Helpful Score: 5
I've been very disappointed with Julie Garwood's contemporary romance/thrillers. With the change in time, it seems she's lost the complexity of story and character development. Honestly, this book is written simply, without complex sentences, and it drove me crazy. Didn't finish it, but my boyfriend struggled through and told me how it ended, which didn't surprise me.
Helpful Score: 4
Fast-paced romantic suspense with a good plot and engaging characters. I really enjoyed this one...
This book was good. I enjoyed it much better than Murder list. There was a lot of interaction between Dylan and Kate, I had a few good laughs. On to Shadow Dance, Noah's story.
Helpful Score: 2
this is a busy book. a lot of charactors and they move very fast, kate has always been able to turn her challenges into triumphs, but fate seems to be turning against her but in th end all comes out ok. a very light bhook.
Helpful Score: 1
Meh...I think I only finished it because I wanted to know what happened at the end. I was pretty bored with this and the lead female was annoying and got on my nerves most of the time with all her angst over the male leaving her.
I absolutely ADORE Julie Garwood's hitorical books (RANSOM is on my top ten list...actually top 3) but I doubt I will read any more of her contemporary books.
I absolutely ADORE Julie Garwood's hitorical books (RANSOM is on my top ten list...actually top 3) but I doubt I will read any more of her contemporary books.
Helpful Score: 1
This story takes place in South Carolina, near Charleston, Savannah, and a little bit in Boston. It is an exciting mystery about a young woman and her two sisters surviving after their mother has died. Kate, the middle sister, starts experiencing a lot of unbelievably bad luck and it is soon discovered that someone is trying to kill her. There is also a nice romance and a happy ending.
Helpful Score: 1
I like this author so I'm trying to collect her books. This book is not bad, could be better.
Helpful Score: 1
Kate MacKenna doesnt have a bad bone in her bodyor an enemy in the world. A woman who barely knew her father and has just lost her mother, Kate is a loving sister, a savvy business owner, and an unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes?
The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friends brothera Boston cop whos a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan wont let emotion prevent him from doing his job: Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead. For Kate to understand the danger, she must learn all about desiredesire for pleasure, desire for power, and someones desire to kill.
The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friends brothera Boston cop whos a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan wont let emotion prevent him from doing his job: Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead. For Kate to understand the danger, she must learn all about desiredesire for pleasure, desire for power, and someones desire to kill.
lots of twist and turns my wife loved it
Just finished reading. I really enjoyed the book. It was an easy and fast read. Stayed up too late reading it. Couldn't put it down.
All of Julie Garwood's Books are worthy of 5 stars.
I can never put her books down!
This one was wonderful as expected.
I can never put her books down!
This one was wonderful as expected.
It was a good book. A little slow at times. I could not figure the plot out completely that keep me interested. I did not like it as well as the "Murder List".
Over the past year, Kate McKenna and her sisters have had a hard time dealing with their mother's death. Kate was hoping that things would start getting better when she learns that the business she built from the ground up may be taken away from her. On top of that, Kate is nearly killed in an explosion while attending a reception at a friend's house. Kate makes a quick trip out of town to visit her best friend, Jordan Buchanan, who is having surgery. Later that night, a visit from Jordan's brother, Dylan, turns into a one-night stand. In the morning, Kate returns home only to be caught in another explosion, barely escaping with her life. Dylan follows her home. After hearing about the strange mishaps that keep happening to Kate, he isn't about to leave her side until he uncovers who wants her dead.
This is the fifth book in Julie Garwood's Buchanan-Renard series. I found it hard to put down. The romance was fun even though Kate drove me nuts, always thinking that she was not the right woman for Dylan. I enjoyed the rest of the book, including meeting Kate's McKenna cousins. Kate is such a goodie-two-shoes, it was hard to believe she was related to these McKennas.
I wasn't surprised by the villain, but I was shocked by the villain's partner. I certainly didn't see that coming. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
This is the fifth book in Julie Garwood's Buchanan-Renard series. I found it hard to put down. The romance was fun even though Kate drove me nuts, always thinking that she was not the right woman for Dylan. I enjoyed the rest of the book, including meeting Kate's McKenna cousins. Kate is such a goodie-two-shoes, it was hard to believe she was related to these McKennas.
I wasn't surprised by the villain, but I was shocked by the villain's partner. I certainly didn't see that coming. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
Great book!
Another great mystery by Julie Garwood.
good story with likable characters. worth the read.
A contemporary intrigue with the emphasis on the intrigue. I like this side of Julie Garwood and look forward to more.
Good, quick read.
Another great romantic suspense novel from Julie Garwood!
Garwood is always a wonderful read.
Worth the wait! I loved it!
Good story
This is a book about the McKenna family, Kate is being threatened because she has been left a hfty sum of money by an estranged relative. very interesting book.
ANDRE' E. J. (Expeditious) - , reviewed Slow Burn (Buchanan-Renard, Bk 5) on + 504 more book reviews
WOW!!! JUST WOW!!
Loved it! I just wish I had read this one before I read Shadow Dance. Both were great!
REALLY A GOOD ONE BY AUTHOR. I DIDN'T PUT IT ALL TOGETHER UNTIL VERY LATE IN BOOK!
**** 1/2 !
**** 1/2 !
Great book
good mystery, romance and suspense all in one
Sorry I haven't read this very current book yet -- it's a second copy I received as a gift.
"An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna...doesn't have a bad bone in her body -- or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes?...Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan [Buchanan]is the only thing standing between her and the monster who wants her dead"
"An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna...doesn't have a bad bone in her body -- or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes?...Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan [Buchanan]is the only thing standing between her and the monster who wants her dead"
An unpretentious beauty...kind... no enemies. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes?
Thoroughly enjoyable, looking forward to the next!
I love Garwood and this one doesn't disappoint
Another great read by JG. I have enjoyed all the stories about the Buchanan family and look forward to the next installment, Shadow Dance.
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A romantic suspense novel--will read other books by this author
About sisters and family inheritance machinations. Good.
This was a pretty good book. I was a little disappointed that wasn't the same quality as I would expect from Julie Garwood
Great plot:Unknown millionarie leaves fortune to niece.Trouble starts. Childhood nemisis becomes romantic interast. Page turner,many twists and turns. You don't know who done it till she tells you.
This one didn't keep me very interested.
good book
Slow Burn keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. The romance that they throw in throughout the book makes it very interesting.
Julie Garwood writes an electrifying novel of romantic suspense that will have you burning through the pages. Very exciting read!
Very funny. I love the characters.
A fantastic and exciting romantic thriller.
Very amusing and fun characters
Another great contemporary romantic thriller by Julie Garwood. I read it in a day...need I say more? :)
I loved this book. Wasn't until the end you knew who the culprit was
Not one of my favorites, even though she is my favorite author. i like her historical romances more, so maybe i was just biased. Still a good book though- definitely a page turner!
enjoyed this but then Julie Garwood is a favorite of mine
This was a good romantic thriller. I enjoyed the mystery suspense part of it and the romance between Kate and her best friend's brother, Dylan. Very entertaining.
From the back cover:
"An unpretentious beauty, who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body - or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting every where she goes? The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of best friend's brother - a Boston cop who's a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan won't let emotion prevent him from doing his job: Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead."
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From the back cover:
"An unpretentious beauty, who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body - or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting every where she goes? The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of best friend's brother - a Boston cop who's a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan won't let emotion prevent him from doing his job: Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead."
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An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body--or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother--a Boston cop who's a little reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan won't let emotion prevent him from doing his job; Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead.
VERY GOOD BOOK, EASY TO GET INTO AND READ
Good story. Spmetimes you just don't know who to trust. Other times you can't trust anyone!
Great, great, great!!
This book was great. I can't wait to read "Shadow Dance" and experience Jordan's story. Dylan and Kate made such a fantastic couple and the fact that she had two interferring sisters made the story hilarious to read.
I really enjoyed this story about three sisters and their friends. As always with Julie Garwood she adds some humor and of course romance.
Good story. I like Julie Garwood. Her books are a fast and exciting read. Kate and Dylan are a good couple although they don't think so at first. Good mystery and romance.
as alway great reading from julie garwood, read it it 2 days
so far I have loved all her books that I have read and this one is no different. great book
Kate - too-good-to-be-true - MacKenna encounters a few problems (1-11): she almost gets blown up by a bomb (1), and because her recently deceased (2) mother, (co-owner) of her company, has left her on the verge of bankruptcy (3), she's about to loose her company to some crooks (4). She feels responsible for her two sisters who still have to finish their education (5) and she has to figure out how to manage all this (6)!!
Kate doesn't want to burden them (7), so when she calls her best friend Jordan Buchanan she hopes to find some moral support and a shoulder to cry on. However her dear friend has found out she has a lump on her breast and needs surgery (8). Not only that, Jordan is also being sued by a person who makes a living out of suing (10). So Kate immediately sets off to be with Jordan and to support her. While Jordan is in hospital, Jordan's brother Dylan sees to Kate... They have known and have (apparently) been feeling "bothered" by each other for ages.
Once back home the problems only get worse (11) so Dylan, being a cop, comes to do his own investigation (not really, see below).
Kate doesn't want to burden them (7), so when she calls her best friend Jordan Buchanan she hopes to find some moral support and a shoulder to cry on. However her dear friend has found out she has a lump on her breast and needs surgery (8). Not only that, Jordan is also being sued by a person who makes a living out of suing (10). So Kate immediately sets off to be with Jordan and to support her. While Jordan is in hospital, Jordan's brother Dylan sees to Kate... They have known and have (apparently) been feeling "bothered" by each other for ages.
Once back home the problems only get worse (11) so Dylan, being a cop, comes to do his own investigation (not really, see below).
This book is part of the Buchanan sibling series. All have been very good books. The Buchanan books are: "Heartbreaker" (Nick), "Mercy" (Theo), "Murder List" (Alec), "Slow Burn" (Dylan), & "Shadow Dance" (Jordan). There is also an intersecting character story involving the brother of Michelle from Theo's story. "Killjoy" comes after "Mercy".
Julie Garwood is always a great read. I love all of her books.
"A fantastic and exciting romantic thriller."--thebestreviews.com
Great! One of those books that when you start it you don't want to put it down!
A romantic thriller...good characters
Another fabulous book by Julie Garwood!!!
It was a really quick good read.
As always, Julie Garwood has a winner here. I had a hard time putting it down.
This has the same family as other novels. But if you haven't read the other novels, it doesn't matter. I like that. It was a good read.
Fast paced, and surprising twist.
This was the first Garwood book I've read. Parts of it were predictable, but I liked the characters and didn't guess who the bad guy was.
An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness ,Kate MacKenna does'nt have a bad bone in her body - or - an enemy in the world. So why are bombs going off everywhere she goes?
A fantastic and exciting romantic thriller!
A fantastic and exciting romantic thriller!
This was a simple, but enjoyable read.
Fast reading, great plot, believable characters.
An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body-or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother-a Boston cop who's a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan won't let emotion prevent him from doing his job: Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead.
Kate McKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? Someone is trying to kill Kate and Dylan Buchanan, A Boston cop and brother of her best friend, is the only one standing betwen her and the person who wants her dead.
Good read!
An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body-or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion brings her face to face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother-a Boston cop who's a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan buchanan won't let emotion prevent him from doing his job; Someone is trying to kill Kate and Dylan buchanan won't let emotion prevent her from doing his job; Someone is trying to kill Kate and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead.
Very well written. I haven't read many of Julie Garwood books but I will start reading more of her books.
EVERY FIRE BEGINS WITH A LITTLE HEAT...
An upretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body--or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion brings her fact-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother--a Boston cop who's a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan won't let emotion prevent him from doing his job: Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead.
An upretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body--or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion brings her fact-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother--a Boston cop who's a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan won't let emotion prevent him from doing his job: Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead.
Good book
great read
Category: Romantic Suspense
This was a really good book!
Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body - or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion sends her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother.
This was a really good book!
Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body - or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion sends her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother.
An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kath MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body -- or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother -- a Boston cop who's a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan won't let emotion prevent him from doing his job: Someone is trying to kil Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead.
Haven't read the book, but was given to me after I ordered it here. So I want to get rid of one copy.
An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body--or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother-a Boston cop who's a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort. But Dylan Buchanan won't let emotion prevent him from doing his job: Someone is trying to kill Kate, and Dylan is the only one standing between her and the monster who wants her dead.
An unpretentious beauty who radiates kindness, Kate MacKenna doesn't have a bad bone in her body---or an enemy in the world. So why are bombs igniting everywhere she goes? The first explosion brings her face-to-face with a handsome Charleston police detective. The second one sends her into the arms of her best friend's brother---a Boston cop who's a little too reckless and way too charming for comfort.
