Dead Man's Footsteps by Peter James

Dead Man's Footsteps by Peter James

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This was my first Roy Grace novel and I had trouble putting it down. It was fabulous. So well written and fast paced.

It is set in September 2001 during 911 and 2007.The book goes between the two time frames.

The characters were well thought out and I must say a few parts were quite chilling. The climax to the book was very thrilling and left me wanting to purchase more Roy Grace novels.



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The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy

The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars





I really liked this book. Found it hard to get into for the first few chapters though.
I loved the setting of the book, luscious green woods. I can almost imagine myself being there.
Without giving anything away, I really felt for Giles and thought he was hard done by. Fitzpiers is some piece of work....I disliked him immensely.
The book entails adultery in a time when divorces were not really around, and women hard barely any rights.



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The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks

The Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks

My rating: 5 of 5 stars





I really enjoyed reading this. I loved following the characters in all their glory.
It is well written and kept me wanting more. Terry Brooks never fails to deliver.





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Sand Storm by James Rollins

Sandstorm by James Rollins

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I loved this book, had trouble putting it down.

Rollin's never fails to please with his books. Fast paced, fast action and a good plot line.

The book is about a search for the lost city of Ubar by Lady Kensington and her childhood friend Dr al-Maaz and all the perils they have to face including an ancient relic that lives and breathes.





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A Lesson in Forgiveness by Jennifer Connors

A Lesson in Forgiveness by Jennifer Connors

My rating: 3 of 5 stars






I enjoyed reading this. Very quick read.
It tells of Ginny who is transported from the 21st century into the body of a romance novel heroine in 1803.

I found the grammar to be lacking in a few places but overall an entertaining read.
I don't normally read historical romance, maybe my tastes are changing as I'm getting older lol.



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A Lesson in Passion by Jennifer Connors

A Lesson In Passion by Jennifer Connors

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I don't normally read romances, but this was free on Amazon for the Kindle so I thought, why not?

I actually really enjoyed it.
It wasn't mushy like I thought it would be.
The only bad thing about it was it ended abruptly.
Needless to say I purchased the second novel in the series!



The story is about Ginny and she is transported back in the past to Scotland in the time of the clans where she meets a Laird, Ian.





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Spy Glass by Maria V Snyder

Spy Glass by Maria V. Snyder

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I enjoyed this book. I'm not usually into romance books but because it was entwined with fantasy, it worked rather well.

Mind you saying that, I've never come across a character that seems to have so much going wrong all the time lol.



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The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood

The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Not usually my kind of book but I joined a Bookcrossing ring and added my name to the list. I am glad to say that I did as I thoroughly enjoyed it and read it in two sittings.

It follows a group of women who all have tragedies in their lives to the point that they all have to confront their past situations.

Very well written and worth reading.



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Conjugal Rites by Paul Magrs

Conjugal Rites by Paul Magrs

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This has been my favorite so far in the series.

Brenda was made as a bride for Frankenstein and she thought she would never encounter him again but he turns up determined that she will marry him.

A good funny read inbetween reading heavier novels.





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The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens-----SPOILER

The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This was my first Dickens book.

I did enjoy it although I thought parts were rather dragged out.

The characters were very rich and Dickens was very descriptive to the aforementioned.

I thought Quilp was a horrid little man!

The death of Nell was very disappointing though. I just thought there was something lacking although it was very sad!



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Sea Glass by Maria V Snyder

Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I really loved it. Again, following the adventures and love life of Opal Cowan.

I really like the characters Devlin and Kade and can't wait to read the third and final part.



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Storm Glass by Maria V Snyder

Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I really enjoyed this book. It was the first one I have read on my Kindle :-)

I loved the characters and the storyline.

It was unusual to be based around a female glass maker but that made it all the better. I thought the book was very well researched too.



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Quick Catch Up

I have got behind in my blog again, so here is a quick catch up to my last few books read in 2010.

1. The Black Robe by Wilkie Collins 5/5
2. Wycliffe and the Tangled Web by W J Burley 3/5
3. Something Borrowed by Paul Magrs 3/5
4. Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott 3/5
5. Pacific Vortex by Clive Cussler 4/5
6. The Castle of Ortranto by Horace Walpole 3/5
7. The Chosen one by Sam Bourne 3/5
8.  Shadowfall by James Clemens 4/5