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 Tom - Reader of Books  :

  Rarely are Cross and Sampson separated for long, but when circumstances force them onto different paths, the result is one of the most engaging entries in the series. While Sampson grapples with a wave of crime across the city, Cross is driven by something far more personal: the desperate search for his missing son.

This deviation from the usual formula works surprisingly well. Both strands are rich with tension and emotional weight, yet neither sacrifices character for spectacle. The dual narratives allow Cross and Sampson’s personalities to shine independently, reminding readers why their partnership works so effectively when reunited. The supporting cast is also given greater prominence, strengthening the ensemble dynamic and adding welcome depth to the familiar world.

This is classic Patterson territory. It’s accessible, fast-paced, and effortlessly readable. It may not challenge the intellect in profound ways, but that’s hardly the point. It delivers exactly what it promises: gripping entertainment from start to finish.

And as for Cross himself, one can’t help but wish his television counterpart carried quite this much presence and complexity 

   Lewis Weinstein    :

    If you don't cry when you read this book, I guess I feel sorry for you. From the stunning prologue to the very last page, this is a remarkable read.

The first few pages of the prologue reveal that a man and a woman, married and then separated for 60 years by the Nazi invasion of Prague, and both thinking the other dead, meet at the wedding reception of the grandson of one and the granddaughter of the other.

Now you might think that revealing this much in the very beginning of the book would reduce the emotional content of what follows. Not in the least. Knowing they will eventually meet makes each aspect of their separate stories even more poignant. At least to a romantic like me. 

 Miriam Kahn   :

 Hold onto your hats, Dallas and Roarke are on the hunt for a murderer and thief.
In this thrilling installment (#62), readers learn a little more about Roarke as a teen as Dallas and Roarke dig into clues left by thief and killer.

It's a brain teaser as you pay attention to the smallest clues. The suspects are numerous and the solution is wonderfully surprising.

This might not be the best book to jump into the series, then again, you'll also want to read all the previous books.

Fans are excited the next book is out in the fall. 

  Poppy Sabrina  : 

  4.5⭐️

I LOVED this!!! It takes a lot for me to love a small town romance, but this was the perfect balance of small town/mystery/found family

Laney has to be relocated the the Foxx Brothers family home/estate (where they have a very successful brand of bourbon and distilleries) under witness protection, the Foxx family feel like they’re cursed as all the women they have loved before have died.
Grant is still grieving the loss of his partner from 5 years when Laney arrives and turns his world upside down, but he knows she’s keeping secrets.

The found family in this was AMAZING! I absolutely loved Hadleys character, I loved Lark & Lily -Lincoln’s kids 🥹 I loved the romance in this, and I loved watching Grants character development!

Also he literally has the dirtiest mouth it was making me blushhhhh (the spice in this is so good)

The setting was amazing, I loved the aspect of the bourbon it added something new to just have a ranch in a small town and all of it was perfect!

I just wish there was a bit more to do with the WITSEC plot to balance the story out and I definitely would’ve given this 5 stars! 

 Candace Sizemore  :

 It was a little slow to start and took a good 5ish chapters for me to really get into it. While reading I felt like I could picture the scenes so well playing out and would really never see the twists coming. The last chapter though wha a wild ride. It was definitely a good read and would recommend to others. 

 Very comprehensive book on saving seeds. It starts with some botany lessons and then separates seeds into veg, herb and flower so you can search the specific seed you want to save and it gives the how-to. It also shares how to plant the seed later.  Andrea Doherty    :

 This book was a game-changer for me! It's written in a fun, personable, relatable manner, and packs in a ton of tips for setting up a kitchen, eating in a life-affirming way, and making it simple and easy to create good meals on the daily. It's also gorgeous--lots of great, quality pics of the food and the authors.