Review -- Smash Cut

Smash Cut
by Sandra Brown

Summary: When wealthy businessman Paul Wheeler is shot in an elevator during a supposed robbery, his companion and nephew quickly become suspects. The Wheeler family hires defense attorney Derek Mitchell to keep Paul's nephew, Creighton, out of prison. But an encounter brings Derek and Wheeler's companion, Julie, together as they try to solve Paul's murder.

Review: Sandra Brown books are so entertaining. I love that I easily spent a good chunk of the weekend on the couch reading Smash Cut. The plot is intense, lots of twists and turns. The characters are likable and interesting. The villain is crazy and out of control. There are no surprises with this book, just a really entertaining read. Rating: *** out of 5. (I borrowed this book from the library.)

It's Monday! What are you reading? -- 2/22

This is a meme hosted by One Persons Journey Through a World of Books.

Over the weekend I finished Smashcut by Sandra Brown, which I really enjoyed. I am hoping to post a review later today. For the library book club, I am reading Powers by John B. Olson, which is quite the abnormal read for our contemporary literature book group. Finally, I started The End of Overeating by David A. Kessler. It is a very interesting book about how and why people struggle with food on a daily basis. I know that I do, so it is making for an intriguing read! I am also preparing for Barney's Online Book Club meeting on Sunday. We will be discussing Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and all are welcome to join us.

What are you reading?

Review -- Smoke Screen

Smoke Screen

by Sandra Brown

Published by Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group, 2008

416 pages

Summary: Britt wakes up to find herself in bed with the dead body of police detective Jay Burgess. Suspected of killing Jay, Britt tries to remember what happened that night so she can defend herself in front of the police and media. Before being arrested, she is kidnapped by a former disgraced fire fighter who is looking for answers to Jay's death. Together, they look for connections between a fire from the past and the heroes (like Jay) who are ending up dead.

Review: My aunt, who is a huge Sandra Brown fan, lent me this book. I can understand why she enjoys Ms. Brown's books. The plot was fast paced and fun -- I did not want to put it down. The story was interesting and kept my attention, though by the end I really didn't care who the killer was. The best part of this book was the relationship between the main characters and their journey to figure out who killed their friend. Great summer beach read. Rating: *** out of 5