Lock Every Door
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No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2440 KP) rated Death at Holly Lodge in Books
Sep 30, 2021 (Updated Sep 30, 2021)
This is such a great premise for a Christmas set mystery, and it delivered. We get the answer to the questions I posed and so many more by the time the book is over, and the pace is great, delivering clues and red herrings at a steady pace. Daisy and all the regulars are back, and I enjoyed getting to see them again. I especially enjoyed seeing the growth in her relationship with DCI Paul McGuinness. I did find some timeline issues, including a day we got twice in a row, but they were minor. The further I got into the book, the more I caught the Christmas spirit. If you are looking for a fun mystery to get you in the mood for Christmas, this is the book for you.
Merissa (13427 KP) rated The Willing in Books
Oct 21, 2021
This story is told from different perspectives - Gypsy, her sister Sadie, Doctor Gino, and Miles. There are many twists to the story, some of which happen so quickly, with no build-up, that you will be left re-reading the last page or so, just to ensure you haven't missed anything.
The ending is a rather hurried affair. Almost as though there was a rapidly approaching wordcount which couldn't be extended, so everything is put in without much else. Gypsy goes from not saying a word to explaining all, just by having her arms held.
This book has some interesting aspects but, for me, there were too many characters left undeveloped and plot holes for me to fully enjoy it.
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Merissa
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Opposed Desires (Rehoboth Pact #2)
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Closet Romantic falling for the Hookup Queen? Never gonna happen… until one memorable vacation...
FF Contemporary Romance
Lindsay (1779 KP) rated The Costume Contest (Mariana Books Rhyming #2) in Books
Oct 14, 2021
We meet Aaron and Ava for this story. The story behind this is sweet. Will Aaron help his little sister out with her costume and the contest? You will see that Aaron wants to be something different for Halloween? But did Aaron promise to be a cat with Ava or not?
Children will learn about conflict solutions and solving problems through cooperation. I like how the two kids figure out their trick-or-treating costumes between themselves, though with parents’ support. What does Aaron decide to do?
The author put this story on Halloween, focused on friendship, and saw what happens when they trick-treating. Who ends up willing to participate in the costume contest? The pictures are so colorful. Are the different costumes you see while Aaron and Ava are trick or treating? This book is a sweet story and has a few teaching lessons through the book.
Parents will enjoy having this book on their shelves. Children will want to read this book again and again. It is suitable for the Halloween season, along with some teachable lessons for children.
Merissa (13427 KP) rated Hunted (Dark Reflections #2) in Books
Apr 6, 2023 (Updated Apr 10, 2023)
The best thing about these books is that you see and recognise characters from the Reflections series. Some parts may change but some, like in Adri's case, her core remains the same. The worst thing about these books is that I recognise a name and can't help but think about what sort of character they were in the 'other' reality. I say the worst thing but this is in no way a bad thing as it keeps the story fresh and very entertaining.
This book kept me turning the pages, unwilling to put it down until I had read 'just one more chapter'. You would think that I should know by now not to start one of Dean's books in the evening as it always ends up with me going to bed late!
Good luck to Adri with her training and I can't wait for her and Alec to meet in this reality. Highly recommended to Dean Murray/Eldon Murphy fans.
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September 10, 2016
A Subtle Breeze (Southern Spirits #1)
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Ezekiel Matthers and Brendon Shanahan are about to find out that sometimes all it takes is a subtle...
MM Paranormal Romance
Mina and the Undead (Mina and the Undead #1)
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'A dark and thrilling tale of the paranormal. With haunted houses, family secrets and murder galore,...
Running From Darkness (Dark River Stone Collective #3)
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Conall is on the run. Kyle wants someone who will want him for who he is. Can they find what they...
Contemporary MM Romance