
David McK (3562 KP) rated Die Hard (1988) in Movies
Jul 9, 2023
On his own, and presenting a more everyday action hero than the like of Schwarzenegger or Stallone (who would probably walk over broken glass without flinching in one of their films), the wise-cracking McClane finds himself taking on the group one by one in the cramped confines of the high rise.
There's a reason many-a-film since has been called "Die Hard on a xxx"
In short, oft imitated but never bettered
(and, back here, McClane has not yet transformed into the almost-superhero who shrugs off injuries that would cripple a lesser man that he becomes in the alter films)

Aeromancist: The Beginning (7 Forbidden Arts #2)
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Passion always comes with a price. All that Russian aeromancist Lann Dréan wants, is to enjoy a...
Adult Paranormal Romance Novella

Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) in Books
Jun 4, 2023
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Dark Lover (Blackdagger Brotherhood 1)
By J.R Ward
Reread
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the leader of The Black Dagger Brotherhood.
The only purebred vampire left on earth, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But, when one of his most trusted fighters is killed-leaving his half-breed daughter unaware of his existence or her fate-Wrath must usher her into the world of the undead-a world of sensuality beyond her wildest dreams.
This is my first reread and I loved it more the second time round!! This series definitely need a second round!

Rift in the Soul (Soulwood #6)
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Nell Ingram and her team face a dire, supernatural evil in this newest thrilling paranormal...
Urban Fantasy Romance Ghosts Magic Angels

Hidden in Smoke
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When the crimes of a serial arsonist lead to murder, Sharpe and Walker need detective Eve Ronin to...

The Hunter
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It’s a blazing summer when two men arrive in the village. They’re coming for gold. What they...
Suspense Ireland

The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits
Wanda E. Brunstetter and Martha Bolton
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Why Are Baking Contestants Disappearing? Mysteries have a way of...
Amish Amish Fiction Mystery Cozy Mystery

The River Has Roots
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Follow the river Liss to the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, and meet two sisters...
Novella Fae

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2355 KP) rated Silent as the Grave in Books
Mar 13, 2025
I’ve always appreciated that this series has given us glimpses into many different worlds of 1900’s New York City. As a fan of movies, this setting was very fun. Having said that, the pacing was really off here, which was disappointing. The climax is satisfying, however. I enjoy spending time with the characters, although some growth would be nice. I did feel transported to the time period as I read. Fans of the series will appreciate time with the characters even if this isn’t the strongest book in the series.

Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated When We Fall in Books
Jun 18, 2018
I received this book for free from Goodreads in exchange for an honest review.
The book “When We Fall” by Emily Liebert is a definite page turner. While there are some flaws I give this book a 4/5 star rating. The main character, Allison Parker, 11 years prior to the story suddenly was faced with the death of her husband, and still 11 years later she is trying to pick up the pieces. Her husband, Jack, was in a bus accident that caused his untimely death which resulted in him never to meet his son Logan. Allison was left raise Logan alone as a single mom. Allison, an artist, put her career on hold me be the best mom she could be even though her life was fall apart around here. Prior to moving to Wincourt to have a fresh new start, Allison and Logan lived in New York. Wincourt is a suburb of New York. Allison found a house with a place where she could focus on her art career and Logan could attend a good school.
On Logan’s first day of school, Allison meets Charlotte who is Gia’s mom and Logan’s classmate. Come to find out the Charlotte is the wife and Gia the daughter of Charlie who was Jack’s best friend. Charlie and Jack worked and attended the same summer camp. Sadly, Charlie never called Allison after Jack died. Immediately, Charlotte and Allison became fast friends. They both were in need of a good friend so it was perfect timing, but then things get complicated and everything fell apart.
Allison and Charlotte became friends, good friends even. But Charlotte has a friend named Sabrina who tries to make everyone miserable. Sabrina told a lie to Charlotte that Allison and Charlie were having an affaire even though that was far from the truth. It caused a strain in Charlotte and Allison’s relationship, which left Allison utterly confused and Charlotte feeling hurt.
The relationships are well developed and true. It’s easy to identify with the characters of the story if you have ever been in a relationship or lost someone close to you. There is heartbreak but there is also hope. Hope that while relationships can have strains if you work things out there is hope that all things will work together. The minor characters bring an added level of trueness to the story.