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mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting read. It was a good page-turner for me, and it flowed great. Irene had her life changed by tragedy, and she has never accepted what everyone else took as truth. Shes a great journalist, and works really well with Luke. I like how with Luke being an ex-Marine, he gets the little habits shes formed over the years to cope. They understand each other in a way that only people touched by tragedy, can. Its a great story with twists and turns.
hollsbooks's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
maevebm's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, and Child abuse
Moderate: Murder and Death of parent
meganh123's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
allisonw9909's review against another edition
4.0
Irene and Luke were great to read about because they are just so different. Irene really got the short end of the stick from childhood on up. I liked that they seemed to understand each other when others thought they had PTDS, but really they were just dealing the best they could with what life handed them. I was a bit shocked that Victor was the one all along, because Pam's father was just a dirty perv. Gross...
holl3640's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
All Night Long
4 Stars
Synopsis:
As a teenager, Irene Stenson discovered her parents’ bodies following what the police believed to be a murder/suicide. Now she is back in her home town after an old friend sends a cryptic email offering new information. Soon the bodies are piling up and the secrets are unraveling, and the only one Irene can turn to for help is innkeeper and former marine, Luke Danner, who has some serious issues of his own.
Review:
A clever plot with some surprising twists and turns as well as a few laugh-out-loud moments. The underlying premise is original but it takes a little too long for the threads of the mystery to come together. Nevertheless, once they do, the story becomes engrossing and the resolution is neither obvious nor obscure.
Krentz’s characterization and dialogue are excellent as always. Similar to most of her heroines, Irene is intelligent and independent. She copes well with her PTSD, doesn't wait around to be rescued and can handle herself in sticky situations. Luke is sensitive, caring and protective but secure enough to understand the he need not dominate Irene. Their relationship develops at a rapid but not inappropriate pace. However, it lacks the level of passion and intensity in another book of Krentz’s that I read recently, Sizzle and Burn.
The secondary characters are also entertaining, especially Luke’s family. I particularly enjoyed the dynamic between Luke and his youngest brother, Jason as well as the various tidbits of information about the different townsfolk. It would have been nice if some of these had been better developed. The ultimate villain was not easy to guess as there is just the right number of red herrings to lead the reader astray but not create too much confusion – I was only able to work it out just in time.
Overall, this is an entertaining read and I recommend it for lovers of Krentz’s books and fans of romantic suspense.
4 Stars
Synopsis:
As a teenager, Irene Stenson discovered her parents’ bodies following what the police believed to be a murder/suicide. Now she is back in her home town after an old friend sends a cryptic email offering new information. Soon the bodies are piling up and the secrets are unraveling, and the only one Irene can turn to for help is innkeeper and former marine, Luke Danner, who has some serious issues of his own.
Review:
A clever plot with some surprising twists and turns as well as a few laugh-out-loud moments. The underlying premise is original but it takes a little too long for the threads of the mystery to come together. Nevertheless, once they do, the story becomes engrossing and the resolution is neither obvious nor obscure.
Krentz’s characterization and dialogue are excellent as always. Similar to most of her heroines, Irene is intelligent and independent. She copes well with her PTSD, doesn't wait around to be rescued and can handle herself in sticky situations. Luke is sensitive, caring and protective but secure enough to understand the he need not dominate Irene. Their relationship develops at a rapid but not inappropriate pace. However, it lacks the level of passion and intensity in another book of Krentz’s that I read recently, Sizzle and Burn.
The secondary characters are also entertaining, especially Luke’s family. I particularly enjoyed the dynamic between Luke and his youngest brother, Jason as well as the various tidbits of information about the different townsfolk. It would have been nice if some of these had been better developed. The ultimate villain was not easy to guess as there is just the right number of red herrings to lead the reader astray but not create too much confusion – I was only able to work it out just in time.
Overall, this is an entertaining read and I recommend it for lovers of Krentz’s books and fans of romantic suspense.
machapma's review against another edition
4.0
A 4 for the first 3/4ths of the book. The last 1/4 seemed to be trying to tie up too many loose ends and I stopped caring for the characters.
syndi3's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I usually does not like suspense blended with romance. Most of the time, the suspense becomed silly and focusing too much on the romance. All Night Long is different. Miss Krentz knows very well to bring good combination of romance and the murder suspense.
The romance is there but build it so slow that I am on my edge anticipating the suspence. There is also a bit of humor involving Luke's family. I am glad that I found this book. Looking forward for Miss Krentz next book.
The romance is there but build it so slow that I am on my edge anticipating the suspence. There is also a bit of humor involving Luke's family. I am glad that I found this book. Looking forward for Miss Krentz next book.