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LURE THAT READER WITH A HOOK THEN A TWIST
Pale Ink
great read but complicated
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Just One Look
Harlan Coben
Manufacturer: Amazon Remainders Account
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Binding: Hardcover

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Harlan Coben, author of the coast-to-coast bestseller No Second Chance, delivers an emotionally powerful thrill-ride of a novel that asks the question: How far would you go to protect your family?

An ordinary snapshot causes a mother's world to unravel in an instant. After picking up her two young children from school, Grace Lawson looks through a newly developed set of photographs. She finds an odd one in the pack: a mysterious picture from perhaps twenty years ago, showing four strangers she can't identify. But there is one face she recognizes—that of her husband, from before she knew him.

When her husband sees the photo that night, he leaves their home and drives off without explanation. She doesn't know where he's going, or why he's leaving. Or if he's ever coming back. Nor does she realize how dangerous the search for him will be. Because there are others interested in both her husband's past and that photo, including Eric Wu: a fierce, silent killer who will not be stopped from finding his quarry, no matter who or what stands in his way.

Her world turned upside-down, filled with doubts about her herself and marriage, Grace must confront the dark corners of her own tragic past she struggles to learn the truth, find her husband, and save her family.

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"""Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist luring you in on the first page...only to shock you on the last."" -Dan Brown, author of The DaVinci Code Harlan Coben, author of the coast-to-coast bestseller No Second Chance, delivers an emotionally powerful thrill-ride of a novel that asks the question: How far would you go to protect your family? An ordinary snapshot causes a mother's world to unravel in an instant. After picking up her two young children from school, Grace Lawson looks through a newly developed set of photographs. She finds an odd one in the pack: a mysterious picture from perhaps twenty years ago, showing four strangers she can't identify. But there is one face she recognizes-that of her husband, from before she knew him. When her husband sees the photo that night, he leaves their home and drives off without explanation. She doesn't know where he's going, or why he's leaving. Or if he's ever coming back. Nor does she realize how dangerous the search for him will be. Because there are others interested in both her husband's past and that photo, including Eric Wu: a fierce, silent killer who will not be stopped from finding his quarry, no matter who or what stands in his way. Her world turned upside-down, filled with doubts about her herself and marriage, Grace must confront the dark corners of her own tragic past she struggles to learn the truth, find her husband, and save her family. "

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LURE THAT READER WITH A HOOK THEN A TWIST.......2007-06-07

Grace Lawson is in big trouble...she just doesn't know it yet. She's an ordinary suburban housewife. She's happily married, has two children, a house, a minivan and a penchant for photographing family outings. When she picks up her latest set of developed photographs she is startled to find an old photo containing five people (one who looks strikingly similar to her husband, Jack) nestled among her new pics.

This is the beginning of a conundrum that revisits a 20 year old accident that left Grace with a physical impairment and an unlikely connection to a local Mafia boss. When Jack disappears, Grace becomes embroiled in a situation that poses a serious threat to her family. Determined to find Jack as well as discover what part the old photograph plays in the puzzle, Grace embarks on a course that brings her face to face with a brutal killer.

Like a dislodged bit of snow that begins its tumble down a mountainside gathering more and more speed until to turns into a full scale avalanche, Just One Look is a story that continues building clue upon clue, assailing your senses and stimulating your powers of detection until you're sure you have the solution. Corben, however, is a superb storyteller and when all the plot and sub-plot threads are brought together we find that the solution is unexpected and holds more than one unanticipated surprise.

Pale Ink.......2007-06-07

Harlan Coben was born in New Jersey in 1962 and is best known for his Myron Bolitar novels. "Just One Look", however, is one of his was stand-alone novels, and was first published in 2004.

Although Grace Lawson is a well-known artist, she's better remembered for an incident known as the 'Boston Massacre'. Fifteen years before the book opens, Grace was in the front pit for a a Jimmy X concert - a show that had been due to start at 8:30pm. The crowd are, obviously, a little agitated when it hits midnight and there's still no sign of the singer. Unfortunately, at that point, things move a little beyond agitation when three shots are fired. The resulting mayhem eighteen people dead and Grace, briefly, in a coma - with a variety of injuries. A year later, she movea to France to study art and meets Jack Lawson there - the man who was to become her husband. It had been love at first sight for the pair, though each kept their secrets : Grace couldn't really talk about the concert (her memories were still a little fuzzy), while Jack had a falling-out with his family - the details of which he was also reluctant to share.

Grace and Jack returned to America, shortly after Grace fell pregnant with their first child. (Emma is now eight, while their more recent addition, Max, is six). Her troubles start as she picks up some freshly-developed photographs from a family day out - when she discovers a photo she didn't take in her packet. At first she thinks someone else's photo has accidentally been sorted into hers - but then she suspects it's been placed there on purpose...There are five people in the photo and, judging by the quality of the print,and the style of dress, it was taken around fifteen years ago. One of the faces has been covered with a large 'X', while another - she thinks - is of Jack...but, at a point in his life before she had met him. Later that night, when Jack arrives home from work, he sees the photo and - within a matter of minutes - nips out the front door and drives off without a word. When he doesn't return, Grace knows he's in trouble. She's right : what she doesn't know, however, is that Jack's been grabbed by Eric Wu - not a man you'd want to mess with. The police, initially, assume he's just done a runner (possibly to scratch a seven year itch). Grace, on the other hand, knows better - and so starts trying to discover what's happened to him. Luckily, she has a couple of useful allies - including noted Mafia Boss Carl Vespa and an Assistant US Attorney, Scott Duncan.

Although I don't think "Just One Look" will ever be considered a classic, it's certainly much better than a Dan Brown book. Admittedly, there wasn't much in the way of tension or fear and some of the characters - the friendly neighbourhood Mafia Boss, for example - were just a little bit too convenient. There also turned out to be a few too many connections between the key players...however, I did find it to be a very enjoyable, pacey and easily read book and it's certainly worth a rattle.

great read but complicated.......2007-05-20

this is my first coben book. it is faced-paced and kept me hooked ,until about the last 1/4 of it. became very complicated and somewhat difficult to follow. and in the end, you are still left with questions.

looking for something with a twist?.......2007-05-15

Then pick up a Harlan Coben book. I tell my friends when they get tired of the same old suspense novels, to try one of Coben's. They are nearly impossible to figure out and the end always throws two twists at you. One, you could probably guess and the other from left field. If you read thrillers to try to guess the author's ending, then don't pick this book up. You will just get frustrated and yell, "No one could have guess THAT!" hehehe A friend of mine actually did that. But, if you read for the thrill of the ever-changing plot, love when you can't put a book down, and thrive off cliff-hangers at the end of every chapter, then this is the book for you.

DOT Book Review.......2007-03-14

DOT is back. I just flew across the country, so I had to find a book to read. Well, I read this book by accident. I picked up Haren Cohen because of a friend's recommendation. When I called the friend who recommended Cohen, he said he never read Cohen's books. He actually recommended Harold Coyle. Oh well, it doesn't matter. The book was excellent. It grabs you from the beginning. The suspense of who did what and why keeps you turning the page. The author gives you just enough along the way before the truth comes out. I can pretty much tell you that no one will guess the finish. The author twisted and turned each character so that you might guess one or two mysteries, but not all. That is the reason why I liked the book. I kept guessing and the surprise was on me. Some stated that this was an unrealistic story. Well, I don't see it being that improbable and who cares if chances of this happening is small. It is a fictional book. Overall, the book was fast pace, page turner. The storyline was great and it was entertaining (especially during my flight across the country. I finished the book during the flight). I recommend this book to anyone who got few hours to kill. Hope this helped. My next book is "The Last Templar" by Raymond Khoury. Until then, DOT out!!!

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Just One Look
strong Night Eyes police procedural romantic suspense

Just One Look (Harlequin Blaze)
Joanne Rock
Manufacturer: Harlequin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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Spending her days practically naked with gorgeous men should be easy. But for body double Tabitha Everheart it's a poor imitation of the real thing. Thanks to her short-lived disastrous marriage, she's an independent woman.

Then a bullet shatters her apartment window and she's forced to admit she needs protection. Especially if it comes in the form of sexy cop Warren Vitalis, who takes his body-guarding duties very seriously.

Nights of mind-blowing sex with Warren stir urges Tabitha thought had been forever tamped down. This passionate man is arousing not only her libido, but her emotions as well. What they have together is hot—and very temporary. At least that's what she tells herself—

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Just One Look .......2007-05-11

Someone has shot a bullet through body double, Tabitha Everheart's, window and off duty NYPD detective Warren Vitalis races to her aid. Tabitha just went through a messy divorce but she doesn't think anyone would be out to hurt her. Warren decides to approach Tabitha personally. The sparks have been flying between them since the night they met.

The danger heats up when it becomes clear that someone is out to get Tabitha. In order to protect her, Warren has Tabitha with him twenty four/seven. With the stalker still hot on her trail though, will that be enough?

I really liked Warren and Tabitha together. Tabitha is very sweet. She has a good girl quality that is at odds with her chosen profession though. Warren is very handsome and the protector instinct in him comes out strong with Tabitha. Just One Look is a good story. As a side note, Just One Look definitely stands alone but has a connecting character in Don't Look Back.

Nannette
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strong Night Eyes police procedural romantic suspense.......2007-03-08

NYPD Detective Warren Vitalis investigates the shooting at Tabitha Everhart in her apartment as he heard the telltale noise while walking his dog Buster in the West Village. However, the cop who prides himself with his objectivity is attracted to Tabitha from the first moment he sees her before interviewing her. Upon his questioning, Tabitha is stunned that she wants this cop as she vowed off men after dumping her cheating former spouse.

As he works the case double time because he wants to see her and keep her safe, Warren and Tabitha fall in love. However, neither trusts this dangerous emotion having been burned in the past. Still they cannot ignore their feelings, but first a sly killer who already murdered an actor must be stopped before he harms the actress.

The heated romance between the detective and the actress will cause Al Gore restless nights as it melts the polar icecap while the investigation and bodyguard subplot takes a somewhat back seat though well written. Warren and Tabitha desire one another, but neither has lost perspective as her safety comes first. Joanne Rock provides a strong Night Eyes police procedural romantic suspense

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Just One Look (Cooper's Corner)
Joanna Wayne
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ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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Check-in: Cooper's Corner postmistress Alison Fairchild had the most fabulous little upturned nose ever -- thanks to recent plastic surgery. After a lifetime of teasing and insecurity, she looked stunning as she made her entrance at the rehearsal for her friend's wedding. All eyes were on her -- except for the gorgeous stranger in the dark glasses. Then she realized he was blind.

Checkout: Ethan Granger could see perfectly well that Alison was a knockout. He wasn't the sightless high school teacher he claimed, but an undercover FBI agent. The attraction was instantaneous, and all too soon Ethan was thankful for those dark glasses. If Alison could see into his eyes, she'd know he was in love . . .

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Telling the Time on Your Hands
Frances More
Manufacturer: The Chambers Group
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Binding: Spiral-bound
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The book is fully illustrated to show how this unique multi sensory time teaching technique works. Your child will thank you for it especially if they have spatial learning difficulties and cannot grasp the sense of time.

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No Second Chance/just One Look

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sampler of two new novels by harlan coben

Just One Look (Silhouette Intimate Moments, 966)

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Just One Look (Silhouette Intimate Moments, 966)
Mary McBride
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A must for all newlyweds and a great gift!

Just Married : A Sexy, Irreverent, Eye-opening Look at How We Met, Dated, and Married the One We Love
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A must for all newlyweds and a great gift!.......1998-09-29

WoW! I saw them on the Today Show and this a very funny book. Its sexy (r rated) and you can see how you fit it. Causes great controversay

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Just One Look
Linda Cajio
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Release Date: 1990-05-01

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Just One Look
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