The Godfather: Corleone's Empire
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Designer Eric Lang, known for his "dudes on a map" games, describes The Godfather: Corleone's Empire...
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Writing On The Wall
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Everyone who knows me will tell you the same thing: Scarlett Marin is ruthless when it comes to...
Game of Revenge (Francis Scott-Wren Series Book 2)
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“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves” — Confucius Heart crushing...
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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Saint Death (John Milton #2) in Books
Sep 5, 2021
Absolutely jam-packed with action from start to finish and with the main protagonist that you quickly begin to care about despite his dodgy history, this is a great book.
John Milton is ex-army, ex-special forces and ex-government agent - well he wants to be ex-agent but it's not that easy and John has "escaped" to South America. Trying to keep off-the-radar, he finds himself working as a cook in a "restaurant" in Juarez, Mexico when the proverbial hits the fan and John can't stand by watching innocent people get murdered. Unfortunately, his intervention puts him in the line of sight of the cartel and his old bosses whilst trying to avoid corrupt police and the local population who are under the thumb of the cartel.
This is a book that I absolutely raced through, full of action and violence with many scenes of peril, which some may find upsetting, but one which I thoroughly got lost in and I will definitely read more from this author.
Thank you to Welbeck Publishing Group and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
Merissa (11935 KP) rated The Willing in Books
Oct 21, 2021
This story is told from different perspectives - Gypsy, her sister Sadie, Doctor Gino, and Miles. There are many twists to the story, some of which happen so quickly, with no build-up, that you will be left re-reading the last page or so, just to ensure you haven't missed anything.
The ending is a rather hurried affair. Almost as though there was a rapidly approaching wordcount which couldn't be extended, so everything is put in without much else. Gypsy goes from not saying a word to explaining all, just by having her arms held.
This book has some interesting aspects but, for me, there were too many characters left undeveloped and plot holes for me to fully enjoy it.
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The Hunter
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From USA Today Bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a new, fun, steamy standalone about a notorious...
Luke (Learning to Love #3)
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Can Luke learn to love the man who left him? Headmaster Luke Lawson is committed to saving his...
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Merissa (11935 KP) rated What He Finds (Desires: New Beginnings #2) in Books
Apr 7, 2023 (Updated Apr 10, 2023)
This is a low-angst book with cinnamon roll main characters. Both of them have hang-ups from their pasts - Toby because he felt as though he pushed his college boyfriend away by being too needy, and Quentin by being too controlling. Put them together and you have an inexperienced sub who knows what he likes but is prepared to experiment and a Dom who knows exactly what to do to make his kitten shine. Although Toby has to deal with the death of his college ex, there is no real drama here.
A thoroughly enjoyable book I read in one sitting. I definitely recommend it and would read more in this series and by this author.
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April 7, 2023
Merissa (11935 KP) rated Wait! (Oxley College #2) in Books
Apr 12, 2023
This book concentrates on Jordan - a serious ex-rugby player who just wants to study hard and doesn't want any sort of relationship - and Hex - a fun-loving party girl who's hiding her hurt behind a smiling mask. They both have secrets and issues that they are dealing with and it's the way that they deal with them and each other that makes this book such a joy to read.
There is insta-lust between the two of them but they actually take the time to build up their relationship which makes a refreshing change.
This story is very well written and deals with some very hard subjects - binge drinking, the death of a sibling, the effects of words spoken by parents who don't know the child is listening - that sort of thing. None of it is preachy or judgmental but tells Jordan and Hex's story perfectly.
Definitely recommended to all fans of Contemporary Romance.
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Jun 02, 2015