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FOOTBALL! FOOD! FUN!

Tired of the same old tail gate? Are you like, what is in seven-layer dip? It can’t be healthy. You’re right, it’s not. And neither are the ideas below. But that’s what football is all about!

Forget the ball, or the field, or the hoop … is that a thing? Football is all about the tailgating. And the tight pants. Football is moderately watchable because of the pants.

Photo By: Wyston

So, with that in mind (the tailgating, not the tight pants), here are some ideas for making football season more fun. Let’s start with the most obvious and the most necessary.

1: Jello Shots

Football Themed Jello Mold

It may look like Jello Jigglers, but if you fill these puppies up right they can be oh, so much more. I’m talking Jello Shot Jigglers.

Find Jello in your favorite team’s colors. For me that means orange and blue raspberry (for University of Florida, obviously). Make the Jello as per the instructions, but instead of using cold water use alcohol! I’d go with vodka, but I’m sure rum would work too. I’d stay away from gin. (As a young and dumb gal with limited resources, I tried mixing gin and Gatorade. Terrible. Just terrible. I imagine Jello and gin would result in a similar taste profile.)

I have spent more time than I ever would have imagined at football-related events, and team-themed Jello shots are truly the highlight of the experience. We would all take one every time our team scored a touchdown. They are not delicious. They are fun. And! They really embody the 1950s–that decade was all about gelatins. Which is a super bonus. If you really want to get down with your bad vintage self you can put mini shrimps in them.

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Just in case the sarcasm isn’t coming through, that was a joke. Please keep all sea life and alcohol separate.

By the way, you can actually get your jello mold in team themes! Crazy fun. I know.

2: Hot Dog Sundae

Speaking of truly revolting food habits of the 1950s, I’ve invented what I like to call the Hot Dog Sundae. You’ve got the grill out, I assume. If you don’t–shame on you.

Grill up some hot dogs. For this I actually prefer a brat. The thicker the meat the better (true for so many occasions in life). The meat is going to be your banana. So grill your favorite dog, brat, or sausage and slice it in half. Scoop some potato salad right in the middle and drizzle mustard over the entire creation. You can serve them in these adorable things.

 Paper Hot Dog Trays

3: Games!

I sincerely feel like out of the hundreds of hours of football that I have been exposed to I have probably watched an average of two plays a game. I know there are loads of guys and gals who love football more than anything in the world, but for those of us who are just along for the ride, games on hand are so much fun. I love life size Jenga, Bocce Ball and Bag Toss, but literally anything to play with while the die-hards are screaming about a pigskin is hugely appreciated.

Enjoy your tailgates for a season of football, food, and fun!

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Back to School–’50s style

Fact: I loved school.

So when I see all the stores kitted out with back-to-school supplies and clothes, I get a bit wistful. I want to pick out new pencil cases and notebooks. I want to carefully arrange all my new outfits into looks and try on each ensemble.

I also want to drink cocktails whenever I damn well please and see R-rated movies. And, you know, not have a curfew. Or ever have to sit through a math class again (Math + Renee = Sad Clown Face).

But you know what: Nostalgia. It’s a thing, I have it, and I want some school clothes! And after seeing some of the amazing vintage school looks out there, you will too. Class is back in session, you guys.

I can’t stand the cuteness. (Photo by ierdnall via Flickr Creative Commons.)

Possible classes those girls were taking: Sharing Sundaes with Cute Boys 101 and Advanced Adorableness. Both of those subjects are infinitely better than math.

So, we may not be starting a new school year. (I haven’t started a new school year in mumble mumble years.) But we sure as hell can copy some of these wonderful vintage school looks and take on fall looking ’50s-style gorgeous.

These two know what I’m talking about:

I want all of this outfit. ALL of it. The kicky hair and tiny waist wouldn’t hurt either. (Photo by Bess Georgette via Flickr Creative Commons.)

…Hello. I wouldn’t mind any of this either. (Photo by ierdnall via Flickr Creative Commons.)

Plaid is a favorite go-to of mine. It’s perfect for fall, it screams “school!” and I, you know, live in Colorado. I’m pretty sure they hand you a plaid shirt and Patagonia fleece as soon as you cross state lines here.

This vintage-inspired plaid skirt, though, is both preppy and cute. And the length keeps it from “Clueless” territory. Pair this little lovely with a white button-down or a sweater, and you’re good to go.

Plaid skirt from Baby H Club

Speaking of sweaters. I’ve always been picky when it comes to sweaters. They can add bulk, and when you’re … generous of chest like I am, they can do zero favors. (Shelf boob, anyone?) But a soft sweater in a fine knit can be heavenly on a fall day. And so, so vintage.

I officially NEED this sweater from Kensie.

Perfect, right? I don’t know how I’m living without that adorable sweater in my closet RIGHT. NOW. It’s such a fun spin on a classic.

Finally, a backpack. Not for your textbooks, duh. But for your laptop and Kindle and all the other Adult Lady things you have to schlep around (for me, that includes fourteen types of lip balm, a notebook, and a water bottle). Modern backpacks are miles better than they were when I was in school. Check out this cute guy:

Herschel Supply Co. Retreat backpack

See? I could use that daily. Daily, I tell you!

So, your homework: Indulge in your own version of back-to-school shopping. With a few new pieces in your closet that recall ’50s vintage style, you’ll be the coolest new girl in *school. (*Or your office, whatever.)

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One Month Until “Sparked”

Squee! We’re just one month from the official e-book launch of “Sparked,” the debut novel in our Independence Falls sci-fi romance series. “Sparked” is released October 1 along with the next two books in the series, “Exposed” and “Ignited.”

We are so excited to share our books with the world, and we think you’ll swoon over book one’s Clayton Briggs just like we do. He’s such a hero.

Want a little taste of what’s coming? Here’s an excerpt from “Sparked” …

Clayton made his way into the festival crowd. It seemed like the entire town was wandering across the swim beach, carrying candles and eating caramel popcorn. The smell of cotton candy wafted through the air and brought back images of his childhood—of running through this place with Will and the other boys when they were kids, trying to do everything all at once. Independence Falls had been a wonderful place to grow up. He smiled, wondering if Mrs. McClure had made her famous lemonade this year.

It was then that he spotted her.

She had hair as dark as chestnuts and lips as red as wild strawberries. She carried a candle like everyone else at the festival, but its glow seemed extra warm on her skin. His breath caught in his throat. She was absolutely the most stunning creature he’d ever seen.

Where was she from? He didn’t recognize her, and he was sure that if a woman as beautiful as that lived in town he would know her. Maybe she was visiting a relative or a friend, but she seemed to be alone. How was that possible? How did the exquisite beauty not already have a man on her arm? She must be new in town. The boys were sure to descend on her soon.

He walked toward her, trying to get a better look, but suddenly realized there was a group of kids who seemed to be following her. Could she have a child? She didn’t seem near old enough for that.

Then he realized what was happening. The boys were throwing popcorn in her hair when she wasn’t looking—trying to make a game of it. He frowned. Boys were always so stupid around beautiful women, but their horsing around had gone far enough.

He was so heated he almost failed to notice that the woman had changed direction. She was walking away, trying to disappear into the crowd. But the boys were following her, continuing their immature little game. Did she even see what they were doing?

The little brats.

And no one was stopping them. Not a single person. He looked at her again, registered her worn dress, her tired shoes. She must not have much money. People could be so cruel sometimes. Anger rose in his blood, hot and strong. No one deserved to be treated like that.

He marched right up to her and hooked his elbow into hers.

“Sorry I’m late, darling,” he said, making sure his voice was loud enough for the whole crowd to hear him. They might not welcome a newcomer, but he was a Briggs, and that name meant something. Their eyes shifted from her to him, which was exactly what he’d hoped would happen.

He turned to the little delinquents. “Scram,” he said.

The boys’ eyes grew wide. They ran. If they knew what was good for them, they’d keep running.

Then the woman turned and looked up at him. His heart nearly stopped beating. Those eyes. Those incredible blue eyes. He hadn’t been able to see them from afar, but close up they were mesmerizing—clear and dark as sapphires with flecks of black as deep as the night sky.

They were also staring at him in a mix of anger and hurt and confusion. Could she really be so wary of him? So shocked at such an easy kindness?

Somehow, he managed to get ahold of himself long enough to speak again.

“Walk with me?” he asked.

You’ll have to wait until October 1 to read what happens next. But if you simply must keep reading, here’s a little secret: Sign up here, and you’ll get the entire first book for free. Free! Like, right now!

Happy reading, and we’ll see you all October 1.

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Review: “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson

On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born, the third child of a wealthy English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in any number of ways. Ursula’s world is in turmoil, facing the unspeakable evil of the two greatest wars in history. What power and force can one woman exert over the fate of civilization–if only she has the chance?

Rating: 4.75 out of 5 Capes

Dear Heroes,

I recently reviewed Lauren Oliver’s “Before I Fall,” which shares a central premise with Kate Atkinson’s “Life After Life.” A female main character is given the opportunity to live her life again and again, making different choices that affect the world around her. However, these books couldn’t be more different.

“Before I Fall” is intensely personal and intensely focused on the singular events of one day, one high school. “Life After Life” brims over with a century’s worth of family drama set against the pulsing background of England through the two World Wars.

Ursula Todd’s life scrapes through any number of pathways in this crowded world, each choice–conscious or unconscious–leading her to wildly varying corners of historical importance, from London during the Blitz to Hitler’s private retreat in the early days of the war. Ursula dies many times; sometimes peacefully, sometimes violently, sometimes in brutal loops where she simply cannot escape the broad hand of death. Through it all she becomes a stronger, more significant creature, like steel tempered against the fire of history. Sometimes, her life means next to nothing. Sometimes, her life means more.

You know what I really loved about this novel? It’s like a highly literary version of Choose Your Own Adventure books. When I read those books as a kid, I was always obsessed with making sure I traversed every possible course through the novel, using all the fingers on my right hand (and some from my left) to ensure that I could trace my way back to the beginning and try another path. That’s how this book operates. Atkinson’s deft hand leads us through each possible permutation of Ursula’s life, tracing the way a chance meeting in a garden or the decision to vacation in one city over another can sprout entirely different futures. But for the most part, the Todd family remains reassuringly the same. Pammy is always Pammy; Morris is always Morris; and it always comes back to Fox Corner, the country estate where the Todds are living out the last days of English gentility.

“Life After Life” also represents an interesting shift in literature that is taking place right now, where more and more genre-style confabulations are being taken seriously by high-minded literary critics. This book is, unquestionably, beautiful. It’s subtle explorations of character are on par with any modern contemporary literature. But the premise has a definite sci-fi bent to it, a “what if?” quality that has typically been confined to the genre shelves. The lines between the genres have been crumbling for some time, as any good romance reader knows; we’ve led the charge by combining romance with sci-fi, fantasy, action-adventure, and horror.

Regardless of whether this book is classified as literature or science fiction, it’s a wonderful read that I enjoyed very much. And, like any good science fiction, there is a sequel. “A God In Ruins,” which follows Ursula’s brother Teddy through those same turbulent years, came out in May 2015. It has now joined my crowded bookshelf, and you can expect a review when the time is right!

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An Interview with Reconstructed Author, Tasha Black

Here at Lily Cahill, we recently stumbled upon a superhero romance novel called “Reconstructed,” by Tasha Black. We were so excited to see another superhero romance out there we couldn’t help but fangirl all over the place and email Tasha immediately.

Reconstructed: Building a Hero (Book 1): (A Billionaire Superhero Romance)

“Reconstructed,” by Tasha Black

While reading the novel, not only were we totally hooked, but we also couldn’t help but feel like kindred spirits. West is an over-privileged playboy and Cordelia is a hard working woman whose sister is the most important person in the world to her. They reminded us of Clayton and Cora, the main characters in our first book “Sparked,” and we fell deeply in love.

Tasha was gracious enough to answer some questions from her newest fangirls.

Lily Cahill: What drew you to exploring superhero romance? (By the way, I love the series title, Building a Hero)

Tasha Black: Thanks for the compliment about the title! My personal favorite is the tagline: Some heroes aren’t born… They’re built.

LC: We love that too!

TB: I’ve always loved to watch superhero movies with Mr. Black. While he enjoys the action, I admire Christian Bale or Robert Downey, Jr. And I wonder … what would it be like to be Pepper Potts? Or one of Batman’s arm candy girls? Would a wealthy businessman by day and muscle-bound hero by night necessarily make a crummy boyfriend? Or might he be loyal, protective, and passionate?

And what about those powers? Would he hurt you with them? Or would he be dynamite in the sack? Would his powers and good deeds spur you on to be your best self? Or would they make you feel pedestrian and inadequate?

And what if you had known him before he was a superhero? Would you still believe in him?

Writing this book allowed me to play with all kinds of answers to these questions, as well as, let’s face it, some steaminess!

LC: Was it difficult to switch gears into superheroes after writing shifters? What do you think the main differences are in dealing with those two types of characters?

TB: I’ve always loved superhero stories, so in a way it was like coming home. That being said, yes, I definitely had to get my head in the game in order to set the stage for a different kind of story.

My shifters are born into their abilities, so there is no “origin story” for them. Shifters are drawn by instinct and often make decisions that seem to be almost fated. On the other hand, superheroes are new to the game and they generally make decisions that are based on data and their own nebulous sense of right and wrong–consequently they tend to make more interesting and spectacular mistakes!

At the end of the day though, it’s all about the characters, getting to know them inside and out and then putting them into impossible situations to see what they’ll do. That’s what all writers love to do, I think.

LC: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

TB: Holy crap, I have been waiting all my life for someone to ask me this! Is the follow-up question: “Do you want your power right now?”

Perfect Your Pout!

I really like makeup. I rarely ever wear it, but that’s more due to laziness than anything else. Do I want to wake up fifteen minutes early so that I can be slightly more conventionally attractive? No, I do not. I will take my fifteen minutes of extra sleep, thanks so much.

But that doesn’t mean makeup is any less fun to play with! I just really, really like sleeping.

What I like most about makeup is that you can be creative with it. It’s art you put on your face. Eyeshadow and lipstick are pretty much the grown-up version of coloring. I think it scares some people away because it’s not an innate skill—it’s something you have to learn about and understand, it requires special brushes, it can be hella expensive, etc. That’s par for the course with a lot of art forms, though, and hey, at least your canvas is free.

Lip liner and lipstick have always been nemeses of mine. I have a super small mouth, and I’ve always been really self-conscious about it. It didn’t seem like the kind of thing you’re supposed to draw attention to, so I’ve always been a fan of a nude lipstick and/or some gloss. This project, however, made me super jealous of all the ladies of the ’50s and their incredible lipstick game. I mean, dayum. Has anyone else, before or since, rocked a red so hard?

So, I went out and bought me some red lipstick and learned to perfect my pout. And today, I’m going to show you how to do the same.

Choosing your red

Now, there are some die-hard makeup enthusiasts out there who believe that each skin tone has a season, and you should only choose colors within that palette. I, however, subscribe to this theory: do you like that color? Do you want to wear that color? Do it. Buy it. Put it on your mouth. It looks hot because you are hot and you’re wearing something you like. Get down with your bad self, you look amazing.

If you’re a purist, it’s all good! But I recommend you get outside your comfort zone. Have some fun. Channel your inner diva. That bitch can wear whatever she wants.

Lip liner

Choose a liner that matches/complements your red. I went with Exaggerate Automatic Lip Liner by Rimmel in Red Diva.

Just mentioning lip liner is enough to give some people the vapors, but worry not, friends, I’m going to break it down for you.

To get that pout and an even line, line your lips in this order:

1.) Start at the cupid’s bow.

2. Then line the corners of your mouth.

3. Just at the bottom.

Connect the lines. Tada! It really is that simple.

Here’s another trick I learned just recently: don’t stop there with your liner. Fill in your lips with the stuff.

Why?  Because lipstick is like your first crush: it fades.

(Note: lip stick fades. Lip stain lives forever. You will be buried with bright red lips. In two hundred years, when they open your casket, they will find dust and your bright red lips.) (Secondary note: That was a slight exaggeration).

Coloring in your lips keeps ‘em red until you can find a moment to freshen up. I ran around this weekend, ate food, went for hours without re-application, and no one knew my lip stick had faded but me.

Lipstick

I chose Rimmel’s Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in #10 for a few reasons: 1.) I love this red and 2.) it’s cheap.

Fill in over the lip liner. You’re done! Take a moment. Check yourself out. Make some kissy faces. Look how hot you are.

To quote the great poet Bruno Mars, “Too hot! Hot damn!”

And here’s one last tip: when you’re all done, stick your finger in your mouth like you’re licking a lollipop, and then pull it out. It’ll keep your lipstick off your teeth.

And that’s it! Now all that is left to do is indulge in a selfie or 80. Instagram it. And don’t forget to tag us @lilycwrites so we can admire your infinite beauty.

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Review: “Before I Fall” by Lauren Oliver

For popular high school senior Samantha Kingston, February 12—”Cupid Day”—should be one big party, a day of valentines and roses and the privileges that come with being at the top of the social pyramid. And it is … until she dies in a terrible accident that night.

However, she still wakes up the next morning. In fact, Sam lives the last day of her life seven times, until she realizes that by making even the slightest changes, she may hold more power than she ever imagined.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Capes

Heroes,

When I started this book, I hated the main characters of “Before I Fall.” Sam and her friends are, unquestionably, mean girls. They spread rumors, taunt others for no reason, and take advantage of anyone and everyone who gives them the opportunity. The day in question ends with them drunkenly assaulting a girl for kicks before they are involved in a drunk driving accident. They are vapid, self-obsessed, miserable human beings who can’t see beyond their tiny privileged world.

But here’s why author Lauren Oliver is so good–by the end of the book, I could see how fragile and weak each of these girls really was, I could see how their friendships enriched all of them, and I could envision the way the events of the book would reshape their lives. I liked them. And that was something I hadn’t expected.

It’s even more impressive because shades of character and circumstance are revealed through the same major events, day after day. The central conceit of the book is that, for some unknown reason, Sam is tasked with living her final day over and over, trying to find ways to change the terrible events of that evening. Sam’s choices on each day reveal the tiny ways each of our actions can change the world around us while simultaneously exploring how hard it is to really, genuinely, change a person. One of the things I like about YA is that the characters have incredible capacity for growth because they are learning all of life’s lessons for the first time. As Sam’s true personality is revealed by the steady stripping of her mean girl facade, she becomes a rich and compassionate person who is willing to sacrifice anything for the people she loves.

This book really stuck with me, and I will definitely pick up the next Lauren Oliver book that comes my way.

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Cover Reveal!!! (Sparked)

You guys. I absolutely love doing the covers for Lily Cahill. Like, LOVE IT. It’s so much fun to imagine what these characters might look like in real life, and to play with their amazing powers in graphic form.

Our first couple, Clayton and Cora from SPARKED, were no exception. I mean, you’re not going to find any spoilers here about what their powers may or may not be (you’re going to have to read the book for that!), but let’s just say they were very visual and LOTS of fun to design.

Do you want me to show you?

Maybe I shouldn’t.

Okay, fine. I’ll do it.

Dum-dum-dah-daaah!!!!

Without further ado …

… HERE IT IS!

Do you love it?????? I hope so, because I DO! (Duh.)

And the best part is, you don’t have to wait. You can get the book right now! CLICK HERE to get the eBook for free. CLICK HERE to buy the paperback.

Oh, and in case you haven’t read about EXPOSED and IGNITED (coming out in October), here’s a tiny hint about what those covers might contain…

Any guesses about what our next characters might have up their sleeves?

Can’t wait to show you!

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Review: “The Ugly Duchess” by Eloisa James

How can she dare to imagine he loves her … when all London calls her The Ugly Duchess?

Theodora Saxby is the last woman anyone expects the gorgeous James Ryburn, heir to the Duchy of Ashbrook, to marry. But after a romantic proposal before the prince himself, even practical Theo finds herself convinced of her soon-to-be duke’s passion.

Still, the tabloids give the marriage six months.

Theo would have given it a lifetime … until she discovers that James desired not her heart, and certainly not her countenance, but her dowry. Society was shocked by their wedding; it’s scandalized by their separation.

Now James faces the battle of his lifetime, convincing Theo that he loved the duckling who blossomed into the swan.

And Theo will quickly find that for a man with the soul of a pirate, All’s Fair in Love—or War.

Rating: 4.25 out of 5 Capes

Heroes,

I mean look, I’m a tomboy kind of girl.  I like Bruce Springsteen and kung fu movies and straight whiskey. It was a surprise to me when I discovered I love romance novels, and the surprise was compounded when I realized that I really love Regency romance. I love the social intrigue and gorgeous dresses and the indolent lifestyle. I love bodice rippers with wealthy dukes and innocent (or not so innocent) maidens. “The Ugly Duchess” by Eloisa James was one of the books that kick-started my obsession. I just listened to it for the second time, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first.

This is the fourth book in James’s Fairy Tales series, which are loosely influenced by … well, fairy tales. As you might surmise from the play on “The Ugly Duckling,” this is the story of a non-beauty who becomes the toast of society. Theo is a wonderful heroine. No spoilers, but she comes back from some very damaging stuff with grace and dignity. She is smart and resourceful, with a clear vision and the will to steer trends in an image-obsessed culture. This book takes place over an extended period of time, and that gives us the opportunity to see Theo blossom into a powerful young woman. I really enjoyed seeing such a strong character cutting her own path in the world.

I liked her so much it makes up for my issues with James, the hero. His transformation mirrors Theo’s, but where her choices seem brave and thoughtful his seem to be motivated by petulance and shame. Don’t get me wrong, he’s sexy as all get-out. James does that very well. These two have excellent chemistry. The love scenes are long and sensual, and detailed enough that I get a little blushy when I listen at work. The resolution seems a little rushed, but a clever epilogue makes up for it. Now that I’ve listened to this one again, I’m tempted to relisten to everything by Eloisa James. Her books never fail to entertain.

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REVIEW: Riveted – A Novel of the Iron Seas by Meljean Brook

RIVETED – A Novel of the Iron Seas

“Annika serves on an airship, searching for her sister and longing to return home. But that home is threatened when scientific expedition leader David Kentewess comes aboard, looking to expose Annika’s secrets. When disaster strikes, leaving David and Annika stranded on a glacier and pursued by a madman, their very survival depends on keeping the heat rising between them—and generating lots of steam …”

RATING: 4.75 OUT OF 5 CAPES

Heroes,

I recently stumbled upon the first book in the Iron Seas series, “The Iron Duke,” while cruising for new audiobooks. I have never gotten into steampunk, but within the first chapter I was completely sucked into this swashbuckling world of healing nano-agents, extreme clockwork prosthetics, and zombies (cuz, you know, why not throw some zombies in there). I also enjoyed the second book, “Heart of Steel,” especially its silver-tongued hero Archimedes Fox. But my favorite so far is “Riveted.” It has all the death-defying action, sumptuous world-building, and heart-pounding love scenes that I’ve come to expect from Meljean Brook, but the most delicious part is the unusual setting.

Annika comes from a remote village in Norway, and her frozen home is full of charming mystery and bizarre dangers. I found myself wanting to travel by troll and build snow caves in a land where the sun never sets. Every character in this series, male and female, is an ass-kicking badass, and David and Annika are no exception. However, “Riveted” has a genuinely sweet and generous character who isn’t found in the rest of the series. They form a bond based on support and understanding that makes their love indomitable, even when it seems impossible.

My one complaint is that the ending is extremely convenient. Annika and David both have significant people in their pasts who turn back up in unlikely ways and frankly, I didn’t buy it. The background plot of “Riveted” was convoluted, and that wasn’t always a good thing. But any shortcomings in that area are far overshadowed by how much I enjoyed the romance. I was thrilled to watch David and Annika learn to admire, accept, and adore each other. The next book in the Iron Seas series is “The Kraken King,” and I can’t wait to read it!

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