Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2464 KP) rated Death by Bubble Tea in Books
Jul 13, 2022
Like many firsts in series, this one has to do a juggling act of introducing characters and setting while also getting the story going. It does a good job, especially since some of the things introduced early on do come into play later. The pacing did lag a little in the middle before we reached the logical solution. The characters did a few things that felt like they were more plot driven than coming from real characterizations. On the other hand, I really did like the characters and their relationships kept me reading. I found Yale’s aversion to technology interesting and fitting her character. Naturally, we get a couple recipes at the end of the book. I’m looking forward to visiting these characters again when the second book comes out.
Stronger Than Longing (Chesapeake Days #3)
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Return to small-town Chesapeake and fall in love with the single-dad bad boy who keeps breaking...
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Merissa (13597 KP) rated Beautiful Facade in Books
Feb 2, 2021 (Updated Aug 7, 2023)
This was a thoroughly enjoyable novel, told from the first perspective of the main female character. It was pretty clear from the start that Winter wouldn't end up with Liam, and their picture-perfect life wasn't as good as she imagined. I did enjoy the question mark over who was with him and was glad I was wrong. I won't say more as I don't want to ruin it!
The scene-setting was very well done, with a bunch of flawed characters as the supporting cast. If I had to say anything negative about this book, it would be the copious amount of alcohol that was drunk for the majority of the story, plus the number of texts and missed calls Winter had. If I had that many from one person in that amount of time, I'd be worried about their mental health!
On the whole, this was a great, smoothly-paced story that held my attention from beginning to end, that I have no hesitation in recommending.
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Merissa
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Feb 2, 2021
Cold Day Dawning (Jagged Shores #4)
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Danger comes in the cold of morning. It should be the perfect weekend away. Dalton Caine makes...
Contemporary MM Romance Thriller Suspense
Merissa (13597 KP) rated Some Kind of Truth in Books
Apr 19, 2024
This was a good story that had me turning the pages, even as I suspended reality. Steve, and the local journalist helping him, Amy, go around the town and surrounding areas, going into houses, and making discoveries that should have been reported to the police.
There were a few errors that I spotted, just as Lance Corporal Lewis Brenner changing to Lance Corporal Kyle Brenner and Private Lewis Lomax. They weren't enough to spoil my reading but they were noticeable.
Steve was a sympathetic character to begin with, but his constant musings about drink and alcohol became monotonous, even knowing the reasons why he used them as a crutch. He can see things others might miss, although he is not infallible.
A dark and gritty story that I can definitely recommend.
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Merissa
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Apr 13, 2024
Merissa (13597 KP) rated The Demons of Wychwood in Books
Mar 15, 2025
I read this story in one sitting! Once I'd started it, I didn't want to put it down. Kit and Felix work so well together, in so many differing ways, I couldn't help but root for them. The General was a real piece of work with no redeeming qualities. I had everything crossed in the hope he would pay for his crimes.
This is the first book by this author I have read, but it won't be the last. A well-written story, with excellent characters and pacing, and a world I want to return to, to see who will be next, I can definitely recommend this work.
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Mar 15, 2025
The Vampire's Delicious Fae (Brinnswick: Tales From Gauhala #2)
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I hate vampires. Well, just one in particular. But I do kinda love how his eyes follow me whenever...
MM Urban Fantasy Romance
50 Bars to Blow Your Mind
Lonely Planet and Ben Handicott
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Plan your family celebration quickly and efficiently with the Party Planner. First choose one of the...
Cool Ticket
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-- English description below -- Vaše vstupenky a kupóny jsou v Cool Ticketu doma. Proč...