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When I read the synopsis I was really interested in this book. But when it arrived and I started to read it, it turned out to be different to how I expected.
I got to about halfway through and decided I didn't want to finish it. I didn't really engage with the characters, or the story.
It started off with a 70 year old Swedish woman shooting her 85 year old husband dead after a phone call which just gave the code word Geiger. Then she leaves. That is what grabbed me. But then the story goes into Cold War territory and the relationship between Sweden and East Germany. The husband was a famous children's television personality in his younger days and would hold parties at his home which famous people would attend, including other TV stars, business people and politicians. But was he a spy working for East Germany? Or for Sweden against East Germany? And why is his wife now going around shooting other people connected to him? Is she the spy? I'll never know, as I only got to page 203.
If anyone would like to tell me how it ends, feel free.
I got to about halfway through and decided I didn't want to finish it. I didn't really engage with the characters, or the story.
It started off with a 70 year old Swedish woman shooting her 85 year old husband dead after a phone call which just gave the code word Geiger. Then she leaves. That is what grabbed me. But then the story goes into Cold War territory and the relationship between Sweden and East Germany. The husband was a famous children's television personality in his younger days and would hold parties at his home which famous people would attend, including other TV stars, business people and politicians. But was he a spy working for East Germany? Or for Sweden against East Germany? And why is his wife now going around shooting other people connected to him? Is she the spy? I'll never know, as I only got to page 203.
If anyone would like to tell me how it ends, feel free.
ClareR (5879 KP) rated I Am, I Am, I Am in Books
Jul 30, 2020
I’m going to have to stop saying that I can’t read non-fiction, because clearly I can. This book was a quick, addictive read, and I vacillated between feeling voyeuristic and horrified. Maggie’s encounter with a man whilst she was walking on a mountain path, resulted in me telling my husband all about it, in detail. He asked me why I was reading it, it sounded horrifying (it was, but that’s where I stopped listening to him!). Another encounter whilst backpacking in South America had me holding my breath, and her illness as a child was upsetting in a different way - as all stories involving sick children do now that I have my own. The last story about her daughters serious allergies and many ‘blue light’ dashes to hospital, resounded with me in particular, and I found myself close to tears. Whilst my own child’s medical condition isn’t life threatening, he has certainly been hospitalised, had serious operations, and had his near death experience (luckily just the one). This is traumatic enough, but to have to be ever vigilant must be emotionally and physically exhausting.
I hesitate to use the word ‘wonderful’ when talking about a book about seventeen near death experiences, but I loved reading it, and would definitely recommend it.
I hesitate to use the word ‘wonderful’ when talking about a book about seventeen near death experiences, but I loved reading it, and would definitely recommend it.
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Say you Swear in Books
Mar 1, 2023
24 of 235
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Say you Swear
By Meagan Brandy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
If she isn't mine in the end, I'll still be hers.
It's torture, but it's true...
My brothers best friend broke my heart, but what happens when his new teammate wants to put it back together?
For years, I've dreamt of what college life could bring and while some things changed, there was always one constant.
It didn't matter how wild I allowed my imagination to run, it always led me to the same place in the end.
It led me to him.
My future was clear, and he was it.
Until suddenly, he wasn't.
Now there's a new man in my life, one who isn't afraid to go after what he wants, and what he wants ... is me.
They say first loves last forever.
What about the second?
I don’t normally really enjoy the college romance books unless there is some sort of supernatural element. But this is definitely a book I think I needed to read it was just such a well written enjoyable read it’s definitely one I don’t regret picking up. The characters were likeable the story was decent. I’m an emotional reader to so this made me feel good while reading.
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Say you Swear
By Meagan Brandy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
If she isn't mine in the end, I'll still be hers.
It's torture, but it's true...
My brothers best friend broke my heart, but what happens when his new teammate wants to put it back together?
For years, I've dreamt of what college life could bring and while some things changed, there was always one constant.
It didn't matter how wild I allowed my imagination to run, it always led me to the same place in the end.
It led me to him.
My future was clear, and he was it.
Until suddenly, he wasn't.
Now there's a new man in my life, one who isn't afraid to go after what he wants, and what he wants ... is me.
They say first loves last forever.
What about the second?
I don’t normally really enjoy the college romance books unless there is some sort of supernatural element. But this is definitely a book I think I needed to read it was just such a well written enjoyable read it’s definitely one I don’t regret picking up. The characters were likeable the story was decent. I’m an emotional reader to so this made me feel good while reading.
Merissa (12906 KP) rated Sound (The Last Note #1) in Books
Oct 19, 2020
UPDATE - Sound has now been released by itself and extra added to it. NOW you get the full/part story of Melody. I say full because of the extra and also say part because her story is intertwined with her friends, and rightly so.
I loved the extra that Ms. Daniels added. It really helped to 'flesh out' the story and give some more insight into Melody and Étienne. I am loving grumpy Lucien and can't wait for his story! But then, Moël is so sweet, I want his too! Plus, I really need to find out what has happened to Melody's two friends. Oh, I'm so greedy 🤣
I am thrilled with the additions Maya Daniels has added to Melody's story and I will now impatiently wait for the other two. A gripping story that leaves you wanting more.
Sound is part of the Darkness Rising anthology and, as such, has only part of the story. This is a travesty, I tell you, because I need the rest of it right now! This is the bare bones of the story which leaves me wanting oh so much more.
Melody is in a bit of a pickle and Ethan 😉 is just the vampire to save her. Throw in two friends, two brothers, a wicked witch, and a fish-breathed cat, and you have all the components of this story.
This was a great read but I would definitely recommend you read Last Note first, just to get you up to date with what is going on in here. Fantastic as part of the box set but I really can't wait for the full novel to be released. Absolutely recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
I loved the extra that Ms. Daniels added. It really helped to 'flesh out' the story and give some more insight into Melody and Étienne. I am loving grumpy Lucien and can't wait for his story! But then, Moël is so sweet, I want his too! Plus, I really need to find out what has happened to Melody's two friends. Oh, I'm so greedy 🤣
I am thrilled with the additions Maya Daniels has added to Melody's story and I will now impatiently wait for the other two. A gripping story that leaves you wanting more.
Sound is part of the Darkness Rising anthology and, as such, has only part of the story. This is a travesty, I tell you, because I need the rest of it right now! This is the bare bones of the story which leaves me wanting oh so much more.
Melody is in a bit of a pickle and Ethan 😉 is just the vampire to save her. Throw in two friends, two brothers, a wicked witch, and a fish-breathed cat, and you have all the components of this story.
This was a great read but I would definitely recommend you read Last Note first, just to get you up to date with what is going on in here. Fantastic as part of the box set but I really can't wait for the full novel to be released. Absolutely recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated Fifty Shades of Grey in Books
May 10, 2018
So I had to read this for myself after hearing all of the mixed reviews of it. I was thinking it was going to be a lot different. I could relate a lot to this book, which is why I think I liked it so much, but it had nothing to do with the BDSM or the sex. Just their relationship as a whole. I tend to be a generally shy person when it comes to the opposite sex, and so I could understand how it was difficult for Anastasia(ANA) to discuss her feelings with Christian and send them through email instead. I am the same way. I was intrigued by their relationship because I wanted to see if he was going to bend his rules for her. They both made compromises in who they were for the other, and isn't that what a relationship is about. So, now, I can't wait to see what happen next. Anyone got book 2 on Kindle I can borrow??
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Hide and Seek (Games, #2) in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I should have learned by now that I just dont like anything this woman writes. A hot cover does not make up for a uninteresting plot and unexciting erotic scenes.
I gives Brooks props for having a plot in the first place. Very few erotic authors even attempt it anymore. However, it wasnt a plot that interested me. Max going after the piece of tail that got away? Eh. Elisa hiding because of some tabloids and ending up getting the man she wanted in high school. Meh
The erotic scenes would have been good, if they hadnt all been the same! It was like Brooks copy and pasted the scenes periodically throughout the book. There was no variety.
And I guess I just skipped the part where they fall in love, because when it ended, I was left sitting there asking When did that happen? I cant say its the worst I have read, but it could have been a lot better.
I gives Brooks props for having a plot in the first place. Very few erotic authors even attempt it anymore. However, it wasnt a plot that interested me. Max going after the piece of tail that got away? Eh. Elisa hiding because of some tabloids and ending up getting the man she wanted in high school. Meh
The erotic scenes would have been good, if they hadnt all been the same! It was like Brooks copy and pasted the scenes periodically throughout the book. There was no variety.
And I guess I just skipped the part where they fall in love, because when it ended, I was left sitting there asking When did that happen? I cant say its the worst I have read, but it could have been a lot better.
Leah (: (569 KP) rated Love (Keatyn Chronicles book 12) in Books
Aug 2, 2018
This is the final book in the series. As such it wraps up all of the storylines that have been running through the last 5 books.
It is nice to see the conclusion of all of the stories for the characters after their struggles instead of just being left with the idealistic hope that everything they planned at 18 has now happened.
Personally I really disliked the ending, this is because it was written as a series of news updates from an unknown narrator every time a big event happened. For me having spent 12 books getting to know these characters I wanted these events from their perspective so we could know their thoughts and feelings. It just felt a bit impersonal after all the emotional investment up to that point.
That being said I would completely recommend this series abs I totally love it and am contemplating a third read of it which is incredibly rare for me, I am not a re reader.
It is nice to see the conclusion of all of the stories for the characters after their struggles instead of just being left with the idealistic hope that everything they planned at 18 has now happened.
Personally I really disliked the ending, this is because it was written as a series of news updates from an unknown narrator every time a big event happened. For me having spent 12 books getting to know these characters I wanted these events from their perspective so we could know their thoughts and feelings. It just felt a bit impersonal after all the emotional investment up to that point.
That being said I would completely recommend this series abs I totally love it and am contemplating a third read of it which is incredibly rare for me, I am not a re reader.
Jo (37 KP) rated ABEL 1: It Can't Be You (Phoenix Club, #1) in Books
Oct 6, 2018
I'm not entirely sure how I rate this book if I'm honest. I really can't work out what to make of it.
I felt the writing was over done and quite clumpy; the hints dropped as to where the story was heading were far from subtle and, therefore, there wasn't any surprising twists; I couldn't buy into the reasonings or behaviors of the characters; and certain parts of the story had me a little creeped out.
BUT
I zapped through it, enjoyed the 'aww' moments, didn't much mind having my predictions proved right and am now feeling the urge to continue onto book 2.
I don't know what it is this book has, but it certainly has something.
Graphic books such as this rest outside of my reading comfort zone. I took a leap with it and have nothing even remotely similar in my bookshelf history to compare it to. So...yeah...enjoyable read in a bizarre kind of undefinable way.
I felt the writing was over done and quite clumpy; the hints dropped as to where the story was heading were far from subtle and, therefore, there wasn't any surprising twists; I couldn't buy into the reasonings or behaviors of the characters; and certain parts of the story had me a little creeped out.
BUT
I zapped through it, enjoyed the 'aww' moments, didn't much mind having my predictions proved right and am now feeling the urge to continue onto book 2.
I don't know what it is this book has, but it certainly has something.
Graphic books such as this rest outside of my reading comfort zone. I took a leap with it and have nothing even remotely similar in my bookshelf history to compare it to. So...yeah...enjoyable read in a bizarre kind of undefinable way.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Somebody Killed His Editor (Holmes & Moriarity, #1) in Books
Sep 6, 2019
I really enjoyed this. It was everything I like; a mystery, a romance, witty.
I was really intrigued by Chris/Kit and J.X.'s history together. Why were they so hostile to each other? It was slowly explained throughout and I kind of melted reading about their three nights together all those years ago and the feelings involved. Awww...
There was one scene fairly early on between them that made me all warm and fuzzy, until it was over and then I wanted to smack someone--mainly J.X.
As for the murder mystery, I would never have figured it out. I knew it was a man, and not Chris/Kit so was left with three possibilities. I didn't want to think it was J.X. either so that left two but then I was completely stumped.
I'm now going onto book 2 so I can read more of these two!
I was really intrigued by Chris/Kit and J.X.'s history together. Why were they so hostile to each other? It was slowly explained throughout and I kind of melted reading about their three nights together all those years ago and the feelings involved. Awww...
There was one scene fairly early on between them that made me all warm and fuzzy, until it was over and then I wanted to smack someone--mainly J.X.
As for the murder mystery, I would never have figured it out. I knew it was a man, and not Chris/Kit so was left with three possibilities. I didn't want to think it was J.X. either so that left two but then I was completely stumped.
I'm now going onto book 2 so I can read more of these two!
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Murder Any Witch Way ( Brimstone Bay book 1) in Books
Mar 3, 2023 (Updated Mar 3, 2023)
25 of 235
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Murder Any Witch Way ( Brimstone Bay book 1)
By N.M. Howell
⭐⭐⭐
Being a witch is hard. It's even harder when you live in a town that doesn't believe in witches.When young witch River Halloway moves to sleepy Brimstone Bay for her very first journalist job, she doesn't expect to cover anything ground-breaking. That is, until a paranormal festival comes to town and a body is found on opening night. Now, with all evidence pointing towards a witch, River must find the true killer before she becomes the prime suspect.Or worse, the next murder victim.So much for it being a sleepy little town.
It was ok and I liked it but it could have been so much better. I think it lacked a little personality the characters were a little flat. It was a quick ok to good read with masses of potential.
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Murder Any Witch Way ( Brimstone Bay book 1)
By N.M. Howell
⭐⭐⭐
Being a witch is hard. It's even harder when you live in a town that doesn't believe in witches.When young witch River Halloway moves to sleepy Brimstone Bay for her very first journalist job, she doesn't expect to cover anything ground-breaking. That is, until a paranormal festival comes to town and a body is found on opening night. Now, with all evidence pointing towards a witch, River must find the true killer before she becomes the prime suspect.Or worse, the next murder victim.So much for it being a sleepy little town.
It was ok and I liked it but it could have been so much better. I think it lacked a little personality the characters were a little flat. It was a quick ok to good read with masses of potential.