Fear For Me (For Me, #2)
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She’s the obsession two men share: one wants her love, the other wants her life. A shared...
romantic suspense romance
David McK (3832 KP) rated Sharpe's Tiger (Sharpe, #1) in Books
Aug 27, 2021
As such, this is actually set prior to the Napoleonic Wars, with Sharpe - as the novel starts - a young private in the regiments of Arthur Wellesley's battalion of the 33rd regiment of foot, who are on campaign in India against the Tippoo Sultan of Mysore.
For plot reasons, Sharpe - in the company of William Lawford (who was a character mentioned in the 'original series' as having taught Sharpe how to read, thus making the jump to Sergeant easier) - have to go undercover in Seringapatam, just as that city is about to be besieged by the Allied forces.
It helps that, by doing so - or so Sharpe thinks - he'll be able to escape from the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill: one of those creations that you just love to hate!
Erika (17789 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) in Movies
Dec 16, 2017 (Updated May 28, 2018)
Rey's true parentage (if it's not contradicted in the next film), was completely anti-climactic. We got no backstory on Snoke. Who is Snoke? I did like that my favorite force ghost was brought back, and I appreciated that the character wasn't computer generated. I'm still waiting for force ghost Anakin to make an appearance to slap the crap out of Ben Solo. The excursion to Canto Bight was, strange? Unneeded? Laura Dern's character was semi-pointless. The character wasn't really likeable enough to care what she did or didn't do.
I was surprised that they did not take the opportunity to kill off Leia. They let the past die, just not completely.
***After seeing this a second time... I disliked it even more.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2593 KP) rated Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff in Books
Aug 27, 2025
My love/hate relationship with this series continues. I do like the characters and want to see them succeed. But I also wish they were a little smarter and that Skip would stand up for himself. The mystery was good, but the ending could have been stronger. The suspects were interesting. Do keep in mind that these books aren’t cozies and are just old enough for the technology to be dated. I’m hoping some growth we saw here carries over to further books, but I’ll find out when I get to the next book.
Moonbound Bonds (Wild Divide #1)
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In the Divide, magic has a way of making you pay twice. Sable has spent thirteen years as a crime...
Fantasy Romance
Glorious Exploits
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It's 412 BC, and Athens' invasion of Sicily has failed catastrophically. Thousands of Athenian...
Historical fiction Greece Syracuse
Beautiful Dark Temptation (Arcadia U #1)
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Tomás I’ve lost everything. Forced into a prison masking as a school, I find myself in the...
Contemporary MM Mafia College Age Romance
My Swan Prince
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Max hates his life and the curse he is forced to live with. He pushes his other form deep inside...
MM Urban Fantasy Romance
Merissa (14056 KP) rated All of the Voices (Southern Spirits #3) in Books
Apr 18, 2023
The story blossoms between these two as they come to terms with grief and responsibility, knowing that a future between them just isn't possible right now. This is a sweet and hot story that is well-told and smoothly paced. I'll admit to being surprised at reading the synopsis and seeing Carlin's name. I was sure that it would be Matt and Rich. However, after reading this, I can't imagine it any other way. Loved it and definitely recommended.
* 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. *
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Oct 19, 2015
The Counterfeit Wife
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Philadelphia, June 1780. George Washington's two least likely spies return, masquerading as husband...