Untouchable by Jayne Ann Krentz

Untouchable by Jayne Ann Krentz - 320 pages

This is the final book in the Quinton Zane trilogy by Jayne Ann Krentz.  Jack and Winter must work together when Quentin targets Winter in an attempt to kill Jack. 

I listened to this on audio.  The story was interesting and the narration was excellent.  It was unusual that the final book was shorter and less involved than the other two books in the series.  Still, I would definitely recommend that those who read the first two books read this one also.

Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz

Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz - 495 pages

When Madeline was young she had a best friend -- a secret sister, Daphne.  Then a tragedy separated them.  Now, nearly 20 years later, they reconnect as the past comes back to haunt them.  Madeline and Daphne, along with security analysts Jack and Abe, work together to put the past where it belongs -- in the past.

I really enjoyed this audio book.  The narration, including Texas accents, was fun and drew you into the story.  I would definitely recommend this book.

Untouchable by Jayne Ann Krentz

Untouchable by Jayne Ann Krentz - 308 pages

Jack Lancaster has a unique way of solving cold cases . . . he uses lucid dreaming.  However, he is finding it harder and harder to exit these dreams.  It's only with meditation specialist Winter Meadow's help that he's able to keep doing the work he's called to do.  Then the arsonist and killer that Jack has been hunting for nearly his entire life returns.  Will Jack and Winter be able to stop him before he kills again.

This is the third book in a series by Jayne Ann Krentz.  Each book featured one of a set of foster brother's hunting for the man who killed their mothers.  While I enjoyed this book, I thought it was the weakest of the three stories.  There was not as much to the story in terms of plot or characterization.  I also found the story rushed.  I would suggest it to those who enjoyed the previous two books.

Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts

Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts - 472 pages

Rowan Tripp and Gulliver Curry are smoke jumpers dealing with murder, arson, and sabotage.

I listened to the audio version of this book.  I enjoyed it.  The romance and mystery aspects were well integrated into the story.  The characters were also intriguing and fun to "read".

Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts

Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts - 437 pages

Reena Hale's life has been fiery ever since the night her family's restaurant was set on fire in a case of arson.  Unfortunately, that wasn't the only fiery tragedy in her life.  Her first boyfriend was killed in an accidental fire started by smoking in bed.  Then a man she was just getting interested in was shot and killed before his car was set afire.  All of these events just make her more dedicated to becoming an arson investigator.  Then she discovers that someone has been stalking her throughout her life, setting those fires.  Will she be able to stop him before more people she love are killed?

I listened to this on audio.  I really enjoyed the story and the narration.  I would definitely recommend this to fans of Nora Roberts.

Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz

Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz - 342 pages

Madeline Chase is called back to the island hotel she left after being attacked when she was 12 years old.  She arrives in time to discover the hotel caretaker dying and to be hunted by his murderer.  She calls Jack Rayner, her corporate security officer, and he helps her to discover the truth behind the murder and the attack on her as a child.

I enjoyed this book.  It was a great read and mystery.  While I figured out the villain fairly early in the book, it was interesting to see how the various people connected and the motivations behind the different crimes.

Perfectly Matched: A Lucy Valentine Novel by Heather Webber

Perfectly  Matched: A Lucy Valentine Novel by Heather Webber - 156 pages

Lucy's world is turning upside down.  An arson seems to be targeting her boyfriend and setting him up.  Her friend Em's fiancee is hiding from her.  Her friend Preston is ill and getting more ill every day.  Her sessions in a psychic study group is not going well.  And her latest client has dumped his cat in her office and walked off without any contact info. 
I really enjoy this series and was sad to hear that it was cancelled.  It turns out that the author has decided to continue the series as self-published e-books.  Hopefully she'll write more books in the series, although this one would work as a final volume.