Tuesday, November 25, 2014

ARC Review: Black Widow (Elemental Assassin Series, book 12) by Jennifer Estep

Black Widow (Elemental Assassin, #12)Black Widow by Jennifer Estep
My rating: 4 of 5 stars







Release Date: November 25, 2014
Publisher: Pocket Books
Author’s Website: http://www.jenniferestep.com/
My Source for This Book: Simon and Schuster
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 12, Elemental Assassin Series
Series Best Read In Order: Yes
Genre: Urban Fantasy

BLACK WIDOW is the twelfth book in the Elemental Assassin series by Jennifer Estep. This book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Everything is status quo, but Gin Blanco can't get past the feeling that Madeline Monroe is up to something, and the crap is going to hit the fan. Soon. Gin has been stalking MMM's venues and watching her house, but what Madeline plans and when those plans will occur is anyone's guess. To save her friends and family, Gin has to stay on top of Madeline's plans, and stop them before everything as she knows it is no more.

In the past, Gin had always relied on her reflexes, strength, training and elemental abilities to overcome her enemies. In BLACK WIDOW must fight smart with smart because MMM chooses to battle Gin with legalese. No hordes of giants and skilled assassins. Just the law. And the personal ruin of those closest to her.

I keep expecting the other shoe to drop and for the next book in the series to flop. That did not occur with BLACK WIDOW. Jennifer Estep is still going strong.

If you are looking for a Dark Urban Fantasy with a dash of romance, the Elemental Assassin Series is for you. Start with the first book, you won't regret it. Although the author does a good job at refreshing memories of previous novels in the series, the book is best if read as part of the series.

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ARC Review: The Job (Fox and O'Hare, book 3) by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg

The Job (Fox and O'Hare, #3)The Job by Janet Evanovich
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 of 5 stars





Release Date: November 18, 2014
Publisher: Bantam
Author’s Website: http://www.evanovich.com/
My Source for This Book: Random House
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 3, Fox and O'Hare Series
Series Best Read In Order: Yes
Genre: Mystery, Women Slueths

THE JOB is the third book in the Fox and O'Hare series by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg. I was given this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Kate O'Hare, FBI agent, teams up with her real life nemesis, turn partner,
Nick Fox for a third installment.

THE JOB was a fast paced caper with no real emotional investment. Mostly dialog. Even though there wasn't a lot of depth, it still left me wanting more. The jury is still out on if it is the good "wanting more" or bad "wanting more".

Overall, if you are looking for a light, quick read, this is the book for you.

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