KRUYOLOGY, the meaning of Life.
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Love and Fear can be acknowledged once again, thanks to Kruyology, putting the meaning back into...
Non-fiction Psychology
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2568 KP) rated Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots in Books
Jan 4, 2024
Even though I don’t normally read this series, I didn't have any trouble jumping into the characters here. There was enough explanation of who people were that I could follow along. The bits about those I assume are series regulars didn't mean quite as much to me, but I enjoyed meeting everyone. This is on the serious side of the cozy spectrum, and the atmosphere was carried perfectly throughout the story. Lucy did seem to jump to one conclusion, but since she was proved right with evidence later on, I can't call it a major flaw. There are two recipes at the end of this story to enjoy later. This is probably my favorite of the stories I’ve read from Leslie Meier.
NOTE: This is a novella, roughly 100 pages along.
NOTE 2: This was originally published in the anthology Gingerbread Cookie Murder.
The Blue Veil (Seven Deadly Veils #1.5)
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When one of High Lord Valadon’s rare paintings goes missing, his second in command, Remare enlists...
Urban Fantasy Romance Novella
The Dog of the North
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Penny Rush has problems. Freshly divorced from her mobile knife-sharpener husband, she has returned...
Totally worth it.
This is as jam packed with Cornish folk and magic as Gorse was, and after the disaster at the end of Gorse, the inhabitants of Mirecoombe are looking for something to believe in: the Old Ways, the Church…or the new name in town. The Mother. Just who is she anyway?
Th new Vicar is wonderful (let’s just say he’s open minded), Nancy is still learning the ropes as Keeper and missing Pet terribly. And then there’s the arrival of Nancy’s grandmother - and everything that comes after.
I’m being vague, and for good reason. If you haven’t started this series yet, I highly recommend it. I can’t wait for the final book in this series (if that’s what it’s going to be!!).
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2568 KP) rated Big Bend in Books
Jun 25, 2025
It is always nice to revisit Jack and the supporting characters we’ve met along the way. Yes, Ev is involved as well. There is a plot point that will be hard for fans of the series. Overall, the plot bites off a bit too much and so a few of the connections feel forced and rushed. Likewise, a few of the minor players fade into the background and are hard to keep straight. The writing is still magical, and I love how the location came to life. I’m hoping we get more books with Jack soon.
Omega Captive of the Golden Dragon (Alpha Dragons #3)
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I’m a set-omega and I’ve been sold by my wolf pack to the dragons as a breeder. My name is...
MM Shifter Romance Omegaverse
Player Elimination
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She loves to play games, but not when it comes to murder. Wren Winters is a businesswoman on a...
Deadly Target (Rocky Mountain Courage #2)
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Criminal psychologist Erin Larson's dreams of a successful career come to a screeching halt when she...
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Darkness Falls (Kate Marshall #3)
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Kate Marshall’s investigation into a journalist’s disappearance sends her down an unexpectedly...