Romantic suspense writer Annie Solomon hits the ball out the park with this latest thriller romance. The interesting plot coupled with a well paced narrative will make you want to finish the book in one sitting.
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Edie Swan hails from a small town, Redbud and heads back to it to solve the mystery that tore apart her family – her father’s death. Edie has revenge on her mind because before dying her aunt gave her a list of the people suspected of having a hand in her father’s tragic end. Unfortunately for Edie, soon after she arrives in town several of the individuals begin dying. Edie soon becomes the prime murder suspect and the townspeople soon turn against her. But Edie has a bigger concern – will she become the next victim of the serial killer?
Throughout all of this turmoil Edie meets hunky local lawman Holt Drennen who (for the time being) takes her mind off the killings. As Holt’s feelings for Edie grow so do his suspicions of her being involved in the deaths of the townspeople.
Edie is a study in contrasts: although she wears leather, has numerous tattoos and rides a Harley, she’s actually a fairly fragile and caring person. Solomon does a great job introducing us to Edie’s internal fears and insecurities. We actually root for her as she attempts to let go of the past and build a better future for herself.
Solomon successfully combines a romantic storyline with spine-tingling crime scene. Don’t get me wrong, this is definitely a romance book, but the sex is tempered with a great thriller plot. The romance and mystery taken add up to a truly page turning read. The book becomes particularly engrossing as we wait to see who’s trying to keep the past from being exposed.
The mystery and intrigue in the book last until the very end of the book as we try to guess who’s responsible for the murders. One Deadly Sin is thoroughly engrossing and Solomon does a fantastic job combining suspense and humor into the storyline. Overall this was a great read that romance book lovers will definitely enjoy.
Check out the best selling books for the week of May 17, 2009, in particular, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (hilarious fantasy romance), Dead and Gone (fantasy) and Llama Llama Misses Mama (children’s):
HARDCOVER FICTION
1. DEAD AND GONE, by Charlaine Harris
2. THE 8TH CONFESSION, by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
3. PYGMY, by Chuck Palahniuk
4. FIRST FAMILY, by David Baldacci
5. TEA TIME FOR THE TRADITIONALLY BUILT, by Alexander McCall Smith
HARDCOVER NONFICTION
1. LIBERTY AND TYRANNY, by Mark R. Levin
2. ALWAYS LOOKING UP, by Michael J. Fox
3. RESILIENCE, by Elizabeth Edwards
4. OUTLIERS, by Malcolm Gladwell
5. THE GIRLS FROM AMES, by Jeffrey Zaslow
PAPERBACK TRADE FICTION
1. VISION IN WHITE, by Nora Roberts
2. THE SHACK, by William P. Young
3. THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY, by Mary Ann Shaffer
4. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith
5. CITY OF THIEVES, by David Benioff
PAPERBACK MASS-MARKET FICTION
1. SAIL, by James Patterson and Howard Roughan
2. ANGELS AND DEMONS, by Dan Brown
3. PHANTOM PREY, by John Sandford
4. ODD HOURS, by Dean Koontz
5. BURNING WILD, by Christine Feehan
PAPERBACK NONFICTION
1. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
2. AUDITION, by Barbara Walters
3. LONE SURVIVOR, by Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson
4. IN DEFENSE OF FOOD, by Michael Pollan
5. EAT, PRAY, LOVE, by Elizabeth Gilbert
HARDCOVER ADVICE
1. ACT LIKE A LADY, THINK LIKE A MAN, by Steve Harvey with Denene Millner
2. THE G-FREE DIET, by Elisabeth Hasselbeck
3. MASTER YOUR METABOLISM, by Jillian Michaels with Mariska van Aalst
4. THE LAST LECTURE, by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow
5. 10-10-10, by Suzy Welch
PAPERBACK ADVICE
1. COOK YOURSELF THIN, by the staff of Lifetime Television
2. THE LOVE DARE, by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough
3. NATURALLY THIN, by Bethenny Frankel with Eve Adamson
4. HUNGRY GIRL 200 UNDER 200, by Lisa Lillien
5. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
1. LISTEN TO THE WIND, by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth
2. EXPLORER EXTRAORDINAIRE!, by Jane O’Connor
3. GALLOP!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder
4. LLAMA LLAMA MISSES MAMA, written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney
5. THE CURIOUS GARDEN, written and illustrated by Peter Brown
The 5000 Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed the World by W. Cleon Skousen
The Twilight Saga Collection by Stephenie Meyer
Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4) by Stephenie Meyer
New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2) by Stephenie Meyer
Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3) by Stephenie Meyer
The Shack by William P. Young
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment by Steve Harvey
Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto by Mark R. Levin
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) by Stephenie Meyer
Watchmen by Alan Moore
Here are the best selling books (both fiction and non-fiction) for the week of March 22, 2009. Notice that several of the books fall into the young adult book genre, a sector that’s seeing a rise in popularity. Also note that all 4 of the Stephenie Meyer “Twilight” books are in the top 10 list.
1. Hunted by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast. Young adult: Zoey must deal with Neferet, one of the headmistresses at the House of Night School.
2. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Young adult: Isabella “Bella” falls for a handsome young vampire.
3. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey. Steve Harvey’s take on love and relationships.
4. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. Young adult: Bella and Edward continue their relationship.
5. Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Superheroes unite to save the world from evil.
6. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Young adult: Bella and Edward face danger.
7. The Shack by William P. Young. Man reconnects with God after death of child.
8. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. Young adult: Bella gets her wish from Edward.
9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney. Young adult: Greg Heffley tries to toughen up to avoid military school.
10. Handle with Care: A Novel by Jodi Picoult. A family deals with a young daughter who has serious medical problems.
This week’s list of best selling fiction and non-fiction books has entries by John Grisham, Jonathan Kellerman, Suze Orman, Neil Gaiman and Lemony Snicket! Romance fans should be happy to see American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld holding strong.
HARDCOVER FICTION
1. HANDLE WITH CARE, by Jodi Picoult
2. CORSAIR, by Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul
3. THE ASSOCIATE, by John Grisham
4. THE HOST, by Stephenie Meyer
5. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge
HARDCOVER NONFICTION
1. OUTLIERS, by Malcolm Gladwell
2. HOUSE OF CARDS, by William D. Cohan
3. THE YANKEE YEARS, by Joe Torre and Tom Verducci
4. OUT OF CAPTIVITY, by Marc Gonsalves, Keith Stansell, Tom Howes and Gary Brozek
5. DEWEY, by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter
PAPERBACK TRADE FICTION
1. THE SHACK, by William P. Young
2. THE READER, by Bernhard Schlink
3. FIREFLY LANE, by Kristin Hannah
4. AMERICAN WIFE, by Curtis Sittenfeld
5. SUNDAYS AT TIFFANY’S, by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet
PAPERBACK MASS-MARKET FICTION
1. THE WHOLE TRUTH, by David Baldacci
2. HOLD TIGHT, by Harlan Coben
3. BONES, by Jonathan Kellerman
4. THE GRAND FINALE, by Janet Evanovich
5. PLAGUE SHIP, by Clive Cussler with Jack Du Brul
PAPERBACK NONFICTION
1. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
2. THE MIDDLE PLACE, by Kelly Corrigan
3. I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL, by Tucker Max
4. DREAMS FROM MY FATHER, by Barack Obama
5. THE TIPPING POINT, by Malcolm Gladwell
HARDCOVER ADVICE
1. ACT LIKE A LADY, THINK LIKE A MAN, by Steve Harvey with Denene Millner
2. THE LAST LECTURE, by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow
3. THE POWER OF SOUL, by Zhi Gang Sha
4. THE SECRET, by Rhonda Byrne
5. THE ULTRAMIND SOLUTION, by Mark Hyman
PAPERBACK ADVICE
1. THE LOVE DARE, by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough
2. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel
3. EMERGENCY, by Neil Strauss
4. SUZE ORMAN’S 2009 ACTION PLAN, by Suze Orman
5. NATURALLY THIN, by Bethenny Frankel with Eve Adamson
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
1. THE HOUSE IN THE NIGHT, by Susan Marie Swanson
2. THE COMPOSER IS DEAD, by Lemony Snicket
3. BLUEBERRY GIRL, by Neil Gaiman
4. LISTEN TO THE WIND, by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth
5. LADYBUG GIRL AND BUMBLEBEE BOY, by David Soman and Jacky Davis
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Watchmen
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Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment
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The Shack
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Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)
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Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3)
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New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)
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The Love Dare
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Handle with Care: A Novel
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Outliers: The Story of Success
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Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)
