Beginnings and Ends (Troubleshooters, #16.1) in J.D. Robb

May 05, 2017 Robin rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2017, 2023, kindle, contemporary-romance

For the last several years, Hollywood Star Robin Chadwick Cassidy has played tormented actor Joe Laughlin on his hit TV show. The character of Joe is an alcoholic who is struggling with his sexuality. This series echoes Robin's life. Though he has stopped drinking and has married the love of his life, FBI Agent Jules Cassidy, this TV show is starting to drag him down. Jules sees that his husband is in distress. He vows to do whatever needs done to support Robin.

This is a very short story in the ...more

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Jun 09, 2017 Jonetta rated it really liked it

Shelves: group-read, 17000-in-2017, romantic-suspense, audiobook, 4000-books, 3500-2022, 2023-audiobook-challenge

2023 Update
What a difference audio can make! Even though this is a short story, its message resonates strongly. My original opinion stands but it came through more powerfully because of the narrator and my clearer understanding of the emotional toll taken on anyone not living their truth. Brockmann was ahead of her time with her insights.

Original Review
This was the first time we get any real insight into Robin's Shadowland series and character, Joe Loughlin. It was so very revealing to see the ...more

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Jan 12, 2016 Wendy rated it really liked it

Shelves: jan-16

I enjoyed this novella

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Jun 04, 2012 Zaanodes rated it it was amazing

Shelves: a-suzanne-brockmann, s-troubleshooters

I usually don't give more than 3 stars for short stories because...they are SHORT! And I always, well, almost always, want to know more. But this is Jules and Robin...sigh. Any Jules and Robin is a GOOD thing! And, damn, now I have to wait for more. Uh, Ms. Brockmann?? ...more

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May 06, 2023 Cindy (BKind2Books) rated it it was ok

Shelves: popsugar-challenge, tbr-challenge, featherweight-challenge, 2023-genre-challenge, the-cure-2023-reading-challenge, 2023-urr-romance-book-bingo

I'm reading this as part of a group read of the entire series. I'm really glad I didn't pay for this (I borrowed it from the library.) I have enjoyed this series, but this one had some real issues for me and I was disappointed because I really like the Jules-Robin story arc. I like a well-written romance - gay or straight, but this one felt phoned in. Did the author need a paycheck?

⬇ There're kind of two storylines. There's Jules / Robin - supporting each other through an important decision. An ...more

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Jan 16, 2013 Vic rated it it was ok

Shelves: romance

I've enjoyed Robin and Jules in the other Troubleshooter books and usually enjoy a short to peak in on favorite characters. I thought this was just OK. The fictional TV show took up so much of the short story that there was really just a little bit of Robin and Jules. ...more

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Mar 09, 2013 Rae rated it it was amazing

I'm a huge Robin and Jules fan and while there is not a ton of stuff specifically about Robin and Jules in this short novella it's good to see their lives moving along.

Thanks Suzanne! ...more

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