Lady Justice by Vicki Hinze

Gabby Kincaid, an elite Secret Service operative, is sent to Carnel Cove, Florida on a secret mission which becomes compromised and her partner May Grayson is sent to eradicate her. Fortunately for her, a hurricane is barreling down on Florida and before Max can kill her, they are swept up in trying to locate the persons responsible;e releasing a killer virus, with no known antidote that destroyed crops and humans, not only in Florida but other parts of the US as well. Germ warfare is a reality for it can be used to control the economy and destroy a nation. This part of the story was interesting but then she spent too much of it describing the relationship between Gabby and Max and some other unbelievable characters in the story. 

This is a book where the story is so bad you want to immediately put it down but curiosity makes  you skim the story just to see the outcome.

Rated 1 out of 5 

Reviewed by Joan Boucher

March by Geraldine Brooks

Peter March, the father in "Little Women" is forced to examine his life, actions and views when he joined the Union Army as a Chaplain. This is a story depicting raw human emotions and deception and how one's life was changed by what they had witnessed and experienced.

Ms. Brooks once again has her novel steeped in history and based on the life of Bronson Alcott, Louisa Alcott's father.

Rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed by Joan Boucher

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

What an emotional book to end the "Hunger Games" trilogy. In this final book, the reader is taken on an emotional roller coaster as we see our strong characters deal with the physical, emotional, and physiological effects of the capitol's manipulation. The only reason I didn't rate it a 5 was because I felt that Prim. Katniss' sister played such critical part in Katniss going into the Hunger Games that I expected a happy ending for her.

Rated 4 out of 5 

Reviewed by Catarina Anselmo

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

This is the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy and does a good job picking where the first book ended with Katniss and Peta's return home to District 12 after winning the Hunger Games. This book focused less on the games and more on the defiance of the Capitol and what it is causing in the other districts. When you finish this book you can't wait to see what's happening back in District 12.

Rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed by Catarina Anselmo

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

I have to admit when I first read about this book, I wasn't drawn to the future- Panem setting, but what pulled me in was the Hunger Games plot and the genuine characters. When you learn about Katniss, Gale, and Peta you can't help but wonder what their future holds. When you finish this book, you can't wait to see what the Capitol has planned for them.

Rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed by: Catarina Anselmo

Fifty Shades Darker by EL James

My favorite book in the trilogy! This book had more of the story line that I loved and less of the racy scenes. I got more answers to my questions about the damaged Christian. We also see Ana struggle with Christian's past lovers and their relationships. Just when you think Ana is moving forward with Christian, Ana's ex-boss is determined to get his "revenge." Can't wait to see what unravels in the last book!

Rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed by Catarina Anselmo

Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James

I knew nothing about this book until one of my colleagues came in to work and I realized when I asked her about what she was currently reading, she looked around and started whispering! All she told me was you have to read this book. Although, it is not a book I would have picked up on my own because of the racy content, I did enjoy the story line and wanted to see what would happen to Anastasia.

Rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed by Catarina Anselmo

On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves

 Loved it! I was drawn to the book because I am a teacher like the main character, and was looking for a good summer beach read to start the summer. It was a quick read and perfect for the beach, just pack some extra sun screen! Enjoyed the plot because it was so realistic and you felt like you were right there sympathizing with the two main characters. 

Rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed by Catarina Anselmo 

Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockman

Jimmy Nash goes to work for Troubleshooters Inc. a secret ops firm. He and his team of experts are sent to Kazbekistan, a country ravaged by an earthquake to track down and recover a missing laptop computer. One member of the team is Tess Bailey, a computer specialist who has fallen in love with Nash and their steaming relationship tends to wreck havoc with the mission. 

The story has plenty of action, intrigue, romance and soul searching as no one really knows who the enemy is.

Reviewed by Joan Boucher