Mercy

Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna, Book 2

By: Julie Garwood

Narrated by: Christina Traister

Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author Julie Garwood takes listeners from New Orleans' exclusive Garden District to the backwoods of Louisiana's mysterious bayou country in an unforgettable novel of passion and suspense that cuts straight to the heart.

When esteemed Justice Department attorney Theo Buchanan is struck ill at a New Orleans gala, Dr. Michelle Renard works fast to save his life. Soon, Theo finds himself in a race to save her when Michelle is targeted by a deadly crime ring. They call themselves the Sowing Club, a devious foursome driven by greed to accumulate millions in a secret bank account. Now they're dead set on silencing Michelle, who might know the secret behind the killing of one of their wives. Dodging a world-class hit man and a band of cunning criminals, Michelle and Theo walk a narrow path between passion and survival.

©2001 Julie Garwood (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Mercy Me

If you could sum up Mercy in three words, what would they be?

Hot, arrogant, hot!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Theo... all the Buchanan men are so hot, my poor husband is envious of the fictitious men.

What about Christina Traister’s performance did you like?

This is the second narration I have listen to, the first one was so bad it didn't even deserve one star, however she did a good job with this one.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Theo buys the fence for that sweet little boy.

Any additional comments?

This is one of the best books. Was afraid the narration was ruin it but she did a good job.

Ms Garwood is one of my favorite authors

Great story. Loved the narrator. When the main characters met in the hotel lobby I knew I was hooked. Superb

Mercy me

This was a good audiobook couldn't put it down I wanted to see what was going to happen. It was like watching a movie on mute.

Another Good One

Another good Garwood story. Some great twists, too. I've read the book but really enjoyed the performance on Audible.

absolutely great

this book was definitely one of the best in the series. laughed out loud throughout.

Accents were horrible

The first book in the series was excellent. This one not so much. Entertaining though. The Boston accent was too much and the southern accent made the characters all seem like dumb hicks.

A Good One!

I didn't want the story to end. I laughed, cheered and just plain couldn't stop listening. This is a wonderful story set in the bayous of Louisiana. The charm of the plain folks, and the Boston attorney who, was accepted and coerced by everyone to remain there won me over swiftly.
The story was riveting and you couldn't help cheering for the good guys to win. Michelle and Theo are very likable as a couple and you can't help but think they were intended for each other.
Give this one a try you will enjoy it as I did.
About the narrator, she did a fantastic job. It is very hard to emulate a southern, cajun accent. I grew up in New Orleans and trust me when I say it is hard to speak the way they do unless you are born there. So my hat is off to you MS.Taister you did a credible job switching between a Bostonian accent to a Cajun dialect, even throwing in a twang of Mississipian.

Garwood's best

I have read everything that Garwood has written, but she typically has a few problems with her books - usually the quality of writing. This is the best work she has ever done. (In fact, I am a little surprised with how well it is written - new editor?) Her characters are usually well developed and interesting; she usually has adequate plots; and, she often weaves in subtle humor. She does all of these very well in this book. Her solid writing, along with an excellent reader (one of the best I have heard)pushes this book over the top - very well done. Can Garwood do it again? Let's hope.

Speaking Bostonian

Don't try accents you really can't do. Just read the book straight. The Cajun accent wasn't easy to listen to either

Julie Garwood’s BEST!!❤️😍🥰💃🏻

This book blew me away — it has everything:
humor, suspense, ROMANCE, excitement, charm, and sexy scenes! I fell in love with the characters —- even the minor characters! It left me wanting more of the citizens of the small southern town of Bowen, Louisiana.
It is laugh-out-loud funny and I know I’ll be listening to this book again and again. A large part of the charm of this book is the narrator- Christina Traister. . She does an amazing job with both the Cajun accents and the Boston accent of the hero. I really don’t understand the negative reviews of some other readers —
Ms. Traister was outstanding! I could to listen to Big Daddy Jake all day long!!!
All in all, this is easily one of the most enjoyable, entertaining books I’ve ever listened to, and I have a huge library! Buy it—- you won’t be sorry:))