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A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 0988035030 | Donna Z | [
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] | What a fun Christmas read! Short, quick read that will have you chuckling over some of the antics Leopold d’Ermart Duc de Mont-Marly (Leo, thank goodness, to family), pulls in trying to win back his “Match Girl”. This ain’t your momma’s fairy tale! At least I don’t recall fairy tales being so sensual. Went into this knowing it was a short story, but it was so amusing and so well written, was left wishing for more. That’s a good thing. Ms. DiPasqua will be an author whose books I’ll be looking for in the future.Suzanne is the object of Leo’s attention. They met when she was 10 and Leo was 12. Her dad was the family doctor and Leo was the heir to the Dukedom. They became inseparable friends as children. The relationship changed as they matured, becoming more intimate. But an heir to the Dukedom and a commoner don’t make for “Happy Ever After”. Alright, stopping at this point because I don’t want to ruin the rest of the book, even though I’m pretty sure you’ve already deduced the outcome. It’s the manner in which Leo goes about achieving the outcome he wants that is so entertaining.Recommend this to anyone 18 and older because of explicit sexual content. | 5 | Fun, Sensual Read | 1,387,756,800 | 12 23, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 0989195708 | Donna Z | [
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] | I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.This is a first for me. With all the paranormal and fantasy books I’ve read this was the first book to feature dragons for me, and what a great book to start with on my venture into the world of dragons!From the first clashing of swords, and the murder of two innocent people that leaves a child orphaned, I was hooked. THE WINGS OF DRAGONS is a debut novel for Josh and I think he does a wonderful job on his first YA novel. While this is the first book in The Dragoon Saga series it could be read as a standalone novel. There is no major cliffhanger at the end of the book but having become captivated by a couple of the sub-characters I’m happy to know there will be future books to feed my need to know what became of them.Have to admit I wasn’t too impressed with Iren as the hero in the first few chapters of the book. He comes off as immature for an 18 year old boy. Sure, I felt some sympathy for him because of the way he’s treated by everyone simply because he’s left handed. Couldn't help thinking that mistreated or not this 18 year old male acted like a 12 year old jerk with all the pranks he liked to play. Then I consider the fact that Iren has been more or less on his own most of his young life. He’s been shut away in a tower with only the painting of a dragon to keep him company; it becomes clear why he would be immature. That’s the beauty of this book. I’m presented with a hero I don’t like and by the end of the story I’m in love with him.The latest prank of Iren goes horribly wrong and almost kills the heir to the throne. It’s the last straw and Iren is sentenced to death by King Azuluu. Here is where the true adventure begins. It starts with Iren being saved by the most unlikely duo. The Captain of the Guard, Amroth Angustion, is determined to have Iren by his side on a mission to eradicate the Quokivar. Amroth includes his most loyal officer, Sergeant Balear, on the mission, (btw, Balear HATES Iren, considers him a “left-handed demon child”). Now while Amroth’s plans don’t include a drunken crone named Rondel Thara tagging along on the trip, she is determined not to be left behind. These four improbable companions take the reader on a journey filled to the brim with unexpected twists, heart wrenching betrayals, and astonishing revelations. OK, bet you’re wondering, where are the dragons? I’m going to have to let Rondel explain it all to you because the old crone is the expert on them. Besides I don’t want to ruin one of the many surprises you are going to be treated to.Was the book perfect? No, there were a few instances where I would come away from a scene and wonder, why in the heck would they do that? For instance Iren is held captive, in a cage, in the middle of the forest, while his is unconscious the whole time. The minute he wakes up, he’s released from the cage. Sorry, that didn’t make a lot of sense. Did the book’s intriguing storyline outweigh the occasional moments that seemed a little off? Without a single doubt!It’s easy for me to RECOMMEND this excellent tale to anyone 14 and older. Beware though, there are some violent battle scenes. | 4 | A YA FANTASY FILLED WITH HEROIC ADVENTURE | 1,391,385,600 | 02 3, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 0989305309 | Donna Z | [
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] | Brown has once again delivered. This, the second book in the series, is a fitting follow up to "The Legend of the Bloodstone (Time Walkers)". It's pretty obvious she is a student of history because she incorporates it so well in unexpected ways into a time travel fantasy.We join Maggie and Winn with their small band of outcast two years after the events in "The Legend of the Bloodstone".Maggie and Winn struggle to find a place to call home for not only themselves and their daughter, Kwetii, but also Winn's two brothers, a sister, a nephew, and Rebecca, a young English girl, who was saved by Makedewa, Winn's youngest Powhatan brother, during the 1622 Massacre. Trying to avoid the English and not completely trusting the Paspahegh people they have to move frequently trying to keep their small family alive.Marcus makes a surprise appearance in 1624 looking for not only Maggie but his son, Benjamin. Maggie had thought she had sent Benjamin to the future to his father but he never showed up. Maggie, Winn, and Benjamin are a complicated threesome since for a short time Maggie was married to Benjamin. A time during which she thought her Indian husband, Winn, was dead.Ok, now comes the hard part for me not to spoil the twist and turns that so makes this a book worth reading. So forgive me for being vague from this point on. :) Hey, you don't really want me to ruin the surprises for you. They're part of the fun. Let's just say that from the time Marcus shows up back in Maggie's life the relationship between Maggie and Winn once again becomes completed.Maggie struggles even more with trying to fit her twenty-first century feminine mentality with the realities of living in the seventeenth century. Meanwhile Winn has his own struggle trying to decide where he fits with his mixed heritage.As a nice little subplot Makedewa and Rebecca dance around their attraction for each other. Rebecca has some pretty serious issues.Expect plot twists, anger over lies, anguish, sorrow and a broken heart or two. Also expect to thoroughly enjoy the read!Would recommend this book to anyone. | 4 | Yes, you will want to read this | 1,382,227,200 | 10 20, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 0989305325 | Donna Z | [
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] | Wow! Did I mention Wow? Do not go into this book thinking you are just going to be reading a cool paranormal about time travel. It is all of that but so much more. Prepare yourself for a trip to the early 1600's that will bring danger, heartache, deep joy and a love that defies racial hatred.We begin our journey into the past with Maggie who is firmly grounded in the present or at least in the near present year of 2012. She is grief stricken over the loss of her beloved grandpa who had raised her. Marcus, an old family friend that lives on her grandpa's farm in Virginia while not family is the closest she has to it.While cleaning out the old barn on the property she comes across some unusual near black stones with a strange deep red blood like vein running through the stones. Her whole existence and life as she knows it changes when she picks up one of the stones with her blood smeared hand from a small cut. As her world fades and pain, confusion, fear and darkness settles in she is transported back to 1621. As she slowly comes to her senses from what she surmises was an exceptionally deep sleep she is confronted with a world that makes no sense. A bear attack, a rescue by an amazingly lean muscled piece of male Indian perfection with blue eyes no less causes Maggie to decides she is still trapped in a dream. A dream that becomes a nightmare as she begins to realize there is no waking up from the situation she has fallen into.Winn has known of Time Walkers his whole life. His own father is one. Regardless, Winn has sworn to the leader of the Paspahegh people to immediately kill any he should come across. But when one turns out to be a read haired female beauty he ignores his vow and saves her instead. His decision to keep Maggie as his slave sets off a chain of events that will put both of their lives in danger and change the path of his family.The rich details of every day life in the 1600's by both the natives and the colonist makes the characters in the book believable and come alive. With this novel you have the paranormal mixed with historical content. A fascinating combination.Highly recommend this to anyone. | 5 | A series worth reading | 1,382,054,400 | 10 18, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1250036283 | Donna Z | [
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] | From the first few paragraphs you are sucked into this post-apocalyptic adventure and you don't want to put it down until the last page is turned. I've been left with an intense need to get my hands on the next book in the series as soon as it's on the selves.In a world where only children are left after an alien race, the Assembly, enslaves the entire adult population there is only one thing Holt and his dog, Max, try to do and that is survive.The children that survive the invasion have a clock ticking down on their stint of freedom. Once their brain matures into adulthood around the age of 20 or 21 they too will become enslaved. Only the "Heedless", of which Holt is one, are immune to the call of the "Tone".Holt, in his roll as a bounty hunter captures Mira Tooms and while taking her back to "Midnight City" rescues a little girl, Zoey from an alien space ship crash. The mystery surrounding Zoey and her unusual powers take a back set to the trio trying to stay alive and avoid capture on their journey. Holt wants to stay detached from the other two especially Mira but his innate honor and growing attachment to the girls causes an alliance to form that becomes so much more that friendship. Holt and Mira begin to suspect Zoey is important to the world as a means of fighting against the Assembly.An edge of you seat emotional ride. Highly addictive and a must read. The details in the story are so graphic it's like watching a movie in your mind unfold while you are reading. Would recommend to anyone any age even though this is a YA book. | 5 | A must read for post-apocalyptic | 1,381,190,400 | 10 8, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1402283873 | Donna Z | [
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] | A cute short story with lots of mishaps and laughter. The cast of characters in the book are reminiscent of friends and family we all have in our lives....crazy. What starts out as a simple trip home for Kate to be the maid of honor at her cousin Lisa's wedding turns into a comical misadventure.Ms. London takes two strangers, Kate and Joe, both in New York, both headed for Seattle for entirely different but equally important reasons. Kate has to be there in time for her cousin's wedding. Joe has to be there on a certain date to meet his new boss for his "chance of a life time job". Throw in a blizzard across the midsection of the country and a pending air traffic controller strike and you end up with something from "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles". Both Kate and Joe begin to wonder if fate has a hand in their meeting. A humorous, light, quick read. | 4 | A Fun Quick Read | 1,384,128,000 | 11 11, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1423144341 | Donna Z | [
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] | Take a deep breath before you start this book because once you start reading you're going to be so busy keeping up with the action you won't have time later. Ms. Chima delivers a story that draws you in within the first two pages. She is wonderful in building believable characters with dialogue true to teens.Loved Jonah at his introduction at age seven as he fights to survive the Thorn Hill Massacre. A horrendous event that keeps on giving to all of the survivors but not in a good way. Further captivates me as he grows into a teen that is aged beyond his years. At seventeen wrestles with growing shame and bitterness over unique magical gifts or as he thinks of them, curses, he is compelled to use in his roll as a member of Nightshade. It's so well written you feel his anguish, his confusion over what is morally right or wrong. Niggling distrust begins to eat at him with Gabriel, who is the leader and founder of Nightshade and the school Anchorage, an institution that houses the surviving children of the massacre. Believes because of his deadly abilities he has to push everyone away to save them. Only his brother Kenzie, another damaged survivor, is allowed any type of closeness.Kenzie is another favorite of mine with his sarcastic humor and stubbornness to give in to physical limitations. Tells it like it is good, bad or ugly. There is a song in the story written by Kenzie that had me chuckling the next day every time I thought of it. Think everyone will fall in love with fifteen year old Kenzie.Emma's character is another person that you might expect to see walking the streets she is so well written. Jonah thinks of her as being "hardwired wild". Love that description! A lost soul easy to empathize with considering all the hard knocks she's weathered her whole life. She's pulled into the mysteries surrounding the massacre as well as into the life of Jonah.A wonderful fast paced YA story that is difficult to put down once started. Would recommend to anyone over the age of 12, adults included. Can't wait for the next book in the series. Will definitely be reading the first three books in the series. | 5 | A YA book worth reading even if you are an adult | 1,382,745,600 | 10 26, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1480219851 | Donna Z | [
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] | This is one series you must add to your TBR list if you haven't already started reading the Rylee's Adamson series. Priceless is book 1 and it's amazing! Be aware none of the books are stand-alone and thank goodness for that. Once I began reading did not want to put it down. It's so fast paced and something new and dangerous seems to pop up every other page you turn. This book sucks you in and hangs on.You've got to love Rylee. When she was 16 tragedy struck while she was watching her younger sister, Berget, at the park. Ten years later she is still feeling the guilt of not saving her sister and has dedicated her life to finding the lost children no one else can find. In her quest to find children she runs across every conceivable supernatural you can imagine and some I'd never heard of before. She's a Tracker which means she can find anyone but she only searches for children. Rylee is also an Immune which comes in handy as witches try spells out pretty regularly on her. She's tough, an amazing fighter with a sword, not above using torture to get answers, and always has a smart-mouth comeback no matter how dire the situation she finds herself in. Love that!It's not bad enough she feels guilty over the loss of her sister but for the last ten years the FBI Agent, Liam O'Shea, has hounded Rylee believing her to be the one that killed Berget even thought no body was ever found. O'Shea has been an obstacle more than once on Rylee's "salvages" as she calls them. And this new salvage Rylee goes on O'Shea becomes much more than just a nuisance. Nope, not going to reveal anything else about that just know there are more twist in this story than you usually find in three or four stories.Subtle humor and not so subtle permeates the story. Rylee's pet werewolf, Alex, is hilarious and makes you want to give him a big squeezing hug for his cuteness and lovability. Rylee calls him "the golden retriever version of a werewolf--loving and faithful."Would recommend this book and series over and over to anyone that loves a well written paranormal. Definitely not a YA book. If you're squeamish want to warn you there are intense fight scenes, F bombs, and little bits of steamy hints at sex. Enjoy! | 5 | This first book in the Rylee Adamson series is a must read! | 1,383,436,800 | 11 3, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1480257176 | Donna Z | [
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] | Wasn't sure what to expect when I began to read "Illuminating Gracie". What a Treat! It's a YA book that should be read by any one young or old (like me ;-)) You'll find humor, self-doubt, mystery, and plenty of angel against demon action. Gracie is a very believable teenager that many if not all can identify with. Time after time something she either said, thought or did triggered a memory that had me nodding and saying to myself "that is so totally me when I was a teen". It has a wonderful message to anyone young or older that should be taken to heart. But it also has plenty of suspense and action. I would, will and have recommend "Illuminating Gracie" to any and everyone. Read and enjoy! | 5 | Not just a YA book, a read for anyone, any age. | 1,380,067,200 | 09 25, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1481026445 | Donna Z | [
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] | Vigilante of Shadows draws a person in within the first few pages. Set in England and moves into Scotland with the action. It's well written and Aodhan Drummond is a delicious Demon who also happens to be an ancient Scottish Celtic warrior. What's not to love about this man? His struggles to live by his own standard of honor makes for an interesting situation when he meets Detective Arianwen. A threat from his past becomes an immediate problem for the both of them. A host of supernatural beings make an appearance through out the book. I'm excited to read the next chapter in their story with the next book. Would recommend this book to anyone that likes mystery, betrayal, a little gore (maybe that should be a lot of gore) and a love story that has a different twist. | 4 | A delicious Demon to read about | 1,380,153,600 | 09 26, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1484054172 | Donna Z | [
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] | This second book in the Rylee Adamson series is every bit as fascinating and action packed as the first book. Within moments of starting to read the spell this series cast has me back in its thrall. It’s hard to lay the book down because there never seems to be a safe stopping point. Every page I turn lures me to the next page. There is a flow to the dialogue and the way the story is written that has my eyes speed over the pages. So many supernatural characters appear throughout the story it’s like attending a similar on the life styles and habits of creatures not able to be seen by human eyes.Rylee is going to face one tough decision at the very beginning of this novel. To save a friend or to save an unknown child. Since she is a Tracker and that is what she does, save lost or stolen children, this going to be a hard call. But being Rylee she thinks she can do it all. A mountain size complication is thrown into the mix when Rylee learns that she didn’t get off as scott-free as she had thought from her last salvage. She is going to have to save herself before the list of everyone else that needs saving can be attended to. To complicate this even more Agent Liam O’Shea pushing himself into her salvage whether she wants him there or not. A boiling stew of attraction on both sides gives a delicious intimate touch to their struggles to do a job and keep their hands off each other. Rylee faces every test with courage, sometimes foolishly so, and a snarky sense of humor I adore.O’Shea and Rylee’s werewolf, Alex, have a few problems of their own. One little slip of paying attention to details by all involved results in a situation with O’Shea that is going to change everything in his life. This major mistake is also going to disrupt a long standing friendship Rylee has with a witch in unforeseen ways. Even though Alex is a dangerous risk to have around anyone that isn’t an Immune like Rylee, he is one werewolf that would be impossible for me to turn my back on. His antics and comments result in a constant smile and several laugh out loud moments.So easy for me to HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book to anyone 18 and older. | 5 | WONDERFUL SECOND BOOK IN THE SERIES! | 1,402,617,600 | 06 13, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1484823710 | Donna Z | [
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] | Definitely enjoyed this contemporary romance. In the beginning of the book your emotions are immediately ripped by the horror of Jethro's (Jet) abuse at the hands of his father as a young boy. Then if you're not raw enough emotionally you get a double dose with the heartbreaking background story of Jamin's brother, Ryan. But don't think the entire novel is going to be a downer because it's not.Yes, Jasmin and Jet are crippled emotionally by their past but neither one are wallowing in "poor me" misery throughout the entire book. They are attracted to each other immediately. But while Jasmin fights it from the start fearing the dangerous line of work Jet is in Jet foolishly thinks he can just pursue Jasmin for a few hot nights of sex then forget her.You'll find humor that will have you chuckling out loud one minute then get hit with a sensuous heat wave from the attraction between the two.I would recommend this book to anyone that loves a good contemporary romance that contains believable characters. | 5 | Heart felt contemporary romance worth reading | 1,381,276,800 | 10 9, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1495268810 | Donna Z | [
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] | Book two in the Unfiltered Series is every bit as captivating as UNFILTERED AND UNLAWFUL. Honestly, once I started reading I did not put it down until the book was completed. UNFILTERED AND UNKNOWN is more of a straight romance read than book one was. But it has the same depth of realism and emotions that is starting to be a trademark for the series. Dillon’s tale has a very different feel to it than Sasha and Adams, which is to only be expected with a different author penning the story. The concept of the series is so unique that it’s going to be a pleasurable surprise as each a new book is released.If you’re not aware of how this series came about the short story is; twelve friends; a girl’s night out; an idea to write a series together; oh, and I believe there was a mention of alcohol being involved. ;) However the idea was conceived, the results are turning out to be impressive. They have taken a base storyline that involves twelve people being witnesses to the murder of a drug dealer, and then splitting the huge amount of drug money he was hauling around. Twelve witnesses each with their own story of “what happened next” to be told, and twelve authors to tell those tales. Genius! With so many different authors it will make each story have its own unique voice in the telling.While Dillon is a delish piece of man flesh Ms. Jaymes doesn’t make him invincible. Dillon comes across as real, with reactions and emotions you would expect from a twenty-three year old male. His awkwardness in expressing feelings is endearing. We are given hints of a horrible childhood he’s not willing to share even with his best friend, Savannah, who he’s in love with. Having been given hints of Dillon’s background story I’m hopefully there will be a future story more focused on him in the future. And longer, Please!Savannah is more of a mystery to me. It’s not that she’s unbelievable, because she is very easy too relate with. Come on, who wants to be just one in a long string of forgettable one-night-stands when if there is a possibilities of being friends, thereby having Dillon long term. We’re just not given as much information as to her personal story. I do like the way the book is written in first person with alternating perspectives from both Dillon and Savannah.If you’ve not give this series a try, do yourself a favor and do so!Highly RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older because of some luscious mature content. | 5 | A SERIES WELL WORTH READING | 1,391,904,000 | 02 9, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1496114426 | Donna Z | [
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] | I received this book from the author in exchange an honest review.For me Sci-Fi has always held a certain fascination because I’m one of those people that truly wants to believe there are other worlds out there populated by aliens with mind-blowing abilities. With THE PROPHECY OF ARCADIA I was presented with plenty of aliens with amazing powers and they were located right here on Earth.In the Prologue we are 115 years in the past and giving a tiny glimpse of tragic events that cost the lives of millions of Arcadians. These events set in motion a plan that is about to come to fruition in our present time with the help of teenage Prodigies and the fulfillment of The Prophecy. But as with all so called good plans made in the past given enough time and new generations to carry out what was intended and you are going to end up with some major hiccups. Of course it’s these deviations from the original path that makes for interesting stories.THE PROPHECY OF ARCADIA is told from three different points of view and all are in first person. There is Alexia, our seventeen year old heroine; Sam (Samantha), one of her teen protectors; and Matt, another one of the six teen Prodigies that are assigned to keep Alexia safe. It was interesting to read the different characters take on each of the incidents that kept popping up and how it related to them personally. It was pretty clear that even alien teens live lives of angst (lots of angst) and drama just as Earthlings do.Alexia has been kept in the dark all her life about the role she will play in a prophecy. She thinks that the six “cousins” are family and her best friends are exactly what they seem. But in reality her whole life has been a lie. Course as you get towards the end of the book you find out that lies and secrets are more the norm and the truth is the hardest thing to find in any of the kids’ lives. While it was nice to have a background established for both the protagonists and antagonists, it did seem to take a bit longer than normal to get to the meat of the story. I personally would have liked to have seen more action taken place even by the middle of the book as opposed to it all taking place in the last twenty percent of the story. While I enjoyed the different characters in the novel the kids came across as being more in the college age group instead of being teenagers. Maybe things are different when teens attend a private school in Santa Barbara but I don’t know many teens that attend parties wearing suit and ties, going out for after dinner drinks on a date, or everyone in school having fake IDs so they can go to adult nightclubs. Now if all the characters had been in college, say a couple of years, a lot of the scenes wouldn't have felt “off” to me.As a whole the story was intriguing, with lots of foreshadowing of things to come in the next book in the series. You need to be aware that this book ends on a major cliffhanger. Since this first book in the series spent a lot of time devoted to background stories for everyone I'm hoping that from this point on future books will throw us into the middle of plenty of action and heroic deeds.I did enjoy THE PROPHECY OF ARCADIA but I think YA readers need to be aware there are scenes alluding to sex between teens, underage drinking is common, and the use of fake IDs to get into clubs.Recommend to anyone 17 and older. | 4 | YA that's a little rough around the edges | 1,400,716,800 | 05 22, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1499143109 | Donna Z | [
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] | Well ladies have your fan ready. You are definitely going to need it after you read some of the sizzling hot sexcapades that go on between Cass and Dev. As with the first three books in the series, UNFILTERED & UNHINGED is a very fast read that will entertain you along the way. If you’re not familiar with the Unfiltered series you should really get acquainted. I’ve enjoyed each novella that has been released so far.It’s a pretty cool concept for the series. Start out with a story that involves twelve different people witnessing a murder that they then agree to cover up. Oh, as an added bonus they each walk away with over a hundred thousand dollars in drug money to insure no one later goes to the police. What we are left with is twelve different stories of how each person copes with the aftermath, and the money. The fact that each participant’s story is written by a different author is another cool aspect of the series. With a different author on each tale we are presented with a unique voice for each witness involved.Cass is one of the baristas at The Coffee Cave where the crime took place. After that horrible night she doesn’t take her cash and run like a lot of the others because she has a twin brother that is in a load of trouble with a schizzo named Wrex. Cass ends up racing her bike in Wrex’s illegal sideshow races to pay off Liam’s gambling depts. Problem is Wrex doesn’t want Cass to be able to pay off anything. He wants her and not money. As a little insurance to make sure she can’t race and then be further in a hole he has her beloved bike trashed. Enter smoking hot mechanic Dev. Let’s just say he gets his hands on more than Cass’s ride and she’s not fighting.Love the way the series takes twelve different people from all walks of life and turns their ordinary lives upside down. Now I’m not saying they have perfect lives to begin with, that’s what makes them so ordinary.While each story can be read as a stand-a-long novella it would be a disservice to yourself to do so. They’re short and fast to read so there is no real excuse to not start and the beginning and catch-up.RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and over. | 4 | MOTORCYCLES AND A STUDMUFFIN, WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE? | 1,398,124,800 | 04 22, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1925086550 | Donna Z | [
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] | Good take on the emotions of a teenage girl that's had her world destroyed and rearranged. A.M. Hudson states in the beginning of her book we need to understand this story is about the growth of Ara through out this series beginning with the tragedy she has to find a way to learn to live with. She is very believable as a teenage girl dealing with one life altering situation after another. Teens are so emotional and mercurial and Ara could be the poster child for teen girls.From the first introduction of David you get the feeling there is more to him than what you see on the surface. It's easy to understand Ara's immediate attraction to him. As the book goes on and his character's back story is told I found myself torn between liking him and not feeling too sympathetic towards him. Especially once I learn the reason for the hate his brother feels for him.Mike is a much easier male in Ara's life to cozy up to for me. There may not be the mystery, danger and sheer magnetism David oozes but he has proven himself as a true friend to Ara her whole life. Also the fact that he is an Aussie surfer with an amazing bod doesn't hurt either.While the story did keep my attention have to admit that for me there was just a little too much teen volatility and angst going on. Found myself becoming impatient with her. But that could just be me and my personal taste in what I like to see in the personality of the lead female in a book.There is enough action, twists, turns, as well as danger to the novel to make it worth the read so that you can make up your own mind about the series.Would not recommend for anyone under 14. | 3 | Worth checking out if you like Vampires and teens | 1,380,412,800 | 09 29, 2013 |
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] | Second book in the Order of the Black Swan is a FASCINATING work that introduces us to many new characters, some that play major roles in THE WITCH'S DREAM and some that are going to be major players in future books. Ms. Danann is masterful at fluidly bringing in new personal to enhance the current novel, while making their appearance entirely plausible and relevant to future stories. Even though there are starting to be a host of personalities to keep up with, I love the fact Ms. Danann doesn't abandon the original heroes and heroines that drew us into loving the books in the first place, the four original members of the Black Swan team.Have to admit Elora and Ram are still my favorite in the series. Ram is just too deliciously playful, and sensually, thoughtfully loving to be anything but number one. Ms. Danann's development of personalities for each of the characters in her books is second to none. Dialogue is so clever, and emotions are so well delivered the inhabitants of her novels come to life.While reading THE WITCH'S DREAM you are going to be treated to:1) Astonishing new dimensions.2) An explanation of the nature and make-up of various demons, (this is where you are going to be introduced to Deliverance; Love this demon!).3) Ram and Elora's wedding.4) Become enchanted by Ram's little sister, Aelsong and get a peek at a possible mate for her (a mate that is a member of a long time enemy of the elves, a future Fairy king named Prince Duff).5) A crisis for Kay and his fiancée, Katrina.6) A hilarious mission Elora, Ram, and Baka go on involving a werewolf (were once again we are introduced to new characters, Harry and Stalkson Gray).7) Watch the drama play out for Storm, Litha, and Deliverance.8) And last but not least we meet two more members of the Order of the Black Swan, members sure to have huge roles to play in the future, Heaven and Glendennon Catch (Glen).A lot for one book? NOT!! Every subplot works its way into the main story-line and makes sense. Makes more than just sense, it makes for a much better understanding of the series as a whole and builds a rich and detailed world that this book and all future books will be written about.RECOMMEND, RECOMMEND, RECOMMEND!! Not for anyone under 18 due to sexual content and language. | 5 | WONDERFUL SECOND BOOK IN THE SERIES! | 1,388,188,800 | 12 28, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1933320648 | Donna Z | [
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] | Another winner in the Order of the Black Swan series! If you haven’t read any books in this series do yourself a favor and start with book one, MY FAMILIAR STRANGER, and read all of them in order. MOONLIGHT is fourth in the series and is every bit as engaging as the first three books. A fast read that is filled with everything I love in a book, laugh out loud humor, danger, true love and always unexpected twists.Any time you read one of Ms. Danann’s books expect to find yourself falling in love with her characters. Her skill at delivering dialogue that flows is exceptional! Sure, some of the characters use pretty vulgar language (Ram) but it’s not out of context and it’s usually funny (Ram). The characters in MOONLIGHT, whether they are main ones or subs, each have their own little quirks and personality traits. They feel like real people that might be living somewhere on this earth. I want them to be real!I’ve read a few reviews that complain that there is too much going on in each of the Black Swan books. How is that even possible? To me the fact that there are multiple subplots going on behind the main storyline is what makes each book flow into the next book in the series. Take for instance in MOONLIGHT we are going to be treated to the main storyline about Stalkson Grey who is the alpha leader of a large pack of werewolves. His pack is facing a serious problem that is going to need help from both current and retired members of The Order to solve. While this is going on there is going to be a surprise concerning Sol, head of Jefferson Unit, which is going to give Glen a unique opportunity within The Order. If this isn’t enough five French speaking vampires appear on the scene and are going to be instrumental in helping Baka. Also I can’t forget Ram and Elora have a major upheaval in their lives. Then we are treated to Storm and Litha’s amazing twist. Now if you haven’t read the first three books I’ve probably already lost you, which is why it is necessary to read the series in order.Every book in the Black Swan Series draws me in from the first few pages and hangs on to me, keeping me turning pages excited to see what could possibly happen next.Highly RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older. | 5 | HIGHLY RECOMMEND! | 1,388,793,600 | 01 4, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1933320664 | Donna Z | [
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] | A definite WIN, WIN!! Found myself once more swept into the lives of members of the Black Swan, assorted allies and my favorite demon Deliverance. For me one of the best things about this series is that Ms. Danann doesn’t abandon the characters I came to love in MY FAMILIAR STRANGER. She has thankfully seen that Elora, Ram, Storm, and Kay (Kay is included to a lesser degree), continue have rolls to play in each of the books in the series. Even as new protagonists come on the scene old friends are not forgotten.GATHERING STORM, fifth book in the series, gives insight into what happened in Stagsnare dimension moments after Elora was pushed, by Monq, into the interdimensional travel machine. Ralengclans are not going to give up the search for Elora. While the Ralengclans perfect plans for attack in the Loti dimension (dimension Elora ends up with the Black Swan), Deliverance makes a monumental mistake while transporting Storm through the passes. Glen is acting Sovereign of the Jefferson Unit and he is going to be faced with challenges that would have been extreme complications even for Sol. Have an interesting situation come up between Rosie and Glen, and that’s all I’m giving you on the storylines. Mean, yeah, but as usual there are so many twist and turns throughout the novel that to give you more would ruin the surprises.Humor, unexpected revelations, emotional involvement with characters, and exquisite details are only a few of the elements that make this series a must read. If you enjoy the paranormal that is explained in such a way that it seems reasonable, then you will love this series as much as I do.Highly RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older. Contains sexual situations, violence, and extreme language. | 5 | ONE OF THE BEST SERIES OUT THERE! | 1,388,793,600 | 01 4, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 193332077X | Donna Z | [
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] | Enthralled is such a lovely word and I finally get to use it. I am completely, without a doubt, enthralled with THE ORDER OF THE BLACK SWAN series. Book one in the series, MY FAMILIAR STRANGER, is an amazing start to a new series for me. Suppose it would be classified as an urban fantasy containing creatures from across the full spectrum of the supernatural. To say I’m thrilled to have discovered Victoria Danann would be a vast understatement.Victoria’s characters, Elora, Storm, Ram, and Kay come to life in the tale she weaves. She gives us an elite team of warriors, from the Order of the Black Swan, that become the friends, protectors, and family of a displaced stranger, Elora. Kay, as one of the four main characters in the series, isn’t as well explored as the others but Victoria gives us enough insight into his personality that you get the impression he won’t always be a minor player in future books. Elora engages sympathy within the first few pages of the book. Storm is impressive with his compassion and strict sense of honor, but he comes off, to me, as a little stuffy and rigid. Rammel Hawking, Ram, is without a doubt my favorite. Ram is the type of male hero I personally love. He’s more than a bit of a rascal when it comes to the ladies (a very bad boy), with an Irish accent, and an Irish sense of fun and wit. Can’t say he is the most mature male in the story but that just adds to his charm. The thing is each and every person written into the story is believable in the rolls they play. Even the sub-characters are interesting in their own right.The world and characters Victoria has created reminds me of the writings of such authors as J.R. Ward, Laura Adrian, and Sherrilyn Kenyon, all authors I love. Victoria Danann is every bit as good in constructing memorable worlds and populating them with marvelous inhabitants.RECOMMEND is such a feeble word to describe how sincerely I believe you should read this series. It is a very fast read, mainly because you won’t want to put it down. Has no slow point that you are going to want to scan through so you can get to something more interesting.RECOMMEND to readers 18 and older because of wonderful sensual love scenes….oh, yeah….and some pretty graphic violence. Like how I managed to get RECOMMEND in twice?....three times…. | 5 | A MUST READ!!! | 1,387,065,600 | 12 15, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 193332080X | Donna Z | [
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] | The Order of the Black Swan series continues to deliver amazing books! THE SUMMONER’S TALE, third book in the series, maintains the high quality read I’ve come to expect out of Ms. Danann. Make sure you read the books in order so you don’t miss out on any of the information provided in every novel that builds a more complete picture of each person and scenario written about. Point in case, in this novel we are informed of what happened to Thelonious M. Monq after he pushes Elora into the “grinder”, as Elora calls it, where she vanishes from the Stagsnare Dimension and is delivered to the Earth Plane X – Loti Dimension. Sounds like Elora hasn’t heard the last from the assassins in her home dimension from intentions expressed by the leader in charge of the overthrow of the ruling house of Laiwynn.We are treated to two main plots in THE SUMMONER’S TALE. One story-line we follow involves Baka and his personal assistant, Heaven. Baka heads the Black Swan’s new task force, the Great Inversion Task. Black Swan knights are going to have to transition from eliminating vampire to curing them and Baka is charged with overseeing all phases of the operation. Heaven, his personal assistant, is turning out to be a challenge. While Baka is captivated by Heaven, she makes it pretty clear she detests him. Baka ends up in a horrific plight and Heaven realizes maybe there is more to her hatred of Baka than she realized and more to the ex-vampire himself. Aelsong and Rue help her in a twist that is as delicious as it’s surprising.The second story-line pertains to Elora and Blackie and their discovery of an ancient dolmen and a pack of wild wolves. In all honesty this story-line is the one that pulled me in the most probably because I simply can’t get enough of anything that involves Elora, Ram, and the rest of the original B-Team. I’m not going to going into any more details on the Elora and wolves’ angle because to me the fun in reading a book is all the surprising twist and turns that unfold.On a side note, this one little line, that would be easy to miss, is tantalizing in the possibilities it presents; “….mysterious someone that Simon, Sol and others in similar positions reported to.” Will this mystery person make an appearance in a future book? That’s what’s so great about Ms. Danann’s writing, each book contains tidbits that are either explained in future tales or becomes a story in itself. Storm is going to be presented a few surprises of his own that are going to make major changes in his life once again.This is one series you DO NOT WANT TO MISS!!! Highly recommend to anyone over 18. Contains sensual, sexual content and graphic language. | 5 | DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS SERIES! | 1,388,275,200 | 12 29, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1933320834 | Donna Z | [
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] | Yep, still in love with the Order of the Black Swan series! A TALE OF TWO KINGDOMS, sixth in the series, was as engrossing as the previous five stories. Expect the Unexpected should be the theme of this series.A TALE OF TWO KINGDOMS may be a novella but it is huge in the amount of information it provides the reader. This is a series that must be read in order. This is a series that must be read, period.Finally we have the story of Aelsong, (Song) and Duff, (future King of the fae). They first meet in THE WITCH’S DREAM, book two of the series. It’s now one year later and Duff has decided enough is enough and the ongoing cold war between the elves and the fae in never going to end. Song is his mate and he can no longer live without her. While Duff is making his plans to be with Song, Glen is off on a secret mission for Elora to find out what started the war between the fae and the elves. Glen takes Rosie with him but a quest for truth on the war turns into more as Glen and Rosie face some truths of their own.Yes, this is the story of Song and Duff but as always there are many sub-plots involved in the tale. We learn a few important facts about the council that governs the many different dimensions connected to earth. Angel Kellareal is going to play a larger role in this story than in previous ones. Old friends from previous books make their contributions to the storyline and I’m always so happy to see Ms. Danann include them in all the stories. Hate it when I become emotionally invested in the characters of the first few books of a series then, POOF, they disappear never to return in a major way. With this one little novella so many questions answered and so many possibilities for future books are created. LOVE IT!!HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone over the age of 18 due to sexual content and the use language. | 5 | SONG AND DUFF'S STORY, A WINNER! | 1,389,398,400 | 01 11, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1937823105 | Donna Z | [
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] | Having come into the "My Immortals" series with this book which is 5th in the series would recommend you start at the beginning with the first book. I definitely will be looking for the first 4 books in the series!The story of Addison, a junior in college at U.C. San Diego, and the bizarre turn her life takes when she is kidnapped by Infante, a mage, is intense. Her meeting with Harsh and Kaynan is as instrumental in her life altering changes as her kidnapping. Addison's struggle with what happened to her as a prisoner is one that any woman can identify with. Her initial denial of the mind blowing shift in reality as she knew it her whole life would be a typical human response and very believable. Addison's emerging feelings for one of her saviors is a major focus in the book.Danger, intriguing characters, hot sex scenes, good story line makes this book well worth the read. Would definitely recommend this to anyone that is into the paranormal. | 4 | Worth the read | 1,380,499,200 | 09 30, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | 1939193923 | Donna Z | [
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] | A must read if you are a MIDNIGHT BREED fan! This book is amazing in the details it gives. If you've not read this series would recommend you go ahead buy this book but save it to read until AFTER you have read the series. Lots of spoilers. Come-on.....if you haven't read the series what the heck are you waiting for?!?!Ms Adrian creates an entire race of beings that has managed to stay hidden from humans for centuries. Reading this Companion's like reading an anthropological thesis on the Breed and Breedmate. The sheer amount of details provided on this race of vampires convinces me they're out there and Ms Adrian has had the astonishing good fortune of being allowed into their society and report on it. (It's a joke guys, I don't really believe this........maybe)As an extra bonus we finally find out how Gideon and Savannah met. Ever wonder why Gideon doesn't fight with the other members of the Order? All is explained in the Novella: A TOUCH OF MIDNIGHT. The back story on Gideon is heartrending but it's nice to have that back story. Don't know why but I had Gideon pictured in my mind as a real nerd. Not just a computer nerd....he just always seemed to be less than the other members of the Order to me. WOW! Not after reading his and Savannah's story. He just fought his way to a fav of mine.Savannah's life story, while not a bed of roses is not unheard of in this day and age, makes her feel like an average college student. OK, a brilliant college student with psychometric abilities. Was surprised at how young she was when her and Gideon met. Young in years with an old soul. Savannah stumbles onto an old enemy of Gideon when she discovers an ancient sword. An enemy Gideon didn't even realize he had. Oh, he knows about the sword just not the true roll the sword played in the tragedy that involved his family. When Gideon's foe targets Savannah it becomes a race for Gideon to save Savannah's life. Course there's plenty of Savannah saving Gideon going on too. Loved this novella!THE MIDNIGHT BREED SERIES COMPANION will keep the true fan enthralled for days. Gonna want to keep it handy in-case you need reminded of who is who, or who did what while you are reading through the series and any future books in the series. And future books are promised!This book is more than a winner, it's a must have if you are into the series. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! | 5 | HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Amazing amount of information! | 1,384,560,000 | 11 16, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B002Q893CK | Donna Z | [
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] | I've had my Jumbo LapDesk for a few weeks now and I love it. It's the perfect size for my large laptop. Most lapdesk come with one large cushion to soften the weight of whatever you are working with on the desktop, but this one has been split into two separate cushions. Having the space between the two helps to help keep my legs cooler when working for long periods of time. If you've ever sat and held your laptop directly on your legs you know how hot that can get.There is also these two trays at the top of the desk that are perfect for holding pens, corrector ribbon, or any other small paraphernalia I seems to have to have whenever I'm writing or typing. And for added storage there are two zippered pockets on the bottom, between the cushions. I've been very satisfied with the product and can easily recommend it to anyone that would like a larger area to work with that most LapDesk do. | 5 | Perfect size for laptop | 1,400,371,200 | 05 18, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00513PJ20 | Donna Z | [
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] | Another wonderful story from Kate Daniels’ world this time featuring Andrea and Raphael. While this may be a novella it’s big on importance in the whole scheme of past and future books. It’s hard for me to find a paranormal series that is as consistently entertaining as this one has been for me. Uniqueness has come to be expected whenever I read one of these stories and I’m never disappointed.Being fascinated by all things Raphael I was thrilled to read a novella devoted to him and Andrea. Andrea is more the focal point of this tale, but there is more than enough Raphael to keep me happy. MAGIC MORNS takes up where MAGIC STRIKES left off in the pursuit of Andrea by Raphael. Kate pops in and out of the tale to aid Andrea and Raphael in their search for the stolen body of one of Raphael’s family. As in all the previous books when magic is in control of the world it’s the gift that just keeps on delivering with new and imaginative villains. We are given insight as to why Andrea’s dedication to serve and protect as a knight of the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid is more than just a job to her. Why she needs to belong so badly to this organization is explained in sorrowful detail. Her unwillingness to become involved with Raphael is based in the same reasons.Have to admit I love a sassy heroine and an arrogant hero. I’m provided both, with plenty of innuendo and snarky remarks to keep me reading with a grin on my face. I can always count on Ilona Andrews to deliver clever dialogue, unique storylines, adventure and danger.HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older. | 5 | LOVED THIS NOVELLA! | 1,401,408,000 | 05 30, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00570QXV8 | Donna Z | [
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] | A cute, quick read filled with humor. Looking for something to make you smile and not wring out your emotions? Then this novella is perfect. If you’re a fan of Mrs. Frost’s Night Huntress series you will enjoy the cameo appearance by Bones. While there is very little of Bones in the book we still learn a few interesting tidbits about his life before Cat. That’s always fun for me.Mrs. Frost has a talent for wonderful dialogue between the characters in her books. She also is very good at building a strong heroine, that doesn’t just fall into the hands of the hero. She makes him work for it. Isabella is a great example of feminine strength, as is her grandmother, Greta. I loved Greta! She is one cool granny. Her story of how she became involved with vampires, Bones in particular, is guaranteed to put a blush on any granddaughter’s face.Chance, as a friend of Bones and fellow vampire, goes to the aid of Greta. He is determined to fulfill his promise to Bones to handle the problem Greta and her grandchildren have. Despite repeated request not to become involved, by Isabella. Well, we all know how well vampires take orders from anyone. It’s a comedy of bad gangster clichés once Chance lets the bad guys know he’s not backing off.RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older. | 4 | CUTE READ | 1,392,508,800 | 02 16, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00596V3EW | Donna Z | [
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] | Prepare to be emotional pulled into THE HEART WANTS, just be sure to have a box of tissues handy. THE HEART WANTS is a unique World War ll story. What makes it unusual is that the story is centered on a German soldier, an Italian girl of the aristocracy and a touch of the paranormal. A look at the war from the eyes of a German was definitely different for me. I’ll be honest and say I’m not a huge fan of war stories but this is more of a tragic love story, with a twist, than a tale about war. I am a fan of good writing and Ms. Marell delivers a well written short story.The young German soldier, Philipp Munch, isn’t your typical hero in war stories. Philipp comes across as very real, very vulnerable, and not the monster Germans were thought to be during the war. Catrina Bellamonte as a member of the Italian aristo crowd is an enemy of the occupying Germans. But Catrina sees Philipp as a man not a soldier. At the beginning of their story there is a couple of lines about Catrina that pretty much summons up the tragedy, (I don’t feel like this is a spoiler since it is placed on the first few pages of the story); “Honour was satisfied and Catarina paid her dues. For loving the enemy, and for bringing disgrace on her noble family, there could only be one price.” This is a compelling story about enduring love even after death.Ms. Marell was kind enough to include another short story after THE HEART WANTS. WAITING FOR ETERNITY is my favorite of the two stories. Another story about World War ll only this one involves an Englishman and an American. Love a tale with a touch of humor and with this story you are going to be both smiling and grabbing for the tissues I warned you to keep handy. Near the close of the tale my throat had that stinging tightness and my eyes that burning tingle that lets a person know emotions are being gripped and given a good ripping.THE HEART WANTS is a novelette well worth taking the time to read if you enjoy love stories with a touch of the paranormal, a big dose of tragedy, with an ending of enduring love.Recommend to anyone 16 and older. Wish there was a 4 1/2 star rating to choose. | 4 | Enduring Love | 1,388,361,600 | 12 30, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B005KSRURS | Donna Z | [
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] | Never has one book packed so much between its covers or had such a huge impact on my future reading. Ms. Frost’s books are always a must read for me. With MAGIC GRAVES I’ve been introduces to the writings of Ilona Andrews and I am counting myself the luckiest reader in the world to have discover her. Since both Ms. Frost and Ms. Andrews have novellas and excerpts from some of their other work I’m going to take them one at a time. Just a note here before I do. Both novellas included in MAGIC GRAVES are important to their respective series and should not be missed.I’m going to begin with Ms. Frost’s contribution to this book. Her novella is titled ONE FOR THE MONEY. A classic Cat and Bones story filled with wit, danger and nooky. What should have been a simple assignment turns into one of the closest calls Cat encounters in her many adventures of flirting with death. Take a spoiled-rich college girl that needs protection, add Cat’s mom Justina holed up in the same house as Bones and you have a recipe for disaster. Thing is, the danger comes from an entirely unexpected source. Fantastic read!As an added bonus to ONE FOR THE MONEY there are two excerpts included. The first three chapters to HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, a Cat and Bones tale, will hook you and not turn lose until you get your hands on the story. The second excerpt comes from the first novel in the Night Prince Series call ONCE BURNED. This series is going to be about Vlad Tepesh, better known as Dracula. Just don’t call him that, he hates the title. From the little bit of the story that is shared I can already tell this will be another series by Ms. Frost I’ll simply have to read. No getting around it.Now on to Ms. Andrews. Thank you to whichever book god that lead me to the discovery of her stories. If you have already read any of her books you will know that I am truly grateful to be able to add her to my list of must read authors. If you’ve been reading her Kate Daniels series and not read A QUESTIONABLE CLIENT you really should correct that mistake. If you’ve not been reading the series this will give you a tiny bite into her world and the legion of strange creatures, both human and very non-human, that inhabit her post-apocalyptic Atlanta. Kate is a mercenary with extraordinary skills that takes a bodyguard assignment. To say the client, Saiman, is strange and dangerous would be a monstrous understatement. I cannot read any of the Kate Daniels books and not crack a smile or chuckle out loud. Can’t be done. I’m obsessed with her books.Ms. Andrews has included an excerpt from book three in the Edge Series, FATE’S EDGE. And yes, this will be one more series I will be starting. The other sneak peek was a rough draft from a novella she was working on at the time. MAGIC GRIEVES will be one more story involving Kate. For a rough draft it was great and as intriguing as all the rest of the books in the series. Looking forward to being able to add it to my library.I can easily give this my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION to anyone over the age of 18. | 5 | WELL WORTH READING! | 1,399,420,800 | 05 7, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B005MMJFOS | Donna Z | [
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] | RECKONING is a paranormal story that starts off innocently enough with a drunken tourist thinking he is going to get lucky with the beautiful woman that’s picked him out of the crowd. Oh, and reminding himself to use a condom, cause anyone this easy probably has a disease. OK, so maybe that doesn’t sound so innocent, but compared to the bloodbath that follows it’s downright prudish. If you’re squeamish you might find this story a little harsh. Do yourself a favor and READ this anyway. It’s the prequel novella to an amazing series starring Cat and Bones. In this story we have Bones’ point of view concerning one of his vampire bounty-hunting contracts. Yep, that’s right; Bones is a vampire that takes contracts on killing other supernatural beings, such as vampires, ghouls and assorted other nasties.Simply put, I’m in love with Bones. He’s bad ass but not invincible, with the most delish British accent. Ms. Frost is a master with setting, dialogue, and the storyline is killer (pun intended). With this one novella, that is the beginning of something great, I’m hooked on the Cat and Bones series. Once the book was opened, it wasn’t closed until the last page was turned. Thank goodness it’s a fast read, although when I was finished, there was a sadness that the story was over. That is until I remembered I had the next book in the series just waiting to be opened. Yeah!HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older due to graphic violence. | 5 | HIGHLY RECOMMEND! | 1,391,558,400 | 02 5, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B005VPTXW0 | Donna Z | [
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] | What can I say? I'm a Huge Toby Keith fan....and I don't mean fat....! Fun is the word that comes to mind when I think of the words to the song. Makes me happy and sing along....OK.....my singing along probably doesn't make anyone else happy but what the heck. If you need a go to song to put a smile on your face you need to purchase RED SOLO CUP. | 5 | Love good drinking songs LOL | 1,390,003,200 | 01 18, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B007HU7NXS | Donna Z | [
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] | Chalk up another winner from Kate Daniels World. Novellas are notorious for leaving me unsatisfied. NOT THIS ONE! No important details left out, no rushed ending. I didn’t come away from this novella feeling short changed. All the stories I’ve read, that have been written by the duo that call themselves Ilona Andrews, are wonderfully creative. Dialogue has a flow to it that makes the characters come alive. Jim has been a prominent figure in most of the Kate Daniels stories, so it was a happy day for me to read more about him in a story of his own.Jim, as head of Curran’s Security Team, always seems in control of any situation. It was nice to see such a badass show a different side as he worked with Dali to save his life from a lethal magic sickness. Who knew the guy had a sense of humor? Dali brings out the best in him.Dali is charming in her refusal to give in to her quirky disabilities. Some physical such as being almost blind and throwing up at the sight of blood. Not a good thing considering she’s a were-tigress. Some because of personal choices she’s made, like being a vegetarian. Which also doesn’t strike me as being a good thing when it comes to being a were-tigress. Disadvantages aside she turns out to be kickass. Just the magic user Jim needs to help him find a cure.Highly Recommend to anyone 17 and older. | 5 | Nice to see Jim has his own story | 1,401,494,400 | 05 31, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B007R5YGO2 | Donna Z | [
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] | Love everything about this cover. Works great putting kindle to sleep and wakes it up as soon as I open. Makes the kindle easy to hold or even prop open with the way the front cover folds back. Easy to RECOMMEND to anyone with a Kindle Paperwhite. | 5 | The Best! | 1,402,963,200 | 06 17, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B0087VA0MW | Donna Z | [
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] | If you like to read about second chances in love with a small dose of the paranormal tossed in you are going to thoroughly enjoy THE CURSED PRINCESS. I have always enjoyed a story with humor mixed with the serious business of romance and those ingredients are definitely provided. A fast read that should keep you entertained.Action takes place on the Island of Sorellina where a curse has ruled for centuries. Princess Cristina has wandered the island as a cat for the last 500 years and her only hope of breaking the curse is to maneuver a member from each of the two feuding families to fall in love and marry. She had believed that had been accomplished twenty ago with Elena Marcante and Dario Denaro to only have her hopes once again crushed. But Elena and Dario are back on the island and Cristina is going to get another shot at kindling the love between them, a love they had shared as teens.For me this novel was an enjoyable read. I’m the type of reader that loves the small details in a story. While there isn’t the depth of detail that appeals to me there is still plenty to provide a good background for the setting. Character’s personalities come through and Ms. Marell does a very good job of making them believable. Nonna Renata is exactly as I’ve always pictured an Italian grandma. Elena has the backbone that’s enjoyable, at least for me, to see in the heroine of a novel. Dario was hard for me to warm up to. I was hoping Elena would find happiness this time around but a more than a little mad at Dario for being more of the rich business man than the romantic lover that would toss money aside for the love of his life. But to be honest, the fact that Dario didn’t toss it all for love when he was a teenager makes him more realistic with human failing. The story also manages to capture the insecurity and indecision we carry with us into adulthood.Since the island is populated with a variety of supernatural beings besides Cristina there are sure to be future challenges and laughs.Recommend for anyone 15 and older as there are no graphic love scenes or over the top cursing. | 4 | SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE WITH A TOUCH OF THE PARANORMAL | 1,389,398,400 | 01 11, 2014 |
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] | Mechanically there have been no problems with the Cuisinart but I'm disappointed with the searing feature. I paid extra for this and while it does an OK job of cooking steaks and hamburgers very quickly there is really no searing to it. Meats come out looking anemic and pale. Oh, they're cooked all the way through but don't have anywhere close to a seared outside. It's also terrible for cooking pancakes on. The griddle simply doesn't get hot enough quickly. It takes forever to cook them. If your main interest is to have your food cooked in 5 minutes or less and don't really want to ever cook pancakes or anything like pancakes then you may be happy with this. I'm not all that thrilled. But I will say clean up is easy. | 3 | Cooks fast | 1,400,371,200 | 05 18, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B008G2KEY6 | Donna Z | [
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] | Great value for the money. The variety of flavors is enjoyable. Works well with the machine I own. I will be buying more of these in the future. | 5 | Delish! | 1,401,494,400 | 05 31, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B0097KHY30 | Donna Z | [
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] | A historical romance worth taking the time to read. Confession time; I've not read a historical romance in a long time. That being said, I enjoy Olivia’s work so much was willing to give PASSION AND PRIDE a try and I’m really happy I did. Olivia does such a wonderful job with the characters and the dialogue in her novels and this book exemplifies that. She also does a wonderful job depicting sensual love scenes that make you want to take your significant other and get a little practice in. PASSION AND PRIDE’s main characters are Evan Blake, the oldest son of Baron Phineas Blake, and Marian Willows, a new servant in his father’s mansion. Sounds like a cliché doesn't it? Well it works, and so does the rest of the book which is anything but a cliché.Evan is firmly entrenched in the world of the aristocrat having been raised by a father who can think of nothing worse than associating with the lower classes. The society he is a part of has strict rules as to whom it’s ok to dally with and who is acceptable as a wife, friend, associate, and so on. Evan is a staunch believer in society’s unwritten laws. Oh, he’s had plenty if the dalliance type of relationships but he’s never promised any of them anything more than the “now”, never “forever”. Marian rockets into his life, literally, in the form of a runaway carriage. Evan saves the damsel; there is immediate attraction on both sides with Marian not seeing a problem in pursuing the matter and Evan being horrified to find out she is a servant.Marian would be a card carrying feminist in today’s world. She has no problems going after what she wants even if it’s not accepted behavior for a female. Evan is something she definitely wants. Love should level the playing field in her mind which allows her to believe Evan will feel the same. Marian had a very unorthodox education having been given free-rein in a library owned by her father’s boss, Mr. Powell. Mr. Powell treated Marian as a granddaughter and as such paid for a tutor to educate her. But her biggest educational influence came from the banned and sensational novels she found hidden in the library. She is also a huge fan of Jefferson and Paine, with their ideas of equality. Her love for books leads to her wanting to be a writer, of the sensational variety.It’s Marian’s introduction to Evan’s best friend, Pemberly, which is the start of heartbreak, a new life, and a threat to Marian’s very existence. It will be this danger that will cause Evan to rethink his upbringing and social moral.I LOVE Pemberly! Didn't think I would at first, but his satirical humor, not so veiled innuendoes, and sharp wit makes the man irresistible. Pemberly is the perfect example of how even the sub-characters in Olivia’s works are fascinating, well thought out personalities.If like me, it’s been a long time since you've read a historical romance do yourself a favor and give PASSION AND PRIDE a read. Don’t believe you’ll be disappointed. Highly recommend to anyone 18+ due to sexual contents. | 5 | Won't Disappoint! | 1,385,683,200 | 11 29, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B009O28IAO | null | [
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] | True confession time. I've not read any of the "Darkness Chosen" series but having read this short story my interest is piqued and predict a new series in my near future. :) Hmmm, maybe I should dress up as a seer for Halloween?Nice to know that even the big, bad, and scary have a pretty normal family life.Sweet story if you're looking for a very short read. | 4 | Sweet, loving scene | 1,382,227,200 | 10 20, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00AMIH8Y6 | Donna Z | [
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] | Had so much fun reading ALL THAT HE WANTS! For one thing, as Lily tells the story she is hysterical! You will honestly feel as though your BFF has sat down to tell you about the new man in her life--Connor. Lily is like that one crazy friend we all have or want to have that has no filters between her mouth and her brain. She spills her guts on EVERYTHING that's happening in her life. You can't help but laugh when she laughs, get mad when she gets mad, and cry when she cries. I absolutely adore Lily!Then there's Connor. I wasn't sure at first if I was going to like Connor. He came off, to me, as being too arrogant, too sure of himself, too callous about what could happen to Lily because of his actions. (Have to say though his actions are pretty spectacular!) But on the plus side Connor is playful with an impish sense of humor! His one liners are killer! It doesn't take long for him to win me over to his side as he shows that he considers Lily more than just an easy conquest.Ms Thorne has created a book with main characters and secondary characters that come to life. Sebastian, Connor's personal assistant, is priceless! You get a feel for their personalities; you can connect with them. On top of the wonderful dialogue, there is this one really cool part in the book where Lily talks about this video on Youtube; then she wants you to stop reading and go look at the video. Do yourself a favor and DO IT. Wow! What a super clever idea. Making a book interactive.This is a very fast read. Mainly because once you start reading you do not want to put the book down. While there are a lot of lusty pursuits being carried out there is actually a plot behind all the shenanigans. Book ends on a cliffhanger that involves Connor's dysfunctional family, and a plan that could change the lives of all involved. Really looking forward to reading ALL THAT HE LOVES, the second volume in the series. This is one author that goes on my favorite authors list. Hopefully Ms Thorne will write books that are more main stream romance, mystery,or suspense. Would love for people that won't touch anything that's erotica to have a chance to read her work.I do recommend this to mature readers only as I would consider it Erotica and the language will singe your eyebrows. Very sensual content combined with laugh-out-loud humor. Be aware there is a cliffhanger at the end of the book. | 5 | Worth the Read! | 1,384,905,600 | 11 20, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00APKK5J6 | Donna Z | [
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] | This is a post-apocalyptic short story that involves the "coming out" of the paranormal beings left in the world. Nisha is a tough survivor in a harsh world. She's interesting and the difficult situation she finds herself in because of her job leads to an action packed adventure. Having read this book I'd be interested in finding out if there is more to her story in a full novel. Worth the read. | 4 | Pos-apocalyptic short story | 1,380,153,600 | 09 26, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00BMU0CLE | Donna Z | [
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] | Very practical advice. It's perfect for a beginner, like me. A short fast read that I definitely will keep handy to remind me of what to include and what to leave out. Love the advice about not being nasty when writing a review. Would recommend to people new to the world of writing reviews. | 4 | Good for a beginner | 1,384,905,600 | 11 20, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00BXTE6ZC | Donna Z | [
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] | Huge help to a newbie reviewer like me! Don't expect a long drawn out novel on the subject. Do expect short concise tips that are well thought out and best of all truly helpful. She gives a great outline to use as a tool. A lot of common sense that seems like it should be obvious but sometimes we need the reminders.Experienced reviewers probably would find it to simplistic but it is just the kind of small bite into a subject that doesn't overwhelm the first time reviewers, again like me.A very quick read. And one I would like to thank Kelli Jae Baeli for. | 5 | Perfect, sensible, quick tips | 1,382,486,400 | 10 23, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00DK41PC0 | Donna Z | [
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] | Thoroughly enjoyed this witty Christmas novella! The play on words is hilarious and well delivered throughout the story. The perfect little story for those times you want a fast read and something to entertain you with a few chuckles. All of the books in the Entity series are delightful and well worth taking the time to read. A series set in one of Chicago’s neighborhood’s call Vamptown by the paranormals that live and visit. Of course silly humans are unaware of all the other worldly high jinx that are carried out in Vamptown.Witch Pru and Vampire Demon Hunter Simon are an unlikely couple. Simon needs Pru’s help and she isn’t really feeling like providing help, or anything else, to Simon considering their past history. Help isn’t the only thing Simon wants from Pru but he’s not even willing to admit what he really needs from her to himself.Highly Recommend to anyone 18 and older. | 4 | Witty Fast Read Worth Your Time | 1,389,225,600 | 01 9, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00EZRUPLI | Donna Z | [
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] | This novella is an essential read if you have read the first two books in the Time Walkers series. I would highly recommend you read the series in order. So much of what is reveled in this book is going to surprise and make sense out of questions you may have from the previous books.It starts out with Benjamin and Makedewa returning home after being gone for almost a year. Benjamin is taken prisoner and in an attempt to try and discover what and why Agnarr (his captor) is so interested in Time Walkers he elects to stay with Agnarr instead of being rescued. Jora, being a seer, was the one to alert Agnarr to the fact that Benjamin is a Time Walker. Jora needs Benjamin's help to escape plans Agnarr has for her life. Benjamin wants to use Jora as a means to find out more about Agnarr's plans for the Time Walkers. Neither one trust the other.Meanwhile Makedewa returns to the village to give news of the events and to reunite with Rebecca. There are revelations about Makedewa that are guaranteed to surprise you. Their story unfolds and it's not a smooth path.We learn so much more about the Gothi Chieftains, what it means to be a blooded MacMhaolian, and the magic involved.Brown is so good a giving insight into the lives of the Powhatan people of the period. In this story as well as in the last book she also includes fascinating customs of the Norse that have been tweaked to fit the story line.A must read for the series. Adult content so be aware. | 4 | Expect surprises. Worth your time to read. | 1,382,400,000 | 10 22, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00FELJQGO | Donna Z | [
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] | I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.My feelings on the book are kind of all over the place. On the one hand there are some passages that are very clever and laugh-out-loud funny. The relationship between main character Eden (Edie), and her BFF, Aly, is one that is easy to relate to because I have the same type of relationship with a sister-in-law (just not quite so bawdy). Dominic (Dom) is a favorite of mine. He is a sweet, funny, caring, man-stud.The story is a really quick read, about 3 hours, which is good for those times when you want to grab something that is not loaded with a million characters or a plot so convoluted you really have to focus on the all the intricacies involved. Mrs. Dingee has written a tale that could be the life story of thousands of women in our country. You know the one; a woman, in this case Eden, finds out her husband is a scumbag and she is now going through a divorce. Since this story is told in first person we have Eden telling us what she is going through in her dilemma of putting herself back out there to date. While she is ready to get some “action” Edie doesn’t want to get hurt in the process. Edie is extremely attracted to one man but feeling like he is off limits because: A. He’s her BFF’s brother, Dominic and B. Dom is a well-known player with a different girl every week. Enjoyed the chapters where we are treated to Dom’s first person telling of his side of the tale. Those passages give a much better insight as to Dom’s character. We get to watch Edie and Dom dance around each other in their efforts to try and figure out if the other one is interested in more than just friendship or a one night stand. I think Mrs.Dingee has done a really good job of writing a story that is very believable and the characters in the book are the same type of people all of us meet on a daily bases. So that part is good.Here is where I run into my mixed feelings. MERCY could be a “sweet” little romance that is a fun fast read, but instead it becomes something less because of the abundance of cussing. I don’t have a problem with cursing in a book, have read some that would blister your ears, but when in the course of writing a simple, contemporary romance it runs over into gratuitous cursing and the “F” bomb being tossed around every chance there appears to be (whether it’s needed or not), the story loses a lot of its appeal for me. Mrs. Dingee is a good enough writer that she doesn't need all the expletives to spice the book up. The insinuating comments are cute, the exchanges Edie have with Aly are funny, and the innuendos between Edie and Dom are sassy, but cussing for cussing’s sake makes the book very limiting in its broader appeal. For a first novel I believe Mrs. Dingee did a good job and that with time she will only get better.Worth checking out but definitely not for anyone under 18. | 3 | A FIRST TIME AUTHOR WORTH KEEPING AN EYE ON | 1,386,460,800 | 12 8, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00FL0ELZO | Donna Z | [
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] | When I first began to read "ninetyeight" thought, "OK, here's a nice little common romance." Boy was I wrong! It was better than "nice, it was an emotional roller coaster.Started out being a little mad about the situation Brielle is in. That soon turned to uneasiness with it then "BAM" I'm cheering her on. And then I'm hit with another "BAM" and the cheers turn to stomach clinching sorrow. I'm beginning to think at this point, "how the heck is Mrs. Mayer's going to write her way out of this mess and keep me happy at the same time?!?!" Well she does it quite nicely, thank you.Believe me from the "stomach clinching sorrow" point to the end of the book it's not an easy ride but well worth the trip.Very enjoyable read with lots of twists and turns. Would recommend "ninetyeight" to anyone that likes a well written book with believable characters. | 4 | Worth the emotional roller coaster ride | 1,381,968,000 | 10 17, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00GNJB1CS | Donna Z | [
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] | Third book in The Alchemy Series is as intriguing and fun to read as the previous two. I always try to start one of Ms. Augustine book when I know there is plenty of time to devote to it, because sure as heck, once started, that book is not going to leave my hands until I’m absolutely forced into putting it down. Fortunately this series is a very fast read. If you are a fan of urban fantasy with a host of supernatural creatures scattered throughout the books this series is a must read! If you are captivated by books with astonishing twist and a different take on the paranormal, The Alchemy Series is going to become a favorite.Recommend you start with book one, THE KEEPERS, so you have a complete understanding of the characters and the dramatic events that unfold in each new book released. As a matter of a fact this review is going to confuse you if you've not read any of the previous books. There will be a few spoilers if you’re starting with this book. You've been warned. SHATTERED begins one week after the last tear in the universe, located exactly where New York used to be, is repaired by Jo, with the help of close to seventy Keepers. Earth is saved but at what cost? Jo is having a hard time reconciling what the world became when the universe was stretched to repair all three tears in the Earth. It’s been estimated that ninety percent of the world’s population is gone. What’s left is an earth whose existence has been merged with the plane of magic, rife with strange creatures and wild storms. Jo bemoans that it’s all gone but Cormac reassures her with, “Different, not gone.” It’s easy to understand Jo’s despair though with Rippers killing and eating anyone foolish enough to leave the safety of The Lacard Casino. As if it’s not bad enough trying to feed and control what remains of the residents of Vegas, both human and supernatural, there is a change linked to the ruling magic that is starting to make its effects known in bizarre circumstances. The bizarre and unknown are becoming the operating standard for the world.I love a book where the heroine is fearless (sometimes to the point of being foolhardy), has a bit of a sarcastic mouth on her (I’m like Jo and consider it being funny), but still has all the female insecurities we women like to carry around like it’s a badge of honor. Jo is all of these but she is hitting a really rough patch with guilt coloring every thought and action. She’s angry at so many things. Cormac is taking the brunt of her anger though. At this point in the story I was getting pretty mad myself, but it was directed at Jo. As much as I love her character I was becoming frustrated with her attitude towards Cormac. Of Course Cormac wasn't helping matters keeping secrets from Jo. Wanted to scream at them to, JUST COMMUNICATE PEOPLE! The best books suck you into the action to the point it’s now REAL, not just a story! SHATTERED is one of those books. With the cliffhanger at the end of the book it’s going to be another long wait for book four. But I will be waiting and I will be first in line to read it.Highly RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older. | 5 | ADDITIVE SERIES! | 1,390,694,400 | 01 26, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00GOI1DT4 | Donna Z | [
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] | Fantastic second book in the Billionaire's Seduction series! ALL THAT HE LOVES continues where ALL THAT HE WANTS left off. Which is to say we are thrust straight into the middle of a nasty, dirty, lying, Battle Royale between Connor and the rest of his family, with a vicious ex-fiancee tossed in just for grins and giggles. Miranda, the ex, may have walked out on Connor but she walked straight to his brother, Vincent. Thereby ensuring she stayed tight with the powerful, billionaire Templeton family . Miranda just can't seem to get enough of controlling others. Can we all say power hungry?Miranda is deliciously evil. Beautiful, smart, with a devious mind made for always looking out for her own best interest no matter who is tossed to the wayside. Miranda was created to be hated. She hopes to coercer Connor into returning to being under his family's thumb, (and therefore her's), by using blackmail that features Lily. Lily tries to hold her own against Miranda but it's like watching a kitten spitting and hissing at a lioness. Even Connor it thrown off balance although he makes a quick recovery. Miranda has maneuvered Connor and Lily into a situation that seems as though there is going to be no way out of major damage to one or the other of them. The twist and turns are intriguing, and while sometimes painful to watch unfold, there is still plenty of humor, delightful sarcasm and those one liners I love so much.Ms. Thorne has once again given us wonderful dialogue between protagonist, lovers, and sub-characters. She has an admirable talent for populating her books with characters that are so true you feel like a voyeur into the private lives of real, walking, talking individuals.Sebastian plays a lager roll in the book and so happy to see him. That man is "Marvelous" and he would be the first to say so. Honestly, it was easy for me to become invested in the populace of ALL THAT HE LOVES.Do yourself a favor and read both books in the series.HIGHLY RECOMMEND!Now for the warnings :) This is a very visually sensual read with graphic sex scenes (Yea!....sorry mom) and major dirty words. For mature readers only. | 5 | DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ! | 1,385,164,800 | 11 23, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00GWBRR8E | Donna Z | [
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] | A quick Christmas read that contains violence, kidnappings, paranormal creatures, and past regrets. OK, you’re probably thinking right now this doesn’t sound like much of a Christmas story but you’d be wrong. Because there is a Christmas message worked in that with love and hope hurts can be healed, prejudices can be changed, and all creatures, whether human or paranormal, are alike in the need for the comfort of family.The story starts in a brothel in the slums of Manchester, England in the year 1889. Christopher Hadon, a gentleman and a wolf-man, is doing his best to rescue a kidnap victim, a Miss Rowena Rothwell. In the first two pages of the tale you have a very good understanding of the characters of both the hero and heroine. Christopher is seen as a beast and monster by humans when in fact his has a noble and brave nature, much more so than so called civilized humans. Miss Rowena shows she is an impetuous and determined soul even when faced with seemingly unbeatable odds. Ms. Nicks does a nice job of writing a story of two outcasts, one human and one wolf-man, which find a way to overcome their past and differences to build something worthwhile together. Both had been denied the celebration of Christmas as children which led to mistakes, made by both of them, that result in disastrous consequences. Rowena’s abduction and Christmas are the two things that will be the salvation of them all in an unexpected twist.Christopher draws my sympathy the most in the story. It’s so unfair how he is treated by his family for a mistake he made as a child. Nice job on Ms. Nicks’ part in creating a character capable of generating emotions.The different settings in the book are well detailed making the time period understandable and come alive. Was a little disappointed with Rowena as I like a heroine with a little more swagger and one that takes responsibly for her actions. For instance, she is the one to pursue Christopher and afterwards doesn’t shout it to everyone, especially him, that the consequences were her fault. Still this was an enjoyable read. Enough so that I plan on reading longer novels by Ms. Nicks to check on how she deals with different protagonist in different stories.Would recommend to anyone over 18 because of some sexual content. | 4 | Quick enjoyable read | 1,388,016,000 | 12 26, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00H9QVYU8 | Donna Z | [
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] | Wonderful Christmas read! Very short story that packs so much in to a quick read. Do yourself a favor and take the time to read this. It’s a tiny introduction into the sensual world of the Bayou Heat series, a series I thoroughly enjoy reading. If you like hunky, alpha shifters, you are going to absolutely flip for the puma shifters in any of the Bayou Heat series books, and this novella is no exception. Alexandra excels in creating strong male characters that capture your heart and the female protagonists with backbone. Love the swagger she puts in the males and the way she portrays females that know their own worth.Garrick is a diplomat that may travel the world in an expensive suite but his puma is always just under the surface. Work is all he knows as that was the way he was raised, with parents always gone on diplomatic missions for the Pantera. With his parents gone all the time, as he was growing up, it made for an unstable home life. Now as an adult Garrick’s not sure he would know how to create a family and home.Molly has worked for the past five years as Garrick’s mother’s caretaker. She has loved Garrick for most of those five years. Letters have kept them connected as more than simply employer and employee when he is gone, but when he’s home Garrick is like a different person, very formal and contained. Molly decides if she ever wants a family of her own it’s time to move on and forget Garrick. Garrick gets his wake-up call but it may be too late.I loved the little glimpses that Alexandra gives into Pantera Christmas traditions. When Molly talks about remembering putting the “angel goddess on top on the mantel” it made me smile. How wonderful would it be to see whole families travel in barges through the swamp to a special place where each family has their own Noel Tree, where they light a family candle? As I said before books so well written you must treat yourself to the enjoyment of reading them.Highly recommend to anyone over 18 due to language and wonderful, sensual, sexual content | 5 | Wonderful Short Story! | 1,388,016,000 | 12 26, 2013 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00HNKVDOW | Donna Z | [
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] | What woman could resist looking at the entire series again from Connor's point of view? Come on, let's be real here and admit we are ALWAYS wanting to know what the man REALLY thinks. As a bonus we get more of Sebastian. WIN! WIN!I felt like Ms. Thorne had giving us a well rounded character with her portrayal of Connor in her Billionaire Seduction series but after reading ALL THAT SHE WANTS, Connor is so much more real. What a talent Ms. Thorne has in creating characters that are so believable. Her dialogue is deliciously witty to the point that laughing out loud is not an option, you just have to do it. And ladies have your fans handy because the love making is even more sensuous when looked at from the man's point of view.All in all this little taste of Connor's side of the story is Amazing and I can only hope that it's not just a tease but Ms. Thorne will continue to give us more.HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older. | 5 | HIGHLY RECOMMEND! | 1,388,793,600 | 01 4, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00HV45E40 | Donna Z | [
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] | WOW! This novella is one of THOSE books that once you start you Do Not want to put it down. This is not your mama's romance story. Do expect to become totally invested in Sugar (Sasha) and Adam as the story unfolds. UNFILTERED & UNLAWFUL is not a sweet comfortable love story that just has a few minor bumps before the couple lives happily ever after. It's dirty, and shameful, and gut wrenching. It's a look at what life, death and love look like for people that live hard lives. Drugs, rough sex, and murder don't make for a fairy tale romance but it sure makes for one heck of a good story. I've never read anything written by these two authors but from this point on I will be.At times the book made me uncomfortable because it felt so real. I found myself wanting Sasha to have the strength to pull herself out of her addiction to drugs and her ex-boyfriend's abuse. Wanted her to see that she did deserve better, that Adam was the better she could have.Twelve people in a coffee shop are going to be forever linked because of a murder they all witness and help cover up. The decisions all twelve make that night are going to change their lives forever and the lives of the people that are involved with them.Sasha's story is the first in The Unfiltered Series. If the authors can maintain the same excellence that they've achieved with Sasha's tale it's going to be one series that begs to be read by a huge audience. The characters come alive in this story. The dialogue feels so true to the roles each person plays in the unfolding drama. It's not a cozy read but so very compelling that it's hard to put down and walk away from. Do yourself a favor and don't walk away from this series.HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older. There is depiction of drug use, profane language, and sexual situations. | 5 | AMAZING, GRITTY, RAW! | 1,389,830,400 | 01 16, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00HWFFNL2 | Donna Z | [
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] | Delighted I gave this book a try! Became so engrossed with the mystery and danger the heroine, Gwynneth (Gwen) finds herself entangled in that once I began reading could not put the book down. This can be read as a standalone novel as there is no cliffhanger at the end.Gwynneth moves to San Francisco after a bad break up. Her best friend, Seth, encouraged her to make the move and be his roommate. Seth even has a friend that helps her obtain a job at Homestead, a retirement home. Gwen is well liked by everyone at the retirement home, but becomes especially good friends with Fenten, a fellow employee. One of the residents, Mrs. Hannah Engel, becomes a favorite with Gwen to the point of spending extra time together even if it’s not Gwen’s day to work. Everything seems to be falling into place until the night Hannah dies unexpectedly. Her death sets in motion a chain of events that changes Gwen’s hold on reality as well as endangering anyone that she deeply cares for.I was so mad a Gwen (as if she was my BFF) a number of times for not being open with old and new friends that could have been a huge help in her struggles against the evil that is trying to claim her. At the same time it’s easy to understand why Gwen is afraid everyone would think she is crazy if she tells them about the stranger, Julian, and the horrible things he shows her. Seth is so concerned and protective how can Gwen resist him. Heck, I couldn’t! Fenten and Poppy, friends of Gwen, are wonderful sub-characters! Would love to see a couple of books with them as the main protagonist, they are that engaging.There is a flow to the story that works. Characters are very authentic making it easy to be pulled into their lives and even believe the craziness. Ms. Johal does a great job with the dialogue. There is a natural rhythm to the interaction between characters. The storyline was a new one for me which made it that much more intriguing. All in all was a very entertaining book.Happily RECOMMEND to anyone 16 and older. | 5 | WELL WORTH READING! | 1,390,089,600 | 01 19, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00I1KPU3S | Donna Z | [
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] | I've been curious about all this Gluten Free talk that I've been hearing. This was a good way for me to get a quick look at the topic and check out a few of the recipes. There is enough in the book about the effects of gluten, if a person is sensitive to it, to persuade me to check into going gluten free a little deeper. Most of the recipes sound delish and reasonably easy to prepare. Course a lot of the ingredients are not in my pantry. If you are interested in checking out what all the gluten hype is about without a huge book to slog through this could be the one you need. It was what I was looking for at least. Nothing to technical and easy to understand without insisting it's the only way to go.RECOMMEND to anyone | 4 | INFORMATIVE | 1,395,446,400 | 03 22, 2014 |
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] | This, the third book in the Unfiltered Series was as delightful to read as the first two books, but it definitely has a different feel from the other books. Which is to be expected since it’s written by a different author. Eleven witness, one shooter, one dead body, a trunk load of drug money divided twelve ways and each co-conspirator’s story told by a different author throughout the year of 2014. What’s not to love! Oh, yeah….if one of the authors really sucks with their assigned conspirator’s story would make the series lame. Great News! Not a problem, so far. Everyone that has contributed has done so skillfully. I've looked forward to each installment and haven’t been disappointed yet. All are very fast reads, which is good, since once started I've not wanted to put them down. Each of the authors does an awesome job making the characters come to life with their own distinct personalities. There are no billionaires, at least so far, running around with red rooms. Just ordinary people, you might find in a low rent coffee shop, caught up in one horrific moment in time. This moment in time that will unite them in an uneasy allegiance and change them and their lives forever.UNFILTERED & UNSAVED gives us Hope’s story. A college student, raised by very conservative, religious parents, Hope, is having serious problems reconciling her beliefs with her actions on the night of the murder. Hope comes across as the typical self-effacing type that will put the wants and welfare of others first, always. Nothing wrong with that, but she does so at the risk of her own sanity. Course, living in a dorm room with a sexcoholic roommate probably doesn’t help her mental health. Have to admit though, Brittany, the roommate, a real witch with a capital B, is very entertaining. When Elijah, E.J. to friends, makes an appearance in Hope’s life, she starts having some sex-capede dreams of her own. E.J. isn’t what he seems and getting tangled up with him endangers more than her sanity. Bad boys are sooo appealing!Ms. Luna does a fantastic job with the dialogue and one-liners typical with the college age group. Her ability to incorporate religion into a story with steamy sex, slimy criminals, and a human trafficking/slave ring, without the religion feeling phony is masterful. It’s unusual to see the type of character growth that’s shown in Hope in such a short novella without it feeling rushed, kudos to Ms. Luna. All in all, well worth the read and a satisfying addition to the Unfiltered Series.It’s easy for me to RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older. | 5 | GREAT ADDITION TO THE UNFILTERED SERIES | 1,395,446,400 | 03 22, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00J18NKV8 | Donna Z | [
1,
1
] | I had been waiting, rather impatiently because I love the series so much, for the next chapter in the lives of Jo and Cormack, and was not disappointed when I finally got my hands on REDEMPTION. As with the first three books in the series I was immediately pulled into the story from the first page read and there was no putting this baby down until the last page was turned. Pure entertainment is what you should expect when reading any book by Ms. Augustine. If you've not been following the Alchemy Series you are going to want to start with THE KEEPERS. This is one series you are definitely going to want to read in order so as not to miss any of the background story.Talk about saving the best for last, REDEMPTION is a prime example! Don’t get me wrong. All of the books are amazing reads. It’s just that Jo has never been so hilariously sarcastic and Cormack, while still the hottest of the bad, opens up a tiny bit and reveals a more vulnerable side. He still does the guy thing where he doesn't share as much as he should. But by the same token, Jo does the girl thing and wants it all her way in a relationship. Ahgghh, I wanted to scream at them to stop and just listen to each other for one minute!! Yeah, I realize these are characters in a book. That’s the beauty of it, they come alive for me! They feel real, say real things, and have real emotions. It’s not just the main characters that come across this way. Everyone, every creature, and everything in the book give you the same feeling, that they are living their lives in a different dimension somewhere out there in the great mystery of the universe.Cannot emphases enough that is one series you do not want to miss! I know that REDEMPTION is supposed to be the last book in the series but I truly hope Ms. Augustine rethinks this. There is still so much more that Jo, Cormack, and the rest of the crew can tackle in this new and changed world. Sure, the ending is wrapped up nicely….BUT….more, we need more!This is a very easy book to HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older. | 5 | HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE COMPLETE SERIES! | 1,396,051,200 | 03 29, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00K0ZDA70 | Donna Z | [
0,
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] | I have a new favorite book in the Unfiltered Series. I’ve really enjoyed all of them so far but this one is just so sassy, sexy, and fun! Innuendos, those made on purpose and by mistake, are hilarious! If one novella in the series had me impatiently waiting for its release, it was this one. I was just so darn curious to know what the deal was with the college girl that found Sugar’s gun and pulled the trigger that night in The Coffee Cave. A murder that saved Sugar’s life and pulled eleven people into a collaboration to cover up the death she was responsible for. Each had their own reason for not calling the cops that night and help in the cover-up. Jess wanted to take all the blame but the other eleven wasn’t having none of that foolishness. It’s been fascinating to follow each individual in their own personal novella. Truly do hope that some, if not all, of the novellas will result in some full length novels.Jess is gorgeous, funny, and incredibly smart. Wealth parents and a wacko ex-boyfriend, that has stalker written all over him, isn’t making her life exactly fun. She has a plan though. A fling with the drool-worthy gun instructor, (Declan) she’s been taking lessons from is on her “To Do List” (pun intended). Yep, that’s why she was so handy at The Coffee Cave.I have just got to share one of the many passages that had me cracking up through most of the book. Here’s the set up for the scene: Jess is at the gun club for an after-hour’s lesson in weaponry. Declan has a suggestion for the lesson.‘“How about we try a special kind of gun. My personal fave. Pull it out. See what you can do with it.”There was so much she could say to that. So much that was certainly not what he had in mind.’Still cracks me up. Love a book with a sense of humor. It’s not all laughs though. Jess has serious baggage with her parents, crazy ex-boyfriend, and a hidden murder that comes with the extra burden of drug money. Declan is a sweetheart but he has his own personal demons to combat. All in all it’s a heck of a fun book to read.Highly RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and older due to fan worthy adult content. | 5 | SASSY, SEXY, FUN! | 1,399,420,800 | 05 7, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00KAQZ5RM | Donna Z | [
0,
0
] | Loved this novella! I’ve been following the series and have been really happy with the all the novellas written so far. UNFILTERED & UNRAVELED had me laughing out loud. This installment of the Unfiltered series is more of a straight contemporary romance. The previous stories had a touch of danger to them. This story was downright hilarious in parts. Downright sensual in other parts. Well thought out storyline that pinged off several emotional nerves and not just my funny bone.I find it hard to believe this is Ms. Pleasance’s first book. The dialogue felt as though I was eavesdropping in on other people’s conversations. Characters come off as people that walk the same streets I do. There are no awkward moments in the book that feel off and shouldn’t be there. All in all it’s very well developed with a satisfactory ending, even though I hated to see the last paged turned, I enjoyed it so much.Violet at 21 is a typical college student. Her one big fling of finally letting herself go to have a drunken night of craziness turns into a nightmare when she and her BFF, Allie, are involved in covering up a murder. Since her family owns the funeral home I bet you can guess what part of the cover-up she was assigned. To top it off she ends up getting arrested for drunk driving after taking Allie home from the disposal. Being forced into a spa like rehab facility for a non-existent drinking problem brings out the witch in her with a capital B. Throw in a wacky roommate that thinks running around their personal space nude is OK, and a super delicious hunk of male counselor you have the stage is set for one month of very unique therapy.One of my favorite novellas in the romance genre.HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone 18 and over due to the wonderful steamy scenes of pleasure. | 5 | SASSY, SEXY, SENSATIONAL | 1,401,580,800 | 06 1, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00KIXIBYQ | Donna Z | [
1,
1
] | Another hit in the lineup of The Order of the Black Swan series! I can always count on being swept into a world of drama and laughs. There was something different about this book. It didn’t just feel like the next book in the series but more like the beginnings of a completely new direction for the old series.Please don’t misunderstand me. There was nothing wrong with the old series. The first six books were some of the Best reading experiences in my life. The kind of series I told every friend that even marginally liked to read they had to try….here comes the “But”…..I came away from book six with twinges of sadness. Jefferson Unit was a ghost town, B Team members had all retired, and Sol was Dead! Yeah, things were pretty bleak.Well start lighting the fireworks people, cause they’re getting the band back together! And by the “band” I mean B Team. Sol refuses to stay dead. Z Team look like they’re ready to stop being screw-ups, (not completely, thank goodness). Jefferson Unit is going to be back in business, bigger and better than ever before. I am one extremely happy woman! Ms. Danann also provided plenty of relationship intrigue to whip my emotions into a frenzy spanning the range from sorrow to hilarity.Solomon’s Sieve left me hungry for the next book in the series. The future may be looking dark for The Order, with the more deadly vampire virus, but I’m positively giddy at the thought of all the ensuing mayhem to come. Oh, and let’s not forget the sexual antics members of The Oder or so creative with.I can easily RECOMMEND the book to anyone 18 and older. | 5 | WONDERFUL SET UP FOR REBIRTH OF JEFFERSON UNIT | 1,401,580,800 | 06 1, 2014 |
A1DN7FG50N95LQ | B00LMNRWQ4 | Donna Z | [
0,
0
] | KARMA may be a b***h but this first book in the series is a definite winner. Donna has once again written an urban fantasy that is as unique as the characters that populate the book. I was drawn into the story within the first few pages. I’m a sucker for a book with clever dialogue, plenty of action, and badass heroes and heroines.Camilla’s death is the start of an amazing afterlife. She doesn't appreciate what she’s signed on for though, once she realizes the full scope of what is going to be expected of her. Then there’s the little problem of the darkly sensual Fate who is supposed to be showing her the ropes on being Karma. She hates him as much as he hates Transfers, which is what she is. Working for the Unknown Forces of the Universe, or UFU, could be interesting if she only knew what she was supposed to do. And it would be nice if the rest of her co-workers at the office would talk to her.But it’s not all fun and games in the book. Camilla and Fate are in search of the person who murdered her, there are evil forces at work that are a serious threat to the Universe’s balance, and it becomes obvious Camilla has more to hide than you would think possible for a dead person.Mystery, drama, humor, and unexpected turns all combine to make this book an easy one to encourage people to read. Can't wait for the next one in the series.HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone 17 and older. | 5 | FANTASTIC NEW URBAN FANTASY | 1,404,950,400 | 07 10, 2014 |
A1DN7FGL8CCPST | 0763762717 | S. Goll | [
0,
0
] | I got the book a few days and I have started working through it. I love the lay out and I appreciate the context of the book. There doesn't seem to be a lot of A&P, but I'm not too worried about that since I'm taking A&P right now. Another reviewer said that the test didn't have a lot of A&P; so, I figure they're testing you for more basic/common knowledge. I'm taking my on Nov. 2nd; so, I'll see how this exam book really does. I have high hopes for it! :) | 5 | High hopes! | 1,382,054,400 | 10 18, 2013 |
A1DN7FGL8CCPST | B005SJJ02M | S. Goll | [
0,
0
] | The screen protectors are ok. They're thin so they don't protect against deep scratches and they don't stay on too well. They stay on pretty well. I had to change mine b/c it was letting air bubbles in after about 10 months. I wanted something a little bit more permanent, but maybe I'm expecting too much. | 3 | Thin | 1,382,054,400 | 10 18, 2013 |
A1DN7FGL8CCPST | B0065PKAXQ | S. Goll | [
0,
0
] | Keeps the slim frame without the bulkiness of a silicone. It survived being dropped on concrete, tile, and ash-bolt and it finally broke from being thrown across the room (not by me). I would definitely buy this case again! The case stayed on time and time again. The only con with this case is that since it is a very hard plastic it doesn't absorb shock that well. It did perfect with me, but for someone else who's huge on superior shock absorption this would be the only con. | 5 | Love it! | 1,382,054,400 | 10 18, 2013 |
A1DN7FOC9B91Y7 | B000MSXVGA | Leslie Howard | [
0,
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] | Mount is nice but is not VESA 200 compliant. An optional mounting bracket is required. The bracket that is part of the package only goes up to VESA 100. Also the metric sized hardware requires a metric allen wrench which they provide, but it is not hardened and quickly rounds over when fastening the screws into studs. Be prepared to improvise. | 3 | NOT VESA 200 compliant | 1,223,424,000 | 10 8, 2008 |
A1DN7FOC9B91Y7 | B0012QFGPA | Leslie Howard | [
4,
4
] | Great price and perfect for 16" OC stud installation. Scr3ews are perfect size but use 1/8" drill bit to pre-drill holes. (A little soap on threads helps immensely) | 5 | Perfect size | 1,383,177,600 | 10 31, 2013 |
A1DN7FOC9B91Y7 | B002BY861I | Leslie Howard | [
2,
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] | Perfect saw, was able to cut holes for wall boxes without need to drill holes, quick and easyNeeds a sleeve to store it in | 5 | Great tool | 1,363,910,400 | 03 22, 2013 |
A1DN7FOC9B91Y7 | B00363WA1K | Leslie Howard | [
1,
1
] | Go Blue, works well without curtains. 3" pocket is great, material doesn't show wrinkles either. Wildcat is the right color | 5 | Very Nice for great school | 1,355,097,600 | 12 10, 2012 |
A1DN7FOC9B91Y7 | B0049LBGCW | Leslie Howard | [
0,
0
] | Large enough to cover 2 studs if needed or can mount to one, plenty of hardware to cover different TVs. Level was actually very acurate. Price is great and with free shipping from Amazon (if you order something else to get to $25). It beats the Big Box stores that want $80 - $100 for similar mounts | 5 | Great Wall Mount | 1,363,910,400 | 03 22, 2013 |
A1DN7FOC9B91Y7 | B007OUONIO | Leslie Howard | [
0,
0
] | Would of been five stars but the charm showed was the one with the wildcat. This one was nice as well | 4 | Nice charm but wrong design shipped. | 1,355,097,600 | 12 10, 2012 |
A1DN7FOC9B91Y7 | B007ST09TI | Leslie Howard | [
0,
0
] | Very good price as the covers alone cost as much as the total for the kit. You need kit to do an install anyway (2 brackets and 2 covers) | 5 | Nice Deal | 1,363,910,400 | 03 22, 2013 |
A1DN7FOC9B91Y7 | B009ZEUXHM | Leslie Howard | [
6,
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] | Extneds up to a foot from wall and then fold nearly flat, and will hold a really big TV, Plenty of hardware, Highly recommended | 5 | Huge beefy mount | 1,363,910,400 | 03 22, 2013 |
A1DN7FZQS4PPS7 | B000001195 | Interstellar | [
16,
17
] | This is Pink Floyd in their rawest and most experimental, cerebral-cortex-melting form. If ever you doubted Pink Floyd's early status as "The Kings of British Psychedelia," you need look no further than this. No lyrics, just all out, Syd Barrett-penned, lysergic, instrumental insanity. (And more use of echo than you can shake a stick at.) While the highlight here has to be Interstellar Overdrive, Nick's Boogie is absolutely exquisite in it's own right, with it's extremely lonely sounding echoed guitar and hollow drums. On a side note, this CD contains the most breath-taking moment in music history. After 16 minutes of pure experimentation, the entire band regroups and comes back to the main theme of the song. It's at this exact moment, the essence of Pink Floyd lies. No singular moment in their entire catalog (contrary to popular belief) even comes close. Just take a listen.....you'll see. | 5 | and on the first day, Syd said "let there be psychedelia". | 961,545,600 | 06 21, 2000 |
A1DN7FZQS4PPS7 | B0000026NF | Interstellar | [
8,
33
] | Hahahahaha! Ok,ok, joke's over. You guys had me going there for a while! Everyone that gave this five stars can come out of their hiding spots and review this album for REAL now. Shame on you people! Pulling a trick like that on me. For a minute, I actually thought there WERE people out there who'd give this album rave reviews. You guys are SO sneaky! | 1 | You got me guys.... | 960,940,800 | 06 14, 2000 |
A1DN7FZQS4PPS7 | B000002OMN | Interstellar | [
3,
26
] | Wow! How can you people who gave this album 5 stars live with yourselves? Fans of good music beware! Here's a good analogy for you, Meat Loaf is to good music, as cigarettes are to good health. Horrendous lyrics and detestable music abound in this travesty of an album. There may just be hope for you Meat Loaf lovers yet, but you must hurry! Rush down to your local music store and purchase a copy of Pink Floyd's The Piper at the Gates of Dawn! It's your only hope! Quickly, while there's still time! | 1 | I thought I had heard the worst.....then came this..... | 956,880,000 | 04 28, 2000 |
A1DN7FZQS4PPS7 | B000002U9Y | Interstellar | [
24,
31
] | I am a very BIG Pink Floyd fan and i have to say this is THE greatest album they've ever done (or ever will do)! I have nothing but great things to say about this album, and if i were to write them all down here i'd be here for years! Listening to "Remember" a Day and "See-Saw" really depresses me, because of Rick Wright's waning lyrical contributions in later years. He has the ability to write the most beautiful songs. *sigh* Oh-well. The rest of the album is equally fantastic. Starting with Rogers "Let There Be More Light" with its dark mysticysm. "Set The Controls..." and its menacing undertones. "Corporal Clegg"; (fabulous manic guitar Syd),Waters first scoff at war. "A Saucerful of Secrets"; winding, falling, climax of sound. And finally Syd's "Jugband Blues" a song so hauntingly sad he almost makes you want to cry. I miss you Syd | 5 | One Word - WOW! | 944,611,200 | 12 8, 1999 |
A1DN7FZQS4PPS7 | B000002UA0 | Interstellar | [
1,
1
] | Ok, so I fudged my Saucerful of Secrets review. I cheerfully withdraw the statement,"this is the best album they've ever done..blah, blah, blah." And insert it here. I DID have the album at the time however, I failed to see the utter genius it contained.These amazing songs range from whimsically elegant to pure acid-fueled, psychedelic freak-out. This album is (in MY eyes) perfect in every way. No filler or even sub-par songs (Take up thy Stethoscope and Walk comes close, but the freak-out at the end saves it.) Also, try listening to the album through head-phones, the stero-panning at the end of Interstellar Overdrive is mind-numbingly delightful.So, will you suffer eternal damnation if you don't buy this album? No, I should think not. You will however, put money in Syd Barrett's pocket and show him how many people truly enjoy his wonderful music. And i can't think of a better reason for buying it than that. Can you? | 5 | Oh to be alive in 1967..... | 967,075,200 | 08 24, 2000 |
A1DN7FZQS4PPS7 | B000007MVM | Interstellar | [
6,
15
] | OK, I'll admit it, Syd Barrett is my hero. But, even if he wasn't, this music is still great. I love every song on this album. I can listen to it from start to finish. The music is absolutely wonderful and the lyrics are phenominal! As for Mr. EuphoricPossum (who doesn't even spell genius right), all I have to say is, Roger and Dave TOGETHER, couldn't have written a better album than The Madcap Laughs. Criminy! They couldn't have even come close to the greatness exhibited in No Man's Land (one of the album's weaker moments, albeit still a lyrically and musically impressive track.) I'll GLADLY take this over anything Floyd did after the closing lyrics of Jugband Blues! It all turned to crap after A Saucerful of Secrets. I recommend this, Piper at the Gates of Dawn, and A Saucerful of Secrets very highly. Don't waste your time with anything from the Roger Waters' "oh look, I'm famous, pity me. War is bad too, by the way" era. | 5 | Roger Waters > Syd Barrett, I think not! | 957,571,200 | 05 6, 2000 |
A1DN7FZQS4PPS7 | B000007NWI | Interstellar | [
2,
2
] | ....where have all the great songwriters gone? This *posthumous release of alternate takes and "just didn't quite make it to the album" songs is simply extraordinary. The tracks are a bit rough, however you must keep in mind these were never meant to be released so, all is forgiven. Personally, I whole-heartedly enjoy the studio chatter between Syd and Dave; it gives this collection a partially laid-back feel.20 tracks (including the six bonus, which are amazing)of pure un-refined genius is what you get (plus, a hilarious, incorrectly translated lyric sheet.) I mean, come now, you'll have these profound musical stylings of Syd AND Japanese humor to boot. How could anyone refuse that?So kids, if sufficient funds remain after purchasing Britney Spears, grab one of Syd's as well. I guarantee your mother will find the charred remains of "Oops, I did it again" in the wood-burner the next morning.*Refers to the creative death of Syd Barrett. | 5 | Screw the flowers.... | 963,792,000 | 07 17, 2000 |
A1DN7G36RP7C09 | B009JCVZ90 | bronat | [
0,
0
] | Very good product. Easy to put together. Only had an issue with the tips for the hangars, but not a problem. | 5 | Coat/Rack Stand | 1,294,272,000 | 01 6, 2011 |
A1DN7G36RP7C09 | B00EDT7JHG | bronat | [
0,
1
] | The Cellar kept me engaged, a great page turner. Great for those who love history and mysteries. Curtis did a wonderful job of mixing reality with the supernatural. Loved the characters and he did a fantastic job of describing them. The Cellar really comes alive in your mind. | 5 | A great read! | 1,383,091,200 | 10 30, 2013 |
A1DN7G7HWQ68KK | 1582558566 | kwerbal | [
0,
0
] | This book was invaluable for anatomy. I would not use it alone as the only atlas, but along with another atlas that can give more detail. The advantage of Rohen's is that it gives an idea of depth better than most drawn atlases. Also, when preparing for anatomy exams it was a great review because it gives several images and one of them is bound to look like the cadaver. | 4 | Great for Test Prep | 1,291,593,600 | 12 6, 2010 |
A1DN7G7PB5JKA2 | B000H6B4KM | John P. Maurer | [
0,
0
] | Easy to set up - a bit larger than I needed, but this unit really eats up papers, credit cards and CDs. It will accomodate the binder thickness on checkbook so you have to pull your deposit stubs to shread them. Not a bad price, probably could find it cheaper, but having doorstep delivery was a plus. | 5 | PS-77Cs | 1,173,571,200 | 03 11, 2007 |
A1DN7GDRS320FP | 095693630X | Stian | [
0,
1
] | En veldig bra bok som er et must for alle die hard fans!!Mye interessante intervjuer med gamle medlemmer og mange bilder fra gode gamle dager. | 5 | W.A.S.P | 1,322,006,400 | 11 23, 2011 |
A1DN7GH1NIS1KD | B00008LDZZ | Gillian Hsieh | [
6,
6
] | My mom used this tape when I was in HS and I started doing it the summer before college. I went from a pants size 6 to 2 that summer. It was so effective so fast!In college I had free gym access so I tried all sorts of cardio and weight machines but in the end I always come back to this tape. It takes less time (no commuting), gives you more of a whole-body workout, and is way less tedious than running nowhere for 30 mins on an elliptical. Also, my joints used to hurt after working out on cardio machines at the gym because of the repetitive motion and repeating impacts on the same joints. This tape provides the same intensity workout with varied movements so that it distributes the impact better. This tape keeps you motivated over the full 45 mins, unlike sometimes when you're at the gym and you go home because you feel tired after 10 mins. I like the one for abs because the belt forces me to stand up straight and keep my abs in. My mom has some other ones but I can't say that I have used them much at all.Last summer I graduated from college and I started looking into gym memberships, but they are all so expensive, even the student rates at my school are way more $ than this tape. I highly recommend at-home walking as your primary form of exercise. | 5 | safe and effective | 1,190,592,000 | 09 24, 2007 |
A1DN7GH1NIS1KD | B00009PJRD | Gillian Hsieh | [
0,
0
] | To those who have previously listened to Brand NewI still prefer YFW, but some of the lyrics in this album are -amazing-, take the time to look them up. It's a mixture between morose and angry but neither, really. The riffs are harder and it's a little more driven.To those who have never listened to Brand NewThis CD sounds actually somewhat similar to Taking Back Sunday's "Tell All Your Friends" and if you enjoy bands like Taking Back Sunday, or Fallout Boy. I recommend going to brand new's website and in the see/hear section you can listen to some full length tracks. | 4 | it's definitely not "your favorite weapon" | 1,088,985,600 | 07 5, 2004 |
A1DN7GH1NIS1KD | B000850JP8 | Gillian Hsieh | [
4,
9
] | ok i know bands are supposed to evolve into newer sounds. however, they've completely lost that gritty sound that made them so appealing, the lyrics are mediocre at best (esp bev. hills & we are all on drugs are painful to listen to) and the album lacks the intensity of several of the previous ones. and i have a high tolerance for crappy weezer. of course i liked blue and pinkerton best. but i liked maladroit too! and even green! but this is marginally acceptable. Rivers Cuomo is essentially mocking me because i know he can do better and he isn't, on purpose, just to piss me off. I mean, i heard they picked from over 200 songs the ones that go on this album, and that makes me wonder what the rejected songs sound like (really really bad?) and how much time they actually spend on each song. Like it'd be impressive if the album was good, but it's not. | 1 | this is trash | 1,126,742,400 | 09 15, 2005 |
A1DN7GH1NIS1KD | B000F0UV0Y | Gillian Hsieh | [
2,
7
] | recommended if you like: armor for sleep, panic at the disco, the academy is.I used to LOVE taking back sunday for their intensity and their desperate screams and their gritty but passionate sound. This is so ... every other band. every song on this album sounds like another band could have written it. Even the lyrics sound like they were written by someone else. I don't know, these guys have lost their edge. I was somewhat disappointed after John Nolan left the band and Where You Want To Be was released, because it was kind of lame how Adam Lazarra was imitating john nolan or something, but it was still that Taking Back Sunday sound. Now it's just generic pop-punk-emo, the only thing thye have going for them is sweet harmonies and the familiar voice. This is the transition album. I'm not really into it at all, but for those who have never liked taking back sunday before, this new album is really catchy. | 2 | sooooooooooooo disappointing | 1,145,923,200 | 04 25, 2006 |
A1DN7GH728ZD3M | 0615925537 | Nikki Piroli | [
0,
0
] | great book! it is definitely worth it to take the time out to read the book! I couldn't put it down! :) | 5 | awesome! | 1,388,275,200 | 12 29, 2013 |
A1DN7GHWEEEK0V | B0060D80NU | bcuzimblonde | [
0,
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] | This game is so addicting! I need more friends to advance in the game though...can y'all help me out? ID bcuzimblonde. Thanks :) | 4 | need more friends | 1,348,358,400 | 09 23, 2012 |
A1DN7GHWEEEK0V | B00B2TET3C | bcuzimblonde | [
0,
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] | This game is fun and addicting! I am off work right due to illness and it makes it much easier to stay home. Love it! | 5 | Awesome! | 1,362,009,600 | 02 28, 2013 |
A1DN7GNFSTZ6I5 | B000FJ9DOK | zhangxu | [
0,
0
] | In winter it is so warm！18-OunceI was so love itI just bought 18 ozThis Thermos is wonderful! | 5 | Nicely done | 1,356,307,200 | 12 24, 2012 |
A1DN7GNFSTZ6I5 | B0017IHRNC | zhangxu | [
0,
0
] | Opening and closing the bottle are both one handed operations and can be accomplished by touch.This is definitely the best for cold items. | 5 | Thermos Stainless King 16-Ounce | 1,356,307,200 | 12 24, 2012 |
A1DN7GPNJLK6XI | B000P4HOIC | Eric | [
2,
2
] | The product was promptly shipped; however, the product description on the Amazon Website needs to be updated to state the templates are shipped without instructions. I called the company who said they had researched and could not find any instructions, nor did they know of any companion video. I kept the templates because I have enough woodworking experience, and a quick internet search found detailed instructions and videos from several other vendors. Also, the width for templates for the rails varies from 2 3/8" to 2 1/2" on the various rail templates (i.e., measured at the center top of the rail). If you are making several different width doors and want them all to match, you will need to adjust for the height--and this is easy to accomplish. The templates are high quality, all made from rugged HDPE plastic, and should last for many years. If the product would have included the instructions, I would have given it five stars. Amazon customer service was AWESOME in helping me resolve the problem. | 4 | No Instructions, Rail width varies | 1,357,776,000 | 01 10, 2013 |
A1DN7GPNJLK6XI | B00EV4BGY0 | Eric | [
0,
0
] | The overall package is really great, and I would have given it 5 stars, except for the very antiquated external flash provided.You can only use the included flash in the manual mode, aka 1970s technology. Do not expect it to automatically work with the capabilities of a full functioning TTL flash. I would rather that Cameta would have substituted the Sunpak PF30X, or similar, that does include i-TTL for Nikon, well worth the $10 additional cost.That said, the kit arrived within four days of purchase and everything was in great shape. The camera is easy to learn to use for very basic shooting, and with very little extra study, you can fully use its numerous extra features. The lens will cover 90+% of my shooting needs. And, the included UV filter is an absolute insurance policy against scratching the lens. | 3 | Nice package, Except External Flash | 1,399,939,200 | 05 13, 2014 |
A1DN7GVRB05MYB | 6302678846 | What | [
29,
30
] | Robin Harris' Bebe's KidsYo!!! what the hell is this? the DVD Bebe's Kids is now 50.00 or more!!! WTF is that about? I didn't pay that much for the movie, I have for at least 5years and now it's 50.00 or more! You People should be ashame of yourselves!!! That is crazy!!! I'm so UPSET about it!!!! | 5 | What the hell | 1,303,084,800 | 04 18, 2011 |
A1DN7GWBWM83TT | B00409E4JK | Dustin Cai | [
0,
0
] | This case was overall great for it's purpose. It takes a little less than 4-5 hours to get this case up to full charge and it can bring my phone from 0-100% easily while still having juice left over for about 10% more. All of the functions worked perfectly and the case was very durable itself. All iPhone buttons are still easy to access and the charging ports worked fine for me.My only dislike about this case, which is why it doesn't receive a 5/5, was the design and how it made my phone really big and much heavily. Although worth the tradeoff for basically a second battery while charging my phone, sometimes the case just got really annoying and at first it was weird to get used to having to carry around something so large in my pocket compared to a regular iPhone 4S without a case.But even with the design, it was still a great case and great for on-the-go charging. Once you get used to the size, it doesn't become that much of a problem. This case was very reliable to me and always got me out of situations where I was low on battery without an outlet. I recommend this case to anyone who needs the extra battery. | 4 | Great for it's purpose | 1,380,931,200 | 10 5, 2013 |
A1DN7GWBWM83TT | B00GBFQWEG | Dustin Cai | [
2,
3
] | I have received a free sample of this case for review by uNu through their uTry program. I have used this case for a little over a week now as my main phone case for my iPhone 5s and I love the case. Once again, uNu makes an amazing case and has obviously put a lot of thought into making this product amazing. Starting off with everything good, the case itself is very slim and fits into any pocket easily. The bulkiness of other cases make carrying an iPhone a hassle but uNu has done a great job in slimming this case down and creating a product that works well and saves space. In addition, I have yet to run into any problems with charging the case. The case, when full, will get me from 10%-100% easily and the case itself charges rather quickly relative to other charging cases. The button on the base is within easy access yet is concealed enough so that it makes it difficult to accidentally press the button and begin charging when you don't mean to. The LED lights on the back are also great indicators to tell me how much charge I have left, however those LED lights can somewhat be misleading. It usually shows that there is a lot more charge than there actually is, but it isn't that big of a problem. The wireless charging dock is also a great addition, as it takes away a lot of problems when charging, making everything just that much easier. The only problems that I have found with the battery case is that the power button at the top becomes very difficult to press and it takes a lot of effort to get the iPhone's power button to respond. In addition, the snap-on style of the battery case can sometimes be difficult to either take on or off. However, these problems aren't great enough to take away anything from the case and I highly recommend this case to anyone looking for a battery case. | 5 | Great battery case | 1,395,705,600 | 03 25, 2014 |
A1DN7GXE6J2T7Q | B001VNOQ9Q | CJ | [
0,
0
] | The lighting is So pretty. It gives a relaxing glow of changing colours in the bedroom at night. We all like this light. | 5 | Pretty and calm | 1,386,547,200 | 12 9, 2013 |
A1DN7GXE6J2T7Q | B002FL51PG | CJ | [
1,
1
] | i ordered these for my daughter for christmas and anticipated good quality as they are "swarovski". these are JUNK! i can't believe the poor quality. they look like cheap craft beads and i am so disappointed. they look like chunky dress up jewelry! i would never recommend these earings OR the matching necklace. on the lighter side, we all had a good laugh when i held them up to show the family!! | 1 | quality | 1,323,475,200 | 12 10, 2011 |
A1DN7GXE6J2T7Q | B002VJKJ54 | CJ | [
2,
2
] | i couldn't be happier with this frame! good quality and beautiful. i will be ordering more of this make. i am looking forward to getting a picture in it and hanging it on the wall!! | 5 | quality and look | 1,323,475,200 | 12 10, 2011 |
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