A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A High Price To Pay by Cynthia Hamilton was a great sequel book! Full of suspense and mystery I could hardly put this book down. It was just as good as the first book in the series was. Still had great characters and continued with a great plot and development! I highly enjoyed reading this novel and I can’t wait to read more!
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A High Price to Pay is the second novel in the Madeline Dawkins series by Cynthia Hamilton. Madeline is pursuing two professions, event coordinator and private investigator. With her life long friend Mike, she stumbles into a murder investigation and shortly after another body is discovered. While all this is going on, Madeline gets news that Rick Yeoman, a man who abducted her three years ago, has been released from jail. With the release of Rick also brings the reappearance of Lionel Usherwood, who is seeking revenge. Yeoman’s body is found in Lake Cachuma and Madeline is Lionel’s next target.
The author did a wonderful job portraying such a thrilling mystery. The story did seem to end abruptly while other less important parts dragged on, but overall I think it was well written. I look forward to reading other stories by Hamilton.
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A High Price To Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
Four Stars
A High Price To Pay is the second book in the Madeline Dawkins series by Cynthia Hamilton. This series should be read in order because of the backstory you learn in the first book. This book grabbed my attention from the very first page and I couldn’t put it down until the last. The characters grew and the writing was smooth. Madeline’s catering business turned into a job for her and Mike’s private investigation business. This book is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Review by @sunbarn
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A High Price to Pay (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 2) by Cynthia Hamilton
This book did not disappoint me. I had some higher expectations of this book since it was the second book and inwas familiar with the author and she delivered and then some.
We pick up with Madeleine and Mike three years after the last book. They are official Private Investigators and ready to go once Madeleine is done with this over the top birthday party.
I’m usually pretty good about figuring out things before it’s revealed but this one had me stumped with a lot of changing of my mind and I loved it.
You can read this without reading the first but I would suggest you start at the beginning for background.
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a brilliant action-packed, suspenseful read from the get-go. This is a mentally visual read where you couldn’t help but feel as though you were there alongside the characters, living out their journey and story.
You can not fault this author at all with the way in which she captivates you with her incredible reading style and epic characters. She has created secondary characters that really stand-out as well as help support and tells Madeline’s story.
I was turning the pages with this read wondering what would could or happen next, it will leave you wanting more! I can’t wait to see what else this author brings and what is to come to this series next.
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A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book I’ve read by Cynthia Hamilton and I loved the first one. I couldn’t wait until this one. It was amazing just like I knew it would be. I was hooked from the second I started reading and it didn’t end until I finished it. I absolutely cannot wait for more. Cynthia Hamilton is one of my new favorite authors. Madeline is at it again, amazing and uncovering the truth no matter what happens. Please read this series! This time with Mike by her side through the whole thing, they uncover murders, thefts and deceit. I love crime books and this series and author are top of the game.
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A High Price to Pay is the second book in the Madeline Dawkins series by Cynthia Hamilton. This is another exciting mystery following Madeline Dawkins sleuthing adventures. This story takes place three years after the ending of book one. With the event planning/private investigation business in full swing- Madeline is caught up in planning a huge shindig for Hollywood elite. A year in the making, Madeline needs everything to go off without a hitch. But Madeline seems to attract trouble. The party turns into a murder investigation when a body is discovered in an upstairs bedroom. And Madeline is on the list of suspects. Added to her troubles is the fact that one of her abductors from the previous book, has cut a deal and is being released early. Will he be gunning for Madeline, since she helped put him away? His release draws out the evil leader of the kidnappers, who is hell bent on revenge. Things turn into a deadly game of cat and mouse, where Madeline and Mike will need to keep their wits about them and harness all their skills if they are to survive.
This cleverly crafted story has all the elements required to make it riveting. Missing jewels, an FBI investigation, a huge ‘Hollywood’ event, murder, suspense, unravelling three mysteries, betrayal, a reunion, revenge, a game of cat and mouse, a life or death battle for survival, and much more.
I loved all the excitement, emotion, tension, drama, and intrigue that Ms. Hamilton always manages to instil in her stories- I can always count on her for an exciting read.
Fantastic!
Thank you, Cynthia Hamilton!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A High Price to Pay (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 2) by Cynthia Hamilton. This book was in my opinion better than the first but both are enjoyable. I do highly recommend reading these stories in order to fully enjoy and to not have any confusion. Our main character Madeline has grown a bit and I felt a better connection to her this time around. The storyline is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I found myself awake late to see it through until the very end and not being able to put it down. I’m excited to see where this author takes readers next. Four stars and highly recommended!
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Madeline is back with a side kick. Her and Mike have set up a Private Investigating business but its slow to pick up business at the moment so she decides to still take on her event planning role full time while it develops it clientele.
While organising the biggest party of the year she stumbles across there first case. The clients mother has had some missing jewellery stolen and has hired Madeline and Mike to investigate the crime but when there is a famous film director and people around him are suspects the plot thickens.
As they are investigating, Madeline discovers that there is a man from her past which may be trying to sabotage the whole thing, but while trying to organise the biggest party in Santa Barbara, trying to find out who stole the jewellery and thinking will there business survive who knows.
This book was a great second instalment in this series and the character interactions where just as good as the first book. The story flowed and was a page turner, the plot twists and turns and you feel like you are in the story helping them through to solve the mystery they behold.
I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and see the relationship grow between Mike and Madeline in the future.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton a feisty four-star read. This is number two in the Madeline Dawkins series and I would say that it is best to read them in order, I did and I enjoyed them that way as I didn’t feel lost at all reading the second story. This is a great whodunnit and it kept me guessing, I did guess right at first but then thought I didn’t and then just got so wrapped up in the story that I didn’t truly care. This has so many strings to the story, but the author does a great job of keeping it all together and plaiting them together to make a story that is easy to follow and really fun to read. If you like a mystery, then this is one for you. I only gave it four as there were a couple of bits that annoyed me but overall, it was very good.
Review by @saraoxo
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Madeline Dawkins series and and its a great book.
After all the trauma cause to Madeline in the first book by her ex husband, she is back as a trained P.I with her close friend Mike.
She also still runs her event co-ordinator job as well. Her next job sees her planning a 3 day party for a famous client. However, things arent as rosy as they seem when the clients mother-in-law seeks Madelines help to find the person responsible for stealing her precious jewellery.
With both businesses taking off Madeline certainly has her hands full.
An added complication occurs when one of the men who was part of the plan that kidnapped her is released only to be found dead days later. Is the man that escaped justice Usherwood back getting his revenge on the people who turned him in and will Madeline be next on his hit list.
Its a great story that keeps you hooked and guessing. It has a strong and independent female main character which is nice.
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again Cynthia Hamilton delivers a great story. In A High Price to Pay (Madeline Dawkins Mysteries Book 2) we follow the continuing story of Madeline Dawkins. Now the proud owner of her own detective agency we follow Madeline on an exciting journey. Not only does her past come back to haunt her but the double jeopardy of a new case lands on her plate. That rapidly becomes a triple play. I loved watching the evolution of Madeline in this story and I love how her partner Mike is all about her. This one was a page turner for sure and you will not be disappointed.
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A High Price to Pay (Madeline Dawkins Mysteries Book 2) by Cynthia Hamilton is the follow up book to Spouse Trap, it does refer back to some of the events in that book so I would recommend that readers make sure that they have read it first to fully appreciate the story. In A High Price to Pay, Madeline has recently received her P.I licence and, along with her friend and colleague Mike, are ready to start taking cases. Unfortunately for Madeline her first case is a bit close to home. The mother in law of her biggest client from her event planning business asks her to investigate some missing items from her home. However, the case is not as clear cut as it first seems. At the same time a threat from Madeline’s past has resurfaced and it making his ominous presence known. Madeline is not only facing the toughest case of her career so far; she is also watching over her shoulder in fear of her safety. I thoroughly enjoyed this book; I love the development of the characters and the twists in the story. Perfect for anyone who likes a good mystery.
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
These books are kickass! I’m obsessed with Cynthia Hamilton’s writing in the way she captures Madeline’s life. Performing two jobs at the same time, private eye and event coordinator, Madeline is at a weekend-long birthday party for a movie director’s wife when she must track down not only the family’s jewels but also track down a murderer. Madeline works beside the local police department where she finds there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to her clients.
If that’s not enough, Madeline’s old abductor was released after striking a deal with the feds. Lionel Usherwood is on the path for revenge, if she doesn’t have enough on her plate as it is as Lionel already killed Rick Yeoman but now Lionel is out for Madeline’s blood next.
This book is filled with mystery, action, and suspense all in one! Great read: Original story, entertaining, and realistic.
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A High Price To Pat ( Madeline Sawkins #2) by Cynthia Hamilton. This is the second book in the Madeline Dawkins Series. This book was filled with mystery and danger throughout the pages. You won’t be able to put it down until you are finished. I love how Madeline has grown and it was great seeing her develop. I look forward to many more books by Ms. Hamilton.
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story begins with Madeline and Mike going through with their PI firm plans. Since they are just starting out, Madeline is still working as an event coordinator. However, the current job she is working needs both of her jobs in order to be successful. She must not only pull off an amazing birthday party for the wife of an actor…she also needs to find some missing jewels and, eventually, solve a murder. And then an old enemy makes a return….but you have to read it to know how it all pans out!
I feel that Madeline is less whiny and afraid in this book compared to the previous one. It’s like she found her self-confidence and I love it. These books are out of my usual genre of reading…but I have found myself really enjoying this series. I am keeping Cynthia Hamilton on my list of author’s to look for when I am searching for new books.
A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A High Price To Pay is the second book in the Madeline Dawkins series. If you haven’t already I would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series beforehand.
Madeline is back working as an events coordinator, but also trying to get her PI business off the ground with her friend and partner Mike. Madeline is a great main character, she’s strong and feisty, yet real and vulnerable too. She has suffered in the past, which she is still coming to terms with, but it just makes her more relatable.
Like the first book this story is full of action to keep you hooked and wanting to find out what happens next. The story is full of tense moments and mysteries to be solved. The characters all have a lot of substance to them which I love, and you can tell the author has done a lot of research which really pays off in the details of the story which really bring it to life.
Looking forward to reading the next instalment.
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Genre – Mystery / Suspense
Page Count – 282 pages
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Madeline’s dual professions as event coordinator and private investigator cross paths during the most lavish affair of her career—a weekend-long 40th birthday extravaganza for the wife of a famous film director. As the party draws near, a simple background check after the disappearance of precious family jewels quickly turns into a murder investigation, and before Madeline and Mike can put the pieces together, another body turns up.
Madeline’s dual professions as event coordinator and private investigator cross paths during the most lavish affair of her career—a weekend-long 40th birthday extravaganza for the wife of a famous film director. As the party draws near, a simple background check after the disappearance of precious family jewels quickly turns into a murder investigation, and before Madeline and Mike can put the pieces together, another body turns up.
Adding to Madeline’s already overflowing plate, the D.A. informs her that Rick Yeoman, one of the men who had abducted her three years earlier, has been released from prison after cutting a deal with the Feds. Besides fearing reprisals from the man she helped to convict, his parole also triggers the reappearance of soulless Lionel Usherwood, lured out of his hideaway by the call of revenge. When Yeoman’s body surfaces in Lake Cachuma, Usherwood moves on to the next target: Madeline.
A High Price to Pay is the second novel in the Madeline Dawkins series.
Cynthia Hamilton turned to writing while fighting a mystery illness that went misdiagnosed for nine years. Forgetting that she couldn’t write if her life depended on it, she wrote her first book in secret, just in case it didn’t amount to anything. Nineteen years later, she has written twelve books and published ten of them. She writes general fiction and mystery-suspense novels, as well as some non-fiction. “Once Upon A Lyme…A Tale of Two Journey” documents her harrowing odyssey through late-stage Lyme disease and the unexpected upside of becoming a writer. The Patience of Karma—her latest novel—is the fifth book in her Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series.
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Endless Night (Dylan Hart Book 2)
The second book in the Dylan Hart series doesn’t disappoint! The book starts several months after the Dylan’s run in with the vampires. She’s been invited to accompany her old friend to New Orleans… right smack dab in the middle of not only vampires but Dylan comes across a new enemy! How will witty, spunky Dylan survive this new foe?
A fast paced book that will have you laughing and waiting to see what happens! Go Dylan!!!
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Same loud, take no bullcrap Dylan from the first book we’ve all come to know and love! Tons of laugh out loud fun! You have voo-doo vampires, and a wicked cliffhanger! RM knows how to write and ending! A definite paranormal story to get behind! Can’t wait to dive into the next one!
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Endless Nights by R.M. Gilmore is the second book in the Dylan Hart series which is a paranormal suspense book. I fell in love with the first book and this book didn’t disappoint. Dylan is still her sarcastic, sassy self and she ends up biting off more than she can handle. After going on a trip with her an old acquaintance to New Orleans she finds herself upsetting the wrong people. Can she survive this foe? I recommend reading these in order but worth the read! They are packed with suspense, action, mystery and will keep you biting your nails in anticipation on what will happen next while reading.
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The second installment of R.M. Gilmore’s Dylan Hart series was just as good as the first book. It was filled with laughter, fun, and excitement. Dylan is such a strong individual and makes for a really good heroine. She takes nothing from anyone, which upon occasion can get her into trouble. In Endless Night trouble is exactly what Dylan finds. Dylan proves once again that she is definitely up to handling anything life throws her. R.M. Gilmore has made a compelling story with Dylan Hart and I look forward to ready more of her adventures.
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Endless Night (Dylan Hart Book 2)
by R.M. Gilmore
The author knocked it out of the park again. I loved this book just as much as the first one. It is my suggestion that you read the first book before diving into this one. This book had the same great characters and added some more. There is action, suspense, and unexpected twists and turns. Dylan is so awesome, her mouth and curiosity gets her in trouble more often than not. I found this story to be unique and entertaining. Once I started reading this book I found that I couldn’t put it down until I got to the end and once I reached the end I was left on a cliffhanger, losing my mind!! I cannot wait to read the next one, I have no doubt it will be just as awesome. I highly recommend this book.
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Endless Night (Dylan Hart Book 2) by R.M. Gilmore
5 Stars
I might have liked this one even better than the first, which is saying a lot because I really liked the first of this series, which also says alot about this author because I’m not really that crazy about this genre but when you have a character like Dylan and her snarky attitude I couldn’t help but get hooked. This author transported me right into the story and I enjoyed every second of it.
I love the way vampires and voodoo weaved through this story and where better than in New Orleans. Where better also to help Dylan realize there really is more going on than she realizes or wants to believe.
The ending was almost the end of my kindle and needing to get my hands on the next now is a must.
I can’t wait to read everything by this author. Awesome style and perfect flow of her stories.
Loved it!!
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I give Endless Night (Dylan Hart Book 2) by RM Gilmore, 5 stars.
I didn’t really know where the author was going to go next or if she could top book one. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised at this book. I love the balance it plays between suspense and romance. Taking Dylan and company to New Orleans was great too, because it now shows us how she reacts when out of her element. The relationships she has with her people are changing too, and she has to deal with that on top of everything else. I’m not sure if I personally like all these changes, but I can understand and anxiously await to see where they lead in the future.
If you have read book one, you know that Dylan attracts trouble like no other. So needless to say, she is in it again, without even trying. This part of the story is where the suspense part comes in, but true to the series, there is dark humor and sarcasm all throughout the book. It would not be a Dylan Hart book without her plus sized attitude. Although she is still endearing because she does have a heart and a softer side.
If you like a suspense book with snark, humor, attitude, and a wonderful cast, this book is for you. It can be read as a standalone since the author does a great job of reminding us what happened in the past, but I highly recommend reading book one first. Either way, you will not regret picking up this book.
Review by @erinwolf79
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Endless Night (Dylan Hart Book 2) by R.M Gilmore
4 Stars
Vampires, Voodoo and extreme drunkenness; just another weekend in New Orleans. Tatum convinces Dylan to go to New Orleans to keep her company during some vampire convention. Dylan figures it’s the perfect opportunity to do more research for her book. Dylan is unwittingly sucked deeper into the world of vampires and in perfect Dylan style accumulates more enemies. What should have been a party filled weekend getting drunk ends up by being a weekend where she’s fighting for her life.
I really enjoyed this book. I was hoping Tatum would redeem herself in this book but unfortunately I still can’t stand her. I loved the fact that we saw more of Cyrus. I know Dylan doesn’t trust him but I like him. Sometimes Dylan is too stubborn and stupid for her own good. She gets into a lot of trouble which adds excitement and danger to this novel. All her beliefs are crumbling and the story ends on a cliffhanger. Now I’m left hanging until the next book.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Omg this book was even better than the first one. It was gripping and a page turner.
We are back with Dylan Heart on a new adventure researching the lives of vampires.
Dylan has been invited by her friend Tatum and Cyrus away for the weekend. However a weekend that was supposed to be fun changed her life. In a bad way.
Dylan gets on the wrong side of a preistess who curses her. Now she is starting to see images of dead bodies and bleeding wounds. Dylan is scared to death and she flees leaving Cyrus caught in the preistess trap.
Can they solve this and break the curse she is under or will she be stuck seeing dead bodies forever.
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore was a great sequel story! I again had trouble putting this novel down! Loved the characters, the development and the story line. Dylan again had all the humor and wit that you could possibly fit into a story. Loved the drama and the suspense that was interwoven. Definitely wasn’t a disappointment after reading the first book in series. Can’t wait to read the next!
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ok, well I need the next book like right now. I kept trying to turn pages that weren’t there.
I loved this book more than the first and that was a tall order.
I really love these characters and the fast paced energy in this book. I love the sassy and quick wit of Dylan.
I really am kicking myself for never reading this author before but now I’m hooked.
Endless Night by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Endless Night (Dylan Hart Book 2) by RM Gilmore is a fast-paced paranormal mystery and better than the first. This book sees Dylan once again the centre of attention as it appears, she has been set upon by magic older than time and the reason why is unsure but this sassy loudmouth cannot keep her anger under control once her goat is up. This thrilling read is set in NOLA and is ripe with vampires and voodoo, mystery and danger, drama and suspense. My only complaint is that RM always leaves me hanging when the going gets good so now I am anxiously awaiting the next book.
Reviewed by @jennadb
