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Someone Else's Fairytale #5
In guten wie in schlechten Zeiten
Chloe hat alles: Sie führt eine glückliche Ehe mit Hollywood-Superstar Jason Vanderholt, ihr erstes gemeinsames Kind ist unterwegs und bald steht die Hochzeit ihrer besten Freundin Lori an, bei der sie die Trauzeugin sein wird. Die Belastungen der vergangenen Jahre liegen hinter ihr… beinahe.
Denn Chris Winters, Chloes Halbbruder, ist immer noch auf freiem Fuß, obwohl er der Hauptverdächtige in einem Doppelmord ist. Die Polizei hat nicht genug Beweise, um ihn zu überführen, aber Chloe ist sich sicher, dass er es war. Schließlich hat er auch versucht, sie umzubringen, als sie noch ein Kind war.
Als Chris anfängt, Lori zu verfolgen, ist Chloe außer sich und setzt alles daran, ihn ein für alle Mal hinter Gitter zu bringen. Sie hat das beste Sicherheitsteam, das man für Geld bekommen kann und trotzdem hat sie das Gefühl, dass ihnen etwas entgeht – und Fehler können in diesem Geschäft tödlich sein. Doch je gründlicher sie nachforscht, desto weniger passen die Puzzleteile zusammen.
Chloe bleiben nur wenige Wochen, um herauszubekommen, wie sie ihre beste Freundin schützen, die Hochzeit vor einer Katastrophe bewahren und Chris zurück ins Gefängnis schicken kann. Sie muss das Rätsel unbedingt lösen, bevor er erneut zuschlägt.
Denn Chris Winters, Chloes Halbbruder, ist immer noch auf freiem Fuß, obwohl er der Hauptverdächtige in einem Doppelmord ist. Die Polizei hat nicht genug Beweise, um ihn zu überführen, aber Chloe ist sich sicher, dass er es war. Schließlich hat er auch versucht, sie umzubringen, als sie noch ein Kind war.
Als Chris anfängt, Lori zu verfolgen, ist Chloe außer sich und setzt alles daran, ihn ein für alle Mal hinter Gitter zu bringen. Sie hat das beste Sicherheitsteam, das man für Geld bekommen kann und trotzdem hat sie das Gefühl, dass ihnen etwas entgeht – und Fehler können in diesem Geschäft tödlich sein. Doch je gründlicher sie nachforscht, desto weniger passen die Puzzleteile zusammen.
Chloe bleiben nur wenige Wochen, um herauszubekommen, wie sie ihre beste Freundin schützen, die Hochzeit vor einer Katastrophe bewahren und Chris zurück ins Gefängnis schicken kann. Sie muss das Rätsel unbedingt lösen, bevor er erneut zuschlägt.
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First published June 1, 2017
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E.M. Tippetts
40 books506 followersEmily Mah Tippetts writes romance under the name E.M. Tippetts and science fiction and fantasy under the name Emily Mah. Before she was a published author, she was an attorney who specialized in real estate, contracts, and estate planning, especially literary estate planning.
Her most recent pro publications have been her science fiction and fantasy short stories in magazines like Black Gate, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and the anthology, Shanghai Steam.
Her most recent pro publications have been her science fiction and fantasy short stories in magazines like Black Gate, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and the anthology, Shanghai Steam.
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May 21, 2017
Sempre que aparece um livro cujo protagonista é ator eu me interesso e foi o caso do primeiro livro dessa série. Jason é o ator famoso e leva o toco da Chloe, que não é nem um pouco fã dele e deslumbrada com a carreira.
Eu adorei o primeiro livro e queria ter lido mais sobre o casal nesse quinto livro, eles estão num momento especial de suas vidas mas eles ficaram em segundo plano. Novamente o livro gira em torno de desvendar pistas de criminosos mais que tudo. Acho que está na hora da autora mudar de série, encerrar..ou retonar com o casalsinho para algo mais leve ...hunf
Eu adorei o primeiro livro e queria ter lido mais sobre o casal nesse quinto livro, eles estão num momento especial de suas vidas mas eles ficaram em segundo plano. Novamente o livro gira em torno de desvendar pistas de criminosos mais que tudo. Acho que está na hora da autora mudar de série, encerrar..ou retonar com o casalsinho para algo mais leve ...hunf
June 6, 2017
This is a series I've been following from the very beginning and one I would highly recommend reading in order. You just won't get the back history and relationships if you jump ahead. So, for your own reading enjoyment, read this series in order! :)
The first book in this series begins with the meeting and courtship of Chloe and Jason. It had more romantic feel but as the series progresses, it's less about their relationship and more about other circumstances that arise and family relationships, always with a bit of suspense and mystery thrown in.
In this book, Chloe is on set with Jason and pregnant with her first child. Bad things start happening back home and Chloe feels the pull to get there to help. Chloe holds a lot of guilt over the way her personal life has overflowed to the people around her that she cares about. She is always trying to protect and save. I love that Chloe is smart and has such a deep rooted sense of loyalty to those close to her. Chloe is an awesome friend.
This book felt more like a mystery to me. The suspense wasn't as prominent in this book although there is a definite build up to the end events. I didn't really have a clue as to what was really happening and I was learning things right along with the characters for the whole book. It made me feel like I was a part of the book- not knowing more or less than the characters.
I have enjoyed every book in this series and the natural progression and continuation I've felt from the stories. Every time I come back to this series I feel like I'm meeting up with old friends which is exactly what I want as a reader. If you haven't read anything from this author or series, you should!! This is a fun one!
Content: mild violence
I received a copy of this book from WordSmith Publicity as part of a promotional tour. All opinions expressed are my own.
The first book in this series begins with the meeting and courtship of Chloe and Jason. It had more romantic feel but as the series progresses, it's less about their relationship and more about other circumstances that arise and family relationships, always with a bit of suspense and mystery thrown in.
In this book, Chloe is on set with Jason and pregnant with her first child. Bad things start happening back home and Chloe feels the pull to get there to help. Chloe holds a lot of guilt over the way her personal life has overflowed to the people around her that she cares about. She is always trying to protect and save. I love that Chloe is smart and has such a deep rooted sense of loyalty to those close to her. Chloe is an awesome friend.
This book felt more like a mystery to me. The suspense wasn't as prominent in this book although there is a definite build up to the end events. I didn't really have a clue as to what was really happening and I was learning things right along with the characters for the whole book. It made me feel like I was a part of the book- not knowing more or less than the characters.
I have enjoyed every book in this series and the natural progression and continuation I've felt from the stories. Every time I come back to this series I feel like I'm meeting up with old friends which is exactly what I want as a reader. If you haven't read anything from this author or series, you should!! This is a fun one!
Content: mild violence
I received a copy of this book from WordSmith Publicity as part of a promotional tour. All opinions expressed are my own.
June 2, 2017
I flove this series! Ive loved this one ever since I read the first book - Someone Else's Fairytale.
Chloe and Jason have been my favorite couple! My favorite part about this series is that it even though its starts off as a Hollywood romance it has mystery, suspense and action mixed in.
I had loved the way Chloe and Jason's relationship slowly progressed and he got her to open up.She's had a difficult childhood and faces a lot in this series from paparazzi to serial killers and death threats. She's finally managed to settle into her life and accept it, but she faces many new challenges.
I really like reading about Chloe's work in forensics as its very fascinating and the author has portrayed it in a realistic manner. Unlike the TV shows, we see the truth, the emotional and the gritty parts here. It isn't as easy and as simple as a lab test.. It could take a lot of time and involves patience.
In this book, we have Chloe's BFF - Lori who's getting married! But her half-brother Chris is back and he's stalking Lori. Even though Chloe wishes nothing but to put him behind bars, the police don't have enough evidence to do so. So she takes it upon herself to investigate and gather evidence, before he becomes a bigger threat!
I dont want to give any spoilers away, but I loved how Chloe went about things in this one! She's clever, cautious and loyal to a fault. We've seen her character undergo so mucb development since book one and its been amazing to read about. Her and Jason's relationship has also evolved in so many ways. I just wish we got to see more of Jason and his involvement in this one. But he's such a supportive partner!
I had so much fun reading this one and meeting all these characters back again!Hope we get to read many more installments like these and if you haven't read this series yet, what are yoy waiting for? Honestly, you are missing out on so much!! <3
Chloe and Jason have been my favorite couple! My favorite part about this series is that it even though its starts off as a Hollywood romance it has mystery, suspense and action mixed in.
I had loved the way Chloe and Jason's relationship slowly progressed and he got her to open up.She's had a difficult childhood and faces a lot in this series from paparazzi to serial killers and death threats. She's finally managed to settle into her life and accept it, but she faces many new challenges.
I really like reading about Chloe's work in forensics as its very fascinating and the author has portrayed it in a realistic manner. Unlike the TV shows, we see the truth, the emotional and the gritty parts here. It isn't as easy and as simple as a lab test.. It could take a lot of time and involves patience.
In this book, we have Chloe's BFF - Lori who's getting married! But her half-brother Chris is back and he's stalking Lori. Even though Chloe wishes nothing but to put him behind bars, the police don't have enough evidence to do so. So she takes it upon herself to investigate and gather evidence, before he becomes a bigger threat!
I dont want to give any spoilers away, but I loved how Chloe went about things in this one! She's clever, cautious and loyal to a fault. We've seen her character undergo so mucb development since book one and its been amazing to read about. Her and Jason's relationship has also evolved in so many ways. I just wish we got to see more of Jason and his involvement in this one. But he's such a supportive partner!
I had so much fun reading this one and meeting all these characters back again!Hope we get to read many more installments like these and if you haven't read this series yet, what are yoy waiting for? Honestly, you are missing out on so much!! <3
January 6, 2018
Chloe ist schwanger, im siebten Monat befindet sie sich jedoch nicht in ihrem Haus in Alberquerque, sondern bei Dreharbeiten ihres Mannes Jason in Island. Doch für eine Schwangere ist dies nicht unbedingt der angenehmste Ort, so mitten im Schnee.
Als jedoch ihre Freundin Lori von Chris, Chloes gewalttätigem Bruder besucht wird, schrillen bei Chloe alle Alarmglocken und sie fährt zurück nach Hause. Keinen Moment zu spät, denn etwas geht vor und Chris scheint seinen Racheplan noch nicht zu den Akten gelegt zu haben...
Ich liebe die „Nicht mein Märchen“-Reihe von E.M. Tippetts einfach.
Hier kommt noch einmal die Reihenfolge der Bücher:
1) Nicht mein Märchen (Buch 1)
2)Prinzessin in Not (Buch 2)
3) Break it Up (Spin-off)
4) A Safe Space (Spin-off)
5) Jagd nach dem großen bösen Wolf (Buch 3)
6) Das tapfere Schwesterlein (Buch 4)
7) In guten wie in schlechten Zeiten (Buch 5)
Für mich beinhalten diese Hauptbücher der Reihe eine ganz besondere Mischung, die ich bei anderen Büchern nicht so häufig vorfinde.
Denn Jason, der Mann von Chloe ist ein sehr bekannter Hollywood-Schauspieler. Und natürlich steht es außer Frage, dass dieser Aspekt eine gute Portion Glamour in das Buch bringt.
Alles beginnt mit einer Liebesgeschichte zwischen einem normalen Mädchen und diesem Mann, der von so vielen Menschen bewundert wird.
Aber auch „In guten wie in schlechten Zeiten“ zeigt dann noch seine anderen Facetten auf, die mir sehr gefallen. Denn es gibt mal wieder ein Rätsel zu lösen. Chris, Chloes Bruder und der Mensch, der versuchte ihr Leben zu zerstören, macht nun auch nicht vor ihrer besten Freundin halt.
Dieser Punkt und das Hinarbeiten auf das Finale macht diesen Roman nicht nur zu einem schönen Wiedersehen mit liebgewonnenen Figuren, es bringt nicht nur eine Liebesgeschichte mit sich, sondern auch diesen Thrilleraspekt, der wunderbar unterhält.
Für mich war schnell klar, wie ich Personen in diesem Buch einschätze und doch wurde ich eines besseren belehrt und etwas neues drängte sich gefährlich in den Vordergrund. Was genau dies ist, sage ich natürlich nicht, aber die Mischung macht für Leserinnen und Leser der Bücher auch dieses Werk zu einem wirklichen Lesespaß.
E.M. Tippetts schreibt flüssig, unterhaltend und lässt keine alten Charaktere im Regen stehen. Es gibt ein Wiedersehen mit netten Menschen, die man bisher gerne mochte und die auch hier wieder ihren Platz haben. So etwas liebe ich ja.
Hinzu kommt, dass es eine Hauptgeschichte gibt, aber auch die „Nebenstory“ rund um Chloes Schwangerschaft. So hatte ich das Gefühl wirklich bei Freunden zu sein, die ich ab und an besuche und deren Leben schlüssig weitergeht.
Ich bin unheimlich gespannt, was noch kommen mag und hoffe, dass E.M. Tippetts weiterschreibt.
Wünschen würde ich mir sehr, dass diese Reihe mehr Fans in Deutschland findet. Verdient hätte sie es.
Mein Fazit:
Chloe ist wieder da, hochschwanger und mit einem neuen Fall an der Hand. Es wird spannend, aber auch sehr familiär.
Als jedoch ihre Freundin Lori von Chris, Chloes gewalttätigem Bruder besucht wird, schrillen bei Chloe alle Alarmglocken und sie fährt zurück nach Hause. Keinen Moment zu spät, denn etwas geht vor und Chris scheint seinen Racheplan noch nicht zu den Akten gelegt zu haben...
Ich liebe die „Nicht mein Märchen“-Reihe von E.M. Tippetts einfach.
Hier kommt noch einmal die Reihenfolge der Bücher:
1) Nicht mein Märchen (Buch 1)
2)Prinzessin in Not (Buch 2)
3) Break it Up (Spin-off)
4) A Safe Space (Spin-off)
5) Jagd nach dem großen bösen Wolf (Buch 3)
6) Das tapfere Schwesterlein (Buch 4)
7) In guten wie in schlechten Zeiten (Buch 5)
Für mich beinhalten diese Hauptbücher der Reihe eine ganz besondere Mischung, die ich bei anderen Büchern nicht so häufig vorfinde.
Denn Jason, der Mann von Chloe ist ein sehr bekannter Hollywood-Schauspieler. Und natürlich steht es außer Frage, dass dieser Aspekt eine gute Portion Glamour in das Buch bringt.
Alles beginnt mit einer Liebesgeschichte zwischen einem normalen Mädchen und diesem Mann, der von so vielen Menschen bewundert wird.
Aber auch „In guten wie in schlechten Zeiten“ zeigt dann noch seine anderen Facetten auf, die mir sehr gefallen. Denn es gibt mal wieder ein Rätsel zu lösen. Chris, Chloes Bruder und der Mensch, der versuchte ihr Leben zu zerstören, macht nun auch nicht vor ihrer besten Freundin halt.
Dieser Punkt und das Hinarbeiten auf das Finale macht diesen Roman nicht nur zu einem schönen Wiedersehen mit liebgewonnenen Figuren, es bringt nicht nur eine Liebesgeschichte mit sich, sondern auch diesen Thrilleraspekt, der wunderbar unterhält.
Für mich war schnell klar, wie ich Personen in diesem Buch einschätze und doch wurde ich eines besseren belehrt und etwas neues drängte sich gefährlich in den Vordergrund. Was genau dies ist, sage ich natürlich nicht, aber die Mischung macht für Leserinnen und Leser der Bücher auch dieses Werk zu einem wirklichen Lesespaß.
E.M. Tippetts schreibt flüssig, unterhaltend und lässt keine alten Charaktere im Regen stehen. Es gibt ein Wiedersehen mit netten Menschen, die man bisher gerne mochte und die auch hier wieder ihren Platz haben. So etwas liebe ich ja.
Hinzu kommt, dass es eine Hauptgeschichte gibt, aber auch die „Nebenstory“ rund um Chloes Schwangerschaft. So hatte ich das Gefühl wirklich bei Freunden zu sein, die ich ab und an besuche und deren Leben schlüssig weitergeht.
Ich bin unheimlich gespannt, was noch kommen mag und hoffe, dass E.M. Tippetts weiterschreibt.
Wünschen würde ich mir sehr, dass diese Reihe mehr Fans in Deutschland findet. Verdient hätte sie es.
Mein Fazit:
Chloe ist wieder da, hochschwanger und mit einem neuen Fall an der Hand. Es wird spannend, aber auch sehr familiär.
August 25, 2017
Fifth book in the series, and given to me as an ARC as part of the author's mailing list. I enjoyed it, but not so much as some of the other books in the series.
Plot
Chloe's pregnant, about six months along. Her friend Lori is getting married. But meanwhile her half-brother Chris (who shot her when she was a child and is newly out of jail) has started harassing her and Lori, claiming he needs her help and her connections with the police because someone is trying to kill him.
Things I Liked
-Chloe's attitude towards her baby, though not a dominant element of the book, is nice--she sees the baby as already a person and refers to her as a "her", occasionally commenting on whether the baby seems to be asleep or lively. She has support from her friends and family on her pregnancy too.
-As always, Tippetts' attitude towards crime and towards violence is very no-nonsense, acknowledging that most crime comes from angry, selfish people making bad choices, not from criminal masterminds or complex motivations. I guess you'd call that "the banality of evil", and while I like my criminal masterminds at times it's good to see a more realistic view of what causes pain and violence, especially with the state the country is in right now.
-Last half of the book had some very exciting moments, even . I enjoyed the ratcheted tension towards the end a lot.
-Dr. Winters has become less someone we hate and more someone we are annoyed by. Perhaps Chloe will someday have a good relationship with him. Probably not, but at least we now see him as human.
Things I Did Not Like So Much
-First half of the book is very, very slow. We spend a lot of time chasing the red herring that Chris isn't actually being targeted, when it's pretty obvious he is. I mean, you can't blame Chloe for thinking he's lying, but as a reader you know he's telling the truth because come on, man. He's already been the antagonist for two separate books. There was no way he'd be the real antagonist for this one.
-Chloe managing the lives of everyone around her begins to be tiring. We're hearing about Lori getting married and Chloe's mom going on dates and Jason having a career etc but only through the lens of how these things affects Chloe, and I think to me her balancing act of managing all these people's lives is getting a bit tiring. I'd rather see the points of view of other characters. Unfortunately the main series is based off Chloe's POV, so...can't really be helped.
Overall
I loved the second half but it did start slowly. I think this series is starting to wind down, but I'm still going to read the side stories I haven't touched yet (no Chloe POV on those) and I'm looking forward to new stories from Tippetts--I hear her next book will be something completely different.
Series recommended, but don't start here, start at the beginning and work your way down.
Plot
Chloe's pregnant, about six months along. Her friend Lori is getting married. But meanwhile her half-brother Chris (who shot her when she was a child and is newly out of jail) has started harassing her and Lori, claiming he needs her help and her connections with the police because someone is trying to kill him.
Things I Liked
-Chloe's attitude towards her baby, though not a dominant element of the book, is nice--she sees the baby as already a person and refers to her as a "her", occasionally commenting on whether the baby seems to be asleep or lively. She has support from her friends and family on her pregnancy too.
-As always, Tippetts' attitude towards crime and towards violence is very no-nonsense, acknowledging that most crime comes from angry, selfish people making bad choices, not from criminal masterminds or complex motivations. I guess you'd call that "the banality of evil", and while I like my criminal masterminds at times it's good to see a more realistic view of what causes pain and violence, especially with the state the country is in right now.
-Last half of the book had some very exciting moments, even . I enjoyed the ratcheted tension towards the end a lot.
-Dr. Winters has become less someone we hate and more someone we are annoyed by. Perhaps Chloe will someday have a good relationship with him. Probably not, but at least we now see him as human.
Things I Did Not Like So Much
-First half of the book is very, very slow. We spend a lot of time chasing the red herring that Chris isn't actually being targeted, when it's pretty obvious he is. I mean, you can't blame Chloe for thinking he's lying, but as a reader you know he's telling the truth because come on, man. He's already been the antagonist for two separate books. There was no way he'd be the real antagonist for this one.
-Chloe managing the lives of everyone around her begins to be tiring. We're hearing about Lori getting married and Chloe's mom going on dates and Jason having a career etc but only through the lens of how these things affects Chloe, and I think to me her balancing act of managing all these people's lives is getting a bit tiring. I'd rather see the points of view of other characters. Unfortunately the main series is based off Chloe's POV, so...can't really be helped.
Overall
I loved the second half but it did start slowly. I think this series is starting to wind down, but I'm still going to read the side stories I haven't touched yet (no Chloe POV on those) and I'm looking forward to new stories from Tippetts--I hear her next book will be something completely different.
Series recommended, but don't start here, start at the beginning and work your way down.
October 6, 2017
Über die Autorin:
Emily Mah Tippetts schreibt Liebesromane als E.M. Tippetts und Science Fiction und Fantasy als Emily Mah. Wenn sie nicht gerade schreibt oder ihren kleinen Kindern hinterher jagt, designt sie handgemachten Schmuck für Etsy.
Zum Inhalt: (Klappentext)
Chloe hat alles: Sie führt eine glückliche Ehe mit Hollywood-Superstar Jason Vanderholt, ihr erstes gemeinsames Kind ist unterwegs und bald steht die Hochzeit ihrer besten Freundin Lori an, bei der sie die Trauzeugin sein wird. Die Belastungen der vergangenen Jahre liegen hinter ihr ... beinahe.
Denn Chris Winters, Chloes Halbbruder, ist immer noch auf freiem Fuß, obwohl er der Hauptverdächtige in einem Doppelmord ist. Die Polizei hat nicht genug Beweise, um ihn zu überführen, aber Chloe ist sich sicher, dass er es war. Schließlich hat er auch versucht, sie umzubringen, als sie noch ein Kind war. Als Chris anfängt, Lori zu verfolgen, ist Chloe außer sich und setzt alles daran, ihn ein für alle Mal hinter Gitter zu bringen. Sie hat das beste Sicherheitsteam, das man für Geld bekommen kann und trotzdem hat sie das Gefühl, dass ihnen etwas entgeht - und Fehler können in diesem Geschäft tödlich sein. Doch je gründlicher sie nachforscht, desto weniger passen die Puzzleteile zusammen.
Chloe bleiben nur wenige Wochen, um herauszubekommen, wie sie ihre beste Freundin schützen, die Hochzeit vor einer Katastrophe bewahren und Chris zurück ins Gefängnis schicken kann. sie muss das Rätsel unbedingt lösen, bevor er erneut zuschlägt.
Meinen Meinung:
Ich kehre immer wieder gerne in die Geschichten von Chloe und Jason zurück. Das ist wie ein Wiedersehen mit liebgewonnenen Charakteren. Sie sind beide sehr sympathisch und bodenständig (was man bei Jason kaum glauben mag). Besonders schön zu lesen sind immer die Passagen mit Chloe und Lori. Zwei Freundinnen die zusammen durch Dick und Dünn gehen. Jede kann sich auf die andere zu 100 % verlassen. Ich konnte mich sehr gut in die Gefühls- und Gedankenwelt der beiden hineinversetzen und fand es bewundernswert, wie sie in einigen brisanten Situationen beide irgendwie einen kühlen Kopf bewahren. Die Charaktere sind alle sehr facettenreich und toll ausgearbeitet. Der Spannungsbogen ist auf hohem Niveau und es kommen Wendungen vor, die der Leser nicht erwartet. Hier blieb mir bei einer Szene regelrecht die Luft weg. Der Schreibstil ist gewohnt fesselnd und ich konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen. Da ich viel zu neugierig und aufgeregt war, wie es weitergeht. Den Schluß fand ich besonders gelungen und meine Nerven waren bis zum Zerreißen gespannt.
Cover:
Die zwei besten Freundinnen auf dem Cover vereint. Tolles Bild, passt super zur Geschichte.
Fazit:
Dieser 5. Band konnte an Spannung gegenüber seinen Vorgängern nochmal eins draufsetzen. Hat mir supergut gefallen und ist eine absolute Leseempfehlung.
Emily Mah Tippetts schreibt Liebesromane als E.M. Tippetts und Science Fiction und Fantasy als Emily Mah. Wenn sie nicht gerade schreibt oder ihren kleinen Kindern hinterher jagt, designt sie handgemachten Schmuck für Etsy.
Zum Inhalt: (Klappentext)
Chloe hat alles: Sie führt eine glückliche Ehe mit Hollywood-Superstar Jason Vanderholt, ihr erstes gemeinsames Kind ist unterwegs und bald steht die Hochzeit ihrer besten Freundin Lori an, bei der sie die Trauzeugin sein wird. Die Belastungen der vergangenen Jahre liegen hinter ihr ... beinahe.
Denn Chris Winters, Chloes Halbbruder, ist immer noch auf freiem Fuß, obwohl er der Hauptverdächtige in einem Doppelmord ist. Die Polizei hat nicht genug Beweise, um ihn zu überführen, aber Chloe ist sich sicher, dass er es war. Schließlich hat er auch versucht, sie umzubringen, als sie noch ein Kind war. Als Chris anfängt, Lori zu verfolgen, ist Chloe außer sich und setzt alles daran, ihn ein für alle Mal hinter Gitter zu bringen. Sie hat das beste Sicherheitsteam, das man für Geld bekommen kann und trotzdem hat sie das Gefühl, dass ihnen etwas entgeht - und Fehler können in diesem Geschäft tödlich sein. Doch je gründlicher sie nachforscht, desto weniger passen die Puzzleteile zusammen.
Chloe bleiben nur wenige Wochen, um herauszubekommen, wie sie ihre beste Freundin schützen, die Hochzeit vor einer Katastrophe bewahren und Chris zurück ins Gefängnis schicken kann. sie muss das Rätsel unbedingt lösen, bevor er erneut zuschlägt.
Meinen Meinung:
Ich kehre immer wieder gerne in die Geschichten von Chloe und Jason zurück. Das ist wie ein Wiedersehen mit liebgewonnenen Charakteren. Sie sind beide sehr sympathisch und bodenständig (was man bei Jason kaum glauben mag). Besonders schön zu lesen sind immer die Passagen mit Chloe und Lori. Zwei Freundinnen die zusammen durch Dick und Dünn gehen. Jede kann sich auf die andere zu 100 % verlassen. Ich konnte mich sehr gut in die Gefühls- und Gedankenwelt der beiden hineinversetzen und fand es bewundernswert, wie sie in einigen brisanten Situationen beide irgendwie einen kühlen Kopf bewahren. Die Charaktere sind alle sehr facettenreich und toll ausgearbeitet. Der Spannungsbogen ist auf hohem Niveau und es kommen Wendungen vor, die der Leser nicht erwartet. Hier blieb mir bei einer Szene regelrecht die Luft weg. Der Schreibstil ist gewohnt fesselnd und ich konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen. Da ich viel zu neugierig und aufgeregt war, wie es weitergeht. Den Schluß fand ich besonders gelungen und meine Nerven waren bis zum Zerreißen gespannt.
Cover:
Die zwei besten Freundinnen auf dem Cover vereint. Tolles Bild, passt super zur Geschichte.
Fazit:
Dieser 5. Band konnte an Spannung gegenüber seinen Vorgängern nochmal eins draufsetzen. Hat mir supergut gefallen und ist eine absolute Leseempfehlung.
January 6, 2025
I flove this series! Ive loved this one ever since I read the first book - Someone Else's Fairytale.
Chloe and Jason have been my favorite couple! My favorite part about this series is that it even though its starts off as a Hollywood romance it has mystery, suspense and action mixed in.
I had loved the way Chloe and Jason's relationship slowly progressed and he got her to open up.She's had a difficult childhood and faces a lot in this series from paparazzi to serial killers and death threats. She's finally managed to settle into her life and accept it, but she faces many new challenges.
I really like reading about Chloe's work in forensics as its very fascinating and the author has portrayed it in a realistic manner. Unlike the TV shows, we see the truth, the emotional and the gritty parts here. It isn't as easy and as simple as a lab test.. It could take a lot of time and involves patience.
In this book, we have Chloe's BFF - Lori who's getting married! But her half-brother Chris is back and he's stalking Lori. Even though Chloe wishes nothing but to put him behind bars, the police don't have enough evidence to do so. So she takes it upon herself to investigate and gather evidence, before he becomes a bigger threat!
I dont want to give any spoilers away, but I loved how Chloe went about things in this one! She's clever, cautious and loyal to a fault. We've seen her character undergo so mucb development since book one and its been amazing to read about. Her and Jason's relationship has also evolved in so many ways. I just wish we got to see more of Jason and his involvement in this one. But he's such a supportive partner!
I had so much fun reading this one and meeting all these characters back again!Hope we get to read many more installments like these and if you haven't read this series yet, what are yoy waiting for? Honestly, you are missing out on so much!! <3
Chloe and Jason have been my favorite couple! My favorite part about this series is that it even though its starts off as a Hollywood romance it has mystery, suspense and action mixed in.
I had loved the way Chloe and Jason's relationship slowly progressed and he got her to open up.She's had a difficult childhood and faces a lot in this series from paparazzi to serial killers and death threats. She's finally managed to settle into her life and accept it, but she faces many new challenges.
I really like reading about Chloe's work in forensics as its very fascinating and the author has portrayed it in a realistic manner. Unlike the TV shows, we see the truth, the emotional and the gritty parts here. It isn't as easy and as simple as a lab test.. It could take a lot of time and involves patience.
In this book, we have Chloe's BFF - Lori who's getting married! But her half-brother Chris is back and he's stalking Lori. Even though Chloe wishes nothing but to put him behind bars, the police don't have enough evidence to do so. So she takes it upon herself to investigate and gather evidence, before he becomes a bigger threat!
I dont want to give any spoilers away, but I loved how Chloe went about things in this one! She's clever, cautious and loyal to a fault. We've seen her character undergo so mucb development since book one and its been amazing to read about. Her and Jason's relationship has also evolved in so many ways. I just wish we got to see more of Jason and his involvement in this one. But he's such a supportive partner!
I had so much fun reading this one and meeting all these characters back again!Hope we get to read many more installments like these and if you haven't read this series yet, what are yoy waiting for? Honestly, you are missing out on so much!! <3
November 22, 2017
Eigentlich müsste Chloe die glücklichste Frau der Welt sein, sie ist mit dem Hollywood-Star Jason Vanderholt verheiratet und erwartet ihr erstes gemeinsames Kind. Zur Zeit befinden sich die beiden in Island, wo Jason an einem neuen Projekt arbeitet. Da erfährt Chloe, dass ihr Bruder Chris Winter, der sich zur Zeit auf Bewährung auf freiem Fuß befindet, ihre beste Freundin Lori belästigt. Chloe beschließt der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen und reist zurück. Je mehr sie nachforscht, um so überraschter ist sie. Denn als sich alle Puppleteile zusammen fügen, kommen viele Dinge als Licht, von der sie keine Ahnung hatte.
Dies ist bereits der 5. Teil der Reihe und bisher haben mich die Bücher der Autorin immer überzeugt. Nachdem sich in den ersten Teilen alles um die Liebesbeziehung zwischen Chloe und Jason gedreht hat, lag der Hauptaugenmerk der letzten beiden Teile mehr auf den Ermittlungen von Chloe. So ging war es dann auch im 5. Teil Zwar arbeitet sie zur Zeit gar nicht, weil sie schwanger ist, aber das Auftauchen ihres Bruders sorgt dafür, dass sie wieder aktiv wird.
Insgesamt fand ich diesen Teil wieder sehr gut, aber schwächer als die Vorgänger. Für meinen Geschmack kommt die Beziehung zwischen Chloe und Jason dieses Mal einfach zu kurz. Klar, die Ermittlungen sind sehr spannend, aber es gibt halt wenige schöne romantische Momente zwischen den beiden, was ich sehr vermisst habe. Auch die Hochzeit von Lori und Loris Probleme mit ihren künftigen Schwiegermüttern stehen sehr im Mittelpunkt der Handlung, was ich zwar unterhaltsam fand, aber insgesamt hätte ich mir etwas anderes gewünscht.
Von mir gibt es dieses Mal 4 von 5 Punkte.
Dies ist bereits der 5. Teil der Reihe und bisher haben mich die Bücher der Autorin immer überzeugt. Nachdem sich in den ersten Teilen alles um die Liebesbeziehung zwischen Chloe und Jason gedreht hat, lag der Hauptaugenmerk der letzten beiden Teile mehr auf den Ermittlungen von Chloe. So ging war es dann auch im 5. Teil Zwar arbeitet sie zur Zeit gar nicht, weil sie schwanger ist, aber das Auftauchen ihres Bruders sorgt dafür, dass sie wieder aktiv wird.
Insgesamt fand ich diesen Teil wieder sehr gut, aber schwächer als die Vorgänger. Für meinen Geschmack kommt die Beziehung zwischen Chloe und Jason dieses Mal einfach zu kurz. Klar, die Ermittlungen sind sehr spannend, aber es gibt halt wenige schöne romantische Momente zwischen den beiden, was ich sehr vermisst habe. Auch die Hochzeit von Lori und Loris Probleme mit ihren künftigen Schwiegermüttern stehen sehr im Mittelpunkt der Handlung, was ich zwar unterhaltsam fand, aber insgesamt hätte ich mir etwas anderes gewünscht.
Von mir gibt es dieses Mal 4 von 5 Punkte.
October 7, 2019
Lori is a champ. Out of wedlock motherhood, working in research using her mathematics degree, making strides towards her masters degree - and Charles her now fiancé fitting somewhere in the picture, as he continues to get his teaching credentials and substitute teaches in the interim.
Chloe tried to keep up with her bestie and her matron of honor duties- all while keeping Jason company as he shoots in Iceland.
Throw in craziness with the stalker half brother to Chloe and future monsters in law- not fun lead up to the wedding.
What is the deal with crazy future moms in law? Suddenly the bride is a threat to keeping them away from baby boy, who should really man up by now. Is alienating her really supposed to accomplish anything good? Lori and her Charles share a son. Wife or not, they will always be connected. For the sake of the child, would the best choice be neutrality at least?
An emotion and power packed psychological thriller!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Chloe tried to keep up with her bestie and her matron of honor duties- all while keeping Jason company as he shoots in Iceland.
Throw in craziness with the stalker half brother to Chloe and future monsters in law- not fun lead up to the wedding.
What is the deal with crazy future moms in law? Suddenly the bride is a threat to keeping them away from baby boy, who should really man up by now. Is alienating her really supposed to accomplish anything good? Lori and her Charles share a son. Wife or not, they will always be connected. For the sake of the child, would the best choice be neutrality at least?
An emotion and power packed psychological thriller!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2017
This being the 5th book in it's series, answers questions we have been waiting for, yet leaves us with a new round of questions by the end. Which leaves us with hopefully book number 6 in the wings.
Still the main focus is on keeping Chloe safe from her brother Chris who now is the focus of murder and stalking.
Chloe is still as tough as ever, and will put her life and her unborn baby's life in a bit of peril by the end of this book.
Friendship is the root of this story. How far will Chloe go to keep her best friend and her wedding safe?
All of the characters are strong in their own right. I know I want their a happily ever after. I'm ready!
Still the main focus is on keeping Chloe safe from her brother Chris who now is the focus of murder and stalking.
Chloe is still as tough as ever, and will put her life and her unborn baby's life in a bit of peril by the end of this book.
Friendship is the root of this story. How far will Chloe go to keep her best friend and her wedding safe?
All of the characters are strong in their own right. I know I want their a happily ever after. I'm ready!
September 13, 2017
Love This Series!
I have enjoyed each book in this series and always look forward to the next! The relationship between Chloe and Jason is inspirational. The story line is interesting and exciting. I like that there are two parts to the story--the personal side and the mystery. The relationships between Chloe and her friends and family are interesting and important to the story, too. Recommend.
I have enjoyed each book in this series and always look forward to the next! The relationship between Chloe and Jason is inspirational. The story line is interesting and exciting. I like that there are two parts to the story--the personal side and the mystery. The relationships between Chloe and her friends and family are interesting and important to the story, too. Recommend.
May 16, 2017
Sigh. I miss Jason. I had a bit of a hard time getting into this story. I absolutely loved the first one in the series, which is why I wanted to read all the others after it but I just haven't loved any of the stories that followed the original. I really, really wanted to, I just didn't feel connected to the story. It was okay.
October 7, 2019
Now we got some mystery to go along with Chloe and Jason's story. You need to read this series in order as each book continues Jason and Chloe's story. Now we have more drama with Chloe's brother and she is again the middle of it trying to solve it. It kept me riveted to the pages.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 12, 2019
This is such a great series. I love Chloe and Jason and though a romantic love story, this series is so much more. The story is so compelling, I cannot put it down and cannot wait to start the next book in the series. None of these books have disappointed me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 4, 2017
Yup, I'm hooked. I raced through the first four and immediately bought #5. I cheered at the end when I saw a notice that there is going to be a 6th book. I'm very attached to Chloe and her family now. I cannot wait to see what adventures they face next.
October 20, 2018
Ok. I was hoping that this would be the last of the series but apparently not. I'm not sure there's enough to these characters to string out indefinitely, but I'll be happy to be proven wrong. More Angst and a li' sex would help....
June 28, 2018
What a book
This is more Chloe and Jason than the last two books. Really well written. Lori has a stalker, she's trying to plan her wedding and ger in laws are horrid. Chloe is on hand especially as the stalker is Chris. Chloe's brother.
This is more Chloe and Jason than the last two books. Really well written. Lori has a stalker, she's trying to plan her wedding and ger in laws are horrid. Chloe is on hand especially as the stalker is Chris. Chloe's brother.
October 10, 2019
I am so into this series it’s amazingly written and the author continues to develop Chloe and life to make me keep turning the pages.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 19, 2017
I love this series! It is a great mix of suspense, mystery, and romance. There was quite an interesting twist in this one.
June 3, 2017
Another great book! Chloe and Jason are so dynamic. I love seeing their growth as individuals and as partners. I always like the suspense these books incorporate
January 18, 2018
Once again, another amazing book by a talented writer. I love the character of Chloe because she is so real sounding. Please get this book.
June 20, 2017
Love all these books
November 6, 2017
Wie in den ersten vier Bänden plus extra Stories ist die Geschichte eine perfekte Balance Zwischen Krimi, Thriller und Romantischer Komödie!
February 8, 2018
Good mystery/suspense read
December 31, 2020
Eines der besten Bücher die ich jemals gelesen habe.
August 16, 2017
2018 for the next book??? Noooooo! I am ready for it now! Love this series!
May 24, 2024
My goodness, I love the cover to this book. It perfectly captures the personalities of calm and stoic Chloe and bubbly Lori. The story itself is an excellent entry into the Someone Else's Fairytale series, providing layers to the mystery surrounding Chris and wrapping it up fairly well, with a villain who was unexpected, but absolutely made sense in the context of the story. And that villain was downright freaky.
As with the last couple of books, most especially My Wicked Half-Sister, the story relies heavily on dialogue to move forward. Personally, I don't find this appealing--I want action!--but it doesn't take away from the plot.
I really enjoyed Lori's musings on "happily ever after" versus "whatever after"--basically, the difference between movie endings and real life. In real life, the happy couple has to recommit to choosing to love each other all the time. Movies are one-and-done. But I digress. The book made me hungry for a good chili and wrapped up well. I really enjoyed it.
Gentle Reader Alert: I found nothing of concern.
As with the last couple of books, most especially My Wicked Half-Sister, the story relies heavily on dialogue to move forward. Personally, I don't find this appealing--I want action!--but it doesn't take away from the plot.
I really enjoyed Lori's musings on "happily ever after" versus "whatever after"--basically, the difference between movie endings and real life. In real life, the happy couple has to recommit to choosing to love each other all the time. Movies are one-and-done. But I digress. The book made me hungry for a good chili and wrapped up well. I really enjoyed it.
Gentle Reader Alert: I found nothing of concern.
May 2, 2019
Actual rating: 3.5 ✨
April 14, 2017
I have a weird love for this series. I say 'weird' because the structure of these books is quite different to what I usually read. But maybe it's the fact that Chloe is forensic scientist or Jason seems like someone you would meet in real life, I've fallen in love with these books.
I wished we wouldn't have another Chris storyline, because that guy is seriously annoying, but we did. Like the last two books, it was more action/ crime themed rather than the romance direction I prefer. I will say I wish there was a side-plot that involved Jason a little more, it just felt like he'd been cast aside when he's one of my favourite characters.
All in all, this felt more well- rounded than HFBBW, and it was nice to see characters like Lori and Dina a little more fleshed out, but I fell in love with this series because of the whole Hollywood/ famous thing and we didn't get any of that. Also I miss Jason's family. A lot. Especially Jen.
I wished we wouldn't have another Chris storyline, because that guy is seriously annoying, but we did. Like the last two books, it was more action/ crime themed rather than the romance direction I prefer. I will say I wish there was a side-plot that involved Jason a little more, it just felt like he'd been cast aside when he's one of my favourite characters.
All in all, this felt more well- rounded than HFBBW, and it was nice to see characters like Lori and Dina a little more fleshed out, but I fell in love with this series because of the whole Hollywood/ famous thing and we didn't get any of that. Also I miss Jason's family. A lot. Especially Jen.
May 3, 2017
The latest installment of the Someone Else's Fairytale series this one is continues the story of Chloe & Jason and is another enjoyable, suspenseful rollercoaster of a plot with realistic characters and a few surprising twists.This review was originally posted on Books In Brogan
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