Blind Dates Can Be Murder Smart Chick Mysteries Book 2

Blind Dates Can Be Murder Smart Chick Mysteries Book 2

Blind dates give everyone the shivers…with or without a murder attached to them. Jo Tulip is a sassy single woman full of household hints and handy advice for every situation. Her first romantic outing in months is a blind date—okay, the Hall of Fame of Awful Blind Dates—but things go from bad to worse when the date drops dead and Jo finds herself smack in the middle of a murder investigation. With the help of her best friend, Danny, and faith in God, Jo attempts to solve one exciting mystery while facing another: Why is love always so complicated?

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5 Stars Dead Dates Tell No Tales
After finally getting over being left at the alter Jo has decided to move on by joining a blind dating service. Her first date isn’t at all what she expected him to be and then even worse: he dies during their date! Suddenly Jo finds that she’s the target of kidnapping, stalking, and death threats. She has no idea why but clues seem to lead back to her deceased date. Along with best friend Danny (who is now hopelessly in love with Jo) the two set out to find out why Jo is being victimized.

Once again Mindy Starns Clark has written a winner. I absolutely adore Jo, she is one of the best recent female characters I have read. Just like in Trouble With Tulip, you can find household hints sprinkled throughout the book (now in email format!) and which also help to solve the mystery. I’m really glad that Danny was able to talk to Jo, now the ball’s in her court. It’ll be interesting to see how all that happens. I found the blind dating service to be very interesting since I have never used one before. I was really chilled and frightened while reading this book. Especially near the end, I couldn’t put the book down because I feared so much for Jo. It was totally like watching a movie: mystery, action, romance, suspense, drama, characters you hate- such a well developed story line. Actually I really think they should make this series into a TV show, you could learn household tips and be entertained at the same time. Sort of Heloise meets Alias type of deal. This was such an excellent book, I thought it was even better than the first one in the series. And with the cliffhanger at the end of this book, I can’t wait to get started on the third which is in my TBR pile. VERY highly recommended.

4 Stars An even better read than the first
Blind Dates Can be Murder. Just from the title alone you can tell you’re in for a good read. I found the second installment in the Smart Chick Mystery series to be better than the first. Though, the story still drags a bit in the beginning, the pace quickens earlier. Plus Danny is planning on telling Jo that he loves her!! Danny is such a sweet and endearing character; my favorite parts in the story are when he’s together with Jo. Even though you’re just reading the words- the extent of his love is very obvious, it brings out the sappy smiles. Awww…

The mystery is also a little more developed here than in Trouble with Tulip. Jo has her own household tips website and is answering questions and chronicling her days in her blog. Her agent has decided that it would be good publicity for her to try a dating service and relate her experience to her readers. Her first (and only) blind date turns into a big disaster and a possible murder. Jo, of course, becomes Nancy Drew/Martha Stewart again, using household clues to try and solve the mystery.

Overall a good read; it’s hard to put down once you’re at the halfway mark. You want to make sure everything works out in the case and if Jo loves Danny too. It ends on a cliffhanger, so make sure to have the final installment, Elementary, Dear Watkins ready and waiting!

5 Stars Loved it!
Loved the book. Can’t wait to get the next one in this series. It’s an easy read, but with a great story and plot. Keeps you reading into the night to see what happens next. I have read other books by this author and loved them as well.

5 Stars I love it!
I adore this series by Mindy Starns Clark. I read this whole book in one sitting because I absolutely HAD to see how it ended! Jo and Danny are such lovable characters. Read it!!

5 Stars Cliffhangers Can Be Murder
Mindy Starns Clark’s Blind Dates Can Be Murder was a fun read. Mindy has a way of putting the reader into the characters’ minds–disconcerting when the character is a sociopath.

Also disconcerting is the way she ends this page-turner. Who in their right mind wants a cliff hanger ending to a suspense novel? Sure, a sequel is in the works, but do I have to wait and see where it’s going? ‘Tain’t fair!

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The Passion Conspiracy Did the Jews Kill Christ or was Jesus the Victim of Identity Theft

The Passion Conspiracy Did the Jews Kill Christ or was Jesus the Victim of Identity Theft

Millions have seen Mel Gibson’s portrayal of the death of Christ.

It created controversy and stirred emotions.

Was Gibson correct?

Jewish believer in Jesus asks, “Did the Jews Kill Christ… or was Jesus the Victim of IDENTITY THEFT?”

The new book, THE PASSION CONSPIRACY by Randy Weiss, Ph.D., declares that in spite of Gibson’s outstanding presentation of the suffering of Jesus, the anti-Semitic influences should not be overlooked. Dr. Weiss argues that the Jewish identity of Jesus has been stolen by those who present the Christ as outside the mainstream of 1st century Judaism. Although the suffering of Jesus was portrayed in a tremendous and stunning fashion, Weiss believes that Gibson perpetuates ancient patterns of anti-Semitism. He declares:

· The trial of Jesus was portrayed inaccurately.
Jesus was arrested, tried, convicted & executed by 9:00 AM. The Jews of Jerusalem were unaware of the event.

· The Jews of ancient Israel had not yet turned against Jesus.
Dr. Weiss argues that Jesus was loved as a “hometown hero.” Many Jews believed Jesus was their expected deliverer from Rome.

· Gibson alleged that Pilate feared a riot if Jesus was not executed.
In fact, the exact opposite was true. The Jewish leaders conspired in secret knowing that if His Jewish followers learned of the plot to kill Jesus, they would have rioted to stop the Crucifixion.

· The Holocaust denial controversy associated with Gibson’s family cannot be ignored.
The founder of America’s most famous Passion Play presentation was a holocaust denier!

Only the enemies of Jesus wore the required Jewish prayer shawl or fringed garment.
Gibson’s Jesus and disciples ignored this clear Mosaic command of the Torah.

Weiss asserts that apart from the Jewish villains, the cast was robbed of their true Jewish identity. The result is an emotional, yet misinformed audience.

Foreword from a Jewish perspective is provided by Reform Jewish Rabbi Stanley Halpern.

President of World Missionary Evangelism, Dr. John Cathcart, provides another foreword from a Christian perspective.

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5 Stars Adolph Hitler and Henry Ford?
I had no idea of the anti-semitism behind the way that Hollywood and even churches portray the The Passion of Christ! You have to ask yourself, What does Adolph Hitler, Henry Ford, and many of the portrayals of the passion of the Christ have to do with each other? Well, sadly, anti-semitism. It’s hard to “connect the dots” in a short review, but read this book for a full and enlightening explanation!

5 Stars a major eye-opener
The Passion Conspiracy by Dr. Randy Weiss is a major eye-opener. Every Christian who wants to understand the facts behind the passion of the Christ (i.e., the person Jesus Christ, not the film) should interact with this text. Dr. Weiss brings some biblical facts to light that too many Christians for far too long have simply overlooked. Paying special attention to the details of Scriptures in light of his Hebrew background, Dr. Weiss has done the church a favor by writing this text.

5 Stars NOT an attack on Gibson’s film
I really liked Mel Gibson’s film so I was happy to read that Dr. Weiss did too. This book is NOT an attack on Gibson’s film or its portrayal of the Passion of the Christ. It is, however, an interesting journey into the undercurrent of anti-Semitism that has run in the church for nearly 2,000 years. With that as his basis, and the Scripture as the final “word,” Dr. Weiss explains what was missing or incorrect in Gibson’s film, as well as in many Easter plays in many well meaning but inaccurate churches. Do I recommend this book? Oh, yes. Without a doubt.

2 Stars Beware of other reviewers
The book was so-so. More far fetched than Gibson’s movie. Interesting point is that the three reviews on here are from the same day in the same year. Authors often have multiple id’s to write reviews themselves. There are better ways to do this than to have it so obvious. LOL

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