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Merissa (13382 KP) rated Under His Skin (Alien Encounters #1) in Books

Apr 16, 2023  
Under His Skin (Alien Encounters #1)
Under His Skin (Alien Encounters #1)
Stacey O'Neale | 2015 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Kaden, Hayden, and Camden are all aliens, seeking refuge here on Earth as their home planet is no more. Kaden was married but his wife was killed as they tried to escape. For over a year now, he has been friends with Annabelle, wanting to be more, but mindful of the rules and regulations that he has to follow, which allow him to stay 'free' on earth. Annabelle is determined to make her own way through life and stand on her own two feet. She is refreshingly direct and does not play games. The interactions between these were hot, albeit I did get whiplash from Kaden a couple of times.

This is well-written and steadily paced, there are moments of sweetness, balanced by downright sexiness! This is the first book in the series and I can't wait for the next. I don't know if it will be Hayden (my favourite, but then I do love me a hot geek!) or Camden. Either way, I know it will be brilliant. Definitely recommended.

* 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 21, 2015
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Death in a Pale Hue in Books

Jul 20, 2023 (Updated Jul 20, 2023)  
Death in a Pale Hue
Death in a Pale Hue
Susan Van Kirk | 2022 | Mystery
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Unfortunately, This Was a Pale Debut
Jill Madison has returned home to Apple Grove to run the new art center named after her late mother. She is trying to prove herself to the board as she gets it ready to open, but a late night burglary causes issues, especially when the only piece stolen was something of great personal value to Jill. Then the contractors working on the renovation find a skeleton in the basement. When Jill figures out she knew the victim, she steps up her efforts to try to figure out what is going on. Can she do it without putting her job in jeopardy?

This sounded like a fun debut, but unfortunately, it wasn’t as good as I hoped it would be. The book needed another edit to put in more details or make them consistent. I was constantly spending brain power on things like how the art center was supposed to work rather than the mystery. I found the pacing of the mystery uneven and the villain easy to spot. On the other hand, the climax was suspenseful. And I loved the characters. Normally, I’d be looking forward to spending more time with them, but the rest of the weaknesses are giving me pause about continuing the series.