This needs more stars: a measly five star review does not do this book justice. This entire book was 'blinked' into fruition by a man who had a severeThis needs more stars: a measly five star review does not do this book justice. This entire book was 'blinked' into fruition by a man who had a severe stroke, rendering him a quadriplegic. His mind still active, he was able to blink his eyelid when the alphabet was said to him and he was able to communicate with others this way. He spelt words, strung sentences together and proved that a mind IS a terrible thing to waste! The book includes a number of short stories based upon his observances around his wheelchair, informing the reader of his fellow patients- the 'tourists' with broken legs/arms who will leave the hospital after a sufficient time in therapy- and the hospital patroness (Empress Josephine), whom he is friends with and speaks daily with as he passes her bust in the entranceway. It is of imagined events and reality meant to entertain said reader.
I cannot stress enough how much everyone should read this book. (It was made into a movie which I haven't seen.)...more
This is such a good series and I'm on bk 2! These disabled vets (& others) workout in a place called Baum's Boxing, run by another disabled vet and thThis is such a good series and I'm on bk 2! These disabled vets (& others) workout in a place called Baum's Boxing, run by another disabled vet and their lives intersect with each other and help each other. This bk was about lawyer Rhys and vet Cole and their budding relationship- with an ex, her hubbie and Cole's daughter. Awesome story, read it for yourself!...more
This entire series was a great big 'ol thrill ride for me! It was beautiful, poignant and kinky as all hell!! I wonder about my not reading it for so This entire series was a great big 'ol thrill ride for me! It was beautiful, poignant and kinky as all hell!! I wonder about my not reading it for so long? In my defense, I figured a lot of foreign names to keep track of, their jobs, etc. but it wasn't bad. The main story was about the mc's and the story timeline was moved along by their relationship to one another. Brilliant! (I never knew I thought so linear, so this truly shocked me.) I loved the final ending! So "Law & Order" with the left field thing! I'm already restarting this series again, it was SO GOOD!...more
So. The Barracuda can really play dress up. That's a few Shades of hot, imo. I got volumes 2 & 3 mixed up. (Comes from reading every other review befoSo. The Barracuda can really play dress up. That's a few Shades of hot, imo. I got volumes 2 & 3 mixed up. (Comes from reading every other review before I read the book.) There is no phone sex and I was REALLY anticipating some good-- or bad-- phone sex! The mental visual of him in thigh high boots was a gr8 early birthday present though. YOWZA!!
**(* I believe I'm reading the Cliffs Notes or Reader's Digest Condensed version. There's no phone sex and just fifty-five pages in length. Piss!
This was scorching my hands as I read. The tension was excellent, the lack of sex between mc's was explained, just an excellent book! Before I read thThis was scorching my hands as I read. The tension was excellent, the lack of sex between mc's was explained, just an excellent book! Before I read this and in the beginning, I figured there'd be a lot of foreigners with sound-alike names. (There was but it wasn't bad. I could deal, so can you.) I am now So Ready to read more, gee I hope I've got enough $. So, so recommend this series!!!...more
I cannot give these books but 5stars EACH! The only question is whether or not "more stars are needed"! They're so wonderful. Each is a stand-alone buI cannot give these books but 5stars EACH! The only question is whether or not "more stars are needed"! They're so wonderful. Each is a stand-alone but to really delve wholeheartedly, one needs to start at the beginning. The bad guy from earlier in the series makes a repeat performance along with new problems. And Liam. Oo, a baddie (that still holds my heart)! And Zane said YES! SO happy!!
Not sure if this was supposed to be THAT funny but it was to my way of thinking. -----------
I loved this book. AGAIN!! I just cannot get enough of this series. I like the way Kelly, Nick, Zane & Ty play off each other-- and then in comes Chester with his trusty shovel to surprise everyone! Even me as I "forgot" about him....more
Emo(tional). Nick finally reads EZ's letters and the remaining Sidewinder's (and Zane) go on a great road trip. Conversations are started, secrets revEmo(tional). Nick finally reads EZ's letters and the remaining Sidewinder's (and Zane) go on a great road trip. Conversations are started, secrets revealed (!)… And I love these guys but sad to see them go. LOVED the short "Bricks & Mortar", too. Ty and Zane are still having fun!!...more
THIS is [one] of my favorites! Love Sidewinder-- esp. Nick & Kelly!-- and this had my guy Julian, too, which was great. About a historical Scavenger HTHIS is [one] of my favorites! Love Sidewinder-- esp. Nick & Kelly!-- and this had my guy Julian, too, which was great. About a historical Scavenger Hunt, sorta. LOVED IT! (oo, da Irish Mob!)...more
My FIRST EVER Pirate book! I've read MF historicals and even a bunch of MM but never in this sub-genre. It was good. I expected a lot of sword play anMy FIRST EVER Pirate book! I've read MF historicals and even a bunch of MM but never in this sub-genre. It was good. I expected a lot of sword play and gruesome deaths to occur but it was more tongue firmly in cheek! 'Hawk' was not a pirate as much as a privateer out with his crew for revenge. Two sides to every story and all that although textbooks don't do justice to History. All in all a fun read....more
A great re-read for me! I really liked Trevor's no-shit attitude. Refreshing. I also liked Simon who was a great heart surgeon but decidedly lacking iA great re-read for me! I really liked Trevor's no-shit attitude. Refreshing. I also liked Simon who was a great heart surgeon but decidedly lacking in humanity. They each bring something to their friendship-that-goes-farther....more
THIS is why I got KU! A great romance that took my emotions up AND down, characters I cheered for, and just a great read. I didn't skip or dnf: cover THIS is why I got KU! A great romance that took my emotions up AND down, characters I cheered for, and just a great read. I didn't skip or dnf: cover to cover, baby! Woo-HOO!...more
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