Search
Search results
Merissa (14214 KP) rated Bear Creek Memorial Day (Holiday Mates #5) in Books
Jun 16, 2026
BEAR CREEK MEMORIAL DAY is the fifth book in the Holiday Mates series, but you don't have to have read any of the previous ones. Characters from those books are in this one, but nothing that requires you to have read their story.
Jared was bisexual in his youth, but fell in love and married Lori. Unfortunately, their time together was short, and Jared is now living with his grief and learning how to carry on without her. He goes to the Christmas Faire in Bear Creek and is pulled on stage to do a dance with the Dancing Bears. Rowan is one of those bears, and his bear goes a little crazy when he scents Jared.
This is a low angst book, with Jared being understanding when Rowan's bear pushes, and Rowan giving Jared the time he needs. There are some s3xy scenes in here, but it is (as always) tastefully handled.
One thing I absolutely need to say - I love the amount of research that went into the pottery-making side of things. I had absolutely no idea about any of it, but I would definitely buy from Jared's store! I was honestly fascinated by it, and loved it when they could both work together.
Another great story from Mr Elliott, and definitely recommended by me.
** 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!
Jun 16, 2026
Jared was bisexual in his youth, but fell in love and married Lori. Unfortunately, their time together was short, and Jared is now living with his grief and learning how to carry on without her. He goes to the Christmas Faire in Bear Creek and is pulled on stage to do a dance with the Dancing Bears. Rowan is one of those bears, and his bear goes a little crazy when he scents Jared.
This is a low angst book, with Jared being understanding when Rowan's bear pushes, and Rowan giving Jared the time he needs. There are some s3xy scenes in here, but it is (as always) tastefully handled.
One thing I absolutely need to say - I love the amount of research that went into the pottery-making side of things. I had absolutely no idea about any of it, but I would definitely buy from Jared's store! I was honestly fascinated by it, and loved it when they could both work together.
Another great story from Mr Elliott, and definitely recommended by me.
** 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!
Jun 16, 2026
Charley (64 KP) rated A Secret History of Witches in Books
Feb 2, 2019
A whirlwind through time
If you are a lover of historical books and fantasy novels then you might like this. Set in a wide range of time periods, ending just after the second world war, this story follows the life of generations of Romani witches in their struggles to survive.
Even though it took me a while to get into the book (hence the 6 rating) it was really interesting following the lives and struggles of each orchire woman from when they first discover their gift until they have their own daughter to carry on the line. it is amazing to see the development of so many generations of women and you end up feeling part of their story as you watch, sometimes with horror, the trials that they go through just for having the gift of magic.
It is a perfect story that shows how actions have consiquences and how much they were willing to fight for what they love.
I will not go into too much detail but surfice to say it gets more interesting the further you read and the last section of the book was by far the best.
It took me a long time to get into it however i persisted and it was totally worth it.
Even though it took me a while to get into the book (hence the 6 rating) it was really interesting following the lives and struggles of each orchire woman from when they first discover their gift until they have their own daughter to carry on the line. it is amazing to see the development of so many generations of women and you end up feeling part of their story as you watch, sometimes with horror, the trials that they go through just for having the gift of magic.
It is a perfect story that shows how actions have consiquences and how much they were willing to fight for what they love.
I will not go into too much detail but surfice to say it gets more interesting the further you read and the last section of the book was by far the best.
It took me a long time to get into it however i persisted and it was totally worth it.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Star Trek Beyond (2016) in Movies
Feb 25, 2018 (Updated Feb 25, 2018)
'You know what the problem is with this Star Trek movie script for the 50th anniversary Star Trek movie,' said the studio executives to the writers of this film. 'It's just a bit too Star Trek-y. Go away and make the new Star Trek film less like Star Trek.' Well, heaven forbid a Star Trek film should actually be Star Trek-y. One imagines that the studio was pretty happy with the finished product, as it is certainly not very Star Trek-y. It's a bit Star Wars-y and very Guardians of the Galaxy-y, to the point where you wonder why they bothered putting the Star Trek name on this at all.
Well, okay, as a knockabout sci-fi adventure it is not too bad, I suppose, but very undistinguished and really lacking in its own identity. The karaoke performances of some of the cast as the original Star Trek characters are also impressively faithful. But the fact remains that while you're watching it, the only bits which carry any kind of emotional resonance are the ones inherited from previous iterations of the franchise, and you never forget that. An indifferent tribute to the original series; as a celebration of Star Trek as a whole, really poor.
Well, okay, as a knockabout sci-fi adventure it is not too bad, I suppose, but very undistinguished and really lacking in its own identity. The karaoke performances of some of the cast as the original Star Trek characters are also impressively faithful. But the fact remains that while you're watching it, the only bits which carry any kind of emotional resonance are the ones inherited from previous iterations of the franchise, and you never forget that. An indifferent tribute to the original series; as a celebration of Star Trek as a whole, really poor.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Ghost Virus in Books
Nov 11, 2018
Strangely entertaining
This book is like Marmite®, you are either going to love it or hate it ... well I can't stand Marmite® but I really quite enjoyed this book ... I found it rather entertaining in a strange sort of way although I must admit that it did get a little OTT which had me giggling to myself and shaking my head at times BUT it did make me tell loads of people about it and isn't that the point?
Well written, good pace, great characters and a very unique story line makes this a pretty good read but it does contain a lot of violence, gore and graphic descriptions of death so be warned ... it is not for the fainthearted so if you don't like that type of thing, I would give this a wide berth if I was you.
Over the years, I have read a lot of Graham Masterton's books and I have never been disappointed and even though this probably isn't one of his best, I will carry on reading his stories and will continue to be entertained that I have no doubt.
Thank you to the publisher, Head of Zeus, via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest and unbiased review.
Well written, good pace, great characters and a very unique story line makes this a pretty good read but it does contain a lot of violence, gore and graphic descriptions of death so be warned ... it is not for the fainthearted so if you don't like that type of thing, I would give this a wide berth if I was you.
Over the years, I have read a lot of Graham Masterton's books and I have never been disappointed and even though this probably isn't one of his best, I will carry on reading his stories and will continue to be entertained that I have no doubt.
Thank you to the publisher, Head of Zeus, via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest and unbiased review.
Between Gods
Book
From Alison Pick, the Man-Booker longlisted author of FAR TO GO, comes an unforgettable memoir about...
How to Use a Sewing Machine: A Beginner's Manual
Book
Sewing is the perfect hobby - it is relaxing, creative and extremely useful! But sewing machines can...
Paper Relief Art Chinese Style: Cutting, Folding, Molding and More
Yang Xiaohe and Zhu Liqun Paper Arts Museum
Book
Paper Relief Art: Chinese Style brings you a new and creative way to covert a simple piece of paper...
The Gardener's Book of Colour
Book
A revised and updated edition of Andrew Lawson's classic work Andrew Lawson has an artist's eye, a...
Do-it-yourself Home Repairs: A Practical Illustrated Guide to the Basic Skills Needed to Tackle Repairs in the Home
Book
This is a practical illustrated guide to the basic skills needed to tackle repairs in the home. It...
Because of You
Book
London 1978: eighteen-year-old Hannah Stein arrives in London from her native Sweden. The city is...