Scan barcode
A review by bookwyrm_lark
When All the Girls Have Gone by Jayne Ann Krentz
4.0
4.5 Stars.
When All the Girls Have Gone is a perfect blend of romance and suspense, with the emphasis on suspense. The plot is nicely convoluted, with plenty of twists and turns and several potential (and actual) villains. I really like Charlotte; she’s optimistic and loyal, but also perceptive, and not as naive as people think she is. Her ability to hold on to optimism and faith in people is a strength, not a weakness. Max Cutler, the hero, is less overwhelmingly alpha than many of Krentz’s heroes; he’s quieter, but still exhibits steely determination and a commitment to uncover the truth. Like most Krentz heroes, he’s also wounded and a little obsessed, but Charlotte seems to understand and cope with him admirably.
Krentz is one of my auto-read authors; I’ve read every book she has put out since I first discovered her about five or six years ago, and bought about half of them. Her books never take me long to read, but I know I can always count on them to be suspenseful, fun, and entertaining.
I really enjoyed When All the Girls Have Gone, possibly even more than last year’s [b:Secret Sisters|25194146|Secret Sisters|Jayne Ann Krentz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1435916230l/25194146._SY75_.jpg|52370374]. I very much hope Krentz might be planning a sequel or two. The possibility exists; there’s a mystery in Max’s past that remains unsolved at the end of this book, and it sort of involves both of his foster brothers… who could theoretically end up with their own books. Fingers crossed!
ETA 1/01/2018 to add: Yes, this is a series. Book #2, Promise Not to Tell, comes out on January 2, 2018.
Review first published on my blog, The Bookwyrm's Hoard, on 12/12/2016.
FTC disclosure: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.
When All the Girls Have Gone is a perfect blend of romance and suspense, with the emphasis on suspense. The plot is nicely convoluted, with plenty of twists and turns and several potential (and actual) villains. I really like Charlotte; she’s optimistic and loyal, but also perceptive, and not as naive as people think she is. Her ability to hold on to optimism and faith in people is a strength, not a weakness. Max Cutler, the hero, is less overwhelmingly alpha than many of Krentz’s heroes; he’s quieter, but still exhibits steely determination and a commitment to uncover the truth. Like most Krentz heroes, he’s also wounded and a little obsessed, but Charlotte seems to understand and cope with him admirably.
Krentz is one of my auto-read authors; I’ve read every book she has put out since I first discovered her about five or six years ago, and bought about half of them. Her books never take me long to read, but I know I can always count on them to be suspenseful, fun, and entertaining.
I really enjoyed When All the Girls Have Gone, possibly even more than last year’s [b:Secret Sisters|25194146|Secret Sisters|Jayne Ann Krentz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1435916230l/25194146._SY75_.jpg|52370374]. I very much hope Krentz might be planning a sequel or two. The possibility exists; there’s a mystery in Max’s past that remains unsolved at the end of this book, and it sort of involves both of his foster brothers… who could theoretically end up with their own books. Fingers crossed!
ETA 1/01/2018 to add: Yes, this is a series. Book #2, Promise Not to Tell, comes out on January 2, 2018.
Review first published on my blog, The Bookwyrm's Hoard, on 12/12/2016.
FTC disclosure: I received a review copy from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.