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J.J. Graves Mystery #2
A Dirty Shame
This is book 2 of the J.J. Graves series.
J.J. Graves is back in Bloody Mary, but she's a long way from feeling at home. Between her bodily scars from being the target of a murderer and the emotional scars left by her parents, she doesn't know who she can trust. But death doesn't stop for anyone.
The first murder is grisly. The second even more so. And though things are shaky between them, she and her best friend, Jack, have no choice but to join forces and find the killer. Because the life of someone they love dearly hangs in the balance.
J.J. Graves is back in Bloody Mary, but she's a long way from feeling at home. Between her bodily scars from being the target of a murderer and the emotional scars left by her parents, she doesn't know who she can trust. But death doesn't stop for anyone.
The first murder is grisly. The second even more so. And though things are shaky between them, she and her best friend, Jack, have no choice but to join forces and find the killer. Because the life of someone they love dearly hangs in the balance.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 26, 2012
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About the author
Liliana Hart
201 books3,295 followersLiliana Hart spent five years teaching music in the public education system. She molded America’s youth, busted kids for smoking pot in the restrooms, and broke up illicit affairs behind the stage on a regular basis. (Liliana’s Addison Holmes Mystery Series, about a small town teacher who gets into a whole lot of trouble, is somewhat autobiographical, but she won’t confess to which parts).
Liliana began reading romance novels with all her new found free time, and when she ran out of things to read, she decided to write her own novels. The result was a 150,000 word thriller—a dazzling adventure—where the heroine was a thirty-year-old virgin assassin (Yes, you read that right). She couldn’t imagine why people weren’t knocking down her door to read it, but she persevered and began writing a second book. She finally got the hang of things, and eventually learned that losing one’s virginity wasn’t all that romantic after all. All of her books involve some kind of suspense (she just can't help herself), laughter, and a lot of steamy sex.
Since the failure of her first attempt, Liliana’s books have won awards such as: The Daphne Du Maurier, The Suzannah, The Linda Howard Award of Excellence, The Maggie, and many others. Her affiliations include Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.
Liliana loves to cook, and is addicted to reading, Internet Boggle, kickboxing, and Bones. She lives in a big, rambling house in Texas with a couple of cats to keep her company. She loves to get emails from readers.
Enjoy the Adventures!
Liliana began reading romance novels with all her new found free time, and when she ran out of things to read, she decided to write her own novels. The result was a 150,000 word thriller—a dazzling adventure—where the heroine was a thirty-year-old virgin assassin (Yes, you read that right). She couldn’t imagine why people weren’t knocking down her door to read it, but she persevered and began writing a second book. She finally got the hang of things, and eventually learned that losing one’s virginity wasn’t all that romantic after all. All of her books involve some kind of suspense (she just can't help herself), laughter, and a lot of steamy sex.
Since the failure of her first attempt, Liliana’s books have won awards such as: The Daphne Du Maurier, The Suzannah, The Linda Howard Award of Excellence, The Maggie, and many others. Her affiliations include Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.
Liliana loves to cook, and is addicted to reading, Internet Boggle, kickboxing, and Bones. She lives in a big, rambling house in Texas with a couple of cats to keep her company. She loves to get emails from readers.
Enjoy the Adventures!
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January 17, 2016
I am officially obsessed with this series.
The characters are beyond phenomenal and their development seriously amazes me. Jaye is dealing with the tragedy that occurred in book one and she's trying to overcome her fears and to normalize the situation in Bloody Mary. However,nothing is easy as it seems. The first person to greet her in her hometown is a dead body. And later,Jack. *swoon* It's not normal how much I love Jack and how much I ship Jaye and Jack. One of my favourite book pairings! The mystery/crime element is quite good and I really liked finding out more about the Vances and their schemes. And,holy shit, that ending. I most certainly did not expect that! I'll have to start the third book as soon as possible because I can't wait to find out what happens next.
Also,my first official 5 star read of 2016.
The characters are beyond phenomenal and their development seriously amazes me. Jaye is dealing with the tragedy that occurred in book one and she's trying to overcome her fears and to normalize the situation in Bloody Mary. However,nothing is easy as it seems. The first person to greet her in her hometown is a dead body. And later,Jack. *swoon* It's not normal how much I love Jack and how much I ship Jaye and Jack. One of my favourite book pairings! The mystery/crime element is quite good and I really liked finding out more about the Vances and their schemes. And,holy shit, that ending. I most certainly did not expect that! I'll have to start the third book as soon as possible because I can't wait to find out what happens next.
Also,my first official 5 star read of 2016.
July 21, 2017
I knew then that death hadn’t forsaken me when I’d lived this past winter. It was still out to get me, and I’d just looked it in the face.
Jaye is back in Bloody Mary after being away for a few months. She still feels a bit broken after everything that happened to her in the previous book, add the fact that she’s uncovered more secrets about her parents, and the sudden realisation that there’s more to her and Jack than just being best friends and it’s all made her vulnerable and set on keeping her distance from everyone especially Jack. But upon arrival a gruesome murder makes it impossible for her to keep her distance. And when a second one occurs, she and Jack will have to work together again to stop another murder from happening.
I must say it was strange seeing Jaye so broken, so fearful, especially since she wasn’t that way before. For the first half I really missed her dry wit, her sarcasm and toughness. But luckily by the end of the book she seems to have regain her sense of self, letting go of her fears with the help of Jack.
“I’ve waited a long time for you. And I’m tired of being patient. It’s my turn to get what I want for once.”
I loved Jack in this book, how patient he was with Jaye, knowing she was afraid and overwhelmed. But he also wasn’t hiding his feelings from her anymore and I loved how persistent he was with her, how he wouldn’t allow her to ignore what’s always been there between them, what took her so long to finally see.
“It’s just happened really fast. I’m still getting used to it.”
“It’s happened over a lifetime, and it won’t be as big of a deal as you think it will. We’ve loved each other forever, whether you’re ready to say it or not.”
I absolutely adored the romance in this best friends to lovers’ book. Jaye definitely tried to push Jack away, not knowing how to handle the sudden new feelings she had for him, but luckily Jack knows her so well, and he knew exactly how to handle her skittish behaviour.
“That love belongs to me, Jaye. It always has. And you’ve always had mine.”
He’s been waiting years for her to see the spark between them and now that she has he refuses to allow her to ignore it, to ignore them and what they had. I loved their romance and how beautiful it was when they finally gave into their feelings.
The suspenseful plot was terrific and so damn gripping trying to figure out who the killer/s were and once again I was surprised to find out who it was. And the secrets that Jaye uncovered about her parents just added more intrigue and I can’t wait to find out more about that.
She gave us both a shrewd look. “Looks like you’ve been assisting him in unofficial capacities as well. I miss sex,” she said with a sigh. “It’s one of the many things that sucks about getting old.”
I really love this town that is definitely starting to live up to its scary name, Bloody Mary, and although some of the towns people with their small mindedness made me want to shake some sense into them, there were also those I loved. Like Miss Pilcher, who is as old as dirt but so freaking funny! She likes watching porn and when that bores her she spies on her neighbors with her long-range binoculars, lol! I want to be her when I grow up ;-D
I am REALLY loving this excellent series. The plot is full of intrigue, suspense and twists and the romance simply wonderful. A must read for all RS fans!
November 17, 2019
Done it again.
Another great book by the author. A little bit slow after the first events, but soon picks up. And what an ending. Next...
Another great book by the author. A little bit slow after the first events, but soon picks up. And what an ending. Next...
June 24, 2020
4 stars
Own in The J.J. Graves Mysteries set.
This one is a little dark. JJ is traumatized from the attack by a serial killer - she almost died - about the same time that her relationship with her best friend, Jack, may be going somewhere. JJ holes up for a couple of months at her family's cabin and unearths some family secrets. She returns to Bloody Mary, VA uncertain, with PTSD, and to Jack. Jack is a sweetheart in this book (but when is he not?). He is certain that he wants a committed relationship with JJ after almost losing her. After suffering through betrayal and losses in his past job, he know how to navigate the emotional side of JJ's suffering. I read this one in one sitting and picked up book 3 immediately and read book 3 in one sitting. Can't seem to get enough of this series, especially JJ and Jack.
Own in The J.J. Graves Mysteries set.
This one is a little dark. JJ is traumatized from the attack by a serial killer - she almost died - about the same time that her relationship with her best friend, Jack, may be going somewhere. JJ holes up for a couple of months at her family's cabin and unearths some family secrets. She returns to Bloody Mary, VA uncertain, with PTSD, and to Jack. Jack is a sweetheart in this book (but when is he not?). He is certain that he wants a committed relationship with JJ after almost losing her. After suffering through betrayal and losses in his past job, he know how to navigate the emotional side of JJ's suffering. I read this one in one sitting and picked up book 3 immediately and read book 3 in one sitting. Can't seem to get enough of this series, especially JJ and Jack.
October 8, 2014
A dirty shame was just as entertaining as the first instalment in the series, Dirty Little Secrets. I’m still surprised to be enjoying this series as I downloaded the first book as a freebie and wasn’t really expecting to like it.
The books are far from perfect but they are fun to read and I really like J.J.’s character. She is stronger now that she was in the first instalment and it’s nice to see her character evolve. After reading Dirty Little Secrets it was quite obvious that she and Jack would end up together but they make a great team together. There is definitely more romance going on in this instalment but it’s never cheesy and the constant banter & fun dialogues between Jaye and Jack make it less overwhelming. The romance also helps lighten up some of the more gruesome aspects of the murder investigation.
The mystery about J.J. and her parents keep building up as corpses keep piling up in Bloody Mary. The plot is well-built and fast-paced, with some very nice twists that never fail to take the reader by surprise.
A very enjoyable, entertaining read. Can’t wait to read the next instalment!
The books are far from perfect but they are fun to read and I really like J.J.’s character. She is stronger now that she was in the first instalment and it’s nice to see her character evolve. After reading Dirty Little Secrets it was quite obvious that she and Jack would end up together but they make a great team together. There is definitely more romance going on in this instalment but it’s never cheesy and the constant banter & fun dialogues between Jaye and Jack make it less overwhelming. The romance also helps lighten up some of the more gruesome aspects of the murder investigation.
The mystery about J.J. and her parents keep building up as corpses keep piling up in Bloody Mary. The plot is well-built and fast-paced, with some very nice twists that never fail to take the reader by surprise.
A very enjoyable, entertaining read. Can’t wait to read the next instalment!
November 17, 2012
I loved the first book in the series (Dirty Little Secrets), but the second book is even better.
January 4, 2015
Excellent!
January 1, 2015
A Dirty Shame (J.J. Graves Mystery #2)by Liliana Hart, was a bit more somber then the first book, but I was happy that the events in book one were not swept under the carpet, but were incorporated into this book in as part of the continuing plot.
In book two we find JJ and Jack working on another series of murders that seem to be related to a hate crime. Surrounding this main theme, we see JJ coming to teams with what happened to her in book 1, her path to healing is a rough one, and a bit quick(especially if you don't take the "12" weeks she spent away from Bloody Mary into account). Jack remains lovable & supportive though her process, and by the end of the book he has declared his love to JJ ,furthering the romantic theme of the books.
The story is well written, and does have some humor, just not as much as the first book had. Interlaced with the murder plot we get more of JJ’s back story, and glimpses into why Jack is the sheriff in Bloody Mary (more info on this appears in book three) The author does a good job tying all the of the plots threads together, and ends the book with a big surprise. It was this ending that drove me directly into book 3, as I really needed to know what was going to happen.
For me this was a strong 4 star read, the themes and references in the book, being so real, they could be found in the pages of any American newspaper.
In book two we find JJ and Jack working on another series of murders that seem to be related to a hate crime. Surrounding this main theme, we see JJ coming to teams with what happened to her in book 1, her path to healing is a rough one, and a bit quick(especially if you don't take the "12" weeks she spent away from Bloody Mary into account). Jack remains lovable & supportive though her process, and by the end of the book he has declared his love to JJ ,furthering the romantic theme of the books.
The story is well written, and does have some humor, just not as much as the first book had. Interlaced with the murder plot we get more of JJ’s back story, and glimpses into why Jack is the sheriff in Bloody Mary (more info on this appears in book three) The author does a good job tying all the of the plots threads together, and ends the book with a big surprise. It was this ending that drove me directly into book 3, as I really needed to know what was going to happen.
For me this was a strong 4 star read, the themes and references in the book, being so real, they could be found in the pages of any American newspaper.
February 2, 2017
Little nuances bug me, for example, there is a comment about three deaths, and it almost became four. A writer should know her own work. In the last book, it was actually four murders, and one attempted murder. Need to keep track of little details like that.
Also, the part about the military KIAs really bugged me. They are not prepped by private funeral homes. They are prepped at Dover Air Force base. Fact check, please.
And in the last book, didn't Jeremy whatever his name was tell JJ that he cut her parents' brake lines? So why is JJ still saying possible suicide?
Also, the part about the military KIAs really bugged me. They are not prepped by private funeral homes. They are prepped at Dover Air Force base. Fact check, please.
And in the last book, didn't Jeremy whatever his name was tell JJ that he cut her parents' brake lines? So why is JJ still saying possible suicide?
December 2, 2012
This is a must read book for everyone who loves murder/mystery with a hint of romance. This book had me gripped from the start and it didn't take me long to finish it as I couldn't put it down. It left me on one beauty of a cliffhanger and I cannot wait for the 3rd book :)
December 13, 2022
First reaction: 🤔
Description: take the description from the first book and put it here.
Review: this is so similar to the first, it's not even a coincidence. All the Author did was change a few things around and BAM you have book two. This reminds me of a Melinda Leigh book. Where she writes a murder mystery and has the first character get hurt and then in the second book, the second character gets hurt and then in the third book the third character gets hurt until it goes around in a big circle. Kinda predictable. I love Melinda though. Mary Burton is predictable because she always has a love sex thing in her murder mysteries. Even if the sex is cliche. Don't matter ha. Gotta love Mary though. Liliana Hart joins the groupies. It was identical to the first. I mean the only difference was, there weren't several killings, and no one was 'technically injured' but had that one big omg moment ha. To tell the truth I dozed off a lot. I skimmed alot. Barely read it. I will say this had A LOT of sex. I was wondering if Miss Hart had a meeting with Mary Burton because it totally reminds me that. This was more murder mystery sex. But follows along as the first did. The only reason I didnt dnf was because I wanted to see who killed the Rev.
My rating is a 4/5 because it was kinda predictable to a point and I dozed.
I won't continue on to read all thirteen books. I think two is enough.
Description: take the description from the first book and put it here.
Review: this is so similar to the first, it's not even a coincidence. All the Author did was change a few things around and BAM you have book two. This reminds me of a Melinda Leigh book. Where she writes a murder mystery and has the first character get hurt and then in the second book, the second character gets hurt and then in the third book the third character gets hurt until it goes around in a big circle. Kinda predictable. I love Melinda though. Mary Burton is predictable because she always has a love sex thing in her murder mysteries. Even if the sex is cliche. Don't matter ha. Gotta love Mary though. Liliana Hart joins the groupies. It was identical to the first. I mean the only difference was, there weren't several killings, and no one was 'technically injured' but had that one big omg moment ha. To tell the truth I dozed off a lot. I skimmed alot. Barely read it. I will say this had A LOT of sex. I was wondering if Miss Hart had a meeting with Mary Burton because it totally reminds me that. This was more murder mystery sex. But follows along as the first did. The only reason I didnt dnf was because I wanted to see who killed the Rev.
My rating is a 4/5 because it was kinda predictable to a point and I dozed.
I won't continue on to read all thirteen books. I think two is enough.
July 18, 2021
I found this second installment annoying. If you're a romance-reader looking for a bit of suspense/murder mystery, I guess you'll love this. This isn't to say the murder investigation was relegated to the background while Jack and JJ get it on. No, the book stays on the investigation...BUT, it's like I can't listen to more than a couple of sentences and I have to listen to what JJ feels about Jack, about everything darn thing he does, he thinks, he is. The book may revolve around the murder but the world revolves around Jack as far as JJ is concerned. Why don't they just get it on then move on to the murder? Oh wait. They did get it on. But not enough to stop JJ thinking about Jack 24/7 and sharing her thoughts on Jack with me at every page. Groan....
And we were told in the previous book that Jeremy tampered with the brakes of her parents' car, causing the accident which killed them. Why is JJ still saying the town thinks of her as coming from parents who committed suicide? This is just one book ago and only this is only book 2. The author forgot?
And if JJ ran away to avoid the FBI who were making it difficult for her in the big city, if they were investigating the shenanigans her parents were up to using their funeral home, why on earth did JJ go right back to their tiny small town of less than 3,000 and take over the running of the mortuary? Surely that would make the FBI suspicious! She was a doctor. Why not open a clinic?
In the end, my opinion is that the author clearly can't get her foot out of the Romance genre and should return to it.
And we were told in the previous book that Jeremy tampered with the brakes of her parents' car, causing the accident which killed them. Why is JJ still saying the town thinks of her as coming from parents who committed suicide? This is just one book ago and only this is only book 2. The author forgot?
And if JJ ran away to avoid the FBI who were making it difficult for her in the big city, if they were investigating the shenanigans her parents were up to using their funeral home, why on earth did JJ go right back to their tiny small town of less than 3,000 and take over the running of the mortuary? Surely that would make the FBI suspicious! She was a doctor. Why not open a clinic?
In the end, my opinion is that the author clearly can't get her foot out of the Romance genre and should return to it.
May 14, 2021
I wish I had more to say about this book but I’m a little at a loss. Nothing here was groundbreaking, exactly, but it certainly was an improvement on the first book... I’m beginning to feel like the big draw for this series is gonna be J.J. and Jack, not the mysteries. And even then, I’m not exactly rushing to get to book three. I’ve got it on hold and when I get it, I’ll get it. 🤷🏽♀️
August 6, 2022
Action, more killing than a Keanu Reeves movie...slight exaggeration but, there is some violent activities and mystery and trying to solve these acts of extreme dissatisfaction with breathing people by someone. Good characters.
September 26, 2021
I mostly liked this story but both books so far have inconsistencies and holes in the plot that are not explained. Like the characters and dialogue is well done.
February 22, 2023
I was thinking I’d take a break from the series but then I got to the end of this book and of course I need to jump right to the next one. Fun reading.
May 13, 2015
I swear, this series gets better and better. J.J. Graves is such a complex character, especially now. The events of book 1 profoundly affected her, and
J.J. has returned to Bloody Mary after a four month sabbatical following her near murder. She has barely crossed the town limits when she encounters a murder. And, just like that, she's thrust right back into a role she's not sure she's ready for yet. Jack is happy to see her and not willing to let any more time go by before he tells her how he really feels about her. You know - not to complicate things any further.
I love that Liliana Hart has made J.J. so flawed. She was nearly strangled to death in her own house. That will absolutely mess with your head in life-changing ways. Her voice is permanently damaged. She's jumpy and carries a gun everywhere now. She doesn't like being touched, even by those she has known and loved her whole life. She can't step foot in the house she grew up in. She can't sleep more than an hour or so at a time. J.J. is forever changed and she doesn't know how to move forward.
The decision is taken out of her hands when she comes across an apparent hate crime on her way back into town. She's the first person on the scene, and her old instincts kick in. As in book 1, I really enjoyed the scenes where J.J. gets to don her many caps. In Bloody Mary, she's the medical examiner, the coroner and the mortician. She's like the dead whisperer, and it appears that her new phobias haven't hindered her ability to do her job. With each new dead body that shows up in this new case, J.J. cuts each one open with ease to determine how, when at with what he or she was killed.
Jack, J.J.'s BFF since grade school, is very happy to see her back in town. We got an inkling of Jack's true feelings for her at the end of book 1, and in A Dirty Rotten Shame, Jack lays it all out for her. His way of dealing with J.J. is uniquely perfect. Jack knows she's been through a lot, and because of his time on both the SWAT team and the local police force, I think Jack has had some opportunity to deal with sensitive situations. It's like he knew just what to do and say to J.J. to make her comfortable at least around him. Jack was infinitely patient and sweet. And yet, he never coddled her. He let her be afraid, but also let her know he was there for her and he was never leaving. It was exactly what she needed.
The romance between Jack and J.J. was perfectly paced. Given J.J.'s new hang-ups, it didn't happen too soon. Jack definitely had to get her used to the idea that he's in love with her and has been for years. How he did that was so completely and utterly perfect. The other thing I loved about this book is, even after Jack declares his feelings, the snarky banter that is hallmark for these two doesn't stop. Yes J.J. has been through something awful and the nature of the crimes in this book is pretty heinous. But, Liliana Hart writes in these perfect one-line zingers, and creates these colorful side characters that bring much needed levity and hilarity to an otherwise dark and foreboding book.
Liliana Hart is a master at weaving a complex web. Just when you think you know who did it, that person is ruled out. There are twists and turns and moments that had me biting my nails. It was awesome and exciting. And the bomb that is dropped at the very end will leave you begging for more right away.
Once again, I listened to the audio version of A Dirty Rotten Shame. Laura Faye Smith narrates this series perfectly. She really captures Jack and J.J. exactly how I picture them.
If you love crime and mystery dramas with a hint of romance, this series is one you should definitely check out.
J.J. has returned to Bloody Mary after a four month sabbatical following her near murder. She has barely crossed the town limits when she encounters a murder. And, just like that, she's thrust right back into a role she's not sure she's ready for yet. Jack is happy to see her and not willing to let any more time go by before he tells her how he really feels about her. You know - not to complicate things any further.
I love that Liliana Hart has made J.J. so flawed. She was nearly strangled to death in her own house. That will absolutely mess with your head in life-changing ways. Her voice is permanently damaged. She's jumpy and carries a gun everywhere now. She doesn't like being touched, even by those she has known and loved her whole life. She can't step foot in the house she grew up in. She can't sleep more than an hour or so at a time. J.J. is forever changed and she doesn't know how to move forward.
The decision is taken out of her hands when she comes across an apparent hate crime on her way back into town. She's the first person on the scene, and her old instincts kick in. As in book 1, I really enjoyed the scenes where J.J. gets to don her many caps. In Bloody Mary, she's the medical examiner, the coroner and the mortician. She's like the dead whisperer, and it appears that her new phobias haven't hindered her ability to do her job. With each new dead body that shows up in this new case, J.J. cuts each one open with ease to determine how, when at with what he or she was killed.
Jack, J.J.'s BFF since grade school, is very happy to see her back in town. We got an inkling of Jack's true feelings for her at the end of book 1, and in A Dirty Rotten Shame, Jack lays it all out for her. His way of dealing with J.J. is uniquely perfect. Jack knows she's been through a lot, and because of his time on both the SWAT team and the local police force, I think Jack has had some opportunity to deal with sensitive situations. It's like he knew just what to do and say to J.J. to make her comfortable at least around him. Jack was infinitely patient and sweet. And yet, he never coddled her. He let her be afraid, but also let her know he was there for her and he was never leaving. It was exactly what she needed.
The romance between Jack and J.J. was perfectly paced. Given J.J.'s new hang-ups, it didn't happen too soon. Jack definitely had to get her used to the idea that he's in love with her and has been for years. How he did that was so completely and utterly perfect. The other thing I loved about this book is, even after Jack declares his feelings, the snarky banter that is hallmark for these two doesn't stop. Yes J.J. has been through something awful and the nature of the crimes in this book is pretty heinous. But, Liliana Hart writes in these perfect one-line zingers, and creates these colorful side characters that bring much needed levity and hilarity to an otherwise dark and foreboding book.
Liliana Hart is a master at weaving a complex web. Just when you think you know who did it, that person is ruled out. There are twists and turns and moments that had me biting my nails. It was awesome and exciting. And the bomb that is dropped at the very end will leave you begging for more right away.
Once again, I listened to the audio version of A Dirty Rotten Shame. Laura Faye Smith narrates this series perfectly. She really captures Jack and J.J. exactly how I picture them.
If you love crime and mystery dramas with a hint of romance, this series is one you should definitely check out.
February 6, 2014
My Review:
Overall.... 4.50
Performance... 4.50
Story.... 4.75
I'm officially in love with this series. I love Jack. I love J.J. and I love where their story went in this book! After the ending of book #1, J.J.'s world was pretty much shattered and she's been in hiding and away from Bloody Mary and Jack in the months since. This story starts with her coming home, hitting the city limits and finding a mutilated body as she comes into town. Nothing like being thrown right back into work and Jack with no time to adjust. And that's a problem for J.J. because she's still reeling from the events that happened months before. While she's still in shock though, it's just solidified things for Jack....he's in love with her and it's time for her to simply accept it. *sigh* I love how absolutely sure he is of them and their love. Jack's character is amazing!!
This story twists all over the place as J.J. and Jack are once again trying to track down a murderer. The clues are leading everywhere but through it all the amazing part of this particular book for me was the new relationship between Jack and JJ. They've always been best friends so watching slip into something more was fabulous. I love how real JJ feels. She is so scared of this...so scared of screwing it all up. She adores Jack and that terrifies her because her life hasn't been a happy one. For her, loving him means a guarantee that she's just going to lose him. But at this point, she simply can't resist him anymore. Even though she's sure it's going to end, she goes into it all planning to enjoy it while she can so she can have the memories to savor for later. *sigh* My heart just aches for her.
I love this ongoing series and the cliffhanger KILLED ME!! Seriously, I was vacuuming when the audio ended and stopped in the middle of the room to go buy book #3....thank goodness it was already out, even if it wasn't in audio yet.
Overall.... 4.50
Performance... 4.50
Story.... 4.75
I'm officially in love with this series. I love Jack. I love J.J. and I love where their story went in this book! After the ending of book #1, J.J.'s world was pretty much shattered and she's been in hiding and away from Bloody Mary and Jack in the months since. This story starts with her coming home, hitting the city limits and finding a mutilated body as she comes into town. Nothing like being thrown right back into work and Jack with no time to adjust. And that's a problem for J.J. because she's still reeling from the events that happened months before. While she's still in shock though, it's just solidified things for Jack....he's in love with her and it's time for her to simply accept it. *sigh* I love how absolutely sure he is of them and their love. Jack's character is amazing!!
This story twists all over the place as J.J. and Jack are once again trying to track down a murderer. The clues are leading everywhere but through it all the amazing part of this particular book for me was the new relationship between Jack and JJ. They've always been best friends so watching slip into something more was fabulous. I love how real JJ feels. She is so scared of this...so scared of screwing it all up. She adores Jack and that terrifies her because her life hasn't been a happy one. For her, loving him means a guarantee that she's just going to lose him. But at this point, she simply can't resist him anymore. Even though she's sure it's going to end, she goes into it all planning to enjoy it while she can so she can have the memories to savor for later. *sigh* My heart just aches for her.
I love this ongoing series and the cliffhanger KILLED ME!! Seriously, I was vacuuming when the audio ended and stopped in the middle of the room to go buy book #3....thank goodness it was already out, even if it wasn't in audio yet.
July 11, 2013
OMG!!! Another great book in the series but the ending had me screaming and when I realized the third book won't be out till November I began to cry!! How can I wait that long after reading that cliffhanger!!! Ugh the agony of it all!!
I really love the characters and really can't say that enough. They seem so real, the whole story is written so well you feel like you are part of it. Everything just flows right and the personalities fit within the story too. J.J. is becoming a favorite! Oh and Jack,sexiness and lovable. There was less sexual tension b/w the two this book, why well you will just have to find out, lol. The story had great twist and turns and I somewhat had an idea of who the guilty parties were but not all of them.
I am going to go insane waiting for the next book. I was hoping the next one would go that directions, but it just stinks have to wait that long to read it....lol! Don't hesitate to get this book or series!
I really love the characters and really can't say that enough. They seem so real, the whole story is written so well you feel like you are part of it. Everything just flows right and the personalities fit within the story too. J.J. is becoming a favorite! Oh and Jack,sexiness and lovable. There was less sexual tension b/w the two this book, why well you will just have to find out, lol. The story had great twist and turns and I somewhat had an idea of who the guilty parties were but not all of them.
I am going to go insane waiting for the next book. I was hoping the next one would go that directions, but it just stinks have to wait that long to read it....lol! Don't hesitate to get this book or series!
January 3, 2013
... and the Mystery continues This was a great follow-up to Dirty Little Secrets. This story continues to build and we learn more about JJ Graves. The mystery continues to build as they solve the deaths of three local Bloody Mary residents. We learn more about JJ's past, but still not her first name... and at the end there is a surprise. I'm not sure how JJ will react and the author will keep us guessing until book 3 Dirty Rotten Scoundrel is released!
June 19, 2013
I can't believe I just discovered Ms. Hart. This book had me shirking my parental duties just to finish. I could not put this book down. I love J.J. And Jack. They are so good together. Trouble seems to follow her but she is stronger in this second book of the series. I cannot wait for the next installment. If you haven't put this on your TBR list, you are truly missing out.
August 7, 2016
O SON SAYFADAKİ CÜMLE HALA AKLIMDAN GİTMİYOR... Neden bilmiyorum ama bu yazarın kalemini Linda Howard'a benzetiyorum , yani öyle çok okumadım Linda Howard ama biraz benzettim tarzlarını sanki. Bloody Mary küçük ama nasıl olaylı bir kasaba öyle! Jack ve Jaye'in durumunu merak ediyorum neler olacak bakalım...
December 11, 2012
This is a must read book for everyone who loves murder/mystery with a hint of romance. This book had me gripped from the start and it didnt take me long to finish as i couldnt put it down. It left me on one beauty of a cliffhanger and i cannot wait for the 3rd book. :)
February 3, 2013
This book hooks you from beginning to end. I can't wait for book 3!
April 25, 2014
I liked this book even more than book 1. Maybe because you get to know JJ a little more. Whatever the reason, looking forward to book 3. Thrilling and chilling read.
January 11, 2016
See my reviews of the book 5 here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
July 28, 2013
Loved it! Can't wait for the next in the series. Her endings are mouth dropping!
January 26, 2018
This book takes place 12 weeks after the events in book one ends and JJ is just returning back to town after taking some time away to deal with the events in book 1. JJ and Jack are immediately pulled into a series of murders that they believe are hate crimes. JJ is still coming to terms with what happened to her in book 1 and healing with Jack's support. Jack is still an amazing, supportive and Alpha guy and we get some traction in the relationship between the two of them.
The suspense is well written and I enjoyed this one more than the first book's mystery. We get a bit more of a backstory for both JJ and Jack. There was some humor although not as much as the first book. The book ends with a surprise and I'm looking forward to reading the next book to see what happens.
The suspense is well written and I enjoyed this one more than the first book's mystery. We get a bit more of a backstory for both JJ and Jack. There was some humor although not as much as the first book. The book ends with a surprise and I'm looking forward to reading the next book to see what happens.
January 8, 2018
4.5/5.0
Okay, I officially LOVE this series! I love the character of J.J and I love LOVE the character of Jack! Their life-long friendship that turned to love (although J.J. is trying desperately to ignore that fact) just melts the heart. Jack is completely aware and determined to help J.J. understand how perfect they are and give her the time and courage to take the step forward in their relationship. *sigh* He is wonderful!
AND... the mystery side of the story is everything a reading slueth could hope for. And, although, the culprits might be guessed before the ending - the journey is an absolute delight!
Okay, I officially LOVE this series! I love the character of J.J and I love LOVE the character of Jack! Their life-long friendship that turned to love (although J.J. is trying desperately to ignore that fact) just melts the heart. Jack is completely aware and determined to help J.J. understand how perfect they are and give her the time and courage to take the step forward in their relationship. *sigh* He is wonderful!
AND... the mystery side of the story is everything a reading slueth could hope for. And, although, the culprits might be guessed before the ending - the journey is an absolute delight!
April 24, 2019
DIRTY SHAME
Well damn.... Jaye and Jack are back on the case. Jaye starts out a little lost in this story. She doesn't know what to make of her past and she is hesitate about the future. Thank God for Jack. He was there for Jaye as her best friend and other half.
The case has so many twist and turns. There were so many moving parts and so many people that were up to no good. I can't for the next mystery. The town of Blood Mary holds so much in the ways of murder.
Well damn.... Jaye and Jack are back on the case. Jaye starts out a little lost in this story. She doesn't know what to make of her past and she is hesitate about the future. Thank God for Jack. He was there for Jaye as her best friend and other half.
The case has so many twist and turns. There were so many moving parts and so many people that were up to no good. I can't for the next mystery. The town of Blood Mary holds so much in the ways of murder.
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