Mixed Book Bag

Does Not Match Expectations

2022-01-28T00:00:00.001-06:00

Assassin's Orbit by John Appel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I thought that this must be book two of a series and I missed book one. Not so. It reads like a middle book with lots of action but no solutions. OK if you want action, not OK if you want to loose yourself in the plot. It did have interesting characters it just is not one I would recommend.

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Fun To Watch

2022-01-26T00:00:00.001-06:00

City of Shadows by Victoria Thompson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was fun to see Gideon drawn into a con. Elizabeth kept him on the outside but present as she, friends and family proceeded to con the con artist. Great story, wonderful plot and fun as well. This series stays on my TBR list.

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2021-12-31T00:00:00.005-06:00

It's Christmas, Cowboy by Vicki Lewis Thompson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two great characters who come together again because of a horse. Of course horse Is owned by the Chance brothers and one character works on the Chance ranch. A fun read that is easy to read and easy to follow their journey to a HEA. Pick up for a afternoon of fun reading. I receive a free copy from the author.

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The End

2021-12-29T00:00:00.002-06:00

The Untold Story by Genevieve Cogman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The end of the story and I do not know how I feel about the ending. Loose ends are tied up and the final confrontation is presented. Irene and her friends all join her on this last journey. I just was not expecting the journey to go where it went and end as it did. Still a nice end to the series.

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First

2021-12-22T00:00:00.001-06:00

Overlord by Anna Hackett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rhain and Mal Are the first couple in the new Galactic Kings series. Their story follows the familiar path that previous series followed. Thrown across the galaxy, not way home, rescued by alien leader and then a fight to stay together. Lots of sex, tension, danger and romance. Anna Hackett always tells a good story.

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Rare???

2021-12-20T00:00:00.001-06:00

Anna's Bounty by Deysi O'Donal
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Interesting but not as rare as first suggested. Anna is human and they are thought to be long gone. That is how the story works. Plenty of sex along with danger and tension. First in a series so not really a end just a line thrown to let us know there will be a next book.

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New Series

2021-12-17T00:00:00.001-06:00

Last Duke Standing by Julia London
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First of a new series this has two really great characters. They start as enemies and become lovers but not without a whole lot of trouble. The secondary characters are a little shallow but they do their job in creating havoc. Loved all the suiters who just did not suit. Fun read with tension all the way to the end.

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Welcome Back

2021-12-15T00:00:00.001-06:00

Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the Kinsmen's world when the first books came out. Lots of time has gone by since then so I was surprised when a new book set in the world came out. It did not disappoint. All the essential elements are present. There is danger, tension, enemies, and romance. This is a great addition to the series and I hope the success of the book leads to more exciting stories set in the Kinsmen world.

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Fun Mix

2021-12-10T00:00:00.007-06:00

Better Off Wed by Susanna Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lady Stirling meets Lord Stirling and things heat up. This is a fresh look at history and how being a Lord or Lady has its problems. Fun story with some interesting twists and turns. Pick it up if you want some light reading.

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Another Type of Robot

2021-12-08T10:37:00.003-06:00

Requiem For A Genocide by Michael Drakich
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While this reminded me of Murderbot Jax is a very different robot. For one thing he is all metal and built for war. That is something he hates and has high hopes for peace When he is called on to kill again a small human girl crosses his path. Follow his journey as he works to save Hannah and stop all the killing.

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Together Again

2021-12-01T00:00:00.005-06:00

At the Crossroads by B.J. Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alexis Brand and Culhane Travis enter the story at the crossroads and end up together again. They were partners until a corrupt sheriff fired them. Now both end up on the run. This is a fast paced plot with a lot of danger and tension. Of course there is room for romance even as danger draws near. Nice to be back in Buckhorn, Montana for the third time.

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Beside Not in Front

2021-11-29T00:00:00.004-06:00

The Powerbroker by Anna Hackett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bynn and Vander should not be an item. Turns out Vander cannot leave Bynn alone and they are a perfect match but not before they but heads over her job and the danger she is in. Bynn just tells Vander to stand beside her not in front of her. She needs a partner not a protector. Good addition to the story arc. Plenty of danger, tension and romance in a fast moving story.

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Weak Ending

2021-11-26T00:00:00.005-06:00

Claimed by the Cyborgs by Grace Goodwin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is plenty of tension in the story. Thomar and his second, Varin are damaged and feel that they cannot claim their Interstellar Bride. She does not agree. When they face a dangerous mission all go and all are successful. That leads to a very weak ending and the reason for the 4. The big problem is just given a throw away solution almost like a afterthought. It should have been the main issue but was not.

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Someone to Love

2021-11-24T00:00:00.006-06:00

The School Mistress by Tess Thompson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A nice sweet love story. Kisses without the over the top sex. I loved the main characters. Quinn and Alex are both wonderful people who just need someone who cares in their lives. Of course they fulfill that need for each other. The children add to the story line and help keep things moving. Some funny moments, some moments with danger, and some just how a family should be.

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One of Life's Surprises.

2021-11-22T00:00:00.005-06:00

Finding Paradise by Barbara Dunlop
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love this series and what is not to love. Brave women and hunky men are at the heart of the story. How can a LA woman and a Alaska man ever get together. That is the heart of the story. Loves both Marnie and Cobra. Neither are interesting in finds romance so when all the women arrive both take off to be alone. Guess we all see what is about to happen. Can't wait for the next book in the series. Works as stand alone but read book one first to get all the background.

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Dealing With Loss

2021-11-19T00:00:00.001-06:00

Keep Me Warm at Christmas by Brenda Novak
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What do you o with loss. Especially lose that changes your career path. Tia and Seth have both experienced loss and getting together is just not in the books. I loved had Tia finally choose how to expose her loss. Now Seth just has to wise up. If he does I see a HEA fo both.

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Good Story - Interesting Romance

2021-11-17T10:23:00.000-06:00

Marriage or Ruin for the Heiress by Lauri Robinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another sweet story from Lauri Robinson. Joliet and Randal are made for each other but only if the get past several problems. It was fun watching them work hard to keep from falling in love only to have it win in the end.

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Everything is Set Up

2021-11-01T00:00:00.004-05:00

Insurrection by Nina Croft
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Rico and he is a side character in Insurrection, side but important. As this came to a conclusion everything is set up for Dark Desires to start that series. Of course it came first so of course everything is ready to go. Malpheas is staying to get his powers back and he needs a lot of help. Of course there is someone he must protect and one by one the rings that bind him fall off. Great story with plot twists that keep the story line moving. Loved visiting this group of characters and finding out how they knew discovered the immorality treatment. As big surprise there.

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Clean Romance

2021-10-29T11:55:00.004-05:00

Sleigh Bells Ring by RaeAnne Thayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Feell good story with two HEA's. The trip to the ranch was to be a final good by to their Grandfather and to the family ranch. Things did not go as planned. Between Christmas, two cute 6 year old twins and the heat between the characters you just know the ranch will stay in the family and four of the characters will be more than just fine with that.

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Feel Good Story

2021-10-27T00:00:00.005-05:00

Dinner on Primrose Hill by Jodi Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A typical Jodi Thomas story. This time there are three couples we follow through out the book. At first they have nothing in common but as time goes by their lives intertwine. Each faces a challenge as well as the danger that brings everyone together. I was sorry that it was over. I would have enjoyed seeing more of the three couples.

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A Lot of Tension

2021-10-25T00:00:00.007-05:00

Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Time it is mostly Eve who solves on one but two deaths. Each has its own unique flavor and requires time in both the past and the present. I really nice addition to the series. Plenty of tension as the plot develops and added information is added. Can stand alone but great if you started at book one.

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Love Silver Creek

2021-10-22T00:00:00.005-05:00

Strength Under Fire by Lindsay McKenna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dana and Colin are interesting characters who come from different backgrounds but share a reaction to events in their lives. I loved how there was a cross over from the Wind River books. There is all the danger, tension, and romance you in the plot. One thing for sure - if there was really a Silver Creek I would be packing and moving. A town almost too good to be true and full of great secondary characters.

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Familiar Trope

2021-10-20T00:00:00.005-05:00

The Christmas Wedding Guest by Susan Mallery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Wishing Tree and would love to move there. I received the Xmas ornament from Susan as well as a card with a map of the town. That added to my pleasure in the story. Reggie and Dena were really interesting sisters. Each not looking for love but finding it anyway. The tropes were familiar but made the tension in the story more real. I did thing the ending was. a little abrupt but both sisters got their HEA's.

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Worth Reading Again and Again

2021-10-18T00:00:00.006-05:00

On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old by Parker J. Palmer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aa series of essays and new thoughts for helping cope with the later years of life. Best used in small doses. This was another zoom course. We did one chapter a week for eight weeks. After the course was finished I started over at the beginning and read a few pages a day. This one is well worth doing more than once.

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A Self Help Tool

2021-10-15T00:00:00.006-05:00

The Mindful Twenty-Something: Life Skills to Handle Stress…and Everything Else by Holly B. Rogers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While this stays 20 something's it is really for everybody. This time has been very stressful for me and many others. I took a mindful course that used this book. There are so many useful exercises that were part of the course. After finishing this course I am currently enrolled in a much longer course. All are part of the tool belt I am using to help with the anxiety.

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