I'm not a fantasy-type person but read this as a freebie. (I'm always trying to broaden my mind/outlook.) Finally realizing this story was NOT set in I'm not a fantasy-type person but read this as a freebie. (I'm always trying to broaden my mind/outlook.) Finally realizing this story was NOT set in the Greek isles (bummer), I finally got into the story about the MCs. However it was too short (that took me three days to read!) to fully engage my emotions. Too superficial.
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I'm not a fantasy-type person but read this as a freebie. (I'm always trying to broaden my mind/outlook.) Finally realizing this story was NOT set in the Greek isles (bummer), I finally got into the story about the MCs. However it was too short (that took me three days to read!) to fully engage my emotions. Too superficial....more
I always find myself 'adjusting' something when I read these Gems by Ms. Dare, even if it's just my too-tight collar! I LOVED how he just climbs throuI always find myself 'adjusting' something when I read these Gems by Ms. Dare, even if it's just my too-tight collar! I LOVED how he just climbs through the window. (Like Romeo, at least in my version.) Don't want to spoil it but it reminds me of a Haiku poem: short, to the point, says what it needs to and leaves without a backward glance. Brava!!
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I always find myself 'adjusting' something when I read these Gems by Ms. Dare, even if it's just my too-tight collar! I LOVED how he just climbs through the window. (Like Romeo, at least in my version.) Don't want to spoil it but it reminds me of a Haiku poem: short, to the point, says what it needs to and leaves without a backward glance. Brava!!...more
This is the story of 24 year old Amber, a sexually-naive Scottish lass recently graduated from Journalism school whose f GO, Girl! Aug 31, 2016
This is the story of 24 year old Amber, a sexually-naive Scottish lass recently graduated from Journalism school whose first job is in New York City. THIS will be her "break out" year! She makes a list on her laptop (because this is how she does things) of twelve things she' d like to do outside of her Comfort Zone. One for each month? Maybe. More important is the time limit: her 25th birthday. She names this list after a dress color and how it makes her feel. No one knows of this list not even her flatmate, a model living more out of a suitcase.
These events just seem to "fall into her lap" as she's not hanging around bars. The first few encounters are with a colleague as are most of them. Each time, she trades up and learns a bit more about herself, her likes and her dislikes as well. When she finally joins the "Mile High Club" things begin to take a turn. For Better? For Worse? Read and make up your own mind.
I highly recommend this book. Especially romance seekers!
Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.
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GO, Girl! Aug 31, 2016
This is the story of 24 year old Amber, a sexually-naive Scottish lass recently graduated from Journalism school whose first job is in New York City. THIS will be her "break out" year! She makes a list on her laptop (because this is how she does things) of twelve things she' d like to do outside of her Comfort Zone. One for each month? Maybe. More important is the time limit: her 25th birthday. She names this list after a dress color and how it makes her feel. No one knows of this list not even her flatmate, a model living more out of a suitcase.
These events just seem to "fall into her lap" as she's not hanging around bars. The first few encounters are with a colleague as are most of them. Each time, she trades up and learns a bit more about herself, her likes and her dislikes as well. When she finally joins the "Mile High Club" things begin to take a turn. For Better? For Worse? Read and make up your own mind.
I highly recommend this book. Especially romance seekers!
Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review....more
This is a British/Canadien book that is still a very good read- especially if saving is high on your list! Some of the things I already knew but reminThis is a British/Canadien book that is still a very good read- especially if saving is high on your list! Some of the things I already knew but reminders are always helpful. Recommended....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
I enjoyed this book as it kept ME guessing who-dun-it right up to the end! (I blame the entrance of Joan, the mc's mother, who was just so frigging "sI enjoyed this book as it kept ME guessing who-dun-it right up to the end! (I blame the entrance of Joan, the mc's mother, who was just so frigging "so" that I took my eye off the proverbial ball.) If you like intrigue and little towns, you gotta read this! I may not read the next (Joan) but then again, I might as this was a highly entertaining quickish read....more
At times I felt I was reading 'cutesy', but NOT enough to disregard entirely. Yes it was predictable but it's FICTION people! Untwist the undies for gAt times I felt I was reading 'cutesy', but NOT enough to disregard entirely. Yes it was predictable but it's FICTION people! Untwist the undies for goodness sake!! I enjoyed it and even recommend it. It's adorable....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
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