There was something about this book that made it feel like it had a quiet tone to it. Might be due to the yoga aspect, might be because Harrison was sThere was something about this book that made it feel like it had a quiet tone to it. Might be due to the yoga aspect, might be because Harrison was struggling with things, might be because the whole Wynn family is facing a horrible thing that could/would change their whole dynamic, then you throw in Arya's past, just a lot of things going on.
I liked that Harrison was smitten with Arya from the start, that he persued her and went at her pace. Were there some bumps, yes, but those were overcome through talking. When Arya explained things to Harrison it changed things between them for the better. I liked that as these two were exploring their relationship Arya was there for Harrison as his personal life sort of imploded and that she was there as he worked through what was going on in his professional life.
By the end of the book things were much better for everyone, all the secrets out, everyone knew what was important and they could get on living their lives....more
I wish that I had read this one before #10, it would have made a few comments in that book make sense. Either way, this one was sweet, small moments wI wish that I had read this one before #10, it would have made a few comments in that book make sense. Either way, this one was sweet, small moments with some of our favorite couples talking about how lucky they are in their lives, how what they have is so much more than they ever expected....more
**spoiler alert** This one was sweet. I might have had a problem with the student/teacher relationship, but these two met first before they realized i**spoiler alert** This one was sweet. I might have had a problem with the student/teacher relationship, but these two met first before they realized it and the connection was strong and after they found out they tried to fight it. Between that and the end there was so much drama, so much growing up for them both, but I think they made the right decision in having the time apart. It made them know, really know that their love was true....more
Ran across this book on Hoopla, didn't realize how old it was till I added it to GR. It didn't age too badly. What I really liked about this one was tRan across this book on Hoopla, didn't realize how old it was till I added it to GR. It didn't age too badly. What I really liked about this one was that Mark let Maggie do the saving for the most part. He trusted her enough to take the lead and make sure they were safe. Sure there were times he helped out, but for the most part Maggie directed things....more
**spoiler alert** This author is hit or miss for me, yet I was excited to read this one due to the buzz it got. But as I listened to it I kept waiting**spoiler alert** This author is hit or miss for me, yet I was excited to read this one due to the buzz it got. But as I listened to it I kept waiting for things to "get good". Overall things ended up being meh...for me. I was glad that Trinity got her memory back, that she found her love again and that she is living away from "the man"....more
After reading a book that gutted me this was just the one to follow it up. At times this one is silly and crazy. I wasn't sure I was going to like it After reading a book that gutted me this was just the one to follow it up. At times this one is silly and crazy. I wasn't sure I was going to like it at first because Beck comes off as a big man-child, and not in a good way, but the more you read the more you see that Beck is all about looking after those he calls family. They all seem to have an open door at this house, they congregate there as Beck is fun to be around, he sees the good in everything. It's due to this that you can see how the tweet went wrong. Going to his sister it would have all been tongue in cheek (those closest to him knowing that), going to a stranger...well he deserved all the hate he got.
Sarah was a good balance for Beck, super smart and hiding a secret of her own, one that made her know how much bad publicity can do to a person. I loved how the two of them helped Beck get out of the hole he was in, how Beck helped Sarah face her past, he helped her embrace her parents.
By the end of the book I was smiling, everyone was just where they were supposed to be....more
Peter is at it again, saving the down trodden. This time at the request of June, something that becomes funny later in the book when June is yelling aPeter is at it again, saving the down trodden. This time at the request of June, something that becomes funny later in the book when June is yelling at Peter for being in the middle of a shit storm. What I love about Peter is that he genuinely wants to help people out, even Eli, who wronged Peter, Peter wants to help and works to make things better for him, along with Wanda. By the time that Peter found out what was really going on things were very much out of control. It was a good thing Louis was there to have Peter's back because he needed it. ...more
This was fun to read. I liked that we got to see the "old" guys and how their lives were going. I also loved how the "new" guys were introduced. This This was fun to read. I liked that we got to see the "old" guys and how their lives were going. I also loved how the "new" guys were introduced. This one makes a great bridge between the two series....more
It stuns me how Peter manages to get himself into these crazy situations because he's a nice guy and wants to help people out and how fast things spirIt stuns me how Peter manages to get himself into these crazy situations because he's a nice guy and wants to help people out and how fast things spiral out of control. What I liked about this one was the quiet time before hand where Peter was contemplating his life, how things were progressing with June and how he was trying so very hard to overcome the static. I fear what happened in this book made worse the latter, but also helped June understand Peter so much better and for her to like him as he is. Lewis once again brought an interesting dynamic, helping Peter and running so much behind the scenes. I can't wait to see what happens to Peter next....more
Peter just can’t seem to help himself from helping others in need when he comes across them. I found myself laughing at how Peter met June and how thrPeter just can’t seem to help himself from helping others in need when he comes across them. I found myself laughing at how Peter met June and how through out the story she was there to befuddle him. Just when it seemed like Peter would get June figured out she would throw him, which was great!
The trouble June was in was crazy! I hated what she learned, hated the toll it took on her family. But even with all the bad things that June learned, she learned some good things and were able to put quite a bit of her past in a better perspective....more
I'm sad that this book is the last one, these characters have been fun to read about. Seeing how they changed as they found love was great, but at theI'm sad that this book is the last one, these characters have been fun to read about. Seeing how they changed as they found love was great, but at the core they still were the same, as witnessed by the fun they have when they have a caper to pull off.
I hated how threatened Ian felt in this one. First at the restaurant, then at home. With his history with the guys it's easy to see why he didn't want to tell them, but of course they all found out and stepped in to help. It lead to some crazy times at the end, but it also lead to the heart of what these guys are about...protecting the little guy and giving second chances. Sure Ian made a difficult decision, but once he did all of the guys were behind him 100% and lending support where they could.
I loved the last get togethers, first at the penthouse with the core 4, acknowledging the ending of an era for them. Later at the new house, once again showcasing how family is so important to them....more
While this one was a MC book it didn't have a lot of that in it. The book more focused on the relationship between Price and Gray, which I liked. PricWhile this one was a MC book it didn't have a lot of that in it. The book more focused on the relationship between Price and Gray, which I liked. Price definitely doesn't run his club like most, as witnessed by his behavior with Brisco. I liked how things worked out there and how everything was exposed to the club and to Gray.
Gray was interesting. She totally knew about the MC life, liked it and found a way to be a part of it with her bar. I liked how things changed for her when Price and his guys started coming around. It was a good thing she was familiar with the MC life with all that she had to go through, other women would have ran at any number of points.
Gray and Price were great together. I liked that they were honest with each other, even when Price said there were times he couldn't talk, but he would tell her he couldn't talk, not lie. That felt like it was ok to me.
I really liked how this one ended, loved that things are good with the club, with the bar and that Price and Gray are building a life together....more
I think what I liked most about this book was how awkward Miranda is. At times she realizes it, at times not. It's always funny to see how everyone reI think what I liked most about this book was how awkward Miranda is. At times she realizes it, at times not. It's always funny to see how everyone reacts to her. Most think she's a bitch at first, but then when her mind makes these crazy leaps and figures things out they realize she isn't a bitch, just not all that great with people. I thought it interesting that others are noticing her team "managing" her by not letting her get off on her "Miranda" tangents, better was Miranda starting to notice this as well. As a team they are really starting to gel and work well together, to depend on the others to get what they don't.
I still want the CIA bitch to get hers though. She's so sneaky and gets away with everything. I want her to be found out and taken down in a spectacular way!...more
This one was so easy to read. You find yourself rooting for Maris from the start, for her to find some good in her life, to find a man to treat her thThis one was so easy to read. You find yourself rooting for Maris from the start, for her to find some good in her life, to find a man to treat her the way she should. She does indeed find all of that, just maybe not in the way she thought she ever would. Bryson is a good match for her, looks out for her, cares for and even (unknowingly) comes with a couple bonus guys that end up doting on Maris too. Of course they often are at the center causing a ruckus, but some times that needs to happen. In the end, the 4 of them band together to do what needs to be done to protect their land and their lives. I look forward to reading more in this series....more
I really didn’t expect much from this one, saw an author l liked talking about the new book in the series making me wanting to check it out. Peter is I really didn’t expect much from this one, saw an author l liked talking about the new book in the series making me wanting to check it out. Peter is very unusual, but a good guy at heart. I liked how he was determined to help his friend’s family and how when he realized things weren’t what they seemed he dug in deeper. It seemed the more that Peter learned the more crazy things were. Peter managed to find some unusual allies to help him and in the end they were able to do the right thing....more
I've like what we have seen with Monica so far in this series. I loved how bold and herself at the start, she knocked Stocks off his game, he was kindI've like what we have seen with Monica so far in this series. I loved how bold and herself at the start, she knocked Stocks off his game, he was kind of forced (in the best way) to go along with her. So it was sad to see Monica thrown off her game, beaten down by bad luck. I loved that Naomi turned to Stocks to help with her with Monica. Stocks was always there to help, he understood Monica in a way that no one else could. But the most important part is that Stocks still saw Monica as the queen she was at their first encounter. I loved how time and time again he showed Monica that with his words and actions. And as much as Stocks helped Monica, she helped him too, was there to help him find a new direction in life. I loved how the two of them teamed together for their future, it was perfect for them both!...more
This one was interesting in that I liked how Nick fought his feelings for Andi. Their first meeting had me laughing as Nick was trying to do the rightThis one was interesting in that I liked how Nick fought his feelings for Andi. Their first meeting had me laughing as Nick was trying to do the right thing as Andi got pulled into a crazy situation. I liked that quickly Nick was on Andi’s side and did what he could to help clear her name. I was stunned by the action at the end, at how determined Nick was despite what happened to him....more
These Christmas stories are fun to read because the Grannies end up in crazy situations and tell their history. This time around we get Agnes "Yiayia'These Christmas stories are fun to read because the Grannies end up in crazy situations and tell their history. This time around we get Agnes "Yiayia's." I didn't care for Yiayia when she first came to town, she had a bit of a mean streak, but spending time with Gramma Finnie seemed to soften her and Finnie called Yiayia out when the meanness popped back up.
While running around town looking for a dog, trading one errand for another, for another to get the dog we learn Yiayia's history. After hearing that it's easy to see why she had that streak of mean, but also how she could get past it. I think by sharing it with Finnie it will take away the hold it had on it. It was also fun to see Pru's view of the story, or at least the PG parts.
I loved the last act that Yiayia did, so great after all she went through....more
This one was ok for me, not sure why I didn’t like it more. I liked that Trista wasn’t perfect, liked how Matt was over coming his past and how he leaThis one was ok for me, not sure why I didn’t like it more. I liked that Trista wasn’t perfect, liked how Matt was over coming his past and how he lead his life in honor to his friend. I liked the two of them together and Matt’s motely crew of friends and how they all helped Trista. Heck even the dog and cat were cute, yet there was something missing from this one. I will check out the next book though, want to see what the friends are up to....more
**spoiler alert** Man, this book...it gutted me while reading it. It really should come with a warning, make sure to have tissues near by when reading**spoiler alert** Man, this book...it gutted me while reading it. It really should come with a warning, make sure to have tissues near by when reading. And honestly...not just one, I think I went through 5 or 6 and at one point had tears rolling down my face. It's also hard to talk about the book with out spoiling things, so be warned, even though I marked the review as having spoilers don't read further unless you have read the book or don't care if you are spoiled.
There are 2 big things going on in this one. First how instantly smitten Seth was with Mara and Finnley. I was glad that they had months on the phone to get to know each other, it made things down the road easier for them.
The second thing is Amelia and Seth sleeping together one drunken night. I get that that sounds bad after my last comment, but at this time Seth and Mara weren't together, had only met once, were only chatting on the phone and lived in different towns, none of that was changing anytime soon. I liked that both Amelia and Seth acknowledged what they did was wrong, that they didn't have feelings for each other than sibling type feelings and how neither really knew what happened other than being naked and a used condom on the floor. I will say at this point I thought Amelia would end up pregnant, but was torn because even then you could see Seth was intrigued by Mara and there really were no feelings for Amelia.
Things start to happen fast, Mara gets the job she interviewed for 6 months prior, she's moving to town, the job is with the construction company, she's renting Mark's house and through it all Seth is right there helping Mara adjust. They start dating right away, Mara reluctantly, Seth letting Mara set the pace. They talk about hard stuff, Finnley's father, Mara's lack of family, they start building a family and are damn cute doing it. You are rooting for them, even as you know the night between Amelia and Seth will blow things up.
And sure enough it does, but not how you expect. Mara is rocked, questioning everything, talks to Amelia and after hearing her side of things her mind explodes because Amelia has cancer, the bad kind of cancer, one that she doesn't want to fight because she wants her last days to not be sick. In fact she found out about this cancer the day she slept with Seth. It was her "why" of getting stupid drunk, the kind of drunk to sleep with a BFF, the kind of drunk that you black out and can't remember. Learning this forces Mara to look at things in a different light, she knew Seth didn't cheat on her, they weren't dating, Amelia didn't betray her, she just needed something to help her cope.
It's from here you really need the tissues, because we haven't hit the worst of things. After Amelia, Mara and Seth tell the group everyone rally's around Amelia, they want her to fight, to do something, but at the next appointment days after everything has come out we find out Amelia is pregnant. BOOM.....there it was, what I thought would happen and things get messy, so very messy. Once again the group is convened, more info given, now Amelia is not going to fight, she wants the baby, her last days spent being a mom.
The drama is crazy, everyone putting on a stiff upper lip, doing what they can to help Amelia live out her bucket list. Amelia happy and sad. She's having a baby, but knowing she won't raise it, knowing her baby will be loved by Seth and Mara, knowing her BFF will be her baby's mother. All of them creating memories so the baby can know how great Amelia was. Even Finnley got in on the action. So much time reading through tears, some bittersweet, some sad, a few happy. But in the end we have a group of people who all love each other no matter what, a group of people building family where everyone jumps to help whenever needed and a family that will forever be missing an important part....more
Floater - Kelley Armstrong This one made me sad. I hated what Kylie learned, but do agree with how sheThis book is based only on the following reviews.
Floater - Kelley Armstrong This one made me sad. I hated what Kylie learned, but do agree with how she left things.
Daddy's Girl - Melissa Marr This one was flat out creepy. I didn't like how calm Iris was about things, to say she had issues is not even close to what was going on.
The Boy in the Red Vans - Rachel Vincent This was another one that made me sad, but more for Michael, he didn't deserve what happened to him and Ellie took the easy way out.
What I did on my Summer Vacation - Jonathan Maberry With this one Dylan seemed to find his place in the world, or at least within his family. I wish he hadn't had to learn the lesson he did though.
Six Ways to Kill Your Grandmother - Barry Lyga I loved the Jasper Dent books, so when I realized this short was set in that world I was happy. This one was a bit depressing though as it shows Jasper struggling to find his place and show how much he learned from his father. I do think Jasper made the right choice at the end....more
I hated the pain that Maribelle went through at the start, but I was cheering her too as she let everyone know why she made the decision she did. Her I hated the pain that Maribelle went through at the start, but I was cheering her too as she let everyone know why she made the decision she did. Her time in Hawaii was just what Maribelle needed to figure out her life, as where the men who went after her. I liked how they all worked things out and found happiness....more
I really like the guys of Rescue, but wasn’t too hot to read this one. I’m not a fan of the man-whore who is reformed when he meets the right woman. II really like the guys of Rescue, but wasn’t too hot to read this one. I’m not a fan of the man-whore who is reformed when he meets the right woman. I liked JJ, but didn’t thought she could do better than Cazador. What won me over to root for them as a couple was Regan. I’m a sucker for the surprise kid, one who is precocious and how the new parent doesn’t have a clue how to deal with them. This fit Regan and Cazador to a t! Cazador took the right tone with Regan from the start, honest and treating her like a mini adult and sharing his not so good past, a past that showed Regan that he understood her. Right from the start JJ was there with Cazador and the guys helping Regan adjust, giving her another adult that was in her corner. It seemed like without knowing the three of them had dates all the time and grew closer.
I loved how JJ fit in the town and how embraced living in Alaska, even as the small town got to JJ. While she had a bad gut reaction her end result of confronting things was perfect!
I very much could have done without the drama at the end, hated that so many were in danger, but they all, but especially JJ, did what had to be done for the town....more
Another quick one, but I liked that all three of the people were more than happy to take advantage of coming in contact again, thinking it was the worAnother quick one, but I liked that all three of the people were more than happy to take advantage of coming in contact again, thinking it was the world speaking to them. ...more
I feel like I need to defend having not finished this book. I loved this author's early work, in fact did a re-read of most of her books through out 2I feel like I need to defend having not finished this book. I loved this author's early work, in fact did a re-read of most of her books through out 2019, but her later books have been iffy for me. I really hoped this series was going to be like her FantasyLand series, which I liked. But this one...it's an over 15 hour audio book. Not unusual for her books, but man, it was so hard to get through, the cast of characters so big. In fact after 1 hour I wanted to quit, instead I started the book over again to see if that would help, not really. I'm 4 hours in and honestly I don't care what is going on, all the girls being forced into marriages they don't want, the beast coming alive, the "bad" priests, so much going on...yet I'm bored. I just can't bring myself to keep going, this one just isn't for me....more
This one was just ok for me. A big part of that was due to Gaia, I didn't really like her. In the past books I liked her when she would pop in, but a This one was just ok for me. A big part of that was due to Gaia, I didn't really like her. In the past books I liked her when she would pop in, but a whole book with her was a bit much. She is the ultimate "me" girl. Aaron was a good match for her, someone steady and stable, someone who understood the demands on her time and had his own interests. I'm glad they worked things out, but I was also glad to be done with the book....more
This review is based only on the stories by Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine and Sherrilyn Kenyon.
Kelly Armstrong - I love being back in the world of WoThis review is based only on the stories by Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine and Sherrilyn Kenyon.
Kelly Armstrong - I love being back in the world of Women of the Otherworld. Eve isn't a favorite character, but I liked this one. Liked the glimpse of how hard life was for Eve while she lived on the run with Savannah. It showed Eve trying to do the best for her daughter.
Rachel Caine - This one was fun! It was great to see the core 4 all grown up and taking their place in the town. To see them, along with the Elders coming up with a solution to the problem they were facing.
Sherrilyn Kenyon - This one was weird to me and didn't really make sense....more
I didn’t expect this one to be as technical as it was. I liked Miranda, even if at times she came off a bit cold. I think part of that is due to her bI didn’t expect this one to be as technical as it was. I liked Miranda, even if at times she came off a bit cold. I think part of that is due to her being in her head so much. The crash she was expected to investigate was unusual and ended up going in places she never thought, putting her in situations that were a bit crazy! But through it all Miranda figured things out, even helped find a way to cover up things that needed to be covered up, found some peace about her family’s ending and found some new friends. All in all it was good for Miranda. It will be fun to read about her and her team going forward....more
**spoiler alert** I probably should stop reading this series. Carlotta's life is a train wreck and the sad thing is that a lot of that is due to the d**spoiler alert** I probably should stop reading this series. Carlotta's life is a train wreck and the sad thing is that a lot of that is due to the decisions she makes. Just when you think she's getting her shit together she sabotages herself. This time around the latter didn't happen, but it does seem a bit like the universe is against her. Her career just went to crap, her family life is tenuous at best, Wes seems like he's being sucked in by another bad person, this time around it's his dad, which honestly at this point is not a shocker. And you know that the 2 tests that Carlotta ordered are going to royally mess things up. It almost has me looking forward to the next book....more
Like most fans I've been waiting for this book, for Dani to pull her head out of her ass and let herself be happy with Diesel. Both of them had issuesLike most fans I've been waiting for this book, for Dani to pull her head out of her ass and let herself be happy with Diesel. Both of them had issues to work through and it feel like at times they were forced to do so because of the boys. I didn't mind that because those boys were so sweet! I loved that by caring for the boys it gave both Dani and Diesel a glimpse of what life could be like if only they would let themselves have happiness.
The crimes in this one were so involved. So many innocent people pulled in. At the start I felt bad for the "bad" guy, he wasn't all that bad, but then he sort of went crazy and started to kill too indiscriminately.
By the end of the book I found myself smiling...Dani and Diesel figured things out, they were starting to build a family, the bad guy was caught and people were saved....more
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