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
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
Although Calder Finnegan's dad dies, I consider this a light read. Not much to it but a nicely told story nonetheless. A reread for me but I'm not gonAlthough Calder Finnegan's dad dies, I consider this a light read. Not much to it but a nicely told story nonetheless. A reread for me but I'm not gonna keep it. "Say 'la vie'."
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Although Calder Finnegan's dad dies, I consider this a light read. Not much to it but a nicely told story nonetheless. A reread for me but I'm not gonna keep it. "Say 'la vie'."...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
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
This gets better every time I read it! Consistantly four stars!! This started out with Ethan and Gabriel (and past characters) so I wasn't too surprisThis gets better every time I read it! Consistantly four stars!! This started out with Ethan and Gabriel (and past characters) so I wasn't too surprised when the story took a turn. And what a turn! I laughed so damn hard at the college students shenanigans- especially their 'missions' toward the end of their stay. E & G had some adventures of their own and I was thrilled they shared in the joy by helping out the younger. That's awesome.
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This gets better every time I read it! Consistantly four stars!! This started out with Ethan and Gabriel (and past characters) so I wasn't too surprised when the story took a turn. And what a turn! I laughed so damn hard at the college students shenanigans- especially their 'missions' toward the end of their stay. E & G had some adventures of their own and I was thrilled they shared in the joy by helping out the younger. That's awesome....more
First book read by this author and I LOVED it!! Great new voice of the bodice-ripper genre with a wonderful fiesty heroine. (She had great exit lines First book read by this author and I LOVED it!! Great new voice of the bodice-ripper genre with a wonderful fiesty heroine. (She had great exit lines which I've always admired- especially in women and it's even better when the lines are directed to men.) This was the fifth book in the series and if the previous were by this author, I wish I'd read them all. I'm definately a fan!!! Highly recommended....more
I won this book and I'm so glad I read it! It's the second in the Hart's Consulting series about (mostly?) human trafficking. Didn't think I'd enjoy tI won this book and I'm so glad I read it! It's the second in the Hart's Consulting series about (mostly?) human trafficking. Didn't think I'd enjoy the subject but it was as tastefully written as the versatile MC's allowed. (The MC's were rescuers.) This was a standalone but might help to keep the characters seperate. I'd not read this author before but I will definately read the next. Exciting and not just the sex! Recommended....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
I would have given five stars but I haven't made some of the recipes yet so, just a four! I would've preferred the print version (cooking by phone is I would have given five stars but I haven't made some of the recipes yet so, just a four! I would've preferred the print version (cooking by phone is not as fun as one would imagine) but it's still doable. I wouldn't call myself a beginner but I do like ['prefer'] the easy recipes. Quick and cheap ['fast and budget-friendly'] are also preferred. I REALLY like this book! I've been adding pre-made sausage-like meat analogs-- what a mouthful!-- to a side dish or just eating two or three sides at a time. It's wonderful!! So happy I'm doing this for ME. 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
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