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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Jarrett and Thayne investigate a mining/explosives case close to his home town. Working well as partners, relationship wise they're still working on catching up. Jarrett still struggles somewhat with articulating his feelings, while Thayne is more of an open book. Their chemistry is still a lot of fun, and the relationship + character development is getting stronger as well. Thayne is such a shoulder of support to Jarrett, and is there for him when he faces his family.
There're more of the deeper, quiet moments where they share the innermost parts of their psyche, taking a huge step forward. No lack of steamy times either! I quite enjoyed the action, good research went into it, and the mystery continues. But the Cut & Run inspo (Jarrett/Ty similarities) is a bit too obvious. Repetitive writing is less of a problem but it's still there.
There're more of the deeper, quiet moments where they share the innermost parts of their psyche, taking a huge step forward. No lack of steamy times either! I quite enjoyed the action, good research went into it, and the mystery continues. But the Cut & Run inspo (Jarrett/Ty similarities) is a bit too obvious. Repetitive writing is less of a problem but it's still there.
Slip and Slide
Another enjoyable story in the Death & Destruction series! If you've ever been curious about mining and everything related, you'll enjoy this story!
Another enjoyable story in the Death & Destruction series! If you've ever been curious about mining and everything related, you'll enjoy this story!
This book was absolutely brilliantly researched and written.. though out the book you never know whats going to happen next especially when the author includes twists. Once again Jarrett is the office clown with a stunt he pulls, put that turns quickly serous when they get a new assignment.
They are sent to Louisville (Jarrett's home town) to investigate a mine explosion involving 5 miners. Since Jarrett's Family grew up in the mining he has knowledge which may come in handy. You learn more about Jarrett and Jarrett's Family.
Jarrett and Thayne continue their relationship strengthening their bond of being in love. The funny and scary and drama will keep you reading. A Highly Recommended with 10 huge stars. I love this series..
They are sent to Louisville (Jarrett's home town) to investigate a mine explosion involving 5 miners. Since Jarrett's Family grew up in the mining he has knowledge which may come in handy. You learn more about Jarrett and Jarrett's Family.
Jarrett and Thayne continue their relationship strengthening their bond of being in love. The funny and scary and drama will keep you reading. A Highly Recommended with 10 huge stars. I love this series..
Slip and Slide sees ATF agents Thayne and Jarrett being sent to West Virginia to investigate a mine explosion in Jarrett’s old stomping grounds. This proximity to Jarrett’s family invites some opportunities for socialization, which initially are a little awkward due to Jarrett feeling ostracized by his Dad and oldest brother because of his orientation. By all accounts I should love this series. There’s nothing I like better than 2 alpha males, struggling with their emotions and blowing things up. Clearly the chemistry between me and the Death and Destruction series is lacking. I wasn’t keen on the first 2 books; but I heard the series got better and the ratings were so high to begin with; I felt I just had to give it another try. Unfortunately Slip and Slide was no better for me, and I find myself once again rounding up to 3 stars. To be fair, I can see where people who like this series feel this book excels – Thayne and Jarrett finally have their moment of acknowledging their feelings for each other; and there are some definite feels when Jarrett gets to reconnect with his family. That said, the issues I had with the previous installments continued; and while my complaints feel really nit-picky even to me – it goes back to chemistry
3 books in and I finally figured out that the writing style doesn’t work for me. Both characters are in their heads too much; and they’re engaging in a mutual admiration society that feels over the top and out of place in an alpha male/LEO storyline. It feels like it would be more at home in a harlequin romance.
“No one, even an officer in the military like Elijah, was as brave and capable as his partner. He glanced at Jarrett with such love in his heart, it felt as though it would burst from his chest.”
And then:
“Thayne was all his for the taking. Beauty, brains, and brawn all together in one blue-eyed package, his personal walking wet dream.”
So of course, I guess it’s only natural that: “their bodies meet in a slow harmonious dance of love.”
I expected butterflies to dance around their heads and woodland creatures to gather to celebrate their union. It’s just too flowery and purple prosey for my liking.
Then there are the issues of repeated words and actions and over-explaining. Thayne and Jarrett are constantly referencing each other as their “lover”. Here’s where it gets really nit-picky – I simply hate the word. I could write a paragraph on why – but nobody cares. The repeated action involves handshaking. Constantly everyone, always. We could probably shave off 100+ pages if we eliminated all handshaking scenes. (It could be interesting however to combine the 2 and make a drinking game). The writing style also hits an extreme with regards to over-explaining. To be fair, some books go to the extreme in the other direction and your left wondering what the hell just happened. This series breaks things down and spoon feeds you. The characters are constantly recapping:
“So would you agree we know how the explosion happened?” Jarrett asked his partner the next morning. “If what Haney says is true, Boggs and his board of directors ignored the citations that were issued by the MSHA inspectors. We can only assume it was because of money.”
To the point that we have to show how even the characters get aggravated with the repetition:
“Yes, yes, we know that much,” Jarrett urged.”
So in conclusion I’m just gonna say it. Not a Thayne fan. I cannot work up any enthusiasm. He just strikes me as a bit sanctimonious with a side of buttinsky thrown in. I think I’m really done, even though I bought the first 4 on sale.
3 books in and I finally figured out that the writing style doesn’t work for me. Both characters are in their heads too much; and they’re engaging in a mutual admiration society that feels over the top and out of place in an alpha male/LEO storyline. It feels like it would be more at home in a harlequin romance.
“No one, even an officer in the military like Elijah, was as brave and capable as his partner. He glanced at Jarrett with such love in his heart, it felt as though it would burst from his chest.”
And then:
“Thayne was all his for the taking. Beauty, brains, and brawn all together in one blue-eyed package, his personal walking wet dream.”
So of course, I guess it’s only natural that: “their bodies meet in a slow harmonious dance of love.”
I expected butterflies to dance around their heads and woodland creatures to gather to celebrate their union. It’s just too flowery and purple prosey for my liking.
Then there are the issues of repeated words and actions and over-explaining. Thayne and Jarrett are constantly referencing each other as their “lover”. Here’s where it gets really nit-picky – I simply hate the word. I could write a paragraph on why – but nobody cares. The repeated action involves handshaking. Constantly everyone, always. We could probably shave off 100+ pages if we eliminated all handshaking scenes. (It could be interesting however to combine the 2 and make a drinking game). The writing style also hits an extreme with regards to over-explaining. To be fair, some books go to the extreme in the other direction and your left wondering what the hell just happened. This series breaks things down and spoon feeds you. The characters are constantly recapping:
“So would you agree we know how the explosion happened?” Jarrett asked his partner the next morning. “If what Haney says is true, Boggs and his board of directors ignored the citations that were issued by the MSHA inspectors. We can only assume it was because of money.”
To the point that we have to show how even the characters get aggravated with the repetition:
“Yes, yes, we know that much,” Jarrett urged.”
So in conclusion I’m just gonna say it. Not a Thayne fan. I cannot work up any enthusiasm. He just strikes me as a bit sanctimonious with a side of buttinsky thrown in. I think I’m really done, even though I bought the first 4 on sale.
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About the Book: Suspicious accidents in the mines where Evans grew up land the pair there for an investigation. Corrupt officers, strangely functioning coal mine, rural way of life and Evans’s estranged family…
My Opinion: The book consists of fairly dull and sometimes outright passive action, very long inner monologues that offer little to nothing for the characters, and sex where “so hot” is every other word you read. You know, just so you don’t forget how hot these guys are.
night mode reading ;
skaitom nakties rezimu
About the Book: Suspicious accidents in the mines where Evans grew up land the pair there for an investigation. Corrupt officers, strangely functioning coal mine, rural way of life and Evans’s estranged family…
My Opinion: The book consists of fairly dull and sometimes outright passive action, very long inner monologues that offer little to nothing for the characters, and sex where “so hot” is every other word you read. You know, just so you don’t forget how hot these guys are.
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I am really loving Patricia Logan’s Death and Destruction books, and the latest entry, Slip and Slide, is another awesome entry in the series. The book continues the story of MCs Thayne & Jarrett, still partners in the ATF who are sent on assignment to investigate a mining accident in West Virginia. The opening of the book was hilarious; there was tons of action & mystery along with lots of sexy times with the MCs.
The relationship was growing well beyond anything either man had experienced in the past. Both struggled with expressing their feelings for the other, afraid to say the “L” word. Seeing the relationship develop was one of my favorite parts of the book.
We get to meet Jarrett’s family and he continues the reconciliation begun with his father in the last book, putting the bad feelings and misunderstandings of the past behind them. He reconnects with his brothers and aunt as well, and Thayne is welcomed with open arms by all which was so nice. We get some insight into Jarrett’s past as well and gain some understanding why he was the man he was when we met him in book 1.
The mysterious man who wants Jarrett dead makes a brief appearance. Jarrett’s father is working to figure out who is gunning for his son and why and it seems they have a possible starting point for the investigation, so I am very much looking forward to the next in the series!!!!
I am really loving Patricia Logan’s Death and Destruction books, and the latest entry, Slip and Slide, is another awesome entry in the series. The book continues the story of MCs Thayne & Jarrett, still partners in the ATF who are sent on assignment to investigate a mining accident in West Virginia. The opening of the book was hilarious; there was tons of action & mystery along with lots of sexy times with the MCs.
The relationship was growing well beyond anything either man had experienced in the past. Both struggled with expressing their feelings for the other, afraid to say the “L” word. Seeing the relationship develop was one of my favorite parts of the book.
We get to meet Jarrett’s family and he continues the reconciliation begun with his father in the last book, putting the bad feelings and misunderstandings of the past behind them. He reconnects with his brothers and aunt as well, and Thayne is welcomed with open arms by all which was so nice. We get some insight into Jarrett’s past as well and gain some understanding why he was the man he was when we met him in book 1.
The mysterious man who wants Jarrett dead makes a brief appearance. Jarrett’s father is working to figure out who is gunning for his son and why and it seems they have a possible starting point for the investigation, so I am very much looking forward to the next in the series!!!!
Good story, more character development
This third book in the series gives us more character development for Thayne and Jarrett as well as a profound deepening of their relationship. We get family background on Jarrett and some further information in the ongoing secondary story of who is trying to kill him.
The primary story relates to a mine explosion that Thayne and Jarrett are sent to investigate. The story is intriguing and keeps the reader's interest. There is a lot more attention devoted to the relationship between the two main characters which is nice, and overdue given this is the third book. The sex scenes are still a little over the top and poorly written (it's like reading what a bad porn movie would be like) so I did a lot of skimming there.
But I like these characters so I'll keep reading the series. The next book gets us back involved with the villain from the first book. And I'm still nursing a grudge on how poorly done that book was, especially the ending, so I'm hoping we're finally going to be rewarded in book four.
This third book in the series gives us more character development for Thayne and Jarrett as well as a profound deepening of their relationship. We get family background on Jarrett and some further information in the ongoing secondary story of who is trying to kill him.
The primary story relates to a mine explosion that Thayne and Jarrett are sent to investigate. The story is intriguing and keeps the reader's interest. There is a lot more attention devoted to the relationship between the two main characters which is nice, and overdue given this is the third book. The sex scenes are still a little over the top and poorly written (it's like reading what a bad porn movie would be like) so I did a lot of skimming there.
But I like these characters so I'll keep reading the series. The next book gets us back involved with the villain from the first book. And I'm still nursing a grudge on how poorly done that book was, especially the ending, so I'm hoping we're finally going to be rewarded in book four.