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bxermom's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent book. My first of Jayne Ann Krentz's but definitely not my last!
The book was full of suspense and kept me reading all night long just to finish it. I definitely didn't figure out the ending so I was kept intrigued throughout. I loved Irene. She had issues that alot of people could relate too...as did Luke with his overbearing family.
A great book and I look forward to reading more!
The book was full of suspense and kept me reading all night long just to finish it. I definitely didn't figure out the ending so I was kept intrigued throughout. I loved Irene. She had issues that alot of people could relate too...as did Luke with his overbearing family.
A great book and I look forward to reading more!
fishwitch's review
3.0
Nothing earth shattering. Had an interesting ending. It was fine for an audio book.
jessiebwriting's review against another edition
4.0
I do enjoy Jayne Ann Krentz's stories. All Night Long is definitely a top favorite of hers for me because I just couldn't put this book down. I was hooked on the mystery and the romance, to the point that I was up until 1 in the morning finishing the book. I love the characters Irene Stenson and Luke Danner! Krentz is fantastic at writing strong women who aren't afraid to do what is necessary to protect those they care for or get to the truth - which is exactly the kind of woman reporter Irene is. And Luke - well, how can you not like a Marine man that in an attempt to distance himself from his overprotective family, buys a lake-side cabin resort business but hates having to have guests. And their development throughout is well-done, specifically how they assist each other with accepting the pain from their past and finding strategies to move forward. The mystery is just gripping and becomes very dark as it unfolds. And I love the comedic moments sprinkled throughout the story, especially the banter between Irene and Luke. I can definitely see myself rereading this story in the future and I recommend this for anyone that enjoys a good mystery and romance.
wickedplutoswickedreading's review against another edition
4.0
A couple of the sex bits had me laughing out loud at their sheer ridiculousness....but overall I enjoyed this. It's a romance novel yes.....but the plot is about so much more than the lovey dovey stuff. Enjoyed it alot even when things got soap opera ish.
ccgwalt's review against another edition
4.0
Reread April 2011-- This book is such a great blend of humor, suspense, and romance. I enjoyed it as much or more the second time around.
4.5*
(Originally read November 2010) Well-plotted suspense with a good deal of humor and some great characters. The epilogue tries to tie up loose ends in too many neat, sappy bows, but otherwise I enjoyed the character interactions in this book, especially the growing relationship between Luke and Irene. Krentz doesn't tend to let too much tension build in her books, but she writes a few edge-of-your-seat moments here. Recommended.
4.5*
(Originally read November 2010) Well-plotted suspense with a good deal of humor and some great characters. The epilogue tries to tie up loose ends in too many neat, sappy bows, but otherwise I enjoyed the character interactions in this book, especially the growing relationship between Luke and Irene. Krentz doesn't tend to let too much tension build in her books, but she writes a few edge-of-your-seat moments here. Recommended.
readwithchey's review against another edition
3.0
I did really enjoy this, but something about the writing style put me off a little. It felt repetitive and odd at times. But I did really like the mystery aspect and enjoyed both main characters- their relationship felt natural and had just the right amount of steam. Overall a good read, but not my favorite from her.
kdickin3's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kimberlycarrington's review against another edition
2.0
Pues otro libro que pintaba mejor de lo que luego ha sido, desde luego escogiendo libros de la Krentz tengo un ojo...
Este libro es un teleflín total, ideal para un domingo por la tarde mientras te tomas el café. Más que un libro romántico con un toque de suspense es un libro de suspense con una historia de amor que sale por ahí. Como lo he cogido esperando una novela romántica y no una de misterio ha sido algo decepcionante. El peso de la trama lo lleva la resolución de varios misterios y la relación amorosa entre los protagonistas es un mero complemento que, para mí gusto, no esté bien integrada con la trama principal (es muy precipitada y evoluciona a trompicones). Reconozco que la parte de suspense me ha tenido más intrigada pero al final se resuelve todo en plan torrente irrefrenable, allá que te suelto todo seguido (con el fantástico recurso del malo que pierde unos preciosos minutos en contarnos por qué y cómo hizo todo). Eso sí, es bastante ágil en la narración pero a veces echas de menos algo más de tiempo perdido en hilar secuencias y explicaciones.
En fin, que entretenido es pero a mí me ha parecido una novela de suspense mal resuelta con una historia de amor metida con calzador.
Este libro es un teleflín total, ideal para un domingo por la tarde mientras te tomas el café. Más que un libro romántico con un toque de suspense es un libro de suspense con una historia de amor que sale por ahí. Como lo he cogido esperando una novela romántica y no una de misterio ha sido algo decepcionante. El peso de la trama lo lleva la resolución de varios misterios y la relación amorosa entre los protagonistas es un mero complemento que, para mí gusto, no esté bien integrada con la trama principal (es muy precipitada y evoluciona a trompicones). Reconozco que la parte de suspense me ha tenido más intrigada pero al final se resuelve todo en plan torrente irrefrenable, allá que te suelto todo seguido (con el fantástico recurso del malo que pierde unos preciosos minutos en contarnos por qué y cómo hizo todo). Eso sí, es bastante ágil en la narración pero a veces echas de menos algo más de tiempo perdido en hilar secuencias y explicaciones.
En fin, que entretenido es pero a mí me ha parecido una novela de suspense mal resuelta con una historia de amor metida con calzador.
bookwyrm_lark's review against another edition
4.0
Not my absolute favorite of Krentz’s books, but solidly in the upper half. As a long-time Krentz fan, Irene and Luke felt familiar to me, not because she always writes the exact same characters (she doesn’t) but because her protagonists do tend to share certain general characteristics: both often have a quirk or a past that has made it difficult for them to sustain a relationship with someone else; both usually blend toughness or strength with vulnerability; they’re courageous, tenacious (or stubborn), and have a strong sense of justice or need for the truth. Irene and Luke fit those parameters, but they also have qualities that make them individual, from Irene’s careful self-control to Luke’s deceptively laid-back innkeeper persona. I would have liked more depth from the secondary characters, however.
I also enjoyed Luke’s and Irene’s relationship in this book, particularly as she comes to trust him. Even before that, you can practically see the sparks between them; it’s not a question of whether they will get together, but how, and how that will both change them and validate who they are.
The Northwest small-town setting works well, adding an atmosphere that is comforting and forbidding by turns as the mystery unfolds piece by piece. I didn’t anticipate the surprise toward the end, despite knowing that Krentz often adds unexpected twists to her plots.
The only thing I don’t like about All Night Long is the killer’s motive. It’s a topic I find difficult, not due to personal experience, but simply because it horrifies me. Unfortunately, I see no way to warn other readers with the same sensitivities without giving away a major plot point, so just be aware that while most readers will be fine, a small percentage may be uncomfortable or even triggered.
On the whole, if you enjoy thrillers and/or Jayne Ann Krentz, I recommend All Night Long. I’ve read it several times and will probably read it again, so despite my issues with the motive, I’ve clearly enjoyed the book.
Review originally published on The Bookwyrm's Hoard blog, July 30, 2018.
I also enjoyed Luke’s and Irene’s relationship in this book, particularly as she comes to trust him. Even before that, you can practically see the sparks between them; it’s not a question of whether they will get together, but how, and how that will both change them and validate who they are.
The Northwest small-town setting works well, adding an atmosphere that is comforting and forbidding by turns as the mystery unfolds piece by piece. I didn’t anticipate the surprise toward the end, despite knowing that Krentz often adds unexpected twists to her plots.
The only thing I don’t like about All Night Long is the killer’s motive. It’s a topic I find difficult, not due to personal experience, but simply because it horrifies me. Unfortunately, I see no way to warn other readers with the same sensitivities without giving away a major plot point, so just be aware that while most readers will be fine, a small percentage may be uncomfortable or even triggered.
On the whole, if you enjoy thrillers and/or Jayne Ann Krentz, I recommend All Night Long. I’ve read it several times and will probably read it again, so despite my issues with the motive, I’ve clearly enjoyed the book.
Review originally published on The Bookwyrm's Hoard blog, July 30, 2018.
chelsea_not_chels's review against another edition
2.0
More reviews available at my blog, Beauty and the Bookworm.
All Night Long was the romantic suspense read for the Unapologetic Romance Readers in August, but it took me a while to get it from the library and then get around to reading it, so I didn't finish it until early September. The story seems to have a good premise from the summary: having fled her hometown years before after the murder of her parents, Irene is summoned back by the woman who was her best friend the summer of the murders, pulled by a code word that meant something urgent had happened. But when Irene arrives, she finds that Pamela is dead, too, apparently of an overdose, though Irene suspects more foul play is involved. And with a sexy ex-Marine innkeeper to help her, she is determined to get to the bottom of things.
There's definitely some suspense here, though the story goes a little sideways and eyebrow-raise-worthy towards the end of the book, complete with a scene of the villain info-dumping all of his motivations and actions to the heroine, which of course gives the hero time to swoop in and save the day. And the the denouement seems to drag on a bit, as well. But my main issues with this book were twofold: first, the hero is a total creepy stalker not at all worthy of making this a romance, and second that Irene has absolutely nothing to actually lead her to believe that all of the murders are connected (or are, in fact, murders at all) and instead just forges ahead like a crazy person on nothing more than her gut because--well, there really is no because.
So, first, Luke. He is not a romantic person. He is a crazy stalker. Irene is staying at the hotel that Luke has recently acquired while she's in town, and he immediately begins following her around without her permission, and in fact directly in opposition to all of her wishes, for no reason at all. Later, after they become involved, he basically shows up and says he's moving in with her. Their total acquaintance? A handful of days, at most. Let me emphasize this for everyone: stalking is not sexy. It is utterly terrifying, and should not be viewed at all as romantic. Some books utilize otherwise nonromantic behaviors in a romantic way because the relationships are supposed to be twisted; however, that's not the case here, and Krentz seems to honestly put forth that Luke's behavior towards Irene is attractive and desirable.
And then there's Irene, who's supposed to be an intrepid reporter, but honestly is going on nothing. The death of her parents was ruled a murder/suicide, which okay, she doesn't have to believe--that's her prerogative. But there's absolutely no reason for her to believe that Pamela's death is anything but an accident or a suicide, and there's even less for her to go on from there. Ultimately, of course, Irene is right--because otherwise there wouldn't be a book here--but there's no sense of logical progression in the crimes that form the backbone of this story.
The writing itself is fine, I guess, but Krentz relies on the sensational in order to sell the story and there isn't a lot to propel it along other than that. The whole book just feels very "thin," from the characterizations of the hero, heroine, and antagonists, to the romance and the very plot itself. There are some good scenes--a car chase along a winding road comes to mind, as does a confrontation with Luke's family, who were another annoying part of this book--but overall it was nothing to write home about and I don't intend to read any Krentz in the future.
2 stars out of 5.
All Night Long was the romantic suspense read for the Unapologetic Romance Readers in August, but it took me a while to get it from the library and then get around to reading it, so I didn't finish it until early September. The story seems to have a good premise from the summary: having fled her hometown years before after the murder of her parents, Irene is summoned back by the woman who was her best friend the summer of the murders, pulled by a code word that meant something urgent had happened. But when Irene arrives, she finds that Pamela is dead, too, apparently of an overdose, though Irene suspects more foul play is involved. And with a sexy ex-Marine innkeeper to help her, she is determined to get to the bottom of things.
There's definitely some suspense here, though the story goes a little sideways and eyebrow-raise-worthy towards the end of the book, complete with a scene of the villain info-dumping all of his motivations and actions to the heroine, which of course gives the hero time to swoop in and save the day. And the the denouement seems to drag on a bit, as well. But my main issues with this book were twofold: first, the hero is a total creepy stalker not at all worthy of making this a romance, and second that Irene has absolutely nothing to actually lead her to believe that all of the murders are connected (or are, in fact, murders at all) and instead just forges ahead like a crazy person on nothing more than her gut because--well, there really is no because.
So, first, Luke. He is not a romantic person. He is a crazy stalker. Irene is staying at the hotel that Luke has recently acquired while she's in town, and he immediately begins following her around without her permission, and in fact directly in opposition to all of her wishes, for no reason at all. Later, after they become involved, he basically shows up and says he's moving in with her. Their total acquaintance? A handful of days, at most. Let me emphasize this for everyone: stalking is not sexy. It is utterly terrifying, and should not be viewed at all as romantic. Some books utilize otherwise nonromantic behaviors in a romantic way because the relationships are supposed to be twisted; however, that's not the case here, and Krentz seems to honestly put forth that Luke's behavior towards Irene is attractive and desirable.
And then there's Irene, who's supposed to be an intrepid reporter, but honestly is going on nothing. The death of her parents was ruled a murder/suicide, which okay, she doesn't have to believe--that's her prerogative. But there's absolutely no reason for her to believe that Pamela's death is anything but an accident or a suicide, and there's even less for her to go on from there. Ultimately, of course, Irene is right--because otherwise there wouldn't be a book here--but there's no sense of logical progression in the crimes that form the backbone of this story.
The writing itself is fine, I guess, but Krentz relies on the sensational in order to sell the story and there isn't a lot to propel it along other than that. The whole book just feels very "thin," from the characterizations of the hero, heroine, and antagonists, to the romance and the very plot itself. There are some good scenes--a car chase along a winding road comes to mind, as does a confrontation with Luke's family, who were another annoying part of this book--but overall it was nothing to write home about and I don't intend to read any Krentz in the future.
2 stars out of 5.