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Lee Ann (116 KP) rated This Fallen Prey (Casey Duncan, #3) in Books
Mar 13, 2018
Kelley Armstrong is a cruel, evil woman.
This Fallen Prey takes you on a rollercoaster as Casey tells you all about the day the Council drops a dangerous serial killer into Rockton without any advance warning.
What you get from that point on is a crazy edge of the seat ride as you try and figure out whether he's really what the council have claimed, or if there's something deeper and more complex going on. With betrayals and deaths and twists that just keep you turning the pages, the third book of the Casey Duncan series does not disappoint.
It does leave us with a minor cliffhanger.. and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book!
This Fallen Prey takes you on a rollercoaster as Casey tells you all about the day the Council drops a dangerous serial killer into Rockton without any advance warning.
What you get from that point on is a crazy edge of the seat ride as you try and figure out whether he's really what the council have claimed, or if there's something deeper and more complex going on. With betrayals and deaths and twists that just keep you turning the pages, the third book of the Casey Duncan series does not disappoint.
It does leave us with a minor cliffhanger.. and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book!
Debbiereadsbook (1087 KP) rated Half Bound (Helheim Wolf Pack Tale #5) in Books
Apr 13, 2021
Thank you, Ms Dawes, for writing these books, I've thoroughly enjoyed delving into this world.
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 5 in the Helheim Wolf Pack series, the last book and you do NEED to have read the other books before this one. This one pulls everything together but not everything important is recapped.
I found this one a much darker read than the others. The others are graphic and explicit but I thought this one was so much MORE. The violence Vivian expends to get what she wants is described in great detail, what she does and what she has others do. This is the only reason I gave it. . .oh . . no. . .wait, there is ANOTHER reason. Let me try that again! This is ONE of the reasons I gave it 4 stars. Oh but she does get her comeuppance, she really does!
Saxon is captured and Casey allows herself to be taken, on the condition Saxon is freed. Yeah, right, we did not see that one being double-crossed by Vivian! Vivian breaks Casey, she really does, physically and emotionally. It's painful reading, not just the physical stuff, but when Casey comes to terms with what Vivian does to her, what it means for her future, what it means she can never be. And then. . .not yet. . .I'll say soon.
Across the other side of the story, Brax, who left Rhett a while ago because he was addicted to Indi's bite, has to fetch a new pack member who affects him, and his wolf, deeply. But Andrea is damaged, both inside and out, and she doesn't think anyone will want her now her abusive ex has marked her as he did. Besides, all men are gonna hurt her, so she steers clear. When said ex gets too close, Brax and Drae bond, and when they do? Oh it's so beautiful, their bonding, it really is. Said ex also gets his comeuppance, but not quite how I thought he would!
Back to what Vivian does to break Casey emotionally. This is the other reason I gave it 4 stars. Casey loves Saxon and he loves her. But they never really got to tell each other that. After Casey gets free, I'm not surprised she has the thoughts she does. And then there was that "Besides. . . ." when Vivian was gloating! So now my mind is racing and I want answers! At least I know the questions this time!
A very fitting end, and one that spawns another series about Casey and her brothers. I hope to get my hands on them too.
Thank you, Ms Dawes, for writing these books, I've thoroughly enjoyed delving into this world.
4 stars
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This is book 5 in the Helheim Wolf Pack series, the last book and you do NEED to have read the other books before this one. This one pulls everything together but not everything important is recapped.
I found this one a much darker read than the others. The others are graphic and explicit but I thought this one was so much MORE. The violence Vivian expends to get what she wants is described in great detail, what she does and what she has others do. This is the only reason I gave it. . .oh . . no. . .wait, there is ANOTHER reason. Let me try that again! This is ONE of the reasons I gave it 4 stars. Oh but she does get her comeuppance, she really does!
Saxon is captured and Casey allows herself to be taken, on the condition Saxon is freed. Yeah, right, we did not see that one being double-crossed by Vivian! Vivian breaks Casey, she really does, physically and emotionally. It's painful reading, not just the physical stuff, but when Casey comes to terms with what Vivian does to her, what it means for her future, what it means she can never be. And then. . .not yet. . .I'll say soon.
Across the other side of the story, Brax, who left Rhett a while ago because he was addicted to Indi's bite, has to fetch a new pack member who affects him, and his wolf, deeply. But Andrea is damaged, both inside and out, and she doesn't think anyone will want her now her abusive ex has marked her as he did. Besides, all men are gonna hurt her, so she steers clear. When said ex gets too close, Brax and Drae bond, and when they do? Oh it's so beautiful, their bonding, it really is. Said ex also gets his comeuppance, but not quite how I thought he would!
Back to what Vivian does to break Casey emotionally. This is the other reason I gave it 4 stars. Casey loves Saxon and he loves her. But they never really got to tell each other that. After Casey gets free, I'm not surprised she has the thoughts she does. And then there was that "Besides. . . ." when Vivian was gloating! So now my mind is racing and I want answers! At least I know the questions this time!
A very fitting end, and one that spawns another series about Casey and her brothers. I hope to get my hands on them too.
Thank you, Ms Dawes, for writing these books, I've thoroughly enjoyed delving into this world.
4 stars
**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
Lisa (41 KP) rated Manchester by the Sea (2016) in Movies
Jan 10, 2018
What the Hell?
Ok ok so it got nominated for a bunch of awards. Really though what on earth did I just watch it was depressing from start to finish.
Nothing moves forward, he doesn't overcome anything he starts as an alcoholic and finishes as one.
I seriously see absolutely no point in this!
Nothing moves forward, he doesn't overcome anything he starts as an alcoholic and finishes as one.
I seriously see absolutely no point in this!
Samantha Jones (4 KP) rated A Last Kiss for Mummy: A Teenage Mum, a Tiny Infant, a Desperate Decision in Books
Jan 14, 2018
Casey Watson is a really good
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last kiss for mummy is book that I will have crying and laughing from beings to end but I konw that once you start to read it you will not be able to put down . I couldn't put it down until I finished reading it and happy endings do happen
Kevin Phillipson (9958 KP) rated Two Pints of Lager (and a Packet of Crisps) - Season 5 in TV
Aug 21, 2019
Sheridan smith (4 more)
Ralf little
Natalie Casey
Will mellor
Runcorn
Love this sitcom for very crude and adult humour but it still me laugh when I rewatch it on bpxsets on DVD or BBC iPlayer excellent young cast including Sheridan smith who I got to meet at doctor who convention 11 years ago briilant show shame they don't make anymore
Erika (17788 KP) rated Manchester by the Sea (2016) in Movies
Dec 8, 2017
This was one of the better Oscar nominated films that came out last year. Casey Affleck did do a good job with the role, and he was completely believable. The trailer did not let on how depressing the story line was, but I was glad that I saw it. Michelle Williams isn't really great in this, but I'm not a fan of hers at all.
John Garrett (27 KP) rated Manchester by the Sea (2016) in Movies
Jul 11, 2017
Casey affleck (1 more)
Michelle williams
Harrowing Oscar worthy film
Tough, Emotional and beautifully acted Manchester By the sea proves to be one of my favorite films of the last few years and this is mainly down to the fantastic acting of Casey Affleck.
The film centres on Afflecks character Lee Chandler who receives bad news that his brother has died and must return to his home town to be a guardian for his orphaned nephew. This causes issues with his nephew Patrick as Lee wants to move back to Boston and there is clearly a traumatic reason Lee does not want to stay in Manchester.
Casey was overlooked in the wrongfully dismissed gone baby gone, but I feel here he may finally get the plaudits he deserves and must be a front runner for the Oscars. Affleck gives an emotionally charged nuisanced performance that manages to not only hit you in the feels but plays a reclusive man dealing with trauma with silence and looks......hard to do but he pulls it off.
Michelle Williams although plays nothing but a side character here is captivating in every scene she is in and gives an emotionally charged honest performance.
overall this film is difficult to watch but I found it truly captivating. This is due to the emotionally heavy plot and Oscar worthy performances.
The film centres on Afflecks character Lee Chandler who receives bad news that his brother has died and must return to his home town to be a guardian for his orphaned nephew. This causes issues with his nephew Patrick as Lee wants to move back to Boston and there is clearly a traumatic reason Lee does not want to stay in Manchester.
Casey was overlooked in the wrongfully dismissed gone baby gone, but I feel here he may finally get the plaudits he deserves and must be a front runner for the Oscars. Affleck gives an emotionally charged nuisanced performance that manages to not only hit you in the feels but plays a reclusive man dealing with trauma with silence and looks......hard to do but he pulls it off.
Michelle Williams although plays nothing but a side character here is captivating in every scene she is in and gives an emotionally charged honest performance.
overall this film is difficult to watch but I found it truly captivating. This is due to the emotionally heavy plot and Oscar worthy performances.
Merissa (11726 KP) rated Ghost of a Chance (Redclaw Security #2) in Books
Oct 21, 2019
GHOST OF A CHANCE is the second book in the Redclaw Security series, and I was delighted to get the opportunity to read it.
Sarah starts off a bit dubiously but don't worry. She comes into her own. She just needs to figure things out first. Casey is a wonder from the very start. I don't think there was a moment when I didn't like him.
There is mystery and plenty of steamy times in this book, although both Sarah and Casey fight it to begin with. I loved how Redclaw had Casey's back even though he was determined he wasn't part of them anymore.
This book has an amazing cast of characters, and once again, we had Ryker! Woot!!! With no errors that disrupted my reading, I was engrossed from start to finish.
I am loving the Redclaw Security series and have no hesitation in recommending both this book and the series. Brilliant!
Sarah starts off a bit dubiously but don't worry. She comes into her own. She just needs to figure things out first. Casey is a wonder from the very start. I don't think there was a moment when I didn't like him.
There is mystery and plenty of steamy times in this book, although both Sarah and Casey fight it to begin with. I loved how Redclaw had Casey's back even though he was determined he wasn't part of them anymore.
This book has an amazing cast of characters, and once again, we had Ryker! Woot!!! With no errors that disrupted my reading, I was engrossed from start to finish.
I am loving the Redclaw Security series and have no hesitation in recommending both this book and the series. Brilliant!
Sarah Louise Hobson (0 KP) rated City of the Lost (Casey Duncan, #1) in Books
Dec 27, 2019
I loved the character development in this book, especially between Dalton and Casey. This was the main thing that kept me reading more. (1 more)
The mystery of who did what kept me guessing unlike a lot of other books. I even took notes and STILL made an incorrect deduction! I loved the surprising twist of who committed the crimes.
The book, as a whole was incredibly fascinating and always threw something in to put you on the wrong track if you're trying to figure out who did what. The idea of someone maybe doing one thing but something not adding up to make that correct always kept me wanting more. I particularly loved the dynamic between Dalton and Casey and I was constantly thinking that they should just get together already! I read the second book but restarted the whole series after taking a long break (evidently too long). I would definitely recommend this series to any bookworm that loves mysteries and thrillers.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Wrong Number, Right Guy (The Bourbon Street Boys, #1) in Books
May 7, 2019
what a fab read, was totally hooked from start to finish. the story line was fantastic, all the characters worked really well. this book had me laughing at some points and holding my breath at others. this is a fast paced book with some steamy scenes and lots of action. absolutely loved this book and will definitely be reading more from this author.
highly recommended
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