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Genre: Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Celeste wasn't too happy when she found out she would work with Ben on the grant proposal for a new clinic. However, she quickly realized that attitude wouldn't be productive when they had a short deadline to meet. I liked her conscious decision to clear the air, though she didn't expect to discover that he was not the evil businessman she thought he was.
Ben never approved of how his father handled Coho Cove's development and made significant changes when he inherited the company. Unfortunately, the work required strained his marriage. He feels a lot of guilt over his failed marriage, the accident that killed his wife, and the effect it had on their daughter, Quinn.
I enjoyed watching Celeste and Ben's relationship develop. Once Celeste got past her dislike of him, she discovered that she and Ben had much in common. There were some terrific scenes of them spending time together and realizing how much they were alike. What neither expected was the attraction that flared between them. Their feelings for each other grow, but obstacles keep them from going all in. Celeste had been burned in an earlier relationship, and trusting again did not come easily. Ben has a pile of insecurities that make it difficult for him to believe he deserves to be happy. It takes nearly losing her for Ben to let go of his fears and take a chance.
I loved Ben's daughter, Quinn. She hasn't spoken since the accident that killed her mother. Other than that, she is a happy, healthy little girl. Her relationship with her daddy is fantastic, and I loved watching Ben with her. Quinn and Celeste take to each other, and their scenes together are sweet. Some adorable parts with Quinn and her best friend, Celeste's nephew JJ, lead to an unexpected development later in the book. I loved the ending, and the epilogue was terrific.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2024/12/terrace-story.html
Reviewed for NetGalley.
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Genres: Business & Money, Politics & Social Sciences
Book Type: Hardcover
Overall, not a lot happens in this novel and to many readers it is probably going to be a boring read. However, the ideas presented in the novel are very stimulating and left me with a lot to think about.
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Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
It is like eating a small bowl of sorbet to freshen your palate after eating a greasy meal.
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
How many times can you say "I'm pregnant" on a page, every page
How many times can you say your half sister is 'bad'
How many times can you say you don't like your Dad
How many times can you say you want to put both your sister and Dad in jail
BORING BORING BORING
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Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Paperback
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nancy Drew meets Mystery, Inc.!
Pralines and Creamed is the second book in author Elizabeth Maria Naranjo's fun and cozy teen/young adult Sweet Dreams Mystery series featuring high school senior Genevieve Winterland, her best friend, Brandon Summers, and her canine sidekick, Butterscotch. When Brandon's family-owned bookstore hosts a book signing on Halloween for well-known mystery/horror writer and serial womanizer Jack Kelley, there's friction between his parents due to some unpleasant history with the man. But when he's murdered in the signing line, Brandon's father quickly becomes the police's number one suspect. Genevieve is compelled to investigate and clear Mr. Summers's name.
Genevieve has her hands full, splitting her time between her senior year classes and working at her family's ice cream shop; however, she is determined to solve the murder at the bookstore. When her mother arrives for an unannounced week-long visit, she's caught off guard and soon realizes she's doing everything she can to avoid spending time with her. Up until now, her long-distance relationship with her mother has seemed to work for both of them: occasional calls and short visits two or three times a year kept them in touch with each other. But her mother's sudden desire for more upsets the balance they've established, and Genevieve finds herself backing away. Genevieve does some soul-searching to process her reaction, and young readers may be able to relate to their relationship with a distant parent.Genevieve and Brandon make a good team and are especially kind to his younger sister, Charlotte, even dressing up as Velma and Fred from her favorite cartoon show, Scooby-Doo. However, during this case, Genevieve often prefers to pursue her ideas alone, even misleading her friend about her plans to avoid being slowed down or having to wait for him to become available to join in. Consequently, she makes some mistakes and takes some obvious risks, meeting solo with potential suspects and people she already believes may be a murderer. In the end, the resolution makes sense, and there is an exciting confrontation where the author works, "And I would have gotten away with it too..." into the beaten villain's dialogue.
I recommend PRALINES AND CREAMED to readers of teen and young adult cozy mysteries.I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author.
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
This fantasy world is dark, and something in it reminds me of the Mercedes Lackey Valdemar series. It would be considered high fantasy. Even though there is darkness, the female characters and their different magic powers remind me of the Disney Fairy books. This book is not for kidsâyoung adults, maybe, but not for children.
I don't know if I will continue with the series. I enjoyed it, but I have so much to read. And I know that Sarah Beth Durst has other books I am very interested in,
Any fan of Mercedes Lackey will enjoy it. I have not read much high fantasy, so I cannot think of anything like it, but there is a sweet darkness and hope throughout.
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Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Genres: Children's Books, Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
In an alternate United States, love has been declared a dangerous disease, and the government forces everyone who reaches eighteen to have a procedure called the Cure. Living with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in Portland, Maine, Lena Haloway is very much looking forward to being cured and living a safe, predictable life. She watched love destroy her mother and isn't about to make the same mistakes.
But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena meets enigmatic Alex, a boy from the Wilds who lives under the government's radar. What will happen if they do the unthinkable and fall in love?
Delirium received starred reviews from Kirkus and School Library Journal, and was named a Best Book of the Year by USA Today, Kirkus, Amazon.com, YALSA, and the Chicago Public Library and was selected as one of NPR's Top 100 Best Ever Teen Novels.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Sorry WLers, but my copy must go back to the county library.
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Cute story with simple, sweet graphics about five adventurous mice and their special pirate ship.
Adventures of the Miso Mice, as told to Annette Czech Kopp, is a fun little episodic story about five adventurous female mice on a magical sailing ship. (Magical because it can travel on water or into space!) Their journeys take them to exotic islands and star ports, where they meet interesting beings who quickly become their friends. But even on their sunny excursions, there lurks some shady characters.
The plot is simple, the story is cute, and the characters colorful and endearing, many with fun, clever names. My favorite name, hands down, belonged to the gangsters, though: Lobsta Clamdestino, Oysters Rockefella, and Big Tuna.There are five mice: Polly Hedron, Curiosity Launch, Suzy Butterfly, Shelly Beachcomber, and Catalina Awesome, each with their particular interests and skills. Before they became the Miso Mice, they were magical little sprites. When the sprites discovered a treasure chest containing a number of useful items, they also found an intriguing button labeled âPressTheButtonâ with instructions to ask a question, press the button, and get an answer. Their first inquiry helped them establish their identities, and the next sent them on to a new adventure. I loved how everywhere the Mice went, they met a plethora of cool, new friends-to-be.
While the story is simple, the vocabulary often is not, indicating this story is most likely for an older audience. However, I think it could be shared as a read-aloud with children with the expectation that there will be questions.Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
This plot explores the ramification of parents exploiting their young children on social media. Anuri's entire childhood was broadcast to the world via her stepmother's blog and social media accounts. Now 25, she wants all of her information removed from public view, and she's determined to save her young stepsister from being forced down the same path.
As with her debut, this plot includes characters on a grief journey, and it examines relationships among parents and children, close friends, and romantic partners.
While I'm glad I read this, I didn't connect with it as strongly as with Someday, Maybe. It was sometimes challenging to track the large cast of characters and abrupt changes in setting. I probably would've stopped reading if I hadn't been listening on audio in my unique circumstances.
It was interesting to listen to this soon after reading You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q. Sutanto. They're very different stories, but both are based on the dark side of social media influencers.
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Politics & Social Sciences
Book Type: Paperback
When the #MeToo Movement went viral, a number of renowned chefs were taken down. It was hardly surprising to find rampant sexual harassment in the restaurant industry. Cooking network shows boasted alpha personalities with over-inflated egos, people with explosive tempers unafraid to publicly berate their staff.
"Service" tells the story of Hannah, a woman whose young life has been traumatized by a sexual assault suffered when she was working at one of Dublin's most exciting and prominent restaurants. A co-worker of hers has brought up rape charges against the restaurant's owner, Daniel, a superstar chef. Understandably, Hannah hesitates in coming forward, fearful of the ugly abuse a victim like herself will draw.
The voices of Daniel and his wife, Julie, are also heard. Daniel tells himself he has been persecute--"Unhappy b*****s, money-hungry, MeToo bandwagon...Your success made you a target. They'd been planning it for months, apparently, this secret coven you employed."
In a narrative such as this we always scrutinize the wife's reaction. Initially, she is repelled by Daniel, later to fall into denial and the desire to believe in the man she fell in love with. "There are things about her husband she loves, and others that have frustrated her; she is genuinely thrown by recent events...How did I not know that my husband was involved with other women? And beneath this, the question that no one has asked me yet: How did I not know my husband was a predator?"
Author Sarah Gilmartin's real accomplishment is in her portrayal of Daniel. He is a revolting human being who has irrevocably harmed innocent lives. We are not going to sympathize with him or overemphasize any redeeming qualities. What we do see is his internal justifications, his reasons for believing he is blameless... maybe even a martyr. When an actor takes on the role of a despicable character he always needs to see where that personality is coming from-- and the author has found that strain here.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I enjoyed the bible scriptures, the inspirational messages, and the uplifting quotations. But the fabricated accounts based on the iconic stories in the Bible were not that great.Â
Here are two of my favorite quotes:
"You are...infinitely dear to the Father, unspeakably precious to Him. You are never, for one second, alone." -- Norma Dowty
"Give for the joy of giving -- if you only "give to get" you are not giving, you are trading" -- Mary C. CrowleyÂ
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