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Shelley B. (readfreak) - Reviews

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Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Bk 12)
Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Bk 12)
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/27/2015
Helpful Score: 1


It was a long book but a good one that kept me reading late into the night. There were parts that were difficult to read because of the subject matter, more so in the first portion of the book that focuses on Acheron's early life, but it gave you a greater apperciation and understanding of his personality and behaviors throughout all the other books. There were some moments in the second part that seemed a bit silly but I think the intensity and darkness of the first half contributed to that feeling. Some incidences required a bit more "suspension of disbelief" than othersin "part 2". But it was great to see a Happy ending for a favorite character.


Can You Keep a Secret?
Can You Keep a Secret?
Author: Sophie Kinsella
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 818
Review Date: 8/14/2014


Very cute and quirky...a nice easy read. The main character had me giggling throughout the whole book, especially when she would think or blurt out something I've thought myself a million times.


C'mon America, Let's Eat! : Susan's Favorite Low-Fat Recipes To Fit Your Lifestyle
Review Date: 8/5/2014


Great recipes that don't skimp on flavor. Best thing about it is NO crazy ingredients you have to chase all over town to specialty stores to find! Just everyday foods made healthier.


Dark Witch (Cousins O'Dwyer, Bk 1) (Audio CD-MP3) (Unabridged)
Review Date: 10/28/2014


It was a good story with characters you couldn't help but like. I do have to say the 3 star rating comes from being a LONG time Nora Roberts fan and, as I was reading this, kind of feeling like "been here, done this" and quite frankly enjoyed it a bit more in other books. The relationships are good but don't have the same depth or draw for me as in some of her others. Should you read it? Definitely. Is it a re-read keeper? Eh....


The Last Time I Was Me
The Last Time I Was Me
Author: Cathy Lamb
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/10/2017


Fun quirky characters that lighten up a story line that is on the serious side. I enjoyed Julia's Chocolates even more than this one, but I'd still highly recommend it.


Leverage in Death (In Death, Book 47)
Leverage in Death (In Death, Book 47)
Author: J. D. Robb
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 28
Review Date: 7/2/2020


Great addition to the series. Really gets you thinking about what you'd be willing to do in certain circumstances and for who. I'm a huge fan of the series so if you are too, definitely worth the read. If you've never read anything from the âIn Deathâ series, you'll be able to follow the plot but the characters build throughout the series so some inside jokes or relationships might not make sense to you. As a fan I'd suggest book one even after all these years!


Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, Bk 3)
Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, Bk 3)
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 943
Review Date: 9/26/2014


I liked this book. The Hero has some major stuff he has to work through and It was nice to see the Heroine work on not only accepting her personality but accepting the possibility that someone could accept her and love her without trying to or expecting her to change who she is. It was also interesting the Way the author introduced and dealt with one of the major aspects of their relationship. Strong "moving on in life and being who you are in the moment" theme


The Perfect Christmas
The Perfect Christmas
Author: Debbie Macomber
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 158
Review Date: 8/14/2014


A nice easy enjoyable read. Perfect book to put you in a warm fuzzy place whether it's near Christmas or not.


Relentless
Relentless
Author: Dean Koontz
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 168
Review Date: 8/14/2014


Really tense and engaging. A fresh approach to stalker-type/obscessive mentality. Kept me turning pages well into the night just to see where the story was going to go next.


Sins of the Night (Dark-Hunter, Bk 8)
Sins of the Night (Dark-Hunter, Bk 8)
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/12/2014


Even though this book takes you away from alot of the original Dark Hunters and is a bit more focused on the relationship aspect than alot of the others I still really enjoyed reading Alexion and Danger's story. The way they wrap it up to get the Happily Ever After is a bit cheesy but I am a sucker for the Happily Ever After!


Skin Game (Skin, Bk 1)
Skin Game (Skin, Bk 1)
Author: Ava Gray
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 62
Review Date: 8/27/2016


Interesting paranormal element for the main female character to possess. I read A LOT so I'm always impressed when an author comes up with something I haven't already read a dozen times. The author kept mentioning and had the male lead waffling between his original plan and his new feelings for the lead female for too long in my opinion but the well done relationship progression made that a little easier to overlook. Good enough that I picked up the next in the series.


Untraceable (Tracers, Bk 1)
Untraceable (Tracers, Bk 1)
Author: Laura Griffin
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/5/2014


This is the first I've read from this author and I was pleasantly surprised. It did have some "first-book-of-a-series-itis" in that you get quite a few characters thrown at you to set up the upcoming books but it had a "bag guy(s)" twist at the end I didn't see coming. Good enough for me to go for book 2 to read more about the other characters.


When Bruce Met Cyn (Visitation, Bk 3)
When Bruce Met Cyn (Visitation, Bk 3)
Author: Lori Foster
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 351
Review Date: 12/10/2017


I like Lori Foster's most recent work more than her older books, but it was still an okay fun series to read. For Lori Foster fans you can definitely see the beginnings of her great ability to develop characters you get attached to and invested in. They get progressively better and my favorite and closest to her most recent work is the final book in the series, "Jamie".


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