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Stanley's Christmas Redemption (Mission City #2)
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Stanley I have life figured out—a good job, a nice car, and an ex-boyfriend whose heart I...
ClareR (6152 KP) rated The Hungry Dark in Books
May 28, 2025
The Hungry Dark definitely has a spooky undercurrent - although I have to admit that I actually thought that it was going to be about a scam psychic. I was half right. The MC, Ashley, CAN see dead people, but I don’t think they give her anything useful to go by (not easily understood, anyway).
Ashley’s ghosts, the Heedful Ones, have a history of letting her know when something bad is going to happen, but they’ve been quiet/ not visible in recent times. But that’s about to change.
I did have to keep reminding myself that Ashley was a 30 year old and not a child, but her father is extremely controlling and coercive. He’s thoroughly unpleasant. Her brother makes himself unavailable, and has escaped to some degree, and her mother is clearly damaged in some way. My favourite character is probably Ashley’s best friend, and that only developed as the story went on and her true colours started to show.
This is enjoyably spooky, frustrating and takes some unexpected turns! The flashbacks are helpful in developing the story, and explain a lot of Ashley’s reasons for doing what she does. And an eerie, big old house will always be a winning addition to a ghost story! If you like thrillers with a side order of ghosts, then this will definitely appeal to you.
Ashley’s ghosts, the Heedful Ones, have a history of letting her know when something bad is going to happen, but they’ve been quiet/ not visible in recent times. But that’s about to change.
I did have to keep reminding myself that Ashley was a 30 year old and not a child, but her father is extremely controlling and coercive. He’s thoroughly unpleasant. Her brother makes himself unavailable, and has escaped to some degree, and her mother is clearly damaged in some way. My favourite character is probably Ashley’s best friend, and that only developed as the story went on and her true colours started to show.
This is enjoyably spooky, frustrating and takes some unexpected turns! The flashbacks are helpful in developing the story, and explain a lot of Ashley’s reasons for doing what she does. And an eerie, big old house will always be a winning addition to a ghost story! If you like thrillers with a side order of ghosts, then this will definitely appeal to you.
A Touch of Maple (Love in Maplewood #3)
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After being traded numerous times over the course of his pro hockey career, all Bellamy Jordan wants...
Contemporary MM Sports Romance Found Family Hockey
The Cunning Cruise Ship Caper
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It’s been years since Sandy Fairfax was a teen idol and starred in his hit ‘70s television...
Lindsay (1812 KP) rated Bring Her Home in Books
Jan 11, 2026
We meet Bill. Who is looking for, or has received a call about, this daughter? He wonders where and if his daughter is Alive.
He met with Detective Hawkins. He is told about his daughter, Summer, and her injuries. He also finds out about her friend Haley.
Detective Hawkins asks a few more questions. Bill's sister arrives to support her brother and niece. She tells Bill that Summer called her.
What is happening? Does Bill really know his daughter? What actually happened to Summer?
It seems that both Summer and Bill are still grieving. Bill grieves for his wife, and Summer grieves for her mother. Will there be healing?
We find out that the girl in the hospital may not be Bill's daughter, Summer. It takes a few days and some clues from the girl for them to realize this. Is Summer dead, or where is she? Is the girl really Summer?
Is Adam a friend, or could he be involved in Summer's disappearance? It seems odd that Adam is often around, even though he is supposed to be on his way to see his son.
We seem to be getting some of the story and some answers about what happened that day, and everything seems to be happening. Will they find Summer alive or at all?
He met with Detective Hawkins. He is told about his daughter, Summer, and her injuries. He also finds out about her friend Haley.
Detective Hawkins asks a few more questions. Bill's sister arrives to support her brother and niece. She tells Bill that Summer called her.
What is happening? Does Bill really know his daughter? What actually happened to Summer?
It seems that both Summer and Bill are still grieving. Bill grieves for his wife, and Summer grieves for her mother. Will there be healing?
We find out that the girl in the hospital may not be Bill's daughter, Summer. It takes a few days and some clues from the girl for them to realize this. Is Summer dead, or where is she? Is the girl really Summer?
Is Adam a friend, or could he be involved in Summer's disappearance? It seems odd that Adam is often around, even though he is supposed to be on his way to see his son.
We seem to be getting some of the story and some answers about what happened that day, and everything seems to be happening. Will they find Summer alive or at all?
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2540 KP) rated Burdened Bloodline in Books
Feb 12, 2026
Seeking Shelter but Finding Murder
Jax, her husband Perry, and their closest friends are looking for a way to get home safely before the fallout from the last book really hits. Their best option is to go to Perry’s home duchy, where his father is the duke. But their arrival finds them feeling less than settled. Perry’s father is behaving strangely. And Perry’s oldest brother, the next in line, is less than welcoming to the reforms that Jax wants to institute across the realm. The party can’t help but wonder if they are truly safe. And that’s before they find themselves embroiled in yet another shocking murder.
If you aren’t already a fan of this series and are up to date, don’t pick up this book. It starts just after the last one ended, and as such, it has some major spoilers. That also means it starts a little slowly wrapping up some things that we didn’t really need wrapped up here. But once it gets going, I was fully invested. Political intrigue plays a heavy part of the plot, and I loved it. I saw a couple of things coming early, but others took me completely by surprise. It all works because I love Jax and the rest of the core cast so much. I’m already plotting when I can revisit these characters again to find out what happens next.
If you aren’t already a fan of this series and are up to date, don’t pick up this book. It starts just after the last one ended, and as such, it has some major spoilers. That also means it starts a little slowly wrapping up some things that we didn’t really need wrapped up here. But once it gets going, I was fully invested. Political intrigue plays a heavy part of the plot, and I loved it. I saw a couple of things coming early, but others took me completely by surprise. It all works because I love Jax and the rest of the core cast so much. I’m already plotting when I can revisit these characters again to find out what happens next.
Merissa (13956 KP) rated Trooper (The Reckless Order MC #2) in Books
Mar 30, 2026
TROOPER is the second novella in The Reckless Order MC series, and you don't need to have read book one to enjoy this one. Trooper takes place a couple of years after Tarzan.
Shea is happy being alone, convinced no one will stay. She has her tattoo shop, and that's good enough. Plus, she has her best friend, Trooper/Teddy/Theo. But that's all it is, right? Trooper has been happy with his love 'em and leave 'em life up until now, but he's getting older and is maybe just the tiniest bit envious of what his brother has with Keely. He's just glad he's got Shea as his best friend. After all, it will never be anything else, right? Their relationship pootles along until Shea is on the receiving end of a stalker. Trooper doesn't take kindly to this and does everything in his power to protect her.
Once again, this was WAY too short for my liking. I am in love with the writing style and the characters, so the ending always comes way too soon. This was a great addition to the series, and I also loved catching up with Tarzan and Keely. Definitely recommended by me.
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Mar 30, 2026
Shea is happy being alone, convinced no one will stay. She has her tattoo shop, and that's good enough. Plus, she has her best friend, Trooper/Teddy/Theo. But that's all it is, right? Trooper has been happy with his love 'em and leave 'em life up until now, but he's getting older and is maybe just the tiniest bit envious of what his brother has with Keely. He's just glad he's got Shea as his best friend. After all, it will never be anything else, right? Their relationship pootles along until Shea is on the receiving end of a stalker. Trooper doesn't take kindly to this and does everything in his power to protect her.
Once again, this was WAY too short for my liking. I am in love with the writing style and the characters, so the ending always comes way too soon. This was a great addition to the series, and I also loved catching up with Tarzan and Keely. Definitely recommended by me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Mar 30, 2026
Merissa (13956 KP) rated The Hitman's Omega Priest (River City Omegas #1) in Books
Jul 1, 2025
THE HITMAN'S OMEGA PRIEST is the first book in the River City Omegas, and brace yourself, because you're in for a fast ride.
Kensley found out he was an omega when he was fourteen and was shipped to a monastery where he would spend the next fourteen years. He never quite forgave his brother or his brother's best friend, Bishop, whom Kensley had had a major crush on. When Kensley is threatened, Bishop turns back up in his life, and all hell is let loose.
The attraction between Bishop and Kensley is off the charts, not surprising considering they've been separated for over a decade. However, for me, it sort of took over the story a little bit. Don't get me wrong, I loved seeing how they fell for each other, but with everything else that went on...? I just feel as though I missed out on parts of the story.
We get a HFN ending with plenty of questions outstanding. I really hope some of them are answered in the next story - King and Malori's. Still, a great read and definitely recommended by me.
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Merissa
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Jul 1, 2025
Kensley found out he was an omega when he was fourteen and was shipped to a monastery where he would spend the next fourteen years. He never quite forgave his brother or his brother's best friend, Bishop, whom Kensley had had a major crush on. When Kensley is threatened, Bishop turns back up in his life, and all hell is let loose.
The attraction between Bishop and Kensley is off the charts, not surprising considering they've been separated for over a decade. However, for me, it sort of took over the story a little bit. Don't get me wrong, I loved seeing how they fell for each other, but with everything else that went on...? I just feel as though I missed out on parts of the story.
We get a HFN ending with plenty of questions outstanding. I really hope some of them are answered in the next story - King and Malori's. Still, a great read and definitely recommended by me.
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Merissa
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Jul 1, 2025
Seven Hundred Beachfront
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Some places hold memories. Others have opinions. I didn't mean to run again. But when life...
Contemporary Romance Women's Fiction Magical Realism
Merissa (13956 KP) rated Not That Guy in Books
Sep 15, 2025
NOT THAT GUY is an enemies-to-lovers story, featuring politician's son, Weston, and foster kid, Brenner. As you can imagine, having very different backgrounds means they grew up in different ways, but not the ways you might imagine.
My favourite part of this story was that both of them were more amazed at who they found attractive, rather than why. My least favourite part of the story, although it was absolutely necessary, was the sperm donor who called himself Weston's father. I felt as though I'd trodden in something whenever I read a scene with him in it, my mouth twisted as though I was sucking on a lemon. That man is a tool on the nth degree.
A steady pace and mostly low angst (unless you count the tool!), this was an emotional book about finding out how people can be different to how you expect, and having money isn't necessarily the best thing.
I enjoyed this story and have no hesitation in recommending it. I hope to see more of Grady and his brother in future books.
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Merissa
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Sep 15, 2025
My favourite part of this story was that both of them were more amazed at who they found attractive, rather than why. My least favourite part of the story, although it was absolutely necessary, was the sperm donor who called himself Weston's father. I felt as though I'd trodden in something whenever I read a scene with him in it, my mouth twisted as though I was sucking on a lemon. That man is a tool on the nth degree.
A steady pace and mostly low angst (unless you count the tool!), this was an emotional book about finding out how people can be different to how you expect, and having money isn't necessarily the best thing.
I enjoyed this story and have no hesitation in recommending it. I hope to see more of Grady and his brother in future books.
** 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!
Sep 15, 2025