Rainey Nights

Okay; but.

Taking a lot of tired cliches and wrapping them around a lesbian character doesn't make the cliches any fresher. That being said there are moments of semi-brilliance when the author is able to bring the characters to life. Unfortunately these moments are interspersed with a predictable plot line and some dialogue worthy of network television. The overall book has it's moments and the information on the criminal aspects of the plot are good. Hopefully in the future there will be a time when her main characters actually appear three dimensional. As for the reader; the same applies to her. She has a good overall pacing and at times, the right tone. Other times she seems to think her audience is a class of fifth graders.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

A Romantic Lesbian Thriller

In this follow-up to Rainey Days, FBI special agent behavioral specialist, Rainey Bell has been called in to help solve a series of violent crimes against young women. This time, there's so much more at stake because she now has a family to protect (as well as one who's reluctnant to compromise!)

Mixed into this smart puzzle is brutal violence, yes, but also a sexy romance.

I thoroughly enjoyed this.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Great story, awesome characters!

Would you consider the audio edition of Rainey Nights to be better than the print version?

I would not consider the audio version better, just less work for my brain. I can run and have the story with me without having to really think.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Katie, she makes me laugh.

What about Shannon McManus’s performance did you like?

I think she did an awesome job on the voice characterization. There were a couple of places where it was a little slow, but that's due to me having read the book several times and heard it differently in my head. Overall she did a great job.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not really, but I have read it several times before listening to it. So I was prepared for what was coming. I did laugh at the funny parts.

Any additional comments?

I want MORE! Please get all of the Rainey Bell series, as well as all of R. E. Bradshaw's works. I will buy all of them.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Awesome! Awesome!

Kept me on the edge of my seat with a relief of a chuckle now and then. The reader captured the personality of the characters, especially beloved Ernie.

Excellent Audio!

I loved Rainey Nights. The second book in the Rainey Bell series. Excellent story. Love all the characters. Great narration by Shannon McManus. Only disappointment is that this is the only book in the series on audio.

Need more...

Need more of Bradshaw's books on audible! Enjoyed the story. Need the next in the series!

Great Listen!

I enjoyed the book greatly! If you are looking for steamy sex stuff this isn't the book for you. Real story line, good listen!

loved it!

the story was a bit predictable but I loved the characters. wish the entire series was available in audio format.

Very Disappointing!

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The author should have developed the story instead of focusing so much on the love story... I THOUGHT this was a suspense thriller. Its really irritating to buy a book expecting action and its full of a bunch of boring love story crap. I buy these books to keep me away while driving, this one was a real snooze fest.

Started out great, finshed poorly!

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No, I barely got through it myself. Would not ask that of a friend.

If you’ve listened to books by R. E. Bradshaw before, how does this one compare?

No, this was my first read by R. E. Bradshaw

What three words best describe Shannon McManus’s performance?

Fine, believable, but then irritating!

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

If you edit out the main characters relationship with her girlfriend, then maybe, but their relationship was immature and childlike.

Any additional comments?

I found myself rolling my eyes one to many times.