In Shakespeare's Champion by Charlaine Harris- Anthony Award winner and New York Times best-selling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels-the karate-kicking house cleaner Lily Bard stumbles across a dead bodybuilder. And though a hunky stranger soon tickles her fancy, she begins to suspect him of murder. "Lily's . gutsy persona holds it all together."-Kirkus Reviews
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"I just INHALED this book. It was really good. I'm enjoying this series a LOT. Tight writing, engaging characters, great story...and she doesn't pull any punches. I've already moved on to the third one, lol. I'm going to be really bummed when there's no more Lily Bard to read."
— Kristi (5 out of 5 stars)
“Lily’s…gutsy persona holds it all together.”
— Kirkus Reviews" Much better than the first. Lots more action. I kind of figured out most of it again but not quite all this time. "
— Cindi, 2/18/2014" Good read, another Lily Bard novel. "
— Colleen, 2/16/2014" Ok read. Not fabulous. For me, its kind of like doing basic math after pondering calculus for five straight days. Easy, fun, and a no-brainer. Perfect for coming down after a long book. It does the job, and that is all I expect of it. "
— Susie, 1/30/2014" Despite the cliche of the female lead character that wants all the emotional distance possible from her fellow humans until, when crisis happens, she learns to value her friends and that people are more comforting than she gave them credit for... this was good book. The mystery kept me guessing and there was lots of action. Enjoyable but forgettable. I'll get more Lily Bard books from the library. "
— Holly, 1/27/2014" I'm loving this series. This book was better than the first. The characters are fleshed out and the plot was interesting. Who can ask for more? I've already started #3! "
— Elizabeth, 1/25/2014" I love the main character, Lily. She is tough, smart and has overcome a lot of hardship and heartache. "
— Kel, 1/15/2014" Picked up this series after the main character's name popped up in a Sookie book. It's an enjoyable read, pretty quick and moves along. Liked book one a bit better, but this book wasn't too bad. I do plan to continue the series. "
— Jenn, 1/13/2014" I liked this book better than the first one. "
— Shari, 1/10/2014" This second book in the Lily Bard series is much better than the first of the series. Not my favorite Charlaine Harris series but it will hold me over until the next Sookie Stackhouse or Harper Connelly book comes out. "
— Molecule96, 1/10/2014" I enjoyed it very much. It is much mor exciting as cozy mystery normally is. It was a fun read. Can't wait to find Shakespeare's Christmas in a book store.... "
— Sabine, 11/26/2013" Not as good as the first, but still good enough to make me want to read the third one right away. "
— Robin, 10/21/2013" Not as good as the first but still ok "
— Kimberly, 9/26/2013" I didn't enjoy it as much as the first. But will read at least the next one in the series before writing it off completely. "
— Dichotomy, 9/23/2013" I liked this book a lot more than the first in the series - the pace and characters were more similar to Harris's other books and I appreciated the familiarily. "
— Kate, 6/22/2013" Fun little mystery by the author of the Sookie True Blood stories. Now I have to read the rest. "
— Roseann, 10/11/2012" This book and the last aren't exactly edge of the seat, suspense mysteries but they are just so much damn fun, and I just plain love Lily! "
— Jessica, 8/24/2012" Great series and she should have continued it!!! There was plenty to continue to write about "
— Angi614c, 8/22/2012" At first, I didn't think I would like this one. A female body builder/karate student didn't seem to interest me. But once I was past the beginning with the gym talk, the action and interaction became interesting. I only gave it a 3 for the slow start. "
— Linda, 7/28/2012" It was ok, a bit more dangerous than Harris's other series and that I liked alot. 3 stars, although if I could have done 2.5 I probably would have. "
— Sam, 7/4/2012" A good read to get through a very crowded plane ride! "
— Diane, 5/15/2012" I have not been drawn into these books as much as I had hoped. I will not be continuing with the series at this point. "
— Veronique, 1/16/2012" I really love this series -- I did not think I would because everyone talked about how dark it was. Although it is not like the Teagarden series it is really excellent. "
— Kaye, 11/27/2011" Started off very blah, a standard series mystery, but really kicked into high gear halfway through. I am left feeling very eager to read the next book in this series. "
— Nadine, 7/26/2011" Didn't love it as much as the first, but it was still good. I was kinda sad Claude was thrown to the side. Jack is okay...but I'm not a huge fan. "
— Marianna, 7/12/2011" Lily's very different from Aurora Teagarden and Sookie Stackhouse. Much more aligned with Harper Connelly. Interaction with Jared / Jack was a bit choppy, I thought. Still, this IS book 2 so I'll cross my fingers she gets a bit more rounded out in the next few books in the series. "
— May, 7/8/2011" 2nd in the series, character is growing, lovely little mystery "
— Christa, 6/24/2011" Gave one more a try. Still didn't like any one in this series. I don't think I will read any more. "
— Samantha, 6/15/2011" I enjoy the Lily Bard series, a bit of romance and mystery rolled into one. "
— Norma, 5/29/2011" I enjoyed the first book, so I bought and read both book 2 and 3 on Saturday. Need to get the 4th book to read this week. "
— Robin, 5/18/2011" Fun little mystery by the author of the Sookie True Blood stories. Now I have to read the rest. "
— Roseann, 4/17/2011" Even though this series is older, it has aged well. Really enjoyable story for the second book in the Lily Bard series. "
— Holly, 4/6/2011" Another Charmaine Harris series but not as good as Sookie at all... "
— Stefani, 4/5/2011" It's relaxing to read. And Lily is a very interesting character. "
— Karissa, 4/3/2011" The second in the Lily Bard series, almost as good as the first. "
— Elizabeth, 4/2/2011Charlaine Harris is a New York Times bestselling author who has written four series and two stand-alone novels, in addition to numerous short stories, novellas, and graphic novels cowritten with Christopher Golden. Her Sookie Stackhouse books have appeared in twenty-five different languages and on many bestseller lists and are the basis of the HBO series True Blood.
Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.