Regretting You by Colleen Hoover

 Title: Regretting You

Author: Colleen Hoover
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 10/12/2024
When was the book published: 2019
Main Characters: Morgan, Clara, Miller, Jonah, Elijah, Jenny, Chris
What happens? A story of two sisters and their men and their babies.  Something happens that dramatically changes their lives
How long was this? 354 pages
Did I like this? Excellent story, moving, page-turner.  Not sure why I don't give it an A.
Overall grade: A-

The Dry by Jane Harper

 Title: The Dry

Author:  Jane Harper
Did I listen or read?: libby audiobook
When did I finish?: 10/7/2024
When was the book published: 2016
Main Characters: Aaron Falk (#1), Luke Harper, Gretchen, Elly
What happens? Aaron goes back to his hometown as Luke and his son and wife are dead in an apparent murder-suicide, hasn't been home since Elly's death 20 years ago. 
How long was this? 336 pages
Did I like this? real good story, australian accents
Overall grade: B+

Gated Prey by Lee Goldberg

 Title: Gated Prey

Author: Lee Goldberg
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 10/7/2024
When was the book published: 2021
Main Characters: Erin Ronan, Duncan Pavone, Grayson Mumford, Capt. Shaw
What happens? Erin and Duncan set up a house to fool a gang robbing rich people's homes in gated communities.  Erin is called to help a woman who miscarries in the same community.
How long was this? 247 pages
Did I like this? good LA cop story, good writer.  Grotesque murder makes it a hard read
Overall grade: B

Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter by Nicci French

 Title: Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter

Author: Nicci French (actually a married couple pseudonym
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 10/4/24
When was the book published: 2023
Main Characters: The Salter (Etty, Nial, father Alec, mother Charlie, Paul, Ollie) and Ackerley families (father Duncan, Katherine, Morgan and Greg) - detectives Maud and pregnant Charlie
What happens? 30 yrs ago, Charlie disappears on her way to Alec's 50th bday. The next day, Greg and Etty find Duncan's body in the river.  Then, modern day, Greg and Morgan do a podcast, then pt 3, Maud comes to town to find out the truth.
How long was this? 530 pages
Did I like this? It was very good, definitely need to check out this author further
Overall grade: B+

Who let the Dog Out by david rosenfelt

 Title: Who Let the Dog Out

Author: David Rosenfelt
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 9/29/2024
When was the book published: 2015
Main Characters: Andy, Marcus, Laurie, new son Rick, Tommy Lasiter, Pete and Vince, Sam
What happens? Gerry Downey steals a dog from Willie's shelter.  He is found dead when Andy and Willie trace the GPS.  Tommy is set up and framed for the throat slashing.
How long was this? 339 pages
Did I like this? always entertaining, nothing special
Overall grade: B

Silks by Dick Francis and Felix Francis

 Title: Silks

Author: Dick Francis and Felix Francis
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 9/26/24
When was the book published: 2008
Main Characters: Geoffrey Mason, attorney and amateur horserider, Julian Trent, bully, Steve Mitchell, wrongly accused top 3 horserider
What happens? Mason is riding in a race and sees Barlow claiming to have been struck by Mitchell.  Barlow turns up dead.  Trent (convicted of a crime) is free as he has intimidated witnesses and jurors to recant.  Trent turns up as the muscle threatening Mason - he must lose the case and Mitchell be convicted.
How long was this? 338 pages
Did I like this? This is great, what I want from a Dick Francis book.  horse action, criminals, imminent threats, romance.
Overall grade: A-

Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich

 Title: Fortune and Glory

Author: Janet Evanovich
Did I listen or read?: libby audiobook
When did I finish?: 9/23/2024
When was the book published: 2020
Main Characters: Stephanie, Potts, Lulu, Grandma, the lounge chair boys, Ranger, Morelli, new character Gabrielle
What happens? Grandma has the keys to a hidden treasure.  Stephanie tries to round up FTAs and has to use Ranger to do her job
How long was this? 310 pages
Did I like this? feh.  entertaining, Potts was annoying
Overall grade: B-