Lost and Found
4 Stars

Read as part of my ongoing project to complete JAK/AQ's entire backlist.

Anyone expecting something new and original from this earlier JAK work is bound to be disappointed as Cady and Mack are carbon copies of most of her heroes and heroines. Nevertheless, there is something to be said for a book that follows a tried and true formula.

Mack and Cady have great chemistry and their bickering is reminiscent of Tobias and Lavinia in the Lake & March series. There is no unnecessary angst in their relationship and both are honest and straightforward. The ending is very sweet and satisfying.

The suspense plot revolving around the suspicious death of Cady's aunt isn't overly complicated and it is possible to figure out the culprit although the motivation is somewhat contrived.

All in all, a light and entertaining read with likable and engaging characters. ( )

This was a quick read for me. The plot moved along quickly. I liked that it was set in the world of high end antiques/art. Cady and Mack, the main characters, were likable and I was rooting for them to get together. ( )

Cady Easton has a Fantasy Man - her new employer, art and antiquities locator Mark Easton. She's well aware that the reality may not match the image she's built up during their correspondence, but hey, a girl's entitled to dream, right? But the pair's subtle flirting via email and phone is about to take a steamy and deadly turn. When Cady's aunt dies unexpectedly leaving Cady her well-known art gallery Chatelaine, Cady suspects foul play - can Mack and Cady get to the bottom of things before someone else dies?

Romantic suspense with Krentz's signature spin. If you're a fan, this is familiar fare. If you've never read anything of her's before, this is a fairly typical offering. Spunky heroine, strong, family-committed hero, quirky second string, and easy to spot bad-guys. ( )

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cady Briggs knows alot about antiques. Her new client is Mack Easton a recovery specialist until her aunt dies then she must enlist Mack's aid in solving her aunt's murder. Family sins, past and present, are revealed and Mack and Cady find more than a business relationship together.
Once again, Jayne Ann Krentz weaves a warm, romantic story with a mystery. A fun read. ( )