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Audra: Here she comes.
Philadelphia's homicide department is in search of a new writer, someone who has the talent to transform gritty detailed official documents into something the public can read. Audra, a broke novelist in need of a job, accepts the position of the unit's copy editor and social media manager. Even though she knows it will be a lousy idea, working for cops, Audra decides to take a leap of faith.
As predicted, Audra doesn't fit in right away, especially with prized homicide detective, Kamilia Arrowwood. Forming relationships with the detectives is not easy for the writer, which comes as no surprise. What is a shock? When someone from Audra's past ends up dead, and Detective Arrowwood has to solve a case that now hits close too home.
Brought together by their shared interest, can a hate-filled glare turn into a lustful stare? Or will this romance end in before it can even begin? After all, Audra's hot and cold, right and wrong, sensual and reserved, selfish and selfless. How are two complete opposites supposed to make it work?
As predicted, Audra doesn't fit in right away, especially with prized homicide detective, Kamilia Arrowwood. Forming relationships with the detectives is not easy for the writer, which comes as no surprise. What is a shock? When someone from Audra's past ends up dead, and Detective Arrowwood has to solve a case that now hits close too home.
Brought together by their shared interest, can a hate-filled glare turn into a lustful stare? Or will this romance end in before it can even begin? After all, Audra's hot and cold, right and wrong, sensual and reserved, selfish and selfless. How are two complete opposites supposed to make it work?
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2019
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Mariah R. Embry
14 books53 followersMariah R. Embry is a fiction author, focusing on romance, murder-mystery, and science fiction. Originally from the Bay Area, California, Mariah loves her home for many different reasons, but the number one is the beauty that it gifts. She finds inspiration in everything she sees on a day to day basis. From the rolling hills to mountains, or laying out on the beach watching the tide and occasional pop-up of dolphins swimming in the distance.
California's landscape has been a massive influence on Mariah's work, however, music also plays an enormous role too. Mariah loves--loves--loves music! She believes that the merging of sounds is one of the most spiritual practices in the world. It does not matter the genre of music; she loves it all. Most of her work is inspired by different songs, some of which Mariah quotes in her novels.
When Mariah is not writing, she can be found hanging out with friends, chilling at home with her partner and kitties, visiting her family, or meditating. To Mariah, life is about living, and she enjoys living it.
California's landscape has been a massive influence on Mariah's work, however, music also plays an enormous role too. Mariah loves--loves--loves music! She believes that the merging of sounds is one of the most spiritual practices in the world. It does not matter the genre of music; she loves it all. Most of her work is inspired by different songs, some of which Mariah quotes in her novels.
When Mariah is not writing, she can be found hanging out with friends, chilling at home with her partner and kitties, visiting her family, or meditating. To Mariah, life is about living, and she enjoys living it.
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did-not-finish
March 26, 2021Poorly written and plotted - really immature/juvenile main character - heaps of side characters. Cheating. Plus multiple partners. Just a no from me, dawg.
March 31, 2021
I looked forward to reading this book since I had previously reviewed two of the author's books which were excellent.
Unfortunately, I could not get my head into this plot. I found the multiple characters difficult to follow and the choppiness of the dialogue was frustrating. Lead Audra (struggling writer) reluctantly becomes the Philadelphia Crime Unit copy editor - great - but I couldn't wrap my mind around her general attitude/disrespect for authority even though I knew I was reading fiction. Bedroom heat with Kamilia aside, I struggled to read to the end since I do not like to DNF a book and can only rate this effort 1.5 stars - the concept was a good one.
I hope for a better Vol 2 in the series.
Unfortunately, I could not get my head into this plot. I found the multiple characters difficult to follow and the choppiness of the dialogue was frustrating. Lead Audra (struggling writer) reluctantly becomes the Philadelphia Crime Unit copy editor - great - but I couldn't wrap my mind around her general attitude/disrespect for authority even though I knew I was reading fiction. Bedroom heat with Kamilia aside, I struggled to read to the end since I do not like to DNF a book and can only rate this effort 1.5 stars - the concept was a good one.
I hope for a better Vol 2 in the series.
March 31, 2021
A difficult read
I found Audra: Here She Comes to be a difficult read. While the synopsis showed great promise of the story ahead, the pages were filled with childish, emotionally stunted characters that lacked dimension, unrealistic scenes, and a lackluster murder that is contrived, poorly investigated, inaccurately solved. Although I applaud where the author was trying to go with the story, I could not suspend belief enough to buy into it. Additionally, the writing is often poor, with incorrect punctuation, improper word usage, and a failure to keep tenses straight.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I found Audra: Here She Comes to be a difficult read. While the synopsis showed great promise of the story ahead, the pages were filled with childish, emotionally stunted characters that lacked dimension, unrealistic scenes, and a lackluster murder that is contrived, poorly investigated, inaccurately solved. Although I applaud where the author was trying to go with the story, I could not suspend belief enough to buy into it. Additionally, the writing is often poor, with incorrect punctuation, improper word usage, and a failure to keep tenses straight.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 29, 2021
This is the 5th book I've read written by Mariah Embry; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
She has written a good book. Audra gets a job with the police department as the new writer that writes the official documents to release to the public.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
She has written a good book. Audra gets a job with the police department as the new writer that writes the official documents to release to the public.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
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