The Hollow is the second book in Nora Roberts' Sign of Seven trilogy. It picks up shortly after Blood Brothers ends. The demon threat is starting to escalate his attacks and the group realize that they also need to step up their preparations and research for the final battle.
In this story, Layla and Fox are paired up. Each of them are able to see into others' minds and Fox, who has had years to come to grips with the ability, is training Layla on how to handle the skill. As they spend time together, emotions flare and a passion they didn't expect threatens to consume them.
Once again I listened to the audio version of this book. I was drawn in immediately and was sad when the story ended. I admit that I'm anxious for the final book of the trilogy to see how it all ends. These are stories that really do need to be read in order since they are so tightly interwoven.
So, as you can probably tell by our reviews, Jessica and I read almost totally different authors. However, we both read Nora Roberts... the only thing is I read her romance and Jessica reads her J.D. Robb
Quinn goes to Hawkins Hollow to do some research for a book she's writing about the strange occurrences that happen in the town every seven years. Caleb and his two childhood friends know firsthand about the evil affecting Hawkins Hollow and want to put an end to it. So, with the help of Quinn and two other women who are drawn to the town they start the quest they are destined to take.
This was a hard summary to write as so much happens in this book. Nora Roberts
I listened to the audio version of this book and was very pleased with the reader's performance. Overall I enjoyed this book very much and would highly recommend either the book or the audio. And I can't wait until The Hollow (Sign of Seven Trilogy, Book 2)
"Light in Shadow" is the first of a short 2 book series following two women who escaped from a mental hospital. (It's followed up by Truth or Dare
Zoe Luce can "feel the emotions" of a room. When working as an interior decorator, she feels something wrong in a bedroom she is about to redecorate and hires Ethan Truax to solve her little mystery. This mystery was solved in the first half of the book and really had me wondering what was going to fill the rest of the pages. But, Zoe's past comes back to haunt her and Ethan is there to help.
Jayne Ann Krentz is a prolific author and this was another solid book. Good romance, plot and character development. The touch of paranormal (with Zoe's "psychic" ability) adds a nice twist in what would be a rather ordinary story. I listened this this book on CD (which prompted my blog on audio books). The reader did a great job. If you're looking for a romantic suspense, then I'd recommend trying this book.
So, I admit that I used to always look the other way when I saw an audio book. To me there is something just magical about holding a paper book in your hands and reading the words on the page.
But then in early 2007 I got a job further away from my home... making me spend a good hour in the car each day. I was getting tired of listening to the same songs on the radio. So, I picked up a book on CD to help pass the commute. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Then I got a new job with a slightly shorter commute, but the work environment is deathly quiet. The workers are encouraged to listen to music or whatever, as long as they use headphones. Again, I got tired of listening to the same songs on my iPod and I quickly ran out of podcasts (I'll take suggestions if you have any). So, I popped a book on CD into my computer tower and haven't looked back.
I've listened to a variety of audio books ranging from general fiction to romance to suspense to mysteries. I'll admit that it's awkward to listen to a romance book at work even while wearing headphones. And mysteries generally require a little more attention than I can give while attempting to work.
But what really makes or breaks an audio book for me is the reader. One of the very first books I listened to was an Janet Evanovich book called Motor Mouth. The main character is a race car driver from the south. So, the reader decided to adopt a southern accent. But it was more annoying than enhancing to the story. This little thing almost turned me off of audios. I decided to give them one more try and the next book was much better and now I'm hooked.
Now audio books will never replace a paper book for me. But, I find them to be a good alternative. I've especially enjoyed the Harry Potter books in audio (I read the books first, listened second). Have you ever listened to an audio book? Do you enjoy them? If you haven't, why not?