Sunday, February 26, 2017

Ah, Cop Shows

We all assume cop shows have at least some basis in reality, right? There's usually someone who advises the writers and actors on how a real cop/agent acts. So then are supposed to think our law enforcement officers act like this? I hope not.

1. They announce themselves. Then act surprised when the criminal doesn't immediately throw up their hands and say, "You got me! Take me to prison right now." So let me get this straight.  All cops have to do is say "stop" and the criminal stops? Well, NYPD, I'm ready for ya!

2. The main characters are MENSA candidates. No one can solve it till they get there, man. Duh! Everybody else is just a stand-in for the shot. Who cares if they've had hours on the case, and miss obvious clues in front of them? They're not the big-name actors! Their characters can't be expected to think for themselves!

3. Any guest star from another bureau is the enemy. If you're a cop, the FBI are full of themselves and will take over your case and not let you do nuthin'. If you're FBI and the CIA shows up, they've got to be spooks and are taping all your conversations. You're not even safe in your own apartment.

So, what have we learned? Cops and other law enforcement officers are not that incompetent. Don't believe everything you see.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Review: Falling Hard

Falling Hard Falling Hard by Pamela Clare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ugh. I can't stand people like Mrs. Beech. "Your husband's dead, but at least your kids are a consolation prize!" Um, no.

Team members don't get paid? That's horrible!

Gosh, it really is a small world.

What the hell kind of sport is that?!

So. Cute.

People are stupid.

His house is now cleaner than mine will ever be.

Way to make her feel guilty, idiot. You know you are interested in her.

Really, man? Women regularly "happen" to fall on your penis?

His sister sounds like a crappy person.

Oh, God! Kids? This is why I could never be a doctor or a nurse.

So his father beat him but not his mother?

Who gave this kid permission to use explosives? Idiot!

Haha, way to announce to the whole town that you're having sex! Don't be surprised if it's in the paper tomorrow.

Ooh, giving him a key is serious.

Whoa, damn, Sacha!

God. No wonder he has nightmares.

It's good that he recognizes when he needs help. Now if only he would let Ellie in.

"Partner" sounds stupid. Just say "boyfriend".

Men are crazy.

I hope she got that on video.

Parents should never have to bury their kids.

Good Lord, I didn't know a flashback could come on so suddenly.

Dammit, her parents had one job to do! Two kids, two grandparents.

Such cute kids.

Pauline is a jerk.

Awww.

Okay, I need tissues.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

Review: I Dared the Duke

I Dared the Duke I Dared the Duke by Anna Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Honestly, older people are more interesting.

You tell him, sister.

Talk about bad first impressions. Does he even like his grandmother?

Gosh, it really does seem like someone is trying to kill him.

Jeez, don't let a nearly-blind man drive you around!

I wouldn't discount Coulsen just yet. Sometimes it's the quiet, unobtrusive ones who carry the most rage.

Uncle Alistair is adorable. It's a good thing that she went to find him, but she should have taken someone along.

Only Alex would give a self-defense lesson in the middle of a fireworks shows at a pleasure garden.

So he never takes off his shirt, then?

Men are so simple. One punch, and the argument's over.

Ha, they truly are the odd couple.

He really should tell her about the wallflower business.

Things just got real.

Poor thing. His parents really loved each other, didn't they.

A wine cellar? Romantic.

Ooh, his grandma middle-named him. He's in trouble, even though he was going to jump in to save her.

Haha, everyone fusses over the duchess like she's a feeble old lady, but she's stronger than most people half her age!

True that, Meg.

Heck, I would have left after the first day.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Review: Claiming Grace

Claiming Grace Claiming Grace by Susan Stoker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

They're right. We don't really think of men as the abused.

Are we sure their mother was the murderer, though?

They handcuffed her to a chair?! Aw hell no! Suck it up, Logan. You have butt to kick.

Her mother opens her mail? That's a federal offense, right there.

Um, honey, if you have to send your bills to a different address, what makes you think your parents didn't intercept any phone calls or letters from Logan?

Ugh, they live in a mansion, but expect their daughter to come over and do the maid's job?

Oh. My. God. This is breaking my heart. She would have literally been better off at that institution than with her own parents.

I'd be too freaked out to have someone inject ink that close to my brain.

Wow, he did not just say that. And for his information, handcuffing her sounds like physical abuse to me.

Felicity needs to know exactly how crazy her parents are. She thinks she knows, but she has no idea.

Fight, girl! This isn't crazy behavior. This is sickening. My stomach is actually churning.

Jesus, have these two plotted the death of every person in town?

And there, ladies and gentlemen, is your belief in soulmates restored.

Damnit. He had PTSD before he ever joined the Army.

God. All she wants is a little bacon.

Ha! Do you by chance read romance novels, Logan?

Oh. My. God. This is so hot. I think my face is on fire.

I believe her father. It sounds like they have more in common than they thought. Are Bradford and Alexis the only ones with normal parents?

I'm thinking it's a set-up, unfortunately.

That is the best thing ever. I hope they both die in prison. To think I was ready to forgive her father. He's just as bad as his wife.

Hey, lady, you weren't born into the Mason family. You married into it. You were never all that, witch.

And that's how a burn is done.

Their poor kids. On one side, their grandparents are in jail for a crapload of reasons. Their other grandmother killed their grandfather before killing herself.

Oy, be careful, Alexis.

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Hannah on Bones

I know this happened a few years ago, but I'm just getting into this show now. So bear with me.

Booth proposes to his hot girlfriend Hannah, in an idiot Man Moment. She already freaked out once when she thought he was proposing. So he decides to do it for reals this time, only with expensive diamonds WHICH HE ENDS UP THROWING IN A POND. My cheap little heart almost stopped. Of course she was going to say no. Has he never heard of a pawnshop?

My question is this: What happens to the Brennan/Hannah friendship? I know that after she says no and he makes her move out, Hannah becomes Booth's Voldemort. But what about Brennan? Hannah called her to say she turned down the proposal. Do they ever hang out again? Is Brennan forced to give up her friend? Booth never lets her bring up Hannah again. Doesn't he see that she might miss that bond? Yes, the friendship only started because Brennan wanted to stay in Booth's life after that whole rejecting-his-undying-love thing in season 5 episode 16. But the two women were clearly hanging out by themselves, and not talking about Booth all the time (I'm assuming). This is not a woman with a plethora of female friendships. She's got Angela, and to a lesser extent Cam. Daisy annoys her most of the time, and she really only tolerates her because of Sweets. Caroline is Caroline. Hannah was the first person we saw Brennan relax with. Shouldn't she get a chance to mourn that?

Driving on TV

Okay, is it just me, or do actors on TV and in movies not know how to drive? There's always that "lightbulb" moment where they try to make a U-turn in the middle of oncoming traffic. I don't drive, and even I know that's wrong! If you figured out the killer's identity, two more seconds to wait for a light won't kill ya.

And what's with having these long conversations with your passenger? Keep your eyes on the road! There's time for chit-chat later. Say, when you're not putting your life or someone else's life at risk. And yes, I know they usually film these scenes on closed-off streets, or in a studio against green screen. But at least try to make it realistic. Some idiot kid just getting his license will try to copy them one day, and either get killed or kill someone.