Mx. Phoebe
Everything about this story says that I should like it. I just could not get into it. For me, it was just a lot information that meandered around. This is no disrespect to the author's life and one of the reasons why it can be so hard to review a biography. I just didn't connect to the story. Unfortunately, David Crow's tale is a familiar one. There was nothing about that jumped out and said this is why you should read me - to me. This does not mean that Crow's story may not impact someone else differently. Read it. Tell me what you think.
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I kept nodding my head as I read through different stories and the impact of planting dreams. I think a lot of readers are dreamers and will be able to relate to the tales told in The Cemetery of Untold Stories. The excuses we tell ourselves. How our lives get in the way of our dreams. All of the things we tell ourselves are printed in the pages here.
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The 7-10 Split reads like a Harlequin. I have been reading this brand for a few decades now and there is a comfort in knowing what you're getting when you buy this publisher. The best thing now is that I get my sapphic romance (where my heart belongs) from them now too.
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I have no clue why I waited so long to read this series. I freaking love it! If you haven't read the earlier books in the series, have no fear because you don't need to. Kelley Armstrong keeps everything simple and fresh while keeping the mystery moving along.
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The Italian Apartment is a very quick read, but it packs quite the swinging door (chuckle). If you like your romances from point A to point B, then this one is not for you because Melinda experiences Italy to the fullest. This isn't to say that Hope doesn't date, but her feelings for Melinda pretty much keeps everything in her pants. This is a quickie that doesn't really give an erotica feel, but a more quick “happy for right now” feel or like it could be a continuation series. Raven J. Spencer does a great job of teasing potential steam possibilities. The Italian Apartment whets the appetite, but you'll need something else to complete the meal.
The publishers give a “warning” that there are footnotes throughout the book, but seriously it was way too much. It was actually this formatting which makes me dislike the story. It was hard to get into because you had to keep going to read the footnotes in case something important to the mystery was there.
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Late Bloomer had me smiling a lot. Mazey Eddings makes life suck a little less when you are traveling with Opal. This isn't because Opal's life is worse. Opal is such a positive person that you need that kind of hope and enthusiasm for when times are down that kind of light in a person is so beyond welcome. I just love Opal.
Now Pepper is Opal's complete opposite (chuckle). This is truly a grumpy and sunshine story. I love their chemistry and their entire relationship from beginning to end.
I totally recommend Late Bloomer.
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Not Like Other Girls is more young adult fiction than a mystery or even a suspense thriller. The book mainly tells the story of Jo and how they got to where they are in their life. As you can see by the content warnings, she goes through some difficult times.
Georgina Sadler does an excellent job narrating this story to include accents and tone. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her as this is my first time listening to one of her reads.
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Overall, I loved the story. I just had an issue with the length and that's on the editors and not the author. Gene and Luis are sweet together. I love the baseball journey. The secondary characters are strong, heartfelt, and funny. I recommend this book with the heads up that it's chewy.
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There is lots of steam as two people who have known each other since high school attend the same events and can't keep their hands off each other. Natalie is just scratching an itch. It does seem as if Steve actually cares for Natalie. Either way, there is lots of heat.
Easter Cookie is a quickie and that's all you need sometimes. It's a good base for a romance series.
There is lots of action in this puzzle game. I actually thought another character could have had more play in the game and it would have added a nice tech twist to the plot, but it didn't need it. I love that Dani is a veteran and as with most of us it still resonates in the core of her even though she is not a soldier anymore.
The supporting characters are interesting. The family dynamic brings something different to the story. I love strong diverse characters who break the stereotypes and Daniela Vega is an agent to follow. The mystery is solid. This kickoff to the series is a good time and I can't wait to read the next one.
I really wanted to love this book. I love history. I just never connected with Brent Underwood or the stories that he told. It has everything a tale could want: struggle, identity, and success. I just didn't feel it. Let me know what you think.
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I got quite an education reading this book. Surprise! I do not know everything (chuckle). Rainbows, Unicorns, and Triangles is such a treasure trove of information. I just love this book for the knowledge alone.
There are questions in the back to engage the young reader with so this is definitely a book that should be read with your young person. Overall, I love this book. I think it should be in your library and in the stacks of every library.
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Sophie Sullivan gives us a great opposites-attract romance. They also throw in cute family members and funny guests. The adventures had by Presley and Beckett run true to life and aren't anything outrageous. The romance works as do the solutions offered in the story.
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One of things that makes Dear Mustafa such an important book to read is that these stories need to be told. There are not enough books with characters who are afflicted with HIV or AIDS. Grief is raw on the page which can be so helpful to those going through the process so they realize that they are not alone. There is a light at the end of the book and that is just as important as the whole mourning process. Steven Damron grabs us by hand and drags us through love, loss, and breathing again in Dear Mustafa. I'm so glad that I got to read this book.
Thank you to the Author for putting this book in #KindleUnlimited otherwise I could not have afford to read it. Thanks again!
Markinson and MacLeod give us a strong age gap small town romance. I'm not sure if this falls into the “meet cute” category, but it is definitely one for the books. The authors have everything in this story: food, family, chemistry, and a cute dog. Plus they added the rise above feel good vibe to the tale.
Say Cheese makes me want to eat cheese and like Elle, I am not a fan. I love the romance, the town, and Angie and Elle.
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I read this book in pieces. Then I listened to it on audio to see if I missed any of the nuances that I was supposed to have learned from. I recommend both mediums. Ten Bridges should be added to everyone's poetry repertoire.
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The romance between Dean and Arya is sweet and just the right counterbalance to all of the other drama. It brings humor when it needs to and heart swoon when you want it. I loved learning about all of the customs involved in an Indian wedding. The blurb says it will make you get up and dance, I don't know about that but it did make me smile and chuckle a time or two.
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