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Zavedenia

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Merissa (13931 KP) rated Aftermath (Southern Spirits #5) in Books

Apr 19, 2023

Aftermath (Southern Spirits #5)

Bailey Bradford | 2015 | LGBTQ+, Paranormal, Romance

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Darren made his appearance as a new waiter in Virginia's cafe. He was extremely skittish and avoided eye contact with pretty much everyone. It's obvious he is on the run, but from what?! In Aftermath we learn his story, and boy, is it a good one. I loved how Darren grew in his self-confidence, once he realised that he actually had people he could call friends, and was helped by Lee. The relationship between these two is hot and romantic.

The other part that I loved about this book is that Connor, our long-term friendly (pesky) spirit, makes a new friend in Stefan. I absolutely adored this side story!

Laine and Severo are the main supporting characters in this book, although Zeke does get a quick mention.

So very well-written, with a smooth storyline and pace. There were no grammatical errors that I found, although as I was completely entranced by this story, I might not have noticed them.

This series is absolutely fantastic and I am thoroughly enjoying every book. I can wholeheartedly recommend both this book and the series as a whole.

* 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!
Nov 2, 2015

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Bake Offed

Maya Corrigan

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In the new installment of beloved author Maya Corrigan’s Five-Ingredient Mystery series, join Val...

Extraction Play (Leather and Lattes #2)

Katherine McIntyre

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Pixie is off limits, yet Eva can't seem to stay away from her brother's best friend... Eva’s at...

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Merissa (13931 KP) rated Shadows On His Soul (The Shadows We Survived #1) in Books

Mar 31, 2026

SHADOWS ON HIS SOUL is the first book in The Shadows We Survived series. We begin with Eli joining a support group after being stalked and attacked by his ex, Brad. Skip forward nine months, and he meets Luke in a cafe. Luke overhears Eli saying he wants s3x and offers his services. One thing leads to another, and then pesky emotions get in the way.

Things move at breakneck speed between the two of them, but Eli isn't forthcoming about his past. When Luke wants more from him, Eli reacts badly and tries to distance himself. And this is where you need to suspend belief. I won't say anything else, but it had me constantly shaking my head.

I presume this series will be about the members of the support group, but I'm not 100% sure. I am also presuming that the prologue and epilogue will become clearer as the series progresses.

I enjoyed this book, but there were moments when I wondered what I was reading. On the whole, it was a good read that I can recommend.

** 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!
Mar 31, 2026

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Place Finder - Search Places Around Me

Navigation and Travel

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Place Finder - Search Places Around Me App is a special kind of app that searches ATM, Restaurants,...

Rachel King (13 KP) rated Autumn Winds (Seasons of the Heart #2) in Books

Feb 11, 2019

I've been anxiously awaiting the sequel to Summer of Secrets, and this book was worth the wait. A few matters that were left unfinished in the previous book are accounted for here, such as Rachel and Micah's wedding, and the humbling of Bishop Hiram's brash behavior. The introduction of several new characters, such as Ben's two maidel aunts, served to add color to the community of Willow Ridge and even added a dash of humor to the several romance-heavy sub-plots.
I thoroughly enjoyed following along in the lives of Miriam Lantz and her daughters, especially when reading about all of the mouth-watering food that the Sweet Seasons Bakery and Cafe served up everyday. I plan on trying out of a few of the recipes in the back of the book, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a bread recipe that I've tried among those listed.
The background of Amish culture I have also continued to find fascinating, as I learned more of the nuances in speech, behavior, and traditional beliefs. While I find some things too restrictive, such as the clothing and lack of electricity, the adherence to gender roles, the respect they give to one another, their beliefs in the Bible, and their use of wholesome and naturally-grown foods are all things I greatly admire. This book only serves to bring it all to life and make it that much more appealing. I look forward to reading more of this series.