Courting the Sun
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“A rich journey through 17th century France in all its aspects—its bucolic countryside, the...
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Evergreen Desires (Wildheart Chronicles #1)
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He’s running from his past. He didn’t expect to fall for a Sasquatch shifter who could break his...
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Therein Lies the Pearl
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Normandy, 1064 Celia Campion, a girl of humble background, finds herself caught in a web of...
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Twist of Time
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A fast-paced thriller by Emmy Award-nominated screenwriter, producer, and director Gy Waldron ...
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Murder at Beechwood
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For fans of HBO’s The Gilded Age, explore the dark side of the alluring world of America’s 19th...
David McK (3791 KP) rated Decision at Thunder Rift: Book One of The Saga of the Gray Death Legion in Books
Mar 9, 2025
Giant stompy robots, very much - it seems to me - the Western version of Japanese mecha.
A board (miniatures) game that's been around since the 1980s, with a fair few PC games and other associated elements spin-offs.
With said spin-offs including a series of novels which - although aware they existed (in much the same way as do Start Trek or Dr Who novels) I never really read any of them - I think I might have tried one, back in the mid 90s or so, but it was forgettable at best.
So, when I was recently looking for something light to read in between bouts of heavier literature (I hate that word), I thought I would give this one a try, since it is - apparently - #1 in the entire series, and since it was on sale for something silly like 99p on Kindle.
What I got was pretty much what I expected: a sci-fi war story, where the 'mechs are basically the equivalent of futuristic tanks, with a light smattering of intrigue but with the real draw, of course, being on the mech vs mech action.
I might pick up some more in the series, but don't think I'll be going out of my way to do so.
Merissa (13989 KP) rated Rough Harmony (Rough Harmony #0.5) in Books
Mar 16, 2026
You don't get much, but what you do get is enough to intrigue and draw you in, giving enough information on each singer to leave you wanting more. Each man is broken in their own way, searching for something to help them be.
Each chapter is either Max, Theo, or one of the new guys. It is hard not to find it at least a little repetitive when each one has to audition, but it's also hard to avoid. I found it hard to remember names, attitudes, and the little bit of backstory that we did get, but I know with a full-length novel, it will be easier.
A great prequel that has whetted my appetite, and I can't wait for more. A quick but intriguing read that I definitely recommend.
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* 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
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Feb 16, 2026
Debbiereadsbook (1749 KP) rated A Whisper of Claws (Steel Vanguard #1) in Books
Apr 18, 2026
My review of this book will be short, and I'm sorry about that!
I . . . struggled . . . I think is the best word.. . .with this book. I've no idea why, because I loved Ms Roberts Hawks books, and I love pretty much anything with dragons, so I can only assume it was a me thing, rather than a book thing.
I liked that Luka and Izabel both had a say, as did their dragon half. I really liked that way the plot twisted, and the threat came from an unexpected source.
I loved the way that others in the group were given enough hints for their books (or at least that was the way my mind went!)
It's steamy and full of danger, intrigue, and yes, dragons. Even if Luka was at odds with his for most of the book, but the boy does redeem himself!
I enjoyed it, I finished it, and I will try to follow what and who comes next, because while Izabel and Luka get a HEA, there is much unfinished.
3 very VERY good stars (again, a ME thing!)
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Merissa (13989 KP) rated Intrusion (Reflections #4) in Books
Apr 4, 2023 (Updated Apr 10, 2023)
This book takes a snapshot look at Jess after the ending of Splintered. We already know that her memories have been taken away from her and this book gives you an insight into how it will affect a person and their friends and family as they try to figure out just who they are. Add into that the whole wolf hierarchy as well as it's going to get complicated. Things are made even more difficult as Alec has lost a lot of the goodwill from the pack following the finale of Splintered.
This is a short story so please don't expect the depth and intrigue of the others but it still shows just how difficult things are. One of the things that I liked about this is that it's from Jess' point of view. As the most submissive, she is one of the least heard from out of the pack so I loved that this was about her.
If you are following the Reflections series (and if you're not, then why not?!) then this is definitely not one to miss out.
August 6, 2016
The Yanks Are Starving: A Novel of the Bonus Army
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Two armies. One flag. No honor. The most shocking day in American history. Former political...
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