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timna_wyckoff's review against another edition
2.0
I really am not a fan of J.A. Jance's books that aren't about Joanna Brady. I always forget that.
sandyfleener's review
4.0
Really outstanding, Read it in one night simply because I couldn't put it down.
javamamanc's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
Ali Reynolds is remodeling her new home. Things are going well till her contractor Bryan Forester becomes the number one suspect in the murder of his wife. Rumor has it that Mr. Forester is hurting for money. Ali doesn’t believe the rumors. In fact Ali does not believe Bryan is capable of murdering his wife. She plans to prove his innocence. In doing so, Ali has just marked herself as the next target.
Cruel Intent is the fourth book featuring ex-television journalist, Ali Reynolds. This book can be read as a stand alone novel. Cruel Intent is the first book I have read by Mrs. Janice, though she has written many novels. You could tell that Ali Reynolds still had the journalist in her. She had determination and a nose for not letting go of anything, even if it got her in trouble. Unfortunately, I found the rest of the characters as well as the story line somewhat lacking. While, this book started out on a high note, it moved slowly through out the rest of the book. There was enough of an interest in what J. A. Janice and her novels are about that I would be willing to give her books another try.
Cruel Intent is the fourth book featuring ex-television journalist, Ali Reynolds. This book can be read as a stand alone novel. Cruel Intent is the first book I have read by Mrs. Janice, though she has written many novels. You could tell that Ali Reynolds still had the journalist in her. She had determination and a nose for not letting go of anything, even if it got her in trouble. Unfortunately, I found the rest of the characters as well as the story line somewhat lacking. While, this book started out on a high note, it moved slowly through out the rest of the book. There was enough of an interest in what J. A. Janice and her novels are about that I would be willing to give her books another try.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 STARS
"On a dating site, singleatheart.com, bored housewives can find romance with married men looking for sex without strings. But these "married singles" are flirting with more than just their vows. At the heart of this seemingly innocent service, a vengeful computer hacker is playing games with people's lives...and deaths.Ex-television journalist Ali Reynolds just wants a break from excitement. In the midst of a remodel, the last thing she expects is a murder investigation that will stop the construction on her home. But when the savagely murdered body of stay-at-home mom Morgan Forester is found, Ali's contractor Bryan is the prime suspect. Bryan swears he has nothing to do with his wife's murder -- but as the investigation progresses Ali seems to be the only resident of Sedona who believes him.Determined to prove Bryan's innocence, Ali unknowingly lands herself directly in the path of a calculating killer. In a world filled with encrypted computer traps and life-threatening lies, will Ali be able to decode the actions of a ruthless man determined to destroy women -- before he uses his wicked website to find her?" (From Amazon)
I am totally loving these Ali Reynolds' mysteries - especially Leland Brooks. I want a Leland Brooks (Butler).
"On a dating site, singleatheart.com, bored housewives can find romance with married men looking for sex without strings. But these "married singles" are flirting with more than just their vows. At the heart of this seemingly innocent service, a vengeful computer hacker is playing games with people's lives...and deaths.Ex-television journalist Ali Reynolds just wants a break from excitement. In the midst of a remodel, the last thing she expects is a murder investigation that will stop the construction on her home. But when the savagely murdered body of stay-at-home mom Morgan Forester is found, Ali's contractor Bryan is the prime suspect. Bryan swears he has nothing to do with his wife's murder -- but as the investigation progresses Ali seems to be the only resident of Sedona who believes him.Determined to prove Bryan's innocence, Ali unknowingly lands herself directly in the path of a calculating killer. In a world filled with encrypted computer traps and life-threatening lies, will Ali be able to decode the actions of a ruthless man determined to destroy women -- before he uses his wicked website to find her?" (From Amazon)
I am totally loving these Ali Reynolds' mysteries - especially Leland Brooks. I want a Leland Brooks (Butler).
bobbikaye's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone thought the wife of Ali's contractor was perfect. However, she had many secrets and one of those was infidelity and that's what gets her killed. Ali believes that her contractor is innocent and that belief almost gets her killed. This book keeps you engrossed and it's hard to put down.