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3.79 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this book. I've read previous books in this series and I'm glad I picked this one up. I had to lay off the series for a while because I was starting to see the repetitiveness. I can't say the same about this book though. The plot in this book held my attention from the very beginning and I' glad. It kept me glued to the book where I did not want to put it down.
The "vengeance" that the vigilantes are seeking in this book have to do with a baby selling ring involving lawyers and surrogates. All while having to deal with terrible weather conditions. But in the end they got it done, like they always do. This is the first time that I can recall that we see their actual form of punishment and that was nice to see. I can't wait to pick up the next one.
The "vengeance" that the vigilantes are seeking in this book have to do with a baby selling ring involving lawyers and surrogates. All while having to deal with terrible weather conditions. But in the end they got it done, like they always do. This is the first time that I can recall that we see their actual form of punishment and that was nice to see. I can't wait to pick up the next one.
When a couple who has had their child taken away from them due to loopholes in their surrogacy and adoption gets put on Lizzie Fox's radar, it means they are also introduced to the Sisterhood. Quickly, Lizzie and her sisters discover that the Dawsons aren't the only ones who have fallen victim to a money-making scheme by well-known lawyer Baron Bell and another lawyer in town, a Lizzie Fox wanna-be. Nothing gets people riled like an injustice involving innocent children, and the Sisterhood is riled. Adding to their ire is the promise of a presidential pardon that has yet to happen. They are taking the case on behalf of the Dawson's and other parents who have lost their children, and in the process, they are going to send a strong message to the President. Grant the pardon or face their brand of justice, and lest the President think she is safe from the grasp of the sisterhood, they will make sure she understands they can and will get to her if need be. In the meantime, reuniting these families is the top priority for the sisters and their gents, as well as making sure Bell and his partner pay for their criminal activities. Nothing says happy holidays like the gift of the Sisterhood on your side.
This was a wildly improbable storyline, which, in one way, made it fun. It definitely makes it fiction. Michaels is edging the vigilantes toward a Presidential pardon and a change to the sisterhood brand of justice. From reading book publisher summaries of future titles in the series, I know the forthcoming pardon alters dynamics quite a bit. Based on the number of titles in the series, the newest one published in summer 2024, she's found a way to keep people - possibly even me - hooked. For me, time will tell.
This was a wildly improbable storyline, which, in one way, made it fun. It definitely makes it fiction. Michaels is edging the vigilantes toward a Presidential pardon and a change to the sisterhood brand of justice. From reading book publisher summaries of future titles in the series, I know the forthcoming pardon alters dynamics quite a bit. Based on the number of titles in the series, the newest one published in summer 2024, she's found a way to keep people - possibly even me - hooked. For me, time will tell.
Just another funny story about the Vigilantes and their friends. I love them all and can't wait to read the next one.
I love Fern Michaels. Her books are my guilty pleasures. On to the next one in the Sisterhood Series.
Sixteenth in the Sisterhood vengeance-suspense series about a group of women who bring justice to those the law leaves behind.
Again. I like Michaels' premise. I hate her execution. It's a train wreck ya just can't resist watching and this installment is no exception. It's almost embarrassing to read some of the exchanges the characters have with each other. It's kind of like they're on speed and they've condensed their thought processes into short choppy sentences that just don't connect with any sense of smoothness.
I'm guessing Michaels thinks the discussion about earrings is cute...blech… What's with deputizing Jack, Harry, Joe, and Ted during a blizzard and "promising" to send them horses as transportation? Just how is riding a horse in an icy situation anything like safe or practical?? Then there's "wallah". Oh, please. These are supposedly intelligent, I'm assuming sophisticated people so I can only assume that Michaels is the idiot who is unaware of the proper spelling, so there and "voila" and ta-dah. I know, I know, I'm getting nasty...
A desperate wanna-be mother contacts the Quinn law firm putting the vigilantes into action with her story of practically going bankrupt to fund the pregnancy of a surrogate mother who takes her babies back a few months after the Dawsons have spent loving the twins. The Dawsons are desperate as every lawyer they've spoken with has refused to take their case when they hear that the saintly Baron Bell is involved.
Bell practically has an open door invitation to visit the White House as he pleases and more judges in his pocket than lint. No lawyer wants to take him on which only allows Bell to continue his racket with his partner.
Naturally, all the ladies get involved while not really doing much as Avery Snowden and his crew does most of the heavy lifting. Annie and Myra break into Bell's office and crack his safes, getting caught in the process. Jack, Harry, Joe, and Ted do their own break-in on Adele's "secret" hideaway with better results. And Maggie, of course, has most of the fun in compiling her articles and creating her headlines exposing it all to the public.
The finish is the White House Christmas party staged to ensure the President understands that she's vulnerable unless she gets those pardons arranged.
It's a small crew of vigilantes this time around: Myra and Charles get engaged; Annie teases Little Fish and a new possibility in Tobias Tyson, the safecracker; Nikki and Jack; Yoko and Harry who is renovating the dojo; Kathryn and Bert; Maggie Spritzer as Editor in Chief at the Washington Post and Ted Robinson; Alexis and Joe; and Isabelle who manages a short contact with Stu Franklin. Lizzie Fox uses her reputation as a cut-throat lawyer while Cosmo, Nellie Easter, and Avery Snowden have very small roles.
Baron Bell is a lawyer who is practically nominated for sainthood he has such a good reputation. Too bad his wife doesn't yet know about his partner, Adele Newsom, or his adoption sideline. Joan Olsen and Donna Davis are two of the surrogate mothers. Rachel Dawson is the potential mother who brought the problem to the vigilantes attention.
President Martine Connor finally starts to take charge of the White House. God knows why she took so long. What a wimp!
The cover is lovely with its beautifully-lit gazebo and striped outdoor furniture. Baskets of flowers both hanging and potted amidst a planned landscape of stones, a path and assorted plantings under a purple sky. The fact that most of the action in this story takes place in a blizzard doesn't seem to make a difference.
The title, Deadly Deals, probably refers to the bad guys having to deal with the vigilantes---I can't imagine what else could be deadly about the adoption angle.
My Take
Again. I like Michaels' premise. I hate her execution. It's a train wreck ya just can't resist watching and this installment is no exception. It's almost embarrassing to read some of the exchanges the characters have with each other. It's kind of like they're on speed and they've condensed their thought processes into short choppy sentences that just don't connect with any sense of smoothness.
I'm guessing Michaels thinks the discussion about earrings is cute...blech… What's with deputizing Jack, Harry, Joe, and Ted during a blizzard and "promising" to send them horses as transportation? Just how is riding a horse in an icy situation anything like safe or practical?? Then there's "wallah". Oh, please. These are supposedly intelligent, I'm assuming sophisticated people so I can only assume that Michaels is the idiot who is unaware of the proper spelling, so there and "voila" and ta-dah. I know, I know, I'm getting nasty...
The Story
A desperate wanna-be mother contacts the Quinn law firm putting the vigilantes into action with her story of practically going bankrupt to fund the pregnancy of a surrogate mother who takes her babies back a few months after the Dawsons have spent loving the twins. The Dawsons are desperate as every lawyer they've spoken with has refused to take their case when they hear that the saintly Baron Bell is involved.
Bell practically has an open door invitation to visit the White House as he pleases and more judges in his pocket than lint. No lawyer wants to take him on which only allows Bell to continue his racket with his partner.
Naturally, all the ladies get involved while not really doing much as Avery Snowden and his crew does most of the heavy lifting. Annie and Myra break into Bell's office and crack his safes, getting caught in the process. Jack, Harry, Joe, and Ted do their own break-in on Adele's "secret" hideaway with better results. And Maggie, of course, has most of the fun in compiling her articles and creating her headlines exposing it all to the public.
The finish is the White House Christmas party staged to ensure the President understands that she's vulnerable unless she gets those pardons arranged.
The Characters
It's a small crew of vigilantes this time around: Myra and Charles get engaged; Annie teases Little Fish and a new possibility in Tobias Tyson, the safecracker; Nikki and Jack; Yoko and Harry who is renovating the dojo; Kathryn and Bert; Maggie Spritzer as Editor in Chief at the Washington Post and Ted Robinson; Alexis and Joe; and Isabelle who manages a short contact with Stu Franklin. Lizzie Fox uses her reputation as a cut-throat lawyer while Cosmo, Nellie Easter, and Avery Snowden have very small roles.
Baron Bell is a lawyer who is practically nominated for sainthood he has such a good reputation. Too bad his wife doesn't yet know about his partner, Adele Newsom, or his adoption sideline. Joan Olsen and Donna Davis are two of the surrogate mothers. Rachel Dawson is the potential mother who brought the problem to the vigilantes attention.
President Martine Connor finally starts to take charge of the White House. God knows why she took so long. What a wimp!
The Cover
The cover is lovely with its beautifully-lit gazebo and striped outdoor furniture. Baskets of flowers both hanging and potted amidst a planned landscape of stones, a path and assorted plantings under a purple sky. The fact that most of the action in this story takes place in a blizzard doesn't seem to make a difference.
The title, Deadly Deals, probably refers to the bad guys having to deal with the vigilantes---I can't imagine what else could be deadly about the adoption angle.
I read this book not knowing it was a part of a series. I was confused with the characters. I thought I missed something and had to keep rereading. I thought the book moved slowly and it was hard to get through. The revenge the girls did with tar and feathers was not my cup of tea. Also I thought they would get more into the adoptive families or at least the family that started the suit but they were never mentioned again!
I really enjoyed this book. I've read previous books in this series and I'm glad I picked this one up. I had to lay off the series for a while because I was starting to see the repetitiveness. I can't say the same about this book though. The plot in this book held my attention from the very beginning and I' glad. It kept me glued to the book where I did not want to put it down.
The "vengeance" that the vigilantes are seeking in this book have to do with a baby selling ring involving lawyers and surrogates. All while having to deal with terrible weather conditions. But in the end they got it done, like they always do. This is the first time that I can recall that we see their actual form of punishment and that was nice to see. I can't wait to pick up the next one.
The "vengeance" that the vigilantes are seeking in this book have to do with a baby selling ring involving lawyers and surrogates. All while having to deal with terrible weather conditions. But in the end they got it done, like they always do. This is the first time that I can recall that we see their actual form of punishment and that was nice to see. I can't wait to pick up the next one.
started out as a good storyline then kind of went along with all the others in the series so far.
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I always enjoy Fern Michaels' Sisterhood books! Women getting revenge is right up my ally!