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A Dangerous Collaboration
A Dangerous Collaboration | Deanna Raybourn
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Veronica Speedwell returns in another adventure filled with secrets and betrayal from Deanna Raybourn, the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey Mysteries. Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell is whisked off to a remote island off the tip of Cornwall when her natural historian colleague Stoker's brother calls in a favor. On the pretext of wanting a companion to accompany him to Lord Malcolm Romilly's house party, Tiberius persuades Veronica to pose as his fiance--much to Stoker's chagrin. But upon arriving, it becomes clear that the party is not as innocent as it had seemed. Every invited guest has a connection to Romilly's wife, Rosamund, who disappeared on her wedding day three years ago, and a dramatic dinner proves she is very much on her husband's mind. As spectral figures, ghostly music, and mysterious threats begin to plague the partygoers, Veronica enlists Stoker's help to discover the host's true motivations. And as they investigate, it becomes clear that there are numerous mysteries surrounding the Romilly estate, and every person present has a motive to kill Rosamund...
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Robotswithpersonality
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The ROMANCE. 😍 I honestly didn't know I still had it in me to enjoy a romance-forward book after mainlining them in my 20s, but evidently when a relationship has been built well over three previous books in a series, I can get on board. Raybourn rewards the patience of her readership. 😉 Also didn't know I could dig the gothic vibes, but adding in some tragic/spooky parts to the typical mystery, wit, banter and compassion worked well. 1/2

Robotswithpersonality 2/2 And shout out to the author for an ongoing theme that brings me happiness: there's something so heartwarming about a love interest who can be both rakish and dour, strong and vulnerable AND is so simply joyful when consuming good food, especially dessert/candy, no shame attached. 9mo
julesG I love Stoker!!! He's the perfect companion - even if the two of them didn't have a slow burn romance going on. 9mo
Robotswithpersonality @julesG Yes! The series works because they are friends. 9mo
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Robotswithpersonality
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Digging the emerald green moment happening in current reads. (Storygraph layout).

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DGRachel
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Veronica and Stoker are delightful, as always. The mystery here is dark and twisty. The secondary cast of characters are not all sympathetic or endearing, but they are well written. My only quibble is the audiobook narrator. I did not enjoy her performance and I absolutely hated the voices she chose for Stoker and his brother.

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erzascarletbookgasm
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With every novel of this series, I enjoy it more and more! This 4th instalment is fabulous. Veronica and Stoker yet again solved another mystery. Their friendship, mutual understanding, banter, and tension make this series such fun to read. I am looking forward to the next book.

Getting a head start for #SeriesLove2023 since the library hold came in early.

Andrew65 An excellent series, good luck with the series reads. 1y
TheSpineView Fantastic! 1y
robinb YES!!! This series…❤️ I plan to get caught up this year. 1y
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staci.reads
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Number 4 is the best yet! Clearly this series is my summer reading addiction 😁. Fun plots, feisty characters, great banter...it's just what my summer reading list - and my tired brain - needed!

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damselsgotballs
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I'm enjoying this series a lot. This is the 4th installment and I'm proud to announce that although I'm usually an irregular series reader I've stuck to these books and been reading them consecutively without an interruption. I just can't seem to get enough of Veronica and Stoker!❤️❤️ Definitely a pick.

Mitch Totally agree. It‘s one of the only series that I‘m totally up to date with ! 2y
DarkMina Their banter is hilarious. Love this series! 2y
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DarkMina
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164 of 2021. Another fun adventure with Stoker and Veronica. They make me laugh so much. Love them! ❤ 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

#stackingtheseries #seriesread2021

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MallenNC
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This is such a fun series. Veronica and her grumpy companion Stoker are a very will they or won‘t they couple up to this point. The mystery in this one wasn‘t as interesting to me, or maybe I just missed some of it as I was listening, but by the end I was excited to see what happens in the next book. Luckily it was on the shelf at my library when I picked up other holds! I‘m hoping to make time for it this weekend.

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sparrowssavvy
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I absolutely adore this series. It has so many elements I adore. A super sassy and capable heroine who lives life fully, amazing dialogue full of cute quips and witty repartee, historical setting, fun mysteries and great pacing. This one might be my favourite so far actually!

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Mitch
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I‘m not sleeping too well at the moment - so hoping a few chapters with Miss Speedwell, chasing butterflies and Victorian murderers on a remote Cornish Isle will be a diversion!

MicheleinPhilly I‘m sorry. Insomnia is TERRIBLE. Here‘s hoping you find rest. 3y
DGRachel Oh no! I hope you are able to relax and sleep soon. 3y
Mitch @MicheleinPhilly @DGRachel Just finding it so hard at the moment to switch my brain off. I love my sleep and I‘m a person that needs a good solid 8 hours to function - so it‘s not good. 🤞🏼 3y
wanderinglynn Insomnia is awful. I hope you finally got some sleep. 3y
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Julsmarshall
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So good! I love the Veronica Speedwell mysteries ❤️❤️❤️ #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! I keep meaning to check out this series based on the covers alone! 3y
Mitch Just starting this one today. I need some escapism and comfort 👍🏼 3y
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Literaturenut
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I just adore this series so much.

#Read #SlowBurn #CozyMystery

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tracy.anne8
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The mystery was pretty good if a little slow in parts. I only guessed half the mystery so part of it was a surprise. I spent most of the book though cussing out the MCs to just admit they love each other already! The ending was pretty satisfying though. #historicalmystery #historicalfiction

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Eggbeater
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Re-reading this series has been a delight. In this particular book you get to see more of Tiberius's complicated character fleshed out and the mystery is especially good.

Book 1 read for the #20in4 #Readathon
I am pleased with my time so far 8 hrs 23 min. @Andrew65

Andrew65 Brilliant 👏👏👏🙌 3y
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tracy.anne8
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Me right now reading the tagged book. I don't remember the details of previous books. That's going to make this book a struggle.....

Chelleo 😂 Every time! 3y
Tamra 😆 So true 3y
Laughterhp Seriously! This is so relatable 🤣 3y
tracy.anne8 @Chelleo @Tamra @Laughterhp Glad I'm not alone!😄 3y
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Lmstraubie
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Anyone else want to be Veronica Speedwell when they grow up? 🙋‍♀️

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Chili
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I finished this TBR read yesterday but forgot to post it. #WinterGames2020 #ReadNosedReindeer

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robinb
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I always seem to stay at least one behind in this series. I love it so much that I can‘t bear to be caught up and not have Veronica and Stoker to visit. 😊
This one was a bit different. Stoker‘s brother, Tiberius is summoned to a friend‘s island home and takes them along. Malcolm Romilly‘s wife disappeared on their wedding day three years before. He wants to solve the mystery so he can move forward with his life. There‘s not a lot of action 🔻

robinb in this one, and Tiberius figures heavily, but there is more constructive angst in Veronica‘s and Stoker‘s complex relationship, and I found this one enlightening as far as characters were concerned. The mystery itself does not figure prominently, but I found (in Raybourn‘s deft hands) I really didn‘t feel cheated at all in that way. Wonderful addition to this series! 5/5⭐️ 3y
TheAromaofBooks This series has been on my radar forever!!! I'll get to it someday! 😂 3y
robinb @TheAromaofBooks Yes, yes, yes! 😊😊👍 3y
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hes7
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jenreads7 Me too! 3y
TheAromaofBooks I keep meaning to read this series!! 3y
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Lucy_Anywhere
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I love this series - the will-they-won‘t-they relationship between Stoker and Veronica, the cheeky banter, the mysteries... I‘m trash for all of it. But this was easily my least favourite so far and everything I love about the series was missing or lacklustre. The last quarter, however, saw the two back on sparkling form! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me.

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Texreader
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The ebook for the 4th book in the series is on sale. Enjoy!

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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This weekend I did a reread of A Dangerous Collaboration and A Murderous Relation hoping that would make the cover reveal for the next book happen!

Texreader Great books aren‘t they? 4y
SassenachTheBookWizard @Texreader my favourite series! 4y
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wonderkales
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Made the mistake of picking up the 4th book in the series but not mad because it is just so much fun to read along with. Now to go back to the beginning and start the series the right way.

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raeintheworld
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The joy with which I dig into a new Veronica Speedwell is unmatched. 📚📖💚💙💜

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Just_reading
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"Is there any feeling as delicious as the beginning of a new adventure?" #adventure #deannaraybourn #quote

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mamawray
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With every book I fall a little more in love with these characters! This is my favorite so far although I can't wait to read the next in line. And I'm loving the developments between Stocker and Veronica!

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Johanna414
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Veronica and Stoker travel to a small British island to investigate the 3 year old mystery of a woman who disappeared on her wedding night. It was a solid mystery - I guessed some, but not all of the plot twists. There was *finally* some progress towards a romantic relationship between Stoker and Veronica, which made me very happy. I really, really love this series!

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Johanna414
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I just dropped the kids off at daycare (if I have to pay, they're going - even if I'm still on vacation! 🤣🤣🤣) and I plan on cleaning the house. First though, a little Me Time at my favorite coffee shop!

AmyG I love the mug. 4y
Chelsea.Poole Adorable mug ☕️ 4y
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Johanna414
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Finally get a moment to relax with a book and my favorite foot rest. Then I hear a little voice over the baby monitor... Some day she will sleep through the night, right?!
#momlife

AkashaVampie definitely #momlife
Gotta love the little boogers!! haha
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Victoria_Clyne @Johanna414 I feel your pain. 4y
Suet624 💕💕 4y
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mom2bugnbee
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😂 😂 😂

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Christy2318
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I waited a good 6 months on my library hold so I had to read it nearly immediately. I loved the Cornish setting & folklore. Stoker & Veronica were delightful as always. Side bonus was the #ghost story. #scarathlon #teamstoker @TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 4y
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ladym30
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This series just keeps getting better and better!🦋🦋🦋

EmilyM I just started this series and am on book two. Loving them! 5y
ladym30 @EmilyM 👍🏻❤️ 5y
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Chrissyreadit
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Why yes, I did squander my study time reading. But this book was so good. I love a little mystery mixed with history, and a fun group of characters.

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SassyBookworm
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I absolutely loved this book! This is my favorite in the series so far! I loved the remote setting & the added fun of Cornish folklore! The sexual tension between Stoker & Veronica is maddening & I love it!! The mystery was wonderfully exciting & kept me guessing. I also loved how it lead right into what is to be the next book in the series (TBR 3/2020). I just can‘t wait! Definitely 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

#SassyBookworm😏 #VeronicaSpeedwell #Libby

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Sharanya
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My favorite of the series so far! As a fantasy buff, I‘m a sucker for local folklore/old tales weaving into a story, which made the Cornish setting of this installment intriguing. The plot was the best yet; it had me guessing almost till the end. Veronica & Stoker were as swoony & adorable as ever (Stoker, especially, was irresistibly cute in this one ♥️), but I did find Tiberius a tad problematic. An enchanting, exciting read! ★★★★☆.

Chrissyreadit I‘m reading it now❤️❤️❤️ 5y
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Sharanya
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#currentlyreading | guys I‘ve gone through this series like a knife through butter 😩

ladym30 I am on the first book and loving it!😍 5y
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SassyBookworm
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So I still haven‘t felt 100% after my surgery last Friday. Only worked a 1/2 day yesterday and saw a doctor after work. She took some labwork (normal) and told me to stay home today and rest. So if I have to stay home I might as well snuggle with my baby Penny and read a good book right?!

#SassyBookworm😏 #ADangerousCollaboration #VeronicaSpeedwell #CatsofLitsy #KittensofLitsy #SnuggleBaby #ReadingBuddy

Lovesbooks87 I hope you feel better! 5y
LibrarianJen Hope you start to feel better. Cat snuggles and books are definitely in order. 5y
Velvetfur Aaww Penny's gorgeous little smiley face! That will make you all better 💜 Get well soon dear x 5y
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squirrelbrain Aww cats know when we‘re not quite right don‘t they? Hope you feel better soon.... 5y
blank Feel better ❤ 5y
TheSpineView Nothing like fur baby snuggles! Get well soon! 5y
AmyG Hope you are feeling better soon. 5y
Purrfectpages Feel better soon! Looks like you‘ve got a good nurse! 5y
Megabooks Feel better soon!! 5y
Angeles Feel better soon! 5y
tracey38 Hope you feel better soon! 5y
Dragon 😻 5y
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Nebklvr
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As always, sparkling wit and cutting sarcasm abound in this latest by Deanna Raybourn. Just so much fun.

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Texreader
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Another very good mystery in this series, extremely well told by the Audible narrator. The end is especially gratifying for those who‘ve made through all four books. I am excited for book five, to be released March 10, 2020, called A Murderous Relation!

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SassyBookworm
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This just came in and I‘m SUPER EXCITED!!! I love Veronica Speedwell she is such a fun sassy character which is exactly what I need right now!

Plus isn‘t that cute on Libby‘s little ribbon it‘s a rainbow 🌈 for Pride month (wonder how long I missed that!) Happy Pride to all my Litsy friends!

#SassyBookworm #VeronicaSpedwell #Libby #PrideMonth

Bookzombie That is cute! I hadn‘t notice it either. 🙂 5y
Texreader I‘ve only got three hours to go to finish this audiobook. As always it‘s very well done 5y
RebL Love Libby's rainbow ribbon! Thank you for pointing that out! 5y
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FantasyChick I'm about halfway book 2 now and loving it! 5y
Prairiegirl_reading I totally missed that! Cute!!! 5y
SassyBookworm @Bookzombie @RebL @Prairiegirl_reading I‘m glad I wasn‘t the only one who hadn‘t noticed! But happy I could point it out ☺️🌈 5y
SassyBookworm @Texreader I can‘t wait!!! I may have squealed a lil when I saw it had checked out! 5y
SassyBookworm @FantasyChick it‘s such a fun series!!! I absolutely love Veronica her sass and whit are so fun to read, you never know what to expect! 5y
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HOTPock3tt
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Can I just say... my happy place! 😍♥️🤗
📚 A Dangerous Collaboration- Deanna Raybourn (because of the island)
🎥 The Talented Mr Ripley
🎵 Summertime- Will Smith

#ManicMonday @JoScho

JoScho Perfect song! Thanks for playing Kenya 💙🏝💙 5y
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QueenJen
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1. I don't know how to decide!! Written in Red, A Dangerous Collaboration, We sold our Souls, and a couple of biographies
2. A magical girl Manga. It was AWFUL!! (And I spent money on this!)
3. To finish The Others series I started
4. Goodreads, 45. (I'm @ 24)
5. TAG! You're it!
#thursdaysurvey @laurenslibrary

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tracy.anne8
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Everytime I decide I'm going to read at night after the twins are asleep, this one decides he doesn't want to sleep🙄. Maybe I'll finish the tagged book before the end of the year! #gotosleep #seriously #yourecutebutgotosleep

Tanisha_A Haha! He is so cute 5y
tracy.anne8 @Tanisha_A Thank you😊 5y
Smrloomis Ooh, he‘s adorable! 💕 5y
tracy.anne8 @Smrloomis Thank you!😊 5y
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Texreader
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Next Audible book for a long drive for a client meeting tomorrow. I‘ve really enjoyed this series and have listened to them all on Audible. So it was a good time to finally get to listen to book 4. I‘m very excited to catch up with the characters again!

rretzler It‘s a good one! 5y
Texreader @rretzler Yay! I enjoy these books a lot 5y
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ChasingOm
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I met my (simple) goals every day this week, so I‘m kicking it up a notch! Next week, I‘m aiming for 6,500 steps/day and one home-cooked meal/week. (The photo behind my check in is a caprese salad made with basil from my little herb garden!) 🙌🏻
I can‘t believe I only finished one book this week, lol, but it‘s because I‘m reading three things concurrently at the moment. 🤷🏻‍♀️

wanderinglynn Great first week! Way to go! 🙌🏻 5y
BookwormAHN Nice job 👏🏻 5y
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Eggbeater
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The mystery plot in this one was especially good, as was the tension between Stoker and Veronica. I liked seeing more of Tiberius's character fleshed out. Veronica is my favorite Victorian female character because she is more independent and modern than many women in 2019 are able to be. I hope I don't have to wait too long for another book.

Eggbeater Would they just do it already! It's book 4 for @#%'s sake! 5y
rretzler They already have, if I remember correctly. I think Stoker is playing her just right... He‘s a smart man and she has no clue! 😂 5y
IndyHannaJones What is the first one in this series? 5y
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julesG @rretzler No. They haven't yet done it. He blurted out his ex's name and that ruined it. 5y
julesG Book 5 shall be published next year and is supposed to be the last in the series. I hope not! But I already suspect it'll be about Jack the Ripper. 5y
Eggbeater @julesG well, they better get on with it then! 5y
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ChasingOm
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More audio-weeding with this delightful audiobook for #BookFitnessChallenge. I still had to walk a lap around the neighborhood to get the steps in at the end of the day — working from home just doesn‘t get me there! 🤷🏻‍♀️
#BFC

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 5y
BookwormAHN Nice job 👏🏻 5y
dariazeoli I hear you. Working from home with the cold and rain yesterday was an utter failure. Nice job! 5y
Clwojick Great job! 5y
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CaitZ
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Veronica and Stoker once again solve an intriguing mystery. This one is set on an island and leans a little more to romance than previous stories. I really enjoy this series. This is the 4th book.

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ChasingOm
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For the second day of my #BookFitnessChallenge, I started the latest book in the Veronica Speedwell series (FANTASTIC on audiobook) while weeding my flowerbeds. I haven‘t had to walk around my neighborhood to meet my step goals on either of the first two days! 🙌🏻
#BFC

wanderinglynn Weeding is hard work. Way to go! 🙌🏻 5y
BookwormAHN Nice work 🌻 5y
Kaye 💚 5y
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Bookwormjillk Yay! I love audioweeding! 5y
alisiakae Great job! 5y
Caterina Weeding is definitely a workout! Way to go! 👍 5y
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