by Kathy Herman
Secrets of Roux River Bayou series, Book 1
Christian Fiction / Contemporary / Suspense
Available March 2011
David C. Cook
384 pages
About the Book
Zoe Broussard loves the life she and her husband Pierce have built in
her beloved Louisiana hometown-especially their popular brasserie Zoe
B's, to which folks drive all the way from Lafayette for lunch or
dinner. It seems like heaven.
But it's about to become hell. A series of anonymous notes is
making her life a misery-because Zoe has a secret so terrible it could
leave the business in shambles and tear her marriage apart. Can she
find the courage to face her past?
The first in a new series from Kathy Herman, False Pretenses is a gripping suspense novel that leaves a lasting impression about honesty and accountability.
My Thoughts
False Pretenses was a great introduction to Kathy Herman. The suspense was fairly intense, and I was constantly wondering what was going to happen next. Plus, the plot moved along quickly, which really kept me flipping the pages. Zoe Broussard was a great main character, and I really enjoyed getting to know her. The author did a great job writing about such a unique and iconic location as New Orleans, but I wasn't crazy about the Cajun dialect. I know the author was using it to give a realistic flair to the dialogue, but if I'm unfamiliar with the words, I don't like having to stop and start to check the glossary. Other than that, though, I really did love the book, and it whet my appetite for the next novel in the series! [4 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from David C. Cook in exchange for my fair and honest review.
False Pretenses was a great introduction to Kathy Herman. The suspense was fairly intense, and I was constantly wondering what was going to happen next. Plus, the plot moved along quickly, which really kept me flipping the pages. Zoe Broussard was a great main character, and I really enjoyed getting to know her. The author did a great job writing about such a unique and iconic location as New Orleans, but I wasn't crazy about the Cajun dialect. I know the author was using it to give a realistic flair to the dialogue, but if I'm unfamiliar with the words, I don't like having to stop and start to check the glossary. Other than that, though, I really did love the book, and it whet my appetite for the next novel in the series! [4 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from David C. Cook in exchange for my fair and honest review.
by Kathy Herman
Secrets of Roux River Bayou series, Book 2
Christian Fiction / Contemporary / Suspense
Available October 2011
David C. Cook
416 pages
About the Book
When elderly Adele Woodmore moves to Les Barbes to be near the
Broussards, she wants nothing more than a comfortable, quiet life.
Employing men from Father Vince's halfway house for the homeless to do
odd jobs, she takes an interest in their lives and is delighted to be
helping them get back on their feet.
Now a series of murders has cast a pall over the town and one of Adele's handymen becomes a person of interest to the police. But Adele continues to show the young men kindness and care, in spite of her friends' concern. This time that kindness could kill her.
Now a series of murders has cast a pall over the town and one of Adele's handymen becomes a person of interest to the police. But Adele continues to show the young men kindness and care, in spite of her friends' concern. This time that kindness could kill her.
My Thoughts
Dangerous Mercy was just as good as I hoped it would be after reading the first book in the series. Adele was such a wonderful character. The author really wrote her feelings and emotions in such a way that you felt like she could be someone you knew in real life. Her compassion and graciousness really endeared her to me—although they got her in a ton of trouble! It was also a welcome change to read about an older main character. Of course, it was wonderful to reconnect with the Broussards and other characters from the first book and see where they were three years after False Pretenses. Don't get me wrong, though. This isn't just a sweet little book about friends and relationships. This is an intense psychological thriller. The suspense was well-written and fast-paced, and I was truly shocked to discover who was behind the crimes. I can't wait to read the final book in this trilogy! [4 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from David C. Cook in exchange for my fair and honest review.
Dangerous Mercy was just as good as I hoped it would be after reading the first book in the series. Adele was such a wonderful character. The author really wrote her feelings and emotions in such a way that you felt like she could be someone you knew in real life. Her compassion and graciousness really endeared her to me—although they got her in a ton of trouble! It was also a welcome change to read about an older main character. Of course, it was wonderful to reconnect with the Broussards and other characters from the first book and see where they were three years after False Pretenses. Don't get me wrong, though. This isn't just a sweet little book about friends and relationships. This is an intense psychological thriller. The suspense was well-written and fast-paced, and I was truly shocked to discover who was behind the crimes. I can't wait to read the final book in this trilogy! [4 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from David C. Cook in exchange for my fair and honest review.
About the Author
Best-selling suspense novelist Kathy Herman worked for the Christian
Booksellers Association in Colorado Springs, then married a retailer
and moved to Texas, where she managed the children's department in the
family's Christian bookstore. She has written fourteen novels,
including Tested by Fire and All Things Hidden,
since retiring from the retail business. Kathy and her husband, Paul,
have three grown children and five grandchildren and live in Tyler,
Texas. They also enjoy world travel, deep-sea fishing, and bird
watching—often tied into one grand adventure!
Kathy Herman Online
No comments:
Post a Comment
I love comments! Thanks for letting me know what you think!