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Captivated
Juliet Lewis has one too many quirks for her own well-being. Snooping was bound to get her in trouble with the locals someday, but when she comes across sexy officer Tanner Sullivan executing the local drug dealer in cold blood, things turn dire for her. Will Tanner turn out to be her jailor or savior when a very nasty character believes Juliet stumbled onto something she should have kept her cute nose out of.
Sparks fly when the obsessive-compulsive Juliet and the paranoid Tanner cross paths in this quirky romantic thriller with a new twist around every corner.
Sparks fly when the obsessive-compulsive Juliet and the paranoid Tanner cross paths in this quirky romantic thriller with a new twist around every corner.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2017
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Annette Mori
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Annette is an award-winning author, published by Affinity Rainbow Publications, who lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her wife and their five furry kids. With over thirty published novels, four Lesfic Bard finalist awards, two Lesfic Bard Awards, and one Goldie Award for her fourth novel, Locked Inside, she finally feels like a real author. Annette is as much a reader as a writer and always looking for the next lesfic novel to cue up. She came up with the One Fan at a Time tagline because it rolled off the tongue much better than One Reader at a Time. After pondering who she was at her core, it was all about connecting to each reader on a personal level. She would be the first to admit she doesn't do well with the masses. If someone picks up her book and it touches them she believes she has achieved what she wants with her writing by reaching each reader. It is who she is at her core. Drop her a line she loves to hear from readers: annettemori0859@gmail.com or sign up for her mailing list at: http://eepurl.com/cS3amj You can also catch her latest blogs at: https://annettemori0859.wordpress.com/ or visit the Affinity Rainbow Publications website for her books and many other outstanding authors: https://www.affinityebooks.com
One Fan at a Time
Annette is an award-winning author, published by Affinity Rainbow Publications, who lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her wife and their five furry kids. With over thirty published novels, four Lesfic Bard finalist awards, two Lesfic Bard Awards, and one Goldie Award for her fourth novel, Locked Inside, she finally feels like a real author. Annette is as much a reader as a writer and always looking for the next lesfic novel to cue up. She came up with the One Fan at a Time tagline because it rolled off the tongue much better than One Reader at a Time. After pondering who she was at her core, it was all about connecting to each reader on a personal level. She would be the first to admit she doesn't do well with the masses. If someone picks up her book and it touches them she believes she has achieved what she wants with her writing by reaching each reader. It is who she is at her core. Drop her a line she loves to hear from readers: annettemori0859@gmail.com or sign up for her mailing list at: http://eepurl.com/cS3amj You can also catch her latest blogs at: https://annettemori0859.wordpress.com/ or visit the Affinity Rainbow Publications website for her books and many other outstanding authors: https://www.affinityebooks.com
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April 18, 2017
Love this amazing story!
Two different backgrounds, two opposites. One is sassy, moody, paranoid, self-assured, not afraid to cross the line to take down a scoundrel. The other quick-witted, obsessive, snoopy and a little bit of an oddball. They are two different women and that made reading about them so much fun. I was immediately drawn to the quirky characters. The story has a great romance, tension, action and at times it was funny. I had a smashing time with this book and I can highly recommend it.
Two different backgrounds, two opposites. One is sassy, moody, paranoid, self-assured, not afraid to cross the line to take down a scoundrel. The other quick-witted, obsessive, snoopy and a little bit of an oddball. They are two different women and that made reading about them so much fun. I was immediately drawn to the quirky characters. The story has a great romance, tension, action and at times it was funny. I had a smashing time with this book and I can highly recommend it.
April 15, 2017
4++
When you open an Annette Mori novel you literally never know quite what you are going to get. Her stories are all very different, quirky, with unusual characters and served with a huge dollup of humour.
In ‘Captivated’ we meet Juliet who almost defies description. Beautiful, but completely unaware of it, she has suffered from a bizarrely strict upbringing and developed into somebody with decided idiosyncrasies.. she's OCD and fanatical about hygiene and germs, but she is also the town snoop who just cannot keep her nose out of everyone else's business. She isn't a gossip, which redeems her, but the amateur sleuth just has to know what every one is up to.
The local law enforcement is hard nosed loner Tanner Sullivan, scarred from the loss of her partner and set on revenge. When Juliet see’s her take out the local drug dealer, apparently in cold blood, Tanner has no choice but to stash her in an out of the way, and extremely dirty, cabin. Juliet knows she is in deep trouble, that her obsession has caught up with her. She also knows her best chance for survival is bonding with the handsome cop.
The characters are extremely unusual for a lesfic romance/crime novel, but they grow on you, inexorably digging into your heart with their nutty moral code and eccentricities. Most of all they both know themselves enough to understand how unusual it is to find anyone who will accept them, and out of this comes a huge sense of tolerance for the oddities of others.
There is a large cast of townsfolk who flit through the scenes and gradually take shape. From the cheating estate agent to the dirty pharmacist Mori has created a strong background of complex characters who are drawn with great detail despite their minor roles. She has an amazing ability to create a sense of being there, knowing these people, as though you could walk into town and recognise every players.
The story is a combination of madcap coincidences and solid murder mystery, with a side order of undercover agent and a strong thread of keystone cop. It’s about serious crimes, but while the actions are deadly, the scenes are almost comedic at times, particularly Juliet’s total inability to do what she’s told.
It took me a little while to get into this one, the characters need time to grow on you, but it is worth every second; funny, serious, entertaining, amusing and sweet. This could definitely become a series, and I would love to know what they get up to next.
When you open an Annette Mori novel you literally never know quite what you are going to get. Her stories are all very different, quirky, with unusual characters and served with a huge dollup of humour.
In ‘Captivated’ we meet Juliet who almost defies description. Beautiful, but completely unaware of it, she has suffered from a bizarrely strict upbringing and developed into somebody with decided idiosyncrasies.. she's OCD and fanatical about hygiene and germs, but she is also the town snoop who just cannot keep her nose out of everyone else's business. She isn't a gossip, which redeems her, but the amateur sleuth just has to know what every one is up to.
The local law enforcement is hard nosed loner Tanner Sullivan, scarred from the loss of her partner and set on revenge. When Juliet see’s her take out the local drug dealer, apparently in cold blood, Tanner has no choice but to stash her in an out of the way, and extremely dirty, cabin. Juliet knows she is in deep trouble, that her obsession has caught up with her. She also knows her best chance for survival is bonding with the handsome cop.
The characters are extremely unusual for a lesfic romance/crime novel, but they grow on you, inexorably digging into your heart with their nutty moral code and eccentricities. Most of all they both know themselves enough to understand how unusual it is to find anyone who will accept them, and out of this comes a huge sense of tolerance for the oddities of others.
There is a large cast of townsfolk who flit through the scenes and gradually take shape. From the cheating estate agent to the dirty pharmacist Mori has created a strong background of complex characters who are drawn with great detail despite their minor roles. She has an amazing ability to create a sense of being there, knowing these people, as though you could walk into town and recognise every players.
The story is a combination of madcap coincidences and solid murder mystery, with a side order of undercover agent and a strong thread of keystone cop. It’s about serious crimes, but while the actions are deadly, the scenes are almost comedic at times, particularly Juliet’s total inability to do what she’s told.
It took me a little while to get into this one, the characters need time to grow on you, but it is worth every second; funny, serious, entertaining, amusing and sweet. This could definitely become a series, and I would love to know what they get up to next.
April 8, 2017
Another hit.
I don't think there has been one book Annette Mori has wrote that I don't like. Same goes for this one now. With Juliet and her many quirks and the sexy paranoid police officer. The two of them together equals a funny romantic mystery. The chemistry between the two of these characters were amazing. I would definitely recommend this book.
I don't think there has been one book Annette Mori has wrote that I don't like. Same goes for this one now. With Juliet and her many quirks and the sexy paranoid police officer. The two of them together equals a funny romantic mystery. The chemistry between the two of these characters were amazing. I would definitely recommend this book.
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June 29, 2017Captivating
This book was captivating. Loved it. Ran smoothly from chapter to chapter. Held your attention. Tanner and Juliette were great. Shows you that opposite due attract. Five stars.
This book was captivating. Loved it. Ran smoothly from chapter to chapter. Held your attention. Tanner and Juliette were great. Shows you that opposite due attract. Five stars.
April 23, 2017
Loved it
I really loved all of Juliet's quirks and found it adorable that tanner was willing to work with them. Not many folks can see past a person's ocd.
I really loved all of Juliet's quirks and found it adorable that tanner was willing to work with them. Not many folks can see past a person's ocd.
April 25, 2017
Captivated will captivate many of you. Mori mix a cute fast happening romance with an interesting police thriller.
If you are looking for a nice surprise-less romance this is the book for you. Both lady are interesting and the relationship pleasant to discover. I give bonus points for writing a character with OCD, diversity is always awesome. A little warning for those who search a story with a lot of characters development. This is not for you. As soon as you meet a character, you know almost everything about them. Discovering them is nice, but that's it.
The romance part is pretty classic and obvious. Like a good old pair of slippers, always comfortable. The thriller aspect of the story, not much of surprise for a season reader, but any casual reader will love to discover the intrigue piece by piece.
I would recommend this for anyone who want a nice uncomplicated read.
3.5/5
If you are looking for a nice surprise-less romance this is the book for you. Both lady are interesting and the relationship pleasant to discover. I give bonus points for writing a character with OCD, diversity is always awesome. A little warning for those who search a story with a lot of characters development. This is not for you. As soon as you meet a character, you know almost everything about them. Discovering them is nice, but that's it.
The romance part is pretty classic and obvious. Like a good old pair of slippers, always comfortable. The thriller aspect of the story, not much of surprise for a season reader, but any casual reader will love to discover the intrigue piece by piece.
I would recommend this for anyone who want a nice uncomplicated read.
3.5/5
August 26, 2018
Enjoyable and entertaining.
March 26, 2019
I was captivated by this book. What an odd couple. Juliet, the would be spy with OCD and Tanner the hard ass cop. You would never think they had anything in common. But opposites do attract. The story took on a solid murder mystery and dealt with serious subject matter. Whenever I pick up a Annette Mori book I never know where it will take me. I thoroughly enjoyed the read and highly recommend it.
May 14, 2017
Absolutely loved it, for me this book has all the ingredients I love in a book, humor, quirky characters, mystery and romance. I'm sure to be reading more of this author.
November 9, 2017
Great story. Captivating plot.
July 4, 2025
She writes well and I enjoyed this, but a bit too much WTF and number / style of murder almost comic book to be 5*. If you like that sort of thing, go for it!
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