5.0 out of 5 stars
Noble Firs Is Written As the Last Volume of a Trilogy Should Be
This is the third book in a trilogy about cybercrime, vineyards, good friends, and romance in the backdrop of the Pacific
Northwest and England. The two of us in this household who read the trilogy both agree Noble Firs is the best of the three. …
Menard skillfully brings back the previous stories, primarily through interactions among the characters, in such an efficient,
tightly written manner that very little of the book needs to be spent on previous stories. Instead, the reader’s time is mostly
spent on new action, new character development and new plot movement which keep the reader engaged.. . .In Noble Firs
Menard has found a style and formula that succeeds, making the storyline an enjoyable, and occasionally enlightening, read.
Reviewed December 27, 2017
Sandy Pfaff, with concurrence by Marilee Haase
5.0 out of 5 stars
Opening Paragraph “Gotcha”
Noble Firs, a novel of intrigue, friendship, love, and personal evolution, is set in the Pacific Northwest and Europe. The author has cleverly interwoven unexpected, well developed love stories with exposed money laundering schemes and corrupt underworld pursuits.
Jayne Menard pulls you into this third book in the Trilogy with a provocative opening paragraph that is a prelude of the surprises to come. . . .
I found the plot to be action-packed, divisive, and sometimes violent. All a good recipe for story flow. . . . Plot wise, Noble Firs comes to a quirky, yet beautiful ending supporting the ever present theme of deep friendship. The evolution of individual lives is indeed embraced by friends who share common values and depth of character.
I give Noble Firs an unequivocal 5 Stars and hope to read future books by Jayne Menard.
Reviewed November 19, 2017
Cindy Gelezinsky
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Professional Reviews Reader Reviews Other Quotes
“ . . . this is a story sure to entertain romantic-suspense fans, as well as anyone seeking a peek behind the scenes at the workings of the FBI.
In this romantic suspense novel, two high-powered professionals who have given up everything for their jobs, hope to re-balance their lives in retirement. ”
“Old Growth and Ivy will engage those looking for a thriller that also sweetly celebrates love.
Jayne Menard’s romantic crime drama Old Growth and Ivy, the first in a trilogy, juxtaposes heart-pounding shootouts with warmhearted relationships that emphasize the importance of human connection.”
“The writing is good, the dialogue is believable, and the story is interesting. The reader finds love and adventure and suspense all rolled into a single story in a most believable manner. This is an exceptionally good book.
David Burnett for the Kindle Book Review.
I received a copy of the book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.”
“New author Jayne Menard skillfully sets up interesting tension between these two characters, which progresses into playfulness, and ultimately romance.
The storyline plays out in the Pacific Northwest city of Portland and the rugged central Oregon coast with its ancient old growth forests. Menard writes with lush descriptions that tease the reader’s senses, eloquently creating mental images of places, people, foods, wines, and events. She successfully weaves suspense, danger, and intrigue into her novel, while adding just a splash of the “finer things in life” in a plot that will keep you guessing will its twists and turns.”
“On the rare occasions I read fiction, I require two immediate qualities before deciding to give it substantial time: (1) wanting to turn to page 2 for reasons other than finishing the sentence at the end of page 1, and (2) a plot that hooks me quickly. This book has both of those.
What struck me was the incredible skill Menard has to paint scenes so they become frames of video or photos inside the frames, bringing the action alive without heavy dependence upon adjectives.”
“I love romantic mysteries. This one makes me anxious for another book about these characters. The story shows heros and heroines don’t have to be young.”
“Just started it last night and I’m hooked! ”
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