If you read When Dimple Met Rishi and wondered what happened next for the main characters... wonder no more! This sweet short picks up a year later anIf you read When Dimple Met Rishi and wondered what happened next for the main characters... wonder no more! This sweet short picks up a year later and Rishi and Dimple try to figure out what they want and what's next for their relationship. It's a quick read, and will leave you with all sorts of happy feels.
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If you read When Dimple Met Rishi and wondered what happened next for the main characters... wonder no more! This sweet short picks up a year later and Rishi and Dimple try to figure out what they want and what's next for their relationship. It's a quick read, and will leave you with all sorts of happy feels....more
Cute short story set in the world of Just For the Summer. Fun for fans of Abby Jimenez's books.Cute short story set in the world of Just For the Summer. Fun for fans of Abby Jimenez's books....more
A dark, dark story about Snow White as an adult with a less than happy marriage, a precious child, and an ominous locked room with a magical mirror inA dark, dark story about Snow White as an adult with a less than happy marriage, a precious child, and an ominous locked room with a magical mirror inside.
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A dark, dark story about Snow White as an adult with a less than happy marriage, a precious child, and an ominous locked room with a magical mirror inside....more
I wanted to love this book. The premise sounded totally up my alley -- two people who knew each other from Jewish summer camp meet up again as adults,I wanted to love this book. The premise sounded totally up my alley -- two people who knew each other from Jewish summer camp meet up again as adults, setting up an enemies-to-lovers plotline. And yet, I just did not enjoy it. Something about the writing style never gelled for me. I often found myself going back and rereading sentences or paragraphs that didn't make sense the first time around. On top of that, I couldn't relate to the characters or their relationship. I powered through to the end, but as a whole, the reading experience really fell flat....more
I don’t usually review erotica… but I’m willing to make an exception for the works of Denise Townsend. Here’s what you need to know about her Ocean stI don’t usually review erotica… but I’m willing to make an exception for the works of Denise Townsend. Here’s what you need to know about her Ocean stories — Ocean’s Touch, Ocean’s Surrender, and now Ocean’s Edge:
Each features a strong woman, recovering from pain or trauma in her past. Each also features a selkie, a super sexy magical being from the sea who appears on the beach as a smoking hot male who wants nothing more in life than to help the main character find her way back to health and happiness. And each involves some majorly hot and heavy action.
In Ocean’s Edge, the main character Rachel is a rape survivor who’s retreated into a shell, but is slowly regaining her confidence through her devotion to martial arts training. When she meets the selkie Conleth, she learns to reclaim her own sexuality, and with Con’s loving guidance, is able to turn to Jake, who runs the dojo where she trains. Between (and I mean literally between) Con and Jake, Rachel is given the support she needs to move past her attack, work with the police to track down her assailant, and start building a future that includes a healthy self-image and the love of a good man.
What I enjoy so much about these books is the strength of the women. Rachel is not a victim. She’s been through a terrible ordeal, but it’s her own inner core of strength and determination that enables her to survive and thrive. Denise Townsend’s main characters are not damsels in distress; they’re women who save themselves. The love interests are there for them when they triumph, but not to triumph on their behalf. These are women who fight their own battles, and also know what it takes to pursue the passion and pleasure that they deserve.
Plus, okay, these books are hot. And explicit. And steamy. And… yeah, hot. And hey: Selkies. If all of this appeals to you, then definitely check out Denise Townsend’s books. You can thank me later.
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I don’t usually review erotica… but I’m willing to make an exception for the works of Denise Townsend. Here’s what you need to know about her Ocean stories — Ocean’s Touch, Ocean’s Surrender, and now Ocean’s Edge:
Each features a strong woman, recovering from pain or trauma in her past. Each also features a selkie, a super sexy magical being from the sea who appears on the beach as a smoking hot male who wants nothing more in life than to help the main character find her way back to health and happiness. And each involves some majorly hot and heavy action.
In Ocean’s Edge, the main character Rachel is a rape survivor who’s retreated into a shell, but is slowly regaining her confidence through her devotion to martial arts training. When she meets the selkie Conleth, she learns to reclaim her own sexuality, and with Con’s loving guidance, is able to turn to Jake, who runs the dojo where she trains. Between (and I mean literally between) Con and Jake, Rachel is given the support she needs to move past her attack, work with the police to track down her assailant, and start building a future that includes a healthy self-image and the love of a good man.
What I enjoy so much about these books is the strength of the women. Rachel is not a victim. She’s been through a terrible ordeal, but it’s her own inner core of strength and determination that enables her to survive and thrive. Denise Townsend’s main characters are not damsels in distress; they’re women who save themselves. The love interests are there for them when they triumph, but not to triumph on their behalf. These are women who fight their own battles, and also know what it takes to pursue the passion and pleasure that they deserve.
Plus, okay, these books are hot. And explicit. And steamy. And… yeah, hot. And hey: Selkies. If all of this appeals to you, then definitely check out Denise Townsend’s books. You can thank me later....more
A remote resort for the ultra-rich featuring "de-extincted" creatures from the Pleistocene era. No, this isn't a Jurassic Park remake... but as with JA remote resort for the ultra-rich featuring "de-extincted" creatures from the Pleistocene era. No, this isn't a Jurassic Park remake... but as with Jurassic Park, human hubris and advanced science are a deadly mix. The main characters are local law enforcement, sent in to this secretive resort to investigate grisly murders, and the further they dig, the more terrifying the scenario becomes.
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(view spoiler)[A few minor quibbles: The timeline didn't make sense to me -- Erebus was supposedly operating for about 10 years, I think, so how are there full-grown adults among the Neanders? Presumably, the research was going on for much longer, but it's not clear. Also, the initial cloning/birth process could have used more explanation, and the reasoning for the de-extinction of Neanderthals -- to make human super-babies -- seems underbaked. (hide spoiler)]
Quibbles aside, I couldn't put this book down! It's not my usual preferred genre, but I enjoyed every bit of it....more
The artwork makes the story hard to follow, very difficult to tell characters apart or understand what's going on. The artwork makes the story hard to follow, very difficult to tell characters apart or understand what's going on. ...more
After getting hooked on the Snowpiercer TV series, I was curious to see the original story. This graphic novel shares the basic setup with the series,After getting hooked on the Snowpiercer TV series, I was curious to see the original story. This graphic novel shares the basic setup with the series, and I give it credit for inspiring such a terrific TV version -- but the book itself is less compelling. The storyline isn't always clear, and the artwork makes it very hard to follow. Recognizing characters and following the action is difficult. Still, I'll continue with the next volume, just to see where it goes. ...more
The fact that the synopsis does not specifically say that this book is about a woman rebuilding her life after divorcing her abusive ex-husband is so The fact that the synopsis does not specifically say that this book is about a woman rebuilding her life after divorcing her abusive ex-husband is so unfair to readers. Yes, there's a romance and a second chance love story, but sugar-coating the abuse is unacceptable....more
Deliciously ambiguous and creepy, this is a terrific, disturbing, tightly-woven story about a woman whose life is spiraling out of control. Great settDeliciously ambiguous and creepy, this is a terrific, disturbing, tightly-woven story about a woman whose life is spiraling out of control. Great setting, intriguing premise, and a very fast read. ...more
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