The world is much more interactive now than it was in the Forsyte's mystical Great Britain, and social stress has taken on global proportions. But the activities of making a living, maintaining family stability, and attempting to reach personal satisfaction remain great themes for the turn of the 21st Century. I highly recommend the Forsyte saga to readers (especially Kindle readers) who will see that the endless cycles of social life continue and personal development is a product of these social rhythms.
5028 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All the L Frank Baum stories are here. I could go into detail for each story because each are so different. I would recommend buying this. It's way more than just the one story about the Wizard.
Frankly, it's rare that I find a guy so able to write from a girl's perspective at times, and get it right.
I can't tell you how excited I was to not only find out there was more/another book, but that it was about my favorite character from the first book...Clay!
For people who are supposed to be very intelligent, both Lissi and Greg are downright oblivious to what goes on around them and/or fail to draw the right conclusions to what they witness. I don't want to spoiler you too much, so here's just a small example:
The stories in the collection are: Spanish Blood; I'll be Waiting; The King in Yellow; Pearls are a Nuisance' Pickup on Main Street; Smart-Aleck Kill; Guns at Cyrano's and Nevada Gas. All of this sordid and grim yarns include murder, slugging matches, taut dialogue and low life types.
I usually don't read post-apocalyptic stories, but this one was great. In spite of the overall seriousness of the book, the author used humor very well in the voice of the main character. The quirky group of people who traveled from Florida to New York after the devastating category 5 plus hurricane set in the not-to-distant-future was enough to crack anyone up. Through the fun, though, serious issues of environment, climate change, natural disasters, and the government's inept ability to handle the devastation of these issues was frightening and disturbing. I finished this book 2 days ago and still cannot let it go. Not many books have that effect on me.
Same Time Next Summer is a beautiful story of love being the strength to overcome any of life's obstacles. Holly Jacobs has once again written a book full of heart humor, home and family. While Carolyn's family was far from perfect, her professor parents were emotionally distant and not as supportive as they could be, they are her parents and she loves them. Besides, she always had her summers at the lake to look forward to. Stephan's family was as close as close can be and they always had room in their hearts and home for Carolyn.
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an unusual world that Tuttle makes us feel part of,
Charles is his Father's (the Marrack) enforcer. He's an old and very Dominant. He's been sent to Chicago to investigate a few issues. He isn't expecting a last minute change in plans when he gets a message from his father to meet a female werewolf at the airport and keep her safe. He's also not expecting her to be an Omega (a rare type of werewolf that helps calm others) and that his wolf will immediately decide to claim her as his mate.
4538 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 On a Transylvanian estate, five sisters, including the independent Jena and her frog companion Gogu, have a portal which every full moon takes them deep into the fairy realm. But when their father leaves for the winter, they must struggle to hold their family together against the attacks of a domineering cousin and trouble in the magic realm. Despite a promising setting and cast of characters, this book is bogged down by the frustration of a predictable plot and exaggerated antagonists. Avoid this novel--it's just not worth reading, especially while there are so many better books with similar premises.
6280 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book had so many quick smart quotes I was in heaven. The characters and the REAL life sort of lessons were priceless. This book was a great quick read and I also got a few more Beth K books. I was really relating to a lot of the characters and I loved the friendships. I recommend!
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2015 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In the 3 book of the Ranger's Apprentice, Halt and Horace go looking for Evanlyn and Will who have been taken by the Skandians. This book is a cliff hanger because they don't get to them till the 4th. What I like about this book series, is that all the books are full of action, adventure, and expense.
Fantastic shifter story! Ms. Andrews pulled me in from the first page, and kept me throughout the emotional ups and down with Ava. I hope she has other stories in this series and look forward to reading them. I love to see the runt of the litter come out on top and in Serengeti Heat this is definitely the case. I recommend that if you like shifter books you need to pick Serengeti Heat.
1715 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I hate to say it but I did not enjoy this as much as I have other paranormal romances. I thought the writing to be self conscious and stilted. The dialogue didn't feel authentic, and by that I don't mean 'what would a vampire really say', I mean it sounded like contrived dialogue. I read these kind of books for pure entertainment value and this failed to deliver. I regret paying full price for this one. I will not be ordering the other books in this series.
Dakota Cassidy's style of writing is very reminiscent of MaryJanice Davidson's Betsy and Wyndham Wolves series. However, I feel that Dakota has her own voice, and it is definitely an awesome one at that.
During the ultra-depressing period of grieving's beginning, parts of Veronica's heart become encrusted. They lose life. Veronica Hegarty becomes distant from her husband, Tom. Not intentionally, but from her brother's death she loses a part of something. She is another "mad housewife" - or at least temporarily so. At times Veronica's character of being the good housewife seeking to "leave it all" reminds me of Michael Cunningham's Laura Brown (played in the movie by Julianne Moore) whose storyline centers on her efforts to escape an airless marriage in California in 1949. And, the end is somewhat similar. If you like "The Hours ", I would fathom to bet you will like this novel.
6446 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book, I just wished it was a full story. If anyone has not read the angel series, I highly recommend it. The heroine is very likeable, she is like your best friend, she makes the tough decisions and lives with them. The love story is one of the best I have ever read. To have someone there for you no matter what is a blessing. All I can say is I am tired of waiting for the next book!
6662 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love when a story get straight too the point. It really was a sweet story. I will read again for sure.
7172 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sylvia Hubbard has truly made a fan out of me. Each book comes packed with twist and turns. Just when you think it's over; your off on another ride. She keeps you on edge delivering all the way without a dull moment. I am in love with her characters and want MORE, MORE,MORE!!! Job well done Ms. Hubbard You make me want to visit Detroit with all the delectable men you write about! ;-).
8746 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Destiny Walker is nothing if not practical and logical. Love at first sight, soul mates and forever after are just fairy tales, not for her at all. When caught in a sudden cloudburst, Destiny finds shelter in the storefront of a psychic reader, who predicts that Destiny will soon meet her soul mate, that perfect match that completes her. As she runs from the shop, she slams right into Superman lookalike Reece Kellan. Feeling an immediate attraction to Reece is something new for Destiny, something she really doesn't understand.
I liked Missy well enough, as well as enjoying the portrayal of the secondary characters, but I think a page or two more to develop her would have made the story all the stronger. Because the story is short, because the plot is pretty straightforward, I think for Dumb Blonde to be really good that it had to excel as a character piece - and it didn't quite get there.
6055 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the book wished it would have been longer. Thought some of the story could have developed more. Just want more!
5575 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a reprint - the original was printed in 1988, a true Bill Johnstone book.
473 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a big fan of Allison Brennan, she's a great person who answers pesky emails. I bought this book because I wanted to see how Duke got his happy ever after. I have all the Lucy Kincaid series and I ensjoyed reading this title. . Watch Duke and Nora track a serial killer to save Nora's sister Quinn. Great suspense and tension. Nora has to overcome the past to face the future can she do it? Read it and see if she can.
The catch? For him to bring that off, he needs to face Cerberus, the three-headed Hound of Hell which guards the River Styx and the Gate of Hell, which none may pass through save death. And Ravirn would much prefer to do that alive and in the flesh. Seems like an impossible task? Well, he does have help in the tiny shape of his trusted side-kick Melchior, his shape-changing, self-aware laptop (aka webgoblin). Having given him a subroutine designed to provide a touch of sarcasm and back talk, he long ago exceeded his specs and developed a soul. Not to mention a wicked sense of humor and a tendency to speak his mind. Can Ravirn bring it off without crashing the mweb (the magical Internet that ties all the infinite worlds of possibility into one gigantic matrix and keeps reality running)? Or without getting stuck on the wrong side of the Styx?
The Ritual Bath, a mikvah, is used by orthodox Jews to ritually cleanse their bodies and souls. It is performed by immersing one's entire body into a pool of running (as opposed to stagnant) water and chanting prayers.
will be transformed into the highest state of health
(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review)
8536 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I must say that I don't usually read books like this one, but glad I made an exception.......I loved May, she's such a charming person....James does seem too good to be true but he's certainly a sweetheart.....all in all a great read.
4088 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written
I very much enjoyed reading Ms Cassidy's latest and LOL, and am really looking forward to see what kind of trouble Wanda manages to get into when her book "The Accidental Human" comes out in March 2009!
Repetitive phrases: stabbing his fingers through his hair and always saying he is Sicilian. That got a bit ridiculous! Who says that?
The Great Head Doctors from Vienna who are Sigmund Freud and his protege Carl Jung. They give a European perspective to the chaos of New York.
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Anyway, Lassen's opposition to his fate is practically non-existent: when he is asked to become the concubine of the king, he quietly accepts his fate. For a good part of the book, like a perfect wicked savage romance hero, Rohyr masterly seduces Lassen to have him happy in his bed and not a sacrificial lamb. Maybe since Rohyr is a master of seduction, or maybe since Lassen for starter was not so against the idea (after all Rohyr is young and handsome and a king), Lassen is more than happy of his role, and he would be even willing to accept Rohyr official "husband" when the time comes. Lassen is in all for all the classic "damsel in distress", who gains strength from his knight in shining armour, Rohyr; if the reader wants him stronger, if he wants for him to be independent and all, well, maybe he is reading the wrong novel! Lassen here is the submissive lover, the bottom, and even if he can enjoy a variation in the bed role, in life he will never consider to be the leader, that role is of Rohyr, and to Lassen that is how things should be.
Dominique Adair's storylines are ones that I'm consistently drawn to over and over. Her plots and characters never fail to draw the reader into the storyline while promising to seduce you with each heat filled scene. In SEDUCING JANE PORTER we're introduced to Jane, a character who's love and trust was horribly abused yet she's brave enough to attempt another foray into the BDSM world. Antonio is exactly the sort of master Jane desires - even if she isn't aware of it yet. I eagerly read through this story and felt a profound disappointment when it came to an end.
8588 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It started off a bit slow, but managed to spark lots of interest. It isn't her best work (I've read most of the Charlie Parker series),
Things of note in this book. I love that she points out some of the drawbacks of getting an older pup from a breeder. These are valid points that are seldom mentioned in books for the newer owner. The section on puppy selection doesn't have much to offer the advanced dog owner but offers far more info than the average "everything you need to know about your puppy" book. Chapter 5 presents excellent advice on dog "stuff." When it comes to dogs and cats living together, Hodgson is overly optimistic about this when it comes to terriers and sighthounds, and doesn't give enough instruction on the topic. Cats may die as a result. Chapters 6 and 7 offers good information on dog psychology and bonding. She gives excellent information on setting an example for your pup, and how to socialize. This is much better than what I have seen in other books for new owners. There is interesting and helpful advice on thunderstorm fears, and it is applicable to other fears as well. Though she does not offer as much clicker training as I wish, she does a good job of explaining the basics -- she compares clicking to taking a photo of the behavior that you want. Many, many potential behavior problems are covered and she offers good advice on preventing or overcoming them. The book has the best chapter on housebreaking that I have seen. The books main flaws are in the health section. There is shallow coverage of medical/health issues with some odd comments. For example, on page 316, when discussing demodectic mange, Hodgson says, "Demodex mites, which are noncontagious, are usually transferred from a mother dog to her pups during nursing." Does Hodgson know what noncontagious means. because that sentence seems to be contradicting itself.
Gage and Hailey are a fun couple. Hailey has a lot of issues to work out, but Gage loves her and is willing to wait as long as it takes so they can be together forever. His family is also priceless. Most people have meddlesome family members, but the fact that two of his work in the mental health field, make the dynamics even more comical since they feel compelled to constantly give advice.
Very good.
I have struggled, but I have also improved and I now have no consumer debt, I eliminated my credit cards, I am now saving for an emergency fund, I also have a savings and I can now feel excited about the future rather than fear it.
Received a copy from the author for an honest review.
5827 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I lost my paperback when moving; and was thrilled to get a Kindle edition. The stories are great and love to read when too tired to start a new book. I think Piper is a great story teller; and love his Paratime stories.
Best purchase for under $5 you will ever make.
i know this was free so i should not complain, but this is a reveiw andothers want to know if they should waste their time(thats for you bob who felt the need to respond in a rather pissy way) and speaking of that I also read the dark carnival before this not knowing it was by the same author. I wrote a review pretty much saying the same thing I did here. I was the first one since september to reveiw that book. THE NEXT DAY was checking to see if mine posted and there above my reveiw was a glowing review of the book that was pretty much a defensive response to my reveiw. coencidence(sp), i think not.
1301 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fantastically well-written (from multiple perspectives and with a poetical mixture of footnotes and slang) story of a big nerdy guy looking desperately for love. A mythic story spanning generations of Oscar's Dominican family, including his run-away sister and his orphaned beauty mother. With its subject matter, character, and style, it is very similar to other recent great contemporary/modernist/Romantic novels The Shipping News and Everything is Illuminated. Powerful and thoroughly engaging story with fascinating and charming characters and a truly wondrous style. Grade: A
Nannette
Since I had started keeping bees myself almost 3 years ago, that part of the book was most enjoyable, and planting an orchard ourselves, lead me to imagining growing up as Lily having her favorite spot to hide out in the orchard as her escape from reality.
5254 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good
I own many of these books in the original paperback format but I purchased the Kindle version to reread them and I am glad that I did. These stories are outstanding and truly classic Sci-Fi. You will enjoy every page and for only $0.99 it is the best bargain book out there. You cannot pass up this book if you love Sci-Fi!
This is what makes Wisehart's novel a work of virtuosity. He breathes new life into characters--some real, some fictive--that have long been lost in the pages of antiquity and medieval times.
Each of the sisters is unique. The eldest, Tati, is admired for her fair beauty and charm; Jena helps her father by overseeing his business accounts and is protective of her family and her companion, Gogu, an unusual frog who communicates telepathically with her; Julia is outgoing yet unsure of herself as she grows into a young woman; Paula seeks knowledge in the Other Kingdom, but her education, though encouraged by her father, is frowned upon in her own world; and young Stela adores her sisters as much as her fey friends in the Other Kingdom.
5386 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was surprisingly good. Although the plot was incredulous, the characters were more realistic than most; their dialogue was relatable and the conversation was not pretentious. They communicated their feelings n I like that the h was outspoken. What I also liked was that the h's character was consistent; observations were made about her character by her father early in the story so it was easy to follow her behaviour or treatment towards the H. I loved this book.
The problem is the high price for what you get and the pesky DRM content that you have to put up with.
6340 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 bad
9390 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 rarely opens when I try to read it, does not navigate well.
Overall, an interesting read if you want background on Ancient Roman life.
(Sorry to Tigger fans, but he doesn't appear in this one. You'll have to go to Volume 2 for him)
2. Hard Evidence
In the club, Lisa runs into an old friend - Leo. Right away their familiarity puts me on edge a bit. Um, hello, what about Brett?? So when Lisa brings both of them back to the home that Brett and Lisa share, I can definitely understand - and agree with - Brett's apprehension.
4682 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dang Gage is freaking hot and sweet. I need to find a Mr. Tool to look at. I love a great hot book with romance.
9978 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I cannot imagine any other way to depict the disgusting villians in the story. Don't worry, they get what's coming to them!! This was a great book and I cannot wait to start the sequel.
*** The door opened and I quickly snapped around to face the wall again. From behind me, a low voice drawled, "Was that movement I just saw?"
7490 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like "any-were" stories and this was a really good read for an afternoon. The characters are realistic and the villain rotten enough to make it exciting. I will be reading more of this author's work in the future.
836 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like all of Fern Michaels Sisterhood books. I go from one right into the next
But as an adult, the real hits for me are The Dormouse and the Doctor (a little too close to home), The Alchemist, The Wrong Home, The Invaders). With all the themes of the joy of nature and the magic of poetry hes like a more-accessible Wordsworth. If youve never read it WHY ARE YOU STILL EVEN HERE? BUY IT IMMEDIATELY!! If you have already read it, buy it as a Christmas present for your favourite child.
After weeks of torturous separation and tantalizing letters, Darcy is finally returning home to Pemberley and his new bride! In this eight page short story we see just how eager Darcy is to be once again in Elizabeth's embrace.
9274 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ginny is a damn lucky girl. She has grown up being best friends with three men and then ends up working with them. They are all so close, they call eachother by their last names. Ryan was always looking out for her. Gave her a first kiss, first orgasm. All before college. Although it was known by many, they didn't realize their feelings for eachother.
I do not think Annmarie McKenna can do wrong with a story. I have loved every piece of her work I have read so far! Two Sighted was a pleasure both to read and to write a review for. It is books like this that make my job simple, and I wish they could all be this good.
8516 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was surprised that I enjoyed this book so much- the characters were likeable and sympathetic and story moved at a good pace.
Recommended.
4591 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderfully complex story of prewar Malaya with insights into lifestyle, wartime suffering and a leading character who has to deal with a variety of conflicting feelings. A must read!
3251 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A mystery taking place in the heart of a Jewish community, lets the reader learn quite a bit about the way of life within this religious culture. In the midst of a rape and murder, Det Peter Decker finds himself drawn to the would be victim, Tina Lazarus, but different ways of life, get in the way of a developing relationship. The has an ample share of suspects and remains a mystery til the end. A good start for the series.
About the other "issue," Grace? Sock it to 'em! (or her!)
9921 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Throughout this book there were several story arcs, and while the outcome was as I predicted the journey getting to there was very enjoyable. The characters were well fleshed out and McFalls has the ability to make you feel for each of them with every twist that comes out.
*Incredibly, Marx was unaware (or more likely, deluded himself into unawareness) of this critical sequence.
462 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An absolutely amazing novel about a rich, Southern woman, who--after the loss of three children--becomes more a mother of the South when her home Carnton, which is on the edge of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War (The Battle of Franklin), is turned into a hospital. Carrie McGavock finds the strength to care for the wounded men, and later to transplant all the dead men into her own cemetery, where she mourns for them during the tremulous reconstruction years. Carrie McGavock builds a relationship with Zachariah Cashwell, one of the soldiers who has lost his leg. Both of the characters are extraordinary in the fact that they both have such a strong and odd (in that the quality of their lives is questionable) desire to survive and to live. The story, which is more than just about the South or the Civil War (in fact, sometimes I forgot that I was reading a Civil War novel), is about survival during the most horrible moments of life. It isn't so much about the war and why it was fought, but about the people who were forced to fight it, and lost. The most amazing part of this novel is the brilliant style, which is absolutely modernist and psychologically driven (perfect for the end of the Civil War as style and system broke down), capturing the characters and making them real, poetic, beautiful, and fascinating. Carrie and Zachariah are a beautiful romance, but more beautiful people, because they are so odd, yet so driven, broken, yet surviving. One of the best novels I've ever read. Grade: A+
and research that went into writing,
7693 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book kept me guessing through most of the Book! Just when I thought I'd figured it out, the plot would thicken & the person I thought was the murderer would be cleared of being part of the murders!! I loved the Romantic Twist thrown in there too!! If you haven't read this book, you NEED to!! You won't be disappointed!! This book kept me flipping pages till 4am! I couldn't put it down!! Great job Bob Moats!! You're a truly talented writer!! I can't wait to read the next Book!!!
3216 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've wanted to read this book for years, buying a paperback version but never really getting around to reading it . I even bought another paperback version, specifically to keep at our retirement/vacation home, thinking and hoping to enjoy it while there. Unfortunately, I'm always working while there trying to ready the place for full-time enjoyment and never seeming to have enough time for pleasure reading. I finally gave in and paid full price and downloaded the book to my kindle, determined to read it BEFORE seeing the movie.
RECOMMENDATIONS: (writing quality varies in the below series, as does the sexual & magical variation)
2244 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a classic book that should be read by all people wanting to use the creative powers of their mind to attract and manifest wealth. This book lays the foundation for abundance by explaining that true prosperity is created inwardly before it is manifested in the physical world. Although this book was written many years ago, it is so effective that it is still referred to in contemporary teachings and literature. Review submitted by Eddie Coronado, author of the Amazon.com book titled Manifest Your Millions: A Lottery Winner Shares his Law of Attraction Secrets.
3835 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 the writing is mediocre and simply a mess of words. Do not waste your money, check out at the library if you must - there were 12 other books longlisted for the Booker prize and certainly the "Welsh Girl" and the wonderful "Gift of Rain" would have been far better choices. What criteria was used in selecting?
But its forceful message (ultimately, freedom for everyone) continues to send social, economic and political shockwaves all over the world.
8. Equal liability of all to labor. Establishment of Industrial armies, especially for agriculture. Because I want a bum who has no work ethic to earn as much me. Income equality even if you're a bag of s*** bum.
In recently re-reading the Manifesto this writer was struck by how much of the material in it related, taking into account the technological changes and advances in international capitalist development since 1848, to today's political crisis of humankind. Some of the predictions and some of the theory are off, no question, particularly on the questions of the relative staying power of capitalism, the relative impoverishment of the masses, the power of the nation-state and nationalism to cut across international working class solidarity and the telescoping of the time frame of capitalist development but the thrust of the material presented clearly speaks to us today. Maybe that is why today the more far-sighted bourgeois commentators are nervous at the reappearance of Marxism in Western society as a small but serious current in the international labor movement. Militant leftists can now argue- Stalinism (the horrendous distortion of Marxism) never again, to the bourgeois commentators' slogan of - socialist revolution, never again.
If Laura Vasquez has learned one thing in thirteen years of marriage, it is to keep her mouth shut. The lessons she learned so long ago are still very clear in her mind and no matter what Shane throws at her, there is no way he will ever get any information from her or out of her. Laura yearns and aches to feel Shane's strong arms around her but she doesn't want to be in a cage - she's had enough of that. She craves his dominance with a submissive nature that surprises her but she can't fully commit until she knows the danger is gone. When an unlikely suspect tries to get to her, Laura continues to hold what she knows close to her heart - a move that definitely puts her in mortal danger.
6018 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Earl has done it again with another outstanding and drama filled book! I read this book in 3 hours because I couldn't put it down until I found out how all this drama ended. He chose the perfect title for this book because it was filled with love, lies and scandal. The ending is the bomb and it made me want more! Way to go Earl!
Gabrielle also has a close relationship with her four St. Biel guards, who have been with her since childhood; they are great characters in their own right, and her interactions with them are fun to watch.
Talk about a con artist. You just can't help but admire his chutzpah - and see? We're all going out and buying his book. So he's winning all over again!
7921 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was my first audio book that I listened to all the way through. I really liked how the narrator wasn't monotone in her reading. I would have liked to get more on the story of Emma and the school dance and how Kaylee came into this gift. All in all for this book being free I was quite impressed on the over all story. Kaylee and Lydia's bonding was one of my favorite parts as well as Lydia sacrificing herself for Kaylee.
get more out of it. It also adds other scripture references, and talks
MacArthur ends the book with some answers to common questions people have about the Gospel.
6929 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Set in Absaroka County, Wyoming, Sheriff Walt Longmire is having to deal with a dead body. He rather be drinking. Before long, another body turns up. Four years before, 4 boys were given a suspended sentence for rape of a mentally handicapped Cheyenne girl. Since two of them have turned up dead in a short amount of time, Walt revisits that old case for suspects to the recent murders.
8155 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Most things I Review I say yep or nope. So Im short about 19 0r so words for your review.
2381 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 To be honest, I only bought this book because of the suggestion from my Kindle Daily Post and the .99 price tag. But what a terrific bargain it turned out to be.
Enjoying the Show by Marie Harte is a fantastic book with lava-hot sex and characters who quickly realize that what they're feeling is a lot more than mere lust. Gage and Hailey are immensely likeable because both have trouble talking to the opposite sex and both have trouble with relationships. Their imperfections make readers really care about their budding relationship. I love that they feel like they're addicted to each other. Enjoying the Show is extremely well-written and believable, and readers will love seeing Hailey and Gage explore their feelings for each other. Gage is caring and sexy, Hailey is friendly and intelligent, and while neither is perfect (and who would want them to be?), they're dynamite together. Very highly recommended.
6139 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In this fantasy, a girl who has run away from school finds a dying messenger rider and agrees to take on his task of delivering a Royal message. As our heroine is a rich merchant's daughter she has a strong body and educated mind, but she's not equal to the evil that pursues her and threatens to subvert the king's rule. Her Green Rider's horse has a mind of his own, which helps, though he's not magical.
Mr. Levin also takes us through the follies and convolutions of judiciary thought on the continuing banishment of God from public discourse through judicial fiat, the manufacturing of privacy rights (only sometimes) to support abortion, the torturing of the 14th amendment in order to support (selective) reverse discrimination, providing rights for non-citizens and terrorists. He recounts only some of the more egregious social policies legislated by a judiciary that sees itself as more socially advanced than the insufferable populace and their state legislatures.
Addie (the h) is beaten down by her ever-critical mother, her work colleagues, even by the H (Will). So when the psycho ex shows up unexpectedly, ruining Addie's post-coital glow, I wanted to scream. Just as Will rolls off her, his ex shows up, and Addie's made to hide out in the bathroom in confusion, only then to shimmy down a drainpipe, landing in the harsh reality of jerkdom.
8721 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A nice beginning that slowly starts to get under your skin, creeping into your mind and before you realise you're sucked in... like Izzy.
709 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you like your vampires ala Kim Harrison, Laurell K Hamilton, or even Patricia Briggs, don't expect more of the same here. Those writers obviously draw a compelling dark fantasy realm, where the vampires are frightening, complex, and darkly mysterious. Here the vampires are as human as you or I. They even refer to themselves that way. There are no evil demons in possession in "A Quick Bite" but I found myself suprisingly drawn into the story of how Lissa, a 202 year old vamp, and Gregory a mid-thirties physchiatrist meet. I found the vamp's family all to be intriguing and fairly fleshed out and I can see reading more books about them. There are definately some aspects of the relationship that don't ring true, for example how quickly they fall in love. Obviously, also, in real circumstances, if you were mind tricked, tied to a bed, and made 'dessert' for a vampire, you'd probably be freaked out and running away from, and not straight to, the vampire. However, this isn't reality and that is what I like to escape from when I read. I found this to be a fast, lightweight read that I enjoyed every minute of.
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy Frank Tuttle's writing and the especially the Markhat character and would buy another one sight unseen. Several new and possibly recurring characters are developed in Hold the Dark which hopefully will find their way into future Markhat works. I won't add spoilers about the plot but will suffice to say it is a page-turner. I suppose Hold the Dark stands alone but readers would probably find it more satisfying if they read the two previous Markhat short stories first.
The Good: This will be said a lot as Bookworm reviews this series but it is no less true. The characters are what pulls this book through beginning to end. The best way to thoroughly explore a character is to take them out of their element and introduce new challenges to be thrown in their way. The author does this with all of the major characters to great effect.
3246 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kellerman has done it again. Her laid-back and simple approach to mystery has captured me again. Here is a loving family dealing with the seamy side of life while weaving in Jewish culture at the same time. Enjoy all the Kellerman mysteries. Go Peter Decker and Rina!
Jim Richards, sixtieth birthday looms, and he gets an email from a woman he discovers murdered. Too late to save her, with his trusty biker sidekick, he tries to stop the rapidly escalating murders before they get the woman who admits she loved him so long ago, 40+ years, but never knew it. Can he figure out the mystery in time to save her?
5491 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is an interesting book about the career of R. Quigley. I like how it was written from his point of view instead of someone else cleaning it up and making it look like he had a spotless career. Need more of these honestly written life stories.
Highly recommended/ I will def. read the sequel to this terrific and heroic work.
6169 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After reading some of the reviews on this book, I can't help but agree that this book is full of the typical fantasy cliches. Despite that, this book will probably always be one of my favorites because this was one of the first fantasy novels I ever read. Having read only a couple other books in that category which were along a different line, I found this book to be extremely engaging. I absolutely loved it. Since then, with the exception of The Lord of the Rings, I have yet to read a fantasy novel that has enthralled me as much as The Green Rider.
I look forward to the next book in the trilogy.
Maggie a large feline Vet has come to the jungle to visit the home her parents left her in their will, the place her parents died protecting. She has no idea that from the moment she sets foot in the jungle life for her will never be the same.
8655 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Here we go again. I can't say enough about Elizabeth's books. I especially love her Sheik books and the adventure and romance. Once I start one of her books I can't put them down and can't wait to start another one.
6834 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! What an excellent thriller!
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The seventh novella The Last Trip involves scars return to Santo Domingo to pursue his love, Ybn and ends with his death at the sugar cane field.
I highly recommend everything Barbara writes. You will not be sorry. Don't even bother to read any low-star reviews. Some of the reviews I read were just looking for a hot sex scene in these books, which they didn't find, so they stopped reading. That is their loss. I'm glad I read through the first book, and I'll read everything she writes.
You will have to get used to the way they are written, but when a story is good (or at least, holds one's attention), that is the least of the reader's worries.
In summary, This book is anthropology at its best. It's an inspiring, ground-breaking book that makes compelling arguments on the evolution of societies. Does it answers all the questions to our satisfaction? No, but it lays the groundwork for future research. Mr. Diamond must be commended for a major contribution to history. This is a must read book. It will require an investment of time but you will be rewarded with wisdom .
6855 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Zoltack pens a coming-of-age fantasy full of adventure and romance with "Woman of Honor." This is the first novel in "The Kingdom of Arnhem Books" and it's a thrilling introduction to Zoltack's world.
3315 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. I loved all three. They are filled with adventure , mystery, fun and wonderful love stories.
The story takes us into the dreadful period when Japanese troops conquered and occupied Malaya. Philip is torn by conflicting loyalties. He never seems to succeed at doing the right thing, no matter how good his motives. It`s heartrending to watch his sufferings. There's a suggestion that Philip's troubles arise from actions and relationships in past lives.
8893 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This one is a great read,it is good mystery I didn't get it until right at the end of the story and it even has romance at the end
I have read this works in conjunction with the works of Jules Verne which I also give 5 stars. To sum up for the reader: One is the master of understanding love and romance in the narrative the other is the master of adventure and imagination.
Porphyria is the major hidden problem causing hypoglycemia, Dr. Rochlitz reveals. Porphyria is NOT a rare disease. This metabolic disorder may affect 20% of us. Dr Rochlitzs first book on porphyria even includes blood sugar test guidelines for porphyria and reactive hypoglycemia. The book also notes that blood sugar IV parameters for porphyria are similar to standard treatment for hypoglycemics.
A delightful romance, that includes a threesome affair, that may lead to more. The characters are vivid and the storyline is well done even though its a short story. I like the background for the characters and that the knew each other even though they weren't best friends. Very enjoyable read.
9996 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've become a BIG fan of Pamela Clare & have read all of the books of her I-Team series & was so happy when I found this novella! This novella fits between Extreme Exposure & Hard Evidence of the I-Team Series. I absolutely loved this story with Lissy & Will. Their chemistry was sizzling hot & they were so entertaining! This novella was fun, charming, & burning H-O-T! Even though this is a novella, Pamela Clare did a great job with the characters' development & doesn't leave you unsatisfied as other novellas usually tend to do. Overall, I love, love, love this story & definitely recommend it!
3968 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very interesting. You need to read it the first time just to get an overview and then read it again to follow it.
she could get her hands on. NOW -- I know
2582 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A.A. Milne's books for children - "Winnie-the-Pooh," "The House at Pooh Corner," "When We Were Very Young," and "Now We Are Six," with the Ernest Shepard illustrations (not the Disney versions!) - all of them have been favorites of mine since I was 4 years old, and I give them as gifts to all my grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and I hope they will give them to their descendants also! My only misgiving is that the volume may be too heavy for preschoolers to hold.
MY RATING: 4 stars!! It was really good, and I expect that the series is going to get even better as more of the story unfolds! You should put it on your TBR list!
2621 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book offers another look at the Darcy and Elizabeth relationship. Generally, the book gives the reader a satisfying experience although the pacing was a bit slow in parts. If you like Jane Austen adaptations, then read this one.
2736 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a really short and really harrowing book. I was deeply moved by it from beginning to end. The entire story takes on a sort of somber tone that is not lifted until the very end, and even then it is still daunted by darkness.
I am not usually drawn to romances between older women and younger men, but the age difference between Amy and Justin never felt like an issue to me at all. The moment you feel the romantic tension between this pair, you will think of nothing but your need for them to consummate their undeniable attraction for each other.
7240 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Absolutely chilling. The fact that unstable, psychotic killers can blend into society so well is what made this story so scary for me. The writing was fast paced, the action suspenseful, and the plot very plausible. Dan's character and escalating instability was very well written. I do think Melissa's character could have been fleshed out a bit more as I really didn't get a very good understanding of her. Just when I thought the story was finished and I felt safe again, thinking Dan and Melissa could settle down into their relationship instead of running for their lives, here comes a surprising gut-punching twist that left my heart racing.
Also, it bears noting that I listened to the audiobook of this, read by Kim Mai Guest (who also read Kill Me Softly). She is an amazing narrator. I think I'll listen to anything read by her!
6353 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very warm feelings. Nice story line Makes you remember your feeling you got from going to a small community church
I found Dakota Ranch Crude to be an intriguing story. I enjoy Ms. Brooke's style of writing and have found this recent Dakota Heat offering to be well written and spicy. It is interesting that she has the story progress through the stages of the men being protective and not just lusting after Samantha. I enjoyed Dakota Ranch Crude and look forward to other stories offered in the Dakota Heat Series.
7918 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I got this book free from Amazon when I first got my Kindle. It's a classic, and therefore obviously awesome.
Now I'm sure not everyone agrees with me that this is the Kindle Edition of the L.A. Times is the premier reading experience. But I have a hard time believing that anyone could read the important and entertaining articles I did today and not be heartily impressed.
This novel invokes through Trujillo, the myths,curses,bewitching women,sorrows,tragedies,catastrophes, torture, suffering and murder, born of his shadow. All the characters wear the mask, behind which is the United States. We are in `the Americas'and the first contact of alien races occurred in the Caribbean's `ground zero', Santo Domingo, breeding enslavement,absurdity,atrocities,mind control,bodies torn to pieces and reassembled again. Genre narratives were dealing with these darker corners of human experience,secret histories,only Trujillo escapes its wildest imaginings,being truly evil. The novel written with a blistering energy has the force of flowing lava absorbing all the argot of Spanish and street slang and the geeky references to sci-fi into a new immigrant- enriched American English. What I found less appealing was that the characters seemed more like types,archetypes and caricatures than living people and the ending although announced in the title seemed a bit too sudden. This is the novel as history. It's a truly original work.
Simple, right?
But this is not the end of the story either, for if all subatomic matter in the world is interacting constantly with the ambient ground-state energy field (i.e., the ZPF), the subatomic waves of the field are constantly imprinting a record of the shape of everything. And as the imprinter of last resort of all wave lengths and all frequencies, the ZPF then becomes a kind of shadow of the universe for all time, a mirror image and record of everything that ever was. In a sense, this "once thought to be vacuum" of interactive activity, actually becomes the beginning and the end of everything? And these maverick scientists have essentially proven that the universe itself is a kind of self-generating ZPF feedback loop ranging across the cosmos. [Excuse me, but that is a mouthful by any stretch of the imagination.]
A short, and sweet hot read that left me wondering what would happen next with Dardanus and Nestra.
8600 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm well and truly hooked on Elizabeth Lennox I absolutely love her stories and characters she reminds me of a romantic realist!!I have read many of her stories and she never has dissapointed me .One of her books is a great way to escape reality for an afternoon they are light with a touch of humor and lots of love
While I truly enjoyed the book, and found it generally well written, I did find certain decisions and motivations lacking in believability, hence 4 stars instead of 5. It is definitely worth a read though.
6285 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great story, it's a page turner. Great flow. This author has a way if putting
581 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Kindle edition of the WSJ is priced great and is wonderful to have on my kindle. I get the monthly edition and find it very useful! Love it!
5658 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Christine gets better the mpore you follow her
1222 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 *NOTE* These stories were originally released in individual, yet connected, ebooks. The reviews below were written for the ebooks, hence the references to the print release at the end of each.*
6872 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I watched all the tv shows and then found this book on a daily book deal. I loved the characters even more in the book. I just wish the rest of the Kindle books weren't so expensive or I'd buy them all.
Miles' writing style is abrupt and to the point. Many mainstreamers will likely scoff at her language and judge her based on her sexuality, but she is a living example that anyone has something to offer if only given the chance. After all, John 3:16-17 says that gGod loved the world so much that he sent his son so that whoever believes shall not perish and that God sent the son not to judge the world, but to save it. There is an important lesson for all to make note of here.
8138 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would recommend this book to both men & women. Why do we have to use so many words? Can't there be an easier way to get to the end of a book?
Henry has a deeply spiritual side to him, he's caring, he's intelligent. And he does like to have his fun! I do love the way he answered the phone early on in the book: "It is another beautiful evening here at the Red Pony bar and continual soire, how can I help you?"
Four really good novellas. The Maggie Shayne one was my least favorite of the four.
It was great to see more of charles, he's always been a bit of a mystery so far but this sereis focusses on him and Anna. they have a different feel to the Mercy series but the same fabulous writing and plots that Patricia Briggs does so well.
Max is from a large and protective family who is learning to spread her wings, assert her independence, and discovering that learning to say "no" to her family allows her the freedom to find herself. Ryan, on the other hand hasn't had the best experience with his family growing up, and has been happy living life as a military man...at least before he discovered he had a brother that needed him, and is now having to learn all about being part of a family along with the obligations and commitments that go with it.
The guy has good ideas but really need to learn to expand on them!
3122 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While it will probably get swept under the rug as just another fad, "The Insulin-Resistance Diet--Revised and Updated " is actually really well written. Within the first 30 pages, they've explained the what and why, and are already offering suggestions on how to improve your diet. As I checked this out from the library, I wasn't able to try any of the recipes, but the image of the seesaw to balance carbs with protein stuck with me - I see it in my mind's eye every time I sit down to eat. The premise is simple and very easy to incorporate into any eating habits - no matter how on-the-go.
Not only is this novel deftly written, but also it is undeniably entertaining. A work fraught with adventure, history and intrigue, I couldn't put it down. I admit the novel is enhanced when one is versed in works of antiquity and the Middle Ages, but nonetheless it stands alone as a first-rate work of fiction.
879 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amazing book, must read classic!
The parts I didn't like were the parts about future of social media, or theories, or just anything that got away from the founding and building of Facebook. That's what I truly enjoyed about this book. Would recommend it.
I should never have stooped so low) . . . or chance upon, in twenty years'
An added treat is the experimental manner in which it is written: peppered with SPanish words - I kept a dictionary on hand, not that it helped that much given how much dialect patois was in it - and full of allusions to scifi, comics, and role-play games. (Being something of a nerd myself, I got about half of the references to Dune, Lord of the Rings, Marvel COmics, Octavia Butler, and Star Trek.) The author creates a quirky language that resonates with life.
2951 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Ugh, it was like reading someone's diary about her choice between work and life. It was "pleasant", no angst, no riveting emotion, no real obstacles to overcome. There was too much emphasis on her being anal retentive. The story fell flat for me. It ended after they had sex, idle chit chat and then they go to shower together. That was the end. Whaaa?
SO I settled down to get into this book. The beginning starts just fine and I am thrilled. But then something crazy happens. The characters seem like lifeless retreads of some of her previous characters. The plot, likewise, is a meandering mess that tries to recall the glories of The Bride and The Secret and fails miserably.
I don't understand why George keeps trying to escape. I'm also a bit confused as to who it was there at the end. Henry is the most likely one, but that last line...mmm-hmmm, it has me wondering.
9295 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The greatest book ever.
I highly recommend this book for everyone who enjoys being young at heart, who recalls the bittersweet joys of growing up, who enjoys fairytale retellings and realistic fantasy, who likes realistic romances and practical characters, and who likes storytelling-type books.
4673 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sweet, hot, and lovable characters in funny situations. Even the secondary characters are entertaining. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
So -- this Kindle ebook , The Game of Rat and Dragon, is a short story which is a superb introduction to the charm and intelligence of this enigmatic writer. It's a far, far future tale in which space travelers have developed an extremely peculiar method of interstellar space travel that requires the use of cats. Smith was known to be an ardent cat owner and lover (before it was universally cool).
6428 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book was all over the place. Good thing it was free. I do NOT recommend this book. I will not be reading two or three!
6654 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was looking for a type of concordance that I could use as I read my bibles and ran across this book. Didn't understand how to use it at first. Now I've got the jest of it. It's very helpful.
The sensual and sexual tension is wonderfully built up and delivered. I have said it before in my reviews of paranormal romances and I'll say it again - I adore a good bite scene and this tale delivered splendidly. It was erotic, titillating and very satisfying. Another thing I appreciated was Ms. Bell's handling of Emma's reaction to the big revelation. This story was so well balanced, it made me feel good during and after my reading of it.
The intervening letters to her friend and parents were helpful at times, but odd at others. At one point, she thought she saw someone she used to know, but when that person walked away, she appeared to assume that it was just her imagination. However, she later sent a letter to her friend about the incident, using the assumption that it was who she thought it was and ranting about it. Then, in the regular narrative, she doesn't think much about the incident at all for a long time.
PsyCop 3 - Body & Soul
8223 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In person, Bob Moats appears mild mannered, unassuming, softspoken, even polite. WOW! Was I wrong. Moats had me hanging on to my beloved Kindle by my thumbs after the second chapter, by the third my innocence was gone, the fourth, I knew the dark seamy side of my fellow man. Murder,secrecy,deception,dim-lit rooms, moans of pleasure-pain, and death, A psycho's holiday... on steroids. Jim Richards survives this dark world by his wits and cunning, immersing himself into the killers mind,almost costing him his sanity
1785 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mark Levin's premise of the power grab and over-importance of the Supreme Court is a fantastic summary of a stealth time bomb. Although Levin leans far right, the problem with the Court is that if you lucky enough to live long in the US, eventually the power will hurt both the right and left. Some of his examples are absolutely amazing in regards to the power these judges have in using their opinions on right and wrong. The job of the court is to interpret law, not make it up and not to shape society. I was taken back a bit from Levine's defense of the lack of power in both the president and congress but it makes sense in the big picture... those two bodies of government are elected by the people.. not the supreme court justices. In order to really be objective in analyzing the power of the court, don't judge short term and realize that eventually both conservatives and liberals will rue the day that 9 people decide our fate.
As with other reviews, there is no need for me to tell the story--it's been done elsewhere.
You first meet the somewhat unenlightened Remi in Without Reservations. He is angry and angsty and not at all impressed with his best friend Chay's choice in partner. After being turned into a werewolf in this 1st book he is working on being the best were he can be and look out for his younger brother. The relationship between Remi and his brother Sterling is central to the book and a lot of Remi's motivations and decisions revolve around being there for the younger sibling. He is such a great character always making sure Sterling has somewhere safe to go and be away from their abusive father. Under all that front is a sweet guy. There is also a mystery that unfolds involving Remi's past. I think if I had read Without Reservations 1st I would have perhaps not warmed up to Remi as quick as I did. He is cocky and has this veneer of bravado but he is also very sweet and loving. One of my favourite characters.
Good mystery series provide a sense of place that takes the reader to someplace new and unique. Readers are not going to be able to visit 1930s Berlin, but reading Phillip Kerr's Berlin Noir story March Violets: A Bernie Gunther Novel satisfies the readers latent desire for cut rate tourism. Johnson does a great job of introducing the landscape of northern Wyoming as a character. Although Absaroka county is fictional, I felt compelled to go to maps of Wyoming to see if if could locate it on the map. Likewise, Johnson peoples his northern Wyoming high plains and mountains with interesting rural characters, including the wealthy hunting expedition leader Omar and the retired sheriff Lucian Connelly, and, of course, the Cheyenne, who provide a different cultural perspective for the story.
I highly recommend this luminous, and humorous book, however, I would recommend the print version as opposed to the audio version, simply because of the English/Spanish difficulty I had.
* Author Spotlight: Antoine Wilson on "The Interloper" (from the Kindle Editors)
6896 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Story is descriptive. The mystery is well-done. Enjoyed Longmire's voice and observations. The characters were developed as was the town.
5712 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This volume, the first, contains two novels and several short stories. Among the earliest of the CSI genre, they seem clearly patterned after Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes/Dr. Watson. There is a highly logical detective and a pleasant,but not particularly perceptive assistant (two different characters essentially interchangeable). The cases are pretty well described for the reader with enough left out to make me feel smarter than the assistant, but not as smart as Thorndyke. The writing is old fashioned but clear and quaint.
1289 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Midway through this book I could not help but think about the Emperor's New Clothes. The consenus of my book group was that this book was incredibly lazy and written with contempt for the reader. I truly am a constant reader with sons, who probably has read more sci-fi and fantasy than most readers of this book (trust me, I am pretty good with LOTR, Star Trek, Star Wars, and most super heroes) and I could not get the full meaning of all of the references. (Oops, perhaps I should say the LOTR is Lord of the Rings, before I do the same thing.) My only conclusion is that our author did not care if we did.
If you liked Shreves' other books, you won't be disappointed by this one.
In A Quick Bite, Lynsay Sands provides us with a unique and fun vampire story. I loved the Argeneau clan, and now that I know that there are more books out there telling their stories, I'll be on the lookout. In this large, boisterous family, Lissianna doesn't have a chance, and neither does her hunky psychiatrist, Gregory Hewitt.
9486 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 real good
Deputy Victoria (Vic) Moretti is also there, having relocated from Pennsylvania with her estranged husband. She is experienced with guns and ammunition and plays a significant role in the book as Longmire's trusted Deputy.
It ends with her being sent home to live her life and go back to school which is where book 1 starts. This is probably the best Novella intro for a series I've ever read. I knew after reading this I wanted to read the series. Really good!
In the middle of the book there's a kind of surprise. Walt is reflecting on his lifehe's met a woman, Vonnie, who seems very interested in a relationship. Then there's the surprise. Martha, Walt's deceased wife, didn't really love him. Walt stuck it out because of his daughter, who is now a lawyer who doesn't call her father often enough. I don't remember hearing that in the TV series. Vic is also enduring an unhappy marriage, and she cares about Walt more than she lets on.
Morgan is single, large and a temper to match. At least he only pretends to have a temper. His bark is worse than his bite, but everyone is so afraid of him that his scowl is enough to keep miscreants out of his town and everyone else on their best behavior. Misty, Honey's sister, enters the picture when she shows up to help Honey prepare for the wedding. Morgan takes an instant dislike to her, a dislike which is only amplified by his attraction to her. He thinks she's too seductive and flirtatious and a walking billboard for trouble. What's more, Misty is broke, unemployed, and pregnant. Wrongly accused of stealing and had arrested and charged by her boss, then abandoned by her boyfriend when she announced her pregnancy. After learning of her situation, Morgan does a 180 on his opinion of her and works to clear her name.
2325 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very detailed storyline explaining how legends of vampires and werewolf in our world came to be. I could not stop reading! Will define lay read more from this author.
889 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was enjoyable to see how Nikki backed her boyfriend Jack into becoming an aid for the sisterhood. Because Jack and Nikki's love for each other is so strong there is no way that Jack can ignore any of Nikki's requests. Though he is determined to expose the sisterhood working against Nikki is a losing battle. Enjoyed this book too.
9387 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely loved thisbook. The characters were real, the story believable. Without any spoilers it's hard to get into the reasons I loved it so much, other than to say Grace was a very strong, selfless, caring and beautiful woman and Trick, although he was an ass for most of the book, I couldn't help but feel his pain. The story had major twists and turns and suspense that goes to the last page. The sex was niiiice and steamy, just the way I like it...Will look for more books from this author immediately.
The Girl, The Geek and the Time Machine is one of those stories that proves the saying "You can't judge a book by its cover" is true, when Dr. Ethan Robinson uses his time machine to help co-worker Kara at Smthye Labs, go back and restart a horribly bad day in her busy, hectic life. Kara, beautiful and always trying to please, especially her fiance Brad, has tried everything, including Holistic Healing Therapy to make herself perfect for Brad. When Ethan and Kara enter his time machine, without their clothes, they come to realize their attraction is more than physical. This was one of those enjoyable stories that had me thinking of the country song Somebody...somebody in the next car, somebody on the next train, somebody in the coffee shop you walk by everyday, somebody you look at but never really see...somewhere out there...is somebody. And in this story...out there somewhere in that time machine Kara finds somebody!
In the chaos that followed the fearsome final battle with Lord Morgarath, young apprentice Ranger Will and his new friend Evanlyn are taken captive by the fierce Skandian raider, Jarl Erak. Disgusted by the failure in Araluen, Erak plans to sell Will and Evanlyn as slaves to covers the expenses for his journey across the Stormwhite Sea. Will and Evanlyn fight to stay together as they make the wild sea voyage, but once they reach the Skandian capital of Hallasholm, an insidious enemy threatens to take Will away for good. Only Evanlyn's ingenuity and courage - and the aid of an unlikely ally - can save them both.
2 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love Max, always a fun twist
I especially liked the short stories and Helen Vardon and did not find the typos to be onerous, not finding above half a dozen in the last full-length novel. I am definitely going to be acquiring more of this author's work. Thank you Amazon for making these pieces available and at such reasonable prices. In fact, many are free!!
Anna is a werewolf that was changed against her wishes, and has been living a horrible life ever since. Used by the alpha of her pack as a reward to any werewolf that does good, Anna has been repeatedly raped. She is submissive and has had to do anything that is asked of her, including giving a big part of her wages to the pack, making her almost destitute. That is just told to us so we don't have to see her go through the rapes-thankfully. Charles is the son of the Marrok, also known as the leader of all the werewolves. He comes to Chicago to visit Anna after she gets the nerve up to tell some things she has witnessed in her pack. I am not going into any more of the story at this point due to this being a novella.
6175 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "Green Rider"s heroine, Karigan is running away from school when she is magic'd into carrying a message to the King. Any fantasy that stars a girl and her plucky horse is okay by me, unless the horse is too cutesy. Talking horses are a bore too, but this horse (called `the horse' for most of the book) is just right, even though his new rider needs a little work.
1032 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Heather Graham has quickly become my favorite author. She surprises me with every book she has written because I never see the twist coming. They are all wonderfully scripted love stories!!
Overall, I think some rewriting would make this a better novel, instead of just a collection of columns, and might appeal to a wider audience. I rate it 3+ and I will go with the 4 for the educational value.
4054 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Unless you are dying to read a JD Robb short story, don't buy this book. It is a hodge podge of non related advertisements for these authors. Two stories are exerpts from upcoming books. I found this very frustrating and unsatisfying. Skip it.
4021 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 gave as gift
SIZZLING is funny and entertaining as a playboy (Reid Buchanan) becomes interested in a woman who is very unlike his other conquests. Their interactions are hilarious.
3706 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. Was a great story and was easy to read, had a hard time putting it down
The Accidental Friends Series if hilarious. It goes through a group of three friends and the sudden changes that goes through their lives. One becomes a Werewolf, the second a Vampire and the third? Well, I can't tell you the third hehe *evil grin
7967 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I wasn't too sure how Id feel about this book, kind of a cross between sci-fi and paranormal romance. I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading the book and could not put it down. I am not even sure I took a break at all.
Bob S
5369 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Eve Vaughn and this book is the reason why...it's addictive
6414 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 RISKY Pleasures is a good read I really enjoyed meeting Vanessa and Cameron Cody. I like that Vanessa Was not a. push over.
You cannot beat Heyer for her incredible wit and tongue in cheek humour
Honestly I'm not sure how she made it to 200 either, she made so many stupid mistakes when it came to feeding that I stopped counting them but I feel like I spent half the book rolling my eyes at her.
5833 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love that time period in history. Could visualize the story taking place. Historical content on target . Definitely worth the read.
He will have the help of a good friend, and he and Horace make a great team. As they make their way to Skandia, Evanline is making sure she and Will survive the Winter, and is making her own plans for their rescue.
3. The Poverty of Philosophy, p. 109 (takes into account the changes and corrections introduced by Marx into the copy presented to N. Utina in 1876).
Another reason it is important lies more deeply embedded in the subtext of the book: Their two-man crime wave became, perhaps unconsciously, an existential way of redressing bitter and deep injuries to lower class Irish Americans, through the use and propagation of commonly accepted and tolerated patterns of inner city crime and corruption. During the 1970s, the experiment in social engineering transformed South Boston ethnic communities, from predominately law-abiding working classes to a festering backwater of lethal class and ethnic tensions, overlaid with drug and welfare dependency. All who could: fled to the suburbs. It was thus from the depths of these diminished circumstances, that each brother's pursuit of power became a wicked double-edged and twisted end in itself. In the leftover spaces of Boston society, and with "huge Irish sized chips on their shoulders," the Bulger brothers both became successful in their own perverse and irredeemably criminal ways.
5732 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series of Dr. Thorndyke mysteries were just as good as previous I have read. I did not want to stop reading a book until the last page and the mystery was solved, and I was never disappointed.
Now, since actual labor is required for there to be potential value, and there is no actual labor to speak of, then the potential imputation of labor value into machines/commodities is zero, and therefore Marx's Law of Value is in error.
7826 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 3.5 stars...I LOVE friends to lovers--love it. I wish this had been a bit longer, but I really enjoyed it. Sweet, quick, hot read. Gay Chicken is like the best game ever! would recommend and read more from this author
That subject is explored in the context of a sister contemplating her brother's death. Veronica Hegerty is a very vivid and appealing character: Much of the book's charm comes from seeing her family through her eyes and memories. In the process, she reveals the kind of "within the family" opinions that all family members express in whispers with one another. Beneath her grief, Veronica also feels a need to share a secret with us . . . but she feels at a loss for how to do so. Her rambling reflections gradually spiral closer and closer to that secret until you realize its full shocking lesson: People may not be who they seem to be, and you need to be careful even where there seems to be no risk.
Kit is a great character and deserved to have his own book. Hot, steamy, and sweet, with just the right amount of danger, voyeurism, and misunderstandings tossed in to make it something you will want to read in one sitting.
5081 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 How anyone could possibly complain about getting the original "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and the succeding 13 sequels with one click for 95 cents is beyond me. My 10 year old read a paperback copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as part of an over-the-summer reading assignment prior to entering the 5th grade. He enjoyed it very much, as I did a long time ago> When I told him that there were 2 or 3 sequels, he was surprised ("Why didn't they make them into movies too, Dad?") and asked for them. When I looked them up on Amazon *I* was surprised to find out that there were 13 of them and that I could get them all for my Kindle for $0.95. Click and I had them, and Jacob has read the first 3 or 4, and now I have to fight him for my Kindle. A better buy you will never make.
8229 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Chase Randolph, Alex Landry, and Jasmine Hayes were good friends in high school but when Chase and Alex left home for college and Jasmine stayed, the long distance proved too much for their relationship. Ten years later, Chase and Alex are lovers. When Chase gets an email from Jasmine he's thrilled. He and Alex take advantage of the opportunity to get to know Jasmine again when Jasmine sends an email looking for them for their high school reunion. The three of them re-kindle their relationship but this time, more intimately.
There is a house party filled with guests both wanted and unwanted. Among the unwanted by Sir Arthur is Dinah, Fay's sister. There is also the cabaret dancer who has become engaged to his son who is not welcome. Among the wanted by Sir Arthur is Camille Haskell. His attentions to Camille are so obvious they draw jealousy from her husband.
8378 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 We bought this for our missionary's Kindle. It's an excellent book and a good resource for those studying and teaching the gospel.
If you don't know Spanish, keep a dictionary handy. You won't quite know what some of the references are otherwise.
H. Beam Piper was a visionary and an excellent author. I enjoyed every page in this book. I should really say that this is 12 books into one. Not only are they well written and entertaining, they are illustrated. While I enjoyed all of the stories my favorites were Space Viking, Four-Day Planet, Uller Uprising, The Cosmic Computer and the best to me was Little Fuzzy.
237 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I started reading Ms. Scottoline books in the middle of this series and decided to go back to the beginning of the series, I am so glad I did.
7208 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Intriguing start to a series about a once-burned, highly sexed woman who has the good fortune, after a year of abstinence, to meet a hot, considerate dominant man.
2223 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good information.
I purchased this book from Audible and this review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
2226 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As great as all have said for the development and means to effect a prosperous life. This book is a must read if it has crossed the mind.
FORBIDDEN TOUCH concludes the trilogy featuring the three sisters with various psychic powers. And wow, did Paula Graves end this series with a bang! The intrigue level is high in this one as the various players all have their own agendas. Paula Graves has quite a few surprises in store for the reader in FORBIDDEN TOUCH.
Mistress to the Beast is a cute twist on the classic Beauty and the Beast fairy tale. I really liked Lila, she's a straightforward tell it like it is type of woman. And even though she succumbed to Hunter's wishes in order to help her father she never held her tongue when it came to telling Hunter what she thought of him. My feelings for Hunter waffled a bit. I loved when he showed his vulnerability, but when he wanted to be a nasty brute he did it quite well. The chemistry and hot erotic sex scenes between these two are explosive. Mistress to the Beast is a fun and very entertaining read and I enjoyed it immensely.
5024 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Stephen Trent was sure of it. His editor was punishing him. What could there be for him to investigate at the Penitent Compound in Pennsylvania? The residents live a very simple life of abstinence and strict gender separation. And he is really having a hard taking the whole assignment seriously. But when he spots (and can't take his eyes off of) a young woman in the dining hall, he decides this assignment might not be so bad. Why does she seem so familiar to him?
9811 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Although there's only a passing mention of Demonsouled people in the beginning, you won't find out about them until almost the end. That's ok, but then the main character blindly defends someone beyond the point of inanity. I mean I almost stopped reading because it was so mind bogglingly stupid. Yet those are he only two issues I had with this highly entertaining book. I haven't read the sequels yet, but I hope they're just as good if not better.
As the hospital is so short staffed at the time she ends up filling in an application and being on staff at Jame's hospital. She also is staying at his apt. to recoupurate. Happy ending as usual.
Lacked dimension, lacked the proper elements that would have made this story great.
This really is a great prequel and it leaves a really big secret, which I don't have the answer for yet - What the hell is Lydia? are you up to relieve the day that sent Kaylee into the mental institution? you should be as Kaylee is really awesome with her comebacks to the doctors questions!
This book was written to enlighten people about the United States federal budget and it accomplishes this goal with both simplicity and style. As everyone knows, the federal budget of the United States is gigantic- the largest government budget in the world with revenues and spending levels that make it several times larger than even the largest corporation. These larger than life numbers often create confusion on the part of the public, and one of the main goals of this book is to put the numbers into perspective so that readers will understand them. Through the use of graphs, charts, and comparisons, the authors succeed at making the numbers understandable. For example, there is one section that helps the reader understand how much a billion dollars is by showing what this amount of money could buy. To quote one example, a billion dollars is enough to pay the college tuition for 45,000 people at a private university for one year. To understand how large a trillion is, you have to multiple this figure 1000 times, resulting in some mind- numbing figures. Now, when you consider that the United States total debt is more than nine trillion dollars, you can understand more fully just how serious the problem is.
The story itself was great, with plenty of action and steamy romance that at no point fizzled out. I was intrigued as to who Sophie would eventually stay with (making the pages fly by) and was pleased with the outcome of the story. I also am happy to hear that the man whom Sophie eventually does turn away will have his own story come April 2010 so I'll definitely have my eye out for that. This is Ms. Haymore's first novel and I must say it was a grand success! This is a refreshing take on historical romance that was quite a treat and one that is a definite must-read.
773 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Washington Post has a lot of information that is needed to all Americans and receiving it to my kindle on time and in a nice format really surprised me. Thank you, Dee
3979 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amazing
I agree with the comment that gardenias would have been better raised in a hothouse than planted in the front of the manor. And by carrying that handkerchief around with him I would have expected many more people to have noticed and to then have commented about the flowery smell. I love the gardenia aroma but not on a man. That he didn't notice that smell on his own person when Georgiana planted it in his clothing for the wedding is probably unrealistic. He was not in Elizabeth's presence so from where did he think that smell was coming?
CAT OF A DIFFERENT COLOR
Reviewer, TwoLips Reviews, LLC
5109 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 EASY TO NAVIGATE. I APPRECIATE THAT IN A KINDLE NEWSPAPER.
Tuttle has a very readable writing style that I really enjoyed. He develops wonderfully quirky characters. These stories really have a classic kind of tongue-in-cheek dungeon crawling humor to them. I was pleasantly surprised and very amused.
If you aren't going to read Josephus, read the Apocrypha anyway. It's well worth reading. I enjoyed it the first time I read it, and during subsequent readings.
3267 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed tihs origin story for the Lazarus - Decker relationship. I have read many of the subsequent Lazarus - Decker books but never before found the one that started it all. It does not disappoint.
276 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I am not a fan of censorship, but this book has inspired the murder of over 100,000,000 people and enslaved nations. It should not be sold anywhere.
7401 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this whole book so much after I got it on my kindle that I have to get the paper back one also!!
Johnson has a great sense of humor. Dry, realistic. "...in my experience, most things from Cheyenne whined." Then there's the comment about women and trees in Powder River.
7524 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "The Ultimate Proof of Creation" used the Bible as the ultimate standard, quoted Scripture, and used logic, so of course I liked it. The book mainly focused on using logic as the foundation in our discussions with unbelievers and even gave a two-chapter course in logic.
3459 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I love most of Catherine Coulter's historicals but this one just didn't measure up to others. The middle of the book just became confusing and the end seemed rushed. I would recommend readers go for other books in the Sherbrooke series and stay away from this one.
also good not to have tons of paper to dispose of after
8586 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I LOVED THE SETTING OF THIS BOOK. THE BALLOON ASSENTION IN ALBUQUERQUE IS BEAUTIFUL TO SEE AND THE STORY AROUND IT WAS WONDERFUL. I HAVE LOVED EVERY ONE OF THE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES.
--Overcome ego and cultivate gratitude
5206 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book for ideas to manage your money .
- ribbon bookmark
This book is bittersweet, emotionally erotic, and in series (mainly menage). Is there something better than that?
9682 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wow! When I picked up this book I had some idea what it would be like. Two guys who don't like eachother have to mate to save the Packs and so forth. Oh Boy did I not know what I was getting when I started to read this story.
2099 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this read. It was a quick book with a good story and some great sex scenes. I would recommend it.
864 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 received
8360 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved it! But I wanted more at the end, an epilogue maybe ;) Just a thought to consider. I'm even okay with the all macho sexiest double standards.
9658 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The author L.J.Martin is an excellent writer of so many novel books; if you read one or two of his books, you'll want to read more. This book, Windfall, is another great book that intriguing and catching your mind, emotionally experiencing what the main characters in this book are going through.
9813 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book is somewhat difficult to really become engrossed in. The vocabulary contains a lot of words that, when looked up using that function on my Kindle, are listed as "archaic". When I have to stop and look up words, it disturbs the flow of the VERY improbable plot.
3763 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this series is awesome and i will give every book 5 stars!! loved it, you cant help but fall in love with the characters
You are first introduced to Fiona, or Fi's character and she's running from Colorado and Garrett, who happens to be her baby's father. Things were perfect with them at first but things changed after she moved in and the situation became abusive in more ways than one. On her way to Mt. Pleasant, TX she ends up stuck after an accident and fainting. Aidan comes to her rescue and it seems like he immediately falls in love with her. He agrees to help her get a job with his uncle and that she can stay with him temporarily, in hopes that he can convince her to stay. Garrett doesn't stay out of the picture long because he can't handle the fact that Fiona left him. They end up both agreeing to get married and go through planning it, and everyone is happy until Garrett shows up. Thanks to Aidan's Uncle and cousins he doesn't do anything other than yell a bit, and there is a very happy ending to this book.
2436 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can you imagine participating in an event without even knowing that it challenges a long held belief and then being radically changed by it? This is what happened to Sara Miles, the atheist, takes communion in a San Fransisco Episcopal church. It changes her life, the life of the church, the life of the community and the individual lives of many needy people.
Who was Jesus?
9668 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amazing how one author can move so effortlessly from the western genre he is most noted for to the slick world of high stakes finance and the "own your own jet" set to the jungles and rice paddies of Vietnam. There are constants in Martin's writing, however: impeccable research, characters so well developed that you'd swear you personally know them, well drawn visual descriptions, heart pulsing excitement, breathtaking suspense, a well-honed craft, and a just and moral ending. Hard to beat.
Now Caro is divorced and her daughter, Emma, is lying in a hospital bed, in a coma after the car she was in with her father was struck by a drunk driver. Caro is convinced Emma will one day wake up but everyone else believes Emma is a lost cause. When Stephan comes to visit and comfort Caro in her time of need, her strength of will convinces him there is hope for Emma to make it. Now they stand together against the rest of Caro's family, united in their faith Emma will one day wake up.
7634 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Clifff always write a fast paced story. Good characters, easy to follow but the surprise ending is always there. Keeps you guessing all the way
9150 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Once again Beth Kery delivers. This is a sit on the edge of your chair trying to figure it out. Is he Sean, no he's Jack, no he's Sean, no he's Jack.......don't make bets on the answer because it will blow your mind away at the twists, the turns and the returns. I'm not sure I could have held out as long as Belle did to make love to Sean but, God Bless her patience. It also gives us another type of lesson.....don't put off what may never happens as life has a funny way of turning a different direction than the road we have mapped out. Jack is a strong character and keeps Belle guessing even if her mind and heart are battling, he tries to keep her believing she is sane while thinking insanely. Yet, was she?
As a dedicated reader of paranormal fiction, it's not often I encounter a book that finds a way to make hauntings feel new, but from the vivid description of Jo's ghostly second sight to Wyatt's paranormal encounters of the very close kind. This story brings one inventive revelation after another. The Ghost Exterminator is a real original and a definite Recommended Read.
3424 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has been the best memoir of mental illness that I ever read . It was put together with grace and truth without harm to anyone . Excellent!!!
This book... This book is just wow. I'm not even sure what to say about this book, honestly.
Wyatt doesn't believe in ghosts. Jo exterminates them. Both have their issues, not the least of which is that they're complete opposites and each generally holds in great disdain everything the other is all about. That, however, doesn't stop the sparks from flying - it actually ignites them. It also doesn't prevent Wyatt from accepting that there's something wrong with his house, and to protect his investment, he's determined to try every option, even if that means having the wacky Jo Banks try to work her mojo on his newest jewel in his Bed & Breakfast crown. The experience will alter both their lives...well, either that, or end them.
Hansel and Grethel
Everything nice he tried to do for anyone always ended up in them being treated worse or dying.
534 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Allison Brennan never fails to deliver. The Prison Break Trilogy is almost as good as the Lucy Kincaid series. It's a very good way to pass the time until the next Lucy Kincaid book is released in June. Can't wait! But I definitely recommend the Prison Break Trilogy too.
Good Christmas story. I liked both of the huge nosey overbearing families with deep connections to each other going back years. The romance between Belle and Rafe just further cemented the bond between those families.
4498 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The cover:
7133 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was very satisfied with all the stories in this book. I strongly recommend anything this author has done as being worthy of purchase and the time it takes to read it.
but for all the interesting material
Where Scottoline shines is once the case gets to court. When you reach page 300 and they're getting ready for trial, you start wondering how Scottoline is going to fill the second half of the book. She does so brilliantly, better even than many nonfiction true crime books cover trials. In fact, the only book I can think of that goes into this much detail of the trial, specifically the dialogue, is Bataille's The Trial of Gilles de Rais (in which the second half of the book is simply unexpurgated trial transcripts). In both Bataille's work of nonfiction and Scottoline's novel, we are given solid evidence that cutting out the supposedly extraneous material of a trial, a rather common method of speeding up books/movies/TV shows, may be good for cutting time, but that all the other stuff is going to be just as gripping to the devoted reader of courtroom-procedure books. Scottoline takes us, line by line, through a cross-examination instead of summarizing. It's wonderful. Would that more courtroom-drama authors did such things. Maybe, as Scottoline gains the audience she deserves, it'll catch on.
Hope for Alice may be gone, but there are many Alice's out in the world, and thanks to this story, they don't always have to live in fear that no one will save them.
What is a true conversion?
Books like this remind us in this time of relative peace (notwithstanding the very real fighting that goes on in the present day) the tremendous debt that all of us owe to those who endured unspeakable danger and hardships to bring down Nazi Germany. Need I add that it is a reminder of the debt that we all owe to the soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen who are serving America in the present day. This is a well-written and lucid account of combat by an intelligent and brilliant soldier.
* Kindle
7782 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this book today and I'm half way through it already i love it so far I can't stop reading it I know there are more juicy details to come well back to book reading.
I have read many books about male/female differences (and numerous counseling books), so much of the material here I already knew. I was reading it to determine if I should recommend it to folks I counsel. I was surprised to find useful and practical information here I had never seen before.
4466 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you want to be in the crazed hid of a girlhood has been kidnapped and raped repeatedly by a sadistic jerk, this might be the book for you.
Jaw dropping wow-factor, unless you're into pop stuff or chick stuff like my friends and work mates and half the family.
2600 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. The conflicts didn't last long and the hero showed his love long before he told her he loved her.
4 1/2 Kisses, 1 1/2 Peppers
1171 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Denise Agnew knows how to write hot, military men and this book is no exception. The communication in the form of letters between Eve and Sean add to their chemistry and elevate the sexual tension to flaming intensity. MALE CALL has all elements of a fun, sexy book that will keep you wanting more. Fortunate for Denise Agnew fans, there are more books in the Hot Zone series. I recommend MALE CALL and the other books in the series. You will not be disappointed.
4120 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hold Me Tight is an excellent reference for couples and therapists. It starts by explaining that all fear and insecurity in relationships is due to fear of abandonment. It continues with good examples of couples who needed to learn to communicate and understand each other better. The combination of ideas and examples makes it a great read.
Naturally readers everywhere hope to see the day that Will and Evanlyn find their freedom and return to loved ones back home. That may well happen by the end of this book - but even if it does, the eternal battle against the forces of evil goes on, and on, and on. And that is a good thing, it must be said. Mr Flanagan bas crafted a fantasy tale so deep, so enriching, so fulfilling and so much fun to immerse yourself in, that you simply don't want it to stop.
7180 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 CAN WE GET A PART 2..I ENJOY ALL OF SYLVIA'S BOOKS..YEAP IF HAD IT FIGURED OUT BUT IT WAS VERY INTERESTING AND MY EROTIC
Piper's Paratime is an infinite band of parallel Earths, each splitting off as the result of a decision somewhere in history. The resulting levels range from uninhabited Earths to Earths with high space-faring civilizations. And one of those Earths discovered how to travel between these worlds.
While "The Dickens with Love" is not a whodunit, Mr. Lanyon still incorporates an element of mystery to it as James investigates the Dickens manuscript and tries to untangle its background and origins. I found this process of discovery to be a very interesting and well executed addition to the story. Overall, I truly enjoyed "The Dickens with Love." This story is smart, fun, and just plain entertaining, and I found reading to be an excellent way to usher in the holiday season.
Anna is a new werewolf who has been seriously abused by the pack that should be protecting her. What they don't realize (or pretend not to) is that shes an Omega. Omegas are highly coveted wolves because they are able to calm the pack as a whole. They lead to a more stable environment for the naturally volatile wolves. Charles originally was sent to Annas town to handle the alpha situation. When Bran gets a call from Anna, that mission becomes more about protecting Anna than looking into the issues with the pack. Lucky for them, the two missions intersect and they are able to kill two birds with one stone.
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8256 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Feelin' the Vibe by Candice Dow is the follow-up to her debut novel Caught in the Mix. Caught in the Mix ended with Devin Patterson marrying another woman, although, Clark Winston, the love of his life was begging him not to. This story finds ex lovers 10 years removed, with successful lives of their own. Devin is newly married and preparing to run for Congress. Clark has been married for several years and has changed her life completely. She and her new husband are feeling the strain of trying to have a child. All appearances would indicate that Clark and Devin have moved on. But, have they?
1984 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of my son's absolutely loves this series. I was able to buy the whole set new here on Amazon and it arrived two days later with my prime account. I found the new price here on Amazon only slightly, and I mean slightly, higher than the used prices for these items on Ebay. Considering the price, and the excellent delivery options from Amazon, the choice was a no brainer. They all came in one box and were packed correctly.
morning so many years ago has remained for me a standard by which
9796 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In the beginning it isn't clear what has happened although from the conditions the narrator, Mia, finds herself in, we could guess it's the aftermath of a hurricane. When the book takes place is also vague, I believe purposely. Although it has to be in the future, we can easily surmise it isn't by much. The world Callea describes is credible given the underlying assumption of the string of natural disasters and the repercussions that would stem from them.
4198 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Where Does the Money Go?" is a guide for people who care about where the country is going but don't have the time or inclination to become budget experts. The authors point out that in 31 of the last 35 years the government in Washington, D.C. has spent more than it collected in taxes. Our federal deficit now totals $9 trillion, and will escalate as boomers retire and draw upon Social Security and Medicare. Meanwhile, more and more concern is being raised about the AMT - set to kick in at $200,000 in '69, and threatening more and more "middle-income" families as inflation continues.
2004 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Each book is as good as the last, or better. Great for middle school or upper elementary readers who love war stories and heroes.
261 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Joyce Meyer Book came as expected and in a timely manner.
together. With Caution is another great story by J.L. Langley. I am
9451 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I hate to give pan reviews, but really - the limericks in this book are poorly written, don't always rhyme, don't always follow the appropriate meter, and are rarely humorous. I read through more than half the poems to give it a chance, and I found perhaps one that was worthy of being published. I would give this a pass.
I was hooked from the first page. I couldn't hardly put this one down!
6969 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A continuation of great main characters and well worth reading.
It s just so damn too convenient I found.
The book is about a knitting circle and the stories of all the members---it's almost like a book of short stories, as all the members of the circle have a tragedy in their past and present, and they all tell of that tragedy---many of these stories are about the loss of a child in one way or another. I looked forward to hearing each story, and they were all well told.
It's not often that I'd tell someone to see the movie rather than read the book. But this is one of those times.
Maggie Toussaint, also known as Rigel Carson, for Muddy Rose Reviews
6. Marie Harte's Rachel's Totem - lighter, less developed para-erotica featuring a variety of shifters in a quirky little town
Previously, I would turn the Whispernet (or whatever it is called) off in the morning after receiving my newspapers. Now, I tend to leave it on all day so I can enjoy (or skip, as the case may be) any new Amazon blog.
I liked this book, and it is a series that I would recommend. There are still lots of single vamps that need to find true love, and I wonder what dangers might emerge. A 3,5 with a promise of more to come. I enjoyed this story, and I sure enjoyed the background for the story. It was a sweet story, throw in some passion and mix with one big nosy family.
Catering to humans and vampires at his new club, Brett Andrews thought he had it all including the beautiful vampire, Lisa. When Lisas old lover shows up at the club, Brett begins to fear that he will lose her, but thats not in Lisa or Leos plans at all.
4444 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 OVERALL: 4 STARS
7821 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 College roommates find love for each other at different times. Denial and disbelief develop into something strong and true... But do they have the strength to stand up to their college soccer team members. They're about to graduate and someone has to ake a stand or they'll both need to walk away.
7572 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One person is a rich socialite who considers herself ugly and apparently everyone else
24 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Nicholas Van Tassel sees Etna Bliss on the night of a terrible fire and comes to her aid. He is captivated by her and decides that he must have her for his wife. He will do anything to attain his goal. Etna agrees after a long courtship to be his wife but there is a problem. She tells Nicholas that she can not love him and that she never will.
7966 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Long ago, the Commission on Earth sent away anyone that had any form of paranormal abilities to planets far away--or so they thought. And if only a few of them made it to their destination, that is not Earth's problem now, is it?
1022 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "The Huffington Post" on the Kindle is a fun, useful blog that nicely duplicates the content of the same-titled Web site. You get analysis, commentary, rants, and insights on the world of politics and daily life (emphasis on the former), all with a decidedly left-of-center bent. That's an important point to make. While not blindly partisian, you probably won't enjoy the content of this blog unless your political sensibilities run more towards pulling the "D" lever in the voting booth. Me, I like the blog just fine, finding comfort in immersing myself in the views of (more often than not) like-minded individuals several times a day. "The Huffington Post" is stingy on photos (in fact, I can't say that I've seen the Kindle version use any photos at all, unlike its photo-heavy Web counterpart) but it does update several times a day with new articles. C'mon, take the plunge... this blog is especially entertaining and engaging as we approach a presidential election and Congress is running around in panic as Wall Street collapses. But I'm guessing I'll still keep it around even after our guy wins and the markets right themselves one way or another.
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In Living Dead Girl, a girl, we don't know her real name for the majority of the novella, is kidnapped by a man named Ray when she is 10 years old. She was on a field trip with her classmates when she wandered away and he said he would "show her back to her classmates". Eventually, they leave the aquarium where the field trip is occurring and he takes her back to his house. He starts to call her Alice and requires that she stays his "little girl" forever.
6236 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I started with the first book, then I did something that I never have never done. Reading a new author (to me). I didn't wait a few days to see if I was still impressed. I went ahead and bought the first 3 book set. To top it off I just got the second trilogy. Aside from a couple editing (yes, only a couple) these books are great! I even broke my promise to myself about getting so involved, I toss caution to the winds and jump.
It's the type of book that many writers strive for and few achieve because even when it doesn't make sense, it makes perfect sense. Choosing a favorite character at first glance is easy, but when you give it some thought, it's tough to pick one over the others and in that sense, the characters in these stories are written toys to play with in your imagination. Truth be told, most people would pick Pooh, because after all, who doesn't want to snuggle with a honey loving bear who goes on expotitions (perfect spelling :D)? But you think about it and Eeyore might rhyme with 'bore' but you can't help but want to hug him and tell him everything will be Ok. You can't help but smile at the thought of Piglet being surrounded by water, or how naughty Kanga can be even when she can't help but fuss over her dear Roo. Owl is silly in his wisdom and that's what makes him so charming and Rabbit for however mischievous he wants to be ends up opening his heart and teaching us as they all do the goodness that is within us.
The story was hard to follow and important things were not described except in passing. However it was the ending that got me. This was no Michael Rennie or Keaneau Reeve story.
The story is about a campground of mostly pre-teens, who end up being without any adult supervision after a fog, of unknown but deadly variety, cuts them off from most of the world.
I enjoyed the first person point of view, as it was done well. The tone started off humorous but grew darker and more suspenseful toward the end. I thought Mr. Tuttle handled the change in tone with skill.
Finally, there were A LOT of loose ends such as ***SPOILER*** who shot at Nicholas, how did her "foster" brother's desire to solve the myster play into things, what was up with the scepter with the "feeling of magic" that Nicholas and Grayson saw - but nothing happened with, how could Nicholas be both himself and Egan...and many more loose ends ***END OF SPOILERS*** I am not sure if all of these loose ends and characters that went nowhere were to setup future books or what.
The characters were easy to understand, their motivations were clear, they knew their place in the face of history and overall were quite likeable.
Love this series!!
Will and Evanlyn/Cassandra are definitely out of their element in the frigid land of Skandia. Skandia is so different from Arulaen that it literally sucks the life of them, especially Will. Evanlyn is a princess and while inured to hardship, as evinced by events in the second book, becoming a slave to a Jarl is definitely outside her comfort zone. The fact that Will becomes little more than an invalid, she is forced to rely on her own wits and not those of others if she is to prevail.
The stories in Craig Johnson's book--and in subsequent books in the series--are well-written and engaging; the characters are superb. These books are about discovering Walt's secrets, joining him in fighting his battles, and connecting with the people around him. Short-run characters appear, are understood and described by Walt, and fade back into the landscape or move on. Or pass on. The longer-term characters gradually define themselves and help define Walt Longmire.
2038 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "The Icebound Land is the 3rd in the ongoing series "Ranger's Apprentice" by John Flanagan. It is 266 pages in length.
And I can go on and on.
Overall, "Living Dead Girl" is a memorable albeit painful read. Not the book I would widely recommend and certainly not the one for younger readers.
3106 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good book enjoyed reading it and trying to adopt some of it's suggestions
7177 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Held my attention....I kind of flip through some of the pages quickly because it didn't seem interesting...other then that it was a good read for the price...
This book concerns the deaths of young men who raped and brutalized a young Indian girl several years before. Unfortunately, they were only given a slap on the hands by the judge. Now, someone has come forward to avenge the Indian girl. The list of suspects is long, since there are so many in the county who disliked the young men and feel that they got away without any significant punishment for their deeds.
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That's normally where people's acquaintance with Austen ends. But she actually wrote a number of other things -- a brilliantly manipulative widow who seduces, plots and schemes; her "History of England"; two unfinished novels, "The Watsons" and "Sanditon"; some letters; and some bits of her juvenalia, including some funny early spoofs and her "scraps."
If you're in business, you need to read this paper. Couple it with the AP Blog and you're good to go.
4745 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great book. Some people have really watered down the gospel over the years, and while this book doesn't say anything radically new, it does remind us that the call of salvation is a call to discipleship. Nice work.
Maj Sjwall and Per Wahl are masters of the police procedural. With their unflinching look at a decadent society in which no one is safe, they bring home the terror of everyday life. They also demonstrate the ways in which unrelenting stress and long hours away from home damage the emotional well-being and personal lives of many homicide detectives. The authors portray the police officers skillfully, and by the end of the book, we feel as if we have grown to understand why they are so quirky, quick-tempered, and frustrated.
This is a great adventure story that not only keeps you involved, but doubles nicely as a history and geography of Manhattan. I imagine it's particularly poignant if you're a New Yorker, but never having been there I can tell you it didn't lose anything.
9266 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Funny, sexy, frustrating and loving. Headstrong Ginny and blind to the truth Ryan really come head to head before realizing they love each other. Great read.
Cover Thoughts: Look at them abs! I love the Atlantis covers and this is no exception, but its not the best or the worst. Mediocre at best.
Baby Step 6: Pay Off Your Home Mortgage (page 186)
1487 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thoroughly engrossing, highly entertaining & very interesting. Unique characters in a unique world. Couldn't put it down. Lots of fascinating bits of information along the way as well. I had forgotten what a good read a Kellerman book is! Looking forward to reading the next one. In the meantime, I will savor this one & you will too.
1113 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this entire series. Ready read that holds my interest.
4721 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Amy works way too hard as a lawyer and basically has no personal life. The good side to her working so hard is always getting to see Justin, a man she's wanted for years. Amy and Justin end up having to go to Hawaii to finalize a case they've been working on. Little does Amy know that Justin has wanted her since the day he saw her. While in Hawaii he intends to make his feelings known and give her one of her secret fantasies.
2778 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Short and Sweet Review, by Michelle:
7822 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I started reading this book with a bit or trepidation but that all fell away as I got to know more about Duke and Mav. College roommates for four years, they play hard and are fiercely competitive.
5742 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you are into Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie you will enjoy this. A new look at CSI and how it could have begun. The short stories are a break from the longer stories which i found kept it from becoming to heavy.
The emphasis of this book are the teachings of Jesus Himself. There are some who believe that the epistles should be a greater influence in the believer's life than the Gospels, and I lean that way (though I believe all the epistles should be the guideline, while others focus solely on Paul's letters). However, MacArthur does cross reference the epistles.
I wander what happened after this book ended???? hint, hint
One woman, two husbands. And Sophie truly loves them both. How can you not want to read every word to find out how this dilemma can be resolved? This is the sort of emotionally charged scenario that only masters such as Julia Quinn and Lavyrle Spencer dare to attempt, yet Jennifer Haymore takes this on in her New York debut.
Ransom Blake is Adam's younger step brother. Ransom is a single father with an adorable little first grade daughter. Ransom is young, gorgeous, and virile.
The protagonist, Allie, struggles in her new role of mother; she's heavier than before the baby's birth, she no longer wants to return to her job, and she's fearful of losing her husband, Eric's love. The theme of fear is prevalent. Eric has a dislike of church based on his fear of being attacked by a pervert. Betty, Allie's mother-in-law, has a fear of being forever stuck in the role of doormat. Sally Jo is afraid of her sales ladies dropping out of the program. And several characters display a fear of losing control. We can all relate to being afraid.
5150 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not much more I can that I haven't said already.... Sherrilyn Kenyon has done it yet again! You can't help but fall in love with the characters and Kenyon's writing style
PARALLAX is taut fiction and is a fascinating read.
5914 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have to say that Charles and Anna are my favorite. Love the Alpha and Omega series! Patricia Briggs is a talented must read author.
The first time we met Nina was at The Accidental Werewolf, and she was the toughest girl I have ever known. Of course, she doesn't know how to be a vampire, and the firsts chapters are all about her dealing with her inner-vampire and whining. I wished there was more action, but it was at the middle of the book that I started to get it.
Beats me why Oscar's life was brief or wondrous because the author took off on different rabbit trails and left him behind.
5841 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked this book because it was informative and spiritual at the same time. It was easy to understand and enjoyable reading.
2164 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Why I liked this book: This is definitely a page-turner and a true sequel in that you have to have read Without Reservations to understand how Remi is a new wolf and the type of man he was to his friends. Learning about Remi's past, his present and being uncertain about his future is as scary for the reader as it is for the characters. Langley weaves such an intriguing tale with this sequel that you are engrossed in the story from the get-go. You WANT to understand Remi's trepidation with his feelings for Jake and see how he overcomes his fears to protect himself and his little brother. The dialogue is so wonderful, you feel like you're sitting in the room, bar, bedroom with the characters and seeing everything they are.
2828 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Nina Blackman is your average urban woman, despite her friend being turned into a werewolf last year (in The Accidental Werewolf). She is just starting a new job as a dental assistant, when a patient accidentally bites her hand...no big deal, except that he is a vampire, and now Nina is too!
Georgie is a woman as lost to her needs, as Luthor is lost in the tropical jungles. No sense of herself, no grasp on what she really wants, her quest to find Luthor is really a quest to find herself.
Now here I have a confession. I love nice characters in books. People use the word nice often in distaste, as if there could be nothing more boring. I think nice is very underrated and, what can I say, it's a quality I appreciate, in fiction and RL. However, yep, there's a however, because Jacob was so nice for several books, I was expecting Jacob to reveal a nasty side - I hope it's not too much of a spoiler when Isay it never appears!!
3038 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You cannot go wrong reading the LA Times. Concise, accurate, entertaining, and yet covers a wide-range of topics, and interests.
Ms. Roth's characters in this story are the too-full of himself alpha, Sevan and the lovely vixin, Lorelei. As always, her characters are ones you either love or hate. In this case, I loved them both.
I enjoyed this book and will definitely be finishing the trilogy, I can't wait to find out more about these characters.
decided to give her a try and since then I have read all her books' I think Her stories are better than Johnathon.
6994 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Revenge is the cold dish, and the weather can be seriously cold in Absaroka county, Wyoming. The sheriff is nearing retirement. His deputy would rather be in New York. His best friend might be the last person to have seen the dead guy alive. And his best friends friends might have multiple reasons to have wished the dead guy harm. Meanwhile his homes unfinished and his lifes on hold. But none of that will stop him from keeping people safe and solving his case.
5112 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So much better than the NY TImes or even The Wall Street Journal. Most meaty reading for a daily. American dailies have to raise their game plan.
Having just visited Pompei, it brought the city to life for me. The repetition of ideas and incidents were tiresome... Some editing is needed.
Final Verdict: A fascinating look into medieval warfare in a fantastic setting with equally fantastic characters.
4240 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 i've always loved these girls recipes
I couldn't put this novella down and will definitely be reading more by this author!!
436 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I don't know how Ms. Johanson manages to keep these enticing stories going strong, but I am so great full she does. This story was mesmerizing!
1956 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. Was a great story and was easy to read, had a hard time putting it down
The next 4 books kept getting better and better. Part of that might have been because the repeating characters were getting more interesting as their personalities were developing. The final book seemed too short, and because it had none of the familiar characters, was not as interesting for me.
The author does a wonderful job explaining the phenomenon and its impacts. Good read
5100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read a few of the for Dummies series and have to say that some of them have disappointed. But not this one! Puppies for Dummies is excellent, full of useful information, written in a warm inviting tone. We got a rescue dog from the Humane Society and the woman there who told me she has read hundreds of dog training books, recommended this one and I can see why. It's comprehensive without being dry. I have felt that the dummies' series padded some of the books, but this one doesn't feel repetitive or padded at all. Each chapter was interesting and you can read it linearly or jump to the chapter/section that is relevant for you.
1906 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this book the first time I read it long ago and loved it again reading it today! One of my students reminded me of this book as they were reading it as well. Excellent book. Well crafted.
After they had been together a couple of weeks, Hailey finally told him what he had known all along. She was afraid he would leave if they didn't have sex, and equated it to her dad leaving her when she was just a small child. Gage couldn't believe she didn't get it. He was completely in love with her, and now he just had to get her to believe it. There was no way he would let her get away.
I had two issues with the novel, however, that should be noted. The first is the EXTENSIVE use of Spanish throughout the novel. This took two forms. The first, and least problematic, were the frequent slang words sprinkled throughout the book. Most of these were easily identifiable through context. Who knew there were so many different Spanish slang terms for the female sexual organ?
9380 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really lived this book. It sure was hard to lay it down. Grace and Trick made this book exciting. A must read!
9547 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've found this daily blog to be an excellent resource for free Kindle ebooks. There are books available in more than 20 categories every day, including poetry, cooking, politics, religion, horror, sci-fi, romance, thrillers, and books for children.
2092 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The narrator in Anne Enright's THE GATHERING Veronica-- "an ugly enough thing I had always thought"-- Hegarty is one of nine surviving children out of twelve (with seven miscarriages) of a large Irish family. Liam, the closest sibling to her, both in age (he is eleven months older) and in affection, has died. She has the sad task of making all the burial arrangements that include telling their frail, aged mother. The surviving members of this wildly dysfunctional clan meet for a wake (the gathering) so realistic that it will break your heart.
If you must read this book, and I recommend you don't waste your time, get it from the library or wait until it show's up in the one dollar remainder bin at the book store.
Dakota Cassidy is back with the 2nd book in her 'Accidentally' series, "Accidentally Dead". The same three heroines from her first book "The Accidental Werewolf" are back and this time it's nasty-tempered Nina's turn. After deciding selling makeup just wasn't her thing, Nina went to school and became a dental hygenist. Her first day on the job, one of the patients has a bad reaction to the anesthetic and BITES her. Two days later she wakes up with some wickedly long fangs! What to do, what to do? She calls her recently werewolfed friend, Marty, because, HEY, werewolves and vampires...close enough. So Marty, Nina, and Wanda (the only normal one left) decide to beard the vampire in his lair...er, something like that and off they go.
A Passionate Marriage - Harlequin Presents # 2307 - March 2003
This is a historical romance in that the words flow in an old fashion cadence...
3982 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The best self help book I've ever read. Half of mine is highlighted now!! All profound advice. Not 10 step or 12 rules that you will forget. Simple life transforming thought. The basis of the much newer Opera book- "The Secret'. But its no secret AT ALL this was originally published in 1910. Timeless advice on not only how to get rich but how to lead a good life.
6482 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well developed characters, good plot, well researched setting, my favorite time in history. I highly recommend the whole series. Angela Hunt is a favorite author of mine.
2151 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 When we first see Jake in Without Reservations (an all around great book!) we see a sensible, mature man willing to wait for his destined love. I was not expecting Sub/dominance sex play. Just horrible! There should have been a warning on this.
"Oscar Wao" is also an immigrant family saga, and here is where lie the most serious and political tone of the novel. It is interesting that most of the Dominican history is told in footnotes - as if the history itself was, for the rest of the world, nothing more than a footnote.
Walter Longmire is the sheriff of fictional Absaroka County in Wyoming. Bordering on Indian territory, Longmire sometimes finds himself caught between two worlds. His best friend, Henry Standing Bear, is his bridge between two cultures. Several years prior, four white teenage boys sexually assaulted a special needs Indian girl. The four got off with outrageously light sentences. When one of the boys is found dead of a gunshot wound, there is speculation that it could have been a hunting accident. But soon, Walt knows for sure that the boys are being targeted by someone seeking revenge for their prior sins. The murder weapon is a Sharps riflea historic gun and not too common in these parts. It also takes special talent to fire a Sharps great distances, which narrows Longmires list of suspects. How The Cold Dish plays out it exciting and suspenseful. It definitely had us on the edge of our seats and we didn't see the ending coming, at all.
Having found the easy and dramatically effective information from Jason Fung that got my blood glucose reading down over 100 points in 3 days doing his;mini fasts' of no eating between meals for as little time as 5 or 6 hours, I was surprised to find on page 46 of this book the advise:
7823 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Quick paced easy read. Characters don't have much depth but are interesting enough. Lots of hot sexy man love. If you are looking for a quick easy LGBT read this will fill the bill.
It is around this skeletal framwork that first time novelist Robert Hicks tells the story of Carrie and her family. Along the way their is romance, murder, mystery and meditations on the nature of life and death; chaos and order, memory and hope.
9825 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great read. I wasn't sure i was going to like it at first, but it grew on me and I read it quickly. It's a dark tale of a journey to the very heart of hell and filled with strong charachters and a good pace to the tale. Well worth reading.
What was So-So/Didn't Like: Not a darn thing!
6614 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was a homerun. There was a solid plot, deep characters that I came to care about, action, and some deep thinking moral issues. How do a group of teenagers survive the end of the world? The actions taken by the kids were plausible and just plain neat to read. I can only hope I am as resourceful as these kids were if alien space fog invades earth.
7050 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the book. Arrived on time and in great shape. Found a great new character in Walt. Thanks
It is still one of my favourite books but I will admit that there are a few clunky moments in it ... this is a fun, sweet, GFY romance but it doesn't survive overly-close scrutiny ... if you are in the mood for fluff with a bit of substance (i.e. Cappuccino fluff verses spun candy) then read this book & enjoy the story ... I do ... repeatedly ;-)
2483 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There's something very special in the whimsicalness of Winnie-the -Pooh. It never takes itself too seriously, warms the heart, and reminds you that sometimes logic is overrated and a good story can sometimes to well to do without it.
215 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was well written and I had trouble putting it down. There was a lot of action. We got to learn more about Bennie and her life.
So how could I help loving the Lady Julia Grey books? Simple. I couldn't. The three books in this very nicely priced ebook bundle were much more mystery than romance, but that's okay. They were engaging and well constructed. The underlying romance -- which in these three books take Julia and Brisbane from first meeting to marriage -- is subtle but gripping. Brisbane is such a delicious, deeply layered character.
4887 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Even though the book was short, I enjoyed the story line and how fast it moved while reading. I recommend it for an afternoon read.
Annis Ward Jackson your story has me going to 1 click your 2nd book in this series ( .#2 Blue Ridge Parkway Plunge (Rachel Myers Murder Mysteries) to see what happens with David, Rachel, Issac and the farm.
372 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book is filled with theory based on an idea of utopian life on eartg. The idea of a perfect society is great but all attempts have failed or are failing. Even China is moving towards capitalism.
4013 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Even though The Science of Getting Rich is written in language that was pretty much used back in the good old days, it still has the punch of the message. I loved it. I'm practicing it and have seen some odd results that can easily be interpreted as being well on the pathway. Like suddenly getting catalogs in the mail of items that are very expensive. I've never seen these before. And meeting people who already have their riches and making friends with one. This is very interesting. I'm looking forward to my future. Thank you, Mr Wattles.
First suggestion: Class this as a children's book as it would be perfect for a group of 8-to-10-year-olds around a Cub Scout campfire.
6177 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book should be commended for its strong hooks, blessedly spare plot (for once, there aren't 25 lead characters who get split into different dimensions), and ability to build curiosity and suspense. While I was reading it, I genuinely wanted to read it, and the writing pulled me all the way through to the end.
I love all of the girls, but really wish I could have gotten to know all of them better. There is another novel set in the same world which gives more information about Paula, the scholarly sister I believe. It was on the shelf right next to this one, but I didn't snaffle it! The ending for Tati - I wanted to know more! More!
This is an emotional story filled with love and turmoil. It is sad at times and joyful at others. You want them to stay together but you don't know how that is possible. You ache for them. It keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens next. When a book has the power to move you then you know it's a good one. This is a great book by a talented author. I would recommend it to any one who enjoys Paranormal Romance.
1879 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great
1722 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Held me from the moment I started reading right to the last page and left me wanting more
"I gave her a great job ..." "she bought a beautiful home" "I needed her help ..." "She told me she couldn't do it ..." "Later I found out here business failed. I was really happy ..." "I go out of my way to make her life miserable .." (pp 179-180)
5747 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 To be honest, I usually read fiction, especially sci-fi/fantasy and occasionally thrillers with WWII links (Enigma, Black Cross, The Shadowman). Enigma was a work of pure fiction, based on the premise that the Third Reich had expanded, survived and become a permanent fixture on the European landscape.
Wisehart appropriates Dante's ice-bound Lucifer and gives him the voice of the Miltonic Satan from "Paradise Lost." Wretched and regretful, it is difficult not to sympathize with the fallen angel who will forever be separated from God. Fated to spend eternity yearning for the light he has lost, Satan lies trapped in a frozen bed of his own tears.
While it moved a bit slowly at times, overall, this was a fascinating novel of huge scope. The universe created in the pages of this novel is vast and immensely interesting.
1051 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like this blog....but if it is going to be affected by the new NYT pay-wall I will drop it
was a very boring read
9561 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Plot/Storyline: 4 Stars
2879 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An achingly beautiful book. I was sad to finish it.
1963 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read for teens.
891 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 ok
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6539 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love this author this was the first book and it was a great read - enjoyed the characters
925 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a fascinating collection of collected stories, many different versions of one another. If you are interested in these fairytales, I would advise for you to get various published stories of the Brothers Grimm's tales.
5597 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good story about two people and their lack of communication. It seems at every turn they have a misunderstanding. You get a glimpse of a little steaminess between Dan and Lucy. It is a sweet quick romance.
5337 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Vic and Jacob have moved in together. Vic is a bit overwhelmed with it. Lisa suddenly shows up needing to talk to Vic. Add to this, the case of an elderly woman being traumatized, is taking up all of Jacob's time.
63 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love anything with Chewbacca in it. Him and his family is just a bonus. Kind of nice to see him having problems with his son.
THE COLD DISH is just another instance of the book being better than the TV show. Walt has a sense of humor in the book. He also has a great deal of respect for Native American spirituality. There's a scene where Henry is wounded and Walt has to carry him back to safety in the middle of a blizzard. He almost freezes to death. He hears bells and sees ghostlike Cheyenne Indians who lead him out of danger, left with frost bitten ears and hands. You might want to read this section twice. I had no idea what was going on. Somewhere in there Vic was also coming to his aid.
4931 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Emma Carter owns Wallflowers a store for anything you can hang on a wall. It is also what she considers herself and her partner Becky Yeager to be - Wallflowers and because of her looks and the spitefull behavior by some of the other women in town, what she feels she will always be.
1) has information about exercise and diabetes that I have not seen anywhere else before. Was very useful to me in planning my workouts.
But it shouldn't be so bloody obvious! (Pun intended.) Don't get me started on the "mysterious" person! From the first time he is introduced, it is absolutely 100% crystal clear what's going to happen - and it's absolutely 100% unbelievable that Lissi doesn't even have a clue! Come on, she CAN'T be that dense? I literally groaned out loud when I realized that the book really *was* going to end the way I'd suspected all along; I'd hope that it was a red herring.
They make a nice diversion from the dreadful headlines we see and read each day in the media.
6424 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Daily Mail is a good choice if you are looking for a newspaper with a European (mostly Right Wing, in my opinion) perspective and you want a good selection of articles to read. Although photos are limited, as in most Kindle newspapers, the number and variety of stories and editorials make up for this shortcoming. Recently, I've noticed stories about Michael Jackson and the Tour de France that were unique in their approach... something that is hard to find with most stories that the Media has already beaten to death.
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This isn't just Oscar's story. This is the Cabral's family story, for in truth, Oscar isn't the most formidable or even interesting member.
5653 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 How can a man, that doesn't have feelings and a woman, who can't touch anyone, ever come together to fight serial killers. Read and enjoy
5008 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The CEV translation is a very easy to read Bible and easy to understand. It stands along with the other translations and is useful in comparison of scripture verses that may be somewhat difficult to understand. I have read it from cover to cover and can appreciate the fact that the translators have done a really good job in conveying what the Word of God is teaching us.
6411 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Risky Pleasures and Beyond Temptation are my favorite out of the four stories. Morgan & Cameron are passionate men. The love & steamy sex scenes in Risky Pleasures had me wanting more. I especially loved the twist at the end.
This was a pleasant read for me, and no better time to read something with a holiday theme. Mr. Lanyon wove an interesting tale and seems to know his Dickens, giving the story a feeling of believability, even know I know little about that world. I liked that James took a while to give into the romance, acknowledge he was in love, making the happy ending even more rewarding. The conversations between the men were enjoyable. The sex, well, it was okay, but for some reason fell a little flat for me. It didn't seem to matter much since I was so invested in the story and the relationship that I was just glad they had a good time. :)
remained for me a standard by which I judge my own affection
8417 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After reading Wolf Signs, I was thrilled to know that Ms. Arend would continue on this series with Robyn's brother Tad.
Knowing can put a curse on a persons life. Id traded in a pack of lies for a pack of truth, and I didn't know which one was heavier. Which one took the most strength to carry around? It was a ridiculous question, though, because once you know the truth, you cant ever go back and pick up your suitcase of lies. Heavier or not, the truth is yours now.
The Cadre of Ten
This of course is the main story line-neither Christiana or Beckett-two very stubborn people-never want to declare their love for one another. Long after he is Lord of the castle -he feels protective of her and whisks her immediately to the safety of the castle walls-to become a member of his serving help.
P.S. Amazon rejected this review, I think because I included the name of the curse mentioned in the book it starts with an F
Enjoy!
2798 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Kidnapped at age ten, a teenager known only as "Alice" has spent the past year suffering physical, sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her abductor, Ray.
On the Edge kept me on the edge that is for sure. Delightfully erotic, I found Brett's attraction to Leo just downright arousing. Lisa knew what she wanted and was not afraid to reach for her dreams. Mnages are one of my favorite types of books to read and On the Edge was just the perfect read for me. Full of sensuality, it left me satisfied.
5486 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Attention on deck. Now hear this. All anchor clankers, airdales, snipes, gunners, yeoladies, galley rats, tin can swabs, sea going Jarheads and subsmariners, Senior Chief David Griffiths has writ a book of 273 stories covering his 32 years in the Navy. It's chock full of how to get yourself into and out of doo-doo on land or at sea from any body who has one more stripe than you.
No one knows about the evening a year ago that proves that the chemistry between them has escalated, but neither Rebecca nor Josh can quite forget. With her best friend married, Rebecca decides it is time to marry and move away from Dundee, where her reputation has proven to be quite limiting. Unfortunately, her fianc is more concerned with getting his great aunt to the wedding than sticking with a wedding date, so she dumps him and looks a bit closer to home. The question remains if Josh is up to her wild eccentricities!
You can purchase The Total Money Makeover on Amazon as well as your local book stores.
3411 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I thought this was a quick read. Or perhaps I liked it soo much, I was able to read it fast. It only took me a few hours if that. It was pretty face paced. I hope to see more of Dev and Laine. I enjoyed it. It jumped right into the action and didn't slow down.
Armchair Interviews says: One woman's good work is making a huge difference
6559 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Albert Simon, the author, has created a great group of characters. I would definitely read another in this Henry Wright series. I love a good mystery, and Mr. Wright has given us one with this novel.
9937 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's hard to comprehend an internet user who hasn't heard of Facebook, sure there are many out there who don't feel the need to use the application, and some who stubbornly resist signing up for various reasons (usually privacy fears or strange phobias of their friendships being somehow changed irreparably by the experience) but the chances are that if you've logged onto the World Wide Web you're familiar with the phenomenon known as Facebook.
Dave Ramsey's style may suit you, and if so -- terrific. God bless.
I think it would benefit greatly from a good hard scrubbing from a skilled beta reader and then from an editor.
But Remi is very attracted from Jake, all in Jake appeals him, scent, body and mind. Even the protective attitude of Jake is something that Remi finds reassuring and for the first time he thinks to be able to share with someone else his problems. Remi is out from an abusive father who now treats Remi's brother, Sterling, who is only 14 years old.
* Jesus Explains His Gospel
8174 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 A great many years ago, back in the late 1950s, I used books by this author to keep me studying for tests in high school. I'd read one chapter of the book and do one chapter in my text book, and repeat and repeat and repeat.
Love all Susan's books I ever read.
Note: Some of the ideas in this work are original in that the author is able to put a new twist on old things. It has been criticized for using plot ploys that have been seen before. Now think....if we are very honest with ourselves, very, very few fantasy novels really have that much new to offer these days. It is a rare beasty that is completely fresh and new and offers up something that we all have not seen before. As an example, it has been a long, long time since I read anything in the fantasy line that someone has not in one way or another compared it to Tolkien...that is the nature of these books and the nature of their readers. I can remember that a couple of folks actually stated that the Harry Potter novels were actually Tolkien rip offs...sigh...rolls eyes.
The reader will find that almost all aspects of society at that time were covered. Quite a number of the situations found during those times no longer exists, but on the other hand many do and for me it is interesting to note that mankind has not changed all that much down through the ages.
To be fair to Chandler, these stories weren't intended to be thus bundled. So for the opening essay, and for the historical niche the stores fill, I give this one 4 stars. However, I certainly owe Chandler the respect of reading one of his full-length novels before passing judgement on his merits.
Remy is stronger than we realized when we first met him in the previous book, once we see what he has lived through, and he has a special gift to make the pack stronger. Jake is just as marvelous as ever.
6622 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Stan Morris - did a great job with this book: good description of characters, plot was great I had to keep reading wanting to make sure the kids was progressing! I liked how Mike aka Chief took charge even though he was the youngest.
4685 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book does not require a lot of mental power or understanding of a story. It is a good quick read with happy ever after at the end. Don't look for a lot of plot or storyline but not bad for something quick and dirty.
5162 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this book. A must read. The dark hunter series just keeps getting better. Can't wait to read the next one. They are hard to put down for sure
2379 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was hooked from the beginning! It felt like a really good movie, I could see and hear the characters. I love this "experiment" and hope to see more of it on Kindle. I got a kick out of the critic who gave the book one star while proudly announcing he had not read the book, would never own the book, etc. Ya gotta love the internet!
TL;DR: If you can suspend your disbelief and skepticism long enough, you might enjoy this novel.
6973 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 B
Ten years is a long time, but the attraction that simmered between
217 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Lisa Scottoline's previous books were OK. This one was all fill in. It was like she did not really have a story and needed to fill it up with room, dress, and people descriptions. I spent a lot of time scan reading to finally get to the story. All in all the story was not only poorly crafted it was not even slightly believable. I have all her books listed to read but I am not sure I will. Need to think about it.
9800 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I honestly didn't expect much from this self-published book, despite the reviews. I thought it might end up being corny or trite.
If I were to give this book a rating purely as a stand-alone book, I would have to give it two stars...three at the most. But if I place the book with what comes later I am forced to give it at least four stars and can see why so many have given it five.
9292 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good
5380 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This a modern day version of Beauty and the Beast. The writing was good the story was plausible except for her father's reaction. But of course his reaction was similar to the original version. There was a touch of bondage but for the most parts the sex was vanilla. I would recommend it to readers who prefer romance over erotica.
But Sara Miles ate a piece of bread, took a sip of wine, and found herself radically transformed.
1063 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am enjoying reading on my Fire phone. Lots to read. I had only read a few of Holmes works before so was glad to find all these for one low price. Well worth the price.
Mr. Johnson's writing is like music. There is harmony between his characters and the scenery he describes. Sometimes the melody is dark and haunting, other times it is light and makes you want to climb into the pages to be a part of this world he has created. Each character is so different and yet, when you put them all together, they work. They have faults, they are realistic, and they quickly become your friends.
The Blurb does say it all.
1451 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you loved "The Help" and "Saving Cee Cee Honeycut" you will love this book. Set in the 1964 civil rights era South, this is a wonderful book about the strength of women
5900 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've appreciated all of the characters and how believable they are. The plot is very interesting. I stayed up and read since I did not want to put the book down...Well, I didn't want to close my Kindle :) I have already purchased the rest of the series. Lauren, please write quicker.
Jiro is very traditional Asian and very dominate but not in mean or cruel way. You can tell he cares for Kiara by the way he protects her and treats her but his family traditions prevent him from showing and expressing emotions the way Kiara wants and needs him to. He did let her know up front he expects to be obeyed but he constantly assures her that he would never hurt her even when she disobeys him.
they feel the attraction between them. Will they surrender?
8423 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this is the second book to the series I love the story line great characters and the villain is the great too
Working together in a marginal business creates problems for the two "best friends." Hot-tempered Jimmy resents the fact that he has to take orders from Bimbo. Bimbo resents the fact that Jimmy is not patient with customers, and that he does not work as hard as he might. Bimbo's wife and Jimmy do not get along, and Bimbo is caught in the middle. And when the health inspector arrives, their friendship itself is at stake.
This book is hard to describe, but works wonderfully. A few plot threads could have been developed a bit more, perhaps, but thus is life, and this story does reflect it. It's a gentle, feel-good work that I thoroughly enjoyed. I shall have to look for more of her work.
Nalini's said it, but I'm going to give this warning to those that need an HEA. This is not a typical romance with a bow-tied HEA at the end.
5793 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 like
2530 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I wanted very badly to like this book. The idea that you can eat enough to be full and find substitutes for the way fattening things that we all love is a great idea. However, in presenting these recipes, there is an overload of aftificial sweetener and some gross-out foods that would not satisfy me in my most desperate hour.
8695 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was such a beautiful love story! Definitely one of my favorites !!
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1178 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Stories were good but seemed to rush the relationship development between characters. That being said the story lines were good and the descriptions of the scenery and town were perfect! I enjoyed the books.
The book will keep you at the edge of your seat until the last page. Also, though this book is labeled erotica, it is actually PG 13.
2942 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It had been almost a year since Belle had been home to see her family, but she was determined to spend Christmas with them away from the disillusionment she felt about her job and current life. She knew she had some serious decisions to make, but wanted to enjoy her family for just a little while. Belle hadn't had a life at all. She was working eighty hours a week with absolutely no friends or dates to take the pressure off.
And a very nice ending.
4576 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Nina is a thirty-something woman, impulsive, independent and very foul-mouthed. She's very strong, until the day she wakes up being a vampire! With the help of her best friends, she went looking for her "creator", only to find more troubles than she wanted.
9017 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like how the main character is take charge and she doesn't need a man to take care of her but when she meets her mate it is like they have known each other forever. And they mesh well together. He loves her unconditionally.
I have never laughed so much reading a period novel. Since most authors have to keep with the times, attempts at humor in historicals aren't as funny as contemporary efforts. This isn't the case here. There are so many funny moments that I still smile when I think of them. Horry is such a wonderful heroine. Her sense of humor is compelling and she is remarkable in spite of her plainness. It is always refreshing to read about a plain heroine instead of a drop-dead gorgeous one. Her stuttering was difficult to follow at times and became annoying after a while though. Lord Rule is also great. I fell in love with him. He's my idea of the perfect man. Crosby Drelincourt is an awesome character as well. He made me laugh during various scenes. The language of the novel is quite interesting. Even though it is set during the 1770s, the novel reads more like a Regency romance instead of a Georgian one, something I found odd. I wouldn't say the historical references aren't accurate, more like she made the period sound a little too festive, not unlike Regency England. All in all, this is a wonderful historical romp and I am glad I gave this wonderful author a whirl. I heard Georgette Heyer was an author during the 1930s and was born around the turn of the twentieth century. I had no idea about this until I read her bio. So, I suppose her novels are probably considered classics then. I shall give all of her books a whirl.
4732 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Scott Wyatt has been lusting after Tara Patrick for what seems like forever. Her voice makes him hot and while he can't see her, he knows that she is the woman for him. When her ex-boyfriend continues stalking her and making her life hell, Scott volunteers to take her mind off of her troubles.
3108 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Having just reviewed diet books that turned out to be little more than fluff, I got very angry when I expected this book to deliver some real information that would be of value to helping me reverse diabetes, after making a good start on doing it after finding the Jason Fung YouTube videos and book.
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And a pack of Longclaws have found a way to cross over into our world. In their own dimension, they are far down the food chain. In our world, they are incredibly fast with claws protruding from hands made for slashing, cutting up their prey.
This is a great collection for those who enjoy older sci-fi, great story telling, and still possess a sense of wonder and imagination. The main story "Farewell to the Master" may be somewhat familiar to many, but the other two novellas in this collection are also superb, and all-in-all, a great adventurous escape on a rainy day or two.
6143 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I could hardly put this book down, and that's saying a lot since I have previously read it two times. Karigan G'ladheon has faced life threatening challenges since she ran away from bullies at her boarding school and I can't help but cheer for her.
I enjoyed this book very much and will recommend it to anyone.
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3290 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have really enjoyed ready (DeckerLazarus Novel). it kept me suspense throughout the book. I will keep reading till I have read them all.
It is about so much more than that. The character development in this book is extraordinary. You know a book is great when you to know more about the characters lives when it is done. These characters truly work their way into your heart. Would definitely recommend this book
I recommend reading them in order, but each is very good on it's own
9777 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend reading it to any kindle owner that likes these kinds of stories.
5826 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 it took me a while to figure out what was going on.finally figured out (correctly i hope)that we are dealing with multitudes of parrallel time frames
I really enjoyed Only In My Dreams and look forward to adding many of Ms. Bell's books to my TBR pile. - Kathryn
Caleb has wanted Sommer for years but has bided his time until he feels that she is ready to accept him. This is one large hurdle for him to overcome as he is the "Alpha in waiting" and she is human. As the adopted daughter of the pack Beta she knows what Caleb is, will she accept that he is in love with her? More importantly will she let him take on the role of her "lover" for a lifetime, no matter what the pack thinks?
I am hugely picky when it comes to vampire romances. I'm a Buffy fangirl from way back! I needed a support group when the show ended. Then, Mick St. John swept in with his sexy vampire bod and stole my heart in Moonlight. I cried when the show was canceled. This book was like the best of both shows! The Buffy references made me smile. Sara hides her loneliness behind weapons and a fearless attitude much in the same way Buffy did. Wyatt is strong and steadfast in his belief that not all vampires (and definitely not himself) are bad. He made me swoon every bit as much as Mick did.
1607 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I am also an avid Julie Garwood fan. I read and reread her earlier historicals (Ransom --my favorite--, The Prize, The Wedding, The Secret, etc., etc.). They were keepers for me. I enjoyed the prequel to this one, Shadow Dance (though a modern romance). I was hoping to love this one, as I've been waiting for Ms. Garwood to return to historicals for a long time. But I decidedly did NOT like this book! I finished it because I kept hoping it would get better, but it did not. I hope that, in future, there will be more historicals, BUT with the quality, romance, and chemistry that we are used to from her.
3884 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I read the book, but didn't really like it. There were lots of assumptions and leaps that needed to help the story move forward. I was really dissappointed.
A delightful sweet read that will leave you smiling and, perhaps, as it did for me, wanting to explore more of Dickens' Christmas stories (unfortunately not The Christmas Cake).
9596 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love them
The writing was gorgeous and brilliant. But unfortunately, the plot and characters were very dark, so I felt dragged down and depressed while reading this book. I got confused when the plot jumped all over the place, from past to present. The characters all resent each other bitterly, revealing little affection or hopefulness. Reading this during winter in Seattle was just too dreary.
I really like Beth Moore's contributions to growing faith and have several of her books and DVDs in my library. Because she speaks clearly and helps others to find clarity I thought that this confusion should be cleared up.
5308 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "Total Money Makeover" does not contain any new earth-shattering information (Dave Ramsey admits this himself in the forward that this is nothing more than common sense). However, the book is a good read to get you motivated to improving your financial situation, regardless of your current situation.
242 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Yet another of the (Ms.) Bennie Rosato law firm associates is our leading lady in Scottoline's latest and greatest -- namely Judy Carrier, Mary DeNunzio's best friend (Mary herself on "sick leave" recovering from bullet wounds suffered in Rough Justice...). The premise here is that Tony Lucia ("Pigeon Tony", from his expertise with homing pigeon racing), on trial for murdering a life-long rival, Angelo Coluzzi, admits to the "killing" but not to the "murder". Will the jury buy that fine line -- that somehow this death was justifiable given that Coluzzi killed Pigeon Tony's wife decades ago in Fascist Italy, and killed his son and daughter-in-law in a fake auto accident here in America, where the two families immigrated to none other than Scottoline's latest stomping ground, South Philly.
3621 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is written in a very casual style and very liberally sprinkled with quotes from a fairly large selection of the hundreds of women interviewed. It is easy to read and very thought provoking. While many of the ideas and strategies seem like common sense, a few of the strategies are ideas that women (and mean) can benefit from employing no matter what their career and salary level. I enjoyed this book and gained a lot of insight.
8441 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wasn't sure what I was getting into here but it was free! Interesting main character and fun writing. I liked the mix of humor and bit of mystery.
The characters have no development and whenever the main character gets in trouble something happens to save her. An eagle shows up to eat little baby spiders that are attacking her (this is such a horrible scene, nothing worth reading), or a voice in her head tells her what to do, or a ghost takes over her body to fight for her, or the Berry Sisters magically appear, or a waystation for Green Riders appears out of nowhere for her to rest in.
The characters all have potential, but I did not feel like I got to know them because the clunky first person narrative (which switched to third a few times without warning) did not flesh them out.
A well thought out and written novel. This book was received for free in exchange for an honest review.
9332 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am just learning that there have been those before us who have had an open mind! I feel we are in the Age of Enlightenment and evidence is right before us all over the globe. It's time we opened our eyes and look at things from a totally different view point.
THE BATTLE FOR SKANDIA will be enjoyed most by readers already familiar with the first three books in the series. But catching up should not constitute serious hardship for fans of fast-paced action/adventure.
this book is also a story of questions, such as "are our lives fated?"; "do we live again?",
8798 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book by Josh Lanyon that I have read but it won't be the last. I loved all of the ups and down of this story as well as some very real characters. While it was a fairly short read, I don't feel like it was rushed like I sometimes feel with a book of this size. The story was complete and all loose ends tied up. What is really funny is that I was truly wanting to read "The Christmas Cake" after reading this. Seriously, Josh you couldn't have written a companion story for us?
RECOMMENDATIONS: (hard to come up with anything that matches this series in terms of both the richness of the stories and the eroticism)
Kiara did suffer badly at the hands of boyfriend. He was very abusive to her. I felt bad for her at first but then as the book went on she would get angry at everybody who told her she needed to leave him. I stopped feeling sorry for her then.
VBG
3857 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book--though it was short the writer, Nikita Black, told a full story. She explores the relationship between the American Indians and the White people who were coming west. She exposes their differences and similarities in a way that is unoffensive and she threw in a special romance just to make it fun. And the sex was not a bad thing in this book!!.
7747 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 JoeDanDonigi
2268 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Since multiple "owners" of this "book" pointed out that it's nothing more than a review by a person that never owned one, why on earth would I pay a buck for that? But you can have my opinions for free here and I think once the limited number of cash flush gadget addicts pony up for the Kindle, it will in fact flounder no matter how nice it is. There are just too dang many folks like me that just KNOW from many a past experience how things go. Once all the costs are made up for (or absorbed with wounds thoroughly licked) the price will come a crashing down for us vultures. PLUS hopefully by then there will be suitable bargain basement alternatives out of China or wherever complete with more of an open source kind of approach if you know what I mean. Nope I am not going for it until it has been through the old mill... for instance can you say free Apps galore! If I even thought this world was going to be around much longer (which I do not) One thing I would look for fairly shortly is readers that are rented or provided free upon joining an E-book club. You would agree to review X number of E-book samples and of course buy so many also over a set number of months/years and the reader would remain in your possession free of cost. But if something does not happen very quickly, like well before May 21, 2011 then none of us holdouts will ever enjoy the Ebook. That is due to the Biblical fact that Christ IS returning just that soon and when He arrives all business as usually will come to a horrified halt for anyone not identified (BY GOD) as one of His sheep. Right up until that day I think things will go merrily along even laughing scornfully at the likes of me ...but THENNNNN what will you say? It is still the day of salvation, there is still hope, still time. The Bible says that Jehovah God is merciful and loves mercy! His throne room is open to the prayers of all 24/7! I say let us fall on our faces before Him and BEG! Who knows? Really! WHO KNOWS whom God might have mercy on? Not the proud, we know that. Not any that think they deserve it either, that is for sure. But look in the Scriptures at the ones He did choose out! A murderer here, a prostitute there, a thief, a lowly filthy begger, swindlers, and just common nobodies. People! It is THAT time now! Call upon Him all you lowly of heart! Cry and beg for He is merciful! Forget what all these churches tell you to do, they will not help you a bit! Flee those places ...flee to the Bible! Flee to His mercy, stand fast in the hope that He is able and then just let go entirely of any thought at all that you can do anything ..you can't. he'll catch you or He won't just let go, He is merciful, He loves mercy ...let go.
3540 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Mark Levin's book falls into some of the usual pitfalls that almost all biased political argumentation today falls into--evidence is often stretched and recontextualized to fit certain predisposed conclusions. The book is clearly well researched, and Levin is no doubt quite knowledgeable about legal process and the language of the US Constitution, but his conclusions are often stretched to a degree that no longer fits the evidence. I would hesitate comparing his method to a smokescreen, for I am not entirely sure if Levin is purposefully making exaggerated claims that he doesn't support but artfully disguises in the ethos of research, but at the core of many of his ideas are assumptions or basic contradictions that he just can't back up.
Language & Grammar 3.5/5.0 (Good)
I am Joyfully Recommending Sweet Dreams because it made me laugh and kept me on my toes. I can't wait for book three.
1335 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a former Liberal Arts major and have been an attorney for 14 years. Needless to say, my mathematical skills are minimal. I have read many books on Quantum Physics and have been frustrated by my failure to understand much of what I had read due to my mathematical limitations. The Field was a welcome exception to this problem for me and I really enjoyed it. If you have ever wondered about the Universal forces that connect all of us, this is a great place to begin your exploration. The book is heavily footnoted and has an extensive bibliography for readers who want to explore the subjects further. While some may take issue with the theories expounded in this book, I think it is an excellent scientific companion piece to the works of Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer.
7720 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Finally a guy that sounds normal and tells it like it is. Aches and pains of growing old, not having the perfect bod all make for a great read.
PROS:
Based on two of his previous stories --- "Saul and Patsy are Getting Comfortable in Michigan" from THROUGH THE SAFETY NET and "Saul and Patsy are Pregnant" from A RELATIVE STRANGER --- the novel greatly expounds the title characters' lives and further explores themes of irony and sentimentality across more than 300 pages, yet by virtue of its vivid characters, incredibly targeted prose and insights into married life, SAUL AND PATSY asks to be read like a short story --- in one sitting. It lacks any suspense, but it is still hard to put down. And reading that last page is akin to saying good-bye to old college friends, who stopped by for an all-too-short visit.
The bottom line of these strategies is that it is not what type of career you pick (all different fields from musicians and artists to CEO were represented), what company you work for (or not), what your education or your background is, but how you use your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual strengths and improve them by following the laid out strategies that will determine whether you can be a "six-figure woman" or man.
The author really tried, and as someone who has been trying to finish his own murder mystery, I applaud him for his work.
2707 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The concept of the story is great but...after being frozen for thousands of years (hundreds of thousands?) have passed, how come they all still speak English and even the handbook is in English? The romance is ludicrous and unbelievable. If Mr. Leinster had made this a full-blown novel and took the time to develop the characters as well as the situation, it could be a great read. Sometimes shorter isn't better.
1736 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was well-written and thought out. While the story didn't grab me, I think it was more my mood at the time and nothing related to the book.
Today's overload on information makes it easy to forget the "little pictures". Linda Shelnutt provides a wonderful contribution to keeping history alive - forever on Kindle.
119 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In an era when it is not unknown for a head of state to be judicially appointed rather than popularly elected, a highly entertaining tale of fraud, deceit, imposture, and usurpation seems highly appropriate. Unlike recent cameos of a winsome actress caught shoplifting or of a Hollywood "bagel-baby" producer caught forging the signature of a granite-jawed actor on a personal check, the reader of Catch Me if You Can is treated to snapshots of the protagonist - a high-school dropout - passing a southern state's bar examination and appointed an assistant attorney general, awarded a license to practice medicine in the state of Georgia, hired as a university professor of sociology in Utah, handed the controls of a 707, hiring coeds to model Pan Am uniforms throughout Europe. One close-up of the "doctor" at work will suffice: "This guy had a complaint about his foot. 'I'm a pediatrician. You want a podiatrist.' That one had mysterious pains in his stomach. 'I suggest you talk to your own doctor.' A brunette had an 'odd, tight feeling' around her upper chest. I examined the brunette. Her brassiere was too small." But the escape artist's "luck" also has a dark side: arrested and thrown into a dungeon in Perpignan, France; fed only bread, gruel, and water; never permitted to bathe, shave, or attend to other personal hygiene; harassed by sadistic guards; and left to rot for six months, he is finally extradited to humane Sweden suffering from severe malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, and double pneumonia. After recovering for six months, he is saved from extradition to Italy and then Spain, in whose barbaric prisons he faces certain death, by a compassionate judge who orders him deported to the U.S., whence, once he has served an additional four years' sentence, as an American citizen he cannot be extradited, and where he is ultimately rehabilitated and redeemed into a productive, married member of society who specializes in the detection and prevention of fraud.
9543 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good book
I played the PS3 game of Dante's Inferno last year, and I don't know if this had helped me understanding the storyline better. Although the book is not at all like the game, it gives you the background about the 9 levels of hell Dante (and the characters) went through. I just think if you have the background and the history of Dante's Inferno, you will enjoy this book so much more.
That's not to say the story is flawless. Anything but, actually. While Davis has a smooth writing style and strong technique that eased the rough edges off some very difficult transitions and kept me as a reader engaged in these men's lives during some pretty dark times, not everything was so rosy. Her narrative flow is good, but there are some serious story issues that can't be ignored. The bad news is that Bound By Nature has some serious plot holes, some characterization issues, a few plot threads that make no sense in the big picture, and poses a couple of questions that go unanswered. The unanswered questions are particularly vexing, unless there's going to be a follow up (I'd love a sequel). I also had a few issues with a time span that seemed random, and several character decisions made and actions taken defied logic and seemed to deny their werewolf natures. There were more than a few places that I had to struggle with my willing suspension of disbelief, and one or two in which I lost it completely. I also felt that the fact that they're werewolves had too little impact on the development and resolution of the conflict, and very little was provided to flesh out Davis' werewolf world and mythos.
The only thing I did not like, but it depends on the fact that I do not like very much the eighteenth century fashion, is men wearing wigs. I cannot imagine that! All the make-up and false moles are not at all enjoyable to me. But, after all, I am a Regency girl.
Another five-stars for an fluent storyline filled a ton of imagination and a touch of historical realism.
1595 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I had actually stopped looking for any new historical a from Julie Garwood, so this was a welcome surprise! Is it as good as The Secret, The Bride or Ransom? Not quite, but I sill couldn't put it down until the end, so I give it 4 stars.
If the font was fixed, I'd add a star.
This novel is exciting and a real page turner. Not once while reading this did I feel the need to skim through the pages. David Wisehart weaves the reader into the tapestry of this novel. From the time you open the book until the time you close it, your lead through the life and times of the thirteenth century. This fantasy reminds me of C. S. Lewis' Narnia. Good verses evil and your hope the small band of misfits can save the world from doom.
Let your actions show who you are!
5937 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is how you write a short story/prequel. Patricia Briggs could write anything and I would read it. She infuses such creativity in everything she writes that I can not imagine reading a story of hers and being disappointed. Right away I was hooked. I was heartbroken and furious for this young female werewolf who we meet just a short time into her werewolf life. Seeing the werewolf world through her eyes, and knowing what we know from Mercy's perception was such a stark contrast. I was very glad to have Charles's POV because from an outsider looking in he is a very hard character to read. I'm not sure if without his voice if I would have enjoyed it nearly as much. I still would have liked it, but including his voice pushed it from like to love!
The very first line of this book states that Tony Lucia killed Angelo Colluzi that morning. Pigeon Tony, as he's known to his friends, is an elderly man who gets his name from the pigeons he loves and races, as he has done all his life. He is arrested for the murder of Colluzi, who it turns out, has had a vendetta going against Pigeon Tony and his family since the days when they both lived in Italy during the Fascist era.
Jenica is 16 and because of her father's illness, she takes on the responsibility for the family business and her sisters. Jenica's best friend is her pet frog, Gogu (she takes him everywhere). The winter is particularly harsh and Jenica struggles to keep her family fed. But her overbearing, spiteful and power-hungry cousin, Cezar, takes control of the household and threatens not only the family, but their beloved woodland. Life is already difficult enough, but Tatiana (another sister) falls in love with one of the feared Night People.
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The Longmire Posse was fun this fall after A&E cancelled the series fourth season. Most Monday nights found my family on computers and phones, expressing our desire to have this series continue. And Netflix came to the rescue - we will have season four shortly. Already a Netflix user, I am watching the previous shows (in order) and reading the books.
Carol Marrs Phipps, Co-author of ELF KILLERS
3365 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 i went by reviews and purchased this book, a WASTE of money, from the start, he's deceptive, but doesnt see it that way, and he's so alpha macho that he breaks up with a letter! c'mon, and her situation wasn't much better with her family, u break up with her because she's supposedly from a mercenary family, yet you use same family to lure her back , and her mother quite conveniently finds a backbone! sorry just didn't like this book.
This trilogy was an excellent buy for the money! Where else can you get three full books for 9.99. These are books to be treasured like old friends, they can be read over and over again without becoming stale to the reader. If you are looking to be entertained buy this trilogy you won't be sorry.
1067 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This authorized 2-volume set (joined into one fabulous ebook) from Random House/Bantam contains ALL the Sherlock Holmes novels and ALL the collections of Sherlock Holmes short stories, including ALL the stories in "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes" frequently omitted from some other so-called "complete" sets; this set truly is 100% complete. EVERYTHING Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ever wrote about Sherlock Holmes is here: all 4 novels and all 56 short stories. The informative introduction by Loren D. Estleman is an added bonus (though it appears twice in this ebook version, once at the start of each of the 2 volumes as originally published in paperback by Bantam). This ebook edition is very well-formatted, comfortable to read, has an active TOC (in which the books are presented in proper order), and even accurately depicts the graphic representations in "The Dancing Men," unlike many other versions which substitute the word "graphics" for the drawings. Though there are no illustrations (such as some include from the "Strand Magazine," in which most of these stories originally appeared), this is, nonetheless, undoubtedly one of (if not THE) very best Sherlock Holmes collections currently available in the Kindle Store. (FYI: The non-Holmes set of 10 "Tales of Mystery and Terror" is sometimes added to other sets -- especially incomplete ones -- to boost their total story count, but this is easily obtained in the Kindle Store as a public domain freebie.) So if you love reading these beloved classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries, this is THE ebook edition to purchase--and paying only $1.99 for Bantam editorial oversight and formatting quality (rather than going with some cheaper but incomplete, unauthorized, no-name, ebook bundler) makes sense.
2100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sally Hewitt has been captured by Arapaho Indian Standing Bear. He calls her Pale As Moonlight and he intends to have her and keep her. Sally tries to deny her attraction to Standing Bear but her resistance is futile. Standing Bear and Sally should be bitter enemies. Can Standing Bear find a way to keep his captive? Will she want to stay?
8827 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful story set in a richly detailed fantasy world.
**Gifted to me by the author for an honest review
2124 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really don't understand why this book hasn't gotten better reviews. I found it Sexy, titillating, the idea for that century was taboo which made the story exciting. The hero was handsome and Alpha. What's not to like? I liked it a lot.
I'm not going to go into detail about each storyline, what would be the point of you reading them if I did, but I will say I genuinely had difficulty putting each book down to do those everyday things, you know, like go to work, or look after the kids...
2106 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Be ready to be swept right from the start into an historical and erotic novella that grabs you from the start and never let's go.
6140 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Read this due to my friends daughters were reading it. I liked the fact that this one story with a conclusion. Karigan has more adventures in one story than most have in an entire series. It is amazing that she survived. Little luck, spunk and magic. Addressed some issues like bully at her school. But her fellow students did like her.
4168 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Who knew community service could be so...sexy?
1884 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Except for ending which I found disappointing. It was a real page turner. Lots of twists, some believable. Some not. If a sequel is released, I'll read it. I'll be prepared for another unexpected ending. Several proofing errors. At least one would have been found with spell check.
5949 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Nice prequel.
And Leo? He turned out to be one of my favorites of the five I met through these two books. I absolutely adore this man, and his lack of inhibitions. He's tall, dark, and handsome. Sexy and mysterious. Dangerous. All of the above, and all things vampire.
So Raven must trick Cerberus (the dread guardian of the underworld and Raven's card buddy), hack into the computer of Lucifer's, and rescue Shara. Impossible for anyone else, but not Raven. However, this is where all ... well ... Hades breaks loose. Since her rebirth, Shara has begun acting a bit strange. The mweb is fraying and will soon disappear. Persephone is dealing some sort of goddess blackmail with Raven; and this is all just the beginning.
8694 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great and I would recommend to everyone to read it.
What started as a freebie has become an obsession for me, as I have just started on book #9 of the Jim Richards series. I not only highly recommend this first book, CLASSMATE MURDERS, which started it all, but I strongly suggest reading the books in order. While the books can stand on their own, the charm and appeal of the books (for me, at least) lie in the characters, who feel like friends with whom you don't want to lose touch. I love a good mystery, which this book has in spades, with just the right dose of humor, fun and friendship thrown in for good measure. I am relieved to see there are a number of Jim Richards books in the series, because I am certainly not ready to say goodbye to this crew.
Anna was changed against her will and has been beaten and raped into submission since becoming a werewolf three years ago. She has learned to cower to those with more dominance, which just so happens to be everyone and expects nothing but violence from any male. So when Charles comes along and is practically as dominant as they come she is immediately on her guard around him waiting for the moment he will strike.
3985 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Really enjoyed book it made you think about how you think about different areas of your life. Would recommend to all
9235 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really Really enjoyed this Book. Fantastic Christian Romance book.
As always, Rachel Vincent's ability to write in perfect detail astounds me. In My Soul To Loose Kaylee visits the Netherworld for the first time, even though she has no idea what it is, let alone has a name for it. Rachel Vincent's descriptions of this world sends chills up your spine. Unlike in the following novels, she is very careful to not give away too much of this world - she gives you just enough taste of the gruesomeness and terrifying creatures that inhabit it.
Living Dead Girl is a horrifyingly emotional story about a 10 year old that is kidnapped and sexually abused. Her abductor tries to keep her a little girl forever. The writing is haunting, well done, and has great pacing. Thankfully, because of the topic, this is a short novel (only 3 discs). Though this was hard to read/listen to, I think it's an important story. It's so easy to look away, to accept the excuses, to ignore the red flags and the little voice in your head that something is wrong. In my opinion, we as a society need to pay more attention and not be so afraid to speak up! I truly admire Elizabeth Scott for doing such a wonderful job tackling this subject.
Its a heart-warming story--I was literally crying when James revealed why he carries an "L" on his keychain (hint--its not for Lorna.) and when Lorna carries a Lily at the epilogue. I'm happy to have this book in my collection!
This is not so much a whoddunit as it is a whydoneit! Great read and I am glad to see Scottoline back to her old self.
8052 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Kaya is a shape-shifter, and having been left behind by her family she's spent most of her life as a cougar in the wild. She's been watching Jericho and Hunter, two men who live in an isolated cabin, and they have been watching her. When she is hurt, she allows them to help her--and they discover that their wild cougar companion is in fact a beautiful woman. They both form an attachment to her, and are reluctant to leave her even when their work calls them away.
7400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Reread 12-30 2016, for probably the sixth time !! LOL !
Reading this book just made me HAPPY. When you get to the end, I'm willing to bet you'll heave a contented sigh nearly as deep as mine.
For Alexis Marsden it would provide a better life for her, her son and her mother. They would no longer have to live in a very crammed two bedroom apartment. And, more importantly, it would grant a father figure for her beloved son. But, was Alexis willing to give up the hard-earned independence that she spent the past eight years obtaining after she became pregnant and received no support from her son's father just to marry Jack Breckinridge.
1854 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A great begining of a great family saga! A story of begining over again and finding your fated mate !
395 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a review for the free kindle edition. Given that it is a free edition, it has no table of contents or hyperlinks, but given that this is basically a pamphlet, it is not really that important. I was easy to use the `search this book' option to find the 4 different sections the start with the roman numerals I through IV. I also like the `popular highlights' feature on the kindle, of which 3 or 4 sentences were highlighted that people thought were interesting. They were quotes that we worth noting.
6903 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Yes this story won many awards and spawned a tv series. Even reading it over again it touches the heart in so many ways. The first time to meet Walt Longmire, Henry Standing Bear, Vic, Lucian and all the characters of North central Wyoming. The descriptive prose is worth the trip, but the mystery is great. Somebody is killing a gang of rapists and Walt must stop them even though most people feel the same way. But Walt is damaged goods himself and he meets a woman that could help him. If only he could climb out of his own depression long enough. The two threads of the story twine around and around pulling Walt away. Until we meet the old Cheyenne in a mythic masterpiece on a mountain side in a blizzard. Some of the best poetic writing I have ever read. In the end you long for more and the Longmire series begins. Too bad the tv series is not as good. But the books are excellent one after the other.
1957 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Often, the best fiction stories are those that transport us to distant lands and take us away from our mundane lives. The Icebound Land accomplishes that goal nicely. The narrative follows two stories. In one, Will and Evanlyn deal with their new lives as captives of a Viking-type society. In the other, Halt and Horace travel through a Malory-inspired land replete with knights issuing challenges at bridges. The prose is straightforward enough to be read by young readers (my daughter devoured the series while in fourth grade) yet is by no means too juvenile for more mature readers.
5979 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Twenty-something, Anna Latham, has been physically and sexually abused by her werewolf pack for most of the past three years, ever since she was, against her will, turned into a werewolf via a vicious attack by a rabid werewolf. It never occurred to her that she could seek outside help to prevent the daily horrors within her pack until, shortly after her alpha allows a young man to be involuntarily turned into a werewolf just as she was, one of the wolves in her pack gives her the phone number of the Marrok, the leader of all werewolves in North America. Based on Anna'a report, the Marrok sends his son Charles Cornick, an intensely alpha werewolf who is the Marrok's enforcer, to act as judge and executioner if Charles discovers that major werewolf laws have been broken.
207 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Some very interesting descriptions on how awful working conditions in the early twentieth century were, before the labor union movement let to the creation of the middle class and the equality and prosperity we enjoyed up until 1980. The sory wasn't very interesting and the ending was overly slick and to me a cop-out
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The first part was written in a time before the world of England's upper crust changed forever -- sort of an English "Age of Innocence." And while Galsworthy's first trilogy can be seen as the story of an obsession, it can also be seen as the portrait of the Forsytes overall -- stuffy, gilded, and eager to forget the working class roots a few generations back.
5768 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Greek Tycoon, Waitress Wife This author is the type of writer that will either evoke love or hate...by the reviews you can tell. You'll either 'get her', meaning 'connect with her style and meaning', which I did in this book -- or don't--and hate it. I liked this book. There's something about her work that still needs a level of refining to actually allow it to earn a full 5 star rating...but I thought it a good read and not a waste of money. I liked what she tries to do--to make a social point about judgment--but it could have been a bit more gracefully introduced...the reader needed to be in on the whole dr. business. But -even so, I enjoyed the fantacy--felt I was reading a fairy tale, which ws what I was in the mood for. so if you're looking for a fairtale, something similar to those you'd read as a little girl--but for grown ups..this is it.
3142 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A wondrous story of growing up, coping with pain life throws at you, and of the powerful relationships between women. I highly recommend it.
Enamored, Van Tassel pursues the aloof Etna immediately and with vigor. He ingratiates his way into her life, which is easy to do in the small quiet town where he has made his life and where there is little else to entertain or distract Etna. A seemingly harmless type --- professorial by vocation and character --- he is, by his own account, loyal and disciplined, even, ironically, when visiting the less savory neighborhood of Springfield, Massachusetts for trysts with women of some reputation. Etna proves to be a formidable mystery, but Van Tassel, who is obsessed, perseveres. They ultimately wed and have children, but Etna remains distant and impenetrable, and Van Tassel suspects that she has known love before him, though he dare not ask. Instead, he lets his jealousy fester. Eventually Etna's past comes to light and collides with Van Tassel's need to totally possess her. A grand scale betrayal ensues, wreaking destruction and devastation on all involved.
Beth's identity is in danger of being revealed by the man she can't stay away from. Stephen discovers more than just Beth's identity, there is more to the Penitents than meets the eye. He has to get Beth out before it's too late because banishment is not what it sounds like. And it seems that her stepmother knows where to find her.
Suetonius had the good fortune of speaking to eyewitnesses from the time of the early Caesars. Much of his information about Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero in fact comes from those who observed and/or participated in their lives. Suetonius is in many ways more of a reporter than an historian--he would record conflicting statements without worrying about the reconciliation (this set him apart from Tacitus and other classical historians who tried to find a consistency in stories and facts.
But, there were layers of secrets that Grace kept and Trick needed and wanted to find out so much. But, his attraction to his stepmother had not abated even after 13 long years. And the feeling is mutual. So, in the grand tradition of "In the Realm of the Senses", sex was used for pleasure, for torture and sometimes, a weapon though definitely softened with love albeit one-sided at times.
Jena's father then becomes sick and the sisters are faced with new dilemmas, the biggest one being their older cousin, Cezar, who strongly disapproves of the family's independent spirit and harbors a growing obsession to avenge his older brother Costi's untimely death several years ago, which he believes was caused by "evil spirits" living in the wildwood.
6752 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a great value for the first three novels in the Lady Julia Grey series.
6369 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Look at the cover. Read the description. This book was brutal and not for everyone. But for me, I loved it. I really enjoy going into a book and thinking there is no way i will get all stocky syndrome and relate to the charecter but this author takes me there. Well done.
5291 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have been following Dave Ramsey for years. Our church advocates for His Financial Peace University. He empahsizes accelerated debt repayment to rid yourself of the stress and burden that this can bring. I could not agree more.
2217 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't know that Wallace Wattles is going to make me rich because I believe that, in order for many of these ideas to be effective, on must have their own house in order and not just concentrate on getting "rich". Regardless, Wattles has a very concise book here that expounds greatly on what The Secret was so sorely lacking. I read this one in just an afternoon.
1646 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 here we go again. Mr Vaughan has written another very good book. I recommend you read this book if you enjoy western writing.
The problem with this empirical observation is that before there was a steam mill there already existed an industrial capitalist society that not only contained the requisite industrial capitalist mode of production that manufactured the necessary constituent parts that went into the creation of the steam mill (there were many companies involved in the problem-solving for and manufacture of components that went into a steam engine), but this pre-steam mill society also contained an already sophisticated industrial capitalist labor force that made the constituent parts for the steam mill, not to mention built the steam mill itself. Contemporaneous with the industrial capitalist production of steam engines, there existed the production of the machines that the steam engines would power. In other words, the steam mill presupposes an already functioning industrial capitalist society! Marx's rebuke to Proudhon is a tautological response that also fails to recognize that a steam engine is made up of independently manufactured parts that predates the manufacture of a steam engine with those independently manufactured parts! Marx fails to mention this double inconsistency with his material "productive forces" empirical observation.
Peek brings you into the minds of his monsters and, the funny thing is, you start to wonder who the real monsters are. You start, little by little, to feel for them in their world of predator vs. prey.
635 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just a really good read I liked the explanation on how vampires came to be and it was more about the love story than supernatural politics with just enough tension
I enjoyed the flow of this story it was very paced, never hurried, and somehow that fit into the theme of a books knitted around friendships. The message within the book for me (and I think for our author too, who had also lost a daughter), was the power of friendship. It's easy to get drawn into thinking we are the only ones dealing with certain pain and tragedy and when we open our eyes and our hearts find that there is a whole world of hurting out there, and together - we are stronger.
Jambrea
This edition is good if you have already read the Oz books and are re-reading them for your own pleasure (i.e. not reading them to someone else). Otherwise, sorry, losing the pictures really takes away from the experience.
1799 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 To those who seem to have only now discovered this book is "conservative," congratulations! The definition of conserve is "to protect from loss or harm," and the author is trying his best to argue that the Supreme Court today is causing loss and harm to a quaint old document we call the Constitution of the United States.
A fun sci-fi yarn that moves along nicely. I'm looking forward to reading more in the series.
Living Dead Girl is, in one word, terrifying. Why? Because this could really happen. What if that strange, sad girl with the haunted eyes who lives around the corner from you with an older man who is allegedly her father is not really his daughter?
Cassandra's sleep is interrupted by the return of her brother and Ross's voices singing bawdy songs that certainly weren't meant for a lady to hear. The men are obviously inebriated but she doesn't grow concerned until the singing stops and she hears a thud and a low curse. When she opens the door to check on them, Timothy is passed out in a sitting position outside his own bedroom with Ross trying unsuccessfully to rouse him. They manage to get Timothy to his bed and then Ross admits that he can't remember which guest room is his. Cassandra makes the offer to escort him to his room so that he doesn't end up climbing into bed with her very formidable aunt. From a maidenly point of view, that offer of assistance may turn out to be a mistake. As she's getting ready to leave him to ready himself for bed, Ross requests that she kiss him good night and she finds that she can't deny him the request and soon doesn't want to deny him or the pleasures that they'll both find in his bed. Will they come to regret the results of their reckless moment?
9090 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 There is very little character development but lets face it how much can you get into 49 pages? Obviously you can get in a lot of sex which seems rather second thought for the male protagonist. He is more concerned with punishing the female Protagonist and when he becomes aroused...well might as well finish the encounter. There is spanking in this novella as well as a boorish Cash and a slutty Noelle. Noelle is so desperate to get sex from Cash that she will even risk it in the bar backroom where any one of his brothers can walk in and obviously they did view the event. The only nod to the holiday is the fact that Noelle rings a bell for a charity on the street corner. I'm not likely to read this author again. Even for Free.
1678 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is estimated that one in 100 people have a form of schizophrenia. This book sheds light on these people and other people with mental health problems. If everyone read this or a book like this we would be more sympathetic, empathetic, and kinder to those suffering from any form of mental illness. It is also helpful to clinicians to know how to help people with mental illness's in a more productive way. Thank you Elyn for your candor and for the courage it took to write this book.
2259 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 read this one very fully with an open mind. getting rich, great and well is easy and needed by all. this is a must have!!!
9155 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lana Halk knows that she never has to worry about her honor being questioned because of the nest she is from. Which is why when a new and sexy owl came into town on a bike, she felt safe giving a sexual invitation. Lana never expected the stranger to track her down or call her on it. Especially since he came into town with a leopard on his bike. In her town, the owls and the leopards don't socially interact to that degree.
Linda Shelnutt's "COAL & COCA-COLA" tells such a "little picture", which is part of the big picture of the history of the United States. This history is not only made up of great declarations and major wars, part of is also Charlie who dug the plumbing line for the MALT SHOP from 1:30 am to wake-up call time, after driving a truck all day. Charlie is one of the hardworking people in this book who worked even harder to help achieve dreams. The hard work never stops. Equipment has to be moved, bakers have to get up early, and goods have to be baked and sold. In the midst of all this Annie invents the "Sloppy Joe" sandwich, named by the author herself, after her uncle Joe Rocchio. It is one of these stories, which you wanted to hear and, in a way, needed to hear, especially if you like Sloppy Joe sandwiches.
It combines thriller, and paranormal fiction into one fascinating adventure.
9838 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The title intrigued me. I found this story insightful and inspiring, while full of adventure and humor. I really enjoyed the twists and turns and will definitely add to my re-reading list.
Two things to understand MacArthur are 1) philosophic Lordship salvation and 2) Calvinistic Lordship salvation. By philosophic Lordship salvation, I am referring to the understanding that Jesus is Lord of all, period. Thus, He is Lord over my life and everyone else's as well, whether they are the most committed Christian or the most antagonistic opponent of Christianity. To put it another way, it means recognizing the fact that Jesus is our Lord and putting that recognition into action, into how we live our lives.
5239 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great book. Helped changed our lives financially
7. Sherrilyn Kenyon's Fantasy Lover - Dark Hunter series with shifters, vamps and Greek gods. The first book is not as good as the rest- it just gets better and better.
Carr's has a personal and passionate hatred of William Bulger, former president of the Massachusetts Senate. His writing is so vitriolic that it casts doubt on its accuracy. He doles out a lot of minutiae when he writes about William Bulger's rise through Massachusetts politics. But do we really need a whole chapter devoted to describing who attended the annual Saint Patrick's Day fest in 1987?
I found this blog during my search for "free" and tried it out. Two week free trial and it costs just change each month to keep it going. The convenience to me is worth it. I love this blog and it's exactly the right fit for me. I don't select every book, but I find more than enough to keep me and my kids (over)stocked with books without spending hours searching for them. Indie authors and mainstream authors...I've found both via the blog.
As with the first two books this was action packed and funny at times. We can't wait to read the Battle for Skandia.
4117 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like this product because I can compare this version of the Bible with other versions I have on my Kindle.
620 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amazing book!
7212 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a very hot, very engaging, very intriguing story that pulled me in, made me feel, descriptive and well-done as far as creating a plot instead of just throwing a few sex scenes together, but then just when it was really getting good ... I get the "read the next installment" message. Like so many people, I'm really getting tired of a story just getting going and then hitting a wall and having to shell out cash to read more (sometimes a little, sometimes a heck of a lot). I understand the reasoning behind it from the income for the author side of things, but I fell for that with one story that started out great, spent $3.99 for the next installment just to have it fall flat (which made me very glad I'd only paid for part 2, and didn't buy parts 3 and 4 ahead of time!) Once burned and all that. Will I pay for more of this story? Perhaps, but not immediately.
When Simon finally gets Becky secured in his home, the Puma in him purrs. If he had any doubts at all about her being his mate, they had been erased at the scent of her blood and the sight of Livia crouched over her in the Friedelinde's garden. It was a good thing Becky had not even jokingly mentioned killing Livia as Livia's punishment for attacking her, because Simon would not have hesitated killing Livia for spilling his mate's blood. In fact, it had only been the fear in Becky's face, fear of him, that had stopped him from doing that anyway. He would have to work on that fear.
This was a great, quick and easy read. Boy if Heaven is anything like she describes then I can really see what they mean by 7th Heaven. You end up in the house of your dreams, no cellulite!, eat whatever you want without gaining weight, never have to clean, etc. Alex is determined to stay here with her grandparents and her Uncle Morris and gets down to work on her essay. It is hilarious reading about some of the escapades she got into during life. It was also really touching to learn that she really isn't as shallow and spoiled as she first appears. I actually had a few tears in my eyes at the end of the book which was a little embarrassing considering I was in a train full of people.
John F. MacArthur presents a more radical approach to Christianity. In "The Gospel According to Jesus" he takes the reader on a journey to the heart of Jesus' message. This book is the result of seven years of serious study and it shows. He answers the following questions:
Fantastic read, bravo!
744 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love the NYT paper on the web, and I love my kindle version. I've subscribed to the kindle NYT paper for exactly one year now, and I fully expect to subscribe to it on the kindle until something better comes along.
George Funderburg was an opinionated, determined man who loved to order and purchase items he saw advertised, like the polyester traveler's blazer with hidden pockets he ordered from an ad in The New Yorker. Although he'd left Monticello as a young man, he returned in his late 50's to buy a farm and vacation home outside of town, refusing to live in the house on Colored Folks Hill willed to him by his father, the town's first black physician, because he felt white people would feel uncomfortable coming there. And George did love to host large gatherings.
Farewell to the Master - Forget what you saw in the movie, as the original story is so far and away different than what was brought to life on the silver screen; and, to be quite honest, so much better. As many have noted, the parting lines of this book will take you by complete surprise; and in reading this well executed novella, the reader will be rewarded with a well-crafted, thought-provoking story.
Here you will find not only word pictures of places most of us only long to visit,
There was some bad language. There was no sex. I wouldn't recommend it.
Unlike many other haters of this tedious book, I didn't find it particularly difficult reading. The unannounced shifts back and forth in time and place didn't leave me adrift so much as amazed at their clumsiness. Then again, the book is essentially a monologue of remembrance, and human memories are messy things, so I was willing to conditionally accept that messiness as part and parcel of the protagonist. Speaking of the protagonist (middle-aged Veronica Hegerty), many haters seem to focus on her unlikability as the source of the book's problems. Personally, I don't think that a protagonist needs to be likable in any way -- just interesting. But she's not interesting in the slightest, just (like the book itself), annoyingly self-indulgent. I suppose this could be construed as a kind of commentary on her yuppiesh generation, but that seems like grasping at straws. Moreover, there are no other characters to connect with. The entire story takes place within Veronica's head, and even though it's populated with various family members who allegedly mean so much to her (in a love/hate way), the reader never gets a sense of any of them.
"Keep torrenting, keep seeding, keep storing up vast quantities of cultural wealth. The very future of humanity may very well benefit from your personal collection!"
4. Confiscation of the property of all emigrants and rebels. As I've touched upon we already have civil forfeiture laws.
1274 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of the funniest and most interesting books I have read in recent years. Thank goodness for the infusion of voices such as Diaz in American letters because otherwise it would be a much sadder place.
The book is around 180 pages and covers topics such as:
3564 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love love love Ryder and Jessie's story!!! Very hot and sexy but some sad parts dealing with Ryder's addiction.... Loved Jessie's strength and banter her and Ryder threw at each other.... Looking forward to reading more from Scottie Barrett
That is until a charismatic magician who goes by the name of Hex stumps ever-cynical Rory with a truly puzzling magic trick and opens his eyes to the Mannahatta that has always existed in the corners of his eyes. Once Rory starts seeing these mysterious sights --- including cockroaches riding on rats, vicious gargoyles, early-20th-century ruffians, and Indians who hunt in Central Park --- he is also able to show these phenomena to Bridget, who has her own role to play.
She notes that there are barriers to overcome in order to access your intuition, including:
6037 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved it this book was fantastic. Wonderful story line and great characters it keeps you wanting more you will enjoy this book
6861 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Aislinn's story is a touching one, full of hope and pain, high aspirations and sweet romance. This book follows her trials as she fights to become a female knight, the first in her kingdom. Though she meets her share of bullies, those on her side are loyal friends who help her through it all (when she'll let them). Aislinn is a strong little girl, determined, and willing to do whatever it takes to become a lady knight.
595 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is an excellent adaptation of the Jane Austen "Persuasion" book. I would recommend it to any Jane Austen fan. It is entertaining, with well developed characters.
Beth Cordova has been hiding a very big secret for ten years--herself. The world thinks she's dead and that's exactly what she wants them to think. If she is ever found, her stepmother will kill her. The Penitent Compound has been the perfect place for her. The seven Founders of the Compound have been more than happy to have her there. One of them even more so than the others.
4 stars. Almost 5 stars if only there was a bit more character meat to this piece.
308 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great purchase.
6095 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story kept me riveted from the first page. Special Agent Steven Thatcher is on the hunt for a serial killer while trying to manage a romance and raise his 3 sons. He also has a meddling Aunt to throw in the mix. I didn't want to put the book doen.
Enjoyable, pleasantly tactile, and very sweet.
4491 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 ~3.5/5
4343 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lynne Graham proves once again why I have always thought she is a very talented author. Her books never disappoint. I have never opened one of her books and not gotten exactly what I expected and maybe a little something extra to keep me coming back for more. She's the reason I read Harlequin today and have since discovered authors like Michelle Reid, Anne Mather, Sharon Kendrick, lord! Emma Darcy, Sandra Marton, Julia James, Helen Bianchin, and lately Abby Green, also Olivia Gates who writes for Silhouette. Lynne Graham is a definite buy without looking at anything more than her name on the cover. She delivers a particular style that's consistent, touching, and often surprising without surrendering her unique style. What style is that you ask? Strong dominant male with no excuses, but a one-woman man. The woman is often ordinary, in need, (let's remember this is fantasy) and must be helpless against the powerful physical sexual attraction pulling her toward that dominant male. If this sounds like something that would draw you then read Lynne Graham and you won't be disappointed.
Heroine: 5 stars
Shreve fans will be thrilled, in many ways this is her best so far!
In the meantime, Halt and Horace, still seeking Will and Evelyn, have entered Skandia and crossed through a mountain pass littered with the bodies of dead Skadians. They know something bad is afoot. In a story arc that is unrealistic, but fun and exciting, Halt and Horace meet up with Will and Evelyn just when the two need them the most.
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 147)
Well there's more but I feel I've ranted enough. If this weren't a free ebook, i would be a lot more pissed but at least I didn't waste money on this.
4964 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Claires boyfriend Jonas is a Special Enforcer, he kills vampires that have killed or hurt humans. He also is a liar and a cheat; so Claire packs all his belongings and puts them outside the changed locks on her front porch as this is not the first time she has tried to break it off with him, and she does not want him to wheedle his way back.
2039 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. It keeps me very entertained. I can't put any of the books from this series down.
I couldn't put the book down especially when the pilgrims started their descent through the layers of Hell. The author allows you feel their fear and trepidation the further into Hell they go. Each level of Hell is full of vivid characters and incredible descriptions.
The first few stories are the best, but all are pretty fun and don't overstay their welcome. And some of the humor will likely fly over a kid's head, which I think is perfectly fine. I never understood the "Lived under the name of Sanders" or "TRESPASSERS WILL" jokes when I was little, and it gave me a little fuzzy feeling to finally get it about two decades later.
4972 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 James has found little more about the medallion he bears but he has discovered that the limits of his magical abilities can be stretched according to the vast imagination he draws on. he has gotten used to the magical place in which he now resides, including the pizza.
7437 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Kudos to Ms. Haymore for her bold twist on a traditional Regency. Her characters are older than the usual, and their struggles are much more tortured than the Great Misunderstandings that pepper the genre. If she doesn't quite pull it off, it was still a brave experiment.
Her defiance continues and that is what earns her the name Mischief. She is eventually broken when she tries to escape and lands in the arms of Tane. He sentences her to a caning and waiting she does something that earns her a total of 30 strikes of the cane.
Roy strikes gold when he arranges for Sarah to be Cal's birthday present. Roy's brother Cal is a decent man who has not found personal happiness and after initial reluctance finds himself drawn to Sarah. She gives him a joy that he no longer anticipated in his life and he gives her a sense of belonging and importance that she did not dare hope for.
My Soul to Lose is really short and is billed as a prequel. So it really only gives a taste to whet your appetite and set the stage. Some people might find that brevity irritating, because no explanations for anything are given. You discover as the story goes along, but don't get any answers about What or Why. That will probably come later in the next release, which I am guessing will be a full length novel.
Otherwise, great book, well written, and about a strong female character.
All of our Aurelian friends get to shine in this story. I enjoyed every minute of it!
I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review.
PsyCop 6 - GhostTV
Revised Addendum: Formulated on February 25, 2014, 10:30 AM EST
Overall, good bundle. Nothing earth shattering, simply light entertainment, for evening reading or relaxing.
This novel does move somewhat slowly at first. One is almost tempted to look ahead to see how it will come out. Moreover, the author has interspersed scenes from pre-war London prior to the Blitz to further tantalize the reader. Just when the story is beginning to really move, however, it terminates; although it will be continued in God's Concubine, one hates to wait.
These are light, creamy confections of mysteries, and will keep you well entertained. They're even worth a second reading in a few months. A good investment for your Kindle.
6690 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed the subtle way she wrote out the characters and pushed them into the story. Very well written. I look forward to seeing more of this writer. A MUST read.
The plot -- such as it is -- revolves around the suicide of one of Veronica's brothers, which sends her on a trip to Brighton to bring the body back to Ireland for the funeral (she is gathering the body to bring it back to a gathering of people -- clever). About halfway into the book the "secret" of this brother's lifelong depression is revealed, and it's both jaw-droppingly cliched and wholly simplistic and reductionist. My one hope was that this "revelation" would be the spark that lit a fire under the second half of the book -- but no, it simply plods forward at the same stultifying pace. Ultimately the book has nothing to offer: it has no telling insights into memory or regret, it rehashes the same tired cliches about growing up poor and Irish, its use of the unreliable narrator is rudimentary at best, and its not even notably bleak and depressing. I guess you could make the argument that many of these flaws are actually commentary on the flawed nature of humans, but this doesn't make it worth spending your own precious time on.
8. Sydney Somers' gargoyle spin on romance: Primal Hunger: Pendragon Gargoyles, Book 1 and her less-adventurous witch-centric "Spellbound" series Say You're Mine
4688 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Steamy, sexy read.... every woman's fantasy, while the hero is so incredibly tender. My first Marie Harte read, and there will be more. Entertaining characters throughout.
2495 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has great recipes and some helpful tips for dining out in restaurants! It has helped so much for making better decisions!
absolutely dying for Sterling's story!
CAUTION: Be sure to get the $1.99 edition containing BOTH volumes 1 and 2. For some odd reason, the two volumes are also being sold separately, each at a price ridiculously higher than this combined edition.
Deepaks' views on Negativity and Guilt are also inspiring, as is his interpretation of an alternate meaning of the practice of Meditation.
or care about? Here is where you will find it. Have you ever dreamed of Island life?
3703 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Nothing really to say except it was good, and the temujai seemed to be fashioned after the Mongols and Genghis Khan.
9373 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found this story fascinating. It really kept my interest. The characters were fully alive. It even had a surprise ending. I enjoyed it.
7024 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have watched the show and now I am reading the books. This one was funny at times and the charters were great. I have just received another book and looking forward to reading it. I would tell anyone to read the books and watch the show.
Graves' edition of Suetonius is available under many covers, from hard-back study editions to Penguin paperbacks, including a wonderful, finely printed edition by the Folio Society. Take a step back into the seemier side of ancient Rome, the side most history courses overlook in favour of more traditional historical events, and hie thee to the bookstore for this work.
When I got it I was surprised that the book was seemingly so short- however I was unable to put this book down. I was equally horrified and yet left wanting to know what was going to happen next. I can only give this book four stars however, because I was disappointed in the way it ended. It was far too abrupt and left this reader wanting to know more about what happened after the end of the book. I don't want to go too much into detail and ruin the story- but it was far too abrupt.
2001 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The series just keeps getting better. The large battle was great. Can't wait to read the next book. Recommend for all to read the series.
But why do our minds work in this manner? The social interaction among chimpanzees is highly complex, yet they aren't religious. Why did natural selection favour the evolution of a religious-prone mind? Boyer's response is that it actually didn't. Rather, religious ideas are parasitical upon our cognitive processes. Natural selection favoured, say, our ability to decouple or our moral instincts, and religion emerged as an inevitable but unintended by-product. (If you pardon my teleological language!) Thus, religious ideas aren't really necessary for survival. However, they are more or less impossible to get rid of, being rooted in our very brains. In a sense, the atheist Boyer thus draws a pessimistic conclusion concerning the future of religion. It will always be around! He also admits that there is no good explanation for why some people, like himself, become atheists. It's some kind of natural variation, and that's all we can say.
Won't lie, I have had this book for well over 5 years now just sitting on my bookshelf. I kept telling myself that one day I would get all of the series and then read them all. Well that is not what happened. I picked it up and couldn't put it down. The cover of course is fitting and the title alone just screams one of the themes of this book. The characters where complex which i enjoyed as well as the supportive group of friends in which the lead character is surrounded by. There were parts of humor and "uh oh" all wrapped up in this one book. Definitely a wonderful start to the series. There are some adult moments but nothing that would make this dark in any way. I would recommend to anyone who likes adult vampire series. So 5 out of 5.
Re-read Value: 3 - 50/50. I thought it was sweet, but do not know if I will re-read it. There is a chance though, so I will not put a lower rating.
David Kirkpatrick spoke with a number of those involved with the early development of Facebook, including Mark Zuckerberg. This account of how a group of students were able to envisage and deliver the phenomenon that is now Facebook makes for fascinating reading. The development of Facebook is a curious blend of vision, commitment and self-belief coupled with the ability (mostly presented as Zuckerman's) to access advice from dot.com veterans where required.
My overarching thought of Marx is that he was a superior diagnostician, but a horrible prescriber of remedies. To me, he seems to the Descartes of economics, meaning that he got at some core problems, but then made a mess of things after that. No more can one discredit Marx than they can Descartes.
3159 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book deserves more than 5 stars! It is one of the best I've ever read. I cried like I lost a family member at times as I was reading it. Just a tremendous book.
4664 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Talk about to the point. If only life and true love were that easy to find. My three favorite S's in the works. Short sweet and spicy. All the way
6641 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 While the concept could be good, the awful dialogue, errors in grammar, and unbelievable situations were too much for me. I didn't get past the 15% mark. Thank goodness it was free.
8571 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is short, a cute story with a predictable ending but still enjoyable. For American readers, the titles of all the medical personnel in England can be a bit confusing, but not enough to spoil the story line. If you want a story you can read in one afternoon and enjoy it, even though you already guess the ending, I recommend this book.
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2055 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After the events in the previous book, Will and Evanlyn have been kidnapped and taken to Skandia. And Will's mentor Halt has sworn to rescue them, no matter what it takes.
Once they got the "I do" "I do" I Three" out of the way, Lee threw his brides over both his shoulders and headed down the beach to the cruise ship that was going to take them and their closest friends for a cruise they'll never forget.
I Personally appreciate the very very very hot love sessions
What I didn't like:
3735 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of my son's absolutely loves this series. I was able to buy the whole set new here on Amazon and it arrived two days later with my prime account. I found the new price here on Amazon only slightly, and I mean slightly, higher than the used prices for these items on Ebay. Considering the price, and the excellent delivery options from Amazon, the choice was a no brainer.
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I truly believe she had it right all along when she accused him of not doing anything unless he gained something from it and right up to the ending he stood to gain. It wasn't a very satisfactory read because I was left with questions and didn't fully trust him because of them.
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9815 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a wonderful trip to hell &back. A journey beyond all journeys what an arduous task laid before this group.
8449 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book was not very good because the drawings were bad and I did not like this nook very much.
8654 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read several of this authors books and enjoyed them. They are similar to the harlequin presents line and I am looking for more like this. I enjoyed this Sheik tale and hope she writes more of these types of books. Write them and I will buy them. The one thing I would have enjoyed but didn't get was an epilogue.
1709 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I love most of Catherine Coulter's historicals but this one just didn't measure up to others. The middle of the book just became confusing and the end seemed rushed. I would recommend readers go for other books in the Sherbrooke series and stay away from this one.
6050 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very good book that keeps you interested in. The sex in this book is really good. Recommend to anyone who wants a good story that keeps you interested in.
3077 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great adventure which I could not put down once I started reading. The fast paced action and charactors came alive the further I got into the book. When I reach the end all I could say was, "No, not yet." I wanted more. This is an excellent read.
Anna Latham was turned into a Werewolf against her will. She has been treated very poorly by her pack, and she is made to feel like a submissive and worthless wolf. When she reads an alarming news article that she knows connects to her pack, she contacts Bran "The Marrok" Cornick, the leader of the North American werewolves. Bran sends his son, Charles, to investigate the goings on in Anna's Chicago pack. When Charles meets Anna, he is immediately drawn to her, and knows his wolf has selected her as his mate. Charles recognizes Anna as a rare Omega wolf, not a submissive. He is appalled and angered at how she has been treated by her pack, and they begin to get to know and care for one another as they try to unravel the secrets and misdeeds of the pack.
It gets even, even more worst. So the alpha hero is now a doctor leading a weak pack. But there is so much drama that my head was spinning. Especially since a lot of the drama was dumb and created because of dumb choices. I am sorry but maybe there would not be so much drama if the "alpha" "hero" actually did his job to this weak pack and lead them. I just couldn't keep my eyes from rolling whenever he acted over the top possessive of the heroine. Weak @ss hero in a weak @ss pack acting all high handed. *cue rolling of the eyes*. Heroine didn't even take him seriously. Well at least I read it like that once I had it in my mind how poor of an "alpha" he was. Just felt she was humoring him at some points.
3332 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great book by Julie Garwood didn't want to put it down like the series because the characters carry over from book to book
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The crimes involved are solved in due course, and the book is a satisfying read. My only complaint is the constant bad language. I'm not one for constant gutter language. I want to read another one of these, and I sure hope this isn't a constant trend because it will determine if I read the entire series, which I think I could enjoy otherwise...
Tara doesn't realize Scott's tenacity in taking care of someone he loves - especially if that someone is her.
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Instead, Karigan's tale had enough elements of the wish-fulfillment fantasy to be truly enjoyable, while taming it in ways that made it more palatable. Karigan never does quite give in to her destiny, but her reluctance makes sense given the situation. The powers and abilities she grows into are interesting and plot-worthy, but not "oooh look at me!" grandiose, and she definitely needs to use her wits to survive and succeed. She overcomes the ill will of those who think ill of her or seek to stand in her way, but Kristen doesn't feel it necessary to shove that success in the faces of all of Karigan's foes--it's enough that Karigan understand it. Karigan grows over the course of the story, but she's never a perfect, flawless being; she's human. The experience of reading Green Rider is more like biting into a sweet, ripe peach than the aforementioned cupcake.
They call him "Silent Ray" at work. He likes that. He is in control. The police woman in the park likes him, too. They both feel sorry for the skinny, little girl because she doesn't look as if she has anyone caring for her. They agree that it's such a pity the way some children are treated. Ray hates to see them hurt. They're special and magical --- especially little girls. There are people out there, they call them "perverts," who do awful things to kids. Ray has no use for anything like that. He has his own little girl and takes very good care of her. She is his and does anything he says. Yes, he takes very good care of his "Alice." But something is happening to Alice --- she's getting taller, and no matter how little he lets her eat, she's growing. That's just not good. Something has to be done.
2533 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great collection book
2890 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was written so well. It shows how knitting brings people together. Life is funny and ironic. I actually had to stop and have a good cry while reading this book.
6184 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No Ads! Thought provoking editorial and opinion pieces. Comprehensive perspective on national news. Good sports coverage--often exhaustive, and it includes Division III results. All that with 2 eggs, bacon, fruit juice, a bagel, and a mug of caffeinated coffee! I'm set until late afternoon.
4/5- Great! Really enjoyed it.
Marx's economic beliefs suggest that the working class will rise up and overthrow the rich/ruling class in order to create a classless society. Their are several flaws that have been historically pointed out in relation to Marx's theory. The most common flaw would suggest that Marx never foresaw the advent of a middle class society which is content unlike the working class. This makes any revolution unlikely. One question to ask is "Are people greedy?" If you believe people are greedy, then the theories of Marx can not work. Greedy people could not allow themselves to be equal in the amount of toys they have with the general population. Greed would destroy communism just as it did in the Soviet Union. The greed of some is one of the ultimate reasons the Soviet Union collapsed. However, Cuba is still survivng and Castro as seen as a saint in Cuba.
My only objection in the book is that it includes, "significant others," thus implying the legitimacy of live-in relationships. This is atypical for evangelical publishers.
3.5 stars
This book simply got stronger and more interesting with each page. From the vivid scenery to the touches of Native American culture and hints of mysticism it was a triumph. These characters will touch you.
When we meet Vander, he is in a great dilemma. He recently received a letter from a young woman in Europe who discovered a grim secret in Vander's past, a secret that threatens to expose him and bring disgrace to his vaunted career. Vander feels he must meet this danger head on, so he goes to Turin, Italy, home of the sacred Shroud of Turin, to meet Cass Cleave. Vander is determined to savage this young rube in his characteristic way until he realizes that he is falling in love with the young Irish girl. In a deeply affecting sequence of events, Vander falls ill and relates the story of how he came to be who he is to Cass. Banville concludes "Shroud" with one surprise after another, keeping the reader constantly on his or her toes right to the very end.
5263 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dave Ramsey is a smart man. What he says in this and his other books will work. It will not be easy but it will work and you can become wealthy if you will do the plan. Start any time but if you can start young.
Alice Hart finds herself in all sorts of trouble, after she thinks she is meeting the man of her dreams online.
5488 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wanted to read a little more about what the Navy was like when my dad was in the service. This book is written from the early days of a young man, Russell, who finds himself in bootcamp, it covers his years in the Navy and his different assignments. Sounds dull and boring but believe me, its not! You will laugh throughout for the number of times Russell Quigley is put on report. If he tells about something that's happening, he gets blamed and is on report, if he doesn't tell about it, he's on report for failure to carry out his duty. I loved the book, have been talking about it to others and would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good read with a lot of humor.
I debated on what to do with this section, even to the point of considering leaving it out, as this novel is not character-driven at all. However, I realized that Macklin, though just your basic action hero, is still a fairly well-developed character through his actions and some of his thoughts. The paths he chooses and decisions he makes are logical and fit well with his personality.
3374 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although this book had the usual elements of a good western the added story lines about Europe gave it a more expansive feel
1999 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After escaping a lifetime of slavery in ice-cold Skandia, Will and Princess Cassandra (locally known as Evanlyn) are trying to get back to their homeland. There's good news and bad news. The good news is that they are reunited with Horace the apprentice knight and Halt the Ranger. The bad news is that a couple thousand warring plainsmen are blocking the way home. The four Araluens have to put aside decades of mistrust and hostility towards the Skandians and help them defend their land against the Temujai. Why don't they just leave the Skandians to their own devices? After Skandia, the plainsmen are going after Araluen.
The ironic thing is the story description says "the girls witness the true meaning of life." I might be able to extrapolate (with a stretch) on what life lesson he was trying to impart, but I certainly don't see anything thrown out to you directly.
1146 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ainslinn and kyle were two very well thought out characters and I enjoyed ainslinn letting go of her fears and allowing kyle to get close to her.loved this book
3. As a result of the books compelling arguments, its findings has dismantled racially based theories. Bravo!
8527 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 CAROL DID AN AMAZING JOB WRITING THIS WONDERFUL LOVE STORY. IT WAS DRAMA FREE AND ROMANTIC. I WOULD DEFINITELY PURCHASE FUTURE BOOKS.
Jackson and Shayne Montgomery share all things - their ranch, their house, and their women. Jackson is the easier going of the two and he is the one the women talk about. Shayne is more intense, and a whole lot larger than some women are comfortable with. As such, he prefers to stay home on the ranch and share the women Jackson brings home. Scared of his crudeness and afraid of hurting Samantha, Shayne fights his feelings for her every step of the way. Thank goodness she is more tenacious than he, because she shows him exactly what it means to be loved.
3345 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I had actually stopped looking for any new historical a from Julie Garwood, so this was a welcome surprise! Is it as good as The Secret, The Bride or Ransom? Not quite, but I sill couldn't put it down until the end, so I give it 4 stars.
In the words of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall: You do what you think is right and let the law catch up. Only, it's not the judiciary's role to make laws and that's why Mark Levin penned his masterpiece Men in Black: How the Supreme Court is Destroying America. The book came out in 2005 so, as always, I got to its pages a little late. Unfortunately, nothing is going to change in the immediate future so it remains pertinent. Some of you may know Mark Levin's name, but, honestly, before this year I never listened to his talk radio show. After a month I discovered he's the best host out of them all. He also excels at writing. Essentially, Men in Black mirrors his approach to verbal conservatism: it's insightful, concise, and ruthlessly on topic. There's not a wasted word here. What I found most attractive about its narrative is that he makes extensive use of primary source documents. He lets the justices, in their opinions, tell their own tale. The book is a compilation of history and cogent analysis. He discusses specifically several of the 100 justices who have been members of the Supreme Court, and their flaws were readily apparent. They were men, not gods.
1465 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent. I don't know how I missed this one when it first came out, but I enjoyed every words of it.
I deducted a star due to the love story of Val and Tabitha. This is a story of opposites attracting. Tabitha is an empath, so he can't lie to her, and she is something Valerius has never seen before. I can see her attraction to him due to her feeling his feeling, but him to her- I'm not sure about. He's a up tight, stick in the mud where she's a goth girl. Is there more to his attraction other then she didn't back down and is good in bed? I would to say it's true love, but I'm just not sure.
6191 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've tried several Kindle edition Newspapers and I like USA Today better than most. The New York Times (NYT) is the best formatted, but, their Liberal bias makes it a no-go for me. The Washington Post was OK, but, a lot of the space is taken up with local news.
6036 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Annmarie McKenna packs a punch!! Love her books!!
1163 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very happy with the find
2171 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Remington Lassiter has suffered at the hands of his abusive father
I thoroughly enjoyed these stories. Wistril is a pretentious, yet caring and hilarious wizard. He constantly surprises the reader with his crazy solutions to problems. Kern is a very competent apprentice who weaves tons of hilarious sarcasm throughout the novel. Wistril is sworn, as a white wizard, to never harm with his magic and this adds an interesting twist to things.
592 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I think the best travel essay books transcend the logistics of roaming through exotic locations to bring out a strong narrative thread that illuminates themes more resonant than the author's own self-discovery. Author Frances Mayes achieved a universal sense of liberation and self-acceptance with her most famous book, "Under the Tuscan Sun", but despite her immense gift in conveying the images of foreign cultures, she falls a bit short with her latest collection of essays. Timing also works against her as fellow writer Elizabeth Gilbert has recently come out with her own revealing diary of a year traveling abroad with "Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia".
The footnotes were self-indulgent and should not have made it past an editor. They were distracting and not appropriate here. Novels that are set in perilous political times are not unusual. His book and his Dominican history are no more important here and the reader is no more ignorant here. It is the author's job to assume ignorance and make his story work without footnotes. Take Mr. Pip, a brilliant work of fiction set in a time of real political crisis in a real south pacific island country. There were no footnotes. If you wanted to know more about the history, you went and looked it up. Everything you really needed to understand the people and care about them was on the page. The reader learned a lot about the conflict from its impact on the characters.
The overall effect of the book is a good deal more sad and depressing than I had expected. Although the title and opening chapter alert the reader to the brevity of Oscar's life, for some reason, I hadn't expected it to unfold quite as pathetically and tragically as it does. Similar tragedies unfold in the previous generations, and by the end of the book, there is little consolation of any kind to be found. Diaz writes with so much compassion for his characters that one would be hard pressed not to be affected. However, the sexual themes that pervade all the storylines act as somewhat of a life-affirming counterbalance to all the death and disappointment. And above all, there is the sheer exuberance and dexterity of the prose, which makes the book well worth reading from a purely stylistic or technical perspective. Not exactly a masterpiece, but well worth reading.
5460 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Disclaimer: I got this for my Kindle when it was being given away for free. It now is up to $2.80 but my review takes into account what I paid.
Good read.
Tara Patrick wants her best friend's brother in the worst way. However, she can't ask him to risk himself making sure she is safe from her unstable ex-boyfriend. While Scott's blindness doesn't bother Tara in the least, she refuses to allow him to be in danger.
suspense, mystery,romance. author Ms Francisco did a fine job of keeping the action moving along.
BOTTOM LINE: I love this series and when I'm in the mood for something erotic, I know I can count on these books. Great characters, rich magic and seriously hot sex in a pretty package. What's not to love?
So when you can get your fingers on Master of Shadows read it you will enjoy it as I did
P. S. The formatting errors other reviewers complain of -- question marks in boxes -- do not appear in my Kindle version, downloaded to my Kindle 1 on June 18, 2010. I notice one reviewer says they appear on every other page and another says they appear here and there. Someone seems to have gotten rid of them.
5220 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a challenge! We will applying this counsel in our family as we seek to be debt free and serve the Lord! I will be passing this along to others as a resource to challenge them to do the same. I will be listening to this over and over as we press on in this process.
The fifth novella Poor Abelard 1944-1946 tells us the background of the family. Dr. Abelardo Luis Cabral a famous surgeon and rich merchant. He had two daughters. He enjoyed a prominent life; had servants and several homes. He had a wife, Socorro, two daughters Jacquelyn and Astrid, and a lover, Lydia. Unfortunately the fuk takes hold of the family when Jacquelyn develops into a beauty. You see, in Trujillos time, any beautiful woman belonged to the dictator and parents had to let the dictator have his way with them or suffer the consequences. Lydia warned Abelardo and wanted to take Jacquelyn out of the country but Abelardo refused. Instead he hid his wife and daughters from the dictator. But it was to no avail. Dr. Cabral receives an invitation from Trujillo to attend The Independence day Ball and it includes his wife and daughters namethe last one was underlined three times. Unable to give his daughter to the dictator he attends the party alone. Within months he is in prison. Trujillo sentences him to twelve years for treason for an innocent comment he made and confiscates all the family wealth. But the fuk does not end there, Jacquelyn, although her virginity was saved, goes to live with her Godparents to end up dying in a swimming pool with two feet of water, days after she was accepted to go to medical school in Paris. Astrid goes to live with relatives and in 1955, while attending church, a stray bullet kills her. Socorro is pregnant with Belicia, but she comes out as black as charcoal, unlike the rest of the family. Right after the delivery Socorro is killed by a carmore fukand the relatives that claim the baby from a prior employee of the family, Zoila, who nursed her to life against all odds, sell the girl. She becomes a slave and is burnt terribly until by an act of Zafa occurs and by coincidence La Inca hears about a relative she has. She rescues Belicia from slavery and cures her burs both physically and mentally.Living Dead Girl is, in one word, terrifying. Why? Because this could really happen. What if that strange, sad girl with the haunted eyes who lives around the corner from you with an older man who is allegedly her father is not really his daughter?
8178 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good stuff. The only news worth paying for.
This is fun, witty, hilarious and entertaining. Read the series, I am!
3645 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I haven't read the books, but my son absolutely loves this series. Its great to have an 11 year old begging for a new book, as hes done for each book in this series. Any book that has a kid his age preferring to read over play video games is a winner.
8368 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like how the story developed but this is another book that needed an epilogue since I felt the ending was rushed. The title of this book does not match the story..she was not a mistress! Recommend the book to anyone who likes the "Cinderella" romance.
1293 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO can be a bit aggravating at first. Diaz rotates between English, Spanglish, Spanish, street jive, and an advanced professorial vocabulary. He also uses elaborate footnotes to explain the political situation in the Dominican Republic.
Is it me or do the Kindle editions of books have more errors than the paperback/hardbound books? I have wanted to literally compare a Kindle edition to the paperback version. Guess I am too cheap and/or too busy to do this. One day I will summon up enough interest/motivation to do this experiment.
Overall this book is a captivating and compelling story of one woman's journey to happiness and success. As I finished this book I was so glad I had read it. The ending is profound and when Elyn R. Saks comes to terms with her illness you will feel a great sense of relief.
I listened to the audio version and at first thought that it was a little awkward listening to the narrator, Ann Marie Lee, for the character that she was playing. However, once I got into listening to the story, it didn't seem to bother me, it just struck me as odd at first. I think the narrator did the story great justice.
4402 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One very intimate book about Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy and it is so good! At last they are able to act out on their passions but with discretion, until Elizabeth pushes the boundaries. It is everything we hope for; exactly what a couple who are deeply and most ardently in love will do to satiate their feelings. This is a love that rivals Romeo and Juliet or Oliver and Jennifer (Love Story)! This is one of my favourite variations because it's so realistic. It may not be as proper as some would comment, but it's particularly what I, myself would like to imagine the story of Elizabeth and Darcy to be, one of passion, desire and yes sex!
6066 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is so sexy--I loved the relationship between the two men. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series to see how things work out between them and their new female love interest.
But if you're willing to work harder than you'd typically have to do for best-seller, you'll be richly rewarded with images of times, places, events, and people that are unforgettable.
This story was so intense because you will love both the heroes and Sophie's decision is a rough one. I'm looking forward to her next book, which is supposed to be about the man Sophie didn't pick!
The chase is on and fortunately J. (Jay) Winston and Justin arrive just in time to save Alexa from an attacker in her parking garage. Alexa is stunned when she realizes that J. and Justin aren't the same person but what's more disturbing is the attraction she feels for both men. Add the reason for Jay's silence about the details of his project and it's exactly the sort of situation an adrenalin junkie craves. Dare she hope for a happily ever after with two men or is she just courting heartache once again?
Writing Style: 3 3/4 stars
That hardly seems to be a place where danger lurks, yet, Kellerman uses the locale to introduce the reader to many of the features of her writing. First, she employs Hebrew words, foreign to most of us. These seamlessly explain customs, holidays, and rituals. To her credit, they don't interfere with the dialogue that she skillfully writes. Second, her protagonists can seemingly never have a relationship. Rina is a modern orthodox Jew. Peter is a gentile Los Angeles police detective. Third, the author turns an implausible idea into reality. (No plot giveaways here. (Read and enjoy it for yourself.) Next, being set in L.A., an enormous metropolitan area, allows us to accept the diversity of cultures within the plot. Last, Kellerman's use of opposites creates the right amount of tension between her protagonists.
4928 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought this book after reading Halle shifters, which I really enjoyed. This was ok but not quite as good....it felt a bit rushed and under developed overall
8071 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 WOW!!! THESE SHIFTER NOVELS ARE AMAZING I THINK I JUST FOUND A NEW GENRE OF BOOKS TO LOVE IN READING.
Emily is a trust child, when she reaches 18 she will inherit several million dollars. Her mother is a cold-hearted society gold-digger. She married Emily's father for his money and has no time for Emily. Judge Montgomery is the perfect match for her mother. He is a cold, unfeeling child molestor. Emily has told no one about his attack, except to a web page for young people to tell their worse problems and what they want to do about it. The site is called Wishlist. com. Emily had detailed how she would kill the Judge, and that was exactly how he was killed.
L. is not the only hero in this book. Others include Max and Margot Furst, longtime friends and fellow activists who with his mother, Irmgard Litten waged a long, crafty and doomed attempt to have Litten released from the concentration camps.
5691 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is a hug from Heaven.
9049 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm not too much into paranormal romance novels but I must say that Caleb is a man's man. He knows what he wants and he goes about getting it. In this case he wants Sommer and boy does he get her. A good read.
277 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A must have for history buffs, with a well written contextualizing introduction. The only downside is that the ilustrations don't seem to zoom properly on iphone.
1788 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Men in Black is a book about excessive government power. It isn't concerned so much with legislative or executive power. Rather, this is a book about the growing power and influence of the Supreme Court; a court that author Mark Levin feels has overstepped its boundaries and taken upon itself to write the law in its own terms, often against the will of the people.
2599 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. Was the best love Kathy guts and determination to stand up to her man. Great read. Buy it. Lynne Graham wonderful.
As one interested in the preservation of our Civil War Heritage this book spoke to me of the need to protect our nation's battlefields.
9716 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I once again enjoyed the vintage, paranormal behind this mystery. Passion, skepticism, drama, weariness abounds in this tale. Once again my only flaw is that it's just not long enough. Josh Lanyon creates characters and plots that just latch on to my heart, soul, and sets my imagination into overdrive that I just don't want to say goodbye when the last page hits.
4895 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the story and thought it was well done. While like the other reviewer I didn't care for the foursome the rest of the book was done well. It didn't fit into Rachel's character in the book who was so hurt and cautious. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series but not if there are more secenes that seem completely out of place or character.
7125 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a great book to pick up if you don't have a lot of reading time or just want something to pick up when
9949 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this book actually did make me laugh out loud, it has some of everything, mystery,love,and comedy. highly recommend reading. i wish there were more stars on this review, i would give them.
written by Andrew Donofrio
5935 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a huge fan of Patricia Briggs! This novella is a great introduction to her Alpha & Omega series. This is not a must read before the series starts, but it should be. This story is how they met and what happens. Cry Wolf picks up right where this ends. This series is also a spin-off from the Mercedes Thompson series. Again I recommend that you read both series, but it's not a problem if you don't. I loved this book and series!
1685 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kelly McCullough continues to rack up big points with his ongoing science/fantasy series starring Ravirn, a child of the Fates from Greek mythology. The first book, WEBMAGE, was an excellent story, introducing a smart-mouthed, quick-thinking, magnet for trouble that reminded me a lot of Roger Zelazny's signature characters.
2338 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written
1438 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read. This is a very heartwarming story and so like living in the south in 1964. After reading for a while you feel like you know the characters.
2622 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I purchased this book last friday. It was delivered on Monday morning. By Monday evening I was throwing the book away. The writing is horrible and the characterization is completely wrong. It may have been based on Pride and Prejudice, but the author completely missed the heart of the book. To put it bluntly, this book was cheesy. It had the feeling of a thirteen year old trying to rewrite a classic. The basic characters are represented, but their spirits weren't. The twists to the plot were unnecessary. All in all, I want my $15 back. I wouldn't have even paid $1 for it.
7372 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 REBECCA and JOSH have a very turbulent relationship. She does not think her father is proud of her or her life! But Josh and Rebecca finally figure it out!
3187 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This is the complete review as it appears at my blog dedicated to reading, writing (no 'rithmatic!), movies, & TV . Blog reviews often contain links which are not reproduced here, nor will updates or modifications to the blog review be replicated here. Graphic and children's reviews on the blog typically feature two or three images from the book's interior, which are not reproduced here.
That's not suspending your disbelief, it's taking it out into a dark alley and shooting it point-blank through the forehead. That would have been more of a mercy killing than having, at long last, come to the end of "Classmate Murders".
Another hit Ms. Devlin,but then everything I've read so far from you is GREAT.
This book tells us the story of Kaylee and her life at the mental institution where she was admitted after a certain incident at the mall with her bestfriend Emma. I easily sympathized with her and I easily loved Emma for being a very supportive friend. I am curious with one character in this book though--Lydia. She's mysterious and yet she seems to know Kaylee's secret and she's the only person in the institute who can understand her. I'm curious about what happened to her after she helped Kaylee and it would be great to know more about her in the next books. Though it's short and easy read, this book give us glimpse of Kaylee's life before she knows the truth behind her so called "panic attacks". You'll be able to understand her better and it will answer some of the questions you might have when you read the first book in the series.
1169 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book very much. I try to spread out my reading to keep a wide variety following. This book was just what I was looking for. I liked the balance, the development of the characters and the over all pictures created. I share my reviews with two book clubs, one in New York and the other here in Aspen. I love to share reviews of book as it is so positive and I get great tips. This book will be an added showcase. I try my best to give either a positive review or nothing at all, negative review are worthless to me and those in our book clubs, we look for the positive. This book was just what I was looking for, not too much of anything, fun where it should have been and no so where it needed to be serious. Great job. Other book I recommend are: The Boy He Loved - Obsession Into Darkness (Gay Suspense) this was a real read, I loved it, I've Always Known (Child Abuse) I cried when reading this true story, From Boys to Men (Gay Classic) , this was a hot one, Reflections In The Looking Glass - A Murder Mystery That Will Surprise you (Gay Murder Mystery) ,Ride 'Em Cowboy (Gay Cowboy) ,The Lady In White (Gay Romance) and if your looking for hot stuff, you may want to try out Sinbad - The Balloon Kingdom (Gay Sailor) .
1452 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am not sure what I was expecting, but this was a really delightful book. If you started reading it and thought it was just about civil rights in the south, you missed the whole point of the book!
2962 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the complete trilogy, plus a short story, of Poison Study (Book 1), Magic Study (Book 2), and Fire Study (Book 3).
172 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was quite tickled to discover this book in a BookBub list of bargains. I've read and liked a number of Moon's military SF novels. I just this moment, while writing this review, noticed that Trading in Danger is the first of a series -- and I'll make haste to track down the second!
-Arthur W. Jordin
the plot makes this a perfect weekend read. Make sure you have your partner around after you read it ;)
Getting older in age, Charli realizes that the inventable is going to happen. Someone else is going to meet their match - after all, these guys are georgous - it wouldn't be long right - then she's going to be alone, and she's not happy about that.
4113 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed reading the book. Will be reading more books by this author. Very enjoyable to read. Great book and read.
Kiera is the heroine and right away the reader is aware she's a good girl who only wants to stay out of trouble. Little does she know that trouble, in the form of a vampire, is only the beginning of her journey to discovery. What she learns about herself, her strengths and the lengths she'll go to grab onto and keep her happiness is what made me enjoy this story so much. Another point in this book's favor is the author didn't constantly dwell on the typical internal angst that easily could have taken over this story as its conflict. Rather, she concentrated on the joy of it and I found that even the pursuit of happiness requires a diligent commitment to the earning and giving trust. Without it, there can't be emotional growth.
He also applied logic to some creationist arguments to show which ones were valid and to demonstrate how to create a sound argument for the Bible and for the Christianity. Though the book gave the ultimate proof, not everyone will be automatically persuaded by it (since some people are convinced by bad arguments and others won't be convinced by good arguments), so don't expect that. But it will help with anyone not already dead-set again Christianity.
8261 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dakota Wells is so weary of having to live in fear all the time. Since her father's death, she has been on her own fighting off her neighbor Ed Franks attempts to buy her spread. Ed had even managed to have her credit cut off in town, and had intimidated everyone so completely; they refused to sell her any goods at all. When two gorgeous cowboys showed up looking for work, she was skeptical of their motives right away. It would not be the first time that Ed had arranged for spies to infiltrate her employment for nefarious purposes. Dakota normally relied on her gut instinct when it came to her judgment of others, and she honestly didn't believe Joe Taylor and Colt Mason were out to harm her.
As I said, I wish I could offer "Men In Black" higher praise, but I think Levin picked the wrong way to illustrate by choosing polarizing examples. There are numerous other Supreme Court decisions he could have used that would have brought home the point that courts in general need to be reined in and brought under the control of the people, as the Founders intended.
The book has prompted me to take up knitting, teaching myself . I wanted to see if there was any validity in the premise of knitting to help you thru a difficult time. I think there is. I hope to find a group near me and it was inspired by this book.
The secondary characters each play a vital role in helping a reader understand the main personalities in the tale, or they contributed to the plot movement. Everyone was there for a reason and it was believable. The story is told in both Max's and Emma's points of view with a perfect balance to keep me interested and involved. The conflict is mostly external but it tweaked a few internal issues as well. I think this book was written with a fine balance between an involved and fleshed out storyline and the amount of sexual escapades between the hero and heroine. It satisfied my mind and my libido.
If a son has sex with his mother and they are caught, both are burnred to death.
Dorothy McFalls writes this novel about a beguiling beauty and Rake of the Ton with a clever plot and easy style. We know Iona is a bit of a flibbertigibbet and Nathan is a much maligned man of good character. One escapade follows another on their way to admitting their love for each other. This is a sweet, sexy romance. Enjoyable even if predictable.
I read it cover to cover so to speak .. in about 35 minutes.
Although a short story, Look What Santa Brought affords us a `where are they now' glimpse into the lives of Scott's sister and her men, reinforcing one happy ever after while delivering another in the form of Scott and Tara's relationship.
Cassandra Rollins far prefers life in the country. She detests crowds, couldn't care less about fashions, and has no interest in any of the things that most women covet. She's a true bluestocking and thrives on furthering her knowledge of the world about her through her love of books. The only trait that she shares with the shallow society women is her adoration of Ross.
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7442 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a good read - the plot was emotionally twisting, but not emotionally draining. The pacing was good, with just the right amount of tension between the characters (for the most part). The love scenes were erotic, with touches of the "forbidden" to kick it up a notch without overdoing it. The love stor(ies) were believable, and contrary to a few of the other reviewers, I think the ending was perfect - it shouldn't have ended any other way. (I don't want to give away the ending, so I better leave it at that.)
6853 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Nicole Zoltack's WOMAN OF HONOR weaves the tale of the first lady knight of Arnhem. Sprinkled with historical facts, bullies, and a good dose of love and honor, WOMAN OF HONOR is a coming of age novel set in the fantastical medieval world of Arnhem Kingdom. Aislinn is brave and truly grows to be a woman of honor. The characters are likeable and realistic. We feel Aislinn's pains while she tries to prove herself. She overcomes tradition and the growing threat of Speica. This novel has history, knights, and mythological creatures and is filled with intrigue, mystery, horror, and, most important of all, love. In this first book of the Kingdom of Arnhem series, I feel like we touch upon their lives and a conflict looming in their future. By the end, I craved more from this fantastical world, and I'm glad Ms. Zoltack supplied it in her next book.
8049 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The rock is her father's head!
There were some misplaced clauses here and there that caused me to have to reread sentences to get the meaning. However, this was not prevalent. Mostly, the writing style was pretty clear. The descriptions were exceptionally vivid, with terrific imagery. The dialogue was realistic most of the time, with the small exception of some characters using too flowery language when recounting a story.
6926 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Series!
3649 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 sped right through this. couldn't put it down!
6472 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great!
Joe and Colt were very intrigued with the little spitfire that held them at gunpoint. They had heard a little about her dire circumstances, and couldn't believe she was still able to stand her ground. While they were there for personal reasons, helping this woman that got to them, had immediately become paramount. All three had an immediate connection, and both men intended to explore it wherever it took them.
3683 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can I give more stars for it please?
See Wolf Bear Does Books for a more in-depth, detailed review of *See No Evil*.
Jason is comming into his gym to check on the new manager with his accountant gay werewolf Benjy. Jason is admiring a women from the back on a exersice machine which is syd. Syd turns looks at him and is startled the machine catches her shirt she falls on Jason. and rips her shirt off before it chokes her. embarress hers and gives her his shirt as he is ordered too. As she runs to the dressing room he remarks that he has just met his mate.
The writing is raw and replete with Spanish phrases/words that you can use a dictionary to decode or glean the meaning from the text. I had trouble determining the voice, and an Amazon review set me straight as to who is narrating the chapters.
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Maddie gets her one night of ménage-a-trois sex but when it comes down to it she wants more. Connor isn't about to hurt his friend by stealing `his girl' and he certainly can't admit to his love for Maddie. When all is said and done, Maddie, Connor and Gabe will be forced to choose whether to gamble everything on their feelings. Do they walk away from what could inevitably be the love of their lives? And if they choose to gamble what happens with their friendship?
5130 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow, what a great book! As usual, Jodi immediately hooks you with the first page and doesn't stop until you're at the last. As with the first two in this series, once I started, it took all my will power to set it down when I needed to return to reality and tend to life. While reading this one, I couldn't help but be brought back to the first two books about Travis and Tobin, making me want to read them all over again. You will fall in love with all of the characters. The hero and the heroines, along with other characters in the book.
7802 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sexy jocks playing silly chicken games. A hot read, even if I did have to ignore the repetitious nature of the writing. The smutty bits were worth it. Evangeline Anderson writes such a good build up that by the time they get there, those boys will have you on the edge of your seat. So to speak... a definite re read for the smex.
8559 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The ER is fulling up with different patients from the snow. One ER doctor has a feeling that the wrost is yet to come when a forgotten patient is brought in. The patient he not only knows but was married to the women. During her hospital stay they fall back in love with each other and has asecond chance with their true love once again.
A must read for Austenites! Very enjoyable.
7662 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I Loved this book. A man of few words and ayoung woman harrassed by men in positions of power. Until they put them in their place on there ass.
It give a background fro 1800's and 1900's The are many useful information from a historal view of wood carving.
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This story kicks off right in the middle of one very hot lovemaking session between Will and Lissy who are to tie the knot in 2 weeks time. The scorching hot chemistry between Will and Lissy burns right through the pages even from the first encounter itself and it is because of Lissy's mother Christa's meddling that Lissy starts doubting what she has with Will. As a result, Lissy proposes a bet between them that they go through the next two weeks without sex in the pretense of making their wedding night more meaningful and romantic. Not one to turn down from a challenge, Will accepts the bet and all bets are off when these two engage in a battle of sexual wills to seduce one another and see who is the first to break and admit defeat which makes this novella a highly enjoyable one.
When I say brief, I mean you can easily read this in a single setting and still have a big part of your evening left over. In that short time Worrall manages to grab the readers' attention and engage their minds. Worrall also manages to avoid the dry "academ-ese" which kills so many history books for the general reading public and replaces it with descriptions that are as vibrant as the colors the monks used to adorn The Book of Kells.
Johnson describes the Wyoming terrain in crisp yet poetic language that takes you completely into Walt Longmire's world and makes you feel at home there. The plot is complicated and ticks along as sweetly as a watch. No irritating threads are left loose, and nothing extra is padded in to annoy my logical mind.
3946 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The best....I'd love to purchase it again....
In this case, the author seems to have stitched together a ponderous book with a plot line that simply makes no sense. Earth's ozone layer has failed, evidently causing a caste system in which some unspecified "elite" end up in domes, and the rest of humanity ends up...not in domes, evidently too stupid to stay indoors. To try to make this all plausible, the author creates a new kind of radiation: One that apparently deteriorates concrete, steel and brick so that it crumbles. Not the domes, of course: somehow, THOSE materials are impermeable.
8534 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lorna and James are both doctors and also exs. James has tried to find her after 10 yrs. of separation. An emergency has the hospital in rushing mode. A multiple vehile accident has them in high gear.
1505 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the book, but was way out of my depth concerning Judaism. I discovered how incredibly ignorant I am concerning this beautiful and complicated faith. I was able to suss out the ending. The story itself was rather formulaic, but the depth and elegance of the Yashiva lifestyle enthralled me. That for me was the true gift from this book.
785 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 We enjoy the weekend magazines in the Saturday addition. Especially the stories of and on Irish life and human interest.
If you are seeking sincere experiences involving near-death and visions of God and angels you may want to check out this interesting book, which you can get for a bargain price on amazon.
6371 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I came across this book on a blog for dark reads. I've read books that have a much darker side. Kidnapping and rape are present but in my opinion it's not told harshly. Women willing live this type of life. Some have said there is no love with in the story I feel different. Why did I give it 4 stars it felt rushed at the end. Major stuff was dropped with little to almost no elaboration. SPOILER**** ( she has kids???!!! What!? How do they live in a place like this? What is there relationship with their parents?) I felt if you include something of that magnitude you should at least give more details.
2439 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm really enjoying Sara's story. It appears that God does indeed work in various and mysterious ways to bring us to Himself.
Then another thought.... maybe Izzy was enjoying Feather's potions and too much wine.
Mr. Tool...Gage for those who actually know him as more than just a bit of man candy, gives Hailey an ultimatum. Either she goes out on a date with him, or he calls the cops and files a complaint about her and her friends' weekly peeping.
As but one example, suppose that it is indeed true that non-locality can be proven at the Plank or quantum level of interaction. If at all other levels these non-local effects diminish with the square of the distance between particles as they do under the Newtonian assumptions, then "interaction-at-a-distance" only at the non-quantum level is a rather moot point, and its effects remain essentially as we have known them to be in the Newtonian and Einstein universes.
6219 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I will add my 5 stars with everyone else. I was so drawn into this book, I couldn't stop reading. I did read the other books in the series and feel u would enjoy this families journey and growth if u read them all.
7764 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I realise this is the author's first book and that he has written several more. I also know that he has edited this one and republished it. I've been an editor for 40 years, and as with all books, no matter who publishes them, something always gets by everybody. With that in mind, I read this, hoping I would find a new writer to enjoy, and I did. There were things in this mystery to which I could relate: not so much the murders as the type of relationship that was developing between Penny and Jim. That was my father and my stepmother, who saw each other again after 40 years at their own high school reunion. A few other things related to me, and to be honest, there wasn't a single far-fetched thing for me in the story. A few items were perhaps stretching, but not a complete field goal out of sight. I think for a first work, this was pretty good. Rather than follow the progression of the books, though, to see how Bob's writing changes and gets better, I'm simply going to jump forward to the most recent and go from there. Good job on this one, Mr. Moats. You have a new fan.
6334 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In my humble opinion, every woman that is pregnant should read this book. It will prepare you for many of the feelings you will feel after that little one is born. Every woman who has just had a baby should read this book. It will remind you that you're not the only one calling the doctor every other day because you think your baby has some strange disease. All women should really read this book. It will bring back bittersweet memories of those early baby days.
5746 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hans Litten put Hitler on the witness stand to cross examine him about attacks caused the Socialist Party. Hitler stated that attacks might be in self defense but not initiated by party members. Litten cross examined hard and made Hitler look very bad. Litten was not a lovable guy except to his mother. He was rigid, unbending and took a stand even when others would bend easily. People admired his integrity but they did not always like him. He didn't get along easily with others but when it came to standing up to Hitler, people had to admire him. Litten died and suffered greatly under the Nazis but it interesting to see how Hitler first attacked lawyers and the law before going on to others. That was history I had not known of before.
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If you like reading true accounts of people's journeys, this is the book for you. I purchased our copy for our Kindles.
9297 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is written in the format of the King James version which I was surprised at. Still easy to understand and listen to.
Rafe Bettencourt has been in love with Belle since she graduated from law school. Finding himself in love with his best friend's baby sister is tough enough but Rafe has to compete with the lists and goals that Belle obsessively makes for herself. He needs to convince her that life with him would be way better than any list she could ever make.
214 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Boy, did this hold my interest! More twists and turns than Lombard Street and an ending I did not see coming. Totally engaging.
6063 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book confused me from the beginning all the way to the end. It starts without any pre story. You don't know anything about any of the characters, all you get is this woman who is scared of men, these two "hot" guys that work with the girl a best friend who sets something!!! up, it doesnt really say until it gets hot and steamy. So its 0 to 10 in all of 3 seconds. This book lacked details that developed the characters and not knowing details made it seem very unbelivable.
2271 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 gave as gift
I definitely learned a lot from this book and have begun to apply the easy principles behind it.
1344 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This 1998 book won a Pulitzer Prize for its author. Essentially, Diamond presents a world view of history that attempts to explain why there are such huge discrepancies between Eurasian cultures and other aboriginal cultures. For example, he bases his theory on the simple idea that history occurred as it did not because some races or civilizations were superior to others but that they were instead victims of geography. I have to agree with his theory. I do not, however, agree with his timelines - that tens of thousands of years took place throughout the dispersion of humanity around the globe. But then, Diamond is an evolutionary bio9logist, which explains his particular slant on time and progress.
3346 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Shadow Music: A Novel by Julie Garwood is one of my favorite books with lots of romance. I already had story on hardback and ten bought on Kindle for convenience. I call Julie Garwood historical romances my "Happy Books."
I judge my own affection of any woman with whom I am close, and the
The book is wonderfully paced, moving into the new place has its funny and sexy moments..Now on to CAMP HELL!!!....AND I AM SCARED!
8392 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this several weeks ago and am just getting to my review....Wyatt bought a house to convert to an Inn for his resort chain. However, his secretary has convinced him that all of the problems they are having with the house is because of ghosts and she find the ghost exterminator - Jo Banks. Jo has seen ghosts since she was little and can help them go "towards the light". Wyatt thinks this is all a bunch of hooey ... until he sees the ghosts for himself and they inhabit his body. The story revolves around Jo and Wyatt trying to get rid of the ghosts (from the house and from Wyatt) and a developing romance between Jo and Wyatt.
One big formatting challenge for formatting Kindle editions is that unlike a paper book or periodical, the reader can't readily flip back and forth (sometimes I wish I had two Kindles side by side). The best solution so far is to make sure that there are sufficient hyperlinks for notes, table of contents and anything else one might want to temporarily refer to. The separate Article List and Section Lists can do a pretty good job of this if implemented intelligently.
Actually the entire premise of how Cadan became a vampire is unique and not just a little odd. The symbiots found in a cavern many, many years ago are the cause of this vampirism but it's not entirely clear just how they got there or what their purpose is. The reader is allowed the knowledge that these symbiots must meld with a human Host who then has to drink blood to aid not only in the survival of the symbiots but now themselves as well.
The beginning of the book.... I don't remember if the prologue, or the first chapter contained a lot of... background information? Something?... that for me - dragged a bit, but after that the story flowed... I read the book in one day... you can't go wrong with one of JG's books...
7399 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Not what I was expecting. Very boring could hardly get past the first few pages. I gave up after page 10.
7174 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was being very generous by giving both books two stars. I guess you get what you pay for ($1). I will never buy another book published by this author and will NOT recommend it to friends and family. Both books had many grammatical and spelling errors.
If your on the fence about this sort of purchase, I say buy it now. You won't be disappointed.
Jake has known Remi was his mate from their first encounter. Now that he's finally gotten closer to Remi, he has no intention of backing away. But with Remi's current problems and abused past, how can Jake expect Remi to be comfortable as his sub?
For a one-stop shop of what's really going on on the left AND the right, you can't do better than to start with DailyKos. The most up-to-date information often hits here hours or days before you find it mentioned anywhere else, and it's interesting to see what the cable news shows do (and do not) pick up on.
467 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In November of 1864 the Civil War is close to its end. But a fierce battle is about to take place in Franklin, Tennessee, pitting loyal Confederate soldiers against a staunch Union Army that greatly outnumbers them. An outlaying plantation named Carnton belongs to John and Carrie McGavock. General Nathan Bedford Forrest orders the house and grounds to become a hospital for the anticipated wounded and dying. Mrs. McGavock is reclusive because she grieves for her three children, dead in the recent past. She is unwilling to turn her home into a respite for any army, but the General is firm in his demand.
3355 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 When I closed this book, I asked myself "What the heck did I just read?"
Intimacy: AMAZINGLY GOOD for a historical book
We all know what is going to happen we see the small dot on the ground and it is getting bigger and bigger. The one of two things. Wham the coyote get dumped on be ten tons of snowball.
Final Rating: FIVE out of FIVE (5/5). Really loved it, recommending it to everyone. Get yourself a copy today! Like right now! Then come back and let's chat about it. =)
His assumption of 12% annual stock market returns is on the high side. The 70 year historic return of the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested is between 10 and 11%. A 12% return may be possible if one assumes the future will be like the past.....in that the Fama-French 3-factor study found that small cap value stocks have outperformed the S&P 500. One would also have to diversify into several asset classes including foreign stocks and REIT's to hit the 12% return. I'm not sure many U.S. investors have the stomach to buy-and-hold a 100% stock portfolio through Bear markets as well.
8990 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 You know the way sometimes you're flipping channels and you get to the Science Fiction station and notice they're running some obviously super low-budget made-for-TV movie with some ludicrous premise - and you settle in to enjoy watching an extremely bad movie?
8570 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is based out of London so it takes a few chapters to grasp the British terms but it is a heart filled romance that is a great read.
5190 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was a literal Godsend. Soon after I decided I needed help with my finances this book popped up in front me. And it changed my view on a number of issues related to money. I'll definitely be undertaking the Total money makeover. thanks Dave!
516 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 While you could read Ms Brennan's books as stand alone novels, you would miss out on the past interactions of some of the characters. Each book introduces a character or continues the story of a character introduced in a previous book. I really like this continuity. I have enjoyed each book immensely. I would recommend her books whole heartedly. What is going to be bad is when I finish all her in print books & have to wait for a new one. Agony.
I first read the On the Prowl anthology a couple of years ago but never got around to continuing with the Alpha and Omega series. I decided it would probably be best to re-read the Alpha and Omega novella before picking up Cry Wolf and I'm really glad I did. I think you're much better off reading this before the first novel or you'll be missing out on Charles and Anna's first meeting. This novella also gives us better insight into Anna's change into a werewolf and the things she suffered at the hands of other pack members and her previous Alpha. If you're familiar with the Mercy Thompson series then you'll probably recognise the missing boy as the one in Moon Called but although I highly recommend those books (it's one of my favourite UF series) you don't need to have read them to enjoy Alpha and Omega.
+ Nero
The interaction between Wistril and his assistant is always a source of amusement with Kern having no idea what Wistril is actually up to most of the time. I will agree with another reviewer and say that I would have liked to get to know the characters a bit better to enjoy the stories more.
Throughout the first half of the novel, I wondered at how her kidnapper, Ray, could maintain such control over her. She had freedom during the day. She could have run away, told someone, or even called her family. Yes, there were threats, but I kept thinking as she got older that she should have seen through them. Later, I realized the depths of the man's insiduousness. As Alice related the tale of his previous deduction, and its gruesome ending, I realized why her belief was so strong.
8981 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 It wasn't all that. It could have used some more story to it. I like to read books that I can either relate to or that has a story to it that will keep me interested. This book just didn't do it for me. It started out good but it didn't end like it should.
7162 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Belinda "Belle" Campbell is a Halle Puma who was injured protecting the life of one Sheri Giordano a wolf who is the, wife of the Halle Marshall (see Cat of a different color). Belle's injury is repaired by putting pins in her legs, while the pins are there she cannot shift.
6862 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a sweet story covering the challenges facing a girl's unique journey to knighthood...and more. The book covers Aislinn's years from 1155 to 1169 AD.
Angelia Menchan
20 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Sara Douglass, Hades' Daughter (Tor, 2003)
Mr. Tuttle's writing style is an absolute joy to read. His humor and vocabulary, which includes some words that won't be found in Webster's, make his work shine.
Things definitely turn sour the next day when she can't eat chicken wings without hurling and wants to eat the neighbors' dog as a snack. Not to mention the teeth... oh, I meant FANGS. It seems that Nina is now a part of the paranormal population of vampires... and she is PISSED.
Connor Regan and Gabriel Carter have shared their women several times over the years. Neither of them sees any foreseeable problem with sharing Maddie - especially since her playful demeanor and body's reactions show that she is attracted to both men.
2112 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved reading about Sally Hewitt & Standing Bear who met one day while she was bathing on the wagon train. She fell head over heels for him, but he refused to take her, because he had a vision that his people would die. He could not accept this since that is how his parents died, so he set her free. Read this story it will make you laugh, cry and cum a lot! The author did an amazing job telling a story, and the characters really sold the store. I fell in love right from the start with the Indian brave. I also loved the courage that Sally had by choosing Standing Bear during the trading day when she met White Lily for the first time. It's an amazing love story, please read it.
8924 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ok, I am officially a Georgette Heyer fan. I admit that I did not like the mystery that I read, Why Shoot a Butler? - but I am not really a big fan of that genre as a whole. This one, on the other hand, was delightful. The characters were charming and at times a little outrageous - especially for the time period. Like in the very beginning when Horatia takes it upon herself to visit Lord Rule and ask him to marry her in place of her sister Lizzie. And of course, she does all this behind her family's back. Horry proceeds to become the Earl's wife and quickly becomes the toast of the town. She is burdened with a stammer and I got the impression that as the youngest Winwood she was not always taken seriously. Once she becomes a wife, and a wealthy one at that, she lets nothing stand in her way to do whatever she feels she wants to - including catching the eye of Lord Lethbridge. I believe she pursues him only because everyone warns her to stay away from him - and he uses her as a pawn because of his dislike of the Earl. If you are a fan of Jane Austen type romances - and haven't yet tried Georgette Heyer - pick this one up soon. Sourcebooks is reissuing a slew of Georgette Heyer books - mysteries, romances and historical fiction. A whole new generation will be able to appreciate these works!
2387 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book must be very vexing fundamentalists! What I like the most is that Chopra doesn't "pigeon hole" Jesus or Christianity. The author also parallels Jesus' words with other religious practices, Outstanding for seekers!
5. The Poverty of Philosophy, p. 138 (takes into account the changes and corrections introduced by Marx into the copy presented to N. Utina in 1876).
A common trope in fantasy and science fiction is one person or a small platoon defeating an entire army of hopelessly incompetent grunts. That doesnt happen in this book and the Skandians are forced to utilize guerrilla tactics in order to prevail against the tactically superior Temujai.
2227 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Nothing earth-shattering but a good reminder about the power of your attitude.
3331 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank you for h having spunky heroines who love their families, flaws and all. I hope you can write more like these. This is my tenth time rereading this book alone. I love the setting and all the characters from the gruff hero to the slimy bad guy.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have seen complaints that the heroine was a pushover and the hero a world class SOB, but given the plot, it's exactly how one would expect them to act/react.
2260 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 read this one very fully with an open mind. getting rich is easy and needed by all. this is a must have!!!
900 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good read
5837 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'll never see Peter the same way again. The author's observations are insightful and unique.
5861 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read a few of her writings in this collection before, but I am thoroughly enjoying reading those again and look forward to the ones that I haven't previously read.
Ky's father and uncle are betting that, like family members before her, she will find a way to "trade and profit" that will enable her to refit the ship, bring her up to standards, and save her from the scrap heap. The family instincts are correct. Ky is well on her way to turning a profit on tractors on an independent contract when she suddenly finds herself in the middle of a civil war.
1300 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This messy, self-absorbed work of genius is composed of intertwining stories about a supposedly-cursed family from the Dominican Republic and living in New Jersey. The primary character, Oscar Wao, is a young social outcast, interested in role-playing games, writing fantasy novels, and finding love, in equal measures. At times, it is difficult to keep up with the shifting points of view, narrative voice, magical occurrences, and chronology. Also, I was repeatedly frustrated by the dense footnotes and the numerous, untranslated Spanish and Spanglish phrases. A wild ride worth taking but only if you have the patience.
Max's quest to write it all down is funny, weird, poignant - oh, heck. Just read it already!
3509 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love Maggie Shayne! This book has several stories in it and they all come together. Very good read. I recommend it.
The idea of a New World is presented. Such an idealistic
8117 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the relationships and the by plays that happen between the characters! This is a terrific story for sure!
1853 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was perfect. I loved it. I was first introduced to Mrs. Jackson with one of her Westmoreland books. I was immediately hooked. I fell in love with the whole Westmoreland family. I was not sure if her other book series would be as good. Well I think I may have been wrong. This is only the first book of the Maderis series and I am already hooked. I was so skeptical about getting into this series, as I thought it would take away from the Westmoreland series if that makes sense. I was just going to wait for the rest of the Westmoreland' s stories to be told. The next one is being released March 1st., which is just a few weeks away. I can't wait. I did just decide to continue reading books of hers until then. I read three before this one. Of course I enjoyed them all. One of which was A Family Reunion. That was a very good one as well. Her books make you laugh, cry and feel the love and emotion the characters exude. I hate to give spoilers, so I will just say, this was a very beautiful story. A must read. I have only put it down to eat, feed my son, and to sleep. Literally. Lol. Thank you Mrs. Jackson for entering my life. They may not all be written perfectly, but all of the books you have written that I have picked out, the stories were perfect. I have enjoyed them all.
I highly recommend this book.
Raymond Chandler is noted especially for his concise but rich descriptions of locale and also of characters. These are practically photographic descriptions. Also, there's Chandler's dialogue complete with sardonic humor and wisecracks. The plot is swift paced with nary a dull moment. He was well trained by BLACK MASK's editor who suggested that whenever the plot threatens to bog down, have a man with a gun in his hand walk into the scene.
2863 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very lovely book evocative and very eloquent in its debut depiction of the war in Asia. It shows us the Japanese philosophies very poignant to the story. Loved the book.
13. Kleptocrats...and the use of religions to justify their power.
1780 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 M. Levin is extraordinary. Men in Black is very readable. I encourage anyone interested in "fixing" the problems this country faces, to read this book.
Now we come to the "present" of London, April 22, 1835 and Nicholas Vail is at a ball looking/hunting for a young woman he knows is there. He spots her with her beautiful dark red hair, pale skin. She is happy and laughing and he knows she is the one. She is a ward of Ryder Sherbrooke and is having her first season in London. She meets Nicholas Vail, Earl of Mountjoy, and they are both comfortable with and attracted to each other albeit for different reasons. Nicholas has been gone from England and made his way in Macau. She had named herself as her memory was gone when Ryder Sherbrooke found her beaten in an alley so her name is Rosalind de La Fontaine. Nicholas comes to call the next day and Rosalind, her "adopted" brother Grayson Sherbrooke and Nicholas visit an art and book fair in the park where Grayson purchases a very ancient book purported to have been written by a wizard. Neither Grayson nor Nicholas can translate and read the code in the book but Rosalind can.
Later Syd takes pain pills for her bruised back and side than takes a drink of wine. her father comes in and gets her to agree to go on one hunt even though she says she won't shoot.
It's a quick read, but so worth it!
6889 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After Robert B. Parker died, I thought, well, I don't know what I thought. Max Brand (my Grandad introduced me to Max), Louis L'amour (my Dad), and RBP: I didn't think I'd find another - whatever. Super writer. But, all of a sudden, someone (just a friend) (a GOOD friend, it turns out) introduces me to Craig Johnson, and BAM! I'm bingeing on Longmire! The series is good, too! The books are hard to put down. Thank heavens there are 12 of them. Dialog crackles, characters are perfect. Put a fork in me! Please don't stop, Mr. J.
7416 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Stacy Daniels returns to the ranch she had grown up on in order to attend the funeral of her father. Her father, Benton, had always hated her and enjoyed causing Stacy misery. His very existence had been like a dark cloud hanging over her. Rex Dakota has been the ranch foreman since Stacy was ten years old. Rosa, his wife, has been the cook and housekeeper. But it is their three sons that Stacy likes the best.
As we watch Elyn R. Saks struggle with her demons we are invited into a very private world of fears most will never experience. People who are mentally ill will however really relate to the hallucinations and voices and feeling of impending doom.
6950 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 could be 3 stars -- started reading because I liked the tv series and my brother told me the books are better. well this one was certainly not better, but i'm glad i bought the four pack of the first four books in the series. It suffers from first book syndrome. too much background, slightly thin plot, but the ending certainly picked up. don't stop reading the series based on this...
6912 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Johnson is an excellent writer, better than most in the mystery genre, but the Kindle version suffers from poor proofreading. The errors are numerous enough and bad enough to be terribly distracting. I recommend a hard copy. The book is infinitely better than the tv series.
2331 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the best reads
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7595 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I got this free a long time ago and never posted a review I guess. I remember it being pretty short and I found the story to be too boring for my taste. I like several of the older Star Wars books, but this series just never caught my interest.
9237 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was one of those books you cannot put down. was such a different story. one of th best ever.
5777 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is a short Victorian erotic novel. If you like Victorian erotica, this book will be very appealing to you. I highly recommend it, and I intend to read it again in a year or two.
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AMBER EYES is the sequel to GOLDEN EYES, which was released through another publisher so be sure to stop by Ms. Banks' website to discover the `rest of the story' or at least the rest of it so far.
8950 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book by her that I've read and I will be honest I will be buying more because this one did not disappoint. Really interesting and HOT!!
2022 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Icebound Land is not as fast-paced as the first two installments in this series, but the character development and the expansion of Flanagan's fantasy world are great.
A terrific read. Highly recommended.
7288 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another in a long line of wonderful suspense, drama and romance. B.J. Daniels is one of my many favorite authors, and I highly recommend any and all of her mysteries.
For me, all the events in the narrative are very important to allowing Darcy and Elizabeth to understand that one person only is in this immediate relationship. No matter what family or society say or do they must look to each other and in giving themselves to each other they make that very clear. I like how Darcy says it, "I shall never forget, Elizabeth, that you came to me of your own choice, rather than as a duty of our marriage."
This book hook me strait from the start to the end I am still enchanted and will never be board with it because this is one those books that makes your heart race fast and turn your emotions upside down and make you speechless when you reach the end!!!!!!!!
- The H is a complete jerk. He never redeems himself, and he never even makes a full effort to redeem himself. He sleeps with his WIFE after sleeping with the h, then repeatedly chooses his wife again and again (a woman who is cruel and insane) over the h. He simply tells the h 'sorry' and she instantly forgives him and the go on their merry way until the wife comes back a few pages later and the H runs to her.
It didn't blow my mind, or anything; I know these kinds of these happen, have read things about them, and know that they can turn out like this, I just wasn't expecting a YA book to go that far, I guess. And I feel bad saying that, as I know YA books go farther than most people (people that don't read the genre, at least) think, but still. It was darker than I expected. And because of how dark it was, I have a hard time deciding what to rate the book, and how exactly I feel, and what really to think about it. It's just, there was so much. So much to take in, or something.
The author rightly focuses on current debates, only going back in history to provide context. If Mr. Levin had included all the abuses of the Judiciary, the book would have had to be presented in multiple volumes. He discusses the current debate in U.S. Courts about using opinions from FOREIGN courts and policies from NGOs in deciding cases. This is so absurd that it is hard to take seriously how frightening and dangerous this trend really is. This book helps every reader understand the reality and threat of this very clearly.
2689 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very nice variation of the P & P with many lovely moments of angst and love. I liked the style of writing as well. All of ms. Louise's are well worth the read.
1706 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have enjoyed many of Ms. Coulter's books. I also enjoy Paranormal romances (e.g. M.J.Putney and Jayne Ann Krentz). The premise of this book is quite interesting (and is shown above so I will not repeat it). The book started off strong, with Ms. Coulter's standard rapid-fire dialogue. One minor weak spot was that the characters seem to fall in love without any real interaction. However, the ending was quite rushed. The author spent hundreds of pages developing the story and mystery just to have everything wrapped up in "the pale" crammed into less than 50 pages. Also, the ending was confusing and I had to re-read it a few times to make sure I really understood it.
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6395 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This collection overall was well written with fewer typos than some of her other stories. It presented hot and heavy love scenes and leaves the reader satisfied, with the exception of the story "Beyond Temptation"
I think anyone that likes these kind of high fantasy novels would like this book.
The book claims things such as that eating fat makes you crave more food, that you can not do anything to lose weight around your weight, and that eating wheat is just fine, and wheat s the same as any other carbs.
7629 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 With all the others books available, this one just doesn't hold up. A good read, yes, but not a rivetting one.
1903 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this series a few years ago, and decided to share it with my son, who is only nine. (I have read to him every night since he was born, and whether it had anything to do with it or not, he has a genius level IQ. Now we read together! I highly recommend reading to your child every night!) He and myself, have thoroughly enjoyed the Ranger's Apprentice series, and particularly, The Icebound Land. We highly recommend this series for fantasy and historical fiction fans of all ages. Now, on to the next book!!!
4612 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book started off so well but it soon became bogged down with repetitious scenes. After reading half the book I finally laid it to rest.
2816 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely love this series! Dakota has a way with her words and descriptions! Each character has their own little thing you love about them. If you're looking for a book that is "laugh out loud" hilarious, this series is it! These 3 always get themselves in messes & it's so funny them trying to get out of them. Try reading one today. You will not be disappointed!
3571 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this time round i believed scotte barrett's tale. the doubled addiction of the viscount is a great backing for the story and provides many a pleasant interlude
Once we get away from the premise though, the book takes off. The writing style is both direct and at time lyrical. The author can write about surroundings and emotions in a very descriptive manner that is often very pleasant. Sometimes doesn't quite work, but this is a your author that no doubt will fine tune his mastery of the craft.
Would I recommend this book? Yes!
- Even though Remi is depicted in Without Reservations as a total jerk, this book not only explains his bad attitude enough to make him sympathetic but also develops him (with the help of the right partner and a loving relationship, of course) into a character I genuinely admired by about a quarter of the way through the story.
3228 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 That tricky 99cent offer from Kindle worked on me. Now i want to order the others and get started reading to find out what happens to the 2 main characters. I don't generally read murder mysteries, but somehow the violence in this one was balanced with the peace-loving culture of the Jewish Yeshiva! I bounced back and forth to google to read more about vocabulary and Biblical references, so I feel I learned a few things while reading. There were a few items that dated the book, the use of beepers instead of cell phones, and a description of a computer print-out that sounded dated. Not to be picky, it just gave me a little pause to realize it wasn't an ignorant author, just earlier writing! Otherwise, a wonderful read! Now onto the next one...
14. It takes you to societies we know so little about. Thank you.
1889 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Topics to discuss with your kids. Bullies and drug use are topics you'll find in this 3rd book in the series. Along with friendship, perseverance, doing the right thing, patience.
751 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Here it is the premier newspaper of New England sent automatically to your beloved Kindle while you sleep.
Ramsey's primary messages, though he doesn't use these phrases, "get out and stay out of debt avoid it like a plague" and "be laser-focused on working your financial plan" (Ramsey's phrase is "focused intensity"). His advice is sound, though it may be unconventional:
There are a couple of hints about new threats coming up, and I can't wait to see what those are, but the book, (whose overall tone has been one of defeat), ends on a high note on both fronts.
8346 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good
Any sense of suspense is ruined constantly by little remarks thrown in referring to things way into the future. The author seemed intent on making sure the reader knew that the kids would never be `rescued' from the very beginning. The kids certainly don't seem very concerned about being rescued with all of them willing to pretty much blindly follow one of the youngest boys in the group.
4884 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the story line and the way it was written. I like Haley's character as a strong independent woman who didn't fall to prices when Garrett didn't call her and she found out she was pregnant.
Like Suzanne Collins's Underland Chronicles, Rory and Bridget's family dynamics provide the emotional heart of the story. Combined with the historical underpinnings (which are explained without feeling like a history lesson), humorous dialogue and real-world places, this realistic relationship forms the basis of what promises to be a compelling, well-realized fantasy series --- and one that might help those Gods of Manhattan remain relevant for a long time to come.
8825 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I subscribe to several blogs for my Kindle. I love this one. It gives me a heads up on great deals. I do have to go online to get them (the links don't work for my Kindle in the blog itself) but that's fine with me..I'm on my laptop enough anyway. It saves me hours searching for bargains and sometimes it gives me a heads up on a limited time deal.
Dirk's roof and therefore in constant danger.
I wish the presidential candidates would all read the stories about their health care. It seems really bad.
and hearing are also improving. Now if she can just get over her
There are family secrets revealed along the way including one that may explain why some of the characters do what they do; on the other hand we cannot be sure since memory is never completely reliable. Enright's haunting prose is also often beautiful. After the birth of her daughter Rebecca, Veronica gets back her sense of smell with an "aromatic rush." At Liam's wake Rebecca must see her mother as a "mislaid giant." Veronica has larged-boned "transvestite ankles." She reminds the reader that there are so "few people given us to love. . . And if you can, at nineteen, count the people you love on one hand, you will not, at forty, have run out of fingers on the other." On the other hand, you do not always like the people you love. One of the most touching scenes out of many occurs when Veronica's old mother finally goes to bed the night that her son Liam lies in a coffin in the downstairs living room. Veronica notices that she sleeps on her own side of the bed, leaving plenty of room for a husband dead many years.
Lissianna shook her head, thinking it was rather amazing she'd survived to reach two hundred if she'd made many mistakes like that over the years.
461 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is an excellent fictional telling of the story of Carrie McGavock, a real woman who was known as the Widow of the South because she was responsible for laying to rest almost 1,500 Confederate soldiers who died during the battle of Franklin in 1864. While the author absolutely takes liberties with the story, it is done in a beautiful, respectful way. I am not really a student of the Civil War, and this book helped enlighten me to some truly horrible events that took place in US history. I recommend this book to anyone, particularily those interested in Civil War history.
'The Classmate Murders' by Bob Moats is one of my favorite detective novels about senior citizen sleuth Jim Richardson's first adventure with murder as he tries to figure out why his classmates are being murdered one by one. The first of this series of novels follows Jim's realization that he is a detective at heart and it is where we are first introduced to all of Jim's friends (Buck) and family including his love Pennie whom he saves from a horrible demise.
6993 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great read. The story holds your attention and leaves you wanting more of the story. I will read more in the series.
4276 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My 6 year old is not really into the book as much as I'd like him to be. Its not very colorful but I love the poetry!
Nina Blackman has had a hard life. Nobody is saying she hasn't. Her mother was a serial abandoner, until she just never came home again. her father was on over-the-road trucker who often had to leave, of course, and then he died. So she was raised by her grandmother, a seemingly loving woman who wants nothing but the best for her granddaughter.
2813 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book two of the Accidental series takes on the toughest of the three friends. It was incredibly touching without losing the natural grit of the character. I've read them out of order so I can say it sets up book 3 very nicely.
The author may once or twice delve into the stereotypes of Viking culture. The most notable of which is the fact that Vikings did not wear horned helmets. Its not that big a deal, considering its a fantasy, but it is one of those little things that can nag at the reader.
of persons to have felt so strongly for another human being, however
4056 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I just got this last night, and I loved the J.D. Robb anthology. I just wish it were longer, but it will have to do until Seduction in Death next month. Eve and Roarke were great, snappy dialogue. Brief appearances by the others, but for once it is Roarke who dreams of the past instead of just Eve. Excellent!!!! The Laurell K. Hamilton was not it's own story, which is why I did not give this 5 stars. I was disapointed that it was the beginning of 'Narcissus in Chains'. It sure starts w/a bang, but you might be lost if you have not read any of the Anita Blake series. It is one of her more hard core works, (you will understand after you read.) I was really disapointed, and felt tricked because they gave this story a different name than the book. I guess we just have to wait until October to find out what happens. Susal Krinards was great as always, not only did she give us a very different type of story from her normal works(this deals w/people w/esp) they also gave us a preview at the end for her 'Wolf' series in October. Anyway, I loved it overall!! Happy Reading ...
I was quite surprised by Remi, because in the second book he didn't appear like a positive character and I thought it would be hard for him to accept his new werewolf nature and I thought he would fight against his attraction to Jake much more. At the beginning he justified it with the fact that mating was a werewolf thing, something beyond his control. I appreciated very much when, while recalling his past, he realized that it was just something he has always had in himself. Jake was patient and understanding, he treated Remi as a fragile and delicate being and he respected his boundaries as much as he could.
What I appreciated most about this work was the emphasis on Jesus' teachings and the excellent translation of Jesus' ideas for our modern society. If you are willing to take an honest look at your faith then I can highly recommend this to you. I can honestly say that the teachings in this book will lead you to a much happier life as a Christian. You can test out the theories and teachings and decide what is true in your own life.
4694 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Belle Taylor has her life carefully mapped out. She's been making goal oriented lists her entire life and never once has she failed to reach each milestone and feel a sense of accomplishment as she marks it off the `TO DO LIST.' For the first time ever her goal of a plush corner office and her name on the letterhead of the law firm where she's been working has her considering altering her plans. She's been working eighty hour weeks for the past year and Belle's just beginning to realize that the perks of her desired position may not be worth the sacrifices she's made.
Banville's novel is intense, highly compressed in its development of overlapping themes, and filled with suspense, both real and intellectual. Every plot detail expands his themes of identity and selfhood, and our desire to be remembered after our deaths. Banville's prose is exquisite, creating mystery by introducing details at a snail's pace, conveying attitude, and acutely observing sensuous details and physical reactions. He juxtaposes unlikely events from different times to convey information, providing voluptuous descriptions which contain both an idea and its antithesis simultaneously. This is a challenging and fascinating novel, beautifully crafted and rewarding on every level. Mary Whipple
9793 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 i wasted about one hour creating a wry, interesting and lucid review of this 99 cent ebook..
This is a short work and most can read it in less than thirty minutes. If I may suggest though, take your time, savor the words, contemplate the thoughts and revel in the written words...folks, take a couple of hours to digest this one and then turn around and read it again. Trust me; you are in for a wonderful treat!
5426 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book sounded interesting, but still didn't know quite what to expect. The author told the story well and really kept you in suspense. Parts were chilling and at the same time gave you hope for the outcome. I loved reading this book and hope you will too!
You won't be disappointed in this story. And while you're at it, go grab the first two books in the series.
Always an uplifting read can be found in all of Ms. Johnson's works and this book is no exception. Indeed life is tough, but you are tougher, if you only chose to be.
A little side note, with Ryland being back, I did expect a little insight into how the baby is doing.
Shanna York is all about business and doesnt think that she can mix business and pleasure together. She never wanted to get close to anyone so she would also pick a fight and tell the other person to leave. Alejandro Diaz has the hots for her, but he can see that she tries to keep herselt distant from others. Alejandro has deceided that this was not going to happen with him. Alejandro is co-owner of Sneak Peek, a club were EVERYTHING goes. Shanna soon finds out that the man and the club is everything that she has always dreamed of but afraid to go after. Shanna is being blackmailed and relaizes that she must go to Alejandro for help. With doing this she learns to trust him and she lets her dreams become reality.
Recommendation? Yes. Definitely worth the read but Im sure you will agree, it needs to be far more than it is.
Well written, by an author who knows her stuff. Having read most of her Paksworld books I already knew she's an excellent author; seamlessly blending believable world building, finely drawn characters and rich dialogue with a master hand. That is excellent fantasy and this is excellent science fiction.
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This story is epic. The majority of it spans the course of a fifty(ish) year period, but its roots go back tens of thousands of years. Modern mysteries and legends are woven into the fabric of new legends that are the foundation of this story.
One of the main things that hooked me about this story was the dialogue. When Emma called Max `Captain Caveman', it gave me the giggles. She has all these cute references to kitty litter and jokes about shifters in general that it gave me a good feeling about Emma's persona. She's a character that I'd like to know for real. Max's reaction to some of what she says is equally fun and enjoyable to read. He takes his role as alpha seriously but he knows how to have a good time as well, and his sense of humor compliments Emma. Ms. Bell must have a delightful sense of humor of her own, because this story is warm and loving even when the tension is high.
2844 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was just about to give up on this book, even complained about on social media, but something kept me reading. Yes, it ended like I knew it would, but there was so much insight in the way to that end. All in all, quite a good book. <><
Addendum (July 18, 2014):
859 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read the complete series and have kept all books except the very first four of the series and wanted to give the series to my sister now that she has retired. Needed this one to complete the series.
6805 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There's something about these old mysteries. They make me smile and encourage my imagination to a time well before I was born. I love the movies from the 1930's and now I love the books from which they were made.
We had horrendous thunderstorms today, and it was a perfect time to lose myself in the land of Kauph with Wistril and Kern and all the gargoyles. Hoot (read it to understand).
Walt Longmire, the sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, is a Vietnam veteran and lawman with a frontier-like way of doling out justice. He patrols the Wyoming countryside in his pickup, is trying to get over the death of his wife from cancer, and living in a house that's only half-built that he quit working on after the her death.
In `The Gateway', indie author Glenn G. Thater has created a mythology and a world that feels as real as that of Tolkien's Middle Earth. It begins with a Foreword that uses the intriguing plot device of purporting to be the culmination of years of research into the existence and mythology of a `legendary' figure, Lord Angle Theta. That foreword hooked me immediately, history and mythology geek that I am.
3266 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Action and mystery a good combination. Also a deep look into a Jewish community that most are unaware of. Enjoyable and educational.
For everyone following the I-Team series, read Extreme Exposure, then this book (Heaven Can't Wait) and then Hard Evidence. Trust me, it makes more sense that way, even though these are all stand alone books, if you want to follow the individuals and their stories, this is the way to do it.
However, it was much shorter than I expected. Amazon, you've really got to do something about the accuracy of the file sizes on Kindle books! This is listed as almost 400 KB (which is the average size for a 200-300 page novel), and this story was definitely not that long.
This is a haunting story about one man's quest to have the woman he loves. I could not stop reading this story and was horrified at the lengths that Nicholas would go to in hope of having his love returned. It is a cautionary tale about marrying when the person you love does not love you in return.
My other "complaint" is the sunny, slightly sugar coated ending. Everyone is accepting of Kaya and her relationship with two men. Nobody comments or thinks it's odd. Everybody is just part of a big happy family. That's a bit unrealistic. But then, this book has shape-shifting so I guess I shouldn't demand realism.
Meet Oscar de León. Once upon a time, in elementary school, Oscar was a slick Dominican kid who seemed to have a typical life ahead of him. Then, around the time he hit puberty, Oscar gained a whole lot of weight, became awkward both physically and socially, and got deeply interested in things that made him an outcast among his peers (sci-fi novels, comics, Dungeons & Dragons, writing novels, etc.). A particularly unfortunate Dr. Who Halloween costume earns him the nickname Oscar Wao for the costume's resemblance to another Oscar: playwright Oscar Wilde (Wao being a Dominican spin on the surname). His few friends are embarrassed by him, girls want nothing to do with him, and everywhere he goes Oscar finds nothing but derision and hostility. And he's not the only person in his family suffering through life: his mother, a former beauty, has been ravaged by illness, bad love affairs, and worry regarding her two children; and his sister Lola, another intense beauty, has been cursed with a nomadic soul and her mother's poor taste in men.
Life for Yelena was not pleasant in the orphanage, and only slightly more pleasant as a Taster, but at least it was life.
--- Reviewed by Lisa Ann Cockrel
7263 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found this small book to be a fascinating take on the purging process of entering heaven. I realize that no one wants to enter heaven with any stain of sin still on their soul but I had not thought a great deal about what that would mean - in terms of removal of any attachment to sin. I find this a quite credible take on how that process is both joyful (heading down the home stretch to be with the Lord) and painful (giving up what you may have become quite attached to). Really makes you think about all those little nonsense things we cling to when our focus should be on Jesus alone.
6282 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a good book and I won't go into the whole plot of the story. I will say that ending seemed rushed and it REALLY would have been nice to hear/read some of Michael's point of view. He came across as really cold and diabolical especially when you stop to consider his daughter. Would've liked to have known why. We knew why with Eric, and Josh but not Michael.
9293 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good
887 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fern gets high marks for another good story. She makes each revenge unique. I would recommend this story to all my friends who like a well written story.
8.) No cliffhanger ending;
2327 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Well-written characters, unique storyline, and satisfying ending create a perfect storm of a book. No spoilers or synopsis( same thing as far as I'm concerned) so you'll just have to read it and enjoy!
9632 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed all three books in this series but would really enjoy a longer story. There is so much potential here for much longer books. These are a great but fairly quick read.
7890 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't believe I didn't review this when I read it. So many of the books I've read don't show reviews by me that I am starting to wonder if this is because the exact edition I have was removed and with it my review. I absolutely love this book and series and recommend it highly, especially if you love this genre. I wish I had reviewed it when I read it so that I could give it a more thorough and enthusiastic review. Give it a shot because I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Part Three: Tapping into the Field, describes the experiments of amongst others Elisabeth Targ and her positive findings of remote healing in AIDS cases, and the work of William Braud, Dean Radin and Roger Nelson. The concept of collective consciousness is elaborated upon and quite interesting. The speculations include the possibility that negative consciousness is like a germ that infects large numbers of people and could produce evil like the Inquisition, Hitler and the Salem Witch Trial.
6057 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow to be loved by 2 handsome men! If you like handsome men with ripped bodies this is the story for you.
5944 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amazing books by Patricia Briggs. She is a gifted writer and one of the things I like it the book is not loaded with sex but the story is so strong it doesn't need loads of sex. Some authors fill the pages of a book with the sex thing and while that is okay sometimes the story suffers for it. Not the case with Patricia Briggs. Her stories are solid and the sex is right for the story if at all. Amazing writer.
enjoy this book, its worth the read.
4781 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy the LA Times Sunday edition, especially during the East Coast California Dreaming winters, and the price is a deal.
2906 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Knitting Circle is a searing portrait of a mother's loss, of her grief at her five-year-old daughter's death from meningitis, and of her healing process...she joins a knitting circle and slowly unfolds herself, awakening from her grief, as she learns to not only come to terms with her terrible loss but also finds kindred spirits amongst members of her knitting group, who each have their share of stories of loss, hope, and survival. It is a heartfelt story about how one learns to go on after enduring a tragedy, the loss of someone dear, and the fact that the story is semiautobiographical [the author herself lost her daughter to illness] makes it all the more real and poignant.
8953 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Delilah delivers hot erotic menagerie between 2 guys and 1 gal. I'm a sucker for stories that include Mumford and mm romance Delilah writes it well.
Is Sowell correct? Was Marx merely being terse with his handmill/steam-mill analogy?
6617 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No Lord of the Flies here. Alien based fog takes over most of the world below a certain elevation. Most camp counselors leave to contact others down the mountain and don't return. Remaining counselor vegges out. One of the younger kids does what's needed and ends up in charge of the mountain and has to deal with bad bikers, a farm woman and her kids and some trapped army types. I would recommend this to anyone 12 and up and think it would make a great movie.
9304 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like a large range of types of books, I am unable to go to the library because of my age [84] my kindle lets me choose all kinds of books. Thanks to you I never get lonely, because I have the library at my beck and call. Thank you
The book wasn't very long, but it was very sweet. There was a good relationship between Amy and Justin and very little drama. Both characters were nice, had great chemistry, and seemed believable. There wasn't a ton of information in the book either, but since the characters had known each other for years the way things happened in the book didn't seem unrealistic. If you want a sweet, sexy story this is a good one that won't leave you feeling depressed.
6697 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Gena Showalter is one of my favorite authors. This was a great story even though it is too short.
I definitely plan to read more from this author and in this series. Thank you Janet Tronstad for a great read!
I love the book, the story, how awesome the writing was. I adore the heroine, the 15 year old girl who's been kidnaped and raped over and over for 5 years and still found the strength she didn't think she had when another little girl's life was at stake.
Lily shows Ray and his daughter many things in the weeks that follow. It is two bad that a blight from Ray's past has decided that his daughter is up for grabs. It will take Lily and Ray working as a team to overcome this evil. Things that Ray thought he dealt with a long time ago come to the surface and past hurts are verbalized. Lily must strive to recreate her less than dignified upbringing in order to keep Ray's daughter safe.
6934 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the first book in Craig Johnson's long-running series featuring Walt Longmire, the middle-aged sheriff of Absaroka County in Wyoming. The books, in turn, would later inspire the television program that was named for the sheriff.
3311 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Do not recommend. Poorly written. Poor editing. Lots of inconsistencies and no flow. Story line could have been good if it were written better.
2897 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a good book, but it really touches on a lot of sadness. The author has to hit on being gay, lesbian, adopting a Chinese child, dying in the Twin Towers and losing a child. Over all the book is good, but for me she could have left out being a gay, lesbian and adopting a Chinese child and death in the Twin Towers. The lesbian part was just too much information for me and I think the book could have been well written without including that or the gay aspect. I know the author was telling everyone how knitting can help one overcome some of life's problems, but she got to in depth on the lesbian and gay part for me.
3286 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I finished this book in just a couple of days. I enjoyed reading about familiar charectors, and the story was well written and easy to get totally absorbed in. I would recommend this book and the author to everyone.
5677 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really like this author and would read anything she wrote. I highly recommend it.
Melissa Little Bird is a product of her mother's overindulgence in I-90 cocktails. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. And no excuse for four older teens--Cody Pritchard, Jacob and George Esper, and Bryan Keller--to brutally gang rape her. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Keller seem to have a difference of opinion on their son Bryan's conviction. Lonnie Little Bird is Melissa's disabled dad. He owns an original Sharps rifle. Not as nice as Omar's, but...
In summary, for me, interesting. I am impressed, but have doubts. Please be aware of what you are getting before you start to read the novel. There is nothing worse than biting into what you think is a raspberry and getting a wasabi pea. Think bitter and think dark and you will be better prepared.
To Do List starts out hot right out of the box, and then keeps getting hotter. Lauren Dane has a knack for making readers feel the passion and excitement of a new relationship. I love how Belle and Rafe are up front with each other about the attraction they've been feeling for a while. The dialog between them is inspired, as are the steamy fantasies they share with each other.
What happens to Nicholas and Etna, as well as the tragic results of the bargain they each made when they entered into their marriage, reveals much about each of them and is also reflective of the time in which they lived. This is a wonderfully told, thematically complex tale that is evocative of a bygone era.
4190 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is certain to be one of my favorite reads of the year.
4502 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I honestly don't know how to describe this book - it was dark, emotional, disturbing, heartbreaking, unforgettable, powerful, intense, horrifying, haunting, devastating, scary...I could go on, but I don't think any of these adjectives really describe what Elizabeth Scott makes the reader feel with this book - it's...just wow. I wouldn't say I enjoyed this book, but you're not supposed to - it's about abduction and abuse, and I don't think anyone would say they enjoy reading about that kind of suffering.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
Mac's basic message to women is to speak up. Playing hard to get won't get you anywhere, and hinting that you want a certain gift won't do the trick. The chapters on the first date and post-date debriefing do an excellent job of breaking down what guys say and what they mean. What I really liked about Manslations is that Mac owns up to men sometimes acting in ways that seem a bit irrational (sorry guys), but he doesn't try to excuse men acting stupidly, but rather says that jerky guys are just jerky guys, and that the average guy isn't a jerk, but won't always act the way a woman would. I'm not saying that it's then been a snap for me to decipher male behavior when it comes to dating simply by reading this, but I feel like I have a better handle on things that have confused me in the past. Personally, I don't really get the whole sleeping with people you don't even like thing, so I chalk that one up to a guy thing I will never fully understand. Though it's often tempting to want to argue back to Mac (but WHY do men think/act like that?) or point out the ridiculousness of it, it's to his credit that he counteracts many of the arguments I would have made. At the end of the day, Mac is both defending his gender (in its more honorable incarnations, mostly) and giving women unique insights that'll serve well in all sorts of dating scenarios, from flirtation to (way) beyond.
A man finds his wife stark naked in the bed of another man just hours after she tells him that she wants a divorce and that she's in love with someone else, and that she's going to him. The 'other man' (who happens to be her best friend) all but brags to the husband (Patrizio) that he slept with his wife (Keira), and Keira backs up his story. Of course he is going to be angry, bitter, and resentful. Of course he is going to lash out. If he didn't, he would've seemed like a cuckolded weakling, and I would've really hated that.
If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else.
The entire Abbey chapters where Gabrielle was disgraced started really to frustrate me. I wanted them to meet and it still hadnt happened yet.
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3708 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Clean, full of heroism, adventure and realism. You do not have to suspend disbelief much, except for the overly modern morality and equality between characters of different class or gender. But, that's not a bad thing. The descriptions of weapons and battle tactics are borrowed from history, which lends to the authenticity.
FIVE FIGHTING FAIRIES
5194 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I heard his show on the radio. It was compatible with how I was raised and when followed it works. There are no usually, ifs, or other conditions that have to align at the same time. OR first you start with some money...With this author you can start in debt. It teaches you how step by step get out of debt and build wealth. First I bought The Complete Guide to Money. Both books are mostly the same but for my situation this book covered a few crucial points more in depth. I highly suggest starting with the other one-it's newer so he better understands what his readers need to know. This book being older is more personal. How he messed up, what he went through, how he got to where his is now. I still suggest buying both. BUT If you can only pick one, get The Complete Guide to Money.
65 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have seen the movie based on this book and loved it. So I wasn't surprised that I loved this book as well. The sheer audacity is near unbelievable, but I love it anyway.
When you think about it, this is the first part of 3 parts to an acutal novel. If it was packaged as a novel, this would be the free sample portion we can access anyway.
651 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A Quick Bite was so fun! It's Lissianna's 202nd birthday and her mom has gotten her the ultimate present: a man. Greg was looking forward to his first vacation in years, but next thing he knows he's climbing into a stranger's trunk, then is tied to a bed. He's convinced that he's being gifted as a sex slave (which isn't so bad, really), while Lissi believes he's dinner. Actually, Lissi's mom chose Greg because he's a psychologist who specializes in phobias, and her daughter has a debilitating one. Lissi is hemaphobic, which is quite the problem when you're a vampire.
6900 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A story that I could not put down. It had lovely description. Will look for and read the series.
Pick it up you will love it.
Kindle formatting is pretty good. It does have an extra space between each paragraph, but other than that, I didn't notice any issues.
Halt and Horace are on their way again, and Will is...
113 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought this inside look into the life of a former con man was entertaining and outrageous. Disguised as a Pan Am pilot, Frank W. Abagnale -- a.k.a., Frank Williams, Frank Adams and Robert Conrad -- conned, forged and duped his way to the position as one of the most notorious scam artists in the country. And the amazing part is that he had achieved the aforementioned status before his twenty-first birthday! Abagnale retells his criminal excursions with sharp wit, precise details and unmistakable arrogance. I assume that all scam artists feel a sense of superiority knowing that they have duped the FBI, and Abagnale is no exception. This is a fun and quick read that should not be missed. I look forward to watching the film version of this gem...
699 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 it is incomprehensible that this first truely awful book developed into a funny series. i have read everyother book in this series except this one prior to reading it now. i never read it because of the reviews. the past reviewers were correct. this is bad. i had to force myself to read the first 50 or so pages. then it got better but ended up being just as bad towards the end as the first 50 pages. it is quite unbelievable that a 200 year old vamp could still be as incompetent as a 5 year old child. ugh. you do not need to read this book to appreciate the other books in the series.
9872 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This review may contain spoilers!
8581 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read! Very descriptive - i could almost hear the sounds of the balloons taking off! If you love a good mystery, chicken enchiladas, hot air balloons, Albuquerque and/or wonderful characters.....you will love this book and the series.
Great buy too.
799 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Let me start this review off by saying that no one, and I mean NO ONE can write for Boba Fett as well as Karen Traviss can. When I saw this book on Amazon I was delighted and I was even more excited when I found out that she wrote it!
4329 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All A. A. Milne books for children are wonderful classics and wxcellent literature. We think Disney created Winnie the Pooh but Disney shirt changed it! It is not the same. We must read good to our choldren if we want to train their to rich language.
This book is recommended to anyone wanting to break free from constantly being in debt. As a person living out the beginning of his wealthy life, I will honestly say it's tough, but I know it's going to be worth it.
3844 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not much is known about the life of Gaius Suetonius Tranquillis. He was probably born in A.D. 69--the famous 'year of four Emperors'--when his father, a Roman knight, served as a colonel in a regular legion and took part in the Battle of Baetricum.
This is also a book of Love. This is the first time I've read a book about the love of two men, Not sexual but spiritual. Young readers won't catch that. There are no sex scenes unless " he breathed my air" or "he lived in my body" are taken so. the most physical contact is the martial arts they practice. The lesson of their practice and of thier lives is to know how to defend yourself, but use it as last resort and to never kill. and so the hero doesn't, though as the reader I would have loved to see a few of the characters in the book killed by him.
1394 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Got hooked from the very beginning and didn't want to put it down sob as I read it in one setting. A teenager, Lily, seemed to be trapped in a circumstance she cannot escape from. Blurred memories of tragedy concerning her mother whom she barely remembers, and having to deal with a father who is harsh and cruel. Her journey is an inspired one and truly unforgettable! Highly recommended.
4638 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 New York City has been the setting for several recent fantasy novels --- from KIKI STRIKE to THE NIGHT TOURIST --- that shed light on the many secrets lurking behind (or beneath) Manhattan's famous landmarks. Add to that list Scott Mebus's debut work of fiction, GODS OF MANHATTAN, which melds New York City history with modern geography in a thoroughly entertaining start of a promising new series.
Like the first 3 books this is an excellent read, a real page turner. Will and Horace are growing up and there's a budding relationship stewing between Will, Horace, and Evelyn. The adventure is nonstop and never gets boring. This book will keep you wanting to read more. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. I hope it's as good as the 4 previous books. I recommend this book to adults and children alike.
The characters are relatable and drew you into the story.
the wedding.
8119 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 three men sounds awesome!!! til you find out ones bi-sexual and has a crush on one of the other men and is gonna get a chance at the other guy whether the other guy really wants it or not.....deep sigh...yet another e-book I deeply regret buying...
As Karigan and the horse gallop deeper into the haunted forest with their message to King Zachery, they are pursued by minions of the King's evil brother, including a powerful sorcerer called `The Gray One' or `Shadow Man.'
Disfigured in a car accident Hunter Jamison felt he lost everything that mattered when he lost his looks. He knew no woman would want to be with him if he wasn't rich and powerful, and even then his money wasn't enough for some when faced with having to look at his scarred features on a daily basis. When Lila stormed into his office with her fiery temper and beauty to match he wanted her like he's never wanted any other woman before, and knew the only way she would want him was to proposition her using her father as leverage.
5095 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is my go-to book for raising puppies, which is why I bought it for my son when he got his first dog. I read it cover to cover before we got our now 11 year old dog and it provided fantastic lessons for training him. He is one of the best behaved dogs I've ever owned. I think anyone who has a puppy or is thinking of getting one should read this!
7597 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Unless you are a mouth breathing geek. The books have never been very good. Loved the movies and looking forward to the new ones.
5892 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
Do I instead advise you to watch the movie first because it will be easier to imagine the details of check fraud production? The book is not well-edited, and suffers from mediocre writing, and any help moving it along will help.
When the first steam-mill was completed supposedly, according to Marx, 'giving' a society with industrial Capitalism, in fact there could be no 'giving' of such a society since the steam-mill when completed wasn't in operation. In fact, that which actually 'gave' a society with industrial Capitalism were those factors of production that produced the steam-mill!
153 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a damned good story. I love my science fiction, and this is a surprise, as I have few women authors in the genre that I can finish the books. I'm adding Ms Moon to the list of those I'll be looking for.
Ethan's Temptress Bride - Harlequin Presents # 2272 - September 2002
Kindness Goes Unpunished (2007)
2. Her characters were inconsistent, so it was difficult to pick out motivations. Viola expends a great deal of effort to get back in the Network, then quits after her first job? She starts out self-assured and sharp, but quickly becomes something of a mess. I wondered where the interesting heroine portrayed in the sample went.
The difference between how we see ourselves and how we look to another when viewed through the eyes of love is the center of this wonderful story. Truly romantic and well worth reading.
Overall comments: I've read other m/m romances that swept me off my feet more than the stories in this series, but these are wonderful when read together. They've got some tension/plot; hot, graphic, plentiful sex; and strong characters with sweet romances.
9873 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Small town cozy in which a widow returns to live with her aunt after an unsatisfactory experience with a Big City accounting firm. She has dumped on her the chore of administering the efforts of her aunt's woman's club to conduct the town's annual Thanksgiving celebration. In the midst of her maddening efforts, murder occurs, she discovers the body and is brought into the orbit of the Police Chief (filling a post her husband had held before killed in the line of duty). Her interactions with the townspeople (all well known to her), the police chief and the murder investigation, comprise the contents of the book. I would not label it a Romance as some have. While, as is true of many cozy's, romance rears its head, it does not dominate.
I do not normally choose to read novellas but, in this case, it is a necessary part of the series. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it and how I was quickly taken into the story despite its brevity. I have my iPod already loaded up with the next three audiobooks in the series! I am already hooked!! I enjoyed it so much that I have created another reading challenge: 2012 Patricia Briggs Werewolf Challenge!
765 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I was so excited to learn I could subscribe to the WP on my Kindle. The app is easy to navigate, and read. I've had this subscription for over a year now ... but something terrible has happened along the way. I renewed my subscription recently and am now being told my subscription has been cancelled. Went on line to renew, again ... this time for $12 monthly fee. After reading reviews, was disappointed to learn of so many changes, namely, no more photos. What! One of my favorite features was "Photos of the Day". Is it true this feature no longer exist? I am a senior citizen and the WP on Kindle has become all too complicated for me. I will not be renewing my subscription, especially one I believe has been paid.
Usability: 1/1
3981 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I DIDNT KNOW WHAT TO SAY SO I COPYED SOMETHING Of course all this jiggling and joggling of body is caused by an unquiet, uncontrolled mind, in a cure for it lies in quieting, controlling and restful erecting the mind. I have found no aid so great as that of making the mind follow the body movements. The motion of an awning mind are not only very jerky and wasteful but they are exceedingly quick. Such a mind vibrates with the speed again destructiveness of lightning, and the owner simply cannot compel it to be absolute be quiet. But he can direct as well as to a very great extent. By directing the mind to follow the body motions, which are infinitely slower than mental motions, he can accomplish great things to ward quieting the line. By a little practice the mind catches a slower, more regular vibrations of the body, after which it is quite possible still further quiet it to a complete standstill as in making the mind a blank.
The whole other women was a joke. I hate her writing, over 80 percent is telling and skipping, what some one is thinking.
Disclosure: This ebook was provided to me free of charge for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.
6850 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An excellent book. This is the first book I have read by this author. If you enjoy Zane Grey you will like Mr. CULLUM.
I really like Tansy. She is sweet, and giving , but she stands up to Kaden, and his iron will when she truly wants something. She is brave, and wants to do the right thing. She is driven, and single minded when she starts a task. She needs to see it to the end. She loves wholeheartedly , and doesn't play with Kaden's feelings, which I loved! She softens Kaden with her love, understanding, and total acceptance of who he is.
The love scenes were... nice, but, again, were one dimensional.
505 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read
I have never before read a book like Steve Peek's Long Claws.
I liked this story a lot. It has a steady pace and builds to an exciting ending. The characters are believable, likeable and they continue to grow (morally) as the book progresses.
historical accuracy to speak of. This should be classified as
The bottom line of these strategies is that it is not what type of career you pick (all different fields from musicians and artists to CEO were represented), what company you work for (or not), what your education or your background is, but how you use your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual strengths and improve them by following the laid out strategies that will determine whether you can be a "six-figure woman" or man.
Ok, so Amazon claims that the book is for 3 and up, but what the heck --- for a one year old with a dad who's bored with reading the same old Boynton to his baby every day, this book was just the break needed. Recommended.
Court Appointed takes the stereotypical "important person needs protection and falls for the bodyguard" story and gives it an interesting twist. Making both parties men changed the dynamic of the story considerably, especially when Jackson thinks Trey is overreacting or treating him like a woman. Sexy, determined Trey and stubborn Jackson are both likeable characters. The love scenes are hot. The suspense angle was well done for the most part, and coincidences and red herrings kept it interesting. Really, the only flaws in this book were Jackson's father, whose over-the-top, controlling behavior seemed a bit much, and the resolution of the stalker angle, which I thought was abrupt. Overall, Court Appointed was a hot and entertaining read, and I give kudos to Annmarie McKenna for turning an old romance clich into something new.
5946 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sylvia Day recommended this to me during a book signing. Well writing and a new twist on the wolf shifter story.
The character of Anthony "Pigeon Tony" Lucia is one of the most interesting and appealing that I have come across in many years. He may be the most interesting defendent ever in a fictional case. Mr. Lucia is essentially a simple man of peace, with a great respect for nature, beauty, and honesty. Yet his natural goodness has brought him into conflict with the literal forces of darkness in the form of an ex-fascist black shirt, Angelo Coluzzi. The two men's lives have moved in parallel orbits for over 60 years, and this story recounts how all that occurred and what the implications are for all of us. Pigeon Tony has always sought to turn the other cheek, and has paid a large price for his acceptance of his tormentor's attentions. Did he do the right thing?
The stories were great fun. I look forward to my next Maria V. Snyder novel. She has a wonderful imagination, and a great ability to create new and interesting worlds.
Articles in _Analog_ reflected Campbell's latest enthusiasm. There was Campbell's own "The Space-Drive Problem" (June, 1960), with John Schoenherr's cover of a submarine orbiting Mars. G. Harry Stine's "Time for Tom Swift" (Jan., 1961) expressed the belief that a scientific genius (a Tom Swift) was out there somewhere who would show us how to make spaceships with reactionless drives. The culmination was a heavily mathematical article by William O. Davis called "The Fourth Law of Motion" (May, 1962) which argued that we could bend (though not quite break) Newton's third law of motion. To some readers of _Analog_, it must have seemed as if they were living in a real life edisonade. Any day now, an inventor hero was going to lead us to the stars. Any day now.
Don't! (unless you're a Cub Scout)
913 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dark, spooky, collections of nightmarish fantasy.
Rating: 9/10
1713 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I needed this poetry...this writing prose right now...thank you for this book. This Blessing! I high recommend this reading to be reread....
3081 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Code of Hammurabi, from the third millenium B.C.E., was an attempt to encode various laws into a fairly straight forward justice system. Numerous specific crimes are mentioned, along with very specific punishments. Most of the crimes revolve around things dealing with farming, buying and selling things, and debts.
The author rightly focuses on current debates, only going back in history to provide context. If Mr. Levin had included all the abuses of the Judiciary, the book would have had to be presented in multiple volumes. He discusses the current debate in U.S. Courts about using opinions from FOREIGN courts and policies from NGOs in deciding cases. This is so absurd that it is hard to take seriously how frightening and dangerous this trend really is. This book helps every reader understand the reality and threat of this very clearly.
5718 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dr. Thorndyke is truely a fantastic legal eagle combined with a medical doctor. All his cases are in the early 1900s when they were written and the author uses logic and science to prove his theories. I truely believe Freeman was writing about the first Forensic Scientist when he created Dr. Thorndyke.
Two days after her kidnapping she attempts to run away, but Ray finds her and tells her that if she ever tries that again he will go to her house where her family lives and kill them. Throughout the story we see flashbacks of when "Alice" was first kidnapped and how she dealt with her kidnapper and the circumstances and it really puts into perspective what people go through when they are kidnapped and why they simply don't just run away. We are shown the fear that Alice feels from her kidnapper and all the things she learned to do to obey him and at all costs not make him angry. Ray also has rules for Alice that she must follow like not talking to police, staying silent, and most of all remaining a little girl forever.
7428 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a wonderful book. A great story. Loved all of the characters. Thought the story moved at the right pace. Felt connected to each character. Can't wait for the 2nd book.
168 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've enjoyed Elizabeth Moon novels for ages, and am glad to have found Trading in Danger. The story gripped me from the start. Though there is not a huge conflict needing creative resolution in this story, it lends itself well to being the foundation novel at the start of a series. Moon is quite adept in her series novels!
4031 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery and suspense. Sheer enjoyment,everything you need or want in a good book.
724 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well done.
5. The Artwork: The characters are beautifully created and the precision just blows my mind. I do not know how the author can create such beautiful drawings and they really are a sight to see. Her drawings are better than a lot of Chinese, Japanese, and Asian graphic novelist. The use of color is very important in this novel, because the author uses color so rarely. So I cannot help but think and notice that the colors are very important to the book and holds special emphasis and hidden meaning. This is not your little brother's comic book. This graphic novel is for mature readers; however at this point, there are not any erotic moments to deem it XXX. 5 out of 5 stars
This book is deeply disturbing and only for mature readers. Alice is masterfully painted, her spare unemotional tone the legacy of years of physical and emotional torment. Her unflinching acceptance that death is likely her only escape provides a terrifying view into the mindset of an abuse victim.
These classic stories by A.A. Milne read as fresh and silly today as they ever did. They have play on words, misspellings to endearing results, and run-on sentences that would drive teachers batty... and it's wonderful. It's the type of read to remind your inner child how easy, and healthy, and fun it is to smile while you read.
6039 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This was hot and sexy alright, but it was also so unbelievable---especially with someone with her background. This book also lacked all the major details, that developed the characters. And IMO- not knowing details was what made it seem very unbelivable.
I loved this one! Charles and Anna are both great, and I really enjoyed the way this story picked up right as Moon Called ended. I loved the interaction between Charles and Anna, and I appreciated the way that Bran was so accepting of Charles' quick attachment to her. As a fan of the Mercy Thompson Series, I have been looking forward to reading the Alpha & Omega books, and after this short story, I am even more thrilled to read them.
3617 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I learned about this authors books through her free 12 day financial course. I saw this title and thought it would make an excellent gift for my neighbor who recently launched a business. Since I am also a long time student of behavior change, I also ordered a copy of the book for myself. And I am glad I did.
5411 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this a while back and really enjoyed it. This is firmly in the erotic romance category, so people who are not looking for a very explicit tale will not enjoy this story.
17 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hades' Daughter is the first novel in the Troy Game series. Millennia ago, during the late Bronze Age, the king of Athens was forced to send seven youths and seven maidens to Crete every nine years. There they were left in the dark maze of the Labyrinth to become victims of Asterion, the Minotaur son of the Minoan king. One year, the Athenian king sent Theseus, his own son, to Crete among the sacrificial levy. Theseus gained the love of the Minoan king's daughter, Ariadne, slayed Asterion and escaped with the other captives, Ariadne, and her younger sister Phaedra.
I'm giving only two stars because it was misleading and I am wasting time calling customer service, writing this review, wrapping the items back up, and then dropping them off to be sent. But they were worth the price and do look nice.
3606 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The way he protected her and reassured her was amazing. Very strong characters in this book. I always love a happy endings.
Or maybe Im just reading too much into every word he writes, whatever it is I love it, I love Oscar with all of his braveness but insecurities, with his need to be cared for, loved, and respected. I loved the women in his family, the ones that are hard workers and whose lives haven't been the easiest.
Nikos is one determined father, he will have and raise his son and he's angry, angry that he has for months been deprived of his son and silently angry that his mistress Anna left him. He wants revenge, he wants his son and most of all he desires and is determined that he and Anna will marry and raise their son together. How will he convince her? Your heart will stop as you read about this very sexy and determined man's plan, a plan to have that family of his own, to be the father he himself had never had. However, his plan did not include love because Nikos believed to love would make him weak!
1979 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Interesting, Realistic, this series pulled me right in... probably my favorite series so far. My only wish would be that the books were a little longer
10. Free education for all children in government schools. We've already seen the attack on parenteral rights and home schooling. With common core the school system is trying to turn every child into a mediocre cog where the public schools serve mainly for indoctrination. They don't even teach children how to write any more, basic math, the structure of government.
lots of interesting story's I really enjoyed this book
Captain Sevan Vasil is one of those survivors. He is part lion shifter but the genetics are so recessed he has been able to fly under the radar and continue working for the Commission. Sevan has been having some pretty explicit dreams with a woman who he believes is his mate. He chalks up his dreams to loneliness. He knows that he can never risk settling down and having children for fear that they may be born shifters.
This is a ridiculous story populated with ridiculous characters and just isn't funny. As another U.S. reviewer noted, this book crashes and burns and is NOT the source of a "rare gift." The characters were just so unappealing that I was not able to summon up any sympathy or liking for them.
8971 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 As an avid reader, I'll read anything and I can usually find SOMETHING redeeming about most books I read. Not so with this one. This book is truly AWFUL. Calling it "garbage" is being way too kind and is an insult to garbage. And, maybe that's my fault. I read the synopsis and it wasn't like anything I'd ever read before, so I was curious how the author might be able to write a story that would capture the interest of the reader. Maybe I shouldn't have been surprised, but this is nothing more than an erotic short story with absolutely nothing for the "story" part except sex. And really badly written sex, at that.
7620 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 the bird boy story was really boring. I had a real hard time getting through that, but the classic peter pan story is really really good. I especially like the character of hook and the symbolism of battling childhood while running away from time.
The "Gay Chicken" games Duke would come up with was hilarious!! I would laugh overtime they played because it was so obvious how they truly felt. But were afraid to admit to each other just yet.
9392 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am very pleased with my edition that I got for my kindel app. Now where ever I go I can enjoy the Word as taught through my belief system and feel great to have it ... Thank you Amazon.
1437 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This is the complete review as it appears at my blog dedicated to reading, writing (no 'rithmatic!), movies, & TV . Blog reviews often contain links which are not reproduced here, nor will updates or modifications to the blog review be replicated here. Graphic and children's reviews on the blog typically feature two or three images from the book's interior, which are not reproduced here.
For those who want to read more commentary on these books than is provided in the short intros by Misbach, you can refer to either Halley's Bible Handbook Halley's Bible Handbook with the New International Version---Deluxe Edition or The New Unger's Bible Handbook The New Unger's Bible Handbook , both available as Kindle ebooks.
Conner Kincaid is the brother of Carina Kincaid of SPEAK NO EVIL, he and Julia have an aquaintance that is not of the friendly kind. She is directly responsible for his leaving his job as a detective at the police dept. She forced him to testify against some of his fellow policemen. Only his caring for Emily, her niece, allows her to get him to help her save emily. Conner is now one of the best PI's in the city. And for Emily, Julia wants only the best.
16 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In all my years of reading westerns there is none better than Louis L'amour. This book like the rest is correct to the place and doesn't have to include foul language and sex.
Edited to Add: Another 'editorial' addressed some of the critics who say that the reason China's leaders have been so 'open' about the earthquake is because of the uncoming Olympics; that they feel pressure to be transparent about the earthquake, victims, etc. The person writing the editorial says that the critics are wrong! How did he prove this? He wrote (again, paraphrase from memory): "They are so wrong! I went to the Vice Premier of the People's Communist party and he assured me that the critics are wrong!" Ah, proof indeed!
While Pascal Boyer examines the supernatural and it's concepts in specific cultural contexts, he is inclined to compare different cultures and even the experiences of growing children in his attempt to define underlying concepts. Instead of accepting the platitude that religion makes life more liveable or inevitable death more tolerable, he looks at actual practice, discovering in the process that religion often does neither, that the gods, the ancestors, or spirits that mankind believes in often offer little by way of comfort or rationale for the complexity and unfairness of life.
1836 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love all Ms Jackson's books about the wonderful Madaris Family and have them all in my Brenda Jackson collections. I also love her other books and have collected all books in 'Westmoreland' series as well. Outstanding writer and I am deeply glad I came across her first book under "Westmoreland' series one day when I visited local Wal-mart. Delaney's Desert Sheik!!!!!!!
1. Looking Up (A personal journey into the Spirit-filled life)
1385 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dr. Stanley has written an excellent book encouraging readers to not be content with a self-satisfied life and instead be transformed by God's Holy Spirit and be used for His glory.
Ky herself is a bit of a Sue. Everywhere she goes people comment on her age, and precociousness. Also, there is a distinct lack of decent young male characters. They are either irrational (like her ex boyfriend, the marooned youngster, or the guy who gets her kicked out), or older. The villains are a bit one dimensional. Although Ky herself acknowledges she was a spoiled brat, she refuses to try to be diplomatic in the way she handles the spaceship captain who was her 'journeyman' mentor. I felt that Ky continued to be a bit of a brat in the way she had dealt with this man.
There's an unedited quality at times in the book that captures what will remind you of the sorts of soliloquies that we've all conducted in our minds. That exposition method is very effective for making Veronica's feelings come across more strongly.
7876 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book so much! It's amazing how many good authors I've found since I got my wonderful Kindle. I would never have bought this book in DTB, but it was so cheap it was worth a shot. He also has other books for Kindle, which I am going to get now.
8803 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am not a "blogger" type person...but I must say this an excellent way to go! Always great choices in books and games, along with great tips!
Thats what got her locked up in the mental hospital. The horrible scream she let out at the mall in the middle of Sears. But not only that, she really tried to stop herself from screaming, but she cant! She only managed to give herself horrible scratches on her throat.
1367 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very thought provocative. I am trying the link and balance method. It just makes sense. If you think you may be sensitive, there is a self test which is of great help.
I like the energy, exuberance even, of the language, harnessed to a truly original voice. The admixture of Spanish faithfully reflects the polyglot's tendency to use the best word to describe something, even if it means mixing languages.
The story rambled far too much. It went on an on about trivial details which did nothing to paint a better picture or to move the story along. It was boring and predictable, and it had nothing whatsoever to do with bees (except in that Lily's middle name is from the Greek for 'bee'), beehives, honey, or secret lives. Frankly, Lily Melissa ought to have been named Mary Sue. This sad excuse for a novel was actually a waste of my time.
never noticed the young woman in the topaz silk sitting behind me
1885 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am a fairly slow reader. Not sure if it's because I enjoy going slow and savoring a book; or if it's the book itself, drawing me in slowly; or, maybe it's that, while I enjoy the stories and characters, the writing is so-so. The Icebound Land is engaging, gripping, and kept me up well into the morning looking to see what's next. The story is simple compared to books one and two. It's about survival and loyalty and friendship and hope.
4813 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Slow going, content was alright, too much incedential and unnessary info (filler) very slow paced for me - would make good reading before sleep.
5805 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written excellent plotline. Likeable hero and heroine and a great supporting cast of characters! Can't c.f. wait to read the rest of the series!
6308 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Laughed all the way nice finish to the barrytown trilogy ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Emma is a hot ticket. Maybe she used to be a wallflower in high school but those days are long behind her. Well, they should be but there's this one babe who is a thorn in her side. I found Emma's response to the witch as one I could respect and very classy. She now gives as good as she gets and I enjoyed every minute of it. Some people are inherently nasty and never seem to grow up, so the secondary character that plagues Emma is a great personality to showcase the inner strength that Emma now has.
3813 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Gathering by Anne Enright
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Both Hory and the Earl are great loveable characters. I was afraid that I would become irritated by Hory's stammer, but it didn't get old, and was quite endearing. I haven't discussed the plot much because all of the characters are so amazing. However, the book has great pacing and has a bit of comedy with a rather predictable ending. I would recommend this book to all historical fiction fans.
9666 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read all of Larry J. Martin's books and I have never been disappointed. His books are captivating and great entertainment. The character in this book - David Drake - is a character that is so realistic I thought I was related to him. If you want to read a book that literally comes alive in your hands then this is the one.
1277 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Who is Oscar Wao and do I care?He is the peg in the novel through which the other characters and their story are hung. The epigraphs tell us of the importance of brief,nameless lives. That one person could be a nation. The book is about a real individual:nerdy,sci-fi lover,fat,virginal Oscar. This is not the coming of age story of an immigrant in America,since as it unfolds the story expands backwards into a history of the Dominican Republic:a story of mother and grandparents like ripples expanding outwards. The structure is important. The deeper into Oscar's life we push the more present his history becomes,a history he never becomes aware of,only the reader gets to assemble all the pieces. The narrator, his college friend, relates Oscar's story backwards with a nod to the the fuku curse that has stricken the family over the generations and to Oscar's living through fantasy sci-fi,The Watchmen,Lord of the Rings,X-men,dungeons- and- dragons escapism for the boy who cannot pull girls and to ward off the terror of the evils of Trujilloism.
Yes, I'm happy I bought this one...and will be reading it again!
4753 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thought provoking as all of his writings and commentaries are. I trust his interpretations.
Captain Sevan Vasil of the Commission has been having strange dreams lately, extremely erotic ones. In them, he has a lover, an exotic and perfect lover. Or would that be the perfect mate? Sevan's family has been hiding a secret from everyone on Earth and if it were ever found out, he would lose everything. The last dream sealed the deal, as far as Sevan is concerned. The only problem is that he doesn't believe his dream angel is even real.
If the purpose of the book was to make you care about Carrie McGavock, for me at least, it fails. I'm sure the real Mrs. McGavock was a very interesting person, but I doubt she was anything like the person portrayed in this book. Her "romance" is so unbelievable and based on such pure fiction that it makes me wonder how angry the real Carrie McGavock would be if she could read it...not to mention how the real Mr. McGavock would feel about it. Meanwhile the man at the center of her attraction is unlikeable and comes across as ignorant. Why Mrs. McGavock would feel attracted to him all the while her husband just stands by and accepts it is never understood. Her husband is a kind gentleman who has given her everything and would do anything for her. She feels nothing for him for most of the book (for no reason given in the book) yet falls for this guy who is rude, stupid and has breath that smells like rotting hay...makes no sense and is borderline defamation of character.
This book only serves to confirm the accusation of the presence of a collective stupidity that is being spread through the nation aimed at the credulous and poorly educated.
2567 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I will admit that I never read Winnie-the-Pooh as a child. I was also never exposed to any of the super-disneyfied merchandising and such. As a teenager, I did read The Tao of Pooh and enjoyed it, but of course, missed all the context that the book actually referred to. So I ended up buying a copy of The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh to read to Bowen.
3358 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very enjoyable book to read. I'm partial to westerns and this one kept my attention.
5409 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An erotic little tale...not really a story b/c doesnt have no real plot. A tale of a piratic husband with dangerous desires for his innocent pearl of a wife....
Kelley A. Hartsell, July 2008. All rights reserved.
9000 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An enjoyable start to a new series. It's unusual to find a leading lady this strong and take charge, usually what happens is she starts of strong but as soon as the leading man shows up even when the author keeps the heroine strong they take a backseat to the hero. Not in this book. The world building is excellent and interesting. Characters are sexy and enjoyable. Well worth the reading.
Tristan has assumed all of Garrett's titles and properties once Garrett had been declared legally dead and he had married Sophie the love of his life. He is prepared to give everything up but he will fight for Sophie because he like Garrett has loved her since their childhood days. Garrett may have gotten to Sophie first but Tristan feels he has the right to stay since he has been there through the last 8 years while they waited for Garrett's return. They searched for him and mourned his loss but were able to move on in each other's arms and fall in love and Tristan plans to keep it that way despite Garrett's return. Garrett disagrees and wants him out of his house, away from his wife, his life and hopefully London.
Rating: NC-17 for Graphic Violence, Rape, Necrophilia, Pedophilia, and any other `ilia' you can probably think of. In other words, this is a VERY graphic collection.
However, I compare a classic to a bible on success. Maybe not fair! Either way, good read for methods of success fans. Just not re-reading and re-reading the book, like I do with Napoleon Hill's classic.
8894 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome reading. Richard Armitage does a wonderful job of portraying each character. I have read the book several times and he was a delight
4364 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It took me longer to warm up to the idea of Jane Austen being significantly modernized. How do you deal with the misunderstandings? Our love 'em and leave 'em society makes it more difficult to bring these characters realistically to life. We live this age so we're more likely to be critical of who Lizzy and Darcy would be today. Are there really modernized versions of Jane Bennet? She's so goodie two shoes, isn't she? Kara Louise manages it with aplomb. I believe her Darcy - who knows best for everyone else. And her Lizzy has all of the spark and charm of the original. Without giving away any spoilers, Kara seems to know a lot of geography, too. From sadness, she brings our characters together in a way that left me in anticipation of their next encounter. And even though we think we know how it has to end, (we have all read Pride and Prejudice, haven't we? I've read it repeatedly and quote from it frequently) there were points when I was not quite sure. That makes it another page turner for Kara Louise that you won't be able to put down. And when I was through, I missed them all and wondered what happened next. I grew to really love this Darcy. In all his imperfection, he's still our man of integrity. Thank you, Kara Louise.
1379 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent transaction. Item as described and fast shipping. Thank You.
Alice's voice is not nave. She is young but she knows a lot. It's maddening in some ways, then, to see her believe Ray's lies, or what I think most readers would hope are lies. Watching her fumble her way out into the outside world only to be pulled back by Ray is perhaps more challenging than reading about her kidnapping. Yes, this is a tough book and parents should talk to their kids about it if they want to read it. Yes, it might give them nightmares. But even though it's fiction, the subject matter Scott addresses is real and scary and I wouldn't shy away from sharing this with those who are mature enough to handle it. This is Scott's best work that I've read and is sure to stay with readers long after they've finished.
833 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed re reading.
"The Gathering" is told my Veronica Hegarty, a 39 year old Dubliner. She's married to Tom and the couple have two daughters, Rebecca and Emily. As the book opens, word has just come through that one of Veronica's brothers, Liam, has committed suicide in Brighton. Liam had been struggling with a drink problem for years; Veronica suspects his problems may have stemmed from an incident in their childhood.
If you are the sort of person against, or are uncomfortable with good revenge stories, then you probably want to avoid this one. If you are uncomfortable with graphic violence (I am talking torture her folks), you might want to avoid this one.
Becca is a student/graduate now doctor in a physiology practice on a college campus. Kurt is the doctor. Both have a thing for each other and she volunteers for an sexual experiment. The dream machine can record her dreams and hers are about Kurt.
5423 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I choose this book because of the title,being from Omaha. I was impressed by O'Kane's knowledge of the area GREAT book
7842 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's a short story that's meant to be entertaining and HOTT and it is succeeds in being both. If you go into it looking for the next "Great American Novel" you will be disappointed but if your looking for something fun and characters that are ridiculously likable, you'll get what you pay for. It's a simple story that doesn't throw you for any curves or crazy adversity but for 90 something pages, what more could you ask for? It's worth the read, I wish there was a part 2 I would so read it. The characters are too fun and the sex scenes are the best verbal porn I have read in a minute.
8140 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Blush* Here I go again
294 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A decent read. Would recommend to history lovers. Easily relatable to modern society in the sense that people want change, but don't want to be revolutionary in action.
Those are pretty big issues for a story, and honestly, they're all points that usually kill my enjoyment of a book. That's not the case here. In the end, what was most important to me was seeing Hayden and Joshua more than survive tragedy, but find the love that had eluded them for so very long. Stripping away all the issues and problems and I was still left with a very endearing love story and the journey of two likable men. The journey home. 3.5 Stars.
6859 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a great fantasy book! It reminded me a lot of Tamora Pierce's "Protector of the Small" series, which is also about a girl who trains to become a knight. Woman of Honor is perfect for fans of that series.
1767 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love to read series and this one was great. MS does a great job of character building and fresh stories.
Remington is a badly written, feminized character who seemingly needs a man to either abuse him or save him. I found neither appealing. While the sex scenes between Jake and Remi were hot, the pairing of these two men would have better served if the author had made Remington less feminine and more of an equal with Jake. She did that perfectly with Chay and Keaton in Without Reservations. Even though Keaton was described as "Little Bit," and small in stature, he still was a masculine man who could stand up to his lover (Chay) and all of members of the wolf pack. Somehow, the author lost that in the Remington characterization and instead went the way of Japanese sterotypes of seme and uke. That is a shame, as I would have enjoyed this book so much more without those generalizations in the plot.
As we last left our heroes, Will had been kidnapped by the Skandians (Vikings) and Halt had been forced to watch his protg's abduction helplessly. Well, things are changing. Halt is a Ranger, a man of action and one who views the word IMPOSSIBLE with disdain. Since Halt is forsworn to stay to protect the King of Araluen (England), he has to sit and chafe while wondering about Will.
Just as He did with Adam and Eve, God longs to be your Friend. Your Father. He yearns for that close, personal, intimate relationship that comes only when true, untarnished love is freely given and received between two individuals. He won't demand it. He's chosen not to force it, because let's face it--true love doesn't happen via coercion. Such unnatural affection would be a weak and unsatisfactory facsimile, not good enough for the Creator of Heaven and Earth.
While we do know the villain(s) in this book early on, the possible tragedies setup and the dicey situations keep the suspense going. Also, the bit of mysticism with Jane's strange and realistic dreams of Cira also keep the story very interesting. We get to know Jane and Trevor quite a bit better although I would still like to know them more.
"I received this book from Booksneeze for free in exchange for an honest review."
6147 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Started to read on my adult daughter's recommendation, but it seemed to start pretty slow. Once it finally got going, it moved along pretty fast. Reminded me in many ways of John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series. Will undoubtedly read the rest of the books in the series, but hope the heroine get better at getting out of all the disasterious situations. She manages to get herself into.
I very much enjoyed the novel. Take one genius.. add two science students.. and one very unethical FBI agent.. add a time machine.. and buckle your seatbelt! It's a very thought provoking quick enjoyable read!
2587 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not as good as his other books in the Winnie the pooh collection. I loved the cleverness and innocence of the rhymes though. Very sweet and memorable.
Levin offers readers an outstanding discussion of the most important court cases in our nation's history. Many of them I had read about before but have long since forgotten. His discussion of religion in Chapter 3 and the establishment clause was thoroughly enlightening. Specifically, we see how cases like Everson v. Board of Education created the fallacious doctrine of there being a "wall of separation" between church and state. Justice Rehnquist's opinion in Wallace v. Jeffree illustrates the method by which this notion was created. "Justices in the Bedroom" in Chapter Five was a standout as well, but most topical was Chapter Ten, "Silencing Political Debate." To what extent does McCain-Feingold erode our liberties? Right now it's hard to say. I agree with the author that advertising is speech, and the recent letter Obama sent to the Justice Department concerning the William Ayers ad put out by a 527 organization is an example of how the left will take advantage of any loophole as a means to silence their critics. Overall, we are not as free as we used to be and Mark Levin's Men in Black illustrates why this is the case.
Lark gets herself into a bad position,GHB and an attempt on her life. When Taran comes to the rescue things progress and wow do they!
2319 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this book! Mr. Peek has an imagination I'm in love with! I have a nightlight in my room now and we won't be walking in the woods...Or the dark for a while.
This book is chock full of heroism, good characters making common sense decisions honorably and humor.
8767 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An Improper Holiday by K.A. Mitchell was a charming historical romance read. I do think an accurate historical depicting a gay relationship is a particularly difficult thing to do and there is only a certain amount of scope. But, I think the book was well executed and a very sweet read. This author consistently delivers the goods and this gem is no exception. Totally sexy reading and the story has one particularly intriguing secondary character that totally deserves a HEA too.
The original concept of the book was good but beyond that there was nothing redeeming.
I always refer back to Deepak's books that I have on my bookshelf -- and even though this present book has to go back to the Library, I plan on buying my own copy, so I can once again pore thru those pages which really appeal to me, and take more of Dr Chopra's Eastern wisdom into my life.
Then, Elizabeth seems to learn more about his changed behaviors from others rather than by being in his presence and observing most of such on her own. In the original P&P Darcy, after cooling down in response to Elizabeth's rejection of his first proposal, realizes that she is correct and begins to make needed changes on his own. In this story we have a much more alert and insightful Georgiana, who relates to her brother that Elizabeth is correct and points out such in various situations. Col. Fitzwilliam also serves that role.
1. Texas Rain (2006)
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Two men stood out in the ensuing battle: Sir Gabriel Garn, House Weapons Master and close friend and mentor to Claradon, and Lord Angle Theta, a knight-errant and nobleman from a far-off land. In fact, he was a stranger to most and was not fully appreciated as a peer--until he began to share his great magic and slice through the creatures like butter...
Interspersed in this narrative are interesting and shocking historical footnotes about dictator Trujillo's rule over the Dominican Republic, with whom Oscar's family is inexplicably intertwined with; from his grandfather, a wealthy doctor, to his mother, Beli's entanglement with one of Trujillo's henchmen, and finally to himself, and the tragedies that unfold with each encounter.
It give a background fro 1800's and 1900's The are many useful information from a historal view of wood carving.
Characters are sweet- more sweet than sexy in this case. Both Missy and Tad come across as people you'd like to have living next door. Despite the fact that I wasn't drooling over them or caught up in their passion, their romance was well done. There was some background between the two which helped provide some depth and their sexual tension was fun to watch unfold. I chuckled in places and sighed in contentment in others.
I'll have to say I'm glad I read it again. I think it is one of the better forbidden love historical erotic romance novellas (that's a mouthful) I've read. We start with Sally Hewitt taking a bath in a pond. Her sister wouldn't leave the wagon train because of her fear of Indians around those parts. Sally wasn't afraid. She figured she hear them if any were around anyway. So she's sitting on this rock kind of drying off in the sun trickling water over her breasts while unbeknownst to her she was being watched. Standing Bear sat silently on his horse mesmerized by the movements of the young woman. He had decided to take her as his captive. His Woman! She had only been kissed once by Gregory, back home, who then went running after her sister, the beautiful one in the family. Sally was the tomboy in the family,not beautiful. Standing Bear, hansom, lean muscled, rugged, Alpha, already had a name for her..."Pale As Moonlight".
9619 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great book. The detail is incredible and the characters are alive! This is poetic justice into its purest form and s healthy dose of Karma as well.
2730 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very creepy story... but it was captivating. A story about abduction and sexual abuse is a must read... is a must for people who don't pay attention to their surroundings.
4844 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No matter what you do in life, HOW TO WOW has something for everyone. It is not possible to go through life and try and succeed at whatever you are doing without some form of direction or even thought of the journey you are about to take. Regardless of your job or task, Frances Cole Jones outlines how you can make the most of every day, every experience and reap the rewards for being prepared.
169 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love to read. I read eveything but one my of favorites is military sci-fi. I don't know why but it seems to me that female writers of this genre seem to do it better,but only if they really understand the military. You can tell when they just rely on a little research and haven't lived the life. Women writers seem to give their creations more personality, realism,and believeability than most male writers. In short they are less boring. Elizabeth Moon is the best of the mil sci-fi. She can write beautifully alternate worlds and make them real. If I have to clear out most of my bookshelves her books would stay. Fast paced yet detailed you feel like you are on board an old ship held together with baling wire and hope. This series has everything pirates an intrepid young hero, revenge,and a family that will go to the wall for each other. If you buy this book be prepared it is like a bag of your favorite chips, you're not going to stop with one.
3466 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great series; among my favorite authors -- never disappoints!
4112 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love God and his word, and don't know what else to write. But They want 20 words! I wonder way??
3958 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great
7566 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 At 38 years of age, Shane "Dom" Dominic has climbed rapidly up ranks of the FBI to be `Special Agent In Charge' of `Operation Serve and Protect', an investigation into the largest organized police theft ring in known history. The FBI uncovered evidence that indicates the corruption stretches back at least 10 years and involves senior officers in the Chicago Police Department.
440 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The people who read last year's BLIND ALLEY by Iris Johansen were no doubt intrigued by the number of loose, tantalizing threads left unresolved at the conclusion of that work. They --- and Johansen fans in general --- will be pleased to find that her latest book resolves a number of the issues left open in BLIND ALLEY while creating a couple of new ones for future novels to deal with.
5. Division of labor, then, is the first phase of economic evolution as well as of intellectual development: our point of departure is true as regards both man and things, and the progress of our exposition is in no wise arbitrary. The Philosophy of Poverty, Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (1847).
Keep in mind, Heaven Can't Wait is not a romantic suspense as is the rest of the I-Team series. This is just a glimpse into Will Fraser's happily ever after and a feel good read. I truly love Pamela Clares full length novels and the way she gives us characters who are real, whose actions, reactions and emotions are convincing. She gives us stories that we can relate to, or at the very least, find believable, and this short story is no different. If you're a fan of her I-Team series, Id really encourage you to pick up Heaven Cant Wait, available in ebook format or in an out of print anthology called Catch of the Day, and enjoy Will and Lissies sweet, touching and sexy story.
In any event, the story winds through the wilds of Wyoming with a few twists and turns as to who the culprit might be (I confess to suspecting who about halfway through, though, and turns out I was right). The writing is amazingly good (and for the record, I also was amazed at how spot-on the TV adaptation was). For those who enjoy plain old Westerns (think William Kent Kruger and C.J. Box) and getting to know the characters inside out, this series is a don't-miss. The rest are on my to-read list for sure!
5082 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The clammer Billy, in Long Island's North shore, Huntington Bays, finds a brass ring that promises to change his life, and change happens when he meets Erin, writer and media personality with practically no scruples. Billy is a wood carver on the side, and the statue he creates after Erin, he names Jinx. The story has a lot of political overtones and detailed site and action descriptions. The characters are well developed and the pace increases as the story progresses. A moral argument is alluded to, and the story ends on a high note to the reader's satisfaction.
7031 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of the best new series I have discovered. It's been around for a while but I intend to read them all. Walt is the most believable sherrif I've ever read of on paper and the stories will keep you coming back for more. They are even better than the TV version and that's a fact. Love Walt's sense of hummor as he looks at life through his own personal lense but the stories aren't actually humorous but real yet not full of gore. Best western set mystery I've read since reading C.J. Box. Mr. Johnson has the better combination of setting and cast of characters to keep us coming back for more. I'm a clasical Agatha Christie and Cozy type reader but this series even makes me happy.
It is well worth the time to spend reading it. You cannot help but laugh at parts and wonder about others. I look forward to another book in the Events Unlimited.
The romance also worked for me. Though there was one scene where Steven's action caught me by surprise as much as they did Jenna, overall I loved how the romance was set up and executed. It was also sexy and a bit explicit, which as you know, is always good in my book. Jenna and Steven were perfectly matched and I loved how they had to fight for their HEA.
Douglas is voluntarily an outcast and hermit when Louisa stumbles upon him in the hidden cave. Douglas is also a vampire. Not the traditional blood sucking variety either. Really interesting and I've only read a few like him. He can "read" Louisa's thoughts and know her inner self. All her beautiful qualities are revealed to and cherished by him for their rarity. For her part Douglas is always hidden in shadow so Louisa knows nothing of his looks, only what he reveals through actions and words. Together Louisa and Douglas discover friendship that blossoms to more even as Douglas tries to shove her away.
This short story is also published in the anthology Manaconda.
5503 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This one is about Jane and Mitch. She is an archivist, with parents and brother who are archeologists. He is a `storm chaser'. She hates the nomadic lifestyle, having to have lived it as a little kid following her parents to their digs [digs- places where people uncover old items/ places, think pyramids and ancient civilizations, or some more recent things]. He can't imagine his life in one place.
374 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am unsure how to title this review because I am unsure of how I feel about this book. It is an interesting read and it is worth looking at things from a different perspective, but I do not have a true opinion on this book.
The Knitting Circle is a beautifully written and poignant story that pulled at my heartstrings. The author weaves a deeply moving and emotional story about the trauma of loss, the stages of grief, and how through a strong bond of friendship through knitting one stitch at a time, people can recover and learn to live a happy life again. This is a painfully realistic portrayal of the grieving process that every person will experience at some time in their life, but mixed with the interesting concept of learning how to knit, one can find the soothing and comforting peace to help their wounded heart and spirit heal.
Lots of interesting facts here and insights into the formation of the fastest growing company ever. Interesting and recommended.
Ava decides that one night with Landon is better than none. So she does something completely out of character, knowing that she will be back in her place in the pride after the night. But Landon just might be into shaking more than Ava's world up.
In her attempt to discover the truth about her own life--she has discovered that she is living her life in "inverted commas, as in going "home" to her "loving" husband, and having "sex"--she searches her memory, family lore, half remembered scenes from her childhood, and buried memories of her brother's sexual abuse at the hands of a family friend--and hints of repressed memories of her own abuse by that same friend.
7040 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "The Cold Dish" of revenge is well-served in the first book of author Craig Johnson's "Walt Longmire Mystery" series. As the sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, Walt Longmire has learned to keep his friends close, his enemies closer, and to keep a close eye on potentially unfriendly situations. A longtime lawman, Walt's law enforcement career actually began with his tour of duty in Vietnam. Also serving in Vietnam was Walt's lifelong friend, Henry Standing Bear, who now runs the local watering hole, The Red Pony. Walt and Henry go together like salt & pepper in a perfectly-seasoned recipe. Two strong individual characters, quite interesting on their own, but even better as a duo. The depth of their friendship is unspoken, but none-the-less keenly felt. That doesn't mean that they can't insult each other to infinity and beyond, which provides much of the laugh-out-loud humor in the book. Along with Walt and Henry, we meet a unique group of supporting characters like Victoria "Vic" Moretti, Walt's fast & foul-mouthed deputy. A former Philadelphia patrol cop from a long line of police officers, Vic moved to Wyoming along with her husband when he was transferred through his work as an engineer with a mining company. Vic, as loyal as she is loud in expressing her opinions, is also extremely competent, and in her own way, very caring. Rounding out the roster in the sheriff's office are Ruby, the capable and observant secretary/dispatcher; Ferg, the dutiful deputy; and Turk, more punk than policeman, and more attitude than ability. The setting itself, the stark, majestic beauty of the land, and the history of relationships between the settlers of the past and their modern-day descendants and the native Cheyenne is also an entity with a strong presence. Walt is the kind of detective whom I find most intriguing, flawed and fascinating, his keen intelligence expressed in his deductive reasoning skills and his wry humor. His interactions with the residents of the community, his love for his daughter, and his reflective grief over his wife's death are all important components of Walt Longmire. When a crime case from the past once again rears its ugly head, this time with murder as the result, prejudices and passions are combined in an explosive mix, one with devastating consequences. Author Craig Johnson writes with a sure sense of his people and their place, their ambitions and weaknesses, and the story line is consistently compelling. The conclusion is shattering--a stunning blow to the senses--yet we are ultimately left with the rekindling of the desire for life to continue and for laughter to reclaim its rightful rank. I was captivated by "The Cold Dish" from the very beginning, and it just got better as the story progressed. However, there was a turning point in the story line for me where Walt has to question a crime witness, a strange, alcohol-fueled, mule-riding man living in a decrepit cabin. The vivid word imagery of the scene and the interplay of dialogue between Walt and the surprisingly informative witness are simply superb, and a very good book then became a keeper. When you read "The Cold Dish", with my highest recommendation, you will discover exactly what I am talking about, and then, just like me, you will look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
Walker is the third brother and an ex-marine. He leaves the military after his experience at war and comes home with "baggage" and needs to adjust to his new life. His story is about adjusting, learning to trust others and allowing others to love him.
I read a similar short story to this a few years ago, as a pre-publication proof-read. That one was very complex and involved a huge array of characters who did little beyond feigning surprise and pressing buttons.
Definitely a must for anyone who likes intelligent, somewhat crazy and funny story-telling:D
3007 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There are books that influence one's thinking, either by revealing ideas that are not previously considered or by changing a person's opinion by effective arguments. There are other books that confirm what the reader already believed, but rather articulates and/or strengthens those convictions. "The Gospel According To Jesus" is the latter in my life.
The author uses different time lines, parallel worlds and different points of view, sometimes retelling a scene as experienced from both humans and longclaws. Where other books get lost in their overwhelming, confusing complexity, that is never the case with longclaws, where all parts converge into a coherent and unique whole.
But a blackmail scheme and a career-damaging sex tape place Shanna right where Alejandro wants her - in his very own club, Sneak Peek. In this playground for the sexually adventurous, Shanna sets out to trap a blackmailer even while Alejandro sets out to trap Shanna in his own web. He recognizes the exhibitionist tendencies she harbors and knows just how to reach this woman's deepest desires now that she is in his lair... Through it all, he will show Shanna that life is about more than just winning, and that love is the dearest prize of all.
759 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Out of all the newspapers I've looked into, The Boston Globe is the most jam packed of any that I've seen. If you are from New England, this paper is for you on a kindle.
769 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am receiving the WP for several weeks as a free six month trial. I love it! I look forward each day to reading it. I find that most of the stories are of interest to me, with the exception being sports. I don't follow sports. The pictures are sharp, and so clear they look almost real. I read the negative comments on other people's reviews. I can't believe we're talking about the same site! They refer to things that are totally different on my Kindle. I'm sure customers in DC would like their local news, but it would be wasted on others. Perhaps a version for local readers. This subscription is worth every penny for those of us who like to stay current on issues and politics.
The Pride welcomes Sheri with open arms - and after hearing her story a network of protection is put in force. Sheri's thrilled with her new friends, home and part time job working at Wallflowers. Her only real worry is how long it will be before Parker makes a move. She's successfully ignored her Puma's need for Adrian and continues to deny it to herself and everyone around her. It's the only way she can protect him - or so she thinks. Fortunately, Adrian isn't willing to wait for her to come to her senses and he practically kidnaps her and carries her off to his home where he claims her properly.
If you are having a really bad day and need to relax and fined a laugh, or two, or three, this series is the go to series. Just when I think I am done laughing something else starts it all over again and I am left breathless from laughing so hard.
CAT OF A DIFFERENT COLOR is the third story in Dana Marie Bell's HALLE PUMAS series. I've thoroughly enjoyed all the stories in this series but this one really stands out. The characters are larger than life, ballsy, lovable and flawed and because of that they seem very real. If I wasn't in love with the PRIDE before I certainly am now! Sheri's caring and generous nature makes her a genuinely likeable character but when you add her disabilities into the equation then she's truly an inspiration. Adrian's simply delightful and perfect for Sheri because he is so protective and he isn't swayed by her arguments.
Luthor is one of the most original characters I've met in a book. He was a revelation. His self imposed trials, endured in the wilderness, at first so meaningless, becomes profound as the experience unfolds for us to share.
2859 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 While this novel takes some liberty with some aspects of occupation, it is very carefully research and makes war history told acurately. It is a spell binding read.
The baptism by fire of the unit was in fierce fighting in Italy. Upper echelons still did not truly believe in capabilities of the unit, but the Germans did once they faced them in battle. The book then describes what happened to surviving members of the 1st SSF including the founder, Colonel Robert Frederick. Illustrated with maps and genuine photographs, "A Perfect Hell: The True Story of the Black Devils, the Forefathers of the Special Forces" is a must read for anyone who enjoys WW-II history or military history in general.
Look What Santa Brought is a novella in the anthology, The Perfect Gift. I found it to be the perfect read to lift my spirits after a hard day so much that I thought Santa had visited my house a few days early!
4100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very fine book chock full of ideas and action. I liked the characters and the twists and turns. If anything there was a bit too much detail about some aspects of the Longclaws world. But overall it was quite an enjoyable read.
Halt and Horace also find the same Temujai. They also find Will and the three of them rescue Evanlyn. But there is a bigger problem now. The Temujai are one of the most powerful armies in the world. At one time they almost conquered Skandia, but because their leader died, they had to retreat. This time though, there is nothing stopping them from conquering Skandia, except two rangers.
7425 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just recently got into reading "erotica", if you will, and although I have read many great stories, they always seem to lack substance in the plot. The reason I started reading erotic romance novels is because I loved YA fiction but they never had enough "action"! So here I am trying to find a happy medium and Ms Dalton has given me just that!!! This is such an amazing concept first of all(I wish I had three gorgeous men fawning over me and each other *sigh*, She spins a believable tale and totally surprises you with the final climactic twist!! After reading this whole series, I HIGHLY URGE YOU to read the "Love Slave for Two" Series. Happy reading!
278 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good version.
6588 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank you I love books
There is a M/M, M/F, M/F/M scenes not graphic...
Shayna
9058 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was ok. I love the Alpha but I wasn't to throw about the women. She was kinda of annoying. But the story overall was good.
The Treasure by Beth Williamson was by far the most touching and heart wrenching novel I have read from Ms. Williamson. Full of hurt and past pains, I clenched my teeth at times and prayed for the best. When it happened, I laughed in glee for a story well told. Ms. Williamson continues to bring to life this wonderful family and I anxiously await the continuation of this series!
1011 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Mostly (some differences) a mirror image of the New York Times. To me I like the fact of the time difference -- can access the next day's paper around 8:00 pm central day light time. Wish there were some evening papers In the states to be had.
Like Zelazny's Corwin of Amber and Jack of Shadows, Ravirn tells his own story in a first-person narrative that explodes onto the pages and keeps moving along at a brisk pace. Since I'd read the first book, the second book, CYBERMANCY, didn't offer any challenges to lock into the world. I felt like I was stepping back into a gathering of old friends. That's how you know you have excellent characters - when your readers can drop back in and never wonder once who is who.
8244 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This backdrop for this story of a triad is a High School reunion. Jasmine Hayes contacts former classmates Chase Randolph and Alex Landry to invite them to their ten year reunion. She has always been sweet on both guys and little does she know that they not only feel the same way about her but also each other. Nice read with sexy love scenes. You will love it if you are a fan of this genre.
The Pulitzer Prize seems to operate by the same rule of thumb that the Newbery Award and the Academy Awards do -- the more depressing and tragic the story, the more likely it is to win the prize. While not every Pulitzer-Prize winner falls in this category (the humorous "A Confederacy of Dunces" comes to mind), it does seem to me that works that grapple with dark and horrifying issues are far more likely to be nominated for the prize, and naturally most of these issues won't make for light, entertaining reading. So I suppose I should have known what I was getting into when I picked up "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao," a prize-winner itself. But I felt I could identify with a main character who shared many of my own interests, and figured if nothing else, it could be an interesting read.
8458 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo are a husband and wife team of Swedish mystery writers. They wrote a total of ten novels about the detective Martin Beck - each an outstanding example of the best of police procedurals.
9854 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For anyone who has read Dante--or who should have read Dante but hasn't--this is a must read. The character development in this novel is worth the read alone. The unique connections to the classic story are amazing. I actually read the book twice. The first was just to enjoy it, the second was to make special note of the connections. This author did a terrific job of paying homage to one of the greats and should be proud of his work! This is a must read!
But where Chandler made his mark was in his descriptions of the gentile seedy places, the mansions of old time Bunker Hill turned to rooming houses with that faint smell of urine, that strong smell of liquor, that loud noise that comes with people living too close together, too close to breath their simple dreams. Or the descriptions of the back alley offices in the rundown buildings that had seen better days populated by the failed dentists, the sly repo men, the penny ante insurance brokers, the con artists, the flotsam and jetsam of the losers in the great American West night just trying to hang on from rent payment to rent payment. Those denizens of these quarters usually had a walk on role, or wound up with two slugs to the head, but Chandler knew the type, had the type down solid.
* Jesus Illustrates His Gospel
I really liked the way this author went about finding out how her father died. A very good story and I will be reading the other 8 stories in this series for sure.
7417 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this whole book so much after I got it on my kindle that I have to get the paper back one also!!
8274 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Really too short to even review. Not sure what was up with the necklace. Ended in a way. Puzzled about all of the plot. Product description longer than story...lol
2013 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this series is awesome and i will give every book 5 stars!! loved it, you cant help but fall in love with the characters
9078 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was thoroughly entertained with this story, when I wasn't frustrated at the heroine being so caught up in her inner turmoil - and dare I say it, PRIDE. I love when the hero makes it plain who he has his sights on and this hero does that oh so well! When he gets a hold of her, he puts it on her! She's in denial but he doesn't let that stop him. Everyone knows she's his gyrl and the love is there, except her, of course. I wish there had been more to the HEA. Feeling a little let down at the quick ending. Really love this couple together. This is my first time reading this author. Hope their best friends get a chance at HEA.
As I said, I got the entire series--after reading the first book--which should tell you that it was a worthwhile reading experience.
8125 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Really enjoyed this book though I wished it were longer. The characters are great and their dynamic works. I highly recommend.
The story of how they manage to survive and meet others is a really good one.
5.5. Skin Deep
6801 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love Philo Vance and have read all these mysteries, some of them three times. I still remember how happy I was when THE CASINO MURDER CASE, the last mystery I hadn't found, turned up in paperback briefly, and I bought it. I love that the mysteries are always a murder case with a six-letter name, like GARDEN, or BISHOP or GREENE. (The author had to change the pattern for GRACIE ALLEN, complete with movie tie-in, but he went right back to it.)
Warning: This book contains graphic and explicit (and hot!) M/M sexual scenes and situations and includes themes of sexual dominance and submission.
8387 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this different, quirky ghost story. The main character is a bad ass and I loved the way she handled herself.
4356 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed reading this book. Is it Jane Austen? No, of course not, but it was a fun read none the less. You can't read it as if it were a sequel, but rather a "what if" story with some of your favorite characters. In addition, it was a story that I would let my young teenage daughter read without the smut you find in other P&P variations.
3756 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Got hooked on this series by a friend and had to read them all. This one did not disappoint and was awesome.
2009 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book is very well written but a little slow on the story line. Since it is the third book of a series, already knew the characters but was a little disappointed in the ending. Still a good book for your middle grade child. Good story line.
Lots of happenings in this fast paced 3rd volume and once I started I could not stop until the very end. While I enjoy the sex I am glad story line and characters take precedence in "With Caution". Remy as a submissive omega is still a surprise to me but who could resist such an Alpha Jake in hot leathers. But later in the book, I find myself drawn more to another hot alpha Rhys and the energetic and effervescent Sterling and could hardly wait for this couple's story!
411 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you want the real vision of the Communist Manifesto--not a slice of the manifesto after pages and pages of writing by someone who wants you to believe her or his view, mostly against the vision of the Manifesto--pick up the Pathfinder Version. It is priced to be used as a tool by workers, youth, rebels. Read what Marx and Engels have to say in sweepingly powerful language about what capitalism has done, good and bad, and how there IS a way out for working people, farmers, oppressed peoples.
For thos paying attention - the series has NEVER been "in order"
Elyssa Barnett is a self sufficient women in no need for a relationship when she meets the proud Will Denton at Jane's and Chad's wedding. As usual, Will is to self-involved with the family business to make to the rehearsal on time. Then, Elyssa over hears Will in a conversation with a guest criticizing herself (and the loathing begins). After a couple years Elyssa has to fly to Guatemala for Jane and Chad, where she meets George (Wickim) for the second time. Will finds out that George, is with Elyssa, and flies down. Will does everything in his power to separate Elyssa and George, but George finds a way to stay in contact with Elyssa, filling her mind with lies. From other sources Elyssa finds out she had over reacted and her feeling for Will, change. She can't think of why Will would ever want to see her again. Elyssa's friend, Charlene, hands out her business cards for interior design, which lands Elyssa a job near Chicago and Pemberlo Coffee corporate offices, she has to find and tell Will she is sorry.
7814 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great...sexy...
Comparing this book to the descriptions of the other books in the Raising Cain series, I think this book must be tamer. There is some dominant male action by Cash, but nothing that gets into the BDSM scene or multiple partners, like the descriptions of some of the later books in the series. Overall, I thought this was a cute, quick, holiday story and I treated it as a stand-alone.
423 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The seller did a good job with the book description of wear and markings. The book arrived without any delay. Excellent sellor.
In this book, Ramsey seeks to uncover the money myths and false perceptions people have had that have led them to great financial stress and, sometimes, financial ruin. The first part of the book is about showing you that you have a problem. However, you may be picking this book up because you're already aware that you're struggling financially. This part may feel very repetitive after awhile if that's the case.
Alice lives by fear. Fear of eating something she's been told not to eat. Fear of talking to someone she's been told not to talk to. Fear of bathing when she's not been told to bathe. Fear of saying something, anything, in the wrong way, or at the wrong time, or with the wrong tone of voice. Fear, plain and simple, can cause people to do all sorts of things.
And then there was the one that really caught my eye: an offer to enter the "Amazon.com Books $1000 Gift Card Sweepstakes" where one could visit the Amazon Facebook page for a chance to win. This one explained that they would randomly select one lucky winner on or about January 24th, 2012. As one might guess, this Amazon Daily reader jumped on that one. Had this reader not seen that item on the Amazon Daily blog, it might have been missed, so it's a good thing to have been a subscriber.
Buy. Read. Enjoy.
You definitely have to have your significant other on board with you, and Dave mentions that several times through the book. If only one of you are saving and paying down debt, then you're just spinning your wheels. He has a saying: Live like no one else, so someday you can live like no one else. Basically while most other people are racking up the credit card debt and you eat rice and beans and drive a used car, one day youll live in a house that is paid off taking a family vacation while they are still struggling to pay their ever-mounting bills!
Don Blankenship
6122 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like to read new author and this was a treat. I will read other books written by this author.
37 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Anita Shreve simply does not write ordinary books. Even her lesser efforts tend to leave the reader gasping for air at the end--and "All He Ever Wanted," one of her best, in my opinion, is breathtaking in the same shocking way.
629 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 its ok..
Every chapter in this book has something to offer, and one of the more creative is chapter sixteen. Here, the authors include an itemized list, by category, of the actual 2006 budget, including the amounts spent in each area, the pros and cons for each, and the identification of specific groups who would likely cry foul if the program was reduced in size. Tax statistics are also given and it is then up to you, the reader, to come up with a plan of program reductions and/or tax increases that would get the budget deficit under control. This may seem easy enough at first, but when you start to think about the different programs and what they mean to different people, as well as the possibility that taxes may need to be raised and the political fallout from such a move, the process becomes much more difficult. This was a great idea to include this in the book, and the authors should be commended for doing so. Once you try your luck at budget- balancing, the process takes on a whole new meaning.
David wrote this book using the language of the 14th century and made me feel like I was reading text from that era. He uses Latin proverbs and sayings throughout the book which have no explanation, but don't take away from the story. I learned to just scan over them without losing anything. However, some of the verbiage made me glad that I was reading on my Kindle.
The Kennel Murder Case - 1933
One day, when Alice knows that Ray won't be able to pretend she's a little girl much longer, he orders her to find him a new victim...an innocent child whom he can "take care of" and show "how to be good."
2301 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I BOUGHT THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT CONTAINED A "NEW" ANITA BLAKE STORY. IN FACT IT ONLY CONTAINS THE FIRST 6 CHAPTERS OF NARCISSUS IN CHAINS. THE ROBB STORY WAS GOOD, IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE EVE DALLAS SAGA, ELSE, YOU MIGHT NOT BE TO INTREAGED BY IT. I LIKED IMMORTAL AS WELL, BUT WAS GLAD IT WAS ONLY ABOUT 100 PAGES, I DON'T THINK I COULD HAVE TAKEN ANY MORE. IF I HAD REALIZED THAT THERE WAS NO NEW HAMILTON STORY IN THIS ANTHOLOGY, I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT IT. AS IS IT, I'M MORE THAN A LITTLE SORRY I WASTED MY TIME AND MONEY. I SUGGEST YOU READ THE ANITA BLAKE SERIES BY HAMILTON, THE DALLAS SERIES BY ROBB, AND THE DARK JEWLES SERIES BY ANNE BISHOP. DON'T WASTE YOUR VALUABLE TIME ON THIS BOOK UNLESS YOU ARE A DIE HARD FAN OF ONE OF THE AUTHORS.
2105 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this short read.
5224 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book written by a smart guy, lots of good ideas here. I'm working on paying off my mortgage now!!
5333 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Another entry in the Psycop chronicles that further develops the personal histories of the two major characters and throws in some new twists about the past. This entire series is really just turning into one long novel with each book about the equivalent of a very long entry (these are each standard novel size but one). The positive side is that it can be a BIG story with lots of characters who come and go; the negative side is that it's easy to lose track of characters from the first two books if you lay the series aside for a few weeks (and probably read some other series in the interval). But I've read all but the last one and will undoubtedly read that as soon as I recover from having read two in succession over a three-day period. Miss Mattie is a great minor character--hope we find out more about her.
The other thing I would have really appreciated is the author giving us more story about the modern day characters at the end of the book. The ending was a bit too pat for my liking.
First serialized in Punch in 1888 and 1889, The Diary of a Nobody was published in book form in 1892 and hasn't been out of print since. If you give this slim volume a chance (available for free in the Kindle format), you'll see why. Despite being a century old, The Diary of a Nobody remains quite amusing and is laugh-out-loud funny in parts -- particularly in sections dealing with tradesmen or with Lupin's impetuous business dealings or love affairs. As long as there are self-satisfied petit bourgeois snobs, The Diary of a Nobody will continue to entertain.
573 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I downloaded to read while sitting at the ocean! Something cool about reading the journal and being at the beach! I like their articles!
Despite Veronica's problems and Liam's, this history of the Hegarty family is a counterpoint to the success story of Ireland during the past decades, as it has emerged from its backwater to become one of the leading engines of the new Europe. Veronica, who grew up sharing a bedroom with at least two other siblings, can now drive to an airport on a whim, present a credit card, and consider a flight halfway around the world. Anne Enright shares Penelope Lively's feeling for changing eras (as shown in MOON TIGER or CONSEQUENCES ), and equals her ability to take a relatively common story and render it far from ordinary through writing that pulses with life. And her technique of using chilhood memories to reflect a whole family history reminds me of Kate Atkinson's marvelous BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MUSEUM , my touchstone for such books. But Enright's style is very much her own, and her people are well worth knowing for their own sake. Meet them.
4074 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Unexpected story. Looking forward to more by Steve Peek. Fantastic writing style.
3973 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good information.
5313 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "The Total Money Makeover" is brilliant in its simplicity. This step-by-step guide leads you through all the decisions you need to make to get out of debt. Whether you have a few thousand on credit cards or you are worried about retirement, this book has all the basic answers and some sage advice to make you more secure and happy.
This book reminds me of myself in truly black rages-- when I want to share nothing with nobody and go through the past as though I were reading a grocery list. In those moods, I would pull the head off of anyone who tried to sympathize or pretended to understand. This book has the mean reds.
9554 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read in the other reviews about the proofreading errors. I must confess that while it has been very noticeable in some of the other books I've read, I was so engrossed in the story I didn't really notice them here. This book had me from the beginning, and while I thought I knew where it was going, I was surprised at the end. If you like legal thrillers, this book is for you!
3233 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An engrossing police procedural/whodunit with likeable characters. I guessed the ID of the rapist halfway through, but that did not diminish the pleasure of finishing the book. My only quibble was the use of Hebrew or Yiddish with no explanation of what was being said. Perhaps the author was trying to have the reader experience the difference between the Yeshiva residents and the non-religious police detectives, but I just found it annoying after a bit.
2320 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book bring together elements of the known, the unknown, the suspected and stories told around a campfire. I didn't know what to expect, but I couldn't put the book down. It's interwoven events move at a rapid pace. I was rooting for the characters and was sad that some of them didn't make it. If you like stories that are part fantasy, part fiction with a touch of reality you will enjoy Long Claws.
I love a well-written erotic historical, and The Viscount's Addiction by Scottie Barrett is exceptionally spicy and satisfying. I found it to be especially interesting because a hero with a substance addiction is rare (at least in my experience). It seems to be a worse taboo than some of the other shocking topics we read about in this day and age. The conflict in this tale is not only about Jessie helping Ryder fight his opium addiction, but also about pride getting in the way of two people being honest with their feelings about each other. The Viscount's Addiction is poignant, delicious, and very, very good.
3147 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Beautifully written, a real work of art. I will read this again and again. Do yourself a kindness and read this book
I didn't have much of a problem with some of the age differences. One of the couples was a 17 year old teen and a early to mid 20's woman. I didn't find that at all unusual, or upsetting. I thought that the remarkable strength, of 20 year old man who is sexually targeted by a 14 year girl, was kind of neat.
I hated LIVING DEAD GIRL, in a way that made me love it. With a storyline that could have been ripped from today's newspapers, the feelings and emotions that it will invoke within you are myriad - horror, sympathy, outrage, disbelief. When I heard a similar story in the news about a year ago, my first thought was how a child who had been abducted could so willingly stay with their captor. What I learned through the pages of this book is that fear - the kind of fear many of us have never known, and will hopefully never have to know - is a huge motivator.
1061 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What can I say? It's Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes. Oh, let's not forget Dr. Watson.
So read it, it won't be fun, but read it, especially if you didn't think much about kidnapping and child abuse before.
4467 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 What a craptastic ending! So, this entire story is filled with details about an inappropriate relationship between a kidnapper and his victim. She agrees to go along with his plan to help him take her replacement, as she is getting too old. Then, it ends in one of the worst possible ways. The "filler story" in between, started okay, but then I realized I could have just watched random episodes of PLL, and had more answers. Total disappointment.
746 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love being able to pick up individual issues when I am able to read them on my Kindle - usually the sunday or saturday editions. Its excellent. I never had been able to keep a nyt paper subscription because the papers piled up but on my kindle I love having the older versions around to read when I have an inkling.
The book wasn't very long, but it was very sweet. There was a good relationship between Amy and Justin and very little drama. Both characters were nice, had great chemistry, and seemed believable. There wasn't a ton of information in the book either, but since the characters had known each other for years the way things happened in the book didn't seem unrealistic. If you want a sweet, sexy story this is a good one that won't leave you feeling depressed.
3921 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Remington Lassiter has suffered at the hands of his abusive father
750 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I found this paper not much good for folks out of the Globe's area. The headlines were local news most of the time.
1566 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Shadow Music is a wonderful story. Full of Gerard, mystery,hate ,suspension and lost gold. Very funny and very sad in places.
I could go on and on! It's seems trite to say, "If you are into early American history, then get this book!" Instead, you must exercise your will to plod through the seemingly uninteresting military strategies, battle scenarios, etc., but your reward will be a fuller understanding of how diverse groups of people settled this land, competed with the native tribes who were (unfortunately) displaced as a result, and just what it was like to suffer with an English king who simply refused to meet with duly-elected representatives. No wonder our forefathers chose independence -- as serious as that decision was. As an aside: I also learned what part Montreal and our Canadian friends in the North played in the history of New England. Truly something YOU DID NOT learn in school!
Her first season in London, she meets and marries Nicholas Vail. What neither of them are aware of is both have within them very powerful magic. You see, both are descendants of wizards. The answer to their past unfolds like a mystery. Both have an important mission to carry out.
Deleted from my device after 85% through it.
Talk about more men than one woman can handle! Except, well, she does! Emi, while in love with all three men, she treats them as individuals and in turn makes sure that each man gets exactly what he needs from her. Caph is her playful one; he lives to laugh and loves reeking havoc. Ford is Emi's intellectual as well as her emotional tie. He gives her the quietness that she needs. If I had to pick Emi's favorite, I would pick the captain of the Tamora Bight, Aaron Lucio. In Aaron Emi finds the scorching passion she craves. Aaron often times seems tortured and his refusal to speak about his feelings makes Emi crazy. Unconditional love is the name of the game on the Tamora Bight and all four characters do love each other. That much is certain. Emi just wants them to heal.
The paper also reports US sports (it is a newspaper for people who speak English living in China, much like the Paris Tribune) and entertainment. It was rather a shock, in my first Kindle issue, to finish reading about the structural damage to various dams in western China, then 'flip' the page to see a headline about Angelina Jolie expecting twins.
1079 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 i didn't ever have it because it says its free but its really not and it won't let me buy it.tell me why at akre2011@embarqmail.com.please write back
7579 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is book 2 of this super love story series set in the mountains of Arizona. This author is fantastic and I am enjoying reading more of her books. You will not be able to put them down once you get started.
If you liked 1984, then I think you'll like Human Legacy Project.
Favorite line...
5560 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I wish I had had this book years ago. I was a big help in understand my male children (now grown) and grandchildren.
Think of it as a condensed story without a lot of the fluff that is put into stories to pad the pages. The good base is there, but alot little things that would add length are not. For me, this was great, really enjoyable, I can see where others might not like it though.
843 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love this series.
131 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 (Note: This is a review of the 1968 hardcover edition of The Simple Art of Murder published by W.W. Norton & Co. There are major differences between this edition and the Black Lizard paperback depicted above. Most significantly, the 1968 version contains 4 stories the Black Lizard paperback does not.)
Dr. Marshall is a fine and upstanding teacher who upon grading the chemistry tests tells Rudy Lutz he is suspended from playing football. The principal and Rudy's dad try to gang up on her but she stands up to them in spite of their intimidating tactics. As she hurries out of the principal's office on the way to her classroom to meet with Steven Thatcher, he literally crashes into her. Her concern for Brad touches Steven and he is also surprised to feel some sparks as well but his preoccupation with the serial killer as well as concern for his youngest, Nicky, cause him to have many conflicts about his feelings for Jenna.
Pay off your mortgage
8031 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is an interesting story about the mystery surrounding who will inherit Castlegate Manor. There is a scheming cousin with pockets to let, a mother trying to marry-off her daughter without losing their station, a daughter trying marry her love and avoid marriage to said icky cousin, a beautiful young woman masquerading as a lady but without the proper pedigree, and a protective groom that seems more than a mere servant. All the characters play an integral part in discovering the secret and unraveling the mysteries of the Manor. Even a dead great-aunt influences the action as the story unfolds.
9379 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This story was awful. The heroine married the hero's dad because she needed money to take care of her brother who is ill. She was 16 at the time and throughout the marriage the father never had intercourse with her but had her perform oral sex frequently. The heroine did not seem to mind. I was so disgusted, I wanted to throw up. The book portrays the heroine as a delicate and sweet woman and I just didn't see it.
1850 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Title: Tonight and Forever
She's also more than a little bit selfish, but even once she realizes that she's behaving selfishly, she doesn't stop! And she behaves more than a little recklessly, putting herself in danger in ways that IF she truly had spent time helping women of the lower classes like she says she does, then she would know better. I understand wanting to make her seem innocent and naive, but in a lot of the situations she goes way too far and it just becomes ludicrous.
I'm a little bummed that Arend didn't manage to dig up a hidden Turner triplet somewhere, I liked this duo of books so much. Ryan and Max's relationship is sexy and complicated and full of family issues that made it fun to read. I wish it had been given a longer format (it was category rather than novel) because I think there were things that were rushed at the end and I'd have loved another chapter or two to see how a couple of issues worked out for Max and Ryan.
Some of the reviewers on here have posted that the typos and grammar errors affected their enjoyment of the book. While I noticed some, I'm not one to get thrown off course too easily when the story is a good one.
I will say that I was very impressed and even shed a tear or two learning more about Nina and why she acts the way she does. The book has some excellent life lessons that we all could take something away from. That, and it is funnier than hell. If you like the writing styles of MaryJanice Davidson or Katie MacAlister, then you will LOVE Dakota Cassidy. She's in a class all her own!
418 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read numerous books over the years on near-death experiences. In all the cases the experience usually changed the person in many mysterious and joyful ways. I found this 149 page hardcover book (My descent into death: A second chance at life by Howard Storm with the forward by Anne Rice) in our local library at the free book section.
9272 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Pretty good !! Ryan is a sexy hot alpha male. He is dreamy. Ginny is sweet but unsure of everything. The sex and romance are well done. Ginny runs away after every encounter, even after she said she won't. She's a bit flighty. But we have a happy ending and true love wins. ENJOY !
The shocking secret is that Axel Vander is not the real Axel Vander but has ineluctably appropriated the identity of an actor. He has impudently maintained the deception for over half a century since the time of danger during World War II. He must have thought he had shaken off his far past and wiped out all vestige of his old identity until the letter of Cass Cleave confronts him with irrefutable proof of his imposture. Banville devotes almost the whole novel chronicling Axel Vander's life, his delirious reflections, his reminiscence of his wife, the disturbing details of his impregnable alibi - all the minute heart-pricking details that permits Cass Cleave to privy the impostor's secret. Banville has written a beautifully crafted thriller, with meticulous prose, that prepares readers for the dreadful moment - the meeting of Axel Vander and his nemesis from whom he is so overwrought to buy silence for fear of being exposed.
3568 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you love Steamy Hot Historical Romance this book is for you. Ryder is in jail for something he didn't do, but when he gets out, he learns the real reason why he has been suffering in the jail for years. Little does he know that a family member was behind everything. Jessie was married to falsely because her stepfather tricked her. Together these two find each other in way that you would think is unlikely. Can Ryder believe the that Jessie is really telling him the truth? Will they ever find love? Ryder has to straighten himself up and overcome the drug that was forced on him while in jail to truly see what he needs to do in his life. Will this drug break him completely or can he fight his way from the addiction? This book has so much going on that you will want to read it from the beginning to the end.
For the most part, this was a page burner. Once I started reading it, it was very difficult to put down. So why only 4 stars? Because Ms. Snyder knows better than to use lazy language such as, "Me and him..." and the 3d and final book had entirely too many of those. Each time I read that phrase, it threw me out of the story, and I had to work my way back in. It jarred. The more of them I read, the stronger the jar.
It's usually Ashwini hunting Janvier. This time, they'll be partnered up on a most unusual hunt, for Monique Beaumont has been kidnapped.
Romance: 4.5:
9688 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Josh and Hayden are two Alpha werewolves that grew up in Wyoming in separate, but neighboring, packs. Hayden came from a privileged family and went to an ivy-league school, Josh was not nearly as privileged and had no college education and needed to work to make a living.
7558 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've been entranced with those Ashton Grove Boys since the beginning. Moonlight Hero is a great read, full of suspense, romance and edge of your seat action.
I adored every single word of Breaking the Silence. It is an original, that's for sure. Both characters carried scars; Will most of all. Very quiet and shy, he did not even know how to talk to a woman, or so he thought. I found his ability to speak through touch without saying a word totally hot and extremely sexy. Jenny is quirky and funny but had not been lucky in love. Well, I am here to let her know that with Will Jackson, she hit the jackpot. Their attraction to each other was instantaneous. I watched enthralled as each character fell in love with the other.
6024 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "The Brothers Bulger" tells the story of James "Whitey" Bulger and his brother Billy. From an early age Whitey was headed in the wrong direction in life and he soon became one of the most feared men in Boston and is currently in the top ten on the FBI's most wanted list. For a long time Billy seemed to be on the straight and narrow, at least to the public, as he became involved in politics, eventually becoming president of the Massachusetts State Senate. But "The Brothers Bulger" shows the Billy earned his nickname of "The Corrupt Midget".
Kudos for being the first to bring to live that masked man.
Can't wait for the next installment. I am sure that I will enjoy the light hearted read.
1114 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another good Robert Vaughn book. I have read quite a few of his books in the past few years and am always impressed with his writing, and look for them when I shop for books.
6234 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The books reminds one of Dan Brown's Da Vinci code and has some puzzles
2309 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For those that have the NET with footnotes, this editiion is good for those who will wish to simply read the text without any commentary.
I consider this book a minor masterpiece. Shreve is an acquired taste, I know--but truly innovative and absolutely original in every book she writes. "All He Ever Wanted" is no exception.
OZ original editions. My safe haven became a heaven of treasured fantasy and humor peopled with characters of kindness and good will. Now many e years later I was able to download THE FULL SERIES to my Kindle Fire. I am back electronically surrounded by favorite characters. Thank you AMAZON. Thank you eworld!
340 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 lots of good stories. always wanted to read the story of the movie. a lot different
7165 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book I read by mrs. Hubburd and I must say this book had me at hello ...... I love your book Sylvia ... I'm one of your biggest fans
7561 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I just finished this book and read probably only 60% because I skipped over so much graphic sex. Over an over again, it was like the author used the sex scenes as a filler to expand the book. The characters didn't go all the way, but my goodness...it was just too much. And how it ended up under my recommended reads is beyond me. Without the sex, the book was decent which is why I gave it 2 stars instead of one.
2969 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From the moment I started reading, i could not put it down. Not easy when you have a 17mo old and a hubby to take care of.
Rating: R for Sex, Language, Mild Violence
Moving forward to Gabrielle and Colm finally meeting was such a let down. I was thinking to myself it took chapters and chapters to get here and that was it?
The Cold Dish is one of those rare books that won't disappoint fans of the television series. Johnson is an excellent writer who seems to have developed the terrain and characters who inhabit his fictional Absaroka county. We get to meet Sheriff Walt Longmire, laconic, but with an intelligent and sardonic streak. We find out that he and Henry Sleeping Bear, owner of the Red Pony "and continual soiree," have a friendship that went back to 6th grade with a lay-over in Vietnam. We meet Vic, Turk Connelly (in one of the notable changes from the TV series, where he is Branch Connelly) and Turk's uncle, the former Absaroka sheriff, Lucian Connelly. In watching some of the shows in the late second season, after having read The Cold Dish, I find that I have a deeper appreciation for the characters and their relationship, which is certainly a different experience from a lot of movies that keep the title or name of a character but completely transform the story.
2834 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The second of the Accidental Friends book Nina the dental assistant and friend to Marty the accidental Werewolf from book one. When a vampire patient accidental bites him Nina is sent home a wakes up with fangs and super senses. The last thing she wants in an eternity of drinking blood. Lucky not only did the vampire who bit her took charge of caring for her but she had the two best friends one could have in a were wolf and a human. Nina and the man are the only ones blind to the fact that there perfect for each other to spend eternity with.
The descriptions of the North Carolina scenery on the trails that Rachel rides her horse on and of the mountains around the farm are a delight to read about, and are authentic since the author is a native of North Carolina.
5866 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's complete, what more can one ask for? Good deal for the knowledgeable Janite or for those who possess a streak of meaness.
4724 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Amy Parker had only room for one love in her life, and that was work. She was a junior partner at the law firm she worked for, but her goal was to make senior partner by the end of the year. Always known for iron control in all situations, everyone would be so surprised to find out the secret longing she harbored for her subordinate Justin Garrett. They were in Maui to get a deal hammered out before Christmas. Little did Amy realize, but Justin knew about her innermost fantasies as he had inadvertently opened her personal email, and read all about them in her conversations with her best friend Gloria. He planned to stake his claim to her this trip, and be the master of her body from now on. Amy was a different person in Hawaii. She was relaxed and free. Justin liked this Amy, but he knew also the problems they were facing, and the roadblocks she would throw in their path. They were competitive colleagues, and he was younger than she was. He didn't care about any of it, but knew that Amy would be over thinking this to death. Justin decided he would be the one to give Amy the life she deserved, as well as the best Christmas present he, and their client Mitch Magruder could possibly give her.
5135 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I cringed when I cracked this book. I didn't like Val because of the previous books but now I feel like jerk for hating him so much. I really like how this author can enlighten a character.
The battle where Liam was injured and Gabrielle and her guard saved him was great but I still didn't understand why the need to keep it a secret was such a big deal. I initially thought that Liam was going to be the hero of this story not his brooding Laird brother.
I have not enjoyed Julie Garwood's foray into contemporary romantic suspense. Not at all. So when I saw that she was not only returning to her historical romance roots but also to her favored setting in Scotland, I was thrilled.
247 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When someone kills another, is it always murder, and can such killing of another be justified? Lisa Scottoline tackles these moral and legal dilemmas in THE VENDETTA DEFENSE, her newest work. And saying it right up front, this reviewer feels that it's her best work to date.
1427 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Marvelous book. I enjoyed it so much. A pleasant and easy read. The best part was relationships between the people.
7163 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Shifter romance. My favourite so far in this series and that's saying something. A romance between a Puma and a werewolf Alpha. Let the games begin! Loved this story, good characters and well written. Fantastic.
There are ten archangels who rule the world, including Favashi, the archangel who rules Persia. Over a thousand years old, and she still has her heart. Neha is the Queen of Poisons who rules in India. Raphael is the archangel who rules North America from New York.
3561 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ryder, ex-convict and drug addict, is found innocent of his crime. His family have taken to his estate and married him off while in prison. Jessie, trying to survive in this home with madmen and a strange husband, does wonderfully under such strange conditions. Despite the odd romance these two have a true burning for each other. Sex is off the charts and burns through the words. Barrett writes bad boys and she does it well with naughty and arrogant being their best qualities. Jessie is strong minded and seems an equal match to his witty smarts and sex drive. Exciting, romantic and a bit suspenseful this was quite enjoyable. My copy was given for an honest review.
Thorpe absolutely shows promise. She has imagination that will serve her well down the road. In the meantime, she needs to spend a whole heck of a lot of time in critique groups, getting her house in order before she publishes again.
I didn't like this one nearly as much as the first, finding the premise to be somewhat ridiculous, and the follow-through of their actions to be unrealistic and annoying. The way Sandra's job as a phone sex operator was handled with much more class in the first book.
Okay first things, this is a very adult erotic short story. It is only about 25 pages, and it does have some very steamy sex scenes including some M/M/F.
1347 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great book, but of a slow read but it's full of such good information that I have never even considered before until I was reading this book. A must read.
3. Fling in Paris
And what is it with authors trying to sell their heroines as oh-so-very-clever & sensible and then making them painfully dumb and ignorant at every turn because they have no other idea how to move the plot forward?? Seriously!
786 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Only got a couple of times but enjoyed the writing style, the prose. Covered a nice variety of subject. Come to think of it not sure why I have not purchased more often. Got to go.
4417 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoy Abigail Reynolds writing. This book is well written, although out of the norms of Jane Austen and the sensibilities of that time period. Still, a diverting read.
A Hint of Wicked is a clever, provoking, and steamy story from an upcoming author to keep your eye out for!
5494 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lots of really helpful ideas and recipes.
When she agrees-she starts to realise a few things herself-She is in love with this very bad-boy sexually- aggressive Viscount and much to her dismay-when his addiction is over-He will be a different Man &---so he will surely end their coerced marriage.
9362 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great short erotic story!!!
3597 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have fallen in love with all the Brenda Jackson's books that I have read. This is my first Madaris book I loved the story true love will always prevail. Sometimes a man will try to degrade a woman for their inadequacies and that is what Scott tried to do to Lorren. Justin had his own issues but it all worked out ending with the birth a lovely baby girl and adoption of Vincent. 5 stars. Happy Reading!!!
4. Marxism: Philosophy and Economics, Thomas Sowell, p. 56.
I particularly liked Mr. Levin's clear and forceful discussion of the curtailing of our first amendment free speech rights by our legislature (to protect incumbents) with the support of laughable court decisions. Well, laughable if they weren't so tragic to the health of our public discourse.
He also includes other Amazon and Kindle tips periodically. If you read the blog long enough, you will see some of the tips repeated, but that's not bad. I've read some and had no interest, and then later, the same tip meant something to me. He also periodically includes links to LOTS of the free books, by category. If you've spent time searching for free books, you know that it's not as easy as just clicking category buttons. He shares his links that he's developed.
The tight time frame leaves the local police and Scotland Yard's Inspector Harding coming up blank as each suspect with a strong motive is moved from the list of possibles; a clear case of everyone is a suspect and no one is guilty. Join legions of cozy mystery fans for a fun read from a reclusive author who let her work speak for its self, because shout it does nearly forty years after her death. Seldom mentioned in the ranks of Agatha Christy, Josephine Tey, or Dorothy L. Sayers, Ms. Heyer deserves her place.
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This short story utterly delightful! It was fantastic to see Darcy and Elizabeth in a literary battle of wits, challenging one another, and stubbornly refusing to claim defeat! Brava to Ms. Burris for the lovely sonnet she composed! (5 stars)
from the first chapter when the aged hero is asked "where is your family" and he says "they are all dead"; you know this is a book of a tragedy. and one by one it the deaths unfold. But first you get to know them as they were and remain in the heros mind. So this is a book of Memories, and it even says at one point, memories are all we have, once we are old.
1278 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I haven't read a lot of fiction by Latin American writers or writers with a Latin American sensibility, but I've noticed a pattern. Junot Dias, like the better-known Gabriel Garcia Marquez, crafts stories that are complicated and dense, and they play with reality in ways that are, well, "foreign" to me. Miracles happen. Curses (fuku) are cast, and they apparently work. People have visions and they foretell the future. The dead return, or at least they visit the living in dreams and visions.
3492 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed following each of the characters through their own stories. Vampires, secret government agencies, conspiracies, intrigue, romance...what more could you want?!
I received an eBook from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
The society and social structure of the town or Rannit is hinted at but not explored in any detail. Religions, curfews and trolls are presented as if they are common knowledge - and that makes them intriguing. I'm glad there are other books set in this world as I want to get to know it better.
8760 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If she writes a Halle Pumas story I WILL buy it. I have read all the books in this series. VERY enjoyable reads!!!!!!
I did enjoy the read and would suggest it to anyone who likes Romance. I purchased it for $1 at the Kindle store and it was worth every penny.
In this short we have Adrian and Sheri.
7885 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Tuttle does an excellent job of creating a fantasy world and tweaking the archetypes of the different types of stock fantasy characters. Seeing the world evolve and develop during the course of his various books is a pleasure. This particular book is darker than the other Markhat stories, although it does retain the element of humor that is more prominent in the other Markhat stories. If you enjoy Terry Pratchett (think Vimes and not Rincewind), then you will enjoy Tuttle's books. But read them in order, especially if you have a Kindle since the stories are only $0.99 apiece (I feel guilty - I want to at least take Tuttle out and buy him a couple of beers since I bought his entire library for only $8). By Stephon, hijacking his wife's Amazon account because I'm too lazy to create my own.
7965 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 These shifter books simply get better an better, the more of them i read the more i want, what i love about them is the escapism that they give me from normal everyday life.... no giving the story away from me sorry...
One fateful day, a Confederate General arrives with the news that the war is coming to Carnton and the house will be requisitioned as a military hospital. Carrie is thrust into caring for sick, wounded and dying soldiers and comes to understand what it means to live - and to die.
Still, this is an incredible, eye-opening read and we SHOULD read it if for no other reason than to see how mans' best-laid plans can easily go awry. Highly recommended.
3086 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story grabbed me at the beginning and kept me interested until the end (finished at 3am!). This was a good romance with very likable characters. I've just purchased the sequel and am looking forward to starting it.
6630 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Book one is a good start to what will be a good series of surviving after the war. There are quite a few characters introduced and the storyline jumps from character to character but eventually it does become cohesive.
Well, first of all, it is much too short to be called a book. It measures only 5 x 7, the type is humongous, there are wide margins and it is only 144 pages long. The theme is bondage amidst some pretentious over-described scenes. I read the whole thing in about a half hour and must say that this is the worst book I have ever read. It's boring, it's silly and the parts that are supposed to be erotic seem actually comic.
Mr. Peek tells the story from many perspectives, jumping around from character to character, revealing the bigger picture in stages. Normally, for me, this is a writing style that puts me off; I like to bond with my main character, and I don't like it when the narrative runs off to follow someone else. But with Long Claws, although there is a main character, the other characters that are touched upon are just as unique and interesting. With each turn of the tale, I was surprised to feel a little disappointed that I had to take leave of the character I'd just been following - that's a good thing. It means I was fully invested in each and every one of them, a strong testament to the author's skill.
2294 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book consists of four novellas. Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb. Kinsman by Susan Krinard. Immortality by Maggie Shayne. Magic Like Heat Across My Skin by Laurell K. Hamilton.
THE STRANGE MARRIAGE OF ANNE DE BOURGH:
6548 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Even though there were some editing errors in this book, it didn't make a bit of difference to me. I didn't know who was the guilty person until almost the end. Usually, I can figure it out early in the story, but not this one. I would suggest this book to any one who likes a murder mystery.
Stella decides to take a last minute trip to Jamaica, and winds up having the time of her life and meeting the man of her dreams, a man a LOT younger than she is! But who cares? Stella does at first, and fights this battle all the way til the end. She falls madly in love with Winston, who is barely in his 20's, but he's the kind of man she's always dreamed of, and they "click"!
9882 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I keep re-reading this book, I love the first sex scene, really naughty. A little questioning of the guys sexuality tossed in makes it more realistic. After the first scene everything calms down a little and the plot is developed nicely. It is not a full length book but the price is great for what you get, and it made me look for other novellas by this author.
All in all, I really enjoyed this read and can't wait for life to slow down so I can read the next two books in the series.
4069 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this book! Mr. Peek has an imagination I'm in love with! I have a nightlight in my room now and we won't be walking in the woods...Or the dark for a while.
You could save your marriage or relationship by following the ideas in "for men only." From personal experience, it might be a little dangerous to read each other's books. Only do so if very brave and ready for conflict resolution.
6121 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have you seen her? by Karen Rose is a sensational follow-up to her first book Don't Tell.
To be fair, I couldn't get to the end, so maybe it does get better. This is a really disappointing addition to what is otherwise a pretty great series. I'll still look forward to the next full-length release, but if you like the series, do yourself a favor and just skip this one.
And so this book gets four stars. I am just passed the half way mark, and if the ending is as good as I expect - this _is_ John Flanagan here, folks - I will let you know.
Just another day in the life of a ranger; and a banished ranger at that.
On her return to San Francisco, she happens upon St. Gregory's Church, a radical Episcopalian church where the founders are trying something new: Breaking down the barriers of the traditional church and inviting its members to take a greater role in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Also growing into a teenager around the same turbulent era of segregation piqued my memories and emotions of those times and how far we've come, but how far we still have to go. The twists and turns left me aching for more and wanting to know how Lily grows into adulthood and what happens to Zach, I wished I had an August Boatwright in my life when I lost my mother at 19!
32 year old William Fraser (Will) is the sports columnist at Denver Independent and a football commentator as well. Raised by a single mother, Will had never known his father. At school Will had excelled at both academics and sports which had earned him a full scholarship to the University of Colorado. Will had been on his way to building a lucrative professional career in football when his knee had been shattered ending his dreams of making it big in the world of football. Graduating with a degree in history only to find out that his mother was dying of lung cancer, Will had been left alone when he had had to say goodbye to his mother a year after he had said goodbye to professional football. Devastatingly handsome with gorgeous blue eyes, Will has had his fair share of women and had almost given up hope of finding someone meaningful to share his life with when things hit it off with Lissy.
I'm looking forward to reading about Dex!
3195 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Don't know why I hadn't read this before. One great read!
588 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have never read any of Ms. Mayes previous books, but I have seen the movie--many, many times when my own wonderust arose. This book was long--too long. Boring and tedious, the author forced me to filter through all her superficial and lackluster descriptions of many of the places I have loved to visit myself. She, herself, a tourist, hated the fact that other people thought as much to visit the same places. There is a lot of foreign words, terms and phrases to get through. She ate so much food and the descriptions of each meal abound, page after heart-stopping, artery-clogging page. I had no idea I picked up a book about food. If I had, I would have spent my money on something else. I also was offended by several of her remarks/reference about the limited number of black people she came in contact with. It was not a total loss, I did flag a few pages, where I will follow up on (museums, artists, historical references, etc). It is the first travel memoir I have read start to finish, it may be a while before I attempt another one.
The man is smoking hot and has a habit of walking around his apartment barely clothed, sometimes not clothed at all (and aren't those happy nights!), with his lights on and his shades up. Hey, a girl's gotta grab whatever salacious fun she can, right? It's harmless and he's the man of her dreams - literally. Then she goes out to get some more booze for the girl's night and Mr. Tool confronts her about her and her friends' weekly activities.
Obtaining a new puppy feels to me similar to adopting a child. It's a big job. We have lots of cats and for the most part they do their own thing. A dog's another story. They need big time attention. We grew up with dogs and have general knowledge of their needs and behaviors. This book really helps to put a solid reason behind everything and gives you the basic know how to choose and take care of your youngster.
The more I read about Simi, the more I love her. Simi and Nick get it on but when Acheron finds out, all hell breaks out.
Levin's book goes far beyond Kelo--which wasn't decided by the time the book went to press, sadly--to expose a pattern of extraconstitutional shenanigans that's been going on for years. Right from the start, the author gives us an example of what he sees as a central problem in the court's functioning. We all know that justices, when confirmed by the Senate, serve for as long as they wish. What happens when a member stays on the court for so long that health issues cripple their ability to adjudicate cases? Nothing, really. Levin gives us a list of justices who went insane, fell ill with dementia, or otherwise suffered an affliction that hampered their intellectual faculties. They remained on the bench. Moreover, what should we do about justices who no longer express much of an interest in doing their jobs? According to "Men in Black," this has actually happened. Thurgood Marshall spent most of his last years on the court ignoring briefings in favor of a heavy diet of soap operas in his private chambers. Congress may impeach justices at all levels of the federal judiciary for various criminal offenses, a power they haven't invoked in ages, but incapacitation due to illness or boredom seems beyond their purview.
When his ship is badly damaged by space debris that shouldn't be where it is, his mayday call to the nearest planet is answered by a rather hostile woman whose voice is so familiar to him. When a video link is finally established, the woman looks exactly like his dream lover and leaves him speechless and doing a very good impression of a fish. When she finally sees him in the flesh, her reaction is much the same. They both think their minds are playing tricks on them and are off to a very rocky start...
8314 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I Loved this trilogy. I enjoyed how the couple interacted with each other. It's always enjoyable to read characters that you can smile or laugh at the interactions between them.
As for the main characters of this drama, Galsworthy handles their passions and involvements delicately and with dignity. No soap opera dramatics -- just a married woman in love with her best pal's fiance, and who is raped by her angry husband. And then a realist's version of "Romeo and Juliet," if Romeo and Juliet's parents were exes and no suicides came into it.
4020 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No better book out there, than the Lord's Holy Word, it is man's instruction manual. May all of us who know Him, obey Him, and those who don't get saved and know Him through Jesus Christ, His son!
6759 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mortal Ghost is a soul-searching story of mystery, drama, love and adventure that will keep you turning page after page after page until the end comes looming up at you and you realize there needs to be more. Perhaps there will be, but for now, the author leaves us with a satisfying ending that weaves its way into our minds and hearts and lets us know this author knows how to tell a story.
2314 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I could not even finish this. It dithered between smarmy and unrealistic humans and annoyingly nameless and interchangeable non-humans. The nons were completely indistinguishable and kept either dying or getting promotions to fiull the vacated spaces. The underlying idea was interesting but very badly realized.
7223 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 of course we were told how short part 1 was.... and it was hot and sensual.... Im gonna read and happily pay for part 2
6620 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A summer camp for teens is shut off from the rest of civilization. They are a diverse group - ethnicity as well as religion. Realizing that no help will be coming, they eventually look to Mike for clearance - "Chief" Mike.
1. Save $1000 for emergencies
8791 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ...Sedgwick Crisparkle! The gay couple was hot! The story poignant and well-written! The characters excellent! The setting well-described bungalow in L.A.
185 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ky is a rich young girl who is bounced out of the academy for a far-fetched mistake, and then sent home to work for her parents who own a shipping business. Given a seemingly easy task of delivery a ship to the wreckers, Ky decides instead to save the ship and try to repair/purchase it with the funds she makes trading on the way. During this time she picks up a few marooned spacers who cause trouble and which results in some all new problems and opportunities.
8851 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was my first very Georgette Heyer. After years of promising myself and countless others that I would do it, I finally managed it! And I can tell that I'm about to dive headlong into a full-fledged binge. I chose to start with The Convenient Marriage. I had no idea it would turn out to contain, without question, one of my favorite proposal scenes ever. The kind of proposal scene that makes you feel like nothing could ever go wrong after it. It takes place very early on, and it made me laugh and sigh repeatedly with delight. I know I will be yanking out my copy to reread that scene for years to come.
7505 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was unlike anything I've read before it was hot! Great sex, emotional connections between the main characters and an original storyline something I've never seen before. A truly enjoyable book.
1697 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book but I found it too wordy in some instances. It's a good story line, it just could have been shortened.
Jayne Rylon's NICE AND NAUGHTY captured my attention from the moment I opened this book. It's so easy to imagine yourself in Alexa's place as her need to protect herself wars with her desire to throw caution to the wind. Jay and Justin are simply irresistible. They're very different and yet similar in so many ways that I envy Alexa - she gets the best of both worlds - NICE AND NAUGHTY - in her
look forward to reading another one.
1. Anya Bast's Witch Fire (Elemental Witches, Book 1)
7241 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I will be right up front and state that I couldn't finish this book.
Number of illustrations visible on my Kindle: 0
1176 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Books were all easy to read. A little sexy, good stories of a family of men and their lives. I bought several of her books.
9971 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the first novel I've read by this author, but it won't be the last! Ms. Gordon did an amazing job in writing this book. It was rich with details and character development! I am dying to read Paul and David's story! Please, Ms. Gordon, write their book next! After reading this book, I would gladly buy anything this author writes!
As we last left our heroes, Will had been kidnapped by the Skandians (Vikings) and Halt had been forced to watch his protg's abduction helplessly. Well, things are changing. Halt is a Ranger, a man of action and one who views the word IMPOSSIBLE with disdain. Since Halt is forsworn to stay to protect the King of Araluen (England), he has to sit and chafe while wondering about Will.
7793 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When I first started reading CLASSMATE MURDERS, which was a free download, I was not at all sure I was going to stick with it, simply because the idea of an unemployed 60 year old living with his parents did not exactly resonate with me.
9726 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really really liked this story up to a certain point. I think Mr. Lanyon's writing matures in every new story he publishes and I really love to watch how he moves away more and more from some m/m romance clishes, how more and more of his characters have ordinary looks, how his characters starting to have some real flaws of character. And I thought this story had all of that. I loved the setting, I loved how he touched on social issues, on horrible conditions of the mines and what it can cause desperate people to do. Really enjoyed it. And yes, I did like the hosts thing even if I am not a big fan of ghosts stories. So you will ask me what about romance? And I have to say that while I wrote earlier that I feel that Mr. Lanyon moves away from some clishes, unfortunately I feel that he overdid it with Julian.
5876 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Most people will see the title, which is in Spanish and unless they read Spanish will go on to another book. However, the product description and the blurb are in English and state that the book is in English.
I loved this book and I will keep it to read again. I'm looking foward to reading more of Katie Allen's books.
7583 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Here is the concept of this short story - in Talk Me Down ; Molly is a very successful writer of erotic fiction and this is the book that she was writing through out that novel.
It's a quick read, but so worth it!
7640 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Elle St. James releases the first installment of a new series, BADLANDS. Her heroes are two men who have been the best of friends their entire lives. Both men are looking to share one woman for the rest of their lives. That woman turns out to be Clarissa Barnes, a MAIL ORDER BRIDE FOR TWO.
6960 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Outstanding read. Craig Johnson puts the scenery of the Wyoming country right in front of me.
2683 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 loved the book and it was sent in a very timely manner and well pagaged. Very pleased. Thanks.
Further, despite the title, Oscars story feels almost like it could be a footnote in the story the parts with his mothers transformation (though more predictable) are compelling, and the grandparents and their history is one of the strongest sections. By the time we loop back around to our protagonist, hes somehow less interesting, a bit anticlimactic. Were told that this is a cursed family, that fu&u (curse) is at work here, and weve seen the dramatic effects this has had through prior generations so that Oscars eventual downfall feels like the weakest of the set
9791 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found this book thought provoking and insightful. What happens when climate change collides with man's poor stewardship of coastal areas? The story line is definitely believable and the characters very likable. I didn't want the story to end. Another hit for Donna!
Stella is traveling by wagon train, from Virginia to California, with her sister. At one of the stops, she ambles off to bathe in a stream that isn't too far the from camp. Standing Bear happens upon Stella as she lounges naked by the stream. Of course he decides to keep her, and the chase is on. Next thing you know he's got her tied to a tree and has his way with her.
Should note that Colonial Radio also has a series, Powder River, set in the area (fictional town whose name is same as the real town but at a time the town didn't exist) and I listen to it on SiriusXM when it runs on Fridays and have bought the first five seasons through audible/amazon.
In the midst of all this, Wisehart's little band of characters keeps the reader's sympathy as much as Frodo or Harry Potter. Ockham is the excommunicated logician who can attain salvation through faith. Boccaccio is the worldly poet who gives up everything to follow his friends. Nadja is prone to epileptic seizures that bring on heavenly visions -- or are they demonic temptations, or just delusions? And Marco finds qualities of heroism he had no idea he possessed.
This was a fun prequel and I intend to read the rest of the series.
2258 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'll make this quick. If you haven't read this book, you've been missing out on one of the best personal development philosophies ever. I've been reading this book over 10 years and I learn something new everytime. This book will be one of the best investments that you can make in yourself. Wishing you the best in everything, Rob
The H and the h are a bit too shallow. Lying in a recovery bed with barely anything to eat and really just after being forced back from the Pearly Gates only to find himself in the hands of his enemy, Scot or not, I really thought "sexy times" would be the last thing on Malcolm's mind. We're talking literally in the first few chapters. The h is beautiful, but she just betrayed him (he thinks). But, lo and behold, really the minute he wakes from feverish stupor he is ready to bed the h. While in the sick room, they had a conversation that went sort of like this, "Now that I'm so conveniently unattached and half naked, lets get it on, baby."
2014 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this series is amazing there is no doubt about it!!! I love it, its very addictive and the story flows so nicely from one book to the next
7280 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Bought the book by mistake. Did not like the era it was written in
It pumps news stories to the Kindle every 3-4 hours, and the stories appear to be comprehensive, well-written, each about 1000 words long, and there are approximately 8-12 headlines active at a time. So, it is not the NY Times newspaper itself regarding content amount, but getting thousands of words of up to date info effortlessly every few hours, 24/7, is well worth the $1.99 monthly. The stories are more timely than even the NY Times subscription newspaper.
This is short read, and a very cheap listing, on amazon.com for $2.80 here. I love a good book deal! RECOMMENDATIONS: Adults only, a lot of happy coupling. PNR fans, shifter fans should enjoy. This is a bit heavy on the PNR side, with some sexy shifterness.
Kallysten does it again! Fabulous steamy short stories that leave you wanting so much more.
1100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Robert Vaughan is a good story teller. This is not the first book I have read of Mr. Vaughn and It won't be the last. To comment on the story would be unfair to the reader. Read it yourself you won't disappointed.
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9032 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I didn't know he wrote Benjamin buttons. Writes way over my head, luckely my kindle has a word look up and used it 30 or more times. Sorry he died so young!!
The baptism by fire of the unit was in fierce fighting in Italy. Upper echelons still did not truly believe in capabilities of the unit, but the Germans did once they faced them in battle. The book then describes what happened to surviving members of the 1st SSF including the founder, Colonel Robert Frederick. Illustrated with maps and genuine photographs, "A Perfect Hell: The True Story of the Black Devils, the Forefathers of the Special Forces" is a must read for anyone who enjoys WW-II history or military history in general.
6582 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this is one of my favorite books. The idea of a group of kids surviving a world wide disaster, figuring out food, shelter, protection, and government. The kids not only survive but thrive and even show the adults later in the book a thing or two proving that children should not be underestimated and should be looked at for their intelligence and survival instincts.
1942 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It is difficult to give a complete review of this book without having had the opportunity to read the first three books in the series; however,I thoroughly enjoyed book four. I would recommend it to a wide variety of readers.
The characters are well-developed and the plot intriguing. I liked moving back and forth between locales, including the ultra-urban San Francisco and the rural ranch. I could easily picture both - and seeing the hero in both helped define his character in interesting ways. Without giving anything away, I have to say that I alternated between loving and hating David - which shows you how well the main character was developed.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review through their Blogging for Books program. I was not required to give a positive review.
1468 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This books relates much about the lives of bees which was very interesting. But the way it compares our experiences in life and how we react, to the lives and personalities of bees is simply fascinating.
3065 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would recommend getting the longer version called Gateway to Nifleheim by Glen G. Thater. It explains a lot more and the book flows smoother. When the action begins, it's non-stop sword fighting action with magical usage against evil creatures. Closing the gateway isn't an easy task! You'll want to get the continuation in book two of this exciting series.
The novel effortlessly paints these characters for us, giving us a realistic and authentic portrait of middle-aged despair and self-awareness. Winton's descriptive prose is littered with beautiful expressions of pure emotion and his languid delivery is a joy to read.
I will recommend this book which must have taken an enormous amount of courage to write.
1888 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 John Flanagan has written a thrilling adventure that includes captives and those searching for them together. He also includes a description of drug addiction and the results of it in the narrative. Well done John.
3201 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you loved "The Help" and "Saving Cee Cee Honeycut" you will love this book. Set in the 1964 civil rights era South, this is a wonderful book about the strength of women
Scandalous! Her family decides that a change of scenery and away from the media lights of her home planet of Slotter's Key. The Glennys Jones is one of the oldest ships in the Vatta trading fleet and due for scrap. Send Ky to captain the falling-apart ship for one last mission, with the end point of the mission having the ship being scrapped on a distant planet, and have her charter transportation back home for her and her crew. In the meantime, the scandal will have been forgotten
486 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of my favorite Allison Brennan books so far. "Sudden Death" is suspenseful, exciting and keeps you turning those pages until the end - which always seems to come too soon in Ms. Brennan's books.
1436 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Absolutely AWESOME book! Loved...Loved...Loved this book!
7/20/17
4039 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I only read the JD Robb story and it was great. A quick exciting read.
4231 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was on the audible for dogs list so I tried it. My dog has a wind phobia so I played it for her last night during the high winds. She calmed down a lot; even came and listened to it in between pacing. A great improvement! I'm going to leave it playing for her next time I have to go somewhere. I enjoyed it too - the voices are adorable. It would be great for kids also
6789 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book very much. I had watched recently the DVD starring Damian Lewis and I could visualize the characters. Both the book and DVD are excellent. I have recommended it to friends.
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I like Amanda Ronconis narration. She has a good voice for YA fiction and she kept me interested in the story. The narration is neither silly nor over-the-top mature and as such I think she depicts Kaylees voice very well.
439 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I read Blind Alley I thought it was the first in the Jane Macquire series that will take over instead of the Eve Duncan series. I was anxious to read Jane and Trevor's ongoing relationship, but my thoughts were 'get it on already'. The sex seemed forced and I did not feel the attraction like in the previous book. I love Iris Johansen, but I agree with other readers, her style is once again changing. She went through the transition with Ugly Duckling which proved to be well worth it, but the last couple of books are suddenly steering away from the romantic suspense genre and leaning toward straight fiction. She still has a talent for creating some of the best twists and turns and surprise endings, but I really wish she would create another book like The Killing Game. That is the one that made us all fall in love with Eve and Joe.
8173 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I was seriously disappointed with this collection. Galaxy Primes and Spacehounds of IPC were poor examples of EE Smith's writing. I remember most of the other examples with great fondness.
9074 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good read.. some proof reading issues.. the physic was called Cleo at the beginning then called Madam Natasha throughout the rest of the book. Sommer did get on my nerves a lil with the whole independence thing.. she came off very immature .. I wld love to read Tasha story and see what her secret is! Overall good read and wld read the next book.. the sex scenes are smoking hot and Caleb is pure alpha
I read this book in one sitting. I found it fascinating that I couldn't stop reading. For the short time I was reading this book, I felt like I was part of Jennifer's family. Part of this was due to the family pictures included throughout this memoir. Jennifer's father was a nice guy. I am not usually a fan of memoirs but I was a fan of this one. So glad that Ms. Mascia decided to go ahead and share about her family and childhood unlike the title of this book...Never Tell Our Business to Strangers.
It is so nice to have someth like this in the "weight loss journey" and then, once we reach goal to help us stay there.
2068 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After reading - and not greatly liking - Enright's 'The Forgotten Waltz', I found 'The Gathering' to be in a different category altogether and is a beautifully written novel about how events in your childhood can screw you up forever.
1669 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What I liked:
Cornelia is a fifteen year old dreamer who has decided on a certain youth as her future husband. When this youth is slain by Brutus and then Brutus takes her in marriage by force of arms, Cornelia screams her hatred and starts to plot against the Trojans. When that plot and other efforts to oppose Brutus fail disastrously, Cornelia blames herself for the lost lives and her spirit is broken.
Amy, is veterinarian in the book. She is typically caring.. but has a wide streak of
Through Alice, the reader sees glimpses of Ray's childhood. However, because of Alice, the reader really cannot feel sympathy for him.
5323 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy discussions about my finances about as much as I enjoy talking about my weight. I certainly need to work on both, but I'd prefer to avoid the topics if at all possible, thank you very much. Can I get an "amen"?
9500 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Definitely a page turner. Good character development and establishment of conflict. Some plot issues are beyond reasonable and knowledgeable readers will find several spelling errors and factual goofs. All-in-all, though, a good dose of escapism.
I wish I could give this book more than 5-stars. From the very first sentence, it had me hooked. What a way to start a book! The characters were great. Will was sweet and considerate without being wimpy (he was quite the opposite in fact) and Lissy is sweet and headstrong and in control of her sexuality. Loved them both. Loved the book. Highly, , highly recommend.
In this forty page novelette, the Darcys meet Mr. Jonson, Mr. Collin's successor and Lady Catherine's new parson. Even though the attractive and charming Mr. Jonson makes every effort to be agreeable to the Darcys, they cannot help but feel uneasy and apprehensive about his presence at Rosings Park. Especially when they catch Lady Catherine frequently gazing upon Mr. Jonson with considerable pleasure! But who is the duplicitous and grasping Mr. Jonson really trying to seduce, Lady Catherine or her daughter, Anne de Bourgh?
Claiming Their Mate was a great book! I loved how Luke and Gabe could sense Jules' thoughts and feelings and did their best to make her comfortable in her new home. Jules' temperament often seemed off to me--I wanted her to care for the brothers as much as I could tell they cared for her. But, despite that, I enjoyed the foray in the White Sands Pride of lions. Claiming Their Mate was sensual and highly charged. It was a well written ménage that was almost innocent in its sensuality because of the lack of a certain sexual position shown in most ménage stories. The ending was sublime, although it seemed a bit cut off because I would have loved to have seen Luke, Jules, and Gabe at home in their own bed loving each other. However, that wasn't enough to keep me from reading another book by Paige McKellan. She is on my radar now, and I can't wait to read more of her work!
I get a blog entry (delivered directly to my Kindle) just about every day and sometimes a few entries each day (not sure if he guarantees updates on the weekends, but there are weekend entries anyway!) Every day there are 5 or more books listed from various categories/genres. He includes the overall Amazon rating from reviews and the description from Amazon and links to "purchase" the free book. Always make sure the book is still free. They're free when he writes about them, but if you don't check the blog until the next day, the free offering may be gone. That's controlled by Amazon/publisher/author, not the blog.
2954 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved curling up with this over the Holidays. Belle and Rafe are so cute together. They are a believable couple with all the family "drama" wrapped up in the story. It had great character development. I think many women her age will see themselves in Belle. We all worked too much out of college and found it difficult to put family "first" when we were starting out in our careers. Where was Rafe when I needed him?!?!? I also enjoyed an insight into the Portugese culture, especially around the holidays. I wish more authors would incorporate different cultures into their books. Love comes in many colors and cultures.
One more thing I have to mention, although this deals with real life struggles (and celebrations), this book is so funny!! I found myself laughing several times! Hands down, the best series I have read in a long time!
The ambitious Callan Fox has set up his own kiss. Perida is his enforcer.
A great clue for where to look for the gold in the future turns up....
The sentences are stark and simplistic, befitting the viewpoint of an uneducated teenager. The author does a terrific job of staying in character. The descriptions are left mostly to the imagination of the reader, as Alice simply sees her world as drab and colorless.
I chose this rating because I thought the book was good.
That is the ONLY reason I'm still reading them. The writing is just atrocious. Then is frequently used for Than. Most compound words are separated: he said so any way, she decided to cook some thing, they rose above ground, etc. It drives me insane. There's also a lot of redundancy; the author doesn't seem to have a very large vocabulary (or a thesaurus!!): he remains standing among the remaining guards still, etc. As you see, repeating the word AND re-stating the concept. If he remains there, obviously he's there still, so why add it to the end and make it awkward? Also, many sentences just don't make sense. Either they seem to be missing words, they seem to have extra words, or they seem unfinished.
9. Lara Adrian's Kiss of Midnight (The Midnight Breed, Book 1) - also darker, more violent, but incredibly intense. Vampires protect the world from their evil brethren.
The characters are a mix of historical figures (William Ockham, Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio) and fictional (Nadja and Marco). The setting is stunningly vivid. The action is intense and the dialogue is natural. Wisehart is unafraid of Latin (and I was glad I studied it in high school so many years ago) and fifty-cent words. I had to look up a couple of those words, in fact. Good. I'm frankly tired of books written to the skill level of a third-grader. This book is written for grown-ups.
5305 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Initially I was given this on CD by a friend who has recently become a "disciple of Dave". I listened to it twice over and even hit the repeat button quite a lot. When I got home I ordered his book and have read and re-read this so that it has come to live on my nightstand.
6656 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very helpful Bible dictionary. It contains a lot of usefull imformation and background. I use it as my main dictionary on Kindle so I can switch from the Bible to the dictionary without having to close either one.
6725 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This short story by Showalter combines three different elements I have seen in other stories: Atlantis, the Amazons, and vampires. It is also apparently a follow up to at least one other novel by Showalter, though I didn't feel like I was missing much in the backstory by starting here. I feel like this story might have been better as perhaps a longer novella though - for those just starting out in the world, it is a rather brief number of pages to get acquainted with the world and its characters. I liked the story overall, and will be checking out other books by Showalter.
Janine Bartolino is a Socialite with a secret fantasy that she knows that she will never be able to fullfill. She runs her family business and is always in the spot light. Until she meets up with Del. Del is part owner of Sneak Peek and he is the kind of man that never really thought that he would settle down with one person. He loves all women any shape or size. Until he meets Janine and he can tell that there is just something very special about her and he can tell by the reaction that she has reagarding the club and she has some fantasies that he would like to fulfill. Del find himself wanting more from Janine that just a good time. Janine is afraid to fall for Del and ruin her families image, but she cant seem to say no him or her needs.
Rafe Bettencourt has been in love with Belle since she graduated from law school. Finding himself in love with his best friend's baby sister is tough enough but Rafe has to compete with the lists and goals that Belle obsessively makes for herself. He needs to convince her that life with him would be way better than any list she could ever make.
but you will find actual pictures. There is a story to be had from every port
3848 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is so hot that you do not want it to end. What a great and unbelievable story. Yes, unbelievable because who does not want to read books that transport you to another time and place and hot wonderful love. This book is for dreamers, but it is an original. It deserves five stars and I would not ever think of giving it less than that. I LOVED IT.
Jambrea
To start off, a stint in Justin's POV informs us that he watched Dani for years from afar, keeping his hands off her for years because she was too young. This watching included her trysts with Rowe in the line-shack. I gather Devlin intended this to show Justin's attraction to Dani and how it differed from his fleeting attractions to other women, but it came off as predatory and stalkeriffic. That's a steep hill to climb to regain my respect to be a believable hero, and the novella isn't anywhere near long enough for that.
6751 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 All in all it was a good read but very predictable. By the time I got to the third book I was ready for a new plot.
6520 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written mystery with great background character building. I am ready for another mystery for Henry to solve. I recommend this series.
Also, it was great to see another girl like Briony, actually adopted out, but her family treated her differently, in a good way.
8161 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't believe I haven't reviewed this book already--it's one of my all time favorite male/male romances! I've read it multiple times, and the sweet, complex, layered connection between the two heroes catches at my heart every single time. It's full of passion and emotion, and two of the most memorable characters I've ever read. I can't recommend it highly enough. If you love stories about two guys falling deeply in love, struggling through obstacles and working through their issues to be together, and occasionally sharing spine-tingling passionate moments together--this is the book for you!
Gordon Gerick, author of Bungling Angel
The main theme though is Jacobs sin of omission . Vic wants to look up a friend who was with him at Camp Hell, just to see what he is up to. The man does not exist; nor does the internet show anything about Camp Hell. The Vic looks himself up. Guess what????? Nada. Questioning Jacob, he is troubled by what is not being said by his lover, and then his friends, and his new partner.
I am a HUGE fan of the Halle Pumas series but I have to say that Only in My Dreams is my least favorite in the series thus far. I felt bad for both characters for most of the story, and that was not the feeling I wanted with a romance story. But this might not bother others and things do work out in the end. That being said I was glad that Gabe was able to take us in another direction of the shifter world by becoming a Hunter. Only in My Dreams is a well written story that many will love.
You have been precious to Him since before the world was created. He loved you when Adam was still a lump of clay. He longed for your reciprocating affection eons prior to his first wail as an infant in Bethlehem. You were His favored child even as He carried His own cross up that hill to Calvary.
3773 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Even after being published for a few years, the Ranger's Apprentice series is still getting good reviews. At the time of my review I see 67 5-Star or 4-Star reviews. Nothing below that. I can believe it. I just finished reading the 4th book in this series and I was very impressed. Somehow John writes a story for young adults but does not sugar-coat it, and makes it very readable for adults like me (over 50+ yrs). The characters are well developed and the author makes sure each character has his or her fair share of "prime time". By not sugar-coating the story, I mean this story features many fighting scenes, and a well detailed battle. People fight and die on both sides of the battle. Remember the A-Team TV show? Bullets zipping all over the place, explosions, and cars crashing and flipping over and yet, no one ever died! Not even hurt too bad. Talk about watered down violence! John manages to walk a fine line here, he does not write the battle scenes too easy or too gory. I am very much a Die Hard type of reader/movie viewer, but I am very much in the storyline and characters of the Ranger's Apprentice. I would love to see a movie version of this series.
5657 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fun and different, keeps you IN the story!
9713 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Short and sweet from the great Josh
A general store burglary brings Nate and Sheriff Joe Nash together. Soon after they meet Joe realizes that Nate is his mate. Joe has every intention of wooing Nate and then mating him. But, Nate knows it's only a matter of time if he stays in one place too long the Teacher will find him. Can Nate trust Joe to protect him and can Joe trust Nate to stay forever? It does all come down to a simple matter of trust.
Good read. I'd recommend it.
When pride gets moved out of the way a person can really learn to be free.
4586 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Nina Blackman is having a lousy first day at work as a dental
Though listed as the work of Marx and Engels, Marx was the primary creator of the work. He also did the bulk of the writing. It isn't sufficiently commented on what a beautiful writer Marx could be when he tried. Too often he adopts the try academic style begun with Christian Wolff and continued by Kant, Fichte, and Hegel. But a host of exquisite phrases such as "All that is solid melts into air" shows that Marx could turn a phrase when conviction didn't prevent him.
Marika/Harlie
6328 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 These are charming, romantic stories appropriate for teenage girls or women. They are geared more for females than males. I have read Ms. Montgomery's Anne series several times, and highly recommend both the series and short stories.
7812 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Best friends Mav and Duke push the boundaries of "doing gay stuff". First, while playing "gay chicken", and later as a way to pay the rent. As roommates and as friends, they are already close. But how close are they willing to get, when confused feelings get involved? Is this the end of their friendship or the beginning of something new? A good short story, which is almost cliché, but somehow avoids being so.
2043 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really like the Ranger's Apprentice series, it is a good and interesting read. The only problem is the book is over too fast- the pages just seem to fly by.
4527 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story was utterly disturbing; so powerful and so horrible at the same time. A moving story about a kidnapped girl who has been living with her captor for five years. It's painful to picture this, to acknowledge how unfair life is for some people. It was really hard for me to get through the pages, so helpless to do anything, just keep reading. Scott's incredible writing steals you away into this girls life, to her terror, it lets you in in her fear.
9827 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Hell is depicted as the one place no one would want to reside. It is surprising the different ways the sinners are punished for an eternity. No one needs to make this trip inside the "Devil's Lair". Scary!
I did however love the story with Stephen and his children and all three kids really added to the story. I also liked Helen and really enjoyed Father Mike's character. The serial killer details were well written (and although I knew what the twist was going to be by the 50% point) I still really enjoyed it.
1085 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Third in the 'Sons of Daniel Shaye' series. Recommend reading in order but all are very good. I just hope Randisi is writing another about this family.
8105 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Charli's perfectly comfortable with the simple fact that she's the only female in her small group of friends. She's a tomboy who loves Couch Potato Thursdays and watching sports with them. The simple fact that they've always acted as the token big brothers with any potential date has warmed her heart. Could there possibly be more to their protectiveness than she realizes?
~Lindy
9590 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic information! Came at a time when I needed to reevaluate many things in my life. This book was a lifeline in helping me discover and make changes.
Note: The Heat of the Knight was previously published and has been revised from its original release.
John Darryl Winston
So she dives headfirst into direct sales, and soon finds herself in way over her head. As if her life isn't chaotic enough, Allie's taciturn mother-in-law shows up on her doorstep and seems determined to make Allie's house her own; Eric is spending too much time with his attractive co-worker outside of work; and the shiny new credit card Allie obtained "just for business purposes" is showing an unbelievable balance. She's in trouble, with no idea how to get herself out of it.
Sierra Dafoe has definitely won over many readers with her warmhearted, tender storylines. Cassie, Kyle and Alan's unique relationship fascinated me because the men waited so long for Cassie to return to them. Their love for her is obvious in everything they do. One of my favorite things about this story is the differences between the men and how that plays into how she responds to each of them. THE BOYS BACK HOME is a quick read that certainly doesn't lack for emotional impact or sexual tension.
8001 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a cute action packed short story. A story of true mates and a Legend. Lorelei and Sevan have there share of obstacle. For one he's human in a land of Shamenian and more. He not only finds his mate but has to deal with Stegian a half vampire half sorcerer who wants her. This story has quick action and hot and heavy sex. I love her writing and encourage you to read.
Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
So can't wait for Barbara's next book!!!
3347 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Every single one of Julie Garwoods books so far have been magical and amazing to read. I am unsure how to rate this one because I am worried that the magic for me just wasn't there. I am wondering how to rate. I did enjoy the book, just not as much as the others. I felt the formula was off.
6391 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Lately, I have been devouring Laura Lippman novels; I think her stand-alone books are outstanding examples of psychological suspense. So, I was mighty pleased when I saw I could download one of her short stories for my Kindle...for free. And, now that I've read it, I'm shaking my head and wondering, "Did I miss something?" I actually flipped the page when I got to the end, expecting the story to go on (and no, I did not expect a novel, but maybe a twist or at least some kind of resolution). When it didn't, I felt cheated. The set up was great, the characters artfully drawn, and the story itself had great potential. But from where I sit, it seems Lippman abandoned the potential and just stopped writing, rather than going to the effort of finishing the story in a satisfying way. The sad thing is, her publishers probably released this short as enticement to buy THE BABYSITTER'S CODE. I fear it will have the opposite effect.
For me, all the events in the narrative are very important to allowing Darcy and Elizabeth to understand that one person only is in this immediate relationship. No matter what family or society say or do they must look to each other and in giving themselves to each other they make that very clear. I like how Darcy says it, "I shall never forget, Elizabeth, that you came to me of your own choice, rather than as a duty of our marriage."
I really recommend this prequel to both current fans of the series and people who have never tried it before. I really think that it's worthwhile! It's a good read with an interesting plot and will have you going for the first book before you know it! I know I did.
Jenica is 16 and because of her father's illness, she takes on the responsibility for the family business and her sisters. Jenica's best friend is her pet frog, Gogu (she takes him everywhere). The winter is particularly harsh and Jenica struggles to keep her family fed. But her overbearing, spiteful and power-hungry cousin, Cezar, takes control of the household and threatens not only the family, but their beloved woodland. Life is already difficult enough, but Tatiana (another sister) falls in love with one of the feared Night People.
I'd highly recommend The Calhoun Chronicles to anyone who likes romance and adventure.
7864 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Always scares your socks off no matter how many times you read Lovecraft.
7. This book doesn't answer all the questions to a satisfying conclusion but it certainly will inspire others (and it already has) to take the mantle from Mr. Diamond and get there. Sometimes the greatest books are not the ones that give you all the answers but provides you the inspiration to seek them for yourself.
Now, be warned, this was written in a time when different language was acceptable. Some of what he says is quite offensive, but, I hope readers can get past that to the true quality that is there.
Alice was kidnapped 5 years ago and is living with her captor as he continues to rape and abuse her and call it "love". Now Alice is nothing but a hollow shell, a living dead girl who is broken from the torture she had to endure. Ray is looking for a new little girl and is forcing Alice to help.
WORTH MENTIONING: I was very pleased to be back in the heart of the original group of GhostWalkers.
5679 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this installment of the Ghostwalker series, but I have to agree with other reviewers. There was not as much meat to this story as in previous stories. I waited with baited breath to find out what new info they had on the "evil" Dr. Whitney, and the people who are protecting him, keep hoping we'll find out WHY!, but there wasn't really anything. I also found myself skipping pages to get back to the story.
During the years of Communism, the Soviet workers used to convey a covertly-spoken credo: "We pretend to work and they pretend to pay us". That pretty much sums up how Marx's and Engels' plan played out in actual practice.
9525 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For centuries, a species of aliens has been using the threat of unleashing terrans on a otherwise peaceful alliance to control a galactic economy. The alies watch football think it is a battle and basically think that terran people are a bunch of barbarian warriors. They also have the ability to capture individuals for "probing", problem, is that they found the decendent or re-incarnation of Alexander the Great. They broadcast Alexanders last statements of humans taking over the stars and this has had the aliens basically keeping all of terra isolated. One species is sick of the other controlling the trade routes and decides to kidnap on the abductees problem is that it is someone they are not expecting.
Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Chair/Seated Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga for seniors and the physically challenged).
Those who have read some of the Philip Marlowe novels will find a couple of interesting things. With a little re-working, you'll find a couple of his short stories in the novels as chapters of the larger works.
658 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read through the lower ratings and cannot believe that I read the same books. I loved this series! Lynsay Sands is able to bring adult romance and humor together to make this a keeper in my library! I think the entire series has excellent storylines and plots, and it was able to hold my interest, while at the same time make me laugh. I have read the series multiple times, waiting for 3-4 new installments to reread it from the first book to the latest, and I have never become bored.
7517 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this book but I really loved the second book Healing Touch. For both being doctors their communication problems bothered me some. I did like the chemistry between Kurt and Becca. It would be cool it there really was a Dream Machine but I don't think I would want others to see my dreams. It would be fun to know what my dreams are.
8220 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this book as a hard copy when I bought it off LULU last yaer, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was such a pleasant surprise to find this wonderful story. If this is a self-published work then it's on a par if not better than most of the mass market romance novels out there.
7482 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved all the books in this series. They make me laugh and get teary eyed. I hope there are more to come as some of the characters need their own story.
I predict mark Zuckerberg is this generation's Bill Gates and Facebook is just beginning its growth as it changes the internet from a place where you search to a place where the information you care about comes to you.
First, the setting of the book is nice and it definitely shows you both the classier world and the underground of a city. This is what I expect from a good mystery. You want to see both worlds and Bob Moats does do that.
I won't give away the plot. If you, like me, have read every retelling of P&P, try a "what if" story. It deviates from JA's original story(sorry, JA purists) and I love how Abigail Reynolds has altered events. She has also written a few other great "what if" stories featuring Darcy and Elizabeth.
Shreve really gives you a feel for what living in New England in a
9832 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this was a great story, it appealed to me in every way possible and the writing was fantastic. The characters were wonderfully rounded out, they were human and even relatable. I love Dante's Inferno, it speaks to my Catholicism and this book took Dante's inferno and spun it into a completely different story. My only complaint is that I wish it had been longer. I wish there was more. I was totally entranced by the world, and the characters this author built. This will be one I read more than once.
I was happily surprised!--Thanks Scottie-I will be reading more of your books-ON a personal note * try to make them longer>
I love this book. Of all the new books I've read recently. this is the one which I've most enjoyed, and the one which I can recommend fully with my hand on my heart.
9548 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'd heard that the free book blog written by Michael Gallagher was way better than this one, which I've been getting for the past month. It's not. Stick with this one. I'd been getting the other one for two days (two days!) and already books were repeated and had already been mentioned in this blog.
The remaining five books by the "selected" writers went from bad to worse. I do hope the 2013 book is the last one.
Walt has been sheriff for 25 years, and he's hoping to retire and turn the office reins over to Vic. But then, the body of Cody Pritchard is found near the Northern Cheyenne Reservation; a couple of years earlier, Pritchard and three other high school boys raped a mentally challenged Cheyenne girl and ended up with suspended sentences. At first, the death appears to be accidental; but then, another of the boys turns up dead. Could it be that someone is seeking revenge? And if so, who? After all, the suspended sentence angered quite a few people, including Walt's long-time friend Henry.
3912 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I think I should start off by saying I didn't expect a re-write of LOTR with gay characters. That aside, for what the subject matter is, I thought the characters were rich (though there could have been a bit more... the book left you wanting more from Remi/Jake and their surrounding friends), the plot was better paced than its predecessor (which I also liked). I think the world the author creates could actually evolve into something like the Sookie Stackhouse novels (but with gay characters...hmmm, if the True Blood series is such a success maybe the author could shop it to LOGO or HereTV? Albeit with better acting than their other offerings... but I digress.)
Where do they come from? How does our brain process the idea of an invisible agent who controls and influences our lives? In "Religion Explained" French Anthropologist Pascal Boyer tackles this elusive subject in a interesting, well written way. Using new findings and research from Evolutionary Biology and the Cognitive Science's like; philosophy, psychology, neuroscience and, of course, anthropology, Boyer takes you on a unique tour of the human mind. Starting out with a brief look at world religions we see that many of them share common themes like; ancestor worship; spirits or Gods that know all about us and can hear our prayers; artifacts that act as intermediaries between us and our ancestor/spirt. When we first hear about a religious concept how does our mind interpret this new information and mold it to fit our own personality? Religion is kinda like a "meme" that can spread from person to person and from one generation to the next with some modifications to suit various cultures. Over time all religions evolve and become individualized to whatever part of the world it occurs in. To learn why we even have religious thoughts we first need to understand how our brain works, how it processes and stores new information and how we deal with living in social groups. In reading this book I was introduced to several unfamiliar concepts like Mental Templates: a process where we catalog and categorize new information. For example when we learn of a new animal our mind stores this information under a kind of "template" labeled "animal" and as we learn more about this animal we add these new facts to our template till we have a complete picture of, say, a giraffe. As we meet new people or learn of different social structures like religion our mind keeps this information in a kind of filing cabinet filled with these templates of information. Some other concepts used are; cognitive niche, decoupled thoughts and precautionary rules. Using these concepts, and others, with real life situations the author paints a picture of how our mind works and how we process thoughts about our social system and religion in particular. Utilizing, not only his own work but the research and findings of clinical psychologist, philosophers and biologist Boyer shines a light into our innermost mind to expose the roots of religion. His writing is clear, informative and well organized and I was left with a new viewpoint on our society and its most treasured component. The segment on childhood development was specially enlightening as were his thoughts on human evolution and why we have an innate ability to live in groups and process new ideas. This is by no means an easy read but I found it well worth my time and effort. I also found it to be a good follow up to my reading of Daniel Dennett's "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" with some of the same concepts. No matter where you stand on the religion issue this is an important read and one that may stick with you for some time to come. So if you're up to the challenge you may want to give "Religion Explained" a try. I highly recommend it. As always, keep an open but skeptical mind. I had no technical or formatting problems with this Kindle edition.
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6678 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Such a great book... if you like the wild youll like the wilds call!!! Pick this up today and read it!
I was halfway through the book before I even realized that I was that far into it.
4090 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very very good book, looking forward to the sequels.
3024 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 A cutesy love story, and somewhat predictable. The bedroom scenes were pretty bland. All in all, a little vanilla for my taste...
9186 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very sexy well written story. Loved the characters and plot development. This was the first book I had read by Regina Carlysle and I will be reading more from her in the future.
When the meeting concluded, Alexa couldn't get out of there fast enough after confronting Justin about their steamy encounter. She raced home to cool off, but as she gathered her briefcase from the car, a man grabbed her from behind and jabbed a gun in her back. She tried to struggle and get away, but he had her. Alexa thought it was over until someone came to help in response to her screams for help. The next thing she knew she was in another car with a rugged looking Justin tending to her wounds, and the intense businessman she had just met driving. She demanded to know what was going on, and was flabbergasted to learn she was in the presence of Jason and Justin Winston - twin brothers.
What I would like to see new:
8944 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sexy cowboy, sexy bad boy, secret romance, betrayal, man on man loving, and really hot sexy scenes that push some boundaries thats Unbridled. Not only does it cover just about every possible variation within a mnage between two men (one dominant, one on the submissive side, yet still alpha) and a submissive woman who will only bow in the bedroom (well, during sexy time), but it also touches upon social issues poverty, status, unconventional relationships and the difficulties that such couples (trios, really) have to overcome. Theres story and plenty of sexy, and seriously hot Dominance and submission games.
8530 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was good. Not my typical kind of story, but I did enjoy it. It was a great story and kept my interest. I would recommend this book and will read more by this author again. Nice job :)
Ms. Banks is very talented.
6832 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 PARALLAX is a great book! It is filled with so many great twists & turns. The author paints his picture brilliantly through the readers mind! I cried a lot, I laughed a lot and I was always left wanting more! This is a MUST read!!!
While trying to save his ex-classmates, Jim runs into a woman he hasn't seen in 40 years. She admits she had a crush on him in HS, the sleep together a few hours later, by the next day they're saying "I love you" and the following day they're discussing marriage. SERIOUSLY??
3823 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Our human nature drives us to want to know the "real story" behind great historical personalities. Much like "People" or "Us" magazine, Suetonious gives his readers back curtain access to the lives of the rich and famous. No salacious story nor tantalizing scandal is ignored. While many of his portaits are interesting, most of the biographical sketches are ultimately mere fluff. Enjoyable but disjointed if you do not know your Roman history. Finally, the great British actor Derek Jacobi's audio performance really lifts what is really a three star book.
2611 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought the book was a tad pricey for a paperback, but I had a coupon so I bought it. I was so very pleased with the book and would have gladly spent the full price to have had the opportunity to read this story. Kara Louise is really clever - twisting and tying the original characters, lines from the book (and/or mini-series), and plot lines into her own plots with seamless results. I finished the book yesterday and am feeling a little lost today without the opportunity to open it and find out what happens next. I hope the author considers writing more!
8662 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As always her books are entertaining, sensual, makes you cry and laugh at the same time. Keep up the good work! Must read book.
What a vastly entertaining Georgian Romance! As always, I delight in Heyer's entertaining characters, uproariously funny plots, and clever repartee! I highly recommend!
There is a constant change in balance between Hayden and Josh: Hayden is richer and more clever than Josh, WASP good boy next door against blue collar bad boy; Josh is apparently more "lived" and experienced than Hayden; Hayden is a strongest Alpha than Josh, but Josh is more lively. If one excels in something the other outdoes him in something else, and then there is the common ground, both 22 years old and both Alpha heir of their packs.
At least it had 2 books I had not read before: Galaxy Primes and Masters of Space. GOODY!
Karigan is a lovable character. I wanted her to succeed. And since I know this book is just one in a series of at least 4 books, I know, in the back of my mind, that she will succeed.
Yeah. So I listened to the Audible version. The narrator was Meredith Mitchell. I will not got out of my way to listen to Meredith Mitchell again. I don't know if it was the character or the voice characteristics of the narrator, but it was not a pleasant listen. Ms. Mitchell's voice seemed harsh and may have made Nina even less likeable.
2295 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Be aware that most of the stories in this book are related to ongoing series by the contributing authors. Not our choice, but what we were asked to write by the publisher and in the exact length we were asked to write them. Mine (Immortality, Maggie Shayne) is the fourth story in my Immortal Witch series. Puabi was one of the meanest villains I'd ever created and my editor challenged me to redeem her and make her a heroine in this short novella. I really loved the result. The other books in this series are ETERNITY, INFINITY, and DESTINY. Those are all full length. I've just regained the rights to the first two and they'll be released in ebook format in January 2013. Berkley still has the rights to Destiny and it's available in e in a two in one that includes this novella, Immortality, under the title Immortal Desire. For those who enjoyed Immortality but found themselves a little confused, I do apologize. It's the final story of a series, and releasing it all alone with no mention of the other books wasn't my call. Eternity, book 1 of this series, is IMHO, the best novel of my 50+ book career. I'll edit this review with product links as soon as we get the other stories uploaded in E-book format. ~Maggie Shayne
I truly enjoyed this book. Halt's raw humor and Horace's jokes kept me laughing, while Will being drugged by Warm-Weed kept me feeling dread for the beloved character. If you enjoyed the first two books of John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series, The Ruins of Gorland and The Burning Bridge, your guaranteed to like reading The Icebound Land. I'm already looking forward to reading The Battle for Skandia. Can't wait! Keep sending these Australian Treasures over John!
Wilford "Preacher" Winters has been in prison for two years. Coming to terms with his role in the drug scene, the crime was one he takes full responsibility for even though he was set up to take the fall. While in prison he found God and became a changed man, determined to live right despite the hard road he knows he is about to encounter. He is surrounded by people he knows care for him and have a vested interested in seeing him succeed in his relationship with God. He is being released from prison on probation in a program sponsored by Faith Community Church to rehabilitate former prisoners and make them productive members of society.
6. Striking Distance
6468 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great
And, then all the mysticism added in seemed a bit forced and trite.
7147 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Get this, read this, and have a great time reading. I couldn't stop reading it. This story has humor, irresistible main characters, enjoyable background characters and hot sex scenes. Like the earlier books in the series, it's more like a short story but it's just long enough that nothing is left incomplete. I don't think you'll get lost if you don't read the earlier stories in the series first but those stories do provide a better understanding about the heroine Belle and why she is in her current predicament. If you do get the rest of the books, I agree that they should be read in order. I wish the author would write faster as this is one addicting series. This series reminds me a lot of Shelley Laurenston's shifter books which I also love.
women on his mountain. Once they find the older couple, do
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3507 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This collection of stories was shockingly well written! The plots were well thought out, the characters had depth, and the stories were fast paced but not short! A few of the stories could give Anne Rice a run for her money. Not all....but a few!
5928 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Anna is an Omega wolf but has no clue what that is or what means thanks to her douche bag Alpha and his equally douchey cronies. It is because of them that she lives in fear and near starvation. When she finally gets up the nerve to call The Marrok, the Alpha of Alphas, he sends her to meet his son, Charles, at the airport. When Charles tells her that she is his mate she will do whatever she can to protect him but as for those things that mates do, she tells him she doesnt like sex.
3550 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mark Levin, who worked in the justice department of the Regan administration, does a real service for us by reviewing not only a few of the colorful men and women who have served on the court, but also the evolution of judicial review and the way politics has superceded the Constitution in many of the Court's decisions. The fact is that we have a written Constitution and a process for changing the Constitution to prevent the kind of power grab the courts have made in recent decades. Yet, because of the abdication of the legislative branch and, to a lesser extent, the executive, the courts today reign and rule.
Oh I can go on and on. Yes, sex is hot, no book in my view is still horrible.
I love how Kinsey portrays Lark, she is a strong character but falls apart when unsure of herself and Taran. This made her more real to me. And Taran WOW! a patient caring Alpha in cowboy boots :) Yummy.
3878 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought this book was amazing. It had suspense and romance. It was tastefully writen all the while keeping it sexy and making you want more.
6673 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the book but in my opinion it had been done before. However this does NOT make this book horrible. This book is a good read from start to finish and is a nice read you can pick up and put down and not be too lost. Again this does not make this a bad book it just wasn't for me. I enjoyed the characters but it wasn't my taste.
6400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved reading both stories very much. Lots of romance an loving feelings! would recommend " forge of Steele bundle" to anyone that still believes in true love.
6490 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I found Blind Malice to be an enjoyable read on many levels, especially for a debut. Being from NC myself, I enjoyed the setting very much and found it true to place. The visual descriptions and writing style are very, very good. The mystery falls into the cozy mystery style and is well thought out and plotted. The descriptions of flora and fauna are truly outstanding. Made this non-gardener want to go plant something.
2491 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 to this cookbook quite regularly when I want a low cal/ low fat or healthy version of foods I enjoy. Very user friendly and you don't need to purchase a bunch of weird ingredients.
2705 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Textbook. very helpful in class.
4714 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is first experience w/this author. Every book in this bundle held my attention. Ms. Snyder has a unique gift for weaving a colorful story using all of the senses. I had a hard time putting the books down. She incorporates believable actions, thought patterns, emotions and surprising twists. Look forward to reading more by Maria Snyder. Gps
Read, enjoy and see what else this author offers. I'm reading the second trilogy now.
6659 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This short story was a hot little romance! I had never heard of the author before, but due to this being a freebie & I loved it, I bought some of her other books from the Alaskan Heat line. Looking forward to reading them!! :o)
3943 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I gave 5 stars because it was easy to read and I liked the language. I recommend this book to anyone who likes the Secret and Think and Grow Rich
Jerry
In conclusion, I thoroughly recommend this book for everyone that enjoys fantasy, romance and adventure! I will be eagerly awaiting the sequel, Knight of Glory.
As usual JD Robb has written another great installment of the "In Death" series, which I am reading from the beginning for the second time.
I had a disturbing sense of dj vu on picking up the paperback, because the pier on the cover closely recalls another recent Man Booker winner, Graham Swift's LAST ORDERS , which is also about a gathering of family and friends to solemnize a death. And that first sentence seems to invade the territory of John Banville, whose most recent Man Booker winner, THE SEA , is also about recapturing the traumatic events of an Irish childhood. But I needn't have worried; Anne Enright's voice -- Veronica's voice -- is all her own: straightforward, witty, imaginative, yet bracingly honest, dwelling at one moment on skin and sweat, then cleansing it with gentle lyricism.
7295 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I gave this one 4 stars- the sex is just as good, but the outcomes aren't quite as plausible as I would have liked.
I'm going to have to try what Ranson and Gwen did with that champagne glass. I'd drink my fill as well LOL!
6797 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read my fair share of dating books, and frankly, so many of them lack substance. Jeff Mac's Manslations is both funny and informative, giving a guy's perspective without the harsh snark of He's Just Not That Into You.
Now I really feel ashamed. Baxter is such a wonderful writer, who is able to take the oft-used gimmick of quirkiness and use it to his advantage. Usually, his characters engage me me solely for their oddities that bring out their humanity rather than display their eccentricities. But even with the promised violence of this book, I remained unengaged to the end.
All this creates an extremely tense, frustrating and frightening case for Judy. The threats are everywhere from the aggrieved family of victim Angelo Coluzzi and its heavy-weight goon, Jimmy Bello.
4209 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have read a couple of these in the past. the stories flow together so well.. You meet past characters and its like bringing the family back together..Hope fully she will continue the series....some day
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4865 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book very much, I travel a great deal and therefore am very appreciative to good authors and only give five stars to those I believe tell a good story, have a great ending and have me wanting more. I don't always need all the sex or blood and gore, sometimes a romance, a love story or a drama is what I need. I highly recommend this book. And have recommended it to our book club in New York and Aspen,..I also recommend reading....The Boy He Loved - Obsession Into Darkness (Gay Suspense) ,Reflections In The Looking Glass - A Murder Mystery That Will Surprise you (Gay Murder Mystery) ,My Gay Socks (Gay Romance) and From Boys to Men (Gay Classic) , you may also want to read,The Crane & Pelican (Gay Romance) .
Disclosure: Thank you to the publisher of The Total Money Makeover, Thomas Nelson, for providing a copy of this book for review as part of their Book Sneeze program. All opinions expressed are my own.
I found the book to be interesting and different... Looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series...I received to book for an honest review and with being a spoiler I found the book to be 4 stars, thanks
The man at the train station offer to take them to his Inn and help them get jobs so they can earn their train fare since neither of them had their tickets with them.
It was amusing and I really liked the book and I recommend it. However, the book title really has nothing to do with the plot.and I had issues the the reality of some of situations the women got in.
I didn't feel any great fondness for the first book in this series, and feel the same about this one. Just substitute vampire for werewolf and it's pretty much the same book. Nina is obnoxious and annoying. Her constant swearing and way of speaking drove me insane. I found myself wanting to see her quit "feeding" so she would turn into dust and the book would be over. At least it was short.
9544 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I don't know what the other reviewers are talking about...I have used this blog every day for over one month and have 'NO' complaint. Thanks Chris G. Good job....
1797 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mark Levin does a very good job at outlining the huge problem of judicial tyranny, citing evidence for it, and providing sensible (albeit very difficult to implement) solutions.
9423 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Maybe I'm not as sophisticated as the other reviewers, but I really didn't dig this hero. Maybe I'm naive and too romantic, but I really wish I had known that not 6 hours after taking h's virginity, the hero would be bopping his ex (maybe not so ex) wife.
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9924 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There are some books that you sit down and read in one sitting. This one is too big for that but I have spent a whole day reading this book with breaks. Some books you don't finish. Some books you read and put down, read and put down until you gradually finish. This book was a page turner for me.
Although there were a lot of statistics and bar charts throughout the book, For Men Only is not a dry academic book. On the contrary, the Feldhahns make these results so "livable" for all of us clueless men. The bottom line: when we guys try to understand and communication with the women in our lives the same way we understand and communicate with other guys, we're setting ourselves up for a lot of frustration.
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I particulary liked the language the knights used. It really helps create the ancient world and period they are in. There was one odd glitch that jolted me out of the reality that was created, the use of the word "bozo's" to describe two morons. "Bozo" is a 20th century word refering to Bozo the clown of 1950's television and is jarring here. A bit of a nitpick but still..
I highly recommend it as a good story, well to.d. But don't expect it to change your life.
2355 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great read. I loved the character development and found myself attached to many of the characters and really disliking others. Well written story that kept me guessing. I look forward to reading other novels by Mr. Williams.
5053 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This isn't the movie version from 1939, nor any of the "new Oz books" out there, but the original book Baum wrote in the beginning of the 1900's. You can see where the movie comes from, and some of the changes that were made in the screenplay - mostly to allow for the technology of film making in 1939. You can also see where modern authors have taken from the original to expand on what happened in Oz while staying largely true to Baum's original.
Victoria Alexander has a way of making me laugh that no one else does! The antics of this husband and wife are truely hilarious. She really doesn't want a lover - just her husband's attention. He really doesn't want her to take a lover - but he offers to help. They both enlist the help of his twin brother and renowned rake in achieving their true goal.
Suspense: 4.0:
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Highly recommended.
8227 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i like a good erotica story that gets me hot ,tugs at my heart, makes me laugh, has me, cringing at ackward situations and feels complete. this story did all of that. even before i was done i knew i would read it again and again. this was a beautiful story . i liked how it realisticly handled this menage relationship. awesome job
These questions are all so complex, and this novel will push you to the end of exploring these questions. A deeply moving yet very subtle novel. Very light on dialogue, this story consists more of Van Tassel and his obsession filled thoughts, his needs and desires, and how they rule his life. I was a bit stunned on his final admission of freeedom from this obsession and the only way he reaches it.
1062 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm a Sherlock fan, that's for certain sure.
4344 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great book. Are there only the 3 books in this series? I loved this series. I love how you keep the main characters in the book together and monogamous throughout the whole book. I know it is challenging to do because not many authors can pull it off. Please let me know if there are any more books in the series. Congrats on another great book. Gina
1827 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This description is very good - pretty much tells you the entire story. This was quite an unusual one - you don't usually have an opium eater/drug addict as the hero of the story, but it worked here. Both are tortured souls seeking a happier life. This is by no means a cheerful book, but love triumphs at the end.
John Darryl Winston
I would rate this book a 4.75 (of 5), the deduction coming from a few technical issues I have with the author's choice of paragraph breaks and a few instances of lame dialogue. Listening to the story on a cd would answer for the first point quite nicely. The second point is a matter of personal preference, and some people may actually like the whole "what" scene that thoroughly annoyed me. It reminded me of Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First" skit. One time around, its funny, but more than once struck a painful chord within me.
4.5 stars!
"Also known as Herpes, " Karen added accusingly. She obviously didn't mean the good kind.
Whether they go by the name Phillip Marlowe, Johnny Dalmas, Walter Gage, or Pete Anglich, the foregoing is a reasonable typification of Chandler's protagonists. This may lead some to surmise that Chandler's stories are pretty much the same. However, while the noir fictional form and the ideal-typical noir protagonist are Chandler's stock in trade, his novels and stories are enormously varied. Readers of The Simple Art of Murder will learn that murder, whether or not it's really simple, takes many forms, committed by a broad range of people for a wide variety of reasons using methods that, in some creative instances, I'm pretty sure that no one but Chandler ever thought of.
***** Author Kelly McCullough has the most remarkable writing talent I have ever read, in a "myth-fanta-sci-full" sort of way. (Yes, that is a real word. Look in the dictionary and see where I penciled it in.) Not satisfied to write a single genre or to use a sub-genre already made, he has created a new template that others will build stories upon in later years. But know this, McCullough is the original and unparalleled. An outstanding addition to this newbie genre! *****
9809 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Good writing but way too dark for me. I should have read the description better. Dante's Hell is the basis of this book. Couldn't finish it. Left off at the rape scene.
4325 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was an adorable story. I probably read it as a kid (seeing as how I have a copy that's been passed down in my family), but I really don't remember it. I remember seeing the show/movie, but not actually reading it. Now, I can't wait to read it to my (future) kids!
I will definitely look for other books by John Luciew.
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6342 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A good Book. It shows that we all make mistakes and get ourselves into bad situations, but God is always there to help us if we only turn to Him.
1764 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is a great read and I will definitely read other books from this author. Well written and moves well. A little romance and a little fun all in one.
Be sure to balance it with "The Capitalist Manifesto" by Louis O. Kelso
The idea of a New World is presented. Such an idealistic
7121 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Plot/Storyline: 5 Stars
1137 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Tony Casavetti works for the Devlin Group. His job is one of undercover danger and quite often, the only thing he can depend on besides himself is the calm voice at the other end of his link. A voice that only has a name but not a face. That is about to end as he and the rest of the group have been called into meeting in New York City. Tony knows that Charlotte is efficient and calm in all circumstances; he also knows that she can be ruthless and guesses that she is a matronly lady.
3259 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had a hard time putting the book down and get to bed. It kept me in suspense until the end. Recently read another of her books with Decker. It is hard to say which was better.
I enjoyed reading from the alien's view point. I felt his emotions and actions were pretty believable.
I hope the next book I read of hers doesn't have to have so much sadness.
This is an erotica novel that contains some explicit but beautifully-written M/F and M/M encounters. I highly recommend it.
Captain Wulf Caradoc is the eldest son and heir to current Prime leader but he takes pride in the title Captain one he has earned. He did not expect to meet his mate in seasoned Captain Melina Dmitros.
I'm giving only two stars because it was misleading and I am wasting time calling customer service, writing this review, wrapping the items back up, and then dropping them off to be sent. But they were worth the price and do look nice.
This is a very fun little story, where the "dumb blonde" had to deal with mysterious shadows, strange music, and disbelieving cops. This is a wonderful little story, and all blondes should definitely read it. Highly recommended!
Warning lights are flashing everywhere for me, but, as usual for paranormal fiction, the "destined mate" card trumps all, so we are supposed to buy their HEA? Not me! I am sensing nothing but a restraining order, and since he is the sheriff, Sarah might be fleeing to Petal, Georgia and the arms of one of Lauren Dane's Chase brothers. She'd be a lot safer. If I could give this negative stars, I would.
Anthony Trendl
I know a pilot that flies for an international airline. The turnaround time is just that; eat and go to bed. They don't have the same crew from one flight to another. I don't see where that would hurt. It used to be common.
6665 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm trying to base my judgement on the fact that this is a prequel to a full series. Having never read any of the other books, I'd say this was a sufficient introduction. Given how short the story was, I have no complaints on the character development. The writing was crisp, and the dialogue believable. No insta-love here (yay!). Best friends to lovers is a trope I enjoy. The plot could've used some fleshing out, but again, this was not supposed to be a full novel. I just felt there was no real obstacle to overcome, which left me a little meh about the whole thing. I'd probably read the next book in the series because I do like the direction the story-line was headed in when it cut off.
7130 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 While some of the reviewers found some of the stories too gory or vulgar for the most part I found them humorous. True there were a couple of stories that I passed by but by and large I found the compilation to be very entertaining. I especially like the one about Satan's Claws.
8480 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have always loved and used quote books
I miss Drake already.
I read the Kindle version while listening to the Audible version (for some reason I find this more enjoyable than just doing one of them). George Guidall, already one of my favorite narrators, is an excellent narrator for this story. He does an excellent job delivering all of the subtle humor and the wide variety of characters. I would rate his narration at 5-stars.
Scottoline does an admirable job in keeping the emotional questions interesting, while developing an excellent legal thriller. The questions surrounding the case concerning police corruption and the guilt of the defendant continue to pile up as you progress. Keeping you wondering until the end where the truth really lies.
3739 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Series!
Kate is an extremely strong female, Marc is a Vampire and Blake is his Childe. The three make for amazing chemistry and witty banter. From first meeting there is a spark and although Kate is put off by Blake's cocky attitude she's extremely intrigued by Marc and his relationship with Blake. Kate has lived as a soldier for quite some time, she's bonded as a warrior with her fellow teammates, Marc and Blake bring the woman back out in her. They all give one another a different perspective on why their fighting and exactly what their fighting for.
8831 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I followed another reviewer's advice, on a stormy day, and took a chance because this was the first book in a long series and I was up for some "diving in to a new world." But I experienced trepidation, I'll admit. There were six books, and it would, were I to become addicted as I hoped, become a bit of a financial investment over the long haul. I hate leaving something in the middle, especially knowing there is always a cadence to a series, as there is even in a stand alone novel. The cover art lured me but it really did not give much of a "hint" of the world.
All of that being said, this is an excellent read for anyone who has consumer debt or who is undisciplined with finances or who has 20 years or more before retirement. Ramsey lays out clear principles and plans for controlling one's finances rather than letting them control you. And, it doesn't matter whether one has an annual income of $25,000 or $225,000 the principles and the plans apply. In fact, this book may be more important for the one with the $25,000 income.
6142 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Original Review Link: http://asdreamsaremade.com/2014/08/book-tuesday-green-rider/
2902 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I finished this book in 2 days.
8975 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am about 1/2 way thru the book. It is short, but it is very hot!! I enjoyed it though.
Overall, though? The secondary characters were very well written, enjoyable and believable. Quirky without being over the top, too. The love/sex scenes had a lot of spice without a lot of dirt, no one was forced and nothing seemed odd in the actual acts. The book could have been longer and I'd have been fine with that. Very good and worth the time to read. I might read those spicy bits again, since they were pretty fun.
male perspective down pat (it is written from the professor's
It was so good from the beginning, reading this book kinda of prepares you to what's coming in the the sequel, it has mystery and a bit of horror but mostly it's really good written :)
2912 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Based on the abysmal reviews, I almost didn't read this book, but I am so glad I turned a blind eye and read it anyway.
After checking out the security and noticing Evanlyn, Will decides to go take a nap. He is not going to be able to rescue her while he is so tired. And he only has a hunting bow and a small knife as weapons against six armed Temujai warriors.
4249 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Beautiful book of the stories that were my children's favorite, now a gift to grandchildren.
1092 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a very good book, I was glad that I bought it, it keeps you interested all the way thru the book, you have a hard time putting it down, if you enjoy reading Westerns, then I know you will like this book, this Author has another one called Vendetta Trail, I plan on reading this next.
Boss With Benefits is a wicked novella that takes a case of mistaken identity and merges it with copious amounts of humor and sexual tension.
5242 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book I bought it for my sister and she is enjoying it very much.
I'm still going to pick up the next novel, because I feel that the author has something here that *could* be really fun and entertaining, and I'm hoping that this novel just suffered from first-book-syndrome.
Be forewarned, though, the book is focused on the "British Empire" soldier, other countries participation is mentioned in brief passing.
9132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 THIS BOOK WAS GREAT. THE REAL VAMPIRE SERIES IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. IT IS VERY ENTERTAINING AND FUNNY AND ROMANTIC TOO. THE BOOK WAS JUST AS GOOD AT THE ONES BEFORE IT.
2504 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book including the history of how Hungry Girl came to write could easily have been written by myself. Even her recipes are very similar to the concoctions I have come up with in an effort to stay slim in Los Angeles amongst the beautiful people. Hungry girl gave me some new and refreshing ideas to add to my own and I am grateful for that and give this book five stars. I love to eat, and I seem to need that satiated and full feeling in order to be satisfied. I strongly disagree with some of the reviews that say the recipes do not taste good. Perhaps you follow them too literally? I don't know but I have been cooking for years and I just adjust things that don't seem right to me. I just finished a large plate of chili cheese fries and it was absolutely satisfying and healthy too. I was planning to make her macaroni and cheese later. Her recipe calls for a family sized bag of cauliflower in cheese sauce combined with whole wheat penne. My store did not have any of the cheese sauced cauliflower but I love the idea of using the cauliflower to "stretch" the pasta (a trick I often use by whipping a large head cauliflower in my food processor along with a large baked potato....taste great just like mashed potato with less calories, starch and carbs) so I will cut up a fresh cauliflower and will probably make a vegan cheese sauce using nutritional yeast to mix in but will also make use of her cube of light laughing cow cheese to add some more authentic cheesy taste. I just love her ideas, they have really helped me to add variety! I also love how many of her recipes are designed for one, that is so helpful to me. After you look at her book, it's so easy to use the principles of volumizing the meal with vegetables and low calorie choices to make your own recipes. For those who speak of the use of high sodium and/or unhealthy foods I think that Hungry Girl only includes these for occasional use and for the sake of convenience when you are pressed for time, something I can appreciate. Most things are cooked from scratch using healthy items. I don't actually know how many of the recipes I have followed without making any changes at all, but it's the inspirations that have proven most valuable to me. The use of fiber one cereal to "fry" is great. I make chicken fingers like this all the time. I mean sure, it's not the same as a bucket of KFC, but come on people you have to make some sacrifice, and frankly I think she makes the sacrifices a lot easier to swallow. I also like to "fry" eggplant slices in the oven using this method for a delicious eggplant parmesan. I use nutritional yeast for the cheese when I make this. Anyway, I think the folks giving the book a negative review are unable to use the recipes to their advantage and to form their own ideas. A little common sense, cooking skills and imagination make this book a reference to return to time and time again.
1161 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 No jump to verses. Hard to navigate.
3560 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 *** ARC provided by the Author in return for an honest review***
* The gay-chicken escalation from vanilla gay-chicken to extreme gay-chicken. It was really funny and I can't stop grinning like a fool just thinking about it.
Read it, you most likely will enjoy!
1971 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 its okay I guess good reading book
3461 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 exbfbuy
2005 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Got hooked on this series by a friend and had to read them all. This one did not disappoint and was awesome.
I could actually go on. The whole book is littered with both funny zingers and witty gems, and the interplay between the Trekkie Goth girl and Mr. Executive Starched Shirt is fabulous. It elevates what could have just been a slightly flawed but pleasant romance of little note into something that I truly loved. I highly recommend The Ghost Exterminator if you like light, funny romance and don't mind a few ghosts. The book will be in paper print in November, but this full length novel is available now electronically, and the price makes it that much more enjoyable. It's the second in the series, and I haven't read the first, The Ghost Shrink, The Accidental Gigolo & The Poltergeist Accountant: A Tickle My Fantasy story , which appears to be a novella-length story, but I will, as will I read the third, a full length book, The Sexorcist: Karmic Consultants, Book 3 . I'm looking forward to them both. 4.5 Stars.
This one was on the lighter side of paranormal romance. Sure there was some passion and danger, but there was also this light vibe and some humour.
There are other issues involved as well.......her father had worked for Nikos and one learns later that he stole from Nikos, was badly in debt and also owed money to a family friend and Anna's past employer, Victor. To top it off, Anna's mother has also been borrowing money from Victor and the debt is astronomical.
My one complaint is that there are typographical errors of the sort that occur when a print edition is optically scanned to electronic format. The percentage of those errors is very small and, again, for $2.99, I'm willing to overlook those errors. It's generally not too hard to figure out from context what the correct word should be - "the" instead of "he," for example, or "shoe" instead of "shot." That's the sort of random spelling error I've noticed in this publication. Considering that there are thousands of pages of Mark Twain in this volume for all of $2.99, however, I'm inclined not to complain about the occasional typographical error -- they're relative few and pretty far between.
The story is well-written and entertaining. For the first time in a romance story I got irritated by the make-out/sex scenes because they were interrupting the story and I wanted to see what would happen next! Even though it was quite obvious to me who the villain was, I still wanted to know how the person would be discovered and what the consequences would be. I was a little impatient with the characters--especially Ellis--for being unable to guess the person's identity, but I guess Ellis has a blind spot as she likes to believe the best of others.
7046 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 With the new Walt Longmire series starting up for summer television, I wanted to see what the character was about. I'd been hearing about Craig Johnson and Longmire for a few years, and had even picked up books that I hadn't gotten around to reading. I once saw him at a book signing and should have introduced myself, but didn't. Now, after reading The Cold Dish, I think we might have had more to talk about than I'd at first assumed.
398 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 My rating is directed at the content of this book. Included: Marx's life timeline, The Communist Manifesto, The 18th Brumaire, Theses on Feuerbach, and related prefaces. Also included, but not rated with 1 star is the Introduction.
Michael Card presents Peter's relationship to Jesus just beautifully. It's not just about worship. It is about friendship. A real friendship, with expectations, disappointments, joy, sorrow, the whole nine yards.
Overall, this is a book that is very difficult to put down. It exudes an air of romance, suspense, and drama all in one to create a wonderful scientific mystery.
Emma and Max, their best friends conspired to help the couple come together but and jealous, viscous she-kitty-ho almost ruined everything and will she try again?
I' am very relieved that John Flanagan has provided us with a re-boost of electricity since the last installment of his, The Icebound Land, was a bit dull of action. This book could had easily ended the series on a happy note... oh, I wasn't suppose to tell you that. But, anyway, be prepared for a lot of hardcore action (although not graphical, since this series is for young adults/kiddies), a bit of fowl language and on-the-edge-of-your-seat-drama! This novel really ties-up some loose ends and leaves us feeling happily content. So if you haven't picked-up The Battle for Skandia, make sure you do so because this is one series you can't afford to miss!
As we watch Elyn R. Saks struggle with her demons we are invited into a very private world of fears most will never experience. People who are mentally ill will however really relate to the hallucinations and voices and feeling of impending doom.
8707 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 It started so well then fizzled out...
3152 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really did enjoy this book. It is a book you need to read with your heart wide open. The only reason I gave it a 4, instead of 5 stars,is that the ending felt incomplete. I want to know what happened 5 or 10 years down the road. I want to know how everything that happened in this story played into Lilys future. Considering that the author talks about how many people have asked for a sequel, I am thinking that I'm not the only one who feels that way.
7243 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 **spoiler alert**
Of all the books in this series, this is my son's favorite thus far. The preparations for war and the descriptions of the tactics used in battle are really interesting.
I loved the snarky humor, and gentle sass the narrator and characters banter around. Everyone, including Winnie the Pooh himself, call Winnie an idiot. Everyone knows Eeyore is miserable, Piglet is a jittery coward, Owl is full of himself, and Rabbit is bossy and irrational. They are all flawed morons who depend on a kid for intellectual and moral guidance. Heck, Rabbit straight up proposes kidnapping a child and freaking does it. But they are all true friends, and I appreciate stories that don't have much in the ways of morals -- except like each other and try your best, even if it's not very good.
Description of life going on, and how one deals with the pain of losing a loved one was interrupted by a frightening situation on the ferry. Meeting her hero, and how comfortable she felt in his presence was something new, and exciting. Watching how each truly felt, respecting memory of lost loved one and special connection with her daughter was fun. Loved how God used Joe to get them together. Their faith in God in the midst of heartache was rewarded and I know you will be glad you read this book. Choose life! PEACE follows!
My top 10 favorites
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8084 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When I first started reading M/M, I purposely avoided "cowboy romances" because they seemed cliché. However, I am quickly finding they can be quite good and my opinion has changed. I love the Cattle Valley series by Carol Lynne, so when I saw this novella from TA Chase (who I have read and enjoyed before) I went for it.
8286 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's a little different than your regular historical romance. It keeps you guessing, if he's going to do or not.
The story of Horace and Halt is an exciting story arc all on its own. Once again, the author doesnt do all that much with them, he simply lets the two disparate personalities bounce off one another. Horace and Halt are such differing characters, Halts withdrawn, dry wit contrasted with Horaces easygoing, outgoing personality, that seeing them together is very entertaining. The way that they learn from each other is extremely authentic in their interactions and since these characters are so different we see other aspects of their personalities.
Highland Beast is a vastly unique shape-shifter story. I instantly liked Martha and when Silas MacAdam comes into the picture, things really begin to heat up between these two. Silas is a perfect compliment for Martha and truly makes her feel beautiful. I love how Ms. Carlysle combined werewolf and highlander, past and present all into a great story!
Izzy was a terrific main character. She was earthy and so authentic that most women, whether they had been in her situation or not, could easily identify with her. Now, I must admit here that I did not like her at all. While she managed to pull her head out of her a** now and then for the sake of her son, she was not only a very weak women, but spent way too much time in the book crying, fainting and drinking. But, then again, she was still realistic.
The style is beautiful, lyrical, poetic at times. But not in a flowery way. It shows how deeply Alice lives in her inner world. Dead, but still moving through the world. Still forming impressions. Her voice has a dreamlike, trancelike quality to it--perfect for a zombie, a Living Dead Girl. It's gorgeous writing that you don't get to see much in the young adult genre.
7776 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I got this as a free download, and usually score them more generously, but even free, something's are not worth my time... I have to finish the book to give it 3 stars, and I didn't, so it gets 2. 5495 locations.
5685 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As with all of Christine Feehan's novels this one is very hot and very well plotted. She holds me with her stories and characters, but I think she puts to many intimate interludes in the stories. If I didn't have to skip so much to get back to the story line this would be a 5 star review.
+ Julius Caesar
The suspense buildup was sorely lacking. Except in the action sequences, I never felt any fear. It was almost as if the horror portion was just another side plot.
So, really wanted this book and it exceeds my espectations !! Wow !!! thanks so much Lisa !!
This story was beautfully told. If I would of read this book before reading the orginal P&P, I would of been a little upset for I love happy endings. I love the way this book deals with Wickham. This story shows you how and why Lizzy cares more for her Aunt and Uncle Gardner for more than her own family. This book shows both thought processes of our beloved characters, how they came to fall in love on thier way to America.
Ross is handsome, sought after and has never had an inclination toward innocent young women. For some unfathomable reason, Cassandra tempts him like no woman has before. When he seduces her on a night of drunken stupor, he has no choice but to marry the alluring Cassandra.
DELICIOUS details the rekindling of love and marriage of Cal Buchanan and Penny Jackson - an exceptional chef. They obviously had married at a young age, divorced, and are now finding their way back to each other.
3066 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When an old friend shows up unexpectedly all hell breaks loose. Legends hold a trace of truth. Few humans experience this and remain to give testimony.
7645 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Took me a while to get into, but when I did it was great. Highly recommended.
The book is full of incidents that prove that truth is often stranger than fiction, such as the SS guard who believed that Litten would be able to represent him in court while incarcerated. It's also an absorbing account of an unique historical figure.
8991 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Suggestions to the author:
7. Renee Michaels' sexually adventurous, but basic werewolf romance Her Chosen Wolf: The Were Chronicles, Book 1
If you really want to explore the thoughts of a man who was considered the greatest abolitionist, you will need to read more than these two brief articles.
Fifth in the Atlantis series
5207 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the best financial program available. It addresses the problems associated with financial instability and gets to the core and root of the problem. I bought these as a college graduation gift. The best gift is the one that can help someone learn from your mistakes. This book is about learning from other people's mistakes and fixing them forever.
6799 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was skeptical when ordering this book, and while it isn't earth-shattering, the author does spell out the obvious which women sometimes talk themselves into ignoring. It's an easy read and will make you laugh in some instances
1101 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Robert Vaughn is always good
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4130 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this brief novel, because of the clean writing and heartfelt characters. It would be very easy to stumble into banality in taking on a plot like this. Daniel Oran stayed upright the whole way through, and created a small gem. Bravo!
Try it. You will be glad you did
9783 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a short story and if you like or love romance with predictable plots and a sexy hero this is for you. This is like comfort food, not good for you but fun. I give it a four star rating, it is perfectly suited for a fast, speedy, fun read. 4 *! Woo hoo Shiloh, I'll be on the lookout for more books in this series.
8213 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 they were all good and i would buy more from this author and I would do this bundle thing too
Britain creates a nice balance of tension and leisure in Green Rider. Though murder, treachery, and political intrigue abound, there are several sweet times, too. I foresaw many of the plot's "surprises," and the end of the magical battle at the climax of the novel was a bit silly, but that didn't bother me. Mostly I enjoyed riding with Karigan and living in her world for a time. I will be happy to read book two, First Rider's Call.
The fact is the cheap books sell better. So by taking a book and breaking it into parts and selling the parts at a couple of bucks each, you get more money and more sales...
Contents: The Total Money Makeover Challenge; Denial; Debt Myths; Money Myths; Two More Hurdles; Save $1000 Fast; The Debt Snowball; Finish the Emergency Fund; Maximize Retirement Investing; College Funding; Pay Off The Home Mortgage; Build Wealth Like Crazy; Live Like No One Else; More Total Money Makeover Stories; Budgeting Forms
825 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My wife is a follower of this series. I was having problems sleeping one evening and happened to just grab this particular book from her to be read file figuring. Why not? (As if I do not have my own massive to be read mound of books stashed here and there all over the house...Duh to me).
Why, you ask, did I subject myself to listening to the whole book. Simple. I am cheap. I bought it on Audible (after listening to a snippet and reading a couple of reviews) and dang it, I was going to listen to it. But yet there was another more salient reason: as a reminder never to fall prey to the Audible Buy Three for Two Credits "sale." Yep. Cheap gets me every time. But when I see the sale next time, I am just going to say "Blackman" in the same tone with the same expression Jerry Seinfeld says "Newman." Then I will know just to turn away, don't look for that elusive third book.
First of all, yes I know I am a woman. No, I'm not having a gender identity crisis. There are reasons for me reading this. And yes, it is helpful. I learned more about myself and other women. Especially since I'm not necessarily a typical woman in some areas.
5. Provides compelling information on how Europe dominated the New World.
9154 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great story of lust and love. Surrounded by deception. Many shifters, main characters are owl shifters. Nice birds eye view on shifters (pun intended). Almost finished and loving every minute of this book.
1794 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Remember Zell Miller's impassioned speech at the Republican National Convention? Remember how articulately he enumerated the failings of the Democratic Party and its leaders? Remember his appeal to common sense and the power of his oratory? Then recall the analysis of his speech afterward by respected voices from all frequencies on the political spectrum? The conclusion: his speech didn't change a single mind, didn't capture a single vote for the President. The problem was that his appeal was not to the middle, where the difference is made, but to the already committed. Men in Black follows suit. It is designed to make Conservatives more comfortable with their conservatism. It is an articulate presentation of the argument for "originalism," or as it used to be called, "strict constructionism." If the Constitution doesn't say anything about abortion, then issues related to abortion cannot be adjudicated by the Supreme Court. A perusal of the chapter headings reveals its themes: Radicals in Robes...Justices in the Bedroom...Endorsing Racism...Al Qaeda Gets a Lawyer...and my personal favorite, Socialism from the Bench. Mark Levin is absolutely right; his arguments are sound, and the logic is well-developed. Yet, his bombastic style detracts from the presentation and ultimately makes us feel partisan, as opposed to intellectually curious. Levin's book may make the red states a shade redder, but the outreach to the undecided mind remains to be done.
6581 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good book to read
7151 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Apparently have only one more book in this series to read. I predict that I will be properly saddened , when I finish #5, because #4 was as good, as I have come to expect from Ms Bell. I am thrilled to say my expectations have all been met and in some cases, even exceeded. Next I will begin to explore her other stories. Here's to expanding my collection of authors.
The cast of characters is introduced and many of them are notable headliners though none are from modern times (1950s or later). Then the book sorta wanders around like someone lost in a wilderness for a while. Quite a bit of the first half is rather dry reading but once in a while a city gets destroyed or somebody gets knocked off their er burro. There is a pretty good chapter written probably by Ben Franklin about how to manage ones Life and another by an early songwriter named Solomon.
6124 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Usually, I don't have 2-star reviews. To be quite honest, if I feel like a book's a 2-star, I'm not going to bother reading it. I do this voluntarily and I don't get my books free---so why read something I'm not going to like?
2636 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Short and sweet. Kallysten sure likes to keep us guessing when it comes to her books. Just when she pulls you in and you want more more more, the story ends you are ready to grab the next one.
1059 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What is there to say about Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes that hasn't already been said. For those interested in logic and deduction these books are the ultimate.
9322 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 2 Hot 2 Handle is an awesome tale of a trio of people who are not afraid to make some unusual choices. It is exactly the type of book that I enjoy the most. The love scenes are extremely hot and spicy. Abby, Eric and Jett are loveable characters who have a chemistry between them that pulls the reader completely into the sensational story. I enjoyed the book enough to give it the highest rating I possibly could. I am sure other readers will enjoy 2 Hot 2 Handle just as much, or more, as I have. - Susan W.
Major players are often part of a laundry list of names simply dropped into the narrative without introduction. If you are not from Boston, and don't know the cast of characters, you'll find this a confusing book.
Zack Thomas: A Seattle Homicide Detective who is sexy, protective, caring, confident, determined and every romance reader's dream come true:
8494 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This wasn't what I expected at all. I thought it was going to be a reference for all those pithy, wonderful sayings that are part of the language that we hear people say and wonder who said them first, what they mean exactly, and the context for them. No, this book is full of quotations I've never heard anyone say and left me wondering "familiar to whom?" Archaic, irrelevant, meaningless nonsense. I couldn't even read it all, but glanced through every few pages and didn't find anything of interest or value.
3438 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I didn't expect to enjoy Web Mage since I am not 'into' computers - except the basic need to know stuff. My preferred fantasy is Lackey, Butcher, McCaffery plus but I thoroughly enjoyed both Web Mage and this excellent sequel. I completely agree with previous reviewers who have done a great job of describing the contents of the books. I just wanted to add that both are real page turners. Ravirn / Raven is an engaging hero and the computer / hacker stuff while probably authentic enough to satisfy the cognoscenti doesn't overwhelm the ignorant (like me) or the story line. Other characters are perhaps not quite as well rounded - but that may be the down side of first person narrative. I look forward to more stories!
Belora, daughter of Adora, is also working as a healer, and mated to two dragon knights - women being scarce, the men willingly share a partner. Warfare is now waged openly between the kingdoms, the dragons flaming the skiths, which spit back acidic venom, while diamond-tipped crossbow bolts capable of piercing dragon scales are suddenly brought into use by the Skithdrons. Darius, fearing that the evil magic he has witnessed is taking over King Lucan, decides to defect in order to warn Draconia, thereby putting himself into grave peril. Meanwhile Adora is the subject of a well-meaning conspiracy by the dragon Kelzy, who decides that the woman requires two dragon knight mates.
It's nice that this knowledge is being preserved, but readability is off. These have the sort of feel of Grimm's fairytales, but were recorded in a "scholarly" fashion, sucking all of the life out of them. Formatting is way off on my copy, so transitions between stories, or stories and cultural notes, isn't always clear. I also agree that because of when this was written, the cultural bias of the times is very apparent.
As a mystery writer, Ms. Scottoline has successfully drawn on her experiences as an attorney. She further deals with touchy legal ethical issues in this book, something she has lectured on at law schools before.
--The futuristic military is ultra-smart, ultra-mechanized, and ultra-equipped...except when they have to go somewhere in the dark. Then, they fumble and stumble around because in this universe, night vision goggles were never invented.
5710 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a wonderful set of detective stories! As captivating and well written as Arthur Conan Doyle's. The attention to scientific detail was so accurate. I would recommend this compilation to all fans of detective stories - young and older alike!
4957 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 still reading it so far very good
9168 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I just purchased a Kindle Fire and one of the first things I wanted to add was a Bible. I found this one with the Direct Verse Jump and was very excited about that feature, so I bought it. I have just returned it because the DVJ, the reason I bought it, does not work with my Kindle Fire. I looked at all the instructions on the Kindle itself and no instructions are even given for this newest Kindle version. Then I went to a Kindle forum for DVJ problems. No one there had an answer either. So it made no sense to me to keep it. I gave it 2 stars because it doesn't work for me. I may as well have just a Bible version with no extra features if I have to look books up from the table of contents any way. Too bad. I really was excited about using that feature.
8912 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "The Convenient Marriage" is a funny historical romance set in 1770's England. The hero, Rule, reminded me of The Scarlet Pimpernel - he seemed lazy and unconcerned yet he was a lot more aware and athletic than he outwardly appeared. Horatia was charming and very funny at the beginning, but then she behaved rather badly (though not so much so that I stopped liking her). Rule's old enemy and a previous mistress of Rule's did some shocking things to try to break up the marriage. The comic relief mainly came from Horatia's usually-drunk brother and his friend doing their bumbling best to prevent her actions from creating a scandal...and only making things worse.
6808 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 By today's mystery novel standards these books are very dated. References to physiognomy as indicating a person's character being one example. The plots are of seemingly impossible crimes solved by a talented amateur using his rather unique understanding of psychology. There are many descriptive words in the books that are no longer in the vernacular, so I appreciated the dictionary feature on my Kindle. The books on a whole are a period piece and that is there charm.
Shirley Johnson
Stories about damaged families are a firm favourite with English/Irish writers. Nothing wrong with that if the author has a half decent or interesting story to tell and tells it well. John Banford's "The Sea", another Booker winner from the recent past, is a good example. Sadly, on both counts, "The Gathering" fail rather miserably. The narrator Veronica's voice is so cryptic, judgmental, and unpleasant I found it hard to lend her a sympathetic ear. She's a self-centred bore and an interminable whiner. It's always her parents' or her siblings' fault. For example, she blames her mother - for what I'm not sure - and still don't know for sure by the end of the story. She criticizes her big brother Ernest who joined the priesthood then dropped out for being a hypocrite, etc etc. She's so devastated and numbed by her brother Liam's suicide she puts her relationship with her husband on hold for reasons we can only guess at - he's too interested in his career (is that a bad thing ?) and maybe had a couple of affairs on the side. The so-called family secret is also such a pathetic clich I almost gave up when it is revealed two thirds of the way through. Not that it isn't a terrible crime, just that it isn't nearly enough to hang a story on.
Try this on for a high compliment: "Devil's Lair" is the kind of book that would remind you of Umberto Eco's "Name of the Rose" or "Foccault's Pendulum", with great depth of history and culture, lots of lavish language and extended passages of song, poetry and Latin verse. I know a few words of the latter and could follow most of his untranslated material from my knowledge of the Catholic Mass- but Reader Patience Alert if this is not your thing. Mr. Wisehart wields a fearsome vocabulary, reminding me of when I had to have a dictionary nearby to read Stephen R. Donaldson's Covenant books. But nowadays, the Kindle auto-define feature is a great asset!
--Overcome your fear of failure and be willing to make mistakes, etc.
There are many sweet moments, also involving Roy and little Emily, the mother of the 2 brothers who is confined to a wheelchair after a stroke and a romance between Ned and the schoolteacher.
5872 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jane Austen was a precocious writer, experimenting with her own style as a young girl. As an adult, she wrote some priceless classics of English literature which are still popular today; many have the transition to film and television. This Kindle collection gathers together pretty much all of her surviving writings.
8301 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Thank goodness this was free knew it was going to be short I always check the lenght before I down load. I did not see much to the story told in one person. Then there was was an abrupt ending and we had to decide what was going to happen. I really didn't care how it ended had no report withe the characters. This was my first time reading this author did not make me want to read her again.
2365 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All aspects of this transaction met or exceeded my expectations and the product is or performs as it is represented
"Still in Bed?" Thomas had asked with amusement, as Lissianna had blinked at them. "I am so glad you got at least a little rest today. I feared you'd work Greg to death while the rest of us tried to sleep."
4377 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After reading the Out of the Box series I just HAD to learn what the story was with Brett, Leo and Lisa. They're appearance in those stories had piqued my interest.
5437 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very, very funny, with the clever twist of having intelligent trolls that are a part of a functioning society. My wife (whose Amazon account I am hacking since I do not have one of my own) starting downloading Tuttle's books on the Kindle and we are both in the process of flying through the entire catalogue. This is one of the funnier books that I have read in a long time, set in a fantasy world that does not conform to the normal archetypes of the various creatures normally found in such worlds. Get this story and enjoy it.
2680 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I thought this was going to be a really good variation, but it just went off on the wrong road as far as I'm concerned and lacked some of the better elements of the authors other variations.
Hunter and Jericho are confused about the young woman's appearance in their cabin. What's she doing there wearing only Jericho's discarded shirt? From her reaction to being discovered inhaling food it's obvious she's terrified and that only increases their curiosity about her. When she bolts from the house they pursue her and bring her back - after all they can't leave a naked woman alone in the snow-covered mountains.
- Gram has a pretty serious thing for Kasey from the start of the story, and I thought it was cute that although Gram thinks he has hidden his attraction so well, so many of his employees and friends know about it and encourage it.
The narrator introduces the reader to the curse called fuk, especially associated with the Trujillo dictatorship, vs. Zafa the antidote to the curse. Unfortunately, scar Waos story is dominated by the first.
1412 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Still reading
3836 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved it. Great, if sometimes bitter, writing. Frankly, bitter is my favorite style. Sometimes the main character is a little self-pitying, but that only added to the piquant nature of the tale. I understood the character's prolonged grieving for her brother, because a similar thing happened to me. There's a very "true" quality to this book that - truly - makes it a novel as opposed to a memoir.
I love this book to no end. Everyone should read it because there is something for everyone in it. There are horses and monsters. There is magic and sword fighting. There are kind old ladies and those stirring up trouble. There is a spunky girl and a power-hungry man. Really, I think everyone could find something to love in this novel.
I also appreciated Lanyon's inclusion of Dickens tropes---the suffering orphan, the shady and unsavory patron, tangled family history, etc. There's also a fun running joke about what few items James has in his fridge (including two eggs and a jar of jam.) I appreciated the small detail of him noshing on jam sandwiches throughout the book.
3532 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mark Levin tells it like it really is. All of his and his father's books should be mandatory reading from Jr High on up through Sr High
this book. I was just frustrated by the blatant historical inaccuracies
5. Dana Marie Bell's Dare to Believe (The Gray Court) - sexy, humorous para-romance with all manner of fae: Sidhe, dragons, leprechauns, vampires and more.
1769 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Trashy Romantic Vampire Novel was well written. Caught and kept my attention. Had to read entire series even if predictable.
This is the sort of e-booklet I would expect as a free sample or something. The content is not terrible just not very informative.
--- Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub
7631 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 All of the books by Cliff Black have been great! I've read them and wish there were more! Good job. Write some more Soon!
639 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Thank god it's over! Not that this is an awful book, but it sure was long. It has 360 pages and could have easily been shortened to 300. The characters were likable enough, they just when into a lot of detail. Also, it was supposed to be funny. I didn't laugh once. Truly, the book isn't completely awful, but I won't be reading any of the others from this series. It just didn't do anything for me.
If you've been entrenched in a struggle to trust in Christ's work on the cross on your behalf, these teachings regarding God's love may take some time to sink in. Jacobsen acknowledges that tuning in to God's love and experiencing Him daily takes time, patience, and trust. With each chapter Jacobsen provides points for personal application, as well as questions that can be explored in a group discussion setting. Seeking God in prayer that focuses upon the suggestions offered, and discussing these teachings with others will serve to deepen understanding and belief.
2125 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From the first page I was captured by Nikita Black's story. Ms Black showed her knowledge of Western Indian culture and just kept me hanging on as I read the book. There were so many obstacles separating the Indian and his "His woman" that it kept me wondering how this story could possible work out. She found the way to pull it altogether. I read this book twice.
"The Brothers Bulger" is a compelling read.
7796 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Classmate Murders Bob Moats Kindle Edition. I was drawn to the book by the fact that it was women of the class of 67 being murdered. WHAT? That's my class! I enjoyed the read.
This adventurous series is designed with cliffhangers at the end. You will definitely want to read the coming books. Book Four is coming out in March of 2008 - I can hardly wait.
In other words, you have to get your head out of the sand. Okay, I have to get my head out of the sand.
The "publisher" as added minimal "added value" to the work in the form of a hyperlinked TOC and index since my first post. This has not substantially improved the work, and the quality at this time of the overall product as well as the index and toc is poor.
I'm continually amazed by Nalini's ability to create fully realized characters, especially in novellas where the shortened format makes that difficult for a lot of authors. Angels' Pawn is no different. Ashwini is a compelling character from her first moments pounding on a door. I'm completely intrigued by her, and really hope that we get to see more of her in the future.
Is Sowell correct? Was Marx merely being terse with his handmill/steam-mill analogy?
Karigan G'ladheon is a wonderful character. Sometimes she made me mad with the choices she made but they always turned out for the best.
3522 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wish I could make this required reading in high schools across the United States.
The story of Mark Zuckerberg is one of the greatest entrepreneurial stories in history, up there with Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett. As history plays out he could go down as a genius at the level of Thomas Edison or Henry Ford. As many of these great men did, he started with only his passion and his intelligence. He created Thefacebook by writing the code mostly himself and renting a $35 server. These are very humble beginnings. He created an online facebook like the hard copy ones that colleges gave out to freshmen each year. However he made it a living one, online, where the pictures could be updated, friends could see each others profiles, and also who had the same classes with them. It was a sensation, he rolled it out to other schools and never quit expanding and growing.
Dead Man's Rain is very different, I really liked it, and I'm thrilled I was able to read it while it was available for free. I will definitely be looking for other work from Frank Tuttle and happily paying for it.
Jacobsen reassures us that we will never be good enough for God, we will never be able to please Him with our own efforts at righteousness. Our status with Him is dependent entirely upon Jesus' work on the cross. Our position in Christ rests not upon our striving to fulfill the laws' commands, but rather the holiness that knowing Jesus will produce in our lives as we let His love fill us full to overflowing. I went into Jacobsen's body of work with a degree of skepticism, being unfamiliar with his teachings. I wondered if I'd encounter claims of universal salvation, the dismissal of sin or a philosophy of `easy-believism'. Thankfully none of these were present, only a rallying cry to return to the foundations of faith - knowing Jesus and following Him.
It's time for another meeting of the BROTHERS OF THE ABSINTHE CLUB. This time it's Ross Benson's turn to share his wild tale of a sexual exploit that resulted from a reckless moment.
Tara isn't so sure about Scott's plan - especially when it involves moving in with him, albeit temporarily. But when his family makes her a business offer that is too good to be true, she can't refuse. One little problem: how will she ever be able to keep her hands off her hunky friend while living in such close proximity? Scott could never be interested in a woman like her - could he?
7835 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Despite the corny feel of that game, gay chicken?, this book was definitely worth a read. And a re-read. Maybe even a third. Because that's how hot these two guys were together. Also, the attraction didn't feel forced. I thought it flowed perfectly :)
Recently, I've had the pleasure of sharing these wonderful tales of Winnie-the-Pooh with a senior loved one who has dementia. It was enjoyable for both of us. Somehow the little bear and all his friends never become tiresome or lose their ability to amuse people of all ages.
5763 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well written. Honest gracious attitude toward his fellow Egyptian brothers. He has a very Christian attitude. I pray he will be able to help many to understand why Jesus died for us instead of killing us because we were his enemies.
In the central frame, the protagonist turns victim. Here, the Graham Greene-landish nature of Querell in The Untouchable seems to color the prose; "I would like to be the protagonist of one of those third-rate, so-called philosophical novles that were so popular in the haunted postwar years, the man who takes on the identity of a sinner all unaware that the one he is impersonating was a saint all along." (150) While Banville avoids such a neat juxtaposition to his credit, this echo seems to issue from Greene's own fiction. This can best be seen in the miniature depictions: a mysterious train ride to and from Brussels, and the apparition of an ambiguous savior from the ruins of the protagonist's family home. The pace of this central action rouses itself from the torpor of the left-frame, part one.
4424 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely love this author! I don't have all her books yet, I'm spacing out the fun. She writes every one about the same characters, but so completely different. You always think so THAT is why somebody acts the way they do. It is completely believable to that character even if the outcome is completely different from the last book you read by the same author about the same character.
Kathys Recollections is about a group of teenagers attending a camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The camp was designed to preach abstinence and teach methods of birth control. After a week, the cell phones are not connecting, and the mail has not been delivered, so the camp administrator and most of the counselors leave for a short visit to a nearby convenience store. They never return. After another week it become clear to one boy that something has gone seriously wrong in the world. Then the campers discover that they are surrounded by a mysterious brown fog that appears to cover the earth below 6,700 feet. The story is narrated by fourteen year old Kathy. She focuses on their efforts to survive the elements, outsiders, and each other.
This is the UK cover which I love. It says a lot about the story.
4579 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What I Loved: Nina, Nina, Nina! She is my favorite foul-mouthed, say it like it is character. She really is someone who just doesn't accept something till you whack her over the head with facts. Normally these characters get on my nerves but Nina is so well written that about the time you get to the "ugh shut up" point, she grows on you. Oh and I love Greg too! He was the perfect HEA for her :)
Ryson Acumen is a purebred delver, creatures of intense curiosity and speed of movement, and he is traveling to discover the cause of an unexplained disturbance of the land. During the beginning of his travels Ryson encounters a zombie that tries to kill him and an elf who befriends him. There are more races to meet and there is a quest... to race against more magic being released in the world.
5785 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It is sweet surrender with wonderful rewards. I like more spanking but it was quiet yummy without. If all men thought this way, many a woman would be very happy.
Norm
7281 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed reading it and feel others will enjoy it too. I believe Ruth Ann Nordin is one of the best Romance writers.
3462 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I almost didn't buy this book because of the author's flaky-sounding name, which made the book sound like it would offer a bunch of new-age pseudo-wisdom crap. I was pleasantly surprised to find it originally started out as a poem --and a beautiful one at that-- about love: the ache for profound, delicious love all of us have and seldom find, be it towards a lover, a friend, or even towards our own selves. It speaks candidly and courageously about stumbling through life, mistake after mistake, while all the time growing and learning and reaching (hopefully) for a wiser, happier, more intimate and more fulfilling life.
6967 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Now this is a book I can love. Mystery - and you won't know who did it till the end, which will cause you to stay up later than you would normally - but its funny too. Love this series.
1822 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't usually read historical romance but this story was wonderful surprise. I'm glad I took a chance to read something different. I loved the story and the characters. I love romance and erotic books so I highly recommend this one. Kudos to Scottie Barrett and I'm excited to read more of her books.
2147 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sometime I really appreciate an author that decides to forget over the top and go for broke. J.L. Langley does that with this hero and does it well. Jake is a handsome, Native American, biker, PI, gay, werewolf Alpha. How can you resist? He finds his forever mate in Remi, a newly made werewolf. Remi's so far in the closet he's in the next room. After a lifetime of terror and abuse at the hands of his father, Remi has blanked out any feelings he ever had for men. His life revolves around doing whatever his father demands in order to protect his younger brother from the abuse he endured. As he opens up to Jake, buried memories surface that put everyone he loves in danger.
6594 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is based on the unbelievable idea that a bunch of kids can survive a global apocalypse while being led by a thirteen year old kid named Mike.
7900 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As usual I enjoy reading Rochelle Alers books. The entire series was enjoyable. It is lightweight reading filled with romance. It's fiction so don't get it twisted. I like to read about prosperous strong Black men and like to fantasize about the way Rochelle's men treat Black women. They are always financially secure and have lasting/bonding friendships with other Black men of the same caliber. The world is so full of crime and negativity that I read Ms. Aler's books to escape. If you are looking for escapism and romance, then I would highly recommend this series.
1472 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lily was so courageous to make the decisions she had to make to get away from her abusive father. And the sorrow of her mother's death and feeling she was the one responsible was heartwrenching. Good, good book! And for her to find the link to her mother's nanny was intriguing, her finding her mother's memoirs and hiding them to save them gave it a wonderful touch
This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. The author is currently working on a sequel that I eagerly await.
9611 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Margo has been married for ten years when she finally gets enough of her husband's emotional abuse. He blows up at her one time too many and, without making any plans, she simply walks away at a rest stop in France. From there Margo learns how to make her way in the world and discovers what she really wants out of life. Over a period of months she grows as a person and learns she can survive even when she's removed from her former life of privilege.
7226 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great read, great descriptions, you can almost feel transported to the scene. now I want an Antonio of my own.
Emma Wildes tells awesome historical tales and this story is a prime example of why she's an author on my auto buy list. LAWLESS is full of all the historical wonders, emotional angst and sexual tension I've come to appreciate in my reading material. Laurel is a spunky character who's found herself in a difficult situation that would have reduced most women to tearful begging. Cal is an honorable man who does what he believes is right - and it's cost him the sort of life that he should have lived. This is a wonderful tale that leaves you with a smile in your heart which in my opinion is always the best sort of story.
You guessed? Good, so we have our hero's sister to draw the line on their self destruction. And surprisingly (ha!) it works for all involved parties.
1462 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I actually really loved this story. It was a good read and I really enjoyed it. I am not sure why I didn't give it 5 stars except that I guess I have a hard time believing the story in the time frame and area of the country that it was set......
8142 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Charli signs up for what she thinks is an extreme scavenger hunt/challenge with her best friends Simon, Eric, & Rafael, while they are on a cruise celebrating the wedding of another close friend Lee. They quickly find out that they have been duped by well meaning friends and enrolled into an extreme erotic race. With a huge bet hanging in the balance they decide to brave the adventure together.
3372 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is real meat and potatoes! This will get you fired up like no other. It makes other motivational books I've read seem like baby food. Read it!
8472 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 dfgsdfg
4943 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's a short story so some things are abreviated, like the courting period. However what's more likely? A virgin commenting playfully on her partners assets or meeting a man who can turn into a puma at will? The entire book was hilarious...as soon as I finished I called my mom to have her download it on her Kindle and read it. Well worth it.
This book makes perfect sence. I haven't got it all down pat yet but I'm working at it.
895 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am currently reading all the books in the Sisterhood Series. I have enjoyed them all equally. They are fun and a bit quirky. Not totally true to life, but who cares! They are fun and hold my interest! You will want to keep reading the rest of the books once you start!
917 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Online book purchase enjoy being able to read books on ipad iphone or other device and instantly very nice feature.
997 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The reason why I gave this book 4 stars because I enjoyed the secondary storyline more than the main storyline. I thought Madison was the dumbest females to be matched up with Stone he deserved a better woman. Out of the 2 main characters I enjoyed Stone the most.
Bleak House is narrated by both Charles Dickens and the heroine Esther Summerson. Esther Summerson doesn't know who her parents are so she definitely has a tough life ahead of her but she is a very strong woman so she handles the ups and downs of her life very well.
4545 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A young adult fantasy, Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier is quite simply, delicious. It is part historical fiction, part romance, part mystery, part fantasy and completely magical. The prose is beautiful, the plot is captivating and the characters are drawn so precisely that your imagination is like a camera capturing the essence of the author's ideas.
characters make you take a look at yourself and everyone around you.
105 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Frank Abagnale admits he is (was) a con man and a swindler. In this memoir, he recounts his teenage years spent as a con artist. Frank had brass you-know-whats to even attempt, much less succeed, at some of the capers he pulled off. He traveled the world, seduced beautiful women and wrote thousands of forged checks, usually while impersonating a Pan Am airline pilot. He did short stints impersonating a doctor, a professor, a writer, and a lawyer, among others. (I was especially impressed that the high school dropout studied for and passed the Louisiana bar exam in nine weeks.)
1148 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Mistaken identity, crazed paparazzi...tall, gorgeous, rich, Italian...and a farmer? Those are the elements that make up Michelle Reid's story. And a delightful story it is. Sometimes the thing you need is not what you wanted. Rafaelle thought he wanted Rachel's sister, then found what he needed in Rachel. Settle in with this book and prepare for a delightful journey!
The story is structured beautifully. Chapters of action, and heroics and high emotion are followed by less stressful moments and yet are equally enjoyable, but of course, these are followed by the more action packed chapters again. And the quiet moments are littered with text that turn out to possess significant pieces of information. And don't even get me started on the cliffhangers that are spread throughout the story like grains of salt scattered over a gloriously prepared hot roast lunch. Chapter one is a prime example. It ends in a cliff hanger of immensely enjoyable proportions, and yet the story goes on its own merry way in chapter two with a nearly hysterical sequence of scenes featuring Halt and Horace as they suffer from a prime set of miscommunications.
A futuristic adventure thriller. A sci fi space romp. An Urban Fantasy. And Paranormal Romance.
I did however hate how it ended. It was getting really interesting and then the story ends. Sort of a surprise cliffhanger...Never read a book that ended so abruptly. I liked this book so much that I just have to find out what happens next but I sort of feel like a sucker!
story. It's well written and very engaging. Remi's submissiveness is
What I liked:
I love that there is also fun in this series and not everything is so serious..
There were a few editing errors, but not so numerous as to spoil the mood. The formatting was good except for a couple of line breaks in odd places.
And since the bulk of Deepak's book IS so inspiring -- and since the way Deepak looks at and takes apart and interprets Christ's messages and teachings IS such a new twist on things and is so much in keeping with Dr Chopra's way of getting to the deep heart of things... I DID enjoy "The Third Christ", ESPECIALLY the last 90 pages or so, starting with the chapter "The Search For Higher Reality", starting with the "Fifteen Steps to God-Consciousness".
Will asking Jesus into your heart get you to heaven?
At this time in history Japanese forces have overrun much of coastal China and are pushing toward southeast Asia. The sensei is actually in Malaya as an agent to prepare the way for their forces to invade. The Japanese have developed a European model of conquest to their bushido code of duty to become the masters of their part of the world. The question for the conflicted teenager is how he can save his family from the rapacity of the Japanese war machine without completely dishonoring his own cultures. This conflict plays out throughout the novel. It is a Hobsons choice, with no good answer, but it provides a fine vehicle for examining the questions and cultures involved, much as The Nightengale did for German-occupied France.
6924 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The case details are almost completely different from the TV show, and there are many changes in the characters, but this is still quite enjoyable. I would call it a literary character study, set in the West. The mystery aspect seemed to be solved by "flash of insight" instead of something the reader should have been able to see coming. Still, I look forward to reading more.
355 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book!
Heroine: 4.5:
I'm happy to say that I Seriously under-estimated the author! In the end, I enjoyed it so much, I just bought the second book outright without even reading the demo ( Something I Rarely do ). I have read the whole series to date and thoroughly enjoyed them all. I really hope you continue on with the series like you hinted at Mr. Anderson. I added your name to my favorite authors list at newbookalerts.com.
4450 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have spent time over the last 2 days reading "Assumed Engagement" and "Assumed Obligation" and enjoyed them both. I like this authors writing style and appreciate that she keeps the stories clean enough for me to allow my daughter to read them. Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book and I enjoyed this adaptation. I liked the way Georgiana helped Darcy change some of his attitudes and behaviors too. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
This story is as full of surprises as the mischievous ghosts that hijack Wyatt's orderly world and Ms. Andrews packs in the plot twists with an unflagging wit. Jo's first impression of the man who will turn her life upside down reads: "Wyatt Haines, with his Armani everything, three-hundred dollar haircut, and designer disdain, continued to stand in the middle of the path, every muscle in his (admittedly gorgeous) body clenched..." The constant barrage of one liners and clever turns of phrase could have easily become exhausting, but the story zips along on the tide of good humor.
7097 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As I am already a big Feehan fan, this find was a nice little treasure and, as usual, I loved it.
4668 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It doesn't matter that she looks as if she stepped off the pages of Penthouse; Hailey Jennison is socially inept when it comes to dealing with men. Currently her only glimpse of sex is the Friday night peep show her and her friends partake in. A construction worker across from her friend's apartment could put a Greek God to shame with all the muscles that adorn his body. Gage knows that the source of all his wet dreams for the past six months is part of the female group who ogle him every Friday night as he prances around in the nude. Deciding to take a chance he finds himself blackmailing the blond bombshell into a dinner date. Now all he has to do it keep his mouth from ruining the best shot he's ever had at love and lust combined.
Reviewed by Roger Shepherd
918 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this was a really great purchase at a very good price and I didn't even have to leave my home how convenient
WARNING: If you are into hunting, value force above peace, don't care about global warming and could care less about the welfare of the people around you, you may not enjoy this book. But then again it never hurts to see another point of view.
5014 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All of David Ridge's books help me understand the scriptures better, I bought this one for kindle for easier scripture study and reference.
Straight to the Swagger: Romance in space, on another world and human, alien relations with a heroine you can root for.
The author supplied me with a copy of this manuscript with no request for a review; the opinions expressed are my honest opinions. If you like paranormal and vampires, this is a very good story that I highly recommend.
so the whole view envisioned by the author is realistic. The were a few misspellings, but so very few compared with many
Like Ramsey said, it's not about head knowledge (though it could help), but a change in character.
1913 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great character development, intrigue and downright fun. Wholesome but sad and depicts the old world as it really existed long ago.
8249 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i loved this book. I loved the characters and the relationships they have. Liz has that knack of making you feel as tho
He decides he wants Addie, shows up at her house, sees her hugging some other guy (her brother), gets angry and flounces (yes, that's the word) off with his a** over his shoulder because she appears to be with someone else after having just been in his bed?! The injustice. The nerve.
2456 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have yet to read a book by Maggie that i am disappointed in! She never fails to drag me into her world and i leave it with tears and kicking and screaming wanting to stay. I read these books many years ago and love that they are all together in a collection now! I cant wait to read the twins books as i never did when they came out. Now.. what am i going to do till the next Maggie book comes out? lol
Yet the writing throughout is equally compelling, as evidenced
885 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good book keeps you wanting more in the series. Would recommend to my friends this series is exciting and brings some surprises.
3166 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book and was gald I read it, in fact I have read every book this author has written. A good read, with good values.
Jack Murphy
Carina Kincaid's partner is Will Hooper, seven yrs ago Will was on the task force that caught and put Theodore Glenn in prison on death row. During the course of the investigation Will met and fell in love with Robin McKenna. She was one of the strippers at RJ's, Theodore glenn killed four other strippers who were her friends before he was caught. The last one was her roommate. Robin found her and has nightmares still, about falling over the body and sliding through the blood.
It is a reminder to younger people that love can bloom at any age, but I thought the romantic antics started to get in the way of the mystery. Eventually it got back on track and came through with a satisfying wrap up to the case. I especially enjoyed the last part of the book that sets the stage for the following books.
Tad is unlike most other heroes that I can remember reading in recent history, and that is because he is an Omega. An Omega is someone in the pack that experiences others feelings and intents, almost like intuition, and is a natural peacekeeper who selflessly puts others needs before his own. An antithesis to an Alpha hero.
979 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 lose the war,lose your boat lose your girl(maybe).kind of an insight into the mentality of "upper class germans" & their take on things
5778 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mother and daughter and daughter's younger friend. Apart from being well --- if a little old fashioned ---written this book is one remarkable journey that every woman MUST read and every man must experience. It's a grand romp in the best tradition and nary a deviation into the horrors of modern day handcuffs and whippings and similar. It stays sexy and it stays erotically on track. It takes place at the farm where the servants are sent out of vision and earshot and the main players ....play! Sex in the best tradition. Read it and if you don't get a serious twitch every time you do...I feel sorry for you.
This is one of the most unethical unprofessional ripoff magazines ever.
I'm sorry. The premise seemed good, but the writing was not.
Earning six-figures has nothing to do with age, education or luck. It does have everything to do with your desire to live a healthy, happy and financially satisfying life. Are you ready to earn your six-figure (and even seven-figure) income? Are you ready to stop underearning and to begin living up to your full earning potential?
1086 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hard to put down. Things never seem to go exactly as planned so you can't outguess the author and can't wait to learn what's going to happen next.
4006 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The content is valuable. While many people have used this information for their own programs, Wattles is probably all you need. I read the three sections, in order, then start again. This is a grand tutorial. Repetitive, yes, but the overall TRUTH of the universe is so very simple. Stating the basic truth wouldn't fill a single page. Books need more than one page. Hence, the repetitions and additional explanations.
5201 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Some repetition from his earlier books, but great read! This book can change your financial life if you let it.
What is it like in Tahiti? What are the people like? What do they eat, wear
Overall, I give Secrets...
4942 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was well written and very interesting. The author did a very good job at explaining a lot in a very short time. The main characters had a past history together, which I enjoyed. Overall this was a good read. My only complaint was that it was too short.
283 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you're into politics and history, this is a must read publication.
This book adds to the chorus of books and research which emphasizes that our state of mind, rather than any particular strategy, determines our level of success. This was a key learning for the author from her interviews with the six-figure women. The messy, internal work that needs to be done is the authors initial focus in this book.
Other than that, it was q very creative story and well structured - just complex. I have purchased the entire True Destiny Series, as I write this there are four in total, so I will be curious to see if the coming one's are as complex. Given the nature of the characters, my guess would be yes. Still, Dana Marie is such an incredible Author, I would read her work if she wrote the phone book.
6073 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was a little hesitant at first to read a book with M/M action. I am pleased to say that it exceeded my expectations immensely. Not only was it tasteful, but it was not the main theme of the book. There is a lot of intense battle action between humans, vamps, and mages against the demons that are trying to infiltrate their world. I look forward to the next book!
The concept of the castle was unusual and I had the feeling that it was based on fact. I looked it up online and there is a castle in Lindsborg, Kansas. The place is called Coronado Heights Park. I waited to find out a little bit about it at the end, but all I saw were dedications from the author. I enjoy when authors incorporate truth like this, I just wish there had been a bit about it at the end of the book. Likable characters, good story line - Good Book!
8277 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked reading the story of the queen and Dardanelles he was asked to kill her when she stopped wearing a ancient medallion. However she never took it off because it protected her. Junick was a Lord and he wanted the queen dead, but the man he hired to kill her said she never ever takes it off, and since I'm a faithful follower I can not touch her until she takes the medallion off. Junick did not believe Dardanelles so asked for her personal corespondent's and when he opened them up the first scroll had been poisoned and he died reading it, he was found the next day in a brothel. The story is interesting, read it.
Jambrea
People, in general, would rather die than forgive. Its that hard. If God said in plain language, Im giving you a choice; forgive or die, a lot of people would go ahead and order their coffin.
Moira Rogers' basic werewolf romance series: Cry Sanctuary: Book 1 of Red Rock Pass series
5060 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My mom had a few of the books when I was a small child, The stories about the Wizard and his many protagonists were the first fantasy I loved and will never stop loving. So wonderful to have on my kindle so I can dip into it whenever I want.
8334 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another wonderful book by Elizabeth. I just loved it. What a wonderful romantic story and what a way to fall in love with who you are betrothed to. Love it!
The angel continued to blindly feel its way to the hot, candy-slick center hovering tentatively above it.
1914 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book three in the "Ranger's Apprentice" series. This is an epic YA fantasy series with all the typical sword fights, bows and arrows, good guys and bad guys. Only sometimes the bad guys aren't so bad. I am enjoying this series and this book didn't disappoint. Good writing, clean fantasy. No swearing or sexual content, there is loads of action including fighting and violence. I give it four stars, I really liked it!
3588 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a re-read that began my love affair with all of Brenda Jackson novels.
We therefore see that not only was it necessary to already have an existing industrial Capitalist division of labor before machines made their appearance, there also needed to be in existence the requisite financing for the new machines to come into existence, meaning a new industrial Capitalist financial setup (where market-based, higher, interest rates are the norm) was a necessary precursor for the emergence of industrial Capitalism.
"With Caution" is a fine complement to "Without Reservation". The main characters of Remi and Jake were introduced in that novel, and in this one, we get to see them mature and step into their new roles. J. L. Langley manages to mix excitement, danger, and eroticism all seamlessly, adding in a bit of humor when needed. It's enthralling to see Remi faced with pure lust and attraction for Jake, but not understanding why since he's straight. We spend quite a bit of time in Remi's head, and we learn his motivations and empathize with him. Jake is also a complex character in a difficult situation. He knows Remi is his mate, and the attraction is just as strong for him as it is for Remi. Jake is also a very dominant Alpha, and his first instinct is to throw Remi down and make him submit, but such an act on the unready Remi will merely scare him away. Jake walks a fine line between staying near enough to Remi to gain his trust, but still keep his arousal and instincts under control.
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Sabine Prime gave Captain Vatta a bit of trouble, but not much, at first. Ky needed a new FTL drive before she could go anywhere. It was a vital part of the ship. Then she needed to purchase the ag equipment. The problem was figuring out how to get the money. FTL drives were very expensive. It all became worse when chaos erupted. Someone blew up the ISC's ansible platforms, so communications was all but gone. Then war ships came in. Ky's ship had no weapons and, with no FTL drive, no way to leave. She and her crew were defenseless and in the middle of a war between Sabine Prime and mercs!
932 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have fallen in love with Grimm tales because of the new T.V. show! These are a lot of fun to read!!
The train station worker offers to take them to his Inn and help them get jobs to earn their train fare since neither have their tickets.
6026 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Howie Carr is an author that I never knew until I picked up this book at the supermarket. I never heard of the Bulger brothers and I have only visited Beantown once for a couple of days as a tourist a few years back. Since I live in New Jersey, this book helps me understand our own corruptive state politics and powers that be better but I am still angry at them anyway. The Bulger Brothers remind me more of Cain and Abel. They both seek the same success even crossing borders and lines that most of us would never dare cross. Imagine Whitey Bulger at your Thanksgiving table or any of his goons. The book is true and I am only halfway through reading about Whitey's crimes and trying to understand the corruptive state of city and state politics. I like the Boston as a city but the Bulger brothers have shown what can happen when they abuse their powers to influence, control, and even destroy others for the sake of their own. You don't want Whitey Bulger to have a grudge against you because he's dangerous. He's not the second most wanted man beside Osama Bin Laden for nothing as the author writes. His danger is that he is too close to us. He looks and acts just like anybody else. We don't know how many dead bodies there are that have not been uncovered in Boston yet but the dead does speak sometimes if you listen hard enough.
6754 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am a fairly new Lady Julia devotee - but after I lost my all-time favorite, M. M. Kaye, I was years without a replacement. And here she is - Deanna Raybourn. I have enjoyed all of the stories in the bundle, and also her newest one, "Dark Road to Darjeeling". I just love to immerse myself in British life in the "colonies" - with all the servants, proper ways, protocol and efforts to convert the natives to the British culture. No wonder they were hated so much! Most of the Brits were not as nice as Lady Julia! I am totally hooked on the Lady Julia books, and will be hoping to find another bundle soon. I ordered this Bundle for my Kindle - and I am really appreciating the ease of carrying around the feather-weight Kindle instead of three books!
How could I not love it! Great story, yes longer would have been better but, it wasn't just sex, I got a story - I'm happy!
These books are what I would call High Fantasy, though there are no dragons. There are Sorcerers, Magicians, and of course, Mundanes - no dragons. I believe they would easily cross to a genre I seldom read and even more seldom enjoy, Romance.
5554 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 a must read for married and wanting to be married men.
The San Francisco Chronicle has, for the most part, stayed true to the journalistic promise of objectivity. Moreover, it's extremely well-written and has articles you will not likely find in other print media. It has a nice mix of local, state and national news. Of course you'll also get international news, the arts, sports and other areas of interest.
5593 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novella as part of the Oberon series is wonderful.
5072 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a Kindle purchase, probably a deal of the day or inexpensive. I love the Kindle deals to expand our homeschool library affordably when we can't find things at the library.
9108 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Good:
126 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Simple Art Of Murder is worth reading for the eponymous essay, first published in 1944, which opens the book. It describes the shift in the genre of detective fiction from the neat-and-tidy society popularized by Agatha Christie or even Arthur Canon Doyle to the grittier, darker world mastered by Dashiell Hammett and later embraced by Raymond Chandler.
8014 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ooh this was so good. Sevan and Lorelie had intense spicy dreams of the perfect lover, the man and woman each of them have longed for, not knowing that the other was real. This was a very well written and interesting story. I loved how it started with both of them, wishing that their dream person could be found but feeling discouraged. Despite that things had a way of working themselves out, they met and the attraction was instant. Their dreams came true, which I was excited about. Sevan and Lorelei's connection was so strong they were willing to fight for each other even though circumstances suggested that they should be apart. I would recommend this book and I look forward to reading more from this series.
8632 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Sorry but if my family or any man did the things hers did they'd be dead to me. The woman was weak. I kept hoping that she'd wake up and truely get real about being independent instead of caving over and over. All in all the book absolutely irritated me, I no longer wish to read rest of this series.
There are lots of terrific scenes involving martial arts training and fighting. I was also captivated by the exotic ambience of Penang, with its multiplicity of cultures. There's a homoerotic aspect of the story will appeal to some readers and not others.
What was supposed to be a game turns into much, much more. The writing was excellent, the love scenes believable. I found myself smiling throughout, egging Mav on to cross that 'gay' line. It's not a long book, but it packs a punch. Check it out!
1109 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good time filler
0 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 pretty good story, a little exaggerated, but I liked it pretty well. liked the characters, the plot..it had mystery, action, love, all of the main things. I think most western lovers would injoy this book
7673 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the characters. I read the others in the series for that reason. I could tell it was written by a man the way the characters were described. It kept me interested through out, but I have read better books.
Reading this after not finishing Silent Truth, I have to say its not looking good for Dianna Love because I loved this book so Sherrilyn Kenyon wasn't the one to make that book boring. I was not bored once with this.
2377 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Definitely a heartwarming book that should not be missed. Well written and soul searching. You won't regret the time spent reading this endeavor.
1. Mistress to the Beast
7354 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! I loved this book. We meet Rebecca in the first book and know that she is a very strong willed girl who has gotten into trouble many times. The town doesn't like her much but you get to see why she has rebelled so much. Her nemesis Josh is the town Golden boy. Rebecca and Josh have pulled pranks and been enemies for years but there is an underlying chemistry that can't be denied. Rebecca broke my heart at times, I felt so sorry for her. Josh is gorgeous and nice, but he gives right back to Rebecca! These two were just meant for each other and it was fun watching their relationship change. Can't wait to read more of this series!
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The plot was pretty solid though just when I think I've seen creepy this writer shows something even creepier.
The author did a beautiful job bringing us a romantic story of two people: Lorren Jacobs and Dr. Justin Madaris who both has some baggage that each would have to overcome before things started to happening good for them mentally, physically and even emotionally. "Tonight and Forever" was truly a good story of how these two found the true love that they both needed the second time around. The novel is definitely a attention grabber that will keep you reading and even wanting more at the end.
4049 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Had it not been for Nora Robert's contribution to this book, I would have rated it with no stars. The Eve Dallas story was great as usual, however the rest of the short stories were awful. I always read what I start but in this case I should have changed that rule. Just awful!!!
Oh my! How I loved the men in this novel! They stole the show! Our hero, Lord Rule, won my heart by becoming adorably enchanted with his troublesome and extravagant young wife. His loyalty, trust, and gentle attempts to woo her were so sweet and endearing to witness! Furthermore, Lord Rule's comments and conversation kept making me bust out with laughter - he delivers countless rejoinders, dripping with sarcasm, and with the driest of wit! I loved his calm retorts, verbal sparring, and brilliant word-play!
3511 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Aren't vampires supposed to be predators instead of prey? That's what I got out of the books so far. I haven't finished all the books, yet. The main characters are such goody, goody people/vampires...it starts to get annoying to me. They get caught, than torture and almost dying in the process, and the H/h runs and hide. Come on do something about it. Instead the H/h thinks if we do something they're going to think the worst of us, pay attention...the villains already think that way that's why they are being hunted. The H/h should at least try to intimidate them so they could be left alone, if they are not going to kill anyone.
114 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A fast read -- perfect for taking on a plane or suffering through a waiting room. I got immersed in the details of Abagnale's cons. He's not your basic criminal: few "paper-hangers" learn the intricacies of the Federal Reserve system and the complex workings of a major international airline. It was like watching someone solve a giant puzzle.
2549 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent classic.
1745 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought I had read all oh Maggie Shayne's books, but I was wrong. These were all good and very entertaining. I recommend this very highly.
6259 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Brian Rathbone, captures your attention from page one & keeps it until the last page of the 3rd book. he has built a world filled w/interesting characters, & never ending action. The twist & turns that the story takes leaves you filled w/wonder, & fascination & leaves you ready for the next steps in Catrin's story. Definitely a must read for fantasy lovers of all ages!!!
7927 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! At first I was confused and didn't know what to make of Kaylee but I quickly got hooked on this one. Keep in mind that this is a 0.5 prequel to the regular series, so it's just a "sampling" of what's to come. It may not make a whole lot of sense, but once you read book 1, you'll understand the reason for it. Keep reading, give this series a chance, get to at least book 2 - you'll be hooked by then for sure! I am definitely going to keep reading this series! Fascinating!
Some of Bakers memorable characters are:
8146 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is the third in the Rachel Myers series. The author develops Rachel even further, giving readers a better understanding of her. Once again, the descriptions of the mountains, Rachel's gardens, the woods, rivers and all of the surroundings are so beautiful and refreshing. Although the books in this series are all mysteries and have murder in them, the focus of the books is on the characters and the area, not on the violence. Rachel's love interest in Detective Barnett moves forward. I am really enjoying this series, and I highly recommend these books. The only thing that makes me happy when I finish a book is the knowledge that the next in the series awaits me.
3484 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful books .vampire lovers fantasy will be loved by vampire readers. Have other maggot Shayne books she is one of my favorites
Rachel's Totem by Marie Harte is HOT! I enjoyed this story more than expected. Since it is part of an ongoing series, I was afraid I would be lost and confused, but I wasn't. I had no problem following the story and motivations of the characters. There was an unexpected mnage, but it was definitely a fun one. I will be checking out more of Ms. Harte's stories after this one.
1175 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lori Foster put one of my favorite series in one. I already had the books in paperback but now i have them stored on my kindle. Plus rereading old friends was nice!
After a year of celibacy, she finds herself attending an event that she and her friend planned. This book is filled with tasteful BDSM content. When I use the word tasteful, it by no means there is no nitty-gritty. I just means that the author pulled moments to life that seem real.
3772 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Icebound Land is not as fast-paced as the first two installments in this series, but the character development and the expansion of Flanagan's fantasy world are great.
4909 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I haven't laughed so hard in a long time... this book was hilarious.... I couldn't put it down until I finished
8159 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hunter Willis has a problem.
3280 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. Very well written and held my interest. The characters were likeable. I would definitely want to read other books by this author, and would like to see other story lines with these characters.
I cannot wait for book ten!
3924 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 London, 1817
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The Treasure by Beth Williamson was by far the most touching and heart wrenching novel I have read from Ms. Williamson. Full of hurt and past pains, I clenched my teeth at times and prayed for the best. When it happened, I laughed in glee for a story well told. Ms. Williamson continues to bring to life this wonderful family and I anxiously await the continuation of this series!
8889 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read and loved the Devil's Cub, The Corinthian, and Venetia. But this one's the best. Rule's charm beats them all. Earl Marcus Rule.
Never has blackmail looked so dang good! Marie Harte's newest release with Samhain Publishing, Enjoying the Show leaves me wondering if I should take up voyeurism as a hobby myself! And if I had a neighbor like Gage Warren, I think I just might. After all, it worked out very well for Hailey, did it not? lol
a clean, tight, intriguing plot,
8876 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Not sure where all the 5 star reviews come from.
1500 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a good thriller, well written and good character development. I particularly enjoyed the "Jewish" aspect of the characters, since my husband is Jewish and I could relate. Not that it was a religious book, just the culture of the main characters.
Max and Emma slowly learn to savor each other but someone is against them. Someone who wants Max for their very own. Someone willing to get rid of Emma in order to achieve that goal.
5 Stars:
6450 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoy reading these books. The book was in good repair and came in a timely fashion. I am pleased with the order.
3603 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was perfect. I loved it. I was first introduced to Mrs. Jackson with one of her Westmoreland books. I was immediately hooked. I fell in love with the whole Westmoreland family. I was not sure if her other book series would be as good. Well I think I may have been wrong. This is only the first book of the Maderis series and I am already hooked. I was so skeptical about getting into this series, as I thought it would take away from the Westmoreland series if that makes sense. I was just going to wait for the rest of the Westmoreland' s stories to be told. The next one is being released March 1st., which is just a few weeks away. I can't wait. I did just decide to continue reading books of hers until then. I read three before this one. Of course I enjoyed them all. One of which was A Family Reunion. That was a very good one as well. Her books make you laugh, cry and feel the love and emotion the characters exude. I hate to give spoilers, so I will just say, this was a very beautiful story. A must read. I have only put it down to eat, feed my son, and to sleep. Literally. Lol. Thank you Mrs. Jackson for entering my life. They may not all be written perfectly, but all of the books you have written that I have picked out, the stories were perfect. I have enjoyed them all.
5662 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good
I felt like I was reading a letter (and a poorly written one at that). "He said....and then she said....and I told them."
To whom would you recommend this product - Anyone interested
Faithful John
And so it was, that on the first day Claradon's men reached a dark barren circle and they began to search for his father and his men.
4511 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I first read Wildwood Dancing in 2009 and have it countless times since then; it was the first book I ever read by Juliet Marillier. Originally, I bought the book simply because it had a pretty cover; it sat on my bookshelf collecting dust for a long time, until I found myself bed-ridden after having my wisdom teeth surgically removed and with very little to occupy myself with. At first, I was reluctant to read Wildwood Dancing because back then I wasn't a huge fan of the fantasy genre. I was instantly assuaged by Marillier's practical and realistic approach to fantasy. The setting of Romania is also fascinating, and Marillier gives the reader a taste of Romanian folklore, culture, and geography. That is one thing I love about this author: she is well-researched and is curious about areas of the world that other YA authors haven't widely explored.
8266 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When I started this book, I had the feeling to read one of my favorite old sweet romance. I confess, I was an avid reader of those old Harlequin Present series, above all the Long Tall Texan series by Diana Palmer. In those romance, the hero was always an handsome and wealthy Long Tall Texan rancher and the heroine was always some sweet virgin, and often it was some family friend's daughter, or a neighbor, or the foster child hosted on the ranch. A bit of age difference was requested, but not so much to be insurmountable. Usually the two lovers were aware of their feelings soon enough, but the wiser and older hero was reluctant to take advantage of someone he considered under his protection.
I first read this book in seventh or eighth grade and fell in love with it. At that time, only Green Rider and the sequel First Riders Call were out. In high school I convinced my friend to read them and we totally fangirled together. My friend designed Green Rider broaches in art class and we both read the third book, The High Kings Tomb, as soon as it was released. Then Blackveil was released when I was in college and Mirror Sight just came out a year ago. Yeah, I am kind of addicted to this series and not at all ashamed of it.
4083 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very interesting take on stories of monsters. The characters are well developed and believable. The author gives the reader insight into both humans and monsters. I look forward to reading the next book.
7002 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Craig Johnson's first book is full of his subtle irony and dry, sarcastic humor. I love the plot and he paints the charactors with wonderful depths. It keeps you guessing all the way through!
8. The Birth Mark - Another play. Akin to something right out of `I Love Lucy'. It may in fact have provided the inspiration for many plot lines (4 stars).
It's a quick read, but it introduces you to Kaylee's unique problem, which is that she sometimes has uncontrollable screaming fits. You'll find out why in the next book.
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5650 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A beautiful story of Tandy, a psychic capable of finding and tracking serial killers. Kagan needs this help to prove his fellow ghostwriters are not responsible for these deaths
The characters are still interesting and this world is still most believable. This book is a great finishing touch to a great story!
4658 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have always enjoyed Ann Hood's writing, and when I read of her daughter's tragic death in the newspaper I grieved for her. I have thought of her often and although I know things would never be the same, I hoped she was getting by. This novel answers that question a bit, as it tells of a mother's loss of a child and how she deals with that loss. I would imagine the book would be a comfort to those who have lost children, and her writing about this was heartbreaking and heartfelt.
921 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Never realized the fairy tales we have heard all our life were based on such horrible tales. I thought this was a good book to have on hand for my grandchildren, but I would not read or allow them to read this.
7199 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A really good book. Definitely a book to read again later. Definitely the type to get and keep my attention.
Filled to the brim with historical detail which brings the city to brutal, and sometimes grotesque, life, the novel focuses primarily on four characters: Gyp the Blood, a young thug who exists on the margins of organized crime; Kid Twist, a young stowaway who arrives from Europe seeking a better life; Trick the Dwarf, who often impersonates a child in his scams; and Esther Abramowitz, a young woman who supports her studious rabbi father by working twelve to fourteen hours a day as a seamstress at the doomed Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.
Regardless, it is a powerful read of a well written book.
362 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Badly wrirren manifesto
831 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have read a couple other books in this series and unfortunately forgot I didn't enjoy anything about them, I can't agree with the way this group takes vengeance on people who have hurt them or someone they loved. I didn't connect with any of the characters, and thought the writing style was that that of someone just starting out- stilted conversations and ridiculous situations . Which is odd, since I've read other books by this author and liked them
4422 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Yes, I'm an Austen fan. But I'm open-minded enough that a visit to favourite characters outside the strict boundaries of the original story line is a fun romp, and Reynolds has delivered another such.
from Stephanie Draven.
2077 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The only book I purchased and then threw away in the same day. I could not get anywhere in this whiney book. I should have read all these reviews before I purchased this book. I would have saved my money. When I started reading and immediately found a hung up, unlikeable woman with a screwed up family, I thought, "Karol, you need something much more interesting." Don't bother, it stinks from the first page and how it could win it's way to a "list" is beyond me.
6786 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Family secrets, dirty little problems, gambling, divorce, illegitimate babies and a dash of adultery, scandal and forbidden love. Soap opera?
8526 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Another one that I picked up as a Kindle freebie.
Kyle knows all about Aislinn's past, in minute detail. Being ex-Special Forces and in the security industry, it is his business to know everything about the people close to him - especially pretty little personal assistants who distract him like no other woman can. He has no intention of letting Aislinn run again, not when he can protect her from her past and keep her close to him, where she belongs...
After quoting Luke 13:3,5 ("Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish"), he asks, "When was the last time you heard the gospel presented in those terms? It is not fashionable in the twentieth century to preach a gospel that demands repentance." (Pg. 175) After citing the son in Matt 21:31, he observes solemnly that many hear the truth of Christ and immediately respond as did the son who said he would obey but did not. "Their positive response to Jesus will not save them. The fruit of their lives shows that they have never truly repented." (Pg. 184)
For the naysayers and the censors: Mr. Diaz uses curses, describes sexual situations (from both the male and female point of view), depicts violence, and he doesn't use standard punctuation. If these are things that traditionally bother you, then you should avoid this book.
5760 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Eye opening, thought provoking comparison of the religion of love vs. the religion of war.
6753 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I recently got into reading period mysteries with the Maisie Dobbs series. After finishing them, I read "Her Royal Spyness", which I found to be frivolous and shallow by comparison, so I figured I'd try the Lady Julia Grey bundle, based on the reviews. I was not disappointed. The stories are interesting, with some good plot twists. I wouldn't really call them romances, although they do have a romantic undercurrent, and the dark character of Nicholas Brisbane grows on you after awhile. Lady Julia is a bit too impetuous, but she is a good foil to Brisbane, and I enjoyed the setting of Victorian England. In all, the three books are a good value and very entertaining.
Nannette
Being a sexual submissive was similar to Double Dutch jump roping, once you learned to navigate ropes, you never forget the rush.
6793 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mine are in Northern England, Nottingham; the Macintosh clan. Galesworthy has the unique ability to take you back in time and create an understanding of the social forces that ruled and their effects upon Britain and the world. Enjoyable reading made so with great character development and tales interwoven that create a masterpiece. Enjoy!
6116 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Steven Thatcher has known tragedy and fear. His wife was killed in a car accident years ago, leaving him to raise three sons. Six months ago his youngest son Nicky was kidnapped from his bed by a madman intent on punishing Steven. His eldest son Brad has been acting out for the past month, and Steven, special agent for the state Bureau of Investigations, is in a wild race to find a serial killer hunting high school cheerleaders.
On a lighter note, I adored both heroes. Ian is the darker one of the pair, more serious and still suffering the aftereffects of a fighting in a war. Nicky is the perfect complement to Ian. He's light where Ian is dark, bringing joy to the man he loves and to me as a reader. It's impossible not to fall head over heels for him; Nicky's just that irresistible.
Ethan has been waiting for the right opportunity to let Sophia know just how he feels about her. Having been careful to give her space in which to grieve her late husband, he has bided his time in reluctant patience - he'll be damned if he misses his chance with her now. Determined to finally make his move and tell the lovely widow just how much she means to him, he moves heaven and earth to land himself on the same cruise. He'll pull out all the stops to make both of their dreams come true, praying that those dreams will be possible together.
6819 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I was doing a puzzle, and accidentally turned the page, then a new game appeared. That made me mad. All the puzzles are the same thing. If you don't listen to me and think you want it anyway, try the sample to see how bad it REALLY is. Don't listen to those that give it five star reviews. Try the sample, and see for yourself.
3536 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a great introduction to supreme court cases that shaped our lives today. I also read Liberty & Tyranny by the same author and this book was far less partisan. Although there were a few times where it seemed like his right-wing views seemed to cloud his arguments, for the most part his arguments and information followed a reasonable logic.
This is a 5 flowers book and a very close one to my heart .
A crackling good thriller in an uncommon setting with plenty of suspense, action and romance.
Taken with that in mind, this book is pure action. It's not literary, nor is it written to send a message or provoke any deep thought. It's just there for pure entertainment.
This could be simply the plot of an adventure or standard coming-of-age novel, but Twan Eng Tan makes it more subtle and more rich. Panang, the city where Philip lives, is a melting pot of cultures, and the people around him include British industrialists, Chinese relatives, members of a Chinese triad, Indians, and Malayan natives. Class, race, family, and business loyalties play their parts in everyone's lives. And woven deftly through Philip's journey and choices are the precepts and practices of aikido -- then a still new martial art.
1532 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book I ever read of Fay Kellerman. I had read all of her husbands books.
Lissianna is a beautiful vampire who hasn't found Mr. Right in centuries. But, once she lays her eyes on Dr. Gregory Hewitt, there's just something there that she can't deny. Not only that, she hopes that he can help her with a particular... problem. She faints at the sight of blood which is a bad thing for a vampire obviously.
The plotline for this was tight and very well conceived, the action is still limited by the length of the book but I liked this story very much. Especially the viewpoint from Sheri as an albino.
The characters were one dimensional and had no personalities.
Because there might be a way for her to escape, and this is at the beginning of the story, she accepts the latter. An honest person, she wins either the fast and loyal friendship of many, or the undying hatred.
Several months have passed since the most recent review; hence, this update. Today is June 4th, the day AFTER the history-making last day of the Democratic primaries. McCain, Clinton and Obama each gave speeches last night.
3790 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Battle for Skandia (2008) is the fourth fantasy novel in the Ranger's Apprentice series, following The Icebound Land . In the previous volume, Will and Evanlyn escape from Ragnak's hall and flee into the mountains. They stay in a small cabin awaiting winter's end. Halt and Horace leave Montsombre and head toward the reopened passes to Skandia.
9828 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What an ambitious subject and plot! Medieval, plague-ridden Italy, featuring an impossible adventure for a quartet of unlikely heroes (two famous, two not) into the very footsteps of Dante and Virgil. Mr. Wisehart is up on his history and poetry, and the story, particularly in the first half, is seamless and completely convincing. He has a deep understanding of conditions during this time and place, and as historical fiction this has to rank as a first-rate adventure.
2695 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 On the way home from Rosings, Mr D's carriage overturns and he is left between delirium and a coma. Georgiana is frantic, and believing they are engaged, asks Elizabeth to come to Pemberley. Mrs Bennet sees an opportunity and sends Jane with her. Georgiana is in such a state that it is decided to correct her impressions about the engagement when things are more settled. Bingley arrives and his and Jane's courtship proceeds quickly. Lizzy is kept busy tending Mr D and she is becoming friends with Miss Darcy, but something else happens: she realizes she has tender feelings for him. Darcy awakes and he is shocked to see Lizzy, accusing her of abusing Georgiana to promote Jane's romance. Georgiana is devastated that she failed her brother again, and she feels betrayed by Lizzy. Elizabeth leaves immediately, in tears, but she reconciles with Georgiana first. Georgiana discovers why Lizzy refused her brother, and because she feels Lizzy is right for him, she starts him on a course for a better appreciation of those whom he takes for granted, and of those he feels superior to. This schooling is very hard for Darcy and we have a few chuckles at his expense, but he is willing to do anything to win Lizzy. They meet again at Jane and Bingley's wedding; Lizzy tests him and Georgiana is creative in throwing them together! More than a few smiles and tears in this book, Lizzy engages in some sweet and slightly improper behavior, Georgiana is discovering sexual attraction as only a young girl can, and once again Kara Louise has given us a "keeper".
842 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am a fan of this series, but this one started out headed for one direction and took a sharp left and wound up in Phoenix.
I look forward to reading more of Miss Kery's books!
So what is the shouting over Marxism, pro and con, all about? In the middle of the 19th century, especially in Europe, it was not at all clear where the vast expansion and acceleration of industrial society was heading. All one could observe was that traditional society was being rapidly disrupted and people were being uprooted, mainly from the land, far faster than at any time in previous history. For the most part, political people at that time reacted to the rise of capitalism with small plans to create utopian societies off on the side of society or with plans to smash the industrial machinery in order to maintain an artisan culture (the various forms of Ludditism). Into this chaos a young Karl Marx stepped in, and along with his associate and co-thinker Friedrich Engel, gave a, let us face it, grandiose plan for changing all of society based on the revolutionary overthrow of existing society.
Ramsey offers a plan for becoming debt-free, financially secure. This enables you to use your financial resources for the kingdom. His total money makeover counters several myths about debts and making money and suggests baby steps to bring your finances into order. These baby steps include:
As I see from the two books I have read, they seem to end on a nice note. I will continue to read more of his books. Arthur Decker, Bristol, Connecticut
3867 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This is a book written to appeal to the erotic senses. ( I don't know if that sentence is grammatically correct). It is really not much of a story. Very shallow and superficial but sexually stimulating for those who like that sort of stuff. I don't mind erotic material but I like a little bit of a believable story wrapped around it.
I found this book to be an easy, engaging read. A big plus in the book is the quizzes, exercises and other tools that accompany the text. An Appendix that includes additional resources, tips and a book group discussion guide is another plus as well.
3386 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 a good western
209 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 it sucks you into the Carny world. When I was a teenager I was given the opportunity to work a carny for a summer. There I met the seal man, the hairy lady, the alligator man, Popeye, the snake women and others. I assisted in small ways and got to know the performers whose features and disabilities would have them sent them to institutions rather then allowing them to make a living, performing. Backstage is never glamourous but can be a rich experience. It took me back there a little. Although written about the turn of the century when carneys were much tougher and life was difficult (think Gangs of New York) it is not aimed at the seedy side, rather the living adventure of a time without government control. A time of invention and discovery. A time of hope and especially the building of Coney Island Amusement Park
989 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Madison and Stone are so beautiful. The steamy scenes between them were so sexy. Loved the passion that they had between them. Once again Brenda Jackson wrote a great book. Would highly recommend this book.
But the story does end there, not by a long shot. It turns out that those highly trained, highly skilled and highly ambitious Skandians from the northern region of the land have set their eyes on world domination, and it is not long before Halt can see the wood for the trees and rushes to convince everyone around him who will listen, that even the sweet, innocent, little land of Araluen is in danger of a foreign and very physical takeover.
special men.
4877 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very FAST! It was good and I felt bad that she had to go through that alone because he gave her a false name. I do like how their feelings never changed even though she is more cautious because of how he left and never got in touch. I do think he was faithful to her based on how he says his personal life suffered majorly because he was a workaholic and how every moment that he had away from work was filled with thinking of her. She was faithful to him because she had a son and never dated. I like when the hero and heroine only wants the other especially in this book because they both knew they had a once in a lifetime spark with the other. It was cute and fun and I was happy that he took the blame for them being apart and did not try to give blame to her for keeping his son from him like so many other heroes do even if the heroine did not know his real name.
4477 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "When Alice was Ten, Ray took her away from her family, her friends-her life. She learned to give up all power, to endure all pain. She waited for the nightmare to be over."
624 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Romantic comedy, a guilty pleasure read for people that want to be distracted from day to day seriousness.
"She carefully taped the ends together and produced a nice spark." (tape-ing would have produced noth-ing, tapping would have been more productive)
On the other hand, this is a nicely done little version that's easily readable, so I give it high marks simply for its accessibility to new readers, despite the inherent murkiness of Marx's language and logic is quite a number of places.
3389 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The author keeps your interest. A good western where the good guy wins.
The Garden Murder Case - 1935
4982 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This whole series is unbelievable! I couldn't put it down. I read the whole series at once. If you like a good mage story this series is it!
Mia is likeable and sympathetic. The other major characters are believable with a realistic mix of good qualities and human foibles. How Mia and everyone she meets have adapted to the new world is the crux of the book. Some become better people despite the hardships they endure while it brings out the worst in others. The development of the characters - how they change over time, is where New Coastal Times shines.
2035 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Once again, another great edition in the Ranger's Apprentice series. As I've written in my reviews of The Ruins of Gorlan (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 1) and The Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2) , this is a series for all ages, not just young adults (hence me being in my 30's and not being able to put these books down).
3557 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Book!
8180 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Onion is so good at presenting fake news stories that the first time I read an isue I had trouble remembering the articles weren't real. But that's what makes it so entertaining.
72 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 the book is great ! I loved the movie so i wanted to read the book and its living up to my expectations. Its mind boggling to know how young he was when he did all these things and I know its his personality that enabled most of it. I love this book and movie and part of the reason is the agent who caught him and was such a humanitarian and the end of it was so uplifting. Just a really good uplifting ending and a great read !
5388 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. I've read reviews on it where some said they were offended by the fact that "a black woman could be sold to a white man". The story wasn't anything dirty like that. And, that would be a fair argument if this wasn't a plot that has been used many times by writers with characters being the same race and, no one complained. So, to those people I say don't read IR books if you're against IR relationships.
4567 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 bookshelves: read, 2011, 4stars, comment
7666 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A tragic murder which haunted 2 lovers since they were young. A tragedy which separated them for 15 years. They went their own way but never forgot the rejection, the pain. Answers have to be found if they are to move on with their lives or even have a chance with each other. Addictive plot with suspenseful moments, sensual romance and sizzling tension between two appealing characters, could not stop reading this once I started. A bit too quick at the ending but I am not complaining.
218 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This Scottoline book had more than the typical set of surprises which made it all the more entertaining. I love endings that wait until the actual end to let you know who did what. This was a good one.
3579 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ryder is wrongfully imprisoned, addicted to opium, and currently sharing his cell with a corpse. But things are looking up; some witnesses have said they saw someone else commit the crime he's accused of, so he's released. He arrives home to find his uncle and cousin have been working diligently to deplete his fortune. Much more surprising than that, they have duped a young woman into marrying him while he was in prison, telling her it was Ryder's idea. All the paperwork was handled by proxy, so Ryder is now facing a wife he has never even met.
601 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 (RabidReads.com)Normally I would say that this is the first book in this very long series. Yes, its numbered as one, but from my understanding, the author went back and wrote this farther into the series, although I have no idea how far in she was when she wrote it. I guess that means when I read book 2 first, out of order(I thought), I was really reading the first one that came out? Confusing yes, but it doesnt even matter as I think any of these can be read as a standalone if need be.
A good premise that falls flat. I'll give it a generous 2 stars.
7601 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I got this book for free as part of an Amazon promotion but I think it is worth while to buy. I enjoyed the story and plan on buying the others in the series. Give it a go.
4359 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was happy I purchased this book for my P&P library. I found myself not wanting to put his book down. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5, well I found it to be a bit corny how the author used lines from not only both, the Hollywood version and the A&E version, but took some names of characters from spin offs of other books.
6031 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is my second book of hers, and I have to admit I'm still getting used to the idea of a menage, but Annmarie does them very well. The emotion was very well done. A very emotional, gripping read. The heroine was extremely realistic and the abuse aspect was handled exceptionally well. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've just become a fan. Going to have to go through her backlist now.
1096 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good western
6160 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My brother referred me to this book. Bought the first one and couldn't put it down! Easy reading and enjoyable reading. Thanks to my Kindle I was able to immediately download the next 3 books soon as I finished this one.
5739 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I gave the Craig Kennedy collection four stars, catering to those who like forensic investigations when the science was in its infancy. Actually, I liked the Thorndyke stories better. His cases are more believable, better written, and the characters are developed better. I read all of the books in this volume and enjoyed my time. Still, the procedures are a bit tedious since as a rule they are pretty familiar to most readers. Forensic science has progressed so much more, but if you like this period of history, you will enjoy Thorndyke. --Dr. William H. Stephens, retired editor
- But your father seems to be dying, your mother has already been dead and your younger sisters truly depend on your love & care .... OH NOOOOOOOO, I don't care, I am hopelessly in LUV.
I'm a writer myself with one book here at Amazon The Towers Of Greed and another coming out this fall and I have to tell you I think The Cold Dish is an extraordinary first book. Oh, and if you check out my own book linked above please buy it from Whitebear54 as that is me.
7299 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well what's there to say it takes u on that great ride into the world of BDSM cliffhangers and wondering why there's not more to the story loved it that much
6723 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In this prequel, we are sprung into a world where the society as we know it has fallen. People must barter for anything and something only belongs to you so long as you can keep someone else from stealing it. We watch as Elysia tries to steal some food using stealth and some hidden ability to not be seen. Darien watches from the crowd horrified that the woman he's been looking for is about to be killed. They help each other escape Baltimore on a boat and learn about their difficult past together. As they work towards going into the wilderness, they finally find out how to trust each other and then they meet their spirit guide who takes them to others who've answered the call to find a new way to live.
NOPE.
Again, I readily admit that I didn't like this book, but read it because it was like a train crash - you stare in horrified fascination. Any mother who expresses outright hatred for her children is certainly not a likable character. Anas was described as bipolar and her behavior supports that diagnosis. She is also a thoroughly hateful and reprehensible character. As another reviewer on the U.S. boards noted, Anas lavished love and praise on Bingo and their relationship appeared to be quasi-incestuous. The husband is an alcoholic known for getting drunk and acting a fool and the uncle is just plain weird. His idea of fun was to quiz Collie on trivia. The only part I liked was learning certain terms for groupings, e.g. a kettle of hawks, a rhumba of rattlesnakes.
8356 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read
6243 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the three books.
Don't ask me how it's possible, but Winnie the Pooh's verse scans better than Milne's, and closing with two hundred pages of slightly rhyming fluff of no particular (a)cuteness significantly detracts from the brilliance of Winnie the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. If you skip the poetry, however, this is a lovely edition, with a nice weight and beautifully colored prints of Shepard's illustrations. It's not the thing to put in little hands, but it's perfect for those of us who never stopped loving Edward Bear.
8009 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 WOW, WOW, AND TOTALLY WOW!!!!!!!! I loved this book, can't wait for more. Mandy did it again, awesome book!!! This is now one of my favorite books, ever!!!!!!!!
7114 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After reading a christine feehan book all other books that I've read pales in comparison.. I love all her books.
So, if you want a foreign paper in Englis, I think you'll like this.
5723 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had never read Dr Thorndyke before, and I really like these stories. They are of the genre of Sherlock Holmes and Christie's Perot. Great reading.
These stories are also very informative in teaching the reader what the prevalent scientific knowledge and technologies were, relative to their applications to CSI as fostered by Freeman, in the very early 1900's (1907, 1907, 1911, & 1912).
I salute her for her courage all these years and how despite describing herself as a Living Dead Girl, she lived and made sure her family stayed always safe at all costs.
7244 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the best sources for a variety of business, international, arts and USA news around.
This book was easy to read and understand. The book explains many of the scriptures that speak about Spirit filled living. It also uses stories and events from Dr. Stanley's life to demonstrate the scripture meaning. There is also a chapter about Spiritual gifts.
8149 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a touching look at a family dealing with a parent/grandparent with Alzheimers. It is seen through the eyes of the grandson who must share his room with his ailing grandfather. Although the topic may at first glance seem depressing, the author imbues the story with action, wit and humour. Loved it!
I have read a book from Elizabeth Scott before, and it was completely different - I had not expected this book to be so "extreme" and so real. I had expected it to be a normal read, with a bit of emotions - I had in no way expected this book to bring tears to my eyes or make me want to burn all the copies of this book.
Funny doesn't get much funnier than this.
4707 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read an old used copy of Magic Study in under 18 hours, including sleeping. Amazingly fast for me. I then bought this bundle, read Poison Study, the short story, and Fire Study in the space of three days. A new personal record. All are excellent and hard to put down. I'll be buying the next book in the series as soon as I post this review. Highly recommended.
9625 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I didn't find this a good read. As other reviewers have pointed out, it has a good premise but doesn't deliver. Much of the action is implausible and so it had no credibility for me.
This idea is elaborated further in Part 3, Tapping Into The Field, but extended into how we can through mind enter into Jung's collective unconscious (another name for the zpf?) and thereby affect other minds at other times and places besides the present. That this provides an explanation of psychic events is a hypothesis, as is the suggestion that the zpf is the cosmic spiritual energy that has been envisaged by mystical sages since earliest times. But the existence of the zpf itself is an established fact of quantum physics. Just how many natural phenomena result from its influence remains to be seen. This is one of the best books I have read on this challenging subject.
She was accidentally impaled on a tooth at the dentist and presto-chango next day she is a vampire. Apparently vampires can't actually bite a human to feed without changing them into a vampire. They can avoid this by draining the human dry to prevent change. The hero has been a vamp for 500 years yet has never changed anyone because it is against his moral code. So did he just kill them all before clean blood extraction was possible? Nice morality.
3858 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a fast moving tale filled with plenty of steam. It would be best suited to mature readers that like "Adult Romance" content. I liked that the story flows easily and dealt with a real love story....not just erotica. ;) Kudos to Nikita Black on a well crafted story.
J.L. Langley has become an auto-buy for me.
The Six Swans
And not just any other man--Justin Cruz, the bad boy with whom she shared one wild encounter, years ago."
2025 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Let me tell you, I enjoy reading the Ranger's Apprentice stories. I have read the first 3 and plan to read them all. The Icebound Land continues the story started back in Book 1. The events there lead to Book 2 which left us readers hanging on for Book 3 and this book continues the trend of moving the story along. It just doesn't feel like a complete story, and a reader would be hard pressed to jump in at this point. Will did not do much but get hooked on a weed drug and poor Evanlyn had to carry the load (h'mm, isn't the title of the series "The Ranger's Apprentice"?). oh well, I am getting to like Halt more and more and I have to hand to the author for the way he portrays Horace (as brave and bold instead of crying and wining all the time). I understand it is a series, but it is like I am reading "chapters" in a really long novel (over 2,000 pages when all the books are counted).
--- Reviewed by Stephen M. Deusner
7201 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jane & Antonio's introduction to bliss. You are also introduced to Lily & Jean Jacques, and Santos. All will leave you heavy breathing and wanting more. Quick read.
I see why Dave is rich if all he does is sell the exact same book in multiple ways. This is no different from TTMM except that this one includes worksheets to fill out words and numbers, a lá open-book tests. He'll give a page or so of the same info in TTMM, repeated practically verbatim, then have you fill out the percentages or missing words on a worksheet to follow.
5199 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A life saver and must read for those in debt.
8055 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Shifter love story. Great book. Loved this one. Maya Banks, you rock. Beautifully written, great characters, strong men and detailed plot. Loved it.
2891 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved getting to know each member of the knitting circle....by the end of the book they felt like old, dear friends.
9273 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story grabbed you from the beginning with two best friends and their long friendship. Not to mention that the sex steamed off the pages!
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In my experience, it's rare to find that the book behind a story lives up to the expectation generated by a movie or television show, or vice versa. Normally, when a movie is excellent, the book is a disappointment, or when the book is great, the movie is a disappointment, probably because of the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the different mediums. Or it could be because movies radically redefine the book and turn a story into something completely different.
4602 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Few books have touched and taught me as has this novel. While it is unlikely I shall ever reconcile humanity's penchant for love / honour, hatred / betrayal, i feel more at peace, fleeting though it may be.
I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
875 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Jury was an excellent book. I enjoy all of Fern Michaels books especially the Sisterhood series and the Godmother series.
The revised book features many, many testimonials from (mostly) couples who have benefited from Ramsey's Total Money Makeover. They all refer to Dave Ramsey as "Dave"... slightly weird, but ok. And many of them talk about being "hooked" or "addicted" to Dave Ramsey... it gets slightly creepy and cultish.
The people who can give insight would never talk to Howie Carr. Carr writes as an outsider looking in. Born in Maine and schooled in North Carolina, he displays little understanding of Boston's working class. He shows no empathy for the people he writes about. Bulger's victims come across as stooges who deserved what they got.
Really slight, light book. The sentences all flow correctly but nothing is really written.
3240 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I can't express enough my disdain for what I call "stupid women" books, and this is a prime example. Faced with brutal, very recent and close to home examples of why trusting a being in the sky to protect her from danger, another in a long line of brilliant but stupid women acts totally contrary to her own safety and security and has to be rescued by a man. First of all, she's an idiot. Second, she's very prideful if she thinks her faith is somehow superior to her two friends who have been attacked.
7516 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As posted on The Smutty Kitty
9398 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Incredibly poor writing. Mixes past and present tenses. This book really needed an editor, and then it would risen greatly to mediocre.
Overall: A fun read.
3895 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the entire book. Terrible and terrific things happened to werewolves and their friends in New Mexico. The inclusion of Native Americans culture adds another dimension.
4920 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just finished, and I loved it!!! This was a new author for me, recommended by my daughter,and I will be thanking her for a long time. This book, was cute, with the right amount of drama, and laughter. It is not often I find the even mix. I am looking forward to reading more by Ms. Bell
9348 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hard to believe that this was Beth Kery's first attempt at professional writing. The novel is sexy, passionate, well-paced and plotted and a tremendous pickup at $1.49. The relationship between the hero and heroine is intense and they do their very best to melt the kindle. Well worth the money, i don't think you'll be disappointed with this one.
Halt straightens him out, and fills him in on his conclusion that a mutual enemy has infiltrated their land. With the express purpose of conquering them and taking their land for the ships, and command of the seas that the Skandians have enjoyed for generations, Halt and his loyal friends must find a way to convince the Skandians that their normal way of fighting, in this instance, will be suicide.
711 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands fits right in with the other wickedly delightful tales of the Argeneau family.
Horry's behavior was much worse than a 17 year old and just too childish to want to follow.
It's true that Mia, the narrator, throws in side comments. That's part of the humor. Her "inane" comments show us not only more of HER character, but teach us more about other characters in the story. It made the story more human.
THE FIELD describes how scientists have gradually become aware of what appears to be a unifying energy structure in our universe. This "Zero Point Field" provides us with a simpler explanation for how things work than previous overly-complex ideas require. Simplicity in science is a good thing, because it generally indicates which theories will win out as time goes by. The Zero Point Field theory demonstrates it's elegant simplicity by allowing physicists to derive the famous equation F=ma (rather than take it as a starting assumption), and by helping medical practitioners understand the underlying scientific basis for homeopathy.
Jamie is stunned to discover that the police officer from LA is actually Eric Michael's brother, Clay. Eric was a man she never wanted to see again after presuming him to be her firefighter husband, Jake. Devastated by what feels like the double loss of her beloved Jake, she is crushed to find out that Clay is Eric's brother. Will Clay and Jamie be able to overlook the past? Or will Eric forever remind Jamie of everything she has lost and rob her of a joyful future?
After this second experience, I am not going to attempt to try anything else. It would be one thing if the dishes were remotely like what the 'real' items they intend to replace, but they aren't anywhere in the ballpark. Or same city as the ballpark. Or state. Or... well, you get my drift.
Justin didn't get to find out who Alexa was, but as fate stepped in, Justin's brother Jason got to meet her and find out who she was. A case of corporate espionage sends them all on a wild adventure. Falling in love with two men wasn't part of the deal.
When I REALLY want to know what is going on... I read "The Globe" ... It gives me what I want to know in a timely
I have this to say. First, it is a variation - don't complain how the characters or their actions change from the canon. Second, yes, there is sex. But in thinking about why the author put this in I can only say that from my viewpoint it is a direct outcome of all the struggles Elizabeth and Darcy are having in their relationship. Both had to consider their family, society and its rules, and all the miscommunications and feelings they experienced and/or developed. And I am of the generation of women who fell on and devoured the new genre [historical romance] created in the 70's when Kathleen Woodiwiss took us into the bedroom of her characters (Always one man, one woman and they ended up married). So this follows that path and I love it! We are talking about a 20-year-old woman and a (what was he) 27-year-old man. Is he a eunuch? Does she have no sex drive? Are they to be considered cold and indifferent in this aspect of their characters? Or are we just not supposed to talk about such?
3634 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Except for ending which I found disappointing. It was a real page turner. Lots of twists, some believable. Some not. If a sequel is released, I'll read it. I'll be prepared for another unexpected ending. Several proofing errors. At least one would have been found with spell check.
I read this before starting the series and loved it so much that I immediately read Scent of the Roses.
3380 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very enjoyable book to read. I'm partial to westerns and this one kept my attention.
I was happily surprised!--Thanks Scottie-I will be reading more of your books-ON a personal note * try to make them longer>
This story is about a shy, reserved woman trapped in a strippers body. She and her girlfriends are having a get together and notice a man standing in his window across the way completely naked. He notices her as well but they do not act on their instant attraction to each other. The mystery man, who the girls named Mr Tool, becomes their weekly show. He struts his stuff, while working up the courage to ask her out, and she fantasized about him regularly.
Olivia is the director of the Trace Evidence and Materials Analysis division of the FBI in Virginia. When she learns that DNA evidence proves that Brian Hall did not murder Missy, Olivia is determined to find the truth.
8110 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An unusual wedding, and an unusual bet leads Charlie and her 3 (male) best friends to uncover a side of each other that they had only previously dreamed of.
2558 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is good and wise story about Winnie-the-Pooh. Such tales can be compared with the beam of light in the darkness. Because these sublime of history full of meaning and beauty, and are positive and the belief that this world is not so bad. Mr. Milne during his lifetime was the mysterious person and I think that it can rightly be called a magician. He has created a wonderful bear Winnie-the-Pooh and his beautiful and diverse company. Winnie-the-Pooh gets into funny situations, and this interesting to watch! This story has become a classic for all time!
6767 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm irritated that so many people gave this book bad reviews just because they didn't get it. Broaden your minds people!!!!!!!
And since the bulk of Deepak's book IS so inspiring -- and since the way Deepak looks at and takes apart and interprets Christ's messages and teachings IS such a new twist on things and is so much in keeping with Dr Chopra's way of getting to the deep heart of things... I DID enjoy "The Third Christ", ESPECIALLY the last 90 pages or so, starting with the chapter "The Search For Higher Reality", starting with the "Fifteen Steps to God-Consciousness".
My recommendation and final thoughts:
4879 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this book. It made me lauch and the characters and the story is really captivating and cool, i am still laughing.
4555 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A fun book with an unusual heroine. One doesn't expect one's female lead to be such a potty mouth. But a strong woman is best.
2090 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fellow novelist AL Kennedy, reviewing The Gathering for the Guardian, argued that everything Enright has written is "alive with that lovely thing - a fully realised voice: muscular, agile, sometimes witty, sometimes hallucinogenic, often dark and lyric in a quiet and horribly skillful way".
2216 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ageless wisdom that only makes sense if we stop long enough to listen learn and apply it.
6504 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Light read and I enjoy his stories and his roommate and his references to his home etc. Light and engaging.
I wasn't familiar with this writer's fiction, although I am sure I must have read a few things he wrote in Newsday. I am so glad I found this book, and it was free on Kindle. Thank you, Amazon.
The King Hill War is another one of Vaughn's poignant adventures into the heart of our romantic Western heritage with Mason Hawke. The King Hill War is an outstanding story of bravery, violence, and compassion.
This story was beautfully told. If I would of read this book before reading the orginal P&P, I would of been a little upset for I love happy endings. I love the way this book deals with Wickham. This story shows you how and why Lizzy cares more for her Aunt and Uncle Gardner for more than her own family. This book shows both thought processes of our beloved characters, how they came to fall in love on thier way to America.
Success!
Oh well, I'll try it.
1743 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved it! The 5th book was my favorite. Love this version of vampires. She keeps you going through all of the books. I wish the last was a little longer though.
3354 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great book - good story, great characters, pretty well researched on the historical storyline - great book. . . .
A Great self discovery book for every person that is in search for the meaning of life and why you exist.
Rethinking Random - Great information on how women want to feel emotionally secure. I could not agree more. If you don't feel loved, it is difficult to be motivated to respond. Respond and Respect seems to go hand in hand when loved.
I don't live that way. Maybe people in Latin American do. Maybe only authors imagine that they do. Regardless, it's an intoxicating way to look at life.
If all you know about Oz is the original movie, give this a try and find a more complicated world and characters then you thought. Love the author's notes.
8028 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So this is a sci fi paranormal romance based in space. It has all my favorite shifters, vampires, magic, plus some steamy sex scenes. It also has some badass females and some sexy hunky males. Plus it is based in outer space, so cool! I love it!!
4985 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A fun interesting story that draws you in and makes you want to know what happens next. I highly recommend it!
Editing/Formatting: 3 3/4 Stars
I have this to say. First, it is a variation - don't complain how the characters or their actions change from the canon. Second, yes, there is sex. But in thinking about why the author put this in I can only say that from my viewpoint it is a direct outcome of all the struggles Elizabeth and Darcy are having in their relationship. Both had to consider their family, society and its rules, and all the miscommunications and feelings they experienced and/or developed. And I am of the generation of women who fell on and devoured the new genre [historical romance] created in the 70's when Kathleen Woodiwiss took us into the bedroom of her characters (Always one man, one woman and they ended up married). So this follows that path and I love it! We are talking about a 20-year-old woman and a (what was he) 27-year-old man. Is he a eunuch? Does she have no sex drive? Are they to be considered cold and indifferent in this aspect of their characters? Or are we just not supposed to talk about such?
Personal finance is 80% behavior and only 20% head knowledge.
Here in an impressive intellectual journey. We have a superb journalist rather than a scientist taking us on a scientific trip across a new kind of field. It is a journey that is so profound that even the most seasoned scientists would envy the sights seen along the way. Drawing on all of her skills of observation, as well as her impressive innate interpretative skills, and using the concept of a zero point energy field, she pulls us along "kicking and screaming all the way" to the very frontiers of contemporary particle physics and science itself.
5635 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Got all three of the sister's books in one book. I really enjoyed each of them and love the way Susan writes.
The bride also has a brother, Pelham, the current Viscount Winwood, a likeable wastrel and gambler (which is why the family has become so poor, but the whole family apparently is prone to the Fatal Tendency, including Horry) who, with the assistance of his friends and the now Capt. Heron, will do his best to come to his sister's rescue, . . . if only he can stay sober long enough. And those efforts provide sixty-odd pages of an almost Marx Brothers style of careening, pall-mall comedy that is also quite unlike anything I can remember in any of the author's other novels. This is one of Heyer's most enjoyable books.
Amazing story line, found it hard to leave the book,
4973 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Firstly let me say the book had something going for a second and a second only and that second it was going was in the first installment which I got for free and maybe it being free made me not more critical of the story that followed but I digress; This is my review of the first two books in the series , The first book mAybe 100 pages or so was unique especially the way magic casting was being used but that idea didn't get far, another point was the weakness from the magic nothing groundbreaking or new concept but it was something to restrict the hero from being op yet that went down hill as well, I mean I understand he grew up playing rpgs and D&D but to many inconsistencies with his casting similar spells and either being weakened by them or able to battle hundreds of soldiers just because his will and resolve was strong. The story was literally here and then over there multiple times, the only part of the story that was descriptive was the millions of inns and every detail of roasted duck being explained which is cool but when you don't even explain or describe the characters the hero comes in contact with its throws flags. Also how is it possible for him not to have a healing spell when he said a few times of role playing a warrior cleric? So that was a downer but he can call on nature to lend him strength and drain individuals of magic which a non mAge brought to his attention after all the explanation of rarity of mages and the hate and dislike toss there way. So, i played for the second book just to see where this is going and I'm glad my bus ride is over and I'm at my destination because this was one draining experience and I'm 100% sure after reading the reviews and description of the next titles I can finish the series here and move on. I will not recommend nor tell anyone I have read this nor will I let this hold space in my kindle either. Peace
Told through the eyes of various narrators, readers enter the frightening world of a Dominican Republic family living in New Jersey. The characters' lives are overflowing with injustices, unrequited love, lost opportunities, physical cruelties, and as one narrator points out, an ancient Dominican curse called Fuk.
In Living Dead Girl, a girl, we don't know her real name for the majority of the novella, is kidnapped by a man named Ray when she is 10 years old. She was on a field trip with her classmates when she wandered away and he said he would "show her back to her classmates". Eventually, they leave the aquarium where the field trip is occurring and he takes her back to his house. He starts to call her Alice and requires that she stays his "little girl" forever.
One major problem with this novel is that it really doesn't know what it wants to be. On the one hand, its a rather unconvincing tale of a young teen's escape from an abusive father. On the other, its a white person once again coming to the rescue of black folks - because y'all know they sure cain't hep th'sel's. Talking of heroic, Martin Luther King was a hero, and he's rightly held in high esteem, but I think its really sad that he fomented an escape from a situation where one race appallingly abused another, while he never himself escaped another kind of slavery: that which goes hand-in-hand with organized religion.
I absolutely loved this book. I love Facebook and I love Mark.
The story flows smoothly and at a steady pace holding the readers attention from beginning to surprising end. THE COLD DISH is an appealing start to a series mystery fans have quickly followed.
Christ is pictured as a sketchy character historically.
The Characters
1950 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A+
This book details his life on the run as he evaded the FBI and other law-enforcement. Pick up this book for exciting adventure full of thrill and intrigue as you follow one of the greatest criminals of all-time.
Mr. Peek tells the story from many perspectives, jumping around from character to character, revealing the bigger picture in stages. Normally, for me, this is a writing style that puts me off; I like to bond with my main character, and I don't like it when the narrative runs off to follow someone else. But with Long Claws, although there is a main character, the other characters that are touched upon are just as unique and interesting. With each turn of the tale, I was surprised to feel a little disappointed that I had to take leave of the character I'd just been following - that's a good thing. It means I was fully invested in each and every one of them, a strong testament to the author's skill.
1911 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love theses books and characters
6260 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 [Omnibus- all three books]
6460 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book,,,,,,,, I love this series.
PsyCop 1 - Among the Living
If a guy hits a pregnant woman and she dies, thus losing the baby, then, if the guy has a daughter, she dies.
Also, one character seems to have some kind of secret that the author didn't want us to know, I assume until the end. However, some of the story was even told from her viewpoint. Now, if you are basically in someone's mind, wouldn't you know their secret?
8267 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This steamy short story connects a strong woman in need of the opportunity to be vulnerable with an opportunistic anti-hero who takes advantage of the queen's weakness. Queen Nestra speaks to the
I am looking forward to book 3 Wanda really needs a little HEA!!
5233 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My sister had heard about the Dave Ramsey financial makeover and now they are trying it.
5067 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Frank Baum wrote these lines and the Wizard of Os and all of the ocmpanion books about 1905. They have really have hing in there, but really, one should read the book, not see the movie.
JM Tepper
The plot is so unbelievable that you don't know what to do with yourself. This is the second time that I have tried to read this book because they said that her second book is the sequel to the blockbuster debut. So, hey, maybe I was wrong in my first impression, maybe there really is something worth while. Boy was I wrong.
7132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This collection of stories includes an astounding variety of material ... from humorous to gross to boring, and more. Thankfully, the boring stories were few in number; and I enjoyed reading the collection.
The story is told from multiple points of view. Some of the characters are likable and some despicable, but all are about to be in deep trouble as the plasmids multiply and prepare for takeover of the people of Earth. And those cats! Warning: the scenes with the cats are not for the squeamish.
I've read other reviews on other books in the series, and people really like them. So, I'm at a crossroads as to going on to the next book. Just don't know if I want to invest the time to see if this series improves.
3186 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Absolutely AWESOME book! Loved...Loved...Loved this book!
The writing is amazing. The ideas that Lovecraft either came up with or built upon are wonderful. His Mythos is complicated and engaging.
5894 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've been really struggling to finish Karen Chance's "Midnight's Daughter," so I purchased this novella, hoping that it would shed some light on the backstory. It did, a little. It's more interesting, and written better than Midnight's Daughter. The pacing is better and the characters are a lot more interesting. I like her Cassie Palmer series much better than this new one, even though it took me a while to warm up to the series. After reading this novella, I'll give Midnight's Daughter one more try, then call it a night.
460 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I did not expect to like this book because I had read Howard Bahr's "The Black Flower" and had seen other reviews praising this book over "The Widow of the South". I can honestly say that I enjoyed Robert Hick's book. It is stylistically very different than "The Black Flower" and although they deal with the same Civil War Battle, perhaps they shouldn't be compared. Carrie McGavock is a fascinating historical figure and I won't forget this book for a long time. Having lived in middle Tennessee years ago, I wish I would have paid more attention to its fascinating history.
3765 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In the 3 book of the Ranger's Apprentice, Halt and Horace go looking for Evanlyn and Will who have been taken by the Skandians. This book is a cliff hanger because they don't get to them till the 4th. What I like about this book series, is that all the books are full of action, adventure, and expense.
9280 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hot guy, hot girl, great sex.... Another great book. Easy read. Ryan and Ginny work as a couple and the sex is hot.
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ELLIE MILLING, DIAMOND SPRINGS, CA.
What begins as a marriage of convenience quickly turns into a delicious romp of madcap adventures! Marriage with Horatia keeps Rule quite busy with paying her extravagant shopping bills, saving Horry (as she is affectionately called) from gambling her jewels, and protecting his young wife from damaging her reputation. Horatia is ball of fire and is in desperate need of a firm hand, but her husband does his best to not "interfere." Out to thwart the newlyweds marital "bliss" is a jealous mistress, a greedy heir-apparent, and a dastardly rake set on exacting revenge! Yet, through it all, the chances of happiness in this marriage seem to grow as both parties begin to secretly and unexpectedly develop tender regards for each other. :)
Rating: R for some language, violence, and prostitution references
CONS:
A master at characterization, Lisa Scottoline writes about South Philadelphia, its environs and its people as if she's strolled through the streets, examining the cracks on the sidewalks, noting the walls that have peeling paint, remembering which parking meters are not functioning. Her attention to detail comes from one who has experienced the area and its people, not just imagined them. She makes one visualize her characters as real, multi-dimensional people, and not just flat caricatures.
7880 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a very well-crafted mystery novel. I stayed up late to finish it. I am downloading another of John Luciew's books today.
7139 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I once read a critic who said that THE WARDEN is one of the most perfect books ever written, and I agree with him. The whole series is delightful, not the least because you can see Trollope develop as a novelist as his characters become more complex and fully rounded. This series lacks the decadence and political speculation of the Palliser novels and is suffused with the gentle glow of English country life through the middle third of the 19th century.
This book brings you into a world where paranormals were kicked off earth upon discovery and of course ensuing war. The paranormals were shipped off into space to a planet chosen by humans as part of a peace agreement. Only one of five ships made it to the destination chosen, the others were thought lost.
There are a number of other things I really like about the books. I love the literary references. Walt attended USC on a football scholarship, where he was an offensive lineman and majored in Literature (he would have graduated a year before O.J. Simpson arrived and therefore he never blocked for him), and he retains a prodigious knowledge of English language poetry. I'm not a gun guy, but he brings guns into the story in a way that is more fun than usual in such discussions. And you have to love Walt's gentle nature and its contrast with Vic's unrestrained profanity.
This book is written by a journalist who reports the results of experiments in psychic and quantum phenomena carried out by very many scientists, primarily in America and Europe. The accounts are those given by the scientists themselves - a point that some of the critical reviewers seem to have overlooked when they dismiss this book as `unscientific nonsense' or science fiction. Lynne McTaggart is simply reporting in as accessible a way as possible what she has been told or what has been published by physicists, psychologists and physicians. This book is about the zero point field (zpf) - the residual (potential) energy field that remains in all matter at the absolute zero of temperature. The subatomic particles of matter interact with the zpf in every moment of their existence.
Proof that Marx's Law of Value (which posits that labor is the sole source of value, imputing that value into commodities) is in error:
It's a good book to have some silly smiles that earn chuckles and show the power of a kind and silly little story about a bear and his best friend, who becomes one of ours in turn.
4933 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 THREE AND A HALF STARS--A slightly cutesy puma shape shifter short story where the wallflower, shy heroine gets the guy she's been lusting after for years. Emma is plump and hated by the town's popular mean girls...sounds like a YA set-up but it's not. Though at times the characters acted as if there weer in a paranormal version of 'Mean Girls'. At times the men even talked like girls. There was a part in the story when Emma called Max(the hero) a girl and agreed.
The last time Deidre and Jonas saw each other was to say goodbye
8789 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ihana! That's "lovely" and "sweet" in Finnish. There really are no other words that better describe this story: Lovely. Sweet. Ihana.
It's fun, frivolous, and just the thing to dip into to lighten your spirits.
Unwrapped is WONDERFUL! From start to finish Jaci Burton had my attention. This book is HOT. I will warn you, this book does have a mnage scene, but it isn't what the whole book is about.
6939 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I met Craig Johnson at a mystery conference this year. Id heard of the Longmire TV series, but what with one thing and another, I missed it. After hearing Craig speak, I bought the first book in his series and plan to read the rest. Im also going to watch the earlier episodes of Longmire as well as tune in to the new ones this summer.
Overall this book is a captivating and compelling story of one woman's journey to happiness and success. As I finished this book I was so glad I had read it. The ending is profound and when Elyn R. Saks comes to terms with her illness you will feel a great sense of relief.
6254 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderfully written and realistic characters. You're put into the action and suspense throughout. Great work Brian, can not wait to continue the saga.
Etna Bliss at all, but rather have seen a woman emerging from a trolley
8956 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I ordered the entire book "Cowboy Fever" that had 3 stories. Loved them all!!! This one was kind of unexpected, but once I got into it, I enjoyed it!
Meanwhile, Halt tries to gain permission to rescue Will and Evanlyn, but his requests are denied by Crowley -- leader of the Rangers -- and King Duncan is avoiding him. So Halt gets himself banished from Araluen for a year. Gilan tries to accompany him into exile, but Halt convinces him that one of them should stay behind to hunt for Foldar, Morgarath's escaped lieutenant.
Sophie is stuck between her love for both men. Garrett was her first love, but Tristan is the man she craves. Is there is a way for them all to live happily or will someone get hurt?
I would recommend it myself to anyone
Angelia Menchan
Anyway, H makes his moves. There is the typical drunken h scene. They get into a relationship. They move in together. They fall in love. H proposes to h. And h turns him down because *** ok, I won't spoil it too much! ***
I never once saw her as a pushover. I saw a woman wracked with guilt over her what she did not only to her husband, but in sleeping with her best friend and all but destroying that relationship (or so she was led to believe). Between her guilt and shame she felt she deserved Patrizio's ire, as I think any person would if they destroyed a marriage and betrayed the person they vowed to love. Add to the fact that she was weak, sick and fatigued. And it was always a given that the situation would be untenable for her.
6275 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The McClain series is an excellent series. Terri was recommended to me based on my likes from Amazon. I loved all four books. I gave her 5 stars because she is an awesome writer. Love, suspense, action and Faith in God. I recommended these books to all of my friends.
7054 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought Craig started The Cold Dish a bit slow but the characters were amusing enough I kept reading and soon enough the plot took off. I didn't want to put it down and I didn't want it to end. As soon as I finished I went back online to Amazon and bought his other two because Sheriff Walt has become a favorite character and I don't want to miss single minute.
On completing that, I thought it was better than good. It wasn't excellent, but Jordan was a good character, eventually I thought Kir and Logan were ok too. I thought the use of different Norse gods was great!
Reviewed by Vanessa Storme for Huntress Reviews.
8653 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this book. Normally I don't like these books because they leave you unfilled and wanting more, but I was really satisfied from beginning to end. I would recommend this book. My only issue was there were quite a lot of grammar mistakes and I thought it interrupted with the flow of the book. I would recommend reading this book after the author has gotten rid of the grammar mistakes.
Johnny Pickett is a man who has seen more than his share of heartache. Back from the war and scarred as a result, Johnny sees things in Millie that he never thought a man like him would see. He sees forever and is anxious to grab onto that dream with every ounce of feeling he has.
2471 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 if you like old aircraft & the nuts that flew them(i'm a pilot) it will make an interesting read
4907 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have to admit things moved a little quick in this book. The heroine didn't necessarily put up much of a fight or freak out about the Puma thing or mate thing. She was funny and I liked her humor and she was a sweet woman. I didn't like how the hero was described which was pretty much a meat head and he was anything but. There was really good aspects of the book and other parts I was scratching my head. I think it needed to be developed better and explain the mate thing in better detail. Its different for all PNR. I think it needed to be explained how they are drawn to each other as mates or whether they feel emotions for their mate etc. Stuff like that. Overall it was ok, but I don't like it enough to continue the series and I did request my $ back. I don't do that often, but if the first book isn't good and reviews of future books aren't any better then I'm better off not investing my hard earned money. Too many holes in the plot etc. There wasn't ANY resistance on Emma's part on shifters or mating him. Confessing love was sorta quick too. For what it was this is priced too much. This is something I'd pay .99 or maximum 1.99 for or Kindle Unlimited. I really wish I could give it a better rating because the blurb was so interesting and exciting. Just didn't do it for me. I did a quick review but after thinking on it the next day I had to change it a bit and request a refund cause it bothered me. Sorry.
9337 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Zoe, hurt and depressed after a breakup with a boyfriend, is kind of dead inside sexually. Having been celibate for a year and having no real desire to try the boyfriend thing again, Zoe is suspicious of the Doctor's experiment: Get paid to take her clothes off? Get paid to masturbate in front of others? Wouldn't that make her a wh***? What does the Doctor expect to gain from this experiment?
**This story can also be found in the print anthology The Perfect Gift **
In part two, Card turns from the Gospels to Acts and even briefly to the letters of Peter to round out his portrayal of the disciple whom Jesus renamed from Simon to Cephas (or Peter). What I treasure about these sections is how they further reveal how multi-dimensional Peter remained. Yes, Peter prayed to be released from prison. Yet when his prayer was answered, Peter at first thought he was simply seeing a vision. Yes, God himself orders Peter to eat all manner of animals. Yet as prior to Jesus' crucifixion, Peter said no three times. And yet despite those failures, Peter also experienced moments of great faith. Against the wishes of the religious leaders, Peter preached and healed. One of those healings, done with the power of Jesus, is even of a dead woman. And finally Peter writes two letters to the persecuted church.
At bottom then, from the background noise (or Plank) level upwards, and from a temperature of absolute zero upwards, our universe is alive and well, literally teeming in a sea of foaming light and energy. It is no secret that at this baseline of irreducible activity, the mediating or connecting force is "exchanges of energy" between particles. Again from Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, we know that it is impossible to know all the properties of a particle at the same time (position and momentum for instance). Despite this, we DO know that no matter what other fields are involved, that since every exchange of every virtual particle radiates lines of energy (as waves on a sea of activity), the Zero Point (energy) Field becomes the ultimate field of fields.
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7652 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lunch With Miss Hepburn: The Last Interview by Simon Worrall I found to be a very candid talk with the movie actress who was 85 at the time, and herself in every way. It begins with Worrall's difficult time in getting the interview to begin with, and his calls were either too late or too early or just before Hepburn was leaving for Connecticut. Hepburn was never one fond of interviews, anyway, and Worrall was fortunate to gain entrance to her brownstone in New York.
3252 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read all the series jlius purchased THE MONSTER a real page turner
The vampires exist in the 20th century... they have mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Their time spent eluding capture and their intimately -interactive conversations are what truely make this a very character driven story. Plenty of action adventure to satisfy the paranormal fix. It never overpowers the story underneath--it is actually very believable........
2724 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I got this in the mail today and knew I had to read it right now. I wasn't wrong. This book grabs you from the first page and won't let go. It's about Alice, a teenager who has lived with her kidnapper, Ray, for five years now. The author wrote this book really well and really made me feel the pain and the numbness that Alice feels. Incredibly well written book, and I look forward to reading more from this author.
The story was very good, though I have to admit all the fighting and life/death situations did become tiresome toward the end. The characters were very believable and Wulf was a HOT! HOT! HOT! Alpha male. Very possessive and protective and did I mention HOT? His growling did become ridiculous and I laughed at how often it was mentioned. Waaaay too much - though I like some growling.
Boyer's answer is a complex one, and only the barest out-line is possible here. In fact, he even makes a point out of its complexity: there isn't a simple solution to the problem "why religion". Boyer believes that religion is rooted in the way our brains work, in our cognitive processes. Many different cognitive processes are interacting to create religious concepts. Religion seems to be caused by the normal functioning of the human mind, with its decoupling, inference systems, and instincts. It may even be connected with obsessive-compulsive behaviour to relieve anxiety, not to mention the fact that counter-intuitive information is more attention-grabbing and easier to recall than normal information! Human fear of corpses is another important factor, and this fear in turn is created by the collision of several cognitive processes. If the religious concepts created by our minds are seen as socially relevant, they will tend to spread and become dominant, which explains why most religious beliefs are centred on gods and spirits, creatures that resemble humans in some ways, but seem to have access to a lot of socially relevant information. This presumably also explains why worship of ancestral spirits is one of the most common forms of religious behaviour.
I have the whole series.
1263 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 La Breve y Maravillosa Vida de scar Wao by Junot Daz, translated by Achy Obejas - 2008 edition by Random House
8206 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was not sure about these books, but have found them pleasantly fun to read and have enjoyed them very much. As I got into the series I found it hard to put them down. I would recommend them for a fun and light type of book to read.
5912 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am so happy to get all the details we missed out on in Cry Wolf. Now we know how Charles was shot 3 times and by whom, as well as why. So, if you have to know EVERYTHING about everyone in the world of Patricia Briggs (and really, who doesn't), then get this prequel to Cry Wolf.
Will and Evelyn are recovering in the cabin in the woods when things take a turn for the worse. Evelyn is abducted by a third party no one even knew was in Skandia. Will tries to save her and runs into Halt and Horace. The whole group tries to figure out what this third party is doing in Skandia, then Erak arrives and is drawn into the action. What results could be a battle that determines the future of Skadia and its neighboring countries.
All in all, the story was well written, gripping, and very fast-paced. There were no lagging or boring parts. If you hate alpha males lashing out at their wives when those said wives hurt and humiliate them, this book is not for you. To everyone else, I highly recommend.
7249 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Just best to stick with reading it online as there are features there that are not available in the one you download from the newsstand.
3977 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Nothing earth-shattering but a good reminder about the power of your attitude.
4727 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was very disappointed in this book. Not Christmassy at all. In fact with the explicit sex, perhaps it should have been titled Porn for Christmas.
2255 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed the book. I think the author understood that belief is a tool for thinking. Like a computer operating system, "belief" will run whatever program you give it. The author invites you to make his assertions your new faith, and presents the new faith with logic to help you believe it. If seems that if you choose this new faith for yourself, much like you'd choose a computer program to install on an operating system, the program (faith) will generate financial success.
For me this is classic Mandy.the story has everything we have come to expect from her; witty dialogue, intense sexual chemistry, action, and byplay between the supporting characters. I liked the Alphaness of Sevan and I also liked that Lorelei could also handle herself. I would definitely suggest reading the book, they can each be read as standalones but you do get to catchup with the characters from the other books as well. I enjoyed the book so much, that I just finished reading
9166 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 BEST ITEM YET. I PURCHASED AND DWN-LOADED ON MY E-READER. I STUDY BY IT AND TAKE IT ALONG TO CHURCH WITH ME. EASY TO LOCATE VERSES, EASY BOOKMARKS AND GREAT SEARCH FEATURES. A MUST HAVE TO THOSE THAT LOVE TO READ THE BIBLE.
Benjamin Carter Hett paints a thorough picture of Hans Litten, beginning with his early life and education, especially his well-documented falling out with his father. Litten is shown to have been a very intelligent man, who fought for the underdog, taking on communist clients even if it would reflect poorly on his family and endanger himself. He took pride in the Jewish heritage that his father despised, which was one of several actions that brought him the scorn of the Nazi party. For even though Litten did not win his case against Hitler, Litten's actions were not forgotten. He was arrested on the night of the Reichstag fire and imprisoned in various jails and concentration camps for five years before meeting his tragic end.
What I enjoyed from this read...
Both seem to be feeling more than just a light attraction. Was the fortune teller right?
While Veronica may have wanted to tell Liam's story, by the end of the book I knew precious little about him - she focuses instead on Ada and Lamb, and a large part of that story appears to have come out of her own imagination. It also becomes obvious that she hates men in general, and Tom - her poor husband - appears to be utterly baffled as to where some of her comments are coming from. (It's never made clear where this hatred came from and I finished the book wondering exactly what had happened to Veronica). Somehow, she oblivious to her hatred, and apparently confuses poison and bitterness with insight and wisdom. She frequently refers to herself as "the one who loved him [Liam] the most" - a line that I found harder and harder to believe the more and more she said it. A struggle, and not a book I'd recommend - though I would say it was more deserving of the 2007 Booker Prize than "On Chesil Beach".
792 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was hoping to keep my life clutter free by getting the IBD on my kindle rather than in paper. However, its just not useful. Need the graphs as well as all the other missing pieces. I don't even recall seeing the IBD 100 on the Kindle version. Cancelled and went back to paper.
6516 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 would read anything by this author
Great page turning story. I finished it in two days!
Tribe A saved more by looking for food less, placing that saved time into creating a net that would increase the catch of fish. We can say that Tribe A has a greater productive edge than does Tribe B, whose members are still using sharpened sticks to catch fish--very laborious and relatively unproductive.
One of the most famous and perhaps the most representative of the dilemma's facing quantum physicists is that faced by the father of the structure of the atom, Niels Bohr. After utterly failing to fully understand why electrons in the nucleus of atoms remain in stable orbits as he had posited (rather than either petering out of energy, or simply flying off into space), Bohr, proceeding only on intuition, somehow managed to "intuit" his way to the right answer: that an energy difference was "involved" and thus "must have been" the mechanism responsible for the electron's balance and stability?
1221 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was excited to see 3 books for less than $10 and by Susan Wiggs. I read a re-issue of "Firebrand" and fell in love with Ms. Wiggs. The Calhoun series highlights what an amazing writer Ms. Wiggs really is. This is the first 3 of 5 books in the series and spans a far number of years, bookending the Civil War. Ms. Wiggs provides enough historical reference for the reader to understand the era, but gives you 3 very different settings: Boston/Ship/Rio, desolate island/Virgina horse farm, Georgetown. The first starts out with the theme of the "Ugly Duckling" that is very pervasive through the 3 books. But it is more about the heroines growing into their own, not of them being ugly, just under appreciated. The heroes are strong and swoon worthy. It is refreshing to read historical romances that aren't just set in one time and space.
299 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I get around to it someday I think I will enjoy it, if I can remained focused.
Charles has been sent to Chicago to not only protect Anna but to figure out what is going on with her pack. He is his father's enforcer and is well aware of the probability that he very well may have to "take care of things" in the pack. What he doesn't expect is for his wolf to go completely out of control when it comes to Anna. His wolf is prepared to kill everyone that has ever wronged Anna.
This book is an easy read and can stand on its own or read as a sequel. It is an enjoyable way to spend some time.
Here is a genre in which the author makes the rules, not conforms to them. Their characters speak in whichever manner they like, and the author is free to build kingdoms and histories with loads of imagined flourish. (no need for factual poignancy when your lands are your own.) That being said... if find you are one of those people that love the eloquence and epic nature of fantasy (think Goodkind or George R.R. Martin) then the reason above should be more than enough to entice you into the world that Carolyn Kephart created in "The Ryel Saga." But if you are one of those people that need more convincing than a beautifully sculpted magical world... then how about the fact that this is a 2fer. Yep... that's right, 2 books for the price of 1. ($.99)
7063 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This is a poor edition. Yes, there is an interactive Table of Contents for the Volumes but that is all. Once you have selected your book, there is no table of contents for that particular work. The font used is also awful. For the same price, you can get a much better version from Mobile Reference and get easily to the exact chapter within the book you want to read. Some even have chapter titles. I bought this one first before I knew about Mobile. This one will be deleted.
Although the novel is classified as young adult, it feels appropriate for all ages. It's not "dumbed down" as compared with Marillier's adult books, so it felt appropriate for an adult audience. On the other hand, there's no sex and violence is alluded to rather than shown, so it's fine for younger readers as well.
5599 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dan & Lucy have always been two of my favorite characters in the Oberon series. It was so fun reading how they first met and how the sparks flew at the beginning. Those two were ready to kill each other in the beginning. The funny part is usually those types of meetings actually bring the couples together. Watching them throwing barbs back and forth and trying to tame each other down was such a fun part of the story. I can tell you with reading this I so need a reread of this series. P.G. started me on her books way back in the beginning when they first came out. It was love at first sight for me and the books. This one is definitely no different. You've got to read this series. You won't regret it. It will leave you thinking about these characters for a very long time after finishing the books. And everytime you think you have favorite characters some new ones are introduced. What a great way to introduce new readers to these great books. Enjoy!
Realize this is a workbook which may not be necessary for everybody if you have the book. It is helpful if you feel you like to write everything down and track your financial planning.
2292 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Light reading short stories. You'll enjoy the mix and maybe find a writer you would like to read more of their works.
That style continues with this book, but as long as you have some compassion, a bit of life experience and a healthy sense of humour, it is well worth sticking with on this one.
2973 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amy Parker is a workaholic with a naughty Christmas wish. Justin Garrett has a few wishes of his own and they all involve Amy.
The characters were well-developed and extremely interesting. I LOVED this book! Read it in paperback! Want it FOREVER, so I got the Kindle version to take with me when I travel!!!!!
8750 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well the final book of the series didn't disappoint. Although the laughter was less obvious, it was still present. Proving she needn't rely on just one element of her many skills. Thank you, Ms Bell, for bringing fun, back into an old lady's reading time. I will thank my daughter, too, for being willing to try new authors, and share the good ones with me. Enjoy this series as much as I did, and remain willing to read the new and unexpected. Bye Jonnie.
Written in first person, Shreve brilliantly shares Nicholas' story allowing readers to see deep within a man who is pondering upon the memories of his past. ALL HE EVER WANTED is vivid and descriptive with rich imagery and well-developed characters. Shreve is an amazing author who delivers a compelling page-turner to the literary community.
6214 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was so good! I rushed through Through pages to see why Malcom would leave Jamie at the alter. I enjoyed the entire concept and could see exactly why someone so young and innocent expected to be married. While Jamie was so niave as a teen, she grew up after Malcoms perceived disloyalty. He may have cussed a bit too much in my opinion for the era, but very much an awesome read
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Marx behaves like a child throwing a tantrum: Machines come first, then all else follows. Why? Because Marx said so, even though the historical record says otherwise!
There are a number of different layers to this story and, although I read it in two sittings, I'll be rereading it to explore aspects I simply observed without necessarily understanding. The beauty of Ms Enright's prose is that you don't need to fully absorb the plot in order to undertake the journey. I found myself stepping outside the story simply to admire the language, and then hastening back inside again to keep up with the action. This is a story you can read quickly: the life and death of Liam; Veronica's observational angst; the likeable and less likeable family members are each cleanly (if not always clearly) presented.
5721 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dr. Thorndyke has remained something of a hidden treasure, known only by mystery freaks who sought the out-of-print books by his creator, R.Austin Freeman in the now almost mythical musty, dusty used bookshops of (it seems like) only a few years ago.
4430 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I thought this was going to be a really good variation, but it just went off on the wrong road as far as I'm concerned and lacked some of the better elements of the authors other variations.
Where do they come from? How does our brain process the idea of an invisible agent who controls and influences our lives? In "Religion Explained" French Anthropologist Pascal Boyer tackles this elusive subject in a interesting, well written way. Using new findings and research from Evolutionary Biology and the Cognitive Science's like; philosophy, psychology, neuroscience and, of course, anthropology, Boyer takes you on a unique tour of the human mind. Starting out with a brief look at world religions we see that many of them share common themes like; ancestor worship; spirits or Gods that know all about us and can hear our prayers; artifacts that act as intermediaries between us and our ancestor/spirt. When we first hear about a religious concept how does our mind interpret this new information and mold it to fit our own personality? Religion is kinda like a "meme" that can spread from person to person and from one generation to the next with some modifications to suit various cultures. Over time all religions evolve and become individualized to whatever part of the world it occurs in. To learn why we even have religious thoughts we first need to understand how our brain works, how it processes and stores new information and how we deal with living in social groups. In reading this book I was introduced to several unfamiliar concepts like Mental Templates: a process where we catalog and categorize new information. For example when we learn of a new animal our mind stores this information under a kind of "template" labeled "animal" and as we learn more about this animal we add these new facts to our template till we have a complete picture of, say, a giraffe. As we meet new people or learn of different social structures like religion our mind keeps this information in a kind of filing cabinet filled with these templates of information. Some other concepts used are; cognitive niche, decoupled thoughts and precautionary rules. Using these concepts, and others, with real life situations the author paints a picture of how our mind works and how we process thoughts about our social system and religion in particular. Utilizing, not only his own work but the research and findings of clinical psychologist, philosophers and biologist Boyer shines a light into our innermost mind to expose the roots of religion. His writing is clear, informative and well organized and I was left with a new viewpoint on our society and its most treasured component. The segment on childhood development was specially enlightening as were his thoughts on human evolution and why we have an innate ability to live in groups and process new ideas. This is by no means an easy read but I found it well worth my time and effort. I also found it to be a good follow up to my reading of Daniel Dennett's "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" with some of the same concepts. No matter where you stand on the religion issue this is an important read and one that may stick with you for some time to come. So if you're up to the challenge you may want to give "Religion Explained" a try. I highly recommend it. As always, keep an open but skeptical mind. I had no technical or formatting problems with this Kindle edition.
In this book we meet Oscar, but we also meet his sister, his mother, his grandmother and are reunited for a short time with Yunior (that was a surprise to me, although I realized it shouldnt have been).
9317 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very pleased with it. I find everything in seconds!!
2402 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Interesting data I have never seen before.
And there is the reality that people simply are not equal in ability, initiative, intelligence, energy and other productive attributes. The elimination of profits in enterprises is a certain way to smother productivity and create equality.... equality of destitution. Most curious is why the authors attacked capitalism. What was their motive? Insecurity, jealousy? Capitalism has upgraded human existence on a wide scale as no other system ever has or can. Why did this pair attack that?
7730 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I couldn't put the story down. It was funny and a great mind tumbler. You might figure out who did it but the why is always interesting. I can't wait to read another one.
7064 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I've collected about 100 Kindle complete works now. Sadly, this was one of the 3 worst.
4715 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series is well written and keeps your attention through all of the books. The only thing I didn't like was that it ended. I would recommend it to everyone, young people and adults.
8705 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 most have felt like this young womaN
Having just visited Pompei, it brought the city to life for me. The repetition of ideas and incidents were tiresome... Some editing is needed.
1399 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great story. So well written.
8660 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved thid book as I do with all EL books. Great story and characrers. If you like to reed EL books you will not be disappointed with this one
9774 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The story was compelling and fast paced. hot scenes mixed with spence story was too short like a tease and left me wanting more.
Because this story could happen. Cases have happened that are very similar to it. There aren't explicit descriptions of sex in it - just enough to know that the victim (Alice) is in horrific emotional and physical pain. She is forced to eat almost nothing and shave off all body hair so she looks like a little girl at fifteen. She is then supposed to help the pedophile who kidnapped her to kidnap another little girl. She is bitter, but rebellious. The fact that she has sex with a couple of teen boys when she's away from her capturer is disturbing, but understandable because it's a way for her to rebel. It's very sad to hear how much she blames herself for what happened to her. She doesn't get help because her capturer threatens to kill her family - and he killed another girl's family, supposedly. She thinks he is all-powerful over her, and that no one can or will help her.
John Darryl Winston
Of course a paratime traveling civilization opens the possibility of all sorts of mischief and requires a police force. Since the Original Time Line has exhausted its resources, it needs paratime travel to obtain the resources it requires to continue to exist. It's the job of the Paratime Police to keep order among the paratimers and to keep the Paratime Secret at all costs.
"I gave her a great job ..." "she bought a beautiful home" "I needed her help ..." "She told me she couldn't do it ..." "Later I found out here business failed. I was really happy ..." "I go out of my way to make her life miserable .." (pp 179-180)
This was beautifully written with good character development and plot line. We even encounter a surprise along the way that will leave you with your mouth sitting open.
6382 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great story about a woman who is abducted by aliens and basically treated like a wild animal and eventually a sex toy for her Master. This definitly has age play aspects and harsh punishments. But boy is it a fun to read how the two main characters interact and eventually have feelings for each other other than Master/Pet.
My rating: 4.8 stars *****
9527 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this book. It was refreshing in the sense that the main character was portrayed as a real adult, someone who realizes that life can really suck and not be fair, and yet not complain about it and get right down to figuring out the best way to make the best of the situations the author throws him into. And, there are quite a number of fun situations that were extremely creative, dramatic, and/or funny. The sci-fi in the book was very much in the background, this is very much a character driven book with an emphasis on clashes of cultures and how governments can interact and with an implied message that one person can throw a wrench into the best laid plans. There are many things the author could have done better, of course. The apex of the plot seemed somewhat rushed and this somewhat detracts from the last few chapters of the book. There is a romantic plot line that seems completely unrealistic and which I found myself skipping over. And, one gets the feeling that if the author only tried and had more reviews and time to let the novel sink in, he/she probably should have extended the novel longer and covered more areas of the universe that is created/portrayed....we're given small snippets here and there. It would have helped add to the strength of the book to have expanded things more, especially areas the main character was not directly involved in but which later impact him.
3544 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Remember Zell Miller's impassioned speech at the Republican National Convention? Remember how articulately he enumerated the failings of the Democratic Party and its leaders? Remember his appeal to common sense and the power of his oratory? Then recall the analysis of his speech afterward by respected voices from all frequencies on the political spectrum? The conclusion: his speech didn't change a single mind, didn't capture a single vote for the President. The problem was that his appeal was not to the middle, where the difference is made, but to the already committed. Men in Black follows suit. It is designed to make Conservatives more comfortable with their conservatism. It is an articulate presentation of the argument for "originalism," or as it used to be called, "strict constructionism." If the Constitution doesn't say anything about abortion, then issues related to abortion cannot be adjudicated by the Supreme Court. A perusal of the chapter headings reveals its themes: Radicals in Robes...Justices in the Bedroom...Endorsing Racism...Al Qaeda Gets a Lawyer...and my personal favorite, Socialism from the Bench. Mark Levin is absolutely right; his arguments are sound, and the logic is well-developed. Yet, his bombastic style detracts from the presentation and ultimately makes us feel partisan, as opposed to intellectually curious. Levin's book may make the red states a shade redder, but the outreach to the undecided mind remains to be done.
I actually quite like it. As I write this the massive earthquake is still the top news, so the paper is steeped in reporting death tolls, survivor stories, etc. I certainly have been getting a more in-depth look at the aftermath of the earthquake than I get on the 30 second sound clips on the local news.
2783 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Elizabeth Scott has created a terrifyingly haunting story that needs to be read. So often when we hear tales of children who have been abducted, yet wander around. We wonder why they don't free themselves. Living Dead Girl answers the questions that those of us, who have not experienced the horror, will never understand.
Sheesh. Thankfully unsubscribed it before the trial period ended.
Alice, as a child, loved her White Rabbit, and had it taken from her in a traumatic way. She replaces the White Rabbit with Englishman Nigel, met on the Internet. But although Nigel provides a way of escape from her dreadful boss in Florida, and the gangsters who want to drag her into disaster, he turns out to have his own problems. Alice is a Stephanie Plum-like character, but far from being just a copy, Alice is an individual. If you enjoy Janet Evanovitch, you'll love The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland.
2982 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Scott Wyatt has been lusting after Tara Patrick for what seems like forever. Her voice makes him hot and while he can't see her, he knows that she is the woman for him. When her ex-boyfriend continues stalking her and making her life hell, Scott volunteers to take her mind off of her troubles.
Conclusion:
Parker Maguire, AKA the "Prince of Hollywood" or "Movie Midas," was looking to venture into something fun outside of Hollywood when he agreed to invest in DelRay's new nightclub. Right away he realizes that his idea of partying and the racket going on are totally different. The last thing he expects is for his attempt at getting a little fresh air to lead him to an enchanting young woman who isn't intimidated by his reputation or wealth.
At Belinta, Ky learned that the planet had ordered agriculture "ag" equipment over a year ago from Sabine Prime which was picked up by another transport company and never delivered. Belinta was desperate for the equipment. No one named Vatta had ever turned down a chance to profit and Ky was no different. Ky hoped to earn enough money so that her ship could be repaired instead of scrapped. Once the personal contract was signed, she was off to Sabine Prime.
As the story unfolds, we learn Yelena was an orphan, taken and raised under the protection and education of General Brazell (whose son she killed). By the end of the story, we learn she was not an orphan, but had been kidnapped for her hoped for, and anticipated, magical abilities.
1629 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very exciting western.
4736 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This had potential. Decent story line. But the unnecessary foul language, lack of morals on everyones' part turned me off almost immediately. Frankly I couldn't finish it. I cannot believe that three people gave it five stars. They have to be friends of the author. I was only glad it was free through kindle. I would have been very unhappy had I paid for this trash. I will say, I have received some great books free through kindle. To the author I have to say, When you get a good idea, don't mess it up with trashy language and conduct. You will lose a lot of readers if you don't change your style. POST REVIEW: I was favored with a really nasty response from the author regarding my review. Nice!!! Also either the author or a friend of the author duplicated a five star review to raise the rating of this book. Its okay to disagree and it shouldn't be met with animosity. I simply did not like the book. And now that I have more experience with the author and/or her friends, I won't read any of her other books.
5564 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "For Men Only" by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn is a quick and easy read on what men need to know about the significant woman in their lives (wife, fiancee, girlfriend) with a decidedly Christian point of view. An earlier title by the couple focused on what women need to know about the man in their lives. Now guys, it's our turn!
604 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OMG I love this series!! It was so different and new that I can't wait to read the next one!!
I highly recommend this book for long time fans and for new readers who like don't have the time to invest in getting to know a new author that they may not like after all.
9567 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There are many memoirs currently available to read but how many people can say that their father was wanted by the FBI and who used to be a business associate with Joey Gallo, a big time mobster before the Gotti family. Author and nighttime news assistant of the New York Times, Jennifer Mascia calls this life.
Note that I don't really do stars. To me a book is either worth reading or it isn't. I can't rate it three-fifths worth reading! The only reason I've relented and started putting stars up there is to credit the good ones, which were being unfairly uncredited. So, all you'll ever see from me is a five-star or a one-star (since no stars isn't a rating, unfortunately).
Shayna
Why didn't she call him out more for the exes and his behavior? I can't get past that contradictory statement that he made nor the fact that he invited an ex to the wedding and he was seen kissing said ex. On their wedding day! He tries to tell Francesca that the other women were jealous because she married him but they didn't know she heard them. Instead she decides to find him and speak to him about it only she found him kissing his ex. He tells her that a "relationsip based on respect and understanding is far more successful than one based on physical lust." So I'm guessing getting caught kissing another person on your wedding day AFTER exchanging vows (not that it's a good idea to be doing it before) is a sign of respect to the person you just wed.
While the glycemic diet is just another Atkin's spin off, there are some things we did not know before that that make it a bit easier to stay on, such as eating a bit of sweet at the end of the meal. This I had already found helped to get my blood sugar to go down more after a meal. I wish there had been more detail about that. And since I did skip some parts perhaps there is.
9377 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 loved this book, the characters were fantastic, recommend this love story to anyone wanting to get that gooey feeling again
Give it a read you will love it over and over again.
Design a sure-fire plan for paying off all debtmeaning cars, houses, everything
7277 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Such a lovely story. I really loved the Lewis family, especially Trevor. I enjoyed the story a lot. Too bad there wasn't an epilogue.
Though the book deals with some serious issues and raises many interesting questions (such as the role of faith in our lives and how disaster changes that role), the author in general uses a light hand to deal with those issues and questions. The characters are quirky and fun. You'll be glad you get to know them and sorry to let them go when the book is done.
9287 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good
987 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Absolutely fell in love the minute I started reading it.
240 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Don't miss this book if you enjoy a good, fast-paced read with a legal bent to it. The review from Kirkus Associates does a much better job of describing the book than I can, so I'll leave that to them. Had never read any of Lisa Scottoline's novels before, but after finishing MISTAKEN IDENTITY, I immediately ordered her previous novel, ROUGH JUSTICE.
1- Will Fraser. Simply put, I wouldn't mind having him convince me that going without sex with him is just plain wrong. Sinfully delicious is what he is. ^_^
Romance: 4.0:
377 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I really thought this book was a bit self-inflated garbage. I wanted to read the actual source of all the current popular "communist" talk. This thing reads like a freshman's college essay on Capitalism, when it seems they didn't really understand the concept. I kept picturing girls in beret's from the '70s walking around with a copy telling people how "cool and enlightened" they were. I would highly avoid skipping this one altogether.
There were a couple things I didn't quite like. Sometimes, a conflict or problem in the story seemed to be resolved a little too easily and conveniently. And there's the fact that Aislinn is seven during the first part of the story. The way she talks and acts makes her seem much more mature than her years. I guess that in a different time period, young children would grow up more quickly. Still, it seemed like she was a little too mature for her age at times.
(which is the sign of a great author) but I can't read another of his books just yet. I need a break from life. which is why I read, as I deal with Life every day at work; I need to check out some fantasy for a bit.
What I enjoyed from this read...
4875 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was short but sweet I like all of Leanne banks books. I'm trying to read all of her billionaire series
6716 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The story line had so much potential but the author raced to tell us and forgot to show. The ending was too trite. Not a satisfying read at all.
I do have two things that would make it better: first, the default font in this book is a bit larger than for other books, so they must have accidentally declared a font size in their source. This isn't a big deal. Second, this would have been a 5-star book if the original images had been included, as they are really the only things missing from this excellent collection.
8190 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Red Pony was a little strange. Ended in quite a strange manner. I turned the page and the story was over. Of course, The Pearl, Cannery Row, Of Mice and Men and Tortilla Flat are among my favorites!
2097 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 thank you for writing so many books i only have a quarter of them becase they are sometimes expensive on amazon kindle!
9196 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed the development of the characters and look forward to a further story from this author.
6352 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After reading book one, I had to read book two. I did not put book two down until I had finished. I guess that says it all in a nutshell. Now, on to book three. All are keepers.
Nina was never my favorite character, she is a little to pushy and has way to many thorns. During this book though I fell in-love with her through Greg. They both are hard headed stubborn, and doesn't know a good thing when it comes barreling through the door. The plot was fast paced and Marty got to kick butt in this book as well. I really hope Dakota Cassidy is planning a book for Wanda, she deserves it after all this crap Nina and Marty put her through. I definitely recommend.
8218 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this has all the books in the Atlantis series all in one bundle! only that makes it a great buy but Gena Showalters sexy alpha men and females who win them has me laughing, crying and cheering all at the same time. personal fave is the vampire king
9934 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Many of us use Facebook nearly every day, and some use it even more frequently. But how did this particular social network come to exist, and why is it now the most popular social network in the world?
1499 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I understand why this has become such a popular series. The characters are fascinating. This book is fast paced and keeps you guessing until the end.
a great book. I have loved them all. I always look forward to her new books.
I had to include this quote from the manifesto as I found it ironic - "He (the working man) becomes an appendage of the machine, and it is only the most simple, most monotonous, and most easily acquired knack, that is required of him." Ironic as they claim this is the state of the working man under bourgeois rule but this is ultimately what would happen to countless millions under communist rule in the 20th century.
5160 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book. I have read all of her books and have loved them all. I re-read her books all the time. I have even gotten my mom hooked on her books.
I wasn't sure if I would like ALL HE EVER WANTED, being somewhat skeptical with the male narration, but it worked for me. Shreve creates a character that the reader will loathe, or maybe feel pity for, but I certainly had strong feelings towards this man who I felt was a chauvinist and a pompous jerk. But was he a result of the times? Maybe. Still, the life he and Etna create together is far from perfect, and I could certainly understand Etna's needs. Anita Shreve does it again, and has written another absorbing novel in ALL HE EVER WANTED.
I have craved Scott's story since Annmarie McKenna first released Blackmailed. His characterization was realistic and his emotions were valid. Never having given his blindness a second thought, Scott knew that given the chance, he could take care of Tara, and that is just what he did.
*****
It doesn't take long to read this, and her lunch with Worrall and the interview is captivating.
2455 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had read all these years ago. I recently found Wings in the Night Part 1 for a real deal and decided to download to my kindle and revisit one of my favorite series from long ago. I got caught up again. I then immediately upon finishing part 1 downloaded Wings in the Night Part 2 and read all of them. I am now looking on the Wings in the Night Web Site and checking for Rhiannon's Chronicles and info on the new books coming out. This series does not disappoint. It matters not if you are revisiting it or if you are a first timer. It will set the scene for the new books and/or give you a great series for your immediate enjoyment. I highly recommend.
4025 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Religion Explained: The human instincts that fashion gods, spirits and ancestors by Pascal Boyer, Heinemann, 2001; Vintage (Random House) 2002, 448 ff.
2758 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this creative and intricate retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. It was a bit of a mash with Dracula and some Transylvanian folk tales tossed in the mix too. I am a total sucker for the fairy-tale redo, I'll admit it. I think Juliet Marillier may be a new favorite.
5163 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I own this series in paperback but decided I needed to have it with me at all times. I love most of Susan's series, but this is definitely one of my all time favorites. The only thing I can't figure out is why all 4 books aren't bundled, just the first three
mysteries.
Del owns the sex club Janine visits, but to her surprise she learns that he is also the CEO of Delacroix Motors, and faces the same concerns and judgments she must endure. He is respectful and caring and knows how to draw out her inner sex kitten in a safe and satisfying way. Del does grow a little on his own, but it isn't well developed. We don't climb into his skin and feel the changes happening as we do with Janine. This journey is definitely more about Janine than Del and their happily ever after.
266 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Divided into two sections: Learning to Listen and Learning to Obey, with discussions questions at the end of each of the fourteen chapters, makes this book a good source for an individual devotional or for a group Bible study. The author uses tons of scripture and real life situations to make her points. This is a good one for any fan of Joyce Meyer.
3193 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! I ;thought it was a bit slow going at first, but then I was hooked. This is an awesome book. I highly recommend it!
From the few pages, I was hooked. Read a good chunk of it in one day.
3947 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent read. One of the most fascinating books I have ever read. I already recommended to others.
1558 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a former U.S. Navy submariner so I detected some errors in submarine operations and procedures...no boatswains mates or boatswains whistles on subs...it's "Dive, Dive" and "Surface, Surface, Surface" when ordering these operations with accompanying equal number of claxon preparations. Topside vents don't spray when surfacing since they're shut tight to allow air to blow ballast out the flood ports in the bottom of the boat. All that aside, however, the book was a great adventure and I enjoyed it very much.
Boyer rejects the standard sociological and psychological explanations of religion. He doesn't deny that religion have social or psychological aspects, indeed, one of the reasons why religion is so pervasive is precisely that it fits right into our social relations. However, Boyer believes that we must dig deeper. For instance, why aren't all our social relations completely secularized? After all, *some* of them are, showing that religion isn't absolutely necessary. So why is it so widespread? Boyer also wants to know why some supernatural concepts are more common than others. Why are religious beliefs about gods and spirits, rather than singing islands or talking cats? All these concepts are equally counter-intuitive.
2. Suggestions for helping your woman deal with issues in her thinking about past incidents that may pop up in her mind.
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3953 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great seller.
Tanya
Another five-stars for an fluent storyline filled a ton of imagination and a touch of historical realism.
For one who has ever found themselves living with their feet planted firmly on the ground, but their head filled with fictional images from some of their fictional favorites this book is sure to entertain.
8697 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of my favorite books by Ms Lennox. There is a great plot with no adversity between the main characters. It is well written and the sexual tension is portrayed beautifully. I highly recommend this book.
Christiana had grown to be such a beauty, and he has tried to keep her out of his thoughts, but he was losing the fight. He promotes her up in the household, making the other maids furious. After she is attacked, he takes care of her personally, and warns of serious consequences if something happens again. He thinks it only lust in the beginning, but she has always loved him.
To Do List starts out hot right out of the box, and then keeps getting hotter. Lauren Dane has a knack for making readers feel the passion and excitement of a new relationship. I love how Belle and Rafe are up front with each other about the attraction they've been feeling for a while. The dialog between them is inspired, as are the steamy fantasies they share with each other.
I heartily recommend it, and especially recommend "Without Reservations" and "With Caution" (in that order), two more stories set in the same universe (the characters in this book have been mentioned in Without Reservations). While I enjoy the other two books more, this is still a wonderful and entertaining tale.
1702 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Everything about this book is rather absurd. I loved CC's early FBI books. The characters and tension and storylines drew me right in. This book is silly and boring. The way the characters speak to each other makes them appear foolish rather than witty. The plot is plodding and not all that interesting. The romance isn't very deep. There just isn't much good I can say about this book.
6804 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Takes on back in time when life was simple. When we had to think when we read and we did not have pages of blood and guts because we have no imagination. The stories are similar yet different. The characters endearing and sometimes we feel sorry for the murderers. Simple tales for simple people. Pity we cannot have more
2428 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This tells the story of a researcher who uses himself as a subject with some interesting consequences. This certainly is a roller coaster ride for your mind and I suggest you buckle up your seat belt and keep your arms inside the car at all times! It's sort of like if you took every episode of "Outer Limits", mushed them all together, and put the mixture on steroids! This was a confusing story at first, but once I got the hang of what it really was, I must admit I enjoyed it. I would recommend this novella to anyone in the mood for something very different. It really is an enjoyable read.
In Alpha and Omega by Patricia Briggs, we meet Anna, a recently turned werewolf, whom everyone believes to be a true submissive wolf. But when Charles Cornick arrives, son of the Marrok werewolf (or king as we humans understand better), arrives to investigate some problems in the Chicago pack, he knows immediately that Anna is more than anyone thinks, and is one very special female he could easily fall for.
Defiantly a must read for those that enjoy sexy, steamy, hot romance books - especailly with more then one sexy, steamy, hot guy :)
Dev is new to town. He and his best friend Cole(and his mate Caroline) are going to be relocating for work. Dev stumbles upon a the local pack assualting there Omega. He get angry and goes to recue him. Laine, the local Omega and doesn't have a filter on his mouth. He says what is on his mind. Both to their joy, they realized early on in the book they are destined to be mates. When the local pack Alpha continues to torment Laine, Dev has to decide what he will do to proctect his new lover/mate.
7047 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A terrific book set in Wyoming with winter looming and a wonderful cast of characters. Sheriff Walt Longmire sometimes seems like the long-suffering ring-master of a law-enforcement circus.
4173 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good Book. agreed with the other reviewer didn't like that he went to a club to party with another woman. but whatever LOVED IT.
272 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ISBN: 1974604284 - Slightly cheaper. Far more attractive cover!
"Spanish Blood" starts with the murder of a political opponent. A detective is assigned to search the murdered man's country cabin - and finds a dead body! Sam finds an informer and speaks to him before he is shot. Sam follows this lead, but winds up captured. Sam's speech leads to more dead bodies, and the case is now closed. The last pages present the shocking surprise ending.
Great plot, great whining on Nina' s part, great cuss words, and all this cloaked in a love story.
8909 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Here we have families within families all living under one roof. What would anyone expect that eventually "fireworks" would erupt. Suspenseful and fun.............thank goodness families today are not like those within the covers of this book. A good read and very much Georgette Heyer.............what a clever authoress she was.
9283 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoy the story of Ryan and Ginny....friends, co-workers, Dom/sub and lovers. Mari Carr painted a wonderful picture of friends who finally succumb to the feelings that their friends have known about for years. The added element of a Dom finding his submissive made the story even more enjoyable for me.
8141 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i loved this book. i have read sevral of alexanders books this one is the best so far. cant wait for more.
The only criticism I have for this story is that at one point Max considers ending her relationship with Ryan because he has become to overprotective and overbearing after a series of increasing malicious threats and vandalism to her car and property. But this deliberation occurs immediately following a party with Ryan and her friends, where they were all having a good time. End of the chapter. Then at the beginning of the very next chapter she's thinking of breaking it off. And while it wasn't completely unexpected that her character would rebel against Ryan's increasing protectiveness, I mean he's an ex-military man, who run's a security consulting firm, and who has come to have strong feelings for Max. She's trying out freedom for the first time. It's only natural that he would feel the way he does, and for her to feel the way she does. I get that, and expected this issue to come up between them at some point, but it was such an abrupt shift...from party, to possible breakup without a transition that I had to stop and turn back a page just to make sure that I didn't miss something or that my e-reader didn't skip a page or two accidentally. I wish that there would have been at least one scene where Max either expressed her thoughts internally about Ryan's increasingly overbearing and overprotective nature as he reacts to the danger surrounding her, or a scene wear Ryan completely overreacted to something that happened, prompting Max to consider ending their love affair. That being said, other than this one drawback I thought Turn It On was pretty close to perfection.
Two neighouring kingdoms, Draconia and Skithdron, are at odds and while the former boasts dragons as native beings, the latter has venomous serpentine beasts called skiths. These usually solitary creatures are being controlled for use in warfare by King Lucan. Adora, a healer woman, has just been seriously wounded by skiths and saved by a dragon, and now she is resting in the BORDER LAIR while her injuries heal. An older dragon knight called Jared, bonded to a female dragon called Kelzy, is caring for her and gradually falling for the courageous woman. Prince Nico of Draconia arrives and discerns that Adora is likely to be of lost royal blood, as she can 'hear' dragon speech and magically heal others.
3642 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great series
To be honest I did not finish reading the book.
However, Jena and her sisters have a secret. Since they were small children they have once a month been visiting the Other Kingdom to dance the night away in a world of magic. This world and their secret are on the verge of being destroyed when their cousin Cezar decides that the girls are incapable of looking after themselves in their fathers absence.
2366 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is worth the money for another version of your Bible. It reads somewhere in between the NKJV and the KJV, but closer the the KJV. It's definetely worth adding to your array of literature in you Kindle collection. Amazon has made the price affordable for a concise publication of the "Word of God". You won't be disappointed. Oh and yes, Genesis is literal. Study and find out, It's time you knew the truth.
832 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fast-paced and well-written. I have some catching up to do since I started with the 4th Sisterhood book. Really enjoy the element of the spirit of Nikki's adopted sister playing a supportive role for Nikki.
BFN Greggorio!
1325 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In my undergrad degree, I studied physics, up through atomic and nuclear (and aced my classes). I used all available resources and research materials to check out McTaggart's sources and interpretations of concepts.
2786 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Living Dead Girl is told from the point of view of a young teenage girl who goes by the name of Alice, even though that is not her true name. When she was a little girl, she was taken by a pedophile who has sexually abused her for years. Alice is becoming a woman and her "owner" doesn't want her to grow up. The reader sees through the eyes of Alice the horrible abuse she under goes and how she has been brainwashed to the point she no longer has her own identity. We wonder if she will be able to escape the monster or will he kill her like he has done to the other Alices' in the past.
910 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Always have liked Grimm's
All kidding aside this book is one dull read. I forced myself to get through it, but it was it was a difficult book to convince myself to pick up. The number of positive reviews may cause me to begin to read book 2 in the hopes that it improves. There is an interesting story here to be told, but Jeff Inlo is not an interesting storyteller.
Although I'm not Jewish, Ms. Kellerman's detailed narrative makes learning about Orthodox Judaism a real pleasure.
Anyar is a young Melanian soldier, assigned to a unit that meets with the enemy Nazarians. He catches the eye (and the lust) of the Nazarian Envoy, Vanyae, who is also the Nazarian prince. Vanyae has plans to capture the powerful Melanian commander and decides to take along another hostage, to ensure the commander's cooperation. Who does he pick? You got it. Anyar is beautiful, strong, and open-minded, and Vanyae desires him to the exclusion of everything else.
2576 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I grew up watching the Winnie the Pooh movies and shows from Disney, and also reading the Pooh picture books. But I recently realized that I had never read the original Pooh books! So that is why I bought this book (along with the first Pooh book). It's such a wonderful book and brings back so many memories of childhood and innocence. These books can be read by people of all ages! It's not just for kids! I enjoyed reading it myself and to the kids I babysit for. The pictures are in black and white, so if you're someone who prefers color or doesn't like B&W, I suggest buying another version of the book. But I don't mind the original Black and White version. The illustrations are wonderfully done. This is a must buy for any Pooh fan!
Watch out for singed fingers when reading this hot book! I want to know what happens next in their lives!
"Wolf Games" was a short, but steamy read that curled my toes and had me salivating for a taste of sexy werewolf Erik. Not only was this one hot wolf he was also one of the sweetest guys you will ever meet. He really knows how to treat his mate Maggie and shows her nothing, but kindness and understanding. The relationship wasn't rushed either and there was definitely chemistry between these two. There was a lot of hilarious sarcasm used in this book as well. Most of it coming from Maggie, but that's why I love her. The only real complaint I have about this book was that we didn't get to know much about Erik's back story.
In short, the ZPF allows us to literally be able to read the energy (sea) waves of the universe. This is quite a bit of heavy-lifting for one field and one concept to prove itself capable of.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have seen complaints that the heroine was a pushover and the hero a world class SOB, but given the plot, it's exactly how one would expect them to act/react.
Suetonius held nothing back in writing about the personal habits of the emperors and their families, nor did he hold back in his moral judgement of them. Of Tiberius, for instance, he wrote that Tiberius did so many other wicked deeds under the pretext of reforming public morals--but in reality to gratify his lust for seeing people suffer--that many satires were written against the evils of the day, incidentally expressing gloomy fears about the future.... At first Tiberius dismissed these verses as the work of bilious malcontents who were impatient with his reforms and did not really mean what they said. He would remark: 'Let them hate me, so long as they fear me!' But, as time went on, his conduct justified every line they had written.
7255 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great and practical ideas to grow in holiness. It is to be read and retread.
for such a short story it had a lot of depth. I really enjoyed it.
1542 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fast moving mystery series with an emphasis of Jewish living. The author skillfully weaves the rules and possible concerns, such as kosher food, for living throughout the stories. The reader is never lost or confused with the plot twists. Believable characters, dialogue and story lines. This series crimes are graphic at times.
4. Do not invest in whole life insurance. Instead, take the difference between the cost of whole life and the cheaper term life and invest.
6361 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved the first book in this series, Stuck in the Middle. Age Before Beauty is another wonderful story from Virginia Smith. It is well written and the characters seem real. I am not a wife or mother but I know stay-at-home mothers including my aunt. I remember the Tupperware lady stint among a few others like keeping other babies at home and using her degree to tutor a little.
4163 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I realize. I got this book for free but..... it's not at all complete. It talks about carving and tells you to look at the photos and temper plates. Well there are none to look at.info is pretty good but sure needs the photos an templates
9874 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ok, I admit that I just last week rated Deadly Gamble: The First Charlie Parker Mystery (Charlie Parker Mystery Series) the best I had found on Kindle, but this one is even better, and it is the first that I have given 5 stars. I got so entertained by the eccentric characters of the small town that I forgot to keep my mind on figuring out "who-dunnit". It is a light-hearted mystery, but that doesn't mean that it's a no-brainer. I usually figure out the culprit in the mysteries I read, and I did not come close on this one. The ending is also very unexpected and caused me to laugh out loud, literally.
4832 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I ain't read it i got it cause at the time it was free lol figured it wasn't a risk on my end so when i get time i'll read it.
Now we come forward in time to the present and Special Agent Steven Thatcher of the North Carolina Stake Bureau of Investigations is at a scene in the woods where a anonymous tip led them to find a young girl's body that had been in the woods awhile. Very gruesome sight. What is weird is the girl was 16, a cheerleader and had beautiful long dark hair. She was found nude and with a shaved head. No clues in the woods at all.
In between is a consideration of the following issues--class conflict (bourgeoisie versus proletarians), proletarians and communists, a critique of socialist and communist literature, and a comparison (and contract) with other opposition parties.
Belinda
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 2)
Ms. Silkstone's story was very well written. I loved the descriptions throughout the story, they covered everything from the sights and sounds of Alice's life to the smells of rotting fish and fright and horror.
R.G. Alexander's steamy vampire/were/witch romance series: Regina in the Sun (Children of the Goddess)
Again, I don't read a lot of books with dragons but I can not recommend this book highly. Great characters, a relevant storyline and a great romance make for an awesome book.
it's a sexy and very romantic story.
But alas for romance. The _Analog_ space-drive articles petered out after the middle of 1962. The Dean drive came to naught. We never did discover a Tom Swift or a Dick Seaton. America won the space race, but it did so with conventional liquid fuel rockets rather than an FTL drive or repelatron fields. Still, Leinster's novel maintains a certain charm and quirkiness. It is one of his most entertaining and original works.
Yet the editorial piece in the Shanghai paper took the US papers to task, trying to be 'sarcastic', but with a noteable lack of success. The editor asked (paraphrase): "Are the US papers suggesting that the sense of loss to a Chinese parent is lessened if they have two children and lose only one; or have three children and yet lose only one; or have four...."(you get the drift; they went up to TEN children). The piece did not make a lot of sense (I know I am reporting the piece very poorly), but the editorial completely, and knowingly I bet, missed the whole point of the US articles. Never once did the editor address the fact that older women would not be able to have another child. Rather, the editorial ended up praising the one-child rule.
Approximately 2/3rds through the book are "15 Steps to God-Consciousness: Lessons and Exercises". An example is #8 "resist not evil". Applying the Teaching: explains that it means overcoming evil without resisting it (and more detail). An exercise follows, explaining how to practice the concept by making a perception change. It involves facing your fears and hidden feelings. Evil has power over you ONLY WHEN YOU GIVE IT POWER. (This concept alone is priceless, once you really get it.)
2261 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you are going to buy Wallace Wattles, you may as well get the three books in one anthology. It is only two dollars extra.
6952 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 review I don't watch much TV. Contrary to my normal system of loving a book and then seeing the results on film, I fell for Longmire on A&E in the third season when my great niece was an extra in episode four. From there I read the books as I found them. I decided to give myself, for Christmas, the series of Longmire by Craig Johnson. And boy, am I impressed.
Rating 4 out of 5 stars
1. Vivian Arend's Wolf Signs: Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1 fun, light were-romance series (lower on the erotic scale)
7356 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 They said that there's a fine line between hate and love , and that's exactly what Josh and Becky are in , that fine line is keeping those too into that combustible chemistry.
Surprisingly the character I did not believe perfectly was Alice herself. At 42 and twice BADLY divorced, she is still far too trusting and willing to blatantly ignore warning signs in her relationship with Nigel. His British accent and excuses are all she needs to fall for him time and time again even though she has evidence throughout the story of his infidelities and livelihood inconsistencies.
3207 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sue Monk Kidd has shown us the way to be strong women, by being together, sharing each other's burdens and joys. I was awed by August and her intelligent insight into the human condition. I am looking forward to reading more from Sue.
I jumped into this series without knowing that much about it. People were gushing and raving about this series everywhere and I just couldn't look pass it anymore, so I had to see what it's about.
I could not put this book down and have went back to read it again.
Mother Holle
Enright has created an unreliable and creative narrator in Veronica. While reading it, several times I found myself confused and thought this book is crazy and it doesn't make sense, until I figured out that Veronica was verging on major mental illness and trying to make sense out of a past that didn't make sense at all. By golly, I got it. The lightbulb in my brain went off. Enright is pure genius.
In this work, Barbara teaches us how to release the joy within us and use God's promises to fill our souls with laughter instead of sorrow and grief.
282 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Learning history is learning the good the bad and the ugly. I encourage to read this book and see how flawed their thinking was.
Ryder's immediate reaction is to assume all 3 have swindled him and from the looks of his estate impoverished him as well. As punishment he kicks out his cousin Lewis and tells Jesse he will be taking advantage of his marital rights-she will also have 30 days in his bed before she will be in prison with the others. She protests her innocence in the whole affair and tries to show him she was taking care of things the best she could. Opium, Laudnum and alcohol are never far from his reach, making it difficult for him to really see things clearly. He does not trust her and she is falling in love with him. When she starts actually making references to her absence in 30 days-he starts to feel he would rather not lose her and asks her to stay and help rid him of his addiction. (Could he be starting to care for this woman who lied and cheated her way into his life?) This woman -in whose arms he can forget the withdrawls for a while...............
9999 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a wonderful story! I loved all the characters. Nothing overly descriptive. A fast read. You know. Even though I haven't read many books by Jodi Picoult, it seems like something along the lines of what she would write.
7570 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Beth Kery has done it again. This is a sizzling HOT, erotic BDSM tale about soul mates wrapped in a suspenseful crime drama for the frame. Though circumstances have kept them apart, they relentlessly carried each other in their hearts. This is another "can not put it down" read. I certainly could have read another 200 pages of the crime story; as is the book has a lot of sex scenes. This book is about 75% erotic romance and 25% crime story. Although some of the other reviewers have provided in depth synopsis of the plot, I recommend this book.
The Ritual Bath, a mikvah, is used by orthodox Jews to ritually cleanse their bodies and souls. It is performed by immersing one's entire body into a pool of running (as opposed to stagnant) water and chanting prayers.
I enjoyed this book but there were elements about it that just didn't sit well with me. The heroin Grace is willing to degrade herself and be abused by Trick as soon as he starts touching her. I just didn't like what a door mat she was.
other books in this series ....
931 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 arrived as expected. It was fun to reread this fairy tales. Fun to revisit my youth would recommend it to anyone
7005 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It seem like a just another hunting accident that took the life of Cody Pritchard, but soon Walt Longmire and his city born deputy Victoria (Vic) Moretti soon realize that it is more. Cody and three other local boys were convicted of attacking a young Cheyenne woman and got off with very light sentences, but someone in Abasroka County has decided that they need a life term and revenge is a dish best served cold.
6415 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an absolutely awesome buy if you're interested in starting the Steele series. Loved all the stories in this book including the first short story of Dane and Sienna. Loved all the Steele brothers and cousin Vanessa' stories. Chance and Kylie had a sweet and very funny coming together. Lots of mischief. Sebastian(Bas) and Jocelyn had a feisty and rocky road to travel. Also in that story was the very touching and loving story between Jocelyn's sister Leah and Reese the man she loved but left behind without a word. Then you have Morgan who finally found Lena Spears, his perfect woman, even if she doesn't agree with him. Can't not love a beautiful man that loves your family too. Last but not least Vanessa and sworn enemy, the delicious Cameron Cody, who like Morgan has wanted his woman from a far for too long and is tired of waiting. Taking matters into his own hands, he lays out a proposition she can't, and deep down doesn't want to refuse. All the stories in the bundle are well worth the read and I found them all thoroughly hot and enjoyable. Great value on a great read.
6667 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fun summer read....interesting plot too! Worth your time to take a pause!
You won't be sorry you did!
There are a couple of hints about new threats coming up, and I can't wait to see what those are, but the book, (whose overall tone has been one of defeat), ends on a high note on both fronts.
I am not a scifi nerd or fantasy fan myself, therefore many names are lost on me. Doesn't seem to matter much. The narrator is an involved person, but is slow to disclose his identity. Takes him about half through the novel. The explanation for the name Wao comes a few pages later. No spoilers.
5549 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great clarity about the differences in how men and women think and feel. Good examples of what one spouse says and the complexity different way the words are perceived.
Cezar is the bad guy in all of this. Quite unfair really, but of course children can't be expected to know what they want - or is that really true? Jena doesn't get exactly what she wants either, but she apparently accepts her other gift happily. And Costi? Well, he got the hard end of the bargain.
9932 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0
The Shrinking Man (RosettaBooks into Film) .
1272 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Author Junot Díaz has a true gift for words. Even though this story of a social outcast discovering his identity is fictional, the tone is true. I don't know much about being a teenager from the Dominican Republic or being a Dominican living in New Jersey, but The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao seems to capture those worlds perfectly.
Intrigue, romance, sex (hot steamy sex) sadness,devestation, heart break and fun,, what is there not too love about the family that faces all these life changing things and still see the benefits of loving and carng for each other is what life is all about.
Jeff: Do NOT listen to the petty critics on here. You have the talent, and despite minor text typos and grammatical errors - the work is good.
4262 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the "original" Winnie the Pooh and these books are priceless. So happy I was able to get all four on the anniversary of Winnie the Pooh. I ordered the hardback books so they will hold up for my grandchildren years from now. You won't be disappointed in these books.
872 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Thanks for a great product , never disappointed when we order thru Amazon
In the story - there is only one mate destined for the men of this planet, they call them the gemmate. They are genetically and otherwise perfect mates for each other.
Last Ranger
8511 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great book with a good story line. Plenty of romance and sex scenes. Would recommend the other books from this series.
The characters are endearing, the writing is mature, and the plot is good. I'm hoping Ms. Langley has another in the series up her sleeve with Rhys and Sterling...
While many of the abbreviations used mean nothing to the non-military and while I completely gave up trying to figure out who outranked who I did enjoy the book.
9763 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Way too short!!! The characters and story was very good but too short and not enough detail. I enjoyed the story.
8338 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm having lots of fun reading Elizabeth's books. She has a way of transporting me into another world. I find myself getting lost in these stories and can't wait until I can finish my chores and return to my make believe world of romance.
5927 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This short standalone story is one of my favorites of the Mercy Thompson/Alpha and Omega intertwined series. A reread for me, each time is just as enjoyable as the first. I highly recommend this book and the series.
MacArthur ends the book with some answers to common questions people have about the Gospel.
8549 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There is a reason why Harlequin has been one of the top publishers around. Despite the hundred of books they had printed they still manage to produce short reads like this one.
5089 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sometimes I'm not sure whether a long drawn out epilogue would live up to my expectation because just being happy with a lot of sex doesn't make up a good read. But Reason Enough really did blew me away with only 45 pages. Damn. Megan Hart is still able to make me feel so much with only a novella. She cramped a few hot sex scene, Elle's inner turmoil on her decision whether to have a child or not and all sorts of emotion running through her in a few short pages.
Nikita
821 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great storyline. The pace is fairly fast and moves well. The sisters overcome tragedy, but persevere to fulfill their mission. Loved it!
Many scholars of comparative religion have pretty much given up trying to explain religion. When I studied comparative religion I was told at the very first lecture that "methodological agnosticism" is the official line, and that religion ultimately cannot be explained, if only because archaeological artefacts or written sources are absent from most of human prehistory. I suspect this position is a counter-reaction to the self-assertive theories of the past, from Tylor and Spencer to Marx, Freud and Eliade. Ultimately, all these theories proved to be wanting, one way or another (I mean, Freud?!). Boyer, who is a French-American professor of anthropology with field experience from Cameroon is daring enough to propose another self-assertive theory!
3626 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Axel Vander tells us from the opening of this sensitive and tension-filled study of identity that he is not who he says he is. A respected scholar and professor at a California college, Vander is recognized for his thoughtful philosophical papers and books, especially his ironically entitled The Alias as Salient Fact: The Nominative Case in the Quest for Identity. Just before he leaves for a conference on Nietzsche in Turin, however, he receives a letter from a young woman in Antwerp, questioning his own identity and asking to meet with him. As the novel unfolds, we come to know more about the "real" Axel Vander and more about his mysterious correspondent, the emotionally disturbed Cass Cleave.
The story is entrancing. The characters are believable and personable. You know people like Jake and Remi and Chay and Keaton and even Sterling. It's a super-fast, andrenaline-kicking, blood-pumping rollercoaster ride of emotions and... a sequel is in the works!
9194 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book. Sure it was slow in parts, but I remained engaged. I thought there was good character development, great characters, a great plot and it was easy to put myself in the scenes I was reading. I see there are eight more books in this series. I shall probably read them all.
6980 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved every single thing about it. It did take a bit to get used to the authors style of writing, not really knowing who, for sure, was speaking until a little bit in. He does tend to just kind of switch and mesh. But, that is not a problem when you look at how friggin great the characters are, the setting, the funny parts (a lot).....all of it. I loved this book and have already started the second. I have not seen the series, but from what I've read about the difference between the books and the show, I'm not in any hurry. I'm enjoying the hell outta the book(s) so far, and I'll just stay with them for awhile. Thank you to the author for such good stuff.
The narrators believe that a curse, the "fuku" shapes the family's destiny. Flipping back and forth in time, the story provides a more rational foundation for the family's troubles. The insecurity of childhood and peer rejection play a big role in emotions and hence the fates of both Oscar and his mother. Both love deeply and risk a lot through their loyality. Both expect that their love should be reciprocated which leads to parallel trauma for the mother and son. Perhaps if they had had knowledge of their grandfather and father respectively, they would be more realistic.
5185 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good book
Niki Lee
What did you dislike - Nothing
9294 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Having problems moving from one Chapter to anther. This was suppose to be formatted to move easily, but I found it hard to navigate. I will look for another one that is easier to navigate.
8797 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sweet, tender, holiday love...
This is a reread and my mind hasn't changed.
Now on page 16 you are told that you can figure your body mass index on the chart 2.4. but the chart has only height and weight boxes. Nowhere in the book are you told what to do with the height and weight figures tocompute your body mass.
9614 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. Kept me interested from the beginning. I loved the twists and turns of the story. Rooting for Margo the whole time.
6770 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 To honestly say, i was actually going to give this book a three rating. Why? Because first it was very slow, and made me desperate to get to the end (more like finish, and get it over with), because it just kept going on and on endlessly and I kept putting it off for a few days, and the fact that it wasn't my type of book to read (the cover lured me). To myself, I'm like "When is the end coming?!" It was too too long. And i felt like some parts were unneeded. Instead though i gave it a four star rating. Why? Because the story was sad. I wanted Jesse to live, and not just b part of her dreams in the end. I wanted him to live happy, and Sarah. The ending was not what i expected. I thought it'd be a happy ending. Well, it did, but seriously, I wanted him 2 stay alive. :(. The book almost left me in tears. After all he's been through, and what he's experienced, and that's what he gets in the end?? Not cool. Its worth a read, and i would recommend it. :). Good job Lowe.
3967 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't know that Wallace Wattles is going to make me rich because I believe that, in order for many of these ideas to be effective, on must have their own house in order and not just concentrate on getting "rich". Regardless, Wattles has a very concise book here that expounds greatly on what The Secret was so sorely lacking. I read this one in just an afternoon.
6014 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
Sometimes you get a book or one is recommended to you and you read the synopsis and you cringe and you just don't want to tell the person that--"No, this book just really is not for me. Thanks, anyway." You probably feel guilty or pained because it means a lot to the person and it really would make them happy for you to show an interest in the thing that they enjoy, but try as you might, you just can't imagine this book in your lifetime, or for that fact, the next one either. This book had no true blaring faults when I read the synopsis, but when I read it I worried I might be having that feeling because it would be a "boy-centric" Sci-fi. BUT I WAS WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! It was sort of "boy-centric"story but I totally got into this book and loved it hard.
I'm giving only two stars because it was misleading and I am wasting time calling customer service, writing this review, wrapping the items back up, and then dropping them off to be sent. But they were worth the price and do look nice.
By unbelievably miraculous once in a billion coincidence, Rosaleen and Lily end up at exactly the same house in which her mother did indeed stay for a while before her death. That's pretty much the entire story, but of course, the author puts the pedal to the medal and runs on long after this because clearly this is nowhere near enough angst, suffering, metaphor, and cuteness to make it medal material.
This story is fast paced with chapters that are only a few pages long. I was worried at first that I wouldn't understand enough about the story with it being like that, but I was pleasantly surprised. This story definitely peaked my interest and took only a few hours to read. It coming as a prequel to the Aspect of Crow Trilogy and is well written. I'd definitely give it a go.
4277 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A classic in a new practical format, defenetly worth the price, wonderfully illustrated, caputring the ferl of thr original print.
7772 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This is one of those times where I wish we could score 1/2 stars, I would give 1 1/2 here.
Well, they were a fast read-I had it done in 30 minutes. It was a really cute story and just really fun to read. The author did a good job a starting with an intriguing story and leaves off in a way that you just have to start reading the next one.
2547 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Laugh out loud funny and not just for children.
7732 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Yes...in spite of run-on sentences, and a few incorrect homonyms in editing.... I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Characters that reflected a throwback to Sam Spade and Phillip Marlowe made it a fun, guilty pleasure of a book.
Even with a disease that can rob an elder of dignity the author gave the grandfather his own special brand of value and charm without down playing the very difficult of job of caring for someone that isn't able to see to his own needs anymore. It wasn't grim, it wasn't sappy .... it was magnificent and inspiring. If I could have given this book ten stars I would have.
Twan Eng Tan's writing is magical: deft and delicate, even in the most brutal of scenes. He spares his characters nothing, but surrounds them with beauty. I almost wrote that he also shows them compassion, but that's not true. Instead, they are gently illuminated in all their beauty, strength and flaws, and it is up to the reader to pass -- or reserve -- judgment.
Some question if MacArthur is saying that a person who is saved must live like Christ is their Lord 24 and 7. MacArthur points out that a believer can be disobedient to their Lord. His whole point is that if we are following Christ, there will be a difference between our life and that of an unbeliever.
It's an easy read, and it's highly useful. You can get rich by acting in a certain way, and having certain beliefs. I believe this already. The one concept that was new to to me the importance of gratitude, which activates the higher vibrations of your mind, and assists mightily in manifesting what you desire.
Speaking of the Games, I cannot wait to read TJ's book. I adore his clumsy ass! I was happy to see Erik make the others stop teasing him but also yelled at TJ for putting himself down. The kid is brilliant and he deserves a place in the pack.
Bad part: giant lump of text is tedious to read without any pictures.
1040 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Not worth time,
8238 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I do not know what makes a good book or one that I really like and will read over and over. This is one of those books.
1845 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I do not know how I hadn't read Justin and Lorren's story before, however I am grateful that I have now. I truly believe things and people come into your life for a reason, a season and a lifetime. Justin and Lorren's story encompasses two of the three, the reason being healing and the final being a lifetime.
521 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love all of Allison Brennan's work and I really just found her not long ago. I like reading books by the same author so you can stay connected to the characters. However, I think I've ran out of books to read now! Write faster Allison!!
The story is intriguing and the twists and turns keep you guessing. Did he kill all four girls or is there another killer out there? I could not put it down, but that is true for her other books too. Do not miss this one. Good Reading.
He really keeps the plot going, and I was interested all the way.
This book covers the results of various experiments in Quantum Physics, both early research and contemporary research studies. This book is organized in three parts with 12 detailed chapters covering the following subjects: The prologue gives us a look at the coming revolution. Part one (The resonating universe) covers light in the darkness, the sea of light, beings of light, the language of the cell and the resonating with the world. Part two (The extended Mind) explains the creative observer, sharing dreams, the extended eye and the endless here and now. Part three (Tapping into the field) covers the healing field, telegram from Gaia and the zero point age.
I won the book Wild Rain from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.
6422 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Madeline `Maddie' Jones may not be `head over heels' for her boyfriend Gabe but she's certainly more than satisfied with their sexual relationship. Leaving him never once entered her thoughts. However when she meets Gabe's best friend, Connor, she's torn between the attraction she feels toward him and the already structured relationship she shares with Gabe.
1135 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read several Shannon Stacey books and the Devlin Group series is by far my favorites! This book is the 2nd of the 3 book series (in order: 72 hours, On the Edge, No Surrender). I never read books twice, but I will definitely be revisiting this series and I saw on the authors website that a 4th one is in the works! I can't say enough about this series and can definitely not pick a favorite!
Lily Wickham is running out of options. Fired yet again for her perpetual clumsiness and inability to be unattractive, Lily has nowhere else to go but back to the nuns who raised her after the death of her mother. It is there at the convent that Lily is given one more chance to become the governess she knows she can be. Francesca Malloy, the Mother Superior's best friend from childhood, has written and asked that Mother send a governess to Wyoming to help her son take control of his hoyden daughter. Lily isn't sure that she is cut out for Wyoming but finds herself a mere two months later stepping onto a train.
Kristie Leigh Maguire
8. Beauty and the Sheikh
Despite the blackmail, Gage certainly never forces Hailey into anything she does not want. In fact, he goes out of his way to leave her with choices, needing her to realize how much she cares for him and that this is not just a temporary sexual fling, but a real relationship to him.
Trying out the Kindle version, you get the articles but sometimes they're not formatted correctly. I did notice some black and white photos. Even if they had the photos that accompany the article in black and white that would be good.
8226 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My High School reunion didn't end like this. Jasmine was given the task to contact eveyone for her high school reunion when she contacts Chase. Chase is very interested in seeing how Jasmine has turned out since he had a secret crush for her for so long. Jasmine has asked chase if he is in contact with another of their friends Alex and wouldn't you know it Chase and Alex are very close! They decide to contact Jasmine since they aren't interest in the reunion - only her. Once she shows up and is reunited with her friends all kinds of ols feelings being to swirl. Great story.
5999 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This short book was great it really helped set you up for Patricia's next book. She is a fantastic story teller!!!
I am very glad that I purchased this short story. From the Mercy Thompson series I had been a little put off by Charles Cornick, but his character is expanded here and he becomes more of a likable, if not, more understood character. I also really like Anna and believe that the pack dynamic will be more understood and appreciated in the A&O series than it is in the Mercy Thompson series.
9170 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 wow i must say that the delver really got under my skin. i was really kinda hoping he or Linda would end up dying. He is the most conflicted character i have ever met. He pretty much says out of sight out of mind. he won't permit killing an evil beast but won't follow it to prevent it from killing anyone, its ok as long as he doesnt see.
However, Halt finds himself unable to refuse Horace. The two travel across the Narrow Sea to Gallia and proceed north toward Skandia. They are constantly delayed by Gallian knights demanding tolls to cross minor bridges, but Horace clears the way.
This Is a crime story, but also, the first of several novels written by Faye Killerman which feature the budding, and developing romance between an orthodox Jewish woman and an outsider. This novel lays the foundation for more Decker, Lazarus novels which pair the two as lovers, and intelligent crime solvers. The undercurrents are deep and freely flowing. After the prep is apprehended, Marge said of Rina, "She's bruised, but she'll be okay. She's s tough lady, Pete."
Great read from a great author!
Business in the bedroom: Abby leases a place to start her massage business, when she packs up and shows up, she finds out that the owner of the place did not sign and lease and she got scammed. She finds herself homeless and with nowhere to go. Zak feels sorry for her and tries to help her by offering her a temporary place to stay while they sort this mess. Living under the same roof and playing house became too comfortable and soon they find themselves attracted to each other in more than one way.
by accident, a woman and then sets out to marry her . . . he
Mitchell wrote this book before some of her more complexly scripted stories (Life, Over Easy and its companions), so it shows less of the author's mature narrative style - although this book has all of her gift for character and place. It is in some ways a standard m/m romance formula; but it gives us characters who are not immediately likeable, and endows them with all the human frailty that each of us carries. We come to understand both Daniel and Trey as they begin to get to know each other once again, in the course of the increasingly disturbing mystery that has drawn them together as adults.
Talk about volume? There are roughly twice as many words in the Sunday edition than in the book I labored over for two years (available on Kindle). Think of that: readers receive at least the equivalent of a book to read each day. Why I could match Jefferson's library at Monticello in less than a year from just this one source.
The main character, Ella, is at the top of her game selling overpriced real estate to people who cannot afford it. Its a cut throat business and things take a turn for the worst when people are being murdered. Ella wants to clear her name and solve the mystery.
5985 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like the writing, the characters and the story line. It was great to get Charles and Anna's back story.
The Good: As stated in earlier reviews, the first two books in the series were very much a stereotypical good vs. evil, sword and sorcery fantasy, but as the series progressed, it becomes much more complicated and deeper story.
2961 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 These are my all time favorite books. They keep me reading an thoroughly entertained. Love all the character love it all.
9424 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Addie Winter has spent her entire life wondering what it would feel like to be loved. Her parents never hid the fact they could barely tolerate her existence. She was the plain, clumsy, and awkward one. That was the mantra her whole life. She never received love from men she had dated, but instead found out time after time what ultimate heartache felt like. When she stupidly told her family she was dating a fabulous man named Noah, it had gone off without a hitch until she was forced to produce him. Addie set off on a trek to find her tall, dark, and handsome boyfriend to show her family in less than a week.
324 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 A dated work, soon after its publication on February 21, 1848.
6. Jacquelyn Frank's Jacob (The Nightwalkers, Book 1) - demons, were, vamps and other fae finding their better halves in races that should be the enemy
6439 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have found a new world and a new series to fall in love with. I expected this, having moved this author to my favorites with her Psy Changeling series.
At the outset, Brother Clarendon Eotrus attempts to discover what happened to his father, Lord Aradon, who has mysteriously vanished along with his rangers into a strange fog. They had gone to investigate in the daylight hours why horrible and mysterious noises emanate from the Vermion Forest at night, driving the residents mad. Those who live in Dor Eotrus must stop up their ears with wax in order to sleep.
3956 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is a classic. It shows you what you can achieve if you do the work. I've listened to it three times already.
1098 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 enjoy reading westerns, need more Hawke series
1. Capital, Karl Marx, p. 27.
This is still a sci-fi story that I'd highly recommend to anyone who loves science fiction to read! I do wish.. that the author would have written more of what was found.. the ending.. left me wanting either a sequel.. or at least a finishing chapter to wrap up all of the loose ends. Ah well! Maybe that's what the author intends upon doing?! If so, then.. I look forward to reading the sequel.
Make no mistake about it, this book is not for the prudish reader. The sex scenes are frequent and highly detailed. However, the sexual encounters occur only within monogamous, consenting relationships. These scenes are not one-dimensional; they are intertwined with romance, passion, and love. If I'm going to really enjoy an erotic novel, these are key points for me.
You can pick a side (pro or con) and make a stand if you like; but look at the size of this book and realize that many people will just use the title and build their own case. You will have read the real thing.
9200 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I caught the religious tones in the book. It was threaded into the story quite well. Some people will find it distracting. I am not sure how I feel about it as I read it as part of the story and not a push for religion. Not sure if I will read the rest if they are heavy on the god thang.
7641 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 It was ok.
Of course, this manifesto is partly extremely utopian (contrarian to biological `gene' interests) and far too optimistic about the `proletarian' management of State monopolies.
The Beaumont vampire family runs Atlanta under Nazarach. They've been a lucky family over the generations. This generation that luck resulted in Monique and Frédéric, a sister and brother, being Made. Antoine is the vampire head of the family. Jean is his sister. Simone Deschanel is the new woman in Antoine's life, one with her own ambitions.
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A wounded soldier and his determined soul mate can definitely heat up the holidays; they definitely do in this sexy story by K.A. Mitchell. An Improper Holiday puts its two heroes love and willingness to nearly put their lives on the line to stay together to the test. One of the things I particularly enjoyed about An Improper Holiday is that Ian didn't take the social and legal ramifications of his and Nicky's relationship lightly. It takes a lot of maneuvering to make an "unconventional" relationship work for these men, but Ms. Mitchell handles their road to happily ever after in a very interesting way.
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My apologies for mentioning another book. However, the reason why I do so, is because Crossing Hitler is a biography of Hans Litten, who put Hitler on the witness stand in the Eden Dance Palace trial of 1931. What few realize is that Litten's questions had the potential to cause Hitler to pejure himself (thus throwing him in jail) and fracture the Nazi party. Indeed, it takes little imagination for an "alternative history" sci-fi reader such as I, to wonder what would have happened if such a thing had come to pass? How many lives would have been spared? How much destruction avoided? How different would the world now be?
4820 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Could not stop reading once the battle started too short a story if you want long quests this is not for you
9. Combination of agriculture with manufacturing industries; gradual abolition of the distinction between town and country by a more equable distribution of the population over the country. Being told were to live in America. The loss of basic freedoms. Just look at agenda 21 and the plans to push everyone into high density housing. Communists and socialists are insane control freaks who know no boundaries.
Who was the killer
I did this "diet"- the Insulin Resistance diet- and I've NEVER felt better. I have energy to spare! I have the motivation to walk- and I walk 6-10 hours a week. People who I know can't believe how different I look- they tell me all the time. But the most important difference to me is the way I FEEL. If I "fall off the wagon", I get cramps and bloating- it's not worth it to eat junk anymore. I don't have cravings for junk anymore- the cravings I used to have to FIGHT. They're gone!
This book is a car crash. You want to look away because you don't want to see anything terrible but you can't seem to turn your head. I don't know who to recommend this book to. If you do decide to read it just go into it knowing that it's not an easy book. It's completely captivating but there's no going back after you have heard Alice's story.
566 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Olivia St. Martin lives daily with the knowledge that as a young child she was unable to prevent the abduction and murder of her older sister, Missy. She has only the small satisfaction that her testimony resulted in the murderer's imprisonment.
What I didn't like:
Good ... not great, but I enjoyed the read, so what the hey???
The setting seems to be 1990s, though I might be off about that. Theres computers and a few cell phones, etc. However, I think Walt and Henry are in their 50s, and they both served in the Vietnam war. So, maybe late 1990s. If you have watched the TV series, Longmire, then you will have noticed that the TV series is set in modern times. No matter the year this book is set in, it is a modern-day Western. I really enjoyed the setting as it is somewhat like New Mexico, where I live. Lots of folks are hunters, own guns, plenty of space between homes and farms, and quite often a person can find themselves without backup in an emergency situation.
The next day he wakes, still in the cart, in front of his grandparents old house, though it doesn't look quite right. When he hears a door slam, he looks up to find a beautiful young woman. Even after he meets the girl, he doesn't know where he is. A trip to town increases his confusion - people he doesn't know call him by name.
881 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Will Nikki and Jack did get back together but I don't think I will read the whole series. I will start the next one to see how the series goes. I do recommend it. There is just something missing.
The heroine is a congenial character, the Chief is not a blusterer nor know it all, most of the townspeople are more individualized and human than the stereotypes one usually finds and the plot is reasonably coherent. There is a certain amount of clutter as the book nears its denouement and multiple suspects still are in the running. Noticeable-though not particularly disturbing.
2181 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The original self help book,, written over 100 years ago and copied by every self help book writer since, with a lot of added fluff to make the whole idea seem more complicated that it is.. Tells just what you need to know, but in a simpler way of writing from 100 years ago. I have had all of his books for many years but this is the first one in his series..
614 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Typical book with threads references to other novels
1015 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A favorite anytime that I am overseas, particularly to read the editorials by publishers in the key countries from their point of view, particularly when commenting about the United States.
4644 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book was very well written. The subject matter was sobering, but, overall, I enjoyed it very much.
9898 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well, lemme start by saying that I am NOT usually a paranormal/fantasy/time travel romance fan. I like my good ol' basic novels of love and lust. However, this one was intriguing...so much so that I want more of her novels. It's not too bad. I don't necessarily believe the demons and torture and purgatory thing, but it makes for an interesting plot twist that I enjoy. The things I love most in a romance novel are affection, equality in both sexes (not a pushover woman or chauvinistic man) and more depth then just sex, sex, sex. Great job on the novel; please just try it and give it a chance. You might find yourself in love with it. I mean hey, we love movies about time travel/fantasy and romance....why not novels?
2887 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is such a great children's book. I absolutely fell head over heels for it. The content is so different from what I was use to reading. A keeper in my collection.
8615 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good
5304 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent book. If my husband and I had known this information early in our marriage, it would have possibly avoided alot of money struggles and arguments. On this plan, it is freedom and money is available without argument, money is being saved, and we have a plan and are a team. It strengthens communication and marriage. I highly recommend this to all couples planning to be married or newly married...and it is not too late for the rest.
862 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Arrived quickly & as described. Thanks.
8774 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the fourth of the Markhat books that I have read. I enjoy the blend of fantasy and hard boiled detective novel. Keep them coming.
After years of searching for and waiting for her beloved husband to return to her and their daughter, Sophie finally accepts that Garrett died of his war wounds, but did he? Sophie marries Garrett's cousin, Tristan who is now a widower with a young child, and who has always secretly loved her. Sophie has known Garrett and Tristan all her life and she has finally managed to get past her grief and start living again. I just loved Sophie and Tristan as a couple. They are good, honorable, smart people, caught in an impossible situation. While I don't see how things could have possibly worked out, Jennifer Haymore is such a wonderful storyteller, that I almost believed, in spite of everything. Bravo!!!
4159 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 IT WAS DONE AS A FILM IN THE 1950-60s. VERY POPULAR FILM BACK THEN. TODAY THE KIDS WOULD LAUGH AT ITS LACK OF HIGH TECH SPECIAL F-X. BUT I DO RECOMMEND TO ANY YOUNG ADULT - IT'S QUITE A STARTLING ADVENTURE AND THE FILM HAS BECOME A CLASSIC IN HOLLYWOOD.
It was just a novel of soft porn with bondage and sex toys chucked in. I couldn't even finish it.
2231 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I DIDNT KNOW WHAT TO SAY SO I COPYED SOMETHING Of course all this jiggling and joggling of body is caused by an unquiet, uncontrolled mind, in a cure for it lies in quieting, controlling and restful erecting the mind. I have found no aid so great as that of making the mind follow the body movements. The motion of an awning mind are not only very jerky and wasteful but they are exceedingly quick. Such a mind vibrates with the speed again destructiveness of lightning, and the owner simply cannot compel it to be absolute be quiet. But he can direct as well as to a very great extent. By directing the mind to follow the body motions, which are infinitely slower than mental motions, he can accomplish great things to ward quieting the line. By a little practice the mind catches a slower, more regular vibrations of the body, after which it is quite possible still further quiet it to a complete standstill as in making the mind a blank.
5249 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you have debt or want to avoid the mistakes of heavy debt he is the best. Dave steps are so easy you hardly feel the pain. We have paid off thousands of dollars in just a few months. He walks you through the makeover and holds your hand as you see bill after bill get paid off with out bankruptcy.. A+++++++
Standing Bear is determined to keep Stella with him as his woman; he even renames her Pale As Moonlight. However, relations between Whites and Indians is such that he has to consider the potential consequences to his people, should he kidnap a White woman. When his companions join him and Stella, he is forced to let her go...for now. From there the story progresses to its conclusion, complete with HEA.
So yes, if you are still in doubt, I loved this one and want more from the series. Those who love mysteries set in small towns or modern western settings should definitely give this a try.
Ray was a great character as well, in a very disturbing way. I appreciated hearing about his backstory and how he was sexually abused by his mother, and while of course that doesn't justify what he does to Alice, it at least offered a type of explanation.
3439 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The mweb (magical web) was created by Necessity. It connects all the infinite worlds of probability. Without it, the multiverse would be like a hard drive without a directory. Ravirn was designed to maintain it. He is a hacker and sorcerer. He WAS the prince of the middle house of Fate. In fact, the Fates are his great-aunts. These three are not the old hags most humans believe. They are more like Amazonian-to-the-extreme huntresses. Clothos is the spinner of life threads. Atropros wields the shears. But it was Lachesis who revoked Ravirn's name and cast him out of the family. Interestingly enough, Clotho declared him a legitimate force for chaos and gave him the new name of Raven. A name he HATES.
Highly recommended.
2617 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have been reading all of Kara Louise's books - this is a really fun rendition of P&P with modern characters. i found the characters believable, and i went through the book very quickly on a rainy Sunday afternoon in California. I wish she would write more books - they are really engaging and she captures many nuances of P&P, right down to similar names, personalities and situations. Well worth the price of the book!
I don't know how the movie will be, but I definitely enjoyed the book. Read it to be amazed.
9698 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a great and hot short read..Although I'm more into an Alpha-Male hero, I loved the hero in this one! both main characters were likable..if you're looking for a short, hot and enjoyable read..then definitely purchase this one...
There isn't one character in "Shroud" who is not deeply flawed or suffering in some grand way. Vander is an old, embittered alcoholic with no one left in the world but his own snarling rage. Cass Cleave suffers from a severe form of mental illness that induces seizures, makes her hear voices, and brings on thoughts of suicide. Vander's colleague and former flame Kristina Kovacs is slowly and painfully dying. Amongst all of these bleak valleys, Banville does hold out redemption to Vander, but it is a redemption fraught with immense peril for himself and those around him.
The book itself is set up in such a way that it is easy to follow, though as mentioned, not always easy to implement. I know of a number of people using this book to assist them in becoming debt free and they can attest that this really works.
Secrets of a Shoe Addict is a continuation of Shoe Addicts Anonymous. Sandra and Tiffany were in the previous installment, and this book continues with their stories. Sandra's story felt unfinished in SAA, which is why I'm glad I got to read about her again in this book. However, I never found out what happened to the cute neighbor who had a thing for Sandra. He completely disappeared from the storyline, it seems. The dates Sandra has after joining match.com are hilarious. The one with the creepy puppet guy made me laugh out loud. Her dates are so outrageous that you cannot help but laugh. The other three characters are great as well. I enjoyed Abbey the most. She seems like the most interesting and complex of the four. I like the back story centered on Loreen and her soon-to-be ex-husband, and I enjoyed that this novel centered on phone sex and the weird phone calls the women get. Secrets of a Shoe Addict, like Shoe Addicts Anonymous, is fun and enjoyable. But this one is a little too nicely wrapped up toward the end for my taste. Happy endings are fine with me, but I would have liked a little more complexity and a little less banality. Oh, well. I still recommend this novel. Beth Harbison is a good author -- not as good as Emily Giffin, but still recommendable.
Well, after a lot of really stupid machinations and manipulations, Nina the Execrable Being and the Vampire Hunk marry. Now, give our girl the credit, she married him to save his life. He marries her because her lurves her, apparently. But here is the problem. They are going to live forever (barring even more stupid machinations and manipulations.) This is an impediment to their mating/marriage. Vampire Hung drags his feet (and believe me, I would, too, but for different reasons) about marrying our girl Nina. But he is afraid that she will be bored with him century after century. He wants her to be sure. Well, she is sure.
3447 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book but I found it too wordy in some instances. It's a good story line, it just could have been shortened.
8120 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved it, it kept me interested the whole time. I didn't want to put it down. Well worth the price.
Great to read
I wish there was some subject-verb agreement editing. I didn't notice so many grammatical errors in your other books, but they weren't the type of errors that make it hard to read. Just noticeable.
4442 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While many of the other reviews are correct, I believe that some of the wording indicates that they have lumped this and Assumed Obligation into the same review. The overall concept of this book and how the two came together was certainly original, and much of Darcy was the same for most of this book. The liberties taken on how Elizabeth talked him into helping others, and Georgiana showed him how to, were a bit like teaching a six year old, but then, some lessons are learned later in life, more's the pity. I do think that his initial interest in helping his tennents was not too far off the times in this first of books. It is certainly a well planned read, which is more than many variations, and while an alternate path, comes to the conclusions we are all hoping for.
4500 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While I haven't read Elizabeth Scott before, I had heard nothing but good things about her work. Add to that my sister and another friend recommending this book, and I was excited to read this book. I didn't have much of an idea of what Living Dead Girl would be, beyond a story about an abduction.
5368 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 ok
In fact, and unknown to Ricardian economists or Marx, industrial Capitalism couldn't have emerged without the conscious decision of nations to allow for the rise of interest rates to free market heights, abandoning low interest rates policies, such low interest rates policies making possible the Mercantilist pre-industrial Capitalist era. Only with higher, market-based, interest rates is it possible to accumulate the necessary large quantities of capital for industrial enterprise.
I've now read about a dozen Georgette Heyer books, and this is probably my least favorite. I would recommend instead A Civil Contract ,The Nonesuch , or The Foundling . The Convenient Marriage is not going to find a home on my bookshelf.
9383 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The sex was HOT!
2477 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A great read. It tells the way it was. Anyone with any military background will appreciate how it was in simplified times.
First off, Walt is kind of a goofball, and Vic tolerates him more than respects him. That's probably not the case, but she calls him names like fat****. That would ordinarily get you fired in most sheriff's offices.
I've bought three of his other novels, so I can also recommend Mccreed's Law ,The Benicia Belle , and Mr. Pettigrew .
Jambrea
NO GAY HERE.
While on the surface, The Dark Farewell is different from Josh's well-known stories, but there are correlations. Farewell feels as though elements from `Snowball's Chance in Hell', `The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks', and `In a Dark Wood' were mixed together though it is uniquely different from anything else he's written. From the war-embittered veteran to the spiritualist charlatan, the paranormal aspect and the absolute necessity of keeping certain proclivities quiet, The Dark Farewell pulls together a sharp bit of writing that tells not one but two dark tales.
While Nicholas' obsession with Etna isn't the bloodthirsty, murderous kind, it still has enough of a hold that even thirty years later, when the story is told, his passion, so tightly controlled except on this one subject, still breaks through. It is the story of a man not expecting to find such a burning emotion for a woman, allowing it to secretly influence him to such an extent that he'll ruin an innocent man's reputation to get her back.
9534 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Not a favorite read!
2143 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I picked up this story, after playing with the Kalijor Role Playing System, it helped to put things into perspective, and was a fun story in its own right. It helped me to understand some of the RPG elements, and was a very quick read as well.
Japan and China together hold about $1 trillion of our federal debt, with OPEC nations holding another $100 billion. Meanwhile, our personal savings rate was a minus 2% in 2006.
The formatting is seriously off here, with paragraphs running together. I emailed the author to tell her about this - and mentioned that the samples of her other books had the same issue. I requested she email me to let me know when this was resolved. I have yet to hear back, so I have to assume this is the same. We don't normally contact authors on these things, but I thought it was so big of an issue, yet something that could be a simple mistake, and so - in this case - I'd play Good Samaritan. Other than that, no other issues with editing, but this one took away from my enjoyment.
9459 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 F.E. Heaton's book "Winter's kiss is impeccable." The plot is believable. The conflict is entertaining. The character's descriptions are very good.
Professor Nicholas Van Tassel of Thrupp College has experienced just such an event. Up to that particular moment in his life, he didn't realize he was missing anything.
3092 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lise Funderburg's memoir of the final two years of her father's life is layered with personal, cultural and historical meaning. Against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, Funderburg relates with eloquent prose the often difficult but always loving relationship with her father.
3208 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sue Monk Kidd did her research very well. If you can understand how bees work then you can understand how people relate. This is a wonderful read.
3751 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The series just keeps getting better. The large battle was great. Can't wait to read the next book. Recommend for all to read the series.
3991 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a classic book that should be read by anyone wanting to use the powers of the mind to attract wealth. This book lays the foundation for abundance by explaining that true prosperity is created inwardly before it is manifested in the physical world. My favorite chapter is the one on Gratitude. Although this book was written many years ago, it is so effective that it is still referred to in contemporary teachings and literature. Review submitted by Eddie Coronado, author of the Amazon.com book titled Manifest Your Millions: A Lottery Winner Shares his Law of Attraction Secrets
Bleh.
8087 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Anne Michaels is about to enjoy a cup of coffee when suddenly she is being chased by a green creature. Caleb Verona and Van Childress save her and take her to their world. Caleb and Van explain to Anne what's going on then tell her that she is their destined mate. Anne considers herself open minded but what Caleb and Van tell her is just too unbelievable. The proof is all around her though.
2426 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When I started reading this book I almost put it down to look at later because for me it started out really slow. But I stayed with it and I sure am glad I did. It really went in depth with the main characters and I found myself actually laughing in the later parts when that were finally realized what they meant to each other. Rocco was a most devine character and it took him time to come to terms with what "love" really felt like. I felt as if I was in the same room with them when they argued, it was all so intense and sad at times too. I really enjoyed this book but then anything by Sarah Morgan will be good. That's why it has 5 stars in my opinion. A very good read.
Well written the author takes you on a journey, telling her own tale as examples of the message she wants to bring. Humble and sincere in her writing style.
8989 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I am going to attempt to remain professional throughout this review, but I may fail miserably. I have always had an interest in cryptozoology, so naturally when I saw this book I knew I had to read it. After having done so, I honestly feel like this might have been a rejected manuscript from the Syfy Channel. The writing is just plain bad. The story reads like the manuscript to a B movie and the plot is predictable. The opening of the book describes the creature in too great of detail. From that point on what is going to happen is rather painfully obvious. I do have to give credit for the cover though, it might be the very best part of the book.
In the book he fleshes out these seven principles and helps with some of the fundamentals, like budgets and insurance. Additionally, the book is fun to read. Dave's writing is conversational and a bit sarcastic (he'll rub some people the wrong way because he hates political correctness). Also, he illustrates his principles by including real stories from everyday people whom he's helped. The testimonials are really great because everyone can find someone like them in the book. There are stories about people with high incomes and astronomical debt, but there are also stories about families living off of one low income and being satisfied and worry-free.
450 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book and so did my husband. He's not a reader but read it after I finished it. I'm really surprised at the few who gave this book a poor review. I liked Carrie the protagonist and Mariah, the servant slave and friend, was very special.
She should be required reading for all young women as they would realize whole world's of choices are open to them they were previously unaware of. They've only to decide, then do. Thank you, Ms. Moon.
7627 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a suspense filled mystery that keeps you interested from start to finish. My favourite books are ones that keep me so engrossed I want to know more about the characters on the last page of the book and this was certainly one of those!
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7778 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is well worth reading. The characters are real, the situations are believable, and the action rarely stops. The writing needs a little editing, but for the most part the book is very enjoyable.
4. Kresley Cole's slightly more adventurous and intricate magical romance series (never mind the ridiculous title): A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1)
5464 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Nothing is better than when you start reading a novel and all of a sudden you realize it's so much more than you thought it would be. I began Frank Tuttle's, Dead Man's Rain, and immediately was immersed in a world where the caste systems between the rich and poor were blatantly apparent. I love how Tuttle describes the differences between the two "sides of the track." One side is dangerous and poverty stricken, while the other has "sweeping lawns and majestic homes." His descriptions are incredibly visual and you can easily set yourself in the scene. Markhat is a Finder, from the poorer sector. He's a man who "discovers things." In his worn weary land, he is a man of reason who's seen the best and worst of people.
7519 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a book that's definitely not for the faint of heart. The concept was interesting and the sex beyond spicy with good writing and believable characters it really had it all. The progression of their relationship although highly sex based was still great to read and I definitely can't wait for the next one.
The wisdom of the bee keeper that saves the physical and emotional life of a young girl can help all that read this very interesting, touching, treasure of a book.
6144 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It took me a while to get into the story but, once I did, I was hooked. I even stayed up until one o'clock in the morning to finish it.
6159 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have enjoyed this book very much. I plan to read the rest of the series. The first was hard to put down.
Ray Malloy thinks he is getting an old, ugly spinster to teach his child, after all the lady is from a convent. He is surprised to see a twenty-six year old beauty alight from the train. He knows this will be trouble.
I was impressed reading this book because of the authors sincere and heartwarming story on his near-death experiences which happened while visiting Paris, France. His serious stomach pain caused him to slip out of his early body and unlike most near-death experiences, this one began with demons giving him the most horrid experience he ever felt.
"My curiosity was peaked."
4433 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 loved the book and it was sent in a very timely manner and well pagaged. Very pleased. Thanks.
Overall though, this is an excellent book.
While George lived most of the year near Philadelphia, the Georgia house and ponds were cared for in his absence by Troy Johnson, a fellow retiree. Cattle-farming was rented out to identical forty-eight-year old twins, Albert and Elbert Howard. I enjoyed the author's affectionate portrayal of these characters, so important in her father's life.
7688 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book reads as if the author is a teenager imagining what a senior citizen is like. No verisimilitude, stilted dialogue, eighth grade vocabulary, and silly plot. Don't waste your time.
9261 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a short story, and I don't want to give anything away, so no plot details here. Weir weaves a tale in her typical clean lyrical style - before you know it, her words sneak in and stab you in the heart. Or gut. If you've read Weir's work (or her stories written under the pseudonym Anne Frasier) you know what I'm talking about.
9230 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This isn't a very long book but it was pretty good. The other book in the Turner Twins was kind of forgettable but this one was pretty good.
9908 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book from start to finish. I felt the author did a really good job with the development of the romance and the conflicts of the story. I recommend this story.
When I first started the book, I was enjoying the Bridget Jones feel of the clumsy, awkward heroine, but the hero was no Mr. Darcy. When h first meets H, he's wearing a tee that says- Idaho No Udaho. What guy wears that? I had to check to make sure this guy was really the H. He's cold and even mean to her in the beginning, so oblivious and egocentric, and Addie never once puts him in his place.
It's been so fun re-reading this book knowing what I know now! We meet Lydia in this book, then don't see her again until If I Die. I had forgotten she was in the early novella! When I originally read this novella, I read it after I had started the series. This time around, I read this as my start, since after all, this is where it begins! Even though I know the story now and know what happens next, I found myself really anxious to read the next book, My Soul to Take! I hope you enjoy meeting Kaylee as much as I have!
Parts two through five are explanation and commentary on specific things Jesus said and did during His ministry. This, of course, comes right from Scripture.
6320 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This is analogous to those straight-to-video movies that end up in the $3 bin at Big Lots. Somehow, they are produced, written and made; but in so many cases, you end up wondering...what were they thinking?
7635 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked the story line but the editing was bad. In fact so many of the books I have read on my kindle lack editing good or bad. Good relationship story as well. I recommend it to everyone who likes to read.
As they are digging up dirt on Dirk and keeping Sterling safe, Remi ends up remembering things that will help put Dirk behind bars. He has surpressed memories that come to surface.
I do appreciate the fact that it is available for anyone who wants all of Karen Chance's works but does not want to buy the anthology (though the Eileen Wilks and the Patricia Briggs stories are also worthwhile).
If a guy hits a pregnant woman and she dies, thus losing the baby, then, if the guy has a daughter, she dies.
No one is worth mentioning but the 15 year old girl (I won't call her Alice, because that's what that pervert used to call her.) and you'll figure out her real name in the last chapter. Oh my God! no words can describe my current feelings...
671 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 How do you help your 200 year old immortal daughter with hemaphobia? You kidnap a psychologist that specialises in phobias, of course. Not only does Lissianna's mother Marguerite do that, she ties Dr Greg Hewitt to Lissianna's bed and wraps a red ribbon around his neck, because you know packaging is everything. Lissianna however thinks he is dinner and has a quick bite - hence the name of the book - before the family intervenes.
3040 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I travel, I find it very convenient to keep up to date on national and local news by downloading the L.A. Times onto my Kindle e-reader. I can be on a cruise ship in Hong Kong harbor and instantly get informed on U.S. and Los Angleles news. The format is simple to use and in some respects it is easier to select just the news you want to review than it is with the paper itself in front of you. Give it a try!
The story was way too short though. It had so much potential and it just all of a sudden ended. I thought there was more to the book and kept scrolling through the after advertisement pages trying to find the rest of the story. ***Plot spoiler-don't read if you haven't read it*** when the men asked her to move in with them I thought that would be room for so much more story. I figured that it would continue with them living together and the struggles that they faced with being a threesome couple. The author raised that issue when they went to the parade. The characters discussed the issue briefly but nothing more came of it as the book suddenly ended. I thought for sure that the author would continue with the story showing how they struggled with their threesome relationship with their families and with the public. I thought even there might be some jealousy going to happen since they suggested she choose one of them to marry and the other one would "understand" since it wasn't legally possible to marry both. The author could have done so much with that. The struggle in her decision to choose which one to legally marry and the one who wasn't chosen struggling to accept her choice. Overall, I liked the book but I was so dissappointed that the author chose to end it where they did and didn't go any deeper into their relationship and develop where their relationship would go once they were really back to living in the real world from day to day.
Great sense of humor.
Jordan is the vet with the golden voice. Georgia is a single mother of two who works as a dancer/waitress to provide for her children and ailing mother. Burnt badly by her ex-husband, she doesn't trust men and doesn't know what to make of 4 men who seem to spend their lives bending over backwards to help others. Especially Jordan, who is great with her children and who has her mother eating out of his hand. Of all the books, this one is the funniest. Jordan's reaction to seeing Georgia dance in a skimpy outfit was priceless. However, of all the books, this one focuses too much on the other secondary characters. Between the romance brewing between Georgia's mother and Misty & Honey's father, and Sawyer's son, I felt a bit shortchanged on the main characters love story.
Most stories about war are written from a mans perspective and it's very refreshing to see a young woman's point of view. A girl who was niave and idealistic, thrust into a world where she doesn't know who she can trust or what is going to happen to her and her family. I would liked to have seen a little bit more of Peter's actions while he was gone, but it's not a big complaint for me. I really didn't care for him from the beginning, and I think a side story about his actions would have disrupted the flow of Ann's story. She didn't know where he was or what he was doing, so it fits that we aren't given much either.
5 Kisses, 2 Peppers (m/f/m mnage, anal sex)
3815 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This was not a good choice for me. The preview made it sound better than it was. Hard to follow.
7727 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I struggled to give this book two stars. The author holds our policemen in such low regard that I found the story distasteful and ridiculous. No police force could be as dumb as the book suggest. And it was not entertainment. It was so unrealistic and the love story was so silly that it totally distracted from the main storyline. Will not read any more books by this "author".
But did he need to be THAT ill as well? And can we say been there done that? Sorry, I love reading about the guys who have some vulnerabilities, I do NOT like reading about the "guys" who give out to me damsel in distress vibe and by the end of the story Julian certainly gives this vibe to me.
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4386 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Short and sweet. Kallysten sure likes to keep us guessing when it comes to her books. Just when she pulls you in and you want more more more, the story ends you are ready to grab the next one.
1623 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book very much.
Gage Warren had wanted to meet Hailey for months, then she moved out of the apartment complex and he was afraid he had missed his opportunity. Now that he's got her, he knows he doesn't ever want to let her go.
There is passionate lovemaking, somewhat descriptive but not vulgar. It felt right since this was an amazing couple. I liked how the misunderstandings were dealt with in a timely manner and didn't drag as sometimes Nisbet he case with other writer's.
6429 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ok this book was good but the ending? It's like I was missing pages or something. It's a good read but I hate you are forced to buy part 2-10 just to get the story. Oh we'll let me go 1 click for part 2.
As of right now, Whitey Bulger is still at large and wanted by the FBI. If he is ever found (and after reading this book I have to wonder how hard the FBI is looking for him), I hope Howie Carr is able to write a book about Whitey's years on the lam, which I'm sure would be quite interesting.
This collection of short stories leads off with one essay, Chandler's most famous, "The Simple Art of Murder." That's the one where he badmouths all traditional Golden Age detective stories, and dissects A. A. Milne's THE RED HOUSE MYSTERY in about three closely reasoned pages. He also has a famous passage on the merits of Dashiell Hammett, which ends with Chandler's famous "Down these mean streets" paragraph on the ideal detective hero.
Show Me - Jaci Burton
1701 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 What happened to this story?
241 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Here we have Scottoline's sixth offering, and no exception to a repertoire that only improves as it enlarges. In this book, (Ms.) Bennie Rosato herself enjoys the limelight occupied by her associates Mary and Judy from other stories (although they both appear with small parts herein); so it's nice we finally get to learn much more about the principal herself. Moreover, the author baits our hook in chapter 1 that the murder defendant, Alice Connelly, may be Bennie's unknown identical twin - and appearances at a minimum seem convincing. We're kept in limbo on this question until chapter 41 (of 44), adding a great deal of suspense to a story otherwise already pretty compelling. Even the book's title vacillates in our minds as first a clue then a red herring re the twin mystery. But while we get the twin question settled finally by DNA (one way or the other), unlike so many tales of this genre, several plot elements are left to further pondering at the end. In fact, that the book ends on a situation hardly totally settled may speak to perhaps the ethical issues the Publisher often asserts is part of Scottoline's appeal.
2154 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another book I've reread and reread. Remington is learning to deal with life as a werewolf, and is at first unaware that Jake is his mate, although he can't figure out why his eyes continue to shift every time he's near the man. Remy's first concern is always protecting his dearly loved little brother, Sterling. Remy is more a father to Sterling than their abusive father ever one. There is a complex plot involving suppressed memories, the absolute evil that his father is, and protecting Sterling. All the while the relationship between Remy and Jake grows, and we learn a lot more about the rest of the pack members.
4901 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Max Cannon is home and Emma Carter is still in love with him. She has wanted Max for as long as she can remember, but Max never noticed her. Now she runs her own shop and is more confident. Can she take what she wants?
This story, told through the eyes of Alice (self proclaimed Living Dead Girl), is of a girl who was abducted five years ago on a school field trip just before her tenth birthday. It tells of what life is like with Ray the man who abducted her, the man who controls every aspect of her life including how much and what she can eat. Like her, the book is very bare bones- yet chocked full of raw emotion of being stuck living a life with no emotion. A life of being a girl that no one sees...no one will save. A girl who wants out of the misery she feels, yet sees no way out.
Watch Me is connected to Jaci Burton's upcoming release, Show Me. The stories will be enhanced if you read them in order (Watch Me first and Show Me second) but each works very well as a standalone tale. Both stories release separately in eBook this month from Samhain Publishing, and will be released together in print in an anthology titled Sneak Peek in 2008.
Not only that, but he must also convince them that an outsiders knowledge of tactics is their only hope.
This updated and completely unique take on The Twelve Dancing Princesses will leave you breathless. While not quite as dark as her Sevenwaters Trilogy, Wildwood Dancing holds in its pages wonderfully despicable villains, amazingly strong and motivating heroines, eerie settings, and dark deeds that will make you gasp. Cesar's takeover of the Jena's responsibilities will cause righteous indignation, and her struggles against both her worldly foes and her magical ones are completely engrossing, with new revelations and twists every which way. Both worlds are beautifully depicted and detailed, and the plot itself is an exciting froth of greed, betrayals, dark secrets, strength, courage, and true love that will surprise and enchant readers.
9612 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have read all three of Ms O'Leary's books and liked them all but this one is my favorite. Good read, stayed up all night finishing it. Thanks susanne
I know a lot of reviewers also took issue with the fact that he had affairs after she left, but after I read the book, I couldn't really work up that much anger towards that. They weren't just separated, they had filed for divorce, and in fact would've been divorced had Keira not held up the proceedings to purposefully drag out contact with him. I'm not sure I can really blame a man for continuing with his life in those circumstances. Especially since the only contact they had with each other was via their lawyers.
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I really enjoyed this good luck to all in the reading of this book u won't want to put it down
9489 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great read. Its already one of my favorites. Loved the characters - hot guys and strong successful women. Great exploration of the M/M aspect between heterosexual guys.
1747 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I lost so much sleep reading these stories. I just could not put down the kindle. I had to keep reading. Thank you for a wonderful adventure.
I definitely devoured this book. I can't believe I've never read anything by this author before. I loved her writing style, a perfect mix of humor, romance, and just the right amount of passion. There were some great twists and turns in the story, the mystery of why the house is so haunted, who's behind it, and more. I just ate it up.
Joining Clarendon are Gabriel Garn, the wizard of Dor Eotrus and several other amazingly fleshed out characters; including a wonderfully cranky Gnome named Ob, who is one of my favorite characters in this tale. Lord Angle Theta and his servant, Dolan Silk also join the quest. Theta is mysterious and enigmatic; appearing out of nowhere for the sole purpose of joining the quest, having been'led' there. It turns out that he is a reknowned knight and is old friends with Gabriel Garn. He is a man with arcane knowlege, who knows that the barriers are breaking down between the Worlds of Chaos and the human world of Midgaard. He has come to stop it.
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9249 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I LOVED THIS STORY! I must admit this is my first read by Zuri Day & I must also say I have been missing out! Have to play catch up! I love Isis & Ransom was the man! Gwen & her BFF had me laughing alot in this book!
Heidi M. Thomas
The particular edition I am reviewing is the recent reissue on Verso with an introduction by Eric Hobsbawm. There are a host of editions of THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO, and virtually any of them will do the trick, but I very much enjoyed this edition, partly for the handsome jacket and binding, and partly for the superb intro by Hobsbawm. It is not a new translation, and indeed it isn't clear that there will ever be much of a demand for a new translation. The MANIFESTO was first published in 1848 and this translation in 1888. Moore's translation is the standard one for a simple reason: Engels examined it closely and helped Moore in editing the final draft of the translation.
5139 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the first time I have read this book without crying like a baby. This book is heartbreaking and happy all in one.
The characters have a sense of humor and that balances well with the darkness of the book. In other words, you aren't kept in a perpetual state of gloom even though there are murders galore in the book. I would also like to state that all of the characters are wonderful. Yes, that includes the always grouchy Trapper. I even have a favorite. I also must thank Mr. Moats for including a positive spin on bikers. I'm married to one so you won't be surprised to learn that Buck is my favorite character. Also, I am so happy to find older main characters. Sometimes, people forget how refreshing that is.
6683 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There is plenty of action and some interesting characters. I will probably read more of this author. The love story is also realistic which shows good writing for this short a story.
If I had to pick one thing as Vincent's best writing skill is she is great at world building. She never throws it all at the reader, she gives just enough a little at a time. I never feel confused by whatever world I enter when reading one of her books, and the same was true for this one. The concept was really interesting, everyone is human, but some of those humans are Skilled. It's kind of like magic with a weird twist, only some people have certain skills. Liv and Cam (main characters) being different forms of trackers, blood and names respectively. I don't know if the Skilled people would be nearly as interesting if they didn't live in a city that can only be described as mob controlled times 10. The difference is being in the mob is taken to the extreme because you can be bound to that organization by blood, meaning not fulfilling your contract means death. Talk about intense.
He's so discrete. All about propriety. He's rich and generous. And oh how he loves and respects his wife. How he, being 35 and experienced, had to tried to woo his 17 years old wife.
Ginny is a sweet and sassy lady, but one who seems to accept less than she deserves in a relationship. Ryan is the epitome of the boy next door mixed with sexy bad boy. When the two come together it confuses Ginny and she runs, but luckily, Ryan knows what he wants and goes after it. For those who like light bondage, D/s, hot sex, and a couple in love, I believe you will just love Mari Carr's Sugar and Spice.
7337 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I can't improve on RedAdept's review. Though the stories weren't flawless, they were very close. I too would have enjoyed more character development and background, but the stories were imminently readable as is. I honestly loved each one, but Wistril Betrothed was my favorite. Highly recommended for a time when you need to cleanse your literary palate.
631 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 well written, easy read, leaves you hooked and wanting more
2104 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 very good book. with there were more out there with American Indians as the subject matter with romance and erotica. very good book.
3684 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book was good. It still had a lot of stuff that was unexpected, and I still think that it could end in another book or two. Some parts of it do seem like it is dragging out, but it is still good.
322 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Marx certainly hated rich people. Which is weird considering his own Bourgeois upbringing. If you think religion is dangerous to your health, you probably missed the 20th century. Sparse on dialectic and heavy on the rhetoric, This book will leave you with an upset stomach and a feeling of despair for our future. Especially if, like myself, you happen to find yourself living in a country in the grips of a communist revolution.
This is an enjoyable and distinctive kind of mystery.
Boys of Summer is a quick and emotional read that takes you along Hunter's journey to the truth of himself and his relationship with Max. Hunter is easy to understand, if not to like, as he struggles to come to terms with his heart's desire for Max and the implications of pursuing such feelings. Max is absolutely adorable with his incredible patience and willingness to guide Hunter through the murky waters of self-discovery. Pick up Boys of Summer for a fast and emotional read that will satisfy your romantic heart!
In all great works, such as this, there is some amount of truth that needs recovering. No one work that I know of is completely true from start to finish, so I think this book presents a great challenge to all readers in that it requires a well-develop mind, a mind that seeks objectivity and truth, to discern the accurate points made by Marx and those points that don't reflect reality. Based on human nature, can a society function economically and sociologically without incentive, and based on communal property? I doubt it. On the flipside, if there were no validity to this work, then why is there a minimum wage?
1791 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Probably one of the best books you will find out there at this time on the Constitution and the tyrannical judiciary system. Of course this was a few months ago now. Make sure to read Constitutional Chaos by Judge Andrew Napolitano. The supreme court is turning the Constitution on it's head by making law instead of faithfully interpreting it as it was written.
Reason #1: The story was intriguing in the beginning, but the ending really pissed me off. The ending was like a bad roller coaster ride. It was just horrible!
2270 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No better book out there, than the Lord's Holy Word, it is man's instruction manual. May all of us who know Him, obey Him, and those who don't get saved and know Him through Jesus Christ, His son!
WARNING! MAY CONTAIN UNHIDDEN SPOILERS! PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!
At least Ranger Halt is desperate (and brave) enough to use the laws of his Kingdom to force it to his will as he seeks a way to go after his young ward and apprentice and bring him (and his partner) back home to safety.
8805 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 (I posted this review under the "Free Kindle Books and Tips" ap instead of "for Kindle". I use this on my Kindle Touch and should have posted this here.)
--- Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara
2737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow, when I was first roaming the library I wasn't sure what to expect when I first stumbled upon this book. First when I read the cover I thought of zombie, zombie child from the dress on the cover maybe, but I was far from it.
Point of No Return Jordan (Vasil brother) and Nina (Lorelei and Bradi sister)
3306 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great. Action packed book full of suspense and intrigue. Recommend this book to all who enjoy Navy stories. Bless the seal t e and.
4816 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When an old friend shows up unexpectedly all hell breaks loose. Legends hold a trace of truth. Few humans experience this and remain to give testimony.
8657 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this book. I would recommend it. There were a few grammar mistakes but I could get past them and keep reading. I loved the main characters even though there were times I wanted to yell at them.
Unusual plot, don't want to give too much away in the review, I love a story that is different from the usual.
The book itself is long but very readable. I found the logic reasonably easy to follow. Admittedly, at times he begins to sound like a lecturer, but aside from occasionally repeating himself, its an excellent read. 4.75 stars in my opinion and I recommend the book. (less)
The Bad: Caleb's tail pops out when he's turned on, which comes off more weird than sexy. And there's a marking of mate that never really pays off.
Jesse lives for the giant in her dreams and her pictures. She has a feeling Kit is in trouble. It feels so real she searches him out in a place he talked to her about in the dreams. Jesse is surprised when everything she has been told is real.
3934 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is incredible. Honestly one of the greatest books ever written on the subject of wealth. Ive learned so much. Im glad Bob Proctor recommended this book
Alexa's indulgence in a little high-speed joyriding results in a race with a gorgeous man riding a Harley and a sexual romp she won't soon forget. Only once she realizes what she's done she's embarrassed by her own actions and leaves the scene of the indiscretion without disclosing her name. All she knows about him is that his name is Justin, he rides a Harley and his lovemaking is exactly what she craves.
Levin's book goes far beyond Kelo--which wasn't decided by the time the book went to press, sadly--to expose a pattern of extraconstitutional shenanigans that's been going on for years. Right from the start, the author gives us an example of what he sees as a central problem in the court's functioning. We all know that justices, when confirmed by the Senate, serve for as long as they wish. What happens when a member stays on the court for so long that health issues cripple their ability to adjudicate cases? Nothing, really. Levin gives us a list of justices who went insane, fell ill with dementia, or otherwise suffered an affliction that hampered their intellectual faculties. They remained on the bench. Moreover, what should we do about justices who no longer express much of an interest in doing their jobs? According to "Men in Black," this has actually happened. Thurgood Marshall spent most of his last years on the court ignoring briefings in favor of a heavy diet of soap operas in his private chambers. Congress may impeach justices at all levels of the federal judiciary for various criminal offenses, a power they haven't invoked in ages, but incapacitation due to illness or boredom seems beyond their purview.
4944 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Morgan Crenshaw had tried for the past year to get the attention of her boss Ridge Casey. She had tried everything, but was pulling out the last stop and dressing her sexiest to get his attention. She had felt instant attraction to him the first time they had met, but he had never given her any indication he reciprocated her feelings.
Diana and Gala are looking for a thief! He knocked out Diana and left her without her money. Now broke and pissed the warrior maid and her friend are off to get back their funds.
some funny typos,too
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If you go into this expecting something exactly like Jane Austen, you will be disappointed, but if you go into this hoping for someone to put into words what you have probably already imagined, you will enjoy it as much as I did.
"It's just a cold sore," I said, feeling Karen hovering nearby.
While short in length, LIVING DEAD GIRL is a long in heart-thumping tension. Scott uses short sentences, in many ways illustrating how a Alice is still the ten-year-old girl who was taken. Her education stopped in fourth grade, so Alice's words are simple while carrying the weight of the world and the burden of staying silent so Ray doesn't murder her parents.
9271 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good read
Have you ever noticed that the more you try not to think, the more elaborate your thinking episodes get?
9773 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It was soooooooo short but loved it i love vampires so it was an amazing read please write more books especially based on the hunter story.
Overall, I enjoyed Lady Iona's Rebellion, it's a good choice if you want to read historical romance.
The writing style was excellent with good voice and sentence structure. The descriptions were vivid and well written. The dialogue for the "young Johnny" was a little mature for the age group; however, the rest of the book had good dialogue.
9550 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was hesitant to buy this book because of the negative reviews but my curiosity got the best of me.
7670 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was really confused with the very mixed reviews for this book especially since it seems it was a case of loved it or strong dislike and not much in the middle. Having read several of her works I've loved some and did not think much of others. But.. the ones I did like I liked very much and I was desperate for a read so I took a chance. Well, I'm happy to report all the reviewers, even though they do not agree are correct. Parts of this book are great and parts are really not. It's way too long and redundant. One point that sold me on it was the length because I like a good long read. But the length covers a lot of redundancy, slows down the story and the action and does not add to it. It felt like slogging through it and I almost quit about three times. Having written that, the two main characters did keep me hanging on, though I was waiting for a chance to quit. The interaction between these two is endearing especially due to the history and length of their relationship. Also, they are two people who are best together and less than best apart and I found myself pulling for them. The dynamic of the political conspiracy and the old war crimes was very interesting. The families, especially the parents, were well drawn, both good and bad. The mystery was not your usual run of the mill. For the length of the book I'd have preferred to see less sex and more details on that interesting crime and/or its consequences. Though frankly, the resolution by the military is likely dead on, since it's fiction I'd like to have seen some "commupance" and certainly for the VP to do some quiet jail time. The fact I hold that opinion and give a care proves the author did a great job building this world and the two main characters.
8708 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this book. The characters were great and the story was great. I couldn't put this book down until I finished it. I recommend this book to everyone.
9476 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Exciting and romantic story of Lilifh and Lincoln, the trials that they had to go through was amazing. Vampire Realm Romance every book is unique.
This is a short tale by most standards, and speed-reader that I am, I read it in one evening. It will appeal to all of those who love adventure and mythology, especially Norse Mythology. All in all I found this to be a good story, and well worth reading. I love a good epic quest tale and I loved `The Gateway' by Glenn G. Thater. I will definitely be buying the next installment in the series.
8842 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An acrimonious country houseparty weekend turns murderous and Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Harding has his work cut out for him. Everyone hated the victim and nearly the whole house full of family and guests and neighbors could have done it.
Hough's Story of An Outlaw drew portraits of some 'bad men' who are lesser known today: Boone Helm, Henry Plummer, Buckshot Roberts, John Murrell, and Joseph Slade. Some of the people left out in this book are outlaws that we would not dream of leaving out today. One cannot recite the outlaws of Texas without including Wes Hardin. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were probably too much like current events to be included in this book. The Earps & the Masterstons were borderline outlaws who emerged as lawmen just as Wild Bill Hickok did. We know these outlaws because we've seen their stories told by Hollywood as feature films, and we notice their omission because of the impact of those feature films.
No matter that everybody hates the Jews you have to investigate who fired the bomb maybe your country is next.
2745 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Maybe because I am not so young any more. I probably would have enjoyed it at 13, but I just cannot buy into this tale now.
9. Moira Rogers' basic werewolf romance series: Cry Sanctuary: Book 1 of Red Rock Pass series (less erotic)
9495 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Read dealing with enduring friendships, love, danger intrigue and spirits. Who could ask for anything more when sitting down to relax and enjoy?
210 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Set at the turn of the twentieth century in New York City, Dreamland captures the dreams of its immigrant populations and the realities of life in the factories and tenements, the hopes of its marginalized residents and the pathos of their lives, the power of police and politicians and the venality of their public commitments. The nascent union movement, the Tammany Hall "fixers," and corrupt police exist side by side with the arrival of Freud and Jung on a college speaking tour, the excitements promised by carney barkers in the fanciful "cities" at Coney Island, and the growth of young love.
4706 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Annabelle Taylor works way too hard. She's close to reaching her career goals, but it has been at the expense of her personal life. What good is a corner office if you can't truly enjoy it? She has barely seen her family in a year, and she misses them dreadfully. Now she's home for the holidays, even though her smarmy boss gave her a bunch of crap about taking time off. She knew she was ready to take some time to wind down and relax, but what she didn't expect was the smoldering kiss beneath the mistletoe from long-time family friend, Rafe. She's known Rafe since they were kids, and has had a crush on him since she was twelve. Rafe had always thought of Belle as a little sister until five years ago at her law school graduation party, when he suddenly realized she had grown into a beautiful woman. Now he hopes there's room in Belle's life for him - forever.
36 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As always, Anita Shreve does not disappoint her fans (like myself). In this novel, she presents us with questions about love versus obsession. I wondered throughout the novel why Van Tassel loves (or thinks he loves) Etna Bliss. Clearly, he objectifies her. She is a beautiful woman not emotionally available to him. It seems that this fact alone makes him want her more. What a dummy. I enjoyed this novel and I find it facinating to ponder questions about love like why we love who we love.
As they are digging up dirt on Dirk and keeping Sterling safe, Remi ends up remembering things that will help put Dirk behind bars. He has surpressed memories that come to surface.
Much of the book looks at sayings attributed to Jesus with an eye on the analysis of what he may have REALLY meant. For example, "you have been taught an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say don't resist evil. If someone hits you, let him hit you twice . . ."(Matthew 5:38-42) Many of us want revenge for the evil doers, but Jesus would have us "resist not evil" and forgive them. Did Jesus not submit himself to unjust trial, persecution, torture, and a horrible agonizing death? And what did he say on the cross? (Hint: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.") (Come on now--how many people do you know that would be screaming and cursing out the maggot-infested dogs to their last breath? But FORGIVE THEM? that takes somebody really special.) Anyway, the author tells us that when we live in a higher state of consciousness/awareness/vibration, "evil" does not hang around as it does when you are more susceptible to it. In other words, when you learn to find the peace within yourself, and NOT attach yourself to revenge or righteous indignation, you master anger and evil begins to release its hold on you. (and I thoroughly agree) Deepak goes to explain a great deal more on the subject.
3883 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 oh boy, to be back in the day of cowboys and indians. *whew* Well, the story is one that can read in a couple of hours, but hey, the price is right. and you get a HEA.. and some hot loving in that time. what more can you ask for?
While our own decision to join a church was nowhere near the radical conversion Sara Miles experienced, I can relate to her needing to fulfill some latent part of her life that was void of meaning. My own life rarely parallels Miles' life, but I can also relate to her desire to keep her mission work simple and open to all. I have a problem with people who want to treat religion (and subsequently their church life) as if it is an exclusive "members only" club that does not have time for any deviation from established norms. Jesus did not teach us to be exclusive but rather inclusive, as demonstrated by his association with tax collectors and harlots.
If you enjoy an accurate and Christian books, Kim Vogel Sawyer is one of a handful of author's that you will come to respect and see all that she puts in each book she writes.
8672 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. Victoria and Dharr from different cultures and understandings. I found quite enjoyable. I'll be reading this book again in the near future.
2839 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dakota Cassidy is proving to be "a breath of fresh air" in the romance and paranormal romance genre. I love how Nina's personality and character is able to come alive in this book. The author has clearly defined each indvidual character in the book and it is like you can "see" each person. I also loved how the secondary characters remained secondary characters. They were there to show their love and support for the main characters without overwhelming them and taking control of the story. I gave this book 4 stars because it is good, but not as good as the first book in this series.
Until now. ..Jayne offered it to her followers in her newsletter for a limited time price of 99cents.
Being a fan of his Jack Daniels mysteries, I especially enjoyed the stories featuring her, her partner, and Phineas Trout. However, you do not have to have read any of those books to enjoy the stories.
Oscar Wao, is a nice guy, who longs for love but he finds a lot of road blocks along the way: he's fat, a comic book, sci-fi, and fantasy nerd, and a loser. These undesirable characteristics diminish his chances of finding love. The love he so desperately craves, continues to elude him, and we witness the lengths Oscar is willing to endure just for the opportunity, however brief to feel love. Oscar is a poignant, painful, and lovable character who is in constant battle with his delusions. The female characters: Oscar's mother and sister, were very memorable as well. Their own brutal histories and sacrifices are heartbreaking.
He is the ONE. The one to fear. The ultimate in weaponry. The fact that he meets his match in Anna with just a chance meeting is awesome. I liked the battle that was going on between him and his wolf. The wolf knew the moment he saw her she was HIS. Charles just had to catch up to the wolf, and get on the train to Annaville. Once they were there together it was a done deal. Charles was able to do his investigation, get the answers he needed and rescue Anna. though thanks to the crazy female the Alpha was married to in the end it was Anna who was protecting Charles. Though he was in no danger at that time from the other members of Leo's pack.
I call these books science/fantasy because McCullough insists on making technology and magic both driving factors of the series. Not only is Ravirn a child of the Fates who's gifted with awesome magical abilities, he's also a computer geek that knows his way around hacks and cracks. As steeped as I am in computer-speak, I was sometime challenged with having to keep up with the amount of information in Ravirn's narrative, but even when I lost the thread of something (I blame my ADHD, not McCullough's writing) it didn't take me long to catch up.
139 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good story I love Vatta and watching her go through all the trials and tribulations and how well she handed them
5 Kisses, 2 Peppers (m/f/m mnage, anal sex)
3178 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this story!
10. Free education for all children in government schools. We've already seen the attack on parenteral rights and home schooling. With common core the school system is trying to turn every child into a mediocre cog where the public schools serve mainly for indoctrination. They don't even teach children how to write any more, basic math, the structure of government.
And a very nice ending.
(JD refers to MVL in an endnote, criticizing the too sympathetic picture of Balaguer in the Feast of the Goat. He also lets the narrator mention MVL, saying that the central rape scene in Feast of the Goat was a standard occurrence in the DomRep.)
In truth, Chandler was a literary intellectual of the best sort. How many other authors appreciate "sustaining E above high C for an almost incredible period of time," especially when it comes out of a trumpet blown by a guy they know to be dissipated, self-absorbed, and an abuser of unsuspecting and vulnerable women? How many other authors would know how to remove white fungus from the frayed fin of a gold fish without harming the fish? How many could call to mind the geographical uniqueness of Puget Sound.
8916 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Read this book was short, I liked it, but was a little confussing, i would have loved to read more of The Earl (Marcus) and Haratia (Harry). There was alot in there of other charactors. I was glad that Harry and the Earl did have feelings for each other, which the basically told each other at the end. Wish to read more of them!
Approximately 2/3rds through the book are "15 Steps to God-Consciousness: Lessons and Exercises". An example is #8 "resist not evil". Applying the Teaching: explains that it means overcoming evil without resisting it (and more detail). An exercise follows, explaining how to practice the concept by making a perception change. It involves facing your fears and hidden feelings. Evil has power over you ONLY WHEN YOU GIVE IT POWER. (This concept alone is priceless, once you really get it.)
2051 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the 4th book in a series that I have found to be very good. They tell a interesting fantasy story.
3107 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have lost 22 pounds in 6 weeks by using the recipes in this book and following the guidelines. Awesome! I have recommended to everyone I know who is trying to lose some weight. It works!
5545 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not his best but not a bad read. Somewhat formulaic but did have some twists that kept it interesting. Enjoy.
It's also wonderful getting full on werewolf pack politics again! Especially from the point of view of a woman. Sure she's an Omegano I won't ruin it for youso the sexist rules of the other female members need not apply to her. Which is both cool and a bit of a shame that it won't be explored. However, since she is a werewolf I have no doubt it will be brought up in future books.
Read "Catch Me If You Can," then see the movie.
This book is a nice read for the weekend, especially if you like a menage-family-oriented stories.
In this world, werewolf's are a known species so there was no big species shocker for Lark which made the storyline flow with ease. I really liked the characters in this story. Taran is still a gruff and bossy alpha wolf but he still has a sense of humor and you can understand why he kept his feelings from Lark. Lark is absolutely hilarious and she loves teasing Taran. She is also not afraid to go after what she wants when she puts her mind to it.
I rate this book as follows:
4965 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 wow a page turner.all dots dotted.really liked this story.great story
1217 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Susan Wiggs is an author like no other, her writing style allows the reader to be right there with the character, smelling the flowers in Rio, feeling the cool of the water up in the mountains and above all rooting for the underdog. Her characters are strong women who will find their own way to succeed in their own way.
2347 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am a scientist and do not like magical explanations of natural phenomenon. They are too limiting. This book explains vampires, dragons and other beasts of nightmare with a minimum of hocus pocus and does so on different worlds and in different times
Besides giving great advice, Ramsey gives many examples of people who have turned their financial lives around using these principles.
9452 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a very interesting view - that of the British - during D-Day. The three beaches assigned to the British and Canadians wer also key. In addition, they helped the US military n Omaha and Utah beaches. It was not all like "Saving Private Ryan" or "The Longest Day" - although "The Longest Day did appear to give a fairly accurate account of the lead up and actual invasion. For the non-British reader, there were a lot of acronyms and terms that I did not know, and had to look up.
3350 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I didn't hate it, Im a sucker for a strong hero and a good hearted heroine, but the " I have to marry you against my will to save you from the evil lecher who is trying to kidnap you, who also wants to use you to elevate his position and find the lost treasure" plot is kind of tiresome. It might pass a few hours but you can do better with another Julie Garwood novel, like "The Secret".
8962 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've read books with threesomes before and have never been all that impressed. This one on the other hand..homina..homina..homina!!! Loved it
I think? This book is far from typical. Just have a look at the cover, which gives the tiniest of hints
The Story
Everyone believes Kaden has ice running through his veins, because he never shows emotions, until Tansy! I absolutely adore Kaden. He has one of the saddest backgrounds of the whole series. The only way he survives his past is by burying all his emotions, and having complete control at all times. I love how Tansy turns his whole world inside out. Kaden is very Passionate. I feel Christine Feehan did a wonderful job of keeping Kaden true to himself. Tansy softened Kaden a lot, but it was a slow melt, and he was still Kaden. Still bossy, and dominant, and rough around the edges. Kaden is very loyal, and determined. I found Kaden to be a sexy caveman beast! I didn't feel he was too controlling, or mean, just your typical yummy alpha male losing his cool over a woman.
But, it also liberated people from backwardness and tradition-bound dependence.
It gets worst. The hero, who was turned into a shifter, turns his ex girlfriend into a shifter with belief she was his mate. They break up and he leaves to become a doctor. Guess who he left behind? His shifter turned ex girlfriend. She is described as mean girl of the pack and terrorizes the heroine for hero's attention. I don't blame her. The turns for this "alpha" and is left behind by him. Only to return to hook up with another female. I don't blame her for falling off her rocker. What kind of alpha shifter doesn't even know who his mate is...a weak one!!!
7138 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 65 Proof is a collection of short stories written by J.A. Konrath, aka Jack Kilborn. These stories run the gambit from good to mediocre and to some that just make you wonder about the psyche of Mr. Konrath. They are all fun to read. It was enjoyable to read the short stories featuring Jack, Phinneas and Harry. If you want to read something while waiting for a doctor's appointment or in between tv shows then this book has everything that you could want to read; some are funny, some are intriguing, others will make you scratch your head.
5505 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book came along at the right time. I won't give away the story, but the general theme is about the 'new normal' when life changes from the way you thought it would be. As always, Holly presents a positive story full of hope, but the road is not an easy one. A satisfying read.
They do a good job, too, of explaining back-formation and after-the-fact acronym-invention, as in "posh" originating in "port out, starboard home," or "S.O.S." meaning "Save Our Ship," or "s***" having to do with the overseas transport of manure. All these are, as the title says, specious. And nearly every word thought to be of recent origin turns out to be Anglo-Saxon, or at least Shakespearean. Best of all, every discussion is documented. You won't find any "take my word for it" here, and that's all a reference librarian could ask.
The Richest Man in Babylon
2074 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have had good luck with Booker prize winners but not with this one. It is very annoying when the first few chapters demonstrate interesting writing and good potentials for the plots and then it just stops, not going anywhere. Nothing signficant happens until page 142, and even that is not very interesting at all. Throughout the book, there is numerous unnecessary mentioning of sex, as if it is from one of SNL sketches where it gets mentioned randomly (remember one of the sketches with Tom Hanks where "penis" is said multiple times?). I get that sex is relevant to this story, afterall, perpetual pregnant state of the protagonist's mother is a ubiquitous reminder of sex but in this case, just too random and feels almost too cheap.
So Raven must trick Cerberus (the dread guardian of the underworld and Raven's card buddy), hack into the computer of Lucifer's, and rescue Shara. Impossible for anyone else, but not Raven. However, this is where all ... well ... Hades breaks loose. Since her rebirth, Shara has begun acting a bit strange. The mweb is fraying and will soon disappear. Persephone is dealing some sort of goddess blackmail with Raven; and this is all just the beginning.
4512 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Yay!!! Finnalllllyyyy! A book that doesn't leave me wanting in the end. A book that flows naturally nothing seems forced about it... I loved it! It was fantastic. Adventurous, mysterious, romantic, thrilling, dramatic...It was just absolutely enthralling!
4067 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lots of action, heartbreak, scary situations, on my! Wish Steve Peek had introduced each setting change with a chapter heading though. All in all, a good read.
1904 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this series. The books are fast paced without a lot of extra fluff. I highly recommend them.
I'm torn on a rating because this really isn't a book I would normally choose to read because of the religious undertones; I found that portion of the storyline (which only gains prominance in the last third of the book) distracted me from my appreciation of the book. Discounting my feelings about that aspect of the book though, I would give this one 4 stars for the quality of the prose and the strength of the characterizations. If you are a reader who appreciates a Christian element to your fiction, you should definitely put this book on your must-read list.
8134 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this book is fun and exciting has some really hot scenes with the characters couldn' ask for more. Very easy read
Note to Author: Please Dana - return back to the Halle Shifter series and let this series stay in the past like Norse mythology.
Charles to Anna: "If you had let me," he said, "I'd have courted you gently and won your heart." He closed his eyes. "I didn't mean to frighten you."
9553 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Gosh, this story really made me upset, but not in a bad way. It was amazing how much the heroine had to go through simply to be with her man. And his Grandpa....Grrrrr! He was horrible to her. I'm glad things turned out well at the end, but wow! This was a great story, but I was a bit upset at how she was treated so poorly.
Katrina's had every advance she's made toward Derek summarily rejected even ones that are seemingly only offered in friendship. Humiliated and on the verge of tears she rushes across campus to her flat hoping to have a good cry in private. Only her one woman pity party isn't gong to happen, her best friend Trista is there waiting for her. Trista's status as a Domme means that she moves in different circles than Katrina does sometimes and because of that she knows a secret about Professor DJ that Katrina isn't privy too. He's a Dom!
Felicity Heaton has written another fantastic paranormal romance. I love her writing style, which is fast paced, exciting and believable. She is number one on my Favourite Authors List.
1. This is about Muslims and Christians, about Islam and America and is not always 'politically correct'
986 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Stone cold surrender was full of surprises because Stone never wanted to be tied down to one woman but he had a change of heart in the middle of the book. It is a really good read. I read the whole book in 2 hours.
9974 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 the book was really good, I can't wait to read part two. There were some parts that seemed a little over analyzed. but good !!!
Fortunately, I stuck with it and by the end, I was surprised to feel disappointed that the story was over. In fact, I was ready to give it 5 stars, that's how much I ended up enjoying the book.
'Do eat frequent small meals, at 2-5 hour intervalsgoing long periods of time without eating only encourages more fat storage'
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
1554 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Readable work. Very interesting, as to what could be possible.
6998 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story is very similar to one I saw in the tv series. Obviously, I think what makes the tv series so good, is the fact that it was inspired by really good stories like the one from this book. I was not disappointed.
6081 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story was not like the other books I've read from Kallysten in the past. I found it difficult to engage in the story at the beginning. However, once I stuck it out past the first 5 or 6 chapters, I was pleasantly surprised. I found that instead of the instant sex appeal and gripping tensions with characters that immediately immersed me in the past, it was a story that read like a slow burn, gradually building up layers of complexity, and personality in all the players involved. By the time I was half way through the book, Kate's issues were personal to me, and I was rooting for them to find a way to make it work. I actually cried towards the end of this book, and that's an incredibly rare thing for me as a reader. So although it took me longer to get into the characters and their story, it was well worth it to keep it up, and see it through to the end.
9764 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good book. Talented writer and I definitely recommend reading. Every book I have read so far by this author have been exceptional.
The first story "A Case of Trespass" written in 1897 is as relevant today as when written.
1311 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved Diaz's short story collection Drown, and like almost everyone else who read it, have been eagerly waiting years for his next book. Now, something like a decade later, Diaz brings a character from that collection (Yunior) back to narrate the family history of his Rutgers roommate Oscar (who is also the brother of Yunior's sometime girlfriend). This tale begins with Oscar's grandfather and ends up encompassing quite a bit of the modern history of the Dominican Republic. And although the story hopscotches back and forth in time and location quite a bit, Diaz has complete command of his narrative.
8024 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As a combo science fiction/space/paranormal book, it was excellent. It was different than what I was expecting and very enjoyable. I started reading and did not stop until it was done (way past my normal bedtime) I could not put it down. I do not write long reviews because I am afraid I will give something away, but trust me you will want to read this it has a little bit of everything in it.
Steamy from the first page, we join Commission Captain Sevan Vasil and his mate Lorelei Janelle having a very erotic mate dream, although neither realise it. They both think they're dreaming of an imaginary perfect match.
3134 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have watched Dr. Stanley on television a few times, but I have never read any of his books. The book reads much the way he speaks.
9788 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Man, it's a good thing this was free. For one thing, it was short. There's nothing inherently wrong with a short story, but it's surprisingly hard to write a good short story, which this was not.
Sadly, I didn't like the lead characters - or any of the characters, actually - which surprised me, because Mitchell usually creates vivid and likable characters which would go a long way to cover any defect of style. Not here. I'm all for emotionally constipated characters being forced to face their inner feelings, but Daniel and Trey are too far gone, lost in their own frozen, narrow world views, the product of dysfunctional childhoods, and adulthoods spent in missed opportunities and barren pastimes. I believed they carried their teenage passion all this time simply because neither of them is emotionally mature enough to have moved passed their childish desires, but I couldn't believe that either of them had the resources to grow up or bring out the best in the other one. Physically perfect specimens, but stunted as people.
Enjoy the excitement, I did. Hmmmm, I have the 2nd book in this series, I don't need to sleep tonight, do I?
Shira Anthony
1565 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. I loved all three. They are filled with adventure , mystery, fun and wonderful love stories.
This has the potential to be a good series. It isn't there yet, but I would check out future books if I felt the author addressed the editing, tightened plots, and focused on characterization. I think there is room in the mystery world for a detective like Henry.
736 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There are many ways to get the news these days. In fact it barrages you through all the media all day long. But I choose to read the New York Times on my Kindle to get the facts and opinions. It's like an anchor in a storm.
This is a good read and if your on the fence about getting it I say its definitely worth a try.
There was actually another thing that I had a problem with, but I'm not sure if it's just my lack of information/knowledge that makes me think it was a mistake. I was always under the impression that lionesses ruled the pride and males were just there for mating purposes. It isn't that they're weaker or anything. It's just that the females do all the actual hunting. At least that was how I thought the social structure of lions worked. I could be wrong...
Ashwini, a.k.a., Ashblade, is a Guild Hunter and a born tracker. She also has a type of psychometry and a nightmare of a past. Ransom is another Hunter, also with the New York Guild. Sara is the current Guild Director (see Sara's last hunt before accepting this appointment in "Angel's Judgment", 0.5). Kenji and Baden are also Guild Hunters, and Sara has put them on standby.
Service deals with charity, almsgiving, altruism and
3847 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 thank you for writing so many books i only have a quarter of them becase they are sometimes expensive on amazon kindle!
+ Vespasian
8345 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like the story.... but there are a lot of spelling errors or wrong word used.....
Maggie has decided to confront her fears and moves to her sister's pack, and that is when she meet Erik. She needs to take things slow and even though Erik can't wait to get her under him, complies.
A must read.
6607 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I don't remember buying this book but it was one of the best I have read. It had suspense, romance, heroism, tenderness, and thoughtfulness.
The ghostly goings on...
Once upon a time, I didn't know how lucky I was.
71 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great book, good movie. Astounding, with all the tricks of the trade. Recommend this book for all. Relax and enjoy!
171 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fun. Fast. Engaging. For space opera lovers who like a strong female lead. I highly recommend this book. Go for it!
Oddly enough, even though the main characters are contract killers, you still feel an empathy for both of them. It is truly amazing how the author manages to make you identify with these people.
9180 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series, and even though I am a tight wad, I would gladly pay more for the rest of these. The author deserves much more praise then some of the other hacks that take way more money for their slush, and I wish more people knew about his work. However, I am sure Mr. Inlo doesn't really care about the money, but rather more about producing excellent works for as many people to enjoy as possible.
The Convenient Husband is all of this. Tucker is the oldest son of a Texan rancher; he built his life far from the ranch, but he was often back home to visit, at least until Micah reached his 18 years old. Micah was the nephew of the ranch's foreman, and he has always lived on the ranch since 4 years old. And he was always the shadow of Tucker. But on his 18 years old birthday Micah was suddenly the forbidden fruit and Tucker surrendered to temptation. A night of passion, Micah still a virgin, was enough to make Tucker run away; as usually in this story, Tucker thinks he is doing Micah a favor, he is too old and bitter for a young thing like Micah. Problem is that Tucker doesn't realize that, in a isolated ranch in Texas, there are not so many chance of hapinnes for a gay boy like Micah.
Jake hated spring snowstorms, but he hated them even worse when his suv rolled after hitting a deer. The snow was coming down, and he knew he needed to find shelter from this storm. After walking for a half hour, he spotted lights from a house in the distance. He made it to the door, and practically fell in when the door opened. When Jake regained consciousness, he found himself plastered next to an almost naked Sera. He hadn't realized she was back, and had exhausted all his contacts trying to look for her unable to stop thinking about her since she left. He knew how badly he had treated her, but she had obviously decided to permanently close him out talking about inane things that didn't matter. Jake was determined to get her back in his life, and would do whatever it took to make it happen.
There is something oddly heroic about a guy who has managed to fool a lot of people just by pretending. While applauding Abagnale's crimes are wrong, his ingenuity is amazing. He was good enough for the government to cut a deal with him. That's Tom Sawyer with more pluck and style. We wish were that smart and suave. This creates morality layers, but a book worth reading and thinking about.
9003 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome!!! I never thought I would enjoy a romantic sci-fi novel, but I did! I thoroughly enjoyed Prime Obsession. My only regret is not reading it soon enough! Wulf and Melina are the perfect couple. Their passion and romance will give you the tingles.
There are some unforgettable, weirdly comic scenes: Beck solemnly interrogating a three year old, for example, and inspector Kollberg nervously interviewing a half-dressed young woman of casual morals.
I like the Amplified version for studying because the meaning of each word is amplified (according to the original Hebrew/Greek meaning) thereby giving the best interpretation of each scripture text. I recently searched for the meanings of some words in a text and realized that if I'd just read it in the Amplified Bible, it would have clarified the meaning. I have the KJV, ESV and NASV on my Kindle. All versions that I've downloaded need improvements in the area of the search feature, because so far, I have not been able to search by book/chapter/verse in any of them, even though Amazon says that I can; it doesn't work.
mechanics . 5/5
9191 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This had my attention from the very start. It is good to fight for what you love. I can not wait to read the other stories.
2076 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I'm not really sure why this book won the Man Booker Prize... I was not impressed by it at all. I didn't really like it, and for a short book (under 300 pages), it seemed dragged out and dull in sections. There were hints of great secrets and revelations to come, but none were revealed. The description of the book was more interesting than the book itself. The narrator was a rather unlikable woman and the "resolution" (hardly the right word for this ending) was terribly weak. All in all, it was well-written, but unsatisfying.
The kingdom has lost its magic. There are still some magic left and the Green Riders uses some of it. I always do like when magic is lost and found again. And these Riders risk everything and still they are only seen as messengers, but they have a calling that they follow.
5480 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In 1931 director Edward Sutherland wrote a movie with the same title "Up Pops the Devil" about a man who quit his job to become a novelist & his wife is not trying to hear that. Fast forward seventy-seven years to 2008 author Angela Benson writes a book titled the same and the women in Wilford "Preacher" Winters life is drawing a deaf ear to his repentance. After serving prison time Preacher decides to give up his life and give his heart to the Lord. Semi-same premise but delivered in 2 different styles. The play I believe was a comedy but this book is far from comedic. This novel is about God's unconditional love but we will get to the later on in the review.
Shane can't believe what Valentine has asked of him. There's no way he can get sexually involved with his best friend's little sister...even if she has grown into the woman he desires above all others. But Shane doesn't want Valentine to look for others to teach her about submission, either. So he strikes a bargain with her. He'll teach her about D/s, but there won't be any sex. Valentine agrees, but something tells Shane she won't be sticking to their deal.
Ironically, Huey was the linchpin for the FBI's continued investigation into the corruption at the Chicago Police Department. He was arrested, jailed and then makes bail. He subsequently commits suicide leaving a note. It is in these unlikely circumstances that Laura and Shane meet again and their explosive passion is rekindled. As a side note, she is one of only three people on the planet that call Dom, `Shane'.
2781 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Quite simply, this book blew me away. It's short, but so powerful. Alice's voice is strong, even as she succumbs to Ray's power. Somehow, Elizabeth Scott gives us insight into a cruel monster of a man without ever making us feel for him, but showing, seemingly realistically, just how such a tragic kidnapping could take place. She plants the seeds of how even though Alice did everything she thought she was supposed to, and had been told not to talk to strangers, where there was a will, he found a way to worm his way into her trust. And in those few short minutes, her life changed.
5520 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a page turner, a "can't put down" thriller of the London murder of Alexander Litvinenko on November 1, 2006. Thoroughly researched, carefully thought through, all its nuances and angles and dark pockets are explored and analysed leaving the reader satisfied but wide awake at night suffering from the heebie jeebies.
2165 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I read J.L. Langley's series that started in Without Reservations out of sequence. I started with With Caution, which actually I think helped me appreciate the first book more. While I enjoy J.L. Langley's style of writing, I think that With Caution is the weaker of the two books. Jake Romero is a great original character and she gets him right, but in trying to create more of a back-story for Remington Lassiter, J.L. Langley went askew.
867 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good read!
2526 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My 6 year old is not really into the book as much as I'd like him to be. Its not very colorful but I love the poetry!
Book Info: Genre: Horror Satire Reading Level: Adult
7884 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this magazine, and having it at my kindled finger tips just makes it even better. Can not put it down.
I take a psychology class at the gymnasium, and the last couple of months we have read a lot about this. We have also watched the Natascha Kampusch movie, and talked a lot about it. So this was probably not the best time to read it...
Halt and Horace also find the same Temujai. They also find Will and the three of them rescue Evanlyn. But there is a bigger problem now. The Temujai are one of the most powerful armies in the world. At one time they almost conquered Skandia, but because their leader died, they had to retreat. This time though, there is nothing stopping them from conquering Skandia, except two rangers.
7414 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love, lust, laughter. As usual Tymber strikes a great mix for a really entertaining read.
Since it was taking me forever to get to the print version I had of this, I actually pulled it from the library on audio disk so I could listen to it on my daily commute. I quite liked the reading voice at first, since it seemed to match the character, but I discovered after several disks that I probably wouldn't want to spend much time with this character if all I ever got out of her was this flat, rather monotonic slightly southern twang which wasn't so peachy after a while. Nevertheless, I managed to listen all the way through which was more than I can say for several other audio books I've had to endure!
Sarah is an orphan and she and her sister Emily have been under the dubious care of her uncle for years. At the age of 19, she has given up any real hope of happiness for herself, but not for Emily. When events on the wagon train leave the 2 girls alone and penniless, Sarah finds herself in a very precarious situation.
7454 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you are a first time traveler to NOLA you will find this walking tour very complete and easy to follow. Wish the street maps were larger but you can get one in the French Quarter.
The characters are rich and vivid. Aislinn has a challenging task to balance; her heart's desire of becoming a Lady Knight while staying true to the woman in her. In that regard, Zoltack finds the perfect mix, showing Aislinn as a lady attending a ball and showing her in the heat of battle. Aislinn's struggle to be accepted is one many readers can connect with.
I highly recommend reading this series.
9043 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Cowboys and G ay Romance are quite a popular pair, and it has also almost always an angst feeling. This story is about a ranch in Montana and two cowboys who are grieving for the loss of the same man. Simon was Dylan's brother and Wade's lover; it was Dylan who introduced Simon to Wade and doing that it made of Wade an happy man and of himself a desperate one. Dylan was in love with Wade but Wade has never seen in him as nothing more than a friend. And when Wade found his happiness with Simon, Dylan was able to accept it since he loved Simon as much as he loved Wade if not more. But then Simon died in a car accident while driving with Dylan, and Dylan had not the courage to stay and see the sorrow in Wade's eyes, he dreaded the question, why did Simon die and did you not? To not loose also the best friend after losing the brother, Dylan severed any contact, loosing in this way also his family.
There is no gore or details, but it is clear what has happened, and what continues to happen. This story isn't for young readers, or the faint of heart. But it is a very gripping story that will leave you feeling horrified.
4517 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Okie if you guys want a Go Goosebumps raising book, then you need to pick this one up! It's a story that needed to be told and Scott did an abs amazing job bringing this girls tragic story to life. It's a terrifying and chilling story about a girl who was kidnapped 5 years before and tells the story about her life with her kidnapper. It's just one of those books that has to be put down several times but not because it's bad but because it's just that hard to read about her life. As soon as you put it down, you'll want to pick it right back up because you want to know what happens. Half of the book is told in third person and the other is in first. You can literately see yourself in this girls shoes, feel her pain and see what she's been through. Scotts "Living Dead Girl" will be a book that will be talked about for decades to come! I give this novel 5 out of 5 paws!
6820 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This has got to be the worst gme for kindle. First of all it is in aninteractive book so you can chet by turning the pages. And it is the easiest game ever to beat. I think this could be worth a dime.
8671 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a sweet story of a young university student who meets a handsome Middle Eastern man after his overzealous body guard accidently pushes he to the ground. The man, who is actually the King of his country, is immediately taken with her & carefully woos her with the prospect of marrying her. An unfortunate misunderstanding causes them to part. Five years later, he shows up at the school where the former student is now a teacher & enlists her help in helping his young niece & nephew through the grief of losing both their parents. That's not the ONLY reason for seeking her out, but you will have to read the book. I just wish it had been a little longer. This is the first book I've read by this author & it won't be the last! ENJOY!
So I was thrilled when the Kindle edition of the International Herald Tribune came out and I immediately subscribed. The IHT is as good as ever. Excellent, well written articles. In-depth analysis of world events. It's all there. My advice: try the trial subscription for two weeks; I bet you end up cancelling the Times, etc., and go with the International Herald Tribune.
6562 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A SMOOTH FLOWING WHO DONE IT. RETIRED POLICE SOLVING THE CRIME WITH STEP BY STEP INVESTIGATION. SURPRISE ENDING...I NEVER SAW IT COMING.
Now we come to the "present" of London, April 22, 1835 and Nicholas Vail is at a ball looking/hunting for a young woman he knows is there. He spots her with her beautiful dark red hair, pale skin. She is happy and laughing and he knows she is the one. She is a ward of Ryder Sherbrooke and is having her first season in London. She meets Nicholas Vail, Earl of Mountjoy, and they are both comfortable with and attracted to each other albeit for different reasons. Nicholas has been gone from England and made his way in Macau. She had named herself as her memory was gone when Ryder Sherbrooke found her beaten in an alley so her name is Rosalind de La Fontaine. Nicholas comes to call the next day and Rosalind, her "adopted" brother Grayson Sherbrooke and Nicholas visit an art and book fair in the park where Grayson purchases a very ancient book purported to have been written by a wizard. Neither Grayson nor Nicholas can translate and read the code in the book but Rosalind can.
1208 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just adore her books! They are always funny, romantic and pretty darn good stories.
7983 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was incredible it had action and romance, it had the predictable bad guy and the lovable shifter. I loved Sevan character he was such an alpha male, and Lorelei was the perfect female for him she was his perfect mate. This was the book that made me believe that love could conquer even the most evil of fates, This was an amazing read period.
The author also suggest that all humans enjoy telling and retelling a good story. As with a good joke, the best are more easily remembered and therefore more likely to be transmitted to others. Since no story is ever passed on exactly as it was received, the tale undergoes an "evolution of the fittest" of sorts, creating very long lasting and resilient tales. Details that are non-events fall out, while details that are surprising or threatening or instructive are perpetuated. Furthermore, the human as social animal naturally looks upon those events and activities having to do with self and others as the most important focus. The gods or ancestors, omniscient though they may be, are therefore more concerned with whether one is stealing from ones neighbor or seducing someone else's spouse than they are with whether there are 22 teeth in ones comb or 21, or wether a bug just walked across the table. Professor Boyer indicates that most religious people who believe in gods who are totally aware of all events tend to pay little attention to these all powerful beings and more attention to those spirits, etc. who have more of an immediate impact on their own lives.
2276 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The intent of this book is to use anthropology and cognitive science to "explain" why religious beliefs developed (and are still common) in humans. I started reading this book with the expectation that it was intended as popular science; but it assumed that the reader already had a background in anthropology and cognitive science. Boyer made his explanations using terminology that was unnecessarily complex; and although the meaning could be discerned from the context, it made the narrative into very heavy reading. Furthermore, he made many bold statements without providing evidence, possibly because he figured his readers had a background in this area and knew where he was coming from. The examples he did provide often fell short for me as a scientist--I felt there were too many obvious loopholes to the experiments described, and it was unclear whether these loopholes were addressed. Overall, I think this book may be interesting to someone who has already read a lot of literature in this field, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone with a casual interest, nor as introductory material.
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4550 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Holy wow I couldn't stand this book! The main character was completely intolerable. Other characters were okay, and the store in and of itself wasn't terrible, but Nina was enough to kill any possible enjoyment for me.
56 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a thoroughly entertaining story! From flim-flam man to escape artist Frank weaves an incredible story that not only reveals the cleverness of a criminal mind, but also shows us our own vulnerabilities. It's good to know he's gone straight!
5970 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm enjoying all of Patricia Briggs's books. This is the second series of hers I've read. I look forward to more books in the future.
After Josh hears that Becky's wedding has been postponed he for some reason feels he needs to call the fiancé , Josh claims it was only to know why the wedding was postponed but ends up telling him all of the stuff Becky did in high school (almost 20 yrs ago GROWUP!!!). After the call Buddy (Becky's fiancé) calls to put an indefinite date to the wedding saying they need to know each other better. Becky figures it out that Josh called Buddy but not why he called, we never figure that out. Becky and Booker go to Josh's house, and after a smoke they decide to leave without confronting Josh. At a diner they find out that Josh's truck is torched, Becky feels guilty and tells Josh she will pay for the damages, and leaves crying. For the first time Josh see's the true Becky a very soft hearted, and sad girl who just wants someone to love her as she is not who they wanted her to be.
2767 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Okie if you guys want a Go Goosebumps raising book, then you need to pick this one up! It's a story that needed to be told and Scott did an abs amazing job bringing this girls tragic story to life. It's a terrifying and chilling story about a girl who was kidnapped 5 years before and tells the story about her life with her kidnapper. It's just one of those books that has to be put down several times but not because it's bad but because it's just that hard to read about her life. As soon as you put it down, you'll want to pick it right back up because you want to know what happens. Half of the book is told in third person and the other is in first. You can literately see yourself in this girls shoes, feel her pain and see what she's been through. Scotts "Living Dead Girl" will be a book that will be talked about for decades to come! I give this novel 5 out of 5 paws!
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The Good: Sommer needs saving, relationship and career-wise, but she resists Caleb's help. This makes for a surprisingly relatable emotional story. Caleb is a great Alpha. He knows what he wants, and goes after Sommer hard. I also love that they were friends first, passionate lovers second. And their meddlesome family members are both funny and lovable.
The author got the job done, and the result was a nifty little story. I would read more by the author, and I'm actually curious to see what she could do with a novel, but... well, see editing score. There was something here that felt ... unpolished. Still, the effort was a good one.
5934 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a necessary read for anyone who is following the Alpha and Omega series. It only covers about a day and a half in the lives of Anna and Charles, but it is their FIRST day and a half. It lets you know exactly waht Anna went through between being changed, and meeting Charles.
7977 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 kinda felt like it should have been the second book in the series, too much info missing...great premise, hoping as the series continues we understand more of the background of the story
9911 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In this book Iona shows wanting to be independent by rebellion, but that isn't what she really wants. Her art is what is really important to her. See how she gets everything she wants and more.
2774 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My Thoughts: Elizabeth has done it again! She needs to write faster though because I'm almost through all of her books and I want more dangit! We are introduced to Alice and the details surrounding her abduction. She was only 10 when she was taken by Ray and she was only his second victim. He tells her he loves her and that this is the way its supposed to be, she belongs to him. If she runs away, he'll go hurt her family. She longs to get away from him, far far away. She is tired of everything he puts her through. This book is a quick devastating read. It is heartbreaking in so many ways because the fact of the matter is, this happens in real life. Kids get abducted, kids get abused, kids get hurt. Its just not right!!! I could totally feel for Alice and there were a few times during the story I wanted to run away for Alice! Ray starts looking for a new "girl" with Alice, and Alice fears her time has come to an end. She's 15 now and not what he is "looking" for. Even though this book is heartbreaking, it still needs to be read! So go get yourself a copy today from amazon HERE and read it to find out what happens to Alice.
6552 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this authors style. Book was well plotted and moved at a good pace. Given the main character of the book is older this book will probably resonate best with those of us considered seniors.
I received this story from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
The Preface to the collectionis the much admired Chandlerian essay on "The Simple Art of Murder" in which he discusses the art of the crime story.
6067 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thoroughly enjoyed this story about Marc, the vampire Sire and Blake, his Childe and lets not forget the human, Kate. Marc and Blake have been fighting demons but Blake seems to not see it as a responsibility but more as fun. Marc is frustrated that Blake can't see that to protect the humans IS what's important, that humans are important. When they meet Kate and her fellow human fighters while fighting a group of demons, they are taken back by Kate to the human compound, where they are greeted with not quite friendly faces. Marc is intrigued by Kate, her boldness, her strength and by her beauty. He knows it's not safe to get involved with a human and sees Blake's growing attraction to Kate as a threat to their very well being. Kate is also torn by her attraction to both Marc and Blake. She's distracted by them in the field which could prove deadly but she also knows they need Marc and Blake's help in fighting the demons. Blake has some personal "demons" of his own to confront and deal with in his life as does Marc. Secrets that both have that make their relationship difficult. I'll not share any more but just say this is a wonderful story and I can't wait to read the next in the Blurred Trilogy.
I could not put this novel down. It was not only about finding out what happens to Alice at the end; although, that was a major pulling point. It was staring into the abyss of Alice's world.
This book doesnt start off with much of a bang, so to speak, and proceeds peacefully enough for a little while. But then, as usual, a woman screws everything up for everyone and they get evicted without even any shirts on their backs.
Rick Lowell is the Alpha of the Red Wolf Poconos Pack. He isn't exactly having an easy go of things here lately. He's been shot, killed a rogue, found his mate, learned of her injuries, and now been told that he cannot take her home. Why? Because she's Puma and the Wolf pack has to be prepared to accept a non-Wolf Luna. He could handle all that but throw in an uppity dominant female looking to take over as Luna and things are bound to get very interesting.
4629 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An achingly beautiful book. I was sad to finish it.
2716 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you want to be in the crazed hid of a girlhood has been kidnapped and raped repeatedly by a sadistic jerk, this might be the book for you.
This book... This book is just wow. I'm not even sure what to say about this book, honestly.
This deliciously erotic little bit of yumminess was fun for a hot, quick read. The plot was a bit light, and I'm not sure I bought the whole gorgeous-guy-has-to-blackmail-a-girl-for-a-date concept, but the characters were likable and the sex was abundant and hot. Sometimes, that's all I need to be happy with an erotic novella like this.
A darned good book!
Plot - 5 bookmarks
* Maybe this one wasn't exactly FREE but, really really cheap when you consider it was a Trilogy. I think the first one was free and I liked it enough to purchase the trilogy.
6098 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Karen Rose is amazing in her talent. She creates a world that captures the reader from the first page. You'll root for the romance between the characters but be enthralled with the mystery surrounding them. This was the first I've read from her and I will be honest in saying the only reason I had this book in my possession was because I forgot to click do not send when I was a member of doubleday book club. I hadn't planned on reading it but the back caught me and before I knew it I was on the edge of my seat wondering who the villain was how the heroine was going to survive a stalker that knew every move she made. After reading Have You Seen Her? I immediately went to her first book and have been a fan of her books since. You won't regret. Strong female characters, intriguing men and amazing plot turns and twists. Only warning, once you read one you'll want to read the rest.
A thoroughly enjoyable Young Adult book. Easy to read light fantasy/adventure, with lots of action and intrigue. I like author Flanagan writing style; you just know the good guys will always prevail. And yet somehow this foreknowledge of a positive outcome doesn't necessarily ruin the enjoyment of the journey leading up to the final battle.
Anne Enright has written a book about family, love, hate, sex, desire, generations, child abuse, and facing one's own mortality. Her character, Veronica, one of the Hegarty clan, has word of her brother, Liam's death, and she is on her way to claim his body. On her way she reminisces about the family and builds layer upon layer of the family members that we meet. Her prose is such that you are either intimidated by its mastery or drawn into the brilliance of the descriptions of the family and need to know the stories. And, the stories are there and come one by one as I said, built layer upon layer so that you finally come to know the feelings and needs of them all. Maybe too much of the feelings for some. Veronica, facing her own self shies away from her family and wraps herself in the waves of emotion that come her way. Anne Enright writes about love and sexual desire and as she says "One of the things I wanted to do in the book was explore how desire and hatred are closely bound up," says Enright. "You know, that sense that someone - usually a man - is enraged by the fact that he desires someone - usually a woman."
9046 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Hot sex scenes and good chemistry between the two. Wish they had had more time to build a relationship or go on a date or two. Near the end she finds out he used to be married--no surprise there since what she had learned about him was from viewing him interact with others at the office. Overall worthy of four stars.
8669 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is to LOVE! It's amazing what adults can learn from their children if they pay close attention! I loved this book!
7407 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ooh wee! Triplet alpha hotties that are shifters and one female tv reporter add up to a helluva romp. Ain, brodey, & cail are all super hot. The two 'younger' triplets brodey & cain are so sweet and endearing, I wanna take them home!
In the beginning, intricate details of the sexual frustrations or abnormalities experienced by the middle-aged female narrator can be deemed at times as, "more information than this reader wants to know." But, as the book progresses and the details of Nugent's sexual exploits with and to the members of the family become revealed, we realize that she, like the other Hegarties, have become perversely affected by the Nugent influence and constantly pervasive attendance at the familial premises.
Yes, the story is told from the first person PoV, specifically Sheriff Walt Longmire. He carries a lot of miles on him, and is prone to bouts of melancholia, the latest a long running funk over his wife's death from several years past. He has many good friends, though, and a strong sense of justice, so it isn't long before he hauls himself out of his shack of a house to delve into a murder of a local boy.
9917 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another wonderful and well writtn read. I was pulled into it on page 1 and was kept glued until the end. I highly recomend this book.
That subject is explored in the context of a sister contemplating her brother's death. Veronica Hegerty is a very vivid and appealing character: Much of the book's charm comes from seeing her family through her eyes and memories. In the process, she reveals the kind of "within the family" opinions that all family members express in whispers with one another. Beneath her grief, Veronica also feels a need to share a secret with us . . . but she feels at a loss for how to do so. Her rambling reflections gradually spiral closer and closer to that secret until you realize its full shocking lesson: People may not be who they seem to be, and you need to be careful even where there seems to be no risk.
Cade is a piece of pierced work. He's not about to conform to any standards except the lack of standards. His need to be his own man was endearing. What I loved about him was his fallibility. He's been through a bad relationship and bears the scars, but he's still breathing, still going about his life. I had to hand it to him. Many people would crack, especially after the circumstances he'd lived with, but he didn't.
The real life stories were inspiring. A lot of the families had a stay-at-home mom too, which I can relate to. For example, one family on a $40,000 teachers salary paid off $72,000 on a rental property and $35,000 on credit cards, student loans, and car notes in 2 years (partly by selling the rental). Another one paid off $78,000 in debt in 21 months. Granted we each have different incomes so the time would be adjusted but it still motivated me. If others have a lower income than we do and they have become debt-free and wealthy, then so can we. Each section has relevant examples of that principle discussed. Some principles are so basic yet crucial to get where you want to go. I always have good intentions to make a budget, but I don't know how exactly. This encouraged me to start one. I have been interested in saving for retirement and investing in mutual funds too but didn't know where to start. It really puts a fire under you to act NOW, rather than later.
I think this would be a great beach read or just a sweet romantic quickie to tide you over, especially if you have a male/male craving. *wink*
By unbelievably miraculous once in a billion coincidence, Rosaleen and Lily end up at exactly the same house in which her mother did indeed stay for a while before her death. That's pretty much the entire story, but of course, the author puts the pedal to the medal and runs on long after this because clearly this is nowhere near enough angst, suffering, metaphor, and cuteness to make it medal material.
2701 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book and I hope I see more books soon on the story line on Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
1908 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series is awesome!! My two sons and I fight over who gets to read the new one first!
Meanwhile, back at home the conflict with her boss heats up. Alice enlists the help of a friend to get herself out of the mess without ending up dead. They go on to solve the mystery of her boss's big scheme. Throughout the book there are some hysterical scenes mixed in with the seemingly normal. Alice's total faith in Nigel lead her to calmly accept situations that would have sent other women screaming for the door--fish are thrown in Nigel's face by people he claims are strangers, their hotel reservations are lost" so they drive around Paris half the night until they end up in a seedy place, etc. Alice's blind faith and cluelessness add to the hilarity.
I honestly don't know how anyone could give this book anymore than two or three stars. The heroine was silly and her character came across as false. The story just did not ring true. The hero had potential but this was ruined by the writer being unable to project what she was trying to get us to believe: that he was a hot alpha Greek powerful male. It didn't really ring true. The heroine came across as gangly and gauche and the hero as a bumbling English man as opposed to the Greek alfa hunk. I think the author overreached and I hastly skipped to skim through the end. The start of the story was by far the best. There were portions which showed potential but the author didn't seem able to pull it off through out the book
9503 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In any work of fiction, I'm willing to allow some literary license as long as the result is a good story that grabs my attention, and entertains me. There were a lot of things in this book that required me to really stretch my imagination, several inconsistencies, and some facts just didn't add up. But since it contributed to an exciting and compelling read, I let a lot of improbable things slide.
This book is told from Dana's point of view as if she's telling you the story. It is fast paced and well written. As Dana debates with herself on letting Simon do the things he does to her we learn that she is a smart and strong woman. Simon and Dana begin a strange relationship. As he trains her for her positions Simon awakens sexual feelings in Dana that she did not even know she had. Dana finds herself drawn to Simon in ways that are all new to her. The two begin to think that they have more than just a working relationship that it may go deeper than either had planned and they must deal with the missing part of this puzzle: Ethan Cowell.
6931 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is one of those rare occasions when I saw the show before I read the books because I hadn't heard of the Longmire Mysteries, even though Johnson is a West Virginia fella (who relocated to Wyoming). TV introduced me to the series and the show caught my attention for one simple reason: Lou Diamond Phillips, who plays Henry Standing Bear (I love seeing LDP do a great job in a western again).
6777 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This novel denies of evolution and preaches the evils of modern science. It contradicts itself: sci-fi that rejects science. Really, once the demonic influences started to crop up, I had to wonder why Evil couldn't just work a bit of cyber-computing magic/inspiration and complete whatever world domination scheme it was hatching. The thematic similarities with the Hulk did not help.
1919 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great series...kids love them! Well written!
9617 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This was a book with a bunch of characters who have no redeeming qualities. The main character Margo is married to world's biggest jacka@@. Her verbally abuses her until she has enough and leaves in at a gas station. She hitches a ride into Paris with a horse trainer who was probably the only awesome character in the whole book. When she gets to Paris she plans to stay with supposed friends. I say supposed because they are jerks to her and take her husband's side even though they are supposedly friends. Instead of confronting them or her husband for that matter she just takes off again. She acts like a spoiled child who when she isn't given permission (she's 37) to do something instead of being an adult and saying I'm out of here she waits until the "adults" aren't looking and she runs off. Grow up already.
Five years have passed since that fateful night, and the elders of each of the young men's werewolf pack are trying desperately to deal with escalating hostilities between packs. Their solution is to mate Hayden, now a reclusive loner, to Joshua, now an officer for the local police department. Hayden is sure Josh betrayed him five years ago, and Josh has secrets he's been unable and unwilling to share. Just getting these two Alphas at the same table opens old wounds and any possibility of them being mated seems unlikely. But Joshua holds the key to Hayden's redemption, and he's determined to give this man everything...absolutely everything he deserves.
Gave it 4 stars because I loved the characters.
2565 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great all time classic that I keep on my digital devices for my grandchildren. The digital generation is here but thank goodness we can still steer them to some good literature and not just junk.
Ms. Alvie Hoffmann
I felt bad for... Well, I just felt bad. For the situation, for her, for what they were planning to do.
8143 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I'm a fan of Ms. R.G Alexander's work. Ms. R.G Alexander is a talented author with a fruitful imagination. I purchased this book shortly after reading her "Children of the Goddess" series. Although i didn't have many reviews available to me before purchasing this book, I expected great things. Unfortunately i felt this book was a waste of time. I was less then impressed on the character development in this book. They just felt "flat". I kept reading it expecting it to get better. The plot also left much to be desired. I was uninvolved as a reader and didn't care one way or another about Charli and her men. I would characterize this book as trash. The only reason i gave it 2(1.5 not available) stars was because i like the amazing race idea. It's a shame the potential was never reached.
Overall, this is a great book to read for anyone wanting a better understanding of what it means to truly follow Jesus Christ. It is good for the new Christian and the mature Christian.
Tasting Candy is the sweetly hot and wonderful follow-up to Touching Lace. In my opinion, Tasting Candy goes above and beyond Touching Lace because of the emotional pull of Candice's character. Anne Rainey put her heart and soul into Tasting Candy and it leaps off the pages. My heart ached for what Candice went through and then it broke again at the gentle way the very alpha Blade handled the situation. Ms. Rainey did such a wonderful job building her characters and putting so much emotion behind her words that I am Joyfully Recommending Tasting Candy and can't wait for the third installment of the Vaughn family.
4297 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Laugh out loud funny and not just for children.
3336 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have always loved this book and was so happy to add it to my kindle so now I can read it over and over.
8928 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Georgette Heyer's "The Unfinished Clue" is an English country house mystery designed for murder. The corpse invited his own demise by antagonizing every person with whom he had contact. This novel is seventy years old, but still delights readers with its crisp, witty dialogue and intriguing puzzle of who actually did everyone else in the story a favor by sticking a knife in the old boy's neck.
1601 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this book. I have read it now, five times and I still can't get enough of it. The characters are great and Julie is an excellent writer. I laughed and cried my way through this book. I have loved all of her Highland Lairds series and I wish she would write more. She is the best at weaving a story in this arena. The only one that has come really close to it is Maya Banks. Great read!
*Update 1/2013: I have flipped and flopped on this diet. Here's my long-term take on this diet. It *DOES* work for people with insulin resistance. Here's my caveat: You have to watch which carbs you're eating. I can watch calories, pair my proteins with my carbs, and still not lose weight. I essentially have to cut out the sugars and grains if I want to lose weight that stays off. I still eat some rice, beans, potatoes- and I eat them in 1/2 cup servings. I pair them with vegetables and protein. And with that, I lose weight. If I do as this book suggests and eat sugar in the recommended quantities? Yeah, no. I don't lose weight.
3194 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love the descriptive way in which Sue Monk Kidd writes.
The prose here is phenomenal. When I think of this book now, I keep returning to Banville's descriptions of pigeons. At one point, a flight of these birds taking off makes a sound like "derisive applause." Another bird flying through the air looks like (paraphrase here) "a constantly shifting series of inkblots." Who writes like this anymore? Well, apparently Axel Vander in his scholarly works, where he spent much time bending over dictionaries and other writing guides in order to shape his articles and books. One suspects this is a thinly veiled reference to Banville huddling around an Oxford English Dictionary while writing "Shroud." Oddly enough, this is the second book I have read in the past month or so that uses the word "matutinal," meaning something related to, or occurring, in the morning. The other author who freely bandied this word about was Nathaniel Hawthorne. Now if you are familiar with Hawthorne's work, you know his prose is fabulous. Banville's prose is just as spectacular as Hawthorne and his fellow 19th century authors.
The story takes us into the dreadful period when Japanese troops conquered and occupied Malaya. Philip is torn by conflicting loyalties. He never seems to succeed at doing the right thing, no matter how good his motives. It`s heartrending to watch his sufferings. There's a suggestion that Philip's troubles arise from actions and relationships in past lives.
6745 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Best money I ever spent! But beware you will be hooked instantly! Love this author. Ive downloaded each and every one of her books. Brisbane is the ultimate bad boy. Julia is my favorite lady! I thank Ms. Raybourn so much for offering her first three novels in the series for such a great price on Kindle. Im a fan forever! And, yes, as most of the reviewers related, be prepared to get nothing else done except finishing the trilogy. Wonderful obsession thoughENJOY!
The story is interesting and this interpretation of the werewolf genre is very well thought out. The pacing is very good. Just when you start to feel the story is getting too comfortable, a surprising twist is thrown in that livens it up again.
7994 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Captain Sevan Vasil has always had to hide the fact that he has a bit of Lion Shifter in his blood. While on a voyage his ship suddenly needs repairs at a planet not part of the Commission. Only to find his dream lover a real live being on said planet. I loved this story and everything about the world created. Got some good and bad guys and a love story mixed in. I could not put down once I started to read this well written and self-contained story.
Jordan Castillo Price's style was straightforward, even edgy to fit the story. She created a well thought-out world of psychics and their various abilities, and an outside world of how they were dealt with and used. And with my living in the city, I enjoyed the Chicago setting, but it could serve any reader for a big city setting.
Yes, the book is great, it made want to scream and yell at Alicia for being so numb; it made feel sad, enraged and vengeful. It also made realize I have to have a serious talk with my son about talking to strangers.
1724 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 At first I was disappointed that this was broken up into separate stories till I realized each story tied together with the same characters adding a new character each story. I absolutely loved this book.
But then that lightness at the end-- I don't know. I still need to think about this one a while longer.
This review first appeared at Orandi et Legendi (http://catholicamanda.com).
But that Lisa, she's a smarty. And there comes a point in this story when I got very angry with her, I felt betrayed for Brett, and in a very bad way. I called Lisa some very bad names. But like I said, she's smart. Don't underestimate that girl, and don't think her heart is in the wrong place.
5911 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked it. I'm usually more into strong female protagonists and this one seed weak and scared which I wasn't very exited about but an understanding of her behavior showed the fact that she was actually a very strong character.
There are translations I question, but what this version suffers the most from is being overly gender inclusive and politically correct. A major example is when Jesus asks the Jewish authorities where John's right to baptize came from. Their thoughts are: "...the people think that John was a prophet, and that's why we can't say that it was from some HUMAN BEING who gave John the right to baptize." The reality is that women did NOT carry or give authority in that culture. You can NOT change history to make it PC.
The writer describes the sometimes beautiful, sometimes brutal landscape this lawman works in very well. It becomes an important part of the world he lives in. You can see the space that surrounds him, and feel the oncoming winter. There is a great deal of snow in the air. There but not quite there yet. I've lived in an area where Fall is like that so it rang true that he was always aware of the weather that was coming on, and the fact that the first real storm of the season was likely just over the next hill, or in the dark cloud on the horizon, while desperately trying to hold onto the last warmth of Summer.
The next morning, she goes to work and realizes the man she slept with was her boss. After some groveling, she forgives him and they continue their relationship. Pippa was looking forward to going to lunch with him when he cancelled and said he had business to take care of. She sees him walking out with an old girlfriend and in a fit of jealousy, hurt and betrayal, she quits her job and packs up without saying a word. Andreo kept trying to contact her with no success until he finally tracks her down in France. Things become more complicated when she finds out she is pregnant.
6053 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The book is unrealistic, I regretted not reading in time by the time I started reading 7days were over and I could not return it. I tried to trudge along without success. There is no character development and I am an avid reader of mnage and BDSM books but the heroine in this book came out looking like a carpet that the two guys walked over. I hated it and I regret wasting my money.
85 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This autobiography is good up until the abrupt ending. There is an interview with the author after the ending of the book but that does not really make up for the abrupt ending. Anyone should be intrigued by the adventures of this young man Frank Abagnale. He has the biggest adventures of his life from the young age of 15 to 20. I admire the ingenuity and fearless nature that Frank Abagnale possessed. Fans of the movie starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DeCaprio will be pleased to know the movie is quite faithful to the book. The book is able to fill in some of the story that the movie simply cannot. Catch Me if You Can is one of those rare novels that is portrayed so accurately in a movie. I have seen the movie. I recommend this book to everyone.
1773 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well written and I agree with the facts presented.
Each of the characters is strained to his or her limit. Halt commits treason against his beloved country in order to search for his apprentice. Horace questions the codes of chivalry when he encounters those using them for selfish ends. Evanlyn bears the burden of Will's survival in harsh conditions she was not raised to endure.
245 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This review is of the unabridged audiocassette version of The Vendetta Defense as performed by Ms. Barbara Rosenblat.
If all the machines created throughout the history of man were to have been kept within the confines of the minds of their creators, that is never manufactured, would such machines be imputed with value in a Marxist sense? Yes, they should equal the POTENTIAL value of their labor.
Moxie Mezcal has great potential - her imagination is wonderful. I look forward to reading this again if she decides to polish it.
5728 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is quite a bit different from Volume 1. The first few stories were written from the perspective of the criminal committing the crime which was somewhat different. But enter Dr. Thorndyke and justice is served. The author is somewhat of a loquacios writer in that 10 or 20 words are used when 1 or none would do. But he really does set the scene. The authors of mysteries always need to create the crimes and clues to match the expertise of esoteric knowledge of the protagonist but some of the these stories are over the top. However they are still very interesting and impart facts that I wasn't aware of. They are extremely fun and interesting reads and I will continue to search for more like them.
3342 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great, I will keep this book with the others I have hoarded by Julie Garwood, exciting, and av
5495 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As described and expected.
Books like this remind us in this time of relative peace (notwithstanding the very real fighting that goes on in the present day) the tremendous debt that all of us owe to those who endured unspeakable danger and hardships to bring down Nazi Germany. Need I add that it is a reminder of the debt that we all owe to the soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen who are serving America in the present day. This is a well-written and lucid account of combat by an intelligent and brilliant soldier.
4713 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book! I borrowed the first book from my library and around 1am when I finished it I just went and bought the bundle on kindle. I loved it that much!
This change is another time-consuming annoyance that also suggests that the new regime at the WSJ doen't understand the basic concept of journalism that "news/facts/reportage" and "editorial/opinon" content are not the same thing. The old system made it clear what was what, which gave the reader some confidence that the owners, editors and reporters also were clear on the distinction. Bad move, WSJ.
7052 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mr. Johnson keeps his entire tale "Real" for the reader from beginning to end. He's done an excellent job in creating flesh & blood characters which almost jump off the page at you. Set in a small Wyoming town at the foothills of Big Horn Mountain, Sheriff Walt Longmire sets to the task of solving two murders whose origins date back to the rape of a young handicapped Cheyenne Indian girl. Four boys were convicted & given suspended sentences for the crime. There's a slight underlying current of racial tension between the white man & Indian throughout the story. Much of that is broken by Longmire's friendship with his old Cheyenne sidekick Henry; as well as Longmire's relationship with the Cheyenne. The story is peppered with sarcastic humor. Personal lives & struggles are interwoven nicely with the mystery.
9678 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I still have a some dialogues on my mind. It was simply and romantic. I loved the story, found it very interesting, made me cry a little but also made me happy and hopeful. Loved it. A MUST READ.
I am a sucker for Highland romances but a Highland Werewolf romance........BLISS! And what can I say about Silas other than the fact that he was hot! I love alpha male characters. But Silas was as gentle as he was strong. Martha did not have a particularly high view of herself. She thought she was a freak because she was an empath and she thought that she was unattractive because she was overweight. From minute one, Silas called her beautiful and showed her just how beautiful she was.
So close to the border of Skandia they can almost feel safe again, Halt, Will, and Evanline, are Again stopped by Erak and a group of very angry Skandians. A border stop has been attacked, and all the guard killed with arrows.
Lovecraft does a good job of referencing some earlier stories. It's nice to hear about the Innsmouth Curse, for example, in multiple stories. Though, you might get sick of hearing of the Mad Arab who wrote the Necronomican. Seriously, was Mad part of his name?
Ever since the first book, I couldn't wait to read about each of the siblings and the story of their journey that I knew awaited in the next book. Well, now I can barely wait for Sage's, story...and I have little doubt that Drummond will be fighting to win her over. Can't wait!
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Wisehart creates such beautiful, haunting backgrounds, in both character and setting, it is impossible to tell where a character begins and a setting ends. The desolation from war, lack of water and endless wandering shows us the length some will go. Wisehart brings psychological and emotional fights that we, the readers, can relate with. We've all been through the same sort of pain and Wisehart shows us we, like the characters, can get through anything.
3183 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I had heard this was a good book so I was looking forward to reading it but was rather disappointed with it. It would have a page or two that was interesting followed by many pages that were filled with boring information.
Lily arrives in Wyoming and is greeted by the rudest man she has ever met. How dare he instantly think she is unacceptable? Lily vows then and there that she is going to show Ray Malloy a thing or two. Well, if she can keep her clumsiness and nervousness at bay.
7245 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 EASY TO NAVIGATE ON MY KINDLE. GREAT READ
I am simply not quite as gushy about this one as every other installment. I love these two and I loved this story, which was the perfect length for this little gem. Nothing overtly bad about it, just not as interested in this couple as some of the others.
He is an exceptional writer and its a real shame there are no more stories to discover.
James Winter attempts to authenticate a Christmas story allegedly written by Charles Dickens. He is doing this on behalf of a very disgusting man who wishes to remain anonymous because he knows the book's owner, Sedgwick Crisparkle, doesn't want him to have it under any circumstances. James and Sedgwick become lovers, but - as any reader of romance will tell you - secrets threaten to tear them apart.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Adults only, a lot of happy coupling. PNR fans, werewolf fans should enjoy. While a werewolf book, the paranormal elements are not over-powering, it would be a good contemporary to PNR transition book.
I immediately canceled and subscribed to the Washington Post.
I felt bad for... Well, I just felt bad. For the situation, for her, for what they were planning to do.
1331 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book is thought provoking, but is not an easy read. A paragraph on page 225 pretty much sums up the book without all of the technical drawn out mumbo-jumbo. It states:
2034 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After last book's cliffhanger ending, I really thought we'd be spared one in John Flanagan's latest offering. Not so. Thankfully, I'm behind in the series so I have the next one to hand. Unfortunately I'm listening to them with my family in the car on audiobook and it's gonna be a while before we settle in for another long drive to get to the next one.
Once upon a time,my name was not Alice.
6503 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Overall good info. A bit wordy and repetative, but helpful info. I recommended it to the non-techno. generation that still reads instructions.
A lot of things get explained in the last 2 books that made me go "oooh". What a very creative angle on the author's part. I enjoyed how he turned that certain aspect in the book around- it was a pleasant surprise. The world and setting remained beautiful in my mind. However, I still has a bit of a problem with the characters. I feel like the book ended on a good note. I hear there is another book published in the same world. I may or may not check it out. ;) Okay, I probably will. The world was beautiful and pretty exciting!
One of the intriguing references made to Philo Vance can be found in Raymond Chandler's essay on writing murder mysteries, "The Simple Art of Murder." It's this: ". . . Philo Vance - probably the most asinine character in detective fiction . . . ." I shouldn't be surprised by that. Chandler was an excellent writer and, apparently, an excellent critic of other writers.
During the Mercantilist era low interest rates ensured that only consumption-based investments could take place, such investments requiring relatively little capital expenditures, such low capital expenditures being a function of the expected return on the investment, which return is based on the low interest rate policy being followed by Mercantilist nations. Industrial ventures, on the other hand, require large expenditures of capital, such amounts only made possible by a higher rate of return that can recoup the larger capital outlay, a higher rate of return that is made possible only with higher, market-based, interest rates.
1831 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read the books out of order by accident starting with Clayton, then Dex (my fav) then Justin. I loved this book because it was sad, funny, sweet & sexy all rolled up in one. The author makes you fall in love with these characters. I love the Madaris brothers. To me it was steamier version of Debbie Macomber' Manning series (which I love). I'm so glad I happened upon this author by chance. I've read all three brothers, Trevor, now I'm off to read Uncle Jake' story. Love those brothers.
The book was very well written (no grammar or spelling issues and it held my interest). I think it may be part of a series (It mentions that it is a "Karmic Consultants Story")... but the series must all feature different Karmic Consultants as I hadn't read any of the other books and I could follow this one just fine. I liked the banter back and forth between Jo and Wyatt. She was a free-spirited person who liked Star Trek and he was an up-tight business person. The characters didn't feel clich or forced like I get in some books. And the people and situations didn't seemed forced just to make someone appear kooky or anything. Sometimes Wyatt was a little stubborn... but I would not believe in ghosts either, so I felt like his reactions were believable.
When Ray sets his sights on Lucy, a replacement girl, Alice couldn't be more thrilled. Her time with Ray is finally, finally coming to an end, and all she can do is experience immense relief. She may have a moment's doubt about setting up a small, young girl to go through the same torture and torment she has endured, but basically, that overwhelming sense of relief is all she can bring herself to feel.
I love Jodi's western series.
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Each article has a photo but no caption so you have to guess what (or who) the photo is showing. And often these seem to be some kind of stock photo. So most of the time the photos add nothing in the way of information and so are a waste of bandwidth to download and store if you like to keep some issues.
Obviously the negative reviewers were expecting more. For them I suggest Henry James.
The Earl of Rule (Rule) is 35, proud, wealthy. He has a pleasant, mocking, lazy charm which belies his keen mind and iron will.
7293 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Oops! That's not right. Eliza's a Brit so she may have GOT sick of them. But gotten? Nope. Gotten's good on this side of the pond but is not acceptable on hers. Just a little something I learned while reading this marvelous collection of "myths and misconceptions of the English Language."
So, if you can live with the price and restrictions of DRM then go for it my friend.
Emma Wildes tells awesome historical tales and this story is a prime example of why she's an author on my auto buy list. LAWLESS is full of all the historical wonders, emotional angst and sexual tension I've come to appreciate in my reading material. Laurel is a spunky character who's found herself in a difficult situation that would have reduced most women to tearful begging. Cal is an honorable man who does what he believes is right - and it's cost him the sort of life that he should have lived. This is a wonderful tale that leaves you with a smile in your heart which in my opinion is always the best sort of story.
4330 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is a classic. Every parent should read it to the child! It is funny (dry Brittish humor), touching, loving, sweet and cozy! You must play poor sticks (drop twigs in a stream) or catch a Hefalump. Honey is trappier than haycorns. (Take on the best of authority.)
5811 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OMG! I LOVED this book. It's hot and steamy, with a fully developed storyline...incredible that! It's the first book in the six-book Archangels series. The other books, in order, are: Lady Enslaved; Lady Captive; Lady Taken; Lady Enthralled; and Lady Gambled.
I loved the part when she comes to the Berry sisters house in the middle of the woods. Sounds Hansel and Gretelish but it's not :) The Berry sisters are really cool and have a lot of magical stuff in their house. They have these poor servants that are invisible and you can't hear them speak. Their father put a curse on them years ago before his death and could never find an incantation to correct it. Although, it's a cool thought to always have someone around you, they could just watch you while you do anything, plus it's sad for them.
4283 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great collection book
While Pascal Boyer examines the supernatural and it's concepts in specific cultural contexts, he is inclined to compare different cultures and even the experiences of growing children in his attempt to define underlying concepts. Instead of accepting the platitude that religion makes life more liveable or inevitable death more tolerable, he looks at actual practice, discovering in the process that religion often does neither, that the gods, the ancestors, or spirits that mankind believes in often offer little by way of comfort or rationale for the complexity and unfairness of life.
9556 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 DEFENDING EVIL by CHARLES SHEA is one CLASSIC 'WHO-DONE-IT' that I guarantee you will not put down until you've relished the last word.
6114 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Overall Rating: 5 // Action: 4 / Emotion: 5 / Romance: 5 / Sensuous: 4 / Suspense: 5 // Humor: 11 / Tears: 8
There is an argument against current Capitalist society as having "agglomerated population, centralized means of productions and has concentrated property in a few hands. The necessary consequence of this was political centralization." Which I must argue, sounds like the definition of Fascism...not Capitalism.
1297 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After Junot Diaz's collection of short stories was released some years ago, the eyes of the literary world waited, with much anticipation, for the results of his first full-length attempt. By all accounts, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao did not disappoint and went on to win the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for long fiction.
8849 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another delightful adventure by an amazing author. Horitha was ever trying to fix things only to make quite a mess. Lord Rule was patient and so kind that I really wasn't sure if he actually cared what she did. The marriage of convenience between two mismatched people finally reached a HEA. One can't help but love Horitha, the silly goose.
Natalie S.
4421 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 A lot of sex, a lot of angst, and very little of the sparkling Austen-style dialogue (I'm not counting the phrases that are lifted wholesale from the original P&P). Darcy is surprised but not shocked when Elizabeth shows up at his house, no maid or groom escorting her. This is scandalous behavior in Regency times, akin to the hideous Keira Knightley P&P movie where she appears in public with no hat or pelisse. Behaviors such as these would be like showing up in your underwear during the Hyde Park strut.
3344 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book had its own story line with loose ties to the first two books in the series. It was just as good. I Iike it when good overcomes evil and people are brought to justice. I would have liked to see some of the characters pay a little more for their transgressions. Out of the three, this was my least favorite, however, I still really liked it. I felt Colm could have been developed more.
Having been captured by the Skandians in book 2, Will and Evanlyn face substantial challenges. First, they need to survive the trip. Once they arrive, they will have to face their fate as overworked slaves. In the mean time, Halt, who shows more of an emotional side, goes off the deep end since the loss of his apprentice and ends up being banished. Taking advantage of no longer having his ranger duties, he sets out after Will and is accompanied by Horace (who received secret permission to join him).
As the title suggests, this is a yarn using the legendary CHUPACABRA- the goatsucker - of mostly Latin American legend, as a premise. It's some kind of crypto-zoological beast with vampire-like tendencies that preys on farm animals. It sucks its victim dry of blood - but leaves the meat.
5623 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 How sad 9/11 was and to be one who lost someone.....even worse. I have read the first two books in this series and they are very good. I look forward to reading the last book. The author does a good job with a sensitive topic. They are works of fiction but I believe the feelings the author expresses are very real.
7477 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Optometrist Adrian Giordano isn't looking for a mate. He's quite content with his life exactly as it is - a successful business, friends and occasionally even dating. His best friends have both succumbed to their instincts and mated but Adrian shudders at the thought of being accountable to a mate. At least that's what he thought before meeting Sheri. Now he can't imagine his life without her. All he has to do is convince her that he's the only man for her.
2629 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 On the Edge will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read this hot story by Kallysten. On the Edge is a short story about a couple, where Brett is the owner of the On the Edge Club and has an apartment above the club with his silent partner Lisa. Although the club is new in town, it is an instant success as humans and vampires gather to party together.
5114 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was going to download the current issue of the Wall Street Journal and I was surprised how expensive it was: $1.99. I then found the Financial Times for $0.75. It provided me the financial news I was looking for at less than 1/2 the price. I was very pleased with the purchase and would buy it again.
1933 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can I give more stars for it please?
Belle is organized and goal-oriented. She's struggling with the idea of setting aside her professional goal, even though her current job is making her life miserable. She knows what she wants to do but it's hard for her to make what feels like an impulsive decision and a big change in her life. I think a lot of people can relate to that.
time.
2592 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The storyline in itself is a little dull. So she's gorgeous and amazing, and no other woman looks like her... we're kind of tired of hearing that... I like characters with flaws (she had a scar on her back, it didn't make it better). The author described her amazing beauty too much, it reminded me of Twilight... I don't like to be reminded of Twilight.
9165 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed reading stories by Gene Stratton-Porter when I was growing up in the 50's and 60's. Her stories were written about areas in Indiana during the early 1900s and about the people and the culture at that time. She wrote a lot about the plants and animals and how important they were to that area. Times were changing and she wanted people to see how important their environment was and to save some of it for the future. Many of the butterflies and moths and wildflowers that she wrote about might not continue to be as abundant as they were during her lifetime so she wanted to leave pictures and information for future readers. It is interesting to me to see how the people lived a hundred years ago and even though advancements have been made many things never change when it comes to people and their attitudes. I have always thought that the people in her books were very well thought out characters and relative to the stories she was telling. I have really enjoyed going back and reading her stories again.
4457 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The concept of the story is great but...after being frozen for thousands of years (hundreds of thousands?) have passed, how come they all still speak English and even the handbook is in English? The romance is ludicrous and unbelievable. If Mr. Leinster had made this a full-blown novel and took the time to develop the characters as well as the situation, it could be a great read. Sometimes shorter isn't better.
These classic stories by A.A. Milne read as fresh and silly today as they ever did. They have play on words, misspellings to endearing results, and run-on sentences that would drive teachers batty... and it's wonderful. It's the type of read to remind your inner child how easy, and healthy, and fun it is to smile while you read.
3893 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I picked up this story, after playing with the Kalijor Role Playing System, it helped to put things into perspective, and was a fun story in its own right. It helped me to understand some of the RPG elements, and was a very quick read as well.
9358 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a brilliant book. The heroine was spunky and the hero macho and sexy - and both likeable.
6278 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Life should have been happily ever after for friends Ellie, Jen & Mara but sadly that wasn't the case.
Ms. Miles is so open, honest and inviting in her writing that it seems more a conversation than a book (I responded several times to her chatting). Her enthusiasm and commitment, as well as sound theology, led me to consider doing the difficult work of a Food Pantry. Her conversion is displayed by action, and is not limited to quoting scripture or directing a Bible study, although she does those things as well. She uses "real" (adult) language to speak of her being elation, frustration, delight, anger, joy, fear and the accomplishments she finds in becoming a Christ-Follower. She never tries to mask the difficulty of following Jesus. She invites the reader to consider the Gospel, a challenge made greater by her example.
REVIEW: Incest is best...put your sister to the test. I think that was like some stupid phrase in grammar school or something. Lark and Taran call themselves cousins, but Taran is more like an older brother since Lark actually lived with his mother after her parents died. Technically they are not related at all, but that still doesn't make Lark feel better about her hot fantasies that she has about Taran and the flame that she has been holding for him for like, ever.
Peek brings you into the minds of his monsters and, the funny thing is, you start to wonder who the real monsters are. You start, little by little, to feel for them in their world of predator vs. prey.
5490 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Russel Quigley's misadventures as a career Navy photographer are for the most part amusing. What would be hair-raising if we weren't already used to it, all of us being subjected to it on varying levels, is the absolute bureaucracy and autocracy of the military. Quigley is something of a whistle-blower and although he does his best to remain within the system he is constantly in trouble with the higher-ups. E.g: the only way he can prevent the installation of a steel plate blocking his camera's set position on a ship used for test missile launches is to petition to have the missile silo cover welded shut.
"The Gathering" is told my Veronica Hegarty, a 39 year old Dubliner. She's married to Tom and the couple have two daughters, Rebecca and Emily. As the book opens, word has just come through that one of Veronica's brothers, Liam, has committed suicide in Brighton. Liam had been struggling with a drink problem for years; Veronica suspects his problems may have stemmed from an incident in their childhood.
The one who was sinless, who loved and forgave?
Is this the foremost book on Law of Attraction? No. Yet it is still worth a read, and highly recommended. Other books that I highly recommend in area of interest are SeThe Secret of the Ages by Robert Collier, and Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't . I hope this was helpful to you.
When an unknown fault causes an earthquake at San Quention, Theodore takes the chance with many others and escapes. He knows he is a genius and has made plans already for a future escape so this just moves up his timetable. Now he intends to finish what he started and that is to kill Robin and all the others who put him in prison.
5801 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 if you're looking for a little more porn than your normal everyday Regency lovestory than this is the book for you. It is very sexy it is compelling and it certainly was very different from the books that I normally read. I can't wait to read the sequel.
6987 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 no comment
1143 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was funny, exciting and the characters were great. The detail is great. So easy to read it keeps your attention.
5706 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dr. Thorndyke delves into early forensic science or in the language of his age, medical jurisprudence. He is a mixture of Sherlock Holmes and Gideon Oliver. The books include two novels and two books of short stories. They are all well written and fun to read although I chose 4 stars because they also tend to be repetitive. Thorndyke is always reviewing all the facts of the case meaning we get to read the same information at least twice. I enjoyed the volume though and would recommend it for light easy reading ~ especially if you are at all interested in bodies and bones.
9204 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I think Jeff is a wonderful story teller ! He paints pictures with words as an artist does with a brush on canvas. His characters are likeable and grow as we follow their journey. There is action and adventure throughout and I believe this series is well worth your time !! Just one short note: the first little bit of the story went slightly slow as we got some necessary background....hang in there; you'll be happy you did !!
5812 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lady Gabriella is sold by her husband because she is barren. Drummund is the buyer. Full of sexual encounters between the two lovers. Written with style and increasing love of each other. An excellent "Rainy Day Read" if you have a couple of hours.
I think that it provides a great way to get Twain on your Kindle if you do not want to download each of the books individually. I picked up the free editions of some of the classics just to save having to go through the whole collection when I want to read in them.
707 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I am glad I did not read this one first because I would not have read any of the other books in this series. It went on for page after boring page and was lacking on plot. I would recommend reading one of the others before you pick up this one.
Jaci Burton has swiftly moved up my list of favorite authors, and when I learned she was partnering with Shelley Bradley to write the Sneak Peek stories, I jumped at the chance to review these stories by two such talented writers. Burton's Show Me picks up where Bradley's Watch Me leaves off, and stars the supporting male character from the prior story, Phillipe "Del" Delacroix as well as seeing a return of Alejandro in a supporting role this time. Bradley and Burton work well together, connecting the two stories seamlessly.
6631 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story was great. It is original and the premise is believable. The story is a natural for a sequel. What the fog has done to the land and people, as it recedes and where did it come from.
Lev Grossman, author of the Magicians series that I've enjoyed deeply, wrote in Time magazine that the novel is a "massive, heaving, sparking tragicomedy."
Now Karigan is on an extremely dangerous mission that she is not really prepared for. She is riding across the country with an important message that some want never to be delivered. One messenger is already dead and now they are after Karigan and The Horse.
Emma as a character was funny and seemed to always have witty comebacks. But I didn't like how she just accepted everything Max told her about him being a were-puma and then biting her without her acknowledgement.
By the way, notice what comes first in the above illustration, contradicting Marx's claim that the "material productive forces" (machines) are the INITIAL venue by which societies alter their values/relationships...people had to "save time" FIRST by curtailing their quest for food.* Now in the modern economy, where money is used, FIRST comes the necessity of market-based interest rates that allows for the accumulation of capital that THEN produces the labor-saving machines! The higher the market-based interest rate, the better for capital accumulation.
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In the "The Poverty of Philosophy" (1847) Marx says, "In acquiring new productive forces men change their mode of production; and in changing their mode of production, in changing the way of earning their living, they change all their social relations. The handmill [a productive force] gives you society with the feudal lord, the steam-mill [a productive force], society with the industrial capitalist."(3)
Nicholas Van Tassel, a rather ordinary pedantic with nothing particularly unusual about him, happens to be in a hotel restaurant when it catches fire. This single pivotal episode in his otherwise unremarkable life changes him forever--it is during the rescue effort that he encounters Miss Etna Bliss, and falls head over heels into a passion that borders on, indeed IS, an obsession.
The book's a fun, breezy read. Sure there are couple inconsistencies (like she pays for ice cream though she doesn't have money), but I can live with them as long as the writing is good (which it is), and there aren't too many errors (there aren't).
This series does seem a little light on the paranormal side- you don't really get to spend too much time on the shifting or their nature as wolves, but pack politics come into play- and certainly wolf instincts. This book had a bit more magic in it given that the Omega wolf was a key part of the plot.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and have been recommending it to many of my friends. It's one of the most intriguing autobiographies I've read in years.
9555 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ever wonder why attorneys represent guilty clients . . . I hate it when a review gives away the story so I'll be careful because this was a really enjoyable read with a great ending and I would have been sad if someone had "ruined it" for me. The story was well written and hard for me to put down (I kept sneeking reads at the office) and finished it in a day (OK, I read it a lot at the office because I HAD to find out what happened next). There were some great twists to the story that kept catching me by surprise and kept me turning pages (or rather clicking pages). The charaters were wonderfuly developed even if I didn't like all of them (its hard to like a murderer). Oh, and yes, it did answer the question of why some attorneys defend clients they know are guilty of terrible crimes. Enjoy!
The book's chapters alternatively tell the story of Oscar and his immediate family members. Narrated by Yunior, Lola's on-again, off-again boyfriend, we learn of the De Len clan's woes and how fuk, inevitably, catches up with Oscar. From the title we are aware that Oscar will die, but that news does not lessen our sorrow because by then we are despairingly rooting for his success. Oscar's unquenchable thirst for love is heart-wrenching because it is snubbed by every female he encounters. "His affection --that gravitational mass of love, fear, longing, desire, and lust that he directed at any and every girl in the vicinity without regard to looks, age, or availability-- broke his heart [and ours] each and every day". His family members and their struggles also break our hearts in their own struggles to survive their personal hell.
3250 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a good thriller, well written and good character development. I particularly enjoyed the "Jewish" aspect of the characters, since my husband is Jewish and I could relate. Not that it was a religious book, just the culture of the main characters.
6. Wild Texas Rose (2012)
This would NOT be the book to start with. I asked the author if the books could be read out of order, and he replied in the affirmative. However, I would not recommend doing that, as this book is largely about set up and development rather than action and adventure.
3348 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this is the third book with the same characters. after the secret, ransom, and now this one. it was fun watching strong characters
8162 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hunter knows his feelings for Max go way beyond friendship, but Hunter lives in fear of coming out to the world and being summarily rejected. However, Max is a very patient man and he is willing to wait for Hunter - to a degree. Max won't make love with Hunter until Hunter is ready to acknowledge to their friends, at the least, and strangers, preferably, that he is Max's partner. Will Hunter be brave enough to face the world?
7997 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Paranormal Payload was a pleasant and unexpected mix of futuristic sci fi and paranormal. Also a little bit of erotic in there....
3163 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Couldn't put it down. I believe I read it long ago but it was all new again. An inspiring coming of age
7124 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So many good stories in this collection. Konrath is the master story teller with a vivid imagination and can create a well rounded fleshed out character in just a couple of paragraphs.
379 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Why choose this rating - The product is EXcellent
8064 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wild is right on the money. Breeds that have baby that are different from there animal form . I guest when you want to be different in your storyline go out of the box and become author Maya Banks. Original and romantic with a happy ending minimal drama. Yes, a worthy read if you looking for something different in the shifter world.
3023 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 SPOILER ALERT!!!
1518 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read many Decker/Lazarus books and knew they met during a rape investigation .. And here it was! It was great to see where it all began! The characters seem like old friends and the plot kept me guessing, as always. Faye Kellerman is an outstanding author. I would recommend any of the many books of hers that I have read. When I see she is the author, I know I will enjoy the book.
5332 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Copy graciously provided by InkedRainbowReads.
4848 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. The author does a great job of giving you an excellent idea of who the characters are. You probably will feel you know someone just like she is describing, I know I did. The theme of the book is that these women, who know each other through the school PTA, all have a secret. Towards the end of the book they all reveal their secrets and live happily every after. I hope I haven't spoiled the book for you. I promise you will still enjoy reading it, just as I did.
7042 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Having watched and fallen in love with the new AMC series "Longmire," I was happy that this title became available as a Kindle "Deal of the Day." I happily downloaded it and was more than pleased with my choice.
The main male character is Zane. I really liked Zane in The Vampires Bride. I was rooting for his happiness. I loved his attitude, but he seemed a lot more broken The Amazons Curse. It made it really hard for me to like him. I just didn't like him as much. It was a bit of a letdown because I liked him a lot previously.
Mary and Dylan Baxter were living the good life, each was successful in their professions, she was a reviewer for a local newspaper and he was an attorney. They had a happy home life that included their cherished only child, five year old Stella. Their happy little world came crashing down with the sudden death of Stella to meningitis. As they struggled with the the pain of their loss and the grieving process, their marriage starts to crumble as Mary sinks into a deep depression, unwilling and unable to allow anyone, including Dylan, to help her move on with her life. Paralyzed by her grief, Mary is unable to work, socialize, or perform normal daily activities. Upon the constant unwanted urging of her estranged mother, Mary joins a local knitting circle, even though she doesn't know how to knit. Mary is warmly welcomed into the Wednesday night knitting circle by Alice, owner of Big Alice's Sit and Knit, and the rest of the members: Scarlet, Lulu, Ellen, Beth and Harriet. At first, Mary is reluctant to share her story with the other ladies, but as each teaches her new knitting techniques, they also share their own personal stories of love, loss, hope and recovery ... for everyone has secrets and a story to tell. Through their mutual love of knitting and comforting companionship, the ladies of the knitting circle form a strong bond of friendship that helps Mary to heal and start living her life again.
Very hot and steamy with some laughs as well. Great family dynamics between Gage and his brothers Dylan and Derrick, and their Mum, Barbara.
4227 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A great read. It tells the way it was. Anyone with any military background will appreciate how it was in simplified times.
As with the first two books this was action packed and funny at times. We can't wait to read the Battle for Skandia.
4070 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book bring together elements of the known, the unknown, the suspected and stories told around a campfire. I didn't know what to expect, but I couldn't put the book down. It's interwoven events move at a rapid pace. I was rooting for the characters and was sad that some of them didn't make it. If you like stories that are part fantasy, part fiction with a touch of reality you will enjoy Long Claws.
It was funny, I was laughing for the first half of the book and then, the author has to go and make me cry.
7580 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book. I thought it would be the standard -woman gets pregnant and the father has to convince her to marry but she keeps saying no. This time I understood her reasoning. Considering her past, it made perfect sense for Lilly to be cautious about giving in to her feelings and to trust and feel hope again. This one makes you think. Everything is not always black and white. Very good read.
For the uninitiated, Dave Ramsey is many things - an author, radio show host, motivational speaker, but primarily, he is among the more popular personalities in America who have attempted to revolutionize financial education in the country.
The writing is not exactly world shatteringly beautiful. How can it be when Rangers Apprentice is written primarily for younger folk. But there are some fine words and phrases that can be taken to heart, such as the text that can be located at KL 1494. I won't quote it here, as something that is meaningful to me may not resonate so strongly with a fellow bookworm.
718 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 very biased
The narration of this story actually takes place sixty-four years after it begins in December 1899. Van Tassel is traveling to his sister's funeral and is afforded much time to ponder the events which have unfolded since he met Etna Bliss, the woman who would be the cause of his greatest joy...and grief.
1400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful story with great character development that really creates the full picture by the end. Enough surprises to keep it from being predictable. Just a very wonderful book!
8234 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book couldn't put it down even though I knew where it was going.the author has you totally involved in the story like your right there with them. I would recommend this to anyone that likes hot hot sex and a sweet love story.even if it's not traditional.this author was pure pleasure to read and can't wait until I read some more.enjoy this book it's well worth the read! cjs
93 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting especially as a true life story - had me cheering for the main character who in fact was breaking the law. Amazing how smart a 17 year old can be without actually being in the real world for very long.
2374 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When life gives you lemons, you can make the best lemonaid if you know how. Every one has problems in life but relationships are the hardest. We all can learn new tricks to make our life full of love and peace. A great go to book.. I am sure I will reread again and again.
There can be no doubt of the accuracy of Levin's argument. The problem of "Men In Blsck" lies in Levin's adoption of certain cases and movements as evidence. For example, Levin chastises the Court for holding that burning the American flag is protected under the First Amendment. Well, I consider myself a conservative - and I agree with the Court. There are simply some issues that resonable people can disagree on, but Levin doesn't seem to allow that latitude. This is regrettable, because generally Levin's arguments are strong. Likewise, Levin allows himself to get wrapped up in Roe v. Wade and the entire abortion issue. There are many people, like myself, who believe that the legal reasoning in Row v. Wade is lacking, if not entirely non-existent. Yet it is possible at the same time for even conservatives to believe the ultimate holding is correct. In fact, I know that I am not alone in believing that abortion does constitute the taking of a human life, but that government has absolutely no right to dictate what a woman may do with regard to her own body. In other words, Roe v. Wade is simply not a good way to illustrate the truth of Levin's theme that "the Supreme Court is destroying America." It is: but Roe v. Wade is not likely to get the majority of people to agree with that premise.
8466 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Familiar Quotations book by various authors is a great reference book. The Kindle edition was a free download and I have enjoyed looking for my favorite authors (Shakespere, Tennyson,Lord Byron, and Wordsworth). This is an excellent way to look up quotes on the go. I recommend this Kindle edition for anyone.
It was smoking hot, sweet, funny just really nice. This is the first time I have ever read anything from this author and I am really looking forward to what she has in store.
(Cynthia Sue Larson has a degree in physics from UC Berkeley and is author of the book "AURA ADVANTAGE: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain Your Desires & Attact Success")
6794 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This bible is easy to use in church. I can see exactly where I am at all times and keep up with the preaching
If a guy causes another guy to lose an eye or break a limb, the same will be done to him.
The one redeeming quality of this novel--and the reason I gave it two stars instead of one--is how well Ms. Shreve was able to write from the perspective of a man, particularly a man such as Nicholas Van Tassel--stuffy, priggish, and a bit of a monster in the end.
of two people who did just that. Only much to their surprise, their own terms had to be
Heroine: 4.5:
Years after that I was walking home and was about a street away when a guy not too much older than me pulled over and offered me a ride. I replied politely that I was nearly where I needed to be, and no thanks.
First, Ann at times got under my skin. I never felt like she had much personality. I felt she was whiney, often complaining about her lack of privilege and moping around her house worrying about Peter. This woman is an adult, and yet it seemed like her parents baby her. During a time of serious crisis Ann gets resentful because she misses the college scene and the accompanying partying. She also spends far too much time pining for Peter. Doesn't she have other friends or boyfriends? Also she and her teen brother come to physical blows over something Alex said which just was odd.
275 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A good old read!
Deprived of the classic ending to this true-life crime -- an arrest and trial of the individuals responsible -- Cowell overcompensates with a mass of detail about everything from the lives of Russian expatriates in London to the history of polonium and other radioactive poisons. Sometimes these digressions work; on other occasions they distract. (Does the side story about the photographer who snapped the picture of Litvinenko really warrant more than two or three sentences? I suspect not.) But Cowell does a far better job of weaving together those elements that are necessary for a reader to understand why the Putin regime might have wanted Litvinenko dead. On the surface, it isn't that simple to understand; he was obviously a maverick and not taken very seriously by most people with whom he came in contact. Journalist Anna Politkovskaya, for instance, was a far more formidable opponent: probably why she was murdered only months before Litvinenko. Cowell suggests that once Litvinenko began to draw attention to financial shenanigans of Kremlin officials, his fate was sealed; that, he argues, may be the Achilles heel of the regime.
7274 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book
Will Allie learn to lean on her heavenly Father in time to save her sanity - and her marriage?
it's a sexy and very romantic story.
Graves' edition of Suetonius is available under many covers, from hard-back study editions to Penguin paperbacks, including a wonderful, finely printed edition by the Folio Society. Take a step back into the seemier side of ancient Rome, the side most history courses overlook in favour of more traditional historical events, and hie thee to the bookstore for this work.
6174 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What a great little book!
I loved this story. I'm not usually such a big fan of novellas but this story wasn't rushed and really gave you an in depth look at Anna and Charles. I think if there weren't a novella to the main story line some of this information would have been overlooked and you wouldn't have realized how defeated Anna was and how much control it took Charles to slowly get Anna to trust him. Even though by the end of this book she isn't 100% confident, she is far from the broken woman she was at the beginning.
5699 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Really great pre-WWI mysteries. Already started on Volume 2.
The cover is okay and shows the characters, but it doesnt grab my attention. You definitely don't want to judge this book by its cover.
I wish Scott had written an epilogue or sequel.
9126 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a great read. I really liked the twist and turns and was not what I was expecting. Amazing author have loved all 6 of the books I read by her
7982 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Paranormal Payload had a pleasantly unexpected mix of futuristic sci fi and paranormal, with a small side of erotic romance. I will read more of the Project Exorcism series. I am curious about how the legend that revolves around the Janelle family will play out. I also enjoyed the storyline of how Earth has shipped off numerous paranormal beings that they felt were too evil for Earth.
5147 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book 7 from one of the favorite book "soap operas". It's Valerius and Tabitha's story. Their romance is nice and I'm glad they found one another, but it's the back story is why this book gets four stars. The Dark-Hunters fight with the Daimons, and the warrior Spathi Daimons take on new heights in this book. A lot happens that changes the whole series. We learn a lot but at the same time, what we learn makes us want to learn more!
Laurel quickly realizes that she's extremely attracted to Cal and for the first time in her life she's willing to put her heart on the line. Cal tries to play a tough-as-nails outlaw but there's a softer side to him. They spend a lot of time alone together after leaving the gang and neither of them regrets it when they become lovers. Cal assumes that their time together will come to an end when she returns home. Laurel has other ideas. She's determined to make a life with him and with her family's influence she's sure that it's a possibility. Is there any hope that he can escape his past and become the model citizen she's sure he can be?
There is no back story to speak of which would explain the circumstances of Izzy's life - a few letters to her rellies is all the reader gets. The ending was abrupt and the last chapter jumps forward a year without explaining what's going on with Izzy, Feathers and Connor. It's as though the author couldn't decide how to finish it and opted for the easiest way out.
Will and Lissy are engaged and share an intense sex life. Her wealthy mother considers Will trailer-trash and does her very best to come between them in an attempt to get Lissy to call off the wedding or else make Will sign a pre-nup. In one of her mother's attempts at manipulation, she tells Lissy that sometimes great sex can be mistaken for love, and as soon as the chemistry goes, so will Will. Bolstered by that insecurity and with the idea that waiting may be romantic, Lissy convinces Will that they should abstain from sex until after the wedding. In order to encourage Will to comply, they bet on which one would give in first. What ensues is a mountain of sexual frustration and sabotage.
632 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought this book years ago at a yardsale. I am a part of the Review Team @ The Paranormal Bookshelf.
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538 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As always, Allison Brennan has delivered on suspense. This book is an excellent read! I absolutely recommend this to suspense/thriller lovers.
9326 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed reading the second book in the Lone Star Lovers Series, about Katie & Cutter who are very much in love with each other, even though neither wants to admit it. Seems that when Katie and Cutter first got together some years ago they were extremely compatible, Cutter wanted to take things slow, but Katie wanted to go faster, finally they were on the same page. Katie and Cutter had one magnificent night together and then he backed off, and Katie thought I need to shake him up and get us back on track, so you went and had a one night stand with the bad boy in town Justin. Just so happens Cutter decided to pay a visit to Katie, and Justin was just about to leave, it was obvious what had just transpired, and Cutter left and said its over I never want to see you again. That was almost eight years ago, and today the first glimpse of Katie in a very sexy blue dress is at his sister's wedding at his ranch. Now he knows for a fact Katie was not invited, so who did she come with, and why did she come today! Seems she decided to come by herself, and to just get a glimpse of Cutter, since she really wanted to get back together with him, even though she knew he wanted nothing to do with her. Well Cutter is feeling terrible out of sorts with this wedding he was forced to throw for his sister and her two men, one she married is The Bad Boy Justin, the other is Rowen the guy they are all living with on his ranch next door. So since he's out of sorts he picks a fight with a very good friend of his, and beats him senseless, then he catches hold of Katie, and gives her two ultimatums one is to walk out the door and never look back and two to go upstairs take off her clothes and get ravaged, she takes option #2. He leads her upstairs and gives her a thorough ravaging, and then walks away and says I'm done with you I never want to lay eyes on you again, and he walks out the door slamming it shut beyond him. Read this book because it will make you laugh, cry and cum a lot. I read the first book and am looking forward to reading the next three in the series.
I did not find anything funny about this story and recommend you skip it.
8325 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Elizabeth LENNOX is AWESOME! I just finished reading the above book in one day! Annie just had no idea what was in store for her! There were many times I got tears in my eyes and in the end, they were running down my face! I felt like I was there! Please read the Royal Cordova Trilogy and start with book #1. THANK YOU ELIZABETH LENNOX !I'M STARTING BOOK #2!
3367 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book! Keeps me on track with my dreams, not just the reality of what the world deals us as a hand.
-RAND WOODMAN
Chapter 2 is more philosophical discussing the nature of our supernatural concepts with some interesting anthropological information on various tribal beliefs while Chapter 3 discusses the psychological factors. In Chapter 4 we return to religion specifically with a discussion of the practical qualities of a religion, the anthropomorphic nature of the Gods we create and their role as `imaginary companions and invisible friends'. The one consistent human characteristic of the gods is their possession of minds capable of communication with the human world: `all gods and ancestors and spirits are construed as beings with which we can interact by using our social inference systems.' They are omniscient: `Nothing that happens can be hidden from them. This is . . . the way people represent ancestors and gods the world over.' However, Boyer makes the important point that `People do not invent gods and spirits; they receive information that leads them to build such concepts.'
Dardanus and Nestra are not your ordinary hero and heroine. Both have their own agenda. But a night of passion, though forbidden changed the dynamics between them with the implicit message that its repercussions are far reaching.
The second and third books are just as good, along the same lines and caliber as the first. I have enjoyed all three and am now moving on to the fourth book which I suspect will be about the same.
3975 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the original writers of the theory that what you think about it what you get. Wallace Wattles live in poverty until he learned and accepted the fact that anything you want you have to believe you can have. This no nonsense book is on mu kindle as my #1 book to keep me focused on a goof life. He was a simple man and he uses lots of examples to show you what he means about each thing he talks about. Great book
It is not exactly a surprise when Sir Arthur is the victim of a murder. I personally stood and cheered for a few minutes when his body was found.
Howard Jones is the author of The World as Spirit
3598 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Justin and Lorren had sensuality from their first encounter. I loved the chemistry between the two of them. This was a book that made me really feel good and love the Madaris clan. I would highly recommend this book.
4053 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book was a collection of four completely unrelated stories. The book came from four authors of three differnt genera, two romance authors, one mystery, and one science fiction. The four stories take place in completely different universes. I read this book because I have read all of Laurell K. Hamilton's books and liked them, however the novella in this book by her is nothing of the sort, it is simply the begining of her soon to be published book Narcisis in Chains. It has no conclusion whatsoever and in my opinion publishing portions of a book piecemeal lowers the value of the total book.
8614 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed the series . I was a nice quick read.
Will kind of fades away at the end of this novel, though, and I missed him sorely. Still, Erak steps up and helps Evanlyn see to their safety. Her struggle to break Will's addiction to Warm-Weed was well done and filled with emotion.
I'd be very interested to see how a screenplay could be written to show the amount of time passing as well as do justice to the Australian terrain and the long stretches without dialogue. My first reaction was that it would be compared with Tom Hank's Castaway. I think Russell could carry that, I don't think Colin has that much depth.
All in all, a very entertaining read, maybe slightly more complicated than the first two books, but still very good. And it improves on repeated listening!
I loved the book so much that our book club at church has chosen "He Loves Me!: Learning to Live in the Father's Affection" as our May book of the month. Can't wait for the meeting to discus it.
4321 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 classic. every kid need one.
4452 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thoroughly enjoyed this alternate story written by Kara Louise. I found it hard to put down. If you are an avid reader of the P&P "sequels", I believe you will consider this one of your favorites. I know I do!
2233 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What's interesting about this book is the positive messages it provides about seeking success. Contrary to what we are taught in economics about accumulating wealth, this book proposes not setting goals solely on acquiring money. Resources are as boundless as out imagination if we believe in our abilities to achieve our goals. What is amazing is that this book was written many years ago but it's words hold true today.
This book was basically the conclusion to the story arc that started inThe Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2) . It ends well, finally no cliffhangers.
4047 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 out of this world is a amazing book and it holds you in until the end and it still is holding on in my head because it is a really great book and everyone who love weird love story should read this book because it will keep you on your toes the whole time and make you wish you were in the story yourself so if you beleive in love at all you will pick up this book and won't put it down until you are done with it so take it from me keep reading cause it will keep in your own little world for a little while until life gets in the way and i hope that you like what i wrote cause it is the truth so go out and get j.d. robb's out of this world book it really great story to read on a nice day or a raining day too enjoy i give this book a five star rating son it is really good
I highly recommend that anyone who likes a Fantasy... read this Fantasy trilogy. It's a great, epic story.
4010 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 read this one very fully with an open mind. getting rich is easy and needed by all. this is a must have!!!
6094 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Holy Crap, this book kept me on the edge of the couch! Pay your electric bill, this is no book to read in the dark!
Llew is the typical I'll-never-love-a-woman sort and Jessaline is the typical virgin who wants to be loved. She escapes one arranged marriage by marrying Llew, but they're both in for a shock as their feelings for each other grow and deepen.
5607 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If Mr. Aschiero had not said it was a work of fiction, it could have been a fine diary. I couldn't put the book down; it was so intimate and interesting. I have read other accounts of what "REALLY" goes on in the crew's sections.....just trashy. This book is very respectful and tasteful. I understand the heartbreak of sailors who must eventually return to life as we know it on land. I felt for those moments. THIS IS SUCH A GREAT BOOK. YOU WILL ENJOY IT VERY MUCH.
After checking out the security and noticing Evanlyn, Will decides to go take a nap. He is not going to be able to rescue her while he is so tired. And he only has a hunting bow and a small knife as weapons against six armed Temujai warriors.
5481 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a pretty good read. There is definitely a lesson to be learned in regards to trust, betrayal, and forgiveness. I liked the characters in this book...each with their unique and necessary role in the story. I think that the author should have ended with Nat and Preacher getting married. Based on the ending I hope they did get together...they were really good for each other. I'm not use to reading stories of this nature. However, I really enjoyed it.
This novel is a very well written historical novel. Although it was slow reading, I enjoyed it.
8749 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Destiny is a sensible kind of woman and when her grandmother tells her she is destined to meet her soul-mate she shrugs it off as silly nonsense. However when she meets Reece the sexual chemistry between them is undeniable. They quickly escalate their new friendship to a physical relationship and in doing so they make a connection on a completely different level, one that frightens them both and leaves Destiny to wonder if soul-mates really do exist.
3952 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good stuff, easy to read, and lots of value!
"Angels' Pawn" is fun, adventurous, and full of action with quite the twist in how Singh portrays vampires and how she provides insight into the rules that govern Guild Hunter and angel interaction. While the Guild was created to retrieve runaway vampires for the angels, they do retain a neutral autonomy. It's a subtle political maneuvering that finds the Guild trapped into doing Nazarach's dirty work. And provides Nazarach with the opportunity to add to his, um, "collection".
If anything is to be learned from Communist Manifesto, one must adhere to the eastern philosophic principle of unlearning everything you know, before you read this book. This work requires great rumination, and I mean this in a way that is as unbiased as possible. Then, when you add in political and economic considerations, psychology, and even philosophy such as that of Hobbes, can this book be useful to us. I think people who have much more liberal views tend to cling to this and learn very little from it and, conversely, people of a conservative bent dismiss it before they begin reading it.
6936 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I admit that this series probably never would have made it on my reading radar if I hadnt first watched the series on TV. I also have to admit that I never would have considered watching the series if a group of people I follow on line hadnt talked about NF picking up the series after A&E network dropped it. The fact that I immediately searched out the Walt Longmire series by Craig Johnson after I ran out of episodes to watch should tell you something. ;) Im going to mention the similarities and differences between the two later in the review, don't worry.
9299 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like this as a resource, but still prefer my hard copy Bible for church. Thank you for having this available, and I am using it to some degree.
Ray is sure that he desires the new governess and even though he really does try to resist her they begin to share heated embraces. Ray is passionate and so is Lily, however she wants to marry and Ray seems opposed. They make a dynamic duo especially when someone threatens Ray's daughter. This is a pleasant romance with a charming heroine.
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It really is one of the funniest books I've read in a very long time - and Victoria Alexander is always a favorite!
Gage and Hailey are a fun couple. Hailey has a lot of issues to work out, but Gage loves her and is willing to wait as long as it takes so they can be together forever. His family is also priceless. Most people have meddlesome family members, but the fact that two of his work in the mental health field, make the dynamics even more comical since they feel compelled to constantly give advice.
Although it was difficult keeping all of the names and nicknames together, this was a good read.
2648 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book. I love these pride and prejudice variation books. I get so wrapped up in the personalities of the characters that I laugh out loud when they tease each other. I love it. Thank you for writing it. I look forward to reading more of your books.
4264 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the "original" Winnie the Pooh and these books are priceless. So happy I was able to get all four on the anniversary of Winnie the Pooh. I ordered the hardback books so they will hold up for my grandchildren years from now. You won't be disappointed in these books.
6043 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I decided to give McKenna another try, regardless of my disappointment with Two Sighted. Main reasons, I loved the characters of Jon and TJ from the first book, and, of course, the menage angle is pretty intriguing. I enjoyed the story for this book a lot more than the first. The characters were not as strong as I normally prefer, but the book was a good read and I'm glad I picked it up; although, its priced a bit high for only 100 pgs.
If one looks thru at the ensuing 150 years since its initial publication; those nations that have seen the highest raises in standards of living are those that have implemented the majority of these reforms. These nations include Singapore, Canada, post-WWII Japan, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, New Zealand, and the USA. If one looks within nations, such as the USA for example, those states with the higher standards of living generally have adopted more of these reforms at an ealier date than those states with a lower standard of living. I measure standard of living by criteria such as life expectancy, infant mortality rate, crime rates, rates of incarceration, etc...
These two are surrounded by secondary and ancillary characters that could be neighbors and friends, they're so realistic, and Steven's boys are particularly endearing - especially Matt. They all round out and embellish a twisted, intricate plot of death and deception that is told with Rose's impeccable style and timing. The mystery was dual pronged and nicely layered, and while the perpetrator of the slaughter of innocent girls maybe isn't the hardest thing to figure out early on, the big picture is much less so and the story provided enough twists and turns and surprises to keep me invested throughout.
1563 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A wonderful story of tradition and Love. It also shows the effects of greed and envy. Two powerful sins. Story has it humor and adventure as well. I read this story about 10 years ago and still enjoyed reading it again.
I love these little mini-sagas. Okay, maybe this one was a little too mini, but I still enjoy them. Each gives me more background information into the series and the characters.
9174 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I read all three books and they were entertaining but very slow to develop. Once you get where your being led you not suprised. I lost Intrest several times and had to leave it and come back. The good new is that it was no charge. I guess you get what you pay for
3099 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I didn't read the first book, because I had no idea this was a sequel. A friend of mine passed it along to me. It must be one of those stand alone series, because I was not lost at all. I did enjoy the book, but not enough to go back and read the first one.. sorry this was a good book though and a quick read, I finished it in two days.
Caelan is also a character full of complexies. He's torn between his duty and heart, not an easy place to be. His admiration of Aislinn is subtle at first, and when he reveals his feelings to her, it's very rewarding to the reader. Caelan's nobility shines despite all the challenges he faces.
"Alpha and Omega" is set in the same world as several of Patricia Briggs' other urban fantasy stories (most notably the ongoing Mercy Thompson series) -- for example, the ancient werewolf lord known as the Marrok seems to hang over this novella like a thundercloud. But the opening novella of the Alpha and Omega series works quite nicely as a story on its own, with new characters and problems.
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1239 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book consolidated the fact that I freaking love Junot Dazs writing, his way of telling stories is so different from anything Ive read, he creates worlds and stories for each character and he is generous enough to write them for us.
Dana Arthur is excited about her new job. She has NO idea what to expect and wants to do her best. After all, her continued employment depends on her making it through training and being employed full time. Her training period is nothing like she expected and Dana finds herself submitting to Simon, her initial trainer. The more he pushes Dana, the more she is willing to give until Dana finds herself needing Simon's touch and approval more than she has ever needed anything.
And do get yourself one of those "Reading Plans" so that you can plan to read the entire Bible every few years.
7271 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I first read George Eliot when i was a student. Now, on this recent revisit to her major novels, I am reminded again of her extraordinary talent and intelligence.
2794 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In rural Transylvania, a castle called Piscul Dracului has been regarded with wonder and fear since stories emerged of people disappearing into the wildwood that surrounds its grounds. For Jena, her four sisters and their father, the castle has been a place of happy memories and occasional sadness. Piscul Dracului also holds a surprising secret: every Full Moon the girls cross into the Other Kingdom through a secret portal. There they visit the Dancing Glade, where a wondrous celebration is lead by Ileana, queen of the forest people, and her consort, Marin. With their numerous and diverse friends, they dance through the night until dawn when they must cross over the Bright Between and go back to their daily routine.
He is a wonderful hero, tender, caring, loving. She is a perfect heroine, working hard to get back the life she wants with Will. (Tying him to the bed, at his suggestion, was perfect)
88 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book is a very well-written accounting of Frank Abagnale's capers as a con. I can only shake my head in wonder at what he managed to pull off, and find myself very glad he's now on the side of the good guys, and that technology now makes much of what he did impossible today.
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Carolyn "Caro" Kendal and Stephan Foster were the best of friends while growing up, spending their summers at their families' beach houses next door to each other. As children they had many an adventure chasing shadows on the beach and were inseparable, always ending their vacations with a promise of "Same Time Next Summer." As teens, they experienced the bliss of first love together for one summer. As adults they've gone their separate ways in relationships but still remain the very best of friends.
9024 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this book! Great action and the storyline and characters were well written. Melina Dmitros is the Captain of a starship. The Alliance has just entered into an agreement with the Prime one of the oldest species in space and Melina has just received a call for help from a Prime star cruiser. Going to their help she finds the priate ship dead in space with minimal emergency life support but has to board the Prime ship because she cannot contact them. The priates have boarded the Prime ship Galanti and are trapped by the Prime warriors but the prime warriors are also trapped in their engine room and defending their ship from the pirates.
4823 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Glenn Thater's, The Gateway, is a masterfully crafted epic fantasy about the ages old struggle between good and evil. It is based not only myth and legned, but also on rare, but historical manuscripts which are believed to predate such tales as Beowulf and Gilgamesh. This is a real page-turner that will have you on the edge of your seat from the first to the very last page, after which you will be scrambling to purchase the sequel...
5189 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While Dave has a lot of motivation, there's less detail than I would like to see. The appendix with the forms are useful enough, and the simplicity of the "Baby Steps" make it pretty straightforward. Like anything, you actually have to do it to get results - and you won't go wrong with Ramsey. Might not be the most sophisticated - but that's a good answer in this area.
75 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Liked the movie. Loved the book. It really gives you an idea how brutal foreign prisons can be.
9142 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Could not put the book (phone) down i love it loved it loved it will look out for more books by the author.
And they also found remnants of Lord Aradon, but no man lived or was even left of their bodies...
This was labeled as romantic suspense, and the mislabeling is what bothers me the most. In my opinion, it does not have enough romance or development of a relationship to qualify for that genre. This is mostly mystery suspense with a lot of uncomfortable torture scenes. 95% of the story is about the authorities finding clues and slowly unraveling the mystery about serial killings. The small amount of romance consists of a couple meeting, working together on the case, and getting together at the end. I didn't get the feelings of anticipation or enjoyment that I normally expect from "romance" novels. Once in a while I will enjoy a straight mystery because the characters pull me in, or the dialogue is interesting, or I feel good while reading it. But this book didn't have those effects on me. I think mystery lovers will like this more than I did.
Tony is stunned when he actually discovers the person behind the voice is the young and sexy woman who came to pick him up. This shock is just the beginning of the events that will put the entire Devlin Group on high alert. When the group is attacked, they discover it was an inside job. Charlotte knows she is the only one who can get to the person behind the attack, but it will mean going back into a world she swore never to visit again. Tony won't let Charlotte go into danger alone, but when things go horribly wrong, both of them have to depend on the voices and abilities of the people on the other end of the links.
Although the framers of our Constitution did a great job at putting checks on Congress and the president, they didn't do as well in restraints on the courts. This Constitutional `Achilles heel' has allowed the judiciary in general, and the Supreme Court in particular, to function as an oligarchy. Five unelected, unaccountable justices on the Supreme Court have usurped power to the point that they can essentially dictate policy to the nation.
4221 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 if you like old aircraft & the nuts that flew them(i'm a pilot) it will make an interesting read
8668 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I did not want to put it down! Story is captivating!
6227 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow,
6704 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 What i read seemed to be an outline suggestion for a much longer book with a filled out plot and expanded characters. I didn't realize it was a brief, short story. Where's the real novel?
I loved Lissianna and the rest of her family... Thomas, the twins, Elspeth, Jeanne Louise and of course Lissianna's sassy friend Mirabeau.
building wealth like crazy!
2144 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this but I still want more.
I will start with the plot. When I was first reading the synopsis the plot sounded intriguing, and I loved the idea of the disgraced book hunter, and the lost Dickens story, but for some reason it ended up not working for me. I think that sex was introduced too early on, and was a distraction from what I liked about the idea of the book rather than something that added to the story.
3210 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Heartwarming! Just a really good book. You don't want it to end! I can't wait to get my hands on the movie and watch it!
If one of your life goals is to build wealth, this book should definitely be on your must read list. Even if your life goals do not include wealth building, the inner work recommended in this book will be of benefit to you as well. I enjoyed and benefitted from this book and I am sure you will as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and was amazed at the difference in Scottoline's "voice" when compared to the Empty Nest book. Very talented, this author can write about humor, love, vice, court scenes, and crime with equal ease. Her legal background is obvious, and I can well understand why some have dubbed her as the female John Grisham.
8215 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I already had read all of these books but just had to have the series on my kindle! These are wonderful reads and as you read each book you are definately pulled right into the next book and even though I have read them all several times I am still pulled right into the next book willingly great job by Gena Showalter and what a wonderful adventure full of imagination and action and of course steamy love scenes. A Must read
pragmatism that shows up now and then. Her husband the boat builder is the dreamer,
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
1430 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 That's one I would read again!!!! I loved the information on the bees and the wisdom tucked away in the book. Sad, but sweet.
760 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love it,have been reading for a year. Loads fast on my fire HD. had some issues with subscription but a call to amazon sorted it out. wonderful stories and content, how did i live without it?
Tad and Missy met when they were teens, but had never seen each other again until now. They find out that their original attraction was not fleeting and that they are meant to be together.
5565 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book came to me as a gift years ago, and has sat on my shelf until I finally ran out of stuff to read and picked it up. I am SO sorry I didn't pick it up sooner!
3052 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The sinking of the Titanic is well known. This book offers information about what happened to the people after the sinking. It also gives a good account of the crew and passengers of the Carpathia.
I'm no sports guy, but found the story easy to follow despite that. Most with even a passing acquaintance to sport will have picked up enough baseball facts to follow that part. But at its heart "Turning Back the Clock" is more than a simple fantasy/sci-fi novel or a baseball story or a glimpse at history, although it is all of those. It's also a lesson in doing the right thing. In seeing a need and filling it. And a bit of a love story as well.
636 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 5 stars from http://booksthathook.com
2527 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A classic in a new practical format, defenetly worth the price, wonderfully illustrated, caputring the ferl of thr original print.
Ray calls her Alice, but that's not her real name. He killed the old Alice when she got too old. Before he took her. She's fifteen and he wants a new Alice. He's going to call this one Annabel, so maybe he won't kill her.
This is a great story, packed with everything you would expect from Mandy Roth. Is has terrific characters, a great story line which left me wanting to read the next book straight away, although there are no cliffhangers. It can be read as a stand alone, but the underlying storyline continues. It has humour, action, steamy romance, a mystery to solve, the HEA and so much more. Mandy packs so much information into her books I never feel like I've missed anything but this one has the feel of a jigsaw puzzle and you have to keep reading to the end to get all the pieces to fit. Brilliant. I'm hooked and would highly recommend this book.
4880 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Book moved rapidly. Ending was predictiblebut I really liked. The writer held your interest all the way through. Would recommend it
Reading this story was easy, it was fun and entertaining and had very enjoyable main characters in Viola and Tobias... Every page I flipped on my Kindle engrossed me more, would have read the book in one day if had the time to do so all in one shot!
1199 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have the Desert Rouge series all in paperback. I read them over and over. I'm so glad that I can now get them as ebooks.
The physical quality of the book is impeccable, with a beautiful slipcase and large font, and of course the original illustrations. What's also great is that the book uses the original British spelling, rather than being Americanized. Of course, you should avoid any of the Disney merchandising featuring the characters, or any of the abridged or follow-on commercial works. While I might not say that the latter is child abuse, what little of it that I've seen has no literary value and is complete junk. Unfortunately, the book's not quite designed to withstand a one-year-old's pounding, and I've already had to scotch tape the spine back to the book. Fortunately, there's no danger of the book ever going out of print and if Bowen ever wants a pristine copy we can easily buy another copy.
Because so many try to tie the Manifesto to rotten corpse of Stalinism in the Soviet Union, the inroduction to this edition is absolutely essential. It is an introduction Leon Trotsky, the great revolutionary opponent of Stalin, wrote especially for American readers in the 1930s. Pathfinder's version is the Manifesto in the sprit it authors meant it to be, nothing more, nothing less.
I want be in the moment with conversations. Not a sentence that says, weeks or months go by.
2464 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Overall, this was not a bad bundle. 5 of the stories were solid and 3 were average, but for $[...] each, it is cheap entertainment!
2692 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While many of the other reviews are correct, I believe that some of the wording indicates that they have lumped this and Assumed Obligation into the same review. The overall concept of this book and how the two came together was certainly original, and much of Darcy was the same for most of this book. The liberties taken on how Elizabeth talked him into helping others, and Georgiana showed him how to, were a bit like teaching a six year old, but then, some lessons are learned later in life, more's the pity. I do think that his initial interest in helping his tennents was not too far off the times in this first of books. It is certainly a well planned read, which is more than many variations, and while an alternate path, comes to the conclusions we are all hoping for.
7118 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Since I had read the recent version of the Zorro tale by Chilean author Isabel Allende published in 2006, and watched all of the movies on TV and even the recent Antonio Banderas versions, I decided to go back to the past and read the original. I can't deny it. I love the Zorro tale, a swashbuckling, courageous defender of the weak and helpless. So now to review the original published in 1919.
6774 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great book. It started off quick with a bit of a twist I didn't expect and then it kept me entertained the entire time. I loved the message of salvation in it. Jonathan faith was an amazing message that I really enjoyed
When her mother hears about Dr. Gregory Hewitt, who specializes in treating phobias, she is delighted - what a perfect birthday present for Lissi! Maybe making an appointment would've been the reasonable approach, rather than tying the man to Lissiana's bed with a bow around his neck. That way, Lissi wouldn't have mistaken him for dinner. And Greg wouldn't have come to the conclusion that he was abducted to be her sex slave...
6768 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The title and synopsis of the book was interesting enough, and the beginning kept you guessing. That's about it, it jumped around too much. could not figure out if it was "reality" or in his "mind" Definitely would skip this one.
2140 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Integers two words into one the elves time periods and space time period. The combing is good you don't get lost. It keeps you in both words at the same time. The only thing that I didn't like is the licking of blood. It needs rereading the dashes are funny.
7807 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I kept this on my TBR list for way too long. It was better than expected and while short I still felt like I got a story instead of sex scenes only.
9096 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The only thing that got me to the end of this story was sheer cussedness. The storyline was flat, there was absolutely no character development, and the dialog was from a cheesy porn. I found myself increasingly disgusted with the female lead and her whining. In no way did I find myself sympathetic to the protagonist nor did I find myself even caring what made him who he was. There was no back story to explain what brought the main characters to this point of the book. And while I can suspend my belief with the best of them, I just wasn't buying it this time.
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And the part where she was snarling at Max, the way that whole scene was written had me grinning ear to ear. I could visualize it in my head and I would adore seeing that on the big screen. Even at her most grouchy, it was still romantic.
She was accidentally impaled on a tooth at the dentist and presto-chango next day she is a vampire. Apparently vampires can't actually bite a human to feed without changing them into a vampire. They can avoid this by draining the human dry to prevent change. The hero has been a vamp for 500 years yet has never changed anyone because it is against his moral code. So did he just kill them all before clean blood extraction was possible? Nice morality.
6513 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Henry unravels a real who-done-it and how the heck did they do it mystery. Plot is a surprising mix of murder and a little romance for Henry.
8011 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I started out a little confused on this book because it was so different from anything I have read before by Mandy Roth. But I stuck with it and was glad I did because this book just pulled me into the premise. I loved the idea of all the paranormal (shifters, vampires, Faye, etc.) having been rounded up and shipped to another planet rather than be hunted down and killed on Earth. The idea of dreaming of your mate for months before meeting them was also intriguing. I loved the interaction between the hero and heroine and can't wait to see what comes next for this series.
2804 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you don't like swearing, this book is not for you, butI'd totally recommend it anyway, cause it's absolutely hilarious. You'd be constantly giggling and learning new swear words.
I won't quote examples from the book - download the sample, read the first five or six paragraphs, and see for yourself. Perhaps I got up on the wrong side of bed this morning, or maybe you don't mind infantile style as much as I do. So, if aviation themed thrillers are you cup of tea, by all means buy this book (after all, it is just $0.99 for American Kindlers), but don't expect polished, fluid prose.
2211 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 VERY HELPFUL.
(Actually, it kind of freaked me out, but in a good way.)
series.
2401 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 According to the author, the best way to make choices is to combine the use of intuition, logic and common sense. She mainly emphasizes the use of intuition, but notes the other two should be used to assess the reasonableness of what your intuition is telling you.
74 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A very intriguing book, especially since it's a true story. Hard to put it down...very hard to believe that a teenager could pull off all that stuff and could fool so many people around the world. Recommend it for enjoyable reading...
9028 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed the characters in this story. Although the hero is the ultimate alpha male, the heroine is the perfect balance and stong in her own right. The perfect couple.
1742 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed following each of the characters through their own stories. Vampires, secret government agencies, conspiracies, intrigue, romance...what more could you want?!
3775 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Let me tell you, I enjoy reading the Ranger's Apprentice stories. I have read the first 3 and plan to read them all. The Icebound Land continues the story started back in Book 1. The events there lead to Book 2 which left us readers hanging on for Book 3 and this book continues the trend of moving the story along. It just doesn't feel like a complete story, and a reader would be hard pressed to jump in at this point. Will did not do much but get hooked on a weed drug and poor Evanlyn had to carry the load (h'mm, isn't the title of the series "The Ranger's Apprentice"?). oh well, I am getting to like Halt more and more and I have to hand to the author for the way he portrays Horace (as brave and bold instead of crying and wining all the time). I understand it is a series, but it is like I am reading "chapters" in a really long novel (over 2,000 pages when all the books are counted).
8890 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This is one of those books where I hated every character. I don't think I'll be picking up another Heyer mystery novel anytime soon.
2357 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Goo book
This was a good read with super hot love scenes and a surprisingly sweet premise. Yes, there's some stuff that's hard to swallow, like that the super handsome hero is a virigin but miraculously knows all these awesome moves, however that's a pretty small part of the story. I liked the fact that he was sweet and shy and reluctant to approach Jenny, but as soon as he does, sparks fly!
717 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Reasonable news source at a bargain price
6719 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am going to read Jeri Smith Ready's crow trilogy and when I found the short story prequel on Amazon for free I downloaded it. The story is good, of course. Smith-Ready has turned into one of my favorite authors due mostly to her vampire series that starts with "Wicked Game". I enjoyed her first book in her young adult series as well so its only natural for me to want to start on her back catalog. The story is very quick, but entertaining. The collapse of modern civilization is very unique and exciting. The characters also have potential but the story's format is so constricting that the never get a chance to really develop. I enjoyed this short enough that I was bummed to realize that these characters don't continue into the rest of the series. Still the short story was well worth the read, especially as it was free.
help Nina with her new life issues. If she will let him. He has never
1560 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great
1156 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Each version of the Bible can give you different insights into the Bible.
In the process of unfolding that story line, we get some obviously well researched description of Italy in the Mussolini era, rich with imagery and character development (eventually respun for the jury's benefit as well...). We get glimpses of life in the Italian "sector" of South Philly, using Judy's stream of consciousness to make it fun as opposed to stereotypical, with Pigeon Tony's handsome grandson thrown in to (finally!) give Judy a little welcome sex life, only adding to the character development and good time had by all. Lastly, Bennie herself adds a little to the courtroom machinations, to liven up a case that looks winnable until Pigeon Tony insists he wants to "talk to the judge" (testify).
3481 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maggie always writes great books! this book was very good and kept me up to finish reading it! You can't go wrong getting this book
Mark Zuckerberg seized the time, the opportunity, and the moment with his knowledge and skills to finally create the social network site users wanted and investors had been searching for since the late 1990's. Well it is here, the game changer, the site that is more vital to have than a listing in the phone book or an e-mail address. This is the new form of communication where the news is your personal news, the users create the content, and it is a personalized experience for each person.
- There are numerous "duh" instances throughout the story where the writing needlessly repeats itself. Here's one: "Kasey weighed in at around two hundred pounds. At one hundred and eighty pounds, Garrett was several pounds lighter."
This blog has really led me down the road to Kindle addiction. I think that's a good thing...although I spend a lot more time hiding from my kids in the bathroom so I can just finish one more book...
3966 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ageless wisdom that only makes sense if we stop long enough to listen learn and apply it.
1753 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There are vampire stories all over the place. I loved these vampires, Maggie Shayne' s vampires are more human ever so much nicer than most humans. This is 6 love stories, five are intertwined together. One has a big surprise and one is for now I am guessing a stand alone. Loved all six stores a very delightful read.
4543 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott
8963 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Claire is holding down her usual seat in a corner during a New Year Eve's party, people watching and making notes for the erotic romances she writes. She notices a really hot guy who causes her to have very exciting fantasies. When she realizes that he and another hot guy are coming her way, she looks around to see who they are coming over to see because it cannot be her!
2. Marxism: Philosophy and Economics, Thomas Sowell, p. 109
standpoint) . . . and I especially liked a section wherein the plot
1240 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was super weird but beautifully written.
The characters are so fabulously rich in depth that you wish they were actually part of your social circle of friends, except for T Ray, who you'd never want to actually know, LET alone believe he could be so cruel to Lily.
The Bishop Murder Case - 1929
In the midst of two murders, Annike finds herself ready to add a few bodies to the list as she attempts to pull off an entire weekend of Thanksgiving events for the community.
333 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Just a bunch of words to take up enough space to get recorded. Yep this is what it takes to make a nonexistent comment.
3785 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Once again, another great edition in the Ranger's Apprentice series. As I've written in my reviews of The Ruins of Gorlan (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 1) and The Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2) , this is a series for all ages, not just young adults (hence me being in my 30's and not being able to put these books down).
903 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Totally entertaining installment of the Sisterhood series. Is it real? No. Is it believable? No. Could it happen? No. Is it a fun idea to ponder and revel in? You bet! The Sisterhood is a group of women who have been failed by the judicial system as we know it, so they create their own. Myra, Charles, and the gang never fail to entertain. In addition to the entertainment value, this one includes more than one emotional moment with more loss for the Sisterhood. I look forward to the next installment, in fact I've already started it. If there seem to be loose ends at the end of The Jury, they are important to the next book of the series.
Overall, though, a suspenseful book with a lot of action and conflict. Well worth reading.
1391 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the way all people took care of each other
Most of the other characters were one-dimensional, without any real personalities.
518 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have now read 4 of Ms. Brennan's books. She is a terrific storyteller. A great combo of suspense & romance. I plan to read all her books.
I skipped over alot of pages because they were a waste of time. I didn't think alot of the issues got addressed, and i didn't see the relationship lasting past the end of the month. This couple's story did not sell. I once said this writer cannot write a bad novel--i was wrong.
1839 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From beginning to end Tonight and Forever had my attention. Brenda Jackson as always out did herself. You have to buy and curl up in your favorite chair and allow yourself to be taken away to Madaris family.
3230 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really liked this book. The author writes very well, enough details to build an image but not so much that you get either overwhelmed or bored.
3741 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is the best in the series so far. Loved the action - fantastic descriptive battle scenes - good characters well defined.
1716 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great series; among my favorite authors -- never disappoints!
9987 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very enjoyable read. Very upset with myself for not reading this series in order. But, really all it does is make me want to go back and get to know the characters better. Well worth the time and money
2288 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All of JD Robb/Nora Roberts books are great. I have collected them for years and am buying them again if I do not have in hardback. This story takes us off planet and into another murder. As usual Eve takes care of business and pleasure with her man. Read any of her books and you will be hooked. I do not know of anyone that has read one and has not liked it. Happy Reading.
7560 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The main characters in this book are very likable. Bridgett is an unusually boyish young woman who can do just about anything a man can do, and Ian comes from a wealthy home, but neither of them know that most of the way through the book. The plot twists around this, and all the situations they get into are fun and intriguing. Both have high moral characters, compassionate, and keep their promises. Easy to read and fun.
4197 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Federal spending continues to grow year after year and most Americans are fully aware of the budget problems faced by the Federal government and how the government almost always spends more money than it collects in revenue. But in spite of what we know, most Americans don't make many demands on politicians to solve the budget problem. Content to push the problem to another year, most Americans sit back and listen to the dismal fiscal news, but do little or nothing to work for change. Authors Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson are fully aware of this apathy on the part of the public and they wrote this book to explain the budget process in a way that most anyone can understand; with the ultimate goal being a better understanding of the budget problems and a more activist mindset on the part of the public.
Because Etna will not forgive him, Nicholas ventures down a path of no return and loses not only his wife but another member of his family.
4078 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Muddled. The idea of developing multiple plotlines in parallel has been attempted by some serious authors many times but this go around misses the mark. It takes way too long to establish what the various sects are up to and the reveal is underwhelming.
1871 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is written in a very casual style and very liberally sprinkled with quotes from a fairly large selection of the hundreds of women interviewed. It is easy to read and very thought provoking. While many of the ideas and strategies seem like common sense, a few of the strategies are ideas that women (and mean) can benefit from employing no matter what their career and salary level. I enjoyed this book and gained a lot of insight.
2069 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I don't quite know what to say. Hated this book. Didn't care for the characters. Didn't like really any thing about this book. Am so disappointed. I just hate when I read a book I don't like.
4014 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is very much a practical manual although the ideas are deeply rooted in the thought of Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz and Emerson, among others. The style is refreshingly direct and lucid as it explains the ancient truths anew. Much emphasis is placed on the emotion of gratitude and the individual's creativity as the channels for creating wealth; in other words, creating abundance without competing against others. Wattles writes with genuine authority and his style is free of embellishment. This is definitely a classic of the genre and ranks with the best works of later authors in the field, like Catherine Ponder, Joseph Murphy, John Randolph Price and Stuart Wilde.
3383 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 exciting reading
6743 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this series
A town's unrest brings a new owl to nest and passion goes soaring. Feather Down gives Dover his mate at last. Lana is from one of the influential nests in town. Dover has come riding in to discover what is wrong in Banff. The passion between Lana and Dover becomes apparent almost before they actually meet. Watching them learn to fly together and discover just what a mating could be was the perfect counter balance to the mystery of why the town was about to explode. I never had any doubts that Dover would be able to find the correct resolution to the unrest. I knew that Dover would need to have an equally strong mate to match him and Lana was just that owl. I was so happy to read about Dover getting his mate finally as I'm sure that anyone who met him in Ms. O'Clare's other series would agree. Feather Down is both sensual and erotic with just a touch of mystery and a new instant favorite. One that will be re-read many times over I'm sure. I will be watching for the next book in this series.
There is little doubt that archeological exploration has been increasing steadily since archeology became an official discipline in the 18th century. Greater awareness has been one of the factors behind this. Nations have been taking pride in exploring their cultural and architectural history. But archeological projects require funds and this has been a handicap. Many believe that funds are more usefully invested elsewhere, e.g. in medical care and in fighting poverty. As in other projects, politics are becoming instrumental in setting budgets and priorities .
Vincent Poirier, Montreal
9734 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Navajo,British,Scots,Japanese,American all these nations and more get a letter to get tested. If each can get 100% they are asked to Area 51 to learn space piloting. When mysterious happenings involving children are not stopped children at the Area 51 school take it upon themselves to find the missing .
1569 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This one has lots of drama and intrigue. It kept me awake because I had to see what would happen next. It was worth losing some sleep.
8210 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wish there was more stories to all the characters. Story line keeps you on your toes, characters make you want to read more about their lives.
She has another book, Miniplanner, that is good, but not as satisfying as this one. She needs to write more, and soon!
726 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My favorite national newspaper
4129 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was hooked from the beginning! It felt like a really good movie, I could see and hear the characters. I love this "experiment" and hope to see more of it on Kindle. I got a kick out of the critic who gave the book one star while proudly announcing he had not read the book, would never own the book, etc. Ya gotta love the internet!
3102 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this one just as much as the first one. At first, with it not really being the same women I was unsure, but it was a quick read.
Just in time for the holidays, Jaci Burton brings us a hot little Christmas story guaranteed to heat up this winter season! Heck, this little jewel would heat up even the hottest day in August! Although Unwrapped is set during the Christmas holidays, it is a story that can be enjoyed year round, and I can tell you it is one I will definitely re-read.
4360 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kara Louise's prose can be awkward in places, but I loved this book. I actually ended up reading through the night (on a work night). She's an incredible storyteller. I highly recommend it.
Its a nice romance.
and grief. There is fear and the joy that comes with conquering
Hicks has written a fictional account of the true story about the Civil War and Carrie Cradock. In Franklin, Tennessee, Carrie Cradock is mourning the loss of three of her children and is concerned about her husband's safety. The war is raging and Carrie and her slave, Mariah are left to run the plantation.
Skip this and read something better. It isn't worth the money.
4. I think the author does go out of his way to be politically correct.
I have shared one man's financial tips with hundreds of people, and that is Ramsey. I shared some of his material with a class and they said, "No one in my neighborhood would ever think to do that, what a difference that would make."
with better character development and more layers of subplots.
1213 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This collection of Jennifer Crusie books is so much fun to read. I enjoy re-reading them any time I feel stressed or down, because they pick me up and make me laugh out loud. Really, they are that funny and enjoyable!!
5023 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I guess I'll be playing the role of odd man out here since I'm the only one who didn't care for the book so far. I gave this two stars because I think the author wrote well and I liked the overall concept of trying to place the snow white story in a modern setting. That said, it simply didn't work for me.
5167 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed reading this book. It has romance and wonderful intimate sexual encounters throughout the book. And they are described in detail without using nasty or vulgar language. These stories are filled with suspense and intrigues that keep your attention. Susan Mallory is a good author.
7593 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this series.
all questions answered.
I loved them all of them
6694 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked this title for two reasons. It moved quickly story-wise and the paranormal element. The characters could have used a bit more fleshing out. But for as novella, it was a good read.
5361 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a beautiful love story...Five stars
I won't give away the plot. If you, like me, have read every retelling of P&P, try a "what if" story. It deviates from JA's original story(sorry, JA purists) and I love how Abigail Reynolds has altered events. She has also written a few other great "what if" stories featuring Darcy and Elizabeth.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I'll be checking out more of her work for sure!
53 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was a fun adventure to read.
6392 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 this book is an absolute waste. there are now 20 minutes of my life wrapped up in this book i cant ever get back ... sitter sneaks around peoples houses and get into thir personal belongings. she doesnt get why sitters are so important to the families she 'works' for. at the end shes no better than a thief. its a maniacle version of lady and the tiger ...
This isn't a story with a really intricate suspense plot or one with a huge, dark and evil secret (like a dead wife!) that you know will threaten to tear the couple apart. This is mostly a story about the happy developing relationship between Max and Ryan and the smaller, irritating and sometimes sad stuff that keeps happening to them that they have to deal with to keep themselves together. I really found the resolution to the vandalism issue a little annoying. Not because the plot itself was poorly done, but because I just thought it would be something more interesting. There's a little flip from Turn it Up - Tasha was twelve years older than Max Junior there and here, Ryan is roughly the same amount older than Max.
**Review copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
6906 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought the book because if was on sale. If I had known it was this good I would have paid full price.
This book starts off a little slow. However I encourage the reader to keep reading. The twists and turns that comes off the pages will keep your interest as you wonder what happens next. I am always amazed at authors who can create a unique and different world. Mr. Peek has done just that.
Even as he draws ever closer to his destination, David reads of the recent rash of murders. He has been clued in on the ritualistic nature of the torture and killings, and shuts it away as he'd seen enough killing in the war. But, as his primary story wanes, the murders and information issued from Julian offers David a new story. And as this story develops, so does his attraction in Julian.
5297 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The number one thing that causes divorce (95% of divorcees confirm it!!!) is money problems. Bottom line, when the bills come and there isn't a way to pay them, there is real pain.
Hero: 4.0:
9438 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ok so before I write down what I think about the story I need to give out some warnings. Yup big fat warning labels for this book so pay attention!
772 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Cool, forgot I had this until the request to rate it came in ... this makes mine an unreliable rating ... doubt that will change the rotation of the planet enough to measure.
8045 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the story for most part. but too much sex detail. Syd and her friend go to a physic she has had dreams of same guy and he turns into a warewolf. she wants to meet him. Her father is a werewolf hunter and wants her to be in the family business. but she is attracted to her dream guy and doesnt want to kill anything.
Philo is the coolest - Like the Saint before there was a Saint.
3654 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this series. The books are fast paced without a lot of extra fluff. I highly recommend them.
6167 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Green Rider by Kristen Britain is a nice book to add to your fantasy collection. It is a typical fantasy novel, with its trappings of your not so heroic, unlikely girl going out and trying to complete a desperate quest. In Green Rider's case, it is a messege for the king that contains some vital informtation that the enemy tries to stop it's delivery at all cost, including the rider.
~Lindy
I enjoyed the epilogue a lot and no cliffhangers with any of the books in this series. So I do highly recommend this series. (ljb)
I think now I will go back and play catch-up and read the novels which came before this one.
Fun story with lots of hot sex and fun characters.
the next chapter.
Punishments ranged from paying a fine (in money or goods/animals), to somewhat much more severe, like having a hand cut off, all the way to death. Some of the things I found most interesting are as follows:
Connor was a refreshing change from the usual, saccharine-sweet children in novels. The best word to describe him is "brat." In other words, he was just like most young teens, wrapped up in himself. I was surprised at the language he used, that Izzy allowed him to use. However, I have to just chalk that up to differences in parenting styles. Unfortunately
Nicholas succeeds in his attempt but fails at the same time for his victory is a bitter one. What he does forever clouds his life, as well as Etna's, Asher's, and his two children's.
6992 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If Longmire was Sheriff in any town larger than micro size, he would be ridden out of town on a rail, besides being tarred and feathered. He is my kind of guy. The story gets a bit tangled in descriptive rhetoric here and there but Longmire slogs out of the morass with no trumpets blasting, and little fanfare, getting the job done, loosing a person and making a lot of friends with his readers. The book leaves you wanting more, and more is available. This is the first book in the Longmire series, and several more await us midnight readers!
Her husband, John, is always away trying to gain favor with the bankers with whom he traded his house and land for a loan to feed and clothe Confederate troops.
The Characters
The characters were unique (and no I don't mean because of their sexual orientation). Each person had a unique outlook on the, way they saw the world which enhance how they reacted to what was going on around them. Mr. Lanyon even managed to give his walk-on characters a distinct personality and each person played a part in helping David figure out what was going on.
8523 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The truth is that I have not noticed this was Harlequin romance at the time of downloading. I usualy do not read romance books but since it already was on my kindle I decided to give it a try during my vacation. Well - I did finished it since it was quite a quick read. I never realy grew to like the main characters though. The female character Lorna was weak and strange while the male character James was so perfect that he sounded out of this world unbelivable. Anyway, this was an interesting experience for me.
7536 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You don't need 20 words to say Mark Twain is the greatest American author, period. His wit is still witty and his observations of life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries show how little things have really changed.
8620 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed reading this book once I started to read it I couldn't put it down I love reading Elizabeth lennox books
4089 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book, fun start to what could be an amazing series.
Once they began their "lessons", Lacey couldn't believe all the things Nick was making her feel. Could she risk ruining her friendship with Nick? Can they be both friends and lovers?
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Veronica's first-person narrative jumps around over four generations. The earliest passages tell how her grandmother Ada may have met her future husband; the latest ones extend some months beyond the funeral, and relate to her own family life with a college-lecturer husband and two daughters. Several things gradually become clear. First, that much of what Veronica narrates as fact may be misremembered, reconstructed, or the wholesale products of her imagination. Second, that her main concern is to trace the causes of her brother's failures, which we begin to recognize even through the glow of her fierce love for him. And third, that Veronica herself is also in trouble, struggling with a crisis in her own life and marriage, that only the act of writing may help her to resolve.
4035 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read
1720 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a nice group of Harlequin books with some YA/mature sexual content. Several of the characters appear in most of the books, making them seem like old friends as you read.
7053 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The tale is well written the descriptions of the scenes make it perfectly clear the view site inside my imagination!
8463 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The third Martin Beck mystery, published 1967, was inspired by an actual crime: the murder of two little girls in Sweden in 1963. But the authors go beyond the repulsive nature of such acts to create a world of cops, criminals and everyday people of absorbing psychological realism.
'Spirited Rowena Belleme must produce an heir - or incur the dangerous wrath of a ruthless stepbrother who stands to forfeit his ill-gotten wealth. And the magnificent Warrick deChaville is the perfect choice to sire her child - though it means imprisoning the handsome knight and forcing him to bend to her amorous whims.---Vowing to resist but betrayed by his virility, noble Warrick is intoxicated by Rowena's sapphire eyes and voluptuous beauty. Yet all the while he plans a fitting revenge - eagerly awaiting the time when his sensuous captor becomes his helpless captive, and is made to suffer the same rapturous torment and exquisite ecstasy that he himself has endured.'...Enough said.
Quite frankly I don't see the point of this novel.
1345 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book
5583 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really good story. It was funny and had plenty of action. However it seems to cover a lot of time and leaves out a lot of things when you read the other Cotton Picken books set in the same locale.
Scott has penned a novel that serves its purpose, a voice that is eloquent, yet hallow of the meaning of life, explains the horrors of abuse.
412 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Most people claim that they do not have Marxist bone in their body. Particulary if you are a baby boomer, you were raised to hate communism. While Marx's thoughts are idealistic at best, they definitely serve as food for thought.
8355 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed reading this. I like all of her writings. Love all the books I have.
Along the way she encounters a group of women at the local knitting circle, each with a story of her own to tell. Gradually, Mary learns that she's not the only one with a tragic story in her past, and that as long as she can knit, she can breathe -- and learn to live again.
3008 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was my first read by Ms. Wildes and I have to say it was a nice surprise. I really liked this sweet and romantic story about an outlaw who finds love and a new purpose in life in the arms of his unintended captive. Cal and Laurel fall in love with each other almost at first sight and that could have made me skeptic about their HEA, but Ms. Wildes made it work for me. That was quite a feat, considering this is a short story.
He had such a realistic feel to the story and each of the characters sounds exactly like somebody I know.
Moving forward to Gabrielle and Colm finally meeting was such a let down. I was thinking to myself it took chapters and chapters to get here and that was it?
I like the character of Oscar, his nerdiness, his life of comic books and video games. Diaz conveys all this with such authority that you feel like something of a nerd yourself reading it.
If you are looking for some more great reads from this author I would also suggest; To Tempt A Scotsman (Zebra Debut) ,A Rake's Guide To Pleasure (Zebra Historical Romance) ,One Week As Lovers ,Talk Me Down (# 1 in Tumble Creek Series) , Start Me Up (# 2 in Tumble Creek Series) & Lead Me On (Hqn) (# 3 in Tumble Creek Series). Looking forward to Crazy for Love , due out August 2010 & A Little Bit Wild due out August 2010.
As Ramsey himself states at the beginning of this book, this is not a get rich quick book filled with information that can not be found elsewhere. Instead, it is a common sense approach to getting rid of debt by paying it off and not allowing it back into your life.
3656 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this book the first time I read it long ago and loved it again reading it today! One of my students reminded me of this book as they were reading it as well. Excellent book. Well crafted.
6599 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 WELL WRITTEN AND A GREAT STORY LINE. IT COULD HAVE USED A LITTLE MORE INTERACTION WITH THE CREATURES OR ENTITIES FROM THE FOG, BUT OTHER THAT IT WAS VERY ENTERTAINING TO READ
4257 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to replace my childhood copy I lost a few years ago. Winnie the Pooh will always hold a special place in my heart. The book is new and in excellent condition. Oddly the only thing I don't care for, I love the feel of a well loved book. I knew I was buying new, so I will get it well loved soon enough.
This book is very emotional, but for Lorna, the heroine, it was mostly internal meaning she refused to talk to the hero about issues that were essentially keeping them apart. This is really the only problem I had with the story, because it prolonged the outcome of the book, making it longer than necessary.
3491 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I confess that I had read these before, many years ago. I got a special offer for the Kindle version of all six books at one time and decided it might be nice to revisit. And it was. So much so that at the end of the last one I immediately (at 1:00 AM) popped on site and ordered the next six delivered to my Kindle for uninterrupted reading. I recommend these if you like a good storyline. There are Vampires and other aspects of the supernatural as well as political aspects, romance and some violence; albeit of the non horrific type. Read these anytime, daytime or night time. You won't loose sleep you will gain a desire for the dark.
Duke and Maverick are roommates. They are also in the soccer team together. They are best friends and throughout the four years they've lived together they've become really close. Except now they are about to get a whole lot closer.
In the end, many lessons are learned by both Niko and Anna as to what really matters in life......mainly love and family. The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge is action packed, very sensual and passionate, an all around outstanding and exceedingly pleasing read, one the reader will remember for a long time.
8931 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is darker than the first book and as unsatisfying too. We still don't know for sure what Snapdragon Alley is or where. Argus seems to be drifting through his life and it seems like Alex has abandoned him. I sure hope the third book finishes the story.
**Unabridged Bookshelf purchased this book**
Unlike some other reviewers, I did not have problems with pacing of the narrative. The plot does hinge too much on coincidences, but the characters are believable, reasonably well developed within the confines of the short form, and mostly free from stereotypes.
5025 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Crave is a new twist on the age old Snow White fairy tale.
8330 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It was very cute. Once again a short read. I'm going to finish this series. Can't wait to read Max's story.
With sword fights, passionate love, mythical creatures, and courtly games, Woman of Honor is my kind of book. I love the idea of incorporating real history in fantasy, and Ms. Zoltack's book is based on the real life story of a group of female knights. Blending history with fiction, her writing is full of plot and adventure and her characters are strong and believable. Most of all, I grew to love all of them and cared about their hardships and successes.
Nice guy Kyle Watson and dark and brooding Alan Caine have known Cassie since she was just a little girl. They'd been inseparable and as they grew up their feelings inevitably changed to a deep-seated desire which none of them addressed.
5809 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I Love This Book!!! It is sexy, sensual, funny and breathtakingly beautiful that I can't wait to read more about the men who make up The Archangels. I wish I had all the books right now!!!
64 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Why would I want to read about a criminal who's proud of cheating, lying, putting people's lives and money at risk. No thanks. He should have spent his life in jail. I feel sorry for the people he cheated.
9767 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For being a short story, this book was wonderful and intriguing. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to read about romance and mystery.
A few years before the story in The Cold Dish begins, a young Cheyenne girl was violated by a group of teenage boys. Sheriff Walt Longmire led the investigation which had eventually led to the boys' arrests, but the judicial system failed and the boys each got off with a slap on the wrist. The book begins with the discovery of a body up in the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming. The body is that of a young man who had been shot with a high-powered rifle. It's Cody Pritchard, the leader of the group of boys who had raped the Cheyenne girl years ago.
Dover learns first hand and very quickly about the unrest in Banff. When leaving to deliver his friend to her new home, Dover hears a very sexual invitation and quickly looks to see who issued it. Lana did issue the sound that would show her just what an honorable male could do with his tail feathers. Dover and Lana are discovering what their future could be while the unrest in town is building to a fever pitch. The facts are beginning to point towards a certain nest in town and when Dover discovers the truth, will a nest lose all of its honor? And what will it mean to Lana and Dover's fledging passion?
8605 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love following his author. This is a great story with suspense, romance, and sexy characters. I love this series and can't wait for the next.
Rangers are a branch of service to the King of Araluen, skilled at woodcraft and longbow, and many people think they have a command of magic. Halt is a skilled Ranger, one of the best. He can disappear into a tree (or give that impression) and can fire a fatal arrow in seconds, even through the eye slit in a knight's visor. His apprentice, Will, and the young girl Evanlyn have escaped unscathed from a terrible battle, only to be caught by a raiding party of Skandians led by Jarl Erak. Halt is not allowed to go after them, so he arranges for the King to banish him for treasonous comments made in public, and he and the young knight Horace set off to Gallica, to find Will.
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5. Jacquelyn Frank's Jacob (The Nightwalkers, Book 1) - demons, were, vamps and other fae finding their better halves in races that should be the enemy
"This is great, I thought, my boyfriend is being held as a terrorism suspect, my brother is a Nazi, and my sister is a Muhammad groupie." A few pages before or after this, the narrator refers to her parents as liberals. When the book begins, the narrator is a prototypical rich liberal college kid on her European backpacking tour with her boyfriend. When the book ends . . . .
2305 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Usually anthologies have one or two great, or even good stories, and the rest are just passable but "Out of This World" breaks free from the mold of good/mediocre. All of the stories are interesting and well written. Part of what makes this anthology so good I think is that each of the authors gets the pacing right for the story. So often the pacing is off and the story suffers for it, but not here!
The book is truly a good read and well worth going into the woods!
This ebook edition is readable enough but lacks book introductions, text notes, references or any supplemental material whatsoever.
2652 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One very intimate book about Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy and it is so good! At last they are able to act out on their passions but with discretion, until Elizabeth pushes the boundaries. It is everything we hope for; exactly what a couple who are deeply and most ardently in love will do to satiate their feelings. This is a love that rivals Romeo and Juliet or Oliver and Jennifer (Love Story)! This is one of my favourite variations because it's so realistic. It may not be as proper as some would comment, but it's particularly what I, myself would like to imagine the story of Elizabeth and Darcy to be, one of passion, desire and yes sex!
7106 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this series of books. Wish there were more. Maybe she will add more later. I very much enjoyed the plot
7279 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Not clean. No thanks. Did not enjoy. Please do not read if you care what you read. Why the required word numbers?
4. The Plot: I wish there was more of a plot, besides the little love story in the making, but this is only the first chapter so I can hardly fault the author with that. I just wish there was a little bit more background information about Lhung being a dragon, because this concept is very confusing for me and I am really into the fantasy genre. I like how that mysterious man showed up and I want to know more about him. 3 out of 5 stars
How could it be that you can attack and save your people and at the last moment you had cold feet?
2075 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enright explores the inner life of a family, through the eyes of a self-confessed unreliable narrator. Enright mixes together the fallacy of memories in general, the particular fallibility of childhood memories, the malleability of the past, and the license a novelist has to create a "memory" for her characters.
5570 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I reviewed this with several girls im pretty close to. We read it together and discussed it and it was pretty dead on. We ended up getting so manyy questions and imunderstandings solved I am still wondering how I ever got along with them before i read the book - not that I am the best with people, but this certainly helped a lot.
Yunior's priapism costs him the love of his life, but he seems to come to terms with it pretty easily. It's not so much that he learns any lessons or makes any choices, he just kind of runs out of energy after sowing his wild oats.
I had a disturbing sense of dj vu on picking up the paperback, because the pier on the cover closely recalls another recent Man Booker winner, Graham Swift's LAST ORDERS , which is also about a gathering of family and friends to solemnize a death. And that first sentence seems to invade the territory of John Banville, whose most recent Man Booker winner, THE SEA , is also about recapturing the traumatic events of an Irish childhood. But I needn't have worried; Anne Enright's voice -- Veronica's voice -- is all her own: straightforward, witty, imaginative, yet bracingly honest, dwelling at one moment on skin and sweat, then cleansing it with gentle lyricism.
James's and Sedge's story is so deliciously cooked and served that I can almost smell it and taste it! The idea of long lost Christmas story by Dickens is titillating and fascinating. Lanyon's story has all the elements of a wonderful holiday tale - and even more. After all Christmas is the time for get-togethers, laughter, peace and love, but also the time of stress, loneliness, bitterness and grief. This story was a hopeful one and it left me smirking happily for the rest of the day. It was all about faith, hope and love - those truly were the gifts wrapped in that gold and white paper with angels on it.
7209 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story was hot right from the start. Jane is getting back into the sex scene after a year long hiatus, and she may have met her match in Antonio. The scenes were erotic without being too over the top.
As the title states, the book is really about the life of one individual named Oscar. Oscar is a scifi geek living in New Jersey in the 1990's and he is one of the most unique characters I have ever encountered in fiction. Being a bit of a scifi geek myself and knowing many, many "Oscars," I found him loveable, compelling and completely realistic. Beneath all the scifi references is a lesson of the importance of tolerance and inclusion that I was not at all expecting but which turns this book from silver to mithril.
Laurel's shocked to learn that Cal is the legendary killer she's heard so much about but his actions aren't what she'd expect of a ruthless man. It would have been simple for him to take advantage of her but instead he protects her and insists that he'll deliver her safely to her family.
3313 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A wonderful story of tradition and Love. It also shows the effects of greed and envy. Two powerful sins. Story has it humor and adventure as well. I read this story about 10 years ago and still enjoyed reading it again.
3089 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a good book I couldn't put it down I can't wait to read the rest of this series
9589 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Another good read that highlights many great things to work on to become good at what you do. I recommend highly.
all i ask is to be warned to i can make an informed decision and not waste my money...wish i could get it back on kindle books..
66 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very exciting book! I can hardly imagine how all this happened to this young man I can only say that he is really intelligent and resourceful and I am very pleased to have red this book. Enjoy !
The three travelers - a friar, William of Ockham, a poet, Giovanni Boccaccio, who is well versed on the works of Dante, and Nadja, a young, epileptic girl with a gift of prophesy, are looking for one surviving knight. William carried a charcoal sketch to identify the face; Nadja had created this drawing from an earlier vision. The survivor they seek from the prophesy, Marco da Roma, a former Knights Templar, supposedly knows where in hell the Holy Grail is located. If they are able to steal it from the Devil, it will end the pestilence and plague on the planet which has already claimed half of the population. Unfortunately, after Marco is found and eventually brought back to health, he has amnesia and doesn't even know who he is.
The next 4 books kept getting better and better. Part of that might have been because the repeating characters were getting more interesting as their personalities were developing. The final book seemed too short, and because it had none of the familiar characters, was not as interesting for me.
3349 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't say enough about this book and all of the novel, written by Julie Garwood. Overall I have read most of them maybe twice ,a lot bye by memory the names and places. I have loved every one of Garwood book's.
Overall writing quality: 1/1
1808 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just the right kind of alpha. Pretty steamy,so if looking for a clean historical romance this is not for you, but as for me, I couldn't wait to read another by this author.
This story grabs you right by the brain, heart and gut and pulls you into it, you can not stop reading until you get to the end. Some pages, though only covered in a few words make such an impact. This story is about a girl who is kidnapped when she is young and then sexually abused until she starts getting older and he starts to think about replacing her. A must read for those who like something a lot darker than happily ever after.
Four out of Five Stars.
The books are well-constructed, the plotting is excellent, and the character interaction is first-rate. The characters are also well developed and he does a good job or describing everything. My problems with the novel are relatively minor, but I am going to mention them.
1876 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Axel Vander tells us from the opening of this sensitive and tension-filled study of identity that he is not who he says he is. A respected scholar and professor at a California college, Vander is recognized for his thoughtful philosophical papers and books, especially his ironically entitled The Alias as Salient Fact: The Nominative Case in the Quest for Identity. Just before he leaves for a conference on Nietzsche in Turin, however, he receives a letter from a young woman in Antwerp, questioning his own identity and asking to meet with him. As the novel unfolds, we come to know more about the "real" Axel Vander and more about his mysterious correspondent, the emotionally disturbed Cass Cleave.
Whoa, a menage with two hot guys! Lisa is so lucky to have two lovers in her life! Kallyten pens an erotic story with a twist that should warm your soul and there is a BONUS story!!
I enjoyed the darker elements of the story and reading about Ryder's struggle in prison and his battle with opium addiction. I would have liked the storyline with Ryder's uncle to have been expanded on and felt the author could have used this element of the story to tap into a lot more suspense and drama.
1466 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've wanted to read this book for years, buying a paperback version but never really getting around to reading it . I even bought another paperback version, specifically to keep at our retirement/vacation home, thinking and hoping to enjoy it while there. Unfortunately, I'm always working while there trying to ready the place for full-time enjoyment and never seeming to have enough time for pleasure reading. I finally gave in and paid full price and downloaded the book to my kindle, determined to read it BEFORE seeing the movie.
And one more comment - I can not find a good on-line tracker that includes the GL load easily. I found one site but it was too complicated. So I am back to checking lists, though by this time, I've got most of the values figured out.
2189 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good info
9972 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a fantastically action packed, scary and realistic story! I really, really enjoyed it - I read it in one day because I just couldn't put it down! My only criticism would be that it needed a touch more editing, to get rid of some repetition of facts and quite a few grammatical and typing errors. Other than that little quibble, which really did not detract from the book at all, it was spot on. I love that the author has left things open for another book with some of the main characters, although it didn't feel at all unfinished as some books can when they have more possibilities in the storyline. I will definately be looking for more fiction books from Mike Fook.
6755 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was planning on waiting until after Christmas to start the first book in this series after seeing it recommended in a review for another book I liked. But I really enjoyed the sample, and when I stumbled onto this bundle which was less than $2 more than just the first book alone, I just had to buy it. And I'm glad I did.
8390 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's a good book. I would recommend it if you have a good amount of time to sit down and read.
I loved that we could read more about the characters from The Accidental Werewolf, because I really wanted to know more about them. Marty and Wanda appeared in the book several times, and they kind of made Nina think about her actions. Their relationship is very cool, because even when they're fighting all the time, you know they're going to stick together and help themselves no matter what.
"One discriminates one's company shrewdly in youth, lightly in adulthood, and with broad abandon in age. In youth, one expects the most interesting and perfectly uniform friends. By old age, one brightens just at the sight of another born within the same decade who might remember the same sone, movie, or event - one who might hold some knowledge on how to defeat their ticking nemesis or, in the least, help one better enjoy life's slow, automated ride."
9391 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What is NOT to love about the Bible! I am so glad to be finally able to get this version, one of the earliest translations in Church History. Not always what I am accustomed to, but always enlightening.
9006 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 You've got spaceships, space battles, and space stations, aliens, alien locations and alien biology, lots of action, and just a bit, no, quite a bit of chemistry between the hero and the heroine. What else do you need. Great read!
The list of such descriptive language goes on and on -sullen bartenders wiping a random whisky glass, flighty chorus girls arm in arm with wrong gee gangsters, Hollywood starlet wannabes displaying their wares a little too openly, old time geezers, toothless, melting away in some thankless no account job, guys working out of small-time airless no front cheap jack offices in rundown building s on the wrong side of town doing, well, doing the best they can. And cops, good cops, bad cops, all with that cop air about them of seen it all, done it all blas, and by the way spill your guts before the billy- club comes down (that spill your guts thing a trait that our Marlowe seems organically incapable of having). He had come from them, from the D.A.s office in the old days, had worked with them on plenty of cases but generally he tried to treat them like one might a snake not quite sure whether it is poisonous or not.
Enjoyment: GOOD
4838 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Every time I went to the list for westerns to check on the status of my western romance book Second Chances, I would see Unbroken Hearts at the top of the chart in the number one spot. I finally purchased Unbroken Hearts out of curiousity and after reading it, I'm glad I did. It was a good read. Way to go, Anne! I look forward to reading the sequel.
Nina can't even look at a crucifix without her eyeballs burning but she can take the Lord's name in vain repeatedly no problem. Double standard much? Is a cross more religous than God or his Son's name? shouldn't her tongue burn or something?
3037 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't live in LA but have been there on occasion and i consider the LA times one of the papers I like to read on the weekend.
The catch? For him to bring that off, he needs to face Cerberus, the three-headed Hound of Hell which guards the River Styx and the Gate of Hell, which none may pass through save death. And Ravirn would much prefer to do that alive and in the flesh. Seems like an impossible task? Well, he does have help in the tiny shape of his trusted side-kick Melchior, his shape-changing, self-aware laptop (aka webgoblin). Having given him a subroutine designed to provide a touch of sarcasm and back talk, he long ago exceeded his specs and developed a soul. Not to mention a wicked sense of humor and a tendency to speak his mind. Can Ravirn bring it off without crashing the mweb (the magical Internet that ties all the infinite worlds of possibility into one gigantic matrix and keeps reality running)? Or without getting stuck on the wrong side of the Styx?
From reading a bit about the author, it seems like this might have been one of those books written long ago, lingering in a dusty drawer (or computer file), that he brought out, dusted off, and decided to put it out there for publication. I can only hope that he has a few more tales to dust off and put out there, because I want to see what else lurks in the darkness of his brain.
Adrian O'Shea just learnt his fiance dumped him for his own brother, Mark, a worthless man who has already taken the family business into near bankruptcy. Despondent, Adrian drops into a local bar but as he leaves, he passes out only to wake later lying on a barroom floor. But it's not the bar he remembered from earlier that night. As the bouncer drags him out, Adrian can't stand, feeling like he has been beaten. Outside the bouncer puts him in a horse drawn cart. And so begins the new life for Adrian.
4255 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Arrived quickly, excellent new condition. Winnie the Pooh will always hold a special place in my heart. So many memories from my childhood.
5976 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Patricia Briggs has made fans for life, with her Mercy Thompson, and other wolf and face tales. Linking them with each other,by storylines, and visiting characters, between them all, is brilliant, and leads to even more possibilities. It also leads to more mates to match up, such as the Emerald City's Alpha,and the Boston Alpha, along with the new alpha, Boyd. I would also like to see some fae, and vampires, to find mates. Keep writing!
4391 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I recieved this book in exchange for a honest review
3590 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book
There are lots of terrific scenes involving martial arts training and fighting. I was also captivated by the exotic ambience of Penang, with its multiplicity of cultures. There's a homoerotic aspect of the story will appeal to some readers and not others.
6652 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I received this book from the author, willing to try something out of my usual genre. What a pleasant surprise! The book held me captive! It's a love story but not sappy, thriller but not gory, fantasy but not unrealistic. As Cody tries to figure out the family curse, Lisa stands by his side. Cody's family and friends help along the way, and much it told about them so you can get to know them. The book does not move too fast or too slow- paced just right to keep you moving through the characters experiences. I am looking forward to checking out the rest in the series. It would be a great read for older teens through adults.
Along with a very witty and well-paced narrative and an involving plot, Mr. Lanyon gives us a couple of almost irresistible main characters. First there is James Winter, the narrator of the story. There is no way that you cannot love this fellow, who is something of a loner and has a self-deprecating wit and a hint of sadness that will reel you right in to him. Then we have Sedgwick Crisparkle, great-great-great-grandson of Canon Crisparkle, a character in Charles Dickens' "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." He wears a stern demeanor like a mask, but under his many protective layers is a man who is has a lot of love to offer others.
2882 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a wonderful book with a very interesting story of life in Penang before and during World War II arrives in that far off area.
7079 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read the Awakening before I also read the next book in the series Wild Rain and all the other's, I Also read every book in all her series and I am never disappointed in any of her books.
I don't know that I would have expected Darcy to host his servant's son's wedding breakfast in his home - that seemed just "over-the-top". Having him do such in response to Aunt Catherine's reprimand about visiting his tenants and entering their homes, serves as a "reason" that he did it but this is a stretch. There could have been a different approach to showing a change but I am not the author.
Just way too short.
3035 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 News from the west coast is an important perspective. I like the fact that it is a daily paper. I plan to subscribe for a while.
203 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was amazed at this book, written in such spare prose, so few adjectives.... yet, the characters came alive as I read. In some ways, this was a bit like Hemingway, yet Winton has a voice all his own, Australian, yet universal.
11. Christine Warren's somewhat inconsistent, but often awesome series Wolf at the Door (The Others, Book 1) - skip the one about werecats, it had a weak female lead
The reader will know immediately that Nicholas's love for Etna is not a healthy one. He is obsessed with her, as is evidenced by his thoughts throughout the narration, and his actions. Etna is trapped in a marriage she never wanted, but felt she had to accept because she needed stability and a place to call her own. What Nicholas does not know for quite a while is that Etna is keeping secrets. And Etna does her best to keep them hidden, as they are the only sources of happiness she has in this one-sided marriage.
3185 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was really good. I enjoyed the story because it was very real to me. It showed a possible life for a girl in the south during the times when blacks were beginning to vote. The writing was good and I found no errors.
6687 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It started slow but after characters were established was hard to put down. I was sad to see it end.
Religion finally gives up on the mystery of the universe and embraces it in a final denouement, a "fudged hypothesis" about God and faith. "Real science,"on the other hand, continues to engage and challenge the mysteries of the universe, by driving it out into an intellectual clearing where, using the scientific process like a pick axe, it keeps chipping away at it -- forcing it to eventually give up its secrets. That is what Ms. Taggart did in the first half of the book, and what an exhilarating ride. Despite seeming to have given up in the second half, the first half of the book is still worth Five Stars.
1651 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When Hawk is in a town that needs help with the criminals, he has the expertise to bring about change. Add this novel to your Bucket List.
It's a wonderful sexy tale. It has hot and steamy scenes. It has 2 good looking main characters. And, It's written in an easy manner that doesn't get in the way of the story. Oh, and did I mention the hot and steamy scenes? They were definitely worth the price of the book.
Ok, so Amazon claims that the book is for 3 and up, but what the heck --- for a one year old with a dad who's bored with reading the same old Boynton to his baby every day, this book was just the break needed. Recommended.
1446 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You will LOVE this book!
4161 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent book. This is something I have wanted to do. This book gives the kind of information I need. I have been building cabinets for awhile and this book was just what I needed.
The Jarndyce and Jarndyce Suit shows the folly in trying to make money off of an estate settlement. It is best to just try to learn a trade and make a living that way rather than worry about the outcome of a lengthy court case.
Throw in cops, bad guys and mystery you can't top it! Oh, did I mention one hell of a love story?
5021 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 and easy to access without having to carry a small library with me when I travel. I enjoy Ridges writing.
Heck no I could never see myself wanting to be anyway near these kinds of situations but I cannot applaud authors enough that deliver such a depravity filled environment so powerfully. It's the shock factor, the scene building, the pain filled scenes, the humiliation and the sheer desperation that drip off the pages that the author must be undeniably congratulated for. I can only imagine the talent it must take to pull a book like this off and do it so well.
7521 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 "The Ultimate Proof of Creation" by Dr. Jason Lisle is a very strange book.
1358 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Having just reviewed diet books that turned out to be little more than fluff, I got very angry when I expected this book to deliver some real information that would be of value to helping me reverse diabetes, after making a good start on doing it after finding the Jason Fung YouTube videos and book.
A little mystery and action to keep the story interesting but a good, slow read that doesnt overwhelm the reader and keeps a steady pace for the plot.
5708 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Delightful, refreshing reading -- nothing lurid, just relaxing reading. Written in a time different than today, but still fascinating in its simplicity.
"COAL & COCA-COLA" includes many pictures, which not only bring Linda Shelnutt's relatives alive but also document food, eateries, kitchens and their equipment, and small-town life in the 60's. They also show happy get-togethers before the ringing of cell phones started to interrupt happiness.
Of course, the sensible sister tries to talk some sense into her. Her other sisters aren't sure what to do.
5110 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This publication appears to be a sloppy attempt to integrate into apps. There were many instances where it was difficult to get the gist of the story because of run in words, ok 2 words is acceptable but when 4, 5, 6 or more occur it really looks amateur and makes reading difficult. Also many of the articles pertain to European issues, not North American issues. So most of the articles shown were not read by me since they are not really pertinent to me.
In the waiting process, her father asks Rebecca to
Tuttle's world is very reminiscent of Terry Pratchett's Ankh-Morpork. Very reminiscent - to the point where it bothered me quite a bit. Not only is there the same mix of fantasy and urban reality, you have Trolls playing a very large part in the story - and they're identical to Pratchett's trolls. Even the opening reminds one of the start of 'Guards, Guards'. The character names are very similar, as are the details of shops and the city and the river. Not identical, mind you, just a bit too close an imitation at times. As 'Dead Man's Rain, progresses, however, it finds its own unique voice and setting, and I stopped thinking this was Pratchett noir.
Nick has been Lacey's best friend for the past 5 years so when he heard that she was finally single again, he didn't waste a minute. He wanted to be with her, to console her, but also to take the opportunity to make her see him as more than a friend. He has loved Lacey for so long that he would do anything to show her how good they could be together. He would do anything for her, even if he had to pretend to be her "sexual teacher".
4475 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The structure, impeccable. The imagery, stunning. Pacing, perfect. The wording, incredible. Story is passionate, intense, vivid, thought out and simply beautiful.
9282 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A short story but it felt complete not cut off. Great characters and good sex scenes. Another good book from this author
6575 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked the book. I read free Kindle books and find that most have errors but so do paperback books I buy. I have learned to think of the price and I can overlook most things as long as the story is good. The retired police chief character has promise for more story lines. I would recommend this book.
7196 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Not actually a book. This is a couple of chapters of a book that is being stretched into individual installments for unknown reasons. It may have potential, I will never know because I dislike WiP's and will not be finishing the series. There's some interesting set-ups and introductions: Jane's business partner and the man she's tormenting, for example, but I didn't find Jane or the male lead (whose name I forget) very interesting at all.
1855 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read a number of Brenda Jackson's books in the Steele and Westmoreland series which I really enjoy. This is the first in the Madaris series that I have read, but I will continue reading more.
I wonder if this was the whole book; it was printed the month I ordered it....
5669 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read got here really rapidly and was a fascinating read, got here fast too, thanks for the great summer fun :)
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Those who want the training and battles may be disappointed by this book, as it seems to be mostly about character development. Through a perilous and largely fruitless journey, Halt and Horace become more real, and through the dangers of slave-life, Evanlyn certainly develops as a character.
In this story, the Wolfwind is caught by a storm before reaching Cape Shelter and is blown south. Will has never been on a ship before and the huge waves are very scary. He and Evanlyn are tied to the mast to keep them from being washed overboard, but Will has never known such fear as when the waves break over the ship and flood the deck.
6030 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Living in the Midwest, my current-events knowledge of Massachusetts and politics has been limited to the name Kennedy and the Red Sox. I had never heard of anyone named Bulger. I have no knowledge not just one chronicled man, but two, William "Billy" Bulger and his brother James "Whitey" Bulger.
Over the last five or so years it's been aggrevating and sad to see most romance publishers ignore western romances and when I heard they were moving away from them due to sales I was angry since they're my favorite time period amoung all romance books. There's just nothing like them. You can imagine how happy I was when I discovered Jodi a week ago when I stumbled upon Texas Princes. I'd pretty much stopped reading romance for the last several year because I found nothing romantic about it or the direction the romance book industry had moved in. Mind you I love a hot romance just like a lot of romance readers but I don't like just sex and that's what you get today when you read a lot of romance books. There's no emotional connection between the h/h before they're alredy in bed. Not so with Jodi's books! They are so touching and the emotion between the h/h is slowly built up like romance books were done years ago...THEN you get that big payoff. What an amazing author! Jodi's books give you exactly what the romance publishers seem to have forgotten. ROMANCE!!!!!!!!!!
I call these books science/fantasy because McCullough insists on making technology and magic both driving factors of the series. Not only is Ravirn a child of the Fates who's gifted with awesome magical abilities, he's also a computer geek that knows his way around hacks and cracks. As steeped as I am in computer-speak, I was sometime challenged with having to keep up with the amount of information in Ravirn's narrative, but even when I lost the thread of something (I blame my ADHD, not McCullough's writing) it didn't take me long to catch up.
Action, drama, hot sexy love scenes, lots of laughter and a whole pride of great characters that I know will all have their own HEA and I can't wait to start on the rest of the books in this series.
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7865 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A well-made collection for Lovecraft fans or for readers, like me, who are unfamiliar with his work and want to see what all the fuss is about. I am probably not Lovecraft's target audience, because upon researching my favorite stories, I often find they are ones that he openly loathed (like The Hound). The Rats in the Walls is a deserved classic, however.
4793 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book
I know that we are talking Apples and Oranges, but I picked up the book to get a deeper look into the Walt Longmire world, and I wish that I never opened the door - I do not enjoy this novel one bit.
When Ridge arrived at the office, he was not prepared to see Morgan dressed so seductively. He couldn't think about anything but getting her out of those clothes, and claiming her as his. When he finally got her to his home, and had a taste of her pent up passion, he was on top of the world until an unwanted phone call made it collapse. His partner Carter told him Morgan was providing competitors with their bidding information to undercut architectural bids. Carter had found the incriminating emails on her computer.
3093 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Author Frances Cole Jones doesn't pull any punches -- she tells it exactly how she sees it. And if some of her advice isn't pretty, it can save people from all kinds of "foot-in-the-mouth" situations.
2251 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Science of Getting Rich was written about 1911, on year before the author died. This book is one of the earliest and best books on the power and abilities of the mind. The movie "The Secret" came about after the movie's producer Rhonda Bourne (sp?) read this book. Many present day, self-help, manifest your desires, authors use many of the ideas and concepts of Wallace Wattles. Wallace Wattles at the age of thirty was so poor that he often could not provide food for his family. For some reason he began to make observations of other people in his town and observed that not everyone was poor, some were very well off and that just hard work did not seem to be the reason why some people could accumulate wealth. He began reading the philosophers of his day but also made an in depth study of what were the difference in the thinking patterns of the poor and wealthy. This book is the result of that study. The book is dated but the basic principles are still relevant today. He laid the foundation for our current Law of Attraction authors. An excellent read if read carefully.
2909 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked the book. Read it very fast too so it was engaging.
By John Flanagan
Now, to be honest, there were a couple of minor technical issues. Block paragraphs instead of indentations. Occasional odd formatting glitches like errant commas inside of words. And some transitions that weren't noted with extra paragraph spacing. But I score very hard on formatting and I have to say that the errors were very minor. The author's storytelling was on point and sharp enough that the formatting only bothered me a little.
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I know this is more of a short story/novella, but the total lack of meaningful descriptons and character development is ridiculous. All we know about Eric is that he's horny all the time; Jett is pretty much someone's wishful thinking - a male model who also happens to be brilliant and in his residency stage of medical school; Abby is in a state of unending PMS but she pretty much thinks anything or anybody having sex is "hot." They all have the dimension of a piece of paper.
Aislinn is aware of Christina's aversion to men and alcohol but she also knows Jon and JT well enough to know that neither man would hurt her and judging by Christina's relaxed demeanor when the men are around she knows it too. Since Christina isn't about to trust any man enough to start a romantic relationship, Aislinn suggests she indulge in a fling - just to get them out of her system.
5603 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's amazing to me how good some of these classics are. A lot of adventure and surprises,
A short review
Alice lives by fear. Fear of eating something she's been told not to eat. Fear of talking to someone she's been told not to talk to. Fear of bathing when she's not been told to bathe. Fear of saying something, anything, in the wrong way, or at the wrong time, or with the wrong tone of voice. Fear, plain and simple, can cause people to do all sorts of things.
1429 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful book, beautifully written
Max is the alpha and a very interesting man. Ms. Bell's choice of scene for Max's introduction to Emma was classic and quite fun. It had a real presence to it, a fullness that resonated with me and hooked me.
You have a house which may or may not be haunted by either the recently dead aunt and or the old dead girlfriend. There's the sinister cousin to deal with, or maybe some different killer altogether...
Another emotionally powerful love story by Ms. Reid. Hassan's love for Leona runs deep and he will not give her up. Leona knows that he will lose everything if she stays and they do not have a child. Both Hassan and Leona are incredibly passionate characters whose love for one another wars with duty and responsibility. The secondary characters were richly developed as well. It was a pleasure to meet again Raschid and Evie from the The Mistress Bride and to meet Rafiq and Ethan who will have their own stories. Hassan and Leona's love story will remain with me for some time, and I'm sure I will be reading this one again and again. :D
1298 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What is so great about this book? First of all, the characters: a heavy-set, hopeless romantic, computer geek, word nerd, and aspiring writer Huáscar de León; his lovely, loving sister Lola; their orphaned, abused, hard-working, (abusive) mother Belicia; and, surprisingly, the (story of the) siblings' maternal grandparents, Dr. Abelard Luis Cabral and his wife, a nurse, Socorro; as well as Yunior, the sometimes narrator sometimes love of Lola, who is Oscar's friend and roommate (not necessarily in that order. Second, the subjects: infatuation (Oscar's almost constant state of mind), love, sex, abuse, torture and murder. If that doesn't sound thrilling enough, the most wondrous thing about it is Diaz' crazy, fast-paced, in-your-face (p 19) "You didn't know we were occupied twice in the twentieth century? Don't worry, when you have kids they won't know the U.S. occupied Iraq either," writing style (filled with political and historical footnotes about The Dominican Republic and Trujillo, referred to as Mr. F[word]face), which includes more than a smattering of Spanish words, phrases and slang and enough overt, graphic descriptions of sexual situations and profanity to make the average reader squirm. The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is unusual in tone (sort of like, just your average Dominican Republic-born street-wise "n" word (used frequently in the book) letting the reader in on how it REALLY is) and style and an absolutely excellent read. Also good: Graceland by Chris Abani, Smila's Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg, and The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
I also enjoy the many fairytale themes pulled in throughout the book. From the 12 Dancing Princesses premise, to Goblin Fruit overtones, and many, many more, it was clear to me that Juliet Marillier is gifted at being clever without being bogged down by the inclusion of clever ideas. Yay!
This is a book about a war fought by the survivors of a catastrophic climatic change with a hero that has seemingly superhuman tolerance to pain and suffering.
1807 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Book!
The Wolfwind finally sails beyond Cape Shelter and beaches on Skorghijl Island. With the storm season upon them, it would be too dangerous to try to reach Skandia. So the Wolfwind crew will wait out the season on the island.
1652 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A man named Hawke rambles into Salcedo looking for a drink, bath, and maybe a job playing the piano in the saloon. Before the civil war, Hawke was a pianist playing the piano around the world. Since the end of the war, he didn't stay anywhere long, but in Salcedo, he ran into an old acquantance.
1795 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An excellent review of court decisions for those of us who may have been trying to persue our own lives without feeling a need to monitor the legal trends that closely. A real eyeopener and good read.
1419 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just loved this book from the start. Kept me interested and the story just fell into place. No getting lost and , what a nice book to read. I recomend this book as one to get, as i have to my friends. You won't be disappointed.
There are still scenes that shift points of view like earth moves during a quake, but I think I'm becoming immune to the annoyance. The writing seems to have improved somewhat as well, albeit the actual story is slower paced. Large sections of the second half of the book focus on Evanlyn, and poor Will hardly does much at all... that will certainly bore those in the young end of the YA audience who would prefer to see the hero split hairs with his bow and arrow. However, as promised by those who have already read most of the series, this book is really only the first half of the story arc. It could easily be combined into a larger volume, but marketing genius prevails.
Brett Andrews had longed to own his own club and meeting Lisa, his vampire girlfriend was just the beginning of his good luck! Lisa had shown him the building and helped him make his dream come true with her silent partnership money that made On The Edge THE place for humans and vampires to be!! But, after they had been together for over a year, her previous lover threatened to take her away..............
I enjoyed the darker elements of the story and reading about Ryder's struggle in prison and his battle with opium addiction. I would have liked the storyline with Ryder's uncle to have been expanded on and felt the author could have used this element of the story to tap into a lot more suspense and drama.
8938 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mary Hughes' Biting Love series is incredible. I highly recommend this entire series to anyone who craves a great dominate alpha male vampire story. Her vampires are all sexy yummy hot. Her female characters are all sassy, independent, and smart. When the two get together it's dynamite. When you add in that the stories all connect Meier's Corners and interrelate characters and storyline you've got a winner.
4462 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In this latest release, Elizabeth Scott tales the story of Alice, a young girl kidnapped by a sexually deranged man three days before her third birthday; yet, at now 15 years old, Alice knows that she is no longer "young" enough to satisfy the needs of her abductor and her days on earth are numbered.
If you are going to read this book I would recommend having a copy of the constitution handy to reference certain clauses. Anyone who reads this book along with the constitution will be shocked and appalled once they realize how far the constitution has been distorted and the flawed logic under which we have done so.
4533 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Elizabeth Scott has created a terrifyingly haunting story that needs to be read. So often when we hear tales of children who have been abducted, yet wander around. We wonder why they don't free themselves. Living Dead Girl answers the questions that those of us, who have not experienced the horror, will never understand.
who bore me a child who then died as a result of my wife's carelessness?
Sheridan Montgomery has recently joined the Pride. She's been resistant to joining the pack because of her ex's obsessive behavior and she didn't want to drag anyone else into her mess but she's running out of options. Instinctively Sheri knows that Adrian is her mate but she's determined to deny it as long as Parker remains a threat.
Standing Bear claims the beautiful woman he sees but now he most deal with the consequences of his choice. Will his obsession end up costing his tribe many lives? Will history be repeated? Could he really be attracted to the enemy after all they have done? Read on and find out.
9976 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 BORING BORING BORING! I didn't even bother to finish it, and have deleted it from my Kindle. Not recommended at all!
Lissianna takes Greg on the run when she finds out that nobody can erase Greg's memories and she worries what that will mean for him.
5 Kisses, 1 Pepper
8733 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I don't usually read Stephen King type books, but from the first page I was captured. I couldn't put it down and was sorry to have it end. Maybe there is a sequel in the works?
9239 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Gwen is moving back home at forty. Her husband has found a younger woman and Gwen's mother is showing signs of dementia, so she moves from her job as a teacher in Chicago back to a small hamlet in Northern California. What Gwen finds there is her best friend, an old crush, and the finest man she's ever laid eyes on. Ransom Blake is a long-haired, caramel skinned warrior of a man who is instantly intrigued by Gwen but she's afraid of her attraction for him. Pretty soon she finds that she can't resist Ransom but there are some people who don't like their budding relationship. This is a classic May/December romance but Ms. Day slips some surprises in that throw everything for a serious loop.
144 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series. Love this book. Kylara's a great character. I don't know why but these books have the feel of Firefly for me. Pretty much my fave sci-fi series.
The romance was well done, and evolved with a natural tempo organic to the character development and plot. I was particularly fond of the scenes between Jenna and Nicky as Jenna starts to become familiar with Steven's sons. I was less convinced with Jenna's response to an issue that came up between her and Steven late in the book - it felt a bit too harsh given the nature of the issue and knowing Jenna's personality. The whole of it smacked a little like orchestrated melodrama, but even with that, my overall opinion of the romance is very positive.
2470 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read!
In the book our planet contains many parallel dimensions of existence, with each dimension having it's own civilization. The inhabitants of each parallel dimension are at different levels of advancement. Essentially the inhabitants of the dimension called Earth have been causing major disruption to the inhabitants of other parallel dimensions that occupy the same physical space as Earth, because of the ongoing violence of warfare and the use of nuclear devices.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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8711 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this story I loved it from beginning to end the characters were just so easy to fall in love with it was a very endearing fell good story good to the last drop
I liked the steps he gives to go along with the financial information. Finances can be overwhelming and this gives you a place to start. Often I have felt like I knew what I wanted to do with our finances but I didn't know how to do it. This gives a simple plan to follow step-by-step. I was relieved to realize that we are okay in some areas, specifically in the debt department. Considering we have a very average income, it is important for us to live within our means. I think a big part of that is distinguishing WANTS from NEEDS. We have student loans and we usually use our credit card to pay for gas and then pay it off each month. I desperately want to invest our money now. My dad was the worst example; he showed us how to spend NOW without a care for the future. He took out loan on top of loan. My mom wanted to save everything. Needless to say, I was clueless about managing money.
But both are ENTIRELY missing from this short book. The characters are beyond shallow, and the plot is contrived and stupid. The characters meet, discover they're mates, and immediately fall in to bed together, despite the fact that one of them was very recently almost raped. What? Really? In her other books the characters go through a struggle, coming to terms with finding their mates and deciding how to deal, but there is no drama or development here whatsoever, just sex and attempts at humor that fall completely flat.
The true nature of obsession is not denied or veiled with romanticism in order to make it bearable. Stripping this particular emotion of any appeal, Shreve acknowledges the truth: deluded by ego into despicable actions, demanding that fate bend to his will with astounding hubris, Van Tassel is unworthy even of the reader's sympathy. The failings he so freely claims are actually conceits, his excuse to blindly pursue his own fulfillment, sublimating all else. Unflinching in the face of such a distortion of love, Shreve pens a story of true obsession without guile or artifice, an obsession as craven and venal as any of the Seven Deadly Sins. Luan Gaines/2003.
A beautifully heart wrenching novel of love, duty, betrayal, friendships all told with a fascinating and complex set of characters.
9480 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Looking for a shorter, yet very satisfying book to read? This book was fantastic. The opening scene is sure to grab your interest and to engage your feelings. Nikki's sorrow over losing her best friend practically pours out of the book. Her feelings quickly change to curiosity once she is lured by the magical voice. And then again when Gunnar and Geran appear and claim her, her feelings quickly change to lust and the possibilities of so much more. With nothing left to lose, Nikki immediately discovers the advantages of having two men as her mates. The sexual chemistry between these three is enough to make the reader require a cool glass of water. While sexual chemistry is not enough to base a relationship on, they promptly discover that there is more growing between them. I found this story to be supremely satisfying and yet addicting at the same time. I would definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a shorter read full of appealing characters and oodles of sex. - Jacquelyn R. Ward
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8097 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All of his best works in one collection.
Part Three: Tapping into the Field, deals with the experiments of for example Elisabeth Targ and her positive findings of remote healing in AIDS cases, and the work of William Braud, Dean Radin and Roger Nelson. The concept of collective consciousness is fascinating. The speculations include the possibility that negative consciousness is like a germ that infects large numbers of people and could produce evil like the Inquisition, Hitler and the Salem Witch Trial.
8572 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Honestly, I thought this was just another love story that would help me pass away the time. I was wrong. It was the subplot which got to me - the effect of overbearing parents on the lives their children. Sadly, this is a fact of life. Parents can make or break a person.
Living Dead Girl promises to be an unforgettable novel for those who dare read it. While it is disturbing, it is the reality of so many innocent children who have fallen into the hands of predators. I applaud Ms. Scott for being brave and tackling the subject in a beautifully articulate novel.
Brisbane is a dark, dangerous, mysterious sort of hero - easy to fall for, but terribly frustrating. Sexy as he is, at times I really wondered if he was worth the trouble. The romance is stretched out over all three volumes, and Julia and Brisbane's relationship is at least nominally professional - readers will be panting after the cracks in their professional facade. At the end of the day, I still wished Brisbane had been a little warmer - and I am usually a big fan of brusque, brooding heroes.
6244 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am 70 and have been reading S Fantasy for many years. My granddaughter told me to read this series because I told her one day that I thought S Fantasy was getting a bit to much violence for me now. I lo ed looks like spellsinger series. And she was right. This is a a very good series. A lot has go e into building the people and back rounds. There is son violence but it's done in such h a way you don't mind. Yes I know it's written for one's my h younger then me but it's a breath of fresh air. I am on book 4 and still loving it.
6432 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Angel's Pawn is standalone prequel, set in the Singh's new Angel's Blood Guild Hunter world of vampires, angels and hunters. The Guild hunters are human bounty hunters hired by angel masters to retrieve errant vampire servants attempting to skip out on the hundred years of service that is the price angels charge for immortality.
2414 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Remember that this book is out of print, But it you can get it on your kindle.
4178 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This tells the story of a researcher who uses himself as a subject with some interesting consequences. This certainly is a roller coaster ride for your mind and I suggest you buckle up your seat belt and keep your arms inside the car at all times! It's sort of like if you took every episode of "Outer Limits", mushed them all together, and put the mixture on steroids! This was a confusing story at first, but once I got the hang of what it really was, I must admit I enjoyed it. I would recommend this novella to anyone in the mood for something very different. It really is an enjoyable read.
5707 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 These are very nicely written with lots of great vocabulary which I love especially since I have the click link for full definition! The mysteries are not written from the point of view of the doctor, so you get to wait until the testimony to see if your accused will be found guilty! Some follow the "Watson" style character, some follow the innocent person caught in a horrible web of guilt, and some even follow the perpetrator! They are quite wonderful. Slight warning for you to be aware that in those times often the 'gentlemen' and 'ladies' (whites) are considered less "suspicious" than the "foreign" characters. But if you only read books with modern mores you will miss much.
Cassandra's sleep is interrupted by the return of her brother and Ross's voices singing bawdy songs that certainly weren't meant for a lady to hear. The men are obviously inebriated but she doesn't grow concerned until the singing stops and she hears a thud and a low curse. When she opens the door to check on them, Timothy is passed out in a sitting position outside his own bedroom with Ross trying unsuccessfully to rouse him. They manage to get Timothy to his bed and then Ross admits that he can't remember which guest room is his. Cassandra makes the offer to escort him to his room so that he doesn't end up climbing into bed with her very formidable aunt. From a maidenly point of view, that offer of assistance may turn out to be a mistake. As she's getting ready to leave him to ready himself for bed, Ross requests that she kiss him good night and she finds that she can't deny him the request and soon doesn't want to deny him or the pleasures that they'll both find in his bed. Will they come to regret the results of their reckless moment?
Rachel Vincent's writing is just amazing! I could see everything clearly in my head and there was so much emotion throughout the story it was almost tangible. When Kaylee was having one of her attacks, it was described so well you could almost feel it yourself. You could sense her panic, fear and confusion. It really gets inside your head and makes you realize what Kaylee is going through. I just loved how real it all felt even if the circumstances and reasons behind it were a little surreal!
1267 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I've just finished The Brief, Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, which puts one in mind of The Holy Roman Empire (which was neither "holy," "Roman" nor "an empire"). Diaz' book is interminable, fathomlessly tedious, the very antithesis of "wondrous"... and, no, the dysfunctional bergeek protagonist's name was not really "Wao," though it hardly matters. Much of the book is in a mixture of untranslated Spanish (in which I'm fluent, but you could imagine it might piss off someone who wasn't, and who'd purchased the book under the misapprehension that it might be intelligible), geekese, and footnotes of book-length duration. It goes without saying that it won the Pulitzer Prize and earned Diaz a MacArthur Genius Award. (I read it under duress from the members of a book club, who all agreed that it had been 300 pages of unremitting agony to read, but might have been rescued by two or three pages of uplifting poignant redemption at the end. You know, even as it's good to be hit by a train if you subsequently find an uneaten Mars bar on the track.)
Final Verdict: While this may fall under the category of bridge novel, The Icebound Land is a worthy continuation of the previous arc and takes the reader through new lands and new adventures.
There is a lot of carry-over from one book to the next so you meet new characters and revisit old characters in each book.
2283 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 first story enjoyable but the rest was confusing in the storyline.
9986 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fashion writer Lissy and Sports commentator Will are going to be married. That's if they can survive the poisonous influence of Lissy's very unhappy mother. A very sensitive and loving contemporary romance.
Location 404 "vile of liquid" instead of "vial of liquid"
Sedge is giving. He's also single-minded, outspoken and blunt, and a generous lover. The reasons why he's selling the book are altruistic and speak of a man of great ideals.
4180 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I did not know what to expect going in, but was intrigued by both the title and cover image. This book is phenomenal and has inspired me to look into working with local food kitchens and participate in charitable food packing. Miles has a fantastic mind and her story is inspiring, uplifting and important. Thank you, Sara. Have a blessed day.
Natalie S.
Oscar has a killer depression during his second year of college. His roommate is Yunior. He reads Oscar's journal. Oscar gets a reputation as a crazy man. He is obsessed with producing a space opera, a quartet of novels.
4726 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 With her husband gone and her daughter spending the holiday with her fiance's family, Sophia books a cruise for Christmas this year, far from her memories and even further from the very distracting presence of her friend and business partner, Ethan. She just needs some time and space to figure out what she wants for the rest of her life, and whether or not her feelings for Ethan are real or just a by-product of their close friendship.
8545 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! what a wonderful heart touching story, I really enjoyed reading this book, the characters were so real and the storyline was great.
Cover: 4 - I have to be honest, I want to give this a 3. I am not highly impressed with the cover, as I find it plain, especially the blue background. I wonder if the cover had a black background it would be more stunning. Though this might just be my own preferences. The reason I rated it higher, is the handkerchief displayed on the cover plays a significant part in the story, so it IS important. My only detraction is if I saw this book in a store or wasn't looking for it specifically, I would overlook it and miss out on a sweet read.
3454 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I picked this book up as I've always had a fondness for Ms Coulter's Sherbrook family. Even though the family is only tangently attached, I was hoping for a good read. It starts out well, but then the romance moves a little too quickly; I prefer a little more sexual tension & conflict before the romantic heroes decide they're right for each other. But then the novel turns into a weak attempt at a Patricia McKillip-like fantasy and loses the relationship development. The fantasy world nags at me like a sore tooth. The fantasy is random, meanders, makes no real sense, and simply falls flat. It's a rather simplistic yet nonsensical alternate world without real weight to it. I'm left feeling like I thought I picked up that wonderfully, rich Ghirardelli dark chocolate and ended up with the cheap, awful milk chocolate accidentally purchased at the dollar store...
Great Series!
2040 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Battle for Skandia (2008) is the fourth fantasy novel in the Ranger's Apprentice series, following The Icebound Land . In the previous volume, Will and Evanlyn escape from Ragnak's hall and flee into the mountains. They stay in a small cabin awaiting winter's end. Halt and Horace leave Montsombre and head toward the reopened passes to Skandia.
Loved it! Definitely worth it.
"You. Poisoned. Me."
8095 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kansas Frayne is missing out on life and love when a storm takes him away from it all. He is tested when he meets the king and warned by the dark wizard that he must win no matter how hard the challenge appears. Can Kansas withstand the beautiful king's charm in order to win?
You'll need to read the book for yourself to experience the fun ride that this book took me on.
It is a search for the Holy Grail to recover it from the Devil and to save the world from pestilence. A very good read although the author's prolific use of Latin and Greek could be challenging for some readers. It might have been nice if he had provided readers some translations. It gave my rusty high school Latin a real workout.
Van Tassel's writing will serve more than just the intended purpose. It will also offer him the opportunity to purge his soul of his lifelong obsession.
When Garrett's sister Rebecca comes to London for her first season more memories come back to him and they are not all pleasant or comfortable, but he does remember what a wonderful friend he had in Tristan and that they were brothers in their hearts if not by blood. Yet Garrett is at a loss on how to deal with Becky as well as his own daughter, Miranda, who was born after they thought him dead. She is demanding he take part in her life but Garrett is not sure how that is possible or if he is ready to let that happen.
353 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 First, I did not agree with it. It is a good read in order to understand another political view point. It places little value on religion. The individual is inferior to the State. Capitalism is evil. This book is a good book to read to understand what Communism is all about. I'll read it again and take notes this time.
5568 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For Men Only by Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn is subtitled A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women. Yes, I know that it says for men only, and I'm a woman, but I wanted to make sure that the writers got it right. I shouldn't have worried. Shaunti Feldhahn has a wonderful series of these books, and every one of them is spot on. After the first chapter, I sent my husband a text message telling him he had to read this book. I wasn't asking, I truly needed him to read it. After two more chapters, I asked him if he would mind if I put sticky notes on certain pages. Feldhahn surveyed lots of women asking for how they really felt about love, sex, and marriage, and it's amazing how accurate her findings are. There are things that I've never given thought to and couldn't put into words if I tried, but they nailed them. Chapter seven made me cry, and that was the first chapter I asked my husband to read (the book doesn't need to be read in any order). Along with For Women Only, these two books could seriously change a marriage, even a good one, for the better. This is a book that has made itself a permanent spot on my shelf.
Once again this is a sweet drop of delicious manlove. Seriously what Evangeline Anderson does in 100 pages or less keeps her on my auto buy for m/m romance. Her characters are not only scorchers in the love scenes
Lorelei and her sister hold leadership positions on their planet. Lost from others of their kind 150 years ago when they were exiled from earth with the other paranormals this is the only world they have known. There are quite an assortment of different species on this planet many good and some really dark and dangerous that pose a series threat to all. Lorelei is very likable, she is apparently "the one", a special chosen female with growing powers. She and her sister will be a part of the prophecy that will save their world. Sevan and his crew are apparently the other half of this prophecy and when they land on her planet to service their space craft, the dark forces are ready to attack. Lorelei is spirited and confident, she is powerful and loyal. She holds nothing back from loving and protecting her family and those close to her as best she can. She was not a whiny what should I do kind of heroine. It was a bit frustrating for a short period in the story when Sevan and Lorelei finally meet and don't immediately admit the person they have been dream sharing with for six months is real and right in front of them.
Like Banville's narrators in other novels, the elderly Axel Vander of Shroud is unreliable and often dishonest, self-concerned but not self-aware. Consummately venal (though beautifully realized), he is a character who blithely takes advantage of whatever circumstances arise, with no concern for the consequences, except to himself. Cass Cleave, the daughter of Alexander Cleave, the narrator of Banville's previous novel, Eclipse, has visions and seizures, and Vander regards her as mad, but she and Vander develop a relationship of almost religious significance. He is a depraved and amoral old man living a life of personal un-truth, while she is a sick, avenging angel, striving to connect the disjunctions in her life so that she can become an integrated, whole person.
Although Levin does a very good job of outlining the problems with the courts (or as the book's subtitle is `How the Supreme Court is Destroying America'), the best part of the book is the section that contains his proposed solutions. He has cited some that are already available to Congress and the president such as limiting the jurisdiction of the courts in certain areas, impeachment, and recess appointments. Additionally, he has suggested Constitutional amendments allowing a Congressional override of Supreme Court decisions with a 2/3 vote of Congress and limiting the terms of federal judges to twelve years. For those who want to be able to keep a particularly outstanding judge, he suggests making them eligible to be reappointed after the twelve year period if they can again win Senate confirmation.
But there is struggle in Mannahatta: the spirits of the Munsee Indians are trapped in Central Park. The Munsees are connected to the land, but since they are trapped in a man-made park they can't actually connect to the land anymore, upsetting the balance between the two worlds. As possibly the only true mortal who can see Mannahatta without assistance (Bridget can only see things after Rory points them out), Rory is the key to setting the Munsees free.
2042 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Once again- the book is over too fast- and now I have to wait for the release of Book 5 . . . June 25th. Oh well, at least it is only a month away now.
8926 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a mystery novel set in Britain around 1934 (which is when it was written). The mystery was clever, and the world-building and pacing were very good.
Then THAT Page One "paragraph" is hyperlinked to where you finally get the original individual article hyperlinks from a headline cum first line listing. This means more clicking, more levels to find what you want. A very counter productive time consuming change. An "improvement" it's not.
356 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Its good to know what your up against.
944 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I give this 2 stars because I have read worse books. This book is very boring. Very "yadda, yadda" type. I don't recommend it.
It is a bit uncomfortable reading the author's anti-semiticism. I cannot recall a single Jewish character that is drawn in favorable light. The one flaw I can find in Freeman's writing.
Congratulations.
1631 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great
466 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I picked up this book on a whim because I was in the bargain for a historical novel with gothic undertones and with a palpable historical backdrop. However, The Widow of the South failed to grab me and take me to the world of its characters and time setting alike. The Widow of the South is a fictional account on the life of Carrie McGavock, a grieving Confederate wife who has lost interest in life in general after the Civil War battle begins and her home is commandeered for a field hospital and cemetery. She lives a miserable life after the death of three of her children, and pays little attention to her remaining living children and of her plantation, which is now under the care of a slave called Mariah. Carrie lives quite a lonely, empty existence, wearing black gowns all the time, grieving the loss of her children. But her life isn't the same after she meets Zachariah Cashwell, a solider who loses one of his legs during the battle. Zachariah and Carrie begin a strange, disturbing relationship that has some very disarming moments. There are various twists throughout the novel.
4782 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I subscribe to this newspaper and find that it gives me an up to date accounting of world and local SoCal events.
7941 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent is the prequel novella to the Soul Screamers series. This novella starts with Kaylee just having fun with her best friend Emma at the mall, looking for dresses for the homecoming dance. When Kaylee suddenly feels one of her panic attacks starting to come on, she hopes to avoid a public meltdown. When she fails to avoid the source of her panic attack, she begins to scream uncontrollably in the middle of the mall. When she cannot stop screaming, she is sedated and wakes up in the psychiatric unit at the local hospital.
KA Mitchell has become an auto-buy for me, and No Souvenirs is a prime example of why. Both Kim and Shane are flawed men, but Mitchell managed to make them both not only likeable, but characters I really identified with and felt for. Kim is a prickly man, difficult to get to know or to get along with. He's got a don't-ask-don't-tell understanding with his family regarding his sexuality, and work is the biggest part of his life. When he doesn't get the anticipated fellowship, he's bitter. Shane's an easygoing guy who hides his intelligence behind a good ol' boy attitude. He doesn't have much experience with commitment, either job-wise or in a relationship. Kim and Shane go forward in fits and starts, sort of sliding into a relationship before either of them realizes what's going on. Neither Kim nor Shane has a conventional life or outlook, so they surprised me a couple of times, keeping the story unpredictable. Watching them try to deal with their unexpected feelings is both entertaining and frustrating, but in a good way (if that makes any sense). You really can't go wrong with anything by KA Mitchell, and No Souvenirs is no exception.
"It would certainly be a pity if you did," said his lordship.
Emma Wildes' BROTHERS OF THE ABSINTHE CLUB series is off to a brilliant start with this gem of a tale. ARABIAN PEARL satisfies that wicked fantasy that many women have of being kidnaped and thrust into the life of a harem girl while still retaining a sense of independence and a hope for freedom. I love how Celia changes throughout the storyline - she goes from a shy virgin to a self confident young woman who rejoices in her own sexuality. Robert's blatant adoration of Celia really endears him to me.
Chandler, moreover, is a master of detail. His vivid and informed descriptions of people, clothing, furniture, public buildings, flower gardens, tropical fish, homes of the rich and hovels of the poor are beyond the capabilities of most authors, whatever their genre. On occasion I think that Chandler gives us more detail than we really need, and it may be presented in a vaguely formulaic manner. However, his ability to so completely and persuasively describe the physical settings of noir fiction adds interest and realism to his stories. Chandler, without question, was as intelligent and cultivated as authors of more prestigious genres. Chandler graphically describes the lives and locations of characters from the broad spectrum of social levels in ways that suggest that what he couldn't get through conventional means, from books, he got through planned and unplanned first-hand encounters. One doesn't get as knowledgeable as Chandler without, from time to time, playing the role of ethnographer of noir.
I do have one caveat. The sexual scene about 64% into the book is extremely graphic. When I was a child, such a scene would have been considered x-rated. I suspect this is common in today's romance novels but I do want my readers to be aware it is there.
Although I like the Philip Marlowe novels, these are short stories (far less than novel length), they star different characters (none of whom are Marlowe), and generally seem weaker than Chandler's novels. They keep the same dark, gritty tone, but one or two overdo the 1940s slang to a nearly impenetrable level. They're all worth reading, though, especially "I'll Be Waiting."
Beyond the dancing princesses story, there are numerous other fairytale and mythical elements to the novel. Jena has a pet frog, whose thoughts she can hear. There are vampire-type creatures, fairies of all different sorts, and a witch who plays a key role. These elements all blend well into an intriguing and easy to read tale. Jena is an engaging narrator, and the other characters are well realized. Even the villains have some depth.
Tuttle's writing is delightful, and even if he's borrowed some settings a little too heavily, Markhat's his own memorable creation, as are the plots and the dialogue. He's funny, in a very Bogartian sort of way, but like Pratchett, there's a deeper thread to his narrative than simple humour, with many a wry observation on human and non-human behaviour, populating his stories with vivid characters who continually surprise the reader.
If you have ever had any doubts about your salvation this is a very interesting read. Not only does the author base his teachings on the words of Christ, he explains them in ways I've never heard before. I was very interested in his comparison between Nicodemus and the woman by the well. He also brings a much fuller understanding to biblical stories of salvation.
The suspense was constant and became more intense as the story progressed. Brennan painted such a complex, controlled, astute picture of The Seattle Slayer and his ability to evade detection, that she had readers wondering how Zack, Olivia and their team were going to catch this slippery predator.
I wanted something short to read while waiting at the doctors office, and this fit the bill perfectly!
Guns, Germs and Steel as the author Jared Diamond succinctly summarizes it, is about why the rise of complex human societies unfolded differently on different continents over the last 13,000 years. It's an insightful book that provides well-researched information on how human societies evolved and in doing so provides compelling evidence against racially based theories of human history. This award winning book is 480 pages long and is composed of the following four major parts: 1. From Eden to Cajamarca, 2. The Rise and Spread of Food Production, 3. From Food to Guns, Germs, and Steel, and 4. Around the World in Five Chapters.
4568 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I am not sure there is a word in the English language to describe how much I hated this "heroine." Nina Blackman. Gosh, I don't even like her name. A vampire called "blackman" conjures up visions of Dracula in his black tux and cape. Yep. Don't even want to hear the name Nina ever again. What a whiny, cranky, stupid heroin. Okay. That was cathartic. Let me continue.
6508 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the characters in this book, and this was a great mystery, one I could not put down. Henry solves the mystery and this one has a twist.
For those that are familiar with our current laws (those that possess a far greater understanding than I care to have) will be fascinated as to how this Code has influenced the laws of various societies down through the years.
4285 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I heard about the HG site and the daily emails, from the weight Watchers message board. I Love and look fwd to getting the daily HG msgs, recipes, hints, many many things and all so helpful, fresh, Cheerful and interesting !
1179 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lori foster has captured my attention with her stories. she gives great detail and her stories have an excellent plot.
I looked past Henry in disbelief as he turned to hand me the rifle. If you do not shoot him, I will.
The end of the novel also had me at last happy with Ann's character, but then again, she grew up during this war. I was amazed at who everyone turned out to be, who died, and what was being done about it. The end doesn't give you a happily ever after, merely the slight hope that all could be well, all might be well, all will be well.
2509 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is a wonderful book, packed with ideas on how to eat healthy plus the recipes to back them up. The ingredients are what you can find at your local store. Has a good breakdown of nutrients, calories, etc. Also, easy to calculate for Weight Watcher's points. High in fiber and low in fat, a perfect balance for health and diet.
9841 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The premise of Devil's Lair is that Dante's account of his travels through Hell in Inferno was basically a true story. Now, the devil has seized the holy grail, and its absence on earth is bringing about the End of Days as the Black Death spreads across Europe in 1349 A.D. A quartet of pilgrims lead by William of Ockham, the famous (and historical) friar and philosopher, undertakes a quest to find the gateway to Hell and retrieve the grail. With him are Nadja, a young German woman accused of witchcraft because she was born with the power to see the future, and Giovanni Boccaccio, the famous (and historical) Italian poet who is an expert on Dante and is expected to guide them through the underworld. The fourth member of their party is Marco da Roma, a former Knight Templar who they find left for dead on a battlefield, suffering from a serious bout of amnesia.
8870 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Georgette Heyer is one of the wittiest writers you can read. Her books are entertaining, and make you laugh till tears fall. She has a elegance that is sadly missing from today's writers. You will see modern writers using her stories and incorporating them into their own. But she was first, and best!
599 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story was really good but was different from other vampire books in a good way I really enjoyed the story and the characters
9117 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a good read. It is short, but it pulls you right in. I read a review recently that said the reviewer usually read the first hot scene then skipped the rest. Surprised me because I tend to do the same. In a full-length novel, it is hard to keep the scenes from being repetitive and ho hum. And, the short stories don't seem to be as much of a story as a sex scene. This one had a good story and, oh my, the sex was always new. I am off to buy more of Ms. Rotham's books.
The porphyria connection is also crucial because the hidden porphyric reacts to many drugs, and even to many supplements. Often people say, those supplements didn't work for me either.
6263 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Actually, this trilogy rates 4.5 stars. Good characterization, plenty of plot twists, and a satisfying conclusion. but some overly long passages getting characters to the main points of action.
One day, while accompanying Rosaleen into town so the latter can register to vote, Lily observes Rosaleen perpetrate the idiotic act of 'repaying' verbal abuse from some local jerks by dribbling snuff juice over their shoes. She's arrested and tossed into jail along with Lily, who is shortly thereafter picked up by T-Ray. After T-Ray explains that Rosaleen is lucky to even be alive, Lily discovers that Rosaleen was beaten and is in hospital, so she engineers her escape, and they flee to Tiburon, a nearby town which holds an attraction to Lily because she believes her mother lived there.
This is the second book that I have come across in less than a week that I feel should be taught to our children beginning as early as elementary school because there will always be enough.
9347 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I normally hate mysteries. But this is my kind of story! She is psychic, he's in law enforcement. The attraction between them is superhot. There is lots of steamy hot sex. Some anal play.
4509 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's days later, and I'm *still* thinking about this book. It catches my attention when I walk past it on my shelf, and I have scenes flashing in my head from it. I don't even really know what I can say that would do this book justice.
325 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 A dated work, soon after its publication on February 21, 1848.
5531 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this Dragon knight series can get pretty wet sex scenarios throughout the book and series so be prepared. Love and sex plus suspense and drama.
1714 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was recommended to me by a good friend and I was not disappointed with the content. The author exposes and questions so many things in our daily lives. To find that place where we can truly be satisfied with who we are and the things in our life.
2819 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4 1/2
bad men showing up at her door, corrupt lawyers, and even worse judges. Alice ends up being her own lawyer. Will she figure out whats going on before it's too late???
2952 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great story if you are in the mood for a quickie.
6112 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After accidentally reading a first one of these I have since become quite a fan of Karen Rose. I am not keen generally on romantic fiction apart from historical but these are actually good thrillers. This does not fail to continue my successful run with these. It tells a story around a serial killer targetting cheerleaders and the romance of a teacher with the lead investigator. Well worth the read. Enjoy.
2289 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I only read the JD Robb story and it was great. A quick exciting read.
2853 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting story of of life in Malaysia before and during WWII the British who had become wealthy through their companies, the Chinese who came to work for the mining companies, and the Japanese who invaded and ruled during WWII. The story is sad due to the fatalistic beliefs of one of the principal characters whose predictions come true.
Wildwood Dancing is largely a story about characters rather than events. Marillier takes her time getting to the crux of the story, using the beginning of the book to establish the setting and the characters, only to ultimately create a powerhouse, page turning, ending with unlikely twists and unexpected consequences for all of the sisters.
474 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A will written mystery with interesting will developed characters and a great fast moving story line. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys action mysteries. Enjoy reading
I loved the stories of the Indians and their traditions. I loved the almost spiritual nature Longmire takes in getting the job done. I will read more of these books.
We get to know this family, Oscars family, the struggles and experiences that shaped the women important to him and let me tell you those chapters were some of the best chapters Ive ever read, the stories are sad, yes, but they are also compelling and real and scary because you realize that it could actually happen and that women have been victims everywhere in the world and in every generation. I feel like he was writing a love letter to women, not maybe a pretty love letter but a raw and real love letter, like saying, I know this happened, I know this could happen, but you are eventually going to be Okay.
3916 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Langley's werewolves series is very addictive and this 3rd installment has all the right elements - likable characters, fast paced and enjoyable plot, loving romance and hot "nekkid" man love (each to her own taste, 1 star reviewer!)
This persona portrays Christ as a spiritual leader
1237 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Daz is a phenomenal storyteller. I laughed multiple times. His prose is sick. Siiiick! Getting a sneak peek into Dominican culture was also a treat. I've always been a fan of Daz's articles, but now that I have read a full-length novel, I'm on some next level fandom! I immediately purchased two of his other novels after reading The Brief and Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao. Good writing, a pleasant reading experience, and worthy of 4.25 stars.
This book was so much fun.
2299 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Had it not been for Nora Robert's contribution to this book, I would have rated it with no stars. The Eve Dallas story was great as usual, however the rest of the short stories were awful. I always read what I start but in this case I should have changed that rule. Just awful!!!
The Gathering is a little bit of the opposite experience. As I read, I was not at all sure what it was that I was supposed to be reading. It is fairly difficult to access, and not terribly forgiving of lapsed attention. Mostly I found myself saying to myself: "Why? Why did this win the Man Booker Prize?" But then somewhere towards the end, Enright pulls a magic trick. The book wraps itself up somehow, and is at once something shining. Something, dare I say it, which would like to fly. But still, I was not really sure that this was enough. It came so late in the book and what came before that moment was so leaden, I was not sure what I wanted to think. I mean, what I wanted to think about the overall experience.
Greek Tycoon, Waitress wife - Alexeis was attending a party when a beautiful waitress captured his attention. Due to a misunderstanding, Carrie gets fired from her waitress job. He feels bad for her when she sees her walking down the street and offers to take her to dinner. Carrie accepts because she was sad about her job and she has never seen such a beautiful man. When would you ever get to go out with a rich and beautiful man? She takes it as a once in a lifetime opportunity. They have dinner and a wonderful time together. A dinner became an intense affair with her following him around the world. He realy liked her, but doubted she was wife material for a Greek tycoon. She ends the affair after she finds out he lied to her and was just "using" her.
THE ICEBOUND LAND is the third book in the Ranger's Apprentice series. Once more this is a fantastic book. It had some funny parts and many exciting ones.
6445 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent book. I am looking forward to reading more stories about the love and romance and magic between two strong will people.
7. Weekend required
5374 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoy everything I have read by this author. Even though Hunter was an a## in the beginning, he was still sexy as can be.
The subject was treated very sensibly and kindly in this book, and I could really relate.
3501 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As the book description describes, this is a collection of 6 novels that are part of a vampire series. The first five books revolve around a group of vampires and their Chosen as well as a despicable branch of the CIA known as DPI. We follow them through the trials and tribulations of love while being hunted by the DPI. The final book that is part of this collection revolves around another vampire and his Chosen.
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2388 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Stellar! Chopra has such a way with words and concepts. He presents the Jesus that those on a spiritual path would encounter. He outlines how that path is likely to lead one.
This is a dark, erotic and fascinating adaptation. Cathy Yardley has created a twisted plot and characters that aren't your typical Eros style. I hope Cathy remakes many more fairy tales. If you liked the Sleeping Beauty Trilogy this will blow you away.
3942 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Muchas gracias
Overall, a good read. It would have been a solid 4 Star for me if not for the first and last books.
1069 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely love this series and can't wait for her to write more Blossom Street books. I even am trying my hand at knitting. I love all the characters and how they fit into each other's lives.
6904 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm still reading. From serious to humor and back to serious all in one sentence. Very enjoyable.
As far as Mary goes...I had no sympathy for her what so ever. She was so manipulative, not only in this book, but the other stories too. She was also the biggest gossip monger I have ever seen too, and she did it so darned maliciously. She didn't give one iota who she hurt with her vial words or her vicious actions, during her public displays, it was always all about her and what she wanted. I'm so glad she got hers in the end, and I'm so glad Josh chose to leave her sitting in the bar while he went off with Rebecca.
He can't deny his attraction to his wife Jessie, but he treats her with disdain, disrespect and suspicion because he thinks she's in cahoots with his devious uncle. Jessie and Ryder slowly get to know each other; he realizes she isn't the schemer he thought she was, and she discovers he's not really a dangerous criminal. Now Ryder is faced with a new craving - his wife - and the only danger Jessie truly faces is losing her heart.
6871 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Longmire series is easy to read. I watched the TV series and was very disappointed when they went off the air. The books allow me to read stories I didn't see on tv.
6485 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A marriage of convenience...
572 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good newspaper and the Kindle version is OK. I still prefer the paper version though.
5429 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Good Stuff:
Meanwhile, Will's friends Halt and Horace are on a quest to rescue Will. They make a name for themselves defeating knights throughout Gallica, until they are captured by a cruel and petty warlord who keeps them prisoner in his tower.
3145 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting but a little long winded
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And then we dropped back to earth, wet, winded and weak. Human again."
6228 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 On the third attempt, I finally made it through this book. In the spirit of the Da Vinci Code, this involves an inheritance passed through the matrilineal line of one family from the adviser/philosopher/alchemist John Dee. The plot involves Lucy King, who receives a heart transplant and one of her doctor's, Alex Stafford, who becomes more involved with her through an intimate connection with her heart. There are outside forces looking for the inheritance, and multiple puzzles and clues along the way, with kidnappings, threats and other assorted violence. While well intended, the execution failed to capture me, and the characters seem very flat at times, with many contrivances to drive the plot along. While obviously a labor of love of the author's knowledge of mythology, folk history, and the Elizabethan era, it did not capture my interest, and the long bouts of exposition were quite tedious at times. The ending also felt like a letdown. (Borderline 2.5 stars)
It was a great read, and I found the ending quite satisfying. It made me laugh, made me hold my breath, threw in a little hope, and I was happy.
453 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have never been very interested in details of the Civil War, that is until I read this book. Historical fiction based on the Battle of Franklin, brings the lives lost and historical detail to the forefront. Franklin, Tennessee, is calling me, to visit the battle ground and Carnton, and to experience, even on a minute scale, a piece of our American history.
I look forward to reading the next book in the series as well as enjoying the TV series.
3659 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very good
The story of Horace and Halt is an exciting story arc all on its own. Once again, the author doesnt do all that much with them, he simply lets the two disparate personalities bounce off one another. Horace and Halt are such differing characters, Halts withdrawn, dry wit contrasted with Horaces easygoing, outgoing personality, that seeing them together is very entertaining. The way that they learn from each other is extremely authentic in their interactions and since these characters are so different we see other aspects of their personalities.
I read this story as part of the Angels' Flight anthology which contains 4 Guild Hunter novellas.
Purchase of my Kindle led me to pick this up. What a great deal for $2!
2520 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was excited to get this book... excited to try the recipes... until I ate the concoctions that were created. For example, the oven-fried chicken made with Fiber One. Fiber One is a fine product, and I enjoy it very much as a cereal, but as chicken breading, not so much. My chicken did not get crispy, the breading was dusty and crumbly, and fell off the chicken easily, and well, it just didn't taste very good. But I thought that perhaps it was just one misguided recipe, so I persevered and tried another.
This is a love story. One that is charming as well as poignant. It is about the characters finding themselves as well as each other. Learning to love and trust each other. It caught me from the first page and just got better the more I read. The writing was excellent and the story was wonderful. I liked everything about this book. Highly recommended.
1881 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a fascinating view of a combat officer as a paratrooper in WWII. Megellas certainly fought his fair share of battles and miraculously survived some of the bloodier ones in Anzio and Battle of the Bulge. Megellas' account is certainly a great alternative to the over saturated 101st Airborne memoirs.
9851 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Devil's Lair is a well written book and once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. The story is based on Dante's Inferno and we meet 4 main characters. Marco da Rama - the last Templar, Nadja the epileptic girl, William the Friar and Giovanni the poet and an expert on Dante's travels through the gates of Hell.
I purchased the book and I'm now working the snowball. My debt is going down.
But here I'm going to break off from the characters for a minute to talk about On The Edge, the club. This place is very much a character in the story, itself. It's vampire and human friendly, a place for them to meet and mingle, and sometimes even more. Drink blood, or "dirty wine", or anything else a mere mortal might enjoy. It's a place with alcoves and overhead walkways, loud music, and great ambiance.
7014 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Cold Dish is the 2004 book that kicked off the popular Walt Longmire series by introducing the Wyoming sheriff and his fictional Absaroka County to the world. The series is now twelve books long (with five of the books coming in the last two years) and I am steadily working my way through them all. It is that good.
Tad's sense of honor was both admirable and frustrating. He was adorable in his shyness and I loved the way he was with the rest of the pack and his sister. The relationships between all of them just keep growing stronger and I felt just as strong a connection with Robyn and Keil as I did in Wolf Signs. I like it when a series moves on, yet doesn't abandon previous characters entirely.
In spite of all this, I still found the writing brilliant, the pace fast and bits of philosophical "truths" interspersed in a way that pulled it all together.
met such an annoying woman in his life. Why can't he stop thinking
Nannette
3961 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 VERY HELPFUL.
7465 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was a great book and i would recommend it to any one who likes dom/sub reading. This is a great book!
An absolute favorite!
7660 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love how Marie Harte clearly shows that she knows how a small town function even if it is on lies and gossip. I love how Sarah has to deal with all lies and gossip while trying to hold her head up, and how Cullen proves that not everyone listens to back stabbers.
I give this book my highest recommendation.
7450 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Once upon a time, this was THE go-to blog for Kindle info and book bargains. At the time, it was fairly unique, in terms of focusing on bargains and other Kindle-specific topics. Sadly, the string of then-"#1" blog listings apparently enlarged the author's head. Where there once was a conversational style, there are now self-important pronouncements. More egregiously, the original focus of the blog has been reduced to mere linked titles, with the overwhelming majority of space devoted instead to whichever "sponsor" most recently paid the asking price for the attention.
5330 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love the depth of these books. There is so many varied aspects to Vic and his abilities, his relationship with Jacob, his relationship with Crash and Lisa. He's in his late 30's but it's as if he's just waking up to life. I hope he will be happy with all of his searching and learning. Going on to book five to find out.
Earth discovers in 2055 that there are paranormals living among 'normal' humans. The myopic leaders decide that all paranormals must be eliminated and war soon breaks out. The paranormals have a great advantage in many regards, but are out-numbered. The paranormals sue for peace and are given the choice of one of 5 habitable planets to make their home. Five ships full of paranormals set out, but only one ship arrives at the designated planet. The other four ships are assumed lost/destroyed.
With a plot that transitions back and forth through current events and what happened five years ago, Cooper Davis takes the reader on a sympathetic journey into the lives of two men beset by tragedy and clinging to hope. It's a compelling story for the very fact that I grew so fond of both Hayden and Joshua and wanted nothing but the best for them both. I was completely invested in their lives and story, and very much enjoyed reading about them.
There is so much more in this book, you need to get it and read it. You learn that lorelie had a mate and he turned evil and is on the others side. Also that Christian has some dark in him too. You get to meet lorelie's sisters and that she has magic. You meet the crew on Sevan's ship and they have mates too. And there is a legend that your learn that has the evil vampire on edge. And someone gets pregnant too. So exciting! Mandy is very talented and this book proves that! Wtg!
Highly recommended.
5266 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you are having money problems, then this is the doctor you need to read. Easy to read and follow.
4994 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great bargain for a Kindle and I think a Bible is a necessity on a Kindle. With a little practice, it is easy to switch back and forth between verses. I love the Amplified version. Much easier to tote to church than a paper or hardback Bible. I love it.
The viewpoint kept switching from one character to another from paragraph to paragraph. A few times it even switched to omniscient. This was not only annoying, but extremely distracting.
I think the author hits the nail on the head in Chapter 1 when he describes religions as memes, using the description coined by Richard Dawkins to explain precisely this phenomenon: `natural selection gave us a very special kind of mind, with particular predispositions', and one of these predispositions is the instinctive need to create gods. Religion therefore is a man-made social construct that we have created to fulfil certain psychological needs: to provide explanations, for comfort, to support morality as a basis for social order, and so on. However, as Boyer says, anthropologists have shown that various societies have created very different ideas of supernatural agents with different qualities and powers, and for different purposes, and the desire to satisfy these human needs does not explain this fact. There is an excellent discussion of these psychological factors in the first chapter.
1197 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Romantic stories about men finding their mate and what they had to do to attract them.
Sarah can't believe it the one man who she knows she can love more than life itself deserts her. And, just when she learns an important secret about herself. Now it looks like her high and mighty Hunter has returned, and, by the greeting he gets at the local diner, she is convinced he has been making a fool out of her with another. She takes his friendship with Chloe to be an affair. So she sets out to flirt with a friend of hers to show him that two can play at that game.
Rated G - readers 8 to 80+ can enjoy this book.
4917 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was a spicy good read and lots of fun! I wished for it to be a little longer, but I enjoyed it all the same.
FTC Full Disclosure - This book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
This is the Kindle version. Access to all the sections is very easy, clipping articles is too simple and the range of topics from National news, international, book reviews, etc. provides for comfortable, low stress reading.
So here is the thing. The story was okay. Nothing original, really. Dental hygienist gets a quasi bite from a vampire. Dental hygienist becomes a vampire. It should have been fun, enjoyable even. But it wasn't.
Green Rider is a good book, though not the best treasure in fantasy, it is nearly up there with the rest. If you like daring quest with similar charm of J.R.R.Tokien and Elizabeth Moon's The Deed of Paksenarrion trilogys, then you should enjoy Green Rider.
6425 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I found The Mail on Sunday was full of the latest news, first time I've read it on my Kindle so the format was different to having the paper in my hand, but on the whole it was good and kept me up to date. Would I have it again? Probably not as I can access the news headlines on the computer or TV. But for those "on the go" it would be great.
8940 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm not really a paranormal reader, but this was free and it sounded intriguing. And so far, the reviews are on both sides. So I decided what the heck. I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed this. As far as being a romance, it doesn't have much conflict in the way of the hero and heroine. In fact, there's almost none, and I found the whole light ball thing a big let down in the end. All that build up and then...nothing. I understand why she chose to do this, b/c she didn't have time to start an apocalypse, but... as a personal preference, I really hate long build ups like that that tease me and then poof, problem neatly solved in the nick of time. Just a personal preference. It's frustrating for me. lol The heroine annoyed me at first. I almost didn't make it through the first chapter, because she acted like a spoiled child, constantly pecking at at Nikos to get his attention, but I did eventually warm up to her. So if you're in the first chapter and you want to throw it agianst the preverbial wall, keep reading. It does get better.
3738 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Series!
She wants to be free, away from his hot hands, his grasping and his hurting. No one sees, no one hears, no one does anything to help her. If she dares save herself, what is the cost? Where is freedom? Could it be the boy in the park and his little sister? The police woman? The neighbor? Please, somebody, before it's too late, too late, too late.
But when they go on what amounts to a date, and share a kiss, everything changes. Now Hunter is spending the night at Max's home. Sleeping in his bed. But Max is still a virgin, and isn't ready to commit himself to any man who won't be there for him all the way.
808 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 When I found how much I gained form the Jason Fung information I decided that I should do some studying on other diet related theories that I had no knowledge of. And as usual I went by the customer feedback on the amazon pages to quickly find the most valuable books to read on things like the paleo diet and the glycemic index stuff.
I don't recommend this.
7547 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Shows what a tedious job pilots have or it's a case of "you had to be there". I skipped to the end part way through.
1243 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A brilliant book. Just as good on second reading as on first. Makes a good book group book, even for books who don't usually read "challenging" fiction.
1449 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a wonderful book, very thought provoking and a twist you don't expect. Excellent work!
I love Juliet Marillier's work, and this would be one of my first choices for showing teens the way into fantasy. It's a nice simple read, it only took me a couple of hours to read despite its apparent bulk. There is a hint of adult themes, with the groping that is aborted, but Jena reacts in an entirely appropriate way.
176 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 No Spoilers...
Still and all, I would recommend the book. It's easy reading and she does a great job of illustrating the importance of using your intuition. Also, most things improve with practice, so some of the difficulties in applying her advice may be overcome by strengthening your intuition through practice.
And if none of that sounds stupid enough to you, how about the part where the indian hero of the story makes butt beads out of vine and berries and sticks them in the heroine's butt to spice things up. Because what woman doesn't want berries shoved in her butt? Yea...the author was that ridiculous.
7895 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The chemistry between tamara and Duncan was just seems like these two was just made for each other I can understand on why tamara didn't want to give love another chance but I was glad that she had found it in Duncan because to me I think that these two was just made for each other because the love that they have for each other you would think that they been together with each other for a life time this was a really good book
5528 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Just a wonderful sexy read.
4111 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I rated it why do I need to write a review? If it's good then it's good if it's bad then it's bad if it is excellent then it is.
I suggest you read this book for its insight into history and the events of a very important time in world affairs. I promise you that this is not the book you think it is.
8493 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 You have to dig to find a quote of few enough words that it's worth remembering. I skimmed it and dropped it.
4317 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I will admit that I never read Winnie-the-Pooh as a child. I was also never exposed to any of the super-disneyfied merchandising and such. As a teenager, I did read The Tao of Pooh and enjoyed it, but of course, missed all the context that the book actually referred to. So I ended up buying a copy of The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh to read to Bowen.
Whoa, a menage with two hot guys! Lisa is so lucky to have two lovers in her life! Kallyten pens an erotic story with a twist that should warm your soul and there is a BONUS story!!
585 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Heartbreaking. I found this in the library and was thrilled. Then reality hit. Similar to Donna Leon's painful essays (don't read them), Mays has evolved into a caricature of a San Francisco snob. Ms Mayes, buy a mirror, you are the plump ugly tourist you ridiculed throughout the overlong and historically inaccurate diatribe. Here is the book: Moorish culture good, Jews were happy in servitude, Americans are horrible (other then the Mayes and their friends), Europeans are horrible, but not a horrible as Americans, and good food-unless you have to see Americans whilst eating.
This is a really great erotic read! Highly recommended!!!
When Hake invites his cousin and a friend to bring a satisfying mnage role play adventure to his wife, he never imagined just how wild their private party would get. After suffering an injury that left him feeling out of control and a little lost, he needed help to dig himself out of his rut & back into the saddle. He had no idea the can of worms his invitation would open.
6388 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a wonderfully written short story. It draws you in until you see the world from the character's point of view. This is a quality shared by only the best writing. I highly recommend it
If you like paranormal elements as well as futuristic sci-fi books then this is one you may enjoy as well.
I have so few standards when it comes to romance novels. SO FEW. And this still managed to disappoint.
This is an intriguing concept and the writing is scattered with antique words and Latin phrases. Much of the Latin can be understood by anyone with a smattering of church Latin - it's biblical quotations and pieces from the Mass for the Dead. Mostly it comes off, except for odd times such as when the author apparently unwittingly used a bit of Cockney rhyming slang. The mediaeval mind was wonderfully conjured here and I very much enjoyed the read.
Story Line: 5.0:
Now, edisonades do not come from a literary tradition of deep philosophy, elegant poetry, or classical novels. They come from a tradition of dime novels, penny dreadfuls, pulp thrillers, and Edward Stratemeyer syndicated series. Their appeal is not so much literary as it is the living of a power fantasy. Wouldn't it be fun to whip together a wonderful spaceship? Wouldn't it be fun to whiz off to M-387? And _then_...
But the Qu'ran said Jesus was sinless, born of a Virgin, the blessed of God, the righteous one, a healer, creator of life, raiser of the dead, living in paradise awaiting his return - his hands resting on angels - to defeat the Djarl and to judge the world.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
What they don't tell you is that Val was FIVE when Kyrian was murdered, and Val's father took him to where they beat Kyrian. Val was so disgusted he ran away and almost threw up. Which caused Kyrian to be beaten more because of Val's reaction. He was then beaten by his father for being weak. "Romans aren't weak"
9410 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just enough plot to make you feel sophisticated while reading delicious porn! Can't give it any better recommendation than that!
2188 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book
Miles' writing style is abrupt and to the point. Many mainstreamers will likely scoff at her language and judge her based on her sexuality, but she is a living example that anyone has something to offer if only given the chance. After all, John 3:16-17 says that gGod loved the world so much that he sent his son so that whoever believes shall not perish and that God sent the son not to judge the world, but to save it. There is an important lesson for all to make note of here.
What I like is that Missy, as expected, is smarter than the stereotype. What I really like is that, realistically, she is still not exactly a Rhodes Scholar, and the reader can play backseat driver on what she should do.
Come on and join the fun check out "Wolf Games" by Vivian Arend.
4015 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In this excellent novel, a woman of the 21st Century is transported for purposes of scientific and historical research to the Italy of the Emperor Nero's time. The protagonist, Miranda, is a young scholar who expects to remain in the past a short time, and then return. But destiny has other plans, and she is quickly caught in the local gears, captured, and sold into slavery to a wealthy household in the city of Pompeii. Thus begins an excellent story. The author's description and portrayal of life in Roman Pompeii is startlingly realistic. I enjoy reading novels about life in Ancient Rome, and I cannot remember a single one that created a background and picture of life there as realistic and dazzling as this novel creates. If all that were not enough, this novel features a solid storyline and some excellent characterizations.
3832 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When a book has won a prestigious prize like the Man Booker, readers feel a double challenge: Appreciate the book for what it is and try to figure out what attracted the award panel's approval. I think the former was easier to do than the latter in this case.
This book is not a standalone and to really enjoy the series the stories should be read in order. Did I love With Caution? I have to give an unequivocal and resounding "yes". Buy this book.
This updated and completely unique take on The Twelve Dancing Princesses will leave you breathless. While not quite as dark as her Sevenwaters Trilogy, Wildwood Dancing holds in its pages wonderfully despicable villains, amazingly strong and motivating heroines, eerie settings, and dark deeds that will make you gasp. Cesar's takeover of the Jena's responsibilities will cause righteous indignation, and her struggles against both her worldly foes and her magical ones are completely engrossing, with new revelations and twists every which way. Both worlds are beautifully depicted and detailed, and the plot itself is an exciting froth of greed, betrayals, dark secrets, strength, courage, and true love that will surprise and enchant readers.
The beginning of the book is enough to make me drop it a notch, but still a highly recommended read. *** 1/2
8872 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Georgette Heyer was my introduction to this genre. Heroes ,Heroines and even minor characters are extremely vibrant and well written.
5. Loribelle Hunt's sexually daring werewolf romance Once Bitten [Spellbound Moon 1 ]
Here's the problem with this: this introductory essay - easily the longest I have ever, ever seen in a Penguin Classics book - seems to be very good, except for the fact that it gives so much information about everything, that I couldn't read it all because I didn't really care about that level of details! I know it sounds like a lame argument, but the point of the matter is that if this specialised knowledge is worth your time, you probably already have read the Communist Manifesto. This introduction is far too big for the reader who just wants to read the Communist Manifesto, and far too specialised.
Parts of the book were slow but overall, really enjoyed this novel.
Nina has a mouth that only a vampire could love. Yet you will find your self loving it as well.
7483 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dana Marie Bell writes a dam good story! I always know I'm gonna enjoy her books so much that I don't even bother looking at the description.
I recommend this book to ADULTS ONLY. This is an extremely erotic book filled with BDSM content. There is your forewarning. If you're curious or disgusted .. you can either take the bull by its horns or buzz off
While a face transplant sounds futuristic and disgusting enough, as the trigger for the protagonist traveling to the past to set things right something like dieing in a accident or being killed by a spouse would probably have worked just as well.
7990 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When humans learned about the existence of paranormals, Project Exorcism was born. Fearing the supernaturals, the humans shipped them all off of Earth. Little did they know, that many of them still survived.
Oh yeah, one more quibble...the main character keeps talking about how his first crush (another cheerleader) and he were together in elementary school, but refers to this time as being 40 years ago - not "over 40", not "40-something", "40-odd" or (what would have been best of all) "close to 50", but exactly "40 years". Since we know that he has just turned 60, are we to surmise that he stayed in elementary school 'til age 20? Wow, that's even a bit too loser-ish for me. Guess that may be why the cheerleaders liked him in high school, though - he may have been a nerd, but he'd have been in his mid to late twenties, so certainly old enough to buy beer and drive.
This was a great short read and I can't wait to read the next one in the series.
9475 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has a lot of action and adventure along with romance. It has a few twist and turns. I liked how the author incorporated the prophecy series into this book. This book has opportunities to write extended stories concerning the mother and sister. Very good book I recommend it.
3662 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the characters in this series and eachonebuilds on the last but could still be read alone.
9744 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Okay. I want you to prepare yourself for a bit of a dluge in the way of me describing to you just how ecstatically in love I am with this short story. Yes, you heard me right. Short story. What's that you say? You thought I already covered my love for Irial and Niall in my review of Radiant Shadows ? Well, I thought so too. But then I stumbled across a little thing called "Stopping Time" and it became clear that this kind of love cannot be "covered" in a single review. Consider this fair warning. I've never actually reviewed a short story before. So here goes. This review will include a few unavoidable spoilers for Ink Exchange and Fragile Eternity if you haven't read them yet, but none at all for Radiant Shadows . So if you're up-to-date on the series, you're good to go as "Stopping Time" takes place in between Fragile Eternity and Radiant Shadows and is the absolutely perfect read right now if you're anxiously awaiting the fourth book's release. And I really recommend that you do read it. Having already read Radiant Shadows , I can testify that it would be extremely beneficial (read: so much more awesome) if you'd read this short story first.
7964 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 And that's a good thing. Short, sweet tease that gives you everything in a quick kick. A kick that comes in the dark.
4171 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Iris Browning planned to visit her old friend, Sandrine Beck, on the island of Mariposa. It was supposed to be a vacation but now Sandrine is missing and the police aren't overly concerned. Iris meets one man, Maddox Heller, who seems willing to help, although he seems more like a beach bum to her at first. But what happens when Maddox and Iris stumble upon a possible terrorism connection? Maddox has his own dark past; will he be able to forgive himself for what he sees as his past misdeeds?
966 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I recommend this book to anyone interested in the apocryphal legends which often have their own particular charm. These read like pious, imaginative fables.
But there is struggle in Mannahatta: the spirits of the Munsee Indians are trapped in Central Park. The Munsees are connected to the land, but since they are trapped in a man-made park they can't actually connect to the land anymore, upsetting the balance between the two worlds. As possibly the only true mortal who can see Mannahatta without assistance (Bridget can only see things after Rory points them out), Rory is the key to setting the Munsees free.
I highly recommend this book and I'm definitely going to check out the rest of the series.
The appendixes contain brief information about what the Apostles did and said regarding the Gospel as well as the teaching from church history.
4604 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A young man, Philip Hutton half Chinese half British grows up with his family in Penang Malaya, where his family are well known traders. The story takes place a few years before the start of WWII and the invasion of the Japanese.
7081 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Short, but good. The perfect introduction to a great series. Try it, you'll like it enough to enjoy the rest!
Speaking of subsequent novels, despite the relatively minor detractions, I definitely be looking to continue to read Ky's story in the subsequent novels in this series.
This is book two in Virginia Smith's Sister-to-Sister series, and it's a good one. A light-hearted story about love and family relationships as Alle struggles to set priorities based on what's important. Good addition to the series and Smith's fans won't want to miss this one.
And so this book gets four stars. I am just passed the half way mark, and if the ending is as good as I expect - this _is_ John Flanagan here, folks - I will let you know.
At its best, viewed on the iPad, the content has enough space to display a reasonable facsimile of the printed page. On either the Kindle or Kindle DX, and certainly on the iPhone, the formatting makes the content pretty useless.
Beyond Tuesday Morning:
6756 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow. Wow. Wow. I bought the 3-book bundle for Kindle because it was a good deal. Now that I've read the series, I know it was a FANTASTIC deal. The writing, the plot, the hero and heroine -- you know, it's a little like opening a box expecting it to be empty, and finding it filled with all of your favorite things. It's like Christmas in July or anytime you read one of these books. If you like a well-written suspense/romance novel, read more of the Lady Julia Grey books. Fabulous.
The biggest disappointment I had with this story was that the key question posed by Walt Longmire was never answered. After it became obvious that the murders had something to do with the rape of Melissa Little Bird, the obvious question was asked: A little over two years, two years since the suspended sentences for all four boys. Why now? It just didn't make sense. Great question. As I came to the climax of the story, I was anxiously waiting for the answer to that question. Unfortunately, and disappointingly, the answer was never provided. The reader will never know why the murderer waited two years to extract revenge.
5104 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you've bought (or just read) a "Dummy" book before, you know what it's like. Just like every Dummy book I've read, there's tons of info; some you'll use and some you won't, laid out in easy to read chapters. As soon as I opened the book, I started learning some stuff that I didn't know before, such as how to decide what personality type a puppy has when you're trying to pick one from a litter. There was also a lot of info about how to know which personality type would be best for you. There's also the usual info about choosing a breed, which people don't usually seem to heed much (even though they should), chapters on illnesses, etc. I keep it by the chair where I often read and just flip through it, reading as I go. Both my dogs are old and I haven't dealt with puppies in many years, but I expect that I will be sometime in the not-too-distant future. This book will be a big help.
7703 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I cann't remember anything about this book. So I don't remember enjoying it.
6265 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought the first three and read through them in 4 days! The story telling style pulls you in and while similarities exist with others from this genre, there are unique twists and fresh ideas. I never felt bored and wanting to skip ahead, not wanting to miss any part of Catrin's story. I've already bought the next 3 in the series and can't wait to find out how Mr. Rathbone weaves the remaining pieces together, including introducing the next generation!
However, there was one instance where Marx let his dialectical guard down, allowing for an empirical objection that would consign all of Marx's works for naught. Sowell himself touches upon the specific passage where Marx cornered himself, but doesn't appreciate the full ramifications of Marx's observation.
Gabrielle also has a close relationship with her four St. Biel guards, who have been with her since childhood; they are great characters in their own right, and her interactions with them are fun to watch.
Josh Hill, Dundee's golden boy, is the competitor
654 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Argeneau vampires, loads of fun. I do love a good vampire story and this one fit the bill. Another author I wish I'd found years ago. Fantasy is a wonderful thing no matter what your age. Enjoy.
Now, for the only unpleasant part of this review. This is the only reason that this story did not get a five star review. The story really does need editing. If Mr. Moats reads this I would be happy to point him to the right direction because I do believe the talent is there. Usually, I do not say anything about editing but this story needed it so much that it was distracting. However, I still loved the story and Mr. Moats talent of storytelling is there.
1265 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Hated the writing style. Hated that this book was filled with Spanish phrases with no translations. The author was too lazy or too arrogant to keep this story entertaining or engaging for his audience. His random tangent background descriptions of history and characters were tiring.
I've already ordered the second book and should get to it before the debut of the new Longmire series on A&E on June 3rd. Looking forward to the show. The trailers have been awesome.
STEEL BEAUTY
470 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In USA Today, reviewer Deirdre Donahue applauds the book for the passion the author shows for his subject, for his substantial research and his good intentions. She felt it would have been an excellent non-fiction title (based on the true story of Carrie McGavock).
Writing Style: 4 1/2 Stars
2833 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I'm sorry, I couldn't finish the book. I never got beyond page 16. I don't know if this is because I had not read the first entry into the series, but I had a hard time connecting with the charecters brash, over the top personalities in the first couple pages because I wasn't emotionally invested in them. I normally love funny, witty interactions between charecters because it makes me feel that I'm right there but this seemed too over the top and I found myself too annoyed and wondered when the plot would show up. I hated not to finish because I was ultimately curious about how she turned into a vampire and wondering how she was going to interact with her maker, but ultimately with family, work, etc., it didn't keep my attention enough to want to avoid all my obligations to find out so I moved on to another book. Sorry.
I like the chemistry between the Hero and heroine. It is a chaste relationship but the sensual tension is there; you can sense these two are drawn to each other and are fighting to keep their hands to themselves. I also like that the h is as nice as she is smart and truly regrets any subterfuge she feels compelled to enact. She is pragmatic and realistic but yet still has dreams of 'what could be' in her life. The H is terribly masculine and a leader from the outset in spite of his lowly position in the stables. The reader can guess fairly early who the groom likely is but figuring out the penultimate mystery keeps one turning pages. The villain is truly nasty so it's easy to root for his comeuppance and there is plenty of tension and suspense as the action resolves over the last chapters.
Get over the comparing yourself with neighbors. Not worth it and it is usually a bad move. Live within your means and you will be happier than if you can match your neighbor's new car and now have car payments. So while I will not go out buy now every book published by Dave. I find his approach to be common sense, widely applicable to middle income families and easy to implement. Intuitively, I lived according to most of his rules and will now call my mom who taught me sound financial practices Mom Dave!
9435 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novel is frightening, poignant, intelligent, and disturbing. I couldn't possibly be more impressed. The first thing I should say is this: the author had many opportunities for this story to become tedious and boring with too many facts; after all, she has 'built' a world war (based on realistic ideas that are plaguing the world as we sit at our computers right now). But this story never became tedious or boring. I found myself marveling at the brilliance of this writer to give so much detail and still keep it interesting and moving forward. There was a major risk of alienating readers with the continuing build up of what was going on around the world with the Islamist movement, but it just built up more suspense and dread as the story moved along.
6553 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Have not read anything else by this author. Would definitely read more. I do enjoy reading mysteries and am always looking for new reads.
451 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I stopped reading this book when Carrie McGavock, a character based on a real person, beat a wounded soldier with a crutch. This rambling tome insults the memory of the McGavock family, and of the men and women who lived in Williamson County during those turbulent years. Sullying the life of Mrs. McGavock by having her engaging in an affair with a man outside of marriage was just too much for me to stomach. Mr. Hicks should be ashamed. He, at least, should have changed the names and location.
8986 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dealing with testy moral issues like assisted dying and euthanasia is never easy - but the story weaves these together with compelling arguments for and against in the guise of a tale that begins with a Grandmother's letter to her dropout net-surfing journalist-wannabe grandson and pits him with (initially) and then against his new romance; a human rights activist who turns out to be the very kind of person that the inventors of the Death Trip want to be rid off.
7675 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kept my attention. Great writer and I like that the books flow from one to next. Will purchase and read all future books.
1310 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 With "The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" Junot Diaz proves his creativity as a writer. Using a mixture of Spanish, Dominican slang, and sci-fi/comic book references, Diaz brings home the head-spinning reality of the immigrant experience, where one often knows that they are missing much of what transpires around them, as details of context and colloquialism are lost. While this makes the read on occasion difficult (while I am nerdy enough to be ok on the comics and sci-fi, I often needed to ask my Spanish speaking wife for help), he makes his point with skill. At the same time the book is laced with humor and the pathos.
4114 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found this to be wonderful, especially to take on trips, etc. Now i only have to transport my Kindle.
He has a pompous, clumsy, overelaborate style which impressed readers of the time. There were even footnotes! The readers thought they were getting an education by reading Vance mysteries. And some of them admired Vance himself, who has a fake British accent (he was a Rhodes scholar), is immensely wealthy, and looks down on everybody in the world. He lounges around collecting expensive art works at auctions; his books are narrated by his legal advisor, who doubles as a Watson, though he has no character whatever and barely even runs errands: he's just there so that the books can be written in the first person. I can't imagine a modern reader doing anything but laugh at Vance's absurd snobbery.
One thing I didn't like about the book was the number of times the author said he was a millionaire, lost if all and is now a millionaire again! Seems a little egotistical to me.
7745 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this one. It really tickled me in some places--especially since the bikers were the best protectors! It was a good read.
956 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the book of Philippine tales written down by Mable Cook Cole. The stories themselves are mostly folk-tales (surprise!) although there are a few that a Western audience might consider to be fairy tales instead (most notably the first few, and a handful towards the end). There are nearly seventy tales in all (many very short), so you'll have to forgive me for not listing them.
3164 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read!
4278 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A lovely child-story, no matter what current psychology is trying to tell us about all the characters. Every character is unique, and that's the point in life, too.
9844 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Overall I liked the book. A story of four odd paired people going into the bowels of hell to find the lost holy grail. The book plays on Dante's Inferno. Each character has strengths and weaknesses which reveal themselves throughout the development of the story. It did take about half the book before the group actually descended into hell. But the development of the characters in this section was good. I thought the author did a good job describing each level of Dante's Inferno, but I thought it could have been an area that if better (more detail) the book would have been great. As I read this I thought of how this would make a great movie on the Lord of the Rings scale. The book also makes you think about what life could be like in eternity (hell of course). Good read.
5064 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 To read the original books is fun. It's apparent they were intended for children but the word pictures are amazing even tho' one has seen the movie. I was captured by the early "she could see nothing but the great grey prairie... and you know it must get better...
I had the opportunity to re-read this book after 4 years of marriage and I really like and respect what the author did for me and other men who read this book. I resisted the temptation to turn right to the chapter about sex (I did this the first time I read it 5 years ago) and slowly read each chapter and examined what I thought I knew and what I know now.
7225 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 IT WAS A OK. I WOULD PAY MONEY FOR THIS STORY. GOOD THING IT WAS FREE IF NOT I WOULD BE UPSET
a good afternoon read. ENJOY!!!!!
3415 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 After reading the sample for this I was disappointed by the rest of it. It seemed like there would be more mature writing and a deeper plot. However, the plot is rather simple and most of the characters feel two dimensional and at times almost annoying. Laine and one of the other characters in particular were weak characters. The focus on them was mainly on them being clumsy and I would say immature. Now while this can be a part of a character, no one is perfect after all, there was no depth added to make that clumsy characteristic endearing or to show that Laine could act like more than a teenager. At least the book had more than sex and there was plot progession, but I wouldn't advise anyone to buy this story, even for the cheap price. It's short and doesn't really make the reader feel any emotion.
8098 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 H.G. Wells had to be psychic! As you read these amazing tales you have to keep in mind when they were actually written. How did Mr. Wells so accurately describe a lot of future events. Yes a few of his ideas are a bit ridiculous, but what marvelous fun to join this author as he writes about amazing things for his time and ours. You can't go wrong reading any of these classic stories.
M both so well. I have difficulty with intimate scenes but the love of the two shown thru in so many more ways. A VERY good read
wish I could speak with you on the matter before I go. I look forward
2384 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Updates frequently throughout the day (and night).
In my opinion the story suffers and the flow of the experience is corrupted.
5513 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very tongue in the cheek funny dealing with problems of the idle rich in the 20's or thereabouts. The origin of the famous butler personification, "Jeeves" written by an Englishman that live and wrote his books here in America.
Diamond contends (correctly, in my opinion) that peoples like the Papuans are not less intelligent in any way, biologically or intellectually, but are caught in a part of the world where no domestic plants, animals (including beasts of burden) and improvements in life styles do not occur. V concludes (again correctly, I believe) that the main instigator of advanced civilization is domestic progress in food production, which results in the dedication of higher learning, politics, and armed defense/offence. These advantages are established simply because certain areas of the world are naturally acclimated towards this sort of improvement and success. The Fertile Crescent, east Asia, and Mexico were good examples.
8925 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Horatia (Horry) Winwood is the youngest of three sisters. At age seventeen, she's not what society views as a beauty, and she herself has pretty much accepted that she will not marry. Horry is short, has severe eyebrows and a studder when she speaks.
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7168 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Johanna Lindsey did it better in her book "Prisoner of My Desire"
754 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Still one of the best papers in the country! Much behind the scenes information around the community of the many cities in the area and State.
774 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Washington Post is the newspaper best formatted to the Kindle. It is serious, but the articles are not overly long (like some NY Times pieces). There are tons of sections (Front Page, International, Arts, Style, Weekend, Sports, Local, etc.) with myriad articles in each section. This is not the case with some of the other Kindle newspapers, which do not feature most of the articles found on the printed version or website. The Post already has a great reputation for political reporting and now deserves praise for the best English-language Kindle newspaper. If unsure about transitioning from paper to Kindle for news, go for the free, two week trial subscription that downloads automatically with your 3G connection.
7791 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The premise of the story was an interesting one: a series of classmates being murdered several years after they graduated. Unfortunately, the overall plot and the price (free) are about the only good things I can say about this novel. Sorry, Mr. Moats!
Becky is funny and plays dirty, making her my kind of girl. Simon wastes no time once he knows Becky was his. I do wish Ms. Bell would have explored how Becky knew about the ringing because I would have been interested to see more and have an explanation as to why it was happening. It was a cute way to break the tension and caused for me to laugh, so it works out in the end.
9517 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Without doubt I have a kink for winged men, I don't know maybe it's like a phallic symbol, more beautiful and big the wings are and more beautiful and bit the... well, it's not necessary to continue.
Oh let's not forget the "he has gay friends" thing and how those gay friends according to one of them are TWINKS which is translated as effeminate men with swimmer physique, contrary to what our characters are.
4516 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Every full moon Jena, her frog, and her sisters all use a portal to enter the other kingdom. They spend the evening dancing with magical beings. Life was good.
3548 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Until I saw Levin on C-Span, I did not plan to buy this volume--I assumed it was just another in the long string of whacky "the Supreme Court is destroying our nation" genre of diatribes. Well, while I disagree with much of Levin's analysis, this is certainly a substantial volume deriving of serious attention. That being said, Levin's methodology is flawed in several respects. First, he equates judicial activism with non-originalist interpretation--yet many of the Court's supposed judicial "originalists" [Scalia, Rehnquist, Thomas] have been extremely activist in utilizing Court power as witness the 2000 election decisions. Second, much of the initial chapters is devoted to Levin simply ticking off various Supreme Court decisions which he considers to be subversive, crazy or both. Some of these decisions do certainly qualify as "self-inflected wounds" to be sure, but this approach becomes a bit tiresome. Things pick up, however, later with very strong chapters on immigration, the commerce clause, state power and other topics. It is clear that, to the extent Levin represents the "Federalist Society" point of view, Justice Kennedy has become a prime target of criticism, as to a lesser extent has Sanda Day O'Conner due to their "lapses" in upholding conservative interpretations of the Constitution in key cases. To his credit, Levin criticizes both the Florida Supreme Court (extensively) and the U.S. Supreme Court (a bit) relative to the 2000 election decisions. One of the most interesting and valuable sections of the book is Levin's focus on "liberal" interest groups hooking up with supporters on the Hill to try and frustrate conservative judicial nominations. He includes as an appendix various memos exchanged between interest groups and Senate staffers which are quite interesting to read. While they are, hardly, as shocking as Levin suggests, nonetheless they are quite fascinating--especially given the upcoming warfare that will ensue when President Bush nominates a Justice or Chief Justice. All told, a good solid read that stimulates the adrenalin.
6680 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 have not had much time to read it yet--but will get to it soon to much to so in the Summer time. there is too much to do in the summer time but will find time for reading
I obviously highly recommend this book. It may seem like he goes overboard proving his point, but this issue is important enough that it is understandable.
Seriously what in the name of pink plastic ponies did I just read? I had to look up what a pennon was because I had no idea. Merriam-Webster was kind enough to tell me it "a long usually triangular or swallow-tailed streamer typically attached to the head of a lance as an ensign" which only made the sentence even more of a mystery to me because it sounded like the author was alluding to something that would be forged, like something made out of metal, say a sword, but the word he used meant something made of cloth. Color me confused. It's also some of the sappiest, most awkwardly written sex I've even read, and that's including the het 80's romance I read in high school. Nothing about this works for me on any level, and that's not the only angel reference during sex there is.
I predict mark Zuckerberg is this generation's Bill Gates and Facebook is just beginning its growth as it changes the internet from a place where you search to a place where the information you care about comes to you.
391 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was so looking forward to reading THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO I wanted to see what all the Buzz was about. I like most heard many things about this book both good and bad. It is a short read but many of the terms and geographic location don't relate to today as least I found it difficult to understand I did not learn anything new that I did not know about Communism before I read it. So if you have a little time on your hands go ahead download and read it
Sheri has just moved to Halle and is working part time for the mates of the Alpha and Beta, but she needs to be introduced to the pride and approved as a pride member. Adam Giordano the pride Marshall is delegated to give her a ride to the pride meeting, as soon as he sees and scents her he realizes that she is his mate, Sheri realizes the same thing but both of them deny their feelings - of course that doesn't last for long.
5824 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Science fiction with a heart. The collected stories hold my interest while they entertain me. H. Beam Piper has a lively imagination and uses good word-craft.
Now this chapter is true as he talks about how we as Americans are trained from a kid that taken on debt is okay. Car payments and huge home loans and credit cards is the American way. The American way. I don't think so.
2235 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Really enjoyed book it made you think about how you think about different areas of your life. Would recommend to all
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1599 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't say enough about this book and all of the novel, written by Julie Garwood. Overall I have read most of them maybe twice ,a lot bye by memory the names and places. I have loved every one of Garwood book's.
1734 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful books .vampire lovers fantasy will be loved by vampire readers. Have other maggot Shayne books she is one of my favorites
Rating: 3.75 stars (B-)
I was given this book by author in exchange for an honest review
The characters were mostly likeable and believable; as were the situations (pleasant and otherwise) they encountered on their exodus north through a battered and lawless East Coast. While reading it, I kept thinking; "It could very well happen that way."
8100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If your looking for adventure you will be dissapointed, aside from the Time Machine and War of the worlds the stories from H G Wells are more dedicated to love and relationships in which there are in excess of a dozen.
This story is about a shy, reserved woman trapped in a strippers body. She and her girlfriends are having a get together and notice a man standing in his window across the way completely naked. He notices her as well but they do not act on their instant attraction to each other. The mystery man, who the girls named Mr Tool, becomes their weekly show. He struts his stuff, while working up the courage to ask her out, and she fantasized about him regularly.
8154 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Quatermain books are really good, classic storytelling set mainly in colonial Africa with some action in England. It's a fascinating peek into the lives of the people in Boer era Africa. Absolutely worthy of a read.
unforgettable articles, spanning subjects that renew ones
Overall, I give My Soul To Lose
Prime Obsession is a fast-paced space opera outfitted in shiny new gadgets and modern characters. If you're looking for a sci-fi novel brimming with loads of techno jargon, intergalactic intrigue and angst, you've come to the right place. Melina and Wulf's chemistry decimates small planets. The "foreplay" preceding their first time together behind closed doors covers way too much ground; it dangled on the storyline string a tad longer than I would have preferred. The romance and dialogue occasionally feels dated, although I could appreciate some truly cute moments. Monette Michaels' narrative style is clean and precise with crisp visuals that flow easily from scene to scene. All in all, it's fun to be kept on the edge of your seat for the bulk of the ride. That's no easy feat in a story with so many subplots and secondary characters. If this is just the first installment, then the next episode will have to put in some major overtime to keep up.
The authour took great care to create these two intriguing characters. Jarath is believable, likeable, and not too perfect like most romance book heroes (he drinks too much) thanks to being married to a scheming witch for the so long.
Using a SWR of 4% means you need to accumulate 25 times the amount of annual income you need in retirement from your portfolio. If you assume an 8% SWR like Ramsey does, you only need to accumulate 13 times the amount of annual income you need in retirement from your portfolio. I really think Ramsey should follow the 4% SWR rule unless he had data that contradicts the Bengen, Bierwirth, and Trinity studies.....which is highly unlikely.
7289 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Origins of the Specious," by Patricia O'Conner and her husband, Stewart Kellerman (who graciously allows Pat to write from her point of view,) is a delightful romp in which the author explores the intricacies of our maddening and often illogical language. Since Pat wrote "Woe is I," people have been inundating her with questions and observations. In response, she wrote this book to help language junkies avoid making fools of themselves. O'Conner slays a number of sacred cows and will likely receive nasty letters and emails from word mavens who disagree with her. The author emphasizes that "perhaps the biggest myth of all is that English never changes, that it's immutable...But its ability to renew itself is what has kept English alive and kicking."
2610 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kara Louise's prose can be awkward in places, but I loved this book. I actually ended up reading through the night (on a work night). She's an incredible storyteller. I highly recommend it.
While this book is hard to talk about and just as hard to read, I definitely recommend it. It's brutally honest, disturbing and heartbreaking, and it will definitely stay with you.
3448 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I like Catherine Coulter's FBI books. This book was complicated, and for me not easy to follow, and some parts just too strange. I never quite figured out who the female character was in relation to the current "hero", or why the character in the past owed her a debt. In comparing to a favorite book, "Secrets of Witches" by D. Hearkness (not sure of spelling her name) this just falls way short, and short of the FBI/CIA series. Her characters are somewhat predictable.
7239 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book. The main character was an odd one but it made the story interesting. At first you think he is kind of a nut (maybe this is an understatement), but then he starts to look closer to normal which makes the ending of the book very good!
The story of Jena's younger sister Paula continues in Cybele's Secret, a companion to Wildwood Dancing.
And Valerius? Kenyon actually thought it was a GOOD idea to foist TABITHA off on him? That poor guy - hasn't he already suffered Kenyon's generic version of far-too-much as it is? Really? At first I thought this was a joke, like maybe this was some sort of spoof on a real book, but no, we're supposed to suspend disbelief to the point that we swallow this pairing. There's just not enough butter in the world to help this mess go down.
3508 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is not my first time reading this collection. I have the paperback copies that I have kept over the years. It is a totally engrossing set of books. Maggie Shayne is one of my favorite paranormal authors, one that I can be sure when I pick up one of her books, I will enjoy it.
First, it did keep my interest but I was looking for much more interaction between Darcy and Elizabeth. She is with him at Pemberley while he is unconscious but leaves shortly after he awakens and then they are together several days before the wedding, the day of Jane's wedding and the day after. And by being in each other's presence, I would perhaps have been treated to some sexual tension between ODC. I am not looking for sex scenes but for the chemical reactions to expressions, looks, accidental touches, etc.
The Julia Grey books are hybrid mystery-romances set in the Victorian period, best suited to readers who enjoy both genres. Mystery is the dominant element in each book, but the romance between Julia Grey and Nicholas Brisbane is the backbone to the trilogy. The slow, methodical development of the mysteries is nicely counterbalanced by the tempestuous relationship that develops between Julia and Brisbane. The writing is elegant and rich, and it was a real pleasure to immerse myself in it.
What I got out of this book is debt is bad. Avoid it, unless you have a mortgage. Mortgage is about the only debt you should have and even that should be kept manageable. I have never incurred debt in excess of what my assets were, so if needed I could pay off my mortgage by selling assets (and that does not include retirement savings - those I will not touch until I am retired!).
3891 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I NEVER would have thought about playing the real word against a powerful gaming computer. Great read with out any stop I the other books are a must read.
69 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I decided to read Catch me if you Can after seeing the movie for the umpteenth time. I thought Mister Abagnale's feats were amazing when watching the movie, however, the movie barely scrapes the surface of the astonishing deceptions he was able to pull off.
* ONE STAR! I apologize in advance. I usually enjoy this author's stories, but this one leaves me cold. Stacy's father had humiliated and caused her so much pain. The Dakota brothers are not much better. They are lacking in communication. They do not tell her that each of them knew she was sleeping with the others. The entire time, Stacy feels like a tramp. When she calls them on it, they treat her like a child, telling her to watch her mouth. When she leaves so as not to cause strife between the brothers, they get upset (even though it was done with good intentions), hunt her down, have her running in actual fear from them, and then they proceed to spank her so hard that she ends up sobbing! I feel as though Stacy got rid of her one horrid man (her father) only to receive three cruel ones. They do not ask Stacy to stay with them. They simply tell her that she will stay, will marry Wolfe, and she will belong to all three of them. WTF?! Stacy was on her own before she returned to the ranch for the funeral, so she knows that she can take care of herself. So why is she so meek all of a sudden?
Take a chance on this one, you won't regret it.
2389 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book is written by a full blooded heretic and one that seeks to destroy the gospel with his hell bound false doctrines (Gal 1:8). This man is one of the biggest heretics alive today as he clearly teaches another gospel message. To counter the lies of this hell bound message taught in this book check out the books Christ Among other gods by Erwin Lutzer, Jesus Among other gods by Ravi Zacharias, and Invasion of other gods by David Jeremiah.
Is she schizophrenic though? Is she suffering from delusions and hallucinations? Or is something otherworldly going on?
I absolutely love this series.
9933 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a very competently written account of the development of 'Facebook'. It tells the inside story from the point - of- view of those inside, including the one most inside of all , Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. It repeatedly makes the point that Zuckerberg's dedication to his initial vision focusing on 'transparency' and a world in which there is more and more open communication enabled him to time and again avoid advertising and money- temptations which would have stopped the 'Facebook' momentum. Kirkpatrick shows how Zuckerberg was helped by and learned from many others in the course of 'Facebook's development. He tells about critical developments in financing the organization. He is especially good in discussing the innovations which enabled Facebook to outstrip its rivals. He tells the story of expansion to new publics and how even in the early days of adding new universities to the site Zuckerberg knew how to wisely pace this. My own problem with the book and perhaps with 'Facebook' itself although I am not an active participant in it, and am therefore not the best authority for this, is my sense of lack of depth and real thought as to its meanings and implication. Zuckerberg 's character is not really analyzed in depth by Kirkpatrick. Perhaps there is not that much depth to analyze but still there is almost nothing said about his family, his social and political loyalties, his personal relationships. The examples given of social and political changes which 'Facebook' have enabled still do not indicate that it will be a major player in determining the political future of Mankind.
1039 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I tried this one and found little of interest.
I was pleased to visit J.L. Langley's site and find out that the next book in the With or Without series is complete and with Langley's editor. If things go as indicated on her site, that book, WITH ABANDON, will be available in December of this year. I'm looking forward to it, but even more so Sterling and Rhys' book, WITHOUT FEAR, which is in production but on hold at the moment. There's just something about Langley's characters and the world that she's created here for this series that are appealing to me, even with the issues I had with this one and the last. More books in the series is good news.
9187 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a wonderful read and a very different shifter story. The hero is the heroine. Got to love that! This story reads like a fairy tale, but leads to other stories that I am looking forward to reading!
3517 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love to read series and this one was great. MS does a great job of character building and fresh stories.
But the Bourgeoisie also created its nemesis, the Proletariat, a class of labourers who can live only so long as they find work and who can only find work if their labour increases capital (is profitable).
5696 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I didn't know that there were such books written so long ago and I'm enjoying these stories. I hope other give them a read!
422 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a book that has touched my heart. This man's account of his NDE builds your faith and takes away the fear of death. I would highly recommend this book for the affirmation of the love of God.
1704 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I picked this book up as I've always had a fondness for Ms Coulter's Sherbrook family. Even though the family is only tangently attached, I was hoping for a good read. It starts out well, but then the romance moves a little too quickly; I prefer a little more sexual tension & conflict before the romantic heroes decide they're right for each other. But then the novel turns into a weak attempt at a Patricia McKillip-like fantasy and loses the relationship development. The fantasy world nags at me like a sore tooth. The fantasy is random, meanders, makes no real sense, and simply falls flat. It's a rather simplistic yet nonsensical alternate world without real weight to it. I'm left feeling like I thought I picked up that wonderfully, rich Ghirardelli dark chocolate and ended up with the cheap, awful milk chocolate accidentally purchased at the dollar store...
8216 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I can read a book in a day without batting an eyelash and yet it has taken me over a month to suffer through 3 of the books in this bundle. They are just unbelievably bad. I'm shocked because I loved the Lords of the Underworld and I ran through those books like water, but these....ugh, so bad. None of the girls are likeable, none of the conflict is interesting. And like another person pointed out, all these virgin women want there men to take them roughly. If one more virgin shouts "Harder", I'm going to hurl. I expected better because it's Gena and I assumed one can't just turn off their ability to write. Wrong!!
Stumbled onto this book and I liked it a lot, but it feels like a book two, but it's a stand alone. Lee and his two girls' story doesn't exist yet, but hope springs eternal and I will keep an eye out to read it when it does. Fast paced and a little short. I would have like to know more of their background.
Horace is Will's friend and a knight trainee. He is very good with sword and lance, seeming to be a natural armsman.
She did tell me a lot about this book and class talks in the classroom. It got her to rethink about eating and the class wasn't about that LOL but it help her to rethink about other things that the class was teaching too.
5309 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this book for a someone that needed some instruction in handling money and getting out of debt. They really did appreciate the book and are following the plan. Anyone can certainly benefit from Dave Ramsey's common sense approach to handling money.
Who she is, is a courageous, loyal, strong and determined young woman who will one day make a great ruler; if she survives.
3506 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these books by Maggie Shayne. She is awesome!!!!!!!! The stories are a great read for anyone who loves romance.
7987 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This being the first Sci-Fi romance I have ever read, I was a little iffy going into this book, but I ended up loving it! It has a realistic enough vibe to it, that you can relate to the characters, care about them, and find them damn hot!
Thanks to the reviewer who suggested the Daily Kos. Updated frequently during the past 48 hours, including snippets of related international headlines!
Ballroom Dancing is Shanna's life. She will do anything to win the coveted championship - something that has so far eluded her. To that end, she has gone through so many partners she has been nicknamed the Bitch of the Ballroom. But the competitive gene runs strong in Shanna's family, and she is the only one that hasn't yet proved her skill with a trophy. She has given up everything for that goal, even to the exclusion of friendships or romance.
references to Dante
4437 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I own all Abigail Reynold's adaptations and am a huge fan. This one definitely is a departure from Darcy, Elizabeth, Mr. Bennet and even Georgianna's characters as we have all grown to know and love. Still, I enjoyed this clever take on what could have happened if. My favorite line in the book occurs in Chapter 3 when Darcy brings Bingley to see Jane in London: " 'Miss Bennet, it was not generous of me. I wanted to give you all that is mine, but to my misfortune, I discovered that I only possessed two things which you wanted: another chance for Mr. Bingley and your sister, and a book.' ... His voice carried finality as he raised her hand to his lips and kissed it lightly, trying to store the sensation to memory." Abigail Reynold's is a master at toying with our romantic sensibilities and this courageous departure from the original novel has much to recommend.
The scientific explanation seems more than a little far-fetched to me. I don't want to give too much away, but there are a few details that just don't make much sense. (If you need more blood in your *veins*, then *drinking* blood isn't going to do you much good?) While I usually like it when an author doesn't simply say "It's magic!" and calls it a day, I'd prefer that to an explanation that I can't "believe" in.
5843 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Simon Peter has always been my favorite disciple and after reading this book is even more so! Michael Card reveals Peter to be so human but having so much faith in our Savior! The events surrounding Christ's death and resurrection greatly changed Peter's life! May I, like Peter, be a faith follower of Christ, our Savoir, Redeemer, and found faithful to the end. wonderful book, highly recommend!!
8468 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read all the reviews in amazon for this book. Many folks were upset, saying the book was disorganized and chaotic in structure. Okay, a little bit. But if one is looking for a quotations lexicon, this isn't it. Loosely structured, the volume of quotes at first may appear geared mainly to Christianity. But I give it a 'lightly scattered' easy reading grade. There is a bit of tidyness to the work. So, consider the source, and your literary need. I was fine with it's sometime familiar, sometimes not gallery of statements and sayings and quotes.
3559 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was not your typical romance!!! This was a dark gritty story, with prison, addiction, betrayal, murder and insanity!!! What a read!!! No one was safe in this, haunting tale. This fast paced read will take you on an adventure of sprialling back stories, you won't be able to put down!!! This was a different take on traditional romance...definitely not everyone's cup of tea...but I found it compelling!!! Can't wait for another from this new to me author!!! Way to go!!!
2333 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very interesting take on stories of monsters. The characters are well developed and believable. The author gives the reader insight into both humans and monsters. I look forward to reading the next book.
This is a collection of stories all of which take place in the imaginative 100 Acre Woods revolving around Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends. The stories are a journey of friendship and of growing up. They would be great to read to your younger children, but they are also perfect for your early reader to read as they transition from being a "big kid" to being a kid. If you are nostalgic for your own childhood then I highly recommend that you pick up this book and relive a bit of magic that can be found between a child and their bear.
~Watch Me by Shelley Bradley~
This book contains M/M romance, erotic content.
Cadan is a friendly, if a bit crass and forward, vampire, a break from the popular Emo vamps of late. His chemistry with Bliss is scorching and yet, predictable. The reader is only able to get a glimpse of any deep emotions or conflicts between the pair. Understandably, this short story of less than 100 pages was first featured in an anthology. Thus, there are some limitations as to what an author can reveal in the space allowed, but by the end of the story there are more questions than answers, and although there was the typical Happily Ever After as present in all romances, it almost felt as if some of the most revealing and/or satisfying parts of the story were left on the cutting room floor.
3894 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this but I still want more.
445 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great historical story. You really get a feel for what soldiers in the civil war might have went through. Main character was surprising. I did enjoy the book.
5508 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
But before Charles can get to the bottom of everything that is wrong in Chicagos pack, someone shoots him with a silver bullet. Or was it aimed at Anna? And now he has to confront an alpha while wounded ...
5770 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book I've read by this author, and I absolutely loved it! I think I must have read a different book than the other two who reviewed this, and must say I was shocked by the low ratings. This to me is a classic Harlequin Presents. Pure fantasy. I never took the heroine as a sex crazed gold digger or bimbo at all. Both of them just seemed swept up by each other and just enjoyed each other's company. I loved the twist at the end, though I wish it had been foreshadowed a bit more. Odd that it never would have come up in conversation.....other than that though I really enjoyed this authors writing style and am eager to find other books by her.
Ms. Scottoline's characters are real, and it doesn't take long to realize that she writes from personal experience and observation. She has been described as the "female John Grisham," but that description doesn't do her justice. Like Grisham, her past legal experience has paid off with her ability to create some very believable characters.
3673 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good action good book
3840 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fellow novelist AL Kennedy, reviewing The Gathering for the Guardian, argued that everything Enright has written is "alive with that lovely thing - a fully realised voice: muscular, agile, sometimes witty, sometimes hallucinogenic, often dark and lyric in a quiet and horribly skillful way".
590 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I had looked forward to this book so much and I was so disappointed. It was incredibly slow moving which puzzled me until I realized that these were a bunch of college lectures hobbled together. She went on and on about food but after reading Julia Child's book the descriptions were flat not exciting. If you want to read someone who appreciates food, read Child not Mayes. I really couldn't stand how she mocked other tourists because, believe it or not, Ms. Mayes you too are a tourist. If I was that cruise company, I'd send her a bill. She also seems to have a major problem with overweight people. It was a catty, boring book. I wished I had read the reviews before I bought it.
This is another book that really doesn't belong in the Winnie the Pooh canon. The poems are slightly more complex than those in When We Were Very Young; clearly, the son Milne was writing for has gotten a little older and the father writes what the son will enjoy. I can't wait to read them to my grandchildren.
It didn't blow my mind, or anything; I know these kinds of these happen, have read things about them, and know that they can turn out like this, I just wasn't expecting a YA book to go that far, I guess. And I feel bad saying that, as I know YA books go farther than most people (people that don't read the genre, at least) think, but still. It was darker than I expected. And because of how dark it was, I have a hard time deciding what to rate the book, and how exactly I feel, and what really to think about it. It's just, there was so much. So much to take in, or something.
The race to stop the reveal is close. Get on board for a roller coaster ride to keep the vampires a secret.
Pure entertainment. A couple of stories were short, but that's okay. It just gives you the feeling that you're reading a journal.
As for the title change from Oakleaf Bearers (Australia) to Battle for Skandia (U.S.), I'd have to say the US title strikes closer to the heartbeat of the story. The Australian title is better seen in scope of the whole series, and probably would have made better sense on book 3...but as mentioned elsewhere, book 3 and 4 could have been one story arc.
4207 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 She is a wonderful author, if you love romance novels, vampire novels, and an intertwined story line, READ ALL OF HER Wings in the Night series, THEY ARE SOOO GOOD!!!!!
I received copy of the Total Money Makeover from the BookSneeze program in exchange for this review.
4406 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read more of these than I care to admit and Abigail is easily my favorite author in this genre. She does take liberties with characters and story line but if that wasn't ok with me I would just stick to rereading Pride and Prejudice.
2500 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I purchased the Kindle edition of this book for the portability. I thought it would be great to be able to decide on a recipe and access the ingredient list on my iPhone while shopping.
2871 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed the subject and the characters. My only problem was that the author took too long to get from point to point. To much detail for what was obvious. Still it was well written and I enjoyed it.
The story that unfolds is not very believable, considering the events that unfold and the fact that they take place in Regency England, but that didn't bother me in the least. I expected--and hoped--to read some hot sex in this book, the fully developed story was an added boon. LOL I highly recommend this book.
5651 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I know Ive said some of the others have been one of my favorite Ghostwalker books but, this one is top of the list, my absolute favorite.
5265 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book contains very good, sound financial advice for most people that do not have a handle on their finances. If you have credit card debt and don't know what your current interest rates are on your cards, then this book is probably for you.
3276 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well- rounded believable characters, well -developed plot with twists and turns. I immediately bought another Decker/Lazarus novel. I just wish they were numbered so I could read them in order.
This book is more mystery then what I thought it would be. And I love a good mystery.
The prose here is phenomenal. When I think of this book now, I keep returning to Banville's descriptions of pigeons. At one point, a flight of these birds taking off makes a sound like "derisive applause." Another bird flying through the air looks like (paraphrase here) "a constantly shifting series of inkblots." Who writes like this anymore? Well, apparently Axel Vander in his scholarly works, where he spent much time bending over dictionaries and other writing guides in order to shape his articles and books. One suspects this is a thinly veiled reference to Banville huddling around an Oxford English Dictionary while writing "Shroud." Oddly enough, this is the second book I have read in the past month or so that uses the word "matutinal," meaning something related to, or occurring, in the morning. The other author who freely bandied this word about was Nathaniel Hawthorne. Now if you are familiar with Hawthorne's work, you know his prose is fabulous. Banville's prose is just as spectacular as Hawthorne and his fellow 19th century authors.
9246 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 totally enjoyed this book, I hope the author continues to produce these kinds of storylines
5632 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Read.
3441 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It would be rather difficult for a person who is not familiar with archeological events to list the top ten great discoveries. That is why this book, Ten Discoveries that Rewrote History, by Patrick Hunt, is a great help. The author not only lists these discoveries for us but also points out their historical significance and the circumstances surrounding their discoveries.
2726 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Please don't read this book. Your life will be better without having read it, I can actually promise that. I was swayed by the positive reviews but I should have known, some people can read very disturbing things and not mind it. It's about hurting children, molestation, kidnapping, rape, violent beatings, murder.... See? Some things you can't un-read.
817 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a heartbreaking story and an amazing turn at justice. The sisterhood lose Julia, Jack and Nicki make up. The find a woman who needs justice and they serve it up
There was a "Forward" included that introduced Wistril and his apprentice, Kern. While helpful, I have always felt that stories should speak for themselves.
5595 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A wonderful happily ever after novella. The characters are intense and very well written. A fierce love hate relationship that draws you in and keeps you turning the pages to experience the next moment.
5080 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 46,220 locations - 14 stories. Active Table of Contents. Just an incredible value.
8717 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Elizabeth Lennox always writes a good story, but this one really was great. The Greek tycoon was thoughtful, caring, romantic---so unlike the male leads in other similar storylines. I couldn't help rooting for him to win Helen over. Super read!
My only complaint is the editing. No matter which of his books I read, I find spelling, usage and grammar errors. Along with issues like the description of a character in the beginning of this book, named Jimmy Redhorse, who at the end of the book is named Charlie. L. J. Martin clearly knows better than these errors might lead you to believe if you based your opinion on a single book. It's disappointing to have your brain stutter over dumb mistakes and interrupt the flow of rather good stories.
His baby, his bride...but his love isn't part of the bargain...
8949 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I wish these books were not on my kindle. They are just garbage and i don't want anyone to think i read that type of book
The format of the book was well done. The only slight issues I had were the use of one slang word at least twice. This is a book from a predominately Christian viewpoint, so seeing those surprised me a bit.
Note on Kindle formatting: Good. There were a couple of issues, but nothing to distract from the reading experience.
Hampered by the extreme rules of etiquette governing proper men and women of the day, Van Tassel nevertheless pursues Miss Bliss, finally persuading her to marry him despite her the fact that, as she honestly tells him, she does not love him. Love will come, thinks Van Tassel, hardly able to believe his luck in winning his prize. And that hope, that fantasy, that overwhelming obsession of his entire being, eventually destroys the narrator, his wife, and his entire family.
Indeed, there are whole passages that are redundant and serve to do nothing to advance the story. In this universe, military men conduct 20-minute long conversations to debate the pros and cons of helping a stranded soldier in the middle of an epic battle, and the dialogue is incessant in its repetition.
Rating: 4/10
With all of the self-improvement books out there, I still find this to be a treasure, at least for a select group.
9962 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Alice Hart is an Alice In Wonderland nut. Everything in her life equates to something from AIW. This woman gets into more scrapes and situations than even Alice. She goes from one disaster to another. It's a riot!
9886 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Right from the start I need to chime in and tell you that this is not a work of fiction nor is it a novel nor is it an in depth study of the history of the Book of Kells. No, what this is is an essay using The Book of Kells as its subject matter. But this is a good thing, in particular since it is a very, very well written essay and I do love a good essay no matter the subject matter. Good writing is becoming a rare commodity these days and when we find a bit of it we need to grasp it closely.
Zuckerberg continued on with amazing successes like creating the News Feed so members were able to just watch their friends news unfold in a streamer with out having to click on their profile page. He created commercial pages that brought businesses on to his site. Later he made Facebook like a platform where others could build applications to run on. He opened up facebook to High School students and then the world one step at a time. He grew his company to a $20 billion market valuation in a matter of years.
Nannette
1837 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love all her books.
The secondary characters, or should I say cast of thousands were really distracting. Even with the best will in the world, I couldn't differentiate between the HEA fodder. Introducing all of them at once seemed a bit of a clumsy move even though I can understand that some characters were needed to assure Greg that Lissianna was sweet and really needed his help. The interactions between the secondary characters lacked some maturity. A pyjama for people over the age of 200 just seemed bizarre and for no purpose other than to allow the females to strut around in their rainbow of baby-doll lingerie. The villain of the piece was no better constructed as he basically had a neon sign pointing to him, yet Lissianna and the others were completely flummoxed.
One after another, little girls who like to play in parks are found murdered with signs of molestation. Martin Beck is now an inspector superintendent, but his promotion makes him feel no special competence to deal with so vile a killer.
I felt the book was off because the Colm & Gabrielle pretty much didn't even meet each other until the midway point in the book. There was such a confusing back story and all the other mini plots that my head was spinning. I just wanted Colm and Gabrielle to meet and it was getting frustrating that it hadnt happened yet. Afterall in all the other books, Garwoods characters were married near the beginning of the book. (which I loved)
3397 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good book. Fast reading. Enjoyable
4740 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Mistaken for a Mistress - MINI The one star is for the introduction of the story, which appeared promising. However, the rest of the story fell short and wasn't worth my time. Both characters lacked likability or chemistry. The story was not romantic and didn't work for me. I don't see these two as compatible.
3986 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As soon as I finish this book I start it again. Keeping myself grounded in all its principles.
Captain Wulf Caradoc, as the heir of the Prime leader, is expected to assist with negotiations on behalf of his people. The secret, secondary part of his agenda is to look for his gemate, the genetically ideal mate that will be bonded to him mentally, physically and emotionally until the end of his days. The ambassadorial team he is assigned to escort is attacked by space pirates hired by Prime malcontents. Despite their skillful defense tactics, Wulf, his crew, and their charges are in danger until Alliance forces can reach them.
I felt this story started off very weakly. I almost did not continue because I found the scenario at the academy incredibly silly and far-fetched. If she's going to get kicked out, I would've preferred it for an actual mistake, rather than because something someone beyond her control did... It seemed like the author was afraid to make her character less than perfect. Also it seems like it's always MEN who mess with Ky. This happens several times in the book. It got a bit old.
16. Thought-provoking, great scholarly work that will be referenced for years to come.
6732 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As always, a well-witten story that can stand alone or follow-up as a continuation of the series. My ONLY disappointment is that I felt, with the nature of these particular characters, they were deserving of a full-length Novel. Specifically Zane, who has been introduced much before, and the horrible things he experienced. It would have been nice to see more time given to his happy conclusion. For those of you that are new to this Author, I would highly suggest starting with the 1st book of the series. For once you do that, not only will you be compelled to read the others, but you will know why we willingly pick up any scraps that we can!
3133 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic book. I read it once and will read it again periodically. A must read for anyone looking to grow closer to God through the Holy Spirit.
5717 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 His explanation make perfect sense..... once he tells you. They are a fun read and a great break from the present day mystery writers.
I thought what the heck, it's only a dollar. ..totally worth the dollar.
9129 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story is entertaining. a few unexpected twists show me that the Author has a creative mind and I like creativity. A good short entertaining read.
8327 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another Awesome book by Elizabeth Lennox. I have just about read ALL of her books and I gotta tell you that she is an excellent author!!! I'm just waiting for her new ones coming out.
I recommend this book to everyone, because it leaves you with a warm and happy feeling.
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review.
4096 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mr Peek can really give you a peek into a new world. His characters are real and sometimes sad,but they are interwoven into a new realm. Fast paced and exciting is how I would describe the plot. It was hard to put down.
Dana Marie Bell writes this story with such humor and drama that I was quickly caught up in the romance between Becky and Simon and was unable to put this book down. SWEET DREAMS is the second book in the HALLE PUMA series and flows beautifully from the first book WALLFLOWER. Becky's feisty comments and loving nature really kept me chuckling and Simon seems to get a real kick out of her snappy comebacks. I loved getting to know all of the characters in this story and they each quickly began to feel like treasured friends that I'll be happy to revisit many times in the future.
1464 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book took you places you would not ordinarily think about.
6101 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was interesting from the very first page and just kept peaking your interest throughout the whole book - another good one by Karen Rose.
1740 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Absolutely fantastic series! Sexy vamps, scary bad guys, well told. Loved all the heroes and heroines equally...can't pick a favorite. Want more!!! Please!
I love seeing the other characters from the other books in this series show up later with updates of their lifes as the books go along. In this book, Tabitha's sisters are involved and Valerius brother Zarek and his enemies Julian and Kyrian finally become to a truce and understanding and become one big happy family.
2176 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have passed over this book. It just did not look that interesting and it seemed like this was the one and only book written by Samantha Cruise so it cannot be that good, can it?
A good book. Read, enjoy, and be challenged to improve your financial situation.
5246 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I felt compelled to review Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey due to recent life circumstances that have nudged me to re-assess my life when I realized that I could achieve financial freedom for my husband and I by the time I am 50 as long as I stop financially digging even with just having a minimum wage job and figure out some creative ways to double down my saving and LEGALLY increasing my income (due to the fact that it is just my husband and I). Ramsey does advocate making sure to stop digging. However, I understand that I am going to have to make some other tough choices when it comes to following the principles in his book. For instance, he advocates the cash cushion amount needed before one pay extra towards what they owe. However, a person such as myself is obviously going to have to figure out a way to ensure I have an 8 month financial safety cushion in order to pay extra towards what I owe and set a timeline on when I would move to a place with a lower cost of living and at least a somewhat healthy job market for at least minimum wage jobs. The main reason why I rule out living with my family members is mainly because both my biological and adoptive families live in states where a native born U.S. citizen obtaining even a minimum wage job is extremely difficult (in the adverse job markets in those areas (such as those in Illinois and Wisconsin). Im actually surprised that there is little media mention on if there is an adequate number of politicians focusing enough attention on the American states hardest hit when it comes to job creation. Anyhow back to the review of the book, inspiring stores are covered by people who are successfully making financial progress strides sprinkled throughout the book,(for instance the story of Brian and Tammy McKinley pages eighty-four to eighty five), Sandra and John Marsh (pages ninety two to ninety three), and Autumn Key (pages one hundred thirty eight to one hundred and thirty nine). The only other caveat to this book is that he is against the taking out of student loans for college. I reluctantly confess that I would like to continue to take one college class each semester directly related to a career that I intend to pursue (even though I already have one bachelors degree). I have reconsidered taking out a student loan to help pay for my first class. However, in light of my realization towards attaining financial freedom by age 50 and the spirit of this book, I realize now that I must only allow myself to potentially borrow (as a last resort) towards paying for the first class, but make a decision on whether to temporarily halt my studies if Im still looking at borrowing as the only option for my second or third class.
7650 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For the scholar this translation is a must especially for use in comparisons. Good for any library of any good scholar
5581 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good book and good story with a great action sequence. Characters are well thought out and sequence of events is riveting
591 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What would it be like to live in another country? Would it feel like home? Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun, tries to discover how one could feel at home in the different places she and her husband visit.
5412 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ray Malloy needs help in the worst way. His daughter has been allowed to basically run free and now Ray has a five-year-old varmint on his hands. Ray loves his daughter Melody more than anything in this world and wants her to be taught how to be a proper lady so he decides to hire a governess from the east coast to teach Melody girly stuff. Ray doesn't count on his attraction to the governess nor does he realize just how much she has to teach him as well.
5887 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I won this book in a giveaway.
Mary has lost her five year old daughter and her attempts to get back into her routines of life are just not happening. Her mother encourages her to join a knitting circle and so she eventually does, meeting a group of women with stories of their own. One by one, you learn of the sadness and the success of the others in the group and watch as Mary grows stronger.
You admit you are like that too? Then, here's a character you can definitely relate to. His name is Calvin Wheeler and his creator, Scott Cherney, has used him to truly capture the essence of that middle class citizen who questions, "Why does this crap always happen to me?" Cherney calls his novel a black comedy and even a thriller, and although I agree with him entirely I'd also call this novel a blatant truth. What makes it so fun to read is that you'll probably discover you know someone just like Calvin Wheeler. Or, maybe you are Wheeler.
You are taken through so many emotions to the climax at the end
1660 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely love the "funny" werewolves of J.L. Langley. After Without Reservation, here it is With Love: Dev is a strong werewolf who arrives to Asheville for business. Like every good werewolf he wants to meet the local Alpha to give his respect to the leader. But the local alpha is a really piece of shit: when he meets him the alpha is trying to rape Lainey, an omega werewolf. So Dev saves Lainey only to find that he is his mate.
1536 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I finished this book in just a couple of days. I enjoyed reading about familiar charectors, and the story was well written and easy to get totally absorbed in. I would recommend this book and the author to everyone.
7169 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like it because the plot was thoughtful and different. It is nice to have a little imagination in books - that makes the book different from every other cookie cutter romance.
8393 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great light hearted easy read. I started this book late on a Friday and my husband had to pry the kindle from my hands so I would go to bed.
8150 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A must-read for anyone that has ever or will ever deal with the problems of caring for an elder with cognitive impairment. I didn't find the story sad due to the courage, support and love all the family members showed in times of crisis. Each of them might have been flawed but they still were able to pull together and find a way to cope.
This is a good book for people who like women disguised as men stories where the women are strong and fully capable of taking care of themselves. The heroine was no wimpering female, and the hero was lovable too.
1244 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book seemed to lack a complete train of thought due to it trying to cram more than one theme between it's pages.
We all know that ultimately Philip Marlowe, Philip of the seven novels (crime novels if you like but I would argue just novels and let them fall where they may in that genre), who became the proto-type, or one of the proto-types, of the hard-boiled but honest and clever detectives that dominate the genre now. Yes, Marlowe was the quintessential tough private eye but he did not spring up from nowhere and the book under review, The Simple Art Of Murder, a selection of short stories from early in the late-blooming Chandler's literary arsenal put paid to that point. Here Chandler was working out the code that Marlowe will eventually follow, the code of the honest detective doing honest work in this wicked old world in order to bring a smidgen of justice to the cases in front of him. To make a living as well. And not be afraid to take an occasional bong on the head or a stray slug for the good of the cause.
The story is written from Hunter's point of view, and gives us such insight into how he thinks. All his fear, hopes, wants, needs. And how utterly and solidly he is in love with and trembles for Max.
Will asking Jesus into your heart get you to heaven?
8712 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The end was predictable, but sometimes a girl likes predictable. I liked the first story and I liked the second.
1323 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic! The author, not being a scientist, is able to put this very complex information in understandable, practical terms. It is one of the best books I have read on this subject, and it is a subject that fascinates me. I highly recommend it.
Rosato's newest client is Alice Connolly, who greets her with the rather surprising revelation that Connolly is Rosato's twin, despite that the two have never met before. The twin thing certainly throws a few extra monkeywrenches into the works of the normal courtroom/detective story, not that it needed any. Connolly is accused of killing her live-in boyfriend, a Philadelphia police officer, and makes nasty hints that other cops are framing her. The first half of the book alternates between Rosato trying to figure out if there really is a conspiracy and trying to figure out whether Connolly actually killed her boyfriend, as the two things aren't necessarily mutually exclusive. This section is standard mystery fare; if you're a fan of the genre, it'll work for you.
Reviewer, TwoLips Reviews, LLC
1053 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wanted something where I could get latest news on the Kindle in an easy format. I tried subscribing to various Kindle newspapers and found that they were too much--too much news, too much other stuff, and most importantly, too much money.
3298 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoy the books by Faye Kellerman. I've purchased several and not been disappointed The stories are interesting, the characters are solid.
In the struggle that follows the confrontation, Mr McKenzie and Agent Daly are flung back in time, in time-travel pod1.
Silent Ray
6271 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the series wish it would continue. Love the was the books made you feel like you were there with the characters. Enjoyed all six books in this series and the prequel was a nice way to start making 7 books all together. Hoping a new series picks up where this one left off.
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9010 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this book. I really liked the way the h/h got together. Just enough angst. The sex scenes weren't overdone; just enough description. The action was well written and believable. I will be reading more in this series.
5157 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All of us misfits gotta stick together, or so Tabitha says. This book is one of my favorite Kenyon reads. I loved Valerius. His dry wit and humor will keep you amused through the entire book. His reaction to penironi was epic! Tabitha is a wonderful, quirky, not-your-typical heroine. PLUS you learn more about Acheron and how a careless word, spoken in anger, has unforeseen consequences and changes the destiny of someone he loves. The relationship between Zarek and Valerius is finally settled as well as that of Kyrian and Valerius. I loved the ending and how Kyrian comes "to the rescue" of Tabitha and Valerius when it's time to return his soul.
2359 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Holy Bible, American Standard Version
9574 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 K. A. Mitchell is the Gold Standard for M/M romance. Period. Read anything by this author and you will find honestly realistic characters with amazing stories to tell. I know I'll get a story that will grab me emotionally and hold on tight until the very last word. This is another example of a story you'll stay up late or miss work to finish reading.
2396 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read a lot of books over the years and have to say this is the best book ever! It's funny, thrilling and exciting all rolled into one. I've tried to find more books by John Misak-more recent- but, he must not be writing any more! What a shame! When I can't put a book down and want it to go on forever, that's an amazing thing! LOVED IT! I found I could relate to almost everything he did and said and found myself nodding my head up and down through the enire book!
Upon his release and return to the estate, he is introduced to Jesse-his uncle Hentry's step-daughter and ward from the time she was 15. It is revealed that at that age he had her and sign a proxy marriage certificate to Ryder(Lord Blackwood)-so that Henry and his son Lewis could live off the estate while Ryder is away legally. Of course this makes Jesse Ryder's wife-legally.
Reviewer, TwoLips Reviews, LLC
7. Extention of factories and instruments of production owned by the State, the bringing into cultivation of waste lands. Just look at how BLM came with SWAT teams and snipers to round up a few cattle. Look at all the companies that got into bed with gov like Solyndra who were never viable and ended up costing tax payer billions.
Had I been more knowledgeable about finances and unafraid to ask for help I actually would have cleaned my mess up more quickly. Instead I took the first piece of advice from an individual who appeared to be knowledgable based on his profession - he was a lawyer. He might be great in a trial but the man was ignorant of financial matters & my situation only got worse. Ironically, had I talked to my dad, who did bring me up on many of Dave's principals (save, if you can't afford it than earn it, pay yourself first and pay your bills off ASAP) and I taken the very basic, but good advice of a very good accountant I could have been on Dave's path earlier.
Overall, it's a light, funny and very enjoyable read. I'm glad I read it, and I'm sure I'll continue reading this series when I need to laugh.
7986 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy Mandys books, and this one was no exception. It was a different type of story then her usual, with the setting on another world, but still involved shifters. It was fun to read the banter between Lorelei and Sevan which eventually leads to their mating. The concept of the markings changing or disappearing when your mate appears is a new concept and works. Overall I loved it and cant wait to read the next in the series. Thanks again Mandy!
I borrowed this from my local libraries digital lending program. I WILL be adding it to my permanent collection on my Kindle Fire once my book budget recovers. Yes, this is definitely a keeper!
I just loved this book. I felt I was discovering a fresh and exciting talent during my reading, and only later discovered the wonderful body of work Winton has already produced. He's young, he's talented and this book simply haunts me.
Then there was THE VILLAIN. Way over the top. I was surprised that he wasn't laughing evilly and twirling his mustache every time he was in a scene. The author kept inserting a lot of external conflict instead of just letting the characters react to there own fears. And what felt like it could be great became painful to read.
9301 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I always had a love for the Scriptures. Having it available in an ebook format makes it more accessible. Great!
As he says, he was young and it was all a big game to him when he began. As he grew older he realized more of what he was doing, but he had gotten accustomed to the roller coaster ride. And although he did bilk institutions out of a lot of money, he more than repaid his debt by serving as a security consultant. I wish the US Government would heed his advice, presented in an appendix, on dealing with terrorists.
9890 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is an ultra-short story of a father who watches with delight as his children learn the mysteries of nature through the life of a butterfly - starting from the catapillar stage. Unfortunately, nature is not always beautiful. The author allows you to identify with the father's emotions through the entire process. It is a delightful tale.
4307 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have ordered this book for each of my grandchildren as they turn 6. I have one to go. I received a copy from my grandmother. My oldest daughter took a passage from this book and placed it on the wall in the kids' bathroom. So the parents do read it too. This is a book that should be read to the children until they are old enough for themselves. As this book was 1st released in the 20s and is still being published says everything.
7962 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This was a free download from Kindle, but it did NOT state that it was only a teaser for a forthcoming book. Why do this when we can download a sample of any book and get almost as much content? I thought that this was really deceptive, and consequently will not buy the next book. If you have to read it to be happy, ***SPOILER***
3045 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 as described
6165 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Karigan's story reminds me of the kind of tale Mercedes Lackey might write in some respects--a tale of a school-age child coming into her own, discovering her power, becoming an adult, and running headlong into destiny. However, I like Kristen's approach better than Mercedes's. Ms. Lackey's books tend to be blatant wish-fulfillment fantasies, in which the teen in question overcomes bullies, shows everyone up, and becomes a hero in everyone's eyes. I find such books to be like cupcakes: delicious, but you can't eat more than one or two at a time.
To sum, I would recommend checking this out of the library to read and save your money for a better book.
** reviewer for romance authors that rock
7339 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is really a book of 3 short stories about the wizard Wistril. He lives in a castle with gargoyles and a snarky apprentice. He just wants to be left alone to drink beer, eat good food and work on his research. Don't we all? But he seldom gets what he wants. These stories were wonderful, creative and very funny. Frank Tuttle is a relatively new author on the scene, but definitely one to watch out for. I greatly hope to see more of Wistril in the future!
John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series began four books ago with THE RUINS OF GORLAN, about a young boy who is chosen to train to become a Ranger. Rangers function as their kingdom's intelligence-gathering agency, border patrol and guerrilla fighters. They are skilled in stealth, woodcraft and marksmanship. Their acutely trained reflexes, along with their tracking skills and the ability to go unnoticed in almost any environment, give them a reputation that borders on the uncanny.
472 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I decided that I should go back and read some of Allison's earlier books. I've read all of her Lucy Kincaid series to date. I recommend her books. They are well written, great character development. And excellent examples of how to write a series and keep it fresh.
Here is the entire summary of the incredibly thin plot: College athletes Maverick and Duke are in love but they will never admit it because THEY ARE NOT GAY.
This is a prime example of the heart wanting what the heart wants no matter how long it takes. Just goes to show you can listen to your heart and be guide to your destiny or listen to your brain (rationalize what's best and make a lot of mistakes). This story grab me from page one and did not let go until I finished the story, meaning I didn't put this book down until I finished it. I truly enjoyed and recommend this book. In the sea of mediocre stories available right now, this one is definitely not mediocre and worth reading.
Ray was a great character as well, in a very disturbing way. I appreciated hearing about his backstory and how he was sexually abused by his mother, and while of course that doesn't justify what he does to Alice, it at least offered a type of explanation.
Cold Dish (2004)
7697 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read it holds your attention inviting you to continue on to find out who will be next.
Even though I'm a historian and very familiar with the Middle Ages, I found the first half of this book to be disturbingly intense. Accurate, yes, but intense, too. There's a big difference between reading about the nitty-gritty of medieval life in nonfiction and reading about it happening to characters that you take an immediate likeing to in fiction. The stage was set in the first paragraph where the author comments - almost in passing - that William was walking through the aftermath of a battle barefoot. Ick! Even if you know that as a Francisican friar, William never would wear shoes, it's still an "Ick!" moment - but absolutely true to the time period.
Her name isn't really Alice. She used to be Kyla. She was 10 years old and thought the man was being so helpful. Now Kyla is dead because that is the only way to be with Ray. Her heart keeps beating, but it's dead. How can that be? Ray will kill her parents if she runs. If only they knew what happens when the door closes and he takes her. Sometimes he almost kills her and then kisses away the bruises, the bloodied lips, the torn flesh, the bite marks. She belongs to him. He is all-powerful, she is nothing. Ray's charm fools them all, but Alice knows:
Reading the prequel, Golden Eyes, first isn't necessary but it, too, is a good story. Duncan's thoughts as he interacts with the cheetah, and at the discovery of the woman-who-is-a-cheetah are funny and delightful.
At the beginning of Accidentally Dead, things haven't changed much as far as her abrasive personality goes. Though she has started a new job as a dental hygienist - which is a turn in the upwards direction for our protagonist - that, my friends, is where the trouble begins. This time it isn't her mouth that gets her into trouble, but a sexy mysterious guy who takes a bite out of her while looped up on happy gas.
Greg Statleon never meant to bite Nina. He did not expect his reaction
206 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 What do a dwarf, a factory girl, Freud, and some gangsters have in common? Very little. In general, I don't mind alternating narration but in this case it was a burden. Jumping between characters and time lines, even within the chapter, it was unclear what was happening when and to whom. The storylines are supposed to intertwine, but there wasn't enough connection between the stories to make it a success. Dreamland is another novel with potential that needed more polish.
1567 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was my favorite of the Highland Warrior series.
I loved the 'twist' at the end of the book too! I couldn't put this book down,and was up reading at 4am when I finally came to the end. I, literally, sat up and exclaimed "You've GOT to be kidding me!" In a good way! Don't let my exclamation put you off, the twist really set the tone for the 2nd book.
Written right after the event in 1912. Still as riveting to read about as ever. Highly recommended.
381 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There is a lot more here than what was put into practice by the Soviet Block. I'd rather not accept the general rejection of Communist thought without being informed personally. It should be read by anyone interested in political thought and influences. This thinking is pretty much rejected and without expression in the United States, but it is alive and well in most of the rest of the world, most especially in many European countries.
For me the worst part of this book was the sex. This book had some of the hands down worst written sex scenes I've ever read, and let me tell you I have read some truly terrible sex scenes. Let's go to the book for some examples shall we.
Lissi was nice, and after delving deeper into her past I understand her fear of blood. Greg was understanding, well, after a while, and they seemed to good for each other. But being immortal is not that easy when it comes to men.
5394 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a good twist, on a already great story. I was glaf that everyone ended up happy in the end. I could not put it done!
John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series began four books ago with THE RUINS OF GORLAN, about a young boy who is chosen to train to become a Ranger. Rangers function as their kingdom's intelligence-gathering agency, border patrol and guerrilla fighters. They are skilled in stealth, woodcraft and marksmanship. Their acutely trained reflexes, along with their tracking skills and the ability to go unnoticed in almost any environment, give them a reputation that borders on the uncanny.
I had kept unread this ebook on my kindle for ages but haven't read it before because lately I had very bad luck with this type of short presentations to new series.....but I was in a mood for a short read so I gave it a try..so glad I did...despite the short length this story is very well written and the plot original and well developed ( AND has an ending, that is, you will not be forced to purchase the next in the series to know what was all about; though after reading this one it actually did a great job as a teaser because I will definitely continue reading the series )
5542 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this is the second book in the series, and it was just as wonderful as the first, you met adora in the first book, as just a side character, this is her story, and in no way a let down, cant wait to read more
Our lovely heroine carried around a lot of anger and let it be the focus of many acts in her life - including her sexual adventures with the raedjour. When Diana finally mets her match the sparks fly.
6643 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book really confused me. I was able to put most of my questions aside and enjoy the book for what it was- a Swiss Family Robinson story about teenagers.
23 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I always love Shreves genius in coming up with tales of woe. She is a master story teller and can weave the tiniest detail of a personality in moment in time, and eventually have it implode. Such a wonderful descriptive writer and she seems to know these people well and she understands her characters with true subtleties. This was a wonder rich book but not a tale that was at all enjoyable. The narrator was a true sociopath, he wanted his own way and did not really care how he got it or whom he hurt. I think a lot of people think these types of people are not caring or loving, they are but not if it does not suit their purpose. How he manipulated his daughter was disgusting. But the cleverness of Shreve's writing shone through with how she wove a tale of true tragedy on something so simple as marrying someone you do not love. The Asher brothers were an interesting pair, we knew very little about them but amazingly their characters seemed to come alive within the Tale. None of the Characters were particularly endearing they were slighty grey and sad. I could see how the tale could have had a few endings and was glad that Shrive took it the ways she did. A very good read and one to try if you are not depressed by bad romantic or life choices.
A nice heart tugging story of love lost and found.
Anticipation is the perfect title for Jonas and Deidre's story. I
Threaten a witness? You die.
Armchair Interviews says: The Widow of the South is a must read that will leave you breathless.
4986 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this series!! Tired of hearing that yet?! So glad my friend introduced me to these books! Happy reading!
5790 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "My Lady Compelled," and from what I gather from the reviews of the 5 book bundle, the entire "My Lady Series" should come with a warning label stating that these novellas are NOT for the puritanical and Contains Intense Explicit Sexual Content and Suggestive Language. If you are looking for a "Clean" regency romance then this is definitely NOT the novella or the Series for you! Hopefully, now those readers who find said content so "utterly offensive" will stop reading this little gem and giving it such low ratings solely or primarily because their sensibilities are so woefully offended by the explicit sexual content. Thereby, allowing readers who enjoy a good carnal literary rump to notice, read and enjoy this sexy and bawdy little piece.
I would love it if the author was able to make the book $3.00 and get some money for his work so that he could write a second. For a debut novel which I believe this is, it was a stellar performance. The character development was great. I could have used a little more antagonist descriptions ( its good to also get to know the bad guys we don't like), but the good guys were very knowable lovable. Sure parts were a little far fetched but its fantasy fiction?
9111 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The attraction was there from the beginning (hot). Too bad it they wasted 10 years. I like the fact she wait for him, to give herself to him.
While I was reading the book I kept hoping the main characters' would find a way to be together. So for me, the ending was quite satisfying when they were able to be together. I also like the way F.E. Heaton briefly brings in descriptions of characters from previous books in the series, in order to tie the series together. It makes it worthwhile to keep reading her books. This is a book I would read again.
Once again, Moon gives us an underestimated female protagonist who discovers herself to be tough and resourceful. It may be something of a formula for her, but she does it very well, and I don't mind it. The plot clicks along at a good pace, and the minor characters are sufficiently varied.
1891 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While there is some action in the book it is one of the slower Rangers apprentice books. The story is filled with constant obstacles for our characters to overcome with more than just blade or arrow. Having read through the series this book largely sets up the action-packed fourth book which is also the last book of this particular story arc of the Rangers apprentice. It is well worth the read if you love books one and two
8101 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 H.G. Wells is one of my favorite writers. If you want some good reading this is an awesome collection. Many of his most famous writings are in this collection. You won't be disappointed, I know I wasn't.
I'm glad I took the time to read the book as it was an extremely fun read and I found myself actually rooting for a criminal even though what he was doing was abhorrent.
Guns, Germs, and Steel is crammed with facts and densely written. It doesnt make for light reading. But if you have any interest in understanding how the world came to be as it is, youll find this book highly rewarding.
This book is the compilation of surveys, focus group discussions, and lots of highly revealing emails and letters from women all over the country. Then Jeff & Shaunti dig through all of the data to help us guys figure out what's really going on inside the hearts and minds of the special women in our lives.
2751 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was a fun book to read and discuss at our book club
With a much smoother narrative, more realistic dialogue, and a deeper, more complex story, Langley has improved greatly on her With or Without series in this second installment. Remi and Jake are good together, and Remi's brother Sterling is utterly charming (high point of the book for me). Jake's partner Rhys and his friends are all strong secondary and ancillary characters, and the threat of Remi's father is far more intense and well developed than the suspense aspects of the previous book. Remi's past is brutal and heartbreaking, and the effects on his personality and character are realistic and traumatic. All in all the characters are likable and the story is sound.
4873 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a fantastic book. I didn't want to put it down. I look forward to more from this author!! Great job!
8245 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was pleasantly surprised of the the author's way to introduce a woman in a men-family. It was interesting to read about the mechanics of a three way relationship. The dose of spice was just enough, so were the emotional ties.
2334 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Every well written, well thought out and had a hard time putting it down once I started reading. Loved it.
It's a dramatic story, but also includes moments of humor that ring true to a teenage girl. Written by someone who obviously remembers what being a teenager is actually like.
6590 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The story got bogged down in details in some parts, like all the construction details and the food supplies procurements and glossed over in others like Jackie's strange reaction to the appearance of the bikers, Pete's murder and Luis's disappearance. I, personally was thankful the details of the rapes and child molestation were left out (although some of the other reviews try to imply otherwise.) I can only suppose they were included to show how some people would react in an "end of civilization" setting.... Some reviewers complained of the "open" ending....perhaps this will lead to a second book, I actually liked it.....
8085 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was my first Anya Bast book and I really liked it. I have looked at some of her other reads but her books seems a little too far fetched for me but to each his own. What makes this book so different from other menage stories is that the author took the time to really develop her characters. The men got to know their woman. They did not claim her and wisk her off and screw like bunnies 24/7. They took the time to woo her, they loved her, respected her, and they honored her. I also loved the fact that it was quite ways into the book before they actually had sex. This was a great read and one I would highly recommend! I would have loved more action and intrigue but for the most part I loved it. I hope this books becomes a series. Great job Ms. Bast.
9007 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just started this series and fell in love with it. Plus her SO I series is awesome too. Looking forward for the next in both.
7706 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has a little of everything. Jim might be in his sixties but that doesn't hold him back. His colorless workaday life is thrown into craziness as an old classmate is murdered. As he starts to investigate further more former queen bees of his high school days are being exterminated in violent ways. Budget cuts to the local police force leave him and his biker buddy scratching their bald heads and taking up the torch to protect Dee, themselves. Dee, a former unrequited crush from yesteryear, now shares many of his interests and returns his affection all while hiding from whoever is murdering their classmates. They get closer as the body count rises. This book is humorous and action packed. A great read for those who like funny everyman heroes who can rise to action and save the day.
If you enjoy urban fantasy, this story is a unique take on the genre, even for Ms. Briggs herself. It allows the reader to experience--by the author showing it rather than merely telling it--how two werewolves discover their true mate. I love the take on that connection that Briggs has, that there is a human side and a wolf side to each werewolf, and they are separate enough that the hero, Charles, calls his wolf, "Brother Wolf." The wolf can claim as a mate the wolf side of a fellow werewolf while the human side of that werewolf simultaneously feels a weak or nonexistent attraction to the other werewolf's human side. By the same token, the human side of a werewolf can fall in love with the human side of another werewolf, but their wolf sides may refuse to mate with each other. In either case, attempting to become spouses/mates is a real problem. In the case of Anna and Charles, their wolves are instantly, intensely bonded to each other, and the bonding of their human sides is more complex and takes more time, especially when Anna's self-esteem has bottomed out from years of horrible abuse.
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7749 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amazing!!! This book kept you wanting more! I didn't want to put it down!!! I WILL read all Jim Richard novels I come across.
4280 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I wanted very badly to like this book. The idea that you can eat enough to be full and find substitutes for the way fattening things that we all love is a great idea. However, in presenting these recipes, there is an overload of aftificial sweetener and some gross-out foods that would not satisfy me in my most desperate hour.
I didn't expect as much character development in the first two shorter works. The third one was much longer and should have given us more insight, especially into Wistril's motivations.
5240 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought it for my sister and she thinks it is a great book!
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the UK several times... so it is more than a passing interest.
5850 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jane Austen's books have stood the test of time. Her insight into human nature is right on. I have read several of her book two and three times.
5431 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Many people can write books, few can write short fiction, but Frank Tuttle is clearly one of them. This piece is extremely well-written:
This book has everything you could want: Vampire Sorcerers, hunky shifters, badass heroines, life and death situations. Everything that signifies a Mandy Roth book. Fabulous series and I'm looking forward to the other books in the series!!
and breakfast while they are away. Jonas Mendez is the town's sheriff.
5840 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Who is your favorite Biblical character? One of mine has long been Peter because, despite of how close he was to Jesus, he made many mistakes and committed many sins. From Michael Card comes The Fragile Stone, subtitled The Emotional Life of Simon Peter. It covers every encounter that Peter had with Jesus, as well as Peter's life as a preacher, healer, prisoner, reconciler, and writer. I continue to enjoy each new book I read by Card.
8575 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enjoyed this story even though it was a short one. Perhaps it's because I'm a sucker for stories where something physical happens to either the H or h, which makes them realize how much they love each other and eventually brings them together. Good story, good ending. A book I'd recommend reading.
Vivian Arend continues to intrigue me with her storylines for the Granit Lake Wolves series. I have enjoyed this series from the start. The latest is Wolf Games where one woman learns how truly strong she is as well as finds her mate in someone she would have feared even months ago. Each of the stories in this series have all dealt with some strong social issues from being deaf to brutal attacks, but in such a way as the reader enjoys the story and wants to see the outcome. I think Ms. Arend has an interesting way to approach these issues and frankly her alpha wolves are incredibly hot and her heroines super spunky so she has me hooked and looking for book four already.
9834 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not quite what I was expecting. But an interesting and entertaining read nonetheless. Occasionally had to look up an Italian word, but that just makes it a learning experience.
Some times I got frustrated and annoyed because I felt that Alicia should've had said something. And the people around her? Yes, we are like that, we see a kid on the street and we don't ask anything because we don't want to get involved. After reading this book I'm ready to not take appearances for granted anymore.
1866 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the best one in the series (I've read about 8 so far) and it is well written and interesting to read. It is a terrific fairy tale about Scheherazade (the original Russian spelling) who is remarkably mature and not annoying at all. Granted, I am an adult who occasionally likes to read books that are clearly too young for me, so it is likely that teenage heroines would sometimes be irritating, but I think The Storyteller's Daughter appeals to young women and adult women alike. Nicely done, Cameron Dokey. Thank you.
3596 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Iove All of Brenda Jackson's books. the characters are Intriguing, funny and extremely romantic. Love them all. I can hardly wait for the next book.
3874 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really don't understand why this book hasn't gotten better reviews. I found it Sexy, titillating, the idea for that century was taboo which made the story exciting. The hero was handsome and Alpha. What's not to like? I liked it a lot.
There is in fact so little in the book in terms of moral choice -- all the characters are carried along by forces beyond their control, above all the tiresome fuku -- that I suspect it is in fact a superficial novel, dazzling in the virtuosity of its language but not destined for a long shelf life.
3282 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book I ever read of Fay Kellerman. I had read all of her husbands books.
Sevan is a captain in the Commission. For the last 6 months he has been having erotic dreams of his perfect lover and mate. No way is she real! Sevan's ship becomes heavily damaged and calls to Lorelie's planet for help and permission to land. Lorelie receives that call, and despite her better judgment allows him to land.
935 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Grimm's Fairy Tales is highly enjoyable. The stories are fairly entertaining. And the price could not be better. It was free.
1564 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I've been a Garwood fan since the release of The Bride in about 1973 and her historical romances are my favorite because they are light, funny fairytales that come to life with polite-lady heroines whose gentle, yet courageous manner wins the heart of their warrior husbands. This book never comes to life; Gabrielle allows life to happen to her instead of earning people's respect and goodwill. She watches life but doesn't participate. Cole is reportedly a fierce warrior yet the reader only sees him chasing around like a chicken with its head cut off. This fierce Highland laird submits to marriage with a hated English woman due to a debt, unbelievable. Basically, the plot has potential but is sorely underdeveloped.
Annie and Emily had some VERY steamy sex scenes, Paisley once again had her butch dominating the femme verbally and physically just how I like it. When Annie walked in the door and told Emily to take off her panties, and teach the whole lesson without them? I was torn between cheering for Emily and being jealous of her. Lol! Not much else to say here, the story was short, and hot...I enjoyed it.
Lisa adores Brett, more so than any other man in a very long time. When she sees Leo at the club, she can't help but bring him upstairs. Lisa has a plan. She knows Brett's secret desires and has one of her own.
5446 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ms. Bell has done it again! She has successfully married a great story line,with drama, and comedy. Leaving the slow, and dragging, that so many that try to do,leaving the reader stuck with a painful experience. That she can d it and with much better results, is quite amazing to me, and leaves the question, why can't more do it like that. Well on to bok 3. Until next time, keep reading.
Read, enjoy, and be challenged!
5492 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book reminds me of what probably happened with the high school "class clown". Lots of light and fun adventures with a US Navy photographer. His way of dealing with his problems was quite entertaining.
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Some of the other reviewers had a problem with the Latin in the book and even complaint about the pages of Latin. But the version I read did not have pages of Latin. Latin was part of the language during that time and fit perfectly with the setting of the story. It wasn't to overpowering that you cannot pick up the story line after you have skipped the Latin. In some cases the translation of Latin to English followed.
4817 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was pleasantly surprised by this novella. It's a quick read and the rather long synopsis above says it all: War. With supernatural beings. Much of this novella hinges on a very epic battle that reminded me so much of the awesome battle scenes on screen in the Lord of the Rings movies. Those were amazing scenes, and Thayer aptly paints a riveting picture of a very different battle raging, in this novella, at the gateway as warriors fight to close the portal and keep evil at bay. Some will perish, some will triumph, and some will get away in this awesome fantasy novella that sets the stage for the full novels in the series. Based on this novella alone, I'd be more than willing to try the first novel in the series, even though I'm not really much into fantasy, as it were.
3695 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was filled with difficult choices, dilemmas and war. Another great story, including a hint of romance. John Flanagan - keep it coming!!!
Lorelie has also been having these erotic dreams....and once she and Sevan set eyes on each other the sparks fly even hotter than before. The problem though, are "the others" on the planet. The ones banished from earth. They want to keep Sevan and Lorelie from mating, even if it means killing them!
I really think some enterprising movie or TV director/producer ought to take these stories and develop them into a good series. Not enough people are familiar with R. Austin Freeman's books, I certainly wasn't and I have been reading who done it's and other mysteries of and on for about 60 years, starting with the Hardy Boys.
Bottom line: this is good news information. The stories are complete and detailed, not just summaries.
1065 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Volume 1 of the Sherlock Holmes series is absolutely great for introducing the great detective Sherlock Homes and his companion, Dr. Watson, who has accompanied Holmes in many of his adventures. Volume 2 includes all different types of mysteries, like murder, crime, blackmail, and other bloodthirsty mysteries. It's thrilling to read, and I recommend it to anyone who loves mysteries. These books will definitely make you want to buy them all. Well worth the time.
A real joy to read, and at some point partway through, I felt a level of unabashed glee that should only be reserved for preschoolers. "Oh boy! Reading is fun!'
1253 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Cut to the Chase:
For both Honey and Misty the men break down their defenses and builds them back up, even though all claim to love being bachelors they get a case of the love bug. Another great series to follow. Can't wait for Casey's story
The conversation throughout the book is beyond lame and childish.
6982 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read "Cold Dish" and got hooked on Walt Longmire's adventures, so I have read all of the books Craig Johnson has written on his so far, I hope there's more to come>
Cassie
2502 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these. It's nice to have to my collection. Nostalgia complete.
Please, read this book and talk about it with everyone you know. And don't be afraid to write your state and US representatives in order to make your views known on this most important issue.
Back with the detectives, it is apparent that Callie/Mischief has absolutely no capacity to function normally in the real world - she can do nothing for herself and craves only a return to her Master. What lies ahead for her in the real world is being committed, psychiatric incarceration and drug therapy. She would be essentially swapping one form of captivity for another. This is the crux of the book and the moment that the book absolutely earns its 4 star rating because I found myself wanting her to return to the brutal captivity under her Master. Despite the horror and revulsion I'd felt while reading the story of her submission, I really felt that she was better off back with him and it's this mindmelding that makes the story work for me. She may be returning to agonising beatings but at least she understands her place, understands what is expected of her and feels `at home'. She's too far gone to be able to function in the normal world and her only hope for the future is with her cruel Master who in his own way probably does love her.
Garrett isn't quite himself when he returns to his old life. Years of amnesia had him working in the Belgium countryside, unaware of his titles, his responsibilities or Sophie. Back in England, he wants his wife back and his friendship with Tristan might as well not have happened.
Again, give it a chance...unless you're scared of being the master of your own destiny. In that case keep your head in the sand and follow the dogma that you grew up on. It's gotten you this far. If that's that case my questions is, why are you reading a book like this anyway. You didn't actually believe there was a science to this stuff, did you?
of passion. "The ferocity of love that lies behind the veil of polite
7996 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Shifters in space, who would have thought it, well Mandy did and I say she did a good job telling the story. While defending her own planet from an evil vampire Lorelei fights her need to be with Sven her true mate. Even though I rate this book a steam level 3, it a good read and I will be one clicking book 2
PsyCop 5 - Camp Hell:
The short story is fun, sexy and romantic. The Scottish kilted alphas are wonderful, and Elain is free spirited, and open to these sexy men/wolves. ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!
This is probably the best, and certainly the most important, pamphlet ever written.
309 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read! Made me realize conservatives have no idea wtf they mean when they say "commie" and also that Marx really believed in the good of human beings as a whole. Poor naive bastard.
Two years later, the ring leader is found dead. The town and sheriff Walt Longmere are attempting to make sense of the killing and then another of the boys is murdered in the same way. Now Walt is certain he's dealing with a revenge killing and wonders why the killer waited so long. He also is concerned for the other two boys.
3217 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thw movie was great but the book surpasses it by a long way! For a book about slavery and the south, this author tackled some very heated and debatable topics...and did it in style! The characters were fleshed out so perfectly that you felt like you were part of the story! If you're looking for an easy read that lets you get lost in the story, this is highly recommended!
7058 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After all of this downloaded to my Kindle, it looks like I will be reading good material for the rest of my life
8565 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well-written and fast-paced. This is a second chance romance set in the UK and the author did a good job inserting scenes from the past into the present. I like both leads. I can understand how the pregnancy loss broke up their young marriage. The past misunderstanding is also handled fairly well.
3377 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hawke, concert pianist and gun fighter, what a combination. Another great adventure of the Hawke. The town allowed Regulators to replace the law in Salcedo, bad move. Hawke and the town's people fight the Regulators for control of their town. A lot of action....ENJOY
To test some boundaries they play gay chicken that turns into extreme gay chicken, and it doesnt take long for them to find they are naked and upping the ante to ultimate gay chicken. To say that Duke and Mav test their boundaries would be an understatement. They test them and push them and make out hot and heavy all over them.
I also loved how she matured over the years. One of my favorite scenes is when she breaks down in tears over the death of a young girl. It is a great moment when you realize what a caring woman she has grown into on top of her strength as a knight in training. The balance and realism is expertly crafted. A true example of how to show who your character is and not telling.
3009 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can't get much better than this!! Cal is the ultimate Alpha, and Laurel is a very likable "Damsel in Distress". One of my favorite Romance themes is where the Hero denies his feelings from the get go and I love to see them fall under the lady's spell. Emma Wildes does it great!! I loved the first book in this series "Riding West" and I really hope to see more as soon as possible, Wildes has a way of taking you back to this time period effortlessly and the LOL moments are something I greatly appreciate(not to mention, the STEAM FACTOR).Pick this fun, sexy and suspenseful read up!! you won't be disappointed!
2222 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One that has been around for a long time, inspiring and enlightening.
As a no-nonsense widow and the mother of a young adult daughter, Sophia is mindful of her family's needs, while still being very aware of her own as a woman. When the death of her husband left her as part-owner in his business, she never hesitated to roll up her sleeves and work in the family business alongside her friend and partner, Ethan. She knows Ethan would do anything for her, but worries that her growing romantic ideas about him are born of their close proximity and her dependence on his presence in her life. While she is ready to admit her feelings, she needs time away to be sure of them before running the risk of damaging their friendship.
7. Moira Rogers' basic werewolf romance series: Cry Sanctuary: Book 1 of Red Rock Pass series
Some aspect of the story the reader was left to deduce or perceive but thats ok too as it made me totally focus on the story rather than skimming through to the more action packed scenes.
I loved the story. For once it's Jacob who's having difficulties in his case and Victor (with a distressed Lisa) come to the rescue. In the previous books Jacob was the one in control, but in this book the single-mindedness with which he pursues both the resolution of his case and Victor borders on possession. Victor for once seems to be able to assert himself, even the way he embraces his jealousy was a surprise for me. He no longer accepts things at their face value, on the contrary, he questions his future and his past and he begins to handle his psychic ability.
5697 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This delightful sleuth is so period and so cool. thorndyke is both a medical doctor and a lawyer. And a forensic scientist. Put this combination in the early 1900s and you have lots of interesting reading.
What started out as a no strings attached one night stand offer from Sukie to Eamon-then it's let's go back to just being friends--turns into the expected results that generally follows the "friends with benefits" incident.
7847 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is is a near perfect book, of the sexy kind.
Brennan is amazing as she weaves such deep emotion into a story about a monster. The emotion in this story is rich for several reasons. {1} Who cannot help but hate a serial killer who rapes and kills little girls? {2} Brennan richly details the devastation that the families of the slain girls experience -- concentrating on Olivia's crumbling steel walls of control.
4092 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you like Gore there are splashes. If you like to think of reasons for Stonehenge this is as good as it gets. Could use a bit of sex. Night time read.
9952 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Alice has gotten herself into quite a jam, with her boss, Leslie Archer and Marc Hare who, along with his hoods, Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, is pressuring her to find out if if Archer is responsible for his brother's having had his "head chopped off". Trying to pull away from her conniving and thieving boss, Alice learns that that she is bound to him as her employer because of of a contract she unwittingly signed for for Red Queen LTD. Anxious to escape it all, Alice searches online and finds her English N. Channing whom she is sure is the perfect man for her. Trips to England add to the mystery of just who this charming English gentlemen is, and include a tea party with his divorced/not divorced wife. Things become "curiouser and curiouser" as Alice is sued by her former employer for breach of contract and she learns more about her online love.
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That intersection is first expressed in the chief character, born into a wealthy and powerful English family in Malaya of a Chinese mother and English father. In essence this book thus becomes a tale of the many conflicts between Western and Eastern values and philosophies, exemplified in part by his English father and Chinese grandfather. Western values are derived from the Old Testament order that man (not woman or other species) should control the Earth and resulted in European colonization and exploitation of much of the rest of the world. The Asian value system in this novel is expressed in the character of Endo, the Japanese sensei, who becomes the mentor and friend of this confused English-Chinese teenager, teaching him the martial arts, discipline and philosophy which will allow him to become a strong man. This value system honors both duty and compassion, a duality of sometimes conflicting elements.
2497 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book not only for the clarity of the use of english, but for the simple recipes for all the dishes.
3120 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 i'm sure this book is even BETTER! The book I read, several yrs ago now, showed how to balance a meal with protein and carbs, and fat too. It was very specific & really helped with my cravings. Don't eat a carb without protein or if u must, a healthy fat. Hopefully, u'll eat both protein and fat with ur carb tho. I had read several books about dieting for carb cravings/insulin resistance and this book by Dr. Hart was THE best. I have a medical condition, PCOS, that has recently been studied more in the medical community and there are more books written about that -- with their diets also. This is still a good book especially for men or women who are just pre-diabetic, not PCOS-sufferers.
5231 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The workbook is an excellent way to apply the practicalities of using money to your own benefit! The seller has described the book accurately and delivered it on time. Thank you!
1604 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great book - good story, great characters, pretty well researched on the historical storyline - great book. . . .
4346 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has it all. It is one of Lynn Graham's best books. Kathy is brave, clever and bright. She sticks by her beliefs and wins in the end. This book keeps you guessing, great book.
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I'm glad I could get to read it and I hope the publisher will put it up for sale worldwide cause I know other fans would like to read it to.
8722 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a horror like no other I have read. I am used to the blood and guts (and I love it) but this book surrounds you in a mystery that makes you want to turn the page. I can only imagine the dark place the author had to go to in her mind to be able to write such a book, but I am so glad she did
5571 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a woman, and I read "For Women Only" first. In fact, I read that book several times, started to apply it, told my boyfriend about it, and then asked him if he'd like to read "For Men Only." He happily agreed. I first read the book (constantly thinking, "You mean, men don't know that!?!") while I also marked how I would have answered the survey questions. My boyfriend has now read this book several times and has started to apply it. He says he loves how I treat him (using information from "For Women Only") and I'm in bliss right now from his efforts to apply what he learned in "For Men Only." I've read other books on similar subjects, but none really get to the heart of the issues like these two little books. Thanks so much for writing them!
4900 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Likeable characters and engaging story but the way the main characters suddenly became mates was a little too fast for me. I prefer romances where characters work somewhat to get their happy endings since that aspect makes it more believable to me. Still the characters here are very likeable and the story flowed well. For the price of the kindle book it is a very good buy and worth keeping. I will read the next story in the series and hope Amazon makes the third book available soon. If not the third book is available at booksonboard.com.
Aaron, Caph, and Ford are a crew that's been together for around 20 years. They all met in Merchant Marine training (the space faring variety) and got their first assignment together. During their first years they went through some tough times that bonded them together and they've been serving with each other and serving each other ever since. Aaron is the Captain and has some definite emotional scars which make it hard for him to trust easily. Ford is talkative and witty and Caph is the big teddy bear and they switch back and forth between being first and second mates under Aaron.
8352 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The story ended too quickly, I want more of this story.
Not often discussed. So much sorrow...
Dakota Cassidy's style of writing is very reminiscent of MaryJanice Davidson's Betsy and Wyndham Wolves series. However, I feel that Dakota has her own voice, and it is definitely an awesome one at that.
7607 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not bad. I wish it was longer. There are areas where he should explain or give defination on what it is. Example: Houk, Jar'Kai stance,BBY, etc. Not everyone is SW master.
7469 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Although this download was cheap, it was not what I expected. It is not a book, but a booklet. It only has ten pages of content (lots of title pages etc) that include topic headings with short follow ups. I'm suspicious of the previous reviews, one said they hadn't finished it yet but liked the first few chapters - what chapters? It's ten pages. They other said they had a completed book within days of finishing this. Really? What, 50-100 thousand words in a couple of days, all edited nicely and ready for publishing? Doubtful.
2876 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Was sad to see it end on the edge of my seat the whole time. I would read it again.
Genre Fulfillment: 4 - This IS a P&P retelling, specifically a "WHAT IF?" Variation, so check. It also fits nicely within the world of the original volume of P&P.
Chapter 1 tells about the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1797 Egypt. It allowed reading the ancient Egyptian written language. Champollion is credited for its decipherment. Chapter 2 tells about the discovery of Troy in present day Turkey in 1870 using the description in the Iliad. It was no longer a myth. The rediscovery of Troy (Ilion) helped to create modern archaeology, science not grave robbery. Chapter 3 discusses Ninevehs Assyrian Library found near Mosul in 1849. It found many works like the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Law Code of Hammurabi. The former had an account of a great flood like in Genesis. Chapter 4 tells about the discovery of King Tuts Tomb in 1922. It had never been looted and contained many treasures. Tut died young; a bad leg fracture could have caused a fatal infection.
1805 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I did really like this book. A suffering h who has learned to rise above those who have tried to pull her down and a tortured Hero trying to find his way again. I wish the H would have believed the h about her innocence a little earlier but that is a minor complaint and honestly didn't detract from the love story very much. The heat level in this book in scorching but not so frequent that whole book becomes one long bedroom scene. I wouldn't say it's great literature but in all honesty we are talking about romance novels here so I would say in the realm of this genre its a worthy book.
Warnings - Language; Sex
6337 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was good the truth finally came out. Good lesson to learn to always be up front and be honest from the start
6518 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have enjoyed all the Henry Wright mysteries. The plots are good and they are well written. I would recommend it.
5384 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love stories about Interracial relationship. This is the kind of world I grew up in. I recommend this book.
4630 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Both The Gift of Rain and Eng's other book, The Garden of Evening Mists, are unlike any I've read. Lyrical, magical, I never wanted them to end. Stories taking place in locations I visited in the 70's,so I felt a slight connection. Plot and character development are excellent. I have recommended these books to everyone I meet!
2854 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A young man, Philip Hutton half Chinese half British grows up with his family in Penang Malaya, where his family are well known traders. The story takes place a few years before the start of WWII and the invasion of the Japanese.
This book is going to stay with me for a very long time.
This is a great adventure story that not only keeps you involved, but doubles nicely as a history and geography of Manhattan. I imagine it's particularly poignant if you're a New Yorker, but never having been there I can tell you it didn't lose anything.
6948 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 We got hooked on this one and bought all the others.
1602 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Julie Garwood is one of my favorite writers. I always lose myself in her books. She has a magical way that makes you belie this a true people.
I hope with the kindle 2 they start to add pictures here and there...
5643 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 How would your life change and what would your focus be, if you were given six months to live? Would depression, anger or apathy prevail? And how would this news affect those around you? This is Petra Fields' dilemma. In a mere twenty-four hours, Petra rejoices over a promotion and raise, and is then diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She only shares this news with her pastor, who advises her to clean her slate; contact the people with whom she needs to make amends. This will require a strength Petra is not aware she has, and create more havoc than she could have ever imagined.
Highly recommended for Moon fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of adventure among the spaceways with interesting characters and tense situations.
Almost compulsively readable, this is a story packed with ideas, characters, and story arcs we learn about Oscars workaholic mother, his wild-child sister, his grandparents and, almost tangentially, our GhettoNerd protagonist. The narration is balanced (sometimes overly so) with footnotes tell you about what happened to a particular side character or historical person, and theres an epic feel to this tale. Yet, in a the-honeymoons-over type of way, I was disappointed in this novel. Diazs collection of short stories Drown is one of my all-time favorites, and while that was fantastic, this is merely quite good. He still merges humor with tragedy, and comes up with amazing descriptions to combine life and language in the Dominican Republic with a more American existence. It was an enjoyable read, but nothing like the (for me) dizzying heights set by his short stories.
Lisa and Leo were sired by Nickolas but she grew tired of killing her prey and refused to obey his commands to kill, Leo and she decided to leave their Sire. They parted ways and fifteen years later Leo returned to Haventown, then dead blood drained bodies appeared less than two blocks from On The Edge. Who could be killing them? The Enforcer Police that Brett was hiding evidence that Lisa was guilty!
7246 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love how the he rescues here in so many ways. I love how he falls for her amd her baby.
The second half is mostly the story of how Jesus and his band (The Apostles) tried to get all the Worlds knuckleheads to act in concert without the beer-throwing and heavy drugs. It was a heroic uphill struggle and Jesus even died but that didn't keep him down long. The ending chapter, however, is pretty creepy and shouldnt be read right before bedtime. I won't spoil the surprise, though. Ill just tell you the butler didn't do it!
7690 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good Book.
When you read this story you feel intensity of their feelings towards each other and the struggle they both go through.
8364 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked the first two Royal Cordova Trilogy's better, but this one is good also. The princesses were more daring with more drama.
What separates Cooks from all the rest is their discussion of what does NOT work in the recipe. Things they tried and why they were not happy with the results.
5736 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It wasn't what I was looking for, but still liked the stories. They will keep the readers' attention - NOT in an Agatha Christie way - but still gripping.
Kelly Moran
Nannette
Elizabeth weeps and agonizes in between bed romps (endlessly described, and way too often) that she and Darcy sneak in as often as possible. Because, of course, they simply can't keep their hands off one another, despite a lifetime of having obeyed strict social mores. No, those fly out the window, along with the panting and moans of ecstatic (and mandatory) climaxes.
7098 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting, included romance, but what I liked the
4. Naked Edge
2.)In chapter 24, Evanlyn, one of the traveling group, does something so stupid...so incredibly dumb, putting herself unnecessarily in harms way, that I really wondered if author Flanagan could not have done something else to accomplish the same outcome. Really, the only 'questionable' area of the entire book.
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This is another book where the entire ensemble work together and you again get a taste of what all of the special cops bring to a case. Seeing, ghosts, the yes/no and solving this is quite an experience.
5158 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good read. The character buildup was good, and the storyline was interesting. Overall it was a very good book to read.
9214 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book is slow. The pacing is slow, the action is slow, even the wording is slow. The author takes the stance that why use ten words to describe something when he can use thirty. This would not matter if the thirty words chosen invoked a sense of wonder or beauty, but instead they are simply as interesting as mashed peas.
1158 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From 1534 when Luther completed his corrupted Bible, which was followed by that of Wycliffe, Coverdale, etc., these partisan translations multiplied. " The Vulgate was solemnly proclaimed the Catholic Church's official Bible by the Council of Trent ; which also declared that St. Jerome's Vulgate was the only authentic Latin text of the Scriptures. (from the REAL Douay-Rheims Bible site.) So very thankful to all who decided to have this selection on kindle.
801 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Boba Fett: A Practical Man by Karen Traviss is a short story that gives the reader an excellent idea of the mindset of the famed bounty hunter. Fett is, of course, a familiar figure to all Star Wars fans, and it is interesting to read a story that concentrates primarily on him. Plus, Karen Traviss had been an excellent writer for Star Wars for quite some time until the two parties went their separate ways.
7368 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Dundee, Idaho series is outstanding....it will almost make you want to live there (sans the weather of course!). The character line-up catches & grabs you...so...you need to read the whole series ! Great great read.
Just my 2
4719 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From the moment I started reading, i could not put it down. Not easy when you have a 17mo old and a hubby to take care of.
This novel is well written; the characters are believable, the plot moves along at a rapid pace, and it includes touches of humor. Faith in God comes to question, and the plan of salvation is clearly given. I enjoyed reading it, and think that you will too.
I don't mind paying a small subscription price for the Kindle version of the blog because it will help support all the talented writers who invest time and effort to keep us informed.
Cassandra Rollins far prefers life in the country. She detests crowds, couldn't care less about fashions, and has no interest in any of the things that most women covet. She's a true bluestocking and thrives on furthering her knowledge of the world about her through her love of books. The only trait that she shares with the shallow society women is her adoration of Ross.
6430 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved it! Would definitely recommend this one cant wait for part 2! Was a fast read for me but great nevertheless
I read his other book The Garden of Evening Mist a couple of years ago and loved it as well. I hope he writes something else soon.
6733 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 THE AMAZON'S CURSE is part of Gena Showalter's Atlantis series and probably should be read after THE VAMPIRE'S BRIDE. Zane, a fierce vampire warrior, and Nola, a lovely Amazon soldier, cross paths again when Zane is captured by the Amazons. Their intention is to capture, breed with these strong male warriors and free them. Most males didn't have a problem, but Zane spent too many years as a demon queen's whore.
1812 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am so glad I stepped outside my comfort zone with this one. Historical romance isn't usually my genre of choice. Thrilled I was given the opportunity to read this 5 star ARC. Storyline is entertaining and fun. Packed with unique characters and themes. The writing was free of excess detail and "fill in" material. I felt accurate portrayal of lifestyles, environments, dialogue, and era.
679 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fun read, outrageous infliction who would have ever thought of hemophobia for a vampire...too funny! Look forward to the next book in the series. Little wordy in some spots which slow the progression of the story, but wonderful all around. Great and interesting characters, nice twist on the vampire theme....love that nano technology!!
Still, if you enjoy historical and Templar novels, this is a must read. Very well done, Mr. Wisehart
Peter Decker is attracted to Rina Lazarus, a practising, young Jewish widow, who lives with her two sons in the compound. Could Sarah Adler have been mistaken for Rina? Rina recalled her dependency when she was with Yitzchak. That paranoia encircled her again The invisible fear shackles had to be broken.
7061 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Kindle can lose one's place in a book, making it necessary to page through perhaps many hundreds of pages to get back to that point. Perhaps this was an exceptional once only event. Normally it will automatically go back to the point where one was last reading. It is also not possible (or at best extremely difficult) to work from different points in a book in random order. This book is one which is likely to require that facility. This makes the Kindle unfit for certain purposes.
3520 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Get this book! It is an amazing read and you will not regret purchasing it. You will not be able to put it down once you do!
Keep up the good work!
sailing the ocean in a beautiful craft? Living life on your own terms? This is the story
That accuracy lead me to trust Diaz as a writer. I know nothing of the Dominican Republic or the ancient curse of fuku, but I assume Diaz has his facts straight and is giving us an honest portrayal.
6252 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Still reading, but I'm getting drawn in deeper and deeper. I like it!
Delving into the history, along with looking through the eyes of poets and writers from these places, she experiences a bit of the past and present.
3816 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Let me attempt, here, to put my finger on what makes this book special. The language is lyrical. That's a start. I don't need a hard-hitting plot if I get caught up in the language. The author also does something funny with memory. You may not like this, but it's difficult to tell what actually occurs in the protagonist's life because her childhood memories are skewed, and she invents memories where there are none, or where her memories are confused.
I loved the dialogue, especially Markhat's lines.
Overall, "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" is a must read. It certainly is one of the most original "American" novels you'll read. It wanted to be a classic and certainly had the ambition and scope to be. In my mind, it just came up a little bit short. I'll definitely read his collection of stories, "Drown", and look forward to his next project given his unique style and voice.
worse. When she wakes up the next day, she has an absolutely smashing,
A realistic, believable, nightmare. One of the best novels I have read in quite a long time. The opener hints at a small amount of overly workshopped material, but by the fourth page you're into a major page-turner. In the entire book I found four misused words and one misspelled foreign word, but I've been an editor and writing teacher more than twenty-five years. I don't think anybody else would notice them.
And, furthermore, I agree with others who present that the inclusion of 21st Century social issues, while of importance seem out-of-place, even awkward, in this story. We are becoming more aware of handicapped issues and the inclusion of such in our educational systems but can't seem to wrap my mind around why they are presented in JAFF.
3087 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wasn't expecting much when I bought this novel for a dollar. But I was pleasantly surprised. It has interesting characters and an engaging story line that held my interest. If you are looking for a good Western Novel at an unbeatable price then this is the book for you.
Years ago when I was in college I was waiting at a bus stop so I could go visit my dad at his school. A man whom I didn't know pulled off the road and asked me if I needed a ride somewhere. I shook my head and continued to wait for the bus. What would have happened to me if I'd gotten in that car? Would I be here now, reflecting on that seemingly insignificant memory?
Thumbling
3486 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was well-written and thought out. While the story didn't grab me, I think it was more my mood at the time and nothing related to the book.
2406 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Important historical document worth reading. The included history of the Magna Carta is informative and a good complement to the main document.
THE BATTLE FOR SKANDIA will be enjoyed most by readers already familiar with the first three books in the series. But catching up should not constitute serious hardship for fans of fast-paced action/adventure.
Thank you Deepak Chopra.
- The story's villain is about as one-dimensional as they come: he's evil and disgusting and horrible...so much so that his continued cruel actions repeatedly drew me out of the story. I kept thinking, "At least show me a reason why he's so single-mindedly vicious."
Other secondary characters populated this story, some sounded a bit too good to be true, some were endearing and two made my interest spike. It was a good balance all around. The dialogue was fast paced and moved the plot along.
6812 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 the game is fun and basic but...... the field that you play on is very tiny and sits at the top of the screen and I don't like that.
The interesting people in Walt's life are:
6561 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like books about retired cops being sucked and snookered in by moving to small cities and having people discover their former occupations, I've had this happen.
4363 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of the best Pride and Prejudice "what ifs?" I have read. I am a big fan of Jane Austen and very discriminating in other authors' stories. This one does an excellent job of giving us a different twist while staying true to the characters. The story line is exciting and romantic, giving you that wonderful sigh at the end. I was glued to the book from the beginning to the very end. I highly recommend this great read.
If you're looking for science fiction that makes great socio-political statements, this is not the place for you. But, if you want to kick back with a fun story and let the author entertain you, then by all means, read this book.
626 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a very enjoyable, light read. Whereas most vampire books feature the male as the strong vampire and the female as the weak human, this book reverses those roles. Lissianna is a physically strong vampire with a serious problem. Greg is an unsuspecting human who was kidnapped by Lissianna's mother. Sounds intriguing? Trust me, it is.
Total Money Makeover takes you through several steps, not all of which can be completed overnight. This is not going to solve all your troubles with a quick fix, but instead, with a program you can use for the rest of your life. From setting up a budget, saving for college education and retirement, and best of all, becoming debt free! Personally, the hardest part so far has been sticking to our household budget. While its great to see those debts coming down each time we make a payment, its hard not to just spend again because we see something new at the store wed LOVE to haveright now!
4998 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 As someone who works in a church, I have studied most of the different Bibles. The 2 I use most are the 1976 "Good News" and the 1952 "Revised Standard." I have respect for the "Living," the "New American," the "New English," the "King James," the "New King James," the "English Standard Version," the "Holman Christian Standard," and the 1941 revision of the "Douay Rheims." I do NOT like the NIV or the "New Revised Standard."
The author hasn't used "for" twice in the same sentence anywhere else in the books that I caught, but she uses the word "for" in such a manner so often that it gets seriously irritating. At least once a page, sometimes twice. You can't go more than a page or two if you're lucky with out FOR popping out at you. It's like the author wanted to sound mature or something. I'm less than a full chapter into Blackveil (book 4) and she's already at it again.
9946 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I downloaded this book, and started reading it, but couldn't quite get into it. I suppose I thought it would be more of a modern twist of the Alice in Wonderland story with an adult in a modern setting.
Selected that option, and never saw any thing.
7932 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is my first Rachel Vincent to read, well technically listen to since I grabbed the free Audible audiobook. I was pleased with it. I didn't know if it was really the book for me. I do read in the genre, but was still hesitant.
693 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 a really good and funny book . i love this family of vampire,s don,t know which one first and don,t care cause the story,s are really great i fell in love with sand,s book,s and i laugh my butte off . and the price is not to high either i just think of what that guy put down his pant,s so funny i told a my doctor,s rep. a she ask me the name of the writer i told her say loved it to but i just got the one about tomas cause i thought i read something about him in this book? but if you get a chance read born to bite it,s great too. and the lady,s a vamp. i loved it and you will too.
4094 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book
8383 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The intrepid Jacky Faber is about to marry her true love, Jaimy... but does she get to??? Not if British Naval Intelligence has their way. They need her for one more secret mission, and as it has to do with treasure-hunting, Jacky's ambitious little orphan side is interested! So she's off to the warm waters and old stomping grounds of the Caribbean where she meets up with an old pirate friend (who happens to be a good-looking guy), and many other old friends are along for the ride.
I liked Tad when he was introduced in the first book, but we really only got a quick glimpse of him. Readers found out he was a loving, over protective older brother, but that's pretty much all we got. Tad was oh so much more than that.
It is quite well-written, even with the confusion of so many genres appearing in the same book. It was also highly entertaining, mostly because you never knew what was going to happen next. I couldn't stop reading it, mainly because I kept having to decipher just what was happening.
The reason I gave this book 4 stars is because I love how Janis and Dr. Delos get together in the end after battling Primus Thaddus. Shhhhh...I love when the underdog gets the girl.
4. Larissa Ione's Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, Book 1) - demon centric romance series that sets up a demon-run hospital under a human city. Not as well written as the others.
This is also a book of Love. This is the first time I've read a book about the love of two men, Not sexual but spiritual. Young readers won't catch that. There are no sex scenes unless " he breathed my air" or "he lived in my body" are taken so. the most physical contact is the martial arts they practice. The lesson of their practice and of thier lives is to know how to defend yourself, but use it as last resort and to never kill. and so the hero doesn't, though as the reader I would have loved to see a few of the characters in the book killed by him.
2711 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I only attempted this book because it was hyped in some very reliable sources as an erotic tale written by Gloria Vanderbilt. I was curious.
CTW is fast paced and carries on Rachel Myers' work of settling into her homeplace while dealing with her job as administrator of a retirement center, getting her beloved gardens underway, and furthering her relationship with Detective Robert Barnett.
As I read back over this review, I see myself saying over and over, "This was good and that was good". Obviously this was a good book with a lot of helpful information. I can't think of anything really critical to say. If you desire to have financial freedom, walk through the steps of this book. If it doesn't bother you to look into the future and see years and years of making payments to banks and other organizations making them richer while you continue to get by without a solid financial plan, then spend your reading time on something else. But again, this book can provide you with the tools to financial freedom through common sense and delayed gratification, so check it out if that is something you are interested in.
3950 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book changed my perspective on a lot of different things in life give it a try you might be fonde of it.
1. Vivian Arend's Wolf Signs: Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1 fun, light were-romance series
I hope to see more books from this author in the future.
9780 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 It was free so no complaints, but would not purchase with money. It was a short story so for those that like short stories wouldn't mind this book for free.
1118 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A war of might deciding what is right. Another fast moving Western from Vaughan which will hold your interest from the first page. Buy this one now.
4569 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4 1/2
Suddenly, everything is different. Rory is seeing things that couldn't possibly be real; gargoyles eating pigeons, a cockroach riding a rat like it was a pony, an Indian warrior that Rory's dreamt about... Maybe there's more to that magician than some silly card tricks. Or else Rory's losing his mind.
This novel is riveting & unforgettable but Im still on the fence because it was so brutal and depressing. Do yourself a favor and don't attempt to read it unless you speak some Spanish. (I learned some new curse words!)
2256 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The content is valuable. While many people have used this information for their own programs, Wattles is probably all you need. I read the three sections, in order, then start again. This is a grand tutorial. Repetitive, yes, but the overall TRUTH of the universe is so very simple. Stating the basic truth wouldn't fill a single page. Books need more than one page. Hence, the repetitions and additional explanations.
Four stars for this beauty.
Karen Rose's "Have You Seen Her?" is a 5-Star book of Romantic Suspense. It features: {1} a flawed, realistic, gorgeous alpha hero, full of intelligence, integrity, angst and compassion; {2} an amazingly intelligent, talented, gorgeous, self-sufficient, confident, stand-up-for-herself alpha heroine; {3} incredibly well-developed, interesting supporting characters that add great depth to the story; {4} plenty of action and adventure to keep the story interesting and moving at a fast pace; {5} suspense so intense that it generates nervous tension throughout the body; {6} quick, heightened emotional and romantic attraction between the hero and heroine; {7} spicy, heated love scenes; {8} amazing dialogue; {9} laugh out loud humor; and {10} sympathetic tears.
Some of the supporting characters aren't well-developed, but that would have been hard to do without taking away focus from Alice.
The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore
9781 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed this book very much . Will definately check out other titles by this auther. It was also a fast read!
And despite the formal stuffiness of the time, Austen's writing was brilliant -- there's a bit of roughness in "Lady Susan" and "Persuasion," but nothing too dramatic. Each one has powerful emotions and vivid splashes of prose ("The wind roared round the house, and the rain beat against the windows"), as well as deliciously witty dialogue ("I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine"). But she also writes some intensely romantic moments as well ("Dare not say that man forgets sooner than woman, that his love has an earlier death. I have loved none but you").
7985 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ***A gifted copy was provided by the author for an honest review***
Nina Blackman has had a hard life. Nobody is saying she hasn't. Her mother was a serial abandoner, until she just never came home again. her father was on over-the-road trucker who often had to leave, of course, and then he died. So she was raised by her grandmother, a seemingly loving woman who wants nothing but the best for her granddaughter.
8248 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Warning if you don't like want to read male on male sex this book isn't for you. It was a very hot menage book. I totally wasn't happy with the ending though.
8047 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I absolutely love to read and I will give any author, any genre a chance. I really hate dissing the work of someone else because being a Professional Writing major, I understand the time and love that went into his or her work. With that being said, I have to admit that I read 70% of this book before I just could not take it anymore. The whole thing- the plot, characters, dialogue- was just too goofy. I love to laugh, but this book just missed the whole comedy genre and went straight for ridiculous. I appreciate the free e-books that authors make available and I will look for another book by this author in the future, with hopes of finishing the whole book with a smile on my face.
8859 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 If I type romance in the search box, I WANT ROMANCE
7067 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series has enormous potential. In part, that is because I am partial to cats, in part it is because this book provides a lot of appetisers.
7334 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 i found this by accident and was very happy to have read it. jay as a hero was not much but the ideas that he has and is able to realize with the help of Cain were excellent. the start is of the first star drive to be used for ftl travel and what might happen along the way and tech that would be useful for powering this drive. i would like to see this rewritten and lengthened more attention placed on the drive being tested and used less on the warfare. Hubbard and Asimov would approve this as a golden age book! to the author thank you for the read!! it was most delectable!! JH
Every time I read another Marie Harte story, I become a bigger fan of this talented author. After the holidays are over, I am sure I will be splurging on her backlist! Enjoying the Show is a great addition to your erotic romance library, and is certain to leave you keeping an eye out for your own hunk with a view...
the book has pages with day 1,2 ND 3, Ec with about 10 blank lines to chart progress. You are directed to page 39 for information how to do this. Page 39 shows a representation of a scale with one or two circles on one side and one or two squares on the other, representing 'linking and balancing' protein and carbs. If you eat two each, then you have one rectangle of 'foods such as vegetables' if you have one each you have two rectangles.
Vance doesn't remain cool either, but that's not because no one is arrested yet, or because after six hours there is still more than one suspect. Vance knows who did it. He's just afraid he won't be able to stop that person's sinister plot. If he tells who did it (it's okay to tell that he KNOWS who did it, and he does tell that) he would only further the sinister plot. So we just have to take the risk that someone else will get killed.
1434 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. A page turner. I really got involved with the characters. Loved it
Far away from her husband, Anna Mae's situation seems to go from bad to worse, especially when lifelong neighbor, Jack, decides he still loves Anna Mae and it would be best if her son-of-a-sharecropper husband didn't return at all.
1949 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A+
In sum, I do definitely recommend this book!
7135 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another great read from the writers of Jack Daniels mysteries. I really enjoy thier writing. Great mystreies as always.
Publisher: Arabesque
2350 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very fine book chock full of ideas and action. I liked the characters and the twists and turns. If anything there was a bit too much detail about some aspects of the Longclaws world. But overall it was quite an enjoyable read.
6344 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Read all three of the books in this series and each one was just enough different to hold your attention. Great idea to write about each of the sisters and each one had their own individual styles. Glad everything worked out for the good of the characters even though not everything was good that happened to them. Just like in real life!!!
This story continues with The Battle for Skandia . Read and enjoy!
3. Vivian Arend's Tidal Wave: Forces of Nature, Book 1 - with frolicking dolphins and also Stormchild: Pacific Passion, Book 1 - with multiple seaside creature shifters. Both VERY SHORT.
Returning to the review: I would highly recommend this book to others.
3892 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I first started reading I was a little leery about a female elf walking home contemplating a 3 day journey with new tattoos that hurt. Why would she leave that town? What was so urgent? Then her twin sister finds her in this wilderness. Then they decide tattoo elf needs to get home asap. When we find out the tattoos were something she kept from a twin sister she shares every detail of her life, I'm still reading but I'm gonna give the author one more chapter and BOOM!! A letter from their mom sends them on a wild and wonderful journey that you would not dream about. Their journey has incredible implications on these sisters. But wait..a computer generated reality is right around the corner and you will want to keep on reading and not put the book down. Book 2 should be an even better read.
And plot is really bad
As the pages grow to squires they grow closer together and Aislinn finds others to help her with the areas that she needs help with. The "brain" helps her with math. The stable master tries to help her when she is assigned a beautiful horse who just won't respond to the reins. She figures out that she needs to start from scratch to train Dream Rider without saddle trappings and finally she makes head way. Aislinn even takes secret weapon training from a mysterious Shadow Warrior, Ryu. These warriors are not trusted by either Arnhems or Speicans and had something to do with the war between the two nations.
The story line moved at a fast pace as the villain moved the teens around his chess board and Julia, Connor, Dillon, and Will investigated the deaths that were the result of an e-group called Wishlist.
Anyone with health difficulties needs to cut out wheat FIRST to find out if it is a problem for them because if it is, nothing else you do will ever work.
4698 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book. Very erotic & graphic, yet sweet and romantic. The perfect combination. :~) Kind of short, read it in a couple of hours.
Hett doesn't dedicate much space to Litten's personal life, if, indeed, he had a personal life. He was an obsessive man for whom everything revolved around the goals he pursued in the courtroom. There is detailed coverage of Litten's role and Hitler's difficulty in the 1931 Eden Dance Palace Trial in which four Nazi stormtroopers were accused of the attempted murder of three people at a Berlin party, a trial that may have sealed Litten's fate years hence. A year later, Litten was expelled from court for politicizing another trial of Nazi stormtroopers, this time for a violent clash with the communist Combat League Against Fascism. The book then follows Litten's movement through a series of prisons and concentration camps as a political prisoner after he was arrested in 1933.
Soon after this post appears, Facebook will announce that its membership has topped half a billion. Membership is growing at the rate of 25 million per month, and it's been several months since the service passed the 400-million mark. These numbers alone are enough to raise eyebrows even in an industry long since grown used to meteoric growth. But what is even more astounding about Facebook is that its members spend extraordinary amounts of time within its boundaries. Facebook has become a world in itself -- a virtual world that's all too real for its hundreds of millions of loyal members, because it's so engaging.
The novel had a great hook with a return home, first love and a tightly scripted mystery that in no way detracted from the central theme of two men falling in love again. The novel has a slow, sexy burn to it and the tension between Daniel and Trey made my toes curl. The flashes back to when they're younger feels a little illicit as you read about their burgeoning love, but it's sensual and beautifully written and makes their interactions as adults that much more bittersweet and sexy. And hot, holy moly. O-o
Note: Winter Solstice had been previously published and has been revised and expanded from its original release
8573 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I don't usually read romances, but this looked like something different. Unfortunately I was wrong. The descriptions of the husband were not only unrealistic but read like it was written by a lovelorn lonely woman. If the characters and descriptions are not at least realistic I put the book down and move on. At least it was free...
5258 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Was the answer my son and daughter-in-law were needing. It takes them step by step instead of having to bite off the whole thing at once.
Alice is an interesting character. She elicits sympathy from the reader, but at times also invokes a kind of disgust at her actions. Her character is compared and contrasted with her abductor's in subtle ways.
2594 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great book. Are there only the 3 books in this series? I loved this series. I love how you keep the main characters in the book together and monogamous throughout the whole book. I know it is challenging to do because not many authors can pull it off. Please let me know if there are any more books in the series. Congrats on another great book. Gina
2917 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Hailey Jennison was uncomfortable with her body, and had always been shy because of it. She had developed early, and had to constantly deal with unwanted attention from men. She didn't go out very often, but did enjoy getting together with her friends on Friday nights. They had recently become obsessed with a neighbor that provided an exciting sideshow for them. He is a construction worker named Gage Warren with an incredibly sculpted body he didn't mind showing them frequently. One night when Gage caught them looking in his windows, they scattered, but not fast enough because before she knew it Hailey had been dragged to his apartment. He had been attracted to Hailey from the first moment he saw her, and now that he saw his chance, he was going to take it.
Worst of all is Enright's prose. It's choppy, awkward, and ugly. Those one word sentences that punctuate the pages. How pretentious ! That noir-ish seduction scene at the hotel lobby when grandma Ada and her lover first laid eyes on each other is just plain absurd. Instead of sensing the sparks, I thought "how unlikely"!
194 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Trading in Danger (2003) is the first novel in a new Naval SF series. Kylara Vatta is a member of a well respected trading family on Slotter Key. Despite, or maybe because of, her family's efforts to dissuade her, Ky is a senior cadet in the planet's spaceforce academy. She has exchanged rings with Hal, who has been trading the top class position with her since they joined the academy.
4075 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very detailed storyline explaining how legends of vampires and werewolf in our world came to be. I could not stop reading! Will define lay read more from this author.
8547 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very beautiful written book that kept my attention up to the ending and had me wanting for more. The characters were so real and the dialogue was excellent. Hope that others will purchase this book and enjoy reading it as much as I did. Sunni
2885 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "When you are lost, in this world or on the continent of time itself, remember who you have been and you will know who you are. These people were all you, and you are them. I was you before you were born and you will be me after I am gone. That is the meaning of family." This reminder from an old Chinese man to his half-caste grandson is a likely point for anyone who reads A GIFT OF RAIN to enter its spirit, no matter who you are. This novel is about family, and a very complicated one. It also is about one's sacred self whom must be obeyed.
characters make you take a look at yourself and everyone around you.
Sarah, another character, is what held Jesse together. She's the one who gives him hope. She goes through a similar hell to Jesse and yet at the same time different. In some ways, she's also his downfall or at least the guys she hung around with were. There are other characters I adore as well, like Sarah's dad, Finn. He gave Jesse support when he needed it and was there for him when no other male figure was.
9 stars.
6300 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enduring the depression, drought and dust storms of Kansas in the 1930s was hard enough for Anna as she watched her farm wither away, but when she finds herself pregnant with their third child, mule-less because her husband sold them for food, and husbandless because he has crossed the state to build a castle with the Works in Progress Administration, she feels abandoned. What will become of her, her farm and her marriage?
Johansen therefore simultaneously satisfies readers who were seeking resolution of issues left open at the end of BLIND ALLEY while leaving them wanting more after COUNTDOWN. This is an enviable position for an author, and one that Johansen is sure to utilize to its fullest in future books.
They meet with their client, Mitch Magruder, who Justin apprenticed with before going to his current job. Mitch and Justin share a friendly camaraderie, and Justin knows he can count on Mitch to help fulfill Amy's fantasy. Between the two of them, they work to get Amy to relax and unwind. But can Justin get her to relax enough to give him her heart?
1757 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This collection of stories was shockingly well written! The plots were well thought out, the characters had depth, and the stories were fast paced but not short! A few of the stories could give Anne Rice a run for her money. Not all....but a few!
8863 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've only read this one twice but it's such a fun story filled with fun characters and the scenarios they put themselves in. Highly recommended.
4700 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Oh My God ...... What a good book I Love this storie . Makes me happy I got this book on my Kindle .And the sex was hot loved it . Rafe and Bella Wow I think I`m in lust ......
I loved all the characters - they all had something different to offer. The main character Stella is refreshing and real. And you can't help but fall in love with Winston yourself. Why wouldn't she. :-) I love the way Terry disses herself in the book - that is very clever and funny. Most of all, I just love the romance of the situation. I come from a family of older women - younger men - so this story works for me. It's sexy, fun, interesting, real. You really do go through all these emotions and feelings - no matter WHAT age you are. And more power to you if you can still FEEL that giddy in your 40's. I feel tired and jaded right now. So, someone breaking out and being 'fresh' and stepping outside the box - is wonderful.
Similarly, while Enright's Veronica may not be sure what happened in the past, has only the vaguest grasp of what is going to come in the future, and is somewhat hazy on the here and now--the portrait which emerges is a very convincing one of a real family.
8617 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love it!!!!
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Marx' pamphlet was clearly written and did a good job of presenting his ideas. I summarize the main sections below.
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Senior Reviewer
I really love the concept of the senior citizen private investigator. That is definitely a fun factor in this series of books. Can't wait to see what P.I. Jim Richards gets into next. I am sure that it will keep me laughing. If you aren't afraid of getting hooked on a series, then you definitely need to check this author out.
This is a sad tale. A man who only wanted a few choice things in his life, Nicholas has a way of screwing those things up so that even if he gets them, it doesn't make him happy. He's not a particularly likable fellow although there are certain things about him that make you at least understand him. It was somewhat refreshing not to have to read about a perfect person since so few of those exist in real life!
2457 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 She is a wonderful author, if you love romance novels, vampire novels, and an intertwined story line, READ ALL OF HER Wings in the Night series, THEY ARE SOOO GOOD!!!!!
175 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When a misfit daughter is sent of to learn in a safe out of the way setting all heck breaks loose.
The title seems a bit of a mystery until the last couple pages. If you think of how revenge is best served, you'll then understand the title.
6610 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This story idea was solid but the characters and events lacked depth or exploration. It felt like the intended audience was young adult. Unfortunately, I was bored.
9839 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. It was a good, easy read. I will be looking out for more titles from this author.
77 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written. Fast-paced. I had seen the movie and still enjoyed this book. The stories were quite entertaining and it was a quick read.
Highly recommend, fast, couldn't-put-down read. I can't wait to see the movie version.
5208 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've been a fan of Dave Ramsey for at least 7/8 years. I took Financial Peace University when my husband and I first got married because we knew we needed to get our money situation in order. We started and stopped. Got it right, got caught up again after I wasn't working full time. But, after reading this book, we've been more focused on getting things right. We've saved our emergency fund ($1000), paid extra on credit cards, settled two old debts and strategically paid them off, and currently working on paying off my car by the end of the year. We still have work to do, but we are getting there and are not so afraid of "murphy" coming.
6566 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book, Interesting read from a good author. Fast flowing and found interesting , would recommended it to all readers
There are stories more terrible than mine. I do understand this. But
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7843 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ava Minor may be the runt of the pride and the consummate good girl but that is about to change. She has decided that she is no longer going to toe the line. No matter what the big brothers say, or her attraction to the new pack alpha. She knows she could never be the alphas mate as she is so small, so she has decided to find a human lover.
The story of Mark Zuckerberg is one of the greatest entrepreneurial stories in history, up there with Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett. As history plays out he could go down as a genius at the level of Thomas Edison or Henry Ford. As many of these great men did, he started with only his passion and his intelligence. He created Thefacebook by writing the code mostly himself and renting a $35 server. These are very humble beginnings. He created an online facebook like the hard copy ones that colleges gave out to freshmen each year. However he made it a living one, online, where the pictures could be updated, friends could see each others profiles, and also who had the same classes with them. It was a sensation, he rolled it out to other schools and never quit expanding and growing.
7423 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 would have given this story a five stars. But the last part of the story, killed it. The beginning and middle are great. It funny, sad. Most menage books are confusing to follow who is who. Here, each character had their time in the story. Author had me enthralled with the tech stuff. I am getting the next installment.
While I read this, I also reflected on a kidnapping case from my own city. Though she was abused and raped by her captor, Elizabeth Smart came home. I didn't think anyone would ever see her alive again. I remember volunteers knocking on our doors and asking if they could look around our yards, looking for a clue. Anything as to where she might be.
8168 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Stories are great. Editing is distracting, just things get interesting a bunch og garbage pops in place of what used to be illustrations. Just leave them out please.
6711 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Oh my this was a great short. Loved both these characters. The end of the world comes and goes and then people start getting a call to the wild? Interesting for sure. I can see this becoming and addicting read. Recommended you read this and then move on to the rest.
Tansy Meadows is a psychic who has been helping police departments catch serial killers. She is able to track them to their lairs and reveal their secrets to law enforcement. After a bad accident she has stated that she has lost her powers, because the pressure and pain of what she does has finally reached the ultimate she can stand. She now uses her power to photograph wildlife in the wild, she can be alone and see the beauty around her and find abit of peace from the blood and voices.
3391 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hawke was a concert piano player, buy chose to play in solons in small towns, but he also was very good with a gun. Need to read book to find out all the things he did.
7361 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sweet story.
8923 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This is one of Georgette Heyer's unusual novels in that it took place in Georgian period about 40 years before the Regency era when most of her novels took place. The plot is focused around a marriage of convenience between Horatia, a 17-year-old girl (with a stammer) who is constantly getting into trouble, and the 32-year-old earl of Rule. The premise was interesting enough as at the very beginning it was clear that Horatia was rather guileless and said what was on her mind, while Lord Rule was a rather laconic man who clearly found her quite amusing.
2385 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I purchased this book for my Kindle and it is a well written, informative text on the Oracle database. The problem is that virtually all the tables and figures are completely unreadable on the Kindle. Either the people responsible for converting this eBook never looked at the result on the Kindle or, worse, they did and released it anyway. This will be my last eBook purchase from this publisher.
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Points to Hughes for delivering a very well-rounded story in such a short format. There's even a bit more character development than I'd anticipated - and something that's so often lacking in stories of this length. Admittedly, I've read the first two books, so I'm already familiar with Hughes' world and vampire mythos, and I DON'T think that the book would read nearly as well for someone who isn't, so I rate it four stars for lacking any real world building at all. Other than that - very well told.
8590 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really well written book. The author writes a great story. I would read her books anytime. Keep up the good work.
Another enjoyable gunslinger novel I've happened upon is the `The Dark Tower' - by Stephen King. Why not try them both? :)
FURTHER READING: if you like this, you'll like...
3552 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Deidre Nelson is back in Ventura Texas watching over her parent's bed
8075 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 wow this was a amazing story. I loved it.what a lucky girl to find what she did and finally be so happy.and 2 amazing guys finally being able to heal and love again.
Belle Taylor had always had a crush on Rafe Bettencourt since she was a little girl. They had been neighbors since before she had been born. Even now grown up as an attorney, she felt the same tug at her heart when she was near him. When she arrived home, her family was horrified at Belle's appearance. She had lost a lot of weight, looked overly tired, and had the darkest circles under her eyes. Rafe long considered family couldn't believe his eyes either. He had stopped thinking of her as simply family since she had graduated from law school, and decided this was the time to make sure she knew she was his. Rafe knew they had many issues to work out like the fact that they lived in two different towns, but he knew the time was right for them.
7550 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I downloaded this for the price while shopping quickly for some "on the road" reading.......
9086 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Koko Brown is fastly becoming my farovite IR writer this is my second book by her (player's ultimatum) and she brings sexy hunk Tristian to life. He's so freaking irresistible without the "charm" Chloe had no chance to not get with this dreamy vampire, his brother on the other had proved to be insecure, jealous and quite dangerous. Tristian and Chloe made a delighful couple....recommendation must read.
A nice bonus was the relationship between Vic and Jacob. It gave a good sense of two guys who love and are strongly attracted to each other and the realistic struggles of how a relationship evolves. I also thought the sex scenes between them were pretty hot, described in an erotic way that a gay guy would like. And I appreciated that it wasn't overly romantic as some in this genre are, because I thought they were realistic for gay guys and fit in with the intensity of the story.
better than before! There is a lot of heat and heart in Anticipation;
Banville's novel is intense, highly compressed in its development of overlapping themes, and filled with suspense, both real and intellectual. Every plot detail expands his themes of identity and selfhood, and our desire to be remembered after our deaths. Banville's prose is exquisite, creating mystery by introducing details at a snail's pace, conveying attitude, and acutely observing sensuous details and physical reactions. He juxtaposes unlikely events from different times to convey information, providing voluptuous descriptions which contain both an idea and its antithesis simultaneously. This is a challenging and fascinating novel, beautifully crafted and rewarding on every level. Mary Whipple
8497 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great story. The action kept moving and kept the reader engrossed in the story. I'll be looking for more books by this author.
3308 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a former U.S. Navy submariner so I detected some errors in submarine operations and procedures...no boatswains mates or boatswains whistles on subs...it's "Dive, Dive" and "Surface, Surface, Surface" when ordering these operations with accompanying equal number of claxon preparations. Topside vents don't spray when surfacing since they're shut tight to allow air to blow ballast out the flood ports in the bottom of the boat. All that aside, however, the book was a great adventure and I enjoyed it very much.
The writing is fresh, the humor sneaky and the plot is nothing like a standard old paranormal. My only complaint is I wish it was longer, but Treanor does manage to make me care about Anna and Joe. I don't have a problem with an assassin hero in this, and even better Joe never turns into a typical domesticated reformed man--he keeps his edge of danger.
the book has pages with day 1,2 ND 3, Ec with about 10 blank lines to chart progress. You are directed to page 39 for information how to do this. Page 39 shows a representation of a scale with one or two circles on one side and one or two squares on the other, representing 'linking and balancing' protein and carbs. If you eat two each, then you have one rectangle of 'foods such as vegetables' if you have one each you have two rectangles.
1696 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A Family Sin by Travis Hunter is a book that explores the obligations that family members have for each other. Karim is a Financial Analyst with a live-in girlfriend and a son. He is doing everything he can to live a better life, but is constantly consumed with his family. His older brother, Omar, is in prison for life on a murder rap. His sister, Nadiah, is a beautiful girl who is always in love with the wrong man. She has one daughter she does not have custody of and a son, JaQuan on his way to trouble because he has anger issues about how he has been treated by the people in his life. Momma Mae is the grandmother who has taken care of her grandbabies, but has her own issues as the gun-toting, bootlegger in the hood.
In the "The Poverty of Philosophy" (1847) Marx says, "In acquiring new productive forces men change their mode of production; and in changing their mode of production, in changing the way of earning their living, they change all their social relations. The handmill [a productive force] gives you society with the feudal lord, the steam-mill [a productive force], society with the industrial capitalist."(3)
8739 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There is nothing like a First Love! What a sweet story of a first love finding their way back to each other.
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Ten years is a long time, but the attraction that simmered between
6489 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I read alot of mysteries. I really enjoy them. This mystery was terrible. It was obvious from the beginning who the murderer was. It was obvious what was going to happen every step of the way. In addition you had to wade through page after page of meandering thoughts about nothing in order to get back to the mystery. I usually don't give reviews, but I had to warn people not to read this mystery
Mindless details.... Seriously, the reader was treated to such scintillating descriptions as, '... he slide into the leather seats and turned on the ignition...' EVERY, SINGLE time he got into his car... Really? Very amateurish writing, contrived "sexual tension" between two people, and just endless, space-filling, mind-numbing, mundane details... Don't bother with this one. Book #1 of a series? I don't think there will, or should be, a Book #2.
The citizens of Tal Ereq seldom received visits by high-ranking dignitaries, yet their appeal for help brought a delegation including Rohyr, the sovereign ruler of the land. Rohyr is drawn to Lassen and a connection is formed between them with only one look. Desire soon develops into a lifetime of love so strong nothing can break the bond, not even Rohyr's forced political marriage to another.
5731 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An olio or pastiche of short stories and novels of the detective. The writing style is dated and the plots (especially of the short stories) thin. Despite (or perhaps due to) being the second collection, the plotting is more laboured. Still a good read.
To put it simply they're all short, sweet, and to the point. A quick and hot read if that's your type of thing then climb on board ^_^
8994 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked that Mel could hold her own against the alpha males and still crack some jokes. I like the science fiction/fantasy aspects of this book.
"Kaylee do you know why you are here?"
5364 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a fantastic read..I loved Lila..she was strong and tough enough to deal.with Hunter the billionaire dominate jerk. This was a sweet story of love conquering over vanity and lies. They made a sexy and sweet couple. Hunter will tug your heart strings. Lila will make you say.. Go girl!! Great work!
8429 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dipping back into the Granite Lake Wolf series has been FUN! Tad and Missy are full of surprises - not the least of which is what they're capable of. I liked them. I liked that Missy was willing to risk everything to get away from her abusive Alpha. I liked that Tad was concerned that the lust Missy was feeling was all hormone induced. Wait. That sounds wrong. Hormone induced, like her wolf couldn't resist his. There. That's better.
NICE AND NAUGHTY is a definite must read for those of you who enjoy menage-a-trois romances. Also don't forget to pick up copies of the other books in the MENAGE & MORE anthology.
512 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Always a winner
2837 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I give it 4.5 stars, so I rounded it up!!
8850 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The first two-thirds of this book was nothing but stressful, reading about people stuck in a miserable situation. The end was utterly depressing.
Silent in the Sanctuary - I liked this book more than the first. The mystery was a bit more interesting and I felt that the pace was a little quicker, which I liked. Julia and Brisbane continue to be an intriguing pairing and I can't wait to find out more about them. I really enjoyed the secondary characters in this novel. I loved the time we spent with Julia's family, especially Portia, and friends. Fleur is the best. Morag and Aquinas are also great. Hopefully Aquinas will be around a little bit more in the next book. All in all, this is a series I am glad I was introduced to and that I plan to continue reading.
A fair warning: This book does deal with strong subject matter and violence. Young or sensitive readers might want to select an alternate book or parents of such readers may want to read this book with their young adults.
2282 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Robb/Roberts provides her standard excellence in the in Death series. I actually bought this book by mistake. I read this months (years?) ago. However, it is the kind of book that needs to have multiple reads to get all the nuance. I read so fast that I sometimes miss things, which is why I re-read books. Oddly, I had not read the other short stories in the book. Kinsman by Krinard was wonderful. It started a little slowly, since there was so much foreign information to absorb. However, the information was presented pretty well in the context of the story. The short seemed much longer, in a good way, than it was. A lot was packed into a few pages. Immortality by Shayne was amazing. Although there could clearly be a series of longer books that tell them story up to the point where the short story starts and more could be written after the story ended, the short story is complete in itself. It is well presented as a stand-alone and is a wonderful story. The ending is fabulous. Magic Like Heat Across My Skin by Hamilton has all the sexual bits one expects from a Hamilton piece of writing and, in the short story, they work well enough. (Personally, I don't care for the sexual tenor of ALL of her books; it is a little like a sledgehammer. Nevertheless, she can tell a good story. I would just like more subtle sex.) The back story regarding the female protagonist's leadership of this clan of the wereleopards is well presented. My problem with the story is that it is presented as an adventure to rescue two wereleopards and all of the necessary facts are detailed about the wereleopards at issue. While we seem to move in that direction, the story suddenly takes a tangent regarding some unexplained point from the series the book is a part of. When that small subplot is supposedly resolved, by the character exclaiming that the mystery will never be resolved, the story ends. We never ever get to rescuing the wereleopards. However, we are told that we can learn the rest of the story if we buy the next book. I would assume that we would also need to buy the earlier books as well in order to know what in the world is really going on. Robb and, I presume, Shayne are writing stories that are part of a series. However, their stories can be read as stand-alone stories that have a clear, understandable beginning and a fully resolved endpoint. That more action may happen is clearly intimated, but we get to the end of the story that was initially presented. Hamilton's story feels more like a somewhat longer sneak peek at her series than an actual short story. Really, it is a set of vignettes from the series that would be unfulfilling to anyone who is not a reader of the series. So, the first three stories were excellent. I hated to penalize them by reducing the stars, when it was only Hamilton's story that was under par. As I said, Hamilton writes well, but this particular short story is not really a story that has a beginning with a rational ending.
The author is very good with dialogue which a lot of current day authors should do more of.
2182 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When we discover how to tap the power of our minds, we unlock our infinite potential. This book opens doors into thinking methods that will benefit you now.
The plot is not deep nor are there any real twists. The attempted murderer is not hidden from the view of the reader. If there is anything the author could have improved on, it would have been making the plot more intricate and the end less stock. Never fear, however, the read is still good, particularly if you normally read Romances.
I finally connected somewhat in the last 75 pages or so I thought when Collie went to El Salvadore and when he became a doctor. That might have something to do with me being an MD. But even that was short lived. I had a glimmer of hope he'd finally grow up but he didn't. I guess life does happen that way but it was a hard story to connect with or even enjoy.
Thankfully my quest to finish Amazon's 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime encouraged me to pick up this book, the second in the Winnie-the-Pooh series. There were benefits to starting with the second book. Most of the stories were new to me. I did not have preconceived pictures from seeing them on film - well as many at least. I will never be able to view Pooh, or Eeyore, or Piglet as anything other than their movie versions.
3928 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is such a wonderful product that exceeded my expectations,and it arrived in a timely manner. Great job and keep up the good work.
3525 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 WOW - this book clearly shows the reason why we need term limits on the Supreme Court. The current court is an activist one rather than a constitutional one, and they are perpetuating the incorrect, foolish and anti-constitutional decisions rendered by former courts. Join with Levin and 35 states demanding a constitutional convention. Read this book and become as outraged as I am over decisions by the Supremes.
each book can stand alone or enrich the last and next story
Look What Santa Brought is a novella in the anthology, The Perfect Gift. I found it to be the perfect read to lift my spirits after a hard day so much that I thought Santa had visited my house a few days early!
HIGH LEVEL: Disappointing book 2 of the Halle Pumas paranormal romance series that starts with The Wallflower: A Hunting Love story, Halle Puma Series Book 1. . You HAVE to read book 1 first as this one starts during the climax of that book. While I am a fan of Ms. Bell's work, I have to tell you I am REALLY disappointed with this book. Book 1 was overly simplistic, but I could forgive that because it was book 1- this book was a step backwards entirely. I'm not even sure why this story got to be its own book. It could have been just an additional chapter or two in book 1.
Summarizing the story is difficult. There are two stories occurring simultaneously. The novel opens up with Hayden returning home to Wyoming from college and trying like crazy to avoid Josh (but not succeeding). Hayden's always had a crush on Josh, and his enhanced werewolf instincts and senses cause him to be aroused in Josh's presence. Since Josh is a werewolf, he can smell the arousal that Hayden feels, and he would react to it in a way that Josh felt was ridiculing or belittling. This has gone on since high school. Oddly though, Josh seems intent on hooking up with Hayden, and insists they get together for a run.
8422 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Missy was in a very bad situation. She became widowed by her brother-in-law. He was an alpha and wanted to claim her as his Omega. She didn't want anything to do with him so she used the excuse of mourning to get away for a while. On her trip to set out equipment for her company, she ran into her high school sweetheart. Come to find out, he still had the hots for her. In the end Tad has to fight for her and discovers he has more than the hots for her.
575 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Using the Kindle to read a newspaper was just too difficult. Books are much easier as they flow page after page without a lot of searching.
All that said, I did feel that Rachel and other characters could have been better developed. Personally, I probably would've enjoyed the book much more if I had gotten to know Rachel better. Hopefully, in future books of the series Rachel will be more fully developed and become more personable.
5171 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first three books in the Buchanan's saga by Susan Mallery. It has Cal, Walker, and Reid's stories. All three books were beautiful and truly works of art. It's a great savings to buy this bundle and you won't regret it these books are amazing.
That is okay though, once I found this information I was able to kick in my imagination, overlook some holes in the plot and finished the novel in good shape.
Excellent story. Good characters. Definitely want to keep reading the series!
3758 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 13 year old son enjoyed every book from these series, refreshingly absent of witchcraft and vampires, full of epic battle excitement
Matthew Robert Payne
After Will and Evanlyn are captured, Halt and Horace both set out to rescue them. They meet their fair share of trouble, including being captured by Deparnieux, an evil knight. They must hurry to find Will and Evanlyn, before it is too late.
Marx was the ultimate moocher. He never had a job and was kicked out of countries for being an instigator. Engels was the ultimate enabler. He came from a wealthy, manufacturing family and supported Marx and his family. Oddly enough, Engels seemed to loathe the fortune he was born to, but rather than donating all to charity, he helped Marx in his efforts to demonize all private property.
After each stanza (or passage, since this poem is written in prose), Oriah explains what she means with stories from her own life. Then, at the end of each chapter, she offers a meditation to open our hearts to that particular blessing within ourselves.
I like this series immensely, but I can't say I saw this one coming. I thought is was good but a bit far fetched with the plot. I know the writer calls the shots as to where the story goes but I thought the logistic of this one was a little thin. I can't imagine that such a high government official and a personal friend of the President would that easily gotten to. The fact that he was a scum bag wife beater aside. I can't imagine that they could have extracted that much punishment/vigilantie justice and have made a clean getaway.
"the longer I sat there, the closer I was to trying another sip of that decaf coffee. I stood up and wondered if I was supposed to walk around and pull Lisa's chair out for her, but she was on her feet and bussing her own tray before I even had my own chair pushed in."
This is not a novel that should be read quickly. There is a lot of wonderful, subtle humor laced throughout the narrative. The exchanges between Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear merit reading twice, just to savor the humor. The writer requires the reader to pay attention if the reader wants to enjoy all of the storytelling value. Many of the less-positive reviews mentioned getting lost in the narrative. I would suggest that those readers were not paying close enough attention and could easily get confused as to who was saying what.
4333 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Having enjoyed our public library's Charles Kurault reading of Winner the Pooh, we purchased The House at Pooh Corner. We were not disappointed.
7104 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series. If this was the beginning, it is a wonderful start to a great series. How can you criticize a great authors story. You can not. Other than Christine feehan books are never long enough. Always end way to soon. I was never into the paranormal reads. But I do not miss one of her books. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us who read.
The last time Deidre and Jonas saw each other was to say goodbye
This novel is compact and has a lot going on. There are references to other characters that may be confusing if you haven't read the preceding novels. If you are offended by very explicit sex scenes, this book is not for you. I noticed there were several bad reviews because of this. So reader be warned beforehand. I enjoyed the novel regardless, and I thought the great big Greek vampire was perfect for petite and busty Twyla. Highly recommended.
Well, first of all, it is much too short to be called a book. It measures only 5 x 7, the type is humongous, there are wide margins and it is only 144 pages long. The theme is bondage amidst some pretentious over-described scenes. I read the whole thing in about a half hour and must say that this is the worst book I have ever read. It's boring, it's silly and the parts that are supposed to be erotic seem actually comic.
Forster brings conflict to her characters and challenges them to grow. A DIFFERENT KIND OF BLUES is a strong story about secrets and forgiveness. It reaches your core and averts attention to emotional breakthrough and the essence of life --evolution, change and the empowering will to live. This is a different read.
The Book is separated into six parts:
Mark has barely started to regain a bit of self-esteem and stability with his partner Steve, than another brick falls on his head: a 18 years old boy knocks at his door claiming to be his son. And since Alexander is the spitting image of his father, there is no doubt of it. For Mark is both a dream and a nightmare: he is fiercely protective of his new found son, he wants to give him everything he lacked, above all the love of a father, even more when he discovers that also his son is gay, but at the same time he is scared; Alex represents everything he is losing, youth and beauty, and having him in the same house with Steve is a torture. On the contrary of Mark, Alex retorts to his stepfather's refusal of his sexuality flaunting it, emphasizing all his twinky trait... in a word, Alex is a born teaser and a sex fiend.
5205 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed reading this and it's written in an engaging manner. If you are in a lot of debt I think it can be a really useful program though the thought of only spending cash is hard for me to embrace but I can see his reasoning. I've never been one to actually do a monthly budget but I did take the time after finishing this book to do so and it was an eye opening experience. In theory I knew I was over spending but seeing hard numbers of just how much I spent on eating out was a wake up call. My one thing I struggled with was how you move on from the retirement account step. To move on to the next step you have to keep funding that while then also having enough money to still pay bills, fund retirement and then start setting aside even more for college savings or to even save a home down payment much less pay cash. Living in a high cost of living area, being a single parent of two kids and a lower paying job it doesn't seem realistic when he says that for a period of time you may have to take on some extra jobs or hours. So some good concepts in here but hard to apply all of them. I do want to check out his other book that he references that he said is more of a detailed how to implement each step book.
Very erotic, very steamy and a fun read. I have read this a couple of times now and totally enjoyed it each time. If you are looking for some hot action, involving m/m, m/f/m/m with a little light discipline, then look no further.
497 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book!!
4341 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 this was not my favorite story. I think she should have had much more of a backbone. I love the alpha male, but not a weak female, and she was to weak. I did not like that he thought she was a theif and she took his crap over it. The story did have some great sex, and things of course worked out, but she was just to much of a push over for my tastes.
1249 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I tried reading the book but I was caught up by the references made to local New Jersey references. I live by the old Amboy Cinemas mentioned in the novel. The novelist was raised only a few miles at London Terrace Apartment Complex in Old Bridge. We shared the same library. Junot Diaz has been nominated twice for the New Jersey Hall of Fame recently for his services to literature. This novel has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and it is richly deserved.
I still like the Ghostwalker series, I'm getting invested in the characters, and will continue to read the series for the glimpses of my old favorites.
These stories are built around the career of Verkan Val, paratime policeman extraordinary, and his efforts to help his culture keep the Paratime Secret. It's not an easy job. In the course of these stories Val has to recover a Venusian Night Hound that has been let loose on our timeline (late-40's Pennsylvania to be exact), get his sometime-wife Dalla off a world where reincarnation is scientifically proven fact before she overturns the entire civilization, and battle a gang of trans time slavers whose roots reach into the very heart of the Original Time Line government itself.
Kaya, a cougar shifter, has lived with very little human interaction but something draws her to Hunter and Jericho's cabin. At first she only watches the men from a distance and enjoys their scent but injured and in need of a place to rest, she makes the decision to trust them and enters their home. Despite her attraction to the men, Kaya isn't ready to trust them with her secret - but she's unable to resist the idea of a cooked meal and shifts once she believes the men are asleep for the night.
8714 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 She never had anything traumatic happen that should make her dress frumpy the way she does. She had a car accident, that does not make you less of a woman because you think you cannot have children. I think the hero, when he first decided to go for the heroine, seemed like he was playing with her for his own amusement. I would SERIOUSLY have thought this if I did not get his insight for a brief time or if he was not so caring at the very beginning. I am pretty sure he did not sleep with another woman since he met the heroine because he talks about cold showers over the months A LOT, even though he did go to events with other women. He just put her into the role of his wife and hostess without telling her ANYTHING and expected her to just know how he felt about her. Well here is a newsflash, telling the heroine that you have wanted her from the beginning sexually does not tell her you want to marry her. The heroine also changed COMPLETELY from the beginning to the end. She was a scared, easily intimidated woman at the start and goes to being a seductive, vixen type at the end. It was weird to see her change so much in such a short period of time because of a guy's attention. I am not sure what the purpose of his friends on the yacht were. They did not have a significance with ANY decisions the hero and heroine made and they barely talked. It was all just annoying. I like this author and based on the reviews, really thought I would love this book....I didn't. I hate to say that but this one was not for me.
What happens when you put three exceedingly sexy people together? Inhibitions are set free and the sheets will sizzle. Justin, Dani, and Rowe are ready to take the next step in Unbridled and it is a feast of erotic foreplay. Justin's character can come off as a crass jackass but he gets the mercury rising in Unbridled. The more you get to know him you just can't help but want him. He is the dominant personality in Unbridled but he happens to be the one with the most insecurities. It was absolutely fantastic when Rowe and Dani took over! Unbridled is a stand out!
It was a sweet story of finding each other again and I was glad that I read it. If your looking for a true romance this book is for you
The characters are deep and complex. Victor's narration is addictive and compelling (and wittily sarcastic throughout). Romantic encounters are charged with eroticism and passion. This book is a little different from the rest in that it doesn't have as conclusive an ending. The ending is the obvious jumping-off point of the next book in the series, "Camp Hell". Being enjoyable in of itself, "Secrets" also serves to build great momentum for the conclusion found in "Camp Hell", making the two novels combined an incredibly enjoyable and passionate experience. Jordan Castillo Price has a winner series on her hands with PsyCop.
9510 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A good light read. Lots of implausible actions and events, but a very enjoyable story. What I would consider to be an excellent summer vacation adventure book.
7439 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sophie James had served as the Duchess of Carlton with her first husband Colonel Garrett James, 3rd Duke of Carlton and also with her present husband Tristan Westcliff. She has loved both men equally but married the second husband with the belief the first had died at the Battle of Waterloo. Much to Sophie's surprise and dismay Garrett reappears in her life and her bedroom one night declaring that he is very much alive and that they are still married. What is a woman to do with two husbands knowing only one that can remain?
And here is a key point that McTaggart brings out into the open here: We also know that due in large part to their sinusoidal character, one of the important aspects of waves is that they are encoders and carriers of information. Or said more exactly, because of the inherent wave like fluctuations in nature, we know that we can track them through interference patterns and and through the elementary mathematics of their Fourier transforms. As a result, the quantum interactions of the ZPF, the field of fields, become a natural repository of information -- information whether as waves or as discrete particles that can serve as a kind of bookkeeping device of last resort for the entire universe. One that can allow us to keep track of all fields, all ground energy states and all virtual particles, for all times.
By the way, notice what comes first in the above illustration, contradicting Marx's claim that the "material productive forces" (machines) are the INITIAL venue by which societies alter their values/relationships...people had to "save time" FIRST by curtailing their quest for food.* Now in the modern economy, where money is used, FIRST comes the necessity of market-based interest rates that allows for the accumulation of capital that THEN produces the labor-saving machines! The higher the market-based interest rate, the better for capital accumulation.
3151 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story is exceptionally well written. The storyline is complex and interesting and the characters are well drawn.
3740 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just as exciting as last time I read it. I also found out that I skipped a few pages in the book.
1579 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the most complex and convoluted storyline of the three books in this series, and I almost lost interest, but I hung in there and I'm so glad I did. This turned out to be a very good book, but it does require a bit of patient whimsy on the part of the reader, at least in the beginning.
2584 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the Winnie the pooh collections, it doesn't get much better than this. What a way to reflect on your childhood and those precious innocent times. If only there were more!
Richard Edward Noble - The Hobo Philosopher - Author of:
7070 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As expected
--Overcome ego and cultivate gratitude
The next day, the Temujai leader decides to dispose of Evanlyn. As he strides over to the girl while drawing his sword, Will steps out into plain view and shoots him in the wrist. Then the other warriors run toward him with weapons in hand.
166 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This review is for the whole five book series. I just finished reading it for the second time and I absolutely love it. Moon's characters and the plot and subplots are wonderfully nuanced and engaging. The hero is young and competent but not without flaws and she is supported by characters diverse and complicated. It is amazing that we can easily accept FTL travel and ansibles and humods and how it all fits together. I wish Moon would get back to writing space fantasies again!
8030 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book. It kept me wondering to the end what would happen. I loved the characters a lot.
Now on page 16 you are told that you can figure your body mass index on the chart 2.4. but the chart has only height and weight boxes. Nowhere in the book are you told what to do with the height and weight figures tocompute your body mass.
8004 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Supernaturals are forced the leave earth, sent into outer space to live. Shortly after entering space it was reported their ships were destroyed by a meteor shower. One of the ships survived and landed on a occupied planet. One of the passengers was Stegian, a master vampire. Using mind control, he attempts to take control of the planet.
1423 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book, found it a little unbelievable that the character's father gave her up so easily, but then considering their relationship maybe it's not so unbelievable.
6498 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 BLIND MALICE by Annis Ward Jackson is the third of the Rachel Myers Murder Mysteries that I have read. Since I read the other two out of order, I went back and started at the beginning. Rachel Myers is a very appealing character because of her dedication to everything she does, and she is a very kind and moral person. Coming from the mountains of North Carolina, a beautiful area of the country, she is used to making her own way in the world and also is used to hard work. At the beginning of this series, she is a nursing administrator for a retirement home in Flagstaff, AZ.
152 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 loved the whole series. Strong Heroine, true to her values. Smart .
you are part of the storyline, you feel what the characters are feeling and you wish you were there with them.
He had expected him to come in search of the boy, and now that he had, must have taken out the men at the mountain outpost.
As the two work through their problems, Becky is struck with an illness that threatens her happiness.
Vivian Arend has a winning series with the Turner Twins. I recently read Turn It Up the second book in the series and loved it as well. I am happy that I read the second book first because I felt like I knew more about the family that Maxine is always helping. It gave me a better idea of who all these people are. It also let me in on the insinuation regarding that front porch swing. I just laughed and laughed about that because that swing definitely left an impression on me after reading Turn It Up. These Turners with their names that include Max are hysterical and easy to love. Turn It On will definitely turn you on with its intense lovemaking and beautifully remarkable story.
Also special mentions for Father Mike and Mrs. Kasselbaum, who added much to the humor that balanced out the spine-chilling suspense plot. My second Karen Rose book was another great read and I hope to start the next book soon. I'm definitely happy I'm up to date on her releases so I can just pick up one of her books whenever the mood for RS strikes me.
1005 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent paper. The only thing I wish I could change is that I had more time to read it. I love being able to get single editions periodically on my kindle. Wonderful.
8317 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great story. Very original and romantic. I would have made him pay longer. I love the characters and storyline.
I very much enjoyed reading Ms Cassidy's latest and LOL, and am really looking forward to see what kind of trouble Wanda manages to get into when her book "The Accidental Human" comes out in March 2009!
Dream cast (otherwise known as who I pictured while reading) Kristen Stewart (Kaylee Sorry, must have had Bella on the brain.)
In the previous book we read about Missy's sister. She was used in the scheme to get Missy to marry the Alpha's brother of their old pack, so that the alpha could control Missy. Things were done to Maggie then that changed her. She hasn't been able to shift or even really be around wolves for a long time. Now that Missy is happily mated and even pregnant, Maggie comes for a visit. Her sister sends the welcome committee to get her.
7219 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If your into books about doms and subs, you will want to read this book. It is the first of a series of books telling about a woman (sub) meeting her new dom (master) at a party for doms/subs.
8108 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Looking for a good story to rev your engines? This is the book for you. 4 friends who grew up together as best friends, can they go for more and find happiness? Love this read. 1 tomboy and 3 really hot guys. Yummy.
196 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This novel by Tim Winton is as dull and boring as many a desert landscape. Much of the description is pretentiouis and fairly riduculous. For instance, why use a word such as "boneyard" to describe surf? A boneyard is still and dead, surf is not. And how can a Honda outboard motor possibly sound "righteous"?
Rory, as the last remaining Light, has a crucial role to play. But whom can he trust? And how can he continue to protect his family when he also has a whole city to save? Using a fast-paced narrative, GODS OF MANHATTAN introduces readers to a uniquely American mythology and kicks off a series that is likely to draw comparisons to Michael Chabon's SUMMERLAND and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson novels.
7035 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Would like to read more with this cast of characters. Interesting people involved in interesting things. Here are 4 more words.
only to have met, two months later, say, the daughter of a rare-book
4298 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 It was not clear thar this was not a Winnie The Pooh story. This tells how much original books and bears sold for in British Pounds, but is NOT a story.
442 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. I visited Franklin and so it was nice to see the historical perspective to go with the land visit. nice narrative that developed the characters with time. sometimes the story seemed a bit repetitive but that was minor. a worthwhile read especially if you are going to visit Franklin and tour the battle areas and houses.
9352 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this is the first Beth Kery book I have read. It was a good psychic mystery. It was compared to Fifty Shades in reviews but I don't think that is was as good. I would however read another Kery book.
* Jim Henson's Lost Project Found in the New Year, by Alex Carr
1) Redundancy. A good one third of the book is repetition. The reader has an event with a bit of action. Then the reader has to plow through a long narrative exposition about said event, being told every little detail about why such and such is bad or good. And then the same event is told again in a clumsy dialog between the characters.
You rock Gena!
Walt's childhood friend Henry Standing Bear has a brotherly personality, and is usually there to give a helping hand. Henry is a burly guy that one best not get on the bad side of. There are other characters that are delightful and pretty colorful as well. Then there are a few that are just plain despicable human beings.
7320 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really liked this story and as a "hard Sci Fi" fan, this author fulfilled all of my hopes with a great story and interesting characters.
It's somehow close to The Body Finder in concept but it's much better.
Jambrea
3361 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Vaughan writes descriptively and dramatically. Hawke is a multifaceted hero and he always has a plethora of villains to deal with and leaves friends wherever he travels (along with dead enemies). Interesting story line in each of the series installments.
9686 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Meet Hayden and Joshua, both Alpha wolves and both heir apparent for their packs...their rival packs. As youth they were high school teammates in sports but they were never friends. They were acquaintances, sure, but Hayden had known he was gay since he was fifteen, been out to his family and his pack since he was sixteen, and had been in love with the very straight Joshua for as long as he could remember. That doesn't make for BFF's in any world. As teens they shared a run in their wolf forms...once. That was enough to compel Hayden to go to Dartmouth, a college about as far removed from their small Wyoming hometown as he could get. A few years later and just months shy of graduation, the twenty-two year old Hayden comes home to visit his family for Christmas. During that vacation, something happens that destroys Hayden's future, puts him in a coma for six weeks and in a jail cell for two years, and steals his memories of the best night of his life...the night he and Josh came together as adults.
9602 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am really enjoying this author. Whether the books in the collection are completely different or a little similar in circumstances, each book is an interesting story and well worth reading. I have really enjoyed them. I read one or two of her books, then go to another author and then come back to Mary's. I am really enjoying them.
883 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this Vigilante collection and this one is another that defies legal justice but satisfies the final justice served. Fern's books are very hard to put down because you have to find out what happens next.
8488 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I got this so I could look at interesting famous quotes, for that purpose it was well suited.
3082 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I ain't read it i got it cause at the time it was free lol figured it wasn't a risk on my end so when i get time i'll read it.
My main problem with THE GATHERING is that I found it to be incredibly disjointed. While I understand the stream of consciousness style of writing the author uses (or in this case, has her narrator use,) it did not flow very well.
1553 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've been reading a lot of World War II books lately and needed a break from the heavy reading, so I ordered up this book for my Kindle. I'd heard of Faye Kellerman but never read any of her books. I always like to start at the beginning rather than dive into the middle of a series. For one thing, when a series begins oftentimes the author's protagonists are fresh and more 3 dimensional. As time goes on, too many times in a series the author gets tired of their creations and simply write to satisfy their fan base. Anyway, in this book Kellerman introduces a duo that is definitely different from any other two protagonists I've seen...one is a detective in a sex crime unit, and the other is the female target of a crime in a yeshiva (which makes her a very religious Jew). This introduces the reader not only to a good mystery/crime but also to a chance to learn about another culture, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The history and the religious information made the people become more alive in the book, and a lot of the problems of the growing attraction between Decker (the cop) and Rina (the woman in the yeshiva) becomes more understandable when the rules and laws of the Jewish religion is explained.
Re: The Audible Verision
5288 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a fabulous book. Whether you're in debt up to your eyeballs, or simply looking to manage your finances better, this is the book to read.
Now let me tell you! This book was both one of the most compelling and most difficult to read books of the year for me. I could not put it down, but at the same time, I struggled. (If that makes any sense at all??) I read it in a matter of hours, and Elizabeth Scott did an excellent job of putting me inside Alice's head.
3018 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book that you just can't put down.... a very good fairy tale :) and lots of steamy pages !!
Piece of cake!
The climactic scenes in the courtroom were fascinating. The many threads of the story pulled together at the end came together smoothly and I really enjoyed it. I loved watching the courtroom scenes play out. Ohhh the dirty little secrets all coming to light and taking out the bad guys one by one... great!
9722 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book could be given a lot of tags: it's historical, there's a mistery and there's even a touch of paranormal, but it has also a beautiful romance.
Cassie
9385 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I'm not talking "sensual." I'm not talking explicit. I'm not talking erotic. I'm talking absolutely crude. The male and female leads (I cannot bring myself to call them hero and heroine) were not at all sympathetic or attractive. No character development. Nothing. Just crude sex. No matter what I pay for a book, by darn, I finish it! Not this one. It is absolute disgusting trash. When things headed for anal sex, I "closed" the book and deleted it. Filth. (Oh, yeah: "incest" was going on, too.)
Several years back, Cody and three other high school boys raped a local Cheyenne girl. They were only given suspended sentences for their crime. When a second boy turns up dead, it seems someone is seeking their own brand of justice for their actions. It's up to Longmire to see that the cold dish of revenge isn't served to the remaining boys. Helping him in his fight to save the boys is his deputy, Victoria Moretti, and his lifelong friend, Henry Standing Bear.
As for the romance between Simon and Ellis, it was satisfying to me. I thought she was a little eccentric where her work was concerned, and a bit of a perfectionist, but not unreasonably demanding. Simon's a hard-working guy who takes pride in the work his company does, and he recognises that same element in Ellie. So, while he may get exasperated with Ellie's requests, he doesn't hold them against her. The two of them fit together quite well. I thought the author was going to get Simon to meet Ellis' family, since Ellis' mother was mentioned, but that didn't happen. A pity, because it would have been great to see them get together outside, away from the whole construction/interior decorator setting. I do agree with another reviewer that Simon shouldn't have flirted with Cynthia but I think he wasn't sure how to extricate himself from her when she cornered him--and being that I'm a woman and I've seen how some women can be, I can find it in myself to feel a little sorry for the poor guy!
8107 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Damn...
6890 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Started a bit slow, but soon became very interesting. Even though I liked it very much, I believe I would have enjoyed it more without the foul language.
Is this the foremost book on Law of Attraction? No. Yet it is still worth a read, and highly recommended. Other books that I highly recommend in area of interest are SeThe Secret of the Ages by Robert Collier, and Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't . I hope this was helpful to you.
"Cybermancy" is the sequel to "WebMage", in which writer Kelly McCullough first introduced us to Ravirn, descendant of the three Fates. Ravirn, or Raven as he is now often called since the events of the first book, is one hell of a hacker (pun intended!). This time he is going to need to push all his vaunted skills to the utmost because he needs to hack into Hades to retrieve his girlfriend's webgoblin Shara; in Shara's memory is locked all his girlfriend Cerice's research on her doctorate in computer science.
I loved the characters. Each one had a special part to play and they were inter-woven into the story in a very heart warming way.
8980 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jess Dee sure knows how to get the juices flowing. This book is hot and steamy.
As an aside, much of the book is in untranslated Spanish- mainly foul and rude language that was part of the characterization. No complaints here about the vulgarity since that was part of his story. But. Those of us who read the book in English with so much untranslated Spanish are clearly reading a different book from those who read the book in Spanish where I assume that the entire book was in the same language. Even when you got the gist of the Spanish, it was another level of distance placed between the reader and the characters. Perhaps, you say, that it just really could not be translated. To which I say baloney. That is just one more way to say that we are just not capable of seeing those new clothes.
Excellent story and I look forward to reading more by Virginia Smith.
9546 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like this blog because it has oodles of free books, some I never would have heard of. I like the way they are sorted by category, though I would like one for mysteries. What I don't like is the alphabet soup that intrudes, sometimes making it unreadable. For a mere $0.99 I've gotten hundreds of books. What a deal!
For example, I have always known that women could multi-task and divide their attention, unlike men who focus intently upon one thing at a time. But I never knew that women could not help dividing their attention -- computer-like "windows" of thought involuntarily pop up in their minds, "windows" that could not be easily closed. This fact of "thought bombardments from the past" fits the reality I have observed, but I never could put my finger on it before reading this book.
2002 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Highly recommend for anyone that has read the previous entries. Great book and good ending. Story just keeps getting better.
android devices. Nice to be able to read wherever I want.
get to know about themselves. Until one day he makes her forgetr. . .will they meet again?
I think sometimes modern individuals forget drugs have been an issue for hundreds of years. The Viscount's Addiction is a prime example of how even the strongest of spirits can be broken when hopelessness occurs. Jessie and Ryder are both victims of their circumstances but while Ryder has decided to drown in his sorrows Jessie has taken her situation and maintained not only her physical innocence but her morality. This historical effort from Scottie Barrett is memorable and provides a dramatic way to past the time on a wintry day.
I believe this book tells the kind of advise that keeps people from ever getting better. I can not trust their claims that they got so many people better with what they claim works, and if I have to go on line to take tests, why buy the book?
7913 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very informative prequel to the main series. Glad I read it.
8860 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am a lover of historical fiction and even better if it has a bit of romance included. But I never would have started reading Georgette Heyer if I had seen her books described as regency romances. Most of that category today would not interest me. But her books are witty, amusing, and charming with the vintage language used. I can't say enough good things about the entertainment value of her books. This one in particular has a lovable spirited heroine, and a hero who is strong, dashing, and wise enough to fall in love with his unlikely heroine. Can't wait to get on to the next book. Good thing she was a prolific author!
This story grabs you right by the brain, heart and gut and pulls you into it, you can not stop reading until you get to the end. Some pages, though only covered in a few words make such an impact. This story is about a girl who is kidnapped when she is young and then sexually abused until she starts getting older and he starts to think about replacing her. A must read for those who like something a lot darker than happily ever after.
2435 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read inspirational books as part of my Lenten routine and this book was recommended to me by a friend. It was one of the best gifts of the year. Sara Miles has written of her conversion and life as a committed Christian in a way that resonated deeply with me and made me look hard at my own spiritual life and practices. Here is truly the story of what we should all strive for, regardless of our faith--or lack thereof--in caring for others in our community most in need rather than just most like ourselves.
1102 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very enjoyable book to read. I'm partial to westerns and this one kept my attention.
TJ and Jon have been waiting for Christina to show some interest and finally they feel she's ready. They have been ready and now is the time! But Christina's family is once again coming between her and her future.
Only there is a catch - this is not "the amazing race" that will take them all over the beautiful city - no no no, that would be a different type of story - this one, this race was the Erotic Race - BWAHAHAHAH!
8970 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was actually a good quick read, It really takes your interest in the first paragraph. I'm not one for romance novels but I just recently started downloading the free ones for an easy read and this one, although the plot is sloppy and it is a little corny,is an easy read.
Maybe it is our Democratic form of government slowly but surely eroding our Republic foundation.
Boy was I wrong! the first few pages were kinda slow in hooking me in and had nothing to indicate just how good the story was going to get. I was afraid it was going to end up pretty cheesy and become an unfinished disappointment.
You think you want to know something, and then once you do, all you can think about is erasing it from your mind. From now on when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I planned to say, Amnesiac.
3667 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This third book in the series was a bit hard for me to read. Will and Evanline have been captured by Erak and the Skandians as "booty". They are to be sold as slaves on arrival at the Skandians homeland.
Burke Chastell just wants Rachel to collect her inheritance and sell him the land so they can find the totem that protects Cougar Falls before the rest of the world discovers not only that it exists, but all of its secrets.
As the series develops we see him embrace what he can do, albeit sometimes very reluctantly. His ability is stronger than most realise, because Vic wasn't born yesterday and he knows that being classified a level 5 psychic is risky enough, without anyone realising he is actually stronger. The more he learns about what he can do though, the more responsibility he takes on. It's a funny (perfect) mix of reluctance and responsibility. Kinda like knowing you have to get up to your baby for the fifth time that night no matter how exhausted you are. The difference being you undoubtedly love your baby more than Vic loves the ghosts/paranormal entities, oh, and your baby is most definitely less dangerous.
6343 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Showed how life for a mother can be and how life can steer you in the right direction if you just allow it to. I feel and married woman and mother can relate to this book.
2488 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This review is for the Audio Cassette Edition. Charles Kuralt reads these stories and poems and it is beautifully done. It is a shame it has not been released on CD or digitally with his Emmy Award winning reading of these stories. If you still have the ability to play cassette tapes, get these and you and your kids will listen to them over and over again.
I love the heroine's quirks like getting lost in the music while driving. I also love her attitude and ability to balance both twins, Smart and adventurous yet still a bit geeky. The suspense was thrilling and the invention was interesting. I nearly cried when she woke up thinking Justin had left, though. A great read.
dray
2664 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 An interesting take on the Lizzie/ Darcy romance but entirely out of character for both Darcy and Lizzie. Not at all true to the Austin characters.
Hot. Ready for more.
Having read many of Ms. Leigh's previous works, this story will in no way prevent a future purchase of her books, but all the same, it certainly does not read like the contemporary stories many of her fans have come to know.
5055 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I got this omnibus for 95 cents in a limited offer. I am so glad! As far as I know, all the books are present and accounted for. The format is easy to read, with a linked table of contents so you can jump to anywhere. The only thing I noticed is that the type changes occasionally.
5200 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Should be mandatory reading for all who live and breath! Changed my life.
Baby Step 4: Invest 15% of Your Income in Retirement (also 3% into 401K) (page 154)
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Turn it On by Vivian Arend is the perfect short story if you are looking for a quick, yet tremendously satisfying romance fix. Her stories are guaranteed to be red hot and steamy romances that have emotion, sigh-worthy moments that in fact may leave you breathless, and characters that you'll grow to love. Despite its short length (approx 130 pages) it doesn't feel like a short story but a full length novel because of the evolution of Maxine and Ryan's love story. It's amazing to me that she can work such magic in so few words. It's a little gem that I loved, and worth every single penny. I can't wait to see what she will have in store for us in the 2nd book in the Turner Twins series.
2291 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I LOVE BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR. THIS SERIES HAS GREAT CHARCTERS AND THE AUTHOR IS GREAT WITH THE CHARCTERS GROWING.
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5141 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved the story of Tabby being Val's savior. But also that Ash is. Not omnipotent and infallable. Real life gets in the way sometimes
8881 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Georgette Heyer was my first mystery writer - I got there through her Regency romances (stop it; everyone is a teenager once). It had been a long time since I'd read "Unfinished," and I was delighted all over again by the numerous characters, not one of whom could one mistake for another, the ridiculous house party, the clear-eyed heroine, and the detective, whom we do not meet until far into the book.
- Some of the things that happen in the story are so unusual and so unexpected that I found them uproariously funny. And the characters' reactions are priceless. James says this at one point: "I wondered if I'd gotten in a car accident on my way to the Hotel Del Monte and was, in fact, happily hallucinating in a coma somewhere."
6549 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The plot of this mystery could have been better as well as the characters which I felt were shallow, the writing was pretty good that is why I am giving it 2 stars. Not enough detail and the language at one point got pretty bad which I felt took something away, I hope his books are in the future.
Needless to say, Erak makes a very bad scout. He sounds like a bear walking through the woods. And his horsemanship is poor at best.
4898 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Rachel has come back to Cougar Falls in search of a new beginning. The legacy from her beloved Aunt Charlotte couldn't have come at a more fitting time.
1848 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Justin and Lorren had sensuality from their first encounter. I loved the chemistry between the two of them. This was a book that made me really feel good and love the Madaris clan. I would highly recommend this book.
3572 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't usually read historical romance but this story was wonderful surprise. I'm glad I took a chance to read something different. I loved the story and the characters. I love romance and erotic books so I highly recommend this one. Kudos to Scottie Barrett and I'm excited to read more of her books.
After this second experience, I am not going to attempt to try anything else. It would be one thing if the dishes were remotely like what the 'real' items they intend to replace, but they aren't anywhere in the ballpark. Or same city as the ballpark. Or state. Or... well, you get my drift.
Also, Islam's condemnation of anyone who is not a Muslim (infidel) sets up a two-tier theocratic society wherever it rules. Apartheid in South Africa was based on skin color - this one is based on your religious beliefs. Both should be condemned just as strongly as an affront to universal values that promote equality of all men and women.
7919 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My Soul To Lose is a prequel novella designed as an introduction to Rachel Vincents Young Adult series, Soul Screamers. It is about Kaylee Cavanaugh, a high school student who sees shadow visions so frightening that they send her into debilitating panic attacks. When one of these attacks strike her in the local Sears store, Kaylee is restrained by security guards and rushed to the hospital. She awakens to find herself in the psychiatric ward. I don't want to say too much here, because it is a short book and I don't want to give too much away.
3323 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 of the Highland Lairds series this was my least favorite, but I really enjoyed all of them. All 3 can be read as stand alone novels (which is good because initially I read them out of order.) I did enjoy the characters I just wished it tied into the other 2 more closely, other than that the story was great.
Callie aka Mischief, I love that girl, my heart bled for her and my stamina routed for her. I wanted her rebel like she was, I wanted her to be able to show them she could take everything they threw at her and remain true to herself but of course they just upped their game, total dominance is required and I felt each time a little chink of her was stolen from her.
This story was so fast there was really no development between Max and Emma's relationship. They were speaking words of love within hours of being reunited.
3196 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You will LOVE this book!
In most of her books her primary character is a strong, intelligent female in a non-traditional role and the few that aren't feature them. While often required to stand fast in order to find and hold their place, there is no overt feminism, the characters are simply themselves.
1707 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very long time ago Captain Jared Vail was the only survivor when his ship and crew were lost at sea in a terrible storm. He awakes to find a bright light and someone telling him he is fine and that this person saved him so now Jared owes him a debt. The person on the other side of the light asks if Captain Vail will promise to pay this debt and he finally does. He is shown a young girl with red hair, blue eyes and freckles who sings a song and says "I am your debt."
Alrighty then.
Certain paths are a fast track to heaven. For instance,
The price is right at $2.99 and I think it's worth it. Enjoy - currently you can get My Lady Gambled for 0.99!
Masked and disappointed, Jane feels defeated that she will not be able to meet a man who will give her the satisfaction that she needs. Then, tada! Antonio, the birthday boy, seduces her into shivers.
6668 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a short story to start off a series. I really enjoyed it. Might have to look into buying the first in the series.
Alice was kidnapped 5 years ago and is living with her captor as he continues to rape and abuse her and call it "love". Now Alice is nothing but a hollow shell, a living dead girl who is broken from the torture she had to endure. Ray is looking for a new little girl and is forcing Alice to help.
I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16, and started struggling with my weight around the same time. I was never obese, but I was always overweight, even though I was active. Over the years, I've tried EVERYTHING. For 4 months earlier this year, I did a vegan diet, and stuck to a 1,600 calorie diet. I did "Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga" 6 days a week, and I walked 3 days a week. In those 4 months, I GAINED ten pounds. I was working my BUTT off- but my butt was getting bigger. ;)
3955 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't believe that I didn't read this book sooner. I have been studying the Law of Attraction for years. I knew about this book, but didn't listen to people's recommendations. I am so glad that I finally read it. It should be a must read, for every person on the planet.
6419 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There needs to be an index to jump to recipies!
A beautifully heart wrenching novel of love, duty, betrayal, friendships all told with a fascinating and complex set of characters.
At that moment he needed Laura Vasquez just like he needed to breathe.
5526 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Oh how I am loving this series of books. Bianca takes you on a ride. To see the emotions these men and women along with their dragons go through is breathtaking. On to the next one.
In the central frame, the protagonist turns victim. Here, the Graham Greene-landish nature of Querell in The Untouchable seems to color the prose; "I would like to be the protagonist of one of those third-rate, so-called philosophical novles that were so popular in the haunted postwar years, the man who takes on the identity of a sinner all unaware that the one he is impersonating was a saint all along." (150) While Banville avoids such a neat juxtaposition to his credit, this echo seems to issue from Greene's own fiction. This can best be seen in the miniature depictions: a mysterious train ride to and from Brussels, and the apparition of an ambiguous savior from the ruins of the protagonist's family home. The pace of this central action rouses itself from the torpor of the left-frame, part one.
7770 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written. An enjoyable read. Had trouble putting the book down. Suspense from start to finish. A great book not to be missed. Recommended.
9061 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I love Eve Vaughn. I adore Eve Vaughn. This on the other hand was some college grad who just decided to write a book. Once again we have a wishy washy child who doesn't appreciate anything or anyone. Skip this. Such a waste.
Europe - and how they perceive us. I have friends there, and have been to
The bulk of Levin's book outlines specific topics and the cases associated with them. In nearly every instance, the doctrine (it's now been around for so long that it's essentially a doctrine) of judicial activism rears its ugly head again and again. Levin calls the Dred Scott case, in which the high court denied citizenship to blacks, an egregious example of activist law. The Korematsu decision, in which the justices upheld the government's right to intern Japanese-Americans during the war, is another case mentioned here. Separation of Church and State? A bedrock principle laid out in the Bill of Rights, and one the founders intended to keep government out of the business of sanctioning state religions, has now been used by activist courts to drive religion out of the public sphere entirely. In issues as important and diverse as immigration, freedom of speech, race relations, elections, and citizenship rights the Supreme Court has either invented rights out of thin air or stretched pre-existing language in the Constitution to impose their own views on American Society. The most contentious social issue of modern times, abortion and Roe v. Wade, eventually came about because the high court created a right to privacy back in the 1960s.
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Make sure you are making the right choice and be sure the battlefield in your mind is guided by the Light and not darkness.
4252 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these. It's nice to have to my collection. Nostalgia complete.
If one is looking to fault Marx's economics based on the works of Capital, one will come up empty not only because Marx's logic is flawless, but as economist and former Marxist Thomas Sowell says, " ...Marx considered the idea of proving a concept to be ridiculous. Moreover, Engels had asserted...that one only proves one's ignorance of dialectics by thinking of it as a means by which things can be proved."(2)
This tale takes Will and Evanlyn to the small town of Hallasholm. Erak gives them to Oberjarl Ragnak and they are separated, with Evanlyn assigned to the kitchen and Will working in the yard. Halt and Horace are delayed by snow in the passes to Skandia.
Others like me, who left reviews, had information on the subject and wanted something more in depth. These comments were that the lists with glycemic loads of various food were all about packaged foods that they had stopped eating long ago, as I had, and not whole foods. I also noticed that the lists of foods all seemed to be identical from some government source.
4414 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 An interesting take on the Lizzie/ Darcy romance but entirely out of character for both Darcy and Lizzie. Not at all true to the Austin characters.
The characters are well developed and work very nicely together. The plot is well played by the characters, and their roles in the plot fit them. Each has a quirk or two, and the interactions of those quirks make for a few interesting twists.
I read before this one "Fatal Secrets" and that book was awesome.
A Family Sin is recommended for all readers who enjoy a fast-paced, contemporary novel with a heartfelt message about how important family is. Great job Mr. Hunter.
Alice's romantic interest Nigel turns out to be a rather inept conman juggling multiple relationships.
The characters in this novel are extremely well imagined and written. The powerful young man, Senjal, is depicted as a flawed, emotional, gullible teenager. You love him and wish him well, but at the same time you feel that he needs a good spanking (or some discipline, for the anti-corporal punishment crowd).
2699 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a cute variation and worth the price. I've paid more for P&P variations and have been disappointed. Go ahead, give it a read!
He is immediately besotted with this beautiful woman, who is a little past marriageable age but nevertheless attracts his attention. He cannot stop thinking about her. He finds a way to meet her, and learns that she is the niece of a colleague of his at Thrupp College, where he himself is also a professor. Her parents are deceased, so she is currently living with her uncle Professor Bliss until she is ready to return home to what is now has become her brother in law's house (being a woman, she had no rights to the property where she had lived with her parents. Thus she was kicked out of her own house).
Mr. Levin also takes us through the follies and convolutions of judiciary thought on the continuing banishment of God from public discourse through judicial fiat, the manufacturing of privacy rights (only sometimes) to support abortion, the torturing of the 14th amendment in order to support (selective) reverse discrimination, providing rights for non-citizens and terrorists. He recounts only some of the more egregious social policies legislated by a judiciary that sees itself as more socially advanced than the insufferable populace and their state legislatures.
This book is awful. Don't bother with it.
3132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a very great practical book on living the Spirit filled life. Stanley uses many examples, illustrations, and lots of scripture in this book. This is not an academic look at the Holy Spirit but a book focusing on the practical. This book has chapters on the fruit of the spirit, the gifts of the spirit, etc.. For more depth on these topics Jerry Bridges and other authors have written books, but as mentioned this book is practical and not academic, so the content is not going to satisfy a seminary class, but will satisfy anyone wanting to learn how to better live their lives through the power of the Holy Spirit. I have three books on the Holy Spirit and this by far is the best. Living beyond your capacity by Paul Chappell was not very helpful and one I d not recommend. God in You by David Jeremiah seems more in depth and more academic, however I wanted a practical book on the Holy Spirit, and God in You did not seem to be academic or practical enough to fit my bill. So this one by Stanley is the best no question in my library to date.
5963 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very good start to this branch off of merry thomson series
1435 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was really good. I enjoyed the story because it was very real to me. It showed a possible life for a girl in the south during the times when blacks were beginning to vote. The writing was good and I found no errors.
Windows...Open! - How women multitask and why they may not be able to let go of a grudge. Shows how to work through problems.
2442 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As a gay man who is in discernment for the vocational diaconate, Sara Miles' story about her transformation from a radical non-believer to one converted by an all-encompassing understanding of communion both speaks to me and challenges me. It speaks to me as one who came from a life that did not include religion to an understanding of grace that is radical in its inclusion of all people. It is challenging in that her vision of inclusion pushes the boundaries of traditional Episcopal belief, encompassing the poor and disenfranchised of society. I hope, in my ministry, that I can remember Sara's message in making God manifest in this world through feeding all.
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It's innocent, if slightly indecent fun. About as indecent as the shy and a little uptight Hailey Jennison gets, actually. She and her friends get together every Friday night for some very specific girl time. Gathering around the window in her friend's apartment, lights off, snacks and drinks in hand, they look out the window and down into the apartment of the man they refer to as Mr. Tool.
9696 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Few books make it to my favorites folder on my kindle. This one did.
It was almost disturbing how much he wanted her. Tabby was entirely cool with it after she stabbed him in a dark alley thinking he was a daimon.
235 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 THIS IS A NEW AUTHOR FOR ME.I PICKED THIS BOOK UP ONE AFTERNOON,AND THAT WAS IT.I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN.THERE IS 562 PAGES-IN THE BEGINNING I THOUGHT OH THERES ALOT OF READING.THEN I GOT TO THE THIRD CHAPTER AND DIDN'T WANT TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN.I WAS VERY GLAD THAT THERE WAS SO MANY PAGES,THE STORY KEEPS YOU GOING UNTILL THE END.I'M GLAD I FOUND MS.SCOTTOLINE AS A AUTHOR.SHE WRITES SHORT CHAPTERS-LIKE PATTERSON-KNOWS ABOUT LAWYERS.KEEPS YOU INTERESTED TO THE END.I'M ON TO ANOTHER ONE OF HER BOOKS-LADY KILLER- ITS GREAT TOO.
However, there was one instance where Marx let his dialectical guard down, allowing for an empirical objection that would consign all of Marx's works for naught. Sowell himself touches upon the specific passage where Marx cornered himself, but doesn't appreciate the full ramifications of Marx's observation.
This book was basically the conclusion to the story arc that started inThe Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2) . It ends well, finally no cliffhangers.
816 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an easy to follow diet plan you can stay on for life--you won't be hungry and you will lose weight.
I enjoyed the collection and read them all.
Even after reading the sample, I was still hesitant to dive in and commit myself to reading the whole thing. But I was intrigued by the characters and the setup of the story and decided to give it a try. I am glad that I did, as it turned out to be a fun, light read which I breezed through in a day.
Chilling. Devastating. Living Dead Girl is a story of every parent's, and every child's, worst nightmare. We enter the world of Alice, five years after she has been kidnapped by the abusive Ray. The story winds between her memories of that fateful day and her struggle to escape his new plan for her: find a new Alice. This isn't for the weak stomached. Alice goes through some of the worst torture, physical and sexual, a person can experience. In books like this, it's easy for the the violence to become maudlin or offensively exploitative. Instead of a meaningful book, it becomes little better than a shower scene in a slasher film. Scott avoids that pitfall. By focusing on Alice's mental and emotional reactions rather than the details of the tortures, she shows a faithful picture of the horror without making it tacky. Alice is instantly lovable and her story is a mix of thriller and memoir that picks up and doesn't let go.
7127 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Some are good, some not so much. As with any short story set, the best ones tend to be towards the front. It is easy enough to skip the ones you don't like.
8908 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A splendid tale well told with superb characters well drawn. One of my favourite Heyers. A great pleasure to read. One book I have read several times.
I can't wait to see who the next book is about!
7044 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When a corpse turns out to be a man the sheriff tangled with some years back, you know the story's going to hold your attention. Especially when the victim was one of three boys tried for the rape of a Cheyenne girl who suffered from fetal alcoholic syndrome. The three were basically acquitted.
7568 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Read it a lot
8239 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really enjoyed this book!! Characters were very enjoyable. It was a very hot & steamy!! I thought the writing was great!!!
Emi goes for her interview for DMS Corps and is interested in the job. She'd have to sign on for 5 years but (assuming she got back alive) she'd get paid millions once she got home. Also since she's a healer she'd get a big bonus as well. Overall it makes the deal worth considering. She does decide to give it more consideration and accepts a tentative start in the program, to meet some of the crews she might join to see what she thinks. The strangest part of the deal is that as the teams are set up as 3 men with 1 woman and they're out in space for years at a time, they like the crews to have consensual sexual relations with each other. They all wear chips that would make sure no force is used but they're also expected to "take care of each other's needs". This is one of the reasons why it's so important to make sure the crew are all able to function together fully before signing up. Emi is given 3 different ships (each with a crew of 3 men) to check out and see what she thinks of the crews. She meets the crews from 2 of the ships and there was little if any chemistry. When she reaches the Tamora Bight she's not expecting what she finds but can't help but like both Ford and Caph right off. There's a little tension with Aaron when they first meet but the reasoning behind it is soon cleared up as he explains to Emi about they 3 men's relationship (that they're all bi and are together). Apparently they've freaked out 9 previous possibilities for their female crew member spot with this revelation and Aaron is expecting her to have as closed a mind as the rest. Thankfully, while Emi isn't majorly experienced, she is open minded and actually thinks that seeing the guys together would be hot. Once it's clear that Emi doesn't have a problem with Aaron, Caph and Ford's relationship, they're all able to relax and get to know each other better.
6892 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There are a lot of twists and turns in this book and you will probably not figure out who did the foul deed until the last chapter. I liked it a lot.
6522 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I really wanted to like this book, as I am a sucker for books set in Southern California, especially places where I either lived or visited many times. Palm Springs is in the latter category. While the opening chapter had promise, with its details of the real estate industry that ring true to me, the rest of the book was very disappointing.
The book is beautifully written and Robert Hicks is very talented. One of my few faults is that, on occasion, there is entirely too much narrative. Other parts are mesmerizing and move along perfectly and quickly. Still, I was happy to have happened upon this interesting book.
2383 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If all you've heard about DailyKos is what a bunch of radical far-leftwingers they are, you owe it to yourself to sample it on your Kindle. DailyKos is mostly populated by progressives of all stripes, from left to right. Thanks to its site-wide ranking system, where every member can vote for or against diaries (individual entries) they think add something to the conversation, the cream of the crop tends to float to the top. It is this cream that is downloaded throughout the day to your Kindle, replete with links to significant sites and original material for further exploration.
1655 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Haven't read Robert Vaughan before so this is a first.... Excellent story, have another three "Hawke's) to read.. If they are as good as this one I will be very pleased... Sure to read more of his books after reading the Hawke series...
The use of sacred geometry, Gematria and Calaba as well as word puzzles makes the text interesting, if not very believable.
9482 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved everything about the stoy. The idea of two hot firemen and the slightly older store owner is what attracted me to buy the book. I am never disappointed with Ms. Devlin's books.
9324 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This might be a short story but it doesn't lack on packing an emotional punch. I felt like I was in the story with them. I was so invested in their relationship that my stomach was actually queasy during their conflict. I loved Katie's character. She was a confident woman in every aspect of her life except with Cutter. I thought her insecurity where he was concerned showed the depth of her feelings for him. It takes a lot to like Cutter's personality but once you get to know him and his history you can understand a little bit what makes him act the way he does. He is a hard hero who needs to learn how to relate better to the women in his life. The pacing is really quick with lots of sexual adventures and the gradual growth of understanding, forgiveness, and love between Cutter and Katie. Unforgiven is a fine example of how important communication is in a relationship and how easily misunderstandings can escalate if not shared with each other. It has all the ingredients for a perfect romance - great characters, true conflict, hot sex, intense emotions, and romantic angst. - Lisa Freeman
Quite frankly I intend to start giving this book out as gifts to, unfortunately, too many people I know and particularly to all future Highschool graduates in my acquaintance and hopefully prevent future financial sinkholes.
9121 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very different story. No billionaires, etc. Down to earth farmers, hot sex, deep feelings and an interesting tale. Very gritty look at sex and romance in the farming community. Brent and Joe show up at Hake and Mandy's. Mandy is a kinky gal who writes erotic stories. Hake is recovering from a farm injury. Brent and Joe help out by staging a sexy role-play game. Wow, some of this I didn't see coming !! Well done, intense, and fun, too.
Made obvious in the title, they are the main characters in this story.
7712 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 a friend recommended these books to me and this is the first one i read, i haven't stopped reading them since. i haven't found a bob moats book i didn't enjoy and ive gone through almost all of the first series now. beware hes addictive!
6809 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The 12 Philo Vance Novels are:
5967 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ever since Anna Latham was turned into a werewolf three years ago, her life has been miserable. Abused by every male higher in rank than her, which means all of them, she finally learned never to resist them or look back into their eyes. Forced to give them 40% of her earnings, she barely makes enough money working two full time jobs to support herself. She is malnourished and living in poverty and fear. But when she does see a picture of a missing young man, she cannot stay silent. She has seen that young man in a cage in her alphas basement, a case used for unstable wolves. And so she calls Bran, the alpha of all alphas and he sends his son Charles Cornick out to investigate the goings on in Chicago.
I gave it 1 heart, since I feel this book is just too extreme...
3809 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is not easy to read and it's confusing at times. You cannot allow yourself to skip a word. But the language is haunting and the characters so well developed that the book is a real treasure.
I liked the book, but I would because I'm a conservative. Most judicial activists seem to subscribe to liberalism. Levin takes this view as well, and it's tough to argue with him. Conservatives wouldn't support affirmative action, which is essentially state sanctioned discrimination, nor would they condone expanding rights enjoyed by citizens to non-citizens. Yet we have laws upheld by the Supreme Court that do these very things. We've got laws that have turned the Commerce Clause into a means of allowing the federal government to regulate intrastate activities. I won't go as far as Levin does and blame the court entirely for these problems, since institutions and lobbying groups leave their fingerprints all over some of these laws long before they find their way to the Supreme Court, but no where is it written that the justices have to uphold this nonsense or take advantage of the situation to create entirely new laws and rights. I wish the author underscored this point better. I also wish he would have talked about precedent, a big topic today. Liberals scream about precedent because they want to protect Roe v. Wade, arguing that it can't be overturned because it's "settled law." By that reasoning we shouldn't have overturned Plessy v. Ferguson or Korematsu, right?
One could wonder if most modern authors read this work and were all mightily influenced by it.
2967 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was intrigued by the description, sucked in by the sample, and pissed when I found out there was only 3 books in the series. I liked it that much. Thankfully she branched off this trilogy with the glass trilogy so I can continue to get my fix.
2071 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Anne Enright was born in Dublin in 1962. She is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, an ex-employee of RTE and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. The Gathering was her fourth novel and won the 2007 Booker Prize.
Character Development: 5 Stars
8698 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very good book to read. Enjoy
For years I've been planning to read Kristen Britain's Green Rider, which was first published in 1998. I finally decided to take the plunge into this big fantasy epic when Penguin released it in audio a few weeks ago. Pleased with the story and the audio performance, I listened to the entire book in just a couple of days. Penguin Audio's version of Green Rider is read by Ellen Archer, who was new for me. She has a pleasant voice and had no problem with the diversity and range of male and female voices in Green Rider. She is a good narrator for this series.
6722 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This prequel introduces a fantasy universe and a couple characters. The universe was intriguing enough, just, that if there were more I would have kept reading for a while to see I wanted to spend some time there. The characters, while not masterfully developed, were interesting enough, and had an interesting enough dynamic between them, that I would have liked to keep reading. However, I see from other reviews that this prequel takes place some generations prior to the rest of the story. I'm not interested enough in this universe, at least for now, to pick up on the story in the future with a new set of characters. As a free down load it was worth a try, and I intend to keep an eye on this author in the future.
2739 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You kind of hate saying that this was a good book, but it is just so well written that you can't deny that it is a great piece of literature. The main character goes though some completely terrifying physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Not only are these taking over Alice's head, but they find a way to wedge themselves in yours. It is almost overpowering.
3213 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of my favorite stories. It's a sad story; yet by the end of the book, you are filled with warm fuzzies. The "Calendar" sisters and their friends are the kindest people you will ever meet - especially August. And the fact that two races can live together and take care of each other with such respect in the deep south in the sixties makes you feel like it really can be done. It gives me hope that one day we will all live in a world where we respect and love one another. And a bonus, I learned a great deal about bees!
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6314 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Soon after a wild night at the pub, twenty-year-old Sharon Rabbitte of north Dublin finds herself expecting a little "snapper" by an older man she loathes. Her refusal to name the father sets in motion a family drama involving her three brothers, two sisters, and her parents, along with her employers and all her friends. Though Sharon is often coarse and earthy, she is still a remarkably sensible young woman, and she soon discovers who her friends really are. Some people tease and torment her, some make remarks to her siblings, some force her father to take direct action in her defense, and all spread gossip.
I received my copy of LIVING DEAD GIRL right before it came out in September. I read it the same day, and promptly hid it in a huge stack of other books, hoping to forget about it. I didn't. I came across it last week, and sat down and read it again. This time, I knew that, just like before, I'd never forget it, but I finally decided I was ready to write a review on the story.
7392 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 First of all I already shared my thoughts on this book. Second, there shouldn't be two different way to share your opinion.
Having found the easy and dramatically effective information from Jason Fung that got my blood glucose reading down over 100 points in 3 days doing his;mini fasts' of no eating between meals for as little time as 5 or 6 hours, I was surprised to find on page 46 of this book the advise:
The first-person narrative pulls readers in quickly and introduces them to the action and the world effortlessly. I like the humor, the puns and the jokes, a lot. It fits the characters perfectly. And now, with Ravirn's mysterious future slightly more clear, I can't wait to see where the third book takes him. I'm definitely going along for the trip when the book comes out.
3954 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Give it a read. It won't hurt you
8700 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Elizabeth Lennox is my favorite e-book author. I own all of her works.
397 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "A specter is haunting Europe--the specter of communism." Thus begins this work, authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It is their literate effort to provide a rallying cry for the communist movement. The call? "The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles." Thus, they lay out their perspective, based on class conflict. Given this view, it is not surprising that they close this rather brief work with the call: "WORKING MEN OF ALL COUNTRIES--UNITE." Why? "The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win."
9628 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thoroughly enjoyed the story of Margo. Thanks Susanne for the unexpected twists/turns this story took- it kept me engaged straight through to the end!
With Caution is a gay paranormal romance that has elements of BDSM,
8156 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Despite what the Amazon product description says, when it downloaded to my Kindle it did not have a table of contents. For 18 books, this is very annoying. I was also disconcerted that the books are not in chronological order. It was discouraging to read 1 book where Allan died, and then one of the very next books describes him as a young man. I would have hoped whoever formated this book would have taken the time to find out the chronological order, and then put these books in that order. It only took me less than 2 minutes to go to wikipedia.org, search for Allan Quatermain and that article listed the chronological order. Whoever formatted this must not have been a fan of either the character or the author. But as far as the actual books, Mr. Haggard was a splendid writer, and I did enjoy the read. If not for the bad formating, I would have rated this collection 5 stars.
2560 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A classic that makes a wonderful gift!
5051 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy reading this very much. It is easy to read, and brings back so many wonderful memories of when my children were small, and we saw the movie. This is great family reading.
Character Development - 4 1/2 bookmarks
757 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Got it to look at ads for rentals....of course, in the kindle edition there are none but even in scanning over the news I almost got sick with the liberal news!!
8070 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very great book
11. Germs as the ultimate weapons.
This translation is not intended to be a faithful rendering of the language (which might well result in a stilted English construct) but rather a faithful account of the stories Suetonius tells. Graves has taken the liberty of changing monetary, date, and technical terms into standard English measurements of close kinship of meaning.
4409 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I smiled all day while I read this. Wonderful storyline. Lovely character variations. The perfect had their flaws too. Another Abigail Reynolds page turner.
3341 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No
In general, I am not a fan of hugely ambitious sci-fi allegories, what I usually label "Dune yada yada," but the lack of any larger stakes than "WE MUST DEFEAT EVIL" did in the end make this series less than it could be. To give just one example, the story hints at some of the difficulties female officers face--people are always assuming that Ky has fallen in love with any handsome man who comes her way--but it doesn't go any further than that, for example by really getting into the sexism of military culture or (like Bujold's Beta Colony) trying to imagine a culture where gender is mostly irrelevant.
"The Glycemic Load Diet" is divided into three distinct parts focusing on various aspects of your plan for success: Understanding Insulin Resistance, The Glycemic Load Diet And The Slow-Twitch Muscle Activation Plan (very interesting concept!), and Proven Strategies To Balance Your Metabolism And Stay On Track.
There are so many times that D&E misunderstood what the other meant and just in thinking about what their position was, i.e., Lizzy - thinking about what Darcy's position was in society and how he would turn away from her after Lydia's elopement, Darcy - thinking when he sees her in church shortly after his refused proposal, "Remember, she thinks you devoid of every proper feeling and completely lacking in honour." How many times he had thoughts that she thought little of him. Quite a reversal from thoughts about women, i.e., Caroline B. who fawned over him. And then to make matters worse we have persons such as Georgiana who deliberately throw tripwires into the events.
Jenna Marshall, Ph. D., is Brad's teacher, and upon his latest failing grade on a test for a class in which he'd previously done very well, Jenna can't keep from contacting his father any longer. After a horrible experience with another parent of a failing child, she wasn't enthusiastic about the possibility of another conflict. Steven Thatcher isn't like that other father, however. In fact, he's like no one she's ever met before. He's...Hagen Daz Rocky Road in a room full of store brand vanilla. And she really, really likes Rocky Road.
I don't know anyone that doesn't like a happy ending.
5744 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found this to be both an interesting as well as valuable case study on how the German legal system functioned before and after the Nazi takeover of political power. The focus is the brilliant but radical Berlin lawyer Hans Litten (1903-1938). Litten developed a pungent reputation for defending leftists of all sorts during the late 1920's and early 1930's, including Communists and other radicals. Bear in mind that it was in Berlin, shortly after the end of the first war, that the Spartacist uprising, involving Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, turned the city into a virtual war zone. A decade later Litten is defending radicals on behalf of the Red Aid, the legal support group of the Communist Party, at the very time that the Nazis are engaged in radical activity from the right, and Weimar democracy is disintegrating. These groups clashed violently and repeatedly in Berlin, and Litten's practice after 1930 was devoted almost entirely to this type of combustible litigation. It was during one of these trials that Litten conducted an effective cross-examination of Hitler. As one can imagine, Hitler was not happy about this and proved to have a long memory. On the night of the Reichstag fire, Litten was arrested and spent the rest of his short life in prisons and concentration camps, where he suffered the most severe of physical punishment, not being helped by his Jewish family background even though his parents had converted years before. His friends and family fought very hard to gain his release, but he died in captivity and apparently not from natural causes.
6104 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first Karen Rose book that I read. I enjoyed it so much that I then read every book she has written and can't wait on her next one. She has a flair for combining terror, red herrings, edge of your seat thrills and anything else a good thriller would have. I strongly recommend reading this book and every other book Rose has written. She is a wonderful voice in writing thrillers and not one to be missed.
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3387 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent book. Second I've read by this author. His characters seem very real and his plots well thought out and written. I plan to read other books by him.
Most excellent.
I think everyone should read this book. It tears away all of the sterile images of Peter and Jesus and replaces them with people. Real people you can relate to.
9755 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 its a great book
Melchior is Raven's webgoblin. (Sort of like a familiar.) He can take the shape of a goblin or a laptop. Cerice is Raven's girlfriend. Until recently, Cerice had a webpixie named Shara. Shara could take the form of a pixie or a PDA. Shara sacrificed herself to save Raven's life. Cerice is not only hurt emotionally at Shara's death, but is also academically shattered. You see, Cerice is finishing up a doctorate in Computer Science. The little PDA has all six years of Cerice's work on it and is currently residing on the wrong side of the River Styx.
6186 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the most informative newspaper for the price, again I like reading my kindle papers on the weekend, and this is my favorite kindle paper.
The ending is unexpected!
2551 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Who cannot love the Pooh and his friends. I read it often when going to bed and it offsets any stress of the day. And I'm in my 60's!
Until I lost my job.
392 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The Kindle edition is good, but the content is horrifying! We must know what these lunes wrote in order to know their followers of today. That is regrettable that someone truly believes on that nonsense. Our Universities are filled with that kind of discourse. We must be aware of it.
Moonlight Hero is not only romantic, but it's exciting and captures the joys of being a couple who know how to heat the sheets (and do something else that I'll not tell you about). They show by example how to live in the moment and grab onto the future with both hands while making no apologies for doing so. Gabriel and Kiera's story is one you are going to enjoy.
After learning about Jane's ex's disrespectful proposition and abusive behavior Antonio and Santos vow that they will pay Peter back for hurting their woman. Jane simply wants to get on with her life now and forget that the relationship with Peter ever happened. Besides why worry about the ex-jerk when she has the evening's activities to look forward to - and Antonio and Santos definitely know exactly how to get her juices flowing.
5253 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A straight to the point book about Finances. Not a lot of fluff. Good, sound advice. A great refresher book for those that have attended Financial Peace University. A good initial book to Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps. I recommend this book to anybody who wants to get their financial house in order.
I am still getting used to my Kindle. The problem of pages jumping ahead happens a lot as I read new stories.
7643 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A story that pulls at your interest and attention. The lead up is good, the ending fantastic. A few grammar and missing words but nothing major. The story flows over them. Looking for the next one from this author.
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4165 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The print when viewed on Kindle is extremely small and renders the book unreadable. Purchasing this for a Kindle is a waste of space and time.
My suggestion? Read the text and then view the BBC eight hour production. Knowing in advance the various twists and turns of the story, the televised characters can be fully appreciated for all their eccentricities and foibles............
5. Maid for a Billionaire
I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
2937 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was my first Marie Harte story. My first reaction was a bit sceptical - only 83 pages? How can a book draw you in with only 83 pages? Surprisingly, it did. Who hasn't had a crush, been embarrassed, or done something they normally wouldn't when imbibing with their best gal pals? Now I'm a Marie Harte fan!
1309 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a family saga about identity, love, loss, oppression, hexes, sexuality, and fate. Don't give up during the first 50 pages where Oscar, the fat science-fiction and fantasy aficionado Dominican-American in the ghetto, is introduced . . . it's the least interesting part of the book.
Aislinn is a determined young girl of 8 when she seeks permission to train to become a lady knight. The King agrees to a probational two year period and her work and struggles against prejudice begins. The King allows another young girl, a street "rat" to train too. Instead of helping each other the girls are jealous and distrustful. Unlike the other outgoing girl, Aislinn, who has some reading and math skills already, has few friends among the boys. She is lucky to get Geoffrey, a friend of Caelan, as a mentor and Prince Caelan himself as a silent watcher/companion.
4803 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This to me was a great book of history. I love watching documentary about the titanic. This was a good read.
I predict mark Zuckerberg is this generation's Bill Gates and Facebook is just beginning its growth as it changes the internet from a place where you search to a place where the information you care about comes to you.
The author does a masterful job creating full, rich descriptions of the main characters, their emotions and choices. The period and place were mostly unknown to me, but I was caught up in the vivid descriptions of the events and the environment. I hope you will be ad well.
960 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had forgotten some of the stories but it was like seeing freinds that you knew .. Great! The pictures that are drawn with words are things your mind really never forgets..They are there even if you think ,You forgot them..
9805 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Devil's Lair is an ambitious book that does not disappoint. It is loosely based on Dante's Inferno and has a cast of fantastic characters full of flaws and redeeming qualities alike. The cast includes William, the holy friar, Gionvanni, the poet, Nadja, an epileptic girl and Marco, a Knight Templar who has lost his memory. Nadja is their guide and she lets her falling down "dreams" show them the way. Each character adds to the missing piece of the puzzle and the pilgrims venture on.
6481 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great, really enjoyed this series.
5319 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I earn more than my parents *ever* did, and more than I ever dreamed possible growing up. But when I look at the bank accounts and bills, it certainly doesn't seem that way. I had the opportunity to read The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey. No gimmicks, no tricks, and it may be just what I need to get things in order...
10. Moira Rogers' magically diverse romance series Crux: Southern Arcana, Book 1 (less erotic)
On her return to San Francisco, she happens upon St. Gregory's Church, a radical Episcopalian church where the founders are trying something new: Breaking down the barriers of the traditional church and inviting its members to take a greater role in the celebration of the Eucharist.
I love follow-up stories like this. Thank goodness for Spice Briefs because otherwise we may not have had another chance to visit with Dan and Elle. I can't help but wonder if Ms. Hart will, at some time in the future, let us drop in on Elle and Dan and see what's new in their lives once again. I know they've got their happily-ever-after and that alone can sustain me, but I like Elle and her complexity. She's real. Megan Hart has quickly become on of my favorite authors.
2067 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book was terrible! The only reason I gave it two stars is for the raucous chat we had at book club about how crummy it was! There was no focus. It had potential, but she whined about herself, never really getting to the meat of the story.
But anyone who enjoys good writing will find this book rewarding. We can all learn from a stylist like Anne Enright.
As a teacher, I'm not quite sure if this book fits children, and if so, what age, because as a parent and a woman, I am haunted.
The author discovered an irresistible urge to "feed My (Christ's) sheep" as she journeyed deeper into this Christ-Life. This memoir is about how she saw the Gospel as needing to continue to be incarnate - the Gospel is about people touching people in community. The best way to for her to "preach" this Good News was by opening a food pantry in her Episcopal Church (it is good to know Baptists are not the only ones who get freaked out by such actions). The struggles, joys, rewards and difficulties experienced in "doing" this part of the Gospel are commensurate with the promises of Christ, i.e. those who will understand this message are the poorest among humanity, those who are most threatened by it are those who have "it all together" and this will NOT be easy. People are real, dirty, hurt, crazy, hungry and play by their own rules, even those who "get it" will be difficult to love, at times.
Unfortunately, reading a bad science fiction novel does not deliver the same pleasure as watching a bad movie. I think it's because you have to work harder - you know, with the reading, and all. When you watch a terrible TV movie, you just sit back with a beer and a bag of Cheetos and let the dreck come to you. When you read a B-novel, there's all that effort with the squinting at words and turning of pages, and such.
It is unforgettable because it shows the depths to which corruptions can descend when the rules of humanity and the rules of morality are perceived to both be irrelevant at the same time: Because the society was unfair and had basically turned its back on Boston's "Southies," in the subconscious mind of the Bulger brothers, Boston was no longer an entirely legitimately run society. It was therefore open at both ends to being "gamed" in ways that all angles could be played towards a ruthless and cynical kind of "get over" success. Power through corruption thus became, not just the signature route; but the only route to success; and more importantly, the only way "to get even with" a society perceived to be cruel, immoral, indifferent and dehumanizing to the "Southies.".
2028 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The "Battle For Skandia" is the 4th book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series, and it is just as good as the others. Picking up where Book 3 left off, Halt and Horace have come to Skandia to find Will and Evenlyn, who have been kidnapped. When they get there, they find Skandia is about to be invaded by the Temujai, a race of warriors. Halt and company forge a truce with Skandia to help them with the battle. This book features far more battle planning and action then the first books. The action is intense, and Flanagan is truly talented in creating vivid images through his writing. The characters are likable, the plot is intense and unpredictable, and even though the ending has resolution (unlike the first 3), it leaves you wanting more. I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone!
7860 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kinsey is now one of my wish list authors. For a first book, it was sexy and kept me interested. Looking forward to TJ and Nick's story.
In the Forsyte Chronicles, Galsworthy created the history of an extended family that begins in the Victorian era in Britain in the early 1800s, extends through the Eduardian Era in the latter decades of the 1800s, and ends after World War I during the British social and economic turmoil of the 1920s.
Interesting how they accomplished their goals.
9303 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This Bible is not easy to find your verses. You can go to Table of Contents to pick the book of the Bible but then it takes you to Chapter 1 of that book. If I need Psalm chapter 150 I have to scroll through 149 chapters to get to it. You can touch the link at Psalm 1:1 but all that does is bring up every chapter and verse (sans the actual text) and you still have to scroll through all of it to get to Psalm 150:1. This is useless. Waste of money. I still gave it 2 stars instead of 1 simply because it is the Bible which is the greatest book ever written.
Nice and Naughty starts out with a great motorcycle/car race. Alexa's first meeting with Justin was incredibly sexy. A case of mistaken identity puts her into contact with Justin's twin brother Jason. Jayne Rylon's super alpha twins were so smoking hot. Justin's bad boy persona and Jason's practical nature complimented Alexa. Alexa has got to be the luckiest woman in the world. With some amazing sex scenes and some really fast-paced action, Nice and Naughty will keep you glued to your seat. Ms. Rylon has outdone herself with Nice and Naughty and I am Joyfully Recommending it.
4233 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There's something very special in the whimsicalness of Winnie-the -Pooh. It never takes itself too seriously, warms the heart, and reminds you that sometimes logic is overrated and a good story can sometimes to well to do without it.
Feathers was the weak link in the story. He was undeveloped and rather boring as a romantic interest.
1177 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Aw, there is so much to say about this bundle, and my time will be spent reading the next book! Keep up the wonderful work, yes I mean work! I am exhausted reading this collection. I can only imagine what you went thru writing it. Thank you
6062 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this story. The chemistry between TJ, Jon and Chris was dynamic. This duo was just what the emotionally scared Chris needed. They constantly proved to her they could be trusted. I thoroughtly enjoyed this book and will read more by this author.
Justin used to watch Dani and Rowe at their secret place and always wondered what if. Justin knows he can give them both something they cannot get anywhere else, but he just needs to convince them he's the one for them.
31 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This tragic love story will leave you with a series of what if questions about love. When is love too much, and what if love is not exactly reciprocal?
2893 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this story. Beautifully written ... Author Hood answers questions that arise in her novel in later pages ... a technique that she uses perfectly.
363 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Badly written manifesto.
Angel's Pawn is the shortest of the novellas included in this book and it is also the only one where we don't get to see a full on relationship develop between the two main characters. In spite of that it was a really enjoyable read and I absolutely loved the banter between Ash and Janvier. they have great chemistry and I have high hopes for them hooking up at some point as the series progresses - there is no way they can deny their connection forever! Ash has always been on the sidelines (although she does have a larger role in the 4th book Archangel's Blade) so we don't know a huge amount about her but she has some very interesting abilities that I'm looking forward to learning more about in future books. I don't remember actually being introduced to Janvier in the earlier books, he was mentioned but I don't think we ever saw him, so it was great to get a taste of his character too. He is one sexy Cajun with a real playboy attitude but he seems to have met his match in Ash and it looks like he's more than willing to explore their attraction.
9467 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the seventh book in the Vampire's Realm series and as usual Felicity does not let me down. Lincoln and Lillith's story is extraordinary. A vampire working with a vampire hunter..... Hell must have froze over, speaking of hell, no not really :)
2602 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm not for sure about this book. I got it for my daughter for her college classes that she sent me a list of books she needs for the up coming semester in the Summer for her Winter classes. I'm guessing she likes it. She getting good grades in the class and hasn't said anything to me about any problems with the book.
Happy Reading
Elizabeth Scott is to be thanked for writing a story that brings the issue of child abduction to light. As Alice says, there are three life lessons: No one will see you. No one will say anything. No one will save you. Unfortunately, she's all too often right. I hope that after reading LIVING DEAD GIRL everyone will see, everyone will speak, everyone will be compelled to save.
Kasey is a 23 years old pro basketball player. He is only in his second year as professional player and he has no courage to openly admit that he is gay. He is out with his family and friends, but not with the public opinion. Plus his twin brother Garrett, a famous actor, has made coming out some years ago and now all media are only waiting for him to make the same claim.
2978 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 If you're looking for a short midlife romance with explicit sex (and a Christmas theme), this will fit the bill.
83 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Entertaining! Enjoyed all but the profanity. I have always felt that if you want to get away with something, do it openly with flair and boldness
7161 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the ladies of the Halle puma pride! This is a delightful easy read and a great addition to Halle pride series. The girls are strong, smart and sassy, the boys are definitely Alphas and sooo bitable! I keep going back to this book every time I need a good laugh and the sceen when Rick is trying to conduct the pack's meeting but Belle have different ideas still leaves me in stitches.
912 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 It was all right, but the series seems to be going down. I hope Sweet Revenge is better.
You'll fall HEAD OVER HEELS for this modern day Cinderella story. Lena Matthews had me chuckling my way through this quick witted and charming story. While Cyn and Parker's story is captivating and kept me eagerly reading to find out what would happen between them. It was the secondary characters, MeShell and Miller that I absolutely adored. MeShell's vivacious nature and Miller's down to earth serious personality seem to clash yet there's a bond between them that is prevalent throughout the story. They're the most unlikely of `fairy god mothers' but they do it with such style that as a reader I had to cheer them and their friendship with Cyn.
8666 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Once again I had hoped that the writer would find something else to write about. Each of her books are the same tired trope. Please find something else to write about. I've learned my lesson and I won't give her another dime of my money, I wouldn't ever read it for free.
2676 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very sexy unlike austen hersellf very satisfying everytime i yhink im done wiith mr darcy i get drawn bacnk in
151 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Every couple of months I look for a new series or author - shame on me - I had forgotten how much I liked Moon's books written with Anne McCaffrey - the Planet Pirates series, one of my favorites from many years ago (wow - over 20 years!) I did not remember that until the end of the Kindle book where the list of the author's books can be found.
9469 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book is not very interesting beyond the half way point. It gets silly. The heroine and anti-hero are just plain boring. I don't know if I will ever read the ending because I just don't care.
Rosalyn Landor reads this -- need I say more?
8939 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Twyla is taking a vacation from her job as an admin assistant to the mayor of Meier's Corner. When she boards her flight to New York, she notices that Nikos is on the same flight as she is. She had already dubbed him 'Spartacus in a suit', a yummy colossal package of goodness she can't wait to get into, but he is having none of it. But when another man hits on her while in flight, Nikos puts his foot down, much to her surprise.
If you like a good thriller/mystery you'll enjoy this one.
Meanwhile, history is almost a character itself, too. The lives of the characters are buffeted by history, namely the sad, sordid history of the Dominican Republic in the 20th century, a time wracked by an oppressive U.S. presence that gave way to a brutal 30-year right-wing dictatorship of Trujillo that gave way to years of reprisals and vengeance after his assassination in the 1960s. Today, the DR is still in recovery and still suffering from the effects of a miserable goverment and economy that sends most people with promise scurrying to the U.S. in a continuing diaspora. The book is about all of these compelling stories -- and more.
8886 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Who would want to kill Sir Arthur Billington Smith? Turns out everyone. He was a real jerk. He treated everyone so horrialbe even his wife and son. Always yelling at them and putting them down. Then flirting and getting way too friendly with a house guest right in front of his wife and her husband. Not a great human being. I loved Dinah the heroine and how she never let anyone push her around. She is the kind of person you would love to have as a friend. She is one of the only people who will go toe to toe with Sir Arthur. Heyer characters are always entertaining and amusing but she out did herself with Lola. Lola is one of the most selfish and outspoken people I have ever read about and her saying anything she thinks is so hilarious. Captain Billington Smith was an entertaining character. Making trouble everywhere he went. I really didn't like him such as a character but I found his wit enjoyable against my better judgement. I thought Inspector Harding was great and am sad that this is his only book. I was so surprised and shocked at who did it and never would have guessed. If you enjoy mysteries and colorful characters then I totally recommend this book. This one of Heyer's best mysteries.
16-year-old Kaylee suffers from what she calls `panic attacks', but these are not what everyone else would call panic attacks. Instead, these happen every time she comes around someone who is about to die. First her throat closes up, then she feels pressure in her chest, and if she doesn't get away then, a painful scream rips out of her throat, and she can do nothing to stop it.
Its a thick book and takes mostly till the end for the team to get everyone and there is a little action but as Ive said, its mostly psychological and Kadan feeling helpless and trying to dictate to Tansy how to do her job.
Junot Diaz was born in the Dominican Republic in 1968. He moved to NJ when he was six-years old. He spent his teenage years in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy. He got his undergraduate degree from Rutgers and his graduate degree from Cornell. He is currently teaching creative writing at MIT. He won the Pulitzer Prize for this novel in April, 2008. He released a note that stated his shock and appreciation for the award, and then he went on to rhapsodize about how thrilled he was to win the award in the same year that Bob Dylan was given an honorary Pulitzer.
6779 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the whole two sides of the same coin conflict happening and the whole fighting for your man ..very good read give it a go
The next day, the Temujai leader decides to dispose of Evanlyn. As he strides over to the girl while drawing his sword, Will steps out into plain view and shoots him in the wrist. Then the other warriors run toward him with weapons in hand.
3446 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A Family Sin by Travis Hunter is a book that explores the obligations that family members have for each other. Karim is a Financial Analyst with a live-in girlfriend and a son. He is doing everything he can to live a better life, but is constantly consumed with his family. His older brother, Omar, is in prison for life on a murder rap. His sister, Nadiah, is a beautiful girl who is always in love with the wrong man. She has one daughter she does not have custody of and a son, JaQuan on his way to trouble because he has anger issues about how he has been treated by the people in his life. Momma Mae is the grandmother who has taken care of her grandbabies, but has her own issues as the gun-toting, bootlegger in the hood.
The Coffeehouse Investor: How to Build Wealth, Ignore Wall Street, and Get On With Your Life
The parental drive Frank wants from Carl feels less evident, missing the sensitive looks and words as played in the movie by Hanks and DiCaprio.
3316 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Shadow Music is a wonderful story. Full of Gerard, mystery,hate ,suspension and lost gold. Very funny and very sad in places.
8884 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Horatia Winwood is not a beautiful girl but she has a great heart. She sacrifices herself by marrying the Earl of Rule to save her family from financial ruin and most of all to help her eldest sister, deeply in love with a simple lieutenant, to escape a marriage without love. Moreover, to persuade Lord Rule, she promises not to interfere in his affairs. Can a marriage of convenience turn into a marriage of love? Sometimes it can. Only if you marry the fascinating Earl of Rule, though.
132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book collects a few of Chandler's short stories together, along with the essay that gives the book its title. The essay reads well, and gives a simple, clear statement of what Chandler dislikes about the murder mystery genre. You can read the details for yourself, but I'll give you a clue: read Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple, then one of these stories. The differences fix the problems that Chandler saw in the genre as it existed before him.
Marillier's writing is rich and vivid, immediately transporting readers to the world of Jena (the narrator) and her sisters. Although dense with foreign terms (defined in a glossary at the end of the book) and unusual names (explained in a pronunciation guide at the end of the book), this story is sure to quickly enchant readers looking for a classic fantasy story with an original twist.
Ms. Cassidy's ability to describe events and situations is just
I guess I liked this book; it definitely wasn't bad, and I didn't not enjoy it. It's just the kind of book that gives you mixed feelings, that you have a hard time saying you enjoyed when the subject was so bad and depressing, and the ending was what it was.
4018 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Since multiple "owners" of this "book" pointed out that it's nothing more than a review by a person that never owned one, why on earth would I pay a buck for that? But you can have my opinions for free here and I think once the limited number of cash flush gadget addicts pony up for the Kindle, it will in fact flounder no matter how nice it is. There are just too dang many folks like me that just KNOW from many a past experience how things go. Once all the costs are made up for (or absorbed with wounds thoroughly licked) the price will come a crashing down for us vultures. PLUS hopefully by then there will be suitable bargain basement alternatives out of China or wherever complete with more of an open source kind of approach if you know what I mean. Nope I am not going for it until it has been through the old mill... for instance can you say free Apps galore! If I even thought this world was going to be around much longer (which I do not) One thing I would look for fairly shortly is readers that are rented or provided free upon joining an E-book club. You would agree to review X number of E-book samples and of course buy so many also over a set number of months/years and the reader would remain in your possession free of cost. But if something does not happen very quickly, like well before May 21, 2011 then none of us holdouts will ever enjoy the Ebook. That is due to the Biblical fact that Christ IS returning just that soon and when He arrives all business as usually will come to a horrified halt for anyone not identified (BY GOD) as one of His sheep. Right up until that day I think things will go merrily along even laughing scornfully at the likes of me ...but THENNNNN what will you say? It is still the day of salvation, there is still hope, still time. The Bible says that Jehovah God is merciful and loves mercy! His throne room is open to the prayers of all 24/7! I say let us fall on our faces before Him and BEG! Who knows? Really! WHO KNOWS whom God might have mercy on? Not the proud, we know that. Not any that think they deserve it either, that is for sure. But look in the Scriptures at the ones He did choose out! A murderer here, a prostitute there, a thief, a lowly filthy begger, swindlers, and just common nobodies. People! It is THAT time now! Call upon Him all you lowly of heart! Cry and beg for He is merciful! Forget what all these churches tell you to do, they will not help you a bit! Flee those places ...flee to the Bible! Flee to His mercy, stand fast in the hope that He is able and then just let go entirely of any thought at all that you can do anything ..you can't. he'll catch you or He won't just let go, He is merciful, He loves mercy ...let go.
6560 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i'm waiting on the next book in this series of henry wright mysteries, i found it to be a very good book. and i had no ideal who the killer was
Sara sets up the St. Gregory's food pantry--a new idea, where, instead of dishing out meals like soup kitchens, the volunteers allow the poor and needy of the area to maintain their dignity by selecting their own groceries and bringing them home to cook their own meals. In no time, the news of the good work in St. Gregory's has spread among the community, and over 250 people gather outside every week for the pantry.
As I read fiction for escape, this was perfect! I could escape into a world lush with characters, geography, and conflict.
1207 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 With a little social commentary. Humor as always, which is why I love Crusie. I'll read all she can write. Good thing she's prolific and has endlessly varied stories.
4394 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read all books in the Edge series and loved each and every one , the sex scenes are all very steamy , the books all entwined very well, the storylines were terrific. They were paced,well and I found it difficult to put the each and every book in the series. Thanks Kalleysten great writing
All of the sisters are distinct and well-developed characters who bring their own charms to the story. Although the eldest, Tati, grew tiresome as a lovesick heroine, she provided a good counterpoint to sensible Jena who prefers the company of her enchanted frog Gogu to the prospect of marriage.
5942 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was great, especially considering that it is a short story. I have read the all of the Mercy Thompson books, so know a bit about Charles and Anna, but I am just starting their series. It was great to learn how they met and to get much better acquainted with them. I thought they were both wonderful characters, and I enjoyed the storyline. I'm looking forward to seeing where the next books take them.
I don't know know whether Tuttle planned and wrote this story before Hold the Dark, but some brief explanation, some nod to Markhat's girlfriend's existence, was all that was needed for the reader to be comfortable here, and not to feel that our emotional investment in Darla - which the author had been at pains to create - was being discarded so Markhat could live as a curmudgeonly old bachelor once more.
I did have a few issues, though. Remi and Jake were introduced in the previous book and while Jake was at most an ancillary character, Remi was more of a secondary character and was given more story time. The Remi of that book is virtually unrecognizable in this one, though. Some of his less pleasant actions and reactions in that one are explained, but there isn't enough to warrant the complete shift of personality to a loving, giving person who's first and last concern is for his brother. I liked him a lot more, don't get me wrong, but the inconsistency in his character was a problem for me.
The paper is also interesting in how it reports the number of Chinese citizens thanking their leaders for all the help provided after the earthquake, or how a child in some province was urging people to donate 10 cents apiece; or how a businessman shamed his family by only offering 100,000 huan to the victims, representing only 1 percent of his wealth, etc.
268 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I reinterate here what I said under Das Kapital: Interesting concept, however I see the flaws which turn productive people into slaves to a government. This is an evil ideology in that it takes away self respect, initiative and productivity.
321 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Must read!!
3594 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book
6836 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written, excellent book.
After they had been together a couple of weeks, Hailey finally told him what he had known all along. She was afraid he would leave if they didn't have sex, and equated it to her dad leaving her when she was just a small child. Gage couldn't believe she didn't get it. He was completely in love with her, and now he just had to get her to believe it. There was no way he would let her get away.
On the other hand, positive consciousness might give rise to great periods in history, like the Renaissance and many benign popular trends. The question of the existence of emotional and intellectual synchronicity is addressed here. McTaggart also looks at developments in artificial intelligence and considers how these recent discoveries might influence the future. They are hinting at an immense human potential, validating alternative medicine and confirming some mythical and religious beliefs. The author believes that this scientific revolution has forever ended the concept of dualism.
7632 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fun read. Do you know how long Boeing 707's have been retired? You might need to learn a little something about guns. On a handgun it's called a slide, not a receiver. Ruger makes several .22 revolvers that hold 6, 9,or 10 rounds depending on the model. The ruger .22 semi automatic holds ten rounds in the clip. Revolvers do not have a safety.
The chemistry between Grace and Trick is so strong - both lead characters are trying to resolve their feelings of distrust, love, lust. The love scenes are unbelievably hot. And the thing is that the reader doesn't find out what is going to happen until the very end of the book. Let's just say Ms. Grace is holding out some on secrets that are game changers.
A large portion of the book focuses on battle strategy, training, and a lengthy - sometimes gory - description of the battle. The book contains some mild romantic tension between the boys and Evelyn, who is eventually reunited with her father. This book concludes the three book story arch that began with The Burning Bridge, which means I have absolutely no idea what might happen in Book Five. Fun!
3563 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't generally read historical erotica, however, I'd certainly be tempted to try more after this.
5228 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent resource for getting out of debt, planning how to save for multiple goals like retirement and college, legal advice and financial advice
1364 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This is not for the "naturalist" - I think it makes some sense, but for me - I am trying to remove all synthetic, and messed with products out of my diet - that means, "low fat" - which generally has the fat lowered and the sugar raised which I don't want, and other products that are not something I want to consume. I have successfully eliminated gluten, sugar, etc. etc. and I don't find a work-around for what this book teaches. I don't want to knock it - so I will just say - if you don't want the low fat, no fat - this won't be for you as it isn't for me.
550 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Finally got to read Jack Kincaid's story. Jack proved to be actually soft-hearted. Some other reviewers felt there was too much torture. This is one of the things Allison does the best. Most of her books lean toward this line but they all fit. Jack and Megan's story was good.
8270 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Knife's Edge is the perfect short story to wet your appetite. It leaves you wanting more. Be prepared to fill you kindle with more of Stephanie Drays books. She'll leave you with a craving only she can meet.
5438 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Oh yeah, come to the party," Emma had said. "Simon will be there and he wants you," she said. When did that transform into getting torn to shreds by an evil bitch? Becky isn't about to let Livia get a piece of her without giving something back, but those sure are some strange sounds coming out of that woman. Finding out that your best friend, your best friend's new boyfriend, and the man you have been lusting after are other than human is a bit of a shocker, but Becky is no weak-willed lady Plus, she has to decide the fate of the bitch that had attacked her.
4369 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm not generally a fan of contemporary retellings of P&P so this one sat on my book shelf for a long time before I picked it up. Drive and Determination is definately one of the better modernizations. I've read all of Kara Louise's other books and I think she's an imaginative story teller. My only objection was that she killed off Elizabeth's sister Jane early in the book but at least this disaster served as a way to bring Darcy and Elizabeth together so they could get to know each other better. It allowed her to see the kinder, more caring side of Darcy which made her falling in love with him more believable. Generally, I liked the scenes in Guatemala more than those in the U.S. If you love Darcy and Elizabeth, I recommend adding this book to your book shelf.
611 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic you're going to love this one try to. Read in order go to Lyndsay website to get her listing
Can't put it down!
8609 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Gus and his care free attitude and his love of life. Alana needed him in her life she was not living.
3046 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It didn't cover the other sea disasters as well as I would have liked, but it did give me a lot of insight into the Titanic. This was a free Kindle edition.
Her friend Lily had her own sexual experience but her emotions are in a tizzy over the event. Lily and Jean Jacques are strong minded individuals and he's definitely a Dominant male so the simple fact that she won't accept his dominance over her is going to cause all sorts of problems. Jealousy, hurt, and a power struggle are at the forefront of their relationship. Can they get past their need for control and admit to their feelings?
Apparently Maggie and Erik are mates. While Erik is all for this and ready to claim her as soon as possible she on the other hand wants no part of him. Ok, so that isn't completely true; She thinks he is one of the most gorgeous men she has ever seen but she knows she has to resolve her own issues.
3172 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Set in 1964 at the height of the Civil Rights Movement , this story blends the life of a young girl who runs away from an abusive fathers with her nanny`s struggle for civil rights. Interesting cast of characters woven with information on bee keeping and the racial discrimination of the era. A good period piece.
Lovers of Charles Dickens - actually book lovers, period - will find this to be a fascinating tale. What bibliophile doesn't dream of finding an undiscovered manuscript written by a master? Although the tale in question, "The Christmas Cake", doesn't exist, Mr. Lanyon has built up a solid story around it and has made its existence seem entirely plausible. He includes wonderful small excerpts from this fictional work, and although I cannot profess to be an expert on that author, these passages simply screamed "Dickens" at me. Of course, now I want to read The Christmas Cake, and it doesn't exist, darn it.
586 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I kept hoping that Ms. Mayes returned to her 'Under the Tuscan Sun' fun, but it won't happen with this judgmental piece. I was appalled at the snobbish attitude that bordered on ignorance. She comes off as not being a happy camper. I skipped whole areas as I became bored.
From there, the author goes on to describe the nine traits of underearners. She then contrasts these traits with the traits she observed in the six-figure women. The author then goes on to lay out seven strategies she found the six-figure women to employ in various combinations.
133 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Those years of the 30's gave us the incredible "pulp" magazines of several genres, basically adventure, western, science fiction, mystery and detective. The detective pulps such as "Black Mask" and "Dime Detective" were training grounds for the like of Erle Stanley Gardner, Dashell Hammett, and Raymond Chandler.
There *desperately* needs to be more works of the Interrevolutionary period we find ourselves quickly approaching!
3455 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I have to agree with several of the reviewers. I have read most if not all of Ms. Coulter's works, and this one just doesn't do it for me. She did describe her own writing(to quote another reviewer), "for a child--simple, basic, crude, if you will." [page 63]. I felt like this was a strain for Ms Coulter. All the dialogue was so different from previous Sherbrooke books. I found myself asking, why are Ryder, Douglas and their brides speaking and acting this way? I realize they're older, but doddering idiots? It was shocking. I hate not finishing a book (although I thought about here), but I did finish the book, and thought it was a waste. I will continue to buy her products as I'm hoping this is a fluke and do so enjoy her stories, normally. I hope you didn't do this to the next FBI series book! Oh, my.
6074 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In world that is invaded by demon like creatures, humans and vampires are fighting back using a variety of methods that they can use but in the end...
1687 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Mr. McCullough has returned with his character Ravirn (aka the Raven) in a world where computer technology meets Greek mythology. This makes for an interesting blend where Mr. McCullough shows he has a good understand of both and a good way of tell us his story. Cybermancy opens about a year after the close of WebMage with Ravirn playing cards with the different heads of Cerberus. Interestingly, each head has it's own personality in addition to Cerberus's. From there the action takes off with Ravirn entering Hades and attempting to leave. Unfortunatly, while there he unleashes a virus that attacks the very essence of Necessity.
I finished reading this book in less than a day. I couldn't put it down, I was a sponge soaking up all the information. When I completed the book, I called my doctor's PA and discussed it with her. She told me this was perfect for me and to go for it. I'm so excited to put what I've learned from this book into what I do. I finally know what I can and can't eat and I don't have to starve because I have no idea what to eat, besides peanut butter, to control the spikes. Thank you so much, to the authors, for putting this out there for people like me who are struggling just to survive. I'll update again in a few months, after this becomes a habit and life change for me.
5902 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fated: Cascadia Wolves series
1461 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Southern literature and this is reminscent of some of my favorites authors, such as Eudora Welty. Good insight into growing up in the south in the 60's and the same issues people struggle with today.
911 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Thanks
2132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! I can honestly say this was the finest romance erotica I have ever read! The metaphorical thunder and lightning created when these two characters meet is truly awesome. The dialogue was expertly written and entirely believable for both the Indian and the white woman. Was it "historically accurate"? No. Would this have really happened? Nope. Who cares!! This is a fun, hot, sensual read! I surely enjoyed it! I even loved the cover art. I only hope Nikita Black will continue writing more Native American romance like this.
357 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good book
8039 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just had to edit this review. This book is an (I believe I got this right) an updated re-write. Thank god I didn't get the first version. It has moved into MY top 5 favorite. He (BECHETT DeSAXBY) is also in my top 5 Hero/daydream inducing gents. Didn't expect to like it. Seemed a little too debauched. ha ha ha. I freggin loved it. Matter of fact I'm over 21...well over 21...ran my batteries dead..NOW you know what batteries..I am broadening my reading tastes and buying anything Scottie Barrett writes. AN ABSOLUTE KEEPER (with a large supply of batteries).And for once the cover of that hunk matched the description. You guys can read it premise. What I loved is his portrayal and the FILET MIGNON in depth character study Scottie Barrett did. From the first, with 'Bechett baby' catchin a snooze in the hayloft after an early "happy ending" thats AFTER HE WENT OUT AND BROUGHT BACK HIS CASTLE'S meat for the week. At first he seemed like a wastrel. But he's the real deal. In modern times he would be a war hero. He's home from the crusades. He didn't think he would survive. The King suitably and righteously rewards him. He's in his early 30's. Very responsible and loving and enjoyin life. (HELL, I'M WELL OVER 21 AND I'D DO THE SAME THING)He earned it. It's his choice. And he takes it to the max.
2027 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The 3rd installment of John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series picks up right where the first two left off. Flanagan is one of the most talented authors I've read in a long time. His ability to create memorable characters, unpredictable plot twists, and vivid images is unbelievable. The dialog is witty, and I was not able to put this one down. Will, the Ranger's apprentice, and Princess Cassandra have been taken as slaves and are on their way to Skandia. Halt and Horace set off to find them and meet their own set of challenges. This is a must read series and I recommend it to anyone!
6626 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a different take on a survival situation. It's about a mysterious fog that has left a summer camp of kids alone. I liked his style of writing and would recommend this to teens or adults
Highly recommend.
5. Division of labor, then, is the first phase of economic evolution as well as of intellectual development: our point of departure is true as regards both man and things, and the progress of our exposition is in no wise arbitrary. The Philosophy of Poverty, Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (1847).
fight for control of the relationship
Driving I enjoy listening to modern language translations such as The Message. But it and some other versions seem to stray so far from the church-familiar King James, I don't always follow them well either. I greatly appreciate this CVE translation' s lyrical word choices. They're not too far out in left field, and the reasoning behind the compilers' efforts is thoroughly explained, without tedium. More than that, this is the most affordably priced study Bible I've seen. Finally! Someone understands that if you set out to craft a Bible translation that is easier to read and understand, you've only done half your job if it's so expensive few people buy it! In short, get this. I think you'll like it. Unless of course you prefer to be mystified by the King James English Bible.
8804 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's great. they don't charge you! i'm going to use this as a reliable source on my kindle. review by: victoria "vermont"
7552 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The wit and snark Allen provides in this novella is beyond entertaining. Usually I don't buy the emotional development in novellas because they're just so short, but Allen totally pulls it off in this one. She's got an appealing and engaging heroine and a sexy, fun hero. My only gripe was that it was too short! I wanted more story. A must read.
6817 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It was fun for my grandkids to play. Just a nice uncomplicated game when you don't want to stress your brain.
896 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good tales
Soon James and Lorna find themselves questioning the painful reasons that their brief marriage ended ten years prior. Will bringing up the old tragedy and hurt that strained their relationship to it's breaking point allow them to finally have closure, or will it bring them even closer?
Ranger's Apprentice takes place in an imaginary world, but it echoes certain geographical and historical realities of this one. The Skandians are clearly based on the Norse raiders who terrorized the coast of Britain around 800. Celtica's mining culture is reminiscent of Wales, while Gallica takes both its name and its approximate language from medieval France in the age of chivalry circa 1300. Araluen is England, standing --- as it has since Tolkien --- at the heart of fantasy literature.
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I can't say that I actually liked this book, but reading it was definitely an eye opener. Being a mother of two young girls I know that I will never read this story again, it hurts my heart far too much, but I definitely recommend that everyone read this book at least once if only to give yourself a different perspective on abuse.
Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott presents a voyeuristic view into the tormented life of Alice. Abducted at the age of 10 by Ray, Alice is subjected to daily physical, emotional and sexual abuse. I cannot say Living Dead Girl is an entertaining read, as the content is repulsive. The only solace is knowing that the book is only an hour long read. Scott lessens the blow of her shocking content slightly by keeping the chapters extremely short with no overt graphic scenes, although what is written is taxing. Many readers may hate the subject matter of child abuse, but the writing is terse and to the point while giving a realistic account. One may wonder why the author wrote this story other than to shake people out of their complacency and make them want stricter laws for offenders. Perhaps if Scott had included a list of safe houses and contact numbers for those who might want help, it might depart an enhanced connation. Due to the subject matter, I do not see this book as a YA novel and cannot imagine it as being appealing to any young teen when there are so many other enjoyable reads out there.
Sophie is quite the heroine. I liked her a lot - she's definitely not the average heronie you find in most historical romances. She's strong and will do absolutely anything for her family. Tristan and Garrett were both endearing in their own ways. Where Tristan was romantic and kind - Garrett was strong and hard. It was definitely a tough choice for me and I found myself just as torn as Sophie was as to whom she loved.
For people who learn best by filling out forms, I'd suggest this book INSTEAD of The Total Money Makeover. I do not recommend both books together at all. It's redundant and completely unhelpful. I skipped most of the worksheets. What good budgeting worksheets are included are also found at the back of the main book, so there's really nothing to set this workbook apart at all.
7548 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was a fun book to read. I'm retired from the Air Force so I've been around pilots. I was surprised how much security they had to go through after 911, but, at that time, I think the government wasn't going to take any chances.
1. Award winning Pulitzer Prize book that lives up to all the accolades that it has received.
3638 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 John Flanagan has written a thrilling adventure that includes captives and those searching for them together. He also includes a description of drug addiction and the results of it in the narrative. Well done John.
Kern's adolescent snark is authentic and well done, and Wistril has some great lines, ("The Oath prohibits offensive arcane actions, not malicious carpentry"); but his character could use a bit more development - rounding out as well as rotundity. The dialogue throughout is very good, and the stories well paced.
868 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved these story's as a child
386 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this book will give the reader a clear view of what communism was supposed to be, not what it became
Enter the Mason family who has a history and knowledge of the creatures. They are the keepers of the entrance that separates our world from theirs. It is imperative the doors remain close. For the alternative would involve chaos and destruction for both worlds.
7001 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This modern western sheriff tale set in northern Wyoming includes interesting characters and a straight forward bit of revenge by a person unknown. Most of the characters are likable, a few are tolerable,, and ones that irk the reader turn out to be okay in the end. A light read with a little history thrown in.
3335 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 She never fails to make me a very happy reader
8166 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 High speed mental bubble gum, Doc's books were friends in my youth, and I still enjoy reading them now. When you want an escape from the every day grind, check these writings out and enjoy!
9329 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Cutter takes a little while to like, but you see he's just a man
6758 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read the first of these three novels a few years ago in hardback. I loved it. Why didn't I find the other two? I don't know, but now that I have, I recommend them highly. The characters are wonderful, both the hero and heroine AND Julia's enormous family.
Yet the editorial piece in the Shanghai paper took the US papers to task, trying to be 'sarcastic', but with a noteable lack of success. The editor asked (paraphrase): "Are the US papers suggesting that the sense of loss to a Chinese parent is lessened if they have two children and lose only one; or have three children and yet lose only one; or have four...."(you get the drift; they went up to TEN children). The piece did not make a lot of sense (I know I am reporting the piece very poorly), but the editorial completely, and knowingly I bet, missed the whole point of the US articles. Never once did the editor address the fact that older women would not be able to have another child. Rather, the editorial ended up praising the one-child rule.
9701 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ms. Lelani Black has written a highly erotic story about a beautiful woman whose life was a struggle. She has presented us with an emotionally challenging plot that kept me mesmerized. This fast-paced book was a page turner. Black has given us strong, yet vulnerable, characters. The storyline was amazing and I definitely didn't want it to end.
6636 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am crazy about survivalist books, and that is what this book is. The fog is the catastrophe that causes the need for survival skills, but it doesn't come into the story much. The writing was very good. The grammar mistakes were not overwhelming. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes end-of-the-world stories.
5782 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Drummond Penhurst, Duke of Kittridge is a widower who loved and lost Gabriella now Lady St John more that twenty-five years ago. He never knew why Gabriella accepted the suit of Lord St John but since she is married, he has never asked.
8 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A very good read for you Western fans. Great price too.
The only complaint I had about this novel was that some of the dialogue seemed too modern. This was especially so when Jenica was standing up for her family. For some reason the phrase "I'm not prepared to..." really jarred. I just wish that the language could have sounded older and less cliched. Four stars.
The Plot: Wildwood Dancing is a retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy-tale. The main character, Jenica, is responsible for looking out for her four sisters while their father is away from the castle for health reasons. Jena struggles to maintain control with her domineering cousin, Cezar, attempting to seize control. Cezar is deeply troubled by the loss of his elder brother, Costin, who is believed to have been taken by the folk that dwell in the mysterious forest. Cezar is determined to hunt down and kill all of the folk of the Wildwood to avenge his brother's death. This is problematic for Jenica and her sisters because they have visited the realm of the Other Kingdom for years, since they were children, and have come to regard the Wildwood folk as an extension of their family.
128 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Update 2013
The book was what I expected it to be. Dave Ramsey's principles are straight-forward and practical, and there is probably genius in their simplicity. It seemed to be more a motivational book with great encouragement (especially numerous read life success stories) than a how-to guide for people who already have their finances in order and are rather knowledgeable. However, it was good to know what all the talk was about and I walked away with some very useful information. I'd recommend this book. After all, one can't argue with success.
But if one is seeking with and open mind and with your real glasses on...you will find it hard to knock the truth.
1141 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am an advid reader and loved this book it was very captivating and great fantasy for any woman to read
8756 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Gabe wasn't a dominant, he was just a jerk. Seriously, folks, this man/cat doesn't have enough will or juice to tell his new boss where to stuff it, but he has enough to dominate Sarah? There is a word for those who can't stand up for themselves in their professional lives and so come home to stomp all over those at home, and that word IS NOT "romantic" or "charming" or even "desirable."
This book is brutal and raw. I was shocked to read thing horrible things that Alice had to go through. All throughout the book I couldn't help but keep thinking, why didn't she do something? Why doesn't she leave, tell or fight?
Smokin' is how I would describe the attraction and encounters between the main characters in Winter Solstice. Eden Bradley delves into the world of psychic paranormal and superstition with this story about soul mates who meet, and what an explosive meeting it is. Winter Solstice is one hot read. I found myself wishing the story wasn't over so that I could keep reading about what they were up to next. Well readers, we don't have to wait long as, Spring Equinox, Book 2 in the Celestial Seductions series is now in hand!
BUT as someone who was initially raised as a Christian, I was taken aback by some of Deepak Chopra's views on the Existence, Authority, Wisdom and teachings of Christ - in one instance even saying that Christs' mission on earth was a failure. Now, if Deepak is saying that these are his personal beliefs, then so be them -- but perhaps he is doing this to act as the "Devil's Advocate" to spur US to think more about Christ and His life, His mission and His legacy.
7974 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love an alpha male and this book does not disappoint. Mandy did wonderful job at creating a futuristic world and having shifters makes even better. The leads had excellent chemistry and I could feel them leap off the page. Can't wait to read more.
5419 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 My lifetime hero was Charles M. Schulz who drew "Peanuts." In fact, I had a subscription to the "Chicago Tribune" because it had other great cartoons and displayed "Peanuts" dailies on a separate page often printing the strip in color. I purchased the paperback collections and now am buying the complete collection. Once I even had an original daily, but I sold it to help pay part of the daughters' college tuition. Schulz drew on an illustration board rather than the Strathmore the majority of cartoonists utilized. I consider him the best cartoonist the U.S.A. had ever produced.
And I know that The Strength of Three is the follow-up book with her friend Christina's story, fantastic!
2646 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a quick and short introduction into the life of Brett, and his vampire girlfriend Lisa. Together they seem to have a near perfect life: his club is thriving with her input of ideas and cash, and he is completely besotted. Sex is amazing and earth shattering, and being able to watch his `woman' tease and enchant patrons at the club is a massive turn on, since she comes home to him. Always.
3432 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Stay with this one. I wasn't sure at first what I was getting into when I started reading. By the time I finished, Elyn became one of my heroes.
Reviewed at Bitten by Books Paranormal Fiction Review Site by Rachel
During the rest of the story, the four main characters are together, along with Erak the Skandian. It is satisfying to have all our characters in one place again.
6602 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have not read this book yet but I love being able to order books online for my phone or on the kindle fire.
8652 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked however I was hoping for s better ending. Like them having children or something. It seemed to drag out.
123 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Chandler is known for Marlowe. Rightly so, Philip Marlowe is one of the most iconic tough guy detectives from the 30s and 40s and has been played so many times in the movies and on TV that he is now part of our national memory.
9557 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book, by an author I'd never read before. Plot was interesting and new, with a very unexpected ending...and the price was terrific for my Kindle!
2874 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought it because of the reference to Aikido which I want to know more about.....This book satisfied me in more ways including history, landscape, Chinese and Japanese personalities and much more. I'm reading his next book now.... Very enjoyable!
3458 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 All I can say is that this book was boring. I didn't care what happened to any of the characters. I have read her Agents Savich and Sherlock books and enjoyed them.
The Knife's Edge ends at location 366; the rest of the download is excerpts from The Fever and the Fury and Poisoned Kisses: Poisoned Kisses\Midnight Medusa (Harlequin Nocturne) .
6710 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this short story, it was quick and effortless to read. Would have been nice to have more details filled in - both for plot and characters - but it probably wouldn't have fit in with the author's direction or purpose. Unfortunately, this wasn't enough to convince me to pick up any of the author's longer stories.
7071 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I give this book 5 hearts
The second half of the story takes place in the nine circles of Hell, a setting based literally on Dante's Inferno, complete with all of its monstrous denizens. There are a number of exciting scenes in the underworld, but in between these, the story slows down for scenes where each of the main characters learns something about themselves and their past. At times, this felt like reading a condensed version of Dante's epic poem, but the author pulls it off and the ending contains enough of a twist to make the whole journey worthwhile.
Another enjoyable gunslinger novel I've happened upon is the `The Dark Tower' - by Stephen King. Why not try them both? :)
9508 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The story line is very exciting and the book is filled with lots of information about flying airplanes. I have thought about flying lessons and now I want to know more. Some parts of the story were a little unbelievable, but generally a good mystery.
Drummond takes Gabriella on a heady sensual journey to unleash her suppressed passion that seems rather harsh and over bearing, to some readers, but it turns out to be just what she needed. In fact, Drummond was so virile, so masterful, so completely yummy, so deliciously all alpha male and, most importantly, so utterly besotted with Gabriella that I, for one, longed to be similarly situated with the man. LOL As a piece of literary work this piece isn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination. Yet, I loved it for what it was which was purely fanciful erotic escapism. Thus, a 5 star rating which under amazon's rating systems means "I Love it."
Happy Reading:)
9178 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the third book in the Delver magic series that I feel is the best thus far. I read the whole book in a day of laziness. There is plenty of action and suspense, although some the characters can be a bit long winded. Although I hate for good characters to die, I think it makes for a more realistic story. Although it took me a while to get around to reading these books, they have not disappointed thus far. I plan on reading the entire series.
7449 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am an author and have had the honor of being featured on one of the Kindle Nations sponsorship programs. This opportunity has helped me connect with readers, who have become interested in my book, and at the same time, I found many new authors and ebooks for my own reading pleasure. This program and blog is a great opportunity for readers and writers of ebooks! Thanks Stephen!
9558 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I had a very hard time reading this book. Worst were all of the grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. "Lose" is spelled as "loose" more often than not. "Where" instead of "were" and "murder" instead of "murderer" over and over. Aside from that, the premise of the book sounded good, but I was 50% through it before it even got into what the description said it was about, so a very slow start. The ending was kind of lame. I just was not impressed.
The only thing I miss is having some pictures. They were talking about a house that sold for over a million euros, and without a picture, I couldn't put it into an American context, so I don't know if it was a lot or a little. (they thought it was a lot, but I live in California where even with this mortgage meltdown, a small house goes for easily half a mill.)
1694 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For a really quick review of the most important archaeological finds in history, this is an awesome book. It will make you want to do more research on all 10, which is what I done.
4979 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 James has his hands full in this tale of rescue and destruction. I enjoyed this story as James and gang rescue slaves and destroy towns on their way to rescue Miko. Will they ever find a place to rest?
I also had lingering questions about the plot. The device of the autographed pictures didn't make sense. I don't understand why somebody would be more likely to buy a house if there was an autographed picture of a celebrity in it . . . either you're an easy mark for that sort of scam or you aren't. What was the picture supposed to convey -- that the celebrity had left an autographed picture of themselves before moving out? It also didn't make sense that nobody on the police force wanted to solve the crime because they'd heard rumors that the victim liked to have sex with teenage boys. Detectives can't just opt out of murder investigations -- they may do a halfway job, but they can't just call in a local volunteer.
9736 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book totally caught me by surprise. Book three needs to get here. Hurry, please waiting patiently for third and series ending book.
I'm glad to see Ann Hood back again!
2580 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is a classic. Every parent should read it to the child! It is funny (dry Brittish humor), touching, loving, sweet and cozy! You must play poor sticks (drop twigs in a stream) or catch a Hefalump. Honey is trappier than haycorns. (Take on the best of authority.)
4814 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent read. Just a few hours but a full story which grips most of the way! Very well research and written.
The patient, Greg (hottie!), apologizes but tells Nina there's nothing he can do, she's a vampire. Nina then goes on the hunt for her mortality and without realizing it falls head over heels with the only guy who can put up with her big mouth crap (Greg's words not mine) and keep coming.
The whole set of characters were developed fairly fully. Of course there was more on the main characters, with Price really getting into the mind and mindset of a disturbed psychic, depicting a little off-balance but still functioning guy who I grew to like for all his skills, heart and humanness. Even with the supporting cast I got a good feel for who they were, with some new ones to keep things fresh. For those who've read previous books, it was nice that some characters returned; but don't worry first-time readers, they were included and described as well as any standalone.
R. G. Alexander's THREE FOR ME? is a very hot romance between several longtime friends that takes place in an exotic location. The friendship between Charli, Simon, Eric and Rafael is extremely strong and it's obvious that none of them want to risk losing that bond, but the love they feel goes beyond friendship. The Race Erotic starts off as a challenge to all of them; however, by the end of the `game,' it's taken on a more significant role in their lives. Ms. Alexander allows readers to live out their naughty fantasies through these characters erotic encounters in paradise but she also satisfies that need plenty of emotional impact as well as a `happily-ever-after.'
9477 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Seventh Circle has good descriptions with an unconventional plot. While I haven't completely finished reading the book yet, so Far I find the book a very entertaining read. It's provides a good closing for F.E. Heaton's series.
678 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Her books go up and down for me. Some I think are better than others. This book was great! A quick read as I couldn't stop! Worth your while!
Rory isn't sure he trusts or believes the magician, but there does seem to be a few creepy things trying to attack him. Whether or not Rory is ready or even interested in the adventure, Bridget is ready to kick some butt, starting yesterday. Now Rory has to worry about navigating a world no one else can see, saving it and the world he knows, and keeping Bridget safe. He's got his work cut out for him.
As for the characters, I felt like they were in depth and to the core. I was interested in reading about them and learning more about them as the story progressed. I felt like all the characters blended together nicely to create a great story.
Enright succeeds in weaving together these multiple strands into a thoroughly readable story. That is not to say this is an easy read--Enright jumps in and out of the present without warning, and Veronica is at times apparently reliable, only to end up confessing that none of what she just described happened--or at least it probably didn't, or in any event, she has no idea if it did or not, but thinks it should have. But isn't that the way the mind really works--seamlessly weaving past, present and predicted future into what we call reality. Isn't that the basis of the Holy Trinity--via St. Augustine--only the present is real--the past is only a memory and thus exists only in your mind, and the future hasn't happened yet. However, you can slice time so finely, that the present moment is infinitesimally short...and thus really doesn't exist either. Yet we are undoubtedly real.
Howard Jones is the author of The Thoughtful Guide to God
(One week later) Fast and Early Delivery. This is the fourth newspaper I've trialed on Kindle, and the most consistent delivery time. I'm an early riser, and the Times is ready before my coffee every morning so far.
Lainey is a little tiny beautiful man with red hair and amber eyes and with a propension for making trouble. But he is also an eager puppy in bed and Dev likes him very much, so does it matter if he will spend his life to take off from troubles his mate?
Critical throughout all these nations is the enfranchisement of a greater percentage of the population in both economic and political rights. Democracy and equality are the keys here, whether it be in local elections, stockholder meetings, or decision making inside corporations. Democracy and equality are what Marx argued for in this work, though he does so in a language we in the 21st century find hard to decipher.
I love Dana Marie Bell's writing.
I loved this one and can't wait to pick up the others in the series. It has everything that you could want. A great, strong heroine, action, lovely dialogue and a great story.
This is more than an economics book it is a way of life. It sounds good on paper but makes many assumptions. Instead of worrying about workability, look at the logic that is built on assumptions of that time (written, in 1848). Add this to your library.
990 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is in my top five. I was rooting for Stone after that horse ride up the mountain with Madison. Then after "the" horse ride I was all in for these two to get together.
502 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was an exciting book. I would recommend this book to others. I would read more of these ebooks
The Bad Stuff:
8. Moira Rogers' basic werewolf romance series: Cry Sanctuary: Book 1 of Red Rock Pass series
I hardly ever give a negative review to a book, and out of the 190 something books I've read, this may only be the 3rd/4th book that I had to make myself finish reading....there was just no substance.
4811 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kept me interested the entire time. Easy to keep reading til it's done. Can't wait to start the full saga but please don't let it go past the seven books
6625 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book kept my interest from start to finish. If you enjoy fiction you will enjoy this book. Well done.
After I purchased the books, I started reading immediately - I was a bit disappointed at first that they were variations and not continuations, but my disappointment soon turned to enjoyment. I thouroughly enjoyed this book, and am in the midst of reading the next one. I thought it was well written, and I couldn't put it down.
3056 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Others are more comprehensively detailed--A Night To Remember comes to mind--but this book, first printed in 1912, is what they had instead of People Magazine and Breaking News on CNN. It's the fresh-off-the-press first stories of the passengers, the ship, the wreck. It's one of the more human of accounts, and, paradoxically, one of the more informative as to the technical information available at the time. A must-have curiousity for Titanic students.
5947 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this author
7845 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A fun, hot and fast reading.
115 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this book before I heard a movie was coming out. I am not surprised Hollywood embraced it - I am surprised it took so long (he author is no slouch at self-promotion). The book read like a bad movie in the sense that I had to constantly remind myself that it was non-fiction. The story is captivating. A nervy, overly mature teen fakes his way into Pan Am cockpits to get free rides and fake paychecks. He scams everyone from a French printer, to judges to patients and other doctors in a hospital. His exploits were amazing and humorous - hubris such as his has to be humorous.
6240 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really enjoyed these first 3 books in the godsland series. I'm not big into fantasy but this series kept me wanting to read more. Also it was "clean" which is hard to find and I love. Thanks Brian Rathbone
847 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Like
7358 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great story
This was a haunting tale of a young girl's abduction. Haunting because there really is no other way that I can describe a story that will stay with me until the end of my days. You'll never forget this story no matter how much you try. I simply could not put this book down. I wanted "Alice" to be free. After getting through half of this story I realized there was only one way that she would ever truly be free.
5752 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Story of the Outlaw by Emerson Hough is a study of the Western Desperado, written before a century of Western films had created another image of these men. One type of outlaw, the gangster born of Prohibition, hadn't even been around at the time that this book was written. Nevertheless, the volume by Hough was interesting, illuminating, and mostly correct in detail.
I'm reading his "Endangered" right now and proving to be one of his best!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
We always have a choice, but somehow, the enrichment of 'Ignacio Hills Press' at the expense of Karen (Kruse) Anderson doesn't seem to be a very good choice.
4840 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 the story was boring. the hero was boring. when he saw sarah he did not visit his dead fiance's grave. i did not like the heroine because she was willing to fall for the worse without trying anything else.
Eve Vaughn created a tale that drew you in from the beginning. The relationship between Hunter and Lila is complicated and beautiful. Even with Hunter's less than upstanding characteristics, you feel a sort of empathy for him and you want him to come out on top. Lila provides the perfect contrast to Hunter's brute demeanor by being a loving, understanding partner. And did I mention the love scenes? HOT!!!! I would recommend this book to any fan of ir/erotica.
3666 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This may be my favorite book so far. I really like Erak, and the Skandians as a people! They appear to be modeled on the Vikings for the most part.
6645 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Shar (Wisconsin) ..... This book started off a little shaky but it took off pretty fast. Yes a lot of people think that it is a more incredulous that teenagers could survive this than the idea that a space fog tries to extinguish the human race, but teens can get it together if they have to. The story had an interesting plot and was more realistic than a lot of zombie apopyletic books. The characters were realistic. And since it was mainly about teenagers surviving, I can see some of these incidences happening like that. I would like to see a sequal to it. But even without a sequel, the book says that as long as mankind is on this earth, life goes on. I enjoyed this much better than the vampire series that my daughter insisted that I read. Kudos to Stan Morris for a good book.
I loved the input of the secondary characters such as Jenna's friends, dogs (yes they were awesome secondary characters) and co-workers, Steven's family and colleagues and a special mention must be made for the kids in this book. Are y'all tired yet of me saying I love kids in romance novels? Yes? Well, tough luck because I do and the ones in this book are awesome.
I will read it over and over, it's that good
8647 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I wonder about the reality of so much westernization in a middle east culture..
2733 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Living Dead Girl is a hard book to review because of the subject matter. It is about a girl who was kidnapped at 10 years old and is now 15, still living with her capture. The book was very well written and really made you feel for the girl Alice. I am not sure if I would recommend it to teens, unless they were mature enough to handle this subject matter. A book adults can defiantly enjoy.
9539 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book Review: The Armageddon Machine
I finally realized that I was not looking forward to my commutes (when I listen to audio books) to see where the story lead; it felt more like something I had to complete because I started it. But, life's too short to listen or read bad books. There are hundreds I wish to immerse myself in. I stopped this about halfway through and moved on.
I enjoyed Rosalind's personality. She is very sensible and good-humored, even when dealing with trying circumstances. I loved the way she stood up to her step-mother-in-law, who was dreadful in a very satisfying way. You could tell she grew up among Sherbrookes. She had the Sherbrooke "voice".
1976 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fast paced action adventure with tight story line. Pleasant series of books worth reading, simple plots moving towards satisfying endings.
4472 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It feels wrong to rate this incredibly disturbing book as a five, yet the writing is so phenomenal, I just have to...
86 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Like many, I came to this book after having seen the Steven Spielberg movie, eager to hear the story as told by the REAL Frank Abagnale Jr. I was both pleased and startled by the differences from the movie in this book, but enjoyed the casual and rather frank way Abagnale Jr related his crimes.
5684 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was much better than the last one in the series. The sex scenes were hot and flowed well with the story line. I loved how each previous character was inserted into the plot at key times. The GhostWalkers are by nature team players and in this book you really got to see the actual team working together. Compared to the first book in the series this is the best one yet.
1803 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Strung out on opium and falsely imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit Viscount Lord Ryder Blackwood is embittered and doesn't see a way out of his predicament. Losing hope and not caring if he lives or dies, he's surprised when someone finally comes forward to clear his name. Unbeknownst to him while incarcerated he's accrued a wife, a woman he's sure is inline with his thieving aunt and cousin. Jessie is an innocent pawn in the lunacy of her stepfather. Marrying a man she thought knew of their arrangement, she's unprepared for his disbelief and anger. Jessie made sure at least his family fortune wasn't ravished in the same way his home has been, but feels all her efforts will be in vain due to the lord's dependency on drugs and alcohol. An unlikely pair will have to overcome the torment that comes when your mind and body are ensnared by chemical enslavement.
Note on Kindle formatting: Excellent. I did not note any issues.
--- She was one of those golden mulatas that French-speaking Caribbeans call chabines, that my boys call chicas de oro; she had snarled, apocalyptic hair, copper eyes, and was one whiteskinned relative away from jaba."
9958 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This quirky, outlandish, and unpredictable book takes the reader places that are both unexpected and ridiculous. Written as somewhat of a parallel to Alice in Wonderland's zany adventure, each chapter starts with a fitting phrase from Lewis Carroll's classic that mirrors the happenings in Alice Harte's life. When reading this book, just as when reading the original "Alice," one has to suspend all logic and just let the wave take you where it will. Barbara Silkstone manages to weave details from the classic into this book in a way that pads out the rest of the book. Without that connection, I think the overall plot wouldn't have been as strong as it was. The connection between the two Alices was what made this book so interesting. Although the story dragged and meandered a bit in some places, it was still interesting.
9264 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Before Max was born, he wrote his first novel while in utero, scratching the words out on his mother's womb. He loved his writing environment there. It was safe, warm, and cozy, and with no worries about food or work, little Max only had to write. Then to his dismay, he was born, and he lost his first novel. This short story is about Max trying to remember that first book he wrote, trying to recapture that special feeling of his first work and the unique way in which it was created. According to Max, he hasn't written anything good since his uterus days.
4809 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 lots of good information regarding the use and attributes of crystals. It is a good basic book for the understanding of beginners to working with or understanding crystals.
9422 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Where do I begin...this was my first book by this author and I was hooked. Her writing style is great, it flows well and the story fits together and doesn't jump all over the place. The main character Addie is so likeable. I loved the story line between Addie and Will and Addie and Ed...two brothers with both enduring personalities. The story had me laughing out loud, crying, seething mad, heart aflutter, and overall just so glad I found this book. You will not be disappointed.
The writing is not exactly world shatteringly beautiful. How can it be when Rangers Apprentice is written primarily for younger folk. But there are some fine words and phrases that can be taken to heart, such as the text that can be located at KL 1494. I won't quote it here, as something that is meaningful to me may not resonate so strongly with a fellow bookworm.
enjoy this book, its worth the read.
7763 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent...and fast moving..lots of suspense with a nice surprises ending. I want to read more of his stories. I really recommend his books.
Once again it's Walt, who along with his deputy Victoria and his friend Henry Standing Bear who have to find out who killed Cody. The list of possible suspects is quite long, but when a second boy from the group is killed by the same weapon and only a few days later, the case takes on a whole new sense of urgency as it becomes clear to Walt that revenge is being exacted and he must stop it before the remaining two boys lose their lives as well.
7855 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read mixed reviews on Kiss and Kin But I love Kinsey Holley so I decided I need to make my own opinion and I'm very happy I did :)
2757 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This review has been crossposted from my blog at The Cosy Dragon.com. Please head there for more in-depth reviews by me, which appear on a timely schedule.
2220 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've heard about this book for a while and finally grabbed it as part of my New Years resolution. Wow is all I can say. There is a lot of philosophy in this book that is very counter cultural and even hard to swallow at times but it really is the path to financial freedom. There really is a science to riches and if you have the courage to put these words into practice you will create the life you want.
you in the story also.
1416 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book and was gald I read it, in fact I have read every book this author has written. A good read, with good values.
4784 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 GREAT NEWSWORTHY.
3330 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awsome
much of this is still going on.
It is a good fun story. It pulls you in and keeps you reading. It's not that it was really too short, just that it was so fun, I tore through it too fast. It's well written with very few errors. What few there were did not stop the flow.
Trying to decide what to read next. So enjoying this author.
The Third Jesus indicates that there are 3 Jesus(es), the first being the historical Jesus of 2000 years ago. This is the Jesus whose teachings are the foundation of Christianity as thought and as theology. The second Jesus is the Son of God, who embodied an institutional religion, with its specific dogma, priesthood, and millions of devout believers. The third Jesus is the Cosmic Christ, a term being used often these days. The writer refers to the Cosmic Christ as the Jesus who embraces ALL humanity, not just those covered by the church built in his name. As a spiritual guide, the Cosmic Christ speaks to all who will listen, to help them access the God within and as a personal experience (without the middle man). This is the Christ who helps us to attain enlightenment or God-consciousness, or grace, as some call it. This book is dedicated to the Irish Christian Brothers in India who introduced Deepak to Jesus when he was a little boy.
6505 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Henry Wright mysteries never disappoint me. Very good stories. They always catch my attention and I have a hard time putting them down.
The Arabian Love-Child - Harlequin Presents # 2290 - December 2002
Fast-paced and climatic, you won't be able to put this fabulous book down!
Oscar's sister is so different that people scarcely believe they are siblings. Lola is a brilliant beauty who goes off-track (literally off-track when she drops her budding sprinting career) for several years before righting herself, finishing college, and moving out of the barrio. She's a mirror image of her mother, Beli, a legendary beauty who used her looks and fierce determination to escape from the DR -- though not without suffering deep, permanent scars (physical as well as emotional). And Lola is pursued for a while by Yunior, the narrator of the book, who's the Dominican-American that Oscar wanted to be: musculed, handsome, bedding a new chick every week. Then, there's La Inca, the aunt or cousin of Beli, who adopted her and nursed her back to physical and mental health --- only to lose Beli to the lures of men and wealth. The stories of these three dynamos are told in the book, and each is at least as compelling as Oscar.
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6058 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a sequel to Two Sighted, I suggest you read that first to get full understanding of the story, Christina, TJ and Jon were featured in Two Sighted and this story picks up shortly afterward.
8984 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Death Trip was a quick read and the story was surprisingly well done for such a short length. It did contain a few errors, but not very many. Chuck, an out of work aspiring journalist, originally starts researching the company behind the Death Trip experience to better understand his grandmother's choice to take the drug instead of living out the remaining few months of her life with cancer and Parkinsons disease. He is drawn to a mysterious women he meets online who suspects the company of evil intentions and wants him to gather the evidence to prove it. As he digs deeper, he raises the suspicions of the company's founder, who has a hidden agenda. The author takes a very controversial subject and presents the perspective from each side. The science behind the death trip experience was explained very well and was thought-provoking. The ending was a surprise and left up to interpretation.
Because this story could happen. Cases have happened that are very similar to it. There aren't explicit descriptions of sex in it - just enough to know that the victim (Alice) is in horrific emotional and physical pain. She is forced to eat almost nothing and shave off all body hair so she looks like a little girl at fifteen. She is then supposed to help the pedophile who kidnapped her to kidnap another little girl. She is bitter, but rebellious. The fact that she has sex with a couple of teen boys when she's away from her capturer is disturbing, but understandable because it's a way for her to rebel. It's very sad to hear how much she blames herself for what happened to her. She doesn't get help because her capturer threatens to kill her family - and he killed another girl's family, supposedly. She thinks he is all-powerful over her, and that no one can or will help her.
6829 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This game is not for the Kindle Fire! Also I can't purchase it on my Canadian Credit Card, thereby, no sale!!
4397 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Before The Edge (On The Edge)
4558 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed reading this book. This story was Interesting. I am looking forward to reading more books from this author.
906 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome
5152 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another great addition to the dark hunter series. I love the story of Valerius and Tabitha. I loved finding out more about Acheron and some of the other background characters. I was sad about what happened with Nick, but am interested to see where it goes.
UPDATE: Now its free? Heck, why not.
But forget the money for now. Here is your chance to get turned on to perhaps the greatest detective of all time. Don't shout "heresy" yet, Holmesians. I'm a great fan of the world's first consulting detective too. But the Doctor has a totally different approach: scientific, methodical yes. It takes some getting used to, but once you're in--you're hooked.
7949 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Rachel Vincent's My Soul To Loose is a brief glance into Kaylee's life before she discovers she is a bean sidhe. During a trip to the mall with her best friend, Emma, she finds herself having what she calls a "panic attack". She has always had these but has never had a full explanation of their cause. The moment she sees a boy in a wheelchair she feels one of her "panic attacks" coming on. The difference between this panic attack is that this she not only screams uncontrollably but it also lands her in the Mental Ward. After screaming her lungs out to the point of exhaustion she wakes up strapped to a bed, unable to move, in a small white room. During her forced "sentence" in the Mental Ward she meets a very interesting fellow patient, who herself has a special ability (but no spoilers!).
This is a book about a different kind of Christianity, one based on love and reminiscent of Jesus---authentic and moving---for all of those who are turned off by the religious right and what today passes for the "Good News". It is refreshing and eye-opening to see a secular leftist lesbian experience a radical conversion to Christianity based around feeding others' physical, spiritual and emotional hunger through food pantries. Jesus said "Feed My sheep", and the author does this, and chronicles her journey. She is the kind of Christian I want to be, not hate-based or fear-based or dogma-based, but faithful to the actual Gospel, which is violently at odds with the way faith is sometimes practiced today.
Kaylee is a banshee! Now you don't have to read the next book to find out. It isn't worth it.
(Actually, it kind of freaked me out, but in a good way.)
8342 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good
The portrayal of the main female character, Rina Lazarus, is strong. The author has given her a firm voice. We can picture her, she rings true. It is Peter Decker, the male protagonist, who is not fully developed. He is somewhat like the TV detective Peter Falk played on the Columbo series decades ago. At face value he is a less dimensional personality than Rina. But, like that TV detective, there is more to Peter than we initially see.
167 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like it, I like it!
6103 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Her books are page turners. Each one getting better and better. This is one of her first books and her style is just as strong as it is in her later books
I would recommend this book for lovers of a good murder mystery. I would not recommend this for people who are easily distracted by grammar.
- The BDSM stuff struck me as odd. Granted, I know nothing of the lifestyle except what I've read in books, so if you're an expert on the scene, please excuse my ignorance here. But Jake and some of the other characters think of Remi as the ultimate submissive, and I didn't see much in his actions that went beyond superficial, vanilla submission (nothing like the soul-searching that occurs in the Deviations books, for example). It could be that this book just depicts a less severe level of the lifestyle than some of the others I've read, except that the characters in this story refer a few times to "earning leathers."
5172 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There are four Buchanan siblings--three boys and one girl. Having lost their parents at a young age, their grandmother raised them. The bundle includes three novels, each dedicated to one of the three boys who are in search of goals for their own lives and in the process find love and in a way and acceptance of their grandmother- a tyrant. Watching the transformation of this grandmother from a tyrant to a loving individual is a theme that runs through all four books. (TEMPTING is the story of the sister but is not included in the bundle.)
I have to admit that I was more interested in Kasey's twin brother Garrett. Garrett is fun loving, dangerous, and quite a handful I've already downloaded his story "The Love of Sports Series, Book 2".
In conclusion communists want you to give up every human right and yield to totalitarianism for some vague utopian dream that will never materialize.
1. Vivian Arend's Wolf Signs: Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1 fun, light were-romance series
The story nicely weaves the myth of the Minotaur with other Greek and British myths. The author tells us why and how the Aegean world self-destructed. Moreover, she tells you the real story of the city of Llanbank on Albion. Just when you thought you knew the truth, this novel comes along to confuse you once more.
Remi's haunted by a recurring dream he doesn't fully understand, full of yearning for his mate, and desperately trying to save his little brother from their father. Being wolf has only complicated a difficult, tenuous existence. One that his father seems intent on ending.
296 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Read; thanks.
4403 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novel is so well written that I didn't want it to end, as with all her novels, Abigail Reynolds develops each character completely and gracefully. I am Abigail fan of Ms. Reynolds. P &P variations and can hardly wait for the next one. This was next one.
Nevertheless, while Chandler's protagonists, all detectives of one kind or another, are not clean-living do-gooders, they are imbued with a fundamental integrity, a moral sense that enables them to live as imperfect people in a pretty rotten world without needlessly hurting anyone for fun and profit. They value humaneness, good-heartedness, and unselfishness when they find these qualities, and they have a keen but understated appreciation for people who are decent and kind. They can distinguish the usurious malefactors from ordinary folks who have stumbled into trouble and don't know how to get out, and they are inclined to give the latter sort a break, even if it means giving a pass to someone who in a formal-legal sense is guilty of a crime. Lesser characters than a Chandler protagonist would not develop friendly feelings for a guy like Henry Eichelberger, forthcoming thief that he is.
4085 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For anyone who likes horror/fantasy with a historical twist, this is the book! A little on the bloody side, but a story that flows quickly across a variety of timelines and parallel worlds, and keeps you enthralled to the end. Without giving things way, the book ends a little abruptly. Definitely not a story to read on a stormy night.
For me, one of the strengths in this book is dealing with the parables of the sower and the wheat and tares. He clearly points out that just because a person claims to be a Christian does not mean he or she is.
3095 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 fun read
2805 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A fun book with an unusual heroine. One doesn't expect one's female lead to be such a potty mouth. But a strong woman is best.
6528 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The story holds my attention and the details of the areas are fantastic. Would recommend this author to anyone that likes mysteries and like feeling like they are in the area of the story.
For a list of my reviews of other Lora Leigh books, see my review of "Tempting the Beast."
Yes Patrizio said some cruel things to her, but he still always showed concern to her physical well-being. He showed a caring side even when he said the opposite. As he was the wronged party, he didn't have to even do that much. And he more than made up for it in the end, even after she called the other man's name while she was in the hospital. Even after that, he still wanted to care for and support her.
6015 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Plot Summary: Anna is an abused, submissive wolf in a Chicago pack, and when she sees the face of a missing boy in the newspaper, a boy who was changed and sold by her alpha, she calls the head of all werewolves in North America, the Marrok. Bran sends his son and enforcer, Charles, to investigate, and Anna meets him at the airport. When Charles sees Anna, he realizes two very important things about her: 1) She is a rare Omega wolf, who is neither submissive or dominant, and 2) Charles's brother wolf wants her for his mate.
3170 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sue Monk Kidd has a way of mark my me feel as if it is happening right here and now and I am part of it all. Read it and see it for yourself. And here's a spoiler for you: yes, there are bees in the story.
9156 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this version of the bible, have read it everyday since purchase, So I am totally happy with the navigation and the direct verse jump. I also purchased the Easton's Bible dictionary and like that too.
4929 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This novella was in a nut shell charming! I loved the main characters, the relationships between each other and the lively dialogue. While a short story, the author was still able to flesh out her characters admirable.
Other than that each story was funny, sweet, and thoroughly enjoyable.
6572 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I first started reading "For Sale in Palm Springs" I wasn't sure it was my style of reading. It seemed a bit slow and very full of minutia. However, it wasn't long before I became interested in the characters. I certainly was surprised by the ending and thought Mr. Simon a clever writer. I decided I should read more of this author.
Thus begins the life of Nicholas and Etna Bliss, with Etna agreeing to be the mother of his children, to be his wife. They have two children and to the outside world all seems to be perfect. But the marriage was lacking in one important factor - Etna did not love Nicholas, and Nicholas knows this. He hopes that as the years progress that his wife will learn to love him as much as he passionately loves her.
As with all of Mr. Lanyon's stories, The Dark Farewell is beautifully written. Strains of Fatal Shadows, the first book in Mr. Lanyon's phenomenal Adrien English series, came through for me in The Dark Farewell. While the books themselves are not at all alike, the echoes of a well-beloved story in the tone of a new tale made me smile, and was comforting, like having an old friend nearby.
Events unfold quickly, and the ending of the story is not a resolution so much as a beginning to an entire new set of complications.
334 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 scary mentality but interesting none the less
6940 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Characters, even the secondary ones. I'd like to meet Sheriff Longmire. His twisted sense of humor reminds me of some of my best friends. Story line is dense and intense. The writing is tidy but still fun to read. I'm reading the whole series as fast as I can.
73 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great
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Reviewed: 4/11/13
fate that was dealt to me? Might I have wed the daughter of a physician
All of our Aurelian friends get to shine in this story. I enjoyed every minute of it!
Hope you feel the same way, too.
Chapter XIV The Lincoln County WarThe Bloodiest, Most Dramatic and Most Romantic of all the Border WarsFirst Authentic Story Ever Printed of the Bitterest Feud of the Southwest.
Ryder's spent 5 years in Newgate Gaol for a murder he didn't commit. Subjected to daily beatings and corpses left to rot within the cells, it's no wonder he becomes addicted to the opium. As the story unfolds we realize the opium benefactor is non other than his uncle- part of his plan to secure Lord Blackwoods estate while he is incarcerated.
4392 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This short story is HOT from the very beginning! The bits of information about the three characters, Brett, Lisa & Leo, make you want to learn more about them and their relationships, past & future. A great beginning to the series! I received an
127 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There is a linked table of contents in the Kindle edition. For some reason you can't get to it in the usual Kindle way, but it's close enough to the front of the book that you can't miss it (though right after you download the ebook you're on a page just BEYOND the table of contents).
- Victoria Moretti is Walt's most trusted deputy. A transplant from the Philadelphia police force, Vic moved to Wyoming when her husband's company transferred him there. As Vic's marriage unravels, she becomes closer to Walt and the other deputies. Readers learn about the environment and recent history of Absaroka County as the longer-term residents help Vic learn about her new home.
When the first steam-mill was completed supposedly, according to Marx, 'giving' a society with industrial Capitalism, in fact industrial Capitalism, and an industrial Capitalist division of labor, already existed, and would have to already be in existence otherwise there could be no steam-mills and the machines they were created to power!
9244 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved it. Gwen Smith is a 40 year old woman who's husband had left her for a twenty-something year old woman and she moves back home after her Mom has been diagnosed with dementia. She applies for a job as a teacher and a old classmate Adam is the principal. He comes on to her but she tells him she is not interested but that only makes him try harder. She runs into his younger half brother Ransom and is surprised by the sparks she feels. He is a lot younger than her plus she is his daughter's teacher so she tried to ignore the sparks. Adam and other's decide that they want to keep the couple apart for their own selfish reasons and a lot of drama occurs including a attempted rape. After the dust settles from all the drama, the folks that tried to keep them apart find themselves in a lot of drama that they didn't count on.
2. Much as I tried, I didn't understand a crucial decision the protagonist made, and a lot of the story hinges on it. (No details=no spoilers.)
5396 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "Mistress to the Beast" is a take on "Beauty and the Beast..." the plot has been summarized in other reviews, but I didn't read them, so I missed that connection before reading the book.
Elyn R. Saks is a professor who has struggled with schizophrenia for most of her life. As a child she became slightly obsessive compulsive and then anorexic. As she grew older she started to have more symptoms of the disease and suffered for many years without medication.
Dani's brother is portrayed as an impediment to their desire to be a threesome, but his character is woefully undeveloped. As quickly as he appears as an opposing force he disappears, dropping his dissent in a two line conversation. Why bother creating his character in the first place.
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9097 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story so much that I just HAD to review it. Will is a shy, lonely man entirely unaware of his own masculine appeal. For weeks he has been admiring a beautiful woman who walks her dog past his home everyday and oh, how he looks forward to seeing her. He finds her so compelling that he overcomes his natural reserve to introduce himself to her. Jenny is the kind of woman you would love to call your friend. She is funny, kind and thrilled that she has caught the notice of a strapping handsome man who, much to her surprise, is shy! Their interactions are so sweet and real and it is intoxicating to watch them fall in love. No sooner had I turned the final page than I wanted to start reading their story all over again. You will find yourself wanting a Will of your own. A tragic and sad youth has really made him appreciate a sunny, loving woman and he was certainly not shy about showing Jenny how perfect he found her! The supporting characters in this story are an absolute treat, too. Jenny's best friend Christian will have you laughing out loud. I have not been able to stop thinking about Will and Jenny...read their story and you'll find them crowding your thoughts, too, in the nicest possible way. If this story were a sweater it would be one of those big chunky sweaters that completely envelop you and make you all warm inside, and you'll want to wear it again and again. Awesome, awesome book!
I was just a little bit lost when there was word about various species like houk, massassi (don't know the exact writing). Their description in the book was very brief, maybe if I would know more about SW I would be in better picture. But it's still 5 stars for me.
The Water of Life
6099 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 love love love this! as with all karen rose the plot and characters are so well crafted, and there is no way you can tell who dun it. worth it!
7136 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Far to many of the stories in this book are junk that the author couldn't sell to a real publisher.
So, Living Dead Girl was disturbing. Was it the most disturbing book I read? No. Let's Go Play at the Adams still holds that spot. Did I want Living Dead Girl to be more disturbing? Hell no! It was disturbing enough. It's kind of hard to recommend this, though. If you think that you could deal with this kind of subject, then by all means read Living Dead Girl. It's an extremely powerful novel that should be read. But if you have a weak stomache, then steer clear.
Have you noticed that the covers for the Ranger's Apprentice series has changed? I have been collecting the series in USA paperback editions with the covers not containing the metal-shield-banner (by Cliff Nielsen), with the artwork of John Blackford not enlarged. These new covers are now demanding more attention, when they are already getting enough from widespread fans around the world and I must say that I'm not very fond of them. Nevertheless, on with the review...
7719 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not that hard to figure out the mystery, but written well.enough to still hold my attention. Will have to check.out the next.book on the series.
5815 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was really great to get so many of his stories under one cover and it showed the tapestry of his fictional alternate universe.
Georgina's a morose little twit. Most of the side characters are missing in action. Mr. Bennett displays an unbelievable depth of emotion on some occasions that clashes awkwardly with his canonical amused indifference at other times. He should have been written one way or the other, but you can't have both the way Ms. Reynolds tries to smash them together into the same novel.
This offering delivers the in-depth look at Jane Austen's famous lovers and shows us the steadfastness of love between Darcy and his Elizabeth. It also shows us the flaws in Mr. Bennet's character. He is, in fact, a selfish idiot.
And this book actually has a finish!!! It does not just leave you hanging on the characters, even though there are more stories!
This book is about "the secret force" of the universe, and this is no kidding. It is about the concept "field," a mathematical abstraction used by mathematicians to represent a medium or region of influence for connecting points in space via lines of force -- a concept that is already familiar to most scientists. The "electromagnetic force field" is the one most familiar to us and is the perfect example of a field put to daily use. However, the idea of a "field" easily can be expanded to other areas and to other forces. In the present context the force in question is energy, and the field in question is the zero point energy field (ZPF).
Barbara Silkstone, in her thriller interwoven with quotes from Alice; characters based on Lewis Carroll's originals; and a heroine, Alice Harte, who has all the original Alice's naivety, intelligence and trustful expectation of good things to come, gives us a modern update of the classic which is packed with wit and excitement on every page and full of excellently drawn characters.
6729 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Romance novel (rippling muscles, meaningful glances, encounters in the tent, that sort of thing). Won't read another. But okay if you like to kill an afternoon with mind candy.
Oscar de Len is the son of a Dominican refugee from the Trujillo regime, living in Paterson, New Jersey. A science fiction, Tolkien, and fantasy games addict, he is super-intelligent, grossly overweight, a total nerd, and completely incapable of fulfilling his dream of getting a girlfriend. The story is told partly by Oscar's onetime roommate Yunior (aka Daz), who has no such problems and who has an on-and-off relationship with Oscar's sister Lola, and partly by Lola herself. The present-day story in America alternates with chapters in the Dominican Republic from the forties through the sixties, which is a gangster nightmare stemming from the example of the psychopathic dictator himself. Daz changes voices like a ventriloquist, writing now like a teenage girl, now a street hoodlum, now plunging into noir like a Latino Dashiell Hammett, now compiling mock-erudite footnotes in the manner of David Foster Wallace.
I would certainly recommend this to WWII buffs or for someone looking for some insight into the life of a combat officer in WWII, not too mention a paratrooper to boot. A definite recommend.
Fated clicked with me instantly. I felt Megan's tenacity at not wanting to give up her pack but I also felt Shane's shame for being a werewolf. Lauren Dane has written a highly emotional story in Fated. Shane and Megan face real fears and have to make agonizing choices.
540 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great book - easy to read.
3726 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fast paced action adventure with tight story line. Pleasant series of books worth reading, simple plots moving towards satisfying endings.
1657 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought this book originally thinking that it was going to be based on the movie "ride with the devil" staring Tobey Maguire, but a chapter into the novel did I realise that this was not the case... not to worry however I enjoyed it immensely.
1413 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Couldn't put it down. I believe I read it long ago but it was all new again. An inspiring coming of age
I recommend this 1st in the Sheriff Longmire series. It is a western based mystery that took me by surprise...a pleasant surprise.
The romantic side plot was a lukewarm addition. There were no sparks; there was no romance. As a matter of fact, Izzy seemed to almost think, "Well, I might as well be with him, since he's male, likes my kid, and is so accessible."
Ramsey himself acknowledges that this is not a Bible study right up front -- page xvii -- and this edition of the book is light on Bible quotes, although it sports a few.
3587 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love all her books.
3.)The story has now diversified enough to various geographic locales that a map would have been nice to help follow the travels of our heroes.
Or, you might love it if -- you like dark fairytales.
384 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 great source for a term paper. i liked it because it was easy to read and understand. great college source.
Regardless, this is a good buy on many levels. I have the Kindle version - and a printed version.
Check it out!! Kinsey W. Holley writes - hot, sexy, and shifter if you like that, you'll love this. xoxo
7459 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Go Jane! I want to read more. I want to see where Jane is heading with this adventure of hers.
5489 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Although I was not a photographer while in the Navy some of his stories reminds me of things that did happen while I was enlisted. It was a refreshing trip down memory lane. It was especially interesting about the part of Norfolk since I was here in the early 60's and he he described it very accurately. I still live in Norfolk now. I would recommend this read especially to those that have served in the Navy.
I loved this book, couldn't put it down. Just the right amount of explanation and information from the editor.
3) Again, teens will be teens. I'm alright with some of them being more mature and taking charge, even if the Chief is a 15 year old. But what about the emotions? It really seemed the kids took one paragraph to get over the shock of being stuck atop the mountain...then boom, they are back to playing and chatting. No thoughts of mom or dad? Siblings? Friends back home? It's like these kids shrug at the fact life as they know it has changed drastically. Kids are resilient but to have none of them freak out and break down emotionally at the thought of being alone with no family is just really bizarre.
2440 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is certain to be one of my favorite reads of the year.
6303 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love all of Jennifer Fallon's books, I have read everything she has written and I love how they all intertwine. Some information you don't get in one series and you find explanations in a different Series. I am half through the last book of hers called Harshini which is also great. I will miss her writing when I move on to read something else. If you like Scifi you will love this.
Devin is running for Congress and Clark owns a successful Outreach center for girls with her husband Kenneth. In Devin and Clark's case the heart wants what the heart wants an no matter how they try, the can't seem to stay away from each other.
My favorite chapters are Chapter Eight: Chocolate 911 and Chapter 11: Zappuchino. Yum! You shouldn't have to deprive yourself to be eating well, and this book is full of yummy substitutions for those fatty goodies you find at restaurants. If you like the book, make sure you sign up for the newsletter too! If you like the newsletters, you'll love this book!
I know a lot of reviewers also took issue with the fact that he had affairs after she left, but after I read the book, I couldn't really work up that much anger towards that. They weren't just separated, they had filed for divorce, and in fact would've been divorced had Keira not held up the proceedings to purposefully drag out contact with him. I'm not sure I can really blame a man for continuing with his life in those circumstances. Especially since the only contact they had with each other was via their lawyers.
The Third Jesus indicates that there are 3 Jesus(es), the first being the historical Jesus of 2000 years ago. This is the Jesus whose teachings are the foundation of Christianity as thought and as theology. The second Jesus is the Son of God, who embodied an institutional religion, with its specific dogma, priesthood, and millions of devout believers. The third Jesus is the Cosmic Christ, a term being used often these days. The writer refers to the Cosmic Christ as the Jesus who embraces ALL humanity, not just those covered by the church built in his name. As a spiritual guide, the Cosmic Christ speaks to all who will listen, to help them access the God within and as a personal experience (without the middle man). This is the Christ who helps us to attain enlightenment or God-consciousness, or grace, as some call it. This book is dedicated to the Irish Christian Brothers in India who introduced Deepak to Jesus when he was a little boy.
the Path of Devotion is prayer-centered. The Path of
Why didn't she call him out more for the exes and his behavior? I can't get past that contradictory statement that he made nor the fact that he invited an ex to the wedding and he was seen kissing said ex. On their wedding day! He tries to tell Francesca that the other women were jealous because she married him but they didn't know she heard them. Instead she decides to find him and speak to him about it only she found him kissing his ex. He tells her that a "relationsip based on respect and understanding is far more successful than one based on physical lust." So I'm guessing getting caught kissing another person on your wedding day AFTER exchanging vows (not that it's a good idea to be doing it before) is a sign of respect to the person you just wed.
6569 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Look forward to reading other books by this author, really enjoyed it. Always a joy to find an author I really like.
677 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this family.
560 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When Judge Victor Montgomery is murdered in a particularly gruesome way (think severed body part) the police suspect his seventeen-year-old stepdaughter, Emily. After all, blood was found in her bedroom and she apparently tried to kill herself with booze and pills. But Deputy District Attorney Julia Chandler doesn't believe her troubled niece would commit such a violent act. To prove Emily's innocence, she recruits PI Connor Kincaid who'd helped find Emily when she ran away from home three years earlier. Connor and Julia don't like each other, but they're the only people who truly want to help Emily. As their investigation proceeds, an attraction slowly grows between them.
As other reviewers have noted, some sub storylines were left unresolved. The majority of the action occurred in a very short time frame, making it seem somewhat implausible. But the biggest stretch was the flight training, and Christina's astonishing prowess in such a short time. A solo with little more than 4 hours of flying time on the books? Then after 10 hours, a day at a combat training program? Where she meets the guy she will fall madly in love with in the next few weeks, even though she is still finishing up school, taking finals, and then going off on a trip with her friends. By the time they were ready to leave the island, I was starting to accept things as if I was reading science fiction. I think I would have been more comfortable with the flow of the story if the flight training and love relationship had developed over her entire Senior year, rather than in just a few months.
Anyar is in love with Tanyan, chief commander of the royal guards and heir to the throne, and to be near him he became a guard himself. Anyar has not really the attitude to be a soldier, and truth be told, he doesn't even feel the sacred hate for the Nazarians as he should. Au contraire, when he has the chance to see them, he even feels attractions for the tall men. And here maybe the reader understands that Anyar's love for Tanyan is more a worshipping thing, and maybe the first s exual impulses of a very young man, it's not really true and deep love.
6458 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a good novella to introduce readers to the Angels series. However, it's not necessary to read this before reading Angel's Blood. The plot and pacing were good, and the character development was great. The tension between the hero and heroine was one of the best aspects of the story. Due to the short word count, the storyline and backstory didn't have as much time to develop as I would've liked. I think I may enjoy it better as a reread since I've finished Angel's Blood now and understand more of the backstory. Overall, a good read.
Now, if someone would write a book about a Vegan-turned-zombie and what she does when the only thing she an stomach are brains... That might be worth reading. "Vegan gets Brains", by...
I salute her for the unbearable she bared and how despite she didn't believe she can feel any longer she felt when she saw her new born sister's photo in the newspaper.
5048 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read it all they way through, all 18 books! Must admit, I was "Oz'd out" by the end, but the stories are cute and my granddaughters will enjoy them, when I read them to them.
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7646 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good book
2506 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Brought back so many memories. I bought to replace my childhood copy that was lost a few years ago. Winnie the Pooh will always hold a special place in my heart. I recently decided to get a book tattoo, and one of my favourite poems I had forgotten about is in here, I'm definitely going to incorporate it into the design.
7497 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have always enjoyed every piece of work I've read by Dana Marie Bell. This one is no difference, but I did struggle a bit which is nor normal.
Page 157-Growth-Stock Mutual Funds for long-term investing, choose 4 types: Income funds get 25% of investment (called Large Cap or Blue Chip funds), Growth gets 25% (called Mid Cap or Equity funds; an S&P Index fund also qualifies), International funds get 25% (called Foreign or Overseas funds), and Aggressive Growth funds get 25% (called Small Cap or Emerging Market funds). For more information on what mutual funds are and why Dave mixes them together the way he does go to daveramsey.com or My TotalMoneyMakeover.com.
2913 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Is it just me or are the Harlequin heroines just pushovers????? This book kinda irritated me in that he believes she cheated on him because of the "so called" evidence and when she believed the same of him she wasn't supposed to jump to conclusions????? WHAT???? He says he can't forgive her and that she gave her body to another man that everytime he looks at her he pictures that creeps hands on her. Um . . . didn't he have several flings after their break up??? Plus he even admits to that and that doesn't seem to bother her? He also says something about how she destroyed his love for her by giving herself to another man while still legally married to him. When he was sleeping around weren't the H/h still LEGALLY married?? Why doesn't she call him out on this?? I don't get it???? What century is she from? Why is it that the supposed contemporaries have the heroines acting like wimps and women that will overlook this behavior while the historical h's don't? What is wrong with this picture?
1972 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 John A. Flanagan puts you right in the midst of the Mongol hoard as the battle axes swing their path to defend Skandia. Based loosely on historical fact the author no less succeeds in drawing you into battle. All subjects well defined, you feel their presence as you fight beside them for Skandia.
1203 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't begin to convey how excited I was to find this 4 in 1 download for the kindle. These four novels are among Crusie's earlier works, but they are all fast-paced, witty, and fun. Her books always deal with friendship, simple pleasures, and real issues in addition to great romance. Crusie always makes me laugh out loud with her dialogue and incredible situations. If you are looking for romantic fun, you've found it.
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1626 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Robert Vaughn writes very well and the characters are well developed
Usually, if its really obvious that its a series, I cant get connected because Im wondering whos who and what happened before but it was easy to feel the connection.
The writing and descriptions were well-done and there was plenty of conflict. Though some of the characters expressed insights that helped to give them depth, I didn't feel a real connection with them. This may have been because there were so many characters involved. Still, I would like to have had a better feel for the main characters, particularly Gordon.
call a truce with her childhood adversary who lives
1029 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved Waiting to Exhale -- this book is not as "deep" psychologically speaking, but it's a fun romp in Jamaica. No one gets inside the upper middle class black mind like MacMillan. She's not going for Shakespeare here, so give her a break -- this is a fun book to be enjoyed and savored. I think more readers should be happy that for once we have positive and strong black literary characters who are financial successes. I hope both black and white children will learn something from these books alone the lines of there are plenty of successful black women -- not all black people play basketball or deal drugs! The sexual plot is throughly enjoyable -- I think MacMillan must have had a ball writing this one. For an enjoyable read, pick it up!
9930 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not only do I think this book is a five star book, but it is also one of my favorite books I have read out of the thousand in my personal library.
Oh, if I could but Shiver!
I didn't understand what the plot was supposed to be about.
"Sudden Death" has an exciting, smart plot, excellent character development, a great love story and everything you could want in a great read. Buy it now!
Frank Abagnale tells of his adventures living the life of James Bond without the killing, using his wits and charm to get what he wants. It is romanticized, but plausible.
Wow am I glad I did. I'm always looking for a new series and from my fantasy reading days I recognized Elizabeth Moon. I hadn't realized she wrote books like this.
2. Whenever possible, pay with cash.
7980 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Best futuristic sci-fi romance with of course the hottest shifters ever. Individuals with supernatural abilities were cast out into the inhabited parts of space, but they ended up surviving instead. Sevan Vasil is a hard, lone lion wolf shifter who is commander of his ship. He has strange sexual dreams of a young woman who makes him burn with desire. Lorelie Janelle is also having similar sexya dreams of her own when the two meet there is nothing but pure explosive magnetism. Though Lorelie tries to push Sevan away he will not stop at nothing to make sure that she is his and only his. Paranormal Payload focuses on the connection two souls share when a bond strong enough to try and forge a path for themselves while trying to protect those that they love.
Cutter Standifer is as stubborn as they come. This hot cowboy sees the world as black and white and once you cross him you can forget about getting his forgiveness. Cutter's sister is in a ménage relationship he hates and just married his worst enemy. He just can't handle the fact that his baby sister is married to the man that ruined his relationship with the love of his life, Katie. Now that Katie's back in his life he is determined to make the most out of it. Cutter believes some no-strings sex just might make things better.
5290 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As others have said dave tels it like it is. Most people may already know these steps, but they do not follow them. Dave opened my eyes and i am on much better footing now working through the process.
Ky now finds herself dealing with a mutiny that threatens her life, her ship, and her crew. The sabotage which threatens her life, ship, and crew, brings a discovery of resources she never know she had, including a mysterious ship model she was given as she left the Academy in disgrace.
8273 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ALTHOUGH THIS WAS A SHORT STORY I THOUGHT IT WAS GOOD. I ALSO READ THE OTHER STARTS TO THE OTHER ONES AND IT WAS A GOOD READ.
I love the fact that her lead make characters are not vengeful, spiteful, and mean. The woman are not arrogant, snotty, and nasty. They are all people with fairly normal issues in which the writer weaves a tale where her couples work through life with with love, strength, and strong familial support.
2892 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love books written with a knitting or crochet theme along with character development in series.
5642 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As always, Susan Mallery brings her characters to life!! I always love her ability to draw you into a story right from the beginning!!!
I have to add that the story is all over central Wyoming and Montana. Some places do not exist. Others are miles away from each other. The reservation is in Montana. The roads have the wrong numbers. So don't worry about any of that. Just enjoy the story.
If there is one draw back to the book, it is Diaz's occasional failures of narration. Through much of "Oscar Wao" he speaks through Yunior, a friend of the family who serves as a sort of archetype of the Dominican male. Unfortunately, Diaz cannot resist jumping out of this character at times into others in a way that creates an unfortunate degree of distance between the narrator and the reader. Despite this, the book makes for an interesting, entertaining, and occasionally heart-rending read. One should read it before Galactus comes to dinner at a planet near you...
7862 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Prepare to be swept away on an erotic journey of sexual awakening! Suspend what you know about the male stamina and you'll be entertained by the various sexual situations Jenna experiences. Her journey is made believable by the relationship that develops between her and Brent. The imagery and attention to detail will thrust you right into the sensual fantasies and erotic adventures. Jenna is smart and confident in herself, but Brent makes her realize how much her past has hindered her sexuality. I loved the emotional roller coaster Jenna experienced and how she stayed true to her personality throughout the book while opening her mind to what Brent shared with her. I can honestly say this book grabbed my attention from the first chapter and kept me captivated until the final page. This author does a great job writing sex scenes where the reader actually feels the emotion between the characters, even when the emotion shouldn't be there. What She Needs is very sensual, erotic and will open your mind to infinite possibilities!" - Lisa Freeman
8946 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed reading this book about Dani, Rowen & Jason, who are all friends and lovers. Dani and Rowen have been friends since they were kids, their ranches border one another's and they have been each others firsts in everything. In fact they are going to get married as soon as Dani finished college. Dani didn't come home right after college she decided to get another degree in business management to help run the ranch's business side better. Before she went to college she had gotten together with Justin, who's the bad boy in town, for one brief encounter that really rocked her world. Now she's back and things are just starting to get interesting. Read this book because it will make you laugh, cry and cum a lot.
This story was m-m-f and m-f-m. And it was so wonderful and beautiful, and unbearably hot. I definitely recommend it, and I definitely recommend reading it first, before moving on any more in the On The Edge series.
Reviewed by aNN
Dakota Cassidy never stops. Accidentally Dead is another
7051 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Four white high school students lure a female American Indian to a meeting and rape her in a cruel and brutal manner. The woman, Melissa Little Bird, suffers from fetal alcohol syndrom and her reasoning powers are impaired.
Read in April, 2011
LastRanger
It's all packed into this story, and well worth reading.
7382 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of my favorite books in the Dundee, Idaho colletion. I read this book in one day, I could not put it down.
5099 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 used for 4H
Once in a while you do wish Amazon was a little less slapdash, and looked over ebook publishers' shoulders a little bit more. So far the Tom Corbett series, complete with illustrations, is the most lovingly presented ebook I've seen, better than this Chandler and far better than the Oxford Complete Shakespeare.
8644 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I always like Elizabeth Lennox books. They can all be read as a stand alone book. This boo is a good romance with some sex scenes but not a lot of vulgar language. I really liked this book.
2340 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very very good book, looking forward to the sequels.
3404 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've just started reading Robert Vaughan. Enjoyable to say the least. Hawke is a quirky fun western action gunslinger. I'll continue to read this author!!
In fact, Dr. Levin makes no bones about rolling back the clock and taking government back from these appointed dictators who have given themselves the power to change the Constitution by a simple majority vote. But even liberals can be conservative about some things, and vice versa, and Levin makes the stark point that if we ignore this problem and wait for someone else to do something about it, we'll one day wake up in a country the founders would have taken up arms to overthrow!
5389 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I truly love this book I can not tell you how many times I have reread this book it is truly beautiful. I would have been nice to have surgery and to try to restore his face so that he felt better about himself and not others but I was glad that she was able to be friends and to teach him friendship also
If one is looking to fault Marx's economics based on the works of Capital, one will come up empty not only because Marx's logic is flawless, but as economist and former Marxist Thomas Sowell says, " ...Marx considered the idea of proving a concept to be ridiculous. Moreover, Engels had asserted...that one only proves one's ignorance of dialectics by thinking of it as a means by which things can be proved."(2)
The language and sexuality and violence would all be rated about a soft PG-13. The sexuality in the book is just verbal discussions about sex not actual descriptions. I will recommend this to my older teen not my younger one yet.
The problem with this empirical observation is that before there was a steam mill there already existed an industrial capitalist society that not only contained the requisite industrial capitalist mode of production that manufactured the necessary constituent parts that went into the creation of the steam mill (there were many companies involved in the problem-solving for and manufacture of components that went into a steam engine), but this pre-steam mill society also contained an already sophisticated industrial capitalist labor force that made the constituent parts for the steam mill, not to mention built the steam mill itself. Contemporaneous with the industrial capitalist production of steam engines, there existed the production of the machines that the steam engines would power. In other words, the steam mill presupposes an already functioning industrial capitalist society! Marx's rebuke to Proudhon is a tautological response that also fails to recognize that a steam engine is made up of independently manufactured parts that predates the manufacture of a steam engine with those independently manufactured parts! Marx fails to mention this double inconsistency with his material "productive forces" empirical observation.
Levin does a very good job of showing many areas where this has occurred including citing specific cases and providing hundreds of footnotes. Some areas where the Court has acted outside the scope of its authority that Levin lists include the following: Forcing tax money to be spent on services for illegal aliens, allowing political speech to be limited, interfering with local school operations, farm quotas, prison policies, partial birth abortion, etc. He demonstrates how the Court has usurped authority rightly belonging to the states, Congress, and the Executive.
In many ways, David Kirkpatrick's The Facebook Effect is that book. Kirkpatrick, a longtime technology reporter for Fortune magazine, invested considerable time over several years to interview founder Mark Zuckerberg and a great many of his closest friends and collaborators, repeatedly in many cases. Although he did not interview Zuckerberg's most vitriolic critics -- and there are several -- his account is nonetheless reasonably well balanced. The company's major missteps -- and there are many of those as well -- are described in what must seem excruciating detail to insiders. Mostly, however, The Facebook Effect is a straightforward tale about one of the most astonishing success stories in the history of business on planet Earth.
Lissianna & Greg meet when she goes into her bedroom to change her stockings & sees him tied to her bed & he also had a bow on him. The both of them were attracted to each other right away & that is just the beginning of their adventure.
907 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I remember these stories as a kid
5170 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love reading Susan Mallery books and this bundle was the best. I couldn't wait to finish the first one and know that I had a few more to go. I am on my last one know and will be looking for more of her books. She is a great author.
Oh, don't bother contacting them because unless you are telling them how wonderful Arianna is or how greedy a CEO or politician is they don't want to hear from you.
As a whole though, it wasn't as deep as I was expecting it to be. I didn't feel connected to, or invested in, the characters. That made for a quick read. I don't feel like I NEED to read more from the series. It's nice to know they're available though.
970 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I ain't read it i got it cause at the time it was free lol figured it wasn't a risk on my end so when i get time i'll read it.
6782 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Very short. Nothing like the real paper.
The Kindle formatting was also a big issue. At odd moments, a capital letter would replace a space and another letter. The letter `J' was the most common and it replaced 'space a' often.
But for some reason, she is rewarded for this wallowing. She has two great friends who prove time and time again they are there for her. The vampire that turns her accidentally? Well, he is a hunk and a half, rich, has developed the great skills of flying and wishing things into existence. If that won't make you fall in love, nothing will.
8353 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Elizabeth Lennox knows how to write a love story. Her stories allow you to dream. Keep up the great work!
This is book 3 in a series called "Children of the Goddess" I'd advise you to read the books in order.
When Twyla learns that her cousin Aylmer has designed something to reveal the vampires on New Year's eve, she contacts her friend Nixie. Nixie in turn tells her to contact Nikos as soon as possible, and tell him what's going on.
Until now, the secret of the portal has been safe in Wildwood Dancing (2007) by Juliet Marillier.
5530 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dragon Knights, Border Lair. Book 2 in the series. This book can be read alone, but is better if you start with the prequel The Dragon Healer or Book 1 Maiden Flight. This book follows Belora's, Maiden Flight, mother Adora who has been reunited with her childhood friend and adopted mother Kelzy the dragon. Adora finds love with her 2 Knights and there Dragon Partners. The broad story line continues to unfold at a nice pace. After reading this book, I was engaged enough in the story that I picked up the rest of the series to date, Keeper of the Flame.
The antagonist in this story is a cruel, powerful man with a Machiavellian complex who has 35 years of tenure on the Chicago Police Department. Nothing happens in the city without Randall Moody knowing and he manipulates Shane, Laura and the secondary characters of this story, in surprising plot twists and turns.
He wants to continue to party but not take his wife along for the ride. He keeps saying it's in the past don't let it color the future. Everything that happened to them in the past affects their future as well as present. He claims that his family life isn't relevant to his life now, but his whole mindset was from the past and I find it hard to believe that as a two year old he would have had that type of mindset. Easier to believe it of Francesca. Given his explanation it didn't seem to wash because frankly had she taken the time, by investigating things, she could have discovered that her father had a similar story too. So because of his his past he had "short-term relationships with air-heads who couldn't possibly match (his) intellect, or interest (him) in any way other than physically. . . ". But for some reason he remained friends with these women and would even go out with them. That would imply that their relationships were more than just physical it would mean that he enjoyed their company. (ex at the wedding; other woman at the night club two nights in a row when he claimed to be working)
I received this ebook free through LibraryThing member giveaways in exchange for an honest review.
1490 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I can't express enough my disdain for what I call "stupid women" books, and this is a prime example. Faced with brutal, very recent and close to home examples of why trusting a being in the sky to protect her from danger, another in a long line of brilliant but stupid women acts totally contrary to her own safety and security and has to be rescued by a man. First of all, she's an idiot. Second, she's very prideful if she thinks her faith is somehow superior to her two friends who have been attacked.
3749 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After escaping a lifetime of slavery in ice-cold Skandia, Will and Princess Cassandra (locally known as Evanlyn) are trying to get back to their homeland. There's good news and bad news. The good news is that they are reunited with Horace the apprentice knight and Halt the Ranger. The bad news is that a couple thousand warring plainsmen are blocking the way home. The four Araluens have to put aside decades of mistrust and hostility towards the Skandians and help them defend their land against the Temujai. Why don't they just leave the Skandians to their own devices? After Skandia, the plainsmen are going after Araluen.
1723 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very powerful stories! Each one kept me spellbound. I love the way Maggie Shayne writes. And now onto Part 2!!!
6385 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Meggy has always wanted a Daddy and she found the perfect one in David who she had found on-line. She plans and then goes to spend a week with her new Daddy who is yes very strict but also very loving. They must decide whether or not the relationship will work before the week is up or Meggy will be going home and possibly never see her Daddy again.
158 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Elizabeth Moon is an experienced and entertaining writer who does not disappoint. This is a typical space opera built around a female captain, think Honor Harrington lite and that is not meant to be disrespectful.
***************This is a follow up from RIDING WEST (believe me when I say it means Celia was "hehehe...riding Parker West!"..not the compas direction..) I suggest ya'all read that one first!
4938 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 typical romance story of pining for a man, but interesting that he realizes the woman is special without her having to do anything special other than both of them growing up.
Christina doesn't trust men. Her father is an abusive alcoholic and her brother turned out exactly the same. So, she left but it's left her scarred. She wished more than anything her mother would leave, and can't understand why she doesn't. You sort of knew what was going to happen but it was a bit more surprising than that.
Karigan is young and stubborn enough to decide that she doesn't want to be a Green Rider, no matter how many magical creatures, magical little old ladies, magical devices, and kings are pushing her into that career choice. Luckily, the horse is there at the beginning of the book to head her in the right direction, after the dying Green Rider bequeaths his message, magical brooch, and steed to his reluctant successor.
6306 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Every book is different and I really like that. This book is written from another Kyn's point of view. Now on the next book Stay the night you'll be reading a lot of the same things but through a different point of view and some events from a different place because it is happening to a different Kyn that is close to this one.
Tara doesn't realize Scott's tenacity in taking care of someone he loves - especially if that someone is her.
4107 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Goo book
8643 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good. Captivating to the very end. Could not put down once I started. Loved both characters. Very realistic. Plot was very engaging and entertaining. Loved this story. Will definitely re-read.
that the sight of your face on that morning so many years ago has
- The beginning of yet another story with the same characters that I am (im)patiently waiting for Langley to release. She does an excellent job setting up another romance toward the end of the current volume--Jake and Remi are introduced at the end of Without Reservations and then have their own volume in With Caution. I very much hope that the two characters who are introduced at the end of this book have their own story coming soon.
2571 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 classic. every kid need one.
Even though I gave it four stars, I would have liked better to give it 4 1/2 (I reserve 5 stars for books that inspire me to be a better person) because it is really good non-stop page turning adventure.
eg buying a horse and wagon and selling them at the end of the camping adventure is analogous to renting an RV for a cross country vacation today.
The crew settles into the crude barracks and messhall. Naturally, all the menial chores are done by Will and Evanlyn. Then another wolfship arrives, without a mast and riding low in the water.
But this novel doesn't ring out like other works, and it seems to spend too long mulling about with little engagement. I almost regret saying these things, and almost feel that I need to rethink my priorities, that maybe I've become a jaded or oversimplified reader, for I very nearly put down this book after about forty pages because I was feeling that Baxter was a little more invested in the young couple that is the primary focus of this book than he was able to convey to me.
Simon, Eric, Rafael, and Lee have all been Charli's best friends and the people she turns to whenever times get rough. The group's changing now that Lee's ditched bachelorhood for marriage to two women. Charli's honored with the duty of serving as `best man', but all this excitement and the exotic location have her wondering about the changes that are sure to take place - and a conversation with Lee's new brides leave her no doubt that her feelings for Simon, Eric and Rafael go beyond simple friendship.
Being a tomboy myself, I was disappointed that I couldn't relate to Charli.
Author of
The book has an abrupt ending with one of his escapes.
Right after the Civil Rights Act is signed into law Rosaleen decides to go and register to vote. Lily asks to go with her as it's her birthday and nothing else is going on. T. Ray never gets her anything for her birthday or celebrates it. It's on July 4 so in a way, everyone else is celebrating it. When they go into town three of the racist men in town start in on Rosaleen and piss her off, so she takes her tobacco spit cup and pours it over their shoes. This incites them to demand an apology which she refuses to give them and they attack her until the sheriff sees it and puts a stop to it and arrests her and Lily. Lily can't understand why Rosaleen can't just act right. Or apologize to get out of jail. T. Ray arrives to get Lily out of jail, but not Rosaleen who is in a real pickle. The next day when Lily goes to visit her she isn't in jail anymore but the hospital because the sheriff allowed the racist men in to beat her up trying to get her to apologize. T. Ray had said that there would be no way out for Rosaleen except in a pine box so Lily sets about with an idea of how to break her out.
I'm not a fan of the quick-to-love theme in romance, even in erotic novellas. That, for me, was the bigger issue with the story. I wish the romance had been given a longer lead time, even if it had been in condensed form. I also would have liked a meatier plot, and I'm no fan of relationship conflict that's nothing more than a failure to communicate, as it was here. Those are the things that held me back from completely liking what I read.
Yeah. So I listened to the Audible version. The narrator was Meredith Mitchell. I will not got out of my way to listen to Meredith Mitchell again. I don't know if it was the character or the voice characteristics of the narrator, but it was not a pleasant listen. Ms. Mitchell's voice seemed harsh and may have made Nina even less likeable.
From there, you will be transported into the past and future lives of Oscar's sister, mother, aunts, grandparents, and college roommate. Those lives are, in part, shared to present the history of the evil, repressive regime of Trujillo and its heirs in the Dominican Republic. The stories shared in this book rival anything you've read about the disappeared ones in Argentina.
6068 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Set in the future when Earth is overrun with demons; humans and vampires must fight side-by-side to survive. This urban fantasy/paranormal story is riddled with intense battle scenes and heaps of sexual tension. Kallysten created strong relationships perforated with challenges. This story progressed, along with the passion, gradually.
Makes you wonder where she gets all her original storylines. Love the
what seems to be insurmountable odds against these two travelers.
4-THE VALLEY OF FEAR
The Villain- The Amazons are the villains. Really I didn't care whether any of them lived or died. The Amazons know how to fight and we didn't even get to experience the battle. Rip off.
For nine years of full moons, the sisters have gone dancing in the Other Kingdom.
In Turin, where she joins Axel, Cass sees religious symbolism in common events, finding an ordinary breakfast a form of communion. Artworks, especially crucifixion scenes by artists from the various settings in which the novel takes place (Cranach, Bosch, Memling, and Van Eyck in the Low Countries; and Tintoretto, Mantegna, and Bellini in Italy) further develop the symbolism. Always present in the background, of course, is the Shroud of Turin, which may be the real burial cloth of Jesus--or may not be. Parallels and contrasts between Vander and Jesus abound.
2243 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read this book many times throughout the years, and love its message and inspiration. It's a classic in Law of Attraction literature. This book establishes the spiritual truths that thoughts have creative power and can be used to create personal wealth and success. I own this book as part of my personal collection of favorite books. Review submitted by Eddie Coronado, author of the Amazon.com book titled "Manifest Your Millions: A Lottery Winner Shares his Law of Attraction Secrets"
Throughout the first half of the novel, I wondered at how her kidnapper, Ray, could maintain such control over her. She had freedom during the day. She could have run away, told someone, or even called her family. Yes, there were threats, but I kept thinking as she got older that she should have seen through them. Later, I realized the depths of the man's insiduousness. As Alice related the tale of his previous deduction, and its gruesome ending, I realized why her belief was so strong.
A waitress by day and office cleaner by night, Kathy labors to forget her traumatic past. Until the evening when impossibly rich, ruthless and handsome Sergio Torrente takes her virginity. It doesn't take Sergio long to find out about Kathy's damning history-or that she's carrying his baby. He cannot love her, but he will marry her and be a father to their child.
What I like:
Elizabeth Bennet is sailing to America to see her aunt and uncle who are in New York on business. This is not in modern times, so a unmarried woman travelling on a ship for a month unattended is a little dangerous. Another person travelling to America is Fitzwilliam Darcy, he owns the ship they are travelling on and does not want anyone to know it. In fact he wants little to do with anyone on the ship. He just wants to go to America to retrieve his sister rather than have her come back unattended. Mr. Darcy is of course ver wealthy and the target of many matching making mother aboard the ship. Elizabeth is in the steerage which is the lowest and poorest part of the ship. These two characters keep bumping into each other, Darcy is concerened when Elizabeth is ill and will not get any better because of the poor living conditions she is in on the ship. Mr. Darcy makes her an extraordinary offer. . .
4988 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I said this about the first one, I'll say it again:
7934 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't believe I didn't review this book when I read it years ago. I highly recommend it. This review isn't as thorough or enthusiastic as I am used to doing, but I at least want a record on Amazon itself that I read it. I really enjoy this author's work and will probably read practically anything this author writes. Give it a shot.
Jena's father must leave behind his five daughters in a hope to become well and return. Jena is sure that she can keep things together, but with a big sister who won't follow the rules
9088 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Tristans a vampire who "charmed" Chloe into dating him while she stayed at his hotel in vegas, they marry but Chloe can't remember the event when she wakes up in his bed, but that doesn't stop her from doing the nasty with the sexy man, then he says he's a vampire and she runs back home to ATL and serves him with divorce papers.
3203 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a beautiful and complex story of surviving childhood with a neglectful father and no mother. It is simple, easy to read and well written
8293 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This was kind of off. Didn't quite end the right way. something was lacking in the character department. This was odd on so many levels.
4253 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these. It's nice to have to my collection. Nostalgia complete.
9817 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Devil's Lair follows a quartet through Hell to find and retrieve the Holy Grail to bring the world back from the brink of destruction. They are an unlikely group. Marco da Roma, the last of the Knights Templar, but has no recollection of who he is. William of Ockham, an English friar who has been defrocked. Giovanni Boccaccio, a poet and an expert on Dante. And finally Nadja, an epileptic with the gift of prophesy. It is her dreams that have led this group on their quest to find the Grail and save mankind. Each of them will need to face and conquer their own demons to push back the coming Apocalypse.
- Henry Standing Bear is Walt's friend of 38 years and proprietor of The Red Pony. He and Walt knew each other as boys, went to Vietnam in the Special Forces together, and trust each other almost completely. We learn a lot about Walt from Henry's comments on Walt's life.
8740 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 the travers brothers series is the best set of books i bought . just buy the series from the start
5610 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My title say's it all. I could not begin to review everybook that she has written that I have had the pleasure of reading so from now on my revies will be " I love Karen Kingsbury Novels."
934 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Not exactly what I remember the stories to be but this might be a different version then the one I was read.
Her investigation reveals that a serial killer has been on the loose for years. He surfaced in New York several years after Missy's murder and then appeared in Kansas, Atlanta, Nashville and other cities. His twenty-nine victims in thirty-four years were all blonde females between the ages of 9 and 12. Olivia's boss refuses to involve the agency so she travels on her own to Washington State where two of the recent murders occurred.
7109 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Another great book from Feehan. I love how she draws u in and makes u care so much about her characters
8781 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story was a sheer delight to read! First of all, I love Josh Lanyon, and this is definitely Josh at his best. I am also long time fan of Charles Dickens. Put the two together, and you have this little gem, which has quickly become one of my favorites. This story has every ingredient needed for a Christmas romance recipe: Wit, sparkle, a hint of the magical, that ineffable Christmas spirit that can be so hard to capture or evoke, two likeable but all-too-human MCs, romance with just the right amount of heat, a generous dash of humor, a touch of angst to wring your heart & make that Happy Ending all the sweeter when it comes, and a heartwarming finish that feels like a long awaited hug from the One You Love. As an added bonus, the story had a wonderful Dickensian flavor despite the modern setting, which, in my opinion, made it just about perfect. What a great read, for anytime, but especially for the Holidays!
RATING: 5 STARS *****
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
Oh, and if you were wondering about the title, the title of the book gets its name, from the thick-accented pronunciation of Oscar Wilde, becoming Oscar "Wao."
Just another day in the life of a ranger; and a banished ranger at that.
Enter the Kindle edition which solves most of my complaints about the print and web edition of the Boston Globe, while all the material I am not interested in is still there it is easy to bypass and doesn't really cause any clutter or eat up resources (a few kb of disc space I guess). Some pictures are now beginning to appear too. The ads are gone (so unless you only buy the paper for the ads - some people do - you will be pleased). The Contents, Sections and Next Article layout is great. From the main page you can just skim all the headlines by hitting the next page button until you get to the end - and then you'll know you haven't missed any of today's headlines. If you want more detail you can select the headline link. You can then once finished reading the article (or deciding only to read some of it or none of it) easily hit the back button to return to the list, or if you've finished the article you can go forward directly to the next story (comes in handy in your favorite section if you know you want to read most articles there). The only thing that's missing is the comics and the death notices but you can read those on-line at the comic sites in the first case and the Globe's site in the case of death notices - if you really, really want to.
Stacy's guilt over the perceived wrong on being in love with three men is emotionally agonizing. She's convinced her only option is to sell the beloved ranch and return to Great Falls as soon as possible. Only first she has to consult the attorney about the property and for some reason the man is never available. That means she spends a lot of time around the ranch and avoiding Wolfe, Cash and Travis is impossible especially when each of them keeps such a close eye on her. When each man individually seduces her she becomes even more confused and scared. Despite the men's insistence that she is home, she's determined to leave and doesn't believe there's any way she can confide in them about her feelings for them all. As it is she's afraid they're going to find out that's she's cheated on each of them with their own brother. Only there are things that Stacy doesn't know which will shock and change everything she's ever believed. Will she stay after learning the truth about the ranch and what her father did?
6004 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novella shows how Anna and Charles meet. I love them as individuals and as a couple. I love how their wolves chose each other, leaving the humans to catch up. It's the start of a magical series and I actually like this series better than the Mercy books, which are set in the same universe.
Jealousy and cheating are so not appealing to me. I have hated Crash since he first appeared exactly because of how much he threatens the whole story. And seeing Jacob doing what he did in this book made me hate him with a passion. I didn't think him and Crash were all that friendly towards each other anyway.
4671 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome book, love the series! Exceptional author!
years in the lives of two pretty unusual people. It is also the story
There were a lot of great, steamy encounters. Then, you have the whole Crash debacle. I wanted to be really upset about that situation and for a millisecond, I was. However, I could kind of see where Jacob was coming from, but only just. I did like how you were able to see the more jealous side of Vic's personality - because of his ability, I think that it sometimes seems as though he's unable to have relationships.
Although this book is about men and love, Kendrick focuses her writing on the wonderful and deep friendship these women have for each other. I loved every minute of their time together and of their commitment to each other.
Before I start this review let me point out that the title seem a bit misleading in certain ways, so if your expecting a mythological romance read, this book isn't it. There are no Demons of any sort in the book. It was still a very good read. The book also contains graphic sexual acts and language
A very pleasant, charming, and well written tale.
1182 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sawyer,Morgan,Gabe and Jordan can you say hot Alpha males with a sensitive heart and an awesome Momma! I loved this series, the only way to go is with the bundle!
2916 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hailey Jennison is a wallflower trapped in a body that's made for sex. She gets together with her friends every Friday to watch the hot neighbor who walks around naked in his apartment without closing his curtains. They don't know his name so they call him Mr. Tool; partly because they can tell he works construction, partly because they've seen his massive "hammer".
He also provides several examples of justices who stayed in power after they seemingly had dementia issues or otherwise didn't fulfill their duties appropriately. In addition, he reviews the likes of former justices like Hugo (KKK) Black and Felix Frankfurter (who aided the career of notorious spy Alger Hiss).
Vanyae takes Anyar as his slave, and a dub-con relationship ensues - Anyar agreeing to submit to Vanyae to protect his commander. As expected from the genre, Anyar falls for his captor, and Vanyae falls for his slave. But what future is there in a life lived as a slave? And how can Anyar justify his submission, to the detriment of his own people? Yes, without spoiling it, we have a HEA, after war nearly breaks out.
There is an intrepid detective from Scotland Yard. Neighbors and servants who all have opinions. This is a really well plotted story. We are pointed in the right direction but it is not an easy ride. The hints and clues are there, but until the very end, I just knew who was the murderer. I was wrong.
8642 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I just finished this story and it was great. The characters are amazing in it. I just wish that it had a longer ending so we could know what happened afterwards.
2888 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 New York City has been the setting for several recent fantasy novels --- from KIKI STRIKE to THE NIGHT TOURIST --- that shed light on the many secrets lurking behind (or beneath) Manhattan's famous landmarks. Add to that list Scott Mebus's debut work of fiction, GODS OF MANHATTAN, which melds New York City history with modern geography in a thoroughly entertaining start of a promising new series.
Walt is a good old guy that upholds the law, is loyal to his friends, gets bored like everyone else, hates paperwork and lives in an unfinished cabin that looks like it has seen better days. He is likable, 50ish, a bit out-of-shape, a widower and feeling a bit lonely at times.
5044 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love the movie, and have wanted to read the books for a long while. There are typos but the meaning is still clear and I got it for free so I can't complain. It was fun to recognize movie inspirations as I read through the various stories. I highly recommend this for fans of Oz.
8375 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The exact same thing is available when you get the free Kindle App published by the church. The app also includes the standard works (with footnotes, ability to highlight, make notes, and create links, etc), as well as all of the hymns, manuals, general conference talks, and magazines. Did I mention that the app is FREE? Just search the Kindle App store and find the app by "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." Accept no substitutions--you won't be sorry!
It really is one of the funniest books I've read in a very long time - and Victoria Alexander is always a favorite!
Justin and Amy are on their way to Hawaii for Christmas. Unfortunately the trip to Hawaii is all business. Justin has hopes of it becoming more, and after reading one of Amy's emails, he knows that Amy isn't quite the ice princess she pretends to be. Can Justin get Amy to loosen up enough to let him into her life? Can Amy let herself relax enough to have all her dreams come true?
1955 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Again I loved this book as much as the last one. Can't wait to read the next book ,am sure it will be a great story
2119 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The story line was pretty cool... trying to make it seem like a typical clashing of the cultures story, yet turning it around with a peaceful ending.
9130 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I told myself I wasn't going to buy another short story because it usually makes me feel like I've been had. But this one was worth it because I know I'll be reading it again. Yes, it had some male on male action, but even that was hot. I would love it if the author made this a more permanent arrangement.
Just in time for the holidays, Jaci Burton brings us a hot little Christmas story guaranteed to heat up this winter season! Heck, this little jewel would heat up even the hottest day in August! Although Unwrapped is set during the Christmas holidays, it is a story that can be enjoyed year round, and I can tell you it is one I will definitely re-read.
Diamond argues, convincingly, that the much greater availability of domesticable plants and large animals in Eurasia than in sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas. Furthermore, he explains that the east-west orientation of Eurasia from the Bering Strait to the Atlantic Ocean made it possible for the development of agriculture and animal husbandry to spread quickly to distant lands. By contrast, the north-south orientation of the Americas and sub-Saharan Africaand the presence of barriers such as the Sahara Desert, the Panamanian Isthmus, and the deserts of northern Mexico and southwestern United Statesimpeded the spread of these (and, later, other) new technologies to the extremities of those continents. The advent of food production enabled the development of ever-larger settlements. This, in turn, spelled the emergence of labor specialization and eventually the growth of empires as well as the appearance and spread of communicable diseases contracted from domesticated animals. Those differences in historical development eventually led to the guns, germs, and steel that made Eurasian dominance possibleand dictated the huge differences in economic development between what today we call East and West.
4702 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great story if you are in the mood for a quickie.
assistant. The receptionist hates her and her first patient bites her.
6974 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Watched the TV show and decided to read the books....very good
7166 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not only are we treated to a strangely woven love story, Sylvia Hubbard introduces us to a mesmerizing character in Lethal (someone who every man most surely would want to be like and every woman most surely would want to be with). Sex, murder, laughter, triumph......all the makings of a really good read. Please, Sylvia, keep them coming!
5881 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 We winter in Arizona every year. We always call the Arizona Republic to start our subscription as soon as we know when we will arrive. Great newspaper.
2677 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of my favorite P&P "what ifs". I have the book and also put it on my kindle. The price was right and it is a fun easy read.
Zoltack creates a vibrant world that allows the reader to forget what century they're living in. The kingdom and castle were made very real to the reader.
As she traveled to war-torn countries reporting on the effects of the war on the citizens, and experienced first-hand how people who are worlds apart, and don't speak the same language, can be brought together by the simple act of sharing food, she began to see food as the universal bond that ties us all together.
good central characters and a an enjoyable light read
526 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Overall Rating: 4.85 // Action: 4.0 / Emotion: 4.7 / Romance: 4.5 / Sensuous: 3.0 / Suspense: 4.0 // Laughter: 1 // Tears: 6 / Teary: 1
9184 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I gave it 4 stars because it was a pretty good book, however it was my least favorite of the 3. I did not like the character Enin at all, I found the character to be rigid and boring and the book was consumed with this character. Overall, I liked the story but did not like the elimination of some characters and the continuation of others.
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The writing is too self-conscious and self-indulgent to be good. The author/protagonist is constantly going off into spurts of realisation and flashback at odd moments--catching her reflection as the car door is opened, and the like. These, in small doses, can be superb stuff but if you're seeing it all the time, and none of these grand realisations mean anything to you as a reader, you're back at wondering why you're reading this. Just because you bought the book? Just to finish what you started? Curiosity about why it won the Booker?
Did I mention that the reading is relevant? After all, something like one in seven Americans live within an hour's drive of the L.A. Times Building. And Southern California is arguably the revolutionary center of the world in much the same way the Atlantic Colonies were in 1776. Of course, the L.A. Times is internationally recognized (Pulitzer Prize, yeah!) as one of the last real sources of news in a world that values entertainment to the exclusion of information. I'm one of those who believe, as did Ben Franklin, that a citizen has a duty to inform himself through a reliable newspaper.
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Finally, Halt paints a green oak leave on Horace's shield so that the Gallians will know his identity. Most knights encountered afterward fled rather than facing the feared Knight of the Order of the Oak Leaf. Horace does complain about using the unearned title of knight, but Halt overcomes his qualms.
9260 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Max Under the Stars by Theresa Weir is one of those deceptively charming stories that fools you into thinking you've just read a clever bit of light reading, well-written and certainly craftsman-like. On a second reading, however, it occurs to you that she just suggested something very profound about what makes life real to us, or perhaps, what makes us real to life. This is a delightful story.
In the first couple of chapters I was certain that "Kephart" had bitten off more than she could chew. Her descriptives were brilliant and vivid, but were leading nowhere (lots of hoping around, no clear promise of a steady plot) but thankfully, after mentally scolding Kephart" to get to the point, she finally did and the journey began. Yes... I do think that there were several occasions in which she floated away from the plot in search of unnecessary detail and expanded back-story, but this is not an uncommon mistake among new authors. (It's hard to chop up a story you worked so hard on.) Also... as with most fantasy novels... it is not a quick read. It will take focus to keep up with the plot (especially the names) and you may at times find yourself rereading a passage just to make sure you didn't miss anything. Since there were 2 novels in the version that I read it is also important to point out that the writing got even better (more fluid) towards the end of what would be the first novel (Wysard.)
2564 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I adore Milne's silly old bear so it pains me not to be able to rate this five stars, but the inclusion in this Complete of the two poetry volumes When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six keeps this edition from scoring a perfect Hundred Acre Woods.
During the book, the Mandalorians are faced with a moral dilemma. They have signed up with the Vong, thinking they are just an army that wants to wreck a few worlds and they'll get some quick cash off of it. But it turns out it's an entire invasion armada and they want to destroy the entire galaxy! Boba Fett and the Mandalorians have already taken the job so they are honor bound to stand by their word and fight alongside the Vong against the New Republic. However in doing so, Fett adds on that the Vong have to leave his home planet of Mandalore alone. They agree and of course they are lying to him. But this gives Boba Fett the time he needs to mobilize his people for war. And when you have the entire population of the Mandalorian home world gunning for you, you might just want to reconsider your course of action!
5550 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I think the book does an excellent job of describing how women's minds work and what they have to deal with on a daily basis. It should be very helpful for a spouse, boyfriend, newly weds. There are so many differences in men and women and how they think, and this should be very helpful in understanding women.
6016 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Alpha & Omega" is a short story by Patricia Briggs set in the world of her Mercy Thompson series. While it is certainly not necessary to read Briggs' Mercy series, "Alpha & Omega" will be richer if you do. The two main characters are Charles Cornick (Samuel's brother & Bran's son) & a new werewolf, Anna Latham. Charles instantly recognizes Anna as his mate & an Omega wolf. The Omega wolf was a new concept to me & is a wolf who is outside of the pack structure & provides a calming influence to, among other things, wolves who have trouble with the change.
Jim Ferguson is the head of Search and Rescue and sorta thinkin' of runnin' for sheriff. Turk, a.k.a., Brian Connally, is former Sheriff Connally's nephew and is ill-suited to police work. I did enjoy Johnson's assessment of how Turk's car with all its bumperstickers described Turk to a T. Lucian Connally is/was a legend in the area and he organized it so that Walt would take over as sheriff. Seems that Lucian just might be back. Ruby is their dispatcher and secretary. T.J. Sherwin is the director of the Division of Criminal Investigation in Cheyenne.
The Flanagan household is loud, tumultuous and boisterous. The conversations between family members are rambling, but strangely logical. They go every way but what you would expect. Kelly masterfully creates a sense of chaos with a cacophony of words and unexpected views.
8882 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I read Heyer's book because I like the humor in them. This was a tragedy; if you liked the ending of Hamlet, then you might like how this book turns out. Basically, we have a bunch of miserable adult children living under their spiteful, power-craving father. Someone (and we know whom) kills him in a way that should have passed for a natural death, but it's discovered as murder. All the people that the murderer intended should be free to live their lives in happiness instead end up unhappy, dead, or having insane fits. And an innocent person is pinned as the murderer. I was extremely disappointed by the story.
9702 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While I can't comment on the quality of the translation (i.e., faithfulness to the original), since my middle Egyptian is a little rusty (studied it many years ago). However, it's a wonderful journey, reading aphorisms that ring true today and those that are just plain strange. Reminds me of the Spanish "Courtiers' Handbook" from the 17th cent. AD. This book is almost 3000 years older.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
2606 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed reading this book. Is it Jane Austen? No, of course not, but it was a fun read none the less. You can't read it as if it were a sequel, but rather a "what if" story with some of your favorite characters. In addition, it was a story that I would let my young teenage daughter read without the smut you find in other P&P variations.
The entire book is one big adventure in demon chasing, the most interesting part is watching as Viola embraces her emerging powers and instead of using them for evil and wrongdoing like her father wishes she uses them for good... As Viola uncovers more lies and more secrets time ticks down to the final showdown with she and her father. Tobias and Viola are a wonderful couple, it is enjoyable to watch them playfully spar and tease with each other verbally... Even more enjoyable to watch as they slowly let their guard down and both finally admit the inevitable love they share for each other.. Not only did I read and cheer on the romance but as Viola surmounted each obstacle she faced I turned the pages faster and faster to see how it all turned out!
9483 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this book!! It keeps you hooked up to the very last page! I would definately read more books from this author.
2091 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I recognized so many characters in Anne Enright's Booker Prize winning novel, "The Gathering" that it was a bittersweet walk down memory lane. She certainly nailed the large Irish Catholic families that I have known in all their sadness, joy and ridiculousness.
Though short I loved reading this. Number one, the whole idea of vampires and humans mingling and having fun on the dance floor and in the dark alcoves makes me shiver. It makes me want to put on my dancing shoes and a slinky dress! The second thing that made this a hit for me was how easy it was for me to slip into the story. Kallysten has a way of making a reader feel as if they're part of the story, not an outsider looking in.
4587 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I give it 4.5 stars, so I rounded it up!!
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8852 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Miss Beyer keeps the plot, through its twists and turns, highly engaging! The humor is contagious. I found myself explaining to those in my company, the hilarity of some of the situations the characters represented. The romance is cute, the characters were well thought out, the book very well written!
7441 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Talk about getting stuck between a rock and a hard place.
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. Now on to book 2. ( I peeked, it's NOT about Jordan and Nina. Go Get You Book!
5589 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Apologize, Apologize is the debut novel from Elizabeth Kelly.
6766 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 From the blurb, it sounded like an intriguing supernatural YA book, and I enjoy the supernatural genre quite a lot. This book starts out as really interesting, and there are so many parts of it that really drew me in...but then it kept on piling on more storylines. Then, the storylines and characters got stranger and stranger. It kind of veered into true scifi, which was fine IF it made sense, but unfortunately to me it did not. The sexual stuff was most definitely not necessary and really turned me off the book totally. The writer is clearly very smart and well-spoken, it just seems like too many things were crammed into one book here. In the end, it was totally and utterly confusing and odd. A shame because the story had great potential.
After the essay there are eight short stories all originally published in the "pulps'. None feature Marlowe but the same moral code is apparent throughout.
1896 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 such good book that is very wow and no scoping those scrubs without even using the pure wow powers the book contains because it very good and has much plot
Terrific vampire tale, in a world where humans co- exist with vampires, and these two fight their growing attraction and the prejudices of others to see if forever is in their future.
For the first time in a year, Belle has returned home to visit with her family for the holidays. She's thinner and paler than she had been on previous visits and everyone points out the fact that she's had no time for herself, family, or anything else that makes life worth living. Belle's perfectly aware of that fact but she's come so far and is so close to her goal - quitting now is simply inconceivable. Rafe proves to be a delightful distraction from her own troubles as he tempts her to be naughty with him. What better time to start up a little romance than Christmas and seeing as she'll be visiting for a full five days, he's determined to give her a good reason to make some adjustments to her `TO DO LIST.' Adjustments that include him, a happily ever after, and all the organizing and list making she could ever desire - as long as he can seduce her into giving up her `dreams' of success in San Francisco. Or had she already been coming to the conclusion that there's more to life than a corner office and empty apartment all on her own? Rafe just may provide that extra push she needs to take the leap of faith and move one of her long term goals up a few notches.
4258 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent book! Timely delivery
Some mystery writers, such as Lee Child, write page-turners that are impossible to put down. While Kellerman's plot turns, it lacks this edgy excitement throughout the book. The dnouement, however, is well done. She has more than one potential antagonist for us and the ending is surprising.
8200 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was captivated from the first page of the first book. I liked the way the story flowed from one book to the next. I loved the factthey came in a bundle it meant I could keep reading and reading and reading! How awesome is that!
I read some of the negative reviews, and I think they're being hard on the simple premise of the Dummie books- an easy, step by step way to get one going without tons of dull minutia. I enjoyed reading this one.
Kaylee Cavanaugh was supposed to just have a normal day shopping at the mall, but a panic attack took over and she couldn't stop screaming. When she wakes up, she finds herself in a psych hospital. As she tries to convince everyone she is fine, another patient seems to be curious about who she is. My first audiobook! I would say it was a success. I didn't love My Soul to Lose but I really enjoyed it. The narrator could be annoying at times, but she could make the story interesting when it came down to whether I was able to concentrate on the story. I did have a few problems with the narrators voice and how she portrayed the characters. Sometimes I liked the voices she made, but her Kaylee voice annoyed me greatly at times. Which is obviously not a good thing considering the fact that Kaylee is the MC. I did enjoy the storyline and I was a fan of the first Soul Screamers book. I really liked seeing how Vincent portrayed Kaylees first experience as a banshiede. Another qualm I had was with the other patient who was revealed to have an ability at the end. I liked this ability quite a bit and she proved to be an interesting character that showed potential to be in the series in the future or even have her own. I was sad that her reveal was so rushed and it left me feeling confused and I had to rewind the audiobook a bit. Im quite pleased with my first delve into the audiobook world and Im happy it wasn't terrible like I was afraid it would be.
8817 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This guy is awesome! I don't know how he does it, but I tried this out after searching the Kindle store for myself looking for free books and it was time cosuming & hit or miss most of the time. It's rare to find such a bargain on Kindle... only .99 per month. I've downloaded over 100 books this month alone and while that's above average for this blog, that alone makes it worthwhile. Hats off to Mike Gallagher for a job well done! I've read a few of the 1 & 2 star reviews and don't understand their comments about " Christian content ". The only time I've seen anything remotely like that is when he advertises another blog of daily Bible verses, which he donates 100 % of the money he receives to charity. Lighten up people!
7032 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have had Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire books on my "To Read" list for several years. When the Longmire TV series debuted on A&E in June, 2012, I became captivated by the show. However, I finally read Craig Johnson's first Walt Longmire novel, The Cold Dish, which was published in 2004; and I found the book to be a much more engaging, complex and richer experience than the TV shows. In the book, Walt Longmire, a recent widower, is the sheriff of Absaroka County, WY, where he grew up. His daughter is an attorney in Philadelphia whom he tries to keep in touch with via telephone. Absaroka County includes an American Indian reservation and Walt's long-time best friend, Henry Sanding Bear, helps keep Walt from succumbing to depression, and also helps him better understand and navigate the native culture while working cases involving American Indian perpetrators and victims. Walt's favorite deputy, Vic (Victoria) previously worked as a police officer in Philadelphia and he worries that she will not stay in Absaroka County very long, although he believes she would make a great replacement for him in the future. Vic and Longmire get along very well, perhaps because Vic is not intimidated by anyone, doesn't tolerate bad behavior from anyone, and does her job very well. In addition, Longmire's predecessor, Lucian, is a very colorful, irascible man with one leg who helps out when Walt needs him. The Cold Case involves the murder of a boy who had previously been convicted of the violent rape of a young girl. He and the other perpetrators had received a "slap in the face" sentence for the brutal rape. However, now it seems that someone is dispensing their own justice on these boys. Walt needs help from Henry to find the killer before they kill more of the young rapists. The investigation leads Walt and Henry into the cold wilderness of Absaroka County where their lives are in danger from the suspects and from the weather. This story has many twists and turns of plot, which keeps the reader guessing about the outcome. It includes much brutal action that maintains suspense in addition to curiosity for the reader. It also enmeshes the reader in an American Indian culture that is foreign to most of us and adds an element of mysticism. In addition, the wonderfully diverse ensemble of interesting, quirky, and satisfying, characters in this book add to the reader's enjoyment. Based upon this book, if you like the TV version of Longmire, I believe you will like Craig Johnson's Longmire books even better. If you haven't sampled the TV show or the books, but you enjoy well-written crime/police-procedural stories set in exotic locations with interesting characters and surprising plot twists, I strongly recommend that you read this book.
I received an ebook from the author for the purpose of an honest review. All comments are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
But my major problem with this book is that it is written for young adults. I don't quite understand the purpose of subjecting kids to this kind of story. It is definitely not a cautionary tale (as it might be for adults) as they would be too old for that and it sure doesn't teach them any lessons. The only thing this book will achieve is to scare them out of their sleep due to endless depictions of various assaults which in spite of their vagueness are quite graphic.
1970 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 its okay I guess good reading book
3871 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just couldn't believe this book. It was so hot. I wanted myself a Renegade Indian. Geez amazingly hot and sexy book.
4974 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The second book in this series far exceeded my expectations! The plot raced along, keeping me in the edge of my seat (I read it through in about four hours). Editing was well done overall, just no differentiation of character changes was a little jarring. I can't wait to read book #3!!
6709 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this short story. The spirit animals bring them together to start over great idea. The short story was enough to make me read the series. Thats saying something because I'm not reading new series {new to me} I'm reading to many as it is, but I love the whole idea of this. I liked the writing style, that it wasn't jammed full of useless things. But yet you got to know the couple, & the world they lived in.
7929 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the first book that I read in the Soul Screamers series and it really got me excited to read the rest. I don't think it matters whether or not you begin with the prequel; after all, a few of the books were published before this was even out, I think. But I liked the introduction it gave me to the characters, the relationship I could see between Kaylee and her aunt, uncle, and best friend, Emma. They were all wonderfully portrayed in just a few pages, not quite long enough to be a book on its own and yet much longer than I expected this snippet to be. But I think it was the perfect length.
3688 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bound for Skandia as captives after the conclusion of the last battle with Morgarath, both Will and Evalyn must attempt an escape as Halt mounts his own rescue of two of our future heroes. The third installment of Ranger's Apprentice entitled "The Icebound Land" is wrought with alot of danger and is sure to keep you reading to the very end and wanting even more.
9468 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Nice series got me to go back and purchase all the books in the series. Definitely a different spin on other paranormal books.
Trick the Dwarf is the narrator of the story. Trick sometimes enters regular society by passing as a young boy. He experiences the best and worst times of the Dreamland amusement park.
Character Development: 5 Stars
Janine is a woman caught between the woman she thinks she needs to be and the woman she really is. When her real world and her fantasies collide, she has to learn more than just how to let herself go - she has to learn to trust.
mechanics . 5/5
*I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
3519 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Trashy Romantic Vampire Novel was well written. Caught and kept my attention. Had to read entire series even if predictable.
Sensuous: 3.5:
9199 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An excellent story, well written and good character development. It could easily be a stand alone story, but I am glad the saga continues !
The Valiant Little Tailor
I received this book in exchange for my honest review from Booksneeze.
2822 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read almost all of the Accidental series, and Nina is my favorite by far! She has a tough outer casing, but inside there's a heart of gold. If you are easily offended by potty language, you'll want to skip this one. If you love finding new profanity-laced insults, this one's for you!!!
9434 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found this book to be a fascinating look at what our future could look like. I've often wondered how present-day political and social situations could affect our future in the world. Even though it's fiction, it does give a reasonable look at what life could be like in the near future. Lots to think about after reading this book!!
227 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. I have become a fan since I read my first-ever Lisa Scoreline book. Fast easy reading that makes it hard to put down. Love how I couldn't wait to see outcome of storyline.
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6895 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The audio version narrated by George Guidall was my second reading of this utterly fantastic novel which kicked off not only a great series by Johnson but also what I hear is a pretty good television rendition. Whether you read it or listen to it, it's a fantastic book. While a book that features a good mystery will nearly always sell well, a book that has unique and strongly-written characters makes for a best-selling series. And that is why these books are so popular. Walt Longmire, erstwhile sheriff of Absaroka County in the far outposts of Wyoming, is a strong character (with an even stronger sense of humor....something you need if you're the sheriff of a sparsely populated part of the country). An equally strong supporting cast of characters makes every book in the series delightful. But don't categorize these books as "cozy mysteries." There are some pretty disturbing issues that are woven in here with not-so-easily answered moral questions. You get to think and laugh in turns throughout these books. Not a western other than they take place in present day Wyoming, but with strong flavors of the west. Read them. You won't be disappointed. I promise.
1076 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 One cent per month? Ok. I bit.
3200 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Intertwining worlds of nature and humans contribute compassion and wisdom to a young woman's coming of age.
Where does The Cold Dish rank among all the audiobooks you've listened to so far?
6008 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Patricia Briggs. I really enjoyed this story even though I had already read the Alpha & Omega series and kinda knew Charles and Annas story. I loved getting to know them a little better, they belong together. I would love this story to be incorporated into Cry Wolf it really should not be missed! I highly recommend.
401 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Beloved by many, reviled by many more, from a literary standpoint it is amazing that a book 150+ years old probably evokes stronger emotions now than when it was first published. Of course, reading the Manifesto now, it is nearly impossible to separate this small ideological work from the historical events before, during, and after the Cold War that indelibly etched people's impressions of "Communism" into their minds. Adherents of Communism protest that the regimes in the USSR and China under Stalin and Mao were not truly "communist" (and they are likely correct in their protestation), but the reality is that for most people born and raised on this side of the Iron Curtain, the communist ideology of Marx and Engels became inseparable from the communism-in-practice of self-identified communists like Mao, Kim, Castro, and Stalin. All became the "face" of Commumism for many, whether rightfully or not.
We do need a broad public discourse on this and continue to demand of our legislatures that they honor their oath to protect and defend the entire constitution. They should not only reign in their own political use of the judiciary to get what they failed to win at the ballot box, but they should be aggressive in putting the entire judiciary back in its place.
704 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lissianna has had nothing but trouble in her life. A sexist drunk father who believes a woman's place is in the home. Not to mention the only vampire she knows who can't stand the sight of blood. When her mom kidnap Dr. Gregory Hewitt to help her with her blood problems he turns out helping in a different way than she meant. First Lissianna mistakes Greg for her birthday snack and then later the sparks fly. Most people kidnapped by vampires would be scared out of their wits. Its hard to stay scared when those vampires are cute girls wearing baby doll night gowns.
5667 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book definitely was about male dominance. I didn't care for the arrogance of the main male character, too macho for my taste. also the sexual scenes were about dominance for my tastes.
Saul Bernstein, a Jewish history teacher originally from Baltimore, and Patsy Carlson, a dancer from Chicago, have recently moved to the town of Five Oaks, Michigan --- one of the many "dusty, luckless midwestern cities tucked away inside the folds of the map" --- out of Saul's youthful idealism: he wants to bring high education to the plains of rural America, to reverse the simpleness of middle-class life. It's an unrealistic, outsized, almost elitist dream, but it's also one of the few things about which he feels sincerely. Yet, as a well-educated Jew in a small midwestern town, he feels hopelessly out of place and unable to relate to his students or even his neighbors.
Originally reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
I have had in a great while and
Sera and Jake had chemistry and a connection. Jake's willingness to read up on psychics, and become informed was very endearing.
In this first book, Sevan is the captain of a ship from earth that must make an emergency stop on another world. On earth, all paranormals were shipped off world. Lorelei is on the planet that Sevan must land on. And shes trying to get rid of Sevan as fast as she can. The planet holds secrets that can be deadly. But Sevan cant just walk away from Lorelei. Both Sevans crew and Loreleis family are involved in dealing with the trouble that the planet brings.
JD Robb (Nora Roberts) in, 'Interlude to Death', has Eve Dallas at an off world police convention in a fabulous hotel owned by the yummy Roark where of course murder and mayhem and murder occur. Short though the story is we learn an interesting fact about a possible, earlier - dark connection between, Roark and Eve's fathers'. While not Robbs best work to date it is still a welcome installment in to the IN DEATH series.
5968 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love their story. how Anna met Charles. but hey I love Mrs. Patricia. I wonder when book four will come out...
The murder mystery itself had some twists and turns and I was not expecting. Having it coupled to the older crime of the rape 4 years previously gave the murder mystery some depth. First, Walt had to determine if the two deaths were related to the older crime. If they were, he had a list of suspects. If they werent, then he had to find the motive before he could figure out suspects. One by one, his list of suspects dwindles. The ending was a bit of a surprise to me. However, the author did a good job of showing through Walts eyes how he missed the clues in front of him.
4212 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this bundle. I still wish the price was a little less but since I no longer can find these for 10 cents at thrift stores I guess I will cough up the 2$ and read them on my kindle. This bundle at least left me satisfied.
I do find these types of books interesting, but they aren't my normal genre, and so I don't get around to them as much. And when I started it, I wasn't too sure how far it was going to go, and it definitely went farther than I was expecting.
6699 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book was well written and the characters interesting.
Audio Narration: 5 stars
His Native American characters aren't stereotypical suffering noble savages or burned out derelicts, but instead are complete, endearing, and complex individuals. His female characters are strong and engaging and finally, of course, there's Sheriff Walt.
Some reviewers, I noticed, dislike the book's plentiful usage of Spanish. Feeling lost, they are understandably frustrated. Being a Miamian, I understand most of the street language. Note, my knowledge is minimal. This is not high class or deeply unique usage of foreign language. Fowles use of French in "The Magus", Joyce's use of Latin in "Portrait of a Young Man as an Artist" or so many of the Oxford-educated writers' reliance on French and Latin actually can be interpreted as more cumbersome, more difficult to discern. And, to be compared to those writers tells most anyone that this is one very talented writer of the 21st century who should not be ignored.
~Kelly
We learn a little more about Roarke and some surprising connections from his and Eve's past.
9002 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am glad I didn't pay attention to the negative remarks. This is the first book I have read by this auther and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire book. The heroine was not human. She was an alpha prime women and kicked ass through the entire book because she had to prove to her alpha mate that she was his equal and because after they bonded she became a battle mate. She had super powers when it came to sensing emotions. The male was still very much an alpha. There was action through tge book. They keep getting in to one situation after another.
3586 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love all Ms Jackson's books about the wonderful Madaris Family and have them all in my Brenda Jackson collections. I also love her other books and have collected all books in 'Westmoreland' series as well. Outstanding writer and I am deeply glad I came across her first book under "Westmoreland' series one day when I visited local Wal-mart. Delaney's Desert Sheik!!!!!!!
5971 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is not your classic love story where everyone has their HEA (Happily Ever After). No, this is the beginning of the story of an Omega werewolf (a bringer of calm and strength) and an Executioner (Anna and Charles). Published after CRY WOLF but actually the backstory for that tale and set in the same time as Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series, this the story of two people struggling to make a life together. Their story continues in CRY WOLF, HUNTING GROUND and FAIR GAME. It is fun to watch them grow and change. Now, all I can say is - Patricia! hurry up and bring on the next part of the story! I have already read and reread these books multiple times an I am soooo ready for this to continue.
I really can't say enough good things about this book.
2161 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
6040 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 talk about lucky.nothing like having a screwed up life as a kid.but when your lucky enough to find two men who know about it and are smart enough to be able to give you exactly what it takes to heal you. is the greatest gift.loved it
It is always a relief to empty your bladder. Better than sex, Rosaleen said. As good as it felt, though, I sincerely hoped she was wrong.
255 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lots of wonderfully relatable nuggets I have gleaned from this book.
4561 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great fun series!
2433 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The concept of feeding from the altar is great. I am not sure why the author felt it necessary to discuss her sexuality. Have passed this on to several people, hoping we can institute this locally.
I was enraptured by the guttural pain of Alice and even her everyday existence was so searing with despair, it became hard to turn the page and see what was next.
In Unwrapped, Jaci Burton paints a vivid picture of the two men coaxing Amy into letting herself go, and letting them both seduce her. Readers will enjoy a molten-hot mnage scene and the exquisite feeling of finally being intimate with someone you've fantasized about for years. As with all of Ms. Burton's books, this is power packed with emotion and sensuality. I love her style and how she creates believable, intelligent characters. Unwrapped sucks you in from page one and keeps you riveted to the very end. Very highly recommended.
My only complaint is that this book's target audience is young adult readers and although there was no overly GRAPHIC details given, there were details enough to provide for disturbing moments. I understand that teenagers today have to deal with adult issues much sooner then I would like but it will be a difficult read for an adult. This book will have a hard time finding the proper audience it deserves. It is a well written and emotionally gripping story.
Suetonius held nothing back in writing about the personal habits of the emperors and their families, nor did he hold back in his moral judgement of them. Of Tiberius, for instance, he wrote that Tiberius did so many other wicked deeds under the pretext of reforming public morals--but in reality to gratify his lust for seeing people suffer--that many satires were written against the evils of the day, incidentally expressing gloomy fears about the future.... At first Tiberius dismissed these verses as the work of bilious malcontents who were impatient with his reforms and did not really mean what they said. He would remark: 'Let them hate me, so long as they fear me!' But, as time went on, his conduct justified every line they had written.
5292 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you have just decided to get your financial house in order this is a very good place to start. It is easy to read, easy to follow and even if you fall off the financial control wagon here and there you can still remain in control and patch the areas that need patched and move on easily.
Fast paced, adventure, laughter, and love.
4514 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a wonderful story and fantasy to get lost into to let the stress of the day float away. I really enjoyed the story.
6044 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would love more of this story. It was hot and heavy and so panty wetting that you can put away your battery operated boyfriends forever. I want more
Hunter and Mason haven't seen Claire in ten years and yet they want to marry her and love her and be with her. Pretty hard to believe. Especially, since Claire gives in so easily.
I wish that Harte had pushed the envelope of Gage's awkwardness around women even further, because he never really struck me that way when he was around Hailey. He certainly wasn't Mr. Charming, but to have built up the level of neurosis he had over his lack of ability to speak to women without saying something wrong, I would have expected him to be much, much worse than he was. Maybe if he'd been even more blunt, or less endearing with his clumsiness, I would have bought into it a bit more.
7155 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoy shifter books. This series has danger, mystery, and love ( but it is steamy not suitable for young readers.)
5889 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this book in one night. It was hot sex, threesomes and drama. I loved the storyline and would defiantly read it again. The ending is the best and actually had me on the edge a little. i would defiantly read again and recommend to anyone
6007 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read this entire series, and this short novella is a wonderful addition to its full-length novels. If you have never before read a Briggs book, this is a wonderful, inexpensive way to be introduced to her superb writing and her werewolf / were-coyote world. At this point in time she is my favorite author, with the likes of Mercedes Lackey, Elizabeth Moon, and others very close seconds.
It was a true blessing. The only way that I was able to afford my Kindle was in selling all of the heaps of hard cover and paperback books that had been around the house for years, and I get mostly free and bargain books now. Bibles are generally extremely expensive when bought at a book store, so to get one that is easy to use on an e-reader is most worthy of a 5-star rating! Way to go Lockman!!! Who knew a Christian publisher would actually practice what they preach?
What makes the novel such a success is that you really believe in all the characters, see their motivations and limitations as real and inexorable, and understand the island's history (a universal story, really). It is pathetic, sad, funny, and occasionally uplifting. Genuinely a stunning performance, a real work of art.
686 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I had to push myself to finish this book, just hoping it would get better. It never did. Save your money.
722 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The structure and the order of artices makes for a boring tead...Dallas has some pretty good newspapers, and The Los Angeles Times is usually a great read !
If a son strikes a father, one of his hands is cut off.
Ok, here is what I recommend......pour yourself a glass of wine (or something a little "stiffer" if you like lol), get all nice and comfy on your couch and stare at the cover for a few minutes......yes.....aha.......just let your eyes roll of those features. You will be drooling over those features for the rest of your day!
3926 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have passed over this book. It just did not look that interesting and it seemed like this was the one and only book written by Samantha Cruise so it cannot be that good, can it?
What stood out for me most in this book is the attention to detail paid to the monsters. Usually, in monster horror, the monster is pretty one-dimensional. Monsters fall into very few categories. Critter gets revenge by killing and eating. Critter just kills and eats for not much reason at all. Critter gets a hold of something radioactive and kills and eats. You know the drill.
pragmatism that shows up now and then. Her husband the boat builder is the dreamer,
5879 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent to finally see "The Arizona Republic" available to us Kindle owners.
Great book.
In writing about a book series that Argus is reading, this author writes "They were genuine mystery novels, where the mystery often remains mysterious, unlike most books of that type, which should really be called 'solution' novels because there is rarely any mystery left at the end." That description is certainly true of the first two books in this series. I'm definitely left mystified and wondering. And yet, I'm not disappointed. I don't feel that the plot was left hanging. And somehow, I don't think I will be disappointed even if the last book in the series leaves me with the same sense of wonder - plotting and turning around all of my different theories in my mind.
Suggestion to potential readers:
In this novel, Will is a Ranger apprentice. He is small and quick and deadly with his bow and knives.
I think I like this whole idea of prequels for books. It gives you enough of a taste to decide if you want to read the series in question or not. My Soul to Lose definitely convinced me to read more. Kaylee is such a fun and strong character to read. And after this short story, I know that any adventure she has will have my undivided attention.
2939 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 ~* 3.5 Stars *~
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WARNING: This story contains a rape scene that may disturb some readers. In my opinion, that scene is neither overly explicit nor particularly graphic, and was written relatively tastefully given the nature of the assault, but it does exist and sensitive readers should be made aware.
After quoting Luke 13:3,5 ("Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish"), he asks, "When was the last time you heard the gospel presented in those terms? It is not fashionable in the twentieth century to preach a gospel that demands repentance." (Pg. 175) After citing the son in Matt 21:31, he observes solemnly that many hear the truth of Christ and immediately respond as did the son who said he would obey but did not. "Their positive response to Jesus will not save them. The fruit of their lives shows that they have never truly repented." (Pg. 184)
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871 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 love these
This book is an easy read and can stand on its own or read as a sequel. It is an enjoyable way to spend some time.
9044 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was hot, from start to finish. Not only was it well written, it kept me enthralled while I read it. It was a real page turner. Caution! This book is not for the delicate of sensibilities. It is certainly an erotica, one that is bound to have you HOT and bothered, as a result it is not to be read in any public place. The book is definitely worth the time and price. I like the fact that the writer was not only creative and imaginative, but that she also had characters that were very conscientious about practicing safe sex. After awhile, one gets tired of reading books that contain trite phrases such as "I don't want any barriers between us the 1st time we have sex"- P-lease, how very realistic is that? Fantasy or not. Monica, great job! This book was engaging and the sex scences were combustive, original and realistic. I give you 10 stars.
I found just a few too many editing issues, such as incorrect homophones and punctuation problems. The errors I found didn't mar the reading experience.
9789 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the first book I read by this author. I've got to say I was blown away by New Coastal Times. It grabbed me from the beginning and kept my interest throughout. I had a difficult time putting this book down.
2412 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 not a very good read
Wow. One simple word but it sums up what I felt about THE WALLFLOWER. Shape shifter novels are a favorite genre of mine and I love how Dana Marie Bell had a completely different take on shifting and pack laws and mates. Emma Carter could have been me on any given day and I could relate to how she felt. She wanted the fairytale but didn't want to settle. Ms. Bell's realistic take on the lives and loves of these characters grabbed at my heart and I loved each and every one of them. If THE WALLFLOWER is any indication of Ms. Bell's ability to write and weave a story, then I am ecstatic because this novel was wonderful. I can't wait to see what she writes next!
It's just not for me if the H/h are such wimps...I know many likes the books. Sorry but I won't get the second part. so glad it was free.
The imaginative marriage between literary history and church mythology enriches "Devil's Lair" and makes it a novel that is not easily forgotten. What student of literature wouldn't want to witness a meeting between two of the greatest Italian poets, Giovanni Boccaccio and Francesco Petrarch? Wisehart brings them both to life and puts them in the same room. I couldn't help but smile at their admiration for one another:
Because the book started off as a slow read for me, I gave only gave it 4 stars. The last half of the book was worthy of a 5 star book and I'm looking forward to the next book in the trilogy, hoping it will be a true 5 star all the way from start to finish.
This is an enjoyable fairy tale type novel, that blends a new view of Transylvania with a number of differing fairy stories. It's a story of true love and betrayal of friendship and trust. For me its only real flaw was the how poorly some of the supporting characters written, and although they were important to the story in some cases they were but shadows to the main characters. If you enjoy the novels of Patricia McKillip this will probably appeal to you.
I have craved Scott's story since Annmarie McKenna first released Blackmailed. His characterization was realistic and his emotions were valid. Never having given his blindness a second thought, Scott knew that given the chance, he could take care of Tara, and that is just what he did.
3264 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book kept my interest. It also gave an insight into the life of some Jews. The plot kept you reading. Well done!
The heroine is an 'every woman' in that she could be any one of us and at any age. The hero, Will, is (and to steal from a previous reviewer) just a great alpha-nerd. Being in science those types of guys have always appealed to me. The author does a great job with his personality; he has the right combinations of smarts, social insecurities, and 'yum factor'.
You can pick a side (pro or con) and make a stand if you like; but look at the size of this book and realize that many people will just use the title and build their own case. You will have read the real thing.
1835 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very captivating from the start to the finish. Couldn't put it down.
3932 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When we discover how to tap the power of our minds, we unlock our infinite potential. This book opens doors into thinking methods that will benefit you now.
The Gathering won the Man Booker Prize in 2007.
3516 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series was the first one that sucked me into vampires and the reading world in general. I picked up Wings in the Night and just could NOT put it down. So many amazing characters and I just love it so much. Maggie Shayne never ceases to amaze or thrill me with her incredible books. Get it!! You won't be disappointed! :)
2339 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book, fun start to what could be an amazing series.
The man known as Luther Fox comes with some serious baggage. A beautiful musician who comes from a dishonorable family; Fox has been reduced to a shamateur (fish poacher) due to some unspeakable tragedies in his life. Let's just say that he his the sole survivor to the Fox name. When Georgie spots Fox poaching late at night it is her obligation to inform her husband, a local fisherman. This is their way of living and this man is encroaching on that. Instead of playing informant she decides to play desperate housewife and starts up a heated affair that is far more than just a one-night stand type thing. No, it becomes apparent that both Lu and Georgie fill a void within one another; a void they've been trying to fill for a long time.
One of the strategies that especially caught my eye, called "The Trap", was given the motto "bite off more than you can chew, but not so much you choke." This idea involved stretching yourself but not too thin and also emphasized that some women can be too hard on themselves, extremely impatient or overly meticulous. This dealt with taking some risk and possibly get in over your head and not realizing you need to cut yourself some slack and instead pushing even harder until you snap. The author used many interviewees comments and experiences as well as her known to clearly illustrate both the danger and the handling of "The Trap".
8126 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Aghhhh! So hot! Charlie is a true tomboy that enters a race not really understanding all the rules with her three best guy friends. I'm not really sure how you could possibly 'win' this race, but the dynamics of a tomboy facing the fantasies of her best guys was fantastic. So hot.if multiple men turn you on, you won't be disappointed in buying this one. I'm not sure Ill be able to sleep for a few days!!
Ms. Rylon has written a great book, fast paced and thoroughly entertaining. And the heat... well... just make sure you have some ice water handy.
If you're looking for a short tale with a focus on the erotic between a married couple and containing loving dominance, this would most likely be a worthwhile selection. An excellent choice for when you're not looking for a complicated plot or are overloaded on a lot of serious non-fiction.
102 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Frank Abagnale was a sixteen-year-old with his first checking account. It's no surprise that he quickly overspends and his account is overdrawn. Instead of facing the problem, he runs away from it. His similarity to other teens ends here.
Back at the job Mitch is so distracted that he finally admits to one of his co-workers that Jane is having his baby. Mitch decides that he can not live without her and buys a ring, intending to propose as soon as he sees her. Unfortunately, she has moved out and does not want to continue their relationship with him. He decides that he needs to prove to her that he is serious and enlists her friends' help in making her dream come true. He buys a house and decorates it to look like her dream home. He also gets a job that keeps him in one place for a long time. Lucky for him, she goes into labor a few weeks earlier just as he has finished getting the house ready. On the way back from the hospital he takes her to the house and upon telling her about all the changes he has gone through to be with her they profess their love for each other and live happily ever after.
3628 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very informative and in-depth. Has many surprises about the man that is a Marine hero.
737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 OK, I admit it, the "Times" can be somewhat biased at times in its reporting but the fact of the matter is that when you live in another country, pressed for time, trying to find leisurly reading material "wrapped" up into one document, in English, where you can sit down over a cup of coffee and read cover to cover or in pieces is enjoyable.
7789 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I downloaded this book because I thought it sounded interesting and it fit my budget, free. This is the most disappointed I have ever been with any book I have ever been with any book I downloaded on my kindle. It is filled with inplausable events(really, two sixty year olds that barely talked in high school, have not seen each other in forty years get it on with in a couple of hours of meeting back up. the police hot on the trail of a serial killer know the next victim and decide to eliminate the police protection to one cop. I mean I am willing to suspend my disbelief in a lot of books, but there was just way too much the author asked me to do in this book. character development was non existant. the author works under the delusion telling me what they have done and what they are doing is character development. We want to read what is not there and it takes a delicate hand, which the author lacks.
3821 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Anne Enright was born in Dublin in 1962. She is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, an ex-employee of RTE and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. The Gathering was her fourth novel and won the 2007 Booker Prize.
2. R.G. Alexander's threesome themed para-erotica Wicked Sexy: Wicked, Book 1 - very simple stories, but I wasn't impressed by book 2
3139 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bees are just the motif, not what the story is about. This is a beautifully written coming-of-age story set in the American South in 1964, after President Johnson signed the Civil Right Act. So many other topics are dealt with, including abuse. Feminine strength is portrayed sometimes in lovely, other times inspiring, and even in humorous ways.
My only gripes about it are writing problems--like repeating lines about the character hooking strands of hair behind her ear. Once is fine, but any more times than that is just plain annoying.
8306 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a short, entertaining read. I don't know that I'd classify it as erotic but it is a steamy fantasy story. Dardanus is definitely an anti-hero and not exactly likeable in the beginning. Because of the short length of this story, it's hard to say much without giving away spoilers, but The Knife's Edge is a sensual read about Queen Nestra and Dardanus. While many in the kingdom seem to consider the Queen fragile and not deserving of the throne (Dardanus is one of those people at first), she's a woman looking to give up control in the bedroom, trust someone for once and have someone see her for herself and not her title. Even though the entire story is told from Dardanus' point of view, all that came across clearly which I think says a lot about Ms. Draven's storytelling ability. I was completely engrossed in this story and if this is an example of her writing, I will definitely be looking for more by her.
9143 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Whenever I read a free book/novella most times it's way too short or just awful. I was lucky. I liked the originality of this story line and will read more by this author.
6638 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would have given this book a 4.5 just for the editing problems but gave it a five instead of a four out of frustration at the negative reviews. I had this book sitting on my kindle for a week or so not bothering to read it because some of the reviews made it sound only mediocre. I sat down and read this through in one sitting. It was great. It did have quite a few typos, and misprints but for crying out loud its a self published book THATS FREE!
6029 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Carr provides a hit-by-hit detailing of every murder in Boston over a number of years - many committed by James (Whitey) Bulger. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Billy, obtained a law degree, became involved in countless acts of patronage, etc., rose to President of the State Senate, and eventually was appointed President of the University of Massachusetts.
8460 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enjoyable book, liked the way a phone call in an early part of the book turns out to be so important.
I will not tell you any more, hopefully this haas whetted your appetite. I highly recommend the book to anyone with an open-mind, a love for anything to do with Pride and Prejudice, or someone who enjoys period romances.
4105 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great read. I loved the character development and found myself attached to many of the characters and really disliking others. Well written story that kept me guessing. I look forward to reading other novels by Mr. Williams.
7938 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I know a lot of people said to read this after My Soul to Take, but I must read things in order if at all possible, so I read it first. And I'm glad I did! This was a great preview of the series, and it made me even more excited to get started on the first book. It's like an awesome movie trailer getting you pumped up for the actual movie. I enjoyed getting to know the main character, Kaylee, a bit before diving into the series. And what better way to get to know someone than following them around the psych ward of a hospital!
Bottom line: a worthy read, especially for fans of Wahloo/Sjowall.
This story is rich in ancient Greek and British allusions and nuances. The many details of ordinary life in those societies make the tale convincing and immediate. One finds oneself vicariously living among these characters and participating in their lives.
4891 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a good read, and I would recommend it to anyone to read. I liked this book and am going to have to go back and start at book #1!!
As for the other stories. I also found them entertaining, but have to admit that if this book didn't contain the JD Robb story, it would be going in the "good enough to read, but not good enough to keep" pile.
9765 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a good book. I liked that the heroine had guts and that she trusted her instincts. Love this author
3364 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a very good book, this book kept me interested from the start to the finish, all of these hawke books have been good so far, so if you like reading westerns, as I do, then you will like reading this book.
It complements the trilogy perfectly. It gives us the idea how the world was after the collapse but before the spirits completely set in. I also loved the fast pacing and the character's growth didn't suffer at all due to the quick story flow.
8576 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The sun shinning/ the cool breezes blowing/ the porch rocker moving and me enjoying this book. What better way to spend the day.
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This story is epic. The majority of it spans the course of a fifty(ish) year period, but its roots go back tens of thousands of years. Modern mysteries and legends are woven into the fabric of new legends that are the foundation of this story.
9881 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fighting evil in the form of his father, brother, and uncle for more decades than he cares to remember, Cadan Gaelan sometimes wearies of the battle. But, fate has intervened again and brought him to the one woman who completes him in more ways than one. Cadan is host to two symbiots, a male named Aldon he's bonded to and for the moment a female named Cerise.
6874 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love it. Loooooove it.
7827 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this story line. It was hot and I feel like a complete sucker for two friends becoming lovers. I loved the HEA ending too!
3933 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Principle based, action demanded, with some application examples.
The world-building is simple but elegant. Kristen uses the characters' families, backgrounds, and abilities to bring out the plot-relevant details of the world so she never has to resort to info-dumps. As a result what we have is the bare bones of a world, but bones that so intimately underlie the story that I never felt the author was leaving anything insufficiently detailed.
205 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I didn't like the style or any part of it
"A million dollars? For a cow?"
1592 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great, I will keep this book with the others I have hoarded by Julie Garwood, exciting, and av
514 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love most of Allison Brennan, and this was a must read to all of her books. It really helped to complete the saga
5225 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Get this book today. Don't wait, it will cost you money. Again, common sense on steroids!
My only gripe is due to the lack of Latin translation. Unfortunately many readers have never studied Latin and may find the presence of many long and unexplained phrases through the book a bit daunting. There were also many archaic words used and I did find myself stopping from time to time to look them up. Some weren't even in my Kindle's dictionary, I had to use other sources. But the biggest distraction came from the lack of Latin translation. If there had been footnotes or a glossary that explained the passages, I could have given this book 5 stars.
3868 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This was the second worse book I've ever read - my fault for thinking it might be similar to Ride The Wind, which is one of the best books I've ever read. This book was quite frankly, awful
A number of things about the content of the letters, many of which were addressed to her sister Cassandra, may stand out to the reader. Jane Austen was obviously a gifted writer and a keen student of human nature, and this is highlighted in some of the letters, which can be rather wickedly witty about family, friends and neighbors. If many of the letter topics are commonplace, they provide a sense that Jane Austen never achieved financial security in her lifetime, whether through marrriage or her writing, and remained unhappily dependent on her family. It becomes obvious in the course of the letters that her writing was the most important thing in her life, and that she was a dutiful member of her immediate family, but you can find her sometime wistfully wishing for more. Perhaps most of all, there is a sense of the real Jane Austen present in the letters, even if she tends to be guarded about her inner-most thoughts. This reviewer wishes Cassandra had not been quite so thorough in weeding Jane's letters at her death. "Letters of Jane Austen" is highly recommended to her dedicated fans.
1007 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When I used to go to Europe I would seek out a copy of the International Herald Tribune every morning, and usually read it from cover to cover. It simply was a superior newspaper, covering not only USA news but world news, business, sports, etc. Coming back home I would actually feel a sense of loss at having to read our local paper.
In historical memory, perhaps Franklin is not a formidable one. But Robert Hicks writes its story and brings to life the men who fought, healed or died there. The romantic interest in THE WIDOW OF THE SOUTH is between two unlikely personalities --- Carrie McGavock and a Confederate Sergeant named Zachariah Cashwell. He's severely wounded and transported to Carnton; Carrie finds him a compelling patient and yearns to know him better. She's instrumental in saving his life but cannot keep him under Carnton's protective wing when soldiers in gray are herded like cattle to Union prison camps.
I thought that some of the characters were practically charicatures: Jane's mother for instance ("the BLAMER") and Trish on Wall Street ("foul mouthed yeller"), to name two, but others as well.
The storyline and plot is good, and like I mentioned, good to have her back at her own job with her brother and dog. But had to take major points off, again, for the animal abuse issue.
5784 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. It was a quick but satisfying read for me. If u are looking for a quick but steamy romance where the h and h doesn't have to be in their twenties to find happiness and sexual chemistry this is the book for you.
7357 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the Dundee Idaho books. Brenda Novak does a good job with emotions, and with keeping readers attention.
With the collapses of the Soviet Union and the Soviet-influenced Eastern European states about fifteen years ago, which were supposedly based on Marxist concepts, one would think that Marxism was a dead letter. But hear me out. Even the less far-sighted apologists for the international capitalist order are now worrying about the increasing gap between rich and poor, not only between the so-called first and third worlds but also within the imperial metropolitan centers themselves. Nowhere is that more evident that in the United States where that gap has dramatically increased over the last thirty years. Thus, despite the carping of the `death of communism' theorists after the decisive capitulation of international Stalinism in the early 1990's, an objective criterion exists today to put the question posed by the ongoing class struggle and of the validity of a materialist concept of history back on the front burner.
3854 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 very good book. with there were more out there with American Indians as the subject matter with romance and erotica. very good book.
Maggie is to meet Erik, the pack Beta, in Whitehorse and travel back to her sister's with him. She meets up with him by literally falling into his arms, which sets off a chain of events neither was prepared for.
8294 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This was supposed to be short erotica. I believe there was one page of so called erotica. ONE PAGE, and the one page wasn't good either. Its sort of wham bam with a mean slap to her. And the when the scene is over all of the sudden he loves her, and is going to give up his life for her.
4. The book provides theories that can and have been applied to better understand other fields, namely economics.
As usual, the world building is absolutely superb. The authors description of combat doctrines and tactics over a prolonged campaign, are almost right on the money for realism and are more likely than not, based off of real tactics from a past age.
27 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Having always had a good opinion of Anita Shreve's writing style (if not all of her stories, for instance, I loved A Wedding in December and Fortune's Rocks but was only mildly pleased by Sea Glass), I thought that this novel looked extremely promising. Unfortunately, I simply could not get into this story. Not one of the characters was likeable and everything was so predictable that I was ready to give up on finishing this book before I reached the halfway point.
6713 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Amazon's Curse by Gena Showalter
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6398 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved reading about the Steele family. I also noticed the growth in Brenda Jackson as an author, from these books to her works with the Westmoreland family. I look forward to reading how Donovan 's heart is captured.
2454 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wings in the Night Part 2 is a collection of the second set of six Maggie Shayne Twilight books -- entering the Twilight realm is really like entering another world. I become so invested in the characters that I was sorry when each book ended. The great part of about the collections, especially in e-book format, is the thrills can go on and on at the touch of a Kindle.
Susanne O'Leary's style of writing was smooth, flowing and very comfortable to read. The descriptions of the clothes, food, furniture, etc. were exceedingly vivid and authentic. The atmosphere was so realistic that I felt totally immersed in the story and could practically see, hear, smell and touch what was happening. All the characters, both major and minor, had dynamic, complex and three-dimensional personalities. (I still don't see how Margo managed to keep silent when the Countess was bossing her around!)
2788 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 On a Transylvanian estate, five sisters, including the independent Jena and her frog companion Gogu, have a portal which every full moon takes them deep into the fairy realm. But when their father leaves for the winter, they must struggle to hold their family together against the attacks of a domineering cousin and trouble in the magic realm. Despite a promising setting and cast of characters, this book is bogged down by the frustration of a predictable plot and exaggerated antagonists. Avoid this novel--it's just not worth reading, especially while there are so many better books with similar premises.
This one had an undertone that had me nervous through most of the story and I am not sure I liked it. I read with one eye open, hoping beyond all hope that Jordan Castillo Price didn't go the way I thought she was going....
7698 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A fun easy read. Jim Richards has just turned sixty he is recently divorced. He is now living with his parents helping his Mom take care of his ill Father. He spends a lot of his time on the computer. So when he receives an email from an old girlfriend saying her life is in mortal danger he tried to contact her. But he is to late. Buck his best and only friend decides to try to find the killer. The police weren't weren't impressed with Jim for a time he was a suspect. But they soon discovered a killer was stalking and sending warning emails to Jim's old female classmates. They worked together to find and protect the remaining women. But the killer was to smart and the women still died. Jim and Buck put their own lives in danger. Would they be able to catch and stop the killer before all the women die? Or would Jim and Buck suffer the same fate?
I enjoyed Ridge and Morgan. They are coworkers, friends, and eventually lovers with a nice base to build on. I expect a good story with quality writing from this author, and was not disappointed.
you should totally read this book!!! 5 stars all the way baby!!!!
The only adult that was left at the campground was a 20 year old counselor, who seems to withdraw into herself and out of the issues that are coming up.
8194 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very practical and insightful.
I can't deny that at times I wanted to strangle both Lea and Reilly because of their stubbornness and their stupid pride, but I couldn't help loving them both. They were very believable characters, with their own flaws and their own fears, but they were strong, independent and passionate. And the chemistry between them was almost tangible, even though there are absolutely no sex scenes in this book - apart from a couple of hot kisses, but that's it. The chemistry was amazing; the way they both still held onto the memories of their night/day together five years before, and how they still remembered every detail and every feeling, was so romantic I couldn't help swooning and sighing. I looked for the happy ending all through the book, but I'm glad Lea and Reilly had to earn it first, that it didn't just happen easily. I would've liked the epilogue to be a little longer, to tell us more about what happened next but nevertheless I liked it because I got my happy ending.
I honestly enjoyed it and came away feeling much enlightened about WWI aerial combat- which is the main reason I invested my buck and time. It was certainly worth it.
If you like books that will keep you at the edge of your seat for the entire experience, this is the book to choose. I was particularly fascinated with the way his characters reacted to things. The suspense he manages to build through their uncertainty and terror leaves you half afraid to turn the page, but half afraid not to. This is the type of book that could be adapted into a very exciting movie. The author's descriptions are detailed and bring the book to life before your eyes as though you are watching a film. Here is an example of his descriptive writing:
discovers something amazing about himself that will change everything
4625 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Its like having a supernatural episode in your hand,very good story telling.
4610 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Gift of Rain by Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng is a true gift. This book is about war, love, loyalty, and family. It is about conflicting emotions and loyalties and a young man's struggle to stay true to those he loves. It has been a long time since I read a book that affected me the way this one did. Though prose, it read like poetry. I don't care for poetry as such, but this book gripped me and held me till the very end. The language was beautiful--fit for the beautiful island of Penang where the story takes place. The human emotions were real and vivid. The struggles were extreme and suspenseful. I absolutely loved The Gift of Rain.
6092 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Have You Seen Her is Karen Rose's 2nd book in the Romantic Suspense Series. I really enjoyed the plot and the serial killer investigation. However, although I loved Stephen in the first book I wanted to smack him upside the head more than once in this book!
8832 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't believe how much more pleasurable this book is than any other of this type I have read. I am a serious sci-fi addict and have read many more than anybody else I know. I can't find the words to express how much I enjoyed it. I really look forward to more from this author. This is a must read. Thanks for the pleasure
So, another good member of the growing Scottoline roster (now up to 8), with all of suspense, plot, and a sophisticated ending to entertain and keep pages turning late into the night.
4966 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Hot and steamy! Matthew is a dark enigma, Claire a ray of sunshine. You'd think they wouldn't go well together, but they do. They both have hidden agendas as to why they run into each other, but those are quickly resolved. Next major issue? Dealing with meddlesome Diane, Matthew's sire. I enjoyed this romance, it was very easy to see why Matthew and Claire fall for each other.
1886 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a bit darker than I expected. Mostly due to the story line dealing with Will's addiction, but it could definitely be used as a good discussion opportunity about drugs, addiction and recovery. The plot line did allow Evanlyn to step out of the male characters' shadows a bit, though. I'm listening to these in publication order and already own several more of the titles.
This is a book that will not be put away on a shelf and be forgotten, it will be reopen, reread and rediscover the complexities of myself to come to a place where I am truly happy. Always searching and discovering the possibilities that is out there, beckon me to take. Risking everything to be true to myself.
5537 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great read in this series. I absolutely loved the first one and had to have the second and I was not disappointed. If anything it had only hooked me on this series even more. I love the characters and how everything interacts and flows together. It's written really well and I'm able to just immerse myself in the story and the world that has been created and I don't want to leave, even when the book is done. There is plenty of action in this story to keep your attention. Now to get the next one :).
Like the first 3 books this is an excellent read, a real page turner. Will and Horace are growing up and there's a budding relationship stewing between Will, Horace, and Evelyn. The adventure is nonstop and never gets boring. This book will keep you wanting to read more. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. I hope it's as good as the 4 previous books. I recommend this book to adults and children alike.
8937 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This installment of The Biting Series by Mary Hughes was such a quick and fun read! Twyla Tafel and Nikos are the main characters in this book and are just as much fun as Elena and Bo and Nixie and Julian! Unfortunately, we don't see much of the other Meier's Corner's residents but we do meet Twyla's cousin Aylmer,"The Bite of Silence" is set in New York City on New Year's Eve. Twyla has set out to visit her cousin in the city so that she could spread her wings from Meier's Corners and "live a little". When she boards the plane, she sees Nikos sitting by himself. Being the pushy, outgoing person she is (well, not really, but she's trying) and having heart-stopping "lust" for Nikos, she tries getting him to do more than grunt at her. Well, when that doesn't work, she goes off to her seat and is lured in by Klaus. Now, Twyla suspects Nikos is a vampire, and possibly Klaus, but has no solid proof. That is until Klaus puts the moves on her and almost inducts her into the "Mile High Club". Nikos is all over the both of them swearing to protect her and wrangling her away from Klaus. A trip in the Limo confirms her suspicions and has her begging for Nikos' bite. Boy is there a lot going on in Limo's in both Meier's Corners and New York City! This leads to some extremely hot and heavy sex with Nikos finally admitting that he was staying away from her because of his feelings. Well, what else is there to do after that but save the world from vampires!
Either there are a lot of really chivalrous men out there and I'm really suspicious, or there really are a ton of creeps out there looking for their next prey. Who were those men? Where are they now? And were there any girls who ever got in the cars with them?
1677 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Loved it! Gave me a better understanding of what it's like to have Schizophrenia. Very interesting.
7113 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am an avid fan of Christine Feehan and love reading her books. Her storyline is very intense and also entricking. It is mysterious and keeps you on your toes.
7585 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good
3951 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good times.
In addition, the cost of buying the Times is high, even on a Kindle.
The character development is excellent, with special attention to the communication and family life of the murderous clan from the primitive world. We learn to care about the close knit families on our side of the fence, but unfortunately some of them don't last long. The pace of the action was brisk, and I felt the time given to introductory explanations was well spent. The Kindle edition was carefully edited.
4853 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is not a straight sequel in that only one of the characters from the first book is in it for any significant portion. As I read Shoe Addicts Anonymous quite a while ago, and all the characters didn't stick in my mind, the direction if this book was not a problem. The characters don't revolve around shoes at all, except to discuss how one's shoes can help a woman feel good about herself! Seriously the story gets into more depth about mistakes women may make, choices they live with, and the decisions they face as a result. Though some of the scenarios were not typical (sleeping with a male prostitute, blackmail due to a sordid past, becoming a phone sex operator, outlandishly weird dates), all in all, readers will be able to identify with the feelings the characters expressed. From low self confidence to fear of failure or rejection to achievement at doing something well, we all have been there at one time or another.
975 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There are two articles included in this book, "My Escape from Slavery," November 1881, and Reconstruction, 1866.
8326 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book and am getting ready to get the next one in this series. Can't wait to see what happens with the next sibling. No big mysteries but a fun read.
Dummling and the Three Feathers
Paris and the French countryside with its majestic and charming chteaus provide the perfect romantic setting. The dishy love interest is, of course, French, and the world of immaculate French `chic' is provided by Monsieur Gorgeous' mother. A little clichd, perhaps? Maybe, but Margo's development, her courage, her tolerance and perseverance, are compelling, and your support for her is unfailing throughout.
To sum, I would recommend checking this out of the library to read and save your money for a better book.
4623 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Was of course sad, but well written and kept my interest. Was a different story than I had read, so I liked it.
6401 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Once again Brenda Jackson doesn't disappoint in this series of the Steele family. Looking forward to reading another great Steele family story.
7366 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Delaney's story was great but Rebecca's was absolutely Beautiful. This story came to life before my eyes. I think I'm in love with Josh myself!
4627 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good read. Interesting storyline. Am looking forward to reading more from this author. Kept my interest from start to finish.
For mens porn, you have Playboy on one end, and then Hustler or "Jugs" or some other such disgustingly named magazine to appeal to the male. With Playboy, at least they can boast to have articles of interest and maybe celebrity articles or whatever. On the other end - the really bad porn - you have just naked women and "suds" in all kinds of disgusting positions. This book - for women - falls into that last category. It was honestly disgusting with no redeeming values whatsoever.
was pretty good to me. I would highly recommend this book to my friends and family any
7991 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 HOLY! I was absolutely hooked from the start! Mandy never ceases to amaze and entertain me! This book has a little different vibe to it then what I have previously read of hers before, but I very much enjoyed it and want to read more!!!! I loved all of the prophecy and legends aspect to it, how so many things were foretold, but for the most part dismisseduntil those things started happening of course! I am really starting to enjoy the shorter story format, but more specifically finding, accepting and staying with your mate from the time you find each other. I found that while not ALL of my questions were answered or explained fully, I still very much loved the way the histories were told, mentioning bits & pieces here and there, enough to explain that immediate moments happenings, but not ever really giving the entire story/picture. But isn't that what a great storytellers job is all about finding that perfect balance of information, backstory, teasers all while keeping the readers informed and interested, (OK hooked!) and Mandy seems to find that perfect mix each and every time! As usual with a story that has Mandy M. Roth as the author, you know there is going to be so many great aspects to the story, and presumably the series, which of course I cannot wait to read!! I loved the mystery of the different races, what their different abilities are or could be, how funny the reactions are to them, All of the different planets, races, shifters, vampires, hags, mind control, mysterious markings like our tattoos but with a life all of their ownI think! But put it all together and it becomes one fantastic concept that is so very fresh and unique! You know how it is gives you just enough to hook you, leave just enough out to keep you wondering, wanting more and reading to find out, mix in some great characters that you cant help but like, love or even hate, add in hot sex, mates and a baddie into the mix and you get THE. PERFECT. STORY. Oh wait! And it has to have by Mandy. M. Roth THEN it is PERFECT! But at the end of it all, if left me with just one burning question how come MY dream man hasn't appeared to me yet?!?!?!
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John F. MacArthur makes some excellent points about the life of a Christian after conversion. Many of the topics discussed will shock you back into the reality of Christ's true teachings. Throughout this book he explains the spiritual truths in Jesus' parables.
The author can put together a semi-decent sentence all though she would get names mixed up sometimes and you would have to stop to make sure who she was referring to, but the plot and storyline were awful after a third of the way through. The main steamy scene was forgettable, the whole book came off boring and corny. I struggled to finish, checking repeatedly how much longer I had to go till I was done.
I used to be terrible with money. I would spend every paycheck, living and anticipating for the next one. I had many, many things, most of which are now sold. It's a nasty habit, spending money you don't really have. I got huge into credit card debt (not too huge, though). Even buying such frivolous things as a Starbucks beverage or music CD became the norm for me.
two days later syd is on hunt with her father and runs across Jason and female who are changing somone hits the girl. she convinces her father and friend to let her finsh off the were by herself so they go after wounded girl. Syd feels like shooting him over jealousy but convinces everyone that she fately wounded him but he escaped down drain.
4055 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Usually anthologies have one or two great, or even good stories, and the rest are just passable but "Out of This World" breaks free from the mold of good/mediocre. All of the stories are interesting and well written. Part of what makes this anthology so good I think is that each of the authors gets the pacing right for the story. So often the pacing is off and the story suffers for it, but not here!
7247 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I can't say I didn't love this book because I did. I wish I could have given it 4 1/2 stars but amazon doesn't let you do that.
When "Where Does Your Money Go"? isn't directly educating the reader on the actual dollars spent on different programs and the tax revenues used to pay these bills, the book is playing the role of activist. The authors want you, the reader, to understand how important it is to resolve this crisis and they want you to take a more active role by contacting your Congressperson and other elected officials and letting them know that deficit spending has to stop. The majority of the public doesn't consider the national debt to be a big deal because they either don't understand the magnitude of the problem or they just assume the problem can be postponed another year. Because of this, most Americans do not discuss the issue much and politicians are thus not likely to make deficit reduction and fiscal discipline a regular part of their campaigning. This book wants to bring out the activist in everyone by stressing the importance of getting the budget crisis under control. The book doesn't do this in an alarmist way, and I greatly respect the authors for that. However, the book is still very firm in its resolve and the authors feel that we must do everything we can to tame the budget beast before it consumes us all.
With Caution is the third in the With or Without series, even if it is strict connected only with Without Reservation. Remi was turned in werewolf by Jake in the first enstallment in the series, and he has now to learn how to live like a werewolf and in a pack. In the Chay and Keaton's story, Remi had expressed a lot of doubts and a lit of homophobic behaviour, and so when Jake had turned him and discovered that Remi was his mate, he was worried that Remi couldn't accept it.
I totally recommend this book to paranormal romance lovers and to anyone who loves Kallys work. I cant wait to read more of this series in the future.
Images of the other books in the set can be found when you click on "Look inside" on the image of the cover of these books:
But that is not to say they wont. I for one hope that it is not too long before magic becomes a character in the story in its own right. But until it does, sharing the journey with the fine, impeccable, innocent, true, honest characters that John Flanagan has gifted the world with so far, will do me just fine.
We need more Cascadia Wolves!!
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9646 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Get ready for some hot and sexy wolf games!
9673 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a very intense read, dealing with Josh and Hayden after a traumatic event. An event that sent Hayden to jail. So now it's five years past that day and Hayden is bitter and a shell of a man. Josh has his own regrets and yet both men had such a strong connection that fateful day. So there's the past to overcome. It isn't an easy road and Cooper Davis does an excellent job telling their story. Josh and Hayden had issues to overcome. What compounds the situation is both are dominate and stubborn alpha wolves. Obviously this isn't an instant mating but there is a satisfying conclusion. This is a thought provoking read. Not just how two wolves lose out on what they once had, but how they regained it and the steps they took.
2050 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Spring arrives at the cabin high in the Skandian mountains where Evanlyn and Will have wintered. Will has shaken his addiction to the insidious warmweed, and Evanlyn has become comfortable with her new survival skills. One day she goes out to check their traps and does not return. Will, still weakened from the brutal life of a Skandian yard slave, goes looking for her, and their adventures begin --- again.
339 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Novella of the three stories is well worth the read!! Obviously The Day The Earth Stood Still goes without saying. the other two stories were i believe fantastic and I'm going to look up other stories by these authors. I gave it 5 stars because the the other two stories were surprises and from the opening pages it was plainly evident the stories were going to take off quickly and keep the readers interest till the end.
1026 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Women in their 40's can be sexy and sassy, as you'll find out in this fun and entertaining story drawn from the author's own marriage.
Edited to Add: Another 'editorial' addressed some of the critics who say that the reason China's leaders have been so 'open' about the earthquake is because of the uncoming Olympics; that they feel pressure to be transparent about the earthquake, victims, etc. The person writing the editorial says that the critics are wrong! How did he prove this? He wrote (again, paraphrase from memory): "They are so wrong! I went to the Vice Premier of the People's Communist party and he assured me that the critics are wrong!" Ah, proof indeed!
The thing that really captured my imagination and my heart was the way Horace accompanies Halt on his mission to get Will back. All the political connections and friendships really come to bear in this novel, and it just shows how deep and rich Flanagan has developed his story world.
It starts with laying out "what you're in for"- boy, is that the truth; a brief presentation on breeds; how your personality and needs fit your choice of animals- very important; searching for the pup; getting your place ready(again, it sounds like a baby coming); puppy needs- health, food, exercise and lots of love; dealing with basic problems(we love those reality shows with spoiled animals or children in need of a 911 Nanny or the Dog Whisperer). The kids loved the insert of color photos of cute dogs.
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This is a great story. I love Charles and Anna. She's been through so much but yet is still has spirit and is willing to do what needs to be done to help others. Charles is so gruff and has to be hard in what he does for his Father but he finds in Anna, someone he wants to shelter and protect and that brings about soft feelings in him for the first time in his life (and he's had a long life so far). This story is a lead in to the series so I'd recommend planning to read the first book of the series Cry Wolf right after this as it starts immediately after this book leaves off. I'd recommend this story. 2 thumbs up! :D
Tammany Hall controls the city. Even the mayor is a puppet for corrupt politicians. Factory workers put in long hours in squalid sweatshops for low pay. Gangsters and criminals roam the city looking for easy prey. Homeless children sleep in alleyways. Prostitutes, con men and corrupt policemen are everywhere. As one character in the novel says, "Everyone has a racket in this town."
And it flies so high that it can't be seen--
5326 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was just so good. I love Victor. I listen to the audio version and I loved the narrator. I haven't have such a great experience with audiobooks, but this narrator is one of the best Id listen to.
7230 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 You have several different categories that erotica books can fall into. Too innocent. Too bold (Is there such a thing, really?). Too pathetic. Just too .. boring.
Boba Fett: A Practical Man is an excellent story in the New Jedi Order and is well worth reading.
2085 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 the writing is mediocre and simply a mess of words. Do not waste your money, check out at the library if you must - there were 12 other books longlisted for the Booker prize and certainly the "Welsh Girl" and the wonderful "Gift of Rain" would have been far better choices. What criteria was used in selecting?
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548 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this trilogy and these books have noting in common. You can read the last one first or second. It doesn't matter.
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Marx behaves like a child throwing a tantrum: Machines come first, then all else follows. Why? Because Marx said so, even though the historical record says otherwise!
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Nash Black, author of "Qualifying Laps" and "Sins of the Fathers."
4596 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a way to view from the inside, the lives and conditions of historical times!
years in the lives of two pretty unusual people. It is also the story
4435 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a P&P addict! So of course, the characters of Darcy and Elizabeth are "sacred" to me. But I really, really liked this book! It's kind of like Jane Austen meets Sandra Brown, Jenny Crusie, and Linda Howard. Not as long and not quite as "spicey hot" as Berdoll's first book--although it is definitely hot (but believable) in places.
9498 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Some of the scenes were totally engrossing. My heart was racing during several of the flights where everything seemed to be going against the heroine. You'll be pleased to know she prevailed. But the intensity was red hot. And I'm not even a pilot.
As a parent? This book absolutely terrifies me. As a once teenage girl? My heart breaks for Alice. As a person? I am angry at humanity. For turning the other way. For not asking questions. For not noticing.
3807 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Australian author Flanagan originally wrote this series to encourage his twelve-year-old son to love reading. The Ruins of Gorlan is Book One, and The Burning Bridge is Book Two. The setting is vaguely medieval Europe, with interesting details of battle, weapons, and character.
1779 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed the book. Just about anything Mr. Levin writes is excellent.
8446 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book!!!! I can't stop reading it!!! SOO addicted to it!!
In the modern economy the money we save is the "saved time" that Tribe A used to construct nets/boats, but since the rate of interest is being intentionally kept low by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan, there can be no new capital formation (money that's used for new long-term productive investments) in Western economies (nor Japan) for new productive ventures, because the lure for such new investments--the higher rate of return that higher, market-based, interest rates offer--is non-existent; the central bank mandated low interest rate policy won't cover the loan on the massive outlay of capital that net (new) productive projects require.
And although ignorance of the law is no defense, I will say only that at no time did I realize that the TV shows were based on books. I came to that realization not long ago, and because I'm always looking for a solid series to read when nothing else is grabbing my attention, I decided to give this one a try starting with the first (another almost inviolable rule).
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Wulf's growling seemed uh, well...ridiculous after a while. I've read novels with alpha males expressing their protectiveness this way, yet the constant repetitiveness became excessive and silly after a while. Of course, it was a relief to have Wulf take charge after watching Melina prove just how tough and skilled she is over and over again. I could better appreciate the developing relationship. The author does an amazing job of revealing the awakening gifts from a gemat-gemate pairing. Once I got a grasp on the dynamic, it was okay for the plot to charge ahead.
6111 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love all of Karen Roses books. She is a really good writer. Would like to see more of them on kindle!
Thank you Deepak Chopra.
3989 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read, re-read, and have shipped this book to others I care about.
It's a great prequel in my opinion. It had just enough to keep me going along and ended with me wondering what'll happen next. I see myself grabbing book 1 in the future.
2315 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A page turner for sure. A plot that jumps centuries, dimensions, and points of view. Dialogue and characterization are well crafted, no typos, grammatical nonsense or other problems that often pop up in this genre. It kept me riveted throughout.
This book is, unintentionally, a good exegesis of Matthew 5:6, (NIV)"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they will be filled." I was shocked by the awareness of this verse, in light of this book, that I am fed by feeding others. Repeatedly, the Bible states, both forthrightly and by example, the only way to see/be/experience the Kingdom of God is in community and by giving that community away. Ms. Miles says, "you can't be a Christian by yourself," even though I am MUCH more comfortable trying to do just that. Being a lifelong protestant, formed in a revivalist tradition, salvation has been too much about "ME." The task at hand is how to live in the Community of Christ where "take this bread" requires me to be a part of that loaf.
9020 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great characters, realistic within the sci fi bounds. Good story line and decent editing. I really liked this. Action, and not boring during down time.
I fortunately got this during a free Kindle promotion and now it is 99 cents in the Kindle store as I type this review - save your money!
4022 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Who could do without a copy of the KJV Bible. Maybe, one thinks they can, in reality God's word guides us through life. The KJV though hard for some to understand shows how a person will grow with God's word. The more you read- the more you conprehend, the better your life.
Excellent writing. A quick read. Attention grabbing. Just beware of the content...not for the weak.
All the Kindle content is like this. This is the evil DRM inherent in the Kindle. It only lets you view the content on the Kindle. No printing articles, no emailing articles to a friend, no using it in presentations. You are stuck. Very evil is it not !
9664 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not my usual genre but was intrigued by the cover. I really enjoyed it. I found the characters had depth and the story line took me to very unfamiliar places (for me.) that rang true, I could picture them well and was kept entertained.
A new book by one of my favorite authors just came out and I have to read it but I'm already in withdrawal because I won't get to read the next Brennan novel for a few days. That's how good an author she is.
So, the practical man is in a quandary. Does he honor the contract he agreed to or does he do what he can to subvert the efforts of the aliens? One further problem is that he may have to work with a Jedi agent if he decides to resist the invaders. The Yuuzhan Vong are an incredibly dangerous foe and make for some extremely entertaining reading.
Another delightful addition to the series that is filled with sensual and charismatic beings. It was lovely to see cameos of the subjects of the prior novellas and to meet the cheeky and mischievous offspring of Zander and Reggie who welcomes the bewildered Jesse into the inner sanctum. Interesting background on the Igigi and the development of the relationship between mortals, werewolves, vampires and the Igigi. Gradual hints that Jasyn Dydarren will finally have his story even as the upheavals among the alliances are settling and being refined. The allure in this series lies in its individuality of the relationships between the various principal characters, all of which are enjoyably spicy but not mirror images of one another.
7333 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Downloaded the sample, and at page two of chapter two the grammatical errors began. I will no longer pay writers for poor work on amazon kindle. The lack of attention so called professional writers pay to their work here is tiring, perhaps in their haste to 'get it out there'? And this writer said he had proof read this after comments... Proof read chapter one perhaps.
This author does not disappoint. Her characters are well developed, the plot well-thought out and the back-story beautifully explained. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series!
But when the night came, the wailing began...and the mist descended.
2660 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought this paperback book when it was first published and now, also, own it on my kindle. I have read it at least three times, the most recent, very carefully, not skimming, so as to have it fresh in my mind in order to post this review. I also read all the other reviews, some twice, in order to digest their input.
5539 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This author has became all time fav
Jessica has no family so leaving Chicago evolves to going to Whispering Mountain Ranch in Texas. Eli has been corresponding with Teagen McMurray for more than 10 years; Jessica thinks he will let her rest there for a couple of weeks as she decides what to do next.
1668 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like this type of story were love conquers all and in the end the bad guy gets what he deserves. Laine and Devlin are mates which is only discovered after Devlin saves Laine from being beaten up and raped by his Alpha pack leader. Devlin and his business partner are moving the company to a new city. Devlin is sent to scout out a new location for their company but in the interim he also try to connect with the pack in that city. Unfortunately the pack leader is a cruel and unfair ruler who has his eyes set on Devlin's newly discovered mate, Laine. Needless to say but there will be a change in leadership.
2575 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was an adorable story. I probably read it as a kid (seeing as how I have a copy that's been passed down in my family), but I really don't remember it. I remember seeing the show/movie, but not actually reading it. Now, I can't wait to read it to my (future) kids!
I received a copy of this book for a honest review...
Philo Vance is a erudite amateur detective, whose author appears in the stories as Vance's Bosworth. The stories are period pieces now. The presentation requires a significant vocabulary and includes short German, French, and Latin quotations (similar to Dorothy Sayers' books). Almost all of the books were been made into films, but as usual the books are better. Like Sherlock Holmes, the Philo Vance mysteries require the reader to step back in time. Good stories. Well written, and the irony of reading an early twentieth century mystery on a Kindle is exquisite.
Leaving the skinny to other books, Ramsey is a prophet to those who want to be rich but would settle for being financially stable. It's clear that this is a large group, given the popularity of Ramsey's radio show and books. After reading THE TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER, I can see why they flock to him for advice.
6434 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great novella and prequel into the new Guild Hunter series. This is my first time reading anything from Nalini Singh and I really enjoyed this story. The world that Nalini has built is both innovative and exciting. Hunters (humans) are employed by the Guild who are essentially angels, to hunt down vampires that go against their contract w/ the angels. Vampires are "almost-immortals" and are sired and indentured by the angels. Angels are not the angels from the fairy tales of sugar and spice, these angels are cruel and twisted and thrive on the pain of others. In this novella we follow a hunter named Ashwini who is hired by the powerful angel Nazarach. Her assignment is to travel down to Atlanta and hunt down a vampire who has been kidnapped by a rival. To succeed in her mission Ashwini persuades a vampire (Janvier), who has escaped being terminated by her on more than one occasion, to accompany her. Ashwini and Janvier have great chemistry and seem to make a great team. There is a lot of sexually charged tension between them. There is quite a bit of action and suspense packed into this novella. I look forward to the first book in the series Angel's Blood, due out 3/3/09.
5276 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Although he has a background in finance and real estate, Dave Ramsey has also had a personal struggle with money. As a newly married man with two small children, he went bankrupt. This traumatic event caused him to re-think his approach to debt -- basically, that it was never a good idea to have debt of any kind. The principles of his program are easy to follow and adaptable to every situation. The steps to getting out of debt are listed in "the Baby Steps." Baby Step One is to have an emergency fund of $1000. Baby Step Two is the heart of his system -- the "debt snowball"-- which consists of listing debts smallest to largest (regardless of interest rate), and paying as much as possible toward the smallest debt until it's eliminated. Once that debt is eliminated, work on the second smallest debt. His view is that it is psychologically uplifting to see debts being eliminated, which will help keep people motivated. Although getting out of debt might be difficult at first, Dave's philosophy is to spend that tough time "living like no one else" (meaning, not buying the latest gadget, eating out more than at home, or taking expensive vacations on credit) so that later, you can "live like no one else" since you will have abundant extra cash that's not being used for payments or interest on debt. The steps after paying off debt include paying off the mortgage, saving for retirement and starting a college fund for your kids. This book comes with helpful worksheets in the back for everything from making a "Monthly Cash Flow Plan" to creating your debt snowball. There are also many stories of real people throughout the book who have used Dave's plan to get out of debt, even though their original circumstances varied widely. There are also small boxes of "Dave's Rants" where he gives his (strong!) opinions on the "conventional wisdom" of financial issues. I can truly say that I'm happy to have found the Dave Ramsey plan, because it inspired me to get out of debt and even pay off my house early. Everyone can benefit from the principles in this book. If only we could give Congress a Total Money Makeover!
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Julia, Conner and Conner's brother Dillon work together to sort out some strange happenings in their area and track down the killers to help prove Emily's innocence. On the way to that end, Julia and Conner have to work through their feelings from the past and the feelings that they are currently feeling.
8195 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Basically it's a jumbled marine field manual that is hard to read on the kindle, but a lot of good information inside.
So very sad that you can hurt, and that there is no immunity from further pain. Rather, it just makes you more vulnerable.
8115 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great read. This was probably one of the first erotic books I've read a few years ago along with Over Heard by Maya Banks and Table For Three by Lainey Reese. I was hooked. How Charlie kept her hands off the boys as long as she did is beyond me.
9750 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 quit telling people it is required to write a review. thats wrong and people should be allowed to jotfdown whatever they want.
Most of the "plot twists" were easy for me to predict. This isn't unusual. I'm a writer and a voracious reader. If you can trick me and have the proper groundwork in place to back up your twist, I'm impressed.
*I received a copy for my opinion*
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I love the humor and the jealous squabbles.
Mr. Bennet surprised me, in that he didn't object to Mr. Darcy's wanting to speak with him or make any comment to Elizabeth about this request. After all neither she nor Jane have really brought the subject of Mr. Darcy, his fondness for Elizabeth nor the changes in his behaviors up in conversations with Mr. B. or the rest of the family, for that matter.
1894 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The battle for skandia is ok it has its twist and turns
8601 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am a reader. I love to read any chance that I get. I have to say that just about anything that Elizabeth writes I love. I am the type of person that if I can not get into the book after the 1st 3 pages then there is no way I will read it. However everything that Elizabeth writes I not only read I tell other people to read and get everyone else to as well. This book has everything that I love in it. Love, Drama, Action and Everything else that anyone could like. Elizabeth has a way when she writes that not only gets you into the book but makes you a part of the drama. I could not put this book down. I loved loved this book. I would say buy this book your going to love it.
764 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful way to read the Post!
2249 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What have you got to lose? It's a quick read and like the "Master Key System", "The Secret" and "Think and Grow Rich", to name a few, it places you in the driver's seat. And to me it makes the point that you've got the power. The book suggest you put all other systems aside in favor of its system or it won't work: a technique often used in brainwashing. I submit again, you have nothing to lose. The promise it makes is that you have the power inside you to make things happen...Sounds like a good idea, even if a little brainwashing is involved. If after awhile, it doesn't work, go back to looking for outside forces and help. Wattles doesn't discount a creator but instead claims the creator has given you power over the process.
This story can be intense at times and it is full of strong erotic play scenes. It is not the usual romance story so if you do not enjoy BDSM you may find this story is not for you, but I enjoyed this book.
8560 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 fun, but not a lot of substance. You can't help but like the characters and root for them through out, but it was a bit predictable.
6123 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This is an average sort of thriller. While it's about corrupt cops and is supposed to make the reader wonder just who they can trust if they can't go to the police, the characters made it hard to really get into the story. The female lead spent too much time whining, at the bottom of a bottle, or both to keep from being very likable, which hindered a book stacked with despicable people.
Readers are introduced to the unfamiliar tundra of the Skandians, the dog-eat-dog world of Gallica, and the tyranny of Deparnieux.
6423 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I live and work abroad and the Daily Mail newspaper is a convenient way to keep up-to-date with events in the UK, high quality articles etc.
The editing and formatting were of mostly professional quality.
6487 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good read
4225 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 following a pilot of ww1 for his entire career. Extremely interesting and a great read. I highly recommend it. A good read.
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Rick is cute, strong and funny and I love them as a couple.
6409 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved the book it's like I was back visiting the westmoreland family again to see what they were doing.
Ray calls her Alice, but that's not her real name. He killed the old Alice when she got too old. Before he took her. She's fifteen and he wants a new Alice. He's going to call this one Annabel, so maybe he won't kill her.
6867 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I got hooked on Longmire through the Netflix series but I had to stop watching after Season 2. I got tired of the story line re: the death of Longmire's wife. I was concerned that the books would be the same as the show but so far they aren't. The first story is also in the show but the ending is different. Hopefully the rest of the series is like that too. Johnson is a very good writer but I do think he goes on a bit too much about the Wyoming scenery. I guess there's not much else to talk about out there. The book seems to be well-researched. I'm learning a lot about Viet Nam since Walt is a veteran of that war and the Native American culture. I got this first book cheap but the rest of the books are $10.99 or so. I guess they're riding the wave of popularity and who can blame them? I've been checking the books out of the library so far, trying to read them in order.
5687 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Murder Game is the best of the Ghostwalkers series so far. Too much sex? Uh, no :) The story line was tighter and more compelling than its predecessors and old characters come out to play. No dull pages to skip, no lag in the action and no unnecessary angst among the characters. Great hero & heroine- she's tough without being brassy and screachy. Loved it. It is worth the price and worth the read.
2604 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have actually read this book TWICE since I received it and I know I will read it many more times. The author took "Darcy and Elizabeth" to a new place and the outcome, with many bumps in the road, to the same wonderful conclusion. I love the setting and could close my eyes and feel them on the ship. This book is one NOT TO MISS!!!
3753 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great book, except a little short. I liked how the plot was very exciting. Except, it cussed slot and I think it should only be read by ten plus.
Major sources of federal taxes include corporate taxes (15%), personal taxes (33%), and Social Security + Medicare (33%). Major uses include defense (20%), interest (9%), Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security (40%), and discretionary spending (40%).
6315 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 "The Snapper" is the first Roddy Doyle book I have read and it will definitely be my last. Captured almost exclusively in dialogue, the celebrated Doyle may be giving us a real slice of Irish working class life, but I didn't enjoy one moment of it. Perhaps the setting is too alien to me. The profanities that litter the lines and the heavy of vernacular may be authentic and true to the milieu, but I found it all too much. Sorry, I know this is a minority opinion but Doyle's exalted literary status escapes me.
6954 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great story, characters and how they all meld together to keep you reading
1332 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 With an ear for human interest and eye for detail, Lynne McTaggart masterfully tells the true story in THE FIELD of how pioneers in science and consciousness research are working to achieve a more complete understanding of the true nature of reality -- an understanding which includes (rather than ignores) consciousness.
9802 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Devil's Lair, an action-packed guided tour through Dante's Hell, is one of the best books I have read all year. (And now I don't have to ever read Dante.) Great job, David Wisehart.
Halt convinces Erik that they need to think up a plan besides rushing at the enemy head-on, and Halt becomes the key figure to Skandias' only hope. But while the Skandians prepare to face a great enemy, other forces, within and without, are working against them.
What you think is a typical short story about a wallflower computer programmer making a sex robot becomes much more than she bargained for. Suddenly, after taking her robot for a spin, she's not so shy anymore and an office tryst ends badly in more than one way. I have to wonder why she didn't turn Frank off before she went to work, that would have solved a lot of problems!
7408 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Lyall brothers are shifters, Alphas, gorgeous and identical triplets. Over two hundred years old, they are still searching for the One, the only woman who will complete them and become their permanent mate. Some Alpha shifters never find their One but Aindreas, Brodey and Cailean have faith they will find her.
7103 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You know, Christine Feehan, satisfies so many aspects of the need that women have to be strong and vulnerable at the same time, sexy and respected by their partner at the same time and loved unconditionally...enjoy her books always.
Later he wouldn't be able to say at what point she stopped struggling, precisely when her tongue began to tangle with his, or when her hands rose to caress his neck and her fingers delved through his hair. She pressed against him almost frantically, the abrupt appearance of her need shocking him. . .and nearly blinding him with lust."
7671 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bob Moats Sucker punched me again with his Vegas Showgirl Murders. I was expecting an easy night of light reading before turning in, flipped on my Kindle,opened Vegas Show Girls, BAM!, next thing I know, I'm eating my beloved Oreos, sipping cafe con leche ,and on Chapter 11. Senior Slueth Jim Richards is up to his chin in murder and mayhem in Sin City, Penny's kidnapped, Jim's taken out to a shallow grave, under the dessert's stars, and shot....meanwhile Buck is holed up somewhere with a gorgeous showgirl...and the killer is on the loose. How is Jim going to get out of this one...alive?
Second, there is no character development. I cared less about the characters when the book ended than I did when I started the book.
8242 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book absolutely pulled on my heart strings. Chase, Alex and Jasmine are some of the best characters. I would so love to be Jasmine. Who wouldn't want the love they all share. If only it were a perfect world. I really had a hard time putting this one down. I love that Liz Andrews can make a person feel as if they were there. I could actually picture how they looked. To me that's a book worth reading.
8780 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked the MC narrator James. He was a man who had made mistakes - and continued to make them - but was fairly self aware. I have loved Dickens since high school, so the story about the "missing" Christmas story was fascinating and Josh Lanyon did a wonderful job of weaving portions/excerpts from that (fictitious) book into his own. I never realized what a market there is for rare books. As usual, Lanyon's writing is flawless. I always enjoy his style. James' neighbor was an endearing (although sometimes annoying character) and watching James take to her, despite himself, was a sweet touch. And the glow-in-the-dark, flavored condoms were awesome. I do wish the story hadn't ended so abruptly; I did not have enough interaction between James and Sedgewick to fully believe in their love/HEA.
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As for exercise, I also worked construction as a pipefitter for a few years and while eating a diet of protein and natural rbs similar to their 'pared' amounts touted in this book and I never lost an ounce. In fact I never lost any weight in my life except on the Atkin's diet by first cutting back to zero carbs for a couple weeks, and adding very few back if I wanted to keep it off.
One has to believe that it is that same tenacious pioneer spirit that causes Rachel to sink her teeth into the mystery surrounding her father's death and hang on until she finds the truth. Myers had me cheering for her all the way because she seems such a real person.
1129 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book way more than I expected that I would. It has wonderful twists characters that where easy to fall in love with as well as ones easy to hate. It was wonderful readimg the progress of the main character and watching there relationship and bond grow.
Hearts from the Ashes . I found the idea of an alpha and omega werewolf romance to be refreshing. Yes, Laney is very much like an uke in a traditional yaoi story - but, I like yaoi. He is a little effeminate, which may seem stereotypical, but there are men like this. Certainly not all gay men, or even all "bottoms." Yet, I rarely see readers griping about how so many romances have strong, handsome men either - why aren't they short and ugly to avoid being stereotypical? Because this is a fantasy romance not real life! Laney's clumsiness is a little over the top, but his relationship with Dev is sweet and hot. I would have liked the characters to be more developed, but this is a short story not a novel. Langley sets the stage for her "With or Without" werewolf series, which gets more depth in the next two novels.
777 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I am not from Washington, but enjoy good media. Unfortuntely, the Washington Post is mostly about politics, or the Redskins and other local stories pertient only to Washington DC. Whereas the NY Times is more international, and the Wall Street Journal is very business oriented but at least national, the Wash. Post is very narrow. I unsubscribed.
8029 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved Paranormal Payload. Project Exorcism book 1. It has all my favorite character Shifters, Vampires, magic, and in space on other planets. Hot. Alpha males with mates that are their equal. Not to mention the smoken hot sex.
405 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I actually received this text as an ebook, since it is now in the public domain. I think breaking it up like that helped me to absorb more of this text, which honestly is pretty difficult to read in English, since so many concepts of the Russian language cannot be gracefully translated. That said, this is a very important piece of political literature, one which I believe should be required for study in all high schools to help students better understand the reality of Communism as opposed to the "horror stories" that students were told when I was young. The ideals of Communism - that all should be equal and each should give any excess out to the rest of the population rather than hoarding it, as in capitalism - actually make a great deal of sense. The trouble is caused by the fact that humans absolutely cannot live an ideal existence. Thus, a strong centralized government is created to force people to live that idealized existence, which just causes upset, rebellion and greed. But I wander afield. Let me just end by reiterating that this is a must-read for any politically-minded person, or for anyone at all in order to create a more balanced society.
5579 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like reading westerns action novels and William W. Johnstone is one of my favorite writers of this particular genre.
2630 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 unicorns - I loved it!!!
1273 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There's many things I like about this book, though I wonder how long it will stick with me. I also wonder whether anybody will be talking about Junot Diaz 10 years from now.
924 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I fell in love with the show and thought I would read the stories themself. Thease stories are so twisted. But a fantastic read.
Shreve peppers the story with the telltale detail she has come to be known for. Set in the last 19th and early 20th centuries, Van Tassel and Ms. Bliss engage in a proper courtship of afternoon teas, walks in the park and the exchange of books. All the while Van Tassel's desire grows, consumes and seethes below the surface.
In the end, this book comes across as yet another argument of bias in what has clearly become a divisive popular culture--evidently, a book isn't commercially viable unless it has a line to hold, no matter which side.
9306 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love to be able to look up the bible verses so easily and I love the convenience of having it easily accessible on my kindle and easy to store.
3804 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Following the events in book three, Will and Evanlynn have been hiding out in the woods after escaping slavery in Skandia. Finally, reaching Skandia themselves, Halt and Horace discover an outpost of Skandians completely destroyed. Realizing that the Temujai army has begun invading Skandia, Halt must join forces with the Skandians in order to fend off the mighty invaders. For, if the Temujai succeed, they would eventually go after Araluen as well.
8217 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 First off, I really liked the fact that it came as a bundle so very convenient. I enjoyed the series and hope that more books come out. I really enjoyed the characters and the scenes.
Although I have been reading sci-fi for many years, I had never read any of Piper's stories. I am sorry that I missed them until now.
Im getting ready to read the final story..Civil Twighlight Stegian (the villan!!!!) and Jacquelyn (Sister to Bradi, Lorelei and Nina)
7433 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love, love, love Tymber dalton's warm & fuzzy alpha's that are super duper hot. The heroine is intelligent & funny. Sci-fi setting that I absolutely love and of course the sex is steamy!! A must buy for sci-fi erotica & tymber dalton fans!
However, in Longclaws, the author has not only built an entire history and social structure for his critters, he skillfully weaves it into stories of human history and mythology. As you read, you find that you are delighted as your mind starts making certain connections into our shared history.
2492 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have followed H. G. for a year now and love her information. I have all of her books and she has great ideas and recipes. Love the way she is fighting the big food company s that are putting really bad stuff in our food and not listing it.
7723 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When the book started I wasn't so sure that I wanted to read anything about the main character presented. But as the story progressed I found myself interested in him more and more.
CHARACTERS: It is possible for characters to be UN-DEVELOPED? Simon and Becky are both great characters- but they were developed more in Book 1 than in this book ABOUT THEM. In fact, many of their mannerisms from book 1 disappeared and they became just cardboard cut-outs of what any couple in any shifter romance story could be. The tension between them evaporated- they were dancing around each other before, afraid and uncertain. Simon was artistic and a ladies' man and Becky was the shy, well-grounded partner in her store, but none of those characteristics were apparent in this story. They actually LOST their personality.
8957 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A Happy Ever After if there ever was one....This is a good read for a short story. I am loving this series and worth the money.
2131 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Move over Fifty Shades of Gray. Nikita Black is hear. This was a very hot read. Nikita worte ina way that was tasty and fun. We all need a little dirt in our lives. Check out her other books.
BORDER LAIR is the second book in the Dragon Knights series. While I do believe that this book is strong as a standalone, Adora and Jared are introduced in MAIDEN FLIGHT and their romance really stems from there. This book takes on a different approach than the first book. I thought D'Arc really changed the tone of the series with this one. Things are far more bigger in this book - war is approaching and dark times are ahead.
811 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book is OK for what it includes but it is missing perhaps the major cause of hypoglycemiaespecially reactive hypoglycemia-in many people. To overcome hypoglycemia, you first have to learn whether you have underlying problems that Prof. Steven Rochlitz is uniquely renowned for uncovering at last.
878 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 loved it
5000 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love the writing style of the CEV Bible. It is written in paragraph form (except for Psalms, of course) and in modern day English. Occasionally, the wording will throw me because it IS so modern (used the words garbage dump and cottage cheese). Overall, this is the Bible I reach for even though I have several different translations at my house.
5032 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enlightening
4439 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very nice variation of the P & P with many lovely moments of angst and love. I liked the style of writing as well. All of ms. Louise's are well worth the read.
Duncan Traherne is a vampire with a conscience. Fearful of killing people by draining their life forces completely, he's retreated into an isolated cave and made it his home, resigning himself to a life of solitude, until one day that solitude is interrupted by a most prepossessing young lady...
This book is definitely not for everyone. It's about a horrifying topic. But it's something that happens every single day. I think that is the message that Elizabeth Scott was trying to get across. This is happening right under our noses all the time. Do we look the other way? Do we not pay enough attention to the odd young girl and her "Dad" that live next door? That's really scary to think about. But that's what this book does. It makes you think.
In short I found the story choppy, sad, and with a drawn out sub theme.
1242 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I had a hard time staying with this one!!!! Why do some authors feel they must use a foreign language to such a great extent????? Most times when I read something, I can fill in the blanks.....not this one!
I would have liked to have known the brevity of this publication before paying money for it.
Funny doesn't get much funnier than this.
8447 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good
2809 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Sorry to say that I stopped reading at about 40% . I had hoped that the writing and characters would improve, but no luck.
The backgrounds and situations painted by Banville here are simply marvelous. The first part of the book contains many symbolic scenes that emphasize the alienation and separation between people and how difficult it can be to overcome these vast differences. The author settles down a bit in the second and third parts of the story while managing to keep the story moving at a fevered pace. I have never been to Europe, but I feel like I have after reading this book. Yes, Banville's descriptive powers are that good.
9909 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book charts the romance of two secondary characters from a previous novel The Marriage List. It is a fabulous book. Despite the "sexy" moniker, this book is actually not smutty at all. There is 1 sex scene that was absolutely delicious and 1 other scene which did not involve sex but pretty much everything else. The erotic blended with the romance in a completely believable way. It was very well-written. The characters are excellent as well. I am intrigued by Lillian and would like to read her story. Lady Iona is an untouchable paragon, or so she seems. In reality her cold, perfect exterior hides a passionate inner self that longs to break free. After helping her friend in romance and meeting Lord Wynters, Iona's staid existence is no longer enough. A chance meeting in Bath with Lord Wynters gives Iona the perfect ploy to break out of her overly obedient and dutiful life: she will ask Lord Wynters to give her lessons on living the life of a rogue, taking her pleasures when and where she wants them and in the process she will learn how to emerge from her shell and take over control of her own life. Nathan, Lord Wynters, wants to put some polish on his blackened reputation in an effort to seal the life-long breach between him and the rest of his family. A respectable marriage should do the trick and who should he find staying in Bath, the lovely Lady Iona, a woman he had fallen in love with once and foolishly chased across the country only to be disappointed. Her reputation is more sterling than silver, she is gorgeous, and they were friends once; she's perfect. This story is more tragic than comic but it has its moments of levity. I greatly admire Iona's strength of character in the face of losing everything she held dear and of course, Nathan's unrequited love and passion and refusal to admit defeat - refreshing for a hero. An Excellent read. Very highly recommended for all Regency Romance lovers.
Especially Mav. And Duke had this whole persona going that was actually believable for a while there until midway through the books things begin becoming more apparent than ever.
Lorelei for all her power was still very "down to earth" and caring.
Third suggestion: Get an editor...'NUFF SAID.
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If Frank's jetsetting life-style is too much to believe, then you will have a great time reading of his jail escapes by 1.) fishing himself down an airplane toilet and 2.) just simply walking out of prison after convincing guards he was undercover.
5596 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I always have to shift my way of thinking when I read a novella. Shorter stories just don't have the space to give a lot of background and reasoning for their character's actions. This was a fast paced romance where you're promised to be pitched head-first into the storyline. The author writes beautifully and the copy is professional. A couple of times I wondered at the immaturity of the female. I wanted more explanation for her actions - trust issues, commitment etc. Again, this kind of background can be hard to convey in a short space. When I learned she was only 20 it justified her decision-making a little more. That aside, this book delivers what it promises; A steamy romance novella!
This is a book about a different kind of Christianity, one based on love and reminiscent of Jesus---authentic and moving---for all of those who are turned off by the religious right and what today passes for the "Good News". It is refreshing and eye-opening to see a secular leftist lesbian experience a radical conversion to Christianity based around feeding others' physical, spiritual and emotional hunger through food pantries. Jesus said "Feed My sheep", and the author does this, and chronicles her journey. She is the kind of Christian I want to be, not hate-based or fear-based or dogma-based, but faithful to the actual Gospel, which is violently at odds with the way faith is sometimes practiced today.
1299 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book had the potential to be five stars and came up just short for me, which is a bit of a disappointment for me. It is one of the most original and refreshing novels that I've read in recent memory. Diaz's voice is distinctive, he takes risks and creates wonderfully entertaining and vivid characters.
4948 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was written by a veteran of the civil war for those who are interested in camping out. He takes you step by step through the different types of camping - single day hiking, camping with a party on foot and with horses and wagons, etc. as well as how to build shelters, what to bring, all kinds of useful hints and tips that are still of use today. Of course, the information is sometimes dated, but it's interesting none-the-less. I actually laughed out loud when he described how to camp with a group of men. He lists the names of 12 made-up men and distributes the "chores" amongst them explaining how to be a leader on this type of camping. He explains that you have to assign jobs for each person at the beginning of the trip and see who has what aptitude and interest in those jobs. After a few days, you reassess and reassign. When he gets to the explanation of the results and lists those men again and what their (hypothetical) jobs actually might end up being after shifting around, I laughed when he described one man as useless and one who didn't like camping and went home. I think that even if you are not an outdoorsy person you would still find it interesting to read about what someone from that era thought was important to share with his readers.
4983 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The author, Brian S. Pratt, said he wrote this series because he hated stories with subplots. This book is one entire Subplot. You won't get one centimeter closer to solving the mystery of The Morcyth Sage in the Fires of Prophecy book. Well, at least until you read the Epilog! I wasted $5.95 on a subplot that was entirely about trying to find Miko. Not to mention a very tedious process getting there. Constant obstacles, rabbit trails occurring to delay it so it consumes the entire book. If you enjoy the constant stress of being faced with overwhelming odds, and vivid depictions of killing, murdering (by slitting throats) scores of people in the process each time James extricates himself from these situations, you will enjoy this book. Its a 7 book series, so there is no suspense.you KNOW James will survive everything. The ingenuity he displayed in the first book was severely lacking in this book. Just stupendous displays of magic followed by days of being incapacitated by it. If they were a reasonable price, I might try another one, but I won't be spending $5.95 on another one. The author seems to be more interested in making a lot of money than delivering a satisfying story.
8176 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 As others point out, this isn't a complete collection by any means - and in one instance (Triplanetary) the section is missing the first 80 pages (which can be found on Gutenberg, if you're so inclined).
3116 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This has to be the most successful lifestyle change I have ever made.
****
2691 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I just couldn't get interested in this book. It felt like the characters didn't act like themselves, the writing seemed simplistic and it just dragged.
9203 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this then bought the trilogy to finish the series
It's actually a book filled with 'gossip' about the caesers more than their military exploits. Filled with intrigue and scandals. If that interests you then you will find this enjoyable.
1459 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved Kidd's book. Beautifully written and thoroughly enlightening. Every one should read it. Want to know what the Deep South is really like? This book will give you a glimpse.
One of our greatest writers....
Images of the other books in the set can be found when you click on "Look inside" on the image of the cover of these books:
The story line (I'm not sure an autobiography can have such a thing, but this one seems to) is terrifically entertaining. The only thing that holds it back from a five star rating is the writing was merely adequate.
Gabe/Jordan although liked Sawyer and Morgan in buckhorn beginnings more, this sequel is good. Very sexy men, courageous women. Fun and loving family. Great read but wasn't as good as the first book. Even though Jordan and Gabe sexy as all their brothers it wasn't as sexy a story, they both felt almost pushed through to get their happily ever after. Gabe and Jordan are both well sought out bachelors but once they catch their ideal women their as lost as their brothers. It just felt too quick and rushed I pared to Sawyer (my fav) and Morgan (so sexy)
6199 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After I read the first book I was hooked. Loved the characters and hated the antagonists...,just what the author intended I'm sure. I loved the fact that the story continued with the exploration of new characters on the story.
8759 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this book. I read the series out of order but I think this might be the hottest. I loved both Sarah and Gabe. I love a strong Dom. I also love that Sarah's abilities are superior to Gabe's but she submits to her man willingly. (That is until he pisses her off)
3393 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 i liked it
Will this "Money Makeover" be easy? Dave Ramsey believes that anyone can get back on track with a little self-discipline and sacrifice. The stories in this book are amazing and some of the letters from people who tried the program are very encouraging. This book can be read in a few hours but the lessons it teaches will stay with you for life. This is the book to read if you want to avoid common scams and bad decisions.
Reviewer, TwoLips Reviews, LLC
7. And, my favorite point of all - do not be consumed with what other people think as you tighten your belt and reduce unnecessary spending. While they may laugh at you remember, you will get the last laugh when you are out of debt while they are sinking in debt!!!
Onto the subject at hand. These translators had the good intention of trying to create a Bible that was understandable by people who didn't have large vocabularies. They also wanted to make a translation that was pleasant to listen to. An especially good passage here is that: "You shall not commit adultery" ("Exodus" 20:14 RSV) becomes: "Be faithful in marriage" ("Exodus" 20:14 CEV). Another really well put passage is: "What will you gain if you own the whole world but destroy yourself?" ("Matthew" 6:26 CEV).
Good coverage for the Valley of the Sun.
In a nutshell, the plot revolves around a somewhat undefined 'game' at which a labyrinth plays an integral part in protecting the city in which it is located. With the anger of a spurned woman, Ariadne of Crete beseiges her half-man half-bull brother Asterion to teach her the dark ways that will help her destroy the power of the labyrinth after Theseus throws her over for her younger sister. Of course, as mistress of the labyrinth, she leaves a backdoor for herself and her female progeny--a way in which to recreate the game in a future time and reclaim her power. Approximately 100 years later, Ariadne's heir Genvesa is all but ready, however she needs a King man to help her dance the mystical powers of the game back into being and forever trap Asterion in the center of the maze. Trojan Brutus, adept at the game, is her man and through a series of ploys and adventures, Genvesa lures him from Greece to the misty land of Albion--the southern portion of the British Isles. One crucial problem arises to snag Genvesa's plans when Brutus impulsively takes Cornelia, the daughter of a conquered king, as his wife and drags her along on his quest for the promised land of New Troy. In Albion, Genvesa has all but destroyed the old god and goddess that ruled the island. When the Albion mother goddess, Mag, Genvesa's chief foe, hides within Cornelia, Genvesa's plans to reconstruct the game are almost permanently foiled.
3299 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Ritual Bath was both an insight into Judaic culture and a wonderful criminal suspense novel. It was not only a refreshing look into the start of the new mystery super couple, who can overcome anything so long as they have each other, (a rare find these days), and a suspenseful mystery. Bravo Faye Kellerman. I look forward to many more Rina Lazerus/Peter Decker novels! mystery.
Overall this is an excellent pre-series launch. It got my attention. Sadly it was so amazing it's probably why the first official book in the Alpha and Omega series was such a let down. (Who knows maybe I'll like it more on my reread. Because I can barely remember it!) It introduces an excellent power couple and I can't wait to see them actually fall in love. Because Mating in Briggs world isn't like basic romance novel crap. Not to mention that Anna will be going up to the Marrok's territory. Oh. Yeah.
2510 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Easy to follow recipes without a daunting list of ingredients, I know some people are critical of the author's use of mixes and premade items but for someone like me who doesn't like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen and is looking for ways to cut calories, then this might be the book for you. I can vouch for the apple blueberry pancakes. I got the book from the library first but then ended up buying it because I can see it is a book I will go back to over and over again.
2790 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Deep within the shadowed and mysterious forests of Transylvania live five sisters; Tati, Jena, Iulia, Paula, and Stela. Each Full Moon the sisters slip through a secret portal into the Other World, where they dance the night away with the place's peculiar but inviting inhabitants. But back in their own world, the sisters' quiet lives are thrown wildly off course as their sickly merchant father leaves for warmer climates during the fierce and bitter Transylvanian winter. Jena is left in charge of the business until he returns. But their cousin Cezar is dubious at Jena's abilities, and begins to strip her of her responsibilities, until the sisters are prisoners in their own home.
4950 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All the way through this volume I kept wondering why it had never came up in 16 years of schooling, including a degree in Pol. Sci. Absolutely the best history of early America you will find. Written by a man who was there through those tumultuous times and who established precedences for a rigorous, vital, Supreme Court. Read this and understand more fully a tradition that has been discarded these days in favor of political hackery, a loss to everyone living in this nation trying to respect our laws.
6496 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was my first Annis Ward Jackson book. The author was recommended to me by the librarian in the town where I spend my summers located near the Blue Ridge Parkway. I have actually heard the author speak at a program on herbs. The book was excellent. I really didn't want to put it down. It was a page turner.
5. Alexandra Ivy's When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, Book 1) - vamp/demon/were romance with loosely connected characters
9298 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 sometimes a book bible is hard to hold. and a kindle one is easier to take with you to church
Kallysten has created a truly unique universe for her stories and this is only the second of her books that I've read that has been set in The Demons Age. I think that the setting and storyline for this time period is very exciting and adds a unique twist to an already fascinating world.
8350 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Max is to eventually be the KIng of Cordova. Tara is his Administrative Assistant, She thinks he is GEORGEOUS, but she is not suitable to be seen with him! He feels just the opposite an d pursues her! Read this well written Book an d be as surprised as I was!
Yes Patrizio said some cruel things to her, but he still always showed concern to her physical well-being. He showed a caring side even when he said the opposite. As he was the wronged party, he didn't have to even do that much. And he more than made up for it in the end, even after she called the other man's name while she was in the hospital. Even after that, he still wanted to care for and support her.
5698 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have not read yet.
9600 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Cut my teeth on Mary Roberts Rinehart and Agatha Christie when a teen ager. Rinehart's stories are compelling and well written. Can always curl up with one of her stories and relax.
I love Ann Jacobs sensual romances because they tell a story, you don't just get continous sex.
9497 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I thought this book was going to be boring. Because it started off slow and a little uninteresting. But, once it got to the body of the story it became a page turner. If you like adventure, sleuthing, some romance and of course murder, in your mystery reads. Than this is a worthy read. Also, if you like aviation and treasure hunting topics this book will truly interest you. Because it has all of those topics masterfully intertwined into a very good read.
4963 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good story. I liked the plot and characters. Great world building. I look forward to reading more of these vampires.
It was hot, though, I'll say that. And I do have a soft spot for the themes of unrequited love (or lust) and love (lust) from afar, like Gage had for Hailey. He was kind of geeky-cute with his affections and I enjoyed that aspect very much. For a quick read that will definitely raise a gal's body temp, I'd recommend this one, but I personally would have liked more story and a less annoying conflict.
6847 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enjoyed this book. While some of it was written in the vernacular of it's time it gave this book at times a little bit difficult to under stand. All in all it was a fun and interesting read.
1017 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 One issue trial. Format not strong.
RECOMMENDATIONS: (some of these are more erotic than others...)
Bob Moat's can tell a great story and his books are always easy to read. So pick up your copy today of this excellent detective story (at a great price too!) and get hooked on Jim's adventures.
4138 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Stellar! Chopra has such a way with words and concepts. He presents the Jesus that those on a spiritual path would encounter. He outlines how that path is likely to lead one.
I was scared, I was astonished, I cried with joy and I rode a roller coaster as I read this book. If you like Biographies this is a great book, if you like business biographies and you like Facebook well this book is worth you money and your time to read. I love Facebook. I have a group on Facebook called "Open Heavens and Intimacy with Jesus" that has grown from an initial invite of 1000 of my friends to just on 14,000 members in 14 months. It is sort of like an online church and takes up a lot of my time. The Facebook advertises my group for me and at one stage my group was growing at 400 people per week from organic Facebook promotions, something I was really impressed with. I say that to say that Facebook is a very big part of my life and it was very heartwarming to read the story of a guy who struggled and built something that is redefining how business advertises.
525 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Overall Rating: 5.0 // Action: 4.0 / Emotion: 4.0 / Romance: 4.0 / Sensuous: 3.5 / Suspense: 5.0 // Laughter: 2 / Grins: 3 // Tears: 1 / Teary: 2
6551 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My rating should be enough of and answer, I either liked it or I did not like it! Thank You!
Drama, a little action, a whole lotta laughter and steamy hot sexy times but also someone finally got what they so deserved.
9243 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 THIS BOOK HAS NON-STOP DRAMA AND LOVE FROM START TO FINISH. ZURI DAY IS A ONE OF A KIND STORYTELLER IN MY MIND,AND ALL I CAN SAY IS KEEP IT UP GIRL.
9. Nalini Singh's Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changelings, Book 1) - romance series which features weres and psychics, but also carries plotlines with some substance
8704 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really enjoyed ready this story about a shy wall flower and her sexy boss. It was an easy read and I really enjoyed the characters.
"and it was sadly like a hood over the head of an angel, but better safe than sorry.
4327 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I grew up on the Winnie the Pooh Disney movies and the short picture books. But I recently realized that I had never read the original Pooh books! So that's why I bought this book (and it's sequel). This book is so wonderful and brings back so many memories of childhood and innocence! I enjoyed reading it, even as an adult! You're never too old for Winnie the Pooh! This book is the original and therefore it has black and white illustrations. I had no problem with the lovely black and white illustrations, but I know some people were hoping for color. So I figured I should specify that if you are looking for color or prefer color pictures, then this isn't the book for you. But like I said I enjoyed the book immensely and the illustrations are cute and very well done! This is a must buy for any Pooh Fan!
It is extremely difficult to like Axel Vander. He is a mean-spirited, misogynistic, malicious, petty jerk. Moreover, Vander would be the first to admit that he is a jerk. He simply doesn't care what other people think about him, at least not on the surface. And he lies, oh how he lies. He describes himself as a "virtuoso of lies" and admits he spent his entire career as an academic attacking others while building his own career on superficiality. He rarely read the things he attacked and read less of those things on which he built his reputation. Everyone in Vander's life suffered through his unbearable presence, especially his late wife Magda. Vander ignored Magda until a bout with Alzheimer's disease finally forced him to deal with her. Although Vander may be the biggest jerk in the history of literature, occasional phrases or thoughts he has hint at someone greater than the sum of his parts.
What this book is about
1205 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved all four books
1215 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just delightful reading. She writes her stories in Ohio, which makes them so believable and funny at the same time.
Among all the cheerleader
I like this series, most of the shifter series I've read are dark and serious, I like these!
1390 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read a book recently about a white skinned black woman in the south and was blown away by what I learned from it. I grew up during the 60s turmoil and couldn't believe the evils of racism. It's no wonder there is so much hatred. Love is a necessity to happiness. Thank goodness this amazing black women knew how to love. West coast living was so different from the South. This is an amazing work even if it is fiction. It still is filled with a lot of truths.
6739 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An entertaining historical mystery series that kept my interest throughout. I'll be buying the next book in the series.
8157 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story is touching, intense, and full of love and desire. It grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go. Max and Hunter make you truly believe in happily ever after!
7424 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This review will appear at My Secret Romance Book Reviews
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7805 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Daniel "Duke" Warren and Maverick "Mav" Holmes are roommates and teammates. They're also opposites, and sometimes Duke drives Mav insane. Still, they're best friends, and they'd do anything for each other. When Duke says he doesn't have enough money to make the rent, Mav's ready and willing to help him out--until he finds out how Duke intends to get the money. Posing for a website called Str8te Boys doesn't seem like such a good idea. On top of that, Duke's been challenging him to play "gay chicken," a game of seeing how far you can go without freaking out. Mav's confused, but things are about to get a lot more confusing...
5845 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 REVISED 05-06-13: My initial inclination was to rate this set 4 or 5 stars until I realized it TOTALLY and consistently ignored Austen's use of italics in all her major works. Where Austen italicized a word for emphasis, this Bedford edition doesn't do so. Nor does it use all caps to equal italics, nor even before-and-after underlines (_like this_) the way some other editions do. When this was priced at only a dollar, some readers might have been willing to overlook this defect (if they were even aware of it), but now that the price has doubled to $1.99 (the same price as 2 superior editions in the Kindle Store), one shouldn't have to. I consider this a serious enough flaw to rate this Bedford edition only 2 stars (and as a fan of Jane Austen, I was sorely tempted to even rate it one lower).
There is very little downside to this entertaining book, but I will mention blood and gore beyond what I consider moderation, so I reluctantly withdrew one star. I was a bit confused by the ending section (did I miss the toll booth signs?) and wondered if it was primarily to calm us readers down after the last carnage.
Catering to humans and vampires at his new club, Brett Andrews thought he had it all including the beautiful vampire, Lisa. When Lisas old lover shows up at the club, Brett begins to fear that he will lose her, but thats not in Lisa or Leos plans at all.
Lassen Idana is lower-ranked Half Bloods, taken from his small town and converted into Rohyr's paramour. With his calming personality and dignity, he earns the respect of most people.
Go ahead and check it out. Plus there are horses! Everybody loves horses!
3533 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 WOW! I NEVER KNEW WHAT I HAD MISSED IN NOT READING THIS BOOK YEARS EARLIER. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT STARTED OUR COUNTRIES DRIFT FROM THE CONSTITUTION THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU
8225 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked it a lot. This could have been a lot longer for me. All of the characters were great and the chemistry was sizzlin'.
When these two men meet and collide, what comes out is an unstable relationship that kept me turning the pages to see what good might come from such unpromising premises. We are in James' head all the time, so maybe that's the reason why he always seems so contained and closed and tightly wound. Sedge on the contrary seems always to projects himself to the outside. They couldn't be more different.
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Conclusion:
I have to give a lot of credit to the author, Jennifer Haymore. To use this plot in a regency historical romance, and in a debut novel no doubt, was brave, unique, and intriguing. So, bravo Jennifer! She truly understands the style and period for regency. The characters were relatable and engaging. You could feel their frustration and torment seeping out of the page. The secondary characters moved the plot along nicely and were charming, as well. There weren't any moments throughout the story where I lost interest, nor were where any dead spots. The setting was spectacular and you could envision it easily.
I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16, and started struggling with my weight around the same time. I was never obese, but I was always overweight, even though I was active. Over the years, I've tried EVERYTHING. For 4 months earlier this year, I did a vegan diet, and stuck to a 1,600 calorie diet. I did "Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga" 6 days a week, and I walked 3 days a week. In those 4 months, I GAINED ten pounds. I was working my BUTT off- but my butt was getting bigger. ;)
I noticed a couple of formatting issues. The book jumped between two different font sizes in the early chapters, and in the latter chapters there were several incidences of incorrect indentation.
359 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I will give this book 5 stars because while I liked all of the marx brothers, Groucho, Chico, Harpo, Gummo, and Zeppo. Carlo (or as he was named by his folks "Karl") is the funniest and the best writer. By the way, he was the inspiration for Groucho's "Captain Spaulding"
Lena deLeon
Another problem is that anyone who opposes Christ or the apostles has to be called 'THEY.' This is preposterous. Part of knowing Christianity is that the bulk of Israel and its populations rejected Christ and why.
All n' all a good guilty pleasure read. Something to read at the beach or in the park. Though the arousal factor could present interesting moments. LOL!
4894 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not too short, not too long, just the perfect amount of pages for a train ride to work. Loved the characters.
Dr. Thompson contends that people who reduce their glycemic load will not only lose weight, but will also lose their desire for starchy and sugary carbohydrates which cause spikes in your blood glucose and ultimately weight gain. However, he contends that "sugar can be your ally" in weight loss because it can stimulate your tastebuds. I don't think so! Sugar is very addictive and can lead some people who cannot control their urge to eat more and more of it to go overboard. With all due respect to Dr. Thompson, that part of his diet is not very wise.
IRRESISTIBLE is my favorite and most enjoyable. Walker Buchanan is a warrior who returns home seeking peace and finds the joy of love and the need to rescue a young single mother and her daughter.
Although the framers of our Constitution did a great job at putting checks on Congress and the president, they didn't do as well in restraints on the courts. This Constitutional `Achilles heel' has allowed the judiciary in general, and the Supreme Court in particular, to function as an oligarchy. Five unelected, unaccountable justices on the Supreme Court have usurped power to the point that they can essentially dictate policy to the nation.
7304 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So, I wasn't expecting much from this entry since most of the reviews said the previous work was much better written. However, I beg to differ. I think this is the best book in the series, as it really brings the whole series together for a raging finale in the next book.
Since Claire has been making New Years resolutions she figures she might as well go through with them so, she agrees to join Mason and Hunter for an overnight mnage. At least that's the reason she gives herself.
5608 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For those who travel on the large party ships of today, it may be difficult to understand the liners of forty years ago as very accurately described here. The life and culture of the ship's crew and the saga of a young officer who refuses to accept that the love of his life was simply a week long adventure, are all packed into one fine beach read...or a ship read.
4121 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My partner and I already have a great relationship. Still, this book took it to a new level. Hold Me Tight is not just for those looking to repair, but ALL couples. Easy to follow, lots of great stories, a real gem. I recommend this to EVERYONE. Thank you! :)
But just a list of facts doesn't make for a great story. Diaz's "The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" is good, but a little too full of its own writing trickery to make me truly fall in love with it. The multiple narrators, randomized timeline, and quick chapter cuts all make the book interesting but keep me from completely diving into its world. As a comparison, I am reading PD James The Children of Men . I realize they are very different books with very different intentions, but her simple, plain-spoken and unpretentious English draws me into the story in a way that Diaz's authorial stylings never really could.
2659 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I smiled all day while I read this. Wonderful storyline. Lovely character variations. The perfect had their flaws too. Another Abigail Reynolds page turner.
Mara and Josh both agree that they're not going to divorce but they realize that protecting themselves with a pre-nup makes sense. But when Josh adds a "cheating clause" Mara is offended and ends the best relationship she's ever had. Will she get over the hurt? And if she knows she's not going to cheat, why did the clause bother her so much?
This was an excellent story where you will be immersed in Markhat's world. I loved the plot/storyline.
Karigan is swept up into events after getting in trouble in her school by beating up one of the Lord's sons. Thinking that her father could take care of things, she sets-off to meet him and tell her part of the story before the school does when a horse with a dying rider comes into her mist.
1926 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome
9845 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a well written and literate look at Dante's Inferno and the many characters that inhabit this world.
It starts out like a horror/werewolf story but quickly becomes a credible account of creatures coming through energy portals into this world from a parallel universe.
If you have never read this book and you are married, read it. If you are getting married soon, read it. If you plan to get married one day, read it. Basically what I am saying is, read this book. It will help you and save you some headache because you might be able to respond in the correct way when communicating with your lovely wife/fianc/girlfriend.
7533 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I find it difficult to navigate. There are just so many pages and you cannot pick a selection by clicking on a table of contents. The book I started was Roughing It. It has pages of chapter listings in the Table of Contents before you get to the actual book and you have to advance page by page through the table to get to Chapter 1. Sometimes I found myself in another book instead of another page. (Have not figured that out yet but will work on it.)
876 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the Ladies in my art class recommend the series to me
7019 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My title pretty much says it all. I watched the TV program, and decided to read the first book. The author has a strange sense of humor, but most cops have that, and the main character is certainly a cop. The character sees things a normal person might say are impossible... Perhaps, perhaps not.
7923 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Holy Cow! This really got my attention. It was short and left on just the perfect cliffhanger to have me dying to read more. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series. I am dying to know more about what's going on!
Dreamland starts in a dark, hypnotic swirl of smoke, promising shadows and magic...and quickly becomes something else...something more...real. Kid Twist, immigrant and self-appointed savoir of children running free in the streets rescues a dwarf disguised as a newsboy and a a young man in danger of having his back broken by the dreadful Gyp the Blood, extortionist and pimp, by brandishing a shovel which he uses to knock Gyp out cold, and then runs, knowing he has incurred the wrath of a dangerous and powerful enemy.
So after I skipped five thirds of the book, and got to the actual Manifesto, I was disappointed. Everything I knew about Communism wasn't there much. It talks about social classes and such, as you'd expect, but oddly, I didn't feel like it read like a manifesto. At any rate, I expected far more arguments. Instead, all you get is, roughly, a description of what Communism is, and by "Communism", I mean the type you had in 1840, which may or may not have all that much to do with the Communism we all know. Can't blame Marx for that, but instead of 218 pages of introduction on the details of what led to the manifesto, maybe more about 20th century Communism? Maybe other texts? Maybe excerpts from The Capital? I don't know, but 218 pages of introduction for such a short text should be justified, very justified, and in my opinion, it wasn't. I feel like I bought two books instead of one. No doubt, this introductory essay is precious for anyone who studies Karl Marx, and that's exactly why I doubt that a Penguin Classics is the right place to have it. Only specialists will enjoy it, and people who have never read the Communist Manifesto will not be so interested. 218 pages of intro, and 40 pages of main text, I had never seen that before.
8629 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love all of Ms Lennox's work, but this is my favorite by far. Antonia is lovely person, someone I'd like to know for real. And Brett is the perfect Alpha male! Oh, I know he isn't a wolf or a vamp, but he's that perfect blend of strong and smart and kind and funny - on and on. You'll never get tired of them or their story, I promise.
9040 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you don't believe in love this story will change your mind. The story includes all sides of a person's life who decides to get married. Love has no boundaries when two consenting adults are involved as well as it shouldn't . This story is about what all human's strive for, some one to love, trust and to grow old with.
Dana Arthur is on a job search. After many different jobs she applies for a receptionist position at Cowell and Dirk. Dana hopes that this maybe the one job that she has been searching for. Little does she know but this job requires some unique training. Executive Vice President Simon Dirk is there to train her while Mr. Cowell is away. Could Dana's job searches finally be over?
8690 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story is great for breakfast and lunch with the storyline and I love story between themselves and their love
Don Blankenship
One night Jim receives an e-mail from an old high school friend asking for him to call, that she needs his help. When he picks up the phone and calls, he is greeted on the other end by a police officer informing him his friend had been murdered. Jim is stunned by this revelation and wonders what is going on?
You will like it.
3054 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't write reviews for books as it takes me too long to read them on my Kindle that's why I give them a 4 rating.
6217 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 lots of ups and downs with our queen in distress. read as she learns how to takeep control of her own destiny and struggle to find happiness with the man that She wants!
Jen's marriage is just the opposite. Her husband Eric entered into their marriage knowing that Jen loved him but wasn't in love with him. As a wedding gift Eric bank rolled Jen's start up business with a stipulation in the pre-nup that if they divorce before their five year anniversary, Eric owns half the company and Jen has to pay back his investment. Now with the business on the brink of national success, Eric has realized that he was wrong into thinking he could make the marriage work and Jen is left wondering what's more important; success or her marriage?
477 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome book full of suspense and action.
The Cold Dish is at the top. I listened to George Guidall narrate the book and then decided to buy the book to see if appraisal of the book is in any way affected because of Guidall's outstanding narration.
Overall I enjoyed Wolf Flights, and would still recommend it despite what seems to be mostly negative comments. It is sexy, sometimes tortured, but also has moments of fun banter that will make you smile and maybe even make you laugh. I liked their love story. I liked that Missy turned to Tad, and I thought their Omega abilities were an interesting challenge. While I liked Tad as a character, he's just not my cuppa as a hero which is where most of my problems lie. I also wanted more of their story. Because what I did like, I REALLY LIKED. I will definitely be looking for the next one in this series, Wolf Games, due out early spring of next year.
3795 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In the last book, Will and Evanlyn are captured by Skandians and are on their way to Skandia. They encounter trouble with another captain, and even with their new master Erka protecting them, things become really complicated. When they reach Skandia, Will is put to work on the paddle, the most dangerous and grueling job for a slave. Evanlyn needs to rescue Will and herself if they are to survive.
7367 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved it. I first came across Brenda Novak when I read her book, "A Baby of Her Own" in "A Sweet Life" Boxed Set (Fourteen Contemporary Romances. I liked it so much that I had to read Rebecca's story in "A Husband of Her Own," both of which were well worth the time and the money. They were both so good that I just bought her book,'A Family of Her Own' and I'm looking forward to reading it. Her characters are real and they show their strengths and weaknesses as well as their vulnerabilities. all of which make these books keepers.
The works in this compilation are obviously classics of the genre, and were the stepping stones on which Chandler developed his style which was later used in his more famous works, the novels featuring Philip Marlowe. However, despite that each story on its own, featured in its time as a magazine publication, may have been a success, the compilation is less successful. With the notable exception of "Pearls are a Nuisance", an obvious parody of the characters of Christie's time, and "I'll be Waiting", a moody piece which is also substantially the shortest in the collection, the stories here tend to blend together.
Highly recommend this title for the aspiring author who feels they can't start today.
2974 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Amy Parker had only room for one love in her life, and that was work. She was a junior partner at the law firm she worked for, but her goal was to make senior partner by the end of the year. Always known for iron control in all situations, everyone would be so surprised to find out the secret longing she harbored for her subordinate Justin Garrett. They were in Maui to get a deal hammered out before Christmas. Little did Amy realize, but Justin knew about her innermost fantasies as he had inadvertently opened her personal email, and read all about them in her conversations with her best friend Gloria. He planned to stake his claim to her this trip, and be the master of her body from now on. Amy was a different person in Hawaii. She was relaxed and free. Justin liked this Amy, but he knew also the problems they were facing, and the roadblocks she would throw in their path. They were competitive colleagues, and he was younger than she was. He didn't care about any of it, but knew that Amy would be over thinking this to death. Justin decided he would be the one to give Amy the life she deserved, as well as the best Christmas present he, and their client Mitch Magruder could possibly give her.
3629 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great
Character Development: 5 Stars
The only upside was the patient was cute. Sadly, things only get
4489 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You kind of hate saying that this was a good book, but it is just so well written that you can't deny that it is a great piece of literature. The main character goes though some completely terrifying physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Not only are these taking over Alice's head, but they find a way to wedge themselves in yours. It is almost overpowering.
I'm just so disappointed that this book didn't work for me because I had such high hopes for it in the beginning. I am kind of tempted to give the next book a try though, first books in a series can always be a bit hit and miss and since this series is still going strong after 24 books have been published there must be something good about it. So I may give it a second chance at some point but unfortunately I don't think I'll be in any rush, not when there are so many other books on my TBR pile that I'm actually excited about reading.
9629 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was intrigued by the plot of the book, a woman ditching her husband at a rest stop to escape abuse. While it dragged in some parts, I enjoyed the story and cheered for Margo.
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and hearing are also improving. Now if she can just get over her
As usual, the book is completely predictable, yet still enjoyable. There is one place that could be seen as a continuity error, as the person making the observation could not know of certain events described, but not many people are really going to pay attention to that sort of thing.
This wasn't the best of the Jacky Faber adventures, as far as my thoughts go, but it was still a lot of fun (and of course there is fun as well as action and adventure around with Jacky involved). It's definitely best if you read all the earlier books in order, since they are also a lot of fun and because you'll know about the characters who pop up in this book.
9563 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After reading the initial story I was a little disappointed but, after that, things definitely picked up. The one chapter having to do with the letters between Elizabeth and Darcy is priceless. I went back to re-read it just for the enjoyment of it--it was that good.
1190 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lori Foster is hit or miss for me, but usually does an excellent job with shorter stories and anthologies. She's able to make her characters come to life, even with the shorter word count, and can maintain the pacing, tension, and sizzle. These books are all part of her earlier work and are surprisingly good. I like the "alpha", protective aspects of the brothers, and the way they take care of those they love. This bundle is a great value. Enjoy!
Both men are attracted to Kaya and protecting her is a priority. They've never encountered anyone like her before but aren't exactly ready to share another woman either. How are they going to handle learning about her shifter abilities or the isolated life she's led? There's a world of difference between them. Can it be overcome? And what happens when Hunter and Jericho get called out on an assignment and must leave Kaya behind?
Again, I'd like to highlight that, even if dealing with Alpha males, and two of them actually, the story maintains a sweet and playful tone, with just the right dose of high emotional involvement, and basically all the insecurities of two young men who are facing first and true love.
1813 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't generally read historical erotica, however, I'd certainly be tempted to try more after this.
On that level alone, Christian did an excellent job. The story is well written and easy to visualize. Character investment was surprisingly good for a short story.
Nick Stone wants Lacey. He hates watching her with other men and will do what it takes to make her realize he is the man for her.
7440 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was not familiar with Jennifer Haymore and picked this up on a whim as something to read during a recent plane trip. I was totally surprised at the depth of the writing and got so caught up in the story, that I could hardly put the book down when the plane landed.
4912 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is all about feeling good while you read it as well as after it's finished. I dare anyone that has a sense of humor to read this and not laugh(18 years and older please)
First, the author of the blog has also created a good user guide for the Kindle. If you want good hints for using the Kindle, why not just buy his book? Most of his hints I already knew; I suspect the rest are already in his book.
I've been wanting to try the Argeneau series for such a long time now so when I was offered a review copy of A Quick Bite I was really excited and couldn't wait to get started. I'm a huge paranormal romance fan, it's one of my go to genres and I'll never get tired of reading about vampires and other creatures that go bump in the night. I picked this up expecting a fairly light and funny read along the lines of Katie MacAlister's Dark Ones series and I have to say for the first couple of chapters I thought that was exactly what I had got but unfortunately the humour got old very fast and I ended up hating most of the characters.
4082 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The author presents a carefully thought out theory about parallel universes and a primitive clan of literally bloodthirsty creatures that finds the portals into ours. The idea that world folk tales about scary life forms like vampires, werewolves and dragons could be explained by these border crossings is an interesting one and opens literary doors to exciting science fiction.
What ever the emotion, Theresa Weir most certainly knows how to tell a story. There was not one thing about this entire tale that I did not enjoy.
Received this ARC in exchange or an honest review.
The Simple Art of Murder is a collection of author favorites culled from short works of crime fiction by the legendary Raymond Chandler. The title, The Simple Art of Murder, is the same as that of an essay Chandler wrote in 1945. That essay, which can be found in this book, is a distillation of the author's views on the contemporary state of detective fiction, its future and its limitations. Whether you agree or disagree with the conclusions it presents, you will find it highly valuable reading, as it explains why and how Chandler wrote as he did.
Note: After reading about the modern day state of barbaric French prisons, it has given me a whole new outlook on the French and they're position on life, justice, even world politics. Whoa-a-a!
Lastly, there really wasn't much to the book other than steamy scenes and that became tiresome if you took those out it would be a very short novella, so if you want an unemotional erotic romance then this book is for you. This is my first read by this author so maybe her other books are different, better? I got this for free and would be hard pressed to purchase any of her other books or continue this series. Enjoy!
7186 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 don't care for it, if it was a whole book... different rating
This first book of a trilogy builds a believable world and the action increases as the book moves along.
9314 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 These are the only brand I will use. They give me just what I need and I will continue to use them in the future.
1772 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wish I could make this required reading in high schools across the United States.
675 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book so much; I had to buy one for my daughter and her friends to read this series.
A story that kept your attention from the start as the two get reacquainted working through the pain of loosing a baby. The rejection of parents that no matter what you do, it will never be right. To finally accept that the love they had are still alive and well.
I don't think I've ever before read a novel where the subject matter varies so widely and vividly, from Oscar's obsession with the fantasy genre to the brutal reign of Rafael Trujillo, the former president of the Dominican Republic. You might wonder how on earth these two subjects could meet in one book, but they do, and in a way that makes you see how inseparable they really are. The past figures so prevalently in the present - and the future, one presumes - that it can't be ignored or glossed over.
9693 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 While agreeing with Avid Reader that this is a Vegan polemic posing as science fiction, I would disagree about his calling it "liberal". Very few liberals are Vegan, and in my experience very few Vegans have much in the way of politics, liberal or conservative, beyond "eat Vegan". I'll be willing to agree with Avid Reader if he or she can name for me one liberal presidential candidate who didn't eat barbecue in Texas or brats in Wisconsin...
Silent on the Moor - I enjoyed this book a little less than the second, but probably as much as the first. The mystery was a little less important this time around and the pace a little slower, but we did get to meet some interesting new characters. I really loved Rosalie and how the story of Brisbane's early years turned out. The Allenbys were one messed up family. Julia was adorable as always and I loved to see her holding her own with Brisbane even more. The location descriptions were suitably creepy and I liked the inclusion of the egyptology subplot. All in all a solid entry into this series and I am eager to see what effect the ending of this book has on the final two novels.
The storyline was interesting enough to keep my interest. It was an easy read.
All of Maggies's books in my collection are awesome loved every one of them.
No matter what, when you begin to read Thater, you will immediately see his expertise in writing Olde and Middle English. In fact, for more than twenty-five years, Glenn G. Thater has written works of fiction and historical fiction focusing on the genres of heroic fantasy and sword and sorcery. The Gateway is first in his saga and certainly sets the stage for upcoming exciting adventurous battles! One thing I appreciated from this author was an extensive list of names, people, places and all things important for the Saga. It makes an easy reference and provides effective documentation and definition for the fantasy world that was created.
1475 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read from start to finish Leona and her sheik were very passionate and in love...he put the Alpha in Alpha male!!!!!!!!!! What more can I say you won't regret reading this novel! One of Reids better efforts.
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Karigan has taken Coblebay's sword and cloak as well as his horse. When she is confronted by the mercenary leader of the men following her, she finds that the cloak brooch can make her, and the horse, invisible to the pursuers. Later, she learns from the Berry sisters, who were kind enough to invite her to brunch, that she is being accompanied and protected by Coblebay's ghost and that the brooch is an arcane relic. Moreover, the brooch has accepted her as a Green Rider.
I found it quite a chore to read but necessary as it's a document that has had an inordinate amount of impact on our world and it's communist ideas continue to brainwash the people of North Korea and Cuba (both third world countries led by dictators). I'm glad I read it too because I learned that sometimes ideas that are meant to be beneficial to mankind can be subverted by others to exploit people and change the stated purpose to something completely different, like Nietzsches' "Superman" theory with Hitler's Nazi party.
8063 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kaya has been alone almost all her life as a cougar shape shifter. She's felt abandoned by her family due to unforeseen circumstances after escaping her captors. But she's found Hunter and Jericho in the mountains of Colorado; pulled by a force beyond her control. Now that the three of them are together she almost lost them through an unexpected tragedy. Old baggage rises to the surface as she feels abandoned once again through no fault of their own. But unbeknownst to all of them there is a HEA in store for this mnage and an especially happy reunion in Kaya's future.
3079 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In olden days in the world of man called Midgaard in the kingdom of Lomion, there was a gathering... Lord Aradon Eotrus was missing. His oldest son, Brother Claradon Eotrus, a Caradonian Knight had pulled together a band to find him. But just as it had been when Lord Aradon had gone, when the night came, a great wailing began...and the mist would descend... for what came was not of this world...
6223 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved that Jamie and Malcolm were given there own happy ending. The story has the power to make you feel the hurt Jamie felt and the shame Malcolm feels after learning the truth. I loved this story, as I have every story by May McGoldrick. The writing is excellent and the stories are masterfully told. I can't wait to begin Flame for the second time!
I did like this book, although I was irritated with Anna Mae at the beginning of the book. She is upset that Harley is leaving and didn't consult her. Instead of trying to talk about the problem, she acts like a spoiled child and gives him the silent treatment. Other than that, they both come to realize that it is best to make sure you don't leave things unsaid. Anna especially learns this lesson when a man from another town brings news of the castle project. And all I can say about Jack is he is a bad, bad man!
What none of them could have guessed is that the attraction between Connor and Maddie is more than just physical. She shares an emotional bond with him that she's never felt with Gabe but that doesn't change the facts that she is Gabe's girlfriend. She doesn't realize the closeness Gabe and Connor share or their commitment to the strict rules they abide by when they share a woman.
Only notable bits:
7746 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is an interesting story, with some fun twists and unexpected turns. It all ties up nicely at the end and left me satisfied. There are some misused words and faulty punctuation--could have benefited from one more editing, but overall, a fun read. Nothing heavy or profound, but entertaining.
5808 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I am not a big fan of historical and this book had a lot of The grammar errors in the text detracted from the story somewhat. Lady Gabriella is sold by her husband because she is barren. Drummond is the buyer. Full of sexual encounters between the two lovers. I found some of the things in the book unbelievable like being married 25 years and never seeing a naked man really. I have yet to decide if I want to continue with this series.
Then they reach a small town and take rooms in an inn. Horace and Halt have real beds to sleep on. But then Deparnieux -- the local warlord -- arrives to challenge Horace to a duel.
Armchair Interviews says: For other exciting thrillers by Allison Brennan, read The Prey and The Hunt.
The following nicely illustrates how net (new) investment (productivity increases) took place before medium of exchange, while (1) also illustrating how such net (new) investments spurred trade between separated communities; and (2) clarifying Marx's confusion as to what came first to alter social relations, (i) machines; or (ii) something else preceding machines...
Dave presents seven steps to financial peace of mind. He advocates checking them off one at a time. Once step one is finished, move on to step two.
Ley
4378 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Brett Andrews has been living with and loving Lisa for almost a year. He adores watching her stalk prey in which to feed when she goes to their club downstairs. Tonight is no different, except Lisa brings her prey home and Brett finds out he is a vampire as well.
Carl Alves author of Conjesero
Author: Brenda Jackson
Which brings me to my comparison between the books and the TV series. Honestly, I love them both. There are characters that are in both. Some are similar and some have been changed slightly to fit the TV series. The descriptions of the characters aren't quite the same in some instances, but that didn't bother me at all. I will admit that even though I liked Craig Johnson's descriptions, I found myself picturing the TV characters in my head as I read the book. What can I say, I was introduced to them first. :) One thing that bothers me in reading written dialogue on a regular basis is the lack of contractions. It just seems so formal in normal conversation to not use them. In a strange way Henry's lack of contraction use made me smile. Not only did Walt mention the fact but that's exactly how the character on the TV series talks as well. There's also a strong spiritual aspect that I enjoy in both the book and the TV series. Sometimes familiarity is a good thing. As far as the story line goes, at least for the first book, you may think you know how the story's going to pan out if you've watched the series, but the book takes a totally different slant, which I enjoyed. It kept me on my toes and it allows me to watch and read and not have either outcome spoiled. It's the little things really. ;)
4621 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed the subject and the characters. My only problem was that the author took too long to get from point to point. To much detail for what was obvious. Still it was well written and I enjoyed it.
755 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I live in a town adjacent a 'medium' sized city in Massachusetts. The local newspapers leave a lot to be desired.
I truly enjoyed this book. There is a lot of business complication that is interesting to watch them work through. The romance between Vicki & David is sweet, hot, and so heart full. These two are meant to be together.
Thanks for reading my review!!
As the case proceeds Longmire has to decide who to hold under suspicion and how to save the other boys that were involved in the case. The characters are all believable and complex. Though some feel that Longmire is too laid back, he is always thinking and trying to solve the case and to take care of the personal things in his own life. Of course with complex characters the case gets more and more complex as you read. I was a fan of Longmire from watching the series on TV but I am more of a fan now and cannot wait to get into the rest of Johnson's books about the people and the sheriff of Absaroka County Wyoming.
One could wonder if most modern authors read this work and were all mightily influenced by it.
She tries to avert a war, is caught, imprisoned, escapes, and has a price on her head. The First Magician wants her dead, the Fire Starter wants her soul, and the Commander's Assassin wants her.
6771 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story was pretty good. Not too much paranormal, but just enough to keep you interested, along with a really well thought out plot. The main character, 16 year old Jesse is a run away who has had more than his fair share of hard knocks. He has some pretty cool abilities that help and hinder him in this story. Like other books, you can see the foreshadowing of a possible happy ending that most authors would take. I'm glad Lowe found a more "real life" type scenario. A good ending that I was not expecting.
It was with this novel that I was completely hooked on the story of Jim and Pennie and their many adventures catching murderers. When I finish one I am always on the edge of my seat waiting for Bob Moat's next story in the series.
4128 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great, short novel. It's like taking a deep breath of fresh, clean air after being immersed in foul smog. So much disheartening news coming in and writers seem determined to make us look into the depths of despair. But this story if full of light and hope. I especially appreciate the author's openness in making his work so accessible.
I received my copy of LIVING DEAD GIRL right before it came out in September. I read it the same day, and promptly hid it in a huge stack of other books, hoping to forget about it. I didn't. I came across it last week, and sat down and read it again. This time, I knew that, just like before, I'd never forget it, but I finally decided I was ready to write a review on the story.
J. Morgan has been a favorite author of mine ever since I stumbled onto his work during an author chat on a yahoo group. I've been hooked ever since then as his brand of snarkiness would impress even MaryJanice Davidson. If you haven't tried a book by J. Morgan, LOVE AT FIRST STAKE is a wonderful place to start. Highly recommended!
5555 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this after the For Women Only book because I wanted to gauge how accurate it would be. I am here to tell you it was right on! I am going to beg my husband to read this!
Put simply, I loved this book. The characters are memorable and endearing, the story supremely sensual, and the romance utterly beautiful. Lynne Maris has a new fan in me; I look forward to reading much more of her work. Captivatingly erotic, Tamed is sure to please.
4922 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Max holy male hotness! "hot damn, Max thought, watching the little dynamo that was Emma in action. Why the hell didn't I stop by here sooner? He'd been busy setting up his practice, true, but you'd think he'd have made the time to stop by. Be neighborly." Max plays dirty to get what he wants from Emma, "hmmm. In that case, I suggest we go out to eat. Maybe after I feed you you'll be more willing to tell me what I want." And he's blunt, "and then I'm going to take you home and eff you raw." As her eyes widened, he added, "And, baby, that will be better than good." Emma she has a temper until she gets what she wants, "she was still snarling at him until he led her into the woods. She stopped snarling when he got naked. When he changed, she began purring." I can tell this will be another series that I like.
I hope the next book I read of hers doesn't have to have so much sadness.
4748 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book changed my theology totally on the Lordship Salvation/Free Grace Theology debate. It's a must read.
4208 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Each and every one of these stories keeps you on the edge of your seat! I like series that intertwine all of the characters from the previous books so there is continuity and history to draw from. I love the strong female characters and how love conquers in the end. Lots of sizzle if you are into that sort of thing.
7873 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 No table of contents for a paid kindle book. Look other editions where they spent time actually making an ebook version of this same content.
Now that being said...I have good news for you! If you manage to read though this first book, the series gets better and better. If you will note, it has a major following at this time and there is a reason for this...the author matures in her skills as a writer and the story matures as she writes on. The second book is better, the third is even better than that and so on. To dump, in my opinion, this entire work due to this first offering is a mistake and the reader will be missing out on a fine tale.
9656 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Make sure you have enough time when you start reading this fast paced novel, as you'll find it very hard to put down once you start! This is a great read by a great author - if you love a book filled with intrigue, revenge and romance, you won't want to miss this one.
3343 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There were so many clan names that I got lost for awhile. The story dragged in places. However, there was mystery, humor, danger, love and finally a happy ending. Who could ask for anything more?
Jareth trains boys, young men into military for England. Catheda is a very successful and sought after prestigous military prep schoolish Estate-He and Kendall are very accomplished swordsmen and keep a large number of young men scattered around the property-along with specific training areas...When Briana visits the merchant area a fire breaks out (very funny part) and wanders onto the archery training-narrowly being missed by arrows-Jareth is not sure what to think-he forbids her to wander thru again though.......Why is it every time he lets her out of her room she gets into trouble?????
Is this the foremost book on Law of Attraction? No. Yet it is still worth a read, and highly recommended. For other recommendations, check my other recent reviews. Hope this was useful.
2966 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love fantasy and these books give you that. The characters are so easy to love or hate. If you are looking for a series of good fantasy books these are the ones.
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I obviously highly recommend this book. It may seem like he goes overboard proving his point, but this issue is important enough that it is understandable.
All in all, this is one hot mess of a book. With so many other quality independent titles and authors out there, I can't recommend this even at its current zero price. Your time is still worth something; spend that time in something more fulfilling.
What a steamy suspenseful ride!! There is story with intense passion, and together that always makes a winner. Jason is a strong controlled dominant man while his twin is laid back taking things moment by moment. Jason and Justin know immediately that Alexa was the woman for them, but she has been hurt in the past, and isn't as easily convinced.
and I love his books also. I went back and bought this one again so I could re-read it.
There's a delightful mix of characters - French, English and Irish - each with very individual style and personality. Susanne is a pleasantly easy-to-read author - her style is crisp, clean and sharp.
Don't open this book until you have a lo-o-o-ng amount of free time in front of you. Otherwise you'll find yourself doing what I was doing this morning: trying to tie your shoes and read at the same time.
6878 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire. His writing is both humorous and heart felt. No disliked in this book. I would recommend it to everyone.
4936 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 NO SPOILERS or plot summaries. Recommendations included.
When I discovered there was a book by Jayne Rylon that I hadn't read yet I knew I needed to rectify the situation immediately. Dream Machine takes us into the world of Becca's dreams and let me tell you this woman has some sexy dreams about her boss Kurt. Kurt and Becca make such a great couple because they each spend quite a bit of time fighting the growing love between them-one of my favorite things for characters to do is fight the attraction. These two may be fighting the love portion of the attraction but thanks to science they are not fighting the sex portion. lol Thanks to Becca's wicked dream desires they have all kinds of hot kinky sex. I'm quite happy to say we get our HEA for Kurt and Becca although the path at the end got very rocky.
7765 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fourty years after a lie was told by 6 cheerleaders they start being killed off one by one. Good story line.
4749 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm reading this copy now so no opinion as yet.
2054 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Following the events in book three, Will and Evanlynn have been hiding out in the woods after escaping slavery in Skandia. Finally, reaching Skandia themselves, Halt and Horace discover an outpost of Skandians completely destroyed. Realizing that the Temujai army has begun invading Skandia, Halt must join forces with the Skandians in order to fend off the mighty invaders. For, if the Temujai succeed, they would eventually go after Araluen as well.
After "Angels' Blood", I'm curious and waiting to see where Singh's world goes next. If urban fantasy with heavy sexual overtones sounds delicious to you, get going and pick up a copy of 'Blood', then read 'Pawn', and you can wait with me for the next release "Angels' Judgment" in the upcoming anthology "Must Love Hellhounds"--out in Sep09.
2593 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lynne Graham proves once again why I have always thought she is a very talented author. Her books never disappoint. I have never opened one of her books and not gotten exactly what I expected and maybe a little something extra to keep me coming back for more. She's the reason I read Harlequin today and have since discovered authors like Michelle Reid, Anne Mather, Sharon Kendrick, lord! Emma Darcy, Sandra Marton, Julia James, Helen Bianchin, and lately Abby Green, also Olivia Gates who writes for Silhouette. Lynne Graham is a definite buy without looking at anything more than her name on the cover. She delivers a particular style that's consistent, touching, and often surprising without surrendering her unique style. What style is that you ask? Strong dominant male with no excuses, but a one-woman man. The woman is often ordinary, in need, (let's remember this is fantasy) and must be helpless against the powerful physical sexual attraction pulling her toward that dominant male. If this sounds like something that would draw you then read Lynne Graham and you won't be disappointed.
What I found most helpful about this book was the myth debunking section. It is funny how misconceptions that are repeated often enough from a variety of sources eventually become "facts". I loved how Ramsey played on the names of different credit cards or financial terms to help readers easily remember why they should not even be considered by anyone wanting to be financially healthy - for example, a car "fleece" instead of a car lease, and Social Insecurity. He has an engaging writing style that makes the potentially dry topic of money management an interesting, quick read. This book doesn't take that long to read, but can be life-changing if families take the time to implement the Baby Steps.
Talia
5.) Incest between half-sibs is mentioned;
by Simon Kewin
Still, it was very suspenseful and well worth the time to read.
for him and those around him.
4104 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Plasmids from outer space invade a small Missouri town. They come in on a meteor which explodes over an abandoned farm and begin to infect feral cats The really creepy scenes with the cats are interspersed with scenes of normal people leading normal lives and this helps ratchet the suspense higher. Soon the Army is involved, but the military chooses to avoid alarming the locals, which leads to further complications.
I would not suggest using this book alone as an introduction to Showalter's writing. You'll be missing out.
4597 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very well constructed and well written WW II story in which the events are told from a citizen's point of view. The book deals with choices that have to be made between loyalty to family or country and the consequences of these choices - or, maybe it is destiny. Although it is fiction, I can highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in war history of the Far East.
3503 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There are vampire stories all over the place. I loved these vampires, Maggie Shayne' s vampires are more human ever so much nicer than most humans. This is 6 love stories, five are intertwined together. One has a big surprise and one is for now I am guessing a stand alone. Loved all six stores a very delightful read.
And that's where the fun starts.
2895 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I listened to this on audio book and the reader, at first, sounded horrible, but luckily she got better. This has been the best book I've "read" recently but be warned that it is a bit sad and depressing but there is hope. I listened to it over Xmas, probably not the greatest time of year . Each character has had a major tragedy in her life and thru knitting, she is offered hope of getting thru and forming friendships with other knitters. I do think it dragged on a bit, though, could have ended a little sooner.
8062 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 But it's well written. Like all the first books from banks are, before the quality dropped greatly.
5727 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I rate this one a bit lower than the first volume (which introduced me to Dr. Thorndyke.) The second set of short stories in this volume do not have the good doctor or other relevant characters in them. They are good stories, but, alas, no Thorndyke. Nor do I believe that Helen Vardon's Confession is that good a novel (and I know I am in the minority here.) Nevertheless, the stories are, in the whole, excellent examples of Edwardian CSI.
This was one novel that was hard to put down. Merz excels at creating engaging characters wrapped in a fast paced read. One moment I was sympathizing with them and the other felt the complete opposite. Overall, my nose was in the pages all the way to the very satisfying end.
And then she meets Lu.
4326 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I grew up watching the Winnie the Pooh movies and shows from Disney, and also reading the Pooh picture books. But I recently realized that I had never read the original Pooh books! So that is why I bought this book (along with the first Pooh book). It's such a wonderful book and brings back so many memories of childhood and innocence. These books can be read by people of all ages! It's not just for kids! I enjoyed reading it myself and to the kids I babysit for. The pictures are in black and white, so if you're someone who prefers color or doesn't like B&W, I suggest buying another version of the book. But I don't mind the original Black and White version. The illustrations are wonderfully done. This is a must buy for any Pooh fan!
At the end of the day we've all been brainwashed to believe something...something established by only God knows who. We often buy into our religions and politics without question. I'm of the belief that if there is something out there greater than me, then that power has to have made me a part of the process, not just subject to it. That may seem a little arrogant but I'm not having it any other way.
1770 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Get this book! It is an amazing read and you will not regret purchasing it. You will not be able to put it down once you do!
9940 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am loving the audio books by Barbara Silkstone.
8323 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I find this story very enjoyable. The characters are well defined and likeable and the storyline is quite interesting. I could read this one a second or third time.
2496 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Don't refer to it as often as I had hoped. But the advice is sound nutrition and recipes are good.
Will and Evelyn are recovering in the cabin in the woods when things take a turn for the worse. Evelyn is abducted by a third party no one even knew was in Skandia. Will tries to save her and runs into Halt and Horace. The whole group tries to figure out what this third party is doing in Skandia, then Erak arrives and is drawn into the action. What results could be a battle that determines the future of Skadia and its neighboring countries.
As for the dose of Dominican history included in the book, I am so curious about Trujillo now that I will follow with Julia Alvarez's "In the time of the butterflies" and Mario Vargas Llosa's "La fiesta del chivo". Intense!
5496 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is excellent for anyone that has gone through WLS. It really shows that you can eat a lot of things and just have to modify the ingredients to fit your new lifestyle. Its the best decision I have ever made.
9957 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From page one of The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters, Barbara Silkstone grabs the reader by the throat and hauls her along on a wild ride all the way to The End. The author has a strong, distinctive voice and uses words the way an artist uses paint. Like strokes of bold color, her descriptions create vivid and lively scenes and unforgettable characters that have stayed with me long after I put down the book. This is an amazing, riotous adventure that I would recommend to any and all Janet Evanovich fans.
Christ is pictured as a sketchy character historically.
I gave up reading the Spenser books (the author references the Spenser TV show several times, so he may have drawn some inspiration here) entirely due to my hatred for Susan Silverman and all the mushy relationship crap that in my mind just ruined the entire series, and I'm giving up on this one after only one book for exactly the same reason. I even skimmed ahead (not so easy to do when reading on my phone's kindle app) to see if by some chance Penny was killed off or broke up with Jim (or vice versa) at story's end, but no such luck. It seems she's to be his partner in detecting from now on, but I couldn't say for sure since I have no intention of reading any of the other books, even if Kindle gives away his whole back catalog as freebies. Ick.
* Jesus Fulfills His Gospel
For Joyfully Revivewed
4882 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Leanne Banks is a very good author. I can not wait to read more of her books. Two thumbs up
6258 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I highly recommend this series.while it easy to guess some parts others take a turn that I didn't expect.it's a good series.
5098 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 THIS IS A VERY USEFUL BOOK. IT HAS HELPED ALOT WITH TRAINING MY LAB PUPPY.
SILENT IN THE GRAVE - This introduces us to our heroine, Lady Julia Grey, and begins with her husband's murder. As the winning first line of the novel tells us: "To say that I met Nicholas Brisbane over my husband's dead body is not entirely accurate. Edward, it should be noted, was still twitching upon the floor." Julia had been quiet, obedient, and dull all her life - the freedom of widowhood sparks a journey of self-discovery. When Julia realizes her husband was murdered, more than a year after he died, she is determined to find the killer - no matter how cold the trail. To succeed, she needs the help of Nicholas Brisbane, the private investigator her late husband hired before his death to investigate a series of ominous threats.
6404 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All the stories are wonderful and well written. The characters I fall in love with. I say buy this book
My Thoughts: A.J. Scudiere has written such fabulous books as Resonance , Vengeance , God's Eye and Phoenix , and I have loved them all. When I saw this little short story, I had to grab it and read it as quickly as possible. (Reviews can be reached by clicking the link from the book's title).
This isn't like getting a third of a cookie, still yummy and good, leaving you wanting more. It's more like getting a third of a ship. It sunk.
6309 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So funny typical Dublin humour just brilliant typical roddy Doyle small turkey but tus a big baby ha ha ha
6765 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found it sad that Jesse died and I know how Sarah feels because she lost the love of her life.
3685 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great book in the series. If you've made it this far, keep going. It only gets better and better!
2232 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The best self help book I've ever read. Half of mine is highlighted now!! All profound advice. Not 10 step or 12 rules that you will forget. Simple life transforming thought. The basis of the much newer Opera book- "The Secret'. But its no secret AT ALL this was originally published in 1910. Timeless advice on not only how to get rich but how to lead a good life.
ONE WORD: disturbing
"After her marriage ends in bitter divorce, all Lorren Jacobs wants is to leave California behind. Returning to her roots in Texas seems to be just what the doctor ordered...until she meets real-life physician Justin Madaris. Lorren has vowed never to give her heart to another man, but she can't stop herself from responding to the handsome widower's sensuous whispers of love..."
SHOW ME is an erotic novella about the journey into the exhibition lifestyle. Outside of the voyeur/exhibitionism, the sex is pretty vanilla and tame (although absolutely satisfying!). Jaci Burton is always going to deliver plenty of steam, with this one you also get a great personal journey. Enjoy!
The book presents a possibly-unique blend of noir-style hard-boiled detective fiction with small-town ambiance. I look forward to spending more time with the characters. The extended "coming down the mountain" passage, with its gradual transformation in the POV character's state of mind, was masterful (and, to use one of my husband's favorite phrases, "worth the price of admission").
4605 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an exquisite, vivid, tragic, haunting novel.
Revised Addendum: Formulated on February 25, 2014, 10:30 AM EST
1590 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read this book before, I think it was written after Ms. Garwood's first contemporary romance. I sincerely hope she writes another as her stories are wonderful.
To tell the truth, the only thing that really brought me back to this book to gut it out and read through the rest is that the back cover promised some violence, something I would not have predicted from my initial experience in the reading.
Believe
1247 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In this fantastical novelits hard to categorize the genrean outsider relates the story of his college roommates doomed life and the legend of his famously cursed family who fled the Dominican Republic during the reign of dictator Rafael Trujillo.
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Now Gabe wants to claim Sarah but she is far from the loving mate that he left. Even if he straightens things out will she forgive him? Or will they only have their dreams?
4769 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Nick is every woman's dream - sexy, rugged, sensual- and Lacy is a true sweetheart. Great steamy scenes along with a great plot.
Richard Carstone is the character I felt that I was the most similar to in the novel. Like me, he is a young man who is not sure what he can do to make a living. He tries to find direction for his life and doesn't know what he is good at.
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Piper is a relatively "hard" sci-fi writer for his time. He is not hung up just on technology, but includes legal drama, detailed and appealing alien description, and good character depiction. He also explores an area that is very relevant to modern life: the battle between profit motive and morality in business.
But Remi is very attracted from Jake, all in Jake appeals him, scent, body and mind. Even the protective attitude of Jake is something that Remi finds reassuring and for the first time he thinks to be able to share with someone else his problems. Remi is out from an abusive father who now treats Remi's brother, Sterling, who is only 14 years old.
"In 2002, Abagnale himself addressed the issue of his story's truthfulness rather vaguely with a statement posted on his company's website. The statement said in part 'I was interviewed by the co-writer only about four times. I believe he did a great job of telling the story, but he also over dramatized and exaggerated some of the story. That was his style and what the editor wanted. He always reminded me that he was just telling a story and not writing my biography.'"
346 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Back in the days of feudalism your lord would take a 1/3 share of everything you produced and basically leave you alone. I'm sorry but I'm not a fan of totalitarian dictatorships and that is what this book calls for. It never ceases to amaze me that the same people who rage against the government and are most critical of it want that same government to own all their property, and control every aspect of their life down to the most minute details. This book is and the philosophy contained there in is built on a completely false premise, the fact that all workers are exploited. I've always found dignity in work not exploitation and I've found it to be mutually beneficial not exploitative. It's the most important bad book I've ever read but It's important enough that everyone should read it. This book lacks a an understanding of basic economics and human nature and as such this idea that utopia can be achieved were it just not for those people over there has lead to the deaths of over 100 million people in the last century. The idea that I don't own my own labor or the fruits of that labor or that I'm entitled to live off the sweat of someone else's brow is abhorrent and goes against all natural laws. Communism is a great equalizer in that it makes everyone equal in misery and poverty. The only people who benefit are the party members and technocrats at the top. If you want to see why our country is in decline and the middle class is in danger of becoming extinct look no further than the ideas in this book that are being slowly implemented.
2430 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I did not know what to expect going in, but was intrigued by both the title and cover image. This book is phenomenal and has inspired me to look into working with local food kitchens and participate in charitable food packing. Miles has a fantastic mind and her story is inspiring, uplifting and important. Thank you, Sara. Have a blessed day.
2681 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was my fifth 'what if' story by Abigail Reynolds and I truly enjoyed it. I liked how familiar but supporting characters played a larger role in this story- one whom one wouldn't expect almost succeeded in sabotaging the budding relationship. I enjoyed the writing style which tried to stay faithful to the original. Though I knew how it would all ultimately end, I liked that I wasn't sure how it would get there. Like the original, it was definitely a case of miscommunication.
487 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Killing Fear is the first suspense book in the Prison Break Trilogy written by Allison Brennan. Yet another excellent story from this author.
1196 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have the Desert Rouge series in paperback. I read them over and over. I'm glad that I can finally get them in ebooks.
WITH LOVE is one of three novellas in the anthology, A Heart From The Ashes, coming to Samhain in January 2007. I just can't get enough of J. L. Langley!
My BIGEST GRIPE, however, is that the table of contents at the front of the book is linked only to the first page of each chapter; each chapter has a "cutesy" name that doesn't convey its contents. And the book index, at the back of the book, contains NO LINKS whatsoever. So even when you locate a recipe in the index, there is no way to jump to it.
5978 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As always, great novella by a talented story teller. I only wish she wrote them a lot faster. Must read.
5908 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just enough world building to make you feel part of it... this author really pulls you into the story and makes you want more.
8914 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was very excited to find this book, having loved all Heyer's historicals, but now am afraid to try any more of her mysteries. Her writing is excellent: fully formed characters, great descriptions, spot-on depiction of the surroundings and times. Very atmospheric, so why did I hate this so much? The family tyrant , Penhallow, has absolutely no redeeming features. I could hardly wait for him to be killed off so I wouldn't have to read any more of his rants. None of the other characters, although beautifully depicted and described, are at all likeable either. Well, maybe one, a minor chacter named Clifford, but even he has a hateful wife. I definitely did not expect the humor and style of Heyer's Regencies. In fact , I was very impressed by her skill with a modern-day story, but what a slog this was !
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Of course there's a romance between Greg and Lissi which I really enjoyed. There was a mutual attraction at first, but they did get to know each other while Greg was held hostage. Then some "true mate" stuff comes into play to speed things along, which is fine. But my favorite part was Lissi's family! Her birthday party is in full swing while Greg is tied up and he gets to meet everyone as the night went on, since they're all concerned about Lissi's phobia. It all made me smile and giggle, since it's clear how close the family is, and they've all got their quirks too. I'm definitely looking forward to getting to know them all better.
And now Charles is determined to change all that, especially by showing Anna the way a werewolf's life is REALLY supposed to be, about her status as an Omega, and the connection between them. But there are some truly nasty secrets at the heart of the Chicago pack and the strange absence of female werewolves -- and now that Anna knows who she is, she isn't going to take it lying down.
A vampire with a blood phobia is a charming idea. The story starts out with tongue-in-cheek humour and a light-hearted take on supernatural romance, and manages to weave that through the whole novel, beginning to end... But. See further down under "Cons"!
7586 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this book
was well done. Kept me on the edge of seat. Romance good.
And oh, my gods. The dialogue. Dialogue and actions were mixed into paragraphs, such that I have a hard time sometimes keeping straight who is talking and who is acting, because both are done by different people in the same paragraph. He doesn't much believe in dialogue tags, which might be fine if there are only two people in a book, but there are dozens, and holy cow.
2860 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Gift of Rain by Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng is a true gift. This book is about war, love, loyalty, and family. It is about conflicting emotions and loyalties and a young man's struggle to stay true to those he loves. It has been a long time since I read a book that affected me the way this one did. Though prose, it read like poetry. I don't care for poetry as such, but this book gripped me and held me till the very end. The language was beautiful--fit for the beautiful island of Penang where the story takes place. The human emotions were real and vivid. The struggles were extreme and suspenseful. I absolutely loved The Gift of Rain.
732 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The best newspaper that usually sells for $5 or $6 for Sunday edition that is so voluminous - all for 99 cents, and what you don't read the same day, you can keep handy on the Kindle without cluttering up the house. Especially nice for non-time-sensitive sections like travel, books and the magazine.
6345 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved stuck in the middle (the first book) so much I was unsure if any of the other sisters could spark my interest as much as Joan. Wrong! Allie is SUCH a relatable character that many wives and mothers will identify with her struggles. She struggled with her weight, her in-laws, her marriage, her own identity. The relationship between her sisters is so real.
Just when it seems that Sheri could have a real life free of worry over Parker's next move he strikes. All Sheri's desires to protect Adrian fall by the wayside as it's determined that he is the Pride Marshall. It's his duty to protect the Alpha and the Pride from threats and he takes his duty very seriously. No psycho wolf in men's clothing is going to harm his mate or anyone in his pack and live to tell about it. Of course like any feline he'll have to torment his prey a little before going in for the kill.
P.S. Maggie is getting read to return to these characters in a new series! Catch up one your reading while we wait For the new novels!
5957 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a wonderful insight to Charles. After reading the Mercy Thompson series it is nice to get a little more information about some of the other characters. I found Charles to always be mysterious but this closer look says he is just as powerful as he promised to be. I look forward to reading more about the Marrok and the family that raised Mercy.
2818 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I am not sure there is a word in the English language to describe how much I hated this "heroine." Nina Blackman. Gosh, I don't even like her name. A vampire called "blackman" conjures up visions of Dracula in his black tux and cape. Yep. Don't even want to hear the name Nina ever again. What a whiny, cranky, stupid heroin. Okay. That was cathartic. Let me continue.
8533 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Beautiful story!! This book reminds us that love is timeless yet fragile. The magic that makes the world continue to go round is worth working on and fighting for.
Thank you for the fun, wolfie read.
Many readers know how the book ends before the end of the first chapter, yet we are drawn into it; not as watching a train wreak, but as watching the lives of the characters play out; like watching life, period. so , another question is life only saddness and pain? answered by the descriptions of the food, the beauty of the land, the rain, and the love of those that lived within the book.
9551 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I am just irritated by the lack storyline. The female character goes from one abusive relationship to another. This is the second book I read by this Jordan and I am pissed. I want my money back for both books. It was choopy,HORRIABLE LOVES SCENES(who the hell uses the back butt door for the first time having sex) abrupt ending. Mrs. Jordan if you are gonna take us on a romantic journey do not drop us off before we get there. This book had great potential u really wanted to see Jiro and Kierra make it work but in some parts i felt there was not a real connection.
5340 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love a good ghost story and the two main characters were a lot of fun. I will love to read this series all over again.
I give "Two Thumps-up"! Well done! Bring on more of Kylara Vatta, her ship, and her crew!
Dana Marie Bell writes such believable characters, and I became lost in the world of the Poconos Wolves and the Halle Pumas. I wonder if anyone else would have dared to pair an Alpha wolf and a Puma as life mates. I enjoyed the banter between Belle and Rick, and there were places she made me laugh out loud at the antics Belle got up to in order to thwart Gina over and over. I also cried at the pain and suffering she endured in order to make it to the happily ever after that she and Rick so richly deserved. I had never read the Halle Puma books before this one, but I bought the other three in the series after reading this one, because Dana Marie Bell created a world I wish I could go and visit, and I will time and again through these books.
5244 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good read
4624 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought it because of the reference to Aikido which I want to know more about.....This book satisfied me in more ways including history, landscape, Chinese and Japanese personalities and much more. I'm reading his next book now.... Very enjoyable!
This book has many dynamics. On the surface it is the story of how Mark Zuckerberg created the company Thefacebook (the original name) at Harvard and how it survived, thrived, and then became a worldwide phenomenon. But that is just he tip of the iceberg.
9888 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As others have noted, this is a short essay about the Book of Kells, rather than a work of fiction.
9222 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Read the story in one afternoon. It was a fast and hot read. I wish the story line was longer.
The book is realistically done. I think the end makes readers feel even more strongly about the subject, but I want a sequel. I want to read about what happens if Alice survives, and if she ever has a normal life, and how she's helped to get better from her trauma.
9197 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Had never heard of a delver before........what a grand yet unassuming hero will be found in the personage of Ryson Acumen, the Delver. He is surrounded by a cast of defining characters that, together, destroy Ingar's sphere which is entombed in Sanctum's mountain. Since this is just Book 1, you will be happy to know that adventures continue through Book 8. Join me in exploring the rest of the stories as I'm sure you'll enjoy them with me.
1473 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A very beautiful novels. I couldn't put the book down, it was that good.
You quickly come to enjoy and really picture the characters you are introduced to such as Jim Richards, Penny Wickens, Buck and Will Trapper. these are the people you will get to know very well during your time reading the many books in the Jim Richards series.
5101 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have a lot of experience with dogs -- search and rescue, AKC obedience and tracking titled dog, etc. I didn't expect to get anything out of this book, but was looking at it to see if it is one I would recommend to newer dog owners. Indeed it is. Hodgson offers some very good dog psychology in this book. I do wish there was more on clicker training and a few of her methods are a bit more "harsh" (though they aren't really harsh, just not as positive as they could be and still get top results). Overall, this is one of the best books out there for the new dog owner, whether they are getting a pup or an adult dog.
1901 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great happy ending, but an even better cliff hanger. This book was a perfect sequel to the previous one.
It is extremely difficult to like Axel Vander. He is a mean-spirited, misogynistic, malicious, petty jerk. Moreover, Vander would be the first to admit that he is a jerk. He simply doesn't care what other people think about him, at least not on the surface. And he lies, oh how he lies. He describes himself as a "virtuoso of lies" and admits he spent his entire career as an academic attacking others while building his own career on superficiality. He rarely read the things he attacked and read less of those things on which he built his reputation. Everyone in Vander's life suffered through his unbearable presence, especially his late wife Magda. Vander ignored Magda until a bout with Alzheimer's disease finally forced him to deal with her. Although Vander may be the biggest jerk in the history of literature, occasional phrases or thoughts he has hint at someone greater than the sum of his parts.
5) The "science"...or lack thereof. There's a weird fog surrounding the mountain. there's creepy stuff in it that kills. According to the prologue the fog is alien in nature or something like that. Ooooh. But then that's the only mention of the fog in that context. Dang it, would it kill to have one or more of the teens try to investigate the fog? Or the "army specialists" do some research into the fog? Everyone just seems to lie back and accept it all. Not one thought on how to escape. Ugh!
A Vatta company car picks up Ky at the Academy front gate while MacRobert has the media reporters lured away to the back. She is driven to the company airfield and then flown back home. There she is fussed over, plied with new clothes, and offered the captaincy of an old ship being flown to the scrapyard on Lastway. She will have a preordered cargo for Belinta and spec cargo for Leonora.
While short in length, LIVING DEAD GIRL is a long in heart-thumping tension. Scott uses short sentences, in many ways illustrating how a Alice is still the ten-year-old girl who was taken. Her education stopped in fourth grade, so Alice's words are simple while carrying the weight of the world and the burden of staying silent so Ray doesn't murder her parents.
6221 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book in its entirety. The villains were horrible and our loving couple was funny at first, but their lives played out well. I recommend all who read the last book about Malcolm and Jaime to read this. You will love it.
And can someone please tell me why the heck this book is entitled Shadow Music? The plot, the characters nothing alludes to this. Yeah, at the end of one chapter deep into the book while a bad guy is about to get killed he sees his killer's shadow and then hears the 'music' of a sword being drawn from a scabbard. That's it. That is all there is that has even the most distant connection to the title. I kept wondering as I was reading what the title referred to. Things like this just piss me off.
1282 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Firstly, I want to start by saying that if you do not understand Spanish, Spanish slang to be exact, you might not really grasp some of the neat terms used in this book. The story is told in a real New Yorker/Dominican voice - meaning lots of Spanglish. It is very graphic in nature, has a lot of cussing and has some tough patches that were a bit difficult to get through - but were needed to get gist of the story. There were huge footnotes, which tend to distract me, but had a lot of insight on the history of Santo Domingo, D.R. I found it to be hilarious, educational and brimming with "did he just write that" moments.
5090 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 it was good to see where Dan and Elle was. And that they was still together and so much in love.
Since I had started keeping bees myself almost 3 years ago, that part of the book was most enjoyable, and planting an orchard ourselves, lead me to imagining growing up as Lily having her favorite spot to hide out in the orchard as her escape from reality.
Stacy loves all three brothers. She is unable to choose just one to be in a relationship with. Choosing one would cause hurt feelings and fighting; therefore, Stacy intends to only remain at the ranch for a few days to do any necessary paperwork for her father's estate. Each brother approaches and seduces her. Each time Stacy makes love with one brother, she feels as if she is betraying the other two. In order to keep the brothers from killing each other, Stacy must leave them behind and go forward with her lonely life. Too bad the Dakota men refuse to let her walk away.
5725 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love these mysteries!!!
There was so much going on the 1960's and sometimes we tend to forget about the people who forged ahead and were willing to put their lives out there to help make things better for all.
Decent read. Might try to find some other short story collections with these characters.
Now that we've got that out of the way let's talk about the book. ;) Try to her style Jayne brings on the heat like only she can. A machine that not only interprets your dreams but also turns them into videos-so cool! The sex between Kurt and Becca is freaking hot! At times it was a bit too clinical for me though. I know Kurt is a doc and he is supposed to be doing actual research throughout this process but still. I found myself wishing they would talk a bit more but the sex was so good and Greg's voice was lulling me into some kind of trance so it was all ok. The characters were likable and the creativity of the sex (and devices) was pretty impressive. If you haven't listened to Gregory read a book or if you haven't read/listened to one of Jayne Rylon's book check this one out-just make sure to keep an extra set of panties around!
Although, if someone wants to comment on my review and let me know - in the Epilogue a new storyline is introduced, do we ever see the conclusion of that? Book Two has a different plot so far.
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246 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was great having Judy, Mary (recovering from her previous shooting) and Bennie Rosato back! Good story! It's always interesting to see what these women will get into! Keep up the good work Lisa!!!!
1392 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A wondrous story of growing up, coping with pain life throws at you, and of the powerful relationships between women. I highly recommend it.
--The author consistently broke his paragraphs in a manner that made it difficult to keep track of who was speaking.
A Family Sin is recommended for all readers who enjoy a fast-paced, contemporary novel with a heartfelt message about how important family is. Great job Mr. Hunter.
3468 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 LOVED IT
6534 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A good, solid cozy read. Would like to check out more from this author...
Overall, this book will change your life, if you are ready to change. No you don't have to drink the kool-aid and adopt every tactic that Dave rabidly advocates (but you probably will). The principles found in this book will give you financial peace of mind.
9052 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Caleb is a wolf shifter and Sommer is a female AA whose adoptive family belong to Caleb's pack. When her parents were killed in a car wreck, Caleb's dad (the Alpha of the wolf pack) rescued her and gave her to a couple in his pack who could never have children to raise. She has been loved, pampered and protected all of her life by this wealthy family as well as Caleb's family. In fact, although she has always treated Caleb as a brother, both of them have had a crush on each other that has never been acted upon . . . That is until this story!
5741 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I had only heard of these once, in passing, in a novel (Death of a Train) by Freeman Wills Crofts--the main character comments on Dr. Thorndyke and his methods. Well, I was hooked and spent the better part of a vacation in Barbados cruising through these many novels, novellas, and stories. Very good and very inexpensive!
1573 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 of the Highland Lairds series this was my least favorite, but I really enjoyed all of them. All 3 can be read as stand alone novels (which is good because initially I read them out of order.) I did enjoy the characters I just wished it tied into the other 2 more closely, other than that the story was great.
2367 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like this product because I can compare this version of the Bible with other versions I have on my Kindle.
9221 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In a world without magic, magic comes alive again and strange creatures are sighted that have lived only in legends.
1426 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After not finishing the book the first time I started reading it, I picked it up again to try to finish it. This time the story captured me and I read half the night to finish! Being too young to remember the tumult of 1964, but remembering coverage of the integration of schools in Louisville, I appreciate Lily's acceptance of the African American women who took her in. Our world is so much better when we allow the distinction of skin color to blur and accept others for the human beings we are. Our prejudices can prevent us from learning lessons which would help us, while acceptance fosters growth.
By the time you reach the middle of this book, the pages turn furiously. I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next, but at the same time I hated to see this book be over with. Steve Peek has a real talent for writing, and I look forward to seeing what he comes up with next. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a complex mystery with a measure of terror and truly original and unexpected twists.
6674 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There's so much going on in this novel I feel as though I would not be doing justice to the storyline it is an old storyline from the stories of native Americans.
If you are going to read this book I would recommend having a copy of the constitution handy to reference certain clauses. Anyone who reads this book along with the constitution will be shocked and appalled once they realize how far the constitution has been distorted and the flawed logic under which we have done so.
8491 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 i started reading this, looking for more common quotes, but found it wad mostly religious quotes, it was also difficult to find quotes by topic
The vampires in this story are different from typical vampires. Here, there are alien symbiots who inhabit humans. The aliens need the blood and give special powers to the human hosts in return. The human hosts can communicate with the symbiots inside them.
Much of the plot is boilerplate - the "strong willed female commander facing unbeatable odds after suffering an unfair, life-shattering setback" storylines. Weber's Honor Harrington comes to mind, but honestly I think Moon handles it much better with Kylara Vatta. Think a mix of Card, Weber and Drake with obvious influences from McCaffrey.
Not often discussed. So much sorrow...
This is the first book by Beth Kendrick that I've read but I'm sure that I'll go back and read her others. I recommend this book to all lovers of contemporary romance and chick-lit.
3340 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read this book before, I think it was written after Ms. Garwood's first contemporary romance. I sincerely hope she writes another as her stories are wonderful.
We have Eve and Roarke off planet at a police conference at his new resort Olympus. Unfortunately, death follows them. We have a killer using death as a means to bring justice in a convoluted way.
I like how this was setting up for the next story too. I thought Price did a good job at trailing the reader along - as I am reading I am also wondering why Vic is being hidden - I become part of the wonder, which I like.
In sum, I do definitely recommend this book!
Conclusion:
And I would recommend to readers looking for a lighter,not so serious, steamy, cat shifter read.
Some of his examples may not be exactly a barrel of laughs for us ladies (such as that, well, men will sleep with you even if they don't like you, just because they can), but ultimately he has a positive message: that guys are easy to read if you don't try to read too much into them. I'm as guilty of this as anyone, trying to read between the lines of emails and overanalyzing conversations well beyond the point that I'm making any sense.
6902 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Walt Longmire is the Sheriff in a rural county in Wyoming. He is just recovering from his wife's death, and slowly emerging from a deep depression. Then one of his old cases returns to haunt him. A young Native American girl was gang raped by white teens, while Longmire caught them, they got off with no more than a slap on the wrist. Two years later, they begin to die.
485 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is my 13th Allison Brennan book having read all four trilogies and one stand alone. I have to admit that when I began this book, I became worried I wouldn't like it and that I was going to be offended as it starts out with characters who are extreme activists for animal and environmental rights and do violent, illegal things. I even skipped to the acknowledgments to see if Ms. Brennan had thanked anyone involved with animal or environmental rights and whether she had sought out their perspective. I didn't see that and that made me even more worried how this book would portray an issue I care deeply about - I am an animal rights activist and like most activists, believe in non-violence for all beings. But I continued on and was relieved to find that the story geared away from that and focused more on extremists with psychopathy.
Donna Callea is on my list of authors to watch for.
Sometimes You See It Coming: A Novel
4506 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a story teller Marillier is! I couldn't put this book down. It was pure magical and perfection. I am so glad I stumbled upon this book and can't wait to read more of this author's work.
9456 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I feel bad that every time I read a name I pictured John Kleese pronouncing the names. Veery proper British accent "Major george Hornwhistle of Her Majesty's Light Dragoons." All in all it wasn't that good. But some of the stories made it move up from a two or three to a four.
3882 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! I can honestly say this was the finest romance erotica I have ever read! The metaphorical thunder and lightning created when these two characters meet is truly awesome. The dialogue was expertly written and entirely believable for both the Indian and the white woman. Was it "historically accurate"? No. Would this have really happened? Nope. Who cares!! This is a fun, hot, sensual read! I surely enjoyed it! I even loved the cover art. I only hope Nikita Black will continue writing more Native American romance like this.
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1. Looking Up (A personal journey into the Spirit-filled life)
The tone of the book is fairly dark, and you keep hoping for a better 'Happily ever After' for the characters from the first book than is portrayed here. But this is only the second book in the series - perhaps there is more to come.
Overall, I highly recommend this book. Read it slowly and read it carefully; then look at the history of the world since then. You will quickly realize that the reforms it advocates are those that have improved living standards everywhere.
3. The common use of gods/demons/magics open up reels of recently lost or dismissed vernacular.
Since this is only the first in a trilogy about the same set of lovers, a lot of the book was built on the character building. As you can tell, I think Kallysten did a fabulous job with it. I missed the smoldering love scenes though. The scene between Marc and Blake was brief and the other scene in the story was only a murky dream. I look forward to reading the next book and getting deeper into the attraction between the three.
508 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good read
4149 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Anyone using Doug as a reason to pretend to write should be ashamed, not Doug, and wrong. Sorry, it is all the same.
As heir to her father's holdings, and chairperson of her family's charitable foundations, Janine esteems reputation above all else. No matter what her innermost desires are, as a member of the public eye, she must always be above reproach lest she besmirch the Bartolino name and damage their organization.
So instead of reading the novel, I listened to an unabridged version of the novel at the gym and on bus ride to and from Atlantic City. The novel unfolds about Oscar De Leon, his sister Lola, Lola's boyfriend, his mother, and her father. Their lives are intertwined to explain their circumstances and motives. This novel is richly woven to even understand Oscar and Lola's cancer stricken mother. At first, the readers won't like her but her back story is richly developed to help understanding her.
4372 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I purchased this book last friday. It was delivered on Monday morning. By Monday evening I was throwing the book away. The writing is horrible and the characterization is completely wrong. It may have been based on Pride and Prejudice, but the author completely missed the heart of the book. To put it bluntly, this book was cheesy. It had the feeling of a thirteen year old trying to rewrite a classic. The basic characters are represented, but their spirits weren't. The twists to the plot were unnecessary. All in all, I want my $15 back. I wouldn't have even paid $1 for it.
768 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Washington Post is well worth the kindle price. And getting it for free for a few months on the new Kindle Fires is a great marketing idea. 11.99 for a monthly subscription is a great present to the politico junkie.
7573 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. Indeed, once I started it, I didn't want to put it down. It was a charming, romantic retelling of the Beauty and The Beast story set in Regency England. Louisa, an heiress, was an ugly duckling who wanted someone to care for her, not her fortune. Her parents had passed and she was living with her grandfather who wanted her to be married. Douglas, a vampire with a conscience, was a loner in the extreme. He was living in a cave with no interaction with others besides what he physically needed to survive. He had his own inner demons to fight as he was guilt-ridden from an incident early in his life. The day Louisa stumbled upon Douglas' cave was a life-changing event for both of them. Karen skillfully used their interplay of words to develop their relationship. There were a few other characters and scenes interspersed in the story but most of the story took place in the cave. I enjoyed this book very much. I was very happy with the ending and actually came away from the book feeling as if I'd learned a valuable lesson from it. Bottomline: This is a feel good book that I'd highly recommend to anyone who loves romance and/or adult fairy tales.
9412 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Yeah
More people might get the Lord of the Rings references which are scattered around quite a lot, given the recent popularity of those movies. One woman is "ageless, the family's very own Galadriel," i.e. the Elven beauty from Lothlorien. Speaking of Lothlorien, another section of the book talks about how a woman "who with the elvish ring of her will had forged within Bani her own personal Lothlorien, knew that she could not protect the girl against a direct assault from the Eye." There's a lot of Lord of the Rings mythology wrapped up in that sentence that a non-LOTR reader would miss. Even more meaningful, when Oscar first read Lord of the Rings he choked at the line "and out of Far Harad black men like half-trolls" which represents an entire area of sociological discussion about how Tolkien handled dark skinned people.
Story length: 424 pages. Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: moderate. Number of sex scenes: 2. Total number of sex scene pages: 12. Setting: California, Texas, Colorado and Arizona. Copyright: 2009. Genre: mystery suspense.
CONS: None.
5680 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I greatly anticipated Kadens story. I enjoyed his character in the other Ghost Walker books (I was fearful that it would disappoint as so many other much anticipated books do, but I was pleasantly surprised it did not). I thought the book was pretty well written and enjoyed catching up with the other Ghost Walkers, Ryland, Gator, Nico, Ian and Tucker. I felt their sidelines added to the book and did not detract from the main story and it made me look forward to upcoming characters books. I will not spoil the end of the book, but I liked how all the GhostWalkers had a part in the ending not just the one main male character.
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A large portion of the book focuses on battle strategy, training, and a lengthy - sometimes gory - description of the battle. The book contains some mild romantic tension between the boys and Evelyn, who is eventually reunited with her father. This book concludes the three book story arch that began with The Burning Bridge, which means I have absolutely no idea what might happen in Book Five. Fun!
6010 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read the full-length novel concerning these characters first, wanted to fill in how they met. I do like Briggs' writing style and this short story did not disappoint me. If you aren't familiar with her Mercy Thompson universe, however, this may not be the best place to start.
Compelling Plot 3 bookmarks (Lots of open-ended questions, but Im sure those will be addressed in future installments.)
1559 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was a bit surprised when I found out that these books were written "in the near past" but they pulled me in and took me for a good ride. Just enough explanation for a non-military person but not too much that I was put off by it. I have enjoyed the SEALs Sub Strike series and highly recommend them.
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7371 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I got hooked on book one of the series so I just have to keep reading them all. Great story line. Of the 8 books I've read from Brenda, she is no slouch with words. Books are over 300 and sometimes over 400 pages. Enjoy!
6198 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked this book a lot. I loved the hero and the heroine as well as the secondary characters. Although it was very long, it did not bore me. I would recommend this book very highly. Can't wait to read the next book from this author!!!
4. The Lone Texan (2009)
19 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was the second attempt at this book - the first being when I was a teenager and I just couldn't get through it. This time was totally different. A very complex and compelling story taking us back to the days of the ancient Greek gods. With the fall of the ancient Labyrinth, evil is unleashed on the Greek world and civilization quickly crumbles. Far away on the coast of what will one day be England, one small outpost thrives with the Mistress of the Labyrinth as it's leader. Calling out to her partner, the Kingman, she sets in motion a devastating series of events that will either lead the world into the light, or destroy it forever.
It's still the best thing I've read in quite some time, and certainly a masterful example of pure storytelling at it's finest. I'd highly recommend this one. If you enjoy a good dramatic story, filled with love, loss and ample amounts of genuine (and realistic) tension then dive right in, for `Dirt Music' covers all those bases and then some.
5352 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lila knew if her father lost his shop he would lose his liveli hood, but fighting the ruthless development company that was trying to buy him out may be a losing battle. When attempts to get her father to sell become suspicious and underhanded Lila seeks out the head of the corporation. Bursting into Hunter Jamison's office to demand he cease and desist, Lila was taken aback by what he demanded in exchange for her father's shop.
1834 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed
I think "Getting Rid of Bradley" is by far the best of the four followed by "Strange Bedpersons" and "Charlie All Night". "What the Lady Wants" is the weakest of the four in my opinion but it is still very readable.
2167 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is good and advances Langley's werewolf universe nicely. The characters that she created in "Without Reservations" appear and continue to develop, especially Jake and Remi. Langley made clear that they were intended mates in the previous book, but kept Remi from discovering that fact. He learns it early on here and Langley does a good job of developing a credible plotline for the two to become lovers and mates, and much more. I won't give any more away other than to say their relationship affects their wolfpack in ways that show Langley developing the "rules" and "facts of life" for her fictitious werewolves in ways that were not clear in either of her two previous works in this series. In fact, the reason I gave this book four stars instead of five is that in several ways, characters in earlier works were not consistent with some of the "rules" she brought out in this work. Also, the Remi we see (and become quite fond of) in detail in this book is consistent with the Remi we saw late in "Without Reservation," but does not seem like the same character who pitched a royal fit when he walked in on Chay and Keaton making love in the earlier work. That made me a bit uncomfortable in the last book, but it worries me more in this one. Still, both quibbles are minor, enough to downgrade slightly to four or four and a half stars (instead of five), but the characters are a delight, many interesting new ones introduced, a despicable villain introduced, and the way paved for at least one more (probably a whole series) of additional books in this universe. If you like Langley, you'll enjoy this book and should buy it.
3. Abolition of all rights of inheritance. You can just forget about working hard your whole life so you can pass something on to your children. Your children will have to liquidate family businesses, small farms, and property to feed the voracious appetite of government.
7038 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Excellent story telling and delivered as described. This seller was quick to ship the product was in great condition when it arrived. Will definitely be back to buy more. Thank you
My only real problem with it is some of the grammar is choppy and weird in places, but otherwise it's great for kids, and perfect for a bedtime story.
Megan Warden Was Taking A Trip To Los Angeles From Seattle To Attend A Family Wedding With Just About Her Whole Family And She Was Going Crazy With Everyone In Her Car, Especially Her Mom Who Would Not Let Up On Her About Settling Down And Giving Her More grandbabbies. You Would Think That Her Sisters Were Not Giving Her The Babies But No, She Wanted Some From Her! Megan Wanted To Meet Her Mate And Had Waited For A Long, Long Time To Have Someone Look At Her As Her Sisters Mates Looked At Them. They Arrived At The Hotel And All She Wanted To Do Was Head To The Pool And Lounge, But They Were Short On Help And She Drew The Duty Of Meeting Shane At The Airport. Sitting There Sipping Her Drink, A Drop Dead Gorgeous Man Locked Eyes With Her And Flirted. She Saw That She Had Some Time To Kill And Flirted Right Back!
7185 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Not a bad book, but not a great one either. It's exactly what you'd expect from a sexy bdsm-themed romance. The plot builds at a pretty good pace, but it's all very predictable. It's supposedly part of a series, which I'm not a fan of. The writing isn't awful, but don't expect too much.
I must admit that I was upset at first due to the fact that I was absolutely clueless as to the plot line, characters and constant references to past events. The next morning my wife informed me that this was one book in a series and that to really make sense of it I really needed to go back to the beginning, i.e. previous books in this series.
There is more than one difficult issue being dealt with in A Timely Death. Issues I'm not going to reveal because it's for the reader to uncover. I can't say that I agree with how the main "issue" being dealt with here, was handled, and it was a tough decision for Grace, the main character to have to make. Who's to say however, that I wouldn't want that decision to be made for me if I was in the same boat as the person whom Grace was making the decision for/against.
3831 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Veronica, the eighth of the twelve Hegarty children, travels to England to collect the body of Liam, her immediately older brother, while the other surviving members of the family gather in Dublin for his funeral. But the title is misleading. What is being gathered together in this story is not primarily the various members of the Hegarty clan (although most of them make an appearance), but a rag-bag of childhood memories as Veronica struggles to make sense of her own life and Liam's in the context of family history. She makes this clear in the opening sentence: "I would like to write down what happened in my grandmother's house the summer I was eight or nine, but I am not sure if it really did happen." Or sort of clear; her doubts about the past are part of the point.
6565 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoed this book, it is an easy read. It wasn't the best mystery I have ever read; however it was entertaining.
7336 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 How does a wizard who has taken an Oath of Magical Non-Violence protect his household and his village in dangerous times? Wistril, cranky and reclusive, undertakes to do just that in this lighthearted collection. "Stealth and guile may win", he instructs Kern, his sarcastic and dubious apprentice, "where fury and might may not."
It's hard to be academic about something so... stimulating... but I'll try: the characters are great, there are a couple of unanswered questions I still have (what's up with Ben? what's THAT about?), but the plot does weird, wonderful things. You find things out, but in the author's own good time. But you are SO FAR from bored waiting to find out more! I didn't MEAN to read the whole book in one day, but I didn't have a choice! No, your Honor, she MADE me keep reading, honest! If you're into the M/M stuff, this book will be like a drug to you. Good thing I never got my hands on something like this when I was a teenager; I think I would have imploded.
6145 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely love this series! I love the MC, Karigan. She's a very well rounded character. I almost always have a slight problem with female leads, mostly because the authors make them too "girly" and wimpy (where's the pro-feminism when you need it?) or they make them too "badass" and is able (and wants to) kick all types of ass from here to Kalamzoo (cut back on the testosterone filled feminism!) Karigan is both. She is strong, and gets stronger throughout the series, both mentally and physically, as well as has her weak moments. She's neither too much one way or the other, which is great.
All of this sounded silly to me when I read the description, but Frank manages to take all this insanity and turn it into a wildly entertaining read.
I honestly wanted to like this novel because it seemed right up my ally: vampires, a love story, quirky humour and an unusual explanation. But the logical flaws and the utterly ridiculous obtuseness of the main characters sort of killed it for me.
Frank's latest killing assignment is the niece of one of the gangster bosses - problem is, Frank and Gia, the target used to be in love. Rather than kill her, he warns her and they go into hiding.
2932 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dang Gage is freaking hot and sweet. I need to find a Mr. Tool to look at. I love a great hot book with romance.
His brother ends up being Rhys' mate. Even though Rhys is older and is willing/wanting to wait for Sterling to get a little older first. I'd love to see a story about their relationship.
This story is very different from Ms. Coulter's FBI series and even the normal Sherbrooke historical romances but it is very well done. The story has several plot lines plus some "evil" stepbrothers and stepmother who also cause trouble. I found it a tad rushed at the end but still a wonderful setup and conclusion.
I would say this should be on every single high school and college grads reading list!
Now Tad's dilemma has taken on another possibility, is Missy just using him or might she be his life mate? The part of him that has always loved Missy will do what it takes to keep her safe and sort everything else out later.
657 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this series for all the adventure and thrilling journeys
8954 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The three people don't start off getting along very well, but the want is there for all of them.
5085 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a fantastic epilogue for the book Dirty. I highly recommend that you read the book so you can read this novella follow-up on Dan and Elle's relationship. And Boy is it HOT!!!!
3826 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I'm not really sure why this book won the Man Booker Prize... I was not impressed by it at all. I didn't really like it, and for a short book (under 300 pages), it seemed dragged out and dull in sections. There were hints of great secrets and revelations to come, but none were revealed. The description of the book was more interesting than the book itself. The narrator was a rather unlikable woman and the "resolution" (hardly the right word for this ending) was terribly weak. All in all, it was well-written, but unsatisfying.
To Do List was a new and fully anticipated experience for me. Lauren Dane is one of my favorite authors and I think this was the first totally contemporary romance that I have read written by her. To Do List made me giggle simply because I COULD HAVE BEEN Belle. Famous in my family for my lists, I so empathized with her need to be organized and loved how her quirkiness endeared her to Rafe. I simply loved Rafe because he loved Belle. His patience with her, even when he was dying for her to come to grips with their relationship, was appealing to me and I just simply desired him for my very own.
6302 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. It has so much to recommend it. I do not like to give away the plot so I will tell you that the character development was a joy to read. I am always searching for a new wonderful author. I think I have found one with Jennifer Fallon.
4. Confiscation of the property of all emigrants and rebels. As I've touched upon we already have civil forfeiture laws.
9473 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Seventh Circle is the fourth book in the Vampire Realm Series. Lincoln was entered into a pact with the devil by the Lord of the Vehemens. Only one can help him, Lilith, a vampire hunter. Lilith is an Elite Hunter with special abilities, and a strong hatred for vampires. She was angered by having to take Lincoln on as a client. She was confused when she started to have feelings for him. Now they work together to fulfill a destiny that will greatly affect them both.
1346 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 fascinating, the only reason i didn't give it 5 stars, is that i felt it got a little confusing at times and actually gave too much detail. but this would be a great college course.
Although I've long heard of Michael Card in the music industry, it's as author of Christian nonfiction I've most grown to appreciate him. Card notes in his introduction that when he began his research, he found plenty of books on Paul, as well as of esteemed Christian saints, but few about Peter. I thank him for taking the time to write about this disciple who is the central character of many of the stories of the Gospel and is referred to almost 200 times in the New Testament.
3483 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a slow reader because I only get to read during my break ... the characters were beleaveable and the story had me looking forwards till my next break to read more... Can not wait to buy Wings in the Night Part 2 and if it ever comes out as a movie I'd love to see it :)
8871 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked it.
And here is the most amazing part: some of the characters followed are insects, some are werewolves (sort of), some are regular people, and others are people with special powers of awareness. Yes - insects. Steve Peek takes you into the minds and inner workings of a species of insects he's created. And he does it well.
1370 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 i'm sure this book is even BETTER! The book I read, several yrs ago now, showed how to balance a meal with protein and carbs, and fat too. It was very specific & really helped with my cravings. Don't eat a carb without protein or if u must, a healthy fat. Hopefully, u'll eat both protein and fat with ur carb tho. I had read several books about dieting for carb cravings/insulin resistance and this book by Dr. Hart was THE best. I have a medical condition, PCOS, that has recently been studied more in the medical community and there are more books written about that -- with their diets also. This is still a good book especially for men or women who are just pre-diabetic, not PCOS-sufferers.
For those who like top-notch legal conflicts in their fiction, you will like the many twists and turns of this case. It also has a comedic flair to offset the many moments of darkest despair. You will be reminded of the gravedigger's scene in Hamlet at several points in the book.
767 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good coverage and ad free!
9804 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I found this book to be an entertaining tribute to Dante and his Inferno. Inferno is, by far, my favorite canticle in the Divine Comedy, and the 2nd half of this book made me want to go and re-read it. I did spend some time trying to decide if I found the author's use of the Inferno to be TOO derivative, or not. I finally shrugged and said that it didn't matter - he had done a wonderful job of integrating the Inferno into his own work.
2257 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is more then the secret - this is HOW to get whatever you desire from the universe.
6097 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written, good plot, characters to love and hate and with a surprise twist
2703 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I love most of the Pride and Prejudice sequels and gave this author is chance. Some of it was interesting to read, but I was a little put off by. I know there was a subtle element of religion in the original P&P, but the story, Assumed Engagement, hits you over the head with it. Many pages were taken up by sermons that were unnecessary to the story continuity. The other part of the book that was strange was Darcy's pressing need to build a school for the deaf. That kind of comes out of the blue and seemed like it was tacked on from another story. There are better sequels/continuations out there.
As an author, I would have to agree with Ramsey in that books that tell you to be frugal and invest......always sell worse than get rich quick schemes. People want the easy way out, and Ramsey's recommendations are not the easy way out.
4786 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Sadly, it has been overtaken by on-line sound bites. I'd really like to see more in depth articles but perhaps that time has passed.
741 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I received the 2 month free offer and like it so much I ordered it. I kind of laugh when my neighbors have to go down their snow packed driveways to pick their up. That is if they can even find theirs. Yes, I wish the cost was lower and probably will cancel it when spring and summer arrive, but for winter months it is a great deal.
The opposite backgrounds of the two main characters made them even more endearing and James' humor, a trademark of Josh Lanyon's narrators, made me highlight a few paragraphs. There's a masterly drawn encounter with an ocelot that is revealing of both James' practical disposition and Sedge's helping nature. The ending is full of possibilities.
(Review by Jimmy, my middle son.)
The second (after The Commitments) in Roddy Doyle's The Barrytown Trilogy, this novel also focuses on the Rabbitte family and is set in the working class tenements of rowdy north Dublin, where humor and family togetherness are often the qualities which enable the characters to survive. In this novel, the action focuses on a single member of this family and the chain of action set in motion by her pregnancy. More intimate, more personal, and more emotionally moving, than The Commitments, this novel shows admiration for Sharon's stalwart behavior under the pressures of family, friends, and neighborhood.
Ok so I was hooked from the beginning and thought these 2 were so awesome together. Then a part I don't like is it skips to 10 years later. Ok for one I don't like that it skipped that much time and second how can you feel so strongly for someone but never in 10 years speak of those feelings?? Ok so on to my biggest problem with the book. The king is pretty much tricked into marrying someone else and yet will continue to sleep with Lassen too. I see this as a huge betrayal and I don't like cheating in books and that is how I see it. I know this is apparently common in this timeframe however I still don't agree with this. For one thing the king explains that he knew they were soul mates before they met and if he knew how much he meant to him how could he sleep with someone else? Let alone marry someone else? This just doesn't make sense to me and it cheapens the deep relationship between them. Also I think Lassen should have been more upset about it and not fallen right into his arms the very next day after the king 's marriage and consummation. I tried to get over my personal problem with this part and once I did got lost in the story again and I did enjoy it a lot from when Lassen conceives until the end. All in all this was a great book. Well written and keeps your attention until the end and the sex is absolutely awesome!!!!
But make no mistake that it's all kinds of erotic when these two people get together. There is this scene with a thin vine, berries and mint leaves that reaffirms that kink is not a 21st century invention. Wow!
7618 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love books that combine a bit of history and a glimpse of another culture with the elements of mystery. Would buy another book by this author.
8765 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ian Stanton, second son of the Earl of Rayne, has always done what was proper. His one and only highly improper secret is his love for Nicholas Chatham, Lord Amherst, eldest son of the Marquess of Carleigh. Five years ago, Ian and Nicky fully fulfilled their physical desire for one another, but the experience left Ian certain that it could never be repeated. Now Ian has returned home, an ex-military captain who was badly wounded during the Peninsular War. Forced to escort his sister to the Twelve Night gathering at Carleigh Castle, the last person Ian wants to encounter is Nicky.
9356 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dark Elves were created to bring pleasure by the Goddess Rhae. Her pleasure! But when the Gods left the planet she left them behind, only realizing that they needed mates. So She gave them enchantments to be able to take human women and procreate. The only hitch is they can only sire males. Now they live underground and surface at night to grab those females that can become true mates . Oh and did I mention they have to bespell the females to change so they can survive the delivery of said offspring!?
6913 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hard to find just one word to describe this book. There were parts that made me laugh out loud (woke up the hubby) and other parts that had me so enthralled that I couldn't put it down until I finished that section and other parts that had me in tears. Craig Johnson writes so well! This was the first of his books that I've read and I am now moving onto Death Without Company. Loved the TV series but the books are even better!!! Hope he continues writing about Longmire and company!
9328 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The plot is pretty much my review title, topped with hurting but unwilling to let him leave woman. And as he is punishing them both for past mistakes life happens.
9413 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 One of the things I love about Paisley Smith is her ability to pack a whole lot of sexy into a short-story. This is the first modern short-story of her's that I've read. The writing was good here, but I prefer her period style over her modern style if I had to choose. This was definitely hot stuff though, the widowed blonde piano teacher falling for her younger butch student. The cover is horrible, it throws you off, you think you're about to read cheesy femme on femme porn. Weird.
3769 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow, great book. The book started off slow, recovering from the mediocre book three of the series, but once things got moving it was awesome. Very clean, very kid-friendly. By the end of the book I was literally smiling at how happy the ending was. Already bought book 5...
9286 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ginny Brooks grew up with Charlie Anderson, Alex Taylor and Ryan Travers. After the men set up their engineering firm, Ginny went to work for them as their office manager. Ginny and Ryan grew up the best of friends and knew everything about each other possible. On Ginny's thirtieth birthday, her boyfriend cancels their weekend away together. Ryan, being a good friend, fills in and takes Ginny to the Way Down Under Club, a club she has heard hot things about and has been anxious to visit. Ginny wanders away from Ryan though, and ends up in the voyeur room. What she does not know is that Ryan is a member of the club and about to show her a side of herself she did not know existed...one that pleasantly surprises them both.
2752 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I honestly don't know how to describe this book - it was dark, emotional, disturbing, heartbreaking, unforgettable, powerful, intense, horrifying, haunting, devastating, scary...I could go on, but I don't think any of these adjectives really describe what Elizabeth Scott makes the reader feel with this book - it's...just wow. I wouldn't say I enjoyed this book, but you're not supposed to - it's about abduction and abuse, and I don't think anyone would say they enjoy reading about that kind of suffering.
770 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good newspaper. But take with a grain of salt. the NY times, WSJ and WP are the three top propoganda generators in the US besides that magic-talking-box you pay so much for. Read all three and see where the stories overlap.
4657 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My first Ann Hood novel proved to be for the lovers of deeply moving and emotional reading material that grabs through the pages and squeezes the heart until tears come out. This semi autobiographical work, mirroring her personal loss and her way back into the world of living is a magnificent journey, best savored late at night with a hot cup of cocoa and a box of tissues nearby.
Thank you for painting such glorious pictures with your words. Sincerely,
If you are one of the great multitude of Americans who has heavy debt and little savings, you should buy this book and follow Ramsey's advice. He gives a solid plan on how to get out of debt and accumulate wealth.
3. You will be disturbed by the chain of events leading up to the war and the current position of the world, there's no way around it
7421 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dr. Emilia Hypatia is a recently graduated Alpha one healer. Basically this means that she can get any job that she wants. When the opportunity comes up for her to sign on as the medical officer of a deep space mission corps ship, she doesn't hesitate. Given her pick of three different ships, Emi is encouraged by the people hiring her to find the best ship in which she and the men manning the ship `fit'. And Emilia does just that. She and the crew of the Tamora Bight are a perfect fit; both sexually and emotionally. Now if she can only reach her men - a past experience on a mission left its indelible mark of each of her men. Emi's new mission is to make them forget their pain.
4824 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A excellent novella length sword and sorcery fantasy. If you like that genre you'll definitely want to read this and if you're a bit reticent to read sword & sorcery, read this anyway because it has none of the common faults of that genre. The hero was such a magnetic character that I may even pay him a visit again sometime.
I was pleased that this was more novel length, and the plot was realistic, nicely paced and developed in a believable way. This was unfortunately for me not as much like the previous ones, where I liked that the main focus was a combo of a mystery and Vic's psychic life, with the gay aspect and romance as a major subplot that develops across books. Here the focus switched, which in the end was still ok since the relationship was interesting and the mystery and psychic stories were good to support it. I also liked how all the complexities were built and intertwined in this one, thus the title, Secrets. But even though I said it was a standalone, in this one, more than the other books, a few loose ends were left hanging as a set up for book 5.
380 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very good experience . . . would defintely order from Vendor again . . . . . . . . .
4528 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Short and Sweet Review, by Michelle:
Harlequin Good read like always.
6749 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've loved mysteries, ever since starting out as a girl with Nancy Drew. I eventually moved on to Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Dorothy L. Sayers. I also love to read historical romance, especially Regency and Victorian.
4788 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You cannot go wrong reading the LA Times. Concise, accurate, entertaining, and yet covers a wide-range of topics, and interests.
4395 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ok, so this book is relatively short, coming in around 9200 words, under 40 pages. Right off the bat it starts with a sexy shower scene - my favorite! I don't know what it is, but the water, the steam, the whole thing just sets me off. Here we meet Brett and Lisa, human and vampire, respectively. And as it turns out, they are in a relationship, eleven months so far.
1 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you've read other max brand westerns, you know what to expect, if not, you,'re in for a treat. Let's strap on our six guns! We gotta ride!
4367 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have been reading all of Kara Louise's books - this is a really fun rendition of P&P with modern characters. i found the characters believable, and i went through the book very quickly on a rainy Sunday afternoon in California. I wish she would write more books - they are really engaging and she captures many nuances of P&P, right down to similar names, personalities and situations. Well worth the price of the book!
discovers something amazing about himself that will change everything
5317 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This information is very practical and good sound advice even if you aren't indebt.
3553 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Strung out on opium and falsely imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit Viscount Lord Ryder Blackwood is embittered and doesn't see a way out of his predicament. Losing hope and not caring if he lives or dies, he's surprised when someone finally comes forward to clear his name. Unbeknownst to him while incarcerated he's accrued a wife, a woman he's sure is inline with his thieving aunt and cousin. Jessie is an innocent pawn in the lunacy of her stepfather. Marrying a man she thought knew of their arrangement, she's unprepared for his disbelief and anger. Jessie made sure at least his family fortune wasn't ravished in the same way his home has been, but feels all her efforts will be in vain due to the lord's dependency on drugs and alcohol. An unlikely pair will have to overcome the torment that comes when your mind and body are ensnared by chemical enslavement.
Well unfortunately there is no pat answer to either of the above questions. Each of us is a bit different; some more tolerant, some more adventuresome and some more stubborn. We also have the factor of likes and dislike in our reading which differ widely as evidenced by the mixed reviews we find on this one. Thank goodness we are all different and have different tastes...
98 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale was a thrilling listen as you joined Frank on his exploitive adventures and his daring escapades. Abagnale got an early start to a life of crime, and he became one of the best master check forgers in the history of the US and world. He survived a harsh prison sentence in France, and lived lavishly on other people's money. Abagnale globe-trotted as a Pan Am pilot, and worked his charm to the max.
6966 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just like the show and the characters are just as visual . The books bring the depth of the characters out more than the series can
Ranger's Apprentice takes place in an imaginary world, but it echoes certain geographical and historical realities of this one. The Skandians are clearly based on the Norse raiders who terrorized the coast of Britain around 800. Celtica's mining culture is reminiscent of Wales, while Gallica takes both its name and its approximate language from medieval France in the age of chivalry circa 1300. Araluen is England, standing --- as it has since Tolkien --- at the heart of fantasy literature.
Now I will be honest with you...I struggled to finish this work. It had some great parts, some pretty good parts and some parts that well...were a bit lacking to say the least. Before you begin this series; this apparently never ending series, be sure you read both the positive reviews and the negative reviews as both categories bring up very valid point. This work is not for everyone by any means and it certainly contains some major flaws.
9400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoy a good time travel novel and this one fit the bill. Pacing was good and there were a few really good twists. Several questions that the protagonist (and I) had at the beginning of the book get answered at the end. The ending wrapped everything up quite nicely.
Overall: 3 Stars
8297 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dardanus and Queen Nestra' story told from Dardanus POV. He is an Hero and the story although short, is well developed. It would make a fantastic full size novel if developed as such.
And the first thing said - again, 60-year-old-twice-divorced-unemployed-car-lot-security-guard-who-lives-with-his-parents - uninvolved third party does is spill his guts about the murder (by now plural) and the "closely police-guarded/ongoing investigation" facts to his best friend, also - you guessed it - a (concealed-weapon licensed) automobile car lot security guard.
The world of GREEN RIDER feels real. In this first story we learn about some of its history, politics, myths, legendary heroes, and games. This is all done naturally and without extensive infodumps. The characters, too, are mostly well done, though the villains tend to be shallow and overtly evil. Karigan is not always likeable, but she's a willful and spunky heroine who I hope will become less aloof as the series goes on. Karigan is supported by several characters that we can't help but like, such as her father, the batty Berry sisters and their invisible servants, a few other Riders, and King Zachary himself. Oh, and the horse!
Levin does well in explaining and demonstrating how the Supreme Court - and all levels of our courts - have strayed from the intent of the Founders and established themselves as an unelected government superior in their own minds to the legislative and executive branches of government.
I love this author and only for these few criticisms I will continue to seek out and enjoy her work.
5627 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book by Kingsbury takes us beyond the last one. I will not tell you about the story because others usually do. It picks up where the last one left off and brings us through some amazing and unusual events until finally the characters have a chance to heal.
WITH LOVE is one of three novellas in the anthology, A Heart From The Ashes, coming to Samhain in January 2007. I just can't get enough of J. L. Langley!
2142 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I first started reading I was a little leery about a female elf walking home contemplating a 3 day journey with new tattoos that hurt. Why would she leave that town? What was so urgent? Then her twin sister finds her in this wilderness. Then they decide tattoo elf needs to get home asap. When we find out the tattoos were something she kept from a twin sister she shares every detail of her life, I'm still reading but I'm gonna give the author one more chapter and BOOM!! A letter from their mom sends them on a wild and wonderful journey that you would not dream about. Their journey has incredible implications on these sisters. But wait..a computer generated reality is right around the corner and you will want to keep on reading and not put the book down. Book 2 should be an even better read.
Wonderfully, Highly Recommended. prisrob 12-30-07
388 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Marx and Engels take the position that globalisation is bad and that the spread of trade and free exchange of ideas is bad as it means people aren't satisfied with the old way of doing things after they are exposed to new ways. They don't like technology, adopting the luddite position that it makes everything worse. They believe technology makes workers redundant and take less joy in their work. Before I go any further, does anyone agree with this nonsense? It's like they want to freeze time indefinitely, they're so anti-progress! So far, so dumb.
8114 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You'll need the ice tea after reading this delightful romp of fun reading. This book will make you feel like you want to go on that vacation, if you only had the nerve and man candy too.
8426 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Easy reading love these books short and sweet need more book like this one . thanks for the good book
I recommend this short story if you are a fan of Briggs and even if you have never read one of her books. It definitely made me want to read on to Cry Wolf, which starts off right where Alpha & Omega ends.
Horace is Will's friend and a knight trainee. He is very good with sword and lance, seeming to be a natural armsman.
This is a well-written book, as engrossing as it is fascinating, taking the reader into a world that is foreign to most of us. It is a story about real women in a time that, to the modern reader, seems almost surreal. Those readers who like the historical fiction genre will most definitely appreciate and enjoy this excellent book.
There is one last transport to the hospital by ambulance, that was a distance from the scene of the accident. Right away James is shocked by the patients "Toe Nails -(pink)". This is Lorna - his ex.
The Prime has joined the Alliance to assist in battling a common enemy a reptilian warlike species they have been battling for ages. The Alliance will also allow them to survive as a race. They cannot continue to battle alone, losing comrades while not being able to mate or procreate to replenish their race.
7452 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I subscribed to the Kindle Nation Daily for over a week, taking advantage of the two week free trial. I'm not going to continue my subscription to the blog.
These are among the countless observations that Chandler works into his stories to give his characters substance and realism. I agree that there are times when the flurry of details is so dense that we may temporarily lose the thread of the story, especially since the stories are often complex. Nevertheless, on balance, Chandler's determination to show us the richly particularized world in which his noir fiction is set contributes substantially to its interest and enables the reader to better understand what is going on.
- The plots are outrageously far-fetched, but fun nonetheless.
Despite my misgivings, I heartily recommend this book for the Coney Island atmosphere and the Yiddish jargon alone.
It is an easy read and packed with great advice. I would highly recommend that you buy this book!
Can't wait to grab the next installment of this one to see more of this lovely threesome.
8611 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read the other reviews before I read this book and though I am a fan of Ms Lennox's strong female characters, I really felt for Antonia. Her brothers may have strong armed her where her assets were concerned but Brett always gave her choices, up to a point. You need to read this for yourself, but I hope you will feel as I do.
To spice things up there is the young Lolita Pulido who is torn three ways between, Don Diego Vega, Capitn Juan Ramon and Zorro. It is said that once a Pulido gives her heart she can never love another.
Archie, as Kern, does all the legwork and gets all the best wisecracks. He even takes a stack of papers out of his desk, just as Archie does.
This book literally changed my life, and I am SOOOO grateful "Dr. Google" found it for me!!!
The potion maker, Sylvia, has secrets to protect and a stepdaughter's season to finance. She has no time for Vailmont and everything to loose if he comes too close. Unfortunately, he is very attractive. Could her family spell book help her find a way to control her feelings ?
9829 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good book,reading about hell raise's the hair on the back of your neck,and the surprise on the end is a surprise !
I was captivated by Keely, a saucy woman who has secrets that force her into the guise of a hermit, as well as Jack, who isn't the player a reader will initially perceive him to be. There are also a few plot twists and turns that come together in the end that you certainly won't see coming, as well as enough heartfelt emotion to satisfy the romantic at heart.
3444 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For a really quick review of the most important archaeological finds in history, this is an awesome book. It will make you want to do more research on all 10, which is what I done.
I read it daily.
3716 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book. characters develop.
7683 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Classmate Murders is a fun and clever mystery. The story is written mostly in narration style, which works perfectly with this main character. You can almost hear the character's voice as he tells the story and adds his own brand of humor.
The author introduces a lot of the characters quite rapidly at the beginning, but it's clear how everyone is related to each other. The characters were all engaging and entertaining. There is a good-natured humor to the book which shows up in the dialogue and in the quirks of the various characters.
6632 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a really great book. The characters are expertly developed, and there are many other characters introduced throughout the story (so there is no 'island, and this is all you get' feel). Also, the story begins with almost fifty young people, and with the addition of some outsiders, I was never left feeling like there wasn't enough to draw a good story from.
7859 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A nice read, well written story. Good character development and plot. Nice combination of mystery, love and erotica; a nicely balanced story. Would love to see a follow-up/series development, continuing on with a story on the head Alpha.
Highly recommend this one.... for me, MORE motivational and simple than reading Suze Ormon, and I like her a lot! This book will get you on track.
Both were of professional quality.
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3124 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just a fun read for a quick dose of laughter the Barbara way. She could always find a way to make us all laugh the best medicine.
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7577 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Louisa Patterson would have settled for just being plain. As it is, though, there's no avoiding the fact that she's simply ugly. She's inherited the worst of all the family features and is graced with face not entirely unlike a horse's. Fortunately, or perhaps unfortunately, she also stands to inherit enough money to make her the most sought after prize on the marriage market to the scores of penniless young men now haunting her grandfather's estate and singing her virtues. But Louisa is terribly lonely. All she wants is to be liked for herself, not her money. She begins to think this is impossible, until she stumbles into a well-hidden cave...
When Beckett's prospective bride arrives with mother and brother in tow, things get interesting. Christiana is heartbroken, but gamely continues on. When she is kidnapped, a knight in black armor rescues her; thankful for his timely interruption, she kisses the black knight on the cheek.
2337 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very enjoyable... so glad I didn't give up on it at the beginning. I was not disappointed.
... At the same time though, even the strongest of women can use a little help from her man...
2329 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very intricate storytelling... I really enjoyed the colorful characters, suspense and the romance. Kept me reading well into the night!!!
2467 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read several "Ace" books, both written from the personal view and second person historical. But, here, bishop is direct, to the point and manages to be entertaining. This book was written shortly after Bishop had been taken out of service and working in Washington, D.C. helping bring the U.S. air effort up to speed- basically, giving lectures and talking up the sales of War bonds. Although some of his amazing aerial combat record has been challenged (he was one of the few allied flyers who's kills did not have to be confirmed by ground observers) in modern times, I could find nothing much in his account to see him as an embellisher. However, although his writing seem authentic, I was a little disturbed by the lack of emotion in his writing. He tries to explain this in a few paragraphs salted through the writing, but, it just gave me a kind of feeling he was being overly flippant about the whole ordeal he had experienced. I am a combat veteran of Vietnam era and could not possibly write something about my own experiences with that sort of machine-like objectivity. Perhaps, I am being too critical. It is possible this style if writing about it is a way of protecting himself from feeling too emotional about it all. It had to have been a terrible experience. Bishop is also rather self aggrandizing. There is little humility to his writing. Although, this could simply be his type-A coming out. Most of the Aces of any war on all sides are very self motivated, aggressive types who think about the enemy as prey animals and not as human beings being horribly killed. If they did, they simply could not carry on, I suppose. As for the writing style, I found Bishop to be fairly skilled and somewhat entertaining. Don't expect to be overwhelmed with prose here. This is a matter of fact personal account, written with some clarity and factual story telling, with few words wasted.
4270 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was excited to get this book... excited to try the recipes... until I ate the concoctions that were created. For example, the oven-fried chicken made with Fiber One. Fiber One is a fine product, and I enjoy it very much as a cereal, but as chicken breading, not so much. My chicken did not get crispy, the breading was dusty and crumbly, and fell off the chicken easily, and well, it just didn't taste very good. But I thought that perhaps it was just one misguided recipe, so I persevered and tried another.
I really don't know what to say about the book, except that I recommend it. I wish that the ending had explained more. Or had been different.
6456 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book like all of Nalini Singh 's was fantastic want read more about Ashwani and Janvier. Great job. Need to read another one now. I have a hard time putting these books down.
In simple terms and straightforward fashion, the author paints an unforgettable portrait of a Father waiting with outstretched arms for His child...His cherished friend to accept his affection--and return it, so they two can enjoy the fullness of a loving relationship. Jacobsen builds his premise largely on that relationship: what it is, how to achieve it, what it means to each participant.
The plot was good though not as exciting as previous books. This one was a bit more predictable but I still enjoyed the main character, Nora, and getting to know Duke Rogan. If I had to rank the books I've read so far, this one would fall at the bottom but I would be the first to say (as I wrote) that I am biased and that may be a factor. I think it would have been nice to have it clarified that the majority of people who believe that animals should not be killed for unnecessary things like food or clothing (and yes, even medical research) are not crazy or extreme but compassionate. I wasn't happy that the bio-tech researchers who keep innocent animals in captivity and make them sick and suffer were presented in a more favorable light than those who see the unfairness of that and believe that all life matters.
5087 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved being able to check in with Dan and Elle. I really enjoy the writing of Megan Hart. I love that fact that in this short story, I get everything I want: a little romance, some spicy sex, some thought provoking moments, the ability to see characters continue to grow and evolve. It's just nice. If you haven't read Dirty , you want to be sure to read it before this one.
The description of the conditions in the french prison are nauseating end nightmare inducing enough to scare one back to the straight and narrow. Not for people with weak stomachs!
The underlying premise that our folklore especially about vampires and werewolves stems from encounters with creatures from another dimension mark Longclaws as an outstanding work in the 'fangs&claws' genre. However, this distinctive novel will surely appeal to fans of all types of horror.
August 18, 2007
3061 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kept me interested the entire time. Easy to keep reading til it's done. Can't wait to start the full saga but please don't let it go past the seven books
6880 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I admit I wasn't sure if this book at first. It wasn't the writing for it was superb. For the first time I was reading a book that was about a series that I watched first on TV. I was doing the same thing in reverse comparing the two. Soon I was able to pick out the similarities as well as the differences between characters on TV and the book. I grew to love the book as much as the series on TV.
Location 389 "Alter of Guardia" instead of "Altar of Guardia"
1895 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I haven't read the books, but my son absolutely loves this series. Its great to have an 11 year old begging for a new book, as hes done for each book in this series. Any book that has a kid his age preferring to read over play video games is a winner.
9857 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 David Wisehart's epic fantasy is a stunning tour de force -- David Mitchell meets Umberto Eco. The author tells his story of a group of pilgrims in the 14th century who retrace Dante's descent into the Inferno with verve and a truly astonishing command of language.
While he is gone, both of them have a change of heart regarding the way they left things and want to make amends. Unfortunately, the neighbor that Harley asked to help his wife out has been hopelessly in love with her since they were children. Seeing this as an opportunity to gain what he wants, Jack goes to any measure he finds necessary to keep the two of them apart.
4012 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you are going to buy Wallace Wattles, you may as well get this three books in one anthology. It is only two dollars extra.
The struggle Amy has between her job and her personal life are very real to life and Ms. Burton did a wonderful job pulling me into the story. I was rooting for Justin the whole time and kept hoping Amy would let her guard down enough to realize that Justin was the man for her. Unwrapped is so wonderful that I am Joyfully Recommending it and I'm off to go read more by Ms. Burton!
784 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful. A dose of "the old sod."
Like Banville's narrators in other novels, the elderly Axel Vander of Shroud is unreliable and often dishonest, self-concerned but not self-aware. Consummately venal, he blithely takes advantage of whatever circumstances arise. Cass Cleave, the daughter of Alexander Cleave, the narrator of Banville's previous novel, Eclipse, has visions and seizures, and Vander regards her as mad, but she and Vander develop a relationship of almost religious significance. He is depraved and amoral, and she is a sick, avenging angel.
I would have liked a little more physical descriptions of the trolls, Mama Hogg, and Markhat.
I believe one of the most important exercises in this book is the value-clarification exercise. I've learned from my own personal experiences that I will not succeed at anything that goes against my true core values. Your values fuel your motivation to succeed and earn. It's well worth taking the time to work and study the results of this activity.
Many of the scenes were emotionally painful and hard to read. I felt that some of the later plot lines, taken to San Salvador and Ireland seemed almost removed from the first part of the book. They are part of Collie's journey but I found them somewhat disconnected from the earlier character driven chapters. The ending is somewhat ambigous and anticlimatic and left me feeling unsatisfied. This was a poignant, magnetic read, one I'm glad I undertook. Definitely not your cookie cutter book.
This sexy little story may have a holiday theme, but Look What Santa Brought is undeniably a story that will be enjoyed by romance fans no matter the time of year. I know it will enjoy a permanent place in my library so I may re-read it at will in the years to come.
164 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While I may not be the primary target demographic for Moon's works, I strongly recommend to any who like to root for the underdog, have an interest in space and space warfare in particular. Moon pioneered the space battles across light minutes and with FTL ships.
1/8/2012
When they meet they are both shocked to see that the other is not a figment of their imaginations. I loved the back and forth between the characters. At times it can be a bit confusing in the beginning about what is going on and why it is happening. We are in the same boat as the Sevan, we do not know the entire back story of the planet at the beginning. However, you do find it out and everything makes sense by the end of the book. The interactions with the secondary characters, Jordan, Nina, Jacquelyn and Christian are funny scenes.
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1321 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hi. I bought the first version of Lynn McTaggert's book and then this one. It is a paradigm changer, and it is based on current science. I do not throw lightly around the phrase "paradigm changer." I am aware of what the phrase means. This book is a paradigm changer, and may cause you to perceive yourself and the universe in an entire new way. It did me.
2420 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Federal Judge Jackson Benedict is trying a case involving the favorite son of a notorious family, when he begins getting suspicious "gifts" and threatening notes. Despite his objections, Federal Agent Trey London insists he needs protection. Jackson is attracted to Trey, and Trey seems to feel the same, but will Jackson live long enough to do anything about it?
Rafe Bettencourt, Belle's brother Brian's best friend, has been a longstanding friend of the family and the object of Belle's fantasies since she was twelve years old. It wasn't until five years ago that he began to view her as a desirable woman - before that she was simply Brian's little sister and a whole lot of fun to torment. Rafe's perfectly aware of Belle's anal retentive, control freak nature but that's a trait he's begun to find very alluring about her - there's nothing he'd like more than to strip her naked and make her lose control.
348 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you love 50s sci-fi this one is a great by. Much better then the remake. You can't go wrong buying the movie.
7603 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 To be honest I'm not a big Star Wars fan. Of course I saw all 6 movies, but that's all regarding this topic. No books, short stories, nothing. But I must say this was very good and easy reading, I enjoyed whole 8 books in this series. I'm not going to write here about the story, I think the book description is enough to get a picture about this book.
983 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a diary. Yet the literary style of this U-Boat officer in the Great War makes enjoyable reading. But it is more than a war story. It is a love story superimposed against a background of espionage not revealed to the reader until the tragic end when the author reads the final letter from his lover containing the surprise of why she cannot marry him. It is a diary that reads like a novel. I enjoyed it thoroughly
2475 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 following a pilot of ww1 for his entire career. Extremely interesting and a great read. I highly recommend it. A good read.
6999 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I got hooked on the show and then decided to read the books. I enjoy the characters in the book more than the show except for Vic and I don't like her in either. There is something disgusting about a foul mouthed woman who thinks she needs to be carrying the same equipment in her pants as a man to do a job. It would be nice if she was written out of the book and the show. My favorite character, other than Walt of course, is Henry and I think he is adequately portrayed in both. Walt seems more sure of himself on the show and I like that. I like the way Johnson writes and the banter between Henry and Walt although I think you get a better sense of the friendship in the book than you do on the show. The storyline was original and that was appreciated as I am so tired of reading the same plots over and over, i.e., someone kidnaps the family, etc. There is enough crime out there that a cop's family can be left out of it. I look forward to finishing the rest of the books in this series and will continue to watch the show. Just give us less of Vic.
6- Enjoyed the conversations that took place between Will and his buddies. Several laugh-out-loud moments there.
Not much else to say about this book except it is classic Karen Rose - who knows way far too much about nasty murders!!!
He has been tasked to find solve a string of murders, which appear to have been committed by fellow Ghostwalkers. So he seeks out a former serial killer profiler, Tansy. He realizes immediately that --1-- she is one of the female Ghostwalkers enhanced by Whitney in her childhood; and --2-- Whitney has chemically altered the two of them to be undeniably attracted to each other. Think turbo-pheromones.
112 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm old enough to remember this story from when it came around for the first time, about a bazillion years ago. But I only heard about it then; I didn't read it. This time I read it, and wow, what a story. This guy, obviously loaded with charm, guts, and savy aplenty, was probably the biggest swindler and impersonater the world has ever known. He passed himself off as a doctor, a pilot, a professor, and a lawyer, all on the basis of a glib tongue, a demeanor that inspired trust, and a 10th grade education!
And those are smart boys, yes? Studying to be pharmacist and another one is supposed to go to prestigious Ivy League business school? One would think their vocabulary would be a little bit more diversed.
9.) Grammar and punctuation police, have at it, examples of what you will find:
9759 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sara wants revenge on the vampires who killed what was left of her family, not realizing she already has feelings for one. Wyatt's past with Sara was a memorable one week when they finally meet up again a year later. A one night's read that will make me check out the rest of The Hunters series.
6193 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Cynthia `Cyn' Elder manages The Glass Slipper where she spends more than her fair share of time covering her father's lover's daughters Drew and Staci's shifts because he requested that she hire them. To make matters worse, the lazy irresponsible gruesome twosome are living at her apartment - also as a favor to her dad. She might have continued indefinitely with this dissatisfying life but her friends MeShell and Miller's insistence on her attending the grand opening of a night club.
404 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well, if you are a student of Philosophy or economics you must make this a part of your reading whether you want to or not. It is not long. It is not difficult. It is quite explicit. And after you read it you should have a better understanding of where you personally stand politically. I am not going to comment on what it says or advocates. Read it and find out for yourself. You won't need an interpreter.
This book does have a huge cliffhanger. I am usually not a cliffhanger fan, but it was inserted at the right moment. I am looking forward to reading Educating Jane Porter which happens to be the second book of the Jane Porter series.
If you like a story with twist on twist; to learn more about the TV characters, and laugh in unexpected places. Read this.
696 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I finish what I start even if it is painful. This is a principle I live by and it was the only thing that allowed me to finish one of the worst books I have ever read. Admittedly the vast majority contemporary vampire fiction is not great literature, but much of it could be described as at least entertaining. That cannot be said of the first "novel" in the seemingly never ending Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands.
1. Table of Contents - This edition, as advertised, does come with a fully functional interactive Table of Contents. The only problem - an extremely minor one that isn't uncommon with Kindle books - is that "Table of Contents" is grayed out on the Kindle's "Go To" menu. As I've discovered before, that doesn't mean there isn't an interactive Table of Contents. In this case, all you have to do to find it is Go to _Cover_, press "Next Page" just once and the Table of Contents appears - on the second screen in the book. Once I found it, I bookmarked it for future use. Cursoring through the Table of Contents using the 5-way control produced the small "pointing finger" icon and once the finger is pointing at the desired article, pressing down on the 5-way immediately takes me right to the very article. The T of C is lengthy, but it's text searchable.
9388 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I must admit I downloaded this book just for the sake of having something to read while waiting for my son to end his badminton class. I was truly surprised! The characters, plot, setting, etc. were well put together. There were enough twists and turns in the story to keep the reader interested and hooked up to the last page.
7347 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No one does romance better than Brenda Novak. She writes with such passion. The pages seem to sizzle. One is never disappointed when Brenda Novak picks up a pen.
Hero was all wishy washy: he claims that no man in their right mind would claim to understand the workings of a woman's mind and yet you catch him thinking to himself that he was always arrogantly, confident in his ability to understand women. I liked that he NEVER really knew her at all let alone understood her. He tried to catergorize her with the other women from his past. I liked that she did stand up to him in some aspects. And it brought him up short near the end when he was convinced that she would tell him she loved him . . . only she didn't!
3297 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've become a big fan of Faye Kellerman, mainly after reading this early novel (I had read I think one other, later Decker/Lazarus novel before The Ritual Bath). In some ways it's quite different from some of the later novels. Kellerman's next-to-last novel, Gun Games, focusing in considerable part on the relationship between 15-year-old "adopted son" Gabe, a musical prodigy, and a 14-year-old Persian girl and precocious opera lover, verges on being creepy. The Ritual Bath, however, is an engrossing introduction to Orthodox Jewish life combined with a solid murder mystery. It introduces and lays the ground work for many of the characters who are in Kellerman's later novels. I strongly recommend that you read it first, or at least early on, in your exploration of the generally excellent Decker/Lazarus series.
99 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As to the writing: it's reasonably well-written, though the constant use of cute alliterative phrases wears. But at the end I wondered, how much of this is true?
4. Cant find anything like in the paper or online version.
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8539 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book. It was sweet from beginning to end. Great story to get lost in. I would recommend this book to anyone who love romance novels.
4548 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Kidnapped at age ten, a teenager known only as "Alice" has spent the past year suffering physical, sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her abductor, Ray.
9954 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 There's just way too much action, far too many lying cheating men, and loads of money spent flying to England. The main character who is supposed to have some smarts falls for one jerk after another. She works for a threatening idiot, and never gets around to contacting the FBI until late in the narrative - even though she knows they are interested in the boss and getting him locked up would end her troubles. But that would mean a few 100 pages less of nonsense. I'm all for people living their dreams of being novelists, but this isn't a good book.
7176 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great read, the characters were believable and the plot was well written. Despite the grammer errors, I could not put the book down.
1959 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Why do I always need to say something after eating these books. It's the 4th book in and we already know they are amazing
481 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read
3403 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hawke is a man who was one of the worlds most accomplished pianist until he went to join the war and caught and killed and could no longer play piano on the world stage. A great read.
641 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I never thought that I'd be sucked so quickly into this series. This is a series that I loved. This is about vampires wanting to do good in the world. They build corporations, they protect the humans from bad vampires and they don't believe in killing humans. Heck, they even make laws about it, forcing vampires to only drink blood from a bag. Not only that, they want to find their forever mate and fall in love.
I will re-read this book and look forward to more works from this author.
7937 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My Soul To Lose is a prequel novella to Rachel Vincent's popular series, Soul Screamers, which I have yet to read! While I think it probably isn't absolutely necessary to read this novella before the rest of the series, I found it to be a lovely introduction to the world and characters. It left me with a huge urge to read the first book which hopefully I'll get to do really soon! Sometimes novellas can be lacking in substance or feel like they were cut short but this one certainly wasn't.
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5724 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Some good full length novels as well as short stories, a few which do not include Thorndyke. Always enjoyable to read great writing even though they took place over 100 years ago. Modern forensics have greatly improved crime detection, but the majority of these cases are solved by critical thinking as expressed by Mr. Freeman. I highly recommend both this book and volume one in the series.
Such passages wouldn't be terrible if the first half of the book wasn't ALL written this way. If any of you have read the original Frankenstein by Shelley and thoroughly enjoy the slow pace of the plot due to language such as this, you might well enjoy this book, For me, both were hard to read, but yes, I read them to the very end. For the last 25% of the book, Aleman finally lets the reader enjoy the plot, though his plot is quite thin in the end.
7630 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this book but didn't love it like some I have read, but I would buy another book by this author.
Lorelie Janelle has been having erotic dreams of an off world lover that she will probably never meet--even if he is real. That has allowed her to be herself and not the responsible person she has to be in her position. Lorelie is manning the communications desk when she gets an emergency call from a ship that is heavily damaged. Lorelie has good reasons to deny any strangers, especially Commission strangers, permission to land on her planet.
Nevada Gas differs from the rest of the stories in this collection in that the main character is not an investigator but rather a gambler named Johnny De Ruse. Except for the gentlemanly Walter Gage (Pearls are a Nuisance) all the protagonists of the remaining non-Marlowe stories are very Marlowe-like in personality. In fact, Johnny Dalmas (Smart-Aleck Kill) seems to differ from Phillip Marlowe in name only.
570 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 EASY TO NAVIGATE EVEN ON MY SMALL KINDLE. I APPRECIATE THAT VERY MUCH.
I loved that it took its time, that it was as long as it was, giving the couple some much needed time to be together with everything going on, and giving the readers more interaction with the team, especially when they start teasing Kadan.
9429 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love your writing, Ruth. You say you write controversial books, let's just say i'm glad you do.
Whereas Gilbert undergoes a cathartic experience that transforms her from an urban-dwelling workaholic, Mayes - having already experienced her own catharsis in refurbishing a 900-year old Tuscan villa - already seems well prepared for the pleasures and hazards of travel and often comes across as a dilettante in the way she and her husband Ed hopscotch the globe in search of a feeling of home all over Europe and the Mediterranean. Giving up the security of their tenured university positions, the couple covers quite a bit of ground, and in fact, each chapter represents a unique locale and consequently an idiosyncratic experience. As if hosting a travel series, they go to museums that range from the world-renowned Prado in Madrid to a Welsh museum filled with over one thousand teapots. In a less adventurous vein than Anthony Bourdain, they also dine on the local cuisine whether it is churros in Sevilla or Sally Lunn bread in the Cotswolds or Ed's constant quest for the perfect espresso. Academics at heart, they immerse themselves into the local literature to ensure they are not ignorant before coming to landmarks of historical or cultural significance.
Her "live mate" is a loser who would trust anyone. He is a psychologist and a babysitter. He has no back bone and worst of all agrees to everything. What a loser of a Man.
Lily is going to take charge of her little charge and this is a monumental task as the girl hates having a governess. Lily is very proper without being self righteous. She is above all approachable and lighthearted. Her klutziness makes her a unique figure and her haunted past at times makes her unsure of herself.
I decided to re-read this book because I remember really enjoying it but couldn't remember why.
7989 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A book with a difference. An organization known as The Commission thought it sent all the supernatural beings into space, some remained hidden. Sevan a Captain of a Commission ship is one such being. The traces of Lion shifter DNA are so small they were not detected during his enlistment physical, but he guards his secret. He longs for a wife, children, but knows that there is a chance he can pass on the trait, so he's resigned to life alone. Then the dreams start and boy are they so real that he dreads waking. He dreams of claiming her and of her confessing her love and claiming him as well. Then they stop. Lorelei dreams of her mate but as real as they feel they are just dreams. Her planet is in danger of being taken over by a vampire/sorcerer. There's a prophecy that states that warriors will come from the sky. She receives a distress call from a ship traveling close to her planet and the adventure begins. Will these star crossed mates find each other. Will they be able to stop the attack or are they destined to be only in dreams. I like how the story mixes the past with the future. Supernaturals and space travel love it.
The Flanagans are a loud, chaotic, even dangerously dysfunctional family blend of Irish Catholic and Irish Protestant. They live on Martha's Vineyard in a ramshackle house built when the grandfather newspaper baron moved there with his family. The two sides of the family erupt in constant bouts of messy conflicts and impassioned hatred, shame, tragedy, resentment, and despair. Collie, the protagonist and narrator of the story, describes himself as the most colorless of all the family relations, and the story hinges primarily on his tragedy, his woes.
9147 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An excellent read! Beth Kery knows how to pull you in immediately to the characters and I could not put it down. A great plot twist indeed and steamy to boot! I loved this. I can see myself reading it again and again. I've read a number of novels by Beth Kery and this was one of the best. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author!
I have rec'd this book to at least 20 ppl in the past 10 yrs.
"You are hungry for me, Pale As Moonlight. I am pleased." He dragged his cheek across her temple. His tongue crept out and flicked over her ear. "Teach me this kissing."
Character Scale: 7
2512 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the "original" Winnie the Pooh and these books are priceless. So happy I was able to get all four on the anniversary of Winnie the Pooh. I ordered the hardback books so they will hold up for my grandchildren years from now. You won't be disappointed in these books.
Well if you've read the first book then you will what to read more and if you haven't read it then go read it. Well Nizhoni is dead as is Simon and Red Two and I bet you all that have read the first book hate the Hunters. Now on to the second book. Zack is now the leader of Red Squadron and Fintan is really sad that Nizhoni is dead and her last words were" They Cannot hurt one that has dreamed a dream like me.". DANG YOU HUNTERS!!!!!! Now that Zack is the leader Red squadron is so much different than it was. Red squadron got new members and one of them was named Rachel. I think Fintan has a crush on Rachel after a little bit. When Red squadron won the Starball match they got a trip to Saturn. On Saturn they got to watch and help gather metallic hydrogen from Saturn. On the way back to the moon base when they opened the worm hole something went wrong and the ship called the Destiny crashed on a thought to be a different planet but went forward in time to Earth. It was void of all live except for some animals. Future Ayako left a message for Fintan saying that the Hunters attacked the Earth and destroyed all life on Earth. To learn more of what happened read the book to find out. If you liked the book and the review let us know.
561 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read several books by her and never been disappointed. This book has a good plot, the characters are real, and as usual the author keeps you on the edge of your seat and has a suprise twist at the end. In my opinion, I think it's the best of hers so far.
2. Alyssa Day's Atlantis Rising (Warriors of Poseidon, Book 1) - less dark, more humor, but still intense. The lonely protectors of the lost city begin to find their mates
Overlaying the lyrical details of her descriptions of the Georgia countryside is the author's struggle with her father's looming death. "Part of me will die when my father dies," she writes. "I will exist less. I've always wrestled with wanting my father to know me even as I struggled to put up a front that would be acceptable to him that would please him, that wouldn't aggravate him or spark his ire. Now I see that when he dies, there is a way in which the world will stop knowing me. There will be an end to a singular place I hold in another person's heart, all the more precious in how constant it's been despite his despotism, his unattainable and shifting standards." This is as clear a description of loss as any I've seen.
My only complaint is that this book's target audience is young adult readers and although there was no overly GRAPHIC details given, there were details enough to provide for disturbing moments. I understand that teenagers today have to deal with adult issues much sooner then I would like but it will be a difficult read for an adult. This book will have a hard time finding the proper audience it deserves. It is a well written and emotionally gripping story.
2616 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This a is a good, clean, fun story. No sex, no language, and its enjoyable! Some people are claming its "cheezy"; I don't think it is. The author states in the beginning that it is based on P&P but "unlike" it. I will add this to my 30+ Darcy books and will read it again!
9871 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was pleasantly surprised at this book. I gave it a try on a whim. This book had no reviews and I was skeptical about good it was. Boy, was I in for a treat. It was a wonderful book. I liked the hint of romance but that the focus was mainly on the mystery. You don't find that too often these days. The suspense was great and kept you guessing right up until the end. I like how the end gave you a taste that there is more to come between the hero and heroine. I definitely will read more from this author.
This is an erotic serial paranormal race that is entertaining and engaging and takes place in the fascinating city of Haventown where humans tolerate vampires. I cant wait to read the next installment.
I believe one of the most important exercises in this book is the value-clarification exercise. I've learned from my own personal experiences that I will not succeed at anything that goes against my true core values. Your values fuel your motivation to succeed and earn. It's well worth taking the time to work and study the results of this activity.
Duncan lost his bride to be in 911 and he has been carrying around this guilt because Kalinda was not what she appear to be. Duncan realize that although he love Kalinda he was not in love with her but being the man that he is he thought he was helping her. Duncan is not into game playing and like Tamara for Duncan she stir emotions in him he had never felt before.
186 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I picked up Trading in Danger on a whim, more because it was available rather than because I wanted to read something by Moon. In fact I really had no inclination to even try and read anything by Moon. Not because I didn't like her writing, or heard bad things. Nope, I just hadn't heard anything about her. I was ignorant. So I couldn't have been more happy to find that I enjoy Moon's style of writing and ability to truly create a real and believable story.
7628 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Perfect crimes is a good book for people who loves a good mystery book. Overall the book
6349 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 She is married and pregnant to a nice man who doesn't want any think to do with God. After having her baby, she decides not to go back to her State job instead she is going to sale cosmetic when who should up but her Mother-in-law a woman that doesn't like her and she doesn't her mother-in-law. Problem after Problem happens! You will have to read to find out!
I've already downloaded his next novel and bumped it up in my queue of books to read.
Punishments ranged from paying a fine (in money or goods/animals), to somewhat much more severe, like having a hand cut off, all the way to death. Some of the things I found most interesting are as follows:
Try it. You will be glad you did
OK, I won't lie to you "The Punishment" made me squirm but then again so did a few other books when it came to the revenge part.
The only thing I am missing are the wonderful illustrations in those old, dusty ancient books.
5035 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It looks like everything is in order and well formatted. That's not easy to find with this series.
2925 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a fantastic book. I didn't want to put it down. I look forward to more from this author!! Great job!
Even with an editor and a halving of the story (and believe me, it would be easy to cut this novel in half), there is simply no character development that makes you want to root for the hero or his family. Oh...and the sequel? It contains virtually no ties or links to the initial story.
I am not saying I did not read some of the text, but primarily, I subscribed for the great comics.
2713 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book kept me engaged right from the beginning. I sat down and read it in one sitting. This is always a sign of a good book.
8584 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoy this series.
9370 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I know that the cliche plucky heroine can be so annoying, but I'd rather read about that than a gal who is a squishy doormat so besotted with the hero, she takes whatever belittling abuse the hero gives out. I get uncomfortable and have to slog through to the end. So, this was slow, painful going for me.
Sheriff Walt Longmire got through college and then got drafted into the military. Vietnam. Where he learned all about law enforcement. Cady is his little girl. Not so little anymore. She has a law practice in Philadelphia although Walt still can't see his little baby with her own secretary. Martha is the wife for whom he was building a log cabin. The one who died with the hope in her heart.
Lauren Dane Pens A Juicy, White Hot Story That Makes You Run For Ice! Fated Is A Story Of One Werewolf Embracing Her "Otherness" And One who Pretends To Be Human As He Was Raised That It Was Wrong To Be A Were And That He Was A Monster. Megan Is The Enforcer Of Cascadia, Second In Command To The Alpha And She Takes Her Job Seriously. She Is comfortable With Who And What She Is And Proud Of Her Pack. Shane Has Been Taught By His Human Mother That It Was Wrong To Embrace His Other Half And His Dad Gave Up His Pack To Love His Mom When She Could Not Stay With His Pack. Megan And Shane Slip Up To Her Room And Devour Each Other Until A Phone Call Brings Them Down To Earth. Shane claimed Megan Without Knowing That She Was Layla Sister And While Shane Was An anchor To Layla, Megan Was Jealous Of Their Intimate Relationship And Trust. The Fur Really Flies When Shane's Mom Calls Megan And The Warden's Rally Around Their Enforcer And Poor Shane Is Just Confused!!
5050 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's more for children, but with all the new Wizard of Oz hype I realized i had not read all the books. I enjoyed it and I think young readers will too... even older readers who want to quench their curiosity like I did.
1432 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enjoyed the story and plot line. Very good read.
5764 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For too many people, all religions are alike. Dr. Gabriel puts the focus on two major world religions and shows how different they really are. We are all familiar with Jesus's counsel to "turn the other cheek" to your enemy. Islam has a very different approach.
2799 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Jena and her constant companion the frog Gogu is the "sensible" sister in a family of five girls and their widower father who live in a castle on the edge of the Wildwood in Transylvania. When their father is forced to part with the girls for a few months on doctors orders he leaves Jena and her elder sister Tati in charge of the family business and household in his absence.
4695 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Oh hello, hello.....hello!
The sex is HOT between Sevan and Lorelei, several mysteries unfold before the reader, and not all are resolved totally. The book is complete even with a few dangling questions. We do get our HEA, romance, the potential for more romances, and more mysteries to solve. Old wounds to heal. AND, of course this is a Sci-Fi with lots of paranormals! Perhaps my favorite genre.
3 Stars.
2318 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great adventure! The story line was awesome and this became one of those books that I could not wait to see what happened next at the same time not sure I wanted it to end! If you can get engrossed in what you are reading, put yourself in the world being described. Enjoy!
Flanagan's strengths as an author are his action sequences and battle strategies. His battle plans and descriptions of fights are so detailed they could easily be reenacted or plotted on a map. He also writes marvelous relationships between the characters. Horace and Will began as enemies, but their rivalry has evolved into a powerful friendship. Halt's gruff affection for Will is clear, and his clever manipulations of the other characters provide much of the book's plot. Erak, a Skandian raider, has emerged as one of the series' most entertaining characters --- alternately fierce and comedic. Evanlyn, who occupies the unenviable role of princess in disguise, holds her own with the other characters, who have often depended upon her for their survival.
3993 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read this book many times throughout the years, and love its message and inspiration. It's a classic in Law of Attraction literature. This book establishes the spiritual truths that thoughts have creative power and can be used to create personal wealth and success. I own this book as part of my personal collection of favorite books. Review submitted by Eddie Coronado, author of the Amazon.com book titled "Manifest Your Millions: A Lottery Winner Shares his Law of Attraction Secrets"
This book is the epitome of a light read. There were, of course, some issues with the plausibility and a few plot threads that were introduced but not satisfactorily resolved. I would have loved to see Jo's family get a bit of comeuppance for how they treated her at a party, and I thought her mother needed to be possessed by the ghost of kindness. Reptiles are warmer than that woman. I thought some of Wyatt's thoughtlessness deserved a sharper response. I also think there was a serious lack in world building beyond the barest necessity, and the book itself was mostly dialogue and description of the actions of the lead characters, so I didn't get a clear picture of anything outside of that bubble.
With the help of his best friend Henry and his staff he goes about the task of finding the killer before the next boy is killed. The story has lots of twists and turns and seems to take them a couple of steps back with every new clue they find. I can honestly say that I had no clue who the killer was until it was revealed. It might have been because I was so caught up in the story, but I think it had more to do with the writing being so good.
The h is a strong, successful female trying to have it all and the H is a laid back guy who woos her into questioning her life choices. I love this authors characters, they rarely disappoint. It is a cute story, not a lot of angst, a little predictable but I really enjoyed it.
5487 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is just so funny in so many places. It was easy to imagine this young man going through all of his adventures and misadventures during his Navy life--you have to tip your hat to a lad who just wouldn't give up.
2029 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The 3rd installment of John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series picks up right where the first two left off. Flanagan is one of the most talented authors I've read in a long time. His ability to create memorable characters, unpredictable plot twists, and vivid images is unbelievable. The dialog is witty, and I was not able to put this one down. Will, the Ranger's apprentice, and Princess Cassandra have been taken as slaves and are on their way to Skandia. Halt and Horace set off to find them and meet their own set of challenges. This is a must read series and I recommend it to anyone!
Because of the overly gender inclusive and PC traits of the C.E.V., I can not suggest it. If you want a beginner friendly Bible, go with the 1976 "Good News." If you want an accurate version, go with the 1952 "Revised Standard."
And while the novella creates more questions than provides answers, it does introduce readers to Kaylee and gives them a look at a heroine who is in many ways a normal, frightened teenage girl who just wishes none of this was happening to her, but who is also strong and selfless and who manages to retain her sarcasm and sense of humor through it all.
854 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great Sisterhood book in the series.
5073 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Number of illustrations promised before purchase: 10
2360 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have several different versions of the Bible in 'hard copy'. Nice to have one available on my Kindle for when I travel.
M both so well. I have difficulty with intimate scenes but the love of the two shown thru in so many more ways. A VERY good read
These difficult conditions and moral quandaries make for more interesting conflicts and characters. Even some of the villains come to question their roles. Erak, a Scandian raider, admires the determination and bravery of his captives. He sees Will and Evanlyn as better examples of the Skandian warrior code than many of his countrymen. His choices completely change the direction of the narrative but cannot repeal the unbreakable Vallasvow his oberjarl has sworn against the Araluen royal family.
This story was fun and sexy. It's a story of discovery and of dealing with emotions and attraction. But they both went for it and I was extremely glad for that!
I would really love to know what happens next to Kylara Vatta and her crew.
Armchair Interviews says: Likening this book to an action/adventure Hollywood script, the reader is left anticipating the sequel to see how it all ends.
7894 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great book, to agree with another reviewer this book had more substance. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Duncan and Tamara. I read this book in 4 hours. It very good. And the book covers-HOT! HOT!! HOT!!!! to all three. Can't wait for Ivan's story.
2200 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book changed my perspective on a lot of different things in life give it a try you might be fonde of it.
Most scenes forward the storyline quite nicely.
- Some of the dialogue is wooden-sounding and is used to awkwardly convey plot points that would have been better placed in the exposition. For example, Kasey says this while talking to Garrett at the beginning of the story: "Add to the fact your twin brother is a starting point guard on a pro basketball team and you're a tabloid reporter's wet dream." There's some important background information here, but it just doesn't sound natural in dialogue.
7781 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 While reading this book, I didn't find myself doing the typical 'skip overs' which I tend to do with books that have a lot of pages! I read through this book and will buy the next in the series to see how the characters are getting along. I read from other reviews that they were unhappy with the editing and spelling, but the author took heed to those reviews, and got himself an editor! Good job and I hope to read the other books in the series soon.
I give the author credit for attempting to create some characters that add life to the book. Wayne and Henry were too alike to be distinguishable -- they need to be able to play off of each other better if this is going to be a successful series. Charles was actually an good character and I can see the potential there. It was jarring to have him continually introduce himself with "Heeey," when no other dialogue had any sort of spelling alteration to imply dialect. It was distracting and unnecessary. The character of Amit was interesting in that you could see the author's attempt to surround Henry with characters who were very different -- Amit was young, of a different race and nationality, technically savvy, and very different in personality. Like the vast majority of the dialogue, Amit's didn't ring true, but with more work and development (in dialogue and character), I can see this being a solid group and am hoping maybe Amit is being set up as a regular character.
Remember, this is all much less about whether or not this or that policy is correct or not, or needed or not. It is about the way the policy is being implemented, legislated, imposed by judges. That was never their intended or rightful role in our government. Our government is certainly amenable to change. However, it is change brought about by persuasion of our fellow Citizens and mutually changing the laws. Not by some small number of beings who deign impose their enlightened and more evolved views on us the benighted. That is the very tyranny we threw off to claim our freedom. We need to remember that and reorder our government to its proper balance.
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Laurel Daniels's trip home from visiting her grandmother goes very wrong when her train is held up by a notorious gang and one of them decides to take her as a bonus. Fortunately, she's not a weepy, woe-is-me kind of girl. It's obvious that she's scared and just when it seems that her situation can't be much worse, she becomes the focus of a disagreement amongst the gang.
303 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 GO COMMUNISM
6624 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this end of the world story told from the teenagers point of view. It is very positive and upbeat.
But the content of the book was helpful. Jacobson does a masterful job of showing how God is not angry with us, but loves us, no matter what, simply because of who we are. In a time when most Christians struggle with legalism and understanding grace, a book like this will help them come to a knowledge of how much God loves them.
Five curious and adventurous sisters live in a drafty old castle (Piscul Dracului) in Transylvania. The castle is on the edge of mysterious and haunted woodlands. One (full moon the sisters open a portal between their world and the haunted wood. And each month, for many years, they dress in their best gowns and dance with their woodland friends all night, only to stagger home before sunrise, tired and happy and eager for their next visit.
344 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "The Day the Earth Stood Still" is the movie name for "Farewell to the Master," Harry Bates' greatest contribution to science fiction literature. The movies take great liberties with the story, not always for the best. Here is the story, with its classic closing line, along with some of Bates' other work. Well worth reading and re-reading for its message -- which has nothing whatever to do with the message in the movies.
I really liked the story, and as usual could not put the book down. But like I said one or two heated lovemaking sessions would be enough. I get the point that they are excessively attracted to each other, I don't need to continually invade their privacy. As usual do not miss this one, and thank the publisher it is still a paperback at paperback prices.
Dana is an independent woman and Simon is an Alpha male who ends up finding more than just a fun time and a quick lay. Each day their relationship and attraction grows stronger and in the end it could be what saves them. Juniper Bell grabs the reader from the beginning and doesn't let go until the end. I will definitely be looking for more stories from this author.
The story is great. I loved the premise of it and it kept me engaged with each new development. I found that the story never really dragged and I was always interested.
2059 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is not easy to read and it's confusing at times. You cannot allow yourself to skip a word. But the language is haunting and the characters so well developed that the book is a real treasure.
I didn't like the guy, as I really shouldn't have. I did like that he was given a bit of a back story, a little bit of a reason for why he turned out the way he did, why he likes what he does. I didn't like it, but still.
4869 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One thing you could say of T.A. Chase's books is that they are all very different. This one is a sexual romp (from Merriam Webster Online romp = a: high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play b: something suggestive of such play: as (1): a light fast-paced narrative, dramatic, or musical work usually in a comic mood (2): an episode of lovemaking).
998 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Finally a Texas newspaper in Kindle format.
So what is it Ramsey shares? First, get an emergency fund and stop using credit cards. This should be $1000. When he said that I thought, "Right, save 1000 bucks when I live check to check?" Ramsey doesn't take excuses, he says you have 90 days, sell your clothes and sell what you have in your basement. Guess what? We did that and he was right, we quickly had $1000 in savings, a first!
8082 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. I thought the Author pulled it altogether so well. I liked how comfortable these people were with themselves and how protective they were of "Amber Eyes"...this she panther. Such an incredible, well thought out story.
This isn't a sweet, happy romance, Dardanus and his intentions a little too dark and moody for that. Also, I wouldn't say that this story is overly erotic (and I do think it needed to be more erotic in that detail), but certain aspects of the story do hold some sex appeal for me: the domination and surrender, the dark and complex hero, even the slightly rough sex scene and the tension behind it. Combined with the author's skill, all of those things produce an engaging short read and a hero who knows how to leave his mark. I want more of him.
2938 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Steamy, sexy read.... every woman's fantasy, while the hero is so incredibly tender. My first Marie Harte read, and there will be more. Entertaining characters throughout.
8133 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 That is exactly what was done by the author. She had a great story idea and then ruined it by rushing the story line, the sex scenes, the love scenes. It would have been a wonderful story if she would have walked instead of ran through the whole thing.
5074 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Most things I Review I say yep or nope. So Im short about 19 0r so words for your review.
The scene-building is outstanding, and the character and event descriptive is equally strong.
Kresley Cole's slightly more adventurous and intricate magical romance series (never mind the ridiculous title): A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1)
6080 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In Blurred Nights Marc is Blake's sire to become a vampire. Blake is a unique vampire in the world where they join humans to fight the demons that come from the earth to kill humans and spread terror. The immature Blake finds fighting demons a game, although a deadly game, while Marc is committed to the ancient ideas that vampires were put on earth to protect and help humans.
I hated this book at first - I don't love it now, but I think every teen should read it. I think every parent, guardian and educator should read it, and read up on safety, to protect the kids they're responsible for. This book raises awareness - maybe if a girl like Alice (way too thin, very sad) is seen in real life, some one will help her because of this book.
2505 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Arrived quickly, excellent new condition. Winnie the Pooh will always hold a special place in my heart. So many memories from my childhood.
5268 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dave Ramsey gives all of the advice that I wish my parents had before I got in debt.
7453 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 We took the kids back home and wanted to make certain we hit all the high spots in the quarter, but had limited time. The book had many fun facts we had forgotten since moving away. It also took into account we were on foot and went in order, fun, timely, suitable for the whole family.
The author's beautiful prose and imaginative storyline brings this tale to life. She makes the reader understand how a wolf hunts and see an underwater world. The story may be filled with "magical beings" but it's set in our own future. It's not the typical werewolf story, nor is it entirely a bleak Mad Max type of world. There is hope and redemption for people who can learn to adapt and accept love and kindness.
After years of exploiting the gullibility of bank tellers and airline clerks, Abagnale is finally captured in France, where he spends six hellacious months in a Devil's Island of a prison. He is then transferred to a Swedish prison, a one hundred and eighty degrees difference, more like a college dorm than a prison. He could've spent the rest of his life being handed from one European penal system to another, some of them vying for brutality with France, but he is saved by a Swedish judge who extradites him to the U.S. Back home, he escapes from apprehension at the airport and from prison later, embarrassing the F.B.I. and his nemesis agent O'Reilly. But, by then, just about every law enforcement official in America is on the lookout for him. He is ultimately captured and does four years jail time, only to emerge once more smelling like a rose. After a few years bouncing around doing such scut work as managing a grocery store and a pizza joint, he convinces a bank manager to let him give a lecture to his employees on how to spot a "paperhanger." From there, he's referred to another bank and another and so on. These days he teaches at the F.B.I Academy.
9901 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lord Nathan Wynter is a romance novel hero you'll never forget, and not simply because of his physical endowments. He is selfless, falsely accused (willingly so), and conflicted. The sexual tension between Nathan and Lady Iona is palpable. They struggle to come to terms with who they really are deep down, and what they mean to each other. The author keeps us guessing until the last page as she immerses us in the town of Bath in the Regency era with beautiful descriptions of costume and setting. It's one of those books you cannot put down.
5856 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great product and quick delivery
I recommend that a reader start at the beginning and read the books in sequesce.
The characters and situations were wacky. The story drew me in from page one and didn't let go. Best of all, was author Barbara Silkstone's subtle wit. I recommend this book.
9124 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ive gone on a bit of a Robin L. Rotham reading spree as of late, and for good reason. She always delivers interesting characters, even with her shorter, fantasy-centered stories like this one. It is very much the fulfillment of a farm wifes sexual fantasy and though Im not a farm wife, Ill take that fantasy and live it with zeal.
630 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I've had this a long time. It was one of my first Kindle books. I got as far as chapter 8 before stopping. It is simply not my type of book.
Don Blankenship
Conclusion:
It's a wonderful, FUNNY and touching story. Her best friends Marty (the werewolf) and Wanda are here again too.
Action: 4.0:
Dripping with fear, sadness and voice, Elizabeth Scott masterfully shows Alice's horrific existence. Alice is not just a beaten, raped victim. She harbors angry, selfish, thoroughly understandable thoughts about Annabel. Her learned helplessness is palpable in her thought processes.
Tim Winton is so detailed and thorough that you get a sense of every detail in the scenes. The weather, the feel of the dust on your skin, the smells of the eucalyptus, as well as the emotions of the character are felt, not simply read. I didn't care for the main female character, I thought she was unsympathetic and apathetic to other characters, even the one she loves. The male lead is great, but of course, it's fiction! He has to be THAT perfect to make it work.
He can smell and sense Remi's attraction to him, but Remi is not ready
5899 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the Wardens. I really do. but Shane was such a jerk! it was hard to like him at all. even the end! it is a good read. keep them coming!!
4704 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved curling up with this over the Holidays. Belle and Rafe are so cute together. They are a believable couple with all the family "drama" wrapped up in the story. It had great character development. I think many women her age will see themselves in Belle. We all worked too much out of college and found it difficult to put family "first" when we were starting out in our careers. Where was Rafe when I needed him?!?!? I also enjoyed an insight into the Portugese culture, especially around the holidays. I wish more authors would incorporate different cultures into their books. Love comes in many colors and cultures.
Earning six-figures has nothing to do with age, education or luck. It does have everything to do with your desire to live a healthy, happy and financially satisfying life. Are you ready to earn your six-figure (and even seven-figure) income? Are you ready to stop underearning and to begin living up to your full earning potential?
It's cliche-ridden to be fair, though, he warns the reader up front that it will be.
2349 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From [...]
5306 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the third edition of Dave Ramsey's bestselling book on managing personal finances. The main difference between this book and the 2007 edition is that Ramsey has written a new introduction which explains "What this Book Is NOT." In this new introduction, Dave answers many of his critics and explains that the recent economic crisis hasn't changed the principles he espouses. In fact, he claims, it has affirmed them.
1658 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lady Amelia has decided to take a lover. Announcing it to her husband over breakfast probably wasn't the way to begin this adventure.
Jena now must deal with dangerously evolving situations both at Piscul Dracului and in the Other Kingdom, while facing the truth that she can't always be there to guide and protect her loved ones.
902 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What can I say you can't beat a good story and this is full of them
8664 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great
"After all, one cant complain. I have my friends. Somebody spoke to me only yesterday."
+ Galba
This book just might become a Christmas tradition for me. I'll bet its magic will work every time. :)
Halt, Horace, Will, and Evelyn help the Skandians defend the homeland against another invading kingdom. When the Skandians are safe they head home with some new friends.
2981 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Home for Christmas is a delightful holiday read. Cruising for the Christmas Holiday season is a great idea especially when it's with the hot and handsome man of your dreams! The story is kind of short with a steamy romance. It ended abruptly, which disappointed me. Hopefully, a New Year's sequel is in the works!
204 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novel hummed to me in such a strong voice, I found myself slowing down my pace in order to relish the experience. There is something intriguing about Australia, almost a mirror image of the United States but dramatically different. As in Dermot Bolger's "Father's Music," the music metaphor and its connection to the people in the story makes it almost a character in itself. The descriptions of the land are so vivid, you almost feel the dust in your throat. But what made this book soar for me was its ruminations on the nature of love. Not romantic love, but love warts and all -- the lost love of a man for his family, the lessening of love between a man and a woman, the complicated love a woman feels for her own highly dysfunctional siblings. I recommend this book, without any reservation.
7101 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 another good story. ms Feehan continues to write books I enjoy. I have read too many to count. I recommend this story to any one who likes paranormal reading.
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I could have stopped my review there, but there is so much shade to be thrown right now.
2498 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Beautiful hardcover book with all Winnie the Poo tales. Love this book for my grandchildren and it's such a solid book that if taken care of, my great great grandchildren can enjoy.
2755 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 (Audio Version)
7942 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All Kaylee Cavanaugh wanted to do was go to the mall with her best friend, and plot the demise of her recent ex-boyfriend. Unfortunately, something strange and dark will keep Kaylee from enjoying her shopping trip. This isn't one of Kaylee standard anxiety attacks, and the only way to release the pain is to scream! After blacking out, she wakes to find that she has been strapped to a bed in mental health ward of the local hospital. Kaylee is confused by what she saw at the mall, and everyone seems to think that she has a mental breakdown.
3453 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can see I am siding with the minority opinion again, but I really liked this book. Yes, there were some unanswered questions, and a few parts were confusing, but I think a book about magic is supposed to be that way. It is the realm of the unexplained, after all, so there is no clear need to explain everything.
Author Elizabeth Moon delivers a satisfying story and an intriguing character in Ky Vatta. There did seem to be a number of loose ends that Moon could have integrated more fully into the story, however. The spaceship model seems just a little too perfect. How could the Master Sergeant have guessed exactly what Ky would need? And how did Ky persuade herself not to crack the obvious code that he left her? I also expected a bit more of a bang from the frequently mentioned fruitcake. This type of 'artifact' is common in first drafts but an author with Moon's skills normally eliminates them before the novel sees the printing press.
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Jake has known Remi was his mate from their first encounter. Now that he's finally gotten closer to Remi, he has no intention of backing away. But with Remi's current problems and abused past, how can Jake expect Remi to be comfortable as his sub?
Frank Abignale Jr. was a PanAm airline pilot, attorney, pediatrician, university professor, and millionaire all before he turned 21. What's truly astounding is the seeming ease with which he was able to accomplish all this. Bravado and nerves of steel go a long way--but research and observation carried the day for Frank and his many aliases.
7258 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This brief booklet lists 50 short statements on faith and love for Jesus Christ. The reader gets the message immediately without having to read a lengthy religious tome. Wonderful!
3949 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very well written book. I've only read "The Science of Getting Rich" and "Personal Power Course" so far. Both are great reads with Timeless advice though.
539 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As always, Allison Brennan has delivered a suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat thriller. This book was so good, it only took me a day and a half to finish!
2807 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well, Nina's in for it now. While she couldn't do the Bobbie-Sue thing with Marty and Wanda, she couldn't leave her friends. Not that she had wanted them as friends, but they were like fungus. They grew on her. And now, she really needed them. Because, well, she was, in the same boat as Marty now. Something extra. She was a vampire. And all because she decided to do a new job as a dentist tech. First day on the job and she gets her finger nicked by a guy, gorgeous one at that, but still, he cuts her finger and now, she's a freaking blood sucking vampire. What she wouldn't give to be able to eat chicken wings!! With Marty and Wanda in tow, Nina confronts the oh so gorgeous vampire Greg Statleon, thinking he has an easy fix to turn her human again. Unfortunately, it's not easy. As in, never going to happen. Nina is stuck as a vampire. Well .. she could kill Greg's creator, but then that would make EVERY vampire his creator made human and all they create with their magic non-existent. Umm, problem much? Greg has his own issues to deal with as well, he's coming up on his 500th birthday. He has to make a big decision, marry his creator, or someone else or die. Nina has that same decision to make in 500 years, so she has some time. She still has issues with drinking blood, ick. Or maybe not so ick, if she drinks the right stuff. But, the sparks between Nina and Greg are on display for all to see. Everyone can see them. The solution for both their problems are simple, or is it? Unfortunately, time is ticking, decisions have to be made and fast, and not everyone is playing nice and allowing decisions to be made by the ones that have the decisions to be made. Will Greg and Nina get to make their decisions? Grab the book and find out. You won't be disappointed.
Lessons in Love is a sweet story that will leave you with a warm, content feeling. Though it is not a new idea or plot, the characters Kate Davies has created will find a place in your heart. Even secondary characters like Carissa and Niles will have you turning the pages. I had hoped it wouldn't read so predictably, and then the characters would do something unexpected before reverting back to what I did expect. It was nice to find a comfortable read that threw a few surprises at me. Miss Davies has a way with characters and if you take a chance on this story, I'm sure you will understand what I mean. Realistic, believable, and loveable, they are well rounded and fun
2392 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The author provides a very deep discussion about
I must be honest, it was hard for me to read this book, though I did not want to put it down. While it is not graphic, my heart ached for Alice.
I enjoyed the intimate storyline. We have only a couple of sex scenes but the rest of it shows a kinder, gentler side to werewolves. There aren't any rival pack themes and not one group member with an evil, hidden plan. It's mostly about Maggie and Erik. I liked that very much.
2623 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this modernized version of Pride and Prejudice. It was very compeling and I enjoyed how the modern "Lizzy" warmed up to William Denton (Mr. Darcy). You want them to get together and you anticipate it to happen every moment they are together.
2. Well-written, well-researched, and most importantly the ability to convey findings in a lucid manner for all to enjoy and learn from.
I absolutely adored the way the story was told. I loved learning about her life through her account of her best days and the stories that evolved. I think women should pack this in their beach bags and take a few hours to soak up the sun and read this one this summer.
Remy is stronger than we realized when we first met him in the previous book, once we see what he has lived through, and he has a special gift to make the pack stronger. Jake is just as marvelous as ever.
3027 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 We are going to China next Fall, so I thought I would try out the Shanghai Daily, an English newspaper published in China.
9399 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I love time travel stories, but finally had to stop reading after about a third of the book. I consider it a monumental achievement to have gotten that far. I understood more about what was going on from the plot summary on Amazon than from reading the book. The people who rated this so high must have been reading a similarly titled book in a different dimension, because it certainly couldn't have been this one.
967 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you are not into history or the reasoning behind the Constitution, you don't want this. I found it to be an excellent read and will give it a place of honor in my references.
Personally I'm sick and tired of "forced" relationships wherein magical forces MAKE the characters have a relationship. It's usually a sign of a writer's laziness in writing about love, or worse. But Briggs actually pulls it off -- despite the mystical wolf-mating between Charles and Anna's lupine sides, their budding relationship is a genuinely touching one, full of protectiveness, respect and growing trust.
The stories in this collection were culled from pulp fiction periodicals Chandler wrote for to keep the money coming into his home.
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Final Verdict: While this may fall under the category of bridge novel, The Icebound Land is a worthy continuation of the previous arc and takes the reader through new lands and new adventures.
Great surprise this morning, the day after last night's history-making close to the Democratic primaries: snippets of related international headlines/ content. Also tracked, in real time, the speeches of McCain, Clinton and Obama last night, as well as related commentary by various TV pundits. Perfect!
The characters were complex, changing names during different times, with several conflicts existing simultaneously.
"I see," agreed Rule. "You are going to be the Sacrifice."
7326 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OK I did manage to make it as far as chapter 6 before I made up my mind to buy everything. Lock Stock and Two sm(oo)king Barrels as SHE SAID. PS and FYI that is a double RIFLE not a shotgun. 800 grains of solid knocking on the DOOR punch Out to 200 YARDS with good old IRON sights. I happened to see one guys where he she or it said the could not keep reading. I do not understand that at all. I can not stop reading the dang book. I have not been able to stop and put it down till I had to order the next two books and the manual at Chapter 6. I am as happy as a pig in slop. FYI The in-laws used to have a pig farm so I learned to chase the wife around the STY.
I WANT MY MONEY BACK!
I loved the fact there were boy names for boys and girl names for girls. Boys names for girls can be cute but, it can also be confusing.
Horry and Rule finally communicate that they love each other during the last few sentences of the book. I wanted another chapter or epilogue to experience the love and to see their feelings and interactions AFTER that moment. That would have taken it to 5 stars for me.
It's a game where none of them are going to win. Nathan wants to protect her, even from himself, and Iona is starting to fall in love with him, but is he also in love with her?
4353 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kara Lou is an excellent writer. In Pemberley's Promise, she manages to stay both true to Jane Austen's original and beloved characters while being thoroughly creative. This is a period Pride and Prejudice based novel with a modern and adult point of view. It's a fast paced, page turner that you won't be able to put down until you're through. I loved it and if you love Darcy and Elizabeth, you will too!!
7137 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The whole Jack Daniels series is fast paced with an edge. Not your average cop novel bit more gruesome. If you are a true crime reader this is something you will enjoy reading. The fashion passion she has adds a quirk which is enjoyable.
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7300 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent book!!! Must read....Very good and love the detail of everything in the book and the sences and it keeps drawing you in even the next one.
1) This book would be YA but there's lots of sexual innuendo and implied sex scenes. Ok, so I guess I'm an old fogey and am forgetting that the young'uns are maturing way faster than before. But this is what I really don't like about the book- the fact the "adults" in the story (defined pretty much as everybody over the age of 20) start pairing off with...the teenagers. Yup. The chief of teens instigates a rule that you cant have sex before age 16, and maybe a couple that is 16 and 20 or 21 is ok. But what we have are, err, a mature mother of two (I think she's close to 30) and a 16 year old (she does joke about robbing the cradle but then follows up confessing she has erotic dreams about him). Then there's a construction worker/handyman who has to be in his mid-20's at least, who gets in bed (but no sex! yeah right!) with a...14 year old girl. I'm sure you will love the scenes where he fantasizes about her perky, err, bottom clothed in skinny jeans, and the day she wears a teeny tiny skirt. Very uncomfortable reading this, to say the least.
4357 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story is not a sequel but a retelling of Pride and Prejudice with the some of the action takes place on a boat. It really is a great way to interpret Jane Austen's beloved novel "Pride and Prejudice." What if the events of both Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet took them down different paths. Would they still end up together? Would they still fall in love? We wonder about our own lives and how if we took a different path and life would we end up at the same spot?
6130 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I thought that Green Rider was a well written YA fantasy with a strong female lead character.
2541 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book doesn't fit the description of the book given, a description that fits a book the same ISBN. (Sometimes publishers put out images of books before officially deciding on the final cover.) The description given fits the book that comes in the set with:
7301 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed reading this book. I liked the story and how it kept my attention from beginning to end. I will continue to check out this authors other books.
5714 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 These stories were a delight to read....a testament to good writing. Today's authors should take note. Can't wait to read volume 2 collection.
Here is a short sample of the passionate erotic prose that permeates the narrative of this novel. Shane has rescued Laura from a crush of press at the hospital following Huey's death. At her insistence he takes her to her home instead of somewhere he feels would be safer. After Shane makes a surprising and powerful admission with respect to his knowledge of Laura's intimate relationship with her disgusting husband (details that he learned through FBI wire-tapping) an angry, bitter exchange of words turns fiery.
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The basic premise is good. The story has potential, but falls flat. Just because it is a short story doesn't mean that it can completely lack a plot or character development and just skip strait to the hanky panky.
9310 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I can not figure out how to use it to go from book to book and book to versus. I' m there is an easy way, but it's not evident.
4993 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent choice! Easy to find your way around in this version of the Scriptures. Table of contents has great links.
Readers used to reading Lauren Dane's outstanding fantasy and shape shifter novels need to give To Do List a try. I wholeheartedly adored it.
Nina is at her first day of work when she gets bitten by her patient. Then she wakes up the next morning.... you guessed it dead and with fangs. If that's not bad enough her beloved pet Larry (a guinea pig) is starting to look really really tasty. After conferring with her two best friends Marty (First book) and Wanda, they decide Nina better find the guy who bit her and give him a Nina style talking to. (for those of you who didn't read the first book Nina is crass, rude, loud, and brazen)
But of course the boyfriend finds her and she ends up calling Jiro for help. This is the point where Kiara and Jiro's relationship pick up.
8927 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Penhallow" is not your standard Heyer mystery with a light romance, though written in 1943, it reads as if it was published today with all the stark emphasis on the macabre of human behavior. Adam Penhallow exercises all his power to draw his sons & their wives, his sister and his wife into his malevolent realm of hatred and malice. It isn't a question of when he will be murdered, but by whom. There is little doubt as to the identity of the killer, but there is no evidence.
All-in-all a very harsh system of laws, but in some ways, especially the rich paying a much stiffer penalty than the poor, most fair than today's laws.
The love that develops between Stella and Standing Bear occurs almost instantaneously and is not very convincing, just as the series of events that unfold once Stella returns to the wagon train, are somewhat unrealistic. Moreover, the ending is too convenient. Nonetheless, if you are willing and able to suspend disbelief for a little while, this story makes for a thoroughly entertaining read. Happy reading!
In the end, many lessons are learned by both Niko and Anna as to what really matters in life......mainly love and family. The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge is action packed, very sensual and passionate, an all around outstanding and exceedingly pleasing read, one the reader will remember for a long time.
2785 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really like fairytale retellings, and this is an excellent one. I discovered Juliet Marillier through Daughter of the Forest, another fairytale reinterpretation, and when I learned she had written a book based on the story of the twelve dancing princesses, I was very excited.
6003 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When Anna realizes that her pack's killing humans she goes behind her Alpha's back and calls the Marrock (head of all werewolves). When she fills him in on what's going on, he sends his second in command, Charles, which just so happens to be his son. Except when Charles shows up he quickly realizes that there is a lot more going on that what meets the eye.
3. The Setting: There are a few different places that the author takes you to, but mostly the graphic novel is centered on the characters and how they look. I think if the author would add more of a setting to her book, it would make the novel more interesting to read and discover the world in which her characters live. 3 out of 5 stars
This isn't a story that begins with a bang. Do not put it down if you are not hooked by the first five pages. You will not be disappointed if you continue the story to its conclusion.
4760 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! out of the chute action, romance and one Hot Outlaw named Cal Ryker!
Perhaps one of its major weaknesses is that Marx was a person who tended to carry a grudge. Thus a third of it is devoted to attacks on some of his contemporary enemies and rivals. These disputes have so long passed into history they are incomprehensible.
6494 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't own a Kindle but a friend does. She brought hers to the high school where we both teach because she wanted me to read a book, BLIND MALICE, that is available only on Kindle and was written by North Carolina author Annis Jackson. My friend's family and mine share a common interest in the Appalachian Mountains, especially the area where BLIND MALICE takes place. We vacation together for a week each summer on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Can't wait until the next brothers installment.
9824 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an exciting historical fantasy that combines the Templer Knights with Dante's Inferno and the legends surrounding the Holy Grail. A well written novel worth you time.
1077 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoy the Amazon Daily. I can find book deals and information easily and quickly. Definitely worth signing up for!
1348 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 brilliant research and explanations of the world of how we got stuff. All stuff.
493 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good Read
3782 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Icebound Land, book three of The Ranger's Apprentice series, takes things in a new direction as the dangers of battle and espionage are exchanged for the perils of imprisonment and travel in hostile lands. As with the first two novels in this stellar series, The Icebound Land delivers a gripping story filled with interesting characters and places, and with just enough plot turns to keep you guessing until the end.
This novel has it all--Three, a steamy hero, Lucy, a funny heroine and an amazing, sexy romp among the stars. There were times I feared for Lucy's fate which made for an intriguing balance of suspense and humor. Even a secondary character, who I suspected might manipulate Three for his own gain, turned out to be a good guy with a happy ending of his own.
4910 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A fast paced novella. I really enjoy these short novellas. A lot happens quick and this is a really good one. I love Emma and Max. And all the characters.
8621 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good story but somewhat predicable.
Like K.Peoples, I was a little annoyed initially at the inconsistencies in some of her werewolves' characters, notably Remi and thought the change in character a convenient way of approaching the romance angle. I soon got over it as Remy's abusive childhood and his love for his little brother won me over. I like the interesting complexities Langley has introduced into her werewolves world which is refreshing in "With Caution".
First off, I loved the teaser on the back of the book. If you want to know what it is, click here, everywhere else is the usual teaser.
8564 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was hard to put down. It was well written and engaging. I can't wait to read more from this author.
I really enjoy reading the wp on my k2 while doing cardio at the gym. I've always used that time to read the paper, but now I no longer have to struggle with keeping the pages together or worry about the paper falling and having to get off my cardio machine to pick it up.
While reading this story, I spent a great deal of time trying to figure out how the author intended to characterize each of her protagonists. Kaya comes across as a bit weak and helpless, but then you have to bare in mind that she hasn't had much human contact. Still, I feel like the author could have spent a little time establishing that Kaya does have some innate strength, and isn't totally dependent on her men to provide for her. Hunter is portrayed as the more closed off, emotionally isolated of the two men. Why that is is never fully explained. I can't really get a handle on Jericho's personality at all, other than that he's a bit more open than Hunter. Both men are, of course, insanely protective and intent on caring for Kaya. I think part of the problem at work here is page limitation. It's a short book, so there is only a limited amount of time to establish everyone's personality and allow them to develop.
9641 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow. I loved this book. Erik was such a great character that when I saw this was his story I did a little dance of happiness. I loved Maggie and adored seeing TJ in this book as well. All around great book.
There is so much to admire and appreciate in Skylar Burris's writing, but what I love most is her sparkling wit! Although these stories are brief, Ms. Burris's clever and satirical writing is visibly present in each one. At such a reasonable price, this collection is sure to please any Austen admirer!
8089 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good story. I also found the last excerpt about alien s interesting. What a strange story that would be.
I highly recommend this and all of Abigail Reynolds' books.
3452 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Everything about this book is rather absurd. I loved CC's early FBI books. The characters and tension and storylines drew me right in. This book is silly and boring. The way the characters speak to each other makes them appear foolish rather than witty. The plot is plodding and not all that interesting. The romance isn't very deep. There just isn't much good I can say about this book.
9414 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this book took off really quick and to the things that showed. Life is so different b"until and quick in their lives. good reading.
6689 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Was just getting into the story when bammm it ended. Did not expect this to be a short story but enjoyed it all the way.
I read it over a couple of months due to schedule conflicts, but otherwise it would have been hard to put down except to digest the information.
Let me share something with you here, and I don't think it is giving away any trade secret - Laughing Cow cheese, while a fine product, is no substitute for Parmesan. How the Hungry Girl thought squishy Swiss cheese product, when melted, could possibly come close to being even a remotely acceptable substitute for real Alfredo... well, I just don't understand. But what's even worse is the substitution of the shirataki noodles for pasta.
I actually think that reviewer Lasha described perfectly what I think about this book, but instead of just commenting on her review I decided to make it my own review because this book is a perfect example of why I think GFY trope could be so very offensive in my opinion. I think it can be beatifully and sensibly done too, just not in this book in my opinion. I was ready to scream more than once when I was reading it indeed and not just about who pitches and who catches. I was ready to scream when author made her characters say over and over AND OVER again how they do not want to do REALLY gay stuff, whatever that meant for them in any given moment. Or when one of the characters when they are getting ready to pose for the calendar and watch gay couple posing says that he is relieved that heavy duty gay action was over.
Suddenly, everything is different. Rory is seeing things that couldn't possibly be real; gargoyles eating pigeons, a cockroach riding a rat like it was a pony, an Indian warrior that Rory's dreamt about... Maybe there's more to that magician than some silly card tricks. Or else Rory's losing his mind.
Horry's eldest and beautiful sister, Lizzie, is promised to marry the Earl of Rule. She needs to marry the Earl to save her family from the gambling debt that her brother has put them in. Lizzie, however is madly in love with Edward Heron. But Edward is is not wealthy and would not be able to take Lizzie's family out of debt. Horry decides to take it upon herself and visit the Earl and convince him to marry her instead. Being that her other sister, Charlotte, flat out refuses to marry him herself. The Earl is amused by Horry, and he decides to take her up on her proposal, he agrees to marry her.
6290 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This as such a pleasant read. I always enjoy this author's writings. The ending was so delightful. Thanks to you Kim.
Lissianna is a vampire who cannot stand the sight of blood - she faints. Not a good thing for a vampire. She is a social worker at a shelter in Toronto. On her 202 birthday she is out with her cousins and attempts to get a quick bite from a guy who has been hitting on her. He is anemic and a bit of a big so she leaves him behind a dumpster after clearing his memory. The group then heads to her mothers house for a birthday party. When Lissi goes to her old room for a change of stockings she finds a man tied to her bed. Her cousins had mentioned that her mother had a special present for her. Thinking he is her tasty treat she takes a bite. Wrong move - he's there to cure her of her phobia. What all happens next is funny, sad, exciting and fast paced.
230 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 A very interesting story but so many parts were very boring. Not up to the usual Rosato & Associates. I hope I never have to read about pigeons again - a little overboard - Reading the same story of the defendant over and over again was just too much.
8051 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A great book. Enjoyed all 3 of the main characters and felt the emotions from them. I enjoyed getting to see the characters from the first book again as well.
The characters were well constructed and had enough depth. The story was well paced, almost no stalling (ex. Here and there).
6313 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When Jimmy Rabbitte's best friend Bimbo is made "redundant" at the Dublin company where he has worked for many years, he is devastated. Jimmy, who is also unemployed, offers a shoulder for Bimbo to cry on, and both agree that they will not work at McDonald's, no matter what. When Bimbo finds a dilapidated "chipper van," which they can fix up and then use to sell burgers, fish, and chips at major football games, rock concerts, beaches, and other gatherings (though not horse shows because "those blokes only eat caviar"), the two go into business together, with Bimbo in charge, since he is the one who has bought the van. Ignoring the health requirements and the required licenses, they drive to large gatherings all summer, sell their home-made foods, and then return home with their earnings.
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7427 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 2/12 stars, but can't put it at 3 stars which indicates "it's okay." The female lead got on my nerves - she's a total B with a potty mouth during her interview - how can she be this super smart doctor? Or is it that she totally lacks social skills? Also her constant insecurity about the guys not wanting to sign her on, that seemed stupid when they were always reassuring her. Perhaps the best part of this book is that the male leads love each other and demonstrate affection in a way that really makes them seem like husbands.
Ross is handsome, sought after and has never had an inclination toward innocent young women. For some unfathomable reason, Cassandra tempts him like no woman has before. When he seduces her on a night of drunken stupor, he has no choice but to marry the alluring Cassandra.
There is a ton of humor in this story. Nina is over-the-top *itchy! She's also very attracted to Greg, only she calls him Fangman, Batman, and an assortment of other not so nice nicknames. Greg's fed up! It's not like he can go back and change it. If only she didn't turn him on so much! The battle is one and it's a beaut. Dakota Cassidy has a way with humor in her stories and the sex scenes are equisite...and way hot! Her characters take the time to get to know one another and learn to trust each other, and they're going to need that once Greg let's go of the last secret he 'forgot' to tell Nina.
Katie gave in to lust and regrets it as soon as it happens.
Remi's relationship with his brother Sterling was the best part of the book, you could really see how much they cared for each other and looked after each other. Sterling is young and full of energy and he stole the scene every time he appeared. I'm really looking forward to Sterling and Rhys' book. It was funny to see how this big bad guy was always ready to run to protect Sterling. I'm waiting for Sterling to finally grow up, even if he's quite a handful already.
5042 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Got this on my kindle so I could read it before I saw the movie Oz. It was really good, different from the movies that I had seen but still good.
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Nina can't even look at a crucifix without her eyeballs burning but she can take the Lord's name in vain repeatedly no problem. Double standard much? Is a cross more religous than God or his Son's name? shouldn't her tongue burn or something?
The next book in the series is Wolf Games and it features Erik. The family connections haven't ended yet, because the female in this one is Missy's sister, Maggie. After that, we finally get to spend some quality time with TJ... that's one that I can't wait for. *sigh* Between Books 2 and 3, Vivian Arend has treated us to two novellas that are super short, but super hot. They're only 10 pages each, so I probably won't review them separately. First Howl features Robyn and Keil and Second Howl features Tad and Missy. They are worth a download though because what they lack in length, they more than make up for in heat. Just don't read them before you finish Wolf Flight.
This is the second book I've read by this author, and I have found it to be true for both so far. I'd recommend getting any and all of his books that you can.
3834 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Last Year's Man Booker Prize Winner, "The Gathering", is a novel of buried high feelings and deep emotions. Irish writer Anne Enright has a beautiful prose that not always matches her objectives. The novel's subject is a heavy one, a woman dealing with her problematic and beloved brother's death. While avoiding easy solutions, the novel never seems to go that deep it should. When Enright looks back in her characters' lives, she is telling us we are the result of our pasts. That is right but sometimes, a novel needs to stick to the present also, so that readers can really care about past.
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This is a good story, with deeply-interesting characters. And it's the introduction to the Longmire series. Readers who enjoy it will want to continue with Death Without Company .
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 271)
8891 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Georgette Heyer will always be one of my all time favorite authors. He characters are well developed, her understanding of people is immense and the plots well crafted. In this book there is a long list of suspects and no one who won't speak ill of the newly departed. But this story is different in that all of the suspects have no desire to be implicated in the crime and are only too happy to do whatever it takes to make sure suspicion is diverted from them.
5704 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As a Holmes and mysteries-in-general fan, I knew of Dr. Thorndyke, but had never read any of the stories. This volume was the perfect starting point, being the first three novels and a set of early short stories. For the most part, you know who the perpetrator is. How does Thorndyke scientifically prove the criminal's guilt is the essence of the story. (Although I totally missed the criminal in The Eye of Osiris.) R. Austin Freeman was a wonderful wordsmith, and the stories flow naturally. I do miss the quirks that make Holmes a character in my mind's eye, however John Thorndyke handily solves the crime with the able assistance of Jervis and Polton. I hope with more readings (and I have bought them all now), I will be able to put a face to CSI precursor.
8634 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a good story and a great start to a series.the other books will be about each of the brothers.
In two chapters, Oscar's sister Lola (a Dolores like the original Lolita) narrates, as if JD wanted to try it out. Those are, frankly, weaker. I wonder, maybe he can't plausibly impersonate a woman? He wouldn't be the first male writer with a problem in that department.
Bad idea No. 2: The reduction of sections listed in the Kindle "Section List" - my preferred default state rather than the article list - no longer includes a "Letters and Opinion" Section. Instead the letters and Editorials and Op-Eds are just at the end of the huge continuous "Page One" section listing, so you have to page through the whole Page One list to get to the editorial content.
Antonio Villareal is every inch a Master. His sexual exploits are legendary and Jane can attest that he's definitely a wonderful lover. Only she hasn't fully experienced everything he's got to offer because he hasn't introduced her to his best friend Santos yet. Antonio and Santos enjoy sharing a woman and Jane's about to experience being mastered by not one but two men.
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The format was predictable but it was well written and I did get to know the characters. The amount of grief described did get to me at times though but was consistent with the premise of who was invited into this circle.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
4701 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Ugh, it was like reading someone's diary about her choice between work and life. It was "pleasant", no angst, no riveting emotion, no real obstacles to overcome. There was too much emphasis on her being anal retentive. The story fell flat for me. It ended after they had sex, idle chit chat and then they go to shower together. That was the end. Whaaa?
Del has always had his choice of women. As the bachelor partner in Sneak Peek, he finds himself with more than ample opportunity to indulge his most hedonistic tendencies without reservation. Yet when he meets the reserved Janine, he is intrigued by releasing her from her inhibitions and unlocking the passions she has buried deep down inside...
6840 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It kept my interest and had a little different twist to the story but the ending was expected.
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3430 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 a memoire about a woman with schizophrenia who goes through some very difficult times, no surprise, but comes out on the other end as a very functional person, a big surprise. Well written
3296 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was my first novel by this author...I enjoyed the story except there were a lot of Jewish words and phrases that I didn't understand...It was an enjoyable read
Shirataki noodles are odd things if you have never had them before. First of all, they smell pretty bad, much like dead fish, even after thorough rinsing. And no amount of patting these things dry will encourage sauce to cling to them. But I could deal with those issues. What I couldn't deal with was the texture of the things. They have a fibrous feeling to them when you bite them, and a slippery mouth feel. I have never eaten worms in my life, but these things did indeed make me feel as if I were eating worms, possibly live ones. It was a very unpleasant experience. All in all, the dish neither tasted, smelled, nor felt anything like Fettuccine Alfredo, not in the slightest. It was a struggle not to heave while the stuff was in my mouth.
Remi is the poster child for abused children. His father is a psychopath whose idea of fun is terrorizing his family and because he is a Rez Policeman with lots of power no one dared question him until Jake shows up on the scene. Remi's character is very vulnerable and submissive and the hint of BDSM in the story went well with his persona. I really felt for him in his fight to protect his brother and his mother, while at the same time keeping his relationship with Jake a secret from his father. His turnaround in standing up to his father was precipitated when Sterling shows up with bruises on his body and he knows that he can't close his eyes any longer to the abuse, so he asks Jake to help him bring his father to justice.
8998 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Prime Obession, (The Prime Chronicles Book 1) Monette Michaels
The book is heavily influenced by Frank Herberts Dune and J. R. R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings with terminology from both books all over the place.
4223 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Billy Bishop story is a first person account of WWI aerial warfare. A great read for the 100th anniversary of WWI.
9344 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Claire Allen, a psychiatrist with psychic ability, has precognitive dreams that almost always come true. Since she has inherited her late Aunt Isabelle's mansion they have been occurring more and more and are very disturbing. In her latest dream she has the most mind blowing sex of her life with a stranger who happens to know her name. Imagine her surprise when Des Alvarez, her mysterious dream lover, shows up at her door the next day. Des is an FBI agent who knows the family and is investigating Claire's cousin, Kevin, for murder but he doesn't want Claire to know as that may blow his cover. Not only does he want into the house he wants into Claire and he has since he saw photos of her in the home years ago while doing work for Isabelle.
Threaten a witness? You die.
6. Do not buy a brand new car. Instead, buy a 1-2 year old car. You will save plenty of money and the car will most likely have the kinks in it fixed.
6453 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 cute short story...and if you love Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series then you will enjoy reading this novella too. Always nice to have some back story to other characters in the books we enjoy.
6376 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While I was reading this, I wavered between a 3 and 4 star rating and it wasn't until I had completely finished that I felt that this was a solid 4 star read. I think this is probably marketed as dark erotica but, while it is dark with a big ole capital D, it's not very erotic. The sex, when it is described, is perfunctory, without soul and not at all sensual and certainly not erotic.
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1151 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I downloaded this initially onto my Kindle, but later deleted it as being useless.
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This certainly isn't a plot-driven novel,but as narrator Veronica struggles to come to terms with her favorite brother's suicide which threatens her own sanity, I found I couldn't put it down.
The mother of Oscar and Lola is dying, cancer. She has managed to buy a house by working three jobs. After Lola runs away to the shore, she is sent to Santo Domingo. (She develops a taste for adventure.) It is noted that the Dominican Republic of Trujillo is escape-proof.
The villains are pathetic and laughable (and they were not intended to be) and truthfully, you never really understand why anyone does what they do.
At the end of the day we've all been brainwashed to believe something...something established by only God knows who. We often buy into our religions and politics without question. I'm of the belief that if there is something out there greater than me, then that power has to have made me a part of the process, not just subject to it. That may seem a little arrogant but I'm not having it any other way.
2907 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My first Ann Hood novel proved to be for the lovers of deeply moving and emotional reading material that grabs through the pages and squeezes the heart until tears come out. This semi autobiographical work, mirroring her personal loss and her way back into the world of living is a magnificent journey, best savored late at night with a hot cup of cocoa and a box of tissues nearby.
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5350 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 PLOT: Lila's father is going to lose his business. Lila can tell the stress is affecting her father's health. So she goes off to confront the man who's responsible. Hunter takes one look at her and is immediately attracted. His mistress had just left him because of scars he sustained to his face in a car accident. Hunter proposes a deal. If she'll become his mistress for three months, he'll stop trying to ruin her father's business.
1227 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not a bad read liked the story and the naughty club, omg Alerjandro is sooooo sexy and I love their little watch me section of the book performing for the watchers. Good short read and I was entertain.
1994 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this series and this book didn't disappoint. When you through a skandian into a book it makes anything better.
1674 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has been the best memoir of mental illness that I ever read . It was put together with grace and truth without harm to anyone . Excellent!!!
love how they got back what they once had. Of course this time, it's
This book is yet another page turner in the series. I'm looking forward to continuing to book 4.
What I did like about the story was that the main woman was not a pushover and an idiot. She had spunk, and she didn't let the main man manipulate her like we see in so many other romance novels. I wish there would have been some more history between them instead of her being a cleaner at his office building and instantly sleeping with him the same night she met him. I just hate that kind of storyline. She was a virgin, until she met this dude who was arrogant and quite rude to her, and immediately fell into bed with him? Then she got her 'dignity' back and walked from him because he offended her about something else. It's a bit ridiculous.
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3566 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you like hot, irresistible men with an attitude this is the book for you! Ryder is a super sexy man who ran into some trouble, unknowingly got married and when he get out of jail it takes him a bit but he falls head over heels for his bride and she for him. Keeps reading until it over!
The club On The Edge was only 3 months old but it had been an instant success with the people of Haventown. Both human and vampire alike. It's success was so great that it's owner Brett had to hire more help. After a hard day of interviews he was ready for a quiet night at home. Instead he found himself in whole different, but much more pleasing situation.
I absolutely loved The Pre-Nup. The characters were fully developed and well written. I couldn't help but become a part of their lives and wish that the book didn't end. Not only is the book about the marriages and relationships but it's about the lasting bonds of friendship. These girls truly do stick together through thick and thin and all the fun in between while keeping the door open to welcome a new friend.
Overall comments: I like the idea of this story: the setting is alluring, and there are several interesting minor characters with dramatic comings and goings that read rather like a soap opera. However, the story very much focuses on the sex scenes; and since I didn't find them particularly titillating, the entire novella fell flat for me.
A uniquely fascinating tale about a villain with a God complex, who manipulated four emotionally wounded teens to kill so he could wreck vengeance without getting his own hands bloody. When Julia's niece, Emily, was suspected of killing her abusive stepfather, Judge Victor Montgomery, she called Connor, a private investigator, to prove Emily's innocence -- even though she was instrumental in the destruction of his career five years ago.
1938 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bound for Skandia as captives after the conclusion of the last battle with Morgarath, both Will and Evalyn must attempt an escape as Halt mounts his own rescue of two of our future heroes. The third installment of Ranger's Apprentice entitled "The Icebound Land" is wrought with alot of danger and is sure to keep you reading to the very end and wanting even more.
2153 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a hot little number, Remi was a very strange character you don't want to like him because he is an ass but there is just something very likeable about him. The more we got to know about him the more I liked him. Stirling was a sweetie and the two of them made for a fantastic story. Jake was a great counter point to the both of them and I really liked him, this story ticked lots of boxes for me and I will be hoping to read Stirling's story very soon.
Enright succeeds in weaving together these multiple strands into a thoroughly readable story. That is not to say this is an easy read--Enright jumps in and out of the present without warning, and Veronica is at times apparently reliable, only to end up confessing that none of what she just described happened--or at least it probably didn't, or in any event, she has no idea if it did or not, but thinks it should have. But isn't that the way the mind really works--seamlessly weaving past, present and predicted future into what we call reality. Isn't that the basis of the Holy Trinity--via St. Augustine--only the present is real--the past is only a memory and thus exists only in your mind, and the future hasn't happened yet. However, you can slice time so finely, that the present moment is infinitesimally short...and thus really doesn't exist either. Yet we are undoubtedly real.
As one who greatly enjoys reading/studying Christian apologetics, I was intrigued by the title. I was expecting something astonishing. What a disappointment! The title is merely a presumptuous assertion. As the author has an earned PhD in Astrophysics, he is undoubtedly very bright. That was not demonstrated in this book, which is long on circular reasoning. The gist of his argument is that we must begin with a Bible first approach to defend the Christian faith. That obviously will not work for the countless people who do not accept the Bible as true.
Having said that I would definitely buy the next in the series and look for more books from this author
And after reading those 40 something pages of manifesto, I feel let down. I expected more. I thought Marx would develop much more in this text. Everything is upside down: the introduction is the size of a novel and develops everything to extremities I could not bring myself to be interested in, and the main text is the size of an introduction, develops little, and obviously addresses people of that time (quite logically, for a manifesto) and leaves one in an unsatisfying blur.
There's a lovely heat between Ashwini and Janvier with lots of promise for future installments.
The changing loyalties that were a central piece of book three, THE ICEBOUND LAND, continue in THE BATTLE FOR SKANDIA. Will is reunited with his friends Halt and Horace, who left Araluen against their king's wishes to search for him and Evanlyn. They also discover the large army of Temujai --- fierce riders from the Asian steppes who seem to be based on the Mongols --- and must convince the Skandians to work with them to prevent the Temujai from overrunning Skandia and mounting an attack on Araluen.
I had high hopes for the story line, it was a novel approach and I enjoyed reading a romance from this time period set in Bath rather than in London. The main characters are engaging and the writing style is well done. But then the frustrations start.
As the author writes in conclusion, "Human minds did not become vulnerable to just any odd kind of supernatural beliefs. On the contrary, because they had many sophisticated inference systems, they became vulnerable to a very restricted [italics] set of supernatural concepts: the ones that jointly activate inference systems for agency, predation, death, morality, social exchange, etc. Only a small range of concepts are such that they reach this aggregate relevance, which is why religion has common features the world over (pp. 324-325)."
Now, on to my review.
8061 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this story. It was filled with wonder and love. I liked the news about shifters and the family that bred them.
This book seemed like a teenager wrote it for a high school English class. It felt like every other sentence started with "I". It also seemed like all of the actions were those of an 18 year old, but the character was supposed to be 60. I didn't get it at all
- Okay, so the romance maybe developed a little quickly for me to find it utterly believable. But it was so sweet and lighthearted and fun, I didn't really care.
Plot/Storyline: 5 Stars
6596 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When I read these type of stories I put myself in 'Don't Think About It Too Much' mode. Then I pick a character and walk in his shoes. Of course this book is written for a younger audience. It's interesting how the writer, Stan Morris, develops the 'end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it' scenario into a survival lesson. I must read the next book in the series as I have some unanswered questions ! ! !
I found it all to be quite intriguing because of mysteriousness though. The story sucked me in right away and it's written so that you follow along as the events unfold with Kaylee. No background to speak of, no extraneous details, you're just right there with her as she has to deal with her situation, which includes ending up in the mental ward because she reports experiencing things that sound exactly like the symptoms of a schizophrenic.
4799 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 If you have any anxiety about flying, read this book and you'll feel a lot better about air travel.
And on what planet would a police investigator disclose pertinent facts of an ongoing murder investigation to - again, a 60-year-old-twice-divorced-unemployed-car-lot-security-guard-who-lives-with-his-parents - AND cautions this uninvolved third party not to reveal said facts to the press? AND quick-as-a-bunny deem him an "unofficial civilian advisor"?
The Knitting Circle was a beautiful book that touched me deeply; I wish that I could have spent the rest of my life getting to know all the wonderful people in it, especially Mary. I can say with great relief that I finally read a book where the main character was a strong woman who lost her grip but was not pathetic and desperate, she was a loving mother and a gracious friend with a non-nonsense approach and refreshing strength that splashed across each page and made me wish that the ending wouldn't come too soon. Mary's journey from dark depths started slowly but ended with a marvelous finish.
So, all in all, Vic fears the shadows. He doesn't can't trust easily. Humans and spiritual entities alike are just too willing to use him for their own gain. I'm surprised he holds things together as well as he does. But he does, in the snarkiest, grumpiest, most gorgeous way possible.
My Rating: 3.8 stars out of 5
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5256 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thanks
The second story is about Morgan, the second brother. He's the hunky Sheriff. In his story he fights the urges to become involved with Misty, Honey's sister. His story was much better to me than Sawyers. I was more interested in it and Morgan didn't switch as much in personality. However, he did mess with Misty's car when she wanted to leave and I didn't really like that he did that. Seemed juvenile. His scowling got old after a while, but that was just his personality. He acted tough, but he was a big softy. Overall it was a decent story.
Part One: The Resonating Universe, looks at the work of amongst others, Rupert Sheldrake, Fritz Albert Popp, Robert O Becker, Jacques Benveniste and Karl Pribram. The theory of the universe as a collection of resonating frequencies is here examined. Part Two: The Extended Mind, explores the work of inter alia Helmut Schmidt, Jahn & Dunne and Puthoff & Targ. The topics include nonlocality, remote influence and viewing, dreams, clairvoyance, ESP, precognition, the nature of time and how the observer influences the observed, like quantum particles.
9985 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 love pamela clare hate novellas
THE ICEBOUND LAND is the third book in the Ranger's Apprentice series. Once more this is a fantastic book. It had some funny parts and many exciting ones.
Although, I initially thought that this was simply a "spicy" regency romance, (I didn't any reviews before reading this novella to avoid spoilers) I found it to be an utterly delightful literary experience. The plot is interesting and original, the character development is sufficient, and the ages of the 2 main characters are between 40 and 55 years rather than the usual 19 to 30 year olds. Refreshing! The author tops it off with a generous helping of humor including some laugh out loud funny moments. The numerous and diverse sexual acts are deliciously explicit, provocative and titillating. Some would call this story "pornography" or "soft porn" like it's a crime or an accursed expletive. I, on the other hand, prefer to refer to this story as "erotica." Semantics, I realized, but "to each his own" as they say. Beneath the purely lascivious exploits is a moving story of how 2 young peoples' dreams of a future together is shattered and delayed for 25 years by an atrocious act of betrayal. Although, all the sex kind of overshadows this tender and emotional side of the the story a bit it is there nonetheless. I noticed it and I was touched by it.
The writing is good and despite the slowish pace, carried me along. I shall get the next in this series.
Another big difference I felt from the previous novels and how Shadow Music was written was the writing style in general. Garwood has really great prologues. Shadow Music also had a great prologue but it felt like by the 4th chapter I was still reading a prologue and waiting for the story to actually begin. The story of the battling barons was a great set up for the conflict but it just felt to long.
Would like to see more from this world. It definitely has the potential to grow beyond this offering.
I'm not sure if the ending would be called happily ever after, but it fit the story, and there was some resolution to all the various threads in the book. Once again, Ms. Cameron has provided an excellent reading experience, set in her alternate reality, where vampires and other creatures live, and live well. She gives new life to an old topic, and twists it to her advantage.
While Remi struggles to come to terms with being a newly changed
6826 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's great having some games on your Kindle. Reading is fantastic but your eyes do need a break once in awhile.
While this book is hard to talk about and just as hard to read, I definitely recommend it. It's brutally honest, disturbing and heartbreaking, and it will definitely stay with you.
9094 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a short holiday read, that the author uses to set up some characters for later books in her Raising Cain series. Upon finishing this book, I didn't feel the need to read the other books in the serious, there aren't really loose ends left after this book ends, so that is nice if you're just looking for a holiday read, and not a new series.
Two men stood out in the ensuing battle: Sir Gabriel Garn, House Weapons Master and close friend and mentor to Claradon, and Lord Angle Theta, a knight-errant and nobleman from a far-off land. In fact, he was a stranger to most and was not fully appreciated as a peer--until he began to share his great magic and slice through the creatures like butter...
Exploring the area leads them to the discovery that there is a fog below them in the mountain area.
And while the premise of the story is a good one, I just didn't think Mr. Moats did it any justice. Many, many points in the story were completely unbelievable. I realize that it must be difficult to write a mystery, but I found myself thinking many aspects of this story were just too convenient. There wasn't much thinking involved in this mystery; in fact, I think the only brain power I used while reading this novel was just to correct the grammatical errors!
Sowell argues regarding Marx's handmill/steam-mill analogy, "If read literally, these words suggest a one-way causation and explanation of given states of being rather than of transformation. But that is clearly inconsistent both with Marx's and Engels' own treatment of history and with the dialectical conception of reciprocal interaction. These words are perhaps best read as epigrams-and of the dangers of misunderstanding inherent in that writing style."(4)
This was an excellent view into one of the early meetings between Ashwini and Janvier. I loved the insight and I loved every word of this story.
1902 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked that the bad guys were actually sort of good guys except Deparneiux but I think this book may have dwelled on Will's warmweed addiction for too long.
She then goes on to offer an easy-to-understand formula for tapping into your intuition.
As a Christian I didn't object to the sermon concerning giving of one's self, after he recovers and attends church with Georgiana but the inclusion of the Jane Austen prayer towards the end of the story was just too much...too long. I skipped over it.
1044 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Being a former journalist, I value objectivity above all in the media. Unfortunately, it really doesn't exist anymore to any large degree. The media is controlled, for the most part, by one person who pulls the strings on what the public sees and hears.
8341 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great story. I love the under dog. She is smart and strong but doesn't see her worth , but he does. Awesome book.
The storyline and plot threads are well constructed. The book is well-written and reads smoothly. I level of deception and buried family secrets is terrifying - but I think that was the plan (considering the title and all). I enjoyed the development of the different relationships throughout the story.
3870 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I am a huge fan of Native American romance. This, by far was the worst I have ever read. I actually stopped reading it because I was so turned off. I believe that if you are going to write about historical fiction, you should at least use vocabulary conducive to the time period. This was so off. I am also all about steamy scenes and I am in no way a prude, but the language used here was ridiculous. The plot was silly and unrealistic.
3327 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Julie Garwood deserves every award given her. Her stories are spellbinding and I was grabbed from the very beginning of Shadow Music. This is another charming story about an English woman who wins the heart of the most feared Laird in the Highlands. I don't want to be a spoiler so I will just say there is much more to this book than just a love story.
"The communication of the world did not occur in the visible realm of Newton, but in the subatomic world of Werner Heisenberg. Cells and DNA communicated through frequencies. The brain perceived and made its own record of the world in pulsating waves. A substructure underpins the universe that is essentially a recording medium of everything, providing a means of everything to communicate with everything else. People are indivisible from their environment. Living consciousness is not an isolated entity. It increases order in the rest of the world. The consciousness of human beings has incredible powers, to heal ourselves, to heal the world -- in a sense, to make it as we wish it to be."
you don't want to get too involved in story. The stories are all first rate and Konrath at his best. You will love to have this handy if you're a Konrath fan. If you're not a fan yet, this is a great way to get introduced to one of my favorite authors.
6373 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can only guess that this book has attracted readers (see goodread reviews) because of the cursed FSOG and those readers couldn't actually handle the content...... again like other books I have read as dark as this, why can't the reader throw away their subjective when reading these dark books? It's almost as though I feel they can't go public and admit to liking such a 'mess with your head' book. It's not as if the author doesn't warn of the content, and it's that warning that actually totally drew me to reading this book and I wish potential readers would heed these warning before embarking on taking a book like this on.
So the Times has taken an interesting approach to the Kindle. In addition to making the full paper available, it has also made sub-sections of the paper available through Kindle Blogs, at a much cheaper price. This blog is the best selling NYT Blog, but you may be more interested in one of the other NYT Blogs, which are listed on an Amazon Listomania list. (I'd include the address here, but Amazon blocked it so go to my profile for the list.)
9008 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was everything that I have been waiting for the story moved forward at a good speed and for all of us that hate how quickly mates meet and end up in bed this one works you get told the reasons why and she makes him work for it. And once she meets her mate the author doesn't change her into some helpless woman she stays as strong as she was in the first chapter all the way through they both make compromises if you have been let down by them before please try this one and you will be more than happy
804 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's nice to see an author go back and visit the New Jedi Order era. This time, Karen Traviss combines fan favorite Boba Fett and NJO favorite Nom Anor to show the Mandalorians' role in the Yuuzhan Vong war. Traviss does a pretty good job fitting both into their characters. Boba Fett is appropriately cynical, but at the same time also concerned about the Mandalorians. Traviss doesn't yet go so far as to make Boba Fett one of the good guys. It's an interesting character transformation. We also get to see Nom Anor's private thoughts and a bit more insight into his time as infiltrator.
1537 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this book as I know very little about Jewish community. Although the language is unknown to me the story was great. Being Jewish is more than a religion it is a race of people. I have enjoyed reading this book very much and hope to learn more.
2061 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book did not live up to my expectations of an Irish gem. In fact, just a few days after finishing it, I find it hard to recall details.
4396 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a quick and short introduction into the life of Brett, and his vampire girlfriend Lisa. Together they seem to have a near perfect life: his club is thriving with her input of ideas and cash, and he is completely besotted. Sex is amazing and earth shattering, and being able to watch his `woman' tease and enchant patrons at the club is a massive turn on, since she comes home to him. Always.
3504 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series of books had some of the best Vampire stories I've ever read. Fast paced, great, lovable characters, and plenty of action, not to mention sexual tension throughout..real page turners. They made me want to be part of the "family"! lol I want to read the next series, but will probably have to wait till someone gives me a gift card. The price on the second series is a little prohibitive for me. On the other hand, these books are definitely worth it, if yo love to read about "lovable vampires".
3199 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a wonderful book, very thought provoking and a twist you don't expect. Excellent work!
6195 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like Lena Matthews- I have paperbacks as well as kindle editions of her books. She's my go-to girl, as her books realistically portray I/R relationships. I feel better able to relate to them, since they tend to mirror my own life as a BW married happily to a WM. This book was great. Cyn was such a believable character (although how she kept her cool when her step-sisters destroyed her mother's dress!)- I found myself thinking "wayyy more control that I would have had girl!" To me that's a sign of a GOOD book, when you can lose yourself in the characters and imagine yourself in their shoes. Parker is hot! he made me laugh, swoon, and sweat. I found myself laughing at Miller and Shel's antics (are we going to see a sequal? fingers crossed!). I even found myself wishing Cyn had a girlfriend that she could introduce to Solomon (he has to be my favorite character, well second only to Daniel from 'The Better To Eat you with..'- I am in love with Daniel-I joke that he is the book version of my husband, humor and all!). I could go on, but suffice it to say- this is one of your best Lena! love, love, love this book!
8093 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book sucks. Save your money. If you purchased this book like I did can we join together & sue for pain and suffering.
6959 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought this book because I like the television show, Longmire. So, I was disoriented as I began to read. Walt, Vic and Henry didn't look or sound right. Now that I've read the book, I expect the reverse to be true when I see the show next. After all, who knows more about the characters than the author. And a damn fine author he is. The images he creates describing the setting, the environment, the people, all are strong and clear. The dialog, once you settle into the rhythm, sounds authentic and totally believable. I'm adding this series to my must-read list. This is good stuff.
6586 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 great story line. didn't feel the need to know where the fog came from.
That does not mean the acclaimed characters of this series are left out by any means. The Arulaen quartet meant to leave Skandia forever but now they realize their country is in danger from the Temujai if they succeed in conquering Skandia. The two nations have long been enemies but the old adage: enemy of my enemy comes into play and it is interesting to see bitter foes set aside their differences for the common good.
7605 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I've read reviews longer and better written than "Precipice". Save your money and time, although the ebook is free; your time does have value. Buy and read, if you agree with me or not; rate and review this ebook. Your opinion is important. Have a nice one.
This book breaks it down and makes it easy to understand. One can
Much of the book looks at sayings attributed to Jesus with an eye on the analysis of what he may have REALLY meant. For example, "you have been taught an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say don't resist evil. If someone hits you, let him hit you twice . . ."(Matthew 5:38-42) Many of us want revenge for the evil doers, but Jesus would have us "resist not evil" and forgive them. Did Jesus not submit himself to unjust trial, persecution, torture, and a horrible agonizing death? And what did he say on the cross? (Hint: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.") (Come on now--how many people do you know that would be screaming and cursing out the maggot-infested dogs to their last breath? But FORGIVE THEM? that takes somebody really special.) Anyway, the author tells us that when we live in a higher state of consciousness/awareness/vibration, "evil" does not hang around as it does when you are more susceptible to it. In other words, when you learn to find the peace within yourself, and NOT attach yourself to revenge or righteous indignation, you master anger and evil begins to release its hold on you. (and I thoroughly agree) Deepak goes to explain a great deal more on the subject.
6100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was my first time to read a book by this author and I was not disappointed. The plot was good and written in "Best Seller" class. I will definitely order more of her books.
The book is written very well, in an easy flowing style that speaks directly to the reader. It is written mostly from the Jeff's point of view, but occassionally his wife Shaunti jumps in with a particularly helpful bit of info.
6899 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I guess Ill be in the minority on this one. The Cold Dish was unimpressive to me, and seemed a bit of a chore to get through. I almost cried uncle and jumped ship on this one a few times, but tried my best to carry on and finish.
9125 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is only the second book I've read from Robin L. Rotham, but it won't be the last! If you like a little taste of everything in your reads, you will be pleasantly stuffed by the end. The four main characters were interesting in getting to learn some strengths and weaknesses, struggles and rewards. I am starting to read Carnal Compromise right now!
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I cant wait to start the next book...I just need to know!
943 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For me, this is truly a hilarious book, a small masterpiece. Bizzare, unusual, witty, good language, well written - absolutely great, a classic.
3514 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is a great read and I will definitely read other books from this author. Well written and moves well. A little romance and a little fun all in one.
I really enjoyed this story about Charles and Anna. It was nice to see some more depth to Charles's character, and I really love his character. I think I will prefer this series over the Mercy Thompson series.
2263 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Even though The Science of Getting Rich is written in language that was pretty much used back in the good old days, it still has the punch of the message. I loved it. I'm practicing it and have seen some odd results that can easily be interpreted as being well on the pathway. Like suddenly getting catalogs in the mail of items that are very expensive. I've never seen these before. And meeting people who already have their riches and making friends with one. This is very interesting. I'm looking forward to my future. Thank you, Mr Wattles.
5621 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've yet to read a Karen Kingsbury book that I didn't love and this one is no exception. She has a way of making you feel every emotion of her characters. An excellent book.
1614 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a very good book, this book kept me interested from the start to the finish, all of these hawke books have been good so far, so if you like reading westerns, as I do, then you will like reading this book.
The ending was unexpected. Kind of disappointed with the ending but its still a good one. I would say more but I don't want to spoil it.
4654 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 While the teaser on the book jacket moved me to buy this book, I couldn't finish reading it. The writing is uninspired, predictable. The story seems formulaic, safe - the sad stories of several women who meet at a knitting circle. The sadness is brought out pretty well, especially initially about the main character Mary's loss. But too much of sadness going on and on works against the story, I feel, so I began to ignore the emotional meanings and look for the story.
2494 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It has been years since reading this story which I bought to read to my great grand daughter. Looking forward to sharing this wonderful story with another generation.enjoy the older drawings.
I received a digital copy of this book for my review. My opinions are my own.
7402 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series has been good and I look forward to any more she writes. She has a great way with words.
1916 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This may be my favorite book so far. I really like Erak, and the Skandians as a people! They appear to be modeled on the Vikings for the most part.
1431 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Can't comment except that Kidd is a great author.
12. Writing systems that helps put the puzzle together.
Additionally, there is a difference between Calvinistic Lordship salvation and Arminian Lordship salvation. In the latter, salvation can be maintained (in some cases, even obtained) by doing good, and rebellion can result in a loss of that salvation. In the former, salvation is by grace and permanent, but works are a proof of the salvation inside (or lack thereof).
9364 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was impressed - got it for free so didn't expect much, but what a hot book! The ending was a great twist and NEVER saw it coming! Great job on this one. can't wait to read another book by the author!
You can't go wrong with ANY story from this lady and her hot characters. Loved the ending and wanted to give a shout for it.
5433 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a Finalist for the Darrell Award for Best Midsouth Novella the year it came out. See [...]
Final Grade: B
7394 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the prequel to the Lone Star Sisters series and if it is any reflection to how the series will be I won't be disappointed. Looking forward to reading the next one.
The only problem I see in the future is that there is a possibility that the saga of Karigan could quite well fall into the trap of such works as say the Wheel of Time series and go on for every and every and every...long after the author should have put the puppy to bed and called it a day.
4269 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great find! I love to cook and I love to eat. No wonder I am a Weight Watcher. I saw this book and "took a chance". It is wonderful. A great weight loss tool to say the least! Imagine eating onion rings when you are on a diet! And the majority of the recipes are "doable" for a diabetic as well. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is trying to gain better health. Another good feature is that the recipes do not make a huge amount and, most of the ingredients are things you already have in your pantry. A for sure "YES"!
Tanya
3) "allows" fruits but at a somewhat limited level
1. Blogs updates frequently - several times a day.
What I enjoyed the most was the reality of the character's attitude. It is a concern for people, maybe of all walks of life, but especially those who frequent the society pages, to worry about their sexual proclivities becoming public knowledge and damaging their career. That concern does impede the involvement of many who would otherwise participate.
1574 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I didn't realize that there was a third book in the series. This book is enjoyable and easy to read. This book can be read as a stand alone. It is nice to read them though to get some background.
The good? The entire short story.
8231 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was an absolute delight to read! The only reason I didn't devour it in one sitting is because I had to sleep. It was addicting with fantastically delicious sex scenes that made my ovaries erupt into flames over and over again. The interactions between Chase and Alex were scorching hot and I loved the times with Jasmine as well!
4259 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is a wonderful book, packed with ideas on how to eat healthy plus the recipes to back them up. The ingredients are what you can find at your local store. Has a good breakdown of nutrients, calories, etc. Also, easy to calculate for Weight Watcher's points. High in fiber and low in fat, a perfect balance for health and diet.
Although Piper had been writing science fiction for more than 15 years, he didn't attract real notice until his last Paratime story, Lord Kalvin of Otherwhen, and the unrelated Little Fuzzy. Unfortunately, depressed by financial troubles, he committed suicide just as his career was taking off. It's good to have this collection to help remember H. Beam Piper at his best.
3165 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Second time reading it and enjoyed it just as much.
It is different but the characters are interesting and it is well written,. I recommend it as a fun quick read. It is not a deep book but the plot is good. I have the sample of the sequel downloaded and intend to read it also.
1170 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 If a reader wants lots of sex in a very short book this is just the thing. But if you are looking for plot or characterization this does not satisfy.
First of all, Lady Iona is downright awful at anything approaching communication. She lets her family shut her up all the time, even when her very happiness depends on it. And then she constantly thinks about telling Nathan the truth about her father's plan to engage her to her cousin, but she never actually brings it up. It takes her forever to explain to him why she won't marry him. And then once he insists on the marriage, even after he's told her how impressed he is with her artwork and how he'll support her in the endeavor, she immediately starts assuming that he'll crush the happiness out of her and not let her do the things she wants to do. I have NO idea where she got that idea, and she never even asks him about it! I'm not really sure who she was rebelling against... it mostly seemed to be like she was rebelling against her assumptions rather than what people actually wanted/expected from her.
If you believe, you will be amazed at the power of God to transform us. You will come to a new understanding of the Lord's Supper.
VBG
3184 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. A page turner. I really got involved with the characters. Loved it
"Alice" has Stockholms-syndrome, she does not run - because she believes that he will kill her and her family if she does. She does not kill him - even though she could. He actually lets her out of the apartment - and she still doesn't run...
9905 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This was misleading. They touted this book as being clean. But, it had some sexual content which is NOT clean. I do not appreciate false advertising!
1327 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 (Written in London)
the liberal use of alcohol for instance.
7510 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As posted on The Smutty Kitty reviewed by Kitty Kelly
8764 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was my favorite in the Halle Puma series. The beginning of the book was frustrating because Gabe and Sara were apart, but once they got back together the story clicked. I think Sara's character was really strong. When Chloe threw herself at Gabe at the airport, Sara decided it was payback time and focused all of her attention on Jim, ignoring Gabe completely. I enjoyed Gabe's groveling and his efforts to win Sara's trust again. I liked that the other couples from the first four books were prominent in this book. My only complaint is that the book was too short. I would love to have read another chapter or two about Gabe & Sara after they returned home.
Throughout the book you will read completely honest revelations of what it is like to be on medication and to be off medication. You will be amazed at how creative a writer Elyn R. Saks is and how she remembers precises details of her life, even down to conversations she had with numerous people. Obviously she has a brilliant mind to remember with such clarity.
Believe
I thought it was a real page turner, and I am looking forward to the sequel. (There will be a sequel, won't there? And all those questions we have will be answered later?)
8942 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book had a lot of potential - vampires, sexy independent heroine... and then it fizzled. I like a little character development with my sex scenes. There wasn't any in this book, and I never got why we were supposed to care about any of the characters in the book, much less their sex lives.
Horace is Will's friend and a knight trainee. He is very good with sword and lance, seeming to be a natural armsman. But he is not very accomplished in politics and intrigue.
P,S Dan is HAWT!
4037 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought this book for JD Robb's story. That story was pretty good (I'm a Robb fan), but I browsed through the other stories and didn't read them as I'm not a fan of vampires, werewolves or weird futuristic stories.
Having visited parts of Rhode Island I could imagine the scenes well. In the acknowledgments she mentions Sakonnet Purls and Tiverton so I related to that also.
5851 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Thanks
There is quite a bit of character development, and both Twyla and Nikos have been dealt a surprising depth and in Nikos' case an unexpected degree of sensitivity. The plot is improbable, maybe a bit silly. But for a light, lively read I recommend this. I know I had been debating over the past year whether to get Biting Nixie, from the same author. Bite of Silence helped me decide to download that book!
1857 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Justin learns that even though you loose the love of your to cancer, there is a chance you may find love again with someone else. Great Read.
In the preface she says that she and Ed quit their jobs to write and to explore new possibilities (which includes travel). I do hope future books are a little more rounded. I know that this is more of a memoir than a travelogue in many ways, but it would have been nice to have had a more cohesive picture of the country they were currently visiting rather than constant descriptions of hanging sheep heads and the way to cook them. For me at least, the lyrical beauty of food in her Tuscan books, was just not there for me in this one. Sometimes her descriptions of the places she and Ed were visiting seemed thrown in beside the wonders of their culinary adventures. She obviously feels that understanding the foods and wines/drinks of a place are important to understanding the culture. It just would have been nice if there had been more culture, more people, more descriptions of places than of vegetables and the quest for a perfect espresso.
I hated the opening where May, the older nurse, was recalling all the evidence of James's sexual prowess. In fact, I was so disgusted I almost quit reading and deleted it at that point, but then it got better when Lorna, his ex-wife, came into the picture. I did like the novella, although it had steamy sex scenes I could have done without. The story and characters were interesting.
6418 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is actually a compilation of CI's How-To series. This was originally a couple of dozen small cookbooks including things like 'How to Make Cookie Jar Favorites' and 'How to Make Stew.' Basically each chapter in this book was an individual cookbook before. I've known, used, and loved CI for years. All of their recipes seem to be flawless to me. They do tons of test cooking and recipe development before allowing anything make it into print. I go to this one and the actual print copies which I also own, all the time for recipes. I've made the Molasses Spice cookies so many times I can't even remember how many of them I've pulled out of ovens. In fact, around the holidays I generally make double and triple batches around christmas
Philip Hudson is the narrator, explaining his youthful attachment to a stranger that caused him to betray his own people, whom he had only recently learned to love. The listener is a dying woman who was in love with that stranger when they were young. Gradually, their past decades become illuminated and spread out before the reader like an opulent brocade quilt that had been ripped apart and patched. The setting of the tale is Penang and other parts of the Malay Peninsula that were part of the British Empire on the brink of World War II, as the Japanese are sweeping through China. The multi-ethnic population includes descendants of traders and settlers from India and China who had been arriving since the first century AD. The English investors and Japanese visitors are ambivalently tolerated. While his British father and siblings are visiting England, 16-year-old Philip begins training with Endo-san, a Japanese renter of a small house on an island, part of the family estate. His presence is unsettling to him and to his father, but for different reasons. Then Philip is bidden to his Chinese grandfather for the first time since he broke ties with Philip's mother, who has died. He tells Philip the story of his own youth and an earlier tide of change, ferocious and exotic. The twin bridges of affection and martial arts training, both infused with wisdom, make the conflicted Philip into a man with inner peace and physical and mental strength. Now all the inhabitants of the richly endowed region are waiting for World War II to wrench their means of living and making fortunes out of their hands, and Philip will have to decide to whom he belongs. In addition to reminding us of modern history, the pages reward readers with lovely descriptive and meditative passages, and insights into beliefs and injuries that shape politics today.
I hope those that have enjoyed the series thus far will give this a try. And those that haven't but are reading this, you may enjoy it more than you think. Give it a try.
2983 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Scott Wyatt has been lusting after Tara Patrick for what seems like forever. Her voice makes him hot and while he can't see her, he knows that she is the woman for him. When her ex-boyfriend continues stalking her and making her life hell, Scott volunteers to take her mind off of her troubles.
Since this is really the first book I've read of this genre I really can't compare Virginia Smith to another author. I will say that her writing style is easy to read and she moves the story along at a good pace. This is a book two of a series, but I didn't feel lost having not read book one.
2093 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Anne Enright has created characters that resonate long after the book has been closed. Since I had the privilege of reading it in one sitting on a cross-country flight, I was able to absorb the beauty of its images, the 3-dimensional character studies, the haunting and enraging family dynamics without interruption, totally immersed in the passions and histories of Veronica and her family. This book is written in a meaty, organic style, rare to find (e.g., "There was something about the smell of us growing up that drove (our parents) completely insane." and "The ground is boiling with corpses, the ground is knit out of their tangled bones.")
2941 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Gage Warren harbors a serious crush for the sexy woman watching him. Hailey Jennison is the only reason he parades around his apartment once-a-week giving the women across the quad a show. He's asked around about her and knows she's infamous at turning down dates. Gage's desperation leads him to blackmail her into a date. He's sweet, but he's no charmer. Instead, his directness is a huge turn-on!
1502 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read all the series jlius purchased THE MONSTER a real page turner
628 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good to go to bed with a good book to read. I have enjoyed the experience of reading. This book was written very well.
8183 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Since H.G.Wells, gave us time travel, A great number of writer have spun their versions . Blevins has put a new wrinkle in his tale. Makes for a great read and some interesting thoughts !! His story is a easy read and begs for more adventures for his trio!!
9891 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I had read a similar book years ago by a different author and felt this was more or less a copycat .
This book has many of the features I look for in a good book. A strong female character, a good cast to support her, magic that keeps me guessing and a wonderful setting. The land of Sacoridia is realistic in many ways, yet the possibility of magic adds numerous twists. I had one problem with this created world. The road that Karigan travels from school to the capital city is impossibly long compared to those travelled by he father. Unfortunately there is no map of the lands included in the book, so I have to imagine that the route she took was the 'milk run' that passed through all the out of the way towns.
A lovely story of hearts coming together that you want want to miss,and the sex is great.
Stan Morris's Surviving The Fog begins with a group of youths between the ripe ages of twelve and eighteen spending a three week stay at a summer camp retreat in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California for an abstinence camp. They are there to learn about different birth control methods but ultimately to make a pact when faced with a sexual situation to take the high road and abstain. But shortly into their stay the Admin of the camp and the Counselors go lost and never return leaving roughly fifty youths with one counselor whose mental stability quickly devolves leaving them all alone. Knowing something very wrong has occurred thirteen year old Mike and his friend sixteen year old John attempt to make contact with the outside. When this fails they spearhead taking control of the camp before things get out of hand. It takes a while before a hierarchy is established but when it does, it is thirteen year old Mike who is the "Chief" of those left in the camp.
Greg Hewitt is working late at his office where he is a psychologist. When he leaves, he finds himself climbing into the trunk of a car even though all he is thinking about is his upcoming vacation. Quite the beginning! Lissianna Argeneau arrives at her mothers home for her birthday party and makes a quick stop in her old bedroom. There she finds her birthday present tied to her bed. And that is a very abbreviated version of how the hero and heroine of this book meet.
8552 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I only got about half way (51%) into this story before I gave up. There was no real plot aside from the love story itself, and even that lacked. I didn't get a sense of any real attraction between the two main characters. I read a lot of romance novels and I rarely score below four stars, but this book just couldn't keep my interest. I had to force myself to read past the first chapter, but the dense, emotionless writing didn't get any better as the story wore on.
The chemistry between Kadan and Tansy is great. But like many of Feehan's alpha males, Kadan is a bit too much. He insists on taking charge of every situation and making all the decisions. And it irks me that he insists Tansy allow him to touch her whenever and however he wants. Despite that, their scenes are sexy and he clearly needs her like he's never needed anyone.
6473 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was a Catholic Seminarian for a number of years and knew about the Apocryphal writings...never had time to research them, so this was great to get on my iPad and Amazon Tablet...can take anywhere to read...fascinating stuff!
Emma
And it costs all of $0.00, a real Kindle freebie. Try it and see what you think.
But at least when she is told off by her younger sister Paula the only really clever, sensible and interesting character of the whole story that she had selfishly abandoned her younger sisters, she has the grace to be ashamed of herself & tries to make amends.
9748 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Her works here are outstanding when evaluated from the Early Victorian times from when she writes. The work is well researched and written so that a layman can understand it. It is not writing to be taken lightly, but a philosophical thought provoking point of view. I do not profess to be a scholar of philosophy, but after reading parts of these writings, will consider being an attempted scholar.
However, Maggie, Missy's sister, has a dark past and is traumatized, which resulted in her being afraid of being around other wolves and of shifting into her wolf form.
So when I saw I could get all 12 novels in 1 Collection complete with crime scene diagrams a la Ellery Queen, I had to grab it.
6922 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great read
The eighth novella The End of the Story has Junior describing the recovering of the body, Lola marrying in Miami and a letter from scar describing his love affair with Ybn prior to dying.
Leona's scared witless when she and her father's business partner, Ethan are abducted. And then she's furious to discover that it's Sheikh Hassan ben Khalifa Al-Qadim, her estranged husband, who has kidnapped her. Hassan had reluctantly given Leona this year away but now there is unrest in the sheikhdom, and Leona is at risk. Releasing Ethan, Hassan keeps Leona on his yacht and makes her promise to return to him for the remaining months of his father's frail life. Leona knows that once Khalifa dies, Hassan must divorce her. She cannot give him the heir that he needs, and the other ruling families are eager for him to take a second wife. Hassan will not divorce Leona, as she is his other half but will he bow to the pressure and take another wife as is his right, or will he give up his right to be Crown Prince.
3.) Little, non-gooey, romance;
For Evanlyn, freedom proves regrettably short-lived. Captured by a Temujai scout, she's once again a prisoner - having never left Skandia at all. Although he is pitifully weak and without weapons, Will manages to track Evanlyn and the Tem'uj who holds her. They are in a temporary Temujai camp with a half dozen more Tem'uj and Evanlyn is about to be executed. Outnumbered and armed with only a toy-like hunting bow, Will is prepared to make his last stand defending the princess when help arrives from a most welcome and unexpected quarter.
8. Moira Rogers' magically diverse romance series Crux: Southern Arcana, Book 1
But this group had prepared, bringing magical weapons as well as those men or creatures that could use magic against the enemy, for surely the enemy came from none other than the realm of the chaos lords! And when they did, they were grotesque, loathsome creatures that immediately began to tear the soldiers apart...
Wildwood Dancing takes place in Transylvania, a perfect setting for a fairytale since it's a place with a rich legendary background. It's the story of five sisters, the daughters of a merchant, who live in a castle. For many years, on the night of the full moon, they've traveled to another world in the nearby forest, where they dance the night away with fairies and other mythical creatures. It's a happy life for the sisters, until their father grows ill and has to leave them to recover in a more hospitable climate. Second daughter Jena tries to run the family business and keep the household in order. Unfortunately, her father's health worsens, and her jerky chauvinist cousin Cezar moves in to take over the business and run his cousins' lives. Cezar has his reasons for hating the other world, and he wants to destroy it. Jena and her sisters must keep the secret of their monthly midnight excursions to protect their friends in the other world.
There's a large array of characters you run across in this first book, and for the most part, Karigan's interaction with them is small parts here and there in the story, so you don't necessarily grow attached to any other character, but there are a lot of MC's out of the one's you do meet, and you will love them in the other books (mostly).
8444 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book reads like the author has a deep-seated grudge against the city and it's realtors. Although the plot is not terrible, the writing is unpolished and it was a struggle at times to finish the book.
Additionally, there is a difference between Calvinistic Lordship salvation and Arminian Lordship salvation. In the latter, salvation can be maintained (in some cases, even obtained) by doing good, and rebellion can result in a loss of that salvation. In the former, salvation is by grace and permanent, but works are a proof of the salvation inside (or lack thereof).
I highly encourage anyone with any amount of debt to read it. I also think this is the perfect gift for the high school graduate instead of giving them a credit card to use while they are away at college. I wish I would of had this book when I was 20.
9892 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I can't say as much as I'd like to without giving the entire story away. I didn't find the story to be "cute" in any way and there were no life lessons to be learned by the children. The entire story was very contrived. The author was trying to make things cute by having the children name the caterpillars things like "Wormy". The end of the story was not a twist, it was a tragedy. I do have to admit I did chuckle a bit at the end but I was actually more relieved than anything that the story was over.
6035 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 We know why we read these books, the not sex. But I do want some feeling as to why these people are so in love. For them it isn't just about the sex, it emotional. But the problem with most short stories is that the reader is plopped down in the middle of these relationships and we have no time to feel what the characters are supposed to be feeling.
8661 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A surprisingly delightful read. A typical love story of a hidden mistaken identity from royalty meets and falls in love with regular woman. But then it gets better cause she's a wallflower with sass and gumption. Lovely writing from this author.
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673 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm not a huge fan of the vampire romance genre, but I love this series. I think it is Sands' unique take on vampirism that makes it an enjoyable read.
This story was so very well done. I will certainly be looking into other books by this author to purchase and read.
Blackmailed
2640 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a short short story that I assume sets the scene for future stories and it does this really well. You get a good picture of the club and what it's like and who it's for. It introduces the characters. We first meet Brett and Lisa and find out a bit about them and how they feel about one another and then Leo enters the mix. We find out Lisa and Leo have a past. The three spend the night together which manages to not just be hot but tender and loving as well. The story ends with their journey together beginning. It was well done. A good read.
Moon is the sort of space opera writer that reminds me of Bujold in many ways. The technical details are plot oriented and relatively general in their details. Readers looking for lovingly thought out technical details of an FTL drive are going to be disappointed here. The technological details here serve character development and plot. And it is there, especially the character development, that Moon shines. Ky is a fully formed and envisioned three dimensional character, who has strengths, weaknesses, personality and who grows and changes in the course of the novel. Even when she does the wrong thing (for the right reasons), she is a sympathetic viewpoint character and Moon makes her the hard core of the novel. Her secondary characters are also well drawn as well, and contrast well against Ky, ranging from her family, to her crew, to those she tangles with in the course of her story.
I don't know how much Murray Leinster's edisonade _The Wailing Asteroid_ (1960) was directly influenced by the goings-on in the pages of _Analog_. But it certainly seems to be a reflection of the times. There are satellites, missles, the DEW line, bomb shelters, the Cold War, and military bureaucrats. But American individualism wins out in the end.
Stanley's underlying point throughout the book is that the believer can only experience a totally joy-filled life when truly under the leadership and authority of the Holy Spirit.
547 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was my first time reading one of her books and I must say it was really good . It was a page turner from beginning to the very end . I would recommend these books to any mystery lover . I am looking forward to reading the others in the Evil series and the other . I read See No Evil , it was off the chain .
Overall it was very uneven, and next time I'll search Project Gutenberg for the full tales.
Meanwhile, Halt and Horace have reached the border of Skandia and find the border guards dead from Temujai arrows. They follow the smaller band that enters Skandia and comes upon the camp just as Will is shooting the leader.
8577 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Except for Katharine Clinard's review, which began by commenting about the misleading unenticing title of this book, I would never have downloaded and read what turned out to be a well-written well-paced novel whose characters, both major and minor, become more developed as the story progresses. Why does Harlequin saddle its authors with titles that scream "shallow cliche-ridden one-dimensional plot"? This story deserves a wider audience than it will probably get.
8578 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When i read the title my 1st thoughts were of Balloons kids balloons. I was way off the "Balloons" in the title refer to those massive Balloons that have gondolas that people fly in. There is a lot to follow in this book from a dad that may or may have not molested his daughter as a child. To a woman who just wants to set a altitude record with her balloon but she is receiving notes trying to scare her off that attempt. As usual in the Charlie Parker series (this is book number 9) Our Hero Charlie just can't seem to say no to helping someone which always get her in trouble but that may be the reason we love her so much. If you have read the previous 8 books in the Charlie Serious there is no need to stop now.
6459 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I enjoy the author's work so I had high expectations for this and since it was an e-book and so cheap it seemed even better...until I read it. The characters were a little too annoying and pointless....I fear reading the first book in this series...
'His magic expressed itself in many ways. I wouldn't have minded a little of what he had. There was no magic in me."
9661 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Any Stuart Woods, or Stephen Hunter fans would love this book. Hard to put down. Finished it in about six sessions. Highly recommend.
1223 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book was a far cry from Naughty Little Secret in that the leading lady wasn't a total b**ch to her leading man! I was very surprised by how much of a hagette Shanna acted like. Driven is one thing but having a man like Alejandro pursuing her YUMMY! I'll take him!!! Anyway, I started reading Shayla Black books & love a well written, edited, and all round great ebooks but this one I was disappointed....
2590 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This. Was the best love Kathy guts and determination to stand up to her man. Great read. Buy it. Lynne Graham wonderful author I buy everything she writes. 5 Stars
For a sheriff's office that is small and short-handed, an investigation of this magnitude poses a serious challenge. And, as if he didn't have enough problems in his professional life, Walt's personal life is a total mess. He's been widowed for a number of years and is living in a partially-built home that he never got around to finishing after his wife died. His friends, especially Henry Standing Bear, the owner of the local saloon, are encouraging Walt to get on with his life, but he doesn't seem to have much interest in doing so. He'd rather just do his job, drink a few cans of Rainier beer and let it go at that.
Have I mentioned I may love him a little??
7102 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was nice to read how Maggie was lured back to her roots and then shown what she is. Loved the romantic ways that Brandt watched over her and then she helped him win. Be fun to be a golden leopard with a Huge leopard as my mate. These books are so much fun to read. Wonder how the author learned her technique?
6700 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Wild's Call by Jeri Smith-Redi
I did like translating the Spanish since I do speak Spanish, but other than that I did not like it at all.
Kaden and Tansy have a insta-love, but it worked for me. They are full of passion, and set my kindle on fire. I love them together, and rooted for them all the way. I love the comradery the Ghostwalkers have with each other. I love the way they are always ribbing each other. This book had a great story line that kept me on the edge of my seat dying to know what was going to happen next. Murder Game is a terrific addition to the Ghostwalker series. I can't wait to see what else this series has in store.
8044 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 In a sort of Romeo and Juliet spirit, Sydney (Juliet), from a hunter family, falls in love with Jason (Romeo) a werewolf. She has dreamed of him over the years and meeting Jake in person, she falls in instant lust. They consume their relationship pretty quickly and he bites her, therefore starting her transformation into a full-fledged werewolf.
I'm only three months into Ramsey's methods, but already I feel the change of habit. I no longer find interest in things I used to buy, and I only pay for things I can afford in cash.
5009 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A sweet read with a dark subject - death and the afterlife. Stepping back and taking a look at the book and the subject matter, I realized that this was a cute way to approach the subject of does your life matter and what are you doing to better the world around you. In a twisted way, I was inspired to evaluate where I spend my time, money and emotions - do they help those around me or am I wasting it all away?
6790 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Too hard to get into the story... Too many run-on sentences / thoughts... I got bored with the character intros in the very 1st story and just deleted it off my Kindle.
6696 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent Read - this short story is definitely a very sweet romance and it is also in the Into the Dark trilogy. Putting abused past lives aside, vampires and Amazon Warriors can find some happiness and work together. Perfect story and I just wanted to know more in the end.
The story was not filled with random sex. Ms. Carlysle wove a story of jealousy (the witch who cursed him); redemption (Martha freeing Silas from the mirror); conflict (the wolves in Wolf Creek coming to attack them); and surrender (Martha agreeing to become a werewolf for Silas).
In fact, the proof affirms that imputation of a commodity's value can't be anything physical, it must be subjective...that is in the mind of the observer.
There appear to be over a million titles available at the Kindle Store, and that number continues go grow. Within these are many thousands of free titles. There are older out-of-copyright (pre-1923 books) classics of all types mingled in with titles as new as today. If one has time or the inclination to wade through these, then there is enough there to keep one busy for many hours. But for those of us who have other time priorities, Michael Gallagher has done the work of compiling many these, with frequent postings. There are days where a few of these may appear, so it's wise to turn on your Kindle daily or at least a few times a week to take advantage of these freebies... and some of them are available at no cost for a very short time.
This was guilty reading, as I already have two novels I need to be finishing for tours very soon. Very enjoyable guilty reading though, and I don't regret snatching the chance to read it.
I too have lost a child and there is nothing to prepare you for the inexpressible, unfathomable and soul destroying grief, and you DO look for ANYTHING to take away the pain. You do also become quite selfish in your grief and feel at times that no one could possibly suffer as you are and it is the best medicine to hear other peoples tales of loss and the manner in which they coped. To me the knitting circle women were very real and the story of the loss of a child spot on. Some of the reviews were quite caustic which surprised me with such a good book but perhaps one has to experience this horror to understand.
And, 'Martin Eden'...the ending was something only Mr. London could have dreamed up...great read...
With a hint of amusement, one of the guards replied, "To be fair, she did glance at the wall once or twice."
Livia's attack on Becky was completely unprovoked and makes absolutely no sense to her - all she knows is that Livia has suddenly sprouted claws and fangs and is intent on killing her. It isn't until Becky's best friend Emma arrives that the pieces begin to fit together. Livia's envious of Emma's status within the pride and believes that if she can acquire the Curana's ring then she'll be queen instead of Emma. That's not how things work though and `Senora Psychopath' is in for a rude awakening because Max, Emma and Simon aren't about to let her get away with what she's done. Livia's sentenced to life as an outcast and Simon carries Becky off as his new mate. If Simon thinks he's simply going to claim her and they'll live happily ever after then he'd better think again. Sure Becky loves him but she's stubbornly refusing to say the words, her change is taking longer than it should, and she's suddenly ailing and the doctor's diagnosis isn't fully explaining the odd symptoms.
With all the books I need to read, I opted for the audio download of this book. The narrator, Dennis Boutsikaris, was as asset to the story. He sounded just as I'd imagine Nicholas Van Tassel would.
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This was a much better story than the first book in this series and a bit longer at 6 chapters. I liked Shayne, Mr. Silent and Tall all 6 foot 8 inches of him...gulp! Jackson is the rascal and Mr. Handsome. Samantha is the `little bit' that brings it all together nicely.
2998 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book changed my theology totally on the Lordship Salvation/Free Grace Theology debate. It's a must read.
5817 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have read the first two stories in this book and will not continue with it. It does not read at all like science fiction, rather it reads like every day life in the 1950s with scholars studying Martians rather than Egyptians. Really boring.
~Lindy
I look forward to seeing what is out there everyday. I have ordered so many books and so far only one has disappointed. Michael does a great job of picking a variety of interesting subjects, i.e. new authors that I would most certainly have missed.
No more trudging out in the snow only to find a wet, soggy, glop of dead trees !
Suetonius became a scribe and noted secretary to the military set, eventually ending up in the service of Hadrian, who was emperor from A.D. 117-138. He was dismissed for 'indiscreet behaviour' with Hadrian's empress, Sabina, but not before doing sufficient research to complete many books of a historical nature. His attempts at philosophy were much less well received, and most of his history has been overlooked by all but classical scholars, but this work, 'The Twelve Caesars' has held the imagination of more than just the scholarly set since it was first written.
Nina is at her first day of work when she gets bitten by her patient. Then she wakes up the next morning.... you guessed it dead and with fangs. If that's not bad enough her beloved pet Larry (a guinea pig) is starting to look really really tasty. After conferring with her two best friends Marty (First book) and Wanda, they decide Nina better find the guy who bit her and give him a Nina style talking to. (for those of you who didn't read the first book Nina is crass, rude, loud, and brazen)
**Spoilers**
The sex in this book is so emotive and wonderful between the couple that I could feel the air between them crackle. When J.L. Langley writes a love scene, and that is what she did with Jake and Remi because it wasn't just sex, you are drawn into the minds of these three dimensional characters who tug at your heart strings. The other characters were engaging - from Rhys, Jake's business partner and best friend, young Sterling, Remi's brother who thinks Rhys is hot, and all the others who rounded out the story and made it such an incredible read.
6785 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I just got my Kindle before taking a trip to US Virgin Islands. I subscribed to the Free Press and it was great having my hometown paper available everyday. Now that I'm home, I will keep this subscription in addition to my 3 day a week home delivery with daily e-editions. I actually found this Kindle version easier to read than the e-edition. Also, at work, they frown on us surfing the web, so I will take my Kindle to lunch and read the paper and access the other mobile news websites to get my "news fix". I think this is great and I'm sure things will improve as time goes on.
MR. DARCY'S HOMECOMING:
So why four stars? Because I found the interaction between the three main characters: Logan (Loki), Kir (Baldur), and Jordan to be just wonderful. Bell is great at creating distinct characters that shine through their actions. Paranormal romance is often bogged down with melodramatic dialogue. Bell's conversations are delightful--they are the kind of laughing interactions I have with my own friends (er, minus the sex). Additionally, there was a great sweetness to the romance that was a treat to read.
Rots of Ruck kindle
Terrific book overall, well worth the read.
3675 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book four of this famous series of YA Fantasy books is a solid and highly entertaining adventure yarn for the young and old book lover alike. Book three ended with the escape and apparent liberation of Will and Evanlyn from a life of drugs and slavery, respectively, and it is not long into this fine adventure story (book four) when they are finally blessed with some much needed personal success by reacquainting themselves with old friends. And a highly emotional scene that is guaranteed to be for all concerned.
7563 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved it and was hooked in the first few pages. I could not put it down and was read in one sitting! Great story wtih loveable characters. I look forward to reading more from Tara Hill.
1733 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a slow reader because I only get to read during my break ... the characters were beleaveable and the story had me looking forwards till my next break to read more... Can not wait to buy Wings in the Night Part 2 and if it ever comes out as a movie I'd love to see it :)
2397 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've learned so much from Cullen, for example: how to take one day at a time; also, what a satisfying exercise it is to wish for the happiness and joy of someone with whom you have a conflict. That is the ultimate forgiveness. Many other lessons come from this beautifully-written, amusing and (often) heartbreaking story. I wept when Cullen talked about lying down on the floor of his tiny cell and covered himself with fall leaves sent from home by his girlfriend. Congratulations to the author for a surprisingly mature and heartfelt memoir about a crushing event in his life. Amazingly, it not only left his soul intact, but created a spiritual master with the power to heal everyone who reads his book.
I did not find the romance convincing. Being intrigued initially, yes; falling in love, no. After the first chapter or two, none of Horatia's positive traits are really portrayed, and you only see her causing trouble and grief for her husband.
Simplified, Marx is speaking of the root cause for industrial Capitalism...the steam engine, but that beginning of industrial Capitalism only exists to the extent of (1) the already existing industrial Capitalist division of labor that manufactured the component parts for the steam engine; (2) the already existing industrial Capitalist capital goods/intermediate goods industries that manufactured the constituent parts that went into the construction of the steam engine; (3) the already existing industrial Capitalist capital goods/intermediate goods industries that manufactured the machines that the steam engine powers; and (4) an already existing industrial Capitalist division of labor that manufactures those machines powered by the steam engine!
For a quick and dirty introduction to Marx' thought, this isn't a bad starting point, although written fairly early in his career (1848). . .
Back in Araluen, Halt is increasingly frustrated by King Duncan's refusal to allow him to pursue the Skandians and rescue Will. He made a promise to recover his apprentice and he means to keep that promise, even if doing so means defying his King and forsaking his vow as a Ranger. Shamed, stripped of his place in the Ranger Corps and banished from the Kingdom of Araluen, Halt sets out to rescue Will, but he is not alone. Will's best friend and former wardmate, Horace is an apprentice warrior with a natural gift for swordplay. He joins Halt on the journey and stands beside him as they cross the treacherous Gallican countryside.
Longmire the show is true to Longmire the book series in the same way that Midsomer Murders was true to Caroline Graham's books. When the show covers one of the books, the ending is vastly different from the way the book ends which keeps the episodes/books fresh for first exposures. I view Longmire the same way I do Midsomers, it's a two for one deal where I get more stories.
9725 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's the 1920s and David Flynn, newspaperman and former soldier has left New York for Little Egypt to write a follow-up story about the Herrin Massacre. He finds much more than he bargained for, however. Someone is murdering young women in Little Egypt and, what's more, people are flocking to see medium Julian Devereux's shows where he supposedly speaks to the dead. Flynn picks Julian out for a phony, but perhaps he's not one hundred percent right about that. Julian's visions of death are eerily on the mark and Flynn is surprised to discover he's attracted to the vulnerable psychic. But a relationship between two men in New York isn't easy, never mind in small-town Illinois. And that's before Flynn takes into account the killer lurking in their midst...
7237 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 You know when you pick up a magazine in a waiting room somewhere and read the articles in order to pass the time, and are reasonably pleased if one of the holds your attention long enough for you to finish it? Well that's the sort of 3 star rating this novella gets. Yes, all the words are in order, they make reasonable sense (though why Jane swore a year of celibacy and how her friend can work professionally with these people and act the way she does is never explained) but this is not enthralling or hot or anything much, just passable. A weak OK.
Junot Diaz creates a language and a tempo unlike any I've read before, peppered with Spanish colloquialisms, street talk, and video game terminology. Somehow, though, it works -- and works beautifully -- even if you don't know an "hola" from an "adios" or have never played a video game in your life (like this reader.)
Five stars
857 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is like an ongoing soapie that snares you in because it is simple and interesting. This book did not have as much development of characters as previously and had a touch of romance to soften the revenge being undertaken.
9276 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you like hot books then read this. Cuddle up with a glass of wine and go for it. I love this author
Worst of all is Enright's prose. It's choppy, awkward, and ugly. Those one word sentences that punctuate the pages. How pretentious ! That noir-ish seduction scene at the hotel lobby when grandma Ada and her lover first laid eyes on each other is just plain absurd. Instead of sensing the sparks, I thought "how unlikely"!
2603 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kara Lou is an excellent writer. In Pemberley's Promise, she manages to stay both true to Jane Austen's original and beloved characters while being thoroughly creative. This is a period Pride and Prejudice based novel with a modern and adult point of view. It's a fast paced, page turner that you won't be able to put down until you're through. I loved it and if you love Darcy and Elizabeth, you will too!!
As for the crossword, I have had to separately pay for that ever since I first got online. I believe a few years ago I started getting a bit of a discount because I was a subscriber. Since the NYT crossword has addicts everywhere, I wouldn't expect to ever see it offered for free. So don't hold out for that.
The Millionaire Next Door
I would have given the book five stars if the ending had been different. I don't want this review to be a spoiler so I cannot elaborate, but I think a different ending could have been simultaneously more satisfying to the reader and more challenging to the author. Regardless, Living Dead Girl is an unforgettable read.
3025 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I got this as a freebie for the kindle and I must say for free, it was enjoyable. The story is a short one, it is about Lacey, who is a personal trainer and appears to have problems keeping men longer than a few months. Story starts off with her finding her boyfriend cheating on her with her friend Christy. She didn't feel sadness for Evan, the guy she's been seeing for the past 6 months. She was more sad about the fact that she was single again, lonely and wasn't sure why she couldn't keep a guy interested.
I adored this book and can't wait to continue reading more work from her. Well done.
The trial ends with a rediculous sentence of two years suspended and then parole. The Indian community is incensed that the boys are let off so lightly.
3405 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Haven't read Robert Vaughan before so this is a first.... Excellent story, have another three "Hawke's) to read.. If they are as good as this one I will be very pleased... Sure to read more of his books after reading the Hawke series...
9610 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book I have read by Susanne O'Leary and it will NOT be my last. I enjoyed every minute of the journey this book took me on. The ending was the best and I could read that part over and over. Great job Susanne.
7315 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 5 out of 5 stars. I LOVED THIS BOOK! Really even though this is the 3rd book in this series, reading this description for this book was what got me interested in reading this series in the first place (even though I've only read the first book in the series other then this one, and skipped over the second one). *sigh* It met all of my expectations and then some!! The characters were GREAT! I loved how it developed the storylines from the previous books in the series! And Kit & Jesse were just adorable together!
One question: HOW does Becky always know the phone is ringing? It was an interesting twist--that I wish had been played out and explained--or somehow worked into the plot. -- Part of the reason I gave this book 4 stars as well, to be honest, rather than 5. I dislike unanswered questions!
When all is said and done, the story of the Irish O'Bryne's is one worth the read for those who are 14ish and up. There are a few sexual references, more often than not when a baddie needs to be seen as especially depraved. But there is no explicit sex or violence. It is well edited and easy to follow.
The writing in this book surprised me - the only other book I've read by Elizabeth Scott is Love You Hate You Miss You, and while the writing in both of these was good, it's completely different. The writing in this novel is poetic, simplistic and beautiful, and that's not at all what I would have expected after Love You Hate You Miss You, in which the writing was much more descriptive. Maybe this story needed such a simple style, though - none of the really disturbing parts are described, and the reader has to imagine all the terrible details, which I think makes this book even more powerful.
3352 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Julie Garwood is one of my favorite writers. I always lose myself in her books. She has a magical way that makes you belie this a true people.
Hailey is so sweet. I was glad to see a curvy woman be the center of attention. Lots of yummy sexy encounters while they work out their issues.
HIGH LEVEL: This little book is #1 of the paranormal romance/erotica series "Cougar Falls" that features a variety of shifters. There is really only one thing that will influence how much you will enjoy this book- assuming you generally enjoy this genre in the first place: Would you find a mnage encounter between one sexy lady and three hot brothers erotic? That is the only question to ask yourself. If you find your curiosity piqued or you KNOW you would, then read this. If not, then move on to something else.
The Treasure by Beth Williamson struck me right in the gut. Ray Malloy is one of the orneriest and loneliest heroes I have ever read about. Throughout the book I thought that if I could just smack him one time I would feel better. However, wanting to do bodily harm to Ray soon was overpowered by my need to hold him in my arms and assure him that things would be just fine. Lily, in all of her clumsy glory, made me smile. Her tenacity and inability to give up on Ray and his daughter was just delightful.
She is a white woman who has been warned against consorting with the enemy heathens. They are just supposed to trade for goods but what is she to do now?
5854 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 some very entertaining little stories in this collection,mainly got it for Pride and Prejudice,but found myself enjoying some of the other stories as well
The conversations full of wit between the two vampires, the underlying love for each other that they will not express in words and the competition for the attentions of the beautiful human woman fighter, Kate makes this a great story. Blake keeps coming up with new ways to keep the story flowing and interesting along with the well written sex scenes as they keep hunting the demon's breech.
7830 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you're looking for a short, sexy read, Str8te Boys is an excellent choice. I don't care about the tropes and stereotypes that other reviewers have faulted this book as having. I just cared that the two main characters had a believable emotional connection. After sharing an apartment for four years while going to college, and playing together on the school's soccer team, Duke and Mav had indeed developed a strong, credible friendship. The physical attraction that develops is based on that friendship, and even though it blindsides one more than the other, it feels believable. The story is obviously about discovering or uncovering things about your sexuality that you hadn't realized were there, and then trusting your heart as you fight for your HEA.
At the end of WEBMAGE, Shara inadvertently got trapped in Hell. Hades, that is. Cerice is as dedicated to Shara as Ravirn is to Melchior. So you know that Ravirn has to journey to Hades, risking certain death in the Land of the Dead as he outsmarts Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades. Thankfully, Ravirn has been playing cards with the dog/s for some time, so he knows a thing or two.
"You are hungry for me, Pale As Moonlight. I am pleased." He dragged his cheek across her temple. His tongue crept out and flicked over her ear. "Teach me this kissing."
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There has been a death in the family. Veronica's brother, Liam drowned himself in the sea and now Veronica must collect the body from England and simultaneously hold herself together. As the family of nine siblings comes together to say goodbye to their brother in the family home in Ireland, Veronica must guard her deepest secret while she is coming apart at the seams. She fears her memories have warped and corrupted her and possibly Liam.
It's just not for me if the H/h are such wimps...I know many likes the books. Sorry but I won't get the second part. so glad it was free.
7191 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book
2297 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 out of this world is a amazing book and it holds you in until the end and it still is holding on in my head because it is a really great book and everyone who love weird love story should read this book because it will keep you on your toes the whole time and make you wish you were in the story yourself so if you beleive in love at all you will pick up this book and won't put it down until you are done with it so take it from me keep reading cause it will keep in your own little world for a little while until life gets in the way and i hope that you like what i wrote cause it is the truth so go out and get j.d. robb's out of this world book it really great story to read on a nice day or a raining day too enjoy i give this book a five star rating son it is really good
Page 114-rather than a car payment of $495 a month invested from age 25 it would grow to about $6 million by age 65
Lassen is an Half Blood, meaning that he is of a lower class than Rohyr, who not only his True Blood, but he is even King of his territory. When Rohyr sees for the first time Lassen, he decides to claim the "boy"; boy is a strange word to define Lassen, since he is 26 years old, but in this fantasy world, the coming of age is at 30 years old, and the acceptable age for breed even higher. So for that standard, Lassen is very young, but for the modern reader he is an adult. In this way the author cleverly avoids any claim of Rohyr being forceful on Lassen, but really, all the story has the feeling of those old savage romances where the innocent and very young heroine falls in the clutches of the wicked hero. And then don't forget that in medieval time, an acceptable age to marry among the nobility was, for women, 12 or 13 years old; I seem to remember that John Sans Terre's wife was 12 years old, and when they married, to John was asked to wait to bed his wife, but the "wicked" king didn't wait so much in the end.
7820 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Bravo! This is a well-written, cute coming out story about long-time friends turned lovers. The boys are college soccer players who grow closer until they realize they not only love each other, and then are in love.
3021 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Should have been filed in erotic Not romance. Seriously it was someone's male fantasy in e-book form. It was a woeful read from start to finish.
I was a bit disappointed in the ending. Trick the Dwarf suggests what MIGHT have happened to the major actors, rather than telling us. There's also a subplot involving Sigmund Freud that seems to be included just to add some historical credence. As Baker tells us in his acknowledgments, Freud really did visit America in 1909, but his conflict with Carl Jung doesn't seem to have a whole lot to do with anything.
Just read it right there on your beloved Kindle.
8947 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I would recommend this book as a well written erotica about a threesome, involving emotional commitment between two men and a woman. I liked all three of the characters, although they did seem incompletely characterized, but that could just be me, wanting a longer and more satisfying read, when I am really liking a story. Delilah Devlin writes good western stories about romance and they are usually hot, but this one was a scorcher and a keeper to read again.
Each full moon five sisters travel through the portal into a magical glade where they dance with creatures rarely seen outside of fairy tales--fairies, dwarves, trolls and other creatures only whispered about back home.
7784 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This is the first novella I read of Bob Moats, and I must say, it will be the last. Here are my two reasons why.
4696 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book will definitely raise some temps... Woo hoo... Fast read, but well worth it. Sweet and sexy all in one...
Daz has a major talent to make political comment is a subtle way. `(...) the First American Occupation of the DR, which ran from 1916 to 1924 (You didn't know we were occupied twice in the twentieth century? Don't worry, when you have kids they won't know the U. S. occupied Iraq either'.
Each of the sisters is unique. The eldest, Tati, is admired for her fair beauty and charm; Jena helps her father by overseeing his business accounts and is protective of her family and her companion, Gogu, an unusual frog who communicates telepathically with her; Julia is outgoing yet unsure of herself as she grows into a young woman; Paula seeks knowledge in the Other Kingdom, but her education, though encouraged by her father, is frowned upon in her own world; and young Stela adores her sisters as much as her fey friends in the Other Kingdom.
3852 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Pretty erotic but not my cup of tea. Was a fair read if that is the kind of reading one enjoys.
1320 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This discusses how Quantum physics came into play and why it is widely accepted today. While I am terrible at following all the formulas I was able to understand the main principles. The book concludes y citing studies that prove telepathy, the paranormal and God. Really a good read to explore a complicated field.
6339 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Product excellent as expected.
8208 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i haven't read a book by this author yet that i didn't like. they are filled with everything that i look for in reading material
5146 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love this series!
The ending was unexpected. Kind of disappointed with the ending but its still a good one. I would say more but I don't want to spoil it.
This book tied up some treads but I would love to get another Darkyn book as much as a love the Kynred books but I love the Darkyn books more.
3476 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a very intense book. It followed a group of Vampires. It told the story of each vampire and his or her "chosen". I felt the portrayal of the vampires was interesting. The males were very HOT!!!! and the females very enticing!!! I truly enjoyed all the stories. The only thing I would caution is that you really must love Vampires and all things vampires to enjoy this book!!!!
A nice easy entertaining read.
In fact, the proof affirms that imputation of a commodity's value can't be anything physical, it must be subjective...that is in the mind of the observer.
3036 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Sadly, it has been overtaken by on-line sound bites. I'd really like to see more in depth articles but perhaps that time has passed.
The Kill: 4.85:
Overall, it was a light, cute, paranormal romance --- what we used to call a "beach book". I liked the fact that it wasn't dark, gritty urban fantasy; it also wasn't instant soul-mate love or just smut. It was a witty fun book that was an enjoyable read.
The author manages, again, to write funny characters and fill the book with female thoughts and sarcastic jokes that will make you laugh, because seriously, sometimes I have just had the same thoughts!
Continue Series: 4 - There is actually a sequel, Assumed Obligation, which takes place after Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth are married. I believe - but have not read it yet, so cannot confirm - it focuses on a possible romance for Georgiana and or Kitty. I gave this a 4 because although I do plan to read the companion novel, I am not going to rush into reading it right now.
2905 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Knitters and mothers beware -- if you start reading this book, you will not be able to put it down until you've devoured every word. Mary is left reeling in the wake of the death of her five-year-old daughter. At the urging of her mother, she starts to knit, and puts her life back together, one stitch at a time.
I really enjoyed The Convenient Marriage. What a fun, light, and sweet read this was. There's plenty of interesting characters and the plot has good twists and turns. I liked Horry's character, although she annoyed me a little at times with her foolishness. I did like Rule's character, lucky for Horry, he was older and wiser than she was. Horry's brother Pel, who enjoys gambling and drinking was another memorable character. He gets himself into plenty of trouble including a duel over Horry's honor.
8361 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoy the short steamy books by Ms. Lennox, but at the same time, it was almost believable. There are some not so great, but this one had nice characters and an almost believable plot line.
If you want sex scenes, read it. Otherwise, pass.
Will kind of fades away at the end of this novel, though, and I missed him sorely. Still, Erak steps up and helps Evanlyn see to their safety. Her struggle to break Will's addiction to Warm-Weed was well done and filled with emotion.
Page 62-A budget is people telling their money where to go instead of wondering where it went.
8019 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was really interesting, quirky, sexy and funny. It has a very different take regarding paranormals and what humans did once they were discovered.
Suetonius has been described as the tabloid journalist of ancient Rome, because not only did he not appear to check facts (which in fact is not true--he did check, he just didn't try to smooth over the conflicting facts), but he choose to concentrate on the private lives, motivations and personality quirks of his subjects rather than their grand plans, policies and military/political victories. Thus, many details of the lurid scene appear. Suetonius, and this volume in particular, formed much of the basis for Robert Graves as he wrote 'I, Claudius' and 'Claudius the God', which in turn pulled up the popularity of Suetonius in this generation.
On top of everything else, Trevor's plays went flying when he fell off the train and Adrienne is rude and uncaring to him. They both form an instant dislike to each other. All the single men and women in town don't feel the same though.
6115 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Special Agent Steven Thatcher and his family are still recovering from his son's abduction six months ago during one of his cases when he lands another case involving a missing teenager. He soon realizes he's dealing with a serial killer when a second teenage girl goes missing. Meanwhile, he's trying to deal with his problems at home as his oldest son has had a personality change and is failing chemistry. When Steven meets with his teacher, Jenna Marshall, there is plenty chemistry to go around.
3585 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very captivating from the start to the finish. Couldn't put it down.
3068 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loaded with action and peppered with the entertaining musings of a faint-hearted wizard and a smart-mouthed gnome, Harbinger of Doom by Glenn G. Thater is the perfect tale for any sorcery/fantasy fan! It intrigues from the very beginning with a mysterious fog that blankets an equally mysterious realm, grabs the reader by the collar and never lets go! Masterfully written and intense, I highly recommend this novella.
So if I disliked it so much, why did I give it two stars? Great cover.
1892 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great series
With love and respect,
8829 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very romantic read in a fantasy out of this world way.
6311 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ask anyone? I'm tough.
An Improper Holiday is the first story I've read by Ms. Mitchell and it definitely won't be the last. I enjoyed Ian and Nicky's "improper" romance and think back on these two handsome heroes with a smile.
Very entertaining. At $2 it was a great deal, too. I highly recommend it.
5471 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I received Dead Man's Ran as a free Kindle download. It is a short story of about 100 pages. The story line moves quickly and it's not one dull moment in the book. Beginning at the first chapter, I knew this was a good book.
2921 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome book, love the series! Exceptional author!
5993 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very well done story. Wish it was longer. Can't wait to read cry wolf. The price is too high, but will have to break down and buy it.
1269 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Getting the average reader interested in reading about the history of the Dominican Republic is a pretty daunting undertaking. Based on that premise alone, it's hard to imagine a publishing house rushing to publish this novel. I myself, a Spanish major in college who has lived abroad for long stretches and has a more than passing interest in the history of Latin America, would not have rushed to the store to buy a book about this tiny, poor Caribbean nation. Couching such a history lesson as a story of one family's immigration and assimilation into the US over the course of several generations has been done successfully before, and that overall story structure serves this tale well. The author deftly weaves together the various generations of the DeLeon family, going easily between the present and the past and gradually letting the reader discover the indignities both small and large that people living under a military dictatorship must endure. Other than a few chapters in the middle where I thought the tale lingered a bit too long on the sexual coming-of-age of a secondary character, the writing is wonderful, and yet would not have been sufficient to catapult this novel into the stratosphere of the Pulitzer were it not for the amazing protagonist.
8046 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Characters are two dimensional (that's being generous) and inconsistent. Characters are also extremely unrealistic. If this is due to the phenomena of people writing a book like they would if it were a script, this would be a horrible box office flop, or most likely a really bad straight-to-dvd with no cult following.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
Originally reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
Laughter is good!
Not to belabor the Biblical accuracy point too much, there is the issue of the Bible's prophesies about the return of Jesus and little details like Judgment. The concept of his showing up, performing a few miracles and then once again rising from the dead and moving on, leaving us here to be "kind" to each other, I found a bit too open-ended.
8959 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lost and found love. WOW. I really enjoyed this book, even though it is short. I loved the idea that they both harbored feelings for each other in High School and now they can act on them. It was wonderful to see that they wanted to be a family and that it wasn't about just sex and living a unique lifestyle. I would read more of her work. The samples at the end have me intrigued to see if other works are as entertaining.
Sign me up! I couldn't see how any tyrant could steer the reins of this centralized machine. If a tyrant wanted the blueprint on how to take over an entire nation, Socialism/Communism is the perfect design.
3797 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In the fourth book in the Ranger's Apprentice series, we find Will and Evelyn right where book 3 left off. Will has now recovered from his addiction. Spring is coming and it's time for the duo to leave the safety of the hunting cabin they've been hiding in since Erak helped them escape slavery.
As a credo, I find myself conflicted over its contents, just as I always find myself conflicted in reading Marx. Marx's analyses of the dynamics governing capitalist society have always struck me as dead on. No one writes more presciently or timelessly about the structures of exploitation that are inherent in capitalism. Nonetheless, I find his positive proposals as to how to transcend capitalism to be untenable, and the post-capitalist world he describes to be undesirable. The best way to express this is that I find Marx the critic to be convincing and impressive, but Marx the visionary to be irrelevant. I want us to pay attention to Marx's critiques, but not to his proposals for change.
Hicks's chapters are laid out much the same as those written by Jeff Shaara in his compelling Civil War books. Sections are titled by characters whose points of view are explored within, or by dates that story actual wartime timelines. Some are written in first person, others in third person, but the book flows forward in an easy read that catches readers' attention throughout.
5474 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I truly enjoyed this book. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I felt like Candy got over her trauma a little too quickly. I think if the story had allowed the encounters to go slowly and spread out over a few weeks time (to allow Candy to slowly become used to contact), it would have been more believable. But overall, this was a good read.
"The quest here is not to get God to act toward you, but for you to begin to recognise how He already is."
However, as with Gilbert's book, the best passages in Mayes' book have to do with the local people that she and Ed meet and get to know. Mayes has a particular talent in describing unique characters like the aggressive, multilingual Istanbul rug dealer who sends notes in miniature looms or the Fez tour guide who loves to quote from Joseph Conrad. These are the people that bring the book to life. Frances and Ed, on the other hand, seem like observers, thoughtful tour guides for the upscale traveler. The author seems to be taking a page from Alain de Botton's "The Art of Travel" where he waxes fondly on the multitude of epiphanies brought about by one's own voyaging and mixing the resulting experiences with observations made by the great artists and writers. I just think Mayes doesn't quite elucidate those epiphanies at a meaningful enough level given the hodgepodge approach of their journey.
7141 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My favorite is "The Warden" followed by "Barchester Towers", but all of them are worth reading and re-reading.
Well...you will just have to read the book to find out the answer to that!
"Farewell to the Master" is a good example of Golden Age SF, balancing ideas and action. The story was the basis for the movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still," but the movie took only a few incidents from the story. Bates's novelette does not have the anti-war message of the movie, but it has a nice twist ending that the movie did not use.
Bitterness, obsession and love fill the pages of the "Forsye Saga," and provide the start of a truly classic trilogy of great novels.
When Ms. Anderson wasn't making my heart melt, she was making it race. A Spanking for Valentine was h-o-t HOT! I've come to expect searingly erotic stories from Ms. Anderson, and the love scenes in this story didn't disappoint. The emotional connection between Valentine and Shane made her "lessons" all the more sensual. From the first page to the last, A Spanking for Valentine had my undivided attention. I loved this story and Joyfully Recommend it!
Just to make it known. I did receive this ebook from they author. He did not request a review and you can easily get this book on amazon.com for free.
There is a ton of humor in this story. Nina is over-the-top *itchy! She's also very attracted to Greg, only she calls him Fangman, Batman, and an assortment of other not so nice nicknames. Greg's fed up! It's not like he can go back and change it. If only she didn't turn him on so much! The battle is one and it's a beaut. Dakota Cassidy has a way with humor in her stories and the sex scenes are equisite...and way hot! Her characters take the time to get to know one another and learn to trust each other, and they're going to need that once Greg let's go of the last secret he 'forgot' to tell Nina.
Overall, this story is just alright.
2712 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In this latest release, Elizabeth Scott tales the story of Alice, a young girl kidnapped by a sexually deranged man three days before her third birthday; yet, at now 15 years old, Alice knows that she is no longer "young" enough to satisfy the needs of her abductor and her days on earth are numbered.
In fact, Dr. Levin makes no bones about rolling back the clock and taking government back from these appointed dictators who have given themselves the power to change the Constitution by a simple majority vote. But even liberals can be conservative about some things, and vice versa, and Levin makes the stark point that if we ignore this problem and wait for someone else to do something about it, we'll one day wake up in a country the founders would have taken up arms to overthrow!
5049 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Truly remarkable book. Loved every paragraph. So well thought out and visual. Sorry to see this collection come to an end, and it was a long one.
The descriptions are somewhat overdone in unnecessary places. The action, however, is portrayed succinctly, something I especially enjoy.
8965 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The description was exactly as written. Fast shipping and great costumer service. I would recommend the product and the seller.
She has a great husband and a beautiful newborn daughter. But she also has a closet full of clothes that no longer fit, a mirror that reflects an overweight woman she doesn't even know, and an employer who eagerly awaits her return to work after maternity leave. Therein lies the problem. Allie doesn't want to leave little Joanie and return to work. Despite all the best-laid plans she and hubby Eric have made for their lives, she finds herself longing to be a stay-at-home mom for baby Joanie.
I will recommend this book which must have taken an enormous amount of courage to write.
He details the history of his life from his humble beginnings conning his own father with a gas card, to his eventual arrest and imprisonment.
8513 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a love story between long time friends and lovers. they divorced 10 yrs ago, but fond each other in the end. the love between the 2 characters are extra ordinary.
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Currently, I am reading the science of being great. It is a very simple straightforward book that anyone can follow.
Leanne, no more minis. This format does not do you justice, you are an amazing writer. Don't sell out!
And then I consider the role of Darcy's parents in his life. I am especially reminded of the scene he describes in going to his father, who is playing cards with Wickham, to relate how he mastered a certain skill in horsemanship, and is told by his father never to interrupt him while at cards again as it will put him off his game. "It was at that moment that I realized I was little more than a pawn to him, and...resolving I would never allow Georgiana to feel so uncared for as I felt at that moment."
It's hot and steamy, yes the concept may be a bit far fetched, but it was a great fun read.
5518 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although I have read some of the stories in the past, the new ones are very entertaining. Easy bedtime reading.
Halt, devastated by the capture of his apprentice, must decide what matters most to him, and is joined by Horace on a quest to rescue his friends.
14 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 LAmour is one of the best western writers I have read. However, the promotional materials will lead you to think that this is a full length novel. It is NOT. It is only a collection of his short stories. A real disappointment.
1414 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read!
If a wife is very ill, the guy can take another wife but must still take care of the first one.
1864 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ah, this book is a breath of fresh air. There is just so much bad crap out there, this book reminded me of why I love reading -- because I like compelling personal stories that are raw, real and honest about what they are and are not. This story is funny, emotional and smart. What else is there in life???
In Unwrapped, Jaci Burton paints a vivid picture of the two men coaxing Amy into letting herself go, and letting them both seduce her. Readers will enjoy a molten-hot mnage scene and the exquisite feeling of finally being intimate with someone you've fantasized about for years. As with all of Ms. Burton's books, this is power packed with emotion and sensuality. I love her style and how she creates believable, intelligent characters. Unwrapped sucks you in from page one and keeps you riveted to the very end. Very highly recommended.
Ryder Braddock isn't your typical heroine, given his addictions but I couldn't help but like him. Jessie is also a more than likeable heroine who has a great sassy personality. I would liked to have seen their emotional relationship develop deeper but their sexual chemistry was great and led to some pretty steamy moments.
5462 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The synopsis for this novella really does not reliably indicate what kind of story it is and spends a lot of time talking about stuff that isn't even mentioned in the actual book. I was expecting something akin to an urban fantasy thriller. It's not that at all.
9705 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I LOVE THE STORIES I READ.
Horace is Will's friend and a knight trainee. He is very good with sword and lance, seeming to be a natural armsman. But he is not very accomplished in politics and intrigue.
In Part 2, The Extended Mind describes the mind-body interactions that have become widely recognized now in medicine as crucial to our state of health. There are many books giving clinical examples, like those of Benson and Dossey. This interactive consciousness is postulated as occurring, at least partly, through the zpf.
This is Alice's story. It is one you have never heard, and one you will never, ever forget.
I have to give Elizabeth Scott kudos for creating a very realistic in its atrociousness story that won't leave anyone untouched. The despicable routine of Alice's existence is mortifying; her complete defeat and her willingness to put another child in her own place just to get some peace (even if that peace equals death) are awfully terrifying and yet strangely understandable; the portrayal of Alice's abuser with his broken childhood and his twisted view of love rings true as well. It is obvious Scott has done her research and got a great grasp of psyches of both the abuser and the abused.
"Yeah. Because the doors are locked."
1105 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 exciting reading
9967 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was prepared to not like this book. While the premise did sound interesting, I just felt that it was not going to be something I could really get my heart into. Mistake... I read it straight through, staying up until the wee hours of the morning - on a work night! I very much enjoyed picking out the correlations between characters in this book and the ones in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice'. Not all were obvious. I also found the 'substory' of a lonely, depressed woman's experience with Internet romance to be sadly accurate. The author portrayed the emotional roller-coaster of Alice's romance with Nigel and her unfortunate credulity all too well, and this should be required reading for anyone who is participating in online dating (or thinking of doing so). Don't get me wrong - this was a very clever, quirky, and laugh-out-loud story, but it did have a tale to tell and a warning to convey, however humorously. Even Wonderland is not immune to human nature. Definitely recommended.
9105 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I went into this book with very few expectations and I was very pleasantly surprised. I love the characters of Will, Jenny and even Christian. They were all likeable and felt real. I loved how Will's sweet shyness totally meshed with Jenny's outgoing personality. The story was well-paced and definitely kept my attention. So, it's mostly all good.
Show Me is connected to Shelley Bradley's book, Watch Me. The stories will be enhanced if you read them in order (Watch Me first and Show Me second) but each works very well as a standalone tale. Both stories release separately in eBook this month from Samhain Publishing, and will be released together in print in an anthology titled Sneak Peek in 2008.
Next, writers will relate to Wheeler because like many of us he's been trying to pen the great American novel for over ten years. He's on the verge of giving up because the storyline and its characters are slipping away from him. I always enjoy a novel with a writer as the central character. It's always intriguing to see how the written word within the story relates to or affects the characters we are reading about. Stephen King honed this technique in The Dark Half and in Misery. As authors, we make a certain connection with the character no matter if we like him or not.
Highly recommended.
383 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A concept born in a simpler time used as an excuse for many things from Socialism to controlled capitalism. As with any pivotal work, one should read it for his/her self. There is always the chance of misinterpretation by an individual, but if you do not read this then you are just accepting someone's word anyway.
1397 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Beautifully written, a real work of art. I will read this again and again. Do yourself a kindness and read this book
Add in a sweet holiday melancholy and yearnings for respectability once had and now lost and a measure of growth for James' character, and this lovely tale just shines like one of those starburst or starlight drinks Sedge favors so much. Which sounded delicious by the way...if a bit monsterously strong. The "excerpts" from the "Christmas Cake" were charming little surprises that lent an air of reality to the story as well. As I've said in a previous review of a novella-length Lanyon story, the only critique I truly have is that the romantic aspects of this m/m holiday romance don't quite touch me on as deep an emotional level as I'd hoped, but I still believe that's more due to the limiting nature of the length of the story than any failure on Lanyon's part. I admit...I'm cynical and don't believe in love developing within days or hours, so when the story spans such a time, it's hard for me to buy into a love-at-first-Dickens whirlwind romance.
The text is well written. There are of course the expected four letter grunts given at appropriate times. The times are indeed appropriate. They are treated like spice. The appropriate mixture makes the dish tasty without becoming word count filler used in lieu of thought by the author.
6210 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In which Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, is featured as--not to put too fine a point on it--a slut, and our heroine is frequently light-headed.
5572 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As a pastor of 27 years who does a lot of counseling, I wish this book had been written years ago. It clearly and succinctly discusses how women think and what they need from their husbands.
It seems that Britain had no clue what she wanted to write on and so just started throwing things in, thinking that it would make sense. Can we use any more of the cliched images? Dirty man wants to rape woman as tobacco drips from his mouth onto her clothes. Let's try and focus on originality or, at the least, re-write it so that it is interesting!
We see various types of detectives from a house dick I'll Be Waiting to semi-public detective in The King In Yellow to a light throwback parlor private eye in Pearls Are A Nuisance to the hard-boiled bong and slug tough guy in Nevada Gas all trying to work out a suitable code of honor, to not duck when danger is around, to be cynical but focused if necessary and to keep a very long distance from the long arm of the law when necessary. So if you are looking for how an iconic literary and cinematic character began in the churning process this compilation is a primer. And if that isn't enough reason to read this book then the essay The Simple Art Of Murder where Chandler lays down the challenge (along with Dashiell Hammett) to the then current orthodoxy in detection novels (that parlor stuff mentioned above) is more than enough reason to do so.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
Rowe has and always will love Dani, but she just can't do for him what Justin does. Justin is the dominant to his submissive and Rowe can't say no--and he finally realizes he doesn't want to. Justin completes him.
9559 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Have you ever wondered how a lawyer feels after he helps a client he knows is guilty, beat the legal system?"
When "Where Does Your Money Go"? isn't directly educating the reader on the actual dollars spent on different programs and the tax revenues used to pay these bills, the book is playing the role of activist. The authors want you, the reader, to understand how important it is to resolve this crisis and they want you to take a more active role by contacting your Congressperson and other elected officials and letting them know that deficit spending has to stop. The majority of the public doesn't consider the national debt to be a big deal because they either don't understand the magnitude of the problem or they just assume the problem can be postponed another year. Because of this, most Americans do not discuss the issue much and politicians are thus not likely to make deficit reduction and fiscal discipline a regular part of their campaigning. This book wants to bring out the activist in everyone by stressing the importance of getting the budget crisis under control. The book doesn't do this in an alarmist way, and I greatly respect the authors for that. However, the book is still very firm in its resolve and the authors feel that we must do everything we can to tame the budget beast before it consumes us all.
2.) No paranormal, supernatural, sci-fi, or magic components;
3005 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is probably the best book I have read which clearly and easily explains the Gospel as Jesus did. A true Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ, receives Him both as Lord and Savior.
2173 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A J.L. Langley's book is a sure reading. You will find a good story, hot sex, a lot of humor and romance for your heart. Yesterday I bought three books, but when I had to choose from what book start my reading, I had no doubt: J.L. Langely will not deceive me
Another emotionally powerful love story by Ms. Reid. Hassan's love for Leona runs deep and he will not give her up. Leona knows that he will lose everything if she stays and they do not have a child. Both Hassan and Leona are incredibly passionate characters whose love for one another wars with duty and responsibility. The secondary characters were richly developed as well. It was a pleasure to meet again Raschid and Evie from the The Mistress Bride and to meet Rafiq and Ethan who will have their own stories. Hassan and Leona's love story will remain with me for some time, and I'm sure I will be reading this one again and again. :D
Fakkit, I'll probably read it a fourth time, too.
3702 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Entertaining for the whole family. Good series for kids starting to get into chapter books.
7489 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ms. Bell continues this series with another winner. Humor even at times of terror and anger. Keeping the one you loves age can be difficult at times. Sometimes you need help from you friends and maybe a wolf or two!
The book was riddled with run-on sentences and spelling errors, and the author's sentence structure was much too choppy for my taste. As a former English teacher, I can honestly say I've seen 8th grade essays that were much more beautifully written than this.
I particularly liked Mr. Levin's clear and forceful discussion of the curtailing of our first amendment free speech rights by our legislature (to protect incumbents) with the support of laughable court decisions. Well, laughable if they weren't so tragic to the health of our public discourse.
All of these characters pop in and out of Saul and Patsy's life, but the one thing that remains constant is its setting. SAUL AND PATSY is a Midwestern pastoral: Baxter evokes a Michigan whose flatness holds a "sensual loneliness" and whose cities are losing their personalities through the ups and downs of the industries that created them. Like Terre Haute, Duluth, Flint, Grand Forks, or dozens of other similar --- and actual --- municipalities, Five Oaks is one of those "cities you had heard of but couldn't quite picture, cities that called nothing in particular to mind except for an eagerness to be larger and more prosperous than they were, and an all-consuming late-stage boosterism that was mostly insecurity and worry masked by bluster." Even as Saul and Patsy get comfortable in Michigan, Michigan is becoming an increasingly uncomfortable place to live.
Warm, rich, rewarding, and engaging are all adjectives that jump to mind about this masterly story of the clash of cultures, egos, and generations. Ms. Scottoline has a rich imagination, love of her characters, and warm feelings for her readers that make this story come alive with passion, tension, and revealing emotions.
This is not really a science fiction novel. Here, time travel is simply a device to enable us to experience ancient Pompeii through the eyes of a twenty-first century educated woman. The entire story is told in the first person, and the author carries this off very well. The writing in this novel is uniformly excellent and I will absolutely be looking into other works by this author. Recommended. RJB.
1589 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Anything Julie Garwood writes I have read. She is one of my favorites. It's been a time since I've read this. so no comment on story.
9209 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 the story was getting tiring by the end of the series maybe a little more variation in the story line
- But all your selfishness and your foolish acts actually endanger yourself, your lover as well as your sisters and your whole family .... OH NOOOOOOOO, I don't care, I caaaaaaant, I am hopelessly in LUV.
7993 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Mandy M. Roth's Sci-fi/paranormal novella, "Paranormal Payload" from her Project Exorcism Series, finds Commission Captain Sevan Vasil and Lorelei Janelle having extremely passionate sex in their dreams for six months when the dreams suddenly stop.
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One of the best stories in The Simple Art Murder is Pick-Up on Noon Street. In it, Pete Anglisch, a narcotics detective deep undercover, rescues a vulnerable young woman caught up in a complex blackmail scheme. The captivating Red Wind is also very strongly written.
8109 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is such a great book, that I have gone back and read it numerous times. Hot, Hot, Hot, love scenes plus great characters make this a "must-have"!!!
8737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Rita Hestand wrote a great series, each book was enjoyable to read.. would love to ready more from her. thanks
I really enjoyed reading The Classmate Murders. I love the senior citizen hero, Jim Richards and also like to see our love lives will not end after 40. I even snuck this book to work with me to read at lunchtime. One of my favorite things about the book, is that the character's seemed so real to me, as if you could run into any of them on the streets and enjoy meeting them. A great combination of murder, thrills, romance and excitement. I highly recommend reading The Classmate Murders by Bob Moats. I just ordered "The Vegas Showgirl Murders" by Bob Moats. I hope I enjoy it as well!
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4756 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "The gospel in vogue today holds forth a false hope to sinners. It promises them they can have eternal life yet continue to live in rebellion against God." ~ John F. MacArthur
One of his most salient points is that we are able to think in a fashion that decouples us from reality. That is, we are able to think about things and people who are not present, who may not even exist, make and test alternative plans of action and all without enacting on any of them. This allows us to accept that there might be those whose presence and actions we can not see.
Brennan knows how to include spice, heat, passion and emotion in her love scenes.
2928 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ENJOYABLE READING THAT GRABS YOUR ATTENTION WITH HER BACKGROUND OF HER CHARACTERS ENTWINED WITH HEARTWARMING,CAPTIVATING,SENSITIVE AND SEXY WRITING WITH HER ENDING MAKES FOR A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO MY FAVORITES AND WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR.
This is the updated version of the book and it presents new information and new studies but generally it is all the same. Feldhahn is great at presenting surveys in a different way than just, here are the facts. Stories of how they obtained the information are nice and stories of experiences helped to assist in delivering the results.
After one failed attempt to read it, I picked it up again and became utterly enthralled with the story. Somehow, it suddenly clicked and I was unable to put it down. This is one of the BEST novels I have read in years.
This book is wonderful and I bought the next two books in the series as soon as I finished it.
9784 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a VERY short story, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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This is the UK cover which I love. It says a lot about the story.
Now I must make myself wait until after Christmas to buy the fourth book. I'll have more time to enjoy it, and hopefully some Amazon gift cards to help feed my Kindle addiction.
--- Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman
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Some readers of this review may wonder why I consider this worthy of criticism. I do because Austen (whose wonderful works rate 5+ stars) was a true wordsmith; she meant precisely what she wrote and the manner in which she wrote it. The words she chose to emphasize contribute to the way she intended her stories to be read and understood. Since she is not excessive in her use of italics, when she does so it is significant to the precise nuance or witticism she is trying to put across. That's why it IS a big deal. Without italics, something of Austen is lost. Reputable print editions all have them; why not all ebook versions? Why not THIS one?
4990 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great for those who may need help figuring out what a word means as it gives additional ways to think of the word in ( ) throughout the Bible text.
The hunters, who know full well the wolves they are trying to kill are human, are shown as uneducated rednecks, whose collective IQ is less than 100. The werewolves are not much better. Why they would want to run wild in the woods when they know they're in danger is never quite explained. One would think that they would have leaned to control their instinct in order to survive. Or at least do something to stop the hunt (politics, law-making and media relation anyone?)
I read til 2:00 in the morning all in one sitting.
The group starts an investigation of stable owners that have mistreated horses, where a group of horses have starved to death and had the case acquitted when the stable manager was accused of the abuse after he disappeared. In the middle of the planning stage, the owners of the stable disappeared, the horses disappeared and the stables were burned to the ground.
Anyone interested in the continued work of the Peter and the Holy Spirit after the resurrection will be interested in this book.
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Why, you ask, did I subject myself to listening to the whole book. Simple. I am cheap. I bought it on Audible (after listening to a snippet and reading a couple of reviews) and dang it, I was going to listen to it. But yet there was another more salient reason: as a reminder never to fall prey to the Audible Buy Three for Two Credits "sale." Yep. Cheap gets me every time. But when I see the sale next time, I am just going to say "Blackman" in the same tone with the same expression Jerry Seinfeld says "Newman." Then I will know just to turn away, don't look for that elusive third book.
Made obvious in the title, they are the main characters in this story.
Elyssa Barnett is a self sufficient women in no need for a relationship when she meets the proud Will Denton at Jane's and Chad's wedding. As usual, Will is to self-involved with the family business to make to the rehearsal on time. Then, Elyssa over hears Will in a conversation with a guest criticizing herself (and the loathing begins). After a couple years Elyssa has to fly to Guatemala for Jane and Chad, where she meets George (Wickim) for the second time. Will finds out that George, is with Elyssa, and flies down. Will does everything in his power to separate Elyssa and George, but George finds a way to stay in contact with Elyssa, filling her mind with lies. From other sources Elyssa finds out she had over reacted and her feeling for Will, change. She can't think of why Will would ever want to see her again. Elyssa's friend, Charlene, hands out her business cards for interior design, which lands Elyssa a job near Chicago and Pemberlo Coffee corporate offices, she has to find and tell Will she is sorry.
If a wife has sex with some other guy and is caught, they are tied together and drowned.
5134 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really loved this book! Val and Tabby make an awesome couple with their opposite personalities. There were some heart wrenching moments in this one, but some truly heroic ones too. I was really surprised by Nick and Simi... And I absolutely loved the ending! SPOILER: Ash giving Tabitha, Amanda and Kyrian immortality, and Zarek and Astrid giving Val immortality as a wedding gift, priceless. Great read! One of my favorites so far!
I seriously skipped whole passages, thinking...wait...it has got to get better. Right? It never did. She includes a spate of secondary characters that are obvious attempts to add color and texture, something I am usually very grateful for. But these too fall flat. Nothing about this book worked for me on any level.
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9064 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book is just like others. A weak female character who just complains about her life. I skipped through half of book to finish.
However, the men were ready. Each man had been provided a magical sword or dagger and they drew together row after row and started forward!
"We walked more slowly carrying our steaming hot cups of coffee with their helpful warnings printed on the side."
9305 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like having a couple of different versions of the Bible on my ereader. I really want the NRSV cause that is what my denomination has as a standard - but it is not available for my kindle - or anywhere else this is not a bad version. The formatting is pretty good - tho footnotes remain a problem
Can you become a believer if you don't repent of your sins?
6679 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book
1692 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a fascinating read. Knew about most of these but all. Interesting to see why he chose these specific events.
Catherine and Frederick
9953 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Barbara Silkstone's take on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland is a fun adventure, a book filled with greed, murder, romance and comedy. Alice Harte is an extremely likeable character. She just wants what most women want: a good job, a nice place to live and someone to share her life with. Unfortunately when her job starts to go south because of her boss from hell, her life takes on a crazy spin. She finds romance via the internet with a mystery man who helps her escape her problems at home for a while, but unfortunately, this relationship brings with it its own craziness. This book is like all of Silkstone's other's--fast-paced, filled with murder, mystery and laughs along the way. A delightful read!
9640 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After the 2 first books in Vivian's Granite Lake Wolves series, i came to expect a lot from her. I was not disappointed. In this third installment we get to see Keil's beta, Erik find his mate.
1684 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Elyn had the courage to show us what Schizophrenia is, where it takes one, and how little those with the illness can control it until diagnosed and treated properly. Wonderfully written. I ached for her.
197 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 People seek a bolt hole, somewhere to avoid facing their demons, White Point and northwards. White Point easily White Pointer, the people of the town have been savaged emotionally and physically. The writing transported me to the islands with Lu, I felt the sunburn, the chaffing sand, the sticky eyes, the glare, the joy of fresh water and of playing with sharks, his healing as he gradually moves from a drone to a rhythm.
[I have now read a number of the mostly-negative Amazon reviews. Yes, this is a non-linear narrative, but I found that exhilarating rather than difficult. Others might be disturbed by the unreliability of the reporting, but it leads to some marvelous effects, such as the set-piece description of the meeting of Ada Merriman and Lambert Nugent in chapter 3 that is turned on its head in the last few sentences. It also makes it less a history of events than a psychological portrait of the narrator, which is surely the main point. As for the obsession with sexual organs, especially male ones, I see this in retrospect as a meaningful reflection of Veronica's trauma -- but I admit to being irritated at the time by what I took as merely a regrettable quirk of Enright's style.]
it is forgetable, I was expecting more.
You might like this book if you like your sex scenes rushed and don't mind lack-luster writing, but I just couldn't wait for it to be over.
3727 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 it is a good book for tween boys. i would recommend it to other parents to buy for their kids
2693 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read Ms Louise's work before...someone with a similar name doesn't write half as well. Ms Kara Louise is a practiced author who has given us another well-written, well-planned re-imagining of Darcy & Elizabeth.
2831 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I Just loved it. Nina couldn't be more endearing. I just loved her attitude and even her potty Mouth didn't slow me up. Couldn't put it down. Read it in one evening. If Dakota puys books out like these I'll be in Para-romance heaven...
Their worlds collide due to a mission to repair a broken ship and a fight for their lives due to some unseen evil force.
5614 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This sequel to Tuesday Morning is as good, perhaps even better than the first in the series. Karen Kingsbury weaves faith and God into her books in a way that makes a lasting impression. All things work together for good for those who love God, and this book personifies that Bible Quote. One of the best books I've read in a long time.
P.S. In the mean time, do not attempt to drink while reading...wait 'til between chapters. Otherwise, you'll be snorting and/or wearing your beverage of choice!
This volume gives us Raymond Chandler's essay of the detective genre plus twelve novellas and short stories basically from the pulp magazines.
Thorndyke about the guilty & innocent in all but one case.
Or, you might love it if -- you just love a beautifully written book, read by a brilliant narrator.
It starts off with creatures from a distance past. The kind of creatures legends are made out of. But people never take as having an ounce of truth in it. You are introduced to Longclaws a clan of animals that are vicious, bloodthirsty yet protective of their own. But they are not alone in this unforgiving world. The reader is taken on an adventure as the book describes them beautifully where you can imagine in your mind what is being written. Kudos on that alone. The picture has been painted well.
7111 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novella is an introduction to the word of leopards. It wets your appetite for the full length books to come in this series. If you like reading about love action with a some shape shifting you will love this book and want to the next five books that follow and leave you with wanting more.
1083 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent!!
8895 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There is just something so intriguing about the somewhat sleepy, seemingly indolent hero. They fascinate me, as I imagine they do their heroines. And Heyer writes such a compelling hero. Rule is utterly delicious and I find it absolutely precious how he falls in love with Horry almost from the start. Poor guy. As odd as it sounds, I rather wish the reader had been taken along on the honeymoon. The book spans quite a bit of time and unfortunately only a small portion of it is covered in detail - which is my only complaint. I don't think I understand Horry very well at all. Rereading might remedy this. Rule was easy and I heartily applaud Heyer for lovingly detailing her heroes. The blurb regarding the book is a tad misleading. I believe Horry begins her marriage with just the idea of attaining a certain amount of freedom and an unlimited supply of funds. At some point she begins to fall in love with her spouse, but we do not really see it happen. This is a remarkable story of a girl crossing over into womanhood through her marriage. It is very entertaining. Several of the side characters are hysterical as are the scrapes they find themselves in. And Rule' s steadfastness, especially in a man of his character, is simply heroic. A vastly satisfying read. Very very highly recommended for all Regency Romance lovers.
Character Development 4.0/5.0 (Very Good)
Highly Recommended
5544 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bianca is a wonderful author, all of her books are wonderful and worth each and every penny spent on them!
This is a good read. Even so, the fact that this could be built into an outstanding full-length novel, cannot be ignored.
Happy reading!
the ages.
Having said all that, if Elizabeth Kelly can write about essentially nothing and make it sound good, she is definitely an excellent writer. Hats off to her! I still wouldn't recommend the book to anyone I like however!!! There are obviously people who will love the book but I don't know them.
I did like the ending. A reader should be able to interpret the ending based on Chuck's beliefs and actions - or their own.
5516 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Jeeves books are a fun read.
I have no idea how this writer can transport me to a world I wouldn't want to live in, introduce characters I don't always like, and still entertain me,,,,,,,, amazing writer.
The story of Mark Zuckerberg is one of the greatest entrepreneurial stories in history, up there with Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett. As history plays out he could go down as a genius at the level of Thomas Edison or Henry Ford. As many of these great men did, he started with only his passion and his intelligence. He created Thefacebook by writing the code mostly himself and renting a $35 server. These are very humble beginnings. He created an online facebook like the hard copy ones that colleges gave out to freshmen each year. However he made it a living one, online, where the pictures could be updated, friends could see each others profiles, and also who had the same classes with them. It was a sensation, he rolled it out to other schools and never quit expanding and growing.
9818 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a fiction based on Dante's "Devine Comedy". Enjoyed the story very much. I found the Latin passages difficult to understand, but figured out the meanings based on the context of he story.
Jerry
Hailey has tried for years to get people to look past her playmate body to the capable woman -- with brains! -- within. She's alienated herself with her standoffish attitude. But once Gage comes into the picture, she completely blooms.
9711 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Better than I thought it would be. I went in with an open mind and was impressed. Nothing scandalous or new... just from a different point of view. There is more than one path to salvation. Very good!
And somehow, to crazy people like me, all this is an amazing amount of fun.
8691 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great story by Elizabeth Lennox. It was sad how the guy just jumps to conclusions without asking or talking directly to the girl involved. Very Sad..
7348 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the chemistry between the main characters. The story really flows and was hard to put down. Rebecca is a very interesting character and it was fun reading her story.
9104 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this book. The H was vulnerable, but absolutely not wimpy, which I really liked for a change of pace. I thought there was good character development, and no one was doing stupid things just for a dramatic ploy. Bedroom scenes were hot and you could feel the emotions of the H and h. I would recommend this book.
This is not a good forum to discuss all of these laws item by item as a large number of volumes have been published down through the years addressing this code and most have easy access to these works - if of course, there is interest.
5755 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The story was very good. I enjoyed learning facts that I did not know about outlaws and the western desperadoes. As I was reading the pages jumped ahead and I could not find out where I was.
I pondered also the nature of fate and circumstance. Had it not been
2518 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Every child should grow up with this book.
As I progressed along with the story of the young doctor who befriends a very unusual man named Joshua, I kept going back to another book which I had ironically just finished a few days ago called The Gift: A Novel, by Richard Paul Evans. Both of these stories follow along some similar plot points (which I do not wish to spoil for you at this time), so I was not expecting much of an emotional punch. Boy was I ever wrong.
The mystery inside THE DARK FAREWELL was well-done. Mr. Lanyon did an excellent job of leading his readers down the incorrect path. As a result, I didn't know who the murderer was until right before David did.
8017 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this story. Mandy Roth takes us off earth so that we can experience both current reality and a different world where paranormals thrive.
Why did the book win the award? I'm not really sure. I found that the secret wasn't so very interesting as to make the philosophical question and the writing style worth the effort. The book felt like a well decorated cake where the appearance of the icing was a lot better than the taste and freshness of the cake.
Thank you to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a copy of this book through Book Sneeze. I was not asked to write a favorable review, just an honest one.
(From Mal Warwick's Blog on Books)
And while this is another story, it is far from the end of the story, nor even half of it in fact. Following the trail of several maverick Scientists who also have adopted this hypothesis as their own, the author concludes that by simply taking properly into account the ZPF and the wealth of information that it conveys, a number of long-standing dilemmas (so called anomalies) in both particle and quantum physics indeed may finally be solved. And if at this point the reader has not already been convinced that this is heady stuff, then perhaps following-up on her string of astounding resolved examples will finally seal the deal. Since her explanations get lengthy, the first of them must suffice for this review.
MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW:
Markhat stories are all loads of fun to read.
(read more of this review and a teaser on my blog)
951 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This may not be a fair review of the book, as I did not finish. I read perhaps a quarter and finally gave it up, thinking of all the other books I had waiting. It simply did not capture my attention.
The language of the main narrator is refreshingly foulmouthed, which stands in contrast to the complex narrative structure and the overload of allusions to all kinds of worlds. Also in contrast to the essentially tragic story.
7981 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book; this is the first book in the Project Exorcism Series by Mandy Roth. This is a short book but the story is complete. I loved that I read this story in one sitting, because it would have been hard to put it down. The Commission thought they succeeded in ridding Earth of all the supernatural beings, but they were wrong. Some managed to stay on Earth un detected, while others thrived in other planets in space. Commission Captain Sevan Vasil is one that slipped thru because he has a very small percentage of lion shifter in his body. He has been dreaming of his mate, Lorelei for the past six months, but has only met her in his dreams. He is on a mission when his aircraft is damaged; he makes a call to the closest uncharted planet. The woman he talks to grants permission to land and repair his aircraft. Lorelei knows that it is not safe for her to allow this strange aircraft to land but her hormones overrule her head when she hears the sexy voice of the captain. When she meets the members of the aircraft, and sees Sevan for the first time she believes that she is dreaming, because he is the mate she has been dreaming of. When they get over the shock of seeing each other in person, the attraction heats up fast, but she is determined to get Sevan and his team off her planet because it is not safe. They must work together to fight the evil before he wins. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
The new characters introduced in this book were also very well-drawn. Each had their own motives and personalities, making them likable or easy to hate, as needed.
I realize that printed novels have also started appending excerpts but with a printed work you can find out easily see that excerpts are there and determine on what page the book will actually end. This is not so easy to do when reading a Kindle edition which for me meant an unpleasant surprise when the book prematurely ended with me wanting more Markhat.
- Side characters vary in depth. Jemima's fairly well-developed, but the Spanish officer is pretty flat.
4652 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I finished this book in 2 days.
Ramsey's principles are simple and straightforward. Pay cash. Pay off debts from smallest to largest. Create an emergency fund. He provides easy-to-understand answers to many seemingly complex questions about budgeting, retirement funds, saving for college education, and more.
7146 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If there were a recipe for the perfect book, Dana Marie Bell would be a master chef. Steel Beauty has all the ingredients for a fun and fantastic reading experience. Start with one sexy Alpha male who is anxious to claim his mate. Add his chosen mate, who just happens to be a Puma. Into the mix add one bitch with the desire to take the mates place as pack Luna, and stir in humor, action and some very spicy bedroom action. Garnish with politics and pack protocol, and you have one fantastic book.
The story starts off with a bang. Kaylee Cavanaugh is trying to enjoy a day out with a friend but her 'panic attacks' are getting in the way of that. Kaylee's really having a tough time of it. She screams for no apparent reason and there's nothing she can do about it! Fearing she is mentally ill, she is admitted to a psychiatric unit and even had to be sedated for 15 hours. This story mostly takes place inside the unit. I've read a fair few books that feature psychiatric hospitals and I think of all of them, this one was the easiest to picture.
3837 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I'll admit that whenever I see books that have won any kind of literary award, I always assume they're a good, and usually they are, but this one I just don't get.
2741 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 ~3.5/5
I wondered about the object of the experiment, especially during that first session while Zoe masturbated in front of the Doctor, and I couldn't wait to have the Doctor and his intentions revealed. How is he going to react to Zoe's sexual attractions; what is going to happen to the experiment, to her, to them? Zoe and the Doctor each gain from this experiment, each fulfilling a specific role in the other's life. They're sort of missing puzzle pieces that complete the other's need at that time. I was wondering just what the whole puzzle would look like, how it would all come together.
7530 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A complete collection of works by one of the greatest storytellers of all time, Mark Twain. How could you possibly go wrong? Whether it is paddling down the Ole' Miss with Tom and Huck, or gleaning wisdom from a letter to the Poultry Raising Society, the opportunities for great laughter are endless. So grab yourself a glass of sweet tea and a pipe, find the most comfortable chair on the porch, and let Mr. Twain take you back to days gone by when there was always time for a good story.
The end battle between Halt and Deparnieux was extremely well done and shows what a calculating and cunning warrior the Ranger is. How can you not love this guy?
and thus escaped both the joy and anguish of the next fifteen years,
68 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An absolutely remarkable story from a time long past. Imagine the days when air travel was still glamorous, paperwork was actually done on paper and everyone seemed to put complete trust in appearances. Throw in a con man who was 10 years ahead of his time and you've got a remarkable true story which has you rooting for the villain, even though you know you shouldn't.
In this novel, 98 years after the fall of Troy, the Trojan Kingman Brutus, son of Silvius and heir of Aeneas, is visited by the seeming of the goddess Artemis and told that he is destined to build Troia Nova on the island of Albion. First, however, he must complete a task to prove his worthiness.
In one of the chapters Alice watches a talk show where a group of abused people are basically berated for enduring their abuse. After this story I wonder if we the unabused, really truly understand what abuse can do to someone, especially a child.
3470 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a nice group of Harlequin books with some YA/mature sexual content. Several of the characters appear in most of the books, making them seem like old friends as you read.
9576 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like this author's writing style. I've read Containment and have Brainbox still to read. This is a story with an intriguing twist on the Big Brother idea. It's written in the first person and, like Containment, has a surprising ending. I think this author has a good career ahead of him. I highly recommend this short story.
In the beginning, intricate details of the sexual frustrations or abnormalities experienced by the middle-aged female narrator can be deemed at times as, "more information than this reader wants to know." But, as the book progresses and the details of Nugent's sexual exploits with and to the members of the family become revealed, we realize that she, like the other Hegarties, have become perversely affected by the Nugent influence and constantly pervasive attendance at the familial premises.
9015 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OMG, Anyone who is a sci-fi romance lover will definitely love this series. I certainly did. It has to be the best sci-fi series i have ever read. Loved everything about the series, the storylines, the characters, their wit, and mostly the butt kicking that each heroine gives. There are 2 books to this series and cannot wait for the 3rd book. Totally recommend this book to all who loves a good action sci fi romance, you won't be disappointed.
3712 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well written and interesting. Liked the way it kept up with both storylines.
310 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent!
Theres a lot of great characters in this book along with a complex mystery. First, lets talk characters. Walt himself is an interesting man. He has a keen wit, but rarely feels the need to flash it about. He knows a well-timed silence can bring him more information than blathering on. Four years prior to the setting of this book, he lost his wife. Hes still mourning her in some ways. However, his best friend since childhood, Henry Standingbear, feels it is time for him to clean up, work out, start dating, and complete the final touches on his cabin on the outskirts of town. Henry and Walt served together in Vietnam, and Henry knows just how far he can push Walt when. For the reader, Henry is also a bridge between two cultures (American and Cheyenne). the humor displayed between these two often lightens a dark moment, or adds a touch of poignancy to a dire situation.
It went from my false first impression to one of the more exciting stories I've read in a while.
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The first half of this book just dragged for me but I got through the second half very quickly, which is the part where they actually start descending into hell and there is more action instead of tedium. Overall I did enjoy the story and most of the characters, all of whom were well developed. I started to skip over the Latin passages because it just got too distracting trying to read them not knowing what they meant. I loved the way the story was written and it flowed so smoothly. The author did an excellent job in describing the scenery and characters throughout the novel.
Marx and Engels were entirely too sanguine about the eventual joining together of members of the working class to present a united front in their conflict with capital. They realized that there were ethnic, racial, religious, national, linguistic, occupational, and other barriers that would be difficult to overcome, but I doubt they expected the workers of the world to be as fractionated as is currently the case. If Marx and Engels were alive today, they might take the view that things would have to get much worse for labor before a revolution becames possible.
806 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book. It was the first to introduce me to glycemic load dieting. Just excellent. For an updated version, I suggest Dr. Thompson's Sugar Blockers Diet book. I own ALL his books, and I get great information from every single one. Highly recommended.
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i really enjoyed the book and can't wait to read to my boys
492 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I cannot write enough how happy I am to have found Allison Brennan and her books. This whole trilogy was spectacular with three strong female lead characters. "The Kill" was suspenseful and well-written. Each of her books is hard to put down and this was no exception. Her character development is complex and multi-faceted. Each of the women are strong, smart and vulnerable in their own ways. The supporting characters are also well-written and you can't help but come to care about all of them. I love how characters from previous books show up in subsequent books; it makes it easier to finish a book knowing we'll see those characters again. This was a great trilogy. Each book was exciting and suspenseful and I can't wait to keep reading even more of Allison Brennan's books.
His investigation is stalled and Shane needs answers from Laura that she is not willing to give. Laura is doing everything she can to avoid answering Shane and ignoring the passion between them that has never gone away. When Shane believes he has nothing to lose, he decides to use the knowledge about Laura that he once thought to use for pure enjoyment. Laura is a natural submissive and Shane knows that she was forced to do things because of this. Laura can't believe when Shane takes her into the middle of nowhere and plans to dominate the truth from her. After the handcuffs, the erotic passion, danger and fantasies are over; will Shane and Laura be able to discover their future among the mistrust and misunderstandings that they each held?
756 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I did not like the format, and the layout of articles were set-up in an odd way, and very difficult to read. In addition, this version of the Globe was not complete. I cancelled within one hour afer receiving it.
7386 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm on a sort-of marathon of reading Brenda's Dundee, Idaho series. This was #2, and I can hardly wait to read the rest.
Kadan doesn't realize the real impact that tracking killers has on Tansy. Until he tricks her into touching an object from one of the murder scenes. Once he sees the toll it takes, he tries to release her from the case, but she decides the killers need to be stopped. Turns out, there is a game going on that pits two teams of Ghostwalkers against each other. They're committing murders with specific targets to gain points for their team in a macabre competition. As the story progresses, Tansy works to uncover the members of the teams, and the elusive "puppet master" organizing the games.
8875 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked
The Oz books themselves, well, I'm less happy after I've read them again when older. Baum seems to not really care much for consistency and in one book you have Ozma being born to a king, in another she was part of a band of fairies and never ages. In one book they use money in another they never use money but everyone shares everything in common (that theme comes up repeatedly). In one book the people die, in another nobody ever dies in Oz. In one book Dorothy's belt grants her whatever wish she wants, in another it just protects her from harm, or perhaps grants one wish per day. You get the idea. I also didn't much care for the message of Ozma, who declared the no one would be able to practice magic except for herself, Glinda, and the Wizard. This smacks of "big brother" and knowing what is best for you! Lots of talented magicians had to give up their research and work because of the possibility of someone abusing magic. Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox :)
I loved to see Lucan and Jayr coming to help out at Rosethorn.
9843 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Devil's Lair is a novel about a mid-evil knight on a quest to return the Holy Grail. With is band of followers (a friar, a poet and a profit) charge the depths of hell and battle the devil's minions along the way.
The story rambled far too much. It went on an on about trivial details which did nothing to paint a better picture or to move the story along. It was boring and predictable, and it had nothing whatsoever to do with bees (except in that Lily's middle name is from the Greek for 'bee'), beehives, honey, or secret lives. Frankly, Lily Melissa ought to have been named Mary Sue. This sad excuse for a novel was actually a waste of my time.
713 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lynsay is back with another long-awaited Argeneau tale, and new sexy updated cover instead of the cartoon ones. New Publisher, the vamps are no longer with Dorchester. They're now put out by Avon (though Dorchester will continue to do her Historicals). Originally, this was the very first Argeneau tale in the series, not Single White Vampire (Lucern's tale). So it's great to finally get Lucern's little sister's story. As followers of the series know, the Argeneau vamps are the modern day, intelligent sort, who know feasting in the wild can get "blood" with all sorts of problems. In order to skip all this rather mundane ugliness, they've invested in blood banks that see them supplied with a full range of "flavors" and blood that is safe! Only, Lissianna really has trouble with this popping her fangs into a blood bag and having a quick munchie.
Again a great series -not dark and brooding.
1036 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Very difficult to Navagate. Also coould eliminate obits.
2641 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I recieved this book in exchange for a honest review
5818 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 H. Beam Piper is one of my favorite authors. His Terran Federation stories and books are representatives of the period of time he was writing and you can see the influence that the publishers had with references to other authors works or maybe his works influenced them?
Fortunately, I'm in much better shape than most everyone highlighted in the book. But it wouldn't take much to make it all go south. And I could be doing so much better from "finishing the emergency fund" on... My wife will be reading this next, and then I hope to make some definite changes to make sure that money and lenders don't become my master... A recommended read...
7313 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "Twilight Guardian" is the third novella in R.G. Alexander's `Children of the Goddess' series. Kit is one of the elite group that pledged to guard the Trueblood mediator and his clan and his current duties have conferred responsibility for guarding Zander Sariel and his mate as well as his brother Lux Sariel and his two mates. Kit's eternal loneliness has been assuaged over the years by the female he calls his "Sarasvatti" whom he has watched grow up in his imagination until their interactions have changed from innocent conversations to heated carnal encounters. Jesse calls Kit her dream man while he believes that she only exists in his imagination. Jesse's strong belief that Kit needs her has led her to travel to England with the camera and skills that she makes her living with but she must re-evaluate everything she has ever known when she finds out that her sensual lover belongs to a race known as the Igigi which is tasked with guarding other races that she didn't believe existed. Just as she arrives and meets all of the beings that she has only seen in her dreams, Kit has been recalled to make the ultimate sacrifice but Jesse is not quite sure that she is willing to stand by and let the man that she has saved her body for quietly meet his fate. Fortunately, she has more resources than either has suspected as well as newly met allies who also care about the enigmatic Kit.
All around I like USA Today and will be my Newspaper of choice. If they would add more pictures I could rate it 5 stars.
5126 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i enjoyed this book. it is part of a series that i have been trying ot get them all. you can read this book and enjoy it withought reading the other in teh series.
An underwhelmed Teagen escorts the widow and her girls to his ranch. Jessica softens Teagen's uneasiness by explaining that her relatives are coming from California for the 4 Bartons. As soon as Jessica arrives at the ranch, she feels that she has found home.
5. 5 truths about women and sex and 8 practical suggestions for dealing with your wife about sex.
Each character in this book is developed- they have quirks but are not solely contained within them. The "villains" are not empty creatures of evil, but complex and driven folk, and Jena's compassion tries time and again to be fair and not judge them for their wrongs.
The year is 2206, a hundred and fifty years after the end of the war on Earth between humans and supernaturals. The supernaturals decided to give up and as part of the treaty, would leave Earth in five ships. Having been caught in a meteor storm soon after take-off, it was believed that four of the ships had perished as only one reached it's pre-determined destination. How wrong can you be? At least one other ship survived and crash landed on Sargaidia, setting the scene for the series.
This short and fast smooth flowing plot is brought to life with vivid images, intense emotions, and strong compelling characters that grab the readers attention. The author has created a fascinating world of vampires that captures the imagination and ensures that the reader wants to know more. The frequent sex scenes are scorching hot with menage and anal sex and well written and sizzling with passion as well as emotion.
Many do not know that Zuckerburg was offered millions for a software program he and his partner designed in high school. He turned it down and went on to college. Through the book you see that it is really not about the money. Like many entrepreneurs it is about creating, following a dream, and making a difference. He just didn't care about the material things, living in a bare apartment and donning blue jeans,a T shirt and sandals even while he was a billionaire on paper.
8503 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Author Kevin Given has a winner here for sure with Last Rites: The Return of Sebastian Vasilis. I found it to be highly imaginative and entertaining. It seems like there was something new on every page. It is a quick read and easy to follow, unlike some other books that get lost in themselves. I'm looking forward to Book 2!
My Soul to Lose is a super fast, but awesome read. It is a great start to an amazing series. I am curious about Lydia, and I do not know if she ever returns in future books. I cannot wait to read all the books and find out. Even if you have already read the Soul Screamers, My Soul to Lose is a must read for any fan.
How Will deals with Jenny's attack was dead on and the icing on the cake of this reader falling in love with him. True to his character already set up, he follows his needs to be close, to protect, to make it better and at the same time, NOT make it worse, not scare her, not overwhelm her. More Kudos because Will's character is so perfectly fleshed out with very little dialogue on his part. I fell in love with Will and wanted his happiness more than anything and I don't think I've ever felt that toward a grown male character before.
6041 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The book laid so little groundwork for the mnage story that it felt very rushed. Other than that the plot was fine, with a bit of mystery blended in. It just stretched credibility too much for my taste that things developed so quickly.
4999 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Couldn't be more pleased with this easy to read bible. Use to daily.
But I am really nitpicking here. All in all it was a very enjoyable read, a nice throwback to the old fashion time travel stories with some modern twists that nicely update the plot for our times.
Overall, I enjoyed listening to this story, and will certainly continue reading with Allison Brennan in mind.
6370 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "This one loves her master heart and soul..." I will never forget those words. Just amazing - I've read it twice now and will read it again.
Viola was the third child born into the Ashwood family, she never fit in and when her beloved father disappeared on her 16th birthday she was devastated! Now at 25 after learning that daddy dearest was possessed by an evil demon all those years ago all she wants is to find him and rid the world of his existence for good!
The book is a classic for good reason. Evidently, A. A. Milne spent a lot of time telling stories to his child involving all his stuffed animals. Each of the characters that are represented by a stuffed animal has a different personality, and they all interact in ways that reflect their characters. The story also frequently breaks the fourth wall, as the characters all know that they don't change much, and frequently commit the kind of errors a child would make with say, spelling. Despite growing up without exposure to A. A. Milne's original work, I grew up also talking to my stuffed animals (my brother, by the way, also recommends the movie, Ted for those who grew up talking to stuffed animals, and I can't wait to see it on DVD/Blu-Ray), and the way the animals talk to each other (and Christopher Robin) in the book seem universal (as in, even a boy from Singapore would have his stuffed animals talk the same way).
7832 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the story line. A really hot book. Wish this kind of thing would happen to me.
I really enjoyed this book. It was very sweet and thoughtful. I really liked all of the characters and felt that the author presented them in a way in which the read could commiserate with both parties.
But overall a very enjoyable murder mystery and I look forward to reading more of the series.
One thing that I really did like about the book, was the writing. It was written in a really neat way, going to the past and then the present, skipping around all over the place, being stuck inside her head, with all of her depressed, statement-like thoughts. The whole thing, really, was done really well, and that did impress me.
Llew comes from a long line of bastards. For many generations, the men in his family have refused to marry, even though they have fathered many sons. Rather than take a wife, these men have always chosen a life of drinking and whoring instead. Llew is the first man in his family to wed, and now he is saddled with a complete stranger who isn't even his type. In spite of the many reasons he should not be with Jess, he finds himself uncontrollably attracted to her. Will the attraction between Jess and Llew grow into a real and lasting love?
I will definitely read more books by this author.
1920 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book series...though of the 4 in the Series, this is the most emotionally depressing as Will, our hero, is enslaved and abused near to death before an unlikely rescue. Book 4 takes the story farther after Will's rescue and recovery and is more "cheery". In a nutshell...books 1 & 2 were great. Book 3 will likely be depressing for young Will is a really good kid. If you buy book 3, be sure to get book 4.
Right after the Civil Rights Act is signed into law Rosaleen decides to go and register to vote. Lily asks to go with her as it's her birthday and nothing else is going on. T. Ray never gets her anything for her birthday or celebrates it. It's on July 4 so in a way, everyone else is celebrating it. When they go into town three of the racist men in town start in on Rosaleen and piss her off, so she takes her tobacco spit cup and pours it over their shoes. This incites them to demand an apology which she refuses to give them and they attack her until the sheriff sees it and puts a stop to it and arrests her and Lily. Lily can't understand why Rosaleen can't just act right. Or apologize to get out of jail. T. Ray arrives to get Lily out of jail, but not Rosaleen who is in a real pickle. The next day when Lily goes to visit her she isn't in jail anymore but the hospital because the sheriff allowed the racist men in to beat her up trying to get her to apologize. T. Ray had said that there would be no way out for Rosaleen except in a pine box so Lily sets about with an idea of how to break her out.
6410 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ITS BRENDA JACKSON WHAT CAN I SAY I SEEM TO LOVE ALL HER STUFF. COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. LOVE THE BUNDLE SETS.
Aside from that though, the story flowed rather nicely. In a few instances the sequence of events was far too convenient to be anything but a children's fantasy story, but it still fit nicely enough to engage the reader. Split second rescues, daring battles, and nicely executed battle tactics still make for a lovely story.
8649 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amusing, never a dull moment. Great story line. Wasn't able to put this book down. Great ending.
7592 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The story had a good pace and kept one intrigued, but it ended abruptly. If I had known it was only am excerpt I wouldn't have wasted my time and went straight to a full book. It should have been markd
Overall though, this was a great book by a talented author and I do recommend it. If you like science fiction romance, with a hot alpha, you will like this book.
6898 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written, keeps your attention to the end.
* Today's Gospel: Good News or Bad
416 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Despite the fact that this book seems a little too challenging to our social system and too radical according to our culture, it is really so greatly written. It sounds so true even today that I can't help rating it five stars. We are living in a democratic nation; however, sesorship seems to shut me from talking too much about communism. However, things in the real world is not always divided into good and bad so clearly. Yes, it is so true that most communist, or so called, socialist, countries today or sevral ten years ago are totalitariate, but I feel that this is not really the fault of communist or giving the right to rule to the working class. It is more likely that almost everyone has some sort of selfishness in their heart even if they don't notice this. Communism is based on sharing and equality of everyone, thus no one would really enforce it; and at the same time, no one can enforce anything inside a real communist country at all because a real communist country actually has no social phase at all - it is ruled by all the people, and therefore, no one actually rule over anyone else. Also, most communist rulers use their system to gain power and advatages rather than regarding communism as something. As well, everything has its opposite. Our opposite and enemy somehow is just a competitor. This competitor is just competiting with us, so we have no way to say it good or bad - naturally. Of course, we are going to rate it to the worst basis because they (the rulers) rate us on teh same basis. Any way, this book is worth-reading.
3300 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really liked re-reading this innocent yet descriptive and interesting book on my Kindle Paperwhite, 6" High Resolution Display with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers . I had read the non-digital version some years ago and was happy to discover it was still a very good read. I loved the Los Angeles setting and the inside information on elements of Judaism as well as both the unknown rapist and crimes against a Jewish sect plot. The romantic sub-plot between the detective and the Jewish woman was really sweet and made the story more exciting. I found this book to be a great treadmill read (my litmus test for whether or not a book is really interesting is if the time flies by while exercising) and really felt hungry to get back to it whenever I had to put it down. Try a sample if you're not certain that you'll like it. I was able to check out a copy from the library. I will definitely be reading more books in the series. Happy reading~*
589 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 As with many of the other reviewers, I loved Under the Tuscan Sun and Bella Tuscany and was looking forward to a similar armchair journey with A Year in the World.
There's no slow buildup. You're thrown right into Alice's hell. It's an interesting choice. We see the kidnapping and glimpses of the past several years in flashback chapters, but not directly. We see her memories. It allows the story to pick up right away and to avoid getting down in a lot of exposition. It also allows us to come in at Alice's worst moment: the moment Ray says he has a new plan for her. This plan, to steal another child, is horrifying in itself, and a clever literary choice. It shows us just how broken Alice is mentally--so desperate for freedom from her abuse that she'll do anything to remove Ray's attention from her. The ending is abrupt, but I don't think it would have been good for it to drag either.
This isn't merely a case of disputed legal opinions regarding arcane copyright laws. This is a real flesh-and-blood human being, the woman Poul Anderson loved and to whom he was married for some 48 years, who is being damaged. The only ethical response we as readers of Anderson's work should have is to endeavor to do what we think he would have wanted regarding his work. Anderson's work is delightful and worth reading and re-reading; for that very reason, we should honor its author by purchasing authorized versions.
4358 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Kara Louise has written a very entertaining P&P variation in which Darcy and Elizabeth meet but not exactly in the same way as the original. There are some slightly unbelievable events that occur but they are written in such an appealing manner that I found myself wanting to accept them as possible. Darcy and Elizabeth are married in name only on board a ship on the way to visit America so that she can use the extra bed in his cabin (she's ill and has given up her bed to some children who are also ill). During the crossing, they fall in love but neither will admit it and when they part on uncomfortable terms, Elizabeth believes that he will be annulling the marriage as soon as he returns to England (per their original agreement). They are both miserable and Darcy vows to find her again and win her over. He finally learns where she lives and conveniently, finds that his closest friend, Bingley, has leased a house near Elizabeth's home. He goes to visit Netherfield hoping that their paths will cross again and he'll get a second chance. After quite a few ups and downs and misunderstandings -- of course -- they finally confess their love for each other and decide not to annul the marriage. While the language in this book is more modern than Austen's original, there aren't the kind of gross linguistic errors that occur in so many of the P&P variations and sequels in which the authors make the mistake of using modern expressions as if they were common in the early 1800's. All-in-all, this is a well-written and enjoyable diversion for those who can't get enough of Darcy, Elizabeth and the other P&P characters.
3931 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The original self help book,, written over 100 years ago and copied by every self help book writer since, with a lot of added fluff to make the whole idea seem more complicated that it is.. Tells just what you need to know, but in a simpler way of writing from 100 years ago. I have had all of his books for many years but this is the first one in his series..
8934 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's almost New Year's and Twyla Tafel, executive admin for the mayor of Meiers Corners, is heading to New York to party. What she doesn't expect is to see Nikos, a Spartan vampire hotter than any 300 actor, on the same plane as her. Too bad the only time Twyla can get Nikos to talk to her is when she's needling him. But all that changes in the Big Apple when Twyla uncovers a plot to let loose crazed vampires in Times Square on New Year's Eve. Twyla needs Nikos's help to stop the plot before blood is shed, and close contact brings the simmering sexual tension between the pair to a full boil. Time's fast running out for Twyla to save the day and get her vampire.
3845 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fun book and full of information but given in an interesting way. My son can't get enough of these books and as soon as one's done, I have to rush to get the next in the series. Thank goodness the library has them all as ebooks so we don't have to wait.
I'm giving only two stars because it was misleading and I am wasting time calling customer service, writing this review, wrapping the items back up, and then dropping them off to be sent. But they were worth the price and do look nice.
I was given a copy for honest feedback.
5880 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 How Sad. If this was the first year of e-pub, you could make the excuse they were still learning. It does not appear anyone with 2 cents of brains looks at the arrangement and priority of articles (something that seems automatable) prior to publication. "Valley and State" section has 3 items, while "Nation/World" has 35--40, most of which belong in Valley/State. Since the paper dropped it's national coverage in favor of including the national page from USA Today, they apparently can't print the USA-T portion in their e-version, so you get this useless hodgepodge of .... of ...... OK, you know it.
Of course, Ethan wouldn't be our story's hero if he let her get away with that. The man is romantically relentless, determined that he won't spend Christmas apart from the woman he loves more than anything. Even still, he gives her every chance to keep him at arm's length once he arrives on board the cruise ship, while hoping deep down inside that she doesn't take those opportunities. But Ethan means to make this relationship last for the rest of their lives, and his resolve that Sophia be sure of not just his feelings for her but hers for him are heart-warming.
The only fault I can find with the book was the title. I understand why it was chosen, or used, but it didn't seem a great fit for me.
It was great getting to read this as a free Kindle offer and it has done its job because I plan to buy the book when it is released.
of a colleague (no, never; the sentence does not bear completion, for
Some of the scenes written are very intense and I wonder if L. Lee Lowe wrote purely for fun or if there was some hidden meaning behind the writing. In one scene, the one with the man hanging from the tree, it felt almost spiritual to me. As if Jesse had to put something to rest before he could move on. Like letting go of his past so he could live the life he should be living and not the one he was. And, I know it may only be me reading into it, but it reminds me of Shakespeare's 'As you like it' - 'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players...' In some ways that's how it feels. It's like Jesse is a puppet with someone else pulling the strings, especially with Red and the others.
4759 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can't get much better than this!! Cal is the ultimate Alpha, and Laurel is a very likable "Damsel in Distress". One of my favorite Romance themes is where the Hero denies his feelings from the get go and I love to see them fall under the lady's spell. Emma Wildes does it great!! I loved the first book in this series "Riding West" and I really hope to see more as soon as possible, Wildes has a way of taking you back to this time period effortlessly and the LOL moments are something I greatly appreciate(not to mention, the STEAM FACTOR).Pick this fun, sexy and suspenseful read up!! you won't be disappointed!
8561 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I didn't like the title of the book it was god awful, However, I loved the book. I didn't understand the vocab in regards to the positions in the hospital, but I didn't think it was necessary to the story to really understand them.
Please, read this book and talk about it with everyone you know. And don't be afraid to write your state and US representatives in order to make your views known on this most important issue.
6942 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Story of a widowed Wyoming sheriff investigating the murder of two rapists in his county while exploring a warm, new relationship. Wonderful descriptions of beauty and danger of the western elements and the Indian heritage and people of the region. I loved the humor woven into the story, especially pertaining to his very interesting deputies and secretary. Kept me reading and supplied me with a completely unexpected ending. I tend to read a variety of authors' works, but I may seek out another Craig Johnson book in the near future.
However at hell, d.b.a. 3sixes, the Big Boss is furious at losing Preacher, one of their best souls, to the enemy, and has summoned successful executive Sean Jones. Even though he manages a caseload of 1,000 souls with a closing ration of 80%, he is on the hot seat enduring the fiery wrath of the Devil. All Sean had to do was stir up conflict and confusion in Preacher's life, drop negative thoughts into the minds of his prison mates to kill him before this conversion happened. The boss wants Preacher back with no collateral damage, otherwise Sean is facing eternity in Third Hades, a dark dreary place filled with screams and wailings
The thing I love about Halt is that he will find ways to get things done without breaking his code of honor. That makes him the best of friends and yet the most implacable of enemies. He will let nothing stand in his way - not even duty or a friend. I felt badly for him when he had to stand before the King, his friend, and be judged for his actions, but at the same time I was proud of him. That's the true sign of a writer bringing a character to life. In my mind, Halt lives.
The sex scenes are so extremely hot. I'm a fan of dirty talk when it comes to Smut. And this includes a good deal of that throughout the book. I think the sexual tension & chemistry between these two is so hot that it feels like it literally jumps off the pages.
4048 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Susan Krinard's story is great. It is an original, fast-paced adventure & romance set in a futuristic universe setting she has used before, but with no overlap of characters: 5-stars. The two big-name authors write tired repeats of their typical storylines -- ho-hum stories: 2-stars. Maggie's story is okay but not memorable. I think Susan's story is worth the price of this book used.
I truly enjoyed every part of the book, from the descriptions to the dialogues, from the plot to the writing.
1353 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Over the years I have read many books on science and/or history, some good, some not so good. GG&S ranks a one of the best and, for me, is a true classic. The author, Jared Diamond, is a first class writer and his text is extremely easy to follow even though he covers some highly complex concepts. As in his other books, Diamond's style is like taking a class in anthropology or sociology, only with out the mid-term finals. GG&S was a best seller and winner of many awards for science books; Aventis, Phi Beta Kappa and Pulitzer. All this attention did not prevent it from being controversial and, to this day, subject to intense debate among his peers in the scientific community. In GG&S you will read one mans interpretation and conclusions that may, or may not, differ from another writers point of view. We, as the interested layperson, can only benefit from this sort of exchange. Published over 15 years ago many of Diamond's conclusions may have changed, even for him, or possibly been overturned but his basic idea is still valid. (This edition includes a 2003 Afterword by Diamond: "G,G,&S Today" that addresses many of these issues) Prior to about 40 thousand years ago all humans were stone-age hunter-gatherers that lived in isolated bands or family groups that probably viewed all strangers with suspicion. What happened to change that simple beginning into the highly disparate societies that we have today? How is it that some groups seem to have so many advantages of modern life while others are still living as hunter-gatherers? But, whatever social system they are living under, people are basically the same. Australian Aborigines are just as intelligent and capable of coherent thought as any upper-class European, they only differ in their environmental life style. Racial differences do not play a part in who are the "haves" and who are the "have-nots". So, if race is not a factor, what is? Concepts like; continental axis orientation, geographical diffusion, domestication potential of plants and animals all help to clarify the issue. The development of agriculture led to a more settled life style and the beginning of complex societies. Domestication of animals for work or food resulted in exposure to new germs and, in some cases, immunity to certain diseases that were specific to the region of origin. The list goes on; pottery making, metallurgy, exploitation of maritime resources and trade options. All these factors, and more, have contributed to who, and when, will be the first to develop the guns, germs, and steel needed for their enterprising ventures into exploration and conquest. While I had no technical problems with this Kindle edition there are some "publisher omissions" that are unfortunate. Missing are the photo portraits of people from around the world as well as many of the maps and, lastly, the index. You would think that a high caliber publisher like W.W. Norton would put a little more effort and care into their e-reader releases.
8888 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Typical Georgette Heyer. Delightful characters, strong dose of humor, no sex because it just isn't needed to make it a good story.
6312 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Roddy Doyle was born in Dublin in 1958 and saw his first novel, "The Commitments", published in 1987. It was later adapted for the big screen, a version that saw Star Trek's Colm Meaney and a very young Andrea Corr among the cast. "The Snapper" was firs published in 1990 and is the second book in his "Barrytown Trilogy".
- But all your selfishness and your foolish acts actually endanger yourself, your lover as well as your sisters and your whole family .... OH NOOOOOOOO, I don't care, I caaaaaaant, I am hopelessly in LUV.
7871 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Curl up and treat yourself to some pure escapism. H.P. Lovecraft's imagination will take you to weird climes and ancient
Josh Lanyon simply makes me believe. Whether it is a hostile ocelot in a weird place or a unexpected love story unlikely to happen. He makes it up, he writes it down - and I want to believe it. When it's Lanyon's work it's guaranteed to be charming, clever, extremely well written and simply compelling. This time it is a story with two guys who turned out to be the angels to one another...
3247 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 You can't go wrong with the Kellerman books. Another good story with a surprising ending. Filled with knowledge and values that are good for all of us.
There were times I really felt like slapping Trick for his cruelty, but I also wanted them to get together.
added to the plot. The book itself is actually very good, especially close to the end.
Of all the books in this series, this is my son's favorite thus far. The preparations for war and the descriptions of the tactics used in battle are really interesting.
The story is mostly funny and it doesn't last long in the life of the two main characters, only few days, but there is a nice Epilogue that let you have a glimpse in their future life. It also avoids almost all the angst usually linked to a gay relationship in a "unwelcoming" setting, only one man has something to say against Tucker and Micah's relationship, and inside their home, all other people around are supporting and happy, like it was the only thing they were expecting. So there is no really trouble among Tucker and Micah, if not only a bit of stubbornness from both side, exactly like on those old sweet romance I loved so many years ago. The Convenient Husband is a modern tale with an old sweet feeling. The only bittersweet feeling I had was for Tucker's grandfather, even if he has not really any scenes, he seemed a very interesting man, and it was very sad to see him gone. Also the other old man of the story, Micah's uncle, Juan, reserves a nice surprise to the reader and even to Micah's himself, and in the epilogue, the author hints to a story that I would really like to read, a love story where one of the characters is 69 years old and the other one 35... a may december relationship with plus a silver romance in it... really something the author should consider to write.
Charles Cornick isn't just the Marrok's son; he is also the Enforcer or Assassin who acts on his father's behalf to settle problems among werewolves and take care of (read:kill) those that need to be dealt with. His mere presence instills fear and awe in those around him, wolf and human alike, because of his dominant Alpha nature. His inner wolf immediately bonds with Anna and chooses her as his mate. This takes Charles by surprise, as he had all but given up finding a mate after being alone for over 200 years. When he realizes how Anna has been abused, he can barely control his rage and anger. Anna isn't just any werewolf, and she is not a submissive. She is an Omega, a rare werewolf to be treasured. She cannot be controlled by the Alpha, which is why she was able to summon the Marrok in the first place. Leo obviously knew what she was and that is why he had to beat her down. He tried to control her by breaking her, but Anna didn't quite break. As an Omega, her gift is to bring peace and a sense of calm to the pack and those around her. Anna is stunned because there is so much that she does not know about being a werewolf, and she had never even heard of an Omega!
This short read was ok, but didn't impress me very much as a large part of the premise was utterly absurd. The conclusion that Lacey jumped to was not believable. Instead of the myriad of reasons most women come up with for failed relationships - thinking they are not pretty, too fat, too serious, etc. The only reason it could possibly be is sex. We weren't provided any specific reasoning for this such as she was accused of being frigid or something. I also didn't buy the alpha aspect with Nick. He was labeled that way over and over again, but didn't really pull it off, and act it. When he made statements such as "you see me as sexless" and I want you to see me as a man. With most true alphas, it would never be a question.
4251 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these. It's nice to have to my collection. Nostalgia complete.
Can two alpha rivals fall in love? What if one feels betrayed by the other?
9494 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Hard to put it down.
By the way I must admit, reading this made me want to go learn how to knit! :o)
Jane Porter is a submissive woman who is partners with her best friend. They own an RSVP business that caters to those in need of even planning.
9118 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 yep, this is a good one!! whew, what a fun read!! gonna be looking for more from Robin!
2466 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read. No one embarrassing covers on the bus for people to use as an excuse to bother you. I love it on my kindle and the books don't clutter up my house.
1027 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Okay here's the deal. This gramar in this book isn't like any other books. I tell people who are worried about their writing styles to read this book. It is amazing that a book with such a style was accepted and got published. The story is good, it just takes a while to get use to the writing style. It's definitely different which doesn't mean it is definitely bad.
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I really wish i could rate this as no stars but you cant. the only reason you should buy this is for your one year old child.
I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
who embraces everyone on a humanitarian level.
The potion maker, Sylvia, has secrets to protect and a stepdaughter's season to finance. She has no time for Vailmont and everything to loose if he comes too close. Unfortunately, he is very attractive. Could her family spell book help her find a way to control her feelings ?
This book is awful. Don't bother with it.
8012 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm recommending that you get this series for your own personal library and make sure you read them in order for otherwise you'll be confused with the complete picture that the author is portraying to you!!! Although each book can be read as a standalone book, it's just better to read them in order for you to get everything right in your mind! This is one of the best series that I have had the pleasure and privilege to be able to read and I would really recommend that you get it for yourself and then you will find yourself curled up in your favorite chair reading about this amazing place and wishing that you were there too!!!
If anything, you find yourself wishing the prose was a little less compressed and intense, that the suspense and sense of menace were somewhat more drawn out. But the quick succession of events and phantasmagorical images immerse you in what truly becomes an epic.
The clues were totally unsubtle, the heroine very stupid. Why would she rush off to confront someone whom she suspects of fraud and murder, thus giving him plenty of time to cover his tracks? Her relationship with her lover is most unconvincing, as she asks him to wire her an enormous sum of money and agrees to marry him, but then doesn't bother to check her emails.
The strength of the works is Chandler's descriptive prose, which quickly captures the dark mood he's obviously after. In particular, he opens his stories strongly, sucking the reader in with the first paragraph. So if you forget about the weaknesses in plot, allowing yourself to instead be captured in the moment of the writing, this book will be more enjoyable.
2160 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When Remington Lassiter was attacked by a rogue werewolf in "Without Reservation", J.L. Langley's previous novel, he was left shredded and near-death. Jake Romero, a werewolf who had been acting as a bodyguard for Keaton in that story, found Remi, recognized him as his mate, and gave Remi his blood to heal him. This also turned Remi into a werewolf himself. Remi was raised by an abusive father who is horribly homophobic. Remi tries to protect his younger brother Sterling from the father since Sterling still lives at home. Should Remi do anything to anger his father Dirk, it will be taken out on the Sterling. Unfortunately, Remi's closest friends are gay, and merely visiting them will anger the father.
7808 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What is gay? What action could Duke or Mav do that would define them as gay? This is a game of challenges and dares as these two college roommates do all things gay while hiding behind dares and challenges. It made for a very sexy fun read.
4202 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Had to read everything Ms. Shayne wrote. Even gave up my addiction to all things televised and online. Yep, that good!
Even though I gave the book two stars (I am a huge Lynne Graham fan) I don't recommend the book. It just has nothing to recommend it. It doesn't have any bit of spark or passion in it. I love her earlier works, but this is not an example of her best work in my opinion.
7057 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Johnson does a wonderful job of providing sense of place, including mysticism into the story without overwhelming it, and writing excellent dialogue with wry humor. But mostly, it's the interesting characters about I want to know more. I'm only sorry this is the first book as it means I have to wait another year for his next book. Highly recommended.
8843 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wow, what a story. If you're looking for a fun mystery, this is not your book. This is the story of an extremely dysfunctional family living in a sprawling manor house in Cornwall. The father, Adam Penhallow, is a manipulative tyrant who delights in baiting each one of his children until they explode. I agree with one other reviewer that the expository portion of the book is hugely long, during which Heyer creates each character down to a refined brush stroke, and illustrates how poorly equipped they are to deal with one another. This includes Faith, the old man's second wife. Faith is at first a sympathetic character but she soon becomes pathetic --- like many of her Penhallow relations. I am frankly not sure I could recommend this book as heartily as I have done with almost all of Heyer's books. There is something so grindingly tragic about this story. In many ways it reminded me of An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser .... a dark book indeed.
There is nothing Muhammad can do to change your sentence or your destiny - Muhammad learnt this and this book describes that clearly.
285 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Hmmm, not everyone is going to see things or do things the same way. That's life. We all just have to deal with it in harmony.
3. The Poverty of Philosophy, p. 122 (takes into account the changes and corrections introduced by Marx into the copy presented to N. Utina in 1876).
Putting your stories right up there with Gena, Christina,and Jeaniene for me.
9753 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lilly is finally returning to the Congo to be a nurse in the very hospital her parents served in and where she lived as a young girl. While waiting for her last flight that will take her to her new home in the jungle she meets up with a force of man named Case McCord. Case is familiar with the Congo and doesn't think Lilly will last very long. There is an instant attraction there and Case sees right away in her eyes her determination to prove otherwise. When soldiers attack some nearby villages several children come to their camp. Case and Lilly set out to find the mother of four of the children. Through these trips they get to know each other and the attraction is growing. Case is everything Lilly has ever wanted. He's thoughtful, kind, protective and knows what she's thinking, but he's not a believer. Lilly will soon have to choose between her love and her faith. Which will it be?
If Leo survives tonight, I shall be very surprised. If I survive you, Ill be equally surprised. -Charles
3379 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very exciting western.
Enjoy---I Did.
4228 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and certainly gives you the feeling of conditions in WWI in the skies over France and Germany. Well written and extremely informative
They are still classics though and I enjoyed re-reading them.
313 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Since I can remember this book studied, quoted and I never understood what this was about and the purpose of it. My opinion is Ramblings of a delusional man. Read about 50 pages and didn't understand anything. Deleted it.
6164 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the beginning of a fantasy series with Riders who uses long lost magic and a kingdom on the brink of war. A good start is what I would say.
I gave this book four stars because of the very distracting and obvious spelling and grammar errors. I'll give it five stars if it is properly edited because it is an entertaining read with thought-provoking ideas.
Other than that it really was a nice, fluffy read :)
6702 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 It is rare that I purchase a book and then give up on it. REALLY rare. This is one of those very few examples. Her style of writing frustrated me no end and I wanted to give up a long time before I finally did. Never again!
Beyond the dancing princesses story, there are numerous other fairytale and mythical elements to the novel. Jena has a pet frog, whose thoughts she can hear. There are vampire-type creatures, fairies of all different sorts, and a witch who plays a key role. These elements all blend well into an intriguing and easy to read tale. Jena is an engaging narrator, and the other characters are well realized. Even the villains have some depth.
28 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Professor Nicholas Van Tassel, now in his later years is traveling on a train heading from New England to Florida to attend his sister's funeral. On the trip, he writes his memoirs, beginning in 1899, when he rescued Etna Bliss and her niece in a hotel fire. Through his writings, you'll discover how his love for her turned into an obsession and the price he was willing to pay to be with her.
7312 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 k I'm back and better now! First off let me say I LOVE THE MYTHOLOGY in this book!! I loved Kit and his character is a true warrior and guardian! He has never wanted anything put do his duty and he did just that proudly! He dreams of Jesse and they are some HOT HOT DREAMS!!! Jesse is a photographer who dreams of Kit and his crazy world. One dream is different and now Jesse needs to find out if any of this is real so she goes to the bar that Kit has told her all about. Don't want to say anymore though. It's just a hot, steamy, great read!!!
As a beekeeper myself, I enjoyed the beekeeping descriptions. The author is incorrect though about the mites, assuming she means Varroa mites. The book was written in the 60s, the mites did not arrive in this country until the late '80s. Therefore my rating of only a 4.
7435 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am not sure if the word "enjoyed" is the right word to explain my experience of reading this book. Most of the time I spent chewing my nails, banging my head against the wall....Haymore certainly knows how to pile on the angst and anguish. Every time I thought "things can't get worse", they did! This book certainly is different...not then usual hearts and roses historical romance but I loved it. I loved the vile villain. I was captivated by the three-way love quandary. I adored Garrett, who I hope finds his true love in the next book of the series. My final advice: if you like sexy and gritty you'll love this book. If you want 'lovey dovey', this book is not for you.
4716 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love fantasy and these books give you that. The characters are so easy to love or hate. If you are looking for a series of good fantasy books these are the ones.
Author Stormy Glenn gives readers another fun, steamy and suspense filled tale in Full Moon Mating. There is a large cast of great characters yet the heroes manage to stand out with heart, intelligence and carnal encounters. No big surprises in Full Moon Mating but that doesn't take away from the enjoyment factor! You can always count on Ms. Glenn for a good story and Full Moon Mating is total entertainment.
I have to give major kudos to the author for the delicate balance struck between making Will a damaged man with a wide open vulnerability demonstrating his self deprecating view of himself steeped in honesty, yet showing his quiet understated inner strength. There was no cheap self talk going on, obvious and insincere ways an author can give the character strength to keep moving forward in a believable way. Will came across as a brutally honest man, knowing his weaknesses and his past marked him. Knowing how his life was a shell of what life is supposed to be, yet being content with the fact that it wasn't worse than it had been in the past, or could have been as a result.
3704 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 With Will drugged and "Evanlyn" needing to act the story provides a good need to progress making it impossible to put down.
The fight scenes were exciting and extremely vivid, as usual. I can't decide which are the best - the fight with the fallen angel or the deadly fight with Cerberus. In any case, each scene (whether a fight scene or any scene in general) is described in such a way that I felt like I was there. I also felt that this story had a bit more depth to it and the laws and hierarchy of the vampires more fully explained, as the world building has developed and evolved. The end of the story has a slight twist and, although this book could be read as a stand alone, I am now looking forward to reading the next intriguing installment in the series, Winter's Kiss.
The dishonesty displayed in their attempts to convince and their deviousness to achieve their aims know no limits as they pursue their absurd long discredited beliefs.
Why you ask? These are short books, don't be fooled by 4000 lines, the last third of the book is sypnosis of other books, I've actually read 3 in one day and it wasn't a stretch to do it.
9907 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I received a copy of this book from the author after I purchased the Marriage List and reviewed it. Ms. McFalls has an easy flowing style of writing. Her characters are very easy to identify with. I love a book I can lose myself in - and this is one of those. I know that a book can't just keep going, but I really was hoping to see what happened to Iona and Nathan after this book. Maybe when Ms. McFalls writes about Iona's sister, I will get my wish. I used to devour Regency Romances, but a few years ago I lost my taste for them. Well, after these two books, I'm back to reading Regency again. If you want a "feel good" book, try this one, you won't be disappointed.
3319 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This one has lots of drama and intrigue. It kept me awake because I had to see what would happen next. It was worth losing some sleep.
3148 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So well written. Smart. Such spontaneous imagination. Completely believable in the self talk. Too bad T Ray could not be a compassionate man who n the end.
2046 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One note before I start this review...
7750 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The main plot of the story wasn't too bad. The part that was confusing was the age of the character. Although the main characters were over the age of 60 a lot of times I found them acting like people my age (37) or younger. Also, I am somewhat tech-savy, but was a little put off by references to outdated gadgets. I actually had to Google what a Palm Treo was. This book is probably best for people over 60. I also found it to be a very hard hard. It seemed to take me forever to get through it.
I would be part of a HLProject today, in fact, I think I'm part of an unorganized version already. Morris Borman, in his seminal work The Twilight of American Culture , calls us 21st Century digital scribes, a title I hold with most esteem.
The sentences are stark and simplistic, befitting the viewpoint of an uneducated teenager. The author does a terrific job of staying in character. The descriptions are left mostly to the imagination of the reader, as Alice simply sees her world as drab and colorless.
Really short book though and I flew through it in about an hour!
Marx was a remarkable man and is not much read among his critics. Do yourself a favor and make this the year you discover this man and his thoughts.
Jake Romero has been waiting for Remi to admit his feelings for him.
4217 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read several "Ace" books, both written from the personal view and second person historical. But, here, bishop is direct, to the point and manages to be entertaining. This book was written shortly after Bishop had been taken out of service and working in Washington, D.C. helping bring the U.S. air effort up to speed- basically, giving lectures and talking up the sales of War bonds. Although some of his amazing aerial combat record has been challenged (he was one of the few allied flyers who's kills did not have to be confirmed by ground observers) in modern times, I could find nothing much in his account to see him as an embellisher. However, although his writing seem authentic, I was a little disturbed by the lack of emotion in his writing. He tries to explain this in a few paragraphs salted through the writing, but, it just gave me a kind of feeling he was being overly flippant about the whole ordeal he had experienced. I am a combat veteran of Vietnam era and could not possibly write something about my own experiences with that sort of machine-like objectivity. Perhaps, I am being too critical. It is possible this style if writing about it is a way of protecting himself from feeling too emotional about it all. It had to have been a terrible experience. Bishop is also rather self aggrandizing. There is little humility to his writing. Although, this could simply be his type-A coming out. Most of the Aces of any war on all sides are very self motivated, aggressive types who think about the enemy as prey animals and not as human beings being horribly killed. If they did, they simply could not carry on, I suppose. As for the writing style, I found Bishop to be fairly skilled and somewhat entertaining. Don't expect to be overwhelmed with prose here. This is a matter of fact personal account, written with some clarity and factual story telling, with few words wasted.
4110 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have several different versions of the Bible in 'hard copy'. Nice to have one available on my Kindle for when I travel.
3581 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read the books out of order by accident starting with Clayton, then Dex (my fav) then Justin. I loved this book because it was sad, funny, sweet & sexy all rolled up in one. The author makes you fall in love with these characters. I love the Madaris brothers. To me it was steamier version of Debbie Macomber' Manning series (which I love). I'm so glad I happened upon this author by chance. I've read all three brothers, Trevor, now I'm off to read Uncle Jake' story. Love those brothers.
I had a couple of technical issues with the narrative at the beginning of the book, which felt a little repetitive as the plot and characters were starting to be identified and introduced, and Jenna's friend Casey refers to her students' book analysis of Dostoevsky as themes and I've never heard that before in that context, so I wasn't totally sure what exactly Casey meant. It becomes a plot point, so I wish I'd had a clearer picture. Other than those few small points, which didn't detract much from the reading experience, I was thrilled with this book and think Rose has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the romantic suspense genre. She blends both aspects together flawlessly and provides top notch entertainment while doing so. I can't wait to read more. I can only hope it's a lot more. 4.5 Stars.
7653 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a nice book with some insights, but it just tickles your imagination. I'm sure that the author made the most of a few hour interview, but it left me wanting more...which I guess is the sign of a good author.
9983 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ms. Clare has no trouble writing novelas with punch! Its got everything wrapped up in a short read for those times you need a quick shot of I team sweet hotness.
9816 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Yes the latin is a bit of a stumbling block but also enhanced the ancient tale. The story is well written and David deserves kudos for that alone. Pre Med and Catholic upbringing sure helped me deciphering arcane phrazes and quotes. You can certainly follow the story without translation. I liked the visit to Rome and wish that were longer. Peace.
No doubt about it: Abagnale was uniquely a product of his time. While it's entertaining to read his unbelievably brash exploits, one has to remember that most of his crimes took place during the late 50s through the early 70s, long before the Internet, centralized crime databases, ACH systems, or any of the anti-terrorism banking policies existed. As such, most of what occurs in this book would be all but impossible to pull off today. Still, a lafge part of Abagnale's success also came from his inflappable confidence, keen eyes, sharp wit, and a little luck. One key thing his narrative makes clear: the weakest link in any security system is a gullible person, and just acting like you're doing what you're supposed to be doing often dupes people.
Captain Melina Dmitros is a top-notch Galactic Alliance officer who's paid her dues. After receiving a distress message from the Prime ambassador party, she steps in to aid them. When she finally meets the future Prime leader face-to-face, she is ambushed by the biological force of the Prime mating urge. She is his gemate, his fated match and a Lost One. Her body will not allow her to survive without him, regardless of how she feels. Wulf is willing to do whatever it takes to claim and protect his mate so that they may persevere against their enemies.
Parts of story *of course every author just HAS to put in a "twist"* are thrown in pointlessly ("We have a great revelation to tell you! It has nothing to do with the story, but we'll talk about it for 5 pages incoherently and unrealistically!"). Little side bits not very well developed and transitions between scenes are painful. Think Old Spice commercial. No offense to Old Spice Guy.
Anna Mae loves her husband, but it's been a while since she and Harley shared much more than frustration. They're on the brink of losing the farm they both dearly love because of the severe drought and the depressed economy. Out of desperation, Harley decides to take a WPA job, which will mean leaving his wife and two little girls. Anna Mae, unhappy about the situation, doesn't even say good-bye to her husband, and they part in anger.
Fuad R Qubein
If you haven't read the other titles in this series, I'd highly recommend doing so - not because it's necessary to understand this book but because they're delightfully fun. In order, they are:
The line between good and evil is at times blurred, as motives among the questers are revealed. It is a gritty and often violent tale, one that will not appeal to the squeamish. The descriptions of both action and place are detailed and graphic, and if at times the dialog is somewhat confused as to whether it is old English or modern English, it is nonetheless a gripping tale.
Guess what you dolts? No matter how many times it is stressed that other naked guys do not turn you on you ARE gays or bisexual. If you are a gay guy it is my impression that maybe a person whom you are not attracted to does not have to turn you on, just as every guy does not have to turn me on as straight woman.
9757 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sometimes you begin reading a book and you have no idea if it is just going to be naughty due to the genre. Then when you come across a storyline that keeps you going it is always a fun ride.
7554 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I must admit i fell in love with Nate and look forward to the continuation of his and Amanda's story. I love Ms. Allen's fresh new world and her view of vampires is delightful. Beyond the Darkening was an excellent read. However it was not perfect. The work would benefit from the use of an editer. The gramatical errors became annoying. I gave it 4 stars due to this and look forward to book 2 in this series. I consider myself lucky to have stumbled across this fine work and would suggest it to anyone interested in a short easy read.
981 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The gist is that of a captured U boat commander and his diary. Tells of triumphs and woes underwater and on land. Meets a girl and it goes from there. I liked it!
Although she trusts Gage, Hailey is nevertheless slow to trust his feelings for her as anything more than transient. But having gotten her attention with some really great sex, Gage easily wins her heart with his unending patience and the ways he shows her how much she means to him as a person and friend, instead of just a bed partner.
5867 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Despite my bound collections of Austen on bookshelves, it is so nice to be able to dip into any of this author's works while waiting for a tram or sitting in a waiting room. This is where Kindle is particularly brilliant.
5950 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome story line and character development. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone. I will read more books by this author.
With the plethora of vampire stories on the market, it becomes necessary for an author to be creative when writing about vampirism. Author Lora Leigh has created vampires in Knight Stalker that are able to walk in the sun and not be affected by other traditional/mythical items of protection such as crosses, holy water and garlic.
1534 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Faye Kellerman has woven a mystery with intriguing characters set within a Jewish community. Peter Decker is a Los Angeles detective thrust into a rape, then murder case filled with enough suspects to keep the reader up late, trying to figure out the culprit. Meanwhile, he battles romantic feelings for a beautiful widow which threaten his investigation. A very satisfying book!!
Taking place more or less in tandem with the events in Wolf Signs, Tad learns about Robyn's sudden induction into her wolf side, meets up with Missy, and has his world ROCKED. It's pretty fabulous. Plus PLUS, there's a deserted cabin of sorts. I love me some deserted cabin goodness. Especially if sexy times take place.
Action scenes were long and drawn out, which slowed the pace more than I would have liked. The final part of the book where the battle was over and the surviving characters recuperated was also a bit too drawn out for my tastes.
This is a book that will not be put away on a shelf and be forgotten, it will be reopen, reread and rediscover the complexities of myself to come to a place where I am truly happy. Always searching and discovering the possibilities that is out there, beckon me to take. Risking everything to be true to myself.
1234 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am one lucky reader, two books in a row, great literature. The second was this one, THE WONDEROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO by Junot Diaz, hey, it won the Pulitzer Prize, nuf, said. This is the story of Oscar and really his family, immigrants, and their struggles with life. Just marvelous prose, lots of Spanish, but if I can deal with it, so can you. Great read, great literature. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
"I couldn't see who swam in the darkness, who wore shadows like a second skin."
The characters are a lot of fun in their wackiness. Nigel is somehow charming and comical, gross yet gallant. He's an engaging enigma who somehow has captured Alice's blind adoration. Of all the characters, I felt he was the one with the most life. Alice herself felt to me like she didn't quite reach her full potential as a character. She was almost there, but felt a little lacking somehow. Perhaps it was the choices she made and the way she went about things that didn't seem quite right. The other characters were quirky and fitting to their roles in the story. Leslie and Sunglasses, two main characters that have a lot of impact on the direction of Alice's life, seemed to disappear for a while in the middle of the book, leaving me to momentarily forget what Alice's conflict actually was. For that reason, it felt a bit like a few major sections to a story that came together at the end, but didn't interconnect as well as I had anticipated. In spite of some explanation, I still didn't feel like I totally understood Nigel's connection to the entire story.
1097 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a good western adventure!
I have since seen the movie and enjoyed it much, yet the book is even more incredible.
What I liked: As any good book does, this one starts off with intrigue in the very first paragraph. What's great about the story is that the intrigue never stops. It may slow, or even hit a bit of a lull, but there's more than enough going on that you just HAVE to know what's going to happen next... or how will that problem be overcome; or even can it be overcome? I liked that very much.
Rafe is the sweetest guy ever, so patient and understanding you just want to eat him up. To Do List is a story full of warmth and holiday family traditions, and it's easy to see why Lauren Dane is such a well-loved author. You'll definitely want to read this one.
when I have a wait for and appointment.
3.5 stars
Also, it bears noting that I listened to the audiobook of this, read by Kim Mai Guest (who also read Kill Me Softly). She is an amazing narrator. I think I'll listen to anything read by her!
Unfortunately for our darling Megan, her destined mate has grown up being taught to hate and hide his inner wolf by a Mother who, while obviously mated to a wolf herself, thinks that that part of them are nothing more than beasts. She does a good one on him mentally and due to his Fathers love of his mate, he allowed it without saying anything until the damage was done.
2. Vivian Arend's Tidal Wave: Forces of Nature, Book 1 - a light, lusty read with frolicking dolphins
7754 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Couldn't put it down.a mystery with humor thrown in to make a great story with characters you would like to know that help the police solve murders.
Second, in the last half of the book where ESP experiments are introduced, it must be said that the quality of the science begins to slip back into the danger zone, even to the noise level. Most of the experiments in this section follows the well-hewn contours of "near science" of testimonials and singular non-peer reviewed reports instead of what I would call "real science." These are techniques practiced by those who are just a bit too anxious to make the necessary connections between "real science" and "near-science." Had the author allowed the science of those experiments to speak for themselves as was the case in the first half of the book, this would have been a world-class production.
9073 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I somewhat enjoyed this book but Sommer annoyed me so much. I get that you want to be independent and do things on your own but she took that to the extreme. Her friend kept trying to explain to her why she should accept help but she was too stubborn and prideful to listen. The same thing happened with her and Caleb. She was too set in her thought of who he was to open up to him and see how he really felt about her. That's why I couldn't give this book five stars. I am looking forward to Tasha's story and to see how the pack reacts to Sommer being the alphas mate.
177 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a story where the female protagonist finds strength within her she didn't know she had. She tries to help a fellow student at the military academy who turns on her and ends up being a scapegoat. She is forced to resign from the military academy. In order to get her away from the bad press, her father sends her on a broken down transport that's headed for the scrap yards. There are adventures along the way and our unwitting captain gets caught up in a galactic war, putting her in untenable situations from which she draws on her experience and military training to save her ship and her crew.
Not sure why I read this one - I'm curious - I don't know much about this type of stuff - so why not (plus it got good reviews and highly recommended for a good "smutty" read) And Yes it was :)
6497 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I started this novel with high hopes, but these were dashed not long into the slow-moving plot. I found it very hard to believe that the main character could keep asking why the "villain" did this or that? It was obvious what he was doing which was ripping off the father for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
410 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My five star rating is based on the quality of this handsome edition of one of the classics of political philosophy. Classics of this magnitude, whether Adam Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS, Tocqueville's DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA, or THE FEDERALIST PAPERS have achieved a status that makes the assigning of a rating rather silly. Regardless of one's feelings about Marxism or Communism, a work of such gigantic influence is of such a status that rating it is almost silly. It is one of the constitutive artifacts of our culture.
This book was a waste of my time.
Ellie and Michael have the perfect marriage but then she discovers he is having an affair with the red thonged 'vixen-md'. He then acts in a manner so duplicitous and despicable we need a scene or two with him to make sense of it, but no, we're just given to expect that he will act in this awful way, well, because he can? because men do? Mara and Josh struggling over a pre nup are not much better, though when Mara asks Josh why he loves her, we're not surprised that he can't get beyond 'good in bed' as we can't see what they see in each other either. Jenn and Eric are nearly 5 years into their marriage and now her ex returns on the scene.
6368 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a dark read that pulls you in from the start and never lets go! After finishing this book, I immediately bought and read Judgment 2: Mercy. The best thing is that neither was a cliffhanger!! If you enjoy dark reads with a HEA, I highly recommend both!
3545 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An excellent review of court decisions for those of us who may have been trying to persue our own lives without feeling a need to monitor the legal trends that closely. A real eyeopener and good read.
Unwrapped is WONDERFUL! From start to finish Jaci Burton had my attention. This book is HOT. I will warn you, this book does have a mnage scene, but it isn't what the whole book is about.
and at service.
The descriptions of the landscape take over pages of what should have been well-written mystery. Nothing in this novel was a mystery and the ending felt as though the author had suddenly realised that she has to finish the book, so rushed through the final denouement in a page or two.
She doesn't really care about anyone but herself. Her best friend is obviously sick. (Shouldn't she be able to smell it? She can smell yesterday's lunch.) She almost notices something is wrong twice but decides to stop thinking about anyone else and focus on her pity party instead.
THE CONVENIENT MARRIAGE is one of Georgette Heyer's more popular Georgian-era rom-com's, and for good reason. It has all the requisite winning elements: a wealthy and eligible hero, a young nave heroine, greedy relatives, a scheming mistress and a revengeful rake. Add in a duel, a sword fight, highway robbery, abduction, switched identities and scandalous behavior, and you are in for comedic high jinxes and uproarious plot twists. As I laughed out loud at the preposterous plot machinations in the synopsis, I thought to myself, "How does Heyer do it? How can she take us on such an outrageously wild ride and make it believable?" I was soon to find out.
8362 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have spent two and a half days reading this trilogy and I loved it! Ok so it's a fairy tale I don't care! I loved the characters and the twist in the plots and I will be sad that there isn't more in the series!
The chapters alternate between the stories of Will and Evanlyn as prisoners with the Skandians, and Horace and Halt on their trip through Gallica. Halt is old and very wise. He is able to teach the young knight Horace a thing or two about strategy and honor on their travels. Will is able to help Evanlyn during the short sojourn on the island of Skorghijl, waiting out the winter storms with the raiding party, and also keep up his spirits and fitness. But when they return to Jarl Erak's home of Hallasholm, Evanlyn is made a house slave, and Will becomes a yard slave, toiling in terrible cold until he becomes addicted to warmweed, and forgets who he is. Jarl Erak respects Will's bravery and skill, and hates to see him addicted and treated so poorly. He decides to help Will and Evanlyn try to escape.
I also enjoy the many fairytale themes pulled in throughout the book. From the 12 Dancing Princesses premise, to Goblin Fruit overtones, and many, many more, it was clear to me that Juliet Marillier is gifted at being clever without being bogged down by the inclusion of clever ideas. Yay!
There are lots of stories in the second book of the series, though. Ravirn's friendship with Melchior -- the webgoblin he created, designed, programmed, and eventually gave independence to - is still at the forefront of the adventure. Likewise, Cerice - Ravirn's lady love - returns with a host of new issues as well. Her webgoblin's name is Shara, but she has a tendency to take a human form that looks an awful lot like Mae West, complete with ample charms and double entendre enough to make a sailor blush.
1815 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really quite enjoyed this story. After being falsely imprisoned Ryder Braddock Viscount Blackwood finally gets released after five years of pure hell. He returns to his home only to find his house falling apart, his uncle and cousin residing in it and his household materials have been sold off on account of his cousins gambling addiction, but the biggest surprise is that his uncles step-daughter is residing at his home too. He finds she is the most captivating women he has ever encountered. After thinking this woman is somehow married to his cousin it comes out that she is really married to him. He wonders how this illegal marriage came about while he was in prison and he feels that he cannot trust Jessie for that she must be a gold digging liar, but he cannot resist the pull his body has to her and he cannot resist the temptation of consuming everything about her. Ryder does have a horrible addiction to opium that he acquired in prison, though it was hard to see Ryder's addiction to opium play out and through the struggles he had with it I felt myself wanting him to overcome this addiction. He finds that is addiction to Jessie is more powerful than anything else if she could just love him and if he could just trust her. Overall this was a great story and I really enjoyed it. Because of the sexual content I would recommend 18+ on this one!
Four stars for this beauty.
It's innocent, if slightly indecent fun. About as indecent as the shy and a little uptight Hailey Jennison gets, actually. She and her friends get together every Friday night for some very specific girl time. Gathering around the window in her friend's apartment, lights off, snacks and drinks in hand, they look out the window and down into the apartment of the man they refer to as Mr. Tool.
If you're into complete, LMAO books...this is the most brilliant of gems to add to your collection.
As usual for Ms. Jackson, this book is well-formatted and meticulously edited.
3329 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the most complex and convoluted storyline of the three books in this series, and I almost lost interest, but I hung in there and I'm so glad I did. This turned out to be a very good book, but it does require a bit of patient whimsy on the part of the reader, at least in the beginning.
4775 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I got this as a freebie for the kindle and I must say for free, it was enjoyable. The story is a short one, it is about Lacey, who is a personal trainer and appears to have problems keeping men longer than a few months. Story starts off with her finding her boyfriend cheating on her with her friend Christy. She didn't feel sadness for Evan, the guy she's been seeing for the past 6 months. She was more sad about the fact that she was single again, lonely and wasn't sure why she couldn't keep a guy interested.
Most of the characters, especially the sheriff and his best friend, are vividly drawn.
8224 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I usually do not read a book of any kind featuring male on male relationships but I have to admit that this book was a delightful surprise. I loved it and Ms. Andrews made the relationship work and believable. I will be looking for more books by this talented author and would definitely highly recommend it. Great for steaming up a gloomy day.
7229 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely loved this book. It was all so innocent in the beginning. Jane Porter is a fantastic character. This is one book I will read again. The 2nd and 3rd book are even better. I absolutely loved them as well. When you get hooked on this book, you will buy the whole series, including Hott for Teacher which is book 4. I haven't found book 5 yet. It seems to have disappeared fron the book buying world, which is really sad, because I want more. A definite must-read in your collection. If anyone knows what book 5 in this series is called and where I can buy it, please comment on this review. Thankyou.
728 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There is so much information packed into each daily issue that I just don't have time to read it all and read my other books and kindle magazines too. All the news that makes the New York Times such a great newspaper is included in the Kindle edition minus the ads. If you have time to read it daily it is well worth the $19.99 monthly subscription price.
Now that I've read the novella, I sincerely wish I had read them in the correct order. It all makes sense now! And even though I'm forced to give this novella a good rating, I'm still tee'd off that I had to buy it separately from "Cry Wolf." My cynical side regards novellas as just another way to gouge readers into paying extra for information that should be part of a full-sized novel.
+ Domitian
As the author emphasises, the daily ACTIONS one takes while keeping one's specific goals constantly in mind are the keys to riches.
7020 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I had come across this TV series title several times on Netflix before actually taking the time to watch it. Needless to say, I found it hard not to like Robert Taylor's portrayal of Walt Longmire. After having watched a season-plus of episodes, I decided I needed to read the books, to see what was missing. I was not disappointed.
story. It's well written and very engaging. Remi's submissiveness is
2302 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A new In Death novella, a sci-fi meeting of minds, a witch who would not die, and love triangle between a vampire, were-wolf and a necromancer--four novellas with totally different tones, but all equally engaging reads!
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7426 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 wow this book was soo not what i expected.
It was smoking hot, sweet, funny just really nice. This is the first time I have ever read anything from this author and I am really looking forward to what she has in store.
The character development is excellent, with special attention to the communication and family life of the murderous clan from the primitive world. We learn to care about the close knit families on our side of the fence, but unfortunately some of them don't last long. The pace of the action was brisk, and I felt the time given to introductory explanations was well spent. The Kindle edition was carefully edited.
4192 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As a gay man who is in discernment for the vocational diaconate, Sara Miles' story about her transformation from a radical non-believer to one converted by an all-encompassing understanding of communion both speaks to me and challenges me. It speaks to me as one who came from a life that did not include religion to an understanding of grace that is radical in its inclusion of all people. It is challenging in that her vision of inclusion pushes the boundaries of traditional Episcopal belief, encompassing the poor and disenfranchised of society. I hope, in my ministry, that I can remember Sara's message in making God manifest in this world through feeding all.
In Longmire, Craig Johnson has created a character that obviously appeals to a large number of readers and television viewers. The Wyoming setting is beautifully constructed and there's a solid cast of supporting characters. The mystery itself is a good one, although I thought the solution came basically out of left field.
(which is the sign of a great author) but I can't read another of his books just yet. I need a break from life. which is why I read, as I deal with Life every day at work; I need to check out some fantasy for a bit.
2195 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Worth the read. Impressed
7110 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Remember when you were a kid and you use to pretend you could turn into an animal and do what they could. Well Christine never grew up. and it makes her a great author. And as for Romance. Steamy. This is a short novel and its really not fair. It should be longer. Longer would be good.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
Although I'm not Jewish, Ms. Kellerman's detailed narrative makes learning about Orthodox Judaism a real pleasure.
If you are a revolutionary, a radical or merely a liberal activist you must come to terms with the theory outlined in the Communist Manifesto. Today's political activists are obviously not the first to face this challenge. Radicals, revolutionaries and liberals have had to come to terms with the Manifesto at least since 1848, when it was first published. That same necessity; perhaps surprisingly to some given the changes in the political landscape since then, is true today. Why surprisingly? On the face of it, given the political times, it would appear somewhat absurd to make such a claim about the necessity of coming to terms with the overriding need for the revolutionary overturn of the capitalist order outlined in the Manifesto. It, however, is.
9903 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was about better than I thought it was going to be. I felt like it started a bit slow.... but then it really picked up and I've had s tough time putting out down. Nathan (which happens to be my husband name) is just the kind of man any girl wants to marry. I'm very happy Iona finally came to her senses!
6963 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these books. The characters are so well defined and the humor is great. Also, the descriptions of the Bighorn Mountain area are so vivid. I hope he writes more full books, rather than short stories.
The power lies in Christ as a theological creation for
8222 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is my very first review, but Bob Moats books just made me do it. It may just be me, but hardly ever do I read a complete book in one sitting. This was the second Bob Moats book that i did just that. I find his style of writing so entertaining and fun to read. You visualize everything, the writing is quick, witty, and very entertaining, which I have found to be a joy. I have never found an author who writes a series that I go past three books. I just read the Dominatrix Murders, the third in the series, and immediately came back to get the next one. Mr. Moats writing is the most enjoyable, entertaining style I have found and keep wanting more. So looking forward to the next, and the next.... Old guys (Jim Richards) can still get the lady and take care of the business at had, solving crime.
It's a fantastic read, a great introduction, and I highly recommend it. If you've not read anything by Nalini Singh, I urge you to run out and buy everything you can by her. Her Psy/Changeling stories are absolutely fantastic, and this new series promises to be just as great.
5307 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The author presents a total money makeover in a few "simple" steps.
It should be stressed for the novice to this subject, all three volumes of Capital provide a scientific explanation, as Marx put it, of how the Capitalist system works from the perspective that labor is the underlying essence of all value. If one accepts the basic assumptions made early in Chapter 1 of Capital, Volume 1--that abstract labor is the source of value(1)--Marx's logic flows well, not only through Volume 1, but all the way through Volume 3.
If a son strikes a father, one of his hands is cut off.
The best knitting novel out there.
7838 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great, quick read and was exactly what the description promised...loved the imagination behind "extreme gay chicken." As said, it was a short read so there wasn't a ton of character development, but that didn't seem to take away from the book. The conflict Mav felt about Duke added to the hotness factor. There were some similarities to "Hot Head" (which I loved), but overall, read like a different story.
As soon as I got CRAVE: The Seduction of Snow White I started reading and I couldn't put it down. I have always loved fairy tales and would read them over and over when I was a kid. I was always delighted when I found a new story or a new version of a fairy tale that I loved. That hasn't changed. CRAVE: The Seduction of Snow White is an amazing twist to the story of Snow White. Ms. Yardley's imagination is so brilliant that this adult version is hard to put down. It's all here, the 7 men who take Snow White in, a jealous stepmother who wants to kill her and her Prince--okay, so he's a reporter--who sweeps her off her feet. And did I mention the really hot sex? You've never seen Snow White like this!
6877 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When the Longmire TV series ended on Netflix I had to have more Longmire. So I started the book series. I love it. In the books, you get to know and understand Walt more, which is wonderful. This is the first one I've read but I plan to read the entire series.
6527 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Start with the 1st book in this series and you'll find yourself wrapped up with the characters, the plot lines, the descriptive series and Henry Wright himself.
1068 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Again I found this story to be teal to life and very interesting. It reminds me there is so much pain on this world and with prayer miracles can happen.
4730 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a wonderful short story.
7322 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Translight is an enjoyable and well written story. The characters posses depth and the relationships make sense. It's a difficult balance to provide enough detail and complexity to engage serious readers, while not slowing down the story's momentum - I think he pulled it off here. At times I wanted more, but I finished Translight last night and will by the second book today - so clearly it's worthy of the 4 stars. Doug Farren - thanks and I look forward to reading more of your work.
478 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well, this was an emotionally engaging read although it was my least favorite of the trilogy. That's entirely due to the subject matter though which revolves around the kidnapping, rape and murder of 9-11 year old little girls. Needless to say, as a mother and aunt I had a difficult time dealing with some of the scenes. However, the writing was excellent as always, and had me bawling on a couple of occasions. This is the third and last in a series and can absolutely standalone, but I'd highly recommend 'The Prey' and most especially 'The Hunt' since the couple from that story play a large part in this one. I liked Zack and Olivia, though I had a harder time connecting with her character because of the aloofness she projected. The romance didn't seem to truly take root until the final quarter of the story, but I wound up really loving them as a couple. The ending was satisfying and although the serial child murderer gets his just reward, I felt a little conflicted over how it came about. Overall, if you can stomach the disturbing content you'll probably really enjoy this thrilling but also heart wrenching romantic suspense!
Flash to 2007-Seattle, WA- Briana Connally (Young & Single) wakes up in the Morgue. - she is really dead and it's her spirit we are introduced to. When her guide to the afterlife Carol drags her along through time (backwards) Briana realizes she has many things she has never experienced in her short time on earth and her sadness makes her request a second chance. When Carol tells her it cannot be-she sees an opportunity during a young woman's (Alexandra-Jareth's wife from the 1500's) run to escape her life during childbirth!!! Yes, Briana drops into the historical castle during Alexandra's child labor! Hahaha
To get right to the best part of the book, the first half, the reader may recall that one of the many consequences of "Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle" is that no particle ever stays completely at rest, but remains in constant motion due to a ground state background field of energy in which the universe is constantly interacting with all subatomic matter. We now know that the field that defines this activity (and it is the only field that remains active even at a temperature of "absolute zero") is called the "Zero Point Field." The ultimate epistemological meaning of this most fundamental of scientific concepts is that it more accurately defines the basic background structure of empty space in our universe. That structure is not, as was once thought a vacuum, but instead is a sea of quantum fields all in constant interaction with each other: To wit, a sea of virtual activity that cannot be eliminated by any presently known laws of physics (including at absolute zero!).
600 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read this book before but never thought of giving a review; so I'm going to be re-reading the Argeneau series & finally writing a review.
I have loved USA Today for years and I am glad they came out with this.
Walker has written and published more than 40 books in a variety of genre, so he naturally has learned something about getting a reader's attention. I would suggest, though, the glitches in the transition to Kindle could stand some attention. The typos didn't keep me from reading, but I'm sure they do distract some who might otherwise enjoy the story.
4147 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've learned so much from Cullen, for example: how to take one day at a time; also, what a satisfying exercise it is to wish for the happiness and joy of someone with whom you have a conflict. That is the ultimate forgiveness. Many other lessons come from this beautifully-written, amusing and (often) heartbreaking story. I wept when Cullen talked about lying down on the floor of his tiny cell and covered himself with fall leaves sent from home by his girlfriend. Congratulations to the author for a surprisingly mature and heartfelt memoir about a crushing event in his life. Amazingly, it not only left his soul intact, but created a spiritual master with the power to heal everyone who reads his book.
I don't fully recommend this book to anyone but caution the reader to be wary. Much of the book reads like a treatise and I never did find it actually telling a good story.
Next, we go to the police station where a group of sleep-deprived detectives are on duty: There is Martin Beck, a Detective Superintendent who, for sixteen years, has been stuck in a loveless marriage to his nagging wife, Inga; the boorish and tactless Detective Inspector Gunvald Larsson, a six-foot three behemoth with no social skills; Frederik Melander, who has a photographic memory that enables him to recall arcane facts; and Lennart Kollberg, a portly detective lucky enough to be blessed with a devoted wife who is expecting their first child. The squad has its hands full trying to catch an elusive mugger who strikes again and again with impunity, and even more pressing, a shadowy figure who lures young girls away from their parents, and then proceeds to molest and strangle them.
5428 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Frank Tuttle is quickly becoming one of my favourites. This story is a little more funny than the first one, Dead Man's Rain , but still has a fair bit of action. Our hero has been hired to retrieve a "trophy," but the one holding it will not let it go easily. I loved the 'Misters' in this. My only complaint is that I wish it lasted longer. I hope to see more of this wonderful new world in the future.
Final Verdict: A fascinating look into medieval warfare in a fantastic setting with equally fantastic characters.
This is the story of Collie Flanagan, his brother Bingo (both named after dogs, breaking the family tradition of naming boys after birds) and their chaotic, quixotic family. The boys live in Martha's Vineyard with their mother, father and his brother, Uncle Tom. The family does not have to worry about money, as their grandfather Peregrine is very wealthy. Collie is the antithesis of his immediate family - he wants to have a job, education and plans for the future. Bingo is opposite in every way. A simple day's outing for the boys turns into tragedy and further damages an already unstable family.
9331 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great reading, I know we are not alone...but this book shows how to understand how the Bible and UFO's work together.
Tom
As the second installment of the Best Man Series we get to know Duncan up close.
1.)Even though these works have a definitive Young Adult orientation, I (as an adult with maybe a YA mind) continue to enjoy this series more and more with each book; I look forward to getting a few spare minutes to continue reading. Author Flanagan has a inviting writing style; easy to read and at the same time draws out an intriguing story.
If I just read the Qur'an alone, let alone the bible, I would choose to serve Jesus. He's so amazing!
Specifically, Marx and Engels begin with a tribute to the unparalleled productive capacity of the capitalist organization of production. They freely laud the technological innovations fostered by capitalists' pursuit of surplus value, a process that has dramatically transformed the forces of production and the social relations of production. The result has been rapidly expanding output of industrial and agricultural goods of all kinds.
6389 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 CORDWAINER SMITH was more than a science fiction writer in many ways. His writing is a strangely shimmering, stand-out phenomenon within a genre that prides itself on innovation and creativity. His style was not only strikingly distinctive, but at once weirdly disturbing yet enchanting. Behind every story, the reader could sense a larger, fully envisioned fictional universe - which indeed there was.
I loved how all of the pride come together and lend a hand. Seeing the others from previous books is just bonus.
3022 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love that these characters are real so you can relate to them, and still the romance (and the love scenes) are hot, hot, hot!
2729 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this out of curiosity and I couldn't even finish it. This is one of those books that will scar you for life, like Cryer's Cross by Lisa McMann. It is by far a horrible thing to have to go through and i felt pity for the girls..
4717 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was intrigued by the description, sucked in by the sample, and pissed when I found out there was only 3 books in the series. I liked it that much. Thankfully she branched off this trilogy with the glass trilogy so I can continue to get my fix.
Like I said I don't like mnage a trois stories but was curious about this one.
5807 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not a lot of history before the two meet, but when they do, it gets Hot in a hurry! Good book
5773 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wrote a "downer" of a review yesterday...then realized that I hadn't read the entire book! Silly me...
5203 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This workbook really lets me plan out my money makeover. I love that I can keep it handy to see how I am doing without having to get on the laptop. The exercises are going to allow me to keep focused on my goals. I am so glad that I ordered this workbook to go along with the book.
1577 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Julie Garwood deserves every award given her. Her stories are spellbinding and I was grabbed from the very beginning of Shadow Music. This is another charming story about an English woman who wins the heart of the most feared Laird in the Highlands. I don't want to be a spoiler so I will just say there is much more to this book than just a love story.
8595 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Geat book loved it from beginning to ending. Would recommend it to all the lovers at heart. Elizabeth done it again
them and by extension the younger generations of their families. An exercise in culture shock that gave me a much better
8187 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The moon is Downs and the peral ar just about the best literature you can read, a must, without dismissing the Otero short novelas like the grieta Classic of mice and men
4002 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The science of Getting Rich gets 5 stars because it works. The concepts are easy to understand, layer nicely upon one another, and lead you to success. I have read many motivational and self help books, but this one is so short, sweet and direct, you can't help but imrove the quality of your life. The only challenge is....are you ready, ready to go beyond knowing, and get to doing!
Ross Benson is wealthy, titled, and thoroughly enjoys the London social scene and all that it entails. He's earned a reputation among the women and has been very careful to avoid interacting with marriage minded young women and innocents. The last thing he intends to happen is to seduce the sister of his best friend Timothy.
2627 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After reading the Out of the Box series I just HAD to learn what the story was with Brett, Leo and Lisa. They're appearance in those stories had piqued my interest.
4544 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In rural Transylvania, a castle called Piscul Dracului has been regarded with wonder and fear since stories emerged of people disappearing into the wildwood that surrounds its grounds. For Jena, her four sisters and their father, the castle has been a place of happy memories and occasional sadness. Piscul Dracului also holds a surprising secret: every Full Moon the girls cross into the Other Kingdom through a secret portal. There they visit the Dancing Glade, where a wondrous celebration is lead by Ileana, queen of the forest people, and her consort, Marin. With their numerous and diverse friends, they dance through the night until dawn when they must cross over the Bright Between and go back to their daily routine.
In accomplishing this, capital has extended its markets beyond national borders, creating a world market and a world economy. Raw materials from Latin America, Africa, and Asia are routinely used to manufacture finished goods in England, Germany, and other European countries. The same manufactured goods may then be sold in the very places that supplied the raw materials.
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958 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 1. The Human Drift - Details over-population and the human need for space, but notes how when food production became easier and more reliable population grew as a result - erasing space. Predominantly based on Thomas Malthus' principal that while population grows with food availability there exists a carrying capacity that will cause a natural check on man - much like war, natural disaster and pestilence already do in over-populated countries. The truest to London political views (5 stars).
Ive not seen the TV series of Craig Johnsons books, but I feel like I know what it will look likea testament to the authors great descriptions and depictions of life in small-town Wyoming on the edge of the reservation. I love this book!
Rory, as the last remaining Light, has a crucial role to play. But whom can he trust? And how can he continue to protect his family when he also has a whole city to save? Using a fast-paced narrative, GODS OF MANHATTAN introduces readers to a uniquely American mythology and kicks off a series that is likely to draw comparisons to Michael Chabon's SUMMERLAND and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson novels.
This is an erotic serial paranormal race that is entertaining and engaging and takes place in the fascinating city of Haventown where humans tolerate vampires. I cant wait to read the next installment.
5765 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I won't pay $6 a month for content that's made available for free by its creators on the Internet.
The real benefit of this book is the practical guidance Ramsey gives for getting out of debt. He gives advice, such as saving a thousand dollars first-thing and begin paying off debt through a debt snowball. Learn how to save for retirement, pay off a mortgage, and save for your children's college. This is a great book for learning how to be financially fit, and it's one that I would recommend to anyone.
Now let me tell you! This book was both one of the most compelling and most difficult to read books of the year for me. I could not put it down, but at the same time, I struggled. (If that makes any sense at all??) I read it in a matter of hours, and Elizabeth Scott did an excellent job of putting me inside Alice's head.
1987 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another masterpiece that has been written by a great author hopefully he will make more than 12 books for the series.
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I was super happy to discover that the storyline doesn't follow the TV series to the letter. So for half the book, I thought I knew who the killer was because I watched the TV show, only to find out that it wasn't the case. So not only do I get to watch an awesome detective TV series, but I get to read an entirely different mystery with the same characters. An addicting mystery series, whether it's TV or book form. Look forward to read the entire series.
The Capitalist Manifesto by Louis O. Kelso and Mortimer J. Adler
3493 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved it! The 5th book was my favorite. Love this version of vampires. She keeps you going through all of the books. I wish the last was a little longer though.
If you want a book that's sure to make you blush for the best reasons, you need to read Hot Ticket. I give this book 4.5 cherries.
Elizabeth Moon sucks you in and before you are aware of it you're cheering the kid on, and then realizing she's not really a misfit kid, but just someone that needed a chance to prove herself.
7553 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kerry really nails the essence of the vampire, tossing in a good dose of attitude and humanism with the story of a strong central heroine. This author has incomparable wit and talent, and I only expect more than perfect from her future releases. It's 80 cents. Just buy it, you'll not be disappointed.
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There's a whole heck of a lot of non-con going on in this book so, if non-con in fiction is a hard limit for you, I probably wouldn't pick this one up. Also, my review is likely to be spoilery so if you read on, you have been warned. This is book is quite fantastical so be prepared to suspend your disbelief to enjoy the story.
Through Alice, the reader sees glimpses of Ray's childhood. However, because of Alice, the reader really cannot feel sympathy for him.
**Gifted to me by the author for an honest review
I have knocked this down to 4 stars because of the Kindle's lackluster delivery of the product. When I reviewed this over on iTunes, it got the full 5 stars because delivery and timeliness on those systems matches the exceptional quality of the paper itself.
5591 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Apologize, Apologize is one of the funniest, sad books, I have ever read. Collie Flanagan is a regular boy born into the most irregular family. His mother literally tells him she does not love him and prefers his younger brother. His younger brother, Bingo, is the handsome, ill-fated never-do-well, who his mother adores, as does he. His father is a broke, pretentious, philanderer who lives off his wife's money. His grandfather, father to his mother, is the wealthiest, most admired and feared man in town and the only one who isn't taken in by Bingo. He loves Collie, but, has an odd way of showing it. I tell you, Ms. Kelly writes with much wit about a family who places the the dys in dsyfunction. There were so many moments when I laughed out loud, felt sad and other times when I wanted to yell at the mean antics of the characters. The one thing I could not do is stop reading. I recommend Apologize, Apologize to all readers, especially those, who can laugh at and appreciate crazy families.
7743 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I cannot figure out what people enjoyed about this book. The story was unbelievable and predictable, the characters weren't realistic, and it overall wasn't interesting. A 60 year old man who reads crime novels finds some of his old high school classmates are being murdered. He decides to investigate the murders himself, and continues to discover things the police are unable to. He does this by using Google, calling people and asking basic questions. The police don't seem to have a problem with this, and even start listening to his suggestions as he starts to run the investigation.
Happy Reading!
1107 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 a good read for a western, good guy wins, baddies lose
6835 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jon F. Merz is one heck of writer - his current paranormal thriller, PARALLAX, is a tour-de-force.
3. Four Horses and A Sailor - London's rather tedious account of himself and four troublesome horses as he learns to drive them across California. Too many obscure details for a New Englander (2 stars).
7011 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have watched and thoroughly enjoyed Longmire on TV, finally got to read a book and found Walt Longmire to be as great in print as on the small screen. Not sure why the TV series found it necessary to add/omit and change characters though? Still, a great read.
9453 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I found it to be a good insight into the mind set of "real" D Day participants, not some idealized chickenhawk claptrap about who fights a war.
4666 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hailey Jennison is a wallflower trapped in a body that's made for sex. She gets together with her friends every Friday to watch the hot neighbor who walks around naked in his apartment without closing his curtains. They don't know his name so they call him Mr. Tool; partly because they can tell he works construction, partly because they've seen his massive "hammer".
All in all, it was entertaining and just what I was in the mood for- classic whodunnit!
6355 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed reading this book. after reading book one I was pleased to be able to find and download this one too
3283 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Liked the way the characters were developed. Enjoyed the progression of the story. Couldn't believe I had finished the book.....wanted more.
2991 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Too much detail, no maps or anything to give the bearings of where things were happening. I have read many World War II books and even Histories of the war and although this book did give some good insight into the movements of the German Army, it was just too detailed.
Definitely get this while it's free! I'm off to buy the rest of the series!
3028 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The L.A. Times Whisperneted onto my Kindle today, Independence Day. What a bargain! And I am confident the venerable Founding Fathers would heartily approve. For pennies a day, I now have access to international news on every subject from the arts to the economy to the real state of the nation.
3258 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed the story. I have little knowledge of Judaism, but that was not necessary. Reva had grown up in a less restrictive Jewish religious atmosphere but with marriage to an orthodox Jew and with two boys, she embraced the tenants of her faith, with her whole heart and even as a widow, kept the faith. She lived in an tight knit community centered around a school, and was one of the few who had outside experience. When there was a brutal rape, she ended up being the one who worked best with the police. The sense of community and its isolation from the mainstream plays a large part in the story. Some of the locals are indifferent, some curious and some hostile to this community. There is mystery and even murder and hints at a blossoming love story. I found it a satisfying read.
Read the book. You won't be sorry.
5663 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would definitely recommend this entire series!
5690 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am not fond of the title of this book. I found myself hiding from others what I was reading as I carried this book around. I'm not sure why. I think it's because I felt a little strange as a guy, reading a book called, "He loves me."
3724 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My Mom bought me this series and I love it. I am reading the whole series. I am 11 and loved the Hunger Games too but this was better. This one was one of the best.
Shayna
3664 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book three in the "Ranger's Apprentice" series. This is an epic YA fantasy series with all the typical sword fights, bows and arrows, good guys and bad guys. Only sometimes the bad guys aren't so bad. I am enjoying this series and this book didn't disappoint. Good writing, clean fantasy. No swearing or sexual content, there is loads of action including fighting and violence. I give it four stars, I really liked it!
1362 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have most of the symptoms of insulin resistance and was told by my doctor when in my teens that I had metabolic disorder but not anything I could do about it. I have started the link and balance and feel better, feel confident that i can do this. Thanks for the. Book.
Even cooler than that, though, Ravirn turns out to be an emerging chaos god who's about to hang a shingle in the Greek pantheon. That story alone is worth the price of the book.
1989 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Series!
So, why do I care? Except for when I was in the army, I subscribed to the "Chicago Tribune" primarily for the comics, and there were some great ones. I have no idea what is in there now, because I do not have access to a hard copy! Why is that? For more than three decades, I had the dailies delivered to my door and purchased the Sunday at the newsstand stopping at the coffee shop and buying my daughters a doughnut.
Romantic with the ups and downs of two young men
Some mystery writers, such as Lee Child, write page-turners that are impossible to put down. While Kellerman's plot turns, it lacks this edgy excitement throughout the book. The dnouement, however, is well done. She has more than one potential antagonist for us and the ending is surprising.
9615 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 loved it
9137 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I nearly didn't buy this book because at least two reviewers said the heroine was annoying. One quoted the heroine saying the room felt "embarrassed" because of a minor imperfection in the flooring. I thought that sounded quirky and since I'm known to be a little quirky myself, I decided to give the book a try. I'm glad I did.
Karen Rose is a master storyteller and has a gift for wending endearing romance and taut suspense into a single solid read that provides ultimate entertainment. The strength in Have You Seen Her? lies in the complex, likable characters that Rose imbues with depth and personality. There are no cardboard cutouts here, but flawed, real people with their own perks and peccadilloes.
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I did not finish the book after that. So keep that in mind. Maybe you might like a lot of angst and what I'd call cheating. I know he and Addie weren't committed to each other, but I would really expect the hero? to wait at least a whole day before dipping his wick somewhere else and to know how to tell another chick to get lost. I personally just don't like that, and this is only my opinion. As I said, I couldn't finish the other half of the book. Does Addie stay with Will? Or does she fall for his brother Ed? Do they fight over her? What else does the evil ex come up with? I don't know and don't care. I just couldn't take anymore.
Jena, the MC, has some saving graces even though most of the time she also acts unbelievably dim-witted and weak for someone who is supposed to be strong & sensible.
Cover: 4 - I have to be honest, I want to give this a 3. I am not highly impressed with the cover, as I find it plain, especially the blue background. I wonder if the cover had a black background it would be more stunning. Though this might just be my own preferences. The reason I rated it higher, is the handkerchief displayed on the cover plays a significant part in the story, so it IS important. My only detraction is if I saw this book in a store or wasn't looking for it specifically, I would overlook it and miss out on a sweet read.
4. Marxism: Philosophy and Economics, Thomas Sowell, p. 56.
9228 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Two people meet, are attracted to each other, and fall in love. No b--chy ex girlfriends..no trouble making ex boyfriend.... I would recommend purchasing....HOT
With very little effort I have been successfull in shedding nearly 15 lbs!!!
8185 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book. I am giving it five shiny stars, as it meets each of the standards that I have set for a perfect read.
5285 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wish everyone in their mid-30's would read and heed this book. Great advice, and I wish I had practiced more of these guidelines 30 years ago. But it's never too late to have a plan and work it. This book will help you get started and keep you on track!
9296 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The content is the most blessed thing in the world: however, the structure of this ebook is the most elementary and one cannot navigate without great difficulty. Can't go from book to book, chapter to chapter, verse. In other words, no table of contents with no way to navigate. Should not be offered with so many great applications available.
4374 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book! It is a mere 256 pages, you will not want to put down. Kara Louise has created another fantastic book. Ms. Louise goes into great details of dialogue between our characters, but you want it to be more.... you want the character to finish the thought they are having in their mind with words. It was a modern P&P.
Sevan and Lorelei open in the prologue dreaming of each other and mating. Falling in love with a dream they each still have to wake up to harsh realities that are now going to collide. Sevan's ship and crew are in trouble and need to land, Lorelei gives them permission to do so but with the warning they must leave before dark. Sevan sees the woman of his dreams and Lorelei sees him and both think it is a trick, not possible. What ensues is a wonderful story that has me looking for the next book. For you fans of good stories with erotic interludes this is very very satisfying.
of others like them who make the choice to live around the globe
Her ship and crew are threatened, her intentions are misunderstood, and she finds herself forced by mercenaries involved in the civil war to take on passengers who turn out to be captains and senior crew from other civilian ships who happened to be in system when the war broke out.
3803 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love the Ranger's Apprentice series. It stands right up there with other fantastic fantasy favorites like The Symphony of Ages and The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme by Elizabeth Haydon, The Icewind Dale by R.A.Salvator, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.Tolkien and Dragonlance: Chronicles by Weis and Hickman. But with John Flanaghan's newiest installment in the Ranger's Apprentice series, The Icebound Land falls short of what we were expecting. Sure, this book does nicely as a sequel, but I felt Flanagan could had done a tad-bit more, such as Will being a drugged-slave. But overall, this book was a great read!
3796 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One note before I start this review...
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9743 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Poor opening...Although it does draw a person in, it is a not worth reading as a stand alone, obviously one needs to read a prior work and subsequent stories....unless you start from some sort of beginning....don't start here! It's just not worth the effort.
4535 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really like fairytale retellings, and this is an excellent one. I discovered Juliet Marillier through Daughter of the Forest, another fairytale reinterpretation, and when I learned she had written a book based on the story of the twelve dancing princesses, I was very excited.
9430 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was an excellent, well-written book. It was frightening and right on target with today's news events. It definitely made me think and feel, as well as reflect on different scenarios, some of which could come to pass. Initially, I fought against reading this book. Even after reading many good things about it in the Kindle discussions, I kept thinking I would not like a book like this. After several months, I gave in and purchased it. Then I let it sit in my TBR pile for a couple of more months, still believing the book was really not for me. Finally, I was looking to read something a little different than usual, and I downloaded this book from my archives. Within the first few pages, I was hooked. I kept reading as fast as I could, and when I got to the end, I wanted more. The book kept my heart racing much of the time. I think the author did an amazing and fair job with the subject matter, and her writing was wonderful. I don't write great reviews, but I hope readers can feel my excitement. I highly recommend Amsterdam 2012 and will probably read everything else Ruth Francisco writes.
A lot of drama, humor and action while they work through thier issues.
Enright's narrator (Veronica)is a middle-class Irish married woman with two children, a dozen siblings (each damaged in his or her own way), a mother who suffered a nervous breakdown during Veronica's childhood--and never quite recovered, and suffers from typical middle-age, middle-class angst. Enright adds hints of sexual abuse, and sets the entire story at a defining moment in Veronica's life--the suicide by drowning of her favorite brother, which in turn leads to a crisis in her own marriage.
If you like a Harlequin Romance with a toe just this side of the Vampire line, then the story telling is OK and it's not a bad read. HOWEVER, if you like your vampires about a mile past the human line, give this a miss.
318 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Classic
I usually can tell from the first paragraph if I will enjoy the book or not, this book did keep me interested and I enjoyed the description of the surroundings and the personalities very much. I would have given the book 5 stars but it did have some curse words at the start but not enough to keep me from reading the story. I am purchasing this novel after sampling the content.
571 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The cost of the Kindle edition is insane. It is double the price of the single issue New York Times on kindle. Greed has to be the only reason the WSJ is the most expensive paper on kindle. They should adapt to the paper less era, and the drastic decline of newspaper reading in general, and give kindle readers a discount.
1035 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Our "home" newspaper is the Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch. It's been steadily improving over the last 2 years. We also spend 4 (winter) months a year in Houston, the 4th largest market in the USA. As a consequence, the Chronicle has the wherewithal to provide a separate signature (section) for distinct neighborhoods, covers religious news more extensively, and has 4-5 columnists we especially like, including two who comment on PC matters.
But, back to my review in short I will say I enjoyed the book greatly and felt the author was insightful. And, just in case there are some virgin eyes and ears thinking of buying this book, there are some mature parts in this book and one may be offended. However, for the more mature reader I really enjoyed this book.
4534 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I think Ellen Hopkins said it best; "Stark. Gripping. Totally unforgettable."
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 249)
4603 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting story of of life in Malaysia before and during WWII the British who had become wealthy through their companies, the Chinese who came to work for the mining companies, and the Japanese who invaded and ruled during WWII. The story is sad due to the fatalistic beliefs of one of the principal characters whose predictions come true.
8005 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In book 1 of the Project Exorcism series is Sevan and Lorelei's story. I really enjoyed reading about how they met and what Project Exorcism was all about. All the characters in the book interacted well and were fun to read about. A very nice combination of romance, adventure and suspense. It did seem that the ending was cut a little short, but I enjoyed it none the less, and look forward to reading more of this series!
Initially, Will is disappointed not to be chosen for his kingdom's Battle School, where the knights of the realm are trained. But his respect and affection for Halt, the ranger to whom he is apprenticed, in addition to the role he plays in fighting the evil warlord Morgorath, soon have him committed to his role as apprentice ranger.
6735 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 THIS is why I love my Kindle...three great books for the price of one. After reading the reviews I thought the Julia Grey trilogy would be worth reading, and for $10 I was willing to gamble on the omnibus edition. It was a good bet.
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at times to understand and get into and follow, but each does have a deep meaning to its story. I recommend trying out the
Ms. Miles conversion is not clean, orderly, instant or complete, in other words, very typical. She is "captured" by Christ through transubstantiation - the idea that in Christian Communion the bread and the wind literally become the Body and the Blood of Christ. For those, like Ms. Miles before that Communion, this sounds ridiculous at best and sick at worst. For those who are experiencing transformation by the Holy Spirit, this remains a Mystery of uniting with the Divine and others. Ms. Miles became intensely aware that this Mysterious Union was meant to be shared, not kept to herself. Actually, the only way she could "keep" it was by giving it away. She was drawn to the Church by being offered, then eating some bread and wine served in a church. How could she keep others from being likewise invited?
A good start with likeable heroine who says what she wants to say. There is adventure, wild rides, magic and a race to save a kingdom. I will read more to see what happens next and I do like a fantasy series with a fantasy series that is normal. Not too tough, not soft, but still willing to do what is right.
3449 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book was given to me as a gift and I'm about 1/4th of the way through it and am not sure if I will finish it or not after reading these reviews. I am not pleased with the story and thought I'd check the reviews here to see if it gets any better. I'm having a hard time figuring out who is who. This is my first book by this author so when the other family members arrived,(when the engagement was announced) I'm like... who are they? They are called by name but if you have not followed the series you wouldn't know... are they Mr. Sherbrooke's brothers? Nathan's brothers? I've read other series by other authors and have never been so confused. The author must realize that the reader may not have read the previous books and every character must be identified. I felt left out.
This could be simply the plot of an adventure or standard coming-of-age novel, but Twan Eng Tan makes it more subtle and more rich. Panang, the city where Philip lives, is a melting pot of cultures, and the people around him include British industrialists, Chinese relatives, members of a Chinese triad, Indians, and Malayan natives. Class, race, family, and business loyalties play their parts in everyone's lives. And woven deftly through Philip's journey and choices are the precepts and practices of aikido -- then a still new martial art.
Debt does NOT have to be a way of life. Read this book, you will not be sorry.
All in all my rating is 3.5 stars. The next book in the series is going to my TBR list.
David goes into the situation with many preconceived notions. I loved how his preconceptions were slowly torn down, from his feelings about the murders, the mine catastrophe, Julian, and the other members of the boarding house. David's growth was subtle and beautifully layered as he opened his eyes to look past outer appearances to see what's within.
4868 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This latest from TA Chase is very sexy and hot. Vol 1 centers on Kasey a famed but closeted basketball star, who finds love with a much older nightclub owner.
413 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The authors adduced one premise that was either a mistake or a lie: the assertion that the Industrial Revolution caused destitution and misery. That is simply untrue. The Industrial Revolution, an offshoot of the Enlightenment in Scotland, gave rise to the mass production and transporation of goods in the United Kingdom (by people seeking profits) which significantly upgraded the quality of life there. One example is cotton; industrialization so increased the utilization of cotton that cloth became affordable to everyone -- people very quickly, for the first time in history, had access to inexpensive, clean and serviceable clothing.
2000 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Will is kidnapped by Skandians and about to be sold as a slave. The crown princess of Araluen is with him, also on the verge of being sold into slavery. He has to find a way to escape.
8905 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This little light-hearted nook will brighten your day. Another Heyer book I couldn't put down. Found myself chuckling out loud at some of the escapades.
Editing/Formatting: 5 Stars
3897 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sometime I really appreciate an author that decides to forget over the top and go for broke. J.L. Langley does that with this hero and does it well. Jake is a handsome, Native American, biker, PI, gay, werewolf Alpha. How can you resist? He finds his forever mate in Remi, a newly made werewolf. Remi's so far in the closet he's in the next room. After a lifetime of terror and abuse at the hands of his father, Remi has blanked out any feelings he ever had for men. His life revolves around doing whatever his father demands in order to protect his younger brother from the abuse he endured. As he opens up to Jake, buried memories surface that put everyone he loves in danger.
Laura's only living relative is her brother Joey, also a policeman on the force, who plays a pivotal role in the story's suspense subplot.
3414 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I'll preface this review by saying that I've read the other 3 books in the 'With or Without' series, and found them to be fun, light reads. I really enjoyed the diverse, well-drawn characters and the dramatic tension, two things which seem to be Langley's strengths.
6800 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I sought out the Philo Vance stories for reading on my Kindle because the name Philo Vance as a fictional detective has come up so many times I wondered just what he was all about. So I was pleased that I could come up with 12 novels in the series for $6.99. I've read two of the novels -- the first in the series, "The Benson Murder Case" and, because I'm a fan of the late comedy team of Burns and Allen, I read "The Gracie Allen Murder Case." Regrettably, I think I'm done with this series. I cannot bring myself to read a third Philo Vance novel. I'm nearly 58. Life is short and I have better things to do in my remaining years.
2058 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought this book for my 13 year old son who was just wrapping up book 1 and was begging to go to the store to get the rest. He loves this book. He seems to like it more than Eragon, and maybe even as much as Harry Potter.
Unlike the previous installments, this book focused more on a central theme of the Temujai invasion. A lot of the book was planning, strategy, and practicing for battle. There was still character interaction and growth, but it seemed to take a back seat in this story which centered more on battle. I love the characters and especially the race of Skandians, which was this book's saving grace for me. And also unlike the others, this one didn't end in a cliffhanger. I was glad to have some resolution finally. Some wonderful events happen and friendships are forged.
At times this book can be shockingly honest but it is never frightening as I thought it might be. Elyn R. Saks always seems to have protections in place so when she falls gravely ill she has a support system and friends to help her.
With the hurricane predictions for this year, this book made me think more about my preparations. And 99 cents. This book made up for all the duds I've picked up. I truly felt that I was on the journey alongside the heroine.
He just loves you.
Not sure if I'll finish or just start an new book. My impression is that publishers sometimes rush the writer with a deadline and thus the writer rushes instead of taking his or her time. Note to publishers, give the writer time and it will sell a lot more books. I know from reading other reviews that CC is a fantastic writer, so it must be that she was rushed with this book. Hope the future brings better books for CC.
Max and Emma were smoking hot.
2066 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Let me attempt, here, to put my finger on what makes this book special. The language is lyrical. That's a start. I don't need a hard-hitting plot if I get caught up in the language. The author also does something funny with memory. You may not like this, but it's difficult to tell what actually occurs in the protagonist's life because her childhood memories are skewed, and she invents memories where there are none, or where her memories are confused.
4193 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Time magazine asked various writers to reveal their guilty summer reading pleasures. Anne Lamott wrote: The third summer book I've already read is Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion by Sara Miles, a memoir that blew me away although I am a nice Protestant girl not normally drawn to book-length writing on the Eucharist. I am going to foist this on every single hard-core left-wing religious nut I know. And make no mistake: there are many of us.
4660 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 THE KNITTING CIRCLE gets my vote when it comes to reading a good book about people and their lives, the kind of book I most enjoy. Was this book perfect? Well, maybe not, but it the kind of book that kept me reading on into the night to find out what the next person's story was. I was somewhat reminded of HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN QUILT (Whitney Otto) in which a group of women also have individual stories to share with the young woman. But these stories were different from those and even though it was a bit sad, it was definitely well written, as are all of Ann Hood's books.
6972 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great read!
and psychic contentment.
4667 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Hailey Jennison was uncomfortable with her body, and had always been shy because of it. She had developed early, and had to constantly deal with unwanted attention from men. She didn't go out very often, but did enjoy getting together with her friends on Friday nights. They had recently become obsessed with a neighbor that provided an exciting sideshow for them. He is a construction worker named Gage Warren with an incredibly sculpted body he didn't mind showing them frequently. One night when Gage caught them looking in his windows, they scattered, but not fast enough because before she knew it Hailey had been dragged to his apartment. He had been attracted to Hailey from the first moment he saw her, and now that he saw his chance, he was going to take it.
5803 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I only wish it was longer. The sex scenes were so juicy and I really loved the book. Loved it
5862 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As an Austen fan it is great that a Kindle can carry all her classic novels and I get to carry them around with me any time I want access to them.
In reading other 'how I lived as a criminal' books by cons like Jack 'Murph the Surf' Murphy, I have had to remember writing skill isn't why they are authors. It is proficiency in thievery, conning, or some other great misdeed. The movie fooled me into believing this book would be different. However, just like Murphy, Abagnale is a man whose life is redeemed. The book doesn't cover this.
9585 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful leading power lecturing from this author I loved the way he explained the scriptures with real peeps stories I will recommend to everyone. Thank you for sharing this beautiful book
Story/Plot: 4 - This is another retelling of Pride and Prejudice. Another what if scenario taking place right after Mr. Darcy's proposal debacle. The story diverges from the original plot of P&P becoming original and yet DOES have the same thread and feel of Jane Austen's P&P.
576 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As always, the best newspaper in the US. It's reporting is always even, fair, and concise. But I don't think any other paper beats the writing. Great stories that are well told. There's also a good variety. I love the book review section.
1493 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I hadn't read F Kellerman in many years, about 20. I read Hangman a month ago and thought, why did I stop reading her work? So I started from the beginning, again. This book kept me coming back again and again. The characters are believable and interesting. And to see the characters relationship build and grow is awesome. However, the who done it aspect is what draws me to her books. This time I won't forget.
9485 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was well written.
6647 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Plot/Storyline: 2 Stars
721 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Along with the Washington Post the NYT is the best paper in Amazon land. The Sunday Edition, about five bucks for a paper copy, for .99 cents is the best deal in kindle kindle land.
Susan Mallery is another Debbie MacComber. You always enjoy her stories.
This is a nice, focussed, flowing read. The start feels a little like an add-on, but the more solid structure of the main plot soon takes over, giving the reader a well thought out journey into the story.
Frank's cleverness is impressive as is his casual attitude toward the impersonal institutions and personal friends he cons. One hopes he has turned into a more considerate adult in his subsequent careers with the FBI and as a white-collar crime consultant in the private sector. This book is worth reading to help us understand the life of a criminal who lives by his wits. It is also worth reading for its sheer entertainment value. If you have not yet seen the movie Catch Me If You Can , I would recommend reading this book first.
Four out Five Stars
Shanna is a woman so focused on her goals, that she has left her life and even her very womanhood behind. With her career firmly in first place, all else takes a backseat, including romance, friendship and even just plain old fun. When she meets Alejandro, she knows to the depths of her soul he will be a distraction she can't afford, and fights her attraction to him with everything she has.
Sara sets up the St. Gregory's food pantry--a new idea, where, instead of dishing out meals like soup kitchens, the volunteers allow the poor and needy of the area to maintain their dignity by selecting their own groceries and bringing them home to cook their own meals. In no time, the news of the good work in St. Gregory's has spread among the community, and over 250 people gather outside every week for the pantry.
the time of Queen Elizabeth that passes on a legacy of a semi-mystical sort involving old documents.
2836 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Nina Blackman is having a lousy first day at work as a dental
5722 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you like old fashion, turn-of-the-century (19th to 20th) mystery novels you should enjoy this collection of stories. As with most all of these types of detective stories, the main character is a bit eccentric. But nothing outlandish. The plots are good and the author has a way of keeping your interest. Should be enjoyable reading for most all mystery readers.
7060 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a free series and what a brilliant one it is to keep on my kindle. One of the world's greatest writers, there are all sorts of books that I didn't even know he had written. Not light reading, but for a bit of culture now and then, a superb series to keep at hand. Highly recommended.
But I expected a lot more.
** November 3, 2009 **
4622 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 For quality of writing, character development, and plot, I would have given this book 5 stars. The following marred my appreciation:
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Next, NEVER make the minimum payment. He will show you how to do far more than that. Cliche to say it maybe, but this is the ONLY finance book you need.
3665 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Book four of the YA Fantasy series, "The Ranger's Apprentice" and I am so enjoying this series. The characters are great, the epic fantasy story is there, plenty of action, loads of adventure, and just plain good storytelling. So far this one is my favorite. I give it five stars. I loved it. No sexual content and no swearing. There is fighting and violence.
If you want to read this analysis brought up to date, check out Pathfinder's Capitalism's World Disorder and Cuba and the Coming American Revolution.
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The (expensive as an ebook) Orthodox Study Bible, The Orthodox Study Bible published by Thomas Nelson, is based in part on the Septuagint but is not a complete new translation - relying heavily on Brenton and also on the New King James Old Testament. It's OK but not a substitute for a good new English translation of the Septuagint, IMHO. I have one of these as a leather-bound print Bible.
1840 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book
3748 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love this series. They are fun to read and the story flows nicely. Nice humor dispersed throughout the book. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the price that is being charged for this book compared to similar quality books on Amazon.
Diaz writes in a natural vernacular, freely using Spanish and Dominican slang without translation or apology. It is only occasionally distracting (if you don't know Spanish) but still the story flows well and his meaning is always clear. He also explores much Dominican history and culture (often employing the footnotes so popular in fiction right now) firmly setting Oscar's life in the Dominican diaspora.
Tara isn't so sure about Scott's plan - especially when it involves moving in with him, albeit temporarily. But when his family makes her a business offer that is too good to be true, she can't refuse. One little problem: how will she ever be able to keep her hands off her hunky friend while living in such close proximity? Scott could never be interested in a woman like her - could he?
9916 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 **warning*** this review has some spoilers
Update: Men (and women!), please don't think you're an expert on your mate just because you read this book several times. It's a great book, but listen if someone tells you that a part doesn't strongly apply to them! Believe me, most women would love this, but I'm getting sick and tired of being told I'm so beautiful and rock my boyfriend's world. That was never an issue for me and hearing this two or three times every time we interact is making the words lose all meaning to me, but my boyfriend won't stop because "it's in the book!"
Horatia seemed determined to make a clean breast of her blemishes. "And p-perhaps you could become used to my eyebrows?"
5169 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 These were excellent.
The reader views John D. Lee through the eyes of three of his many, wives, Emma, his English bride, Ann, his thirteen year old child bride, and Rachel, his second wife, sister to his first wife. Told in three parts, each wife has her own distinct voice and personality. Each one presents her own perspective on life with John D. Lee and the effect that he had on each of their lives and how they each responded to his eventual disgrace.
2101 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Erotic story!!!!!
2445 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sara Miles was an unlikely candidate for a religious epiphany--a lesbian, with atheist parents and a journalistic view on life. She had been a restaurant cook and writer.
Nina has two really good friends, whether she will acknowledge this to anyone, including herself, or not. These two friends stick by her through thick and thin, unfanged and fanged. In fact, one of the friends accidentally became a werewolf in the first book of this series. But I digress.
6096 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As good as the first book, and the twist was definitely there. Lots of romance,murder and mystery. I hope there are more to come.
Readers of all ages and backgrounds will connect with Oscar as the awkward outsider interested in science fiction and fantasy. He is also an avid aspiring writer himself. Books and writing have always been there for them when the world looked past him.
5129 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the best of the trilogy (now a series) maybe Sage is next? I thought the 3 young children were great! This certainly thawed out a very stiff Teagen. Little Rose was so funny I was laughing out loud. Thought the book was very entertaining. It's a keeper.
2298 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Susan Krinard's story is great. It is an original, fast-paced adventure & romance set in a futuristic universe setting she has used before, but with no overlap of characters: 5-stars. The two big-name authors write tired repeats of their typical storylines -- ho-hum stories: 2-stars. Maggie's story is okay but not memorable. I think Susan's story is worth the price of this book used.
Unfortunately for Jared, his life has been in constant darkness since his wife and child died. His grief still lingers within him and he feels unworthy of Adora's love even though she is willing to give it freely. He deems himself undeserving and I think readers will be touched by Jared's gentle heart. Adora gentle coxes Jared out of his shell and slowly learns his ways. As their romance continues to bloom D'Arc really cements the fact that they are meant to be together, a third member is introduced. Lord Darian comes to warn them that death and destruction come their way and though he is seen as a traitor now, Jared welcomes his old friend. Darian takes an immediate interest in Adora and sparks fly between the two. However, as Darian is a member of the royal line of black dragons, Adora is aware that she cannot have something permanent with Darian even though she desperately wants to.
9562 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An unusual tale of a man's journey to find what was in front of him all the time. Interesting it line and intriguing characters.
"...but no one seems knows where."
7886 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Plot/Storyline: 5 Stars
2698 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this variation very much Amnesia being a. Common device it seems. The last Austen retelling I read that used it Suzanne Elliott as the amnesiac
Why Gods Persist: A Scientific Approach to Religion
4554 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you don't like swearing, this book is not for you, butI'd totally recommend it anyway, cause it's absolutely hilarious. You'd be constantly giggling and learning new swear words.
4362 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has such a creative approach to the Pride and Prejudice alternate storybook. How very appealing to have Darcy and Elizabeth meet on a ship, fall in love, deny their feelings, and ultimately get together. I have read many sequels and this one takes the cake as a unique and captivating environment in which to bring the protagonists together. I love Kara Louise's style and tone. Well worth the read.
5577 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have enjoyed all the Cotton series. we took the ride with Cotton and the town of doubtful all the way. I think bringing in a family member was good. something to think about.
4505 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 (Audio Version)
Most was the heroine and her reaction to what was happening to her, accepting the change, and the way she came to aid of her mate. I just wish it was as book, not a novella.
448 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although written as fiction, the story itself is true. The research required to write was well done. This book should be in everyone's collection. These two women were extraordinary! I honestly don't know how they did what they did, but so many families are grateful to her for her and her dear friend's hard work. Civil War enthusiasts should definitely read this. It's worth every penny and more.
Marx behaves like a child throwing a tantrum: Machines come first, then all else follows. Why? Because Marx said so, even though the historical record says otherwise!
92 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't believe Frank got away with all his crimes. Unbelievable! Well, believable when the story unfolds. Great and exciting read!
This was an engaging, raw, realistic (what I'll coin as a) "paranormal noir," with the wonderful twist of the MC being gay and having paranormal abilities put to use in his detecting job. This fourth in the series was as good as its predecessors and continued to build the story. Yet, for those interested, it also worked well as a standalone - it had a self-contained mystery with a conclusive ending, but also advanced and further developed the life of the MC (Vic), his partner (Jacob) and other supporting characters, and any explanations needed to bring a first-time reader up on previous happenings were done smoothly in the storytelling.
I didn't find the erotic scenes at all interesting. It was more like, "tab A goes into tab B and tab C is either watching or thinking about what it should do next." Bleh.
7283 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a grat series and I hope to see more in this series to come. This was another one of her books that I could not put down, I have not read one of her books that I did not love, she really keeps your attention in her novels.
A great tale which you can sink your fangs into! Expect Vincent Argeneau sometime after the first of the year. Keep 'em coming, Lynsay!
3730 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 GREAT books. Everyone in my family -- 10 year old / 12 year old / Mom / Dad / Grandma and Grandpa have read this series. We even have scavenger hunts using the characters of these books. This Book 4 is as great as the rest of them. Lots of action here!!! Get the whole series from Amazon -- no place better.
_Addendum_: _The Wailing Asteroid_ was made into a British movie called _The Terrornauts_ (1967). I have not seen it, but all reviews that I have read indicate that the film was rather dreadful. Stick to the original book.
The novel is dazzling stylistically, equal parts Isabel Allende and Harlan Ellison. The narrators voice is strong and engaging, so much so that even though it ends with a mystery, a question thats unanswered, the novel is still a satisfying read. The author made his name with short fiction and this novel is sure to bring him more readers.
author of Cowgirl Dreams and Follow the Dream
5137 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Alright, for some reason there seems to be some difficulty in where this book belongs in the order, Amazon says number 6, Goodreads says number 7 but, I think Im going to be going with the authors website and say that its number 8.
I found the conclusion to be completely unpredictable and satisfying, if a little corny. I liked the way the author did not add a lot of explanation to drag out the ending.
Currently, I am reading the science of being great. It is a very simple straightforward book that anyone can follow.
3219 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It seems like I've already reviewed that .Any way it was splendid reading. You cared about the people and how they interacted. Good author.
3457 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very long time ago Captain Jared Vail was the only survivor when his ship and crew were lost at sea in a terrible storm. He awakes to find a bright light and someone telling him he is fine and that this person saved him so now Jared owes him a debt. The person on the other side of the light asks if Captain Vail will promise to pay this debt and he finally does. He is shown a young girl with red hair, blue eyes and freckles who sings a song and says "I am your debt."
The illustrations are beautiful and whimsical. The poems and songs are silly and not very entertaining, but nevertheless make for fun reading out loud. While by the time I got around to the end of the book (it took us about a month for me to finish reading the entire book to him), I was quite saturated with the stories, the big strength of the book is that the adult never gets bored with the repetition (there isn't much), and there's always the next fun pun to look forward to.
5737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have really enjoyed reading this Kindle book, most inexpensive, great reading and it really does take youback in time. Makes good light reading if youenjoy Victorian era stuff. I certainly do!!
5. Price went up even more.
The Burning Bridge closes with Will and Evanlyn in a dangerous predicament. This book follows them to Skorjihil and then on to Skandia, the land of the sea raiders.
286 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Garbage. Author is a delusional nutjob that should have been locked away.
As I read on, I could understand the title of this book. In some ways, Jesse was a ghost. Someone who was there, but who wasn't who he thought he was. I really liked his vulnerability. He held a lot of guilt over his past and a belief that he was better off alone. He also had to live with the gifts he had been given - even if he considered some of them a curse. He's also trying to find out who he is. What teenager doesn't ask themselves at one time who they are? I know I did. And that's what draws me to this book - the underlying realism to it - even when it's anything, but that.
1980 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 GREAT books. Everyone in my family -- 10 year old / 12 year old / Mom / Dad / Grandma and Grandpa have read this series. We even have scavenger hunts using the characters of these books. This Book 4 is as great as the rest of them. Lots of action here!!! Get the whole series from Amazon -- no place better.
In Turin, where she joins Axel, Cass sees religious symbolism in common events, finding an ordinary breakfast a form of communion. Artworks, especially crucifixion scenes by artists from the various settings in which the novel takes place (Cranach, Bosch, Memling, and Van Eyck in the Low Countries; and Tintoretto, Mantegna, and Bellini in Italy) further develop the symbolism. Always present in the background, of course, is the Shroud of Turin, which may be the real burial cloth of Jesus--or may not be. Parallels and contrasts between Vander and Jesus abound.
5586 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I admit that I really didn't like this book and I disliked most of the characters, other than the atrociously named protagonist, Collie Flanagan and his delightfully eccentric grandfather, Peregrine, nicknamed the Falcon. (I love falcons and other birds of prey).
7282 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read
5425 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked it. Sure at times it lost believability, sure at times it launched into nerd speak for far too long but it is a fun tale especially if you are a nerd or nerd wannabe.
With Bridget in tow, Rory goes to find the magician. According to the magician there is an entire shadow world that coexists with the Manhattan that Rory and Bridget know and love. It's called Mannahatta, and it's populated by Gods of every kind. Like the God of Justice, or the God of Sample Sales, or the God of Jaywalking. To borrow the magicians words: "When a mortal does something great, he is reborn in Mannahatta as a spirit. If his legend grows enough, he might be fortunate enough to ascend to godhood."
Zuckerberg made great decisions about his business. He took in workaholic partners from the beginning, he controlled the growth so he could keep up with the strain on his network, he did not allow advertisers to interfere with the experience. His motto, growth first, revenue second. He moved his company to Palo Alto, California to be near the technology capital of the world:Silicon Valley and Venture Capital. He hired Sean Parker as the first President of his company who knew the ends and outs of retaining power while raising capital. Parker was the one who changed the company's name to Facebook and was a mentor to Mark.
9103 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was my first book by the author, and I was very happy with it. Her writing style flows well, and is neither too heavy nor too light. She had a wonderful sense of humor and snark that had me laughing and smiling through out the book.
The story could have been more angsy if the writer so choose as
2523 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was getting Hungry girl recipes online and now have them all at my fingertips in my kitchen. It's very helpful since I'm following the WW program. Very good book.
The novel is well worth the time it takes to read it. While other books will be read and forgotten this one will linger in the mind and soul of thoughtful readers.
Author of "From the Depths"
The plot was well thought out and it is clear that the author put in a fair amount of research into this book.
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7216 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the best BDSM series I have read I read all three books on kindle first one is free the other two cost no more the $3 a piece a great read
3234 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book and look forward to reading more from the author.
3146 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this book years ago. And then my book club picked it this last month. Still great the 2nd time around!
4669 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's Friday night again, and Hailey Jennison joins her friends for an evening of group voyeurism as the hunk across the way from her friend's apartment struts his stuff in his own place.
- There is very little lead up to the resolution (and it's a half resolution at that). The h ends up with a man, but it feels like she's more ending up with whatever leftovers are there, than that she's getting a HEA.
9912 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed the two main characters and how Lady Iona comes to realize that just because she is married does not mean that all dreams are dashed.
4 Stars. There were just a few editing errors that kept me from giving this book 5 stars, but more Wistril stories would be very welcome.
7463 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved reading both books they kept me wanting to read to see what was going to happen next. Loved Them....
Now totally reformed and earning a great living helping to catch people such as he used to be, he's still as charming as ever.
5601 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a novella that should be read in between books 3 and 4.
"Trading in Danger" is yet another of this ilk. Unlike the others though the plot is 98% slow development, the heroine is mostly having to react to events and we are in her mind as she weighs options and makes decisions. There are but two fight scenes, both small melees.
557 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This installment in the "Evil" trilogy (Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Fear No Evil) centers around Julia Chandler an assistant district attorney and Conner Kincaid, brother to Carina Kincaid and former police officer. Julia and Chandler have a history and it's not a happy one since it centers on the time when he resigned from the police force. But Julia's niece, Emily, is in trouble and Conner has helped out before as a private eye to help find Emily and Julia needs him now since Emily's stepfather has been murdered and Emily looks like the prime suspect.
735 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I periodically buy a paper copy to enjoy over a cup of coffee. The E-book edition is convenient whenever I have a few minutes to spare and no available coffee shop. My only other comment; when buying a hard copy one day, the E-book edition the next day may include some duplicate stories.
Not to belabor the Biblical accuracy point too much, there is the issue of the Bible's prophesies about the return of Jesus and little details like Judgment. The concept of his showing up, performing a few miracles and then once again rising from the dead and moving on, leaving us here to be "kind" to each other, I found a bit too open-ended.
At the time of this posting, it's not yet available on the Kindle Fire, which I find strange.
8388 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I need too read the other books . I loved the story and the ghost kids . And the characters
While I do personally recommend reading all the books in this series - just because I've honestly loved them - they can easily be read as stand alone stories and doing so won't detract from your enjoyment of them.
3437 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Mr. McCullough has returned with his character Ravirn (aka the Raven) in a world where computer technology meets Greek mythology. This makes for an interesting blend where Mr. McCullough shows he has a good understand of both and a good way of tell us his story. Cybermancy opens about a year after the close of WebMage with Ravirn playing cards with the different heads of Cerberus. Interestingly, each head has it's own personality in addition to Cerberus's. From there the action takes off with Ravirn entering Hades and attempting to leave. Unfortunatly, while there he unleashes a virus that attacks the very essence of Necessity.
1246 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wow! This Putlizer prize winning novel by Junot Diaz is tough to characterize. The story alternates narrators and jumps through time, telling the stories of an American teenagers Oscar de León, his sister Lola, their mother Beli (who emigrated from the Dominican Republic), and their grandfather Abelard. Oscar is overweight, obsessed with science fiction and fantasy, and consequently has some trouble fitting in at school. Lola is rebellious against her not-so-affectionate mother. Although Oscar and Lola are American, the story keeps returning to the Dominican Republic, both in the present, as Oscar and Lola return to visit, and in the past, as we learn how the lives of Beli and Abelard were profoundly affected by the oppressive dictatorship of Trujillo. As one narrator puts it, "Trujillo was Mobutu before Mobutu was Mobutu."
3750 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Will is kidnapped by Skandians and about to be sold as a slave. The crown princess of Araluen is with him, also on the verge of being sold into slavery. He has to find a way to escape.
3232 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a re-read mistake on my part but I was still intrigued with the plot line.
He questions his wife's strange new behavior--He can't understand how she doesn't remember any of the horrible things of their marriage-she treats him with tenderness and acts like she cares about him-She wants to spend time with their son. (something Alexandra never wanted before)She remembers nothing of their 4 year old son Caleb who died not long ago........SHE CAN'T SPEAK A WORD OF FRENCH-he learned the language so he could understand her..hmmmmmm.....And.... When things start getting dangerous along the border. He begins spending a lot of his time fighting with his step-mother about Lady Briana-she wants her committed to Bedlam (for crazy's), his 1/2 brother Trumble-who lives under his roof -with whom he still believes his wife is having an affair with! He is driven to heavy drinking and brooding thoughts about his life and happiness-or lack thereof.
So much has been written I don't have much to add - except that Tines book is of much help for those who still struggle - it is more 'step by step' and I found this edition full and complete: Getting In Tune With The Infinite: A Guide To Fullness Of Peace, Power, And Plenty
Revised Addendum: Formulated on February 25, 2014, 10:30 AM EST
Hot, muggy weather isn't endearing Elain Pardue to stay once she finishes her on air descriptions of the First Annual Arcadia Highland Games for her TV station. It's time to call it a day and head home to central air conditioning.
I will stop here and address these last few 'facts'. This book suggests a diet very similar to what I ate all my life and got fat on, and could never lose weight until I found Atkin's. eating more NATURAL fats, and especially in meat, what we call fat but is actually connective tissue such as the thick skin on pork shoulder, is what kept me from being hungry most of my life-and I almost never get hungry. It also contributed greatly to my regrowing cartlidge in a 'bone to bone' knee I was as told I could not return to normal by a doctor wanting to put in an artificial knee.
4837 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wasn't expecting much when I bought this novel for a dollar. But I was pleasantly surprised. It has interesting characters and an engaging story line that held my interest. If you are looking for a good Western Novel at an unbeatable price then this is the book for you.
Even if this book wasn't free, I would have enjoyed it. Although the plot dragged a little in places, overall it was a fun read and has opened up a new series for me along with a new author. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Watch as Beckett falls passionately in love with Christiana, the servant. The ending is one not to be missed! Highly recommended.
6054 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was hot. Dang do I love me some hot ex Seals. They did everything the right way for sure. This is a great shorter menage book. Although, I would have loved to see a epilogue.
The story opens with a description of a man on his balcony. We know he's important because he's in the title. But who is he? A key witness? A criminal? Or just a symbolic citizen suspended in an incomprehensible universe? Events will tell.
7207 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Confession: I judged this book by the cover. Between the cover and price, I was sure that I would just be reading something amateur and maybe slightly entertaining. I was thoroughly entertained and wiggling in my seat! Now I'll read the rest. The chemistry between the couples is so magnetic. I loved Jean Jacques and Lily in the kitchen the best. Woot!
I have found all of her books to be positive and uplifting.
6905 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the main characters! I love the TV series and am reading the books cause I can't get enough of the Stories.
3. Extra White Space Between Paragraphs - Yes, there seems to be one extra line of white space between paragraphs. It's nothing I haven't seen before reading books on the Kindle. At worst, it means that, in the course of reading a book, I might have to press the "Next Page" button more times than if there were one less line of white space between paragraphs. So far, my button-pushing finger doesn't seem to be damaged on account of it. In fact, I simply think it's a typesetting consideration or perhaps due to optical scanning of a print edition. I've seen the extra space before. So what? What's an extra line of white space between paragraphs? It doesn't interfere with reading in the least bit.
In sum, the book's an incredible bargain, and it's very functional with its interactive Table of Contents (once you find it on the second screen), very readable with a perfectly decent proportionally spaced font, serviceably formatted as to paragraphs, fully searchable as to text, pretty much complete as to content, and amazingly well priced at $2.99.
1072 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read all of her books about Blossom Street and loved every minute of all of them.
1581 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank you for h having spunky heroines who love their families, flaws and all. I hope you can write more like these. This is my tenth time rereading this book alone. I love the setting and all the characters from the gruff hero to the slimy bad guy.
For instance, several US newspapers had written that due to China's "one baby" rule (a family cannot have more than one child) many married couples who lost their one child in the earthquake are devasted by, not only due to their losing their only child, but, due to age, they can no longer have any more children. To face old age in China without children is unthinkable.
We have Halt and Horace traveling into the country-side, right into danger. Stupid men who claim themselves as gallant knights by beating up helpless travelers with mest-up amour and poor weapons to earn a living challenge the two left-and-right, holding up there search again and again for the lost ranger, Will. All the while Will and Evalyn are fighting to stay alive against the Skandians and the cold of winter.
698 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a really great start to a new series.
5981 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really enjoyed this novella and have enjoyed the series even more. Well written, excellent storyline. Truly a great read. Romance and action
But these are minor problems, and I still enjoyed the story a great deal. With a well-developed storyline and a great cast of characters, Woman of Honor is a perfect read for fantasy fans. You'll especially love this if you're a fan of Tamora Pierce's work!
The Goose-Girl
3078 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you are a hard-core fantasy fan, you are sure to love this swords and sworcery adventure. Thater has imbued our medieval world with honor, courage and magic. This is a place where average men fight alongside godlike warriors. When the bank of fog rolls in and ancient ruins begin to reconstitute, you can either run or stand at the gates of chaos and protect your world. Lord Theta, Sir Gabriel, Brother Claradon, and the rest of the Glenn Thater's knights choose to stand and fight.
9231 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maxine Turner is finally striking out on her own. She's moving into the family home she inherited from her gramma. It is the first time she has lived on her own. Unfortunately, the first thing she has to deal with is flooding and vandals. Maxine is a website designer. Her latest customer just so happens to be a security expert and she is in need of some extra security.
9229 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OH WOW, ANOTHER GREAT BOOK, BY VIVIAN AREND. THIS GAL, CAN SURE WRITE THE STORIES, BECAUSE THE ARE PURE, G O O D! I LIKE THIS ONE, AS WELL, GOOD STORY PLOT, GREAT CHARACTERS AND JUST PLAIN GOOD READING!
8246 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This had a very good story line. Interesting characters and humorous dialogue. Also very heated bedroom scenes. Really liked this book.
This is not the work of a practiced author. This is a book for someone
706 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Like I have stated before, all of her books in the Argeneau series are great. What I like about these books is the fact that each book in done about a different family member in the Argeneau family. A triolgy type series. Definitely start with the first and work your way through the whole collection. I loved them all.
Some of the scenes involving The Dream were a bit drawn out. It just seemed as though a few of them were a bit redundant and unnecessary.
If not, try "The Millionaire Next Door" -- or just have a conversation with your skinflint grandparents.
7200 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Again... bad reviews based on the fact people got something for free and wanted more???. its ridiculous.
Halt straightens him out, and fills him in on his conclusion that a mutual enemy has infiltrated their land. With the express purpose of conquering them and taking their land for the ships, and command of the seas that the Skandians have enjoyed for generations, Halt and his loyal friends must find a way to convince the Skandians that their normal way of fighting, in this instance, will be suicide.
8877 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of Georgette Heyer's more amusing works.
A very pleasurable read and I look forward to reading more from this author!
Like the previous books in the series, THE ICEBOUND LAND ends with a cliffhanger. Having already defeated the dark lord and endured captivity, the series has also become more intriguing. Who knows what adventures will befall Will and his friends next? Will they continue to battle the human evils that run rampant in their world? Or will the disparate parties be called to unite against the threat of a greater supernatural evil once again?
One can get virtually EVERYTHING Austen wrote for the same price ($1.99) from Delphi and from Palmera. (To see for yourself, type "Delphi Austen" or "Palmera Austen" in the Kindle Bookstore searchbox.) Delphi uses italics in 4 of the 6 major works; Palmera in 5 (so I lean toward Palmera). I did NOT recommend this Bedford edition when it was priced at only a dollar, and I do not recommend it now at twice that.
Rachel Vincent's prequel is a wonderful glance and explanation into Kaylee's personal experience with her pre-bean sidhe knowledge. In the following novels, thoughts of her time in th Mental Ward are brought to the surface more than once. She constantly struggles with the affect of her bean sidhe gift and how for the longest time she thought she might have actually been crazy. This in turn has affected her, in more ways than one. My Sou to Loose also helps answer many questions that come up in the following novels (again no spoilers!). It also shows how strong Kaylee is - not many girls go to the Mental Ward, then learn that they help souls by screaming their lungs out, live for hundreds of years, all in a few months time and then have the mental capability and maturity to accept it and embrace it.
I personally found it so dull that it was difficult to keep reading . . . the characters and plot were just so predictable. It didn't even seem as if the author was very invested in this story.
What charming aliens these are! They love making new friends, and are very energetic in developing the science that will allow them to drop in on their internet pen pals.
1503 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good plot and shows what working together can do to solve problems
Becky is a human, she has had a crush on Simon, who is a Puma who was made (not born) since high school, Simon has been dating one of the town's snotty women since high school and never really noticed Becky but when she is attacked by a jealous puma and he comes to her rescue, he realizes that she is his mate, that doesn't mean that it will be easy for him.
Anna is not happy with Brans order to meet his enforcer at the airport, she doesnt have a car or money for a taxi, so she will have to go there in wolf form, and will only be able to carry a few clothes and her shoes with her. And how will she recognize him? But that last part is not so difficult, as people cant get around Charles presence. Charles insists on going home with her, to protect her, but also because his Wolf has recognized Anna as his mate. Anna is not a submissive wolf either, as she was told by Leo. Anna is a rare Omega wolf; her very presence will calm people down, and especially alpha werewolves. Of course Anna doesnt trust Charles at first, he is so very alpha, and her only experiences with alpha wolves are bad. She will not be a plaything ever again.
The story is sick. I felt it lacked a storyline and there was no plot. It was just about spoilt rich people doing what they do over and over and over. I could not connect so it was a book I picked up while in the car being driven or when I had nothing else to do. I didn't stay up at night to finish it or see what was next in the story. It didn't do it for me so to speak. It just curbed my boredom a few minutes at a time.
by Craig Johnson
A very enjoyable and easily book - it's also a good deal better than "The Commitments". While the language is (authentically) 'colourful', it's generally a good-natured book and there's plenty of humour. (However, some of the humour may be lost if you're not familiar with the Irish dialect). Well worth reading.
I tried it for a week while on vacation. I was able to keep up to date with the news but after that week, I decided to cancel it. I can't see myself canceling my print edition to read it on Kindle.
* I couldn't put it down, it was fast, a light and fun read, a book I'd recommend as a pick-me-up.
The book is a classic for good reason. Evidently, A. A. Milne spent a lot of time telling stories to his child involving all his stuffed animals. Each of the characters that are represented by a stuffed animal has a different personality, and they all interact in ways that reflect their characters. The story also frequently breaks the fourth wall, as the characters all know that they don't change much, and frequently commit the kind of errors a child would make with say, spelling. Despite growing up without exposure to A. A. Milne's original work, I grew up also talking to my stuffed animals (my brother, by the way, also recommends the movie, Ted for those who grew up talking to stuffed animals, and I can't wait to see it on DVD/Blu-Ray), and the way the animals talk to each other (and Christopher Robin) in the book seem universal (as in, even a boy from Singapore would have his stuffed animals talk the same way).
5762 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's a no brainer.
The premise of the book is that Noelle moves back to her hometown, and tries to get a job at the local bar, Raising Cain. The bar is owned by the Cain family and her best friend is Casey Cain, but Casey's older brother Cash makes all the decisions. He says jobless Noelle can't work at the bar, so Noelle takes a job as a bell ringer - right outside the bar. Sparks fly back and forth between Noelle and Cash, and a battle of wills takes place before we get to the HEA.
Pippa felt weird when she was garnering so much attention from the men, but especially from this very tall and attractive Italian that must be working with her new boss. Andreo couldn't help his attraction towards this beautiful woman that worked for him and didn't know who he was. He didn't care, he wanted her now and then he would explain to her who he was. Pippa decides to follow her urges, she has never been with another man before and couldn't help how she felt about Andreo. When he finds out she was a virgin, that didn't stop him, he wanted her even more and wanted to brand her as his.
Between carefully placed flashback sequences, we get a clearer understanding of the love that exists between Joshua and Hayden. Both alpha males and heir apparent for both of their packs. Something happens that sends Hayden to prison. In the present, Hayden, once an awkward, but confident, and highly intelligent man, is now angry, resentful, and hateful. The love he felt for Joshua seems to have dissipated and he's lost his way.... well, I guess you can probably figure out that they are each other's destinies. But, the only way for Hayden to overcome his anger, is to remember his past. Once he does, it's all about forgiveness, love, and allowing time to heal old wounds. I have to say that of all the mate theme books, this one transcended the entire concept. I have to admit, there is one scene that I just could NOT take. I had to fast forward through. So, be forewarned that there is a scene that, while I'm sure was essential for us to understand the full extent of the love between these two men, it was too much for me to bare. Regardless, this book confirmed my faith in the love of one's mate, and I am eager to read more by this author. Wonderful read. Credit or no. It's a must-get.
Diaz's narrative is fresh, powerful, captivating, humorous and extremely original. His characters are unforgettable, well drawn, multifaceted and realistic, warm and close as if they were real people you have known for years - perhaps because they are based on true people. Not a moment of boredom - guaranteed.
1329 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've read a lot of popular writing for the layman about quantum mechanics and the zero point field, and found this intelligent and interesting. I found the explanations of this difficult to conceptualize idea well done, and it gave a me a bit more of the quasi-mystical than I had bargained for, but it was actually a good thing as I tend toward the straight "scientific" explanations, and this author has a decidedly metaphysical bent. I enjoyed the book, but think that it bis better appreciated if the reader has already had some exposure to quantum physics.
7413 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this book. Hot sex, hot shifter brothers. What's not to like? The author's writing flows well, and I was able to forget I was reading and just relax into the fantasy. The only part I didn't like was the suffering the heroine had to go through at one point in the book. There was some pain that sort of pulled me out of the sexy haze. Other than that, I would have given this 5 stars. This author is now on my list! I have to read ALL of her books.
Dr. Bonnie Vause, Ed. D.
I have re-read this book several times and will read it again.
8461 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 We enter the world of the late 1960's in Stockholm. The police solve their crimes with good hard police work, no DNA, no computers, and no social media. What they did have were telephones and their feet. Good, hard police work , long hours, but they often found their man and solved their crimes.
If this sounds intimidating, I'd encourage you to give it a try anyway though it might take some time to absorb all of the information. Dr. Jason Lisle gave plenty of practical examples of how to apply the lessons. The appendix was also full of real-life e-mails he's received and he walked the reader through how you could respond using the information in the book.
8302 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There wasn't much to this story because it was so short but it did intrigue me. I really wish it was longer.
On the plus side, I felt these stories were very adventurous. I found myself enjoying the tale more and more... And purchased the next one to find out what happens next.
You may have better luck, but I can't really recommend it.
3214 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book took you places you would not ordinarily think about.
1645 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read a couple of the books in the Hawke series and have enjoyed them. Robert Vaughn is one of the better authors of western books.
I found the subtitle - 'a novel about a family that puts the personality in disorder' and on the flyleaf - 'Welcome to the world of the fantastic Flanagans' to be somewhat deceptive. I started reading expecting some family disarray and problems, but in more of a light hearted manner. I was unprepared for the cruelty and madness that is Collie's mother and the unconcern of his father. Bingo is the favoured son and Collie has been made very aware of it.
The upshot is, yes, if you like fun, natural sounding dialogue, the Longmire series is for you. The main characters in the story have known each other forever and they have solid, comfortable relationships. They're sarcastic and witty. Just fun.
4- I loved how Ms. Clare put so much into such a short novel that made this one as meaningful as her longer novels. That takes a lot of talent which Ms. Clare has definitely got in spades.
4787 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't live in LA but have been there on occasion and i consider the LA times one of the papers I like to read on the weekend.
Well, I was quickly drawn into the story. It was well written and a great read, keeping you turning the pages, wanting to see what happens next.
3743 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic Writing by Flanagan. I have been enthralled with his writing and he is on his way to competing with the top fantasy writers of the modern age.
Jena now must deal with dangerously evolving situations both at Piscul Dracului and in the Other Kingdom, while facing the truth that she can't always be there to guide and protect her loved ones.
The daily rate is $.75 or $9.99 a month. Now, I can smile that paper is not being wasted when I read the wp on my k2 each morning.
2999 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm reading this copy now so no opinion as yet.
This book is full of scriptures and passages and what Deepak believes to be the intended message of Jesus for each one, and for ALL people of all beliefs. Some of the many concepts addressed are: The Golden Rule, Karma (reeping and sowing), praying with faith, why you should pray if God already knows what you want, being in a state of higher awareness/consciousness at the soul level, judgement, materialism, etc. The book addresses common arguments of who the "real" Jesus is and the pros and cons of each (to help you consider the possibilities so you can make up your own mind). (Remember that about 313 AD, Emporer Constantine officially adopted Christianity but then banned many religious documents, such as the Gospel of Thomas. Now why would he go and do such a thing?)
This one is about Brett and Lisa, Lisa is a vampire and Brett is human. They have lived together and been together and run a nightclub together for the past 11 months. Brett love Lisa, that much is evident in this short story. But one night another vampire, one from Lisa's past shows up and has Brett guessing how Lisa really feels about him.
558 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book, but didn't think it was top-notch because of the main characters.
484 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Kill is the third book in the Predator Trilogy romantic suspense series written by author Allison Brennan.
1457 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sue Monk Kidd has shown us the way to be strong women, by being together, sharing each other's burdens and joys. I was awed by August and her intelligent insight into the human condition. I am looking forward to reading more from Sue.
8819 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This blog is well worth it. I don't have time to search around every day for free books. This blog does that for me. I just look at it daily and see what new books are offered for free. If I don't want the book, I skip it, but I've had my kindle since Christmas and already downloaded 7 books for free.
9963 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book should be made into a movie! It's hilarious! Poor Alice...she was sucked into situation after situation, not realizing the consequences may not turn out well until it's almost too late. I would heartily recommend this book to anyone who wants a great, fun read!
the one thing that really baffles me is how to cancel a free trial. unless the magic button is hiding right out in the open, i can't find a website or kindle method to cancel. i had to call into customer service and yes, it got taken care of but i was disconnected three times before i made it into the queue, the fidelity of the call made it almost impossible to understand what the person was saying, and the english of the rep was spotty at best. not up to the usual amazon quality.
500 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Finishing this trilogy of books we get to learn all about Olivia St. Martin. This book ties everything together. I love that each book can be read separately and still make sense.
7360 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book kept a reader intrigued from the first page. So good I couldn't put it down. Kudos to Brenda Novak.
9447 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Regrettably, I downloaded this book before looking at the string of reviews and comments associated with this publications. It is a pity that there is copyright infringement and that corporations like Amazon have gotten into bed with companies that promote piracy. With that said, I must admit that I enjoyed the book. I am a long time fan of Poul Andersons Time Patrol series and his novella High Crusades. When I saw this book listed in Kindle format, I jumped for it. While the stories are slightly dated, they are still enjoyable to read and are interesting. I highly recommend if you can find a legitimate copy of any of these stories, download it and read it. Im certain that you will enjoy it.
And the way their siblings, Jordan(Sevan's brother) & Nina(Lorelei's) sister, are acting around each other I know it's only a matter of time before they are doing the sheet tango.
Now the "What's News" listings are all under "Page One", with the articles listed in a hard to read series as a single paragraph (a bulleted list would at least be some improvement), with no hyperlinks for the individual articles.
5131 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was really looking forward to this book after the 2 prior in the series - very dissapointing. Hero seemed grumpy all the time and the best part of the book was the sub-plot development of the relationship between Sage and Roark. I have liked all Jodi Thomas's previous books a great deal but this one seems phoned in.
Their day to day planning as described in the book is excellent and the characters are well described. The tale moves at a satisfying pace and the adventure remains appealing from start to finish. I very much recommend this book. This is not a book about the fog, but about surviving the fog as the title states.
118 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is the autobiography of master con man, Frank Abagnale. By the time he was 20, he had traveled all over the world; stolen millions of dollars; passed himself off as a Pan Am pilot, a pediatrician, a lawyer, and a sociology professor. Abagnale invented modern fraud and now he works at debunking it.
Then their father becomes ill and leaves home to recover. He trusts Jena to run the family business but she is a girl and so a cousin, Cezar, will help her. Cezar cannot help but remind Jena that if she or one of her sisters fails to provide a male heir he may just be taking over her family, since her father is very ill, ill enough to he might not make it home and therefore Cezar would be the next in line to be the man in charge. Jena cannot stand this thought but Cezar's hints and flat out bully attempts to run her home have come at a time when Jena's sister has fallen for a young man in the Other Kingdom who she should not have fallen for. Sure, the fact that he is in the Other Kingdom and therefore only seen by them during the full moon is an issue, but it is worse than that -- he is visiting the Other Kingdom with the Night People, a mysterious group with a horrid reputation for toying with people -- ruining lives even. It's a lot for Jenna to take on, essentially alone, only her best friend / Frog Gogu can truly help her and she's not sure that a frog is of much help, no matter how much she loves him. Jenna does send letters to her father but she's unsure that he is getting them and she cannot bring herself to tell him just how bad things have gotten as she'd not want to further affect his health. How to save her sister and her home?
So, what is the value of this book besides recounting the life of this fascinating individual? The author, a professor at Hunter College, has devoted now two books to explaining for us how the German legal system functioned during the Imperial Period ("Death in the Tiergarten") and with this volume during the transition from Weimar to Nazi rule. He perceptively melds the legal with the political and traces their impact on the procedures of the courts, at least in these politically-charged cases. His background as both a former trial lawyer and a historian yields important dividends here. We also learn a good deal about a neglected topic--how did the Nazis maneuver into power during the late 1920's when street warfare and violence were their tools in trade? We also learn important facts about how Hitler faced substantial opposition within his own party and how he managed to retain his leadership position.
8943 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 "Dani Standifer arrives home at her West Texas family ranch a day early, ready to pick up where she left off with Rowe Ayers, her high school sweetheart. However, when she opens the door to their line-shack trysting place, it's clear she waited a day too long. Rowe's with someone else--another man.
762 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent reading and a complete Newspaper. I enjoy very much its reading.
9257 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is a pretty good read, I like the character Janis Stone and how she is not a stick figure like so many book and movie characters are. The book starts out with Janis trying on her wedding dress, which doesn't go so well because she is not quite small enough for the size she is trying to wear, but why she is even considering marrying this guy Gary only because he is her last chance is a little ridiculous. Yes she is thirty-nine but that doesn't mean she has to settle for someone so belittling. I love how a voice just suddenly appears over the speakers everywhere and the arrogant way Primus Taddus basically says they are needing wives so they are taking some just deal with it.
Even if quite sad, the story is almost a sweet romance. There is more speaking of feelings than s exy scenes. The mood is definitely not light, but the story is very romantic. And there is the undisputed acceptance of Wade and Dylan's, and previously Simon's, s exuality, without trouble, with only love. There are not opponents to their love. The troubles between Wade and Dylan are of different nature, it's a question of too much unasked questions.
This is a great read, one that will make Christians open their eyes, and people of other faiths respect someone who has lived her life in love.
725 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 It's less than advertised, less than the print paper.
400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is really surprising to see that Amazon.com Sales Rank is #2,995 for this book in the US, while I never see anyone buying or reading this book inside China.
5716 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Once you are used to the time and period of these stories they become quite interesting and hold thereaders attention.
Marc fights for honor while Blake fights for fun! They both want Kate, see I am going with this? Oh yea!!
The first six books are better than the last six. By the last six, Wright had ordered his butler to bring him a drink every half-hour on the half-hour, and was writing articles about how he got trapped into doing nothing but find cases for Vance to solve. The cases are so silly that it's best, I find, just to go with the flow and laugh (or cry) at the silliness page by page; there's no escaping it. It is perfectly possible to hate Philo Vance, and that can be fun too.
3879 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story immediately grabs your attention with the opening scene of Sally being caught skinny dipping in the water by Standing Bear. From the moment he saw her he made it his duty throughout the rest of the book to make her his. If you want more of a story line and less intimate details, this is not the book for you. For those who do desire a steamy ready to get your blood flowing, I do recommend this book. Standing Bear's arrogance and persistence to have what he wants is enough to keep you reading.
There was a fair amount of historical detail--mainly about the clothing, though some about dueling, highway robbery, and such--woven into the story. I had a hard time putting the book down because of the bad scrapes Horatia and her brother kept getting into, some of them dangerous.
1510 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I learned about Judaism and found it fascinating. Great characters, a good love story, a sexy detective and you end up with a good book.
Two years ago, four young men sexually assaulted Melissa Little Bird, a Cheyenne girl with fetal alcohol syndrome. Now one of them is dead, having been shot in the back while hunting out in the middle of nowhere. When it turns out that this has been no hunting accident, it is up to Longmire and his little gang of deputies to keep the other three boys alive while they desperately try to identify the shooter.
1198 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love her intire story line of the Desert Rogues. I only had a few in paperback and was very happy to see it on the kindle.
Terry McDonald
Diaz has the enviable gift of being able to write as convincingly about the private dramas of a fat frat boy as well as the larger implications of the political dictatorship, while dealing with the more supernatural realm of family curses and bad luck in a story about family relationships (in sharp Spanglish, no less) that is poignant and extremely enjoyable.
Will writes a message to tell her to stay at the cabin if she returns and then leaves to follow her trail. He takes much longer reach the first snare than Evanlyn did, having to rest fairly often. When he finally arrives, he reads the signs and starts following the trail. After a long and exhausting walk, he reaches the Temujai camp.
238 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting premise...a lawyer is confronted with a convict who asks her to represent her, and informs her that she is really her long-lost twin. Question is, would you take the case?
Overall this book is a wonderfully written, beautiful book, that is definitely a classic for a reason.
1756 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these books by Maggie Shayne. She is awesome!!!!!!!! The stories are a great read for anyone who loves romance.
Gwen was likeable and I really wanted her to succeed in returning to her hometown, especially since her husband of 10 years left her for a younger woman. Getting a makeover from her girlfriend left her looking and feeling years younger.
1456 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I may be a guy, and this may be a chick flick book, with plenty of angst, but it's also one of the most hugely clever and fun books I've read in many years. A huge thumbs up.
* Release (4 stars)
The author uses different time lines, parallel worlds and different points of view, sometimes retelling a scene as experienced from both humans and longclaws. Where other books get lost in their overwhelming, confusing complexity, that is never the case with longclaws, where all parts converge into a coherent and unique whole.
Of course Lila who was 'Beauty' was as beautiful inside as outside. In the original fairy tale, the beast has a bad temper as part of his curse, so having the 'beast' in this story be bad tempered goes along with that.
Besides the brutalities of war, the author is an amazing storyteller and his visuals sometimes beautiful such as The sea was thick beneath me, shining with phosphorescence that clung to my oars with each pull. I felt as if I were rowing on a skin of elastic light. or Hundreds of translucent crabs scuttled away at the vibrations of our footsteps parting before us like a curtain of glass beads.
One of Jane's truths: "Why this need for such a rigid schedule? Discipline is all about the imposition of control -- the belief that, by following a precise regime and avoiding distractions, you can somehow keep the disorder of life at bay. Maybe that was the reason why I was up so early every morning. The discipline allowed me to keep my mind off the worry that the Feds might now be enquiring about my whereabouts. And it also allowed me to dodge the belief that no one would ever read the book I was rewriting. But I had to finish it -- because it was the one thing in my life right now that gave me some sort of focus, some raison d'etre." [153 paperback edition]
2861 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a very well written book with believable characters, conflicts not only challenging to the main character but to the reader as well. It also tells the history of a country largely ignored in our history books as well as insight into the flora, fauna, and customs of a country with a widely diverse population..
959 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An incredible American author. His tales of adventure are among the best. Don't miss, 'The Jacket'...
9. Combination of agriculture with manufacturing industries; gradual abolition of the distinction between town and country by a more equable distribution of the population over the country. Being told were to live in America. The loss of basic freedoms. Just look at agenda 21 and the plans to push everyone into high density housing. Communists and socialists are insane control freaks who know no boundaries.
In my opinion, A Quick Bite was better than the most recent book, The Immortal Who Loved Me. I cant say yet about all the other ones in between. I plan to read the next one in the series soon.
8212 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 the atlantis series bundle gives you five books for the price of one paperback. great on the wallet but wonderful for anyone interested in gena showalter's work or that likes a little fantansy with their romance.
476 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although this is the second book in Ms. Brennan's No Evil Trilogy and the story line can completely stand alone, because of all the connecting characters I'd highly recommend reading the series in order: (1) Speak No Evil (2) See No Evil (3) Fear No Evil
As always, though, it is the story that interests the reader most, and it is for this that I would read on to find out what happens to the main character and whether her fears are justified or are merely the result of her own morbid imaginings caused by her unhappy relationship.
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8677 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed getting yo know these characters and their interactions between each other. The domineering and possessiveness is exhilarating and frightening. To find common ground to balance independence and protectiveness while being loving is the challenge. Must read.
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9584 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This "book" is very short and nearly 40% is consumed in a background story. The background was two very long chapters of pure narrative focusing on a character that was dead before the main story began. This historical character was so capable as to be completely unbelievable.
I think we may not have seen the end of Rory Hennessy, or Bridget, and I'm looking forward to finding out what else Mannahatta has in store for everyone.
Talia
1663 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I like the series, but the Lainey character is just TOO out and about for me....waaay too much of a clutz..lol
The Scenario:
Good idea for a story, good victim, couldn't read further
351 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a surprising take on a story that I thought I knew. While the story stands alone quite nicely, if you are expecting anything even similar to the original movie, starring Michael Rennie, produced in 1951, be prepared to encounter a completely different story. I fully recommend this story and the others contained in this collection. Mr Bates looks more into the make-up of the primary protagonist than into the visitors. I will not expose more of the story line here, but it is still thought provoking and worth your time.
including many big names in government and politics during the
4672 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A little voyeurism with your girlfriend leads to the love of your life, who knew? The main characters are hot and sexy and the supporting characters round out their story. I look forward to the rest of the series.
517 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 love this author
Brandt and Maggie. Love the way he needs her. This book made me dwonder what the rest of the series was going to be like and it was awesome.
9782 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It was a decent read, don't remember why I bought it actually, but it was interesting enough for the night.
9066 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the best books I've read in a long time. It was a roller costal ride for me. I anticipated the long wait of a great ending. it wasn't a landslide, you had to work through so many emotions which made it so interesting. I am tired of the run of the mill boy meets girl boy gets girl. This was a work in progress with a great ending.
All production instruments (industry, property, banking) should be centralized in the hands of the State (monopolies). There should be a heavy progressive income tax and free education for everyone.
3265 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book really kept your interest. it was I Can't put it down. A well written and woven story. Will look for more of hers
I loved Ms. Sands' unique twist on a vampire myth. With characters that make you feel as if they're your best friends, a romance to root for, and secondary characters that keep you smiling, this book is a sure-fire winner.
9536 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Surprisingly a lot of twists, turns, and subplots for such a short novella. As in all shorts - it has the main larger than life plot point - all destroying weapon from some crazy dying race that no longer has a reason that live. Mysterious strangers that probably can help, but whose motives never quite make sense. Not enough time to think through things. Well, you know how it is.
Kit and Jesse seemed destined to be together, but for how long? Will they be over before they begin?
"I'll Be Waiting" is about one-night's events at a hotel. A woman checks in and tells the night clerk she's waiting for a visitor. The porter tells Tony that a stranger wants to see him (a warning about another guest). Tony warns this guest, who quickly leaves. But something happens that affects Tony's family.
15. Ambitious book that exceeded my expectations.
9501 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Beautifully written sweeping tale wrapped around an outstanding knowledge of flight and flying. A tightly written page turner with plenty of unexpected yet logical twists. Well worth the time. Expect to see a great deal more from this author and his characters.
5271 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dave Ramsey is already a trusted name, so I had no problem reading his book. I had already received insight into money management and other things from his programming. After reading Dr. Andrew M. Goodman's book, No Money, No Problem: limited funds, unlimited options No Money No Problem, I had gotten a great amount of insight into fiscal responsibility and maximizing the full potential of what I have.
But this time, they get caught. And Hailey is the one who will bear Gage's punishment of choice - an evening out with him!
I thought the subplot was very well-done. I had a theory early on, then we learn something that made me rethink, then I adjusted the theory and ended up being right after all. The thing is, it still kept me guessing, because although I was pretty sure I was right, I was never 100% positive. There are a few other books I've read that have a similar setup, where you're not really sure who the hero is or is not: Lora Leigh's Wild Card , Lisa Kleypas's Stranger in My Arms , and Christina Dodd's Lost in Your Arms .
5422 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've been trying several of the newspapers for Kindle over the past weeks, trying to find one I want to read every day and am willing to pay for. So far, the Ft Worth paper was worthless and the Houston paper decent, and the Austin paper was very good. The Chicago Tribune was good - loads of articles each day, good extras like photos & horoscope & Dear Abby type things. It was just top heavy in daily sports stuff which I have no real interest in.
1270 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a companion volume to Mario Vargas Llosa's Feast of the Goat. Set in Santo Domingo during the Trujillo rule and after, and in New Jersey among Dominican emigrants, the 'diaspora', after Trujillo's death by assassination. The killing brought no luck to the assassins, including way up to the top of the command chain. Why else did JFK get killed but for the curse of Trujillo? (The word for the curse cannot be written here, it goes against zoo rules.)
I'll be checking Jodi's website, constantly, trying to patiently await Sage's story. I can already see the wheels turning for other books, ones about the children of these wonderful characters.
3460 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the first book I read from Oriah and I loved it, now I have it on kindle, so I can read it anywhere I want. Perfect!
9819 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I wish there was a disclaimer for people who don't find rape entertaining, and I never would have purchased it had I known. I got about 28% through the book and was very engrossed in the story until the rape scene where all interest went out the window. I'm glad I bought this when it was free.
1653 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hawke is a man who was one of the worlds most accomplished pianist until he went to join the war and caught and killed and could no longer play piano on the world stage. A great read.
- Like In The Belly of the Bloodhound, this book could probably be skipped without missing too much. There's enough detail in each subsequent work to know most of the highlights of past adventures.
8587 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just love this series. Every book is so entertaining and I have a hard time putting the books down.
THEY ARE NOT GAY.
Its a very short read and actually the story didn't start until 10 percent into the read due to advertisements of other books by the author/publisher. Usually that doesnt make me happy, but since the story was so satisfying and good, it really didn't bother me in the least. Also keep in mind that this was originally part of an anthology, On the Prowl, back in 2007.
and I love his books also. I went back and bought this one again so I could re-read it.
2806 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this book. These characters are funny and creative with there words of choice (wink,wink). Greg is dreamy. Hope Wanda's story is next!!
This book is extremely complex and the characters are much richer than its predecessor. The emotion throughout the book was at a very high pitch and at times I felt as if my stomach was in knots because the action was non stop. There is so much going on it's difficult to know where to stop in terms of talking about the storyline because of the danger of being a spoiler. There is a murder investigation, extreme violence against members of Remi's family, a horrifying incident in the past, collusion between law enforcement agencies in an investigation several years ago, as well as a recent tragedy, all of which heighten the pressure in the already intense love story between Remi and Jake.
5977 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I always check Amazon first love their PRIME it is well worth the money. Articles always come before the date.
3218 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This books relates much about the lives of bees which was very interesting. But the way it compares our experiences in life and how we react, to the lives and personalities of bees is simply fascinating.
3.5 stars
Wistril Afloat, and Wistril Betrothed. In each story Wistril shows that brain always triumphs over brawn and comes up with humorous solutions to rather difficult situations.
2. Looking Within (The ministries of the Holy Spirit in the believer)
6477 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An easy book to read. I recommend this book for serious believers who want to grow their faith in God!
A killer dragon falls in love with a human he is supposed to kill, a human hunting for a jewel that gives unmeasurable power finds love while rescuing the 'jewel,' a nymph who is addicted to sex and doesn't ever want to settle down finds his mate in a woman who wants nothing to do with a relationship, (my personal favorite) a vampire who had violently lost his mate hundreds of years ago is given another chance at love with a kick-ass amazonian woman, and finally (my least favorite but it was the shortest so not that bad) another vampire with a haunted past falls for a cold amazonian woman with an even more haunted past. All but the last story are really good. I stayed up most of the night reading Layel's story (the vampire) and had a blast doing it. It's definitely a slow start. But once you get into the world its hard to come out. This bundle is definitely worth the price!
*Incredibly, Marx was unaware (or more likely, deluded himself into unawareness) of this critical sequence.
The sheriff is a grieving widower, his best friend's a Cheyenne related to the girl, and his mentor is his predecessor, a retired one-legged sheriff living in a nursing home. Adding to the ambience, a local woman-made-good back in town is eyeing him.
7509 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dream Machine surprised me in more ways than one. First this is not a tame tale, this is a hot, sensual, sexy, read. Almost from the very beginning the crackling sexuality permeates the pages of this erotic tale.
She has been having these very hot erotic dreams of a off world lover. He is very hot and gets her blood flowing. They meet every night for like 6 months. Then one night they confess their love for each other and they do the bonding mate thing. Only thing, they are dreams so he isn't real right?
When the Commander took over the country, he outlawed all magic, seeing it as evil, and any who had abilities either did their best to escape to Ixia, where magic was not only allowed, but nurtured, or were killed trying.
Written right after the event in 1912. Still as riveting to read about as ever. Highly recommended.
The first Roddy Doyle book I read annoyed me. With his absence of quotation marks I couldn't work out what was dialogue and what was merely thought. Plus, it wasn't a very happy book.
sailing the ocean in a beautiful craft? Living life on your own terms? This is the story
I admit after the first 150 pages she starts to act almost human. The rest of the book wasn't wholly awful. The only reason I kept reading it was because I was SOOO looking forward to this series I didn't want to give up on it. I kept hoping it would get better. I still am. On to book 3 Wanda's story.
417 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Despite the fact that this book seems a little too challenging to our social system and too radical according to our culture, it is really so greatly written. It sounds so true even today that I can't help rating it five stars. We are living in a democratic nation; however, sesorship seems to shut me from talking too much about communism. However, things in the real world is not always divided into good and bad so clearly. Yes, it is so true that most communist, or so called, socialist, countries today or sevral ten years ago are totalitariate, but I feel that this is not really the fault of communist or giving the right to rule to the working class. It is more likely that almost everyone has some sort of selfishness in their heart even if they don't notice this. Communism is based on sharing and equality of everyone, thus no one would really enforce it; and at the same time, no one can enforce anything inside a real communist country at all because a real communist country actually has no social phase at all - it is ruled by all the people, and therefore, no one actually rule over anyone else. Also, most communist rulers use their system to gain power and advatages rather than regarding communism as something. As well, everything has its opposite. Our opposite and enemy somehow is just a competitor. This competitor is just competiting with us, so we have no way to say it good or bad - naturally. Of course, we are going to rate it to the worst basis because they (the rulers) rate us on teh same basis. Any way, this book is worth-reading.
4. Dana Marie Bell's Dare to Believe (The Gray Court) - sexy, humorous para-romance with all manner of fae: Sidhe, dragons, leprechauns, vampires and more
6573 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I agree with another reviewer who said that the plot was thin. This author should employ a good editor. The poor grammar, run-on sentences, punctuation errors, etc. were serious distractions.
2579 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All A. A. Milne books for children are wonderful classics and wxcellent literature. We think Disney created Winnie the Pooh but Disney shirt changed it! It is not the same. We must read good to our choldren if we want to train their to rich language.
What I liked about the book:
5145 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The author is a great writer, I was riveted to the book in moments and didn't put it down until I finished it. Normally I don't really read paranormal books, however that's changed because I've read now 9 books in the series lol. 5 star rating from me.
7468 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Ok hmm. I was excited about this book.
6849 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very good book but would have liked a little different ending. Would recommend this book for those that enjoy a little romance in their westerns.
1676 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have schizophrenia, and this is by far the best account of having schizophrenia I have read. Elyn Saks describes it all: the side effects of the medicines, the stigma attached to schizophrenia, and the deepest, darkest areas of psychosis and delusional thinking.
8744 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ok, I'll start by saying that I really love this series. They are somewhat short reads and very enjoyable. I love all the characters and the author's ability to keep us updated on everyone in each story. I can see how it may branch off to other stories about neighboring packs and new characters. Gabe and Sarah's story was ultimately very sweet and romantic. However, it was unusually different from the other stories about the Halle Pumas, in that they did not really get together until the end of the book. That part was really difficult for me because all the rest of the stories have them joining together early on. This was one big fat misunderstanding and a jumble of wrong decisions on Gabe's part. It was painful to watch how they continually hurt each other. I'm not sure, considering how sensitive the "mating need" is among these characters, that the hurts that took place would have been so easy to overcome as quickly as they were. I truly hurt for Sarah and her friend and hated Chloe for the games she was playing. I was glad Sarah was able to "share" her hurt feelings with Gabe so he could truly feel what he put her through. (that part will become clear to you when you read it)...
8484 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great one
I really enjoyed Aislinn's character. I love how she knows what she wants and is determined to keep fighting, no matter what. She's easy to admire, and I liked watching her journey as she grew up and became a knight. I also liked the addition of secondary characters, like her friends Caelan and Geoffrey; they definitely added to the plot.
All of the sisters are distinct and well-developed characters who bring their own charms to the story. Although the eldest, Tati, grew tiresome as a lovesick heroine, she provided a good counterpoint to sensible Jena who prefers the company of her enchanted frog Gogu to the prospect of marriage.
3651 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great happy ending, but an even better cliff hanger. This book was a perfect sequel to the previous one.
9707 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Free. Interesting. Read sporadic parts only. Need more time.
Throughout, the book seems real. The writing is spare, but clearly conveys the characters, their worlds and their choices.
PLEASE KEEP WRITING THEM , I CAN HARDLY WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE.
2845 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really -I cannot just give it 5 stars? Beautifully written, almost poetic in places. I learned much about Malaysia, very subtle homosexual undertones. Also Buddhist reincarnation beliefs. A part of the world almost forgotten in the pacific theater of WWii
3239 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the second time I've read this book-the first was many years ago. Great form in the writing, the background and the characters-and it is so restful to have correct punctuation , grammar, spelling and whatnot. Restful and at the same time gripping-could not put it down.
135 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A coming of age story with high adventure thrown in. Everyone can relate to the challenge of outgrowing parental oversight. Who hasn't longed for an adventure? Strong female characters handle their business with competence, imagination, and no little luck.
Did I mention that the reading is relevant? After all, something like one in seven Americans live within an hour's drive of the L.A. Times Building. And Southern California is arguably the revolutionary center of the world in much the same way the Atlantic Colonies were in 1776. Of course, the L.A. Times is internationally recognized (Pulitzer Prize, yeah!) as one of the last real sources of news in a world that values entertainment to the exclusion of information. I'm one of those who believe, as did Ben Franklin, that a citizen has a duty to inform himself through a reliable newspaper.
9578 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Started so well, and plummeted really quickly. I guessed the premise in the second chapter, and watched it unfold just as I thought it would. It was like writing a story for school, realising that you've run out of time and just throw a few words together just because you need to submit something, anything, to the teacher. Very poor showing.
As a teacher, I'm not quite sure if this book fits children, and if so, what age, because as a parent and a woman, I am haunted.
6923 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My friend recommended these books, so I tried this one. I've read four more which says it all.
Even though it's been a while now since I actaully read it, I am recalling a great deal, and another good thing about this book was that it didn't get bogged down with pages and pages of sex secenes like so many of the current roamnces seem to, which meant the authour wanted to tell the story about this relationship's developement, rather than take the easy way out by describing erotic sex scenes.
8680 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novel is excellent, and all the saga, I recommend it
5116 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 ten days into my trial subscription and i have decided to cancel. have read the financial times and wall street journal for 30 years and i guess i have one foot in the digital world and one in the analog world.
Elizabeth Bennet is sailing to America to see her aunt and uncle who are in New York on business. This is not in modern times, so a unmarried woman travelling on a ship for a month unattended is a little dangerous. Another person travelling to America is Fitzwilliam Darcy, he owns the ship they are travelling on and does not want anyone to know it. In fact he wants little to do with anyone on the ship. He just wants to go to America to retrieve his sister rather than have her come back unattended. Mr. Darcy is of course ver wealthy and the target of many matching making mother aboard the ship. Elizabeth is in the steerage which is the lowest and poorest part of the ship. These two characters keep bumping into each other, Darcy is concerened when Elizabeth is ill and will not get any better because of the poor living conditions she is in on the ship. Mr. Darcy makes her an extraordinary offer. . .
There are very few whole grain recipes, no nutritional or caloric information or guidance, few low fat or dietetic choices offered. Nor is there much in it for vegetarians. Many of the vegetable recipes contained meat or meat byproducts such as meat based broth, bacon, etc. There isn't even a recipe for a good vegetable broth that one could use as a substitute. While I didn't expect this to be a health food cook book, there could have been more thought given to including recipes for those who don't want to eat high fat, animal centric, fattening foods.
2940 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Girls this book is hot and sexy. After reading and laughing at some of the reviews, I really am stumped for what more to say about this book. Chick-lit this book is not, but from a chick-porn perspective it is pretty good! This book is short but that is a good thing. I don't need drama with my chick-porn. Marie Harte gives you just enough to be vested in the characters of this book without dragging out the story and a fine job of it! Check out Derricks story by this author, it is good too.
The Gathering is a little bit of the opposite experience. As I read, I was not at all sure what it was that I was supposed to be reading. It is fairly difficult to access, and not terribly forgiving of lapsed attention. Mostly I found myself saying to myself: "Why? Why did this win the Man Booker Prize?" But then somewhere towards the end, Enright pulls a magic trick. The book wraps itself up somehow, and is at once something shining. Something, dare I say it, which would like to fly. But still, I was not really sure that this was enough. It came so late in the book and what came before that moment was so leaden, I was not sure what I wanted to think. I mean, what I wanted to think about the overall experience.
I was quite surprised by Remi, because in the second book he didn't appear like a positive character and I thought it would be hard for him to accept his new werewolf nature and I thought he would fight against his attraction to Jake much more. At the beginning he justified it with the fact that mating was a werewolf thing, something beyond his control. I appreciated very much when, while recalling his past, he realized that it was just something he has always had in himself. Jake was patient and understanding, he treated Remi as a fragile and delicate being and he respected his boundaries as much as he could.
6865 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book. The words and thoughts of a young woman from the South, Memphis Layne, rang true. Funny and thoughtful. She and most of the other characters seemed very real. One reviewer was annoyed at some errors in grammar and spelling. They annoy me as well, but there were a lot fewer in this book than in many of the other Kindle books I've read. The few errors in this book did not keep me from thoroughly enjoying it. The only "dislike" I had was the last few paragraphs of the ending/epilogue, which were unnecessary and didn't add anything to the story but puzzlement about why they were included.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
This book is full of every element. The action, the gambling, the balls, the extravaganza, the sisters love, the brotherly love, the drunked-ness, the action, the duel, the deceiving. Just the right amount. Enough to cause a little agitation, a little annoyance, a little swooning. Just perfect. :)
Grace moves back to her old town where she inherited a guest home from her dead husband. Unfortunately, her step son, who older than she is, lives in the main house on the same property. He believes that she had an affair with another man while married to his father, and said man, killed his father--shot him during an argument. He blames her for his father's death, but doesn't know the true circumstances of why Grace agreed to marry his father (she was only seventeen at the time) or why the man shot his father. What he does know is that ever since he saw her as a teen, he's been in love with her. And he hates her and himself for his strong feelings toward this woman.
4449 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a cute variation and worth the price. I've paid more for P&P variations and have been disappointed. Go ahead, give it a read!
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 2)
SILENT IN THE MOORS - Like the second book, this one picks up - and transforms - a cliche: a dark, ominous, half-ruined estate in the northern moors of Yorkshire, capped by a rotting manor house, where dark family secrets fester. Brisbane has acquired the estate, and his letters back to London indicate that something is very wrong - although he won't say exactly what. Julia makes the journey north to investigate her relationship with Brisbane, and provide what help she can. She's soon caught up in a proper mystery, featuring a family of aristocrats ruined by pride and a pair of mummified corpses hidden in a monk's hole.
Again, give it a chance...unless you're scared of being the master of your own destiny. In that case keep your head in the sand and follow the dogma that you grew up on. It's gotten you this far. If that's that case my questions is, why are you reading a book like this anyway. You didn't actually believe there was a science to this stuff, did you?
4670 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this book a few years back and remembered how much I enjoyed it and decided to do a re-read.
I thought this was a great place to start the series, You get to know Kaylee a little bit and get introduced to her best friend Emma. You learn about Kaylee's abilities although you won't find out why she has those abilities until book 1. You should defiantly start here as the events that take place are mentioned throughout the entire series.
40 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Five stars for one of the best books to come my way in a long time, as good as, but different from, The Weight of Water, which I also loved. I, too, listened to the unabridged audio by Dennis Boutsikaris (who played the dastardly D.A. on "One Center Street.") When it was over, I wanted to jump to my feet and shout "Bravo!" as if Id just listened to an exquisite violin ensemble I never wanted to end. I thought the novel a daring and poignant exercise in feminist fiction, similar to "The Yellow Wallpaper." It's also an experiment in Victorian fiction, and Shreve has pulled it off. Congratulations to a writer who just gets better with each book. (I've only read three of her books and can't wait to get more...)
But, none of those weaknesses detract from the importance or helpfulness of The Total Money Makeover.
8147 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I must say that the title is just slightly misleading (in a way) but it becomes so well-explained that I didn't mind at all.
The unmasking of the villain turned out to be a bit of an anti-climax, though. When incidents escalate, the police are called in, but we are never clued into what is going on with the investigation. One day the police are interviewing our hero and heroine, then a week or so later, the police turn up and arrest the villian and cart the person off the premises. We are not even allowed a glimpse of the arrest scene, so there just didn't seem to be a strong enough resolution to the whole mystery, even though we know who did it and why it was done.
By John Flanagan
3937 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good purchase.
Here we meet mav and duke who have been best friends for years. When one of their "gay chicken" games (seriously why wasn't I invited to judge??) turns a bit more serious for mav. He can't understand his sudden feelings for duke but tries to let them go. When they pose for a straight guys go gay :) website things really start to heat up. After some very hot scenes duke suddenly gets a bit to serious for mav. After a bit of grovelling they manage to work things out.
I will buy other versions of this book and audio book as well. Thank You!
8299 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The title for my review pretty much covers how I feel about this book. It's a good thing it was free because I'd be upset even to spend $0.99 on this. The main guy is completely nuts. He hates the Queen and then after having sex with her decides he loves her? We are constantly told about some magical amulet that protects her, yeah I get it the amulet protects her...no need to mention it in every other sentence. I feel like I wasted 20 minutes of my life that I will never get back. SKIP THIS, you aren't missing anything.
861 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I don't remember buying this book at all. Sorry.
3083 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book nearly put me to sleep. I love learning about laws of other cultures and the forerunner of our current system of laws but it was very dry.
Now, for those wondering, the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr differs from the movie in a number of different ways; in an interview excerpt, he himself says it is about "eighty percent accurate". In general the movie cut out a lot of time scale, played up the influence his parents had on his initial entrance into crime, reduced the severity of his prison time in France (in a word: torture), and most disappointing, Tom Hanks's character didn't really exist. In fact, Abagnale states he didn't even meet the FBI agent that had been pursuing him until years later, and the agent had no reason to like him. In fact, that's part of the reason for my 4 star review; while I understand that reality can sometimes be more boring than fiction, Abagnale's narration is, nonetheless, sometimes less captivating. In addition, the heavy use of dated slang and sometimes confusing explanations play into the rating.
I found Johnny to be a normal kid, if not particularly likable, in the first section. As he got older, I found myself liking him less and less. He just seemed like a jerk for the most part. However, by the end, I was rooting for him, at least a little, as some sympathy was generated. He also grew quite a bit as a character.
15 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am very prejudiced toward anything with Louis LAmour writes. He is easily one of the best writers of the 20th century.
9457 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The most beautiful thing about fantasy novels are the languages in which they are written. (I want you to take the time to think about this for just a second.)
No matter what, when you begin to read Thater, you will immediately see his expertise in writing Olde and Middle English. In fact, for more than twenty-five years, Glenn G. Thater has written works of fiction and historical fiction focusing on the genres of heroic fantasy and sword and sorcery. The Gateway is first in his saga and certainly sets the stage for upcoming exciting adventurous battles! One thing I appreciated from this author was an extensive list of names, people, places and all things important for the Saga. It makes an easy reference and provides effective documentation and definition for the fantasy world that was created.
While much of this was not new to me, I did appreciate the fact that there was research, both anecdotal and statistical to support what the authors were saying. The topics also stayed focused on the main ideas, several times suggesting other resources for anyone interested in a deeper examination of the ideas. Additionally, it is helpful to have reminders of the differences in make up between men and women, and to have suggestions on how to bridge the gap without putting the entire burden on my wife.
One of the more interesting analyses the author made was the comparison of UFO lore and religion. He indicates that although the phenomenon has many of the characteristics of mythology and religious belief, it does not appear to have a strong impact on people's behavior. He does note however that some of those more charismatic individuals who have convinced others that they have had contact with aliens have sometimes created a cult-like phenomenon around themselves.
6078 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I honestly haven't loved every single book I have read, but Kallysten delivers another 5 for me. I think the one thing that stood out to me the most was the relationship between Marc and Blake. The Sire/Childe bond is so very strong, but even it can be blurred. Marc and Blake end up helping Kate, a human fighter, and the group of rebels she belongs with, fight against demons that are coming into their world. Kate feels a pull to both men and in her own way tries to not come between them, even as they try to put her there. Everyone has their own reason for fighting, duty, honor, fun and it takes all of them, even the most scared and timid to fight and send the Demons back where they came from. In the end, betrayal is seen as the catalyst to the demons coming and to the destruction of the Sire/Childe bond. This bond will either be made stronger, or will be lost. I will patiently wait for the next installment.
However, in using imagination, Card manages not to cross the line into undue speculation but rather to draw out some very probable and obvious conclusions from the text. As always, Card offers keen insights that draws readers closer to God and focuses our attention on areas we too often ignore.
146 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm always on the look out for well written, clean science fiction and Elizabeth Moon delivers in this book. As the young risk-taking main character faces one disaster after another, she manages to work her way through them, bringing her ship and crew through it all. When she has to decide whether to go with the flow or make her own way, Kylara Vatta always chooses forging her own path.
But the characters were a little too cliche. I couldn't get past 1/5 of it before I had to call it quits and put this in the "can't seem to finish" pile.
* The fight scene didn't satisfy me. It seemed it was edited away, I don't know how to explain it. It felt too rushed, although it had the potential for something more exciting. Maybe it's because it's a short story, but I found the romance was ok, it lacked a bit of action (or angst, even if I admit I prefer the angst at a tolerable level and mine is pretty low).
I thought that the storyline ran smoothly without any delay. I really enjoyed the romance with a serious mystery. The romance part was not overdone, but a perfect fit with the story just to give it that extra spice. I do think that it would have been nice to have received a little more background on the characters, but for the most part, the story was easy to follow.
My real problem is the focus, for the most part the feed follows the web site pretty well. But sometimes they go weird like running the same Alec Baldwin story about Cuba in the top 3 stories for a week.
Throughout the book you will read completely honest revelations of what it is like to be on medication and to be off medication. You will be amazed at how creative a writer Elyn R. Saks is and how she remembers precises details of her life, even down to conversations she had with numerous people. Obviously she has a brilliant mind to remember with such clarity.
6444 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of the prelude short stories, 0.6 in the chronology, in the Guild Hunters paranormal romance series and revolving around one of the Hunters, Ashwini, and her sometimes-prey, Janvier. Based in Louisiana.
8814 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Within the first week of receiving my kindle two years ago I subscribed to this blog and to say it is well worth the ninety-nine cents per month would be an understatement.
8043 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Personally I found this to be a very good read...I found myself laughing out loud several times...Not quite the typical shifter read, but very enjoyable ...
2923 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sweet, hot, and lovable characters in funny situations. Even the secondary characters are entertaining. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
9935 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Statistically speaking - if Facebook and the internet keep growing at a steady rate - by 2013, every internet user will have a Facebook page, a remarkable achievement for an organization in operation only since 2004. In fact, Facebook is the best networking platform ever. Writer, editor and technology expert David Kirkpatrick examines its amazing start-up and covers "the Facebook effect," the singular phenomenon that enables people globally to connect in new ways. Facebook is ubiquitous, with far greater penetration than any other mass medium. Most intriguing, information can bubble up from Facebook users and quickly spread from one online "friend" to another across an immense social network of nearly 500 million users worldwide. Kirkpatrick nails Facebook's complex corporate biography and, even more tellingly, captures the personalities of the innovators involved, particularly genius CEO Mark Zuckerberg. getAbstract recommends this book to all Facebook members, which if current trends continue, soon will be everyone online.
Can't go wrong with a Josh Lanyon novel, or novella! So many 5* reviews...I've got nothing left to say!
I like how detailed the author is when it comes to the geography and provinces. You can easily believe Sacoridia is a real place with the way it and it's history is talked about in this book. And none of it's flashy. None of the history or information is randomly crammed down your throat in seemingly miscellaneous conversations just for the sake of letting you know the author has been oh so clever in thinking this through! It's believable and well done. :-)
Character Development: 1 Star
Sedgwick, on the other hand, I never developed any affection for. I found him to be blunt to a point beyond simple rudeness, and his excuses seemed liked those of a child rather than a 42 year old man who should be old enough to understand proper behavior, or at least how to make a sincere apology for his words. I found his behavior, after he and James had a falling out, to be almost stalker like, and added to that he seems to almost bully James into hearing him out, and accepting his half hearted apology. He is also described as having a full beard, which is not my thing, and with all the scenes of both men eating had me truly grossed out imagining all the crumbs it must collect (this is not meant as a slight to any of my friends who have or enjoy beards, it's just not my thing.)
Alice's voice is not nave. She is young but she knows a lot. It's maddening in some ways, then, to see her believe Ray's lies, or what I think most readers would hope are lies. Watching her fumble her way out into the outside world only to be pulled back by Ray is perhaps more challenging than reading about her kidnapping. Yes, this is a tough book and parents should talk to their kids about it if they want to read it. Yes, it might give them nightmares. But even though it's fiction, the subject matter Scott addresses is real and scary and I wouldn't shy away from sharing this with those who are mature enough to handle it. This is Scott's best work that I've read and is sure to stay with readers long after they've finished.
I love the fact that her lead make characters are not vengeful, spiteful, and mean. The woman are not arrogant, snotty, and nasty. They are all people with fairly normal issues in which the writer weaves a tale where her couples work through life with with love, strength, and strong familial support.
9965 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's been a while since I read the original Alice in Wonderland so I'm sure I missed some references, but I still very much enjoyed this book. Alice, a real estate broker, seeks to escape the clutches of her evil boss. She meets Nigel, an Englishman, online and runs off to be with him. As it turns out, his world seems just as chaotic as hers and she returns to the states to resolve her own problems. Filled with hilarious twists and turns as well as Alice in Wonderland references, The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters is a fun and funny novel.
1947 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This whole series is great. Recommend for anyone over the age of 8 or 10, depending on how mature the reader, as some of them can get quite intense - parents beware if your child is reading well beyond their age, some of these books have addiction to drugs, death, beatings, all sorts of stuff. I suggest you read first, to make sure your child is up to it. Any one over the age of 12 will love them. (I'm 26)
Nick Stone wants Lacey. He hates watching her with other men and will do what it takes to make her realize he is the man for her.
4913 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Funny, lively, and excitingly hot. Bell writes very entertaining stories with excellent characters. Strong females & hot males who love each other.
When they are both in the same town, the connection continues to strengthen, and the action is both amazing and non-stop.
809 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. Very informative. Would recommend it.
Three different story-lines are intricately woven into a compelling story: a clan of vampire-like beings called longclaws living in a parallel, prehistoric-like world, hunting for fresh blood and hiding from other, even more menacing creatures. An ancient Indian tribe knowing about the dangerous otherworldly beasts and closing the energy lines leading to their world. A teenage runaway boy ending up with his old great-uncle who lives to protect humanity by guarding the portal.
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I probably could have gone many more years without reading this, with no loss.
Dr. Thompson, a board-certified cardiologist for nearly three decades and author of "The New Low Carb Way Of Life", believes that too many of the diet books focus heavily on the glycemic index while all but ignoring the glycemic load.
6135 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Absolutely LOVE this book. This series up to a point is the best series ever. Read it is a must! But the series has taken a very long time,is still not done.
3914 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Why I liked this book: This is definitely a page-turner and a true sequel in that you have to have read Without Reservations to understand how Remi is a new wolf and the type of man he was to his friends. Learning about Remi's past, his present and being uncertain about his future is as scary for the reader as it is for the characters. Langley weaves such an intriguing tale with this sequel that you are engrossed in the story from the get-go. You WANT to understand Remi's trepidation with his feelings for Jake and see how he overcomes his fears to protect himself and his little brother. The dialogue is so wonderful, you feel like you're sitting in the room, bar, bedroom with the characters and seeing everything they are.
2044 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Will and Evanlyn have escaped the Skandians, and are passing their time in a cottage until the thaw comes. But one day while out checking the snares, Evanlyn is kidnapped. It is up to Will to save her, but because he was under the effects of warmweed, his skills are rusty. He soon finds out that it's the Temujai who have kidnapped Evanlyn.
The plot revolves around what is taken as a family curse, a circle of destruction and difficult survival. There are mythical beings that appear, but it is not magical realism at all. They are part of the imagery passed from one generation to the next is some mysterious way, appearing at crucial moments of danger. Call it what you want: a curse, destiny, psychology, genetic determinism, but all the characters conform to the circle, working it out in their own ways.
9513 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have to admit for $0.99 it sounded like a good book, so I gave it a try. I enjoyed the story and the character development, to me the characters were very believable and like-able. The plot moved quickly and grabbed me and forced me to read into the wee hours. The plot isn't complex, there's no secondary plot to try and confuse you, it's just a good story. This book just keeps you interested, especially if you are a pilot or interested in aviation. This is a good, fun to read novel. I'm looking forward to Steve's follow-up novel to be released soon.
A good story that walks the line between the issues well but does have an almost deliberately rushed ending, as if a Sequel was the obvious answer - I would still definitely recommend the Author.
In the "The Poverty of Philosophy" (1847) Marx says, "In acquiring new productive forces men change their mode of production; and in changing their mode of production, in changing the way of earning their living, they change all their social relations. The handmill [a productive force] gives you society with the feudal lord, the steam-mill [a productive force], society with the industrial capitalist."(3)
Cal is one dreamy Cowboy, with a quick draw and a reputation that sets the other 6 members of the train robbing gang to thinking twice before denying his offer to trade his share of the take for the woman they took hostage. Cal's original plan to just keep Laurel safe until he can return her to her family, goes awry when they find themselves alone for 2 weeks!.......(2 steamy weeks)
In fact, JCP writes fantastic characters. Crash is another favourite, I'm not going to elaborate on him too much because I feel to enjoy Crash properly, you need to experience him first hand. Secondary characters are often my weakness (I sometimes feel those second in nature to the MCs can be more interesting, though in this case Vic holds his own), they can take an interesting story and just make it...more. Crash, Miss Mattie, Lisa... a plethora of others, they all just work to enhance an already fabulous series. JCP manages this without taking the focus off Vic and the main story line.
3861 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In such a small amount of space such few words I felt I know them
4892 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Story line moved to quick you didn't get a chance to connect or even care about the characters. She met him he left and at some time she had a baby. You did not find out how she handle trying to find him or the hardships being a single mother. Too fast of a story line
A large family congregates around the body of a beloved brother of the narrator, Veronica Hegarty, who visually and mentally reviews portions of her, of their, of every Hegarty's life - and how they entangle with certain confrontations with Lambert Nugent - someone who has been a lover, a landlord and a molester of the family members.
7978 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Paranormal Payload is the first book in the Project Exorcism series by Mandy Roth. This new story has a very imaginative and creative combination of science fiction erotic romance plus paranormal shifters,vampires,etc with varying magical powers,out in the universe having been exiled by earth's mortals.
7609 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I am a long time fan of the Star Wars movies, so I thought this would be a great chance to see it from the "Other Side". I was disappointed in this very short story. I expected more... alot more. I don't mean just length. The characters were shallow, the backstory nonexistent, and the conclusion... well it wasn't a conclusion at all. I thought it might just be this first book. I was wrong. I sadly read all six hoping for improvement. I was left with more disappointment.
9098 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Happiness despite the odds. Will could have turned out so very differently, his life didn't start out so great. Finally, someone who had it bad and didn't go postal - somehow he waited, didn't go crazy doing it and ended up with the right Girl. I think both he and Jenny felt alone and Will especially, like they were probably destined to stay that way. Somehow he finds the courage to meet her and it's the case of two people who just "fit", who know the other is the one (and know themselves as well). I like that Jenny doesn't think he's weird just because he doesn't fit the perfect mold and accepts him the way he is too. So many these days have a very narrow view of what is normal and by being narrow, I believe miss out on great opportunities at life and love. I was afraid for Will on their first kiss, because he put his head down on her chest and pulled her in to a hug and didn't kiss her first, afraid she might reject him at first just because she might find that weird, which she didn't. Acceptance is a rarer and rarer thing these days and this total acceptance of each = plus for both of them. I don't think anything is too rushed, they aren't young, he's certainly had human interactions in the working world. They are able to be honest about their feelings and willing to work through things to make it work, because they know what they will lose if they don't. Unfortunately, these opportunities are rare in life. Katie Allens writing captured me! I'd love another story like this one, so normal, so capitivating.
I began reading this book with optimism. We start off with a kidnapping and a hungry vampire. Not a bad place to start when reading a paranormal romance. However, as the universe of this novel is described, I got disgusted, as the vampires are more cyborgs than vampires, perhaps they can be best described as vampiric cyborgs. However, even if I could have gotten over that issue, I came against another one, this is a Pollyanna vampire story. Everyone is NICE and helpful. Centuries old beings behaving like teenagers in a 50s sitcom.
Hearing about Kadan in all of the other books and hearing how hes been referred to, how calm and emotionless he is, he desperately needed Tansy.
8295 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 He has been asked to kill the queen, but being asked is merely a formality since he desires to anyway. He also desires her. However, no one may touch her so long as she wears her medallion. He knew the medallion would be his undoing, but not quite in the way he imagined!
Not worth your time. Had I known, I would still have read it because I like to know things first hand, but I now believe I would be better off with a book ABOUT Communism rather than this manifesto and its gargantuan introduction.
8192 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The three short stories are simple little erotic lesbian tales. The first consisting of a young woman just coming of age and her three female friends. The second is of a married woman unappreciated by her hot shot husband finding solaces in her babysitter. Last is a woman over joyed to be working for new boss and is offered the chance to live with him and his wife in a side apartment at their home. ^_^ I'm sure we all know what happen there.
501 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved it. Waiting on the next in the series.
6194 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Cyn Elder had planned a quiet night at home, but those plans were derailed when her friends dragged her to a new night club where she met prince charming. As a silent partner for the club, Parker Maguire wanted to see the fruits of his investment but soon met a fiery and sassy Cyn having words with his bouncer. Their priorities shifted as Cyn and Parker got to know each other but there was a threat to their relationship in the form of two lazy daughters of her dad's girlfriend who were plotting the demise of this new relationship.
7409 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Elain Pardie is a news reporter. On assignment covering the First Annual Arcadia Highland Games, she is concerned to find a lost black dog while leaving. Finding no one to claim him, Elain agrees to take him home with the hopes of finding his owner. She has no idea that the huge furry dog is not actually a dog but a wolf. Nor does she even think to consider that the wolf is not a canine but a man. When the dog's owners show up to claim their lost pet, Elain is sad to see him go but returns him anyway. The next day, she receives a phone call from one of the owners inviting her to lunch. When she meets the man, she is surprised to see he is a twin and that both men are luscious. Allowing them liberties she never even could have considered, Elain's life changes the minute they touch her.
5316 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 We got this book as a gift for Christmas and it is amazing! Very easy to read, quick to read, and also enetertaining- it will turn the way you look at your bills and accounts upside down.
very happy with the suspense and the little romance going on between Lucy and Sean...
Miranda
1444 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love the descriptive way in which Sue Monk Kidd writes.
The murders were fairly standard too, and I had the murderer pegged right out of the gate. I was actually kind of disappointed that I had it right so early on, and that the motive wasn't actually revealed until the final act. A lot of experienced mystery readers will probably feel the same way.
Likewise, while the author clearly is familiar with other biographies of Hans Litten, he strives to fully understand this brave lawyer and uses historical facts to justify his views.
2708 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Oh, the Dean Machine, the Dean Machine,
The first part of the book provides a fascinating corporate history of Facebook, largely from the perspective of Mark Zuckerberg. The second part of the book is focussed on the impact of Facebook and raises some of the issues that need to be considered as the site continues to grow in coverage and popularity.
3435 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kelly McCullough continues to rack up big points with his ongoing science/fantasy series starring Ravirn, a child of the Fates from Greek mythology. The first book, WEBMAGE, was an excellent story, introducing a smart-mouthed, quick-thinking, magnet for trouble that reminded me a lot of Roger Zelazny's signature characters.
4308 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is good and wise story about Winnie-the-Pooh. Such tales can be compared with the beam of light in the darkness. Because these sublime of history full of meaning and beauty, and are positive and the belief that this world is not so bad. Mr. Milne during his lifetime was the mysterious person and I think that it can rightly be called a magician. He has created a wonderful bear Winnie-the-Pooh and his beautiful and diverse company. Winnie-the-Pooh gets into funny situations, and this interesting to watch! This story has become a classic for all time!
2190 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I gave this book a 5star because it has helped me tremendously. This is my second time reading this book and my life has changed with so much richness in it. This book is so life changing if it is read with an understanding of how the Universe really works. Your desires will come to you just as you imagine them. Our minds can create anything we desire in our lives. It's a science that can not fail. If we practice a deep feeling of gratitude uniting ourselves with Devine Intelligence,all things are possible.
I admit after the first 150 pages she starts to act almost human. The rest of the book wasn't wholly awful. The only reason I kept reading it was because I was SOOO looking forward to this series I didn't want to give up on it. I kept hoping it would get better. I still am. On to book 3 Wanda's story.
4348 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lynne Graham's books provide a quick sexy romance fix for me and this one was no different. Rich, arrogant male stumbles across poor/down on her luck female; thinks the worst of her, beds her anyway which results in pregnancy. How they work their way thru their issues to become a family had angst but ends well. Won't be on the NY times top ten, but satisfied my needed "fix".
Although this sounds like a very serious plotline, Kendrick created a whole storyline for these three friends in which the pre-nup is a central issue, but never THE central issue. Ellie is already married with a tight pre-nup and a cheating husband who is going to make sure she ends up destitute. Jen is also married to a man that she never loved (or does she?) and when he ends their marriage - he just wants to get out - pre-nup be damned. Of course, there is also Mara who is in love and about to get married and who insists of having a pre-nup - to which her fiance says NO!!! (this is a great twist on the more standard boy wants pre-nup and girl does not).
Jo
6510 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After reading this book I was anxious to read other books he had written. I was not disappointed and looked for another.
5933 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read all the Mercy Thompson books but then went on to other stories. I forgot how much I like the world Ms. Briggs created. It was nice to visit again & especially to see austere Charles find his love. Looking forward to diving back in!
5362 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the contemporary takes on classics. This book is a favorite of mine and always will be. Lila and Hunter give us a tale as old as time. Purely romantic.
5. Texas Blue (2011)
The first time she drank blood it was positive. After that it was negative. Then she got some more positive and she had an allergic reaction and had to have a shot with an epi-pen to save her life. She is dead and doesn't breath anyway. She can only drink negative blood. Yeah I don't get it either.
Awesome story, hot characters and even hotter sex scenes. Not for the faint of heart.
A Family Sin is a powerful novel by Travis Hunter. Hunter brought a timely and engaging storyline with strong characters. You will feel all of the emotions of every person in this story. Hunter's outstanding character development is what really makes this novel stand out. You feel Karim's inner conflict about his brother Omar's situation. You also feel the uncertainty of Nadiah as she tries to overcome her past mistakes to be a better mother to her son. The scenes are so descriptive in this novel that readers will feel like they are actually in Atlanta. The overall theme of this story is about trying to beat the odds and to choose the correct path for your life. A Family Sin is touching and awe-inspiring. Travis Hunter proves that he is one of today's master storytellers.
4819 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Too many named characters with dead ends. Way too much background getting crammed into a short story. I did not enjoy the ride.
4468 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this book because it was recommended to me. It was an awesome read, sad yet an amazing story. Since I knew how this true story ended I was not as disappointed or maybe as sad. The way the story unfolds is incredible and I'm sure authorities dealing with tragic accidents have learned a valuable lesson.
Allowing Julian to jolt him out of his personal detachment, David finds himself intrigued and wanting more from him. Any potential future they might have is sidelined by the murders, by Julian's secret and Julian's grandfather. The story comes to a head with a warning from the beyond, a threat at forced commitment and ruination, and the next death in the air.
7564 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this because someone recommended it to me, and it was a cute read. Other reviewers have already summed up the book, so I won't go into that. I'd say the author's biggest strength is her humor. I'll give an example. The hero had the heroine in a bath (she wasn't feeling well at the time so he was trying to bring down her fever), and she asked, "What am I doing here and why do I keep touching your lovely chest?" It was the last part that had me laughing out loud. Even as I think of it now, I'm laughing.
of the books. I am looking forward to the next novel that will published in this
I literally couldn't put this one down until I finished it. Enjoy!
Even though Marc hurt Blake in the past, Blake is still loyal and cares for his sire, though he still harbors some feelings of rejection and hurt. When they meet Kate they are quite surprised by her. Through a game of conquest to gain the affection of Kate, they not only both fall for her but they also settle some issue from the past. There is a little m/m sex and some erotic dreams, not much, but what is there is totally hot!
129 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The thing about Raymond Chandler is his ability to put words together in the most intriguing, descriptive way. His prose is beyond readable -- it's captivating. The first book of his I read was "Farewell, My Lovely." I read a couple of paragraphs and I was simply hooked. The stories themselves are wonderful, but told by a lesser author, they wouldn't be half as good.
Will is a detective with the SFPD, he is divorced and has only had short affairs with other women since he lost Robin. Will lost her trust when he didn't believe her about Glenn. She never had an affair with him. Will finds that the news of Glenn's escape brings back all the feelings for Robin and when he sees her, he knows he will do everything he can to protect her and if he is lucky win her back into his arms.
1304 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Based on the reviews, my book group was expecting a funny book. Other than a few Mona Lisa's, we did not find it terribly funny. I think if the author had selected 2 or 3 themes, instead of the never ending collection (coming of age, revolution, I forget the rest; I'm repressing), the book would have better held my interest. As it was, I forced myself to read the first 200 pages and could stand no more.
This book was nicely formatted for the Kindle.
This novel confronts the Skandians with an overwhelming invasion by the Temujai. Halt decides to help them stop the invaders. The next volume is The Sorcerer of the North . Read and enjoy!
5524 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fast paced and brings us closer to learning the whereabouts of Adora's twins. Adora gets her two knights and the war between the to nations continue. I loved meeting Prince Nico and look forward to reading more about him in future books.
The novel is essentially two stories; one of the Hegarty family and the loss of son and brother, Liam, and the other is the remembered story (and dark secret) of the weird/creepy love triangle of grandparents Ada, Charlie and Lamb. I felt that the Ada story was over-written and I found myself skimming these sections to get back to Veronica's more compelling narrative.
Living Dead Girl does not shy away from the sexual abuse that is inflicted upon Alice. It's all there and it's raw, gritty, and horrifying. It's not hard at all to imagine everything that Alice is going through. I liked that the author wrote Alice in a realistic way. The fictional portrayal of children who are abused tends to be a bit off. They tend to be written as kids who would do whatever they can to make sure that the pain they are feeling won't be inflicted upon anyone else, when the reality is that those kids will do anything to get out of a situation like that even if it means having another innocent person take their place. Did this make Alice a little bit unsympathetic? Yes. Did this make her more real? Like you wouldn't believe.
7587 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 star wars.....always enjoy
The book is about a knitting circle and the stories of all the members---it's almost like a book of short stories, as all the members of the circle have a tragedy in their past and present, and they all tell of that tragedy---many of these stories are about the loss of a child in one way or another. I looked forward to hearing each story, and they were all well told.
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2. Small Boat Sailing - Espouses what a "real" sailor is and what he must endure in small crafts that are relentlessly beaten by the wind and sea. It takes a real strategician to command small vessels. A deep facet of London's growing-up (3 stars).
9601 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I grew up in PIttsburgh, and I don't know how I missed this classic author who was born in the area and lived here for half of her life. What a thrill to find so many stories with local landmarks and many mentions of steel magnates, grit, and mills. Besides the local flavor, I love the way this lady tells a story. Her characters are vibrant, real, well-evolved and carry the reader along sharing the characters' pains, troubles, and subsequent growth. I know she is referred to as an American Agatha Christie, but her mystery unraveling is the part of her work I like the least. I'm not one to enjoy checking and double-checking clues as opposed to simply enjoying character studies. Her character development and gentle love stories are what win me over. Old-fashioned stories told with charm and flair...they are centered on idealism with an added dose of cynicism for the failings and faults of society, all wound together in engaging tales. It is amazing how much still applies today.
The manifesto contains largely sweeping statements that aren't backed up with examples or facts, and bizarre statements about the communist utopia that go along the lines of "if everyone were communist then there would be no competition and nobody would be better and so there would be no war". There's a lot of this "anti-competition" sentiment in the manifesto as apparently we should all be equal and competition means some would be better than others. And all the even weirder stuff about all private property is abolished - those so-called reasons behind that argument make no sense at all.
I really did like this book. It was full of hot scenes, three hot males, and one independent woman who just wants to be taken care of. I wish that Ms. Alexander would have made the story longer and developed in to her characters more. Overall, it was a very well written, quick, fun read!
9703 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is what you expect
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This is true research and am sure this gift has touched many people, whether they realize it or not. Psychic abilities are strong and real and being studied and used now.
As a parent? This book absolutely terrifies me. As a once teenage girl? My heart breaks for Alice. As a person? I am angry at humanity. For turning the other way. For not asking questions. For not noticing.
3811 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book did not live up to my expectations of an Irish gem. In fact, just a few days after finishing it, I find it hard to recall details.
That reducing "Christmas" to "Xmas," isn't a modern day commercial abomination, but goes back at least as far as 1551. And that "try and" has been driving grammarians bonkers for longer than you think. Even Jane Austen used it.
Focusing almost exclusively around the events within a fortnight of the death of brother Liam (with recollections scouring decades of family history), Veronica realizes at the very beginning,"There is something wonderful about a death, how everything shuts down, and all the ways you thought you were vital are not even vaguely important." Her children and husband can survive without her - leading her to think of suicidal thoughts (They don't need me anyway).
1613 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 If you don't want to get a headache don't try to read this book. It can't even keep the names straight.
Sara Miles is a woman who has never visited a church in her life, whose parents are acknowledged atheists. Yet, suddenly and unexpectedly, Miles eats a bite of the Lord's Supper and becomes a Christian.
might become of it is even stronger!
8450 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This was odd throughout the whole story.
9349 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the 6th sense aspect. By 6th sense i mean the dreams she has but cannot decifer until the end and then it all makes sense.
Claire is a rarity in the world of mages who when assisting her boss in a large sale, finds herself on the auction block. When Heidar of one of the Fae tribes helps Claire escape, he never realized he was only Buying Trouble (by Karen Chance). Now they are on the run and in the midst of it all, Claire finds out she is far more powerful than anyone, including herself, ever anticipated.
1758 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is not my first time reading this collection. I have the paperback copies that I have kept over the years. It is a totally engrossing set of books. Maggie Shayne is one of my favorite paranormal authors, one that I can be sure when I pick up one of her books, I will enjoy it.
2977 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was very disappointed in this book. Not Christmassy at all. In fact with the explicit sex, perhaps it should have been titled Porn for Christmas.
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8165 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Some interesting stories, most of which I had read 40 years ago. I didn't remember some of them, but the book I bought it for 'Vortex Blaster' was incomplete. I went to Gnome press and downloaded a longer version free of charge.
2784 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I think Ellen Hopkins said it best; "Stark. Gripping. Totally unforgettable."
1470 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This heartwarming tale was somewhat predictable, but nevertheless gave me an interesting glimpse into life in the South during the turbulent 60s and Civil Rights era. The characters came to life, and I felt as if I were in the pink house right there with Lily watching as she discovered her past and her self.
Easton's doesn't even list "security" which is a basic word. So it doesn't work with any version of the bible. It does list "surity" which is an alternative for security.
5111 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i always like it
2725 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The structure, impeccable. The imagery, stunning. Pacing, perfect. The wording, incredible. Story is passionate, intense, vivid, thought out and simply beautiful.
7677 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I guess being the same age as the main character has a lot do do with my like these books that and the fact that once you start you don't want to put it down. If you a story pick up this book or any other Of the Jim Richard adventures and you will be hooked
6511 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 reading the series.. enjoyed all issues. Stories weren't to heavy. Quick interesting read. Keeps your attention. Will read again at some point
6157 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Imaginative, fast paced, and thrilling. So nice to read a story where the hero is female. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
The mythology wasn't anything unique, but that didn't bother me either. I think the humor makes up for that.
610 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Lissianna has an unusual problem for a vampire - she faints at the sight of blood! As you can imagine that makes life extremely difficult for her and her family are all worried about how hard it is for her to feed. Her mother decides to take matters into her own hands and she kidnaps a psychologist who specialises in phobias so that he can help Lissianna get over her fears. Things start to go wrong when Lissianna wrongly assumes that Greg is her dinner rather than her doctor but surely one quick bite isn't going to do any harm?
I totally recommend this book to paranormal romance lovers and to anyone who loves Kallys work. I cant wait to read more of this series in the future.
Forcing his teenage daughter to be his accomplice, Nicholas formulates a plan to rid himself of his rival, both from his wife's life and the position at the college...
5196 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There is no one better than Dave Ramsey when it comes to Money make over. He makes a lot of sense. My friends and I have gone to zero debt with his makeover. I plan to stay that way! I have money going to savings every month. Dave Ramsey and this book was recommended to me by a friend of mine that is now worth over a million. It started here.
926 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an interesting tale of the life of an English maid, Elizabeth Hand, from entering service in her teens into old age. It relates how her life progresses in relationship to that of her three mistresses. Her service was probably not typical of maids of the time but it makes one wish that it were.
Several malicious, cruel and scheming characters keep the drama moving through to the end.
As well as Guidall narrated the other 450-plus titles as he has done, there is no character, no subject, for whom he is better suited than Walt Longmire.
The Knitting Circle is a beautifully written and poignant story that pulled at my heartstrings. The author weaves a deeply moving and emotional story about the trauma of loss, the stages of grief, and how through a strong bond of friendship through knitting one stitch at a time, people can recover and learn to live a happy life again. This is a painfully realistic portrayal of the grieving process that every person will experience at some time in their life, but mixed with the interesting concept of learning how to knit, one can find the soothing and comforting peace to help their wounded heart and spirit heal.
9966 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Heroine Alice Harte is a neurotic mess. She's germaphobic and hooked on Xanax. But who can blame her for her addiction? After a messy divorce, she ends up working for a psychopath who sues people to death when he can't get away with killing them. Alice is also an anglophile and when she meets Nigel online, he exactly fulfills her fantasy of a having a John Cleese type for a lover. Anxious to get away from her troubles at home, she flies to England to meet Nigel. She's in such a muddle from her pills and her troubles and her neuroses, that Nigel can do no wrong in her eyes. She ignores all the warning signs and falls for Nigel's explanations, no matter how outlandish they are. And they are outlandish. When Alice discovers that Nigel has a wife, she believes his story that he's actually divorced, even when the ex turns up to stalk Alice.
I also enjoyed how she sometimes used the first-person-narrative, sometimes talked about herself in the third person (as in, "Once upon a time, there was a girl who...") and sometimes addressed the reader with "you". This made the story feel even closer to me and all the more devastating.
9123 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 With Crops like this, let me be a farmer,If you like a little kink with your corn/porn,this is the read for you. Fun, Enjoyable.
6671 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 got hooked
Could not like any of the characters enough to care what happened.
The crux of "The Glycemic Load Diet" is around hormonal imbalance and how it causes people to crave foods they just don't need to eat. Dr. Thompson identifies what those "toxic" foods are that cause the cravings (HINT: sugar, white flour, starchy and processed foods -- sound familiar anyone?) and shows you how to eliminate those foods forever so the cravings go away.
4246 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Don't refer to it as often as I had hoped. But the advice is sound nutrition and recipes are good.
5026 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 They're the entire series of OZ books and very fun to read
662 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I can not come up with anything new to say. This book is just as good as all the others.
Ellie had the picture perfect marriage to Michael complete with wealth, a 3-year old daughter and beloved in-laws. Late one night, Ellie picks up Michael's phone and sees an email that shakes her to the core. Her perfect marriage is a sham. Michael has been cheating on her and with a hot doctor no less. When the cards are on the table Michael tries to weasel out of his obligations by hiding his true net worth from the lawyers and claiming poverty. Ellie has to find a way to reveal the truth and secure her daughter's future.
The depth to which the author goes to describe the characters is impressive. Since they are so integral to the plot, he has spent time fleshing each of them out. Giving them a story and giving the reader insight to understand who they are and what motivates them on this impossible quest. The added bonus of descending through Dante's Hell made it that much more enjoyable. While it is based loosely on Dante's vision, it gives readers who aren't quite as ambitious as Giovanni a chance to learn more about what Dante saw in his vision of Hell.
8399 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has adventure, paranormal and romance all rolled up into one. Jo had her quirky humor, which I loved and Wyatt the unbelieving professional, was hysterical.
But this novel doesn't ring out like other works, and it seems to spend too long mulling about with little engagement. I almost regret saying these things, and almost feel that I need to rethink my priorities, that maybe I've become a jaded or oversimplified reader, for I very nearly put down this book after about forty pages because I was feeling that Baxter was a little more invested in the young couple that is the primary focus of this book than he was able to convey to me.
She hates being a vampire and hates Greg for making her one. Then her grandmother's heart stops. Does she do CPR? Call 911? No she immediately demands Greg change her super religious grandma into a soulless vamp. It was her first thought.
8702 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. The way our tycoon pursued our heroine is very romantic. I loved both main characters.
Dip into this delightful escape and be refreshed as you feel more at home...away from it all.
9622 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 How many times have we all wanted to just walk away from our problems or knowing how many more we run into along the road of life........loved it and the adventures Margo took me on..
If you're getting a new puppy soon, I'd highly recommend both this and the companion Dummies book that's specific to your dog's breed.
She refuses to drink blood until she passes out and is given human blood which she finds an orgasmic experience. But no matter how long she goes without blood she is never attracted to her friends' blood. She does have to force herself not to rip into a chihuahua, guinea pig and parakeet. She smells the dog's blood from indoors across the street but hours in the car with her friends doesn't even make her drool. She longs to gnaw on a wing or leg. (Since when do vampire's chew meat?) If she has a thing for animals shouldn't she at least be enticed by her friend who is a were-wolf's blood.
Although the "mystery" wasn't hard to figure out, there was a lot of fun set up for future books. I had a good time losing myself in these pages for a few hours. And that's what it's all about.
Again, I apologize for my feelings about this story. But by the time I finished reading it, I felt awful instead of happy. *
Highly recommended.
Ain, Brodey, and Cail are identical alpha triplets. As such, fate tells of only one woman for the three men to love - their soul mate. When Brodey smells an enticing scent at the Highland Games, he can't help but follow it. He knows that Ain, the Prime of the three will be angry, but he is willing to take that chance because if his nose is correct, then he has just found the woman nature has intended to complete his family.
3295 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this some time ago in paperback before I got an iPad. It was just as good this time around. Am going to read more of her Decker/Lazarus novels.
I canceled my subscription and went to Reuters News which did cover the story.
The family decides that the media attention is unwanted and solves the problem by putting Ky in charge of one of the family's oldest ships. She is to captain the "Glennys Jones" on a final trading journey and then sell her for scrap. What Ky doesn't know is that this is a rite of passage that other family members, including her father, have gone through before her.
4427 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of my favorite P&P "what ifs". I have the book and also put it on my kindle. The price was right and it is a fun easy read.
I have to say in defense of Tatiana and Sorrow... Even though I don't agree with Tati giving up on life and becoming so consumed by her love for Sorrow, I think it was realistic for her character to react the way she did because that was just the sort of person she was, whether you disagree with her actions or not. Personally, I don't think she had an easy choice to make and if you go on to read Cybele's Secret, you'll find that she is continuing to seek a solution for her predicament. Juliet Marillier has even mentioned in interviews that Tati's story has a few loose ends that need to be tired up in the third installment of the Wildwood trilogy (even though I wonder if she will actually ever get around to writing it.) Also, I thought Tati's and Sorrow's romance was a little more satisfying than Jena and Costi's because their love story is developed throughout the course of the entire book, whereas Jena and Costi don't become a thing until the last possible moment.
Living Dead Girl is a spine-tingling novel. It is all at once alarming, disturbing, and powerful. Though short, it demands your attention as Alice slowly reveals the details of her life, and her state of mind is brought to light. Scott is daring, not leaving anything out, and offers intriguing insights concerning Alice's refusal to speak out against Ray. Readers won't help but feel conflicting emotions of immense pity and exasperation for Alice, especially as she resolves to escape from Ray at the cost of another little girl's life and innocence. Brilliantly executed and sensitively written, Living Dead Girl is a harrowing, heart-pounding experience that will make you cringe, give you hope, force you to think diferently, and ultimately haunt the mind for weeks to come.
8917 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story is actually a Georgian romance ( Georgette Heyer usually rights Regency romances). Hory is one of my favorite examples of an imperfect but absolutely adorable character. Hory is unorthodox, short and plain, and badly stammers. Because of this, the reader actually gets a dose of laugh out loud fun. The Earl of Rule is looking to settle down and he chooses Hory's sister who wants to actually marry for love. Hory steps in, willing to make the sacrifice.
1047 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy the Wall Street Journal, but being a daily publication, I wanted more up-to-date news breaks. The NY Times Blog solves the issue.
3694 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A good read even for adults. Well written but pretty predictable. Too bad the price is probably going to keep many readers away.
464 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Hicks paints a poignant picture of those civilians who were left to watch during the Civil War, as well as those who were soldiers - but also ordinary men.
"Scanners Live In Vain" also set off a something of a vexing mystery among science fiction insiders. Who was he? Cordwainer Smith was obviously a pen name. Many believed he was - must be! -- one of the much accomplished masters of the genre. Among the most popular theories was that Cordwainer Smith might be Jack Vance. Of course, the reality turned out to be even more interesting.
Steal. Depends who you steal from. If you're rich, you pay 30 times the amount stolen; if poor, you pay ten times the amount stolen. The laws seemed to be fairly balanced in this way, the penalty in money or goods higher for the rich person than for a poor person.
9053 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Some of the aspects of the story were a bit hokey like his tail popping out when he kissed her but overall it was a nice love story.
5439 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Rebecca `Becky' Yaeger's plans for the evening did not include being attacked by a psycho who sprouts claws and fangs. It was supposed to be a fun filled evening with friends at a masquerade party but instead she's fighting for her life and all of a sudden her life is irreversibly changed. She certainly never suspected that her friends and Simon, the man she loves, have the ability to shift into Pumas. Sure she wants Simon but eating cat chow and using a litter box holds absolutely no appeal so what's a girl to do?
Who was Muhammad?
Ms. Benson characters jump right off the page and into your world. The situations are so real and on point several times I found myself pausing and thinking of my own testimony in which God's love brought me through. This review I pray does "Up Pops the Devil" justice because this book is a MUST read for every believer and non-believer. We forget that the devil gets very upset when he loses to our Father. We forget that Lucifer will stop at nothing to get us back on his team. Most importantly we forget where the real power comes from.
3055 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of many Titanic books have have on my Kindle. It's fun to read the early books on this disaster. The early addition make the sinking of the Titanic fresher, in my humble opinion.
345 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Back in the days of feudalism your lord would take a 1/3 share of everything you produced and basically leave you alone. I'm sorry but I'm not a fan of totalitarian dictatorships and that is what this book calls for. It never ceases to amaze me that the same people who rage against the government and are most critical of it want that same government to own all their property, and control every aspect of their life down to the most minute details. This book is and the philosophy contained there in is built on a completely false premise, the fact that all workers are exploited. I've always found dignity in work not exploitation and I've found it to be mutually beneficial not exploitative. It's the most important bad book I've ever read but It's important enough that everyone should read it. This book lacks a an understanding of basic economics and human nature and as such this idea that utopia can be achieved were it just not for those people over there has lead to the deaths of over 100 million people in the last century. The idea that I don't own my own labor or the fruits of that labor or that I'm entitled to live off the sweat of someone else's brow is abhorrent and goes against all natural laws. Communism is a great equalizer in that it makes everyone equal in misery and poverty. The only people who benefit are the party members and technocrats at the top. If you want to see why our country is in decline and the middle class is in danger of becoming extinct look no further than the ideas in this book that are being slowly implemented.
However, there was one instance where Marx let his dialectical guard down, allowing for an empirical objection that would consign all of Marx's works for naught. Sowell himself touches upon the specific passage where Marx cornered himself, but doesn't appreciate the full ramifications of Marx's observation.
7555 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I found this book by accident and i am glad i bought it, it was well worth it, a little short but very good read, hope there will be more.
Just read it!
And 25 years ago they apparently took time during an alien invasion to "expose" all the babies to each other. Yeah, when aliens are bearing down and intent on destroying my population, the first thing I think of is "oh yeah! let's ensure the sex lives of our future generation by giving 'em their gemmates. Then oh, let's say, we go out and shoot us some aliens right?!"
6791 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 We read this for book club and it was not my choice. It took me quite a while to get into it but when I did I loved it. The characters are developed extremely well. I especially liked the ending where Soames gets his due. I can see why it is a classic
3138 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book will stay with me forever. The writing is beautiful and the character development outstanding. Since I finished it last week, I'm having difficulty getting into another book, as nothing can compare.
Maggie and Erik come together in the first few pages and know that they are destined to be mates. Things start out with a spark and never fade from the get go. Maggie is hiding something from her chosen wolf, but is fearful of telling him. My only wish was for the author to make this clearer from the beginning of the ebook. I was about 25 - 30% in by the time I knew she had issues. Perhaps it would have helped for me to read the first and second book of the series - my thought is this could have been introduced to new readers with a paragraph.
9772 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this was a great book I loved it I didn't put it down, it keeps you wanting to read on, and the ending was wonderful! very well thought out and well written, a must read for anyone that likes this genre, and even those that are more into other genres as well, as this story is just one of those good reads!
Bob S
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Believe it or not, for as many people who read romance novels for the 'steamy' scenes, there are that many more who read them for hope in something more. For some the belief that love is possible, for others that there is hope after difficulties and for others perhaps a good and clean escape. Maybe your temptation to include God is not a mere coincidence as He does lead to good and hope filled love.
Jena's father then becomes sick and the sisters are faced with new dilemmas, the biggest one being their older cousin, Cezar, who strongly disapproves of the family's independent spirit and harbors a growing obsession to avenge his older brother Costi's untimely death several years ago, which he believes was caused by "evil spirits" living in the wildwood.
The story is structured beautifully. Chapters of action, and heroics and high emotion are followed by less stressful moments and yet are equally enjoyable, but of course, these are followed by the more action packed chapters again. And the quiet moments are littered with text that turn out to possess significant pieces of information. And don't even get me started on the cliffhangers that are spread throughout the story like grains of salt scattered over a gloriously prepared hot roast lunch. Chapter one is a prime example. It ends in a cliff hanger of immensely enjoyable proportions, and yet the story goes on its own merry way in chapter two with a nearly hysterical sequence of scenes featuring Halt and Horace as they suffer from a prime set of miscommunications.
13 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Louis L'Amour is a writer I've enjoyed since my youth. Recently I asked my Facebook friends for book suggestions because I was in a rut. L'Amour came up and I dove back in. Pure entertainment without a single ulterior motive.
Vic is a real find for Walt. She's highly skilled at investigative work and has got some mouth on her! Her husband Glen got transferred out to Wyoming and Vic had to quit her police job back in Pennsylvania to follow him. And she got bored.
Update: I just re-bought this book for my Kindle. This book is in my top 5 favorites!
7338 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Plot/Storyline: 4 3/4 Stars
5-THE CASE-BOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
I highly recommend this sensual book. But be aware, it's not for the faint of heart. I look forward to more by this author. - Brenda Talley
3729 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Interesting, Realistic, this series pulled me right in... probably my favorite series so far. My only wish would be that the books were a little longer
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2875 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Its like having a supernatural episode in your hand,very good story telling.
795 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I haven't gotten time to read this one yet. I intend to read it soon though. Looks like a good book.
3902 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this was better then the first book and that is a rare thing, also this book delt with difficult issues and i felt the charictors and story were succesfully written which is a diffulct feet. the story kept me going, i loved the whole thing and want lots more in this series comming.
Each of these stories were well-written and I found myself fully pulled into each story. With the first story, I became involved with the characters and really grew to love them as the stories continued. In the first five, each story built on the last one and I got to know each previous character more than before as well as be introduced to know characters.
5594 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful snapshot of the beginning of a relationship. Two people with chips on their shoulders and much misunderstanding finally communicate and find love. Beautifully written. This novella entices you to read the series to learn more in depth about these two.
Let me acknowledge that this book was not really written for me (just shy of 60 years old). It barely addresses financial issues that I face as I don't have 20 years before retirement. We do use credit cards but have no debt, have an adequate nest egg, and our kids are already through with university.
Fans of BLIND ALLEY will be thrilled with COUNTDOWN. The novel fully comes to terms with the relationship between Trevor and MacGuire, while leaving the possibility of more --- or less --- between them open for the future. There also is an extremely interesting development concerning MacGuire's heritage coming totally out of left field that provides a possible key to the dreams that have haunted her for so long.
This is an enjoyable fairy tale type novel, that blends a new view of Transylvania with a number of differing fairy stories. It's a story of true love and betrayal of friendship and trust. For me its only real flaw was the how poorly some of the supporting characters written, and although they were important to the story in some cases they were but shadows to the main characters. If you enjoy the novels of Patricia McKillip this will probably appeal to you.
Did I mention, I LOVE THIS BOOK!! Thank you, Sue Monk Kidd!
All-in-all, a good entry in the 'light cozy mystery with a touch of humor and romance' category.
1021 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Why am I paying for a feed that has ad's? Not only that but they point to video ads...
4340 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This. Was the best love Kathy guts and determination to stand up to her man. Great read. Buy it. Lynne Graham wonderful author I buy everything she writes. 5 Stars
1219 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent series. Each story captured my interest and I couldn't stop reading each book. The main characters were unique and vivid. Loved all the stories and story lines. Wished there were more books in this series.
I think sometimes modern individuals forget drugs have been an issue for hundreds of years. The Viscount's Addiction is a prime example of how even the strongest of spirits can be broken when hopelessness occurs. Jessie and Ryder are both victims of their circumstances but while Ryder has decided to drown in his sorrows Jessie has taken her situation and maintained not only her physical innocence but her morality. This historical effort from Scottie Barrett is memorable and provides a dramatic way to past the time on a wintry day.
This book totally brought to mind Desperate Housewives. Ms. Kendrick has a talent for writing witty dialogue and creating characters the reader will not only care about but will cheer for. There are plenty of instances of laughter and romance and the author does a bang up job of keeping all three storylines engaging and not letting one suffer over the other, quite a juggling act and she pulls it off with panache. This is one read I found very entertaining.
1824 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read it in a couple of hours, I couldn't put it down. Loved it! Will look for more from this author.
To those who read this book and think the balance of powers between the three branches of government is how it should be, congratulate yourselves for helping to pave the road ahead to fascism. In fact, this book is so conservative in wanting to preserve the original intent of the founders, that were they here today, all of them -- even Hamilton -- would strongly endorse what Levin has written. It's the clarion call to resistance, and Democrats and Rempublicans would do well to heed this warning, because if it's not read now, it will certainly be read by future generations studying the fall of the United States.
Hailey didn't do much for me, really. She didn't annoy, but she's too familiar as the uptight, tightly wound Type A personality bordering on prissy. The girl with a killer bod and an ice maiden exterior fashioned from her fear of pain. I wish more originality had gone into her character, but she at least held her own.
There are some interesting minor characters: Lucian, the old sheriff, is living in a senior citizen's home. Walt plays chess with him once a week. In this book, Walt hires Lucian as a dispatcher for two days a week. He's an old-time western sheriff who sort of made his own rules as a case progressed, but Walt respects him and leans on him for advice. Turk is Lucian's nephew, an announced candidate for sheriff after Walt retires. Walt wants Vic to take his place.
8214 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Gena Showalter and I read the Lords of the underworld series first. This series is just as addicting. I like how all the books intertwine and build off of each other, and even more I love how each book shows different sides of the same battle. In one book the dragons are our heros, the next they are the enemy. We see things like that throughout. Its a great example of there are different sides to every story.
6406 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow - I liked it and think it's a great book. I would recomend it to my friends. It was great.
There are so many times that D&E misunderstood what the other meant and just in thinking about what their position was, i.e., Lizzy - thinking about what Darcy's position was in society and how he would turn away from her after Lydia's elopement, Darcy - thinking when he sees her in church shortly after his refused proposal, "Remember, she thinks you devoid of every proper feeling and completely lacking in honour." How many times he had thoughts that she thought little of him. Quite a reversal from thoughts about women, i.e., Caroline B. who fawned over him. And then to make matters worse we have persons such as Georgiana who deliberately throw tripwires into the events.
This has a great pace and was a very intriguing read.
Patrice
of older written novels of the past. I highly recommend "Ben Hur" and "In his steps" as being Christian classics that
The hero is pretty stock, but what's great about this story is the personality of Gabrielle. She is not a weak or silly woman, but someone with excellent self esteem who faces adversity as it comes. She isn't overly maternal, or a healer, or any of the usual female traits that makeup a character of her type. She is unique in my experience, and this is so refreshing that I slowed my reading in order to savor it. It's fun to watch her manage the laird without confrontation. She constantly surprises him, and his reactions to her make him a more interesting character. Gabrielle is very original and likeable and I would love to see more female characters created in her image.
8952 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book I think every bad boy needs to learn how to be loved. Can't wait for the next one.
**Sensual situations
3279 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The layers of the story were intriguing. I learned much of the Orthodox Jewish faith as well as reading a mystery/love story.
Greg is abducted by people who can obviously control his mind. When Lissi finds him tied to her bed, she thinks he's dinner. Her young cousins talk about drinking bagged blood in front of him. Lissi's mother looks as young as her daughter. Nobody seems to make much effort to hide what they are. And it doesn't occur to him at all that they might be vampires (or at least suffer from the delusion that they are) until he sees the bite marks on his neck?
1043 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Does not include the comics. Really love my SF Chronicle & my kindle. But will continue with my regular newspaper.
Needless to say, Erak makes a very bad scout. He sounds like a bear walking through the woods. And his horsemanship is poor at best.
With "The Gathering", Veronica apparently aims to tell Liam's story...though "to tell Liam's story, then I have to start long before he was born". She begins in 1925, when her grandmother, Ada Merriman, first met Lambert Nugent. Lamb was smitten instantly, but - unfortunately for him - Ada went on to marry his friend Charlie Spillane.
8462 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Years ago, I read most of these stories. However, this is one which escaped me. Good to finish the lot. These Swedish police procedureals are simply the best. Crimes are committed. The police are baffled, but doggedly pursue several lines of investigation. A glimmer of an idea sets in motion the perpetrator's capture. I like to think that the 5% of crimes that are not easily brought to justice happen in this plodding, instinctive manner. Along the way, we are treated to small glimpses into the lives of the police force.
While my views of how life seems to work have been evolving, Lynne McTaggart's descriptions of the scientific process, her discoveries, and her thoughts on their meaning prompted me to revisit some of my own. I loved her descriptions of the interactions between scientists, and how they met wish such resistance from those in the mainstream of the scientific community.
When presented with a real chance of escape I was shocked at her response-which really just goes to show you how beaten down and broken she really became. Overall, there are some twists and turns in this story and there is ALOT of violence and some steamy scenes. I found myself talking to my iPad because I was baffled, appalled, or just totally shocked by some scenes.
The more attention he shows her the more jealouse his other female help becomes-until he decides to take her as his mistress...........then they really get mad.
2419 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This may be short but it manages to achieve a lot on all fronts. Hot sex, 2 well developed characters who easily grow on you, tender, touching and emotional moments and a nice plot. I prefer this one to Diving Deep, the longer story from Mitchell. The initial setting is really amusing as both characters meet over a rubbish dump. Cade may be the more experienced, flamboyant and older one but his failed relationship with a "jerk" has left him vulnerable and lonely. Elliot is a young man, almost a virgin, but romantic at heart believing in finding one true love. They seem very different and you would have thought Cade would have preferred a more exprienced and older lover. But Elliot's persistence and sincerity would win the most hard hearted. Love the chemistry between the 2 men. I would love to read more about this couple making it lasts. A great novella.
Her life completely changes and she becomes the founder of a food bank at her church. The food bank brings in the poor, the desolate, the sick, the crazed, and these, in turn, become changed and, in addition, act to change those in the church. Delightful.
7590 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 exciting
6. Delaney's Desert Sheikh
This was a romance with some suspense mixed in. The characters were believable and I thought it was well written. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will add the authors other book "In the Mood" to my Wish List.
I liked the references to physics and the inevitability of processes once triggered. The real battle here is in the realm of theoretical physics. However, Kewin does not weigh down the narrative with complicated science. There's just enough to let the reader follow the story.
Katiebabs
Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you're into non-hardboiled American mysteries from the 1920's & 30's,--again Ellery Queen comes to mind-- I think you will make a delightful discovery in Vance.
1388 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book will stay with me forever. The writing is beautiful and the character development outstanding. Since I finished it last week, I'm having difficulty getting into another book, as nothing can compare.
Not Muhammad.
7198 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am adding Dominique Adair and her Jane Porter series on my Kindle. Her characters intrigue me and I want to see where this goes.
7290 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have just started reading this but find it not only a well-researched book but also very humorous. What an interesting way to learn more about word origins and usage. Can't wait to read more
496 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had read all of the Lucy Kincaid books but had not read these "back stories." Wow, I didn't know what I was missing! Love this book giving more information about the Kincaid family and especially about Jack.
I feel like a warning is needed.. you may have lots of emotions. Characters are so well written you feel like your next to them. It isn't always a positive feeling either. I had moments of complete anger.
8467 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wonderfully written and very compelling!
I found myself intrigued with this book right from the beginning. It starts off with a battle and the action continues throughout. The author has created a post apocalyptic fantasy world with a unique twist and very engaging characters.
In my book, Beth Kery is three for three! SWEET RESTRAINT joins two strong previous NY print releases, DARING TIME and WICKED BURN, on my keeper shelf. SWEET RESTRAINT kept me turning the pages, on the edge of my seat, and blushing all at the same time. I emphatically recommend this highly erotic, emotionally gripping novel. Beth Kery has definitely come into her own as a storyteller and I couldn't be more excited!
"Green Rider" does suffer from a plethora of magical `deus ex machinas.' Karigan is repeatedly rescued from her enemies by her new brooch, which makes her invisible, two Victorian-era sisters, who show up deep in the forest (along with their house) and give Karigan a magical crystal and various other gizmos, and a magical eagle who rescues her from a spider-like creature of the Dark. There are also helpful elves, a mysterious Protector of the King's Forest, and a host of ghostly Green Riders who save her from the Gray One (at least temporarily).
4052 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A new In Death novella, a sci-fi meeting of minds, a witch who would not die, and love triangle between a vampire, were-wolf and a necromancer--four novellas with totally different tones, but all equally engaging reads!
So why did I give it 2 stars? Well, the premise was good, the book really makes things sound exciting, and the direct-comparisons showing the nutritional values of the HG versions next to the real things were a good tool. Some decent information was hidden within the pages. The book itself is mildly entertaining if you don't mind cutesy word play. It's just too bad that I thought a recipe book should be about palatable food, I guess. One thing about it - I would definitely lose weight if I attempted to eat only the foods made from these recipes.
The hook used to move her from the military acadamy back to the family business is the only real weak piece of the yarn, but it does not distract from it.
At the end of WEBMAGE, Shara inadvertently got trapped in Hell. Hades, that is. Cerice is as dedicated to Shara as Ravirn is to Melchior. So you know that Ravirn has to journey to Hades, risking certain death in the Land of the Dead as he outsmarts Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades. Thankfully, Ravirn has been playing cards with the dog/s for some time, so he knows a thing or two.
5644 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I thought this was a good book and the writing was very good. If I have a criticism, it is that some authors like to make their main characters suffer a little too much and this author is one of them. Other than that, it is a very good read.
5066 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Re-discovering all of Frank L Baum's 'Oz' books has been a hoot. I read as many as I could get my hands on as a child; and so decided to check this one out on my new Kindel. It's a lot of fun. But no illustrations -- which are part of the fun of reading those books -- so that was a bit of a disappointment -- some misspelling and some dropped words from page to new page - but not so much that you cannot figure out what was supposed to be there. I'd buy it in a hardcopy rather than Kindel edition, just to explore the illustrations (historical and fun in and of themselves).
6740 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is my first adventure with purchased e-books, and I am so happy that I started with these. Well-written, with authentic period touches. However, the relationship between Lady Julia and Brisbane is agonizingly slow to develop. Get on with it.
3104 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas. That is what three housewives learn the hard way. Abbey Walsh has the perfect life married to a wonderful clergyman. But during a PTA trip to Las Vegas, she is reacquainted with someone she has tried to forget about for years. Now this man is blackmailing her. If her husband learns the truth about her past, she is ruined, and her husband, too, will be ruined. All she has to do is pay Damon $10,000 for a stolen necklace she kept after he was imprisoned. But how will she get that kind of money? Loreen Murphy is in a similar conundrum. After spending a night of passion with an attractive man, she later discovers that he is a male prostitute. He wants his money -- now. So she pays him $1,000. Depressed, she loses an additional $4,000 at the casinos. If this weren't bad enough, she mistakenly uses the PTA credit card. Now she has to pay $5,000 before the PTA find out. What will this about-to-become a divorcee do? Tiffany Vanderslice has been married since she was very young. Her husband is a total jerk, and becoming a mother to two beautiful children hasn't helped improve things. Charlie is almost meticulous about the spending, and when Tiffany indulges in a silly shopping spree, she later discovers that her over the top purchases are nonrefundable. Now she is stuck with a $5,000 dollar credit card bill. How will she cover such a big expense without employment? These three friends have one big thing in common now, and only one person could save them. In comes Sandra Vanderslice, Tiffany's younger sister, and shoe addict who is making it big with her own shoe business. She shares a big secret to these women, the perfect way to make fast, easy money -- becoming phone sex operators.
This book is a lighter take on the activities of the Whitehorse wolf pack, they are competing in the Wolf Games with teams from all over the country. In the midst of the start of the games, Maggie Raynor is coming to visit her sister Missy Leason, now Maxwell. Maggie hated the Whistler wolf pack and refused to return after she left for college, she had also developed a fear of wolves because of the way the pack was run.
7027 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I know I am reading these books out of order but it doesn't seem to matter. I enjoyed learning how Dog came into Walter's life. I recommend this book to fellow readers.
The story therein is a first person narrative told in flashback by Nicholas Van Tassel. The pivotal story begins at the turn of the twentieth century, when the narrator is an undistinguished professor at a small New England college. A bachelor, he spies Etna Bliss, a pretty, single woman and falls in love at first sight. As luck would have it, he enables her to escape from a fire, creating a connection that he will use to press his suit. That chance meeting will ultimately end in marriage. After all, her only other option is to live as a poor relation in her married sister's household.
So I liked it, I guess, but I had to work hard at it. Not for the reasons you might expect: I had no problem with the Spanish or the barrio slang. I know enough about the Dominican Republic -- the US interventions, Trujillo, Balaguer, the basic stuff that justifies anti-gringo rage -- to relish Diaz's brief but pertinent interpolated history lessons. What nearly stymied me was the plethora of literary allusions, a lot of them mere throwaways for the sake of coolth... allusions to computer games I've never played, sci-fi and wizardy novels I've never read, fantasy films I've never seen. Okay, okay, writers tend to pile that member-of-the-club stuff on the hapless reader; you have to plow through it on the assumption that it isn't necessary to know an orc from a dork, any more than reading Nabokov requires knowing one moth from another. But eventually I got the inkling that Diaz meant something specific with all his pop pedantry. In which case, think of the footnotes that will be required if this novel outlasts its current fans and gets read in the next century! What an opportunity for grad-student seminar papers! What a PhD thesis in waiting!
Read, enjoy, and be challenged!
3963 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bought this before buying the entire collection and was hooked on the wisdom that I will be revisiting again and again. Great price for so much information.
7479 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just get lost in these stories oh my stars what a ride.
Ah well, I guess it is all right then. Lets move on.
However, Jena and her sisters have a secret. Since they were small children they have once a month been visiting the Other Kingdom to dance the night away in a world of magic. This world and their secret are on the verge of being destroyed when their cousin Cezar decides that the girls are incapable of looking after themselves in their fathers absence.
The secondary characters ranged from rich, well-developed characters to barely-there members, but they added great depth to this story. Liked the continued inclusion of the Kincaid family by including: {1} Dillon Kincaid (the psychiatrist), {2} Patrick Kincaid (the e-crimes guru), {3} homicide detective Will Hooper (an honorary Kincaid), and {4} District Attorney Andrew Stanton (the ex-brother-in-law). The villains all added to the rich suspenseful flavor necessary for this story: {1} the number one villain (even though he remained unidentified), {2} the co-villain (who also remained unidentified), {3} Faye Kessler, the most heart-breaking teen villain, {4} Camilla "Cami" Wohler, the most cold-blooded teen villain, {5} Dennis "Skip" Richardson, Jr., a minor teen villain, and {6} Robert "Robbie" Haxton, the other minor teen villain. Julia's relatives were necessary additions: {1} Emily Chandler Montgomery, her niece, and {2} Crystal Montgomery, Emily's mother (the gold-digger). And, last, but definitely not least were two intriguing additions: {1} Selene Borge and {2} Billy Thompson.
And if you do a little research after reading the book you'll find that not even the ending is all that accurate. I understand that it's a historical fiction, but I don't think that's an excuse to change facts just so it will fit the plot.
The entire Abbey chapters where Gabrielle was disgraced started really to frustrate me. I wanted them to meet and it still hadnt happened yet.
9158 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book and fast shipping too!
What I Liked: Wanda, Marty, Lou, and Svetlanna! What can I say, I think it is the friendship, family, and love that really gel these books together. You can just tell how much Wanda, Marty, and Nina really care for each other. Even when they are uber-mad at each other.
1395 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting but a little long winded
1930 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I think this is my favorite of the series so far. There was a lot of action and new characters and good character development. The archer scenes were so epic!! Though I was disappointed that Flanagan completely forgot about Slagor after the war. :( Was justice served?! Definitely continuing the series.
6187 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Always love the convenience of picking up a paper from time to time when we are out -- and having it appear on kindle at our convenience
5521 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Reviewed by ANN & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog
2918 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It doesn't matter that she looks as if she stepped off the pages of Penthouse; Hailey Jennison is socially inept when it comes to dealing with men. Currently her only glimpse of sex is the Friday night peep show her and her friends partake in. A construction worker across from her friend's apartment could put a Greek God to shame with all the muscles that adorn his body. Gage knows that the source of all his wet dreams for the past six months is part of the female group who ogle him every Friday night as he prances around in the nude. Deciding to take a chance he finds himself blackmailing the blond bombshell into a dinner date. Now all he has to do it keep his mouth from ruining the best shot he's ever had at love and lust combined.
9676 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a wonderfully written, beautiful story. Josh and Hayden were in a tragic death of a relationship that could not be denied. This story has it all. Love denied, lost memories, one main character in jail, mystery. It just has it all, written in such a magnificent way that you can't put it down. There were some hard to read moments but they were tastefully written and didn't detract from the story. I just can't say enough what a remarkable story I think this is. As you can guess, I highly recommend this book!!! Don't miss this one!
4191 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this book as part of a book study at my church. Though this is not normally the kind of book I would chose to read, I couldn't help but relate with many of the points Sara Miles made in it. She talks about being rasise atheist as her parents rebelled against the strong religious upbringing of their own missionary parents. While my parents were not zealous, they did make me go to church as a boy and I tended to rebel against the church as a response when I grew to adulthood. For twenty years I was not afflilated with any church. Then one day my wife and I took our kids to church and we decided this was a part of our lives that was missing. We joined a local church and have been active members now for over ten years.
6927 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The first book in the series that has become a really good TV program. I ended up liking the characters in the book even more than the TV characters. If you like modern westerns this is a really good read.
The premise of Daughter of Deception is promising, and I was looking forward to discovering the different types of demons as Duke and Viola hunted. I was unable to finish the book for a few reasons.
Along with themes of family drama and true love, WILDWOOD DANCING is a well-crafted historical fantasy that uses traditional fairy tales and unusual folklore in a provocative new way. Juliet Marillier's research during a visit to Transylvania in 2005 paid off, as some of the country's beautiful and mysterious landscape is brought to life throughout the novel. With an eye-catching cover done by Kinuko Y. Craft and a sequel on the way, WILDWOOD DANCING promises to be a great read and will enchant new and current fans of Marillier's work.
3049 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 If you have any anxiety about flying, read this book and you'll feel a lot better about air travel.
3304 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Readable work. Very interesting, as to what could be possible.
7828 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Gay chicken huh? What a concept. It's sort of obvious that two completely straight guys would never play this game no matter how competitive. I found it hilarious, but the results were still hot. Loved Duke and Mav.
Readers used to reading Lauren Dane's outstanding fantasy and shape shifter novels need to give To Do List a try. I wholeheartedly adored it.
Amber Eyes highlights what Maya Banks does best - she grabs her reader by the heart and doesn't let go. Emotionally gripping with smoldering passions, Amber Eyes is a must read. I joyfully recommend it!
Honestly other than Zarek's story this one was the most intense and actually got me excited to find out more about Ash.
5056 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Everyone today seems to be aware of the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz but only because of the film made in the 1930's starring Judy Garland. The film was fairly faithful to the story but differed in some ways. The entire collection of the Oz stories is a splendid read for today's children. All of the characters are amazing and some of the stories would make really exciting motion pictures with plenty of action and some really terrifying scenes. The book, Rinkitink in Oz, is one of these. It would make a great video game! I highly recommend these books to everyone, young and old. It was wonderful to read them all again and I am so glad to have this collection on my Kindle!
I was hooked on Love at First Bight from the very beginning. The world created by Tymber Dalton was amazing. I was intrigued by the way things work in this world. The open and accepting nature of everyone along with the job benefits available? Oh My! Get ready to want to go to the future!
And the final nail: "All of this combined with the rude responses to other Amazon reviewers by the author and I'm done with this guy for good." AMEN.
I wanted more of the sexy scenes like the one where Tad and Missy went dancing. It was a dance of seduction, and I wanted more like it. I also wanted to explore more of Tad's assimilation to the Wolf Pack and the hostility between "blue-bloods" and "half-breeds". This was mentioned briefly and the possibilities intrigued me. I hope this is something that is explored in the future and that this was just an introduction to a much deeper issue.
I liked the opening--which is why I picked up the book. Unfortunately, from there, the plotline got a little 'hinky' and just deteriorated from as I continued to read. I almost wish I hadn't finished. When I did, I checked out what other people thought of the book. I really wish I had Jay Wilson's review before I bought the book. Look at all the reviews for this book and you'll find it.
Julian Symonds says the books are excellently constructed, and they do go by very fast. But Symonds also speaks of Vance's "dotty logic," and he is sure right about that. The two top mysteries, GREENE and BISHOP, are solved in the following ways: In GREENE, Vance waits around till almost everybody in an eight-person family has been murdered. He picks the least likely of the two suspects who are still alive! In BISHOP, he has a long speech, not quite Ayn Rand-length, but five or ten pages, explaining how having a certain job just naturally makes everyone who has that job likely to commit murder. And that's how he solved the case: he observed what job the murderer had. If I could give away the solution, it would sound even more ridiculous than that.
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7556 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a compendium of old scifi tales, ranging from short stories to one novella. Of the dozen stories, I enjoyed 10 of them with only 2 being of a lesser interest. It was fun to go back and read (in some cases to re-read) some of this old stuff. These were written some 60 years ago and it is interesting to see what 'a look into the future' was to those old timers. I would recommend this collecion of tales to all who like classic scifi, and it should also be of interest to the newbies, as well. It was fun.
Gregory Salinas did an amazing job with the delivery of the story
Overall, an intelligent, delightful, although melancholic read, with a couple of scenes at the end that come pretty close to breaking your heart.
Of course, I couldn't put it down. I absolutely love and adore Charles and Anna.
At the outset, Brother Clarendon Eotrus attempts to discover what happened to his father, Lord Aradon, who has mysteriously vanished along with his rangers into a strange fog. They had gone to investigate in the daylight hours why horrible and mysterious noises emanate from the Vermion Forest at night, driving the residents mad. Those who live in Dor Eotrus must stop up their ears with wax in order to sleep.
2196 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The best....I'd love to purchase it again....
And the story line was great!
8175 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 First time I have ever seen that illustrated meant having words, NOT pictures. I was looking for the Skylark series and the Lensmen series. This work was 2 books short on Skylark (Skylark of Valeron and Skylark Du Quesne: unless they were included with Skylark Three). Even worse it had only 2 of the 7 in the Lensman series. Missing were First Lensman, Galactic Patrol, Gray Lensman, Second Stage Lensmen, and Children of the Lens. I might as well say that it was also missing The Vortex Blaster as the book stopped at the end of what was essentially the first chapter. I have the complete Lensmen series and Masters of the Vortex (as it was renamed) goes on for another 17 chapters!
9862 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This little story is great fun. I love how Ms. Pape ties her characters to her local knowledge. The book delivers exactly what it promises.
I respect too how thorough Card in his presentation of his discoveries, while remaining readable to an average Christian like me. Take for example the first chapter. So much of the lives of Peter and Jesus, writes Card, would be spent within the sight of the lake of Galilee. Card then describes this lake and the fishing business of Peter and his brother Andrew. He tries to imagine the appearance of the brothers based on their medieval depiction, as well as to describe the sights and sounds and smells of their fishing world. From there, he goes onto explain the purpose and outcome of this initial encounter between Peter and Jesus. Andrew seeks out his brother to tell him that he has found the Messiah and to take him to meet Jesus. When Peter and Jesus meet, Peter is given a new name. Jesus has already looked into Peter's heart and seen who he will become. The rest of the chapter expounds upon what that new name means, as well as offers comparisons to other times when Biblical characters have received a new name from God. In the remaining twelve chapters in part one of The Fragile Stone, Card draws on various portions of the Gospels to detail other encounters of Peter with Jesus, both the reaction of Peter and their significance to him.
The plot begins when Kid Twist saves Trick the Dwarf's life at a Rat Bating by nailing Gyp the Blood with a shovel. For the rest of the book, Gyp the Blood is out to get Kid Twist. A subplot involves Esse Abramowitz's increasingly involvement in the Labor movement. She also works at the Triangle Shirtwaist Co., and if you're up on your history, you know what happened there.
7902 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story! I loved the chemistry between Duncan and Tamara and the storyline. I also am a big fan of continuing stories and Rochelle is one of the best authors at doing this with each story getting better and better. Now I am ready for the last book of 'The Best Man' series 'Man of Fantasy'.
Has both Jack and Alexis bitten off more than they can chew now that they are living together under the same roof? Will either be able to stick to their pre-marriage agreement of a no sex involved relationship?
Worth the read to explore the world of Coney Island that will never be again....I hope that future novels of Kevin Baker will have a better realized plot.
6176 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this book, I been waiting two years for the sequel and just found out it is to be released in 2003. What a bummer. I truly loved this book. It takes a lot for me to say that because I am not an avid reader. I find it hard to even finish reading a book. I finished this one is nothing flat.
4366 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This a is a good, clean, fun story. No sex, no language, and its enjoyable! Some people are claming its "cheezy"; I don't think it is. The author states in the beginning that it is based on P&P but "unlike" it. I will add this to my 30+ Darcy books and will read it again!
9109 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 BETH KERY DID IT AGAIN. THIS BOOK WAS TERRIFIC. REALLY ENJOYED IT. THE CHARACTERS WERE ALMOST REAL. COULD BELIEVE IN THEM EASILY. COULDN'T WAIT TO FINISH IT.
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2908 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have always enjoyed Ann Hood's writing, and when I read of her daughter's tragic death in the newspaper I grieved for her. I have thought of her often and although I know things would never be the same, I hoped she was getting by. This novel answers that question a bit, as it tells of a mother's loss of a child and how she deals with that loss. I would imagine the book would be a comfort to those who have lost children, and her writing about this was heartbreaking and heartfelt.
7621 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am so glad that Amazon offers this for free on their Kindle. This is another book that I shared with my daughter, and now her granddaughter.
When Christiana is kidnapped the Blacksmith comes to her rescue. What follows next is a maelstrom of events at the castle that threaten to break both Beckett and Christiana's hearts.
The fans of perfect-hero-and-heroine-happily-ever-after-all-wrapped-up-in-a-neat-package may not "get" this story. The hero, Dardanus, is an assassin and womanizer: highly intelligent, devious, bitter, and full of anger at the lifetime of cruelty and disrespect he has received as a royal bastard. Although he is a trusted advisor to Nestra, the queen, he is killing and scheming his way to take the throne from her, because he deems her too weak to rule the country effectively. But for all that, he is a man of principle (his own code, not others'), a patriot who loves his country. The magic amulet Nestra wears protects her from attempts on her life, so he schemes to seduce her into removing the amulet, so that he can kill her. What happens is a very touching story of love and redemption, with a great twist.
4797 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 did not purchase
8060 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I wish this had been a longer novel instead this really felt like a novella. I wanted more development of the heroine because she kind of felt like a child finding her way in the dark. Okay, I know that's basically all she had to work with but this character felt like she had an underlying toughness that wasn't fully shown. I mean she would have to be tough to make it all this time alone. So she falls for two guys - okay but what is she hiding? What really made her seek these guys out? What was she running from? Who know? Maybe Maya will writing something else to wrap it up. Here's to hoping.
3176 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After not finishing the book the first time I started reading it, I picked it up again to try to finish it. This time the story captured me and I read half the night to finish! Being too young to remember the tumult of 1964, but remembering coverage of the integration of schools in Louisville, I appreciate Lily's acceptance of the African American women who took her in. Our world is so much better when we allow the distinction of skin color to blur and accept others for the human beings we are. Our prejudices can prevent us from learning lessons which would help us, while acceptance fosters growth.
SWEET RESTRAINT will touch some buttons - it touched mine. I love to savor a well written novel containing D/s and SWEET RESTRAINT has that and so much more. The question of Shane's kidnapping Laura in order to get her to talk made me question myself for about fifteen seconds - long enough for me to read Shane's emotions. He loved Laura with every ounce of his being, and had for over thirteen years. She was the other half of his soul and the thought that she was in danger and stubborn to boot, almost sent him over the edge. He loved roughly, he loved tenderly, but most of all he loved Laura with a passion that was undeniable. Laura learned the hard way what it meant to love someone so much that it hurt. She knew firsthand how her feelings for Shane would be construed and she tried to hide them - deep down, however, in her heart of hearts, Laura's soul cherished Shane Dominic and there was nothing anyone could say or do about it. Laura was stubborn and I got tickled more than once at how much it made Shane crazy. He wanted his Laura on a pedestal and she wasn't about to capitulate.
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I did find the concept of Joshua's death being his sacrificing his life in the saving of others to be thought-provoking, although I'm sure theologians would have a fit with that one! I also enjoyed his relationship with Paul and the warmth there. I'm not sure if Paul was meant to be St. Paul or Peter, or neither. And the concept of the miracles being video taped was compelling.
6961 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My first Longmire, but not my last.
No Souvenirs is the story of Jae Sun Kim whom we first met in Collision Course. What started out as a vacation fling for Kim and Shane evolves into a romance after an unforeseen dramatic experience leaves them emotionally altered. When Kim returns home to Jacksonville, Florida, Shane follows him to explore the possibility of a relationship. The characters are well developed. Both men have a high degree of intelligence. Kim employs logic as well as arrogance when dealing with people, being inexperienced with relationships. His lack of skill in expressing his emotions is a source of annoyance for Shane. Easily bored and hiding behind a dumb cowboy personality, Shane avoids situations that will require dedication from him until he realizes that a life with Kim is what he wants. The secondary characters add another layer of interest to the overall plot. Interaction between Kim and Shane is sarcastic, humorous and incredibly erotic. The amazing K. A. Mitchell has produced another exciting saga that I thoroughly enjoyed.
2204 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Give it a read. It won't hurt you
What more could you want? A classic.
Poor Thomas is over 200 and is such child, who had all the potential.
8920 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Georgette Heyer knows how to write, to construct interesting characters, put them in interesting situations, add a bit of humor and deliver most entertaining books to us. This is one of them. Using the stock setting of the Old Mansion and assorted members of the family, one of whom, the holder of the purse strings, is a Nasty, she sets up a murder. Of course, there is the quite normal charming daughter, and, down from Scotland Yard, a most personable detective. There is sufficient misdirection and puzzlement to satisfy the more traditional mystery lovers among us, and sufficient idiosyncrasy to amuse all of us. Not a deep, complex read, it should be satisfying to many.
184 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Although I am a fan of space opera, I've improbably managed to avoid reading the novels of Elizabeth Moon until now. A friend finally convinced me to take the plunge, and begin here, with her first Vatta novel.
1630 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very enjoyable book to read. I'm partial to westerns and this one kept my attention.
1372 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While it will probably get swept under the rug as just another fad, "The Insulin-Resistance Diet--Revised and Updated " is actually really well written. Within the first 30 pages, they've explained the what and why, and are already offering suggestions on how to improve your diet. As I checked this out from the library, I wasn't able to try any of the recipes, but the image of the seesaw to balance carbs with protein stuck with me - I see it in my mind's eye every time I sit down to eat. The premise is simple and very easy to incorporate into any eating habits - no matter how on-the-go.
4646 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Knitting Circle is the first book I have read by Ann Hood and I will certainly look for other books by her.
Ernst's next assignment is to kill someone in Boston, and he must do this for the money, as his child is in hospital and needs a transplant to live. Ernst doesn't have the money for the child's transplant and would do anything for his beloved child.
I found Jane Fortune to be compelling, although some readers might find her reserved, haughty and a bit too judgmental. For me, however, she had a keen eye, a willingness to face her weaknesses and (usually) the good sense to bite her tongue for the sake of peace. Mostly, though, I savored this book for the similarities to Austen, with just enough difference to hold my interest.
I am not a professional writer by any means but I think my summary was more interesting then the whole book. It started out decent and then became the story of Melina constantly fighting and putting herself at risk which resulted in her getting hurt and then Wulf would show up after the fact to growl and rage and fuss over her....it was stupid. In one scene Melina is bleeding profusely, she can barely move, and a traitor shows himself in a room full of able bodied Prime warriors, but it's Melina who has to get up and fight the guy! All the warriors stand and watch, including Wulf, I was laughing it was so ridiculous. This was the theme throughout the book and the sci-fi elements came off as spouted nonsense. Here I can do it too, we are entering Helium Prime with four battle cruisers on our tail bearing 3.2 light years.......seriously!
Evanlyn Wheeler is an Araluen woman who is using a false name. She is really the Princess Cassandra, the daughter of King Duncan of Araluen. She is glad that Will is throwing off his addiction, but cautions him to take it easy for a while.
The book gives a brief overview of what it means to live a Spirit filled life. It also provides some examples from Dr. Stanley's life. Finally, it gives some details as to how to open yourself up to living the Spirit filled life.
2185 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book!
This story is semi-autobiographical that mirrors the author's own personal tragic loss of her young daughter to a rare form of strep, and while grieving she learned to knit.
1588 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a lovely story about a lord and lady. I love all Julie Garwood books especially the ones about the highland lairds. Another great read by this author.
Really enjoyed it recommed to you all....
5442 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the story of Simon and Becca. Both are in love with the other, but can't seem to get together. With a little help from Max and Emma, they manage to find their way together. Good story, but short.
I could not put this novel down. It was not only about finding out what happens to Alice at the end; although, that was a major pulling point. It was staring into the abyss of Alice's world.
Anticipation is the perfect title for Jonas and Deidre's story. I
9100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It kept me hooked from page 1 till the end. Steamy scenes, great plot, and very romantic. love all her books
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Fire Study is the third and final book in the trilogy. Yelena finds her true magic, which frightens everyone, including her. She is a Soulfinder, one of the most powerful of all magics. By now all the characters are known, or at least most of them, and we're aware of Yelena's foibles, and her undying loyalties.
6069 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Reading a story from Kallysten always brings me similar thoughts: each story will have some connection (either via series or in feel) to another of her stories, the world will be unique and well defined, the characters will feel familiar even if I haven't met them before, and the paranormal twists will present a whole other set of options for a reader.
Judge makes a mistake in giving the penality? Out of a job.
3718 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the best books I have ever read. I've been reading through this series and it is fantastic! I highly recommend it to anybody who likes to read!
Hope you love it as much as I did.
3014 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Taking friendship to a whole new level-Lacey Vaughn is tired of being dumped on by men. It-s clear she needs help in the ways of seduction. Over cappuccinos, Lacey shares her worries with pal Nick Stone. Being the good friend that he is, Nick offers to give Lacey a few pointers in the ways of sexual pleasure. From his first touch, Lacey forgets all about lessons. Now all she wants is more of his luscious body and skillful touches. Nick-s craved Lacey for months. He-s done watching her waste herself on losers. It-s time she saw him as more than the dreaded good friend. He-ll do nearly anything to have the little spitfire all for himself. But in order to get Lacey past her insecurities, Nick will have to put it all on the line-including his heart-and pray he doesn-t lose her forever.
Sheriff Longmire is sheriff for a good reason...he doesn't accept what others accept. He hunts deep down to find a cause for the end result he's been left with. In this case the end result is a dead body of a local boy. This is not just any hunting accident. There is a history that goes with this victim and Sheriff Longmire is going to uncover that history.
8645 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the book
8753 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i love love love this book, cant wait to read the next one in the series. just awesome to read
2208 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great
Coombe's Wood is hard to put down once you start reading. Author Lisa Hinsley has skillfully woven the mystery of Izzy's past with the supernatural elements of Coombe's Wood to create a gripping read.
4431 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was my fifth 'what if' story by Abigail Reynolds and I truly enjoyed it. I liked how familiar but supporting characters played a larger role in this story- one whom one wouldn't expect almost succeeded in sabotaging the budding relationship. I enjoyed the writing style which tried to stay faithful to the original. Though I knew how it would all ultimately end, I liked that I wasn't sure how it would get there. Like the original, it was definitely a case of miscommunication.
5315 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this book upon the recommendation of my husband who listens to Dave Ramsey on radio. I was quite skeptical as some of Ramsey's ideas on financial freedom seemed contradictory to mine, for example his behest not to have any credit cards...but, that being said, he does make a lot of sense, and I have incorporated some of his guidelines into my everyday life, and it is paying off. When I read how-to books like Ramsey's, I find that I have a higher rate of success in implementing the ideas if I use only the ideas that I feel are practical to me rather than trying to follow all of the tips suggested. Anyway, this book to me was a worthwhile read, and does offer some useful ideas on managing one's money.
8996 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 1st book read by this authors. Have now read it twice, after reading the series. Waiting for book five. Try it!!!!
4151 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 According to the author, the best way to make choices is to combine the use of intuition, logic and common sense. She mainly emphasizes the use of intuition, but notes the other two should be used to assess the reasonableness of what your intuition is telling you.
5655 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Feehan weaves a wonderful tale of romance and spellbinding adventure in book seven of the Ghostwalker series. Kaden and Tansey ignite this book with passion and the plot is full of suspense as the ghostwalker team engages in a rescue. I really enjoyed this book as well as the others in this series so far. Recommended for mature readers.
-Arthur W. Jordin
The last 1/8 of it is a string of recipes.
1111 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In Mason Hawke Robert Vaughn has embodied all of the characteristics of the true Western hero. Hawke served his country honorably in the great American Civil War and like many others is a casualty of the horror and brutality of that war. His humanity was grievously stricken but not beaten. His exploits aiding friends in need bring out the best and worst in him.
2588 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great book for any age. I would definitely recommend it to anyone! A fast and great read! Definitely read the others as well
SILENT IN THE SANCTUARY - This second book takes place at the family seat in Sussex, a converted abbey in the dead of winter. The novel is richly atmospheric - a holiday party is trapped inside the fantastical gothic structure during a terrible snowstorm. One among them is murdered, and another must be the culprit. There are gypsies, ghosts roaming the stone-flagged halls, secret passages, impecunious relatives and a talking raven named Grim. But SILENT IN THE SANCTUARY turns these gothic cliches on their heads as Julia and Brisbane race against time to find the murderer before the snow melts.
Loved the narrator picked for the audio.
807 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was very easy to read because it's written at about the 6th grade level and is very repetitive, so you'll get the same info over and over again. That's helpful for those who are forgetful, but annoying to those who remember. It could have been half its length if carefully edited. Its extensive list of sources belies the simplicity of the prose, however, so while it is simple and easy to understand, apparently it is backed up with research. I wish that research were integrated into the book to enhance its credibility and to show where studies were being cited. If you're completely new to the world of glycemic load, this is a good start. If you are better informed, skip this book.
.i'm not going to spoil the book for you but entertaining.
Writing Style: 5 Stars
Okay some people are going to say this book is cheesy, some are going to say they acted too immature, others are going to say the dialog isn't historically accurate. Few of us believe in love at first sight but this is romantic FICTION. One must suspend hard reality for a time when reading fiction don't you think? I say the story was sexy, hot, heartwarming, with an HEA.Oh yeah there's a couple of really good sex scenes in the story too. I loved the Epilog.
Emma
I started the trilogy expecting something along the lines of Dorothy Sayers, but the homage was really towards the Bronte sisters, Gothic mysteries, and maybe a dash of Sherlock Holmes. All in all, highly recommended.
Erys
4859 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A favorite Dickens novel.
9583 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Okay Mr. Cantrell... this should be a full length. I started reading this, and then it was over. I truly enjoyed it, but man do I wish this was a longer/more in depth book. This "utopian"/ "orwellian" like era and I would love to read more about it. Great short story/novella though!
This is a story about a young man named Oscar Wao and his "cursed" family, and it is also a story about the Dominican Republic. We learn about the horrors suffered by the people under the rule of Truijllo, "The Dictatingest Dictator who ever Dictated."
Recommendation: Heck yes! I recommend this book to everyone. That's right, everyone. This is one of those "Shove the book in their faces until they agree to read it because I love it and everyone else should too" sort of book. Lovers of a good story, Paranormal Romance, and enough humor to make your sides hurt from laughing should definitely pick up "The Ghost Exterminator" by Vivi Andrews.
I'd take the lover any day!
Overall, I liked the story a lot and I would read other works by this author.
143 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 EM has written a SyFy novel about a young woman, from a wealthy family, that decided to attend the Space Academy instead of joining the family business. Just before graduation from the Academy she is kicked out. She joins the family Space business and rebuilds a Ship. This is an excellent read for the genre..... ER
* I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thanks!
The Naughty: Erotic Content, Anal, and forced seduction.
1648 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really enjoyed this book. Especially the back ground of Hawke. He was a smart guy.
Ryan Claymore is struck by the beauty sitting at the diner bar when he walks in. He's surprised to discover the Max he's there to meet is none other than that beautiful woman. Ryan is more than happy to help Maxine with her security especially if that gets him closer to her.
Then there are the years of pressure from Lady Catherine for Darcy to marry Anne, the weight of managing an estate with money matters, investments, servants, etc. and the stress of rearing a sister, basically alone. Yes, we see a side of Georgiana that we do not read of in the canon. But I think about the age of this teen and of her isolation from a sister, an aunt, a mother, a female friend, etc. with whom she could discuss her budding sexuality and her attraction to or her acceptance of Wickham. Darcy rarely saw Col. Fitzwilliam, due to the latter's military career and his other close ally, Charles Bingley, is not one who could discern that 1.) Darcy is troubled or 2.) Offer up good advice about any number of situations Darcy had to deal with, much less, his love life.
*) As Edwin Schlossberg said, "The skill of writing is to create a context in which other people can think."
1752 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I became attached to the characters. I liked the series for the most part. I only had 2 complaints. The characters kept saying that they weren't monsters, that they are the same people they were before immortality (which I agree). However, the author kept calling it the dark gift. I didn't like that. It's either that they're good people just different or they are dark monsters. You can't be both. The other thing, I'm not sure how to put into words, but the author kept going on and on about the characters thoughts. For example, Jamison thought he disgusted Angelica. He kept going on and on and on and on and on and on and on (it's getting annoying isn't it?). Yeah! I ended up skipping sections when the characters did this. I got the point the 1st 2 times they explained their thoughts and feelings. For the most part, I liked the series. Just these 2 points bothered me.
Rumpelstiltskin
This book will help to separate fact from fiction, truth from lies. Myth from reality.
Lee
"Sometimes that which one wants to see least is the hardest from which to look away. It was a meek moment thrust into audacious light when Rhonda Romero, the fallen star and facial donor, exited the hospital two days later. The clicking, the flashing, the calamity of it all; it was both a sad intrusion and a powerfully obscure perversity."
of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers
8427 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series. The author keeps me wanting more because they are such a good book series.. Keeps me hooked waiting for the next one from this author..
We have Halt and Horace traveling into the country-side, right into danger. Stupid men who claim themselves as gallant knights by beating up helpless travelers with mest-up amour and poor weapons to earn a living challenge the two left-and-right, holding up there search again and again for the lost ranger, Will. All the while Will and Evalyn are fighting to stay alive against the Skandians and the cold of winter.
Likable characters and cute stories. Recommend.
Kim Mai Guest's performance is a revelation. It was absolutely perfect and it makes me wonder why I don't see more books narrated by her. Her rendering of the voices and accents of the various characters was gorgeous.
All I can say is it was a fun read, not great literature but definitely not boring. Enjoy
This is reality at its harshest, and will leave you looking at the children around you in a different light. The idea that this could happen to anyone is just horrifying.
6863 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Savannah Marshall can't believe how easily she managed to stake the vampire! But why isn't he dying? After all, as a recent graduate of the Holy Order of St. Vlad, Savannah knows all the tips to slaying vampires. Vampire Donatello Demarcus Ravell will have to convince Savannah that he's actually a good vampire or all of humanity may be (forgive the pun) at stake. Does love stand a chance between a vampire and a slayer?
9560 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I couldn't put the book down. I loved the way the author wove the story from childhood and had Angela keep appearing to save John. Lots to think about from reading this book.
The hero is pretty stock, but what's great about this story is the personality of Gabrielle. She is not a weak or silly woman, but someone with excellent self esteem who faces adversity as it comes. She isn't overly maternal, or a healer, or any of the usual female traits that makeup a character of her type. She is unique in my experience, and this is so refreshing that I slowed my reading in order to savor it. It's fun to watch her manage the laird without confrontation. She constantly surprises him, and his reactions to her make him a more interesting character. Gabrielle is very original and likeable and I would love to see more female characters created in her image.
I gave it 5 Stars for being well written, hard to put down, character development, the way the author tied everything together and the fact that every time I thought I had it figured out I was wrong! Doh!
The paper is also interesting in how it reports the number of Chinese citizens thanking their leaders for all the help provided after the earthquake, or how a child in some province was urging people to donate 10 cents apiece; or how a businessman shamed his family by only offering 100,000 huan to the victims, representing only 1 percent of his wealth, etc.
The underlying premise that our folklore especially about vampires and werewolves stems from encounters with creatures from another dimension mark Longclaws as an outstanding work in the 'fangs&claws' genre. However, this distinctive novel will surely appeal to fans of all types of horror.
8413 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Vivi Andrews has written a very witty and sweet novel. Some of the comments that Jo and Wyatt throw at each other are just plain funny. This book of opposite attraction is solid as a rock. The character are great. Each one is very likeable and well written. They are full of personality. Take Jo for example. She trys to portray herself as the bad ghost girl, and it takes a snobbish workaholic like Wyatt to get to her core and find what is hidden there. They are all very layered and it is great to read their trip into self discovery. There are lots of quirky little details that are just great. Like the chapter titles, each one is a funny one liner. Jo's grandmother is another, that small part of the story is just so sweet and funny. A big part of this novel is in the actual ghost exterminating business. The whole process is very creative and described with great details. All in all the whole book was just wonderful. I think you should not miss this humorous, creative, romantic novel. - Ammie
The other reviewers here have given a very nice little rundown on the plot so I will not linger long on that aspect of the story. Max, while in utero, wrote his first novel on the wall of his mother's uterus. Then, as bad luck would have it, he was born. Max spends the better part of his life in remorse having lost his novel, and trying to recapture that magic time.
For those unfamiliar with Chandler's work, I recommend The Long Goodbye or The Big Sleep (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard) . For fans of his work, this is a must-have.
The book is interesting, and fun to read.
`Dirt Music' takes place in a small fishing town in Western Australia (a fictitious town called White Point) where middle-aged Georgie Jutland is trying to find herself. She's always been a rebellious and free-spirited woman; at odds with her family constantly, never truly feeling as though she belonged anywhere. She's longed for a sense of freedom that everyone around her seems to take away, but she lacks the ability to make the needed effort to really save herself from her apparent failings. She lives with widower Jim Buckridge; a shell of a man who drowns himself in fishing and remains a distant and reclusive mystery to Georgie. She feels as though she loves him, but she struggles with understanding why. She cooks for him, she cleans his house and she takes care of his two sons, but at the end of the day she feels alone and cold.
8211 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What a fun series. I loved Lord's of the Underworld and wanted to read more by Showalter so I decided to buy this bundle. I had read one of the books a long time ago and remembered that I didn't like it, so I honestly wasn't expecting to really like the books, but the price was just too good to pass up. I'm so glad I bought them. It took me a while to get into the series...the dragon story while good was a bit slow at first...but I am so hooked.
'Magic Like Heat Across my Skin' by Laurell K. Hamilton was awesome! Anita Blake finally stops fighting against the marks that bind her to Jean-Claude and Richard and embraces them in one of the steamiest public almost sex scenes that I have ever read. This was truly the best story out of the anthology because it had real character progression and looks to be a great lead in for the next installment, "Narcissus in Chains".
8667 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Goog
The book includes a section on contemplation, similar to meditation, explaining what contemplation is and providing some scriptures to practice this deeper form of thinking with, where you go within yourself to seek a deeper meaning.
Nikos is one determined father, he will have and raise his son and he's angry, angry that he has for months been deprived of his son and silently angry that his mistress Anna left him. He wants revenge, he wants his son and most of all he desires and is determined that he and Anna will marry and raise their son together. How will he convince her? Your heart will stop as you read about this very sexy and determined man's plan, a plan to have that family of his own, to be the father he himself had never had. However, his plan did not include love because Nikos believed to love would make him weak!
Reviewed by Francesca & posted at Under The Covers Book Blog
5052 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love it when I reread books Iread as a kid and as an adult I can appreciate it even more.
I really enjoyed this bundle. It was great to see how the story of this family, the drama around it, the romances and issues continued from one book to the other, and everything flowed really well. It is worth reading. I couldn't stop reading. Pick yourself the last book as well to complete the series. The last one is about Dani, their youngest sister.
In the Blood
2719 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 GRADE: A
Imagine their surprise when Sevans ship breaks down in the vicinity of Loreleis planet. It is even more surprising when they meet face to face. The rest you will have to read, there is plenty of action, love and mystery in this book and I cannot wait to read more!
8748 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Psychologist Destiny Walker is feeling lonely. This will be the first Christmas season she faces alone, especially without her Nana. When a freak rainstorm drives her into the shop of a fortune-teller she thinks that it is just a coincidence that this fortune-teller tells her she will soon meet her soul mate. She is too clinical to believe in something like that, even if her Nana had told her the same thing before she died.
The purpose of this book is to encourage people to pay off their debts and to use their money responsibly. His method is so simple that many people view him with skepticism. In a nutshell, spend less money than you make.
2393 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book seems well written and it resonates well with me. Aside from what has been taught by religious doctrine and supported by many scriptures, Deepak talks about what he believes Jesus really meant when he said many of the things we remember and quote all the time. At 234 pages + index, the book is broken down into plain language, so it is easy to understand the opinions expressed by the writer. Copyright is 2008, so it is freshly written.
I read this aloud to my son, and was concerned on a few occasions about things that were alluded to: A scantily clad woman on a busy street beckoning to Horace, and Erak's concern about what may happen to Evanlyn if found alone by Slagor's unscrupulous men. Not things I think are necessary for a nine-year-old to know about, mentioning these things wasn't important for plot development, I don't understand why they weren't edited out. The theme of addiction was dealt with well, and on a level that my son and I could discuss it.
If you are unfamiliar with Pride and Prejudice and don't understand what is written above here is the scenario:
2335 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For anyone who likes horror/fantasy with a historical twist, this is the book! A little on the bloody side, but a story that flows quickly across a variety of timelines and parallel worlds, and keeps you enthralled to the end. Without giving things way, the book ends a little abruptly. Definitely not a story to read on a stormy night.
4992 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Helps to explain some scriptures I might be having trouble with. Wonderful tool. So very glad we added it to our collection.
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8885 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 THIS ONE IS MORE OF A MAY TO DECEMBER ROMANCE AND THE MISUNDERSTANDING THAT WILL HAPPEN DUE TO THE AGE DIFFERENCE
5470 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The story itself was good, and I did enjoy it, but I feel cheated that I thought I was downloading a book, and instead got a very short story. I hate short stories! There is no chance to dig in and get to know the characters, and there is no room for the plot enrichment that makes a story really satisfying. I'll look more carefully next time.
4515 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really like Elizabeth Scott (this is my third book by her) because she has talent when it comes to composing realistic and entertaining stories, you can tell she's a wonderfully smart and kind woman, where she got the strength to write this, I have no idea, sometimes a literary giant can hide in a pretty body of a female with shiny hair, who knew? This book might be a sliver when it comes to consuming wood pulp as it's very small and can be read in one sitting, it does however send chills and flashes of anger, like a dynamite stick, it's a big punch in a small space, it will leave you craving revenge and ready for a fight.
Cold Dish is the best of the (few) Craig Johnson books I have read. All of them are an easy read, exciting, and the descriptions of the countryside and the people are spot-on. I love the incongruity of this Wyoming sheriff filmed in my land of enchantment. And, as always, there is more heart and detail in the books than the film. But I do love them both. America needs a John Wayne character right now, to remind us of what makes a man, a woman; what empathy and pain can do to save the world, or at least our little corner of it. It reminds us that we are all human, all hurting in one way or another, and all responsible for our own actions. We need that, in this day and age. (less)
7007 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've fallen in love with Walt Longmire and his life. I like Walt's life and feel like I'm living it along with him. It's fun, perplexing, out of my context and exciting. I love the character development. Start reading these books!
4495 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Maybe because I am not so young any more. I probably would have enjoyed it at 13, but I just cannot buy into this tale now.
9846 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book. The writing was very well done. Especaly the first half of the book. I would have liked to have better descriptions of the journey while passing through hell. Some of the fights there were very short and left me wanting more. I really liked the charters. I feel they were well developed. I also really enjoyed all the old English used. You really need an eReader with a dictionary to fully appreciate the language used. You can easily understand all the meanings, but useing a dictionary adds to the experience. GOOD JOB!
"Alpha and Omega" was a solid start to a new urban fantasy series, and it leaves you wanting to know what will happen next for Charles and Anna. A pleasant little read, but have "Cry Wolf" close at hand.
Addie slinks off home, and what does H do? He does his ex, as Addie is dealing with a nightmare of a morning-after. Ex asks him to make her feel better and he obliges. He blames it all on morning wood, sleep in his eyes and her hand down his pants. If only his backbone would stiffen up as quickly.
But, today was the last straw. A very negative slant about Mrs. McCain on the FRONT PAGE. If you wamt to put this trash in an editorial fine, but, to disguise this trash as news.....not for me.
The 1988/2006 story was a 5-star, as it should be since Bill Johnstone was the author.
This was one of those books I had read way back when and forgot how good it was until I picked it up again.
5192 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 On its own, I'd probably give this the same 3 stars I gave The Total Money Makeover, but *with* said book, I have to rate this 1 star.
6. The Poverty of Philosophy, p. 149 (takes into account the changes and corrections introduced by Marx into the copy presented to N. Utina in 1876).
that those few drops of oil in the hotel kitchen had not fallen onto
6012 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Set in the world of Mercy Thompson, Alpha & Omega is a novella that was released in On The Prowl anthology. Amazon.com offered the one story only for download on Kindle and I couldn't pass it up. I had read a few reviews in regards to Cry Wolf and a lot of them had recommended reading this short before starting on the A&O series.
7529 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A highly useful work to have as both a student and a teacher.
As we get farther into this brief document, Daniel Bell, the other neo-conservatives, and people generally may take angry exception to its tone and substance.
26 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A unique way to write about an obsession, unreturned love, and the impact it has on many lives. The setting is a small town in NH in the 1900's. This book intrigued me because of many angles. The physical obsession that Nicholas Van Tassel has on Etna. Etna is an intelligent and unique women for her era. In Nicholas's words the story is written during the course of his train ride to Florida to see his daughter that he hasn't seen in over twenty years. The story is told exclusively from Nicholas point of view, with the exception of the letters exchanged between Etna and her would be lover, creates gaps in what really happened. The gaps are ok, it adds to the sense of Nicholas and his obsession. He even makes up what happens in the gaps at times. Not a book I thought I would enjoy, but I did! I love Anita Shreve's writing style. It allows you to see the multiple dimensions of character (even if the character can be unlikeable at times), the era, and get a feeling for what it might be like, in a way that is part of the excellent storytelling.
4790 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I travel, I find it very convenient to keep up to date on national and local news by downloading the L.A. Times onto my Kindle e-reader. I can be on a cruise ship in Hong Kong harbor and instantly get informed on U.S. and Los Angleles news. The format is simple to use and in some respects it is easier to select just the news you want to review than it is with the paper itself in front of you. Give it a try!
7726 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Absolutely one of the worst mysteries I've read - well, the mystery was not all that bad, but the writing was very vanilla. By that I mean: fairly simple sentences and almost no interesting, imaginative adjectives. About half way through, I was bored, and I "paged forward" to the end just to see who the murderer was. A surprise - which is the only reason I gave it two stars. Further, I could not figure out how the perp knew where the to-be victims were and how to get at them. Maybe that was in the part I skipped.
714 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love the Gray Lady!
I checked this out on a whim through Kindle Unlimited and I stayed up all night reading this, finally finishing about 5am, so that should tell you something. ^_^ I'll be reading more of Reynolds' books for sure.
4826 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was one of those weeks in which I only had time to read one book and what a book! Thater starts out running and the action doesn't stop.
1638 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My first book by Mr. Vaughn and I loved it. Will read more of his work.
Those you know already you'll be happy to see again. Those you've never heard before, well, they can become familiar.
- Kasia S.
BLIND MALICE is an enjoyable murder-mystery with an exciting plot. The ending is superbly unexpected!
Ms Ross creates a world of humans, more than humans, villains, heroes, strong women, hot alpha males and a history that ties them together. She uses her brand of humor and introductions to characters we want to know more about for future stories. This one stands alone but is a tempting introduction to other lives and stories.
I loved this book. I did. Not because it was so spectacularly well written or because there were no issues with the plot and technical aspects, but simply because it was a wicked amount of fun and I loved the sharp banter between Wyatt and Jo. It was fun, it was funny, and sometimes it was just plain smokin' hot.
1174 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This bundle brings all the brothers together in this sexy as hell box set. The Buckhorn men as so damn sexy, sweet (yes even Morgan) you'll fall for them in a minute.
However, the writing was so clumsy and awkward.
8800 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I look forward to this blog everyday. I have so many books waiting to read I wonder when I am going to run out of room! They are all from suggestions on Michael's blog. He really gives us a good mix of genres and usually picks books with high rating which is another great thing. I have recommended this to a few people that I know own a kindle.
5772 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read every book of this series and now I am starting to read this book. If it is anything like the other books then this one will be a good read. Janet Tronstad has become one of my favorite authors. She has brought to life this little town and the people who live there. At the same time she is bringing in new people to populate the town of Dry Creek, Montana. Usually a single woman with or without children and a local single man meets and with the help of Mrs. Hargrove and Charley Nelson they find acceptance and romance. If you love a good romance and some humor you"ll love this series.
"The mark of a true disciple is not that he never sins, but rather that when he does sin he inevitably returns to the Lord to receive cleansing and forgiveness." ~ pg. 111
Patrick Hunt is a global archaeologist who teaches Classics and Archaeology at Stanford University. His research was featured in various history and science magazines and the History Channel. He lives in northern California with his wife, and spends several months a year abroad pursuing historical and archaeological research. The Contents of this 226 page book list the Introduction, the ten chapters, and a Selected Bibliography. This book resulted from a popular course at Stanford University. Our understanding of ancient history is influenced by a few major discoveries. Archaeology tells about the past when there are no history records. This is a very readable and interesting popular history book.
This is easily one of my favorite series. Highly recommended. :-)
Kevin Baker delivers a very well realized portrait of blue collar people, circus freaks, and Bowery Bullies, but fails to pull all of them together tightly enough to really wow me.
After being stood up by an ass of a man for her planned birthday get away, Ryan decides to swoop in and take her out. Her choice of places to go--a sex club. Despite every effort to keep her in the public part--the bar, Ginny sneaks off Into the real club. Ryan decides to give her a real glimpse into his bedroom lifestyle and in the midst of it, they realize their feelings are so much more.
All in all it was an okay story, but so rushed I feel like I didn't get to really enjoy the characters of story line.
7947 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You can download this for FREE from AUDIBLE.COM guilt-free because it is a "sister" company of AMAZON.COM. If you don't like it-- no loss!
5660 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All of the Ghostwalker books by Christine Feehan are a great read. No one should miss the series.
4863 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
"He saw her eyes go wide but he didn't give her a chance to respond to his totally irrational proclamation before he covered her mouth with his own.
Gwen and Ransom are instantly attracted to one another, but she feels he's too young for her, besides, his daughter is in her new classroom. Despite her objections, Ransom convinces Gwen to date him and along the way, Ransom teaches Gwen many lessons in sensuality, trust, and taking chances.
431 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book keeps you guessing the entire book.
7319 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I chose this rating because the story started out slow. I almost put it down a couple of times, but when it got going i had trouble putting it down. Looking forward to the second book.
3080 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What we have here is a very interesting free Kindle download. "Babylonian Laws," which most of us were (I am not sure if this is still the case) exposed to in Junior High, or at the very latest, in High School, are of course more popularly known as "The Code of Hammurabi" and are the oldest known (I stress "known") laws we presently have access to.
8289 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 There are so many short stories out there that are so much better than this one. Do yourself a favor and keep looking....
4834 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fascinating look at laws. I have been curious about these rules. Enjoyed the insight into ancient society. Regulations have long been the bane of our existence!
4768 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book that you just can't put down.... a very good fairy tale :) and lots of steamy pages !!
After I read it, Marie Treanor went on my autobuy list and she hasn't disappointed me yet.
6580 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book, and wouldn't hesitate to seek more from Stan Morris!
As I've indicated in other reviews, my personal preferences for M/M romantic and sexual relationships trends away from dom/sub behavior and relationships, and that is theme in the sexual relationship between Jake and Remi. On top of that, Remi's willing submission further created an inconsistency in his personality between this book and the first. On a more pleasing note, Remi wasn't effeminate, nor as generally submissive in nature as Keaton was in the first book, even with his Omega status in the pack, so that helped. The surrounding story and the appeal of the characters allowed me to still enjoy the book, even with those issues.
My take:
3609 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this romance novel when it first came out in print I enjoyed this book so much that I had to have it in my kindle. Brenda Jackson has not written a novel that I have not read over and over again
2150 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 J L Langley has a way of spinning a tale that leaves a reader wanting more. Loved the story line and the patient way Jake was with his mate. Sterling was a great addition as well.
Still, at the very same time, Wright invented the "pattern" detective story. The killer in BISHOP kills people in accordance with nursery rhymes. This "pattern of the insane killer" business has gone on from Vance's day to this, and he's no worse than anyone else who fools with it.
689 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have purchased Lynsay Sands entire argeneau series!!! These stores are so amazing! I love all the levels she incorporates within them. A must have series for the romance reader even if you're not into the supernatural stuff. I wasn't at first but I can't put her books down!!
Remi's haunted by a recurring dream he doesn't fully understand, full of yearning for his mate, and desperately trying to save his little brother from their father. Being wolf has only complicated a difficult, tenuous existence. One that his father seems intent on ending.
7794 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It started out really good and kept my inerest but sometime during the mid to end it ended up losing its luster somewhat... I think it had to do with the killers because it was too predictable and wouldhaveliked more of a surprise. But overall a pretty fun read and I would recommend this for anyone looking to read something fast paced for a bit of entertainment.
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As I progressed along with the story of the young doctor who befriends a very unusual man named Joshua, I kept going back to another book which I had ironically just finished a few days ago called The Gift: A Novel, by Richard Paul Evans. Both of these stories follow along some similar plot points (which I do not wish to spoil for you at this time), so I was not expecting much of an emotional punch. Boy was I ever wrong.
2747 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was nearly impossible to put down from the moment I picked it up. Kind of of a fusion between the dancing slippers, the frog prince, and Dracula, this book won't disappoint.
As crowds escape a hotel blaze, Van Tassel spots a riveting woman under a lamppost. "There was about her a quality of stillness that was undeniably arresting, and if I close my eyes now," he recalls, "here in this racketing compartment, I can travel back in time more than three decades and see her unmoving form amidst the nearly hysterical crowd." From the start, Shreve sets up the initial sighting of Etna Bliss as something beyond normal attraction. Van Tassel tells us "my desire for this unknown woman was so immediate and keen and inappropriate that it quite startled me." In hindsight, Van Tassel describes his passion as capable of eroding and enhancing character --- in equal measure --- and yet it is the sentence about erosion that is most telling of things to come: "The erosion the result of the willingness to do whatever is necessary to obtain the object of one's desire, even if it means engaging in lies or deception or debasing what was once treasured."
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I'm not sure I understood if Rosalind was a debt, or if she was owed a debt, and it is not clear how Nicholas paid the debt to Rosalind, or if he paid it to someone else, or himself. It is very mysterious. I'm willing to accept that magic is mysterious, and if the book was written in a more straight-forward way, it would possibly be boring. Really, I had no complaint with any of that.
Warning: This book contains graphic and explicit (and hot!) M/M sexual scenes and situations and includes themes of sexual dominance and submission.
6351 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 You couldn't help but love all three sisters! Each very different, but loved each other all the same. Great love story too!
9141 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A very cute story of intrigue, and jealously.
1117 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mr. Vaughan is always a good read. This story was tight and while the plot may have been a good old standard it was well done. The last showdown was just a little too fast...these were rough well tested men...they went down like ducks at a fair...hard to believe... and who could not have guessed that someone would blast the bad guy while trying to kill our hero the only thing missing is the riding into the sunset...
2780 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In the wilds of Transylvania, set on a high spur of rock next to the Wildwood, rests a castle named Piscul Dracului. The castle itself is unexceptional, old and crumbling as it is. Looking at it, you would never know it hides a portal to the Other Kingdom.
5700 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good doing business with
3. Some arguments are more speculative than others.
1424 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful book. Easy read and hated to see it end.
Not many articles and too shallow.
8610 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love it like all her books
Yet, reception within the scientific community of these astounding findings has been luke-warm to muted, at best. Part of the reason may be due to the only aspect of the author's interpretation of their analyses that I found wanting: beyond the quantum level, the effects of the ZPF appear to be infinitesimally small to the point of being vanishingly negligible? And thus, to put it mildly, the ZPF solutions, while mathematically accurate, elegant and interesting, frankly appear to be physically not very robust?
7817 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was pretty good, honestly. Very hot, very sexy, with just the right amount of angst. Would love to read more.
Like K.Peoples, I was a little annoyed initially at the inconsistencies in some of her werewolves' characters, notably Remi and thought the change in character a convenient way of approaching the romance angle. I soon got over it as Remy's abusive childhood and his love for his little brother won me over. I like the interesting complexities Langley has introduced into her werewolves world which is refreshing in "With Caution".
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Shreve stays in character completely and thoroughly, managing to evoke the failings of the man himself, the restrictions of the society in which he lives, and the hopelessness of his obsession without ever once betraying herself. It is safe to say that the author stays well in the background while letting Van Tassel tell his own tragic story.
4057 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Did not use.
And at a time when most researchers are finding wheat is a big contributor to many of the difficult to solve health problems too many people are plagued with, it is a mystery to figure out how these authors continue to think that eating wheat is just fine.
met such an annoying woman in his life. Why can't he stop thinking
Here you will find not only word pictures of places most of us only long to visit,
1644 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book.
8298 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this story. I would to have the author expand on this story. Particually, I like the anti-hero perspective. It's a new twist to the way most historical romance novels are written. Sometimes you get a peak here and their in some stories, but this story keeps the reader in that mind frame through out the story, leaving the reader wanting more.
4109 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Holy Bible, American Standard Version
5289 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After reading and actually applying these methods, our family has greatly benefited. A little more to go and debt free. Highly recommend and the principals applied.
Overall, a good read. It would have been a solid 4 Star for me if not for the first and last books.
1634 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "RIDE WITH THE DEVIL" IS A VERY EXCITING, WELL WRITTEN BOOK. IF YOU ARE A "REAL" WESTERN FICTION LOVER, YOU WILL REALLY ENJOY THIS BOOK . NOT ONLY IS THERE SOME "HOOK-AND-DRAW", BUT IT IS FULL OF ACTION, SUSPENSE AND MYSTERY. IT IS A BOOK THAT YOU WON'T WANT TO PUT DOWN, UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED IT. ALL OF THE "HAWK" SERIES FALLS INTO THIS CATEGORY. JUST KEEP ON KEEPING ON.
9931 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not only do I think this book is a five star book, but it is also one of my favorite books I have read out of the thousand in my personal library.
2517 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 gift
All I can say is....I can't wait to see the movie now, and decide which one of Sue Monk Kidd's books I want to read next!
7043 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I discovered this series after watching A&E's version of the books. I picked up the Kindle edition and finished it in short order, and I look forward to the rest of the series.
It holds out hope for anyone going through a rough patch. Made me laugh...a lot!
Clandestine love affairs mix with murder and spirits - both of the otherworld and the alcoholic kind - in the fast-moving The Dark Farewell. Josh Lanyon sweeps readers away to Prohibition-era Illinois where a cynical reporter meets his match in a disarmingly sensual spirit medium. Flynn may be a hard-nosed reporter but he's forthright, honest, and protective which makes him an appealing hero. Julian, as Flynn finds out, is impossible to resist. He may look young and vulnerable, but he's not a pushover. He broke my heart a couple of times, but I won't give away spoilers to say why. I loved him and Flynn together and wanting to see them find their way to happily ever after kept me reading almost until dawn.
At least I didn't waste my money on it.
Fantasy World-Building: 5 stars
5476 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Blade Vaughn is lusting after the sweet Candice Warner and feeling very protective when he witnesses her meltdown in his sister's gym. Uncertain of how deep his feelings are, Blade plans to get to the bottom of Candy's reaction while not spooking her away from him. Candice Warner has the hots for Blade Vaughn, but her past won't allow her to act on her feelings until Blade comes barging into her quiet life, asking questions she doesn't want to answer. Can Candy let Blade in? Will Blade be able to knock down Candy's walls or will she push him away?
You see it a lot on crime shows, but this is the first book I've read about it. It's a rare and horrific thing, kidnapping and sexual slavery. It make for a book that could be sensationalized. Used as "torture porn." It's not. Scott does a great job of portraying Alice's life faithfully. The story focuses mostly on her inner thoughts and reactions, so we see the true damage caused by this situation, beyond just the physical. It's an important point to make, and it underscores the message of the title--Living Dead Girl--perfectly.
8623 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. The heroine loves her brothers and they try to wrap her in bubble wrap. So she pretends to do what they say, while living her life as she wants. Then she meets a strong man through her brothers and falls in love hard. She is afraid he'll treat her like the men in her family do, so she tries to run, but it doesn't work.
6657 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I should have listened to the other people who reviewed this edictionary. It does not have some of the basic words that are in the bible. It is NOT compatible with any version. The bible encyclopedia does a better job to find the definitions of words or the oxford dictionary that comes with the kindle. I use the bible encyclopedia as my defaut dictionary instead.
9289 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 love it
4960 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In YOU SEND ME, the prequel to Toni Blake's newest release, LETTERS TO A SECRET LOVER, readers will meet Millie Anderson and the love of her life, Johnny Pickett.
3806 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would recommend you start at the beginning of this series...I thought this book was wonderful and further devolped some of the new characters. I am looking forward to the next release...often I think about the characters and wonder what is going to happen to them.
Today, the Manifesto is still a shocking document. Full of pessimism about the old order and hope for a new one, the reader cannot help but be absorbed by the text from the first mention of the "spectre of Communism" haunting Europe to the final cry for the working man to cast off his chains and unite. There is passion, youthfulness, and idealism behind the words; an urgency captured by an appeal more to the heart than to the mind. After all, this is an intendedly propagandist piece for mobilizing the working class: Marx and Engels probably figured, what proletarian has time to read and digest the vast tome of Das Kapital?
This box set is a highly-enjoyable read and I look forward to the reading the second set as soon as I can afford it. For those who love vampire stories, this collection is a refreshing change from the plethora of vampire novels on the market.
2634 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this short story. On The Edge is a very hot and sexy read! I definitely recommend it! Happy reading!!
5846 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jane Austen. Her name is practically synonymous with classic, understated romance, as well as comedies of manners with a subtle, sly sense of humor. And "Jane Austen: The Complete Collection" brings together the full complement of Austen's, from her little-known nonfiction to the classic bestseller "Pride and Prejudice" (and everything in between) -- lots of lovably flawed heroines, beautiful formal prose, and some rather unconventional love stories.
If you like books that will keep you at the edge of your seat for the entire experience, this is the book to choose. I was particularly fascinated with the way his characters reacted to things. The suspense he manages to build through their uncertainty and terror leaves you half afraid to turn the page, but half afraid not to. This is the type of book that could be adapted into a very exciting movie. The author's descriptions are detailed and bring the book to life before your eyes as though you are watching a film. Here is an example of his descriptive writing:
6695 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like short stories and I think the author did a good job writing this story plus I found it very interesting. The story is short as advertised but once you start reading it you can't stop because it grabs your interest from the first page to the last page and this may make it seem shorter. I liked this book and considered it a good read.
2449 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I didn't know this outfit existed, as the author said, once it was disbanded, it was forgotten; overshadowed by D-Day. In fact I really haven't read too much on the Italian Campaign at all. But I read of a local (Washington, IN) veteran who was part of the FSSF unit. His daughter was going to DC to accept an honor being presented to the unit. That piqued my interest.
7088 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sultry jungles (Feehan brings the rain forest alive with her descriptions of the flora and fauna and animals), steamy sex scenes (WOO! This book is hot, plus you can feel the love and attraction between the two characters.) and hot leopard shifters (who doesn't love a good shifter romance?) This book started with a novella, The Awakening, that got the ball rolling with the series basics. Wild Rain was much more in depth and descriptive as it is a full length novel. I've already ordered the next book in this series. I've always been a fan of her Dark series and the leopard series does not disappoint.
2343 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a great rainy day read. To many people died but the ending was a big surprise. It is a book I could reread.
In fact, the proof affirms that imputation of a commodity's value can't be anything physical, it must be subjective...that is in the mind of the observer.
8628 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great Lennox book!
5376 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great book. I turned this read down about four or five times. I am glad I bought this book. Very hot hot hot. This awesome Mrs. Vaughn did real good. I will definitely read this again.
4930 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 First book in Halle Puma Series. Loved it. Have read the whole series 3 times. That is how much I love this series. The first 5 books are about the Puma's the 6th book brings in the Bears and other Shifters. All characters follow from one book to the next adding in other characters.
I am gushing a bit about Moon's Vatta series in part because I had not expected anything when I stumbled upon her book. Without expectations I was left to enjoy her book for what it was. And I did truly do that. Will I think differently of the other books in her series when I get around to reading them? I might just so, only because I now have an expectation. A definite recommend on both the series and the author.
4404 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Too suxual!
I'm a huge fan of Karen Chance's Cassandra Palmer books so I was glad to see this story in the same world but featuring different characters and many more magical creatures. We learn a little bit more about the different kinds of Fae in the author's worlds through Heidar's explanations to Claire of the differences between them. One additional aspect I enjoyed is the strong romance. Yes, there is some romance in Cassie's series, but while those books are more urban fantasy than romance, Buying Trouble is the reverse. Fans of Karen Chance, be they new or "old," will find themselves enjoying this story, which was probably my favorite in the collection.
9738 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have never read books by indie authors before and so was a bit nervous about giving this book a try. I was more concerned about possibly wasting my time than I was about spending money on it. (At 99 cents it was a great deal!) I started with the free sample, which I must say, was one of the nicest size samples I have gotten on Kindle so far. Kudos to the author for including such a nice size sample! (If it is, in fact, the author who sets the sample size.)
5637 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was an excellent book.
9031 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 never actually read it but needed 16 words to allow this review to be over with. Still four words short.or Five
7492 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sheridan "Sheri" Montgomery is a puma who also has albinoism (her definition - not an albino), she is also a victim of abuse by her boyfriend a wolf shifter who attacked her. She was injured so severely that Max Cannon, a friend turned her into a puma to help her recover from her injuries. Along with her albinoism, she is legally blind. After being found whenever she moved she finally contacts Max to ask for help from him and his pride of pumas.
Kim Mai Guest's performance is a revelation. It was absolutely perfect and it makes me wonder why I don't see more books narrated by her. Her rendering of the voices and accents of the various characters was gorgeous.
All in all my rating is 3.5 stars. The next book in the series is going to my TBR list.
With Caution is a long book, more than 200 pages, but sure when you will arrive to the epilogue, you'd like to have more.
Now, I like the Huffington Post and read daily. I just wish they would clean up the feed!
"The King in Yellow" begins with a musician waking up the whole floor in a hotel. The "night clerk" tosses him out; but the musician knows the owner, so Steve is canned. Steve looks up an address, and finds the first body. He meets more people, and finds more bodies. When he returns to the hotel, an old killing is brought up. Following this clue leads to the murderers, and the old scandal that caused them.
I recommend this book as it will make a great addition to anyone's library
5962 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love this author! This book was a little short for me but I still loved it. If mystic books stir your grits this book is for you.
The strange thing is that I really think that Simon's death is the only reason why Wade and Dylan have a chance to be happy together, and it's not so obvious: Wade was really in love with Simon and I don't think he would have been the same with Dylan before. Wade and Dylan are too similar, they would have been probably shifted in an ordinary and boring life together, and sooner or later they would have split. Simon is the glue that sticks them together. With Simon, Wade had the chance to taste what is a passionate love; without Simon, Dylan had the chance to live outside the ranch. Now, both Wade than Dylan know what they want to be happy, and they know that they can have it together.
4443 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read Ms Louise's work before...someone with a similar name doesn't write half as well. Ms Kara Louise is a practiced author who has given us another well-written, well-planned re-imagining of Darcy & Elizabeth.
2088 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There are some books which I enjoy a lot as I read them. Later, however, when I put them down I find that I hardly remember what they had to say.
9339 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 yuck
7260 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I couldn't put this down, and therefore, I read a lot I am older and a christian and don't read much others. Tell my friends about it, and they are in to her novels also. Jan
I did have problems with the book, as follows:
4294 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My kids love this book, and I have to say I agree! So much of children's literature is poorly written and a real chore for parents to read, but this sweet classic is sure to win hearts. Nothing scary, no questionable morals or language here, just wonderful stories of friendship and fun. We have read the entire book several times through and I think they love it more each time! It also appeals to a wide range of ages, so if you've got several little ones this is probably a good pick for you!
4926 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i love love love this book, cant wait to read the next one in the series. just awesome to read
76 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This ebook is very readable,
No, you're going to have to go and read it for yourself.
Disclosure: My husband kept quoting from it as he read, so I had to read it myself.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4.25 stars.
This is light, funny, frothy reading.
We learn a little more about Roarke and some surprising connections from his and Eve's past.
2252 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The science of Getting Rich gets 5 stars because it works. The concepts are easy to understand, layer nicely upon one another, and lead you to success. I have read many motivational and self help books, but this one is so short, sweet and direct, you can't help but imrove the quality of your life. The only challenge is....are you ready, ready to go beyond knowing, and get to doing!
In this story, Helene is blackmailed by Daniel who at first tells Helene to call him the Doctor. Daniel demands sex in exchange for keeping pictures of Helene safely away from her family and co-workers. I love this theme of forced sex/sex slave, one of my favorite themes in bdsm and erotica. I know it's politically incorrect, but most of what we read is fantasy, meant to be real (for some) only in written word and not action. With this story, EM gives me this theme in a very sexy and erotic way.
5820 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The other reviewers have covered most of what I would say about the series. As they noted, the "ambience" is constant smoking and cocktails every evening along with a fairly hard-nosed attitude about solving problems. These stories were written only a decade or so after the use of nuclear weapons at the end of WWII. Because of this, nuclear weapons and even more destructive follow-ons show up often.
I liked Blind Malice enough,though, that I will certainly read more installments in the series and can recommend this first one to anyone who loves plants, flowers and gardening. That's where the author truly knows her stuff and shines most brightly.
Now, there is some debate as to the ending of Living Dead Girl. I'm not going to give it away because I hate spoilers with a fiery passion. But I will say this. Living Dead Girl is the type of book where both a happy and a sad ending would damn it. A happy ending would make it seem sort of fake because the truth is almost every kid that has ever been in Alice's situation doesn't make it out alive. However, a sad ending would make this seem like a story with no type of redemption, with no hope, and would leave you with a bleak look at humanity. Either way, someone's going to be unsatisfied with the ending.
I would go so far as to call this one a MUST read!
2078 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 One of the pleasures of being in a book group is that you find yourself forced to read books you never would have otherwise tried, and as a result, sometimes discover a wonderful work (one such example in my case is Jose Saramago's Blindness). However, the evil twin of that pleasure is the unmitigated pain of wasting precious time slogging through something you can't stand. Unfortunately, not only does this Booker Prize-winner stand firmly in that second category, it is the champion of it: the most hated book of the 70+ I've read for my bookclub, and the least enjoyable work of fiction I've read this year (out of roughly 100 or so books).
1252 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 More than the story of Oscar --an obese, bullied, comic book-loving, fantasy role-playing nerd on a desperate mission to lose his virginity-- this is the story of a Dominican family's fuk: a potent curse said to have been cast on Oscar's grandfather Abelard by the Dominican dictator himself, Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. A fuk may affect generations, until someone along the line manages to find the right zafa to break the spell.
740 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 $20 a month for a incompleat e-Newspaper? I don't care if it IS the NY Times, it's called a rip in my book.
4583 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I'm sorry, I couldn't finish the book. I never got beyond page 16. I don't know if this is because I had not read the first entry into the series, but I had a hard time connecting with the charecters brash, over the top personalities in the first couple pages because I wasn't emotionally invested in them. I normally love funny, witty interactions between charecters because it makes me feel that I'm right there but this seemed too over the top and I found myself too annoyed and wondered when the plot would show up. I hated not to finish because I was ultimately curious about how she turned into a vampire and wondering how she was going to interact with her maker, but ultimately with family, work, etc., it didn't keep my attention enough to want to avoid all my obligations to find out so I moved on to another book. Sorry.
6126 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The beauty of this book--at least for me--is that I am still newly venturing into the world of fantasy. So, the novel was original, the magical world was quite intriguing, and the bad guys weren't completely expected.
She notes that there are barriers to overcome in order to access your intuition, including:
At the end of the day we've all been brainwashed to believe something...something established by only God knows who. We often buy into our religions and politics without question. I'm of the belief that if there is something out there greater than me, then that power has to have made me a part of the process, not just subject to it. That may seem a little arrogant but I'm not having it any other way.
Antonio isn't having the best of luck when it comes to women. Sure, he's rich, gorgeous and single but women are only after him because of what they'd gain by being seen on his arm. He's looking for a submissive woman to share his life and has set his sights on Jane. The only problem is she's told him upfront she isn't looking for a happily-ever-after. Some really hot sex in the here and now will do wonders for her but anything further is more than she's willing to consider. Will Antonio be able to convince her that she can have all the smoldering sex she could ever want if she'd just give him a chance?
Stone becomes completely enchanted with Madison, but he doesn't want to admit it. He likes bachelorhood and doesn't want to make a serious commitment, or so he thinks. When he realizes that Madison is somewhat inexperienced in the feelings of love and passion, he makes it his business to guide her through the discovery while helping her to locate her mother. Once they find Abby, their perceptions about love and life may change considerably.
Frank Tuttle has done something really different and interesting in Dead Man's Rain. The story is told in the first person and in many ways reads like a traditional mystery novel. It has a lot of the same style and pacing. At the same exact time it also reads a lot like historical fiction set in the class-conscious England of bygone days. And yet, the setting is actually a fictional fantasy world in which magic, ogres, trolls, and half-elves exist. (Though as it is just a novella, they're all only mentioned in passing.) To top it all off, near the end the story turns into something of a gothic haunted mansion tale.
The Dragon Murder Case - 1934
8400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a lot of fun. I liked the main character and all her flaws of trying to be so tough, but yet so over-sensitive to how she felt other people judged her and found her lacking. Kept my interest through trying to solve the problem with a plausible story-line. Nice, fun story.
1290 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have to care about a character or two in order to be grabbed and held by a book. Oscar is frustrating because he has brains and sensitivity but can't set a worthwhile goal. His focus is getting a girlfriend. Duh. Lose weight. He had no support from his mother, a trashy sister and a street talking friend named Yunior. The footnotes were very distracting and should have been summarized and blended in with the story. Although my name is Trujillo, I must have slept through history classes or US classrooms just don't dwell on Dominican Republic history. Quite interesting actually and worth reading about in a non fiction book. The writer obviously has a chip on his shoulder with his repeated use of the n word.
The marriage goes on an even keel with Nicholas accepting that Etna has less passion for him than he for her. They have two children. She throws herself into volunteer work. Then he discovers she has purchased a cottage and has been going there on days he thought she was doing charity work. Etna's excuse is that she wishes a refuge, a place to escape from her everyday life for a while but Nicholas refuses to believe it. When a visiting professor from Yale is discovered to be the brother of a man Etna had a love affair with when she was younger, and is also in the running to be named Dean at Thrupps, a position Nicholas covets, his jealousy erupts. Philip Asher and Etna renew their friendship, making Nicholas view the younger man as a competitor for his wife's affection, and the fact that Asher is a Jew makes the insult greater.
Life for Yelena was not pleasant in the orphanage, and only slightly more pleasant as a Taster, but at least it was life.
1782 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mark Levin tells it like it really is. All of his and his father's books should be mandatory reading from Jr High on up through Sr High
5525 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is such a great book, that I look forward to going back and reading this story and the entire series again. Knights and evil wizards are included in this amazingly well written adventure story. So creative and unique, I loved every second of it. Hot, Hot, Hot, love scenes plus great dragon, shifter, and hero characters of many types, and seriously sexy paranormal menage romance, make this entire set a "must-have"!!!! I didn't want to set it down! Lol
7958 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I really liked the idea behind the book, but got really bored reading the book. Even if I had read the "real" book instead of the excerpt from the Kindle Download, the way she wrote and what she wrote just really bored me.
Also, everything seems 'too easy' and 'too convenient'. Everything the kids need falls in their laps. They want to build a better shelter - a guy from a logging camp shows up. A girl is pregnant - they find a nurse. It would be interesting to see how the kids had handled the birth of a baby with no medical help. It would have also been nice to see the kids fail once in a while. I know there were bad guys around and they killed people and caused problems, but I'm not talking about that kind of thing. It would have been nice if one of the kids ideas had not worked. "Lets make this...Lets build that" and every idea works out perfectly. That's not realistic. It's ok to fail at a task. People learn from their mistakes and people can learn from reading other people's mistakes too.
5906 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Katrina Keens has fallen in love but the object of her desire doesn't appear to feel the same way about her. She's taken Professor Derek Jacobson's courses and been a part of his research team for the past two years. The tension between them is overwhelming when they're alone together and yet he steadily refuses to go beyond a teacher/student relationship. Katrina doesn't understand what the problem is and it's breaking her heart.
Here, like in the other books of J.L. Langley, the humor is a main aspect of the novel. She has a way to make you happy and to leave you with a smile in your face and also eager to read more. I can't wait to read the next enstallment in this wonderful series.
Is it possible that most of these academic critics were simply bitter that Diamond hadnt cited their own specialized research?
I am glad that I did.
5926 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 bookshelves: werewolves, mercyverse, reread
This book continues to follow the separate adventures of Will (the apprentice) and Halt (the Ranger). They had become separated through various unforeseen circumstances at the end of the previous book. This book focuses on their attempts to reunite, all the while using their individual skills to stay alive against some unexpected dire situations.
The book includes a section on contemplation, similar to meditation, explaining what contemplation is and providing some scriptures to practice this deeper form of thinking with, where you go within yourself to seek a deeper meaning.
8372 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first and only book I read in the Royal Cordova Family Trilogy. After reading this story i would definitely read the other two.
I liked the book, but I would because I'm a conservative. Most judicial activists seem to subscribe to liberalism. Levin takes this view as well, and it's tough to argue with him. Conservatives wouldn't support affirmative action, which is essentially state sanctioned discrimination, nor would they condone expanding rights enjoyed by citizens to non-citizens. Yet we have laws upheld by the Supreme Court that do these very things. We've got laws that have turned the Commerce Clause into a means of allowing the federal government to regulate intrastate activities. I won't go as far as Levin does and blame the court entirely for these problems, since institutions and lobbying groups leave their fingerprints all over some of these laws long before they find their way to the Supreme Court, but no where is it written that the justices have to uphold this nonsense or take advantage of the situation to create entirely new laws and rights. I wish the author underscored this point better. I also wish he would have talked about precedent, a big topic today. Liberals scream about precedent because they want to protect Roe v. Wade, arguing that it can't be overturned because it's "settled law." By that reasoning we shouldn't have overturned Plessy v. Ferguson or Korematsu, right?
9752 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I don't give out 5 stars to very many books, but this one deserved it in my opinion. It had danger, sacrifice, love and sorrow all rolled up into one. Can't wait to read the other books in this series! This is a story of a young woman named Lillie, a nurse, who finds herself in Africa as a missionary waiting on her ride to the missionary hospital in the jungle. Along comes Case McCord, who has been asked to pick her up from the airport and deliver her to the mission compound. Case doesn't think folks are safe there during these turbulant times so he and Lilly don't get along too well at the beginning. But Lillie is a hard person to stay mad at and an easy person to fall in love with. Lilly hasn't grown up with alot of love in her life and you will feel for her throughout the story. She has alot of tough decisions she has to make and I loved her honesty and her feelings for Case. I highly recommend this e-book.
COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES
5375 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book reminds me a lot of Skin Deep; both are enjoyable and different enough that you won't be disappointed. I liked Lila and the decisions she chose to make for herself. I didn't find anything wrong with the arrangement and enjoyed how the story ended.
5788 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Horrible premise for a love story.
Then there was the sex. The sexual encounters were all but forced.
PS Love the chaps, they are a total hot flush scene!
At the heart of the story are two very different, but engrossing romances. Eldest sister Tati's forbidden love follows a fairly predictable pattern, but it's still a good story. Jena's romance is a more unusual one and very satisfying.
Anne Enright is an extremely gifted writer who made this difficult-to-write novel very easy to read. And, in this jumping about, nonlinear narrative account of the past histories of the large Hegarty clan, making the book simple to read is true artistry.
3. 5 things a man can do to make his woman feel more secure. Contrary to what many men may believe, women usually value more time spent with their man rather than financial security.
9504 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There were many different plots in this book. I liked the style that the author utilizes to tell the story. As the main plot twists and turns there are surprises all along the way.
Racism is part of the plot. The family has unwhite influences. The goat had many Haitians, including their mixed race offspring, killed.
Loaded with suspense with a side of romance, plus characters you really like, See No Evil is a great read from start to finish. EAch time I set this book down, I couldn't wait until I could pick it up next and see what Julia and Conner would do. The mystery is intricately woven and very enjoyable to try and figure out. The crimes and the subject matter are dark and handled very realistically but you don't feel bogged down by the whole plot. These characters will stay with you for awhile as well as the circumstances in which the crimes were committed. Ms. Brennan has another winner on her hands and I'm only sorry I didn't read this earlier!
This book quickly evolves into two complete stories. Will and Evanlyn's tale in Skandia is bleak and hard as they're put into slavery after a harsh voyage. I like Erak's development in this story, and I know he's going to develop into a major player in this series. Seems like everywhere Will and Halt go they're forging new bonds, taking on new responsibilities. But that's just fun!
3158 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Brilliant! I read this more than 10 years ago and the love remains with me . . .
But at least when she is told off by her younger sister Paula the only really clever, sensible and interesting character of the whole story that she had selfishly abandoned her younger sisters, she has the grace to be ashamed of herself & tries to make amends.
971 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In a time when virtue and character were still appreciated and sought after, an actress wasn't quite the person to be allowed into the inner circle. Nor was it quite the thing to be involved with a "working" girl, one of those unfortunate women who had no man paying the bills. This is the story of how winding paths through life work out. A great story.
2522 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good writing and fun poetry. But a few of the poems were a little long for a small child to follow and keep interested. On the whole, I like it and will continue to read it to my child. I believe that the poems will grow on her, just like mother goose.
I enjoy Jet Mykles style of writing. It's erotic without being over the top.
1339 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Two decades ago a UCLA geography professor named Jared Diamond published Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies. Diamond hypothesized that the arc of human history was dramatically shifted by geographic, environmental, biological, and other factors, resulting in the worldwide dominance of the leading industrial powers during the past 500 years. The book won a 1997 Pulitzer Prize and quickly became a New York Times bestseller.
After a very sensual take-off from Atlanta to Montana, Madison Winters meets Stone. In a very short time, the two realize an instant attraction that simmers on the edge of each one's consciousness. Madison, a schoolteacher from Boston, is on a mission to find her mom and bring her home or at the least find out what's gotten into her. Abby Winters is acting in a fashion very uncharacteristic of a widow and mother in her daughter's eye, and it is especially worrisome because a man is involved.
I did like that Gabrielle was a bit different of heroin than the other female characters. I like the Garwood doesnt just write the same characters over and over with just a name change to make them different. Having said that, I found myself getting frustrated with Gabrielle on many occasions. Her stupidity (naivety) made me want to shake her. I am not exactly sure why Gabrielle and Colm fell in love. I didn't connect with them. I felt the love was a bit forced and I felt that I was being told to feel this or that instead of automatically loving the couple.
1814 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love love love Ryder and Jessie's story!!! Very hot and sexy but some sad parts dealing with Ryder's addiction.... Loved Jessie's strength and banter her and Ryder threw at each other.... Looking forward to reading more from Scottie Barrett
As quoted on her web site: Then early one morning, for no earthly reason, she wandered into a church. "I was certainly not interested in becoming a Christian," she writes. "Or, as I thought of it rather less politely, a religious nut."
Show, don't tell - the primary rule of fiction writing - is what's missing here. I feel like I was told a story and not shown one.
5676 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I, too, struggled to get into this book, thought the sex scenes a bit gratuitous, thought Kadan's caveman attitude confounding, found the plot unbelievable at times (especially the puppet master's super psychic abilities) and a third of the way through the story decided the book probably only deserved a one-star rating.
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
A lady arrives to Cougar Falls, a place that is not in the maps to inherit her aunt property. It turns out she also inherits the responsibility about the fate of the city. There is romance, some fights, a bit of suspense.
I'm giving only two stars because it was misleading and I am wasting time calling customer service, writing this review, wrapping the items back up, and then dropping them off to be sent. But they were worth the price and do look nice.
2993 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There isn't really much more to say. A wonderful little story told in a unique format that keeps the reader fully engaged. Well worth the read.
- The narrator does an awesome job overall (varied voice, great pace, excellent accents, etc), but the songs are still somewhat painful.
All that said, this is not the sort of book that normally appeals to me. The whole enterprise is just a bit too folksy for my taste, what with the aw-shucks sheriff who names his truck the Silver Bullet and the cast of eccentric townspeople who are just a bit too odd, strange and curious. As much as I can admire what Johnson has accomplished here, I prefer my crime fiction just a bit more hard-boiled, though obviously there are thousands of other readers for whom Longmire hits the mark perfectly.
7362 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I adore Becca! She has a heart as big as Idaho, a wild streak a wide as the Mississippi and and just cant help but turn the town of Dundee on it's ear!!! Her greatest nemesis since childhood is Josh Hill, Dundee's Golden Boy. They have traded pranks for so many years they know no other way to relate. But Bexxa's Dad, Dundee's Mayor, had demanded a truce. Can these long time enemies form a truce or will these two find love can be their only truce?
9526 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have to admit, I was afraid I had wasted my time downloading the demo.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
Frank Tuttle has a knack for humorous fantasy. Great writing, fun plots, fast action.
So we start with a young girl in a kind of slavery, and we end with her in a different kind of slavery, albeit less abusive. We start with her knowing precisely nothing about exactly what happened that fateful day when her mom was shot, and we end with her knowing precisely nothing about exactly what happened that fateful day when her mom was shot. We start with her living a sheltered life, and we end with her living a sheltered life. We start with her having a father and no mother, and we end with her having a father and no mother. Rosaleen starts out as a housekeeper, and she ends-up as a housekeeper. She starts out unregistered to vote, and she ends-up unregistered to vote.
2032 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Icebound Land, book three of The Ranger's Apprentice series, takes things in a new direction as the dangers of battle and espionage are exchanged for the perils of imprisonment and travel in hostile lands. As with the first two novels in this stellar series, The Icebound Land delivers a gripping story filled with interesting characters and places, and with just enough plot turns to keep you guessing until the end.
6366 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Marion Thomas has been told about three werewolf brothers and that she is a mate to one of them. Of course she thinks this is crazy, at least until she meets Cole. He first saves her life in the form of a werewolf and as a human he sweeps her off her feet. It isn't until Cole sifts into a wolf while in her bed that Marion believes she might be his mate.
It was an engaging and enjoyable read.
It all makes perfectly good sense to me. I never did agree with the suggested superiority of one race or ethnic group over another. It is interesting that Diamond, who believes in the farce of Evolution, would believe (correctly) that all humankind has the same innate ability to progress, if only given a fair opportunity in natural surroundings. This intriguing book is worth reading for that perspective, if you are willing to set aside evolutionary slants. I cannot believe, for instance, that aboriginal wanderers into North America would take as long as a million years to migrate from that Fertile Crescent into southeast Asia, or even two thousand years to get from northern Alaska to southern South America, as most demographers maintain.
She's in a precarious political situation with her relatives, and she's is intelligent enough to know how to maneuver around people. She's wise enough to blame herself for her own past follies, and progressive enough to understand that rank does not necessarily define a person's worth. But a stronger heroine would not be kissing the man who killed her childhood dreams quite so quickly. If anything, she should have been a little more wary of him, and her political surroundings and understood that making out with him would not be top priority behind enemy lines.
Despite the blackmail, Gage certainly never forces Hailey into anything she does not want. In fact, he goes out of his way to leave her with choices, needing her to realize how much she cares for him and that this is not just a temporary sexual fling, but a real relationship to him.
9715 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story takes place in the prohibition era. It involves David Flynn a newspaper man who comes to Little Egypt to write a story involving a massacre of miners. Instead David becomes involved with a clairvoyant, Julian Devereux. He considers Julian a fake, fleecing his audiences for money. David soon learns that Julian may not be a fake.
Abagnale goes into great detail about how he pulled off his frauds and this really made it click for me. In spite of all the intracacies of bank ins-and-outs, for instance, the story moves fast. You just can't wait to find out how Abagnale will get away with his current scam or if he will finally get caught. He actually does spend some time in prison and even that is fascinating, if a more than a little gritty.
I liked the storyline. There were some interesting ideas presented. Usually when there is a kidnapping, and life changing decisions to be made it's a woman (willingly) giving up her life to be with her love. In this case it was a man. It was a unique and refreshing take on that plot point.
This novel in the genre of horror and thriller. It's one of those novels where there are two themes unfolding in alternating chapters. But they tie in together brilliantly.
6125 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I found myself drawn to what I thought was a simple fantasy novel with magic and swords, but this book delivered so much more. Political deceptions that could mean life or death for the main character drives her towards help or death. Not a calming read, but a good one.
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
I liked that the plot was slow and mellow. It has a quiet, isolated feel that I found relaxing. It isn't an adventure story, and the paranormal element is uncomplicated and matter-of-fact. That simplicity really fit the story and set the tone.
2323 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book was excellent. Mr Peek did an excellent job weaving different worlds and times together along with several character backgrounds, stirring it all in to a wonderfully executed plot.
You learn of this plant that has some of the survivers on it. Some are good some are evil bad guys. You get fights, deaths, romance, and wars between them. You learn the paranormals are called "the others " and their leader is a crazy vampire sorcsioerer. Who is out to destroy our badass female Lorelie. Lorelie is the high priestess of this plant and works in the communication desk. She suppose to mate with Christian to keep their blood line going and healthy. Except she cant, she already has a mate and she doesn't know it yet.
9176 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So far every book in this series is aasome! ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok
5459 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Cassie Jordan may be newly engaged but that doesn't stop her from thinking about the two men she left behind. That's why she's heading back to her hometown in rural Idaho to confront her memories and feelings once and for all.
Ashwini, the tormented hunter, approaches Janvier the sexy, Cajun vampire for assistance on a Guild mission to Atlanta. It seems an Archangel has contracted Ashwini's services to retrieve one of his vamps. But Ash suspects, and Janvier quickly realizes, that they are being drawn into a vampire power play and an Archangel's retribution...a very risky proposition indeed.
9190 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Martha is an empath and because of this a recluse. She buys an antique mirror with strange symbols on it and learns it is not all it appears to be, it leads her to the man of her dreams. Silas is a Scottish wolf shifter who spies Martha and recognizing her as his mate he convinces her to stay with him, then proceeds to capture her heart.
The main bad guys are stand around being confused and helpless weaklings. Besides the fact that the are as bright as a box of rocks.
Formatting: 2 stars
Sowell argues regarding Marx's handmill/steam-mill analogy, "If read literally, these words suggest a one-way causation and explanation of given states of being rather than of transformation. But that is clearly inconsistent both with Marx's and Engels' own treatment of history and with the dialectical conception of reciprocal interaction. These words are perhaps best read as epigrams-and of the dangers of misunderstanding inherent in that writing style."(4)
7318 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 the plot is well thought out and developed intelligently. i found it a joy to read and look forward to the other books in this series. i highly recommend this book to anyone who likes si-fi with good action.
9463 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Felicity Heaton's Books always grab you and keep you reading until the bitter end. I always look forward to reading her books. I am hoping they a sequel to this book.
I recommend this book as it will make a great addition to anyone's library
The only thing I DO NOT LIKE about my DailyKos subscription is that, for some reason, the type is very much smaller than all the other sites I go to. I have to set my Kindle type up on four or five to be able to read it, and then bump it back down if I follow a link to another web site. I think they must have the type size hard-coded so a user's settings can't override it. If somebody with the power to change it reads this, please fix it. Old eyes can't deal with tiny, tiny type.
Ends at 99% on my Kindle. Approx location 1486.
I don't know who I should recommend this book to, since it is so deep and emotional...
8544 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Note: I got this for free. Principles fall in love, marry, have tragedy, split, get back together (YEARS) later through somewhat unbelievable happenstance. Some of the medical stuff isn't believable to those of us in the field, but it's a light (reading) romance - so what the hey. Plenty of angst while the two try to figure out how they feel about each other and where to go from here.
Oh yeah he was clueless. He was worried about their pic showing up in the papers when he carried his wife out of the nightclub yet he didn't stop to think that his picture was carried on the tv's when he was out with other women. There was never really any good satisfactory explanation to that. Frankly one would believe a woman with self esteem issues wouldn't want to see her husband with another woman and yet she didn't throw much of a fit about it.
Harlequin Presents # 2254 - June 2002
Mary and Dylan Baxter were living the good life, each was successful in their professions, she was a reviewer for a local newspaper and he was an attorney. They had a happy home life that included their cherished only child, five year old Stella. Their happy little world came crashing down with the sudden death of Stella to meningitis. As they struggled with the the pain of their loss and the grieving process, their marriage starts to crumble as Mary sinks into a deep depression, unwilling and unable to allow anyone, including Dylan, to help her move on with her life. Paralyzed by her grief, Mary is unable to work, socialize, or perform normal daily activities. Upon the constant unwanted urging of her estranged mother, Mary joins a local knitting circle, even though she doesn't know how to knit. Mary is warmly welcomed into the Wednesday night knitting circle by Alice, owner of Big Alice's Sit and Knit, and the rest of the members: Scarlet, Lulu, Ellen, Beth and Harriet. At first, Mary is reluctant to share her story with the other ladies, but as each teaches her new knitting techniques, they also share their own personal stories of love, loss, hope and recovery ... for everyone has secrets and a story to tell. Through their mutual love of knitting and comforting companionship, the ladies of the knitting circle form a strong bond of friendship that helps Mary to heal and start living her life again.
1731 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maggie always writes great books! this book was very good and kept me up to finish reading it! You can't go wrong getting this book
3154 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed this book very much learned a lot about bees that I did not know before will read more of her books
Really, there's nothing not to like here, if you like this genre, and aren't put off by the lack of romance. Finder Markhat is someone I want to read more about, and I hope Mr Tuttle revisits him.
Tara doesn't realize Scott's tenacity in taking care of someone he loves - especially if that someone is her.
6. Pay off your home mortgage.
5407 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I wasn't going to buy this book based on the review about a white man buying a black women. Then curiosity got the best of me and I had to see if someone really wrote a book about erotic romance trying to sex up slavery. BUT that is not what happens here and I'm glad I bought it and read it for myself. Yes an arrangement was made between two CONSENTING adults. And in this arrangement he flat out told her he wanted to have sex with her in exchange she got what she wanted. He gave her WEEKS to back out and thought she would, she didn't. Also, even up until the point where he was touching her he told she could back out. There was no holding down and raping. She was suprised(and ashamed) herself she WANTED to have sex with him. And even after the first time he continued to tell her she could back out of the deal. Was he a little crude(he was crude when he made the offer,she shouldn't have been shocked) yes, stern, yes. He didn't have to allow her time to get herself together to have sex. The deal was, will you sleep with me (not in those nice words), and do as I wish when I wish it? Her answer, yes, in exchange you will do x,y,z for me, which he did. What's there to wait for? He didn't say, "will you stay with me, be my companion, we will get to know each other, THEN if sex happens it happens". She knew what was up, SHE sold herself to get what she wanted...and it was never to late to back out.
2053 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love the Ranger's Apprentice series. It stands right up there with other fantastic fantasy favorites like The Symphony of Ages and The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme by Elizabeth Haydon, The Icewind Dale by R.A.Salvator, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.Tolkien and Dragonlance: Chronicles by Weis and Hickman. But with John Flanaghan's newiest installment in the Ranger's Apprentice series, The Icebound Land falls short of what we were expecting. Sure, this book does nicely as a sequel, but I felt Flanagan could had done a tad-bit more, such as Will being a drugged-slave. But overall, this book was a great read!
Leah Brooke knows how to weave a couple of alpha cowboys into an interesting storyline with strong women. Dakota's Cowboys continues to prove this fact and is the latest in the Dakota Heat series. I enjoyed the interaction between Dakota and the new men in her life, and how she still sticks to her convictions and does what she feels is her job no matter what the men think.
- The treasure hunting angle's okay.
6589 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great characters and great story.... I love it when teenagers prove they are smarter than we give them credit for.
9760 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This story was well written, but someone really needs to check the spelling before you put it out there for all to read.
9376 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wow, very intense book. Erotic sex scenes are graphic, uncomfortable at times, & sadly loving in their minds at others. But, it all comes together through the storytelling Ms. Kery does. She has the ability to catch you off guard when she makes a surprising turn in the storyline you had no idea was coming. She has characters you care about even Trick who you think has no redeeming qualities. By the end you totally get him. I didn't think I would recommend this book, but I do at the end Grace explains why she allowed what she allowed to happed. So, I can get that.
Lisa
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--- Reviewed by Judy Gigstad
2184 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is incredible. Honestly one of the greatest books ever written on the subject of wealth. Ive learned so much. Im glad Bob Proctor recommended this book
3482 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Wings on the Night series is enchanting! This series was the series that led me to Maggie Shayne, who I adore. I fell in love with the vampires from her series & reading this collection only served to deepen that love! I own this entire series, but I jumped on the chance to own this collection on my Kindle app. Part one contains some of my favorite characters - Rihanna, Roland, Tamara, Eric, and list goes on and on! Grab this collection and step into the enchanting stories of the immortal vampire! Embrace the night & fall in love with these amazing characters!
Chapter 1 tells about the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1797 Egypt. It allowed reading the ancient Egyptian written language. Champollion is credited for its decipherment. Chapter 2 tells about the discovery of Troy in present day Turkey in 1870 using the description in the Iliad. It was no longer a myth. The rediscovery of Troy (Ilion) helped to create modern archaeology, science not grave robbery. Chapter 3 discusses Ninevehs Assyrian Library found near Mosul in 1849. It found many works like the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Law Code of Hammurabi. The former had an account of a great flood like in Genesis. Chapter 4 tells about the discovery of King Tuts Tomb in 1922. It had never been looted and contained many treasures. Tut died young; a bad leg fracture could have caused a fatal infection.
OSCAR WAO is full of sci-fi and fantasy references, especially Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Diaz explains Oscar's life the way Oscar would, full of clever puns and illusions to the one ring and Mordor. However, the narrator has a distinct voice of his own --- a street dialect both crass and keen.
It was funny, so very very funny. Never did I think of what it would be like for a vampire who had issues with seeing blood. Then the mum went and brought in the handsome doctor for her birthday to fix her not to 'feed' her, well that was a funny misunderstanding.
The wonderful, wonderful Dean machine!
I received an eBook from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: my view on this story is my own.
It's funny, emotional and the characters are all fascinating, even T. Ray.
2447 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Federal spending continues to grow year after year and most Americans are fully aware of the budget problems faced by the Federal government and how the government almost always spends more money than it collects in revenue. But in spite of what we know, most Americans don't make many demands on politicians to solve the budget problem. Content to push the problem to another year, most Americans sit back and listen to the dismal fiscal news, but do little or nothing to work for change. Authors Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson are fully aware of this apathy on the part of the public and they wrote this book to explain the budget process in a way that most anyone can understand; with the ultimate goal being a better understanding of the budget problems and a more activist mindset on the part of the public.
8077 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love well written menages with strong alpha heroes and a beautifully imperfect heroine that they love and cherish and protect,i want more menage maya!!! great story,great plot
7614 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Like the others in the series, these are honest, edifying, and inspiring. The Kindle format is easy to read, and I am thankful to be able to profit by others' experience.
1020 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A week ago I was reading Huffington Post on my Kindle Fire. Now it is not available for the Fire. Why? It is highly annoying to think you are upgrading and to not be able to read and, yes, play the same blogs and games one enjoyed on earlier editions of the product.
3547 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mark Levin does a very good job at outlining the huge problem of judicial tyranny, citing evidence for it, and providing sensible (albeit very difficult to implement) solutions.
and breakfast while they are away. Jonas Mendez is the town's sheriff.
Johnny and Millie each know that their time together is short. Millie's father is adamant that she become what he wants her to be and teaching is not part of the plan - neither is a man like Johnny. When it is time for Millie to leave Montana, Johnny hopes he can convince her to stay because while he might not be the richest or the best choice for a husband, he has one thing that other men do not. He has the love in his heart for Millie. Hopefully that will be enough.
7076 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Brandt is a leopard shifter. Maggie is tricked into coming to the rainforest thinking she's inherited her parents home. Brandt has managed to get Maggie where he wants her. She is now his. He explains to her what she is. He wants her to stay and become his mate. Will Maggie stay and become Brandt's mate? Will she try and escape? Good story.
4126 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this story. Although I am not a 'religious' person, per se, I am a deeply spiritual one and this story got me right in the heart. I could not put it down until I was finished with the story. This story is full of hope and kindness, like I wish that all of humanity was in this age. I just wish that Joshua was able to continue his 'good works'.
I also must give Mr. Lanyon's kudos for showing the depth of emotion between David and Julian. It was more powerful to me because it was so subtle. Even with the subtlety I could still tell how deeply they both cared about each other. Several fans of his had informed me that they didn't think I would like Mr. Lanyon's work because it was more focused on the mystery instead of the romance. They felt this way because I complained of the lack of romantic build up in one of his contemporaries and they felt his stories focused more on the mystery than the romantic relationship. Umm . . . they were sooooooo wrong. I totally bought into David and Julian's relationship and saw genuine caring and love between the two.
2279 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Religion Explained is a wonderful discussion of mind and consciousness as well as of religion and its evolutionary origin. While I'm not certain I agree with all of the author's arguments, I did find his discussion of religion as an artifact of the way our brains are wired for different functions a more plausible and productive approach than that which tries to analyze what religion "does" for its practitioners. I think that the latter approach was thoroughly done to death over the last century when religion as a cultural behavior finally became a "legal" object of study.
Overall, it's a light, funny and very enjoyable read. I'm glad I read it, and I'm sure I'll continue reading this series when I need to laugh.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
1598 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this is the third book with the same characters. after the secret, ransom, and now this one. it was fun watching strong characters
I liked (not loved, but truly liked) the book and thats all I can say. You must read it and decide for yourself. Go on now. Give it a go.
4822 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The "Gateway" by Glenn G. Thater started off at a run and never slowed down! The action is intense and reads in a similar fashion to the Conan books. I was very impressed with the author's fluid writing style and am going to purchase the rest of the series. Great book!!
7153 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Rick he loves his mate and he cares for her, "he growled at her wince as she stepped forward. "You're in pain." Belle she gives as good as she gets especially where undergarments are concerned, "she nearly groaned as she realized he'd be walking around commando all day. She looked down at the panties in her hand, then looked back at him. With a smirk she tossed them onto the bed, then pulled on her own jeans. His groan was music to her ears." Still have to say Simon and Max's stories are still my favorite out of this series.
4463 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book kept me engaged right from the beginning. I sat down and read it in one sitting. This is always a sign of a good book.
2528 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A lovely child-story, no matter what current psychology is trying to tell us about all the characters. Every character is unique, and that's the point in life, too.
HIGHLY recommended for a fairytale get away!
The Ozarks
After some protracted musings, the narrative draws the characters together for a satisfying, though somewhat sudden ending. The inner workings of their hearts and minds are paralleled by the war's cruelty, resolution, and long-term consequences. Throughout, Hicks does a wonderful job of letting us feel the mood of the era and the families involved. This is Civil War fiction at its finest, ranking up there with war-and-love masterpieces such as "Cold Mountain."
922 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. I always like fairy tales. For some, the tales are a bit morbid and not suitable for children of today. Guess I am not sure what I have been told that. I guess the reason is that TV is the primary culture-resources input allowed by parents and society to pickle the minds of today's children since there is no requirement for an education that would allow them to read?
3490 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Absolutely fantastic series! Sexy vamps, scary bad guys, well told. Loved all the heroes and heroines equally...can't pick a favorite. Want more!!! Please!
3249 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I understand why this has become such a popular series. The characters are fascinating. This book is fast paced and keeps you guessing until the end.
Subcharacters: 5 stars
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4608 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Beautifully written! I will read it again.
Shane's the kind of guy that tends to flit from place to place. His career as a marine archaeologist keeps him traveling, and when he's not on a site he does dive instructing. He's never been very good at the whole boyfriend thing, and at first he sees Kim as just a fling. Then they go through a terrible experience together, and suddenly Shane's not so sure all he wants is a fling. Can two men who've never been good at relationships find a way to make things work?
5241 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought it for my sister and she likes it very much!
3631 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a fascinating view of a combat officer as a paratrooper in WWII. Megellas certainly fought his fair share of battles and miraculously survived some of the bloodier ones in Anzio and Battle of the Bulge. Megellas' account is certainly a great alternative to the over saturated 101st Airborne memoirs.
688 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Argeneau Series has been a great series to get into. Started with the first and had to get them all! Fall in love with the characters, I did!
3944 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you have been asking the "why" of anything in reference to your present circumstances in life, you WILL find the answer in this book. At the very least, this book will give you the permission to believe what you know in your heart to be true and the proof necessary to bear the belief out.
The author's take on what could happen after a cluster of disasters hit is at once scary and poignant. She gives us a peek at what could happen if the world economy and much of the US were to be destroyed and just what people would do to survive.
She said sadly: "They won't arch, you know. And I ought to t-tell you that we have quite given up hope of my g-growing any taller."
It turns out this is no ordinary murderer, but a very brave and cunning one, who will even make their kills with the police present. How can Jim and Buck protect anyone from such a brutal killer??
8204 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great series. I love how it came all bundled, not only did it save me some money but I found the series to be a real page turner.
8841 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This takes place in the time of powdered hair, coats trimmed with lace, diamonds on the heel of your shoes () and that's just the gentlemen! Its an amusing story and the lat few chapters are laugh out loud funny
When Kiara and the little girl were kidnapped, you're never told why. It just didn't make sense.
4626 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Was sad to see it end on the edge of my seat the whole time. I would read it again.
These difficult conditions and moral quandaries make for more interesting conflicts and characters. Even some of the villains come to question their roles. Erak, a Scandian raider, admires the determination and bravery of his captives. He sees Will and Evanlyn as better examples of the Skandian warrior code than many of his countrymen. His choices completely change the direction of the narrative but cannot repeal the unbreakable Vallasvow his oberjarl has sworn against the Araluen royal family.
I will simply summarize my favorite stories in this bundle:
8583 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Charlie and Ron are hired to protect Balloon aviator Mary Fairchild. She is going to try for world record for high at the Balloon Festival. She has been receiving death threats. The main suspect is her Father who now out prison. Mary was responsible for putting him there. Ron starts looking for the father and Charlie will stay with Mary. This book has many turnes to keep you guessing and theend will surprise you
plot . 5/5
6844 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There were plenty of pages and all kept you in suspense. It had a lot of Indian drama and a major battle as well.
To those who read this book and think the balance of powers between the three branches of government is how it should be, congratulate yourselves for helping to pave the road ahead to fascism. In fact, this book is so conservative in wanting to preserve the original intent of the founders, that were they here today, all of them -- even Hamilton -- would strongly endorse what Levin has written. It's the clarion call to resistance, and Democrats and Rempublicans would do well to heed this warning, because if it's not read now, it will certainly be read by future generations studying the fall of the United States.
Sukie has had breast cancer. She quit a big, well paying job and with the help of her Brother Sean O'Leary(gotta love the names!) she opened up a yarn/knitting shop. Sean has been best buddies with Eamon Houlihan, big time Hockey Pro, since they were kids. Sukie was always the little sister tag -a- long.
2984 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Scott Wyatt may be blind, but he can see a good thing when it is right in front of him. And Tara Patrick definitely fits under the good thing category. Scott has been biding his time just waiting for his chance to show Tara they can be more than just friends. With her recent break-up from her louse of a boyfriend and her subsequent need to show the bum she is serious about the break-up, Scott offers himself up to play the part of her new boyfriend. Of course, Scott just happens to be into method acting, and this is the role of his lifetime...
My Soul to Keep (Soul Screamers, Book 3) will be available in June 2010
Still, the material is basic, common-sense, tried-and-true financial advice that, when followed, yields financial prosperity. That is to say, the material itself is good. The off-putting vibe of the book may just be my personal recoil from slick salesmanship -- this book abounds in slick salesmanship.
9580 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I really liked "Containment" and following that I bought several more of Cantrell's books. However each one seem shorter than the one before. This was would have been good had it been longer but this was just ridiculously short and even though I was expecting it, I was still surprised by how quickly it was over. There simply isn't enough time to build any character background enough to care about them in that time.
9597 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 These megapacks are a great way to read lots of books. They introduce me to Authors whose books I probably wouldn't pick up otherwise.
5209 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm glad I read this. Easy to read and basic but things that we just don't do unless we plan and do it. Would make a great gift for graduations.
Four out Five Stars
4584 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The second of the Accidental Friends book Nina the dental assistant and friend to Marty the accidental Werewolf from book one. When a vampire patient accidental bites him Nina is sent home a wakes up with fangs and super senses. The last thing she wants in an eternity of drinking blood. Lucky not only did the vampire who bit her took charge of caring for her but she had the two best friends one could have in a were wolf and a human. Nina and the man are the only ones blind to the fact that there perfect for each other to spend eternity with.
The mystery about why the house was haunted and what was going on with that was a bit dragged out for my taste and the resolution was kind of weird for me. Also, some of the humor wasn't to my taste (I got tired of all of the references to "the girls") and it made it seem like the heroine was much younger that I thought she was.
My only real problem with this book is that the reason for the reconciliation was too flimsy; too transparent. It seemed like something that could have been resolved with a stern lecture or two. I get why the author needed them to come together, but I just wished she could have found a more believable reason. One star deduction for that.
2766 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Every full moon Jena, her frog, and her sisters all use a portal to enter the other kingdom. They spend the evening dancing with magical beings. Life was good.
Will love overcome? Will her mate learn to accept and love his wolf, or are they destined to live worlds apart and in pain for the remainder of their lives? It is a story that has it all, and like all of the Cascadia Wolves stories, I would recommend each and every one of them!
8773 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The characters and story are just top notch. Tuttle can really tell a story. His books make you want to read more, more!
I seriously skipped whole passages, thinking...wait...it has got to get better. Right? It never did. She includes a spate of secondary characters that are obvious attempts to add color and texture, something I am usually very grateful for. But these too fall flat. Nothing about this book worked for me on any level.
5842 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I imagine Peter as this tough rock of a man, which he really is, but Michael Card brings out the complete man that Peter really is. Peter is an interesting person, not unlike many males in modern society. He is tough on the outside and not comfortable with his emotions and conflicts within. He has trouble expressing himself and his tender emotions are bulldozed over by his need to be "tough". However, this book reveals the authentic, genuine Peter; a man with many facets that is learning how to use all,of the tools in his emotional toolbox and his sojourns with the most significant man who ever lived, Jesus Christ. Peter is revealed as simple but complex, tough but tender, honest with a corrupt side, and a brilliant but reluctant leader. Peter is also the man who we all want to be; impetuous at times, willing to try new things, full of adventure, and leading an interesting life. The Bible story comes alive in this book; it is very true to Biblical prose, but in a much more chronological story fashion. There are some great lessons to be exhumed from Peter's life and this book can be a catalyst to help learn these lessons.
The awareness that arched between Zack and Olivia was never left in doubt. Zack was attracted to Olivia in spite of the "don't touch" signals she broadcast. Olivia's walls of emotional protection began to collapse and a deep romantic connection built as she spent more time with Zack.
4399 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was my first read of Abigail Reynolds and I heartily enjoyed it. A few other reviewers say this isn't her finest P&P variation, but I liked it a lot. Yes, Darcy and Elizabeth both have pretty different personalities compared to their traditional ones, but I expect that in a variation. It was nice to see Lizzy not so self-assured and have some doubts like a normal person. I also adored Darcy's personality here--less brooding and more take-charge. To be sure, there's quite a bit of strife for the first half of the book because characters won't open up to each other and take body language the wrong way, but that's essentially a lot of what happens in the original, so I was ok with it. And thankfully the sexy scenes were well-written and integrated well. It was fun to see the characters get swept up in passion and progress beyond kissing early in the book! Darcy is much more of the romantic hero here than he comes across in the original, quite swoon-worthy were I inclined to swooning.
4398 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book. I love these pride and prejudice variation books. I get so wrapped up in the personalities of the characters that I laugh out loud when they tease each other. I love it. Thank you for writing it. I look forward to reading more of your books.
6375 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wow, talk about an in depth look at the human psyche.... Callie is kidnapped and forced into slavery, we follow her journey for 10 years and the end result, for me, was startling. This was one of those books that I'm still thinking about days after I finished. An intense, dark, emotional read, but one that I enjoyed.
2206 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is a classic. It shows you what you can achieve if you do the work. I've listened to it three times already.
I don't judge Zoe for participating in the experiment or for accepting the money. Her ex had treated her like a toy or a trophy, and her resentment of this rolls over to the Doctor, as he seems to manipulate her into doing what he wants. Zoe thinks the Doctor's pushing her, but she's really pushing herself. Each session brings a feeling of a loss of control, but all that doubt and anger cause her to acknowledge her own sexual power. She begins to own her sexuality, to see her body as a sexual weapon. Despite the shame she feels during/after a session, she also begins to feel proud, to feel alive again, to feel whole.
don't go out-of-date but conitunue to intrigue and challenge you. "In His steps" is a must read for every Christian!
5018 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you have ever had a hard time trying to understand the Old Testament, I recomand this book highly, and encourage every one to get part 2 & 3. It will help you understand the Old Testament, and break it down to give it more meaning. it is GREAT everyone should get it.
3653 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this series a few years ago, and decided to share it with my son, who is only nine. (I have read to him every night since he was born, and whether it had anything to do with it or not, he has a genius level IQ. Now we read together! I highly recommend reading to your child every night!) He and myself, have thoroughly enjoyed the Ranger's Apprentice series, and particularly, The Icebound Land. We highly recommend this series for fantasy and historical fiction fans of all ages. Now, on to the next book!!!
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
If you go into this expecting something exactly like Jane Austen, you will be disappointed, but if you go into this hoping for someone to put into words what you have probably already imagined, you will enjoy it as much as I did.
8408 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's a cute story! Sex was hot ;) Short but thoroughly enjoyable read. Main ghost characters were quite adorable especially their pranks. LOL Bubble gum on hair? Been there done that, luckily I didn't have to cut my hair short.haha
4547 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story is very dark and disturbing. It is all about a 15 year old girl who had been kidnapped at age ten. Her view on life is permanently skewed. Although what happened was not the girl's fault, can the same be said of her present actions? This novel raises serious questions about the ability and responsibility of people who have become damaged through no fault of their own. The author's portrayal of this teen is too on target for comfort. It haunts me still. It is a hard book to finish despite the large print and short chapters.
9365 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I picked this one up purely because I really really really like Beth Kery's writing. I don't think I even read the synopsis before starting it. While it wasn't quite as heart wrenching as some of her other books, it had the twists and turns that I've come to admire from her. As an added plus, it was suitably steamy and just the thing I was looking for on a lazy summer day.
This book opens with the shooting death of a young man named Cody Pritchard. It's possible that Pritchard's death was the result of a hunting accident, but it soon appears that it was actually an act of deliberate homicide.
9631 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought this book on release day and finally got a chance to read it last night and I loved it. The lead male character Erik is fantastic, he is physically huge and is also a real "hottie" in the looks department, but his character is what drew me in , he is caring and loyal and fiercely protective of those he feels resposible for, this is what makes him his packs beta (2nd in charge). In this book he meets Maggie, the younger sister to his pack's omega wolf pair. Maggie is a woman who hasn't been comfortable with her wolf nature in some time. She hasn't seen her sister in 7 years. She is suffering from some health issues and isn't comfortable in a pack setting. Erik and Maggie both recognize from the start that they are a mated pair but Maggie convinces Erik to wait on their mating until she is comforatable with him as a person and more comfortable with her new surroundings. We get to meet another pack member, Jared, and also see more of TJ, the younger brother of the pack alpha. I can't wait for the next book in the series which is going to be on TJ.
2647 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Before The Edge (On The Edge)
9493 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a quick, easy read that holds your interest; and keeps you wanting to know what happens next. Murder, treasure hunting, aeronautics, and stranded on a tropical isle are neatly packaged in one little novel. Well written.
6571 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Wow, I couldn't even get through the first half of this book. It's more like a travel map brochure. So much "local flavor" that it seemed like the author just wanted to prove he was writing about someplace he knew. Like a written version of Google Earth, street-view.
+ Titus
1082 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 i like most of the articles but whish it would open with content list
375 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Those giving this book 4 or 5 stars are complete idiots. I can't believe Americans reading this book find it a with while endeavor. Karl Marx books are the ones that should have been but n ed in Germany.
To be honest: This a good way to teach kids about drug addiction.
5221 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am a huge Dave Ramsey fan so I was thrilled to get this book to start working towards financial freedom in 2016! I love his approach to attacking debt and I believe that he is a great teacher that is straight and to the point. I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking to become debt free!
The crimes involved are solved in due course, and the book is a satisfying read. My only complaint is the constant bad language. I'm not one for constant gutter language. I want to read another one of these, and I sure hope this isn't a constant trend because it will determine if I read the entire series, which I think I could enjoy otherwise...
2469 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A factual account of the air war in France during WWI. The author has the background and ability to present his story well. This book dovetails well with the non-fiction work provided through Amazon.
Who I would recommend this too: I would recommend this to anyone who likes to laugh. However, if you are sensitive to bad language probably not the book for you. Kind of like Christopher Moore books---you have to like the "off-beat" humor and not give a flip about language to enjoy. If you do however give these books a chance, I guarantee your cheeks will hurt from grinning. They are fantastic :)
1034 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Evangeline Anderson uses her excellent creative imagination in three well-written erotic paranormal novellas full of sensual pleasure.
4615 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 the pace of this book is deceiving; there are no huge dramatic incidents; instead it flows like a river towards the sea, sometimes calm with hidden currents underneath and sometimes a series of rapids. Once I saerted to read I don't want to put it down, but never feel that I will be deprived if I do. Its a story of FAMILY, past and present, of lives lived past and present.
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The book had a pretty good pace to it. While it had sections of sluggishness, for the most part it moved pretty quickly. I enjoyed the backstory of "Coombe's Woods" in the first retelling by an old guy at a pub. It was an interesting tale told in a way that evoked plenty of emotion. It had the feel of a scary ghost story told by a campfire.
3136 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Secret Life Of Bees is only a teeny bit predictable, but the story is well written and entertaining. It was one of those books you don't want to put down (or turn off, in Kindle). It's a must-read for every age group!
6901 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good book
I lived in the Dominican Republic for two years, and I've read and loved a couple of novels about the Trujillo dictatorship -- Julia Alvarez's In the Time of the Butterflies and Mario Vargas Llosa's La Fiesta del Chivo (The Feast of the Goat). Diaz talks about both of those, as well as a number of historical accounts (like La era de Trujillo, by Galíndez), all seamlessly woven into the fictional narrative.
1305 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This tale never lets up. It starts at a full head of steam and somehow manages to impart some lesser-known (at least to me) history in the process. Yes, it might help to know Spanish. I know a few words and phrases but just plowed right through those few passages, and laughed when I could. This is breezy, somehow, and dark at the same time. The voice is one-of-a-kind and for that alone deserves high marks. Junot Diaz sets a high bar at the outset and never backs down--or off. Diaz slips in all sorts of fun references, riffing off his main character's fascinations and sprinkling in neat tidbits of current events too. Don't overlook the footnotes. I liked this book best when Oscar was on stage but his family history, and the wonderful way this whole book was constructed, make for a compelling, memorable read.
968 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great info on the wrtings of the debates. I will now have to find the other volumes. Grat for histroy duffs. Kindle edition was free
there was some points in this book that was pretty good but overall it really comld have been a lot better.
1004 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is really an excellent source of news delivered to you throughout the day from AP.
I can see this one doing very well indeed in the ratings. Well done to the writer. :)
Also, the way this book was written was annoying and distracting. For one thing, there was way too much excess back story and exposition and the plot is very plodding and slow. There are some minor details that seem to trudge on and on interminably.
2883 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mr Eng's novel reads like true poetry, making it the most enjoyable read ever. His use of the English language is marvelous and the story line very interesting, set in WW2 Malaya, Singapore, Japan and China. One feels the pain and personal hardships during the occupation by Japan.
It's a well-written tale with some twists and turns and wonderfully developed characters. It's sexy, sweet and introduces a whole new world in the werewolf/shifter genre. While the book does have some good action scenes in it, the action scenes aren't fleshed out fully enough to have the situations feel as threatening as they could. That is, the solution to the problem comes across just a little to easily. But the purpose of the book isn't for action, it's for sexy romance, and the book delivers.
2356 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although outside my usual genre selections I really enjoyed this book. It was hard to put down, and in fact, I didn't except for dinner and some sleep. If you're not big into Sci-Fi, don't let that stop you from reading this book.
I'm not sure why I am giving four stars rather than five. I guess because I sense I will probably grow tired of it after a while (especially after I return from China and the novelty has worn off).
2346 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mr Peek can really give you a peek into a new world. His characters are real and sometimes sad,but they are interwoven into a new realm. Fast paced and exciting is how I would describe the plot. It was hard to put down.
9732 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting second book. The physics often lost me, but the plot seemed cohesive. There were definitely points where it could have been fleshed out more. A lot more violent/gruesome than the first book (in case you have a child who wants to read this).
7748 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow what excitement. Always something else to make you think about who when and where. Great storylines. Smashing ending. Great reading.
1915 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Book four of the YA Fantasy series, "The Ranger's Apprentice" and I am so enjoying this series. The characters are great, the epic fantasy story is there, plenty of action, loads of adventure, and just plain good storytelling. So far this one is my favorite. I give it five stars. I loved it. No sexual content and no swearing. There is fighting and violence.
Here is the story: Collie was born on November 22, 1963 a day eternally linked with the assassination of President Kennedy. He was named Collie because Lad, the title character in the 1962 movie "Lad: A Dog" was a collie. Good thing that maudlin movie wasn't about a Dandy Dinmont Terrier or an Aafenpincher or he might have been named Dandy D or Aafenpincher. His poor brother fared no better - born on August 3, 1964 he was named Bingo after an Irish Setter Anas once had. (Too bad he wasn't named Ringo after the Beatle.) Their mentally ill mother Anas beats her husband and generally is an androphobe. She punishes her children because they were born boys and her brother is just as bipolar and eccentric as she is, only he at least is a tad nicer. That isn't saying much. Collie's prodigal brother Bingo lives the spendthrift life - casual sex by middle school and a list of expulsions from prestigious prep schools in the U.S. and Canada. I just could not like Bingo.
2444 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 *****
293 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great!
Great plot, great whining on Nina' s part, great cuss words, and all this cloaked in a love story.
- The BDSM stuff struck me as odd. Granted, I know nothing of the lifestyle except what I've read in books, so if you're an expert on the scene, please excuse my ignorance here. But Jake and some of the other characters think of Remi as the ultimate submissive, and I didn't see much in his actions that went beyond superficial, vanilla submission (nothing like the soul-searching that occurs in the Deviations books, for example). It could be that this book just depicts a less severe level of the lifestyle than some of the others I've read, except that the characters in this story refer a few times to "earning leathers."
6670 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Way to short!
Kindle Nation Daily focuses almost completely on the Kindle, and not on eReaders in general. It announces free books for the Kindle, and provides a good set of hints for using your Kindle well. So, why won't I renew my subscription?
I had things to do today and now it's tonight and I've finished the book I was only going to start a few hours ago. I ate and drank, not sure what, but that's it because I couldn't stop reading even while eating.
The sad thing about Chandler is that he got started rather late in life with his writing and he didn't get that many books written before he died. Today, you can find about eight books, comprising six novels and two collections of short stories. "The Simple Art of Murder" is one of the short story collections.
3778 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The "Battle For Skandia" is the 4th book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series, and it is just as good as the others. Picking up where Book 3 left off, Halt and Horace have come to Skandia to find Will and Evenlyn, who have been kidnapped. When they get there, they find Skandia is about to be invaded by the Temujai, a race of warriors. Halt and company forge a truce with Skandia to help them with the battle. This book features far more battle planning and action then the first books. The action is intense, and Flanagan is truly talented in creating vivid images through his writing. The characters are likable, the plot is intense and unpredictable, and even though the ending has resolution (unlike the first 3), it leaves you wanting more. I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone!
34 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I finished this book, my first reaction was that I did not like it. But as I thought about it, I did in fact enjoy the book and it was the characters I did not like. As the story progressed, it was obvious that Nicholas was a pompous, arrogant bigot who would essentially stop at nothing to get what he wanted. While taking into account that the story is told from Nicholas' point of view, if he is to be believed, Etna was a cold, stand-offish woman, who never should have married this man. While she was a product of her time, and there were woman who had no choice but to marry men they did not love, she, on the other hand seemed to have options. While the letters between Etna and Phillip shed some light into her personality, I found it difficult to understand why she would reveal so much to him. Was she perhaps using him to get back into Samuel's life?
A chilling slice of a tortured life that shows just how deeply abuse can leave scars, in and out.
6070 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Favorite Lines This fight would be a little different from the one earlier, with humans to protect and more demons to fight, but in the end, killing was always the same.
9849 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "William of Ockham walked barefoot through the carnage. Slaughtered knights and fallen horses festered on the battlefield. A thousand naked corpses lay broken upon the earth, and in that multitude a few unlucky men survived, weltering in their own blood, crying out for God. The fighting was over but the dying would go on for days." This is the beginning of The Devil's Lair and from these four sentences I was hooked! Mr Wisehart has written a beautifully crafted novel, with characters that you care about, laugh with and cry with. He immerses you in the period with such vivid descriptions, that you journey with this band of unlikely heroes step by step. An outstanding novel that will stay with you long after you read the last word. If it were possible I would give it more than 5*s. Very highly recommended.
962 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am a newer nurse aid and came across this book accidentally. I downloaded it on a whim, hoping it would provide me with a different view of the ethics of nursing. I was not disappointed.
9679 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked, but not sure I could get over someone allowing me to go to prison to protect me. Both characters appealed to me for different reason. I really enjoyed this book.
After reading Cat of a Different Color my first thought, was ooh interesting, I had never thought what would happen to a were animal that was an albino, and the challenges they might face. Add to this the dynamic writing of Ms. Bell, her alpha male characters, and a woman being stalked, and you have a winning combination that pulled me in from the first page. I am now going out to find the rest of the Halle Pumas series. I found that Ms. Bell handled the struggles and serious nature of stalking with the importance that it needs and at the same time was able to build a strong relationship between Adrian and Sheri. I hope if you like were animal romances you will pick up Cat of a Different Color and I believe you will have an enjoyable read.
8272 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is super fun, smoking hot enjoyable to read! The overall storyline is great as it will pull you in from the very beginning. I definitely recommend it if you enjoy a good romance with lots of steamy, sexy love scenes!
I am glad that I gave Anita Shreve another chance and will be more willing to read her other books after finishing All He Ever Wanted.
1. Save a baby emergency fund of $1000.
8906 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Georgette Heyer is considered the doyen of Regency romances and only held in slightly less awe than Jane Austen herself. I have been a long-time owner of all Heyer's Georgian and Regency romances and re-read them often. However, her mysteries, written as contemporaries mainly in the 1920's, are dated and have all the giddy vocabulary of the day. The mystery often gets buried in high jinks. When I happened to read a review of Penhallow it sounded worth a second glance. It's a "serious" mystery novel, a cosy centered around the family of a bedridden tyrant who insists on manipulating his children. He forces them to his will through controlling their income derived mainly from the estates' horse breeding program. Something was about to happen as his 60th birthday celebration, mandatory attendance, loomed on the horizon. Readers who insist on a happy ending won't like this one. Wonderful writing, strong characters, great ambiance, but it has a sad sense of inevitability, rather like Wuthering Heights.
9685 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The story jumped from the past to the present every other chapter. At one point I guessed at what had happened in the past to effect the present but as a reader I'm like just say it and move on. I'm not a fan brutality and that 1 scene just changed the whole story for me.
Before you read all the other comments here, please be clear that this book is not like Chandler's other books. Unfortunately, some other people commenting on this book have not read the book - obviously. This book does not contain his character Philip Marlowe. He might have been in the 1968 version, I do not know. Here we have an essay by Chandler called "The Simple Art of Murder," followed by 8 short stories, each about 40 pages long. In some ways, these are a sampling of Chandler's "other stories." They still involve an LA based private detective, but each leading male protagonist has a different personality.
8638 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Antonia's misadventures and daring behavior and I'm looking forward for her brother's series especially Sal and Michael , its sad that Sophia have to die early in the story as well as their parents
His mother died when he was quite young and his father is still mourning the loss. The main character has a relationship with a Japanese man who is living on a nearby island and has a strong influence on the boy. Life changes suddenly when war arrives.
1583 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another great book, written by a true artist. Her words paint pictures, that the readers can see. You don't read books written by her, you live them vividly, through her words. I have yet to read a book written by Julie Garwood, just once. They are definitely, repeat reads. Each and every one of them. I think she is incapable of writing a bad book. If you see a book by her, grab it.
6807 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 But I don't. I read a couple of the novels but they were not my cup of tea. Unless you like the writing and style, I would give it a miss.
1618 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting read. This book is written by both Donald Trump and by Bill Zanker (founder of The Leaning Annex). Each chapter has Donald's take, then a view from Zanker on the same topic. Each is followed with a short summary of the chapter. The book was originally written in 2009 and definitely shows that Trump hasn't changed his position on topics over the past 7 years, and his personality seems the same and appears to have been written in his voice. It does give a better insight into his way of thinking in business and explains several rumors heard about him over the years. He doesn't hesitate to use names which allows the reader to get a very vivid picture of what he's talking about. Definitely worth the $2 spent. Trump appears to be a ruthless businessman, but he's also full of words of encouragement. Glad I took the time to read it. One star deducted because it needs another round of edits.
When they were having it out in one part he says that the only woman he has slept with since their wedding is you (Francesca). Um . . . but they didn't even sleep together then either. Their wedding was 6 months before and she had run away on that day because of him and his ex kissing "passionately". Then on the very next page he says that he hadn't slept with another woman since she returned to Sicily. Problem being that would imply that from their wedding until the day she returned he did sleep with other women.
4143 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book seems well written and it resonates well with me. Aside from what has been taught by religious doctrine and supported by many scriptures, Deepak talks about what he believes Jesus really meant when he said many of the things we remember and quote all the time. At 234 pages + index, the book is broken down into plain language, so it is easy to understand the opinions expressed by the writer. Copyright is 2008, so it is freshly written.
The book is less fun than the movie. There is much more to absorb, more details to consider, and more of Abagnale in the story. His ego plays heavily into the text, and this gets old. His story does not end with this book, but additional chapters haven't been included.
6483 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another of Angela Hunt's fantastic books. She writes such wonderful books, and this one, again, was hard to put down.
Character Development: 4 Stars
2280 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series and wish more would be written in a year. Great characters
The group of women, the news reporters and the district attorney's office employees all added challenges and assistance to each other as justice is served.
You might be surprised that I am going to say now that this author is almost certainly a far, far better writer than this novella suggests. I've been making my sole living as a freelance writer and editor for almost 30 years, and one develops an instinct for those who have "got it" and those who never will. Dallas Tanner has what it takes to be a genuinely fine writer, believe me -- I can just tell - but no one will be able to tell from reading this book.
4470 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank you for this beautiful blessing . All the glory give to God throughout this book to touched my heart. Thank you for sharing your story.
Brothers Wolfe, Cash and Travis have been in love with Stacy for years. They've done their best to protect her from her father's bullying and hateful attitude. They've never expressed their feelings to Stacy and now with her father gone they feel it's time for her to come back to the ranch - where she belongs - as their woman.
This type of situation is everywhere. There are lines from Akira. Commentary from Star Wars. Lots of quick one-line references that bring with them a wealth of meaning, but if you don't have that background of literature in your history, you will miss what he's trying to say. I was lucky in that I am a huge sci-fi buff and also love anime, so I got a lot of those references, but it really makes me wonder 1) what I still might have missed and 2) how much others who have not read all these things are going to miss. Again, the book really needs a CliffNotes to go with it, so you can see what all the references meant in the chapter you just finished.
In it Kaylee discovers her unique power and the problems she faces afterwards as a result of it.
6773 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like story's that are unusual, like Hold Me Closer, Necromancer . This one is unusual, too. And I'm not too sure what I think about it.
One of the really interesting things about this particular collection is the opening work, not a story but an essay entitled "The Simple Art of Murder." It's Raymond Chandler's commentary on what it takes to write a good murder mystery and, believe it or not, it's a very interesting read. It's entertaining and insightful, not in the least bit dry, and proof positive that Chandler could really write. The man was truly gifted and not to read him is to missing something excellent indeed.
2761 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I first read Wildwood Dancing in 2009 and have it countless times since then; it was the first book I ever read by Juliet Marillier. Originally, I bought the book simply because it had a pretty cover; it sat on my bookshelf collecting dust for a long time, until I found myself bed-ridden after having my wisdom teeth surgically removed and with very little to occupy myself with. At first, I was reluctant to read Wildwood Dancing because back then I wasn't a huge fan of the fantasy genre. I was instantly assuaged by Marillier's practical and realistic approach to fantasy. The setting of Romania is also fascinating, and Marillier gives the reader a taste of Romanian folklore, culture, and geography. That is one thing I love about this author: she is well-researched and is curious about areas of the world that other YA authors haven't widely explored.
While Jane's dealing with her men and preparing for the masquerade ball, her best friend Lily has a bit of drama of her own unfolding. She and Jean Jacques have reached a stalemate in their relationship and he's openly flirting with a bevy of blonde bimbos. She's insanely jealous but letting it show would be intolerable. Fortunately Lily has a special friend who is more than willing to help her elicit a reaction from Jean Jacques - and even if he doesn't react well, Jane will have at least scratched an itch.
"Viola rolled her eyes. He sounded like a petulant child, but she knew better than
1819 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. Sure, there were a few potholes here and there. Yeah, the end of it is not nearly as exciting as the beginning. But....who wouldn't fall in love with Ryder. He can be devilish, and charming even when he's crude. His character is so fascinating. He never wavers who or wht he is. Love the chemistry b/w Jess and he. Hated for it to end. Worth the read. It's probably one of my fav's now, only because Ryder's personality is sooo outstanding.
4675 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a fantastic book. I didn't want to put it down. I look forward to more from this author!! Great job!
7228 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great Prequel, the writing is good but beware that this is just a intro to the series. What you get here is good and is a great intro to the series which have the two Doms with Ms Jane.
4483 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Living Dead Girl is a hard book to review because of the subject matter. It is about a girl who was kidnapped at 10 years old and is now 15, still living with her capture. The book was very well written and really made you feel for the girl Alice. I am not sure if I would recommend it to teens, unless they were mature enough to handle this subject matter. A book adults can defiantly enjoy.
6917 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a quick read, enjoyable.
1962 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well written and interesting. Liked the way it kept up with both storylines.
Becky and Josh hook up a few days later; they put their differences aside and start on their relationship. Things progress quickly at this point they go from hating each other to "marry me". Josh pick out the largest ring he can find and they go to Becky's parents to say hey we're getting married so the wedding we were planning for me and Buddy let's just substitute Josh.
9591 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Some books were very enjoyable (chiefly the mysteries). I found some others to be so boring I skipped them.
2638 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this story by Kallysten (as I have all that I've read by her). Brett is human and the owner of On The Edge, a club that caters to both vampires and humans. Lisa is his vampire lover and silent partner. They have a good relationship, one that isn't the usual vampire-human one in that Lisa hasn't bitten Brett (she doesn't want to see him as food). She is on the hunt one evening in the club and is surprised to see Leo, her old lover and fellow vampire. She couldn't remember why they had parted 15 years ago but found it wonderful to be in Leo's arms again. From this point on, (no I'm not going to spoil it for you), you read about how Lisa, Brett and Leo develop a relationship between themselves. It is a hot and spicy read and I am looking forward to reading the next story, Over The Edge, that continues Brett, Lisa and Leo's story.
As a first in a lengthy series, The Ritual Bath is a good introduction for the reader. We learn about the characters. Who they are, what their value systems and beliefs are, and how they meet. This back story is essential in understanding their motivations. If you like serial writing and enjoy the familiarity of characters and settings, this story is a good place to start.
The bulk of Levin's book outlines specific topics and the cases associated with them. In nearly every instance, the doctrine (it's now been around for so long that it's essentially a doctrine) of judicial activism rears its ugly head again and again. Levin calls the Dred Scott case, in which the high court denied citizenship to blacks, an egregious example of activist law. The Korematsu decision, in which the justices upheld the government's right to intern Japanese-Americans during the war, is another case mentioned here. Separation of Church and State? A bedrock principle laid out in the Bill of Rights, and one the founders intended to keep government out of the business of sanctioning state religions, has now been used by activist courts to drive religion out of the public sphere entirely. In issues as important and diverse as immigration, freedom of speech, race relations, elections, and citizenship rights the Supreme Court has either invented rights out of thin air or stretched pre-existing language in the Constitution to impose their own views on American Society. The most contentious social issue of modern times, abortion and Roe v. Wade, eventually came about because the high court created a right to privacy back in the 1960s.
I have craved Scott's story since Annmarie McKenna first released Blackmailed. His characterization was realistic and his emotions were valid. Never having given his blindness a second thought, Scott knew that given the chance, he could take care of Tara, and that is just what he did.
8230 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "There is a lush and sinfully thrilling quality to Ms. Andrews writing that is like a purely decadent treat to savor and devour all the while craving more. Coming Full Circle demonstrates this author's fantastic ability to create a refreshing plot brimming with sensuality, intensity of emotions, and touches of humor that is compelling and captivating. It seems like every single scene or character conflict, and their reaction, is perfect for the story, richly enhancing it. This author knows how to play on her reader's fantasies, turning up the heat from the very first page to the last one, engaging the heart along the way. Chase, Alex, and Jasmine are well-rounded characters, full of energy, heat, and an endearing quality that is intriguing. Even though it has been ten years since Jasmine has seen Alex or Chase, the connection seems fully developed and believable for the reader. The chemistry between them seems to pulsate with a sizzling sensuality that is highly arousing and yet the tender touches and heartfelt feeling add to the bond between the lovers. The sex is red hot, seductive, and playful. Ms. Andrews does a superb job of making the struggles as well as the love a believable and undeniable force. Truly spellbinding!"
3084 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fascinating look at laws. I have been curious about these rules. Enjoyed the insight into ancient society. Regulations have long been the bane of our existence!
1961 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 im a constant reader and ive read harry potter . hobbit. lord of the rings and hundreds more and this is one of my fovorites
9240 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was one of the best romance novels that I have read. Zuri Day knows how to write a story. The book flowed from beginning to end. I could barely put it down. It was warm, romantic, and sexy. All the characters were great(the good - Ransom & Gwen and the bad - Adam, Carol, Joanna, & Brea). Ransom & Gwen's relationship development was great. I cannot say enough about this book. I will be reading it again and the other books from Zuri Day.
5084 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a quick read for me. Story moved fast and kept the reader entertained. Story is about Pippa and Andreo. Due to a misunderstanding, Pippa loses out on a promotion at work and she blames her new boss, who she has not met. As a rebellion to her job and co-workers, she gets dressed up and transformed from frumpy to yummy, and attends the welcome party for their new boss.
7405 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Samantha Cross can't believe her brother has gotten into so much trouble, again. But, this time he has gone too far and her life is threatened along with his. Not only have his employers pressed charges against him for trying to steel their bull but he has also managed to become indebted to some rather unsavory characters. So she does the only thing that she can think of she goes to his employers for help. She wants them to stop pressing charges against him. But, Shayne and Jackson take one look at the cute unsuspecting woman and decide that they won't drop the charges unless she agrees to be their housekeeper for at least a year. Both hope for more, in the terms of a relationship, but are willing to start with the housekeeping. They also both promise to keep her safe from the thugs that are pursuing her and her brother.
Leona's scared witless when she and her father's business partner, Ethan are abducted. And then she's furious to discover that it's Sheikh Hassan ben Khalifa Al-Qadim, her estranged husband, who has kidnapped her. Hassan had reluctantly given Leona this year away but now there is unrest in the sheikhdom, and Leona is at risk. Releasing Ethan, Hassan keeps Leona on his yacht and makes her promise to return to him for the remaining months of his father's frail life. Leona knows that once Khalifa dies, Hassan must divorce her. She cannot give him the heir that he needs, and the other ruling families are eager for him to take a second wife. Hassan will not divorce Leona, as she is his other half but will he bow to the pressure and take another wife as is his right, or will he give up his right to be Crown Prince.
1168 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a cute little quick and I mean quick story. The plot or concept are 2 people writing each other and falling in love. i must admit in the beginning the author includes the letters that they are writing each other. For me it got a little annoying but it doesn't matter. Sean was crazy sexy and I loved Eve's personality. If you are the type that wants to feel connected to the characters on some deep level then this might not be for you as it's fast paste. The sex is a thumps up it was quick but still a thumps up.
5649 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Had to skip read most of book because of sex scenes do not like x rate info not necessary
1526 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well- rounded believable characters, well -developed plot with twists and turns. I immediately bought another Decker/Lazarus novel. I just wish they were numbered so I could read them in order.
2801 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A fast-paced paranormal chick-lit that will you have you shaking your head and laughing at all the shenanigans. This one is not as funny as the first but it is still as good...character personalities really make a difference. This book is Nina's story and is chalk-full of her abrasive, obnoxious, foul-mouthed sarcastic humor.
Lily arrives in Wyoming and is greeted by the rudest man she has ever met. How dare he instantly think she is unacceptable? Lily vows then and there that she is going to show Ray Malloy a thing or two. Well, if she can keep her clumsiness and nervousness at bay.
Proof that Marx's Law of Value (which posits that labor is the sole source of value, imputing that value into commodities) is in error:
You put it right in a submarine
8936 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The description was exactly as written. Fast shipping and great costumer service. I would recommend the product and the seller.
7649 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 this is NOT a copy of the Septuagint, it is the old testament of the 1879 KJV Bible.
If you want a fast historical very erotic read, then this book is for you. The story line wasn't that strong but that didn't bother me while reading this book. I wanted a hot steamy erotic romance and that is exactly what I got. I did enjoy it and I plan to read the rest.
8026 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series is a mix of sci-fi and paranormal shifters. For six months Sevan and Lorelie have been having erotic dreams about each other both think they are just dreaming and the other is just a figment of their imagination. When Sevan's ship starts to leak gas they are forced to land on Lorelie's planet. Why the two see each other for the first time they realize that fate has bought them together and that they are mates. Each one of the books in the series is a standalone with its very own HEA, but there is a backstory that is told throughout the series. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series..
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8887 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great
- Kasia S.
5553 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My husband is reading this and we both love these books so informative,
Calllie is a particularly rebellious Slave and things do not go well for her but she catches the eye of the top Master and he decides he wants her for himself. There is a strong hierarchy among the slaves and they can rise to the position of `Personal', a coveted slave by a Master or, if they are too disobedient, sold off to the highest bidder. Callie suffers horrific beatings with her body being forced into agonising positions to maximise her pain. She constantly rebels but there is a pivotal moment in the story when you realise she has reached the point of no return. She has been completely broken but has risen to the coveted rank of Personal.
Them as wants to can download THE RED HOUSE MYSTERY from Kindle for free and see how right or wrong Chandler is.
A thoroughly enjoyable Young Adult book. Easy to read light fantasy/adventure, with lots of action and intrigue. I like author Flanagan writing style; you just know the good guys will always prevail. And yet somehow this foreknowledge of a positive outcome doesn't necessarily ruin the enjoyment of the journey leading up to the final battle.
(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review)
characters . 5/5
1233 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I mostly enjoyed this sprawling look at three generations of a Dominican family possibly suffering under an inherited curse. I just didn't have much patience for the title character, who regularly develops crushes on girls, gets close to them as friends, and is then upset when they won't break up with their boyfriends to sleep with him. Luckily the parts about the rest of his family were much more engaging, particularly in detailing life under the dictator Rafael Trujillo. I also liked that the narrator was a huge nerd who kept referencing things like The Lord of the Rings and Stephen King's The Stand (although since these references are never explained in much detail, I could see this being a drawback to a reader who wasn't familiar with those properties). But it's hard to shake the feeling that this would have been a better story without Oscar in it.
7460 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OMFG!!!!! This book is so delicious!!!!!! If you like humans, sex, 3-somes and more than you should totally read this book!!! 5 stars all the way baby!!!!!!
9095 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I consider myself a tough reviewer and so am surprised by the low reviews. I really liked this story. Maybe because of the price and for the length that set a certain level of expectations for others. I do think it should have been more like a $1.99 - 2.99 based on length, but what was there I liked quite a bit. I am really impressed by Ms. Anderson's writing; maybe 15% of the time I'm not a fan of her books, but overall, she is very consistent in delivering interesting world building and great romance.
Remington is a badly written, feminized character who seemingly needs a man to either abuse him or save him. I found neither appealing. While the sex scenes between Jake and Remi were hot, the pairing of these two men would have better served if the author had made Remington less feminine and more of an equal with Jake. She did that perfectly with Chay and Keaton in Without Reservations. Even though Keaton was described as "Little Bit," and small in stature, he still was a masculine man who could stand up to his lover (Chay) and all of members of the wolf pack. Somehow, the author lost that in the Remington characterization and instead went the way of Japanese sterotypes of seme and uke. That is a shame, as I would have enjoyed this book so much more without those generalizations in the plot.
Susan Krinard is the only author in this collection who doesn't write a new chapter for an existing series, but creates an entirely new world. Because it is new however there more space given to explanation rather than story telling which somewhat weakens the story. In, 'Kinsman', a damaged telepath and a princess in disguise band together to halt a conspiracy that has universe wide implications that could create war. In the end it is literally their love that saves the day. I hope that this was just an introduction to a new world and that she writes a full book for it, perhaps for the missing - and found Prince.
1401 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story is exceptionally well written. The storyline is complex and interesting and the characters are well drawn.
I do agree with other reviews that the Agressive Sex is becoming a "too" much and boy I am surprised to hear myself say that. That is a trend with all the Paranormal Romance Writers lately, to the point where it actualy detracts from the books and not enhances it. The "Hero's" are getting too agressive and are almost as bad as the "bad" guys themselves. I want all the female leads both Ghost Walker and Carpathian to step up and do a little "putting them in their place."
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Another sticking point: A smart, attractive, sexy 60-year-old semi-celebrity woman may have become reunited with a former boyfriend after 40-some years for some slap-and-tickle, but believe me - NO woman in such a position and still in possession of her mental faculties would completely ignore the fact that the former boyfriend - in 40-some years - had no higher achievement or aspiration than to become a - again - 60-year-old-twice-divorced-unemployed-car-lot-security-guard-who-lives-with-his-parents.
645 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good books, all of them. This is one of my favorite authors. Love this series! ! Keep 'em coming!
Strivers Row
5223 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is so knowledgeable. It is the BEST financial fitness book I've ever read. It is not boring at all. I just kept wanting to read it. The plan is easy, yet I never would have thought of it on my own. He is smart, yet funny. I buy this gift for people for Christmas, birthdays, etc. and people always thank me later. If you want to learn how to invest money, save money, and pay off all debt, buy this book now.
Next, I found the book enjoyable and a bit of a page turner. It was in the "after read" stage that I began to question whether or not the material could or should have been treated more deeply. I do understand that it is not meant to be a theological work. Some details have to be glossed over or you are just parroting the Bible. The parallels to Christ are of course, obvious. Yes, a bit of a head beating there.. the author tried to tie it up quite neatly. But.. the most disturbing asymetrical (if you will) element is the fact that Joshua did not believe in an afterlife. According to the Gospels, Jesus was well aware who he was and where he was going. "In my Father's house there are many mansions.." I found the concept of the Christ figure being clueless to be a major hole in the novel. Even more jarring was Joshua rising from the dead and showing up here and there. So we are to believe that this was all a huge surprise to him? Then there is "kindness." Boiling down the message of Christ to "kindness" was hugely underwhelming. Christ believed he came to earth to save humanity, not encourage kindness. And actually, the Jesus of the Gospels was not particularly kind. He told it like it was, and that was not always "kind."
Talia
212 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dreamland is a bit of a paradox for me...I liked it and didn't like it...was intrigued, and bored...so many contradictions, I don't know what to think....
Certainly the basis is there for an outstanding novel, just in need of a few good sub-plots.
7762 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have really enjoyed this book and look forward to more of the series. Bob Moats has a flair for writing that keeps the reader engaged.
8683 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An unusual storyline structure. It did keep the interest going and made the book hard to put down. It was a Goodread indeed!
8307 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is how a short story should be!!! In 23 pages, the author was able to flesh out the main characters, tell the readers about their struggles, build a climax and then give us a denouement that excites and makes us hope.
decided to give her a try and since then I have read all her books' I think Her stories are better than Johnathon.
3766 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was as good as the first two, and I absolutely loved it! It had a lot of really good action and once again kept me on the edge of my seat - from beginning to end.
87 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Frank Abagnale was a youngster who learned at a very early age, crime DOES pay -- for awhile. Frank had the uncanny ability to swindle just about anybody he met. He created his own background numerous times by becoming a TWA pilot, a doctor and a lawyer. Through his life he swindled millions of dollars by passing both bad check and bad payroll checks to unsuspecting banks. He even went as far as recruiting a small flock of young ladies into believing they were trainee stewardesses and having them pass the bad checks on his behalf.
720 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Along w the WSJ and The Atlantic daily app, essential reading for an informed American
A marriage of convenience...
Raine
5311 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Where do I begin? So many people have written stellar reviews for this book; mine will be just my experience in reading and living the book.
One other point was that the emotions of the characters just seemed extreme. The main character would go from smiling & joking to an almost murderous rage from one sentence to the next. And, yet, no one seemed to notice his extreme emotional instability. They even referred to his 'boyish charm' or something like that.
9720 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was another well researched, well thought out murder mystery set in the time of the depression (I think) J.L. really researches his areas and history and it adds to his stories. I like that he takes each novel to a different state and not just the state where he lives. His stories are always different and a surprise...even when it comes to the time period.
--Overcome self-delusion and face the truth about yourself
This, as I said, is a free down load and it is a most worthwhile download. This is a part of our history ergo, we all need to be at least somewhat familiar with it.
While there were only two real characters in this book, they were both really well-developed. Alice was a great, relatable character, and I felt all of her pain and despair. Her voice was great and it was interesting to read about the things she notices about normal people, things all of us take for granted but she can't have anymore. That made me thankful for the life I have.
The book introduces Walt Longmire, sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming (interestingly, the cover art on the most recent release is of Taylor, the very capable actor who portrayed Longmire in the TV show). The sheriff's wife died a few years earlier, his daughter is off somewhere being a lawyer, and his best friend is Henry - the character played (equally capably) by Phillips. His staff, which includes deputy Victoria Moretti ("Vic"), whose marriage is at best shaky and who has a vocabulary that can best any truck driver I've ever known.
2910 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 THE KNITTING CIRCLE gets my vote when it comes to reading a good book about people and their lives, the kind of book I most enjoy. Was this book perfect? Well, maybe not, but it the kind of book that kept me reading on into the night to find out what the next person's story was. I was somewhat reminded of HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN QUILT (Whitney Otto) in which a group of women also have individual stories to share with the young woman. But these stories were different from those and even though it was a bit sad, it was definitely well written, as are all of Ann Hood's books.
uncanny. I have to give Kudos to Ms. Cassidy for maintaining such a
Alice has lived with Ray since she was ten. Now that she's fifteen, she knows her time with him is about to come to an end. The only question will be how it will happen - whether Ray will kill her, or whether she'll kill herself.
4665 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved it didn't know what to expect but love the storyline and his crush on her was soooooooooooooooooooo sexy broader line stalker-ish but cute
4613 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very lovely book evocative and very eloquent in its debut depiction of the war in Asia. It shows us the Japanese philosophies very poignant to the story. Loved the book.
3994 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a classic book that should be read by all people wanting to use the creative powers of their mind to attract and manifest wealth. This book lays the foundation for abundance by explaining that true prosperity is created inwardly before it is manifested in the physical world. Although this book was written many years ago, it is so effective that it is still referred to in contemporary teachings and literature. Review submitted by Eddie Coronado, author of the Amazon.com book titled Manifest Your Millions: A Lottery Winner Shares his Law of Attraction Secrets.
9823 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Story relied on mythology, Dante' s, and Virgil's writings. In detail described the levels of hell, church corruption, variety of sins and resulting punishment. Good story with a twist at the end!
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The first few stories are the best, but all are pretty fun and don't overstay their welcome. And some of the humor will likely fly over a kid's head, which I think is perfectly fine. I never understood the "Lived under the name of Sanders" or "TRESPASSERS WILL" jokes when I was little, and it gave me a little fuzzy feeling to finally get it about two decades later.
Like the title of the story, everything comes Full Circle. I thought it was awesome how the title had multiple meanings. Do yourself a favor and READ this book! It's so well done with SUBLIME editing... literally, there was NOT ONE mistake. I was blown away. I have mad respect for this author and cannot wait to read whatever else she has up her sleeve!
1798 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Until I saw Levin on C-Span, I did not plan to buy this volume--I assumed it was just another in the long string of whacky "the Supreme Court is destroying our nation" genre of diatribes. Well, while I disagree with much of Levin's analysis, this is certainly a substantial volume deriving of serious attention. That being said, Levin's methodology is flawed in several respects. First, he equates judicial activism with non-originalist interpretation--yet many of the Court's supposed judicial "originalists" [Scalia, Rehnquist, Thomas] have been extremely activist in utilizing Court power as witness the 2000 election decisions. Second, much of the initial chapters is devoted to Levin simply ticking off various Supreme Court decisions which he considers to be subversive, crazy or both. Some of these decisions do certainly qualify as "self-inflected wounds" to be sure, but this approach becomes a bit tiresome. Things pick up, however, later with very strong chapters on immigration, the commerce clause, state power and other topics. It is clear that, to the extent Levin represents the "Federalist Society" point of view, Justice Kennedy has become a prime target of criticism, as to a lesser extent has Sanda Day O'Conner due to their "lapses" in upholding conservative interpretations of the Constitution in key cases. To his credit, Levin criticizes both the Florida Supreme Court (extensively) and the U.S. Supreme Court (a bit) relative to the 2000 election decisions. One of the most interesting and valuable sections of the book is Levin's focus on "liberal" interest groups hooking up with supporters on the Hill to try and frustrate conservative judicial nominations. He includes as an appendix various memos exchanged between interest groups and Senate staffers which are quite interesting to read. While they are, hardly, as shocking as Levin suggests, nonetheless they are quite fascinating--especially given the upcoming warfare that will ensue when President Bush nominates a Justice or Chief Justice. All told, a good solid read that stimulates the adrenalin.
The more productive the worker, the more he or she strengthens the hand of capital. However, capital's immense productive power and its success in keeping wage rates abysmally low are not an unmixed blessing for the bourgeoisie. Periodic over-production crises wreck havoc with national and international markets, undercutting profits and threatening the commanding position of capital. As a timely example, the U.S. economy is currently approximating an over-production crisis: unemployment is high, wages are low and falling, capital has roughly two and a half trillion dollars to invest, but in the absence of demand the bourgeoisie has become risk averse, and money is not being invested in productive endeavors.
1225 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a story about very insecure professional ballroom dancer Shanna York and her quest to please her championship caliber brothers and widowed father who could do no wrong (In their own eyes) because they've won various medals and other accolades. As the "Loser" of the family Shanna thinks that unless she can win the ballroom championship she will never be seen in their eyes as a true "Winner". But, unluckily a monkey wrench gets thrown in her path in the form of a DVD of her latest dance partner in a very compromising position at a sex club called Sneak Peak. Along with a note threatening to expose the truth about her partner therefore derailing any chances she has of achieving her goal. Panicking, Shanna visits the club with a plan to get to the bottom of the "Who Sent The DVD". Along the way sexy Latino and Sneak Peak co-owner Alejandro Diaz who by the way is totally smitten with the dancer. His feelings borderline obsession. Soon has Shanna living out her own fantasy's while trying to solve the mystery thereby saving her career. Along the way Shanna learns that some prizes aren't as important as true love and happiness.
3376 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Robert Vaughn writes very well and the characters are well developed
First, there are her six completed novels, including the incomparable "Pride and Prejudice." Next are two novels she started but never completed: "The Watsons" and "Sanditon." The four surviving juvenile works include the surprisingly frank and sophisticated "Lady Susan." Finally, her surviving personal letters are presented here, providing unique insights into a short life and the fascinating person that was Miss Jane Austen.
5286 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found this book to be extremely helpful in understanding where my money has been going and how to not worry about "keeping up with the Joneses". Dave has some of the best advice concerning finances that I have ever heard, and budgeting has become a way of life in our household. My sons are both in college now, and Dave's ideas have been passed along to another generation to (hopefully) provide them with knowledge to avoid making the mistakes so many young people make. Thank you, Dave Ramsey, for providing easy to follow steps to financial security!
3535 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mark Levin's premise of the power grab and over-importance of the Supreme Court is a fantastic summary of a stealth time bomb. Although Levin leans far right, the problem with the Court is that if you lucky enough to live long in the US, eventually the power will hurt both the right and left. Some of his examples are absolutely amazing in regards to the power these judges have in using their opinions on right and wrong. The job of the court is to interpret law, not make it up and not to shape society. I was taken back a bit from Levine's defense of the lack of power in both the president and congress but it makes sense in the big picture... those two bodies of government are elected by the people.. not the supreme court justices. In order to really be objective in analyzing the power of the court, don't judge short term and realize that eventually both conservatives and liberals will rue the day that 9 people decide our fate.
2823 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the second book in the Accidental Series. Nina has a vocabulary that can make a sailor blush but leave you rolling on the floor laughing. Dakota takes us on another great adventure as Nina discovers what it means to be a Vampire. All three women from the first book are in this one as well and their antics will keep you entertained. Not to mention sexy men and hot blush worthy moments.
9768 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 First off I understand this was supposed to be a short story so I shouldn't have expected too much but, if you give your main character a background that involves her family being murdered by a vampire, you don't have the main character jump into bed with a vampire as soon as she can. That's unrealistic. If this was a story with only humans, that would be like saying the man she became involved with is related to the killer who murdered her brother. You can't tell me she's not going to have some pent up anger and that her lust is going to make her forget all about her grief. Like I said unrealistic.
Not in Kansas is a cute and sexy take on the Wizard of Oz. I love the twist R.G. Alexander put on her story having two men in the lead. VERY hot. The king blazes up the pages and Kansas is no slouch. I love how the king thinks he's getting things his way, but Kansas shows him. I can't wait for more. I love Ms. Alexander and this story is no exception. Not in Kansas blew me away!
3392 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 always great reading by Robert Vaughan and Hawke.
6138 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really did like this book and I look forward to seeing what happens in the other books in the series.
6688 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very intriguing. I wish the story had been longer and could have elaborated more. This would have made a blockbuster novel. I'd definitely read more stories by this author.
His motto is, "If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else."
In the same way that they solved Bohr's dilemma, by using the ZPF and mathematics, without introducing renormalization, running into matrices of infinities, and adding or subtracting other strange fudge factors, such as adding in mysterious universal constants, etc., these authors were able to resolve each of quantum physics' most bedeviling anomalies: such as Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, wave-particle duality, non-locality, the fluctuating motion of particles, and the most perplexing of all, explaining where gravity comes from. And they have done this carefully, with the use of mathematics and the ZPF.
2618 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. The story takes place in the modern world with "Pride and Prejudice" overtones. I liked the characters and enjoyed the way the author portrayed the relationship between Elizabeth and her sister Jane as well as the one between Elizabeth and Darcy. It's a different twist on the story that was delightful to read.
Baby Step 3: Finish the Emergency Fund (page 133)
It's an odd take of the Beauty and the Beast kind of story but with a twist that makes it incredible and hard to put down.
Will I pick up another book by this author? Sure! I'd like to read her FBI series before deciding on whether or not to continue on.
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Note: I recommend reading Moon Called before starting this for an understanding of the characters and world this is set in.
Marx thus did not based himself on creation of some isolated utopian community but rather took the then current level of international capitalist society as a starting point and expanded his thesis from that base. Now that was then, and today still is, a radical notion. Marx, however, did not just come to those conclusions out of the blue. As an intellectual (and frustrated academian) he took the best of German philosophy (basically from Hegel, then the rage of German philosophical academia), French political thought and revolutionary tradition especially the Great French Revolution of the late 1700'and English political economy.
I enjoyed the last pages of Q & A with author as much as the book itself, giving me even greater insight to the author's thought process and literary process.
7352 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book. It brought out the relationship that Rebecca's father wanted with the boy next door due to the fact that rebecca was notr a boy. She resented Josh Hill for the longest time and finally got over it and married him..
2686 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I own all of Reynolds' books in this series, and personally, I enjoyed reading them. However, I read anything and everything dealing with Pride and Prejudice. This one moves a bit slowly at first because Reynolds is developing the characters' motivations more than in the others parts of the series. I loved how Bingley steps in and saves Elizabeth from Lady Catherine and how Darcy taunts Mr. Bennet.
7602 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I applied myself to this after reading RA Salvatore and some general classics and well if they turned episodes of the clones wars into books, then this wouldn;t stand a chance. Sith Crash landing... and then the establishment of characters which didn't gain (me) any attachment. I didn;t care if they lived or died.
7094 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've decided to reread the Leopard series since there will be a new book coming out May 2015. I absolutely love all of Christine Feehan's books. This one only disappointed because it wasn't long enough. I felt like I wasn't given enough of Brandt and Maggie. I know it is a short story and the prequel to the series but I'd like to have more of them.
This book is a real testament to opposites attract and I cant wait to read more of these books.
5057 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like classic books I always have. I am not quite through the series yet but I love them so far. I know I am going to love the rest
8519 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I read a lot, and it is really rare for me to not want to finish a book. I did finish this one, but I think only because I knew it was so short so it would be over soon. Part of the awkwardness I felt reading this book might be from culture differences, as this story took place in England and was written as such. I'm in the medical profession and had a really hard time with a lot of the British medical phrasing and can imagine an American layperson would be all that more confused. I've never seen so many exclamation points used in conversations before - I kept thinking that these people must be shouting at each other all the time! The romance felt very forced - I felt almost no chemistry between the main characters. Lorna (the "heroine") was going through a lot and had been through a lot, but I felt almost zero sympathy for her because all I could think was what a wimp she was. She complained about her job, she complained about her pain, she complained about her parents - she was just a miserable person. The one shining light was James - who was such a genuinely likable character, and who actually stood up for himself it made me like him more - and I was happy he got his happy ending. Even if it was with Lorna. 2/5 stars.
All in all I think it was a valiant and noteworthy start to a promising career and the future of fantasy writing. (aka... buy the freaking book.. you have spent more money on less entertaining things.)
8424 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Granite Lake Wolves - Book 2: Wolf Flight
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1366 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This has to be the most successful lifestyle change I have ever made.
3212 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I actually really loved this story. It was a good read and I really enjoyed it. I am not sure why I didn't give it 5 stars except that I guess I have a hard time believing the story in the time frame and area of the country that it was set......
OK, now for my many quibbles:
An unusual Western.
1352 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a most interesting perspective of human history. A good attempt to show that evolution is not a sole result of inherited characteristics but also of the environment. The book is not the final answer but opens the door to more study of how the resulting human civilization got where it is.
8232 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The boys from Best of Both Worlds love each other, but when an email comes in, they realize they have been missing their other half to love. This was a great read and finding love and keeping it is so sweet to read.
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7231 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was riveting and I couldn't tear my eyes away from it! It seduced me from beginning to end. It's a great read and is very well written. I loved it. I plan on buying all of the book in the series. But a warning to those who don't like explicit and graphic sex scenes I wouldn't read this.
7013 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While all of the Longmire novels I've red so far have connections, they do not need to be read "in order" to be enjoyed. However, if you read them out of sequence, as I have mostly done, then you will find yourself wanting to quickly "fill in the gaps"!
Baker is a master of odd details from the period, filling the novel with wide-ranging historical background and developing his characters just enough to make the plot seem plausible, despite its remarkable coincidences, and its sense of melodrama. The picture of humanity here is dark, with many scenes designed to shock. The mob's delight in torture, the factory owners' abuse of workers, the brutality of protection rackets, the sudden devastating fires, and the bleakness of everyday life are sustained for almost seven hundred jam-packed pages. Told in lively prose which never flags, and filled with crisp dialogue (and dialect), the novel's dozens of action scenes create an indelible picture of the turn of the century when life was cheap. n Mary Whipple
1422 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Set in 1964 at the height of the Civil Rights Movement , this story blends the life of a young girl who runs away from an abusive fathers with her nanny`s struggle for civil rights. Interesting cast of characters woven with information on bee keeping and the racial discrimination of the era. A good period piece.
If you are a fan of cowboys then the series is for you. Well written and very interesting.
The fact that said characters don't have many redeeming qualities themselves doesn't help matters. The author and narrator make no attempt to try to make Oscar likable or relatable -- instead he's just painted as a fat, whiny loser whose life sucks because he can't get a girlfriend. His sister is slightly more sympathetic but fairly nasty to her own brother, and his mother is downright abusive (yes, you can still be an abusive parent even if you don't beat your child...). The closest thing to a sympathetic character is La Inca, a family relative who raised Oscar's mother and who invites Oscar and his sister to stay with her every summer, and I can't help but think she would have been a better narrator than Yunior.
567 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 gteat
6876 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Walter Longmire is trying to stop a killer that seems to stay one step ahead of him. After seeing the series I was very intrigued to read the book and I loved every minute of it! Highly recommend this book and I would give it ten stars if I could.
4. When your woman has an emotion-based problem, listen to her first! You can later offer a solution after you have heard her out and validated her feelings, even if you disagree with them. Yes guys, don't we struggle with offering a solution before she has let off steam? I know I have and am working on that!
The story quickly takes shape as Ravirn attempts his feats of derring-do for his lady love. Who might not even love him in the same way he loves her. I really got into all these balls McCullough kept throwing in the air. There's always a new reason to keep turning pages. One of the strongest aspects about the books that I enjoy is the fact that McCullough plays fair with the whole Greek mythology. More to the point, if not for one of the most basic myths, this story would never even have taken place.
8563 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great story, Great characters! I think this was a good story. I liked the characters and the interest that the book had. It kept you reading and I didn't want to put it doen.
I enjoyed this book and recommend it to men in any stage of a relationship, from serious dating to married for a long time.
I really did enjoy the book greatly - but I also took six years of Spanish. I could understand what it was saying. I think the average non-Spanish speaker who is reading along about Beli working in a restaurant and hitting the phrase, "Oye, paraguayo, y que paso con esa esposa tuya? Gordo, no me digas que tu todavia tienes hambre?" are going to be sort of lost. I could see if they tossed in one-word in context words such as "Adios, see you later my friend!" However, the book goes FAR beyond that and often you need to know what the words mean to understand what is going on. There really should have been footnotes with translations - there are certainly enough footnotes with less important things story-wise.
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I loved the way Brianna jumped into Alexandra's life through the clouds, and straight into giving birth. Ouch! Then she takes the rest of the book to convince Jarath she isn't really Alexandra, just in Alexandra's body, all the while falling in love.
My only complaint is that the end was too predictable. With such fantastic writing and characters, I expected the plot to have a big twist. But it didn't. I could see the ending coming pretty early on. However, I still loved every moment of the story.
4148 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A wild romp through the galaxy. Just leave your sense of reality behind, you won't need it with this story.
Rory is a strong and interesting main character, and Bridget is the irritating little sister who makes things worse by trying to help. The author has managed to balance serious ideas (like global warming and the Indian/Colonist conflict) with lighthearted moments (like a rat and squirrel kung fu fighting). The story jumps back and forth between Manhattan and Mannahatta, until they merge with Rory's full understanding. Which is a little bit confusing until you figure out who everyone is.
9059 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love a good paranormal romance. It's hard to find a well written bwwm paranormal romance with a good storyline, decent editing and not so full of sex that it gets boring. I hope there are more books coming set with this pack. Read this book!
8340 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I discovered Elizabeth Lennox's books a year ago and fell in love with them. The characters are well-developed and I love that the stories show many different points if view!
A Passionate Marriage - Harlequin Presents # 2307 - March 2003
However, there was one instance where Marx let his dialectical guard down, allowing for an empirical objection that would consign all of Marx's works for naught. Sowell himself touches upon the specific passage where Marx cornered himself, but doesn't appreciate the full ramifications of Marx's observation.
7059 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the first book I downloaded to my Kindle. I received my Kindle as a Christmas present and I read for the first time A Christmas Carol. Not to sure if I enjoy all the collection but it did contain many that I was not aware of, so it was a treat finding new stories throughout the book.
A small group of kids end up taking charge of the group. And they do very well at it. The leader, nicknamed Chief, is Mike, a 13 year old teen. Nobody else seems to even have any ideas of what to do, other than himself and a few of their friends.
Walt Longmire, the long time sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming can brag about being the third county in Wyoming to adopt blue jeans as a regular duty uniform. Boy, does he have his hands full as he tries to prevent the murders of the young men who assaulted and raped a young Indian woman a few years back. There is some Native American folklore thrown in that makes for an exciting and a bit chilling adventure through words. The characters are well-developed and the story is well-crafted. The tale grabbed hold and held on until the end. The descriptions of the landscape and people was so well-done that I felt like an on-looker watching a crime unfold and law-enforcement closing in. The whole story was full of surprises, and the ending really caught me off-guard.
2394 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Deepak Chopra brings to this book a Non-Christian way of looking at Christ (and this is NOT to be considered a disparaging comment on my part). As with all his other books, I have found him to be an author and an individual with great wisdom (East meets West? East supplements West?), and I have personally used his insights and wisdom to my lifes' advantage many times.
3555 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I did really like this book. A suffering h who has learned to rise above those who have tried to pull her down and a tortured Hero trying to find his way again. I wish the H would have believed the h about her innocence a little earlier but that is a minor complaint and honestly didn't detract from the love story very much. The heat level in this book in scorching but not so frequent that whole book becomes one long bedroom scene. I wouldn't say it's great literature but in all honesty we are talking about romance novels here so I would say in the realm of this genre its a worthy book.
5 STARS: Mistress to the Beast is a great romance. If you liked Beauty & the Beast, you're sure to enjoy this modern spin on the story.
6222 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great adventure story with a lot of steam. Without giving away anything I can say this was my favorite so far in the series. Jaime was raised by her Aunt Elizabeth Boleyn Macpherson and her husband due to the death of her mother Mary from sphyillus.
8410 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wyatt Haines is a skeptic's skeptic. Running a multi-million dollar hotel empire requires order, discipline, planning, and a hearty dose of realism. There's no room in his philosophy for the unexplained and there's definitely no room for Jo Banks, Girl Ghost Buster, even if she does look like Pamela Anderson gone Goth. But there's no denying there's something spooky going on inside the towering Victorian mansion Wyatt is trying to turn into a seaside inn. And, like the haunt-infested Victorian, Jo Banks is more than meets the eye. If Wyatt can find a way to look beyond her aggressively dark exterior and if Jo can see past the elitist posturing and the perpetual scowl stuck to that otherwise gorgeous face, they might solve more than Wyatt's little ghost problem.
Is Sevan the answer to her prayers or an odd coincidence.
Thanks for the trip down detective memory lane.
2764 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a wonderful story and fantasy to get lost into to let the stress of the day float away. I really enjoyed the story.
This was a really good story. I liked Emi a lot and Aaron, Caph, & Ford are great as well. Their story was very good (and hot) and there were some unexpected twists that made things interesting.
As always the sea lanes are paved with pitfalls and our intrepid heroine manages to find most of them.
4411 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Abigail Reynolds is one of my favourite PnP fan-fiction writers. Of her more explicit novels, this is my favourite. An added bonus is that most of her books are available as audio books as well.
I had just talked to one of my brothers and sisters-in-law about Dave Ramsey's financial advice and books when I checked on available books via Thomas Nelson's blogger review programme, Booksneeze <[...]>. Ramsey's book, The Total Money Makeover, was available, so I decided to see what I thought. My brother and sister-in-law are big fans. She says Ramsey's advice helped her see the error of her own financial management. And, while I don't think of them as wealthy, they are financially comfortable.
First, it did keep my interest but I was looking for much more interaction between Darcy and Elizabeth. She is with him at Pemberley while he is unconscious but leaves shortly after he awakens and then they are together several days before the wedding, the day of Jane's wedding and the day after. And by being in each other's presence, I would perhaps have been treated to some sexual tension between ODC. I am not looking for sex scenes but for the chemical reactions to expressions, looks, accidental touches, etc.
What charming aliens these are! They love making new friends, and are very energetic in developing the science that will allow them to drop in on their internet pen pals.
2485 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It is probably a bit sad to admit that I did not read any stories by about Winnie-the-Pooh until I was in my late 30's. By the time I was a child they were already animated, so I am still very familiar with the 100 Acre Woods and Christopher Robin. I knew the lore about how A.A. Milne wrote these stories for his son. Yet, I had never read any of the books.
Of course, Ethan wouldn't be our story's hero if he let her get away with that. The man is romantically relentless, determined that he won't spend Christmas apart from the woman he loves more than anything. Even still, he gives her every chance to keep him at arm's length once he arrives on board the cruise ship, while hoping deep down inside that she doesn't take those opportunities. But Ethan means to make this relationship last for the rest of their lives, and his resolve that Sophia be sure of not just his feelings for her but hers for him are heart-warming.
Though The Bite of Silence is the third story in Ms. Hughes's Biting Love series, it can be read on its own. As a fan of the series, I admit that, while I enjoyed seeing the world of the vampires outside of Meiers Corners, I did kind of miss that zany little town Ms. Hughes made me fall in love with. Still, The Bite of Silence is everything I've come to expect from one of Ms. Hughes's stories; sexy, engaging, and oh-so-much fun!
4241 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 to this cookbook quite regularly when I want a low cal/ low fat or healthy version of foods I enjoy. Very user friendly and you don't need to purchase a bunch of weird ingredients.
7866 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent@ Classic Lovecraft. It will keep you up at night! Wonderful for those who enjoy a good scare and a good read. Excellent value for the price. Would recommend it to old fiends and new!
This is the second book that I have come across in less than a week that I feel should be taught to our children beginning as early as elementary school because there will always be enough.
This is supposed to be the first in a new series. The author is going to have to be exceedingly clever to continue this pace in future volumes, particularly since Ky is only a merchant captain. However, the mercenary company that hired her to house the fifty hostages has actually made an offer of a commission in their unit. Ky might not be a civilian much longer.
7657 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Some reviewers mentioned there were some spelling and grammar errors in this book, but I didn't really notice anything. I thought this was a nice world created here and the author does a good job letting it unfold.
All of our young heroes have to take on more responsibility and come up with ideas to help save Skandia; it was great to see our heroes shoulder these responsibilities with grace. Having Halt in the book for the majority of the story was great, he is my favorite character of the bunch.
So, yea, I did enjoy it. I might have to pick up some more of Scott's books, as well as some others with this type of subject, as there are some that I've been eying.
Levin speaks with authority on the issue of Supreme Court responsibility and the division of power among the three branches of the U.S. government. He is a Constitutional lawyer so he is certainly qualified to write a book such as this. However, this book doesn't necessarily present the strongest case against Supreme Court authority and abuse of power and many of its arguments are weak and sometimes contradictory. One of the arguments the author makes throughout the book, for example, is that a law that has been voted into place by the people should almost always stand; without interference from the Supreme Court or any other court trying to overturn it. But what this type of argument fails to point out is that, since the United States was founded as a Republic form of government, the rights of all people- majority, minority, and otherwise- must be respected and upheld. Rights are not up for a vote, but based on Levin's reasoning, he seems to think it's okay to take away certain rights if the ballot results say so.
7466 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series starts out with Educating Jane Porter, a sub who has had a very rough experience with a previous dom. She is a party planner who is putting together a weekend for some rich mogel's. While there she falls for the birthday boy and gets to enjoy some interesting experiences (I will not spoil the fun!!). I would recommend to anyone who enjoys BDSM and some MFM relationships!
2674 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely love this author! I don't have all her books yet, I'm spacing out the fun. She writes every one about the same characters, but so completely different. You always think so THAT is why somebody acts the way they do. It is completely believable to that character even if the outcome is completely different from the last book you read by the same author about the same character.
Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon
It took me a while to get into the book, but ultimately I couldn't put it down. Oscar keeps wanting to be better, but -- like so many of us -- he "seem[s] to be allergic to diligence." The language -- quick moving and sharp -- moves fluidly between English and Dominican (Spanish) slang, with more references to science fiction and fantasy literature peppered in than I could keep up with. Diaz twists familiar tropes in interesting ways, as in his characterization of "nerd heaven -- where every nerd gets 58 virgins to role play with." The allusions range from the explicit -- "I'm going to be the Dominican Tolkien" -- to the implicit but obvious -- ""Hiding your doe-eyed, large-breasted daughter from Trujillo, however, was...like keeping the ring from Sauron" (Lord of the Rings) -- to the deep dive -- "Sucks to be left out of adolescence, sort of like getting locked in the closet on Venus when the sun appears for the first time in a hundred years" (which is an allusion to Ray Bradbury's wonderful story, "All Summer in a Day"). When Diaz tells of a Dominican teenager who rides a motorcycle between movie theaters because they share the reels to a single film, I recalled a similar sequence in the Italian film Cinema Paradiso. One ambitious reader has compiled annotations on many of the allusions online.
91 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The best true crime story ever. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a remarkable story. Well worth the purchase.
comportment," he writes. And this: "The sight of your face on that
3789 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. It keeps me very entertained. I can't put any of the books from this series down.
2308 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good
9955 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book starts out with an interesting format -- the main character, obviously Alice (a realtor), following short passages from the Lewis Carroll book 'Alice in Wonderland.' This quickly becomes quite annoying. Alice herself is a pathetic Xanax popping pill head who seems to be suffering from delusions of Wonderland (seeing the Cheshire cat, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee and other 'Through the Looking Glass' characters in her daily life. While the premise of the story sounded promising it failed to live up to any expectations I might have had regarding this author. I won't be seeking out any of her other stories.
674 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 A blood phobia isn't the worst phobia you can have - it's not as if you have to see blood all the time, right? Well... Try telling that to Lissiana Argenau, a relatively young vampire whose phobia really puts a damper on her quality of life (she is neither dead nor undead, thank you). It would be so conveniant to be able to keep the fridge stocked with a few bags of blood instead of having to feed the old-fashioned way without spilling even a drop!
2285 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read
I do wish I could have read this in order even though it can be read as a stand alone, the others are mentioned enough that I felt like I was missing out. Even though I was reading this out of order, I got attached to the characters pretty easily.
5983 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this story, I am only said it was so short. I have read the follow up book and even the two after that and can't wait to get the newest one that is out so I can continue to follow the exciting story of this couple.
**** Very good beginning to what appears to be a series or trilogy. The plots are all tied up by the end, but many sub-plots are left dangling. I would very much like to find out how one or two of them end up, especially the one from the academy.
7119 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In 1820s Los Angeles the Governor and his supporters make life hard on the caballeros, natives and monks; even high born women feel his wrath. Only one brave soul stands up against the injustice. That is Zorro the fox. Can he turn the tide and wake the caballeros, who just want to drink and party, to their true calling as defenders of the people. Or will he eventually get caught ad brought to the Governors Justus as the scoundrel that he is?
4038 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All of JD Robb/Nora Roberts books are great. I have collected them for years and am buying them again if I do not have in hardback. This story takes us off planet and into another murder. As usual Eve takes care of business and pleasure with her man. Read any of her books and you will be hooked. I do not know of anyone that has read one and has not liked it. Happy Reading.
731 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 reliable, a lot of good reading. kindle edition is veru comfortable when travelling. the paper has already recommended itself for a long time
849 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All the sisterhood books are great
7520 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I like Jayne Rylon's writing but this left me cold. I have to agree with the writer who gave the book two stars. I just couldn't get into the book and it was just boring. I couldn't finish it and I am putting it down hoping to finish it. The sex scenes were even boring because it was more about the experiment than the two people involved. Jayne does a lot better than this and a lot of reviews were good but this just may not have been the book for me. It happens sometimes but do not let this review deter you from buying her work. She has great books.
This collection starts with an essay published in 1950 where he argues the virtues of the crime novel as literature and does a very good job . This essay was originally published in The Atlantic magazine.
A light but fun story!
I recommend Grimm because the stories allow those that can read the opportunity to exercise their mind in the "original" virtual space (imagination).
In October, while training for a new position at my job, my trainer began to talk to me about Dave Ramsey. He explained that he was debt free and he only wish he had started the plan sooner. His passion and excitement were contagious.
9581 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I think readers give an author much more leeway in a short story than they might otherwise for a novel. A lot needs to be said in a few pages. Concepts must be distinct.
Jake is just sex on a stick as far as I am concerned. He is hot, a PI and has a serious jones for Remi who is finding being a werewolf and attracted to another man all a bit confusing. Jake is protective, loving and super Alpha. He also has a motorbike AND a leather jacket. Which I kinda liked as I spent most of my 3rd year of high school drooling over the guy in front of me with the leather jacket. Merroow. Jake is a total top and there is just a wee bit of BDSM and much smex.
3922 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This werewolf romance series by Langley gets better with each offering! In Without Reservations , we met Chay's slightly homophobic friend, Remi. He was made a werewolf by Jake, who is also his mate but hesitant to reveal the fact. But, the real reason behind Remi's attitude is heartbreaking and shocking. Physical abuse from his father was hinted at in the previous installment, but now the truth is fully revealed.
6437 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 love the stories
I also read one book after another (with, as I said the exception of book 1 - though I'm seriously considering a re-read to remember where it all began) and I definitely have a book hangover, I've DNF'd two stories since I finished this series (yesterday) already. Send recs ASAP!
Newt Gingrich's "Winning the Future" has a great discussion of this process as well.
Grade: A
The story is told from multiple points of view. Some of the characters are likable and some despicable, but all are about to be in deep trouble as the plasmids multiply and prepare for takeover of the people of Earth. And those cats! Warning: the scenes with the cats are not for the squeamish.
This book was provided by Waterbrook Multnomah for review without compensation.
Only 4 stars because I wish it was longer, it has great potential for a full length novel.
While I do personally recommend reading all the books in this series - just because I've honestly loved them - they can easily be read as stand alone stories and doing so won't detract from your enjoyment of them.
unhappy the outcome. Is this not the point of our existence?
4281 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 wonderful words, and illustrations........great to read out loud
541 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love it and all of Allison Brennan's books that I've read so far! I strongly recommend this book and all of her others, as well.
9023 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series portrays women as, loyal, and in command. Melina Dmitros, captain of a battleship and a member of the Alliance has fought her way up in using her intelligence and her skills. Wulf, and Prime worrier finds his true mate in the captain of the battleship that comes to rescue them from the reptilian like Antareans. Great Sci-fi, Great romance.
9087 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I couldn't resist this book considering it's based off of my hometown so I thought why the heck not and I'm glad I did. After reading this I wanted more from Koko Brown, she's a very talented writer. This book was filled with humor, sex (um, yeah - good sex) and an overall pretty damn good IR romance and it didn't hurt that Tristan was utterly delicious. I also liked that Chloe had it together (very nice touch). The only reason it scored 4-stars in my book...it wasn't long enough. I would recommend this book.
and the repeated disruption of a decent story with gratuitous sex.
5754 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This did not impress me. The writing is less than interesting, I couldn't get get through much of the book at all. The information is no more than a reasonably intelligent person couldn't dicer watching the better westerns that have been made over the years.
6028 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Howie Carr is a columnist for the 'Boston Herald' and has a syndicated radio talk show. This book is based on both the public record and his interviews. The 'Preface' provides the background to this book. The 'Prologue' serves to introduce us to the Bulger brothers. Politician Billy, then the president of the University of Massachusetts, and James, on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. Chapter 1 tells of the family history. James Michael Curley was the admired politician of the day. The family was poor but intact. The South Boston neighborhood had "the lowest crime rate in the city" (p. 26). Billy and James went on separate paths. Chapter 2 tells of the "Governor's Council" and their governmental function (pp. 42-43). [Is it different in your state?] Who was responsible for corruption in Massachusetts (p. 53)? Could "four innocent men" be railroaded to prison for a crime they didn't commit (p. 59)? Did "social engineering" change South Boston from a law-abiding working-class enclave into a community divided by class and ethnic tensions (p. 68)? Who benefitted?
4446 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have to say that I loved this book! I could not put it down! Such a sweet story of enduring love from Fitzwilliam's perspective, and learning to love from Elizabeth's. The cameo appearance of Jane Austen and her father the Reverend George Austen was also a treat.
It should be stressed for the novice to this subject, all three volumes of Capital provide a scientific explanation, as Marx put it, of how the Capitalist system works from the perspective that labor is the underlying essence of all value. If one accepts the basic assumptions made early in Chapter 1 of Capital, Volume 1--that abstract labor is the source of value(1)--Marx's logic flows well, not only through Volume 1, but all the way through Volume 3.
Hicks is a fine stylist whose prose sparkles with beautifully crafted sentences. The book resurrects a little known person from the bloody pages of the Civil War and focuses on the horrible cost of warfare.
Every chapter starts this way with Callie with the detectives and then returns to the story of her initial abduction and torture. Callie is abducted from a European airport and sold by gypsies to Judgment - an institution which deals in female sex slaves. The girls are rounded up stripped of their clothes, their freedom, their choice and their dignity. They are subjected to the most appalling beatings and torture and rape in order to bring them to heel.
818 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed reading this book. It was exciting and intriguing. I read this book in one and a half days. Suzanne wrosch.
Tuttle's writing style here reminds me of Alec Bledsoe's Eddie LaCrosse books, or Steven Brust's Jhereg series - goodhearted fantasy-noir.
The narrator does a good job of giving the multiple points of views their own personality and the author does a fantastic job of telling the story in multiple points of views. He also does a great job on character development. Although, there were times when I felt that the development was a little drawn out. For instance, the main character Catrin discovers her abilities early on in the story but doesnt really use them a lot. There is a lot of time spent building up to things during the story and sometimes the end result falls a little flat.
1214 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't get enough of Jennifer Crusie! This bundle is a a great value and I enjoyed that all 4 stories were intertwined. I can't wait to read more of Jennifer's books!!
I cannot wait for book ten!
The paper also reports US sports (it is a newspaper for people who speak English living in China, much like the Paris Tribune) and entertainment. It was rather a shock, in my first Kindle issue, to finish reading about the structural damage to various dams in western China, then 'flip' the page to see a headline about Angelina Jolie expecting twins.
Peter Decker is attracted to Rina Lazarus, a practising, young Jewish widow, who lives with her two sons in the compound. Could Sarah Adler have been mistaken for Rina? Rina recalled her dependency when she was with Yitzchak. That paranoia encircled her again The invisible fear shackles had to be broken.
54 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Catch Me If You Can is an interesting story documenting a five year crime stint like no other. He was the ultimate con man with balls of steel and he impersonated a pilot, a doctor, a teacher - while bilking banks out of millions of dollars. Having seen the movie, the book is quite different...as is often the case. However, it kept me engaged and was a very worthwhile read.
7710 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I am revising my review DOWN to one star, based on this author's responses to negative reviews, including mine. First he says he's not getting into "a pissing contest" with me, yet he had no trouble doing so with three or four other one-star reviewers (which he conveniently disremembers)...excuse me, one exception: He sicced his "professional editor" Sally Berneathy on Mr. Spadaro.
1760 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i had the paperback of this series it keeps you reading i reread this book all the time it rocks
They rivalry and fighting to get the other gets to a one point that one of them is ready to drop off all pass feuds,cause she's having guilty thoughts for what had done to the other one. The story is funny ,humorous and make you think that sometimes that no everything you see or hear about it is true. People act hardcore to protect themselves for hurting o protect others cause that's how big is their heart not thinking about what can happen to them but what's happening to others.
And all this talk of food makes me wonder why she and Ed aren't at least 300 pounds! I've seen Ms. Mayes at a book fair and she is not overweight and not slender model size--just normal. In reading the first half of the book, I found myself wondering how much weight she must have gained! I truly hope that her future writings will return to prose less obsessed with food!
1576 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great read. Ms Gardwood is one of my all time favorite authors. Excitement, drama, intrigue, everything you could possibly want
471 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Always on the lookout for authors that I have not read yet. Glad I discovered Allison Brennan..will be reading the rest of this trilogy and then on for more..
book suggestions sorted by genre, and no porn to sift through.
9217 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can not remember being more surprised and delightfully entertain by an writer I did not know. Iolo writes with commonsense and passion. Doing exactly what many of us need = a moment of escape from reality. Very entertaining.
Under Bates's successors as editors of Astounding, Orville Tremaine (1933-1937) and, especially, John Campbell (1937-1971), science fiction became much more sophisticated and idea-oriented, and, after Bates stopped editing Astounding, his own writing matured along with the field. This anthology collects two stories Bates wrote for Tremaine, "A Matter of Size" (1934) and "Alas, All Thinking" (1935), and one he wrote for Campbell, "Farewell to the Master" (1940).
7265 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in this set,which incidentally is extremely good value. But then I hit a small snag. I found I did not enjoy the third book and it was very difficult to "fast forward " to the next one. Not insuperable, but it would be nice to be able to move from one book to another. I have not yet read the complete set.
Diaz is an amazing writer the pacing, the style, and the language are unique and at times, like I said, almost compulsively readable. Still, I found Drown to be angry, raw and compelling in a way that this just wasnt.
It starts out like a horror/werewolf story but quickly becomes a credible account of creatures coming through energy portals into this world from a parallel universe.
"S.S. Van Dine" (whose real name was Willard Huntington Wright) published the first 11 Philo Vance novels from 1926 through 1938. The last novel was published posthumously in 1939. They seem very dated, both in style and in content. Wright, it seems to me, had not nearly enough knowledge of forensics or police procedure as it existed in his day to be writing novels that require it. His style comes off as dated and stuffy. It is for me, uninteresting. Take, for example, the prose of Raymond Chandler. His sentences are so delicious that, having read one, reading the next one is an imperative. Van Dine's sentences are so flavorless that, having read one, I'm dying to find another book -- and regretting that Chandler and Agatha Christie are dead because I've read all of theirs.
Maggie Shayne did a wonderful job of keeping the stories interesting and the action was paced well. I enjoyed every moment of these stories and I will definately recommend this whole series. As a matter of fact, I already have. So, if you want a book ripe with action, vampires and steamy love scenes, then, the whole Wings In The Night Series are the ones for you.
Simon swoops in to take care of Becky after her attack when he realizes she is his mate. He wants to mark her as his and has to control himself while Becky comes to terms with the changes that are happening so fast.
Hope I don't make this mistake again
6635 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The was a very interesting story of survival. What made it interesting was the story line centered around how very young teens and even preteens would handle the catastrophe of being left on their own to handle an apocalyptic situation. They have some serious ups and downs and have to fight not only to feed and house themselves in the high country, but also fight a couple of groups of vicious grownups who harass them.
1682 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Stay with this one. I wasn't sure at first what I was getting into when I started reading. By the time I finished, Elyn became one of my heroes.
Grace Jamison held so many secrets. And once they're revealed, Trick became ashamed of his harsh words and actions.
6.) No religious or alternative lifestyle agenda or promotion;
The Bourgeoisie tore asunder the feudal society. It left no other nexus between man and man than naked self-interest (cash payments). It created one freedom: free trade.
What starts out as a hasty rescue winds up as more of a heartfelt romantic tale complete with smart, sassy and sexy dialogue as only Emma can conjur. This is one short tale that packs alot of romantic pillow talk and honest character development that will make you "sigh" and beg Emma for more, more, more of those West/Evans's stories.
- Tati, you are the eldest, all your sisters, especially your small sis of 5 years, really needs your help & support .... OH NOOOOOOOO, I caaaaaaant, I am hopelessly in LUV.
2135 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found this entertaining, erotic and sexy. I liked seeing something other than humans destroying one another and working out fixes. I liked the magnetism between the male and female and that she wasn't brain washed to see him only as a savage.
everyone know that this seller also contacted me so quickly...also another note is that the book
8910 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read just like Agatha Christie. Lots of fun facts about 1930's Britons I didn't know. Guess I've read to many as I knew who the murderer was before the end of the book.
Editing: 4 1/2 Stars
D'Arc experiments with the mating rules and rituals she introduced in the first book and I liked seeing the happy ending at the end, but felt that the solution to the conflict seemed to happen too conveniently. I also felt that the romance was slightly impeded by Jared's hesitancy and seemed to fast-track too quickly after when he made the decision to be with Adora to make up for the time lost. Nevertheless, I was enraptured by D'Arc's world. Bringing together dragons, war and love, D'Arc is readily able to transport readers to another time, giving them an escape that they will sure to remember.
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There's also the issue of empathy. Of identification with character, which is BIG in contemporary fiction. To put it bluntly, I couldn't. The title character -- Oscar Wao, the 'Wao' being Domo pronunciation of 'Wilde' -- is SO NOT ME. But neither is the authorial narrator, or any of the less developed characters, most of whom are cartoonish. In the end, I actually felt guilty about my revulsion from Oscar; I knew that I'd have been one of his persecutors if he'd dared to hit on me for sympathy in high school or college. Maybe that was Diaz's point. Maybe not.
Set in medieval times when the Black Death is sweeping through Europe, Devil's Lair is an imaginative retelling of Dante's Inferno. Four characters travel through the circles of Hell on their way into the Devil's lair to reclaim the Holy Grail from Lucifer. The four characters are: the friar William of Ockham; Nadja, an epileptic young woman who sees visions during her seizures; the poet Giovanni Boccaccio; and Marco da Roma, a soldier believed by his fellow travelers to be a member of the Knights Templar.
4488 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For five years Alice has been in the clutches of her kidnapper, Ray. She is abused, beaten, and raped. Ray promises that if she dares to escape or tell anyone, he will visit her family and kill them. Alice feels like a living dead girl in a shell that is continually tortured. Alice is getting too old. Ray starves her to keep her body child-like and gives her pills to stop her period, because at fifteen years of age Alice has outgrown the ten-year-old physicality she had when Ray abducted her. So, Ray uses her to find his next victim. He sends her to the park to scope out a new girl to kidnap. Alice is not the protagonist's real name, but the name given to her by Ray. Ray himself is never physically described in detail, which brings to mind how it's said pedophiles can be the nondescript guy-next-door. This book is chilling and gripping. Because it's disturbing, I don't recommend it for everyone.
Again, while many of the 'editorials' seem to have been written by High School students taking a journalism class, many of the news pieces are very, very information. Indeed, some of the news pieces about American politics are more informative than the sound bites we tend to get from our news sources.
Following Marx's death his movement evolved into a parliamentary movement the Social Democratic Party. Communism as a modern political phenomena dates from 1917 when splinter Social Democrats followed Russia's lead and developed small conspiratorial parties who were committed to the seizure of power by force. Stalinism is an offshoot of this system and is a form of state terror aimed at ensuring the survival of unpopular anti democratic regimes.
prefer, but these are well worth the money. I am hoping for more stories written from the authors of this period.
Well recommended if you have that Spanish language background and sci-fi fantasy understanding. If you go into this without understanding Spanish and not having read any sci-fi, you're going to run into a *lot* you are confused by. You can either just accept that is going to happen or have a web browser nearby to help you translate.
Mr. Darcy and Miss Bingley. Lizzy and Mr. Wright. They come to meet each other and things explode. It's fantastic!!!! It's a pleasant quick read.
Amber Eyes made me cry more than once. Not only cry - I sobbed out loud. What a beautiful love story Maya Banks has released. With an innocence air, Amber Eyes is just an amazing tale of love and trust. Kaya is a victim of her surroundings almost. She ran away from kidnappers early in her life and pretty much grew up on her own. She didn't rely on anyone for anything - until Hunter and Jericho. The love these men showed Kaya more than once made me swoon and sigh at the gentleness of their touches and the love the three shared.
What happened to the concentration camps? To the Jews? To the American People? To the freedom in America?
3648 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 enjoyable read
James is working in the ER when an accident victim comes in and it turns out to be his ex-wife, Lorna. Their marriage ended years ago after a miscarriage but they still care for each other. James helps her recover from her accident and they eventually find their way back to each other--despite her medical issues, despite her disapproving family, despite his new girlfriend and despite all their past secrets.
3- The incredibly sexy Scrabble game that took place! I will never look at a Scrabble board the same way ever again! ^_^
2643 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. The sex was HOT. This trio made a lovely mnage. I look forward to more. It would be great to have the entire series in one collection.
6681 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have really enjoyed this book, and I can. not wait to see what happens on their new world. Sorry she was hurt but glad she realized that she (fox) had a place there too. With her own job to do.
3057 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book, originally written just after the sinking of the Titanic, reflects the attitudes of the period in which it was published, especially with regard to the distinct roles of men and women. Obviously bereft of the insights derived from the discovery of the Titanic, it nevertheless raises two provocative issues: a fire in the coal bunker and unruly passengers being shot. However, I wish to clarify the matter of pictures which the mixing of reviews for two different editions has created. The text of the free public domain version is well-formatted but lacks photographs. The $.99 edition from MacMay is equally well-formatted, but it DOES have photographs. The decision, therefore, is whether the inclusion of the photos is worth spending a dollar rather than getting the text for free. I think the photos, while not spectacular, greatly enhance the presentation and would therefore recommend the MacMay edition.
This book deals with the issue of Lordship salvation. In other words, can Jesus be your Savior without being your Lord? MacArthur answers "No."
At least this passage uses more or less normal Spanish, but elsewhere the language is regional, street slang, or as often as not obscene. Yet Daz combines it with English in such a way that you don't need to know what everything means in order to be swept away:
Karigan G'ladheon is fleeing from her school, where she has just been suspended, to her home, but along the way she encounters a dying Green Rider. The man has been shot with two black arrows. This Green Rider, one of the King's elite messenger service, with his dying breath, manages to convince Karigan that she must complete his mission and deliver the message he's carrying to the King. She agrees and is soon fleeing the very assassins that shot the Green Rider.
This is another winning book by Karen Rose with all elements working brilliantly in tandem. It's well written with good dialogue and I plan to continue the series.
This book has it all Tons of imagination, well written characters, suspense, and much humor. He has a way of putting the reader right in the midst of all the action.
The gal is everything you want in an alpha character. She didn't need the guy for protection. Actually, she managed to do more damage by herself than an entire army could ordinarily accomplish. The guy..... well, let's just say he's awesome, has brothers (deep sigh of happiness) (brothers mean future story possibilities!) and is both rich, accomplished on his own, and oh--- the hereditary leader of his planet.
this book is also a story of questions, such as "are our lives fated?"; "do we live again?",
Walt Longmire, the sheriff of Absaroka County, is a backwoods lawman with an easygoing manner and a no-nonsense way of dealing out justice. He patrols the open wilds of Wyoming in a pickup truck he calls the bullet, is trying to get over losing his wife, and figuring out a reason to get up every morning in a house that's only half-built.
957 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mary Jane Holmes exihibits Great Character developement in a witty and intruiging if slightly implausible plot. Beware certain characters are doomed and be ready to weep for their demise.
5430 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As I wrote in my review of Frank Tuttle's other Markhat the finder work, Dead Man's Rain, I really enjoy reading about Markhat the detective and his crazy noir fantasy-world of trolls, half-dead vampires, sooth-sayers, and humans. I got Dead Man's Rain for free but actually paid the $2 for this "book" after finishing Rain and wanting more Markhat. I put book in quotations because both stories are very, very short. Adding to the vexation of getting to the end of a short piece of fiction and wanting more, the last 20% or so of the Kindle editions of both Markhat works consist of previews of other Samhain Publishing books which are not even written by Frank Tuttle. This was very disappointing to say the least.
8414 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome story that has created it's own story that you can read alone if you want to. I enjoyed the first book of the series and plan on buying the other story (#3) when available.
2847 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very well constructed and well written WW II story in which the events are told from a citizen's point of view. The book deals with choices that have to be made between loyalty to family or country and the consequences of these choices - or, maybe it is destiny. Although it is fiction, I can highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in war history of the Far East.
1977 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 it is a good book for tween boys. i would recommend it to other parents to buy for their kids
Full of interesting facts and information. Everyone can glean a morsel, from the novice Christian to the veteran student of the Bible.
5302 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you are in financial debt, and need a boost digging out of the hole, then The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is an excellent starting point. As Ramsey points out though the choice to start down the path to being debt free is up to you. He provides the plan and you provide the initiative.
He can smell and sense Remi's attraction to him, but Remi is not ready
I liked the start of the book, but I kept waiting for something to happen. There really didn't seem to be that much drama. The big issue was her working so much and even that wasn't a huge issue. Her family totaly accepted her and Rafe getting together and same with his family so no problems there. Instanly they decide they love each other and have wasted the last several years not being together so no issue there. It was kind of boring at times and repetative. Her family told her the same things over and over. She was to skinny, she worked to hard, she lived to far away. I bought it on my Kindle so I skimmed pages, but if I had it in book form, I would have skipped to the end. Some of the scenes were good and the characters were both nice, but I just wanted the book to be over.
This particularly well written tale have our revenge seeking group going after and extreme wife beater and a husband and wife team who abuse horse.
This would NOT be the book to start with. I asked the author if the books could be read out of order, and he replied in the affirmative. However, I would not recommend doing that, as this book is largely about set up and development rather than action and adventure.
Characters are beautifully defined and described, with personal insecurities and preferences that are easy to relate to and understand, with conflicts occurring as characters seek to overcome their differences and fears to make connections that are both imminently destined and oh so right. There are sexy and sensual scenes that serve to enhance the connections between the characters so well defined and displayed by witty conversations and asides, obvious protectiveness and chemistry that is apparent to all.
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4384 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this short story. On The Edge is a very hot and sexy read! I definitely recommend it! Happy reading!!
2898 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Knitting is an activity that is almost like meditation. You knit and your brain slows down focusing on one thing knit two purl one. Slowly you start to think about some things you don't want to think about, things you need to address or not address. Mary Baxter therapy for dealing with her daughter's death is joining a knitting club and finding a way to deal with this unbearable loss. This book was sad but uplifting as well. I enjoyed it very much.
9085 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Am not goin to describe this book cause the description and other review alredy done that, but i love this book miss koko did it again.
I did enjoy rolling my eyes at this guy's stupidity, as well as the appearances of the characters from previous books. On the down side, his "little friend" in this book (who pretty much derails his relationship,) also figures into the new series, Halle Shifters. I cringe to think that she will be an important character there, as she is selfish, immature and not at all likable. Unfortunately, she was given a "special connection" to a really great secondary character. What's with her and these "special connections" to the male characters? Maybe we'll get lucky and she'll mature some. Otherwise, I doubt the new series will be as enjoyable as the previous books. I do highly recommend Bear Necessities, (the first book in the new series,) and luckily she's unconscious throughout most of it!
Most romances introduce drama or tension into the relationship to build a story. Too often for my taste it is based solely on angst; here, the author gave the couple a more substantial, albeit tragic, plotline. Hayden and Josh have been apart for five years following one disastrous night that destroyed Hayden's life and his trust in Josh. A night he doesn't even remember. Now, the Elders have requested they become mates to unite their warring clans. Can they heal enough to do so? I won't spoil it here, but the storyline was just too dark for me, leaving a pall of sadness over the HEA.
3410 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely love the "funny" werewolves of J.L. Langley. After Without Reservation, here it is With Love: Dev is a strong werewolf who arrives to Asheville for business. Like every good werewolf he wants to meet the local Alpha to give his respect to the leader. But the local alpha is a really piece of shit: when he meets him the alpha is trying to rape Lainey, an omega werewolf. So Dev saves Lainey only to find that he is his mate.
4494 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the most horrifying stories I have ever read simply because it happens every day to innocent little girls and boys across the nation. I live in a county that has one small town and is mostly rural, yet there are more than 100 registered pedophiles in my area alone, at least one on my street. My grandson cannot play in his own yard safely, so he's stuck in front of the X-box. Elizabeth Smart was one of the very few miracle girls that eventually get to go home. But I saw some of Alice's symptoms in Eliz. Smart even though she was missing for only months, not years. Most are thrust into God's arms long before their time. I recommend this short book, but warn that it is a very painful read.
They referred to supposed errors in geography and history, which I find largely pointless. For example, geographers complained that Diamond referred to Eurasia as a single continent rather than separately to Asia, North Africa, and Europe. Thats nitpicking, as far as Im concerned. And many of these errors could simply be differences of opinion. Academics are unbearably dogmatic and dismissive of those who reject their pet theories.
7736 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Odd little book but very readable., Af first I did not think I would like this book but as I read on I really began to like it.
2763 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wildwood Dancing is a fairytale retelling of the best kind. Juliet Marillier deftly weaves coming of age, 1500/1600s fantasy, Romanian lore, the nature of sisterhood and friendship, and romance in a gorgeous and compelling novel.
4738 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love reading mini novels and you can't go wrong when it's by Jane Porter. Yet another great read by this amazingly talented author. I fell in love with Estrella. She is not only beautiful, but she is strong, compassionate and determined. Carlo is the man you want to hate, but instead end up wishing he was yours. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Not only did the character's personalities draw you in, but the story-line makes you want to reach out and help those that are less fortunate. I highly recommend this mini novel. It's a perfect marriage of love, hate, romance and philanthropy.
We are anxious to make a few changes and pay things a little differently- and Dave is VERY motivational to help it happen. What a great gift for yourself or someone you love--- MONEY FREEDOM!
Cezar is the bad guy in all of this. Quite unfair really, but of course children can't be expected to know what they want - or is that really true? Jena doesn't get exactly what she wants either, but she apparently accepts her other gift happily. And Costi? Well, he got the hard end of the bargain.
1571 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read the reviews my many other readers and was amazed at the low ratings some of them gave. I thought this was a great book - couldn't put it down once I started reading it.
Rohyr Essendri is a high-born True Bloods; ruler and a skilled warrior who defends the realm of Ylandre, however he always displays integrity and respect for others, even the family members he is not fond of.
There is suspense, mystery and pleasant times with old friends in BLIND MALICE. Now that I've read this one, it's on to another in this series. These are very enjoyable mysteries.
The following nicely illustrates how net (new) investment (productivity increases) took place before medium of exchange, while (1) also illustrating how such net (new) investments spurred trade between separated communities; and (2) clarifying Marx's confusion as to what came first to alter social relations, (i) machines; or (ii) something else preceding machines...
Dakota figures they will only stay long enough to be scared away but until then they are handy to have around and they definitely improve the scenery. But will she be able to act on her lustful feelings or will she discover why they are really on her ranch? Are they each what the other needs to heal and have a strong life together?
Juli Erickson
9608 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great book.
At under 200 pages, Living Dead Girl is a gut wrenching tale about abuse and molestation. This is not an easy read for the narrator is very graphic in her abuse and what goes on in her mind. Elizabeth Scott has written a gripping tale and the ending will shock you.
Remi is a brave character, but he has not the force to face his father's brutality alone. He is for attitude and nature, a submissive: he needs the help, but over all the added force of his mate, Jake. And Jake is an alpha male, and a dominant character both in life then in sex. So he is the right mate for Remi.
6730 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Amazon's Curse built on relationships and events that developed in The Vampire's Bride by Showalter. The book can stand alone but is so much better if you know the back story. My rating would have been different if I hadn't already connected with the characters while reading the previous book.
*Reviewed by Teresa D. for VampireRomanceBooks.com*
7287 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a fantastic love series by B.J. Daniels. All of her books are great and you won't want to put any of them down until you have finished them.
1865 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like the author's way of telling a story and this was an entetaining story suuitable for young readers as well as adults
The only problem I have with this is that I find no way to navigate directly to the Table of Contents. I have to navigate to the "beginning," which takes me to the first story, and page backward from there.
2508 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent book! Timely delivery
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As a Christian I didn't object to the sermon concerning giving of one's self, after he recovers and attends church with Georgiana but the inclusion of the Jane Austen prayer towards the end of the story was just too much...too long. I skipped over it.
For readers who like a larger percentage of story in their erotic reads - I encourage you to pick this one up.
2128 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought this book was amazing. It had suspense and romance. It was tastefully writen all the while keeping it sexy and making you want more.
89 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting great read. Loved it. It would have been better if the author left out most of his "conquests" which really weren' t pertinent to the story.
I abhore novels where animals are killed so that made me very distressed. It is not necessary and seems to indicate that the author has no problem with animal abuse. I may be being unfair to her here, but that's the way it came across to me.
8725 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book had good potential, but never really went anywhere. It was also really hard to have any sympathy for the main character about halfway through the story. I wanted to stop reading but thought there surely must be more. Nope, I was wrong, instead the main character became more and more irritating and frustrating until I lost what little sympathy I had for her. There were characters and plot points that were never fully developed and should have been because they were the most interesting aspects of the story. There were a lot of loose ends that were left hanging. I could have really seen this book being very good, but it just got off tract and went nowhere.
2237 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Many of us must get out of our own way when it comes to reaching our goals. I found The Science of Getting Rich to be very informative. It helped me to get over negative thinking regarding obtaining wealth.
2060 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Touched by the same fate that haunted her brother all his life, Veronica doesn't know that she is an unreliable narrator. Or perhaps she does. In trying to make sense of her brother's life she is perhaps only vaguely aware that she is trying to make sense of her own. Just as she discovers what had happened to her brother, the truth is not very pretty, devastating, in fact. Which makes it all the more remarkable and understandable that the truth she was keeping from herself she only now, as a result of her brother's demise, allowed herself to reclaim. The more we know about Veronica the more we realize that the harsh picture she depicts of those with whom she is in relationship with, her husband in particular, are not as flawed as she makes them out to be. The flaws lie firmly in her body and soul and were sown in the past, along with her brother, now deceased.
A waitress by day and office cleaner by night, Kathy labors to forget her traumatic past. Until the evening when impossibly rich, ruthless and handsome Sergio Torrente takes her virginity. It doesn't take Sergio long to find out about Kathy's damning history-or that she's carrying his baby. He cannot love her, but he will marry her and be a father to their child.
For those who do not know it, there is another story called "Gorinthian" by the same author. It has the same characters in it and the first 20 pages or so will seem so familiar you'll wonder whether it is indeed the same story but from a slightly different perspective. However, for whatever reason, the author has decided to write a second book with the same characters but in a slightly different universe. For example, rather than a single chime above the hall, here there are four chimes. And a bit more disconcerting -- the characters do not appear to be vegetarians in the second book. And the history of events is repeated somewhat in both books, but it is different in each book even though it is describing the same event. It just seems weird and a little jarring to read one of these stories after the other. They are both good reads and if you liked the one you'll probably enjoy the other, as much for the story itself as for the differences between them. Maybe this is what "Mirrors of the World" means...
What I really like about this book is that despite how busy you might be, if you need a quick break, you can read a good little story and finish it, and then feel like you accomplished something for the day.
8857 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 To some, Heyer is an acquired taste; but for an enjoyable and well-written Golden Age mystery, look no further.
3701 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Entertaining for the whole family. Good series for kids starting to get into chapter books.
4005 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed the book. I think the author understood that belief is a tool for thinking. Like a computer operating system, "belief" will run whatever program you give it. The author invites you to make his assertions your new faith, and presents the new faith with logic to help you believe it. If seems that if you choose this new faith for yourself, much like you'd choose a computer program to install on an operating system, the program (faith) will generate financial success.
However, it is impossible to not grow older and a couple of days before her 15th birthday Ray realizes that she is not as little as she once was and he begins to abuse her even more. He is angry with the fact that she is growing up and he tells her that it is her duty to find a new little girl for him. Alice is sent to the park so that she can find the next "Alice" for him and there is an entire slew of events that follows after she finds this girl.
3652 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked that the bad guys were actually sort of good guys except Deparneiux but I think this book may have dwelled on Will's warmweed addiction for too long.
8687 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this book is about a girl who meets a king but she doesn't know it. they fall in love but his jealousy makes him leave her. then he kind of blackmail her to help him, wink wink,Five years later. great story and love the angst..
5886 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Holy Hot Guys Batman!! This book is definitely not for anyone under 18 or prudes it is Hot-Hot-Hot!!! Alexa meets Justin and then his brother Jason thinking they are one in the same. When something happens to her they both come to the rescue. One brother is an adrenalin junky that works on cars & the other is a businessman but both are hot as h-e-l-l! I listened to the audio version and the narrator did a fantastic job!
9998 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I believe I read this book faster than any other I've read - a very realistic and enlightening treatment of the subject. I've watched friends who had parents with Alzheimer's disease and have seen the terrible effects it produces.
5613 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this whole series. It really brings home the real lives affected by September 11. Ms. Kingsbury always finds real ways to incorporate God's presence in our lives, as well as the difficulties we all experience in a tragedy for us to realize that presence.
3569 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. Sure, there were a few potholes here and there. Yeah, the end of it is not nearly as exciting as the beginning. But....who wouldn't fall in love with Ryder. He can be devilish, and charming even when he's crude. His character is so fascinating. He never wavers who or wht he is. Love the chemistry b/w Jess and he. Hated for it to end. Worth the read. It's probably one of my fav's now, only because Ryder's personality is sooo outstanding.
8553 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book took me by surprise. I read LOTS of Harlequin medicals, but the author did something new by using POV of a secondary character along with hero's for the first qaurter of the book, because the heroine is intitially in a coma. that worked really well. I loved the history between the two. A very emotionally satisfying read.
In the beginning of the story, I found the angst so strong; it just took my breath away. The poetry Darcy noted for Elizabeth brought tears to my eyes. Some of what I consider in this relationship is explained by Aunt Gardiner's words as to Lizzy's parents' role and/or lack of it and how she always had to rely on herself ("her parents have not always been people Lizzy could depend upon in times of need. Lizzy has learned as a result to keep a great deal to herself, and it has been a concern of mine for some time that it might prove difficult for a man to earn her trust.") At times in this plot E. doesn't even have Jane with whom to discuss events and circumstances. Yes, we see what some describe as a vastly changed Mr. Bennet but I will maintain that his personality was always such but here we just read those traits manifesting in stronger terms. I always read Mr. Bennet as a lazy father who didn't want his bookroom invaded. He would not even take the time to hear "his favorite daughter" out, both in the warning about allowing Lydia to go to Brighton and when Elizabeth wanted to explain her change in opinion and feelings about Darcy. He always took the path of least resistance, in allowing Lydia to go to Brighton and in not putting down his foot on the behaviors of his daughters, even allowing the younger ones to "be out" and, lastly, in not having a heart-to-heart talk with his wife about curbing her tongue. A true ostrich with his head in the sand! I can't even address his actions in not protecting Elizabeth from Lady C.'s verbal assault - at this point he lost the right to call himself her father!
I have read reviews that Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire Mysteries are simplistic, weakly plotted and poorly written. By comparison's Lynsay Sand's first Argeneau novel "A Quick Bite" is best used as tinder for a good, roaring fire. Do not waste your money or your time.
A BATTLE OF WITS:
Very disappointed. Check the intro if you're a political student or if you're very interested in Marxism or 19th century history, but if you're into Communism, I suggest getting something else. (I absolutely hate Communism, personally, and I wanted to know it better to precise my opinion and thoughts, in case you were curious; I will have to find something else.)
8542 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a very captivating book. I really enjoyed it. Made me tear up on several occasions. A very heartwarming story. A real steal for free!
2529 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well, now...it's A.A. Milne. What can I say...favorite poems, Forgiven, The Little Black Hen, Waiting At The Window...The End.
1458 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sue Monk Kidd did her research very well. If you can understand how bees work then you can understand how people relate. This is a wonderful read.
358 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My first time reading it.
6810 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was one of the first books I bought when I got my kindle six months ago. I already had half the novels in dusty hard covers sought out and purchased over the years in that vanishing cave of mystery, the 2nd & often 3rd hand bookshop.
Again, the stories are packed with humor and action and one of my favorite thingsa happily ever after.
I would say it's a tale of survival, but at the same time it's not. It's not the perfect story of being able to overcome a situation, but the ending is satisfactory to my standards. This was really eye-opening and kind of scary. It seems like one of those books that parents and adults would not want their kids reading because it's SO true and parents want to protect their kids at all costs. However, I would say that this could be used as a learning tool between parents and kids to show that kids should never talk to strangers and should stay together as a group. Really good book, and definitely pretty dark. I'm going to need a light read after this to brighten my reading mood because this got me pretty down.
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Lilith is a fascinating character. I liked her very much. She is a very strong character with a kick ass attitude. She is a human vampire hunter, working for Section Seven and has a special gift, which allows her to track vampires. She sees this gift as a curse, but when a powerful vampire comes into her life with a business proposal, she finds out something about herself that totally shocks her.
1) Its a vampire story, so Im always curious to see the culture an author creates for such creatures. What the author creates is very sci-fi and unique.
8574 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I found this to be a sweet story with two loveable characters, James and Lorna. The author did a great job of depicting their walk from the past and into the future. I liked the medical detail she included; it made the story feel more real. The plot was predictable, but because of the relationship between the couple, it worked. I simply liked them too much to care. There were some sentences that could have been reworded to avoid using "had been" so much, especially at the very beginning. The story does have sex scenes, but they are tastefully done. Overall, a pleasant read.
9959 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the best parts of reading, for me, is being able to take a vicarious trip. Barbara Silkstone takes us to Miami, London, Paris, the English countryside. All the characters are compelling, and even the bad guys have their likeable moments. They are positively addictive. Alice's Secret Diary is back in my queue to read again.
Secure a big, fat nest egg for emergencies and retirement!
8250 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was such an enjoyable read and I respect the author. The characters interacted so intelligently and thoughtfully, and the background world fit together well. This is on my top ten list for this genre. And this genre is at the top of my list, though I have read all the classics of literature. This book is just pure pleasure to read. Books like this make life worth living. ;) Oh, and Nate and Joe were just extra special. \(^-^)/ (I know it's annoying in books when the french toast suddenly turns into waffles, or there are typos, but the reader gets the meaning of the thing and if you want a professional editor, expect to pay about five dollars more per book. Editors live pretty high, I imagine.)
There was some explicit bad language. There was no sex. Overall, I'd recommend this funny novel.
These three stories are good reading in their own right, if a bit dated by modern standards, and are also interesting illustrations of the way the SF field progressed in the 1930s.
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8116 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wow!!! That was crazy. I loved them all. Thanks for a great story. Wish I was 10 years younger all of a sudden.
My main problem with THE GATHERING is that I found it to be incredibly disjointed. While I understand the stream of consciousness style of writing the author uses (or in this case, has her narrator use,) it did not flow very well.
5216 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I highly recommend this book! This should be a must read for high school students. Most of the information provided is common sense stuff, but it's always good to read, as it serves as a good reminder when it comes to money management.
8313 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Again with this author's books some of the formatting is off. This isn't the fault of the author. The book is really good. Lots of emotion and can really relate with the characters.
5828 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 H. Beam Piper didn't invent the parallel universes concept, but he did more than almost anyone else to popularize it.
797 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Boba Fett sort of gets screwed, but turns it around when he starts screwing over the Yuzahn Vong. Very Cool.
I love Juliet Marillier's work, and this would be one of my first choices for showing teens the way into fantasy. It's a nice simple read, it only took me a couple of hours to read despite its apparent bulk. There is a hint of adult themes, with the groping that is aborted, but Jena reacts in an entirely appropriate way.
300 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 asdf
The world was a fairly interesting one as Karigan's own mission is set in the backdrop of political unrest in the kingdom of Sacoridia. A situation that is complicated even further by the fact that an evil mage has just damaged the magical wall that has protected the humans from the evil creatures that lurk in the Blackveil Forest and is killing Green Riders.
9426 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What can I say? This is a fast-paced ride through an all-too-plausible future. I was impressed with the pace of this book and thought the plot was terrific. If you think it could never happen here, strap in and hold on.
This book reminded me tremendously of Stephen King's Rose Madder. It had many similar elements, like a woman with an abusive ex, a supernatural being, and some other portions of the ending that I can't disclose. A big difference was that the main character, Izzy, had a thirteen year old son, Connor. Another major difference, of course, was the setting, so I guess this is the UK answer to King's novel. Having really enjoyed King's book, I certainly was not adverse to reading a similar one.
8775 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought and read this on release at the end of last year, but have only just realised I never reviewed it. Not sure why, because it's a cracking short novella, tightly paced and plotted, with the genuine creepiness and suspense that all good detective stories should have. Nothing can be taken on face value, especially when your new client - or rather client's spokesperson - Granny Knot is consciously deceiving the general public with a show of craziness, hiding a sharp brain. That she claims to be acting on behalf of a dead man, is something Markhat has to prove for himself - along with every other story told to him in this yarn.
509 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this series! Liz's sister is kidnapped from the park by their home when they were both very young. She testifies against the man she witnessed take her sister and he was put in prison for many years, only many years later it is discovered he was not the murderer. I highly recommend this book and the whole series!
4532 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Once upon a time, I was a little girl who disappeared.
409 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is simple to read, yet very complicated. It should be read by all those who wish to change from this dog eat dog world to a more humane, peaceful one.
5552 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm skeptical of any argument that attempts to rationalize (worse, generalize) human behavior based on our primitive understanding of how the brain actually works. This book makes a number of such generalizations and claims, but despite that, the general relationship advice is still sound and useful: how to listen, what to listen for, how and why you should remind her (continuously) that you still love her, when to press for answers and when to back off, and more. A quick and worthwhile read.
I highly suggest all readers check this book out. Follow the adventure of Mike,John, Howard,Desi, Yuie and many more young kids as they fight to survive.
Kern and major-domo goblin Sir Knobby; with a miscellaneous staff of goblins, phantoms, and magical creatures more or less real, are responsible for carrying out the often apparently lame-brained instructions of their irascible master. Anything from nurturing orphaned sea monsters to learning the correct cutlery arrangement for an Oomish engagement party to undermining the underpinnings of a bridge may be required of them at any time.
Jeanne Zabst
1594 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book had its own story line with loose ties to the first two books in the series. It was just as good. I Iike it when good overcomes evil and people are brought to justice. I would have liked to see some of the characters pay a little more for their transgressions. Out of the three, this was my least favorite, however, I still really liked it. I felt Colm could have been developed more.
The h was only ever selfish in wanting the H to teach her about debauchery. She was happy to sleep with him without any promise of marriage. At least the H wanted to marry her. When she seduces him for the second time in order to get out an arranged marriage, I just wanted to kill her. She does this all at the expense of the H. He should have married his mistress, at least he knew what he was getting into.
I suppose this book is not for anyone, since clearly there are plenty of negative reviews and my book club was evenly divided. But for me this was an exceptional read. I think this is one of those books that you will know right away if it's your cuppa or not - just read the first twenty pages and if you're not enjoying it by then, then it's probably not going to get better for you. For me - 5 stars. Just wonderful.
5414 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ray Malloy needs help in the worst way. His daughter has been allowed to basically run free and now Ray has a five-year-old varmint on his hands. Ray loves his daughter Melody more than anything in this world and wants her to be taught how to be a proper lady so he decides to hire a governess from the east coast to teach Melody girly stuff. Ray doesn't count on his attraction to the governess nor does he realize just how much she has to teach him as well.
I know what Kyle has on his mind and I know what happens.
My only real problem with it is some of the grammar is choppy and weird in places, but otherwise it's great for kids, and perfect for a bedtime story.
The real story of Carrie McGavock takes place in the house turned hospital and in the last twenty pages of the book. Everything else just feels like words to make the book longer and to make Carrie McGavock seem more 21st century rather than what she probably actually was.
9171 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This third book of the trilogy doesn't disappoint.
9054 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sommer is going to make a giant change in her life. She has decided to start her own catering company, and has refused all help from her family and friends. She wants to do this all on her own and to make sure of that she won't even take jobs from her families firm; which would have guaranteed instant success. Prior to opening she goes with her best friend to a psychic reading and the Ace of Pentacles is the tarot card that comes up. While Sommer does not believe in what the cards are saying, her friend does. She decides to take the advice of her friend and begins looking for a potential lover. Too bad there is only one man that she would ever consider for that role, Caleb. But, Caleb is a love 'em and leave 'em type of a guy and has been her confident and friend for years. Too bad he has also been the man who has held the starring role in all of her nighttime dreams, the son of her Godfather and in some ways a big brother.
4493 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is technically not on the banned books list, but that is only because it was published last year. I can pretty much guarantee it will be on this years list when it comes out. It might even displace Tango from the top.
9312 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Bible is always the BEST book anywhere ever! My entire family enjoy reading the Bible. I am thinking of getting another version.
"After all, one cant complain. I have my friends. Somebody spoke to me only yesterday."
9537 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read but needs to lead into the next adventure, giving a good glimpse into the next book and something to fuel the imagination.
5533 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Read the entire series and unfortunatley they are a bit repetitive (explain background in each book; which is great if you only read one or 2 of the series- don't have to read them all to understand what books are about. Definetely get them again.
5512 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 There is no way to navigate through the book. You have no idea what is in the book and you must stumble through page by page to find what is it it.
9149 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enjoyed the fact that Belle was a strong character. Loved Sean/Jack conflict. Wished it would have been a little harder for Belle to recognize Sean/Jack though.
The characters:
7100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I could not stop reading! I read from front to finish in one read. Could not put it down even to sleep. A short great book!
Feelin' the Vibe is a good contemporary story that covers a lot of ground, such as old lovers, infertility, adoption and faithfulness. Ms. Dow does a great job of creating believable characters and allowing the readers to care about them. However, I found Devin to be one of the most self-absorbed characters ever. There seemed to be no end to his feeling of entitlement. On the other hand, the story was fast-paced and kept the reader caught up in what would happen next. I recommend Feelin' the Vibe to all readers and especially those who want to know what happened to Devin and Clark.
I loved the style of the book - the rambling sentences that took us into Stella's mind. I loved the time she spent in Jamaica, and the fact that she had the guts to do this trip (it is something I've done myself, on a similar whim!! I can totally relate!). Stella teaches us that you dont' have to be stuck in your rut and conform - go and do what makes you feel good! Have fun!!
This book adds to the chorus of books and research which emphasizes that our state of mind, rather than any particular strategy, determines our level of success. This was a key learning for the author from her interviews with the six-figure women. The messy, internal work that needs to be done is the authors initial focus in this book.
I highly recommend this book for long time fans and for new readers who like don't have the time to invest in getting to know a new author that they may not like after all.
1787 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What's the most pressing problem facing our nation? Well, there are a ton to choose from. You could say external forces looking to exterminate us. That would certainly be valid, but I'm always been more of an implosion versus explosion guy in terms threats. Frankly, I think our own seditionists are the biggest threat to our liberty. They'll bring down this country far earlier than any terrorists ever will. Over the last forty years the radicals have marched through our organizations, universities, and government and allowed what was once the counter-culture to become the culture. Nowhere is this more true than in our judiciary wherein the laws crafted by our representatives in the legislature have been struck down by judges who think it is their role to teach us what we should really want.
4559 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Sorry to say that I stopped reading at about 40% . I had hoped that the writing and characters would improve, but no luck.
This was an extremely well-written book and I highly recommend that, if you like original love stories especially when they're set in foreign countries, that you read this book ASAP. I'm sure that you'll be glad you did. Happy reading!
If I could give it 0 and still rate it, I would
3607 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Justin learns that even though you loose the love of your to cancer, there is a chance you may find love again with someone else. Great Read.
I am really looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
During one Full Moon, the Dancing Glade receives new guests referred to as the Night People from another realm. Jena is disturbed by the aloof visitors and realizes that the atmosphere has begun to change in the Other Kingdom.
"After a cursory scroll through the call log of her Network phone, he set it on the
438 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book takes way too long to get anywhere. Also, the heroine of the book, Jane MacGuire, is annoyingly tough for a 21 year old. Yeah, yeah...she was a street kid, yada, yada, yada, but no 21 year old really acts like that. The sexual obsession between her and much older man, Mark Trevor, is rather gross.
A common theme throughout the book is the primacy of personal relationships over loyalties to one's country or duty. This bears fruit when Erak's friendship with Will and his companions enables them to unite the Skandians and the Araluen slaves to fight against their common enemy --- the Temujai (portrayed as people who put their lives and loyalty to the common cause as secondary behind any personal relationships). With Erak's help and Halt's strategy, along with the skills of each of the companions, they mount a stirring defense against the mounted warriors.
5303 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you haven't heard of Dave Ramsey yet and you're struggling with making ends meet in this horrendous economy, then you owe it to yourself to invest in THE TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER because it will revolutionize not just your finances but your marriage, your relationships with other people, and this life that God has given you to enjoy abundantly. My wife and I had debt up to our earballs over ten years ago and made the fateful decision to cook our credit cards in the oven and never use them again. Best decision ever! Yes, it's been difficult at times finding the money for those unexpected expenses, but Dave gives you a plan for taking care of those "emergencies." Put $1000 in the bank and then begin the "debt snowball" paying off the lowest balance bill first and the minimum on all the rest. Then work your way up from there until all you have left is your mortgage. Build up six months worth of income in the bank after that to fully fund your emergency stash and you've worked the debt-free plan for success. Just listen in on any Friday edition of "The Dave Ramsey Show" to hear people enthusiastically call in and scream I'M DEBT FREE to catch the excitement of this proven program. DO IT and your life will never be the same again. Live like no other now so that one day you can live like no other.
6129 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A young brave woman with no fear. A cool head in times of stress. A rider with a message that it is not hers. Will have to learn to defend her self.
7689 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book
3188 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read. This is a very heartwarming story and so like living in the south in 1964. After reading for a while you feel like you know the characters.
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She wants him, he wants her. Should be easy. Except: The planet has dangers that seem insurmountable and no one wants to subject outsiders to them. With the ship needing repairs to continue the crew is allowed to stay only for repairs. Of course they can't be completed as quickly as necessary. Night falls and the danger is multiplied. A force that can control the minds of the males leave the women in even more danger than the evil alone.
5058 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've seen the movie many times as a child and adult but never read the book or realized there were additional OZ stories. At the age of 71 I find the books entertaining and enlightening. Thank you.
Karigan is heading home after being suspended from school, when she comes across a gravely wounded Green Rider, Fryan Coblebay. She promises to take his horse and the message he was carrying to the King. From that moment on, she faces a perilous journey to uphold her promise; a promise that will change her life, and history, forever.
9635 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love Erik.so patient and fair minded. He waits until his Maggie is sure of her trust in him. Love this series. Can't wait for the next one. TJ is funny as ever.
In this case, thankfully that didn't happen.
When Ray sets his sights on Lucy, a replacement girl, Alice couldn't be more thrilled. Her time with Ray is finally, finally coming to an end, and all she can do is experience immense relief. She may have a moment's doubt about setting up a small, young girl to go through the same torture and torment she has endured, but basically, that overwhelming sense of relief is all she can bring herself to feel.
9316 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Everytime I have tried to use the search function, my Kindle totally freezes up. I can go to the table of contents for my chapter, but then to get to the verse, I must page through each through each individual page or else my Kindle stops completely and I have turn it off to get it to work again. Even turning it off is difficult, my Kindle balks at that and it takes several tries to actually torn it off. it is evidently not properly formatted for my eReader.
When the love Carolyn and Stephan always shared blossoms once more, will their chasing shadows result in catching a lifetime love?
the artwork was lacking and uninteresting to me
563 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I hadn't even realized a new book was out but I saw this at the bookstore as I was leaving. I made a point of returning to the bookstore later that day to check it out and bought it after reading a few pages. This was excellent, the characters came alive, the writing was great and the emotion just seemed so real. The suspense was very well done and the romance between Robin and Will was wonderful. I felt so bad for them and really felt Will's struggle to make amends for his past with Robin. Robin was understandably hurt, but didn't make a point of dragging things out just to make Will suffer. The angst between the 2 was an important element, but Ms. Brennan did a great job of giving it just the right amount of attention.
It has been a long time since I have read an Anita Blake book. I used to like her series a lot in the beginning and then I lost interest. This story is from the time frame when I liked Anita Blake. When she only had Richard and Jean Claude to worry about. When things were simpler. This novella sampler comes from Narcissus in Chains. I did like that book.
6627 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really liked this book. the story was well thought out and I enjoyed the characters and character development. I only wish I could have learned more about the fog! Can't wait for the next book.
9327 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I remember reading this book a few years ago and the story of Katie and Cutter has always remained with me, as one of the saddest yet sweet books. The writing of this story is very good, it is erotica though with a solid love story thrown in. There isn't much romance between the two but it has never failed to make me feel happy at the end when the two finally tear down the barriers and fall in love. A good story, one I recommend if you like to read erotica with emotion.
This book is not like The Face on the Milk Carton . (I did love that book, though, and I do recommend it!) Living Dead Girl is written as if Scott experienced these emotions and this reality herself, and I applaud her. I don't know if I could put myself in the mind of this broken child and write her thoughts and emotions and still maintain my sense of self.
7328 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really like the science and the story is good. However, the editing is awful. Maybe spell check was used, but often the wrong word was chosen (such as boarder instead of border). For me that is very distracting. I hope someone let's the author/publisher know.
4213 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 First time in a long time I have not bothered to even read past a few chapters. There was only one in the whole bunch really worth reading and the rest had me bored to tears. The 2nd to last one about the housekeeper I didn't even finish. And the last one was not much better. Maybe if they had been a fifty cents a piece I wouldn't feel ripped off but this bundle was not worth the price. Yuck.
This is one I will definitely re-read and pass along to friends. I highly recommend it!
"How could he do this to us? To me. To either of us. We were all in on it, all four of us. Lisa might survive women's prison if she joined a Mexican gang. Carolyn wou8ld probably be a smear on the wall within the first week. I could squeak by if I was still good at being invisible. But Jacob would be a big trophy kill, shanked by some tough guy looking to prove himself, probably beaten and tortured first. Jesus Christ."
I am Joyfully Recommending The Wallflower and can't wait for book two to find out what is going on with the Halle Puma.
8862 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Okay, Horry started off likable enough, but the gamblong addiction with no remorse and the friending of the worst people really made this "im just a little girl character disgusting." I got halfway through of watching her husband act like a weak fool....All in all weak people, likable at first, but you lack any affection fir them midway through. I don't know how this got 4.5 stars, but i dint have time for bad romance novels. Good thing i only wasted my time, and not time and money.
BOTTOM LINE: Recommended if you are up for some erotically messy f/m/m/m- no BSDM or m/m. This book is what it is and either you'll have fun with it or you won't.
41 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Author Anita Shreve weaves love, passion, family, secrets, and betrayal in her latest novel, ALL HE EVER WANTED. Shreve takes us into the world of college professor Nicholas Van Tassel and his companion Etna Bliss. When Nicholas meets Etna one evening after a fire in an area restaurant, Nicholas is immediately smitten. From that moment, lives are changed forever as Nicholas becomes obsessed with claiming the woman who ultimately becomes his sweetest joy and his darkest grief.
Book Description:
The second issue which could impact a reader's enjoyment of the writing is the almost non-stop reference to fantasy and science fiction characters and story lines, most predominantly Lord of the Rings. You see, Oscar was immersed in fantasy and science fiction literature and sees the world through that prism. I'm not talking about having read Lord of the Rings in middle school. I'm talking about deep Tolkien references. If you are not familiar with the Witch King of Angmar, you may still enjoy the book, but will not grasp many of the references and subtleties. Luckily, I recognized most of them.
The synopsis tells you all you need to know about the story. I will say that I found this to be a quick enjoyable read that I'd happily call a page turner.
Dashell Hammett and Raymond Chandler shaped the tough private eye genre which spawned Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer, Richard Prather's Shell Scott, Robert Parker's Spenser, and also today's police detective genre, most notably Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch.
This is a story that I finished right now and I'm still in shock with tears in my eyes.
4101 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was immediately drawn by the book's cover. It reminds me of those lurid (meant in a good way!) covers on old horror stories which I love and miss with today's generic appearance of most books. The plot summary sealed the deal: I had to read this one!
The Cold Dish is well-written and entertaining. The story wraps up without betraying the readers trust. It is well worth the investment of time and money, particularly if you like the television series.
I absolutely loved the male perspective in this. It was hilarious, I loved how he was reprimanding himself for not caring that he was kidnapped and tied to a bed while he was being kissed.
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3567 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed the story. The way it starts with the darkness and bitterness and then slowly turns to brightness and love. Excellent read!!
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Chapters 5 and 6 deal with why gods and spirits matter and, in particular, why the religions based on them always have something to say about death and the afterlife; and in the next chapters how we come to create rituals and dogma within religions.
9499 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very good book
9991 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I found this story to be truly touching & romantic. Will & Lissy both had me laughing, especially when they both made a bet & said No Sex for 2 whole weeks until they get married!! I have now read every single I-Team book Pamela Clare has written including this book & have really found myself wishing there were more books I could read in the series! I am now & forever big fan of this author's writing - so good & very worth it!!9
I seldom review.
6449 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As with all Nalini Singh's angel novels this is a delightful read. Haven't read anything of hers that was entertaining
Zoltack's story is "sweet" for romance readers with several sensual kisses and caresses. Overall, "Woman of Honor" will transport the reader to a fantasy world filled with excitement, adventure, and love.
7215 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Cultivating story. Alluring write. I enjoy stories that are written erotically and not vulgarly. This is one of those stories. A little short but a very warm read. I was left with the feeling of needing to read
5191 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My husband and I started following Dave a couple of months ago. We're almost debt-free already. We love the information in the book and we signed up for Financial Peace University. We've completed four lessons so far, and it's amazing.
If you like paranormal romance, get this collection. You won't be disappointed. All I was disappointed in was that I couldn't give it more than five stars. I am looking forward to obtaining more of her books for the Kindle or Nook.
5339 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Always love this series and JCP's writing is spectacular.
Shirley Johnson
Jim Richards is a regular guy, who is mature, divorced, and living with his parents to help take care of his dad. When he finds his long-ago high school classmates are being murdered, he and his friends step in to try to find the killer and protect Penny, his new-found love. I have read many books with female civilians getting caught up in a murder mystery, but this time it is a man who noses his way into the action. The cops don't like it - until he comes up with some interesting clues. I enjoyed the variety and personality differences in the characters. It is also fun to read about people closer to my age.
Nice plot twists, great romance and action. I'm really enjoying this series.
Well worth the cost of a subscription. Enjoy!
Or, you might love it if -- you like dark fairytales.
8992 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I'm embarrassed to admit I paid good money for this book. Would have given it a 0 is offered! Do NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
She is Episcopalian, and her sexual identiy as a lesbian (which she retains after her conversion) is peripheral to her story about feeding hungry people. She ministers to "the poor, the weak, the sick and the lonely", and the book chronicles how all this comes about.
5715 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This a great read very well researched and written
other e-books of this genera.
3423 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of the most interesting books I've ever read. It's written about schizophrenia by a schizophrenic. This woman also happens to be extremely intelligent, has a doctorate in her field, and has suffered with this disease since early adulthood (at least in its recognized form). She has been institionalized, has endured massive drug experimentation, has periods of time during her life that she cannot fully remember, or remembers as a schizophrenic, and yet is able to put it together and write about it coherently. I've simply never read anything like it.
1703 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can see I am siding with the minority opinion again, but I really liked this book. Yes, there were some unanswered questions, and a few parts were confusing, but I think a book about magic is supposed to be that way. It is the realm of the unexplained, after all, so there is no clear need to explain everything.
2727 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "When Alice was Ten, Ray took her away from her family, her friends-her life. She learned to give up all power, to endure all pain. She waited for the nightmare to be over."
9255 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book. This is my 2nd time reading it, and I remembered trying to imagine what Ransom looked like with that gorgeous long hair and body, and I felt myself imagining this again this time around. Gwen was your typical soon to be frigid divorcee, but her chance meeting with Ransom (14yrs her senior) really opened herself up to a whole new world intimately. The drama with Adam at times was a little over the top, and I could have probably done without it, but all of the Gwen/Ransom scenes really make up for it...and Ransom's lesson's......super hot!!! This was a good read.
8715 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved everything about this book. I especially loved Demitri. He was everything any woman could want in a man. He and Helen were the perfect couple. Please read this book or you will be missing out on something great. It's been a very long time since I've read a book this good.
5598 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Such Fleeting Pleasures by P.G. Forte is a prequel story of her Oberon series featuring Dan and Lucy and how they first fell in love. I've decided to begin this series by reading this story first as I begin my trek into Oberon and I'm so happy I did. I really enjoyed Dan and Lucy's love story and boy did they get off to a rocky start. These two were both stubborn, strong-willed people who really needed to work on their communication skills since it led to a lot of misunderstanding but it was sure fun to watch. I loved the bantering between them and when they finally stopped fighting their attraction behind all the sparring, they engaged in some pretty hot sex. Now that I've had a taste of the Oberon world, I cannot wait to delve into the next story.
Scarlet
3978 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this book is straightforward and throws no punches. If you cant get rich off of this stuff, then you're hopeless.
8793 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read yet engrossing in nature. The characters were believeable and kept my attention. If it weren't for the abrupt and unconvincing ending, I would have rated this 5 stars
8464 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 'The Man on the Balcony' is like other murder mysteries by Wahloo/Sjowall: atmospheric, realistic and enjoyable. The prose is tight, the characterizations quite good ... even in this short novel. However there is nothing exceptional about this story of a child rapist/killer. Perhaps in this day and age of shock journalism most folks will find such a story to be ho-hum rather than hair raising?
2748 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The cover:
While there may be some things in the book that you may not agree with, the overall premise and money saving tips and advice makes so much sense! I highly recommend this for all my readers!
--Overcome arrogance and become a student again
This is a book for the serious student of the psychology of religion that could be read as a companion to, say, William James' The Varieties of Religious Experience - though Boyer's book is not as readable for the layman. The author is an anthropologist, Professor of Individual and Collective Memory at the Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Vendetta Defense sets up many interesting conflicts to build on the basic one of good versus evil. These contrasts include the law versus taking action as ways to solve problems, the perspectives of different generations, the views of the native-born Americans versus immigrants, Italian-Americans versus those of other national backgrounds, and seeking pleasure versus seeking goodness. The plot is even more complicated than that, including flashbacks over Pigeon Tony's life, a complex set of legal maneuvers, physical and mental battles, and a developing relationship for Ms. Judy Carrier, Pigeon Tony's attorney, and Pigeon Tony's grandson, Frank.
2946 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book will definitely raise some temps... Woo hoo... Fast read, but well worth it. Sweet and sexy all in one...
Folks who like to read about the journey will enjoy this one! Even if the opener is a bit unorthodox!
3992 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read all these books, and can say that they are well worth reading. They are classics among Law of Attraction literature, and have inspired some of the more popular spiritual writers of this century. Wallace Wattles philosophy boils down to the idea that thoughts are creative, and that we can create the lives of our dreams by properly using the laws of mind and thought. I have all his books as part of my permanent collection of favorites. Review submitted by Eddie Coronado, author of the Amazon.com book titled "Manifest Your Millions: A Lottery Winner Shares his Law of Attraction Secrets"
The portrayal of the main female character, Rina Lazarus, is strong. The author has given her a firm voice. We can picture her, she rings true. It is Peter Decker, the male protagonist, who is not fully developed. He is somewhat like the TV detective Peter Falk played on the Columbo series decades ago. At face value he is a less dimensional personality than Rina. But, like that TV detective, there is more to Peter than we initially see.
All He Ever Wanted begins during a fire when Nicholas Van Tassel, a professor at a small college in New Hampshire, spots a young woman and accompanies her home that evening. Almost immediately Nicholas becomes besotted with the woman Ms. Etna Bliss and begins courting her. From this point of the narrative, Shreve moves the scene to a time many years later as Nicholas recounts the story of his love for Etna on a train as he is bound for his sister's funeral in Florida. At this point Shreve becomes almost a modern day Edith Wharton as through Nicholas we come to learn about his views of society in the early 1900's through 1930. As readers, we watch as Nicholas becomes further obsessed with Etna, thwarts a rival for a competitive position at the college and eventually comes under scrutiny for a transgression he did many years before. And as these events are taking place we also watch as Nicholas' and Etna's relationship begins to spiral out of control and wonder how this will all be resolved. For in the end all Nicholas ever wanted is the love of Etna.
6235 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was a slow starting book but I the trilogy had me reading into the wee hours of the morning. I really enjoyed this series and wold recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
Connor Kincaid: It was impossible not to feel drawn to this rule-breaking, hot-blooded, hunk of a man who was described as "a pit bull when he cared about something." By the end of the book, Connor had resolved the issues tied to his bitterness that overwhelmed him because he had to resign from a job he loved (San Diego Police Department) when he was forced to testify against his brothers in blue.
7897 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Man of Fortune" is the 2nd book in the best man series was great. I love it. I love how the books continue with the Whitfield Brides series. It was great. I love it!!!!!!!!
A distinguished political figure, Billy served 17 years as president of the Massachusetts State Senate. Under pressure, he resigned the position of president of the University of Massachusetts after testifying in a federal investigation involving the actions of his mob-involved brother.
1251 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The second half is much better than the first half.
The story deals with Frank Jolino and Ernst "Stahl", two expert assassins living on opposite sides of the globe in different lives until one fateful moment of mental interlinking brings them together. Soon each is allowed to view the other's experience as if they were perched on the other's shoulder. Their lives interconnect from jobs to love lives and betrayal while each have something in the balance. With Stahl, his son's life is at stake on the condition that he kills a scientist connected with the SARS disease. With Frank, he is sent to kill his old girlfriend, the long lost niece of his mafia boss who he still is in love with, on suspicion that she is connected with the feds.
5391 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really liked this story. Lila was a strong woman in her regard that looks didn't matter. Hunter was superficial in his regard that looks did matter. Hunter got the beautiful woman on the outside and Lila got a man who became beautiful on the inside.
8316 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really good
The story opens with Chester watching all the news coverage of Rhonda Romero's face transplant for money operation and recovery through the various news outlets. This is the woman he has passionately loved from afar for more than 20 years! We follow Chester as he makes the jump to 20 years earlier; his whole being bent on saving Romero from this fate worse than death - selling her face for billions (face prostitution). But some things don't make sense. Why is his car there when he goes back? Where did the purple shirt come from? Can he actually change events or will he have to suffer through everything again? And why, when everything he had with him came through unchanged, is he looking 20 ears younger? Who is Susan and why is she in the book?
7310 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a good book. It was sweet, and romantic with plenty of action and adventure. A little erotic but done with more taste than some other books.
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It's a good book to have some silly smiles that earn chuckles and show the power of a kind and silly little story about a bear and his best friend, who becomes one of ours in turn.
8139 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this is my first f/m/m/m book. I wasn't sure how it would read and I can say it read very good. I give it two sighs! couldn't put it down and got so caught up I actually dropped my kindle! very good!
you will love this book as will you love all the others read them in order for the best understanding but still great read
3209 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved Kidd's book. Beautifully written and thoroughly enlightening. Every one should read it. Want to know what the Deep South is really like? This book will give you a glimpse.
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I have to say, for the first page and a half, I really did wonder what I was reading, but very quickly the quirky writing and the tongue-in-cheek hunour took over, and I was caught!
The tale of a man's struggle between a mind built upon the facts of science,and the erratic, illogical pleas of the heart. An intimate experiment in human sexuality offers him the opportunity to quell his sexual curiosity for his assistant. This is a very brief explanation of a steamy story. Between the highly erotic intimate scenes, Jayne Rylon manages to sneak in a plot with enough heart to keep the eroticism from reeling out of control and completely overwhelming the story. The characters are layered and by the end you want them together if only because Rylon has created a perfect couple.
9926 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Facebook Effect provides details in how Facebook started from a dorm room novelty idea used by Harvard students to meet attractive female students into becoming a multi-billion dollar company that practically changed the way people lived and provided a jump start into the era of social networking.
Elliot is the character I wanted to cuddle. Seriously. Handsome, yes. Young, sure. But in his own way, he'd lived through odd circumstances. I wanted to know a bit more about his back story and his foiled attempts at relationships, but given the length of the story, I still enjoyed learning about him. His strength was what drew me to him. He appeared fragile at times, but it merely masked his true devotion to Cade. Great stuff.
I always seem to leave the sexy moment commentary to the end (sort of like dessert!). Ryan, being the alpha god that he is, brings it. He has to take it slow with Max because she's been really messed up by the moron she dated before him, but it makes for some painfully hot scenes. I personally can't believe I'm saying this, but I had one complaint - I sort of felt like Ryan was holding back. I have no idea why, but I thought he might get a little more..dirty.
We originally purchased these for our 12 year old daughter and I picked up the first book one day in the office and pleasantly enjoyed it...now I am hooked! This series is a great read for adults too and gives another connection point with the kids in discussing them.
4504 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I had no idea what this book was about before I started listening. I just knew it was by Elizabeth Scott and since I've enjoyed every book by her, I'll read anything she writes. I was horrified. I was a bit shocked. I almost stopped listening. I wanted to. But I couldn't.
The second section describes the relationship between proletarians and communists. He makes it clear that the aim of communists is to overthrow the bourgeois class to be replaced with the proletariat class.
627 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 No. Just, no. This is by far one of the dumbest vampire book I've ever read. The writing lack maturity. It's... Just no. It was bad.
*ARC provided by publisher
8032 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Set in Regency Era England in 1806. Caroline was the Abigail to Lady Eleanor whose deathbed wish was for her to pose as a distant relative and start a new life at the family's country estate "Castlegate Manor". Geoffrey, the groom, helps her but he has secrets of his own. I enjoyed this light and entertaining read and would have given it 4-1/2 stars if that were a rating option. The drama and suspense were mild with no graphic violence or sex scenes, only chaste kisses and embraces between the hero and heroine. A nice little romance.
In the meantime, Halt and Horace, still seeking Will and Evelyn, have entered Skandia and crossed through a mountain pass littered with the bodies of dead Skadians. They know something bad is afoot. In a story arc that is unrealistic, but fun and exciting, Halt and Horace meet up with Will and Evelyn just when the two need them the most.
6965 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Needing a new series on audiobook for long car trips, my husband and I settled on Craig Johnsons Longmire series. Being big fans of the television series based on these books, it seemed like a good choice. We decided to start with book one, The Cold Dish, which is narrated by George Guidall. While The Cold Dish was suspenseful and entertaining, there are some differences between the books and the television shows and it is really unfair to compare the two.
Story/Plot: 4 - This is another retelling of Pride and Prejudice. Another what if scenario taking place right after Mr. Darcy's proposal debacle. The story diverges from the original plot of P&P becoming original and yet DOES have the same thread and feel of Jane Austen's P&P.
7385 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I choose this after (Delany's Story), and already had reservations about the relationship Becky had with her family. Which is never resolved, forever in the shadow of a neighbors son and feeling inadequate and unwanted by her father Becky decides to harbor resentment toward someone who never even knows there is a problem other than simple childhood scraps.
The Gathering won the Man Booker Prize in 2007.
5273 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was recently asked to review Dave Ramseys book, The Total Money Makeover. I received the book as an eBook on my reader. Let me say that this would make an awesome gift for any newly married couple. My family has been a Dave Ramsey fan for years. I love that he is so down to earth and doesnt talk down to anyone. Hes been where most of us have been (bankruptcy, debt, kids, unemployment, etc) and he certainly gives it to you straight. His views are based in the Christian faith but its not in your face in case you don't believe in the same things he does.
578 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 ten days into my trial subscription and i have decided to cancel. have read the wsj for 30 years and i guess i have one foot in the digital world and one in the analog world.
First, where are the editors? Her haphazard usage of commas makes the read so stilted that you don't even know what you just read. When the English teacher taught the class that it is better to leave commas out then to use them too much she must have been gone.
Although the flap copy makes this book sound like your average chick-lit book, readers should be aware that there is a Christian thread interwoven through the storyline. Though I assume readers familiar with the author will not be surprised by this plot element, I was unaware when requested this book, and I do think it is an important distinction that should be raised somewhere in the flap copy.
I wish I'd listened to the 2 star reviewer (who I think was a little nicer than she should have been).
4072 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was definitely a different take on the vampire and werewolf lore. Old uncle and his runaway great nephew. Fight for their lives and the lives of their neighbors.
7276 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like the way Adrianna and Trevor found each other. She tried to find good in people and helped them meet their fate.
9177 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have very much enjoyed this series of books, thus far. Though the books are still in need of some proof-reading, they are engaging. The philosophical sprinkles throughout the series were enjoyable, as well.
Characterization seemed better than the previous three books, but I think that's only because the previous three books could set it up. If you just picked up this book and read, you'd get a neat little story, but you wouldn't have the emotional connection to the characters. Some series are fine out of order (i.e. Star Wars: X-Wing series), but this is definitely a series to read in the intended order.
Ethan's Temptress Bride - Harlequin Presents # 2272 - September 2002
1450 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Intertwining worlds of nature and humans contribute compassion and wisdom to a young woman's coming of age.
6182 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Always enjoy reading this paper when I travel, keeps me up to date on many issues around the country.
3908 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A case of mistaken identity stripped Remington Lassiter of his humanity when he was viciously attacked and almost killed by a rogue werewolf in Without Reservations: With or Without, Book 1 . Now he's trying to deal with the impulses of his new wolf nature, and it isn't helping his peace of mind that every time he gets anywhere around private investigator Jake Romero, Remi can't control his arousal. Finding out Jake is the one who saved his life by turning him werewolf and that Jake is his mate answers many of Remi's questions, but his little brother Sterling shows up, bruised and scared, and gives Remi a terrifying reminder of the consequences of being true to himself - and who would pay the most brutally for it.
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Grace puts everyone ahead of herself. If you are ready for an emotional read, this is the book for you!
A plot that was meticulously thought out, with characters so well developed you feel as though you are walking in their shadows, listening to their every word, and knowing their deepest secrets. TRAVIS KNIGHT is a thirty-something Defense Attorney in Atlanta, who has developed the reputation of being THE LAWYER you would hire, without question of fee, AFTER you have committed MURDER. Travis and his wife of just over a year, Julie, a Surgeon live in an upscale suburb of Atlanta with their chocolate Labrador, Dixie. Like Earle Stanley Gardner's PERRY MASON, it seems Author CHARLES SHEA's TRAVIS KNIGHT and his partner, RAY CRAFT take on very high profile murder cases, and their clients are well-heeled . . . enough to pay the seven-figure fess charged by Knight & Craft. The clients; an Outfielder for the Atlanta Braves accused of murdering his cheating wife; a CEO of a Fortune 500 company accused of killing his aging partner, and an Interior Decorator, wealthy in her own right, and with wealthy parents, involved in a love-triangle is accused of killing her stockbroker boyfriend. Travis's commitment to his clients is admirable, and the client gets what they pay for - a 'NOT GUILTY' verdict. One client, benefiting from Travis Knight's magic is caught red-handed killing another innocent woman. This brings in Detective Thomas Brikler and Detective Lewis Gordon, who despise Knight's ability to get his "guilty" clients accquitted. His work also causes serious problems in his marriage. Soon, his accquited clients start turning up dead - - - killed in the same manner as their alleged victims. Soon, Detective Bickler receives e-mails from an Archangel, claiming responsibility for the killings of Knight's clients, and suggesting Knight may become a target himself, IF he does not cease defending killers. Near the end of the book, I had a final suspect - - - boy, was I ever wrong! As a former law enforcement officer and Chief Investigator for a prominent Miami Law firm that specialized in criminal defense and having worked on two murder cases for the firm, I can attest to the fact that Author CHARLES SHEA knows the inner workings of Criminal Defense Lawyers and homicide detectives. This is a great read that will keep you on the edge of your seat . . . I bet you a dollar to a dougnut you will not finger the real ARCHANGEL! This book deserves a spot on the New York Times Best Seller List and it should be looked at with a keen eye by Martin Scorccese, or someone of equal talent.
3013 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There is a love potion floating around the Ton and the males are droping out of their celibate states in record numbers, much to the dismay of the remaining few.
1185 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was so excited to read the series of the Buckhorn brothers after seeing what great reviews it got and since I liked one of Foster's other books I bought the bundle.
Watch Me - Shelley Bradley
Likewise, those nations that have witnessed the worst standards of living are those that have mostly ignored the ideas in this book. Maoist China and the USSR under Stalin are the two ideal examples. Contrary to the popular view of conservatives and mainstream thought, neither of these countries examplified communism. Both examplified one thing and one thing only; dictatorships of a few over the many. In both countries, it is the few who control the resources, make the decisions, and make the profits. The rest of the population sacrifice and work. Both Maoist China and the USSR are essentially aristocracies.
3375 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read
On the bad side, this story is full of inadequately flagged flashbacks which really make it hard to keep track of where you are, and what's happening - Samhain don't like to format flashbacks differently as I found with my own writing, so this isn't necessary Mitchell's fault, but it made a confusing plot even more difficult to follow. And since the plot pretty much left me cold anyway, that didn't help at all. It's a conspiracy mystery, and while the actions of previous American administrations make just about anything plausible, when you think you can have a president rumoured to be a drug addict, and a vice-president who can shoot someone in the face and not even be charged, the premise of this particular story, which drives all the events in it, is a tad strained. I'm happy to suspend disbelief with the best of them, but only if I'm distracted by the pretty.
Now, twenty-five years later, Gabriella finds herself in the mortifying position of being publicly sold by her husband! When Drummond learns about the "wife sale" he is determined to have Gabriella as his own...he's never forgotten his first love. However, once he secures possession of Gabriella he is determined to strip her of her ladylike inhibitions--Drummond refuses to be trapped in another passionless marriage. In his endeavor to release Gabriella from the chains of "proper" society, Drummond assumes the role of Dom, and demands that Gabriella submit to his will (FYI, I would not classify this as a BDSM romance, although it does include a mild aspect of BDSM.) Gabriella, not privy to Drummond's thoughts has no idea of his hidden agenda. She just thinks he's an autocratic male, who is intent on humiliating her further. I absolutely loved this book.
Bingo and Anas fared miserably as well. They both became literary casualties in 1983. One wonders what took this author so long to kill them off. The pen really IS mightier than the sword.
Editing/Formatting: 5 Stars
7775 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Welcome to your fist story in the world of Jim Richards. This first books introduces the reader to a world of fun, great characters and a lot of very creative Murders and the peoples who solve them
62 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the stories with Chewie in them! this e-book is no exception. great character introductions and wonderful story line.
7134 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 They are my favorite! Have read all of them and am eagerly waiting for more to be published. Enjoy them!
1838 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a re-read that began my love affair with all of Brenda Jackson novels.
And the creative and hilarious chapter titles definitely deserve a special shout-out. Some of my favorites? "Tiny Tim, the Sl*t," "It's My Party and I'll Commune with the Dead If I Want To," and "Haunt Me, Baby, One More Time." Oh, alright, one more. And "Love Means Never Having to Say Untie Me." As I said - creative. And each chapter title is not only funny, but actually pertains to what happens in said chapter.
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This story captured me in so many ways. I loved the flawed hero, the friends from all walks of life, the glimpse into a world Ive never seen, and the talent of writer Craig Johnson. I readily admit Im a sucker for romances and mysteries and westerns aren't my usual cup of tea. This one grabbed me, with its western setting, its compassionate but troubled protagonist, and its entire cast of characters.
5787 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very good read for this genre. Fell a little flat at the end as the climatic scenario seemed rushed in order to finish the book.
I say that because of so many stories that have a murder, a murderer, a police investigator,a victim, and they work from that.... pretty standard.
Reviewed by Brenda Lisbon
8656 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Skip good. A very happy ending. It took them awhile to get back together but they finally realized their feelings.
954 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like stories especially well written books that allow one's imagination to seek its own level and involvement in the presented story.
6603 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. It is what it is. I enjoyed the story, the plot was good. It flowed well. I will definitely be looking for and reading other things by Mr Stan Morris. I am not going to 'tear' an author apart for grammar and such, there were some mistakes but oh well.
2480 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a joy to read, even alone as an adult. The drawings throughout the book by Ernest H. Shepard are wonderful. Make sure to follow this one up with House at Pooh Corner.
It would be nice to have some of the graphics and images from the paper associated with a story but generally the experience is good.
The Temujai are clearly based on the barbarian hordes of Central Asia such as the Mongols and the Huns. What can also be learned from them is how the Roman Empire and to some extent modern militaries, worked so well, On his own, a Roman Legionnaire was nothing special in the way of single combat, but when a part of a large, cohesive unit, they were almost unstoppable. A disciplined, ordered force will almost always prevail against a chaotic force even if severely outnumbered. There is something to be learned in that even beyond combat.
3613 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Charles Baxter's new novel, SAUL AND PATSY, may be the longest short story ever written.
6821 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a great game for kids but it's not very challenging for adults. I use it as a reward for my "good" students.
1155 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great product, fast delivery.
Breaking the Silence was blazingly hot and boldly passionate. On the edge of my seat I happily watched two lost souls fall in love with each other and I, in turn, fell in love with their story. Don't miss Breaking the Silence. It is terrific!
8439 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 a thinly disguised romp thru san franciscos high end real estate market with a who done it and who is doing who pot boiler theme.........a laugh out loud funny well crafted murder mystery with recognisable names and land marks of real san francisco......a thouroly enjoyable escape short enough to be read in one marathon night of giggles howls and baited breath.
David Wisehart succeeded in writing a great book. He had a way in using William the Friar to guide the others when they had to confront their own demons and in the same time made me think a little different about some things in live. The ending was not what I have expected at all!!
5759 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I started to read this book and couldn't put it down, I am very interested in the past so this was a great read
This book was quite different - and really emotional.
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I definitely recommend this book to any paranormal romance reader. And if you haven't picked up a paranormal than I would most certainly recommend this as your first! It's captivating and spellbinding, you really feel like you are sitting through a movie as you read this book. Smith has an amazing way of expression emotion and showing detail. If you are looking for a book to send you on a whirlwind love and romance ride than you MUST read this book!
In this book, the story that unfolds is not only sexy, but also touching. Gabriella and Drummond were in love twenty-five years earlier, when an unbelievable act of betrayal--which had me in tears--rips the young lovers apart. Gabriella ends up married to Lord St. John, heir to an Earldom, and Drummond--who at the time was a second son of a Duke--embarks on a career as a spy for the crown.
3689 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Bookworm Speaks!
"A Cold Dish" is the first book in the "Walt Longmire Series" by Craig Johnson and it was really good book. Mr. Johnson is able to take reader out the West of Today and show them what life is really about. A great cast of characters a good storyline makes for a overall good that should not be missed by fans of the show or mystery readers.
Wayne Jacobsen offers a chapter-by-chapter reiteration and reassurance of one unalterable, inarguable fact: God loves you. That glorious truth is unconditional. No need to ever again play "He loves me ... He loves me not," based on life's circumstances and situations. Leave your daisies to grow naturally in your garden. Nothing you can do will make God love you less; nothing you do will make Him love more.
who is looking for a good story well told.
1507 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Detective Peter Decker Is called upon to investigate a heinous, brutal rape of a young married woman in a remote yeshiva community. Jewtown, the police, and gentile neighbours called it. Normally, very few criminal reports came from this quiet, orthodox area. The police had been pursuing the Foothill Rapist who had committed crimes elsewhere. Law enforcement tried to make a connection, but religious beliefs, fear and embarrassment had sealed the victim's lips.
5193 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just finished this book, & I already can't wait to update this review in a few years, to reflect our success! I am a WAHM, running a anak Etsy shop, as well as bringing home a very small (for now) income selling essential oils, as I finish school to become a Certified Aromatherapist. My Husband is a Project Manager in the Water Meter Technology industry. We have 3 beautiful children that are 1, almost 6, & 11. I homeschool the older two. We have lived in an RV for going on 4 years now, as we traveled this country for my Husband's job. Living this lifestyle (being Fulltime RVers), has gotten us laughed at & looked down upon by several of our family members, BUT, it has helped us pay our debt down MUCH faster than we could've, had we been living in a home we were renting or paying a mortgage on. I had heard about Dave's "snowballing your debt" plan a couple years ago...so I enacted that right away. I never knew about the other baby steps til I began reading his book this month. We are a couple thousand dollars from paying off all our "little" debt...then we attack my Husband's student loans with gazelle intensity!!! We have plans to buy a house later this year, but upon finishing the book, I think we might wait a couple more years. We are SO CLOSE. I am growing weary living 24/7...day in & day out...in 232 sq ft with 3 children, but I know the end is in sight, & I want to know that when we finally buy our house, we will either be able to pay cash, or have no trouble signing up for the payment that comes with a 15-year mortgage. I am feeling so impatient, & I want my dream home RIGHT NOW...but I can't stop repeating, "If we are willing to live like no one else, soon, we will be able to live like no one else!" We will get our dream home & property...SOON...but not before following all Dave's steps in the RIGHT order.
The story focuses on a medieval quest to stop the Apocalypse, and draws you in to the life and times of the period immediately.
The story is about three women who's trip to Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas. All have amounting debt for different reasons and need quick money. The women, who are not close, become fast friends when they all decide to become sex operators.
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Devin and Clark are reunited during a girls' empowerment seminar. The vibe between them is still strong as before but they have so much to lose if they don't leave the past behind them.
cave that she stumbles upon one day. As they continue to visit each other, they slowly
The plot was again fairly predictable and a bit contrived. The way things work out and all the characters meet up is incredibly unlikely and made me roll my eyes a bit. The plot works out pretty much how you think it will at the beginning on the book. Basically this is another solid fantasy story, but not incredibly creative.
6381 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I have read other books by this author that were basically romance with a little spanking thrown in. I like science fiction so, I thought why not this one? Big mistake. This is supposed to be a time in the future where humans are treated as pets. But then the big alien also plans to have sex with her. Can we say gross? It was sick and cruel and I will never read another book by this author. Lesson learned. I got only a couple of chapters before I deleted it off my kindle cloud and devise. I felt like my brain needed a shower after reading even the part I read. I see several people liked it, but it is not for me and I could kick myself for not clicking and reading the warning from the author. That was my fault.
6387 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Carly Phillips Simply Series Bundle is a great series of stories that are all intertwined. They are witty, entertaining and above all sexy like I have come to expect from Me. Phillips! You really get your monies worth with this book bundle.
I read it. First time through, I thought I don't want to be this phoney! Second and third time I started to see the common sense wisdom of Danforth's little book.
6932 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the series so tried the books. A little different from the TV series, but I am hooked and now am on the 3rd book.
I enjoyed the last pages of Q & A with author as much as the book itself, giving me even greater insight to the author's thought process and literary process.
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It's a wonderful love story, the whole way around. The reader can't help but root for Emi, who initially finds it difficult to bond with the men (all 3 of them have been together 20 yrs already). The secret they keep from her doesn't do a thing to help with her insecurities either. How in the world, or galaxy, can she heal them if they won't let her in?
9792 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book, especially if you've ever wondered what the world might look like after some huge disasters wreak havoc with civilization as we know it. It's a quick read and well-paced.
Twan Eng Tan's writing is magical: deft and delicate, even in the most brutal of scenes. He spares his characters nothing, but surrounds them with beauty. I almost wrote that he also shows them compassion, but that's not true. Instead, they are gently illuminated in all their beauty, strength and flaws, and it is up to the reader to pass -- or reserve -- judgment.
4860 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Periodically there is a huge struggle over the inheritance of an estate. In the novel "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens the estate struggle is called the Jarndyce and Jarndyce suit. A character of the novel Richard Carstone hopes to win money or property by the suit. Richard Carstone along with Esther Summerson lives with a Mr. Jarndyce.
Overall, I have enjoyed everything from this author, especially the werewolves. Check out the next two: Without Reservations and With Caution . Highly recommended.
It was free. I'm such a cheapo.
5543 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This second book in the series is as good as the first . You can't get enough of the world of dragons, if you love romance and dragons then this work of art is for you. The only way you could go wrong would be to miss this set . The books draw you in and are impossible to put down . WOW !!!!! For this work of dragons !!!
A Family Sin is a powerful novel by Travis Hunter. Hunter brought a timely and engaging storyline with strong characters. You will feel all of the emotions of every person in this story. Hunter's outstanding character development is what really makes this novel stand out. You feel Karim's inner conflict about his brother Omar's situation. You also feel the uncertainty of Nadiah as she tries to overcome her past mistakes to be a better mother to her son. The scenes are so descriptive in this novel that readers will feel like they are actually in Atlanta. The overall theme of this story is about trying to beat the odds and to choose the correct path for your life. A Family Sin is touching and awe-inspiring. Travis Hunter proves that he is one of today's master storytellers.
Jimmy Senior is unemployed and depressed. He spends his time with his granddaughter trying to fill the endless days. He tries his best to make light of his situation but his anger often gets the better of him.
My only other comment is that it is classified for 4-8 year olds, but I would say it is best for the upper end of that age range, probably 7-10. My four-year old is pretty mature, but this was a bit too wordy for her to follow, the plot required a lot of explanation (she doesn't know what a bully is, or a sixth-grader for that matter), and the concepts of When, Then, and Now were difficult. It did engender discussion of what it means to be 'in the now' however, and I look forward to reading it to her more when she is older.
I don't know how much Murray Leinster's edisonade _The Wailing Asteroid_ (1960) was directly influenced by the goings-on in the pages of _Analog_. But it certainly seems to be a reflection of the times. There are satellites, missles, the DEW line, bomb shelters, the Cold War, and military bureaucrats. But American individualism wins out in the end.
2728 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is like no other. It's disturbing, but a story that keeps you reading. Well written. Read it in a few days. A book you might feel like you can't continue reading and at the same time can't put down!
5686 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am a fan of Christine Feehan's "Drake Sisters" Series of books, so when this one popped up I figured I'd give it a try. I didn't realize that it was a series (#7) and having never read any of her GhostWalkers books I can happily say that I didn't have any trouble following the plot line. The characters were defined enough for me to understand each well enough to enjoy the story. I loved the concept of these "enhanced" warriors with special powers and the involvement of our govt. is always intriguing...however, I do have to say that the sex scenes were a little to much. Very male dominated..sex replacing words of love..blah, blah, blah. Typical over the top sex scenes that were really unnecessary to the "love story" portion of the plot. Even with that bit of criticism, I enjoyed the book enough to purchase the first book in the GhostWalkers series to read next.
5592 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is one rollicking, rambunctious ride of a novel, flawed but crazily gifted. If you are a sucker (like myself) for similes and metaphors of the highest caliber, and you like family dramadies about redemption that are not treacle or clichd, you will appreciate this invigorating, muscular-worded novel. It does suffer sometimes from too much hi-jinx all squeezed together and too much overstuffed characterizations (think John Irving on steroids), but there is much to enjoy about this book.
1238 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've seen a lot of hype about this book and I can totally see why. Diaz is an excellent writer and knows how to set the scene and write a character. He's unapologetic when writing in Spanish/Spanglish and using slang. He doesn't coddle the reader or try to appeal to the masses. Diaz writes what he wants and that's why the book is so good.
9856 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I almost never give five-star reviews. I couldn't give less for this book, though. A well-written and entertaining yet challenging historical fantasy, "The Devil's Lair" is as close to perfect as any book I've read -- indie or traditionally published -- this year.
5920 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Charles and Anna, I love the Marrok in fact I love all the characters in this series. I'm actually reading the series over to play catch up as I wait for her her next Alpha and Omega book to come out. If you haven't read any of them and are thinking about it, you won't be disappointed! It's a great series!
5830 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am a fan of H. Beam Piper. Even though his books are a bit dates, they are still fun to read. I wish he was still around to write books after seeing today's technology. It is well worth the $0.99 price tag to get them in Kindle format.
Meanwhile, Halt is determined to keep his promise to Will to rescue him; whatever the cost; and the cost is very high indeed!
The Halle Puma Series just keeps getting better and better. In this installment we get to see just what happens when a puma and a wolf are mated, and the chaos that will result. I think Steel Beauty is the perfect title for Belle and Rick's story. I am not sure I have laughed this long and hard about the antics of a character in a long time. When you get to the scene in the restaurant with Belle and Gina you will know what I mean. That being said if you don't pick up Steel Beauty I think you will be missing a hilarious story that also has one of the strongest woman characters you will run across.
2614 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It took me longer to warm up to the idea of Jane Austen being significantly modernized. How do you deal with the misunderstandings? Our love 'em and leave 'em society makes it more difficult to bring these characters realistically to life. We live this age so we're more likely to be critical of who Lizzy and Darcy would be today. Are there really modernized versions of Jane Bennet? She's so goodie two shoes, isn't she? Kara Louise manages it with aplomb. I believe her Darcy - who knows best for everyone else. And her Lizzy has all of the spark and charm of the original. Without giving away any spoilers, Kara seems to know a lot of geography, too. From sadness, she brings our characters together in a way that left me in anticipation of their next encounter. And even though we think we know how it has to end, (we have all read Pride and Prejudice, haven't we? I've read it repeatedly and quote from it frequently) there were points when I was not quite sure. That makes it another page turner for Kara Louise that you won't be able to put down. And when I was through, I missed them all and wondered what happened next. I grew to really love this Darcy. In all his imperfection, he's still our man of integrity. Thank you, Kara Louise.
1609 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another entertaining western. Another good job by this writer. Here's another promising good book for you! It was for me and I enjoyed it.
I looked up Mr. Johnson on Facebook and told him that my father was a big fan. He was kind enough to send me a signed copy of one of his books and a T-shirt for my father's birthday. Every birthday and Christmas, my dad expects these books from me and still, I hesitated to read them, even after my father begged.
9714 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like Josh Lanyon's writing a lot. I have read a few of his novels. I don't believe the gay characters would put off anyone, straight or not. He is a good story-teller and a wonderful romantic.
Cassie
I loved the story in this book. It was really fast paced, interesting and sexy. there was less smexing than in the previous ones, but it was definitely sizzle worthy.
9386 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is Rated M for mature. From the first page to the last, there is no doubt that it is an erotica novel. But it is a work of art, that quite frankly, it reminded me of the the Japanese classic film, "In the Realm of the Senses" which though definitely X-rated is considered a work of art by film makers and film aficionados all over the world.
And I had to suspend my disbelief at the way money was always coming to Jane.
2123 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book considering the length of it. I tend to struggle to really get into characters and like them in shorter reads but the author surprised me and I loved it
In this novel, Rachel has returned from Arizona, where she now lives, to her father's farm in North Carolina to attend his funeral. He had suffered a heart attack and was found in his home by Isaac, an old friend of her father's who lives on the farm property and helps with the work of the farm and kept her father company. It comes to Rachel's attention that another friend of her father's from the past had become very interested in her father and his farm and had talked him into making some improvements on his property that weren't really necessary, and that had cost much more than Rachel's father would normally spend. In addition to everything else, the housekeeper that Rachel's father had had for years, was now fired and gone. Something just wasn't right.
Right after exiting the coffee shot near her office Anne is approached by a man. Only she quickly realizes that he isn't a man at all and wisely runs in the other direction. The thing pursues her and Anne's fearful that she won't be able to outrun it. Just when it seems hopeless, Anne is grabbed and she lets out a blood curdling scream. Seconds later she's lulled to sleep by the man who holds her but first she sees a second man step out to deal with the monster who'd been pursuing her.
4589 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dakota Cassidy is proving to be "a breath of fresh air" in the romance and paranormal romance genre. I love how Nina's personality and character is able to come alive in this book. The author has clearly defined each indvidual character in the book and it is like you can "see" each person. I also loved how the secondary characters remained secondary characters. They were there to show their love and support for the main characters without overwhelming them and taking control of the story. I gave this book 4 stars because it is good, but not as good as the first book in this series.
985 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was predicted that the Westmoreland children would all find love at first sight. That is not going to be the case for avowed bachelor, Stone Westmoreland, in STONE COLD SURRENDER. In this fourth installment of the Westmoreland series, Stone is following in his Uncle Corey Westmoreland's footsteps--a bachelor to the end. Uncle Corey has an entire mountain to himself and has declared it off limits to women. Both men are affirmed bachelors until the Winters' women step into their lives.
And, holy hell - Gomez Pugh couldn't possibly be any better. His voices for the old people? Crazy good. Perfection.
866 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love it ! I have a hard time waiting to see who they will punish next & what they do to the guilty party ! Fern Michaels is a Genius of a writer !
I have to say in defense of Tatiana and Sorrow... Even though I don't agree with Tati giving up on life and becoming so consumed by her love for Sorrow, I think it was realistic for her character to react the way she did because that was just the sort of person she was, whether you disagree with her actions or not. Personally, I don't think she had an easy choice to make and if you go on to read Cybele's Secret, you'll find that she is continuing to seek a solution for her predicament. Juliet Marillier has even mentioned in interviews that Tati's story has a few loose ends that need to be tired up in the third installment of the Wildwood trilogy (even though I wonder if she will actually ever get around to writing it.) Also, I thought Tati's and Sorrow's romance was a little more satisfying than Jena and Costi's because their love story is developed throughout the course of the entire book, whereas Jena and Costi don't become a thing until the last possible moment.
The thing that really captured my imagination and my heart was the way Horace accompanies Halt on his mission to get Will back. All the political connections and friendships really come to bear in this novel, and it just shows how deep and rich Flanagan has developed his story world.
6570 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Another delightful real estate story with a good twist and believable characters and story line. I recommend it as a light read.
The story is full of funny twists and turns as Nina tries to find the cure for vampirism so she can go back to her old life. Unfortunately, her studly sire, Gregori Statleon, has thrown her for a loop. Is he man enough to handle the hostile word wars of Nina? Can Nina find a cure and go back to her old way of life? You will just have to tune into your copy of Accidentally Dead when it comes out this July.
The stuff really hits the fan when Clark gets news that her husband may not be the man she thought he was. Clark is determine to stick by Kenneth and prove his innocence, but it gets messy when its leaked that she and Devin have been having an affair. With Devin's reputation on the line and Clark's world crumbling around her feet, it looks like maybe they weren't destine for each other after all.
This is the true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a high school dropout who became 1.) a pilot for Pan-Am; 2.) a pediatric specialist in Atlanta and resident supervisor of a pediatric unit; 3.) a lawyer with the state's attorney's office; and, 4.) a sociology professor at a Utah college--all before the age of 20!
The plot didn't have me convinced - the heroine's reasons for staying in such a looney bin colony just didn't work for me. Even if I was running for my life, I would take total isolation in a cabin somewhere to staying with a bunch of oppressive, potentially violent weirdos. The hero wasn't really all that likeable and I just didn't think their romance had any, well, romance. I was a little bored and even the forbidden forest frolicking (whew, almost seussian) by a few of the colony's more rebellious (why do they stay, too?) members didn't really make the story all that interesting for me.
7513 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Please note my overuse of adjectives in the title of this review. This gives you a sense of the quality of the writing in this book although perhaps I should have used throbbing, steaming, pulsing and quivering to give a better illustration........the message is don't bother
I thought this book started out slow. There was too much description of absurd oddities, and not enough plot. But by the 2nd half of the book things got pretty interesting and I couldn't put it down. I wish something had been resolved by the end of the book, but there was no happy ending for Collie. Those of his relatives that were still alive were still self-absorbed drunken narcissists.
5756 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As with any "frontier" the American west had its share of opportunists, dreamers, hard working folks, bigger than life characters, and dangerous misfits. The book explores lesser known outlaws and lawmen and takes away the layers of myth surrounding many well known characters like Jessee James and Billy the Kid. Pat Garrett's life was interesting and his interview about tracking and killing Billy the Kid told it like it was. For anybody with an interest in America's frontier days this is a great read.
Dialogue support within the descriptive was very good, making each character work within the given scene.
It's a hot, steamy, exciting piece of paranormal male romance.
Simon already suspected that Becky is his mate before the attack but he hadn't claimed her or even let on that he had any intentions toward her. His mate's life being threatened brings out all his protective instincts and he certainly isn't about to listen to Becky's arguments against their mating. It's a done deal as far as he's concerned. Before he can satisfy his inner animal and mate Becky though he has to take care of her injuries and even then she argues with him. It's when she tells him `bite me' that he sees the perfect opportunity to get exactly what he wants - to claim her. There's no denying that they're mated after he's marked her as his!
1498 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. Decker and Lazarus bring romance to detective novels. I'm currently reading (re-reading) the sequel Milk and Honey!
I think my favorite character was Mara - who is an enigma even to herself.
8428 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After Wolf Signs I was really looking forward to Wolf Flight and reading Robyn's brother, Tad's story. Tad is a wolf, but since he has never had sex with a female wolf, his werewolf genes have not been triggered.
The overall rating is 3.86 out of 5 stars
2332 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The author presents a carefully thought out theory about parallel universes and a primitive clan of literally bloodthirsty creatures that finds the portals into ours. The idea that world folk tales about scary life forms like vampires, werewolves and dragons could be explained by these border crossings is an interesting one and opens literary doors to exciting science fiction.
Altogether, Unbridled is an underwhelming effort from Devlin, who is capable of much better work.
If you like quests, magic, elves, dragons and battle scenes, you will probably enjoy this book. If you like fiction with a spiritual message, this book is for you. If you want amazing characters who grow and change; sorry, you can't always get everything you want.
This is a short tale by most standards, and speed-reader that I am, I read it in one evening. It will appeal to all of those who love adventure and mythology, especially Norse Mythology. All in all I found this to be a good story, and well worth reading. I love a good epic quest tale and I loved `The Gateway' by Glenn G. Thater. I will definitely be buying the next installment in the series.
WARNING! MAY CONTAIN UNHIDDEN SPOILERS! PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!
2970 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What can I say ladies. Find yourself a peaceful spot and enjoy. Let's just say my husband benefited from this book!
7446 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sophie's husband is wounded at the battle of Waterloo and his body is never found. After eight years of heartbreak and fruitless searching, Garrett is declared dead and Sophie finally starts to rebuild her life with Tristan. She finds love again, remarries and starts to heal -- and then Garrett returns.
I'm not sure why I am giving four stars rather than five. I guess because I sense I will probably grow tired of it after a while (especially after I return from China and the novelty has worn off).
If a guy causes another guy to lose an eye or break a limb, the same will be done to him.
2663 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The sexual tension between Darcy and Elizabeth has been one of the driving forces behind the P & P variations. I admit I was a bit uncomfortable with some of the love scenes at first but soon realized this was the foundation for a strong and lasting love between these two beloved characters. Realistically the tensions, misunderstandings and self-doubts were soon washed away as Darcy and Elizabeth learned more about themselves and each other.
4156 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Important historical document worth reading. The included history of the Magna Carta is informative and a good complement to the main document.
396 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I'll be short. I wanted a basic understanding of what Communism was all about from the source I figured was most authoritative, Karl Marx. Good idea? You'd think so, but no.
"It's v-vulgar to care about Settlements, but you are very rich, are you not?"
6579 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book, I thought it had a great plot, depth of characters and impressive creative problem solving. This is a story of survival and hope and was realistic in many of the problems faced. I thought the book was the perfect length and had plenty of action, it was hard to put down because I kept wanting to find out what happened next! I will look for more from this author.
I loved the story and how the author brought the characters together.
I'm pretty much blown away with this heartbreakingly realistic book.
Thank you, thank you
I received a copy of this book from WaterBrook Multnomah's Blogging for Books program in exchange for my honest review.
4737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this story. I read it in less than 2 hours and I just love mini novel like this one. Jane Porter writes in a easy to read way that simply sweeps the reader in and immediately let you be a part of the story.
1303 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 First off, you should read Gregory Baird's review of this book on this website. My review is meant to augment his and provide some ancillary information (and opinions).
I enjoyed this story very much ( can you tell) and I would highly reccommend it to all true romance readers.....
4862 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Okay, so as a hetero female this book was a big eye opener! I actually feel like I learned something...an insight into the male gay mind. I have read tons of "trashy" lady porn books and always found them a bit unbelievable. So I had to take it to the streets and ask my gay male friends if this was realistic. Some said yes, many parts I described happen that way. But one or two wanted details of the scenes, because they wanted to try that out! And none of them agreed with the emotional aspect written in the book. There was a lot of sex, very little in the way of emotion, and then a lot more sex. To me, that is EXACTLY what male harlequen-esque books should be! Thoroughly engaging and entertaining, and I knew exactly what I was getting by the front cover art...reminescent of an updated Fabio. So overall, I liked the book.
4600 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A beautiful story, beautifully told. Settings, cultures and characters all described with richness and detail. Every time the plot risked being predictable, I was proven wrong. I loved learning so much about a part of the world I had no real knowledge of, and how clashing cultures and warfare impact families and communities for generations. In this case, back through multiple previous lives. The way eastern philosophies and martial arts weave among the characters and societies is fascinating, and seamless. Touching, compassionate, sometimes brutal, but always heartfelt and beautifully written.
8606 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read!
1057 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Oldies, but goodies. You forget how mysteries use to read. Really enjoyed the series.
First, none of these books are written by a formula. About the only thing each novel has in common with the others is that Walt Longmire, the sheriff of Absaroka County, gets battered and beaten in each one. The one ongoing joke, for lack of a better word, in each book is how much physical punishment Walt undergoes. But the novels themselves differ starkly from one to another. Most series reenact the same novel again and again, with only minor alterations from one book to the next. But Craig Johnson clearly refuses to take the easy path, but insists on working hard to create something new each time.
The Cold Dish is great fun and it is the perfect way to get acquainted with Walt Longmire and his world. You will want to read more, I guarantee it.
Halt and Horace have arrived in Skandia to rescue Will and Evanlyn from slavery only to be trapped there by the advancing forces of the Temujai. Fortunately the Oberjarl recognizes that Halt's knowledge of strategy may be useful and allows our heroes to stay in Hallosholm and prepare for battle.
As for the title change from Oakleaf Bearers (Australia) to Battle for Skandia (U.S.), I'd have to say the US title strikes closer to the heartbeat of the story. The Australian title is better seen in scope of the whole series, and probably would have made better sense on book 3...but as mentioned elsewhere, book 3 and 4 could have been one story arc.
Lisa and Leo were sired by Nickolas but she grew tired of killing her prey and refused to obey his commands to kill, Leo and she decided to leave their Sire. They parted ways and fifteen years later Leo returned to Haventown, then dead blood drained bodies appeared less than two blocks from On The Edge. Who could be killing them? The Enforcer Police that Brett was hiding evidence that Lisa was guilty!
3202 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am not sure what I was expecting, but this was a really delightful book. If you started reading it and thought it was just about civil rights in the south, you missed the whole point of the book!
I have definitely got to read me some more Craig Johnson!
Princess Bianca feared her evil stepmother to the point of running away. No place was safe however, except for the impenetrable Penitent compound. To enjoy the safety of the cult though Bianca must follow the cult rules, which include the prohibition of all things intimate.
8635 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 OMG, what a weak woman. I just wanted her to at least put up SOME kind of fight. Instead she just let them push her around. Pathetic.
Nicholas begins to woo Etna, coming to see her at her uncle's house and asking to take walks with her. The courtship is slow and long, and Etna (the reader will notice) is not enamored with Nicholas as he is with her. Eventually, Nicholas gets the courage to ask for her hand in marriage, and Etna does accept eventually, as it is the better of two evils - she knows that her fate was to live the life of a spinster, becoming the nanny to her sister's children.
I enjoyed everything about this novel. The storyline was great. I love "an imperiled, young lass on a secret journey to save the realm" kinda adventures. And, this one is done superbly. It is full of wonderfully colorful, zany, evil, bewitching, likable and detestable characters. Bayberry and Bunchberry are my favorites. A story about their lives would be an excellent read in and of itself. The descriptions are vivid and explosive, especially during fight and chase scenes. The most avid reader will absolutely be transported into the scenes.
4643 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this story. Beautifully written ... Author Hood answers questions that arise in her novel in later pages ... a technique that she uses perfectly.
8718 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was an excellent story line. Couldn't put it down! I love a story where a confident man pursues his goal. He just hero.
9687 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Two werewolf alpha sons are being groomed to take over one day when their sires step down. Although, if pack rivalries continue to escalate, who knows what their futures hold.
For some of the book you may feel frustrated that Elyn R. Saks thinks she can function without medication. Each time she is thrown back into a debilitating psychosis. The triggers are interesting and for that reason I think this book can explain a mentally ill person's basic needs for understanding and support.
At under 200 pages, Living Dead Girl is a gut wrenching tale about abuse and molestation. This is not an easy read for the narrator is very graphic in her abuse and what goes on in her mind. Elizabeth Scott has written a gripping tale and the ending will shock you.
6563 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed reading this book. Its unusual twist at the end was a surprise. It was easy reading with not too many characters to remember.
1261 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is both a wonderful title and completely captivating book! I needed to read this for school and did not even know what to expect, though found to my surprise that I really, really enjoyed it. Diaz writes in a completely conversational tone, even as he is giving a harsh political commentary and educating the reader on dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. I loved learning more about something I know so little about, a culture I really don't know anything about, and in such a great writing style.
8401 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read the reviews for this book twice before I decided to take a chance. Am very glad I did. Jo and Wyatt are such different personalities that they are great together. Angelica and Teddy are 2 mischevious ghost that add to the story. It is not your paranormal story with big bad ghost, so if you are looking for that this is not your type book. I would recommend it for a fun read.
Oscar is an anti-hero that is both endearing and entertaining. While the book shifts narrators and settings (to tell us the history of his mother and grandfather) and is gripping throughout, Oscar is, by far, the star of novel in every single way.
Based on two of his previous stories --- "Saul and Patsy are Getting Comfortable in Michigan" from THROUGH THE SAFETY NET and "Saul and Patsy are Pregnant" from A RELATIVE STRANGER --- the novel greatly expounds the title characters' lives and further explores themes of irony and sentimentality across more than 300 pages, yet by virtue of its vivid characters, incredibly targeted prose and insights into married life, SAUL AND PATSY asks to be read like a short story --- in one sitting. It lacks any suspense, but it is still hard to put down. And reading that last page is akin to saying good-bye to old college friends, who stopped by for an all-too-short visit.
8637 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was very good. I enjoyed the characters and the story line I couldn't put this book down until I finished it. I recommend this book to everyone.
8476 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I downloaded this initially onto my Kindle, but later deleted it as being useless.
1998 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love this series. They are fun to read and the story flows nicely. Nice humor dispersed throughout the book. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the price that is being charged for this book compared to similar quality books on Amazon.
6225 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love this book, it was only 0.99 cents short story but good. I love the caracters, the story flow easy, perfect read if you are looking for something short to read in a day or two. I recoment this author.
This is a 5 flowers book and a very close one to my heart .
In northern Alabama forests, cut off by a collapsed bridge and rivers swollen by the torrential rains, there will be a battle between the clan of longclaws and two families, the Masons, from a long line that watched the mounds for just such an event, and an old Indian woman and her granddaughter.
7143 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I want to tell the world about the brilliant novel, The Warden, by Anthony Trollope, published in 1855, and one of six novels in his series Chronicles of Barsetshire. The main character is the kind and honorable Rev. Harding, and he is the precentor of a cathedral in a small country town in west England. I found it refreshing to see how Harding thinks and acts when he is engaged in the fight of his life. His reputation is attacked and his right to be Warden of Hirams Hospital is threatened by a relentless reformer and an attack dog of a tabloid newspaper. Harding lives with his youngest daughter and enjoys a quiet and busy life helping people, doing many good works and caring for the 12 old men who have been given a comfortable retirement life at the Hospital, which was established for men who are poor and no longer able to work. There is a love interest for his daughter, an unyielding son-in-law who defends the church and Harding, plenty of subtle humor and a charming picture of the country life.
"Cybermancy" is the sequel to "WebMage", in which writer Kelly McCullough first introduced us to Ravirn, descendant of the three Fates. Ravirn, or Raven as he is now often called since the events of the first book, is one hell of a hacker (pun intended!). This time he is going to need to push all his vaunted skills to the utmost because he needs to hack into Hades to retrieve his girlfriend's webgoblin Shara; in Shara's memory is locked all his girlfriend Cerice's research on her doctorate in computer science.
I'm pretty much blown away with this heartbreakingly realistic book.
652 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed reading this story. It was wonderful and so interesting. I love these characters and this series. I can't wait for the next one.
My Take:
Lieutenant Eve Dallas has been forced to attend the Interplanetary Law Enforcement and Security Conference off planet on the Olympus Resort and she is none to happy about it. A chauvanistic retired police commander has a vendetta against Roarke. "Fathers. The case is lousy with them." Classic In Death. Really good.
Mr. Tuttle was in his usual fine form. There was humor interlaced through even the most gruesome portions. The humor was sometimes blatant and, at other times, a bit obscure, but always there if a reader cared to look, and I did.
4904 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 First time reading this author and I'm eager for more. I thought this story was great and well rounded for a short story. I very much recommend it as I think if you like erotica, the paranormal and a nice plot, you'll enjoy this one.
The Good: As stated in earlier reviews, the first two books in the series were very much a stereotypical good vs. evil, sword and sorcery fantasy, but as the series progressed, it becomes much more complicated and deeper story.
6956 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Vivid descriptions that will make you feel the cold but still want to visit Wyoming and have a meal at the Busy Bee. Colorful, fresh metaphors bring the landscape to life. The characters are quirky but believable and the laconic dialogue made me laugh out loud. In the face of death and danger, Henry and Walt are still trading barbs and literary quotes. I enjoyed this book 1 - intro to Longmire so much that I slowed down my reading midway to savor the writing a bit longer. Learned a lot about historic rifles, Native American tribes and a bit about Custer. A fine mix.
Lena deLeon
802 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Karen Traviss was noted during her time as a Star Wars author for her fascination with the Mandalorian culture along with her disdain for the Jedi. These traits fueled several exceptional stories in the Republic Commando novels but also started to become a bit of a distraction over time, especially as her stories became increasingly drenched in Mandalorian worship. It's an interesting choice to have her author a short story (originally an e-book) for the New Jedi Order, as beyond a nod in the final volume, Mandalorians are conspicuously absent. This story is very much like her full length Star Wars novels: Mandalorian focused, chapters starting with intriguing italicized quotes from various in-universe sources, and a very cinematic way of staging scenes and cutting between them.
This novella isn't necessary in understanding the series as a whole, but it is a good read. I highly recommend it for those who have already started the series or those who are thinking of starting the series.
I adored Jena, as a character. I would love to have her as a friend. She's practical, compassionate, grounded, analytical, and a natural leader. While all of the sisters were in turn excellent (darling, brave Stela, wickedly smart Paula, reminds-me-of-me-at-13 Iulia, maternal Tatiana) it was Jena who I was most rooting for.
A large family congregates around the body of a beloved brother of the narrator, Veronica Hegarty, who visually and mentally reviews portions of her, of their, of every Hegarty's life - and how they entangle with certain confrontations with Lambert Nugent - someone who has been a lover, a landlord and a molester of the family members.
6378 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Rating: 4.5 stars
One of the more interesting analyses the author made was the comparison of UFO lore and religion. He indicates that although the phenomenon has many of the characteristics of mythology and religious belief, it does not appear to have a strong impact on people's behavior. He does note however that some of those more charismatic individuals who have convinced others that they have had contact with aliens have sometimes created a cult-like phenomenon around themselves.
6554 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Pleasant and believable characters and a decent story line. Desperately needs tighter editing. The run on sentences and grammatical errors were distracting and would be simple enough to solve. I felt I was reading a first draft.
3752 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Highly recommend for anyone that has read the previous entries. Great book and good ending. Story just keeps getting better.
Just read it right there on your beloved Kindle.
I think? This book is far from typical. Just have a look at the cover, which gives the tiniest of hints
8121 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A very erotic book, it was short but sexually interesting & I suppose for slot somewhat arousing , interesting book!!!!
904 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fern Michaels', "The Jury" doesn't rest on the success of previous additions to the series. The old southern adage: "You wouldn't want to stoop to their level," doesn't help when your only answer is: "You want to bet." Ms. Michaels provides a vicarious experience and keeps her fans coming back for more.
make this a good read.
In closing, I think is one is going to create an allegory to this extent, it isn't a good idea to completely skew the message.
The descriptions were so sparse that I could not picture a character or a scene during the entire novel. The dialogue was decent in some places, but mostly stilted and uninteresting.
I'm just going to put it out there. I'm not a big fan of M/M sex scenes. Also, I'm not sure seeing or reading one is much of a turn on for me personally. But then, people like oysters, liver, and spinach, and I don't, so it's all good.
9242 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the story of 26yo Ransom who literally bumps into 40yo Gwen who has returned to her small town city in CA to care for her ailing mother while teaching a passle of 6 year olds at the local elementary school. Immediate sparks fly between the two but Gwen is still going through a divorce from her cheating spouse while dodging Ransom's older brother who has set his eyes on what he says "the ugly duckling". This is a very well written story that starts with friendship and leads to love that will leave you breathless with Ransom's "Lessons" on helping a butterfly find her wings.
4381 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The first book in the On the Edge series is a fast and erotic must read.
Evangeline Anderson has written an emotional, heart-wrenching tale about self-discovery and acceptance. Everything the characters are put through in the story leads to a very satisfying ending. - Karin
5155 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank you for another good story that keeps me turning the pages and anticipating the next installment.
1384 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have watched Dr. Stanley on television a few times, but I have never read any of his books. The book reads much the way he speaks.
1596 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Shadow Music: A Novel by Julie Garwood is one of my favorite books with lots of romance. I already had story on hardback and ten bought on Kindle for convenience. I call Julie Garwood historical romances my "Happy Books."
Guidall sounds like my grandfather when I was too young to be a grandfather - makes me feel like I'm listening to my grandfather tell me of an adventurous period in his life.
5236 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Now, if I could just put this plan into action I would have no money worries!! Great book, easy to read, great plan!
Well, for starters, I, like far too many of us had hit a financial sinkhole about 15 years ago and then spent more than a decade digging myself out. Much of what Dave has to say is common sense: Save, pay cash, budget, avoid consumer debt (ie. if you can't afford it don't buy it.) and rather than compete with the Jones' live the life you can afford and eventually you will live like no other. To do so we must be willing to avoid peer pressure and remain focused on our reality - Not the fantasy.
I suppose I can recommend this MATURE book to adults only. Strong sexual content. Duh, right? The length is very disappointing. I'll let yall know about the third book. If I write that review today .. I'll be totally bummed.
1398 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So well written. Smart. Such spontaneous imagination. Completely believable in the self talk. Too bad T Ray could not be a compassionate man who n the end.
One day, while accompanying Rosaleen into town so the latter can register to vote, Lily observes Rosaleen perpetrate the idiotic act of 'repaying' verbal abuse from some local jerks by dribbling snuff juice over their shoes. She's arrested and tossed into jail along with Lily, who is shortly thereafter picked up by T-Ray. After T-Ray explains that Rosaleen is lucky to even be alive, Lily discovers that Rosaleen was beaten and is in hospital, so she engineers her escape, and they flee to Tiburon, a nearby town which holds an attraction to Lily because she believes her mother lived there.
3. R.G. Alexander's steamy vampire/were/witch romance series: Regina in the Sun (Children of the Goddess) (highly erotic)
Lorelei Janelle is having these same dreams, but of him. She too is afraid that one day the nightly dreams will end. Sevan asks her to mate with him and be his forevermore. She readily agrees. During the mating process, suddenly his canines emerge and he is able to complete the mating ceremony. Lorelei has magic of her own and is also a were-panther. She holds back this information, as they are just dream mates.
145 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this book. Strong woman who's the main perspective. The rest of the series are really drawing me in as well. I can't wait to take the trip together and get lost in another world.
5804 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Oh so sexy a read, quite explicit scenes of sex. What a romance too, finding their long lost love affair. I really enjoyed it.
Will and Evanlyn/Cassandra are definitely out of their element in the frigid land of Skandia. Skandia is so different from Arulaen that it literally sucks the life of them, especially Will. Evanlyn is a princess and while inured to hardship, as evinced by events in the second book, becoming a slave to a Jarl is definitely outside her comfort zone. The fact that Will becomes little more than an invalid, she is forced to rely on her own wits and not those of others if she is to prevail.
This is one of those books that stay with you forever. Someday I'll probably read it again. For now, I've convinced my twelve-year-old to read it. I had passed my copy on to a friend; I thought it was that good. I then had to purchase another copy for my daughter to read, but I thought it was well worth it.
There were a few editing errors throughout, but not enough to be a big issue. The formatting was of professional quality.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Among my favorites are At the Mountain of Madness, The Colour Out of Space, Cool Air and ... well, just read them for yourself and pick your own favorites. A couple of minor caveats, however. First, Lovecraft depends more on mood and creepiness to tell his stories. For readers accustomed to horror that is both quick and gross, Lovecraft may seem curiously old-fashioned. Two, Lovecraft was a product of his times. As such, some of his depictions may come across as racist. Beyond that, enjoy these stories - whether you are reading them for the first time or coming back to them after years away. This collection marks an excellent point at which to start.
6682 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I completely enjoyed this book, it is a really good READ. I can't wait to read the next one. I really enjoyed the characters and story. And I recommend it to young adults and older people too.
637 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of me favorite authors. Love the Argeneau Vampire books.
4028 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Imagine updating Hobbes' view of religion in light of contemporary neuroscience, linguistic analsyis, and anthropology and you can see the value in this book. Things missing include the work of Roger Penrose and others applying contemporary physics to the mind and what connection there might be in that with issues typically associated with religious concepts. This book does not attempt to demonstrate that there is no connection between the human mind and what might be considered the divine or spiritual. It simply evaluates issues associated with religious concepts especially in light of the Wittgensteinian rules and language games played in those contexts. It is more along the lines of James' "Varieties of the Religious Experience" in this respect. This book makes a great companion book to "Why God Will Not Go Away".
7729 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was an exciting mystery story
How true is it all? Who can say? Some of it is verifiable, but Abagnale was, in many cases, the only one there. He fabricated so much of his existence, knowing when it is the truth and when it is storytelling is impossible. To enjoy the book, the reader must take the author at his word.
Something else that is crucial to me in an erotic novel is that the story and characters are of the same quality that I would expect in any other novel. This book met all of my expectations in that regard. Jessaline's character is smart, brave, and determined. Llew is a sexy bad boy who is being transformed by his love for his wife. Reformed bad boys are my favorite heroes in love stories, and Llew was no exception.
6273 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Brian Rathbone writes excellent fantasy. He has the scope, the adventure and the timing down. You follow the story and wait to see what comes next, each book adds nicely to the last. I read all three books of his with pleasure. I have read fantasy novels and series since early high school, decades now, and the Godsland Series are just plain good.
Page 92 tells how "outside sections" are used for secret legislation. Page 96 explains how school busing avoided the rich Boston suburbs. Chapter 8 tells about payoffs on the University of Massachusetts campus in Dorchester. One effect of capping property taxes was to make cities more reliant on state aid (p. 124). Should states ban dual office holding (p. 157)? Chapter 14 starts by telling about connections in Boston. Did they have something on Cardinal Law? Page 191 explains the Depositors Trust Bank burglary (safe deposit boxes belonging to organized crime). Page 215 explains politics and family connections (it is like the feudal system). Is it different in corporations? Did Billy sabotage the Dukakis campaign (p. 219)? This level of corruption wouldn't be believed if this was a novel (pp. 245-248). With a "line item veto" and enough votes a Governor would control the state budget (p. 265). Page 267 explains how public TV gets rated. Are your state colleges and universities being used to pay politicians (p. 284)? Are tuition costs going down? Page 300 explains hiring practices at one state college, page 301 explains the costs. How many other telephone company employees are corrupt (p. 303)? Page 312 tells how judges are appointed. How many other college presidents would invoke the Fifth Amendment (p. 314)? Page 316 explains skyrocketing college costs. Eventually a new Governor appointed new trustees to the board, and Billy resigned with a large pension. The 'Epilogue' ends this story as of 2005.
5243 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy step-by-step instructions, and this book delivered. Now to get focused and follow them...
8729 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book kept my rapt attention.
Wings in the Night, Part 1 contains six wonderful tales about the creatures of the night known as vampires. I read that Maggie's line of vampire stories are the original ones, the ones that came before. You will see they are people just like you and me. You'll fall in love at least once. Maybe more.
6. Renee Michaels' again more sexually adventurous werewolf romance Her Chosen Wolf: The Were Chronicles, Book 1
7532 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm no expert on Mark Twain, but regard him as an American treasure. The fact that I can get just about every one of his major and minor works for less than $3 is guilt inducing. I bought it to re-read Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer for the first time since my youth, and it was money well spent just to enjoy those two master works again. But there is so much more here than the heavy hitters to be studied and enjoyed.
So, from the beginning Eresse, in Sacred Fate, is quite upfront with the issue, and she fully and willingly commits the mistake: Lassen, the man who will get pregnant, it's not a man with female attributes or viceversa, he is simple both, probably the most common way to define him is "hermaphrodite". In the fantasy world of Ylandre women are extinct more than 1000 years ago, and the males changed to be able to naturally bear a child; all man have both male than female genitalia, and when they give birth, they are also able to breastfeed the child. Only that, most of them, preserve the manly characteristic of being stronger and bigger than a woman, and so it's quite strange to read of warrior that can be also "mothers".
This book was really boring to me. The characters were interesting enough and even the plot held major potential, unfortunately the story never reached its potential. The problem was it seemed to take forever to get anywhere in the story.
Conclusion:
Jane is a woman who was celibate for 2 years. Apparently she is "insatiable" .. at least until Antonio awakened her desires. In this book, their passionate D/s relationship has been enhanced by Santos, Antonio's best friend. Yadda yadda ..
I wonder if this was the whole book; it was printed the month I ordered it....
I suggest you give this one a try and then the second book too. I know it is a lot of pages (this one contains 471 alone) but the reading is fast and for me, it was well worth the effort. Of course that is just me...I suspect that many will get half way through this book, hurl it against the wall and move on to other things. That is what is nice about this particular genre...if you don't like one, there are at this time literally hundreds to choose from.
6079 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a good read. I really enjoyed it.
2639 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love On the Edge! Meeting Brett, Leo and Lisa through the out of the box series made me want to know soo much more about these characters. If you haven't read the out of the box set, On the edge is a great introduction to what you will get a whole lot more of in the rest of the series. HOT scenes between the trio, and the different combinations of duos too. I just reread the story again, and the second time around it is still as good as the first... now seriously thinking about reading the rest of them again too :P I love the personalities, and they all play off of each other in great ways. Thanks Kallysten for continuing to keep me aroused, entertained, and eagerly awaiting what ever series instalment you have coming out next. :)
THE WIDOW OF THE SOUTH is the product of Hicks's research about Franklin, in particular the restoration of the Carnton plantation as a historical site, home to the cemetery Carrie McGavock built to honor the thousands of dead who lost their lives at Franklin, Tennessee. Relationships between Carrie, husband John, Mariah and her son Eli, and Zachariah Cashwell are fictional, but the reality of the battle and the losses sustained by the Confederacy are fact. Promotional material compares THE WIDOW OF THE SOUTH to the likes of GONE WITH THE WIND and DR. ZHIVAGO. I would not classify Hicks's book with such lofty classics, but I do recommend it as a historical novel with enthralling personalities.
If you love a very dark and truely tortured (sex-exhibitionist)hero paired with a witty tough at heart surprisingly sensual naughty heroine-then this is your book. These two people were totally meant for each other..Bravo!
Elizabeth Scott is to be thanked for writing a story that brings the issue of child abduction to light. As Alice says, there are three life lessons: No one will see you. No one will say anything. No one will save you. Unfortunately, she's all too often right. I hope that after reading LIVING DEAD GIRL everyone will see, everyone will speak, everyone will be compelled to save.
Overall, this was a wonderful paranormal M/M romance. I will definitely be buying this in paperback come summer so I can re-read it. Highly recommended!
Usually I can figure out who the bad guy is, but I was surprised with this one.
6294 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A heart-warming story of hardship and the sacrifice a husband makes to take care of his family. When he finally realizes ne needed God in his life - his life became a much happier.
I liked this book for the following reasons:
"Jane Austen: The Complete Collection" draws together almost all the work that Jane Austen ever produced, and let readers explore the mannered society and obstacle-filled love lives of her heroines. Brilliant, and a must-read for any reader.
9650 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 loved this paranormal romance, with it's good mixture of seriousness and fun. Erik is one sexy wolf. And who couldn't fall in love with a man who looks so fierce but acts so patient. Maggie is a wounded soul in need of nurturing and understanding. I admired her strength. Their chemistry is amazing and they complement each other nicely. The backdrop of the Wolf Games is such a great idea. I loved the sporting events and it put a nice spin on the story. As a big fan of the Granite Lake Wolves series I can't tell you how happy I was to see TJ again. I can't wait until he gets his own story. It was also nice to catch up with some other past characters and meet some new ones. This is a keeper! - Theresa Joseph
8788 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a touching, tender Christmas read, with lush, lovely historical detail, wonderful twists and turns of plot, and an action scene (in a swank bar, of all places) that you won't soon forget. Love how Josh Lanyon reveals his protagonists through the other characters' reactions to them. I sniffled, I sighed, I re-read.
6. Kresley Cole's adventurous and intricate magical romance series (never mind the ridiculous title): A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1)
2019 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow, great book. The book started off slow, recovering from the mediocre book three of the series, but once things got moving it was awesome. Very clean, very kid-friendly. By the end of the book I was literally smiling at how happy the ending was. Already bought book 5...
Abby is, for lack of a better term, a hot mess. She likes having sex with all sorts of people in all sorts of situations, yet she's worried about people thinking she's a slut (her direct quote). She flips out at Eric when she thinks he's going to ask for a deeper commitment beyond the sex they've been having, but she doesn't have any issues at all in the span of a couple of days agreeing to be in a permanent menage relationship.
2720 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank you for this beautiful blessing . All the glory give to God throughout this book to touched my heart. Thank you for sharing your story.
9620 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Margo discovers a great deal on her journey to self awareness. Her urgent need to escape her abusive husband enables her to do things necessary for her survival. She learns to not repeat her previous mistakes. Realistically, things probably would have been much worse with the chances Margo took.
Get it! Read it! Tell your friends about it!
1090 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am looking forward to reading the next Hawke story. Vaughan is an amazing addition to my reading. I recommend this author and his books.
Can Simon and Becky figure out what is happening before it is too late?
the previous chapter. Characters were very clearly drawn.
2409 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 IT WAS DONE AS A FILM IN THE 1950-60s. VERY POPULAR FILM BACK THEN. TODAY THE KIDS WOULD LAUGH AT ITS LACK OF HIGH TECH SPECIAL F-X. BUT I DO RECOMMEND TO ANY YOUNG ADULT - IT'S QUITE A STARTLING ADVENTURE AND THE FILM HAS BECOME A CLASSIC IN HOLLYWOOD.
PS Love the chaps, they are a total hot flush scene!
6289 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book reminds us of the power of prayer. Abbie discovers the importance of holding on to the Lord even when it all seems hopeless. this is a great read. once again Kim Vogel Sawyer doesn't disappoint.
I have many WW recipe books, etc, but this is already, BY FAR, my fav !!!
*A complimentary copy was given in exchange for an honest review*
Anyone who has been an observer of the courts over the years has seen numerous examples of arrogant judges who have imposed their political prejudices on the nation. Many judges at all levels operate with no regard for the Constitution or the limits on their power. A very recent example is the district court judge in the Schiavo case who ignored Congress and the president when they asked for a review of the case.
Well, after emailing and being ignored by Huffington Post about the ad's and video links I dropped the Kindle version. I still read the web version and also use their app on both my iPhone and iPod Touch. But those are devices that can handle the rich media content.
So please, do yourself a favour, if you haven't had the privilege of reading one of Ms Elizabeth Moon's stories, grab this one, cop a squat someplace and enjoy!
almost lost me but then things picked up & it proved to be an entertaining & interesting concept..
**This story can also be found in the print anthology The Perfect Gift **
7540 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Mark Twain is one of my favorite authors. The Mark Twain House is only an hour from where I grew up. I've listened to many of his short stories on audio and fell in love with his accounts of being a newspaper reporter in the mid-west. I own a 26 volume collection of his major novels and most of his favorite short stories - every copy bears his litho signature. A litho signature may not mean much, but Twain rarely allowed this, and as far as I know, never without his personal approval. I wouldn't dare take the books out. They have been passed down through my family and are, for their age, in quite good shape. That is why I like these Kindle books so much. There are no editorial alterations that I can find. The whole text has been preserved. These books are a joy to read both on Kindle and on PC.
3097 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The follow-up to Shoe Addicts Annonymous is not a direct sequel, but does have one character, Sandra that recurs. The main plot involves the mistakes that a group of women make while in Las Vegas (one of whom is Sandra's sister, Tiffany). Tiffany splurges on clothes that she cannot return, Abbey gets blackmailed by a former boyfriend, and Loreen accidentally hires a male prostitute and then gambles to try to win some money. In order to get their financial situations back on track, they follow Tiffany's idea to work as phone sex operators like her sister used to do. Along the way, the three bond and work on solving their relationship issues. There is also some scenes where Sandra uses a dating service and has a string of horrible dates.
For example, here's part of one such correspondence:
6132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Our hero is actually a heroine this time. The Green Riders are the Royal couriers, or Norse riding messengers. Our heroine is on her way home from school in disgrace for defending herd of for on a noble-born bully. A Green Rider, mortally wounded, emerges from the woods and more or less demands that she delivers a sealed message to the King. Reluctantly, she agrees, and ends up with his horse, his badge of office, and his horse. Fans of Mercedes Lackey will like this book. By the way, this is the first volume in a six-book series.
Each of the six sisters has a personality of their own, which can't be easy for a writer. You easily become attached and invested in their adventure. It is fun learning the Druadic lessons with them and seeing how Fayne describes all of the magical creatures. The language is distractingly modern for a story set in 1838, especially that of the O'Byrne sisters, but this is easily overlooked. If you like fairtale fare you'll like these books.
Can Emma prove to the Pride that she is Max's mate? Can she handle the changes that will make her one with Max?
6032 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked this one. It wasn't all about the sexy times together. It was really more of a story, which I enjoyed.
8625 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I ordered this book and read it the same day! It was fabulous! Do the destined lovers ever get together? With five brothers trying to control her life and she's a rebel, anything can happen.. She's also living a secret life! Brett is enchanted by her also! Can't wait to read whether she succeeds in her new job! Elizabeth Lennox is so exciting in all her books!
A sweet, satisfying story.
Its not a game, you know, he added after a moment. For the longest time I thought it was, but its really not. Theres no prize for either of us if we do this.
787 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Like others who have reviewed the Irish Times, I got the paper because I wanted to see the world out of the US in non US terms. In English.
5432 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've had this book since October 2011. It's now mid-March 2012, and I've only just read it today.
3221 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm usually a bit lowbrow for literary fiction, but Sue Monk Kidd grabbed me with Lily, a little girl with a big heart. Her story as well as her personality are riveting. I cared what happened to Lily as though she were a close relative. Also, kudos to Kidd who kept me tied up in a story that contained nary an ounce of romance.
3177 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Marvelous book. I enjoyed it so much. A pleasant and easy read. The best part was relationships between the people.
Addendum (July 18, 2014):
1719 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maggie Shayne is one of my favorite authors of all time. Her writing is impeccable. I loved this story. It had it all. Can't wait to read Wings in the Night part 2.
7297 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Must read all three books. I just lent them to a friend who said the same thing. It is a fast read, you do not want to put the book down. HOT HOT HOT!
This is not the work of a practiced author. This is a book for someone
7164 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Okay, I love Belle. I hated the way she was treated in Halle and I love that she finally found a safe place to be happy and a man of her own to be happy.
6908 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved the characters in the book and the plot made sense, although the ending was sad. I felt the book rambled in some places and could have been tightened up. However, I enjoy this series a lot, so will definitely read more Walt Longmire books.
THe stories are engaging, the women are kick-a$$ and the dialogue is funny!
Magellas' observations and opinions about rear-echelon soldiers, and the psychology of the higher-ups who did little or no actual fighting, ring true. He notes that it was the captains and lieutenants who really functioned as "leaders" of combat troops, and it was pretty obvious that Magellas was less than impressed with much of the upper brass. The British brass comes in for particularly harsh criticism in the context of the failure of Montgomery's Operation Market-Garden. Magellas also relates an astonishing incident in which British armor refused to advance to relieve besieged units of British paratroopers, which shirking allowed the Germans to massacre them. The author takes the trouble to say that he "personally witnessed this incident...."
4301 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Who cannot love the Pooh and his friends. I read it often when going to bed and it offsets any stress of the day. And I'm in my 60's!
7069 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Christine Feehan is the author and Queen of paranormal romance! I truly enjoyed reading this book and many of her other titles. She rocks when she writes!
6201 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Really interesting story that is set in a familiar time with familiar historical characters. I really enjoyed this (and I read a LOT of historical fiction), and would say it was one of the better books I've read.
7759 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 One of the best books I've read in a long time and I read all the time. Characters were realistic and funny. The story was fast paced and the book was very hard to put down.. I need to sleep but I can't until I've downloaded the next book.
My biggest problem writing-wise about these books is the use of the word "for." As an example, in the third book she writes, "Karigan did not, for she had packed extra layers of clothes to contend with the colder weather, but she'd make room, for she could guess why the captain asked."
9183 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In Balance of Fate, Jeff Inlo completed his Delver Magic Trilogy. It is as consistently fascinating and captivating as the rest of this trilogy. We see the sorcerous, Tabris, turn to the dark side, still blaming Ryson for her decisions. Most interesting in this volume is Inlo's ability to mix philosophy with a fascinating story. It was the most philosophical of the three books. I suspect, though, that without these discussions, Enin's inaction would be really frustrating. In the end, though, he finds his balance. Lief, Matthew, Enin and Ryson all met their fates - some went to their rewards in the afterlife, some continued on. It's a wonderful story. I'll miss these characters now that the trilogy is over. We'll have to see if Inlo has any plans to take them further.
3192 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Not what I was expecting, and that's not good... I just found it boring and shallow...
7359 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can I please give 6 stars?!? I want to read this again and again. Small-town childhood nemesis' (sic?) actually have the hots for one another? Woohoo...steamy hot and funny to boot. Full of small town family and friend angst. Loved it loved it. Give me more.
5435 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Didn't take me long to love Markhat, and to feel comfortable enough in his world to enjoy tagging along.
687 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OMG I am obsess with this famly. I am in-love with this books. This is a wonderful story. I am beyond happy about this book. Go get it. I think you will enjoy it very well.
2138 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jennie Lucas is a rising star and she certainly demonstrates it her December release of The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge.
As it turns out, the formatting of this book in the Kindle format leaves much to be desired, and makes it quite unusable either as a reference in the store or a cookbook in the kitchen.
Lilith is an amazing female. Her extraordinary gifts bring forth a darkness within that allows her to fight. She is at odds with her gift in the beginning, but it was exciting when she started to move on to embrace it. Lincoln is the Chosen Son of the Vehemens and violence rules him. The magnetism between Lincoln and Lilith weighs heavy even when Lilith is fighting the lure of the gorgeous vampire. I am partial to this interesting pair. I was also happy to see Prophecy, Valentine, and Venturi make an appearance. I am hoping future books will elaborate on the dynamics of their relationship.
7343 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is not a criticism. Knowing (and loving) Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin as I do, it made the stories even more enjoyable for me.
9644 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wolf Games is my first read of the series. It may be a bad idea to pick up the third book first, but I actually had little trouble finding my way. I also borrow this title using Lendle. That is a great resource for readers and I'd like to thank Vivian Arend and Samhain for making your titles lendable.
9936 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this book because it talked about how Facebook got started and how it grew. It had cooperation from Mark Zuckerberg and so the story seemed more believable than "Accidental Billionaires", which I did enjoy as well.
5509 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a great deal, especially when you get 4 books in one. I loved everything about these stories. All the stories had great characters; characters that were all so believable. I also loved the way the towns people interacted with one another on a daily basis. They all genuinely cared about one another like they were all one big happy family, rather than just being some acquaintance that just happens to live near one another. They all cared for one another deeply, they looked after each other on a daily basis and if someone was down on their luck, then they all pull together & they'd find a way for them to over come those obstacles in the way.
Location 5934 "boosing" instead of "boozing"
1186 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is my first Lori Foster book(s) - great story about 4 brothers - haven't finished reading about Jordan yet but decided to give a review. Romantic, good story and great characters with lots of humour. Think my Kindle will be checking out some more of Lori's books.
I truly believe that without this series, we would have no Twilight, no Midnight Breed, and no Blackdagger Brotherhood. I'm not saying Wings In The Night inspired those books, I'm saying Wings In The Night created the genre and made it popular.
2700 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have spent time over the last 2 days reading "Assumed Engagement" and "Assumed Obligation" and enjoyed them both. I like this authors writing style and appreciate that she keeps the stories clean enough for me to allow my daughter to read them. Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book and I enjoyed this adaptation. I liked the way Georgiana helped Darcy change some of his attitudes and behaviors too. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
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Back on Earth, not all of the paranormals were discovered and many are in hiding, some in plain sight, others away from 'humans'. Our hero, Sevan Vasil. hides in plain sight with his twin brother, Jordan. They each have a bit of lion shifter DNA, but too little to be picked up by the scanners. They have the strength, speed, skill, and eye shifts, of lion shifters, but have neither the characteristic long canines, nor can they shift into werelion form.
7184 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was a interesting book
and grief. There is fear and the joy that comes with conquering
The plot is good although improbable for anyone in the ton to have a "Wife Sale" however, it works for this story. I liked this book/novella, its a quick read and very enjoyable and funny, (Gabriella and Drummond are caught in a couple of situations that are very embarassing to her!) I've already started the next book in the series (there are 6).
Ryland didn't understand all of the ramifications of being a tri-omega, all he knew was that he loved Gregory and wanted nothing more than to have Gregory claim him. Being claimed by Gregory was everything Ryland dreamed it to be, but his dream may come to an end when he and Gregory discover that their happily ever after depends on someone they never met.
1001 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent value...Excellent read. Keep up to date with the AP Associated Press Blog. Really easy to read, very up to date and of course, non biased. Great way for busy people to keep in touch with the world.
I can guarantee once you start reading this series you won't be able to stop.
9251 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Rey surprised by this book. Though I love the aurthor, I didn't have high expectations of this one. It was an easy read, good plot and lots of hot and steamy scenes. All and all, I would recommend this book.
727 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My husband gets this on his Kindle and is mostly pleased with the formatting and layout as both seem to have improved since he began getting it in 2011. He's satisfied enough to get it continually and read it so I think it's working for him. We're both glad to have this instead of the print version.
7539 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Complete Mark Twain Collection is well orgaized and easy to read on the Kindle. I have not read many of the stories, yet, but it is a gread companion to carry so many great stories on the kindle.
The descriptions of the land and settings are beautifully drawn. There is a bit of the supernatural in this book, yet it does not take away from the realism, but enhances the Native American feel.
7327 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you want really good sci-fi then get this series. I started and finished the series in a week I liked it so well. It is rare for me to do that. Granted the cover art is very very poor but please (lets trot out the old saw) don't judge a book by it's cover! Also it is a steal at the kindle price.
5133 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book has been out forever but I gotta let my antipathy spew or it's gonna build up into full-blown dislike for Kenyon and her bias against men in general and decent female characters in specific.
SO I settled down to get into this book. The beginning starts just fine and I am thrilled. But then something crazy happens. The characters seem like lifeless retreads of some of her previous characters. The plot, likewise, is a meandering mess that tries to recall the glories of The Bride and The Secret and fails miserably.
3595 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I do not know how I hadn't read Justin and Lorren's story before, however I am grateful that I have now. I truly believe things and people come into your life for a reason, a season and a lifetime. Justin and Lorren's story encompasses two of the three, the reason being healing and the final being a lifetime.
4373 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this modernized version of Pride and Prejudice. It was very compeling and I enjoyed how the modern "Lizzy" warmed up to William Denton (Mr. Darcy). You want them to get together and you anticipate it to happen every moment they are together.
Angela Benson writes a commanding and enthralling story on the power of salvation and how temptation works to unravel it. She shows readers how faith, forgiveness and redemption can a restore a person to a right relationship with God, their friends and themselves. The characters are well-developed and reveal many of the problems new and older Christians encounter frequently in their daily walk with God. Benson's writing is fluid and demonstrates her ability to incorporate biblical principle in everyday living.
Rating: 7/10
Ray is divorced and has no intention of ever marrying again after his first wife left him. He has a five year old daughter, Mel, with a real potty mouth. In fact, the one aspect I did not like about this novel is that the author attributes Mel with more wisdom than a typical five year old. She speaks and thinks much more like a modern thirteen year old.
147 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The characters are vivid, the plot thickens, the story line flows. I seem to fall for all of Ms. Moon's stories!
One of the things that really struck me about this book is the way that almost everything is referred to in a highly sexualized way. The chapter in which Veronica speculates about her grandparents' sex life was beyond creepy.
I would have preferred more angst in their renewed relationship though. Their reason for having sex is not very believable. It would have been better for them to just get carried away with each other.
HIGH LEVEL: Book 1 of a shifter-focused paranormal romance with Pumas. Writing is light and fun. Characters are not very deep, but still appealing. Magic is understated with the emphasis on the dual nature of the shifters and the significance of finding a mate. This is a fast read- what you see is what you get. Nothing too intense.
I could spend hours a day with my Kindle just reading this newspaper. At a little more than a quarter a day, who could ask for more? (Well, photos, yeah.)
It bogs down just a little in so very many misunderstandings and ups and downs between Lizzy and Darcy. But still, a very enjoyable read. It explores interesting, believable, real/more human sides of Lizzy and Darcy, as well as some other main characters, like Mr. Bennet and Georgiana--for once, she's NOT the simpy, adoring little sister, but more like a real, albeit maybe very modern, teenager!
Why did the book win the award? I'm not really sure. I found that the secret wasn't so very interesting as to make the philosophical question and the writing style worth the effort. The book felt like a well decorated cake where the appearance of the icing was a lot better than the taste and freshness of the cake.
6332 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As with the first book in this series, I totally "got" these books. Being part of a three daughter family, I felt like this story was pretty much my life. You haven't lived until you've experienced three girls trying to share a bathroom, tying up the phone line or shouting over one another trying to get heard (my poor dad!). Plus since I am the oldest, I've been especially waiting for Allie's story. I enjoyed reading about her journey of being a new mom and wanting to work at the same time. I don't know if I would have gone the same route that she did, but it was fun seeing what goes on in the background during direct sale parties. I was afraid at first that this book would be another wife vs mother in law with no help from husband situation. Those scenarios always annoy me because the wife always ends up losing. Also seeing as how I am to be married soon, I hope to never find myself in that situation! Luckily this does not turn out to be the case. Allie and her mother in law do have a few tiffs but it's not the cliched battle that I was worried about. There were times throughout the book that I just wanted to smack Eric on the head. I understand that he was getting frustrated with Allie's new schedule and that he was trying to be helpful to his coworker. But seriously, didn't he realize that a married man alone in a house with a single woman is not a good idea? I know guys can be dense sometimes but Eric needed to rethink his priorities. I loved the climax scene because it so unexpected, dramatic, funny and "mooooving" at the same time. As also, I enjoyed the interaction between Allie and her sisters. They are totally realistic and act like sisters really do. It's nice to see sisters who are great friends but still argue and get ticked off at each other. It's like my family,lol . All in all, I enjoyed the book very much. I found it rather refreshing that the main characters are not church goers throughout most of the book. Even though they get several invites throughout, no one forces them to go and they aren't shunned by people. While this is a Christian book, it's not preachy so many people would be able to relate to Allie and Eric. This would be a great book to pass on to a new mom who's trying to struggle between staying at home with the baby and trying to get back into the work field. This is another wonderful book from Virginia Smith (she's on a roll!) and I can't wait for Tori's book to come out next year!
5865 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Who can go wrong with Jane Austen? I love to read widely and of great variety, and one of my favorites has always been Jane Austen. She is the original great women's fiction writer, and modern day authors can do well to study her style and ability to weave a captivating story.
These laws, while quite primitive in our eyes, covered trade, marriage, slave ownership, concubine management, farming, trade, social interaction and on and on.
As a game of faith, Maggie and Erik are both drawn to enter the Wolf Games, where they will compete along with 2 other pack members against packs from all over the world. It will be a test for Maggie's fear at the least.
Good read about WWII.
2012 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My two sons 23 and 13 are sharing the series after one another reads a book. They love it a lot.
9579 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well paced so you keep wanting to read on, so it is an enjoyable read with a good plot/concept. Enjoy it.
I have reviewed Raymond Chandler's seven Phillip Marlowe detective classics elsewhere in this space so there is no need to go into detail about his place in the detective genre pantheon. What is interesting in this series of short works is that Chandler is working out the 'formula' for what he expects out of his detectives. Those qualities get worked out in Marlowe and thus take their place as very good literary work indeed. Even here Chandler exhibits the sparse but functional dialogue that holds the Marlowe series together. If you have never read Chandler in novel or short story form here is your chance. There will be no place for Agatha Christie-type parlor detectives for you after that. For sure.
Age Appropriateness 4 bookmarks (Light profanity, but if your kid cant handle the word shit they have larger problems. The story might be a little bit scary for younger adolescents though.)
along the way. You will meet the people they met, and learn those stories too.
Gabriel is the hero and alpha of his pack. He's not the typical political and heavy-handed "I'm the alpha, that's why" kind of character. He's a bit more laid back, mostly because of where he lives, his environment and his ignorance that werewolves aren't the only thing that goes bump in the night. In fact, he finds out the hard way that movies are so, so wrong on a lot of things. Gabriel is an alpha for a reason, however, and that becomes excitingly apparent when the tension and suspense picks up. Another thing I like is that he's not a know-it-all. Gabriel makes some misjudgments which, though at first glance I felt were a character flaw, I then realized that he is fallible, like everyone else. Just because he is a paranormal creature doesn't mean he's not going to act like a typical guy - clueless. I had real sympathy for this character from that point on because he really does love Kiera and he's so `guy' about expressing it.
1766 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series was the first one that sucked me into vampires and the reading world in general. I picked up Wings in the Night and just could NOT put it down. So many amazing characters and I just love it so much. Maggie Shayne never ceases to amaze or thrill me with her incredible books. Get it!! You won't be disappointed! :)
Renee' Acard
The key is simply to recognize that all believers have the Holy Spirit living within them. Once you realize and understand and accept this, you will know what to look for and to listen for to be in obedience to the will of God.
2838 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the sequel to the Accidental Werewolf but can definitely be read standalone.
The Story: Still far from their homeland after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, Will and Evanlyn's plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive by a Temujai warrior. Though still weakened by the warmweed's toxic effects, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend, but an enemy scouting party has him fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring, last-minute rescue. The reunion is cut short, however, when Halt makes a horrifying discovery: Skandia's borders have been breached by the entire Temujai army. And Araluen is next in their sights. If two kingdoms are to be saved, an unlikely union must be made. Will it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy? Or will past tensions spell doom for all?
I will read everything she writes.
It also irritated me how she tried to sort out everything on her own, like the increasing bullying of their cousin's, Cesar & when it was clear that she is too weak to get anywhere, she just gave up, moping and groaning and waiting for others' intervention.
--- Reviewed by Sarah A. Wood
Electricity sparks when Maxine and Ryan are together. They begin a fun relationship that soon turns serious. However, a secret that Ryan's keeping could spell trouble. The vandals don't seem swayed by Maxine's new security their attacks grow more serious. Can Ryan and Maxine figure out who is behind all the threats before it's too late?
5033 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Read these when I was a child and wanted to revisit them. They are still good, but not as interesting as I remembered 50+ years ago.
Several of these discoveries are generally familiar to us from newspapers, like Tutankhamen (Tut) Tomb, Machu Picchu, the Rosetta Sone, Pompeii, and Troy. Others are vaguely familiar like Akrotiri, Nineveh, Leakys work, the tomb of 10,000. Interestingly, several of the most famous archeological events were discovered accidentally - pure serendipity! Others required much effort and extensive spending . It is difficult to discuss all of them here but two stand out as very significant. Take the Rosetta Stone, which was accidentally discovered by Napoleons forces while cleaning the Nile river in 1799. The writing on this stone enabled the deciphering of the hieroglyphic language thus opening up the ancient history of the Egyptians which was a mystery for 2000 years. But Tuts tomb was considered the greatest discovery of the 20th Century and also the most rewarding. In a US tour in 1976 it attracted over 8 million visitors and brought over $100 million in income.
The dullest going occurs after Karigan finally delivers the dead rider's message to King Zachary, but no one accepts its importance. She sulks around the King's palace while various Green Riders try to persuade her to become one of them. A couple of guys fall in love with her. The King invites her to a ball. There is much needless political infighting by the King's advisors (minor characters at best).
6438 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A nice prequel to a series I think I will enjoy. Angels create vampires which in turn serve them for 100 years. The hunters are humans who hunt vampires and return them to the angels if they run. The relationship between all of them seem interesting.
Nina was never my favorite character, she is a little to pushy and has way to many thorns. During this book though I fell in-love with her through Greg. They both are hard headed stubborn, and doesn't know a good thing when it comes barreling through the door. The plot was fast paced and Marty got to kick butt in this book as well. I really hope Dakota Cassidy is planning a book for Wanda, she deserves it after all this crap Nina and Marty put her through. I definitely recommend.
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Scott has penned a novel that serves its purpose, a voice that is eloquent, yet hallow of the meaning of life, explains the horrors of abuse.
Use this and you will be successful. Plus...it's a short read. Eighty solid pages.
~Lindy
5540 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this book in about five hours and I loved it just as much if not more than the first. The story continues smoothly from the first to the second. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
1516 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Action and mystery a good combination. Also a deep look into a Jewish community that most are unaware of. Enjoyable and educational.
8094 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 RG Alexander is awesome...... This isn't the OZ I remember.... A wizard sends a storm to bring Kansas to OZ and once there he finds he belongs there.
4526 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I will never forget this book. Well written and a controversial subject is graciously approached. After all these reviews I was afraid to read it, I am glad I did. I will think twice when I hear this type of story on the news and look closer and not be afraid to ask questions in the future. Thank you for being "Alice's" voice and allowing us to hear and see through her eyes. What a wicked evil world we live in.
The wonderful, wonderful Dean machine!
I read . If you keep up the good "words" I'll keep reading .
Enjoyable, pleasantly tactile, and very sweet.
3004 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 MacArthur wrote in his Preface to the revised (1994) edition of this book (originally published in 1988), "A major controversy over Christ's lordship erupted on the evangelical scene with the publication of this book five years ago. It was not my intention to ignite such a dispute... My aim was simply to answer several recent authors who were arguing for no-lordship salvation evangelism. These men were charging the rest of the church with heresy, and I felt their accusations needed an answer." (Pg. xiv)
6698 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 her characters keep you intrigued and pull you into the story...hard to put the book down..wanted to see what was happening nex..read book in 1 1/2 days couldn't put it down.
2024 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book begins with Will and Evelyn still holed up in the hideaway cabin in the mountains of Skandia, and the action really gets underway when Evelyn is kidnapped by what turns out to be the scouting party of an Army intent on invading Skandia.
+ Gaius Caligula
Quickly set aside a starter emergency fund
Reviewed by Francesca and posted at Under the Covers Book Blog
Overall, though, a suspenseful book with a lot of action and conflict. Well worth reading.
There is nothing about that I find sexy, and "candy-slick" I guess I don't find candy to be very slick. I think of candy more as sticky which makes this analogy all that less appealing to me.
3143 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is one I could not put down. I kept wanting to learn more about the characters and how they fit together. I kept hoping Lily had found a family.
Benjamin Carter Hett crafts a very thorough picture of Hans Litten, focusing briefly on his family background and early days, especially devoting time to his falling out with his father. Hett shows the intelligent man that Litten was, someone who was more than willing to fight for the underdog, almost no matter what the cost might be. Litten did not care if his actions reflected poorly on his family,or the image and name that his father had built up and directed away from his jewish heritage. Yet Litten was proud of that heritage, which was one of the many reasons he garnered scorn from the members of the Nazi party. Even though Litten did not win his case against Hitler, his actions were not forgotten. He was arrested on the night of the Reichstag fire and imprisoned in a variety of jails and concentration camps, and even attempted suicide, before meeting his tragic end.
I liked hearing this from Sevan's POV as he touchingly revealed how his attachment to his dream mate was so much more than physical release but a whole different dream realm where over six months they have fallen in love and choose to mate. His dreams have become everything to him and she has healed his open soul, completing him and curing his loneliness. Sevan sounds like the perfect combination of dreamy hunky sexy alpha with the right amount of sensitivity, cockiness and sense of humor to melt a girls heart. He is a lion shifter but has yet to shift, it gets complicated as the gene pools have become diluted and strained. By the Way he has an equally swoonworthy twin brother (and conveniently Lorelei has a twin sister).
Instead of the usual view that starts with religion and attempts to make sense of it, Boyer starts with the human mind and its evolution. He looks for ways in which the design of our brain, in essence that what has made us conscious beings to begin with, has set us up for religion and religious experience. In short he believes that spiritual beliefs come naturally to us as an artifact of our thought processes. As our minds evolved to solved survival problems, they began to process information using certain modules. They also did so without the conscious knowledge or cooperation of the individual in many instances. As the author explains some of these modules make the concept of deities and supernatural events more compelling.
1540 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have really enjoyed ready (DeckerLazarus Novel). it kept me suspense throughout the book. I will keep reading till I have read them all.
7664 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It is no secret I am a bit of a fan girl for K.A. Mitchell and this new book was a gem.
This book and series are highly recommended. After reading this book I've read the next three shortly after [you just want to know what happens with the raedjour next - as the series develops it gets really exciting].
494 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book Allison Brennon, You have the element of surprise. Over and over again I thought I knew who was doing this. Keep up the good work. I just bought your third book of the trilogy. Can't wait to start it.
4741 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Too much detail, no maps or anything to give the bearings of where things were happening. I have read many World War II books and even Histories of the war and although this book did give some good insight into the movements of the German Army, it was just too detailed.
The bad? It was WAY TOO SHORT! I want MORE! It was a very well written story that grabbed my attention and held me riveted until the end.
2215 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An absolute top quality read in more ways than one! The first aspect of this book that stood out to me the most would have to be the writing style by far; the author writes in a way that combines concise, insightful advice with a relaxing and almost 'conversational' tone that keeps the read from feeling chore-like in any way whatsoever. Admittedly, I have read many self-help and positive thinking related books over the past few years, but I can definitely say that "The Science of Getting Rich" is one of the highest quality ones that I have had the pleasure of coming across so far and I would even say it comes close to being on par with my all time favorite "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. Highly recommended!
As these temptations press on Preacher, he feels how hard it is to be a Christian and live in the world. He also learns that as a result of the choices he's made, the collateral damage may include those closest to him. Will his faith be enough to sustain him? Will his new friends still be able to see the `new' Preacher?
This is a novella which isn't much like Karen Ranney's other books. There's no great conflict and no real suspense. It's sweet, but forgettable. Worth a read if you want a quick, light romance, but don't expect a torrid love story. About PG-15. No majorly steamy love scenes here.
This is the driving force behind Mr. Ramsey's book. Taking what he learned when he toppled and fell off the financial pedestal, he offers readers a new perspective on something that affects every one of our lives. Money.
Perhaps the author should go back and rewrite some of the story.
The hottie catches her in the parking lot and tells her he knows they've been watching him. He says she needs to come discuss the situation in private or he'll call the cops. Once inside his apartment, he gives her a choice: take him to dinner, or go to jail for peeping.
What's interesting about the characterization is the question of how we can feel such sorrow for Alice, yet none for Ray. Ray was abused and grew up to be an abuser. Alice is abused and planning to help Ray abuse another, even participate in the abuse. Yet, Alice still evokes sympathy in the reader, but there is none left over for Ray.
I purchased this audiobook from audible.com. The narrator is excellent and very natural. Good differentiation of voices and accents, excellent pacing and expression. I'm not sure if I'd listen to this again since I know whodunnit, but I highly recommend for mystery fans.
Aug. 2017
The Renegade's Woman is an erotically enchanting story. I wanted Standing Bear and Sally to be together. I wanted them to fall into bed again. The Renegade's Woman is a hot fantasy, with a good story behind it.
laugh-out-loud, do-not-put-down-till-you-finish-reading-it book. Her
Lots of period terminology and social level language.
5416 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good paper
4487 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow, when I was first roaming the library I wasn't sure what to expect when I first stumbled upon this book. First when I read the cover I thought of zombie, zombie child from the dress on the cover maybe, but I was far from it.
7940 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My Soul To Lose is a good introduction to the first book in the Soul Screamers series. It's not necessary that you read it before My Soul To Take, but I do recommended it.
With the current popularity of ABC's `Dancing With the Stars' show, Watch Me's setting in the midst of a professional Ballroom Dancing competition is as topical as it is romantic. While Alejandro may not be a professional dancer, he more than has what it takes to sweep Shanna off of her feet - a fact guaranteed to send the dancer with single-minded focus running in the opposite direction. But in the true style of the best romantic heroes, Alejandro does not let this dissuade him from the prize. He sees more in Shanna than the bitch she is purported her to be - he sees a woman afraid to love, a woman who has forgotten what living is all about, and he is determined to show her personally.
753 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Boston Globe; a great paper that I miss on vacation. However with a 3G connection with my kindle I can pick up daily even overseas, for a great price. Presently 49cents per copy. What a deal!
6152 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of my favorite series. I originally purchased all of them in paperback and read twice. Now I have it on my Kindle and read the whole series again.
This book had mystery elements in it and was so suspenseful. I read it in almost one sitting. I loved the characters, both in this world and the other. And in the in, everything fit together perfectly. I loved the ending too, though it was slightly cheesy. Just slightly, mind you, and the rest of the book more than makes up for it. And it had interesting cover art.
All twelve stories (remember, this is the 1968 edition) are good and some are great. Though one of them, Goldfish, takes place mostly in Washington State, they all bring to life the dark, grittiness of Los Angeles' criminal netherworld. Finger Man, Goldfish, Red Wind and Trouble is My Business all feature the legendary private eye Phillip Marlowe. These are the 4 stories missing from the Black Lizard edition.
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When the description mentioned the sex robot had some "manufacturer defects," I assumed that meant something kinky. I didn't expect it to go on a rampage, killing one person and brutally sodomizing another. That's more than a defect, I think.
3222 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lily was so courageous to make the decisions she had to make to get away from her abusive father. And the sorrow of her mother's death and feeling she was the one responsible was heartwrenching. Good, good book! And for her to find the link to her mother's nanny was intriguing, her finding her mother's memoirs and hiding them to save them gave it a wonderful touch
The book is told from a number of points of view - Oscar, his sister Lola, his mother, even his grandmother and more. Each person tells a portion of the story from their own point of view and fills in more of the storyline. Oscar is an obese man of Dominican descent who takes refuge in a world of sci-fi and fantasy. He is picked on for his size and his depression and retreat make up the majority of this story. What makes up the other part is the history of the Dominican Republic. With many books you read the story and at the end all you've learned is about those fake characters and their lives. With this book, you really learn a lot about the Dominican Republic - something that most of us probably know nothing at all about. I give the book a lot of credit for all of the research and information it presents in a fun, enjoyable way. The use of footnotes to do it is a bit stilting at time, but it still is enriching to learn the history.
703 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The only reason i finished the book is because I bought it via Kindle and though and hoped it was going to get better!
What part of me did this book pique? I don't know-some part that responds to faith and hope. The narrator calls faith biological. Is it really? Is it caught up in the coding of what makes a person who she is? And do some people lack it? Do we need nothing more than the right words at the right time, or the wrong words at the wrong time to fill this biological urge? Is this the reason why some people believe in nonsense, because the wrong words filled them at the wrong moment? And is this why other people eschew faith, because it isn't in their biology?
2175 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ross Benson, Viscount Winterton, is recently returned from Africa. He is a jaded rake of a man, and the object of many women's fantasies. He and Timothy Rollins are arriving back at Ivydale Manor, drunk, when they wake young Cassandra, Timothy's sister, who helps both men to bed. When she ends up in bed with Ross, her lifetime crush, it will have repercussions none of them counted on.
This was a hot short quick read, things move fairly quickly and while not everything was resolved it was still a great enjoyable read, i look forward to reading the next one and see how these characters develop together. Lisa and Leo with there past, Lisa and Brett and there current relationship.
I remain surprised that it won the Man Booker Prize. I took a look at the reviews on Amazon, and am not shocked to find them universally savage. An Irish female writer dealing with the subject of a dysfunctional family has a certain flavor to it-- carries a load of expectation. Those poor readers who go into it expecting The Book of Ruth or some other typical Oprah pick are going to be angry, not just disappointed. Some bad things happen, but often the narrator is just cranky. You are not allowed to feel that you have understood the past; sometimes the main character just makes things up. No catharsis, no redemption, no Irish brogue. The prose is pretty, but pretty like a snake in the grass is pretty. It glitters and it hisses and it does not really let you touch its skin.
9454 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This took me by surprise, I expected that the fragmented style would make it sloppy. It was not, it's a rather brilliant presentation. It's individual testimony, so it's not likely to be 100% accurate for any given moment, but it offers something in that, which actual researched facts lose. It's very personal.
Book #1 in the Argeneau Vampire series
It definitely is a feel good story that ends with a happy ending but also leaving the reader with a lesson. I found that is what made it so awesome to me. Most romance stories just have the happily ever after thing and that's it. However this book left me with a lesson about life. It really is a very well written short story and one I would definitely recommend to anyone. You don't have to just be a "romance" genre reader to enjoy this story.
As I mentioned above, this is not a literary novel. You don't read it for the great metaphors, flowery prose, or vivid descriptions. You read it for the action. With that, Mr. Goldberg really hits his stride. The action scenes are wonderful, quick reads, with plenty of tight descriptions. He knows just when to draw out the scene and when to just get on with it.
9389 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great love story with a twist. Tick has been in love with Gracie for 13 years and after his fathers death she and her son comes to live on a house on his land. The romanic between then brings up based on the fact that she had something to do with the murder of Tick's father. As the story goes on and they spend time together truth behind his father's death starts to surface. Gracie has 3 secerts that she won't tell Tick until he sexual gets it out of her. She has never been touched or caught another man's eye like Tick has done for her. Tick believes she has been in bed with more lovers than anyone but the way she acts around him makes him start to wonder if it is just him or her. I loved how the truth of her son and the murder of Tick's father brings them both together in a way they should have been 13 years ago.
7567 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like Beth Kery's writing, it is very polished and there is a story which goes along with the hot sex and passion between her characters. In this book the Hero Shane was a strong minded, head over heels in love with his lady, alpha man who was looking for a reason to clean up criminal activity and save his love at the same time. He was rough yet sweet, abrupt yet caring towards her and I liked where the story started years later after all the worst had already happened. What I did not like was that the heroine held out until the end as to the reason she walked away from him in the first place and this was the reason she kept running from him even through the present time. It was foolish because she clearly could not handle a corrupt police official and his net of gangsters on her own, and even though the hero was an SAC, she could not confide in him. Then when the confession came it was secondary to the last bit of action which then went over with just a whimper. I would have preferred if Shane's method of making Laura confess would have actually worked and then for most of the book they could have been together and solved the issue and we could have seen it play out over time. It was a good book, but I thought the Hero deserved more than he got from this heroine.
The relationship develops beyond the initial blackmail scheme, progressing from motel to bedroom, and Helene finds herself giving way to Daniel completely. Her subjugation soon becomes a release, a freeing of her darker needs and desires. There are a lot of erotic scenes with spanking, whipping, bondage, all sexy domination, with one really juicy scene with a knife.
9586 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank You!
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For the most part, this was a page burner. Once I started reading it, it was very difficult to put down. So why only 4 stars? Because Ms. Snyder knows better than to use lazy language such as, "Me and him..." and the 3d and final book had entirely too many of those. Each time I read that phrase, it threw me out of the story, and I had to work my way back in. It jarred. The more of them I read, the stronger the jar.
3794 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Will and Evanlyn have escaped the Skandians, and are passing their time in a cottage until the thaw comes. But one day while out checking the snares, Evanlyn is kidnapped. It is up to Will to save her, but because he was under the effects of warmweed, his skills are rusty. He soon finds out that it's the Temujai who have kidnapped Evanlyn.
9604 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My Grandmother recommended The Bat. I was hooked. Rinehart is one of the best writers ever. Her suspense rivals Christie in my opinion. She also wrote in other genres, and just as well. I cannot fathom why she isn't more well known.
4674 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Gage and Hailey are so perfect for each other. 1st book in a series of 3. The banter between the brothers at breakfast is so good! I laughed out loud! I highly recommend these books. Gage and Hailey are so smokin' hot! Yowza! soooo good!
4915 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book I have ever read from Dana Marie Bell and I loved it!!!
5634 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So enjoyed reading about these wounded but stubborn, successful, willing to change women. Loved how their lives evolved. Need to see what happens in Raoul's life and the other kids--the next generation.
Kasey and Gram find ways to be together without to many problems and Gram is an amazing partner who respects Kasey's need to not be out to the world.
5740 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just love these old mysteries and Freeman's are not as slow moving nor as lugubrious and verbose as others. For myself, I find they are an easy read; that is, beautifully written, engaging and enjoyable.
5399 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this book three times within three days.
Every chapter in this book has something to offer, and one of the more creative is chapter sixteen. Here, the authors include an itemized list, by category, of the actual 2006 budget, including the amounts spent in each area, the pros and cons for each, and the identification of specific groups who would likely cry foul if the program was reduced in size. Tax statistics are also given and it is then up to you, the reader, to come up with a plan of program reductions and/or tax increases that would get the budget deficit under control. This may seem easy enough at first, but when you start to think about the different programs and what they mean to different people, as well as the possibility that taxes may need to be raised and the political fallout from such a move, the process becomes much more difficult. This was a great idea to include this in the book, and the authors should be commended for doing so. Once you try your luck at budget- balancing, the process takes on a whole new meaning.
2376 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this story. Although I am not a 'religious' person, per se, I am a deeply spiritual one and this story got me right in the heart. I could not put it down until I was finished with the story. This story is full of hope and kindness, like I wish that all of humanity was in this age. I just wish that Joshua was able to continue his 'good works'.
Recommended 4 stars.
I loved this book. It starts out with a steamy scene between our two main characters, Lorelei and Sevan. Sevan is from Earth and is a Commission Officer. Earth thought they got rid of their paranormal inhabitants many years ago. Sevan has a small amount of werelion DNA and keeps under the radar, afraid to get married and have kids, just in case his kids are born shifters.
1009 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have been looking for in-depth, balanced news stories from around the world and this is it! I like that you can download an issue and take your time reading through the articles and then download another issue and for less than a dollar. This is really a great newspaper that gives me articles that I can't find anywhere else.
2199 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very well written book. I've only read "The Science of Getting Rich" and "Personal Power Course" so far. Both are great reads with Timeless advice though.
Lorelei Janelle is a leader of her planet. A planet where many species exist and among them, the supernaturals banned and exiled from Earth. Lorelei has also been having dreams. When she allows a distressed ship to land on their planet for repairs, she comes face to face with her dream man/mate. Evil things are lurking in the shadows of the planet and Lorelei and Sevan must work together to battle and defeat the darkness which is spreading
My favorite chapters are Chapter Eight: Chocolate 911 and Chapter 11: Zappuchino. Yum! You shouldn't have to deprive yourself to be eating well, and this book is full of yummy substitutions for those fatty goodies you find at restaurants. If you like the book, make sure you sign up for the newsletter too! If you like the newsletters, you'll love this book!
9119 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hot, hot, hot! Read it and get a fan cuz this is hot. What isn't to love? So sexy
6604 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 You will have to read this book. About young kids who had to survive on their own. I read it in one night. I could not put the book down.
The world building is fantastic and believable for a Sci/Fi novel. As for Wulf growling - enjoyed it. I like a growly Ultra Alpha male.
3624 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Shroud, like other novels by John Banville, is beautifully written against a vividly limned background. The main character, Axel Vander, is conceited, obnoxious, and goes out of his way to offend the readers. He identifies himself as a masterly liar who lies about almost everything, even when there is no need and even when the plain truth will be so much more effective in maintaining the pretence. I will not be surprised at his unreliable narration, shameless boasting and impudent lies as he spatters out the tale of his life.
Then, Elizabeth seems to learn more about his changed behaviors from others rather than by being in his presence and observing most of such on her own. In the original P&P Darcy, after cooling down in response to Elizabeth's rejection of his first proposal, realizes that she is correct and begins to make needed changes on his own. In this story we have a much more alert and insightful Georgiana, who relates to her brother that Elizabeth is correct and points out such in various situations. Col. Fitzwilliam also serves that role.
Still, this book is very well written. I would have given it five stars if I hadn't been so disgusted by the unpunished antics of Billy Bulger.
- The h is meek, mild, picked on, mistreated - and she just keeps going back for more. Over and over again, people, including the H, are downright cruel to her. I expected there to be some discovery or journey that leads the h to believe that she is worthwhile and has grown from the experiences she's lived through. That never happens. The book ends and she's still feeling sorry for herself and her life is utter crap.
7017 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Walt Longmire is the sheriff of Wyoming's fictional Absaroka County. Walt is recovering from the death of his wife, repairing his relationship with his daughter Katie, and getting used to his new, trash-mouthed female deputy. The latest crime is the murder of one of four boys who raped a Cheyenne girl from the nearby reservation. There is no shortage of suspects.
8806 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I subscribed for over a year and I found that I could easily find all the free books listed on this blog that I would want to read myself by checking the Amazon free kindle book list once a day. This blog often did not include books I did want that Amazon listed for free. The blog lists lots of Baptist type books and scfi stuff that I could care less about. So I dropped the subscription.
556 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read numerous Allison Brennan books, but this was by far, my favorite. This book kept me guessing as to who the murderer was. Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down.
So, if you enjoy fantasy, this is a great two-for-one deal.
Once again we see the extent of the authors skill at world building. It is quite obvious that the Skandians are meant to be analogues of the Vikings and Vikings were legendary warriors and pillagers and while we see plenty of evidence about that we also delve deeper into the culture of the Skandians (Vikings) and see their way of life. This even extends to Horaces and Halts journey through Gallica. The way knights are portrayed are closer to their historical parallels than what modern culture has portrayed them as over the years. Many of the them were little more than enforcers for their local lords or themselves that a gallant hero. It is to the authors credit that he builds the Skandian culture to such an extent, giving them an angle of realism. It would be all too easy to craft the Skandians as the villain race and nothing more, such as the Orcs from Lord of the Rings. To give them multiple angles greatly aids in the crafting of the world, these characters live in.
Those are essentially the steps. Follow each one in order and don't move on to the next until you complete each step.
7036 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm usually a cozy mystery reader. I picked up this book because I had watched the Walt Longmire series on TV and liked it. I have to say I loved this book. Even though it was a story line that was done on the TV show... it was so much more complete and interesting in the book. Also, you get so much more in-depth knowledge about Walt's relationship with other characters. And humour! Who knew there was so much to giggle at while reading Walt Longmire stories? I'm hooked.
One of the things I want in a book is to care about the characters. I care about this man, his friends, neighbors and coworkers. The writer did his job. I will almost certainly buy another book in the series.
Review of Series
9070 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Is this the last of this series? Or will we learn more about their life? And did her best friend find love? The typo's were off putting in some places as well as the added words
6200 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a wonderful book. Loved the good guys and hated the villains. Enjoyed it and recommend it.
That said, I still enjoyed every minute of it and I like that Jack and Nikki finally made peace and got themselves back together.
What was So-So/Didn't Like: Not a darn thing!
7999 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has a really interesting premise. It features shifters, and vampires, good versus evil, while being set on an alien planet, so a healthy mix of sci-fi, paranormal, with a nice blend of erotic, mixed in. So, evidently, when the people of Earth, realized that the things that go bump in the night were real, their Xenophobia, with a large dose of prejudice, kicked in, and a modern day version of witch hunts ensued. All of the para-normal's were gathered up and shipped off world to a habitable planet far away. Out of sight, out of mind. But the shifters and other supernaturals lived, thrived even. Captain Sevan Vasil, is a Lion shifter. Totally hot, and completely dominant. That's a yum right there. Lorelei is a strong female, in control, and alpha in her right. When their "mate dreams" lead them to each other, explosive is an understatement. This story has alpha heroes, sacrifice, violence, electric heat between to lead characters, and a villain that you will love to loathe. Oh, and the secondary characters are intriguing enough, that you will want to read the other books in this series. All in all, this book was a win!
Secondary Characters: 5.0:
This fourth book in The Ranger's Apprentice combines military strategy, hand-to-hand fighting, the instinct for survival, and the brutality and personal loss of war to produce a vivid action-packed novel that concludes the four Araluens' excursion to Skandia.
The Frog Prince
John Flannagan writes with a wit and charm that captures the imagination of young and old alike, my son's young and my old. I find myself speeding through the series looking forward to the next book. I am lucky I got into it a little late so there are a few books to catch up until I am waiting with the rest of the world. I am enchanted by these books and more than willing for all of my children to endulge their fantasy reading with them.
Nina Blackman is no stranger to the paranormal. Not after the wild ride she went on with her friend Marty. But waking up as a vampire is too much for Nina. She is determined to find a way to become human again. Now to find the vampire who turned her.
5609 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this story so very much!! Thoughtful and very nicely written. By the end of the story I looked forward to reading it again.
She fled.
3337 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was a typical Garwood. I listened to the audio version a few times. I like to listen to a good book and clean or sew at the same time. Because of some of the reviews, I didn't get this book for a very long time, don't be dumb like me! I just wish JG still wrote this type of book.
9270 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mari Carr never fails to write just the best. This book doesn't fail to meet the 5 stars! Just love both Ryan and Ginny
Too long and detailed. Nonetheless, the degree of scandal and violence going on in Massachusetts during the Bulgers' recent "reign" was incredible.
Reason #2: I found the story very unbelievable that the chief would say there are not enough people, especially during a serial killing spree. That is why states have a SBI (State Bureau of Investigation) unit, correct? If not them, the FBI should have stepped in.
- But your father seems to be dying, your mother has already been dead and your younger sisters truly depend on your love & care .... OH NOOOOOOOO, I don't care, I am hopelessly in LUV.
The cover is chilling in blues and whites with its lonely road leading into the deep, dark forest. I did like the touch of the feather pointing to * A NOVEL *! Even as that feather tries to hide the blood spatter
288 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Better than I thought
5758 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Not interesting.. Boring.... 20 words are too much to have to come up with to write a review,,,,,whether pro or con
I think this book is a fun, light, sexy ready if your looking for a hot M/M books with a HEA with light angst than search no further. I'd love if this was longer or to have it to maybe continue into a series. I'd be interesting in series where life continues to take Duke & Mav down in Florida. 5 FABULOUS FUN STARS!
The Story: Kidnapped after the fierce battle with Lord Morgarath, Will and Evanlyn are bound for Skandia as captives aboard a fearsome wolfship. Halt has sworn to rescue Will, and he will do anything to keep his promiseeven defy his King. Expelled from the Rangers he has served so loyally, Halt is joined by Will's friend Horace as he travels toward Skandia. On their way, they are challenged constantly by freelance knightsbut Horace knows a thing or two about combat. Soon he begins to attract the attention of knights and warlords for miles around with his uncanny skill. Even so, will they be in time to rescue Will from a horrific life of slavery?
1483 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An engrossing police procedural/whodunit with likeable characters. I guessed the ID of the rapist halfway through, but that did not diminish the pleasure of finishing the book. My only quibble was the use of Hebrew or Yiddish with no explanation of what was being said. Perhaps the author was trying to have the reader experience the difference between the Yeshiva residents and the non-religious police detectives, but I just found it annoying after a bit.
6085 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If I had to use just one word to describe this book it would be, Awesome! I absolutely loved it! I only put it done when necessary, and finished it in one day (which is hard to do when you have two daughters lol). I'm an action kind of girl and this book is full of it.
"No," said the Earl. "I said it because it was true."
This is regrettable because Levin does succeed in explaining, particularly to lay audience, the history of the Supreme Court and its rightful place in American government, which are subjects that most people don't understand. The mechanics of the court system are not, for most people, comprehensible, much less exciting. Here, Levin provides solid scholarship accessible to the average person.
I guess my lack of enthusiasm came entirely from the total omission of Darla, who was central to Hold The Dark: A Markhat story , and when we left Markhat at the end of that book, it was very clear that Darla was to take a prominent part in his life from that point onwards. It was thus a shock to read this book and find she's not even mentioned, let alone a participant in the story. It's as if Darla never existed at all, and I'm not at all fond of stories which erase important female characters, especially ones I'm damn fond of.
3633 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The story goes back and forth between World War II and modern era. By themselves each of the stories could have been interesting. Putting them together in one narrative and then adding far fetched cult magic and weird behavior did not make much sense. The ending of the book was not well thought out and disappointing. I do not recommend this book!
Hailey is so sweet. I was glad to see a curvy woman be the center of attention. Lots of yummy sexy encounters while they work out their issues.
2395 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Deepak Chopra has proven once again that no amount of darkness can extinguish the light of a single candle. His expression of his perspective on the Bible and Jesus' teachings is fascinating, straight forward and refreshing. I am very grateful that he has given so much of himself in producing this book. As a cradle Lutheran/Missouri Synod, I have to say that I really appreciate his insights. If he encounters anger along the way, it will surely be out of ignorance or fear. I see this book as another expression of love from Deepak Chopra... and it does not disappoint.
179 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just recently got into military sci-fi by accident when I picked up Outsystem: An Aeon 14 Novel (Volume 1) without realizing what I was getting myself into. I loved it so much I went looking for other books by type and found this one.
This book was very hot and it will be one that I wll again.
1509 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had a hard time putting the book down and get to bed. It kept me in suspense until the end. Recently read another of her books with Decker. It is hard to say which was better.
He has yet to kick ex out, who has moved uninvited into his house. He just can't seem to tell her to get lost. He pretends to be drunk, passed out, asleep, all to avoid the ex. He even moves a dresser in front of his bedroom door in order to keep her out. Seriously.
Home for Christmas is a wonderfully inspiring romance that will make readers rejoice in the belief that new life and new love can most certainly happen no matter your age.
plot . 5/5
Secrets of a Shoe Addict is a continuation of Shoe Addicts Anonymous. Sandra and Tiffany were in the previous installment, and this book continues with their stories. Sandra's story felt unfinished in SAA, which is why I'm glad I got to read about her again in this book. However, I never found out what happened to the cute neighbor who had a thing for Sandra. He completely disappeared from the storyline, it seems. The dates Sandra has after joining match.com are hilarious. The one with the creepy puppet guy made me laugh out loud. Her dates are so outrageous that you cannot help but laugh. The other three characters are great as well. I enjoyed Abbey the most. She seems like the most interesting and complex of the four. I like the back story centered on Loreen and her soon-to-be ex-husband, and I enjoyed that this novel centered on phone sex and the weird phone calls the women get. Secrets of a Shoe Addict, like Shoe Addicts Anonymous, is fun and enjoyable. But this one is a little too nicely wrapped up toward the end for my taste. Happy endings are fine with me, but I would have liked a little more complexity and a little less banality. Oh, well. I still recommend this novel. Beth Harbison is a good author -- not as good as Emily Giffin, but still recommendable.
part of all women that needs to sometimes to be challenged by a domineering man. More great writting
Even with this criticism, I enjoyed Amsterdam 2012. This was an exciting read, and I look forward to the sequel.
"Beaming a smile, Petrarch stepped forward, clapped Giovanni on the shoulders, and kissed him on both cheeks. `Welcome, old friend. I've met you many times by candlelight, in the quiet of an evening. Now here you are. I know you well, and not at all. You are truly a gift to our language.' Giovanni felt a blush. `Whatever gifts I possess have come from you and Dante.'"
4461 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I only attempted this book because it was hyped in some very reliable sources as an erotic tale written by Gloria Vanderbilt. I was curious.
6464 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0Q17K/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img
3118 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read the sample and asked my endocrinologist about it, since he has told me for years that I am insulin resistant. His dietitian and pharmacist researched the book thoroughly and said it matched information the dietitian gives their patients. They highly recommend it. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides. I have been diagnosed with Syndrome X. I hope following this plan will help lower these and my need for insulin and Metformin.
Then one longclaw discovers a way to cross the border into paradise: our human world, where they are superior predators among easy prey. A brutal fight for survival begins - on both sides.
they make up about 83% of this story. Which wouldn't be horrible if they
5272 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My church just offered David Ramseys Financial Peace University course (for the second time). My work schedule didn't allow me to participate, but I have been curious about what insights Ramsey has and why people have found his materials so helpful. Church friends and family members have suggested my wife and I take his course (because of our mountain of student loans). So I was excited to review Ramseys The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition.
If you enjoy shifter stories, and if you've read the first in this series, you won't be disappointed in Wolf Flight.
I just adore Juliet's writing. Wildwood Dancing is classic fairy tale for me. There's a touch of romance, like most fairy tales, but it's definitely not the main focus. I love that Juliet has created flawed characters. They aren't perfectly beautiful or handsome. She seems to very quietly stress the importance of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".
8627 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Entertaining read. The controlling males of the main character's family are very normal for Latin men, especially Catholic conservative Italians. Latin-American men are like that too. It's a retrograde way of thinking, but for the hereoine she finds a strong man to have her back and help her prove to her brothers she's aa good as they are.
Perhaps the most terrifying aspect about this novel is the fact that people DO see Alice regularly. Despite her dirty, half-starved, emotionally unstable appearance, Alice and Ray's apartment complex neighbors obediently believe they are father and daughter, and question nothing. Alice herself frequently wonders how people can not *see* what's right before their eyes; and as readers, we too are forced to wonder about the horrors that may be unfolding unnoticed in our own lives.
8585 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you want to read a good book, just pick up this one and I guarantee, you will not be able to put it down!
I checked this out on a whim through Kindle Unlimited and I stayed up all night reading this, finally finishing about 5am, so that should tell you something. ^_^ I'll be reading more of Reynolds' books for sure.
I loved the setting, the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina near Virginia. The characters were believable. The story begins with a funeral. The main character, Rachel returns home to take care of her father's funeral and his estate. She comes to find out that the relatively newcomer banker had taken advantage of her father in many ways.
3417 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I accidentally read the second book in this series first and I have to say that I liked it better. There was more to it. The author really has talent when she takes the time to expand. One thing that I found oddly creepy and curious was that Devlin is a name I have used for gaming avatars and as a pseudonymn before and Laine is totally the type of guy I dig. J.L., have you been reading my journal? LOL... Really though these books helps to melt my icy heart and believe in romance again.
5295 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Financial Peace Planner is good but The Total Money Makeover takes things to a new level. This book is a must read for anyone just starting out in their financial dealings to the family that is about to go under. Dave takes finances and breaks them down into easy to manage baby steps that will lead you to financial freedom if you do what he says. The plan and book will work for anyone who sets their mind to it and allows you to live while getting out of debt. This is a book you will find yourself reading multiple times for inspiration and motivation as it also contains success stories of people Dave has helped.
Another thing I love is that while each book has a romance, it doesn't detract from the mystery aspect of the book. It's the best of both worlds. "Killing Fear" is highly suspenseful, emotional and well-written. Ms. Brennan always does an excellent job creating antagonists who have complex, psychological layers that ring very true. She does malignant narcissism very well indeed.
8742 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Which is worst, being a masochistic Cubs fan who knows your team will lose or a Boston Red Sox fan, who's team continually knocks at the door, yet can't seem to win the ultimate prize by coming out on top in the World Series? Genius scientist and diehard Red Sox fan Greg Patterson has an opinion and decides to do something about it. With a not-so-subtle nod to the "Back to the Future" movies Patterson sets out to fix this problem at what is generally acknowledged as the beginning, the events surrounding the trading of Babe Ruth to the hated Yankees in 1919.
9860 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. I work on a college campus and understand the professorial world. This rang true to me. . . for a fantasy novel. And it is. Make no mistake, the dragon is a dragon, not a euphemism for something else. I went on and read the next one in the series (OK only) and couldn't get past the description and sample of the third one. Was disappointed because I really wanted this series to be as good as this first book. Oh, and the description says, "This is a suggestive romance (love scenes are not graphic)." NOPE, not in my opinion. Those were GRAPHIC scenes.
My writer brain is telling me this is three stars - solid, but with some challenges. My reader brain, however, was pretty darn entertained, so four stars it is, and I look forward to the rest of the series with great anticipation.
8763 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This was my least favorite book in the series. Very disappointed since the entire series has been getting better and better until this really boring story. This story lacks chemistry, characters that hold your interest and basic common sense. The first 99 out of 100 pages the heroine does not trust the hero of the story, then all the sudden on the last page she forgives him entirely and everything is perfect. In the end everyone was forgave each other but I was still mad at her and still hated him. To everyone out there, read every other book in this series but this one, and let's just hope the next one is a lot better.
Overall I really liked this book and if I had any complaints it was that I would have liked to spend more time getting to know Erik's backstory since we did get quite a bit of Maggie's. A very good read overall and highly enjoyable.
697 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Am I crazy? I loved the idea of an hansome psychologist tied to the bed as a birthday present. Whats not to like. Aren't these reviewers satisfied with a cute guy, a daring rescue, an amusing family with stong charaters, romance, and a very extra painful transistion from human to vamp. Yes it is a lighter series, especially the begining books, so what. Go read Hamilton's Anita Blake series for more blood, death, and sex.
The Garden of Evening Mists
8922 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had not read THE CONVENIENT MARRIAGE before this new Naxos Audiobooks recording happily landed on my doorstep. I will confess all up front. I did the unthinkable. I read the complete plot synopsis on Wikipedia before I delved into the first chapter. *horrors* Don't even think about following my example. It will spoil the most enjoyable aspect of this novel - surprise!
Again, this is definitely an important book to read -- for the right reasons. It is NOT a book upon which to base an economic/governmental system, unless the goal is to create a uniformly shabby life for everyone. The reality is that people simply are not equal... not in intelligence, initiative, energy or merit.
The relationship between Marc and Blake is something new to me. I've read a decent amount of Kallysten's creations and I've never come across a Sire/Childe relationship quite like their's before. The parent/child feel isn't there. Marc doesn't force Blake to obey in any way. In fact, Blake's a total pain in the ass. He's always trying to push Marc's buttons and he's awfully immature despite his many decades of life.
Amy, is veterinarian in the book. She is typically caring.. but has a wide streak of
8930 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Bits and peaces of" Freak City"
EDIT 9/22/2010 - it's just come out that one of the ship's main crews grandchild has revealed that the real truth is that there was a steering error once the iceberg was sighted that caused the Titanic to graze the iceberg when it could've easily gone around it. Then because one of the main crew insisted that the ship continue to sail onwards rather than just stop, this caused the ship to sink hours earlier than it would've otherwise, thereby causing death when it could've lasted long enough topside so no one need have died.
So bottom line: she plans on carrying on for all eternity just like she has for this book that seemed to last for an eternity. No, a complete personality transplant would not be realistic. But hey, it is a VAMPIRE book. Nothing realistic needed. No, I didn't want/expect to see Lucrezia Borgia turn into Anne of Green Gables. What I wanted to see was something, anything to show that she wasn't going to continue the loathsome personality of her past.
As for the narrator, he has a great voice for bedtime stories. It does take a little bit getting used to his version of the characters, after hearing the Disney versions for so long, but eventually they fit like a glove. And the small little background noises and piano music really help set the mood -- a sweet, if a bit bittersweet, visit to timeless childhood friends.
From reading a bit about the author, it seems like this might have been one of those books written long ago, lingering in a dusty drawer (or computer file), that he brought out, dusted off, and decided to put it out there for publication. I can only hope that he has a few more tales to dust off and put out there, because I want to see what else lurks in the darkness of his brain.
1640 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ride with the western country and see what happens!!! Good book.
The butler and the protagonist were the most interesting characters. During the storm the action was a little confusing but that did not detract from the over all read. Being a teacher I just had to make note of grammatical/typo errors. There were no egregious errors that detracted from the story.
Max is the Alpha of the Halle Pride and has come home, ready to take over his duties as the head of the Pride. He felt a spark for Emma in high school, but never acted on it. Now that Emma is grown, Max wants to take her for his own.
3791 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Icebound Land (2006) is the third fantasy novel in the Ranger's Apprentice series, following The Burning Bridge . In the previous volume, Will and Evanlyn burned the bridge over the Fissure, but were captured by Skandians. The Araluen forces broke Morgarath's army and then Horace challenged Morgarath himself.
301 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I would rather read the unabridged addition of War and Peace, again. This was the biggest load of rubbish I have read since the Book of Mormon. I trust the state even less than I trust the oligarchs and big business. However as a member of the proletariat I am not happy that I will most certainly have to work as a wage and debt slave until I die. So I do believe something needs to change but I am not nearly smart enough as to proffer an opinion on what that would be. Mayhap Winston Churchill was right when he said, "Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others." However I would argue that we no longer live in democracy or a republic, but more like an oligarchical, military imperialism, wrapped in the guise of a phony duopoly.
To paraphrase one of the best lines from the book, a troll should never smile at someone he likes. I almost dropped my Kindle.
9393 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 It seems to me that many times when I have consulted this Kindle bible by God-inspired I have encountered a significant typo that completely changes the meaning of the passage or renders it confusing. This is not inspired by God. I have no problem wih archaic language or alternative spellings, but adding or removing a 'not' completely changes the meaning (Isaias 9.3). I prefer to be able to trust a bible and not have to cross reference it to ensure accuracy.
One thing I noticed was in the beginning part of Chapter 12, there was a statement about a certain day that they later referred to as the day from hell. And then we began to get a quick course in exactly why that was. It was a good way to describe what happens next. There are quite a few disastrous things that happen, one right after the other.
4245 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book has great recipes and some helpful tips for dining out in restaurants! It has helped so much for making better decisions!
6478 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 But it's from the King James Version, so far as I can tell. As you may know, from 1611, the KJV was published with these books included. You can get an ebook KJV with Apocrypha from Kindle. Bible (KJV with Apocrypha) (best navigation with Direct Verse Jump) or King James Bible with the Apocrypha or King James Bible with the Apocrypha
6507 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I just reported on the 1st book in the series For Sale in Palm springs at our monthy mystery club. I picked out this book because its location is very close to were we all live. I enjoyed the book and went on to read all of the books in this series and will for sure read the next books as they come out.
Another fabulous mystery of the paranormal that kept my attention!
CHARACTERS: All these characters are sweet and sexy. It's a quirky little town with quirky people. This is a FAST read, so not a lot of development. I was actually surprised at how well the entire town was depicted in such a short book. While no one was fully developed, I got a good sense of the character of the place.
Craig Johnson reads just as well as George Guidall narrates, and vice versa.
5132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is up there with Zareck's story. I loved the chemistry between Tabitha and Valerius. I also liked how the stories of the Dark Hunter's progress. This book takes you through many emotions from laughing, crying and shock. You also learn a little more about Ash. Looking forward to may next Dark Hunter story.
8673 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another great book written by Ms Lennox. The plot is great with lots of sexual tension. I highly recommend this book.
6783 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I think it's important to note that many of the reviews here are from 2009, so they're out of date. If you're reading on a newer device, like the Fire, you get the entire paper--every picture, sidebar, ad, etc. You can see an entire article with one touch, and another touch shrinks it back so you see the whole page again. You turn pages back & forth with another touch. It's very slick and easy to use.
My Soul to Lose is an exciting and immensely entertaining introduction to this series. It develops the main character and teases the world enough for readers to want to know more. It gives readers a feel for the author's writing style and gives them a peek at several characters who will make an appearance in later books in the series.
7955 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the prequel to the Soul Screamers series It's just an eBook novella and you certainly don't have to read it to start the series.
9515 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have a great time reading this one. A fantasy historical with a great plot. All these men with their wings is just so sexy and sensual. I love both characters. There is just something deeply romantic about a loyal, innocent but courageous slave winning the heart of a cold, tough and mighty prince. The development of their master/slave relationship, their emotional struggles as they find themselves beyond the master/slave bond is so well done. The last part is really something. Certainly my type of fantasy MM romance. My first book from this writer and certainly not my last.
Okay what I did like was the anticipation of the climax. I did like Gabrielles guards. I loved the 5 yr old twin boys being added to the story (Garwood does excellent children characters) because this story needed some sort of comic relief. So all in all, not the best of her historicals but I still enjoyed it a lot.
1295 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is really a very good book (as if the Pulitzer Prize didn't tip you off). Seriously though, I've tried to read some Pulitzer winners that I abandoned rather quickly. This book, on the other hand, is extremely engaging and captivating.
I loved reading this book that is an old play on the biblical theme of 'the sins of the fathers always show up through the generations.' Mr. Hunter does a wonderful job of exploring family relationships, commitments and how so often parents are bound up in their own woes and are unable to help their children. Even with all the family sins and struggles it was beautiful to read how this family was always there for each other.
8296 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book sucks you in from the very first page. The hero is the bad boy we all dream of turning. The heroine is a queen whose very life is at stake. Throw in a battle of wills and steamy passion, and Ms. Draven has crafted a book that you will gobble up.
I highly recommend this book and certainly agree with what I've read in it. I do not believe the concepts should be earth-shattering to anyone. Most likely, you know these things already, at your soul consciousness level if not at your conscious awareness level, but sometimes we need to be reminded. This would be a good book to share with friends and to re-read every so often. I do not believe bible-readers would be offended by its contents. It just encourages people to look more within themselves for deeper meaning and to hold others in love in your heart--complicated concepts broken down for easy reading. Remember that Jesus said to love one another.
6488 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great book with a good story line. Plenty of romance and sex scenes. Would recommend the other books from this series.
5800 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Did not see any of that coming. This book went in a while different direction then what I first thought. All I can say is this, I've always dislike people with the name Reggie or Reginald in this case but this just takes the cake. For biggest area in the world. I mean seriously. Whom ever reads thus book won't be disappointed.
For me, I find the idea of marrying cousins a little repugnant, but I know that in the time this was set it would be considered quite normal. Costi and Cezar fight over Jena without even knowing it.
This is a story of so many dimensions, Jane's "interesting" upbringing, her warm, loving and caring friends and housemates, Mitch's occupation of being a "storm chaser", just the whole dynamics makes for a truly enjoyable read.
Would buy your others books
1680 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 a memoire about a woman with schizophrenia who goes through some very difficult times, no surprise, but comes out on the other end as a very functional person, a big surprise. Well written
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9663 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Windfall is the first book I have had the pleasure to read by L.J. Martin and I have to say it won't be the last. I really enjoyed Windfall. It was a easy flowing book that covered a lot of things. There is drama with business issues and romance with all the complications of not enough communications. This book was a real page turner. Windfall takes place in the 1980's with flashback scene's to the 1960's.
7815 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novella was so much fun to read. Short but sweet. The characters are extremely likeable and if you love that gay for you plot this one is awesome. Off the charts sexy. Very much like the novel Hot Head by Damon Suede. I would have loved to see this written as an entire novel.
"Ray is missing something other than his soul. It's like you see him, and he's a person, but if you look close enough, you can tell that he's not. Like underneath his skin, he's not hollow. He's rotted out."
This book was laugh out loud funny and a quick read. I highly recommend it for anyone who would love a quirky take on a classic tale.
"Thus it is slapping history in the face to want to begin by the division of labor in general, in order to get subsequently to a specific instrument of production, machinery.
Your husband has sent round a note just now asking me to your house
After 13 years of pent up desire detonates between them resulting in an intense scene of spontaneous lovemaking, Laura refuses to talk or meet with Shane. He then devises and institutes an unorthodox plan to force her to acknowledge her desire for him, trust him and finally divulge her secrets. Shane knows in his bones Laura is a natural sexual submissive. Shane is a sexual dominant who has found satisfaction practicing a BDSM lifestyle over the years.
1497 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 You can't go wrong with the Kellerman books. Another good story with a surprising ending. Filled with knowledge and values that are good for all of us.
8078 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Maya Banks to begin with....she is a great writer. but these stories are great.....they do keep my interest
9847 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 delivers less than promised by favorable reviews
7718 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy a good mystery spiked with good humor. I was pleasantly surprised, I really enjoyed this book. It is filled with humor, mystery and wonderful characters. The characters are warm and realistic. The main character is a baby boomer and I find some of his "growing old" comments funny and true. Bob Moats reads as well as any of the well known authors that write mystery laced with humor. If you like light reading and want an occasional smile, this book is for you. I will know more after I finish reading the second one by him, not free, but well worth it.
3611 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a compelling, well-researched work of historical fiction. The linchpin of the story is John D. Lee, a close personal friend of Brigham Young and a charismatic Mormon leader, who was tried and convicted twenty years after the fact for the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre, in which over a hundred, non-Mormon immigrants to the West were slaughtered by Mormon settlers with the possible help of their Native-American allies.
3310 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great
Nina Blackman is no stranger to the paranormal. Not after the wild ride she went on with her friend Marty. But waking up as a vampire is too much for Nina. She is determined to find a way to become human again. Now to find the vampire who turned her.
Howie Carr details a legacy of the seemingly good and horrendous evil these men wrought on their community for over the past quarter century. The Brothers Bulger is a startling account of the lives and actions of these two brothers.
Stanley's underlying point throughout the book is that the believer can only experience a totally joy-filled life when truly under the leadership and authority of the Holy Spirit.
The love story between Greg and Lissi is cute but a bit lackluster. From the first time they meet, it's clear that they are going to turn out to be soulmates eventually, but I didn't really feel the the spark. It had all the suspense of a cooking recipe: take one pretty vampire, add a hunky doctor, sprinkle some spicy misunderstandings on top and stir until you get a perfect couple.
I'm learning quite a bit from this book. Like which debts to pay down first and how much to put in savings every payday. For me its a little more difficult since I am a freelancer and not on a set schedule for pay. But this book has given me a guideline and a plan.
8309 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I didn't understand this short story and I didn't like it. It was just too strange and too graphic for my taste.
7016 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am a fan of the Longmire TV Series. I thought I'd try the first book in the series. The book is great with much better character development than the TV series. I live in a rural part of Montana so many of the characters feel like my neighbors. I look forward to reading the entire series. It is a must for all fans of the TV series.
The title of number four is very apropos. Secrets abound. Secrets about Vic, concerning his life in "Camp Hell" and the fact he can not be researched on the internet. Secrets about Jacob, his relationship with Crash, and confidential papers he signed concerning Vic. Through it all Vic is living with his insecurities concerning Jacob, his abilities as a medium, and his closeted lifestyle.
It's the type of book that many writers strive for and few achieve because even when it doesn't make sense, it makes perfect sense. Choosing a favorite character at first glance is easy, but when you give it some thought, it's tough to pick one over the others and in that sense, the characters in these stories are written toys to play with in your imagination. Truth be told, most people would pick Pooh, because after all, who doesn't want to snuggle with a honey loving bear who goes on expotitions (perfect spelling :D)? But you think about it and Eeyore might rhyme with 'bore' but you can't help but want to hug him and tell him everything will be Ok. You can't help but smile at the thought of Piglet being surrounded by water, or how naughty Kanga can be even when she can't help but fuss over her dear Roo. Owl is silly in his wisdom and that's what makes him so charming and Rabbit for however mischievous he wants to be ends up opening his heart and teaching us as they all do the goodness that is within us.
6316 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Provides the information I needed for my research. Kindle version quite good.
People who think dying is the worst thing don't know a thing about life.
9982 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Short, sweet and hot! Pamela Clare continues her I Team hits with another must read. Lissy and Will's story of learning romance, loving, and compromise.
3502 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I became attached to the characters. I liked the series for the most part. I only had 2 complaints. The characters kept saying that they weren't monsters, that they are the same people they were before immortality (which I agree). However, the author kept calling it the dark gift. I didn't like that. It's either that they're good people just different or they are dark monsters. You can't be both. The other thing, I'm not sure how to put into words, but the author kept going on and on about the characters thoughts. For example, Jamison thought he disgusted Angelica. He kept going on and on and on and on and on and on and on (it's getting annoying isn't it?). Yeah! I ended up skipping sections when the characters did this. I got the point the 1st 2 times they explained their thoughts and feelings. For the most part, I liked the series. Just these 2 points bothered me.
7355 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Who said that romance novel must be serious? Oh, my... I laughed so hard that tears were running down my face. It was wonderful to read story of two arch enemies falling in love.
8127 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What a fun book! I enjoyed the characters and the storyline kept me focused! Very interesting indeed! First R. G. Alexander book-it won't be the last!
I didn't know too much about this before I read it. I only knew that I'd been meaning to get around to it for a while. I think that worked out better for me because I could figure out what Kaylee could do, understand her confusion, and watch with horror as things escalated. Being trapped unjustly in a mental health facility . . It can't be any fun. It's horrifying just to think about it.
Indeed, combined with the AP US News blog, I am finding little justification to keep my daily print newspaper, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Every morning when I open the Star-Telegram I find that I have already read virtually every news story in the "A" section (national and international news) the previous day and evening (since the Star-Telegram, like so many other newspaper, print AP and NYT articles). If not for the local news, comics and the classified ads (and a desire to see local newspapers continue to exist) I would cancel the print paper.
I have just purchased Fresh Powder by the same author and cannot put it down.
2084 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Last Year's Man Booker Prize Winner, "The Gathering", is a novel of buried high feelings and deep emotions. Irish writer Anne Enright has a beautiful prose that not always matches her objectives. The novel's subject is a heavy one, a woman dealing with her problematic and beloved brother's death. While avoiding easy solutions, the novel never seems to go that deep it should. When Enright looks back in her characters' lives, she is telling us we are the result of our pasts. That is right but sometimes, a novel needs to stick to the present also, so that readers can really care about past.
Seven years ago, Theodore Glenn was convicted of murdering four women and vowed revenge against those he held responsible for his incarceration. After a natural disaster occurs at San Quentin prison where he's being held, he escapes and heads south to begin his killing spree. Robin McKenna is a former stripper, current business owner, and the woman whose testimony helped put Glenn behind bars. Her ex-lover, Detective Will Hooper was the arresting officer, and both are on the top of this vicious and manipulative killer's hit list.
Excerpted from a review of the On the Prowl Anthology
3325 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Now that the mystery of the gold of St. Biel has been solved Gabby and Colm can get on with making babies. Good read.
5673 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Christine Feehan is going back to her Ghostwalker roots in her 7th book in the series, "Murder Game." Our hero is Kadan Montague (or Kaden Bishop, as he introduced himself in "Mind Game (GhostWalkers, Book 2) ." Now, he says Bishop is just a nickname. And we need to ignore the fact that the spelling of his first name has changed over time. But I digress.) Kadan is Special Forces soldier who has been psychically and physically enhanced by evil genius scientist Dr Whitney. He is part of the first team of these soldiers, who call themselves Ghostwalkers, that were featured in the first three books.
7250 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I've only purchased this paper once but this one time proved the phrase there is a sucker every minute. I'll be a sucker one more time just in case I'm missing something but my gut reaction is the paper has no substance and even though it is cheap is not worth it. One more time unless something mystical happens.
3646 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 such good book that is very wow and no scoping those scrubs without even using the pure wow powers the book contains because it very good and has much plot
Blackmailed
7083 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 love her book that all I'm going to say
5136 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read and retread these books over and over again, I couldn't remember which book held the story of nicks moms death, but I'm glad I found it
We have Eve and Roarke off planet at a police conference at his new resort Olympus. Unfortunately, death follows them. We have a killer using death as a means to bring justice in a convoluted way.
5279 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When my husband graduates next year and we sell this house and start the process of looking for a new home in another city, I plan to look for houses that are smaller and cheaper. They may need a little TLC but the investment opportunity for us is better in the long run.
6. The Poverty of Philosophy, p. 149 (takes into account the changes and corrections introduced by Marx into the copy presented to N. Utina in 1876).
Risking all, Shane handcuffs Laura and takes her against her will to a remote cabin in northern Illinois. There, he nurtures her desire for him by making love to her. The scenes at the cabin are emotional, tender and sexually explicit. There is bondage and submission and Laura does respond to Shane in this context. IMHO, the character development in this novel is exemplary; I got to know these two people, felt the pain of their lost love, their frustration and their joy at finally being able to touch and become reacquainted with one another. There is one particularly powerful scene where Laura's pent up anger bubbles to the surface with such fury she lashes out at Shane. He, in turn, feels remorse and questions his belief that he has done the right thing in essentially kidnapping her.
One thing that I really did like about the book, was the writing. It was written in a really neat way, going to the past and then the present, skipping around all over the place, being stuck inside her head, with all of her depressed, statement-like thoughts. The whole thing, really, was done really well, and that did impress me.
From the glycemic index to the glycemic load of foods, it can all be very confusing. That's where Dr. Rob Thompson's "The Glycemic Load Diet" book comes into play.
3473 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very powerful stories! Each one kept me spellbound. I love the way Maggie Shayne writes. And now onto Part 2!!!
5626 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a good follow up to the first book. I'm happy with Jamie's choices. I like how we got to see things from Sierra's point of view. Thanks for a good read.
The unspoken love shown by Uncle Tom towards the boys is somewhat redeeming. It is this character that I enjoyed the most.
Enright's narrator (Veronica)is a middle-class Irish married woman with two children, a dozen siblings (each damaged in his or her own way), a mother who suffered a nervous breakdown during Veronica's childhood--and never quite recovered, and suffers from typical middle-age, middle-class angst. Enright adds hints of sexual abuse, and sets the entire story at a defining moment in Veronica's life--the suicide by drowning of her favorite brother, which in turn leads to a crisis in her own marriage.
9835 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Really enjoyed reading this. The book is about a quest of a group of unlikely characters and presents a good look on some known history. The part set in Hell was scary.
i don't usually read any type of sci-fi books because it's just not my thing , but after reading the love slave for two series and loving it! (by this author) i decided i wanted to see more of her work.i was soo surprised . i read this book in one sitting, not being able to put it down. the plot and story was unlike anything I've ever read. i was thinking i was going to get confused on the details because its dated in the future but was pleasantly surprised that i could follow the story line with ease. this book is hard to describe in details but lets just say read it and you will not be disappointed. i was so excited to know that this is a series.you can read just this one and not worry if your not into after because it reads with a HEA . NO CLIFF HANGERS!!! although i guarantee you that you will not be able to not want to see what happens in the next chapter of their lives. the characters are all great in their own way and there is just something about a sensitive strong man that makes my heart skip a beat ..and wow to have three..sigh.....cant wait to read the next book .and will continue to sing this authors praise..wow ..just wow. Tymber Dalton has a new fan for life!
Lioness with self esteem problems, and a lion with progressive ideals for the pride, find each other and sparks fly.
My rating is a 4 to 4.5 star book. With Amazon I have to go with a solid number and in this case I'll round it to 4 stars. Given the fun Mr. McCullough has with this book it might be a little hard to believe that I'd round down to 4 stars but the action was a little slower than it was last time and there was a certain predictability to the book. I was a little disappointed with this and wish things would have flowed a little different. A major disappointment was watching Eris whimp out. I was also disappointed that Ravirn didn't grab toward Raven sooner than he did. Despite these minor disappointments, the ending is very good (the action picks up and brings some interesting opening for future books ( namely Athena, I'd also like to see him work Nike in). A very nice job Mr. McCullough!
As a stand alone, this actually works. You don't need a lot of backstory to understand what's going on or why. I mean, it helps, but it isn't needed.
Okay I loved this story, but if you aren't into stories of threesomes or sex scenes then don't read this story. It is a quick read, but it totally had my attention. You get glimpses into the lives of the 3 characters in this book and some background. Im not usually one for short stories, but Kallysten always does such a fantastic job of sucking me right into her stories.
5500 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this cookbook for a friend and she has found it extremely helpful when planning her meals and working through her weight loss.
My thoughts:
7950 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This series is quite interesting...i've never read anyithing like it which I thought was pretty awesome. So Kaylee knows when someone is about to die, weird right? Well it doesnt stop there. She feels this horrible grief wash over her and this urge to scream. Then the gray fog starts to invade everything.
Stay away from this book, even at $0.99 it's simply not worth the money.
2933 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed reading this story and even went on the read the second and enjoyed that also. The scenes with the friends is great because it reminded me of times I've spent with friends during "ladies night out."
1924 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 riveting and had me knuckle white while reading the battle part. I love these books. I may be grown but love them, I will read the whole series
1317 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had read this book once, quite a few years ago, and just like that time, it changed my view of the life process.
I loved each story. I'm not sure I have one that stands out as a favourite, or any that I felt were meh. Each story worked well, on their own and as part of the series. When I say that, I'm not suggesting you start with book 6, or skip the 3rd book, reading each book definitely benefits the whole psycpos experience, but each book is a contained story in its own right. While some threads carry on throughout the series, there are no dreaded cliff-hangers. None of that stuff that's meant to entice you to the next story (but generally just makes me made as hell that I've only got half a story!)
The entire review can be found at http://lauralusbookreviews.blogspot.com/2015/05/sweet-dreams-halle-pumas-2-by-dana.html for the more graphic details
2850 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A beautiful story, beautifully told. Settings, cultures and characters all described with richness and detail. Every time the plot risked being predictable, I was proven wrong. I loved learning so much about a part of the world I had no real knowledge of, and how clashing cultures and warfare impact families and communities for generations. In this case, back through multiple previous lives. The way eastern philosophies and martial arts weave among the characters and societies is fascinating, and seamless. Touching, compassionate, sometimes brutal, but always heartfelt and beautifully written.
Shane refuses to give up his medicine and life in Las Vegas. Megan can't imagine living outside of her pack. Refusing to give Shane an ultimatum, Megan vows that she won't press him for more than he can give, even though each day without him breaks her heart into tiny pieces.
Amazon's minimal requirement really stinks - really stinks
Now the bad: The typos are VERY distracting and pull you out of the story. They are present in the last half of the book, but in the first 1/2 of the book they happen so often that is is annoying. Sometimes a word is missing, occasionally the wrong word is used but most often the tense is off. For example, there is this passage: "She understood the necessity of the tests, but she wished she didn't have to be the one to carry them out. It wouldn't be a long time before she even thinks about a slab of bacon without being grossed out." or this one "Before he could add anything else, she dashed out of the shed and dives into the relative safety of her SUV". The book has present tense where it should be past or future tense. Between that and the typos and missing words, it got very annoying reading the book. I don't know if the book missed an editing phase or what happenend.
5991 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Nice side story to the Mercy Thompson series and the characters are engaging in their own way. This would be a good book to read in between those stretches of Mercy Thompson releases if you want to still be in that world.
9840 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ruddy brilliant. The story and characters sucked me in at the beginning and didn't release me until the last page, because I could not put it down.
Along the way he meets Murik a wizard with a great deal of power and a secret mission. Since both of them have the same mission they join forces and head to Homewood. Further along the way they meet Holly a bard and Kayra an apprentice knight. From these two they learn that there has been a call for help issued from the town and something is very wrong with the wood.
4663 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Is it just me or are the Harlequin heroines just pushovers????? This book kinda irritated me in that he believes she cheated on him because of the "so called" evidence and when she believed the same of him she wasn't supposed to jump to conclusions????? WHAT???? He says he can't forgive her and that she gave her body to another man that everytime he looks at her he pictures that creeps hands on her. Um . . . didn't he have several flings after their break up??? Plus he even admits to that and that doesn't seem to bother her? He also says something about how she destroyed his love for her by giving herself to another man while still legally married to him. When he was sleeping around weren't the H/h still LEGALLY married?? Why doesn't she call him out on this?? I don't get it???? What century is she from? Why is it that the supposed contemporaries have the heroines acting like wimps and women that will overlook this behavior while the historical h's don't? What is wrong with this picture?
5692 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Have you ever fallen into a performance trap? Felt like God only loved you if you were performing to His standards? Doubted His love for you during hard times? Wayne Jacobsen has penned He Loves Me! to offer warm, personal encouragement for Christians who feel removed from the love of their Father.
5735 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This a great read very well researched and written
All of this advice is helpful and eye opening, but what Ramsey really excels at is presenting inspirational tales of those who were once, but are no longer, in financial disarray. Their stories make up at least a third of the book, and the cumulative effect is that of a published pep rally designed to get people pumped up about saving money. And it works.
So here is the thing. The story was okay. Nothing original, really. Dental hygienist gets a quasi bite from a vampire. Dental hygienist becomes a vampire. It should have been fun, enjoyable even. But it wasn't.
9367 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A different approach to a story involving a wrong side of the tracks girl who falls for a right side of the track boy but ends up married to his father, who is killed and the whole town hates her for the marriage and the death of the older man.
Also good "what ifs" and/or continuations of P&P are those by Kara Louise, Susan Adriani, and Pamela Aidan. Linda Berdoll has written 2 very saucy books that continue the P&P story. Her first, Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife, I started reading several years ago when I was a JA purist. I didn't finish it because I thought it was too smutty. I recently read it all and enjoyed it. I read it with the mind frame of something Moll Flanders-esque.
4041 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I LOVE BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR. THIS SERIES HAS GREAT CHARCTERS AND THE AUTHOR IS GREAT WITH THE CHARCTERS GROWING.
Banville's novel is intense, highly compressed in its development of overlapping themes, and filled with suspense, both real and intellectual. Every plot detail expands his themes of identity and selfhood, the relationships we create with the outside world, and our desire to be remembered after our deaths. Banville's prose is exquisite, creating mystery by introducing details at a snail's pace, conveying attitude, and acutely observing sensuous details and physical reactions. He juxtaposes unlikely events from different times to convey information, providing voluptuous descriptions which contain both an idea and its antithesis simultaneously. Major surprises occur in the final five pages, not inserted as literary tricks, but generated naturally out of the action and interactions. This is a challenging and fascinating novel, beautifully crafted and rewarding on every level. Mary Whipple
Janvier, a Cajun, has been a vampire for two hundred and forty-five years with the annoying habit of annoying the angels. Shamiya Made him.
And what is it with authors trying to sell their heroines as oh-so-very-clever & sensible and then making them painfully dumb and ignorant at every turn because they have no other idea how to move the plot forward?? Seriously!
5336 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am getting goose bumps. Yes, this series is under my skin, and I love it all Ms Price! I love the nerdy Vic, such a neurotic, the one who is the master and cannot see it, the one who feels even after moving in with Jacob, all the hot and messy sex, that he is not worthy and this will all break.
7021 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Walt Longmire has served his time as sheriff of Wyoming's Absaroka County and is looking forward to retiring. Those plans are dashed when Cody Pritchard is found dead near the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
5916 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An amazing intro to Charles and Anna relationship, the Marrocks gutman and his omega mate. This book is absolutely essential to understanding their relationship dynamics. Its not all hearts and flowers but something beautiful materialized from the violence perpetrated in Leos pack.
9699 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ms. Black has written a delightful erotic romance story. Before reading this book, get comfortable because you will want to finish this book before doing anything else. I read it in one sitting and couldn't put it down until I finished it. If you need a romantic escape from the day's problems, this is it. I'd recommend Boss With Benefits to anyone who wants something hot and steamy. It has humor, snarky comments, mistaken identity, hot, steamy sex and a HEA. You won't want to miss this story. I only wish it could have been a little longer and gave more details about Keely's and Jake's respective secrets.
Another big difference I felt from the previous novels and how Shadow Music was written was the writing style in general. Garwood has really great prologues. Shadow Music also had a great prologue but it felt like by the 4th chapter I was still reading a prologue and waiting for the story to actually begin. The story of the battling barons was a great set up for the conflict but it just felt to long.
Tanya
6744 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read these books many times, and were so excited to see them offered together at a great price, since I always want to read the Brisbane connections from the beginning. I think these are the best of the Julia Grey novels, only because Julia is still finding herself, and finding love at the same time.
9446 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enthralling situations; believable caracters; exciting action are just a few of the things waiting for Poul's readers. You can never go wrong with his books.
1099 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The normal cattle men hate sheep men. In the end all works out. In between cattle men kill sheep and sheep men. Good read.
1649 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hawke: Ride With the Devil. Is an action packed thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end! A good read.
The story was confusing and nothing made any sense.
The Flaws: While the stories are fun this book could very well be considered a filler by most standards of fantasy series. The plot does not really advance in that there is still no resolution to the crisis that had started with The Burning Bridge. Its more of a setup for the fourth volume in the series. The character development is really what pulls the book through but the story is lacking somewhat.
1386 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Secret Life Of Bees is only a teeny bit predictable, but the story is well written and entertaining. It was one of those books you don't want to put down (or turn off, in Kindle). It's a must-read for every age group!
8257 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was such a roller coaster ride, but you couldn't help but to root for Devin & Clark no matter how wrong it was. I just love how everything turned out how it should have in the end. Taylor definitely showed a huge level of maturity that I didn't expect from her at all. It was nice to see her finally support Devin even though he did her wrong. After all Clark had been through from the first book Caught In The Mix she deserved her happy ending and she got it. Devin was always a good man, but just had so many hoops that he always had to jump through, but it seems like he finally got things right. I hope Candice Dow continues this series, because I would love to read how Clark & Devin's life progresses from here.
It is told in the first person, so even the reader is never privy to what happens in the mind of Etna Bliss. This can become frustrating at times when introduced to a mysterious incident in Etna's past, which so wholly affects her present and future life with Van Tassel. The reader experiences a need to know which remains unfulfilled except for the explanation formed only in the imagination of Van Tassel based on his own similar, yet more desperate, need to know.
5071 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have always wanted to read this collection but somehow never "got it together" to find all the separate books so I could read them in sequence. This edition = problem solved. After enjoying the movies for many years I find it fascinating to see the original content. Now I can ask my friends, "Do you know that the Tin Woodsman has a name?" and watch them puzzle. Great old stuff.
1883 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The story goes back and forth between World War II and modern era. By themselves each of the stories could have been interesting. Putting them together in one narrative and then adding far fetched cult magic and weird behavior did not make much sense. The ending of the book was not well thought out and disappointing. I do not recommend this book!
Remember, Darcy falls in love with Elizabeth despite her poorly-behaved family. No matter how lusty he may feel, she is going to be Mistress of Pemberley and his sister's mentor. Behaving like a wanton is not going to raise her in his opinion, Ms. Reynolds' facile explanations notwithstanding. Darcy is proud of his social status (and it isn't invulnerable, no matter what Austen imitators like to think). Want to see a smart, proud man act stupid? Here's your chance, right this way, folks!
But McTaggart got them right. Everything is cited. Everything is published. Nothing is feigned, exaggerated, or unsubstantiated. What is still theory is clearly delineated by the author. May the reader decide if they will re-close their mind, shut their eyes.
4 stars
5449 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fun, funny and captivating! The characters grab you from he beginning of the series and you just cannot wait for the next book. Love this series and this author!
3465 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I hate to say it but I did not enjoy this as much as I have other paranormal romances. I thought the writing to be self conscious and stilted. The dialogue didn't feel authentic, and by that I don't mean 'what would a vampire really say', I mean it sounded like contrived dialogue. I read these kind of books for pure entertainment value and this failed to deliver. I regret paying full price for this one. I will not be ordering the other books in this series.
3053 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This to me was a great book of history. I love watching documentary about the titanic. This was a good read.
I was spellbound from the beginning.
MY TAKE
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I especially enjoyed the chapters about "the windows in a woman's mind," and the "ignore the problem and focus on her feelings about the problem." Boy, did I have that second one way backward!
1995 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great series and this book makes you meet some awesome characters and finishes off where the last book in the series left you.
2867 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this book will touch your heart and soul - absolutely beautiful and haunting. the characters make you want to reach out and wipe their tears away
Simplified, Marx is speaking of the root cause for industrial Capitalism...the steam mill, but that beginning of industrial Capitalism only exists to the extent of (1) the division of labor that manufactured the component parts going into the steam-mill; and (2) the capital/producer goods industries that manufactured the constituent parts that went into the construction of the steam-mill.
Now she has been called to the Superintendent's office and asked to resign because an underclassmen has complained on a public news outlet that the academy is unfairly treating his religious group. Ky had thought that she could trust him, but he deliberately took advantage of her gullibility for his own purposes. Ky had been warned by MacRobert, one of the senior NCOs, but had trusted her own feelings too much to believe him. Moreover, MacRobert seems to have presented some sort of message for her in a ship model kit, but she doesn't bother to figure it out.
3-THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
766 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It covers a lot of territory. I am still getting used to it. So far it is very broad in its coverage and thorough in it's reporting.
3888 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jennie Lucas is a rising star and she certainly demonstrates it her December release of The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge.
I do love the intensity between Vic and Jacob. Seriously scorching the pages when they are around each other. I devour the words when they are together!!!!!
So what is the cure for this disease? Centralization of property and power to the State. oh, that makes perfect sense. So now, all the mega-property owners can maintain status quo- playing footsie with politicians and even becoming those that govern. Sounds like musical chairs.
Anyways, I enjoyed it. I like Ashwini. But I didn't get to know her well. She had so many secrets until the end. I love Janvier. What's there not to love? He's funny, smart, strong, and gorgeous. Their love hate relationship is kinda fun, too. The chemistry is undeniable when they're together so I was expecting for more sexy scenes.
7084 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is book 1 in the series and Wild Rain is book 2. If you buy the book Fever, you get both books in one edition. I love this series. As typical of a novella, this is good but not as well developed as I'd like. Pair it with Wild Rain and the Awakening is a great start to the new series. I've read these as paperbacks. I've been running out of space at home so as my budget allows I've been going back and purchasing favorites I like to re-read. This series is one of the series I like to re-read. Enjoy a great read!
5 Kisses, 1 Pepper
3231 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I truly love this series. What a great set of characters. It also has nail biting thrills and suspense, with a true heart of gold at its center.
8471 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great resource, good read, love quotes
The first article was a inspiring story about his selfishness: escaping from his master, self-educating himself, his reaction to earning money, and his determination to support himself.
My only criticism, and this very lightly, is that his account reads a lot like Band of Brothers. A lot of the same stuff happened, in almost the same order, with enough frequency that you couldn't help wondering if he mimicked how Ambrose wrote in order to come up with a structure for his memoir. Granted, a lot of what the paratroopers went though was the same, which is why this was only a light criticism. The story could also become a little disjointed at times because he constantly interjected other people's quotes that were in their company or Rivers' company, using their input to support his thoughts or to give a first hand account of what happened when Megellas wasn't there. On the one hand this detracted from his story when he was actually there, but on the other it helped portray a well rounded picture of not only what the men thought of him or the battles they were fighting, but gave a more detailed account of the 82nd as a whole.
7849 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a fun read but far too short. I would have liked to get more back story for all of the main characters. It would also have been a more enjoyable read if the main characters had a chance to get to know each other. I would read other books by this author.
Ps...I actually read the second book first and had to get this one to see the before story. I have read and reread both many, many times.
9938 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you're an American and you have a connection to the Internet, there's roughly a one-in-three chance you have a Facebook page. If you're Canadian, the chances are nearly one in two. Worldwide, the number of Facebook members is fast approaching ten percent of the global population. Clearly, those numbers justify the need for an in-depth book about the evolution of Facebook -- an intimate account based on exhaustive research, including lengthy interviews with all the principals.
4906 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I tried to like it but I there was so many things that just left me scratching my head. I don't know what kind of pack the hero is involved with but they sounded weak to me. To have an alpha leader that leaves to go become a doctor for years, YEARS, and nobody was strong enough challenge him this whole time. I mean come on! I thought the whole point of a pack leader was that he was there to lead the pack and settle disputes. Worst, he was not even born shifter he was turned into one. I am sorry but that just cemented my belief the pack was weak.
7638 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Never underestimate the mind of an unrehabilitated criminal; especially one who is planning his next violent crime, while completing his latest jail sentence. Simply put, his final lesson in life was his final crime. Thanks to Amazon, I was able to purchase this book, along with about 50 others so far, at reasonable costs, at my own convenience, and have not been without reading material since I received the Kindle.
5648 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read numerous Feehan books & I am never disappointed. She makes each story unique & stays true to the characters. I love the passion these couples find.
I like this author a lot, but if I can only look forward to 30 minute stories that cost $2-$4 .. I'm not sure it is worth it.
8598 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Here is another of Elizabeth's wonderful love stories. The books take you into another world of love, lots of money and the good life that not everyone is privey to. Enjoyed this book very much.
Ryder's spent 5 years in Newgate Gaol for a murder he didn't commit. Subjected to daily beatings and corpses left to rot within the cells, it's no wonder he becomes addicted to the opium. As the story unfolds we realize the opium benefactor is non other than his uncle- part of his plan to secure Lord Blackwoods estate while he is incarcerated.
This collection reveals Jane Austen to be a skilled writer with keen powers of observation married to a sense of humor, who worked hard to master her craft and who clearly succeeded. Her novels remain highly readable and absolutely entertaining. "Jane Austen: The Complete Collection" is very highly recommended to her fans.
8284 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 For as much as I am learning to hate the way some authors write short stories...I actually really enjoyed this one.
Anyway, this was the best book in the series so far. I can't wait until the next one!
2418 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Who knew community service could be so...sexy?
Galsworthy paints this time in a flurry of lush, dignified prose , filled with slightly mocking notes about the Forsyte family, and tiny gestures and expressions that convey more than actual dialogue could ("Huddled in her grey fur against the sofa cushions, she had a strange resemblance to a captive owl") and lushly written descriptives ("... over the lush grass fell the thick shade from those fruit trees planted by her father five-and-twenty years ago").
After you finish The Vendetta Defense, ask yourself what you would have done at each step in the life of Pigeon Tony. What did you learn about yourself in the process?
5664 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story grabbed me from the first few pages. A very good story. Glad to see Kaden get his happy ending. I enjoyed seeing some of Jack, Ken, Nick, Gator and Ryan too. Wish we could catch up with the women from past books though.
I must be honest, it was hard for me to read this book, though I did not want to put it down. While it is not graphic, my heart ached for Alice.
2479 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm 26 years old now, and I had a real big smile the whole time while revisiting this lovable dummy from childhood, Pooh Bear-- even if, admittedly, I was kinda just biding time until my real favorite, Eeyore, showed up with his depressing ass. And boy-oh-boy does he deliver!
However, in Longclaws, the author has not only built an entire history and social structure for his critters, he skillfully weaves it into stories of human history and mythology. As you read, you find that you are delighted as your mind starts making certain connections into our shared history.
Heyer's characterizations just sparkle and shine. This May/December relationship presents great opportunity for difference in opinion and blunder. If Horry had not been an impulsive, stubborn seventeen-year old there would have been little conflict and no story. Lord Rule's patience in dealing with his teenage bride commanded respect, endearing us to him by opening up the possibility of the love relationship that we hope for. This delightful romp was made all the more enjoyable by this new audio recording by British stage and screen actor Richard Armitage. This is his third foray into Georgette Heyer for Naxos Audiobooks. His skill at unique characterization and resonant, velvetly voice transports the listener like Cinderella to the Ball. Unfortunately, once the story ends, so does the enchantment. My solution was to start it again. For me, a new audio recording combining fanciful storyteller Georgette Heyer and the sultry and seductive voice of Richard Armitage is like la petite mort. Hopefully they are not few and far between.
Here are a few questions to get you thinking: Should we always avoid concluding a sentence with a preposition? Is it a sin to split an infinitive? When did the Brits start speaking like Simon Cowell? Is it correct to say, "Hopefully, you will stop making so many grammatical errors"? Does niche rhyme with "leash" or "twitch"? Do such words as "gangsta," "bling," and "phat" deserve to be "dissed," or have they become part of our modern lexicon? What is the plural form of "octopus"? For answers to these and other intriguing questions, fascinating insights into unusual etymologies, and an exploration of a few common misconceptions that have persisted over time, pick up this pun-filled, witty, entertaining, sometimes salacious book. Although purists will undoubtedly balk at a few of O'Conner's more outspoken comments, sooner or later even the most stuffy traditionalist will be forced to admit that no individual can dictate (or even predict) how the English language will evolve.
6305 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book that fills in some areas from the other books in the series. The end is really cool and you don't want to miss it.
3479 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoy Maggie Shayne's books!! I like her creativity and the fact that the stories make you laugh and cry and rage and the characters develop!!
690 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Leave it to Lynsay to keep up the very steamy series of the Argeneau Family.
4051 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I BOUGHT THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT CONTAINED A "NEW" ANITA BLAKE STORY. IN FACT IT ONLY CONTAINS THE FIRST 6 CHAPTERS OF NARCISSUS IN CHAINS. THE ROBB STORY WAS GOOD, IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE EVE DALLAS SAGA, ELSE, YOU MIGHT NOT BE TO INTREAGED BY IT. I LIKED IMMORTAL AS WELL, BUT WAS GLAD IT WAS ONLY ABOUT 100 PAGES, I DON'T THINK I COULD HAVE TAKEN ANY MORE. IF I HAD REALIZED THAT THERE WAS NO NEW HAMILTON STORY IN THIS ANTHOLOGY, I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT IT. AS IS IT, I'M MORE THAN A LITTLE SORRY I WASTED MY TIME AND MONEY. I SUGGEST YOU READ THE ANITA BLAKE SERIES BY HAMILTON, THE DALLAS SERIES BY ROBB, AND THE DARK JEWLES SERIES BY ANNE BISHOP. DON'T WASTE YOUR VALUABLE TIME ON THIS BOOK UNLESS YOU ARE A DIE HARD FAN OF ONE OF THE AUTHORS.
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If you've tried every other low-carb diet plan and none of them made sense, then perhaps the glycemic load concept will be just what you need to lose weight and get healthy. I'm sure Dr. Thompson would agree with me that there is hope for you as long as you apply sound scientific research to your life. That's what "The Glycemic Load Diet" is all about.
Concentration of resources in capital-intensive enterprises, Marx and Engels argue, reduces the vast majority of people to the degraded status of wage labor, workers who own nothing but their labor power. It is in the interests of the bourgeoisie -- of capital -- to pay workers as little as possible, increasing surplus value by buying labor power for no more than its natural price, the amount needed to survive and reproduce.
157 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 3.5
Kindle formatting and navigation: Linked table of contents to the individual books and anthologies (nice) but not to the chapters within the books (would've been nice to have). Scalable font. The pictures were a bit wasted on the six inch screen but they were nice to have on the PC app. All in all formatting is a 4.5 out of 5, the half star being deducted for the lack of chapter links.
9265 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sweet love story. Likable characters. Nice progression. Fast and easy read. Hot love scenes. I really enjoyed this book.
7968 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another wonderful beginning to a new series that I just discovered. I thought that I had all of Mandy Roth's books, but I missed this series, somehow. Well, now I have three more books to read!
5791 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Not my type of story and was not much of a plot. Never finished it.
A good read marred occasionally by long-winded exposition. Really a 3.5 rather than a 4.
Drummond is informed that Lord St John is selling his wife because she is barren and Drummond decides to buy the woman he has always loved and teach her a lesson. After bringing her home he informs her that she is his property to do with as he chooses. Gabriella is a product of her times and a hateful husband so, she has little self-esteem and no knowledge of how beautiful love can be between a man and a woman he loves.
A read you will enjoy but you have to read the other one first to fully enjoy it.
6091 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Outstanding romantic suspense by bestselling author Karen Rose, from the very first chapter to the spine-chilling conclusion. It's a must read!.............Sickened by the sight before him, agent Steven Thatcher closely examined the crime scene and the young woman lying before him. She was now the second victim that they knew of and just like the first victim, the killer left no trace of any evidence for them to find. Even more stressful, his own family at home was struggling from a horrendous incident that occurred six months prior when his youngest son Nicky was kidnapped from his own bed by a ruthless and merciless killer. And now, Steven had his oldest son to worry about with his obstinate attitude and failing grades. How could he fix things? Since their mother died, he vowed never to love or marry again, but little did he know that those ideas would soon change after meeting her. Due to painful memories, high school teacher Jenna Marshall swore she would never get involved with some one else ever again but after taking one look at Steven Thatcher, her heart started beating for the first time. The man was gorgeous, kind, and, compassionate and even though it tormented her to tell him that his son Brad was failing her class, she also told him he was bright, sweet, and caring. Steven thought Jenna was beautiful and it was the first time he felt like this in a very long time, but as much as he wanted to pursue it, his inner demons and insecurities prevented him from doing so. With the murder of a third victim, Steven knew without a doubt that he had a sick and twisted serial killer on his hands and after attempts are made against Jenna's life, he becomes even more closer to her than he ever expected. With their chemistry reaching the boiling point, it doesn't take long before they find themselves entangled in a passionate love affair, but soon after, Steven allows his demons to take over, breaking Jenna's heart in the process. When Jenna is kidnapped by the killer, Steven races against the clock to save her, realizing that he had just made the biggest mistake of his life. Will he get to Jenna in time to tell her how he truly feels before it's too late?.........I loved this book by miss Rose....impossible to put down.....thank you.....Will true love heal two tortured souls that were clearly meant to be together forever?.....
Gram is an openly gay club owner in the city the twins live in. Garrett frequents the club more often than Kasey does but Gram has a crush on Kasey.
--Overcome your fear of failure and be willing to make mistakes, etc.
9814 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The author did a great job of research in this book. This book is for adults. I found this book to be a really enjoyable read.
1591 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No
Overall comments: I've read other m/m romances that swept me off my feet more than the stories in this series, but these are wonderful when read together. They've got some tension/plot; hot, graphic, plentiful sex; and strong characters with sweet romances.
1849 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book was good but I miss the explosive sex scenes that Ms. Jackson is known for in her other books.
2. Marxism: Philosophy and Economics, Thomas Sowell, p. 109
The story IS sad but it is also uplifting so don't be put off by the blurb. The characters are well defined and the story is well paced so one is never "bogged down" at any time.
4686 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I thought the story line was entertaining, and funny in parts. I just seriously wish both characters weren't portrayed as runway models, but in real life they're humble and normal. These little cliches just get a bit old after a while, and I just wish they seemed more... normal.
Only several titles later did I realize why Guidall had a familiar voice - I have a number of his titles, including Basque History of the World.
2348 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book up for review is "Longclaws" by Steve Peek.
8489 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maybe most of these you've heard before but it's fun to learn exactly where they came from, when they were written, and who wrote them.
He drank from her furiously. Pain vibrated through his flesh. Not the discomfort of a wound or an injury, but the raw, searing pain that came from exposing a desire that had long been denied.
5558 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent book! This book offers an insight of how most women think and what they expect from their husbands. I think that all the men should read this book. I read it before getting married and it did offer me a lot of knowledge about my future wife.
8158 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the romance of the story. Very dreamy and sweet. A great escape from a hard day with good thoughts on the brain before slumber. If that's what you're looking for this book is for you.
8207 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 These books do something to you, they are excellent. If you like paranormal romance these are your books, never leaves you bored and love scenes are fab.
done wrong and hurting.
6359 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Allie Harrod is a new mother who doesn't want to leave her baby daughter and go back to work. How can she bear to miss out on all the cute baby things Joanie does. Then she attends a Varie Cose party and decides she has a new career. She can hold the parties at night when Eric, her husband, is home to take care of Joanie. Then Edith, the mother-in-law who has never approved of Allie, leaves her husband and moves in with Eric and Allie. Now Edith is taking care of Joanie, Eric is sitting on the couch watching TV and Allie is feeling guilty. To top it off, Eric's beautiful co-worker seems to have plans for Allie's husband.
The only upside was the patient was cute. Sadly, things only get
1479 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Back in the sixties, I, a Gentile, taught in an Orthodox Jewish girls school in Brooklyn. It was a fascinating experience and it raised a lot of questions for me. I am sure that an observant Jew would find holes to pick, but I really got caught up in this relationship and community and look forward to next installments!
4722 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amy Parker is going to Hawaii the week before Christmas on business. She has had to give up sex and relationships to focus on her career. Justin Garrett is her traveling companion and associate at the law firm. If they didn't work together, she'd definitely do him. On the plane she boldly masturbates in the seat next to him while he's supposedly napping, but he hears everything and it makes him hard. Before they left for this trip, he accidentally found a racy email to her friend on her laptop, and he knows she wants him and he knows her deepest, darkest desires. He plans to do something about it in Hawaii.
But here I'm going to break off from the characters for a minute to talk about On The Edge, the club. This place is very much a character in the story, itself. It's vampire and human friendly, a place for them to meet and mingle, and sometimes even more. Drink blood, or "dirty wine", or anything else a mere mortal might enjoy. It's a place with alcoves and overhead walkways, loud music, and great ambiance.
Lorelei is trying to keep her people safe, and is distracted by her dreams of the perfect man.
From beginning to end it was an enjoyable story. Full of colorful and familiar characters. Many of them were very real historical figures that many readers may already be familiar with. The story, while fantastical, is made very believable. It's easy to empathize and even sympathize with many of the characters introduced throughout the tale.
7744 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book I was hooked almost immediately. Very entertaining and captivating. Characters were my age so enjoyed book will look forward to more.
7946 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have been looking forward to this book coming out since the moment Rachel Vincent announced there would be a new series. I'm not sure I knew what to expect or even if I cared what the book was about, all that mattered was Shifters was coming to an end and this new series meant I got to keep reading Rachel Vincent's words. It's funny that I didn't panic a little that the books had nothing to do with the typical supernatural creature, a big departure from the were world Vincent had already created, but I have never not liked anything I have read of Vincent's so I knew it was going to be good, thankfully it was.
I would recommend this for older middle school age children to adult. If you enjoyed reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen or Lord of the Flies I believe you would enjoy Surviving The Fog.
With Caution is a long book, more than 200 pages, but sure when you will arrive to the epilogue, you'd like to have more.
7003 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have grown to love this crusty old sheriff and his side kick Henry Standing Bear. I am in the process of reading all of Craig Johnson's books. Read them in order if you possibly can.
8465 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although this crime novel was published for the first time in 1968, it has a timeless quality that makes it read as a contemporary novel. This is basically the story of a hunt for a serial killer in Stockholm. The team of detectives tracking the killer is an interesting bunch, made so by the authors' well-constructed character portraits and the intricate description the basic process of detecting by the principals. The writing (and translation) is spare but complex and intelligent. Within its austerity there is humor and irony that give the story humanity and credibility. It's a book that has respect for its readers.
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While these books might be similar in their approach, I actually found myself tearing up at the end of "Believe" and thinking about the message in this story. I am not someone who reads spiritual books or quotes passages from the Bible (haven't even read it), and as I said it was more the price of the book that hooked me and not the subject. But this one really got to me. Maybe because I'm a bit of a cynic who is originally from New York (where this story takes place), maybe because I recently lost my mother, or maybe just because this is a well written, interesting and engaging tale - I couldn't say.
My book club did not agree and many just skimmed while I perused the book. Maybe it's because I related to the main character, Veronica and saw myself in her crisis that the book held meaning for me. I'm frankly not sure.
At the end of the day we've all been brainwashed to believe something...something established by only God knows who. We often buy into our religions and politics without question. I'm of the belief that if there is something out there greater than me, then that power has to have made me a part of the process, not just subject to it. That may seem a little arrogant but I'm not having it any other way.
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8648 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great!
8363 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When you meet a stranger who make you feel things like you have never felt before it makes you want to run away and run to him all the same time. This is a must read.
4379 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 On the Edge will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read this hot story by Kallysten. On the Edge is a short story about a couple, where Brett is the owner of the On the Edge Club and has an apartment above the club with his silent partner Lisa. Although the club is new in town, it is an instant success as humans and vampires gather to party together.
I recommend this book.
7951 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This wound up being a much quicker read then I anticipated. I thought it a novel, but it's more of a short story to intro her Soul Screamers series. I read it in one sitting and very much enjoyed the read. I was very sympathetic to the protagonist within the first few pages and couldn't tear myself away from the book as I wanted to know what happened next, and next, and next. Great hook for the series.
5729 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have not read all of the stories in this book, but have liked each one, they do get a little more detailed then what I
7663 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am so glad that I gave this book a chance. I hated another book by this author (Diving deep) and would not even think to come back to read another one if my friend would not have convinced me to do so. Wow, what a difference. Instead of the characters having no depth, we have the characters who are as three dimensional and realistic as they come. Instead of book having minimal, or under my criteria basically non existent plot, we have a sophisticated murder/conspiracy mystery AND romance AND some very hot sex scenes. And every one of these sex scenes is important to the story and moves the plot forward. I loved it a lot and highly recommend it.
8349 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love reading royal stories. I liked both characters in this story, but there are not much storyline or plots in the story. This story is very predictable and ends too fast.
Some of the plot twists--who\what The Gholgi are, for example, surprised me. Taking time so that Cat can discover and learn to use her powers is well, a godsend (and i don't care if anyone pardons the pun or not).
9762 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank you for sending on time and I am so very glad that it was what I needed it made it easy for me
8854 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book immensely. I must read more by this author. It is a tale we have seen before. Perhaps the others were copying Heyer. A marriage of convenience turns into love, but with many side trips along the way.
2321 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great book. This is an action filled page turner. This story keeps you guessing what will happen next. It does not have the typical everybody lives happily ever after.
5. Save for college (ESA plan first, then 529 - $2000 per year)
2168 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story opens at the end of Without Reservations. Remington Lassiter has just been turned and he is trying to cope with being a were at the same time as he is fighting his attraction to Jake Romero, the werewolf who turned him to save his life. He is deeply conflicted between what he wants and what he feels is right. To complicate matters he knows that if he does anything to offend his father, such as enter into a relationship with another man, both he and his younger brother Sterling would pay. But every time he sees Jake there is a bond and an attraction between them that he can't overcome. After seeing how difficult it is for Remi to control his feelings Jake has no option but to tell him that he is his mate. At that point Remi realizes that he is fighting a losing battle and he gives in to his growing feelings for Jake.
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All her characters are well developed and relate-able and in this work and the earlier Herris Serrano the majority serve as inspiration to young women (coming of age) to defy stereotype restrictions that society places on them.
I just wish Kindle would hurry up and get the rest of her stories, especially the latest installment of her Out of the Box (On the Edge) series.
PS: D.R.I.P (don't read in public) lol
3915 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I read J.L. Langley's series that started in Without Reservations out of sequence. I started with With Caution, which actually I think helped me appreciate the first book more. While I enjoy J.L. Langley's style of writing, I think that With Caution is the weaker of the two books. Jake Romero is a great original character and she gets him right, but in trying to create more of a back-story for Remington Lassiter, J.L. Langley went askew.
2310 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 At first glance, I almost dismissed Longclaws as a seen-it-before monster novel, derivative of that 1980's horror that filled my bookshelves long ago. I was very wrong.
7956 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just recently purchased my Kindle. I immediately began downloading my favorite Classic authors. I was told by a friend to come to Amazon's site and look at the limited promotions. I saw several books that peaked my interest but I had never heard of the author (artist). I was pleasantly surprised!!!!
7803 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The internal struggle Mav faces to accept himself is the driving force behind the story. His encounters with Duke are essential not only to that acceptance but to the movement of the story. And while they are both incredibly hot individually, they burn up the pages whenever their together.
5972 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 She always has the best character development and Charles is by far the best! A read and then read again.
7582 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a sexy historical short piece. It gets the BDSM dynamic right, so that even if it's not your kink, you can feel the power of the sexual desire and the emotional connection between the characters.
1382 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a very great practical book on living the Spirit filled life. Stanley uses many examples, illustrations, and lots of scripture in this book. This is not an academic look at the Holy Spirit but a book focusing on the practical. This book has chapters on the fruit of the spirit, the gifts of the spirit, etc.. For more depth on these topics Jerry Bridges and other authors have written books, but as mentioned this book is practical and not academic, so the content is not going to satisfy a seminary class, but will satisfy anyone wanting to learn how to better live their lives through the power of the Holy Spirit. I have three books on the Holy Spirit and this by far is the best. Living beyond your capacity by Paul Chappell was not very helpful and one I d not recommend. God in You by David Jeremiah seems more in depth and more academic, however I wanted a practical book on the Holy Spirit, and God in You did not seem to be academic or practical enough to fit my bill. So this one by Stanley is the best no question in my library to date.
Antonio and Santos could easily be just three individuals indulging in their sexual desires but it's apparent that their feelings go much deeper than they'd expected. Lily and Jean Jacques's heated encounters really got my heart pounding and definitely kept me in anticipation of each new scene. In REINVENTING JANE PORTER we're treated to more of the characters we love as well as a couple new ones you'll love to hate and an additional suspense element that clearly displays the depths of the feelings between the characters.
5751 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book
5274 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've always been a firm believer that God is the One truly in control of our lives and that whatever happens, good or bad, we can learn from it and help others learn from our own experiences. Only, it seems that people are only willing to listen if what we've been through is particularly bad, whether it be abuse, alcohol, or as in this case, financial. Curse this sick part of humanity, but it's called negative reinforcement. Sometimes-most times-we must hurt before we will learn an important lesson.
3880 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 How many times can he touch her "there" and how many times can she say "no stop". Not a great book or style of writing. Don't do it !
I take a psychology class at the gymnasium, and the last couple of months we have read a lot about this. We have also watched the Natascha Kampusch movie, and talked a lot about it. So this was probably not the best time to read it...
I recommend this to those who have tried will power and lots of diets but have gotten no results.
There is another supposedly "new" Septuagint translation from 2007 but this is also not complete. It uses the New Revised Standard Old Testament primarily, translating the Septuagint into English only where it differs from the NRSV text. I tried to link to this but can no longer find it on Amazon, either as an ebook or a print book.
3625 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Imagine my overwhelming surprise when I dug deep into John Banville's "Shroud" and discovered a book oozing with sumptuous prose stylings, beautifully shaped characters, sumptuous scenery, and a plot both wondrous and fulfilling. I really did not think there were writers who could sculpt a book like this anymore. Most modern "literature" consists of shallow characters, banal dialogue, and pedestrian plot lines. Not Banville, or at least not in this stupendous story about a retired university professor and literature critic named Axel Vander. "Shroud" blew away many of my dogmatic conceptions about what literature means in this era of waning attention spans and lazy readers. Perhaps it will do the same for you.
I like reading books from this author
Little Red-Cap
I rated this book WARTY!
4876 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful story. Short but sweet. It is so nice how they meet again. A small lie of ones name can mean something big to someone. A good read even if it was too short.
8633 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well according to our heroine Antonia her brothers are controlling beyond imagination! And to top it off she is won over by nine other than our hero Brett! Who is exactly like her brothers and she loves them all- just the way they are! Ok so it's a Lennox Formula but the spirit of the family is just wonderful !
As for the plot and the characters - they are o.k.
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The book follows the endeavours and adventures of reporter Mia Gionfreddo Fine, her doctor husband, Aaron, and their three tuneful comrades - Yvette (soprano), Bobby B (baritone) and Dr Guettel (tenor) - as they cope in the aftermath of a horrendous hurricane on Florida's East Coast. After doing the best they can to help other refugees at the local hospital they eventually decide to evacuate and head up north to Rochester and New York.
6884 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series and I like this intraductory story.
5400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the book however I did get slightly annoyed with the the female lead characters willingness to whore herself out for a store that her father may not be able to even run any longer due to health reasons. (seemed somewhat farfetched) I did enjoy the characters struggle with eachother as well as their own personal demons. Overall good read.
2715 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Three days before her 10th birthday, Alice was taken by Ray. Now she is 15 and waiting for Ray to kill her. Unfortunately, Ray has a different plan- he wants Alice to find a new little girl to complete their family, a perfect little girl for him to love. Hollow inside from years of horrifying physical and sexual abuse, Alice can think only of being set free of Ray's incessant demands and twisted desires.
2431 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent book written by a gifted author. Sara Miles takes us from her atheist background to her conversion to her experiences with food pantries. I love the way she talks of working with not only those in her church but the volunteers who appear after receiving food. I couldn't put this book down and am reading her latest book "The City of God."
7936 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Meet Kaylee Cavanaugh who, after a weird episode where she can't stop the urge to screech, is sent to a mental hospital. There she will discover that the urge only comes when people near her are about to die. But what does this mean? And how can Lydia (fellow patient) can calm her screech? Kaylee doesn't know, but what she does know is that she has to get out of there and soon.
Alice's days pass by in an isolated, hunger-induced blur, as Ray forces her to submit to his sexual demands and fantasies about little girls -- forcing Alice to obey by threatening to harm her family if she attempts to run away.
I can't gush, or there'd be spoilers. Lots of humor, lots of angst, lots of misunderstandings (it IS a P&P retelling, after all!), lots of self-reflection, lots of drama. Familiar characters behave in expected ways in new situations.
Natalie S.
1872 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Axel Vander tells us from the opening of this sensitive and tension-filled study of identity that he is not who he says he is. A respected scholar and professor at a California college, Vander is recognized for his thoughtful philosophical papers and books, especially on the nature of identity. Just before he leaves for a conference on Nietzsche in Turin, however, he receives a letter from a young woman in Antwerp, questioning his own identity and asking to meet with him. As the novel unfolds, we come to know more about the "real" Axel Vander and more about his mysterious correspondent, the emotionally disturbed Cass Cleave.
6612 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A unique camp experience for teens. Learning how to survive with values intact in a modern society. Totally new concepts to teach inquisitive minds.
A Quick Bite was a great introduction to the Argeneau series! It's very light and doesn't take itself too seriously. Some bits are kind of cheesy, but in a fun and silly way rather than eye-roll inducing. I do wish more time had been focused on Lissi's phobia, but our couple manages to get themselves in quite the predicament when someone stumbles upon Lissi's secret identity as a vampire. That plot was quite predictable, but I still wholly enjoyed it.
The author lets you know that the book is mostly based on a series of columns he has already written, which explains why some of the stories are repeated in part. And since the column was for an aviation specific news site, the over use of acronyms and abbreviations is understandable, but it can be confusing and leave some readers wondering what he is talking about. Unless you are part of the inner circle. I fall outside, but close enough to understand maybe more than most, thanks to family associations in the aviation business.
Lots of clues, lots of people, lots of places to go......
3098 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. The author does a great job of giving you an excellent idea of who the characters are. You probably will feel you know someone just like she is describing, I know I did. The theme of the book is that these women, who know each other through the school PTA, all have a secret. Towards the end of the book they all reveal their secrets and live happily every after. I hope I haven't spoiled the book for you. I promise you will still enjoy reading it, just as I did.
Anna is a werewolf and has been for 3 years. Unfortunately she was turned against her will and is part of a horrible pack that abuses her regularly. She has been struggling to get by but when she sees a news story about a young man that she know was in her Alpha's house she decides she needs to call in a higher authority, the Marrack (the leader of all the werewolves in North America). She's terrified because dominant wolves have always meant pain for her but she's determined to try to help the boy. When she speaks to the Marrack, she finds out he's already sent someone to Chicago and he asks her to meet his emissary.
1000 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've been trying a few of the Kindle newspapers and this was one of the first I grabbed as I am more interested in State politics and the Texas Longhorns. I found this to be a decent read knowing up front from all the reviews that none of the Kindle newspapers seem to be just like getting the actual paper in print. I guess with that in mind I was pleasantly surprised with what I got. I do get what I am looking for. There seems to be a decent amount of State politics and usually some articles on the Longhorns. I've got a couple more Texas newspapers to review yet but unless I get an unexpected surprise, this will be the one I end up subscribing to. If you are a Longhorn nut like myself, I'd like to suggest the "Burnt Orange Nation" blog for your Kindle. It has numerous daily blogs which many are lengthy - sent daily (sometimes several times a day) to your Kindle and keeps you right on top of the Longhorn happenings.
This offering delivers the in-depth look at Jane Austen's famous lovers and shows us the steadfastness of love between Darcy and his Elizabeth. It also shows us the flaws in Mr. Bennet's character. He is, in fact, a selfish idiot.
5115 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 this newspaper delivered on kindle was 9.99 / mo then 14.99 / mo and now 27.99.
3157 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the book, then the movie. Brought back lots of not so nice history of segregatuon in the 1960's.
Our scientific conceptualization of this universe has changed considerably over the last few centuries and now faces one of the biggest overhauls ever -- and THE FIELD demonstrates why the Zero Point Field is likely to be the last frontier for us to explore. THE FIELD is packed with detailed descriptions of some of the most exciting experiments recently conducted by leading researchers in the field of consciousness such as: Cleve Backster, Jacques Benveniste, William Braud, Bob Jahn, Edgar Mitchell, Fritz-Albert Popp, Hal Puthoff, Rupert Sheldrake, Russell Targ, Elisabeth Targ, and Charles Tart.
This book starts off a little slow. However I encourage the reader to keep reading. The twists and turns that comes off the pages will keep your interest as you wonder what happens next. I am always amazed at authors who can create a unique and different world. Mr. Peek has done just that.
3710 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have only one complaint... Why are these dang books so short. I can read a book a day which annoys me.
I am stunned at the brilliance of the narration by actor Holter Graham. His ability to provide distinct, character-appropriate voices for multiple, very different characters in this story is superb. He is, in fact, one of the best voice talents I've ever encountered.
3489 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 While the stories were connected she went on about their unique superhuman skills, she never let them use their skills, till the last chapter! This was most annoying...the last story in the book was very sweet. While I didn't care for this set, I.'ve read other books by this author, which were very good..
6154 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this book has the classic fantasy feel. I have read this book multiple times and I find something new. everyday. I will note this is not your usual coming to age story. the fifth book comes out May 2014 and in can not wait. I think people will enjoy this because it has a strong female lead. it doesn't lose against any of the more famous fantasy writers either. I read this book even before the kindle came out.
1038 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I too have found the content on the Kindle version of the Houston Chronicle to be severely limited and NOT worth the time or the money.
Now, if the prime suspect didn't do it, there are about four other suspects. Each of them, arguably, had some sort of motive. Everybody panics! The case is incredibly complex! There are too many threads to follow! It may be another four or five hours before they can arrest someone!
And, his personality matched. Perfect in that not-at-all-perfect way. A childhood that consisted of moving from one foster family to another. Drug use to control his psychic ability. His psychic ability, the dude sees ghosts, most often caught in the moment of their violent death. Time spent in Camp Hell where he was abused to find out the extent of his powers. Being part of a psycop team, disliked by the rest of the force because they don't understand, or fear, what he can do. Oh, and he's gay. Not that he has a problem being gay, but it isn't exactly embraced in the job he holds.
"Alpha & Omega" mainly serves to set up Briggs' new series involving Anna & Charles, but it is a great little story in its own right. I have read "Cry Wolf," the first book in the Anna & Charles series, & I definitely think that you should read "Alpha & Omega" first.
As a beekeeper myself, I enjoyed the beekeeping descriptions. The author is incorrect though about the mites, assuming she means Varroa mites. The book was written in the 60s, the mites did not arrive in this country until the late '80s. Therefore my rating of only a 4.
Although this story is mainly focused on the romance there was also a bit of a suspense plot in the background with someone attempting to murder Lissianna. That could have added something to the book and made it much more interesting apart from the fact that a five year old would have been able to tell you who was behind the attempt pretty much the first time we met their character. It was so completely obvious that the perpetrator might as well have been walking around with "I'm a Vampire Hunter" tattooed across their forehead yet Lissianna didn't once think to question their weird behaviour. To put it politely Lissianna is an idiot, I think this quote says it all:
I had a hard time getting through the first chapter because I fell in love with Jamie in the previous book and was heart sick for her how the story starts. But, stay with this unique story because you have so many layers of heart ache, suspense, twists, intrigue and yes HEA!
Hero: 4.0:
The Three Little Men in the Wood
I loved the way vampires were presented and explained in A Quick Bite. They're human, but not quite superhuman, and definitely not dead or undead. Vampires are a kind of new strain of human which came about kind of by accident. A combination of nanotechnology and bioengineering created a way for damaged tissue and other ailments to be reversed. The nanos ended up being able to multiply using blood, essentially allowing humans to remain in peek condition for centuries or millennia. None of the vampire myths are true, except that they must consume blood to keep the nanos replenished. I adored this scientific take on vampires, but I had to wonder how this technology came about if the origin of vampires is in ancient times? Specifically at Atlantis...
2608 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Kara Louise has written a very entertaining P&P variation in which Darcy and Elizabeth meet but not exactly in the same way as the original. There are some slightly unbelievable events that occur but they are written in such an appealing manner that I found myself wanting to accept them as possible. Darcy and Elizabeth are married in name only on board a ship on the way to visit America so that she can use the extra bed in his cabin (she's ill and has given up her bed to some children who are also ill). During the crossing, they fall in love but neither will admit it and when they part on uncomfortable terms, Elizabeth believes that he will be annulling the marriage as soon as he returns to England (per their original agreement). They are both miserable and Darcy vows to find her again and win her over. He finally learns where she lives and conveniently, finds that his closest friend, Bingley, has leased a house near Elizabeth's home. He goes to visit Netherfield hoping that their paths will cross again and he'll get a second chance. After quite a few ups and downs and misunderstandings -- of course -- they finally confess their love for each other and decide not to annul the marriage. While the language in this book is more modern than Austen's original, there aren't the kind of gross linguistic errors that occur in so many of the P&P variations and sequels in which the authors make the mistake of using modern expressions as if they were common in the early 1800's. All-in-all, this is a well-written and enjoyable diversion for those who can't get enough of Darcy, Elizabeth and the other P&P characters.
Soames' determination to "own" Irene leads to tragedy for all three of them, and Irene and Soames separate for the next decade. But when Soames demands a divorce so he can marry a French girl, he finds himself obsessed and stalking Irene once again. And as before, Soames' harassment drives his estranged wife into the arms of another man -- his disgraced cousin Young Jolyon. And even as Soames gains a new woman, he finds that you don't get everything you want...
1708 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 All I can say is that this book was boring. I didn't care what happened to any of the characters. I have read her Agents Savich and Sherlock books and enjoyed them.
Most disappointing. I will try another by this author, and hope that things improve.
5320 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is extremely readable and contains a tremendous amount of helpful information in the areas of personal finance and debt reduction/elimination. Dave Ramsey makes a compelling argument for the elimination of all debt by rather extreme means. He exposes the common myths spread by the credit industry and offers a solution for eliminating debt through something he calls The Debt Snowball. My only complaints center around the fact that he advocates mutual funds as a means to achieving 12% returns over the long run and that he advocates National Guard service as a means of paying for college. I'm not sure that mutual funds can be counted on for 12% in the long run, and National Guard service these days can involve exciting times in far away locations like Iraq, which make the cost/benefit analysis a bit unappealing. However, this isn't a book about investing and the college financing advice is otherwise quite helpful. I'm sold on the concept of The Total Money Makeover!
5858 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jane Austen is one of those authors who will always be modern and enjoyable. This is a collection that should be on everybody's bookshelf (or Kindle).
Along with themes of family drama and true love, WILDWOOD DANCING is a well-crafted historical fantasy that uses traditional fairy tales and unusual folklore in a provocative new way. Juliet Marillier's research during a visit to Transylvania in 2005 paid off, as some of the country's beautiful and mysterious landscape is brought to life throughout the novel. With an eye-catching cover done by Kinuko Y. Craft and a sequel on the way, WILDWOOD DANCING promises to be a great read and will enchant new and current fans of Marillier's work.
Vicki
learn from reveiwers. you have great ideas. i do not think anyone is going to deny that fact. work on making it more believable and your characters more than prototypes and you will really have something.
9268 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love Alpha males and strong heroines with a bend toward bdsm, this book is for you. I read it twice.
2386 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 interesting concept
8370 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story is the 3rd story in the Royal Cordova Trilogy but it's a complete stand alone as I imagine are the prior 2. Prince Maximillian is 36 Years old and is a bachelor who has suffered through many of his mother's set ups and attempts to get him married off and churning out heirs to the throne. Max has been pining after his assistant Tara, who is beautiful, capable and none the wiser he has the hots for her. Tara also harbors romantic feelings for her boss but has managed to keep her feelings under lock and key. She believes the Prince could not possibly be serious about a commoner and she was destined for heartbreak when he eventually finds and marries his Princess. Max realizes at a party when Tara is tipsy, that she is attracted to him and he sets about pursuing her and attempting to change her mind about their romance. The romance is more sweet than steamy and there were instances where I lost patience with Tara being so obtuse and clueless. For someone who attended Harvard Business School a lot of interactions with Max's family went straight over her head. She seemingly was unaware she was being vetted. Despite that and some spelling errors and poor edits, this was still a decent read.
4835 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After my first class in Euro History, I had to check this out. This is where "An eye for an eye" comes from. Interesting.
Cal Riker was horrified when he saw Norton pull the beautiful woman from the train. He may be running with the gang of outlaws but he isn't truly one of them. Rather than let them take turns raping her, Cal offers his share of the profits in exchange for her. If there's any hope of his saving her from their lecherous intents then he'll have to make them believe he wants her all to himself.
4767 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Don't bother buying. Didn't find it full of characterisation. Basic stuff with lots of pulsating manhood and orgasms. If you like those then buy it LOL
The book is written mostly in English, but with a lot of Spanish paragraphs and phrasing, without any translation given (at least in the edition I used). Beyond the proper Spanish, you will also find the Spanglish used by modern generations of Latinos in the USA, which can be tricky to understand, too. You certainly need a good knowledge of both English and Spanish to read the book with easiness, and to get its vibe. The truth is that the book is very organic in its multilingualism, and that is because of it, and not despite it, that the book is believable and so very charming. At the same time, this is a very difficult book to translate into Spanish or into any other language, unless you provide translation footnotes, or even if you do. It is impossible to reproduce in reverse what the book says without losing content, style, freshness and credibility, because the language used is embossed in the cultural and personal experiences of the characters. A good reason to learn Spanish or English!
6873 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent writing style, the internal and external dialogue is clever and funny with a broad spectrum of cultural references. Watched the series and enjoyed it, the book brings a whole new dimension to the characters. A modern western with depth.
3381 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great
You feel Marc and Blake's love and protectiveness for each other but also frustration, annoyance, disappointment, betrayal, rejection and much more. They and their emotions feel very real. Marc is more mature and responsible than Blake (and is his Sire) but he has made mistakes in the past which have damaged their relationship. Blake has a lot of insecurities when it comes to Marc. He has trouble taking anything seriously and has a lot of growing up to do. Even though they are powerful vampires they have some human flaws which make them real.
9988 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Who are these people? I don't remember either one from book 1. But who cares...it was hot from the word go.
Who she is, is a courageous, loyal, strong and determined young woman who will one day make a great ruler; if she survives.
Greg Statleon never meant to bite Nina. He did not expect his reaction
As for the mystery itself, the author pretty much handed the killer over to the reader without a lot of suspense. No red herrings, nothing that made me second guess myself. There was an interesting twist at the end, which I did enjoy.
9778 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Shiloh Walker is one of my all-time favorite authors,and her books are some of the most awesome that I have ever read ..
I'm not a fan of the quick-to-love theme in romance, even in erotic novellas. That, for me, was the bigger issue with the story. I wish the romance had been given a longer lead time, even if it had been in condensed form. I also would have liked a meatier plot, and I'm no fan of relationship conflict that's nothing more than a failure to communicate, as it was here. Those are the things that held me back from completely liking what I read.
5532 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the story. Hope to read some ore.i recommend to those who like previous read books to read this also.
I can't leave out the love scenes. Ms. Mitchell writes carefully constructed love scenes that never fail to warrant a chilled drink and the need to hunt down that special person. I felt the love and lust between Cade and Elliot when even they weren't sure the experience was more than just sex. The scene in the backseat of "Bucky" the Plymouth had me reading and rereading just to savor the experience.
I am a huge fan of Patricia Briggs's Mercy Thompson series, and I am equally in love with the Alpha & Omega spinoff series set in the same urban-fantasy universe. The latter series began with this short story. I read it when it first came out some years ago, and this week I had the great good fortune to experience it for a second time as an audiobook.
9943 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What's not to love about The Secret Diary of Alice ? It's witty, fun, quirky with a great dose of mystery, romance, and comedy combined. I was brought up with John Cleese, and his sense of humour, so Nigel Channing absolutely nails it for me.
Anne Enright has written a book about family, love, hate, sex, desire, generations, child abuse, and facing one's own mortality. Her character, Veronica, one of the Hegarty clan, has word of her brother, Liam's death, and she is on her way to claim his body. On her way she reminisces about the family and builds layer upon layer of the family members that we meet. Her prose is such that you are either intimidated by its mastery or drawn into the brilliance of the descriptions of the family and need to know the stories. And, the stories are there and come one by one as I said, built layer upon layer so that you finally come to know the feelings and needs of them all. Maybe too much of the feelings for some. Veronica, facing her own self shies away from her family and wraps herself in the waves of emotion that come her way. Anne Enright writes about love and sexual desire and as she says "One of the things I wanted to do in the book was explore how desire and hatred are closely bound up," says Enright. "You know, that sense that someone - usually a man - is enraged by the fact that he desires someone - usually a woman."
6787 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 John Galsworthy (1867-1933) was a very popular writer at the turn of the 20th Century. He was the son of a wealthy lawyer and studied law at Oxford. He became a solicitor in 1890 but never practiced law. Instead he used his father's wealth to travel and learn about writing fiction from talented authors including Joseph Conrad.
Johnston McCulley wrote this story as a series originally titled as The Curse of Capistrano and as you read it you can see where he left a few cliffhangers between chapters. This story will be wrapped up enough that you will not have to buy the next book unless you want to. The wording and descriptions are excellent. And he seems to have lived at the time.
For those who are critical of the Hero's dominance, attitude and control over the heroine, I will only this....READ THE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BUYING THE BOOK....DUH IT TELLS YOU WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE STORY PLOT, WHY ARE YOU SURPRISED!! Kudos Ms. Vaughn on a job well done!!
3841 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I recognized so many characters in Anne Enright's Booker Prize winning novel, "The Gathering" that it was a bittersweet walk down memory lane. She certainly nailed the large Irish Catholic families that I have known in all their sadness, joy and ridiculousness.
1875 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Imagine my overwhelming surprise when I dug deep into John Banville's "Shroud" and discovered a book oozing with sumptuous prose stylings, beautifully shaped characters, sumptuous scenery, and a plot both wondrous and fulfilling. I really did not think there were writers who could sculpt a book like this anymore. Most modern "literature" consists of shallow characters, banal dialogue, and pedestrian plot lines. Not Banville, or at least not in this stupendous story about a retired university professor and literature critic named Axel Vander. "Shroud" blew away many of my dogmatic conceptions about what literature means in this era of waning attention spans and lazy readers. Perhaps it will do the same for you.
I won't be shy about saying it - I loved this story! Jaci Burton has penned a tale that is smoking hot, and also manages to be extremely romantic. I felt every emotion these characters felt, and was on the edge of my seat until I finished the last chapter.
As if one hunk wasn't enough in this story, Justin introduces his long-time friend into the relationship for one unforgettable night fulfilling all of Amy's most secret mnage desires.
Word selection and usage was very good throughout. The grammar and editing was a little below par with regards to the odd spelling and comma placing here and there. In all, though, this was a nice, effortless read.
During the Mercantilist era low interest rates ensured that only consumption-based investments could take place, such investments requiring relatively little capital expenditures, such low capital expenditures being a function of the expected return on the investment, which return is based on the low interest rate policy being followed by Mercantilist nations. Industrial ventures, on the other hand, require large expenditures of capital, such amounts only made possible by a higher rate of return that can recoup the larger capital outlay, a higher rate of return that is made possible only with higher, market-based, interest rates.
2531 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 wonderful words, and illustrations........great to read out loud
In Mirror of the Heart, Taylor Reeves meets the handsome and sexy futuristic cop Reese, when she is transported into the future and cloned to be a high priced courtesan in a futuristic agency that specializes in secondary clones. There is mystery and intrigue, from the beginning in present day Tampa to way into the late two thousands. Reese stuggles with his need for justice and vengeance against his enemies who just happen to be those who run this cloning agency and his deep desire that is growing for Taylor. How can he avoid wanting her, pleasuring her to keep her out of danger, at the same time not feeling as if he is using her as the agency plans, while also desiring a future with her? This sensual story is face paced and keeps the reader riveted to the pages.
2056 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would recommend you start at the beginning of this series...I thought this book was wonderful and further devolped some of the new characters. I am looking forward to the next release...often I think about the characters and wonder what is going to happen to them.
Overall: Heartbreaking, emotional, but a great story. This book is realistic and you will be sucked right into Alice's life. You will feel what she feels, think what she thinks, long for what she longs for.
Greek Tycoon, Waitress wife - Alexeis was attending a party when a beautiful waitress captured his attention. Due to a misunderstanding, Carrie gets fired from her waitress job. He feels bad for her when she sees her walking down the street and offers to take her to dinner. Carrie accepts because she was sad about her job and she has never seen such a beautiful man. When would you ever get to go out with a rich and beautiful man? She takes it as a once in a lifetime opportunity. They have dinner and a wonderful time together. A dinner became an intense affair with her following him around the world. He realy liked her, but doubted she was wife material for a Greek tycoon. She ends the affair after she finds out he lied to her and was just "using" her.
By the way I must admit, reading this made me want to go learn how to knit! :o)
Thank you
3326 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great read. Ms Gardwood is one of my all time favorite authors. Excitement, drama, intrigue, everything you could possibly want
9850 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This novel is about 4 people on a journey into the circles of hell to retrieve the Holy Grail from the devil. The group includes the last Knight Templar, a friar, a poet and an epileptic who has visions when she has her seizures.
It is a really nice novella, and gives a good insight in pack dynamics and how wrong it can all get in the name of love. Werewolves do tend to go insane when they get older.
511 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book! It referenced characters that I was already familiar with from Allison Brennan's Fatal Secrets which was really cool. Also, it had a nice mix of romance and suspense.
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"The Constitution was never meant to prevent people from praying; it's declared purpose was to protect their freedom to pray."
1440 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book and have told everyone to get it. I'm looking for more of by this other.
9345 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 And this book did not disappoint. The chararcters are great, story interesting and sex scenes hot. What more can you ask for?
5. Kresley Cole's adventurous and intricate magical romance series (never mind the ridiculous title): A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1)
Don't buy this Bible for the translation itself. Buy it for the commentary. If your Biblical library is like mine, you have some regular Bibles (no commentary) and some Bibles with commentaries. Each of them have advantages.
7654 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As ususal James Somers does it again. All of his stories are so good and I love the characters. Just as I get to know them, there are no more books. This is saga 1 and do you think there is a saga 2, no. I'm waiting.
9915 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It was a historial romance, but not so much sexier than any other. Yes, there was sex, and it was a pretty good read, but I think the billing misleads a bit. As for story, it really was pretty good. The female lead - leads (ha ha) - the reader through a series of pranks that are dangerous for a young lady of that time and I think the male lead is led (ha ha) by the nose and needs to show some spunk. We like our men manly....but it was still a good read.
7598 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What can I say, I am a sucker for the Dark side stories. Nice look at an alternate storyline in the Star Wars universe and worth checking out for the price....FREE!
I tried the audiobook but it didn't engage me. I shifted to the printed version and enjoyed it much more. Note on content: The book is full of strong language, sexual references, and occasional beatings.
5559 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There are a few books that my wife and I had to read before we got married. We had to read Love and Respect (Eggerichs) as well as For Men Only (Feldhahn) and For Women Only (Feldhahn). I loved the book and learned a lot about my wife to be. I learned about computer screens popping up, how she is still a little girl twirling around looking for acknowledgement and how she deep down loves and respects me (even though she may not say it). This book lead to a lot of discussion and over time I began to see that some of the topics and information presented didn't apply to her. She didn't always want to talk right away or just other things that make her an `outlier' in different topics presented.
Wisehart has created some pretty well-rounded characters here, thrown them into a melting pot, and poured the results out in a fantastic fantasy adventure.
5363 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this story and gave this rating because you rarely see such love and sacrifice for other's . Lila and Hunter fell so deeply in love with each other. If you are looking for a great love story and romance I highly recommend this book.
This novel is really about how fate turns out, and how fate may be meddled with. How gifts may not be what they imagine, and that the time it takes to repair old ills could be forever. The power of true love, and the fragility of romance are also potent themes. Although we presume that the story must have a happy ending, at points you wonder how much damage will be done to Jena before that happens.
my only request would be for Kerry Allen to have made it way longer---the reason we vampire readers do love a good Stephenie Meyer book is 600 plus pages of story.....These two characters and this world would be a sure-fire hit with the GP in a 700 page a book (at least 4 book) trilogy..............
79 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I had seen the movie and loved it. The book has (as usual) so much more detail and even tho the events are different than the movie it definitely holds your attention. The story is funny and witty and sad and happy. Frank's sheer audacity and childlike feeling of "aw heck, I'll give it a try" make him quite a lovable character even tho he commits crime, after crime. I would love to meet him!
5176 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was incredibly skeptical that Reid could EVER fall in love, much less have his own full story but Mallery worked her magic and this may be my favorite book of the series. Reid, Lori and Gloria all face much deeper issues than in precious books but we get closure with each of them. I would have loved it if this book had been a little longer and included an epilogue. A fantastic finish to the series. I can't wait to read about Dani's story one of these days.
1106 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 MASON HAWK NEVER KILLED ANYONE WHO DIDN'T NEED KILLING. HE IS A VETERAN OF THE LATE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. HE IS ALSO A CASUALTY OF THAT WAR. NOT IN DEATH, BUT A CASUALTY OF THE BRUTALITY AND HORROR. THIS WAR KILLED AND TOOK HIS SOUL. HE WAS A GREAT CONCERT PIANIST, WHO HAS PLAYED FOR A GOOD MANY OF THE "HEADS OF STATE" IN EUROPE AND IN AMERICA. DUE TO THE CIVIL WAR, WHERE HE WAS A "SHARPE SHOOTER" AND KILLED MANY PEOPLE, HE THINKS HE HAS LOST HIS SOUL. NOW HE IS A PIANIST WHO PLAYS THE PIANO IN THE SALOONS AND CHURCHES AND CAN KILL A MAN WITH NO THOUGHT AND NO REGREAT. HE IS VERY QUIET AND RESERVED BUT NEVER TAKE'S A STEP BACK. HE IS NOT A MAN TO BE TRIFLED WITH. THIS BOOK IS ABOUT A CATTLE VS. SHEEP AND LAND GRAB SITUATION. THERE IS LOTS OF ACTION, MYSTERY SUSPENSE. THERE IS NEVER A DULL PAGE IN THIS BOOK. SOMETIME YOU WONDER WHY THEY TAKE SO LONG TO DEFEND THEMSELVES, BUT, WHEN THEY DO, IT IS FULL OF ACTION. I THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK, IF YOU ARE A WESTERN FICTION LOVER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
5931 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a novella that sparked a whole series that was a spin off of another great series. Definitely worth the read.
The young lady in this book is called Alice, that is not her birth name, that is the name her kidnapper and abuser gives her. She's his pretty little girl who's been captive for five years, one that somehow got taken when her parents weren't looking, one that people read about in news papers with a tragic headline, one that can literally be any littler girl at any given time, a girl who simply wasn't watched or taken care of, she can be anybody, that's the scary part. Ray is a borderline sociopath that is obsessed with keeping her thin and young looking that involves waxing and eating very little, living in a little Barbie pink bedroom and succumbing to his dirty desires at night. He abuses and mentally tortures her; he wants her to find a companion and basically to kidnap another little youngster to keep his litter fantasy world live. After reading Jack Ketchum's "The Girl Next Door" I wasn't as shooken by this because I was all ready exhausted by all the horrible things that mankind can do to one another, but still, the whole time I read this book my mind was fantasizing about all the things I could do to Ray, a healthy dose of reality that ends with a knuckle sandwich at best! This was horrible and painful at the same time, but the worst thing of all is that this really does happen, it makes you keep your eyes open for predators whether you're five years old or thirty. This book will make you think, it will make you angry, very angry but it's good, I can't stress enough for young females to read and learn from it. Real life can pale to the sickest and weirdest fiction out there, sometimes it's good to know what to be prepared for, and that no one can take your spirit and Alice shows us what's inside of her, the never ending purity that can't be broken even by a brute or villain, the strength that lets us carry on, the spark of life that somehow lives beyond our flesh and this Earth trekking body.
8319 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Yes, I loved this book, but it was very frustrating, too! The problem wasn't with the characters, but with the out-dated assumption that two people who haven't even seen each other for ten years would agree to marry in two weeks. They are both being treated like livestock, more valued for their bloodlines than for whom they really are. It certainly puts any romantic dreams of falling in love with a prince or princess to a quick - and NOT painless - death! That said, Annie and Marcus met by accident, and fell in love so completely that you can't help but want to see them get the HEA they so deserve. Realizing that they were both willing to give up on that love and marry a total stranger? Not so romantic. It's still a five star romance - just written two or three centuries too late? Both of them were too smart and well educated to marry for the convenience of their parents or their countries. It would never have been a life worth living.
3112 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have most of the symptoms of insulin resistance and was told by my doctor when in my teens that I had metabolic disorder but not anything I could do about it. I have started the link and balance and feel better, feel confident that i can do this. Thanks for the. Book.
7 out of 10.
Possible Pairings: The War for the Oaks by Emma Bull, Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones, Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta, How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford, The New Policeman by Kate Thompson, A Well-Timed Enchantment by Vivian Vande Velde
3541 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Probably one of the best books you will find out there at this time on the Constitution and the tyrannical judiciary system. Of course this was a few months ago now. Make sure to read Constitutional Chaos by Judge Andrew Napolitano. The supreme court is turning the Constitution on it's head by making law instead of faithfully interpreting it as it was written.
549 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 While the book is fast paced and thrilling I felt something missing. It's not that easy to be an acupuncturist. In that part AB. could elaborate more. I have more examples but with them I'll spoil your book. Still this is a good reading.
The book contains footnotes explaining and detailing some of the historical background and figures mentioned in the story - the historical grip that makes the history understandable to those readers who, like me, are not familiar with the contemporary history of the Dominican Republic and with the Trujillato, i. e. the dark terrible years of the Trujillo's dictatorship and the policies of repression and extermination carried out by his regime.
390 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Marx and Engels wrote The Communist Manifesto in 1848 at the request of the Communist League, a secret association of workers driven underground by political oppression aimed at preventing concerted revolutionary activity against bourgeois regimes throughout Europe. The Manifesto was written to provide a theoretical foundation and a practical program for the advancement of international communism and eventual elimination of bourgeois domination of property-less wage laborers.
1587 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was a typical Garwood. I listened to the audio version a few times. I like to listen to a good book and clean or sew at the same time. Because of some of the reviews, I didn't get this book for a very long time, don't be dumb like me! I just wish JG still wrote this type of book.
1488 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Never read about how they met. Interesting to Read details about how other people practice their religion. Ending a great wrist
Syd is in process of changing into a werewolf and her mate is werewolf and dad hunts them.
7881 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kill The Story was a very good book. I thought it would go one way but it turned in another direction. This is what I like in a book: interested and could not wait to see what would happen next.
When Briana lays eyes on her husband, Jareth, he is the man of her dreams and can't believe her luck. She has a beautiful son and gorgeous husband-a snit of a mother-in-law. However, there is trouble in paradise. Her husband loathes her -she was a prisoner to her bedchamber because Jareth feared she would commit suicide. (he doesn't know the 1/2 of it) Briana makes an attempt to convince him she is from the future. This is when we get a small glimpse into the character of our hero-after all that his wife put him through-he still cares and loves her--ahhh "sigh" a hopeless romantic hero! She insists he call her Lady Briana!!! She is not That traitor Alexandra!!
As far as the actual writing - it is Mark Twain. You know what you are getting when you read Mark Twain so no review is needed there. His works are classics.
2111 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In such a small amount of space such few words I felt I know them
1771 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely love the difference in the characters that makes you love the heros and heroines and loathe the enemies. The description in these books are written so well that I can actually see the scene before me and can imagine vividly what the characters would look like.
The reader also is presented with the same details as Dr. Thorndyke, but the reader too is given a face saving out if they don't come to the same conclusions as Dr. Thorndyke, because Dr. Jervis, Thorndyke's partner and foil, never seems to get it either and like the reader doesn't always have Thorndyke's extreme and diversified knowledge at their fingertips or memory cells.
I loved the back and forth of Helene's emotions. How she reconciles what she thinks she *should* feel with what she actually feels. How she comes to understand what she really wants no..NEEDS...is fascinating. The erotica is hot (not scorching) and the exploration of BDSM fits with two people exploring something which has a choke hold on both of them - something they are together (more than what each of them is like individually).
(They are in the next book)
1969 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great YA book from John A Flanagan. Strong characters, both male and female, face many plot twist before the last page. Can't wait to get the next book.
9084 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I wasn't sure about this book the cover threw me off. The man on the cover looks blond but Tristen is described as having Inky black hair. Anyway the story was light and fun to read. Which is what I like in my reading most time as well as sensual and sexy too the book met that mark. I would recommend this book highly.
Erik and Maggie.....HOT!!!
4978 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Since discovering this series in 2008 I have read it over and over. A consistent story with well developed characters, easy to read and light enough to keep you entertained for a few hours, excellent for those looking for a little something to read, but do not have the time to immerse in fantasy classics.
4195 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sara Miles was an unlikely candidate for a religious epiphany--a lesbian, with atheist parents and a journalistic view on life. She had been a restaurant cook and writer.
4124 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When life gives you lemons, you can make the best lemonaid if you know how. Every one has problems in life but relationships are the hardest. We all can learn new tricks to make our life full of love and peace. A great go to book.. I am sure I will reread again and again.
370 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 A struggle to read, more than a class struggle. Simplistic view of solving all the worlds problem and blaming the "man".
As for the other stories. I also found them entertaining, but have to admit that if this book didn't contain the JD Robb story, it would be going in the "good enough to read, but not good enough to keep" pile.
There are still scenes that shift points of view like earth moves during a quake, but I think I'm becoming immune to the annoyance. The writing seems to have improved somewhat as well, albeit the actual story is slower paced. Large sections of the second half of the book focus on Evanlyn, and poor Will hardly does much at all... that will certainly bore those in the young end of the YA audience who would prefer to see the hero split hairs with his bow and arrow. However, as promised by those who have already read most of the series, this book is really only the first half of the story arc. It could easily be combined into a larger volume, but marketing genius prevails.
2721 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 2.5 stars I felt that this novel was okay. After reading the novels synopsis, I expected more emotions and more energy to occur within its pages but after reading it, I felt that the novel had more of an even tone and I have mixed feeling about this. I understand how the main character felt after being held all those years being locked in her current condition but things were changing, I thought that would change her too.
It took me two months to read and I read 4 other books inbetween. I normally read books in a day or two. It was definitely "one to savor" as one of the reviews said. A co-worker I'd given it to before I read it for consideration for her book club gave it back after 2 months and had stopped after reading three fourths of the book. She could not go on. I definitely will not be recommending this book for anyone to read as they might want to shoot me later.
1. More books' covers - often cover describe books better than words.
8487 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book of quotes from various sources. It us a good reference book and the index is very helpful. It was easy to look up various people and their quotes, some included the year.
And a pack of Longclaws have found a way to cross over into our world. In their own dimension, they are far down the food chain. In our world, they are incredibly fast with claws protruding from hands made for slashing, cutting up their prey.
If there were a way to avoid the quickly-expiring genre categories, this blog would earn from me a perfect 5-star rating. But even as it stands, it's well worth the 99 price for a month's worth of entries. If you've already browsed Amazon's free list of ebooks and aren't finding anything new and interesting, I highly recommend trying this convenient and very affordable blog.
3599 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book was good but I miss the explosive sex scenes that Ms. Jackson is known for in her other books.
The story opens with negotiations between the Earl of Rule and the Dowager Viscountess of Winwood for the hand of her sweetly beautiful eldest daughter, Elizabeth (who is fifteen years Rule's junior). Only Lizzie is downcast because she's very much in love with young Lieut. Heron (newly returned from the war in America), whom she has known all her life. Still, the family needs money desperately, Rule is extremely wealthy, and it's a daughter's duty. But Lizzie has two younger sisters, including Horatia, only seventeen (with a monobrow and a stammer), who thinks she can fix things to everyone's satisfaction by visiting the earl and offering herself to him as a wife in place of her sister. Rule accepts on the spot -- and that's really the only unconvincing part of the plot. So Lizzie gets her lieutenant, Rule gets an even younger wife, and Horry gets a title and a very large allowance. Then (naturally) things get complicated. Rule's presumptive heir heretofore has been his excessively foppish cousin, Mr. Crosby Drelincourt ("the Macaroni"), who has come to think of Rule's fortune as almost rightfully his own -- so he isn't happy about the marriage and the prospect of other heirs. Rule also has a dedicated enemy of long standing in Lord Lethbridge, who will go to considerable lengths to embarrass the earl and cost him his prospects for a family by subverting his young and nave wife. Heyer practically has Lethbridge twirling his mustaches as he plots the downfall of Lord and Lady Rule, but in no way is he a laughable villain. In fact, the author includes in the story a duel in deadly earnest, which is the only occasion for serious bloodshed that I can recall in any of her books.
First of all, Ms. Marinelli seems to forget, like a lot of modern romance novelists, that her readers have an imagination of their own. It is my humble opinion that people who love to read are also very creative, imaginative and inventive. As a result, they only need to be guided and engaged, but left to piece the obvious themselves. I specifically refer to the scenes that only a spouse and a wife should be a part of. Its cliche and annoying to encounter the unnecessary descriptions of these scenes in a book such as this one.
The title refers to humans, and I suspect Ashwini in particular, for she feels very much like the "Angels' Pawn".
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8734 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just finished Coombes Woods and it was a great story even though I don't go for fantasy so much I really enjoyed this book and it was only 99 cents on kindle!
2129 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story immediately grabs your attention with the opening scene of Sally being caught skinny dipping in the water by Standing Bear. From the moment he saw her he made it his duty throughout the rest of the book to make her his. If you want more of a story line and less intimate details, this is not the book for you. For those who do desire a steamy ready to get your blood flowing, I do recommend this book. Standing Bear's arrogance and persistence to have what he wants is enough to keep you reading.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves shifters, romance and some red hot love scenes! I look forward to reading more books from this author.
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I liked James for the most part, and was able to sympathize with his plight. Losing the job he loved, and the security in his world must have been terrible, and, having worked retail, understand how frustrating, exhausting, and dehumanizing that can be. Added to the stress of trying to make ends meet on part time work without any sort of benefits, it's no wonder why he does what he does.
The erotic nature is wonderfully sexy, it's romantic, it's funny, it's witty, and it's all-around good fun. The pace is swift, though the danger presented within the pages seems to be dispelled too easily to make for any real suspense. Still, it's a totally fun and engrossing story.
7914 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This little book or Prequel is super exciting! I cannot wait to read the first book in the series!
I do take exception to several of Ramsey's recommendations and/or assumptions.
4256 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Brought back so many memories. I bought to replace my childhood copy that was lost a few years ago. Winnie the Pooh will always hold a special place in my heart. I recently decided to get a book tattoo, and one of my favourite poems I had forgotten about is in here, I'm definitely going to incorporate it into the design.
Ms. Cooper has told a good story with Hayden and Josh. She makes you feel compassion for her characters and all they go through together in the past and what they go through in the present to work their way back to each other. I recommend Bound By Nature for fans of m/m and paranormal works.
2191 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the second time I have read this book. I learn something new each time. It inspires and fills your mind with a positive approach to life.
2857 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Second DNF of the year, unfortunately. I still gave this book a 2 star rating because it wasn't a bad book, it was written very well and had a lot of history in it, but it was not for me at all.
Lydia is a little mystery, who is she? I figure not a Banshee. I am glad Kaylee had this girl who obviously understood her and helped her. More than her own family.
"Pearls Are A Nuisance" reads like a satire on detective stories. Walter represents the classic wealthy detective of English fiction, Henry the hard-boiled detective of American fiction. They try to recover a stolen pearl necklace, which is "Dutch" (slang for fake). But a high ransom tells Walter they are real. Walter recovers the pearls in a surprise ending.
JD Robb (Nora Roberts) in, 'Interlude to Death', has Eve Dallas at an off world police convention in a fabulous hotel owned by the yummy Roark where of course murder and mayhem and murder occur. Short though the story is we learn an interesting fact about a possible, earlier - dark connection between, Roark and Eve's fathers'. While not Robbs best work to date it is still a welcome installment in to the IN DEATH series.
201 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Tim Winton's mesmerizing "Dirt Music" opens quoting Emily Dickinson about different kinds of solitude. This opening is not by chance, because for more than 400 pages the novel will handle different kinds of solitudes that befall on its characters. Above all, it is about that old solitude, the loneliness, which defies us.
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In this chapter, Dave talks about why we are in denial when it comes to money problems, which is true. A lot of us don't want to face the fact that we are in debt. We go throughout life hoping and wishing for a change and that change never comes. Good point Dave.
7674 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the 2nd book in the series and just as entertaining as the first book. I
Then in the second half, the fantastical visions of Dante's nine circles of the Inferno are recreated in compressed prose. The creatures, the damned, the devil himself parade by in dizzying succession as the pilgrims make their way to their goal. They see the famous, including some surprising residents of Hell thought to be in heaven, and friends and relatives from their own pasts. They cope with dangers and vicissitudes as they pursue their goal. Here Wisehart matches Tolkien and the darker Rowling in the boldness of his images.
4648 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Knitting is an activity that is almost like meditation. You knit and your brain slows down focusing on one thing knit two purl one. Slowly you start to think about some things you don't want to think about, things you need to address or not address. Mary Baxter therapy for dealing with her daughter's death is joining a knitting club and finding a way to deal with this unbearable loss. This book was sad but uplifting as well. I enjoyed it very much.
While out checking the snares, Evelyn is kidnapped. Will ventures out after her and runs into Halt and Horace during his attack on the kidnappers. Reunited with his master, Will is once again in the hands of the Skandians.
7340 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book contains 3 short stories and an intro to get to know the two main characters, Wistril and his assistant Kern. Wistril seems to be a pretty powerful wizard who has taken an very strict oath on non violence. No matter the situation he cannot use magic to harm others. This leads him to have some very creative solutions to problems that most wizards would solve with a simple fireball or lightning bolt.
He argues that a one-time legal transaction---justification---is the turning point; "it is the very heart of the gospel according to Jesus." (Pg. 202) Nevertheless, he advises that "Periodic doubts" about one's salvation are "not necessarily wrong. Such doubts must be confronted and dealt with honestly and biblically." (Pg. 214)
Evanlyn Wheeler is an Araluen woman, but she has used a false name to protect her father from extortion. She is really Princess Cassandra, the daughter of King Duncan of Araluen.
2696 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have to say that I loved this book! I could not put it down! Such a sweet story of enduring love from Fitzwilliam's perspective, and learning to love from Elizabeth's. The cameo appearance of Jane Austen and her father the Reverend George Austen was also a treat.
3859 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This little novella is hot, and I mean HOT!!! Are the series of events that unfold unrealistic, especially when you consider the time period in which the story is set...yes! But who cares? The story has a sweet romance, and hot sex. Furthermore it's well written, and the characters are likeable.
Their anti-machine spiel continues as they fume that the bourgeois are in control of the machines and therefore the direction the world is taking. They want the working class to control this instead. So it's just one group of society jealous of what another group of society have. Nothing revolutionary here.
1968 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the best books I have ever read. I've been reading through this series and it is fantastic! I highly recommend it to anybody who likes to read!
Right before reading this book I attended a book signing event for his latest book and was able to listen to him talk about both the books and his involvement in the TV series. I was thoroughly impressed with the man. He is funny, gregarious, boisterous, and obviously a very intelligent and well-read guy. It was obvious from listening to him that he has a great love for the part of the country he lives in and which he uses as almost another character in his writing.
I liked Henry Standing Bear and Deputy Victoria Moretti well enough, but again, I'd seen too many like them along the way. The characters were rendered well enough, but - strangely - they didn't seem to be onstage enough during some of the action.
7824 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this in a day. It is so romantic, and the premise is a fantasy for many of us, The two main characters are lovable jocks who every gay man wants. They go through their problems, and come out winning. Great read!
+ Julius Caesar
I loved the tension and the way the two leads aggravate each other throughout and ultimately are perfect for each other. Good creative imagination on part of the author for storyline, funny dialogue, and good sensual scenes.
The plot was great, not my favorite so far, but it got my attention very easy and it had me hook all the time. I love the characters and the humorous tone that the story had. Im really loving this series.
It is about so much more than that. The character development in this book is extraordinary. You know a book is great when you to know more about the characters lives when it is done. These characters truly work their way into your heart. Would definitely recommend this book
100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You don't normally think of true crime books as being funny, as well as entertaining. But this is not your average true crime book, and Frank Abagnale was not your average criminal. I kept thinking that if this kid (most of his crimes were committed while he was still in his teens) had used his ample smarts toward something more societally productive, then he could have made his fortunes legally and avoided the jail stints, including his horrifying 6 months in a French prison. Luckily, he has since turned his life around and is using his expertise on criminal activity toward the betterment of society. You go, Frank!"
Big mistake. Missing pasta, I tried the Fettuccine Girlfredo. I searched high and low for those darn shirataki noodles. Not living in an urban area, I was out of luck, and had to resort to online ordering. It ended up being very expensive. Ah well, I thought, if it satisfies my desire for fettuccine without a prohibitive amount of fat and calories, it'll be worth it. So I hopefully commence.
1975 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Yet another well written installment in the Ranger's Apprentice series. We follow Will through another action packed and adventurous portion of his life as an apprentice ranger.
7321 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked the whole series. Doug Farren keeps it interesting throughout. I'm glad to see good authors writing Kindel books. I'm looking forward to the next book.
9416 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Realy liked this book. If you are curious though, I'm not sure it answers all your questions but it's definitely a worthwhile read.
3592 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was was great read.
Read without supposition, All He Ever Wanted will do more than provide a short escape from reality into the world of fiction. It will bring about the reader's own quest for what might have been had that one moment in their own life been handled just a little bit differently...or never have happened at all.
9484 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The always exhilarating author Delilah Devlin knows exactly what her readers want - daring, erotic and wicked delightful stories filled with aamazing characters, exciting story lines, passion and an abundance of emotions that will keep them riveted to the pages and once again she delivers the good with Raw Silk. The reader is quickly swept away by the pulse pounding sensuality wrapped up in an exciting adventure built around a dynamic group of lovers. Ms. Devlin has added just the right touches to the characters creating a sexual passion and love within the bonds of friendship that is captivating. The "Cougar" touch with the older woman/younger man combo creates a sexually charged romance that will have the reader sighing with satisfaction. Ms. Devlin steams up the pages with her sexy, raw and passionate love-play. The lovers explore their erotic desires pushing the reader to keep turning pages to explore what wicked fantasies they will embark on. Between Jake, Camille, Daniel and Lacey nothing seems taboo for these four people and yet there seems to be a great deal or heart and sensitivity to the relationship as well. The bond between them as friends and lovers is believable and realistic.
She hates being a vampire and hates Greg for making her one. Then her grandmother's heart stops. Does she do CPR? Call 911? No she immediately demands Greg change her super religious grandma into a soulless vamp. It was her first thought.
9634 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Eric and Maggie are just awesome. Who knew the gentle giant would be a paranormal knight in shining armor. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
9598 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have not read all of this set of wonderful novels and stories but I've certainly fallen for Mary Roberts Rinehart. Each book very different from the others, great character builds, and excellent mysteries. If you love earlyish 20th century writing, and I do, pick this up and settle in for some great reads!
Till next time.
9193 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Martha Joan Bennett is just a plain Jane type woman, but inside has hidden secrets. Martha can feel other people's emotions causing her to feel overwhelmed at times. Growing up was difficult until she was able to move away to a small town in Texas where she was thankful the people kept to themselves and out of her business. These people in this town didn't pry or gossip and left her alone to live out her life in peace. Then one night after she purchased a beautiful dresser, Martha began feeling strong, powerful emotions coming from close by. Lonliness consumed her and she wanted to seek out who was feeling so lost. Surprised to find the feelings coming from the dresser, Martha is truly shocked when the dresser decides to reveal what it really holds.
Will Fraser and Lissie Charteris are two weeks away from their wedding day and everything is wonderful. Theyre madly in love and their sex life is sizzling hot. Theyve begun moving their things into the home theyll share when they return from their honeymoon and everything, everything seems perfect. Until Lissie gets a phone call from her relationship jaded mother who begins filling her head with doubts about whether she and Will are really in love, or if they're merely in lust. Suddenly worried that they are doomed to end up unhappy like her parents did, Lissie suggests to Willunder the guise of experiencing an old fashioned romancethat the abstain from sex until after they are married, which leads to some funny, frustrating and incredibly hot scenes and kept the story interesting and moving at a fast pace.
I didn't like this one nearly as much as the first, finding the premise to be somewhat ridiculous, and the follow-through of their actions to be unrealistic and annoying. The way Sandra's job as a phone sex operator was handled with much more class in the first book.
This young man was able to outwit professionals in banks, hospitals, airlines, hotels, you name it. As well there is a very passionate and heartbreaking story within. The troubles he had at home. His promiscuity, and yet love for a woman who did not know who he really was; and how that hurt him.
Alice has lived with Ray since she was ten. Now that she's fifteen, she knows her time with him is about to come to an end. The only question will be how it will happen - whether Ray will kill her, or whether she'll kill herself.
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Will is still weak from his ordeal from the warmweed and he does not recover right away. Again, playing to the realism. All the characters go through growth when they are so far from home and forced into challenging circumstances. Halt has to come into his own as a strategist after working on his own or among fellow rangers for so long. Horaces skills are put to the test and Evanlyn struggles with her role as a princess out of her kingdom. Finally the Skandians and Erak have to face an enemy that won't flee at the sight of their wolfships. Everyone is put to the test.
980 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 At first, I did not know what to expect when I started reading this. However, it is very interesting and provides what appears to be a historical account of the events of war.
6379 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Intricately woven between past and present this is the story of Callie McGuire / "Mischief" who was abducted by gypsies and then sold to Judgement along with other captives who are sadistically beaten into trained submission to then be sold around the globe or like a few such as Mischief, kept to become a Personal for the Masters at Judgement. "Judgement" is primarily the story of Tane and Mischief which spans nearly ten years. Ruthless does not begin to describe the treatment of the slaves. Very well written and very hard to put down.
6127 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Karigan G'ladheon has just been suspended from her school for getting into a fight with an influential noble's son. As she's making her way home, she runs into a dying messenger who asks her to deliver his message to the king. She agrees, but what she thinks will be a simple journey turns into something much bigger when she is chased by agents of a mysterious power and encounters magic that she thought was long dead.
254 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i believe this book can only be read on kindle no paper back that is the only way which is fine no more once i start it
2278 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Imagine updating Hobbes' view of religion in light of contemporary neuroscience, linguistic analsyis, and anthropology and you can see the value in this book. Things missing include the work of Roger Penrose and others applying contemporary physics to the mind and what connection there might be in that with issues typically associated with religious concepts. This book does not attempt to demonstrate that there is no connection between the human mind and what might be considered the divine or spiritual. It simply evaluates issues associated with religious concepts especially in light of the Wittgensteinian rules and language games played in those contexts. It is more along the lines of James' "Varieties of the Religious Experience" in this respect. This book makes a great companion book to "Why God Will Not Go Away".
Werewolves, packs, alphas, pack rules, and the beginning of a romance, this book has all that. I loved the characters, the premise, and look forward to continuing on with this series. First read by Patricia Briggs ended up being a winner for me all the way around. Highly recommended to all adult paranormal romance/urban fantasy readers. 4.5/5 stars (PureTextuality.com)
The unveiled resemblance of people groups such as the Skandians to Vikings may have been a bit too much. More originality there would have done the author well.
776 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy getting the Washington Post (wp) every morning on my new k2 device. K2 allows me to view every headline within the paper and to view the break down of the number of articles that are within each section and to view items in that section only if I choose to do so. Included in the wp k2 edition is front page, metro (for every county), style, editorials, classifies, obituaries, world, politics, health, sports, metro, home, etc. Some sections, are not published daily; therefore, are not included on my k2 daily, such as, health, food, etc.
Shirataki noodles are odd things if you have never had them before. First of all, they smell pretty bad, much like dead fish, even after thorough rinsing. And no amount of patting these things dry will encourage sauce to cling to them. But I could deal with those issues. What I couldn't deal with was the texture of the things. They have a fibrous feeling to them when you bite them, and a slippery mouth feel. I have never eaten worms in my life, but these things did indeed make me feel as if I were eating worms, possibly live ones. It was a very unpleasant experience. All in all, the dish neither tasted, smelled, nor felt anything like Fettuccine Alfredo, not in the slightest. It was a struggle not to heave while the stuff was in my mouth.
3960 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I keep thinking I will find the original thinker who "discovered" that you can attract things to you intentionally and unintentionally so you must harness your thoughts and energy. A lot of books reference this one and it is inspiring but, alas, he is not the originator of this idea either. Still, he speaks about the subject passionately and it's a good foundational book to read if you are into Quantum Physics.
In regards to the rest of the content...incredibly tiresome. The writing is really hard to relate to- its very dispassionate and dull. I got the book for the Manifesto, not the rest.
6858 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! This is a fantastic young adult story that was so emotionally moving, my heart literally ached. I cried at a few places in the story. I could not believe that what was happening! I got very involved with these characters and am totally on the hunt for the next part of the story. This story has romance, adventure, a new way of looking at Knighthood; it has everything you could want in a fantasy adventure story.
6338 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Allie and Eric have a great marriage and a beautiful new baby girl. Life is great until Allie starts a stay at home job that takes all her time and money. Eric's single coworker starts flirting with him. It takes some Heavenly intervention to work things out.
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6584 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great story....made you think as to what could really happen to our world and what would we do? I like that the story follows a bunch of kids instead of adults and shows that they probably got along better than adults would in that situation. Good story and worth the read!
3862 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved reading about Sally Hewitt & Standing Bear who met one day while she was bathing on the wagon train. She fell head over heels for him, but he refused to take her, because he had a vision that his people would die. He could not accept this since that is how his parents died, so he set her free. Read this story it will make you laugh, cry and cum a lot! The author did an amazing job telling a story, and the characters really sold the store. I fell in love right from the start with the Indian brave. I also loved the courage that Sally had by choosing Standing Bear during the trading day when she met White Lily for the first time. It's an amazing love story, please read it.
Jane spent two glorious years with *drum roll please* an a**hole that decided to say, "Hey baby, I'm married with kids but I'd like to pay for your apartment and bump uglies whenever I call you."
1433 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I had heard this was a good book so I was looking forward to reading it but was rather disappointed with it. It would have a page or two that was interesting followed by many pages that were filled with boring information.
The Burning Bridge closes with Will and Evanlyn in a dangerous predicament. This book follows them to Skorjihil and then on to Skandia, the land of the sea raiders.
He contacts his long time cohort, Buck who convinces him he needs to look into things. As things progress and Jim and Buck are still befuddled, another classmate is murdered! What is going on?? Who is targeting Jim's classmates and why? Jim finally figures out the pattern of the killings and he and Buck go out of their way to protect the people they think are listed for murder.
Lots of secondary characters are introduced including the laird of the castle, MacDuff, his ward, Jock who is a very disturbed young man, and Mario Donato, the translator. Back from the last book also is Barlett who is a very loyal and funny character.
This story was fun little glimpse at the amorous and ardent relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth. (Don't worry, nothing graphic or explicit). I enjoyed seeing Darcy and Elizabeth be playful with each other, but I sort of wished this story was a little bit longer. (4 stars)
His flight takes him into the arms of...Gyp's sister, Esther...a proud seamstress who is torn between duty to her family and a desire to stand up for herself. Her affair with Kid Twist; carried on in the hindquarters of a Tin Elephant hotel, quickly confirms for Esther her burgeoning womanhood, and the fact that it is time for her to start living as such, despite the protests of her father.
Handsome and elegant Marcus Drelincourt, Earl of Rule, is comfortable in his bachelorhood. At thirty-five his sister Lady Louisa Quain urges him to marry, suggesting the beautiful Elizabeth Winwood. She is from an aristocratic family of good pedigree but little fortune. With two unmarried younger sisters, prim Charlotte and impulsive Horatia, and their self-indulgent elder brother Pelham (about as much help to his family as a rainstorm at a picnic), she must marry well. Lady Winwood is thrilled when the Earl agrees to marry Elizabeth and save the family from destitution. Seventeen-year old Horatia is not. Presenting herself at the Earl's doorstep she boldly offers herself to him in exchange for her elder sister who is in love with Lieutenant Edward Heron. Horry proposes a marriage of convenience to Lord Rule with the promise that she will not interfere with him after they are married. She does not bring much to the bargain. Not only is she poor, she does not possess her sister's beauty, and she stutters. Intrigued by this young, brave girl, he is tempted and soon sees the logic, agreeing to her proposal.
3244 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series! Unfortunately I've not read them in order, but I am always guaranteed an enjoyable read. Faye Kellerman is definitely a favorite!
This book is not a standalone and to really enjoy the series the stories should be read in order. Did I love With Caution? I have to give an unequivocal and resounding "yes". Buy this book.
Heyer was a writer of rare gifts. If you are considering purchasing one of her books, either Regency or mystery, you will not be disappointed. She basically invented the Regency, and she absolutely played by the rules in these charming little mysteries.
2971 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Amy works way too hard as a lawyer and basically has no personal life. The good side to her working so hard is always getting to see Justin, a man she's wanted for years. Amy and Justin end up having to go to Hawaii to finalize a case they've been working on. Little does Amy know that Justin has wanted her since the day he saw her. While in Hawaii he intends to make his feelings known and give her one of her secret fantasies.
5022 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was expecting more from this book. The description is accurate, but the title is not. I felt there was no seduction, just rushed, oddly written sex scenes. Plus, the book is so loosly based on the tale of Snow White, I cannot even think why the author bothered. The writing ended up being amateurish and repetitive. The author used the same descriptive term 3 times in less than two pages. All this book did was get me aggravated and want it to be over quickly. Even the steamy scenes were weird. Maybe if the author would have put more thought into this book, it could have been a winner. But it seemed rushed and cut up. A lot of the action felt like after thoughts.
absolutely dying for Sterling's story!
2642 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This short story is HOT from the very beginning! The bits of information about the three characters, Brett, Lisa & Leo, make you want to learn more about them and their relationships, past & future. A great beginning to the series! I received an
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3456 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have enjoyed many of Ms. Coulter's books. I also enjoy Paranormal romances (e.g. M.J.Putney and Jayne Ann Krentz). The premise of this book is quite interesting (and is shown above so I will not repeat it). The book started off strong, with Ms. Coulter's standard rapid-fire dialogue. One minor weak spot was that the characters seem to fall in love without any real interaction. However, the ending was quite rushed. The author spent hundreds of pages developing the story and mystery just to have everything wrapped up in "the pale" crammed into less than 50 pages. Also, the ending was confusing and I had to re-read it a few times to make sure I really understood it.
5499 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Author writes with humor and makes giving the recipes feel like chatting with a friend. The recipes were well thought-out and tasty. I'm not a shellfish fan and despite surgery, I doubt I'll end up trying some of those recipes but there were many others that I look forward to trying. Thank you, Patt!
During their fake reconciliation Patrizio tries to give her the benefit of the doubt and asks her over and over again if she is sure she slept with the other guy. And though she doesn't remember it happening, given her nudity and the best friend's revelation, she tells Patrizio each time that yes, she cheated, yes, she broke her marriage vows.
After accidentally seeing her private online journal, Justin sees the `frigid' Amy Parker in a whole new light. Suddenly, his fantasies involving the lady lawyer don't seem so unattainable.
An un-put-down-able, re-read-able book because: {1} Allison Brennan is a favorite author; {2} Romantic Suspense is a favorite sub-genre; and {3} Brennan is a very talented storyteller who can quickly draw her readers into a romantic and suspenseful story and keep their interest all the way through the book. Except that this story went on a bit too long after the exciting 'this should have been the big finale' scene.
936 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm glad I now have a new version of Grimm's stories. I grew up reading Grimm and Andersen and I lost my old storybooks many years ago. It's comforting to reread them now.
I cannot in all honesty divulge much of the book. It must be read and devoured and instilled in the mind to set for later discussion. In Al Kennedy's review in 'The Guardian' he shares this nugget: "The chairman of the Booker judges, Howard Davies, revealed that he had spotted the brilliance of this novel when he said: "It has an absolutely brilliant ending. It has one of the best last sentences of any novel I have ever read." Al Kennedy goes on to say that "mortality becomes the ultimate definition of Love's stupidity - an outpouring of energy towards people who are always destined to disappoint, to be disappointed and, above all, who are compelled to leave us in the most devastating way, by dying. The horror and wonder of love, we are shown, is that it outlives its object."
1119 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sera was finally back home in New Hampshire after a long two-year absence to face her demons. Her psychic abilities were what led to the sabbatical in Arizona, but it was her emotional psychic connection to Jake Candellori that caused the ultimate humiliation, and need to flee. Sera thought they had something special, but when her barriers were down when they made love, and her emotions overflowed, Jake had literally bolted. She needed the time to learn to control her psychic senses, so she never had a repeat of her experience with Jake.
Lady Jessaline Nolan against her father's wishes did not want to marry Timon, who the father has arranged for her to marry. The day of her marriage Jess yells to her mother that she would rather marry a Demon of Dunmore than the man her father has chosen. Lord Llewelyn hears her out burst and comes to her rescue by marrying Jessaline in exchange for any and all sexual things he wants from her, on the spot Jess agrees. ( sounds degrading, but it's not). While Jess and Llewelyn is off to his castle Jess's father tries everything to get his daughter back. Jess doesn't want to go back because her father abuses her and this is the course of action she must take.
3721 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 its okay I guess good reading book
It is a wonderful story of three women, each trying to come to terms with life and its vicissitudes, given their own needs, desires, and circumstances, as well as the nature of the time in which they lived. It is also a birds-eye view into frontier life in a polygamous household, at a time in which this doctrine was the status quo for Mormonism.
The matter really boils down to whether or not the quirky Philo Vance is worth it to YOU. In all honesty, a great many readers will NOT enjoy these books, but if YOU give this set a try, you MAY just discover that reading Philo Vance can actually be a lot of fun.
I've purchased everything Ms. Bell has written so far and I enjoy all her works.
8541 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I don't normally read medical romance, but this one just sucks you in and holds you captive until the last page. I was sad when the book was done.
Levin also breaks his guise of the the reasonable viewer of history when he tries to establish the intents of the founding fathers, equating Jefferson's participation in prayer services at Congress as a direct negation of his over-used mention of the wall of separation. Clearly, Levin cannot see no possible correlation between the two, and thus the questioning of the validity of prayer in schools must be a moot argument. Just to make sure that his bias is clear, he throws in a little slippery scare tactic of suggesting a future where religious observance is also banned in the home.
James, the narrator, is a hardened man. Of all the things he had in his life, only the love for books has remained. When he meets Sedge, James is a paycheck away from the street. To survive he needs to buy the book for his sleazy client, but first his pride and then his attraction for Sedge get in the way. It's James himself that recognizes that he is not probably a model of integrity, but he acts with his own code of honesty and, even when he does wrong, he means well. What I appreciated more is that he's maybe depressed, but he's never bitter.
I met Deepak in the early 1990s at a Satellite television studio in Washington DC. He was doing a presentation on one of his earlier works and I was fortunate to be able to speak with him personally for a few minutes. Although I was not at the stage of awareness that I am now, I certainly sensed something very special about this man--a sort of knowledgeable peace. He was a pleasure to listen to and speak with. Today he is the author of over 50 books, translated into more than 35 languages. He has some excellent material out there on spirituality topics. One of my favorites is his 2-CD gold cover chakra balancing CD (check my other reviews for more info on that one.) I believe the man to be a well-educated spiritual being in human form.
4804 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't write reviews for books as it takes me too long to read them on my Kindle that's why I give them a 4 rating.
4084 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Every well written, well thought out and had a hard time putting it down once I started reading. Loved it.
Jordan, the third brother, was the last story. He's the sexy, calm, vet. His story was slightly different from the rest. He meets Georgia, who is a dancer at a bar, divorced, takes care of her mother, and had two children. Sparks fly right away between them. Despite Jordan not liking Georgia being a dancer, he never tried to force her to quit and accepted her for who she was and what she had to do to take care of her kids. I was worried his story was going to be short and he was a great guy so I was glad his story turned out to be complete. His book was probably my second favorite after Gabe's.
Writing Style: 5 Stars
3510 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i had the paperback of this series it keeps you reading i reread this book all the time it rocks
Broken down into 4 sections all containing approximately 6 shortish chapters, Jacobsen encourages us to recognise that we are God's beloved and once we come to truly believe this in both our heart and mind, His love can and will transform us to lead the lives He created us to live and that bring Him glory.
8569 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Emergency: Wife Lost and Found
Markhat was a wonderfully deep character with an interesting past that was revealed in bits and pieces throughout the story. He was always `in character' with believable motivations.
As I said, Guidall sounds like he IS Walt Longmire.
You'll learn more about the 12 caesers than perhaps you wanted too :)
3549 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 To those who seem to have only now discovered this book is "conservative," congratulations! The definition of conserve is "to protect from loss or harm," and the author is trying his best to argue that the Supreme Court today is causing loss and harm to a quaint old document we call the Constitution of the United States.
This is a great read, one that will make Christians open their eyes, and people of other faiths respect someone who has lived her life in love.
Cordwainer Smith came to the attention of the science fiction community when he published his short story, "Scanners Live in Vain" in an obscure publication, Fantasy Book in 1950. It created a sensation, if not among a lot of readers, but within the community of science fiction elites. Great writers and editors, especially Frederick Pohl, recognized "Scanners" as a work of genius.
3600 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Title: Tonight and Forever
Overall: 5 stars
8416 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is Vivian Arend's second visit to Granite Lake and the wolves that live there. Having read the first book, I was intrigued to see where she would take me with this visit. This is first and foremost a love story more than anything. That the main characters just happen to be wolves at times takes nothing away from that. I love Granite Lake,the richly detailed scenic areas that these stories are set in. Ms. Arend's character development is nothing short of superb. I love the gentle strength and determination that Missy displays when she is faced with trouble. She doesn't run away, she just works toward her goals. I giggled a bit when Tad was called to the Granite Lake pack and told there was someone willing to Firstmate with him and he was sure it was an older, blue haired woman he had seen at gatherings. The pleasant surprise he felt when he learned Missy was the one offering was genuinely portrayed, as was his relief. And the misunderstanding that arose when Tad tried to be noble and not force a bond on Missy, thinking she had a chance to meet her true mate was humorous, although quite painful for Tad in the end. When the confrontation with the nasty alpha comes, it is an interesting situation. Do Tad and Missy have their happily ever after? Yes, but it is hard won in the end. I would recommend this book for anyone who loves action, romance and a side order of humor along the way.
I enjoyed this story. While it is a quick read, taking only a couple hours, it doesn't feel short. Rather, the story is very detailed and has a well timed beginning, middle, and end.
5734 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm two for two. Volume 1 was great. Volume two is a bit different, but very good. Told in a different way... You know who did it. The story is in how they're caught.
Melina Dmitros mark has come alive, she is the first ever non Prime born, Prime mate and what. Is she supposed to sacrifice her career and everything she has worked for? All for the sake of some arrogant man, who may make her body come alive.
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Sevan is from earth. He appears all human, but has lion DNA. Sevan has dreamed of Lorelei for months and took her as his wife in the dream world. When he sees Lorelei while awake, he knows she is his real life mate. Lorelei wants Sevan to leave her planet before Stegian kills him. But, Sevan resists the powerful vampire's mind control and fights with Lorelei's tribe in destroying him.
1350 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I wanted to read this book because I saw the television program based on it and found it quite compelling. The book provides a fuller treatment of the issues involved. It is well written and absorbing, although eventually the author ends up going over similar territory repeatedly so the later part of the book is less interesting. I find the author's basic idea,--that differences among parts of the world are due to natural features and geography rather than some innate characteristics the peoples who inhabit those areas--to be fruit for helpful discussions about why the world is the way it is.
6618 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In the mountains there is a camp for boys and one for girls. Most of them are in their early teens. Something happens that results in a deadly fog that surrounds the mountain and kills anything that enters it.
But that is not to say they wont. I for one hope that it is not too long before magic becomes a character in the story in its own right. But until it does, sharing the journey with the fine, impeccable, innocent, true, honest characters that John Flanagan has gifted the world with so far, will do me just fine.
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This sexy little story may have a holiday theme, but Look What Santa Brought is undeniably a story that will be enjoyed by romance fans no matter the time of year. I know it will enjoy a permanent place in my library so I may re-read it at will in the years to come.
1453 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a beautiful and complex story of surviving childhood with a neglectful father and no mother. It is simple, easy to read and well written
I like paranormal teen books and at first glance it seems like this is going to be a series that Im going to love. The book is short (the audio is less than two hours) but it does give us a peek into Kaylees abilities and the battle she has trying to keep her screams under control. It seems that she screams when a person is close to death and sees shadows. We don't learn much more than that but Im going to have to pick up My Soul to Take to find out all about it, as Im really interested now.
In this story, Evanlyn goes out to check the snares while Will stays behind to rest. A Temujai scout captures her and takes her back to his camp. Will wakes and realizes that Evanlyn has been gone far too long.
8834 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this story and the characters Rohyr and Lassen they really sweep you into the world of Ylandre, I look forward to delving further into the world of Ylandre and it's people, I can't wait to get all the books so I can read them anytime I want.
9278 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you like romance that is spicy and sweet and can be read in one sitting this one is for you.
5473 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I got this because it was a free teaser for Kindle. You know the kind, give you a free sample of an author and hope you come back for more. Usually I find that the free-bees are not to my taste, but this one was fabulous. The only complaint I have is that I wish it had been longer. The storyline was creative and fresh. Fantasy meets detective style. I will definitely be looking for more from this author.
Telepathic Kinsman Jonas wants to find out what really caused the death of his wife. A girl approaches him and asks for his help. Her brother's ship the Eurydice never returned from its trade run to the Nine Worlds. This human ship entered shaauri space without a Kinsman on board. There was a war with humans and the shaauri because human beings minsunderstood the aliens. Kinsman communicate and live with the shaauri. Kori is a telepath too and promises to produce and give Jonas a telepath child if he will help her. This story is pure sci fi and I would be interested in reading more by this author.
5573 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "It's a huge shocker to talk to hundreds of women and find that while financial security is nice, it isn't nearly as important to them as feeling emotionally secure - feeling close and confident that you will be there for her no matter what." ~ pg. 17
The story quickly takes shape as Ravirn attempts his feats of derring-do for his lady love. Who might not even love him in the same way he loves her. I really got into all these balls McCullough kept throwing in the air. There's always a new reason to keep turning pages. One of the strongest aspects about the books that I enjoy is the fact that McCullough plays fair with the whole Greek mythology. More to the point, if not for one of the most basic myths, this story would never even have taken place.
1910 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great book
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The above referenced 'not' exists in the gutenberg free version as well, and it is reasonable for an ebook publisher to use a gutenberg text as a starting point. This version of that text does have a linked ToC and index and is nicely formatted. However, I feel that the source material *may* contain an unreasonable number of errors - I'm sure this one instance I can document is not the only time I have felt this Bible to be unreliable. I cannot say where the discrepancies may originate, but I can say that one should cross-check with other sources. I can also say that it is likely to an over 95% probability that any English D-R electronic Bible edition will be based on the exact same source file originating with the Gutenberg organization - so price and convenience of the presentation are the determining factors when deciding which archaic Bible to buy. The casual reader will very likely want a more modern translation, but anyone wanting a Douay-Rheims might consider this version - it is well formatted.
Dream Cast (otherwise known as who I pictured while reading) - Matthew Gray Gubler (Victor), Channing Tatum (Jacob), Michelle Rodriguez (Lisa), Cherry Jones (Carolyn), Boyd Holbrook (Crash)
2192 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Muchas gracias
Will Lacey risk her friendship with Nick for lessons in sexual pleasure? Can Nick show Lacey that the two of them are meant to be more than friends?
Anyone who loves smoldering romances that include M/F/M mnage should rush over to Samhain Publishing right away to purchase their own copy of Unwrapped and settle in for a night of steamy sex and heart-warming romance!
9334 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An interesting and well written story. I see that someone stated that the male character missed opportunities to move forward at various time. That is so unlike real life in which everyone does everything perfectly at the right time. That isn't the way my life has been, I just assume others do much better at it than me.
The writing is fairly swift, occasionally getting bogged down with a little too much exposition into the intricacies of pigeon raising and racing. The juxtaposition of the romances--one in the 1940s and the one Judy finds herself in--is well balanced and works.
5096 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Did not like this book at all gave it 1 star because there is nothing less. I don't find this trainer to be competent enough to work with any dog. I would definitely suggest you try a different book by a better author.
Lisa, a vampire goes down to the club to party and feed. Leo, a vampire from her past appears and she brings him home to play with Brett and her. Brett is surprised that he likes what the three of them do together. The next morning Leo isn't sure how Brett will feel but the surprise ending made this a perfect short story. On the Edge may be short but it is packed with emotion and lots of hot vampire sex.
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I like the portrayal of Dominican life, both in Santo Domingo and New Jersey. The collage of Dominican history, the vivid description of the Trujillo terror, the insider look at another culture are all enriching.
2924 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Gage and Hailey are so perfect for each other. 1st book in a series of 3. The banter between the brothers at breakfast is so good! I laughed out loud! I highly recommend these books. Gage and Hailey are so smokin' hot! Yowza! soooo good!
I loved the small town feel and the humor throughout the story, but there was depth, friendship, and family. That whiff of romance, of course. And, it was a great blend of elements for me.
2988 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love reading mini novels and you can't go wrong when it's by Jane Porter. Yet another great read by this amazingly talented author. I fell in love with Estrella. She is not only beautiful, but she is strong, compassionate and determined. Carlo is the man you want to hate, but instead end up wishing he was yours. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Not only did the character's personalities draw you in, but the story-line makes you want to reach out and help those that are less fortunate. I highly recommend this mini novel. It's a perfect marriage of love, hate, romance and philanthropy.
1338 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a great learning experience. I read this with a map handy and learned much about Indonesia that I never knew before. It's a great book to put present day events into perspective. It also engenders tolerance to all peoples of Earth.
I was panicking right along with her. And you meet another person, Lydia, who I think will show up again later on. There is something funny about that girl ...
The writing was gorgeous and brilliant. But unfortunately, the plot and characters were very dark, so I felt dragged down and depressed while reading this book. I got confused when the plot jumped all over the place, from past to present. The characters all resent each other bitterly, revealing little affection or hopefulness. Reading this during winter in Seattle was just too dreary.
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5849 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love Jane Austen works
Looking forward to reading all of her previous novels.
6540 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great read, difficult to put down; can't wait to read the rest of this series.
5. That Dead Men Rise Up Never - An interesting ghost story in which the encounter takes place after one intensely disliked crewman is buried at sea after his death. The most macabre of the stories (5 stars).
5639 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As with all of Susan Mallery books you laugh and cry along with the characters. This bundle of books is no exception. I don't have any sisters but I can imagine it would-be like the sisters in these books. They were entertaining and I could not wait to read each one of them. Really like buying them as a bundle cause you do not have to wait for the next one to come out. Recommend these books to everyone.
Armchair Interviews says: Wonderful young adult book for all to enjoy.
6408 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This bundle was very well written but what else do expect from Mrs. Romance herself. The Steele men are like stone but they began to crumble all in the name of love. Always intrigued and engross in her story lines. I'm currently reading "Irresistible Forces". So far it's very interesting plot all in the name of love.
1710 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the first book I read from Oriah and I loved it, now I have it on kindle, so I can read it anywhere I want. Perfect!
WISH THERE WERE MORE STORYS OF FINDING LOVE LIKE THIS...
8955 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dani Standifer is done with graduate school and ready to take things a step further with her long time boyfriend Rowe. Dani quickly discovers that she may have been away a tad too long. Eager to see Rowe, she heads to their secret rendezvous spot only to find him ready and waiting for another.
The crew settles into the crude barracks and messhall. Naturally, all the menial chores are done by Will and Evanlyn. Then another wolfship arrives, without a mast and riding low in the water.
7528 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great book, hard to find stories and letters plus classics
5606 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A fabulous read with all the characters intertwined with the natural inhabitants of this mysterious land they found themselves marrooned. The novel is the classic Victorian saga that has so defined adventure stories for countless generations and needs no gimmicks or special effects to make it more attractive to the reader. A fine read for young and old.
What makes the paper 'interesting' is the editorial opinions. As you read these you realize that this paper must 'toe the line' with the ruling Communist Party.
7370 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was captivant from the first page to the last one. I could find a part of funny and also emotional in this book. Sometime the author can make you laugh and other time bring a tear to your eyes. I also like the main male caractere in this book....so alpha and yummy but the main female caractere was really unique and loving.
4345 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Quick & easy reading. I can usually finish in one day & it takes my mind off any problems I have for a little while.
~Lindy
9529 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 So I gave it 4 stars for now and may upgrade to 5 after I have read another and have a better feel for his style.
Robert Downs
Even though it is clear the story will continue it ends at a good point so the story still feels complete in its own right. I would definitely recommend this story.
2666 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent read, I must say. But then again that is the norm with Abigail Reynolds' books. This one was no exception, and I recommend highly for adults. Her books are also better edited than most others, and although there were some errors, they were not enough to interrupt the flow. This one is a must read, even though the angst between Darcy and Elizabeth gets annoying at times.
7335 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I haven't hit the half way point in the book and am finding it too frustrating to continue. I managed to make it past the "see, global warming is real" and past "see the United States is somehow the bad guys" but there is nothing making me want to keep reading. I wish there was, I already bought all three books.
"The authenticity of Abagnale's criminal exploits were questioned even before the publishing of Catch Me If You Can. In 1978, after Abagnale had been a featured speaker at an anti-crime seminar, a San Francisco Chronicle reporter looked into his assertions. Phone calls to banks, schools, hospitals and other institutions Abagnale mentioned turned up no evidence of his cons under the aliases he used. Abagnale's response was that 'Due to the embarrassment involved, I doubt if anyone would confirm the information.'
4697 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Okay... at first I wasn't to sure how I would feel about the book given its stalkerish description. But I loved it. I found myself laughing a lot in the first couple of chapters while at the same time believing the chemistry. My only complaint is that it is rather short.
In a word, Wildwood Dancing is frustrating. Writing for young adults does not require treating them like children, but Marillier does. The book is entirely predictable, and when the reader is a dozen steps ahead the story quickly grows dull. In the midst of such an obvious plot the characters come across as oblivious rather than the bright young women they are meant to be. Frustrating too is the book's conflict: the primary antagonist is a domineering male relative, and though (given the book's setting) conflict over gender roles and female repression is perfectly natural, here the conflict is so overt and exaggerated that it becomes a parody of itself. As the girls are stripped of more and more of their autonomy, the reader becomes less sympathetic and increasingly frustrated, wishing the author would just skip to the part where they reassert control. But when they do, it's somewhat anti-climactic. The solutions are too easy, and too much is engineered by outside forces. Rather than empowered, the sisters are more or less swept along to their predictable fates.
7049 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A Review of the Entire Series:
Brenda's did a great job of presenting the plot and moving the story along however her poor development for Lena's passionate side did little to eliminate Lena's insecurities about her weight. A quick romp on the kitchen table, lack of foreplay and the failure to utilize a condom or give Lena the option of asking or expecting one left me feeling as though Brenda, not only over looked Lena's true feminine side but lead me to believe that she has the same feelings as Morgan's ex and her desperate cousin Jasmine. She seemed to overlook at times or dispel Lena's feelings about her weight and perhaps even bought into the feeling that there is no way a plus size women should have the right to a man of Morgan's calibur. You would think that after Morgan's pursuit, trickery and lust for Lena that their joining would be earth shattering like that of the passion Brenda vividly bestows upon his brothers throughout each story. However not only did Brenda fail to fully ignite the depths of Lena's passion for Morgan, she failed to bring out Morgan's passion and love for Lena. If a man gets on national television and announces to the world how much he loves a woman, runs the risk of losing his life long dream of become a progressive politician, you would think that he would display that same passion, zeal and respect for the women he put it all on the line for. Brenda denied Morgan if you will (his day, hours in bed with the love of his life)unlike his brothers who were determined to get their leading lady, but were even more determine to make sure she was fully his inside and out of the bedroom.
7911 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I wasn't sure if I should have first read the prequel or the actual book, and knowing me, when I read the prequel first I get too much information and I am not impressed with the actual book. However, with this one even if you read it before the first book it won't spoil anything, it will heighten the intrigue and you'll just want to start the series faster.
2793 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott
7545 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "CEO of the Cockpit" is a good book for anyone with any interest in flying, either as the pilot, or a passenger. If you are a wannabe pilot, and think the career of a commercial airline pilot is all glamour, flying to exotic locales with a gorgeous flight attendant on each knee - you REALLY need to read this book. If you have ever been a passenger, and wondered why the pilot didn't laugh at your lame joke about the rough landing as you exited the plane - you should read this book. Maybe then you will have some idea why it really wasn't that funny, or that original. And maybe you will understand that a pilot's job is serious business, a lot of work, and very demanding.
8795 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lovely! I finished this book with a lonely tear running down my face, perfect!
6633 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 real well written book. very realistic end of the world book. love the character's. the plot flowed well. I couldn't put it down. I hope there is a sequel.
5218 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I ordered this just for school. I need to remove it from my to review list.
7055 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is always a joy to find a new writer. One with the ability to set the hook and reel you into his world. Montana and Wyoming have provided a home for writers and settings for their stories, but recently their numbers seem to have exploded. A well done story, good characters, a literate mind and a good time. I'll be back for more.
Characters: 4 Stars
3433 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "I needed to put two critical ideas together: that I could both be mentally ill and lead a rich and satisfying life." ~ (Locations 5056-58)
1946 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Heroes and villains - they're all here! Loads of action and excitement for male or female readers. Can't wait to see what's next!
2607 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story is not a sequel but a retelling of Pride and Prejudice with the some of the action takes place on a boat. It really is a great way to interpret Jane Austen's beloved novel "Pride and Prejudice." What if the events of both Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet took them down different paths. Would they still end up together? Would they still fall in love? We wonder about our own lives and how if we took a different path and life would we end up at the same spot?
Well,.....She was hellbent on experiencing more in life and she is in for a doozy! Alexandra's life we find out is a hellish mess! She is a cheating, Lying Bitch of a Duchess who is having an affair with Jareth's 1/2 brother-trumble- and in the process of giving birth to his bastard love child.
I cannot wait for book ten!
7511 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This is the worst book I have read from this Author. I have enjoyed her series before like the powertools. This however is just crap!!
And fluff stories can get the full story posted while something important will get a paragraph with a link to the web page.
Greg was planning a much-needed vacation. The last he recalls is leaving the office and planning on getting away. Instead, he wakes up in a stranger's bedroom. Well, he's male - this cannot be all bad. Okay, she's a vampire romance may be a bit difficult to work out, but to quote Joey Brown in Some Like it Home, "nobody's perfect."
And so it was, that on the first day Claradon's men reached a dark barren circle and they began to search for his father and his men.
The author does a masterful job creating full, rich descriptions of the main characters, their emotions and choices. The period and place were mostly unknown to me, but I was caught up in the vivid descriptions of the events and the environment. I hope you will be ad well.
-Arthur W. Jordin
9624 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story its a light-hearted, well written, fun read. If youve a day to spare, and the sun is shining get hold of, Finding Margo by Susanne OLeary, sit and read. You won't learn a thing but youll feel better from the experience. You might even find a smile for someone, for no reason at all. Five stars.
Then one longclaw discovers a way to cross the border into paradise: our human world, where they are superior predators among easy prey. A brutal fight for survival begins - on both sides.
4923 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love shifter stories and i really liked this one. What's not to like? Homely girl gets the super hot guy and pisses off the local diva. Great stuff. The only thing is that the ending was rushed and the story was too short.
The best knitting novel out there.
1122 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a super steamy erotic historical fictional story that I enjoyed to the fullest.
3248 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. Decker and Lazarus bring romance to detective novels. I'm currently reading (re-reading) the sequel Milk and Honey!
2. Very confusing to read. Not intuitive.
3173 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book, found it a little unbelievable that the character's father gave her up so easily, but then considering their relationship maybe it's not so unbelievable.
A great read
Second suggestion: Get an editor to PROOFREAD and edit your book!!! My God, is the woman in your story a radio astronomer or a radio astrologer??? Only you and your hairdresser know for sure. In addition, part of the reason your book rates only two stars is because it is swimming in errors which are too plentiful to overlook.
7072 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read the other Leopard books by Christine Feehan. I recognized many of the friends as main characters in those books. It's interesting to find out more about the beginning. I need to re-read those books with a better understanding. Anyone that likes Christine Feehan books or shape shifters, will like this book.
3278 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In this first of the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus novels, Decker is called to investigate a rape at a Jewish enclave. Since Rina is the one who makes the call, they meet. As in every Decker/Lazarus novel I've read, I've found that Kellerman does a great job of educating about Jewish custom without slowing down the plot at all. I find the insight into a culture I'm not familiar with to be one of the series' greatest attractions. The characters are wonderfully written and act in ways that seem real. This first installment as Decker and Rina try to work out their relationship is real enough that you hurt for them. I heartily recommend.
5219 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good book for the whole family.
5378 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story was phenomenal. I didn't know what to expect going into this story. For some reason I thought this book was about something else, but in any event I loved it. In a nutshell Lila agrees to be Hunters mistress in order to save her father's business. Hunter propositions her because he had been disfigured due to an accident and doesn't think he can get female companionship without making them some type of deal. Lila thinks she hates him because in order to save her father's business she has to bend to his will. She's ashamed of her circumstances but can't deny she enjoys the things that he does to her body. Hunter is always in control when it comes to there love making. It's however and whenever he says. The sex scenes are INCREDIBLE!!! Hunter and Lila eventually fall in love and get their happily ever after. Definitely 5 stars!!!
Alpha And Omega isn't a very long read but it does cover a fairly large amount of ground when it comes to Anna and Charles making one eager to read the next story in the series that is a spin-off of the Mercy Thompson series (which I have plans to dive into as some point). I think my favorite part is when Anna and Charles are in the restaurant and he is telling her she is his mate and her response is I don't like sex but then who could blame her.
3256 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book!
There were many editing type errors throughout this work. Mostly they were typographical type things, such as missing words. Having a verb missing from a sentence can be a bit distracting. One error that really stood out was a misspelling of the word `kidnapping'. This word appeared quite frequently throughout the novel, but was spelled `kidnaping' every time.
160 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I never put spoilers in my reviews. This book can be as enjoyed by both women and men.
9659 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read several of Larry's western novels, so was anxious to read one that takes place in a modern-day "bedroom and boardroom" setting. I wasn't disappointed.
5519 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko -- poisoned by polonium in a cup of a tea in an English hotel six years after he had sought political asylum there -- has been covered in at least four books of which I'm aware. This strikes me as the best of the bunch so far, although the definitive history of Putin's Russia has yet to be written. (Perhaps the reason for that can be found in some of the contents of the book itself, including the events leading up to Litvinenko's death.
I highly recommend this and all of Abigail Reynolds' books.
3. The Poverty of Philosophy, p. 122 (takes into account the changes and corrections introduced by Marx into the copy presented to N. Utina in 1876).
Though Etna asserts that her love was genuine, it is Asher who speaks
4549 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Jena and her constant companion the frog Gogu is the "sensible" sister in a family of five girls and their widower father who live in a castle on the edge of the Wildwood in Transylvania. When their father is forced to part with the girls for a few months on doctors orders he leaves Jena and her elder sister Tati in charge of the family business and household in his absence.
Karigan G'ladheon, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, has been kicked out of school because she beat up the son of a nobleman. On her way home she crosses paths with a Green Rider, one of King Zachary's messengers. The Rider has two black arrows in his back, but before he dies he coerces Karigan into promising to take a sealed message to the king. Reluctantly, Karigan sets out to fulfill her vow. Along the way she meets allies and enemies, fights battles with creatures out of nightmare, makes friends with a horse, and learns a bit about magic, and herself, too.
This series continues to captivate. Mr. Flanagan has a real knack for describing the strategy and actuality of skirmishes and battles, as well as for building an interesting and detailed world. Best of all, the Ranger's Apprentice books tell stories you WANT to read about characters you truly admire.
2802 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A lighthearted paranormal live story. Hilarious writing, love the characters! Vampires and werewolves - so much fun. Can't wait to start book 3!
2172 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This werewolf romance series by Langley gets better with each offering! In Without Reservations , we met Chay's slightly homophobic friend, Remi. He was made a werewolf by Jake, who is also his mate but hesitant to reveal the fact. But, the real reason behind Remi's attitude is heartbreaking and shocking. Physical abuse from his father was hinted at in the previous installment, but now the truth is fully revealed.
The Wallflower has it all. It is hot, sexy, and funny all rolled into one -- just my kind of story. Dana Marie Bell's characters come to life for me and I want to be Emma when I grow up. Some of Emma's one-liners had me rolling on the floor laughing!
In short, the book argues for equality, security, and freedom in the economic realm. Specifically, Marx lays out a series of planks, or reforms, that he believes societies should undertake to solve the problems of laissez-faire capitalism. These include the abolition of child labor, public funding of a universal social security program, a minimum wage, progressive taxation, free public education for all children irregardless of heritage, employee-financed disability benefits, universal health care, etc...
7514 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this book twice to make sure I was as happy with it as I thought. I knew is was a short book when I bought it and actually felt bad when I finsihed it. The story line was great and the charcters were well thought out. I did however wish is was longer so there was less of a rush to get the book finished.
5622 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As with any book Karen Kingsbury writes, I love it. She is blessed by God with a wonderful ability to write such outstanding books.
7928 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 More of my reviews can be found on my blog @ http://littlepiecesofimagination.blogspot.com/
Plot 4.5/5.0 (Excellent) VERY MINOR SPOILERS
I was not overly impressed with the characterization, both Haines and Jo kind of put me off the moment I started reading ao much so that I wasn't able to get into the story. Nice for a quick read but nothing else besides.
"Cold Turkey" definitely counts as a gem. Which was even more surprising, coming from the publisher that it does. I'm far more accustomed to Ellora's Cave books being heavy on the smut, light on the story, and even lighter on the writing skill. Cold Turkey was an excellent story, no smut at all, and fabulous writing. Very reminiscent of Charlaine Harris's "Aurora Teagarden" series - excellent main characters, a little lighter on the supporting cast, but overall an enjoyable read. And really, what's not to love about a turkey nesting in the backseat of a vintage Mustang?
5855 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Every word she writes is elegant, witty, enthralling. Every character she draws is someone I'd love to know, even the silly or immoral characters. I can and do read all of her books over and over again and I never tire of them. They are masterpieces.
4044 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book consists of four novellas. Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb. Kinsman by Susan Krinard. Immortality by Maggie Shayne. Magic Like Heat Across My Skin by Laurell K. Hamilton.
Aside from that though, the story flowed rather nicely. In a few instances the sequence of events was far too convenient to be anything but a children's fantasy story, but it still fit nicely enough to engage the reader. Split second rescues, daring battles, and nicely executed battle tactics still make for a lovely story.
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2378 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great, short novel. It's like taking a deep breath of fresh, clean air after being immersed in foul smog. So much disheartening news coming in and writers seem determined to make us look into the depths of despair. But this story if full of light and hope. I especially appreciate the author's openness in making his work so accessible.
3784 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After last book's cliffhanger ending, I really thought we'd be spared one in John Flanagan's latest offering. Not so. Thankfully, I'm behind in the series so I have the next one to hand. Unfortunately I'm listening to them with my family in the car on audiobook and it's gonna be a while before we settle in for another long drive to get to the next one.
This was the same woman who has written The Bride and The Secret and so many other funny, warm, poignant romances with great alpha heroes and quirky fun heroines. I have read and re-read all of her early paperbacks from the 80s and 90s. She's on keeper shelf.
1477 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have to confess its has been a long time since I read any Harlequin Presents, but I happen to see "The Sheikh's Chosen Wife" by Michelle Reid and decided to buy it. I am so happy that I did. This was a great story with strong characters facing modern problems. The writing was great and the passion between the main characters was very believible. Can't wait to read more from Michelle Reid.
some funny typos,too
This is a smart little story, very much funny and tongue in cheek, and also a little poignant in some ways. It captures a writer's need to create, his urge to put pen to paper, and his very real need to use words in such a way as to define life and somehow give it meaning, from beginning to end.
She argues convincingly in my view that it is these "readable" waves of the resultant ZPF that ultimately tie one part of the universe to every other part of the universe. And does so for all times! Its too bad that this dauntingly beautiful, seductive and ultimately ambitious hypothesis may only be true but in a completely trivial sense? That is to say, it may be true only at the Plank level of activity?
Why not five stars? Due to the presence, in many articles, of links for you to click: IF you were on a computer. Since the Kindle will not follow those links, they are a bit intrusive at times.
It feels like there isn't enough plot there to fill a novel, so the author tacks on two threatening issues: a mysterious person who's out to harm Lissi, and an authoritarian vampire uncle who might have Greg's mind wiped. It's a classic pattern: person A and person B fall in love, but there is conflict C that stands between them and possible villain D that means them harm, so they need to come up with solution E to gain their happy end.
6179 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This is a by the numbers fantasy written to a plot that has worked a hundred times. This time it didn't anybody who doen't know the complete story from the first page has never read a fantasy before. A complete waiste of time.
7868 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After E. A. Poe came H. P. Lovecraft in the world of written horror. Lovecraft's stories are so different than any others ever written. I highly recommend this book but even more recommend the audiobook versions of each of the stories, especially the ones that are narrated by Wayne June. His voice is perfect for the Lovecraft genre.
Fortunately Robert is a very skilled lover and goes out of his way to ensure that Celia enjoys each of their sessions just as much as he does. After their first night together, the Sultan gifts Celia with four perfect pearls - one for each time the esteemed guest found satisfaction inside her body. Over the two weeks that Robert is a guest, his feelings for Celia grow while he worries about the future. Will he be able to successfully rescue her from a lifetime of slavery in the harem? If so, how is he going to explain all this to her father?
Apparently every book in the Argeneau series is about another member of the Argeneau family and A Quick Bite is about Lissianna Argeneau.
8562 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I guess the only problem I had was with the good doctor being able to dump his girlfriend so easily. I did like the way the couple reconnected and overall the story was deeper than expected and good.
I loved the snarky humor, and gentle sass the narrator and characters banter around. Everyone, including Winnie the Pooh himself, call Winnie an idiot. Everyone knows Eeyore is miserable, Piglet is a jittery coward, Owl is full of himself, and Rabbit is bossy and irrational. They are all flawed morons who depend on a kid for intellectual and moral guidance. Heck, Rabbit straight up proposes kidnapping a child and freaking does it. But they are all true friends, and I appreciate stories that don't have much in the ways of morals -- except like each other and try your best, even if it's not very good.
2272 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Who could do without a copy of the KJV Bible. Maybe, one thinks they can, in reality God's word guides us through life. The KJV though hard for some to understand shows how a person will grow with God's word. The more you read- the more you conprehend, the better your life.
As for the narrator, he has a great voice for bedtime stories. It does take a little bit getting used to his version of the characters, after hearing the Disney versions for so long, but eventually they fit like a glove. And the small little background noises and piano music really help set the mood -- a sweet, if a bit bittersweet, visit to timeless childhood friends.
Michael Phelps
2901 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Knitting Circle appealed to me right from the start for several reasons.
984 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for my husband and he loved reading the travels of Lewis and Clark from the actual journal. He strongly encouraged me to read it and I will - eventually.
3636 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a bit darker than I expected. Mostly due to the story line dealing with Will's addiction, but it could definitely be used as a good discussion opportunity about drugs, addiction and recovery. The plot line did allow Evanlyn to step out of the male characters' shadows a bit, though. I'm listening to these in publication order and already own several more of the titles.
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3495 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought I had read all oh Maggie Shayne's books, but I was wrong. These were all good and very entertaining. I recommend this very highly.
5951 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really wish I had read this short story before diving into the world of Alpha & Omega! If you haven't started the series yet, I highly recommend starting here. This story shows how Charles and Anna meet one another and how they stumble into their relationship.
108 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you liked the movie version of this semi-autographical breeze of a read, you certainly will enjoy Frank Abagnale Jr's madcap recap of a scant few years of his life starting when he was barely sixteen. Endowed at an early age with a power physique and an attitude to match, Frank has no difficulty in getting people, especially "foxy" women to believe that he is ten years older. He blames his short life of crime on a perpetual case of spring fever-where ample loads of cash are needed to fuel this heavenly fire. A modern day P.T. Barnum, Frank gives his audience what they crave, cashing bogus checks that he becomes more adept at making as time goes on, while embarking on a spree of impersonations that range from doctor, lawyer, airplane co-pilot to university professor. Even with the full knowledge that crime doesn't pay, the reader cannot help but cheer Frank on as he "dead-heads" his way across the country and eventually around the world. As his descriptions of his stay in a French prison makes you wonder if any of this free-loading was worthwhile, we commiserate with his dread of being prosecuted by every country in Europe and are pleased when he finally serves his time in the US and actually escapes. Unlike the movie, the book devotes little time to the FBI agent who shares the cinematic spotlight or to the actual dynamics of Frank's family life. In fact, only in the book's afterward is Abagnale's actual present day career of check-fraud expert even mentioned.
Sex without ever bothering to knock....no thanks... Boring and awful
On top of this another girl is reported missing plus Steven has family problems. He is a widower with 3 boys ages 17, 13 and 7. The youngest, Nicky, was kidnapped by a suspect Steven was tracking last spring and while not harmed is still very much emotionally affected by the horrifying experience. This past month his oldest, Brad, has started acting surly, not taking care of himself and doing poorly at school. In fact, Brad's advanced chemistry teacher, Dr. Jenna Marshall, has called and insists that Steven come and meet with her today after school.
Mr. Darcy and Miss Bingley. Lizzy and Mr. Wright. They come to meet each other and things explode. It's fantastic!!!! It's a pleasant quick read.
6811 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 REVISED 09-22-13: As other reviewers have indicated, both the author and his detective were rather eccentric. As a result, these quirky novels are something of an acquired taste, especially for modern readers who may not, at first, be attracted to or particularly admire the erudite Vance's effusive display of encyclopedic knowledge which he uses to help his friend, District Attorney Markham, solve crimes. Vance is a dilettante detective not unlike Peter Wimsey and in manner like the foppish, early Ellery Queen; given his peculiarities, he does tend to take some getting used to.
4336 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I don't know why, but I suddenly really wanted to read Winnie the Pooh. Just as fun to read now as it was when I was a kid. What a timeless piece of work.
5517 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It has such fun outcomes in the adventures of his characters. I see no need to add nine more words.
9674 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have to admit that this story was not what I expected. It was so much more. I love the entire concept of mates for life. I wish that human beings were created that way, but alas, I have to read my mm books to get my mate-lust sated.
These are great novels that at the time broke new ground, not least in that it gave women a new voice, exploring issues that in Victorian times were often repressed or hidden.
This story just made no sense. It was actually embarrassing to read because these two guys acted so disgusted by each other until they were literally having sex. Every other sentence was just denial, denial, denial. ENOUGH ALREADY. This is not a PSA, this is a fluffy erotica novella. We do not want to read some dumb college kid's diatribes about how he looooooves the ladies so he CAN'T POSSIBLY BE GAY.
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There is very little that I liked about the novel. The character of Jane Maguire bears no resemblance to an actual person. She has skills that far surpass anyone of her age and experience would have. She also doesnt come off at all like a college student. The plot also has a complete lack of reality to it. At the point where terrorists got involved, I should have just stopped reading. Unfortunately, I slugged through it, and the book did not get any better as it got along. The characters, the plot, and the writing were all subpar, and I would advise skipping this novel.
Philip Hudson is the narrator, explaining his youthful attachment to a stranger that caused him to betray his own people, whom he had only recently learned to love. The listener is a dying woman who was in love with that stranger when they were young. Gradually, their past decades become illuminated and spread out before the reader like an opulent brocade quilt that had been ripped apart and patched. The setting of the tale is Penang and other parts of the Malay Peninsula that were part of the British Empire on the brink of World War II, as the Japanese are sweeping through China. The multi-ethnic population includes descendants of traders and settlers from India and China who had been arriving since the first century AD. The English investors and Japanese visitors are ambivalently tolerated. While his British father and siblings are visiting England, 16-year-old Philip begins training with Endo-san, a Japanese renter of a small house on an island, part of the family estate. His presence is unsettling to him and to his father, but for different reasons. Then Philip is bidden to his Chinese grandfather for the first time since he broke ties with Philip's mother, who has died. He tells Philip the story of his own youth and an earlier tide of change, ferocious and exotic. The twin bridges of affection and martial arts training, both infused with wisdom, make the conflicted Philip into a man with inner peace and physical and mental strength. Now all the inhabitants of the richly endowed region are waiting for World War II to wrench their means of living and making fortunes out of their hands, and Philip will have to decide to whom he belongs. In addition to reminding us of modern history, the pages reward readers with lovely descriptive and meditative passages, and insights into beliefs and injuries that shape politics today.
7752 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. It was different than most I've read. It actually used older cha r caters which just made the book great. The humor in it made me laugh.
7819 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 (This review may contain spoilers)
The material in this book covers the following short chapters: Paris, the descent, alone, the light, life review, the past and the future, what happens when we die, why we are the way we are, reality, the argument, waking up, Lisa and Clarence, sent back, next to heaven, limbo, telling the story, a second chance at life, angels, pilgrim and afterword.
9660 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 First time to read this author. Was a little to explicit for me but over all a excellent book dealing with financial dealings. I like the story line: love found, love lost and found at the end of book. I will read other books by this author.
8679 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A misunderstanding ended their relationship five years ago, but the Hero needs her expertise as a child psychologist to help his orphaned neice and nephew. When they see each other again, the chemistry is still there, and there is a chance to clear up the misunderstanding. Very romantic.
Now Ariadne was pregnant with a daughter by Theseus and he had become infatuated with Phaedra. So Theseus abandoned Ariadne and his unborn daughter on the island of Naxos, saying that it would be too dangerous for her to sail on and that he would return from Athens after the child was born to take them to his home. When Ariadne objected, Theseus claimed that he was only doing the will of the gods and sailed off with his his paramour to Athens. In her anger, Ariadne plotted vengeance against the entire Aegean world, gods as well as men, and used her powers as Mistress of the Labyrinth to initiate the destruction of all the labyrinths except one. Since these labyrinths had been used to magically trap all manner of evil influences to protect their cities, corruption and destruction soon began to spread throughout the Aegean.
Thank you Kerry!!!!!
3616 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the best one in the series (I've read about 8 so far) and it is well written and interesting to read. It is a terrific fairy tale about Scheherazade (the original Russian spelling) who is remarkably mature and not annoying at all. Granted, I am an adult who occasionally likes to read books that are clearly too young for me, so it is likely that teenage heroines would sometimes be irritating, but I think The Storyteller's Daughter appeals to young women and adult women alike. Nicely done, Cameron Dokey. Thank you.
Greg is disgusted with himself. He's the head of a vampire clan that were all turned against their will so he doesn't believe in turning others. When he finds out he accidentally turned Nina, he tries to make amends. Too bad she the nastiest, most potty-mouthed woman he's ever met who has no intention of accepting her new life. All she wants to talk about is becoming mortal again. If there was a way, he would tell her just to get her and her bad humor off his back!
I have mixed feelings on this book. I did like it for the most part, and I generally enjoyed reading it. But then again, I enjoy at least some aspect of most books I read. My biggest problem with the book concerned the writing. There was a good deal of Spanish sprinkled throughout the text, which made me feel like I was missing a lot (due to my lack of knowledge of the Spanish language). Additionally, I found from some friends who do know Spanish somewhat that what is written here is a dialect, making it hard even for them to understand. Most of the book is written from the perspective of Yunior, a long-time friend (and former boyfriend) of Lola's, and Oscar's roommate for a while in college. So a lot of it is told in kind of a ghetto-speak sort of manner, which was kinda fun and funky at some times but extremely off-putting at other times. Since a lot of the story concerned events and people of the Trujillo regime, the author included a lot of footnotes to explain the history to those who didn't know much about it. These were helpful, but some of them went on and on, and I got tempted to just skip over them. It wasn't all bad though; there was a lot for me to enjoy in this book. I did enjoy all the sci-fi and fantasy references; they actually were quite helpful for me in understanding some of the points the author was trying to make. Oscar was overall a sweet character, and he reminded me of many people I've known throughout my life, nerdy guys who know that they could find acceptance if they'd just change their ways but are unwilling to compromise who they truly are. There was a nice theme of love that didn't really make itself apparent until just at the end, when you see that if nothing else, Oscar had a deep impact on Yunior, who was inspired to become a writer himself and eventually settled down with a family. I think that a good deal of meaning can be found in the last part of the book, but it might take a re-reading for me to understand it all. Lastly, Junot Daz did a good job with the concept of Diaspora, which can be a hard subject to accurately articulate. "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" was a good rendering of the lives of three generations of Dominicans, and even if I wasn't entirely satisfied with it, the story will stick with me for sometime to come.
(Full disclosure: I have worked with the author, and I'm an unabashed fan.)
A bit rushed but a good story never the less and erotic too. Ms. Black delivers again in her stories. Standing Bear is an Arapaho Indian who sees and eventually falls for Sally whom he calls Pale as Moonlight.
I was given this book for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
5694 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What a deal! 99 cents for a well-written, witty, engaging 4-volume compendium!
If you have come to enjoy Lisa Scottoline's writing style, her characterizations and her subtle sense of humor, then this is a book you will find to be amongst her best. And if you haven't read any of her previous works, you may want to pick up a few of them in addition to this one.
3669 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great series...kids love them! Well written!
616 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Who's ever heard of a vampire that passes out at the sight of blood?!?
6814 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A+
I enjoyed this book and I would read a (full price) sequel if it was ever written. Mr. Aleman is a talented writer that I suspect will only get better at his craft. I would recommend this book
I found this book to be an easy, engaging read. A big plus in the book is the quizzes, exercises and other tools that accompany the text. An Appendix that includes additional resources, tips and a book group discussion guide is another plus as well.
7501 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is very hot. It isn't your normal romance, but who wants normal when you have a sexy doctor and a willing test subject. I don't know about anyone else...but I want a Dream Machine and if it comes with the good doctor, I'll take it. Jayne Rylon is an awesome author and I can't wait for more of her books. :)
2615 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love modern retellings of Pride and Prejudice. While there are some differences in events between Louise's novel and Austen's it does not take away from the novel. I seriously could not put down this book and read it in a day! Louise's spin on events is creative and captivating. From William's ingenious way of handling Elyssa's anger towards him to his oh-so-romantic proposal the reader is taken in and events seem to come full circle. One thing I love is when an author takes events at the beginning of the book and they are referenced or mirrored with events towards the end. Louise is great at this in all of her novels I have read thus far. The emotions I felt while reading Drive and Determination went right along with what the characters'. There were times I teared up, became exasperated, laughed, and swooned. Louise is also remarkable at creating sexual tension and romance between her two main characters all while keeping on their clothes and not at all indecent. This entire book was a delight! You really must read this book, especially if you loved Darcy's Voyage like so many others have!
7875 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was familiar with the Lovecraft from the Call of Cthulhu RPG, but had never actually read any of the stories.
6672 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A great short novella of world in collapse. It is a free for all for housing, food and just trying to live. Darien and Elyse manage to escape. They head for the calling that each of them hears. I love how this novel is a beginning to a paranormal world that just might help save the world. I can't wait to read more about the animal spirits.
This book had the potential of a full-length novel. There was a wonderful cast of characters and each one of them could have filled pages of interesting narration. And there were also the fascinating topic of Julian's illness and the repercussion it had on his life. Looking at it through modern eyes, the way homosexuality was considered a perverted manifestation of Julian's illness is chilling.
If you want to read a more complete treatment of Judicial Review - Judicial Supremacy, I encourage you to read "The People Themselves" which provides a complete and scholarly, yet very readable, discussion of this vital topic.
7711 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Janet Evanovich or Stuart Woods! The story line is just twisted enough and the characters are comical! Loved it and ordered the second bookmakers!
7398 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Some of the more treasured moments of my childhood came when I got to visit one of my great-grandfathers on mother's side. He lived to see his 98th birthday. Consequently he had stories to tell. Even as a child I understood that he knew things that history books did not know because authors of history books had to focus on the big picture (which really was put together from thousands of "little pictures").
Ray Nicholson
There really isn't any main character, but Esse Abramowitz; her brother "Gyp the Blood;" Esse's lover Josef Kolykia, alias "Kid Twist;" and Tammany Hall politician Big Tim Sullivan do most of the heavy lifting. Trick the Dwarf tells the story. There is a dramatis personae provided at the beginning to help you keep track.
I didn't think I would like this book but I ended up thinking that it is a good solid read. The youngsters in this camp banded together and fell in step behind Chief Mike. He had some harsh rules which had to be followed.
As fiction, Chupacabra makes every conceivable literary mistake a writer can make to ensure that this will be a truly terrible piece of writing - clich-cardboard characters, blocks of exposition without action, absolutely no original concepts, and supremely poor editing.
Matthew is a vampire who surreptitiously watches over Claire. Imagine his surprise when Claire appears at On the Edge, a club where vampires and humans interact. Drawn to the dark and mysterious vampire Claire is alternately either running away or asking questions as Jonas had filled her head with stories that she now realizes are not all true.
5034 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Classic
4119 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I think I was looking for something more clinical - a more technical text book. As it turns out, if you've got a real struggle, trying to facilitate these 7 conversations with out that neutral 3rd party is nearly impossible. For those of you who don't know, this is the basis of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy in a nut shell. The book is an easy read with lots of clinical examples - people you can relate to. However, we don't end up in relational troubles because we are GOOD at managing our selves. We get there because we are not. That's where the counselor can help. They call us out on our bull, and correct assumptions.
Another alternative is also available on the newest Kindle. It has an experimental web browser available that works surprisingly well considering it's limitations. Navigation is a bit tricky since you have no mouse and the web site response time is a tad slow but overall it does work and is usable if you want to read your newspaper on your Kindle instead of your PC.
8864 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I took this book up after having gotten through the more historically oriented Heyer's books, so my expectations were somewhat lower than many others who start reading her from the more straightforward romances. So the first part of the book got me so excited that I was ready to sing her praises and though after the second chapter that this will be one of the best books I've read in a while. However, for me the story eventually got off the rails somewhat, both due to the less than respectable behaviour of the heroine who had shown so much promise in the beginning, and due to the protracted bumbling attempts of the heroine's brother & co to save the day in the second part of the book. I was also mad with the main couple for not being honest with each other, for me the hero's choice to play games and let the heroine sweat did not seem like a romantic thing to do... So overall the book was pretty good, but for me the balance between sweetness and ridiculousness was tipped a little bit too much on the side of the latter...
1315 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As I have grown older into my senior years I have developed more of an open mind to reading about unusual and even strange topics. As a scientific minded person for most of my life I disregarded mystical and pseudoscience subjects; however, I did find this 268 page hardcover book (The Field: The quest for the secret force of the universe by Lynne McTaggart) very interesting and well researched. I purchased this volume at a bargain price on Amazon.
You must remember there is no nice way to present child abuse. A young 10 year old girl is on a school trip to the zoo and is separated from here friends. She is found by Ray who takes her and for the next five years she has been his slave, having to endure repeated sexual abuse daily. Now despite starving her to keep her thin and underdeveloped, waxing to keep the appearance of youth, and hormones to prevent her from maturing, she has grown up and Ray doesn't like that. It is time for him to find her replacement just like she was a replacement when taken. And this means her days are numbered as she knows Ray killed the last girl. She is a Living Dead Girl - dead inside and soon to be dead outside.
The Cold Dish is another example of why I prefer standalone books to long series. This book works at a slow crawl because it seems to be a pilot for the first episode of many, where we get to know all the characters, their background, etc. Problem is, many of the characters aren't very impressive, including old Walt himself, and they seem to overshadow the mystery to the point where you say Hey, isn't there a mystery to solve here?
Happy reading!
2437 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sara Miles is a good writer & her story is told well. She honestly shares her conversion to Christianity in her own way. She lets you walk with her through her doubts & joys. It was an adventure to go with her on her path. She is very real & funny & sincere.
A must read for those that like thrillers to have that little bit extra.
2653 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novel is so well written that I didn't want it to end, as with all her novels, Abigail Reynolds develops each character completely and gracefully. I am Abigail fan of Ms. Reynolds. P &P variations and can hardly wait for the next one. This was next one.
This is book 2 of the Halle Pumas but Halle Shifters is the lead in the series - ok?
4 novels-
1861 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a compelling, well-researched work of historical fiction. The linchpin of the story is John D. Lee, a close personal friend of Brigham Young and a charismatic Mormon leader, who was tried and convicted twenty years after the fact for the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre, in which over a hundred, non-Mormon immigrants to the West were slaughtered by Mormon settlers with the possible help of their Native-American allies.
927 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was an interesting book on the times back when women were so subservient to men and their whims. Yet, I did enjoy reading this.
P.S. And the continuing saga of Patrick being in a coma---now for 8 months---goes on. That whole issue makes no sense unless it's some build up for his own book, which I have yet to see published.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to initiate or to further their study of a Spirit filled life.
Second, NYT is a great paper. I haven't gotten newspapers in a while, due wanting to cut down on the amount of trash I generate, and because I got tired of excessive advertising. Blah, blah, blah .... now that I'm getting NYT as a wake up each morning, I'm remembering what I was missing.
The back cover says 'charts to determine your insulin resistance and check progress' implying you will find this information in the book. But all you get is a statement on page 27 directing you to go to a web site to do an online 'insulin resistance test'.
It turns out the kidnappers were really after Jane and Mike was just in the way. Mark Trevor, from "Blind Alley", has been keeping an eye on Jane due to the search for Cira's gold. He decides to "rescue" her and persuades her to come with him to Scotland where he has a translator working to discover where Cira's gold is.
Things change when the two's worlds meet due to a mission a broken ship and a fight for their lives due to some unseen evil force.
she is crazy at first. But can she find this totem in time? Warning - has sexual
5278 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover is the best book on personal finances I have ever read. He has a plan and if you stick to his "Baby Steps" it will work. This isn't a get-rich-quick scheme, but far from it. The Total Money Makeover shows how to prepare for an emergency, pay off debt sensibly, pay off a mortgage if you have one, save for a period of unemployment or other circumstances and gain control over your money, rather than having money control you. I love the concept in this book of telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.
6818 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This is the first game I've ever bought for my Kindle and it's not fun to play in the least. It's much too easy to play. I win each game. That's not supposed to happen.
5387 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a sexy new twist to the age old story of beauty and the beast. Each character was nicely done and the story moved at a fast well written pace.
2218 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very interesting. You need to read it the first time just to get an overview and then read it again to follow it.
Moon writes straight to the point. There are no pages long diatribes and/or explanations that do nothing more than bog a story down. Don't get me wrong. If done correctly, that can work. Neal Stephenson comes to mind. But it can fail just as often as it could work. Neal Stephenson comes to mind. But with Moon she is to the point, there is no beating about the bush. we don't have to read through a hundred pages to cover a span of 2 weeks, but mere sentences would suffice in summing up all that was important and relay it to the reader, all the while not cheapening the storyline.
NYT is really close here, I think, so with a little more care, they could have something less frustrating to send out.
For six months Gage has been hoping for a chance with Hailey. She had moved out of the complex before he worked up the courage to talk to her, but he caught her and her friends spying on him one night and has gone out of his way to make sure she has plenty to see ever since. True, blackmailing the woman for a date isn't exactly the most gallant thing he's ever done, but it got the job done. Finally. Now, if he can just manage to get through the date without opening his mouth and sticking one or both feet into it.
2903 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Mary Baxter has lost her young daughter to meningitis and her grief is so overwhelming that it's consuming her. Mary decides to join a knitting group where she meets a cast of characters that you will fall in love with. As the women in the group begin to teach Mary the stitches and finer points of knitting, they each slowly begin to reveal the secrets they themselves harbour. Only through telling their stories, is Mary able to reveal her own and ends up finding that there is love after death.
469 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This novel's premise intrigued me because I live close to Franklin, Tennessee, and have learned a good deal about the Battle of Franklin in recent years. McGavock is a well-known name around Nashville, which added to my interest. I eagerly picked this book up and dived in, prepared to meet the main characters and learn more about the battle and its aftermath, and previous reviews made the book that much more appealing. However, as I read, I found myself disappointed in the actual retelling of the battle itself; I was hoping for more action and deeper characterizations. The plot meanders between points of view and Carrie McGavock's motivations are particularly difficult to understand. On a personal level, I could delve into her darkness of depression over the loss of her children, but since it was a common occurrence in the mid 1800s, I found it a bit over-the-top. Her feelings for Zachariah are not in character and are never believable. Mariah is a strong character who never achieves her own voice and a few of the side stories seem forced as well. The novel finally achieves its goals in the last 100 pages as the focus for Carrie becomes clear and her determination shows. Hicks has a wonderful way with words but he needs to show the why of his characters rather than letting them stew in their own juices for much of the story. Overall this is a good book, but not as compelling as I'd hoped.
I ended up giving up on the book, which is the reason for the low rating, it's usually a extremely hard thing for me to do, give up on a book, but with this one I got to the point I just didn't even care to see it through, it was extremely easy book to put down and i don't even have a burning need or desire to even flick to the last chapter of the book to find out how it all ended.
I've had this book sat on my shelf for ages, and I finally decided to make time to read it. Yay!
5047 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Those who have never read an Oz book are culturally deprived. Baum created a world that everyone should visit. At any age. I was 50 when I first read about Dorothy and Osma and Tick Tock, among many others. I remember some clown movie reviewer who couldn't figure out where Tick Tock came from in the "Return to Oz" movie a few years ago. I felt superior because I had read the books.
Twilight Guardian is a spectacular read. I loved Kit in the other stories in the series and I was so happy to see him get his own story. Jesse was a lovely surprise and just what Kit needed. R.G. Alexander knows how to weave a series together so you want more. Having the characters from the first two books in Twilight Guardian was a great addition to the story.
4.5 stars.
I should give this book 3 stars, but it gets 4 because I couldn't put it down and I even had to go back to read one of the scenes after I finished the book because it was just too hot.
If anyone is concerned with insulin resistance go to YouTube and watch Jason Fung videos and get his book for results that make a difference as dramatic as I only ever got from Atkin's before.
2330 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Hello, this story was very different. The author did a good job of correlating legends of old with his version. Thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS..
Oh yeah, and lest we forget, the paper delivery price, less the teaser discount, is 14.80 USD / week as I write this.
(Review by Jimmy, my middle son.)
1260 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I got through 10% of this book, and it just didn't catch my interest--at all! Lots of unecessary profanity. Not worth my time. I'm mad I spent the money--I wouldn't have if it hadn't been a book club pick. Only 2 people in the group of about 15 liked it. I should have gotten a sample first.
That said, I did like it, I just don't know if it's going into my keeper pile (though does that term even apply anymore, to electronic books?) Okay, I don't know if it's going into my reread pile.
And he'll start by fulfilling some of her own fantasies with a little help from an old friend while on a business trip in Hawaii, where things are about to get a lot hotter than Amy could ever have dreamed!
I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
1410 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting story of young girl who finds out the truth about her mother and learns that there are good and bad people in this world. I find the story line just a bit unbelievable as the girl runs away with little or no information and still lands in a place that cares for her. Seems just a bit unbelievable. But still an interesting story and kept my attention.
--- Reviewed by Sarah Sawtelle
1369 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was easy (and enjoyable!) to read. I found the book in search of a natural way to manage my PCOS sypmtoms (caused by insulin resistance). This diet is much easier and less restrictive to follow than others I have tried for my PCOS. I'm still trying out the recipes, but the ones I have tried so far have been great. I think this is a must read for anyone with insulin resistance!
Dave mentions how society teaches us to expect to have a car payment and student loans during your life, but he counters that we do NOT need to be burdened by these debts. Pay cash and be free from debt. Sacrifice now and have more quality in your life later. Buy a two year old car instead of brand new. Apply for scholarships and save for college. Society also teaches us that part of building good credit is having a credit card. You do NOT need a credit card to get a mortgage. For example, a zero credit rating is all you need plus proof of paying rent on time. I plan on teaching my kids that they do NOT need credit cards. If you cant afford it without charging it, then you cant afford it. Perfect common sense. I think this is empowering.
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Ramsey may have a valid argument to pay off your mortgage versus investing the money if he is relying on the behavioral finance aspects of investing. If people spend the money instead of investing it, then obviously paying off the mortgage is a better deal. If a person has the discipline to invest the money, then having a mortgage and investing the money is a better financial deal.
1562 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have seen many bad reviews on this book and because of it I didn't want to buy the book until I finally broke down and bought it. This book is tied to The Secret and Ransom and because I loved the characters in those books I was curious to see just how the three books were connected and just how bad it was. To my surprise...I really enjoyed the book. Yes, the main characters don't really "get" together until very late in the book but the story was beautiful. I for one don't read Julie Garwood books solely for the romance but for the historical content as well. It all becomes magical to be able to be transported into that period of time. It was entertaining, it had substance, it was a nice love story. I think that people should definitely give the book a chance. To each his own...everyone has their own opinion...for example I didn't like Rebellious Desire or the Prize for that matter but I still gave it a chance and those books weren't terribly bad I just didn't care for it.
On the cruise, they land in New Mexico - where the ship board people have put together a kind of Race - something simluar to "The Amazing Race" I supose - so when Charli arrives at the bar too meet up with her friends for the big race, she is surprised that they had left already. The director of the game found her and hurried her into the cab with another couple that was late, and drove them to the rest of the players.
to have felt so strongly for another human being, however
5068 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have all of these plus all of Ruth Thompsons. Nice not to have to hold them in my 85 years old hands.
Summary:
why.
The Chronicles, now called the Forsyte Saga, is a trilogy of novels: The Man Of Property (1906), In Chancery (1920), and To Let (1921). The fist in the series sets the stage with wealth earned through the driving motivation of land ownership by the founding fathers of the Forsyte family. The actors on the stage have landed riches and establish social networks as cohesive as the royal family in England. Even their relationships are governed by the limits of ownership. Women are the property of their husbands and accept their roles with the reward of financial security.
Nevertheless, this is an integral part of the ongoing story of the Ghostwalkers. We see more of the devious plots of Whitney going astray and leading to even more evil. Others seem to have their own plans for his Supersoldiers. I found it very engrossing and I liked having Kaden's story. I root for each and every one of the Ghostwalkers to find their mates. After all the terror and scheming by their superiors they deserve to find happiness.
189 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I made a mistake of starting this book on a work day. It is pushing noon, and 2 Starbucks later, not my normal brand of coffee, but I needed the kick., and I am finally awake. I only had 2 hours of sleep last night. The good news is that I did finish the book.
I'd been intrigued by it for a while, and had read some of Scott's other books, but just hadn't gotten around to it. I got the opportunity, though, and finished it rather quickly, seeing as it's a very short book. And it kind of surprised me.
2803 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Potty mouth Nina, has to come to terms with being immortal, and learning how to love Greg, without pushing him away, like she normal does. He tries to show her the ropes and feeds her blood, initially out of guilt, as he accidentally turned her during his dental emergency. But later, out of love for the woman, who has a unique way of speaking like a sailor, and telling you what she thinks. The final Svetlana/ Lisanne bout was interesting, as I wondered why Marty or Wanda did not throw Jim's holy water on her. At last, they lived HEA!
7984 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Im not usually interested in time travel books or books written in the future but of course Mandy Roth can provoke a new found love for this genre with her writing skills. I was so enticed by the beginning in which the relationship between Sevan and Lorelie was created in a dream state, I couldn't put the book down. Sevan wasn't to overly Alpha and Lorelie was definitely not the weak hereon that is commonly portrayed. The story was intense not only sexually but the plot build up kept me wanted to know what happened next. There was times where I feel the story began to repeat itself but with a high level of introductions to new characters that didn't discourage my interest. The length of the book didn't take away the depth of the story. I really enjoyed this book and would more than likely pursue the rest of the series.
1024 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I fell in love with the Caribbean, in part, based on that book...then moved there. Love Stella. Thanks for her, Terry!
Overall, this was a wonderful paranormal M/M romance. I will definitely be buying this in paperback come summer so I can re-read it. Highly recommended!
3197 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is an interesting story about the relationship of several women and a young girl. It was very well written and an easy read. Monk's other book The Invention of Wings, I enjoyed more. Both books deal with the relationships of Blacks and Whites in the early and mid part of the 1900. Both are well worth reading. ( my wife's review)
In simple terms - he helps people manage their money (not by managing it for them, but teaching them how to), get out of debt, and stay out of it too.
Though immensely fast paced and readable, I did not like this first person account. It is told as a memoir that is written while the protagonist is on a train some 30 years later. It takes a great deal of time to learn that Nicholas Van Tassel, a pompous professor at a "Dartmouth-like" college in New England, falls for Etna Bliss, a repressed woman, who has secrets of her own. After their marriage, Bliss submits to her husband, but never participates in the joinings. Van Tassel is unable to discuss any of this with her and this, of course, leads to the Shreve's "big conclusion."
If you are looking for fine literature, look somewhere else.
9253 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book had all the right ingredients, but something just didn't click with me.
7491 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Dana Marie Bell is becoming a regular on my book shelf. I think she writes some great entertaining paranormal stories. the whole series has been a page turner & because they aren't very long in length they are nice little boredom breakers.
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7167 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the plot to the story, and would enjoy reading something else by the author. However, I would suggest a better editor as there were many grammatical errors and words used in inappropriate places....
Dealing with how society sees the burden of care being paid for and dealt with - our main character Chuck is torn between blowing the story of the big evil Pharmaceutical Company that wants to euthanise the undesirables and prove the activist right, or believe the softly insidious entreaties of the idea behind the science and the advances of the owner's daughter, with whom he has a torrid affair.
was moved along by a series of letters between two of the characters.
6060 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Just a SMALL book of sex and nothing else. I do not recommend this book to anyone who wants a plot.
4492 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It is hard to think that a teenager can go through so much and not do anything about it. But then, she was taken at the age of 10, thus for five years Ray has been molding Alicia to be the way she is now.
Aislinn's fear and loneliness are palpable as she longs for those simple human comforts long denied her - a best friend, a phone call with her mother, a man to fall in love with, a home that is hers for longer than 8 months. Yet even in her determination to remain detached, we see that she can't help but care about those around her. While her abusive ex-husband may have stolen her sense of belonging, her hopes for a future, he hasn't robbed her of her empathy. While it might be easy to be jealous of the woman who captures the attentions of the hunky Kyle, no one could begrudge Aislinn for stealing his heart.
During the ultra-depressing period of grieving's beginning, parts of Veronica's heart become encrusted. They lose life. Veronica Hegarty becomes distant from her husband, Tom. Not intentionally, but from her brother's death she loses a part of something. She is another "mad housewife" - or at least temporarily so. At times Veronica's character of being the good housewife seeking to "leave it all" reminds me of Michael Cunningham's Laura Brown (played in the movie by Julianne Moore) whose storyline centers on her efforts to escape an airless marriage in California in 1949. And, the end is somewhat similar. If you like "The Hours ", I would fathom to bet you will like this novel.
I was constantly reminded of Donald Westlake's fictional character John Dortmunder or the recurring Parkerverse character, Alan Grofield. This non fiction book is so entertaining and wild, it could easily be a biography of these awesome fictional characters.
9803 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was one of the first books I bought after getting my Kindle, and is worth every penny.
werewolf, his feeling for Jake, and keeping his brother safe, he
7665 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm a huge K A Mitchell fan and when I heard she had a new novel out, I leapt on it. After Collision Course , I was sure I had a treat coming.
2486 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 arrived as promised
6506 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another good book in the Henry Wright series, Albert Simon does a good job creating characters, dialogue, and plot lines that are credible and enjoyable.
Do not deprive yourself any longer of these books.
See Wolf Bear Does Books for a more in-depth, detailed review of *The Kill*.
6065 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 3.5 Stars
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187 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Kylara Vatta is the only daughter in a family of sons. Rather than follow the path of successful insterstellar commerce that the family has built through generations, she chooses to attend her planet's Naval Academy. About to graduate near the top of her class, she instead is forced to resign in disgrace when a good deed done for an underclassman is used to embarrass the academy and the space force. This is a pattern for Ky, many of her good deeds - which are truly good, seem to be punished, rather than rewarded.
9336 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed this book very much and more, I recommend to all adults to read, I like this author's stories a lot
6170 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love long fantasy books, and found this one to be quite entertaining. Interesting plotline that kept my interest. I'm going to read more of this author to see how she's developed since this one came out.
2649 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was my first read of Abigail Reynolds and I heartily enjoyed it. A few other reviewers say this isn't her finest P&P variation, but I liked it a lot. Yes, Darcy and Elizabeth both have pretty different personalities compared to their traditional ones, but I expect that in a variation. It was nice to see Lizzy not so self-assured and have some doubts like a normal person. I also adored Darcy's personality here--less brooding and more take-charge. To be sure, there's quite a bit of strife for the first half of the book because characters won't open up to each other and take body language the wrong way, but that's essentially a lot of what happens in the original, so I was ok with it. And thankfully the sexy scenes were well-written and integrated well. It was fun to see the characters get swept up in passion and progress beyond kissing early in the book! Darcy is much more of the romantic hero here than he comes across in the original, quite swoon-worthy were I inclined to swooning.
Though Mascia herself seems to have forgiven her parents for her unconventional upbringing, it is hard for the reader to do the same. Though her parents undoubtedly loved her, they certainly seemed to love themselves more, and gave little to no thought to the impact their actions would have on their young impressionable child. Well-written and even conversational in parts, this book certainly highlights the seamy side of life in the Mafia while demonstrating the painful effect parents can have on their children. Raw in parts, this memoir is nevertheless painfully honest- a solid offering from a novice writer.
While Rebecca held Josh responsible for stealing her father's love and admiration away from her all these years, I did not. He didn't purposely seek her father out, or try to steal the attention and love away from her intentionally. That was all her father's doing. I'm glad Josh finally took the time to finally figure out what was really going on with Rebecca, after closely studying her actions and really listening to some of the things she had mentioned, about the way her family had treated her, and she didn't they love her, like they did him & her siblings.
I would have liked a little more background to better understand the vow taken by Wistril, how it was enforced, etc.
101 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book, and story, is too amazing, too unbelievable, to be true. And, yet, it is.
Untamed Hearts (Easton Hearts Series #2) Undaunted Hearts (Easton Hearts Series #3)
Halt quickly shoots some of the Temujai and Horace captures the one who attempts to kill Evanlyn. Two others escape. Then the Araluen and their captive quickly ride away from the campsite.
The Falcon, while to his credit appreciates fine birds is a rich old buzzard who does not appreciate his grandchildren. He and Anas butt heads; she was on the emotional and social plane of a teen rebel. Anas is the picture of stunted emotional growth and remained firmly fixed in adolescent rebellion. She repudiated all he espoused such as a good work ethic and a sense of parental responsibility. The Falcon rightfully "coolly framed Anas in contempt." Anas also "made hating her father her life's workand study, her daddy doctorate." This book, as another reviewer astutely noted, the Flanagan wealth does nothing to buy this dysfunctional band of literary misfits happiness (or as Paul McCartney wrote in 1964, "Can't Buy Me Love.") There is a real PAUCITY, rather a DEARTH of love in this weird story. An astute reviewer on the U.S. boards notes that this book has failed to "be imbued with mad humor;" it is just plain mad. And maddening.
2762 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Yay!!! Finnalllllyyyy! A book that doesn't leave me wanting in the end. A book that flows naturally nothing seems forced about it... I loved it! It was fantastic. Adventurous, mysterious, romantic, thrilling, dramatic...It was just absolutely enthralling!
The story does include some rather explicit sex and sexual cravings. Moreover, the relationship between Brutus and Cornelia has more than a hint of sado-masochism, but may be fairly typical of those brutish times. This relationship is nicely contrasted with such bonds within the matriarchial Llangarlian society.
1828 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From the moment you read the first page you will be drawn into the dark swift flow of the books opium addicted Viscount.
Olivia St. Martin: The strong-willed, intelligent director of Trace Evidence and Materials Analysis at FBI's Virginia-based laboratory who hides her compassion, obsession, and determination behind a faade of ice. It was easy to identify with Olivia and understand her emotional angst.
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I love the book, the story, how awesome the writing was. I adore the heroine, the 15 year old girl who's been kidnaped and raped over and over for 5 years and still found the strength she didn't think she had when another little girl's life was at stake.
2817 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 bookshelves: read, 2011, 4stars, comment
Oh, yes. The story. Well, it seems that radio telscope stations around the world begin to pick up a regular musical code every seventy-nine minutes. It is coming from M-387, an obscure asteroid. But our hero , an engineer named Joe Burke, has heard the signals in his head from time to time since he was eleven years old.
During the rest of the story, the four main characters are together, along with Erak the Skandian. It is satisfying to have all our characters in one place again.
1804 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This is such a boring book I almost didn't finish reading it! The so called sensuality is totally missing and and erotic parts of the part are about as exciting as reading a manual on putting a bookcase together....very mechanical. The plot was good, but the presentation very poor. There were no redeeming qualities in any character, and I kept thinking I must have missed a page and went back to re-read trying to figure out what was going on. I wouldn't recommend this book...I couldn't recommend this book...It is a waste of time, and the ending is flat.
475 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 PLEASE NOTE: It looks like Amazon has the reviews for (3) of Allison Brennan's books "Killing Fear" "Sudden Death" and "See No Evil" all mixed together for some reason. Its a real mess, so I just wanted to make a note of it to help avoid confusion. This review is for KILLING FEAR...
7311 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a great love story with some hot panties wetting love scenes. The story was great and all the characters was like able. If any wait to read the next book.
I reccommend it strongly to any lover of medieval warfare and The Ranger's Apprentice series.
Spoilers.
7082 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not sure I ever read this short story but it was really good. A lot more substance than I expected. Good opening story.
9812 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 with a mysterious knight, a storyteller, a disbarred monk and a vulnerable woman brought together by fate.
Her biological father was kept a secret with only a emerald ring on a chain to identify him if ever. Malcolm was also an orphan and raised by Macphersons and was educated and grew into a fine young man. Jaime forever was tagging along as a child and and she grew, also grew to love him romantically. Was their love finally brought to fruition? May McGoldrick can mix history with romance with such expertise. Read and enjoy!
4464 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is small, short, sparse. Not a lot of pages or words but the imprint of what is written will linger long after you put the book down. I read a lot of thrillers and a lot of YA. I thought I'd probably have read this story before, wondered how this author would approach the topics of child abduction, molestation, rape, imprisonment. Suffice to say that Scott was master of the task. The life of Alice in Ray's prison was hell and terror, fright and pain. She was starved, abused, beaten and repeatedly forced to sexual surrender to a man who was himself abused by a sexual sadist (his mother). Alice no longer hopes for release or for any other life, that dream has been destroyed along with her girlhood. As she grows from a child of 10 to a teen of 15, Ray no longer is happy with her body or her attitude. He wants a new girl and has assigned Alice to help him acquire her. Alice is powerless to resist, beaten down by 5 years of submission and only longs for the substitute to release her from this bond. She can't say NO. The new girl has been chosen and then what will happen to Alice? The last Alice was killed, and yet, that is a release of sorts. No one sees, no one hears, no one there to help.
The writing itself is great. Nothing caught the eye of my inner editor, thus taking me out of the story. Great job on that. The love story between the three was almost believable in every way. I did have a tough time with them never having thought of a menage before now. Teenagers and as sexy as they are supposed to be? I would have, even if I never admitted it.
Nannette
202 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Once you get over Winton's different writing style you find a story of human relationships interwoven with suspense and sadness. Whilst I enjoyed the book and felt it ran with peaks and troughs I found the writing style a little hard to come to terms with. It is an excellently written book but it is unlikely I will read another of his books.
8591 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I feel like I repeat myself by rating any books by Elizabeth. I find this story to be good and romantic as are all of her books. I lose myself in her books and can't read fast enough and can't put the books down until I finish one.
3736 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another masterpiece that has been written by a great author hopefully he will make more than 12 books for the series.
And I LOVED Nikos. I'm not usually much for the alpha male. The whole beat your chest thing is usually a huge turn off for me. But he was SEXY. During the sex scenes, she went a little over the top with the expressions for things, often describing the same feeling over and over again in very flowery, over the top language. Just not my style.
Originally reviewed at Book Whispers.
701 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Plot:
8776 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Here I am again, reviewing another of Lanyon's novella-length stories and once again, I can't express strongly enough my appreciation for his technical skill, his intelligence and wit with a plot and characters, and his ability to draw me into the world with strong, believable happenstance. And in The Dickens With Love, Lanyon shines especially bright for adding a surprising amount of depth and backstory to the lead character, James Winter. Novella's are often hampered by their very nature, but in this, Lanyon rose above those limitations to provide an exceptionally well rounded character. His romantic lead, a Mr. Sedgwick Crisparkle, was perhaps NOT so fully defined and fleshed out, but was still superior to many two dimensional characters in novella-length stories.
6977 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I graduated by high school in Cody Wyoming, which would be not too far from where this novel takes place if the location were real. I recognized many of the characters as people I knew while I lived in Wyoming or close replicas. Mr. Johnson has the good ole boy attitude of Wyoming down quite well. I also knew our Sheriff. Where he was not Walt Longmire, he had the same attitude of law enforcement.
1407 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the book, then the movie. Brought back lots of not so nice history of segregatuon in the 1960's.
9920 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a light read. It is about a nave, innocent Regency era woman who has about had enough of parental and society expectations. She approaches the one man she knows and trusts to aide her in some adventures. Of course, everything spins out of control and the threat of scandal looms.
Georgina's a morose little twit. Most of the side characters are missing in action. Mr. Bennett displays an unbelievable depth of emotion on some occasions that clashes awkwardly with his canonical amused indifference at other times. He should have been written one way or the other, but you can't have both the way Ms. Reynolds tries to smash them together into the same novel.
1268 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Oscar Wao was such a sad story. His sad life touched my heart. I learned much about life in the Dominican Republic during the horrible years of Trujillo.
A touch of humour, friendship, romance & action its a nice little package this whole series.
Some of the supporting characters aren't well-developed, but that would have been hard to do without taking away focus from Alice.
6676 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent novella, just the right combo of post apocalyptic world, sci-fi feel and American Indian roots, with a hint of romance. The only problem is that there is not more!
The acclaimed talents evident in WEIGHT OF WATER, THE PILOT'S WIFE and Shreve's other works are on full display in ALL HE EVER WANTED. She takes us to another time period with evocative language, in a rich and complex story. Shreve plumbs the depth of desire and love and jealousy in intimate and immediate detail, once again proving her place as a bestselling author.
The beginning of the book reminded me a bit of the Honor Harrington series by David Weber. Young woman, military back ground, done horribly wrong, underestimated, and very cunning. Yet by the half way mark, Ky had definitely separated herself from Honor in my mind. Ky has her own way of dealing with things and any emotional trash is put on hold until the crisis is over. All-in-all, VERY GOOD novel. I hope the sequel comes out quickly. ****
Sir Arthur is a retired military man. He treats everyone equally. He is rude and belittling on an equal basis to everyone he meets. He believes his is superior to each person he encounters. He treats his wife Fay like someone beneath contempt. His son is verbally and emotionally abused.
6577 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed the book. I liked all the characters and didn't figure out who the killer was until close to the end. This isn't great literature, but it was a good summer read.
4595 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really -I cannot just give it 5 stars? Beautifully written, almost poetic in places. I learned much about Malaysia, very subtle homosexual undertones. Also Buddhist reincarnation beliefs. A part of the world almost forgotten in the pacific theater of WWii
*Update 1/2013: I have flipped and flopped on this diet. Here's my long-term take on this diet. It *DOES* work for people with insulin resistance. Here's my caveat: You have to watch which carbs you're eating. I can watch calories, pair my proteins with my carbs, and still not lose weight. I essentially have to cut out the sugars and grains if I want to lose weight that stays off. I still eat some rice, beans, potatoes- and I eat them in 1/2 cup servings. I pair them with vegetables and protein. And with that, I lose weight. If I do as this book suggests and eat sugar in the recommended quantities? Yeah, no. I don't lose weight.
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Seducing Jane Porter passes as a Reader's Digest story. Thin plot. Undeveloped characters. Just seduction, passion, heat that you really can't get into because you don't know the characters well enough to really care at all.
Dakota Cassidy never stops. Accidentally Dead is another
1809 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was not your typical romance!!! This was a dark gritty story, with prison, addiction, betrayal, murder and insanity!!! What a read!!! No one was safe in this, haunting tale. This fast paced read will take you on an adventure of sprialling back stories, you won't be able to put down!!! This was a different take on traditional romance...definitely not everyone's cup of tea...but I found it compelling!!! Can't wait for another from this new to me author!!! Way to go!!!
I don't think that he puts enough blame on the Congress and President for allowing this to happen. They certainly have had remedies available, but have failed to exercise them effectively.
5282 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have not been an avid follower of Dave Ramsey like a lot of other people, but when I got a chance through Booksneeze to review this book, I jumped at the opportunity because I wanted to find out what advice Dave was giving people.
As usual, the world building is absolutely superb. The authors description of combat doctrines and tactics over a prolonged campaign, are almost right on the money for realism and are more likely than not, based off of real tactics from a past age.
She had a feeling that life would be anything but dull with Marc and Blake around.
2443 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Time magazine asked various writers to reveal their guilty summer reading pleasures. Anne Lamott wrote: The third summer book I've already read is Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion by Sara Miles, a memoir that blew me away although I am a nice Protestant girl not normally drawn to book-length writing on the Eucharist. I am going to foist this on every single hard-core left-wing religious nut I know. And make no mistake: there are many of us.
Anywhere, anytime, always
Like the other two books in the series, Garwood sets up the tale by telling us the back story of the main character; in this case, Princess Gabrielle, a member of the now defunct royal family of a mythical country called Saint Biel. Given in marriage to a highland laird by King John, Gabrielle is in the highlands for her wedding. But the machinations of a couple of ruthless barons leaves Gabrielle in disgrace and at the mercy -- and under the protection of -- another highland laird.
Writing Style: 2 Stars
The second half is mostly the story of how Jesus and his band (The Apostles) tried to get all the Worlds knuckleheads to act in concert without the beer-throwing and heavy drugs. It was a heroic uphill struggle and Jesus even died but that didn't keep him down long. The ending chapter, however, is pretty creepy and shouldnt be read right before bedtime. I won't spoil the surprise, though. Ill just tell you the butler didn't do it!
1002 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I've been getting the Ap feeds for over a year now. They refused to cover the Czar Jones story when he resigned. This indicates we're being spoon fed the news by the Liberal Left. I want the news what ever it may be.
2422 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 It would have been a perfect story if the hero was not named Rocco which was my dogs name. He sounded like a mafia goon and a cheat even though he didn't really sleep with other women. His wife was perfect, tough, smart and the way most ladies really are. I hated this book.
The Story: Kidnapped after the fierce battle with Lord Morgarath, Will and Evanlyn are bound for Skandia as captives aboard a fearsome wolfship. Halt has sworn to rescue Will, and he will do anything to keep his promiseeven defy his King. Expelled from the Rangers he has served so loyally, Halt is joined by Will's friend Horace as he travels toward Skandia. On their way, they are challenged constantly by freelance knightsbut Horace knows a thing or two about combat. Soon he begins to attract the attention of knights and warlords for miles around with his uncanny skill. Even so, will they be in time to rescue Will from a horrific life of slavery?
7766 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm hooked. Great easy reading with natural dialogue. Easy to relate to the characters. Good bargain reading. I've already purchased the next one.
Her life completely changes and she becomes the founder of a food bank at her church. The food bank brings in the poor, the desolate, the sick, the crazed, and these, in turn, become changed and, in addition, act to change those in the church. Delightful.
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I think the author hits the nail on the head in Chapter 1 when he describes religions as memes, using the description coined by Richard Dawkins to explain precisely this phenomenon: `natural selection gave us a very special kind of mind, with particular predispositions', and one of these predispositions is the instinctive need to create gods. Religion therefore is a man-made social construct that we have created to fulfil certain psychological needs: to provide explanations, for comfort, to support morality as a basis for social order, and so on. However, as Boyer says, anthropologists have shown that various societies have created very different ideas of supernatural agents with different qualities and powers, and for different purposes, and the desire to satisfy these human needs does not explain this fact. There is an excellent discussion of these psychological factors in the first chapter.
An encounter with a vampire from her past, Leo, has Brett seeing (and smelling to the vamps) a bit green. From there this little short takes off! Leo and Lisa share a sire, and are only days apart in age. Since they turned, they were two sides of the same coin, together and inseparable until some unknown argument sent them in different directions. When they reunite - the sparks flare into a three-way encounter that is steam personified... and is the beginning of an interesting relationship
It never, ever occured to her to collect all her sisters, tell them about the problems, find solutions together & defy Cesar or even slap some sense into their obtuse older sister.
4937 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story is the beginning to a series and I really enjoyed it. The price point is about right for these short little stories so don't expect too much as this is very short. Dana Marie Bell has a new fan in me as the story moves right along, isn't too out there and I loved the domineering little Emma and how Max responds to her before even seeing her again. I thought the "marking" her was a little abrupt, but I can look past that by saying that A) this is about shapeshifters and B)An Alpha gets what he wants when he wants it.
Missy was desperate, but knew more about wolves and how things worked within packs than Tad. She felt the connection between her and Tad, but she was blinded at first by the need to escape and protect her sister. She didn't intend to find her true mate, but having it be the person she had always felt most comfortable with was perfect.
1982 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another thrilling, exiting and superb book, full of suspense, and venture and humour. It is a fantastic book. Nothing more can be said.
Keeping the truth of a very bad situation from the people, as done in this book, is also something that has been done in reality, and done frequently.
Well, one thing for sure: if he does succeed in "getting out alive", all Hell will definitely break loose and he'll have made Hades, the Lord of the Dead himself, into an immortal enemy. Oh yes, and the Fates, the three crones who measure out the destiny of every living being, are just waiting for him to make a misstep since their previous confrontation so they can fall on him like the proverbial ton of bricks. Although, they'll leave the "coming down on" to the Furies, the three sisters Tisiphone, Alecto and Megaera, female personifications of vengeance who make harpies seem like nice, friendly Tweety-birds.
Issac remind's me of a man I knew on a farm close to the one I grew up on. A lot of respect for this man.
2935 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book does not require a lot of mental power or understanding of a story. It is a good quick read with happy ever after at the end. Don't look for a lot of plot or storyline but not bad for something quick and dirty.
9524 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book has been out long enough for it not to have the nearly every other page formatting issues. As noted in another review--words run together ... without proper spacing. Yes, you can figure it out...but it detracts from a good read and cheapens the experience.
5168 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 love all of Susan Mallery's books this bundle was great. I can't wait to start the next book...these books make you feel like you know the characters
4770 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Nick & Lacey journey didn't have enough passion or productive storyline to keep me interested. The book was too short and not worth the price.
2944 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Belle Taylor has her life carefully mapped out. She's been making goal oriented lists her entire life and never once has she failed to reach each milestone and feel a sense of accomplishment as she marks it off the `TO DO LIST.' For the first time ever her goal of a plush corner office and her name on the letterhead of the law firm where she's been working has her considering altering her plans. She's been working eighty hour weeks for the past year and Belle's just beginning to realize that the perks of her desired position may not be worth the sacrifices she's made.
I also had trouble digesting the names of the characters. The author used a close approximation to pretty much every single character from Pride and Prejudice. Janet for Jane, Chad for Charles and so on, even naming the company Pemberleo. This was way too cutesy. I think it might have been better to let the readers discover the parallels on their own. Another way that the story was spoon fed to us.
6558 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A new ex-cop living in the California hills, perhaps what appears to be a tired matrix for a detective series, but wait! It works. I'll look for more in Simon's Henry Wright series.
5624 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another good one by my new favorite author.
2773 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's short and a quick read. That's good, because it's very heavy stuff, and the short length makes it readable for people who don't like to/don't have much time to read. It would be a good book for high school freshmen to read for class...
5296 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is a great resource if you are looking to change your money situation for the good. My position, when I decided to makeover my finances was pretty typical. I had credit card debt, student loans, a mortgage, two car loans, etc. I had a decent job, but every penny seemed to be tied up with nothing left over. I wanted to be financially free and start saving money for my son's college fund and for my own future and retirement. The first step I took was getting the book Making Your Life Work: How to Make Money in any Economy: How to Create a Rewarding Life (Creating Lifestyle) . I used the information in it to gain extra income each week that I didn't even know was possible. After learning how to make extra money, I used the Total Money Makeover book as a guide on what to do with that extra money. Dave Ramsey provides great tips on how to eliminate debt and what to payoff first. While I am still a work in progress, I am definitely making headway. Thank you for providing straightforward advice to help me succeed.
8987 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a difficult subject for a novel as it includes euthanasia and disabilities. However the subjects are treated sympathetically. It starts with a journalist, whose grandmother is dying, wishing to write a story about the clinic where she has spent her last days. It is soon apparent that all may not be as it seems and the reader is left in doubt as to whether the clinic is trying to help people end their days peacefully or there is an ulterior motive and the story changes to more of a medical mystery with the central character trying to get to the bottom of what is going on. The story is fast paced and you get a real feel for the characters particularly with the journalist's disabled girlfriend. At the end a decision needs to be made and the reader is left to think which way the story is going to go. I think the story ends with this moral dilemma but there are enough strings left hanging for there to be as sequel, if there is, I will read it.
So far, book 4 is the best of the series.
What are the signs of a true believer?
6578 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The predominant issue with this book is the editing. Just about every sentence is a run-on sentence. I tried to ignore them, but reading them is the literary equivalent of tumbling down a hill. On one page, the average sentence was five or six lines long -- all joined together with commas and very difficult to follow comfortably.
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2524 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this to my 6 year old daughter and she just loved it! Winnie the Pooh has such wonderful characters for little children. I loved how this book made my daughter laugh! I also love how I didn't have to worry about language in the book. Each chapter is a short story of Pooh's adventure.
2139 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I came to the book having read the first couple chapters on the author's web site. I had all settled in for a decent "sword and sorcery" piece, but my expectations were certainly subverted at the plot twist and genre change right about at the halfway point. The main character demonstrates no small amount of resourcefulness throughout, but what drew me most was the relationship she builds (and then has to rebuild) with her "sister". While I believe the cliffhanger this book ends on does set up nicely for the next one, I came away wanting a greater sense of closure. A TV series might have a season finale end on a cliffhanger, but I think of a novel series like this more like a movie with several sequels planned. Each movie with sequels I've enjoyed has given the audience something to look forward to in the next one but also gave some sense of closure of the story arc within. At the time of the closing scene of this book, I observed no reflection by any of the characters regarding great victories or triumphs or even deep insights or appreciations. There was some pretty heavy stuff laid on our heroine right at the end. I would have liked to have read more about how it impacted her emotionally at a guttural level, driving her to set forth anew at the start of the next book with a renewed sense of purpose (and an axe to grind!)
An excellent book that doesn't discourage but encourages and gives hope through the many success stories of people of all income levels who have gone broke and worked their way up to financial independence with Dave Ramsey's plan. Ramsey knows firsthand what it's like because he went bankrupt himself, his home was foreclosed on and he was one day away from having his car repo'd when he sold it, so he knows the struggle it takes to get out of debt and be free from credit cards and other debt.
5546 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the good ones if you enjoy a sexy, grueling horror novel. Tried a Kindle sample first and deleted from my book. Due to reviews by others gave it another try and had hard time putting down. Many times it takes at least 20% from the beginning of the book to get into the good stuff that keeps you interested and that's exactly what happened here. Give it a try, you won't be sorry.
4226 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Nice telling of what it must have been like for fighter pilots in the first world war. I would recommend Eddie Rickenbacker's autobiography as well as Manfred Von Richtofen's autobiography for even more insight into WWI aviation .
4420 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Obviously when I picked this book up, I was not expecting it to be exactly like Jane Austen. After finishing P&P for the millionth time, I looked online for some continuations or something of the like. I had read one once, that I enjoyed but couldn't remember (something focusing about Mary Bennet)and I stumbled across Abigail Reynolds books and lots of recommendations to read her work.
8686 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another favor book of mine I like to read
Poison Study was Ms. Snyder's debut novel, and it was excellent! I borrowed the hard copy, and enjoyed it so much, I immediately bought the Bundle so I would have all the books, and all in the same place. I will be buying more of Ms. Snyder's books!
2631 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The first book in the On the Edge series is a fast and erotic must read.
This is not just another shifter book! From the beginning it starts as your average love story until bam! everything changes. I don't want to give away the book so let me just hit some high points.
7415 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. When I bought it, I bought all four in the series. I will begin book II in about an hour.
Halt convinces Erik that they need to think up a plan besides rushing at the enemy head-on, and Halt becomes the key figure to Skandias' only hope. But while the Skandians prepare to face a great enemy, other forces, within and without, are working against them.
The Capitalist Manifesto by Louis O. Kelso and Mortimer J. Adler
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1512 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyable reading, Held my interest, a great who done it. Had several possible suspects keeping interest piqued thoughtout the book. Faye and Jonathan Kellerman are smart authors.
Must read.
- The beginning of yet another story with the same characters that I am (im)patiently waiting for Langley to release. She does an excellent job setting up another romance toward the end of the current volume--Jake and Remi are introduced at the end of Without Reservations and then have their own volume in With Caution. I very much hope that the two characters who are introduced at the end of this book have their own story coming soon.
Multiple surprises within the book keep you truly entertained.
I have applied several of his teachings and he had helped me reduce my debt significantly. I am on my way to being debt free and now I teach my children Dave's rules so that they have a better relationship with money and debt than I did.
1245 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 You need a dictionary or more than basic high school Spanish to be able to really "get" this book. Irritating to have to look things ups or skip over sections because you don't understand. My book club (40 + years 3 of whom are teachers) decided that it must have gotten awards due to the cultural portrayal and new interest in Cuba. We gave it a "D"
I seldom review.
9133 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Imagine my surprise to walk through the store to find the 5th in the Glory series. I am half way through this 5th book and am enjoying it.
7259 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Sorry, I was expecting something more interesting. I couldn't get past 10 pages and I had to stop reading. If I knew how to skip to the 2nd or 3rd story I would have tried them so it didn't get a good rating from me.
4447 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I dind it interesting to see Elizabeth maintaining the fiction that she is engaged for Georgiana's sake, it really shows what a compassionate person she is.
972 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 All good.
7298 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OMFG!!!! This book is so good!!!! The ending is so insane!!!! My favorite part is when Antonio and Santos save Jane. This book deserves 5 stars baby!!
Okay, folks, do you want to turn those fat and flabby expenses into a well-toned budget? Do you want to transform your sad and skinny little bank account into a bulked-up cash machine? Then get with the program, people. Theres one sure way to whip your finances into shape, and thats with The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition.
***************This is a follow up from RIDING WEST (believe me when I say it means Celia was "hehehe...riding Parker West!"..not the compas direction..) I suggest ya'all read that one first!
4659 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked the book. Read it very fast too so it was engaging.
America On Strike - American Labor History
5463 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I thought this novella was a lot of fun. Unlike some of the reviewers, I wasn't at all put off by the inclusion of trolls and such. I thought it made for an entertaining mix...hard boiled detective in a fantasy setting.
It's all of Sherlock Holmes in an easy to carry paperback edition. It's got Professor Moriarty, the Red-Headed League, the true portrayal of Dr. John Watson as a swashbuckling, womanizing retired military doctor, Mycroft Holmes, ferocious hounds on English moors, and The Woman. And if a paperback is too heavy for you, get the exact same edition on Kindle.
But overall, I really loved the played between the hero and heroine, loved the heroine's spunky attitude, and it ended up being a very sweet and spicy romance. Great emotion and great description. I really enjoyed this read. I may even look up more books from this author. I like her style.
336 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Harry Bates was the first editor of Astounding Stories, from 1930-1933, when the magazine published unsophisticated space opera. As editor, Bates published some of his own stories, using the pen name Anthony Gilmore, but Gilmore's stories, most notably Hawk Carse , were as unsophisticated as the rest of what he published.
His brother ends up being Rhys' mate. Even though Rhys is older and is willing/wanting to wait for Sterling to get a little older first. I'd love to see a story about their relationship.
Willow
5421 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great large metropolitan paper. Living in the south, I don't make it to Chicago that often, but I always bought the Trib while there. Now, I can access it on my Kindle. Well formatted for the device. I highly recommend it.
The author pulls you in and doesn't let go.
716 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In our household we have computer users of all types which means we also have tried different ways of delivery on the New York Times. The price is $20 a month and we have no quarrel with that. It is a good price.
Armchair Interviews says: A must read! The best young adult book I've read in the past year.
5802 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was just saucy. If you like erotic this is your book. Not for your younger eyes. Well written not trashy.
Kaylee is at the mall with her friend Emma and they're trying to figure out a revenge plan on Kaylee's ex as well as shop for homecoming. Then all of a sudden Kaylee feels the urge to scream the heck out of her, because she sees shadows creeping upon a child in a wheelchair and when she starts, she doesn't stop. The next time she's conscious Kaylee realizes she's been commited to a mental hospital. How did it happen and how, when and if she can leave is up for you to find out.
9138 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 With her reputation and a nice bonus check on the line, is it any wonder that the herione is under a lot of stress. As the contest progresses we find a sabitour in our mist that doesn't want anyone to win the competition. Tools and supplies ordered for the competition also keep coming up missing causing the contrator, our hero to loose his cool as the costs for this house keep rising higher and higher. Can the culpret be caught before every one looses?
What I Liked: Wanda, Marty, Lou, and Svetlanna! What can I say, I think it is the friendship, family, and love that really gel these books together. You can just tell how much Wanda, Marty, and Nina really care for each other. Even when they are uber-mad at each other.
9797 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a gentle story, despite its stormy beginnings and dire ecological warnings. It's a book that makes you feel good at the end. It's about love, friendship, and relationships, about survival and adaptation. It's written with humour and in a delightful easy flowing style.
Either there are a lot of really chivalrous men out there and I'm really suspicious, or there really are a ton of creeps out there looking for their next prey. Who were those men? Where are they now? And were there any girls who ever got in the cars with them?
Except for this defect the Bedford Park edition provides easy access to each title and to the chapters within each title. It provides the finished and unfinished novels plus a sampling of juvenilia. And the formatting is fine--except for the aforementioned lack of any indication of emphasis throughout (a defect which seriously mars an otherwise fine set).
9478 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awwww. A really good story. This is the first time I have read a story by this author. Looking forward to more. Thank you.
6077 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Although this isn't the usual kind of read I expect when I think of Kallysten it's definitely got her touch. I'm used to more erotic vs. sensual romance although this story lacks in the erotic it doesn't lack for emotion or conflict.
2926 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was not only steamy, but it made me laugh, too. I really enjoyed the characters and the way the girls enjoyed "watching the show". This is a great read if you want some light entertainment and some hot and sexy scenes!
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Then, out of all those kids and the one counselor, only one teen decides to try to find out what happened. I would have thought several would have wanted to hike down the mountain to find some adults, but the rest almost immediately start deciding what to do about winter, just assuming they will be there still.
I appreciate Ramseys approach, especially because I feel financially strapped with major student debt. Ramsey gives practical, actionable steps which I am making plans to implement more fully in my life. I give this book four stars and recommend to anyone struggling with their finances (or who wish to manage their money better). This book has inspired me to be more mindful about spending, saving and budgeting.
4633 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Mr Eng's novel reads like true poetry, making it the most enjoyable read ever. His use of the English language is marvelous and the story line very interesting, set in WW2 Malaya, Singapore, Japan and China. One feels the pain and personal hardships during the occupation by Japan.
I adore this story! I was intrigued by Tad's character in the first book in the series. He was our heroine's brother and he actually knew that he was a wolf, just hadn't been triggered and couldn't shift yet. When he has to cancel on his sister for their annual trip because of work, he gets a surprise. His high school crush is actually part of the company that hires him. And Missy is actually a wolf and wanting to sort of mate with him.
Missy
666 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Heh. I got a kick out of this book. It's light-hearted and fun and sexy enough to keep me interested. Plus, with a family like the Argeneaus, you know more shenanigans are a given.
8510 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank you Mr Vonnegut. Loved it work and the hope this story gives. My mom calls it digging for that silver lining. Not much has cam e easy but if u look as t it from another point of view you will see that your life isn't so bad.
I didn't want this book to end. I kept putting it down so I could draw out the ending. I don't like to give 5 star reviews because I seldom read 5 star reviews. IMO this is a 5 star book. My only complaint would be, Evan got off too easy. He should have suffered, and suffered and suffered. But that wasn't really the point of the story.
6383 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Different little sci fi romance/erotica novella. It is told totally from the POV of the alien who buys a human as a pet. Has some age play elements so it might not be for all readers. I found the writing fairly well done. The physical sci fi elements were not strong as no effort was made to make things alien except for the the fact that they were 8 foot tall and kept humans as pets. For example, they drank coffee, no effort made to make it an alien drink. This sort of thing was consistent throughout.
615 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lyndsey Sands is one of the most unique and imaginative authors that I have ever come across!!! When I started reading books ardently, I was 13. I mostly read romance books and erotica, but, then Lyndsey Sands started writing paranormal romance books and I took a chance on reading this book right here and fell in love with the idea that there is more to the world than what we see! Now, I'm not saying that I believe in what I read but it's a really cool concept that it might be true!!! I have loved reading Lyndsey Sands books and I am recommending this particular book and series for your own reading pleasure and I count it a pleasure to read this series again, as it's the 7th time that I have done so!!! I have just realized that I didn't leave a review for others who are looking for something different to read than the regular romance stories that are the norm. Happy Reading to all!!!
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This is the best Markhat "story" I have read so far. I put "story" in quotes because, although it's that way in the title, this is actually a novel.
This is a delightful rites-of-passage, soft and mellow romance, and I thoroughly recommend it.
This is the background on Charles and his Anna in a miniseries devoted just to them. Excellent writing and characterization unusual in such a short piece. Loved it!
There are some typos and stuff which could've been edited out. For instance there is a time when the author juxtaposes' her brother Alex's name for Peter's and it comes out weird, especially since it is a scene where Peter is kissing her fingertips but it is written like Alex did it.
4371 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book offers another look at the Darcy and Elizabeth relationship. Generally, the book gives the reader a satisfying experience although the pacing was a bit slow in parts. If you like Jane Austen adaptations, then read this one.
Vonnie Hayes is old school Wyoming. She made it big as an artist back east and returned to Durant to help her mother. Omar Rhoades is a hunting outfitter with a huge ranch and a bigger reputation. A man with style whom Vic hates for some reason. Dorothy runs the Busy Bee caf. Jules Belden's current career is as an alcoholic; back in the day, he'd been a hardworking cowboy and a good carpenter. Ernie Brown is the reporter and editor of the Courant. Vern Selby is the judge who presided over the boys' trial. What he was thinking, I'd sure like to know!
8090 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Anya Bast sure has a gift for the erotic! This is another one that keeps you reading right on through to the end. Great characters and fun plot and some hot fun!!
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7546 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is an interesting read that will destroy once and for all the myth of the all wise and knowing pilot but in is place is an honest look at a job that is over stressed and has the potential to kill a lot of people due that stress. Garrison's irreverent look at a profession he obviously loves is more relevant than ever given the cattle call that consumer air travel has become. If a reader is uneasy about flying, then you best avoid this book before taking off into the wild blue yonder. If, however, you understand that airlines now exist mostly for employing accounting rather than flying, this is the book for you.
1264 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an amazing book. Junot Diaz writes prose that flows beautifully with the rhythm is spoken word. His cultural references are right on point, both in terms of his depiction of Oscar's nerdisms and his capture of Caribbean influence spanglish dialogue. Urban magical realism at its finest.
6454 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loving everything about these Angels. These reality laced with the surreal.
4921 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love this one! The author did a great job giving substance to her characters. Loved the viewpoint from both hero and heroine. Laugh out loud funny in many places. All and all well worth the money.
7008 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like this kind of mystery, quirky characters with complex histories interacting in a real place and time. Walt is attractive in a lonely cowboy kind of way, the other characters are also interesting. The television series is not too far off so if you like one you probably will like the other.
5913 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this short story. It gave a great details on how Anna met her Charles. Ill never look at another marble rolling pin the same again.
4103 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a wonderful book. A true story. A picture of three plus
7256 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lovely short reminders to assist in our daily living. God wills that our destiny is Heaven, it is our intended true home. These are short sweet little assignments, if you will, that will frame your day and point your interior compass toward Home.
7896 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Man of Fortune was Duncan's story. The story line was well-written. Dr. Tamara was the ideal match for Duncan's personality and his fortune. He had always been hesitant to marry out of fear that the ladies wanted his money not his heart. Needless to say that's not the case with Dr. Tamara. I like the relationship with the other doctors that are introduced into the story line. A good love story. It is nice to revisit other characters from previous books. The Whitfield sisters Tessa, Faith and Simone. Mica, Kyle, Jonas,Ava and the other scrumptious men. It's a delight.
2772 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wildwood Dancing is a lovely mix of different fairy tale re-tellings. There's even a bit of Jane Austen in there! The most noticeable is "The Twelve Dancing Princesses", although there's only 5 sisters in this story. It's only been about 2 years since the last time I read it, but I had already forgotten a great deal. I loved it more reading it a second time, because I caught so much more than I did the first time.
The story was a very sexy read. Ginny and Ryan were great characters. Both funny, caring, sexy, and witty. It was also fun to read about their friendship as it had progressed over the years. Another great story by Mari Carr. It was so good when it ended I was disappointed and wanted to read more.
They aren't in the Bible because somebody at a council close to 1700 years ago decided they shouldn't be in the Bible. However, some Bibles are printed with the Apocrypha between the Old and New Testament, which is a good place for them. They include history, wisdom literature, and prophecy (well hidden). If you're going to read Josephus, who is a monumentally boring writer but the only source for many things, take pity on yourself and read the Apocrypha first.
4154 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This Is Interesting..Want To re-read, this. Must Have Read It In School? Give Yourself A Re-fresher Course.
4099 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From [...]
4751 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lordship Salvation is what this book is about and MacArthur spends a great deal of time and effort explaining it and also citing many scripture that defend the doctrine. Frankly anyone that seriously reads this book will leave persuaded that Lordship Salvation is Biblical. Far too many reject LS in ignorance, tradition, or rebellion sadly, but this book is the best written book defending Lordship Salvation.
6802 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was thrilled to find the complete Philo Vance collection available on Kindle -- cheap! Included are several books I've never been able to find, and I've been collecting PV for years.
820 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although I am reading this series in order, its not necessary. Strong women characters & good story.....with a goal of justice. The Sisterhood continues their adventures.
Celeste
6512 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Each one is as good as the last one. All kept my interest from the first page to the last.
Matthew finds a half drowned woman, he rescues her and takes her home. She says her name is Puabi and that she is a Sumerian queen. Puabi looks exactly like Matthew's dead wife. I didn't like this story as well as I liked the first two novellas.
The writing is smooth and sure, fiery as good liquor, warm as hot coffee (they drink lots of coffee!), and filled with twisted touches of humor spicing dialog and relationships equally. There are wonderfully memorable scenes of helicopters, log cabins, and a desperate walk in the snow. Hints of mysticism balance perfectly with well-drawn mystery and investigation. And the ending, though not quite surprising, feels perfectly natural with unexpected twists adding conscience and depth.
There is more than one story in this novel, and if I tell you which one I read it may well detract from your own reading pleasure. My advice to intending readers is to approach this book as you would any large family: what you see on first acquaintance is not necessarily all there is.
4077 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Well-written characters, unique storyline, and satisfying ending create a perfect storm of a book. No spoilers or synopsis( same thing as far as I'm concerned) so you'll just have to read it and enjoy!
4501 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was a fun book to read and discuss at our book club
WE ARE STRAIGHT.
2995 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great book. Some people have really watered down the gospel over the years, and while this book doesn't say anything radically new, it does remind us that the call of salvation is a call to discipleship. Nice work.
2247 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A book written years ago that the author of "The Secret" found and repackaged into the book and video...quite simple and interesting...more importantly, it shows me if you are clever and articulate, you can revamp old stuff and market it into new stuff and make millions...I agree life is vibrations and am truly amazed how Rhonda took this book and changed just some words, got modern day new agers and authors to comment and the rest is history...I wish I could have been so smart...so simple, yet so ingenious....
Judy Cartier agrees to take on the case of Pigeon Foot Tony, an Italian man accused of murdering another Italian man. What makes this case even more difficult is that he didn't deny killing the man. Digging deeper into the backgrounds, Judy finds out what vendetta really is and fighting against a top Italian family as well as the police force, Judy races to find a way to defend her client. The investigation takes several twists and turns and digging deeper into a feud that has lasted over 50 years.
8766 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I was reading this novella I felt as if I was granted a privilege to take a look through a window in another time and place. Very nicely done and settings ring true to an era. And oh boy, I am always pleased when author is not afraid to do something to the character which makes his looks less than perfect. And chemistry was wonderful too, they sizzled on the page.
I have to say that after reading this book, I can agree with Dave's advice on almost everything. It is common sense, straight talk that will work to improve your financial health, if (and that is important) you are willing to make changes in how you spend money. Dave is no miracle worker and so if you continue to overspend, you will not be financially healthy, even if you subscribe to something like Dave's financial advice of the day. You will have to make changes if you want or need to improve your financial situation.
3584 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed
She then goes on to offer an easy-to-understand formula for tapping into your intuition.
3395 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read a couple of the books in the Hawke series and have enjoyed them. Robert Vaughn is one of the better authors of western books.
6346 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked Allie's story and I'm sure there are many new and/or working mothers that can relate to the challenge and decision she faces.
1556 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great. Action packed book full of suspense and intrigue. Recommend this book to all who enjoy Navy stories. Bless the seal t e and.
Natalie S.
I received my Kindle Touch for Christmas 2011 and found this blog shortly after. I was floundering as I was looking through the thousands of free books that Amazon has listed. I found it tiresome and difficult to search Amazon looking for books that I really was interested in reading. I spent WAY too much time browsing through all the book offers and still wasn't finding exactly what I'd hoped (without a lot of effort.)
4456 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 From what I learned so far from the text, it's a good historical overview for individual interested in policy. It's easy to read and understand. I am truly enjoying the book so far.
3578 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 From the moment you read the first page you will be drawn into the dark swift flow of the books opium addicted Viscount.
The book has three parts each with chapters. The chapters are self enclosed novellas that could stand aloneas a matter of fact, for the fun of it they can be read in the order written or in the chronology of what they tell. Sort of like Rayuela by the Argentinean Julio Cortzar, which invites the reader to choose between a linear and a non-linear mode of reading.
8124 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am not ordering any more porn.
668 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 You can't go wrong with an Argeneau book. The plot the characters all make you want to continue to read.
3427 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Loved it! Gave me a better understanding of what it's like to have Schizophrenia. Very interesting.
10. Geography, geography and geography.
We therefore see that not only was it necessary to already have an existing industrial Capitalist division of labor before machines made their appearance, there also needed to be in existence the requisite financing for the new machines to come into existence, meaning a new industrial Capitalist financial setup (where market-based, higher, interest rates are the norm) was a necessary precursor for the emergence of industrial Capitalism.
The action is tense and riveting in this book. The main characters use intelligence and ingenuity to meet the overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable odds that face them. There are so many twists and turns and Halt, Will, Horace, Evanlyn & Erak step up to the challenge with their usual tenacity, sense of humor and strength of character.
9595 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these old mysteries! Mary Roberts Rinehart is one of the classic authors!
This book seriously needs a better editor. I mean, really. It's not a poorly edited book, but it's not well-edited. Nope. Maybe subsequent reprints have been updated. I can hope.
HIGHLY recommended for a fairytale get away!
669 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great way to start off a series. I did not put this down until I couldn't stay awake any longer and then I just started reading as soon as I woke up.
7170 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All I can say is that the EXPLOSIVES were going off at the very beginning. Ms. Hubbard that was some great writing. I am so looking forward to going on to my next book. You keep that great writing up because I love the twist and turns of each story. For this reason, I give you a 5 star, plus, plus, plus.
414 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I remember reading the Communist Manifesto thirty years ago when I was at University. At the time it seemed tedious and impenetrable. Recently I re-read it and was amazed at how clear it seemed and what an effective piece of propaganda it was and how clear was the writing.
Editing/Formatting: 4 3/4 Stars
Although the novel is classified as young adult, it feels appropriate for all ages. It's not "dumbed down" as compared with Marillier's adult books, so it felt appropriate for an adult audience. On the other hand, there's no sex and violence is alluded to rather than shown, so it's fine for younger readers as well.
I like the characters in this book. Cassandra is a strong woman for the times, though not as strong as women of today. She does lean on her family but it is reasonable given it is the 1800's. Cassandra's father is another character I could identify with and probably know people just like him. (Maybe me?) This is one of the compelling parts of Gold Fever. Many of the characters are real enough the reader can relate to them easily.
6515 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Albert Simon has not let me down yet for good reading
"The Brief, Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" fits squarely in this framework. Many reviewers have noted that the book more or less follows the youth and young adulthood of a Dominican-American named Oscar who grows up poor in Paterson, New Jersey, in the 1990s. But I feel that this severely understates the richness of the book. Oscar's life is only one of numerous complicated and "wondrous" plotlines, and, to my way of thinking, not necessarily even the most interesting.
I took some notes so I won't forget where to find this information when I refer back to this book:
Secretary mistress, convenient wife is a story of a wealthy man, Fabian, who wants an heir and finds himself attracted to his secretary. He proposes a loveless marriage, but instead promises safety, security, financial stability in return he wants children. He likes Laura and the way she is with Children, he figures she would be a good mother to his children. Laura agrees to the marriage but soon finds out that she wants more out of her marriage than he is willing to give. Laura leaves...
So 4 stars for being a decent enough short story on its own.
4086 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Premise was enjoyable, but really needs some fleshing out. I find the "trilogy" part a bit misleading as the story was at most a novelette with a disappointing denouement. Perhaps there are more installments to come? I hope so, as it leaves you hanging for a bit more.
8411 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wyatt Haines is a businessman. He believes in logic, in keeping his business in the black, and football. However, he's beginning to believe, maybe just a little, that his recently acquired property is haunted. So finally, his hippie-esque secretary convinces him to call a ghost exterminator to take care of his little infestation problem. Jo Banks is very, very good at her job. She can see ghosts, even send them on to the afterlife. But she's never seen anything like Wyatt's new house. And no matter what she does, nothing is going to plan, including the fact that two ghosts escape and hide inside Wyatt. Now Jo has to de-spirit Wyatt's home, get the ghosts out of his body, and keep herself from falling for his uptight attractive form. Does the self-proclaimed freak have what it takes? And can the ever logical Wyatt finally lose that stick up his rear-end?
6845 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although lacking allegiance to current levels of political correctness, provided a believable and sympathetic depiction of life on the South Dakota frontier.
The writing style was excellent; I forgot the writer, the page and found my mind there with the boy fishing for trout in the stream. I felt his hungry belly and his concern for his family and his ambition to assist ease the poverty. Montgomery not only showed the character of the boy and the surroundings but also the character of the support characters. In a short story the reader has an example of writing at its best. And this was only the first story in the book.
Thank you
5040 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Never knew there was more than the T.V. Oz.
4050 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought this book for Book #14 in the In Death series, Interlude in Death. I liked JD Robbs story and found that although short, it was very entertaining. Eve and Roarke are "off planet" for a seminar when faced with murder. She is forced to go head to head against an ex-cop considered a hero.
I enjoyed reading the book and she offers some great support for using your intuition, along with good stories about some famous and not-so-famous people who relied on their intuition with good results or ignored their intuition with negative results.
I find this to be fairly accurate! While I was reading I was trying to guess who was what disorder and came fairly close! I found it so interesting that an author would be able to include such adult topics into a kids book.
I got this book after picking up the Children of the Goddess series also by R.G. and I'm definitely glad that I did. I've got Surrender Dorothy (book 2) in my sights as we speak, along with everything else my new favorite author has penned.
In addition, I adored Horatia's hapless, wastrel brother, Pelham and his simple-minded, but dependable, friend Pommeroy. They get completely wrapped in Horry's scrapes and are extremely kind and supportive by offering her their services and assistance. I loved the comical succession of escapades and screwball schemes they took us through! Moreover, their verbal exchanges are highly amusing and quite farcical (especially since at least one of them is usually inebriated!)
8663 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story has an amazing storyline that completely draws you into. You cannot help falling in love with the characters and feeling all of their emotions as if they were you. This story sucks you in and I couldn't put it down until the end. I cannot wait for the next book!
It is perfectly ok for you not to believe in these curses, these superstitions. They believe in you. That is enough.
1138 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Aislinn Campbell has done her best to keep from becoming too attached to anyone. Running from her ex has her moving from place to place after several months but for the first time she is unable to remain detached from the people around her. To complicate matters even further, she's falling for her boss and has witnessed his death in a clairvoyant vision.
I recommend a front to back page reading if you're having s bad day or week.
As always the sex is a main aspect of the story and a strong point of force of it. It's masterly written, very arousing but not crude: J.L. Langley has the ability to get you excited (yes for real) without being graphic. Reading her sex scenes you have not the feeling to read an "hot to do" guide, and despite it, you are reading a good and explicit sex scene.
There is much interesting introspective debate here with the pros and cons of various explanations considered, but this philosophical approach makes the book interesting for academic study but less accessible for the general reader.
4735 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved that the hero is blind. The author did a great job describing things from his POV. Overall it was well written and a good story.
3855 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this short read.
6357 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved all three of these books. I like how they all had a christian theme to them. I like how you get to know the whole family a bit. I was sad to see them end.
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6149 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book I liked from when I started reading. Along the way however I notice that some scenes and situations were familiar, I like where it was going but was a bit disappointed by the last 3rd of the story as it became kind of ridiculous in some places. However, I did enjoy it and will be reading the sequel. The Berry sister were my favorite part
Shane refuses to give up his medicine and life in Las Vegas. Megan can't imagine living outside of her pack. Refusing to give Shane an ultimatum, Megan vows that she won't press him for more than he can give, even though each day without him breaks her heart into tiny pieces.
3737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another masterpiece that has been written by a great author hopefully he will make more than 12 books for the series.
I like the author's other endeavors, not this one though.
1241 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I also found it horrible and I am glad I got it from the public library. I was embarrassed to write an honest review since the book got so many awards,, but since I saw that other people felt the same it gave me courage. I didn't connect and it failed to engage me.
6866 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Definitely a great read if you like the series! This is just one of the many paranormal romance authors that i ready. You can read them out of order but may make more sense if you start from the beginning.
2239 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read, re-read, and have shipped this book to others I care about.
6649 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a fan of this author. My son loves his werewolf series. I was pleasantly surprised to read a love story written by a man and it be so clean and pure. I really felt all the characters were believable and felt their emotions. There is an unexpected twist in this story that I found original to this type of story. It's a brilliant move by this author and makes me want to read even more of his work. If you love a good faith-based, clean romance, pick this one up.
Kelly McCullough has created a new subgenre in science fantasy with a fascinating blend of magical, mythological and computer elements mixed into a rollicking adventure filled with wild and wicked humor and nonstop action (and a dash of romantic relief). Read it!
3235 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Nice introduction to the series. A bit slow, but an OK read.
1280 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I really couldn't get into this book...so much family drama and not really a good story for me at least.
In The Bite of Silence, Nixie's best friend Twyla, Admin. Assistant for the mayor of Meier's Corners, is off to the Big Apple for a little New Year's Eve partying. When she boards the plane, however, she finds the object of her most delicious fantasies seated in first class. Niko is tall, dark, and destructively gorgeous...and Twyla's also pretty sure he's a vampire...but he's stubbornly refused to give her the time of day since he moved to town, so a two hour flight with the vamp is JUST what the vacation gods ordered. But Niko's not as unaffected by the delectable and funny Twyla as she thought...and her "vacation" surely isn't going to go as smooth as she'd hoped when she realizes that someone's trying to turn all the vampires in NYC into slavering, bloodthirsty beasts as the ball drops on the New Year and Twyla and Niko are the only two who can stop a madman from destroying them all.
2031 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After months as prisoners and then slaves of the Skandians, Will and Evanlyn (in reality, Princess Cassandra of Araluen in disguise) have escaped - with a little help from Erak, the senior Jarl who first captured them. The imprisonment has not been kind to Will. As a yard slave, the apprentice Ranger was made an addict of the toxic and mind-numbing warmweed and it has taken most of the winter to drive the drug from his system. Now Will, though horribly weakened, is back in his right mind and his return has come not a moment too soon. The spring thaw has finally arrived in the frozen north and Will and Evanlyn must resume their difficult journey toward Araluen and freedom.
9202 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I read all three books and they were entertaining but very slow to develop. Once you get where your being led you not suprised. I lost Intrest several times and had to leave it and come back. The good new is that it was no charge. I guess you get what you pay for
The Horse. 'Nuff said.
other books in this series ....
Determined to teach her husband a lesson for his interference, she defies his wishes attending a masked ball. Escorted by Lethbridge, he sees their friendship as the perfect opportunity to ruin her reputation and punish Drelincourt for thwarting his elopement with his sister Louisa years before. Horry tempts Lethbridge with cards, bending his resistance by scandalously agreeing to offer a lock of her hair if he wins. Unbeknownst to Horry, her husband has followed her to the ball, overhears their conversation and intercedes by stepping on her dress and ripping it. While she is away he disposes of Lethbridge and exchanges his costume with his own. Returning, Horry loses badly at cards and must give Lethbridge/Rule his winnings. Penitent, she concedes the bet which is met with a stolen kiss. Furious, Horry rushes away running into Lady Caroline Massey who recognizes her. Certain that her husband's mistress will reveal to him that his wife was at the ball, she confesses all to him first. The Earl in turn reveals his charade. Discovering that he has fallen in love with his wife, how will he court and convince her that love is much better than a marriage of convenience?
It was enjoyable to read, informative without being pedantic, and surprising the number of things that native English speakers manage to screw up on a regular basis.
3002 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a thorough presentation by Pastor Macarthur of the reality of the Lordship of Christ. Indisputable biblical evidence of the fact we must surrender to our Lord Jesus and demonstrate it in our lives. A must read book (another one!) by Pastor John Macarthur.
5638 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This bundle is all three of the Bakery sisters series by Susan Mallery. You will love all three books. It's a good set of books that show the authors talent. Love everything I have read from her.
style . 5/5
For me this was worth a read, and not just because it was free. Even if I'd paid for it, I'd have felt I got my money's worth.
4777 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 We are going to China next Fall, so I thought I would try out the Shanghai Daily, an English newspaper published in China.
7755 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 funny characters, fast action and a quick read for fun. Felt like the author had fun writing the book so you can have fun reading it.
7758 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the book. I liked the plot and Ialso liked the characters. It was a good and easy read.
This is light, funny, frothy reading.
This book is great. I even read the extra stuff in the beginning of the book which normally I don't do. Dave Ramsey is so transparent that you know that his plan will work. Since he went through a bankruptcy and then basically went through the baby steps he is teaching now, one has to know that he wants to help others so that they won't have to go through what he did. I loved reading the Total Money Makeover. It was so hard to put down so I read it in only a few days! Everything he says is straight forward so if you are not ready to change your life then don't read this book! The information will knock you down if you are not ready. I was ready and I will NEVER take out any more student loans or have any debt again!
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Vampire lovers will not want to miss out on this series! If you are a fan of werewolves or demons do not despair, there is a little something for you too. This is a paranormal series you can really dig your claws into!
The long-term solution to all this, for Marx and Engels, is elimination of bourgeois property and the property relations that capitalism has created. This is not to say that private property must altogether disappear, but private property as capital, as that which creates a two-class system of exploitation of labor by the bourgeoisie, certainly must cease to exist.
The premise was good, and since I am a lover or all IR/multicultural stories, I decided to give this a gander.
5406 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this story. My only complaint, and the reason that it didn't get 5 stars, is that it was so short. Other than that, it was a great book.
3658 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series is awesome!! My two sons and I fight over who gets to read the new one first!
+ Domitian
I really enjoyed Wildwood Dancing. It was the perfect combination of vampires, faeries, princesses (of a sort), romance and strong female characters. I have to admit, I have a thing for sensible female characters. I think it's why, in the end, I just couldn't stand Bella from the Twilight series. She just lacked the level headedness and down-to-earth qualities, while experiencing out of this world events, that I look for in a heroine. But I digress! Wildwood Dancing is a great start to what I think may be an interesting story about a group of sisters and their experiences. I really enjoyed the surprise twist (won't spoil it for you!) and the tenderness of emotion portrayed by Ms. Marillier's characters.
I'll be starting another Heyer book soon, I still loved the first book and I did enjoy this one in the sense of her writing and the other characters, it was simply Horry that drove me from this book.
9225 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although both books completely stand alone, in the series timeline, this story technically comes after Turn It Up: Turner Twins, Book 2 , which was released later and is Maxine's brother Max Junior's story. They really don't have to be read in order and you don't necessarily have to read both, but I promise the whole experience is greatly enhanced if you do. The Turner family is terrific and since Max Junior and his wife Tasha appear here a little bit, their story will make sense and have some meaning if you do. Plus, it's truly an awesome story - have Kleenex on hand.
The Cold Dish takes Walt back to a case that has haunted him for a couple of years. Sometimes justice isn't exactly fair and the punishment comes no where near fitting the crime. That was how most people felt about the boys involved in the rape case. That fact made finding a likely suspect in the death of one of the defendants almost impossible to narrow down. There were a lot of people who could have decided to become a vigilante and not blink an eye. That also meant that Walt probably knew the killer, which made his job even harder.
7848 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Started out hot then went downhill fast. She seems so feisty and willing to go after what she wants, then when she gets him all of a sudden she's pulling an about face and declaring he needs someone better. I hate Tstl heroines. Such a shame. Could have been a great story.
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Overall this was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it.
976 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful book, with good information. Will recommend this site to all my friends and family. Great job Amazon. Thank you for your site.
"Kossacks," as the members call themselves -- an ironic fun-poking at uninformed people who believe it when they are told these people are communists -- are an independent, spirited bunch with wide-ranging interests, talents, and employments. Hardly "just a bunch of kids," many are professional people (even some famous ones), and most of the diarists who rise to prominence behave professionally no matter what their age. Sincere and honest glimmers of personality shine through, however, which gives the writing a spirit, depth, and humanity that you'll never find in homogenized, regurgitated talking-points fare.
Jenica will have to travel between worlds to save her sister, her family and business, and to learn the years-old secrets of family betrayal that may have even greater consequences than they all ready have had.
The other thing is it is worn away by air friction and back down it comes as only one little flake due to the heat of air friction. Ya just never know do you??
6281 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining story about 3 college friends who live in a swanky neighborhood and who are in various stages of their love lifes.
Short and entertaining, Serengeti Heat was another great bit of PNR to come out of Samhain Publishing. The characters were charming and the setting was interesting. I definitely look forward to reading more from Vivi Andrews. My only negative regarding the book was that it wrapped up too nicely, but this is probably because of the word limit Samhain gives to these anthology novellas. I really expected a bit of back-lash from a few of the not-so-nice characters. "Meow" cat fight. Oh well.
ARABIAN PEARL captured my interest from the very first page and held me enthralled right to the end. I couldn't wait to delve into the rest of the groups stories!
Natalie S.
6455 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really like this series. This was a nice short story to add some depth to the characters. I look forward to more.
If you like action adventure fantasy this series is for you. The books get better as they go along as there is less need to detail the world and characters so don't be put off by some of the slow patches as you will need them to understand the later books in the series. Highly recommended.
8336 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this book is another great story by Elizabeth Lennox. However, I was constantly frustrated by the fact that all either one of the characters had to do to avoid this whole situation was tell the other their real names or look up a picture of their future partner. I mean, they are both royalty so it's not like they don't have their pictures out in the world press for anyone to see. Other than that, there were a few grammar, punctuation, and spelling problems along with a few instances of wrong word usage. (For instance in the beginning she says Queen Natasha has green eyes towards the end she says the queen has blue eyes.) There were very few of these mistakes though so over all it was a very enjoyable book to read. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys HEA romance stories.
9655 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book succeeds on every level. The characters are fully fleshed and multidimensional. The business plot is fascinating and although I don't know much about the industries involved, I believed every word. The problem that keeps the lovers apart never feels contrived, but a natural outgrowth of the situations in which they find themselves. I highly recommend Windfall. I see that Mr. Martin has an extensive catalog of books. I look forward to working my way through all of them.
As was I, Walt (only in my church's case, it was the rummage sale). I also could relate to his list of vehicles to forever despise that includes the 1950 yellow Studebaker on which he learned to drive. Actually, I learned on a '57 Chevy Bel Air (stick shift on the steering wheel), but my dad bought a maroon Studebaker close to the same vintage for me to drive from our farm to school my senior year. The car didn't smell much better than the school bus I rode for so many years, but it sure was less crowded.
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9785 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 A spunky, yet emotionally wounded woman with unexplained proficiencies in light weapons and vampire hunting and a tendency to make frequent "Buffy" references crosses paths with the hunky and emotionally wounded vampire. She hates vampires with a passion and he's been the witness to the genocide she's inflicting on his kind, but no big thing, cause the sexin' is so good! Then . . . danger - a bad vampire! Will they defeat the bad vampire and decide to let love find a way?
1025 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely loved this book. What a gorgeous fun book. It was very real and I would have been so disappointed if she didn't get togeher with him in the end - who wants that 'sensible' stuff - boring.
We've now had a puppy for nearly three months, and I wish I would have ordered this book before we got her. I have "Golden Retrievers for Dummies", which is great for details and quirks about her breed, but this puppy book gives more specific advice for dealing with puppy behaviors and training.
The Icebound Land: Rangers Apprentice Book 3
1409 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book deserves more than 5 stars! It is one of the best I've ever read. I cried like I lost a family member at times as I was reading it. Just a tremendous book.
11 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Books are supposed to be made of paper and ink. And reading this short story several years after its release certainly didn't help me recount most of the other NJO books, or what was going on.
The romance is handled gently. We see Mav's internal conflicts, until he realizes his real love for Duke.
Laurel quickly realizes that she's extremely attracted to Cal and for the first time in her life she's willing to put her heart on the line. Cal tries to play a tough-as-nails outlaw but there's a softer side to him. They spend a lot of time alone together after leaving the gang and neither of them regrets it when they become lovers. Cal assumes that their time together will come to an end when she returns home. Laurel has other ideas. She's determined to make a life with him and with her family's influence she's sure that it's a possibility. Is there any hope that he can escape his past and become the model citizen she's sure he can be?
1847 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have fallen in love with all the Brenda Jackson's books that I have read. This is my first Madaris book I loved the story true love will always prevail. Sometimes a man will try to degrade a woman for their inadequacies and that is what Scott tried to do to Lorren. Justin had his own issues but it all worked out ending with the birth a lovely baby girl and adoption of Vincent. 5 stars. Happy Reading!!!
350 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The original short-story by Harry Bates was so different that what was made into the 1951 movie and much more distant than the 2008 movie. The original title was "Farewell To the Master" and I won't spoil it by attempting to describe the plot in this review. Just take the word of an old SciFi-head that I enjoyed the story just as much as I did the '51 movie.
4739 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love to read Novellas when I am running short on time to sink deep into a book. This Novella made me wish that it was longer though...... The characters were well written in the amount of space they had and made me want to cheer for them and want to know more about Estrella's "cause." If you love Jane Porter, you will love this story with a heart as well as romance.
4577 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Following the highly humorous Accidental Werewolf, Dakota Cassidy brings us back to the color circle of Marty, Wanda, and Nina for another fun romp. Nina starts a new job as a dental hygenist. How could she know that the patient would have a vicious reaction to the numbing agent? The patient bites her, and she doesn't think much more about it until later. Later, as in the next evening when she finds she slept the day away, missed work, and woke up with fangs! Determined to get her humanity back, she gets her friends involved in her quest. Full of humor and likeable characters, you're sure to like this light paranormal read, if you can get past the vulgar language. I'm looking forward to reading Wanda's story next !
And there I come into the best part of the book, the vampires. Not silly cross fearing, no shadows bloodsuckers here. No there is a good scientific reason; Atlantis, scientist, nanobots into bloodstreams to cure illness, and those same nanos were just too good. Which left the people almost immortal, but in a need of blood not to die. The same nanos can be transferred from mother to child, and if you find you perfect mate. There you got, vampires created by mistake by a superior people. I loved the originality of this.
6374 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Tip his is probably the 'darkest' book I've read, but I loved it. Judgement is scary because its probably realistic and the reality of the book would be horrible. But it's so well written you cannot put it down, and you need to know what's going to happen.
7305 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kit is a protector. His people swore to watch over the Trueblood Clan and he takes his job seriously. Duty is a part of who he is. When he is called home he must answer the call, even if it could be his last.
5097 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had no particular reason for reading this book. I am not the owner of a puppy and I do not plan to own a puppy anytime soon. I think I was just attracted to the idea of reading about puppies, and I wanted to think structurally about how to train them in an effort to understand more about dog's behavior. I don't have a dog, but I love dogs! This book was fun and thorough. It covers the broader, social and development aspects of owning a puppy, as well as the specific order of operations for things like training your dog to perform this or that trick. -Ryan Mease
- I love the various covers. This is definitely a worthwhile series.
2586 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I don't know why, but I suddenly really wanted to read Winnie the Pooh. Just as fun to read now as it was when I was a kid. What a timeless piece of work.
9172 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great character development. The non humans were well thought out and they all meshed well into the story. I would reccomend this series to anyone who likes this genre. In fact I would reccomend any of the books I have rated to everyone who likes a good read.
While My Soul to Lose can be read at any point during the series, reading it prior to the first book offers a very different experience for readers than reading it at any point thereafter. But for new readers and fans of the series alike, this novella is an absolute must read.
I liked the story.
2049 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 ***mild spoilers ahead***
Heads than to each other :( almost ever scene was her stupid nosy boundary
7647 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the other reviewers said this book made them late for an appointment. I can identify with that! This was an amazing read. I loved it and actually tried to slow my reading for the last chapters because I didn't want the book to end (I tried!!). You will not be disappointed. There are a few typos but except for one, they are easy to skip over. Wonderful suspenseful story.
Overall this an amazing story borrowing classic fairy-tale and gothic horror elements and weaving them into a unique story all its own. The only reason I cannot give it five stars is that it foes seem a wee bit repetitive at time, it drags on at others, and then finally is just rushed here and there. Were it a little more balanced, it'd be perfect.
29 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I am so frustrated with Anita Shreve. I cannot imagine her personal life. She keeps writing about people who love the wrong people, marry for the wrong reasons and cannot communicate with one another.
Her name isn't really Alice. She used to be Kyla. She was 10 years old and thought the man was being so helpful. Now Kyla is dead because that is the only way to be with Ray. Her heart keeps beating, but it's dead. How can that be? Ray will kill her parents if she runs. If only they knew what happens when the door closes and he takes her. Sometimes he almost kills her and then kisses away the bruises, the bloodied lips, the torn flesh, the bite marks. She belongs to him. He is all-powerful, she is nothing. Ray's charm fools them all, but Alice knows:
The story starts off with the great 4 best friends attending a marriage of their good friend with his... 2 new wives - ok sure why not :) These girls seem to have fun together as well as with him, so it worked out ok for them.
At least Ranger Halt is desperate (and brave) enough to use the laws of his Kingdom to force it to his will as he seeks a way to go after his young ward and apprentice and bring him (and his partner) back home to safety.
I loved this book. I read it in 2 days and couldn't put it down. Great plot twists that I didn't see coming. Some puncution and grammer errors, but they didn't get in the way of the story. It does answer the question about why some attornyes will work for clients that they know are guilty. Great Read!
I really enjoyed this book and would love to read Chantay's story.
4043 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The last story didn't have an ending and I just couldn't get into the second story. The first and third story were good
Okay some people are going to say this book is cheesy, some are going to say they acted too immature, others are going to say the dialog isn't historically accurate. Few of us believe in love at first sight but this is romantic FICTION. One must suspend hard reality for a time when reading fiction don't you think? I say the story was sexy, hot, heartwarming, with an HEA.Oh yeah there's a couple of really good sex scenes in the story too. I loved the Epilog.
6203 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The historical embellishments were wonderful. Also, these characters came to life just as the ones in the previous novels. The description throughout these books encourages me toward my dream of seeing Scotland.
257 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am reading this book in a women's Bible study at church and this book is awesome! I highly recommend it for anyone who is inspiring for a closer relationship with Christ.
Yet inside her, is there still a glimmer of compassion? Alice herself barely knows.
But let me tell you the part that really got me about this story. There is NO character growth on Nina's part. There is no maturity attained. There is nothing. Not only that, she doesn't plan on maturing, on allowing for growth. At the very end of the book, right before they marry, Nina recounts all of her character flaws, both in her head and out loud to Vampire Hunk. Every.last.one.of.them. And Vampire Hunk rejoices in her difficult personality. Seriously, dude. This may be charming now because as Vampire Hunk you are used to people bowing and scraping and kissing up to you. How charming that she doesn't. But let me tell you, that will get old fast. You can't even say hello to this woman without her getting upset. You can't give her a gift without her doubting its sincerity.
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7738 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 this book was just silly and made no sense plot was not good enough for me. I expected more and it was a short novel
I think this writer has some talent, which is another reason for 2 1/2 stars, but the story needs to be fleshed out further next time.
What sets this book apart is its humor. I found myself chuckling very frequently at some really LOL moments. I must have a strange sense of humor because most books others consider funny don't even get me to crack a smile. Whatever. This series does.
3378 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hawke, without a soul, goes against a childhood friend who was also in the same regiment as Hawke. Good story.
2241 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a classic book that should be read by anyone wanting to use the powers of the mind to attract wealth. This book lays the foundation for abundance by explaining that true prosperity is created inwardly before it is manifested in the physical world. My favorite chapter is the one on Gratitude. Although this book was written many years ago, it is so effective that it is still referred to in contemporary teachings and literature. Review submitted by Eddie Coronado, author of the Amazon.com book titled Manifest Your Millions: A Lottery Winner Shares his Law of Attraction Secrets
I salute her for her courage all these years and how despite describing herself as a Living Dead Girl, she lived and made sure her family stayed always safe at all costs.
8260 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Joe and Colt have a long history together. From grade school through prison--yes prison--where they were wrongly imprisoned. Once they served their time, they decided they were going to hunt down the man that put them there and settle the score. Heck they could kill the man and no one could do a thing, as they already served time for the crime. When they find him they don't expect to find a little spitfire of a woman standing up to him.
This was a haunting tale of a young girl's abduction. Haunting because there really is no other way that I can describe a story that will stay with me until the end of my days. You'll never forget this story no matter how much you try. I simply could not put this book down. I wanted "Alice" to be free. After getting through half of this story I realized there was only one way that she would ever truly be free.
it is never easy for a gay athlete to come out as he could lose all his fans and sponsors. But TA focuses more on the erotica side, the tauntings from fellow players, reporters more a side issue. And it works as this man writes the sex scenes so well. And it is rare to have a well over 6 feet basket ball player being 100% bottom even if an agressive bottom in a relationship. Interesting main and side characters and I look forward to more in this series.
5327 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of my all-time paranormal romance series. Each and every book in this series is extraordinarily well written and perfectly edited. Ive fallen in love with psychic medium Victor Bane and his cop partner Jacob Marks. Full of fascinating secondary characters. Clever quirky stories, solid world building, just the right amount of sex. This series just gets better and better. Highly recommended.
7622 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A long time favorite from my childhood.
7217 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OMG !!! If you love humans that love to have a good test then
4459 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 this was a horrible read. writing was bad, plot was hard to follow, and ending with a sentence that says this is the end of the book "dear readers"?? complete waste of my time.
6823 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Not a fan. I like to play for relaxation, but this one is not what I thought it was. Deleted it from my library.
522 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great read from Allison Brennan. I started with the Lucy Kincaid series & went back to the beginning & even though I know how some things will work out, I am never disappointed. I love to find out not only who the bad guy is, but the why!
Ronald Reagan
609 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book about the Argeneau Vampires. This was a new take of the average vampire story that I throughly enjoyed. I cannot wait to read about the rest of the family. Greg is brought in to cure Lissianna's phobia of blood, which is hard to have when you need it to survive.
2872 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 For quality of writing, character development, and plot, I would have given this book 5 stars. The following marred my appreciation:
4953 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellant!
two hefty price jumps in short order. at 14.99 I would get it but not at double the price.
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3001 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lordship Salvation is what this book is about and MacArthur spends a great deal of time and effort explaining it and also citing many scripture that defend the doctrine. Frankly anyone that seriously reads this book will leave persuaded that Lordship Salvation is Biblical. Far too many reject LS in ignorance, tradition, or rebellion sadly, but this book is the best written book defending Lordship Salvation.
4847 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The follow-up to Shoe Addicts Annonymous is not a direct sequel, but does have one character, Sandra that recurs. The main plot involves the mistakes that a group of women make while in Las Vegas (one of whom is Sandra's sister, Tiffany). Tiffany splurges on clothes that she cannot return, Abbey gets blackmailed by a former boyfriend, and Loreen accidentally hires a male prostitute and then gambles to try to win some money. In order to get their financial situations back on track, they follow Tiffany's idea to work as phone sex operators like her sister used to do. Along the way, the three bond and work on solving their relationship issues. There is also some scenes where Sandra uses a dating service and has a string of horrible dates.
8268 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very tasteful! I would definitely recommend this to my friends. It's something about having your carefully laid plans shot to the ground. Completion can come when you least expect it. I won't spoil the story for you but if you're looking for something to capture your attention from beginning to end, then The Knife's Edge will do it. It's a short story but very good!
A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing, Ninth Edition
Lissianna Argeneau finds a hot and sexy man tied to her bed. At first she thinks he is a light snack for her but he is really there as a present from her mom. Seems her mom thinks he can treat her phobia. Poor Liss faints at the sight of blood, which is a problem for a Vampire.
In short, sort of an unremarkable reading experience. I don't think Ill be continuing on to see what becomes of old Walt. It seems from some of the reviewers say that the series from A and E is actually better than the book. Not sure if this is the case, but maybe Ill try a few episodes and see.
8520 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 just as described
I received an ebook from the author for the purpose of an honest review. All comments are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
The strong points of this book include a very nice subplot involving Garrett's sister Becky arriving in London for her first Season, the Duke's apparent decline into insanity, and Fisk's real identity and motivation. Ms. Haymore did her homework in regards to 19th century British marital law and the medical condition known as amnesia, and it showed. The ending is not a wholly happy one, which may turn some readers off, but it was believable, given the main characters' predicaments.
2210 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I keep thinking I will find the original thinker who "discovered" that you can attract things to you intentionally and unintentionally so you must harness your thoughts and energy. A lot of books reference this one and it is inspiring but, alas, he is not the originator of this idea either. Still, he speaks about the subject passionately and it's a good foundational book to read if you are into Quantum Physics.
--The post-climax material struck me as a bit out of character.
Paradise Alley : A Novel
3988 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You can use these ideas to attract money or anything you desire through the Law of Attraction. This is an excellent, updated program that was originally written many years ago. Nevertheless, these concepts are still valid and reliable as they were many decades ago. I highly recommend!
22 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 At the turn of the 19th century into the 20th, 30-year-old, Thrupps College teacher Nicholas Van Tassel is involved in a restaurant fire. Also a victim is Etna Bliss, visiting niece of a fellow professor. Assisting her and her aunt home, the usual staid and controlled Nicholas is so smitten, he courts and asks Etna to marry him. She turns him down. He's distraught. Startled and flattered by his reaction, Etna accepts his proposal for she can't believe a man could love her so. Thus the love affair is one-sided from the beginning.
Because he looks ten years older than his true age, Frank is able to pass as an adult. He learns to make and cash bogus checks and begins traveling around the country disguised as an airline pilot. His quick wits keep him a few steps ahead of the FBI as he also impersonates a doctor, a lawyer--even on occasion an FBI agent. The story becomes incredible as he organizes and conducts a phony European "goodwill ambassador tour" unwillingly funded by his favorite airline. Frank is finally apprehended, does time in a series of European prisons, and escapes while being returned to the United States. His life becomes less eventful as he is finally recaptured, serves more time, and ends up putting his forging skills to work for the FBI to catch other criminals.
7393 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like her stories. They are light but hold your interest. I read for fun and they are!! I found her from some of the deals of the day and now I look for her books.
As the author emphasises, the daily ACTIONS one takes while keeping one's specific goals constantly in mind are the keys to riches.
Carrie McGavock is a haunted woman. Three of her children dead, she wanders the halls of her rambling plantation home, Carnton, with only her two remaining children, her faithful slave Mariah and a large bottle of laudanum for company.
Until now, the secret of the portal has been safe in Wildwood Dancing (2007) by Juliet Marillier.
This book does stand alone, but a reader will benefit from reading the previous ones. While I really enjoyed the last one, this book has more depth and much richer character development, especially in Remi. He is flawed, loving, vulnerable and in need of someone to care for him for a change. Jake is that person, but first they both must deal with the very real danger Remi's brother Sterling is in from their abusive father, Dirk. In their efforts to find evidence against Dirk so they can take Sterling away, Jake and Remi uncover a mystery revolving around an incident when Remi was a teen. And incident so horrifying, Remi's mind completely blocked it out - except for the dream he keeps having. There is a lot of action regarding the mystery, and plenty of Langley's trademark hot sex. Langley also expands on her werewolf mythos, with new insight into alpha and omega status within the pack. This was hinted at in the first short story, "With Love" in the anthology Hearts from the Ashes . There is a lot to enjoy here in addition to the romance.
A fair warning: This book does deal with strong subject matter and violence. Young or sensitive readers might want to select an alternate book or parents of such readers may want to read this book with their young adults.
7872 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I can understand why more readers haven't discovered H.P. Lovecraft. Many of today's readers prefer the sudden shock of horror featured in modern horror stories and films to Lovecraft's slowly building sense of unease. Lovecraft is the foul breath across the back of the neck or the cold hand that brushes your's in the dark. In other words, it takes a bit of work to appreciate Lovecraft's stories. Written mostly in the 1920s and '30s, Lovecraft may seem a bit outdated, but getting to know his tales is worth the effort.
8969 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Usually three (or more) somes aren't my style, but this was free, it was spicy, and I was curious, so I gave it a shot. I was really surprised by this one. The emotion was very well done. It ends up being an albeit very different but very sweet romance. Their love and devotion to each other was very real, their attraction palpable, and the heroine was fabulous. Her "voice" really leapt off the page, which made her a very real person. Was a very enjoyable read in this sense. It hooked me from the beginning and kept me reading.
Frank Tuttle's writing is eloquent, yet concise. A true master of prose.
4383 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My, my, my my........Good lord Kallysten you sure know how to bring a reader to the edge. I immediately formed a perfect picture in my mind of Bret, Lisa and Leo and watching it play out before me in the written word just proved to me that as far as an erotic paranormal writer goes, you are on top. The story maybe short but the reader will not feel short changed when finished. I guess if there are really vampires out there, they need somewhere to go where they can let their hair hang down and not hide what they are but revel in it. Somewhere that humans can mingle, vampires can dine and all enjoy what the other has to offer can be found On the Edge.
9721 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was beautiful. The characters will hook you and drag you into this story, which is a personal drama, a murder mystery, a detective story and an all around fine piece of writing! I absolutely loved it.
He also provides several examples of justices who stayed in power after they seemingly had dementia issues or otherwise didn't fulfill their duties appropriately. In addition, he reviews the likes of former justices like Hugo (KKK) Black and Felix Frankfurter (who aided the career of notorious spy Alger Hiss).
8731 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Yes, that is my question! Izzy had so many warnings to NOT go into those woods, why did she persist??? Scary, scary, scary. But this reader thoroughly enjoyed it. The story really picked up about halfway through when all things began happening at once. Dead animals began showing up on Izzy's doorsteps and she became so frightened she was afraid to go to work! Was it the work of some madman? Her old boyfriend? Or the thing in the woods? Don't read this late at night, you'll be looking into the shadows until daybreak! Highly recommended for a good scary read.
Written before modern inspirational how-to books. Upon reflection, the core principles for constant reflection on specific intense desire and ceasless daily action are the same as more modern works.
Boyer rejects the standard sociological and psychological explanations of religion. He doesn't deny that religion have social or psychological aspects, indeed, one of the reasons why religion is so pervasive is precisely that it fits right into our social relations. However, Boyer believes that we must dig deeper. For instance, why aren't all our social relations completely secularized? After all, *some* of them are, showing that religion isn't absolutely necessary. So why is it so widespread? Boyer also wants to know why some supernatural concepts are more common than others. Why are religious beliefs about gods and spirits, rather than singing islands or talking cats? All these concepts are equally counter-intuitive.
Even though this book is only a short novel, it is soooooo worth reading. The story is entertaining, the characters are adorable, the humor is really funny and well you just need to buy it to see why it is sooooooo hot ummm.....good!
+ Claudius
3445 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Karim Spencer is a successful financial advisor with a live-in girlfriend and young son. He is living the life that he always wanted until the demons of his past start to get the best of him. Karim's brother Omar took the fall for a murder that he committed. Karim has tried everything in his power to try to get his brother out of prison but the countless appeals haven't worked. Karim comes up with plan to finally free Omar but this decision may cost him his life. Karim's sister Nadiah has made a lot of bad decisions as a single mother. She can't control her wayward teen son and wants Karim to step in to help her save him from the streets. Nadiah is also trying to finally get a decent job and be the mother that she should have been years ago. But is it too late?
6841 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lite reading
6005 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great little read! My friend suggested I read it first before getting into the books as she did. She was right! It's a quick read, & a great explanation to an intricate storyline. This series is written in time with the Mercy Thompson books. Some of the same characters are mentioned. It centers around the same wolf family.
Its a book that stays with you after you read it.
5360 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 HEA excellent job. Can't say enough great things about it, you just have to read it. Worth every minute and every penny.
Author of "Fast Escape" Released on Kindle Dec. 4, 2013
8492 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book was lacking a number of quotes that I expected. Since I am of an older generation, many of those quoted were unfamiliar to me.
488 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sudden Death is the excellent and exciting first romantic suspense book in the F.B.I Trilogy series written by author Allison Brennan.
While there are some distracting holes in the story (How does Mary make a living as a pretty much part-time reporter at a local weekly magazine? How does she spend a week with a handsome stranger in Maine with only the clothes on her back?, etc.), the characters are memorable, endearing, and real. Even non-knitters will be sucked into the unfolding stories and stick with it until the end -- and maybe even learn to knit along the way.
7613 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I always buy everything from amazon. Best Price Products and shipping anywhere-go Prime it pays for itself a hundred times over!!
'The great thing about being dragged up is that there is no one to blame. We are entirely free range. We are human beings in the raw. Some survive better than others, that is all.'
3464 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was recommended to me by a good friend and I was not disappointed with the content. The author exposes and questions so many things in our daily lives. To find that place where we can truly be satisfied with who we are and the things in our life.
assistant. The receptionist hates her and her first patient bites her.
482 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great suspenseful novel. Great read
7078 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 3rd time and still enjoyed reading it. I have read her hard and covered books now I am going to enjoy reading them in e-book format.
4677 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book had me hooked from the beginning! The characters were great, the sex was hot and I can't wait to read more from thus author!
2183 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Principle based, action demanded, with some application examples.
5853 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Several typos but the stories are still there
If all the machines created throughout the history of man were to have been kept within the confines of the minds of their creators, that is never manufactured, would such machines be imputed with value in a Marxist sense? Yes, they should equal the POTENTIAL value of their labor.
9928 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Facebook changed the way we communicate with each other. You really aren't dating someone unless you're facebook officlal. It's something that still amazes me as I was in college when facebook blew up.
I enjoyed the over the top characters such as Lola the cabaret dancer, Frances the supercilious and expensive cousin, Fay the longsuffering wife, the Vicar's wife in all her righteous indignation, and Camille the spiteful cat of a guest. But to balance all these out, I found Dinah a splendid and sparkling foil with her spot-on observations and diverting dialogue.
2832 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Don't even think about picking up this book. A complete waste of time and money. This is my second attempt at reading one of Dakota Cassidy's books (see my review of The Accidental Werewolf). This is just about the cheesiest writing I've ever come across. Terrible dialogue, a pathetic attempt at humor that prompts pity, and very very forgettable and flat characters. Silly plot (practically nonexistent). 339 pages of pure fluff and elementary writing. Not even worth buying as a throw away beach read.
Now I DO consider myself to be Omnireligious-- I go to many different houses of worship (Christian and non-Christian) and I have personally found much wisdom and inspiration in the underlying Truths of these religions -- Truths which have also enabled me to see a "double wisdom" in many of Jesus' sayings.
Writing Style: 5 Stars
~The Rebecca Review
3970 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've heard about this book for a while and finally grabbed it as part of my New Years resolution. Wow is all I can say. There is a lot of philosophy in this book that is very counter cultural and even hard to swallow at times but it really is the path to financial freedom. There really is a science to riches and if you have the courage to put these words into practice you will create the life you want.
Basically shifter sees/meets/smells or hears their mate and its on! If the mate is human, one bite starts the conversion. The shifters are diverse and they inter-marry other species. The main rule is - don't let the humans know who you are. Apparently that doesn't work too well in Halle.
1925 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book four of this famous series of YA Fantasy books is a solid and highly entertaining adventure yarn for the young and old book lover alike. Book three ended with the escape and apparent liberation of Will and Evanlyn from a life of drugs and slavery, respectively, and it is not long into this fine adventure story (book four) when they are finally blessed with some much needed personal success by reacquainting themselves with old friends. And a highly emotional scene that is guaranteed to be for all concerned.
5450 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought these after reading the Halle Shifters. This was good but not as good as them.....a bit under developed story and character wise but regardless still enjoyable
to the anesthesia at the dentist office. Now he will do what he can to
If you have read many of my previous reviews, you have probably figured out already that Shelley Bradley, aka Shayla Black, is one of my very favorite authors. Well, there is good reason for that - her writing absolutely rocks! There seems to be no end to the worlds this author can dream up or the characters that speak to her. She can write sweet, she can write spicy, and she usually combines the two in a way that stirs both the loins and the heart with equal fervor.
5453 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 First off, I must say A. McKinnon either is not reading this series, or cannot see the humor in the Halle Puma series. This one was short, which is my only complaint. This series is adorable, charming, enertaining and sexy. Light, fluffy fun which does not warrant a long, overly wordy and dull review. Got a couple of free hours and want some fun? Read Sweet Dreams!
1996 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read. Kept interest AT keen level throughout. Enjoy good book without sex and bad language. Recommend for youth readers
Garrett, the Duke of Calton, fell in love and had been happily married to Sophie for four years when he is called to duty to fight in the battle of Waterloo where he is wounded and presumed dead. Seven grief stricken years pass, and during that time best friends Sophie and Tristan, the new Duke of Calton, find solace in each others arms, fall in love and marry.
4139 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book is written by a full blooded heretic and one that seeks to destroy the gospel with his hell bound false doctrines (Gal 1:8). This man is one of the biggest heretics alive today as he clearly teaches another gospel message. To counter the lies of this hell bound message taught in this book check out the books Christ Among other gods by Erwin Lutzer, Jesus Among other gods by Ravi Zacharias, and Invasion of other gods by David Jeremiah.
3777 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The 3rd installment of John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series picks up right where the first two left off. Flanagan is one of the most talented authors I've read in a long time. His ability to create memorable characters, unpredictable plot twists, and vivid images is unbelievable. The dialog is witty, and I was not able to put this one down. Will, the Ranger's apprentice, and Princess Cassandra have been taken as slaves and are on their way to Skandia. Halt and Horace set off to find them and meet their own set of challenges. This is a must read series and I recommend it to anyone!
5349 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 LOVEDDDDDDD IT couldn't put this book down from start to finish had to get up early the next morning and finish reading 1:30am thats how good it was for ME. this book for me was a surprise didn't think it would be this good great read must have for a collection.
1373 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Brynn has been invited to teach Kindergarten at the Laurivenia Academy. What she doesn't know is that it doesn't exist. Not only that, but she's really going to be a nanny to a five-year old girl. Kissing good bye her plans to travel and see the country goodbye, she also plans to say goodbye to the man who lured her here under false pretenses. Until she meets his daughter. Once she does, she knows that she cannot leave.
8557 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Marinelli always delivers a good story and I really enjoyed this book. If you are looking for a good read this is it
5792 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Going against all social and moral conventions of the Regency, with a little James Bond thrown in, is what describes this book. I do feel, however, that perhaps less current language, would have made the story a little more grounded. As it is, I wlll read at least 1 other book in the series.
Natalie S.
This is the second time that I've had the pleasure of reading 'Trading in Danger' and I must admit I loved it as much, if not more than when I read it for the first time. In thinking this, I realise that it is most probably because the first time - if I recall aright - I practically devoured the book in one sitting! This time I had the time to savor and enjoy all of Ms. Moon's nuances in her storytelling; And good story-telling at that.
1314 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "You really want to know what being an X-Man feels like? Just be a smart bookish boy of color in a contemporary U.S. ghetto. Mamma mia! Like having bat wings or a pair of tentacles growing out of your chest."
I needed to find the fourth book and I called your help line and the next day it appeared on my list I might like to read.
I am seriously going to have to quit reading certain categories of novel - novels which have titles like The Mermaid Chair and The invention of Wings. Anything which won a 'medal' is out. Medals are for heroes. I see nothing heroic and everything formulaic about the bulk of such pretentious novels. What else can we ditch? Well, anything which includes a female name in the title (with few exceptions), such as An Abundance of Katherines, and especially if the name does double duty, such as Looking for Alaska. Anything which includes 'dreams' or 'stars' in the title, such as The Fault in Our Stars. Anything which uses a bad or sad and weak metaphor, such as Paper Towns.
The first book started slow and was just a little disappointing. The main characters were rather wimpy, and the Vampires (in all of the books) are quite weak and susceptible to injury compared to what most of us are used to reading. I was wondering at that point whether I was going to have to struggle through the rest of the books. Dialogue sometimes seemed a little stilted and awkward.
Reminiscent of epic tales of old such as Gilgamesh and Hercules, sent on a quest to find something, David Wisehart brings together a band of misfits on the search for the Holy Grail. At first the Knight de Roma reads like a hero of old, surviving insurmountable odds, you begin to wonder if he is even human. Each character is brought to the forefront for their own sad, sorry tale, ending in a sort of reclamation.
6663 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this book. Jennifer LaBreque is a wonderful author. I've been reading her books and many others in the blaze series for years.
Buy the book and learn the differences. They are critical to know in this day and age.
The Facebook Effect, is really a story of delirious success, both financial and world changing. Even for those not so keen on geekery and computers, the political wrangling of the company supplies plenty of drama. For those heavily into Facebook, or at least who have been keeping up with the web app's changes over the past few years, you'll enjoy reading about the developments you've already experienced from the side of the developers - in particular I loved the irony when the `newsfeed' was added it allowed users easy access to groups they might want to join, which promptly lead to mass numbers joining anti-newsfeed groups.
"Bearskin" is one that isn't in every collection of Grimm's Tales, and I found it enjoyable. I prefer the stories like this and "The Six Swans", in which the day is won through persistence and cleverness. Also, he cheats the devil, which is always a nice touch. Many of these stories are solved through nothing more interesting than dumb luck.
All of our young heroes have to take on more responsibility and come up with ideas to help save Skandia; it was great to see our heroes shoulder these responsibilities with grace. Having Halt in the book for the majority of the story was great, he is my favorite character of the bunch.
5743 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 With all of the literature that exists about WWII, Hitler, and the Holocaust, it is amazing that this is the first time I have every heard of a man named Hans Litten. Benjamin Carter Hett's biography, "Crossing Hitler: The Man Who Put the Nazis on the Witness Stand" offers remarkable insight into a man who was determined to stand up against Nazi policy, even at the risk of his own life and law career. While this biography does focus on Litten's examination of Hitler during the Eden Dance Palace trial, it offers further insight into the lawyer's life and German law.
6615 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this story a year ago. It grabs you from the very beginning and never let's go. Here it is a year later and I still remember how I felt when reading this book. Definitely not a waste of time or money. Kudos Stan Morris!
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1610 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved to read his stories about Hawke.
Overall, an interesting read if you want background on Ancient Roman life.
3672 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Setting up a series can be kinda boring sometimes but this was not. Loving the main characters immediately made loving book series all the more easy
+ Vitellius
The actual narration of the story is quite enjoyable. While anyone under the age of 40 (such as myself) might not get even half the slang terms and idioms, and while Abagnale has one hell of an advanced vocabulary, his style is easy going, charming, and logical. Oftentimes, the boom reads less like an autobiography (which it really isn't) and more like a very simple first person novel.
8. Renee Michaels' sexually adventurous, but basic werewolf romance Her Chosen Wolf: The Were Chronicles, Book 1 (highly erotic)
3853 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good
The cover is just as disturbing as the book. I loved it. How messed up can a human being be? How can awful experiences change you, shape you? This book is for strong heart-ed people; but I don't have enough words to praise this book, it's just unbelievably amazing. I don't think you'll ever read anything so unforgettable. Definitely a must-read.
It is a thriller and a horror story. The tale unfolds with so much mystery, sections of the story delivered one chunk at a time, that you're held captive to its pages simply out of a desire to find out why something happened in a previous chapter. It's one of those books that keeps you saying, "Okay, just one more page and then I'll mow the lawn." And you keep saying it over and over until you're at the last page, not knowing how you got there so quickly.
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6776 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Somers has a new twist on good vs evil. A page turner that will keep you on the edge of your chair.
So, the basic premise of the book is that main character uncovers a ring under a mountain - I mean a sphere buried in the mountain. He meets with an wise elder named Gandalf - I mean Mappel - who tells him to gather a fellowship and meet in Rivendell - sorry Connel. Where they shall journey to the mountain and cast the sphere back into the fires - well destroy it after passing some tests. I am sure the story seems familiar, but I just cannot place where I read it before.
1543 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Someone is attackIng Orthodox Jewish women at the site of their most intimate religious practice. Faye Kellerman spins a suspenseful tale that teaches as well as entertains in this first of a best-selling mystery series. The complexity of relationships within a yeshiva community and with the outer world is gently illuminated here, at the same time a story of violence against women and their endurance, courage, and initiative are celebrated. This book and the series are one of the most helpful resources I've found for getting past stereotypes about religion in general and conservative women practitioners of religion in particular. Besides, you won't want to put the book down.
When he describes a con he gives enough detail to follow along, but not enough to perpetrate the con yourself. He even mentions how several of his cons would no longer work thanks to improvements in technology and security.
1030 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read each of the books...they were great and I really enjoyed them, hated when it ended so I just had to get me some more of Heather Graham books.
9516 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm not sure who writes sexy captor/captive stuff better than J.C. Owens, and this book was no exception. Gorgeous winged men, hot love scenes, angst, mid-air fights...who could go wrong? My favorite J.C. Owens so far is The Emperor's Wolf , but this is a close second. Sexy, yummy (is that redundant?), well-written. J.C.'s stories are my low-cal ice-cream sundaes...
In this story, Collie ( yes....named after a dog) Flanagan, tells the story of his eccentric relatives, most of whom are alcoholics living on Martha's Vineyard. Collie is the dullest, but most normal character of the bunch. Anais, is Collie's neurotic, vindictive mother. Charlie, is the father; a heavy drinker, and a womanizing Irishman. Then there is a brother Bingo (also named after a dog) who is the favored son: he flunks out of prep school and he is all charm and gloss. If these characters are not enough to land a few laughs from the reader, there is still a pigeon-breeding uncle and a super-rich grandfather to round out the motley cast. The story is told in wry, apologetic tones.
5659 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 THE STORY: Kadan Montague is a GhostWalker (a genetically and psychically enhanced soldier). He is on a secret mission to hunt down a serial killer who is suspected of being a GhostWalker. Kadan must find the real killers or his friends are in danger of being eliminated to reduce the threat. To find the killer, Kadan intends on obtaining the services of Tansy Meadows who is a psychic elite tracker who tracks serial killers with her mind. Tansy had a breakdown after her last job and now wants to live peacefully. When Kadan finds her, the attraction is immediate and Kadan knows that Tansy is the woman for him. He just has to convince her to join his quest and also to acknowledge his place with her.
Book two took a little longer to get some action going, but once I soldiered on through the first bit of action, it was pretty good. I still had a bit of a problem with the other characters, but Catrin remained easier to empathize with. Pretty good and a slight step up from book one. (:
4352 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm not for sure about this book. I got it for my daughter for her college classes that she sent me a list of books she needs for the up coming semester in the Summer for her Winter classes. I'm guessing she likes it. She getting good grades in the class and hasn't said anything to me about any problems with the book.
It should be stressed for the novice to this subject, all three volumes of Capital provide a scientific explanation, as Marx put it, of how the Capitalist system works from the perspective that labor is the underlying essence of all value. If one accepts the basic assumptions made early in Chapter 1 of Capital, Volume 1--that abstract labor is the source of value(1)--Marx's logic flows well, not only through Volume 1, but all the way through Volume 3.
I received a digital copy of this book for my review. My opinions are my own.
6394 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Detective Victoria Tyler is investigating Collins Bay's new serial killer, one of the city's vampires. Since they have marked her as a human to be killed or conquered, Tori knows that Michael is her only hope for survival. But she hasn't spoken to him since the night she tried to kill him.
937 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ordered this for my Kindle and it is a classic that my kids can read as well. I enjoy reading and books get expensive. Thank you
"You poisoned me."
3608 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I truly loved this book. The storyline was very compelling and evoked a wide range of emotions that I wasn't ready for. It made me laugh and cry. I found the characters to be believable, it took me on the same healing quest they both had to endure. I was glad to see Lorran finally take control of her heart and secure her future.
There are so many interesting elements, but none of them gets developed to its full potential. Then again, this is the first in a series, so I hold out hope that we can gain a richer understanding of everything in time.
3114 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This is not for the "naturalist" - I think it makes some sense, but for me - I am trying to remove all synthetic, and messed with products out of my diet - that means, "low fat" - which generally has the fat lowered and the sugar raised which I don't want, and other products that are not something I want to consume. I have successfully eliminated gluten, sugar, etc. etc. and I don't find a work-around for what this book teaches. I don't want to knock it - so I will just say - if you don't want the low fat, no fat - this won't be for you as it isn't for me.
4825 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this. I was transported to the world of knights fighting evil supernatural forces. I will buy to the next chapter. The author really brought imagrey to life and created mysteries to compel further reading..
(2) More Oscar. The title and the opening of the book create a sense of desire and expectation for more of Oscar. I don't want to suggest that the other parts of the novel that focused on Oscar's sister Lola, and her boyfriend Yunior, his mother and other characters were not really strong and keep me entertained. Far from it, the parts of the book that focused on these characters added such dimension to the story. However, I wanted more of Oscar. I would have been content if Diaz expanded the scale of this novel and would have gladly read another 200 pages about Oscar. It seems that Diaz wanted to avoid an "epic" family saga and in doing so, I think he short-changed Oscar.
Length: Novella
LOVE AT FIRST BIGHT got me. It totally got me. However, to say why would mean giving away the story and that is something that I will not do. Each reader deserves to enjoy this skillfully written and sexually scorching book on their own. Be assured that LOVE AT FIRST BIGHT is truly a fun and frolic filled time. I am hooked on Tymber Dalton - totally and completely.
5891 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Alexa is the typical high-powered executive in the boardroom. But a chance meeting with a motorcycle riding stranger changes Alexa's outlook. Since she never thought she'd see him again, she lets go of any inhibitions she might have had and indulges in an encounter on the hood of her sports car.
4935 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this story, some of it was fast paced true, but as some others had mentioned it seemed like a set up for further work. I really got into the characters and would like to read more of them. Guess I'll be looking for the author's next book in this series.
Some question if MacArthur is saying that a person who is saved must live like Christ is their Lord 24 and 7. MacArthur points out that a believer can be disobedient to their Lord. His whole point is that if we are following Christ, there will be a difference between our life and that of an unbeliever.
Well, after a lot of really stupid machinations and manipulations, Nina the Execrable Being and the Vampire Hunk marry. Now, give our girl the credit, she married him to save his life. He marries her because her lurves her, apparently. But here is the problem. They are going to live forever (barring even more stupid machinations and manipulations.) This is an impediment to their mating/marriage. Vampire Hung drags his feet (and believe me, I would, too, but for different reasons) about marrying our girl Nina. But he is afraid that she will be bored with him century after century. He wants her to be sure. Well, she is sure.
6557 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed meeting the character and how he got on with all the bumps in the road that life deals to us. Love reading books in a series as I feel like I get to know the characters. Shows how our backgrounds lead us to how we handle situations. But the transfer to e-book has a lot of mistakes in it. I have noticed that on several books that I have read lately.
PROS:
6396 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved the connection of all the brothers and cousins and how in every story one would pop up. Books/stories 134 where excellent, while 25 where just good. Still a great quick read. Full of love laughter and pain and joy.
9869 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I admit it, I'm a free kindle book junkie. If it's on the free list and looks even *remotely* good, I'll snag it. So far the free books have been mostly mediocre, with a few bright sparkling gems that make it worthwhile (there's also some on the extreme opposite end of the spectrum, but I like to keep my reviews family friendly...)
8696 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Short but excellent. Elizabeth Lennox rarely disappointes
In this story, the Wolfwind is caught by a storm before reaching Cape Shelter and is blown south. Will has never been on a ship before and the huge waves are very scary. He and Evanlyn are tied to the mast to keep them from being washed overboard, but Will has never known such fear as when the waves break over the ship and flood the deck.
3627 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 these me were real soldiers. veterans who knew how to fight.
393 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There are fascinating parts, but there also slow and uninteresting parts. The amazing thing is that many of the so-called Marxists in the world today have never even finish reading the core tenants let alone the elements that are painfully boring.
Second, there's a slight Euro-centrism to the stories. It wasn't really bludgeoningly obvious, but the cultures studied are referred to as 'primitive' and 'savage' at times, among other things. This was a sign of the times (the book was written in 1916), but it's so foreign to the current way of thinking that it leaves a bad aftertaste. This came out more in notes and informative-bits than in the stories, so it's just a minor concern if you're interested in the stories, but it is something to keep in mind.
Liv and Cam come together for the first time in six years in order to do a favor for a mutual friend, a friend that Liv happens to be bound to help. The events that happen all happen very quickly, in the course of maybe a day and half. Books that move that fast almost always make me wonder how the following book is going to be, will it be months into the future, or will the main characters just live an insane month over the course of several books, makes me wonder how Vincent is going to handle the second book.
1643 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 i liked it
I just bought books two and three of the series sight unseen. 'nuff said!
4849 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I didn't read the first book, because I had no idea this was a sequel. A friend of mine passed it along to me. It must be one of those stand alone series, because I was not lost at all. I did enjoy the book, but not enough to go back and read the first one.. sorry this was a good book though and a quick read, I finished it in two days.
I give this book my highest recommendation.
6393 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 BLOOD AND SEX, VOLUME 1: MICHAEL by Angela Cameron, is a book offering a pounding romance and enthralling suspense along a love of a vampire hero!
I rated this book WARTY!
1019 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Today I received 3 1/2 stories as my Kindle Chicago edition. The only way to unsubscribe is to contact Amazon as there is no button to stop delivery . Disappointed many days with few word articles and up to 20% obituaries some days. Cancelling today after less than one month.
3/5 Hotness Rating
COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES
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I think this is my favorite because its more psychological than physical. The way that the author gets the readers inside Tansys head when shes in the head of the killers is written beautifully, getting you just as interested in her thinking process as Kadan is.
2965 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series is well written and keeps your attention through all of the books. The only thing I didn't like was that it ended. I would recommend it to everyone, young people and adults.
2929 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The story was funny, Hot, and sweet. It could have gone the direction of pornish with a little story but the emotion behind Gage kept me involved and I love a man who falls hard and fast with no apologies. Moving on to brother number two immediately.
Some of the coincidences and circumstances stretch believability, but the narrative does not suffer for it.
YOU SEND ME brought tears to my eyes. The complete love and adoration between Millie and Johnny has a feeling of innocence while still being sensual and downright sexy. Johnny offers Millie forever and I, for one, am glad that she grabs love with both hands.
4289 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've been subscribing to the Hungry Girl newsletters for over two years now, so when they announced a book was coming out, I rushed to pre-order a copy. It's a wonderful collection of "easier-on-the-waistline" recipes that anyone can make, and the handy tips scattered through the book are great little gems.
The book has Glory on yet another one of her adventures that constantly finds her in a 'pickle' at times but with her trusty bodyguard 'Valdez' and that hunky Scot 'Jerry' she finds her way through whatever situation she finds herself in and learns a little life lesson in the process. One thing is that Glory continually is 'hard' on herself image and needs to get past that and realize that she is a beautiful person that all the men and in this story woman finds her irresistable.
5904 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great story - Katrina's is Derek's student but has wanted him for years. That old student teacher relationship thing. The problem is Derek's got the whole ethical dilema and refuses to rise to the bait. So what's a girl to do? A masquerade party provides the golden opportunity for Kat to get together with Derek but she's not sure about the BDSM part - she's willing to explore but doesn't really know how far she will go.
"The pencil-pushers think I'm nuts, yeah, but it isn't about what they think, it's about what I do. I commute to work. I have an office and a desk. I check my emails and get coffee from the break room, I do normal stuff. So even if they avoid me like a leper, at least I'm still behaving normally. I don't come in for them. I do it for me." ~ Jo to Wyatt, in a moment I found both insightful and poignant.
2633 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My, my, my my........Good lord Kallysten you sure know how to bring a reader to the edge. I immediately formed a perfect picture in my mind of Bret, Lisa and Leo and watching it play out before me in the written word just proved to me that as far as an erotic paranormal writer goes, you are on top. The story maybe short but the reader will not feel short changed when finished. I guess if there are really vampires out there, they need somewhere to go where they can let their hair hang down and not hide what they are but revel in it. Somewhere that humans can mingle, vampires can dine and all enjoy what the other has to offer can be found On the Edge.
To illustrate my point, the ebook I am now recommending to you costs $.99. It consists of 3 novels and a short story collection. I probably paid $35-$40 (including shipping) I guess. Something you can get on kindle now for less than $1.00.
1882 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an autobiographic look at the war experience of a lieutenant of paratroopers serving in World War II in the famed 82d Airborne Division. In this book, author James Megellas (a/k/a "Maggie") tells us the story of intense and almost continuous combat beginning in North Africa, continuing in Italy, and finally D-Day and the invasion of Western Europe. The author explains that his "MOS" (Military Occupational Specialty) was simply to "Kill Germans" and that this was the real, if unofficial, job description of himself and his men. The author makes no bones about the merciless nature of the war. Prisoners were sometimes shot by both sides, and to say that there were hard feelings is an understatement. This was a rough war against a competent enemy who inflicted terrible casualties on allied soldiers, who in turn gave even better than they got.
9353 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 After starting to read the Because Your Mine series I went looking for more Beth Kery books and was not disappointed with this one. It kept me on my toes and I like the fact that there was suspense it this along with the usual Beth Kery erotica you can't go wrong!
4885 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The story is short and enjoyable. Because of the length, time moves quickly, a few days covered by a few sentances to briefly explain what happened, feelings, throughts. While short, the writer has done a wonderful job with emotions, with showing how the characters changed over the four years from first meeting to finding each other again. Touching concerns, fears, wants and hope, very nicely done.
4807 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book, originally written just after the sinking of the Titanic, reflects the attitudes of the period in which it was published, especially with regard to the distinct roles of men and women. Obviously bereft of the insights derived from the discovery of the Titanic, it nevertheless raises two provocative issues: a fire in the coal bunker and unruly passengers being shot. However, I wish to clarify the matter of pictures which the mixing of reviews for two different editions has created. The text of the free public domain version is well-formatted but lacks photographs. The $.99 edition from MacMay is equally well-formatted, but it DOES have photographs. The decision, therefore, is whether the inclusion of the photos is worth spending a dollar rather than getting the text for free. I think the photos, while not spectacular, greatly enhance the presentation and would therefore recommend the MacMay edition.
The dialogue is considered and realistic to the characters, who each have their own distinct voice and character.
5997 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i loved every bit of it and im dying to read more! ive already recommended to several of my friends and have a few of them already hooked!
I thoroughly enjoyed this light-hearted read (after having just finished reading a truly scary ghost story).
6189 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I've been reading USA Today for over 5 years. I love the content, the features, the pictures. It's my favorite newspaper.
It is always a relief to empty your bladder. Better than sex, Rosaleen said. As good as it felt, though, I sincerely hoped she was wrong.
6268 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The wealth of details and character building set the tone for this series most excellently. I was totally enraptured, and can't wait for more!
Captain Sevan Vasil and his twin, Jordan along with a female cousin and additional crew are on their way home when space debris that should not be there strikes their ship, badly damaging it. They will never make it home and their charts do not show known habitable planets nearby. The charts are wrong. He hails a distress call to the nearest planet and suddenly he is looking at the face of his Lorelei. Of course he is given permission to land, but must be off the planet by sunset, and come armed. Most unusual.
does too except for her grandfather; the other is a mysterious hermit who lives in a
8243 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story was okay, but a bit awkward. Not that I'm saying the m/f/m and m/m thing shocked me, because that is not the case. It is just that the story was just okay. Some of the scenes were just a little clumsy. But not a bad easy one day read.
webbie
42 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Anita Shreve, one of my favorite novelists, again scores with
The storyline flowed fast and furious. There wasn't a lot of thought put out regarding vigilantism and whether it is good or bad. There was no preaching or lectures, either. This was just a fast-moving, roller coaster ride of a story.
Enright has created an unreliable and creative narrator in Veronica. While reading it, several times I found myself confused and thought this book is crazy and it doesn't make sense, until I figured out that Veronica was verging on major mental illness and trying to make sense out of a past that didn't make sense at all. By golly, I got it. The lightbulb in my brain went off. Enright is pure genius.
It was well written. The world is described with enough detail to really come alive for me but not too much to ever get boring. It was fast paced and there was plenty of action yet at the same time there was a lot of character development where you got to know everyone, especially Marc and Blake.
to the unusual adventure that you will find within.
If you like Georgette Heyer and Richard Armitage this is good a combination.
8840 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have to totally agree with the above review. This book is excellently written! It is similar to Agatha Christie's 'Hercule Poirot's Christmas' - only Heyer wrote her version about 5 years earlier. An old man is the tyrant of his household. When he is murdered, everything comes apart. Georgette Heyer conveys the emotions of dispair and hopelessness and regret much better than Christie does in her version. The murderer thought things would be better, they're not, but the old man can't be brought back to life again. I didn't like it because I like more light hearted books - and this is not Heyer's normal light-heartedness, admittedly, but it is very well written.
Unfortunately, it wasn't long before the promising premise fell apart in my book. Horatia is in fact a reckless, irresponsible girl with a penchant for gambling, spending money quite wildly, and doing any impetuous thing that comes into her mind. She came across to me as a spoiled brat, and I had more pity for Lord Rule than I had a desire for the two to fall in love. I didn't find myself really at all interested in her character, though I enjoyed Lord Rule's. I could also see some readers being annoyed by reading Horatia's stammer, which is portrayed throughout the book (constant "b-but," etc.).
6076 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read a few of Kallysten's books, and I have to say she never disappoints. Loved the storyline and the action in this book. Kallysten's words give you the feeling as if you are right there living the story. I found this future world very intriguing, where humans and vampires are fighting together against their enemy demons. Kate, a human fighter and strong woman finds herself attracted to Marc and Blake, her vampire allies. Even though she has this strong feeling for both men she tries her best not to come between them. Marc and Blake have their own special bond as Sire and Childe and I can't wait to see how all three character's relationship progresses. Kallysten is a great story teller and her descriptive details in all her stories are worth reading. She has become one of my favorite authors.
2156 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like this book i reed it in one night, it had a lot surprises in it. I hope she/he write anything book to this one with remi bro and the guy rhty.
4565 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked the book of Dr all. However I think the author wAs a bit long winded here and there
6284 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book held my attention so much that I read through the night! I kept thinking,"well, just one more chapter". That's all it took and I was done reading the book quickly. The story line was true. Many families struggled through this drought. Many moved, separated or stayed put and truly struggled.
I do suggest if you love wonderfully, steamy, heartwarming stories that you will love this. I have to admit I am a huge fan of Felicity Heaton. I fall in love with her characters and her writing. Her Angel Series, VET series,andthe Vampire Realm series are exciting and you just never know what is next!
The novel is told through the eyes of Alice who had been abducted when she was ten. Now five years later, Alice realizes that things are changing. Ray wants something else in his life and he expects Alice to help him achieve it. I felt that Alice was numb as she told her story. She was living with Ray and people in their neighborhood kept to themselves so no one questioned her existence. When Ray tells Alice what he needs, I was shocked and then I wondered how she would respond. As the novel progressed, the lack of energy within it created a hardship for me. I wanted to know the ending but I also wanted to abandon the book. I liked how the novel finished out; I just wished it would have ended with some gusto.
7284 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It was a pretty good story. Two people meet on a train and happen to get off at the same stop. I give the author a plus for keeping the 'R' out of the story. Not every story is a 5 to each reader but it was a good 4.
Like I said, I have no problems with this book. It was fun and light and perfect for a nice beach read.
2441 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this book as part of a book study at my church. Though this is not normally the kind of book I would chose to read, I couldn't help but relate with many of the points Sara Miles made in it. She talks about being rasise atheist as her parents rebelled against the strong religious upbringing of their own missionary parents. While my parents were not zealous, they did make me go to church as a boy and I tended to rebel against the church as a response when I grew to adulthood. For twenty years I was not afflilated with any church. Then one day my wife and I took our kids to church and we decided this was a part of our lives that was missing. We joined a local church and have been active members now for over ten years.
7589 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Star Wars is always great!
Caleb and Van have been watching Anne for weeks. According to the oracle the little bit of Valencia DNA she possesses makes her a perfect match for them. Convincing her to leave her world and life to mate with them and relocate is a daunting task. However, it's absolutely necessary because the Guardians have made it their personal goal to destroy all human females with Harmon blood and if the men don't take her with them now then she will die at the hands of one of the monsters.
I'd highly recommend this book to all Christians. The author stated that the book could also be read by non-Christians, but I'd recommend using the arguments in the book rather than handing the book them. Though "irrational" may be the correct logic terminology, most people reject the argument before they've had a chance to think it over when their not-clearly-thought-out position is proven logically unsound or invalid and promptly declared an irrational belief as Dr. Lisle sometimes did.
The Wolfwind finally sails beyond Cape Shelter and beaches on Skorghijl Island. With the storm season upon them, it would be too dangerous to try to reach Skandia. So the Wolfwind crew will wait out the season on the island.
7709 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enjoyed the friendship between Jim and Buck. The romance between Jim and Pennie was also nice to see. Once I started reading this book I did not want to put it down. I will read more by this author.
The paper was easy to navigate and easy to read. I give the Denver Post 3 stars because there is no Weather (really? a paper with no weather report?!) and I found myself really wanting pictures.
3291 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Faye Kellerman has done it again. What a compelling read. The characters are so believable, who wouldn't fall in love with Rina,such a strong willed person. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a compelling mystery.
Mark Zuckerberg seized the time, the opportunity, and the moment with his knowledge and skills to finally create the social network site users wanted and investors had been searching for since the late 1990's. Well it is here, the game changer, the site that is more vital to have than a listing in the phone book or an e-mail address. This is the new form of communication where the news is your personal news, the users create the content, and it is a personalized experience for each person.
I have 5 copies of A Hint of Wicked from Forever Publishing to give away on my blog Seductive Musings. The giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. No PO Boxes are allowed. Giveaway ends July 10, 2009 please visit my blog for details and information on how to enter.
The Carnton plantation (owned by John McGavock the husband of Carrie) was turned into a hospital. Four dead Confederate Generals were laid out in death on the porch of Carnton.
3261 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great read from Faye Kellerman. I appreciate her willingness to share the Jewish culture with us, it never fails to add depth that other novels lack.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, John W. Campbell, Jr. wrote a series of editorials in _Astounding/Analog_ lambasting the U.S. Air Force for the wretched performance in the space race against the Russians. Campbell's solution was to put our money and energy into researching reactionless space drives. He was convinced that an invention by Norman L. Dean that seemed to bypass Newton's third law of motion could lead to a space ship that would put the stars in the hands of America.
The culture of workers is nothing more than a brutalizing culture of production, lacking in scope and richness due to the pitifully small part that each worker plays in the overall production process. Families of working people are men, women, and children who labor for the natural price and have little time, energy or emotional sustenance to offer each other, having been wrung dry by capital's conditions of employment.
8160 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I wanted to like this story, I had heard great thing about this and it's sequel. However this short novella falls flat in delivering. Unfortunately the first person POV from Hunter's perspective is not very interesting. He sounds more like a girl in tone than a gay man. Secondly, the book reveals Hunter and Max's relationship out of sequence, which was confusing. I would have preferred a straight beginning to end approach. Lastly, I didn't feel the chemistry between the two men, it wasn't fully developed and needed more fleshing out. This is the second book by Cooper Davis I have reviewed. I must say I liked the other one better.
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This was a hot short quick read, things move fairly quickly and while not everything was resolved it was still a great enjoyable read, i look forward to reading the next one and see how these characters develop together. Lisa and Leo with there past, Lisa and Brett and there current relationship.
-- Gisela Hausmann, author and blogger
6213 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely loved this book. I have only read one book by May McGoldrick before this one , Angel of Skye and I remember that it was a great story too. This book had everything to make it an exiting reading. Suspense, Intrigue and a great love story between Malcolm and Jamie and a wonderful happy ending which makes it an absolute must read. I have already ordered the Macpherson Trilogy and can't wait to get started on it.
Touching Lace is steamy and sexy. The Vaughn family is wonderful and I love Lacey's overprotective brothers. Nick is just the man to stand up to them and show them he is the one for Lacey. When Lacey first starts to see Nick in a new light, it is explosive and I love it. Nick and Lacey steamed up my computer screen and I love a good friends-to-lovers story. Lacey fights it, but she is no match for Nick when it comes to him winning over her heart. I can't wait for the next story in the Vaughn Series!
3768 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A worthy read. Good price, easy download and son enjoyed reading it very much. Would recommend it to teenager who enjoys fantasy and/or sci-fi.
5515 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am total fan and think that sometimes readers should go back into writers like Wodehouse just for the joy of the writing...
3900 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 J L Langley has a way of spinning a tale that leaves a reader wanting more. Loved the story line and the patient way Jake was with his mate. Sterling was a great addition as well.
The book was captivating like many of Kallysten's books are but the descriptive about the different elements were fascinating and it was an enjoyable book to read. Overall I would rate this book a solid 4 stars.
This is the first book I ever read by, Karen Kingsbury. I saw it at the store not long after 911, and because of that, wasn't sure I was up to reading anything about 911. Only because of the fireman on the cover, I bought it. My husband's a fireman.
3655 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this series. The books are fast paced without a lot of extra fluff. I highly recommend them.
1683 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "I needed to put two critical ideas together: that I could both be mentally ill and lead a rich and satisfying life." ~ (Locations 5056-58)
I really enjoyed this book. However, I did have a tough time with remembering all the characters (there were many...who I am assuming will be in featured in following books).
I loved the question she posed to herself, hopefully to be answered positively at the end of one's life: Did I love well?
9913 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Must read if you are into historical romance. Between the daring escapades and the family misunderstandings this book makes for a page turner you won't eant to put down.
6909 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I stumbled on the Sheriff Walt Longmire stories quite by accident. My library has limited audio books and I am constantly looking for new audio books. This is the 4th book that I have "read". I listened to 3 previous books, but this is the 1st in the series and I ordered it in paperback. I love cop procedurals and am always interested in the variety of these stories. I really enjoy Craig Johnson's characters; they are complete, fleshed out people that you know. Sheriff Longmire is a 50ish cowboy, Viet Nam vet who has returned home to serve his community, which includes an Indian reservation. I also really love anything concerning American Indian culture, past and present. Longmire's best friend from childhood is Henry Standing Bear, an enigmatic character with great Spirits. This 1st book in the series introduces Longmire and Bear, as well as the rest of the cast in the Abasroka County's sheriff's office. The characters are real, like the folks around the corner in your town. The Indian spirituality is there. Longmire's quiet thoughtfulness is attractive. The "murder mysteries" are tightly woven and draw the reader into their world. I can't wait to finish the series and eagerly await new books.
4 out of 5 Licks
-DrizzyRV
I will suggest this book to friends and family who appreciate a different angle on the fantasy genre, and I've already bought the next book in the series.
4967 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this, another story from the vampire/Special Forces world of author's fertile imagination. I've read almost all of her Kindle books and love them all. I especially like that she has created a world so rich in its own history, lore and characters who show up here and there in the stories. She also blends the storyline with a great mixture of action, romance and steamy sensuality. Altogether, a great package every time.
6628 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a really good book. I love the sci-fi affects and the way they put the setting in a sex free camp. And the way the campers all fell in love. This book will be great for anybody who enjoys realistic fantasy and Stephen king.
Manny
The story begins to soar as Zack and Olivia head up the investigation into The Seattle Slayer. The action in this book, however, is more in the line of police procedural events than exciting adventurous scenes such as car chases and the like.
The author seemed to have the attention span of a gnat and the idea that everyone who reads his work speaks fluent Spanish. We do not. I did not enjoy this book and only finished it because it was suggested by a reading group and I hate not finishing books. But I did not enjoy it. It was all over the place and lacked direction. In an effort to seem epic, this novel only disappoints and leaves the reader wondering what just happened.
9975 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Was a very good book could not put down enjoyed it very much. I would definitely recommend to readers. Thank you
2595 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Quick & easy reading. I can usually finish in one day & it takes my mind off any problems I have for a little while.
9077 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 OMG! Caleb and Sommer were so Hot together. I loved the way that they tried to protect each other's feelings while being afraid to express the One Feeling that was most important....LOVE! I enjoyed the Steamy super sexy encounters. Made me wish for My Own Alpha In Waiting! Thank you Eve, for another excellent read to add to my collection!
I really enjoyed this tale by Dana Marie Bell, the characters were interesting and well written for a shorter story and the explanation of the Were-Pumas was short and sweet which I great appreciated because it let the culture have an active part in the romance without making it the milestone to be crossed as it is portrayed in so many paranormal stories. I also greatly enjoyed the detail applied to aspects of the characters personalities (like the photos on the mantle), that say much of a person without having to spell it out for the reader and the humor which left me snorting in my seat (kitty litter? Priceless).
8883 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very bad weekend party with an ill-mixed group of guests becomes the setting for the murder of the unpleasant host. This book has a lovely little romance attached to it, as well as Heyer's customarily colorful side characters. You won't guess whodunnit because the story is so improbable. Read it for the crisp language, the portrait of the times, and for the Mexican dancer, Lola, who has a very keen sense of her needs and the public-relations potential for a good murder.
3150 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful story with great character development that really creates the full picture by the end. Enough surprises to keep it from being predictable. Just a very wonderful book!
Nannette
All in all, an excellently written book. To fully enjoy and appreciate the skill shown in the writing, a reader should be passably familiar with medieval society & culture, and have more than a basic knowledge of Dante's Inferno.
Very hot and steamy with some laughs as well. Great family dynamics between Gage and his brothers Dylan and Derrick, and their Mum, Barbara.
Villain Scale: 5
The book thus mixes what could be, logically, we things that have happened, which strengthens the novel. I am interested to see how the author works out the problem of dealing with at least two hostile alien races and the humans who wold use the aliens for their own purposes.
3272 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An unusual story. Knowing nothing about the Jewish faith, I found the story educational. It also challenged me to figure who committed the crimes up to the end.
This is reality at its harshest, and will leave you looking at the children around you in a different light. The idea that this could happen to anyone is just horrifying.
I only say that the motive of the crime and sex of the perpetrator is known after the page 200 or so, then the suspect list drops a lot, It trys later to mix the mind but there is no way. the real killer is only known at the lasts 30 pages.
"She watched me with a creepy sort of detached curiosity, as if I were a bug crawling across the sidewalk in front of her. I wondered briefly if she was the ant stomper type."
The novel is essentially two stories; one of the Hegarty family and the loss of son and brother, Liam, and the other is the remembered story (and dark secret) of the weird/creepy love triangle of grandparents Ada, Charlie and Lamb. I felt that the Ada story was over-written and I found myself skimming these sections to get back to Veronica's more compelling narrative.
8347 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I don't know why mistress is mentioned in the title. The lead female was never a mistress. The word was mentioned on I think ooe page. It is however a really great read! The story is wonderful, and the characters are amazing! It needs a new title!
After reading 19% I had to go back and start over again to make sure I wasn't missing something. Tragically, I wasn't.
6209 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy all the authors books and this one did not disappoint! I look forward to reading all the authors books.
Thrilling without being a thriller, romantic without being a romance and mysterious; all these elements are present and make this exactly the kind of novel I love and am constantly searching for. All the characters are well-bred and even the villains have nice manners.
OPINION: This is a dark book. The serial killings are dark and sick and Tansy spends most of the book in the mind of the killer. Kadan's history is dark itself and he takes on very difficult assignments that also are dark. This book is dark and bloody and violent. At the same time, this demonstrates how beautiful and light the connection between Tansy and Kadan is. I especially loved how this hard man is so incredibly emotional with Tansy. He needs her intensely -- not only physically but also emotionally. The relationship between the two was so incredibly intense and beautiful that I loved every moment these two were together. The only part of the book that I didn't like was the incredible amount of violence. It works in the story and is not gratuitous, but it bothered me personally because of the intense and persistent nature of the violence.
He does things with her, things I am not comfortable talking or writing about - but I think you have an idea about what it is.. This book is definetely not for kids or people who are delicate.
Sacred Fate is a fantastic way to escape to another place with interesting characters.
I really enjoyed this short read. I loved the way they used "gay chicken" as an excuse to get closer to eachother. When duke leaves I was shouting NO...... I was really glad they sorted things out.
She stormed out of the bathroom after exhaling a nasty sigh that filled the bathroom like a loud fart.
In this work, Barbara teaches us how to release the joy within us and use God's promises to fill our souls with laughter instead of sorrow and grief.
I particulary liked the language the knights used. It really helps create the ancient world and period they are in. There was one odd glitch that jolted me out of the reality that was created, the use of the word "bozo's" to describe two morons. "Bozo" is a 20th century word refering to Bozo the clown of 1950's television and is jarring here. A bit of a nitpick but still..
5283 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the type of book that is not for the weak. It will make you face the facts on an issue that not many of us want to discuss and challenge you to make hard choices for the better good of your own life.
When Sevan is forced to land on an uncharted planet for repairs he finds his beautiful dream vision...only to find her acting cold and disnterested toward him. This is when when strange occurrences start happening. You will learn about evil vampire/wizards, shapeshifters and otherworldly creatures. You will also learn that this is just the beginning. In a world of evil, magic and the paranormal can love , hope and prophesies really make a diifernce ??? Find out by reading this. It will hold your interest and have you looking for more. Ms, Roth does not disappoint.
4 to 4 1/2 Stars
841 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The whole series is worth reading.!
I did love Jacob and the further the series went on the more I appreciated him. He was there for Vic, wholeheartedly and, boy, did that give him plus points in my book. It's fair to say, not all those Vic thought he could trust could actually be trusted.
Personal Involvement: 4 - I enjoyed reading this tale and I cannot wait to read the second book. I thought this book fit in nicely as a P&P retelling/what if variation. It was light, sweet, and a good blending of romance and attraction. This being said, I did have a slight issue. It was heavy on the Christian side of fiction. Now, I know during that period of time, there was a strong influence of the Church in literature and society, which is not as conspicuous in literature published today - although there is a huge religious fiction literature section. Although this doesn't detract from the actual plot, and in a sense it's used as a plot device, I found it a little bothersome.
The roots of academic criticism
2987 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this story. I read it in less than 2 hours and I just love mini novel like this one. Jane Porter writes in a easy to read way that simply sweeps the reader in and immediately let you be a part of the story.
*Incredibly, Marx was unaware (or more likely, deluded himself into unawareness) of this critical sequence.
4889 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a very good book. I know it was a mini book but it should have been so much longer. I loved it.
7612 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is difficult for our generation to fully realize what slave life was like, but these first-person memoirs are so vivid and without rancor I was often in tears and so ashamed that some of my ancestors owned slaves. It is heartbreaking that we could be so inhumane and call ourselves good people. Man's inhumanity to man is chilling. If you value true southern history, these slave narratives are for you.
7565 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Straight as an arrow Shane Dominic doesn't know what it is about Laura Vasquez but the woman makes him insane. She always has. Ever since she left him to marry someone else he hasn't been able to stop thinking about her or stop loving her. A Special Agent in Chicago, Shane is working on stopping a global theft ring and Laura's now deceased husband is right in the middle of the case. Laura knows more than what she is telling and Shane is having none of it. With kidnapping in mind, he whisks her away to try and get her to confide in him the only way he knows how - between the sheets and up close and personal. Add in a touch of dominance and Shane firmly believes that Laura will sing like a bird.
9779 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 hunting creatures she thinks deserve killing bring her back to the arms of her old llover... but now she knows the truth and danger is not far behind...
8054 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great story and very moving. Kaya is so lonely, frightened and scared - it would be impossible not to love her character. Hunter and Jericho didn't stand a chance.
9623 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 interesting consept and main character. Author got lost trying to tie up the plot line
This book was personal for me... In a world with 6 billion people a small child can be over looked. I cried when i was done.
Frankly, it would be a hard thing to top Book 2, Lux in Shadow in any way. Book 3 here manages to ALMOST come close to being as lusty, but not quite. However, I'm very impressed with the story line and plot devices Alexander comes up with. Just when I think we've gotten through all the clever paranormal set up and magical twists, she manages to push the envelope further. This is a very clever story and manages to continue to enrich the world within the series.
What I thought happened in the back story didn't really come to fruition - just another story and I didn't really see it coming. I enjoyed this book and wished there had been a little more tenderness with the heroine by the hero but there was a least a HEA for them regardless.
It is definitely painful to read, but I think it's something that needs to be read. I probably wouldn't give this to anyone under 15 years old. I think for younger children it would do more harm than good, which is interesting because I found this book in the juniors (4th grade - 7th grade) section of my local library.
Nicholas believing that he can make Etna love him enters the marriage hoping for the impossible. Etna never returns his love. She also breaches his trust but not in a way that the reader might think. Because of this breach of trust after 14 years of marriage, Nicholas in a moment of passion tells Etna that he will divorce her. However, he soon regrets his outburst and begs Etna's forgiveness. Etna will not forgive.
9403 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Still reading it.
(Cynthia Sue Larson has a degree in physics from UC Berkeley and is author of the book "AURA ADVANTAGE: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain What You Desire & Attact Success")
4376 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great book!!! I could not stop reading it. This is one of the best modern tellings of Pride and Prejudice. The characters reflect their classic counterparts well and the story line gives us a wonderful "now" version of Jane Austen's. The romance was high on the sigh worthy chart. The interactions and development of the characters were very believable. I highly recommnend this terrific read.
The book contains 18 chapters and are almost equally divided into three main areas:
8820 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wasn't expecting much when I subscribed and figured I'd probably cancel before the 14 day trial was over. However, this is a great blog. I had set a little time each week aside to search for free books, but now I can spend that time reading my books. This guy does all the research for me. Every day, the blog arrives with a listing of several free books. You do need to download the books before the free offer expires, but once you buy them, they are yours even when the price increases again. The blog author, Michael Gallagher finds free books in every genre and even puts links in the articles so you can get them from your Kindle.
Wolf Flight was another great story from Vivian Arend, this time starring Robyn's (Wolf Signs) brother, Tad. With suspense and action that will keep you turning the pages for more and naughty sex scenes with frustrating tension, Wolf Flight had a fuller feeling to it then the first book in the series despite it's shorter length.
7270 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 George Eliot founded the romance genre and frankly, I've never found other romance novels that live up to hers. Her style and subject matter are timeless. Her grasp of history and of social issues is immense and her characters are strong and beautifully drawn. Anyone who has not read her should buy these complete works and browse.
Extremely enjoyable!
*after all, the protagonist does confess to having split the money his MOM gave him for gas (for HIS car which is used primarily for HIS job) between the car's needs and his own need for BEER
2. The Font - No way is the font Courier, which is a monospace font. In fact, it's the very same proportionally spaced font used for the vast majority of books I've read on Kindle to date (over 200). It's the font that the Oxford American Dictionary native to the Kindle 2 uses. I find that font to be perfectly pleasant to read and I can't imagine why anyone would object to it. I note that on my Kindle 3, I have a choice of three fonts if I don't like the native one.
As for waist size, my personal research taught me that taking 2-4 grams of potassium citrate twice a day ( intended to remove lead or other heavy metals from your system in 6 weeks, you will lose not weight but trim 2 sizes off your waist size in a week. I gave a lot of friends I knew at UFO conference the stuff andevery one who took it had their pants falling off by the end of the week.
9948 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you're a fan of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', then you'll enjoy this adult twist on the story. Very clever.
Wildwood Dancing is about five sisters who disobey their father and go out into the woods to dance with the fairy folk late one night. One of them falls in love, and can't stay away from her other worldly lover, gradually becoming more fairy than human, herself.
3062 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 well written and very good plot, it was a very interesting read held my interest during the whole time i was reading the book
8203 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was captivated from the first page of the first book. I liked the way the story flowed from one book to the next.
My only real criticism of this book is it left me wishing that I had a college friend on the verge of creating a billion dollar company who just needed a small amount of investment to get started - and that I got to be one of those lucky fools who gave thousands only to have the investment return in the millions...
It's a tricky hunt with its twists and turnsand revved up with Janvier's romantic pursuit of his usual pursuer.
6714 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This was perhaps the most surreal little story with absolutely NO set up that I have ever encountered. Truly surreal and silly.
Two days after her kidnapping she attempts to run away, but Ray finds her and tells her that if she ever tries that again he will go to her house where her family lives and kill them. Throughout the story we see flashbacks of when "Alice" was first kidnapped and how she dealt with her kidnapper and the circumstances and it really puts into perspective what people go through when they are kidnapped and why they simply don't just run away. We are shown the fear that Alice feels from her kidnapper and all the things she learned to do to obey him and at all costs not make him angry. Ray also has rules for Alice that she must follow like not talking to police, staying silent, and most of all remaining a little girl forever.
4401 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I prefer Elizabeth as an extremely intelligent and strong character and she seemed less able to cope with some of her trials. The love affair, the tensions, and resolutions were well done.
4455 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Textbook. very helpful in class.
9977 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a well-paced thriller that is quite a distance from the beaten track in several respects. With good character development and sub-plots the reader is taken into the exotic world of Thailand's seedist side, a side that sadly is still going strong. Mr. Fook's understanding of Thailand, high tech, and martial arts makes this an excellent and highly recommended read. Not everything goes right for the protagonist which makes the story more realistic than those books where he or she is invincible. I've just started reading the sequel and have high hopes that it will be as entertaining as "Thailand's Sickest".
4 out of 5 Licks
There is also a `horror' section with some truly gruesome tales. The themes in this part include vampires, zombies, aliens, abortion, ghosts, etc. This collection is not for the weak-stomached or the easily offended.
The book was all sex...She dumps her cheating boyfriend and her best friend (who is male) tells her he wants to give her "lessons" in bed. She agrees, they have sex, tell each other they love each other...the end.
Diaz's novel is fun and serious, broad in scope yet intimate. This unique and delightful tale is highly recommended.
The writing is too self-conscious and self-indulgent to be good. The author/protagonist is constantly going off into spurts of realisation and flashback at odd moments--catching her reflection as the car door is opened, and the like. These, in small doses, can be superb stuff but if you're seeing it all the time, and none of these grand realisations mean anything to you as a reader, you're back at wondering why you're reading this. Just because you bought the book? Just to finish what you started? Curiosity about why it won the Booker?
8508 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of my favorite authors. Love reading on my
If a wife has sex with some other guy and is caught, they are tied together and drowned.
Wonderfully, Highly Recommended. prisrob 12-30-07
Nonetheless, pastors and Christian couples will benefit greatly from this book.
3180 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 That's one I would read again!!!! I loved the information on the bees and the wisdom tucked away in the book. Sad, but sweet.
This was a sneaky little charmer of a book. The writing style was clean and concise and the author kept the pace moving steadily throughout the book. The secret was not terribly hard to figure out, but it was still worth reading to the end to see how the story would play out. This was a nice, clean, light read for a Sunday afternoon.
This had a nice telling of vampires, and I liked Twyla's character, though I'm not 100% sure I'm saying her name right. I liked Nikos, too--I'm a fan of Greek history. I won't give anything away, but I got confused at Twyla's revelation about Nikos (I mean, he was Spartan and had been in many wars during his two and a half thousand year life). There was a few confusing descriptions that either I had to re-read to get or just plainly didn't get. However, there was quite a few I did like. Hughes had a nice, refreshing writing style that sounded like how a person would talk, given that's because it's taken from Twyla's perspective.
1226 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An honest look at how the world's morality views can impede an individual from finding her own happiness, SHOW ME is the novella length story of Janine and her journey into voyeurism, exhibitionism...and love.
The book took on several layers with the plot. There is the murder mystery which sets the ball rolling, but there is Henry's plans to get Walt out of a rut, Walt's interactions around town including a little chance at romance if he can untie his tongue long enough to ask the gorgeous Vonnie out.
2372 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hold me tight is a book that helps couples communicate better by labeling the types of conversations we have with one another and recognizing those conversations before it turns into a fight....my husband and I attended a Hold me Tight class and reading the book was part of their curriculum before taking the class....it has helped us and helped us avoid what they call "demon dialogues" we have with one another....as people/couples we all have different ways of communicating to each other, this book just helps us communicate in a more positive, able to resolve our issues...kind of way...no more mud slinging, name calling, etc. It does work! find a class near you and take the class to really develop these skills!
It bogs down just a little in so very many misunderstandings and ups and downs between Lizzy and Darcy. But still, a very enjoyable read. It explores interesting, believable, real/more human sides of Lizzy and Darcy, as well as some other main characters, like Mr. Bennet and Georgiana--for once, she's NOT the simpy, adoring little sister, but more like a real, albeit maybe very modern, teenager!
6075 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was hooked right from the start on this one. Its such an intriguing world. There is a really great cast of characters and the romance is fun and hot. I liked the slow build up trying to seduce Kate. This was also my first M/M and it was very tastefully done. I have just never gotten into it before but Marc and Blake just click so well and adding Kate to the mix just makes it even better. I can't wait to read more in this world.
There's also a lack of an index - which might be fun for those who like to just treat an ebook as a puzzle to separate out and bookmark, but it'd be nice to know these things in advance for those who AREN'T inclined to obsessively do tables of contents for their purchases.
Their chemistry and banter is amazing, the book had me hooked from the beginning. A scorching hot page turner. There is another story in these characters--I hope to read it! Great writer. Short, hot, mind blowing.
This copy, which was published in or around 1903 by C.H.W. Johns (1857 - 1920) contains all the know elements of this code. Some of the material here is rather fragmented and much has been lost down through the ages. After all, this work was created around B.C. 2285 - 2242.
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1572 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed reading this story and the last two books. It was exciting Romanians full of action. The characters also amused me throughout all 3 books!
9520 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Reading this book as part of the author's blog tour in May of 2011....
I will stop here and address these last few 'facts'. This book suggests a diet very similar to what I ate all my life and got fat on, and could never lose weight until I found Atkin's. eating more NATURAL fats, and especially in meat, what we call fat but is actually connective tissue such as the thick skin on pork shoulder, is what kept me from being hungry most of my life-and I almost never get hungry. It also contributed greatly to my regrowing cartlidge in a 'bone to bone' knee I was as told I could not return to normal by a doctor wanting to put in an artificial knee.
4870 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this story, the development of the characters and the additional follow up on the Authors website. I am looking forward to another book, to not only continue with the newly introduced characters, but to see how the new Dads handle the birth of their first cubs. Keep writing!
7679 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Vegas Show girl Murders was a very interesting story to me.
4261 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A Christmas gift for my husband who lost his childhood copy. He was delighted to get it.
8985 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I downloaded the sample of this short story/novella and was immediately hooked. For 99 cents, it was a no-brainer to buy. The author does an excellent job of quickly developing the characters and their relationships while moving the story along at a good clip. The plot touches on very sensitive topics, and shows both sides of the issues fairly equitably, though there's clearly a bias in the end. And the ending was perfection. I look forward to reading more of Marion Stein's work!
6261 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read a lot and love series like this, a lot of times when you buy series books you can't find the next one, this one has 3 books in one and I already downloaded the fourth one, keep them coming
There were plenty of clues to this mystery. It's quite possible to guess the who and the why, and yet at the same time you're not likely to guess correctly. (As in, it's the perfect balance of being guessable without being too easy.)
2306 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I just got this last night, and I loved the J.D. Robb anthology. I just wish it were longer, but it will have to do until Seduction in Death next month. Eve and Roarke were great, snappy dialogue. Brief appearances by the others, but for once it is Roarke who dreams of the past instead of just Eve. Excellent!!!! The Laurell K. Hamilton was not it's own story, which is why I did not give this 5 stars. I was disapointed that it was the beginning of 'Narcissus in Chains'. It sure starts w/a bang, but you might be lost if you have not read any of the Anita Blake series. It is one of her more hard core works, (you will understand after you read.) I was really disapointed, and felt tricked because they gave this story a different name than the book. I guess we just have to wait until October to find out what happens. Susal Krinards was great as always, not only did she give us a very different type of story from her normal works(this deals w/people w/esp) they also gave us a preview at the end for her 'Wolf' series in October. Anyway, I loved it overall!! Happy Reading ...
5457 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the Halle Pumas series but I really think this installment was my least favorite. You need to read it because it is a continuation and you get to see how Becky and Simon.
2398 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A wild romp through the galaxy. Just leave your sense of reality behind, you won't need it with this story.
8911 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 According to the biography of Georgette Heyer by Jane Aiken Hodge, Heyer was determined to get out of an unfavorable book contract. She was required to turn in a book, so she wrote this one, in an attempt to annoy the publisher by fulfilling the letter but not the spirit of the law. However, she was a terrific writer, and even in this deliberately crude and brutish offering (which is copyrighted 1942 and apparently takes place around that time), it's a great story, with rounded characters, although a few are rather stereotyped. For some reason, it seems that Heyer's contemporary novels always have some mannish women and womanish men in them, in a way that modern readers would probably find offensive. But in "Penhallow", she is trying to be offensive. The first line, "Jimmy the Bastard was cleaning boots..." gives the tip-off. The eponymic anti-hero is the universally loathed head of a household that lives in a constant state of brawling and backstabbing. When his loved ones gather for his birthday and he is murdered, it's a toss-up who did the deed. One of the best things about the book is that Heyer shows how the family falls apart without their hated patriarch. If you pick up this book because you know of Heyer as a witty writer of Regency and other historical romances, think twice. This is a very good book, but has absolutely nothing to do with wit. It is all about anger, not just that of the characters, but of the author.
6509 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Start with the 1st book in this series and you'll find yourself wrapped up with the characters, the plot lines, the descriptive series and Henry Wright himself.
I look forward to returning to this review when I complete the book!
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Every time I read another Marie Harte story, I become a bigger fan of this talented author. After the holidays are over, I am sure I will be splurging on her backlist! Enjoying the Show is a great addition to your erotic romance library, and is certain to leave you keeping an eye out for your own hunk with a view...
9603 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Best of Mary Roberts Rinehart: 23 Novels and Short Stories did not disappoint. I was familiar with her mysteries which is why I downloaded the book, and enjoyed re-reading them. Being a mystery aficionado, I skipped the love stories. I started reading Tish not knowing it was not a mystery and quickly became hooked. The adventures of Tish and Bab: A Sub-Deb were an added bonus. These delightful, humorous stories revealed a side of Mary Roberts Rinehart I didn't know. The Best of Mary Roberts Rinehart was a great read to enjoy with a cup of tea on a cold, snowy evening. Rinehart fans and new readers will find something here to interest and entertain them.
7.) Some violence of a low-gory (but not grisly) nature, one non-gory incident of torture;
In the beginning, I kept hoping she would escape, but, much like Alice herself, I later saw the hopelessness of the situation, and (even though I hate myself for it) I hoped her pain would end one way or another. While wishing she would die is terrible, it really shows how horrifying her situation is.
Good and short book Id recommend.
Barbara shows you how and encourages you along the way.
106 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love a good (...)scam, ever since I saw The Sting when it first came out. So I can't believe it took me this long to get around to reading Catch Me If You Can. I saw the movie first, and it was great. But the book is better.
Ultimately, this book left me feeling hopeful. I've read my share of literary books, and most of them are filled with hopelessness. The author could have ended this book in so many bad ways, and she chose not to. I can't give away the ending, obviously, but I wish I could because the image Enright employs is a perfect one for bringing a detached heroine back to herself.
8128 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and their chemistry. I enjoyed the storyline it kept me entertained all the way through. Good Read.
3271 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this read. It put a rape mystery in the middle of an orthodox Jewish enclave and the detective was an "outsider" giving the story some interesting tension. I will probably read more by this author.
7122 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I picked this book up out of curiosity and was very impressed. A few of the stories in the horror section were a bit too graphic for my taste, but they were very clearly marked and all of the stories certainly left an impression. The first section of the stories involved characters from Mr. Konrath's "Jack Daniels" crime series. The stories could be followed without any knowledge of the series and they interested me enough that the first book of the series is on my Kindle waiting to be read. I'll definitely read more books by this author.
5410 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Roarke and Jenesta Barbenoir are a married couple hiding a secret from each other that they feel they can't share with their spouse. They both like kinky sex, not the vanilla sex that is more socially accepted in Victorian England. I loved the tension between the two when after indulging in the kind of sex they like, they both feel ashamed and that the other person will no longer love them.
Given time, the experience of reading the book has settled a little bit. I find that instead of growing more distant, I actually feel closer to the novel. I like it more. I have the impulse to buy another book by Enright. I am willing to forgive The Gathering its sharp edges and elbows.
863 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read!!!
1944 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A good read even for adults. Well written but pretty predictable. Too bad the price is probably going to keep many readers away.
Part 1 of the book, The Resonating Universe, explains the basic physics and describes how it extends classical ideas. For example, McTaggart describes how Haisch, Rueda and Putoff used the zpf to explain mathematically the inertia of matter, a concept derived from Newton's first law of motion. The `resonance' of the section title includes description of the coherence of photons (`light' or electromagnetic radiation) emitted from living tissue under certain conditions - evidence validated by German biophysicist Fritz-Albert Popp and others but dismissed by one biologist reviewer. Physicist Herbert Frhlich suggested similar resonance between proteins in the metabolism of cell tissues: this occurs only at what are now called Frhlich frequencies.
When she agrees-she starts to realise a few things herself-She is in love with this very bad-boy sexually- aggressive Viscount and much to her dismay-when his addiction is over-He will be a different Man &---so he will surely end their coerced marriage.
The Little Brother and Sister
So, yea, I did enjoy it. I might have to pick up some more of Scott's books, as well as some others with this type of subject, as there are some that I've been eying.
7390 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great reading. Would read over again.
I will certainly read the next one.
This short, short story was SO trope-heavy, too. So many tropes in one tiny novella. We had Gay for Pay, Gay for You, Only Gay If I Take It Up the Butt, Doing it On a Dare, Camp Gay, Skin the Color of Food Racism, Big Gay Panic, Homophobe Bully, Homophobic Until Proven Gay...
Remember, this is all much less about whether or not this or that policy is correct or not, or needed or not. It is about the way the policy is being implemented, legislated, imposed by judges. That was never their intended or rightful role in our government. Our government is certainly amenable to change. However, it is change brought about by persuasion of our fellow Citizens and mutually changing the laws. Not by some small number of beings who deign impose their enlightened and more evolved views on us the benighted. That is the very tyranny we threw off to claim our freedom. We need to remember that and reorder our government to its proper balance.
I marathoned through this series and literally couldn't put it down. It's a highly entertaining sci-fi adventure story. Moon does an especially good job with the military aspects, especially the ins and outs of communications during war and the choreography of space battles.
For me, I find the idea of marrying cousins a little repugnant, but I know that in the time this was set it would be considered quite normal. Costi and Cezar fight over Jena without even knowing it.
6185 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 USA is always full of the best news and coverage but on a Kindle it was hard to find different sections
9919 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is my first book by this writer and I found that I like her writing. I enjoyed the plot and the characters. I did not find it real sexy as stated in the title, but it didd suite the story.
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32 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I first read Anita Shreve four years ago when I picked up Sea Glass. I found this book so unsatisfying that I vowed to never read another Shreve work. But an aunt encouraged me to read All He Ever Wanted and I was floored by this beautifully written and hauntingly tragic story.
6384 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Sweet romantic and perfect for those that love age play books little girl is wounderful and her daddy is loving the end is a bit strange but still didn't ruin it for me
I am a very transparent guy. I feel you can achieve a lot in a short space of time by being transparent. Mark stressed that he wanted Facebook to allow people to be transparent. That word is in the book about 50 times. Jesus only said to Peter 3 times, "do you love me?" to make Peter almost weep after denying him, and this book mentions transparent 50 times to show more clearly that Mark is not into possessing everyones personal information to use it against them one day. He simply wants people to be real with each other.
5959 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent in between novella which explains how Charles and Anna met. Didn't want to stop reading when it ended. Keeps you wanting more
6531 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Enjoyed this book. I have been reading the series. Not a heavy read just a nice story with some twists and turns that keep you reading.
4 1/2 Kisses, 1 1/2 Peppers
This is another book you won't be able to put down - especially when the quest takes the pilgrims underground - this is the second half of the book. Plan on staying up late! Great read and enjoyed it immensely! Highly recommended!
The 2nd half of the book was where the author really hit his stride, and where he made full use of the storyline from Dante. There were several thought-provoking incidents, and some discussion of medieval 'hot-button' theological topics. There were also a couple of instances where I thought that the pilgrims were a little too obviously taking delight in increasing the torments of the souls in Hell - but then I remembered what Virgil said to Dante in Inferno about righteous wrath...
783 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My son lives in Dublin and The Times keeps me abreast of current events in Ireland!
2352 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Looking at the cover of this book, I wasn't really sure what I was going to find inside. I was both thrilled with the contents and impressed by this author's ability to transport his reader to another world and make you forget yourself while reading his work. This story is amazing. Steve Peek has a unique talent for building believable characters that you can't help but identify with. This story is very complex and has a lot of elements that I had not seen before, and was not at all what I had expected.
4331 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Delightful children's story about Christopher Robin and his friends, Pooh, Tigger, Owl, Eeyore, Piglet, Rabbit, and their adventures. Well written and an entertaining story line well told.
9320 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Currently a value from the vault with Ellora's Cave this one is quite good! Helene is an in control business woman who secretly (even if she won't admit it) wants to be dominated. The Doctor is someone who has watched her from afar and, when chance makes him the possessor of some incriminating photo's, he decides to blackmail Helene.
I recommend this to those who have tried will power and lots of diets but have gotten no results.
When the first steam-mill was completed supposedly, according to Marx, 'giving' a society with industrial Capitalism, in fact industrial Capitalism, and an industrial Capitalist division of labor, already existed, and would have to already be in existence otherwise there could be no steam-mills and the machines they were created to power!
239 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I happened to pick this book up at a garage sale ~~ and this past week was just perfect to unwind from the holiday craziness with a good book and this one just happened to beckon my name! I couldn't put this one down for the world! Thankfully, my husband was home to entertain the kids (thankfully also, the kids were entertained by their new toys) ~~ and I was able to sit and read this book through. Like I said, this is my first Socttoline book and it won't be the last either!
her reputation. She is planning to marry and move
Piece of cake!
8318 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good
Swoon Worthy Scale: 7
5. Save some money for the kid's college expenses.
Oscar Wao is a New Jersey boy who is obsessed with becoming the Dominican version of J.R.R. Tolkien via an unfinished four-book science fiction epic. Oscar thinks hes a G when talking about role-playing games and worries seriously about being the only Dominican male to die a virgin. Though he eventually gets a love story of his own (falling in love with Ybon, an aging prostitute in Santo Domingo), quite a bit of this novel details the various trials of his family grandparents who suffered at the hands of El Trujillo, a cousin named La Inca who cared for Oscars mother, the beautiful final daughter who eventually morphs into Oscars skinny, workaholic mother whos struggling with cancer.
7591 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved it. Great book. Totally recommend this book. So totally read this book and the sequels. Good book and I would totally read this book and the sequels.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read from the very first page. Author Barbara Silkstone knows how to spin a witty tale with zippy lines and fun characters in zany circumstances. If you like wacky mysteries with a bunch of fun thrown in, then this is a book for you. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I will simply summarize my favorite stories in this bundle:
244 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was superb. It was full of suspense. My favorite character was Pigeon Tony, he makes you feel a range of emotions along with him, spanning over sixty years.
Lorelei was dreaming of a mate she knew she could never have.
2956 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Annabelle Taylor works way too hard. She's close to reaching her career goals, but it has been at the expense of her personal life. What good is a corner office if you can't truly enjoy it? She has barely seen her family in a year, and she misses them dreadfully. Now she's home for the holidays, even though her smarmy boss gave her a bunch of crap about taking time off. She knew she was ready to take some time to wind down and relax, but what she didn't expect was the smoldering kiss beneath the mistletoe from long-time family friend, Rafe. She's known Rafe since they were kids, and has had a crush on him since she was twelve. Rafe had always thought of Belle as a little sister until five years ago at her law school graduation party, when he suddenly realized she had grown into a beautiful woman. Now he hopes there's room in Belle's life for him - forever.
After each stanza (or passage, since this poem is written in prose), Oriah explains what she means with stories from her own life. Then, at the end of each chapter, she offers a meditation to open our hearts to that particular blessing within ourselves.
(Theres a lot I could digress and rant about, but I will focus on three main points.)
5665 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 For me there was way too much emphasis on sexual games. The story line was riveting and could have carried the books theme very nicely, without all of the show sexual details. However, I guess their addition is what sells books, so one can skip over these areas easily and still enjoy a good read.
9233 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Absolutely loved this book. First time reading from this author but it won't be the last. My favorite part is the no games or fake drama. Just real love. Great read.
6009 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Having already read Cry Wolf, the first book in the series, this prequel didn't hold any surprising information; however, I still really liked it. It's a fast and enjoyable read, even if it is a bit gruesome because of what Anna's Alpha did to her.
1986 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another masterpiece that has been written by a great author hopefully he will make more than 12 books for the series.
He had expected him to come in search of the boy, and now that he had, must have taken out the men at the mountain outpost.
But there's worse. The relationship between Sidney and her father is unhealthy and made me cringe. She's an immature little girl looking for Daddy's attention and he does not listen nor takes her feelings seriously. Pathetic.
2317 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lots of action, heartbreak, scary situations, on my! Wish Steve Peek had introduced each setting change with a chapter heading though. All in all, a good read.
9538 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kevin weaved a fantastic science fiction tale. The Armageddon Machine goes beyond a dystopian novel about the end of the world and tackles the end of the known universe instead. Read this one!
(you get what you pay for)
5448 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i love love love this book, cant wait to read the next one in the series. just awesome to read
1741 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I confess that I had read these before, many years ago. I got a special offer for the Kindle version of all six books at one time and decided it might be nice to revisit. And it was. So much so that at the end of the last one I immediately (at 1:00 AM) popped on site and ordered the next six delivered to my Kindle for uninterrupted reading. I recommend these if you like a good storyline. There are Vampires and other aspects of the supernatural as well as political aspects, romance and some violence; albeit of the non horrific type. Read these anytime, daytime or night time. You won't loose sleep you will gain a desire for the dark.
Alice's boss Leslie is a frightening sleezeball.
9311 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love this Bible, but I'm having problems remembering how to make it work. You have to download it and open it, leaving it open for a while, while it formats itself, so you can use the search option. I know it works wonderfully, because I got it to work a couple times, but apparently I'm not remembering exactly how now.
5063 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What can you say about The Wizard of Oz other than: Frank Baum was a genius. As I'm reading the story in my 50's I can see the pictures as clearly in my head as I did in my teens. I bought the complete set because it's been a very long time since I read the sequels, and because the whole set was a GREAT value!
This is a reread for me. The heroine is a tough cookie who has earned her way to captain despite being from a weaker species, human. No sleeping her way to the top. She meets the arrogant Wulf, yes I know it is sounding like a clich, weak little human falls for big strong, strapping alien but I promise you the journey is what makes this a great read. The hero is shocked he has a mate, one that is human at that, he does the stupid things males do when in denial which makes for happy reading cause Melina is not having that. The enemy is this creepy snake like species who you will love to hate. We get to see the Prime deal with them and the fact that they now have possible women to mate with when they have giving up hope. This is a pretty good series but book one is still tops for me.
Jane and her best friend and business partner, Lily's company R.S.V.P. is responsible for setting up the events this weekend. However, it's their extracurricular activities that are holding their attention. Jane's caught up in her sexual encounter with Antonio and the new knowledge that he shares women with his best friend Santos. She has to admit that it's a fantasy she enjoys but never seriously considered being in such a situation herself - until cornered by Antonio and Santos.
"The Glycemic Load Diet" does something very important for any effective and permanent weight loss plan -- the book encourages exercise at least every other day that will not harm your body and will keep your insulin levels stablized and ultimately get you slim and trim. Too many other diet plans out there brag about not needing any exercise, but that is a sure-fire way to sabotage your weight loss plan.
6. The Writing: Okay, I will admit that at times the writing needs a little work, nothing a little proofreading would not cure, but other than that, I found the writing is satisfactory enough for a graphic novel. I do find that the writing lacks style or distinction as a unique work by the author; however, since the author's specialty is in creating beautiful artwork, you cannot expect the writing to be just as good as a novelist. 4 out of 5 stars
1469 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It seems like I've already reviewed that .Any way it was splendid reading. You cared about the people and how they interacted. Good author.
4546 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Day after day, Alice lives a life of confinement, inflicted on her by her abductor, Ray, who kidnapped her five years previously. Her life now is full of constant pain, from starvation to sexual abuse, without any hopes of escaping...except through death. It's a route that Alice is willing to take, if only she could find the chance. But then even her desperate hope for death is marred by Ray's one last request: find a girl to replace Alice. Despite the horror of his demand, Alice sets about doing it, with only one thought on her mind: freedom.
Will (the apprentice), Halt (the Ranger) and the other traveling companions have arrived in Skandia (after being reunited). They have discovered that this previously unfriendly nation is about to be invaded by a common enemy, and combining their efforts might be the only long-term hope for a successful defense of both counties.
9361 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I picked this up yesterday for free and stayed up all night reading it. It was an awesome, very erotic read!
1307 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Junot Daz has something important to tell us. He also has something funny and entertaining - but above all, he has a major talent to display on his latest novel "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao", which was recently awarded a Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
I loved the book, like seriously loved this book, I literally had to resist the urge to read it a second time immediately after I finished reading it in one sitting the first time. I don't know why by Rachel Vincent's writing sucks me in more than any other author I have read. Her books are not just an enjoyable read, but they make me think. No one is ever perfect in any of the world's she creates, and it's those imperfections, both big and small that make me enjoy her characters so much. I love the dimension of the characters, that everyone is in one way or another a little broken or jaded from life. I also love that even though this book is one of a series she wraps up the plot. Nothing is more annoying than when I have to wait an entire year for one plot to be concluded. Sure in the last two pages it is clear that there are going to be new challenges for Liv and Cam, they are going to be new challenges, and I am not going to have to wait a year to find out how the first plot ends (thank you so much for that Rachel). I would recommend this book to anyone, even those who aren't really big on the supernatural, while this book does give some humans a type of power, they are still human and I think it would make a great read for people who aren't into vampires and weres. Already looking forward to the next installment.
9357 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is my first foray into work by Jet Mykles. This story is pretty good. I found the concept of incubus-like dark Elves to be original. The story is H.O.T!! I didn't expect the ending, I though it would have ended differently but I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend to other to read. It did read BDSM-lite.
It's weird to say this in light of what I wrote above, but this is one beautifully written book. The language is lilting, and the dialogue so natural the characters jump out at the reader. It's easy to imagine this read aloud. The time jumps are a little hard to follow, probably because I know little of Dominican history. Otherwise, my overall reaction: WOW!
9114 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I did not like this book. Tre was so angry at Leigh. He would treat her poorly that she was afraid to be in the same room with him. Tre felt his heart was being ripped out everything he saw Leigh. It took them over ten years to get this right. I really don't like a book with the majority of it is filled with questions never being asked and a lot of assumtions. Then as the other reviewer mention was the ending. There was no ending. Once everything was reveled and it looked like they could finially be together Leigh leaves Tre for serveral months. She didn't call him, she didn't return his calls nothing. Again the lack of communication. Then she just comes back with the carefee additude and the writer was giving you the impression that Leigh my be pregnant but nothing was mentioned. Did not like this one at all.
7. Jacquelyn Frank's Jacob (The Nightwalkers, Book 1) - demons, were, vamps and other fae finding their better halves in races that should be the enemy
I can almost guaranty this. If the author ever took the time to make this into a full length novel, I would probably be five starring this. It was awesome!
No thanks.
SPOILER: I got as far as page 142 and the beating of Beli was enough. I don't like to read stories describing the abuse of women.
I purchased this title in March 2010 when it first released and loved it; I downloaded it to my Kindle app for Android. This book is definitely worth reading a second time.
9428 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a good read, and scary in that it projects current issues into a very possible future. The protagonist's detatchement written as a retrospective, gives a degree of seperation from the events, so it's not as engaging as it could be. For an even better, more viscereal and IMO more engaging treatment of this, I highly recommend Kratman's "Caliphate". THAT book is better written and is a very scary and brutal treatment of the theme. I just HOPE that both of these book's projection into the near future never come to pass..... but they could. That's the scary part.
1983 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another fantastic ranger's apprentice book. Must read for fans. It is a sequel that cannot be missed by fantasy adventure fans.
The heroine (or victim) is single-minded, foul-mouthed and stupid. Those are her best qualities. The accidental vampire bite plot is old hat and shows little imagination. Sorry Dakota - 2 stars. You can do better.
I decided to read more, so I was lead to Dave Ramsey's book, The Total Money Makeover. I was very pleased and it complemented the fundamentals that Dr. Goodman's book had provided. I was left with a very confident outlook going forward that every decision I made was going to be the responsible as well as smart choice. It is as though weight has been lifted from my shoulders because I have learned things that I feel the 1% has known all along, but was being kept from me. I'm just an average person, but now I feel extraordinary. My best days are still ahead, and Dave Ramsey's knowledge and expertise has brought that even closer.
4218 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A good account of Maj. Bishop's exploits.
The quotes at the beginning of each chapter were apt. However the speed at which people were knitting did not ring true. Several people knit an entire baby sweater in an evening. I don't think so unless they were using very chunky yarn. On the other hand, the type of concentration needed was right on as was the fascination/obsession described. She gave part of a pattern for knitting a block afghan but did not complete the pattern. I was writing the pattern down so was a bit disappointed it was stopped in the middle of a block.
Zuckerberg continued on with amazing successes like creating the News Feed so members were able to just watch their friends news unfold in a streamer with out having to click on their profile page. He created commercial pages that brought businesses on to his site. Later he made Facebook like a platform where others could build applications to run on. He opened up facebook to High School students and then the world one step at a time. He grew his company to a $20 billion market valuation in a matter of years.
3537 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What's the most pressing problem facing our nation? Well, there are a ton to choose from. You could say external forces looking to exterminate us. That would certainly be valid, but I'm always been more of an implosion versus explosion guy in terms threats. Frankly, I think our own seditionists are the biggest threat to our liberty. They'll bring down this country far earlier than any terrorists ever will. Over the last forty years the radicals have marched through our organizations, universities, and government and allowed what was once the counter-culture to become the culture. Nowhere is this more true than in our judiciary wherein the laws crafted by our representatives in the legislature have been struck down by judges who think it is their role to teach us what we should really want.
First, let me recommend the book in this fashion: there are five in the series, all about robots. This first book you can get as part of the set of 5 for $2.99 (currently) or free by itself. Get it free and see how you like it. If you do like it, like me, then buy the series. You'll still save money buying four more for $3 than each for $1. I'm just saying.
Now suddenly she is supposed to be part of his four person team representing the Granite Lake Wolf Pack and a full blown panic just might set in.
2373 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 my wife loved it
7023 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read. Wonderful author that gets better and better every book. Great story telling. Great descriptions. good blend of real like and the key story line.
1939 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Bookworm Speaks!
5819 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is probably the best buy on Amazon for a reader of classic science fiction. H. Beam Piper foresees a human race with advanced technology and beginning to colonize planets throughout the galaxy. This collection of stories covers mankind's rise and fall of civilization and the exploration that takes place. They cover the rise and fall of the Federation and the Interstellar Wars.
1755 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've never read any books by Maggie Shayne before so I was unsure how I would feel about the book. I'm very happy I took the chance. If you like a series where you get to revisit the characters after their stories end you Will love this book. I can't wait to try book 2!
3131 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A very good book-really enjoy Dr Stanley's viewpoints. Delivered very quickly and was in excellent(like new) condition. Very pleased with this purchase
While I could not give this book a 5-star rating, I did enjoy the series overall. And I am looking forward to Sterling and Rhys' story, as neither of those characters seem to fall into the previous sterotypes I have mentioned before.
4042 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Light reading short stories. You'll enjoy the mix and maybe find a writer you would like to read more of their works.
1281 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There is a lot of fire in this book. No one stands still. Fuku is curse, doom. Oscar calls Santo Domingo the Ground Zero of the New World.
I found this book to be helpful and I really enjoyed reading it! Dave Ramsey writes in a no-nonsense fashion and if he says something is stupid or a bad idea, he will say exactly that. He doesn't beat around the bush. He provides step-by-step information on getting yourself out of debt and what to do if you have a crisis while you are working on getting yourself out of debt (he also refers to Murphy's Law quite a bit so something will always happen). I like how he tells us what types of companies, funds, etc to avoid and what ones are good ones. Even though he knows a lot about investments, he doesn't provide extensive investment information in this book but he does give some information on what types of funds he thinks are best based on trends.
8292 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was literally blown away when I got to the end of the story and realized how quickly you fall into the characters world. If I could give this story more stars I would! The interaction between this super powerful woman and her would be assassin is just incredible. I literally felt like I was standing in the corner and watching this tale play out. Fantastic use of detail and time. Very dark due to the main character's mission but after the Queen's medallion digs into his soul/mind/heart you just grab the edge of your seat and hold on knowing that a dangerous downwards spiral is starting. Very smooth, quick read, it left me wanting so much more! Will definitely pick up another story by Stephanie Draven. Five stars without a doubt.
Karigan is a heroine that I loved rooting for, striking a good balance between being understandably overwhelmed by the situation she is thrust into, and buckling down to do what needs to be done.
In a combination of Spanglish, slang, and the occasional made-up expression, Junot Daz effectively captures the spirit and evolved identity of a transplanted Latin American family onto U.S. culture. It touches upon the struggle of a society affected by oppressive power, and the resilience and determination needed in their diaspora. As a native Hispanic, I wonder if and how non-Spanish speakers get to fully understand this book, because it's written not only in Spanish but in Spanish (untranslateable) slang. Also, as a native Hispanic, I was annoyed at the multiple grammatical and spelling errors in Spanish. Couldn't Diaz have found a bilingual editor?
This is truly an edge of your seat read. Plenty of twists and turns keep you guess who the killer is until the end of the book, and the chemistry between the two main characters will amaze you. Secondary character such as Steven's son's and aunt, as well as Jenna's family are only assests to this good read!!! Add "Have You Seen Her?" to your must read list now!
The only other thing that got to me was that the author used the term 'slanted' when writing about two men approaching a kiss. 'Slanted?' Really? You couldn't come up with a better term or at least alternates that could be cycled so that particular word didn't appear tagged onto each male/male kiss?
You will get practical advice and give you step-by-step instructions on how to make this life change. While it is not easy, in the end it is definitely worth it!
In "The Knife's Edge", you follow the interactions between two people, the beautiful and brave heroine Nestra who is the Queen of the realm and her trusty advisor Dardanus. Dardanus is an intelligent, devious character that has a dark secret that you will soon find out about him. This story is rather short so I don't want to tell you more otherwise you wouldn't get the most out of it. All I can say is the ending will definitely surprised because of the brilliant plot twist that the author, Stephanie Draven has implemented.
This is definitely one to read in a single sitting. I was so captivated by the story, I couldn't tear my eyes away from Kindle. I loved the ideas, the mystery and the characters. Kaylee is a likable person and I'm looking forward to getting to know her better in the next book. If you want to test this series out, this novella is really a good way to do so! It will leave you hungry for more. I have a feeling I'm going to adore book one!
As the story proceeds Chester is faced with problems trying to save Romero, problems with his present day self, problems with a bookie out to kill him, and problems trying to save another young woman's life
Boy was I ever wrong! This is the most eroctic, most sensual, most passionate, most sexiest, hottest, steamiest, most graphic book I have ever read. Did I say hot, did I say sexy, did I say extremely eroctic, then let me repeat myself again! I am not sure if Samantha Cruise has written any other books and to date I have not been able to find any but I hope she writes more books. This book was so hot that made I left my husband a very happy man! I would highly recommend this book! Great Job Ms. Cruise!
Remi has a gut-wrenching past. The only light in his life is his younger brother Sterling and Remi has had to cut deal after deal with his abusive father to keep Sterling safe, but that's just what Remi does. So what can newly made werewolf Remi do when he discovers his mate...is a man. If his homophobic father finds out, well...there's no telling what he'd do.
Any book with such a sad point needs a little levity to release the reader's emotions. Junot Diaz accomplishes that result by having Oscar be the most unRomeo-like Romeo you can imagine.
Most of the story was also unbelievable. To think that an overweight plane could gain enough speed on a sandy beach is just too far fetched.
This is the message HLP also helps impart, loud and clear. And I second it.
This was short but very sweet, I loved Tad. It was also nice that this story happens almost at the same time as book one so we see his side of the story when he finds out his sister is mated and now knows about being a wolf. Tad could've been triggered a long time ago but he was waiting for the right girl. The way his personality is I wasn't surprised to find out that he was also an Omega wolf.
Lady Celia Davenport had been the belle of London society. Then she was abducted, sold into slavery, and expected to pleasure a guest of the Sultan's is most overwhelming to her gentle breeding. When she discovers that the man she is to service is English and knows her father, she is great relief. She now has a smidgen of hope of being able to return home but only if she is submissive to Robert's desires and pleases him. Otherwise she may be lost to the harem for the rest of her life.
2503 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these. It's nice to have to my collection. Nostalgia complete.
These books can at first cause more problems than they solve because as problems surface and you put names to the issues, things can get worse. A few days later, you may find your relationship on a better path and renewal setting in. The ideas almost require you to put pride aside and set to work on the real issues facing every relationship.
6658 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Harlequin's Blaze series is known for featuring love scenes much spicier than other lines they publish. However, Triple Threat is simply much too short to be appropriate for a Harlequin. The emphasis is so much on the sex scenes that there isn't sufficient time to bother with plot or character development. Erotica is fine, as long as you know that is what you're getting. However, I believe most people choose Harlequin for a romantic story, and that's where this one failed. The ending was also much too abrupt. There are supposed to be obstacles to the romance and difficulties in overcoming those problems. In this instance the obstacles were in their heads and the resolution was Eli and Tara simply decided they were no longer a problem. It had some real potential, as the characters, especially Tara, were interesting enough to keep me reading to the end. Ultimately, though, it was a disappointment, sorry to say!
877 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the Ladies in my art class recommend the series to me
2155 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 4.5 stars. Best book in the series so far!
The novel could very well have taken the low road and shown only how greedy, violent and self-absorbed the world can be, but instead we see most of the character overcome their personal foibles and actually become better persons despite their hardships.
5440 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Rebecca Yaeger's world turns upside down when she learns her friend's secret after an attack by a jealous woman bent on revenge.
I think Baxter is a wonderful writer. Really. And it is the truly fantastic writer who gets the job done, who finishes a work even though lightning hasn't struck yet and do his job and get his efforts out there into the world.
2362 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love God and his word, and don't know what else to write. But They want 20 words! I wonder way??
Chandler's noir protagonists understand all this, and they accept it grudgingly, knowingly, ironically, and often tempered with more alcohol than most of us could handle. None of Chandler's protagonists, whether his signature character Phillip Marlowe or one of the lesser lights who stand in for Marlowe in some of his stories, has an iron-clad claim to sainthood. They're sharp dressing chain-smokers who, whatever their unhealthy habits, are well put together, at ease with women, and know how to handle themselves in tough situations.
8751 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Gabe, he's not much for another man touching what's his, "Gabe had wanted to break Jim's pretty-boy face at the sight of the other man's hands around her waist, his lips on her skin. His Puma was growling so loudly." Simon though the good man he is gives Gabe perspective on things, "the bracelet you gave Chloe for Christmas when you didn't bother giving Sarah a gift." Gabe flushed. He had a present for Sarah, he'd just wanted to give it to her in person. "You talk to Chloe almost every day, but don't call Sarah at all." All though there was tension between the characters which I sometimes like in my books I didn't really enjoy this one as much as the other books in the series.
7508 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm pretty sure I rated the book right after I finished reading it I just finish the second one in this series I liked how she did some crossover with the men in blue series which I'm currently reading the new one from that series
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8068 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maya Banks is one of my favorite authors. This book was the first by her that I read, & I continue to read her books!
The following nicely illustrates how net (new) investment (productivity increases) took place before medium of exchange, while (1) also illustrating how such net (new) investments spurred trade between separated communities; and (2) clarifying Marx's confusion as to what came first to alter social relations, (i) machines; or (ii) something else preceding machines...
Whip Appeal is a deliciously racy tale by Mta Smith. Smith dives you in head first into the fascinating life of a dominatrix. What makes this story stand out is the way it is told. The story jumps from the present to the past but it is done in a way that does not confuse the reader. You will be glued to the pages as you try to figure out what exactly happened to Ebony on the night when things went way too far. This story is full of heart-stopping twists, drama, erotic sex, and murder. Whip Appeal is an engrossing read that will have you eagerly waiting for a sequel.
This is, in many respects, a cacophony of latin sounds blending with English language over an entirely Caribbean topic. You can almost taste the food, hear the speakers, smell the ocean and barrios, dance to the congas, and be lured by the colorful attire suffused against the tan or even black flesh. This reader was overwhelmed by the strength of this novel and would never question why it won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2008.
Then their father becomes ill and leaves home to recover. He trusts Jena to run the family business but she is a girl and so a cousin, Cezar, will help her. Cezar cannot help but remind Jena that if she or one of her sisters fails to provide a male heir he may just be taking over her family, since her father is very ill, ill enough to he might not make it home and therefore Cezar would be the next in line to be the man in charge. Jena cannot stand this thought but Cezar's hints and flat out bully attempts to run her home have come at a time when Jena's sister has fallen for a young man in the Other Kingdom who she should not have fallen for. Sure, the fact that he is in the Other Kingdom and therefore only seen by them during the full moon is an issue, but it is worse than that -- he is visiting the Other Kingdom with the Night People, a mysterious group with a horrid reputation for toying with people -- ruining lives even. It's a lot for Jenna to take on, essentially alone, only her best friend / Frog Gogu can truly help her and she's not sure that a frog is of much help, no matter how much she loves him. Jenna does send letters to her father but she's unsure that he is getting them and she cannot bring herself to tell him just how bad things have gotten as she'd not want to further affect his health. How to save her sister and her home?
Devlin is visiting another town, looking for a place for he and his business partner to move their construction company to. He's sizing up the local werewolf pack, introducing himself so he can scope out the feasibility of moving here. What he finds is a ruthless pack Alpha who is abusing his Omega, a werewolf named Laine, and terrorizing the rest of the pack. One thing about werewolves.... they recognize their mate instantly, that special person that Fate has chosen for him, and the omega Laine is Devlin's mate. He quickly claims Laine as his, and now must work to dispatch the Alpha and remove him from his post so the town can be in peace again and he and his Laine can live happily ever after.
5905 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The moment they met, Katrina Keats fell fast and hard for Professor Derek Jacobson. Unfortunately for her, she was an undergraduate student at the time. Though she's now Derek's teaching assistant and part of his research team, Derek seems determined to keep a professional distance between the two of them. Yet, underneath his professorial demeanor, Katrina can see his desire for her.
So it turns out the choice was a good one: having Ms. Traviss bring her sensibilities to the New Jedi Order provides a sorely-needed shift from the overall tone of the nineteen novels. It's fascinating how she juxtaposes Boba Fett and his allies against the Yuuzhan Vong, two cultures both comfortable with violence as a means to an end but diametrically opposed as to the means. This story is set chronologically before Vector Prime, meaning it could be a reader's first introduction to the Yuuzhan Vong culture, and overall I would say that's neither worse nor better than first encountering them via Vector Prime. It's just different, as Vector Prime shows the Vong through the lens of the Jedi and here we meet them through the alternate viewpoint of Mandalorian mercenaries.
138 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the most interesting books I have read in some time. It was well worth the time I spent
8006 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really loved this book, hated for it to end. I've been reading paranormal romance for years but Mandy Roth always finds a way to make something different! She has such an awesome and unlimited imagination! I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys futuristic books, sexy shifters and steamy sex scenes. :)
1200 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Romantic stories about men finding their mates and what they had to do to attract them.
8443 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting story about the inflated values society follows. Great whodunit! It keeps you guessing about what is really going on. No redeeming morality in sight. A sad commentary on values.
This is part of a complex series but can be read as a standalone, with sympathetic characters and well-imagined medieval warfare. Be warned, it features threesomes in a loving relationship between three life partners. Bianca D'Arc has written several books in this and her other fantasy series. I enjoyed this exciting tale and will be looking out for more of her work.
7963 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "My Soul to Lose" is a novella that acts as a prequel to the full length book "My Soul to Take." You can actually get this novella free on the author's website, which also happens to divulge a secret that is not revealed in this short work. The main character, Kaylee, is able to tell when someone is going to die, & she begins to scream uncontrollably. After an episode at the mall, she ends up in a psych ward. This premise may not sound all that great, but, after reading what Kaylee is on the author's site, it all made sense. I won't spoil her identity here, but I will say that I am intrigued enough to read the full length book "My Soul to Take."
634 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sands has written a new take on the vampire mythology. Very good start to the series. Look forward to the rest of the series.
7549 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Anyone aspiring to be an airline pilot must read this book! Chronicles the agony and the ecstasy of airline flying with great skill. Wordsmithing was excellent!
"The house looked as if it had never seen a coat of paint. The gray planks warped and strained against the rusty nails, which bled dark-red streaks from years of rain." Rather than telling the reader everything that is going to happen step by step, Steve Peek allows us to connect the dots and reveals his story through the actions of his characters. There was no extra fluff or poorly utilized space in this novel.
This is author one of the greatest. I love all her books. Just started the Lucy Kincaid series and
Editing/Formatting: 5 Stars
I still stand by this being a great diet option for people who need to follow a low-carb diet. I just suggest you really watch your carbs mindfully. I promise that when you cut out the sugar and grains, you no longer crave them! Try reading Wheat Belly- it really helped me. :)
4641 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved getting to know each member of the knitting circle....by the end of the book they felt like old, dear friends.
4065 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A page turner for sure. A plot that jumps centuries, dimensions, and points of view. Dialogue and characterization are well crafted, no typos, grammatical nonsense or other problems that often pop up in this genre. It kept me riveted throughout.
If I had one word to describe Green Rider, it would be "mediocre". It is a pretty standard fantasy novel we have the reluctant hero with latent magical powers, a long journey where the hero is chased by a representative of a long-dead evil, an intelligent mount, etc. In concept it's probably most similar to Mercedes Lackey's Heralds of Valdemar. I usually don't have a problem with fantasy clichs but I don't think this book ever rose beyond its clichs. Karigan was an extremely bland protagonist, even after reading the entire book, I couldn't tell you anything about her personality. Other characters seemed to just do whatever the plot required of them.
It was a freebie on Kindle, so I snagged it and became intrigued by Vincent's writing. I have seen this series compared to Twilight but that's just mean. This is so much better! Plus, I think it's a lot more like The Hollows series by Kim Harrison, which I highly recommend as well.
1380 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good clear writing by a leader dedicated to serving God
The more enduring struggle in Kansas was the border war with Missouri, a story that began in 1854 with the Kansas-Nebraska Act. That conflict begat the Civil War, but fighting did not end with the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Many of the outlaws mentioned in the chapters of this book served their apprenticeship with the partisan rangers, as did sheriffs. Wild Bill Hickok fought in Missouri - so did members of the James & Younger gang. Unlike the soldiers in most Civil War armies, many of the men in Missouri and Kansas joined the fighting for personal reasons.
Once upon a time,my name was not Alice.
2810 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have now read the first two books in this series and I am really enjoying them. I like how the characters are separate and yet together. Planning to buy the next book soon.
Max didn't even remember Emma but when he hears her voice on the phone when she calls his friend and Beta, Simon, he feels attracted to her. After visiting her shop with Simon to make a delivery he knows she is his mate and Curana to his Alpha. Max has to let Emma know what he is (a puma shifter) as well as who he is (the Alpha leader of the Pride) and he's concerned that she may not be strong enough to be the Curana to his Alpha and the leader of the women of his Pride.
5566 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After nearly 21 years of marriage, I thought I had my wife pretty well figured out, but Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn made me second-guess that belief in For Men Only.
An overconfident reader will not enjoy the book based on a preconceived idea that the outcome is obvious. One should refrain from making assumptions based on what seems like blatant foreshadowing and simply absorb the story as it is being written by Professor Van Tassel. Some of the strived-for emotional reactions will be missed otherwise.
8932 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the second book in the Dragon Town Trilogy. The first book is Snapdragon Alley and the last is Dragon Town. In this book, Argus, the 3-year-old from the first book, is a 22 year old man with a quiet life. He is quiet and depressed, estranged from his family, an lives with a group of roommates that he doesn't really interact with. He doesn't remember the experiences of the summer that took place in the first book. One day, he is handed a mysterious package. Those around him are intrigued, and everyone joins together to try to solve the clues.
5472 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a short tale that doesn't feel like just another short story. It's a fantasy. It's a horror. It's a fairy tale. It's a detective novel. This novella actually crosses many different genres and styles and makes for an entertaining afternoon's read.
6348 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read Stuck in the Middle and loved it. I was so happy to start this second book in this series and loved it just as much, if not more, than the first book. The characters and relationships are so real and something most of us can relate to in one way or another. Each family member and the rest of the characters were interesting and fun to get to know. I really enjoyed this book and Im on my way to starting the 3rd book in this series. I wish there were more!!!!! It was a nice, clean and sometimes funny story I was so happy to have found. Thank you Virginia Smith for writing a super nice series!!!!!!
856 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent Read.
For Jackson `Jack' Breckinridge it would secretly place the woman, whom he had loved for many years in his life, as his wife. And, more importantly, to make a right of the wrong that his younger brother committed by not taking any responsibility when he got Alexis pregnant when they were barely out of their teenage years.
1283 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The most amazing thing about this amazing book is that it won the Pulitzer Prize. The prize that has been awarded to such American stylists as Saul Bellow, John Updike, and Marilynne Robinson, now given to a novel written in a language that few of them would recognize? Yet the Pulitzer was also awarded to Toni Morrison, who virtually invented her own language in BELOVED , to Michael Chabon, who plunged deep into the world of American comics in THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER AND CLAY , to Jeffrey Eugenides, who channeled the teenage sexual confusion in MIDDLESEX , and to Oscar Hijuelos, who sang Spanish-inflected blues to his native Cuba in THE MAMBO KINGS PLAY SONGS OF LOVE . There are elements of all these things in OSCAR WAO, so perhaps the Pulitzer is not such a stretch after all, except that Junot Daz takes everything that much farther.
7160 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a quick read so I didn't get as much time to enjoy the characters as I would like and it felt a bit rushed, but overall very enjoyable
6762 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It had me hooked. I loved the way I couldn't tear my eyes away and I couldn't predict what was going to happen.
Basically this is a series about a group of women The Sisterhood who seek out revenge against those justly deserving punishment but who for some reason are untouchable by our legal system. Yes folks, this is a vigilante revenge book as are the other in this series. While most of the book is pretty mellow dealing with the love life of various members of The Sisterhood (or so it would seem) I must tell you that there is some EXTREME violence involved with these stories. This group of women simply does not mess around in dealing out justice, no, no, no! Good grief!
1142 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this book. This book has everything that I love. This book is so good I just couldn't put it down. Love this book!!!!!!!!!!!
The first book in the series has all the hallmarks of typical sword and sorcery fantasy, with a classic good vs. evil conflict. But after Morgorath is defeated at the end of the second installment, THE BURNING BRIDGE, the adventure becomes more complex. Will and his companion Evanlyn are captured by Skandian raiders and become slaves in Skandia. It is only with the help of their captor Erak, who comes to admire the spirit of his young captives, that they are able to escape.
Just when I thought the HALLE PUMA series couldn't get any better, it does! STEEL BEAUTY is the fourth book in this delightful series and revisiting these characters is a pleasure you won't want to pass up. This story is infused with humor, some real kick butt action, a memorable romance and proof that cats and dogs can be friends - and so much more. Belle won me over with her `in your face' attitude and the hilarious way she taunts Gina - as well as Rick. She's not a gal who's going to let anyone get away with anything and I adore that about her. Rick is exactly the sort of man Belle needs, he's just got to learn to share problems and worries - and she is chock full of ways of ensuring that he doesn't forget that she is his life partner.
8279 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 It had potential but never got there. I'm glad I didn't pay for this. Just an essay so the author can promote her other books. Unfortunately due to the lack of being able to hold my interest in this essay I don't think I will be reading anything by this author anytime soon.
6851 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 To Ridgwell
Peter himself was a bit of a cipher. Portrayed as sort of disinterested and boring during their Amsterdam trip, (for reasons which are later revealed), I never felt any concern for him or could quite see what Ann could see in him. Ann's constant comparison of herself to Anne Frank also seemed a bit... Insensitive, as Ann never has it half as bad as Frank did.
Loreli Janelle has been dreaming the same dreams as Sevan. When she answers a distress call from a ship orbiting her planet, she sees it is captained by the man in her dreams. She is so unsure to give him leave to land on her planet but she does because something in him called out to her.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Adults only, a lot of happy coupling. PNR fans, shifter fans should enjoy. This is a bit heavy on the PNR side, with some sexy shifterness.
I also don't understand abusing another person because of color, religion, etc.
James is a likable character, even though he makes a crack about women buying romance novels. He's down on his luck, but is a decent enough guy. Not without sin, not without mistakes, but a good person. Sedge is also likable, but his character seems a little unpredictable at times, capable of anger and forgiveness in rapid succession. Perhaps this is the product of being a short piece - there was no time/space for a more nuanced approach. I will say that professorial British types are of the good, and so Sedge is A-Okay with me!
4205 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had read all these years ago. I recently found Wings in the Night Part 1 for a real deal and decided to download to my kindle and revisit one of my favorite series from long ago. I got caught up again. I then immediately upon finishing part 1 downloaded Wings in the Night Part 2 and read all of them. I am now looking on the Wings in the Night Web Site and checking for Rhiannon's Chronicles and info on the new books coming out. This series does not disappoint. It matters not if you are revisiting it or if you are a first timer. It will set the scene for the new books and/or give you a great series for your immediate enjoyment. I highly recommend.
Ross Benson is wealthy, titled, and thoroughly enjoys the London social scene and all that it entails. He's earned a reputation among the women and has been very careful to avoid interacting with marriage minded young women and innocents. The last thing he intends to happen is to seduce the sister of his best friend Timothy.
5325 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Vic Bayne is a PsyCop. He's the psychic half of a detective team assigned to special cases where certain types of paranormal activity may be at work. His boyfriend, Jacob, is also a PsyCop, but he's the non-psychic half of a separate detective team in a different precinct. Vic rates as a level five medium (the scale goes to seven), and he's able to easily hear and see the spirits of the deceased who have not moved on yet. He also has a tendency to abuse his medications, but hey, if you kept seeing murders reenacted, you would too.
7933 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I felt very frustrated for Kaylee, reading this novella. I really enjoyed this novella as it made me feel more for her character than I probably have since reading the series. To wake up cuffed to a bed in the Mental Health Centre , scared and sore and confused.
For the first time in a year, Belle has returned home to visit with her family for the holidays. She's thinner and paler than she had been on previous visits and everyone points out the fact that she's had no time for herself, family, or anything else that makes life worth living. Belle's perfectly aware of that fact but she's come so far and is so close to her goal - quitting now is simply inconceivable. Rafe proves to be a delightful distraction from her own troubles as he tempts her to be naughty with him. What better time to start up a little romance than Christmas and seeing as she'll be visiting for a full five days, he's determined to give her a good reason to make some adjustments to her `TO DO LIST.' Adjustments that include him, a happily ever after, and all the organizing and list making she could ever desire - as long as he can seduce her into giving up her `dreams' of success in San Francisco. Or had she already been coming to the conclusion that there's more to life than a corner office and empty apartment all on her own? Rafe just may provide that extra push she needs to take the leap of faith and move one of her long term goals up a few notches.
6795 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I purchased and immediately "returned" this version of the NKJV for Kindle. There isn't any TOC much less an active TOC, the only "go to" feature available is done by labeling of each verse with the an abbreviation of the book, chapter and verse so that the search engine can find it, I.E. "gen 1v3" for Genesis One verse three instead of just the number 3. The abbreviations it uses for the books of the Bible are not the standard Bible abbr. so you have to learn all the new ones to get to your verse. And forget about text to speech because the Kindle wants to pronounce the verse label every time.. For one dollar more ($4.99) go with the Kindle Bible (KJV) (best navigation with Direct Verse Jump; paragraphed) [Kindle Edition] (OSNOVA) the search function works just as good as this one and it uses the standard abbr. for the books of the Bible without visible verse labeling other than a number. It also has an Active TOC. There may be better NKJV versions out there, but not for that price. I gave it 2 stars instead of one star for effort but there is better out there.
Anna sees a picture of a teenage boy in a newspaper article, who disappeared with his date after a high school dance. Her body was found mauled by animals, but his body never turned up. She recognizes the boy in the photo as one that she had seen in a cage that houses new wolves at Leo's house, and she is concerned because she believes that Leo ordered the attack. Anna knows that her pack has serious issues within its ranks, and she feels driven to do something about it. She calls the Marrok in Montana, who is the leader of all the wolves in the North American region, and tells him of her suspicions. She is surprised to learn that he is already aware of Chicago's problems and has sent his son, Charles, to deal with it. The Marrok, Bran, asks Anna to meet Charles at the airport.
9652 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an awesome book and I'd recommend it to all fans especially if you've read Vivian before.
This story, told through the eyes of Alice (self proclaimed Living Dead Girl), is of a girl who was abducted five years ago on a school field trip just before her tenth birthday. It tells of what life is like with Ray the man who abducted her, the man who controls every aspect of her life including how much and what she can eat. Like her, the book is very bare bones- yet chocked full of raw emotion of being stuck living a life with no emotion. A life of being a girl that no one sees...no one will save. A girl who wants out of the misery she feels, yet sees no way out.
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Until they came to a huge dark building--a building that had not been there during the day!
More troublesome by far, were the entire Spanish sentences, many times very meaningful to the flow of the story that would suddenly appear, without translation or context. I don't understand this. This is a novel written in English for a largely English speaking audience, yet at key points in the story, very meaningful dialog is issued in Spanish. It's almost as if the author is thumbing his nose at the reader.
Toward the end there is a well crafted plot point that I didn't see coming (while I certainly wondered what the disconnected parallel narration was all about and I knew something was in store). I think here too a few more pages would have improved the story
I thought it was a real page turner, and I am looking forward to the sequel. (There will be a sequel, won't there? And all those questions we have will be answered later?)
2273 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 There is not a valid reason in the world for there not to be a good usable kindle version of the KJV Bible! All the work has been done and was made free LONG ago. The only thing involved in costing money is pure greed. The ONE book of all books that MUST be free is the Bible! There are plenty of willing and capable hands to have this already available so please someone put a name on the trouble here!? What is it? Who is it that prevents this? Boycott Kindle UNTIL there is a good usuable FREE KJV Bible available, easy to find, ready for anyone to HAVE.
This is a story that I finished right now and I'm still in shock with tears in my eyes.
5.9. First Strike
While Remi struggles to come to terms with being a newly changed
465 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Carrie McGavock lost three children in their youth as she mourned in her mansion near Franklin, Tn. It was in this heavenly Middle Tennessee community that a hellish battler transpired on Nov. 30, 1864. In just five hours their were over 9,000 casualties as John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee met with a disastrous defeat at the hands of General John Schofield's blueclad soldiers.
8083 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Tyler Newsome has left the rodeo circuit leaving his twin brother JT to make it on his own, for once. JT isn't happy about it, especially the part about Ty going home where he'll see Ren Alston again. Ren is a horse breeder and an old friend of the family. Ty has had a crush on Ren since he was young. It seems his feelings for Ren might be mutual but they both have brothers that need them. Can they do what their families need and still make time for themselves?
What the hell is that supposed to mean, and why a black fist?
2573 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was so cute! The both the narrative and the characters were so endearing!
5301 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Once again, Mr. Ramsey offers a book (workbook) with more sound advice. Love some of the simple, but so true, advice like "there are no get rich schemes". The people who are making money are the ones selling:
6514 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ok, so I've read three of Mr. Simon's books. The "Mystery on the Tramway" has me hooked. Again, the characters are very well developed and the more I read, the better I like the style. Henry Wright is starting to come out of his funk after his wife's death and can see a future. Read the stories in order and you'll like these characters and how the author is developing the story.
You learn that earth isn't the same anymore for it has paranormal beings on it. And if coarse humans freak out want to get rid of them. So they hunt them down and load the paranormals on ships and send them to outer space. Only it wasn't that easy, the ships crash all occupants perished, right?
9092 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved the sexual tenison. short and hot i loved it! it's a great quickie thai I ciuld have eazily real 10 chapters - would havw loved this to be a novel
4215 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love reading this collection and it didn't overload my poor purse. As usual all the reads were consistently enjoyable. All good and quick reads.
I believe that with such a serious first half of a book, the author did herself a disservice to have "cut-corners" to make shallow points with "near science" in the second half of the book. Because in the end, the only difference between "real science" and "near science" is the same difference between "real science" and "religion":
3715 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book. characters develop.
3000 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great book from John MacArthur!
8995 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Why O why can I not find a book with a descent Woman Character? Oh wait I have, i.e. Black Dagger and the Species series! I know, I know, not the same genre! But still, I compare other books to those! I have read much much better syfy romance, this isn't one! Seriously!? If I acted like these woman?!? I'm all for a little antagonism, but come on!! We know ladies, you can do it all!, but why do the characters constantly have to emasculate men and why do they constantly have to change the male character but they won't change or budge for anything! They constantly get in trouble because they are stubborn and... Oh too frustrated to go on, with this review or the other books in this series! Lucky I gave it two stars! Maybe I'm just too picky!
953 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book really did it for me. The humor was usually dry, but kept me laughing just the same. I have no doubt that this book is not for everyone. That being said, I will offer some sound advice for you, the prospective reader:
What stood out for me most in this book is the attention to detail paid to the monsters. Usually, in monster horror, the monster is pretty one-dimensional. Monsters fall into very few categories. Critter gets revenge by killing and eating. Critter just kills and eats for not much reason at all. Critter gets a hold of something radioactive and kills and eats. You know the drill.
Why would I buy yet another modern Bible translation, particularly when there are plenty of King James versions with extensive study notes available for free? Because I checked out a sample of this publication and found the introductory explanations about the history of scriptural translations and their organization really helpful. I've been a student of the Bible for nearly 50 years. As a kid I read some of the earliest 'modern language' versions trying to make sense of the scriptures, but some of those had their own sources of confusions.
9004 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Really liked this book. I love books with a strong h and H. He is an alpha male, but she isn't a pushover. They have a great connection and definitely a HEA. Getting ready to start 2nd book now.
4418 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A lot oh angst, a lot of misunderstanding, but a vulnerable Darcy and Elizabeth coupled with steamy sex. I read it in one day.
The dialogue was really awkward and the jumping narratives a little confusing from time to time. I had high hopes for this book based on the back cover description, but I just could not get into it, it never delivered what it promised, it never even came close. It took me forever to read it and when it was done I was vastly relieved! This book was a major dud and disappointment.
2141 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I NEVER would have thought about playing the real word against a powerful gaming computer. Great read with out any stop I the other books are a must read.
5930 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Finally found this for my kindle yay! I love all the mercy and alpha and omega books! Amazing prequel I love it
7351 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can you make a love match with your nemesis - Rebecca is about to find out with Josh - they've been battling each other since grade school.
5444 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I always know that when I buy one of her books I am gonna enjoy the story. Dana Marie Bell never disappoints.
5813 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My Lady Compelled is the first book in The Archangels series. It's a series of 6 erotic historical romance books that take place in the Regency era. The Archangels group consist of 6 men who helped England by spying on the French.
Now, since actual labor is required for there to be potential value, and there is no actual labor to speak of, then the potential imputation of labor value into machines/commodities is zero, and therefore Marx's Law of Value is in error.
Exorcising Sean's Ghost is a very good story and it's smoking hot! Beth Kery is tops in writing erotic and sexy love scenes. She's also great when it comes to creating likable and compatible characters, even when they are overbearing and dominating. Exorcising Sean's Ghost is a really enjoyable read with a fantastic plot twist. I'm sure many readers will like it just as much as I do.
Surviving the Fog is very close to Swiss Family Robinson and it's a fun read in the same way. True, there's no plot, just a sequence of incidents. Yes, female characters seem to be cardboard stage props. Yes, the last quarter of the book wanders. Yes, it could use more proofing -- although I only noticed 3 errors. But if you accept the book for what it is, it succeeds quite well. I'll definitely try some of Morris's other books.
The introduction of new characters was handled well and the enemy king and his plans was well thought out and a great plot twist. Well done.... I'm on to the next book Ice Dragon - can't wait!
4710 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series. It's full of fun and adventure. You cheer Yelena on the entire time and it's great to see what happens next. This series made me a fan of the author and her other books are fun as well. Don't miss this fun read!
Experience over the last 160 years has shown that those who are not armed with a materialist concept of history, that is, the ability to see society in all its workings and contradictions, cannot understand the world. All other conceptual frameworks lead to subjectivist idealism and utopian concepts of social change, at best. One may ultimately answer the questions posed by the Manifesto in the negative but the alternatives leave one politically defenseless in the current one-sided international class war.
4150 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What else do you need to know? Douglas Adams, channeled through the brilliance and talent of Terry Jones.
3792 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Once again- the book is over too fast- and now I have to wait for the release of Book 5 . . . June 25th. Oh well, at least it is only a month away now.
When the one woman he has always loved suddenly reappears in his life, he resigns himself to never triggering the wolf as he can't get her out of his mind. But he doesn't know that Missy is also a wolf and wants Tad to help her escape a cruel future.
3546 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It disappoints me that I can not be more enthusiastic about "Men In Black." Though I consider myself a conservative, I find that Mark Levin goes beyond conservativism into partisanship.
Another case came to the attention of the group where a high level government official was abusing his wife. After getting the wife to safety and life saving medical attention, the group of women planned and got even with the husband in their unique form of justice.
8254 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I truely enjoyed reading this and I actually cried... I don't believe in adultry...but these two had a very strong connection and I didn't like the way they went about it...but I guess u can't be denied your soul mate. I would like to see Taylor's story....she shouldn't have married someone knowing she was playing 2nd fiddle to someone else. You won't be disappointed with this one!
8498 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book had me spellbound, pardon the pun. I found I could not put his book down from the very beginning. The book is well written with plenty of action and magic from start to finish. I would totally recommend this book as a book from teenage to adult.
Although I had read a fair amount in the writings of Marx over the years, this was my first time to read the work from cover to cover. I found it surprising on several levels. First, it was a much easier to read work than I had anticipated. This is upon reflection hardly surprising. The work was intended as a pamphlet for the masses, and it was essential that it be as understandable as possible. Also, the concepts and ideas articulated in these pages have become a part of the intellectual landscape of Western civilization. A host of ideas are commonplace, even among those who do not consider themselves sympathetic towards Marxism. It has become a commonplace of the past decade that Communism and Democracy clashed, and Communism lost. But the fact is that Marxist thought has exerted a massive influence on the way we view the world, and many things introduced by Marx are now central constituents of our world. Just look at the way we write history now. Before Marx a detailed consideration of the economic factors in an era was unheard of; now it is considered essential.
Now, onto the book.
905 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The twists and turns continue as the sisters from the Revenge of the Sisterhood series retaliate. Don't ever cross these women!
8282 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This story was over before it started. The story starts off with this queen who has so many traitors in her midst and the guy is on top of that list. He quickly seduces her into a boring, too quick sex romp and then the story is over. This story took about 7 minutes, but the excerpts from countless of other stories they want you to buy took much longer, about what this book should have been.
343 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a lot different than the movie. I actually like the movie better but the ending in the book was a stunner. It caught me by surprise.
607 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked this first book because it gave a unique explanation for the existence of vampires without taking itself too seriously. In the end the story was a human one. How we are affected by the relationship our parents have and how they affect our development as young adults. Great story.
Get them all.
47 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 On a lone journey by rail, having now lived many years alone and reflecting on his past, Nicholas Van Tassel begins a memoir of his marriage from 1899 to 1915. The archaic prose, the style of the last century, is the first hint to the reader that this tale begins in another time and place. Restricted by Victorian mores, Van Tassel's manner is inhibited and constrained by the particular social customs and strict codes of conscience of the era. Any mention of sexuality is forbidden to Victorians in mixed company and women are protected from life's crude realities, their sensitivities wrapped in a diaphanous cloak of romanticism. Men may be men, with base carnal appetites, but women must remain unsullied, their virginity preserved for marriage. Even then, it is unacceptable for a woman to express any carnal physical needs; a woman's duty is to bear and raise children, creating a nurturing and comfortable home. It is the dawn of a new Century and the world is full of amazing inventions and conveniences, the future brimming with promise. Nicholas Van Tassel, Professor of Literature and Rhetoric at a small New England college, is, at thirty, self-effacing and modestly aware of his shortcomings, not quite handsome and not quite brilliant. One evening when a fire breaks out in the restaurant where he is dining, senses heightened in the moment of incipient danger, Van Tassel notices a particular young woman. From that moment on, he is obsessed with her, unable to find peace until he has captured her attentions. Van Tassel sets his mind to the courtship and marriage of Etna Bliss, sensing that her circumstances are not advantageous enough for her to refuse his suit. He is unable to withstand the compulsion of his desire, aware that Etna does not return his affection, yet undaunted. Etna clearly declares that she does not love Nicholas before she accepts his affections and agrees to the marriage. Like the typical Victorian romantic, Van Tassel is sure Etna will come to love him in time. True to form, he stubbornly denies all semblance of reality, save his own unquenchable needs.
870 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I JUST LOVE THE FERN MICHAELS BOOKS. REVENGE, AND GET SO EVEN. A GOOD READ FOR ALL...ENJOY THIS ONE AND LET EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT THE SISTERHOOD. I WISH I WAS ONE OF THEM...LOL
The chapters alternate between the stories of Will and Evanlyn as prisoners with the Skandians, and Horace and Halt on their trip through Gallica. Halt is old and very wise. He is able to teach the young knight Horace a thing or two about strategy and honor on their travels. Will is able to help Evanlyn during the short sojourn on the island of Skorghijl, waiting out the winter storms with the raiding party, and also keep up his spirits and fitness. But when they return to Jarl Erak's home of Hallasholm, Evanlyn is made a house slave, and Will becomes a yard slave, toiling in terrible cold until he becomes addicted to warmweed, and forgets who he is. Jarl Erak respects Will's bravery and skill, and hates to see him addicted and treated so poorly. He decides to help Will and Evanlyn try to escape.
7960 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 It's a teaser. You're supposed to think it's a book, but it drops the story right when it gets interesting. It's supposed to lure you into buying the book. Fine,but be honest about it!
747 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This is it, the big kahuna of newspapers delivered right to your Kindle. You do not even need to get out of bed or off the throne to retrieve a soggy paper version from your snowed in yard.
6737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Until I read an article about women authors I had never heard of Deanna Raybourn or Lady Julia Grey. I bought this book thinking that $10 wasn't too much for a trilogy...as I got into the stories I came to like Lady Julia and Brisbane. I will now have to buy the rest of the series.
7009 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was thrilled when our book club chose this book set in Wyoming. Also, a member suggested that a made for television series portrays Walt Longmire. I started reading the book, and felt that maybe if I watched one of the episodes, I would better understand the book. The series is terrible. The portrayal of Vic, one of the deputies, is miserable. In the novel, Vic is a street-smart cop from Philadelphia. In the television series, Vic is a bumbling idiot. Johnson goes to great lengths to show his literature intelligence by inserting various forgotten authors in Walt Longmire's musings. I felt that Walt is too wordy, and his thoughts too rambling. For a mystery written for Wyoming, the action is tepid and scant. The ending was a surprise, but the rest of the novel dragged.
For example, Levin is trying to show with this book that there is a long-term conspiracy of liberalism that has been slowly forging opportunities for itself in the process of applying the Constitution to the cases before it so that there would be precedent to back what Levin calls unConstitutional decisions like in Roe vs. Wade. Levin pushes a good case to look further (personally) into the basis of that and other decisions and if they do have Constitutional basis, but Levin instead goes into a history lesson of the decisions that predicated decisions like Roe vs. Wade with the assumption that every opportunity opened in previous decisions regarding things like the right to privacy was in fact the doing of a long-term liberal plan to open the doors of power for an activist court. Certainly, legal cases are often made on the grounds of precedent, but instead of revealing the focus on precedent rather than the Constitution as a problem in the deliberations of the Supreme Court, Levin tries to turn the problem into an unsupportable conspiracy that comes across on the edge of paranoia rather than sound, unbiased reason. And when Levin starts out the book stating that the justices should be treated as humans rather than gods, he wants to convey the idea that their actions may be questioned, but will not acknowledge himself that the history of precedents may also be the mistakes of the same human beings whom he does not want us to deify.
1877 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 these me were real soldiers. veterans who knew how to fight.
Like other five-star reviewers, I don't get all the negative reviews. While there are books included that I would never download (Top Sights to See in Sri Lanka! or How To Get Your Ex-Boyfriend Back [I'm fine with the one I have now, thanks]), there are many other books that I DO want. Since subscribing to ths blog one month and one day ago, I have added an enormous total of 217 books to my Kindle library! That's, like, triple what I used to have. And no, I don't read Swedish folklore or How To Improve Your Golf Swing In Six Easy Steps. I'm not that boring.*
Luke and Gabe Beckett knew three years ago that Jules was destined to be their mate and went to her fathers to cinch the deal. Of course, Jules' fathers neglected to tell her that bit of information and when she finds out, she does exactly what they'd thought she'd do--she tries to run. She doesn't get very far and when she's caught by Luke and Gabe, Jules is taken to their home and claimed. The mating will come later once she accepts her position. Time is not on their side, however, because Luke and Gabe aren't the only lions wanting Jules. Now they must accept a mating challenge with the hope that they will be the victors.
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6106 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It took me awhile to finish this book but it had nothing to do with the book! I just started it in a period when I had very little reading time. So the reading went in small increments, slow and steady.
8269 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Treachery, deceit and greed are the motivation for Dardanus' actions towards the queens. But he finds it to be different once he gets to where he wants to be.
1993 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic Writing by Flanagan. I have been enthralled with his writing and he is on his way to competing with the top fantasy writers of the modern age.
1482 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a re-read mistake on my part but I was still intrigued with the plot line.
2546 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So charming!!
6216 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really enjoyed book. Have to hers from the author.
2003 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great book, except a little short. I liked how the plot was very exciting. Except, it cussed slot and I think it should only be read by ten plus.
- You are starving yourself to death, what must your sisters think & feel with you perishing & wasting in front of their eyes (and the youngest one may I remind you of the fact that she is only 5?) .... OH NOOOOOOOO, I don't care, I caaaaaaant, I am hopelessly in LUV.
I found several quotes from the novel to be compelling: "I wonder why it is no one ever seems to learn lessons from history, particularly from war" (Francisco). Another important quote is: "War restricts choice. Restricted choice makes love fiercer, more precious. War makes love worth dying for, love makes it possible to fight" (Francisco). These two quotes show a truly profound understanding of the meanings behind this story. A third quote states: "Someday we will tremble in horror at the tens of thousands of innocent Muslims who have been killed. Now it only feels necessary and inevitable." When we consider what is taking place around the world in regard to Muslim thoughts and how Christians (and other religions) feel about Muslim thoughts, it is a chilling realization that one day we will look back and wonder how we could have considered certain actions to be 'okay' and even necessary, in the name of security... just like there are many Germans who wonder how they could have given approval to the Holocaust at the time, and how people during all wars justified the inevitable devastation all in the name of their beliefs - even though they were justifying the deaths of innocents. In sum, this novel makes you think about what we are willing to say 'okay' to... this novel will leave the reader chilled and deeply embroiled in self-contemplation regarding what we are willing to do and approve of for our beliefs.
For 6 months now, Sevan has been dreaming vivid highly erotic and realistic dreams of 'the woman of his dreams'. Beautiful Lorelei. They do things together that he would never even think of doing with a real human. Each night he dreams of her and hates to wake in the morning to find that she is not there with him. He knows that it is his loneliness that is triggering these explicit fabulous dreams, but he never wants them to stop.
4319 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved rereading all my old favourites. Delightful still after all these years. My favourite would have to be Disobedience. What did happen to James's mother?
In Magic Study, she finds herself in a strange place, untrusted, even by her brother, accused of being a spy, with few friends, and a nasty habit of charging ahead without thinking everything through.
between them. Then at the lawyer's, she hears her aunt's wishes and thinks that
2976 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 With her husband gone and her daughter spending the holiday with her fiance's family, Sophia books a cruise for Christmas this year, far from her memories and even further from the very distracting presence of her friend and business partner, Ethan. She just needs some time and space to figure out what she wants for the rest of her life, and whether or not her feelings for Ethan are real or just a by-product of their close friendship.
I highly recommend Secrets of Six-Figure Women. I've personally seen it become a life changing eye opener for women who are tired of surviving and are ready to begin thriving in their financial life.
4232 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Read it to my husband who has extreme memory loss. He laughed and laughed. A wonderful compliment to Winnie the Pooh. We were sorry when it ended and knew there would be no more stories about a boy and his bear. But, a boy and his bear will always be playing in our memories.
1. Capital, Karl Marx, p. 27.
Georgette Heyer is one of my favorite authors, I will have to read more of her work.
The writing is nicely paced, and the switch between past and present is handled deftly and effectively, generating solid interest and keeping the story flowing and the reader engaged. The characters are nicely developed and the plot mainly solid. I say "mainly" only because I couldn't empathize with the reason why Josh refrained from contacting Hayden over those five years. While he clearly states his reason, it doesn't seem nearly compelling enough and the threat faced by Hayden should Josh come in contact with him doesn't quite seem reasonable. Still, the writing, swift pace, and interesting characters all weave together to keep the story immensely enjoyable. It's a very solid work by Cooper Davis and recommended.
Some of my problems with the story lay with Greg, the kidnappee, becoming totally a-okay with being kidnapped. Hey, I don't care what the reasoning was, it just felt un-fricken-believable. Stockholm Syndrome much??? I also had a problem with the entire coven of vampires openly talking about their vampirism in front of Greg when he didn't even know about it...and then acting all shocked when he heard them. "OMG, WE WERE TALKING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU AND YOU HEARD US... NO WAY!" For vampires, some of them were just really fricken stupid. Come on, man.
6287 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a wonderful exciting book.. it kept me on edge I could hardly put it down. The wonder of Gods love shown through the people in this story was amazing. Thank you
2417 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 She always delivers with an exciting storyline and lots of HEAT, of course. What an imaginative and writer.
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_Addendum_: _The Wailing Asteroid_ was made into a British movie called _The Terrornauts_ (1967). I have not seen it, but all reviews that I have read indicate that the film was rather dreadful. Stick to the original book.
5695 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Since I hadn't read anything with this character previously I will address both the content and the formatting.
1454 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After reading her Pomgranates, and seeing the thought process and birthing pains she went through to get this book written, I HAD to reread it. And I am so glad that I did. There are so many layers to this work, one should red it once through every year...like the Bible...for all those who are seeking to be loved "as a little child"...don't miss this masterpiece FIRST NOVEL by a great writer.
3562 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am so glad I stepped outside my comfort zone with this one. Historical romance isn't usually my genre of choice. Thrilled I was given the opportunity to read this 5 star ARC. Storyline is entertaining and fun. Packed with unique characters and themes. The writing was free of excess detail and "fill in" material. I felt accurate portrayal of lifestyles, environments, dialogue, and era.
*** there may be spoilers ***
1890 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story pulls you from scene to scene chapter to chapter. It is a fast entertaining read that for the genre and target audience is a perfect cap to the first arc of the series. While we do not see the fantastical creatures that was in book one the story still has a fantasy feel to it.
3620 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What does it take to be highy paid woman? When is education enough? What qualities women need to succeed? Once one is there (on the top) is it worthed? For any woman who feels as underearner, this is a book that will open some doors to self discovery. You can choose to get rid of your limited beliefs by affirmation, meditation, counceling, or perhaps just hearing other women success stories quated in this book will be a push enough for starting a new way of looking at your own career goals as well as salary goals. Easy read, common sense advice, great read to share with your mother or a girlfriend.
6918 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A friend of mine is enamored with the Longmire mystery series now running on Netflix, and I tried it out not long ago and enjoyed it. Of course then it started me wondering what the books were like.
So -- sounds like a little something for everybody all wrapped up in one "5-star" addition to the genre. Watch out, John !
And so plans are made, and metaphorical lines have been drawn in the metaphorical sand. Everyone has their thinking caps on, and that includes Halt (of course) and Will, Horace, and even the Princess in disguise when she is given the opportunity. New friendships are forged between parties that have been enemies for generations that will have long lasting reverberations both in the books universe and the one we happen to find ourselves in.
This novella does a nice job introducing readers to Kaylee and her strange condition. By leaving the ending somewhat open, she left me wanting to read more (which is kind of the whole point to a prequel). This is the first book Ive read by Rachel Vincent, and Im impressed. Her characters are real teenagers, not perfect little Bella Swans. Her characters were interesting, but relatable. Her descriptions of Kaylees panic attacks were terrifying and make the pulse race. This series might be a good one for those Twi-hards who are looking for something new to read.
2. It can be repetitive at times but understandably so.
4310 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A classic that makes a wonderful gift!
542 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read all 3 of the books in this series in one weekend. I could not put them down. There are some forensic terms I hope she learns as she continues to write (I.e. spatter versus splatter). Both those would only bother someone who works in forensics. Overall an awesome story and I can't wait to read more.
6403 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was extremely incredible to read and it had so much heated passion to describe in every Steele relationship. I'm glad that the brothers and cousin found passionate love at last.
S. S. Van Dine was the pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright, an art critic, whose "day job" was writing highfalutin' books about obscure and ancient things. His esoteric writing style intrudes into his mysteries, but not to the point that it spoils them. On the contrary, it makes PV the prissy, affected, languid rich guy we mystery fans love. The poet Ogden Nash famously summed it up with "Philo Vance needs a kick in the pance." For a time, S. S. Van Dine was the bestselling fiction author in the US, and his books were made into movies that occasionally show up on classic movie channels. His mysteries "play fair," and give a delightful glimpse into the lifestyles of the idle rich in 1920s New York.
"Alpha and Omega" is set in the same world as several of Patricia Briggs' other urban fantasy stories (most notably the ongoing Mercy Thompson series) -- for example, the ancient werewolf lord known as the Marrok seems to hang over this novella like a thundercloud. But the opening novella of the Alpha and Omega series works quite nicely as a story on its own, with new characters and problems.
More than 9,000 men die on the battlefield at Franklin in the following days. The Confederacy is near its demise; its loss at Franklin is a step closer to eventual surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Carrie's close friend and former slave, Mariah, stands beside her for support when hundreds of broken bodies are brought to Carnton.
At the beginning of Accidentally Dead, things haven't changed much as far as her abrasive personality goes. Though she has started a new job as a dental hygienist - which is a turn in the upwards direction for our protagonist - that, my friends, is where the trouble begins. This time it isn't her mouth that gets her into trouble, but a sexy mysterious guy who takes a bite out of her while looped up on happy gas.
concept . 5/5
2556 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I got this for my little granddaughter, and she loved it. I loved it as a child, and I wanted to pass it along.
Consider: One of the characters is a lovely Caribbean-born scientist who is something of an expert on the Chupacabra. She is alternately identified as: "an astronomer," "an astrologer," "an astronomist," and "a technician." I take pains to point this out to show you that I am not merely being purposefully mean and snarky in my review, but that I am only applying the unfortunate credit to where the unfortunate credit it due.
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 155-6)
6162 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have read many different books but this one evoked such feelings of dissonance within myself. This book had some good points. There was a good concept BUT the problem was the author could not deal with conflict properly. I felt less and less empathy for the heroine due to her poor decisions.
2943 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Belle Taylor has spent the last year working eighty hour weeks without a single day off. It is now Christmas time and by God, she is going to visit her family for a week. She wants that corner office in the law firm in which she works but also wants to spend time with her family. When Rafe, her brother's best friend and the object of her late night fantasies since high school, kisses her under the mistletoe hanging in his hallway, Belle realizes that what she used to think was important, just might not be any longer.
2. Create a debt snowball plan - make minimum payments on all debts and focus on paying off the smallest debt first.
Zane is a fierce vampire warrior enslaved by the Amazons after losing the Gods games in The Vampire's Bride. Nola is an Amazon warrior that has been cursed with invisibility after losing the same treacherous games. Now these enemies are finally coming together to break free of the curses that have befallen them. Well I wanted to read this novella immediately after finishing the Atlantis series, but I didn't have an e-reader until now. I thought this would be amazing, heart stopping, satisfying romance novella. It was satisfying, but not heart stopping or amazing. I had really high expectations for this novella because I really liked Nola and Zane in The Vampires Bride.
9533 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 With the sole surviving Draconian in custody but refusing to talk, how can the machine be stopped? will it know if force is used against the prisoner and activate itself? As options are considered, the machine abruptly vanishes. Now it is time for our fleet to give chase but where to start. If you can decipher the technical info you might enjoy it more than others but even not grasping it all I found I truly liked the book and look forward to reading mor of Simon Kewin's work.
Location 4807 "you call love at first site" instead of "love at first sight"
I absolutely loved the characters and the fact that they were in their 40's made it even better.
My only disappointment with this novel, and it was a small one, was the very predictable storyline with Sterling. Warning, small SPOILER:
But the title of this book is not figurative- the heroes really are going to hell. Curiously, I found the impact of the tale lessened as it became more spectacular. Right around the start of their descent into Hades, I thought his handling of the plot and character, though still deft and sensible, lost a bit of steam. It must be very hard indeed to cross the line from a straight-up historical fiction to fantasy, and Wisehart takes them on gamely to his credit.
I did feel the ending was a bit rushed.
5952 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very entertaining short story. I have been looking for this story for some time and wasn't disappointed. I highly recommend it
Rosalind de la Fontaine isn't her real name. She doesn't know it nor does she remember her past. Ryder Sherbrooke finds her when she is around eight. No one is certain that was her age. She was severely beaten and it was a miracle she lived. Ryder and Sophia Sherbrooke took her in and raise her as a relative.
Formatting was generally good. I only noticed one typo. The writing was wonderful. The characters were well-developed and interesting. I think that this author has a wonderful future, and I strongly recommend this book.
Set in a space opera universe of FTL travel, ansibles for FTL communication, and a balkinized polity of trading planets, pirates, mercenary companies and more, Trading in Danger is the story of Kylara (Ky) Vatta. Unlike her trading oriented family, she's more interested in a military career. This career path goes off the rails in the first chapter of the book, as she is cashiered out of the military academy for what seemed to be an innocent attempt to help a fellow classmate.
However, academic critics howled shortly after the publication of Guns, Germs, and Steel:
1624 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although this book had the usual elements of a good western the added story lines about Europe gave it a more expansive feel
1754 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series of books had some of the best Vampire stories I've ever read. Fast paced, great, lovable characters, and plenty of action, not to mention sexual tension throughout..real page turners. They made me want to be part of the "family"! lol I want to read the next series, but will probably have to wait till someone gives me a gift card. The price on the second series is a little prohibitive for me. On the other hand, these books are definitely worth it, if yo love to read about "lovable vampires".
So if I have nothing but good things to say about this story, why only four stars...Well...only 49% of the download is even the story...
3643 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great series
2536 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This collection is even better than its description. I can't believe that the price was so reasonable. All illustrations are in vibrant colors, within/without the box and each book cover-to-cover. The chapters come from the three books Winnie the Pooh and House at Pooh corner (both by A.A. Milne, illustrated by E.H. Shepard) and also the Return to the Hundred Acre Wood (by David Benedictus, illustrated by Mark Burgess). Each chapter book comes in its own dust jacket and the box that contains them all is so very sturdy. I am so pleased with this purchase, Egmont really outdid itself. Most importantly to my pre-preschooler, there are illustrations on every spread, sometimes on each page.
great content but really.....
Years later Dylan is called back home: Wade's ranch is decaying as it's doing his owner. Without his lover by his side, and having lost also his best friend, Wade was unable to cope and let it everything go waste. Dylan knows that he can let it happen and he decides to be again Wade's best friend. But when Wade asks for more, Dylan has to understand if the man is searching a substitute for his lost lover, or if he is ready to love again.
4542 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "It will be over soon, finally, but the thing about hearts is that they always want to keep beating."
All I can say is....I can't wait to see the movie now, and decide which one of Sue Monk Kidd's books I want to read next!
Tall, Dark and Texan is a story to be enjoyed and one I loved from start to finish. The people outside of the sanctuary of his ranch feared Teagen. Not Jessie, she knew Teagen like no one else did and she knew there was so much more to him than what he showed on the exterior. Jessie's daughters were so entertaining, especially Rose. According to her the whole daily running of the ranch rested on her five year old shoulders. I love the slow pace of Teagen and Jessie's relationship. They became a family before they even realized it was happening. The only thing that could have made this story better for me was Sage and Roak finding their way to each other. Roak needs loving and being that this is third book in the Whispering Mountain trilogy, I'm afraid I may never know if he finds it. Tall, Dark and Texan is a great story, beautifully written and a terrific wrap up of the Whispering Mountain trilogy.
I really liked this book and also the others in the series. Probably a good idea to read them in order, or if you're a rebel like me pay no attention to order whatsoever and be totally taken in by a nice cover! Very groovy reading from one of my favorite authors. You can get them all at the Samain site.
1045 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The best thing about the New York Times Latest news is how much information you get in a tiny format. I am able to grab my kindle and read an article or two in the few minutes of "down time" I have during my office hours. During lunch, in between clients, whatever the case, I can catch up on current events. The NY Times updates itself with new articles every few hours in an easy, kindle friendly version. Skip an article, read an article, find an article all easily navigateble in this kindle format newspaper. NY Times Latest News delivers....No gossip, no opinion, no slant. Well written, concise, factual. Every day, all day rain or shine.
Aside from that, the first three books kept me interested, wanting to know what the next turn of the page would bring to Catrin and allies.
People who haven't tried the series really don't know what they're missing. McCullough has true world-building skills, a great sense of Greek mythology, and the eye of a thriller writer. The blend of technology and magic is absolutely amazing, and I'm surprised no one has thought to do it quite like this before.
Another flaw I can think of is the lack of magic in the story. No wizards, no witches, no warlocks have dared to show their face on centre stage of this compelling set of adventures.
I was pleased to visit J.L. Langley's site and find out that the next book in the With or Without series is complete and with Langley's editor. If things go as indicated on her site, that book, WITH ABANDON, will be available in December of this year. I'm looking forward to it, but even more so Sterling and Rhys' book, WITHOUT FEAR, which is in production but on hold at the moment. There's just something about Langley's characters and the world that she's created here for this series that are appealing to me, even with the issues I had with this one and the last. More books in the series is good news.
5214 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 really a great book so far I have not got all of the way through it but, has a lot of great tips in it.
Love at First Bight introduces us to the main characters of this series. In fact the series sticks with the same characters throughout. They just find themselves in some unique and harrowing situations!
1737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wings of the night part 1 so happy to have a chance to revisit this series. Cannot wait for more
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to initiate or to further their study of a Spirit filled life.
6146 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a nice story. I was particularly taken in by the main character, Karigan. I will need to read more in the series. At the beginning, I did some scan reading but that eventually ended and I settled down to enjoy the "ride."
7410 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a really good shifter menage book that will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. It is a quick read but it is also really good. I would recommend it
Even though this book is only a short novel, it is soooooo worth reading. The story is entertaining, the characters are adorable, the humor is really funny and well you just need to buy it to see why it is sooooooo hot ummm.....good!
There aren't many characters. Alice lives a secluded life with her abuser, who doesn't even appear in the text as often as you'd expect. However, we still know him intimately. We know him through Alice's descriptions of his abuse. Her fear of him. The details she slips about his life and his threats. We even pity him, briefly, while still hating him. In the same way, Jake is both lovable and loathable. He's no prince charming, but he's as deeply broken as Alice and looking for any way to escape. He's that dark part of all of us.
The story hooked me from the very first pages, and the Australian setting intrigued me (having read mainly books set in the US or Canada recently, Australia was something new I was looking forward to discover). I immediately bonded with Lea and Molly, and I obviously got very curious to know more about Reilly, the handsome Australian rodeo champion.
7773 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was a very easy read and kept me guessing. I liked how you could relate to the characters and enjoyed the murders! lol I recommend his books to everyone.
2033 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Most reviewers just recap a book, same as the editors description does. Makes me wonder if they are paid reviewers instead of honest readers. I just liked this book a lot. In the first book, I thought the story was good and characters interesting while the writing was probably by a new inexperienced author. But each book has gotten better, the characters are developing and the wordsmiths skills are improving. It's as if the author's writing skills are growing as his characters are growing. This book adds delemmas that come with growing up in the interpersonal relationships of the main characters. Plus its a fun read! I can see the influence of some of my favorite legends like "The Green Knight" and other knight of the round table type tales. I am going to buy the paperbacks for my nephews and am going to go on with the series. I am really liking this series.
3612 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have no doubt that Charles Baxter will be noted as one of our most thoughtful and philosophic American writers of this time period. He has moved impressively from short story collections (my experience with his work started with _A Relative Stranger_) to a full-blown novelist. Even from his first novel, _First Light_, Baxter has shown a great mixture of a kind of old-school character depth, with high school teachers able to discuss railroad companies and quote classics in normal conversation, mixed in with a clearly modern sense of the world. His characters remind me somewhat of people who occupy Tony Hoagland poems--people who seem to be stuck in a netherworld of intelligentsia and down-home simplicity. _The Feast of Love_ was a good choice as a finalist for an NBA--perhaps it should have won, but I haven't yet read the competition and winner.
7810 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this was a really good story. Loved the chemistry between Mav and Duke. The build-up between Mav and Duke was hot. I loved the end.
When I want a story that's hot, emotional, and satisfying, there is one author I always turn to. K.A. Mitchell. I know when I open a K.A. Mitchell story, I'm sure to squirm in my seat and root for the HEA. This book was no exception. The story flowed effortlessly from page to page, reeling me in and not letting up until the end. In fact, I found myself thinking about Cade and Elliot later when doing my own chores. But don't get me wrong, thinking about them aside, there were parts that drove me crazy and got under my skin. To me, an emotional attachment is the mark of a great story. This one fit the bill.
5834 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the first in this series and enjoyed the second. It was interesting to see how the author wove historical events into this story. I look forward to the next story.
5037 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Learned something about the Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum, and the history of the series. There's more than the 1938 MGM movie. I learned that Baum wrote in Coronado, California before moving to Hollywood, California to finish the series.
7093 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love it expand the story line from the other box in the series
I hope you'll take the time to read this novella. I can't say anything more about it and I don't want to give anything away that may spoil your future reading. It's good and it's enjoyable. I recommend it and I think it's best to read it before you start My Soul To Take. Nevertheless, you can still start the series and read it afterwards. :)
The story of Jena's younger sister Paula continues in Cybele's Secret, a companion to Wildwood Dancing.
I particularly liked the intrigue of this book better. I got caught up in the mystery as it unraveled (though I saw the younger brother's situation from a mile off... I think the revelation of that could have been planned better). I think the highest praise comes in the form of how the author treats the Native American influence. She presents it well but doesn't feel the need to invent things about the culture if she doesn't know anything about them (as a native man I am particularly sensitive to how natives are portrayed in novels/media) so job well done on that count alone.
8836 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ok I loved this book until about 40 percent then I was just angry and then I loved it again.
5441 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Simon and Becky's story starts the night of the masquerade ball.
4400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another example of one of the P&P variation greats writing just another wonderful story. Emotions always run so very deep and are felt by the reader intensely in this author's writings and it is always a little disappointing to read something by someone else after.
If a son has sex with his mother and they are caught, both are burnred to death.
6545 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed Henry, the retired detective. The story held my interest and I may have to add more of Henry Wright stories to my collection.
5020 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Old Testament has always been a bit of a mystery to me so I've not studied it as much as other scriptures, until now. This part of David Ridges study series ties it in with gospel principles that are in all the scriptures and we see how the Gospel of Jesus Christ is eternal and was preached and practiced from the beginning.
3957 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the book that started it all. And well it should be. Throw all the others out and read only this book if you want to improve your life!
First let me give a very, very brief plot description. This has already been done over and over again here; and done quite well by quite a number of reviewers, so I will not dwell long. The book begins with or feisty heroine being expelled from an exclusive school for dueling...bad girl. As she journeys she meet one of the Green Riders, an elite group of special messengers. This Rider is dying, having an arrow stuck in his back. Karigan, or primary antagonist, takes the magic broach the Rider is carrying and continues the quest. The dying rider warns are girl warrior to "Beware the shadow man...." Well of course Karigan does not listen and her journey and adventure begins.
Oh yeah he was clueless. He was worried about their pic showing up in the papers when he carried his wife out of the nightclub yet he didn't stop to think that his picture was carried on the tv's when he was out with other women. There was never really any good satisfactory explanation to that. Frankly one would believe a woman with self esteem issues wouldn't want to see her husband with another woman and yet she didn't throw much of a fit about it.
Reviewed by Debbie from ChristFocus Book Club
7091 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm not sure what the negative reviews were about. This is a novella, not a full length novel. I enjoyed it,although I admit more would have been wonderful! Now I think I shall need to read the series again. I do love Christine's books.
6629 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a good one for someone looking to read an apocalypse survival story that is somewhat believable, at least from the realism of characters. It does take a little stretch to think that kids could do so much, but at the same time is a testament to what might be possible when survival is on the line. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will definitely be suggesting it to others.
4490 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Read more: [...]
Wildwood Dancing takes place in Transylvania, a perfect setting for a fairytale since it's a place with a rich legendary background. It's the story of five sisters, the daughters of a merchant, who live in a castle. For many years, on the night of the full moon, they've traveled to another world in the nearby forest, where they dance the night away with fairies and other mythical creatures. It's a happy life for the sisters, until their father grows ill and has to leave them to recover in a more hospitable climate. Second daughter Jena tries to run the family business and keep the household in order. Unfortunately, her father's health worsens, and her jerky chauvinist cousin Cezar moves in to take over the business and run his cousins' lives. Cezar has his reasons for hating the other world, and he wants to destroy it. Jena and her sisters must keep the secret of their monthly midnight excursions to protect their friends in the other world.
5106 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Puppies for Dummies is a great book, full of helpful tips for the new puppy owner, written in that classic "Dummies" style. It's easy to flip to the specific section you want to read, like the section on housebreaking, but it's also a book that you can sit down and read cover to cover.
The new Countess of Rule wastes no time in becoming the sensation of the bon ton dressing to the nines, attending parties, the opera, gambling huge sums and getting into all sorts of scrapes while her husband continues to pay attentions to his mistress Lady Caroline Massey. With patience and fortitude, Lord Rule councils his stubborn young bride against excess and the dangerous liaisons of Baron Robert Lethbridge, a known rake with a history with the Drelincourt family.
7957 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I actually picked up book 2 first but decided to go all the way back to the beginning to start reading, so I downloaded this; I think it ended up being a key piece of the series.
I did like the premise of this book and the locations. It was a nice variation of the Ghostwalker series.
The hard place is her werewolf lover!
Singh has carved out a nice little vignette for this story and she does a really good job of fleshing out her starring pair: Guild Hunter Ashwini, who is dangerous and a bit on the crazy side, and Ashwini's favorite target, Cajun vamp Janvier who is her ally and not her prey for this hunt. Both these characters were wonderful and the flirtation between the two makes me hope that Singh won't wait too long to give them a full length novel of their own since Angel's pawn is just a tease for the pair and their relationship is left ` to be continued'. This lack of closure for Ashwini and Janvier gives Angel's Pawn more of an urban fantasy feel than Singh's Psy-Changlings though.
8042 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The book started interesting, with the main character going to see a pyschic to find out about a hunky guy she'd been dreaming of. I definitely wanted to know more. I just knew it would be a good story. From there immediately downhill. Her best friend Charlie was annoying, she was ditzy and Cannon, who should be a hunky alpha, was everything but. I couldn't finish the story. I stopped when the werewolve got wrangled into attending a hunter's meeting. It was just preposterous. The premise of the story could have been great, but I just could not get invested in the characters or the plot. It was a big disappointment for me.
9238 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Where I absolutely LOVED the first novel by Kennedy that I ever read (A Special Relationship), this one I simply liked a lot.
ONE WORD: disturbing
3051 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 There is a multitude of books written on the Titanic. This qualifies as one of the worst accounts of the tragedy. As far as the title, there are no other "Great Sea Disasters" in this book. The only true disaster is the content. I wish I could find a glimmer of something kind to say. I just can't.
I just adore Juliet's writing. Wildwood Dancing is classic fairy tale for me. There's a touch of romance, like most fairy tales, but it's definitely not the main focus. I love that Juliet has created flawed characters. They aren't perfectly beautiful or handsome. She seems to very quietly stress the importance of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".
I have two issues with this book, though. 1) The ending fell kind of flat after building up the romance between the two main characters. 2) There were LOTS of errors in the book. Extra words added, probably when the author decided to change the sentence and didn't get all of the original sentence off the page. Words used incorrectly, such as to instead of too, or vice versa, etc. Words left out that should have been there. This book could have used a good editor. Every book I've read lately has had a few errors. Someone pointed out three in one of my own books. But this one was full of them. Still a good read, though.
796 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novel has an interesting point of view for a villain of the Star Wars genre. Although you know the background of this villain, you are drawn into understanding why this man does what he does. A very enjoyable book indeed.
Nina has a mouth that only a vampire could love. Yet you will find your self loving it as well.
As of 9:45 a.m. today, the Huffington Post is stuck at Monday, June 2nd.
Jake is just sex on a stick as far as I am concerned. He is hot, a PI and has a serious jones for Remi who is finding being a werewolf and attracted to another man all a bit confusing. Jake is protective, loving and super Alpha. He also has a motorbike AND a leather jacket. Which I kinda liked as I spent most of my 3rd year of high school drooling over the guy in front of me with the leather jacket. Merroow. Jake is a total top and there is just a wee bit of BDSM and much smex.
6986 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As an author of paranormal books, I've never had a hankering for westerns. Still, I started watching the Longmire television show on A&E when it first began. I can't really say what drew me in when I saw the preview. Maybe it is my love of "untamed" small country towns or dry humor. Maybe it was that the cast was fairly unknown to me. But there was something that made me watch the show and I fell in love with it.
After the introduction the actual code, or what we know if it, is recorded in all of its known sections. I personally found this to be an interesting read. I must admit to having never read the Code in its entirety before and this gave me a golden opportunity to do so.
3042 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Really quite interesting; does give the point of view from survivors themselves which gives even more human an aspect to the story. I never heard there was rumor that Capt Smith committed suicide before the ship went down - and a number of other rumors Well worth the read in my opinion.
SEE NO EVIL is a good page-turner filled with plenty of twists and turns as the body count piles up. Allison Brennan's novel tells a disturbing story of unstable teens in near-hopeless situations, and what happens when manipulation, misunderstanding and revenge are added to the mix. Brennan does a great job of portraying not only good and evil characters, but the many shades of grey in between. She also steadily builds the suspense so that by the last hundred pages, I couldn't put the book down.
5328 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is when I wish there were more than 5 stars & I realize I need to bring my 4 star ratings down to 3. This is an absolutely incredible series which gets better with every one. Damn, JCP is just amazing. As much as I love Vic, Jacob gets better and better - this was totally his best book yet & I love how it is all told from Vic's perspective, we still get to know Jacob even more intimately... just perfectly done.
963 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 She was a woman way ahead of her time. She had a greater understanding of disease and care of the ill than most of her contemporaries. Her advice is still used today. I wish I could have met her. Reading this makes me proud to be a nurse again
I actually had the right idea from early on for the murder, but didn't get it all quite right when the final twist and reveal came. I enjoyed following along as Harding worked the case. He was an okay detective, not a favorite like Hemmingway in the other series, but I did like Harding as Dinah's love interest.
Also: Why "ironic" may be just too sophisticated for its own good...and "unique" is losing its uniqueness...why "till" is correct and "'til" isn't...why there's actually nothing sexist about the word "woman"...how and why baseball writers turned leg cramps into "charley horses"...
The style is beautiful, lyrical, poetic at times. But not in a flowery way. It shows how deeply Alice lives in her inner world. Dead, but still moving through the world. Still forming impressions. Her voice has a dreamlike, trancelike quality to it--perfect for a zombie, a Living Dead Girl. It's gorgeous writing that you don't get to see much in the young adult genre.
High school teacher Jenna Marshall is alarmed in the change in her model student Brad Thatcher. She arranges a meeting with his dad to try to help Brad but she wasn't prepared to be so attracted to the man. Jenna finds herself drawn more and more into Stevens's family. And unknown to her the killer is drawn to her.
3. Save a 3 to 6 month emergency fund (based upon monthly expenses)
1377 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is funny and just plain relaxing. I am glad I purchased it. Very light read! Awesome book to go with her others.
3819 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I don't quite know what to say. Hated this book. Didn't care for the characters. Didn't like really any thing about this book. Am so disappointed. I just hate when I read a book I don't like.
Diaz tells this story like any expatriate from the Dominican may. Weaving his Spanish with English, and weaving each with classic use wand their naturally evolved slang, this book resonates of authentic Dominican flare. Trujillo is called many uncomplimentary things on the book's many pages - sometimes in English and sometimes in Spanish. Anectdotal sayings abound in this book - often in Spanish, often in Dominican pejorative patois, and often in English.
1761 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Aren't vampires supposed to be predators instead of prey? That's what I got out of the books so far. I haven't finished all the books, yet. The main characters are such goody, goody people/vampires...it starts to get annoying to me. They get caught, than torture and almost dying in the process, and the H/h runs and hide. Come on do something about it. Instead the H/h thinks if we do something they're going to think the worst of us, pay attention...the villains already think that way that's why they are being hunted. The H/h should at least try to intimidate them so they could be left alone, if they are not going to kill anyone.
2070 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I love Irish writers and devoured all of the Tana French books. I also confess that I love Maeve Binchy on a rainy afternoon when i want to laugh a little and cry as well. This book was hard to follow, the characters were one dimensional and I got no sense of who anyone really was. The narrator (sister of the alcoholic deceased is filled with self pity, appears to hate every member of her large Irish catholic family. Her husband may or may not be a lying, adulterous cad, but she is so delusional, I feel sorry for him. Was her grandmother really a prostitute? Was the man who was best friends with her grandfather a pedophile? Who really knows? Most of the narrative takes place in the narrator's mind and it is impossible to distinguish her delusions from reality. I only finished the book because, in light of the Man Booker prize, I expected it to get better. It never did and i would not recommend this miserable tome to anyone.
A wealth of meaning behind the title
2889 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Rory Hennessy is firmly rooted in reality. In some ways, far too much so for a thirteen-year-old boy, but that's sometimes what happens when it's just a boy, his mom, and his little sister. Regardless, Rory has always been able to see through and explain magic tricks. So in the interest of not spoiling his sister Bridget's ninth birthday party, Rory is avoiding the magician she insisted on having. The magician, however, is intent on Rory's participation. The result is a trick that Rory can't begin to explain or understand, and a cryptic message about Rory being in danger.
6317 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good product and reasonably priced. Thank you.
5501 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 terrific idea to help keep bypass patients eating healthy delicious meals. Bravo to the author
Melchior is Raven's webgoblin. (Sort of like a familiar.) He can take the shape of a goblin or a laptop. Cerice is Raven's girlfriend. Until recently, Cerice had a webpixie named Shara. Shara could take the form of a pixie or a PDA. Shara sacrificed herself to save Raven's life. Cerice is not only hurt emotionally at Shara's death, but is also academically shattered. You see, Cerice is finishing up a doctorate in Computer Science. The little PDA has all six years of Cerice's work on it and is currently residing on the wrong side of the River Styx.
Oh, note please- there was, in my opinion- some anal play/stimulation mentioned in this book. Again, HOT.
5633 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This collection of books includes three books by author Susan Mallery. The stories are about three sisters. It's a great deal.
There are many sexual encounters in this book, and Kaden is not considered a gentle lover, but Tansy is ready, willing and able to take him on.
7979 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Copy gifted in exchange for an honest review
2110 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I always did prefer Indians over cowboys. There is something about a dark-haired man in a loincloth that calls to me. Oh yeah! Great little hot snack!
listed as Pain in the Ashwood in his phone."
Living Dead Girl promises to be an unforgettable novel for those who dare read it. While it is disturbing, it is the reality of so many innocent children who have fallen into the hands of predators. I applaud Ms. Scott for being brave and tackling the subject in a beautifully articulate novel.
7235 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This whole idea of chunking a book grates on me. I will NEVER knowingly spend one cent on this type of literature. Basically, they take one book and chop it into 3 or 4 shorter stories with barely there plots.
Essie who escapes the drudgery of work in a sweat shop by having an affair with a gangster hiding out in Dreamland.
7656 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book very much. From the start it was entertaining. The story was enchanting and kept my attention.
If nothing else get this book for his essay that gives this work its title. This is his take at the time (early 1950's) on the genre's place in the literary pantheon. Now his long ago off-hand remarks are the wisdom of the academy. Enough said.
5726 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good old-fashioned stories of the days when crimes were solved without our modern technologies, stories were told without the use of graphic sex, and .
4662 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Based on the abysmal reviews, I almost didn't read this book, but I am so glad I turned a blind eye and read it anyway.
782 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I wanted the local paper while in Denver recently for a vacation. I received my paper every morning without fail so I wonder if the earlier delivery issues haven't been fixed.
Kind of pricey, but glad I bought it!
6001 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Anna has been at the bottom of her pack ever since she was turned into a werewolf during a brutal attack. She knows all about the horrors that can and are inflicted by alpha males and has learnt to be wary around them. She finally plucks up courage to ask for help when she sees a newspaper article about a missing boy - a boy she has seen being held prisoner by members of her pack. She contacts the Marrock Bran (leader of the North American werewolves) but she isn't sure she can trust him to help her - he must be a powerful male after all. Bran sends his son and the pack enforcer Charles to investigate the Chicago pack, Charles hates the city and would much rather remain at home in the mountains but he has a job to do. He wasn't expecting to find himself attracted to Anna and is even more shocked when his wolf recognises her as his mate. He quickly realises that Anna is a rare omega wolf and becomes determined to understand why she has been so badly abused by her pack.
I felt bad for the girl, and then I didn't feel so bad for her. I felt sad for her, I guess, because of her situation and how it turned her into what she was. I understood it, in a way. I wasn't too surprised, even if I didn't quite like it.
4323 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was so cute! The both the narrative and the characters were so endearing!
6365 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Age Before Beauty is the second book in the Sister-to-Sister series. Delightful and funny on the one hand and serious on the other, Age Before Beauty deals with issues that all new parents face. I could relate to everything that came up from Allie wanting to look good in pre-pregnancy clothes to not wanting to return to work and leave the baby with a sitter. The way Allie's husband responded to her insecurities was heartwarming at times, and at other times frustratingly true. He often withdrew rather than confronting the issue. And his mother moving in to their home was classic! I loved how Allie brought the woman around from the dark side. This developing relationship illustrates how important it is to love the unlovely. In the case with Allie, the rewards went beyond anything she imagined. Also, the characters were interesting and quirky. I love that. Finally, the spiritual arc of the characters was gratifying. The ending made me smile.
Take the time to describe the people and their emotions more fully. I'm not mad I read this but I kept wanting more from it.
Will start the second book in the series shortly.
2353 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a wonderful book. A true story. A picture of three plus
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8548 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good book for all readers of sentimental readings. I enjoyed the fact that the ending was not as you would expect.
This book is brutal and raw. I was shocked to read thing horrible things that Alice had to go through. All throughout the book I couldn't help but keep thinking, why didn't she do something? Why doesn't she leave, tell or fight?
Steamy & sweet, that would best sum up this book.
2881 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The story follows a young mixed bred boy who doesn't know which world he fits into as he's growing up. The result is that he chooses neither and always feels an outcast. Along his life's journey he reaches many conclusions; some of which prove true, some irrelevant in the face of time, and others which bring him peace.
5088 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I met Dan and Elle in Dirty, Megan Hart's first Harlequin Spice release. I loved that book.
Many kindle books have extremely poor editing. Besides misspellings and incorrect usage, this one has many compound words written separately as two. The pictures on the 'milk cartoons' was the last straw; 'milk cartoons' was referred to several times. Spellcheck is not an editor. Though I've become much more lenient over the years, constantly rereading a sentence to decipher it is sometimes intolerable. This detracts from the flow of the unfolding events. It is sad to ruin what otherwise is a great read.
Perhaps this could be edited into a decent short story with considerably less "history".
4631 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The story follows a young mixed bred boy who doesn't know which world he fits into as he's growing up. The result is that he chooses neither and always feels an outcast. Along his life's journey he reaches many conclusions; some of which prove true, some irrelevant in the face of time, and others which bring him peace.
284 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very good
7684 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 60 year old computer nerd, just lost his job and lives with parents... but it's NOT what you think! Only it is, kind of, as the author nails what it is like to approach the big six-0! This funny and tart mystery starts out with a cliche and then takes things in a whole different direction! Serial cheerleader murderer meets not-so-old guy who naps in the afternoon! The twists in this mystery will keep you on edge, as our hero types his way thru the clues, involving police, friends, old classmates, a gang of bikers, and even a talk show host, in the chase for the killer - or killers - as the evidence (and bodies) begin to pile up. Stay tuned as each episode unfolds. Thankfully, for this budding investigator, age really is just a number! Enjoy!
Certainly a man who was changed by the war..
Anna can't believe Nikos wants to marry her. How can he think it would work when she left him months before because she thought he was having an affair with his new secretary? Anna had once been Nikos PA and loved the job and working for him. She didn't count on falling in love with him, becoming his mistress and expecting his baby. When she found out she was pregnant, everything changed.....Nikos insisted she quit her job and stay at home until the baby was born. When she thought he was having an affair, she left and had her baby on her own.
we are treated to a glimpse of their youthful exploits and what Beckett feels is his betrayal with the young girl he loves. (tho never tells her)
(This is a relisting of a missing original review of the hardback edition first posted in April 1999)
I can't express how impressed I am with this series of novels. There are a couple of things to point out.
7488 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i love love love this book, cant wait to read the next one in the series. just awesome to read
If there's one drawback it's that the author isn't always clear about whose speaking in a dialogue between two people. But, that's minor. Longmire is a character who has since been developed into other books & that's a good thing.
2336 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Premise was enjoyable, but really needs some fleshing out. I find the "trilogy" part a bit misleading as the story was at most a novelette with a disappointing denouement. Perhaps there are more installments to come? I hope so, as it leaves you hanging for a bit more.
I have seen no Bias so far and if there is a bias it's kept in the editorials where it belongs. (Wake up NYT!)
964 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Our daughter is a registered nurse, and, so, when she starts talking about situations or challenges in/at her work, out comes our reference! We don't think she knows we're 'cheating'...lol!
Along with Walt comes a large cast of quirky characters. Henry is a Cheyenne who served during Vietnam, runs a local bar, and is determined to get his friend back into the real world. Vic is Longmire's right-hand woman, a foul mouthed detective originally from Philadelphia, Ruby is the office dispatcher who puts up with more crap than any one person should ever have to deal with, etc.
9570 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After losing the fellowship he badly wanted, trauma surgeon Jae Sun Kim goes completely out of character and makes plans for an impromptu dive trip. When he meets the dive instructor, sexy redhead Shane McCormack, he dubs the annoying man "Scuba Cowboy" in his head and is certain they won't get along. Things get worse when he discovers he's sharing an onboard cabin with the man! Fortunately, Kim soon learns that while Shane can be annoying at times, he has a lot of other good points that make up for that--at least in bed.
2975 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bedding her younger co-worker would be a very big mistake. Amy knows this, but it doesn't seem to curb the growing lust she feels for Justin Garrett. Still, she is strong enough to keep herself from acting on it.
(Review by Jimmy, my middle son.)
7131 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This collection of short stories was very good. Sometimes a bit much but still good. I enjoyed almost every one and those that were not really good were at least readable. I would recommended this book for most anyone. Not for the squeamish or those who are offended by raw humor.
5852 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great to have on Kindle, for the bus.
5493 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After reading for awhile, I was beginning to think it wasn't fiction. This was a thoroughly enjoyable book. Good job!
1528 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In this first of the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus novels, Decker is called to investigate a rape at a Jewish enclave. Since Rina is the one who makes the call, they meet. As in every Decker/Lazarus novel I've read, I've found that Kellerman does a great job of educating about Jewish custom without slowing down the plot at all. I find the insight into a culture I'm not familiar with to be one of the series' greatest attractions. The characters are wonderfully written and act in ways that seem real. This first installment as Decker and Rina try to work out their relationship is real enough that you hurt for them. I heartily recommend.
Without giving anything away, I feel some readers will say it is pure fairytale how the author deals with the disparity between the classes in her story. History records several instances of courtesans and actresses marrying into the peerage, but the circumstances in this book make overcoming societal constraints highly unlikely. In this story the servant is known in London and the peer is not high-ranking enough to pull off "ignoring what anyone may say," especially as the resolution of the mystery would lead to much speculation in the Ton and most likely publication in the papers. There would be no way to hide who married whom and what rank they were prior to the marriage. As a firm believer in the concept of true love and the adage that love conquers all, however, I do see these two characters marrying anyway and weathering the storm, retiring happily to the country to live their private lives. I say disregard the fantasy of the match and just smile over the hard-won HEA.
9984 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Heaven Can't Wait is a novella in Pamela Clare's I-Team series but I think it's best to point out that this is more of a straight up contemporary romance than a romantic suspense like the rest of the series. It's an excellent read and one I'd definitely recommend but if you go in looking for suspense then you could end up disappointed. What you'll get instead is a super hot, incredibly sweet and sexy romance between two fantastic characters and if you're anything like me you'll love every minute of it.
4971 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love how this book is full of action and magic. You never know what will happen next. The unknown journey of James is still unfinished and unanswered. Love it.
And then we have the ridiculous about turn of her family. Not only did her mother warn off Nathan from her - long before he had truly become a rake, and we never get a real explanation for that... unless the rumor about him ruining another girl was out beforehand? but even then, why would the DUCHESS be the one visiting and telling him that, shouldn't it be up to Iona's father? - but her father goes from punching Nathan in the face one night and insisting that she must marry her cousin as he's planned, to the next morning hearing Nathan out and then declaring that Iona must marry Nathan to save HIS reputation? Why on earth does her father suddenly believe Nathan's accounting of events? Out of freaking NOWHERE?!
9822 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Was a great story of the trail of Dante thru hell. It went thru all of the stages and even more.
Being the second book in the Jane Porter series, this picked up right where the first left off.
Thank you so very much for writing this great story.
Carolyn and Stephan were connected from their very first meeting. Through the flashbacks and reminiscing of Caro and Stephan we experience their summers on the beach and see the bond between them grow all the stronger. With all the trials and tribulations of youth they were there for each other. As they grew up and changed, dealing with the pressures of life, falling in love, they could always count on each other. Now when Carolyn's spirit is at its lowest, watching her daughter struggle to live, Stephan is there once more. What these two share is something many dream about but few ever find. Still though, real love is never an easy road and as we see Caro and Stephan overcome one obstacle after another, we know that no matter what happens to these two, they will find strength in each other.
Fantastic read, bravo!
6325 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, famous for her "Anne of Green Gables" novels, cut her literary teeth as a short story writer, and continuned to excel in the genre throughout her career. She published hundreds of short stories, of which over 140 have been gathered in this delightful Kindle collection.
292 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just what I was looking for!
6283 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This very slight, barely readable book about 3 friends and their marital woes is totally generic. Even after spending over 200 pages with the characters, they all feel like ciphers, with not a true moment between them. The men are even paler shadows that the women and make no sense at all.
715 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My only complaint of that I cannot merge this subscription Werth with my existing All Access subscription.
In my opinion, the snippets of history included in this book (mostly in copious footnotes) was the best part of the book. I knew almost nothing about the Dominican Republic going into this book, and what I learned was shocking and even horrifying at times, but still fascinating. This truly is a country with a troubled history, one made all the worse by the United States' meddling.
2037 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kidnapped by Skandian raiders, Will and his companion Evanlyn are taken to the icebound lands of the North. They will be kept as hostages or sold into slavery. Together they endure storms at sea, the toil of captivity and the dark Skandian winter in the hope that they will live to see their Araluen home again.
8136 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ok so the reason I gave this book 4.5 stars, was because it was too short... Otherwise this story was FREAKING HOT!! but, BEWARE if you are not into menage, or guy on guy then this book might just not be the one you want to read. Its super steamy and sexy and blew me away with the sex scenes. I think this author really did a great job on writing this story. It was extremely creative, and who would have thought a game like that would bring them together. This book was super cute, In the beginning Charlie didn't realize how she felt about the men who have been in her life for many years, they scared away the men she brought home, interrogated them whenever she brought dates to dinner, and it just never occurred to her that they might all have feelings for her. one of the guys she has a strong connection to his name is Simon and he seems like he has always been in love with her. Her and Simon have the strongest connection compared to the other two men. Then there is Rafael and Eric, and they both have liked each other (the men) and they just never hooked up because they didn't want to ruin what they had with Charlie. Until this cruise happened, they never tried anything with each other, and when it finally happens and they take chances and risks, Charlie gets scared and runs away. But will she realize that she has wanted them all along? Will they realize that she was the connection to all of them being able to love each other? READ this book and find out, i promise you won't regret it, it will make you HOTT!! make sure you have a fan handy! LOL
Even though he intends this novel to register on a state and even regional level, Baxter maintains the story's focus on its title characters and on their "plain old married love." It has an amiably small, domestic scope, which certainly is no limitation, especially in the hands of a writer who is as fearlessly playful and fiercely intelligent as Baxter. Rather, SAUL AND PATSY is wonderfully and magically life-size.
J. Robert Ewbank author "Wesley's Wars" and "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms"
613 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I first read A Quick Bite back when it was first published in paperback format. Thanks to Amazon's match book pricingi I can re-read Ms Sand's classics despite having to downsize my extensive print library.
3846 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Grandchildren love this series of books! They can't wait until I get the next one to read to them or for a gift for them!!!
In a Prologue, Diamond poses the question at the heart of this book. He quotes a friend in what is now Papua New Guinea from a conversation in 1972, when he was studying bird evolution there: Why is it that you white people developed so much cargo [goods] and brought it to New Guinea, but we black people had little cargo of our own?' To answer the question, Diamond begins his story around the year 11,000 BCE, when the last Ice Age was drawing to a close and human beings were beginning to form villages in a few places around the world. Its unclear whether the formation of villages preceded the deliberate cultivation and production of food, or vice versa. However, regardless of the sequence, that shift from hunter-gatherer society to agriculturally based settlements set in motion the course of events that have led to the civilization in which we live.
I really enjoyed Wildwood Dancing. It was the perfect combination of vampires, faeries, princesses (of a sort), romance and strong female characters. I have to admit, I have a thing for sensible female characters. I think it's why, in the end, I just couldn't stand Bella from the Twilight series. She just lacked the level headedness and down-to-earth qualities, while experiencing out of this world events, that I look for in a heroine. But I digress! Wildwood Dancing is a great start to what I think may be an interesting story about a group of sisters and their experiences. I really enjoyed the surprise twist (won't spoil it for you!) and the tenderness of emotion portrayed by Ms. Marillier's characters.
290 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Like Newton's physics, the whole is no longer considered valid, but it contains brilliant insights.
small college town must have been like . . . she also has the
4004 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good book, worth reading, makes you think and gives you ideas to build on. I will be reading the newer version next
I first read the Forsyte Chronicles paperbacks in the early 1970s as a young man just out of the U. S. Army after the Vietnam War. I enjoyed reading and experiencing the stability of the family and social structure of British society in the novels, a real contrast to my life then in California. I identified with the last generations of Forsytes in To Let, focusing on their individual self actualizing choices.
9531 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm not a fan of classic scifi and read very little of it so I have no idea how this novelette stacks up against others in the genre. The story follows Mackenzie, the commander of a star ship fleet which is shadowing the Isiur, some type of ultimate weapon. They're really not sure what it is, but it was built by the Draconians, a race bent on destruction for the fun of it. The Million Star forces have destroyed the Draconians at great cost. The Isiur is the last piece of Draconian resistance. Mackenzie fears attacking it might ignite a chain reaction that would destroy the universe. He's arguing this point with a delegation of the Million Star Council when a Xin named Metarion arrives. The Xin live extremely long lives and have assigned themselves the task of watching over the universe. Metarion recruits Mackenzie to take part in a bold plan to defuse the Isiur. The plan involves taking a Draconian prisoner to the Isiur and boarding it during a battle. Mackenzie has doubts about trusting Metarion. Is the Xin telling him everything? On whose side is the Xin?
3565 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really quite enjoyed this story. After being falsely imprisoned Ryder Braddock Viscount Blackwood finally gets released after five years of pure hell. He returns to his home only to find his house falling apart, his uncle and cousin residing in it and his household materials have been sold off on account of his cousins gambling addiction, but the biggest surprise is that his uncles step-daughter is residing at his home too. He finds she is the most captivating women he has ever encountered. After thinking this woman is somehow married to his cousin it comes out that she is really married to him. He wonders how this illegal marriage came about while he was in prison and he feels that he cannot trust Jessie for that she must be a gold digging liar, but he cannot resist the pull his body has to her and he cannot resist the temptation of consuming everything about her. Ryder does have a horrible addiction to opium that he acquired in prison, though it was hard to see Ryder's addiction to opium play out and through the struggles he had with it I felt myself wanting him to overcome this addiction. He finds that is addiction to Jessie is more powerful than anything else if she could just love him and if he could just trust her. Overall this was a great story and I really enjoyed it. Because of the sexual content I would recommend 18+ on this one!
5921 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series!
3396 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 here we go again. Mr Vaughan has written another very good book. I recommend you read this book if you enjoy western writing.
4337 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not as good as his other books in the Winnie the pooh collection. I loved the cleverness and innocence of the rhymes though. Very sweet and memorable.
Be careful with that last title; some will list it but only provide 2 stories from it.
2316 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought this book was outstanding. It kept my interest throughout the entire book. I look forward to reading more of Steve's books.
8252 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sheriff Joe Nash comes across an assault of a store owner. The man attending to him is an apparently mute slight young man who is highly withdrawn. Joe Nash is a werewolf, and like all werewolves, he can recognize the mate Fate has chosen for him. This young man, Nate, is the one. Unfortunately, Nate has a very complicated past. He was abducted as a child because he possesses a psychic ability. He and others were raised by The Teacher, a ruthless man who created a team of psychics with various abilities that are rented out to the highest bidders to perform certain functions. Nate has escaped, and Joe Nash, like any good werewolf protecting his mate, will go to any length to keep The Teacher away from him.
9807 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An impressive narrative into the quest for the holy grail. A delightful story based on events passed down through the ages.
In this book, Will fights hunger, the cold, even drugs to survive through the icebound land that is Skandia, while Horace and Halt travel through the Gallic baronies to save Will.
3. The Poverty of Philosophy, p. 122 (takes into account the changes and corrections introduced by Marx into the copy presented to N. Utina in 1876).
7257 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Tke your time when reading it. Its a classic.
6964 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 started reading the book series after the TV series was cancelled. I really like the TV series better. Its still a good read, but from my comparisons, I like the character portrayal on the show better.
In this story, Karigan soon regrets her oath, but perseveres anyway, despite monsters, mercenaries and the Wild Ride. She continually has reasons to rue her lack of scholarship, for she learns too many things the hard way as she tries to evade her pursuers and reach Sacor City. Meanwhile, her enemies are expending time and resources attempting to intercept her and the messages. Moreover, the Green Riders are also searching for her with considerable puzzlement.
7639 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 From the moment he met him, Gregory knew Ryland was his mate, but when they met Ryland was much to young to claim. Six years later Gregory finally makes Ryland his only to learn he may lose him. To Gregory, Ryland has always been special, but he discovers what sets Ryland apart from the other wolves in their pack may be the very same thing that kills him.
This edition includes the text of 14 books plus one bonus book: Wogglebug's adventures in the real world. The Wogglebug book is dreadful and not worth reading.
concept . 5/5
Lainey is a little tiny beautiful man with red hair and amber eyes and with a propension for making trouble. But he is also an eager puppy in bed and Dev likes him very much, so does it matter if he will spend his life to take off from troubles his mate?
183 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have been reading Elizabeth Moon's military SF ever since I discovered Once a Hero by her some years ago. If there is any criticism I have, it is that the male characters in her books are strictly spear-carriers and are never dominant players in the story.
Love is a complex subject matter as witnessed by our author, untill our final story the compexity of relationships is laid bare with complete understanding.
7600 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Read the sample chapters and put the book (as In hard copy, I think) into my wish list. Haven't gotten around to getting it yet.
3605 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read a number of Brenda Jackson's books in the Steele and Westmoreland series which I really enjoy. This is the first in the Madaris series that I have read, but I will continue reading more.
3206 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I may be a guy, and this may be a chick flick book, with plenty of angst, but it's also one of the most hugely clever and fun books I've read in many years. A huge thumbs up.
The thing that I enjoyed most about the novel were the likeable characters. The story has all the conflict and angst a reader could want. It is a twist on a classic love triangle story. Sophie first husband disappeared and was presumed dead after years of hopeless waiting years she finally decides to go on living. And discovers a new and different kind of love with her best friend Tristan. But suddenly Garrett returns and he is wants his wife back. Sophie has a tough decision to make. It's such a good story. Because there is so much to like about both men, I am sure that some will be disappointed by Sophie's choice. I, however, loved the ending and felt that she did end up with the right man.
An unusual Western.
3822 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was drawn to this book by what was said about it on the book jacket. And since it had won the Booker, I thought the writing had to be decent. Interesting story and setting + prize-winning (should) = Safe bet. But, although extracts of the story are interesting, even good, the story, if it can be called that, is not cohesive. It jerks and shudders along. The main character is so blasphemous about her relationships with Everyone that I found myself wondering why I was reading about her or them.
For fans of LETTERS TO A SECRET LOVER, this prequel is just icing on the cake to a heady and beautiful love story. Fans of Millie will sigh at the story of how Millie and Johnny find each other. I know I did. Toni Blake does a marvelous job of conveying emotions in YOU SEND ME and I am happy to say that I have read this enticing and passion filled love story more than once.
Jenna Marshall is having her own issues as she's failing the star quarterback, which gets him benched. His father and teammates seek vengeance by vandalizing her car and classroom. She and Steven are trying to explore their feelings in the midst of his career demands and her challenges with the vandalism. The two issues eventually converge as the attacks on her property escalate to her personally.
One part is probably more humorous hearing it as an audiobook than reading it. Pel puts on a mask and attempts to rob a horse-drawn carriage. He shoots his gun to stop the horses and yells "Stand and deliver." The narrator says this with a British accent which was funny. It's so different from American westerns where the robber says "This is a holdup" or "This is a stickup."
648 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great funny read.
It is definitely painful to read, but I think it's something that needs to be read. I probably wouldn't give this to anyone under 15 years old. I think for younger children it would do more harm than good, which is interesting because I found this book in the juniors (4th grade - 7th grade) section of my local library.
I don't like the author's glorification of the sexual prowess of Dominican men. For, make no mistake about it, while he seems to be making fun of it and couches many of his observations as ironic, there is more braggadocio here than satire. After all, the chief frustration of Oscar's brief life -- hardly wondrous -- is not getting laid, and this frustration arises in great part because of the unapologetic insistence of Yunior and everyone else in Oscar's life that this is the ultimate good in life. (Spoiler alert) So when we learn through a posthumous note that Oscar in fact does achieve this elusive goal -- in an impossibly contrived way -- we can indeed view his life now as wondrous.
9740 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this a while back & due to lack of reviews I'd figure I had to contibute mine. This is the first book I read by Ms Daniels. She is a talented writer & weaved a good & somewhat mysteriously trigerred time travel story. This story is heartwarming & touching. I wanted the end to be longer than it was. Overall rating: I loved it. For 0.99 cents? heck yeah, go for it! I have paid more for $$ in the past for a lousy read......
What I love about this book: First of all, Marillier understands that a heroine can be strong without wielding a sword and marching off to war. Her female characters are strong of heart and conviction. Jenica is strong in that she would do anything to protect her family, sometimes to a fault. She is flawed like a human being, and throughout the story she learns how to overcome these faults. Second, I love the location, descriptions, and atmosphere. The fairy-tale creatures and festivities of the Other Kingdom are imagined in a way that makes your heart ache for it to be real. The atmosphere is soft, romantic, ethereal, and somewhat mysterious. Third, I love the love stories, plain and simple. There are two love stories in Wildwood Dancing; they are tell a different kind of story, and I think Marillier did a good job of balancing the two out. One is eloquent and somber, whereas the other sweet and light-heated. The first love story is apparent from the beginning and remains rather constant throughout the book, whereas the latter is revealed toward the end.
However, this book isn't for the faint of heart. It's violent, sexist, gross, and cruel. Women are either sex objects or recovering from being sex objects. Men are predators. People are beaten, raped, and killed. Almost nobody gets out alive.
7825 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Every now and then I get the craving to read a hot M/M story. And this was just what I was looking for! I think I found another favorite author in Evangeline Anderson. The way she writes the chemistry between these two guys is amazing. The sexual tension in here is felt all the way through. To the point you feel like a voyeur in the room watching all of this go down.
Rating: PG-17 for Violence, Rape, and Adult Situations
The book starts off with Lord St. John having a "wives sale". His wife, Lady Gabriella St. John is barren and he sees no need to have her anymore as his wife. Lord Drummond Penhurst, the Duke of Kitteridge hears of this sale and names his price. Lord Drummond has always been attracted to Lady Gabriella. He thinks by taking her as his wife he can teach her how to pleasure a man properly. Little does he know Lady Gabriella has never seen a man naked or what to do with one even though she's been married for 25 years. Lord Drummond wins the sale and starts his mission off by pleasuring Lady Gabriella three times. Lady Gabriella is in shambles after that. She has never felt or experienced anything so unbelievable in her life. She figures since she was bought and paid for that she now needs to do what he said, especially after he brought her to climax and donned her in diamonds.
5485 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The Contaxis Baby (The Greek Tycoon) (Harlequin Presents # 2331)
5996 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoy her books and hadn't realized that the Alpha & Omega series fit with the Mercy Thompson series. I would recommend reading this before Hunting Ground
If you have complicated relationships with your sisters, you might love this book, too.
Hope you feel the same way, too.
Someone is committing murders, and the Ghostwalkers are getting the blame. Kaden has been ordered to find the murderer, and take him or her out, before all the Ghostwalkers are eliminated. Kaden needs the help of fellow Ghostwalker Tansy, who can read objects when she touches them, and she is helping them whether she wants to, or not. The only problem is the minute he smells her, he knows she is his genetically matched mate, and she is destroying all his ice cold control!
The only reason I didn't give this app 5 stars is that there seems to be a technical problem with it. Sometimes it starts paging through the whole paper, just flipping pages from front to back and to the front again. I've contacted the Free Press tech support, and they've told me it's an Amazon issue. Still waiting to see if it'll be resolved. If it is, I'll come back and bump this up to a 5 star because it's great to be able to read the Freep like this. Much nicer than the laptop version and more complete than Freep.com.
So read it, it won't be fun, but read it, especially if you didn't think much about kidnapping and child abuse before.
I'm glad I did. Updated several times a day (whenever they feel like blogging) on a wide variety of subjects. The other day an article was about an early 1970s car, and how it influenced later models, etc. We had thoughts on the Grammy Awards, recipes, new devices, book reviews, on and on.
6642 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Suitable for adults and young adults. This is not a Lord of the Flies rehash. Mike and his friends are left to fend for themselves when the camp administrator and all but one counselor fail to return from a trip to the nearest town. The remaining counselor has a mental breakdown as they discover a dangerous fog trapping the coed camp of teenagers high atop a remote section of the Sierra Madras. As the group struggles to survive they learn the greatest danger to their safety may be the other humans trapped atop the mountain.
Wings in the Night, Part 1 contains six wonderful tales about the creatures of the night known as vampires. I read that Maggie's line of vampire stories are the original ones, the ones that came before. You will see they are people just like you and me. You'll fall in love at least once. Maybe more.
8973 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I felt this was a well written short story. It was long enough that I didn't feel like I was disappointed by the lack of detail and description but it was short enough that I wished that I could get more details and carry on with the story. I grew to like this menage and wished that I could know more stories about them and how they made it work in their lives and in society. I really liked this story alot, but I didn't love it because it left me wanting more.
My favorite part about this book though was Luke. He is one of those secondary characters that just took over for me. When he was in the scene he had my complete attention and sometimes even when he wasn't around I was thinking about him. I'm thrilled to say he recently got his own book, Healing Touch (Play Doctor) , come back tomorrow for that review. If you love Jayne Rylon, and quite frankly how could you not, then make sure you add this book to your collection. This one is sure to leave you with pleasant dreams.
8304 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 There are short stories and then there is this... It was entirely too short to get to know the characters or to care about them and their lurid affair. If it had been steamy it could have made up for the lack of character build up, but it was lacking in that department as well.
Location 6248 "what their hearts new was right or wrong" instead of "knew was right or wrong"
This was a very sensual and sexy Christmas short story. Justin is a no nonsense laid back kind of guy while Amy is the ice queen, and always in complete control. He shakes her up, and makes her want things she thought she could never have.
9769 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great example of the constant fight to live even though some would eradicate the whole species over the actions of only a few.
Lorelei along with her tribe has prevented Stegian and his evil from taking control of their planet. The fight has taken a lot from her tribe and worries they will not will the battle, until her dream mate arrives.
fantasy, sexually explicit fantasy. Some readers may really enjoy
3680 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I think this is my favorite of the series so far. There was a lot of action and new characters and good character development. The archer scenes were so epic!! Though I was disappointed that Flanagan completely forgot about Slagor after the war. :( Was justice served?! Definitely continuing the series.
The Iron Hunt
8646 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This wonderful love story will have you in tears and laughing while crying. Elizabeth Lenoxx has giving amazing reads and I can't wait to read more of her work such beautiful stories. You must read this book, it will captivate you.
than jason comes after he leaves with flowers and wine. they end in bed and he says something about them being mates she says she recongizes him too so he bit her not realizing she had combination of pills and wine. he ends up leaving to give her space to cool down.
5689 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book made me feel better and understand God more than any book I have read in my long life. The first two sections reminded me of things I had heard and thought all my life. Then beginning in the third section the light comes on. Wayne Jacobsen has done an excellent job of showing you just what God is really like and what He thinks about me.
7214 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this. The writer obviously had knowledge of proper BDSM activities, rather than writing about what he has no clue about *hem hem, 50 shades* . Very pleased with this. I just wish his other installments of this were free!
9279 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Than this is the story for you. The long friendship thing was a nice under storyline without being too much. SEX science were pretty hot and sexy,but sometimes a little rushed. I felt like a lot of the storyline got rushed especially the end of the book. But over all, l really enjoyed the book and definitely plan to read moire of her stories.
The book also isn't for the weak of mind. It's complicated, and the footnotes about DR history are essential for the average reader. (However, I don't know if they are fully accurate, and I am sure that they reflect a one-sided opinion about the country's history.) There's a great deal of Spanish, both formal and slang. A glossary would have helped immensely. Some of the richness of the language was lost on me, due to my unfamiliarity with the worlds portrayed, and I'm sure that has frustrated many of the readers who gave the book low marks.
1732 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Wings on the Night series is enchanting! This series was the series that led me to Maggie Shayne, who I adore. I fell in love with the vampires from her series & reading this collection only served to deepen that love! I own this entire series, but I jumped on the chance to own this collection on my Kindle app. Part one contains some of my favorite characters - Rihanna, Roland, Tamara, Eric, and list goes on and on! Grab this collection and step into the enchanting stories of the immortal vampire! Embrace the night & fall in love with these amazing characters!
2103 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good
341 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 People should read this book, some things remind me of what is happening in the U.S.A. now.
As I said, I wish I could offer "Men In Black" higher praise, but I think Levin picked the wrong way to illustrate by choosing polarizing examples. There are numerous other Supreme Court decisions he could have used that would have brought home the point that courts in general need to be reined in and brought under the control of the people, as the Founders intended.
The story is a fairly straightforward romance. Tyler and JT are twins, and Tyler has always been the follower, taking care of JT on the rodeo circuit. Until he finally decides he needs a life of his own, possibly with the handsome horse breeder Ren, that he can't get out of his heart. There is angst in the story (JT having slept with said horse breeder simply b/c Tyler wanted him!) but it is nothing heartrending and easily overcome by the couple - as it should be in a novella that doesn't have the time or scope to expand. The sex (I know you romance junkies are wondering) was excellent, better than I find in most short stories/novellas. Chase throws a bit of kink into the mix, so it's not vanilla, but it is also far from BDSM. A little bondage and some spanking heat the sex up very satisfyingly without tipping into uncomfortable. I could easily reread this story again.
The sense of humor I have come to expect from Mr. Tuttle is present in each story making for a very fun read.
I found most of the other newspapers offered for the Kindle better.
His mother died when he was quite young and his father is still mourning the loss. The main character has a relationship with a Japanese man who is living on a nearby island and has a strong influence on the boy. Life changes suddenly when war arrives.
1157 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The best selling book of all time. it's interesting to read different versions and compare and see what was going on in the minds of people in history. Sometimes we get trapped in a reality where we think that the King James is the only edition. Then we read something like the Peshitta, We realize that the endless jockeying for money power and influence in history is still going on today.
This book reminds me that a good book is something you pick up because you want to, and not because of duty or distraction.
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3076 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was one of those weeks in which I only had time to read one book and what a book! Thater starts out running and the action doesn't stop.
2234 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Once you get past the dragging beginning, this book is a great read. I enjoy reading this book everyday, very insightful.
+ Tiberius
1389 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bees are just the motif, not what the story is about. This is a beautifully written coming-of-age story set in the American South in 1964, after President Johnson signed the Civil Right Act. So many other topics are dealt with, including abuse. Feminine strength is portrayed sometimes in lovely, other times inspiring, and even in humorous ways.
3762 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My two sons 23 and 13 are sharing the series after one another reads a book. They love it a lot.
Amelia
Page 58-20 year level term insurance
The reader views John D. Lee through the eyes of three of his many, wives, Emma, his English bride, Ann, his thirteen year old child bride, and Rachel, his second wife, sister to his first wife. Told in three parts, each wife has her own distinct voice and personality. Each one presents her own perspective on life with John D. Lee and the effect that he had on each of their lives and how they each responded to his eventual disgrace.
1420 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sue Monk Kidd has a way of mark my me feel as if it is happening right here and now and I am part of it all. Read it and see it for yourself. And here's a spoiler for you: yes, there are bees in the story.
Quite frankly I don't see the point of this novel.
9116 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Story line is very short. Could have been longer but I did like it. Would recommend this to others. Would like to read more by this author.
A favorite author. Like her writing style, her voice, the way she weaves romance into her gripping suspense stories.
Classmate Murders. The characters become old friends after you have read a couple
6196 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I though the book was really good I liked how they got together and didn't play games like most romance novels will sometimes do I hate that now the only thing that I feel should have been done to this book is the ending needs to be changed did she move in with him did they get married what happened and when her dad said he was going to clean house I think we should have known what ever came of that since it was dealing with what happend to Cyn's dress other than that I found the book to be really good I read it in 3.5 hours the sex between them will have you thinking you are there with them great hot love
5645 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good innovative story line that does well to introduce a series. Had a little trouble connecting the expected series plots but think it will become clear
- The pining to bed Jaimy is getting very, very old.
Overall this an amazing story borrowing classic fairy-tale and gothic horror elements and weaving them into a unique story all its own. The only reason I cannot give it five stars is that it foes seem a wee bit repetitive at time, it drags on at others, and then finally is just rushed here and there. Were it a little more balanced, it'd be perfect.
4593 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A wonderful saga of 2 men's intertwined lives. Well written, you enter into their world, feel their emotions. Do read it.
1126 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 If you enjoy erotic fiction then this is the book for you. I couldn't even finish the book because of all the lewd words, extremely graphic sex scenes. All in all it was porn in a book.
7273 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 There was very much everything except love.there was no substance to it. Too many couples and no action. E ending was very weird.
6550 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Published in 2004, when Real Estate was booming, this book brought back memories for me. The descriptions of the area are good and the story has humor along with the murders. Good capture of the greed that results from inflated prices and supply and demand ! ! !
Comments by people who felt a book lacked certain things led me along to other titles they said were better. So in time I did get to a book that had a bit more than the other did, 'Glycemic Load Diet' by Robb Thompson.
Laine and Devlin set out to slowly explore their relationship. Devlin has no plans to let Laine go, no matter that the alpha of Asheville is a jerk and a bully. Devlin plans to show Victor how an alpha is supposed to act and he is going to enjoy every minute of it!
It was just a great light read. The only down side for me was the large number of grammatical errors. I'm not usually picky about them & don't let them bother me, but this was pretty excessive. If that's important to you, stay away from this book. If you're looking for an enjoyable light read, I highly recommend this short story, especially since it was free. I would definitely be open to reading more by this author.
3399 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hawke: Ride With the Devil. Is an action packed thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end! A good read.
Unlike the previous installments, this book focused more on a central theme of the Temujai invasion. A lot of the book was planning, strategy, and practicing for battle. There was still character interaction and growth, but it seemed to take a back seat in this story which centered more on battle. I love the characters and especially the race of Skandians, which was this book's saving grace for me. And also unlike the others, this one didn't end in a cliffhanger. I was glad to have some resolution finally. Some wonderful events happen and friendships are forged.
5939 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Whoa! Talk about a fast little read. I have been a fan of Charles since he was first introduced to me in The Mercy Thompson Series. He's an assassin. Yes. He is a little.. odd but that makes him what he is.
3451 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 What happened to this story?
2149 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. Just like the others thus far, I have read this book in less than a day. I was excited that this was about Remi and Jake relationship. Remi was turned into a werewolf in the end of the previous book. Jake had decided not to tell Remi he was his mate at first. He wanted him to get used to the idea of being a werewolf, plus Remi has issues coming to terms of his own sexuality.
6247 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Dawning of Power keeps you coming back for more. When book 1 ends, you immediately pick up book 2. When book 3 was done, I went looking for books 4 and following!
I met Deepak in the early 1990s at a Satellite television studio in Washington DC. He was doing a presentation on one of his earlier works and I was fortunate to be able to speak with him personally for a few minutes. Although I was not at the stage of awareness that I am now, I certainly sensed something very special about this man--a sort of knowledgeable peace. He was a pleasure to listen to and speak with. Today he is the author of over 50 books, translated into more than 35 languages. He has some excellent material out there on spirituality topics. One of my favorites is his 2-CD gold cover chakra balancing CD (check my other reviews for more info on that one.) I believe the man to be a well-educated spiritual being in human form.
In the modern economy the money we save is the "saved time" that Tribe A used to construct nets/boats, but since the rate of interest is being intentionally kept low by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan, there can be no new capital formation (money that's used for new long-term productive investments) in Western economies (nor Japan) for new productive ventures, because the lure for such new investments--the higher rate of return that higher, market-based, interest rates offer--is non-existent; the central bank mandated low interest rate policy won't cover the loan on the massive outlay of capital that net (new) productive projects require.
2605 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 There were too many anachronistic terms that did not enter the language until decades after the events in this story, particularly in regard to the description of the ship's "facilities". Also the basic premise of the story was simply too unbelievable. A gentleman's daughter would never be allowed to travel without a female chaperon for even a few miles, crossing the sea would have been unthinkable. The wholesale insertion of text from JA's novels into a sentence was a jarring note when syntax was ignored as it made the whole feel stilted and artificial.
3144 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Got hooked from the very beginning and didn't want to put it down sob as I read it in one setting. A teenager, Lily, seemed to be trapped in a circumstance she cannot escape from. Blurred memories of tragedy concerning her mother whom she barely remembers, and having to deal with a father who is harsh and cruel. Her journey is an inspired one and truly unforgettable! Highly recommended.
Without giving away too much of the book, he is tasked with helping a rich widow discover why her dead husband is haunting her. There are so many interesting plot elements in this novel and you get sucked in. It's reads well and has a great ending. I'm very excited that this is the first book in a long series. Highly recommend.
1729 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoy Maggie Shayne's books!! I like her creativity and the fact that the stories make you laugh and cry and rage and the characters develop!!
The fated mate pull is awesome.
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4478 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is like no other. It's disturbing, but a story that keeps you reading. Well written. Read it in a few days. A book you might feel like you can't continue reading and at the same time can't put down!
3889 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I came to the book having read the first couple chapters on the author's web site. I had all settled in for a decent "sword and sorcery" piece, but my expectations were certainly subverted at the plot twist and genre change right about at the halfway point. The main character demonstrates no small amount of resourcefulness throughout, but what drew me most was the relationship she builds (and then has to rebuild) with her "sister". While I believe the cliffhanger this book ends on does set up nicely for the next one, I came away wanting a greater sense of closure. A TV series might have a season finale end on a cliffhanger, but I think of a novel series like this more like a movie with several sequels planned. Each movie with sequels I've enjoyed has given the audience something to look forward to in the next one but also gave some sense of closure of the story arc within. At the time of the closing scene of this book, I observed no reflection by any of the characters regarding great victories or triumphs or even deep insights or appreciations. There was some pretty heavy stuff laid on our heroine right at the end. I would have liked to have read more about how it impacted her emotionally at a guttural level, driving her to set forth anew at the start of the next book with a renewed sense of purpose (and an axe to grind!)
Abagnale is a true con and this book is so well written. For a true adventure story that flows smooth, this is a great book. I recommend this book--Five plus stars.
7877 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Kill The Story is a very good mystery. Plot was highly original and will appeal especially to those who disapprove of the invasiveness of reporters (though the revenge in this case is harsher than deserved). Pacing was good, and kept me reading. Progress of the investigation was credible. Characters were interesting and intelligent. Ending is a nail-biter and highly satisfying.
7588 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great Product, Fast Shipping!!
530 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My only complaint with Alison Brennan is that I can't put the book down and go to bed! She is an awesome writer!
7195 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Unlike other reviewers I will not take away stars for this being so short since I actually read the information and paid attention before getting it so I knew that I was only reading a short story that would have a cliff hanger. I really enjoyed this first story into the Jane Porter world but unfortunately as much as the story and characters grabbed me, I will not pay $7 for a book that isn't even 200 pages to finish the whole series. I would've purchased the rest of them if they were $.99 but with each of the next installments ranking in over $2.50 and under 100 pages, I won't do it. Too many things to read and not enough money to put out that much for an incomplete book. The only other bad thing with this read is that I really enjoyed Antonio and Jane but really wanted more about Lily J.J.
9189 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This ties in nicely with the rest of the series but can be read as a stand alone. Great plot, great characters and I loved the ending.
195 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This one is well deserving of the awards it has won. The story was as interesting as the writing. Far better plot that Cloudstreet or The Riders.
3699 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A+
Favorite scene:
4203 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 like all other maggie shayne books these are fast paced, keep reader glued to pages, and make u want to read more.
The main difficulty comes in applying what you learn here. As the author acknowledges, sometimes it's hard to assess whether it's really your intuition talking to you, or whether it's your own desires or fears you're hearing in your head. Also, she notes you should use intuition, logic and common sense to make your best choices, but in some instances the 3 don't agree, making your decision more difficult.
1/19/2012
4. Kresley Cole's slightly more adventurous and intricate magical romance series (never mind the ridiculous title): A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1)
685 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The start of a great funny series. Once I read this book, I wanted more! I find myself looking forward to each book. I want to be an Argeneau!!
I enjoyed this book. It made me think and appreciate the love and beauty in my life.
1418 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the characters and the way the author takes you to this place. This is a very heartwarming book and I will miss the pink house and the beautiful loving women that live there
7818 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a hot little book. I liked the setting, I believed the motivations and the sex scenes were pretty damn hot!
They call him "Silent Ray" at work. He likes that. He is in control. The police woman in the park likes him, too. They both feel sorry for the skinny, little girl because she doesn't look as if she has anyone caring for her. They agree that it's such a pity the way some children are treated. Ray hates to see them hurt. They're special and magical --- especially little girls. There are people out there, they call them "perverts," who do awful things to kids. Ray has no use for anything like that. He has his own little girl and takes very good care of her. She is his and does anything he says. Yes, he takes very good care of his "Alice." But something is happening to Alice --- she's getting taller, and no matter how little he lets her eat, she's growing. That's just not good. Something has to be done.
Remi gets Jake and his partner Rhys' help investigating his father. Remi's dad is a abusive and a total jerk. He wants to get Dirk(his dad) in jail and help save his younger brother and mother from his abusive grasp. Remi is like a father figure to Sterling. Remi is much older than his younger brother. His brother is only turned 15 at the end of this book.
2562 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a cute book. I think the subject matter appeals to younger kids (thanks, in part, to the movies and TV shows based on Winnie-the-Pooh), however, so much of the book's comedic appeal is in the actual writing and spelling, which the younger kids wouldn't grasp (pre-readers or early readers). I read this book to my two preschoolers, and surprisingly, despite the length of the book and each of the chapters, they absorbed quite a bit of the story. I was just a little sad that they wouldn't understand the aforementioned comedy of spelling. Overall, a charming story. I hope to read books #3 and #4 with my kids soon.
three days later to whom I gave pursuit and was ultimately betrothed?
I highly recommend you read the I-Team series, you will not be disappointed!!
Indy
4106 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Although outside my usual genre selections I really enjoyed this book. It was hard to put down, and in fact, I didn't except for dinner and some sleep. If you're not big into Sci-Fi, don't let that stop you from reading this book.
2487 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 While I do love this book, many of the recipes contain processed ingredients, some of which are higher in sodium. I've been making the switch to eating a 'clean' diet over the past year or so due to health issues. I have diabetes, high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia. Losing weight has never been easy for me, especially now that I have reached menopause. I have to constantly work at it. All that stated, there are days when I crave something that isn't necessarily 100% pure. One can only eat so many plates of salmon, broccoli and brown rice . Sometimes you need plate of nachos and a piece of fudge for dessert. Enter Hungry Girl. While I personally wouldn't make these recipes a main staple of my diet, I certainly see no problem supplementing with a few recipes from the Hungry Girl books. It's enough to take the edge off so that I don't feel deprived, yet without going overboard. It works. As far as the sodium content in some of the foods goes, I've learned to make 'tweaks' to some of the recipes. I never fully follow all the recipes exactly as they are written so I try to substitute ingredients with lesser sodium items, or in some cases, I just make sure that the rest of my meals during the day are low sodium so that I can allow for something a little higher in salt. It's all a balancing act. The bottom line is that I am in the driver's seat of my own health. If you are someone who is very strict about not consuming any processed foods, this probably isn't for you. However, if you need a special treat now and then that won't send you to calorie hell, you'll want to add this to your cookbook collection. I have several of the Hungry Girl books and they have been an invaluable resource in helping me stay on my program. I eat healthy 90% of the time, but the other 10% I enjoy a lower calorie treat from one of the Hungry Girl books.
7018 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm one of those late arrivals to the Craig Johnson party. For some time I had seen his books at bookstores but since I don't typically go for westerns, I never considered reading one of them . . . until Longmire--the A&E series based on Johnson's books. The TV series has gotten better and better as it's progressed and it eventually convinced me to check out the books. The Cold Dish is the second book I've read, but it was the first one written.
4962 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is one of Kallysten's more subtle, less sexual gymnastics, and more love and feelings books that i have read. There has been a pact that has been in place for over 75+ year, Matthew loved Claire's Great-Grandmother and promised her he would watch after her bloodline for etenity, and he has kept his vow, though it has become difficult of late as her great -granddaughter Claire has been living with Jonas, a Special Enforcer, basically he kills bad vampires as there are no true jails to hold them in for their crimes. He is also a horrible liar, cheater, and all around jerk of a boyfriend (whom Claire finally wises up, kicks out and changes the locks on) !! After doing this She decides she needs some fun in her life and heads toThe Edge, a nightclub she's heard about, for a walk on the wild side with vampires, not realizing how wild it was truly going to get !! There she runs into and becomes infatuated with Matthew, the one thing neither her Great-grandmother or he had ever felt would be a problem, as back then; vampires and humans didn't mix. This couple has a lot of things going for them, as well as a few things that need to be resolved, and I'm betting on Kallysten bringing them to a satisfying close in the next book. I wish Amazon would allow half stars as this book is definitely a 4.5 for me !!
5149 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Couldn't wait for her story. Valerius is a doll. I loved everything about him. The story was freakin' amazing. Oh and to have Zarek show up again. Loved that too.
I can't leave out the love scenes. Ms. Mitchell writes carefully constructed love scenes that never fail to warrant a chilled drink and the need to hunt down that special person. I felt the love and lust between Cade and Elliot when even they weren't sure the experience was more than just sex. The scene in the backseat of "Bucky" the Plymouth had me reading and rereading just to savor the experience.
5567 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is funny yet an eye opener. Wish I had this book 37 years ago. I might not have made so many mistakes and I might not have misunderstood my spouse soooo much! I recommend it for the pre-married, newly married, and old married couples.
A crucial issue that arises for me as a jaded reader when experiencing a novel as an audiobook is this: Most of us can read silently about three to five times as fast as an actor can narrate, and that slowness allows every tiny flaw in a given author's writing to become glaringly obvious. Sadly, many novels do not stand up well under this kind of spotlight, but this is definitely not the case for Patricia Briggs. She is such a highly skilled writer that hearing this story read aloud allows the happy reader to savor every well-conceived word more fully.
I also disagree with his analysis that says you should pay off your mortgage versus investing in the stock market. His analysis is flawed in the book. 30 year mortgages are running about 6.5% right now. The after-tax cost of this mortgage is about 4.6% if you are in the 30% tax bracket. To be better off having a mortgage and investing the money in the stock market, the after-tax stock market return must exceed 4.6%. If we assume the stock market will return 10%, with an efficient index fund like Vanguard's Index 500 fund, the after-tax return will be about 8.5% if capital gains remain taxed at 15%. This means you earn the spread of 8.5% minus 4.6% or 3.9% on your money.
1666 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Langley never fails to deliver. I love a good shifter tale and this one definitely pleases. Dev is a reluctant hero, rising to the occasion to save his mate, Lainey, from an abusive alpha. Lainey is a spunky, cute, klutz who keeps his handsome mate, and the reader, laughing and groaning in turns at his antics. This fast-paced, sensual story kept me turning pages to find out what happened next. This one has a permanent place on my reader, because once wasn't enough.
This book is nice in that it has her back at her own business and working with her brother again. Rusty is her companion again. This is all good and a well-needed change from the last book.
The only thing that bugged me was the title, really. I think that they could have thought of a better one.
3528 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I thought the book covered many great examples of the court over stepping the intent of the authors of the Constitution and explained by using well known cases as examples. It was well researched and easy to understand. All Americans should read this book to understand the courts abuse of power.
SEDUCING JANE PORTER
8386 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow. I fell in love with this author's voice on the first page. I love the world she created, the characters, the difficulties she put them in. There was terrific banter, yummy sexual tension and great suspense. Even though I hadn't read the first book, I had no trouble jumping into this book. In fact, I'm going back to read the first book, and I'll read the next. Don't miss the smart funny writing in this great book!
There was a very bizarre plot element of having Becky able to tell when the phone was going to ring before it did. What on earth was that about? It was cute, but didn't come to anything.
This collection, in my opinion, is front-loaded with the best stuff. My favorites being The Call of Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror and The Shadow over Innsmouth. Though, the Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath is really good also.
2759 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's days later, and I'm *still* thinking about this book. It catches my attention when I walk past it on my shelf, and I have scenes flashing in my head from it. I don't even really know what I can say that would do this book justice.
For the record, I have no financial connection to Dr. Steven Rochlitz, but following his books recommendations ended my blood sugar crashes at last.
I loved that we could read more about the characters from The Accidental Werewolf, because I really wanted to know more about them. Marty and Wanda appeared in the book several times, and they kind of made Nina think about her actions. Their relationship is very cool, because even when they're fighting all the time, you know they're going to stick together and help themselves no matter what.
Kick-Butt Heroine Scale: 7
4160 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Needs pictures
664 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the Argeneau Vampires. No spoilers here: This is a unique family of vampires with stories with a lot of hot and sexy, a good dose of bat-shit dumb humor and mystery. There are likeable (did I spell that right?) characters that evolve in the series. Include a touch of "who done it", and enough suspense to make these books an excellent read. I recommend them highly.
The first part is not so bad, then, blah.
328 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ordered for school
On the Kindle and Kindle DX, the book can be searched for a recipe by title; but there is no search on Kindle for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch or Windows or Macintosh.
He's a classic kind of character, full of take charge genes that demand capitulation from those he is in charge of. When Emma stands up to him, the resulting reaction is everything I could wish in a man who becomes besotted with his future mate, and the hunt is on. What fun. I loved Max's strength, and so did Emma.
Dr. Shane Resario Saw The Blond With The Sassy Smile And Since His Plane Was Early Coming From Las Vegas, He Decided To Kill Time Before He Called Layla And Have Her Pick Him Up For A Family Wedding. He Sat Across From Her And As They Flirted Back And Forth It Was Like He Had Known Her Forever And His Blood Headed South And Roared. He Had Never Experienced The Need To Have Sex With A Woman That He Hardly Knew And All He Knew Was That He Had To have Her Or Die Trying As His Lust Was So Profound That It Almost Scared Him!!
I was fine with most of the story but the last few chapters lost me to a degree. We've been mainly following one person and suddenly there's a whole slew of names and actors and motivations and double crosses, some of which had been slotted in through earlier chapters. These crowded pages didn't seem to fit with the writing style of the earlier story.
6027 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book is a major disappointment. Carr writes a gossip column for a Boston tabloid newspaper, The Herald. He is neither an investigative reporter nor an historian. The Brothers Bulger reads like a string of his columns laid out end to end.
1952 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Entertaining for the whole family. Good series for kids starting to get into chapter books.
Two are married and one is engaged to be married and all have pre-nups. The story revolves around how a pre-nup can save you or destroy you.
705 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Like a Jerk I bought the 4 for 3 promotion in this series. WHAT A MISTAKE!!! the story is so predictiable and is suppose to be funny; by making fun of vampires and IT WAS NOT FUNNY AT ALL JUST PLAIN SILLY!!!! I was looking for a similar writting style like the author Kerrelyn Sparks!! who writes Hillarious,but Dangerous, Sensual Romanic Page Turners, that can make you laugh until you cry, so with that said this book was very disappointing!!!! So I guess I will read the others in the series since I already have them, when I just don't have anything else to read!!
2313 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is probably the last book I would pick out to read on my own. I read Alien Agenda, so I was familiar with the works of Steve Peek. I was more than just pleasantly surprised. Reality is often stranger than anything we could imagine.
"It was like landing on a cloud - with an angel on top of me. An angel that tasted like cinnamon and chocolate and stardust."
5229 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent resource for planning how to get out of debt, including budgeting and legal forms, not just "change your emotional mindset toward money" like Suze Orman.
Horace and Halt's trip through Gallica (France) is an absolute blast. I love how these two characters play off each other, how Halt's conniving flies in the face of Horace's need for honor and fair play. The bit about the challenges of the various knights and the pack train of goods Horace accumulates as the results of his battles is magnificent.
6796 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this is great for using in Church or bible study. Can go directly to the verse. Wish they would do it in other versions
It was the frog who hooked me, although each sister is fun (Think the Bennet five) and the cousin becomes more and more despicable as the story progresses.
This book continues to follow the separate adventures of Will (the apprentice) and Halt (the Ranger). They had become separated through various unforeseen circumstances at the end of the previous book. This book focuses on their attempts to reunite, all the while using their individual skills to stay alive against some unexpected dire situations.
2877 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good read. Interesting storyline. Am looking forward to reading more from this author. Kept my interest from start to finish.
for any woman with whom I am close, and the affection of any
2041 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Icebound Land (2006) is the third fantasy novel in the Ranger's Apprentice series, following The Burning Bridge . In the previous volume, Will and Evanlyn burned the bridge over the Fissure, but were captured by Skandians. The Araluen forces broke Morgarath's army and then Horace challenged Morgarath himself.
4485 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is sad, because it's about a young girl who gets kidnapped by a man and turned into his sex slave. He's functional and works, so she could escape anytime she wants, but she's afraid to, because she knows his previous victim was killed. The book is very minimalist (which I love) and a quick read, partly because you won't be able to put it down. It's exciting, the tension grows and grows, and you never know until the end what's going to happen. I will not spoil it, though, so get the book and see for yourself.
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The centerpiece of the Monticello trips was the pig roast, a huge party George planned and hosted. It required the purchase of a "pig box" and a hundred-pound dressed pig, and the help of his daughters, son-in-law and myriad local characters. Pig candy, says the author, is the "sweet and savory, succulent and crisp" meat resulting when the pig is roasted in the box below suspended coals.
3623 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well, following other reviewers on Amazon who have proven the thoughtful equals of Banville's own intelligent fiction makes my own comments rather anti-climactic. I'm glad I hadn't read the summary or the comments before I opened Shroud--warning: major plot spoilers abound! Suffice it to say that David Lehman's "Signs of the Times" on the late 1980s Paul deMan revelations, while not receiving explicit credit in the author's notes, can shed light on the inspiration for Banville, much as the Blount spy episode does for The Untouchable, which pairs neatly with this novel as two portraits of unlikeable but captivating men that Banville sketches not with a righteous incrimination but a humanist compassion as he seems to report rather than construct their tales. No other comments have appeared on the triptych-like structure of the novel, so about this I will add a few words.
This book was sent to me by the publisher after I won it from an online blog contest.
9. Moira Rogers' magically diverse romance series Crux: Southern Arcana, Book 1
I did like that Gabrielle was a bit different of heroin than the other female characters. I like the Garwood doesnt just write the same characters over and over with just a name change to make them different. Having said that, I found myself getting frustrated with Gabrielle on many occasions. Her stupidity (naivety) made me want to shake her. I am not exactly sure why Gabrielle and Colm fell in love. I didn't connect with them. I felt the love was a bit forced and I felt that I was being told to feel this or that instead of automatically loving the couple.
Prince Caelan is quiet and intense. It is clear he likes Aislinn from the beginning even if they seem to quarrel and set each other on edge. He admires her and tries to help when her stubbornness will let her accept help. But he is the Prince and is well trained to understand his duties which will include marriage as arranged by his parents. He struggles with his clear feelings for Aislinn which conflict with the duty to his position.
2. Vivian Arend's Tidal Wave: Forces of Nature, Book 1 - with frolicking dolphins
The main character is a young woman who makes this huge journey to get back to her and her husband's families in the North after being almost literally flooded out of Florida. I have to admit by the end of the story I was so emotionally invested in her and her husband that I was crying. Not that the ending is necessarily bad, it is just a little sad and good at the same time.
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is a great treat. Each Sunday the Times has at least five
3135 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dr. Stanley has written an excellent book encouraging readers to not be content with a self-satisfied life and instead be transformed by God's Holy Spirit and be used for His glory.
1967 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Reading this made me wish I was a Viking! Total must-read!
What I didn't like: Not a thing.
2569 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved rereading all my old favourites. Delightful still after all these years. My favourite would have to be Disobedience. What did happen to James's mother?
4236 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 arrived as promised
[Also available at my blog.]
8003 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 im a big fan of paranormal so i was expecting a lot when i read this one and i wasn't disappointed Mandy M Roth bring the heroine and hero to life and i fell in love with them and the secondary characters i hope to read more in this series.
The story goes back and forth in time, and the foreshadowing in early chapters about the suffering of various characters is explained later on. Despite the fact that this can be a lough out loud funny and witty book, the author pulls no punches and torture and abuse are often described in heartbreaking detail.
--Overcome arrogance and become a student again
7232 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I could hardly wait to be finished with this book. From the description it looked like it was going to be pretty decent...I was so wrong. The heat was minimal at best and made dom\sub relationships look corny and lame. It felt rushed and silly. Was hoping it would get better if I kept reading...wrong again. And then before I realized it...it was over. just like that. I had hoped that I could really get into this series but now I don't think I will be moving on to the second and third books. Glad it was free!
5004 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If your not a KJV only Bible reader you will like this for it's modern easy to read English.
The author has the knack of balancing emotional storyline perfectly with action storyline. Each thread is carefully interwoven, clues and hints dropped throughout the manuscript. Sometimes I thought I knew what was happening...at times I was right, at times I wasn't. Sometimes things twisted and turned making me second guess my opinion. In fact, it was just as any mystery story should be. The interaction of guessing and re-guessing is an integral part of the enjoyment for me. If it is too obvious what's going on I skim read to find out if I'm right or not! JCP struck the balance well.
1130 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Storyline:GOOD
1966 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book. characters develop.
Tall, Dark and Texan is a wonderful, emotional, ROMANTIC book and best of all a WESTERN romance! Guess there are some publishers out there with some sense still. Don't miss this book or the Whispering Mountain series. You won't want to stop reading about the McMurray family. I'm eagerly looking forward to getting the first book in the series and cannot wait for Sage and Drummond's story.
4175 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like that the central conflict occurred almost entirely within the relationship. We got to see the growing pains associated with the first year of marriage without weak blackmail schemes or plots for ruination (But I do like those, sometimes). Whether in an arranged marriage or not newlyweds have to go through this stage. This was not as good as Doukakis's Apprentice, but fine work from Sarah Morgan just the same.
This book at its core is the story of how a college kid built a web site in his dorm room that changed the world and made him a billionaire. This is what capitalism is all about. The story is also engrossing like a novel with the way he maneuvered around others and won time and time again both personally and in leading his company to many victories over rivals.
The cover... soft and inviting, I want to go hang out there
The story winds along at a steady though gentle pace for the most part as Walt focuses on the evidence. But then things get more intense when he pits himself against a cunning mind, the Wyoming wilderness, a blizzard, and a few who would rather him not dig into the past.
Diaz's novel is sassy and wise, sharp and poignant. Oscar is a charming loser and his story is both heart-wrenching and hilarious. The three main female characters --- Belicia, Lola and La Inca --- are strong and passionate, and while Oscar falls for interesting women, they pale in comparison to the three he grew up with. There are compelling male characters also, not in the least the narrator who knows Oscar and his family well.
1120 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Jessaline Nolan has spent most of her life fighting her father and suffering the consequences. When she vows that she would rather marry a `demon' from Dunmore rather than the man her father is forcing her to marry, her wish comes true in the form of Lord Llewellyn Dunmore. Instantly attracted to and promising to be a good wife, particularly in the bedroom, Jessaline has no idea how much Llewellyn will come to mean to her, especially when their marriage is threatened by outside forces.
Stories about damaged families are a firm favourite with English/Irish writers. Nothing wrong with that if the author has a half decent or interesting story to tell and tells it well. John Banford's "The Sea", another Booker winner from the recent past, is a good example. Sadly, on both counts, "The Gathering" fail rather miserably. The narrator Veronica's voice is so cryptic, judgmental, and unpleasant I found it hard to lend her a sympathetic ear. She's a self-centred bore and an interminable whiner. It's always her parents' or her siblings' fault. For example, she blames her mother - for what I'm not sure - and still don't know for sure by the end of the story. She criticizes her big brother Ernest who joined the priesthood then dropped out for being a hypocrite, etc etc. She's so devastated and numbed by her brother Liam's suicide she puts her relationship with her husband on hold for reasons we can only guess at - he's too interested in his career (is that a bad thing ?) and maybe had a couple of affairs on the side. The so-called family secret is also such a pathetic clich I almost gave up when it is revealed two thirds of the way through. Not that it isn't a terrible crime, just that it isn't nearly enough to hang a story on.
The story is fluid, chatty , sensual, naughty and every scene is well set up for our passionate couple. Scottie's version of recovery from Opium spared some of the more brutal sides of addiction and I am actually glad to get more of the relationship story instead. I really liked both characters and thoroughly enjoyed their torturous banter with each other. I would have liked a longer story (selfish at heart) when I enjoy the characters I always want to spend more time with them.
9737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book came recommended on the Indie Author Board, and I agree wholeheartedly.
The Treasure by Beth Williamson struck me right in the gut. Ray Malloy is one of the orneriest and loneliest heroes I have ever read about. Throughout the book I thought that if I could just smack him one time I would feel better. However, wanting to do bodily harm to Ray soon was overpowered by my need to hold him in my arms and assure him that things would be just fine. Lily, in all of her clumsy glory, made me smile. Her tenacity and inability to give up on Ray and his daughter was just delightful.
3428 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is estimated that one in 100 people have a form of schizophrenia. This book sheds light on these people and other people with mental health problems. If everyone read this or a book like this we would be more sympathetic, empathetic, and kinder to those suffering from any form of mental illness. It is also helpful to clinicians to know how to help people with mental illness's in a more productive way. Thank you Elyn for your candor and for the courage it took to write this book.
Character Development: 5 Stars
--- I didn't know that, I said.
I would highly recommend this book for readability and content.
6502 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was free when I got it. Was quite surprised at the wealth of information! I would definitely recommend.
But both are ENTIRELY missing from this short book. The characters are beyond shallow, and the plot is contrived and stupid. The characters meet, discover they're mates, and immediately fall in to bed together, despite the fact that one of them was very recently almost raped. What? Really? In her other books the characters go through a struggle, coming to terms with finding their mates and deciding how to deal, but there is no drama or development here whatsoever, just sex and attempts at humor that fall completely flat.
9474 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the fourth book in the Vampire Realm Romance Series. I loved it!
With this series, you get a complete story of two characters in each book, but we still get to reacquaint ourselves with some of our favorites along the way.
2300 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought this book for Book #14 in the In Death series, Interlude in Death. I liked JD Robbs story and found that although short, it was very entertaining. Eve and Roarke are "off planet" for a seminar when faced with murder. She is forced to go head to head against an ex-cop considered a hero.
646 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is fantastic and I can't wait for the rest of their stories. I love this family and their friends.
104 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 First--definitely an entertaining and fast moving book. It kept me on the edge of my chair and was a quick read. It was a nice accompaniment to the movie and was great to have some of the details that the movie left out. However, it's still hard not to be skeptical of this guy. Once you're a con-man, it's gotta be hard to leave that behind. So, while I generally buy the story, in the back of my mind I wonder how much of it is embellished.... Regardless, this was a fun read and I enjoyed it.
9179 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book held my attention because I wanted to know what happened but more variation in character lives would have helped
3400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hawke is a great character that is rough and tough but gentle and smart at the same time. It is an enjoyable read that gives you a true flavor as to how the old west could have been.
And now Charles is determined to change all that, especially by showing Anna the way a werewolf's life is REALLY supposed to be, about her status as an Omega, and the connection between them. But there are some truly nasty secrets at the heart of the Chicago pack and the strange absence of female werewolves -- and now that Anna knows who she is, she isn't going to take it lying down.
This was a wonderful sequel to "One Tuesday Morning." While the whirlwind relationship between Jamie and Clay seems a little sudden, it has been known to happen. Seeing Jamie go from the pain of loosing her forever sweetheart, to walking the path of healing was amazing to read in the pages of a book. Kingsbury always manages to draw her readers in, and suck them into her story. This follow-up novel is no different, and I enjoyed every word, every sentence, and every page. An enjoyable read that anyone and everyone can enjoy.
8. Christine Warren's, slightly inconsistent, but still worthwhile: Wolf at the Door (The Others, Book 1) (skip the book on werecats, it has a weak female lead)
2769 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is such a charming story, for both young folk and adult alike. Taking the well-known fairy tales of THE FROG PRINCE and THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES, author Juliet Marilier puts her own spin on them by setting this novel in the Roumanian forest. A lighter tale than her Sevenwaters Trilogy, nevertheless her characters do not have an easy time. This coming-of-age tale reflects the heartbreak and excitement as the five sisters begin to go their separate ways as they find their life partners. Both Tatiana and Jenica (the two eldest) find theirs in unlikely places.
Nobody in the small Illinois town really wants to talk about the massacre, but they are quite keen to gossip about the mysterious murders of several local women. Its a scandal that Julian puts himself right in the middle of with the prediction of another murder, but its all just an act, isn't it? Flynn doesnt believe in ghosts, but theres something about Julian that both attracts and repels him.
7324 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The first thrd of this book is taken up by very lengthy discussions of technology and maths. I could not get a hold of the hero at all. He did not capture me and I could not identify with him. He was a techie and was naive and shallow and had a teenager outlook. This is fine as he has spent his whole adult life cooped up with a smart computer and his maths problems. However he just didn't cut it for me as the hero. I found him frustrating. The next books in the series are not so fixated on the technology and IMO are better for it. PS the author replied to my review and so I encourage readers to write as he seems to care about what readers think
After rereading the trilogy on my Kindle1, I now identify with the more conservative earlier generations of Forsytes described in The Man of Property and In Chancery. I appreciated the change of perspective as I approach retirement, and I gained insight through a life review by proxy. I can relate the work to other great generational novels depicting the turn of the 20th Century, such as Thomas Mann's Buddenbrooks.
2749 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is stark, horrific story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. The storytelling is very powerful. It has a step-backed feel, as if you are watching it from a short distance away, and not quite right in the story as it happens. This fits Alice's mindset and makes the story seem that much more disturbing.
1617 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book! Keeps me on track with my dreams, not just the reality of what the world deals us as a hand.
1511 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great read from Faye Kellerman. I appreciate her willingness to share the Jewish culture with us, it never fails to add depth that other novels lack.
45 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Anita Shreve just can't seem to write a bad book.
3964 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great classic book that will clearly explain exactly what you must to do get rich. I have read this book a number of times and learn something new each time.
Hotter Than Hell (Hell on Earth, Book 3)
7686 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 (This was a book downloaded for my 90 year old grandfather, he is using my kindle. always asking for more books, never complains about what he read, always "yea that was a good book." he just likes to read.)
9836 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A little strange and you really have to know your literature to get the point of things. Also, a little familiarity with Latin helps. Loved the fact that the author used words I had to look up the meaning for. Not a bad read.
Each of these steps are filled out by Ramseys practical insights. He is someone who has made a lot of money, and spent beyond his means and has learned to be a better steward of his resources as a resuilt. Sometimes his approach dovetails with popular approaches to financial planning. For example, he says what just about every smart money guy says about saving for retirement (do it, especially while you are young). In other places, Ramseys views stand in opposition to the prevailing wisdom: He does not advocate buying on credit at all, borrowing or going in to debt for any reason, he does not not believe it is good to have a mortgage for tax breaks or to keep low interest student debt, He does not advocate using credit (at all). Yet his approach has helped thousands overcome bad habits, grow wealth, and become financially secure. The book is full of testimonials of families that Ramsey has helped get out of debt..
This is a neat, general reference that will get you started and give you a foundation to do more studies and help with your decision making process.
Jesus Christ on a cosmic or spiritual level.
7694 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bob Moats has written a very entertaining series about a "senior citizen" private investigator wanna-be. There is a fun cast of characters (and I do mean characters), very interesting mystery that has enough twists and turns to make it interesting, and murder with a side or two of humor to liven up the mix. Don't want to give too much away so I will just say that this is great entertainment and you won't want to put the book down.
6019 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you live or have spent time in the Boston, Ma area, you will be fascinated by this biography. Two brothers from a rough neighborhood take two paths..one in politics and one in gaangster type activities.
All in all, there were many well done scenes and it is easy to see why this writer had so much success with his future novels.
I relate to the main character, Veronica, because she's a disconnected female, and although some people want a solid history to understand how a woman gets to be so withdrawn from the physical world around her, I don't need tragic childhood events to explain away personality flaws. In fact, it annoys me when authors attempt to explain their characters' foibles with past events and family histories. This author pulls away from that. The reader (or this reader) never knows exactly why Veronica is screwed up, even though the protagonist, herself, searches for substantive reasons.
Shapeshifters rock.
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5002 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am still only part way through Genesis but the plain language of this version makes the Bible passages somewhat understandable for the first time. Long ago I left oft reading the King James Version because some of the words and phrasing were too hard to comprehend. No matter how it is presented, the Bible is a slough to get through but this time I might succeed. The extensive introduction, much of which you can sample for free, is alone worth many times the price by giving a comprehensive historical context to the Holy Book and with which I had never before been acquainted.
1826 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought that this book was much better than some of the other reviews let on. I liked the author's other books and took a chance and was glad that I did. The cover seems too modern but the story is interesting about addiction and overcoming this obstacle as well as the power of desire and changing for love. Ryder and Jessie are an appealing couple and Jessie is very assertive and smart.
As I said the fact that I took so long to finish this book had nothing to do with the book itself because I loved it. The balance between the romance, especially the chemistry between Jenna and Steven, and the suspense plot was perfectly mixed. I read the plot stuff with just as much pleasure as I did the romance stuff. I did like that in this second book the romance was a bit more on the forefront. This doesn't mean the suspense was less prominent though. I really liked how the suspense plot was played out and like I said, the balance was very well done. I read reviews where some people said they had the killer pegged from very early on and I must say I am not one of them. I am always slow and wrong on guessing who the killer is in these types of RS and also in crime shows so the pieces didn't fall into place until very late in the story and I had that "duh" moment.
Travel adventures include Andalucia, Portugal, Naples, Taormina, Italy, Fez, Burgundy, The British Isles, Islands of Greece, Crete and Mani, Scotland, Turkey's Lycian Coast, Capri and Mantova. These are not in chronological order but listed as separate vacations. There is little mention of price for these trips. That may have been for the purpose of not marring the dreamy image of the freedom to go and do whatever an individual desires.
Tara Patrick wants her best friend's brother in the worst way. However, she can't ask him to risk himself making sure she is safe from her unstable ex-boyfriend. While Scott's blindness doesn't bother Tara in the least, she refuses to allow him to be in danger.
I love all of the girls, but really wish I could have gotten to know all of them better. There is another novel set in the same world which gives more information about Paula, the scholarly sister I believe. It was on the shelf right next to this one, but I didn't snaffle it! The ending for Tati - I wanted to know more! More!
I loved this short but hot story. Watching Destiny slowly discard all of her preconceived notions about soul mates and love was a delight, and Reece is the perfect man for this woman. I love that he never gives up on her, and liked the passion in their relationship as it grew and blossomed. Of course, this wouldn't be an Eden Bradley story without hot and steamy action to warm the winter nights, and the many comparisons to Superman bring every woman's desire to fruition. I mean, every woman wants her very own hero, right?
The characters:
Very interesting look into the past and how peoples lives were quite different than they are now, and yet some things never change.
5654 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow Murder Game was awesome. Man can Christine Feehan write a intriguing plot. I loved this couple, and I loved this book. 7 books into this series, and I am still just as hooked as I was after reading the first book. I do want to say this book was darker, and there is some details about murder, rape, and the torture of men, women, and children.
9572 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I ordered the sample chapter and found the men a bit too sniping and snarky to each other and later realized that I had accidentally bought the book. I decided what the hell, may as well read it, as it's all of $4. Jae Sun Kim is taking some time off his one track life/career and giving himself a week of scuba diving in Belize. Shane McCormack is the sexy Texan dive master. Mysteriously the two have to share a cabin and unsurprisingly, things get more involved from there... I initially found Jae Sun Kim and Shane McCormack too snippy and power playing, and they never really got into a groove that worked for me. The sex was good, great for them, pleasant enough to read, but the relationship dynamics never really convinced me. I found that Shane took all the risks and Jae Sun took all the power and Jae Sun definitely did not share nicely.
4296 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So charming!!
659 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hopefully ive read them all.... Sweet, Sexy and full of story... I will continue to buy them as they come.
7431 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was pleasantly surprised by this story. I have read one other book by Tymber Dalton that lead me to try another. I think this would have been a phenomally enjoyable story even without the multiple sex scenes. The characters are well defined and have, well, "character". I liked the futuristic spin on this story and found the story on a whole very well written. Don't get me wrong, this book has some very steamy scenes and is not for someone who doesn't like that kind of writing.
1055 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Inside one of London's most exclusive clubs several gentlemen gather once a month to visit with one another. As a diversion, Jonas Maxim suggests they each reveal their most daring sexual exploits. After all, they are men and sex is one of their favorite subjects. The Earl of Grayson requests the opportunity to be the first to share his tale...
8481 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book
81 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is more thrilling and exciting than an Agatha Christie novel. After reading the first two chapters, I could not put down the book.
3842 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The narrator in Anne Enright's THE GATHERING Veronica-- "an ugly enough thing I had always thought"-- Hegarty is one of nine surviving children out of twelve (with seven miscarriages) of a large Irish family. Liam, the closest sibling to her, both in age (he is eleven months older) and in affection, has died. She has the sad task of making all the burial arrangements that include telling their frail, aged mother. The surviving members of this wildly dysfunctional clan meet for a wake (the gathering) so realistic that it will break your heart.
Ms Traviss has always seemed to be fascinated with Mandalorians. Her books are riddled with their language, and she has delved into their culture at great length. On the other hand, she has not seemed to be a big fan of the Jedi. This story gives her an opportunity to branch out and basically just focus on Boba Fett.
2821 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Yes I finally finished this book. It took forever because it was so painful to read. I LOVED the first book in this series. It was charming and quirky. I was sooo looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I eagerly awaited them from my local library. This book was a HUGE disappointment.
Shreve's protagonist advances from his first insufferable demeanor of propriety, over time, to the reality of his true nature, a base man whose self-importance is so consuming that he is incapable of empathy for another human being. When he marries Etna, Van Tassel knows the bargain does not include her love. By accepting less from his spouse, he, in fact, extracts his pound of flesh, chipping away at the marriage's meager foundation. Bit by intrusive bit, Nicholas suffocates the beleaguered Etna. For her part, Etna has signed her own pact with the devil, never imaging the enormous price she will be asked to pay.
The Deal is Never Closed - "Buried inside most women- even those in great relationships-is a latent insecurity about whether their man really loves them."
The novel started with a storline that was reminiscent of modern day Lord of the Flies, by William Golding. Unfortunately, that small similarity of teens building their own society is pretty much it for likeness.
David Flynn travels to Herrin to write an aftermath piece about an event that took place the year before. What David finds is not so much the fallout from the mob induced murders, but the isolated attitudes the murders invoked upon the county. Amy describes the collective disposition best in an attempt to help David understand. The more David delves for some hint of remorse, the more David becomes distracted and loses interest in the story.
2501 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these. It's nice to have to my collection. Nostalgia complete.
3593 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was great
4196 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is designed to initiate the average reader who lives outside the beltway into some of the most important dimensions of the federal budget crisis --both as to today as well as looking into the future. The authors are quite skillful in using charts and illustrations, and a sometimes humorous approach, to discuss these concepts. And it is a sobering topic to be sure, since it involves Medicare, Social Security, the national debt, deficits, and other cheery topics. One only need read the second chapter ("So what's the worse that come happen?") to get scared out of their socks. That is, are we in year X (which is not too far away) going to be in a situation where the entire federal budgetary income can only be spent on Medicare, Social Security, a bit for national defense, and the rest to cover interest payments on the national debt? The authors take the reader step by step through what are the problems, how they developed into a serious crisis, some often mentioned but not realistic proposed solutions, and the defects of the political system which have contributed to the situation. For even those of us who live within the beltway, there is much to be learned from the book. For example, I was not aware that fully 34.8% of the federal budget income is derived from payments into Social Security, Medicare and other federal insurance programs. Unlike regular income from taxes, at some point in the future this increment will have to be paid back when those systems need the money. Multiply this figure times a decade or two and you begin to see the problem. About as palatable an introduction to this topic as one is likely to encounter.
Author: Brenda Jackson
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2326 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Several things made me give five stars to this book. First, is how original the story is, combining several different dimensions and characters. Second w a s the skill displayed in switching between narratives. Third, is the original hero and villain, both being sympathetic and admiral. The story weaves through time and space and experience with out getting lost. I dare you to find a better New twist on vampires and werewolves.
**SPOILER**
8285 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Flat and stale portrayal with unappealing storyline. More of a rip off than an enjoyable story or titillating tale. Save your money.
3425 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book should be mandatory for anyone associated with schizophrenia whether professionally, a caretaker or family member. It is a real eye opener.
8506 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I just purchased Word Scramble Vol. 1. You don't have to type the answer which makes it easy to play the game. You just think what the word is in your mind or write it on paper then go to the next page (just like when you turn a page) and the answer appears. Then just keep on going. For $1.50 it's worth the price. When you upload it it states that there are 500 words, so I don't understand why the ad states 600. The game says you start with 5 letter words and then work up to longer words. HOWEVER, it starts with 4 letter words -- perhaps for practice. Anyway, I'm going to go ahead and get the Vol. 2 since it's only $1.50 and it's really the easiest playing game since you don't have to type anything.
7538 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the writings of Mark Twain. Although I haven't read the complete works as yet, I'm "working" on it - and enjoying every step of the way.
The story is fluid, chatty , sensual, naughty and every scene is well set up for our passionate couple. Scottie's version of recovery from Opium spared some of the more brutal sides of addiction and I am actually glad to get more of the relationship story instead. I really liked both characters and thoroughly enjoyed their torturous banter with each other. I would have liked a longer story (selfish at heart) when I enjoy the characters I always want to spend more time with them.
-- Damon Knight
8802 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's one of the best blogs about free books for Kindle devices. Features free book offerings from Amazon along with useful tips, tricks, and Kindle related information.
1909 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very good
Conclusion:
933 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 These are the only brand I will use. They give me just what I need and I will continue to use them in the future.
I guess in wrapping things up I will say that if you decide to listen to the Omnibus with all 3 stories in it, break it up into chunks. It just seems really long if you try to tackle it all within a day or two and you will miss some things that you wish you hadnt.
You see it a lot on crime shows, but this is the first book I've read about it. It's a rare and horrific thing, kidnapping and sexual slavery. It make for a book that could be sensationalized. Used as "torture porn." It's not. Scott does a great job of portraying Alice's life faithfully. The story focuses mostly on her inner thoughts and reactions, so we see the true damage caused by this situation, beyond just the physical. It's an important point to make, and it underscores the message of the title--Living Dead Girl--perfectly.
6270 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Nicely written and a wonderful adventure. You will meet nice people in this story and learn to care about them.
9638 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Granite Lake Wolves - Book 3: Wolf Games
Lissianna is a 200 year old vampire but along with her cousins (some of whom are even older than she is!) she acts like a 12 year old tween most of the time. They were all just so incredibly childish that it was hard to take any of them seriously and I ended up getting really annoyed with all of them. The way they all kept spying on Lissianna and Greg was just creepy and so was the way everyone could read his mind and know that he was constantly thinking how hot she was. I just got very tired of all the erection jokes! On the subject of Greg I thought is reactions to the situation he found himself in were completely unbelievable. He wakes up in a strange house tied to the bed after arriving in very unusual circumstances yet he's more interested in the thought of being the beautiful stranger's willing sex slave than he is about trying to escape. We get told a lot about how attracted they are to each other but if I'm honest I just didn't feel the chemistry between them, it all felt very clinical and there wasn't enough of a build up for me to feel invested in their relationship.
7795 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The premise of this book was intriguing and sounded fun so I was really looking forward to reading it. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. Okay--it really was fun, in a strange sort of way, but the sophomoric writing style coupled with an inexcusable number of errors and omissions stole the fun and, therefore, the enjoyment. I certainly hope this fairly prolific author has learned to put out a better product with his later works because this first one is a disaster. It's not so bad that I would recommend you NOT read it, but be prepared for frustration if you do. Suggestion: If you are offering a free book in the hopes that it will incite people to purchase other works of yours, you might consider offering your best product, not your worst.
Lark has been in love with her cousin Taran for years. Don't worry they are cousins only by a late marriage so no ick factor! What she doesn't know is that she is actually the alpha wolf, Taran's, mate. He has been keeping his feelings and his mating instinct a secret because he thinks she will reject him because they are family. When Lark becomes in danger after inadvertently becoming involved in one of Taran's police investigations he must protect her and his own heart.
2465 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love reading this collection and it didn't overload my poor purse. As usual all the reads were consistently enjoyable. All good and quick reads.
163 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Moon writes well. Excellent characterization and a complex world explored in loving detail. Well worth the space on my Kindle. This is one of her best series.
8281 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When I ordered this book I didn't realise it was a short story.....and yes its short.
I can't wait to read more about these three
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But anyone who enjoys good writing will find this book rewarding. We can all learn from a stylist like Anne Enright.
4079 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very intricate storytelling... I really enjoyed the colorful characters, suspense and the romance. Kept me reading well into the night!!!
5027 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I absolutely LOVE OZ! If you're an avid lover of all things OZ then you definitely have to read ALL the books to try and understand even just a little of what Baum's complex imagination is all about. There are SO many characters within OZ that don't get any spotlight in the movies. If you've ever seen the movie, Return to OZ and loved it....I'm sure you'll love this product also!
So bottom line: she plans on carrying on for all eternity just like she has for this book that seemed to last for an eternity. No, a complete personality transplant would not be realistic. But hey, it is a VAMPIRE book. Nothing realistic needed. No, I didn't want/expect to see Lucrezia Borgia turn into Anne of Green Gables. What I wanted to see was something, anything to show that she wasn't going to continue the loathsome personality of her past.
5061 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's been a while since I've read the Wizard of Oz, and decided it was about time I read it again! I totally remember when I was little reading it!!! I get different ideas and views from it now as an adult! So good my kids are going to read it!
5823 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Several of these stories are fond favorites from the past, if your a H. Beam Piper fan this one is a must.
I want to live like no one else so that I can live like no one else!
3113 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, insulin resistance and diabetes. To say the least, I was shell shocked. I researched on the internet and tried so hard to figure out how to change my lifestyle. Honestly, I haven't done as well as I've wanted. I have lost 23 pounds since August, but I've stalled. And most days I'm so frustrated with "what to eat" that I only get in 800 calories, if I'm lucky. On top of this, I'm working out around an hour a day. And still I've stalled out on the weight loss.
Hot-Blooded Husbands ~ Book 1 of 4
3820 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I love Irish writers and devoured all of the Tana French books. I also confess that I love Maeve Binchy on a rainy afternoon when i want to laugh a little and cry as well. This book was hard to follow, the characters were one dimensional and I got no sense of who anyone really was. The narrator (sister of the alcoholic deceased is filled with self pity, appears to hate every member of her large Irish catholic family. Her husband may or may not be a lying, adulterous cad, but she is so delusional, I feel sorry for him. Was her grandmother really a prostitute? Was the man who was best friends with her grandfather a pedophile? Who really knows? Most of the narrative takes place in the narrator's mind and it is impossible to distinguish her delusions from reality. I only finished the book because, in light of the Man Booker prize, I expected it to get better. It never did and i would not recommend this miserable tome to anyone.
8546 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a lovely story! After 10 years of not seeing each other because of what happened, James and Lorna found each other again. I was really happy for them and their miracle. God was her God too despite what her father said..... loved that!
9021 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm surprised I haven't had a recommendation to read this as I really love paranormal erotic sci fi. The lead characters are head strong alphas and they antagonize one another throughout. As far as the "too much growling" comments, I think they are hysterical and author even goes as far as to categorize different types of growls.
5888 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As posted on The Smutty Kitty reviewed by KittyKelly
AKA: The Oakleaf Bearers
4703 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Belle works herself to death at her law firm. She finally gets a vacation and goes home to see her family. And to see Rafe. A man she's had a crush on for 15 years. He however, didn't start having feeling for her until the last 5 years and decides it's time to see if there is something between them.
6377 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I decided to read this because another reviewer likened it to Kitty Thomas's Comfort Food, which I really enjoyed....I didn't enjoy this one though- not at all. The main thing I detested is that you never get into the minds of the captors- they're all portrayed as hardened sadists with no compassion. There's a lot of punishment and not much insight in to the characters personalities (or lack there of) or motivations. Comfort Food gave me a lot to think about...this one went out of my mind immediately, thankfully.
1929 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 where's the friggin' "don't care to review" button?
7148 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Belinda "Belle" Campbell is a shifter that hasn't had the best couple of months. She is wrongly accused of being in league with her old best friend to take out the new female pack alpha. Then she is severely injured helping save the life of another new pack member. Oh and to make things worse she has also found her mate. But he isn't a puma, he is a wolf, and she needs to be able to stand as his alpha. This will be hard to do with a rod in her leg and a pin in her hip, she was hit by a car after all.
I have found all of her books to be positive and uplifting.
3615 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like the author's way of telling a story and this was an entetaining story suuitable for young readers as well as adults
Meanwhile, Halt is determined to keep his promise to Will to rescue him; whatever the cost; and the cost is very high indeed!
9749 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read Blavatsky many years ago, and I consider this part of my permanent library and spiritual foundation. I'm so glad it's available for kindle now.
399 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As Gareth Stedman Jones notes in his excellent and extensive introduction, `The Communist Manifesto remains a classic because of it unsurpassed depiction of modern capitalism and the transforming power of industrialization.' The industrial process destabilized all hierarchies and subverted all sacred and secular inherited beliefs and practices. It turned everything everywhere into an object for sale.
2554 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Pooh. What can I say.
3472 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Held me from the moment I started reading right to the last page and left me wanting more
At first the book grabbed my attention because I love to knit, but when I read the dust jacket I knew this book could appeal to pretty much anyone who loves to read. The Knitting Circle followed the life of Mary Baxter, a Rhode Island resident who lived a pleasant life with her husband Dylan and five year old daughter Stella. She wrote reviews for the local alternative newspaper, following her own schedule, living to her own beat immersed in the world of books and restaurants, pink tutus and happy family days spend grilling outdoors and making fresh lemonade. Her life was so good she would often stop everything and cry from sheer joy until one day those tears turned dark and swallowed up her whole world, the day her beloved little girl died.
Basically it just boils down to really bad writing and not being able to add all the elements together in a way that gives a good cohesive story. It goes from being interesting (originally interesting premise) to being not cared about at all.
8056 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. Very well written, Ms. Banks makes an amazing story believable and touching. You can see the caring and love develop between the characters so sweetly. The men are strong and protective but little Kaya is strong in her own way too.
2122 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 doesnt leave much to the imagination but i beautiful story as I said a very hot story and one you cant put down until its finished, I could read more of them. I would also make a great movie.
The Dark Horse (2009)
9378 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was so great I forgot about the clothes in the washer until I was done.
4287 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am a member of Weight Watchers and absolutely love the Hungry Girl website. So I was soooo happy when she came out with a cookbook. I have printed several of the recipes from her website, but it is handy to have them right at the tip of my fingers. I would recommend this book to anyone who was trying to change their eating habits to a better, more healthy lifestyle. Get two or three books and share with your friends, I did.
How did they live their lives?
9211 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a bit late reviewing this as I've read the entire series already and therefor don't have the freshest memories. Due to that I can't go into details but can say that the entire series was wonderful. All five books are exceptionally well written, having characters you'll find yourself caring about and each plot has its fair share of action and intrigue. I would recommend them all.
8402 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I chose this rating because I liked the book starting with the title.
In the hot and steamy Wild-Men and Wormholes, the beautiful futuristic archelogist, anthopologist and scientist, Ariel Stone-Tarrington travels through space to find unknown cultures, only to come across the handsome and sexy Kor. Lust turns to love. Will Ariel be able to save Kor and his people from her colleagues and becoming some scientific experiment in order to save their love?
Alone and then when they were it felt like 10 pages of inner dialogue
1328 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Field: The quest for the secret force of the universe by Lynne McTaggart, Element Books (HarperCollins), London, 2001, 384 ff
Regardless, it is a powerful read of a well written book.
Now Tribe A decides, due to its higher productivity/wealth, it can afford to save more time, adding this saved time to the saved time it used for making fishing nets, and build a boat that will allow their nets to catch even more fish. Being busy building boats, Tribe A allows Tribe B to build the nets--a less productive venture than the new boat-building venture is. Tribe A's greater productivity thanks to fishing boats (and greater wealth thanks to fishing boats) allows for more children, increasing the tribe's population, allowing for a larger labor supply in the near future that will be available for procuring other innovative, labor-saving inventions.
7909 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a good prequel book. I really enjoyed it. The narrator was good. Pace was more or less perfect. And its just enough that I *REALLY* want to read the rest of the series. Once I get the money to buy them.
6951 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of THE best books I have ever read! If you watch the show, it makes the reading experience even better.
51 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was well written and well edited. It was fastenating to read of all of Frank's experiences. You really get the idea that crime does not pay when he gets thrown into that French jail. His imagination was incredible. This was an easy read, but I did have to look up a few words to see their meaning. Read it, you just might enjoy it.
My only complaint was with the formatting. There were no paragraph indentations and the spacing was too close, but I loved the story, the characters--it was enough to wet my appetite.
Sowell argues regarding Marx's handmill/steam-mill analogy, "If read literally, these words suggest a one-way causation and explanation of given states of being rather than of transformation. But that is clearly inconsistent both with Marx's and Engels' own treatment of history and with the dialectical conception of reciprocal interaction. These words are perhaps best read as epigrams-and of the dangers of misunderstanding inherent in that writing style."(4)
Mitch is one attractive and vibrant man but he's vowed never to commit because of a past experience in loosing a woman and baby he loved. Now he finds out that his one night with Jane has left her expecting his child. I promise the reader you are in for one moving and tearful read with One Night, One Baby as only Kate Hardy can deliver!
This story was a waste. It wasn't sexy. It was poorly written, insensitive, offensive, and oftentimes sexist, racist, and homophobic. It is written in a juvenile way with no narrative drive, no creative devices, and very little background info or subplot for either characters.
Knowing can put a curse on a persons life. Id traded in a pack of lies for a pack of truth, and I didn't know which one was heavier. Which one took the most strength to carry around? It was a ridiculous question, though, because once you know the truth, you cant ever go back and pick up your suitcase of lies. Heavier or not, the truth is yours now.
If you have read any of the other books you'll probably remember talk of guild hunter Ashwini and her vampire nemesis. Janvier has a very bad habit of getting himself in trouble with the angels and doing a disappearing act which means the guild are called in to track him down. Ash has spent years chasing him across the world and through the bayou only for him to always make his peace with the angel who hired her just before she catches him. For once Ash's job isn't to search for Janvier though and this time she actually needs his help, she has been asked to find a kidnapped vampire but the last thing she wants is to be caught up in the politics between two of the vampires who report to the angel Nazarach. Since Janvier is familiar with all of the vampires involved she is hoping he can smooth the way and help her through the situation in one piece.
Mama Hog was also present in this installment. I was happy to see her again as she is the perfect companion and mother-figure for Markhat.
~Lindy
I was amazed at how well this author handles the sexual scenes. The narrator relates her abuse in a very sideways, casual manner. This doesn't shield the reader; instead, it drives home the horrific truth: This young girl is so inured to the abuse she suffers from daily, that it really is an almost casual thing for her.
WE LIKE THE LADIES.
9346 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I like this author very much, but found this story lacking and not worth the money. I was very disappointed.
I really liked the main character of Lady Julia. I understood her motivations, and she wasn't often too stupid to live as too many heroines often are. Yes, she might have confronted a killer or two in this series but I understood the whys. Yes, she got in the way a few times in the investigations because the man who loves her for her feisty spirit didn't tell her what was going on (which I guess would make the books much shorter reads). Nicholas was a little two broody for me in some places, but I loved that Lady Julia decided what she wanted and went after it.
I especially enjoyed the story because I'm familiar with the area where Billy lives and I liked the edge in the political point of view.
In terms of Victor and Jacobs relationship, even though I love them together, I felt like something was off in this book. Maybe it had something to do with Jacobs mood but it was nice to see that not everything was perfect, which made it more realistic.
4620 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An excellent story with writing like poetry in many places. The images painted with words were so real and made me often feel as if I were there. The choices made in life are not always easy and yet they seem to lead us down a path in which we are meant to go. This book portrayed this.
Despite its slow start and some extraneous pieces, TRADING IN DANGER is a generally satisfying read and Ky makes an interesting and multidimensional character.
5945 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the story that introduced me to Patricia Brigg's amazing world of werewolves, fae, witches and more.
9302 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Since The Bible can be put on the Fire it makes it easier to carry everywhere. I enjoy having it where I can get my hands on it without worrying where I put it.
7806 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Absolutely loved it. Hot college jocks in heat with each other. What more could you need?
1336 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In The Field, the author takes the reader along on a quest to understand the metaphysics that underlie our perceived universe. This book mainly reviews the data and theories of scientists exploring new paradigms in physics, consciousness, and subtle energy fields. While the evidence in these areas is open to theoretical interpretation, the findings consistently disprove dominant materialistic and mechanistic notions about life and the universe. The Field makes it evident that a deep analysis of scientific paradigms will lead those seeking a greater truth into the realm of metaphysics and consciousness, which have traditionally been the terrain of mystics, philosophers and spiritual seekers. This book provides an excellent overview of the most important developments in the sciences that examine the most vital issues of existence. This book is also great for challenging materialists and even some religious fanatics, as it documents contradictions to widely held beliefs.
6274 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed reading this trilogy and look forward to reading more from this author. I would love to hear more about the history of this world, starting with the Firstland and why men left it. I want to know more! Keep up the great writing.
4680 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Gage and Hailey are so sweet together I almost got a toothache reading their story! Just a really cute story. Loved all the characters. Really really nice read.
While George lived most of the year near Philadelphia, the Georgia house and ponds were cared for in his absence by Troy Johnson, a fellow retiree. Cattle-farming was rented out to identical forty-eight-year old twins, Albert and Elbert Howard. I enjoyed the author's affectionate portrayal of these characters, so important in her father's life.
With very little effort I have been successfull in shedding nearly 15 lbs!!!
7594 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book gives you a history of the enemy (The Sith) and how they came to be, or some idea of this. I guess either I was not concentrating or got lost on the way. I am not sure what it was.
The main thing that bothered me was the beginning. I found it to be such a weird introduction to Christopher Robin and the tense used confused me. Regardless, it was for only a brief moment and easy to overlook. I loved this in general and may try to find the next one to see if those stories are new to me.
4599 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a wonderful book. It has everything. I don't know how I can do it justice. I grew up in the Philippines where the same things happened. Amoung the old, there is no love for the Japanese.
691 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 A number of years ago, I couldn't even tell you how many, I somehow ended up with a book by Lynsay Sands, titled Tall, Dark & Hungry. I don't know how it came to be in my possession, but it became my favorite bathroom book. Yes, I read it while...well, you know. And it was entertaining.
2461 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the Harlequin presents series. They are the perfect candy-bar read. The bundle is great and much less expensive that purchasing them separately. I also love reading them on my amazon kindle...over 1000 pages of romance, without the embarrassing cover art.
I don't think that he puts enough blame on the Congress and President for allowing this to happen. They certainly have had remedies available, but have failed to exercise them effectively.
It's not that I'm a prude. Maybe this book might've gotten a better review from me - over the top sex included - if there had been ANY storyline. If there had been ANY attempt by the author than to do anything other than to throw three people together and graphically describe sexual encounters.
To also add complications to his life, he is a new werewolf who has little control over the sensations and transformations that come along with being one. The most disrupting of the traits is that Jake Romero is Remi's mate. Everybody has a mate, the one person in the world that complements that person in every possible way. Even though Remi is straight, being near Jake arouses him and overwhelms him with emotions that he not only has no control over, but which he doesn't understand.
I had no idea that the series was based on books written by Craig Johnson until the end of the second season. Western authors and I rarely cross paths. When I discovered this, I ordered a few of Mr. Johnson's books for my father, who is also a huge fan of the show. My dad raved over them. Then again, my father has always loved westerns. I was still skeptical that the books would be my cup of tea.
Baby Step 1: Save $1000 Cash as a Starter Emergency Fund (page 102)
As always Lori Foster has a great series, read this one a few times. Sawyer my favorite ( sexy as hell doctor) but Morgan although tough as nails ( or thinks he is) is lovable too. Love the closeness of family with all brothers and of course Sawyers son Casey! Who wouldn't love a house full of men (haha). Both Sawyer and Morgan love being single but know with their hometown reputations their not aloud to cut loose but when Honey breaks down Sawyers fence and Sawyers defenses he can't help but fall for this beautiful strong women. Then in comes Misty Honey's sister and when she comes to visit Morgan can't help but strong arm her into loving him. Sawyer is sweet, sexy as hell and romantic and smitten, Morgan is so hot for Misty, he can't get enough, I loved the part where Morgans Naked in the kitchen and Honey makes him dress...too funny.
6921 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I started out watching the TV series a few years ago and loved it so I had to check out the books. This is the first one and it was great! And not the exact same story as the episode on TV so don't worry about that. Walt Longmire is the sheriff, Vic and Ferg are deputies, Henry Standing Bear is Walt's oldest friend and owner of a local bar. He is also Walt's best aide dealing with the Cheyenne Nation on the near-by reservation. This story is about finding the dead body of one of 4 boys convicted of assaulting a somewhat disabled Cheyenne girl. Walt's been a widower for 4 years and is reluctantly stepping back into the romance game, dealing with a dead body of a young man nobody liked and who killed him, local politics. It's the perfect picture of a small town in a western state, just like where I live. Loved it!
3269 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I saw the title, I knew I had to get the book - a ritual bath is such an unusual custom outside the Jewish community. I was original exposed to the word in Israel some 40 years ago when during an excavation we discovered a mikvah and now I had a chance to read about that custom in a thriller no less. I enjoyed the characters, their religious devotion and in a sense obscurity in the US, but had trouble with the many Hebrew words or sentences (all in italics for some reason). The ending was certainly not surprising but the romantic in me liked the solution (almost Jewish too) suggested by their Rabbi
Sarah, and her parents, invite this homeless young man to stay with them. They seem determined to accept him as one of the family, even when he doesn't want that.
along the way. You will meet the people they met, and learn those stories too.
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6293 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this series. I was little disappointed that the family changed in each book, but they were all quite interesting and gentle
2841 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wonderfully complex story of prewar Malaya with insights into lifestyle, wartime suffering and a leading character who has to deal with a variety of conflicting feelings. A must read!
1856 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The way he protected her and reassured her was amazing. Very strong characters in this book. I always love a happy endings.
9026 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ok, If I had paid attention to the cover on this one, (I bought it on Kindle) I probably wouldn't have bought it just for the embarrassment factor - but it is a fun science fiction romance novel.
9776 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Very short but I liked it. Eventful with lots of emotions going on. The author did very good considering the length. Shiloh's books are always good:)
The writing was ok, but the plot very predictable. Mercifully, this book was very short and I'm glad I got it free.
894 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book!
So if you can handle truly dark erotica, not a single flower in sight, only the devil in many forms that you will like this book and if like me you appreciate the building of the book and its deliverance then you'll love it like me. I can't wait to read Mercy and see what that has in store.
Anne Enright is an extremely gifted writer who made this difficult-to-write novel very easy to read. And, in this jumping about, nonlinear narrative account of the past histories of the large Hegarty clan, making the book simple to read is true artistry.
5232 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written, well organized and very practical. This book is well worth reading and sends you into the world of money in order to show how it works. The seller described this item accurately and delivered it on time.
9169 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I am re-writing this due to the offense of my first review. I am only going to say that is sad (to ME) if someone does not for the love of their fellow man provide a good easily searchable edition of the King James Bible similar to the Online Bible available free for PCs. Even though that one is free to download, I also have purchased hard copy, meaning on CD out of appreciation for the program and work bestowed on it. It saddens IF someone has identified the Bible as a lucrative way to make money. I am not saying it is the case with the creator of this kindle edition but it seems clear enough to me it has been the case far too often. The wonderful thing about a love work like the Online Bible is that apparently others were able to join in improving it and adding to it. If something like what I speak of is not already available for Kindle then likely it is too late anyway as I truly believe that May 21 is judgment Day. We all should examine our heart now while there still is time, we should beg for God's mercy and read His Word, His LIVING word of truth to us and we should not stop doing either! He resists the proud but gives grace to the humble so even though nothing we can do could guarantee for us our salvation or the salvation of loved ones, being humble and hopefull at least lets us know we are in attitude where it might be that God has mercy! In fact without real humility towards God, distaining our own sinful lusts of the flesh, with a sincere ongoing "want to" to do God's will we could never know if we are truly saved. I hope this is a more acceptable way to say things than my previous ill written effort. Blessings to each, Doug
2) Pointless characters. I like a book with a lot of characters, IF they are memorable and there is a point to them. There was no point to half the characters in this book. They were not memorable, they were not funny, and they did not add to the action or the drama. They were pointless. They went around dressing the same, talking the same, and behaving the same way.
1.)A map would have been nice. Not needed as much in this book as others, but still...
6693 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was amazing and I couldn't put it down. I loved the chemistry between lys and Darien. It makes me wish something like that could happen to me but Maybe a little different I don't think I want to have sex in the wilderness.
Great author
Maybe if you lived in San Francisco you might find it better.
3160 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting story of young girl who finds out the truth about her mother and learns that there are good and bad people in this world. I find the story line just a bit unbelievable as the girl runs away with little or no information and still lands in a place that cares for her. Seems just a bit unbelievable. But still an interesting story and kept my attention.
2126 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 He does not give up. He goes after her again and again. Great.
What I love about the story is that there is an innate sense of kindness about its hero and heroine. While I suppose it's not strictly relevant to the story, Katrina and Derek's "goodness," their likeability and honorable personalities (despite, or perhaps because of, their humanizing flaws) made me connect with them. I was enraptured by Tamed because I wanted Derek and Katrina to overcome the obstacles keeping them apart. Each of them became real to me in a sense, making their story an unforgettable read.
Many, like me, have puzzled over the name. Oscar Wao? Is he Asian? I thought he was Dominican? Does he have an Asian father? Well, that question too is answered about halfway through, and like every other circumstance surrounding Oscar's life, it's both funny and a little sad, and not even close to what you probably think it is!
103 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Those who read Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake after watching the DiCaprio movie are doing themselves a disservice. While the movie is fun and does justice to the story, it is such a unique and compelling read I think it is wholly superior when read before watched. Of course, I saw the movie years before without even knowing beforehand that it is a true story of criminal genius.
3872 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 doesnt leave much to the imagination but i beautiful story as I said a very hot story and one you cant put down until its finished, I could read more of them. I would also make a great movie.
8303 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This tale left me wanting...it turned out to be a "wham, bam, thank you ma'am" for the most part. The story was so short that there was no time for character building or background or rhyme or reason. I didn't really find it "steamy" or "erotic", so other than the author's ability to portray the time period adequately...there really wasn't much else going for this one. Sorry, but it only rates two stars with me.
When I was browsing online to find where I would purchase this, I saw that it was $9.19 as a Nook book ... and $1.99 at the Ellora's Cave website. All of the other websites, even if they offer it cheaper than $9.00, still do not beat the EC website, so I would suggest you check it out. I've learned to check out their website to compare before buying their ebooks someplace else - would recommend you do as well!
This story really had it all. God I'm such a sucker for "been in love since their childhood" romances that I read the info sheet and loaded it up on my kindle.
519 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Allison writes suspense and shows another of the evil in our society can be anyone from poor to the rich.. This is another novel that involves the San Diego Police Det. Will Hooper, Carina Kincaids partner. You need to read the series they are great!
8770 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Frank Tuttle is one of those authors I turn to when I need a book I can count on. The twists and turns of his plots always delight and The Cadaver Client was no exception. Even the title intrigued me. With a title like that, you know this is not going to be an ordinary walk down pulp fiction lane.
~The Rebecca Review
5898 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Megan Warden is an Enforcer for her werewolf Pack. As such, she is the second most important wolf in her compound. Megan is traveling to the wedding of a cousin and has been asked to pick up another wolf at the airport; her sister's anchor, Shane Rosario. Megan doesn't think anything of it until she smells him and once that happens nothing can stop the two from mating.
If one of your life goals is to build wealth, this book should definitely be on your must read list. Even if your life goals do not include wealth building, the inner work recommended in this book will be of benefit to you as well. I enjoyed and benefitted from this book and I am sure you will as well.
I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was executed perfectly. I usually don't like when books jump around with the time line because it can often times detract from the main story or the flow of the book. That wasn't the case with this book. The story never felt interrupted or fragmented. The time changes were written into the story so well it added rather then detracted. The dreams that Caitlin had of Catherine just flowed effortlessly within the story. It was beautifully done and I enjoyed reading about both periods of time.
5875 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lleno de hechos e informaciones de inters. Todo el mundo puede recoger un bocado, desde el cristiano principiante al veterano estudiante de la Biblia.
Judge makes a mistake in giving the penality? Out of a job.
As you can imagine, this tale is long and fraught with the machinations of all characters who seek either self-preservation or the heady power of pure domination. Douglass cleverly combines many myths to support her premise and to bring alive the baser natures of her creations. However trite, there is sex, gore and raw emotion galore, so much so that I found myself wincing with disgust at many of the too descriptive passages enlightening the reader to scenes of birth, death and utter savagery. The characters seem to be intentionally crafted as archetypes like the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece rather than real fleshed out personas. Brutus lives only for the power of kingship and possession of Genvesa. Cornelia, raped and torn from her family and country, somehow improbably forgets her grief and yearns for love from her brutal husband. Genvesa connives with a hallowe'en witch's malevolence while the rest of the cast are simply not finely drawn enough to not be categorized as either good or evil. All characters are either blighted with trite dialogue or overly long-winded emotional explosions.
406 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This year is the 160th Anniversary of the publication of the Communist League's Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx in 1848, a document that has played a central role in world history since then, if not always happily. Below is a review of this document that I wrote in 2006 and proudly stand by today.
Aislinn has to deal with her growing feelings for the Crown Prince. After a tender kiss, both Aislinn and Caelan realize they are falling in love with each other. It's an impossible position for both - especially when the king announces Caelan's engagement to a foreign princess. How can Caelan give his heart to another woman when it's Aislinn he wants? The situation tests both. Will love win in the end?
The Qur'an itself says Jesus is much more than Muhammad who admitted to being merely human, destined to die - a sinner, who feared death at the end and still did not know if Allah would send him to Paradise or Hell. If Muhammad didn't know, then what hope for his followers?
Boy was I ever wrong! This is the most eroctic, most sensual, most passionate, most sexiest, hottest, steamiest, most graphic book I have ever read. Did I say hot, did I say sexy, did I say extremely eroctic, then let me repeat myself again! I am not sure if Samantha Cruise has written any other books and to date I have not been able to find any but I hope she writes more books. This book was so hot that made I left my husband a very happy man! I would highly recommend this book! Great Job Ms. Cruise!
Rating: PG-13 for Blood and Gore, Oblique References to Prostitution, Violence
7438 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore
5514 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Since this is a collection of PG Wodehouse, the various stories are narrated by different characters. PG Wodehouse is wholesome and funny and wrote 99 books. I read once that the definition of happiness is to discover PG Wodehouse for the first time and get to read all 99 books! Very true. The British humor is excellent.
I was enraptured by the guttural pain of Alice and even her everyday existence was so searing with despair, it became hard to turn the page and see what was next.
9831 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is indeed a very good read. There are as many ideas on the Holy Grail it seems as there are people, yet the one steady factor is the Knight Templars, and they quest for it. The action and suspense carried from page to page, but the key fact that I particularly like is that the lapse of memory of the last knight never feel the author carried it til the ending battle very successfully. It is a very good read indeed.
4388 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this story by Kallysten (as I have all that I've read by her). Brett is human and the owner of On The Edge, a club that caters to both vampires and humans. Lisa is his vampire lover and silent partner. They have a good relationship, one that isn't the usual vampire-human one in that Lisa hasn't bitten Brett (she doesn't want to see him as food). She is on the hunt one evening in the club and is surprised to see Leo, her old lover and fellow vampire. She couldn't remember why they had parted 15 years ago but found it wonderful to be in Leo's arms again. From this point on, (no I'm not going to spoil it for you), you read about how Lisa, Brett and Leo develop a relationship between themselves. It is a hot and spicy read and I am looking forward to reading the next story, Over The Edge, that continues Brett, Lisa and Leo's story.
I would really like to see the story develop more, and a great way to do it would be to write it from the perspective of other survivors and give more "alien" information. HINT HINT.
4940 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed it. It was a superficial read which means there wasn't a ton of explanation of different things - like the town, why the alpha could stay an alpha even when he was not there, how easy it is to turn into a puma (why aren't there more of them then?), the heroine being fine with becoming a werepuma, the rushed mating process, etc.
A must read for Austenites! Very enjoyable.
12 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 With Ylesia, a novella originally published in e-book form, Walter Jon Williams gets an opportunity to insert further story into his novel Destiny's Way. The events of Ylesia take place midway through that book, so this is a good read to tackle immediately after finishing Destiny's Way. The novella follows a New Republic mission to the titular planet, which is serving as the capital of the traitorous Peace Brigade and houses their attempt at a Senate. The Peace Brigade promote capitulation to the Yuuzhan Vong and have served as a human counterpoint to the efforts of the Jedi and the more heroic members of the New Republic throughout the New Jedi Order. They are a logical part of the story but not one I've found terribly interesting, as we rarely get anything told from their point-of-view, making them rather cardboard as adversaries.
Lynsay Sands is now one of my favorite authors for paranormal romance, up there with Molly Harper and Vicki Lewis Thompson, who also know how to inject laughable moments into a love story. If you like vampire romance that can be silly at times, and you haven't read the Argeneau series yet, I definitely recommend checking it out.
He has a very strong attraction to Jake and wants to submit to him whenever he is around him. Even though his body responds to him, it takes a little bit longer for him to come to accept it. But when he finally does, their relationship starts to grow and become stronger. There are a few suprises held out for Remi and Jake, with Remi being a werewolf now. Along with their relationship growing, this story is also about Remi and his younger brother Sterling. It is almost two stories coinsiding with each other.
6206 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just finished another great book in the Macpherson series....loved it! May McGoldrick books are so vivid it makes me feel like I am there which is why I read...to be taken away to another time and place. The book has love, action, intrigue and moves at a very rapid pace. Hope you enjoy it too!
5398 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this book a few weeks ago and I guess I forgot to write a review. Shame on me. Anyway, I loved this book. Hunter may have appeared to be a beast, however not because of his looks. It was his beastly attitude, but I loved him anyway. I was able to see behind the facade and so was Lila. This was a modern days spin of Beauty and the Beast and Indecent Proposal. I loved it. Eve Vaughn wove a wonderful story of two people with their own issues and demons who come together for selfish purposes only to find true love. It was a definite page turner for me and I would most definitely recommend it.
Kelly Jamieson is a decent author; I've read some of her other work, and this just doesn't do her any justice. For anyone that might find it objectionable, there are M/M, M/F and M/M/F scenes.
4574 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Accidental Series by Dakota Cassidy. I find that this series is extremely unappreciated, since I never see no one talking about it around BlogLand. I can't remember how I found this series out, but I am glad I did.
8735 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The second of book of series.
And 56 short stories in 5 books-
I love to read Elizabeth Lennox's books.
6426 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've always loved the Mail, now I can even read it here in Belgium thanks to the Kindle. Much cheaper too!
I admit that the murder mysteries are the weakest part of the novels, and yet I kept being surprised by the author's twists and turns. I suspected the murder of Lady Julia's husband but I couldn't figure out the motive. The second novel left me feeling unsettled as I think I was supposed to be. The third is the weakest of the lot mystery wise but I understand why Lady Julia had a hard time seeing it.
8873 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What can I say other than Georgette Heyer. It was lovely and wonderful.
I think I might have had some difficulties of comprehension had I not read the Vargas Llosa book recently. I might even have thought it exaggerated. I might have thought the violence and cruelty of the goat year stories are part of a core of magical realism, centered around the mother's miraculous survival as a teen at home. Star of the survival story is a mongoose. I am partial to that species ever since Rikki Tikki Tavi and since I had a mongoose family as house guests in an earlier life.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
2194 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you have been asking the "why" of anything in reference to your present circumstances in life, you WILL find the answer in this book. At the very least, this book will give you the permission to believe what you know in your heart to be true and the proof necessary to bear the belief out.
8407 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was quite a good book! Especially for the price. Engaging characters, good interpersonal tension and a novel approach to boy meets girl!
Can't put it down!
Chapter 2 is more philosophical discussing the nature of our supernatural concepts with some interesting anthropological information on various tribal beliefs while Chapter 3 discusses the psychological factors. In Chapter 4 we return to religion specifically with a discussion of the practical qualities of a religion, the anthropomorphic nature of the Gods we create and their role as `imaginary companions and invisible friends'. The one consistent human characteristic of the gods is their possession of minds capable of communication with the human world: `all gods and ancestors and spirits are construed as beings with which we can interact by using our social inference systems.' They are omniscient: `Nothing that happens can be hidden from them. This is . . . the way people represent ancestors and gods the world over.' However, Boyer makes the important point that `People do not invent gods and spirits; they receive information that leads them to build such concepts.'
8. J.R. Ward's Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1) - also darker, more violent and incredibly intense vampire romance series. Vampires protect the world from evil. Vivid glimpses into the evil perspective as well.
3774 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The book begins with Will and Evelyn still holed up in the hideaway cabin in the mountains of Skandia, and the action really gets underway when Evelyn is kidnapped by what turns out to be the scouting party of an Army intent on invading Skandia.
480 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a great audio book. You will be on the edge of your seat the entire book.
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3779 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The 3rd installment of John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series picks up right where the first two left off. Flanagan is one of the most talented authors I've read in a long time. His ability to create memorable characters, unpredictable plot twists, and vivid images is unbelievable. The dialog is witty, and I was not able to put this one down. Will, the Ranger's apprentice, and Princess Cassandra have been taken as slaves and are on their way to Skandia. Halt and Horace set off to find them and meet their own set of challenges. This is a must read series and I recommend it to anyone!
7518 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I really enjoyed Rylon's Men in Blue series so I thought I would venture onto her other books. I was horribly disappointed by this book. The concept sounded cool and I don't mind plots that are not quite grounded in reality, however this was just too much. There was so much emphasis put on the experiment and not enough on the characters themselves. The sex scenes were hot and steamy but that wasn't enough to make this worth more than 2 stars to me. I am now hesitant to try other books by this author.
Of course it was hard to stomach the heroine's self-sacrifice, but if she didn't then this book wouldn't have been a take on Beauty and the Beast. So, I totally bought it and her not wanting to have sex with him but liking it because when she firsts meets him she's instantly attracted to him.
7105 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There is nothing I've read from Ms Feehan that I've not loved!! you can relate to her characters and love reading them all over again n again!!!
4133 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If all you've heard about DailyKos is what a bunch of radical far-leftwingers they are, you owe it to yourself to sample it on your Kindle. DailyKos is mostly populated by progressives of all stripes, from left to right. Thanks to its site-wide ranking system, where every member can vote for or against diaries (individual entries) they think add something to the conversation, the cream of the crop tends to float to the top. It is this cream that is downloaded throughout the day to your Kindle, replete with links to significant sites and original material for further exploration.
730 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Forget this..My iPad version of the Times is the real paper--photos, ads and all. The Kindle edition is not that. Yes, you get the stories, but if you're looking for a "newspaper" experience, this is not it.
579 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 1. Costs more than delivered to your door paper and online version combined.
2830 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great series to read. While the books tend to follow the same story line each one is a little unique and an entertaining read.
3419 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What I liked:
3976 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As great as all have said for the development and means to effect a prosperous life. This book is a must read if it has crossed the mind.
Bound by Love is a story with romance at heart and some seriously good kink too. There are also spankings and bondage, and one hot and romantic moment after another. Tyler is insecure. He wants Ren so much but he thinks JT is the better guy. Ren knows better and he sure shows Ty a thing or two! Keith, one of Ren's brothers, suffers from PTSD and there are many moments of heart wrenching sadness for him. It's really nice how the brothers pull together to help and support him. Bound by Love is a very sexy, romantic and good story.
5213 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ok, let me start by saying, "I'm ready". This book was amazingly written, the stories shared kept me saying, " I'm going to win". I now know I want to be part of the 2% of Americans. No debt, no mortgage!
3962 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A perspective worth having.
7792 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a nice little read, and it's at a great price. :O)
1104 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can't go wrong with a Hawke book! If there are any I have missed, I am not aware of them or I would rectify the situation with an order to Amazon!
All in all, a wonderful and entertaining read that's also a bit enlightening, at times emotional, and always vicarious.
Our scientific conceptualization of this universe has changed considerably over the last few centuries and now faces one of the biggest overhauls ever -- and THE FIELD demonstrates why the Zero Point Field is likely to be the last frontier for us to explore. THE FIELD is packed with detailed descriptions of some of the most exciting experiments recently conducted by leading researchers in the field of consciousness such as: Cleve Backster, Jacques Benveniste, William Braud, Bob Jahn, Edgar Mitchell, Fritz-Albert Popp, Hal Puthoff, Rupert Sheldrake, Russell Targ, Elisabeth Targ, and Charles Tart.
3. Layout is a nightmare
8425 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this was a good story line and a fast read .. love these kind of stories keep them coming please
With Sex, Her "No" Doesn't mean You - Romance and what you say might be the key here.
I would give this book 10 stars out of 5 if I could!
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9323 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The publisher's blurb gives a fairly good synopsis of the story, so I'm not going to waste time rehashing it. The details are what sunk this book for me.
7655 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this book was one of the best books i have ever read on my kindle. defenitly worthe the buy
8377 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Proclamation on the Family is one of the best proclamations ever written. I keep it hanging on my wall so I can refer to it often and try to live it!
2086 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved it. Great, if sometimes bitter, writing. Frankly, bitter is my favorite style. Sometimes the main character is a little self-pitying, but that only added to the piquant nature of the tale. I understood the character's prolonged grieving for her brother, because a similar thing happened to me. There's a very "true" quality to this book that - truly - makes it a novel as opposed to a memoir.
Each of these books has left us wanting to read more about these characters, and Flanagan has done a great job of maturing them.
Will refer to friends.
9821 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a very good book. I read The Devine Comedy some time ago and was surprised at the tie in this book had. Kinda of made me feel I was there. Although many will think the surprise ending was unexpected, I somehow caught on to the twist way before the reval.
Killing Fear was a thrilling read which immediately grabbed my attention. At the start of this story I had a super hard time putting it down and figured it was a a five-star book for sure. However, although it was fast paced and never boring, I never really felt connected to either Will or Robin's characters. Glenn on the other hand, was a truly chilling individual whose obsession with Robin gave me the creeps. In the end I thought it was a very compelling romantic suspense, one I'm happy to have read and would easily recommend.
Ms. Smith weaves an entrancing tale in this continuation of the breathtaking series and leaves me waiting anxiously for more.
Julia Chandler: A gorgeous deputy district attorney with a take-no-prisoners reputation, who fought for what she believed in. It was impossible not to admire a heroine who would not back down -- to anyone. But . . . she was willing to break the law to save her niece.
2134 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I read the book, but didn't really like it. There were lots of assumptions and leaps that needed to help the story move forward. I was really dissappointed.
The Accidental Friends Series if hilarious. It goes through a group of three friends and the sudden changes that goes through their lives. One becomes a Werewolf, the second a Vampire and the third? Well, I can't tell you the third hehe *evil grin
Creating a pantry to aid local needy people is Miles' missionary contribution, but her becoming a visible presence to the downtrodden and dispossessed of her neighborhood is her greatest achievement. Her church never activle sought out the people who ultimately benefited from her food pantry. It was the pantry that brought people to her church and gave it an identity it likely never would have abtained had she not walked into the church's doors. We must all ask ourselves "what if Sara Miles had walked into our church? Would we be ready to accept her and her vision for serving the community?"
But I digress. This novel is set in the summer of 1964, when Lily Melissa Owens, the fourteen-year-old, is a very effectively a white slave on her father's peach plantation. She has grown-up thinking she shot her mom (accidentally), and now all she has is a father, Terrance Ray Owens. For reason unexplained, she addresses him as T-Ray, and he punishes her by making her kneel on grits. The family has a house slave, Rosaleen, who is Lily's stand-in mom.
Be that as it may, this volume is indeed highly recommended.
The strength of the series to me is the incredibly complex characters Ms. Price writes, along with witty humor. When I am reading any one book in this series I am literally laughing out loud and marking excerpt after excerpt. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves urban fantasy, mysteries or just self-effacing humor. Below are some excerpts from Secrets I particularly liked:
We get to catch up on Elle's relationship with her mum and brother, Chad. We also got Marcy, who is now so very pregnant with her first child. Is great to see Elle surrounded herself with friends and family and all the love. I'm love this little novella to see Dan and Elle settled into their marriage life. But it kept me wanting more.
3987 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Many of us must get out of our own way when it comes to reaching our goals. I found The Science of Getting Rich to be very informative. It helped me to get over negative thinking regarding obtaining wealth.
and not on a tiny spot such as most of us choose. There is humor, adventure
9307 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like the American bible. As far as the "formated for my reader part goes, I don't see a difference between it and the other E bible I had.
If you don't like footnotes, it's probably best to skip this (or just skip reading the footnotes themselves). Beyond that, the plot and themes are wonderfully structured.
I apologize for the length of the following review. I find that the longer a book is, the shorter my reviews tend to get. It makes no sense, but I tend to just give the bare minimum for larger works and ramble on about shorter ones. Sort of like I am rambling now..
This is a new series for me and I will buy the rest. This ARC was provided for an honest review.
Their quest is to save the world from pestilence that is slowly killing everyone. To succeed, they must find the Holy Grail and take it from the Devil. Along the way they each must face their own demons and that's where the author's brilliance shines. Mr. Wisehart clearly is a master of languages, English, Latin, and Greek. I found some of the words he used challenging, but it didn't take away from the enjoyment of the story. I would caution readers to have a dictionary handy though.
Have mercy, get a glass of ice and a beach towel and have
5124 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I LOVE WESTERN ROMANCE this story about a family making and holding a ranch together in the early days of the Texas Republic. Well written with lots of heart .Treat yourself to a real good read
6372 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The first book in this dark series. I felt uncomfortable and disturbed, but somehow found I was completely caught in her snair. I had to know how this would end and while it rocked me to my core all the way through, it was still well written.
place is devoid of war and strife. The human body itself
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"A very unsatisfactory case," is the last line when a killer gets away with murder, but the devastating portraits of each person is so riveting you stay to the end. Not a story to be dismissed because it lacks the standard Heyer flair, but one to be relished as she demonstrates a unique talent of grim insight into the human psychic. This myster is one that was ahead of its time.
Science and the Akashic Field: An Integral Theory of Everything by Irvin Laszlo
If you've read Evangeline Anderson before, you probably have an idea of what Str8te Boys is like. It's a quick, hot story of two guys who have always seemed straight, and what happens when they get together. Mav and Duke are both jocks. In a lot of ways they're typical college guys. Their complicated relationship is revealed in bits and pieces, and I could easily see why Mav was so confused. The sex scenes are hot, and there's a nice dose of angst. Str8te Boys isn't terribly deep, but it's a fun, hot read that makes for a nice distraction.
Part One: The Resonating Universe, looks at the work of pioneers like Rupert Sheldrake, Fritz Albert Popp, Robert O Becker, Jacques Benveniste and Karl Pribram. The theory of the universe as a collection of resonating frequencies is here examined. Part Two: The Extended Mind, explores the work of inter alia Helmut Schmidt, Jahn & Dunne and Puthoff & Targ. The topics include nonlocality, remote influence and viewing, dreams, clairvoyance, ESP, precognition, the nature of time and how the observer influences the observed.
2238 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You can use these ideas to attract money or anything you desire through the Law of Attraction. This is an excellent, updated program that was originally written many years ago. Nevertheless, these concepts are still valid and reliable as they were many decades ago. I highly recommend!
There are of course bad guys involved and they are Americans mostly.
Revised September 26, 2006
The conclusion of the mystery was stilted in that there were some serious illegal activities and the people involved didn't appear to get appropriate punishment or justice, especially for Trey's father. It was too easy to finish it with, "well the guys dead," even when he committed no crime but did jail time.
1619 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "I always get even" ...
8255 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 FEELIN' THE VIBE is the pleasant and refreshing sequel to Tappin' on Thirty and Caught in the Mix where the reader is reintroduced to Devin and Clark.
1144 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 i thoroughly enjoyed reading the book called Two Sighted. It was a very easy read and a lot of fun.
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3759 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book is very well written but a little slow on the story line. Since it is the third book of a series, already knew the characters but was a little disappointed in the ending. Still a good book for your middle grade child. Good story line.
When a boy is kidnapped by her abusive pack, a terrified Anna finally dares to call the Marrok, the leader of all werewolves. He ends up sending his son Charles Cornick to deal with the troublemakers, and Charles is shocked when he realizes that Anna isn't a super-submissive wolf -- she's a rare Omega wolf, and the disgusting Leo and savage Justin have been abusing and molesting her all over the place.
All of the men throughout this series "Forged of Steele" are refined, well manner, passionate outside of the bedroom, but when they get behind closed doors they become hungry almost animal like for the women they want and love. Morgan's character however only fits this description outside of the bedroom leaving the reading feeling disappointed and cheated in the end.....
3015 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lacey Vaughn has bad taste in men. She thinks it is her fault and maybe she just isn't good in bed. Her best friend, Nick Stone, offers to give her lessons on the fine art of sex.
5424 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was one very good book. It will draw you in, then it won't let you go until the problems have been resolved. I will read more by Kevin O'Kane. His is a refreshing style that draws you to the characters and pulls you into the situation.
8732 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book starts innocently enough. Fleeing an abusive relationship, Izzy seeks to move from a shelter to a home with her son Connor. But eerie elements are quickly introduced and the reader knows this is no ordinary story. First they find mysterious writing behind the wallpaper in Connor's new room. Then villagers warn them to stay out of nearby Coombe's Wood. Izzy and Connor make friends and Izzy finds work. The telling of the ordinary day to day of their activities makes a good contrast with the creepiness of the environment and the events that soon begin. Izzy learns why she should stay out of the woods, but she's not sure whether to believe the locals. Then George, her ex, finds her and the stalking begins. George is a psychopath and Izzy is in fear for her life. At the end of the story, however, she finds a way to deal with George.
7783 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I purchase this book from a free site. I really didn't expect much, you know how it is some of the free books are not worth it at all. The classmate murders rocked me. From the first chapter to the end I was completely involved with the characters and the story. Love Jim Richards, being in the senior citizens class I could empathize with him and Penny ( I really envy her and her well kept figure). The characterization was very perfect you could auctually picture each one. I just bought the second in the series and I am looking forward to further antics and solving another murder. Keep it up Bob. You are now one of my favorite authors.
8727 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this book, very different from anything I've ever read. It was a bit gory at times but the whole concept behind it was very original and kept me reading. It mirrors The Hunger Games in a way, being that they are both a bit science fiction-y. Although it took place in Europe the dialogue was simple to understand and fun to read.
8619 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought that there was no other way to have started this book than the tragic death because it somewhat explains the behavior of the older brothers. The author developed believable characters that grabbed your attention wanting to know more. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series. If you like strong and stubborn main characters this book and series is for you cuz that describes this whole family! I recommend this book you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
Reid is the middle brother. He was an ex-athlete who retired too early because of an injury. He is used to his playboy ways and finds himself running the family owned sports bar. He has problems with commitment as well as maintaining relationships that last longer than one night. He hires Lori to take care of his grandmother. Lori is the first woman who did not throw herself at him, so he is intrigued by her.
7702 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book, I enjoyed it very much.
I really enjoyed this book and I actually ended up liking this book better than Carnal Deceptions, book 1 in the series. Ryder is betrayed by his own family and put in jail for a crime he did not commit. Sadly, Jessie's family is just as deceitful. So, neither want to give their trust to another person after being so betrayed. Add to that Ryder's additions problems and it's not easy path for these two. However watching these two learn to trust while giving in to their explosive chemistry definitely made for an excellent and entertaining read. You won't regret getting this especially if you are a looking for a sizzling historical romance.
All in all I enjoyed this read - 3.5 stars
9481 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Cougars and Teddies and Firemen oh my! Jake and Danny are Hot, and sexy as all get out. But Danny, wow, he really knows how to read a persons sexual desires. The way he runs the scenes so easily and draws you into him makes me quiver. My only complaint is that it ended too soon, I wanted more!
My own personal sinkhole occurred when I was a college student. Dave brings up a very important argument for higher education. College is a luxury NOT a necessity. Higher education only plays a role in the success of an individual in only 15% of the population. 15% is NOT very much, which means a great deal of parents are needlessly sending their children to college, many like myself are either disinterested or academically unqualified for college yet too many of us are willing to throw money at an ultimately empty quest which becomes a money pit. Tho my family & I saved for my education we were still short and even with pell grants I had to take out student loans. I actually took out a modest sum in comparison to my schoolmates but tie that in with the credit card that practically came in a goodie-bag, and NO immediate job when I graduated the end result was disasterous.
8812 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There are many sources for finding what we fondly refer to as those "Kindle freebies" that appear daily, but Michael Gallagher's daily Free Kindle Books Plus a Few Other Tips blog has proven to be an invaluable resource to those who peruse the titles of the free book offerings. And don't let anyone kid you, the freebies here will often surprise you with their quality of content.
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Flanagan's strengths as an author are his action sequences and battle strategies. His battle plans and descriptions of fights are so detailed they could easily be reenacted or plotted on a map. He also writes marvelous relationships between the characters. Horace and Will began as enemies, but their rivalry has evolved into a powerful friendship. Halt's gruff affection for Will is clear, and his clever manipulations of the other characters provide much of the book's plot. Erak, a Skandian raider, has emerged as one of the series' most entertaining characters --- alternately fierce and comedic. Evanlyn, who occupies the unenviable role of princess in disguise, holds her own with the other characters, who have often depended upon her for their survival.
4244 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It has been years since reading this story which I bought to read to my great grand daughter. Looking forward to sharing this wonderful story with another generation.enjoy the older drawings.
This book doesnt start off with much of a bang, so to speak, and proceeds peacefully enough for a little while. But then, as usual, a woman screws everything up for everyone and they get evicted without even any shirts on their backs.
I loved them all of them
1744 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maggie Shayne intertwines people in such a way it captivates you. I plowed through the stories! Great plots and action.
Would like too see more like this
Burke believes that the code is a set of instructions for building a super spaceship. But there is a catch. Building spacecraft is strictly illegal. How to get away with a project this big? Burke's plan is to build a ship that looks like a jumbo-sized plastic bomb shelter. Leinster (who was an inventor himself) has great fun showing how this is done. I know of no other novel in all of science fiction that boasts of such a spacecraft. Nor do I know of a scene exactly like the one in which a bomb shelter is fleeing from a group of nuclear missles.
5980 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am soil glad I found this book. It definitely helped me to know how everything happened and how they met so I can be up to speed when I read Cry Wolf. Have to admit I am looking forward to it. I liked how they very thing flowed nicely and strait looking forward to see what's going to happen next ;-).
Tanya
2225 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the original writers of the theory that what you think about it what you get. Wallace Wattles live in poverty until he learned and accepted the fact that anything you want you have to believe you can have. This no nonsense book is on mu kindle as my #1 book to keep me focused on a goof life. He was a simple man and he uses lots of examples to show you what he means about each thing he talks about. Great book
4415 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am a Jane Austen lover, and this variation was quite good. Held my attention and satisfied the JA-phile in me!
Winton has a prose deep in details that reads almost like something hallucinatory. We dive beneath the surface and meet a world of melancholy inhabited by Georgie, her husband, Jim, and a strange figure called Luther Fox. These three people are trying to overcome their limitations, their pains, and the reader is invited to follow their journey.
The heat between Ash and Janvier is sizzling, yet never consummated and I can only hope the continuation of their story is high on Singh's 'to write' list. Her ability to portray evil with just words is almost miraculous to me and the fact that it's a toss-up as to who's more evil, vampires or Archangels, is so ironic it fascinates.
I was actually surprised that Artemis didn't do anything stupid this time around to make me hate her even more.
Readers looking for a sexy little escape look no further than Raw Silk! - Shannon
1291 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Oscar is the epitome of nerdiness: overweight, funny bushy hair, obsessed with Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, into role playing games. Coincidentally, he is the polar opposite of what Dominican man should be. He can't dance and he hasn't had a real girlfriend since the age of seven, and consequently becomes infatuated with every girl he ever sees, desperate to find someone who will reciprocate his love. His sister, Lola, is a bit of wild child. She's had many boyfriends, ran away from home, and run with a bad crowd, although she has been trying to clean up her life. Lola loves her brother Oscar more than anything else in the world. They are the product of their upbringing by a mother who has led a difficult life herself. Beli was orphaned at a young age and abused by distant relatives until being rescued by her father's cousin, who goes by the name La Inca. La Inca, who feels great remorse over not helping her cousin when the dictatorship turned against him, tried her best with Beli, and later does everything in her power to help Lola and Oscar with their respective troubles.
8025 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a wonderfully new way for me to read paranormal romances. I enjoyed this book. Ms. Roth does a wonderful job setting up this series for more sequels. The only thing was that I got impatient with was at the first everyone was talking acoustic I didn't know about. I had to wait for Sevan to drag it out of them. But that did not take away from me enjoying the book. I hope to continue with the series.
A quick summary of what is to like about the kindle version would be: you don't have to throw away an entire tree with each delivery, you get it delivered to you rain or shine the same time each day, reading it at work doesn't attract as much attention as the paper version would, sunlight reading is no problem, reading while on the exercise cycle is no big deal, and there aren't all those annoying adds. The negatives include the following: lack of graphics (I know, the tech doesn't support much yet), no colour (coming soon).
Droll and funny at a different pace.
Suetonius has been described as the tabloid journalist of ancient Rome, because not only did he not appear to check facts (which in fact is not true--he did check, he just didn't try to smooth over the conflicting facts), but he choose to concentrate on the private lives, motivations and personality quirks of his subjects rather than their grand plans, policies and military/political victories. Thus, many details of the lurid scene appear. Suetonius, and this volume in particular, formed much of the basis for Robert Graves as he wrote 'I, Claudius' and 'Claudius the God', which in turn pulled up the popularity of Suetonius in this generation.
2361 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I rated it why do I need to write a review? If it's good then it's good if it's bad then it's bad if it is excellent then it is.
7769 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book, Interesting read from a good author. Fast flowing and found interesting , would recommended it to all readers
5630 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One Tuesday Morning:
2829 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What I Loved: Nina, Nina, Nina! She is my favorite foul-mouthed, say it like it is character. She really is someone who just doesn't accept something till you whack her over the head with facts. Normally these characters get on my nerves but Nina is so well written that about the time you get to the "ugh shut up" point, she grows on you. Oh and I love Greg too! He was the perfect HEA for her :)
Kaya lived there, in the mountains for 14 years approx, and she never smells her sister around before? Or the sister never smelled kaya....
4789 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It could show some jobs and apt's for rent and some of the classifieds that would make it better so for people that are living others places and wanting to move there.
I can't gush, or there'd be spoilers. Lots of humor, lots of angst, lots of misunderstandings (it IS a P&P retelling, after all!), lots of self-reflection, lots of drama. Familiar characters behave in expected ways in new situations.
Book Walt has a bizarre and twisted sense of humor that makes me laugh. Out loud. I love the relationship Book Vic and Book Walt have with each other - he appreciates her more than the show implies, and Book Vic is much more like a favorite scifi character than Vic is on the show. She's mouthy and independent and brash and competent (not that she's incompetent on the show), and drops the F-bomb a lot, and is more vulnerable and open with Book Walt than she's been on the show (understand that I've never seen the first season, only two and what's aired of three). Book Walt is spiritually-inclined and has a more interesting relationship with Henry Standing Bear - Henry is in many ways Book Walt's conscience. Their relationship is sometimes adversarial and sometimes cooperative, and there are moments that they don't need words to communicate, and underlying everything is a deep and abiding love for each other, in a way that is unusual in American heterosexual men, at least unusual in the sense that they love each other and are never awkward about it.
5255 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this book to work on a personal goal of eliminating debt. Many people swear by his methods. There are plenty more who argue with what he says. I listen to his podcasts and have read his work online so I will be using this book as a guide. Common sense stuff and at the end of the day it is all about mindset and sticking to a plan. That is however the hard part. Book read very fast and the stories woven throughout kept the material from being boring. Now if I get out of debt this will be a miracle book!
1932 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book was great. A lot of characters changed from enemies to allies. It seems as if the series should probably be over now, but of course there are still more books. You should definitely read this book if you liked the other ones.
The young lady in this book is called Alice, that is not her birth name, that is the name her kidnapper and abuser gives her. She's his pretty little girl who's been captive for five years, one that somehow got taken when her parents weren't looking, one that people read about in news papers with a tragic headline, one that can literally be any littler girl at any given time, a girl who simply wasn't watched or taken care of, she can be anybody, that's the scary part. Ray is a borderline sociopath that is obsessed with keeping her thin and young looking that involves waxing and eating very little, living in a little Barbie pink bedroom and succumbing to his dirty desires at night. He abuses and mentally tortures her; he wants her to find a companion and basically to kidnap another little youngster to keep his litter fantasy world live. After reading Jack Ketchum's "The Girl Next Door" I wasn't as shooken by this because I was all ready exhausted by all the horrible things that mankind can do to one another, but still, the whole time I read this book my mind was fantasizing about all the things I could do to Ray, a healthy dose of reality that ends with a knuckle sandwich at best! This was horrible and painful at the same time, but the worst thing of all is that this really does happen, it makes you keep your eyes open for predators whether you're five years old or thirty. This book will make you think, it will make you angry, very angry but it's good, I can't stress enough for young females to read and learn from it. Real life can pale to the sickest and weirdest fiction out there, sometimes it's good to know what to be prepared for, and that no one can take your spirit and Alice shows us what's inside of her, the never ending purity that can't be broken even by a brute or villain, the strength that lets us carry on, the spark of life that somehow lives beyond our flesh and this Earth trekking body.
I recommend this book and being as this author has proven over ten years she still has it, that I recommend you check out her other books as well.
1717 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read these books over and over thru the years. It's nice having them all together to read in this bundled set. Even the couple I never read before.
But when the night came, the wailing began...and the mist descended.
7432 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have thoroughly enjoyed ever book by Tymber Dalton I've read. Love at First Bight is one of my favorites. I've reread it numerous times (and will again!). The bottom line is this is a an extremely well written book period. The characters are engaging, and fully developed. The setting is fleshed out so that you get a great sense of the environment without being bogged down in detail. The storyline moves steadily and smoothly making it very easy to read and hard to put down. The sex scenes are range from intensely erotic to sweet and tender. There's adventure, conflict, and troubled pasts to resolve. There's also a lovely little plot twist at the end that was surprising, and enjoyable (nice move on the author's part!).
Lots of dry humor and love the mysticism in it.
1095 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great adventure for Hawke to clear up in his easy going but firm and forceful way!
I liked everything about this book; readers had already met some of the characters in previous books. Because of the pacing, we really get to see what influence the widow and her girls have on the gruff (and forbidding) Teagen. 5 stars
It was a passionate romance, sexy sometimes. Nathan and Iona were the perfect couple but sometimes too insecure, which gave the story some twists before having their HEA. But I didn't like Nathan's family, specially his brother and father, and I wanted Nathan to be stronger, he apparently had a strong character but with them he always was very soft and let them offend him.
4338 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great book for any age. I would definitely recommend it to anyone! A fast and great read! Definitely read the others as well
Born to a white mother and black father, this Philadelphia girl embarked on frequent pilgrimages with her dying father to his birthplace in Jasper County, Georgia, and the small town of Monticello (pronounced Monti-sello), at his request and on a personal quest to understand him and his time and place. The 77-year-old George Funderburg's skin color is referred to in the South as "high yellow," but "up north, most people assume he's white." In Pig Candy, his daughter helps us understand why this was and is still an important distinction. The author of a collection of personal stories reflecting on race (Black, White, Other: Biracial Americans Talk about Race and Identity), she reminds us that some Americans live every day conscious of the pigmentation of their skin.
1527 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great first book for Faye Kellerman. It delivers all that one could want in a thriller and more. When a murder happens in a Jewish community, the Detective meets an intriguing lady and starts to examine his own past, present and possible future. Along the way, the reader is privy to some insight into the Jewish faith and philosophy. I found this book glued to my hand until the end.
Will I recommend this to anyone? My answer would be a quick no.
I was up late reading because I couldn't put the book down.
4291 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book doesn't fit the description of the book given, a description that fits a book the same ISBN. (Sometimes publishers put out images of books before officially deciding on the final cover.) The description given fits the book that comes in the set with:
The book did start getting better toward the end, but it just wasn't enough for me to truly like it. Maybe the next book in the series will be better. One hopes so anyway.
Recommended for: Fans of Pamela Clare and fans of short and hot contemporary romances.
5059 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have always loved these stories and hope they will endure. Make believe is something we all need in these tense times.
Your hug is on the way.
9333 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Found this book very interesting and informative. The price of the book was affordable. Liked the author's style of writing. A great read.
6991 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've had the first Longmire novel, The Cold Dish, on my wishlist at paperbackswap for months - since I first watched Longmire on A&E's website.
8343 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This third book in the series is my favorite. Max is thirty-six and more than ready to settle down and start a family, but for the past two years, while his parents are presenting him with beautiful candidates, he has eyes only for his secretary, Tara. She sees the parade of beautiful women passing through his personal life, and thinks that since she's a commoner, she's not suitable to become his wife and the future queen. Watching their mating dance is funny and romantic, especially when he finally tells her that he hasn't slept with any of the candidates for his hand since he fell in love with her! The only thing missing from this story is the perfect wedding for our Cinderella and her Prince Charming.
As a historical document one should read the Manifesto with the need for updating in mind. The reader should nevertheless note the currency of the seemingly archaic third section of the document where Marx polemicized against the leftist political opponents of his time. While the names of the organizations of that time have faded away into the historical mist the political tendencies he argued against seem to very much analogous to various tendencies today. In fact, in my youth I probably argued in favor of every one of those tendencies that Marx opposed before I was finally won over to the Marxian worldview. I suggest that not only does humankind set itself the social tasks that it can reasonably perform but also that when those tasks are not performed there is a tendency to revert to earlier, seemingly defeated ideas, of social change. Thus the resurgent old pre-Marxian conceptions of societal change have to be fought out again by this generation of militant leftists. That said, militant leftists should read and reread this document. It is literarily the foundation document of the modern communist movement. One can still learn much from it. Forward.
I fell in love with Tobias Duke and Viola Ashwood right away! Kara Thorpe creates fantastic characters. There isn't a character in the book that isn't well developed - even Finn (the dog) has a planned out personality. Paul Duke (ghost) and Granny Aggie are so lovingly constructed that it was easy for me to find myself wishing that we all had people like that in our lives.
8977 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great hot short tale of a closet erotica writer finding the two men of her dreams. Fun, sexy, touching. Old schoolmates being reunited has never been this hot. Annmarie McKenna satisfies again.
850 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy reading how those gals figure out a way to do what they do to the people they are paying back. I have to admit this is the second time around for me. I just love the way Fern writes and her ideas. Great books lady, hope they never end.
I wished to see if I could replace some of it with the Kindle editions. I do hope so. Still is it worth the attempt? For me it is. This is my small attempt to recoup my losses.
The story was good- the book was a little shorter than I like, but it has a story and I believed most of the plot. Hunter's turn-around was a bit abrupt, and Lila's feelings could have been narrated more in-depth, but it was good. What the book did EXCELLENTLY, was treat race as a characteristic that didn't require comment. As a woman in an interracial marriage, it is so refreshing to see a Black female called "beautiful-" not "beautiful for a Black woman." Neither character gave much attention to race, and their hang-ups were human, without the racial drama. I will definitely be reading more by this author!
4765 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lacey Vaughn has bad taste in men. She thinks it is her fault and maybe she just isn't good in bed. Her best friend, Nick Stone, offers to give her lessons on the fine art of sex.
9522 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was really a pretty good book. You feel for the characters, there's fun banter between them, and you get to read about some demons...kind of like watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel.
Now, to be honest, there were a couple of minor technical issues. Block paragraphs instead of indentations. Occasional odd formatting glitches like errant commas inside of words. And some transitions that weren't noted with extra paragraph spacing. But I score very hard on formatting and I have to say that the errors were very minor. The author's storytelling was on point and sharp enough that the formatting only bothered me a little.
4801 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 There is a multitude of books written on the Titanic. This qualifies as one of the worst accounts of the tragedy. As far as the title, there are no other "Great Sea Disasters" in this book. The only true disaster is the content. I wish I could find a glimmer of something kind to say. I just can't.
3551 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a great story I thought that the author rushed his opening his heart again kinda quick but that would happened anyway this is a love story right. The way that Jacob and Desiree remember what they felt from 10 years earlier and still held to their morals was great. this story is a great read about reconnecting to only to a person you loved but couldn't have but also with finding your own heart and learning to love again.
5277 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Radio talk show host and money maestro Dave Ramsey shares his sure-fire baby step method to financial security. He also debunks money myths and explains how commonly held beliefs about money and debt actually enslave American consumers. At the end of the book, Ramsey offers worksheets to help readers work out a budget and implement the principles covered in his book.
Simon has never been this annoyed or this turned on by any woman in his life. He doesn't quite get Ellis' techniques but he knows she is good. Now if Simon could only keep his mind off her bottom and on his construction company's bottom line.
9532 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thoroughly enjoyed this long short story -- novelette? The fate of the universe is at stake, multiple alien species are involved in this conflict, and one in particular -- the Draconians -- want to go out with a really big bang. When the Xin, a legendary species (you may remember them from the X-Files), arrives on the scene, it's unclear what their motives are. Do they want to save the universe or destroy it so life can start over? You'll just have to read THE ARMAGEDDON MACHINE to find out. Well-written, fast-paced, with intriguing characters (despite a few goofy names), that will have you on the edge of your seat as the action amps up to a fight for the finish.
EDUCATING JANE PORTER
5420 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Had the Sun Times for less than a month before I dropped them. no pages of puzzles you cant do on Kindle. No pages and pages of obituaries and no cut off stories or 6 page issues. The Tribune is alot of content and sports for the money. Highly recommend for Chicago national and sporting news.
3223 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A very beautiful novels. I couldn't put the book down, it was that good.
3161 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The ending was a slight disappointment to me, but the rest of the book made me wish amazon had an 11 star scale, because Sue Monk Kidd knows poignant writing. Her words seriously challenge the adage that we are all destined to be alone, trapped inside our individual, unbreachable, human shells. Kidd's writing has a way of crossing the psychological barrier.
1084 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I hope the author writes another book about the Shayes. I have enjoyed all 3 books. Well written and they were all great stories.
I loved this book - and will be purchasing the entire series. Military SF is my favorite genre. Drake, Heinlein, Ringo, Weber, Stirling, Flint, Herbert and of course Moon, McCaffrey and Cherryh.
4361 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought the book was a tad pricey for a paperback, but I had a coupon so I bought it. I was so very pleased with the book and would have gladly spent the full price to have had the opportunity to read this story. Kara Louise is really clever - twisting and tying the original characters, lines from the book (and/or mini-series), and plot lines into her own plots with seamless results. I finished the book yesterday and am feeling a little lost today without the opportunity to open it and find out what happens next. I hope the author considers writing more!
7495 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I really looked forward to enjoying another one of Dana Marie Bells' book since reading all of the Halle Puma & Shifter series several times over because they were that good. Unfortunately, this book was a huge disappointment - I had to force myself to finish it. Many times I stopped reading, went on to another book that I actually enjoyed and then forced myself to go back to it with the hope that it would improve to only be more disappointed. I just could not get interested in the story or characters.
2462 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this bundle. I still wish the price was a little less but since I no longer can find these for 10 cents at thrift stores I guess I will cough up the 2$ and read them on my kindle. This bundle at least left me satisfied.
I have not enjoyed Julie Garwood's foray into contemporary romantic suspense. Not at all. So when I saw that she was not only returning to her historical romance roots but also to her favored setting in Scotland, I was thrilled.
1210 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good stories. Four stories. Great characters. Great story lines. Cruise gives you light reading, if that's your style. Enjoy.
I saw somewhere that the characters of Winnie the Pooh were based off of different psychological disorders. I found this picture to show that theory.
I actually listened to the audio for this book (reviewed on Audible), rather than read it. I also listened to the first book of the trilogy on audio and reviewed it on Amazon as well.
Dripping with fear, sadness and voice, Elizabeth Scott masterfully shows Alice's horrific existence. Alice is not just a beaten, raped victim. She harbors angry, selfish, thoroughly understandable thoughts about Annabel. Her learned helplessness is palpable in her thought processes.
602 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Surprisingly fun!
I found myself laughing out loud at the antics of Brodey and Cail. Ain was the oldest and the most intense. Brodey was the most playful of the three, and Cail seemed the happiest. All three were sin personified and simply dreamy. Ain's emotions concerning Elain worried me at first - he was so stubborn in wanting Elain to love them on her own terms and by her own choice. Ain's willingness to sacrifice a lifetime of being unmated rather than force Elain to mate with he and brothers grabbed my heart and didn't let go.
As this is an erotic paranormal romance with explicit scenes, I do not recommend this book to younger readers. However, I highly recommend this book if you love erotic paranormal romances full of action, adventure and sexy vampires. - Lynn Worton
Initially, Will is disappointed not to be chosen for his kingdom's Battle School, where the knights of the realm are trained. But his respect and affection for Halt, the ranger to whom he is apprenticed, in addition to the role he plays in fighting the evil warlord Morgorath, soon have him committed to his role as apprentice ranger.
Amazing, fabulous and unique.
I really enjoyed the cast of characters.
6362 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Age Before Beauty by Virginia Smith is the second book in the Sister-to-Sister series about three sisters who are falling in love and coming to faith. Allie Harrod is the eldest of the three girls, and she seems to have the picture perfect life. Handsome hubby, beautiful newborn daughter, and a terrific house. But Allie hasn't shed the baby weight yet, and she's feeling overweight and ugly. Her daughter Joanie is five weeks old, and Allie is supposed to go back to work full time in three weeks, but she doesn't want to leave her little girl in daycare. So Allie comes up with a new plan; she starts selling cosmetics as a home business, and throws herself completely into the new business, spending more money than they have, and spending less time with her husband who seems to be spending too much time with a sexy single co-worker. And just for one more wrinkle in Allie's life: her hated mother-in-law has moved in with no intention of moving out any time soon. I really enjoy reading Smith's writing. Her characters don't go through huge, unrealistic events in their lives; they face the same troubles most women face: those few extra pounds, the quest for perfection, and tension with the in-laws. But Smith raises those small problems through her careful crafting of likable characters and strong dialogue. Allie could be you, me or our best friend, because we all know someone like her. It's a fun, quick read, and I can't wait to read the next book about little sister Tori.
6675 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was awesome I chose it because it looked good lol I love it and I don't think u should stop writing approve it talents
6047 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Nice character development, SEXY sex scenes and a good plot. Not your typical mnage book, it's better! Want to read more of this author soon.
2463 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 First time in a long time I have not bothered to even read past a few chapters. There was only one in the whole bunch really worth reading and the rest had me bored to tears. The 2nd to last one about the housekeeper I didn't even finish. And the last one was not much better. Maybe if they had been a fifty cents a piece I wouldn't feel ripped off but this bundle was not worth the price. Yuck.
Definitely worth reading. And, if you haven't read Alien Agenda, get them both.
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We therefore see that not only was it necessary to already have an existing industrial Capitalist division of labor before machines made their appearance, there also needed to be in existence the requisite financing for the new machines to come into existence, meaning a new industrial Capitalist financial setup (where market-based, higher, interest rates are the norm) was a necessary precursor for the emergence of industrial Capitalism.
5674 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just finished this book and I am totally emotionally drained. It is go very very good.
OK, Gage admits it is blackmail, but he has been waiting months for a chance to get the beautiful but skittish Hailey to go out with him, and when this opportunity comes, he grabs it! Much like he'd like to grab her...
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858 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really like the subject matter that Fern Michael writes ...she's really in tuned with the way we woman feel...how many times have you wanted to right a wrong that was done to you
Oscar Wao is a book filled with many characters both in the past and present of the novel, all equally as important. Some are only brought in temporarily to demonstrate the horrible results of this dictator Trujillo that ruined Oscar's life, indirectly, by bringing a curse down upon his family. Or so the narrator writes.
5806 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love regency romance reads this adds the flare of romance with all the anticipating bits of eroticism. I look forward to reading more of the the archangel series and their sexy exploits
This is a real bargain at $5.99 a month.
1292 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 My goal for the year is to read all the Purlitzer Prize books since 2000. It has been fun and exciting until I tackled this book; or should I say it tackled my sense of my propriety as an American. The M-F's are a tragic result of fulgarity that was offensive : The first third of the book was such a chore to read, slow , and boring. I really feel amazed that this book was chosen as a 2008 winner
In fact, the proof affirms that imputation of a commodity's value can't be anything physical, it must be subjective...that is in the mind of the observer.
Sally Hewitt is going by wagon train out west with her sister to start a new life. She just want to make it to her new home in one piece. Things change when Arapaho Renegade Standing Bear finds her and claims her by teaching her more about pleasure that she could have ever imagined.
9335 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Shocking... because I've never read a male author in this genre and I felt this book delivered. The title alone was true to the storyline. Reading Zoe's character development was fascinating. With each session, there is a "becoming" or an awakening. I really enjoyed how that was captured. I didn't think it would end the way it did, but I'm pleased with the outcome. I appreciate Mabeuse's insights of the sexual psyche.
Excelent reading!!
9618 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was an interesting read. Margo runs from her old life to start fresh. I really did not know which way this story was going but in the end I really loved it. I Recommend this book it is worth reading and will have you wanting more.
Devin, a successful attorney, once married and the father of a young daughter has recently married Taylor, a beautiful woman with charm and grace. A year later their marriage begins to take a strain, when Devin decides to run for Congress and Taylor is none the happier. He wants a supportive wife and she wants to "hang out with the girls". Will their marriage be doomed from the start or will they come together as one?
Sterling is beaten nearly to death and is saved by being made a werewolf by his mate. This is exactly what happened to Remi in the last book in order to segue into his story! So, the next book will likely be Sterling's romance. However, this was a minor hitch and doesn't make me want to read Sterling's story any less. I just wish it had been done differently, maybe as a choice this time. Langley did throw in a great surprise concerning Sterling that should make the next book more interesting.
This is the second time I've been suckered into buying an Abigail Reynolds P&P variation, and this is the end of my patience with this author. Austen's Pride & Prejudice is my favorite novel, but these are travesties. "By Force of Instinct" is a pastiche that warps the characters into one of those ridiculously overwrought bodice-rippers which should cost $2.99 at Wal-Mart.
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7374 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really liked this book. It had a great storyline and very believable characters. All the Dundee books are awesome.
3601 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lorren had some issues that were deep down and ugly but Justin was just right to get her right together.
Once they arrive at the party location, Lily and Jean Jacques settle into their non-interested attitudes despite the fact that the sexual tension between them is practically off the charts. Jane's just waiting for Jean Jacques to toss Lily over his shoulder and show her just what she's missing. Jane spends the evening hunting for a potential master for the night but no one's sparked an interest. What she doesn't realize is that Antonio Villareal spotted her the moment she entered the ballroom and he has every intention of getting to know her - in every way possible.
6380 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not quite age play and not quite pet play but some where in the middle, some parts of it were taken a bit far for me but that was ok and i never like the ones were they let others disipline there loves but other than those things the story was good. not sure if i'm going to buy the next one
I don't want to say anything about the plot or characters because it's short and doing so would ruin all the fun. The only reason I didn't give this story 5 stars is because it would have been more fun if the whodunit aspect had been a bit more mysterious.
Would I recommend this book? YES!!!
9374 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book by Beth Kery is intereting because the characters do not know everything abut each other, and it is both a mystery and a love story, a love story which has plenty of sex in it. If you do not want to read about sex do not read this book. At least there is a story and the story is well done. The characters are well sketched out and the plot is not totally reavealed before we get to the end.
9068 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I always enjoy this author work. She made you feel the joy and pain of her characters. She put alot of heart in this book. I would like to see and know Sommer friend secret and know if the beta ask her out that sounds like that book will be a page turner. I hope she keep writing . I know the Sommer was some what childish in her thinking but the author show why because she was spoiled by two parents that felt bless to have her that they did all to make her life special because she was human an not a wolf. Plus they didn't want their baby to go far for Sommer was that special and important to them as their only child . They just want to protect her but she wanted to be treated just same as others and have independent of a young woman. I truly love this book.
5159 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 i love sherrilyn kenyon, her writing is superb, her stories bring you right into them, her books havve you feeling every emotion during the reading, this one is a companion to the series, it gives you extra incite into the series, along with a few short stories along the way. i would definitely recommend to anyone who has never read her books pick them up they'll work their way into your heart
159 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As always, Moon delivers a very well written page turner with a strong female protagonist. I can highly recommend this!
I salute the author for writing such a great novel talking about what others were afraid to mention, she did an awesome job writing such a wonderful story.
I never once saw her as a pushover. I saw a woman wracked with guilt over her what she did not only to her husband, but in sleeping with her best friend and all but destroying that relationship (or so she was led to believe). Between her guilt and shame she felt she deserved Patrizio's ire, as I think any person would if they destroyed a marriage and betrayed the person they vowed to love. Add to the fact that she was weak, sick and fatigued. And it was always a given that the situation would be untenable for her.
3407 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought this book originally thinking that it was going to be based on the movie "ride with the devil" staring Tobey Maguire, but a chapter into the novel did I realise that this was not the case... not to worry however I enjoyed it immensely.
2637 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An intriguing start to another wonderful series by Kallysten. The author introduces a triad of characters that I am eager to see find their happily ever after. It is a delightful introduction to Lisa, Brett, and Leo.
This was a really enjoyable story. I really liked all 4 main characters and I liked how Dalton did a good job of making all 3 men have distinct personalities so they didn't all blur together. The story also made me laugh a number of times. I wouldn't term it as humorous overall but it definitely had it's funny moments. I'll definitely be reading more by this author and plan to read the rest of the series (the continuation of the story of Eli and her men). I'd recommend this story. Thumbs up. :D
A must-read for all history buffs, a great read for all students who want to learn what the world used to be like. I strongly suggest introducing this book to high school teachers. They might make it a part of their own painting of "little pictures", which form a big picture what the world used to be like, not too long ago.
6824 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's fun in the car or at night before bed but especially with grandchildren,,, Tic Tac Toe will be enjoiyable forever !!
And to make matters worst, Tati has fallen in love with a mysterious and dangerous man, one who is in the company of the feared Night people, whose strengths are unknown and must drink blood to survive. Tati insists that he is harmless, but Jena is not so easily convinced, and must take it upon herself to right the circumstances and keep their family together throughout the long winter.
2236 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As soon as I finish this book I start it again. Keeping myself grounded in all its principles.
Easy read (i finished it in about 6 hours taking notes) and was pretty fun.
7525 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was easy to forget just how great and, indeed how well they addressed some of todays concerns. Different approaches, different words. Eternal verities? Well. just maybe..
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3294 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what I would expect from Faye Kellerman. Her story is fun and her characters all move with intelligence and direction. Never sure who the culprit is too soon. Nice to see where the relationship in this story started as I have read several of her later books.
4187 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Sara Miles is a good writer & her story is told well. She honestly shares her conversion to Christianity in her own way. She lets you walk with her through her doubts & joys. It was an adventure to go with her on her path. She is very real & funny & sincere.
Erak Starfollower is a Skandian Jarl and captain of the raider ship Wolfwind. He has brought Will and Evanlyn back to Skandia and gave them to Overjarl Ragnak as slaves. Later, Erak helped Will and Evanlyn to escape.
974 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very good thought provoking book. I had a hard time reading due to the content, made me very emotional. Must read for any black history people.
If you're reading this, you've probably already read Jennifer Mascia's review of her book and I wish you hadn't. This honest examination of her upbringing is enhanced by the pace of it's unfolding. Learning why her father was arrested loses it's impact if known beforehand. Reading about her early days brought me back to so many experiences I had and so many people I've known. Mascia pulls no punches in discussing how it was but she refuses to apologize for the good times. Mascia embraces the truth in all it's ugly glory. Confessing her own sins while examining those of her parents leaves the reader little choice but to accept them. There's no high horse here. Eventually every child grows up and must examine who their parents are as people. Sometimes it's not a pleasant experience. Family secrets almost never turn out the way one hopes they would. Ultimately, we find we can never know all of the story.
9250 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a huge fan of the older woman younger man. Since I'm married to a man younger than me; I like to read about it and see how our story compares. Loved it! Ms. Day was right on with the ups and downs and not sure feelings the female had. Great love story!
Two things to understand MacArthur are 1) philosophic Lordship salvation and 2) Calvinistic Lordship salvation. By philosophic Lordship salvation, I am referring to the understanding that Jesus is Lord of all, period. Thus, He is Lord over my life and everyone else's as well, whether they are the most committed Christian or the most antagonistic opponent of Christianity. To put it another way, it means recognizing the fact that Jesus is our Lord and putting that recognition into action, into how we live our lives.
4416 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent read, I must say. But then again that is the norm with Abigail Reynolds' books. This one was no exception, and I recommend highly for adults. Her books are also better edited than most others, and although there were some errors, they were not enough to interrupt the flow. This one is a must read, even though the angst between Darcy and Elizabeth gets annoying at times.
After accidentally seeing her private online journal, Justin sees the `frigid' Amy Parker in a whole new light. Suddenly, his fantasies involving the lady lawyer don't seem so unattainable.
There is some political intrigue in this novel. However, I enjoyed the fact that the author did not harp on it or go into too much detail. That the author chose to focus on the human aspect of it was a refreshing surprise.
And finally for the girl, I congratulate her for getting her freedom at the end :'/.
"Men In Black" couldn't be a timelier read. With President Bush gaining the opportunity to appoint two new justices to the Supreme Court, and the possibility of another appointment if Justice Stevens retires in the next couple of years (he's 85 now), the high court could go through a radical re-alignment that may last for decades. Millions of us hope and pray this happens. It's long past time to roll back the radicalism that marks the Supreme Court's jurisprudence of the last three decades in favor of more originalist readings that will return stability to the nation's legal system. If you're planning on watching the upcoming Senate hearings on Bush's latest appointment (Notice I'm not saying it will be Harriet Miers; she looks like she's in big trouble), reading this book will give you a good background on many of the questions and topics that will likely arise.
1811 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ryder, ex-convict and drug addict, is found innocent of his crime. His family have taken to his estate and married him off while in prison. Jessie, trying to survive in this home with madmen and a strange husband, does wonderfully under such strange conditions. Despite the odd romance these two have a true burning for each other. Sex is off the charts and burns through the words. Barrett writes bad boys and she does it well with naughty and arrogant being their best qualities. Jessie is strong minded and seems an equal match to his witty smarts and sex drive. Exciting, romantic and a bit suspenseful this was quite enjoyable. My copy was given for an honest review.
161 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book, but didn't think it was as good as the others.
First, Wheeler is dealing with domestic issues at home. The relationship with the woman of his dreams has gone sour. The first chapter alone presents a quick-quipped tongue match between the two with fun lines like, "Nothing boosts confidence like watching your life partner recoiling in terror as you pass by." Obviously, the problems at home have their effect on the rest of Calvin's life as well. Cherney treats the relationship between Calvin and his wife with extreme honesty despite the humor used to capture the reader's attention.
Next advise he gives, sell your expensive car. Cars and fast food and restaurants are the big drains on most people's accounts. Get something reasonable. Millionaires don't buy new cars, so why should you or I? They are a terrible investment. Get something used you can afford.
8198 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This buy was great. Got five stories for what would have been the price for one. And I love this author. If you are interested in this genre of books, which has a great spin on Atlantis with vampires, immortals and other creatures, get it. You will not be disappointed.
5678 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought that by far this was the best Ghostwalkers book since the beginning of the series. As far as the sex scenes... they were hot! I read some of the other reviews in which people felt that there were too many. I felt that they made the story more complete. Kaden didn't know how to tell Tansy how he felt. He had to show her how he felt.
6897 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's another western, Native American, small town USA mystery, intrigue, suspense, surprises and clean humor tale. This is my kind of read. The Longmire TV series is one of my favorites, and it is difficult trying not to match the TV characters with the book characters. Nevertheless, each is a fun thing to either read or watch.
Still looking for genuinely light-hearted and witty Regency romances, although I doubt I'll ever find them. I've read some writers who were recommended as "in the tradition of" and they ranged from mediocre/lacking pizzazz to downright awful (and published by traditional publishing houses, which was hard to believe.) At least now I can look forward to reading some of GH's other genres.
In the 1920's and '30's these books were VERY popular -- but so were the Charleston and the Black Bottom. Unlike them, however, these dozen detective novels are not necessarily relics of the past since they still remain highly entertaining to those discerning readers who can attune themselves to both the main character's eccentricities and the author's literary style. They are not for everyone, but for a select few, they are the cat's pajamas. I like them and, inasmuch as I was hitherto unable to round them all up individually, was happy for the opportunity to be able to acquire this convenient bundle of all twelve.
Rangers are a branch of service to the King of Araluen, skilled at woodcraft and longbow, and many people think they have a command of magic. Halt is a skilled Ranger, one of the best. He can disappear into a tree (or give that impression) and can fire a fatal arrow in seconds, even through the eye slit in a knight's visor. His apprentice, Will, and the young girl Evanlyn have escaped unscathed from a terrible battle, only to be caught by a raiding party of Skandians led by Jarl Erak. Halt is not allowed to go after them, so he arranges for the King to banish him for treasonous comments made in public, and he and the young knight Horace set off to Gallica, to find Will.
6025 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Howie Carr's 'The Brothers Bulger' is good complement to Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill's 'Black Mass,' a watershed effort credited by Carr in his acknowledgments as being the work that "lit the path for others to follow."
Janine is a woman with fantasies, like us all. She just happens to fantasize about being watched while she has hot monkey love. On her thirtieth birthday, her best friends take her to a voyeur/exhibitionist club. I loved her honest reaction. She didn't hem and haw and then get dragged into the action.
8448 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 not at all what of was expecting.
1132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was hesitant about this book because of the mythical "witches or fairy godmothers" part, but they are a very minor part that just serve to move along the plot. They could almost be cut out completely and it would still work. I enjoyed the characters, the plot kept moving along even when you thought it would end...overall I was better than I expected and very enjoyable.
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8153 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After watching a black and white movie adaptation of "King Solomon's Mind" I decided to give this author a try. I am delighted I did. Haggard had a wonderful knack for grammar and vernacular usage, scenic description, character depiction, and story telling. With a little use of imagination one can be transported to both the African continent and the turn of the 20th century. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a great yarn.
The author manages, again, to write funny characters and fill the book with female thoughts and sarcastic jokes that will make you laugh, because seriously, sometimes I have just had the same thoughts!
4194 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 *****
Chapter 8 is about Thera, an island in the Aegean Sea. In 1969 archaeologists discovered a whole city buried by volcanic eruption around 1920 BC. Did this event result in the story of Atlantis by Plato? The uncovered buildings were sophisticated. Chapter 9 discusses the Olduvai Gorge in East Africa. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered a hominid skull from around 1.7 million years ago. They were not primates and not humans. The discovery of a complete fossil skeleton said to be over 3.2 million years old was a huge find. Chapter 10 discusses the Tomb of 10,000 Warriors found in central China when farmers were digging a well during a drought. These terra-cotta warriors are detailed with individual features that represented ten different Chinese ethnic groups. This is the largest mausoleum in the world. It records the advanced metallurgy of China from 22 centuries ago.
5870 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Active Table of Contents links make this compilation much easier to navigate on a Kindle compared to other ebook compliations without this capability.
When Lark gets herself in a bit of trouble with some Euro wolves, a little GHP and an attempt on her life, Taran, who is now a Houston PD detective takes it upon himself to protect Lark. Close quarters and heated emotions might play a little too much for them though, as secrets come out - and hidden feelings are revealed.
2094 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not much is known about the life of Gaius Suetonius Tranquillis. He was probably born in A.D. 69--the famous 'year of four Emperors'--when his father, a Roman knight, served as a colonel in a regular legion and took part in the Battle of Baetricum.
Nazarach is the mid-level angel with no humanity who holds sway here. Audrina was the offering Nazarach provided Janvier.
9787 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this story, the author has a great and destinctive writting style and was able to create an interesting story with believable characters in a very short amount of time. I didn't feel like I was short changed with the storyline and the chemistry between the two characters was hot! I did feel like I was left hanging a little with the ending on how the whole human and vampire thing would work out but it was a cute story overall and I am definitely intrigued enough to check out more of The Hunter series.
Wolf Signs: Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1 . Similar to book 1 in that this is a FAST read. Given that, it is pretty satisfying. Good book to read in an afternoon if you just want a little relaxing fun. It would almost be as comforting as a good cup of tea... or is it the other way around?
I liked a lot about the story and adventure; lots of characters and a nice smart horse, the odd monster and plenty of trees. Paper making seems to be an important part of the continuing story. I'll be following the adventure and the second book is called First Rider's Call.
Another thing I did not understand at all - why did the professor feel the need to kill his fianc? Why not just break off with her, and move on? Rather radical action with no justification that I could glean, and that was a loose end that wasn't resolved. Of course, it was necessary to the book, but some reason for it should have been made.
7648 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This is Brenton's 1851 translation of the Septuagint into English. Incredibly, there is no later English translation of the complete Septuagint, so far as I know.
1672 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My coworker suggested this book to me. We work for psychiatric facilities and she had recently read it. I was completely engulfed in it and couldn't put it down. I was fascinated by her experiences and was amazed at the stories she told. It really opened my eyes to schizophrenia and I have suggested this book to many doctors, nurses, and other coworkers at the psych hospital that I work for.
1664 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I'll preface this review by saying that I've read the other 3 books in the 'With or Without' series, and found them to be fun, light reads. I really enjoyed the diverse, well-drawn characters and the dramatic tension, two things which seem to be Langley's strengths.
2030 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the fourth book in the Ranger's Apprentice series; there are twelve books planned in this series with the tenth book, Ranger's Apprentice, Book 10: The Emperor of Nihon-Ja , released in April of 2011. This was a good book in the series and continues the story line that was started in book 2, The Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2) .
5252 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I haven't finished reading yet, but saw great reviews on other sites. Looking forward to my makeover..
4691 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Gage Warren harbors a serious crush for the sexy woman watching him. Hailey Jennison is the only reason he parades around his apartment once-a-week giving the women across the quad a show. He's asked around about her and knows she's infamous at turning down dates. Gage's desperation leads him to blackmail her into a date. He's sweet, but he's no charmer. Instead, his directness is a huge turn-on!
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Howard Jones is the author of The Thoughtful Guide to God
In the modern economy the money we save is the "saved time" that Tribe A used to construct nets/boats, but since the rate of interest is being intentionally kept low by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan, there can be no new capital formation (money that's used for new long-term productive investments) in Western economies (nor Japan) for new productive ventures, because the lure for such new investments--the higher rate of return that higher, market-based, interest rates offer--is non-existent; the central bank mandated low interest rate policy won't cover the loan on the massive outlay of capital that net (new) productive projects require.
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8839 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have no idea why I enjoyed this book so much. It was filled with a lot of detail about a complicated world and half the time I had no idea what was going on. Also, the characters are "deir" not men, which is a very important distinction. Still lassen was just such a sweetie pie, it was filled with intrigue and good 1980s-1990s romance drama and tension and it was just great fun I did not want to put it it down even though right now it's midnight and I'm like wtf did I just read?!
4030 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this series and wish more would be written in a year. Great characters
6153 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Britain has a knack for making us like her main character and creates a dense, believable fantasy world for her to inhabit. Lots of derring-do page turning as well.
As evil surrounds them, and an unknown force brings sevan to an unknown planet he comes face to face to the woman he has mated to in his dreams. And she is to be mated to another.
Banville's novel is intense, highly compressed in its development of overlapping themes, and filled with suspense, both real and intellectual. Every plot detail expands his themes of identity and selfhood, the relationships we create with the outside world, and our desire to be remembered after our deaths. Banville's prose is exquisite, creating mystery by introducing details at a snail's pace, conveying attitude, and acutely observing sensuous details and physical reactions. He juxtaposes unlikely events from different times to convey information, providing voluptuous descriptions which contain both an idea and its antithesis simultaneously. Major surprises occur in the final five pages, not inserted as literary tricks, but generated naturally out of the action and interactions. This is a challenging and fascinating novel, beautifully crafted and rewarding on every level. Mary Whipple
Even for a short story, it seemed a bit too short and ends rather abruptly. I would have liked to have seen bit more, or at least learn what the Mandalorians did after the first few weeks of the invasion. It's tough to be satisfied with this after reading Unifying Force, where Han sees Boba Fett fighting alongside Alliance troops. Hopefully that story will be written one day.
I highly recommend this book as an excellent read!
I tried to keep at it, but I gave up halfway, which is rare for me to do. I actually skipped the stories of two of the women - you know they are coming, and you don't care about any of them so why should you be forced to read what sad things they went through? Disappointing book.
6150 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book has a bit of a rough start, push through! It will be worth the time! This is a great series.
7350 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The town of Dundee, Idaho, Mayor has a wild child
For me, this novel was a long slow struggle to finish. I kept reading because I wanted to find out how Baker resolved the plot lines. Spoiler Alert - He doesn't. He brings the story to an end, but there is no great climax. And perhaps that is the point. In real life not all of our plot lines are resolved. We may escape reality for a while, but life goes on.
Overlaying the lyrical details of her descriptions of the Georgia countryside is the author's struggle with her father's looming death. "Part of me will die when my father dies," she writes. "I will exist less. I've always wrestled with wanting my father to know me even as I struggled to put up a front that would be acceptable to him that would please him, that wouldn't aggravate him or spark his ire. Now I see that when he dies, there is a way in which the world will stop knowing me. There will be an end to a singular place I hold in another person's heart, all the more precious in how constant it's been despite his despotism, his unattainable and shifting standards." This is as clear a description of loss as any I've seen.
8088 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It should have been a day like any other but Anne hadn't even finished her morning non-fat latte before life as she knew it was changed forever.
120 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The remainder of the book's short stories (all of which are around 40 pages) are typical Chandler - the snappy dialogue, the quick violence and endings in which the law doesn't always win, but in which the bad guy always gets what coming to him. My favorites are "The King in Yellow_"(if one can forgive the racial attitudes and termonology of 80 years ago) about the murder of a jazz musician and "Pearls Are a Nusiance" about a private investigator attemtping to recover some stolen jewelry. None of the stories feature Philip Marlowe, although I believe (and I may be mistaken) that the detective in "Smart Alec Kill" - named Mallory - is the prototype for Marlowe.
6888 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved the Longmire TV series and the characters in the TV series, and so I finally decided to read the first novel in the series, which, I discovered, was a storyline that found its way into the TV series (at least partially, but mostly unrecognizable). Its never fair to compare a novel to a movie or to a TV series, but hey, Im human. And I feel obligated to report that I liked TV series Longmire character much better than the novels Longmire character.
3140 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read a book recently about a white skinned black woman in the south and was blown away by what I learned from it. I grew up during the 60s turmoil and couldn't believe the evils of racism. It's no wonder there is so much hatred. Love is a necessity to happiness. Thank goodness this amazing black women knew how to love. West coast living was so different from the South. This is an amazing work even if it is fiction. It still is filled with a lot of truths.
6397 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent story lines with good flow throughout the book. Will continue to purchase her books.
490 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Action Packed
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Halt is a full Ranger, dangerous and feared. He has become used to Will and his incessant questions.
Major sources of federal taxes include corporate taxes (15%), personal taxes (33%), and Social Security + Medicare (33%). Major uses include defense (20%), interest (9%), Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security (40%), and discretionary spending (40%).
3406 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a very good book, I was glad that I had bought it, it kept my interest up, all the way thru the book. if you enjoy reading Westerns, then I know you will like reading this book.
And he'll start by fulfilling some of her own fantasies with a little help from an old friend while on a business trip in Hawaii, where things are about to get a lot hotter than Amy could ever have dreamed!
Two thumbs up, again for Brenda Novak!!!
4821 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 It just wasn't my cup of tea. I am not a D&D type person and I feel bad giving this a bad rating but a personal rating was that I truly didn't care for it.
2815 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked the book of Dr all. However I think the author wAs a bit long winded here and there
9355 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love capture fantasy stories. They just have this extra titillation factor. And this story definitely had the capture and dubious consent elements in spades. The heroine was super feisty, fighting to the end. The dark elves were really sexy they were created to be consorts to a Goddess, so their sexual power and prowess made sense.
SRW
1033 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Excellent collection of romance thrillers including paranormal based stories. Believable characters, entertaining dialogue and easy to follow story lines.
Reviewed by J Bryden Lloyd
worse. When she wakes up the next day, she has an absolutely smashing,
3475 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this is a story that keeps you reading. It draws you in and keeps you reading just love Maggie's stories.
3322 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed reading this story and the last two books. It was exciting Romanians full of action. The characters also amused me throughout all 3 books!
Can't wait for the next book. Will it be TJ soon???
Other than that, this is a good edition, and seems typo free. Chandler's estate is getting money; God's in his heaven; all's right with the world.
All my favorite Darkyn showing up and some interesting other people like Sylas and Rebecca with their unique gifts.
I was amazed at how well this author handles the sexual scenes. The narrator relates her abuse in a very sideways, casual manner. This doesn't shield the reader; instead, it drives home the horrific truth: This young girl is so inured to the abuse she suffers from daily, that it really is an almost casual thing for her.
1675 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book should be mandatory for anyone associated with schizophrenia whether professionally, a caretaker or family member. It is a real eye opener.
1738 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 These stories kept my attention and were hard to put down. The author weaves a tale that helps you develop a kinship with the characters in this fantastical world.
An absolute favorite!
Then I suddenly recall there was one book I read two pages of and then abandoned because I couldn't stand the writing and that turned out to be (also) Enright's "What Are You Like ?" Maybe Anne Enright just doesn't agree with me. I swear I'm never ever going to read another one of hers again.
5005 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This translation is fabulous for those who would like to know what they couldn't understand in reading the KJV or others like it. The style is casual but as a former Sunday School teacher I can tell you that it is accurate. It makes Bible reading fun and so totally understandable. It is relaxing to read and you tend to read more than you thought you would. I highly recommend it anyone who wants to read the Bible has stayed away because they couldn't understand its language. GIVE IT A TRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bloodring: A Rogue Mage Novel
700 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Loved it. A vampire that has a phobia over blood - how could it get any better?
The love story between the two main characters, is well developed.
Mark S. Koslosky
3130 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good clear writing by a leader dedicated to serving God
9506 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent story , very much enjoyed from beginning to end. The start of the book slowed down a bit but hold on to your seat ,the trip is only getting started. I can be lazy, I don't write very many reviews for deserving books. This book deserves as much attention as possible! i simply had to write something.
4614 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A book I didn't want to stop reading and hated coming to the end. A mystical dreamy sad story about a sad time in history.
8878 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Georgette Heyer's romances and her mysteries!
The shocking secret is that Axel Vander is not the real Axel Vander but has ineluctably appropriated the identity of an actor. He has impudently maintained the deception for over half a century since the time of danger during World War II. He must have thought he had shaken off his far past and wiped out all vestige of his old identity until the letter of Cass Cleave confronts him with irrefutable proof of his imposture. Banville devotes almost the whole novel chronicling Axel Vander's life, his delirious reflections, his reminiscence of his wife, the disturbing details of his impregnable alibi - all the minute heart-pricking details that permits Cass Cleave to privy the impostor's secret. Banville has written a beautifully crafted thriller, with meticulous prose, that prepares readers for the dreadful moment - the meeting of Axel Vander and his nemesis from whom he is so overwrought to buy silence for fear of being exposed.
9728 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The second installement of this great series is even better than the first one. I was more than captivated by it's content. And now, all I want is to be able to read the third book. Really a great story that takes you not only to other worlds, but into the heart of what it is to be human. Fantastic book, and fantastic series!!!
9692 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed the book a lot, though I thought the ending was a little weak/abrupt. In any case, I can definitely recommend the book to anybody interested in fiction.
5345 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Psy-Cop is my favorite book series. This one is one of the best. It was well set-up and introduced some new characters into the Psy-Cop world. Some I even like/hate at the same time, not an easy feat.
6166 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Though it sometimes seems like there isn't much originality in fantasy books, stumbling upon a fresh fantasy series creates such a wonderful and exciting feeling. This book has sat, unread, on various shelves for nearly eight years, and I wish that I had picked it up sooner! It's a good story and certainly a thrilling one! The level of excitement and suspense completely took me by surprise. Though it is has a high page count, those pages really fly by and by the end, I hit the Internet to see how many sequels had been written in the intervening years. Britain's writing style is strong. The book contains some beautifully crafted sentences and I will be keeping my eye out to add the remaining two books in the series to my shelves - where they will certainly not languish for another eight years! The hint of a romance between the young Rider & the king is a development that I hope takes place in the next novels. The magical background has a lot of potential for more stories, too and I am really looking forward to seeing where this series will go!
9739 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 About the book:
Diazs writing is forceful and unapologetic, and there are many times when you're carried along by the writing, where you have barely enough time to wonder about whether being a (@#$) vs a snort-addicted mess is stereotypical or unique characterization for a prostitute and find out that a cop-divorce is synonymous with a bullet. Still, there are times when the style almost becomes a stumbling block for the story the first-person narrator whose identity shifts, the lack of punctuation that adds greatly to the speed of the novel but sometimes, similar to long Hemingway dialogues, leaves you wondering where and who is speaking, etc.
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before Deidre left for New York ten years ago.
Jareth's torturous mind, he feels is playing tricks with his heart. He wants to believe she is a 20th century dead girl inhabiting his beautiful wife's body. He can't keep his hands off her-he never could-but as Briana's personality chips away at his icy hatred for Alexandra we are treated to some wonderful romantic love scenes as well as good fights ( as only a 20th century emancipated American woman can give!)
Talia
Although Ky is a merchant captain, her experiences as an officer cadet prove to be very valuable during this voyage. She also gets a opportunity to face down several people who consider her little more than a naive, inexperienced girl. A tough trip, but enlightening.
While I read this, I also reflected on a kidnapping case from my own city. Though she was abused and raped by her captor, Elizabeth Smart came home. I didn't think anyone would ever see her alive again. I remember volunteers knocking on our doors and asking if they could look around our yards, looking for a clue. Anything as to where she might be.
8091 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love the author. Unique in that combine science fiction with erotica. Recommed for anyone that like science fiction paranormal and erotica.
4958 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've done some reading of American History and I wanted to put some detailed information to the name of our First President as to the man he was, before history rewrote his legasy to the snippets of information we are provided through K12 and some college courses. I really only knew his bio related to being "elected" the first President of the U. S. and the role he played as Commanding General of the Revolutionary Forces that went up against the King of England's powerful military of the this time in history. I have determined with this book John Marshall will bring a lot of information together to form a good opinion of the man and his accomplishments. There is so much more than I would have ever come across in my studies and his development into the General and President that led this country to it's military and political accomplishments. I was looking for personal life experiences of George Washington and I found his life story contains a more clear understanding of colonial and colonial America that I have found in my other reading. I am struggling with the writing and find it a hard read, but worth the effort as John Marshall's portrail of this man's life achievement is the most complete information on Washington I have found. His closeness to this man is evident with his personl perspective and knowledge of the man and does deliver his own first hand telling of just who this man was before becoming the leader of the American Revolution and our first President.
The only thing I didn't like about it is how short it was. (Very short, 300 locations on the Kindle). Definitely worth it, however.
3999 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What have you got to lose? It's a quick read and like the "Master Key System", "The Secret" and "Think and Grow Rich", to name a few, it places you in the driver's seat. And to me it makes the point that you've got the power. The book suggest you put all other systems aside in favor of its system or it won't work: a technique often used in brainwashing. I submit again, you have nothing to lose. The promise it makes is that you have the power inside you to make things happen...Sounds like a good idea, even if a little brainwashing is involved. If after awhile, it doesn't work, go back to looking for outside forces and help. Wattles doesn't discount a creator but instead claims the creator has given you power over the process.
The struggle Amy has between her job and her personal life are very real to life and Ms. Burton did a wonderful job pulling me into the story. I was rooting for Justin the whole time and kept hoping Amy would let her guard down enough to realize that Justin was the man for her. Unwrapped is so wonderful that I am Joyfully Recommending it and I'm off to go read more by Ms. Burton!
5373 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book I have read by author Eve Vaughn. I absolutely loved this book.
There are two downsides to this blog. First, the New York Times is a New York paper. Some of the news articles will be New York news. Not many, but a few of them. If you live in Florida as I do, you may wish to skip those articles.
One of his best friends is a Native American, and this friend is determined to pull Walt out of his funk. His first suggestion is some home improvement on the shell of a house Walt exists in. His second suggestion is a lovely widow who likes Walt. The sheriff agrees to the first easily enough, though hes not entirely sure about the second.
I apologize if this review seems a bit disjointed. There are already so many reviews, and I don't think I have much to add that hasn't already been said. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and family.
EDIT 9/22/2010 - it's just come out that one of the ship's main crews grandchild has revealed that the real truth is that there was a steering error once the iceberg was sighted that caused the Titanic to graze the iceberg when it could've easily gone around it. Then because one of the main crew insisted that the ship continue to sail onwards rather than just stop, this caused the ship to sink hours earlier than it would've otherwise, thereby causing death when it could've lasted long enough topside so no one need have died.
Jambrea
9442 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Whatever you want the future to bring, the most unlikely things will be the most likely to happen. We are so used to the normal way that things happen, that we are totally unprepared for the realities that so often catch us by surprise.
479 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had checked out this book from the library. This book was absolutely amazing. I had really loved and enjoyed reading this book. I would highly recommend this book.
Tara is a woman in a situation many of us have unexpectedly found ourselves in at one time of having suddenly found herself in a potentially abusive relationship. Determined to rid herself of the man trying to control her life and stand on her own, she is at first understandably reluctant to accept Scott's offer to help. That reluctance only increases as things take a dangerous turn and she is unwilling to put either Scott or his family at risk. Of course, the valiant Scott is not one to take no for an answer, especially regarding the safety of the woman he has loved for so long.
Interlude in Death is excellent. The rest are entertaining.
5418 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Too left wing
I love this story. I look forward to reading more. The next book in this series, Reinventing Jane Porter is now on my kindle awaiting my attention. I'm pretty bummed though.
Will writes a message to tell her to stay at the cabin if she returns and then leaves to follow her trail. He takes much longer reach the first snare than Evanlyn did, having to rest fairly often. When he finally arrives, he reads the signs and starts following the trail. After a long and exhausting walk, he reaches the Temujai camp.
Sharon's father reveals an emotional range from outrage toward Sharon for embarrassing the family to tender concern as her time draws near. As the eight-member family trips all over each other emotionally (ironically symbolized in their battles for the one bathroom, often occupied by Sharon), the tensions within the family grow more intense. Widespread speculation about who the father is disrupts the neighborhood, with some hotheads visiting their own brand of justice on the family. The arrival of the baby offers a chance at resolution.
He also points out that we are concerned with what others may know of us and our activities, particularly of that we might prefer they did not. The issue of access to information, so important to the social animals that we are, is then projected on these invisible beings, who being invisible have easy access to all information. They become omniscient judges of our activities.
- metallic ink on jacket
9883 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The general story is cute, the idea of a hotel maid finding love with not one, but two hot men. The steam fizzled about halfway through, which was annoying because it was pretty steamy at first. My greatest complaint is that the author either needs an editor or she really should get her money back from whoever edited it. There were grammatical errors, word choice issues, spelling problems... it was just distracting. It's a promising beginning to this author's career, but I would just prefer that she take the time for some good editing.
2532 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have been reading this a as a bedtime story for my little brother and sister. I never know what books they will like, but they both love these stories! It's hard to find something they both enjoy and I was pleasantly surprised by their reaction to this book!
9541 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Can't wait until the next series comes out.
5226 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bought this for my daughter at her request. She says it is a lifesaver. Being a single Mom she needed the help to organize and keep on track. She loves Dave Ramsey and I have to admit I listen to him on the radio too. Buy this book and give yourself a break from the daily beating from your debt.
Whoever is killing the boys is shooting them at a very long distance, 500 yards. Walt could make that shot, as could Henry, and Melissa's father. Lonnie, who's missing his legs, and Omar, a Buffalo Bill like character who's an expert on the Sharp's rifle.
Giovanni was well-studied in Dante's works and used what he learned to guide the group through the nine rings of hell along the same route Dante had followed. Never having read Dante's Inferno, I was in awe of the author's descriptions of the various levels of hell and of the characters the pilgrims encounter during their quest for the Grail. Frightening to say the least.
Disclaimer: I was provided a free copy of this book via The Vine review program in exchange for my honest review. My review did not have to be positive and all opinions expressed here are my own.
9218 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a very fast paced read and does not leave you bored but continuously wanting to find out what happenes next. I love the author's delver character. It is fresh and new and not something I have ever read and that is challenging considering It is my life hobby to read. I downloaded Part 2 and 3 and it did not dissapoint.
3793 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really like the Ranger's Apprentice series, it is a good and interesting read. The only problem is the book is over too fast- the pages just seem to fly by.
5382 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Either you'll love the book or hate it. The Beast is true to meaning. Lila is so kind and sweet. She's just the medication he needs.
~Show Me by Jaci Burton~
2548 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 It was not clear thar this was not a Winnie The Pooh story. This tells how much original books and bears sold for in British Pounds, but is NOT a story.
535 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Once again, Allison Brennan delivers an outstanding read. I particularly love how many of the characters are familiar as they are found in her other books. I hope she continues to use her regular characters. I can't wait until Reckless - the new Lucy Kincaid book - is released on March 14th and Stolen - another Lucy Kincaid book - comes out on June 4th. Be sure to check them out along with the rest of Allison Brennan's books.
6363 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Virgina Smith is a skilled author. This is the third book by Smith I've read and loved. Earlier, I read Just As I Am and Sincerely, Maya.
"It is very odd of you," marvelled Horatia. "But p-perhaps you said that to p-put me at my ease?"
The descriptions were vivid. The dialogue was snappy and in good form. Everyone spoke with just the right amount of accent to be believable and have a unique voice. The sentence structure was complex, but flowed easily.
3368 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting read. This book is written by both Donald Trump and by Bill Zanker (founder of The Leaning Annex). Each chapter has Donald's take, then a view from Zanker on the same topic. Each is followed with a short summary of the chapter. The book was originally written in 2009 and definitely shows that Trump hasn't changed his position on topics over the past 7 years, and his personality seems the same and appears to have been written in his voice. It does give a better insight into his way of thinking in business and explains several rumors heard about him over the years. He doesn't hesitate to use names which allows the reader to get a very vivid picture of what he's talking about. Definitely worth the $2 spent. Trump appears to be a ruthless businessman, but he's also full of words of encouragement. Glad I took the time to read it. One star deducted because it needs another round of edits.
There are a number of different layers to this story and, although I read it in two sittings, I'll be rereading it to explore aspects I simply observed without necessarily understanding. The beauty of Ms Enright's prose is that you don't need to fully absorb the plot in order to undertake the journey. I found myself stepping outside the story simply to admire the language, and then hastening back inside again to keep up with the action. This is a story you can read quickly: the life and death of Liam; Veronica's observational angst; the likeable and less likeable family members are each cleanly (if not always clearly) presented.
2415 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The print when viewed on Kindle is extremely small and renders the book unreadable. Purchasing this for a Kindle is a waste of space and time.
6524 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Typical sentence--His lap swimming also resulted that he was in the best shape...
6262 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have been listening to The Dawning of Power on audio and have about 7 hours left to finish up. Im undecided yet if I would have rather read the books. There is a lot that goes on in the story and in many parts you really need to pay attention or you might miss a major point in the story. Since, I usually listen while Im working on other things there were a few times when I found myself having to rewind and catch back up.
5989 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read and re=read this book, love the way it helps understand the other books. A great addition to the wolf stories by Pat Briggs.
When someone comes after both David & Vicki's companies they have to learn to work together and trust each other. This is their shot to finally get their happily ever after.
3388 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 My first book by Mr. Vaughn and I loved it. Will read more of his work.
If I could wish for one thing in The Dark Farewell it would be a more finished conclusion. Mr. Lanyon never ties his stories off with a bow, but the abruptness of the story's ending had me scrolling back and forth on my computer for a good minute, sure that there were pages missing in my copy of the book. Still, all in all I can say I greatly enjoyed The Dark Farewell. Mr. Lanyon's writing always entertains and The Dark Farewell is no exception.
* The Original Mach 5 from Speed Racer: Mach GoGoGo, by That Car Guy
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The cast of characters is introduced and many of them are notable headliners though none are from modern times (1950s or later). Then the book sorta wanders around like someone lost in a wilderness for a while. Quite a bit of the first half is rather dry reading but once in a while a city gets destroyed or somebody gets knocked off their er burro. There is a pretty good chapter written probably by Ben Franklin about how to manage ones Life and another by an early songwriter named Solomon.
This is where we find ourselves at the start of the novel. Doyle injects humour into everyday situations whilst at the same time showing us some ordinary Irish folk having a very rough time of it.
1296 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, was a very different kind of book for me. I enjoyed it very much, however, I found it very difficult as well. I attribute this to the fact that I had the audio version for this Pulitzer-Prize winner. There was a lot of use of Spanglish, and for someone without a Spanish background this was tough. The story itself was wonderful.
8241 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and their chemistry. I enjoyed the storyline it kept me entertained all the way through. Good Read.
1605 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 When I closed this book, I asked myself "What the heck did I just read?"
Amozon can u credit my account $1.78 please!!!!
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8515 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 James and Lorna were drawn to each other from the very first. He was a doctor and she in medical school. When she became pregnant, they married, but she lost the baby. Lorna went into a deep depression where she shut James out. Their brief marriage ended in a divorce, but they never got over their few months of bliss. When a car pile up brings injured Lorna to James's ER, they are thrust back together, but the old wounds haven't healed, and Lorna is afraid to talk about the past.
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Besides Edward Lee, Ketchum, & Laymon (which another reader suggested by responding to my rating) would love to hear of any other authors that write on similar terms of really gross horror. Love the reads on earthly beings (especially the hill folk) but not aliens.
The only reason this is not five stars is the reason alluded to above. Sometimes, even though the readers know there is going to be a confrontation, pages are spent use getting the characters over obstacles rather than just getting on with it. For example, cat and company return to try to save her father, and of course she has to meet and fight the one responsible, but rahter than reaching home moving on, the group has t o land a way off, cross some barriers, and finally get to where everyone knows they are going to be.
1257 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The story is multifaceted but difficult to follow at times. The issues along with historical events give an insight to the characters future behavior.
4185 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read inspirational books as part of my Lenten routine and this book was recommended to me by a friend. It was one of the best gifts of the year. Sara Miles has written of her conversion and life as a committed Christian in a way that resonated deeply with me and made me look hard at my own spiritual life and practices. Here is truly the story of what we should all strive for, regardless of our faith--or lack thereof--in caring for others in our community most in need rather than just most like ourselves.
4454 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book generally followed the plot line of P and P, but the author's plot took an alternate path that seemed plausible. What I like in a P and P variation is that the characters remain fairly faithful to Jane's origianl story. I think Kara accomplished that and I would recommend the book to anyone who likes a good 19th century romance.
Genre: Relationship Helps/Non-fiction
So thanks very much, Michael. Keep 'em coming, please! Great work!
The se x scenes, again, are very explicit but are well-done. D'Arc explores light bondage and mna ge well and am always looking forward to seeing how she will bring three different people together for the purpose of love. She seems to do a stellar job each time.
Untamed Hearts (Easton Hearts Series #2) Undaunted Hearts (Easton Hearts Series #3)
5585 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Twenty-eight year old Cotton Pickens wasn't looking for much other than a warm meal when he came to the Wyoming town of Doubtful. But when a shootout with some gamblers shows off his skills with a gun, the residents elect him as sheriff overnight. After accepting the position, Cotton comes face-to-face with a few members of Circle L--led by Big Mike Romain--the gang who roped and dragged the last lawman of Doubtful. Cotton provokes the gang by unhitching the saddle of Rusty and making him drop to the ground, and after a short stand-off, ends up with Rusty as his new deputy. The new deputy informs Cotton of a war brewing amid "The Big Three": Rockinghorse, Circle L and Quartermoon, a trio of ranches that nearly own a million acres between them ... and how only he and Cotton stand against them.
996 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really do love this writer and she never disappoints me! I love knowing that the stories continue to blend together and give me more charcaters to like. Good job Ms. Jackson!
748 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 paper ok but very disappointed that there were no comics. otherwise i would subscribe full time
Although not as intense as expected because of the way Brennan drew me into this story, it was impossible not to feel sympathy and compassion for so many of the characters; namely, {1} Connor, {2} Julia, {3} Emily, and, surprisingly, {4} Faye.
When the first steam-mill was completed supposedly, according to Marx, 'giving' a society with industrial Capitalism, in fact industrial Capitalism, and an industrial Capitalist division of labor, already existed, and would have to already be in existence otherwise there could be no steam-mills and the machines they were created to power!
Mr. Lanyon has a way of making the reader feel the emotions of his characters. We laugh when they laugh, and we hurt when they do; we experience their ups and downs. During one memorable scene, Sedgwick calls James a whore in a fit of anger, and the effect is like a slap in the face. The overall effect that this had on me was that I became very invested in a happy ending for these characters.
4355 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 There were too many anachronistic terms that did not enter the language until decades after the events in this story, particularly in regard to the description of the ship's "facilities". Also the basic premise of the story was simply too unbelievable. A gentleman's daughter would never be allowed to travel without a female chaperon for even a few miles, crossing the sea would have been unthinkable. The wholesale insertion of text from JA's novels into a sentence was a jarring note when syntax was ignored as it made the whole feel stilted and artificial.
does reach his goal, but does he really? . . . that is the question
4. Invest 15% of gross income
860 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked the Sisterhood series and their many adventures.
- I thought the little details here and there about Charles Dickens and antique books and such were really interesting. They seem well researched, and there aren't so many details that the story seems overloaded or bogged down by them.
I managed to get a freebie of one of Beth Kerry's books and was so happy I quickly downloaded several others. Best decision ever.
This one is perhaps the best of the books so far. The characters are simply presented, but still have depth. Their attraction is palpable, the sexual tension enough to raise my heartbeat in places. The plot, while uncomplicated, is perfectly woven to allow their romance to unfold. Erik and Maggie are a great couple- both strong and vulnerable and give hope to all of us that good guys can win love in the end.
If you are relying on the movie version of "Catch Me If You Can" for the story of Frank Abagnale, you are missing a great deal. There is a great deal of complexity in Mr. Abagnale's life that you are missing. It is the story of how a 16 year old kid who looks like he is a lot older can fool adults and the cops for years.
8551 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this book was very enjoyable to read and I would read other books by the same author. I recommend it to anyone.
As the enforcer for the Italian vampiro cosca, Michael expects a certain amount of cooperation from his boss. That amount has been shrinking ever since their leader took a new sadist lover. So when the detective requests his help, it's just the excuse he needs to take control of the city--and the delicious human.
6915 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 For being such a popular series (both book and tv show), this was one of THE MOST boring books ever!! If not for a book club, I would have NEVER finished this one! The main character is so spacey and ADD(ish) that I got annoyed a ton. The paragraph would start talking about one thing and end up talking about something else. Another thing that bothered me, is that a chapter/section would start with more than one person, but you don't actually find out who the other person is until a couple pages later. Sometimes you could guess who Walt was talking to, other times you could not. I really did not enjoy this book and will not continue on with the series!
I give this one a FIVE OREO rating.
Next, I found the book enjoyable and a bit of a page turner. It was in the "after read" stage that I began to question whether or not the material could or should have been treated more deeply. I do understand that it is not meant to be a theological work. Some details have to be glossed over or you are just parroting the Bible. The parallels to Christ are of course, obvious. Yes, a bit of a head beating there.. the author tried to tie it up quite neatly. But.. the most disturbing asymetrical (if you will) element is the fact that Joshua did not believe in an afterlife. According to the Gospels, Jesus was well aware who he was and where he was going. "In my Father's house there are many mansions.." I found the concept of the Christ figure being clueless to be a major hole in the novel. Even more jarring was Joshua rising from the dead and showing up here and there. So we are to believe that this was all a huge surprise to him? Then there is "kindness." Boiling down the message of Christ to "kindness" was hugely underwhelming. Christ believed he came to earth to save humanity, not encourage kindness. And actually, the Jesus of the Gospels was not particularly kind. He told it like it was, and that was not always "kind."
+ Otho
5995 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wished I had read this before Cry Wolf. It gives the pre-story of Anna and Charles, how they met and how they became mates.
9036 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I bought Newsday to follow the Belmont Horse Race more closely and I found the rest of the paper enjoyable and well organized for the kindle.
Despite that, or maybe because of it, this was an extremely fast read and the pace of the plot was lightning quick. The relationship between Jo and Wyatt, however, evolved in as realistic a fashion as can be expected in any light romance, and I had no complaints about the legitimate issues that they addressed in approaching their HEA.
I loved the book, I don't regret reading it and I would read it again If I wanted too without hesitation, but after the trauma goes away.
It's an interesting historical document, competently written, but don't expect revelations in the text or well thought out ideas. What you'll find inside are idealism, strange rhetoric, character assassination, and a lack of coherent thinking - in short, propaganda, nothing more.
This is one I will definitely re-read and pass along to friends. I highly recommend it!
5371 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 10 flicking stars. Gm divas my take on mistress to the beast by eve vaughn. At first I was cursing Hunter out I was like WTF he need a trini beat down but he quench me thirst. This book was off the chain, we had a dominant Alpha,a submissive but heroine who hold her wait, great chemistry,a redeeming male and best of all HEA. What more can you want. Almost didn't finish but thank god I did. Miss vaughn hats off to you
The book begins in the news room of a small newspaper located on the Atlantic Coast of Central Florida while the 'five+' hurrican Walter decimates the small town. Mia, the self-proclaimed 'bad environmentall reporter' has stayed behind with a small group of co-workers to wait out and purportedly report on the storm. Her husband, Aaron, also stayed behind to work at the local hospital. There is a fun cast of characters that appear during the book, some surprisingly related in the past. The character development is well-done. They're quirky, but still believeable.
Val
9710 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 These 'Instructions', especially of Ptah-Hotep, are in the same vein as other ancient wisdom texts advising how to live a moral and honorable life. But this one is the oldest example of a wisdom text that has been found, so far. I enjoyed reading it.
Kaylee and her family think she is crazy. She gets these "panic attacks" for seemingly no reason. But there is something fishy going on. If she is able to get away from the area, she can usually calm back down. But one day she can't get away and she starts screaming her head off. Wailing. In a mall. And she is institutionalized.
Tanya
Ray Nicholson
8007 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you need an escape, Mandy M. Roth is your go to author. She has yet another series I am enjoying. Paranormal Payload has all the normal vampire, shifter, paranormal goodness, but throw in some sci fi and you have a book that steamed up my e reader and kept me enthralled.
2884 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Philip Hutton is half British, half Chinese and fits in nowhere. In this conflicted state he meets and becomes enthralled by a Japanese Aikido master. In Malaya in the 19540s, the Japanese were despised and distrusted. So when Philip becomes Endo-san's devoted pupil, he brings yet another conflict into his life.
Most of these stories originally appeared in Astounding Science Fiction in the late 40s and 50s. Like most Astounding offerings, they're full of high action against well-thought-out backgrounds and spiced with interesting characters. It makes for a colorful offering.
2972 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Amy Parker is going to Hawaii the week before Christmas on business. She has had to give up sex and relationships to focus on her career. Justin Garrett is her traveling companion and associate at the law firm. If they didn't work together, she'd definitely do him. On the plane she boldly masturbates in the seat next to him while he's supposedly napping, but he hears everything and it makes him hard. Before they left for this trip, he accidentally found a racy email to her friend on her laptop, and he knows she wants him and he knows her deepest, darkest desires. He plans to do something about it in Hawaii.
My previous review was for an earlier edition of the book. I have read the updated 3rd edition, and it is better than the older material in the sense that it is more readable.
This is a story you read because you think that Dark Elves are hot and because dubious consent melts your panties. Its not a story you read when you are looking for intricate plot.
3312 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have seen many bad reviews on this book and because of it I didn't want to buy the book until I finally broke down and bought it. This book is tied to The Secret and Ransom and because I loved the characters in those books I was curious to see just how the three books were connected and just how bad it was. To my surprise...I really enjoyed the book. Yes, the main characters don't really "get" together until very late in the book but the story was beautiful. I for one don't read Julie Garwood books solely for the romance but for the historical content as well. It all becomes magical to be able to be transported into that period of time. It was entertaining, it had substance, it was a nice love story. I think that people should definitely give the book a chance. To each his own...everyone has their own opinion...for example I didn't like Rebellious Desire or the Prize for that matter but I still gave it a chance and those books weren't terribly bad I just didn't care for it.
1103 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 good writer
This review was originally posted on BattleBornNV's website.
2303 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book was a collection of four completely unrelated stories. The book came from four authors of three differnt genera, two romance authors, one mystery, and one science fiction. The four stories take place in completely different universes. I read this book because I have read all of Laurell K. Hamilton's books and liked them, however the novella in this book by her is nothing of the sort, it is simply the begining of her soon to be published book Narcisis in Chains. It has no conclusion whatsoever and in my opinion publishing portions of a book piecemeal lowers the value of the total book.
3657 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series is awesome!! My two sons and I fight over who gets to read the new one first!
9511 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read it straight through, a superb tale of adventure, some treasure, some skulduggery, revenge served hot,flying by the seat of your pants, guts and written so your mind forms mental images of being in the action.
7346 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 In her early thirties, Rebecca Wells still sneaks an occasional cigarette and struggles to control her temper. Her nemesis Josh Hill, who lived across the street when they were growing up, fills her father's dreams of an ideal child, resulting in twenty-four years of discord. The wounds still have not healed, especially when her father announces that she is not invited to her parents anniversary party unless she promises to behave, meaning she has to strike a truce with Josh.
8692 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 this is a good book I like Elizabeth Lennox and have read almost all her books. I would recommend this book
I like the part where there's three "fairy godmothers" who help out along the way. It sort of throws in a little curve to the story but they're fun and enjoyable.
2. Much as I tried, I didn't understand a crucial decision the protagonist made, and a lot of the story hinges on it. (No details=no spoilers.)
I won't ruin the surprise, but I will say that his wife is one lucky, open- minded woman.
With a title like The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters you know this has got to be on kooky adventure and boy was it. Poor Alice went through a roller coaster of emotions all in one book. She's thrown into one maddening situation after another but strangely they are all very realistic and hilarious at the same time.
3126 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 When her son came out, everyone in the family said, "He can't be gay. He's a Christian." Not one of them said, "He's a Christian and he's gay. Maybe we were wrong." He's treated with such ignorant rudeness that he leaves. The writer lost two sons--I don't understand why she tossed the 3rd one away. In another sections, she's diagnosed with Type 2 diabetis. The MD suggests she go go a support group. Halfway through the meeting, she leaps to her feet and lectures the other. She tells everyone they are wimps and she's not going to allow them to get her down. How rude, mean and condescending. There were people there who may have to face amputation, who have to change their life styles--and she just blew their concerns off because she was so cool and clever. She says she's a Christian and I will not judge her--but in my experience, CHristians are kinder and more loving when others are grieving.
Of Lissi's family was in this relationship with her and Greg.. They were RARELY
If this were the first Garwood book I'd ever read, I'd've simply dismissed it as a generic piece of romance fluff and I would not have bothered to look the author up again. But I know what this author is capable of and I am severely disappointed because I know she can write better than this.
This book is deeply disturbing and only for mature readers. Alice is masterfully painted, her spare unemotional tone the legacy of years of physical and emotional torment. Her unflinching acceptance that death is likely her only escape provides a terrifying view into the mindset of an abuse victim.
2789 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Loved it! Wonderful fairy tale type story about a young woman and her sisters, a magical portal that takes them to a fairy forest, a controlling cousin who wants to take over their lives and destroy the forest, and a telepathic frog.
Laurel Ann, Austenprose
1693 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ten Discoveries That Rewrote History
So Hake has no issues with watching two other men have sex with his wife, and she is all for it. And that sets the premise for an afternoon and evening of really hot sex. Be warned that there's a little rough sex and faux forced seduction sex. There is also MM sex involved for those who are not interested in that.
6501 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Works like a champ. Pleasantly surprised when putting down the Kindle and using my IPOD Touch a few days later. The IPOD immediately asked if I wanted to pick up in the book where the Kindle left off. Cool. Going back to Kindle it picked up whare the IPOD left off. I just learned there is a share feature to allow a 2 week reading of books from the local library or from a friends book. Wow. Our county is building a new brick and mortar library. With Ebook technology I'm begining to wonder why.
Jenica will have to travel between worlds to save her sister, her family and business, and to learn the years-old secrets of family betrayal that may have even greater consequences than they all ready have had.
I still stand by this being a great diet option for people who need to follow a low-carb diet. I just suggest you really watch your carbs mindfully. I promise that when you cut out the sugar and grains, you no longer crave them! Try reading Wheat Belly- it really helped me. :)
It wasn't a bad read for me and I still enjoyed it. However, I love Blade's story more within the series 'Tasting Candy' that man was so sexy within that book. But, this story held its own. Its good to read best friend to lovers story.. I also enjoy their family with all 3 books. I would recommend the series, but I'm stuck on Blade so I might not be the best person to recommend right now.
From my perspective, the key concept in this book is that wealth building, (not just money, requires a two prong approach: inner work and outer work. Wealth building tactics and strategies are not likely to work without the inner work (addressing thoughts, feelings, beliefs and values) being done as well.
RATING: 5 STARS *****
Destiny, bad luck, and "a failure to communicate" have conspired to keep our hero and heroine apart for decades. And now both are threatened with financial ruin and the loss of all they have built.
1334 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book examines developments at the frontiers of science. Schroedinger, Heisenberg, Bohr and Pauli were the pioneers of quantum physics, but numerous scientists in various disciplines have been conducting experiments that reveal profound new possibilities in our view of the universe. The author investigates the work of those scientists who are at the cutting edge of exploration, all with reference to the life force, universal energy field or Zero Point Field, an ocean of microscopic vibrations. It would appear that evidence is mounting that the universe is one vast quantum field.
For moral, ethical and quality reasons, I strongly urge you to purchase the Estates edition at Call Me Joe or visit baen's ebooks web site and purchase any of the Anderson works there which return even more money to the estate.
Like Suzanne Collins's Underland Chronicles, Rory and Bridget's family dynamics provide the emotional heart of the story. Combined with the historical underpinnings (which are explained without feeling like a history lesson), humorous dialogue and real-world places, this realistic relationship forms the basis of what promises to be a compelling, well-realized fantasy series --- and one that might help those Gods of Manhattan remain relevant for a long time to come.
845 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So far I brought 11 books I plan on reading all of them love love this series thanks to fern Michael for writing this series
In the modern economy the money we save is the "saved time" that Tribe A used to construct nets/boats, but since the rate of interest is being intentionally kept low by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan, there can be no new capital formation (money that's used for new long-term productive investments) in Western economies (nor Japan) for new productive ventures, because the lure for such new investments--the higher rate of return that higher, market-based, interest rates offer--is non-existent; the central bank mandated low interest rate policy won't cover the loan on the massive outlay of capital that net (new) productive projects require.
4725 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Bedding her younger co-worker would be a very big mistake. Amy knows this, but it doesn't seem to curb the growing lust she feels for Justin Garrett. Still, she is strong enough to keep herself from acting on it.
4742 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Jack, a reporter for a major newspaper, receives an email purporting to be from a being from another planet. Jack responds, not knowing if the email is genuine or a hoax, and a correspondence begins between Jack and the entity named Alyadille.
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7236 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the story but wish it was longer. I like that there was character development and a plot to balance the sex.
was well written and kept my attention and curosity all the way through. I would certainly read more books from this author.
Some novels take a full chapter to wind things down; this one almost feels like the ending is on a solitary page.
The author Mr. Pratt is learning, this book is slightly better with the emotional development of characters though i'll complain about his quick disposal of one of them.
While Jess's father and fiance scheme to steal her back by any means necessary, there are magical beings from the fairy relm working behind the scenes to protect the couple. The fairy are not known to the humans, but their influence cannot be denied.
-Arthur W. Jordin
4588 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the sequel to the Accidental Werewolf but can definitely be read standalone.
This is the first book I have read by Mr. Tuttle and I can say that for sure I will be looking into more.
Senior Reviewer
wonderful writing style. I Joyfully Recommend Accidentally Dead.
Note: i received this book off of amazon for free, all opinions in this review are honest.
The first book started slow and was just a little disappointing. The main characters were rather wimpy, and the Vampires (in all of the books) are quite weak and susceptible to injury compared to what most of us are used to reading. I was wondering at that point whether I was going to have to struggle through the rest of the books. Dialogue sometimes seemed a little stilted and awkward.
Overall another great instalment on this amazing series. Absolutely recommend it to any reader.
7077 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a great start to one if my favorite series by Christine Feehan. Oh, who am I kidding. I love every series that she's done and I don't know anything I don't love about her books. You get sucked in from the beginning and just can't put it down till you finish it. For me, it's an obsession, I will admit that. I just can't wait for the next book in the series. Everyone enjoy and have a great day.
170 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was looking for a new series to read and was not disappointed. The characters were likeable, it wasn't terribly predictable, and had lots of adventure. I love books with strong female leads and this first book delivered perfectly.
4132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I always thought that blogs were mostly a huge waste of time but Daily Kos really changed my opinion on blogs. It is very informative, funny, well-written. I find it to be very well adapted to the Kindle format. Daily Kos is very organized and easy to navigate from the Kindle. It is updated very frequently during the day and even the night. you can always keep track of all important political events wherever you are.
The Icebound Land: Rangers Apprentice Book 3
I really liked how the story started off, putting space between the paragraphs when it switched POVs.
Now Alice is fifteen and Ray still has her, but speaks more and more of her death. He does not know it is what she wants. She does not know he has something more terrifying than death in mind for her.
The visuals that Karen Travis paints with her story were just amazing! Having Boba Fett walking through the depths of one of the Vong's ships was great! I could almost smell the slime oozing from the walls and hear the squishing of his boots as he walked across the pulsing floor. Also, having him compare being in the ship to being back inside the Sarlaac pit was very cool as well.
Excluding the US there is no other developed nation on earth wherein there is, a "debate" taking place on the veracity of evolution nor, do any of these nations have swathes of their populations trying to have creationism taught in schools.
6930 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I feel as if I discovered this series completely backwards. First, I saw the author speak on a panel at a book convention, which led me to watch the TV series, and finally, I picked up the book. For some reason I was not expecting it to be in 1st person from Walt's POV, but I quickly fell in love with the inner workings of his mind. I lost count of the number of time that I laughed out loud while reading this, and at the same time, it's thought provoking, and deeply touching.
8589 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Part 5 of 6 !!! This book while having the Lennox Touch!! Was very unique because of the character Alana hurt by the illusion of love damaged by infidelity and hiding by pain-mets someone who sees beyond the ice queen reserve and won't take no for an answer. Gus shows enormous patience which is more important than his shoulder width! Underneath the fairy tale of this story is a very important lesson it is hard to mend a broken heart but trust can work miracles
9545 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lots of tips and help to find frugal reads. You could spend more time reading this than all the books you'll read free!
I hope this author keeps publishing his work because he has developed one new follower.
I confess I began to suspect the murderer about half-way through but this still kept me interested. The history, of the native Americans in Wyoming and the Sharps rifle, are blended in, letting me learn probably more than I wanted to. But it was entertaining learning so I didn't mind.
4125 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 First, let me say that I think asking for input at the beta level is an exciting development.
A note to Communists/Socialists- Marx/Engels state that it is high time that you are open about your views and aims. Be honest.
6128 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An old book re read and enjoyed. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I recommend this book to my family and friends.
8148 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this book. Very smooth writing. It kept me hooked from the beginning until the end. It did end a little abruptly though. I was really hoping for more. Still good though.
4302 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 How could I not give this five stars? That silly old bear and his friends are my childhood.
Along the way she encounters a group of women at the local knitting circle, each with a story of her own to tell. Gradually, Mary learns that she's not the only one with a tragic story in her past, and that as long as she can knit, she can breathe -- and learn to live again.
Most people who READ to learn about health problems will be smart enough by now to know to be very suspicious about the confusing advice given as fact in this book.
Lauren Dane will have readers smiling with this delightful tale of hope and promise. TO DO LIST captures Belle's single-minded pursuit of her dreams and her lists with humor and a little sadness. There's no doubt that she's well on her way to acquiring her goal, but she also realizes that it isn't worth giving up her `real' life to achieve and accepting that she isn't going to get to cross that goal off her list is difficult to accept. Rafe is willing to accept Belle exactly as she is - organized shoes and all - but he's also aware that the path she's on is a destructive and lonely one. Rather than try to tell her what she should do he presents her with feasible options which may make her happier. I had a great time reading TO DO LIST especially since I'm guilty of making these infamous lists myself. I loved the family aspect of this story and the way it makes you see that there are more important things in life than reaching every goal you set for yourself - there's health, family, love, and your own happiness.
1552 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 NO SPOILER ALERTS HERE. THIS IS A REVIEW, NOT A SYNOPSIS.
Three people try to cause problems with the marriage, Rule's mistress, Lethbridge who wants to hurt Rule in any way he can, and Crosby (Rule's cousin who is further removed from inheriting Rule's wealth now that he is married). Pel is Horry's brother who gambles and drinks too much. Pel plans various schemes to help Horry get out of messes.
She wanted him to find her sexy and she wanted that passionate connection with him but because of the past (when he was two) he withheld that from her.
Resigned to being forced back to the ranch and lorded over by her four over-protective brothers - Ava would never expect that Alpha Landon would actually be hot for her and they would end up hooking up in her driveway. But as she begins to realize that it is probably just because she is in heat her fantasies about hooking the Alpha deteriorate. Well, at least she can have him for one night. That should be enough, right?
Secretary mistress, convenient wife is a story of a wealthy man, Fabian, who wants an heir and finds himself attracted to his secretary. He proposes a loveless marriage, but instead promises safety, security, financial stability in return he wants children. He likes Laura and the way she is with Children, he figures she would be a good mother to his children. Laura agrees to the marriage but soon finds out that she wants more out of her marriage than he is willing to give. Laura leaves...
9992 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Heaven Cant Wait is only about 90 pages, but leave it to Pamela Clare to give us wonderful characters and a fun, sexy story that easily rivals some full length novels Ive read. This story takes place between Extreme Exposure and Unlawful Contact, but I read it out of order and had no problem whatsoever. I'm giving this 5 stars because, in my opinion, unlike many short stories, this one didn't fall short or feel lacking in any way, other than I wish it were longer because it was so good.
Overall, "Where Does the Money Go?" is an excellent book about fiscal spending in Washington, the growing crisis of deficit spending, and the long- term implications if we continue to walk down the same path. The book takes a sometimes difficult subject and makes it easy to understand, while also educating the reader on the facts, the myths, and the problems associated with the federal budget and deficit spending. The book is complete with figures, activist information, etc., and it performs its main task with a high degree of effectiveness. It ranks as the best book I have read on the subject of federal budgets and deficits, and I recommend it to everyone.
1616 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Suprisingly good
6705 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Gena Showalter books. Even her short stories display her rich imagination and keeps you craving for more. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a good read.
468 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Occasionally there is a novel that defies adequate description. Those are the novels where a reviewer can only attempt to whet the reader's appetite and then simply allow them to discover the richness that exists within. The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks is just such a book.
I've been craving more about how Lucy and Dan got together. They were the only established couple in the series and this novella is the story of how they met and got together. Short, Sweet, and very Hot! I may have been converted to a Dan lover.
1586 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have always loved this book and was so happy to add it to my kindle so now I can read it over and over.
7976 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I did like this book but felt some parts were missing. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series.
2459 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have read a couple of these in the past. the stories flow together so well.. You meet past characters and its like bringing the family back together..Hope fully she will continue the series....some day
I won't rehash the storyline because the blurb does that amazingly well. What I will tell you is that I absolutely LOVED this book. It's rare to find an author who can write as poignantly as Megan Hart, what's even rarer is finding an author who can write short stories that are just as deep, touching, and moving. This story was more than I imagined it to be. I thought, "A short story about Elle and Dan! Yay!" I read the blurb and expected Elle to be at war with her feelings regarding a baby (which she was). What I didn't expect was so much to be packed into so few words. It was about Elle but we also got to see so many other people in her life and what they mean to her and how they help her form her decision as to whether or not she's ready to have a baby. In the end, the decision she makes comes from her heart. I love how well Dan fits her. He just lets her make her own decisions. He may plant the seed of thought there, but he doesn't push. THAT is what makes them perfect together.
528 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Allison Brennan really delivers with this novel...there is no way you can read this and not the other two in this series! I loved her style of writing as well as her characters and all the twists and turns...great read. Thanks
5775 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you would like to save your money you can simply go to the authors website and subscribe to some kindle blogs as there is nothing and I mean nothing that cannot be found easily by taking the review list on this page (list of "whats inside") and cut and past into google with the added words ON KINDLE. Youre now done. While the author clearly means well, this how to is a big let down. Full of links to elsewhere instead of explaining within its contents. Very very very very short book. I hate to give negative reviews but this should have been so much better. I feel kind of ripped off even for paying such a small amount of money. The author is talented enough to do a real job and live up to what we as Kindle people need and expect.
5300 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 See? I just saved you $18.
I will buy other versions of this book and audio book as well. Thank You!
The cover design nice, but again, a little imagination would make it exceptional. The title perfect for the piece.
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 249)
This series came highly recommended to me, but after reading this saying I was underwhelmed is an understatement. I think my big problem with the book is that it seems too unrealistic. A guy gets kidnapped twice and he's cool with it. He doesn't even mind missing out on his vacation that he's been planning for months, but instead spends a couple of days tied to a bed by a bunch of vampires. The whole thing just doesn't play for me, no matter how hot Lissianna is. And the romance in this book just didn't work for me; it felt too rushed and even at the end of the book they still felt like strangers instead of lovers let alone life mates. Not to mention her phobia never gets cured.
I liked it, Chloe and Tristans interactions were humorous and the sex scenes were hot. It's had a a lil of everything(sex,blood sucking, kidnapping). Great book.
The novel is well written and very entertaining for all you Narnia fans. Although I don't recommend this novel to young adults, I do recommend it to the above eighteen group. This novel is laced with Latin and poetry keep in mind the author for the most part does translate. Would I recommend this? Most definitely.
It's an easy read, and it's highly useful. You can get rich by acting in a certain way, and having certain beliefs. I believe this already. The one concept that was new to to me the importance of gratitude, which activates the higher vibrations of your mind, and assists mightily in manifesting what you desire.
564 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In a word...Wow! Another realy good suspense thriller from Ms. Brennan. While this one has some of the characters from Speak No Evil, it could probably be read as a stand alone too, but I recommend reading them in order. It kept me guessing as to "whodunit" and also blended in a romance story too. Can't wait to read the last one in the trilogy.
6640 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I was afraid that this would turn out to be a Lord of the Flies type of book. I was very happy to find out that it is not.
Beautifully written.
3723 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked this one but it was just okay. I liked the other ones more. I recommend the series though.
I have so many of her books on my shelves now ... waiting for more!
3576 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought that this book was much better than some of the other reviews let on. I liked the author's other books and took a chance and was glad that I did. The cover seems too modern but the story is interesting about addiction and overcoming this obstacle as well as the power of desire and changing for love. Ryder and Jessie are an appealing couple and Jessie is very assertive and smart.
3518 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 How wonderful! I knew Maggie Shayne had come out with two more books in her Twilight series but it has been so long since I read the original series that I needed a refresher. This was a great way to get 6 books in one at a very reasonable price. Loaded it on my iPad and read straight through part 1 and part 2. Now I have all the characters fresh in my mind and close to my heart!
Genre Reviews
6492 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This first book of the Rachel Myers series was a good start to the series. The plot dealt with Rachel discovering that her father did not die on his own and her successful attempts to learn exactly what happened. Her father's friend, Isaac, is also introduced and is a very likeable character. I hope to see him in future books in this series, and I hope that Rachel's character is fleshed out further. The descriptions of the scenery and mountains is wonderful. For someone like me who has never been to the Appalachian Mountain area, I appreciated the descriptions. The author also touched upon the commercialism that has come to the area. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading other books in the series.
5165 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Truly enjoyed reading about the Buchanan family. Would LOVE to know what happens in the next chapter of Dani's life.
"Our nationwide policy of obortion-on-demand through all nine months of pregnancy was neither voted for by our people nor enacted by our legislatures-not a single state had such unrestricted abortion before the Supreme Court decreed it to be national policy."
As long as you suspend disbelief, you can read this book and do fine. Sam's a good character and you want everything to come out okay for her, but consider it brain candy--not a meaty procedural as "Officer Down" seems to depict itself.
You see, Alice wasn't always Alice. She was once a girl with a mom and dad who loved her, until the day Ray abducted her during a school field trip. Although they don't live far from her childhood home, Alice has only once made an attempt to escape, and that was right after she was abducted. Ever since then, she's become the emotional/physical/sexual slave that Ray has turned her into, and she does what she's told, when she's told.
I continue to be impressed with the level of quality that Price maintained in this series, and I look forward to the next one.
4812 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 well written and very good plot, it was a very interesting read held my interest during the whole time i was reading the book
Will (the apprentice), Halt (the Ranger) and the other traveling companions have arrived in Skandia (after being reunited). They have discovered that this previously unfriendly nation is about to be invaded by a common enemy, and combining their efforts might be the only long-term hope for a successful defense of both counties.
Having an emergency fund is critical. It relieves stress before it even occurs. This is important to me as a mother and wife as I worry. I loved his distinction of the genders and their money concerns in this areamen are task-oriented and women are security based. I find that to be true. He tells the guys that it is one of the best investments they will ever makeHappy Wife, Happy Life.
I loved Eamon from "Hello" and Sean's love for his sister is well portrayed. Sukie is written like someone you want to hug and make your best friend forever. This is a very sweet story with a "kleenex required" label.
Cyn and Parker meet through odd circumstances. She was in the middle of a heated argument with one of the club bouncers - and in Parker's opinion holding her own against the muscle bound hulk. Parker intercedes and invites Cyn to join him in the VIP room and proceeds to enjoy a stimulating conversation with her all the while loving the fact that she's either clueless about his fame or simply doesn't care about it. Parker's determined that Cyn is the woman he wants to share his life with and Cyn who's never considered dating white men is rethinking her `policy.' Before they can truly get to know each other or exchange information, Cyn receives a call from Miller and has to go see to her friend. He's run across his ex lover and is very upset. MeShell and his love of cross dressing annoys Miller but he still sticks around to make sure that Miller is okay and get the goods on where Cyn had disappeared to at the nightclub. Cyn doesn't discover that Parker is so well known until MeShell hands her a magazine with his picture on the cover. Dare she dream of a happily ever after with her own `Prince?'
You first meet the somewhat unenlightened Remi in Without Reservations. He is angry and angsty and not at all impressed with his best friend Chay's choice in partner. After being turned into a werewolf in this 1st book he is working on being the best were he can be and look out for his younger brother. The relationship between Remi and his brother Sterling is central to the book and a lot of Remi's motivations and decisions revolve around being there for the younger sibling. He is such a great character always making sure Sterling has somewhere safe to go and be away from their abusive father. Under all that front is a sweet guy. There is also a mystery that unfolds involving Remi's past. I think if I had read Without Reservations 1st I would have perhaps not warmed up to Remi as quick as I did. He is cocky and has this veneer of bravado but he is also very sweet and loving. One of my favourite characters.
4927 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Emma is so much fun and has such an amazing personality, she grabs you from the beginning and holds on tight right through the end. Fabulous series!!
6. Sherrilyn Kenyon's Fantasy Lover - Dark Hunter series with shifters, vamps and Greek gods. The first book is not as good as the rest- it just gets better and better.
+ Claudius
The Final Verdict:
She and her daughter, Krista, have had a beautiful relationship for the last 18 years, but her situation will force her to retract a lie, which will affect their relationship and upend another family. Still, she shares her apologetic secrets with everyone, then takes a leave of absence from her job and travels to places she only dreamed about; trying to live the rest of her life in six months. Petra encounters people from all walks of life, experiences something that happens once in a lifetime, and has an epiphany. But she still has to come home. Initially, I could not feel Petra's desperation but, I realized at this point, Petra did not feel her own desperation. Her actions were sporadic and she took risks that were completely out of character, or maybe because of the prognosis, took risks that unveiled her true character. This theory made this a more embraceable read and allowed me to grasp a fuller understanding of Petra's emotional state.
8033 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Secrets, lies, and love are just a part of plot of this romance novel. Characters are well developed and interesting.
7829 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked that the book showed the emotion and the honest liking and friendship between the two men...not just the lust and physical desires. They were so much a part of each others lives I could understand how Mav could overlook his real feelings for Duke. I liked that though they each had confusion and conflict in the relationship there were no outside influence in the form of other potential lovers. They dealt with their problems one on one and Mav wasn't so stubborn that he refused to reconsider his position on the relationship to the point that the friendship was destroyed. The ending was very satisfying. They discovered that the unknown is often more frightening than the reality. A truly great read.
Since it's such a short story to say any more would give it away. What I will say is nothing is as it seems and expect the unexpected.
7065 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maybe my opinons are not the same as others. But I find if i pay attention to all the feedback that is so so i would really miss some great books. My opinon just differs is all. Buy this and you won't be disappointed i wasnt.
A human can only become a vampire if they contain a rare blood antigen, and each vampire has one human with the antigen (a chosen) whom they feel drawn to protect. A government agency, DPI (department of paranormal investigations), is out to capture and make lab rats out of every vampire possible and they're not above using The Chosen to do it. And if they can't capture, they don't hesitate to kill.
I always start at the beginning, so this was the first book I read, and I plan to read the rest of them. It was a flawed gem, but well worth the purchase.
8359 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really liked the books by Elizabeth Lennox. They can be read as a stand alone book. You don't have to read all the books in the series to know the characters. The sex scenes are great but not disgusting. I cannot wait to read more.
5625 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good can't wait till I read it
Canton Plantation, Carrie's home, is turned into a field hospital. During a brutal battle 9,000 Americans died and many others were wounded. The dead were buried on a neighboring plantation. Several years later, when the dead soldiers were in danger of being plowed under by the plantation's owner, Carrie reburied many in her own personal cemetery where she carefully tended the graves.
901 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good!
6. The Poverty of Philosophy, p. 149 (takes into account the changes and corrections introduced by Marx into the copy presented to N. Utina in 1876).
Keep up the great work Ms. D.
5083 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I'm in the mood for light and frothy, I devour these types of books. I really did enjoy this one. Both MC's were likable and I particularly liked the H's devotion to the h.
6276 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ellie, Jen and Mara are three friends that are realizing that marriage is not all it's cracked up to be. Ellie finds a rather racy email intended for her rather straight laced husband and realizes that the picture perfect marriage she thought she had was anything but. Ellie is not alone in love's woes; two of her friends Jen and Mara are finding there are indeed thorns amongst the roses of love when "cheating clauses" and ex girlfriends suddenly make a return into their romantic relationships. These three women are going to get through their trials and tribulations together offering plenty of advice and laughter.
2. Marxism: Philosophy and Economics, Thomas Sowell, p. 109
There are issues in the book with which I disagree with Mr. Levin. For example, he seemed to be contradictory in his commentary on Korematsu v. U.S. A main contention of the book is the problems with judicial activism and the Court not deferring to the Executive in areas in which it should. Then he cited Korematsu, which was essentially a case where the Court did defer to FDR regarding the internment of Americans of Japanese ancestry during WWII. I think that internment was terrible, but I do not think that this decision was judicial activism. It certainly seemed to be a case of deferring to the Executive.
* The 69th Golden Globes - What Went Down, by the Editors
4219 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A factual account of the air war in France during WWI. The author has the background and ability to present his story well. This book dovetails well with the non-fiction work provided through Amazon.
I liked the plot. It was interesting and intriguing. So overall, this was a good novella. But I liked the first two better.
Chris Gregory, author of Straight Like a Sapling, and Buckshot Pie, Semper Pi Publishing, Tekoa WA
8367 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this story from beginning to end and for a short story at that. I liked the characters, both are strong in their own way.
I Highly recommend this book to all !!
There is a brief question and answer section at the end of the book in which Abagnale decries the leniency of our American penal system; surprisingly, he prefers the French method, which reminded me a lot of the dungeons in THE GULAG ARCHIPELAGO. Also, don't expect to see much of Agent O'Reilly. This is a first person account for the most part, with only an occasional reference to the F.B.I. agent's dogged determination.
If all the machines created throughout the history of man were to have been kept within the confines of the minds of their creators, that is never manufactured, would such machines be imputed with value in a Marxist sense? Yes, they should equal the POTENTIAL value of their labor.
I find this to be fairly accurate! While I was reading I was trying to guess who was what disorder and came fairly close! I found it so interesting that an author would be able to include such adult topics into a kids book.
We are told from Becky's view her father wanted a son, yet after 4 girls he rejects his last daughter because she isn't the son he always wanted, though the father never really says this and seems only upset with Becky's immaturity and childish actions toward a neighbor's son.
7739 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book was very interesting to read. The storyline was all written and I wait to read the next exciting adventure.
263 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book taught me so much! I learned more from this book about how to hear GODS voice than from any other source. I highly recommend reading this, as the information is so valuable and makes you think about a lot of things. A MUST read!!
Sometimes, foreign words' homonymic relationship to our own can lead to deceiving and deceitful connotations. In this book, curse is translated as a fuk. Of course, if you mumbled the same in English, it would not mean a curse, but would be interpreted as a spoken curse. Cute portmanteau. Sometimes, jumping in and out of the languages creates a unique rhythm. This book has its own rhythm, one not experienced in either language alone. That is part of the magic. That is part of the charm.
1491 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a superb story. Hooked in in an kept me till the last page. I was really surprised!!! The characters are so strong and the mystery was great. I recommend for all to read. I usually read urban fantasy, fantasy knights and gools. But this was a wonderful book and a great mystery!!!!
5730 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed Vol 2 as much as I did Vol 1. The mysteries were quite interesting for having been written in the early 1900's.
When the Japanese invade Malaya, Philip discovers that his friend has taken advantage of his trust to help him gather intelligence to help the invasion, Philip has to make hard choices about how to express his conflicting loyalties.
7211 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed reading this book about Jane & Antonio who are both incredibly sexy by themselves and together. Jane and her business partner Lily own a party planning business called R.S.V.P., and Lily and Dirk, Antonio's brother, planned this birthday celebration for Antonio. It's a mascaraed/BDSM weekend where the invited guests stay at the estate for a fun filled party experience. So all guests are wearing partial masks, so every one is held in secrecy and anything you do or don't do is kept private by your mask. During the intro performance Jane is getting highly aroused, and Antonio walks up behind her and starts whispering suggestive things in her ear. Read this story because it will turn up the heat, because its a scorcher. Looking forward to reading the next two books in the series. Enjoy!
It wasn't a bad read for me and I still enjoyed it. However, I love Blade's story more within the series 'Tasting Candy' that man was so sexy within that book. But, this story held its own. Its good to read best friend to lovers story.. I also enjoy their family with all 3 books. I would recommend the series, but I'm stuck on Blade so I might not be the best person to recommend right now.
9626 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I simply loved "Finding Margo" and I am so glad that I didn't heed the bad reviews and went ahead and bought it. I would not have cared to meet the meek and conventional Margo in England but I would have loved getting to know the free-spirited, open-minded, and adventurous Margo that she became in France.
Some of the twists, I didn't see coming, but they fit well with the storyline, and made sense to the plot. Castillo, the evil dude, and his "scion" Damon were not as predictable as bad guys go. Castillo did show his sneaky side, and played the bad boy to the end. Once again, Ms. Cameron gives us a strong female character that is central to the story. Tori makes her own decisions, and faces the bad guy more than once without flinching (well not too much). The heat between Tori and Michael is intense, and the love scenes are five alarm scorchers. I found a touching sense of sympathy, though, when she showed a vampire funeral for one of the characters. I don't think that has ever been touched on in vampire fiction before. Usually, they die, and dissolve or turn to dust and thats it. Not here, but then I've come to expect that for this author.
4097 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I am a scientist and do not like magical explanations of natural phenomenon. They are too limiting. This book explains vampires, dragons and other beasts of nightmare with a minimum of hocus pocus and does so on different worlds and in different times
The audiobook of Living Dead Girl is read by Kate Reinders. I thought her narration was perfect at capturing the tone and emotions of the story.
Rafe Bettencourt, Belle's brother Brian's best friend, has been a longstanding friend of the family and the object of Belle's fantasies since she was twelve years old. It wasn't until five years ago that he began to view her as a desirable woman - before that she was simply Brian's little sister and a whole lot of fun to torment. Rafe's perfectly aware of Belle's anal retentive, control freak nature but that's a trait he's begun to find very alluring about her - there's nothing he'd like more than to strip her naked and make her lose control.
6816 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Not crazy about it
5007 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the things I most enjoy about the Kindle is its capacity to hold multiple translations of the Bible along with study guides. This allows me to study the scriptures without a bunch of heavy books scattered all around. I also appreciate that Kindle editions of the Bible don't seem to be carelessly edited. You don't find weird typos commonplace with too many other digital renditions of written works.
3268 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read many Decker/Lazarus books and knew they met during a rape investigation .. And here it was! It was great to see where it all began! The characters seem like old friends and the plot kept me guessing, as always. Faye Kellerman is an outstanding author. I would recommend any of the many books of hers that I have read. When I see she is the author, I know I will enjoy the book.
For me, this story and these characters continually felt like they wanted to burst into something more, which was a little frustrating.
5510 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series is super! Each story has such a great hero and heroine. They each a have a fun quirky storyline. The sex scenes are hot! Loved being in bear creek for a few hours. Will definitely be buying more Lori Wilde books.
9267 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book. The characters were great and the story line was good. I couldn't put this book down until I finished it.
Captain Sevan Vasil has been having these erotic dreams for 6 months. 6 months of these strange yet powerful erotic dreams where the dreams seem so real. Sevan wonders if he has dreamed this woman to life because the woman on his comm screens allowing him to make an emergency landing on her planet. Sevan believes this woman could be his mate but thinks fate would be cruel to show him something that he could never have because he is a were-lion and he knows he can never risk having children or getting married.
531 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Read all three in this series. Each one better than the previous one. Can't wait to start the next series.
don't read this at work tho ;) better read at home where you can jump your partner (or BOB) when finished.
3529 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed the book. Just about anything Mr. Levin writes is excellent.
"A new $28,000 car will lose about $17,000 of value in the first four years you own it. To get the same result, you could toss a $100 bill out the window once a week during your commute."
I waited to post this until I had read all eight titles offered by Audible. Please, get more soon before I have to be committed - I'm addicted to this series far more than I ever was hooked on the Sacketts by Louis L'Amour.
"That's what I thought." ***
If you like this book, you should also read the sequel, Faith Works: The Gospel According to the Apostles ; for the contrary view, read Absolutely Free: A Biblical Reply to Lordship Salvation and So Great Salvation .
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7220 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this story very much. One night is not enough! I want to read what happens next and I just know it's a good ending.
I am looking forward to book 3 Wanda really needs a little HEA!!
I really liked the writing style. The author has a nice style that keep the story moving at a steady pace and not to much fluff.
5918 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good quick read. I could not put it down, had to see what happened next.
4387 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 An intriguing start to another wonderful series by Kallysten. The author introduces a triad of characters that I am eager to see find their happily ever after. It is a delightful introduction to Lisa, Brett, and Leo.
The Heat of the Knight is a tantalizing tale of love and lust. Beckett is a tortured hero that appealed to my romantic soul, and his love for Christiana was genuine. The heat in the title is aptly featured in the story with scenes of m/f/f/f and anal sex. I highly recommend The Heat of the Knight for those who like their historical romance mixed with a great deal of erotica.
449 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What's happening in the wider world around this woman sort of sneaks up on you as you read and you realize this is a novel that captures the whole horror of what was our civil war in the United States.
This book introduces the main characters of Kaylee (the main character), her best friend Emma, Kaylee's cousin Sophie, and Kaylee's Aunt Val and Uncle Brendon and mentions Kaylee's classmate, Nash.
9219 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The author seems to feel that if it can be said once, it needs to be said five times. the characters talk about what they want to do over and over. the author tells you who the "bad" guy is. The characters are 2 dimension. no surprises in this book. could not get past the half way mark in reading it. deleting it as soon as I can
After launching her curse, Ariadne sailed away from Naxos to the far distant island of Albion. In the following years, disaster after catastrophe destroyed cities and crops and lives throughout the Aegean as the labyrinths failed. Finally, the Aegean world was wracked by the ten year Trojan War, spreading Trojan refugees throughout the known world.
9056 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This starts off with promise: a Wulfen couple cannot procreate., and their caring Alpha wants to help them. Seth (alpha) comes upon a wreck and saves the infant daughter, Sommer. Fast forward twenty-six to a beautiful young woman starting her own catering company. Seth's son Caleb has always been in love with Sommer and was just waiting for her (nine years his junior) to grow up. He's determine to make her his mate. Meanwhile, Sommer has an aggravating problem, she doesn't understand networking. This irks me throughout the book, her inability to accept help from the Alpha, her parents and Caleb.
Briggs brings a lush, atmospheric feel to this particular story ("Though he smelled of anger, he also smelled like spring rain, wolf, and man"), as well as some unexpected plot twists and an ending that paves the way for future stories about Anna and Charles. And she does a good job dealing with the concept of "omega wolves" -- sort of a lupine "class clown" of very low rank -- and their importance to werewolves.
7667 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Daniel Gardner hasn't seen Trey Erickson for fifteen years - since Trey ran away and joined the army while Daniel was still a teenager - leaving him heartbroken and confused. What Daniel hasn't ever figured out is whether Trey was running away from the tragedy that destroyed his family - or running away from Daniel himself.
9062 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story was good I just wished Sommer wasn't such a pain in the ass. She started out whiny and the more I thought she would grow up she really didnt. Please don't take this as a bash, the book was great just her whining was annoying.
It is a thriller and a horror story. The tale unfolds with so much mystery, sections of the story delivered one chunk at a time, that you're held captive to its pages simply out of a desire to find out why something happened in a previous chapter. It's one of those books that keeps you saying, "Okay, just one more page and then I'll mow the lawn." And you keep saying it over and over until you're at the last page, not knowing how you got there so quickly.
Anyone after 1847 could have demolished Marx's materialist philosophy (which is where "productive forces" comes from) by noting the above objections to Marx's handmill/steam mill observation, thereby sparing us three volumes of Capital. In fact, someone did just that...Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, and Marxists (or whoever "Marxists" really are) pretend Proudhon didn't demolish Marx.
Halt and Horace are on their way again, and Will is...
5588 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Apologize, Apologize is an off beat debut novel by Elizabeth Kelly. The audio version which I listened to was fairly well done by Jeff Woodman.
Two killers for hire in different parts of the world, Frank Jolino in Boston and German terrorist Ernst Stahl seem to connect to each other's thoughts and worlds as they are committing their latest 'assignment'. Needless to say, it is an experience the other cannot understand. But the psychic connection is there and continues to get stronger.
4206 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have yet to read a book by Maggie that i am disappointed in! She never fails to drag me into her world and i leave it with tears and kicking and screaming wanting to stay. I read these books many years ago and love that they are all together in a collection now! I cant wait to read the twins books as i never did when they came out. Now.. what am i going to do till the next Maggie book comes out? lol
4390 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a short short story that I assume sets the scene for future stories and it does this really well. You get a good picture of the club and what it's like and who it's for. It introduces the characters. We first meet Brett and Lisa and find out a bit about them and how they feel about one another and then Leo enters the mix. We find out Lisa and Leo have a past. The three spend the night together which manages to not just be hot but tender and loving as well. The story ends with their journey together beginning. It was well done. A good read.
My copy of Secrets of Six-Figure Women is dog-eared, underlined, written in the margins and covered with sticky notes. I've used it in the question and answer portion of my seminars and have recommended it as a group read for leaders. Let me ask you: Are you earning and saving for the lifestyle you want to be consistently living and enjoying?
8348 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this is another part of the family group read them in order
2017 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The ending of this book wasn't quite as exciting as the first two, but it was still good and had plenty of excitement and action throughout. It keeps the story going, deepens the plot, and is a good bridge to the next book that I can't wait to read.
7375 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved the sweetness displayed between Josh and Rebecca. The bond of friendship Rebecca shared with Booker and Delaney was and is a rare find. This is a real gem of a must read, I hope you will agree.
304 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great
I don't want to say too much more, as it is a short novella. But it is a great lead into the first book ...
4551 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A fast-paced paranormal chick-lit that will you have you shaking your head and laughing at all the shenanigans. This one is not as funny as the first but it is still as good...character personalities really make a difference. This book is Nina's story and is chalk-full of her abrasive, obnoxious, foul-mouthed sarcastic humor.
7389 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 very good read
2375 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 First, let me say that I think asking for input at the beta level is an exciting development.
Captain Sevan Vasil works for the Commission those who rid the earth of Supernatural's but...they didn't realise he was one too. His test was negligible and he slipped through the net. Sevan for the past 6 months has had dreams of a woman that was perfect for him. His only problem was he was a werelion and could not trace her in case his supernatural abilities were found out.
225 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. Love all the Rosato and Asspciate series
Like in the other books in the series, the family (in the case of werewolf, the pack) is a main value: old good feelings and the idea that you are stronger if you lean on your pack. And they are also a great source for other stories in the series (I will look forward for Sterling and Rhys's story, and who will be Matt's mate?)
Rory isn't sure he trusts or believes the magician, but there does seem to be a few creepy things trying to attack him. Whether or not Rory is ready or even interested in the adventure, Bridget is ready to kick some butt, starting yesterday. Now Rory has to worry about navigating a world no one else can see, saving it and the world he knows, and keeping Bridget safe. He's got his work cut out for him.
Sevan cannot believe his eyes and ears when his mysterious angel answers his distress call. Even more amazing is that she isn't going to let his vessel land, but after some discussion back and forth, they are allowed to land with very specific rules and instructions. Once Sevan and Lorelie come face to face, the pull is almost stronger than it was in their shared dreams. Sevan and his crew quickly learn of the danger that surrounds Lorelie and her people--all because of that misbegotten decision made by Earth long ago. Someone or something wants to keep Sevan and Lorelie from coming together, by any means--even death. Will the connection and love that Sevan and Lorelie discovered in their dreams be enough for them to fight and win against a powerful and wicked being?
But it is more than that. It is alos the story of being caught and punished in some of the worst prisons in Europe, and some of the most humane. It is the story of how a boy becomes a man in spite of himself, and learns to value himself and others.
Zoe never sees the Doctor's face. He stays in shadow and darkness, only his large, strong hands visible, resting on the desktop under the direct light of a lamp, hands still and folded neatly, even as he pulls the strings, making Zoe act according to the experiment's protocols. Zoe is never told the object of the experiment.
Enjoy it.
7584 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It drags a bit, but it is still a great read and I'm glad I got it.
9152 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The book started out ok, but it got monotonous after awhile. I got really tired of all the bird references about flying straight, etc and then all the honor this and dishonor that. I'm glad I didn't spend any money on it. I won't go for a second.
Whispering Mountain
3577 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This description is very good - pretty much tells you the entire story. This was quite an unusual one - you don't usually have an opium eater/drug addict as the hero of the story, but it worked here. Both are tortured souls seeking a happier life. This is by no means a cheerful book, but love triumphs at the end.
Then a charging horse and rider are upon Karigan. The rider is dying, impaled with two black arrows in his back. He, Fryan Cobblebay, asks Karigan if she will take a message to King Zachary in Sacor City for love of her country, a message that could mean life or death. Karigan agrees. The messenger has Karigan take his broach and tells her to beware the shadow man.
2116 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A romance, slow starting but you fall in love with the story. After you read about the wagon train and crossing the west
4. Anya Bast's Witch Fire (Elemental Witches, Book 1) - romance with a little more substance
Originally known as Thefacebook.com, it was launched on 4 February 2004 from Mark Zuckerberg's dormitory room at Harvard. In the beginning, it was only available to those with Harvard eMail addresses. From such small beginnings, the site has grown to have around 500 million members today.
The book is broken up by cultural group, with a brief explanation of each culture followed by a few stories. The stories tend toward the macabre at times, though overall they aren't any worse than Grimm's. You'd probably want to read over them before reading them to children, though. Just to make sure.
5860 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a joy to get all these stories in one collection. I have enjoyed them immensely. I have spent many hours reading this winter, there is nothing better on a cold day than a cup of tea and a good book.
8397 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I picked this book up expecting certain things but to get a book that was fun to read and had many funny moments was a delight. I was addicted from the first page to the last page. Main female character is edgy yet has a soft side. The male character doesn't stand a chance. The supporting characters help to add spice and humor.
9371 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It was a great book. I had lots of fun reading this one. The love that you see is so wonderful!!!
2274 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One thing that most humans have in common is a religion of one kind or another. If an unexplained event, good or bad, occurs in your life, then you can blame, or thank, one of your long dead ancestors. On the other hand you may want to thank, or blame, some sort of deity, any number of Gods or perhaps one Supreme Being. It seems that this concept has been around for a very long time, possibly ever since humans first evolved a mind capable of abstract thought. But why do we even have such thoughts?
9134 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of my favorite books of the series. Lots of hot men and drama to delve into. I wasn't completely crazy about the main plot of Glory's fade diet, since it was a major part of the book focused on her body image obsession. I'm sure most women can relate, unfortunately I read books to escape reality, & this one just kept pulling me back into it. I love the fact that we start to see Rafe "Valdez" more than her canine bodyguard. He starts to slowly spend more time in his yummy human form and becoming more of a real romantic contender for the next book.
8783 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lovely fantasy of Christmas love developed around a mysterious Charles Dickens unpublished story.
Of course, 'The Dickens' isn't real, but it's believable.
376 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It is a good book to read in order to know what is behind a lot of the failed socialist/communist government and how to avoid entering into that trap, however in the US we dived in thanks to Obamacare. Karl Marx was a bit of a punk. He is responsible for the death of so many people in this world. It is astonishing.
"The pump and pull was like a hammer striking the golden frames of angel wings, pounding them into shining, glinting pennons. Perspiration sheened our bodies and our breath grew harsher as we bent our backs and worked the forge, and then the wings began to beat, trying to take flight, moving faster and faster, and we seemed to lift right off the ground, right off the pillows, and bedding, and hang there transfixed as warm, white Halle-fricking-lujah surged through.
2399 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Anyone using Doug as a reason to pretend to write should be ashamed, not Doug, and wrong. Sorry, it is all the same.
I did have a few issues, though. Remi and Jake were introduced in the previous book and while Jake was at most an ancillary character, Remi was more of a secondary character and was given more story time. The Remi of that book is virtually unrecognizable in this one, though. Some of his less pleasant actions and reactions in that one are explained, but there isn't enough to warrant the complete shift of personality to a loving, giving person who's first and last concern is for his brother. I liked him a lot more, don't get me wrong, but the inconsistency in his character was a problem for me.
1582 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great book by Julie Garwood didn't want to put it down like the series because the characters carry over from book to book
The Philo Vance series was extremely popular in its day. In fact, several movies were made featuring the character and at least two of the novels in this collection were written so that they could be made into films. I've read the the reading public's taste changed, so these novels fell out of favor. I have no trouble believing that. There may have been a period where they were all out of print for that reason.
Images of the other books in the set can be found when you click on "Look inside" on the image of the cover of these books:
9973 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Plot takes a while to become clear, but once it gets going it was very enjoyable
I liked the book, and I use it as a reference. It is a bit repetitive and long, if read front to back.
844 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This set of books called "the sisterhood" is terrific. I am going on book 4 in only 10 days. I really enjoy the characters and the plots for the women to seek justice are incredible. On to the next.
I enjoyed the book but I felt that the leading characters were not so fully fleshed out. Conner gave up his hate alittle to easily. While not as good as SPEAK NO EVIL it is still a very good read.
8865 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have never, NEVER, found anyone who writes Regency romances with such a sprightly and comic touch as Georgette Heyer, so when her novels showed up at the Greater Phoenix Digital Library, I was elated. I have not read her mysteries, so thought I would give this one a try. I enjoyed it very much. I was sure I'd guessed whodunit, but I was wrong. I did note the characters were all stereotypes, but she writes so capably and with such humor that the character types just add to the fun. Another reviewer mentioned Lola reminding her of Eustacie from The Talisman Ring, and she absolutely pegged it.
This is a dark and haunting book. It will not make you happy to read. Page by page, Scott shows us more sadism and mind control, how he makes Alice fear not just for her life, but for that of her family. How he controls every aspect of her life, from what she eats to where she goes. This is a disturbing book that utterly lives up to its name as Alice floats somewhere in between true life, her previous one, and the one Ray has made for her, where everything from her name to her clothes to her size has been altered, distorted, turned inside out.
8771 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Just finished reading this for the second time, and realized I had forgotten to review it. I love this world Mr. Tuttle has created. The characters are colorful and at times bizarre. The city is dark but beautiful. My only complaint is I would like to see a bit deeper into Markhat, what drives him, what's in his past? And Mama Hog, what's her story? As for the Cadaver Client, it is a fun mystery with a spooky twist. I won't detail the plot, but rather say that this is a series that is well worth picking up, especially if you're looking for something a bit different.
4761 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Spring, 1876, Colorado
Anyway, Wildwood Dancing, for me, is the type of book that is worth staying up all night to finish (which I did, against the influence of some pretty heavy medications...) My first time reading, there were parts that caught me so off guard that I literally screamed. Wildwood Dancing will certainly not collect dust on my bookshelf, and I recommend it to anyone, young and old, looking for a dreamy romantic fairy-tale. And I would also rec commend reading other books by Juliet Marillier, especially Daughter of the Forest.
Let me get this straight. An 60-year-old, twice-divorced, unemployed (by choice, having determined his EMPLOYERS to be "stupid" and "jerks") car lot security guard who lives with his parents (supposedly helping Mom after Dad suffered a stroke but in return for a few chores and errands apparently gets room and board, gratis*) takes it upon himself to stick his nose into two murder cases simply because he went to school 40-some years earlier with the victims?
The story has eccentric characters, mystery, different threads which come together neatly in the end.
8431 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Another addition to her series that is a nice, short read. Even though the story is short, the characters are well written, believeable and have personality. The story draws from her series and while you can read it alone it is best read with the first of the series. Tad is a great male Alpha and Missy is a strong female Omega. There is enough tension between characters to keep you reading beginning to end without putting it down.
The Winter Murder Case - 1939
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He states, "No promise of salvation is ever extended to those who refuse to accede to Christ's lordship. Thus there is no salvation except 'lordship' salvation." (Pg. 34) Later, he affirms that he is "committed to the biblical truth that salvation is forever," a doctrine also known as the perseverance of the saints: "the point is... that those whose faith is genuine will never totally or finally fall away from Christ." (Pg. 105)
8181 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I should not have ordered this (but I did unknowingly). It is terrible: filthy language that belongs in the gutter. G-d forbid that my grandchildren should see this. I certainly won't order another copy! I don't know what sort of person would stoop so low as to read this kind of gutter stuff.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone beginning to look into field medicine, energy work, or wanting to see how science really works.
There are family secrets revealed along the way including one that may explain why some of the characters do what they do; on the other hand we cannot be sure since memory is never completely reliable. Enright's haunting prose is also often beautiful. After the birth of her daughter Rebecca, Veronica gets back her sense of smell with an "aromatic rush." At Liam's wake Rebecca must see her mother as a "mislaid giant." Veronica has larged-boned "transvestite ankles." She reminds the reader that there are so "few people given us to love. . . And if you can, at nineteen, count the people you love on one hand, you will not, at forty, have run out of fingers on the other." On the other hand, you do not always like the people you love. One of the most touching scenes out of many occurs when Veronica's old mother finally goes to bed the night that her son Liam lies in a coffin in the downstairs living room. Veronica notices that she sleeps on her own side of the bed, leaving plenty of room for a husband dead many years.
Shayna
3105 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I expected alot more from this book than I got. So much more could have been explained that wasn't that would have made this book better. I came away from this book still in a fog about the characters and their lives. Are they staying together?not?maybe? Does anyone know they are gay? I'm just confused. You decide for yourself, I'm stumped.
7680 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This writer seemed to know what he was doing, but he forgot one of the most important rules. The rule is show me, Don,t tell me. When someone describes a conversation instead of showing the conversation, you know the point has been missed. I couldn't get past the first few chapters.
9613 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thought this was a great book and well written. It was a quick read and the plot went along nicely.
Most readers wouldn't continue reading this book from chapter 3, it was hard to absorb, not because the book itself was bad, but because the story was realistic, it could happen to anyone.
Jim Richards is 60 years old, has only one friend and drinks 6 beers a night (he prefers to drink 8 but he's unemployed now) and he also lives with his parents, but they didn't seem to have much personality or input. But it wasn't his character so much as the simple way that the story was told that lost me. When pondering on who the killer might be Jim thinks: "Honestly, I wouldn't know what a killer even looked like. All my crime books left that to my imagination. On TV, they were the last person you would suspect, not very outstanding looking" - and that's about the level of all the writing. It was too banal and I wasn't engaged. I let it go.
I give this book a good read rating.
6981 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 well written a good tale
Talia
Is Sowell correct? Was Marx merely being terse with his handmill/steam-mill analogy?
923 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Fun stories to read to my children. They are always asking me to read them a favorite from the book. Excellent writer Jacob Grimm. Every child should have someone read to them!
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4578 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Nina Blackman is your average urban woman, despite her friend being turned into a werewolf last year (in The Accidental Werewolf). She is just starting a new job as a dental assistant, when a patient accidentally bites her hand...no big deal, except that he is a vampire, and now Nina is too!
8016 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 At first I wasn't sure I would like this book. I started out confused as I read on it became clear. Have you ever what would happen if you found the person you had been having dreams of? How would you act around someone you felt you already knew? Mix that in with futuristic sify and what do you have? A good quick read once I was able to get past the preface all was good! I will defiantly read more in this series!
3359 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another entertaining western. Another good job by this writer. Here's another promising good book for you! It was for me and I enjoyed it.
So much is wrong with this book, yet I stayed with it until the end. Even though the dialogue was off and the author didn't convince me the time period was 1835 London, I loved the characters and the mystery behind them. It was a painful page-turner, because some of those passages were painful to read. Yet, I couldn't stop if I wanted to.
4842 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lise Funderburg's memoir of the final two years of her father's life is layered with personal, cultural and historical meaning. Against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, Funderburg relates with eloquent prose the often difficult but always loving relationship with her father.
The Travels of Tom Thumb
Last thing before I quit babbling here, this author is very good at cliff hangers. The stories are highly, highly predictable, but well timed tidbits keep one engaged anyway...
I eagerly await the next novel by this clearly gifted writer!!!
6435 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is my first Guild Hunter book.( I've only read her Psy Changeling books.) Now on to the next book, which is the official first book of this series. I like the two main characters of this book. Can't wait for more.
Tad and Missy's story almost run side-to-side of Robyn and Keil's time-wise, so you get to see Tad's feelings on his sister's mating as well as his own. A sweet and likable character, I really enjoyed Tad. Missy was also a good character, determined and aggressive when it came to getting what she wanted (Tad) yet still soft and womanly. I'm looking forward to the next book!
5287 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0
Wicked Burn (4.5 stars)
"I should have fought harder for custody. But I'm just her aunt. I know the law. It was stacked against me." (Julia, page 59)
I loved the characters, but I loved the interaction between such complete opposites the best. Jo is an almost-normal girl who sees herself as a freak, and therefore plays the role to the best of her ability. Wyatt spends far too much time in his office making sure his business runs smoothly, and actually fired his mother once because she wasn't running a good business. But when these two get together, sparks fly. I loved their banter, their commentary while watching television or trying to figure something out.
4136 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 interesting concept
Writing Style 4.5/5.0 (Excellent)
7834 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Ugh. Bad. Terrible. Embarrassing. Offensive.
The heroine (or victim) is single-minded, foul-mouthed and stupid. Those are her best qualities. The accidental vampire bite plot is old hat and shows little imagination. Sorry Dakota - 2 stars. You can do better.
This is a must read is you're ready to know how cruel our little perfect world can be.
On a lighter note, the author does a wonderful job of presenting the characters.
I thought I'd be squicked because, hey, she lusts after a crash test dummy .... but the heat works really well.
7314 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book! Actually I loved the whole series and I highly recommend that you read them all!
Barnard doesn't know that Preacher's sister Loretta has kept their narcotics distribution business going, even expanding-AND about the devastating secret his wife keeps from him involving Preacher and a relationship that ended badly. Unknowingly, Bernard's life has deeply intertwined with Preachers. Preacher must continue practicing this new way of life with authenticity, knowing his loved ones do not believe it to be true. Through these struggles he learns that God forgives, supplies and saves those who ask for redemption.
The great attraction of this book is the essay by Chandler on how he writes, and what he thinks of other writers. After reading the esssay, I immediately ran out and bought Hemingway's "Farewell to Arms." Chandler thought that this book probably has the best prose of 20th century novels. In the essay Chandler tells us about his philosophy to writing crime stories, and he makes comments on other writers from Hemingway to British mystery writer Dorothy Sayers. It is a good essay by Chandler but short.
5956 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Please be aware that this novella is included in "Shifting Shadows" collection of stories. I had already purchased/read that and bought this thinking it was new material. No info available at time of purchase so I didn't know. Wasted my money!
8452 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 It was to short. And u don't know half of what was happening. The story could have been better. W as just crying because she was praying. Maybe I have to re-read to If I had known this was a manga story by an American, I would not have gotten it. It was a BIG disappointment. I guess you can't trust free stuff.
This is a very important and much needed book. I would encourage everyone to read it and encourage their members of Congress to read it and adopt the solutions provided.
Content: 4
To add to this mix it is time for the Wolf Games, a series of competitions between neighboring packs. Names are picked out of a hat to form the representing team and Erik and Maggie were chosen to go. The games were fun, looking for the clues and using their team members and resources as best as they could.
9808 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 a very good book to sit down with
1220 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Susan Wiggs weaves a marvelous tale with wonderful characters and vistas. This time it's the high seas with a mousy woman and a magnificent lion of a man.
Events unfold quickly, and the ending of the story is not a resolution so much as a beginning to an entire new set of complications.
Tori starts the story not really trusting Michael, and there is some backstory there that gets revealed as we read. Suffice to say, she gets a few surprises thrown at her as she learns what happened to her and one of the reasons she is so attracted to Michael. But then, there's a lot to be attracted to. Tall, dark and handsome fully qualifies here. And the secondary characters are so much fun to get to know. I think I'd like to meet Jonas (stage name Vlad)(yeah, exotic dancer) at the club. As good vamps go, he's a great one to have your back in a showdown. By the way, very hot dude too.
580 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The word on the street was that the new WSJ owner would ruin it, and now it seems that the Kindle edition (which had its own problems already, including the price) has been hit with a format change that is a huge downgrade in usability and convenience.
4001 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Science of Getting Rich was written about 1911, on year before the author died. This book is one of the earliest and best books on the power and abilities of the mind. The movie "The Secret" came about after the movie's producer Rhonda Bourne (sp?) read this book. Many present day, self-help, manifest your desires, authors use many of the ideas and concepts of Wallace Wattles. Wallace Wattles at the age of thirty was so poor that he often could not provide food for his family. For some reason he began to make observations of other people in his town and observed that not everyone was poor, some were very well off and that just hard work did not seem to be the reason why some people could accumulate wealth. He began reading the philosophers of his day but also made an in depth study of what were the difference in the thinking patterns of the poor and wealthy. This book is the result of that study. The book is dated but the basic principles are still relevant today. He laid the foundation for our current Law of Attraction authors. An excellent read if read carefully.
914 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Several old friends are revisited while reading this, as well as a few that I didn't know. Very fun read.
2561 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A wonderful follow on to the original Winnie-the-Pooh book. An equally wonderful ending for old poops like me.
8504 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 GREAT ... I love all word games and this was made for Kindle... although I too thought I was to enter the answer... guess that is the only draw back. No scoring... no paper... just FUN. TKS.
Reader's Paradise
Pre-nup takes a very clever look at the role the pre-nups takes in Ellie, Jen and Mara's lives. Yes, they are best friends and all have come to a crossroads of a sort - involving what else??? men, marriage and pre-nups.
Rating: R for Sexual Abuse of a child and Violence
Johnson also does a good job of filling us in on the backstory, weaving it into the storyline where it's appropriate. I do enjoy Walt and Henry's relationship. They're comfortable with their ethnic backgrounds and have flipped the Lone Ranger on his back. Their friendship is casual, honest, and deep. They know each other, their strengths and weaknesses.
To illustrate the impact of Facebook, the book opens with an account of how Oscar Morales, a civil engineer from Barranquilla, Colombia, formed a Facebook group in 2008 protesting the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. This Facebook activity quickly inspired massive, real-life protests against the leftist rebels. Yes, it's a dramatic illustration of how, in just a few years, Facebook has impacted on people and institutions around the world, by providing another effective communication medium.
Why is economic development so uneven around the world?
1167 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 My husband ordered this and said it really wasn't what he thought it would be. He didn't like it at all.
Years ago when I was in college I was waiting at a bus stop so I could go visit my dad at his school. A man whom I didn't know pulled off the road and asked me if I needed a ride somewhere. I shook my head and continued to wait for the bus. What would have happened to me if I'd gotten in that car? Would I be here now, reflecting on that seemingly insignificant memory?
8582 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 WHO DOESN'T LOVE THE BIG HOT AIR BALLOONS. CHARLIE IS PROTECTING ONE OF THEIR PILOTS, WHO WANTS TO SET A NEW RECORD. LOVE THIS SERIES.
I have another of this authors books on my Kindle so I don't scare easily. If you like adventure stories you will enjoy this book.
and other paranormal creatures.
5259 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 We have been debt free for years but I read it to see if I could learn something new, since I like Dave Ramsey's approach to money. I am considering giving it to our 30 something progeny. They are very financially responsible but there is always something new to learn.
1231 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Read it in school and liked it
REVIEW:
6241 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very well written hard to put down
402 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The idea of this book is simple enough: it's Marx's and Engels' concept and plan for a totally fair society where everything is shared and everyone is (supposedly) equal.
5582 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would like to recommend this to all western readers. It is exciting and keeps your attention. a good western
9810 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've never read Dante 's Inferno. The author, Mr. Wisehart, has matched the feel that was meant to be an uneasy journey for the travels of the four.
9014 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this book from a referral from a friend, and I'm glad I did. Strong characters, hot sex, mystery, sci-fi, it has it all. I liked it so much that I bought the next book in the series, and am waiting patiently for the third book. Nice pace read.
He doesn't address what to do if one is within 10 years of retirement and doesn't have decades to build wealth.
3523 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well written and I agree with the facts presented.
2.)Likable protagonists...Will, Halt, Horace and several others, who despite some questionable decision making during perilous situations, seem to have what it takes to eke out another survival. And what makes the difference here (at least to me) is the fact that the reader gets a nice feeling, a warm glow, when our heroes finally deliver the comeuppance to the bad guys.
7740 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This one kept my attention. It is fun to read of a hero who is 60 years old. Quite a change. Very interesting. easy to keep track of who is who except the killer. Makes it easier to follow. Would love to read more of Mr. Moats books.
The fourth section was a summary of the differences between communism and various other opposition parties, mostly socialists. He dislikes most of them because they do not go far enough in overthrowing the existing systems of government.
The four-star review.. rather than a five.. has more to do with knowing the area that was written about. Had the author actually traveled to the sites.. I think he would not have written some of the scenarios that he did. One would not travel to Corona.. and then.. buy a car to drive a few hours to get to Roswell.. only to spend one night in a hotel. I'm sorry.. that part of the story.. just.. seemed implausible. Also, one's cellphone's GPS locator would NOT work in 1947. lol. Little facts like that.. detracted from what could easily be a 5-star novel!
7480 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I haven't read a bad book yet by this author. Her stories are in depth without being redundant and the characters likeable and humorous.
F'ryan Coblebay. Man, I really like this character. Does it say something about me when one of my favorite characters is a ghost?
When her sister mates with old friend Tad Maxwell and becomes the Omega of the Whitehorse pack, she encourages Maggie to join the pack and live with them. Erik Costanov, Beta of the Whitehorse pack has been sent to pick Maggie up when she arrives and escort her to the pack lands. When Erik meets Maggie he realizes that she is his mate and he's excited but Maggie has issues and doesn't trust wolves. To add to her confusion because she has been added to the pack roster, she's chosen as a member of the team for the wolf games. The idea of being around so many wolves she doesn't know is scary but Maggie realizes this is her chance to be alive again and her wolf won't let her back down.
9247 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love it. The book was good and romancing. It was good for ur soul and to know that love don't matter what ur age u re
This is a must read is you're ready to know how cruel our little perfect world can be.
I have already given too much info....... Just buy this book!!! You will not be sorry, except for it to end!
4184 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the best book that I have ever read on living out the principle of Open Table. I love to read about someone who lives their faith, who puts verbs in their sentences, who know that to love Jesus is to try and emulate Him. Sara Miles answers the question of what it means to be inclusive, and she does it in the language of a real person, who forges ahead in faith. Reading this book you cannot say to yourself - well that's okay for a super woman but what does it have to do with me. Sara Miles is a real person.
3409 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This turned out to be my favorite story in the anthology, Hearts from the Ashes . I found the idea of an alpha and omega werewolf romance to be refreshing. Yes, Laney is very much like an uke in a traditional yaoi story - but, I like yaoi. He is a little effeminate, which may seem stereotypical, but there are men like this. Certainly not all gay men, or even all "bottoms." Yet, I rarely see readers griping about how so many romances have strong, handsome men either - why aren't they short and ugly to avoid being stereotypical? Because this is a fantasy romance not real life! Laney's clumsiness is a little over the top, but his relationship with Dev is sweet and hot. I would have liked the characters to be more developed, but this is a short story not a novel. Langley sets the stage for her "With or Without" werewolf series, which gets more depth in the next two novels.
But the thing I missed the most was that the reader did not get to experience Tad's "change" into a wolf. I felt that the whole story was leading up to him being "triggered", finding his mate, and being able to experience what it is to be a Wolf. And while it wasn't essential to the love story, for me it felt incomplete without it.
While an excellent resource for new Christians who seek to understand the basis of their new position in Christ, He Loves Me! also offers a healing balm for those wounded by works-based religious belief systems. A theme that occurs repeatedly throughout Jacobsen's works is that Christianity is not a religion, a set of rules that Christians must follow in order to please God. Rather, it is God's invitation to enter into a relationship with Him each day through the death of His son on the cross. It is refreshing to read a work from a man who is so clearly grounded in this truth and who proclaims it loudly.
Ill definitely be continuing this series. Mostly, it is the characters that drew me in and held me. They each have some flaw in their character that makes them human and easy to connect with. I am very curious to see where the author takes these characters that I grew attached to in such a short amount of time.
This story goes deeper than that, it is about acceptance and forgiveness as well determination to know what you want and going for it. It is for believing things that you may not want to see...
It's still one of the world's great newspapers, and it's
Let's begin shall we.
3728 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 it is a good book for tween boys. i would recommend it to other parents to buy for their kids
2770 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just loved, loved, loved this great fantasy book set in Transylvania. Jena is the second eldest of five sisters. They live with their father near the Wildwood, where the Other World is. On the Full Moon, they secretly go to visit the fairy land and dance the night away. But when their father falls ill and must go away for his health, her controlling cousin Cezar begins to take over the castle. Plus, there is trouble in the Other World. It's complicated, but in a good way.
1821 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this time round i believed scotte barrett's tale. the doubled addiction of the viscount is a great backing for the story and provides many a pleasant interlude
9089 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I picked this up as a Kindle Freebie....by the second chapter I was looking to see what other books by this author were out there so I could purchase them. I was so glad I waited until I finished before purchasing others. While the author has potential she rushes the story and didn't fully develope story or the characters.
The love that develops between Stella and Standing Bear occurs almost instantaneously and is not very convincing, just as the series of events that unfold once Stella returns to the wagon train, are somewhat unrealistic. Moreover, the ending is too convenient. Nonetheless, if you are willing and able to suspend disbelief for a little while, this story makes for a thoroughly entertaining read. Happy reading!
I'm giving only two stars because it was misleading and I am wasting time calling customer service, writing this review, wrapping the items back up, and then dropping them off to be sent. But they were worth the price and do look nice.
The reader will find that almost all aspects of society at that time were covered. Quite a number of the situations found during those times no longer exists, but on the other hand many do and for me it is interesting to note that mankind has not changed all that much down through the ages.
9185 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read all three in the Delver series and enjoyed them all. They were well written and unique. Jeff Inlo was able to create a world the reader can care about, and want to delve deeper into. All three books were well worth my time to read them.
2371 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My partner and I already have a great relationship. Still, this book took it to a new level. Hold Me Tight is not just for those looking to repair, but ALL couples. Easy to follow, lots of great stories, a real gem. I recommend this to EVERYONE. Thank you! :)
A great read for erotica and mystery/thrillers fans.
Characterization development is excellent and we are reminded that Russia had a large paranormal project trying to use Remote Viewing and other paranormal connections for national security - if you can see what the 'enemy' is doing literally/psychically in the room, as it were, what more do you need? You have the enemy's classified info without leaving a room.
Creating a pantry to aid local needy people is Miles' missionary contribution, but her becoming a visible presence to the downtrodden and dispossessed of her neighborhood is her greatest achievement. Her church never activle sought out the people who ultimately benefited from her food pantry. It was the pantry that brought people to her church and gave it an identity it likely never would have abtained had she not walked into the church's doors. We must all ask ourselves "what if Sara Miles had walked into our church? Would we be ready to accept her and her vision for serving the community?"
I did enjoy the tale, it kept me coming back until the end. If you are looking for some "alternate stimulation" definitely pick it up
From my perspective, the key concept in this book is that wealth building, (not just money, requires a two prong approach: inner work and outer work. Wealth building tactics and strategies are not likely to work without the inner work (addressing thoughts, feelings, beliefs and values) being done as well.
7156 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I like the series and each book is different. I enjoy the writers style and very few writing errors. Highly recommend.
Jim gets an e-mail from someone he went to school with and she thinks someone is stalking her, and has sent her threatening e-mails. She contacts Jim for help, but before he can respond, she's killed. He feels he needs to find out who killed her, and why. As the story unfolds, Jim learns that someone is killing people from his High School, and he has to find out who the other targets are and why. Jim soon finds a connection, then the killer sets his sights on Jim.
7704 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was ok, kept my interest, but nothing special.
7737 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow kept me reading faster.. and faster. kept me on the edge of my seat. when you come to the end it will shock you . Excellent read.
552 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Allison Brennan does it again with Sudden Death. It was nice to revisit the Kincaid family and finally get Jack's story. Megan was a great match for him; in work and in a relationship. Can't wait for the next one.
5354 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Eve never disappoints. Lila and Hunter were hot together. Love the fact that this beast of a man was able to find his princess. Lila was that for Hunter. After suffering a serious accident which left him seriously scarred, Hunter was a bear to deal with. Enter Lila to tame the bear. Lovely story. My one draw back was the grammatical errors, but still a fast paced good read.
Sara is hooked, and is soon a full-fledged member of the church, receiving Communion on a regular basis. Her desire to share the breaking of bread with those less fortunate becomes overwhelming.
I recommend this book.
Now, edisonades do not come from a literary tradition of deep philosophy, elegant poetry, or classical novels. They come from a tradition of dime novels, penny dreadfuls, pulp thrillers, and Edward Stratemeyer syndicated series. Their appeal is not so much literary as it is the living of a power fantasy. Wouldn't it be fun to whip together a wonderful spaceship? Wouldn't it be fun to whiz off to M-387? And _then_...
It's well known that Facebook has taken its lumps again and again for violating its members' privacy. What Kirkpatrick explains so well is that these crises were the inevitable result of Zuckerberg's passion for transparency. Transparency -- the sharing of information without limit -- is the principle at the heart of Zuckerberg's strategic vision. As Kirkpatrick notes, the young CEO truly believes that sharing information more freely and more widely, as enabled by Facebook, will make life on earth better. Though there are logical arguments against this proposition, it's difficult to argue with passion.
3619 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an outstanding book. Ms. Stanny takes a step-by-step approach to getting through your blocks to success. Not only does she reassure you that YOU can make 6-figures, but she gives examples of others who have and, most importantly HOW they have. And not just the usual "rags to riches" kind of people, but average, everyday people who made their work and their dreams WORK for them. Loved it and sent copies to six of my best women friends. :>
367 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I give this book the highest rating for its honesty about the goals of Engles and Marx. I was shocked at a number of the goals as stated and can see that those goals are being pursued in the United States of America at this time. But in the USA these goals are being masked in order to get them past the consciousness of the average citizen. It is good to go back to the original authors of this theory of society instead of having to rely on rhetoric that we hear today. The book is enlightening and increases my desire to vote for elected officials who will lead us away from comunism.
2537 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am a member of Weight Watchers and absolutely love the Hungry Girl website. So I was soooo happy when she came out with a cookbook. I have printed several of the recipes from her website, but it is handy to have them right at the tip of my fingers. I would recommend this book to anyone who was trying to change their eating habits to a better, more healthy lifestyle. Get two or three books and share with your friends, I did.
In one of the chapters Alice watches a talk show where a group of abused people are basically berated for enduring their abuse. After this story I wonder if we the unabused, really truly understand what abuse can do to someone, especially a child.
sexy and Jake's desire and concern for Remi is endearing. I love them
In Washington she joins Seattle Police Detective Zack Travis' investigation. They begin to work closely together to hunt the killer--and become romantically involved. Time is running out and Olivia struggles to solve the case and prevent more murders.
Riveting translation from the thoughts and words of that millennia ago culture of ancient Egypt.
I would certainly recommend this to WWII buffs or for someone looking for some insight into the life of a combat officer in WWII, not too mention a paratrooper to boot. A definite recommend.
Writing Style: 5 Stars
1671 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Devlin Johns is supposed to be meeting with Victor, the alpha of the wolf pack that resides in Asheville. However, when he arrives at the meeting site, he sees an omega being assaulted. While omega wolves are the lowest wolves of a pack, Devlin knows that they are still invaluable to the smooth running of a pack and deserving of protection. Getting in the middle of the ruckus, Dev stops the assault, which only re-directs the alpha's hatred toward him. Feeling a tingling along his spine, Devlin is both astonished and ecstatic that this unconscious omega might be his mate. It isn't until the omega wakes up that Devlin will know for sure.
Part retelling of the story of the Twelve Dancing Princesses; part reinterpretation of classic vampire lore, Wildwood Dancing is an eerie, atmospheric story of forbidden love, precious gifts, and otherworldly creatures.
3060 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written. Riveting. Great job.
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I will not hesitate to read the rest of Ms. Walker's THE HUNTERS Series. In fact, I think I'll head over to Amazon right now...
I've been looking for a current news blog. Now I've found it.
2718 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this book because it was recommended to me. It was an awesome read, sad yet an amazing story. Since I knew how this true story ended I was not as disappointed or maybe as sad. The way the story unfolds is incredible and I'm sure authorities dealing with tragic accidents have learned a valuable lesson.
While there were only two real characters in this book, they were both really well-developed. Alice was a great, relatable character, and I felt all of her pain and despair. Her voice was great and it was interesting to read about the things she notices about normal people, things all of us take for granted but she can't have anymore. That made me thankful for the life I have.
Another excellent Anita Shreve book, ALL HE EVER WANTED is unique in that the main character and narrator is a man. The story takes place in the early 1900's, and begins with a restaurant fire. The narrator had been eating in the hotel restaurant when the fire broke, and he relates to the event and his first glimpse of the woman who will eventually become his wife. What is important is the narration, as it gives the reader a very good observation of the character of this person, Nicholas Van Tassel, who will come across to most as learned, somewhat pompous and at times arrogant. His speech is, I felt, over the top, and this is what gives one the impression that he often times feels he's above everyone else (which is implied, not stated).
As a stand alone, this actually works. You don't need a lot of backstory to understand what's going on or why. I mean, it helps, but it isn't needed.
The problem is that Kindle Touch devices (and perhaps others, I'm just aware of how it works on my device) only display the 9 or 10 most recent entries. Each category in this blog is conveniently separated into is own section, but that also means that unless you are watching like a hawk as the blog is updated in real time, you're going to miss out on over half of the day's offerings. It's typically updated between 4:00 and 10:00 am eastern time, so you really need to be surfing it frantically by 6:00 am before the first group of categories disappear.
I wish this was stretched out more. Scenes of erotic sex seemed a bit fast, and rushed. Slowed down and expanded this would be a more wonderful romantic story. It pushes my boundaries when she writes about the Man-on-man scenes but they are romantic, sexy, and in a menage situation, and very well done.
Talk about volume? There are roughly twice as many words in the Sunday edition than in the book I labored over for two years (available on Kindle). Think of that: readers receive at least the equivalent of a book to read each day. Why I could match Jefferson's library at Monticello in less than a year from just this one source.
The plot was original with a gritty, noir setting. The fantasy world of Markhat was enthralling. Mr. Tuttle really knows how to draw the reader into a different world by showing the way things are, instead of just telling about it.
5636 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love all of Susan mallery's books. these were no exception. as you are reading them you feel like you knew the characters personally. makes you believe in happily ever after
6033 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 For Christina Marshall growing up with an abusive drunk of a father is sufficient reason to not want a man in her life. That doesn't stop her from being extremely attracted to two of her bosses, Jon and JT. She's heard the rumors about them sharing women and is trying very hard to convince herself that she isn't interested in the two of them - together.
I enjoyed the flow of this story it was very paced, never hurried, and somehow that fit into the theme of a books knitted around friendships. The message within the book for me (and I think for our author too, who had also lost a daughter), was the power of friendship. It's easy to get drawn into thinking we are the only ones dealing with certain pain and tragedy and when we open our eyes and our hearts find that there is a whole world of hurting out there, and together - we are stronger.
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Similarly, while Enright's Veronica may not be sure what happened in the past, has only the vaguest grasp of what is going to come in the future, and is somewhat hazy on the here and now--the portrait which emerges is a very convincing one of a real family.
2157 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Personally I find J. L. Langley's writing beautiful and easy to read. She has a wild imagination and a talent for portraying even the most fictitious ideas in a vivid and elegant manner. This book was, in my opinion, far superior to her first novel in this series: "Without Reservations". Though it is a continuing story, it branches off into a character that did not play a very large role in the first book nor was he highly thought of... We discover this character--Remi--to be far deeper and more complex than we had imagined! The tragedies in the telling of the tale are compelling and the dynamic between the werewolf aspect as well as his dominate/submissive relationship with his mate Jake, are among my favorite qualities of this novel! Suffice it to say, that I have read this book more times than I care to say, craving not only the extremely erotic romance of it, but the trials and tribulations where the good eventually conquers over evil! LOVE this book! Highly recommend it!
Not that Nathan's much better at communication, but at least he tries to talk to HER even if he doesn't clear up things with his family - not that they're listening to him anyway.
Page 138-Dave suggests keeping emergency fund in a Money Market account with no penalties and full checkwriting privileges
2010 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Both my wife and I have been reading through this series. We have enjoyed each book. The do not bog down.
3257 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Detective Peter Decker Is called upon to investigate a heinous, brutal rape of a young married woman in a remote yeshiva community. Jewtown, the police, and gentile neighbours called it. Normally, very few criminal reports came from this quiet, orthodox area. The police had been pursuing the Foothill Rapist who had committed crimes elsewhere. Law enforcement tried to make a connection, but religious beliefs, fear and embarrassment had sealed the victim's lips.
None of the characters is a stereotype; not one scene is over-the-top hystrionics. Good solid, vivid writing. I loved it.
APOOO BookClub
3910 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When Remington Lassiter was attacked by a rogue werewolf in "Without Reservation", J.L. Langley's previous novel, he was left shredded and near-death. Jake Romero, a werewolf who had been acting as a bodyguard for Keaton in that story, found Remi, recognized him as his mate, and gave Remi his blood to heal him. This also turned Remi into a werewolf himself. Remi was raised by an abusive father who is horribly homophobic. Remi tries to protect his younger brother Sterling from the father since Sterling still lives at home. Should Remi do anything to anger his father Dirk, it will be taken out on the Sterling. Unfortunately, Remi's closest friends are gay, and merely visiting them will anger the father.
The Narration: George Guidall was a good fit for Walt Longmire, through whose eyes the story is told. Guidall is not always my favorite narrator as he has a limited range. for this book, he put it to good use. However, most of his female voices sound very similar to begin with and over the course of the book lose their individuality.
5987 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the Mercy Thompson series and wondered how things were settled in Chicago. This was a great introduction to the Alpha and Omega series.
6750 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I look for bundled series for the Kindle and was pleasantly surprised with this one. A historical fiction featuring a heroine that is coming into her own, it manages to have romance without dragging sex into it too much (so far in the series) and a plausible mystery. It manages to keep the heroine within character for her timeline rather than making her a modern-day woman in a corset and bustle.
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F.B.I. special Agent Mike Daly is put on the case to track down Professor Stafford and retrieve the equipment.
I really enjoyed this book! Addie has such a hideous family. Her brothers tortured her like any brothers would, but her parents never lifted Addie up. They had dragged her down until she had no self esteem whatsoever. Will and Ed were the first men that Addie had encountered that ever made her feel like she mattered. The characters are well written and defined with fabulous chemistry, and the story never seems to have a dull moment. A recommended read!!
9587 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is simple, perfect, easy to read. Just read and apply. You are what do you think and how do you think. It is game of life
7954 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I gave it 3.5/5
- One semi-voyeuristic sex scene that's bizarre and made me a little uneasy while I was reading it.
6048 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Loved the characters and the story line was very good. The story felt rushed though. It would have been much better as a longer novel.
6180 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I think USA Today is great! But I have to say that I prefer the printed edition, I like to sit drinking my coffee reading the paper...
If it had been a full-length story, it would probably be my favorite Cantrell.
It's a wonderful, FUNNY and touching story. Her best friends Marty (the werewolf) and Wanda are here again too.
It's that well-known "it's-so-bad-it's-good" phenomenon. A couple of years ago I happened upon a Sci-Fi Channel offering about a guy who turned into a giant mosquito! Ha, ha! Did you see that one? Boy, it was so screamingly dumb! But it's fun to watch goofy crap like that occasionally because - well -- I'll just leave it to some psychologist to score a government grant some day and explain the why-we-like-bad-entertainment phenomenon.
1018 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 love the layout easy to read when you are on the go. Just enough news without too much editorializing. thanks
Four sentences in this book struck a very personal chord, thus it became a very engrossing, moving, heart-felt story.
More action... rushing against a timetable to find a balance for the magic so that people aren't destroyed. Trying to bring all the different species to an accord, and keeping the magic balanced is a hard act, even for a Delver who has experienced many things and grown much.
8807 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have subscribed to this blog for a while and it keeps getting better. I am glad Mr. Gallagher spends the time to give tips and hints to help us get the most from our Kindle. There is a wide variety of topics in the free downloads - from self-help, romance, children, mystery, religious, to business and other subjects. I think there are daily downloads, but since I don't keep my wireless always on, I am not sure how often he updates it. I know there are many interesting books that I have downloaded, and my Kindle library has lots of books waiting to be read. It is a great value and pays for itself on the first free download!
886 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A
8689 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Because it's not out of the realms of probability these days and not overly exotic. They are real people from different poles of ethnicity as well as nationality.
Enjoy!
"Thus it is slapping history in the face to want to begin by the division of labor in general, in order to get subsequently to a specific instrument of production, machinery.
4780 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 West coast point of view but it is interesting...
The woman is Marguerite Ageneau, a vampire, who has decided to give Greg to her daughter, Lissianna, as a birthday gift. Lissianna is a vampire that faints at the sight of blood and Greg specializes in curing phobias and Marguerite wants him to cure Lissianna so she can live a normal life and feed from bags of blood like most vampires instead of taking chances by feeding off live donors, which sometimes leads her to getting drunk or worse when she doesn't notice the condition of her dinner until it's too late.
2450 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "A Perfect Hell" is a superbly written book detailing the creation of the First Special Service Force in World War II. As part of the lineage of modern day Special Forces, this unit is fascinating. The book begins with a detailed description of the creation of a hybrid U.S. and Canadian force specialized in arctic warfare during an especially bleak period of the war. It then details their brutal training and the period when the unit was caught in limbo.
"Men In Black" couldn't be a timelier read. With President Bush gaining the opportunity to appoint two new justices to the Supreme Court, and the possibility of another appointment if Justice Stevens retires in the next couple of years (he's 85 now), the high court could go through a radical re-alignment that may last for decades. Millions of us hope and pray this happens. It's long past time to roll back the radicalism that marks the Supreme Court's jurisprudence of the last three decades in favor of more originalist readings that will return stability to the nation's legal system. If you're planning on watching the upcoming Senate hearings on Bush's latest appointment (Notice I'm not saying it will be Harriet Miers; she looks like she's in big trouble), reading this book will give you a good background on many of the questions and topics that will likely arise.
This really is a cool story, no doubt. Anyone who fights for justice can appreciate a hero like Zorro. I did find his alter ego, Don Diego Vega a really thin disguise, though. It is hard, though, to critcize this work, because it is the foundation for Allende's work, and also the recent movies starring Antonio Banderas. If you really want to enjoy this character in a modern spin off, read Isabel Alende's "Zorro," or catch one of Banderas' movies.
Nannette
We do need a broad public discourse on this and continue to demand of our legislatures that they honor their oath to protect and defend the entire constitution. They should not only reign in their own political use of the judiciary to get what they failed to win at the ballot box, but they should be aggressive in putting the entire judiciary back in its place.
A wounded soldier, Zachariah Caldwell, is not of Carrie's class, yet he wakes in her feelings she didn't know she had. Their love for each other is not to be. And when they part, it is forever. But forever is not always the way life turns out. As an old woman, tending to her graves, the wounded soldier returns to ask a question.
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This was 1st class service for a 1st class author.
2577 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I grew up on the Winnie the Pooh Disney movies and the short picture books. But I recently realized that I had never read the original Pooh books! So that's why I bought this book (and it's sequel). This book is so wonderful and brings back so many memories of childhood and innocence! I enjoyed reading it, even as an adult! You're never too old for Winnie the Pooh! This book is the original and therefore it has black and white illustrations. I had no problem with the lovely black and white illustrations, but I know some people were hoping for color. So I figured I should specify that if you are looking for color or prefer color pictures, then this isn't the book for you. But like I said I enjoyed the book immensely and the illustrations are cute and very well done! This is a must buy for any Pooh Fan!
6822 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It goes quickly when waiting for someone or something without distracting you from your purpose. A no brain activity when required to pass time and you are bored.
8291 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I LOVED this story!! I would give it more stars, if I could. It was so well-written, I re-read it immediately, lingering on the details. I loved the dark, edgy, REALLY bad boy anti-hero, who was definitely NOT perfect. The heroine is beautiful, but that is not dwelled upon as much as her character: good, brave, valiant and proud, but stressed, lonely and tormented, too. The writing is extremely good, top notch. The characters are extremely well-defined and believeable, especially for such a short work. The sex is steamy, sensual and actually necessary to the story. The editing is extremely good; no typos, grammatical errors, misspellings, or missing/wrong words.
We follow the story with interesting characters and crisp dialogue. It is an interesting start but the characters didn't ring true. This lessened belief in the story. In particular, Walt is a grossly overweight boozhound living in a home he began building years ago but when his wife died, he stopped construction. The home doesn't even have a door on the bathroom. In addition, since Walt is a Viet Nam vet, he has to be in his sixties. With all of this background, his friend Henry Standing Bear is trying to fix him up and encourage him to start dating. We also learn that other women in town find him desireable. I don't see the attraction. The descriptions of Walt would seem to turn women completely off.
1342 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The information and conclusions reached by author Jared Diamond in "Guns, Germs and Steel" (GGS) are ambitious, insightful, and far-reaching. GGS examines the last 13,000 years of world-wide human history in detail. It asks and postulates on major questions of success and failure of various cultures and groups - the evolution from hunter-gatherer to modern societies. Its clear to me why the GGS won the Pulitzer Prize and is cited by so many people. Diamond's book is a sweeping tome of human development through the eyes of an eminent scientist. He marshals his own qualifications as a geographer, physiologist, and behavioral ecologist; along with anthropology, linguistics, epidemiology, and archeology to produce a superb scientific work.
4839 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a good book I couldn't put it down I can't wait to read the rest of this series
Review by Gloria Lakritz
In the process, the reader gets a thumbnail sketch of Marx' and Engels' political views (expanded in much greater depth in other works).
7537 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had a two volume collection that contained more (many of his single page writings), but this is a good collection of short stories and longer works.
To be fair, I couldn't get to the end, so maybe it does get better. This is a really disappointing addition to what is otherwise a pretty great series. I'll still look forward to the next full-length release, but if you like the series, do yourself a favor and just skip this one.
"Coming Full Circle is an irresistible and pleasurable story that will have reader's falling under this wonderful authors spell!" - Shannon
6326 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The stories are just the right length and bring a feeling of Anne and Emily. They are good old-fashioned fun too.
This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. The author is currently working on a sequel that I eagerly await.
Where "The Commitments" followed Jimmy Rabbite's attempts to bring soul "back" to Dublin, he takes a back seat in "The Snapper". (He now hopes to be a famous DJ, rather than a manager or a drummer - an ambition that quickly earns him the nickname "Larry Gogan". You'll probably need to have spent little time in Ireland to catch that one... ). Instead, the starring roles go to his sister, Sharon, and his father, Jimmy Senior. The book opens with Sharon in a horrible situation : twenty years old, still living at home and three months pregnant, she's breaking the 'bad' news to her parents. She's decided not to name the father - though, there's plenty of speculation, suggestion and rumour over the following six months. Some of it is embarrassingly close to the mark, and causes her no end of trouble. While Sharon's pregnancy obviously isn't easy for her, it also puts Jimmy Snr through the mill - shock, concern, embarrassment and anger. He even, briefly, casts himself as her champion in defending her honour.
IN A RECKLESS MOMENT is the third book in Emma Wildes' BROTHERS OF THE ABSINTHE CLUB. This storyline is full of all the loveable characters, passion and suspense that I've come to eagerly anticipate about this series. I adored Cassandra because she is so different from society ladies. She's extremely intelligent and honest, not to mention beautiful. With the combination of those traits she manages to snare Ross's affection and keep him firmly enthralled with her. Ross has been living the `privileged' lifestyle for so long he doesn't even see how self-indulgent and jaded it is until after he marries Cassandra. There's just a little issue from his past poses a threat and I have to admit, I was fascinated by that twist to the storyline.
1633 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 exciting reading
There were a few too many editing errors that cut into my concentration when reading.
I love these mysteries by S.S. Van Dine, who also appears in the novels as Vance's mostly silent assistant and chronicler. A great supporting cast which includes the stolid but mystified DA Markham.
Robert St. Claire, Earl of Grayson is stunned with the Sultan's gift of a beautiful slave to see to his carnal needs during his visit. He's not exactly comfortable with this unorthadox practice. To further complicate matters, Robert learns that the woman meant for his pleasure is no ordinary slave girl. She's English and the daughter of a friend. If he has any chance of freeing her, he'll have to avail himself of her many charms and pray that the Sultan will allow him to take her with him when the time comes for him to leave.
This isn't just a mystery, but a portrait of an aging man whose grief has taken overtaken him, and a look into a society millions of miles and philosophies away from the big cities and suburban sprawl of the east and west coasts. Absaroka County is as much a character as its occupants, and Longmire more than some square-jawed cowboy lawman with a gun. The friendship between Walt and Henry Standing Bear is outstanding"worth the price of admission," as the saying goes. I'll definitely be reading more Longmire mysteries.
And so it goes. Brilliant and laughable, all at the same time. And if you ask me where the brilliance is -- I won't be able to tell you for another six hours.
Cons:
2. Moira Rogers' basic werewolf romance series: Cry Sanctuary: Book 1 of Red Rock Pass series
- a peep-through window to the full color case
The Earth Commission thinks they have sent away all paranormal beings to another planet. Along the way, several transports crashed - - Earth writes them off as dead, but really, they are now living on Lorelie's planet! And no, they definitely are NOT the good guys.
By the way, notice what comes first in the above illustration, contradicting Marx's claim that the "material productive forces" (machines) are the INITIAL venue by which societies alter their values/relationships...people had to "save time" FIRST by curtailing their quest for food.* Now in the modern economy, where money is used, FIRST comes the necessity of market-based interest rates that allows for the accumulation of capital that THEN produces the labor-saving machines! The higher the market-based interest rate, the better for capital accumulation.
1775 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 WOW - this book clearly shows the reason why we need term limits on the Supreme Court. The current court is an activist one rather than a constitutional one, and they are perpetuating the incorrect, foolish and anti-constitutional decisions rendered by former courts. Join with Levin and 35 states demanding a constitutional convention. Read this book and become as outraged as I am over decisions by the Supremes.
4810 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well written. Riveting. Great job.
5017 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Gyre at reference book. Makes scripture study more enjoyable. Great for preparing talks and using in the classroom. I recommend this book.
Warning: premarital sex with no details and no vulgarity. I seriously don't even remember if there was profanity either.
8002 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Paranormal Payload: Project Exorcism Book 1 is a futuristic paranormal romance with an interesting and new take on the paranormal world. Banished from Earth, a ship of paranormals lands on another planet and begins to change things. The book takes place long after the arrival of that ship and it's interesting to read what happened. Paranormal Payload is sexy and easily holds your attention. As usual, Mandy Roth creates a fully developed world with intriguing characters. I like it when an author is inventive and does something different. I love paranormal romances, but so many are the same. Mandy Roth is great at creating different places with new storylines. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Addendum (July 18, 2014):
Readability: 1/1
In this haunting mystery, you learn how Decker and Lazarus came to be.
2363 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed reading the book. Will be reading more books by this author. Very enjoyable to read. Great book and read.
5821 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 His death by suicide was one of the worse things to ever happen to science fiction!
9192 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was hot. I had to stop and fan myself a few times.
This is the second time I've been suckered into buying an Abigail Reynolds P&P variation, and this is the end of my patience with this author. Austen's Pride & Prejudice is my favorite novel, but these are travesties. "By Force of Instinct" is a pastiche that warps the characters into one of those ridiculously overwrought bodice-rippers which should cost $2.99 at Wal-Mart.
Halt is a full Ranger, dangerous and feared. He is searching for Will and Evanlyn. He has been accompanied by Horace and is slowly becoming used to his incessant questions.
The story is full of funny twists and turns as Nina tries to find the cure for vampirism so she can go back to her old life. Unfortunately, her studly sire, Gregori Statleon, has thrown her for a loop. Is he man enough to handle the hostile word wars of Nina? Can Nina find a cure and go back to her old way of life? You will just have to tune into your copy of Accidentally Dead when it comes out this July.
7117 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Christine is my #1 author, read every book, love dark guardians but he leopard series is awesome. I love how she creates different series. Yes I have read them all and keep up with each one !
4146 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've read a lot of books over the years and have to say this is the best book ever! It's funny, thrilling and exciting all rolled into one. I've tried to find more books by John Misak-more recent- but, he must not be writing any more! What a shame! When I can't put a book down and want it to go on forever, that's an amazing thing! LOVED IT! I found I could relate to almost everything he did and said and found myself nodding my head up and down through the enire book!
5039 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a treat it is to find them all in one place. It was really nice to immerse myself in these children's stories.
2668 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A lot oh angst, a lot of misunderstanding, but a vulnerable Darcy and Elizabeth coupled with steamy sex. I read it in one day.
4152 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Interesting data I have never seen before.
He has a very strong attraction to Jake and wants to submit to him whenever he is around him. Even though his body responds to him, it takes a little bit longer for him to come to accept it. But when he finally does, their relationship starts to grow and become stronger. There are a few suprises held out for Remi and Jake, with Remi being a werewolf now. Along with their relationship growing, this story is also about Remi and his younger brother Sterling. It is almost two stories coinsiding with each other.
5994 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A good read,Interesting how this took shape in the series and helps you understand how things came about with the people involved.
every day, like someone is following them, and it turns out there is....
5618 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After reading the first one I just had to read the second one. Excellent writing. So very good.
*****To the AUTHOR
My intent is not to get into a discussion of the relative merits of capitalism versus communism, because others have already done so much more elegantly and persuasively than I. My final point to make is that I believe the Communist Manifesto is a book that should be read, regardless of where you stand on the political and economic spectrum. It is a book of importance given its immense influence on subsequent historical events. It is also a valuable reminder that the economic, political, and social spheres are very much interrelated in their evolution. A diversity of opinions can only serve to improve the status quo, and it is my hope that readers can approach the Manifesto with an objective mind for critical analysis of its merits and its flaws.
3639 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Topics to discuss with your kids. Bullies and drug use are topics you'll find in this 3rd book in the series. Along with friendship, perseverance, doing the right thing, patience.
6173 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Green Rider is the first novel in the Green Rider series. Karigan G'ladheon is the daughter of a merchant of Corsa who only wants to travel widely like her father. She has been sent to Selium for schooling, but she just didn't fit in with most of the staff and students. When the dean suspended her for an indefinite period after she thoroughly defeated a bully in the practice ring, Karigan walked out and headed home by herself.
There is plenty of room for crappy sports stuff, but still no comics. If the "Chicago Tribune" wants a five star out of my, the management will have to add comics to the electronic version.
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Captain Sevan Vasil is a supernatural in the Commission and would face certain death if they knew. His supernatural DNA is so few, that it was never detected. Because of his supernatural DNA loving someone wasn't an option for him. He has reached a point in his life where he wants a family and mate. Now he is having very real erotic dreams of his perfect woman/mate, but what is he to do, she is only a dream.
6310 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Roddy Doyle is best known for being the author of The Commitments which was made into a smash hit film. When I started reading The Van I expected the same kind of larger than life characters as The Commitments and I wasn't disappointed.
9487 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you don't require a cold shower or 10 after reading this book then you'll need to have your pulse checked
Lissy and Will are crazy about each other and with only two weeks to go before their wedding everyone knows it. Lissy wants to make sure their wedding night is special so she suggests to Will that they hold off on having sex until the big day. Will isn't keen on the idea but when Lissy turns it into a bet with the first person to ask for sex having to pay a forfeit he can't resist. Egged on by a few of their friends they both set out to make the other cave first and it doesn't take long before things are really spicing up between them.
316 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Classic!
I absolutely loved Lissi and Greg. I've read this book so many times and I just can't seem to get enough of this series!
2136 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. Second book of Jennie Lucas that I have read, and I have liked them both. This book has all the greats, romance,fights, turmoil, and then the love. The author is great I can't wait to find more of hers!
7699 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I decided to read this book, I wasn't too sure about it. Still, I tend to finish what I begin and so, I began the book with a bit of skeptic caution and I am happy to say that I did finish it and it was different than what I thought it would be.
9042 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Dear me! The good points about this book is that it can be downloaded for only $2.00 and can be read in a little more than an hour. I see that there are two 5-star ratings that have been written. Is T. A. Chase a friend of theirs? I found the writing puerile and totally lacking of any tension or drama. While sometimes nice endings are wonderful and there was one character (great aunt) you loved, this book is not even worth the [...] for a download. Sugary sweet is all it is -- and I generally love gay romance novels!
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I came here to look for people who have used this faith to get rich, but I don't see any yet. I didn't find any with Google, either. And the author was not rich or even very successful.
6304 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I'm a huge fan of Lynn Viehl's books especially the Darkyn and Kynred series. I was not pleased when I found out that I could not purchase the book cause I'm not living in the USA. But I got the book to read and I loved every word. It got me from the first word until I have read the last one. It is such a beautiful book and worth re-reading anytime.
162 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ky Vatta is an engaging character. Her intellect, common sense and adventurous spirit and actions made me keep reading late into the night.
4524 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My Thoughts: Elizabeth has done it again! She needs to write faster though because I'm almost through all of her books and I want more dangit! We are introduced to Alice and the details surrounding her abduction. She was only 10 when she was taken by Ray and she was only his second victim. He tells her he loves her and that this is the way its supposed to be, she belongs to him. If she runs away, he'll go hurt her family. She longs to get away from him, far far away. She is tired of everything he puts her through. This book is a quick devastating read. It is heartbreaking in so many ways because the fact of the matter is, this happens in real life. Kids get abducted, kids get abused, kids get hurt. Its just not right!!! I could totally feel for Alice and there were a few times during the story I wanted to run away for Alice! Ray starts looking for a new "girl" with Alice, and Alice fears her time has come to an end. She's 15 now and not what he is "looking" for. Even though this book is heartbreaking, it still needs to be read! So go get yourself a copy today from amazon HERE and read it to find out what happens to Alice.
In this respect, this is fairly similar to Comfort Food but the similarity ends there. Comfort Food feels isolated and fairly sensual but this is a mass organisation and it didn't feel at all erotic to me.
2900 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What would you do if your five year old daughter, your only child, suddenly dies from meningitis? Would you be able to pick up the pieces of your life, after your whole world has come crashing down? Would you ever be able to have joy, happiness and love again? These are the questions that Mary Baxter had to deal with in The Knitting Circle.
3198 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was interested in reading this book after watching Oprah Winfrey' s Super Soul Sunday. I watched Sue Monk Kidd on her show and they discussed the book so I decided to get it. I could not put it down . And I am so happy I read it and I highly recommend everyone to read this book. I loved it.
9107 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Breaking the Silence was a delight to read. Having checked out the reviews, I had high expectations. At the same time, I was also prepared for a let down because when reviewers gush about characters, I am continually reminded that I seem to have very different ideas about likeability. Not only were these characters likeable, they were loveable, endearing, clever, witty and most precious of all - believable. I laughed out loud reading the dialogue between Jenny and Will at one point. Jenny had been out drinking with her gay friend Christian (nice play on words there Katie Allen)and she was giving Will directions to where they were. I so identified with that drunken dialogue it made me feel like this scene actually happened to me; maybe it did and I simply don't recall it clearly enough.
The story is about three women who's trip to Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas. All have amounting debt for different reasons and need quick money. The women, who are not close, become fast friends when they all decide to become sex operators.
It is essentially the story of a family from the Dominican Republic, immigrated to Paterson, New Jersey. It begins with the current second generation Americans and works its way backward to mid-20th century DR, focusing to a large extent on the political history of the Dominican Republic under Trujillo. This history is largely relegated to extensive footnotes, a method that some apparently find objectionable, but that didn't bother me in the least. In fact, I found the DR history lesson to be one of the strong suits of the novel.
991 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Stone Westmoreland meets Madison Winters on a plane and
7681 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The Classmate Murders, by Bob Moat had me squirming deeper into my recliner and reaching for my bag of Oreos by the end of chapter one. Jim Richards, Moats fictional senior sluith, pulled me into his easy going, semi slothful life-style and made me feel comfortable and welcome in his parent's home, as he discovered that a classmate from forty years earlier had been murdered. Jim's life of acceptance of growing old, and his prospects for the future not the best for a man his age, melted away in an instant of sentement and memory at the loss of his friend. Jim's mental gears start to turn slowly as he ponders why the dead person had reached out to him in her final moments of life: Him,the class nerd, him the shy unassuming class photographer, him, always invited, but never missed if he didn't show. A cunning and methodical mind is quickly revealed as he searches for answers. When the second classmate is murdered, Jim is up to his not-so-slim waist in mystery and intrigue, always two steps behind the murderer. When the body of a third friend shows up, Jim has picked up enough clues through bird dog tenacity,and a hound's sense of smelling out trouble,that he has a suspect in his sights and is zeroing in for the bust. Suddenly, the hunt turns and Jim is the target, possibly the next victim, or so he suspects, but the real target is the new love in his life, Penny, the girl that had a secret crush on Jim when they were in High School. Jim is caught off guard that such a beauty would have any interest in him, backin the day, and even now, when she reveals her long hidden secret of love for Jim. In spite of this new-found love late in life, Jim stays focused on finding the murderer. What happens next is close up tangles with the murderer, Shoot outs, high speed chases, close calls for Jim and Penny. The last chapter had me pacing my den floor, oreo crumbs trailed behind me, the sun peeking in through the closed blinds...thank God for sick days. By 9:00 A.M. I was downloading Moats,Show Girl Murders,with Jim and Penny in Las Vegas.
8112 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This was the most disgusting book I have ever tied to read. I really wasted my money on this. Dumb dumb.
9981 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I first came across this title whilst searching through the list of published novels by Ms. Clare after I finished racing through the novels in the I-Team series at breakneck speed. Though by the time I had finished Naked Edge on October last year this title had already been released in Kindle format as a standalone from the Catch of the Day anthology this title was previously released in, I didn't find out the fact until December last year. Thank God for the fact that someone thought of releasing this as a standalone because otherwise I would have forgone reading this delectable and delicious and entertaining novella by Ms. Clare.
6910 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Walt is a true American hero, a dedicated sheriff, good friend and loving father. In thiis first book of an amazing series, Walt shows strength and compassion while trying to stop a string of murders and protect the victim of a brutal gang rape.
8438 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great story brief. Plan to read during / after the holidays. Great to have online for easy access. Thanks for the product.
I found this to be a pleasure to read and somehow the author managed to convey images via text quite well. I was dubious at first, because so often descriptions of art fall flat in text, but I found this book to be charming and evocative.
1127 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a pretty good book. The book grabs you within the first couple of chapters and gets you hooked. Very nice read that was down loaded on my kindle for FREE.
2311 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great plot and new ideas . The characters are consistent and believable. The suspense is phenomenal and the pace just right to keep you wondering but not ever bored.
This was another great story from Ms. Cassidy. I enjoyed Ninas crazy story. I will say that I didn't care much for Nina and her smart mouth in The Accidental Werewolf (bk 1). But as Accidentally Dead went on I really grew to like Nina. There is a whole lot more to Nina then just her tough guy act and her smart-ass mouth. And Greg!! Greg is the perfect solution for Nina. Beyond perfect! I love their fights and make ups. I love that Nina always has one more questions. I cant wait to see these two in future books.
It starts off with creatures from a distance past. The kind of creatures legends are made out of. But people never take as having an ounce of truth in it. You are introduced to Longclaws a clan of animals that are vicious, bloodthirsty yet protective of their own. But they are not alone in this unforgiving world. The reader is taken on an adventure as the book describes them beautifully where you can imagine in your mind what is being written. Kudos on that alone. The picture has been painted well.
Among one-star comments: "reminded me of Nancy Drew...could have been written by a teenage girl," "silly," "makes no sense," "dialogue is horrible," "complete boredom," "story is implausible," "cheap and nasty," "absolutely appalling," "one dimensional as if a 13 year old wrote this," "pedestrian," "a first draft that appears to merit no further effort," "bad grammar, syntax, punctuation...completely unrealistic characters, pages of pointless 'cute' banter that no one who has ever actually talked to an adult would dare call realistic," "the text is simple, the plot is simple, the characters are simple," "Moats should have paid me," "who are these people that gave it a 4 or 5 star rating...I hope they don't live in my neighborhood," "...even at this price (free) this book is a ripoff...who edited this? Someone's baby brother?", "reads like a dropout loser's fantasy," "writing is usually sophomoric, at times schoolgirl giddy, and always bad," "writing style is awful. Painful even. Lifeless sentences, tired descriptions," and Mr. Moats calls ME "mean". He also points out that he has legions of followers who applaud his work: I'm happy he has a large extended family.
This book literally changed my life, and I am SOOOO grateful "Dr. Google" found it for me!!!
988 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love at first sight is debatable but in Stone Cold Surrender it is believable. This time Stone Westmoreland makes the connection with his lady love, Madison Winters. Stone, like most of the Westmoreland men, likes his freedom and prefers being single to marriage. Well Stone learns first hand that it's not just a woman's prerogative to have a change of mind. Next!
8896 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Georgette Heyer wrote very good period romances for light reading, but when she got her teeth into a mystery novel, she was terrific. Unlike modern writers, Heyer did not need the use of blood and gore graphically depicted. Instead she used subtle word pictures and managed to keep the reader enthralled to the very end of the book. The style is not unlike Agatha Christie but is still uniquely Georgette Heyer. Well worth reading
7179 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the 2nd book of this author that I have read and I was not disappointed. Excellent read and for a buck the juiciness was incredible. I will await other books on kindle by her. You will not be disappointed.
The book is easy to read, informative, and may be completed in a few sittings.
BUT as someone who was initially raised as a Christian, I was taken aback by some of Deepak Chopra's views on the Existence, Authority, Wisdom and teachings of Christ - in one instance even saying that Christs' mission on earth was a failure. Now, if Deepak is saying that these are his personal beliefs, then so be them -- but perhaps he is doing this to act as the "Devil's Advocate" to spur US to think more about Christ and His life, His mission and His legacy.
1656 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a very good book, I was glad that I had bought it, it kept my interest up, all the way thru the book. if you enjoy reading Westerns, then I know you will like reading this book.
2744 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the most horrifying stories I have ever read simply because it happens every day to innocent little girls and boys across the nation. I live in a county that has one small town and is mostly rural, yet there are more than 100 registered pedophiles in my area alone, at least one on my street. My grandson cannot play in his own yard safely, so he's stuck in front of the X-box. Elizabeth Smart was one of the very few miracle girls that eventually get to go home. But I saw some of Alice's symptoms in Eliz. Smart even though she was missing for only months, not years. Most are thrust into God's arms long before their time. I recommend this short book, but warn that it is a very painful read.
948 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 "Diary of a Nobody" is a classic piece of late 19th Century British humor, right up there with Jerome K. Jerome's "Three Men in a Boat." I bought this edition because it was so inexpensive- and that was a huge mistake. This book was laid out by someone with no sense of design and no skill at typography and pagination. The lines are too long, the spacing is wrong, the justification is ragged right, the margins are too narrow... in short, it's a mess, and difficult to read. Get the Kindle edition (it's free) or find an old edition printed by someone who knew what they were doing,
1. R.G. Alexander's steamy vampire/were/witch romance series: Regina in the Sun (Children of the Goddess)
4279 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well, now...it's A.A. Milne. What can I say...favorite poems, Forgiven, The Little Black Hen, Waiting At The Window...The End.
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5701 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I did not give the stories 5 stars because there is too much detail of every bit of evidence. I also like Dr. Jervis. He is the more interesting one.
1. Get out of debt as soon as possible - tighten your belt, cut back in your spending in other areas, and pay off that debt more quickly!
6660 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This story was HOT! The chemistry between the characters was sizzling. The back story was good but definitely a bit rushed due to the length of this story. It could have been developed more and I really did not like the way they ended it. I would have liked a clean ending rather than a if he comes back scenario.
6707 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Gena's work and as always I loved the storyline and the characters, can't wait to get started on the series.
Under Derek's expert guidance Kat blossoms. The characters here are very well done - vivid, full of life, distinct, and you care what happens to them. It's not just the sex - which is very hot admittedly!
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2920 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read this book a few years back and remembered how much I enjoyed it and decided to do a re-read.
Abby left home after Clint and her made love and left before she found out she was pregnant. Her father has just died. Abby is almost engaged.
8768 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a HOT HOT HOT read! I love that these two were friends first and that they hid their attraction. I also loved how they were so comfortable with each other to share their every fantasy! Will definitely be reading more.
8280 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It was very nice but I was disappointed when I was at 50% and it was over...would have liked to have read more.
7651 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's pure Kate. Read and enjoy. Amazing how quickly she springs back to life in your mind as you picture the interview and absorb her wit and assessment of her limitations at that time. The mark of a truly unique and fascinating personality for the ages. I finished it with warm fondness and a little aching hole emerged from my soul that only she could fill and it made me happy.
To understand where the academic critics went wrong, its useful to look at what Diamond signified by his title, Guns, Germs, and Steel. Early in his book, he dwells on the confrontation between the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and the Inca god-king Atahuallpa. The immediate reasons for Pizarros success included military technology based on guns, steel weapons [such as swords and daggers], and horses; infectious diseases endemic in Eurasia; European maritime technology; the centralized political organization of European states; and writing. The title of this book will serve as shorthand for those proximate factors.
The level of detail as you follow the group on their journey was breathtaking. It was very easy to immerse myself in the time and place. You could feel the despair as they moved from place to place and watched as pestilence and plague destroyed everything in its wake. As they entered the Sybil's cave and began their descent, you had a real sense of foreboding and from the minute they entered the cave until the very end, I couldn't put it down. Hell is a very scary and very tempting place. Who wouldn't want to go and talk to Plato, Icarus, Orpheus, Morgan Le Fay and Mordred? The people they meet and the trials they go through during their descent was quite a thrill ride.
9730 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This second book in the series is much better than the first one. Very little emphasis is given to the age of the young characters. There is a lot of explaining of things, too, like journeying through time and using black holes for propulsion. I also like the increased emphasis on the Navajo and the relationship of mythology to reality.
9. Fascinating histories about the domestication of plants and animals.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, John W. Campbell, Jr. wrote a series of editorials in _Astounding/Analog_ lambasting the U.S. Air Force for the wretched performance in the space race against the Russians. Campbell's solution was to put our money and energy into researching reactionless space drives. He was convinced that an invention by Norman L. Dean that seemed to bypass Newton's third law of motion could lead to a space ship that would put the stars in the hands of America.
--- Reviewed by Sarah Sawtelle
9771 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this story. It was a good romance story with little steam. I would recommend this ebook to my friends.
"Ray is missing something other than his soul. It's like you see him, and he's a person, but if you look close enough, you can tell that he's not. Like underneath his skin, he's not hollow. He's rotted out."
Okay, now that I've gotten off the track. Countdown is not bad. Hopefully the next book will have more romance for Jane and Trevor. If you read this book knowing that it is just a very good suspense, you will not be disappointed. However, do not make this your first Iris Johansen book otherwise you may not want to read the others which are very good.
4536 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Living Dead Girl is told from the point of view of a young teenage girl who goes by the name of Alice, even though that is not her true name. When she was a little girl, she was taken by a pedophile who has sexually abused her for years. Alice is becoming a woman and her "owner" doesn't want her to grow up. The reader sees through the eyes of Alice the horrible abuse she under goes and how she has been brainwashed to the point she no longer has her own identity. We wonder if she will be able to escape the monster or will he kill her like he has done to the other Alices' in the past.
Tara is a woman in a situation many of us have unexpectedly found ourselves in at one time of having suddenly found herself in a potentially abusive relationship. Determined to rid herself of the man trying to control her life and stand on her own, she is at first understandably reluctant to accept Scott's offer to help. That reluctance only increases as things take a dangerous turn and she is unwilling to put either Scott or his family at risk. Of course, the valiant Scott is not one to take no for an answer, especially regarding the safety of the woman he has loved for so long.
8008 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was given this book by the author for an honest review. Earth has learned that the things that go bump in the night do exist. The answer round them up and ship them away. Fast forward years later and nothing has changed, humans are still afraid of the non-humans that were shipped away and eventhough not all got to the planets that they were destined to be shipped to is not the problem of the Earthlings. Enter Sevan, captian of a commission ship. He has a secret that he is keeping from those that may want to end his career or his life. Sevan has more than a secret to keep but he just may be losing his mind for each night he dreams of his perfect love, a woman that can not really exist. He loves his dream woman and hates to wake each morning. Sevan's spaceship is heavyly damaged. He has to make an emergency landing on the nearest planet. The planet of his dream lover. It can't be real. Lorelei is just a dream or is she. Lorelei has been having the same dreams and can not believe that her Sevan is the very same Captain that has requested permission to land on her planet. All the action that follows made for a very good read. The humor is just an added bonus. You need to add this book to your library. It is worth the money and the time to read.
8320 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good book and new series...
6955 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm rounding up significantly here -- but I suspect I won't need to do so when I read subsequent books in this series or by this author.
4976 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked this book
Passionate, colorful, this Latin-American work is spectacular. It is also funny.
9025 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I thought this story line started out great but there was sort of strange behavior I thought on the part of the Heroine in the first confrontation in the first few pages. Despite recovering from severe injuries, she felt she had to be the one to take charge. Kind of silly I thought but maybe they wanted to establish how tough she was. However she repeated this behavior several times. From that point on, she always had to be the superwoman and I found it was very emasculating of supposed hero, her counterpart. The confrontations continue and she continued to be the superwoman never giving the supposed male the chance to be at least her equal. In fact she had to be the one to rescue him several times and despite their partnership, she consistantly went around his instructions and just went a ahead and did what she felt like. I am only 2/3rds done with the book and it is all I can do to force myself to finish it. I normally love this author and unfortunately I bought both books in this series. Barring a miracle, I don't think i will be finishing it or even bothering to read the second book.
2539 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I've been subscribing to the Hungry Girl newsletters for over two years now, so when they announced a book was coming out, I rushed to pre-order a copy. It's a wonderful collection of "easier-on-the-waistline" recipes that anyone can make, and the handy tips scattered through the book are great little gems.
This book is, unintentionally, a good exegesis of Matthew 5:6, (NIV)"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they will be filled." I was shocked by the awareness of this verse, in light of this book, that I am fed by feeding others. Repeatedly, the Bible states, both forthrightly and by example, the only way to see/be/experience the Kingdom of God is in community and by giving that community away. Ms. Miles says, "you can't be a Christian by yourself," even though I am MUCH more comfortable trying to do just that. Being a lifelong protestant, formed in a revivalist tradition, salvation has been too much about "ME." The task at hand is how to live in the Community of Christ where "take this bread" requires me to be a part of that loaf.
If you are looking for an entertaining romance with some light suspense mixed in, consider reading this book. And at 99 cents, it is sure priced great!
9741 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I looked at this book even before I had my kindle. Over the past 5 months I have come back to it to see if there were any reviews and there never were so I finally decided as it only cost 99 cent, I might as well give it a try. I am so glad I did. I found myself reading a half a chapter because I had 5 extra minutes here and there, I kept coming back to it. There are a few areas that could be polished, but overall it was a great story. I am still not sure why nobody else has done a review in all this time. I am not one to write reviews on every book I read, but felt that maybe there were others that were just waiting for someone to say it was good. I will definitely read this one again.
I know why Aislinn has an issue with trusting men.
If you liked Michael Gruber's Book of Air and Shadows, this is similar, though much less edgy and cynical. If you were sorely disappointed in Rebecca Stott's Ghostwalk, this is the book that one should have been. Fans of Arianna Franklin, Kate Mosse and Katherine Neville will probably enjoy it also.
663 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Greg a psychologist who specializes in phobias is kidnapped by Lissianna's mother to cure her phobia. Lissianna faints at the sight of blood, which is a bit of a problem for an immortal. The story was quick witted as well as a quick read. I enjoyed it.
This book is a car crash. You want to look away because you don't want to see anything terrible but you can't seem to turn your head. I don't know who to recommend this book to. If you do decide to read it just go into it knowing that it's not an easy book. It's completely captivating but there's no going back after you have heard Alice's story.
The Casino Murder Case - 1934
3936 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is so crammed with wisdom, I've practically highlighted every page. There is so much more to being "rich" than moneyand this book connects you with the ideas and philosophies and rules you need to build a life bigger and better than you would have thought possible. I've seen these principles work in my own life, first hand. I will come study at the feet of this master for years to come.
Being ripped from her home, career and life doesn't endear Caleb and Van to Anne. Sure Valencia is beautiful and similar to Earth but it's not `home.' There's no denying that Caleb and Van are gorgeous but no way can this all be a reality. During the time she's in Valencia Caleb and Van become extremely important to Anne but can it really be love? What about the Guardians threat to kill any woman able to mate with Harmon males?
I had absolutely no idea that cats played such a large role in the Book of Kells. I was rather tickled to learn this, as I have been owned by cats for most of my life.
683 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Thanks for writing this book. What a charming story. Had it all..romance, mystery, funny, a bit of action, family dynamics.
With a father who is a cocaine addict and a mafia hitman, Mascia was constantly on the lam with the two people she loved the most: her parents.
6616 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 When I started reading this book I was doubtful. But boy was I wrong. It was very good. Like super good. Whoever's reading this I advise you to get this book
6486 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kentucky Woman is a book in the Bluegrass Reunion series written by author Jan Scarbrough. It is about a marriage of convenience.
8507 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this series as a child and reread last fall. It is a wonderful book full of heros and great deeds. I highly recommend this book series to all. I read the books on my Kindle.
It's also impossible to write about Tamed without mentioning the love scenes. Lynne Maris definitely knows how to heat up the page! Yet while the book and its characters are sexy as all getout, I was impressed by the way Ms. Maris seamlessly weaved in Katrina's character development through her sexual submission to Derek. Though at the outset her primary goal in submitting to Derek is to prove she can be what he needs, as the night goes on, Katrina learns more about herself and what she truly needs and desires. Her doing so adds dimensions to their relationship, making it feel more equal and emphasizing how right Katrina and Derek are for one another.
2048 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 ***minor spoilers ahead***
8682 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A nice light read. I found it impossible not to finish in one sitting. The cause of the conflict and the length of separation were a bit implausible, but the ending made up for that.
9210 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This item is what it was represented to be, and I am most appreciative of the fact that I received what I paid for.
5587 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "Apologize, Apologize!" represents storytelling at its finest. That however is essentially the only positive thing I have to say about the book. Since I did read the whole book and laugh out loud every now and again, I will give it a 4. But the 4/5 stars is for the style and not the content.
130 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am commenting on the present book not the older 1968 version. Some other people are commenting on the old book.
Charlotte Rhames is the executive assistant to the Devlin Group, a job she loves and is respected at. She knows most people take her for only how she appears: rich and beautiful. Charlotte can't wait to meet Tony. She knows everything about him, but has never actually met the man. Charlotte has many expectations for their meeting, which she is hoping, ends in her home.
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Silent Ray
Second, these books are driven by character and are not whodunits. There are mysteries to be solved, but these are not the heart of each book. Most of the novels focus on a series of character portraits of an ensemble cast, but his most recent novel, HELL IS EMPTY focuses on just a couple of characters. But for the most part the books focus on the ensemble. Walt is always front and center because he is the narrator, but we come to know most of the major characters nearly as well, including Victoria "Vic" Moretti, Walt's deputy; his best friend Henry aka "The Cheyenne Nation"; Walt's daughter Cady, the dispatcher Ruby, and many others. The large group of eccentrics making up Walt's world actually reminds me of the town of Cecily, Alaska in NORTHERN EXPOSURE more than it does any other detective or mystery series.
This is a very good "cookbook" with clear directions and quite a bit of good help that isn't in the basic Kindle User's Guide. I know I'll have more fun with this new best friend of mine after I finish the cookbook and start trying all the things listed that one can do. Just the thought of being able to access my Gmail while going down the road in our RV makes my mouth water. Add to that the ease of reading with larger type...well, this Western Reader is one happy gal. Thanks, David, for all your hard work!
582 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The WSJ for Kindle is overpriced, and the customer service has gone completely haywire since the newspaper was bought out. I have read and subscribed by Kindle, print edition, and iPhone app (WSJ Mobile). Unfortunately, they are all horrible in contebt delivery--even though the writing is still superb--and try calling them. 10 minute waits to speak to someone in a different country who will put you on hold, and then when you try to cancel, it is abysmal. More waiting. I will never be part of WSJ Online, pinrt, Mobile or Kindle after my recent experiences. Again, the company has been bought out and is now on its way out. Beware.
Unlike the first two book, this one isn't as full of danger and intrigue. Most of the battles that take place are internal. That doesn't make them any less intense though and watching not only Erik's respect for Maggie and what she's been through, but the rest of the pack's as well made this a truly heart warming read. I really liked getting to know Jared and of course TJ just a little better.
Through her good work, Sara Miles has set up a number of similar food pantries in San Francisco, helping hundreds of people. This heartwarming, sometimes funny and sometimes sad, story of one woman's plight to bring the church to the people should be an inspiration to all of us to reach out to those around us, and embrace God's children, as he embraces us all.
And Leo? He turned out to be one of my favorites of the five I met through these two books. I absolutely adore this man, and his lack of inhibitions. He's tall, dark, and handsome. Sexy and mysterious. Dangerous. All of the above, and all things vampire.
Trading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon is an easy-to-read, believable, fast- paced novel that helps you to believe that good can really and finally triumph over evil.
Dr. Greg Hewitt is wrapping things up at work at his psychology practice on the last night before his first real vacation in years! As he is thinking of sand and sun and the things he will enjoy during his trip to Cancun, he notices a woman getting on the elevator with him as he's leaving the office. He was surprised when she gets off at the same garage level as he does, but wasn't that concerned about it. But he can't understand what has come over him when he puts himself in the trunk of the woman's car, goes home with her, and then obediently goes upstairs lies on the bed and allows her to tie him to the bed.
6772 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Since there is a good synopsis of the book already submitted by the publisher,I won't go into the details of the story. I just wanted to say,with the hope of being helpful to future purchasers,that this book was wonderful. I could have done without having to read about the rape and some other elements in the story, but those are just small bothers when I remember how well written the story is and the way it made me think and visualize while reading it. I couldn't put it down! And I'm still thinking about the charecters even though it's been hours since I finished reading the book. I like stories that transcend our everyday lives and are uniquely different. This is truely one of those kinds of novels. If you like a little sci-fi mixed with psychological thriller (sort of),then I'd say this is a book you will definitely want to read.
This book started out good but by the halfway point I hated whenever I was forced to put it down. Early on I thought I had the instigator figured out but I was wrong and I never did suspect who was leading this group of young killers. The plot was utterly unpredictable and had a lot going on which constantly kept me on my toes. I loved both Julia and Connor who had some history and hard feelings, but who also had an undeniable connection. Their chemistry and passion was breathtaking and I absolutely adored them as a couple. Getting into the minds of these young killers was frightening and often gruesome too. Overall it was a very graphic but gripping read and I can't wait for Dillon Kincaid's book next!
Parris Island was misspelled Paris Island. Sight instead of site. Right of passage instead of rite of passage. Deep-seeded instead of deep-seated. Affect instead of effect. Multiple uses of sat instead of set. Grinded. Too many whos and thats making things more complicated, when the idea could have been communicated much more simply without them. A serious overuse of commas, much like I found in the first book I edited for someone who'd used Grammarly for their book edits before finding me. Sheath of papers instead of sheaf. Antiquainted, which is not even a word, instead of antiquated. Freeze de jour. If worse came to worse.
9139 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ellis is known jokingly as "The Room Whisperer" in the design industry. She just senses what the room wants to be. Now she has been invited to enter a design competition that could lead Ellis to a hefty contract. Despite a few, minor, set backs things go well, until someone is caught sabotaging the other designers.
6957 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 He's a special kind of hero. He's a good, old fashioned kind of man. The kind I always wanted to find and live on a ranch with cause I knew I could trust him.
The unveiled resemblance of people groups such as the Skandians to Vikings may have been a bit too much. More originality there would have done the author well.
7056 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Craig Johnson is a powerful new Wyoming writer. We seem to be blessed with them lately! I seldom buy debut books in hardcover but this one was given the highest praise by a respected friend, so I took the risk. What a treat.
* Total Reader Immersion: Writing Evocative Descriptions, by Susan J. Morris
3907 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Personally I find J. L. Langley's writing beautiful and easy to read. She has a wild imagination and a talent for portraying even the most fictitious ideas in a vivid and elegant manner. This book was, in my opinion, far superior to her first novel in this series: "Without Reservations". Though it is a continuing story, it branches off into a character that did not play a very large role in the first book nor was he highly thought of... We discover this character--Remi--to be far deeper and more complex than we had imagined! The tragedies in the telling of the tale are compelling and the dynamic between the werewolf aspect as well as his dominate/submissive relationship with his mate Jake, are among my favorite qualities of this novel! Suffice it to say, that I have read this book more times than I care to say, craving not only the extremely erotic romance of it, but the trials and tribulations where the good eventually conquers over evil! LOVE this book! Highly recommend it!
3817 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This book was terrible! The only reason I gave it two stars is for the raucous chat we had at book club about how crummy it was! There was no focus. It had potential, but she whined about herself, never really getting to the meat of the story.
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1611 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Vaughan writes descriptively and dramatically. Hawke is a multifaceted hero and he always has a plethora of villains to deal with and leaves friends wherever he travels (along with dead enemies). Interesting story line in each of the series installments.
2162 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I think I should start off by saying I didn't expect a re-write of LOTR with gay characters. That aside, for what the subject matter is, I thought the characters were rich (though there could have been a bit more... the book left you wanting more from Remi/Jake and their surrounding friends), the plot was better paced than its predecessor (which I also liked). I think the world the author creates could actually evolve into something like the Sookie Stackhouse novels (but with gay characters...hmmm, if the True Blood series is such a success maybe the author could shop it to LOGO or HereTV? Albeit with better acting than their other offerings... but I digress.)
Now the two men are vacationing together, on the beach thousand of miles from home. And Hunter has a choice to make. Can he be enough for Max? Can he come out and tell all their friends he loves Max?
It is one of those where you will want to read it often to remind yourself of how to be the Certain Way. :)
2400 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What else do you need to know? Douglas Adams, channeled through the brilliance and talent of Terry Jones.
No guys talks the way Will did to Robin, which made their relationship seem shallow and unrealistic. And I just didn't find either of them all that likeable.
180 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Anyone who has read much science fiction must be familiar with the stories which begin with a young officer on his or her first assignment facing unexpected challenges and rising to meet them brilliantly.
Nina has two really good friends, whether she will acknowledge this to anyone, including herself, or not. These two friends stick by her through thick and thin, unfanged and fanged. In fact, one of the friends accidentally became a werewolf in the first book of this series. But I digress.
I enjoyed it! Hot. Weird. Shocking. Twisted. If you want a twisted story about an erotic robot with a screwy sense of monogamy, check this one out.
6084 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Complimentary Review Copy Provided by Author. Demons, Vampires and Humans at war, Check. Vampires on the side of humans, Check. Plenty of action, Check. Romance between vampire and human, Check. Hot sexy scenes, Check. Tension between Sire and Childe, Check. All the boxes keep getting checked but, seriously, this is one great story that keeps the reader on the edge with action and sexual tension from page one until the end and leaves me, for one, eager to read books two and three in this Blurred trilogy within the Demon Age series.
3044 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Always interesting data about ship sinkings-I love sea stories
Im very happy with this introduction to the leopard people, kind of like getting your feet wet before jumping into the body of water to get used to it quickly.
My only bone to pick is that the author close to the end realizes that readers need quite a bit of theoretical knowledge to understand what all the hoopla is about and wastes time explaining it while he could have spent more time on the psychological elements of the story arc.
If you are looking for fine literature, look somewhere else.
Further recommendations, even books that may go against specific elements of Mr. Diamond's position: "10,000 Year Explosion..." by Cochran and Harpending, and "Before the Dawn..." by Nicholas Wade.
7379 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Be prepared for a sleepless night. I was hooked by the characters from the beginning and hated to put the book down. The characters are strong and the female lead is someone you will love even when her family can't. I wish I had read this in sequence with the other Dundee, Idaho books.
4419 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 It was an ok read. Didn't like the way Georgiana was portrayed, not enough conflict in the plot. Everything came too easy , mostly a harlequin type romance novel
I understand that author Ann Hood has actually lost her young daughter and that this book is a reflection of what she went through and has continued to experience since that event occured. I admire her more than I can ever say. I admire her courage in writing about her loss as well as writing about tragedies in the lives of others in this fictional setting.
8794 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book involved, along with the book you read, are both priceless.
6543 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was very excited to find a book that not only had great characters, but it was also written by an author who knew how to write. The twist at the end I should have seen coming, but I didn't and it still made perfect sense. I look forward to reading more by this author and more books with Henry Wright. I appreciate a good mystery that doesn't have alot of violence, or to have psychopaths or sex included just to have it and for no other reason than as a shock. Excellent read.
3679 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 where's the friggin' "don't care to review" button?
3746 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read. Kept interest AT keen level throughout. Enjoy good book without sex and bad language. Recommend for youth readers
The plot was again fairly predictable and a bit contrived. The way things work out and all the characters meet up is incredibly unlikely and made me roll my eyes a bit. The plot works out pretty much how you think it will at the beginning on the book. Basically this is another solid fantasy story, but not incredibly creative.
It is a fuku story. Oscar is a Dominican teenager in Paterson, New Jersey. He attends Don Bosco Tech. He is a social introvert, reading Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman novels. Oscar has a sister, Lola. He meets Ana is an SAT prep course. She is reading Henry Miller. Pretty soon Ana is on her way to Penn State and Oscar is scheduled to go to Rutgers, New Brunswick. Ana has a boyfriend, Manny. Oscar is known as Ana's little friend.
The story opens with the death of a young man who had been involved in the sexual abuse of a disabled Cheyenne girl a few years before. Was it a murder or just an unfortunate hunting accident? Then another young man involved in the assault turns up dead, and Walt Longmire clearly has a murder investigation on his hands.
9313 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I use this Bible for preparation for a Bible Study group. It is easy to use and a good translation to understand.
70 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was incredible! A very good reading that will leave you amazed! He is a fast thinker and quick user of people. Yet the banks learned much about updating their system. A must read!!
There was definitely a lot of tension and angst. At times it seemed as though both main characters were more focused on what happened 15 years before then what was happening or developing in the present time.
I would recommend it to my friends.
During their fake reconciliation Patrizio tries to give her the benefit of the doubt and asks her over and over again if she is sure she slept with the other guy. And though she doesn't remember it happening, given her nudity and the best friend's revelation, she tells Patrizio each time that yes, she cheated, yes, she broke her marriage vows.
If you like the mountains and real life dramas, you will like this story.
I did find the concept of Joshua's death being his sacrificing his life in the saving of others to be thought-provoking, although I'm sure theologians would have a fit with that one! I also enjoyed his relationship with Paul and the warmth there. I'm not sure if Paul was meant to be St. Paul or Peter, or neither. And the concept of the miracles being video taped was compelling.
My favourite starts "A silly old robot from Leeds", but I'm not going to finish it, you'll just have to buy the book!
The Convenient Marriage also includes two excellent duels, one hilarious and quite brief, the other magnetic and drawn-out. And, yes, I could definitely have done with a handful more scenes in which Rule and Horatia were, say, in the same room together (particularly at the end). But, on the whole, my time spent with these characters was utterly entertaining, and I will be cracking open my second Heyer tonight.
6669 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Came really fast and in good condition.
5612 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thank you Ms. Kingsbury for this 2nd book in the 9/11 series. It was very good. The only thing that bothered me was the poor editing, so many misspelled words.
7557 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Moonlight Hero takes an unusual path to romance, mixing it up with a bad guy who seems unstoppable against a happy-go-lucky alpha who shows his strengths in a less than usual way.
3974 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great read, would gladly recommend
And I have to say, it was spot on for me. Looking forward to reading the rest of the books as this short first has caught my interest.
5604 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Edgar Rice Burroughs was a mainstay of my reading life while growing up. Adventure, drama, thrills, well written and always kept on the edge of the seat. Even after reading many times it is still very good.
3026 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have been getting this paper for almost 2 weeks and find it fascinating. On one hand, the Chinese local news, sports, politics, and human interest stories seem so familiar in tone to western newspapers. On the other hand, knowing what is being reported by Western news sources, and seeing what is NOT reported in the Chinese press makes one realize how different China really is.
This book delivers quite an emotional punch and will touch your heart, as true love, in all its many forms, wins out in the end. Don't miss it!
137 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great space opera
5536 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Every book that I read in the Dragon Knights series just keeps getting better and better. The love between humans and dragons, and the companionship and trust they all share is something that we could all learn from. I am so looking forward to enjoying more books from Dragon Knights as the series continues. Thank you Bianca D'Arc for your wonderful imaginations, and allowing us to enjoy them with you!!!
Story length: 75 pages. Sexual language: strong/erotic. Number of sex scenes: four, several pages long. Setting: 2007 unsure of location, somewhere on earth. Copyright: 2004. Genre: erotic paranormal romance.
2812 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dakota Cassidy & her zaney crew of misfit para-normals is at it again in another high octane romp! A bit formulalistic but with enough twists & turns so you do not care. If you just want to curl up with a fun book on a cold night you could do much worse. Characters are fun and well developed, consistent though out the series. Scenes are well done.
As in her previous novels this book is at times movingly sensitive and compassionate. At other times it is humorous, funny in a subtle way, and at other times you'll want to laugh out loud.
The Armageddon Machine held my interest from start to finish. There are twists and surprises to keep the reader off balance and the protagonist elicited my interest and sympathy. If you're looking for a short, classic scifi read, you won't go too far off course with The Armageddon Machine.
5960 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved this book! Charles and Anna are wonderful and good for each other. Strong storyline, good character development, great plot. An engaging story!
425 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is uplifting and is one that I would recommend. This is a good spiritual book and is great for those who have family and loved ones.
My book club did not agree and many just skimmed while I perused the book. Maybe it's because I related to the main character, Veronica and saw myself in her crisis that the book held meaning for me. I'm frankly not sure.
7541 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I use this edition a lot when I am writing my columns. It provides a quick reference to almost ever work that Mark Twain ever wrote. If I'm trying to figure out if a quote is really from Mark Twain or not, it provides a quick reference.
7952 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was an interesting look at what happened to Kaylee when she was committed after her first soul song. It's a bit sad and I'm wondering if this plays a part of the future books or not.
The first half of the prequel was intriguing, but I couldn't read more than 5 pages tops every night. My eyelids grew as heavy as rock and I felt like this book didn't attract me at all. I found this whole situation rather confusing and this mental institution just pushed me away even more.
Gage Warren had wanted to meet Hailey for months, then she moved out of the apartment complex and he was afraid he had missed his opportunity. Now that he's got her, he knows he doesn't ever want to let her go.
M/M Shifter, Mystery
58 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is an amazing tale of just what this man did and got away with. You will not believe how he managed to get away with things.
7869 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This contains 67 stories by America's master of horror Howard Philip Lovecraft. He has influenced other authors such as Robert Bloch,Richard Matheson and Stephen King. If you want to read the most dark tales of the macabre this is the book to start with.
George Funderburg was an opinionated, determined man who loved to order and purchase items he saw advertised, like the polyester traveler's blazer with hidden pockets he ordered from an ad in The New Yorker. Although he'd left Monticello as a young man, he returned in his late 50's to buy a farm and vacation home outside of town, refusing to live in the house on Colored Folks Hill willed to him by his father, the town's first black physician, because he felt white people would feel uncomfortable coming there. And George did love to host large gatherings.
6708 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Loved the book. Love the author. She has a way of pulling you into the story and making you feel so involved you hats to see it end.
I really enjoyed it!
3242 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Interesting doesn't do the s book justice because it is so wrapped up Judaism while being a murder mystery. Strange, entertaining, and worth reading.
2307 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Did not use.
3800 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Spring arrives at the cabin high in the Skandian mountains where Evanlyn and Will have wintered. Will has shaken his addiction to the insidious warmweed, and Evanlyn has become comfortable with her new survival skills. One day she goes out to check their traps and does not return. Will, still weakened from the brutal life of a Skandian yard slave, goes looking for her, and their adventures begin --- again.
880 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love love love these books.
5154 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I Love Love Love this series. I cannot put them down. I truly love Valerius and Tabithas story! You won't regret buying it, but I suggest starting with book 1.
3640 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story pulls you from scene to scene chapter to chapter. It is a fast entertaining read that for the genre and target audience is a perfect cap to the first arc of the series. While we do not see the fantastical creatures that was in book one the story still has a fantasy feel to it.
The foursome travel throughout Italy looking for a relic that will help in their quest to take back the Holy Grail - a certain spear tip, said to have punctured the side of Christ while he was dying on the cross. Once they have it, the special weapon is instrumental during their journey through hell.
3360 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved to read his stories about Hawke.
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6038 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 ..Really nice story about three nice people but I perfer stories with a bit of an edge. You will fall in love with this and want to re-read.
***** Author Kelly McCullough has the most remarkable writing talent I have ever read, in a "myth-fanta-sci-full" sort of way. (Yes, that is a real word. Look in the dictionary and see where I penciled it in.) Not satisfied to write a single genre or to use a sub-genre already made, he has created a new template that others will build stories upon in later years. But know this, McCullough is the original and unparalleled. An outstanding addition to this newbie genre! *****
This book contains also all the published prefaces of the manifesto, as well as excellent notes and suggestions for further reading.
2782 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Once upon a time, I was a little girl who disappeared.
If you don't like a little male on male than this book is not for you, but you will miss a good story.
The end battle between Halt and Deparnieux was extremely well done and shows what a calculating and cunning warrior the Ranger is. How can you not love this guy?
The chapters include:
I liked it, great quick read.
With Caution is the third in the With or Without series, even if it is strict connected only with Without Reservation. Remi was turned in werewolf by Jake in the first enstallment in the series, and he has now to learn how to live like a werewolf and in a pack. In the Chay and Keaton's story, Remi had expressed a lot of doubts and a lit of homophobic behaviour, and so when Jake had turned him and discovered that Remi was his mate, he was worried that Remi couldn't accept it.
605 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! I loved this!
Litten grew up in an upwardly mobile Jewish-German middle class. During the 1931 Eden Dance Palace trial, he forced Hitler to testify as a witness against the Nazi storm troopers accused of assault and attempted murder. Post-trial, Hitler who had a long memory, vowed revenge.
It almost seemed to me that this was written by someone who really didn't have a grip on the original story, or who maybe heard it as a child only and never went farther than that.
For the most part Yleisa doesn't advance the story of Destiny's Way much: primarily, it delivers some closure to the Peace Brigade subplot. Sal-Solo was the most memorable aspect, as some of the space battle and ground assault material following the New Republic's invasion of the system felt like material I've read an awful lot of times before. Ylesia is a solid enough little story but I would only recommend it to someone going through the entire New Jedi Order and wanting a little more.
5584 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If its johnstone you know its gotta be good and this one lives up to my expectation of good reading.
This isn't a story that begins with a bang. Do not put it down if you are not hooked by the first five pages. You will not be disappointed if you continue the story to its conclusion.
Articles in _Analog_ reflected Campbell's latest enthusiasm. There was Campbell's own "The Space-Drive Problem" (June, 1960), with John Schoenherr's cover of a submarine orbiting Mars. G. Harry Stine's "Time for Tom Swift" (Jan., 1961) expressed the belief that a scientific genius (a Tom Swift) was out there somewhere who would show us how to make spaceships with reactionless drives. The culmination was a heavily mathematical article by William O. Davis called "The Fourth Law of Motion" (May, 1962) which argued that we could bend (though not quite break) Newton's third law of motion. To some readers of _Analog_, it must have seemed as if they were living in a real life edisonade. Any day now, an inventor hero was going to lead us to the stars. Any day now.
4076 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Several things made me give five stars to this book. First, is how original the story is, combining several different dimensions and characters. Second w a s the skill displayed in switching between narratives. Third, is the original hero and villain, both being sympathetic and admiral. The story weaves through time and space and experience with out getting lost. I dare you to find a better New twist on vampires and werewolves.
RDJ, Texas
6319 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had to give this and the follow up book 5 stars because it is well written on all levels. But, I will never read them again. It is too close to home. In our time, too many of us can see the interest of the few being more important than the saving of the many. It is just too real in my mind that there are powerful, rich, and poor people on this earth that do not feel anything for anyone outside of their own group, be it family, friends, and/or a specific church. Hope still hold me. This type of future I hope will stop happening on any type of level.
They were real tears too, albeit of laughter. Salty streams of mirth coursing down my cheeks every few pages and causing me great embarrassment and endangering my manly image.
3530 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 M. Levin is extraordinary. Men in Black is very readable. I encourage anyone interested in "fixing" the problems this country faces, to read this book.
Sally Hewitt is going by wagon train out west with her sister to start a new life. She just want to make it to her new home in one piece. Things change when Arapaho Renegade Standing Bear finds her and claims her by teaching her more about pleasure that she could have ever imagined.
1. Strong Main Character/ Female Heroine: Lhung is a bit girly at times, but he comes off as a weird man. I am not sure what to make of him. He is mysterious and I am interested in finding out more about him. He seems like he is fighting some kind of inner demons and I like inner demons. 4 out of 5 stars
9458 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No, I have not read this one, well, not exactly. I did read and review the two books that make up this volume, Wysard and Lord Brother. Both of these novels were excellent examples of the beauty of the Fantasy Genre. I even suggested in one of my reviews that they should have been combined into one book. It appears that the author, Carolyn Kephart, took my advice.
That event, the application of machinery to the manufacturing process, significantly upgraded the lives and incomes of those who participated. One example is clothing. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, most clothing was made of wool. It could not be washed, or it would shrink. People of the lower class -- the overwhelming majority class -- wore unsanitary, uncomfortable clothing year-round. After steam engines were applied to the weaving process, inexpensive cotton cloth enabled the abundant manufacture of durable, washable clothing to which everyone had ready access. The Industrial Revolution, a product of capitalism, upgraded human existence to a degree never before seen in the world.
I wish Scott had written an epilogue or sequel.
Sure, you're going to get politics here (and in-depth analyses you just won't find elsewhere), but you also will find an incredible array of diaries covering everything from issues of national and international import to touching personal stories. For example, I started my day out today reading "In Honor of My Departed Friend: A Brief Tale of Love and Loss," Redstateresident's loving and beautiful tribute to his dog Mobley who just passed away. (Having old dogs myself, Mobley's story really touched my heart.) Diverse people write about what they are passionate about, and so you get a wide array of well-researched, well-written information. Some are super-serious, some are laugh-out-loud funny. Kind of like Keith Olbermann...who occasionally pops into the mix.
8470 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I can't really recommend this book. It was free so I hate to criticize it, but honestly it is long outdated. Most of these quotes were from the 16th and 17th centuries.
364 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I feel kind of bad that I am as old as I am and had not read this before. I thought for the first few pages I was reading a contemporary's introduction to the work itself but in fact it was Marx speaking through the ages as clear as a bell. Unfortunately, the book begins to waver on the wobbly foundation of history and people I know not nor care about. That being said, I would consider this book an absolute must read as no other philosopher in the last 150 years has influenced so many, right or wrong.
8554 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The cover to this book doesn't do it justice. I know its sad that I look at the cover of books when I'm looking for a book to read,but when I read what the book was about it caught my attention. It had a different plot then other romance books. I'm glad I took the time to read this book. The author did such a good job telling the story, that I could see this story happening to married couples.
I must say that the more I read of this book, the more amusing I found it. Here we have an author who can't spell using 'big words' and getting them wrong in the most hilarious way. My personal favourite is the scene where the author describes the tip of the male member as being 'bibulous'. I assume she means 'bulbous', as 'bibulous' means 'given to or marked by the consumption of alcoholic drink'. Then there is 'nativity' instead of 'naivety'. It's unbelievably funny. Next, we have the grammatical errors and incredibly bad punctuation. This 'book' is a joke and in dire need of a good editor. It is an insult to a reader.
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I could get back to the main story line. My other issue with
3761 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I chose this rating because of all of the details and the action. I would recommend this book to anyone who has read the first 3 and to any one who likes hunting. This is one of my favorite ones but the only thing I didn't like was Will lost his memory.
If you're not inclined to read the Manifesto, just read the introductory remarks by Vladimir Posner, once a member of the Communist Party of the USSR. Posner spent much of his childhood and adolescence in the West, and his insights into the appeal of communist ideals and the failure of the USSR to develop communism as Marx and Engels sketchily envisioned it are extremely interesting. Posner is no apologist for anything, just an honest and intelligent journalist whose idealism is genuine but far from boundless or excessive.
2985 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved that the hero is blind. The author did a great job describing things from his POV. Overall it was well written and a good story.
Max was of course the handsome alpha who any woman would feel blessed to get any kind of attention from him.
I loved it and recommend it!!
Meanwhile: Briana is slowly winning over her ladies maid and his man servant Kendall ( you will love him too) Who is more a friend and great moral support for both Jareth and Briana. She stands up to her mother in law Katherine-and because she loathes anything to do with Alexandra she gives away all her gowns-she wears only nightdresses!!!All the while insisting everyone call her Lady Briana--she is instantly dubbed the CRAZY DUCHESS!!! ( she gives herself the name of course! haha)--oh ya, love the jogging...hehe
5173 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book; the characters and the heartfelt storyline. I liked that the Buchanan story was continued so well and unpredictably.
The line between good and evil is at times blurred, as motives among the questers are revealed. It is a gritty and often violent tale, one that will not appeal to the squeamish. The descriptions of both action and place are detailed and graphic, and if at times the dialog is somewhat confused as to whether it is old English or modern English, it is nonetheless a gripping tale.
Lissianna feels bad that Greg is being held against his will because of her. So she and her cousins sneak Greg out of the house and take him home, but they forgot to erase his memories. So Lissianna's mom and aunt go to take care of it, but are unable to wipe his memories and worse, he has figured out what they are. So they take him back home with them and contact the council to determine what must be done.
I do not always agree with the Pulitzers for fiction, but this time the choice was right.
I can tell you for myself that hypoglycemia can result from porphyria and that dealing with the porphyria can finally yield stable blood sugars.
4040 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thus book was out of this world. It was both entertaining and frightening. You don't know who to believe or what to believe. The world would definitely be a scary place if any of this story were true.
5092 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great words of wisdom.
The story itself is really interesting with characters that I really enjoyed. There were some parts of the story that felt a little familiar to other books in this genre but overall I found the story to be an enjoyable listen that I was anxious to continue and discover what happens next.
8395 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a awesome book I love it wish there was more books like this.... great read all together has it all in there
Jacob and Victor are changing and I really want to see what they become in the next book.
3006 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "The gospel in vogue today holds forth a false hope to sinners. It promises them they can have eternal life yet continue to live in rebellion against God." ~ John F. MacArthur
This is an enjoyable mystery novel ~~ for one thing, it really gives an idea of who the clients are and it gives a background history of the client that brings the reader to an understanding of the vendetta and the characters are better developed than most mystery novels are. It wasn't predictable like I thought it would be ~~ I find myself holding my breath in several spots. And it wasn't a typical mobster story either. It was a great read ~~ perfect for a lazy winter afternoon by the fireplace. Scottoline is definitely an author I will keep an eye out for!
No spoilers but going along with the authors theme of breaking cliches, the expected romantic angle near the end does not play out and the book as well as the series is much better off for it.
7330 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book that had trouble putting down so I could get some sleep. I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
Can hardly wait to read more of this series. (I also don't have anything negative to say about it)
6407 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Yay bundles! I was so happy to find this bundle. It's hard to get a whole series and read it in order.
1852 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read everything I can find by Brenda Jackson. I love her books! I may get around to writing a review on each of her books I've read, but for now, I just want to say "Brenda Jackson rocks!". Tonight and Forever was the first book I read by her and I was hooked. I couldn't wait to read about the rest of the Madaris family. Once I finished with them, I went on to the Westmoreland's, the Steele's, the Bennett's, the Grangers, etc. Her books are absolutely awesome!
6525 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book, and unlike another reviewer, I didn't really find the characterizations thin. I liked Henry, and I thought his living arrangements had a lot of potential in subsequent books (and boy, would I like his house!). I also liked the amount of detail that was given. Another reviewer referred to it as 'padding'. Maybe it is, but I also liked the way it gave the story immediacy - you felt like you were right there, watching the goings-on. The concept of a retired police chief helping out with current cases is no more or less implausible than most of the premises for most mysteries. All things considered, most police departments nowadays would jump on the chance to have an expert, unpaid, consultant available! I thought that the plot was interesting, the victim just 'shady' enough to be realistic. My big gripe, if it can be called that, was with the ending when the murderer was revealed. I don't necessarily dislike the author's decision on who should be First Murderer, but I didn't like the way he presented it - it was too sudden, too abrupt, and the clues leading to their identity were a bit too subtle and got lost in the shuffle, so to speak. If the author had eased Henry into his realization of who the murderer was more gradually and provided one more clue that pointed to that person, I think the ending would've been immeasureably improved. All in all, this was a pleasant, easy read with a bit of a twist at the end. I'd recommend it.
Shreve writes beautifully in All He Ever Wanted, though it is in the style of the Victorian era with lots of flourishes and embellishments. Van Tassel describes his courtship period as "They were as well days of great turbulence of the heart, of unparalleled joy of the spirit, and of a thrill within the blood such as I had never known before." The prose reminds me of Geraldine Brooks, author of both Year of Wonders and March. As a physical education teacher, I had to especially chuckle at Van Tassel's efforts to keep physical education out of Thrupp College. "To give a degree to students whose chief occupation for four years has been employing wood-and-iron dumbbells in rhythmic motions or running circles in a gymnasium, all the while yelling like Rebels, is nothing short of absurd." Unfortunately, such flowery writing will not appeal to all readers.
3866 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A romance, slow starting but you fall in love with the story. After you read about the wagon train and crossing the west
Belle is organized and goal-oriented. She's struggling with the idea of setting aside her professional goal, even though her current job is making her life miserable. She knows what she wants to do but it's hard for her to make what feels like an impulsive decision and a big change in her life. I think a lot of people can relate to that.
9083 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very hot story. Charm me in wanting more from the Author. Keep up the writing can't wait for another IR story.
503 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a good read. Lots of twists and turns. This book keeps you guessing. Every book I've read by Allison Brennan has been phenomenal!
7788 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 IT takes moxy, gumption, and a bit of thrill for black and whites to really appreciate the characters and their nuances. Not so overly written or stuck in prose. Humor slices the book apart in witty ways that makes me wish the characters were people I knew. So well written that upon finishing it I just bought the next book!!
5093 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a very inspirational book that I first read years ago, and have read a few times since. This inspirational author not only dares you to succeed, to prosper, to overcome obstacles, and to go beyond your current personal vision, but he shows you how to go about it. It's a book that can be read over and over again for inspiration and learning.
The main thing that bothered me was the beginning. I found it to be such a weird introduction to Christopher Robin and the tense used confused me. Regardless, it was for only a brief moment and easy to overlook. I loved this in general and may try to find the next one to see if those stories are new to me.
A good and thought-provoking read, in my opinion. Oscar is a character sure to stay with you for awhile.
116 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 How did a teenager steal over 2.5 million dollars without getting caught? The answer is in the entertaining, imformative, and at times hilarious book from the master con-artist Frank Abagnale Jr. I reccomend Abagnale's book for anyone who likes a good true story and has a few hours to spare for some great reading.
1404 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Enjoyed this book very much learned a lot about bees that I did not know before will read more of her books
Giving Shane one type of background and then making him so academically qualified didn't really fit either, and that whole part didn't convince me.
80 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great learning experience. I was most shocked about the French prison system. Inhumane! The other surprise was how young Frank was during his swindling days. Glad his life worked out for him.
I certainly hope Ms. Stein will provide us with a full length collection of works in this vein soon.
9731 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My review for Book two of The Legend of The Locust trilogy named The Million Year Journey. Reviewed by JAMES
In Amsterdam 2012, Ruth Fransisco paints what I would call an alternative reality of a potential future sequence of world events. Similar to the assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand which started World War I, Fransisco shows how these slayings in Amsterdam begin the start of World War III except this time, it is a war of Islam versus the rest of Europe and the United States. I can understand the comments from some reviewers regarding the unlikely series of events or the speed upon with the Jihadists can take over so much of the world. But this is why I call this an alternative reality. Fransisco is hitting readers over the head with hyperbole of some of the potentially politically correct leanings of this country and how far it could take us if we aren't home watching the store.
THE BATTLE FOR SKANDIA is the fourth book in the Ranger's Apprentice series. This is, in my opinion, the best out of the Ranger's Apprentice series. My eyes were glued to the book the whole way through.
This is a well-written book, as engrossing as it is fascinating, taking the reader into a world that is foreign to most of us. It is a story about real women in a time that, to the modern reader, seems almost surreal. Those readers who like the historical fiction genre will most definitely appreciate and enjoy this excellent book.
2482 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Read it to my husband who has extreme memory loss. He laughed and laughed. A wonderful compliment to Winnie the Pooh. We were sorry when it ended and knew there would be no more stories about a boy and his bear. But, a boy and his bear will always be playing in our memories.
4000 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have this book already but wanted it on kindle because it is the kind of book that I like to reread for inspiration. That way, I can choose it in my kindle library when I want a refresher. The mindset training is very important.
I was graduated from college with a degree in English education, having had to memorize most of Shakespeare's works in the course of my studies. studies. Years later I realized I could stop using the excuse of not reading the King James Bible because I had trouble with its stilted English. Years after that I read the King James Bible, and still do, in church, but I don't much like it. The Bible is a love letter, and frankly, if my loved one wrote to me in such stilted terms, I'd have a hard time keeping a straight face. I don't think in King James English, so when I read the Bible in King James English, I'm making translations in my head anyway. So why not read the modern translations? They help me muddle through some of the more complex passages. And this version's commentaries help explain some of the passages which my American understanding can't otherwise comprehend, given the Bible's middle eastern roots.
This story almost has too much excitement. Karigan is repeatedly found by her pursuers and then escapes with the assistance of her friends or her ghostly guardian. Nonetheless, the story remains interesting without ever quite reaching the level of melodrama.
5310 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I already knew a lot of the info in this book but it is good to review it. I like the quizzes...if you are honest, you will see places where you need to make adjustments to the way you handle your money. I have paid off one bill and that did make me feel good, just like he said!
It was well written and I can't wait to read part II and even the Wicked Lovely novels!
The continued character development is great. Again, you see more of a human side of Halt as he himself realizes just how much Will meant to him. It is amazing how far Horace has come, from the brat he was at the beginning of the first book to the highly mature, loyal, and dedicated Knight's apprentice. Jarl (captain) Erak, the one who captured will and Evanlyn, proves that he is more than just some savage viking knock-off, but a man of honor.
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2835 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ohh boy! Some people have big mouths and then some people have Nina Blackman's mouth. Scratch that... nobody does the big mouth like Nina. We first saw Nina in The Accidental Werewolf as Marty Andrew's color wheel accomplice and best friend. Even as a secondary character in that book she really made an impression on me, and I was glad that she got her own book.
Mr. Anderson convinces Professor Stafford to allow his girlfriend Marion Campbell (also a physicist student) to join the group.
7404 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I loved this book. This is the best book out of the entire series. I love Leah Brooke and of course her series Desire Oklahoma is one my favorite series. Keep the good work Ms. Brooke!
Then there was the heroines family. Not well done. I think the author is capable of writing a good story but she make it impossible to believe the situations because it had to be rushed. Not well done.
One thing that bothered me was the section where we're told about Sean and Belle's relationship once they get together at the beginning of the book. They're together for 3 months before Sean is killed and from what we're told about their sexual relationship during that time, it seems pretty uneven. Belle is a virgin, though she's in her early 30s, and Kery obviously wants to keep her a virgin until Jack, because the way she makes that happen is very contrived and transparent. I usually like inexperienced heroines, so didn't have a problem with that, but what I disliked was that from what we're given and allusions / flashbacks to that time, it seems like she was doing a lot of giving and not much receiving. That bothered me. Wasn't the case later on and that part takes up a very short section of the book, but still, seems an easy thing to change (or clarify) that I wish she had.
Many do not know that Zuckerburg was offered millions for a software program he and his partner designed in high school. He turned it down and went on to college. Through the book you see that it is really not about the money. Like many entrepreneurs it is about creating, following a dream, and making a difference. He just didn't care about the material things, living in a bare apartment and donning blue jeans,a T shirt and sandals even while he was a billionaire on paper.
What follows is a great suspense and courtroom thriller full of great humor, interesting characters and most of all an enthralling story that you will not be able to put down.
6726 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book seemed like it was going to be very interesting and a good love story, but unfortunately it was not. The base line of the story moved too fast, the love scenes were written for a middle schooler to read and still have no clue that it was a love scene. The story moved too fast and left me very confused and a little frustrated because there is not explaining. Personally, I regret getting this book even though it was free.
And, I liked the main character Jane. She just kept on trying no matter what life threw at her. Kennedy developed this character well -- the reader understands where Jane is coming from and what motivates her.
6639 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Stan Morris hit the jackpot with his first novel. "Surviving The Fog" was a joy to read. Normally a book could take me a couple of weeks to read. This book took only three days. Morris grabs your imagination with this story about some stranded kids and their battle to survive.
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It's not just the characters who are frustrated throughout the book, it was myself as well.
The illustrations are beautiful and whimsical. The poems and songs are silly and not very entertaining, but nevertheless make for fun reading out loud. While by the time I got around to the end of the book (it took us about a month for me to finish reading the entire book to him), I was quite saturated with the stories, the big strength of the book is that the adult never gets bored with the repetition (there isn't much), and there's always the next fun pun to look forward to.
4941 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book was a waste of time and money. This book even at $3.85 was too short. It was listed at 114 pages but only 82 were actual story the last 40 pages were ads. The writing was pretty amaturish. The plot had promise but everything happened in a rush. The story took place in 2 days and when the 2 girls found out these men were werecats they were like really? that's cool. Very little reaction was shown to something that was really a pretty big life altering discovery. They didn't seem to care that these guys turned them into werecats. The explanation of the shifter world was glossed over not delved into. The heroine discovered her powers in a shazam moment. All of the learning about being a shifter happened off camera. Stated not shown. I was disappointed all around and the instances of cute dialog did not overcome the defects of little character or world development and absurdly easy acceptance of magical creatures.
There is a little strong language peppered throughout the book.
9277 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is very very good, great couple, and a believable story line. I love the weaving of past and present - it made a short book feel it wasn't lacking depth. Everything was great till the end, I thought the ending was lame in comparison to the rest of the book but its stills worthwhile read
Savannah is a phenomenal heroine. She's snarky, stylish, and gutsy. Her brand of vampire slaying is hysterically funny as she adds just the right touch of absurdity to such a bloodthirsty occupation. Donatello, or Donnie as she calls him, is the ideal complement to Savannah. He's much more serious but even he can't resist Savannah's allure.
Longmire is a wry, sometimes savvy, middle-aged widower sheriff from a small town, low-populated county who may be alone, but he's not really lonely with his best friend Henry Standing Bear (Pride of the Cheyenne Nation, Walt calls him) and a handful of others who keep him hopping. I enjoyed the introduction to each of them. The personalities in this town just stole the show as did Longmire's wit and personal observations.
1355 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I expected alot more from this book than I got. So much more could have been explained that wasn't that would have made this book better. I came away from this book still in a fog about the characters and their lives. Are they staying together?not?maybe? Does anyone know they are gay? I'm just confused. You decide for yourself, I'm stumped.
4122 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hold me tight is a book that helps couples communicate better by labeling the types of conversations we have with one another and recognizing those conversations before it turns into a fight....my husband and I attended a Hold me Tight class and reading the book was part of their curriculum before taking the class....it has helped us and helped us avoid what they call "demon dialogues" we have with one another....as people/couples we all have different ways of communicating to each other, this book just helps us communicate in a more positive, able to resolve our issues...kind of way...no more mud slinging, name calling, etc. It does work! find a class near you and take the class to really develop these skills!
This was worth reading and is a good reminder to all of us to do everything we can to prevent a class of people from feeling oppressed. Many ideas of communism were very bad, but some of their solutions were good, including universal free education. I'm still convinced that the US system of government is the best there is, though it is not perfect.
3048 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm not sure if there was any information I didn't already know. It puts a lot of blame on the designers of theTitanic.
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 271)
7948 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this prequel. There was just enough to keep you interested and get you HOOKED. There was a lot of emotions that it brought up, such as sadness, abandonment, and laughter at some of the things she would say. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in the Soul Screamers series, and anyone who is looking for a light, quick read. Very interesting and Very, Very good.
8592 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Gus can't figure out why Alanna intrigues him so much. Is it her perfume, her legs, derrierre, or her hair? There's just some mystery about her. Alanna is terrified to let go. The pain will be too much to bear. Will the love of Gus and the Attracelli family help her tear down the wall she has built to protect herself.
When Rachel and Isaac together find out some other suspicious facts, Rachel knows that it is time to find out the truth about her father's estate, both the property and the money, and why certain things just aren't adding up. Isaac is a great support to Rachel as she tries to find out what went on during the time since her last visit home.
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1463 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is one of my favorite stories. It's a sad story; yet by the end of the book, you are filled with warm fuzzies. The "Calendar" sisters and their friends are the kindest people you will ever meet - especially August. And the fact that two races can live together and take care of each other with such respect in the deep south in the sixties makes you feel like it really can be done. It gives me hope that one day we will all live in a world where we respect and love one another. And a bonus, I learned a great deal about bees!
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5404 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book, a great read, it left me wanting to know what happened after they both admitted that they loved each! It would have been great to experience their wedding!
As this story unfolds, Baxter also introduces us to Saul and Patsy's friends and neighbors --- the McPhees, a couple just out of high school who seem to thrive on "midwestern earnestness"; Saul's widowed mother, who has a scandalous affair with a younger man; and his handsome brother Howie, a tech millionaire whose life may not be as blessed as Saul assumes.
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2996 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Read this book in early 1990s right after I surrendered to Christ as Lord and Savior. I even learned more this time and will be reading The Gospel According to the Apostles (again) and then the new book The Gospel According to Paul. God bless
Or the one who by his own admission, killed many with his sword and sought revenge?
9338 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was my first by this author and our had me immediately hooked. It's very well written and i loved following Zoe on her journey. The sex was super hot.
To be fair, sometimes the story feels more like "A People's History of the Dominican Republic." than a novel about a geeky kid from New Jersey. Not that this is a bad thing -- Diaz manages to get at the political, economic, and psychological forces that brought so many Dominican immigrants to the U.S . over the last fifty years via captivating and dextrous prose. The dominant theme of this multigenerational story is the "fuku" (curse) Oscar's family lives under. (Of course, as Yunior points out, every Dominican family believes itself to be cursed by the fuku americanus, a curse brought by European colonialists which has turned the Caribbean Eden into a despotic prison to be escaped.)s The fuku first hits Oscar's grandfather, an upper-class doctor undone by the rise of the Trujillo thugocracy (equal to that of Saddam Hussein in horror inflicted on its subjects). His daughter (Oscar's mother) faces her own tragedy due to the fuku, and is the bridge between life in the D.R. and life in America, as she escapes to New York. Her children, Oscar and Lola, represent the generation born and bred in the U.S. -- both connected to, and apart from their Dominican heritage.
9864 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a good story. Good characterization, interesting plot.
If there are shades of Mercedes Lackey's Heralds in the Green Riders, or of the typical Tolkeinesque elf in the Eletians, Britain combines them (and the book's other elements) in an entertaining (if not particularly novel) way, so I don't really care.
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I'm glad to see Ann Hood back again!
1991 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is the best in the series so far. Loved the action - fantastic descriptive battle scenes - good characters well defined.
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I think Baxter is a wonderful writer. Really. And it is the truly fantastic writer who gets the job done, who finishes a work even though lightning hasn't struck yet and do his job and get his efforts out there into the world.
I would recommend watching the movie as well to see how he is finally apprehended and how he came to work for the government.
The characters are so fabulously rich in depth that you wish they were actually part of your social circle of friends, except for T Ray, who you'd never want to actually know, LET alone believe he could be so cruel to Lily.
7365 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I didn't expect to love this story of josh and Rebecca. She was the tomboy who played tricks on him growing up and all the back and forth on each other. They didn't realise that the competition developed into a deep seated love. All the road blocks, the broken engagements to others, made it well worth the wait when they eventually got together.
Ley
6131 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The author does not disappoint. Characters keep you interested and engaged. Unexpected fantasy storyline.
5958 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 LOVE IT. Have read it at least 10 times and will read it again.
1681 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the best books I've ever read. Truly inspiring and insightful. Everyone whether you have or know someone with mental illness can find enlightenment from this book. Thanks to the author for sharing her story.
In each of these stories the reader is treated to Dr. Thorndyke's extreme powers of observation, his ability to use the relevant facts and clues to the mysteries and incidents, his remarkable use of the science and technology of his day to resolve known issues and clues, his lack of assumptions when given red herrings and false leads as well as his ability to be his own investigator.
I think he doesn't make a strong enough emphasis on giving early in the book. One could get the impression that giving doesn't begin until one has built wealth.
the formulaic approach used by many writers to come up with
I really enjoyed this, I was surprised at how good of a story it was for free.
She eventually leaves him and findsa way to move on with her life. Yes she has met Jiro at this point and they have a strong attraction but she didn't call him to help her get away. When she left she her abusive boyfriend she only had 20.00 in her pocket and she made her way somewhere else and got a job and started making a life on her own. I was proud of her for that.
As in out. Out of the closet and ready to love him in plain view.
1829 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ryder is wrongfully imprisoned, addicted to opium, and currently sharing his cell with a corpse. But things are looking up; some witnesses have said they saw someone else commit the crime he's accused of, so he's released. He arrives home to find his uncle and cousin have been working diligently to deplete his fortune. Much more surprising than that, they have duped a young woman into marrying him while he was in prison, telling her it was Ryder's idea. All the paperwork was handled by proxy, so Ryder is now facing a wife he has never even met.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms" "Wesley's Wars" and "To Whom It May Concern"
1862 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I have no doubt that Charles Baxter will be noted as one of our most thoughtful and philosophic American writers of this time period. He has moved impressively from short story collections (my experience with his work started with _A Relative Stranger_) to a full-blown novelist. Even from his first novel, _First Light_, Baxter has shown a great mixture of a kind of old-school character depth, with high school teachers able to discuss railroad companies and quote classics in normal conversation, mixed in with a clearly modern sense of the world. His characters remind me somewhat of people who occupy Tony Hoagland poems--people who seem to be stuck in a netherworld of intelligentsia and down-home simplicity. _The Feast of Love_ was a good choice as a finalist for an NBA--perhaps it should have won, but I haven't yet read the competition and winner.
I highly recommend this book and I'm definitely going to check out the rest of the series.
9259 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Seriously, what's not to like about this short-short?
1073 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love these books. You have put me back on track reading. Great stories about people. I have friends that are like them. Makes reading more fun. Thanks. Now on to the next book
829 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love all these Sisterhood books, can't wait to read the next one!
1145 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Novellas are not my favorite but I like Annmarie, so I thought I'd try it and I loved it.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
'Facebook' is now riding in the saddle with over half a billion users. This book tells the story of how this happened in a credible and very readable way.
7171 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the 2nd book I read by Ms. Hubbard and I must be honest.... I wasn't ready at all. This book had so many twist and turns it made my head spin (in a good way. I love her writing. This book does have a couple of errors but I promise you, it doesn't take away from the trill!
3353 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another great historical by Julie Garwood! It has fun, adventure, and quick witted lead characters. An all around great novel.
4557 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well, Nina's in for it now. While she couldn't do the Bobbie-Sue thing with Marty and Wanda, she couldn't leave her friends. Not that she had wanted them as friends, but they were like fungus. They grew on her. And now, she really needed them. Because, well, she was, in the same boat as Marty now. Something extra. She was a vampire. And all because she decided to do a new job as a dentist tech. First day on the job and she gets her finger nicked by a guy, gorgeous one at that, but still, he cuts her finger and now, she's a freaking blood sucking vampire. What she wouldn't give to be able to eat chicken wings!! With Marty and Wanda in tow, Nina confronts the oh so gorgeous vampire Greg Statleon, thinking he has an easy fix to turn her human again. Unfortunately, it's not easy. As in, never going to happen. Nina is stuck as a vampire. Well .. she could kill Greg's creator, but then that would make EVERY vampire his creator made human and all they create with their magic non-existent. Umm, problem much? Greg has his own issues to deal with as well, he's coming up on his 500th birthday. He has to make a big decision, marry his creator, or someone else or die. Nina has that same decision to make in 500 years, so she has some time. She still has issues with drinking blood, ick. Or maybe not so ick, if she drinks the right stuff. But, the sparks between Nina and Greg are on display for all to see. Everyone can see them. The solution for both their problems are simple, or is it? Unfortunately, time is ticking, decisions have to be made and fast, and not everyone is playing nice and allowing decisions to be made by the ones that have the decisions to be made. Will Greg and Nina get to make their decisions? Grab the book and find out. You won't be disappointed.
place is devoid of war and strife. The human body itself
8486 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like this book. While itbis named familiar quotations there were a lotwwhich are new to me.
Rule surveyed the Nose. "Undoubtedly, you have the Nose," he said.
8921 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 STORY BRIEF:
Thank-you Mr. Gallagher
Zuckerberg made great decisions about his business. He took in workaholic partners from the beginning, he controlled the growth so he could keep up with the strain on his network, he did not allow advertisers to interfere with the experience. His motto, growth first, revenue second. He moved his company to Palo Alto, California to be near the technology capital of the world:Silicon Valley and Venture Capital. He hired Sean Parker as the first President of his company who knew the ends and outs of retaining power while raising capital. Parker was the one who changed the company's name to Facebook and was a mentor to Mark.
Jane's own death is only apparent to us by the cessation of the letters after a period of letters in which she alludes to, but never complains about, a growing disability and fatigue (and I suppose pain). She, who was always out on a fine morning walking somewhere, miles and miles across the countryside or hours and hours in town and city, tells her sister that she is no longer able to walk out and has to be helped to sit outdoors in the garden. I don't think she was yet 50 when she died. I also know that she had work in progress when she died. What have we missed.
Full of twists and turns and several surprises that sneak up on you.
5075 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have not completed the collection but so far it is really good and I would recommend this collection to others for their library.
There was near-glee in her tone. To taunt me even further, she then asked, "Who have you been kissing?"
There were two uses of very mild cuss words. There were no sex scenes. Overall, I'd rate this as good, clean fun.
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A poor substitute for the WSJ.
CHARACTERS: Like watching an episode of "Friends," this story presents a few fun personalities with a little history and plenty of potential for ongoing mischief. Max seems like a genuinely nice, well rounded guy, if a little self-centered. Emma is a spunky, full-figured chick. Her virgin state was a little too far-fetched for me and, frankly, I'm getting a little annoyed with the prevalence of this particular point in para-romance. Maybe there are more virgins out there than I thought...
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7388 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have yet to find a Susan Mallery book I didn't like. This is a change for her.....a historical western.......I loved it!
One serius con is there is no weekend or Holiday coverage. This means I have to supplement USA Today with another paper on weekends and Holidays.
3575 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was an excellent read. I just wish the author had been a bit more descriptive in what Blackwood went through overcoming his addiction. The story line was quite interesting and character development was good for such a short read. This could have definitely been a full length novel. I'll be looking for more stories by this author.
Derek Brand and Logan Granger have been friends their entire lives. They also have been sharing lovers for quite a while. Both men have decided that they are tired of being alone, so they have paid a lawyer to head east to find them a mail order bride. Waiting on her train, the men are anxious but can't wait to become a family of three. Finding out that their affianced bride jumped off of the train to her death sets heavy on them, but their luck hasn't completely run aground. It seems that the lovely lady who told them about their bride is also husbandless and has been left standing in the train station. That's when they decide then and there to make her their bride. All she has to do is agree.
Alice is an interesting character. She elicits sympathy from the reader, but at times also invokes a kind of disgust at her actions. Her character is compared and contrasted with her abductor's in subtle ways.
For me, the biggest weaknesses of the book are:
9145 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I ENJOYED THE STORY.....JUST SHORT I WISH SOME OF THE KINDLE BOOKS WERE LONGER I FEEL AS THOUGH I M LOOKING FOR A NEW BOOK EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS
Rafe is the sweetest guy ever, so patient and understanding you just want to eat him up. To Do List is a story full of warmth and holiday family traditions, and it's easy to see why Lauren Dane is such a well-loved author. You'll definitely want to read this one.
5733 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 So much more than a "who done it". Every book is unique, this is no copy-paste job. I love it!!
6467 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this should be in the bible
5964 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really liked this story. So sorry abuse went unanswered for so long! Would lie to read more Patricia Briggs works.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
Big surprise; same book. And I checked the title page of the 2006 book and found the 1988 copyright date was right there. So I couldn't be upset.
8333 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 They both actually cheated on their fiance. Even though they were not thrilled of the arranged marriage.
4616 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was a difficult to put down..It flowed well and made one consider the difficult choices in life. This shows a part of WWII
5871 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I got this because I was only familiar with the novels. The shorter works are interesting, but I haven't read all of them. It is slow reading. I can see the development of her style of commentary on the social situation of her time. The format of letters is a little confusing to follow, but worth the effort.
Can I get a Taran of my own? Yum. This was definitely a fun and entertaining read. I am a fan of both the hero and heroine and all that went along with them. The book kept me glued throughout, not one dip into boredom with this one. Great thing about the kindle on my iPhone - reading in the line picking up the Drama Queen, reading at the football game, reading at the line in the grocery store...reading while I'm doing that web upload at work. Couldn't put it down. My only niggle in the negative about this one was the ending - and I'll try to keep this spoiler free. There was a bit of an unresolved conflict, I wanted to see the outcome of a particular plot thread, which never happened. At least a quick epilogue that tidied everything up. That's it, though, wasn't that big of a deal. The main feature was resolved, so that is all that mattered.
One of Your Greatest Fans,
6813 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great game to play.
In the chaos that followed the fearsome final battle with Lord Morgarath, young apprentice Ranger Will and his new friend Evanlyn are taken captive by the fierce Skandian raider, Jarl Erak. Disgusted by the failure in Araluen, Erak plans to sell Will and Evanlyn as slaves to covers the expenses for his journey across the Stormwhite Sea. Will and Evanlyn fight to stay together as they make the wild sea voyage, but once they reach the Skandian capital of Hallasholm, an insidious enemy threatens to take Will away for good. Only Evanlyn's ingenuity and courage - and the aid of an unlikely ally - can save them both.
Though it's predictable, it's a sweet escape.
And speaking of TJ... *sigh* Wolf Tracks is next and I can't wait to read it. From the first time he was introduced in Wolf Signs I fell in love with his uncoordinated, goofy, oblivious charm.
I relate to the main character, Veronica, because she's a disconnected female, and although some people want a solid history to understand how a woman gets to be so withdrawn from the physical world around her, I don't need tragic childhood events to explain away personality flaws. In fact, it annoys me when authors attempt to explain their characters' foibles with past events and family histories. This author pulls away from that. The reader (or this reader) never knows exactly why Veronica is screwed up, even though the protagonist, herself, searches for substantive reasons.
2723 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good
Ultimately, The Gathering's subject is the difficulty with trying to pin down the truth of anything, especially things that happened long ago for which there is little or no contemporary evidence. If you've never thought much about that issue, you'll enjoy the subtle philosophical bent of the novel.
4762 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have been reading all of Delle Jacobs' books this month, and this is one of my favorites. I recognize I really like her more comical plots than the more serious ones, and part of the allure is her wonderful wit and wonderful characterizations. But this is also a truly very sweet love story as well, and very beautifully told. Not a dull moment in the entire book. Some explicit sex, but some of it is even....funny. Yes, funny!
3757 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 13 year old son enjoyed every book from these series, refreshingly absent of witchcraft and vampires, full of epic battle excitement
5975 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read all of the Mercy Thompson series and stumbled upon this gem. I might just like this one even more!
5681 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The murder game itself was fascinating, and I found myself wishing that the author had spent more time on it. For a plot that lends itself to action, the action of this book got broken up and slowed down by talk and introspection, some of which was rather repetitive. It was fascinating to watch the Ghost Walkers work together, particularly as this is the first Ghost Walker book that I've read.
5538 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Second in the Dragon Knights series, which is a different take on dragonriders; it resembles Anne McCaffrey's Pern books but is definitely for adult readers. The story starts with Lord Darian of Skithdron bedding a woman in a palace in order to gain access to secrets. He then decides that Lord Venerai and his ruler King Lucan are both deranged and evil.
1762 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I enjoy elegant language. I appreciate good editing. But why does a 26 year old woman have a guardian? Is it because she's not very bright? So I finished the first book, read the introduction to the second, and then called it quits. Just because the author writes that the heroine is intelligent doesn't mean that's so, particularly when the author has said heroine doing some stupid things.
Kaya has never trusted another person before - not to mention two people. She has loved both men for so long that all she wants to do is be close to them. They seem to feel the same way and when they are asked to finish one mission for the government, they hesitate to leave Kaya alone but she accepts their promises to return.
433 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 "Velvet nights and silver mornings" what couldn't mean? Is is sex, love, pleasure, family, friendships, hope, memories or just plain life. Find out the answers in this story.
403 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Everyone should read this book in order to understand the thought process giving rise to geopolitical collectivism. It is extremely interesting that historical information presented to support the need for communism is misrepresented, either accidentally (by mistake) or on purpose (a lie). For example, the authors state that the Industrial Revolution caused widespread destitution and wage-slave misery by removing European / UK workers from their agrarian lives in the country. The reality is that literal starvation and death from disease were often widespread before the Industrial Revolution.
--- She was very guapa, I said casually.
Truthfully, during the first half of the novel, I felt like I'd read this particular story one time too many. Over the years, I've met several detective protagonists like Longmire who have too many of the same problems. Even the Vietnam War background, which has certainly grown long in the tooth and dates the hero perhaps more than the author intends (since Longmire was at the Tet Offensive, he's got to be in his mid-sixties now), didn't overly interest me. That, too, has been done.
Nola spent her entire life hating men for they brought nothing but pain. Four months ago when she met Zane, his affections frightened her. She has been cursed with invisibility and Zane is the only one who can see her. She will have to learn to trust Zane if she is to be set free.
7203 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Nothing in the review of this book led me to believe this was not a stand alone novel. After spending time getting into the book it just stopped leaving you wondering. I don't like series so this is one I refuse to buy into. Would have been good if it was complete.
3191 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read this book before but, reading it a second time for my book club, I noticed more than I did the first time. Books about the sisterhood of women are very enjoyable to me.
1639 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The author keeps your interest. A good western where the good guy wins.
2777 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This story was utterly disturbing; so powerful and so horrible at the same time. A moving story about a kidnapped girl who has been living with her captor for five years. It's painful to picture this, to acknowledge how unfair life is for some people. It was really hard for me to get through the pages, so helpless to do anything, just keep reading. Scott's incredible writing steals you away into this girls life, to her terror, it lets you in in her fear.
As always, Ms. Burris's representation of Austen characters is flawless and her new additions are well-drawn and intriguing. I greatly enjoyed the twist at the end of this story, it caught me completely off-guard! (5 stars)
I found the ending, though abrupt, to be fitting and really the only way to end this work.
3. Unlawful Contact
A couple things did annoy me, such as Tyler constantly referring to Ren as "the older man" and the somewhat abrupt ending. There was the requisite HEA, but a couple more paragraphs would have ended it more smoothly. Overall though, it was a very good story and I actually hope there'll be a sequel with JT.
8659 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed the book, in fact once I started reading could not put the book down at times you wanted to say to the sheik stop being so dense, but the ending was great.
Thirteen-year-old Rory Hennessey is a Light --- one of the few mortals who can see beyond to the spirit city Mannahatta, a fantastical New York City where figures and landmarks from the past co-exist alongside Manhattan's more modern denizens. Rory, though, has focused his attention on caring for his mother and younger sister Bridget following the mysterious disappearance of his father, and he has remained intentionally blind to the sights, sounds and dangers that surround him.
Shreve did a very good job in telling this story. Her portrayal of the lives people led in the early 1900's in this small New England town was excellent. The hotel fire that starts the story truly sets the pace for the entire book. I give this a four star recommendation.
9159 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good
5745 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "Crossing Hitler: The Man Who Put the Nazis on the Witness Stand" is a biography of Hans Litten, a crusading German lawyer whose life ended prematurely at Dachau concentration camp in 1938, seven years after he pressed Adolf Hitler into a fit of rage on the witness stand at the Eden Dance Palace Trial. A recent revival in interest and regard for Litten in Germany has led to some sanitizing of his character and politics, which author Benjamin Carter Hett attempts to dispel. He presents a picture of a complex and radical man, a champion of the downtrodden, intolerant and inflexible, anti-Weimar Republic, anti-Nazi, anti-democratic, sympathetic to Communists but not one of them, who believed in the law, which he used to advance social and political consciousness in the volatile last years of the Weimar Republic.
1455 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book held me captive from the first page. Narrated by fourteen year old Lily Owens, it is set in 1964 South Carolina. It gives us a first hand view of the racial strife of that era, but it is so much more than that. Lily is living with a father that is cruel and abusive, and the hazy memory of her mother's death when she was four years old. When her black "stand in mother" is put in jail for insulting some racist men, Lily springs her out and they run away together. With nothing but a few belongings of her mother's, they make their way to Tiburon, SC, where they are taken in by three bee-keeping sisters. The story is totally engaging, and I couldn't put it down until I was finished reading. Heartwarming and wonderful!
1188 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love how old fashioned this family is - they see someone in need and they reach right out to help without thinking about it. It makes me miss the old days. Each of the brothers are very sexy in their own way and I enjoyed reading about each one fall - and fall hard - for the love bug!
Well written the author takes you on a journey, telling her own tale as examples of the message she wants to bring. Humble and sincere in her writing style.
- metallic ink on jacket
4513 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wildwood Dancing is a fairytale retelling of the best kind. Juliet Marillier deftly weaves coming of age, 1500/1600s fantasy, Romanian lore, the nature of sisterhood and friendship, and romance in a gorgeous and compelling novel.
4796 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It didn't cover the other sea disasters as well as I would have liked, but it did give me a lot of insight into the Titanic. This was a free Kindle edition.
I would have liked it better had it not trivialized African American struggles by including two stories of a person of color being arrested for a legitimate offence, and trying to portray it as an abuse. There was no need to include the struggle for equal rights in a story which had nothing to do with that struggle, so I assume it was done merely show the story's medal, er mettle.
As always the sex is a main aspect of the story and a strong point of force of it. It's masterly written, very arousing but not crude: J.L. Langley has the ability to get you excited (yes for real) without being graphic. Reading her sex scenes you have not the feeling to read an "hot to do" guide, and despite it, you are reading a good and explicit sex scene.
6536 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Henry's a good character. The plot was interesting too, along with the emotional twist. Fun read. Thank you, Mr Simon.
Readers who enjoy the futuristic, time-travel paranormals will love this book! All three novellas are intelligent, hot, steamy sexy! Evangeline Anderson has a superb immagination to fit the bill and fans will be looking forward to more and more futuristic paranormal romances with the added pleasure of erotica for that little extra spice!
9877 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved the story!!! More Knight Stalker ASAP! I will follow this series until Ms. Leigh ends the story. Thank you, Ms. Leigh for Knight Stalker!
You won't be able to guess who killed those boys. But I'll give you a hint: remember the old adage, It's always the one you least expect.
2979 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Shortly after starting to read this book, it came to "About the Author." It's over? Already? That was one short book and really leaves the reader hanging. There was little or no substance to the book. The beginning started out with promise but quickly moved to graphic sex scenes. And then it ended. I wouldn't have considered this a finished book if I had been the editor. A rough draft or an idea presentation is all it was at best.
As for Jiro, the first interaction was him and Kiara gaev you the vibe that he knew her, when it fact he didn't. From their the progression of their relationship was weird.
I salute her for the unbearable she bared and how despite she didn't believe she can feel any longer she felt when she saw her new born sister's photo in the newspaper.
9588 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have read this book at least five times throughout the years, and it never gets old or boring. In fact, I learn something new each time. It's well-written, inspiring, and highly practical in that it will show the reader how to harness the power of the Law of Attraction. It's definitely one of those books that you will read over and over again.
This was a good romance with a bit of a mystery that morphed into a thriller at times. But most of all, this was just a fun read. Theres humor, good characters, and a bit of steamy romance. As with the previous books, I really enjoyed the world building as well. Did it have a deep intricate plot? Not so much, and that was perfectly alright. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself with every one of these reads and this book was no exception. I could however, tell the difference from this book and the latest of her books that I have read. I think the series has definitely gotten better as it progressed. The recent books are really exciting, almost thriller reads, and this one was a bit more sedate. There is a place for both kinds of reads in a series that is this long, at least I think so.
*SPOILER*
3513 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Maggie did a great job to have you hooked! which i was! i won't give out any spoilers but i must say i do recommend this book! the stories flowed easily and kept you wondering.
7685 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good story with great characters. Plot is a little over the top but lots of fun included. You will enjoy this one.
4808 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What library would be complete without a book about the Titanic? Has tons of eyewitness reports. No illustrations but there are loads of them on line so I don't think the book really suffers from not having any.
7202 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not your average S&M story. Loved the bondage party, incredibly hot. I'm not usually a fan of S&M, but this held my attention. Well done.
After convincing the store owner where the incident took place in front of not to press charges after using some creative storytelling, she goes to the hospital and makes a call to the nurse to tell the cop guarding the door that the charges have been dropped and for him to come back to the station. When the cop leaves she goes into Rosaleen's room and gets her dressed and they slip out of the hospital. They begin their trek toward Tiburon, South Carolina because Lily had seen it written on the back of a picture of a black Madonna among her mother's few possessions and she figures to go there and find someone who knows her mother and learn what she can about her. Rosaleen isn't too happy about this once she finds out, but she doesn't have much choice about it now.
Love the flashes at characters from other books
But what I liked best (and is how the story ends up w/4 stars - would have been 5 but for the far-fetched puppet master character) was the fact that so many characters from the previous ghostwalker books made appearances and played significant roles in this story too. It made it more fun to read, if one can even call a story this dark "fun".
5469 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was a surprise for me. I have had it on my Kindle for awhile but the synopsis did not catch my interest. I was going to archive it without reading it but decided to give it a fast cursory run through. It caught and held my attention. I finished it in one sitting.
The other storylines involve the Wolf Games and a couple of side characters, TJ and Jared. TJ was my favorite person in the book and I loved the way he was portrayed as well as the way the other pack members treated him. I certainly hope Ms. Arend brings back TJ, Jared, and Pam. I would love to see something with those people. This author can write action scenes well. I felt as if I were floating down the river with them.
"Thus it is slapping history in the face to want to begin by the division of labor in general, in order to get subsequently to a specific instrument of production, machinery.
434 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 In Countdown, Jane Maguire is a student at Harvard who has managed to elude serial killers in the past twicea real believable premise to begin withand now people are trying to get her again. If you detect the sarcasm, its because this novel has a major failing in believability. This time Jane is targeted because she resembles Cira, a concubine of Julius Ceasar, who was alleged to have a major cache of gold given to her by Ceasar. All of these nefarious parties are after the gold, which for some reason Im supposed to believe that they would think she would know about because of her resemblance. Its a ridiculous premise for a ridiculous novel.
6945 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Typical longmire plots with surprise ending. Can't wait for his next book. I wish the T. V. series would continue.
By the way, notice what comes first in the above illustration, contradicting Marx's claim that the "material productive forces" (machines) are the INITIAL venue by which societies alter their values/relationships...people had to "save time" FIRST by curtailing their quest for food.* Now in the modern economy, where money is used, FIRST comes the necessity of market-based interest rates that allows for the accumulation of capital that THEN produces the labor-saving machines! The higher the market-based interest rate, the better for capital accumulation.
5372 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a lovely twist on the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale. Love, sex, pain and finally understanding. I loved it!
7839 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After surviving at least 6 reads...
7443 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 ***I am giving away 5 copies of this book on my blog, see below for details***
Philip never felt he was part of the British or Chinese community, and ends up befriending a Japanese diplomat Hayato Endo, who becomes his teacher in not only the Japanese culture and language but in the art and discipline of Akido. Their friendship is deep but it comes with harsh consequences as the Japanese savagely take over the Malayan Island.
The novel started out well at first. The Civil War has always fascinated me and the account of Carrie McGavock is quite interesting in spite of the fact that I hadn't heard about the aforementioned person until now. The scenes centered on the battles and the things people go through due to the war are rather riveting at times and I enjoyed that part of the novel very much. However, the story of Carrie and Zachariah put me off this story. This "love story," though dark and morbid at times, wasn't interesting or literary to me in the slightest. I was left wishing that the author had continued to concentrate more on the Civil War than on interactions between these two characters. And so, the overall novel failed to grab me at that point. Also, I wanted to know more about Carrie, about her grief and her children and about her husband, stories that weren't developed enough for my taste. Overall, The Widow of the South is a little too disjointed for me. There are some wonderful scenes and some symbolism thrown in for good measure, but at the end I wasn't compelled with this book and I couldn't wait to finish it. The premise was interesting, but the plot left much to be desired. I guess I'll have to read a more satisfactory novel with the backdrop of the Civil War elsewhere.
The setting and the customs of France were really interesting to me since I've never been there. The characters were well-drawn and all of them, including Margo, had their flaws as well as their good points.
If you are going to read this trilogy I recommend you read this prequel as well.
1539 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is far more than a murder mystery, it is an educational treatise on life in an orthodox yeshiva. Great story, great learning experience.
Theres plenty of women in this book and while they are all side characters, they have their own personalities and agendas. Overall, they are well written. However, I will say that I find it convenient and a bit amusing that all the women in the book (with the one exception of a mother I can think of and Walts daughter) are drawn romantically to either Walt or Henry. Still, I look forward to seeing how the women fare in the rest of the series.
6838 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The rating is for plot, characters, and ability to hold your interest . The author has verbal skills to describe scenarios that you can see.
How Lissi met Greg sure created very funny situations that made me laugh more than once.
Anyone who has been an observer of the courts over the years has seen numerous examples of arrogant judges who have imposed their political prejudices on the nation. Many judges at all levels operate with no regard for the Constitution or the limits on their power. A very recent example is the district court judge in the Schiavo case who ignored Congress and the president when they asked for a review of the case.
568 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Along w the NY Times and The Atlantic daily app, essential reading for an informed American
9956 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This whacky book is a delight. The author does a great job in providing cutting edge entertainment, weaving it all in a tall tale and at the same time making the farcical plausible. The fun, the play on words, the punastic delights run wild and the story hops on down the bloody, fishy, and stinky bunny trail. Well done and well worth your time to read this book.
4902 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Emma Carter and her partner own a small town business in which they are moderately successful. Used to being passed up by the men of the town, Emma knows that her chance at love is dwindling daily. Especially since the man that has owned her heart since high school doesn't even know she exists. Or does he?
4334 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the Winnie the pooh collections, it doesn't get much better than this. What a way to reflect on your childhood and those precious innocent times. If only there were more!
I can not wait to read Angels' Blood which focuses on Elena and Raphael, I believe. But I'm really hoping to see more from Janvier and Ashwini in the future. Their storyline was by no means complete - although the main conflict is tied up in the novella - we have lots more to hear about this pair.
So, if we're going to liken this book to others I say shame on you for those that read it because of FSOG! God this isn't even in that field, FSOG is a ballet version of BDSM, Judgment is a Rottweiler version of BDSM, it's captivity, mind manipulation, coercion, force, rape and total submission and mostly draws on the 'S' element of BDSM. So the books I would put this in line with are, Captive in the Dark, Seduced in the Dark, The Tied Man, Undeniable for the shock factor, Underestimated for the captivity and treatment, Wanderlust for the dominance of the main character - these are to name but a few.
4272 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good writing and fun poetry. But a few of the poems were a little long for a small child to follow and keep interested. On the whole, I like it and will continue to read it to my child. I believe that the poems will grow on her, just like mother goose.
4684 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Thi swas a great book. Quick, hot, steamy. The story flowed well. I do wish there was another one. but it was a great read.
This is a great premise for a series. Paranormal Payload is sci-fi based with a paranormal flavor in how earth went thru this HUGE killing off of about every type of race, breed, animal and here you have the strongest will survive type with a cast of characters and secondary casts who need their own stories like ASAP. I loved Sevan and Lorelis chemistry. It leap off the page and carried it thru the end. Really good!! Highly Recommend
At the outset, I was inclined to think of the stories in The Simple Art of Murder as exercises that Chandler used to prepare for writing his Phillip Marlowe novels. However, each of the stories stands alone, complete and distinctive, and in my experience they deserve to be read one at a time, then allowed to sink in before going to the next one. However, you take them, we see Raymond Chandler at work, producing high quality noir with intellectual integrity and a particularly insightful take on the human condition. It's not pretty or uplifting, but we can always count on his protagonists, cynical but not thoroughly jaded, to show us something worth caring about.
621 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked this story although its probably not one of my top favorites of this series so far. Both of the MC's were interesting and likable, even though they come from such different backgrounds. The way that they meet I have to acknowledge was really different. And as Greg begins to overcome his fear of his situation, he finds that he is intrigued and curious about the people who have captured him. He has an intelligent mind and he's curious about vampires. Vampires now that's something that really takes a while to wrap his mind around. At first he thinks that they are all delusional. As time goes on, he finds that he's actually beginning to like the wild assortment of people who make up Lissianna's family.
7429 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I couldn't help but fall in love with all three male characters. Aaron, the strong/silent captain. Caph the loving/playful 1st Officer, and Ford the intellectual/deep Mate. They have a secret and no one's telling. It makes it hard for a woman to join in their space adventure when she feels like the odd-man out (no pun intended).
My book club read it....some liked it, but most didn't. It was pointless if you ask me.
2. Strong Minor Characters: Taus is intriguing. I want to know more about this mysterious girl with the gorgeous violet eyes. At times, I find her very dark and menacing, but she switches quickly back into a pretty little girl. I do not know if that is the author's intention or not, but I find it very compelling and interesting. I love her vulnerability mixed in with some naivety. She is the perfect foil to Lhung and I hope that he does not mess things up with her and that he pursues her. 5 out of 5 stars
This novella was a huge letdown for me. I feel like if this was an actual novel it wouldve been so much better. The characters lacked their usual umph, the Amazons were terribly developed, and the romance wasn't as heart stopping as it was last time. It also really bothered me how Nola went from loving her sisters to hating them all because of Zane. Then again she didn't really like them all that much previously, but the change was still really fast. This was good and entertaining and I liked it, but the things I mentioned bugged me.
HIGH LEVEL: This is BOOK 3 of the Granite Wolves series that starts with Wolf Signs: Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1 . I have to say that I am increasingly impressed with this series and hope that Ms. Arend has plans for many more. It is a light paranormal romance focusing on werewolves- and where many books are hot & heavy or vicious, this series is impressive simply because it manages to be SWEET, sexy and romantic. They are all fast reads, but highly soothing. They are light on magic and violence, but have plenty of sensuality. There is little need to read them in order as the stories stand alone, but I always like to do so.
8172 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 E.E. Doc Smith was the first sci fi to range beyond not just earth but to infinity and beyond... a little dated now, and the stereotypes are a victim of the times he grew up in, it is nevertheless worth reading.
3717 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Reading this made me wish I was a Viking! Total must-read!
"you can never run away. Not ever. The only way out is in."
2930 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Gage and Hailey are so sweet together I almost got a toothache reading their story! Just a really cute story. Loved all the characters. Really really nice read.
3604 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A great begining of a great family saga! A story of begining over again and finding your fated mate !
Emi noticed a strong attraction to all 3 of the men when she came aboard and it just grows as she spends more time together. Things quickly escalate and Emi learns just how great being loved by 3 men at once can be. Things go so well between them all that Aaron quickly offers her the 4th crew spot and she accepts (although it's not completely "official" until the end of the training they'll be going through over the next few months). Emi moves on to the ship and they start getting to know each other better while Emi get trained on the ship's systems and such so she can help out with other duties other than as their doctor. She also takes on the hydroponic's bay and growing the fresh food for them to use on their trip. Things aren't perfect but they go as smoothly as can be expected when integrating the lives of 4 people. The feelings between them all quickly escalate (almost insta-love fast) but doubts plague Emi because of Aaron's inability to admit his feelings out loud (due to emotions scars) and Emi has to learn to see his feelings in his actions rather than when he says. They go through some experiences that bring them closer and help them learn each other better as time comes for them to leave Earth and head out to space. I won't go in to too much detail but I will say that I really liked the way things played out in this story. Things stayed pretty interesting throughout and there were some unexpected twist (especially right before the end). The story turns out great and Emi, Aaron, Caph and Ford end the story ready to start their HEA together.
it would have been more interesting to see Jedi crash landing and through necessity they turn into Sith.
It's the story of tough, potty-mouthed Nina who gets accidentally turned into a vampire. Greg is the handsome, almost 500 year old vampire, who mistakenly bit her and it trying to help her adjust to her new life.
Note: This book is amazing. I love Elizabeth Scott's book. They are all well written. She has published 3 other books (Bloom, Perfect You, and Stealing Heaven) in a little over a year, which is incredible. Living Dead Girl is a wonderful tale. It is not a safe world, sadly and there are sickos like Ray out there. I like how the book is honest and doesn't sugarcoat it. This book was really direct and though it was short it did leave me satisfied. I don't understand why it was a hardcover, when it was under 200 pages. I also love the strength that she gave to her heroine. I am going to shut up, because I'll keep fangirling her.
7691 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really liked this story. It was so easy to read and understand. There were many characters but they all had their place. The humor was great and any author who can make me laugh out loud while reading a murder mystery is ok in my book. Please read as you'll be glad you did.
1094 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good
For people who are not sensitive to these issues, I think the book would be as well received as any of her others. I have given this book five stars because I can separate my personal feelings about the subject matter from the quality of the writing, which in Allison Brennan's case is always excellent. Allison Brennan is one of my favorite authors and I'm so happy to have found her books. I'm excited to get to finally move on to the Lucy Kincaid series.
Elyssa Barlett has every reason in the world to think ill of Will Denton: at her sister's rehearsal dinner he announces that as President of Pemberleo Coffee he is sending his employee Charles Blakely to Guatemala, he insulted her beheind her back, and he is just about the coldest and most heartless person alive. When Will comes to Guatemala she still dislikes him and thinks him a workaholic and manipulative. She has disliked him for two years now. However, when they spend time together she finds it harder to remember the reasons she disliked him so much. Until that is, she learns of how he told Charles not to propose to her sister from her friend George Westham. She leaves Guatemala right away before hearing his side of the story. Will her heart ever change towards Will? What is the truth about George Westham? Will Elyssa stop being so prejudice towards Will? I am not going to give away any of these answers, I suggest you read it for yourself.
Little One-eye, Two-Eye, and Three-Eyes
7741 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the place to start for some great reading enjoyment. Bob Moats is a very prolific writer, but references previous book experiences, so start here and each one after is great reading.
On top of trying to piece out what people are hiding from him, Jacob is stuck investigating a crime so horrible, that its taking a serious emotional toll on the usually tough-as-nails detective and his relationship with Victor. I think this is the first time we get to see Jacobs flawed side. The way he chose to deal with his emotions pissed me off. I also thought Victor was a little too quick to forgive once he figured it out. That said though, Im glad the boys worked out their issues, and were playing nice by the end.
6238 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Awesome books the writer has really out done himself with these books can't wait to read the others
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1075 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can't imagine any Kindle owner not signing on for this freebie info source. You get light, fast news items, quickie feature pieces, meaty author interviews, and goofy pictures of lava lamps and trendy adult beverages. Fun stuff all. Even the rhapsodic essays about failed, discontinued automobiles like the Gremlin and the Pacer (inexplicably, a regular feature) are growing on me.
4214 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Overall, this was not a bad bundle. 5 of the stories were solid and 3 were average, but for $[...] each, it is cheap entertainment!
Nigel's ex-wife is psychotic & deranged.
reviewing books by, for, and about women
8636 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the characters but I really wish I could have heard Brett' s side from him. All the men are annoyingly overbearing and it was difficult to get over that even if the heroine knew they were just being over protective big brothers. Brett and Antonia are great together. I will try the next one in the series to see if any of the brothers redeem themselves.
Her husband is pouting because after crashing and almost being killed in a helicopter in the last book, she doesn't jump up and fly for him everytime he needs her to. Flying is his passion, not hers, but he's being a baby about it. Just never have warmed up to Drake.
He can't deny his attraction to his wife Jessie, but he treats her with disdain, disrespect and suspicion because he thinks she's in cahoots with his devious uncle. Jessie and Ryder slowly get to know each other; he realizes she isn't the schemer he thought she was, and she discovers he's not really a dangerous criminal. Now Ryder is faced with a new craving - his wife - and the only danger Jessie truly faces is losing her heart.
Next, there is far too much detail about the little things in Henry's life -- the razor Henry uses, what kind of sandwich old Irma ate before she died in their Las Vegas hotel room, the list goes on and on. As another reviewer noted, this seems like padding to bring up the word count. And the author jumped around with the back story on Henry and Irma -- I thought we were through with the back story, and there it comes again, right in the middle of Henry walking around the house where the murder took place. I am glad to read that the author is going to revise this book. I hope that he tightens the action, and doesn't give us every little detail of Henry's morning rituals, etc. as though he were Marcel Proust. As to the names --- well, we are probably stuck with them....I will keep checking for the revised version, as I still am hooked on the setting, and I admire anyone who takes the time to write and publish, knowing that he or she is opening themselves up to criticism.
The Brothers Bulger takes us from their childhood days in South Boston. Accounts of each man's life is detailed with names, dates, and accomplishments along with a long saga of violence, corruption and accusations of cover-ups.
Although there were no real surprises in the plot, the solid writing and the characters drew me in and I stayed up late finishing the book, which came to a satisfying conclusion. Ms. O'Leary is a talented writer, and I look forward to reading more of her books.
I was surprised by the bit of depth at the end of the story Salins understanding of Diana, what she wanted and needed and how to give it to her. How he went about trying to win her favor. It made up for the lack of character depth in the beginning of the book, which was mostly action and sex (which is also action, because it was mostly Diana fighting with her lovers as foreplay for the sexing).
Harlequin Presents # 2254 - June 2002
This book has many dynamics. On the surface it is the story of how Mark Zuckerberg created the company Thefacebook (the original name) at Harvard and how it survived, thrived, and then became a worldwide phenomenon. But that is just he tip of the iceberg.
5897 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Megan Warden is an Enforcer for her werewolf Pack. As such, she is the second most important wolf in her compound. Megan is traveling to the wedding of a cousin and has been asked to pick up another wolf at the airport; her sister's anchor, Shane Rosario. Megan doesn't think anything of it until she smells him and once that happens nothing can stop the two from mating.
If you're into PNR, shifter and a lot of sexiness, I totally recommend both this series!
2380 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this brief novel, because of the clean writing and heartfelt characters. It would be very easy to stumble into banality in taking on a plot like this. Daniel Oran stayed upright the whole way through, and created a small gem. Bravo!
[DISCLAIMER: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review of the book. My future participation in the program is not dependent on how I review the book, I'm free to write the review that I think the book deserves.]
Maybe I did get it for free so I should lower my expectations and be grateful, but frankly I gave my book time to this. And frankly, I felt cheated. I want my time back. For $3 or $4 you can read Annabel Joseph's FULL LENGTH BDSM stories. There are so many amazing BDSM authors and so little time. Don't waste it on this.
One thing in my favor, perhaps, is the fact that I had previously read the book "Who Wrote the Bible?" by Friedman, which in itself brings to light many questions about authenticity (what Jesus really said, what may have been lost in the translation, etc), alternate biblical passages, and biblical books -- and this prior reading helped me understand more of what I encountered in Deepak's book "The Third Christ".
7626 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Cliff Black goes into great detail and explains extremly well several perfect crimes. Each stands on its own, and are real life crimes that have been commited.
Knowing it was the fourth book in a series, I had always meant to read the others, but I just never got around to it. "Readers woes." And then A Quick Bite, the first in the Argeneau Vampire series magically went on sale at B&N for $0.99. Romance and vampires....how's a girl supposed to resist?
2016 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was as good as the first two, and I absolutely loved it! It had a lot of really good action and once again kept me on the edge of my seat - from beginning to end.
9902 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I read the first book in this series, The Marriage List: full-length sweet historical romance , which I didn't totally love but it was clean and the story was well thought out. The H and h in this book were secondary characters in that book and were intriguing. I liked the idea of this book but the execution left me wanting to throw my Kindle out the window. I can't remember being more irritated by an h ever. She is selfish and hurts the H over and over again. I liked him but he wasn't perfect either, wavering on and off. I want to feel the love story in romance novels, in this one I had my doubts. I'm also tired of the storyline where the h insists over and over again that she doesn't want to get married, it's just plain annoying.
8502 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kevin Given is an author I had never read until Last Rites, The Return of Sabastian Varsilis.. Let me say, I will be reading more from this author.
I was intrigued by the premise of A Hint of Wicked, but ultimately felt let down. Before Garrett came back, both men seemed like truly wonderful characters, men any woman would have a hard time choosing between, which is what interested me. But as we got to Garrett, even with his sympathetic situation, I just didn't want him to get Sophie back. And as the intrigue developed (too late), it just wasn't enough. Sophie's love for both men was mentioned so often, I was surprised it wasn't on every page. And there were some interesting storylines that were left undeveloped and thus were unfulfilling.
I am giving 2 stars instead of one in hopes that perhaps the author will take this criticism and do some rewriting. I think he has talent; it's just very 'raw' talent.
Edited to add - I immediately received a very curt comment from the author and looking at the other reviews, I can see a trend of bullying of any negative reviews, which puts me off the entire matter. I would never read anything by Bob Coates again... Bob Coates has since deleted his comment, but the issue of his rudeness and attempts of intimidation are still true and I will keep this review up.
Reading through the program one realises the distance that has been travelled since it was written. Some of the major planks are the Abolition of Child Labour, the creation of a progressive income tax and Free Education.
I enjoyed the book and the characters and the action. If you like fantasy and action and epic adventure stories, you'll like this book.
If it were simply a matter of solving the crimes, the book wouldn't need nearly as many pages. But there's much, much more here, including descriptions of the remote surroundings and in-depth looks at the characters and their backgrounds. Every once in a while there's a chuckle, as when I came across this line spoken by Walt:
5922 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is a the beginning of a great series. I love Patricia Briggs and I love this series! I love the different view of Mercedes Thompson series and I love being able to see more from some of the side characters from Mercy's world. This series focuses more on the romance than Mercy's world.
8640 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I really enjoyed this book... so much so that I purchased the next in the series. I loved the characters (some really were "chartacters" too!).
This adventurous series is designed with cliffhangers at the end. You will definitely want to read the coming books. Book Four is coming out in March of 2008 - I can hardly wait.
8743 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I recently read Turning Back the Clock. I was attracted to this book as a history buff who loves historical fiction. I had some concerns since I'm not much of a baseball fan, but I very quickly realized that I didn't have to be. This story pulled me in from page 1 and kept drawing me in until the very last page. I was also able to learn about a few events in the history of major league baseball that I was totally unaware of. From a different angle, who hasn't dreamed of going back in time to meet your favorite sports or historical figure? This is a great mix of science fiction, history, and of course America's favorite past-time. Well done, John Fitch V! Thank you for a great read.
The chemistry between these two is intense! And those dreams *fans face* WOW. The story flew by quickly with plenty of twists and turns and although the ending seemed to wrap up quicker than I would have liked, I still very much enjoyed the story. I will definitely be checking out the next book in the series.
1294 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The most important thing to know about The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz is that it is a MULTI language book. Large portions of it are written in Spanish. There are also numerous other phrases and situations lifted from a number of sci-fi books, anime, manga, which form a language in and of themselves. You either need to know all of these worlds thoroughly to understand the book, or you need to have a "cliff notes" guide next to you and go back and forth between the book you're reading and the explanation of what the chapter actually meant.
7527 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I never received any Mark Twain Book so why is he on my Amazon review list????
9018 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's rare to find a good book, and that's what this is...a book. Well over 200 pages & the cost was a bit over $5. but worth it.
Millicent Anderson has been over protected and sheltered her entire life. Almost a bird in a gilded cage, she longs to experience life and desires more than anything to become a teacher, much to her father's dismay. On a trip with her family to Montana, Millie comes face to face with her destiny and his name is Johnny Pickett. Johnny is everything that her father warned her about, but that doesn't stop her from reaching out to Johnny and taking what is in her heart. She loves this man and nothing is going to stop her from being with him.
Characterization seemed better than the previous three books, but I think that's only because the previous three books could set it up. If you just picked up this book and read, you'd get a neat little story, but you wouldn't have the emotional connection to the characters. Some series are fine out of order (i.e. Star Wars: X-Wing series), but this is definitely a series to read in the intended order.
But I mention this because I have just finished reading the short novel, CHUPACABRA, by DALLAS TANNER. I'll come right out with a theory I have about this offering: I'm thinking that Mr. Tanner may have first attempted to write a script for a made-for-TV B movie, shopped it around, got no bites, and so decided to turn his script into a short novel.
9234 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Carol feels stuck in the small town of Shamrock, Texas. She dreams of moving to exciting places leaving behind her job in the U Drop Inn in a town where nothing exciting ever happens--until a good looking stranger comes in to celebrate the St Patrick's Day Festival. A fast read done well by Tesesa Lilly.
7678 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found it extremely hard to put the book down. I read 3 of his books and enjoyed each of them. I couldn't put them down till I finished.
2413 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I realize. I got this book for free but..... it's not at all complete. It talks about carving and tells you to look at the photos and temper plates. Well there are none to look at.info is pretty good but sure needs the photos an templates
In the beginning of the story, I found the angst so strong; it just took my breath away. The poetry Darcy noted for Elizabeth brought tears to my eyes. Some of what I consider in this relationship is explained by Aunt Gardiner's words as to Lizzy's parents' role and/or lack of it and how she always had to rely on herself ("her parents have not always been people Lizzy could depend upon in times of need. Lizzy has learned as a result to keep a great deal to herself, and it has been a concern of mine for some time that it might prove difficult for a man to earn her trust.") At times in this plot E. doesn't even have Jane with whom to discuss events and circumstances. Yes, we see what some describe as a vastly changed Mr. Bennet but I will maintain that his personality was always such but here we just read those traits manifesting in stronger terms. I always read Mr. Bennet as a lazy father who didn't want his bookroom invaded. He would not even take the time to hear "his favorite daughter" out, both in the warning about allowing Lydia to go to Brighton and when Elizabeth wanted to explain her change in opinion and feelings about Darcy. He always took the path of least resistance, in allowing Lydia to go to Brighton and in not putting down his foot on the behaviors of his daughters, even allowing the younger ones to "be out" and, lastly, in not having a heart-to-heart talk with his wife about curbing her tongue. A true ostrich with his head in the sand! I can't even address his actions in not protecting Elizabeth from Lady C.'s verbal assault - at this point he lost the right to call himself her father!
- But it would help your lover in his difficult quest to win you if you believed in him and actually stayed alive & strong for him so that he can come for you at the end ... OOOOHHHH, I am soooo much in LUV, but NOT THAT MUCH!
7267 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Nice to have George Eliot's books all in one place in my Kindle.
I was actually glad that images weren't included for two reasons:
5799 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 twisted story with good plot, characters are very interesting and story had original type setting. The catalyst to the story is very interesting
A Hint of Wicked is the first historical romance this year I have reviewed that I can honestly say that I loved. I had been eager to read this one form the moment I first read about it, and was actually a little bit wary that I might have built it up too much in my head, and as a result setting myself up for disappointment. Don't despair if you have read an abundance of mediocre historical romances lately like I have. Never fear Wicked is here to end the doldrums!
1783 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 WOW! I NEVER KNEW WHAT I HAD MISSED IN NOT READING THIS BOOK YEARS EARLIER. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT STARTED OUR COUNTRIES DRIFT FROM THE CONSTITUTION THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU
6827 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This game is very interesting! Although not worth the money, still the sample is fabulous. It lets you play the game, at least. This is one game where I do NOT need that card that I don't yet have.
I have never read a book like this and find it hard to describe it. But I do recommend it to anyone who needs a break from the dreariness of everyday life.
Even though I gave the book two stars (I am a huge Lynne Graham fan) I don't recommend the book. It just has nothing to recommend it. It doesn't have any bit of spark or passion in it. I love her earlier works, but this is not an example of her best work in my opinion.
NO MATTER how many times you unsubscribe, they will continue to SPAM you.
7373 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 You want to put this book down. Everyone gives her a hard time but in the it will surprise you
Jessica Coulter Smith really has outdone herself with this book. I love paranormals and recently began to like werewolf romances. The plots and scenes are beautifully written. The love that forms between Cole and Marion truly is magical. Marion starts out as a frightened, lost woman. But through her journey and finding love with Cole she becomes a strong willful, vibrant woman ready to fight for the man she loves and the life she wants.
We don't have any bullets, or I would seriously consider it. He laughed and pulled a gleaming .45-70 from his shirt pocket and held it up. Where did you get that?
Enjoy it to its fullest and don't forget to share your thoughts below!
9700 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Originally posted at: [...]
That said, I agree that that price is a tad high. I'd be much more comfortable with less than $20 per month, considering how much is stripped out.
I gave it 1 heart, since I feel this book is just too extreme...
9030 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is review was difficult to write. The reason is that I'm a big fan of Fitgerald's work. I regard his work as remarkably insigthful social criticism, just as appropriate today as the day it hit the market. Unfortunately, some of the works featured in the book have been abbreviated; subtly, but enough to make it slightly disappointing. Nevertheless, I found the book worthwhile and would buy it again. It's always intriguing to step into Fitgerald's world - even though, in my humble opinion, we're back there again!
On to the next book in the series!
Having finished book 1 immediately clicked the buy button for book two The Chaos Child (Family Lies) and am looking forward to reading it soon!
9216 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the characters, especially Ryson. I found the characters likable and the plot good. The writing was very descriptive and I found I was able to visualize what the author was trying to describe. The story flowed well and I didn't become bored or overwhelmed with the fantasy portions of the story. I look forward to the next book in the series.
In summary, for me, interesting. I am impressed, but have doubts. Please be aware of what you are getting before you start to read the novel. There is nothing worse than biting into what you think is a raspberry and getting a wasabi pea. Think bitter and think dark and you will be better prepared.
8434 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This paranormal romance is a keeper! It's even better than the first novel in the seriesWolf Signs: Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1 . Tad and Missy are so complimentary as a couple. They balance each other, and their relationship is well developed. This author really draws you in, and you care about the characters, and what happens to them.
There is a M/M, M/F, M/F/M scenes not graphic...
and not on a tiny spot such as most of us choose. There is humor, adventure
1236 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 WARNING: Contains spoilers.
I always refer back to Deepak's books that I have on my bookshelf -- and even though this present book has to go back to the Library, I plan on buying my own copy, so I can once again pore thru those pages which really appeal to me, and take more of Dr Chopra's Eastern wisdom into my life.
I would rate this book a 4.75 (of 5), the deduction coming from a few technical issues I have with the author's choice of paragraph breaks and a few instances of lame dialogue. Listening to the story on a cd would answer for the first point quite nicely. The second point is a matter of personal preference, and some people may actually like the whole "what" scene that thoroughly annoyed me. It reminded me of Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First" skit. One time around, its funny, but more than once struck a painful chord within me.
4991 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like it because it gives a more accurate translation of certain words than the King James. I would recommend it.
This book is really beautifully written and throwing in a piece of what Hollywood claims sells only cheapens things. There is a beauty in leaving some things to the imagination. I challenge Ms. Marinelli to be different. She is an amazing writer. I challenge her to believe in her skills as a writer and protest the status quo of cheap romance novels.
Str8te Boys was exactly what I was looking for in a read this weekend. It was short, hot, and to the point. I love gay college boy romances. Throw in a gay for you, but Im straight, and its an all-around win for me.
8072 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really like this book it's a great read,I found it very heart warming that the love and understanding was what was needed.
337 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I put a 1 star because of the damage this book has done to societies the world over, but would give it 5 stars as a must read for any liberty loving individual to understand what they are contending against.
8132 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 An enjoyable read...my boyfriend is loving the effect this book is having on me!! I'll be checking out more of R.G. Alexander's books
The book is realistically done. I think the end makes readers feel even more strongly about the subject, but I want a sequel. I want to read about what happens if Alice survives, and if she ever has a normal life, and how she's helped to get better from her trauma.
6072 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was the first book I have read with an in depth m/m storyline, and I was pleasantly surprised. Essentially I was hesitant due to the m/m content thinking I wouldn't like the story because of it, but I decided to give it a try and I am happy to say this book has opened a new subgenre to me. I can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy.
7780 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Can't tell you why I so love these kinda cheesy mysteries. Sometimes you just need an almost-but-not-quite predictable book to loose yourself in. This is it!
2065 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This was not a good choice for me. The preview made it sound better than it was. Hard to follow.
I liked that Sevan wasn't completely stubborn and was able to admit his weakness and was willing to die if he so much as threatened his mate.
5672 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Wish there was more storyline and less sex. Every time I turned around, sex, sex, sex, and more sex! I usually don't skip areas but when it gets to be their only form of interaction..... Good book though..
9885 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As someone interested in European history during the "Dark Ages," I've stumbled across references to The Book of Kells many times in my reading. Beyond those few references I confess to almost total ignorance of the subject. What Simon Worrall has done with The Book of Kells: Copulating Cats and Holy Men is provide a brief overview for this magnificent treasure of Ireland and the British Isles.
Highly recommended to adult paranormal romance readers. Dont let the sheer number of these books keep you from reading this series, because you can pretty much start anywhere and keep up easily. A Quick Bite equaled a quick, easy, and fun read for me.
7724 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was good in most ways, but extremely predictable which is not what you want when reading a murder mystery novel.
5036 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great addition to my library. Thanks for getting it to me FAST!
(Review by Jimmy, my middle son.)
UNABRIDGED
4970 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A thrilling continuation of an intriguing story. Unexpected twists and character development.
1080 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I took advantage of the free Amazon Daily blog right after I received my Kindle in 2009. Have seen it evolve over that time, and generally speaking it's been for the better... not perfect, but I do like it for it's often-random yet usually informative content.
This book is hard to describe, but works wonderfully. A few plot threads could have been developed a bit more, perhaps, but thus is life, and this story does reflect it. It's a gentle, feel-good work that I thoroughly enjoyed. I shall have to look for more of her work.
8848 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Georgette Heyer's mysteries have interesting characters and some humor without the total silliness of her Regency Romances. I am not a good judge of how well the mystery is planned, since I tend to get more caught up in the characters, how the dialog is handled and if they stay in character, rather than plot twists. Her dialog was usually clever and moved the story along quite well. It did seem that the most unlikely person turned out to be the villain most of the time, but she kept adding some fresh concepts to the stories and I just wish she had written more mysteries and less romance novels.
Karigan G'ladheon has been expelled from school for, basically, winning a duel against a young nobleman. Rather than wait in shame for her father to come and get her, she gathers the bare necessities and sets out on her own to go home. Along the way, she is suddenly accosted by a Green Rider - a member of the King's elite messenger service - who is barely able to stay on his horse due to two black arrows in his back. As he slumps to the ground, he begs Kari to take over his errand, saying that the letter he has must be delivered to the King and is a matter of life and death. He convinces Kari and expires; Karigan is left with his horse (who, yes, she calls simply The Horse at first since the Green Rider had the lack of courtesy of dying before introducing her; once she discovers her steed's name, she uses it. BTW, The Horse's real name is Condor), his greatcoat and his saddlebags, containing some provisions, with no idea of exactly what she is supposed to do. She sets out for Sacor City, where the King lives, and that's when the adventure begins. Because there is a mysterious rider in grey, upon a grey horse (who is known as simply the Grey One or Grey Man through much of the text, in order to preserve the mystery of his identity - and no, I won't tell you THAT!), who will do anything and kill anyone to stop that message. Dark forces and fell magics are stirring to life in Sacordia for the first time in a millennium - and there is no one left who understands enough about magic to hold them at bay.
Will I pick up another book by this author? Sure! I'd like to read her FBI series before deciding on whether or not to continue on.
7406 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Samantha Cross promised her mother that she would always take care of her brother. When he once again lands himself in jail, this time for trying to steal a Montgomery Ranch bull, Samantha finds herself the one in danger. Forced to go to the Montgomery Ranch to plead her brother's case and ask her brother's employers to drop the charges against him, Samantha is not prepared for the instant attraction she would feel for both men. Evidently they feel the same way because Samantha has just agreed to become their housekeeper for the next year in return for the Montgomery brothers allowing her brother to go free. How she will get through the next year without succumbing to the lust that pulsates through her body is a question that Samantha begins asking herself almost immediately. All too soon that thought is forgotten as she finds the home she never had with two of the most enticing men she has ever met.
9397 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 About the Book:
8264 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is a story driven by the characters. Micah's deep ties to both the Delanys and their ranch are immediately evident. They are the closest thing he has to family and he will do whatever he can to protect them. His attitude is almost a perfect reflection of Tucker's attitude toward him and the ranch. Everything Tucker has done has been to protect his family and Micah. It is his idea of protecting Micah that has put the biggest wedge between the two of them and watching them overcome that is great. These two cannot be in the same room together without sparks flying, no matter who else is around, and they sizzle when alone. But it's not just the heat that will draw readers in, but the tenderness that comes with it.
This is a sort of rewrite of the fairytale of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, but in this case, it is only five sisters. As you read, I'm sure you will pick up another fairytale vibe - I won't tell you, it would spoil the surprise and suspense. Read it!
Woven through the entire book is the one golden thread of simple truth: God. Loves. You. If you ever wondered about that; if you ever needed assurance that He knows you--who you are, why you are, and that you matter to Him; if you ever just wished you could feel His arms around you, read this book.
3333 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is another great book, written by a true artist. Her words paint pictures, that the readers can see. You don't read books written by her, you live them vividly, through her words. I have yet to read a book written by Julie Garwood, just once. They are definitely, repeat reads. Each and every one of them. I think she is incapable of writing a bad book. If you see a book by her, grab it.
3713 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good read for teens.
8118 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Three for Me? It's everything you could want wrapped up into a quick and steamy read. Enough of each of the four main characters background was given up front. Then, in bits and pieces throughout the story, so that you fall a little in love with each one of them. I sincerely give this story five stars, because each page led to other new and exciting steps in the relationship between them. There are some mysteries, answers to many questions and an exotic expedition that changes each of them forever, while giving the reader everything that their heart and imagination desires. The hot scenes are guaranteed to make readers read this more than once! Thank you, R. G. Alexander!
The town of Wolf Creek looks like any other town on the surface but underneath lies a huge secret. Many of the people who live in Wolf Creek are actually werewolf shifters.
4888 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Over all it read a great book just not long enough.. I also feel like ot should be a part to.
7544 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Funny, and pretty accurate if you know anyone in this business.
I don't care too much for Vic's new partner. He seems standoffish and odd. However, I am hoping that the next book will allow me to delve deeper in to Vic and Zigler's new partnership.
1166 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There are so many things in this book that you can find something to cover anything that you might be looking for. I like to just look to see what all is in it.
2519 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great find! I love to cook and I love to eat. No wonder I am a Weight Watcher. I saw this book and "took a chance". It is wonderful. A great weight loss tool to say the least! Imagine eating onion rings when you are on a diet! And the majority of the recipes are "doable" for a diabetic as well. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is trying to gain better health. Another good feature is that the recipes do not make a huge amount and, most of the ingredients are things you already have in your pantry. A for sure "YES"!
"At the back of the North wind" and "The man who was Thursday" are both a little strangely written novels that are hard
Diamonds argument in a nutshell
1545 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read this some time ago in paperback before I got an iPad. It was just as good this time around. Am going to read more of her Decker/Lazarus novels.
I have read all 7 Chandler novels plus the short stories "Trouble is My Business." One can make the argument that the present book is perhaps his best work; although, the short story format does not make for an impressive read - as we see for example in "Farewell, My Lovely," or other full novels.
In dealing with the aftermath of the battle with Lord Morgorath, this third installment in the Ranger's Apprentice series takes a detour from fantasy's classic conflict of good versus evil. Having defeated the supernatural threat to their country, the characters are now confronted with difficult moral choices and human dilemmas. A darker book than its predecessors, THE ICEBOUND LAND deals with slavery, addiction and the problem of violence in a world where might makes right.
7178 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ms Hubbard almost never disappoints me, when I start her books I cant put them down, even if it takes me till two in the morning...
4486 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a really short and really harrowing book. I was deeply moved by it from beginning to end. The entire story takes on a sort of somber tone that is not lifted until the very end, and even then it is still daunted by darkness.
And they have never been beaten.
9941 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I can't say I was entirely sure what to expect from this story. It is a bit bizarre and a lot of it is not quite believable, but it is a fun read and you will most likely enjoy it if you are willing to suspend disbelief. Alice goes through a lot and yes, in many ways it does follow the general concept of Alice in Wonderland, and she does come out all right in the end.
There are no rewards for that sort of thing but my teachers thought I should have something and they gave me this little book.
With all that said, I have arthritis and every time Belle's pain was described, I needed a Tylenol.
1349 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I am reading this book as our March book club book. I hate it. It is the most boring book that I have ever read, next to the Source, by James Michner. It is taking me a half hour to read one page. It may be a Pulitzer Prize winner but it's awful. Choose another book. Don't get this one. I love history but this book is not history. It seems to be all over the place. It goes from 11000 BC to 4000 BC to 1492 and from New Guinea to Australia to North America to South America with no connection. I'll say it again, I HATE THIS BOOK.
"Thus it is slapping history in the face to want to begin by the division of labor in general, in order to get subsequently to a specific instrument of production, machinery.
To escape the madness and alleviate some of the stress Alice searches a home swap website with dreams of finding a quaint cottage in England to runaway to. What she finds is her very own Prince Charming. But little does she know Nigel Channing is nothing but a lying cheater who will take her further down the rabbit hole.
5275 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is a great read and has a lot of useful tools/sheets in the back. Love his ideas and personality
6. Centralization of the means of communication and transportation in the hands of the State. So the government gets to pick what you hear and see. Look no further than an out of control FCC that is comping at the bit to regulate AKA sensor the internet.
3211 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Southern literature and this is reminscent of some of my favorites authors, such as Eudora Welty. Good insight into growing up in the south in the 60's and the same issues people struggle with today.
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Unfortunately, even the most accomplished jugglers will, oops, drop something. In this case, there are some unanswered questions. While mystery/courtroom novels are supposed to dangle red herrings, there were a couple that needed to be explained. Perhaps they will be addressed in later novels. Regardless, I was taken in by this book. Lisa Scottoline's "Mistaken Identity", like a great boxing match, has plenty of sharp jabs and some devastating punches.
Highly recommended for Flanagan fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of edged combat, covert reconnaissance, and courageous youngsters. For those who have not previously read this series, the initial volume is The Ruins of Gorlan .
I highly recommend both books.
"Alice" has Stockholms-syndrome, she does not run - because she believes that he will kill her and her family if she does. She does not kill him - even though she could. He actually lets her out of the apartment - and she still doesn't run...
1695 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Karim Spencer is a successful financial advisor with a live-in girlfriend and young son. He is living the life that he always wanted until the demons of his past start to get the best of him. Karim's brother Omar took the fall for a murder that he committed. Karim has tried everything in his power to try to get his brother out of prison but the countless appeals haven't worked. Karim comes up with plan to finally free Omar but this decision may cost him his life. Karim's sister Nadiah has made a lot of bad decisions as a single mother. She can't control her wayward teen son and wants Karim to step in to help her save him from the streets. Nadiah is also trying to finally get a decent job and be the mother that she should have been years ago. But is it too late?
First off, though this is book one in the Prison Break Trilogy, Ms. Brennan puts a lot of cross-over characters into her novels. Will Hooper actually made multiple appearances in the No Evil Trilogy, and for that reason I'd suggest reading 'Speak No Evil' first, which is his partner's story. Even better, I'd recommend reading all her stories chronologically since each one is thrilling in its own right and there are so many people you'll recognize from previous books. No worries though if you'd prefer not to, as this can definitely be read as a standalone.
306 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 All philosophers and political scientists must read "The Manifesto" in order to understand modern and post-modern culture and society. Whether pro or con, we cannot avoid the way our world has been shaped by Marx.
9308 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It is wonderful to have the Bible on my kindle. It is truly the best book in the world, perhaps universe! This version is easy to read and navigate. I love it.
What happens when the high school nerds grow up hot and sexy? Make Mine Midnight gives Mason and Hunter their fantasy - a grown up Claire in their bed. Claire is an erotic writer who lives in the worlds she makes up. Mason and Hunter are best friends with one common goal and are ready to achieve it. From the minute Claire re-meets Mason and Hunter at the party, sparks are flying and just get hotter as the night goes on. I was ready to give Claire a high five when she turned the tables on both of her men to show only they matter in any type of relationship. Make Mine Midnight is one erotic and hot meeting between old high school classmates - one that is an instant favorite in my erotic library.
What a wonderful way to get away from the daily grind and refresh for another day! No matter your age, occupation, marital status or whatever, there always comes a time when you need to just "get away" for a bit, to put your mind in suspension, or TAKE A BREAK! Happens to all of us. Well, this is the perfect way to do it. This is a very interesting and sweet story that will engage your thoughts and emotions, but not require you to do a great deal of thinking or involvement. But, you will smile, relax, and take away the BEST feeling! The plot is interesting and the characters are well-drawn and could be someone you know. I loved it and I am sure that you will too!
5878 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I got this by accident I didn't realize it was in Spanish! I would sell it back too!
5578 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Yet another great William W.Johnstone book to add to your wish list. Bill sure can write a book tell a story like you are riding right along side the main character..
Only gave it four stars, though, because there really wasn't a plot and what little conflict there was was pretty flimsy. But it WAS an enjoyable read. I'd definitely look for more by this author, but I have to admit that the shortness of the book stops me. Paying three and four dollars for something this short just doesn't feel worth it to me. Not the author's fault, however. All in all, this book has a very "fantasy" feel to it. Enjoyable read.
The I-Team reading order, so far:
- One semi-voyeuristic sex scene that's bizarre and made me a little uneasy while I was reading it.
I have had in a great while and
*****
1935 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Another great book in the series. If you've made it this far, keep going. It only gets better and better!
These laws, while quite primitive in our eyes, covered trade, marriage, slave ownership, concubine management, farming, trade, social interaction and on and on.
4792 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Really quite interesting; does give the point of view from survivors themselves which gives even more human an aspect to the story. I never heard there was rumor that Capt Smith committed suicide before the ship went down - and a number of other rumors Well worth the read in my opinion.
Keep in mind that this is a sweet gay fluff read. 5* of 5*
7457 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I fell in love with Jane Porter and couldn't wait to be educated myself. Enter into a world where being a submissive is an honor most women crave and being tutored at the hands of Doms is a priceless gift.
+ Augustus
For the price of FREE to be able to read on my phone? Especially, awesome!
Baby Step 7: Build Wealth (page 203)
190 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Before this book, I had never read an Elisabeth Moon novel. I got so engrossed in this novel. Loved the story line and characters and can't wait to see what happens next to Captain Kylara Vatta and Crew. It was a little thin, but I'm hoping there will be more pages worth in the next book of this series.
Can he be jealous of himself? After the kiss, Beckett pulls away from Christiana, thinking that she might have given the black knight something else if he had asked for it.
"Simply ask Him to show you the depth of His love for you and a revelation of what the Cross of Jesus accomplished."
I pray one day I will meet him in heaven and have a good chat about how his simple dorm room program made such a huge impact in my ministry life.
Joining Clarendon are Gabriel Garn, the wizard of Dor Eotrus and several other amazingly fleshed out characters; including a wonderfully cranky Gnome named Ob, who is one of my favorite characters in this tale. Lord Angle Theta and his servant, Dolan Silk also join the quest. Theta is mysterious and enigmatic; appearing out of nowhere for the sole purpose of joining the quest, having been'led' there. It turns out that he is a reknowned knight and is old friends with Gabriel Garn. He is a man with arcane knowlege, who knows that the barriers are breaking down between the Worlds of Chaos and the human world of Midgaard. He has come to stop it.
4275 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Years ago I had the pleasure of reading some of these stories individually to my daughters when they were still little ones at home. Who doesn't love Winnie-the-Pooh? And for they who unfortunately do not - I say, "Oh Bother!"
5938 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My favorite genre to read is mostly paranormal, and here is where I admit that I had never read anything by Patricia Briggs. And now I am kicking myself. I decided to start with this novella because its really the first part of the story, and also so that I could see if I enjoyed the way the author wrote before taking on a new series. So reading done and the first I thing I did when I finished this was of course, buy the first real book in the series,Cry Wolf, and immediately start reading. Why? Because I have already fallen in love with the main characters.
5251 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One thing I really liked about this book is that it is helpful no matter where you are on your financial journey. If you are just starting out and follow these words of wisdom, you will be in much better shape financially that most people out there. If you are somewhere on down the road, this book will tell you how to improve your financial situation. This is true whether or not you are in debt, living within your means, or living below your means. The idea of bucking the current trend of continual consumption and "living like no one else" is perfect. While people may view you as strange for living by these principles, you will have the satisfaction of being able to go to sleep at night without worrying about being able to pay the next bill or agonizing over where the money will come from for the next installment payment.
2368 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A fine Kindle addition to my Kindle library. Ideal to be able to take with you wherever you go. As the best book ever written or ever to be written, this is the one to have.
Evoking self examination by meditation to find the answers that is within your heart and really look at it, make changes even if necessary. To really know yourself and be happy with who you are.
This deliciously erotic little bit of yumminess was fun for a hot, quick read. The plot was a bit light, and I'm not sure I bought the whole gorgeous-guy-has-to-blackmail-a-girl-for-a-date concept, but the characters were likable and the sex was abundant and hot. Sometimes, that's all I need to be happy with an erotic novella like this.
5829 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The 50+ year old dialog is hopelesly out of date and childish today, but it was great to re-read the old pulp sci-fi of my childhood.
4476 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Please don't read this book. Your life will be better without having read it, I can actually promise that. I was swayed by the positive reviews but I should have known, some people can read very disturbing things and not mind it. It's about hurting children, molestation, kidnapping, rape, violent beatings, murder.... See? Some things you can't un-read.
7377 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you're looking for deep thoughts that will teach you something about life, obviously you're looking in the wrong section of Amazon books! I like to read these books after a long day of working with folks who have truly serious, disastrous events/emotions with which they're struggling. Brenda Novak created the town of Dundee and then wrote truly fascinating stories of each character. Of course they fall in love, experience some entanglement with outside forces that drive them apart, and then have a happily ever after ending, and this is totally satisfying for the reader! I have bought all the Dundee books, and enjoy Ms Novak's storytelling.
Unfortunately, I intensely disliked the Tabitha used in this swill-stew. I guess her ill-mannered, whine-baby arrogance is somehow supposed to come off as cute or something but honestly it's like she needs to be sent back to "how not to be an annoying little snot" school for a couple of years. How does she have any friends? How can ANYONE stand to be around her? For a supposed "empath" she's remarkably stupid and immature when it comes to interpersonal skills, and she's far too arrogantly juvenile to bother learning how to get along with anyone. No one can be that arrogant and not be beat down daily.
Although there is some good information in this book regarding issues like DNA, the fossil record, etc., I do not recommend this book. I recommend that those interested in this subject check out William Lane Craig or Hugh Ross.
Thus begins the story of a sucessful Doctor, who lives as a human, and wants his mate to join him. Megan, who is Second and Enforcer for Cascadia cant live away from her pack, won't live that way no matter how much she loves her mate.
This book takes place over a time period of about 3 years. Mike is 13 when it starts and is one week shy of 16 when it ends.
He argues that a one-time legal transaction---justification---is the turning point; "it is the very heart of the gospel according to Jesus." (Pg. 202) Nevertheless, he advises that "Periodic doubts" about one's salvation are "not necessarily wrong. Such doubts must be confronted and dealt with honestly and biblically." (Pg. 214)
It is going to be dificult to wait for the sequel, scheduled for this fall.
9704 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great
4145 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Deepak Chopra has proven once again that no amount of darkness can extinguish the light of a single candle. His expression of his perspective on the Bible and Jesus' teachings is fascinating, straight forward and refreshing. I am very grateful that he has given so much of himself in producing this book. As a cradle Lutheran/Missouri Synod, I have to say that I really appreciate his insights. If he encounters anger along the way, it will surely be out of ignorance or fear. I see this book as another expression of love from Deepak Chopra... and it does not disappoint.
Matthew finds a half drowned woman, he rescues her and takes her home. She says her name is Puabi and that she is a Sumerian queen. Puabi looks exactly like Matthew's dead wife. I didn't like this story as well as I liked the first two novellas.
4911 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This series has everything I look for in a book. A little drama,laughter and a whole lot of content. Emma is fearless and funny. Max is a great Alfa who can laugh at himself. The story just flowed so smoothly. You can read each book as a stand alone they are that good but each book picks up at the end of the last book. Love that.
Since I read Turn it Up first, I already knew Max was ultra-sheltered by her enormous family and had also been treated pretty badly by her stinker of an ex-boyfriend. How badly was revealed eventually when she and Ryan were together and it was just achingly sad. The way she eventually bloomed around him was sweet and I liked that she kept a little of her sort of gawky innocence even to the end of the story. Max is one of those people that everyone in the family takes advantage of - last minute babysitter, bringing an extra casserole to the party - you know the one. While she wants to stop her family always dropping in on her, she's a natural nurturer and this causes one bit of miscommunication between her and Ryan and a brief, nearly head-bangingly stupid moment. Her stubborn and sort of wide-eyed idiocy on the vandalism issue gave her a few more moments, but thankfully there were only a few of them.
4316 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No matter how old I get these poems never fail to make me feel like a child again. It's the perfect remedy for a rainy or sick day.
7975 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book an I loved Sevan and Lorelei. They were perfect for each other. I loved how the author got them together by using their dreams. This book grabbed my attention from the first page and held my interest all the way through to the very last page.
characters . 5/5
763 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy reading this newspaper! It is real, fact checked news!
The basis plot is interesting. The first few pages piqued my interest enough to pay 99 cents. Yes, there was some torturous descriptions and similes but the plot felt like it would go somewhere new and different. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Have you ever watched one of those crime shows where the first five minutes is spent looking at the evil psychopath or through the eyes of the killer? Remember how eerie that is? The first 30% of this book feels just like that. To top it off almost half of the book is like this:
Trying to be as ambigious as possible, I think that he would have been vulnerable enough to the reader after we see how whole ghost thing affected him, and I really loved that he was participating in the whole thing even when he knew it was not working. I thought, oh good, he has some real flaws and he is vulnerable in that regard.
This is definitely something that would make a good TV series. Personally i've noticed that shallow TV series that don't rely on in depth character building from the start tend to do better than ones that focus mainly on their characters but don't do anything about the world they live in.
This story showed how how Charles and Anna met. We get the gist of it in Cry Wolf, but this short story goes into more detail. Poor Anna. She was turned against her will, and she's been put through hell by the werewolves of her pack for three years, so she's scared and not quick to trust Charles when he shows up. I like how you can already see her strength and confidence starting to poke back through though. This girl is made of some tough stuff. And Charles? It seems he was pretty intense from the beginning. He has to be. He's his father's enforcer. The bond between the two characters is pretty instantaneous. There's something different about Anna, and Charles has helped her learn more about herself and werewolves in the short time they've known each other than she learned from the last three years of being a wolf in her current pack. I'm glad I picked this up. I read Cry Wolf and Hunting Ground years ago, before I was reviewing books. I forgot how much I enjoyed these characters until I finished Alpha & Omega. Now, I'm jonesing to re-read those books and the rest of the series. When I read them this time, I'll review them all as I go.
2746 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the first book in the Wildwood duet. This story is a version of the Twelve Dancing Princesses story with an added twist of The Frog Prince, and a setting of Transylvania with the addition of vampire-like creatures. Jena is the second oldest and has helped her father run his merchant business for several years. When his illness sends him away to warmer climates, he has her in charge, asking his neighboring brother to help out as needed. While the girls miss their father, they have a secret of visiting the Faerie kingdom each full moon to dance with the inhabitants through the night. Things begin to get more grim as winter approaches and her cousin Cezar begins to push his way to power. Jena is also worrying about her sisters attachment to a new fellow in the Faerie kingdom, who is part of the Night People. She is always guided by her frog, and Jena is the only one who can hear and understand him. Jena is placed in a perilous position of losing her family home and independence and possibly her sisters life as a death of a member of the Faerie leads to a death in the village and Cezar intent on destroying the Faerie kingdom and taking control. Jena must learn to trust her dear friends to find a way out of this difficult situation.
I didn't want to stop reading. I wanted to know what would happen. I loved Horry's zestful spirit, refreshing honesty, and her roguish charm. Part of the draw was I kept hoping and waiting for Rule and Horry to fall in love. Rule stopped seeing his mistress and I wanted Horry to know about it, but she didn't. I was chuckling a few times at the ridiculous plans and actions of Horry's brother Pel trying to help her. Pel's actions were silly but entertaining.
5390 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed reading this book. It kept me interested from start to finish. It was hard to put down. Definitely worth purchasing this good short read.
52 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This true story is amazing. All the things he did and got away with for so long, a nd the good person he is now.
3959 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book.
644 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 3.5 stars
7. The Dialogue: Sometimes, the dialogue can seem a little forced and slow going. I understand that this is only the first chapter and that the main attraction is the lovely artwork, but I believe that the dialogue needs to hold the reader's attention as well. A little improving an this graphic novel would be excellent and a perfect 5 star. 3 out of 5 stars
9528 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Very weird.
Laine and Devlin set out to slowly explore their relationship. Devlin has no plans to let Laine go, no matter that the alpha of Asheville is a jerk and a bully. Devlin plans to show Victor how an alpha is supposed to act and he is going to enjoy every minute of it!
4772 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love that these characters are real so you can relate to them, and still the romance (and the love scenes) are hot, hot, hot!
While this book has a few redeeming features, mostly in its chronicle of the Dominican Republic's turbulent and dark history, for the most part it was an unpleasant slog with a foul-mouthed narrator and characters both unsympathetic and frustratingly stupid. Perhaps the Pulitzer Prize jurists lap this sort of stuff up, but for me it represents what's wrong with a lot of "serious" literature -- it confuses "dark and depressing" with "deep and meaningful" and "unlikable and unsympathetic" with "flawed and complex." And after reading several unpleasant novels that happened to be Pulitzer winners/finalists, I'm hesitant to ever pick up another.
853 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Fun Easy Read
I hated this book at first - I don't love it now, but I think every teen should read it. I think every parent, guardian and educator should read it, and read up on safety, to protect the kids they're responsible for. This book raises awareness - maybe if a girl like Alice (way too thin, very sad) is seen in real life, some one will help her because of this book.
4460 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Gloria should stick to thin books about her collages & about her fashionable homes. It is an embarrassment to her grown sons to have this written & pubished. Anderson Cooper treats her in his usual dignified & intellignt manner. Gloria is not a gifted writer & her "novella" is a pathetic attempt to think of herself as such. She should just stick to home decorating & not embarrass her grown children & grandchildren.
9037 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Maybe, maybe of more interest for those that live in the area. Fairly restricted as to national and international coverage.
9657 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was first introduced to this author with the book Tin Angel I was a virgin to the western read, in Angel and I couldn't but it down. While the style is enough to know it is the same author, I didn't find myself in a repeated or cliche story. I was again a virgin to this genre. I'm actually a little bit annoyed because I don't usually read more than one nonfiction book (exclusive of children's books) but this author is very entertaining..in multiple settings.
8892 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book is really cute and, in some parts, laugh-out-loud funny. It's the first Georgette Heyer book I've read. It is originally copyrighted 1934, but set in the Regency period. I like the spunky heroine, Horry, and am very happy to have my daughters read this. I object to some of the colloquial language, but that's because I didn't grow up then and am unfamiliar with the common use of lord. Not a deal-breaker, though.
9512 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This story had a good plot but for most of the book it was undeveloped. We never find out what happened to Jessica's step father or the female pilot that was in on the plot to kill the girls.
1790 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Mark Levin's book falls into some of the usual pitfalls that almost all biased political argumentation today falls into--evidence is often stretched and recontextualized to fit certain predisposed conclusions. The book is clearly well researched, and Levin is no doubt quite knowledgeable about legal process and the language of the US Constitution, but his conclusions are often stretched to a degree that no longer fits the evidence. I would hesitate comparing his method to a smokescreen, for I am not entirely sure if Levin is purposefully making exaggerated claims that he doesn't support but artfully disguises in the ethos of research, but at the core of many of his ideas are assumptions or basic contradictions that he just can't back up.
The appendixes contain brief information about what the Apostles did and said regarding the Gospel as well as the teaching from church history.
I would like to read a sequel.
I never wanted to skip the potty stops more than while reading this novella!!!
4303 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this as a gift. I am very pleased with it and so is my daughter.
The plot, for me, was strong and I liked it. For once, I didn't guess the killer until about the same time as the police, but I have to say I wanted to punch out the hero, Steve. He was too jealous and carried too much past romantic baggage for my liking. The heroine - Jenna - could have done better with Neil Davies.
TROUBLE COMES IN THREES is sexy, scorching hot, and fun to read. Tymber Dalton's ability to weave a story keeps me coming back for more and reading everything she releases. Lovers of paranormal mnage romances with a hint of comedy should run and grab this enticing book. It was great!
9718 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Reporter David Flynn is on his way to Little Egypt. He wants to see how feelings run a year after the Herrin massacre, and its a good opportunity to pay his respects to Amy, the widow of his old mentor. Amys boarding house, where Flynn will stay, is full of eccentric characters, from the matronly Mrs Hoyt and her daughter Joan to the local doctor, Pearson. And then theres Julian and his grandfather, who travel the small towns putting on shows where Julian pretends to talk to spirits.
5269 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Read this book and put the principles into practice. You have to do both. If you're only going to read it, don't spend the money on the book in the first place.
Tara doesn't realize Scott's tenacity in taking care of someone he loves - especially if that someone is her.
7089 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 As always, awesome! it was short but the visual imagery was amazing, I could all but see an dhear and feel the rain forest as if I was there. Very good story and character development, she packed a lot in to a novella!
3429 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent insight into the mind of a real schizophrenia patient.
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When Saul is assigned to teach a remedial writing course, a student named Gordy Himmelman develops an odd fixation on him and Patsy, yet his intentions are unknowable, his motivation a mystery. "On Gordy, blankness had a certain eloquence," Baxter writes. "The boy was profoundly blank." Yet he passively propels the novel's minimal plot, first as a curious stalker who stands under a tree in their front yard for hours at a time, then as a ghost who inspires rebellion in the town's susceptible teenagers.
Characters: 5 - I think the characters in this volume, which are the same characters in P&P are similar to their counterparts. There is some growth in Georgiana, which is the only character I feel is shown in a new and more evolved light. Although, I believe there might be more in regards to her and possibly Kitty - questionably the other Bennet sisters as well - in the second volume, so that is something to look forward to.
5015 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ridges can compare to no other reference book. His insight and knowledge is far reaching and insightful. It allows the student to accumulate great insight and knowledge
495 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I had read all of the Lucy Kincaid stories and loved them but had not read this back story. What a wonderful mystery giving more information about Lucy's brother Conner and Julia. Great read!
That hardly seems to be a place where danger lurks, yet, Kellerman uses the locale to introduce the reader to many of the features of her writing. First, she employs Hebrew words, foreign to most of us. These seamlessly explain customs, holidays, and rituals. To her credit, they don't interfere with the dialogue that she skillfully writes. Second, her protagonists can seemingly never have a relationship. Rina is a modern orthodox Jew. Peter is a gentile Los Angeles police detective. Third, the author turns an implausible idea into reality. (No plot giveaways here. (Read and enjoy it for yourself.) Next, being set in L.A., an enormous metropolitan area, allows us to accept the diversity of cultures within the plot. Last, Kellerman's use of opposites creates the right amount of tension between her protagonists.
Yes, the book is great, it made want to scream and yell at Alicia for being so numb; it made feel sad, enraged and vengeful. It also made realize I have to have a serious talk with my son about talking to strangers.
Good writing, really allowed you to feel for those affected by the crime, made you fear the villain, feel the conflict and emotions of the characters.
I actually quite like it. As I write this the massive earthquake is still the top news, so the paper is steeped in reporting death tolls, survivor stories, etc. I certainly have been getting a more in-depth look at the aftermath of the earthquake than I get on the 30 second sound clips on the local news.
3539 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Mark Levin is a dynamic talk show host that never bores the listener. In this book he has gather a tremendous amount of legalese and historical cases and has brought it all together sucessfully in a treatise that goes a long way to proving the points he wants to make. That is the the Supreme Court has overstepped its boundaries of interpreting the law of the law to making decisions that in effect create the law of the land. For the purposes of this review, I will not add any personal feelings on the matter but let Levin's book make its own points.
2632 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Brett, the human and Lisa, the vampire, are quite the couple. They are the owners of "On The Edge" bar and they're looking for another bartender. Along comes Leo looking for a job but before he can apply he sees Lisa and she sees him. Old lovers who forgot why they were no longer together. Can Lisa talk Brett into letting Leo share their bed? Read this steamy short and find out if Brett and Lisa gain a bartender and a third in their bed.
2148 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 While I usually like this author's work, I did not like this. Spoiler alert! The reason I did not like this and why I gave it one star is it is not adequately described in the product listing. It should have a genre notation that tells you that it has a prominent BDSM aspect to the two main characters relationship. I would not have purchased this had I been given that information in the description. I do not enjoy that type of story and it destroyed the story for me. That stated, if you like that type of subject matter, you will likely enjoy the book. It does have some glaring grammatical errors, such as the incorrect use of objective and subjective pronouns, and mixed tense in the same sentence. A good editor might have helped, but it is not nearly as bad grammatically as many e-books these days.
Overall, I recommend this.
Telepathic Kinsman Jonas wants to find out what really caused the death of his wife. A girl approaches him and asks for his help. Her brother's ship the Eurydice never returned from its trade run to the Nine Worlds. This human ship entered shaauri space without a Kinsman on board. There was a war with humans and the shaauri because human beings minsunderstood the aliens. Kinsman communicate and live with the shaauri. Kori is a telepath too and promises to produce and give Jonas a telepath child if he will help her. This story is pure sci fi and I would be interested in reading more by this author.
Ms. Enright writes so well about what happens-- love, loss, failure, death-- in every family.
She tries to avert a war, is caught, imprisoned, escapes, and has a price on her head. The First Magician wants her dead, the Fire Starter wants her soul, and the Commander's Assassin wants her.
107 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 The book purports to be the escapades of a mid-1960s con man. The biggest con is getting anyone to pay good money or to spend good time reading it. I spent 10 cents for the book at a yard sale and took it to the beach for a light read -- and I was ripped off. The awful writing and ridiculously outdated sexual phrasing made this one of the most painful reads I've had in a long time.
When I put in the search terms 'glyceimc index' for Amazon books I was a bit dismayed to have a page come up with a dozen or so paperbacks that had names and covers appearing to all be in a series done identically. When I clicked on titles, and went right to the customer reviews, it seemed that all the customers had the same feeling about the books, as if they were nearly identical. A few people thought what they got was all they would ever need to know, and these must have been people who did not have much information about the subject.
As if one hunk wasn't enough in this story, Justin introduces his long-time friend into the relationship for one unforgettable night fulfilling all of Amy's most secret mnage desires.
4174 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good Story
619 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lynsay's books are all very enjoyable!
But I defy anyone to not get involved in Oscar Wao's predicament. He is a lifelong virgin who loves women. He also weighs around four hundred pounds and is a role-playing, video game addict, whose ambition is to write science fiction.
I don't think I will be continuing with other books in this series.
6279 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love this nail polish. It is sheer and pretty. Some may use it for French manicures but I use it for a little color.
Adam, Gwen's high school classmate from 20+ years ago, was her new boss immediately noticed that the years had been kind to Gwen and she had blossomed from `homely' to `heavenly' in the looks department. Unfortunately, the years had robbed him of his good looks and athletic build, leaving only his womanizing ways in tact.
7779 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was a fun read for me. I stayed up most of the night to see what would happen.
5522 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Im shocked to see the reviews for this series, I ABSOLUTLEY LOVED THIS WHOLE SERIES!!!! I have reread it several times cause I found myself missing the characters. To each their own I guess but this sereis will always be one of my favorites :)
587 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I saw this book was being published, I immediately put it on my must-read list. I ordered it and decided to make it my entree for summer reading. By nibbling on it and picking off pieces of it, I've managed to make it last for over a month. In many ways, it was a perfect summer read, for a person who couldn't travel herself. Mayes took me to places I've always wanted to go, Portugal, Spain, Greece, even Turkey and North Africa. But the book annoyed me, too. Mayes seemed hypercritical, judgmental off-and-on about her accomodations and her meals. She jumped around while describing her setting so that I felt like I was looking at her world through the eye of a jerky video camera. Yet she also wrote poetically at times, describing foods she ate and places she visited so beautifully that I felt I'd eaten, too, that I'd travelled with her. The last chapter is a wonderful summing up of the need to travel that could equally well apply to the need to read as well. Mayes reminds us of T.S. Eliot's idea that in voyaging, we come back to our beginnings and understand our own world for the first time. A good reason to travel. A good reason to read.
Overall a very well done addition to this series. Wraps up the story arc that started in The Burning Bridge nicely. Our characters see a lot of growth and take on responsibility and Halt is in the story a lot, so that is awesome! The characters are likable, the story engaging. If you have liked previous books you will like this one too. I am still finding these to be a little too predictable and not as creative as I would like. Still they are quick, fun reads. I plan on continuing to read the series for now. If you like this series I would recommend The Emerald Atlas (Books of Beginning) by John Stephens and A World Without Heroes (Beyonders) by Brandon Mull.
Wolf Flight is a contemporary romance that I absolutely loved!
4063 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is probably the last book I would pick out to read on my own. I read Alien Agenda, so I was familiar with the works of Steve Peek. I was more than just pleasantly surprised. Reality is often stranger than anything we could imagine.
7006 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Have read most of this series but recently realized this first book was not yet read. I could hardly put it down. Amazing to have so many gaps filled in finally. Interesting to note that I might not have appreciated it as much had I read it first. Walt's relationships are varied, complicated and worthwhile.
Well, there is a lot more going on in this book besides what I have written here. Mary Hughes has a writing style that makes it impossible to review without giving away most of the book. Which is a good thing. We have brief glimpses of Nixie but this story is totally about Twyla and Nikos and their HEA. Believe me, this book will definitely indulge your guilty pleasure. Pick it up, go out to the pool or beach and relax and enjoy Twyla and Nikos' story.
7269 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The Kindle version of Eliot's complete novels is a handy thing to have; it beats carrying all those big books around. I would NOT suggest it for a reader who isn't already familiar with the books and is not an experienced enough reader to figure out what the original text must have said.
I have given this to a number of graduating seniors who, it seemed to me, would benefit for advice directed to the self-sufficient person.
9381 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Keeps you on your toes and trying to figure out what's going on till the very end. LOVE the unexpected twist!
This is not really a science fiction novel. Here, time travel is simply a device to enable us to experience ancient Pompeii through the eyes of a twenty-first century educated woman. The entire story is told in the first person, and the author carries this off very well. The writing in this novel is uniformly excellent and I will absolutely be looking into other works by this author. Recommended. RJB.
4024 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One thing that most humans have in common is a religion of one kind or another. If an unexplained event, good or bad, occurs in your life, then you can blame, or thank, one of your long dead ancestors. On the other hand you may want to thank, or blame, some sort of deity, any number of Gods or perhaps one Supreme Being. It seems that this concept has been around for a very long time, possibly ever since humans first evolved a mind capable of abstract thought. But why do we even have such thoughts?
Update: I found the author's web page and found that while this book appeared to be a start of a series that no more books have been published or are in the working stage. This I found rather disappointing because at the end of this book the reader was set up for the next book regarding one of Wulf's brothers finding and dealing with his mate. It makes me wonder whether the other book EYE OF THE STORM will suffer the same fate - a great start but no follow up. This does not take away from the fact that I enjoyed both books but I did find it disappointing.
Like the other two books in the series, Garwood sets up the tale by telling us the back story of the main character; in this case, Princess Gabrielle, a member of the now defunct royal family of a mythical country called Saint Biel. Given in marriage to a highland laird by King John, Gabrielle is in the highlands for her wedding. But the machinations of a couple of ruthless barons leaves Gabrielle in disgrace and at the mercy -- and under the protection of -- another highland laird.
7615 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Take three murdered doctors. Add Cuba's first female police lieutenant and an American investigator. Frustrate them with bureaucratic cover ups, missing bodies, a good dose of distrust and conspiracy. Shake well. And what have you got?
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I thought the storyline here was pretty unique. I've read books before where people know when people are going to die, but I've never come across something like this! I really liked this twist of Kaylee being forced to scream, and I'm really interested to find out what will happen to her in the rest of the series!
7188 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Really good read !
Great Young Adult fantasy/adventure that most adults will enjoy. One small hiccup for Flanagan (see comment #2 above) but otherwise a satisfying read.
DAKOTA RANCH CRUDE is the second book of Leah Brooke's highly successful series, DAKOTA HEAT. Ms. Brooke pulls no punches with the eroticism and heat of DAKOTA RANCH CRUDE. The love scenes are scorching hot as are both male lead characters. Their intense and supreme satisfaction at the hands of the woman they love left me blushing more than once. I highly recommend DAKOTA RANCH CRUDE - it was wicked hot!
I wish I knew of books to compare this too but in my mind it really stands alone. I do recommend it and I'm suggesting it as a Weekend Pick Me Up but this one is one for a snowy or rainy weekend where you need to be taken away and forget this world for a little time. (This review was written for my blog All The Things Inbetween at Alicrean.com)
8086 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 While Anya Bast's Wicked Enchantment was one of my top surprise pleasure reads so far this year and totally turned me on to Anya Bast as an author, Taken, the short erotic paranormal romance didn't quite do it for me.
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 277)
3839 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Anne Enright's "The Gathering" has got to be the worst ever novel to have been awarded the prestigious Booker Prize. What was the award committee even thinking of when they shortlisted it from among possibly hundreds of other worthy titles ? What could they have seen in this rather unexceptional if not downright boring tale about a large damaged Irish family that led them to name it the best work of fiction for 2007 ? The Booker has been rather erratic in its choices in recent years. Unless this trend is arrested, it will become increasingly irrelevant in influencing what serious readers will eventually read.
584 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I read everything I can get my hands on regarding the Mediterranean lifestyle. This book is well written, although, if you have read other books on the subject, there is not a lot of new information. For me, the real value in the book is the recipes. I try to eat this way and I am always looking for sources of recipes. The recipes here are interesting and good
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7668 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A good story that I would've loved to have given 5 stars to, but the end kind of choked it for me. It was too abrupt and too quick. I kept thinking that I was missing an epilogue or something.
I finally got it in the mail last week, and even though it's been probably more than a year since I read anything in print, I looked forward to reading this book so much that I started it that night. Reading at night by flashlight, reminiscent of my tween and teen reading years, when I had to pretend to go to bed at the appointed hour, and couldn't be caught reading after lights out. What fun.
Lots of loving and scheming and trouble and fun. Love the strong women and the handsome men.
6946 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Such an interesting story and completely unpredictable. Other than the foul mouth of one of the deputies, it was outstanding!
'Magic Like Heat Across my Skin' by Laurell K. Hamilton was awesome! Anita Blake finally stops fighting against the marks that bind her to Jean-Claude and Richard and embraces them in one of the steamiest public almost sex scenes that I have ever read. This was truly the best story out of the anthology because it had real character progression and looks to be a great lead in for the next installment, "Narcissus in Chains".
Armchair Interviews says: A must read! The best young adult book I've read in the past year.
There is also a story long cat and mouse game between a man in law enforcement, and Frank (the young man), and an actual relationship, a bizarre and caring one between them.
But let's begin with Oscar anyway. He is an intellectual geek who never finds his place in an environment in which toughness, machismo, violence, and sex appeal rule the lives of everyone. He's fat, prone to using big words, and a dreamer (mostly about fantasy role-playing games). Oscar is the one guy who can't get laid, even though he never gives up trying to entice girls.
I bought the Brenton translation ebook and I do use it along with the interlined Greek/English Septuagint ebook Interlinear Greek Old Testament Septuagint but I'd prefer to have an improved edition of Brenton with a better table of contents.
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They are to be read and enjoyed. Cannot do better than that. A writer has little control of these things. Originally this was to the the first in the series. The publisher decided otherwise. Stop getting bent out of shape over it and just have fun.
3995 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Once you get past the dated language and examples (early 20th centrury), this is a very good book for focusing you on making money (or accomplishing most anything else in your life).
"Pearl" is about a recently married couple. The husband has spent a lot of time at sea and a lot of time exploring his desires. He wants his wife very much, but he presumes she is too much of a lady to enjoy bondage or anything other than the most routine bedroom activities. His wife, having witnessed the games of others, would very much like to branch out, but is unable to communicate this to her husband. Then, there's a business trip, the discovery of a secret room, and the discovery of the discovery of the secret room. Also, the discovery of naughty sketches and the discovery of the discovery -- well, you get it.
Like Max with Emma, Simon changed Becky into a puma without warning and without asking permission. She didn't complain- not ONE word of protest. She wasn't concerned about what it might mean for her life. She wasn't even surprised. Seriously, that's just absurd. If for no other reason than it could have offered something more substantial for the story!!!
Ronald Reagan
7075 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It was not one of better ones but I like Christine Feehan's paranormal series
429 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Howard Storm's Descent into Death is on a shelf in my library reserved for C.S. Lewis, right between The Screwtape Letters and The Problem of Pain. Most people today associate Lewis with the Narnia Chronicles, his enduring children stories. Lewis also thought deeply about Heaven and Hell, about sin, miracles, suffering, and death. I have read no book that rivals this one for bringing all those themes together in a personal story of revelation and redemption. I grew up in the televangelist era and have first hand knowledge of the excesses and mistakes. Not a whiff of that odor emanates from this author's experience. You are not invited to send donations to an address, not encouraged to send your e-mail for a monthly newsletter, not asked to do anything but read an astonishing story. Storm's book also has a tone of humility and a sense of overwhelming awe. It is also a plea for kindness, love, and forgiveness in the midst of a dark, self-absorbed era. Although a brief book, it is also an onion, it has layers and depths in unexpected descriptions and metaphors. It is simply the best personal theology I have read since C.S. Lewis.
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452 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 As I always hope when reading historical fiction, I learned a lot - about the Battle of Franklin, the small town in Tennessee that was rocked by it and Carrie McGavock, the already troubled young wife, who was forced to open her plantation home, Carnton, as a hospital. Carnton set on the edge of the bloody battlefied and was quickly filled both inside and out with the dead and dying and many with gruesome, life-altering injuries. There is much more human interest and resulting relationships explored in this novel than there is about the actual waging of the battle, although the military parts are actually beautifully written and terribly engaging.
This novel switches narrators from time to time and the voices are poorly developed. The life situations surrounding these characters are very dramatic, but it is very difficult to care about any of them. The themes of home, displacement and alienation are powerful themes that are not developed. Oscar's death should be tragic, but I wasn't weeping.
3273 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I recently discovered this series and, fortunately for me, happened upon the FIRST in the series. This was a fabulously fun read. It is set in the 80's, when people had to stop at a pay phone if they needed to make a call and bad guys were bad (not just misunderstood). I'm into this for the series, there appear to be 22 of them and I plan to read every one.
7851 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Well written, good character development and enjoyable. The uber-alpha falling for the meek & weak of the pack gives a new twist to pack mentality stories. The only thing I would like to have seen was more development of the weaker character by the end of the story, not only to prepare her for upcoming battles, but to show her growth & development in her relationship as well as her personally.
3255 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the book, but was way out of my depth concerning Judaism. I discovered how incredibly ignorant I am concerning this beautiful and complicated faith. I was able to suss out the ending. The story itself was rather formulaic, but the depth and elegance of the Yashiva lifestyle enthralled me. That for me was the true gift from this book.
6769 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book has elements of just about everything in it. It started off as realistic fiction. Girl meets boy, who somehow ends up staying with the girl's family. But added to that is that the boy, Jesse, has flashbacks about his past, and visions of a boy he has never met, while having conversations with something that could be a computer. And, if that isn't enough, he also has fire-starting and healing powers.
9654 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoy this novella from Amara. Amara has a fine style and there is an ease in her writing which makes this such an addictive read. The plot with its Hanukah traditions is fun as Seth and his boss, Lars, try to work out their relationship while juggling the demands of seven quirky guests abandoned by Seth's missing aunt and uncle, who owes a B&B. The same B&B Seth has escaped to when he finally decides to break up with Lars, a famed lawyer. But Lars come running unwilling to lose his man. Yet is Lars willing to come out of the closet for Seth and face his partners in his legal firm. Seth and Lars is a cute couple. I started off sympathizing with Seth but mid way Lars with his kosher cooking has won me over. Love a man who cooks so well! This one is all fun.
One major problem with this novel is that it really doesn't know what it wants to be. On the one hand, its a rather unconvincing tale of a young teen's escape from an abusive father. On the other, its a white person once again coming to the rescue of black folks - because y'all know they sure cain't hep th'sel's. Talking of heroic, Martin Luther King was a hero, and he's rightly held in high esteem, but I think its really sad that he fomented an escape from a situation where one race appallingly abused another, while he never himself escaped another kind of slavery: that which goes hand-in-hand with organized religion.
3984 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Once you get past the dragging beginning, this book is a great read. I enjoy reading this book everyday, very insightful.
Key question: Is the Walt Longmire in the novel a likeable character? This was one of the questions I asked myself after reading four chapters. I hadnt developed any empathy for him. He just seemed like a sad character, going to seed, and with little to no direction other than mechanically going through the paces of his job. Walts interactions with Henry Standing Bear and a few of the other supporting cast made him much more palatable/tolerable.
5377 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The eye is in the beholder. Appearances shouldn't matter. It is what the heart feels. Plus the few love scenes were just right.
Nick went crazy when his mother was killed and then turned around and called for Artemis to make him a Dark Hunter, she refused because she said he wasn't dead. Nick turned around and shot himself. Artemis couldn't believe what he had done and she couldn't get a hold of Acheron when she called to him so she turned Nick into a Dark Hunter and took him to her realm to await Acherons training.
2170 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Print! Damnit, print! I don't have the money for a Kindle, I don't have my own computer with internet access, and this book has been 'out' (no pun intended) for ages! I want to read more than just a stupid excerpt, I want to read this book! I know it's more environmentally-friendly...for at least a decade or so...and better for the economy not to put so many books in print, to have them on a Kindle instead, but I NEED this book in print. Am I the only bookleech who thinks like this?
2820 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great as the first! If you liked the first and second books, keep reading! You won't be disappointed.
Historical Romance June 1st, 2009
4846 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book. Recommended it to all my friends.
of two people who did just that. Only much to their surprise, their own terms had to be
6120 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Ms. Rose has now become one of the authors that I will buy simply because her name appears on the cover. This is the second book of hers that I've read and she is an excellent romantic suspense author. Ms. Rose has managed to deliver an equal amount of suspense and romance without cheating either concept and at the same time keeping you glued to the pages.
1. The abolition of private property. To see this in action look no further that civil forfeiture laws were gov agencies can seize property without a trial and the abuse of eminent domain.
1550 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really liked re-reading this innocent yet descriptive and interesting book on my Kindle Paperwhite, 6" High Resolution Display with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers . I had read the non-digital version some years ago and was happy to discover it was still a very good read. I loved the Los Angeles setting and the inside information on elements of Judaism as well as both the unknown rapist and crimes against a Jewish sect plot. The romantic sub-plot between the detective and the Jewish woman was really sweet and made the story more exciting. I found this book to be a great treadmill read (my litmus test for whether or not a book is really interesting is if the time flies by while exercising) and really felt hungry to get back to it whenever I had to put it down. Try a sample if you're not certain that you'll like it. I was able to check out a copy from the library. I will definitely be reading more books in the series. Happy reading~*
Having had a difficult relationship with my own demanding dad, I easily understood why the author cared so much to win his love and understanding. In the end, she gains acceptance of the man her father was, and of her life without him.
Mark Clayborne, Author of Hidden Credit Repair Secrets.
1870 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 What does it take to be highy paid woman? When is education enough? What qualities women need to succeed? Once one is there (on the top) is it worthed? For any woman who feels as underearner, this is a book that will open some doors to self discovery. You can choose to get rid of your limited beliefs by affirmation, meditation, counceling, or perhaps just hearing other women success stories quated in this book will be a push enough for starting a new way of looking at your own career goals as well as salary goals. Easy read, common sense advice, great read to share with your mother or a girlfriend.
8191 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 These are all stories that were written years before my existence. Many I had not read since high school. I am glad that I did. Steinbeck's writing style may be a bit hard to follow for many of today's readers. His propensity to leave a tale open ended may also be troubling for readers who have to see a tale come to a solid conclusion.
Fixes, shortcuts and suggestions that have saved me time and grief.
8904 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Vastly funny romp. The young Winwoods are full of mischief and always up to humorous larks. One scrape after another. Horry is a vastly different heroine for Heyer. Wanted to shake her many times during the story.
It's the future. Man is exploring deep space. We have a space station, a station on Mars and interstellar treaties with other species. We can travel light years in the blink of an eye.
I would have given this story five plus stars, unfortunately Julian's needing to be taken care of to that degree quite ruined it for me, so it gets four stars, because I cannot help but compare this amazing writing with so much trash that I have read, but it is really 3.5 stars.
6925 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I found listening to the book to be a more personal experience than watching the TV show. The show is excellent but the book differs enough that listening to it after watching the show still rewarding. The book also has some surprises!
Belle Taylor had always had a crush on Rafe Bettencourt since she was a little girl. They had been neighbors since before she had been born. Even now grown up as an attorney, she felt the same tug at her heart when she was near him. When she arrived home, her family was horrified at Belle's appearance. She had lost a lot of weight, looked overly tired, and had the darkest circles under her eyes. Rafe long considered family couldn't believe his eyes either. He had stopped thinking of her as simply family since she had graduated from law school, and decided this was the time to make sure she knew she was his. Rafe knew they had many issues to work out like the fact that they lived in two different towns, but he knew the time was right for them.
1530 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. Very well written and held my interest. The characters were likeable. I would definitely want to read other books by this author, and would like to see other story lines with these characters.
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226 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Lisa Scottoline's done it again. Another book that you can't put down! I love the Bennie Risato stories that hold my interest and yet keep me in suspense enough so that I drop everything else in order to read.
6517 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Henry Wright is a delightful, easy to like chatacter, a believable man, an honorable man, a capable man, confident in himself but interested and respectful of other people's worth. He is not a shallow cop "wannabe" who is chasing every "skirt" etc. Thiis detective conducts investigations the same way he conducts his life -- with style and flair. I enjoy his investigative process, his silent mental observations 're people he meets. the crisp clean way he resolves the story is satisfying. Wonderful to be able to read one of these mysteries as a self-contained story...not left unresolved.
5 Kisses, 2 Peppers (light bondage, spanking, anal play)
4783 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Better writing than the nrw york times, and not as left leaning. Sometimes it's hard to read others there so far to the left.
"security expert" was being duped throughout the book. However, at least there was a plot going on behind just the relationship. There were some editing flaws that I found, but that seems to be common ground now a days and this book isn't nearly as bad in that department as some of the others that I have read recently.
4798 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I'm not sure if there was any information I didn't already know. It puts a lot of blame on the designers of theTitanic.
1184 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 These stories were entertaining, but by the end of the fourth one I had had enough of the macho men and their perfection. These guys are harder to believe in than vampires and werewolves. Real men? no so much!
7500 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book! This premise is unusual, the Dream Machine, but Kurt and Becca are amazing. They are both dealing with past issues that keep interfering with the relationship they both want, but are afraid to have.
3913 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "With Caution" by J.L. Langley is a male/male love story with all the emotion and caring any romance lover enjoys and the added bonus of uber-hot monogamous sex.
4469 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 GRADE: A
9099 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved the relationship between the h and H. It is a rarity to have a couple in a story actually like each other from start to finish without any "Big Misunderstandings". I can't say I am like the heroine, but some of the things that popped up in her internal monologue were the types of things that rattle about my own head, so that was fun too. The sex was definitely adventurous and hot, but with a sweet aspect to it that is also frequently missing from a lot of books I have read lately. It doesn't feel like something written out of a manual, but how you might actually expect two people who have just fallen for each other to behave. I loved the fact that the romantic scenes weren't wrapped up in descriptions of how gigantic the manly parts are or how teensy the lady bits are. Refreshing after Lisa Marie Rice (who I love, but the descriptions of people's privates gets a tad repetitive). Anyway...I highly recommend this one.
Now to the book and the Story. The Math is right the parts pieces are correct everything is good to go. I have my degrees I know from whence I speak. So I am writing this as a done deal. The writing style is very very good. If it was not I would not have gone and done what I did. I am no dummy so this is as great as it gets and thanks for a fantastic read of which I am just getting started with.
9350 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was good from begining to end. She is able to see things through her dreams that come true and doesn't realize it until she comes face to face with the man in her dreams.
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I highly recommend this book.
2177 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Good little book. I liked it. He made some excellent points. He made me think and I changed my thinking. Glad that I bought it.
The novel is so rich with literary mythos, I commend and admire the breadth of Wisehart's erudition. He has reinvented the quest for the Holy Grail by placing it in a realm well beyond our own, not just physically but spiritually as well. Relying on Dante's brilliant depiction of a tormenting Hell, Wisehart takes his reader into a world that is both memorable and recognizable, a place to which we have ventured before.
5534 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The writing doesn't go deep enough. I was disappointed to only get a surface view. I wanted more than just a snapshot I wanted to connect more deeply than just a telling of events. Anyone can tell someone what happened not everyone can make you feel like you are living it. While the sexy parts of the book are good they don't make up for a lack of depth in story building or characters. While erotica is about the sexy stuff I expect a little more.
2166 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Langley's werewolves series is very addictive and this 3rd installment has all the right elements - likable characters, fast paced and enjoyable plot, loving romance and hot "nekkid" man love (each to her own taste, 1 star reviewer!)
520 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This Book when Olivia is 51/2 yrs old and her sister Missy is abucted!.. She gets into the FBI and was promoted to the director of Trace Evidence and Materials Analysis (Virginia-based lab.) She is obessesed with finding her sisters killer and finds trace evidence with another victim. It proceeds from there. Great FBI story that really hits home for real. this will have you turning pages!!
Hicks paints a brilliant picture of the ordinary people behind a war. Set in Civil War times, the emotions and situations he presents are all applicable to those involved in a war at any point in time. Although a bit dry at times with trivia, the novel stands out as an affecting look "behind the scenes" of the War.
Gene Bowker
3. Looking Ahead (The Holy Spirit's role in decision-making)
to actually verbalize that thought. "How long are you going to keep harping on
SPOILERS...
5346 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Psycops is one of my favorite urban fantasies and Secrets is my favorite in the series thus far. Jordan Castillo Price has created a fun world, with interesting mysteries and with funny (yes, here is that word again) and sexy characters. Despite being urban fantasy, the characters and the setting are written in very a realistic manner and despite having a romance storyline throughout the books and the series, the romance does not overwhelm the storyline.
This is a great story. It's the intro story for the Alpha & Omega series which is great (I've read the series previously but never reviewed it). I love Patricia Briggs' work and this series is another example of why. There is some crossover between this and her Mercy Thompson series.
3543 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Lawyer and conservative talk show host Mark Levin has written an admirable and long overdue book with "Men In Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America." We've had books about overreaching presidents and an out of control Congress, so why not level our sights at the Supreme Court of the United States? Anyone with half a brain knows a number of justices sitting on that body possess a most unusual view on how the Constitution ought to work. And increasingly, ideology seems to have little to do with the madness that passes for legal reasoning in those hallowed chambers. We need to look no further than the recent Kelo decision, in which the high court declared constitutional the right of government to seize private property in order to pass it on to non-public developers. Both liberals and conservatives exploded with real anger over this ruling. Eminent domain always allowed the government to take property, with just compensation of course, for important public uses. But now we've got a court that says if a company or other economic concern can pay more taxes on a piece of land, thus providing more income for the government, then poorer citizens need to clear off. Another nail in America's coffin!
Characters: 4 Stars
6427 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I lived in London for 5 years and still enjoy reading the Mail from time to time. It's a great paper. I'm glad it is available.
7462 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 This was a hot sequel but for the money it was too short maybe an hour read. Disappointed save your money
The rest of the book is less fascinating, and seems to be one long unrelenting sea of tragedy and brutality inflicted on our main character and his family. Whether it's bullying, being targeted by the government, rape, attempted murder, emotional/verbal abuse, or just sheer bad luck, nothing seems to go right for our characters. Don't expect any moments of hope to last -- they're just there as a moment to catch your breath before the book plunges back into dumping as much pain and suffering on our characters as possible. I understand life is difficult, especially life in a third-world country run by a dictator, but at times the amount of tragedy piled onto the characters gets ridiculous.
Written By: Shaunti Feldhahn and Jeff Feldhahn
The Latest News blog is a blog which is updated several times a day with the latest articles from the Times. Most of the aticles are hard news. However, occassional sports and lifestyle articles also appear, as well a very ocassional analysis article. Other than the analysis article, there was very little opportunity for any leftist bias in the articles.
8131 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Destination wedding are all the rage. Never heard of wedding s like this but these are great friends. I was surprised she ran so far so fast.
3127 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book is funny and just plain relaxing. I am glad I purchased it. Very light read! Awesome book to go with her others.
Everyone else has said it so well!
It could be that I have developed more discerning tastes in the last few years...but I didn't find myself enjoying A Quick Bite as much as I did Tall, Dark & Hungry. The writing was fun, engaging and the characters all witty, so it's not that I didn't identify with them (okay, okay, "identify" is strong language for a vampire book, but you get what I'm saying!). I think it's just that I sometimes found the story SO ridiculous, that even as a fictional vampire book, it was too much for me to believe. Call it what you will.
2852 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Few books have touched and taught me as has this novel. While it is unlikely I shall ever reconcile humanity's penchant for love / honour, hatred / betrayal, i feel more at peace, fleeting though it may be.
1519 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 When I saw the title, I knew I had to get the book - a ritual bath is such an unusual custom outside the Jewish community. I was original exposed to the word in Israel some 40 years ago when during an excavation we discovered a mikvah and now I had a chance to read about that custom in a thriller no less. I enjoyed the characters, their religious devotion and in a sense obscurity in the US, but had trouble with the many Hebrew words or sentences (all in italics for some reason). The ending was certainly not surprising but the romantic in me liked the solution (almost Jewish too) suggested by their Rabbi
This book was an excellent read. It was quick, entertaining, informative, and slightly fascinating. The author does seem like a chauvinistic pig at the beginning of the book, but keep in mind he was describing himself as he was: a sixteen year old boy who had no ethical and moral system to adhere.
Laurel Daniels's trip home from visiting her grandmother goes very wrong when her train is held up by a notorious gang and one of them decides to take her as a bonus. Fortunately, she's not a weepy, woe-is-me kind of girl. It's obvious that she's scared and just when it seems that her situation can't be much worse, she becomes the focus of a disagreement amongst the gang.
834 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed the series It is well written and keeps your interest. Your always wondering what the 7 women are up to next. There is some graphic violence in some of the books.
1842 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was was great read.
The only complaint I had about this novel was that some of the dialogue seemed too modern. This was especially so when Jenica was standing up for her family. For some reason the phrase "I'm not prepared to..." really jarred. I just wish that the language could have sounded older and less cliched. Four stars.
1333 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Field investigates developments at the frontiers of science. Schroedinger, Heisenberg, Bohr and Pauli were the pioneers of quantum physics, but numerous scientists in various disciplines have been conducting experiments that reveal profound new possibilities in our perception of the universe. The author investigates the work of those scientists who are at the cutting edge of exploration, all with reference to the life force, universal energy field or Zero Point Field, an ocean of microscopic vibrations. It would appear that evidence is mounting that the universe is one vast quantum field.
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5086 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This was a good book...sexy and steamy in all the right places. The only reason I gave it a 4 star instead of 5 was it felt like it ended too soon. Maybe I was just enjoying it so much I didn't want it to end.
Overall, "Where Does the Money Go?" is an excellent book about fiscal spending in Washington, the growing crisis of deficit spending, and the long- term implications if we continue to walk down the same path. The book takes a sometimes difficult subject and makes it easy to understand, while also educating the reader on the facts, the myths, and the problems associated with the federal budget and deficit spending. The book is complete with figures, activist information, etc., and it performs its main task with a high degree of effectiveness. It ranks as the best book I have read on the subject of federal budgets and deficits, and I recommend it to everyone.
If all the machines created throughout the history of man were to have been kept within the confines of the minds of their creators, that is never manufactured, would such machines be imputed with value in a Marxist sense? Yes, they should equal the POTENTIAL value of their labor.
The most controversial aspect of this tome is how Will becomes addicted to a drug called Warmweed, that the Skandians use to keep their slaves in line. It turns Will into a shuffling, mindless, drone. Leaving Evanlyn to care for him. Some may argue that portraying drug addiction, fictional it may be, is a detriment to the narrative as it sissifies the main character of Will. Also, the fact of dealing with drugs in a series intended for young readers could turn off many readers.
Although Levin does a very good job of outlining the problems with the courts (or as the book's subtitle is `How the Supreme Court is Destroying America'), the best part of the book is the section that contains his proposed solutions. He has cited some that are already available to Congress and the president such as limiting the jurisdiction of the courts in certain areas, impeachment, and recess appointments. Additionally, he has suggested Constitutional amendments allowing a Congressional override of Supreme Court decisions with a 2/3 vote of Congress and limiting the terms of federal judges to twelve years. For those who want to be able to keep a particularly outstanding judge, he suggests making them eligible to be reappointed after the twelve year period if they can again win Senate confirmation.
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3923 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A J.L. Langley's book is a sure reading. You will find a good story, hot sex, a lot of humor and romance for your heart. Yesterday I bought three books, but when I had to choose from what book start my reading, I had no doubt: J.L. Langely will not deceive me
This book was such a groundbreaking read for me and truly a delight. With the two husbands, the mysterious past coming back on Garrett and Sophie dreaming of a life that includes two men all this scandal was giving me the vapors. I don't believe I have ever read a book quite like this where you truly don't know what is going to happen when it appears that the heroine is conflicted between responsibility and following her heart especially when her hearts tells her that one husband may not be enough.
1776 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Easier to read than some of Mark's other books. Good historical overview of the third branch of our government that all citizens should read.
Shayna
The book is relatively short (1800 locations) and a very easy read. If I have any quibble about the book it is that perhaps the plot falls into place too nicely. There were no red herrings or detours to provide that extra element of mystery.
Along with the great dialogue is a decent mystery. Boys who committed a terrible crime several years past, who got off pretty much with a slap on the wrist are getting killed by someone with impressive marksmanship skills. The list of suspects is surprisingly long, and includes many names of people whom Longmire calls friend.
4541 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Summanary: Alice was kidnapped from a school field trip, at age 10. She enters the world and is completely controlled by her captor, Ray. She has been beaten, starved and sexually abused. As, she reaches fifteen. She no longer looks or acts like a little girl. Ray decides that she needs to find someone else, another little girl. Will she end up like the last Alice and be killed? Also, will she ever make it back to 623 Daisy Lane and to her family?
There is one delightful story " Pearls are a Nuisance' which I think is a genuine hat tip to Dashiell Hammett and The Thin Man.
I also second the complaints about the cost: they could at least throw in the web subscription for the price of the Kindle edition, although I do use the WSJ mobile web version with the Kindle browser to get the market data page.
4060 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 At first glance, I almost dismissed Longclaws as a seen-it-before monster novel, derivative of that 1980's horror that filled my bookshelves long ago. I was very wrong.
Wistril and his apprentice, Kern, live in Castle Kauph and in general just want to be left alone to their studies. In these three stories about Wistril, that is just not meant to be. The three stories included are Wistril Besieged,
This novel won the Pulitzer Price and offers a unique vision of the immense capacity of humans to persevere and risk everything for the sake of love. It was a pleasure to read and I thank Mr. Daz for his gift to the world.
Charli is a tomboy - she always has been and always will be - her 3 best friends , Raf, Simon, and Eric are practically glued at the hip. They have been best friends since they were kids - growing up, Charli's parents died, and she moved in with her 3 best friend's and their crazy Aunt Kelly.
7261 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 "At the Back of the North Wind", "Ben Hur, "In his steps", and "The man who was Thursday" is a stange collection
447 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Anyone that has an interest in the history of the United States and particularly in the Civil War should take the time to read this novel. It is an extraordinary first novel based on a true story of the Battle of Franklin, in Tennessee, five of the bloodiest hours of the Civil War in which there were 9,200 casualties. It is riveting, and engrossing reading. This novel shares the depths of humanity -the best and the worst- in a very moving and compelling way.
9034 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I believe F. Scott Fitzgerald is the greatest American writer of all time and you could make an argument for him as the greatest writer of all time. This is an outstanding compilation of his novels and short stories.
222 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you like Lisa Scottoline or have never read her,now is the time. I have never been disappointed in any of her books and this one was great. Lawyers,murderers,corrupt cops,it has everything.
for the fire, I doubt I should ever have met Etna Bliss. Did I now wish
A book about a boy, an obese Sci-fi nerd and a suicidal loner. Oscar's problem is that he loves girls, but they don't love him. In a macho culture that makes him a sad misfit. Also a book about his sister and her mother troubles. And much about their mother, an orphan thanks to the goat, and her men troubles. And her cancer troubles. Mother and daughter share an inextinguishable longing for elsewheres.
267 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoy books like this because it gives me a feel for different authors. I have discovered many really wonderful authors through the years after reading their work in an anthology like this. If I really like an author's work, then I start collecting his/her other stories/novels.
Just within the first chapter that alone tells you how this story is going to be and it's not so good. Sydney and Jason just even reading them being intimate wasn't good. Basically within the first chapter I felt you read the beginning, middle and the end if that's even possible. Sometimes reading these paranormal romance (vampire, werewolve and immortals lately are becoming water down and it's just finding the right author, storyline with romance and a little action and excitement to keep your interest throughout a book. Dare I say this but maybe with more help and this was a short novella this could have been a good story
5688 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is just an excellent book. Jacobsen outlines how the Lord loves each of us and His desire is for us to enjoy an intimate, hand-in-hand, walk together. What is especially good about this book is that Jacobsen doesn't give you 'pat' answers or preach some 'recipe theology' but points the reader to God.
9910 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A sexy and thrilling Regency era novel. Fed up with being the obedient daughter of a Duke esp. after pressured into an arranged marriage with her cousin (and heir to her father's title) Lady Iona enlists the help of her friend (and secret crush) Lord Nathan, a notorious rake (aka Male Hoe), to turn her into a rebellious daughter with the idea of her father disregarding the marriage and allowing her to pursue her dream of becoming a sculputress. Despite a few mishaps, naturally Lady Iona falls for Lord Nathan, who also has an motive of his own. I thought this novel was great- full of spunk and steamy romance. I would recommend that the author change the cover back to the original cover as this cover looks cheesy and cheap.
The three main characters in this book were written extremely well. To put it simply, the were brought to life for me through Kallysten's words. It was like I was watching the story play out before my eyes. I was able to feel Kate's confusion over her conflicting emotions for the two vampires. I disliked Blake's childlike behavior towards Marc. When Marc felt exasperated by Blake's antics I was right there with him and I can easily envision myself smacking Blake upside the head. I love it when a read feels real like that.
5619 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Not as gripping as One Tuesday Morning, but pleasant reading all the same.
There is a sequel and I will probably read that eventually as the issues a long term sex slave faces are brushed over very rapidly despite being fairly major events and will probably get more page time in a sequel.
4071 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great book. This is an action filled page turner. This story keeps you guessing what will happen next. It does not have the typical everybody lives happily ever after.
2624 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this book! It is a mere 256 pages, you will not want to put down. Kara Louise has created another fantastic book. Ms. Louise goes into great details of dialogue between our characters, but you want it to be more.... you want the character to finish the thought they are having in their mind with words. It was a modern P&P.
The book has strong themes of redemption and sacrifice, without being preachy in the slightest, and I loved the way Dante's scenes from the Inferno were revisited. My only complaint is that I would have liked more of the book set here.
Kallysten's writing is smooth and extremely hot. She never fails to give her readers a fantastic tale that leaves them panting for more!
Here I was not remembering I had read Moon before - one of my favorite authors at that time - Moon, McCaffrey, Cherryh - I spent many, many hours reading their works.
There are some steamy scenes, f/m and and a lady with three brothers.
3418 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I like this type of story were love conquers all and in the end the bad guy gets what he deserves. Laine and Devlin are mates which is only discovered after Devlin saves Laine from being beaten up and raped by his Alpha pack leader. Devlin and his business partner are moving the company to a new city. Devlin is sent to scout out a new location for their company but in the interim he also try to connect with the pack in that city. Unfortunately the pack leader is a cruel and unfair ruler who has his eyes set on Devlin's newly discovered mate, Laine. Needless to say but there will be a change in leadership.
The first section is a summary of the class struggles between the proletariats and the bourgeois, or the oppressed and the oppressors. He actually does a good job pointing out many actual problems.
7734 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 When the main character seems bored by his circumstances who am I to be more interested? There were moments that were laugh out loud funny, the side kicks were more entertaining than the main character! Not memorable enough to describe to friends i have no idea as to why I'd suggest you read this!
--- Reviewed by Stephen M. Deusner
3574 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read it in a couple of hours, I couldn't put it down. Loved it! Will look for more from this author.
Editing/Formatting: 5 Stars
I really liked reading about a kick butt alpha female who wasn't about to fall into bed with the hero just because of biology and I loved it when she ran away from him forcing him to chase after her. It was very entertaining and then, damn it, she decides to give in to him with no further effort on his part. I enjoy a story where the hero has to work HARD to secure his woman and sadly, this element seems to be missing in so many romances. There was some of that here but not near enough, in my opinion.
George Guidall is a great match for Longmire's voice in my mind. I've watched and loved the TV adaption and it is of course interpreted differently, but I think I love the books and Guidall's audiowork even better. He catches the subtleties and voices the large cast well. I crack up each time Henry or Vic start in on Walt. He just nails them all so I see them so vividly in my mind. Emotions are there as is the sweeping high plains world of the town, the ranches, the reservation, and the Big Horn Mountains. Definitely need to keep going with this series in audio.
As a Chandler fan I read this introduction four times, and read most other stories twice. "Smart-Aleck Kill" has a very complicated plot compressed into a very short format. I ended up reading it three times before all the characters were clear in my mind. Eventually the binding of this new book came apart. There is no Philip Marlowe, but this is an excellent sample of Chandler's writing skills.
The Communist Manifesto
8777 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Three years ago, antiquarian book hunter James Winter lost everything when a scandal his employer caused brought him down with it. Now James is stuck working at Barnes and Noble and only disreputable clients will hire him, clients like Mr. Stephanopoulos. Mr. S has a lead on a previously unpublished book by Charles Dickens and he wants James to get it before its owner, chemistry professor Sedgwick Crisparkle, puts the book up for auction. Mr. S doesn't care how James convinces the good professor to sell him the book, so long as James doesn't reveal that Stephanopoulos is the buyer. James needs the paycheck, but more than that, the prospect of holding a previously-unheard of Dickens story in his hands tempts him like nothing else...except, perhaps, the book's owner. Sedgwick Crisparkle looks more like a bookish angel than a nutty professor, and the attraction between book hunter and book owner is too much for either to resist. But when Sedgwick discovers who James's employer is, it'll take a Christmas miracle like Dickens would write to keep these two men together.
I honestly enjoyed it and came away feeling much enlightened about WWI aerial combat- which is the main reason I invested my buck and time. It was certainly worth it.
660 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I am a devoted huge fan of Lynsay Sands. She never fails in any of her books to have excellent character and plot development. Then you have that very entertaining comedy element that she adds. Well worth the time and money spent.
Kid Twist who came to America by walking across Europe and stowing away in ship bound for New York.
5766 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There is SOOOO much accurate and good information in this paper that you have to really need this or really be into politics that much. You can always take the next step and add reading the actual legislations at Thomas.gov.
they felt therapeutic to me
6469 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Apocryphal explained.
I reccommend it strongly to any lover of medieval warfare and The Ranger's Apprentice series.
When Jennifer was a little girl, she can remember a time when the FBI came to arrest her father right before Christmas. Jennifer asked her mother's boss if this was real and her mother's boss responded that this was not real and they were filming a movie. Though, Jennifer wanted so hard to believe him, Jennifer knew that what was happening was for real.
Lissianna is part of the huge Argeneau family of vampires, based in Toronto. Shes smart, caring, and a good person. She is a social worker for a homeless shelter and really cares for the people there. Shes actually very human with the exception of what makes her a vampire. She is a born vampire and has never been dead. Theres actually a very creative back story for these vampires and how they came to be. These aren't your normal bloodthirsty devils or even the glittery kind. At over two hundred years old, she still looks to be about twenty five. Greg is pretty much a workaholic and hasn't taken a vacation in years. Hes around thirty five, handsome, and very intelligent. Lissianna and Greg are immediately attracted to each other, although I still am not sure why Greg isn't fighting desperately to get out of the house. Compelled? Yes, but with a strong mind that they cant keep under control. There is actually a huge cast of characters besides these two. Its a house party weekend for Lissiannas birthday, so we meet a lot of the Argeneau family in this book. My favorite of all was Lissiannas cousin Thomas, probably her closest friend and fellow conspirator in all things fun. If I can find a book with him as a main character, it will probably be my next read in this series. As with any of these books that I have previously read, there is of course, a villain. And I am going to leave it at that.
Hailey didn't do much for me, really. She didn't annoy, but she's too familiar as the uptight, tightly wound Type A personality bordering on prissy. The girl with a killer bod and an ice maiden exterior fashioned from her fear of pain. I wish more originality had gone into her character, but she at least held her own.
2262 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you are going to buy Wallace Wattles, you may as well get this three books in one anthology. It is only two dollars extra.
Considering the apocalyptic plot, the novel ends up being a funny, feel-good story and moral lesson that I highly recommend.
Anna Latham was changed into a werewolf against her will three years ago. She is considered a "submissive" werewolf, which means she is at the bottom of the pack and is routinely used, abused, and beaten by her pack-mates. The Alpha of the pack, Leo, often "gave" her as a reward to the other males in the pack when they did something to please him. Leo's mate, Isabelle, finally put a stop to it when she saw that Anna had been cutting herself with a silver knife. Anna would have killed herself if Isabelle didn't intervene. Some of the older and stronger males in the pack have been killed off, presumably ordered by Leo who wanted to get rid of anyone who could challenge his authority, as well as all the other females except for Anna. Leo's pack is one of two in the Chicago area, and they apparently don't get along.
994 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I liked Stone and Madison's story. The best way I can describe it is "quiet love". Both of them are not known for being loud or flashy, but the passion between the two will still scorch the pages! I swear, I'm going to have to take a trip to Montana one of these days and not only see the beauty of this land, but also find one of these corn-fed beautiful men!
8058 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hunter and Jericho share a cabin high in the Rocky Mountains where they live between assignments. United by their love for one woman and determined to carry on her cause the men are at a point in their lives where they're ready to make some changes - after all they can't bring back Rebeccah by killing themselves supporting her cause. Neither would have guessed that they'd find a new reason to make their Rocky Mountain cabin a home courtesy of a beautiful creature who captures their attention.
Elysia and Darien are within the city of Baltimore. What use to be the city anyways. Elysia has no choice but to steal to survive. When Darien comes to her rescue they escape the city. They both have had dreams of animals spirits calling them away. The fox for Elysia and the bear for Darien. So off on their adventure to start a new world and a new life. Together.
I also found the customer testimonies annoying. They all seemed to praise the author, how great he is and how much they love him. Blah Blah Blah. I realize some testimonies are good and necessary, but I think most of them simply feed the author's ego and fill his book!
7342 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What's not to love? With the ebook, it'll be the best .99 you ever spent.
4073 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The book was excellent. Mr Peek did an excellent job weaving different worlds and times together along with several character backgrounds, stirring it all in to a wonderfully executed plot.
I am glad I read this; and I recommend it.
And can someone please tell me why the heck this book is entitled Shadow Music? The plot, the characters nothing alludes to this. Yeah, at the end of one chapter deep into the book while a bad guy is about to get killed he sees his killer's shadow and then hears the 'music' of a sword being drawn from a scabbard. That's it. That is all there is that has even the most distant connection to the title. I kept wondering as I was reading what the title referred to. Things like this just piss me off.
Although "Me and...." drives me crazy, it may not bother you. Perhaps that is the way you speak and write, and you have no idea it is the epitome of laziness in the use of American English; if so, it won't bother you, and you will probably not even notice.
I got to see some of the world. Not bad for a kid from the heart of America. I think all of us who served love to hear and tell stories like Senior Chief Griffiths. Thanks for a few hours of laffs Chief, I really enjoyed your book and will recommend it to all my friends.
This is another book that really doesn't belong in the Winnie the Pooh canon. The poems are slightly more complex than those in When We Were Very Young; clearly, the son Milne was writing for has gotten a little older and the father writes what the son will enjoy. I can't wait to read them to my grandchildren.
6301 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 But true love wins out in this wonderful book by Kim Vogel Sawyer, another touching, insightful story, this time set in the Depression in drought-stricken Kansas. Using believable characters, she weaves a tale of God's provision and the redemption of broken dreams.
It's a good short story that ended too soon.
Thoroughly enjoyable tale I would give 5 stars.
Setting/Story - There isn't much of a setting given at the beginning of the story, but there is enough of one to start the book off without the reader being confused. It starts out with an older woman named Vera being given the option to take a drug that will give her a "Death Trip" which is slightly like euthanasia. The patient is given a drug that lets them dream a wonderful dream that appears to them to last years while it truly only lasts a few minutes. Meanwhile, they die a peaceful death (NOTE: it is explained in much better detail in the book, and this complex procedure is explained very simply to the reader). After Vera has made her decision whether or not to take the "Death Trip" the story moves to her grandson, Chuck, who is a reporter/blogger. He becomes interested in the study through his grandmother and sets out to meet with the creators of the "Death Trip" while trying to help his internet girlfriend find out if they are up to something evil with this procedure.
Erak jumps to the conclusion it must have been a ranger; Halt to be precise.
I would still recommend reading his work.
9205 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Great plot and characters and twists and interesting ways of explaining the characteristics of the fantasy creatures. A little long on emotional details.
5506 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This book was so not a typical kiss and ride off into the sunset kind of story. Carolyn and Stephan spent a lifetime together before the story even begins. Their story is about hurdles and hardships and bad choices and in the end building a real relationship. The coolest thing about this book is it literally spans over 40 years!! From the beginning to the end is really only 14 years but the flashbacks take us way back to their childhoods.
As I read fiction for escape, this was perfect! I could escape into a world lush with characters, geography, and conflict.
7669 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the best novel I have read in a long time. Not just steamy sex but a great story line. Action-packed and a real nail-biter.
You know some things don't matter that much, Lily. Like the color of a house. How big is that in the overall scheme of life? But lifting a persons heartnow, that matters. The whole problem with people is They don't know what matters and what doesnt I was gonna say, The problem is they know what matters, but they don't choose it. You know how hard that it is, Lily? I love May, but it was still hard to choose Caribbean Pink. The hardest thing on earth is choosing what matters.
6724 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this was the 1st gena showalter I had ever read and I loved it. It was a freebie on my kindle and I quickly ordered the others in the series, looking forward to reading them and many others of Ms Showalters
As the interview proceeded, I could hear that raspy, loud New England voice either answering Worrall or challenging him. It was interesting to hear what she had to say about her family and how she had never really grown away from them or her home in Fenwick, CT. She had been very close to her mother.
1074 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I read about "Blossom Street Brides", but thought I'd start at the beginning. So far I have finished Book One of the three books in the set. The characters are very likeable and I love the way the three different story lines come together and interact with each other. I will definitely be purchasing all of the books in the series.
Del is the epitome of the playboy/bad boy. Rich, successful, and with some very wild sexual predilections, he is the kind of man women love to try and tame - just a little bit. Getting to know his character, I found myself reminded of that line in one of Tim McGraw's songs more than once: "I may be a real bad boy, but baby, I'm a real good man." That describes Del perfectly. Del is wicked, tempting, and absolutely untamable, but when it comes down to it, he is definitely a good man. He shows his concern for Janine in everything he does, and still manages to push her limits sexually, fulfilling her wildest yearnings over and over again.
In summary I will say I found the sappy, miracle ending to be the final straw. If things had been toned down quite a bit, and the characters' relationship allowed to develop at a more natural pace I might have enjoyed this book. Had the mystery of the Dickens story played a more significant role, and the sex scenes cut back I would have happily given this at least three stars. Alas this was not to be.
893 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent Book Series! I can't seem to get enough of them, I start on a new one as soon as I finish one! (Still reading them...)
4134 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Updates frequently throughout the day (and night).
7395 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wild hearts is a really good short story, fast and easy read. I loved the characters and the story line. Really great book.
9648 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 No SPOILERS or plot summaries.
"49% of Americans could cover less than one months' expenses if they lost their income."
This Is a crime story, but also, the first of several novels written by Faye Killerman which feature the budding, and developing romance between an orthodox Jewish woman and an outsider. This novel lays the foundation for more Decker, Lazarus novels which pair the two as lovers, and intelligent crime solvers. The undercurrents are deep and freely flowing. After the prep is apprehended, Marge said of Rina, "She's bruised, but she'll be okay. She's s tough lady, Pete."
Really short book though and I flew through it in about an hour!
7470 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Although I haven't finished reading this book, I did enjoy the first few chapters. The author gave clear and simple instructions---just start writing. And DESCRIBE, DESCRIBE, DESCRIBE. . . I purchased this book to give pointers in the art of writing, since I enjoy reading soo much. I think this book is a good start for people like me who would like to start writing (more for my own enjoyment). I'll update this post as I go along.
Carr's work is a fascinating read for any native Bostonian.
I'm looking forward to reading about Dex!
8978 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 The writing was pedestrian and the story had the emotional depth of a puddle.
1802 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Deidre Nelson is back in Ventura Texas watching over her parent's bed
It should be stressed for the novice to this subject, all three volumes of Capital provide a scientific explanation, as Marx put it, of how the Capitalist system works from the perspective that labor is the underlying essence of all value. If one accepts the basic assumptions made early in Chapter 1 of Capital, Volume 1--that abstract labor is the source of value(1)--Marx's logic flows well, not only through Volume 1, but all the way through Volume 3.
As far as content goes; yes, a couple of very minor things which have the potential to be improved, should the author choose to revisit this.
I loved reading this book that is an old play on the biblical theme of 'the sins of the fathers always show up through the generations.' Mr. Hunter does a wonderful job of exploring family relationships, commitments and how so often parents are bound up in their own woes and are unable to help their children. Even with all the family sins and struggles it was beautiful to read how this family was always there for each other.
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4833 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This book nearly put me to sleep. I love learning about laws of other cultures and the forerunner of our current system of laws but it was very dry.
7972 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Book one of the Project Exorcism series, Paranormal Payload had me wondering and second guessing like a sleuth from the very beginning. I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting. As well as loving a good paranormal romance, I also love sci-fi, magic, action and a good mystery. This has all of them, in spades. This is obviously another Mandy Roth series I'm destined to become addicted to and I absolutely loved it.
The storyline is not new but it is well handled and well written and there are funny happenings for everyone. Great sereis!
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1750 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love Maggie Shanes books and this was a delight to read. I've read some of them before but I love how she's talking about the Chosen and more about vampires that is new. Like how they feel pain so intensely which makes sense as other senses are more enhanced. Look forward to reading part 2.
There are lots of stories in the second book of the series, though. Ravirn's friendship with Melchior -- the webgoblin he created, designed, programmed, and eventually gave independence to - is still at the forefront of the adventure. Likewise, Cerice - Ravirn's lady love - returns with a host of new issues as well. Her webgoblin's name is Shara, but she has a tendency to take a human form that looks an awful lot like Mae West, complete with ample charms and double entendre enough to make a sailor blush.
5122 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the Whispering Mountain Series!
Halt is a full Ranger, dangerous and feared. He has become used to Will and his incessant questions.
Beckett de Saxby, his cousin Colin, and Christiana had been friends throughout childhood. But when Beckett returns from war, he is a far different man from the young one that Christiana idolized. Now is hardened and cold, and he often spends his nights with women of loose morals, or drunk. She doesn't understand how he can hear about the bands of marauders hounding the people in the countryside around them, without doing something about it.
3661 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love theses books and characters
I saw the supposed plot twist about Father Joseph a mile away and figured he suspected Lissiana of being a vampire from the moment he offered her the garlic soup and didn't really feel the office full of crosses was necessary to drive the point home. If Sands wanted this twist to be a surprise, she should have been more subtle.
I'll start by giving a heads up to the editing nuts out there (myself included!)--I noticed maybe 1-2 typos or editing issues in this book. If there were more, I didn't notice them, and generally they drive me insane, so they were hidden if there were more.
In this novel, Karigan encounters a dying Green Rider, F'ryan Coblebay, who persuades her to deliver the King's messages in his place and then swears her to the service on his sword. Coblebay has been shot in the back with two black arrows. When Karigan takes over his task, she quickly finds that his murderers are now pursuing her.
1. The abolition of private property. To see this in action look no further that civil forfeiture laws were gov agencies can seize property without a trial and the abuse of eminent domain.
Until they came to a huge dark building--a building that had not been there during the day!
Once again we see the extent of the authors skill at world building. It is quite obvious that the Skandians are meant to be analogues of the Vikings and Vikings were legendary warriors and pillagers and while we see plenty of evidence about that we also delve deeper into the culture of the Skandians (Vikings) and see their way of life. This even extends to Horaces and Halts journey through Gallica. The way knights are portrayed are closer to their historical parallels than what modern culture has portrayed them as over the years. Many of the them were little more than enforcers for their local lords or themselves that a gallant hero. It is to the authors credit that he builds the Skandian culture to such an extent, giving them an angle of realism. It would be all too easy to craft the Skandians as the villain race and nothing more, such as the Orcs from Lord of the Rings. To give them multiple angles greatly aids in the crafting of the world, these characters live in.
5874 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I must have purchased this by mistake since I don't speak Spanish. But I can tell you this, anything by Beth Moore is wonderful! I am sure this is no exception.
6684 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Elysia and Darien has been best friends for over 10 years...they have gone through all the bad and survived together the collapse of the civilization. When things seems to be to get to the end point in ruined Baltimore they will do anything to leave it behind and follow a strange call that come in their dreams....
992 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you love stories about strong, grounded men who know who they are and secure in solid families - this book is for you.
What was this novel about:
Put into its historical context, however, perhaps it should not be so shocking that a work like the Manifesto emerged given the circumstances. A series of revolutions and restorations marked the violent death throes of feudalism, which did not go quietly into the night. Seeing the end of a political, economic, and social order that had reigned supreme over Europe for centuries, it should not be surprising that Marx did not place much faith in the permanence of the status quo, nor did he underestimate the power of insurrection. It should not be all that surprising that class struggle and the oppression of the working class should capture Marx's attention either, for we only need to read the works of history or the fiction of his contemporaries to know that the gap between the "haves" and have-nots" in the beginning of the industrial age was quite extreme. This is clear, whether one is reading the Manifesto or Oliver Twist. Social issues of poverty, illiteracy, poor health care, etc. makes the plight of the exploited understandably dire and immediate. It is no wonder that Marx expected capitalism as he knew it to sow the seeds of its own ruin.
I have another of this authors books on my Kindle so I don't scare easily. If you like adventure stories you will enjoy this book.
-Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life Of Bees p 163)
Cherise Everhard, January 2009
6277 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Let me start by saying that I love, love, love all of Beth Kendricks previous books, so I was beyond excited to crack open this book. I made sure to "keep" the book for my trip to Burlington, Vermont which I took last week and as I was making my way by train, I knew that this book would be the perfect partner for my travels.
This book does stand alone, but a reader will benefit from reading the previous ones. While I really enjoyed the last one, this book has more depth and much richer character development, especially in Remi. He is flawed, loving, vulnerable and in need of someone to care for him for a change. Jake is that person, but first they both must deal with the very real danger Remi's brother Sterling is in from their abusive father, Dirk. In their efforts to find evidence against Dirk so they can take Sterling away, Jake and Remi uncover a mystery revolving around an incident when Remi was a teen. And incident so horrifying, Remi's mind completely blocked it out - except for the dream he keeps having. There is a lot of action regarding the mystery, and plenty of Langley's trademark hot sex. Langley also expands on her werewolf mythos, with new insight into alpha and omega status within the pack. This was hinted at in the first short story, "With Love" in the anthology Hearts from the Ashes . There is a lot to enjoy here in addition to the romance.
Drummond is the former leader of a group dubbed the Archangels who helped England by spying on the French during the wars with Bonaparte. Now the men are all retired and have decided opinions on how to treat and manage women.
While out checking the snares, Evelyn is kidnapped. Will ventures out after her and runs into Halt and Horace during his attack on the kidnappers. Reunited with his master, Will is once again in the hands of the Skandians.
Maj Sjowall and her husband, (he died several years ago) have written a terrific police procedural. One by one the facts and clues are put together. We forget at times, that the lack of computers and DNA, could be a hindrance. It may take them awhile, but with good police work a fitting end is found. Martin Beck, in his mind has stored an important piece of information, and, all we are waiting for is the right time when the information is unleashed. This is the third in a series that has as it's focus, Martin Beck. Read them all.
characters are shallow
9896 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I just finished reading this book and i loved it. Loved how the aouther mixed in Cathrine's life with Catlin's was not comfused at all. Drew is an awsome character and I love when you feel happy for the charctes when thingts go right for them or when justice is served. Catlin's issue could have been played up more i think but the book was good and i would recomend this book nto people who like time travel romance books.
2026 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have started this series on the advice - to my 13 yr old - of my 14 yr old nephew. I wanted to read it first and see what kind of book it was and if it was appropriate for him. I find myself thoroughly enjoying this series rather than just screening it for my son.
6741 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was browsing the Kindle store when I came across this series. I love this series. The heroine becomes stronger as the story progresses. Her interaction with her family provides some humor. The hero provides the love interest and the paranormal aspect to the mysteries. I hope this series will continue.
1981 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 GREAT books. Everyone in my family -- 10 year old / 12 year old / Mom / Dad / Grandma and Grandpa have read this series. We even have scavenger hunts using the characters of these books. This Book 3 is as great as the rest of them. Get the whole series from Amazon -- no place better.
1. Extreme Exposure
Now Tribe A decides, due to its higher productivity/wealth, it can afford to save more time, adding this saved time to the saved time it used for making fishing nets, and build a boat that will allow their nets to catch even more fish. Being busy building boats, Tribe A allows Tribe B to build the nets--a less productive venture than the new boat-building venture is. Tribe A's greater productivity thanks to fishing boats (and greater wealth thanks to fishing boats) allows for more children, increasing the tribe's population, allowing for a larger labor supply in the near future that will be available for procuring other innovative, labor-saving inventions.
1496 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Kellerman has done it again. Her laid-back and simple approach to mystery has captured me again. Here is a loving family dealing with the seamy side of life while weaving in Jewish culture at the same time. Enjoy all the Kellerman mysteries. Go Peter Decker and Rina!
6757 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I can't believe you can get all 3 of these books for under $10! That is a lot of reading for little money. I've read these all in hardback from the library and am thrilled to be able to own them all for rereads. Other reviewers have done a great job with characters and writing, so I won't get into that, but I will say if you like mysteries and the Victorian era, you must read these!
It is always a refreshing time to become immersed without the distraction of movie/cable/TV commercials, inappropriate sexual scenes, crude language and actions supported by annoying colors, disgusting switching between unrelated other themes, loud sounds and noise (?music?) to support extremely poor content, and people reading their lines.
Meanwhile, Halt and Horace have reached the border of Skandia and find the border guards dead from Temujai arrows. They follow the smaller band that enters Skandia and comes upon the camp just as Will is shooting the leader.
4747 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Are you a Christian? Are you really sure or are you following a false GOSPEL OF "EASY BELIEVISM" where they told you just believing is Jesus is enough. This book will help you see what true Christianity is all about and you WILL find out if you are truly saved. Think about this carefully and JUDGE YOURSELF. This book will help. Matthew 7: 21-23 21 Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. 22 Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many [a]miracles? 23 And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.
5321 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dave Ramsey's book teaches the kind of information that should be taught to kids in school, but isn't.
I interviewed Dave by telephone for the October 31, 2008 episode of my weekly audio podcast, The Kindle Chronicles. If you'd like to hear how he came to write the book and his thoughtful perspectives on the Kindle, here is the link: [...]
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8899 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Georgette Heyer is a master at developing characters and moving the action forward, even when, as in this story, very little action actually occurs. Her husband and she collaborated on her mysteries; he planned out the murder, weapons and particulars relating to the mystery while she wrote the story. You will not be disappointed.
4497 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was nearly impossible to put down from the moment I picked it up. Kind of of a fusion between the dancing slippers, the frog prince, and Dracula, this book won't disappoint.
It is clear from the first encounter between Horatia and Lord Rule that he is a very charming man. Not only is he a noble man because of his title but he is noble in his manners. He perfectly knows how to behave, how to be an excellent gentleman. I liked his wit but I was impressed especially by his perspicacity. Every time there was a secret about his wife, his friends, his enemies, he was surprisingly the first person to know everything, although he was supposed to be in the dark. I loved all the scenes with Horatia. He was always very sweet and thoughtful to her, even when she did not deserve it. I believe he fell in love with her immediately, the first time he met her. On the other hand I did not like Horatia, at least not soon. She is too careless towards everything. She does not respect her husband and his money. Her only interests are parties, dresses, jewelry and gambling. This cannot be excused by saying that she married him without love, because she behaves like a spoiled girl and sometimes this is annoying. I can understand her just because of her age. At seventeen it is difficult to be wise but fortunately it is not impossible to find a discreet girl of that age.
3776 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have started this series on the advice - to my 13 yr old - of my 14 yr old nephew. I wanted to read it first and see what kind of book it was and if it was appropriate for him. I find myself thoroughly enjoying this series rather than just screening it for my son.
Upon his release and return to the estate, he is introduced to Jesse-his uncle Hentry's step-daughter and ward from the time she was 15. It is revealed that at that age he had her and sign a proxy marriage certificate to Ryder(Lord Blackwood)-so that Henry and his son Lewis could live off the estate while Ryder is away legally. Of course this makes Jesse Ryder's wife-legally.
4861 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This truly was, and remains, a monumental task; both for the reader and the author. Charles Dickens, with his classical style of creating characters that literally jump off the page and into your psyche, outdid himself with this critically favored tale. For the reader the task is no less a challenge; a 1000+ page story that meanders from site to site, characters that slip in and out of the tale in a few pages to a plotline that is fully engrossing and universally symbolic of our past and present social ills.
7476 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I love the entire series. I love this new take on shape shifters of modern day. I could not get enough of the series and I await the next installment. Please keep it coming and for you I might even read the next Homoerotic jump off you have coming out.
9409 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Love the story kept me reading
498 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Wow! This book was so intense. It was very hard to put down. Nora's both strong and vulnerable without even knowing it! We are Introduced to Sean Rogan who is amazing in the Lucy Kincaid series. I love how each book opens up a new character while keeping the old ones fresh!
This book opened with a scene that pulled me into the novel, making me want to know what happened next. I didn't have to wait long as each section, which told of a portion of Johnny Buck's life, while leaving the reader hanging for more, still had a feeling of completeness.
Well written and keenly developed, the story also goes deep into the werewolf culture. Worth the money!
Who I would recommend this too: I would recommend this to anyone who likes to laugh. However, if you are sensitive to bad language probably not the book for you. Kind of like Christopher Moore books---you have to like the "off-beat" humor and not give a flip about language to enjoy. If you do however give these books a chance, I guarantee your cheeks will hurt from grinning. They are fantastic :)
Sara Miles is a woman who has never visited a church in her life, whose parents are acknowledged atheists. Yet, suddenly and unexpectedly, Miles eats a bite of the Lord's Supper and becomes a Christian.
8723 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 At first I thought I would really enjoy this novel and there are elements about it which weren't too bad - the magical parts - but the heroine spoiled most of it for me. She comes across as shallow and a real twit.
Once I started applying Ramsey's methods after the 2nd chapter, I already noticed a change. After I was hired at my current job, I started to see each paycheck as a step in Ramsey's direction; each check was a part of the Baby Steps, and each step was towards wealth.
"Nobody in this house," I retorted.
269 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good reading.
Chapter 5 tells about the discovery of Machu Picchu in the Peruvian High Jungle in 1916. It is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, one of the most perfect examples of Inca architecture. Chapter 6 discusses Pompeii, discovered in 1748. The eruption of Vesuvius buried Pompeii in two days. It preserved Roman architecture and artifacts. The fields around Pompeii were rich and fertile from aged lava soil. The eruption buried the town in a few hours so the remains are intact and complete. Chapter 7 tells about the Dead Sea Scrolls found in 1947. They provided information on biblical manuscripts. They were hidden during the Jewish revolt against Roman rule in 70 AD. This discovery was complicated by political conflicts.
3663 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great character development, intrigue and downright fun. Wholesome but sad and depicts the old world as it really existed long ago.
The science is very light, but that's completely understandable. Better to keep that vague since no one at the moment could really explain what it takes to travel in time. I would guess that some sort of smart phone would not be the most likely device to accomplish it, but neither is a "Go Cart with an umbrella" as another reviewer characterized H.G.Wells movie treatment of the "Time Machine".
Missy is an Omega wolf. She has the power to help control wolves in a pack, helping keep the balance. She is on the run from a tyrannical alpha who wants to use her power to control his wolves and merry off her to his brother.
A true page turner.
With the help of Warren McKenzie (CEO Of Comtran, a company that manufacturers communication satellites), Agent Daly tracks down Staffords' hidden research facilities and attempts to blackmail the professor into giving him a piece of the pie.
6715 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Please remember that this is a prequel to a trilogy. Bearing that in mind, I thought this was well done. The author was able to give the reader an idea of what the trilogy was about and the backgroud that was needed to proceed. It was all done in a short story format. Not only that, but the author did it in a manner that was entertaining and told a story. There was a clear beginning and end. Having said that, the end leaves room for the start of the next book. I liked it. FYI - If you can't get in to the whole spirit animal thing, this is not the book/trilogy for you.
The prologue led me astray. It was really the best part of the book. I really thought the h would have more character development and really, a lot more hatred in her imperfect heart. The author literally said something "died" in her the day her one true love married another, but the next minute she's making out with the H. That's where the author lost me.
If you don't believe, you will be amazed at the ability of one person to change the world. But you might be prompted to challenge some of your own beliefs.
Every aspect of this story is hot: the exhibitionism, the voyeurism, the money for sexual acts, the temptation, the element of power and control, the mysterious Doctor. I loved this story. It is well-written, sexy and provocative erotica. The Experiment gripped me, it aroused me, and it made me think about what I would do in Zoe's situation, or in the Doctor's situation.
Given time, the experience of reading the book has settled a little bit. I find that instead of growing more distant, I actually feel closer to the novel. I like it more. I have the impulse to buy another book by Enright. I am willing to forgive The Gathering its sharp edges and elbows.
5882 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In order to view formatting and indicated links, please view full review at my blog, Now is Gone, a link to which can be found in my profile by clicking on my name.
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The one problem I see with this is that, as a novella, it doesn't explain much. If you haven't read the Mercy Thompson series or the Alpha and Omega series, this isn't a good one to start on. Briggs assumes you know how the world works and who some of the characters are and doesn't go into a lot of explanation. It's great for those who have already been introduced to this world, either through the Mercy Thompson books or the books in the Alpha and Omega series.
The central theme throughout all three is basically "Use brains, not brawn." The author sticks to that concept in interesting ways.
Still, a good read as long as you keep in mind that the British did not, in fact, win WWII by themselves. I would really like to see something published in this format from a Russian point of view.
The action kicks up a dust storm in chapter one of Prime Obsession that never settles! I was convinced that Captain Dmitros was a first-rate adrenaline junkie from all the non-stop battles. I rarely encounter a novel with multiple action scenes per interval. Melina takes on bad guys, dodges hits, sniffs out/repairs sabotages, and keeps time with her man. It's all in a day's work for a woman that knows her way around the Prime as well as the Galactic Alliance. Wulf is growls and nibbles when it comes to his mate, although he's more than earned his formidable Prime warrior and sex machine title. However, Melina is always center stage and in the thick of it all. I started to feel that she was beginning to upstage her man. Ok, ok. Admittedly, I do prefer strong, accomplished female antagonists. Still, Melina proved a bit overwhelming at times.
I had very good memories of the stories.
5863 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I haven't started on this collection yet, as I have a couple of other books to finish first, but know that I'll love it. I am familiar with her work. You can't beat Jane Austin.
Tanya
9181 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Well, obviously I can't stop reading...so guess I must admit that I am hooked. I have really enjoyed following the trials and tribulations of each character in this story.
3580 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Let me start off by saying that although Tonight & Forever was the 1st of the Madaris series it was one if the last ones in the series that I read. Most authors debut book don't add up to the other books in the series but Ms. Jackson did not disappoint. The romance between Lorren and Justin was just heart stopping, especially the wedding. This book is definitely one of her better ones in the Madaris series.
Ultimately, The Gathering's subject is the difficulty with trying to pin down the truth of anything, especially things that happened long ago for which there is little or no contemporary evidence. If you've never thought much about that issue, you'll enjoy the subtle philosophical bent of the novel.
will be transformed into the highest state of health
I also thought that our rider passed out an awful lot of times, considering she doesn't wear corsets. Would a young man doing what she did have kept passing out? Would anyone? This just seemed to be a way to end a scene/ chapter. If use of magic is draining someone, that is a partial explanation but it still seems clumsy. And our heroine is quite keen to stop for baths, feather beds, cosy chats, rich meals, regardless of what she thinks is following her. If it was that evil and powerful she'd have been dead.
9445 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Reading all these years later what Poul Anderson so skillfully wrote reminded me once again of the treasure trove we are lucky enough to have from those original science fiction masters. The writing is smooth, concise and believable. Excellent reading for any sci-fi buff.
9884 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is the first book by this Author in what looks to be a series. At $1.99 the price was great and amazingly the story too was great. The story line was strong, characters well developed and sex scenes was hot. I look forward to the second book in the series.
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5932 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Still love this book/series. I actually can't decide whether I like this series or her mercy series better. Actually I think I like this one better.
An unexpected turn of events leads Katrina to the discovery that the man of her dreams is a Dom. Aroused by the prospect of submitting to Derek and showing him that she is the woman he needs, Katrina takes advantage of an opportunity to attend an exclusive Halloween night masked sex party. Disguising herself as "Kitty," Katrina catches Derek's eye at the gathering. Will Katrina's gamble pay off and a night of wicked passion lead to the happily ever after she's always dreamed of? Or when all is revealed will she lose the trust of the man she loves?
That have absolutely no boundaries ,like grown cousins that walk in during
Katrina admits that various aspects about the BDSM lifestyle intrigue her but there are some that horrify her as well. One thing she does know is that she'll do anything for an opportunity to be with him - including stepping out of her own comfort zone and entrusting herself to his care. Of course Derek won't know it's her though. She intends to attend the masked All Hallows Ball, the biggest sex party of the year, and prays that he'll also be in attendance. Katrina and Trista have done everything possible to ensure that he'll also be at the party. Fortunately he does show up and seems to be very interested in her. Will Katrina be prepared for her nice, mild mannered professor to step into the role of a strict Dom? Will he still be the man of her dreams once the masks come off?
2281 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I would recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery and suspense. Sheer enjoyment,everything you need or want in a good book.
430 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this as a gift, and was told it is one of the best near Death books written. I plan on purchasing one for myself.
Now not only does she have a real mate that she doesn't want to loose but he's not able to shift yet and will have to deal with big bad Alpha coming for them.
"Crossing Hitler" is unique in that it opens up Litten's story to a wider audience. He may be a celebrity in Germany with numerous places named in honor of his heroic quests, but he was unknown to me before reading this book. The author gets too absorbed in facts and figures at time, making the narrative choppy. He also skips back and forth in time which makes the storyline disjointed, more thematic than chronological. All in all, I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in WWII, for it tells a tale that is not often told.
3119 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was easy (and enjoyable!) to read. I found the book in search of a natural way to manage my PCOS sypmtoms (caused by insulin resistance). This diet is much easier and less restrictive to follow than others I have tried for my PCOS. I'm still trying out the recipes, but the ones I have tried so far have been great. I think this is a must read for anyone with insulin resistance!
This box set is a highly-enjoyable read and I look forward to the reading the second set as soon as I can afford it. For those who love vampire stories, this collection is a refreshing change from the plethora of vampire novels on the market.
- metallic ink on jacket
1951 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Entertaining for the whole family. Good series for kids starting to get into chapter books.
But mostly... the books draw for me was the cultivating of women's' friendships, a topic that always draws me in. I think having a house full of boys really drew that out of me... knowing that I needed "girl time" to hang out with my girlfriends and talk about life and dreams and yes, even hurts.
The only other thing that got to me was that the author used the term 'slanted' when writing about two men approaching a kiss. 'Slanted?' Really? You couldn't come up with a better term or at least alternates that could be cycled so that particular word didn't appear tagged onto each male/male kiss?
6324 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I bought this after seeing an ad on facebook, reading the review posted, and seeing that it was only [...]s. But I didn't finish it, which for me almost never happens. My main problems were poor formatting of the book (paragraph tabs were inconsistent), poor grammar (its/its's mistakes among others), and that I just didn't care anymore. The characters really never grabbed me, and it was pretty much impossible for me to suspend my disbelief at the plot (no ozone, and the US government has created basically a doomsday device to save the Earth). If you are a heavy-duty reader, this may be worth [..] to you; unfortunately, the book is certainly not worth much more.
Ignoring cousins or her mother or aunt... Yes!!! Yes!!! I want to live 100's of years
3366 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Suprisingly good
This book is the author's debut novel. Although I feel the writing could use a little more depth, which I think will come with experience, the story concept, plot and action are sound. Also the book seemed well researched offering some interesting insight in the life of pages and squires. It is an easy going story with sweet primary characters, harsh villains, plenty of action, emotional stress, dangerous enemies, battles and magical mysteries. At the end of the book there are still open questions to be further explored in the next story in the series which I am confidant will be another lovely read.
Fuad R Qubein
At the same time Chandler was a master of setting the details of the space Marlowe had to work in- the high hill mansions and the back alley rooming houses (although usually not the burgeoning ranchero middle class locales since apparently that segment of society has not need of his services and therefore no need of a description of their endless sameness and faux gentility). He has a fix on the museum-like quality of the big houses, the places like General Sternwood's in The Big Sleep or Mrs. Murdock's in The High Window reflecting old wealth California. And he has a razor sharp sense of the arrivisite, the new blood all splash and glitter, all high-ceiling bungalow, swimming pools, and landscaped gardens.
3100 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 CD/unabridged/Chick lit: By the time I got through the first CD, I really hated this book. The women were so manipulated, it made my stomach hurt. Then by the time I got to the third CD, I really liked it. It kinda ended up the way I thought it would, but there were points that ended up very different.
9005 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I wasn't sure if I would like this series. But I was pleasantly surprised. I can't wait to read the next one in the series. Hopefully it won't take to long in between the second and third book.
7816 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's a cute story about two best friends I think it's sweet when you have straight friends who see nothing of it when a person comes out and say I'm gay
9167 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I bought the bible in hopes that it would function the way it was described. I am a new user of Kindle Fire and found this product to NOT WORK with the ease listed. Eventually I contacted Amazon to tell them I hated it and received credit for the product. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this product for Kindle Fire users.
If you can handle some nit-picking, I do suggest these books.
5868 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I purchased this Complete Collection of Jane Austen because my daughter loves these novels. I don't. So much thinking for hours on end in a book!!! They talk on and on about fluff! No, I'm sorry, but I didn't like Emma and unless I run out of reading material, I probably won't read the rest of the collection.
Clarissa Barnes had to leave her employment suddenly when she was accosted by her lecherous employer. With no money and no way to get another job, she agrees to become a mail order bride. Arriving in South Dakota, she is upset to find out that the man who paid her way West has already gotten married. Help comes in the form of Logan Granger and Derek Brand.
4440 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have a number of Kara Louise's books and have to say that some titles, which seem off-putting, actually have better story lines. However, there are many things about this book that I like. And I did read this book at least three times since owning it.
The author does a most outstanding job in building suspense related to the clues left by Will prior to his death. He had sent postcards from France and left hints about his research regarding their relative, Dr. John Dee, and his studies. His recently deceased mother, Diana Stafford, was fascinated by the cathedrals in France and also loved gardening, specifically roses. She created an unusual pattern to her rose garden that later had significant meaning. She also studied many of the esoteric clues left by their ancestor and tied together some of his findings. Alex Stafford, Lucy, also Simon, a good friend and coworker of Will's, and Sian, Will's former girlfriend, along with Henry Stafford (Alex and Will's father) became embroiled in discovering the meaning of the papers that Will found. The group gradually deciphered the puzzles and codes contained on them. Eventually, they had strong suspicions that Will's death was not an accident. Lucy's abduction in France was most certainly tied to the papers Will discovered and to his death. An American relative of the Stafford's named Calvin, a theology student, arrived nearly on their doorstep, inquiring about the same matters with which Will had been involved. Alex believed that Calvin was involved with unscrupulous people who wanted their ancestor's documents. Titania Hardie creates some fascinating scenarios and meandering pathways with many clues along the way that eventually lead to a wonderful and startling conclusion. This book is most highly recommended. Once begun, it will be difficult to put down until the final page is read! Erika Borsos [pepper flower}
This is the world of Martin Beck. A not so happy policeman who loves/hates his job. He is good at it, and his colleagues are a mixture of obnoxious and obese. Melender who has the famous memory, Kollberg, who plods along and is awaiting the birth of his first child, Larrsson, the lout, the obnoxious and rude one, and Martin Beck the heart and soul of these men. Nine or ten muggings in parks have taken place, citizens are hurt and it is only time before someone is killed. And, then a young girl is found murdered, strangled and sexually abused. The murderer took her panties with him. The citizenry are up in arms, and, then, another young girl is murdered. No clues so far, until the mugger is found, and he was in the same park at the same time as the pediophile. He gives them a description of the murderer. Martin Beck, in the back of his mind, has something waiting to be remembered, released. And, when it is, then, everything turns around.
John Podlaski, Author
7658 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Mostly what I liked about this book is the allegorical message. As far as characters, there isn't anything really new or amazing. The setting is interesting and the alliances for the upcoming war prove the author spent some time with world building.
8608 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This novel is excellent and all the saga, I recommend it
3843 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Anne Enright has created characters that resonate long after the book has been closed. Since I had the privilege of reading it in one sitting on a cross-country flight, I was able to absorb the beauty of its images, the 3-dimensional character studies, the haunting and enraging family dynamics without interruption, totally immersed in the passions and histories of Veronica and her family. This book is written in a meaty, organic style, rare to find (e.g., "There was something about the smell of us growing up that drove (our parents) completely insane." and "The ground is boiling with corpses, the ground is knit out of their tangled bones.")
7624 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I have read Cliff Black stories before but "Perfect Crimes" was like reading an outline of a story or a first effort of a college writer; maybe high school. I almost quit reading in the first chapter but decided to finish it and hope it got better. The writing was literal and linear, meaning from the very beginning the reader knew about the crime. Much of the internal dialogue was repetitive and in some cases unnecessary. There was no mystery or clues to ferret out what was happening toe the main characters. Two characters, a husband and wife, find themselves in the midst of a criminal act against them and choose not to engage the police because they think they will get in trouble. This despite the fact the police begin to uncover clues that something is amiss. The main characters brother is a policeman and instead of interrogating the main character just accepts "I'll tell you when I retire" statement in response to the question "What is going on?" No police officer would accept this. Nor would anyone else, particularly a family member. Just not believable at all and the ending was....what can I say...incomplete. It felt as if I fell off a cliff with half of the story unresolved. Too bad. A good premise but poorly written.
A great read for every guy!
749 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I live in Boston and had been waiting for the Boston Globe to become available for the Kindle since mine arrived on December 4, 2007. I subscribed the first day I found out about it and have not been disappointed. I am not a big print newspaper fan, I find them environmentally unfriendly, dirty (think blank ink on hand), and they contain a lot of information I usually have no interest in (ads, sports, stock lists, etc.) so they are thicker than I need them to be and messy. I won't even take the two free papers offered at the subway on most days (the excellent Metro and the whiny bloggy Boston Now). On the other hand I find the web version of newspapers hard to drill down to find the articles that apply only to today - if you know the topic you can do a search but there's really no way to tell if I at least skimmed all the articles for the day.
As accusations are made, Morgan could not believe they would think she would ever do anything to jeopardize them like that. When she went to Ridge's office to try and talk to him, she found a coworker straddling his lap. Horrified, she ran from the office as fast as her legs could carry her.
How could it be possible, not now but in 10 years down the road, that nobody knew from where was fired a nuclear bomb?
This was a short read and it moved fast but oh what a ride.
9245 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I truly liked this story. Gwen is a 40 yrs old woman whose husband recently divorced her to be with a younger woman. Gwen moves back home to help her mother is suffering from dementia. In the process of settling in, she literally runs into Ransom.
The story had a very smooth flow, the writing ornate in details of the scents and tastes of fresh baked lemon cake and espresso, the scent of the wooden cottage, fresh falling snow, the painted porcelain at Alice's shop and the colorful and moving stories the women shared melted my heart and made me care for the characters more than I have in a long time with a book. Mary's journey was long; her transformation was not happening overnight and with her efforts to be there for her friends who dealt with death, divorce, betrayal, heart breaks and dark secrets she slowly found the first step on the ladder of her own salvation.
This is excellent writing. I highly recommend it,
7725 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was a easy and enjoyable read. It was a real page Turner. I am looking forward to reading another book in the series.
But unfortunately, this one just wasn't one of his best efforts. But I shouldn't be the one to talk--after all, HE is the one who later put out _The Feast of Love_ and very nearly got one of the big prizes, and I just sit here typing this review.
The omnibus contains all three books in the trilogy:
4601 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 My wife suggested this book due to my interest in martial arts and history. I read what it was about and decided to give it a try. I'm an avid reader but few books hold my attention quite like this one did from start to finish. Philip (Student) and Endo-son (Teacher) have a very deep connection and relationship in a turbulent time of war during WWII. As an American reading the book the relationship often times seems as if it is a romantic one. That may just be cultural or even the literary way in which the author writes. Please don't let that dissuade you from from reading the book. It's beautiful written and incredibly engaging. I just finished the book a few minutes ago and have to say that it is one of my favorite books that I've ever read.
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2760 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Okay, um, wow! Living Dead Girl was just all types of disturbing. It's horrible how numb "Alice" is to everything that's going on around her. This book is just terrible (in that completely well-written but sad sorta way). I read it in one sitting and just could not put it down even though I desperately wanted to. However, I had to see it through to the end. I had to finish Alice's story.
5298 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I heard a lot about this book before finally getting to read it. "Snowball" principle is widely popular and apparently works for many people, and Dave Ramsey is one of the biggest names in personal finance.
5247 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Easy read, simple instructions on how to be debt free, the difficult part is changing your mindset and doing what Dave says to do. Great book if your serious about getting out of debt and are willing to try anything
He talks about how consumers seek easy wealth in the form of get rich products. I totally agree with, as making money is not as easier as you may think. He goes on to talk about how important financial education is to our society and why we need to keep feeding our brains with knowledge.
This one's a winner!!
4830 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What we have here is a very interesting free Kindle download. "Babylonian Laws," which most of us were (I am not sure if this is still the case) exposed to in Junior High, or at the very latest, in High School, are of course more popularly known as "The Code of Hammurabi" and are the oldest known (I stress "known") laws we presently have access to.
If you haven't read any books by Ann Hood, you will now.
6585 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A great story about youth lost. A cast of characters you can fall for. A great journey of survival.
Young Adult writing that will hold the interest and be entertaining enough for most adult fantasy/adventure lovers. A map would be bonus, nonetheless I'm looking forward to book IV. 4 1/2 to 5 Stars.
As I said I'm not doing story premise, but it's about 3 friends. 2 boys and 1 girl. Bechett baby is one of the boys, then his cousin (the other boy) and a girl. They were all raised together. He fell in love with the girl as children. Then life happens. The first scene AFTER he gets her back inside the castle walls...well....hmmmm, hmmmm, hmmmm. She is tricked into delivering some refreshments to his bedroom..and she walks in on a REAL TREAT! CRIPES MY OWN HEART RATE JUST PICKED UP,HONESTLY! For the faint of heart, she walks in on a Mfff, Ah-hem (can't breath)...she's stuck on stupid..I'm not! I must have read this scene 100 times and it still hasn't gotton old. I can just see his face when he turns around...luv,luv,luved it! So there's my re-wright. I've re-read this 3x's. I've only done that with 3 other books. I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY LOVED THIS ONE. And for those of you whe know me from the other Amazon sites know I'm no shrinkin violet. So those of you who read the 1st version..throw it out..try this! YES YES YES this is a keeper,a heat inducer, and in MY top 5. (Now let's see where did I put my new toy?
She is a more competent plotter than Josephine Tey, though Heyer's characters and situations are more stock than Tey's. She's less bitter and class-conscious than Dorothy Sayers, though of course these are set between the two World Wars, and suffer from their time period. A character of Hispanic origin is treated as a comedic turn here, though that has less to do with her origin than with her profession. I don't find Heyer, still as class-conscious as anyone born in the early part of the 20th century in Britain, to be as offensive a snob as Sayers. Nor is she as aggressively well-educated.
8517 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved this story. Couldn't put it down. ER doc's ex wife comes in nearly dead after a car accident It has been 10 years but he is still not over her. They have a lot to work thru. It is a great story, no bad guys, no mean people well except for her father. But they get beyond that. HEA. LOVED the book and highly recommend. Give yourself some time because you will not be able to find a place to stop to put this book down. Loved it.
It never, ever occured to her to collect all her sisters, tell them about the problems, find solutions together & defy Cesar or even slap some sense into their obtuse older sister.
Then move right along to her fantasy short stories in Sage: Tales from a Magical Kingdom Sage: Tales from a Magical Kingdom .
This is a complete book with no pesky cliffhanger and a HEA. I have to say, I'm definitely a fan. I'm going to definitely pick up the next book in the series. For fans of Paranormal Romance, this book is a must read!
2072 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I was drawn to this book by what was said about it on the book jacket. And since it had won the Booker, I thought the writing had to be decent. Interesting story and setting + prize-winning (should) = Safe bet. But, although extracts of the story are interesting, even good, the story, if it can be called that, is not cohesive. It jerks and shudders along. The main character is so blasphemous about her relationships with Everyone that I found myself wondering why I was reading about her or them.
Henry is also bigger and seems to be a very good shot with a Sharp's rifle, the murder weapon in Walt's most recent case. Somebody is shooting four boys who were tried for raping Henry's niece, Melissa Little Bird. They were found guilty, but the judge gave them limited sentences in juvenile facilities.
8782 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Welome to the negative review of the book everyone else loved.
9466 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Compelling stories, such strong masculine males with such wonderful compassion and strength, love reading them all and wish they would continue forever
4016 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Pompeii was a wonderful place to visit and this book helped to relive the memory. Very intetesting take on story telling. I found myself wanting to read just one more chapter. Thought the description of life in the 1st centufy was accurate and truthfully harsh. Glad I read the book.
Anyway, joke aside, I really have a special eye everytime I see a picture of an angel, and if the angel has also male feature, it's even better: the fragility of the wings against the masculinity of the body is something that really draws me. And so is for a story, gives me wings and you make me happy.
4347 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 From the back cover:
Remi's brother Sterling is a wonderful character, one of more endearing ones I've read in fiction. Fourteen years old, accepting, exuberant, irrepressible, chronically inquisitive and talkative, he is a wonderful kid and it's very clear why everyone who meets him goes out of their way to protect him. He is absolutely dear to the story.
6544 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed the book. It seemed short. I live near Palm Springs so the streets etc. were recognizable which made it interesting. I like mysteries but i think the mystery was solved a little too soon.
8337 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This one of my favorite writers and I have read all of her books one just as good as the next with a few exceptions and there better.
6547 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this story. It had some nice twists and turns which made it very interesting. I would recommend it.
If you like magical fairy tale stories, I HIGHLY recommend giving this one a chance! I absolutely adore it!
I think it's the best because there is more plot than Without Reservations: With or Without, Book 1 and there is more Pack. I really liked learning more about the pack politics and the different roles of wolves in the pack. The concept of the Omega wolf is very original.
Hans Litten is an interesting, if not likeable, man who had an important career at a pivotal time and place in history. But I found "Crossing Hitler" most illuminating when discussing the legal climate in Germany in the years just before and after the Nazi party came to power. The author goes beyond the idea that the Weimar judicial system was simply soft on the political right to present a broader picture of a varied legal system that was in the throes of upheaval in the early 1930s, yet managing still to function. The tireless efforts of Hans Litten's friends Max and Margot Furst and his mother Irmgard to free him from prison reveal a bureaucracy in the grasp of Nazi power but not yet entirely subdued by it. "Crossing Hitler" is an insightful and sometimes eloquent look at how a legal system behaved in the midst of political turmoil, through he experiences of a revolutionary lawyer.
The Cold Dish: A Walt Longmire Mystery (Walt Longmire Mysteries)
It also irritated me how she tried to sort out everything on her own, like the increasing bullying of their cousin's, Cesar & when it was clear that she is too weak to get anywhere, she just gave up, moping and groaning and waiting for others' intervention.
I think what I enjoy most about K.A. Mitchells writing is that she understands the rhythm of a good book. Her pacing is excellent and there are no lulls where I feel inclined to ferret off to check my twitter account, or other assorted internet wankyness. I'm reading till some ridiculous hour and am still desperate to know what happens next, despite my tiredness. This is what a good book should be all about. That and making me laugh out loud at lines like ...Ghosts of Erections Past... Imagery? hehe. Loved it!
Lily Wickham is a New York City governess who always loses her jobs because she is a klutz, she trips, breaks objects and basically has little grace. So when the Mother Abbess from the orphanage she's called home, tells her there is a man in Wyoming needing a governess, she jumps at the opportunity.
7364 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Ms Novak is an excellent author she combines just the right amount of humor with a touch of romance that her books come out perfect. This series has me hungry for the next.
This one starts out hot and sexy and stays that way!
7908 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Rating chose because it was short, focused, vividly written, easy to follow sufficient characters, meaningful, organized. Then, on the other hand, it left me wondering what was the cause of both illness, how others were affected by the "shadows" or the "pain". Screaming is quite powerful, when you can't control it. Understandably, no one would understand why, so one must control to keep from being considered "crazy"! How often do you change behavior to effect a better result?
Unexpected combination. The story was intense from the start and carried on its intensity through out the book.
4785 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 News from the west coast is an important perspective. I like the fact that it is a daily paper. I plan to subscribe for a while.
The games part in the title comes into play when Erik, Maggie, Jared and TJ are selected to represent the Granite Lake Wolves at an Olympic type set of "wolf games". The challenges take place outdoors and there are other packs involved which enables Erik to help Maggie deal with alot of her issues. Eventually Maggie can't resist Erik's charm and love and gives in to what her wolf nature wants.
3128 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 In yet another uplifting work by author Barbara Johnson, we are led page by page through so many of lies challenges, and through her words we are taught to look circumstances in the eye and chose to be happy.
939 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I was excited to re-read this. It's been years, and each tale came back as a vivid reminder of my youth. A great book!
2146 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 There is a reason why you should read the excerpt of a book, only to see if you will enjoy the read. Either a complicated read or a simply read and both are just as good in my view.
This was guilty reading, as I already have two novels I need to be finishing for tours very soon. Very enjoyable guilty reading though, and I don't regret snatching the chance to read it.
Highly recommended for Flanagan fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of edged combat, military tactics, and a courageous princess.
I look forward to the next book. Seriously, she can't *not* be a Green Rider. Silly girl.
The tone is light, and had me reading fast. One thing did bother me, a certain danger that emerged and that was so obvious but that Lissi did not see. But then she did have Mr Hunk on her mind so I forgive her.
1922 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Setting up a series can be kinda boring sometimes but this was not. Loving the main characters immediately made loving book series all the more easy
3697 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This whole series is great. Recommend for anyone over the age of 8 or 10, depending on how mature the reader, as some of them can get quite intense - parents beware if your child is reading well beyond their age, some of these books have addiction to drugs, death, beatings, all sorts of stuff. I suggest you read first, to make sure your child is up to it. Any one over the age of 12 will love them. (I'm 26)
This book is yet another page turner in the series. I'm looking forward to continuing to book 4.
Zuckerberg continued on with amazing successes like creating the News Feed so members were able to just watch their friends news unfold in a streamer with out having to click on their profile page. He created commercial pages that brought businesses on to his site. Later he made Facebook like a platform where others could build applications to run on. He opened up facebook to High School students and then the world one step at a time. He grew his company to a $20 billion market valuation in a matter of years.
Never change, buddy!
6156 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is the best series I have read since Kate Elliott's Crown of Stars series. Well written, lots of action, underlying romances, and loads of fun.
4925 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 LOL THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY ENCHANTING AND DELIGHTFULLY NAUGHTY...YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE STORY FROM THE FIRST PAGE. A QUICK READ BUT WORTH EVERY MOMENT.
2919 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 It's Friday night again, and Hailey Jennison joins her friends for an evening of group voyeurism as the hunk across the way from her friend's apartment struts his stuff in his own place.
8808 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Hello, fellow Kindlers! Are you tired of paying for eBooks? Do you need help with your Kindle? Then Free Kindle Books And Tips:Kindle Edition is the right book for you! If you want to try it first, there is a 14-day free trial. I would recommend this first because I did the same thing. Everyday when you turn your wireless on, you will receive the blog. It contains free books offered by Amazon that you can either buy from the computer or right from your Kindle. It also contains tips on how to get free books, where to find them, and many other things. Hope you enjoy the blog!
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
8130 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book gives a light hearted feeling. It is humorous with very erotic sex scenes. Definitely a man's dream but I liked it.
I really, really enjoyed this book and devoured it in practically one sitting---it was that good. Ms. Feehan has hit the ball out of the park on this one. Will she top it with her next GhostWalker book? I can't wait to find out.
And the biggest proof that I liked? I went and bought the rest of the series. So far so good!
The rider makes her swear that no matter what, she will deliver the letter if she loves her king and if anyone were to capture her, she was to rip the letter up and never read it. Karigan takes the letter, the rider's brooch and green cloak and The Horse and rides away into a adventure she thought she would never had gotten herself into. Her plans are thrown aside, while she struggles with the dead green rider's horse, all the while she can feel the ghost of Green Rider Cobblebay following her, with the Shadow Man and hunters close behind...
The title of the document, simple and purely descriptive though it is, is commonly regarded as inflammatory, arousing derision, disdain, and virulent hostility among many, including those whom it was written to benefit. Nevertheless, there is much in the Manifesto, especially in the first chapter, that with the aid of hindsight could have been written by a contemporary neo-conservative intellectual, someone like Harvard sociologist Daniel Bell.
Back wen we read Atkin's, we got some real info and most of us lost a lot of weight that stayed off for pretty long. It remains to be seen whether there is any startling results to be happy about from dealing with the glycemic index.
Readers found out in Wolf Flight the kind of pack that Maggie and Missy came from. Maggie's reluctance to join a pack, after all she experienced, is understandable. Erik definitely had his work cut out for him in Wolf Games. He turned out to be patient, kind and more than up to the challenge ahead.
2625 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 First I must say that I loved this book. Of course it is not written in the style of Jane Austen but it was written with the same outline as Pride and Prejudice. I fell in love with all the characters and enjoyed seeing the parallels with Pride and Prejudice and it made you really think that there is such a thing as a modern day Pride and Prejudice.
A good story that is close to real life, except for the hot sex, lolol which is too good to be true.
Living Dead Girl is a spine-tingling novel. It is all at once alarming, disturbing, and powerful. Though short, it demands your attention as Alice slowly reveals the details of her life, and her state of mind is brought to light. Scott is daring, not leaving anything out, and offers intriguing insights concerning Alice's refusal to speak out against Ray. Readers won't help but feel conflicting emotions of immense pity and exasperation for Alice, especially as she resolves to escape from Ray at the cost of another little girl's life and innocence. Brilliantly executed and sensitively written, Living Dead Girl is a harrowing, heart-pounding experience that will make you cringe, give you hope, force you to think diferently, and ultimately haunt the mind for weeks to come.
What I appreciated most about this work was the emphasis on Jesus' teachings and the excellent translation of Jesus' ideas for our modern society. If you are willing to take an honest look at your faith then I can highly recommend this to you. I can honestly say that the teachings in this book will lead you to a much happier life as a Christian. You can test out the theories and teachings and decide what is true in your own life.
These are modern day stories. Interesting how they accomplished their goals.
8741 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great love story and a terrific series. Rita Hestand's books will never be boring and will always leave you wanting to read more of her work. I have many, many of her books and read and reread them often.
If you enjoy paranormal romances with funny quips, sassy mates and well developed characters then The Wallflower will be a treat.
Putting aside the editing issue (which I know the author is aware of, but hasn't yet fixed), the novel would be 2.5 or 3 stars. The basic premise of the book -- retired police chief from Wisconsin helps solve mysteries in Palm Springs -- isn't bad, but the actual mechanics of it leave some questions. I need more back story to help me understand why a small town police chief would have the ability to be especially good at solving these mysteries (the story of him just being a "natural" at profiling and even doing freelance profiling for the F.B.I. didn't ring true). We never really saw Henry being good at figuring things out or having special insight into people. He just sort of talks to people and the mystery solves itself. It was kind of like watching your grandpa solve a case -- not a detective grandpa, but just your regular grandpa.
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6775 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I love all of James Somers books, this one was good as well, but I was not as wrapped in this one as his others. Of course, its like watching friday the 13th sequil number 8. All the bad guys keep mutatiing into something more powerful and weird and Its like when do you draw the line on this mutation stuff. And the messing with the human d and a is getting to be an old number. It is not awful, but somewhere between way out there and really. Just my opinion. Like to see Mr Somers write more about Jesus being the hero and not some clone or messed up person getting away with murder. When does Jesus get to be the hero, of course He is.
7286 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Revenge is a deadly idea, especially when at the end it kills so many people. I'm glad that it turned out happy. Faith and Jud are getting married, one sister is pregnant and another found her birth family. (All three sisters are adopted, but have different birth mothrers
323 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 You are kidding right? It was free, I was curious so I bought it!
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3394 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this book.
2481 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This was on the audible for dogs list so I tried it. My dog has a wind phobia so I played it for her last night during the high winds. She calmed down a lot; even came and listened to it in between pacing. A great improvement! I'm going to leave it playing for her next time I have to go somewhere. I enjoyed it too - the voices are adorable. It would be great for kids also
7863 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent collection of Lovecrafts stories. The only suggestion I have is I wish the stories that were connected had been put together.
1520 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have read several later books by this author and these characters, so it was nice to read this first book and get some background to their history. This is also a good mystery. You will also learn some more about Jewish culture.
Then, management decided not to home deliver in this neck of the woods and I was forced to mail subscribe including the Sunday which was no longer available at the newsstand. The Sunday really jacked up the subscription price and never arrived until at least Wednesday. Each edition arrived several days late and often out of sequence. This was unacceptable and I dropped the subscription and subscribed to two Internet comic strip services.
plot is banal and uninteresting.
The story, a contemporary, has a beauty and the beast type feel to it but very well done. The Heroine, Lila, is a nurse who has taken some time off to help her ailing father run his shop which is more than just a family business. It's the place they lovingly call home. When a powerful property development company stoops to barely legal tactics to force them to sell, Lila's outrage spurs her straight to the source to fight the injustice. A serious accident left Hunter Jamison's body scarred. A bitter split from his latest lover has left the former playboy without faith in the female sex. Yet, confronted with Lila's fiery beauty, he finds himself offering her a deal: If she'll be his mistress for three months, he'll allow her father to keep the shop. A simple agreement? Hardly. It's a battle of wills that flares into much more than either of them bargained for-a consuming passion that could heal Hunter's soul-deep scars-or inflict new ones.
I really enjoyed it, especially reading about a young girl learning to be a knight, but there were a lot of typos for a published book and a lot of things were left unexplained (There is a sequel tho). Also, Aislinn's dead brother showing up and talking about knights in Heaven was weird.
Angelia Menchan
Ah well, I guess it is all right then. Lets move on.
4744 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have several books for sale on the Kindle site, so I know how important reviews are for indie authors. I am happy leave on for this charming book. Any work composed entirely of letters doesn't sound like it would pull you in (84 Charing Cross Road is one exception), but this one does. In short order you get to know Jack Olsen and his family, plus many characters of an alien race. I found myself reading to a stopping place and needing to leave (I'm on vacation now), but making excuses to rip through another letter or three.
Tanya
8420 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Loved Missy and Tad. He was so sweet about the wholesale thing. TJ is always funny. He is observant but yet so clumsy. Kiel is cool. Sean and Erik should have interesting stories
My only problem with the story was the VERY abrupt ending. I felt there were a couple of loose ends...that should have been addressed.
7714 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Story had a nice flow, you did not get bored. I enjoyed Jim and Buck and look forward to reading more of their murder stories.
For the right-hand section, the action fades and after what for me was the climactic revelation around page 150, the remaining section is prepared for by: "The year and I are both declining; there is a chill in the air." (177) With part three, the last sixty pages present more of a diminishing presence of all of the main characters. This last section, however, in its deliberately blurred and less substantially rendered details, involved me less than it could have. Death in Turin rather than Venice, yes, but again this morbidity shrouds the last segment in shadows more than sun. I see here the momento mori, the aging and contorted figures, the skulls and the devils awaiting below the ledge. If the opening of the book recalls Beckett, the end summons up the aftermath of another revelation--Greta to Gabriel, from Joyce's "The Dead." For the protagonist of Banville's study, he is doomed to live on in a world of increasing gloom, descending while still alive into the Hades of his own making, and of what he has been made into by the ghosts of the last century. (P.S. See also my reviews of "Eclipse" and "Ancient Light." These overlap with Axel Vander, Cass, and her father Alex Cleave's story.)
However, I don't think this book was really about plots. It's more about stories, and it does that very well. I also liked the knitting aspect. I have just recently gotten into knitting, and it's so true that it can relax and renew you like little else. I loved hearing about the piles of hats and scarves waiting to be given as gifts---that's my life!
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4562 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Dakota Cassidy & her zaney crew of misfit para-normals is at it again in another high octane romp! A bit formulalistic but with enough twists & turns so you do not care. If you just want to curl up with a fun book on a cold night you could do much worse. Characters are fun and well developed, consistent though out the series. Scenes are well done.
Interesting read and worth sticking through the macho male bull.
Notes are arranged by chapter, and a huge bibliography and an index conclude the book. Lynne McTaggart has performed a great service by making the research of a large number of scientists known to a wide popular audience. Sometimes the overly detailed descriptions of various experiments and their preparation become tedious. Also, the physical descriptions of the scientists under discussion are often somewhat irritating and superfluous, although it might have been done to keep the narrative conversational and accessible amidst all the science.
8568 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I thoroughly enjoyed this. It was so like life. I can't thank you enough for adding this title to the Kindle Fire list. As an eclectic reader, this book is high up on my romance list.
8979 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Going All In was a quick and enjoyable story. I was cautious about the story as it was very short but I applaud Ms. Dee on an impressively well written and fully developed story despite the brevity. The characters were realistic, flawed and very inventive. The sex was intense and graphic. The reader should be aware that there are scenes of mnage in which the male characters do not interact sexually and others where they do. There are issues that the characters have to overcome which were very unique and interesting. I enjoyed that Ms. Dees included a plot twist which allowed the characters to change and adapt in that suppressed amount of time. Nonetheless, the story is quickly paced with an excellent story line and well developed characters. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story and will have to try out another of Ms. Dee's novels. - Shalanda
Fire Study is the third and final book in the trilogy. Yelena finds her true magic, which frightens everyone, including her. She is a Soulfinder, one of the most powerful of all magics. By now all the characters are known, or at least most of them, and we're aware of Yelena's foibles, and her undying loyalties.
I dreaded that the Italians where betrayed by the one woman they have to keep save but I loved to read that in the end they didn't all been slayed.
1481 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I truly love this series. What a great set of characters. It also has nail biting thrills and suspense, with a true heart of gold at its center.
855 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I liked that there was several cases that the sisterhood thought of. I liked reading of the cases I have read about in the other books. Needless to say after reading several books out of order I went back to find the ones I missed. Now I am reading them in order and loving every minute.
Four out of Five Stars.
5529 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I've fallen hard for this series from D'Arc, an author I go back to again and again. While I'm not normally a huge fan of fantasy, her characters and plot draw me in and capture my full attention. She's created an incredible world where families are formed unconventionally in order to maintain the level of protection the people need. The women are strong, the men are fierce warriors with poetic hearts. I love this series and can't wait to see how the overall storyline continues!
4575 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This entire series is a very easy read. Very enjoyable, fun to read. I hope she writes more of the "accidental" books.
8933 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 If you're unfamiliar with Mary Hughes' Biting Love series...well...rectify that as soon as possible, but don't start here. The series starts with Bite My Fire: A Biting Love story and continues with the stronger second installment, Biting Nixie: A Biting Love Novel , and they're fun, relatively light, but definitely sexy/steamy/erotic vamp romance novels that blend humor and danger together quite nicely. The Bite of Silence is third in the series, but a short story instead of a full length novel like it's predecessors. Hughes has managed to condense the best parts of her books and deliver a powerful, funny, sexual, and surprisingly complete tale in a much smaller package. I believe, however, that this story would definitely feel lacking to anyone unfamiliar with the series, so start from the beginning.
But, back to my review in short I will say I enjoyed the book greatly and felt the author was insightful. And, just in case there are some virgin eyes and ears thinking of buying this book, there are some mature parts in this book and one may be offended. However, for the more mature reader I really enjoyed this book.
977 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great purchase.
4592 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 A bit slow at the beginning but this book is worth hanging in there for a beautifully touching story of life, struggles and friendships. Set In 1939, Philip Hutton, half-Chinese, half-English, doesn't know where he belongs,a friendship with Hayato Endo, a Japanese diplomat shows him a new outlook on life. But all things in life come with two sides and Phillip is going to find out his friend is not who he seems. Great story and well worth the read.
1705 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 I have to agree with several of the reviewers. I have read most if not all of Ms. Coulter's works, and this one just doesn't do it for me. She did describe her own writing(to quote another reviewer), "for a child--simple, basic, crude, if you will." [page 63]. I felt like this was a strain for Ms Coulter. All the dialogue was so different from previous Sherbrooke books. I found myself asking, why are Ryder, Douglas and their brides speaking and acting this way? I realize they're older, but doddering idiots? It was shocking. I hate not finishing a book (although I thought about here), but I did finish the book, and thought it was a waste. I will continue to buy her products as I'm hoping this is a fluke and do so enjoy her stories, normally. I hope you didn't do this to the next FBI series book! Oh, my.
After Sophie's husband Garrett went MIA after the battle of Waterloo, she waited seven years and then married her close family friend Tristan who also happened to be her husband's cousin. Tristan's wife obligingly died in childbirth shortly after the report came that Sophie's husband, the Duke was missing. Though Sophie and Garrett's marriage had been a very happy one, Sophie's relationship with Tristan is a more mature partnership. When Garrett returns with the mysterious Fisk in tow, a case of amnesia and fits of jealous temper, complications ensue.
The puppy will have to do that on its own.
I have never before read a book like Steve Peek's Long Claws.
5563 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 For Men Only, by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn, is another in the line of books directed at helping men understand women better. It is actually a companion to For Women Only (which Shaunti wrote and presents at conferences), and arose out a response to that book. That being said, it is a fairly informed read. It is short and concise, choosing to focus on six main ideas: Reassurance, Emotions, Security, Listening, Sex, and Beauty.
Blurred Nights is no different: consisting of a world that is seen in two other series, just with timeline and character adjustments, Kallysten brings another dimension to the worlds already established in other books. While being familiar with the other series is NOT necessary, the writing and characters in this will have you searching out the other stories: this will certainly help to provide more insight into the connected worlds.
5574 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Someone told me the first in the Blood Valley series was written in 1988, a Zebra book. I'd already read the series from 2006 to the latest in 2013. So I bought the 1988 book.
Dream Weaver (Dream Weaver Novels) (Volume 1)
Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Seated Zen Karate for seniors and the physically challenged).
Honestly.......I thought I was missing some pages! (even electronically) But reading the reviews...I see that indeed.....the books stops essentially in the middle of action. (I won't give it away)
THOUGHTS
7092 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 It's good to see how the series started, although the felt somewhat unfinished and a little short. I would like a longer story about Maggie and Brandt.
I have achieved some success and lead what I feel is a balanced life.
1712 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I almost didn't buy this book because of the author's flaky-sounding name, which made the book sound like it would offer a bunch of new-age pseudo-wisdom crap. I was pleasantly surprised to find it originally started out as a poem --and a beautiful one at that-- about love: the ache for profound, delicious love all of us have and seldom find, be it towards a lover, a friend, or even towards our own selves. It speaks candidly and courageously about stumbling through life, mistake after mistake, while all the time growing and learning and reaching (hopefully) for a wiser, happier, more intimate and more fulfilling life.
527 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I really enjoyed this novel and of course had to read it since it was part of the trilogy. Great characters and a book you really don't want to put down, till you get to the end! Can't wait to read more of this author's novels. Thanks
5257 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great
6226 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 highly recommend. great price. enjoyable story line with a few tears here and there.
4981 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A little cursing and maybe some vulgar situations, this one not so much for the younguns. But still a good book for teens to adults!
5385 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I enjoyed this book. I was by far too short. I liked the interaction between the characters. Lila could have been a little more bolder in the beginning to get her bluff on.
Start with this one and keep on going...they just keep getting better! The price is right and even if you've never liked fantasy novels before (I hadn't), you'll love these.
Original review...
7073 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I have to get back into my un-biased mindset, Ive not read a Christine Feehan book in a good couple of months. I know, at least I remember how the other books are, how intense they are.
5174 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The books kept me coming back looking forward to finding out where the author was going with each character, at the same time not really wanting the book to end, even if it was predictable.
9444 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of the greatest speculative fiction writers of our time, what more can you say? Just sorry these weren't full length books, every one!
In part of this book, David Kirkpatrick tells the story of the development and growth of Facebook from 2004 to 2010. The second part of the book includes chapters focussed on the place (and impact) of Facebook: `Facebook and the World'; `Changing our Institutions'; `The Evolution of Facebook'; and `The Future'.
4123 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 my wife loved it
1608 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very enjoyable book to read. I'm partial to westerns and this one kept my attention.
702 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 Omitting the few sex scenes, this was really teen literature. It involved six or so cousins/friends, having slumber parties and constantly answering to their parents. The story itself moved VERY VERY VERY slowly, picking up a little speed late in the book only to slow down again (and become quite silly) near the end. The whole fainting-at-the-sight-of-blood thing got very old and never really made sense (it wasn't the blood that almost killed someone, but the biting and drinking.) The narrator certainly wasn't the worst I've heard, but her monotonous tone didn't help an already dead tale.
2545 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Great book on Kindle
3318 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 One of my favorite books by an excellent author!
9712 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Late last year, Josh announced his release schedule for 2010, and The Dark Farewell ignited instant interest. Who doesn't like spooky stories with a touch of ESP? Josh's announcement hooked me; the publisher's tagline reeled me in: "Don't talk to strangers, young man-especially the dead ones."
354 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 great book!
I can't recommend this book enough, and when you add in the fact that you're paying about a penny per work, well, that seems like a pretty easy decision to me. Enjoy!
5615 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very good story, although I enjoyed One Tuesday Morning more. Jamie struggles to move on after 9/11, she helps others as she herself heals. Very uplifting and inspiring.
woman for me. I count you among the most fortunate of persons
2344 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 good book
This is worth reading for general information. The Selected Bibliography has a list for each chapter if you want more information.
I am giving this book a five-star review for its imagintive fluitive storyline which continues to hold strong throughout all the books in this series.
Clark has married Kenneth and they are raising his biological daughter and her niece. She has left corporate America and is now running a group home. Clark has been trying to become pregnant and from all the failed fertility treatments, her mind and body can no longer stand the disappointments. She has accepted the option of adoption however, Kenneth is adamant about the idea. Clark notices a change in Kenneth's behavior which causes a thorn in their marriage.
"I like it," said the Earl.
I enjoyed this book.
6968 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 Craig Johnson writes about Wyoming like Zane Grey painted the Old West in prose. He's got that touch. In "The Cold Dish," Johnson chronicles how small county Sheriff Walt Longmire unravels the mystery surrounding the death of a local boy. At first it appears the body could have been an accidental death, out the in the fields and tromped by resident sheep. But then, the caliber and design of the bullet brings in an entirely new series of elements. The boy, it turns out, was involved in the rape of a young Native American woman. Pretty soon, another of the boys involved in the rape is killed. Longmire is a hard-drinking sort haunted by a past like many in his line of work. He has a long list of suspects, and his methodical investigation makes him no friends. Johnson introduces at first what seems like the entire town, and keeping them straight is a little difficult. But as the story unfolds, their roles make sense and people fall into place. The tempo increases as the book progresses. Longmire even encounters Indian spirits who appear to help him out of a near death experience, hauling his friend out of a snow storm. Definitely a top-flight mystery/thriller.
I thought the prologue interesting and couldn't wait to see what happens with the little girl but the book starts off with someone else and at this point in the book I am guessing the grandfather?? ... very odd and confusing.
However, the men were ready. Each man had been provided a magical sword or dagger and they drew together row after row and started forward!
(Book Excerpt)
6417 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 There are a bazillion cookbooks out there. If I had to choose just ONE, this is it.
1360 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This book was very helpful in my journey to learning about PCOS and gluten free. Since utilizing the techniques, I've lost almost 30 pounds and am keeping the weight off. I'm glad this book was recommended to me by my doctor.
2824 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 The Accidental Series by Dakota Cassidy. I find that this series is extremely unappreciated, since I never see no one talking about it around BlogLand. I can't remember how I found this series out, but I am glad I did.
7187 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Very enjoyable. Cannot wait to continue with the next book. Good amount of sex with just enough eroticism to make it enjoyable.
I hated LIVING DEAD GIRL, in a way that made me love it. With a storyline that could have been ripped from today's newspapers, the feelings and emotions that it will invoke within you are myriad - horror, sympathy, outrage, disbelief. When I heard a similar story in the news about a year ago, my first thought was how a child who had been abducted could so willingly stay with their captor. What I learned through the pages of this book is that fear - the kind of fear many of us have never known, and will hopefully never have to know - is a huge motivator.
3690 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 awesome book from a great seller
Very few authors can sustain excellence over a long series of books. Even with trilogies it is common to find one volume that is weaker than the rest. That is a part of what makes The Ranger's Apprentice series so amazing. The Battle for Skandia is the fourth Ranger's Apprentice novel and, like the trio that precede it, this is a marvelous read. The story is fast-paced and exciting and the action is described in evocative language that places the reader squarely in the world Mr. Flanagan has created. Unlike the characters in many other series, those in The Ranger's Apprentice continue to change and grow with each volume. I'd say this was my favorite book in the series, but honestly, it's very hard to choose one over the others. They are all that good.
8736 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I enjoyed this story a lot the characters were sweet. I couldn't put the book down until I was finished with it.
I loved the question she posed to herself, hopefully to be answered positively at the end of one's life: Did I love well?
4598 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I want to see more from this author. Intellegant, descriptive, wonderful historical story.. Looking forward to more from Tan Twan Eng.
947 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Aptly named. No more needs to be said.
One thing I must say is that the introduction is pretty bad. Not only does it ramble on 1/6 of the length of the actual book it's introducing, the writer drops a bunch of spoilers for people who may not have read the book yet. Just skip it.
8228 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 I loved it and couldn't put it down. It had romance but yet steamy sex scenes. Alex and Chase had a perfect give and take relationship, but it needed a womans' touch. Jasmine fit perfectly with them. It had an plot that was easy to follow but kept you on the edge of your seat. The banter between the characters made them very realistic. Liz Andrews is a great author. This book is worth every penny.
Kyle Turner III pushed every button I have, proving that this author knows just what women love in their heroes. In fact, if you could place orders for men that would exactly suit your needs, I would want McKenna's help placing the order since she seems to know what I want better than I do myself! Kyle is the epitome of the overprotective Alpha male who pursues the woman he loves with an unwavering focus and a sensitivity that belies his `he-man' status.
9980 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The one and only complaint I have about this book is that I wish I'd known about it before reading Hard Evidence, since Lissy and Will showed up in that book and I had no idea where they came from. Obviously that is not a complaint about Ms Clare's writing, more about how the book is marketed and about my own ignorance.
6207 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 That was just way too much descriptive sexual content boarding on the depraved.....if I leafed through those pages tho, it was a good and interesting book that was hard to put down.
9868 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 this was a great mystery,very hard to put down. i enjoyed the characters alot. had me guessing all the way through it. suspensefull and funny . the turkey cracked me up. januce knows how to hold her readers attenton.if i could rate it higher i would say 100.cant wait to read the rest of series. thanks peggy
My first audio book review!!! :) Here's to many more! Now on to business... Gregory Salinas has a lovely voice. I wouldn't mind him following me around an narrating what I'm doing. That would be pretty awesome! At times when he was reading as the men his voice became a bit mechanical but it either stopped or I got used to it because I didn't notice it as much toward the end. Moving on to the writing-I am not sure how I haven't read this one from Jayne yet. I've read most of her books and I have this on my signed shelves but I guess I missed reading it. lol While I can tell that it is one of her earlier works she still has that same Jayne sparkle shining through. Started off with some seriously HOT sex on the roof of a car and moved into a threesome. It was a bit cheesy at times but that happens in most romance. The steamy hot sex makes up for the cheesy times though cause it's seriously smoking hot. There is also a bit of nerd factor going on with lots of technical aspects surrounding an invention they are trying to protect. If you want to give audiobooks or Jayne a try this is a great way to start!
I would have liked it better had it not trivialized African American struggles by including two stories of a person of color being arrested for a legitimate offence, and trying to portray it as an abuse. There was no need to include the struggle for equal rights in a story which had nothing to do with that struggle, so I assume it was done merely show the story's medal, er mettle.
712 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 2.0 I am afraid I just have to voice my complaint very strongly about the way this series is being published. This should have been the first story instead it comes after the others which are also not in order. The entire series is being published backwards. So how can I get interested in these vampires when the next book has a married brother unmarried and half the characters missing who were in the last story and someone is married who never had a story. What sense does that make? A primary reason for getting attached to a series is that the characters continue to grow not regress. I can hardly make sense out of who is supposed to be mated and who is not. What publisher would do such a thing and for what reason. Certainly not to get readers hooked. Believe me it took me a while to realize what was wrong with the series and why it seemed so confusing to me. If I were an author I would never let my work be published in that way. Was Ms. Sands afraid to argue with her publisher for fear of being dumped. She should have held out for the correct order and thus make this series ten times more enjoyable and 100 time more addictive. I was so disgusted when I realized who the main characters were (they were already married in a previous book). Do yourself a favor wait till this series is finished and then buy all the books and read them in order. I wish I had taken my own advice, but I realized too late that there was a problem.
9964 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Alice Harte's problems begin when she's kidnapped by Marc Hare, a thug looking to bring down her less-than-honest boss, Leslie Archer. She's let go on the agreement that she WILL help Hare and things only go downhill from there. In a desperate attempt to escape from her troubles, Alice naively takes up an on-line dating romance with Nigel from England. When she takes the romance one step further by agreeing to a whirlwind meet-up with him in Europe, things get even stranger. Alice has definitely fallen down the rabbit hole and the question is, will she find her way out?
Another stereotype that was debunked here was the myth that all vampire stories have to be dark and disturbed. This book was filled with comical moments and a slow building romance. It focused on family and friendships more than anything. It was nice to watch the interactions among the all the characters, not just the leads. I would love to read the next book in the series to see if the next book holds up to this one.
6935 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 The first of the series,and well worth the read. Better than television, as good as the TV series is. Just read it to find the depths of Walt Longmire.
The characters feel like you knew them, making reading the book almost like a letter from family. Kim captured all the emotions from each character and was able to bring those feelings to life as you read. I've been impressed with Ms. Vogel Sawyer's work for a while now. I know that I'll always have a good story to read if her name is on the book! She actually, in my opinion, really stepped up for this book. (Of course I do feel this way about almost every book of hers).
8818 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say except that this blog is pretty darn awesome. He even answers questions. A caring guy this peep is...Thanks and kudo's Michael ....
287 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A good reference book. If you want to know what Engels and Marx were truly about and not just the portions being spun on the lame street media.
This story was m-m-f and m-f-m. And it was so wonderful and beautiful, and unbearably hot. I definitely recommend it, and I definitely recommend reading it first, before moving on any more in the On The Edge series.
Talia
All in all, a very entertaining read, maybe slightly more complicated than the first two books, but still very good. And it improves on repeated listening!
Get rid of consumer debt, starting with the smallest debt first early success is a strong motivator for future effort.
This book is not for the faint of heart- know what you are getting into- MMMF scenes, role playing that might make a reader uncomfortable if you don't expect it. Was it hot? Yes- and intense and erotic. Did I get to know the characters--no. This book has a purpose- if you can handle the intensity, it will certainly get you fired up.
Tension builds when it starts to look like Henry is a strong candidate for exacting a cold dish of revenge against four men who raped his niece and got off with slaps on the wrist. Someone is definitely picking those men off one by one with a high-powered long range rifle and a few Cheyenne including Henry have access to a weapon, have motive, and opportunity. Does he trust what he knows after decades of friendship?
559 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Having read Brennan's previous trilogy series, I had to read this one too. There has been an earthquake and inmates from San Quentin have escaped. True to her previous series, there is plenty of murder, torture and graphic violence. So far, this trilogy has not disappointed. Theodore Glenn is one heartless predator!
4552 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A lighthearted paranormal live story. Hilarious writing, love the characters! Vampires and werewolves - so much fun. Can't wait to start book 3!
To say Gage is socially awkward around women would be a gross understatement. It makes starting a relationship hard, especially when he is as attracted to a woman as he is Hailey. A little blackmail seems a small matter for his pride, though, if it gets him a shot with Hailey.
5670 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Anything Christine Feehan,
7029 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 After thoroughly enjoying the new TV series, LONGMIRE, I though I should begin reading the books. Great move on my part. The descriptions and characterizations are outstanding in Johnson's book. There is also a humorous side of Johnson's writing that seems to be specific to the book because there are no time constraints, as with TV.
3215 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Excellent. I don't know how I missed this one when it first came out, but I enjoyed every words of it.
There are ways to consume mass quantities of food and still lose weight if you choose foods that have volume, high water content, fiber and are delicious. Yes, I am talking about fruits and veggies that can be prepared in amazing ways that would satisfy the most ravenous appetite and picky eater. Then, of course, there's lean meat and fish.
For once I think that the narrator is not the character we get to know better in the book. David Flynn doesn't let the reader into his thoughts and emotions, there were a lot of occasions in which he could have let himself go, but he barely did that. What happened to him in the war and the loss of his lover are sketched, but never fully told. Even when he acknowledges his attraction and feelings for Julian, the young psychic, he seems detached. I think he feels respect for Julian, maybe also a little bit of pity, a human connection, an unquenchable attraction, but not love. I think the war and his profession caused Flynn to shut off his deepest and most uncontrollable feelings.
This book reminds me of myself in truly black rages-- when I want to share nothing with nobody and go through the past as though I were reading a grocery list. In those moods, I would pull the head off of anyone who tried to sympathize or pretended to understand. This book has the mean reds.
5547 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 At a time when there are more drivers on the road than ever, and with the rising costs of fuel and heavy usage of cell phones behind the wheel, a novel about road rage couldn't have come at a better time. Although I don't even own a cell phone, but have definitely spent at least a full paycheck or two this year in gas alone, I definitely suffer from road rage like many others. First of all, I hate to drive. Even the two miles from home to work has been known to drive me insane, especially when someone pulls out in front of me or is going too slow and causes me to get caught by the light. I scream. I bitch. I flip people off. How else are they going to learn?
In the constant fight between good and evil, The Gateway takes you into one both mystical and bloody. Be prepared, ye readers, lest you be attacked by one of the creatures coming through to Midgaard... Thater writes with a realism like no other; fantasy lovers of sword and sorcery--check out this short first battle and be ready for the entire saga awaiting you!
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If all you know about the Dominican Republic is that great baseball players come from there, you'll be pleased with this story. It's sweet and sad at the same time.
2451 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 What a great way to catch up on Maggie Shayne's Twilight series. It had been several years since I had read her last book in the series. When I saw two new books, I just had to refresh the story in my mind. Instead of buying all the individual books, this was perfect and MUCH less expensive.
39 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Like Fortune's Rocks and Sea Glass, All He Ever Wanted by Anita Shreve is a book filled with wonderful characters set against a historical background of social mores and traditions. And as she did in he previous historical novels, the author offers her readers a wonderful novel and one that left me wishing for another book by Anita Shreve.
Annmarie McKenna's THE STRENGTH OF THREE is more than a smoldering romance, it's a glimpse into the lives of children brought up in abusive homes as adults. I really have to admire Christina for not only having the strength to stand up to her father and brother but for being brave enough to give Jon and JT a chance. She's obviously afraid of history repeating itself but figures a fling with Jon and JT is safe enough. Jon and JT are wonderfully alpha male and so intent on winning Christina's trust that it makes you smile just reading about them. As for Christina's father and brother, well you'll love to hate them and the situation that led to Christina's mother's death. Plus I have to tell you I got a real kick out of JT and Jon kidnapping Christina's guard dog to bring it to their home so she'd feel safer with them. I can just see this huge dog going for these ex-military's gonads, too funny.
371 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 A concept born in a simpler time used as an excuse for many things from Socialism to controlled capitalism. As with any pivotal work, one should read it for his/her self. There is always the chance of misinterpretation by an individual, but if you do not read this then you are just accepting someone's word anyway.
I really liked this book and also the others in the series. Probably a good idea to read them in order, or if you're a rebel like me pay no attention to order whatsoever and be totally taken in by a nice cover! Very groovy reading from one of my favorite authors. You can get them all at the Samain site.
Let me share something with you here, and I don't think it is giving away any trade secret - Laughing Cow cheese, while a fine product, is no substitute for Parmesan. How the Hungry Girl thought squishy Swiss cheese product, when melted, could possibly come close to being even a remotely acceptable substitute for real Alfredo... well, I just don't understand. But what's even worse is the substitution of the shirataki noodles for pasta.
Through her Eyes is a very erotic read with a bit of dominance and submission tossed in for good measure. The mystery of the murderer and how events in the past and in the future entangle to affect the present is very intriguing. Des and Claire seemed to have some attachment to one another before they actually ever meet. Especially since Des, an admitted skeptic of psychic abilities has actually experienced Claire's erotic dream of the night before with her! These two had a special connection that was there from their fist interaction whether in the dream world or in reality. It was fun to work out the mystery along with Des and Claire and solve it Through her Eyes.
Oh to see these 4 people reviel their true feelings was just Awesome!
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Commencing this reading, I stood no differently than my American counterpart: I knew nothing about Dominican history. As Diaz tells us in his first footnote, "For those who missed your mandatory two seconds of Dominican history,: Trujillo . . . ruled the Dominican Republic between 1930 and 1961 with an implacable ruthless brutality." Not too much later, we discern he is a mini-Hitler with a latin libido. The chortling chubby, and grotesquely ambivalent to human emotion dictator apparently jumps on the island's best muchachas bones as they enter puberty. No exceptions to this rule. And, that creates much of the trouble of the "family."
This copy, which was published in or around 1903 by C.H.W. Johns (1857 - 1920) contains all the know elements of this code. Some of the material here is rather fragmented and much has been lost down through the ages. After all, this work was created around B.C. 2285 - 2242.
Collection, especially "In His Steps"!
1818 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 If you love Steamy Hot Historical Romance this book is for you. Ryder is in jail for something he didn't do, but when he gets out, he learns the real reason why he has been suffering in the jail for years. Little does he know that a family member was behind everything. Jessie was married to falsely because her stepfather tricked her. Together these two find each other in way that you would think is unlikely. Can Ryder believe the that Jessie is really telling him the truth? Will they ever find love? Ryder has to straighten himself up and overcome the drug that was forced on him while in jail to truly see what he needs to do in his life. Will this drug break him completely or can he fight his way from the addiction? This book has so much going on that you will want to read it from the beginning to the end.
Look What Santa Brought is a novella in the anthology, The Perfect Gift. I found it to be the perfect read to lift my spirits after a hard day so much that I thought Santa had visited my house a few days early!
If you have complicated relationships with your sisters, you might love this book, too.
7112 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 This is actually a novella, but it is the very beginning of the leopard people. Another Feehan classic. Excellent read.
The format was predictable but it was well written and I did get to know the characters. The amount of grief described did get to me at times though but was consistent with the premise of who was invited into this circle.
Chilling. Devastating. Living Dead Girl is a story of every parent's, and every child's, worst nightmare. We enter the world of Alice, five years after she has been kidnapped by the abusive Ray. The story winds between her memories of that fateful day and her struggle to escape his new plan for her: find a new Alice. This isn't for the weak stomached. Alice goes through some of the worst torture, physical and sexual, a person can experience. In books like this, it's easy for the the violence to become maudlin or offensively exploitative. Instead of a meaningful book, it becomes little better than a shower scene in a slasher film. Scott avoids that pitfall. By focusing on Alice's mental and emotional reactions rather than the details of the tortures, she shows a faithful picture of the horror without making it tacky. Alice is instantly lovable and her story is a mix of thriller and memoir that picks up and doesn't let go.
Currently, I am reading the science of being great. It is a very simple straightforward book that anyone can follow.
Of course, the author is pretty much bending the Middle Ages the way he wants them bent to serve his story, but I'm really okay with that. Flanagan knows how to unreel a rollicking good tale. My family and I are carried to distant lands every time the CD spins through the player and we drive down the road.
I have to give it high marks.
While Wayne W. Dyer is one of my favorite authors, it does not appear that he read this book or even knew what it was about when he endorsed it.
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4484 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Living Dead Girl is a raw, and gritty tale of real life monsters and their victims. Grabs your gut and hangs on tight.
373 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Everyone should read this book. If you love your freedom and personal liberty you should know the vices of your enemy. May freedom reign forever !
2658 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 Read the original. I cannot believe the author had the nerve to reinvent character s created by the great Jane. The book is one long-range dreadful.
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Our process began over a year ago with my wife and 2 daughters, ages 5 & 8, wanting a small dog. It became an obsession to them, but to their credit they did a lot of research by visiting the pound, Dumb Friends, local breeders, other owners and doing a bunch of reading. This book is the culmination of that process just before picking up our new addition. The girls give it a big thumbs up!
10. Blacking the Billionaire
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Overall, I have enjoyed everything from this author, especially the werewolves. Check out the next two: Without Reservations and With Caution . Highly recommended.
6887 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Good condition for a good book, what's not to love.
I have picked up Georgette Heyer's name several times as a recommended author and this is the second book I've tried to read and the second one I've put down. Reading reviews after the fact I've read that they were not her best works. I'm going to try one more before I give up on her altogether.
the one thing that really baffles me is how to cancel a free trial. unless the magic button is hiding right out in the open, i can't find a clear website or kindle method to cancel. i had to call into customer service and yes, it got taken care of but i was disconnected three times before i made it into the queue, the fidelity of the call made it almost impossible to understand what the person was saying, and the english of the rep was spotty at best. not up to the usual amazon quality.
Bravo Mr Lanyon!
4776 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 I have been getting this paper for almost 2 weeks and find it fascinating. On one hand, the Chinese local news, sports, politics, and human interest stories seem so familiar in tone to western newspapers. On the other hand, knowing what is being reported by Western news sources, and seeing what is NOT reported in the Chinese press makes one realize how different China really is.
2118 Kindle_Store_5 NEG 1.0 This was the second worse book I've ever read - my fault for thinking it might be similar to Ride The Wind, which is one of the best books I've ever read. This book was quite frankly, awful
You probably won't remember the convoluted plots but you will marvel at Chandler's ability to word pain the contents of a room; draw a Dickensian picture of a character in a few short lines and savor the ambience of decadent Los Angeles from the 1930s to post World War II. Rivers of alcohol are consumed in the stories; Chandler was himself a notorious alcoholic cutting down on his literary output and his screenwriting work for Hollywood.
Please do yourself a favor and read this book -- it can be read as an introduction to the series without detracting from the story line in any way. You'll also be introduced to 3 of the main characters in the series, so you'll get to enjoy these characters -- Anna, Charles, and the Marrok -- many times again as you continue with the series.
4980 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Love it, Great books!
4519 Kindle_Store_5 POS 4.0 This is such a charming story, for both young folk and adult alike. Taking the well-known fairy tales of THE FROG PRINCE and THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES, author Juliet Marilier puts her own spin on them by setting this novel in the Roumanian forest. A lighter tale than her Sevenwaters Trilogy, nevertheless her characters do not have an easy time. This coming-of-age tale reflects the heartbreak and excitement as the five sisters begin to go their separate ways as they find their life partners. Both Tatiana and Jenica (the two eldest) find theirs in unlikely places.
312 Kindle_Store_5 POS 5.0 Here it all is in plain sight--the prescription for the endless wars and police states of the twentieth century. It's hard to say whether the Torah, the Talmud, or the Communist Manifesto have been more influential on the lives of the proletarian drones urged to march to battle and destroy each other for a series of overlapping, frequently contradictory reasons. If you google "high arka conductors and artists" you'll see part of a suitable satire on the subject.