Daughters of Sparta
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Two sisters parted. Two women blamed. Two stories reclaimed. As princesses of Sparta, Helen and...
Historical fiction Greek Mythology Retellings Greece
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Murder at the Breakers in Books
Feb 2, 2024
This book does a great job balancing the beginning of the plot with the introduction of Emma and her world. The plot was great, and I appreciated that Emma fell for some red herrings before she reached the logical conclusion. The characters are also strong; it was hard to tell if some of them were going to be series regulars or were just suspects for this book. This book is a tad gray and falls closer to traditional than cozy for me, but that’s a minor issue. I also appreciated how the time and place came to life and were used by the author. It’s easy to tell why this series is so popular. I’m looking forward to reading more soon.
The Secrets We Keep
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June, 1943 Betty Ahern isn’t a novice PI anymore. After solving several dangerous cases, she is...
Rise of The Unicorn
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Augustus 'Gus' Martin is an embattled LAPD negotiator. Months after suffering a significant blow to...
Mystery Suspense Thriller Psychological Fiction African-American Mystery
Peace and Chaos
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A modern-day yin-yang, push-pull of human mind on internet. Internet was supposed to be the...
fiction romance drama
The Truth Effect
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In the year 2030, the UK faces an extraordinary time where truth itself becomes a weapon in the...
Wedding Bride and Doom
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California wedding planner, Kate Ludlow, moves back home to New England after her marriage implodes....
ClareR (5879 KP) rated Light Over Liskeard in Books
Jan 31, 2024
Q, the main character in Light Over Liskeard, has been preparing for this event from the first page. He knows that the collapse of society will happen, just not when.
Q is a man who has never had to do anything for himself, but in order to prepare, he learns how to build, grow and work with others with the help of his very capable neighbours.
It’s a fascinating landscape, mixing the familiarity of Cornwall with the unfamiliar wildlife: lynxes, aurochs, wolves and more. I loved the sound of them all. Whilst it’s sad that no one really sees them (because they all live in their convenient, encapsulated, electronic worlds), the lack of visitors is probably why the wildlife thrives.
This is full of observations on: modern life and how it’s not as great as it’s cracked up to be; the beauty of nature; and the importance of relationships and human connection. And ultimately what I read Louis de Bernières for: his fascinating, quirky characters. I loved them all!
Debbiereadsbook (1444 KP) rated Alpha's Divergent Omega (Divergent Omegaverse #1) in Books
Oct 13, 2024
This is a short (50 odd pages) introduction and scene setting for the Divergent Omegaverse series. It tells of Lane and Derick, married for 40 years, and their plans for their future.
It packs a powerful punch though, even as short as it is.
Lane is an omega who has an inner animal but cannot shift and is deemed second class to those who can shift. Derick loved Lane from the very beginning and together they built a fashion empire, fully inclusive and non prejudiced. They had 3 sons and adopted 5 more, making a family of other divergents, cast aside by society.
Lane and Derick now plan to retire, and they gather those 8 sons to tell them the news. Suffice to say, it doesn't go down very well!
Steamy and punchy, I loved this very brief glimpse into Lane and Derick and look forward to seeing what those two men have in store for their sons.
4 very VERY good stars
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Demon's Past (Demon's Blood #3)
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April 1889, Nagasaki, JAPAN When apprentice merchant Thane Bremen travels with his family to...
MM Paranormal Vampires