Long, Lean, and Lethal

If have never read a Heather Graham mystery/romance book, then you are really missing out! I love her writing style, it's the perfect mix of suspense and mystery with a dash of romance thrown in for fun!This book, the first of a trilogy, takes place on the set of Valentine Valley, a popular day time soap. Jennifer Connolly has become a daytime diva almost overnight, but somewhere in the background a killer is stalking the show. He's killing his victims with refrence to Hitchcock movies and, of course almost every character in this book likes Hitchcock! Aside from the killings, this book also has several sub plots. Jennifer has fallen hard for her co-star, Conor Markham and also has to deal with her mother's failing health. My only complaint is how immature these characters acted at times! Getting into fights and then slamming doors and stomping off down the hallway, for example. It reminds me of how I acted as a teenager, trying to irk my mom, not as an adult! Over all, this was a really fun, quick read though. I liked it so much that after I finished it, I immediately started reading Dying to Have Her.

I will agree that her other 2 novels, "Tall Dark and Deadly" and "Drop Dead Gorgeous" were a bit more intense. However, In my opinion this was a great novel. Strong characters and great love story with a major twist. I had no clue who the murderer was. Great buy!!

Long, Lean and Lethal by Heather Graham The title of this book is very corny, but fortunately the title is the worst part of this book. This is a fun mystery mixed in with a little bit of a love story. It's along the lines of Mary Higgins Clark with a little less on the substance and more concentration on the romance. Long, Lean and Lethal starts off lightly and gradually draws you in. This mystery is set in Los Angeles and centers around a soap opera set. However, this book puts much more emphasis on the mystery and less on the soap opera than one would expect. Jennifer Connolly's ailing mother fears for her daughter's life. Mom's credibility isn't so great though, because she has Parkinson's disease and is heavily medicated. At some times she is quite lucid and at other times she's.....not. Mom AKA Abby calls in a favor from a former stepson through marriage, to help protect Jennifer. Immediately upon Conar's arrival, the body of a well known actress is found very near Abby and Jennifer's house. The author does a wonderful job of making the reader suspect just about everyone in the book, while not tipping her hand at all. I had no idea (and I'm pretty good...wink,wink) who the murderer was until he was actually revealed. I loved that! I think you will too.

Heather Graham grabs you & doesn't let go! In this romantic thriller, Jennifer Connolly is a soap star amongst the flashy backdrop of Hollywood. She is also privy to a series of Hitchcock style murders that just may include herself. I could tell you all about her sexy co-star Conar....but, I'll let you experience him on your own. "Long, Lean, and Lethal" is one summer read not to miss!if you find my comments interesting, please click the "yes"--thanks--CDS

Heather Graham's books snap, crackle and pop with energy and red-hot romance. Though fairly predictable, I really liked the intermingling of fantasy and reality of her latest book, LONG, LEAN and LETHAL. Set in the world daytime soaps, the fantasy of the show begins to entwine with the mundane (and sometimes deadly) world of reality. I immediately fell in love with the concept - not to mention the leading man. And I also enjoyed the strength and attitude of the heroine. Witty, charming and full of dramatic energy, it's a great escape book - watch it when you are in need for your "soap fix" for the day.