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Jen

Jen

I'm an avid reader and compulsive list maker. For the last five or so years, I have written down every book I've read. I got this idea while working in the library. There was this old man who came in with his notebook so that he wouldn't check out the westerns that he'd already read. I also watch my father struggle to remember if he's read a... more »
  • WA, Pacific Northwest
  • member since July 19 2007

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  • Maximum Exposure

    Maximum Exposure

    by Alison Kent
    • Rated 4 stars

    I was lucky to receive an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) of this book from Alison Kent with the understanding that I would review it before it's December release. So, I read it this past week and here are my thoughts...

    Finn is in Miami on a PI assignment-- to dig into the personal life of Roland for a potential suitor. But when Olivia, Roland's boss, spots Finn staking out her boutique, she approaches him about a photographic project that she wants to undertake.

    That is the blurb condensed down to two sentences. Problem is, that's only half the story. The other half of the story deals with Roland and his life and love interest, Jodi.

    I rather wish Finn and Olivia's romance was explored a little more. Roland and Jodi got a lot more time than I felt a sub-plot (and one that wasn't even mentioned in the blurb) deserved. Characters, relationship and plot probably could have been developed more if they were given more time and both stories would have excelled if they were given their own books.

    All that said, I did like the book. It's the first full length Alison Kent novel that I've read and I'm intrigued and want to read more by her. Word of warning, this a pretty spicy book, so if you don't like to read about bedroom play, you'll probably want to pass on by.

    Jen wrote this review Saturday, September 13 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Highland Mist
    • Rated 4 stars

    http://booksbypickles.blogspot.com/2008/07/jens-review-highland-mist-by-donna.html

    Jen wrote this review Sunday, July 20 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Lover Enshrined: A Novel of The Black Dagger Brotherhood
    • Rated 4 stars

    It was rather a let down in some aspects. The romance between Phury and Cormia seemed to take a backseat to advancing the war between the Vampires and Lessers. While that was good, Cormia's character wasn't developed as much as you'd think it would in a 500+ page book.

    Jen wrote this review Sunday, June 22 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Naked Gentleman

    The Naked Gentleman

    by Sally MacKenzie
    • Rated 3 stars

    Weakest of the series. I felt some of the characters made too drastic a change from previous books. And the scandal at the end was too easily dismissed.

    Jen wrote this review Sunday, June 22 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Secrets of a Proper Lady
    • Rated 4 stars

    http://booksbypickles.blogspot.com/2008/06/jens-review-secrets-of-proper-lady-by.html

    Jen wrote this review Saturday, June 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Hollow: The Sign of Seven Trilogy
    • Rated 5 stars

    http://booksbypickles.blogspot.com/2008/06/jens-review-hollow-by-nora-roberts.html

    Jen wrote this review Saturday, June 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount
    • Rated 3 stars

    http://booksbypickles.blogspot.com/2008/06/jens-review-dangers-of-deceiving.html

    Jen wrote this review Saturday, June 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )
    • Rated 2 stars

    http://booksbypickles.blogspot.com/2008/06/jens-review-caitlins-guardian-angel-by.html

    Jen wrote this review Friday, June 6 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Holy Smokes: An Aisling Grey, Guardian, Novel
    • Rated 3 stars

    http://booksbypickles.blogspot.com/2008/05/jens-review-holy-smokes-by-katie.html

    Jen wrote this review Saturday, May 24 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell
    • Rated 4 stars

    http://booksbypickles.blogspot.com/2008/05/jens-review-secret-passion-of-simon.html

    Jen wrote this review Saturday, May 24 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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