Like a good comic book run, each new book pits Gin against (almost) overwhelming odds and she always emerges victorious; at least as far as the immediate challenge is concerned. What takes these books to the next level is the combination of the underlying storylines on relationships that carry over from the previous books and the shadowy secretive opponent who is waiting to strike in a future adventure.

Although I adore reading a series in order, beginning to end, the action takes the high note here making each book a decent read in and of itself. It will still be fairly satisfying for a reader to plunge in with whichever book comes to hand and back track later, but as far as following the more subtle relationship story lines, it would be best to start with book one. I am certain you will come to love Gin and her barbeque joint as well as the family she has built around her.

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