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Relentless Habit (O-Town, #1)
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Cecilia Lyons escapes her sordid past by moving to Orlando and reinventing herself. Staying clean is...
Contemporary Romance
Beach Rivals
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For fans of Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella and Tessa Bailey -- One bookshop in paradise. Two...
The Huntress (Tales of Pern Coen: Bloodlines #2)
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A seemingly endless war. A powerful woman from Conor's past. Rhiannon will have to fight for the...
Epic Fantasy Romance
Merissa (14214 KP) rated Professor Daddy: A Small Town Age Play Romance in Books
May 17, 2023
PROFESSOR DADDY is the first book in the Cocktails and Colouring series, and we are introduced to a group of friends who like being littles. None of them has a Daddy although none of them would mind! In fact, Daddies are closer than they realise.
I enjoyed this story and found it to be a light read. Nothing delved too deeply, whether it was the connection between our main two, their DD/lg relationship, or indeed, even the stalker. I was left with unanswered questions at the end that I really would have preferred to be answered.
Saying that, I look forward to returning to this series for the next book. Maybe my questions will be answered there. Professor Daddy is a sweet read and I would definitely recommend it, especially for those who are dipping in their toes!
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* 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!
May 17, 2023
I enjoyed this story and found it to be a light read. Nothing delved too deeply, whether it was the connection between our main two, their DD/lg relationship, or indeed, even the stalker. I was left with unanswered questions at the end that I really would have preferred to be answered.
Saying that, I look forward to returning to this series for the next book. Maybe my questions will be answered there. Professor Daddy is a sweet read and I would definitely recommend it, especially for those who are dipping in their toes!
** 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!
May 17, 2023
Professional Distance (Thorne and Dash #1)
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Thornwell Shipton is wealthy, uptight, closeted, and an incurable workaholic. A tragic love affair...
Contemporary MM Romance BDSM
Merissa (14214 KP) rated Awake in Books
May 24, 2023
This book has all the ingredients for a good Young Adult Thriller, but for me, it just didn't quite work out that way. Perhaps it was the insta-love going on, with marriage mentioned very quickly into their 'relationship'. Perhaps it was the best friend who wasn't a best friend at all that I actually felt sorry for. Perhaps it was the dodgy behaviour of the main characters. I don't know. It just didn't quite work for me. There is also the fact that Scarlett makes a HUGE deal about not remembering anything before she was four, but has no hesitation in talking about it to a complete stranger at the first opportunity.
An interesting premise, with a cult aspect, that just didn't work for me. Try it for yourself though, don't take my word for it!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 2, 2016
An interesting premise, with a cult aspect, that just didn't work for me. Try it for yourself though, don't take my word for it!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 2, 2016
Karla Dee (6 KP) rated True, True in Books
May 27, 2023
This book is an example of building your own seat at the table. I have seen the lip service to diversity irl life and it should be in our stories as well. Unfortunately we are living in a time where books that point out these inequalities are attacked an banned from getting into the hands of students that need to here these stories.
Gil uses the Sun Tzu's The Art of War to guide him in taking on racism at his school. When he first started going to Augustin Prep the popular kid started a fight over him being black on the first day and the school decided to punish Gil who is there on scholarship for the robotics program. Gil organizes with the other black students who have also been treated unequally. His involvement in school politics gets overwhelming for him and he has to decide what his priorities are...his family, his new relationship with a girl? Very good coming of age story <3<3<3
Gil uses the Sun Tzu's The Art of War to guide him in taking on racism at his school. When he first started going to Augustin Prep the popular kid started a fight over him being black on the first day and the school decided to punish Gil who is there on scholarship for the robotics program. Gil organizes with the other black students who have also been treated unequally. His involvement in school politics gets overwhelming for him and he has to decide what his priorities are...his family, his new relationship with a girl? Very good coming of age story <3<3<3
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2672 KP) rated Pour Choices in Books
Jul 4, 2026
Laughing at Murder is a Poor Choice
It’s been a few months since Reece Parker opened Subplot, his literary themed speakeasy, and he’s trying new things to hopefully bring in customers. One such experiment is a comedy night with standup comic Meghan Spencer. The night appears to be a success, but the next morning, Reece’s best friend finds Meghan floating in the river. In order to make sure his friend doesn’t wind up convicted of the crime, Reece jumps into the case. But can we find the truth amidst all the lies?
The suspects do a great job of confusing things, and I had no idea exactly what was going on until we reached the end. Once we did, everything made perfect sense. I was a bit surprised at just how happy I was to be revisiting the characters and setting. They were just as charming and cozy as I remembered. I’d definitely love to visit Subplot if I could. Reece’s new relationship with Julian wasn’t super surprising, but it is sweet. Fans of the first will definitely enjoy this one as well.
The suspects do a great job of confusing things, and I had no idea exactly what was going on until we reached the end. Once we did, everything made perfect sense. I was a bit surprised at just how happy I was to be revisiting the characters and setting. They were just as charming and cozy as I remembered. I’d definitely love to visit Subplot if I could. Reece’s new relationship with Julian wasn’t super surprising, but it is sweet. Fans of the first will definitely enjoy this one as well.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2672 KP) rated Strong Medicine in Books
Jul 15, 2026
Time For Your Dose of Fun Medicine
It’s the summer of 1894, and brothers Old Red and Big Red have traveled to Galveston, Texas. They aren’t on an official case, but they have gone down to help their friend Olivia Pertwee. Her family has suffered from a blackmailer, but their business partner just died in a fire in his warehouse. Is someone out to destroy the family’s business?
It’s always a pleasure to pick up a book in this series. I found the suspects perfect for keeping me confused, but I really liked the growth we saw in the brothers. I did figure out part of the plot out early, but the rest kept me guessing until the logical climax. This series isn’t a cozy series, but as long as you know that going in, you’ll be fine. I laughed so often, both at the relationship between the brothers and the antics of the suspects. As always, I am looking forward to seeing where the author will take us next.
It’s always a pleasure to pick up a book in this series. I found the suspects perfect for keeping me confused, but I really liked the growth we saw in the brothers. I did figure out part of the plot out early, but the rest kept me guessing until the logical climax. This series isn’t a cozy series, but as long as you know that going in, you’ll be fine. I laughed so often, both at the relationship between the brothers and the antics of the suspects. As always, I am looking forward to seeing where the author will take us next.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2672 KP) rated Holmes Away from Home in Books
Sep 23, 2026
Miss Adler Solves a Murder
Althea Adler has a complicated relationship with her mother, Irene, but when she gets a postcard from Irene, she thinks it is asking her to break into Sherlock Holmes’s safe. What she finds there sends her on a quest that lands her at a weekend party in an English estate. That first night, the earl is murdered. With the help of William, one of the other guests, can Althea figure out what happened?
This book sets up some storylines I’m sure we will follow over the course of the series while focusing on the murdered earl. That story includes plenty of twists on the way to the logical climax. Althea and William share viewpoint character duties, and I really do love them both, even if the chemistry between them was a bit much a couple of times. The suspects are also well drawn and really kept me guessing as I read. I’m already anxious to find out what happens to Althea and William next.
This book sets up some storylines I’m sure we will follow over the course of the series while focusing on the murdered earl. That story includes plenty of twists on the way to the logical climax. Althea and William share viewpoint character duties, and I really do love them both, even if the chemistry between them was a bit much a couple of times. The suspects are also well drawn and really kept me guessing as I read. I’m already anxious to find out what happens to Althea and William next.