The mystery and suspense were fantastic, but I didn't like the chemestry betweeen Catherine and Joe getting in the way; you were always waiting, expecting there to be an affair at any moment. I love the relationship between Eve & Joe and their bond, and was getting bothered that it was going to h...
I'd been reading Iris Johansen forever - since her first book was published - but quit several years ago because her books became full of melodrama, and totally unrealistic characters and plots. Yet, the concept of a forensic sculptor that helps bring missing children "home", still draws me back ...
I had a really hard time rating this book. While I love Eve Duncan, this trilogy really would have been better off as a single book in the larger series. It was very wordy and left me wondering if the author was simply trying to develop a higher word count so as to create and sell more books. Tha...
It starts with an art show. Jane is exhibiting her paintings at her friend Celine's Paris gallery and having great success. However, one of her paintings - Guilt - has attracted the attention of a cult based on worship of Judas. Though the image of the man in the painting came to Jane in a dream,...
Finally, we know what happened to Eve's beautiful, red headed, 7yr old little girl, Bonnie! It has been a long time coming. The three books prior to this one gave us great insight on Eve, Quinn, John, and Bonnie. It allowed the reader to understand everything that occurred from that persons point...
Sometimes even the strongest characters can have faults that ruin parts a book. Such is the case with Rachel Kirby. I understand the bond between siblings. But this character is over the top when it comes to her sister Allie. And it can be annoying. Dedication is one thing, but obsession is anoth...
Once in a while, I read a book with no BDSM in it. Yes, my GR friends are in shock. I've been a fan of Ms. Johansen since her historical romance days. Her contemporary romantic suspense have me coming back for more. Her line of paranormal-esque ones are a bit iffy for me. Still, it is Ms. Jo...
Excellent short story however, I was frustrated when it ended as I wanted it to continue. It was that good. My curiosity is now in overdrive !! Iris Johansen is a favorite of mine & this is the first time I've read a collaboration between her and Roy Johansen. I wasn't disappointed. The bes...
When Bess Grady and her sister arrive in Mexico on vacation they are expecting paradise. Instead they find every person in the village is dead, killed in a bloodless carnage. The sisters are aided only by a mysterious agent who holds the key to stopping a vicious weapon aimed at America.
An electrifying tale of deadly and forbidden desire that sweeps from the exotic islands of a tropical paradise to the magnificent estates of Regency England. Cassandra Deville's carefree life on the islands of Hawaii is shattered by the sudden arrival of a savagely seductive stranger. She's the k...
A young widow befriends a mysterious stranger, only to find herself drawn irrevocably into a strange world of fear and fascination, where she is unable to tell friend from foe, lover from enemy.
Here, Iris Johansen tells a love story about a world-class figure skater, her distant, demanding mentor, and the high-stakes competition that could bring them together at last - and put all their dreams on ice.
I was kind of let down by this one.And, don't get me wrong, I realize that Iris Johansen novels are brain candy. They're not intended to be mind-blowing literature. But this one just didn't seem to be as well put together as other offerings from her.Things I Liked: the character of Sean Galen. If...
This must've been written before Iris Johansen really got her game on. Her Eve Duncan series is more familiar, and definitely shows how she has come with suspense/thriller writing."On the Run" was read in less than 24 hours, it's a very fast, not-too-deep thinking read. If you like Iris Johansen ...
This book was about a young woman named Melis who is a marine researcher. She doesn't have any real family left except for her step-father, Phil Lontana. Phil is an oceanographer who is in search of an acient underwater city, the lost city of Merinth. He had been searching for the underwater city...
You can read more of my reviews, faster, at my blog, The Armchair Librarian.I've noticed that a lot of romantic suspense authors originally started out with historical romance. Iris Johansen, Catherine Coulter, and Kay Hooper are just a few who made the switch. Iris Johansen is the author of the ...
From the halls of a palatial prison to the hot sands of an endless desert... Here is a timeless story of love and adventure set among hills of gold, warring tribes, and fabled kingdoms—the story of a fearless princess and a barbarian sheikh.... She was a ravishing pawn in a game of politics and...
SHE WAS A PRISONER BOUND BY DUTY AND DESIRE ... Taken as a slave, fiery, tempestuous Brynn of Falkhaar was awed by the magnificent warrior who stood before her. Known for her skills as a healer, she had been brought to his battlefield tent to save his dying friend. Yet in the days and nights ahe...
I didn’t read the blurb of this book until I finished it and have to say… what is the blurb about? I made it through this book despite hating Jean Marc… I HATED him. Every time I read anything he did said or thought I was like “Erh I hate this guy… GO AWAY” and then there was Phillipe ! urghHowev...
Desire filled Sara O'Rourke when she saw Jordan Bandor across the crowded room. For months she had lived free of his web of pleasure that had left no room for work or friends. But, now that her life was in danger, Jordan was prepared to risk anything to save her--even giving her up forever.
WARNING RANT AHEADAfter tossing and turning all night, I decided that I would set my mind free and lower the rating to this book. The rational side of me decided to come out and point out everything that was wrong with this book and why giving this book a rating of 4 would be a horrible idea. Yes...
**Side Note:This book would be my second exposure or debut into mystery and suspense being the primary genre. My first being Killer Instinct by Zoe Sharp from the Charlie Fox Thriller series. The prologue blew me away! I could feel the agony that Eve Duncan was going through, especially when it ...
He promises nothing less than love without end.Exquisite, radiant Tania Orlinov—incomparable prima ballerina, renowned Soviet defector, she expresses the dreams of love only dance can reveal...but seeks none of them for herself.Brilliant, mysterious Jared Ryker—an uncommon man with extraordinary ...
He was Black Robert of Craighdhu, a rogue of the highest order, answerable to no one except the people of Craighdhu. There was nothing he wouldn't risk and nothing more important to Robert MacDarren than his Scottish Highland home. A man who really cares nothing for the political intrigue and mac...
Part gypsy, part untouched golden child of the sea, Kate Gilbert was the most bewitching woman Beau Lantry had ever seen. Rashly he agreed to help rescue her friends, risking his ship, his crew, even his life. But Kate was no damsel in distress, he discovered, and showed him it was all he could d...
She was stranded in a deadly sandstorm when he rode to her rescue like a desert prince on his black stallion. On a lark Billie Callahan had come to the Middle East to play a minor film role in a desert epic. Suddenly she found herself starring in a real–life romantic adventure. Cowboy, hero, frie...
Determined to return to her home of San Miguel and to recover that which she had left behind, Ysabel Belfort succumbs to the passions of Jed Corbin, the man who rescued her from her captors.
At first Lily Deslin feared Andrew Ramsey wanted to take her daughter away from her. Then she realized that it was she he wanted. But surrendering her heart to the enigmatic man meant risking the danger that stalked him--and sharing the pain of his astonishing gift.
This was a great story! I love Kendra's personality and determination. She is bound to take care of herself and her brother no matter the cost. Until the sexy Joel Damon enters the picture. Joel comes off a little arrogant at first, but I still liked him. But as the story moves on, he's actually ...
When singer Rex Brody took Tamara Ledford in his arms, he knew suddenly that the lady he'd been singing to all along was no longer just a hopeful fantasy. But could he convince her that his feelings were as sincere as the powerful desire that swept her from a small-town life into the public spotl...
From the moment he saw seductive, violet-eyed Serena Spaulding, Gideon Brandt was imprisoned by the reckless longings of his heart. But Serena escaped from his arms, and he couldn't find her again until years later. And then his overwhelming need to possess her placed them both in grave danger in...
Lara Clavel has come to the Caribbean prepared to risk her life to free Ricardo Lazaro, legendary poet-warrior and rebel leader. Once in his cramped gaol cell, she feels a savage desire to be possessed by him, and Ricardo is trapped by circumstance into taking all that this golden angel offers.
From New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen comes a timeless tale about the immutable power of attraction, as two lovers forge a bond so undeniable that nothing can break it… Samantha Barton survived imprisonment on the war-torn island of St. Pierre. Her family wasn’t so lucky. Now, in...
In a classic historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen, a bookish beauty and her rogue guide go in search of a city lost to the sands of time—and find a burning passion. Ever since she was a little girl, Elspeth MacGregor has dreamed of completing her father’s qu...
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen comes a classic tale of opposites attracting—and finding love in the most unexpected places.When P.I. Honey Winston is hired to steal incriminating letters from visiting dignitary Prince Rubinoff, she’s prepared for a dangerous mission that ...
19th Century Balkan Romance - A Great One!I first discovered Iris Johansen when I read The Magnificent Rogue--a truly excellent historical romance. I then read Midnight Warrior that didn't reach that standard (and reviewed it as such). I say that so you know I don't always give her 5 stars. But I...
Inhalt:Megan ist 15 als ihre Mutter ermordet wird. 12 Jahre später holt ihre Vergangenheit sie ein und sie muss sich ihren Ängsten stellen. Alles ist wie früher: die furchtbaren Stimmen, die immer wieder auftauchen und Neal Grady, der damals wie heute sehr anziehend wirkt …Schreibstil:Ich bin gut...
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen comes a classic tale of thrilling adventure and unbound passion, as two people embark on a journey through terror and desire…. At twenty-one, Zilah Dabala has already survived a harrowing past. Now she’s convinced she can handle anything on...
CLEVER PLOT AND PROMISES OF MANY MORE EVE STORIESIMO:You have to presuppose that the reader has an abhorrence of `disturbing the dead', or had a clear understanding and sides with the concept of `returning home' the remains of a murdered loved one. Frankly, I have neither. I was raised next door ...
Blind Alley: An Eve Duncan Forensics Thriller is a book I found via the online public library, so I went into it not realizing it was part of a series. It made some sense despite that, though; Ms. Johansen made this book stand alone fairly well.Jane and Trevor are interesting characters. I did fe...
He is the most terrifying of killers: ruthless, cunning, charismatic. And he has the means to get whatever he wants. And what Rico Chavez wants most is Elena Kyler--and he wants her dead. Trained as an assassin, Elena didn’t need anyone to survive. But now she finds herself on the run from one da...
General Outline: Jane is trying to be a normal university student when she gets dragged into a life she thought she left behind. When her childhood friend is killed instead of her in a kidnapping attempts she must once again deal with her mysterious/dangerous protector named Trevor. She and Trevo...
This is definitely the most unique setting I've read about in a historical novel. In 1503 Italy, Lionello Andreas is seeking to regain a treasure that was stolen from his family - the Wind Dancer - and to do it, he is on the search for a great thief. His search brings him to Florence where he mak...
Indentured to a silk merchant, Thea of Dimas steals a basket of wriggling worms and sets out for Damascus to start her own embroidery-design studio and then effect the escape of her little sister, Selene. After her caravan is destroyed, Thea is rescued by blustery knight Lord Ware and carried (pr...
#1 New York Times bestseller Iris Johansen pairs an exotic locale with an irresistible man in this classic love story that proves anything is possible when a woman knows in her heart that it’s right…. Don’t look for me. I’ll come back when I’m ready. Pandora Madchen wrote those words when she ra...
Risking his life to save the stunning American woman from certain death. Sandor Karpathan felt his rebel's heart fill with fierce desire, and he knew no power on earth could stop him from possessing her! Alessandra Ballard was dizzyingly beautiful, but it was her courage -- and a will as strong a...
It’s twice the romance, double the sizzle in this special two-in-one edition from New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen. Here are a pair of classic contemporary novels that prove once and for all that when it comes to love, you can’t get too much of a good thing.Stormy VowsFor a struggl...
Catherine Ling, the dangerous and beautiful CIA agent and superspy is back!!! I was really looking forward to this book after https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... , which I enjoyed a lot.Catherine is travelling to Hong Kong, to spend time with Luke, her son, who she had left in the care of h...
More a sentry than a guard, Franco thought, as he wiped his hands on the man’s shirt. He’d had a soldier mentality and endurance, too. He hadn’t told Franco what he’d wanted to know until he’d cut off both his thumbs. He pulled the guard’s body into the bushes and carefully hid it. Then he starte...
Cara drew her velvet wrap around her to block out the cold as she moved closer to Eve by the hangar. The wind was sharp, but that wasn’t why she was chilled. Jock. The lion’s mouth. Why had she thought that she knew Kaskov well enough to be able to know what he would do, what she could make him d...
Navarro said. “It was left in the parking garage of a private airport in Louisville, Kentucky. Should I go down and—” “No, I’ll do it myself.” It had been weeks since Camano had heard anything. Avis had even reported the car stolen. Damn, he’d been afraid he’d lost the tra...
Tarik said. “But Layla and I will go with you, and if we think the grail is in danger, don’t expect us to let you keep it.” Kadar nodded. “This is Tarik’s decision. I hope you’re satisfied. You played on his guilty feelings very well,” Layla said. “It’s not my will. I think it complete madness. I...
She had put off her return as long as possible, but when twilight covered the pine forest with its frigid blanket, she knew it would be foolish to delay any longer. It would be very easy to lose her way when darkness obscured the landmarks she had become familiar with in her walks with Challon. A...
They were still far away but moving fast. “Ten or fifteen minutes,” Joe said as he turned away from the window back to Jane. “It looks as though Sophie was right about them trying for extradition.” “What else could they do with a defenseless child?” Jane asked. “And since the scumbag who told Sop...
TREVOR GLANCED at Jane from the driver’s seat. “But, from what I caught of the conversation, not bad tears.”“I’m not crying.” She touched her cheek. “Or maybe I am. But definitely not bad tears.” She handed him her phone. “Kendra and Margaret struck it rich in the best possible way at that gold c...
“That’s Eve.” Margaret got to her feet. “It’s only been thirty minutes. Her hotel must have been close.” She moved out of the forest toward the grave. “Here, Eve. Did you bring my coffee?” “Yes.” She handed her the paper cup. In the process, she touched her hand and gave a low whistle. “You’re ic...
All the blinds were drawn in the first-floor conference room, and Monty lay a few feet from Sarah. "Is the mirror Chen Li's?""Probably. But I've never seen it. The nurses told me Rudzak was carrying a box when he went into Chen Li's hospital room the night he killed her.""And what does it mean?""...
He wanted to put all the paintings on sale even though I'd put a reserve on one of them." "Which one?" " Guilt. The one Montalvo liked." She paused. "Where is Montalvo?" "I have no idea. He called me yesterday when I arrived and told me he was in Atlanta at the Plaza, but I haven't heard from him...
Beth was standing by her car, waiting, when Kendra walked out of the precinct. “By the time you called, I’d started to wonder if I needed bail and a defense attorney for you.” “I think it was a little close,” Kendra said. “I changed from a person of interest to skirting the edge of being an actua...
Eve turned to Jane as she hung up the phone. “I know it.”Jane frowned. “But she didn’t tell you that?”Eve shook her head. “Not exactly.” She was thinking over exactly what Catherine had said. “It was all very vague and ambiguous. I was uneasy from the moment I picked up the call.”“If she’s found ...
EVE ASKED HOARSELY. Her throat was so tight, she could barely speak. “Sandra, what are you saying? This is crazy.” “No, it’s not. It just happened, okay? It wasn’t my fault. I was only fourteen, and I just wanted to have a good time. There’s nothing wrong with that.” She p...
Doane said approvingly as he leaned forward in his chair. “I’m glad. He looked like a demon, and Kevin is such a handsome boy.” “He’s no boy. He’s a man.” Eve corrected herself as she checked the final depth measurements. “He was a man. I’d judge him to be late twenties when he died.” “You’re try...
Galen studied Eve’s expression as he helped her into his car after they’d left the hospital. “And you look much healthier. Did you sleep well?”“When I wasn’t dreaming.”“Nightmares?”She shook her head. “No, good dreams.” She gazed up at the brilliant blue sky. “It’s a pretty day.”He nodded. “You c...
O’Brien refuses to see you.” The security guard at the desk in the lobby of the high-rise apartment building returned the phone to its cradle. There was a trace of genuine regret in his face as he regarded the disappointed expression of the young woman across from him. Kelly bit her lower lip, an...
“I’ll get it.” Daisy stood up from the huge thronelike chair, jumped down from the platform, and quickly moved across the room toward the door. “Keep immortalizing me. I want to look at least as appetizing as your banana. I think I deserve that for—” She stopped as she threw open the door. Jason ...
“Your charming sylvan glade seems deserted.” “It won't be for long,” Marna said serenely. “They know we're coming.” “I won't ask how.” Zack had come around and opened the passenger door. He lifted first Marna and then Kira to the grass. “But I would like to inquire who you think will be comin—” “...
Something light fell across her knees, and Lisa reluctantly opened her eyes to see the blue cotton shirt Clancy had been wearing now draped across her outstretched legs. “Keep covered,” he said tersely. “You’re too fair to be exposed to a strong sun for long periods without protection. You should...
She had never liked boats. They were too slow for her, and she’d never liked the idea of the only escape being that icy sea. She didn’t know how Kirov had stood it on his sub all those years. But then she and Kirov were different in as many ways as they were alike.Her glance shifted to Kirov and ...
Eve said. “So is Joe. He’s right here.” She was trying to be soothing since Catherine was obviously upset. But her own heart had plummeted when Catherine had rattled out that frightening suspicion about Santos’s intentions. “Jane.” Joe was at Eve’s elbow. “Jane’s not here. She should be home by n...
For a moment she stiffened in alarm as her drowsy gaze met Sabin’s watchful stare only inches away. “Hello.” His voice was as alert as his stare and he immediately released her and sat up. “You’d better go to your room now and dress for dinner.” “It’s not late.” She could have bitten her tongue. ...
Gardeaux looked like an affable politician, sleek, mature, beautifully well groomed in his green and gold Renaissance garb. He was smiling courteously down at his wife, ignoring the horde of influential people surrounding him. Charming. To look at him, Nell would never have guessed his mistress w...
How beautiful he was, she thought tenderly. His rumpled chestnut hair gave him an air of boyishness that was in strange contrast to the mature masculinity of his tough, muscular body. The bronze of his skin appeared much darker in the hazy half-light illuminating the room, and his eyes shone a mo...
JOE said as he walked into the cottage. “I know I should have called first. Have you eaten?” He set the bag down on the kitchen table. “Where’s Jane?”“Out for a walk. Patty dropped Jane’s dog off a few hours ago.” She held up her hand as he opened his lips. “And we know Toby is gentle, but he doe...
Lieutenant Sagalin said. “The house was lit up like a Christmas tree. Hot coffee in the kitchen, the office looked like a tornado had hit it. But no one is around.”“No sign of Gallo? Or Eve Duncan?”“A woman’s jeans and shirt in the bathroom of one of the upper bedrooms. Gallo’s clothes were in hi...
Olivia asked, as Kendra came out of the bathroom into the guest room. “You haven’t stayed overnight for a long time. Not since we had a few too many cocktails after I made us that fantastic lasagna dinner last year.” “It was fantastic. You’re a great cook.” Kendra glanced at Olivia, who was stand...
. . eventually.""My God, Logan's going to murder you.""He'll have to stand in line. So will you get me the doctor?""Give me fifteen minutes."Morgan went back to the bedroom and checked Alex. She was pale, still unconscious, but her pulse was steady. He should probably take this waiting period to ...