Thicker Than Water

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Summary: Romantic Suspense that Rocks
Review: Thicker than water is romantic suspense that will rock your world. The story is a tale about one woman's attempt to escape her past, and then her fight when the past comes back to visit in the form of a maddened cult leader. As she struggles with the troubles that start to rise, and the ramifications of the truth of her past, she finds herself striking a strange and delicate alliance with a rival journalist that explodes into a powerful attraction that threatens her as much (if not more) than the villain.

I don't want to ruin this by giving out too many details, because when you read it, you will be guessing every step of the way, surprised with every page turned, and sucked into the story before you even know what hit you! The villain is particularly believable because he has human qualities we can recognize and understand. His intelligence and his ability to surmount obstacles makes him a formidable opponent, and the heroine and hero are that much stronger characters as a result.

When the truth of the past can no longer be suppressed, a confrontation between the heroine, her friend, her daughter, the villain, the hero, and the ghosts of the past arises that will leave you breathless. The most terrifying aspect of this book is the fact that it could literally have been ripped from the headlines : Cult leader gone bad. Government attack gone bad. People going to ground, living another life, always wondering if they are one step ahead of the past they are trying to escape. The most satisfying aspect of this book: Love happens. You can't rationalize it, nor can you fight it. When it comes, it comes hard, strong and takes no prisoners. The relationship that develops between the hero and heroine is at once achingly delicate and wildly passionate, and completely believable.

This book is succeeded by a second in the series, that I highly recommend: Colder than Ice. (see my other review) Both are a worthy investment of your time, and will leave you thinking about many facets of the book long after you are done.


Rating:
Summary: A Solid Romantic Suspense
Review: This was a very well written romantic suspense. The subject matter was a religious cult and the impact it had on the life of a woman (Julie) and her child. The cult was eradicated many years ago, but stories about it and people associated with it resurface in Julie's adult years and she is forced to revisit the pains of her past. She is a strong woman, who is drawn very well, and can be tender at times, aggressive, fun, and loving, especially towards her daughter. Her romantic pairing is with her television reporting rival, Seth, who eventually helps her sort through her past demons. The book was very lively, particularly because of the verbal sparring between the two main characters. Although the subject matter (the religious cult) was a bit weird at times to read about (particularly towards the end of the book) it was woven in really well. I enjoyed this book, would recommend it, and look forward to reading more by this author.

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Summary: COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN
Review: This was just an incredible read! I couldn't put it down. The suspense kept me turning the pages. I could taste the fear of the characters. Sean is hot and the cult leader is the creepiest. And I just LOVED the witty banter between Julie and Sean. FABULOUS BOOK! JUST FABULOUS! Hope a sequel featuring Lizzie will be coming soon. Maggie Shayne is equally talented in everything she writes: vampires, suspense and category.

Rating:
Summary: COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN
Review: This was just an incredible read! I couldn't put it down. The suspense kept me turning the pages. I could taste the fear of the characters. Sean is hot and the cult leader is the creepiest. And I just LOVED the witty banter between Julie and Sean. FABULOUS BOOK! JUST FABULOUS! Hope a sequel featuring Lizzie will be coming soon. Maggie Shayne is equally talented in everything she writes: vampires, suspense and category.