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Goldenseal (Garoul #1)
When Amy Fortune returns to her childhood home, she discovers something sinister in the air—but is former lover Leone Garoul stalking her or protecting her? Amy Fortune and Leone Garoul were teenage lovers. Now, years later, Amy returns to Little Dip, the Garoul home valley to help her aunt finish a botanical project. Except Little Dip is no longer the happy place of Amy’s...more
Paperback, 209 pages
Published
September 15th 2009
by Bold Strokes Books
(first published September 1st 2009)
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The main thing you need to learn from this review, is to not read any other reviews about this book. Just buy it.
I originally skipped this book because reviews had me thinking i wouldn't like it. But it wasn't nearly as 'scarey' as some people reported, and i didn't spot certain other things that one reviewer didn't like. (non-con). So, the thing to know here, is to always trust the author before you trust reviews. If you know Gill McKnight's work and like her writing, just get this first book a...more
I originally skipped this book because reviews had me thinking i wouldn't like it. But it wasn't nearly as 'scarey' as some people reported, and i didn't spot certain other things that one reviewer didn't like. (non-con). So, the thing to know here, is to always trust the author before you trust reviews. If you know Gill McKnight's work and like her writing, just get this first book a...more
This is the first book I've read by McKnight and I was very impressed. I read it in a day and a half and found myself lost in the world she created. I could feel the weather and smell the forest and when a book does that, it's one I'll come back to again. I really enjoyed spending time with the characters and the plot was gripping and tense. This is one of the first romance thrillers I've read that actually scared me at points. I wouldn't classify it as a horror over-all, but the elements of hor...more
Rereading with the Mostly Lesfic group!
Just finished and still love it. Same rating as first read.
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Really enjoyed this book! See my review at http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/35
Just finished and still love it. Same rating as first read.
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Really enjoyed this book! See my review at http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/35
In Goldenseal, the world of Little Dip, and the Garoul family that preserve it, is well enough drawn to have you believing in werewolves (almost). The story is funny, a little spooky and has enough tension to keep the pages turning long after the lights should be out. The main characters are full of a passion and intensity that is really compelling. And despite the strange setting, the issues are really relevant. For me, Leone's fears and insecurities are kind of universal. It's scary letting pe...more
"2.5" stars
The beginning was promising and I was pulled in and kept in, entranced by the layout Gill McKnight sets. The Garoul family - clan, really - and the land they own. Amy comes across as intricately woven in among them and yet separate, and Leone - a powerful personality, daughter of the owner of the land and leader of the family, a head-strong woman who is determined to right wrongs that happened in their youth.
As the novel went on the plot grew more and more detail, more and more exciti...more
The beginning was promising and I was pulled in and kept in, entranced by the layout Gill McKnight sets. The Garoul family - clan, really - and the land they own. Amy comes across as intricately woven in among them and yet separate, and Leone - a powerful personality, daughter of the owner of the land and leader of the family, a head-strong woman who is determined to right wrongs that happened in their youth.
As the novel went on the plot grew more and more detail, more and more exciti...more
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I really enjoyed this book, even if I wanted to smack the living daylights out of the Leone character for not spilling any info when Amy starts finding some seriously unavoidable evidence regarding the mysteries of the valley.
Overall though, great humor, good snarky dialogue and I'll probably almost immediately start reading the rest of the series posthaste!
Overall though, great humor, good snarky dialogue and I'll probably almost immediately start reading the rest of the series posthaste!
Not a bad story, but the character development wasn’t deep enough for me and there’s a sex scene that comes too close to being non-consensual and it’s never addressed by the characters.
I really liked the sequel, Ambereye, though.
I really liked the sequel, Ambereye, though.
It seems that everyone and their girlfriend has already read this except me. Its been in my reading queue forever. The author has just released a 4th book for the series and the good reviews are in.
Once I started reading Goldenseal, I suddenly recalled that I HAD read this before but never bothered to finish it. The reason why is--In the first few chapters of the book, the lead character is annoying as hell. Fortunately, things get better and the intriguing mystery and suspense is enough to save...more
Once I started reading Goldenseal, I suddenly recalled that I HAD read this before but never bothered to finish it. The reason why is--In the first few chapters of the book, the lead character is annoying as hell. Fortunately, things get better and the intriguing mystery and suspense is enough to save...more
I loved this book, the first in Gill's werewolf series. It is a breakthrough novel for her, I think. Funny, sexy. It makes you want to howl a little on your own. It is a must-read, in my opinion.
good take on the werewolf legends. i'm looking forward to reading more in the series.
This book was really a 2.5 for me. It was just a little slow but no bad.
Such a drag. Wasn't as interesting as i'd hope :(
Fantastic paranormal romance. Not over-run w/ sex...just enough! Beautiful story!
The secret and mystery are the only thing that keep me reading.. But, in the end, feels like all the troubles for nothing really matter... They should have told her!
Jun 16, 2013
Christina Guimera
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I work in IT. I'm from Ireland, and still visit there a couple of months a year to see family and friends. I do contract work in England and live the rest of the year in Lesvos until I have to 'return to earn' and it starts all over again. A simple life really...
-From http://www.gillmcknight.com/
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I work in IT. I'm from Ireland, and still visit there a couple of months a year to see family and friends. I do contract work in England and live the rest of the year in Lesvos until I have to 'return to earn' and it starts all over again. A simple life really...
-From http://www.gillmcknight.com/
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