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Merissa (14050 KP) created a post

Dec 11, 2024  
"It's sweet and cute and warm and fuzzies and low angst." - @debbie

Review & #Giveaway: Once Upon A Goth Dog Solstice (Once Upon A Holiday #8) by R.L. Merrill - #Contemporary, #MM, #Seasonal, #Romance, available in #KindleUnlimited, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Run with Me (With Me)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Another fantastic story from this author. This is an amazing romantic suspense read with plenty of angst, drama and suspense. This author has a fab way of sucking you into the story so you feel all the characters emotions along with them. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
  
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Hell and Earth (Promethean Age, #4)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Very satisfying read, as I've come to expect from Bear. While the intrigues could have been explained a bit more (especially on the fae side), I felt a kinship with the characters who were never quite certain as to what was going on. There was much less angst about who might be doing whom in this volume than in the last, which was a relief.
  
RO
Rules of Summer (Rules of Summer, #1)
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Gossip girl but in the Hamptons and the girl is the neice of the housekeeper.
I thought this would have more romance but mostly it is teenage angst, stuck up rich people, and two girls who become friends after some pretty weird stuff happens. It was a short read that was perfect for just having around but honestly I don't think I would pick it up ever again.
  
Threat of Danger
Threat of Danger
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the second book in this series by this author. This is a romantic thriller read, which will keep you hooked till the last page. This story is full of angst, mystery and love. Amazing characters, which you just like from the first page. I can't wait to read more from this amazing author in the future.



Highly recommended

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
  
The Kissing Booth (2018)
The Kissing Booth (2018)
2018 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
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I have two teenage nieces and I watch a lot of teen movies. The Kissing Booth is a fun movie to watch. Its full of teenage mischief, and drama. It doesn't try to be politically correct or have an agenda. It is all about teenage drama, angst, mischief, first love. It's a movie worth having in your collection right along side sixteen candles, breakfast club etc....
  
Fanny and Alexander (1982)
Fanny and Alexander (1982)
1982 | Drama, International

"Existential angst, black-and-white landscapes that feel cut out of slate and bone, quivering ruminations on mortality, and symbolic self-reflexive experimentation in film form-that’s all very masterful and inspiring and well and good, but I didn’t fall in love with Bergman until I discovered (via this box set) Fanny and Alexander. A rich adult fairy tale about how we use storytelling in our lives, not for pleasure alone."

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Riding Pine
Riding Pine
R.M. Neill | 2025 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
super low angst, but super good!
Independent reviewer for Neon, I was gifted my copy of this book.

There is a bit at the front of this book, and I don't usually read those notes but I'm glad I did. It sets the tone of the book beautifully!

Ben lands the job of Slappy, beaver mascot for the Bloomburg Aspens hocky team. he isn't supposed to tell anyone. But he and Lukas are already hooking up, and he doesn't want any secrets. What can go wrong??

And, my dear peeps, is the sum of the angst in this book! What will happen if anyone finds out that Lukas, of said hockey team, knows who the top secret mascot is??

It is SUPER low angst between Lukas and Ben. Super hot chemistry between them. Super sweet as they keep getting together. Super super SUPER!

I loved this book, I really did. I think that note gets you into the mind of Ms Neill when she wrote this and I feel a bit . . .I dunno . . .closer to her. . .maybe?? She is right though, the world has gone to pot. And books like this make it a little bit better, so thank you, Ms Neill!

A short review, but one that needed reigning in before it ran into 6 pages!

5 full and shiny stars, but honestly, I'd give more if I could!

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