From the New World
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An indispensable volume of poems, selected from almost four decades of work, that tracks the...
Trust Exercise: A Novel
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Pulitzer Finalist Susan Choi's narrative-upending novel about what happens when a first love between...
Climax (Double Alchemy #2)
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Powerful modern warlock Quinn Fairmont found ecstasy with the silver-eyed and not-quite-human Cade...
M_M Fantasy Romance
The Girl He Used to Know
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New York Times bestselling author of On the Island, Tracey Garvis Graves, presents the compelling,...
Bethr1986 (305 KP) rated Strength Check (Dungeons and Dating #1) in Books
Aug 27, 2021 (Updated Aug 27, 2021)
Mel has moved states to get farther up the career ladder as well as far away as possible from her toxic ex who is not getting we are just friends.
When Roxie first sees Mel a fire starts to burn will it be extinguished or will the flames devour them both and give them both a sense of worth and the love they've both been missing out on?
This was just a gorgeously written story it really made my heart melt. The feelings that Roxie gets about herself, feels like I'm reading my own story the self doubt through years of abuse and put downs plays that heavily on her that she feels she has to destroy what she feels could be something good because she doesn't think she's worth it, it is absolutely heartbreaking!
I love that the friendship with Mel helps with her healing process and that they are both helping each other recover along with the friends who are as close a family.
It really does give you that warm fuzzy feeling. I did find myself shouting at Roxie a couple of times and Mel if I'm honest but it was worth the wait. Deffinatly recommend 4/5
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide in Books
Sep 29, 2021 (Updated Sep 29, 2021)
I absolutely loved the first book in this series, so I was anxious to return to the world that author Liz Ireland is creating. This book was fabulous as well. The murder takes place a little later in the story, but there is plenty going on to keep us entertained, and it only gets stronger as it goes along. The climax is wonderful. I did think there was a timeline issue at one point, but I think the fault is just a scene that is written unclearly. The little details of the world are guaranteed to make you smile; I just love them! While not all the characters are human, they are all completely real and we come to care for them quickly, which is key to getting us to believe in this world. If you are looking for a cozy mystery with a dash of fantasy, you’ll love this book.
Severance Package: a ménage office romance
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Claire Simmons' life is a mess. After an affair with her boss ended with imminent unemployment,...
Adult 18+ Contemporary Erotica Office Romance
Cruel Elites (Nocturnal Academy book 2)
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I'd rather die in my dorm, than serve a vampire.Surviving the summer term at Nocturnal Academy...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated The Plot Thickets in Books
Oct 27, 2022 (Updated Oct 27, 2022)
I always love getting to spend time with the Garden Squad. Their friendships are fantastic, and I love the town of Goosebush. The rest of the characters are strong as well. Unfortunately, I felt the pacing was off in this book, especially in the first half. This isn’t anything new for this series, but it felt worse than usual here. There is a good mystery, it just needed a little pruning, and once the action picked up, I was kept guessing until the end. As always, there are some garden tips at the end of the novel. I enjoyed visiting my friends again, and fans will as well, even if the plot could have been stronger.