When All the Girls Have Gone

Title: When All the Girls Have Gone

Author: Jayne Ann Krentz [Website] aka Amanda Quick aka Jayne Castle

Publisher: Berkley

ISBN: 9780399174490

Length: 331 pages

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

I read all new JAK/AQ/JC books.

Comments:

I enjoyed Charlotte and Max's story.  They had the characteristics I look for in JAK books from personality to family.  It's hard to write this post right now because I'm in something of a funk, but at the time I was caught up and read straight through this story.  Reading it took a decent chunk of my day off, and I don't regret it.

That being said (and some of this may be that funk I mentioned), I've decided JAK books do not have that spark that they use to have.  There are some past titles that I can still re-read today -- I still remember the story, but I enjoyed the characters so much, I want to revisit.  When I re-read a newer JAK, however, it is generally because while I know I'll be satisfied, I don't remember the story and it is fresh.  I wonder what that means?  Anyway, I'm not being fair because of this funk of mine, so I'm going to leave it at that.

I'll continue reading all JAK/AQ/JC books.

Illusion Town

Title: Illusion Town

Author: Author: Jayne Castle aka Jayne Ann Krentz [Website][Facebook] aka Amanda Quick

Publisher: Jove Novel

Series: Harmony, Bk 13

ISBN: 9780515155754

Length: 340 pages

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

Fan of this series/author.

Comments:

Illusion Town is the "Las Vegas" of Harmony, which had me trying to layer the real Vegas (what I've seen of it) with the description.

I liked Hannah and Elias, although I think there was more action and less characterization in this one.  Hannah is adopted and while she knows who her mother was, is very interested in her ancestry and genealogy.  It was very interesting to me to see that subject applied to a futuristic fantasy world.

As usual there was a doctor doing unethical studies with shady motives.  This is common in this world as well as JC's St. Helen's short-lived world.

And last but not least - Virgil the dust bunny was as adorable as all dust bunnies are.  I look forward to more books set in this world and further exploration of Harmony and it's alien past.

'Til Death Do Us Part

Title: 'Til Death Do Us Part

Author: Amanda Quick aka Jayne Ann Krentz [Website] aka Jayne Castle

Publisher: Berkley Books

ISBN: 9780399174469

Length: 342 pages

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

I'm a JAK/AQ/JC fan.

Comments:

Hmm.  I started this one before reading Dead End Street and finished it after.  I had no problem going with the story while reading it, but if I stopped (had to go back to work, etc.) I didn't feel that extreme motivation to pick it back up again.  I'd guess its because while the characters were likeable enough, I didn't get the connection I've come to expect from an AQ book.  I feel like the heroines, while still going against the grain education and career wise, don't have the same spunk and quirkiness I had come to expect.  They've become more mellow and serious.

I'll keep reading on.  I still look forward to more JAK/AQ/JC.

Cemetery Girl ; The Marshal's Justice ; Secret Sisters

Title: Inheritance

Author: Charlaine Harris [Website][Facebook][IMDb] and Christopher Golden [Website][Facebook][Twitter]; Illustrated by Don Kramer [Website][Facebook]; Colors by Daniele Rudoni; Letters by Jacob Bascle

Publisher: InkLit

Series: Cemetery Girl, Bk 2

ISBN: 9780425256671

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

Charlaine Harris.  Plus I found the first one interesting.

Comments:

Girl can't catch a break.  Fast paced (read it within an hour).  Looking forward to book 3.

Update: Read this one about a month ago? I think? While sitting in a hospital. No worries, nothing bad.  It was one of my dad's frequent hospitalizations for his mental illness.

Title: The Marshal's Justice

Author: Delores Fossen

Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue #1635

Series: Appalosa Pass Ranch

ISBN: 9780373699025

Length: 219 pages

Obtained: Free copy from BEA

Why this book?:

In the mood for quick romance.

Comments:

I did NOT believe the love between the heroine and hero.  Lust, sure.  Love of the child, sure.  But otherwise?  He spent to much of the book not trusting and not forgiving.

Update: Nothing really to add for this one. 

Title: Secret Sisters

Author: Jayne Ann Krentz [Website] aka Amanda Quick aka Jayne Castle

Publisher: Berkley Books

ISBN: 9780399174483

Length: 336 pages

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?: it's a JAK book.

Comments:

Was not immediately gripped the way I usually am.  Liked Jack, Abe, Madeline, and Daphne well enough.

Update: This JAK is an old post that's been sitting, and I'm adding it with these others for space and scheduling reasons.

Siren's Call

Title: Siren's Call

Author: Jayne Castle aka Jayne Ann Krentz [Website][Facebook] aka Amanda Quick

Publisher: JOVE

Series: Harmony, Bk 12 ; Rainshadow, Bk 4 or 5 (depending on how you look at it)

ISBN: 9780515155747

Length: 323 pages

Obtained: Personal copy, purchased new

Why this book?:

I really enjoy this series and author.  When I saw it on the shelves I decided I needed to buy it (thankfully it is a paperback and therefore more affordable).  And then when it came out of the bag about a week later (my bad), I had to read it right away (nevermind that I was exhausted and had work the next morning).

Comments:

I liked Ella, Rafe, and, of course, Lorelei the dust bunny.  In fact, I love the Harmony and Rainshadow books overall.  They have managed to maintain their quick read status when I am becoming increasingly distracted and restless with my reading.

I thought the siren bit was cool, and the secret genetically passed down psychic ability is a theme I'm happy to revisit that makes the heroine "unmatchable" (but not really) brought me fond memories of the St. Helen's books (which I'll admit, I miss) as well as other Harmony books.

The alien dinosaur bit was interesting.  I thought the timing amusing considering Jurassic World coming out the same year.

Anyway, I look forward to future Harmony/Rainshadow books, as always.

Catch-up, Pt 1

Life got busy and complicated and my blog suffered for it.  But I have still been reading.  I'm going to try to remember everything (except the kids books).  I'll write a little something about the books if I can (such as if I jotted notes down, or if I read it recently).  I have to do this in multiple parts because I'm limited by the tags.

Here we go...

Title: Prayers for Sale

Author: Sandra Dallas [Website][Facebook]

This was a book club read.  I had the following notes saved on my phone...

I enjoyed. Historical fiction can be so interesting, and this fit the bill. Stretched between the Civil War, the Depression, and Mining. Plus the Colorado Mountain setting, the old teaching the young, the storytelling, and the friendship aspects... They combination appealed to me. There was both sorrow and joy, but overall I enjoyed the book and look forward to trying more by Sandra Dallas. I discovered at the end that some of the characters can be found in other books so I intend to go back and discover these additional stories.

Title: Trust No One

Author: Jayne Ann Krentz [Website][Facebook] aka Jayne Castle aka Amanda Quick

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons

ISBN: 9780399165139

Length: 327 pages

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

It's JAK.

Comments:

I like Grace and Julius. ... and that is as far as I got on this book in my draft posts from early February.

Title: The Curl Up and Dye [Goodreads]

Author: Sharon Sala [Website][Facebook][Twitter] aka Dinah McCall

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Series: Follows the novella Color Me Bad

ISBN: 9781402283970

Length: 288 pages

Obtained: Library ebook copy

Why this book?:

It was the January title for the discussion group I'm leading.

Comments: Also as far as I had gotten in a draft post from early February.  LilyAnn has been living a tedious life, until one day she gets a wake-up call and starts making some changes.

Is the south (southern USA) really like this?  Every time I read a book about small town southern life I wonder.

Title: The Tusk That Did the Damage

Author: Tania James [Website][Facebook][Twitter]

Obtained: Free ARC from ALA Midwinter Conference

Why this book?:

I couldn't resist the cover, the title, or the little bit that I read of the blurb (the first sentence or two).

Comments:

It wasn't exactly what I expected, especially with the multiple perspectives.  But that didn't make it less interesting.  As I was adding this my nephew (7 yo) came up behind me and read the title.  I told him that some people do horrible things and kill elephants and rhinos for their tusks/horns.  He says, "Can't they just cut them off without killing them?" I say, "Cutting them off can kill them.  People don't need that stuff."  He thinks and responds, "Why don't they just cut them off dead ones?" (meaning those who've died of natural causes).  He was called away before I could respond...  ::sigh::

The Hot Zone

Title: The Hot Zone

Author: Jayne Castle aka Jayne Ann Krentz [Website][Facebook] aka Amanda Quick

Publisher: Jove Novel

Series: Rainshadow Island, Bk 3 (Though technically the 3rd book in the Looking Glass Trilogy is the 1st Rainshadow book, making this book 4) ;  Harmony, Bk 11

ISBN: 9780515154726

Length: 338 pages 

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

I'm a fan of the author, series, and world.  I was immediately drawn to it.

Comments:

I picked this up and finished it in one day.  That doesn't happen often with me anymore.  I was immediately engrossed and didn't want to put it down.  

Some of the connection between the heroine and hero may have been rushed, but I didn't care.  I can't wait for more.  Sedona was great in particular.  She's been through a lot, but she's making life work.  As can often be found in JAK/AQ/JC books, family also plays a role.  Despite the fact that it obviously has a place in the story, the family aspect was a bit rushed as well.

Actually, as a whole the book kind of felt like a novella, in that I could have had more all the way around.  But it still didn't disappoint.  Maybe it just felt that way because the pace was so fast?  After the initial introduction into what happened to Sedona, the scene jumps to her life on Rainshadow.  From then on time seems to fly, and everything takes place in a short time span.

Anyway, as always the dust bunnies were awesome.  Lyle's always there when Sedona needs him, and he's also there for the community in Rainshadow - both the human community (namely the children) and the dust bunny one.

The Halloween aspect seemed a bit early (I was surprised the book wasn't released a little later), but that was okay.  It's already out in the stores as well.  And it was interesting to see Halloween portrayed in the world of Harmony.

I am looking forward to the next JAK/AQ/JC book (Trust No One by JAK, due out Jan. 2015) and especially the next Rainshadow/Harmony book.

Otherwise Engaged

Title: Otherwise Engaged

Author: Amanda Quick aka Jayne Ann Krentz [Website] aka Jayne Castle

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons

ISBN: 9780399165146

Length: 342 pages

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

Because it is/was the newest Amanda Quick, and she is an auto-read author for me.

Comments:

Amity rescues a stranger (Benedict) while abroad, tends his wounds, finds him to be an interesting companion, and then they split up and she returns home to London.  It is only while at home that she is truly in danger.  But Benedict returns and they team up (along with Amity's sister and Inspector from Scotland Yard) to catch the serial killer known as the Bridegroom.

I liked both main characters (Benedict may not have had quite as much of the appeal that I so love in JAK/AQ/JC's heroes, but he was still likeable).  And I enjoyed the story and the romance, as well as the side characters and romance.  They were all very charming.

I look forward to the next book due out, The Hot Zone (Rainshadow, Bk 3) by Jayne Castle.

Sinister and Fatal

Title: Sinister and Fatal (Contains: The Sinister Touch and The Fatal Fortune)

Author: Jayne Castle aka Jayne Ann Krentz aka Amanda Quick

Publisher: Berkley Books

 Series: Guinevere Jones, Vol 2 (Bks 3 & 4)

ISBN: 9780425271841

Length: 338 pages (170 and 168)

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

It's the continuation of the series.

Comments:

In The Sinister Touch, Gwen finally meets the artist from across the way when someone starts vandalizing his art.  In the process she once again drags Zac into a messy investigation.  But in The Fatal Fortune Gwen has decided she's going to take the investigation of a fortune telling extortion scam herself - until people go missing and things get serious.

While I could still tell these were Jayne's older work (and not just because phone calls were made on pay phones and word processors a big deal), I still enjoyed them as I did the first two.  I am so glad these were reprinted and I had a chance to read them.  And they were a nice delay on the wait I have until the next new JAK/JC/AQ book comes out.

Desperate and Deceptive

Title: Desperate and Deceptive (Contains: The Desperate Game and The Chilling Deception)

Author: Jayne Castle aka Jayne Ann Krentz aka Amanda Quick

Publisher: Berkley Books

Series: Guinevere Jones, Vol 1 (Bks 1 & 2)

ISBN: 9780425271834

Length: 350 pages (186 and 164)

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

I've wanted to read the Guinevere Jones series for years and the books were out of print.  Finally I could read them!

Comments:

These titles were originally published in 1986.  Generally I'm not a fan of JAK (then JC)'s older works.  I didn't like the attitudes of the men.  Or that the heroine's accepted it.  But I wanted to read these any because they fell under a slightly different genre (romantic suspense rather than straight 80s romance).  Maybe being on the later side of the 80s helped too.  Whatever the case, Zac Justis was okay.  Even though he did repeatedly call her a little idiot.  That was a bit grating.  And even when he did something annoying, Guinevere didn't just accept it.  That really helped.

Anyway, I am enjoying the books.  They have a similar feel to other classic JAK works, with the hero and heroine partnering up to investigate.  I am so relieved that I could enjoy these.  And I look forward to reading Sinister and Fatal (The Sinister Touch and The Fatal Fortune).

River Road

Title: River Road

Author: Jayne Ann Krentz aka Amanda Quick aka Jayne Castle

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons

ISBN: 9780399165122

Length: 336 pages

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

It's JAK.

Comments:

JAK has returned to her roots, with no paranormal or psychic anything.

Lucy's aunt and partner have died and she's inherited her aunt's house and stock in the partner's family's company.  She's found the body of the boy who prompted her departure from the area 13 years prior dead in her aunt's house (talk about skeletons in the closet - er, fireplace).  She's being pushed to sell - the stock and the house.  And Mason, source of her younger self's crush, is there to help.

Much as I enjoy the paranormal stuff, it was nice getting back to basics.  As always, I look forward to reading more by JAK/AQ/JC.  Including the next Amanda Quick due out, Otherwise Engaged.

Deception Cove

Title: Deception Cove

Author: Jayne Castle aka Jayne Ann Krentz aka Amanda Quick

Publisher: Jove Novel

Series: Rainshadow Island, Bk 2 (Though technically the 3rd book in the Looking Glass Trilogy is the 1st Rainshadow book, making this book 3) ;  Harmony, Bk 10

ISBN: 9780515152852

Length: 342 pages

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

I enjoy this author's books and this series (and dust bunnies!)

Comments:

As usual, I liked the characters for this book - Alice, the heroine (who could appear to be invisible), Houdini, the dust bunny (who wouldn't like any of the dust bunnies?), and Drake, the hero.

Drake's "day-blind" bit was interesting, though I kinda think it would have been great if he was genuinely blind and his ability lay somewhere else.  On the other hand, I can see why in an advanced futuristic world technology would need to have advanced to such a point.

This wasn't my favorite Jayne Castle book, but I still enjoyed it and look forward to more.

The Mystery Woman

Title: The Mystery Woman

Author: Amanda Quick aka Jayne Ann Krentz aka Jayne Castle

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons

Series: Ladies of Lantern Street, Bk 2

ISBN: 9780399159091

Pages: 357

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

I'm a long-time fan of JAK/AQ/JC - And I just read the first Ladies of Lantern Street book, Crystal Gardens.

Comments:

Beatrice and Joshua end up in a race to discover a blackmailer, a murderer, a madman... all while escaping danger to themselves and becoming romantically attached.

The thing about JAK books that I love are the aspects (the so-called "formulaic elements") that I can depend on.  That the heroine will be a strong, independent, and positive woman even if she has faced hardship.  That the hero will be dark, a bit jaded or a loner, but quick to see the strength in the heroine and a balance of protective and understanding her strengths.  (BTW, these are things that I don't feel are all there in her oldest books from the 80s and somewhat the early 90s.)  The hero and heroine will face danger together.  The heroine will believe in or see beneath the exterior of the hero even when others do not.  And often there will be younger secondary characters that the hero, heroine, or both mentor.  And of course, in the end there will be a HEA.

This had that, though the connections, etc. didn't feel quite as strong or stand out quite so much.  Overall, I enjoyed this as usual.

A sample of the audio version (I read the print):

Crystal Gardens

Title: Crystal Gardens

Author: Amanda Quick aka Jayne Ann Krentz aka Jayne Castle

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons

Series: Ladies of Lantern Street, Bk 1

ISBN: 9780399159084

Pages: 320

Obtained: Library copy

Why this book?:

Huge fan of this author and I read all her new releases sooner or later.

Comments:

As usual I enjoyed this book.  The characters follow a similar  type to all Jayne Ann Krentz's characters, and that's part of what I love.  I do have to say, while Evangeline connects with Lucas right away based on, apparently, instinct, the reader isn't given the background to connect so well until later in the book.  And there might have been too many things going on at once.  But like I said, still enjoyable.

I look forward to reading the next in the Ladies of Lantern Street novels, The Mystery Woman (I already have it checked out and ready to go).

Dream Eyes

Title: Dream Eyes

Author: Jayne Ann Krentz aka Amanda Quick aka Jayne Castle

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons

Series: Dark Legacy, Bk 2

ISBN: 9780399158957

Pages: 325

Obtained: Library copy

Comments:

I re-read the 1st book in the Dark Legacy series, Copper Beach, to prepare myself; then I read this one.  I like the characters, the story, etc.  But after the Arcane trend of story lines passing contemporary, historical, futuristic, it's taking quite a bit for me to adjust to series within one time frame.  And speaking of Arcane, they come up toward the end of the book, but they were previously unknown to these characters.  Just to give some context if you've been reading that series.

For the series, now that I'm settling in, three sibs have a "dark legacy" of strong talent connected to even stronger crystals - referred to as the Phoenix Crystals - as the result of a back story concerning their father and some of his associates filled with intrigue, backstabbing, etc.  In Copper Beach you meet Sam who pairs up with Abby.  In Dream Eyes you meet Judson who pairs with Abby's friend Gwen.  I assume in the next book we'll meet sister Emma. (Alas, she can't pair up with the women's pal Nick cuz he's gay... I suspect the male lead will be her father's rival's son).

Anyway, for this particular book, Judson has had some rough stuff happen, and it's effected his dreams.  Who better to help with that than "Dream Eyes" Gwen who can see things in auras and can help fix dreams.  Too bad Judson's pride stands in the way.  In the meantime he's helping track down who murdered Gwen's friend and mentor.  With serial killers, paranormal weapons, and being the strangers in a small town (with a small town mentality), this isn't easy.  I absolutely DID NOT guess the killer/killers.  He/she/they didn't even bleep on my radar.

The Lost Night

Title: The Lost Night

Author: Jayne Castle aka Jayne Ann Krentz aka Amanda Quick

Publisher: Jove Novel

Series: Rainshadow, Bk 2; Harmony, Bk 9

ISBN: 9780515152845

Pages: 332

Obtained: Personal copy via PaperBackSwap.com

Comments:

My PBS account had been on hold for ages, and I forgot to reset the date to keep it that way.  So in the first couple days of the new year I received 4-5 offers (for which I had no credits).  I said not now to most of them, but I couldn't resist this one; I bought the credits.  And once it arrived I couldn't resist reading it.  Nevermind that I still haven't read Crystal Gardens (Amanda Quick) and couldn't remember any details about Copper Beach.  (You may not see the relevance here as I haven't listed this as an Arcane novel... Arcane is mentioned in The Lost Night but it's only just mentioned.)

Rachel Blake has a psychic talent that some in the world of Harmony would look down on.  But she's found a place on Rainshadow.  Even if the others on the island do consider her to be a bit fragile after her missing time spent in the Reserve.  I liked her.  And Harry Sebastian, with his dark but powerful talent, as well.  Having recently tried to torture myself by reading a much older Jayne Ann Krentz book (And failing, I might add.  It was a definite DNF.), it's such a relief to see heroes I can like and enjoy reading about in her more modern books.  Plus there are the dust bunnies (always a pleasure).  In this case, there's Darwina with her precious Amberella doll.

As for the story, well, it was interesting.  A nice mix of futuristic romance and some mystery.  I look forward to catching up with Crystal Gardens and with reading the newest Jayne Ann Krentz book out, Dream Eyes.

...and 2 Tbsp of Paranormal

Copper Beach (Dark Legacy, Bk 1) by Jayne Ann Krentz aka Amanda Quick aka Jayne Castle (library copy) -

So I was really in the mood to catch up and decided to go ahead and read a library copy of this.  I'll still need to get my own keeper copy, but for now... Anyway.  I've grown so used to Arcane books now, it threw me a little to have a JAK book that was still loaded with psychic abilities but minus the Society.  I almost felt like it was a jump back to her writing pre-Arcane except then the psychic stuff was hinted at, not an outright element of the plot.  I liked the characters well enough, and I'm interested in reading more of this new series (Of course.  It's JAK.  Even if I wasn't pleased I would still read the next book.).  I'm assuming that more is probably surrounding Sam Coppersmith's brother and sister.

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake (library copy) -

I saw a review for this at Mish's Book Shelf.  It sounded intriguing, and I LOVE the cover, so I requested my library purchase it.  I didn't realize at first that the narrator is a guy.  That didn't effect the quality, but it was a first impression, so I'm mentioning it.  The story was as interesting as it sounded.  Now that I've read it I think I might actually call it YA horror.  Anyway, Cas's quest gripped me and dragged me in.  But I have to say (and I hope I'm not giving too much away) the part that hit me the hardest was the fate of the cat.  I went to bed after I finished this and had to keep turning my mind away from that poor cat so I could sleep.  Anyway, Apparently there's a second book due out in August called Girl of Nightmares which I definitely plan on reading.

Playing Catch-up - JAK/AQ/JC

Jayne Ann Krentz (Amanda Quick) (Jayne Castle) has been a favorite author of my for some time.  I've read many of her books and many are re-reads for me.  But I've gotten behind.  And I've got a couple trailers for you!!!

First, a trailer about arcane...


Second, about the Dreamlight Trilogy...

Fired Up (Arcane, Bk 7; Dreamlight, Bk 1) by Jayne Ann Krentz (personal copy - purchased autographed from Seattle Mystery Bookshop) -

This was actually a re-read, but I only realized that once I started it.  It must not have been too memorable because I also ended up purchasing multiple copies somewhere along the line.  The one mentioned above and another from one of the Borders closing sales in the area.  But beyond not being memorable I enjoyed it.  It wasn't anything spectacular, but not every read needs to be so long as it hits the main points I look for.

Burning Lamp (Arcane, Bk 8; Dreamlight, Bk 2) by Amanda Quick (personal copy - purchased autographed from Seattle Mystery Bookshop) -

This book was actually a bit of a disappointment for me.  It was just SO similar to Fired Up.  The characters psychic abilities were incredibly alike, especially the heroine's.  They were based around the same family myth, so that background story was the same.  And even the dialogue was like an echo.  Maybe it would have been okay if I hadn't read them back to back, but I did.

Midnight Crystal (Arcane, Bk 9; Harmony, Bk 7; Dreamlight, Bk 3) by Jayne Castle (personal copy via paperbackswap.com) -

This was the last of the Dreamlight trilogy, and it was better, less repetition and I liked the characters more.  Not that I didn't like the characters in the other two, but ... Marlowe Jones is the head of J&J.  She has more personality.  Plus I loved Gibson and his roll in helping people.

In Too Deep (Arcane, Bk 10; Looking Glass, Bk 1) by Jayne Ann Krentz (personal copy - purchased at Borders closing sale...I think)

Finally! Fallon's story!  I've been waiting to read this forever.  And I liked Isabella which was great.  She had more of that spunk I had come to love in Jayne's heroines and had been missing lately.  This one has more of that small, quirky town feel that Jayne's older books had as well, which was nice.

Quicksilver (Arcane, Bk 11; Looking Glass, Bk 2) by Amanda Quick (personal copy -purchased at Borders closing sale)

I was grateful to find that Virginia's talent was different than Isabella's (no same book - different time).  And I was happy to read more about the Sweetwater family.  Overall, a nice read.

Canyons of Night (Arcane, Bk 12; Harmony, Bk 8; Looking Glass, Bk 3) by Jayne Castle (personal copy via paperbackswap.com) -

This book didn't feel like it was as much a part of the Looking Glass trilogy, but I still enjoyed it.  Both Charlotte and Slade were interesting characters, and I was happy to see some kids of the island involved in the story as well.  And of course the dust bunny, though I wish he (dust bunny - I've blanked on his name) had connected with Charlotte more.  The Preserve and the secrets it holds were intriguing and since not many questions about that were answered I presume I'll see more in the future.