What I'm Reading (August)

August has been a good month of reading. Here's what I've read, cover to cover.  Enjoy!

	Hide and Seek by Fern Michaels This is the first book of the next Sisterhood series, "Rules of the Game." The sisters and their loyal friends must fight to keep the sisters safe when the re-enter the US from Spain. It was a fun read. Book 2 in the series, Hokus Pokus, and Book 3, Fast Track are also out and available for purchase. Both are on my reading list.  Book 4, Collateral Damage, is available now in hardback (paperback due out Sept 30); Book 5, Final Justice is due out in hardback this Sept.
	Rusty Nail by JA Konrath This is the third book in the Jack Daniels series. It is as gruesome as its predecessors. It is a quick read, that is interesting if you can stomach the grisly details. I was even making happy tears by the end... The next book in the series, Dirty Martini, is on my wish list, along with book 5, Fuzzy Navel.
	Chasing Darkness (an Elvis Cole Novel) by Robert Crais As noted by the title, this is another installment in the Elvis Cole series (what is it with me and these series?).  Elvis and partner, Joe Pike, must fight to discover the truth behind the life and death of Lionel Byrd. This was a page turner that kept me guessing until the end. Oh, and it had Joe Pike in it. For some reason I find him oddly appealing...
	Skylight Confessions by Alice Hoffman Arlie Singer lost her father when she was only 17 years old. She is convinced that the next man that walks down her street is the man she is destined to be with. John Moody is "that guy," though he remains unconvinced through their years together. Arlie has two children, Sam and Blanca, who have to learn to live their lives without their mother when she dies at an early age. This story of self-discovery, growth, and heartbreak was very interesting.
	Deep Drive by Mike Lowell Deep Drive is the biography of Mike Lowell, Boston Red Sox 3rd baseman. The book is a well-written journey of Lowell's life. The ups of being signed as a major league baseball player, and the downs of testicular cancer and bad seasons. I have liked Lowell since the Red Sox got him in a trade from the Marlins for the 2006 season. I think it is because he reminds me so much of my own Mike. I liked this book.
	The Buffalo Soldier by Chris Bohjalian This is another enthralling book by Bohjalian. It starts out slowly, as Laura and Terry Sheldon are nearing the two year anniversary of losing their twin daughters to a flood. Page by page, this story sucked me in, as I followed Laura, Terry, and Alfred -- the boy they recently began fostering. The neighbors across the street, the Heberts, and another young woman also play significant roles in the book. This is a story of heartbreak, betrayal, and forgiveness. I liked it.
	The Jury Master by Robert Dugoni David Sloane is a high powered attorney who seems to have everything going for him. Then, suddenly, he becomes hunted and has to face memories he has supressed and people who are dark with evil. I liked it!
	The Golden Valkyrie by Iris Johansen Honey Winston is a PI. She's been hired to retrieve documents from royalty of a foreign family. One thing leads to another and she is protecting the royalty's life and falling in love. This was very light and cute. I liked it!
	Dead of Night by JD Robb, Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan, Mary Kay McComas This is a book of short stories. I only read the one by Robb. Eve Dallas has to trace a killer who seems to be -- is? -- a vampire.
	Silent Thunder by Iris Johansen & Roy Johansen Hannah Bryson is a submarine designer, hired to check the safety of a Russian sub that will be a museum exhibit. Everything spins out of control when her brother Connor is murdered in the sub and she searches for his killer. This was suspenseful and interesting. I liked it!
	8 Sandpiper Way by Debbie Macomber Book 8 in the Cedar Cove series features Pastor Dave Fleming and his wife Emily.  I have just started it, but it promises to be great!