Hanan Al-Cinema: Affections for the Moving Image
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In this book, Laura Marks examines one of the world's most impressive, and affecting, bodies of...
The Solace of Water
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After the loss of her young son, Carver, an African-American preacher’s wife named Delilah Evans...
"the solace of water" race relations romance love death suicide
Sleeping with the Enemy (Lords of Lancashire #4)
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When Mrs. Laura Farnsworth discovers the blood-stained body of a man wearing the distinctive red...
Historical Romance
Lachlann's Legacy (The Order of the Scottish Thistle #1)
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Hidden secrets could tear them apart as fast as their passion drove them together... On the Moray...
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The Search (Across the Great Divide #2)
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Where do you go when home is no longer an option? The guns of the Civil War have ceased firing,...
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Merissa (14050 KP) rated Sea Glass and Fireflies in Books
Apr 29, 2024
Elsie and Charles were childhood friends, on the brink of something more, when Charles left, promising to write frequently. This dwindled off and Elsie was courted by Gabriel, also a friend to them both. The story starts on what should have been Elsie and Gabriel's wedding day, as she prepares to live with her uncle for a while, to try and work through her complicated emotions over the loss of Gabriel at sea. Once there, she reconnects with Charles, but is she reading too much into it?
This was a page-turner that kept me gripped from the very beginning. As a reader, you can feel Elsie's emotions and all the confusion she is working through. I do wish I'd have had some from Charles' side, but that made the ending all the more satisfactory.
Well-written, with lovely descriptions throughout, and with a smooth pace, this book was a delight to read. It is the first by this author I have read, and I look forward to reading more by her in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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Merissa
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Apr 29, 2024
Sun of Blood and Ruin
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Mexican history and Mesoamerican mythology meet in this thrilling historical fantasy with magic,...
Taming of a Wolf (Viking Wolves #2)
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Jamie Could a grumpy Viking werewolf be the missing piece my broken family needs? Between...
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The Flame Tree
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In the spring of 1939, dashing young William Burton and the beautiful Constance Han set sail from...
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Merissa (14050 KP) rated The Curse of Lord Stanstead (The Order of the MUSE #1) in Books
Apr 14, 2023
The Order of the M.U.S.E. is a secret society that you learn about as you go on. They have various members who are capable in various ways. The latest 'recruit' is Cassie, an emergent fire mage who needs help controlling her element. But this is also during the time of the 'mad King George' and it is the Order's job to protect royalty against any who would harm them. Where there is yin, there is yang and although it is only mentioned in passing, you are left with the impression that there is another Order there who seeks to harm, not help.
This is very well written and gives you a good insight on the ton and the rules and regulations that would need to be followed to be part of Polite Society. The plot is smoothly written and moves along at a fair pace, never slumping.
A warm-hearted story with a hint of mystery, a dash of the paranormal and more than a tinge of hot romance. 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. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jul 28, 2015