Member Reviews
Judy G S, Librarian
The second book in the Fogg Lake series this is a psychic love story that will delight Jayne Krentz fans. |
I loved the second book in the Fog Lake series. Krentz does a great job with creating the world of psychic families and science. Looking forward to the third installment. |
Ellen P, Bookseller
another winner for Krentz. I love this series and can see she left the door open for the next one. Sierra and North really made it special. good to see old friends too. |
So the good news for fans of this author's paranormal genre work: you'll like this book. It has all of the Krentz paranormal trademark elements: a heroine who's been screwed over and is thus suspicious of both authority and men, a hero who is damaged in some way, and a mystery that requires teamwork between the two to be solved. This one does have some elements that made it stand out to me; Sierra's lack of naivete was refreshing, and North's instant respect of her and her abilities was pretty appealing. For those who like variety, however, I'd recommend looking elsewhere, as the plot is pretty color-by-numbers, and the villain kind of yawn-worthy. *I received a review copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.* |
Jayne Ann Krentz is responsible for my love of romance novels, thus I have adored every single thing she has ever put out. Basic science. The last few books of hers I've enjoyed greatly, but All The Colors of the Night struck a chord deep inside me, reminding me of the whole reason that I loved her to begin with. All the Colors of the Night is the second in the Fogg Lake series, featuring a town with psychic secrets. It's seriously got everything that you could ever want from a romantic suspense: twists and turns, a multitude of people whom cannot be trusted, secret caves, mysterious fog, and a bad ass duo on the case. I'll tell you right now that I have never, ever guessed the ending to a Jayne Ann Krentz romantic suspense. She is so good at leading you along, making you believe that you know exactly where it's headed, only to rip the rug out from under you and turn your assumptions entirely on their heads. Krentz heroines are always winners, but Sierra Raines is top notch. She a high-level psychic who doesn't need any man to protect her. She's sex-positive (none of the hemming and hawing of Krentz's early 90s heroines) and has no trouble speaking her mind. AND SHE USES THE BATHROOM. No joke. I know that's pretty rare for romance heroines, but I nearly did a spit take when she tells him, after their romantic night in a cave, that she needs to go out and go to the bathroom really quick. In the wild. It made me so happy to see that. And North is an impeccable hero. He's saved time and time again by our heroine and never once does he feel emasculated by that fact. No, he feels grateful. He treats her as an equal and, so wonderfully, he has no problem voicing his feelings for her on a regular basis. He'll go down in the books as one of my favorite Krentz heroes. This book will knock the socks off Krentz fans. The first book in the series was good, but this is truly a return to the Krentz that we've all grown to love over many, many years. I cannot see how anyone will be disappointed. All the Colors of the Night is one for the re-read pile. |
I am usually a big fan of the author's paranormal stories; however, I did not connect to this one as much. The central relationship seemed too rushed, and the plot seemed resolved too quickly. |
One of my favorite authors! A really good addition to her series. I like the gothic feel to the story. It was interesting, at times a bit thrilling with just enough romance to make me happy. Can't wait for more! |








