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Up A Dry Creek (2011)

by Avery Flynn(Favorite Author)

4 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1927368006 (ISBN13: 9781927368008)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Evernight Publishing

series

The Layton Family

review 1: Claire had everything she could possibly want, minus some cooking skills. She'd always dreamed of being a chef but sadly possessed the skill of burning water. So she went after the next best thing, managing. She went to school, got her MBA, got her experience, and opened a wonderful restaurant back in her hometown. Forget the fact that she ended up back in her hometown because of a classical mistake in love. She would just have to be content with her restaurant. But, even in a quiet little town where the biggest crime committed was toilet papering the mayors house, simple things can turn your life upside down. Simple things like taking out the trash. That's a normal everyday thing that turns extraordinary when Claire discovers a dead body in her dumpster. But even... more a murder and triple threat from a vicious killer are nothing compared to the way Jake knocks her down.Jake was doing a favor for his fathers biggest client. A simple job that should be over in less than 24 hours. Just go down there and make sure everything was in order surrounding the murder and that no one screwed anything up. Simple, until Jake butts up against the sexy restaurant owner. Claire has him jumping without asking and questioning his sanity. But how far will he go when his own intentions are compromised and its his family on the line?This was a great read! It had it all! Murder, Lust, Love, Heartbreak, and Mystery! It sucked me in from the moment I picked it up and wouldn't release me until I finished. Jake and Claire are perfectly matched and but heads throughout the novel, and other things a well :). This book heats up several times and has you fanning yourself with anticipation. It was a hot ride right from the onset with these two, which helps suck the reader in by wondering who will make the first move. I loved Claire. Shes loyal and loving, with a very realistic look on life. Even if she is at times rather impulsive. Reacting instead of thinking it through which has a tendency to land her in a few sticky situations. Some ending up extremely pleasant! Cheers to a fabulous read!!!
review 2: What I really liked about this book was how realistic it was. While I was reading it, I could totally picture it happening just the way Avery Flynn described. That to me is the mark of good writing. I really loved how spunky Claire was. I instantly connected with her because of her fire. She was alive, and not afraid to get her hands dirty. I loved how she just jumped right in, no questions asked. Even if it did get her into trouble sometimes.Because it was a murder who-dun-it with the killer on the loose, there was a good amount of suspense and intrigue. I was trying to solve the case the whole time right there along with Claire. There are also some close call and kind of scary moments. I love creepy moments in murder books. hehe maybe I'm a little weird?This is a really good book, it sped right along. No dull moments or extra fluff. I really appreciated that. I easily read the book in one sitting. I could totally see how this book would make a great start to a series or a complete standalone. It ended in a good place. Up a Dry Creek contained some sexual content, so the age rating recommendation is 18+. It was not overdone though, I thought it was a good amount. Not too much, not too little. Up a Dry Creek was a fast paced, believable and throughout enjoyable read. less

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