Review: Secret Bond

Secret Bond

by: Gemma Halliday and Jennifer Fischetto

Should you read this book? 

Answer: YES! 

 

Here's why:

I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery. Gemma Halliday is an excellent writer who breathes life into the characters she creates. Her main character, Jamie Bond, is witty and relate-able. Jamie Bond is instantly likable as an ex-model turned private investigator. Jamie goes after scum-bag cheating husbands in L.A. in hopes of breaking pre-nups. This story takes a more personal twist as Jamie investigates her father's shooter much to the dismay of her father. Derek Bond just wants Jamie to leave the matter alone but Jamie pushes ahead getting pulled deeper into the mystery and risking her life.

Gemma Halliday weaves mystery with laughs (an a few tears). She writes real characters. Jamie Bond does not have a perfect life (as you find with many novels), she does not always know how she feels about the men in her life. Jamie struggles to ask her friends/coworkers for help. For me, this was what added true depth to her character as this is a conundrum we all struggle with. When is it time to ask for help? Halliday's Jamie deals with real problems in a fictional setting making the novel's story more real. Jamie Bond seems like she could be your best friend.

Gemma Halliday's delightful tale is a definite read! After picking up this novel, I now want to read the rest of Halliday's work.

Overall, it was entertaining but for me the true judge of a book is if I would read it again. In the case of Secret Bond I would read it again as well as the rest of the series. 

Next up on my reading list: Running to You by DeLaine Roberts

Review: Abby Cooper: Psychic Eye

Abby Cooper: Psychic Eye

by: Victoria Laurie

Should you read this book? 

Answer: Hands-down Yes!

Here's why:

This was Victoria Laurie's debut book as she transitioned her career from professional psychic intuitive to writer. Before reading this book I was skeptical of psychics, but if Victoria Laurie is half as good of psychic as her character Abby Cooper, then I definitely want a reading some day.

I would classify this book as a comedy / mystery. Laurie weaves a clever tale as Abby uses her intuitive skills to aid the police is solving the mystery of her murdered client. Abby Cooper is a very real and relate-able character despite her above average abilities. I found myself wanting to be a part of Abby's life. The story is told as an internal monologue interjected with Abby's humorous musings that had me on many occasions laughing out loud.

If you enjoy mystery and comedy than I highly recommend this book. Laurie makes this book an enjoyable read while also adding enough suspense to keep you hooked. She also throws in just enough romance to keep things spicy.

Next up on my reading list: Better Read Than Dead by Victoria Laurie

P.S. Please post your thoughts about this book in the comments below! I would love to know what you thought.