The Mask of Atreus - AJ Hartley

Interesting read although I was pretty sure I knew who the villian was early on. Even with that though I did not know what the "treasure" was everyone was looking for. It was a quick read which means it was interesting and "twisty" enough to keep my attention. I loved the main character was a smart female.

Zen and the Art of Vampires - Katie MacAlister

Cute read. No Aisling Grey or Dragons but still a good read. The main character is funny and gets in to all kinds of trouble finding out about vampires, light bearer and being a Beloved. I am looking forward to the next one although I would love Ms MacAlister to bring out a new Aisling. She makes me laugh out loud sometimes.

How to Seduce a Duke, How to Engage and Earl and How to Propose to a Prince - Kathryn Caskie

Very cute historical trilogy based a set up triplets who learn up their adopted father's death they may the children of the Prince Regent and his illegal Catholic wife. In setting out to prove who they are the three end up in love and married to men their new guardians from the Old Rakes Club have set out for them (unknowingly to the girls). You should read them in order to get the best out of the series. And in the end all secrets are revealed (at least the reader).

Tempted by the Night - Elizabeth Boyle

Fun historical romance with some supernatural elements. I enjoyed it. It was a good break from some of the "thrillers" I have been reading. "Minny" to her family and friends casts her eye on Lord Rockhurst from afar but everytime he comes near she gets sick and throws up! While others say he is a rake of the worst degree Minny makes a wish to be invisible so she can follow him and learn his secrets. She gets in way over her head but they both manage to survive a supernatural threat to reach a happy ending.

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A Secret Admirer . . .
They say he's a shameless rake who cares for nothing but pleasure, a rogue who spends his nights in London's lustiest locales, gambling and carousing until dawn. But Lady Hermione Marlowe refuses to believe that the handsome gentleman she's loved from afar for so long could be so wicked. If only she had a way to prove to the ton that Lord Rockhurst is as proper as the rest. If only she knew what he really did under cover of the night . . .

A Clandestine Encounter . . .
Lord Rockhurst knows what they say about him, and he doesn't care. Let them think his nights are filled with craven debauchery. Only he knows his true purpose, his dangerous goal. But when a mysterious woman falls into his arms—and thereby saves his life—Rockhurst will struggle to save his secret. Who is this creature with such tempting curves and an enticing touch? Rockhurst can only wonder how he can trust her . . . for he knows he cannot resist her.

Raising Atlantis and The Atlantis Prophecy - Thomas Greanias

"RAISING ATLANTIS is a wonderfully honed cliff-hanger. A thrill ride from start to finish." (Clive Cussler, bestselling author of Sahara) -- Clive Cussler

I totally agree Clive! I picked up and started reading and could not put it down until I finished. It has me hooked from the beginning. And the second book was even better than the first one. I stayed up until almost midnight reading Raising Atlantis and had to start The Atlantis Propohecy as soon as I could after that. I cannot wait for the next installment to see how things turn out. It is a great blend of modern mystery with just enough help from past events to lead to the end result (which we do not know yet!).

Map of Bones - James Rollins

I enjoyed this one! It was my first James Rollins SIGMA Force novel and grabbed my attention from the first chapter. It was full of twists and turns and I am looking forward to the next one. Having been to the Vatican I can imagine the twists and turns within. It was interesting premise and something different about the Magi from the Christmas story. While I am not sure about the entire premise of the book it was certainly believable and fun to read.

From Publishers Weekly. A mysterious biblical object, nefarious Vatican spies and a deadly centuries-old religious cabal—sound familiar? Sacramento veterinarian Rollins offers more Da Vinci Code–style thrills for the seriously addicted. In this seventh outing, hooded men invade midnight mass at the Cologne Cathedral and slaughter almost everyone present, then break open a gold sarcophagus and steal... the bones of the Three Wise Men. Grayson Pierce, top agent in the Department of Defense's covert Sigma Force, takes a team to Rome, joins up with love-interest Rachel Verona, a carabinieri corps lieutenant, and her Vatican official uncle, Vigot. It seems that the Dragon Court, a medieval alchemical cult-cell that still operates within the Catholic Church, is to blame, and it also seems that the bones of the Magi aren't really bones, but the highly reactive Monatomic gold that the group plans to use to accomplish its ultimate goal—Armegeddon. Rollins has few peers in the research department, which makes the historical material fascinating, and he keeps the dialogue believably colloquial and the incidental elements motivated—and plausible for at least short stretches. Clumsy romance is mostly overcome by lots of action. Dan Brown-ers looking for methadone will add to Rollins's usual solid numbers. (June) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

The 13th Apostle - Richard F and Rachael F Heller

This was a good story that was fairly easy to keep up with. Although the ending was certainly not as dramatic as some of the others in the same genre. It was interesting for Sabbie (the female lead) to the one with the military background and the tough one and for Gil (the male lead) to be the whiner and non believer of the danger. I read The Copper Scroll before this one which both books refer to the same original Copper Scroll in different ways. It is really interesting to see how different people can start with the same idea and end up in two totally different directions. This book had less adventure scenes per se but some really interesting parts.

The Hellers, a husband-and-wife team known for their health titles (The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, etc.) make a thrilling fiction debut in this fast-paced, well-researched adventure, a foray into Da Vinci Code–style papal mystery. American cybersleuth Gil Pearson, a semifamous antihacker, gets tapped to help translate an ancient copper scroll that's meant to lead to a fabulous treasure. Accompanied by striking, strong Sabbie Karaim, a translator and former Israeli military operative, Gil travels to Israel, where he's introduced to the dangerous conspiracy that surrounds the scroll, and soon realizes the perilous position he's gotten himself into; apparently, the scroll contains not just a treasure map but the truth about the life and death of Jesus. As rival factions try to claim the scroll for their own agendas (to protect Christianity, to destroy Christianity, etc.), Gil and Sabbie head on a breakneck quest around the globe trying stay one step ahead of their pursuers while teasing out the secrets of the age-old document. A satisfying, well-structured entry into the still-hot subgenre, the Hellers have a definite crowd-pleaser on their hands—assuming it doesn't get buried in a saturated market

The Last Patriot - Brad Thor

I have never read Brad Thor before but I enjoyed the Last Patriot. It was really interesting to tie togther Thomas Jefferson and the Koran and changing Islam. Having been to Washington DC the familar landmarks make sense even without maps. And the story was totally believeable at least to me. An enjoyable suspense, adventure book.

Arctic Drift - Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Another great Dirk Pitt adventure. I do not know how Mr. Cussler comes up with his ideas because they all work. I really enjoy the history in the stories mixed with the modern take. Who knew that things in the story were even possible. I also like the involvement of Dirk and Summer as well. They are a great addition the series. As always I enjoyed reading Arctic Drift and highly recommend it!

The Romanov Prophecy - Steve Berry

Enjoyable read. It is a modern thriller as the main character Miles Lord ("the Hawk") tries to avoid capture as he pursues leads to the actual heir the Romanov royal family of Russia. Set against a backdrop of the a return of the Tsar to Russia this story has twists and turns for everyone. While a bit different than what I have been reading recently it is a good story. If you like modern suspense with travel and some history thrown in for good measure you will enjoy reading this one yourself.

All I want Christmas is a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks

This is the 5th Love at Stake book. I have thoroughly enjoyed each of them. This one is a great story to add as well. It was a good read and a good visit with old characters.

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Toni Davis's Christmas wish list
1. Springing my best friend from the psych ward.
2. Living somewhere that doesn't have coffins in the basement. Occupied coffins.
3. Finding Mr. Right. Please make him tall, dark, handsome, and alive.
This Christmas isn't so merry for Toni. Her best friend's been locked up in a mental hospital ever since she told the police she was attacked by vampires, and the only way for Toni to get her out is to prove that bloodsuckers really do exist. So she's taken a job as a bodyguard for the Undead, but she gets more than she bargained for, especially when she meets Ian MacPhie, a Scottish rascal looking for Ms. Right.
Although Ian's nearly five centuries old, he looks and acts like a twenty-seven-year-old hunk.
How can a dead man be so damn sexy? Could Mr. Wrong be Mr. Right? One forbidden kiss could lead to an eternity of passion—and all it takes is one moment under the mistletoe . . .

Wild About You, Baby Oh Baby, Between the Sheets & The Babe Magnet - Robin Wells

This a quartet of unrelated romances all by Robin Wells. They are all contemporary romances. They were each cute and quick reads. I liked Between the Sheets the best. One neat thing about all the books was the second story line between other characters. I loved the scene in Between the Sheets the folks from the nursing home singing at the Cat's Meow in New Orleans. Ahving been there I can just imagine the scene - very funny! If you like contemporary light romance then you will enjoy all of these books.