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Vamps Galore!
“Teeth” is a decent anthology of vampire (i.e., paranormal) stories and poems. They were all short but sweet. Some were gritty and dark, not the usual Twilightish tales of roses and merriment. The vampires ranged from brooding to nostalgic. Each story provided a different view of being an immortal/vampire.<br /><br />T...
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To catch a killer.
Most of Investigator Cassie Dewell’s career has been spent hunting down a predator, known as the Lizard King. The Lizard King, a truck driver (an over-confident or very lucky serial killer) preys on prostitutes, taking them captive, raping and eventually discarding them. She was close to catching him once but he got aw...
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Misery does love company, especially when he is tall, dark and handsome.
I enjoy Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld Series. They always have just the right amount of action and romance, and are traditionally easy to read and offer several hours of pure entertainment. Simply stated, The Darkest Promise was no different.<br /><br />Fans of the series have been waiting to see Cameo find ...
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Echoes of Darkness.
Lt. Eve Dallas and her husband, the ever-charming Roarke are on their way home from an elaborate function when a naked woman runs into the street, in front of their car. She has been beaten, raped and needs help. Soon Eve realizes that she is not the only victim, but a second, the woman’s spouse, a renown surgeon, Ant...
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I had high hopes, just not sure WRC delivered. 2.5-3 stars
What could be better than a love story about two wounded warriors on a ranch? That was what I thought when I selected Lindsay McKenna’s “Wind River Cowboy”. WRC is a story about two Afghanistan Special/Secret Forces survivors (Kira Duval and Garret Fleming) who are living with some very serious emotional and physical w...
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#serialkillerwithanagenda
I enjoyed “Just try to Stop Me”, especially when I compare it to “Now that She’s Gone”. This story was more cohesive and easier to follow. While the previous novel seemed to wander a little, this one seemed better written and concise. A bonus were the twists and turns, that made this a very satisfying read. I think Gr...
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Peal away some of the layers.
When I selected this book from my Amazon Vine list, I did not realize that I was acquainted with the author. Trudy Boyce was one of the most fascinating and determined Homicide Detectives that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Brilliant and insightful, if I was ever a victim of a crime, I would hope that she w...
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The Mermaid and the Time Traveler.
In the second installment of the Guardian's Trilogy (Bay of Sighs), we find our heroes one step closer to obtaining the two remaining stars and defeating the evil witch, Nerezza. In book one (Stars of Fortune), they recovered the Fire Star, but now seek the Water Star. Who better to help them obtain it than the enchant...
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Literally - A Fatal Mistake
In a nutshell you have:<br />A dropped pop fly ball during a game that would have meant DC (the Nation's team) going to the World Series.<br />A dead Major League Player (Willie Vasquez), stabbed to death seemingly over missing the ball.<br />An entire city of suspects.<br />A Lieutenant (Sam Holland) assigned to a cas...
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Old school perfection
My mother is old school....literally and figuratively. She is in her late 60s and not necessarily interested in keeping up with things via modern technology. One thing that she asked for for Christmas was a new address book. Of course I tried to explain how she could keep her contacts on her computer or on her cell pho...
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The teacher and the student.
It is January 2061 in New York City.<br />Three people are struck down while ice skating at Wollman Rink.<br />Days later, a few more are gunned down in Times Square…among them a cop.<br />Next, a couple dozen are gunned down at a concert where Mavis is performing.<br />All very public executions. All showing escalatin...
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Should have loved it, but didn’t. 2.5
Beautiful/independent Honor Brown has purchased her first home, ok, it’s a real fixer upper, but it’s all hers. So when she and her best-friend, Lexi, make a real entrance by running into a trashcan with a moving van- they find themselves the object of her neighbor’s attention. Witnessing her embarrassment is the very ...
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The soccer coach and the teacher.
I have enjoyed reading the Harrison series by Jennifer Gracen. I have read both “Tis the Season” and “More Than you Know”, two books in the series - out of order, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying “Someone Like You”. I knew of Pierce from the other stories and was eager to finally learn why this Harrison was filled...
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Beauty or Beast?
Marybell (MB) uses goth makeup, multiple piercings and a gruff demeanor to hide her real identity from the world and the folks of Plum Orchard, Georgia. She has been given an opportunity to rebuild her life by working at the local phone sex company (Call Girls), and lives by the code, “don’t let anyone close and your s...
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The Nanny and the Businessman.
Charles Harrison III sees himself slowly becoming his father – a mean, self-absorbed corporate giant whose kids despise him - and he doesn’t like it. He wants his three kids to love him, not resent him, especially since he is practically a single parent (his ex-wife jet sets around the world and doesn’t appear to have ...
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Short & Sweet. 4-4.5 stars
Madeline (AKA Maddie) Harper only intends to stay in Sunnybell for a year, maybe two. All she has to do is insure a successful merger of two companies. And while living in this small Texas town is a huge sacrifice…she’s leaving friends and a city she loves (New York), it’s a small price to pay, since her ultimate goal ...
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Bittersweet.
Grey and Ben have their futures all mapped out…they are going to get married in a few days, finish college and live happily ever after. But when Ben suddenly dies (during pre-wedding festivities), it leaves his devoted fiancé and best friend Jagger devastated. How will they move on and who knew it would be so hard? All...
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The singer and the playboy. 3.5 to 4 stars.
Here is the plot of “More than you Know” in a few lines.<br />A playboy billionaire (Dane Harrison) is seeking talent for his new hotel.<br />Songstress, fiery red head (Julia Shay) is just what he has been looking for.<br />She has a voice that soothes the soul. But she doesn’t trust men easily because of her past.<br...
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You can never really outrun your past. 4.5 stars
Naomi Bowes, a successful photographer, has spent her entire life running from her past, which includes a serial killer father and the eventual suicide of her mother. As a teen, Naomi stumbled across her father’s killing grounds and rescued his (latest) victim. The tragedy of that day would have lasting ramifications ...
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You might not agree with the concept, but it is a thought provoking read.
KC (Kamryn Cunningham) has decided to leave her socialite lifestyle behind. No longer interested in being a pawn for her parents to expand their horseracing empire (merging two powerhouse stables) or marrying her boring/predictable boyfriend, Charles, she flees Kentucky. She changes her looks, changes her accent, opens...
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Tons of potential but something missing....3.5 to 4 stars.
Jaycee Wilder is an ambitious LA Reporter looking for the story of a lifetime. So when she stumbles across a series of murders, committed in underground sex clubs, she is determined to use her amateur detective skills to unmask a killer of “the throw away girls”. As Jaycee navigates the world of anonymous sex, we meet ...
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Romance + Danger = An entertaining read.
Rachel is complex – (1) she’s fearless, (2) has a twisted sense of humor, (3) is recovering from some pretty horrific events in her past and (4) madly in love with her wonderful fiancé/undercover officer, Kash. So when someone kidnaps her shortly before their pending nuptials, Kash is determined to find out who took he...
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Redemption 4.5 stars
Dylan’s life is “organized”.<br />It’s planned and there is an outline.<br />She will graduate, marry and then have kids.<br />And while she isn’t sure that she wants this “life”, she doesn’t want to disappoint her family.<br />She follows the rules and nothing will make her stray from her path.<br />At least nothing u...
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Light and fun! 4.5
&#34;The Harder you Fall&#34; was a cute, easy to read novel. Gena Showalter used just the right amount of romance, angst and danger to produce a pretty entertaining read.<br /><br />Lincoln West, entrepreneur/video game designer/bad boy/serial dater (with a two month limit)/ex-foster kid/ex-addict - has finally met hi...
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Torn. I should have loved it.
I should have loved this story. It had everything that should have made this a riveting read. There was a mystery, interesting characters and a twist. I shouldn’t have been able to put this book down, but I found that I did over and over again, and had to force myself to pick it up. So in an effort to be fair to the au...
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Maggie Shayne does it again.
When I started reading this story, I knew something seemed familiar. That was when I realized that I had read the first book (Sleep with the Lights On) in the series. That coupled with the fact that I was familiar with some of the back story, allowed me to slip into the world of “Deadly Obsession” fairly easily. There ...
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A tangled web of deception. 3 - 3.5 stars
A devious/diabolical Serial Killer (Brenda Nevins) has escaped from prison. Even more startling is her accomplice, a compromised Warden (Janie Thomas) who thinks she is in love. But Brenda has a very different agenda and has focused/fixated her sights on a very dedicated Detective (Kendall Stark).<br /><br />Meanwhile,...
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Educational and Cute.
I purchased this book along with the Ty Beanie Baby &#34;Eucalyptus the Koala&#34; for my niece for Christmas. She loved both. I found the book to be informative and very educational. It provides basic information about Koalas. You learn everything from their diets, to their habitat. While the older elementary school s...
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Through the eyes of a victim.
This was one of the most disturbing novels that I have read in a while. It wasn't so much the sadistic nature of the killer(s), the gruesome murders or bloody crime scenes, I think those that enjoy thrillers are use to that....but it was the story itself, written from the perspective of the victim. Admit it, these kind...
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Mixed feelings. 3-3.5
There are three things that caught my attention when I selected this book. The story (1) takes place in Atlanta (my hometown); (2) involves the Atlanta Police Department (my previous employer) and (3) involves a serial killer (I use to work in Homicide). But while I was reading “Once Shadows Fall”, I had to put my know...
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All you have to do is believe.
Meredith Sommers (AKA Jane) is a mom on the run<br />She has a dangerous ex-husband with a gun<br />She changes her name, her job and city<br />Hoping that she is witty<br />But Twilight is a town that seems different from the others<br />She feels safe<br />She belongs<br />And she’s found a home<br />Sadly her roomie...
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Six fighters with secrets, missing stars and an evil witch. 4 stars
“Stars of Fortune” (Guardians Trilogy) by Nora Roberts is just what you would expect….a delightful read. Using her traditional trilogy formula of six people working together to overcome some evil (that may be supernatural) over three books– still works. Stars is no different and resembles some of her other great trilog...
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For love of money or glory. 4.5
A rock<br />A marathon runner<br />An attempted murder<br />A storm<br />Treachery<br />A feud<br />An affair<br />A need to right wrongs<br />Revenge<br />An arrogant, envious husband<br />A heiress/philanthropist/doctor wife<br />A nameless, mysterious but dangerously sexy rescuer<br />A dedicated/motivated FBI agent...
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Small town, big secrets. 3 to 3.5 stars
In a nutshell, what we have in this book are two mysteries intertwined with two love stories. The setting is in the small town of Beartooth, Montana.<br />The first involves the Sheriff (Frank Curry) and his high school sweetheart Nettie. Still reeling from a previous betrayal (Frank’s ex-wife and daughter tried to kil...
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Unbelievable but entertaining.
In a nutshell……<br />There were “belly bombs”….i.e., explosives placed in hamburgers sold at a popular fast food restaurant.<br />Two very determined investigators. One is a ladies’ man and the other is a wife and a mother.<br />There is a fabulous wedding followed by a scary honeymoon that involves some pretty motiva...
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Secrets & Storms! 3.5-4 stars
A storm<br />A strangled girl<br />Several suspects, including a step-brother with a secret<br />A novel<br />An author who has amnesia and can’t remember the events surrounding her sister’s death<br />The same sister whose death is the basis of the novel<br />A murderous convict with an agenda<br />A compromised Inves...
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I should have loved it, but it was just ok. 2.5
This was really a book that I should have loved....there is teenage angst, demons and fight scenes. But unlike other Rachel Vincent novels that I've read and loved, this one didn't catch my attention. To be honest at one point it became a chore to read and I found myself doing other things instead of reading. Perhaps ...
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The Public Defender and the Bar Owner AND the Cop and the Writer.
Falling for Rachel<br /><br />Zack Muldoon has returned home and is now running the neighborhood bar “Lower the Boom”. Hoping to have a second chance with his kid brother, Nick, is willing to do anything to make things work. Meanwhile Nick, who has felt betrayed and abandoned by his older brother, has turned to a local...
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A little much. 2 - 2.5 stars
The book “Confessions of a Wild Child” offers a glimpse into the background (i.e., childhood) of Lucky “Saint” Santangelo. Initially I thought this was going to be a great read, but it actually turned out to be ……exhausting. “Lucky” is definitely a handful and gets into more trouble before she was even 16 years old tha...
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A twist on the traditional fairy tale.
Mirror, Mirror is an anthology by several talented writers who each provide their own twist on a traditional fairy tale. Some of the authors and tales I was familiar with or had heard of, and some of them I had not. Regardless, most were decent and provided hours of enjoyment.<br /><br />Taken in Death – JD Robb (4.5...
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The liar and the survivor. 4 stars
Shelby is still reeling from her husband Richard’s sudden death when she finds out that he wasn’t what she believed him to be. Not only did he have secrets, but he was he a liar, a swindler, and left her in crippling debt. Faced with no real options and a young child (Callie) to raise, she decides to return hometown, ...
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Extremely Disturbing....3.5-4 stars
Chelsea Cain is a talented writer. Her writing style is effortless and captivating. She has the ability to pull you into a world that is both disturbing and tantalizing. I for one really enjoyed the nuances of the Archie/Gretchen chronicles….the story of a serial killer and her hunter. That series invoked so many diffe...
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A little disappointing. 2.5 - 3
In true James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge fashion “Burn” is unrealistic but extremely entertaining. Lovers of the Michael Bennett series will appreciate this installation in the series. It’s the usual: various crimes that seem unrelated, a sprinkling of personal issues for Bennett, an introduction of new characters a...
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A new beginning. 2.5 to 3 stars
Ginger Dysart is suffering from a broken heart. Over the last year, her marriage to a wanna-be rock star failed and her infant son died from SIDS. Looking for a fresh start and wanting to heal, Ginger moves to Thunder Point and starts working in a flower shop. Matt Lacoumette, a part-time professor/farmer, has turned t...
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Two worlds collide.
Michelle Devereau has seen and experienced a lot in her short life. She has a heroin addicted mother (who has been recently jailed); a troubled, younger sister; a baby brother who some would consider a bully;an indifferent aunt; and less than $200 dollars to take care of her siblings. So when a white teen (Tim) shows u...
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For the love of family. 3.5-4 stars
For the last year, Ian Dunn has sacrificed his freedom..literally sitting in prison ....doing time for something that he didn't do. But being the big brother that he is, he will do anything if it means keeping those he loves safe. So when a group wants to free him from prison in order to use skills to rescue the childr...
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A devoted fan!
Lieutenant Eve Dallas has an admirer, or shall we say a devoted friend who is willing to do whatever it takes to get her attention. For starters, they are willing do those things that Eve isn’t allowed to legally do, like kill those who have escaped or perverted justice. And all Eve needs to do in return is acknowledg...
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If you don't improve your score, it isn't because you didn't give them the tools. 4 stars
I am sure that I am not the only parent who has found themselves stressing out about college entrance exams (i.e., SAT or ACT). I have paid for classes and purchased a ton of books to help my son prepare.  The &#34;SAT Premier 2015-1016&#34; prep book is the perfect tool. It includes several tests; a CD with proven str...
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On a wing and a prayer.
There is something amiss in the town of Stratus...supernatural occurrences are abound. The dark Prince is determined to get two of its residents, Brielle and her boyfriend, Jake, at any cost. He is even willing to restore the sight of a fallen angel, Damien, to get them. You see, Brielle, not only wears a halo around h...
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Can a "Saint" save the day again?
It's been three years since mixed martial artist fighter, Cannon "The Saint" Colter, has seen Yvette Sweeny. While he fought hard to resist her in the past (because of her age), now that they have been thrown together (to settle her grandfather's estate), he doesn't see the need to fight the attraction now. She's all g...
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A bit campy but pure fun. 4 stars
An evil vampire warlord, Hans, wants to create a superhuman army to fulfill his goal, to take over the world (i.e., world domination).<br /><br />Vampire/Cowboy Russell Hankelburg is a loner who has made it his life's mission to destroy the being (Hans) that ruined his life by leaving him in a vampire sleep for over 30...
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How "they" came to Sparkle again....literally and figuratively.
This story has it all. There was sadness, heartbreak and some romance. It was a story of three women whose lives come together at a crucial time, in one place, Sparkle, Colorado.  Jill, a nurse, who has recently suffered a tragic loss, comes home to find her husband in bed with another woman. Feeling betrayed and lost,...
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Just ok.....2-2.5 stars
Having recently gone thru a divorce (from her movie star husband) and having recently retired from her career as a soap opera star, Abby Langford believes that returning to her hometown (with her young daughter) and writing a mystery novel may be just what the doctor ordered. But while cleaning her home, she stumbles a...
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If you love the series, you'll enjoy this novella.....4.5 stars
This is the first book in the Fatal series that I do not think would be a great "stand alone" story. Instead it offers a satisfying snack for those that are familiar with and love the series. To me, if you were not familiar with some of the back stories, just being thrown into "Fatal Destiny" would be too confusing or ...
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A story told from the perspective of an unreliable narrator...3.5-4
When I selected "The Pocket Wife", I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. I was not familiar with Susan Crawford, or her writing style. From the brief description it sounded promising and I couldn't wait to crack it open. What I found inside was a pleasant surprise. What I found was a story that was a little "Joyce Caro...
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Politics and romance.
Fatal Justice, is the second in the Fatal series. The usual cast of characters are back and better than ever. Sam is still learning to navigate her high profile relationship with Senator Nick Cappuano; deal with a past indiscretion in her personal life; and fight allegations made against her for misconduct (having a re...
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Their romance continues....and so does the murder.
In the first two stories in the series...Fatal Affair & Fatal Justice, death seemed to surround Homicide Lieutenant Sam Holland and Senator Nick Cappuano. First his best friend and boss was murdered by his illegitimate son, and then his good friend, a nominee for the US Supreme Court was murdered by a religious zealot....
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The beginning of a great series.
Sam (Samantha) Holland, a Sergeant with the DC Metro Police Department, is recovering from a big hit to her career. Her actions resulted in the death of a child, and the media has been crucifying her and the department since the incident. What Sam needs is a comeback, or at least a win. Unfortunately, her latest case, ...
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New beginnings...
Carolanne Baxter is starting a-new! Having once escaped life in a small town, she never thought she would have considered returning to Adams Grove, or planting roots ....but that's exactly what she finds herself doing. She's started a law practice with a dear friend (Connor Buckham); she's building a home; and she is p...
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Not as good as the first one.....2.5
First, I must praise Tina Reber again for writing "Love Unscripted". It was a marvelous read. However, I must say that I was extremely disappointed when I read "Love Unrehearsed". That magic that I found in the first story, those moments of sheer delight, were absent from her much anticipated sequel. It was almost like...
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The Police Chief & the Free Spirit.
Liz Kowalski has decided to come home. In New Mexico she's leaving behind an unfulfilling job, a dead-end relationship (with an artist) and lots of loneliness. She misses her large, protective family. So what better to do than pack up your car, with your remaining belongings, and return to Maine...where you will have a...
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The Cowboy and the Lawyer. 3.5-4 stars
Tyrell Brown's life has been in turmoil for weeks. He's been away from his ranch and fighting an insurance company in court. He has been forced to relive one of the hardest decisions he's ever had to make in his entire life. For the past seven years, Ty has been dealing with the guilt and heartache from his decision to...
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It should have been a little slice of heaven, but in actuality, it is a little slice of hell. 3.5 stars
David Pilcher has a vision, a dream of sorts concerning the future and his role in the new world. And while he claims to simply want to save humanity from itself by creating the perfect town, with the perfect residents, where he makes all the decisions and rules with an iron fist....he really wants to play God. Believi...
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A twist on a familiar story (Rear Window).
Lila Emerson, writer/house-sitter extraordinaire gets more than she bargained for when while enjoying her beloved pastime, a little harmless people watching thru binoculars, she witnesses a murder, which according to police was part of a murder/suicide. Coming forward as a witness, Lila is determined to assist law enfo...
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Underneath her tough exterior is something unexpected.... 4.5-5 stars
Emerson has quite the reputation...although it is somewhat deceptive. She's a college student and artist by day and a vixen by night. She has the reputation, even among her friends that she merely loves them and leaves them. She's loose and doesn't have any time to be in a committed relationship. She hooks-up with guys...
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Will the real Tami Hoag please stand up! 3.5-4 stars
Usually I associate Tami Hoag with suspense & mystery. So when I read the brief description of this book, I thought it couldn't be completely accurate...where was the death and mystery? There just had to be a murder or something dark buried deep in the story. But I was wrong. This was just a cute, sweet little romanti...
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Whew.......It may have taken a couple of years, but I finally did it. 3.5-4 stars
I have to admit, this kind of book is usually right up my alley. There is some kind of "viral" outbreak ...that appears to be man-made (or at least some kind of mutation of one), that leads to some kind of very nasty condition, in this case a very nasty form of vampirism (the virus is introduced thru a bite...the soul ...
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Pleasantly surprised. 4-4.5
Usually I don't go for "urban lit", but this is one time that I do not regret my selection. I really enjoyed and was pleasantly surprised by Angela Burt-Murray's, "Games Divas Play". It was the perfect combination of romance, suspense and drama. Reminiscent of a TV show (part reality and part fiction), GDP would put th...
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Two of the three down, one more to go. 3.5-4 stars
In the second story in the Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy...Shadow Spell ...we find Connor and Maera discovering a new element of their friendship, love. While each have been friends for as long as they can remember, they never considered a romantic relationship, although that is exactly what we, the readers, saw coming from ...
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What doesn't break you, will make you stronger. 3.5 to 4 stars
West Young has everything imaginable...good looks; money and all the usual trappings of wealth and privilege...and yet he still feels unhappy, unloved and angry. Haley on the other hand has considerably less...her father lost his job and with it his fighting spirit; her family was briefly homeless until her mean uncle ...
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(Sigh) I should have loved it. 2-2.5 stars
I personally enjoy reading supernatural or paranormal stories. If there is a witch, ghost, vampire, werewolf or fae, in the story, I'm game to read it. And while I really should have loved this story, I thought it was just ok. There was everything that should have made this story great.....vampires, hunters, Nazi exper...
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Real life trumps the movies.
Paul Wheeler, CEO of Wheeler Industries is murdered (by a man in a shark ski mask) during an apparent robbery. One of the witnesses, gallery owner, Julie Rutledge knows everything is not as it seems and she fears she knows who is responsible. She knows that Paul's nephew, Creighton is the culprit, and no one can convin...
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Not really my cup of tea!
Kimberly "Kiki Mimi" Kind should have it all. She's a successful attorney who is working as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City. She's got looks and she's smart, BUT she's a mess...literally. For starters, Kimberly seems to have a substance abuse problem. She drinks Jameson like she's drinking water and she...
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What happens when evil returns?
At the end of "Sleep with the Lights On" we thought the "Wraith" (a serial killer) was gone and his secrets buried, but apparently, we haven't seen the end of Eric Brown's evil. While it appeared his secret life was long buried, it is now coming to light so to speak.<br /><br />Detective Mason Brown and self-help autho...
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I was blind, but now I see.
Rachel de Luca, renown self-help author, lost her sight to eye disease when she was 12 years old. So when her doctor contacts her about a new procedure and a generous set of corneas, she isn't sure that she wants to risk being disappointed. She's had cornea transplants (to restore her sight) in the past, and while her ...
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Taking a risk (Riske) on love.
For as long as she can remember, Lieutenant Margo Peterson, has focused on two things: proving herself and her career. She's made quite the name for herself in the department. Some consider her a no-nonsense, by the book cop, while others use less flattering words to describe her. Regardless she has been involved in so...
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Small, southern town with big secrets, and a man hanging from the sycamore tree. 4.5-5
When a successful, white Southern businessman decides to hang himself from a sycamore tree, and leave his entire fortune to his black housekeeper/maid, he knew he'd be opening a can of worms. Having grown tired of fighting his terminal illness, Seth Hubbard decides to end it all and do the unimaginable with his money. ...
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The END.
My 3 rating is based on the following observations:<br />1. I have no expectations when it comes to the Sookie Stackhouse series. I am not a devoted fan who has expectations about where the series should go or how the characters fade into the sunset. I am neutral and usually pick something in this series when I am at ...
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The title is a little deceptive.
Gwen Andersen has been asked to be the nanny for one of her students over the summer in Romania. With no real family (with the exception of her devoted yet stylish friend, Zoe) she believes that spending a few weeks in another country, with a child she likes (Isabella) and Isabella's father (who seems harmless, althoug...
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Reminded me of some of her other works, but I liked it. Solid 3
Iona Sheehan has made some very big changes in her life. Perhaps the biggest was her decision to move to Ireland, meet her distant cousins (Branna and Conner O'Dwyer), and practice her craft (magic). With no job, no home and only her grandmother's stories about her rich history & past, Iona must start anew in a strange...
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Extremely funny and true to life. 4.5
When I started reading "Love and Sleepless Nights" by Nick Spalding, I was pleasantly surprised at how much it seemed to parody my own life....from the foray into marriage... to the unexpected, yet pleasant surprise of parenthood. There were times that I laughed out loud and other times when I simply sighed with unders...
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A Rock Star settles down. 4.5 to 5 stars
I have to admit, this was my first Towle novel and I didn't know what to expect. My initial thouht (after reading the first few chapters) was that this was going to be a corny, simple read driven by sex alone. Well, I am glad that I kept reading because my view of the novel changed, as I grew to enjoy the characters an...
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Eureka, Atlantis.
Eureka (which is an ironic name), has experienced one of the biggest tragedies that a young girl could face, the death of a loved one. Slightly broken and confused, she must learn to survive in a world where everything is not as it seems and her fate appears to be out of her hands. While trying to decipher clues that r...
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Small town, big secrets.
At the age of ten, triplets ...Savannah, Samantha and Sabrina ..were left parentless after the murder/ suicide of their parents. And while Midnight holds very bad memories for the three, it also holds some very good ones as well. This is the town that their loving grandfather decided to continue to raise them, as well ...
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Don't judge a book by its cover! Literally or figuratively.
Isaiah is from the wrong side of the tracks and is believed to be troubled. Some people are even frightened of him....with a scary demeanor, tattoos and piercings....people tend to stay out of his way. And yet, all Isaiah has ever wanted was a connection with someone..to feel wanted and loved. But he has felt the oppo...
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Dark Times!
Following a terrorist attack on a Russian Army base, a biological weapon (a virus) has turned most of the world into zombies. For those who haven't read the first book in the series (namely me), there is a nice narrative recap in the first chapter. It's an apocalypse...no electricity....no internet and poor communicat...
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An interesting hodgepodge of ideas... 3
Detective Wade Jackson has had a rough couple of months. He's just returning to work after accidently shooting his ex-wife, while trying to rescue her from kidnappers (another book); his teenage daughter (Katie) is very angry and rebelling (drinking, using drugs and getting arrested); and his latest case (the homicide ...
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Gone too soon!
When I was 17-years-old, my father gave me a framed Romare Bearden print for my my dorm room. A few years later, I would acquire another one (myself) to hang in my first home. So it should come as no surprise that I selected "My Hands Sing the Blues: Romare Bearden's Childhood Journey". I have always found Bearden's wo...
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A new twist on an old tale!
It's been a rough few months for Alice "Ali" Bell. Still recovering from some pretty serious injuries (she sustained in a Zombie attack), Ali wonders when she will be allowed back into the Slayer game. She's got a lot on her mind. She's suffering from nightmares (concerning her parent's and sister's deaths); worried ab...
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Cute, but probably would have made a better short story.
Kate Appleton is recently divorced and desperately needs a job. Now that she is reshaping her life (so to speak) she wants to open a B&B in Keene's Harbor, Michigan......in her old family home (known as The Nutshell). The only problem, she is going to need a ton of renovations! She's got plumbing issues, mold, bees in ...
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An author who has a ton of potential.... 3.5-4
Recently divorced and having begged off men, Shelby Simone has vowed to avoid sticky or complicated relationships no matter what. But what she never expected, or could have anticipated was to meet the very charismatic and charming R&B artist, Julian `Jules" Brishard. He's handsome, smart, charming and considerate....ev...
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An Angel in need of healing.
Koldo has spent a lifetime fighting for the Almighty but yet has hated.....his mother for removing his wings and rejecting him and his father for torturing him. Believing that he is unworthy of love, he's spent a lifetime with regret and sadness. What he never expected to find was love when he stumbled across the fragi...
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Mildly entertaining although at times slightly redundant.
Stephanie Plum is broke and needs to catch a skip. The one that is likely to bring her the biggest bounty is Geoffrey Cubbin, a man who embezzled millions from some retirees at a retirement home. So when he disappears from the hospital after getting his appendix removed, Stephanie is determined to find her man...the pr...
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Don't let the cover fool you. It's a darn good read.
"Pushing the Limits" was just what I needed. It renewed my faith in young adult authors and the genre in general. After all, I am one of those older (more seasoned or mature readers...smile) that will read young adult fiction just to stay current, and this was a jewel. It wasn't what you usually find in this genre.. a ...
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Just what he needed!
My son needed a periodic table for his Honors Chemistry class. After looking on-line, I decided to order this one. I'm glad I did. This was perfect. The periodic table is on a laminated page. The chart is front and back. It fits well in his binder. He is able to leave it on the lab stations without worrying that someth...
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Disappointing!
This was my first Lori Foster novel, and I fear my last. What started out as an interesting premise (human trafficking), ended up falling a little flat for me. I didn't even find the characters to be endearing or likable, with the exception of Rowdy, who could at times be a little irritating. In the end, what I expect...
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I should have loved it, but it was just so so..... 2/2.5
I usually enjoy paranormal reads, but this one was just ok. You have some romance (ok, a love triangle), some danger (at every turn), a quest for psychically charged relics and a little mystery (who could be behind it all). But "Guardians of Stone, A Relic Seekers Novel" ended up being mediocre. Kendall Morgan, a beaut...
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Bittersweet and endearing! 4.5-5
Emma loves her grandfather a LOT. And that love is even stronger because of the one thing they have in common, their love of dance. The two are inseparable and spend hours dancing, especially when celebrating Emma's birthday. But over time, Emma notices small changes in "Pop". He is forgetting things, including their...
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The Hunter & His Prey. 2 - 2.5 stars
Alex Cross is involved in some of the most intriguing murder investigations to hit DC in a while. So in between planning his wedding (to Detective Bree Stone), and parenting his kids, Alex must also juggle several complicated investigations. One deals with a pair of snipers (who are killing influential people believed ...
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Not my favorite in the series, but at least we see what the future of Jack Daniels will be. 3 stars
In the final book of the Jack Daniels' series, "Stirred" we find Jack Daniels very pregnant (suffering from preeclampsia) and being stalked by another creative killer. The problem is, she's not sure if it is the elusive Luther Kite or the brilliant novelist turned killer, Andrew Thomas. To the dismay of Phin (the fathe...
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