The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

These men sure do know how to weave a tale.  The characters have such depth, you get pulled into the story and really don't want it to end.  This took place in and around New York City and delved back into the old museum and 'freak show' kinds of places, Cabinets of Curiosities.  Some bones were uncovered which then led to gruesome deaths and twisted stories and someone who may have discovered a way to prolong life.  Some people were trying to cover things up, some people thought they knew it all, yet it was Pendergast that just held things together and made things work in the end.  The one thing that always gets me with these books is that I think I have figured out who the 'bad guy' is and it is never that person.  There are several more books in this series and I am looking forward to making my way through them and seeing what else these authors can toss out at us. (NOOK)

Fifty Shades Freed by E.L.James

This rounded out the series very well.  I did not feel disappointed when I finished and felt that there had been a lot of growth and depth in all of the characters.  Of course there was some conflict.  Christian is always overprotective and Ana liked to push his buttons.  As he became more comfortable with her and truly believed that she would not leave him things got better and he opened up more and more.  Yes, there were still the erotica parts, but it was truly turning into a slightly more traditional relationship.  James did a beautiful job with the characters and made you feel for them.  She created much depth and concern that made me really want to follow through and see how the characters would work things out.  These books may not be for everyone, but they were very well written and I look forward to reading more of her work. (NOOK)