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ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
When she was a teenager, Grace Elland stumbled onto a murder scene and rescued a child. An incident that left the killer dead. But now she's found another murder victim, that of her employer, Sprague Witherspoon, a motivational speaker.
The current murder investigation get entangled when the chief of police introduces her to Julian Arkwright at a blind date. The chief is married to graces best friend and they both think she need some companionship. As long as it turns out that she isn't a murderer.
Julian and Grace are drawn to each in ways that are more than just physical. Grace hires Julian is her consultant and Julian allows Grace to help him punch up his "Speech from Hell." But somebody sending Grace some nasty emails and now they're upping their game. So it's time for Julianne to step in and help Grace figure out exactly what's going on.
The story was very reminiscent of many of Krentz's older stories - in the very best ways. This book reminded me of why I love this author so much and why I continue to read all of her books under whatever name she's writing.
The current murder investigation get entangled when the chief of police introduces her to Julian Arkwright at a blind date. The chief is married to graces best friend and they both think she need some companionship. As long as it turns out that she isn't a murderer.
Julian and Grace are drawn to each in ways that are more than just physical. Grace hires Julian is her consultant and Julian allows Grace to help him punch up his "Speech from Hell." But somebody sending Grace some nasty emails and now they're upping their game. So it's time for Julianne to step in and help Grace figure out exactly what's going on.
The story was very reminiscent of many of Krentz's older stories - in the very best ways. This book reminded me of why I love this author so much and why I continue to read all of her books under whatever name she's writing.
mbest00's review against another edition
Written X-Files stories, while entertaining, don't have the same feel with out the actors.
schomj's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Started out fun, but the heroine is a little dippy (her affirmational lifestyle is a little too close to prosperity preaching for me) and I was totally taken aback at the "I love you" -- would have been ok with a "I think I might love you" or a "I could grow love you" but it just seemed premature. JAK did try to show how they seemed like a longstanding couple even though they'd just met, but it still didn't really work for me here. (Yes, I know that's her thing. Yes, I'm usually on board with it. Not this time.)
The whodunit was a little tricky. I did figure it out well before the big reveal, but was expecting to be proved wrong in my guess.
Started out fun, but the heroine is a little dippy (her affirmational lifestyle is a little too close to prosperity preaching for me) and I was totally taken aback at the "I love you" -- would have been ok with a "I think I might love you" or a "I could grow love you" but it just seemed premature. JAK did try to show how they seemed like a longstanding couple even though they'd just met, but it still didn't really work for me here. (Yes, I know that's her thing. Yes, I'm usually on board with it. Not this time.)
The whodunit was a little tricky. I did figure it out well before the big reveal, but was expecting to be proved wrong in my guess.
a_lovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
There were a couple of stories I really enjoyed that felt close to what the show depicts. A few I found rather boring and I'm sorry, but there's one story where they call each other, not all the time luckily, Fox and Dana and that's a definite no. The collection was better than I thought it would be.
jadeshea's review against another edition
3.0
Trust No One begins when Grace walks in to find her boss dead. She decides that since she's now out of a job, she should go back home where she's set up on a blind date.
Grace is being stalked, and now her relationship with the blind date guy is changing as well. Things are getting complicated, and no one really knows what's going on.
This book was okay. It wasn't bad, but not great either. I felt like there was a lot of "dry" emotion to the book, which I liked and disliked at the same time. Other than that, it was an interesting mystery.
Grace is being stalked, and now her relationship with the blind date guy is changing as well. Things are getting complicated, and no one really knows what's going on.
This book was okay. It wasn't bad, but not great either. I felt like there was a lot of "dry" emotion to the book, which I liked and disliked at the same time. Other than that, it was an interesting mystery.
solaniisrex's review against another edition
3.0
There are several stories collected here. Some are good, some are satisfactory, but some are bad. For example, do you remember that time that Fox Mulder was part of a sham marriage just to give a South American her green card? What's that, you don't? It was back when he was a smoker and didn't really believe in the paranormal yet, despite still being called "Spooky" Mulder by his colleagues.
There's also a story that takes place in 1994. That in itself isn't so strange as 1994 was a real year, I was there. However, Walt Skinner is mentioned with a cellphone that not only seems to fit in his pocket, but also has internet access. Like I said, I was there when 1994 happened and this was not something you'd just casually see without a big explanation that the author forgot about.
Not every anthology can be a collection of winners, but it does make me think twice about picking something up with Jonathan Maberry's name stamped on it.
There's also a story that takes place in 1994. That in itself isn't so strange as 1994 was a real year, I was there. However, Walt Skinner is mentioned with a cellphone that not only seems to fit in his pocket, but also has internet access. Like I said, I was there when 1994 happened and this was not something you'd just casually see without a big explanation that the author forgot about.
Not every anthology can be a collection of winners, but it does make me think twice about picking something up with Jonathan Maberry's name stamped on it.
rhour3's review against another edition
1.0
Soppy rubbish. One dimensional characters who always act perfectly. Predictable characters and plot. Mind numbing.
judythereader's review against another edition
3.0
As a teen-ager, Grace Elland faced down a killer. Now, as an adult, she discovers the body of her murdered boss, well-known motivational speaker Sprague Witherspoon. There is a clue at the scene that could only be for her and now, as the investigation continues, she is receiving daily emails designed like the affirmations she used to write for Sprague, but with a slight threat suggested.
When she returns to her childhood home to figure out what to do next with her life, her best friend sets her up on a blind date with Julius Arkwright, a successful venture capitalist. Almost immediately, Julius is drawn into the drama and danger around Grace.
From the time the couple meet to the denouement of the story only a week or two of time passes. That always throws me in romances. Krentz isn't the only author that does that, so I won't just pick on her. I commented on it in another review.
I do think she found a good balance with her two main characters. Grace still suffers from PTSD after her teenage nightmare, but she's not a weak character. She is strong and understands herself. PTSD is actually something the characters share. Julius served in the Gulf and is still dealing with that. Their recognition of each other on that level is well done. They can support each other in ways and ask each other questions that, from other people, would be condescending and suffocating.
Julius is also an alpha male who is comfortable enough with himself that he doesn't need to dominate the relationship. He does need to protect, but he is equally able to accept her support and protection.
Even with the personal issues, the story is a light, easy read. I kind of saw the resolution coming, but I still enjoyed it.
When she returns to her childhood home to figure out what to do next with her life, her best friend sets her up on a blind date with Julius Arkwright, a successful venture capitalist. Almost immediately, Julius is drawn into the drama and danger around Grace.
From the time the couple meet to the denouement of the story only a week or two of time passes. That always throws me in romances. Krentz isn't the only author that does that, so I won't just pick on her. I commented on it in another review.
I do think she found a good balance with her two main characters. Grace still suffers from PTSD after her teenage nightmare, but she's not a weak character. She is strong and understands herself. PTSD is actually something the characters share. Julius served in the Gulf and is still dealing with that. Their recognition of each other on that level is well done. They can support each other in ways and ask each other questions that, from other people, would be condescending and suffocating.
Julius is also an alpha male who is comfortable enough with himself that he doesn't need to dominate the relationship. He does need to protect, but he is equally able to accept her support and protection.
Even with the personal issues, the story is a light, easy read. I kind of saw the resolution coming, but I still enjoyed it.
prgchrqltma's review against another edition
4.0
Characters: media specialist, venture capitalist
World Building: Pacific northwest, motivational speaking, continuing story arc
Plot: Solving murder
Sex: Medium
Read another: Yes.
World Building: Pacific northwest, motivational speaking, continuing story arc
Plot: Solving murder
Sex: Medium
Read another: Yes.
maggietoussaint55's review against another edition
5.0
Grace Elland goes to check on her boss, Sprague Witherspoon, when he doesn’t show up for work and finds him very dead. At the Seattle crime scene is a telltale bottle of vodka, same as Grace found at another crime scene years ago, triggering a fresh round of nightmares. With Sprague dead, his motivational seminar business closes, and Grace is out of a job. She retreats to her family’s lake house at Cloud Lake to lick her wounds.
An old friend fixes her up with on a blind date with venture capitalist Julius Arkwright to take her mind off her troubles, but it seems she can’t get away from Sprague’s death. The friend’s husband, the new police chief, is using Julius to make sure Grace isn’t a threat to his wife or to his community. Julius is divorced and not expecting to hit it off with Grace, but there’s something about her that fascinates him. He shares with her his number one rule: trust no one.
Worried about her future, Grace asks Julius to help her develop a business plan, and this time, they are united in a common goal, along with trying to solve Sprague’s murder.
Another stellar entry by Jayne Ann Krentz. Loved it.
An old friend fixes her up with on a blind date with venture capitalist Julius Arkwright to take her mind off her troubles, but it seems she can’t get away from Sprague’s death. The friend’s husband, the new police chief, is using Julius to make sure Grace isn’t a threat to his wife or to his community. Julius is divorced and not expecting to hit it off with Grace, but there’s something about her that fascinates him. He shares with her his number one rule: trust no one.
Worried about her future, Grace asks Julius to help her develop a business plan, and this time, they are united in a common goal, along with trying to solve Sprague’s murder.
Another stellar entry by Jayne Ann Krentz. Loved it.