I liked the story (rebounding, primarily), but three times my reading flow STOPPED as I thought "what?!!" and I had to re-read, figure out what was beI liked the story (rebounding, primarily), but three times my reading flow STOPPED as I thought "what?!!" and I had to re-read, figure out what was being written and put the sentence back together so I could read on. (I skipped over the sex scenes while I'm confessing also. I wanted romance, dammit!) Took back one star but the story was good.
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I liked the story (rebounding, primarily), but three times my reading flow STOPPED as I thought "what?!!" and I had to re-read, figure out what was being written and put the sentence back together so I could read on. (I skipped over the sex scenes while I'm confessing also. I wanted romance, dammit!) Took back one star but the story was good....more
I enjoyed these two MCs! Seth, a mechanic, and his friend Dino become lovers in book one but book two is mostly about 'the relationship' (what do we cI enjoyed these two MCs! Seth, a mechanic, and his friend Dino become lovers in book one but book two is mostly about 'the relationship' (what do we call it?) with a couple mysteries thrown in.
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I enjoyed these two MCs! Seth, a mechanic, and his friend Dino become lovers in book one but book two is mostly about 'the relationship' (what do we call it?) with a couple mysteries thrown in....more
This book was so good! Set in South Africa, bartender/amnesiac Lucky is recognized by a past SEAL teammate and his quiet existence is in shambles. (HeThis book was so good! Set in South Africa, bartender/amnesiac Lucky is recognized by a past SEAL teammate and his quiet existence is in shambles. (He was a POW.) I liked the emotions portrayed by the characters: they felt truly genuine and believable. And the villian was a surprise! Mostly because I didn't expect one as I thought this plot point would go on for a couple books. Glad I was wrong!
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This book was so good! Set in South Africa, bartender/amnesiac Lucky is recognized by a past SEAL teammate and his quiet existence is in shambles. (He was a POW.) I liked the emotions portrayed by the characters: they felt truly genuine and believable. And the villian was a surprise! Mostly because I didn't expect one as I thought this plot point would go on for a couple books. Glad I was wrong!...more
The cover blond is so wrong imo, it completely boggles my mind! An older guy- say, over 24years old- is needed and the look on his face: more Marine, The cover blond is so wrong imo, it completely boggles my mind! An older guy- say, over 24years old- is needed and the look on his face: more Marine, less 'Shucks, ma'am'.
The review: 'Sorry' to Mr. Greyson but I didn't buy their story. I'll give you credit, helluva sex scenes that I felt were believable but it felt like instalove/-lust to me rather than two 'meeting of the minds'. I'll read it again to see what I can make of it but as of this writing, I'm not impressed.
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The cover blond is so wrong imo, it completely boggles my mind! An older guy- say, over 24years old- is needed and the look on his face: more Marine, less 'Shucks, ma'am'.
The review: 'Sorry' to Mr. Greyson but I didn't buy their story. I'll give you credit, helluva sex scenes that I felt were believable but it felt like instalove/-lust to me rather than two 'meeting of the minds'. I'll read it again to see what I can make of it but as of this writing, I'm not impressed....more
Both of these men made each other better. I like that! Great as a short story (under 100 pages), a longer version wouldn't have been an improvement. RBoth of these men made each other better. I like that! Great as a short story (under 100 pages), a longer version wouldn't have been an improvement. Recommended!
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Both of these men made each other better. I like that! Great as a short story (under 100 pages), a longer version wouldn't have been an improvement. Recommended!...more
Good story IF a bit heavy-handed. (And yes, this was me in every single word.) I liked each of these guys and their age difference was so no big deal!Good story IF a bit heavy-handed. (And yes, this was me in every single word.) I liked each of these guys and their age difference was so no big deal! I wasn't constantly being hit over the head with their fifteen year age difference: it wasn't like five years between two 30's and "OMG! they should be in JAIL!" They're 30 and 45. They're MEN!!! (Ok, rant over.)
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Good story IF a bit heavy-handed. (And yes, this was me in every single word.) I liked each of these guys and their age difference was so no big deal! I wasn't constantly being hit over the head with their fifteen year age difference: it wasn't like five years between two 30's and "OMG! they should be in JAIL!" They're 30 and 45. They're MEN!!! (Ok, rant over.)...more
As an artist I took a very large interest in this read. (SPOILER: it is an original!!!) These two finding each other years after summer camp was amaziAs an artist I took a very large interest in this read. (SPOILER: it is an original!!!) These two finding each other years after summer camp was amazing too. So happy I read this. Sex was great and this was a wonderfully RECOMMENDed read. (And Levi is an auburn-haired cowboy with a claw-foot tub! SWOON....more
I'd never read either author but enjoyed each. I thought this would be two-books-in-one, but the first was two-thirds long. It was by Kathy Wheeler enI'd never read either author but enjoyed each. I thought this would be two-books-in-one, but the first was two-thirds long. It was by Kathy Wheeler entitled A GIFT FOR THE DUKE's ILLEGITIMATE DAUGHTER and it was a Doozy! I figured with that title it wouldn't be a fairy maiden story and I was right! The word 'f*cking' was actually used. (Was hoping for 'p*nis' in place of 'c*ck' BUT it wasn't 'turgid' &/or 'manhood' so Equality still moves forward.) The second story, The MERRY WIDOW's CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE by Kathy Wheeler was daring but only in terms of the time period- and my life. Still enjoyable! RECOMMENDED.
*The two heroines were friends from school but a different author writing 'their' story was a genius move I applaud. Wonder if the other Girlfriends will be written by these same authors or others. Want to read about the other Girl Women....more
I enjoyed this book immensely. (I don't have to be taught something when I read but it's highly satisfying, y'know? I'm out of school but history is hI enjoyed this book immensely. (I don't have to be taught something when I read but it's highly satisfying, y'know? I'm out of school but history is history everyone should know.) I enjoyed the diverse characters, as well as their reactions to each other. Harvey is an MC living with her friend Mart. (For some reason I was glad they weren't the Gay Couple of the book, a different pairing was.) Theirs was/is a true friendship. == Sorry about this review being 'Off' but my mind is inside a big, dark cloud and it's snowing INside.) == There are bk recommendations throughout as well which is nice. **I received this as a giveaway for an honest review.
Let's cut the crap: I enjoyed this, I learned some stuff, it was entertaining and I RECOMMEND IT. I'll read the next, too. (Here's to my mental health.) ...more
Set in the 1950's of Cannes Film Festival, I was thrilled these people were names I knew: Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn to name just two. This sSet in the 1950's of Cannes Film Festival, I was thrilled these people were names I knew: Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn to name just two. This set the scenery so well for me! I felt I was back in time with the jewel heist just having happened. It was a bit of a hoot (to me!) the thief suspected is named The Leopard as I thought of The Pink Panther as I read this. (Too serious a book for that nonsense though!) I was very aware of the ups/downs while reading this book and though my reading was slow- my Life got in the way- I'd definitely recommend this book. Especially if you like strong females in a lead role. As a jewelry designer in the 50's, Ms. Thorpe was a leader, I feel. True, it's just fiction but it had to start somewhere, hmm?
** I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review....more
Another winner for Ms. August! These two men are wonderful together. Though not actually working together anymore they're right down the hall. We learAnother winner for Ms. August! These two men are wonderful together. Though not actually working together anymore they're right down the hall. We learn more about the team (specifically that Merisi is damn intelligent) and their interactions. Both cases were interesting, too. [Can be read as a standalone but the previous books are great too.]...more
I like confusing mysteries and Mr Ashe does them well. I start out trying to figure out the culprit, then get slammed sideways with other things goingI like confusing mysteries and Mr Ashe does them well. I start out trying to figure out the culprit, then get slammed sideways with other things going on. (I don't multitask well.) I am glad that Nico and Mitchell are still involved in Somers & Hazard's lives and Darnell in Dulac's as I like these secondary characters. The death of a previous character was a great touch! Recommended....more
I was not thrilled with the surgeon. A snobby asshat imo. I did like the mechanic but the story needed to be longer for the L word to be uttered. (I'dI was not thrilled with the surgeon. A snobby asshat imo. I did like the mechanic but the story needed to be longer for the L word to be uttered. (I'd have stopped early tho: I just wasn't interested enough.) Good premise but too vague when strength was needed. I wondered during the story at these two hitting it off. A bit TOO extreme imo....more
Although it's early in their relationship, this book made me question their relationship's resilience more than the others. This had a lot to do with Although it's early in their relationship, this book made me question their relationship's resilience more than the others. This had a lot to do with the re-introduction of Billy and all his BS: I wanted to smack him! (Or at least run him over a few times.) I like reading about Hazard's client Mitchell and was happy he's doing better. Continuing the Keeper story if only as a side issue is making this reader feeling 'kept in the loop' AND wanting to read more/who-is-it? Recommended! ...more
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