My first Christina Dodd book. A sophisticated, fast-paced and funny romantic suspense. Some laugh-out-loud moments, like Meadow's cure for Grace's fai...moreMy first Christina Dodd book. A sophisticated, fast-paced and funny romantic suspense. Some laugh-out-loud moments, like Meadow's cure for Grace's fainting spell.(less)
One of Jennifer Crusie's earlier novels. A fun story about a 40-year-old newly divorced woman who wants a perky puppy, but ends up with droopy matchma...moreOne of Jennifer Crusie's earlier novels. A fun story about a 40-year-old newly divorced woman who wants a perky puppy, but ends up with droopy matchmaking hound "Fred." I loved this book almost as much as Getting Rid of Bradley, another short, funny contemporary romance novel with dogs. (less)
Disturbing and well-written, this emotionally brutal short novel is set at a college. It's a story of intelligent predators, infatuated prey, lust for...moreDisturbing and well-written, this emotionally brutal short novel is set at a college. It's a story of intelligent predators, infatuated prey, lust for life, and being pushed too far. It resonated for me. It might have worked just as well as a short story.(less)
This was just what I was in the mood for. A fun, heartwarming, not-too-long of a book pitting a feisty and rootable underdog heroine against a handsom...moreThis was just what I was in the mood for. A fun, heartwarming, not-too-long of a book pitting a feisty and rootable underdog heroine against a handsome, arrogant businessman who needed to be brought to his knees. Especially enjoyable was the snappy dialog and humor.(less)
A mischievous, scheming devil makes trouble in each of these funny short stories. Simple, straightforward, and good for all ages. Tough to pick a favo...moreA mischievous, scheming devil makes trouble in each of these funny short stories. Simple, straightforward, and good for all ages. Tough to pick a favorite story - they're all fun and well-executed - but "A Palindrome" strikes me as particularly thought-provoking.(less)
This is one of those books that you read as a kid, remember most fondly, then when you re-read it as an adult you feel embarrassed about how much you ...moreThis is one of those books that you read as a kid, remember most fondly, then when you re-read it as an adult you feel embarrassed about how much you used to love it. It's still perfectly readable, even compelling: young beautiful girl surrounded by evil secrets must discover who she really is and come to terms with the wickedness of others without compromising her own angelic nature. But now rather than deliciously dramatic, the scenes feel pretty over-the-top. One unchanged reaction to the book is my disgust with its ending. Audrina should've kicked that cowardly, cheating "love interest" to the curb. (less)
This bdsm book was different from my usual fare. I admired the fine writing, and despite some empathetic cringing further along in the story, enjoyed ...moreThis bdsm book was different from my usual fare. I admired the fine writing, and despite some empathetic cringing further along in the story, enjoyed immersing in the "total power exchange" world of the D/s relationship. The tpe aspect ultimately went past my comfort level, but it did it creatively enough that I couldn't stop reading with fascination until the ending. (less)
This anthology of short stories about warrior princesses contains hits and misses. Favorites include Jane Yolen's "Become A Warrior," Megan ...moreThis anthology of short stories about warrior princesses contains hits and misses. Favorites include Jane Yolen's "Become A Warrior," Megan Lindholm's "Strays," the hilarious "She Wants Things" by Bruce Holland Rogers, and "Hunger" by Nina Kiriki Hoffman.(less)
I sort of wish they hadn't compared this one to Silence of the Lambs. My expectations were probably set too high. Heartsick is a very good book, with ...moreI sort of wish they hadn't compared this one to Silence of the Lambs. My expectations were probably set too high. Heartsick is a very good book, with effective tension and graphic torture scenes orchestrated by a beautiful evil villain the likes of which I haven't enjoyed since Kushiel's Dart's Melisande. But Silence of the Lambs is, well, Silence of the Lambs. A superb book in every way. This one's just really good. (less)
A satisfying shorter novel with a rootable "everywoman" heroine. The appealing dogs (the "dead dog!" trick had me laughing out lou...moreA satisfying shorter novel with a rootable "everywoman" heroine. The appealing dogs (the "dead dog!" trick had me laughing out loud)(actually I laughed out loud a few times throughout) are a bonus. Probably my favorite funny romance.(less)
The character's voice in Expendable makes this book a treasure. James Alan Gardner invented a world where birthmarks have military value, and then eng...moreThe character's voice in Expendable makes this book a treasure. James Alan Gardner invented a world where birthmarks have military value, and then engaged a rootable, "Expendable" heroine in the middle of an imaginative adventure that has one of the more satisfying climaxes I've ever read.(less)
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