Throwback Thursday Book Edition - 12 December 2019

 Welcome to Throwback Thursday: Book Edition, a weekly meme hosted by Taylor Fenner's Bookish World.

How It Works:

Each week we'll go through our Goodreads stats and throwback to what book we were reading on that specific date years earlier and what we thought about it then.

The Witness

Standalone

by Nora Roberts

Format I Read In: Paperback

Pages: 538

Published: April 2, 2013 by Berkley

Blurb:

In her stunning new novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts proves why no one is better “when it comes to flawlessly fusing high-stakes suspense with red-hot romance” (Booklist).

Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth Fitch finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive.

Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance security systems programmer, her own protection is supplemented by a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. Unfortunately, that seems to be the quickest way to get attention in a tiny southern town.

The mystery of Abigail Lowery and her sharp mind, secretive nature, and unromantic viewpoints intrigues local police chief Brooks Gleason, on both a personal and professional level. And while he suspects that Abigail needs protection from something, Gleason is accustomed to two-bit troublemakers, not the powerful and dangerous men who are about to have him in their sights.

And Abigail Lowery, who has built a life based on security and self-control, is at risk of losing both.

Throwback Questions

Started Reading: December 11, 2013

Finished Reading: December 14, 2013

My Rating: 4 Stars

Shelved as on Goodreads: Read 

Have You Reread This Book?: No

Would You Reread This Book?: No

Do You Still Own This Book?: No

Have I Read Other Books By This Author Since Reading This Book?: Yes

Things You Remember Liking About this Book:

I like that the main character is super smart. She reminds me of a female Spencer Reid. 

Favorite Character:

Brooks

Throwback Thursday Book Edition - 29 November 2013

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to my U.S. Bookdragons! Welcome to Throwback Thursday: Book Edition, a weekly meme hosted by Taylor Fenner's Bookish World.

How It Works:

Each week we'll go through our Goodreads stats and throwback to what book we were reading on that specific date years earlier and what we thought about it then.

Elegy

Hereafter Book 3

by Tara Hudson

Format I Read In: Hardcover

Pages: 386

Published: June 4, 2013 by HarperTeen

Blurb:

A stalker ghost, misguided Seers, and spellbinding wraiths—Amelia Ashley has faced them all. Now her greatest hope is to spend the rest of her afterlife with her living boyfriend, Joshua. But the demonic forces return to give her an ultimatum: turn herself over to the darkness or watch them murder one living person per week until she does.

Amelia fears she might really be doomed, until the forces of light give her another option. She can join them in their quest to gather souls, with a catch: Once she joins them, she can never see Joshua again.

Faced with impossible choices, Amelia decides to take her afterlife into her own hands—and fight back.

Throwback Questions

Started Reading: November 28, 2013

Finished Reading: December 2, 2013

My Rating: 3 Stars

Shelved as on Goodreads: Paranormal, Ghost-Stories

Have You Reread This Book?: No

Would You Reread This Book?: No

Do You Still Own This Book?: No

Have I Read Other Books By This Author Since Reading This Book?: No

Things You Remember Liking About this Book:

From the beginning of the series I loved the ghost-falling-in-love-with-a-living-boy aspect, I liked both Amelia and Joshua as characters.

Favorite Character:

Joshua

Throwback Thursday Book Edition - 21 November 2013

Welcome to Throwback Thursday: Book Edition!

How It Works:

Each week we'll go through our Goodreads stats and throwback to what book we were reading on that specific date years earlier and what we thought about it then.

Dark Witch

The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy Book 1

by Nora Roberts

Format I Read In: Paperback

Pages: 342

Published: October 29, 2019 by Berkley

Blurb:

With indifferent parents, Iona Sheehan grew up craving devotion and acceptance. From her maternal grandmother, she learned where to find both: a land of lush forests, dazzling lakes, and centuries-old legends.

Ireland.

County Mayo, to be exact. Where her ancestors’ blood and magic have flowed through generations—and where her destiny awaits.
With indifferent parents, Iona Sheehan grew up craving devotion and acceptance. From her maternal grandmother, she learned where to find both: a land of lush forests, dazzling lakes, and centuries-old legends.

Ireland.

County Mayo, to be exact. Where her ancestors’ blood and magic have flowed through generations—and where her destiny awaits.

Iona arrives in Ireland with nothing but her Nan’s directions, an unfailingly optimistic attitude, and an innate talent with horses. Not far from the luxurious castle where she is spending a week, she finds her cousins, Branna and Connor O’Dwyer. And since family is family, they invite her into their home and their lives.

When Iona lands a job at the local stables, she meets the owner, Boyle McGrath. Cowboy, pirate, wild tribal horsemen, he’s three of her biggest fantasy weaknesses all in one big, bold package.

Iona realizes that here she can make a home for herself—and live her life as she wants, even if that means falling head over heels for Boyle. But nothing is as it seems. An ancient evil has wound its way around Iona’s family tree and must be defeated. Family and friends will fight with each other and for each other to keep the promise of hope—and love—alive…

Throwback Questions

Started Reading: November 19, 2013

Finished Reading: November 23, 2013

My Rating: 5 Stars

Shelved as on Goodreads: Paranormal, Witches

Have You Reread This Book?: No

Would You Reread This Book?: Yes

Do You Still Own This Book?: Yes

Have I Read Other Books By This Author Since Reading This Book?: Yes

Things You Remember Liking About this Book:

The setting (County Mayo Ireland), the Wiccan/witchcraft influences, Iona's found family (both biological and friends), Iona and Boyle's chemistry.

Favorite Character:

Iona