At thirty-two years old, Ana Petrova’s had enough of death. She never wanted to be an assassin anyway. With a young daughter now the centre of her world, Ana’s determined to settle into her new life in Virginia and do whatever it is suburban moms do.But her friend Emmy has other ideas. A trip to New York proves that even the brightest places can cast dark shadows, and Ana’s forced to consider … consider whether there might still be a need for her skills after all.
Glitter is a standalone novella in the Blackwood Security series – no cliffhanger!
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Glitter is simply wonderful. This is a continuation of Ana’s story (Ultraviolet: Blackwood Security 7) now she is a retired assassin and stay at home mum to daughter Tabby. Glitter is a great book with some favourite Blackwood characters including Emmy. Also, whenever Bradley has a main role you know it will be hilarious and this book lives up to my every expectation. The theatre visit is a must read as it is truly priceless. I cannot recommend this book, and series, highly enough as both are absolutely brilliant.
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Glitter (Blackwood Security #7.5) by Elise Noble.
This is a delightful novella featuring Ana and Emmy. Even though this is a standalone story, I would suggest you read Ultraviolet (Blackwood Security #7) which is Ana’s story first, as this novella is partly a follow up story told from Ana’s point of view on how she is dealing with the changes in her life. I really liked the interactions between the various characters. 4 stars. Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is an “in-between” book – a shorter novella to round out the stories behind each character. I personally enjoy these short-stories – they give the author an opportunity to connect the dots, if you will. As far as the story line for this one, I do enjoy when a despicable character gets what’s coming to them. I also liked how Ana continues to develop as a person and embrace new parts of life. Though she is a product of some unfortunate circumstances previously in life, she is trying to be a good mom and partner. And who doesn’t enjoy it when the female part of the Black team kicks butt! Looking forward to the 2020 books – and appreciate Elise being such a productive author!
If it’s Elise Noble’s book, I am reading! And if Blackwood has anything to do with it, it’s pre-ordered!
Everyone needs some Emmy in their life!
I love Bradley! Ana does not fit into a stay-at-home Mom role. She definitely needs to use her talents. Another terrific read Elise.
I really enjoyed this shorter in-between story about Ana and Emmy. I can never get enough of Emmy, but also really liked getting to learn more about Ana. I feel that we (and she) are still learning just who she is. There is the perfect mix of humor in with the action to keep the reader captivated.
Once again Ms Noble delivers an intriguing and fun story from the Blackwood family. Ana and Emmy are a real trip. Their unique and quirky personalities shine through in this novella. Once you start a Blackwood book you cannot stop. It draws you in and captivates your attention quickly. This was exactly the same. I love seeing these two work together because it’s never predictable. Great instalment.
Beginning with Ana’s baking flour episode to the end with Carmen’s story of her husband Nate and son’s fishing trip, Ms. Noble develops the plot with humor. Featuring Bradley’s unique talent and skill to shop and have fun, the story offers hope to Ana’s boredom and fears in her new life allowing Tabby the ability to have a normal childhood. Finding a young woman, Jennifer, in trouble, Emmy’s and Ana’s proficiency in problem solving aids Jennifer. Ana realizes that she is able to offer Tabby the childhood she never had and can continue to be involved in the action she misses.
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