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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Aug 1, 2020

Check out this awesome interview with Shanessa Gluhm, Author of the historical mystery ENEMIES OF DOVES on my blog. There's also a GIVEAWAY to win a copy of the book and/or a $20 Amazon gift card!

https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/2020/08/book-blog-tour-and-giveaway-enemies-of.html

**BOOK SYNOPSIS**
Told in alternating timelines from World War II to 1992, debut author Shanessa Gluhm's Enemies of Doves is a tale of family secrets, jealousy, and deception perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Katherine Webb.

On a summer night in 1932, twelve-year-old Joel Fitchett wanders into an East Texas diner badly beaten and carrying his unconscious brother, Clancy. Though both boys claim they have no memory of what happened, the horrific details are etched into their minds as deep as the scar left across Joel's face.

Thirteen years later, both men still struggle with the aftershocks of that long-ago night and the pact they made to hide the truth. When they find themselves at the center of a murder investigation, they make a decision that will change everything. A second lie, a second pact, and, for a time, a second chance. In 1991 college student Garrison Stark travels to Texas chasing a rumor that Clancy Fitchett is his biological grandfather. Clancy has been missing since 1946, and Garrison hopes to find him and, in doing so, find a family. What he doesn't expect to discover is a tangle of secrets spanning sixty years involving Clancy, Joel, and the woman they both loved, Lorraine.

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Merissa (12051 KP) rated Regret (Under My Skin #1) in Books

Apr 30, 2018

Regret (Under My Skin #1)

Christina Lee (MM) | 2017 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance

8.0

(3 Ratings)

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Regret (Under My Skin #1) by Christina Lee

Regret is the first book in the Under My Skin series, and is a fantastic second-chance romance. Brin fell hard for Nick when he was younger, but due to Nick's 'cowardice' they broke up before things could really get started. Fast forward and Brin finds out that Nick is the roommate of his friend, where he will also be staying whilst his condo is put back together after a flood. Brin finds out he still holds a lot of resentment towards Nick, and feelings too. He is confused over what he feels, and gives Nick hell, who just seems to accept everything Brin throws at him. Brin becomes intrigued and is determined to find out more, as Nick continues to worm his way past Brin's defences and into his heart.

This story is a second chance story, with a hint of enemies to lovers, and also an openly gay vs. closeted in the mix too. There is something here for everyone, and it is exceedingly well told. Although Brin can hold onto a grudge, he is also prepared to accept people have changed. It may take him a while, but he isn't completely closed off to the notion. As for Nick, boy, that man really needs to have some therapy. I can completely understand the guilt he feels, but to hold onto it for so long, so strongly, well, it made my heart break.

With no editing or grammatical errors that disrupted my reading flow, this was a story that pulled me in and wouldn't let go until I'd finished. Absolutely brilliant, and definitely recommended by me.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!

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Forgiven (Forgiven #1)

Garrett Leigh

6.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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High school sweethearts Mia and Luke get a second chance at love in this brand-new contemporary...

Contemporary Romance

Kayleigh Garner (59 KP) rated Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven in Books

Jun 8, 2019

Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven

Bella Forrest | 2018 | Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult (YA)

9.5

(4 Ratings)

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When I started reading this, I did not have very large expectations. I'd never heard of the author but when it popped up on my Goodreads, I thought I might aswell give it a chance.
I'm so glad I did! The character, Harley, is a spunky 19 year old who has an amazing fiery attitude. When she meets Wade, I expected her to become this sappy girl - like a lot of female characters can become - but he seems to make her even more fiery, which makes for hilarious reading.

The general pace of the plot is fantastic, you're constantly left wondering what is going on but in a good way and the twist at the end is perfect and definitely unexpected.

I would definitely recommend this book. It's easy to read and enjoyable. I'm well into the second instalment and I am hooked!!!

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Lindsay (1717 KP) rated Twice a Bride (The Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek, #4) in Books

Feb 15, 2018

This is fourth of the series and I loved it every much. This book deals with Sinclair's sister father and Willow. Mrs. Hattie is also involved as well. The sisters all face different things in the book.

You learn about Ida and Tucker Raines a bit about them. You lean about each of the Sinclair sisters or about their family. This book is mostly about Harlan Sinclair and Mrs. Hattie, mostly about Willow Peterson as well. Tucker's sister.

The book is about two widows and a second chance at love. There are other surprises though out the book. I really enjoyed this book along the with the series. Now understand that I have yet to read the first two books in this series. I read and own the last two books. Those books are called "The Bride That Wore Blue", "Twice the Bride".