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Debbiereadsbook (1715 KP) rated Alexi (Tangled Tentacles #1) in Books
Mar 24, 2022
loved the water cuddles, and the whole tentacle thing!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my coy of this book.
I read a lot, like a LOT of shifter books, and the more obscure the better. So a Kraken was always gonna hit the spot for me! Add in a bear who doesn't like water, a family of brothers who proper take the mickie out of each other, and a whole big mystery of missing shifters, this was a sure-fire hit.
BAR one thing.
Questions! I'm left with a whole gaggle of questions!
And I can voice a couple of them, which for a Sayle book and me? Makes a change!
How old is Alexi? Or indeed Danik? It's clear they are old, comments made attest to that, but it wasn't revealed just HOW old they are.
And just what is it that Todd smirked about, that Alexi should have talked to Danik about, huh?
There are a couple more lurking at the back of my book mind, but I can't dig them out just yet!
BUT!!
Questions aside, I loved this. It's different, so works for me. I loved the easy acceptance of Danik and Alexi's bond with each other, and Alexi's brothers taking Danik in. Loved the water cuddles, and the tentacle thing! It is heavy on the smexy times, but I think they actually fit in well with the overall story line, rather than being chucked in for the sake of it! Loved Alexi's brothers teasing!
I enjoyed the missing shifter plot, and the way it leads into the next book, with Alexi's brother Victor. And there is clearly something going on between another brother and the guys that turned up to help find the other shifters!
Can't wait to read them!
Also, gonna check out Oliver's work, not sure I've read any!
So, because of those pesky questions that Sayle always leaves me with,
4 stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
I read a lot, like a LOT of shifter books, and the more obscure the better. So a Kraken was always gonna hit the spot for me! Add in a bear who doesn't like water, a family of brothers who proper take the mickie out of each other, and a whole big mystery of missing shifters, this was a sure-fire hit.
BAR one thing.
Questions! I'm left with a whole gaggle of questions!
And I can voice a couple of them, which for a Sayle book and me? Makes a change!
How old is Alexi? Or indeed Danik? It's clear they are old, comments made attest to that, but it wasn't revealed just HOW old they are.
And just what is it that Todd smirked about, that Alexi should have talked to Danik about, huh?
There are a couple more lurking at the back of my book mind, but I can't dig them out just yet!
BUT!!
Questions aside, I loved this. It's different, so works for me. I loved the easy acceptance of Danik and Alexi's bond with each other, and Alexi's brothers taking Danik in. Loved the water cuddles, and the tentacle thing! It is heavy on the smexy times, but I think they actually fit in well with the overall story line, rather than being chucked in for the sake of it! Loved Alexi's brothers teasing!
I enjoyed the missing shifter plot, and the way it leads into the next book, with Alexi's brother Victor. And there is clearly something going on between another brother and the guys that turned up to help find the other shifters!
Can't wait to read them!
Also, gonna check out Oliver's work, not sure I've read any!
So, because of those pesky questions that Sayle always leaves me with,
4 stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
Merissa (13931 KP) rated Knot That Pucker (Knotty Puckers, #3) in Books
Jan 16, 2026
KNOT THAT PUCKER is the first book in the Knotty Puckers series, and also the first book with a Deaf main character that I have read.
Okay, quick run down - Bayleigh is Deaf, working as the social media manager for the Krakens, and is the younger sister of one of their players, Benton. Her scent mate has rejected her for being Deaf, and she has been bullied on more than one occasion for her disability. Korbin plays for the Scorpions, mortal enemies of the Krakens, and has a bad history with Benton. Lincoln is Korbin's brother, and Milton is their brother in all but blood, who also plays for the Scorpions. With me? Good.
Now, I read this in one sitting, because I simply could NOT put it down! I loved that it was Lincoln first, rather than the hotshot hockey players, BUT I loved how they were with Bayleigh. It is slow build, as none of them are prepared to rush Bayleigh, but when it gets hot, get your fan ready. Bayleigh is a wonderful character, being both strong and yet fragile, which, given her past, makes perfect sense. I loved how they all learnt ASL for her, which is exactly how it should be.
I spent most of the book disliking Benton for his attitude, but he pulled through in the end. And now, I can't wait to read his story! I really hope we see his sister and her mates too, as I don't think I'm ready to leave them behind. I need a Lincoln in my life!!!
Absolutely adored this book, and I can't wait to continue with the series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jan 16, 2026
Okay, quick run down - Bayleigh is Deaf, working as the social media manager for the Krakens, and is the younger sister of one of their players, Benton. Her scent mate has rejected her for being Deaf, and she has been bullied on more than one occasion for her disability. Korbin plays for the Scorpions, mortal enemies of the Krakens, and has a bad history with Benton. Lincoln is Korbin's brother, and Milton is their brother in all but blood, who also plays for the Scorpions. With me? Good.
Now, I read this in one sitting, because I simply could NOT put it down! I loved that it was Lincoln first, rather than the hotshot hockey players, BUT I loved how they were with Bayleigh. It is slow build, as none of them are prepared to rush Bayleigh, but when it gets hot, get your fan ready. Bayleigh is a wonderful character, being both strong and yet fragile, which, given her past, makes perfect sense. I loved how they all learnt ASL for her, which is exactly how it should be.
I spent most of the book disliking Benton for his attitude, but he pulled through in the end. And now, I can't wait to read his story! I really hope we see his sister and her mates too, as I don't think I'm ready to leave them behind. I need a Lincoln in my life!!!
Absolutely adored this book, and I can't wait to continue with the series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
** Same worded review will appear elsewhere. **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jan 16, 2026
Lindsay (1807 KP) rated The High Divide in Books
Jan 27, 2026
We are introduced to the family that we will be following. We are seeing Eli's point of view at the moment.
We know the boys are home, and Eli see thus father walk away? But why? Will Eli go looking for his father? Will he stay and help his mother and brother?
We seem to be seeing how each member feels or struggles when someone walks away. Will Danny and Eil keep looking for their father? Will Eli go off and leave his brother, Danny, with their mother?
Eli seems determined to go search for their father. Danny seems to have either dreams or nightmares. Are his headaches due to them?
Now there m I ther is looking for both her sons. Will she find them? What will she do if and when she finds them?
It looks like the boys are searching for their father. After finding out some information about him, they realize they do not know him. Will they decide to head back home? Will they follow, hoping to find their father? Will their father return, and will they all be together? Will it just be Gretta and her sons that remain?
What adventures does Eli go on, and will he let his father learn a lesson, or will Eli do something to help his father heal and help a man who lost his whole family? Will his father feel better?
Was his guilt too much to consider dying, and will this Magpie and his family understand, and what is the result of giving one son for another? Will the Inians see that his son might be struggling, and is that what he wanted for a son he so wanted to teach and have help hunting? Did these Indians decide that what they did would not help, or did it make more sense to see the world as it changed to?
We know the boys are home, and Eli see thus father walk away? But why? Will Eli go looking for his father? Will he stay and help his mother and brother?
We seem to be seeing how each member feels or struggles when someone walks away. Will Danny and Eil keep looking for their father? Will Eli go off and leave his brother, Danny, with their mother?
Eli seems determined to go search for their father. Danny seems to have either dreams or nightmares. Are his headaches due to them?
Now there m I ther is looking for both her sons. Will she find them? What will she do if and when she finds them?
It looks like the boys are searching for their father. After finding out some information about him, they realize they do not know him. Will they decide to head back home? Will they follow, hoping to find their father? Will their father return, and will they all be together? Will it just be Gretta and her sons that remain?
What adventures does Eli go on, and will he let his father learn a lesson, or will Eli do something to help his father heal and help a man who lost his whole family? Will his father feel better?
Was his guilt too much to consider dying, and will this Magpie and his family understand, and what is the result of giving one son for another? Will the Inians see that his son might be struggling, and is that what he wanted for a son he so wanted to teach and have help hunting? Did these Indians decide that what they did would not help, or did it make more sense to see the world as it changed to?
Lindsay (1807 KP) rated Saved by the Matchmaker (A Shanahan Match #2) in Books
Aug 28, 2024
Upon discovering this book, I was immediately drawn to its description. I have a penchant for history, especially when it's presented in a way that's not overly serious but still retains a hint of fiction. Having enjoyed the author's previous works, I was eager to delve into Saved by Matchmaker, fully anticipating the same level of personal enjoyment from her unique writing style that I've experienced before.
It is how it starts, and we meet a daughter named Enya, her father, and her brother. However, when Enya mentions that she is holding a secret that will harm her family's reputation, things get pulled into action when her brother rushes to meet the matchmaker named Bellemy.
We are also introduced to Sullivan O'Brien and his livelihood. Will Sullivan take his father's ultimatum and lose his life? Will I love Enya, and will they indeed find love with each other? Will Enya learn to trust Sullivan, or will she fall back when she compares her new husband to Brian? Will he overcome her trust issues and fall in love with Sullivan?
We see that Sullivan loves to free enslaved people, but will the enslaved person catch him captured? Enya seems to see and want to help her husband, or she has found an enslaved person while returning from New Orleans.
There was a fire that caused some boats to be lost. But will Sullivan save him and the enslaved person, or will he be lost to see when he daringly moves to have his boat floating away from other ships? Will he help save another boat so the fire does not spread, or was it someone who started fires? Was it an act of nature?
What does the matchmaker see in Enya? Why does he think Sullivan is a good match for Enya? There seems to be something Belmy sees in Enya, and she can see Sullivan as a match. Will it work? Belmy appears to have a knack for matchmaking to have them marry and fall in love.
It is how it starts, and we meet a daughter named Enya, her father, and her brother. However, when Enya mentions that she is holding a secret that will harm her family's reputation, things get pulled into action when her brother rushes to meet the matchmaker named Bellemy.
We are also introduced to Sullivan O'Brien and his livelihood. Will Sullivan take his father's ultimatum and lose his life? Will I love Enya, and will they indeed find love with each other? Will Enya learn to trust Sullivan, or will she fall back when she compares her new husband to Brian? Will he overcome her trust issues and fall in love with Sullivan?
We see that Sullivan loves to free enslaved people, but will the enslaved person catch him captured? Enya seems to see and want to help her husband, or she has found an enslaved person while returning from New Orleans.
There was a fire that caused some boats to be lost. But will Sullivan save him and the enslaved person, or will he be lost to see when he daringly moves to have his boat floating away from other ships? Will he help save another boat so the fire does not spread, or was it someone who started fires? Was it an act of nature?
What does the matchmaker see in Enya? Why does he think Sullivan is a good match for Enya? There seems to be something Belmy sees in Enya, and she can see Sullivan as a match. Will it work? Belmy appears to have a knack for matchmaking to have them marry and fall in love.
Ripeness by Sarah Moss was a pure pleasure to listen to. Flora Montgomery breathed life into the character of Edith and her memories of the year she turned 17 in 1967. This was the year that Edith’s mother sent her to Italy to help her older sister (a ballerina) as she prepared for the birth of her illegitimate child. Edith is most definitely a fish out of water - she has never been around her sisters friends before, and it’s a sad experience for both her and her sister.
Alongside the 1967 timeline is that of the modern day and the reason why Edith’s memories of that summer have been triggered. Edith now lives in Ireland, in her 70’s and happily divorced. She has her friends, a lover and her own space. Her best friend, Maebh, has been contacted by an American who claims to be her brother. A brother her mother had out of wedlock, and therefore put up for adoption. After many years of searching, he has found Maebh, and she must now decide if she wants to see him at all. She asks Edith to help her to decide.
There’s a melancholy air to this story that really appealed to me. I always enjoy Sarah Moss books, and I know that I’m diving in to a beautifully written novel every time. This is no exception. The themes of family, belonging and identity are ones I often look for in a book, and the descriptions of nature in both Italy and Ireland were the bits in between that really fleshed the book out for me. The thought of her now grown up nephew coming across Edith’s written down record of where he began (because that is what this actually is) was both touching and reassuring and, bearing in mind how he was really conceived, moving.
I know I’m going to enjoy a Sarah Moss novel before I’ve even opened to the front page (or in this case, pressed ‘play’), and I wasn’t disappointed at all with Ripeness. An exquisite novel.
Alongside the 1967 timeline is that of the modern day and the reason why Edith’s memories of that summer have been triggered. Edith now lives in Ireland, in her 70’s and happily divorced. She has her friends, a lover and her own space. Her best friend, Maebh, has been contacted by an American who claims to be her brother. A brother her mother had out of wedlock, and therefore put up for adoption. After many years of searching, he has found Maebh, and she must now decide if she wants to see him at all. She asks Edith to help her to decide.
There’s a melancholy air to this story that really appealed to me. I always enjoy Sarah Moss books, and I know that I’m diving in to a beautifully written novel every time. This is no exception. The themes of family, belonging and identity are ones I often look for in a book, and the descriptions of nature in both Italy and Ireland were the bits in between that really fleshed the book out for me. The thought of her now grown up nephew coming across Edith’s written down record of where he began (because that is what this actually is) was both touching and reassuring and, bearing in mind how he was really conceived, moving.
I know I’m going to enjoy a Sarah Moss novel before I’ve even opened to the front page (or in this case, pressed ‘play’), and I wasn’t disappointed at all with Ripeness. An exquisite novel.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Stranger Things - Season 2 in TV
Oct 28, 2017 (Updated Oct 28, 2017)
Still love the characters (4 more)
El's goth look
Lucas' mouthy little sister Erica!
Sean Astin is adorable as Bob
Dustin's cat call
Max's older brother (1 more)
Sad that it's already over
Waiting for season 3 already!
I binge-watched this over 24 hours and was still completely hooked. And of course, knowing what the Upside Down is, is a bit of a spoiler but there's so much more to add in this one.
For one we get more of a back story on Eleven, and get to know the wider circle of each family. And there are more characters to explore in this series. The kids have both matured and are dealing with their own issues and traumas, giving a little more depth to their roles. And Will is not as well as he seems.
And just two words: not Bob!
The worst part is that it's over and not knowing when the next one's out. A great comeback to this show.
For one we get more of a back story on Eleven, and get to know the wider circle of each family. And there are more characters to explore in this series. The kids have both matured and are dealing with their own issues and traumas, giving a little more depth to their roles. And Will is not as well as he seems.
And just two words: not Bob!
The worst part is that it's over and not knowing when the next one's out. A great comeback to this show.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2528 KP) rated The Purloined Puzzle in Books
Apr 27, 2018
The Puzzle Vanishes
Cora thinks that the worst problem in her life is the reappearance of her least favorite ex-husband, Melvin. Then a teen asks Cora to solve a puzzle that was just left at the teen’s house. Only before it can be solved, the puzzle disappears. Then the teen’s older brother reports finding a bloody knife in his bedroom even though there hasn’t been a murder. Is a corpse going to appear?
Fans of the series will be delighted with the latest installment. We get the usual banter as Cora causes havoc on her way to solving the case. The usual twists are there before we reach the logical solution. The characters are on the thin side, which is nothing new for the series, yet I’ve come to care for them and was glad to visit them again. I laughed multiple times along the way, and those who enjoy puzzles will be glad to know there are two crossword and one Sudoku along the way.
Fans of the series will be delighted with the latest installment. We get the usual banter as Cora causes havoc on her way to solving the case. The usual twists are there before we reach the logical solution. The characters are on the thin side, which is nothing new for the series, yet I’ve come to care for them and was glad to visit them again. I laughed multiple times along the way, and those who enjoy puzzles will be glad to know there are two crossword and one Sudoku along the way.
Johana Lee Scott (4 KP) rated How to Walk Away in Books
May 25, 2018
story (2 more)
realness
genuine
I Couldn't Put It Down
Let me just start by saying I received an advanced copy of this book thru #shespeaks. I thought it was going to be an average romantic plotted read. It was so much more for me. This book hit home with the realness and struggle a person goes thru after a life changing accident. In 1984 my other was crushed in a car accident, while she was pregnant with my little brother. Her best friend died. They told my mother she would never walk again. She struggled and fought and struggled some more. This book didn't sugar coat how difficult something like this can be. I appreciated this book much more than I can ever say. You can literally go from having everything...and nothing in literally one moment. Building yourself back up is the true victory after something like that happens.
Frecklesxoxo (6 KP) rated A Place Called Here in Books
Feb 27, 2019
Wow, I really enjoyed this, With Cecelia Ahern you really can't go wrong.
I am in aww I think her imagination is off the charts, who else would have come with writing about a place where missing things go, makes me wonder where all my socks go.
I love the story of Sandy finding herself in this missing place and actually finding out who she is realising she has lost a lot of her life to her obsession with finding missing things and as well as the story of Jack on a similar journey but wasting his life away obsessively searching for his brother.
I love how it all comes together.
My favourite quote is...
"I can only assume that there's only one thing more frustrating than not being able to find someone, and that's not being found. I would want someone to find me, more than anything."
A truly brilliant read.
I am in aww I think her imagination is off the charts, who else would have come with writing about a place where missing things go, makes me wonder where all my socks go.
I love the story of Sandy finding herself in this missing place and actually finding out who she is realising she has lost a lot of her life to her obsession with finding missing things and as well as the story of Jack on a similar journey but wasting his life away obsessively searching for his brother.
I love how it all comes together.
My favourite quote is...
"I can only assume that there's only one thing more frustrating than not being able to find someone, and that's not being found. I would want someone to find me, more than anything."
A truly brilliant read.
Lindsay (1807 KP) rated One Minute There in Books
Apr 9, 2019
This book is about a young woman. She does some strange things that makes her to do things that are not right. Her stepfather or father goes to look for his missing daughter. Detective Bennett will not give up on his daughter Melissa.
Melissa wants to protect her daughter Abby. Though for some reason Melissa has gone missing and after hearing her name called and knocking at the door. Her family is weary of what has happened to her sister in law and brother. Though she calls a friend and tell him nothing and ask for help.
Melissa thinks she is safe after running. Something is wrong and no one can find her. She claim someone is after her and has to flee once again. What happens next is just another page turner. I would advise who reads this. This is best for those that need to be mature enough to read for it got some violence and some nastier words like the word (B**ch).
Melissa wants to protect her daughter Abby. Though for some reason Melissa has gone missing and after hearing her name called and knocking at the door. Her family is weary of what has happened to her sister in law and brother. Though she calls a friend and tell him nothing and ask for help.
Melissa thinks she is safe after running. Something is wrong and no one can find her. She claim someone is after her and has to flee once again. What happens next is just another page turner. I would advise who reads this. This is best for those that need to be mature enough to read for it got some violence and some nastier words like the word (B**ch).