The Hot Mess Prince
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Neel Batra is good--no, great--at his job. A consummate professional despite all the chaos of...
Contemporary MM Romance
Messiah
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A stunning, shocking, wonderfully well written debut reminiscent of James Patterson and one that...
Hari Nef recommended Claire's Knee (Le genou de Claire) (1971) in Movies (curated)
You are Having a Good Time
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Named A Best Book of 2016 by Wall Street Journal, Vulture, Refinery29, Financial Times, and The...
Make Do and Send: Nostalgic Letters on Fifteen Years of Rationing in Britain
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This engaging collection of letters gives a quirky picture of family life in Britain under fifteen...
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Deathmaker (Dragon Blood, #2) in Books
Sep 6, 2019
Im a huge fan of Lindsay Buroker so when she offered me the chance to read this, I jumped at the chance.
Its part two in her Dragon Blood series and takes place a little time after the first. This one is more like her Emperors Edge series with it being heavy on the action and light on the romance, though there is enough to make you happy. Its more subtle than that of the first, which is what I really like about the authors books.
I grew to like Tolemek/the Deathmaker early on in this, despite him being one of the bad guys, and I think Cas had the same problem. Hes unlike the rest of the pirates she ends up meeting. Tolemek doesnt like hurting women, unlike some of the others, and over time he softens towards Cas and she gets under his skin. It was all rather sweet reading.
If youre a fan of the author then you need to read this. If youve never read anything by her, why not?
Goldenarrow74 (10 KP) rated Top Secret! (1984) in Movies
Jun 3, 2018
Like Indiana Jones, meets James Bond, meets National Lampoon, meets Rocky Horror. Only this time its spies that are being spoofed.
In fact this viewing probably revealed more jokes that I wouldn’t have even fully understood before.
Daisy’s careful infiltration of the German stronghold was wonderfully ludicrous. With her welly-boots and polka dot hide, the guards stood no chance of spotting her as different to the rest of the herd.
One of the most memorable bar-room-brawls ever tales place towards the end between Nigel and Nick... under the surface of a lake.
Not only do we get treated to chairs smashed over heads we even get a glimpse of the Ali Shuffle, all fully submerged.
Warlord's Oath (Legends of Kilrhinn #1)
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A dangerous warrior holds her captive... But her freedom comes at a price. Running from a man...
Fantasy Romance
Why Smile: The Science Behind Facial Expressions
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When someone smiles, the effects are often positive: a glum mood lifts; an apology is accepted; a...
Game On (Vancouver Orcas #3)
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When he broke off his engagement to his team captain's brother the day before their wedding, Jamie...
MM Contemporary Hockey Romance