
While the Gods Were Sleeping
Erwin Mortier, Paul Vincent and David Pearson
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'It sounds dreadful,' I said to him one day. 'But actually the war is the best thing that ever...

Mask of Shadows
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"I love every aspect of this amazing book―a genderfluid hero, a deadly contest, and vicious...
Young Adult LGBTQ Fantasy

Merissa (12897 KP) rated Sensing You (Sensing Series #1) in Books
Dec 17, 2018
This is a very well-written Romance, with a hint of paranormal/supernatural in the form of ghosts and visions. It is a slow burner between Ronnie and Brad, which made it all the more satisfying when they made their moves. The struggles that Ronnie faces as she tries to change her life, and let people in, are real. Brad has his own baggage from the past that he is still trying to deal with.
This is a fantastic book, and I would love to see more of these characters and the supporting cast.
* I received this book from More Than Words Promotions in return for a fair and honest review. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!

The Little Book of Common Sense: Or Pause for Thought with Wogan
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Sir Terry Wogan shares his opinion on just about everything from money, relationships, manners,...

The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Managing Your Anxiety So You Can Get on with Your Life
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Do you overthink before taking action? Are you prone to making negative predictions? Do you worry...

Sam (74 KP) rated It Started With A Tweet in Books
Mar 27, 2019
Daisy’s life is turned upside-down. She is sacked from her job after her tweet goes viral, and hopeless that she will find another place willing to take her. A digital detox is just what she needs. She goes to stay at a farm her sister Rosie has bought and helps her renovate it, meeting some interesting people along the way.
It Started With A Tweet reminded me of Cecelia Ahern and Sophie Kinsella, so it was right up my street. It’s lighthearted and laugh-out-loud funny and overall a really entertaining read. Daisy’s constant comments made me giggle and she was such a lifelike character.
It was also interesting to read someone going through a digital detox because I know for sure that I wouldn’t be able to just stop using my phone and my laptop. My life is social media, so I have a real understanding of Daisy’s character.

Domonique (0 KP) rated Everything, Everything in Books
May 12, 2018
In regards to her mom, I just want to say without giving too much away, I don't know what it feels to lose both your husband and your son in one sitting and still have to go on living to raise your daughter. I can only imagine how difficult it was for her to pick up the pieces of her life and keep going. And even though I think what she did was wrong, as Madeline said, love makes you do crazy things. And fear of losing those we love can sometimes drive us to madness.

Life Hacks for Parents: Handy Hints to Make Life Easier
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*Does the thought of a rainy weekend indoors fill you with dread? *Are you tired of your living room...

Merissa (12897 KP) rated The Cowboy and the Outcast (Farthingdale Valley #3) in Books
Sep 29, 2023
Kell had the perfect life, a good kid, with a bright future waiting for him. That is until he came out. And then that life crumbled - painfully and horribly. My heart broke for him, it really did. Marston, well, Marston didn't have that bright future but he did the best he could with what he had. I would have liked more about his past - as he grew older, if his siblings ever made an appearance (although I'm guessing not).
So many parts of this story touched me, some in a very personal manner. The writing is simply first-class. The actions and reactions are all understandable and make 100% sense to the person involved. There is no unnecessary drama and yet my eyes were still leaking on more than one occasion.
And one other thing... I'd love to hear more about Bede!!! Just saying!
The best of the series so far, in my opinion, and that's saying a lot as I thoroughly enjoyed every word of the previous books. HIGHLY recommended by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Sep 27, 2023

Gail (4 KP) rated One Hell of a Ride in Books
Jun 4, 2018
Four stars
I love historical romance stories. This one was different but good. Cas has been living as a young lad all her life. Her grandfather thought it would be a good idea sense she loved working on the ranch. It was funny how the author had Joe falling when he thought Cas was a lad. It was a rough time to be a woman and I can see why Cassie preferred to be thought of as a lad. The freedom to just be you and not worry that you won’t be accepted. As a woman she wouldn’t have been able to run her grandfather’s ranches or live alone. Joe was super sweet and handsome. He didn’t want to take advantage of Cassie so he kept away doing what he could to keep the ranch going. They don’t have many men like Joe walking around anymore. If they’re some can they be pointed in my direction lol. The author could've put more detail in the landscape but the book was well written. The characters were a little dry but I somewhat expected that with the time the story was written in. Would’ve like more details about Joe and where he came from and what he really did before visiting the ranch. There were parts that could’ve been left out. Overall the story was a good one.