I really hoped since Light and Shadow was so strong that she would break that curse. I love JAK - she is one of my favourite writers, but I do feel a wee bit let down by these weaker part 2 and 3 books. Only the Eclipse Bay books were as good all the way through, in fact got stronger as they went. In paperback, maybe you would grump less, but at hardback prices her fans might feel they deserve a little bit more. When we last saw the Whispering Hills gang, it was just a month early.
The bluff had worked and the mystery - who killed Zoe's husband - was solved. Neither Zoe or Arcadia had mental problems, but Crystal Lake specialised in hiding rich people's "embarrassments" - for enough money they quietly keep the problemsome relative away from prying eyes.
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However, in Arcadia's case, she was actually hiding from a husband, and deliberately checked herself into Crystal Lake. Grant Loring tried to kill her. She figured her husband would never look for her at an institute for the mentally ill. Arcadia suddenly fears, Grant's still alive - not dead from a skiing accident as reported - and that he has now decided to come after his wife who has too much information on him.
She fears her "new" identity has been compromised. The whole gang, for one reason or another is uneasy. It's November, the month Ethan's brother was murdered, leaving Ethan, Bonnie, his sister-in-law, and his two nephews dealing with the grief. Ethan also is concerned about his marriage. He jumped at the chance to use the excuse of protecting Zoe, when he really wanted to marry her. Now, he fears she may be having second thoughts.
Zoe is having seconds thoughts, but not because of love. She loves Ethan, but he refuses to believe Zoe is psychic, just chalks up her "gift" to good intuition. She feels if he cannot accept WHAT she is how can he love her? This is a sticking point, especially when she starts running into "spider webs" of dark emotions somehow connected to Crystal Lake. But those worries, take a back seat when someone tries to kill Ethan. Is it connected to his brother's death? Connected to Zoe's stay at Crystal Lake?
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Or the con man that Ethan exposed? Frankly, this books is a enjoyable read, with some really fine JAK's humour. On the whole, she once again has too many story lines going all at once - to hide there is not much of a mystery Smoke and Mirrors problem. The romance between Zoe and Ethan is pushed aside as it become the "Gang's" Story. Maybe it's a transitional period for JAK. That passion for writing romance seem to have lost that brilliant spark. She covers with extra story threads, lots of chatter about food yes, we know JAK doesn't like meat!! This is enjoyable, diverting, and will please fans, but they would do well to wait for paperback.
The same complaints I see from other readers concerning her last half dozen books - thin mysteries, too many story threads shifting the focus from the leads - and the biggest zinger - not enough romance. This book just seems to anti-climatic after the first brilliant Whispering Springs tale which I adored.
Truth or Dare perfectly rounded out the stories started in Light and Shadow. So happy I read them both.
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I love Jayne Ann Krentz writing and she did not let me down. One person found this helpful. Only the Eclipse Bay books were as good all the way through. In paperback, maybe you would grump less, but at hardback prices her fans deserver a little bit more. But the whole gang, for one reason or another is uneasy. Frankly, this books is a pleasant read, with some really fine JAK's humour, but on the whole, she once again has too many story lines going all at once - to hide there is not much of a mystery Smoke and Mirrors problem.
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The romance between Zoe and Ethan gets pushed aside as it become the "Gang's" Story. Then you won't feel so let down. The same complaints I see from other readers concerning her last half dozen books - thin mysteries, too many story threads and not enough romance on the leads - seems to be a trap JAK is falling into over and over again. Loved Whispering Springs books!! A tangled web inter weaves the lives of six friends and their mysterious pasts.
Couldn't put it down and get hated to finish it. This is better than the first book Arcadia's past comes back which is referenced in the first book Zoe and Ethan are making their marriage work. See all 88 reviews.
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A darling senior citizen P. My kind of book. May 22, Lizzy rated it liked it Shelves: Harry, Singleton and Bonnie and her boys along with smaller but important supporting characters help form a very cohesive story. We get some suspense, although this book is as maybe more about relationships, not a classic thriller suspense story.
I recommend it, especially if you are looking for a few hours of entartainment with a good book. Zoe uses psychic energy to solve mysteries. This is one of those that you either love or you're just ho-hum about. I keep "inheriting" books from this series from a family friend who is an avid reader of everything, but mostly of compact, hand-held, paperback romance novels. Nov 08, Carrie rated it really liked it Shelves: The ending was satisfying, but liked that Krentz didn't try to tie up every issue or subplot in a neat little bow.
So often in romance novels we don't get any in depth look at the leading couple from a previous book, so it was especially gratifying to me to get a second book that still has significant focus on just such a pair. I like Ethan and Zoe and was happy to spend more time with them.
As I've noticed before, Krentz rarely lets 3. As I've noticed before, Krentz rarely lets the tension build overmuch. If a reader prefers dark, gritty suspense, these books will likely seem somewhat tame. On the other hand, if a reader is in the mood relax with a mystery, these should do well. Mar 27, Lyndi W. Now that's a more satisfying ending. I still have a bit of a problem with how Krentz does her "wrap up" dialogue, it feels a little silly. But it fits with this duology - there was quite a bit of dry wit that I appreciated.
I find I enjoy a duology like this - suspense, drama, romance, humor. Not enough books to get soap opera-ish, but more than just one book that tends to leave you wanting just a bit more. I'd be interested in reading more like this. Still interesting but not as much as the previous one, I'd say. The biggest conflict was solved very quickly and was very anti climatic, to be honest, especially after all the problems caused in both books.
Nov 23, Heather rated it it was amazing. Great sequel to Light in Shadow! I only wish there were more books about Ethan and Zoe lol. Jayne Ann Krentz Published: Whispering Springs , Contemporary. Mostly fade to black. Can feel emotion in the walls. Nice plot with a satisfying ending. Good characters, good writing, nice complexity. Jayne Ann Krentz's website: They are now redecorating Ethan's pink elephant and thinking about what to do with their hasty marriage. There are more side stories in this book, especially with Arcadia, Zoe's best friend and fellow asylum inmate.
I quite enjoy all the little tangents. One of the best part of the book was the talk young Jeff had with Singleton about not remembering what his dad looked like, it was quite heartbre Truth or Dare continues with PI Ethan and his 4th wife, Interior Designer Zoe from Light in Shadow. One of the best part of the book was the talk young Jeff had with Singleton about not remembering what his dad looked like, it was quite heartbreaking. Joyce Bean did a very good job with the reading. Another good offering from JAK. Oct 13, Lara rated it really liked it Shelves: I first read this book several years ago and found I had forgotten many of the details.
I remembered only a few aspects. There is a main mystery that has a red herring for the characters though not the reader and two smaller mysteries as well.
Along the way, Zoe and Ethan have to work on the marriage that they started before knowing each other well and learn to fully trust and accept each others' feelings. I enjoyed the book at least as much this time around as the first. Typical Krentz, twisty turny suspense with a two great protagonists and their men. Arcadia Ames and Zoe Truax are in deep trouble. Their past is finally catching up with them and PI Ethan Truax is helping to safe guard them while investigating the mystery.
Dec 06, Cheri rated it it was amazing. I really didnt like it because I wasnt able to read the first book.
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I didnt understand a thing about this book.: Taka oddychovka, romanticko napinavy pribeh, autorka pise aj pod menom Amanda Quick. Je to druha cast z trilogie, ale vobec to nevadilo, dolezite veci boli v knihe vysvetlene. Odporucam tym, ktore mate tento druhy literatury rady. Jul 27, Kittenlittle rated it liked it Shelves: May 26, Sarah rated it it was ok Shelves: Ethan is a PI and Zoe is a hippie and they need to fight spirits and murderers.
A weird timelessness to this book, but not in a good way.
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Maybe one of those that was published in the 80s and then superficially updated for re-release? Too many characters, too much psychic-ness, too long. Cover - 4 Plot - 3. Jan 16, Evelyn rated it really liked it. I have read this book , at least 5 since I purchased it in on my Kindle Dec 14, Marionela rated it really liked it. Intriguing mystery A tangled web inter weaves the lives of six friends and their mysterious pasts.
Couldn't put it down and get hated to finish it. May 22, Ginger Mcclintick rated it it was amazing. Love this author this series was very good loved the second book as much as the first book I will be reading this author again.