Everything Here Is Beautiful
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John Gregory Brown's luminous first novel takes on the enduring themes of great Southern fiction -...
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The Handoff (Big Play, #3)
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It’s nearly spring break. Mack is leaving for New Zealand to win back his girl and he asks Finn to...
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How to Walk Away
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From the author of Happiness for Beginners comes an unforgettable love story about finding joy even...
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Riding Pine
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A hockey player and a beaver walk into a bar… I’m not a real beaver. I just play one for the...
Merissa (14003 KP) rated Something Unavoidable (Split Rock Ranch, #6) in Books
Feb 6, 2026
Izzy is a brat, pure and simple. He has his reasons, which come out in the book, but to say he was a troubled character to begin with is, I think, putting it mildly. Keegan is the vet who rubs Izzy the wrong way simply by existing. Keegan isn't a doormat though, and there's only so much he will take before pushing back.
This was not just snark, sass, and s3x, there was so much more to it, including grooming, gaslighting, and abused animals. And no, it's not all doom and gloom either. I loved the relationship Izzy and Keegan had, with all the banter and arguments that came with. At the end of the day, though, Keegan is the one Izzy ran to, and the one who helped put Izzy back together again.
I'm not usually a fan of bratty characters, but Izzy grew on me. And I loved how Keegan was with him. Tender and caring when needed, dominant when they both needed. I thought this was a great addition to the series, and look forward to reading more. Definitely recommended by me.
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Feb 6, 2026
Merissa (14003 KP) rated Worth the Wait (Worth It #1) in Books
Dec 17, 2025
If you are looking for a gritty contemporary story, then I can always recommend C.F. White! This one is no different. It is full of emotions and English slang. I can almost hear the accents! There is an ongoing story, but this one wraps up nicely. I am hoping we get to see Freddie, Nathan, and Alfie in future books, as this one pretty much ends just as they get together again.
There is also a great cast of supporting characters that I also hope to see and learn more about. Considering the story, this was fairly low angst between our two MCs, and there is steam when they get together, although it's not soft and tender steam, if you know what I mean.
A great read, a brilliant start to a new series, and one I'm really looking forward to continuing. Definitely recommended by me.
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A Quiet Life
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From the author of the critically acclaimed debut, A Little Hope comes an enormously powerful and...
The Paper Place
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Before anyone else is awake, on a perfect August morning, Elle Bishop heads out for a swim in the...
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