ARC won through Goodreads First Reads.
I must be honest. I requested this book because there were 1000 books available, and I figured that I'd win one. As far as topics of a book go, I'm not interested in Vegas, Models/Actresses, or Africa. The only thing that called to me (besides the 1000 books available) was that the male lead was a mob boss. All that being said, I really enjoyed this book.
I loved the parts in Africa, Kenya specifically. The descriptions were so beautiful. They made me open to the idea of wanting to visit there one day. For someone who has NEVER had an interest in going there, I think that is pretty amazing writing.
Also surprisingly, the mob boss part of the story was minimal, and didn't really hold my interest. I was very drawn by the mystery that surrounds the plot. Typically, I don't like stories that jump around in time, as Stay Another Night did. But about 2/3 of the way through, I decided that there would have been no other way to tell this story.
Overall, I'd say this is a good book. I'd recommend it, probably would lean more towards a 'plane read' rather than anything else. I'm glad that I won and read it.
I must be honest. I requested this book because there were 1000 books available, and I figured that I'd win one. As far as topics of a book go, I'm not interested in Vegas, Models/Actresses, or Africa. The only thing that called to me (besides the 1000 books available) was that the male lead was a mob boss. All that being said, I really enjoyed this book.
I loved the parts in Africa, Kenya specifically. The descriptions were so beautiful. They made me open to the idea of wanting to visit there one day. For someone who has NEVER had an interest in going there, I think that is pretty amazing writing.
Also surprisingly, the mob boss part of the story was minimal, and didn't really hold my interest. I was very drawn by the mystery that surrounds the plot. Typically, I don't like stories that jump around in time, as Stay Another Night did. But about 2/3 of the way through, I decided that there would have been no other way to tell this story.
Overall, I'd say this is a good book. I'd recommend it, probably would lean more towards a 'plane read' rather than anything else. I'm glad that I won and read it.
This was my first P.S Meronek book. I love mystery and thought this sounded interesting. So I applied on Goodreads Firstreads giveaway and won.
I am now a fan of Mr. Menorek. It was not the subject but the author that kept me reading. From the beginning you know your reading from an author that is better than good. He is a true storyteller. This is only his third book and I can't wait to see his future development as an author.
I am now a fan of Mr. Menorek. It was not the subject but the author that kept me reading. From the beginning you know your reading from an author that is better than good. He is a true storyteller. This is only his third book and I can't wait to see his future development as an author.
I enjoyed this book and do recommend it for a read if you like a suspense fiction without a high level of blood and gore.
The book brings some vivid settings, such as safari in Africa, an office in San Francisco and the harshness of the desert.
Sufficient, hidden conflict between Sam and Cocoa made for an entertaining read. That said, the story didn't provide a lot of information about some supporting characters, Danny and Quinn, who later become crucial to the plot.
A distraction from an otherwise good story was jumping back and forth in the time of the life of the story lead, Cocoa. The jumping back and forth was not difficult, as this was a pretty easy read, but it didn't add to the artistry of the novel. Would have been simple to add a timeline at the start of each Chapter where there was such a jump.
Few wrong word typos in story here/her that needed a bit more editing.
I received this book at no charge as part of the Goodreads first reads program. This is my honest feedback about this novel.
The book brings some vivid settings, such as safari in Africa, an office in San Francisco and the harshness of the desert.
Sufficient, hidden conflict between Sam and Cocoa made for an entertaining read. That said, the story didn't provide a lot of information about some supporting characters, Danny and Quinn, who later become crucial to the plot.
A distraction from an otherwise good story was jumping back and forth in the time of the life of the story lead, Cocoa. The jumping back and forth was not difficult, as this was a pretty easy read, but it didn't add to the artistry of the novel. Would have been simple to add a timeline at the start of each Chapter where there was such a jump.
Few wrong word typos in story here/her that needed a bit more editing.
I received this book at no charge as part of the Goodreads first reads program. This is my honest feedback about this novel.
