Mercy

Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna, Book 2

By: Julie Garwood

Narrated by: Christina Traister

New York Times best-selling author Julie Garwood takes listeners from New Orleans' exclusive Garden District to the backwoods of Louisiana's mysterious bayou country in an unforgettable novel of passion and suspense that cuts straight to the heart.

When esteemed Justice Department attorney Theo Buchanan is struck ill at a New Orleans gala, Dr. Michelle Renard works fast to save his life. Soon, Theo finds himself in a race to save her when Michelle is targeted by a deadly crime ring. They call themselves the Sowing Club, a devious foursome driven by greed to accumulate millions in a secret bank account. Now they're dead set on silencing Michelle, who might know the secret behind the killing of one of their wives. Dodging a world-class hit man and a band of cunning criminals, Michelle and Theo walk a narrow path between passion and survival.

©2001 Julie Garwood (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Fun and intrigue in the Bayou

Whereas book 1 was too dark and twisted, without enough humor or action to balance things out, I found this book 2 to be the perfect balance of mystery and fun. The family interactions and an entire small town in cahoots to lure Theo into staying on as a coach all added to the fun. The romance is more on the sweet than steamy side, with fairly tame and sometimes silly interactions. Although it was charming, I never quite bought the idea of a doctor who could be so terrible at cooking, accessorizing or flirting.
Finally, I agree that the accents took a bit to get used to, but if you come at it for the fun of it, the exaggerated drawl adds to the comedy. Bump the speed up a skosh and this is a lively listen.

Brilliant and great edge of your seat story

Brilliant and great edge of your seat story. Very engaging didn't want to stop listening.

Storyline

I loved the characters and the story lines the book kept you thinking about what’s going to happen next.

enjoyed

I read the book a while back and enjoyed it. i was finally able to purchase the audiobook and found it fun an entertaining. Didn't want to stop listening. I liked the narrator .

Story was great but the accent she used was awful

Would you listen to Mercy again? Why?

I would but the accent she used for all the Louisiana characters (Marianne and the dad) was grating. Like so bad I'm sure I missed some story because I had to skip.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Mercy?

I loved all the Michelle and Theo scenes.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The Louisiana accent for pretty much everything. When the club members were talking when she said "character said" her voice went suddenly flat. Very annoying.

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

I laughed.