Two to Die For (Lucy Kincaid, #12.5; Max Revere, #3.5) in 2-3-4 Challenge

Dec 10, 2021 Robin rated it really liked it

Shelves: kindle, 2021, mystery

This book contains novellas from two of Allison Brennan's popular series:

Spiral - Lucy Kincaid and Sean Rogan are honeymooning at their Vail, Colorado, mountain retreat, when they discover that their neighbor, Hank Henderson, has disappeared. The day before, Hank told them that during the night he heard a mysterious noise coming from high on the mountain and wanted to look into it. Now Lucy and Sean are left to find out what happened to him.

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Dec 16, 2021 Anita rated it really liked it

Shelves: kindle-libby-city, mystery

Spiral (Lucy Kincaid, #12.5) 3-Stars
Lucy and Sean just can't catch a break. Every time the try to get away for some alone time, trouble finds them and their honeymoon is no exception. The plot was very simple and there was no mystery at to the baddie. Not much romance, either.

Sean Rogan gifted Lucy Kincaid with a luxury home outside Vail, Colorado as a wedding gift. Secluded, private and on a dead-end street with only one other neighbor, the property is made for romance. When the dog of their ne ...more

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Dec 24, 2021 Jonetta rated it really liked it

Shelves: nc-br-digital-library, 5000-2021, group-read, mystery-suspense-thriller, 2021-beat-the-backlist-challenge, 2021-in-2021, 2021-library-love

This book is comprised of two short stories, one from the Lucy Kincaid series, the other from Max Revere.

Spiral (Lucy Kincaid #12.5) 4 stars
FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid and former fiancé Sean Rogan have finally made it to the altar and are married, on their honeymoon outside of Vail, Colorado in the new home he gave her as a wedding gift. Both are enjoying some much cherished time away from the stress of the last perilous case, loving the opportunity to just be lazy. But what would a Lucy & Sean vaca This book is comprised of two short stories, one from the Lucy Kincaid series, the other from Max Revere.

Spiral (Lucy Kincaid #12.5) 4 stars
FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid and former fiancé Sean Rogan have finally made it to the altar and are married, on their honeymoon outside of Vail, Colorado in the new home he gave her as a wedding gift. Both are enjoying some much cherished time away from the stress of the last perilous case, loving the opportunity to just be lazy. But what would a Lucy & Sean vacation be without drama. When their neighbor Hank Henderson’s dog Bandit shows up at their door in the middle of the night, both of them know something’s wrong, especially when Hank turns up missing.

The case wasn’t a tough one but it was interesting and included an assortment of equally intriguing characters. Most importantly, it best illustrated how Sean and Lucy worked as a team, relying on each other for their individual skills and competencies while also working with local law enforcement. I liked the story and I’m now ready to return to the series as I’ve missed these two.

Retirement (Max Revere #3.5) 4 stars
Investigative reporter Maxine (Max) Revere gets a call that her friend Lois Kershaw is undergoing surgery following a heart attack. She met Lois several years ago when she investigated suspicious deaths at her retirement community in Miami, Florida. As Max waits at the hospital, she recalls their first meeting and the details of the case.

Max has often made reference to Lois and her friends in earlier stories so it was wonderful to revisit this case that had such an impact on her and endeared them to her so deeply. The case was extremely interesting as there were quite a few potential suspects and the killer’s angle wasn’t clear cut. But, Lois and her friends who assisted Max made this story a winner. They proved that being a senior citizen didn’t mean they were no longer highly useful and resourceful. They were critical to Max managing a successful outcome and saving other lives. I also liked learning more about her ex-boyfriend FBI Agent Marco Lopez and seeing why they ended up being so incompatible. The story may have been short but it accomplished a lot in delivering more insight into Max’s past and those who had major influences on the woman she is today.

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Dec 22, 2021 Melissa rated it really liked it

Two novellas in one featuring Lucy Kincaid and Maxine Revere.

Spiral (Lucy Kincaid #12.5)

Lucy and Sean are on their honeymoon in Vail, Colorado enjoying the peace and quiet in the beautiful cabin Sean bought her as a wedding present. Their neighbor, Hank, is a delightful retired forest ranger and his dog, Bandit, likes visiting Lucy and Sean. When Hank disappears Lucy and Sean take a break from their honeymoon to find him. What else the find is shocking.

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Jan 02, 2022 Sharon Kallenberger Marzola rated it really liked it

Shelves: series, mystery, novella

I liked these two novellas. I love any Lucy and Sean time which made the first novella, Spiral, enjoyable. It isn't as intense as most of the Lucy Kincaid books, but good just the same.

The second novella, Retired, is a little more intense. I'm becoming a big Max Revere fan. I hope that Allison Brenna has plans for more books in this series in the future.

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