Hurray, Francesca is back! In this long-anticipated 9th (and quite possibly the final) installment of the Deadly series, she finally is set to marry Calder Hart but unintentionally misses her wedding. While busy doing what she does best--sleuthing--Francesca tries to make up for hurting Hart and convince him to reconcile. It's a slow and frustrating process, mostly because Hart is angry over the jilt and stubbornly believes his half brother, Rick Bragg, is better suited for her. This slows their romance somewhat but they do share some rather romantic moments although these scenes are not very sensual and are way too brief. It's also wonderful to revisit a favorite cast of characters. We get to see what happens with Rick and Leigh Ann, and Evan and Maggie. However, I do feel that the mystery solving was rushed at the ending and it wasn't very satisfying. But for me the mystery was a minor point; the main appeal was always Francesca and Hart. 4 stars.
A bit disappointing... Conflict felt a bit contrived and so overdone in this genre. But if I remember correctly it has been hit & miss through out this series. :/ But I still love Calder!
Great book overall. It wrapped up a few things, like Francesca's wedding, but I was somewhat disappointed that it didn't finish all the stories. It was frustrating waiting so long for this book to come out, then when the side stories weren't finished, even more so. Maybe there's another book coming...?
If you're not expecting much--this will be a great book for you! I hadn't read the first 2 Francesca Cahill novels, but it didn't seem to matter...the author gave enough back-story to catch me up.
However, I figured out the ending at the very beginning of the book! And sure enough, I was right.
It was predictable. It was too tame. It was basically boring. Bummer.
I didn't hate it--but how much fun is a boring book?!? Not a lot. My vote? Skip it.
However, I figured out the ending at the very beginning of the book! And sure enough, I was right.
It was predictable. It was too tame. It was basically boring. Bummer.
I didn't hate it--but how much fun is a boring book?!? Not a lot. My vote? Skip it.
