The Soldier's Scoundrel (The Turner Series, #1)
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A scoundrel who lives in the shadows Jack Turner grew up in the darkness of London's slums, born...
Clara's War
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On 21 July 1942 the Nazis took control of the small Polish town of Zolkiew, life for Jewish...
Silverview
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In Silverview John le Carr turns his focus to the world that occupied his writing for the past...
Bethr1986 (305 KP) rated Thumb Fire Desire in Books
Aug 16, 2022
This is an intriguing story that has some facts about the land and the Polish settlers and how everybody just simply got on with the ways of life.
Ginny's discomfort is completely understandable she isn't used to any of the situations she's been plunged into but she adapts well.
Some of the book is heart-breaking and you feel those emotions whirling through you.
When I first started reading this book I was rather apprehensive as to whether I would enjoy it or not, I'm glad I pursued and finished it otherwise I would have missed out on a beautiful tale.
A recommended read
Impact Investment Funds for Frontier Markets in Southeast Asia: Creating a Platform for Institutional Capital, High-Quality Foreign Direct Investment, and Proactive Policy Making
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Until now, most socially responsible and impact investments have centred on developed markets, with...
MnemoLingo Pro - The Word Trainer
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"I've learned 3000 words with MnemoLingo!" - The developer's mom Seriously, you just download it...
iHandy Translator Pro
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iHandy Translator Pro is the most powerful translation tool on your iPhone/iPod touch. Translate any...
PONS Online Translator - your online dictionary
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The Free PONS Online Dictionary - with Text Translation Fast and reliable translations in 40 PONS...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Live Free or Die in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Having read Jessie’s other books, I had to go back and read her debut. While it was good, it needed more polish. Some of the characters tended to blend together, and I was really bothered by how all the villagers but Gwen treated the immigrant family. One scene introduces a sub-plot that is left hanging as well. However, the mystery itself was good and kept me turning pages. My irritants were all minor, and overall I did enjoy this book.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/12/book-review-live-free-or-die-by-jessie.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Cyn Armistead (14 KP) rated Fifty Shades of Grey in Books
Feb 23, 2018
The writing definitely needs polish and a good editor--I couldn't possibly give it more than 3 stars due to that alone. The sexy is there, though, and that's the whole purpose of the book. It does follow most of the traditional romance tropes, which explains most of its acceptance, but the addition of spicier sex seems to be what has everyone talking. (I'd call it spicy more than truly kinky.)
The entire plot takes place in just three weeks, which isn't bad in the romance world. That doesn't leave much time for character growth, but there is a little. That brings the book up a star from where I'd put most romance novels.
If you want some light, sexy summer reading and don't mind the fact that this is so very obviously a self-published first novel, go for it. Some people will want to read it just because of all the uproar, I imagine. If you're looking for literature or true erotica, pass this one up.