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Hot Shot

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There is a lot of intrigue and twists and turns in this story. The men of The Sisterhood series are diverse and different characters that add to the story. Each one brings his own strength and knowledge to the story. Good read.

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Whenever I need an 'over the top' read, I turn to Fern Michaels and her Vigilante series. Hot Shot was an unexpected view of the male half of this series; and they were as funny, if inept, as the women. I enjoyed them from the first to last page, as will you. Thanks to NetGalley I had a delightful couple of hours after a stress filled few weeks.

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If you enjoy a twisty narrative, with well developed storylines and characters you won't soon forget, you'll enjoy the Sisterhood and Men of Sisterhood novels. This Men of Sisterhood novel is no exception. I was entertained throughout and had the urge to re-read the entire series.

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I have read most if the books in the Sisterhood series, but only a couple in this series. In this book, Cosmo Cricket, husband of Lizzie Fox Cricket and woman in her own right, has been shot and is near death. The men in the lives of the Sisterhood members come “a runnin’”, hoping to save the day. Cosmo was shot in the village he set up for seniors who have lost a spouse, Happy Village. Once the area was run by gangs, but now that seems to have passed, though the history continues on. The men find an interesting but complex situation when they arrive. No one knows who shot Cosmo, and finding the perpetrator becomes their foremost task. As they work through clues, they find out there is a lot going on in the area behind the scenes requiring them to ferret through it all to figure out what happened to Cosmo.

Since I had read some of this series and most of the Sisterhood series, I was familiar with the characters and their modus operandi, so this book was no surprise. The story takes many twists and turns, with lots of red herrings to add to the enjoyment/confusion. To its credit, this story brought out he softer side of the men involved, which only made them more likable. Yes, it was a bit fantastic, but, then, it is fiction and most of the books in these series fit this description. If you enjoyed the others in the two series, you will probably enjoy this one. I am not sure about how much enjoyment there will be for a newbie to the whole series, as things are a bit different and knowing who everyone is with a lot of back story also helps However, the book reads fast and is entertaining. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.

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Fern Michaels is well known for her sisterhood and men of sisterhood books. Each story features a well developed cast of characters that have been brought together by fate and circumstance. The "gang" works very well together to insure justice is meted out to those who might not be caught by the law. I've read many, many of her books and been happy with all of them. The Sisterhood community is populated by a diverse group of people, you will definitely recognize some of them from your friends and neighbors. Readers can always count on this series of books to entertain you while they reinforce the golden rule and treat the bad guys to their own medicine.

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This book is from a series called the Sisterhood. This time it was the men that were called into action. When Cosmo Cricket is shot in Las Vegas where he lives with Lizzie Fox. The men try to find out who tried to kill him. It starts out slow and kind of goes all over the place with the different characters. It was good but the not as good as the ones in the beginning of this series. Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books for an early copy. This review is mine and honest opinion.

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When Lizzie’s husband Cosmos is shot, the men from BOLO come to Las Vegas to find the culprit. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. So amongst gangs, dirty politics, and senior citizens murder runs rampant! You ask? What does senior citizens have to do with Cosmos being shot? Read the book

I read this book as an arc from NetGalley

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I have read other books by this author and books in the Sisterhood series but never one of the Male Sisterhood. Therefore, I had a really hard time with the characters. I had trouble figuring out who was who and their backgrounds. I don't feel that this is a stand alone book.
Even though I had trouble following all the characters I did enjoy the storyline. Fern Michaels is a strong writer, easy to read and follow.
Maybe some background on the characters would have helped.

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This is another good book in the Sisterhood Series. Honestly, I believe this is one of the books that I have enjoyed the most. There were so many twists and turns found within the story, not to mention the introduction of additional characters. I really enjoyed having more background on the characters requiring assistance by the Men of the Sisterhood. The residents of Happy Village allowed me to not only be invested in what happened to the characters and how they felt, but it also provided a softer side to the Men of the Sisterhood. Allowing one of the gangs to show a change and turn their lives around was an inspiring part of the story as well. Thank you to NetGalley, Fern Michaels and the publisher for an advance copy of this book.

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I was totally missing something with this book, my first experience with the series and the author. The narrative starts slow, stays slow, and turned into a snoozer for me. A large list of characters, Jack Emery is the protagonist. He's the one with the large shepherd, Cyrus, and I'm usually a sucker for a book with a dog.

Happy Village is a senior facility now overseen by a rich and powerful half-partner, Cosmo Cricket, who is gunned down early in the book and his wife Lizzie Fox, pretty powerful in her own right, sends out a missive for help. Cosmo left in place after he rehabbed the complex a gang to protect the Village from a rival gang that previously ruled the area in a seedy part of Las Vegas.

As the plot moves into ever more characters and them into the dark web, things proceed from slow to nasty. Jack and his cronies set up a plan of action to look into what is going on with the shooting of Cosmo, resident disappearances at Happy Village, and the person controlling the gang of despots. The antagonist(s) is no surprise.

The conclusion rolled into a climax that becomes horrific. I actually had to slow down and read that part to really understand they were doing what I thought they were doing. There were edit misses along the way and words together with no space and words separated by a space. A reference to the biker gang having nine or ten Har leys (sic) which "translates to nineteen or twenty gang members" was almost funny. (Not unless nine or ten Harley-riding gang members were riding "bitch." Not going to happen.)

I had a few other nit-picky issues, but you get the idea. I would try reading another by this author--but not in the same series. I received this digital download from the publisher through NetGalley. Sad to say, it just didn't work for me.

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Wow, just wow. Absolutely loved this book about the men of the sisterhood. Great story line, makes one really think about life in Vegas. I truly wish these books could be made into a TV series or movie. Recommend to anyone wanting something east to sink their teeth into.

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A new title within the "men of the Sisterhood" Series this book does not disappoint! Fern Michaels writes with a style and ease that captivates the reader to continue and finish the book all in one sitting! Once more having a common goal of helping those who need help and trying to fix some wrongs--this book is full of fun, excitement and a definite satisfying read! Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to read this title prior to publication---just can't wait for the next one!!!!

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I was not able to get into this book. I am not sure what it was about it but it just didn't hold my interest. Thank you for the opportunity to review the book.

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Hot Shot is my first book to read in this series. I loved the characters and the Las Vegas setting. I will definitely go back and read the first books in this series. Fern Michaels is a top notch writer.

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Another great book by Fern Michaels! I always love the books about the Sisterhood or the Men of the Sisterhood . This one was about the Men and about Lizzie's husband Cosmo and the guys helping him get to the bottom of his troubles in Las Vegas. My fav parts were Jack's recommendations to Lizzie & Cosmo’s young son with girl problems. I also love the dog, Cyrus. I wish I had one as smart as him!

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Las Vegas has its own rules or so it seems. This was my first experience with this series. Wow! Love the dog. Admire Jack. Afraid of the scary wild Maggie. Some humor, some heartfelt moments, some action, some creepy stuff. An unusual group of do-gooders. Fast read.

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Hot Shot is a intriguing and intense story that take place in Las Vegas. The characters are an interesting group and the dog steals the show. This is probably where the saying"what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" came from. It starts as helping finding out who and why their friend is shot, to gangs and missing senior citizens and shady money hungry big shot.

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This book was very well written. Nice and easy to read and flowed well. Had me on the edge of my seat. Wondering which way it was going to go. Great mystery can’t beat it.

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Love love love this book. Such a well written story that draws you in and makes you wonder what happens next. Highly recommend this book!!

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Was really disappointed with this book, felt it was not up to the normal Fern Michaels standards. Ending was rushed and too many threads not completed.

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