Book corner: James Patterson: 2nd Chance

I read the 5th book of this series without realizing it was a series, then went back looking for book one to four, they weren't available on Kindle at that stage so I continued with the series through book ten.  Just before James Patterson launched book eleven, I checked back and book one to four was now available on Kindle. Book one in the series 1st to Die was fabulous, having finished 1st to Die I got moving with onto 2nd chance.  I love this series, it is about four ladies who become friends during the first book and form a "women's murder club"

as the main character Lindsay a recently promoted Lieutenant (after solving the Bride & Groom murder case in 1st to Die) along with Cindy (lead crime reporter of the Chronicle), Claire (Chief Medical Examiner) & Jill (Assistant District Attorney).  2nd Chance reconvenes the four women, this time to solve the murders of two African Americans, a little girl and an old woman, bearing all the signs of a serial killer. Both victims were related to city cops. The rest of the book plays out as more victims are murdered and the four ladies work together to bring the case to an end.  James Patterson's books are easy reading that move at a fast pace, all in all, a good chilling thrill.  Now onto 3rd Degree

Till next time

xoxo

It's been a while ... a long while

I can't believe how quickly time flies by. I haven't posted on my blog for an absolute age. So what have we been up to, hmmm well let me see:

1. we hit the ice for CJ's birthday party, we had the entire rink all to ourselves (plus all CJ's friends, it was her birthday party after all), the foam machine was switched on and the pile of foam was enormous, it was so big that when it dropped to the ice, you couldn't see the kids, I haven't laughed that much in such a long time, I would definitely recommend it for future birthday parties (both adult and kids). Hmmmmm, maybe my 40th should be on ice, or should I just pretend it isn't going to happen and just put my birthday on ICE for good. It really was Grant's first time skating and he got the hang of it pretty quickly (he spent the entire time trying not to fall, so next time he needs to relax a bit).

2. My Kindle arrived (yipeeeee) and I am absolutely loving it, my Kindle has become my new favorite thing, I haven't loved a gizmo so much since Grant bought me a Garmin GPS. I am already on my 4th book, it is so quick and easy to read, absolutely anywhere. this is what I have read in the last two weeks

3. Went shopping to a very unusual French Kitchen Shop, with my Sister-in-law, Debbie, and then we went for lunch and Cocktails at Outerlimits, had a stunning afternoon, sipping cosmo's and catching up, I always love spending time with Deb. 4. Had Heritage day at work and was convinced into wearing a kilt (not a really good idea on an exceptionally warm day, there is a reason it is the traditional dress of Scotland, you know that very cold soggy island at the top of the world) This is the team I work with, Leigh-Anne is MIA. Nomvula (3rd from right) chose to adopt another culture for the day and wore a kurta, I think I will go that route next year too, anything to avoid the very itchy, scratchy, hot tartan.5. Had a picnic at the Walter Sizulu Botanical Gardens for my Father-in-laws Birthday as they were having a Jazz concert, we had such wonderful weather, it was really warm but we had a lovely breeze blowing that just kept things at the right temperature. 6. We went to see Mama Mia, playing at Monte Casino, this was absolutely outstanding. They did it amazingly, I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves musicals. As it ended Grant asked me to book again to go and see it.

7. Had a stunning weekend when my parent came down, they arrived on Thursday and left on Sunday so I had four days of Mum & Dad to love. For some reason I don't seem to have a single pic from the weekend, I just love having my folks so I took leave and spent Thursday & Friday with them. I then snuck in the Monday as leave as well, thought I might just have a Me day, which I spent being pampered at Sorbet then followed it up with cocktails at Outerlimits, would definitely recommend me days to all out there, they are good for the soul.

8. Spent a wonderful relaxing day with our friends having very yummy food and great conversations

9. Went to watch Eat, Pray, Love with Cally. Loved the girls time out, movie was sweet but didn't touch the book by a barge pole. Definitely not the kind of movie you should take your boys to. Scenery was filmed superbly, Julia Roberts was a fair portrayal of Elizabeth Gilbert, but overall the movie was nothing to write home about. We finished it off with dinner at the Spur. Lovely way to end the weekend.

Till next time

xoxo

Cat O' Nine Tales - Jeffrey Archer

I have just finished reading this book and had a good giggle at these short stories. Jeffrey Archer picked up the ideas for these stories during his forced sabbatical/incarceration compliments of Her Majesty's Prison services. This book illustrates to what lengths some people will go to to commit a crime. I would even recommend this to the Alliterate (you know those that can read but choose not to) people in my life.

I also have to share some very exciting news (well it is for me, you, probably not so much) My darling hubby is buying me the latest generation Kindle for Christmas. I am so excited I am like a child at Christmas (no pun intended), it is due to arrive on 24th September (darn the fact that it is a public holiday) so it will probably arrive on my desk on Monday. However my darling hubby says I am not allowed it until Christmas day (Grinch) so I am strategically planning my counter attack. haven't quite ironed out the finer details as yet but this little darling must be mine, long before the yule tide silliness sets in. I have in my arsenal for now, some pouting, some sulking, some very big pretty please's, however I still don't think that all these weapons put together will make him budge, he is pretty obstinate, so back to the drawing board for now. I already have 27 books wish listed, just waiting for my Kindle.

Till next time

xoxo