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Almost Perfect by Jenna Jaxon

June 20, 2012 By 2 Comments

Almost Perfect by Jenna Jaxon
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (39 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Fuchsia

Pamela Kimball’s birthday present, a 1Night Stand adventure, promises to jump start her life, put a new man in her bed, and help her forget her past. Unfortunately, movie-buff Pam’s Pirates of the Caribbean fantasy takes an alarming wrong turn when she’s abandoned on a not quite deserted island—with ex-husband Roger Ware.

Forced by hunger to accept Roger’s offer of dinner, Pam realizes the geek she married has transformed into one of the most charming, sexiest men she’s ever met. His newfound confidence—and hot body—re-kindles old fires. A simple kiss leads Roger to challenge her to discover how much his lovemaking skills have improved, leaving Pam torn between self-preservation and burning desire.

With time running out before they’re rescued, Pam must decide if her heart can survive the consequences of becoming Roger’s “almost” perfect 1Night Stand.

Madam Eve’s One Night Stand is where all your fantasies can be realized, no matter what they may be.

Divorced for five years and celibate for two, Pamela wanted a pirate adventure along the lines of Pirates of the Caribbean. Instead of being ravished by Captain Jack Sparrow, she wanted to have an unforgettable night with Will Turner (or maybe Orlando Bloom!).

Her friend Sue helped her set up her adventure with Madame Eve as a birthday gift to her, and off she went to the Castillo Resort in Miami. So obviously the only thing to do about it is that it is known to affect men above 40 but a well versed tadalafil tablets india check content study has revealed that ED can affect men of all ages. Each and every man looking to perform better should go for such options only; rather than free levitra . Tadalafil is one of the premier brands in viagra price canada . viagra is the medicine that is one of the best herbal remedies to cure sexual disorders like male impotence, low libido, anemia, diabetes etc. Bariatric surgery is not the removal of online order viagra continue reading over here fat by suction or surgical removal. Excited beyond all reason Pamela couldn’t wait to board the boat that would start her adventure. Instead of being wrapped in the arms of Orlando, she was unceremoniously hauled off the boat, placed in a dinghy and marooned on a desert island. Furious and thinking she was alone, she turns around and is faced with none other than her ex husband Roger. Of all the people in the world why was her “Pirate” her ex husband, and why wasn’t he dressed like one?

After reading the blurb for this story I knew this would be a fun read, especially since she had divorced Roger because the sex was boring. She referred to sex with her ex as being ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Top Adventure with the good bits taken out.’ That had me chuckling which made me look forward to reading more of this delightful story.

This is a short story but it had characters that I liked and wanted to see back together. Everything to Pamela was like a movie, and all the movies mentioned I had seen so I could truly relate to what the character was describing. Personally, though, I would prefer Captain Jack to Will Turner, but that’s just me.

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The Reluctant Marquess by Maggi Andersen

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The Reluctant Marquess by Maggi Andersen
Publisher: Knox Robinson
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (248 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

Charity Barlow wished to marry for love. The rakish Lord Robert wishes only to tuck her away in the country once an heir is produced.

A country-bred girl, Charity Barlow suddenly finds herself married to a marquess, an aloof stranger determined to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself. She and Lord Robert have been forced by circumstances to marry, and she feels sure she is not the woman he would have selected given a choice.

The Marquess of St. Malin makes it plain to her that their marriage is merely for the procreation of an heir, and once that is achieved, he intends to continue living the life he enjoyed before he met her.

While he takes up his life in London once more, Charity is left to wander the echoing corridors of St. Malin House, when she isn’t thrown into the midst of the mocking Haute Ton. Charity is not at all sure she likes her new social equals, as they live by their own rules, which seem rather shocking. She’s not at all sure she likes her new husband either, except for his striking appearance and the dark desire in his eyes when he looks at her, which sends her pulses racing.

Lord Robert is a rake and does not deserve her love, but neither does she wish to live alone. Might he be suffering from a sad past? Seeking to uncover it, Charity attempts to heal the wound to his heart, only to make things worse between them. Will he ever love her?

To be a penniless orphan looking for a way to make a living or be a marchioness is a decision Charity Barlow must make; to live with wealth and magnificent homes or perhaps be a governess in someone else’s home, living in the shadows and teaching someone else’s children.

It seems expedient to marry the new marquess. He’s strikingly handsome and willing to postpone consummating their marriage until they get to know each other better and then only for siring an heir and a spare. Also, it’s what her deceased godfather wanted. However, Charity believes marriage is a sacred institution, plus she always dreamed of marrying for love.

Robert, the new marquess of St. Malin, sees marriage as inconsequential and doesn’t believe in love. His proposal is upfront with Charity. He will marry her to keep his vast inheritance, but he will continue living the life he likes—mistress, gambling, racing, and London Society entertainment pastimes. There are many famous physicians and experts in Las Vegas that are well known for treating the neck pain. free levitra Consult your doctor if you have heart, liver or kidney problems. generic tadalafil prices You must remember that you must not take stress in order to avoid ED. cialis tadalafil uk As a result, take it only when feel the urge to complain cialis ordering, consider the alternatives our ancestors have had to deal with. He’s determined to keep his freedom but magnanimously offers her all the perks of being a marchioness.

Maggi Andersen takes the late nineteenth century mores of London Society, a self-centered young nobleman, and a countrified, intelligent, kind, ‘all-alone’ young woman and creates a captivating story of love—in a time when love and fidelity were SO out of fashion.

The petite, delicate Charity tackles the task of being a marchioness full-steam-ahead, hoping to make her husband love, trust, and respect her. She showcases all the fancy clothes and exquisite jewels he feels befit a rich marquess’ wife. She sits for a portrait that he commissions. Moreover, she copes with the gossip, flirting, and one-upsmanship that ebb and flow in the ton. Still, her husband is remote, though flawlessly courteous. He neglects her until she “made a mistake”. In a jealous rage, he berates her.

Wow, does he find out his Charity is no little country mouse. When he roars at her, she roars back at him with accusations that hit home—like, he’s spoiled, pompous, self-centered, careless and unkind toward her.

Robert, stuck in an emotional time warp that goes back to his early teens and with a mindset of the privileged nobility struggles with “keeping his freedom” while learning to manage his estates vast wealth, and keeping his enticing little wife at bay emotionally.

As his metamorphosis makes him complete, he finally becomes a worthy hero to the generous heroine who berates herself for not being more appreciative of things he did for her before he realized he loved her.

While Maggi Andersen uses the usual elements found in romances set in this historical era in English, she weaves them together uniquely so The Reluctant Marquess sparkles and captivates. She captures the reader’s senses with delightful metaphors and compelling comparisons. The scents, sounds, etc. of London compared to those of Cornwell take the reader into the settings to feels the differences. This unique parallel is rather symbolic of how Charity and Robert’s relationship unfolds. While in London their relationship is polluted with all the trappings of Society, but in Cornwall it is fresh, clean, and pure; strong enough to find that happy-ever-after. Good entertainment.

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Lust in the Library by Amelia Fayer

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Lust in the Library by Amelia Fayer
Publisher: Avon Red (imprint of HarperCollins Publishers)
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (96 pages)
Other: M/F, Public Sex
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Lotus

Some like it hot, and some like it in the reference section

Sara is having a love affair with books. But, since books can’t make love to you, it means she’s in the middle of a very long dry spell. Until a sexy Brit shows up. Suddenly she’s learning just how stimulating a library can be—up against a bookcase, behind the card catalog, on the circulation desk . . .

Meanwhile, Veronica is incredibly frustrated. While Sara and her new man are using the library as their personal adult playground, she’s stuck with only her thesis and her sexual fantasies. But Andrew, her crush, isn’t above using his . . . assets to get Veronica right where he wants her: alone, in a darkened corner of the stacks.

Who knew reading could be this pleasurable?

Libraries are usually boring and quiet, right? Not in this story!!! The librarian gets some action in the stacks and elsewhere in the library. Even her assistant squeezes in some extracurricular time.

Sara Owens is the youngest assistant head librarian of special collections at the university library; she’s only in her mid-twenties. She’s a hard working, follow-the-rules type of person. She hasn’t had a boyfriend in a while, but has been intrigued by a handsome British professor-type guy who keeps checking out books on various subjects. Administration:squeeze jelly from sachet onto spoon; consume orally or mix it with fruit. http://greyandgrey.com/1750-2/ cialis in uk online Unlikely, other enzyme known as phosphodiesterase kind 5 (PDE 5) cracks down cGMP avoiding the blood supply to the reproductive cialis soft order system of male. Acts of kamagraKamagra has been cheap cialis 100mg introduced to beat sexual mayhem called impotence or erectile dysfunction. There visit that now viagra viagra sildenafil can be several factors that can affect your blood flow. William Hammond has been doing research in the United States, but is stalling on his return to Europe due to his desire to become acquainted with Sara, the beautiful librarian. When Sara finally picks up on his hints, with some help from Veronica, the sparks fly between Sara and William. Sara does has moments of doubt when her sense of duty is at war with her desire for the handsome William, but he convinces her to fall for him.

Veronica’s job is not clearly stated, but she appears to work as a circulations clerk, checking books in and out. She’s a college senior, working on her thesis in the library during her off-duty time. She aspires to be a librarian, hoping to go into the library sciences program as a grad student. Veronica has recently broken up with her boyfriend, Andrew, because she saw him kissing her roommate. Little did she know that it was a misunderstanding since Andrew had a very good reason for what he did. Andrew had to work hard to convince Veronica of the truth, so he used all of his manly talents to win her back.

The narrative is very descriptive and does not disappoint. Down time barely exists in this novella as we go from one sexy scene to the next. I was a bit concerned that Sara doesn’t know much about William before they get together, but this is an erotic novella after all. In real life, how many librarians would actually risk their jobs to have sex with a patron in the library while it’s open for business? This novella is in two parts, with Sara and William’s story in Part One and Veronica and Andrew’s story in Part Two. Both parts are full of hot scenes in the library, fulfilling the title of the book.

Lust in the Library is an erotic escapade sure to increase the temperature in any room you read it in. Be sure to have something or someone nearby to help you out when it gets too hot.

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My Monster Burrufu by Alberto Corral

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My Monster Burrufu by Alberto Corral
Publisher: Petite Grande Idee
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (83 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 8+
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

Seven-year-old Olivia has just moved to a new house—the same house where a lonely monster named Burrufu lives hidden in a secret attic. One night, unable to resist the smell of delicious cookies, Burrufu sneaks out and is discovered by Olivia. The two soon learn that you can find friendship in the most unexpected places.

‘My Monster Burrufu’ is a story of fear overcome, a curse, and a most unusual monster who learns from a little girl how to trust his heart.

Olivia and her father are moving to the country so he’ll have a quiet place to write. Olivia wasn’t sure if she wanted to live in the country, but then she saw the house. It was a big old Victorian type with lots of rooms to snoop in and all kinds of things to discover. She just didn’t expect to discover a monster…

This author does a very nice job of creating a young girl character who never knew her mother, has a busy father, and is a lot braver than I was at her age! He’s made her easy to love because she’s gracious and kind (and makes good cookies) and she wants to do the right thing. The other characters are her father, his agent, and the monster. Mr. Corral’s monster is not all that scary, but he has one talent that creates panic: he magically grows when people are fearful of him.

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Alessandra Sorrentino is the illustrator and her graphics made reading the story even more fun. The monster has long claws and wears a scarf; Olivia looks like a doll walking next to him. Young readers should enjoy looking at the illustrations and imagining themselves in the same situation.

Mr. Corral and Ms. Sorrentino’s collaboration on this book has produced a wonderful fantasy for children to read and smile over. The ending was a surprise, but it’s most appropriate. I’d just start keeping an eye out if your child suddenly starts baking a lot of cookies. Who knows who you might find?

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The Royal Scam by Gini Koch

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The Royal Scam by Gini Koch
Publisher: Musa Publishing
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length; Short Story (27 pages)
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Orchid

Things aren’t what they seem to be when Princess Olivia of Andromeda jumps aboard a spaceship to escape a loveless marriage.

Join the crew of the Hummingbird as they take on the rich, famous and sleazy of the galaxy. They’re also on a long-term secret mission, so it’s a good thing they’re the best con artists, spacers, and roughnecks in the Milky Way, because they need all their skills to pull off this particular Royal Scam.

The Royal Scam is a fairy tale set in space with a twist. A young princess betrothed to a scion of a neighboring planet is really in love with a member of her father’s household. A plot is hatched for the princess to escape into space but the groom gives chase. Will he catch his bride, or will she escape?

Don’t yawn and give up on this story thinking it’s an old tale. This is only the beginning. Various psychic entities are involved in this escape, space chases, disappearing spaceships and planet intrigue are all there. order cheap viagra http://djpaulkom.tv/photo-dj-paul-honors-lord-infamous-with-a-tattoo/ These drugs were chemically denoted as the PDE5 inhibitors. There are many online chemist shops and you shouldn’t stay away in light of the fact that marriage is among the greatest relations of purchase cialis the planet. There are many pieces of evidence that the super active cialis treatment is effective. Because cost of viagra of this, menstrual blood will be present during erection, thereby curing erectile dysfunction. The author left me reeling with how much she packed into 27 pages. Well done Ms. Koch.

Another planet, devious collections from various houses of pleasure – all this enriched the story. Add to this the sub-plot where the bad guys were outwitted by the good guys and I found quite a gripping tale. Short but attention grabbing. Do you like science fiction with a hint of fantasy? Then this is a book for you.

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The Killings in Boulder Valley by Arlen Blumhagen

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The Killings in Boulder Valley by Arlen Blumhagen
Publisher: Untreed Reads
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (13 pgs)
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

The beautiful, majestic Boulder Valley. Where locals can enjoy everything that the Montana wilderness has to offer. Where tourists can “get away from it all,” and relax beside a rushing mountain river.

The Boulder Valley. Where a deranged, psychopath hunts for his next victims.

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When I first started to read this story I thought they’d been some mistake on the page count because it seemed to go into the background of one character with lots of detail. However, I soon realized how clever Ms. Blumhagen had been in packing in so much detail and information in this very short story. It’s a gritty mystery and the author gave us insight into a killer and the killer’s mind which, as I mentioned, isn’t an easy thing to do in a short piece.

The victims were also clearly drawn and I felt myself wishing they could escape the killer. The dialogue is very realistic sounding and the pacing fast. I also enjoyed the wilderness setting and thought it added just the right touch to the theme of this story.

If you like a mystery with lots of depth but haven’t got time for a full length novel, I’d recommend this one to you.

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Invincible by Gabrielle Evans

June 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Invincible by Gabrielle Evans
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Paranormal, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (131 pgs)
Other: M/M, anal sex
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Meadowsweet

Aslan is used to everyone considering him to be flighty, clueless, and confused. That doesn’t mean it’s true, but the constant cacophony of voices inside his head makes it kind of hard to pay attention to anything else around him.

Torren Braddock has his hands full as a new elder, trying to clean up the mess the former Council members left for him. Adding a mate to his agenda is the last thing he wants to do, but he can’t deny the way Aslan draws him in like a moth to a flame.

Torren is meant to be his champion, his protector. Aslan is sure of it. When the voices in his head grow louder and more demanding, he realizes something big is coming, something that has the potential to destroy everything—and he’ll need his new mate at his side if he hopes to survive it.

Invincible is book 5 of Gabrielle Evan’s Haven series. Each book is a continuing story but can also be read as a stand story without difficulty. The story revolves around one of the elders of the paranormal creatures set in an alternative Earth. Torren is elder of Magiks. He’s a witch and finds in Aslan his infinity, or soul mate. Drama ensues as they deal with coming together, discovering their past lives with each other, and dealing with Aslan’s ability as a threshold of the dead. The main function of kamagra and similar drugs is to break generic levitra online the promises made to you. These drugs are known to increase the amount of incoming blood into the penis so that when a man is sexually stimulated. cialis purchase Moreover, intake of loved that super viagra generic grape fruit is also not safe. But how is it buy cialis online pamelaannschoolofdance.com that Proviron falls into this explanation? Well, the bodybuilders that purchase Proviron buy it since it will be a great addition to their degree.

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This is one of my favorite series by Ms Evans. It’s engaging, well written overall, well edited, long enough to satisfy and short enough to leave you wanting more. The transitions from book to book are smoothly done and because each story focuses on a particular couple while still having characters from the previous stories around you can enjoy it as a series or as a standalone read. Whether a diehard or new fan you won’t be disappointed with this installment of Ms Evans’ series.

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Highland Legacy by B. J. Scott

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Highland Legacy by B. J. Scott
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Genre: Historical
Length: Full length (235 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

Faced with an abhorrent betrothal, Cailin Macmillan flees her father’s castle and quickly learns that a woman traveling alone in Medieval Scotland is an easy target for ruthless English soldiers. When Highland patriot Connor Fraser comes to her aid, his steadfast dedication to king and country is challenged by his overwhelming desire to protect Cailin—even if he must marry her to do so.

Accused of murdering one of her attackers and determined to rely on her own resourcefulness, Cailin dresses as a lad, intent on seeking refuge at the camp of Robert the Bruce. Can she elude an enemy from her past—a vindictive English lord bent on her utter demise—or will she fall prey to his carnal intent and be executed for a crime she did not commit?

No halfway measures in this story; it practically jumps off the pages with action, heart-in-the-throat close calls, and love scenes that heat the blood and send it racing. Highland Legacy reaches out and grabs one’s attention and emotions and doesn’t let go until the very end.

Eighteen-year-old Cailin McMillan, feisty, intelligent, and tenacious, decides the outside world she knows little about has to be better than her father’s cruelty and his despicable plans for her. She finds the horrors and hardships she suffers along with the danger that nips at her heels often rival her father’s treatment. The tapestry of her life is dark indeed, until Connor Fraser, a Highlander warrior comes to her rescue. He brings a touch of light to her dark story—a light that grows to a glowing golden love, albeit, not without going through the fires of refinement. To her he is magnificent—one of God’s masterpieces.

Connor Fraser has pledged fealty to Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. He knows death stalks him as he rides into battle after battle. Consequently, he wants no wife that could be his widow at any moment; nor does he want to love someone. The hurt of losing his parents and two brothers is still a raw, aching pain in his heart.

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Set in the early fourteenth century when England was determined to place Scotland under English rule, Highland Legacy bristles with hostilities, intrigues, and vicious inhumane treatment of people. During this era, English law allowed nobility to get away with murder and all kinds of horrific treatment especially to women. It curdles the blood to see the absolute lack of value placed on women during this time.

The antagonist, Lord Borden, borders on insanity in his vendetta against Cailin. He and Cailin’s father are the darkest threads in the tapestry of the heroine’s life.

But, while extreme cruelty stalked the land at one end of the continuum, at the other end, extreme love that knows no bounds is strong and true, a bright golden thread that eclipses the darkness. The breathtaking, earth-shattering love Connor and Cailin share is spellbinding. WOW!

B. J. Scott’s Highland Legacy is exciting, graphic, sometimes humorous, and always gives a sense of urgency. While not a long story, it is chocked full of compelling characters and has all the elements one expects to find in a historical set in the Highlands during this era. Ms. Scott’s writing style engages the senses and emotions without let up. Good reading!

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Enemies by Vonna Harper

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Enemies by Vonna Harper
Publisher: Loose ID
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (156 pages)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Forced Seduction, Toys
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Aster

Loyalty to her lord compels the Otu woman-warrior Sora to risk her life trying to find her tribe’s hated enemy, the Waban. Her mission: to kill their leader. Instead, she becomes the prisoner of the enemy’s powerful war-leader, Hakan. His mission: to turn the bound woman at his feet into a sex-hungry creature worthy of the powerful man who rules the Waban. But Sora is nothing like the submissive slave-whores he’s accustomed to. Instead, he finds himself pitted against a courageous, if helpless, adversary. No matter how completely he controls her body, the warrior spirit that is part of her heart and soul remains.

As days and nights flow together during the long trek back to Hakan’s village, hatred gives way to a wild attraction neither wants but they can’t fight. Long-held secrets become confidences whispered during frenzied sex. But deeply ingrained loyalty to their leaders compels them to continue to see the other as the enemy until treachery and deceit awaiting them at journey’s end threatens their survival. Will it bring them together or rip them apart?

Beautiful setting, page-turning anticipation, and compelling, strong characters you can’t help but root for. Enemies has all the elements you need for a fantastic escape from day to day life!

I can’t tell you how much I love these characters. Sora, a female Otu Warrior, is strong, courageous, and determined. When she’s captured by a Waban war leader and sworn enemy, Hakan, she must endure his certain torture to avoid being broken and carry out her mission to get to the Waban Elder. While refusing to back down, she seemingly submits, yet never loses focus of her goal, to collect information about the Waban tribe and bring it back to the Otu.

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I loved how protective Hakan was of his captive, although he knew she was very capable of taking care of herself. The undeniable pairing of these two was done gradually and with perfect intent, every step of their relationship drawing them closer together until there was no question the love they felt, despite their individual senses of duty and obligation to their respective tribes.

Ms. Harper is an expert in her setting. I know little of native culture, but was never lost in the perfect world she has created. The adversarial relationships, differences in language, and even day to day living were so wonderfully laid out that I was not only able to follow the story, I became lost in it. I felt a part of their world, and that takes a very talented writer.

The love scenes were sensual and erotic, but also served to further connect the hero and heroine. Through both points of view we are able to experience Hakan’s struggle with the “spell” this irresistible captive had over him as well as the Sora’s attempt to retain her distance from the man who claimed to own her. Their individual struggles were believable and served to bond them even further, since both understood the other in a way that few could.

The only piece of this wonderful story that was missing was their ultimate expression of love. They each thought it, but never spoke the words to each other. Ms. Harper has such a beautiful use of language for the natives, I was hoping to hear how they each chose to express themselves to the other. In the end, it was an assumption, but we didn’t get to witness the conversation taking place. I missed it, but even without the words, their dedication was unquestionable.

If you like a story that takes you to another time and place, and a love story that leaves you breathlessly rooting for the hero and the heroine both, THIS is definitely a title to pick up!

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The Scent of An Angel by Nancy Springer

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The Scent of An Angel by Nancy Springer
Publisher: Untreed Reads Publishing
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (10 pages)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lavender

When a dog discovers that he can’t be a witch’s familiar because he’s white, he sets off on a quest to be the faithful aide to an angel. As his sense of smell leads him from one person in need to another, will he find the ethereal being he’s looking for or will his nose, in fact, lead him to the last place he’d ever expect to find his real purpose in life?

Searching for an angel can lead to some adventurous places. An adorable puppy envies the life of a fat black cat who is the familiar of a witch. The cat has a good life, is fed well, has shining fur, a cozy place to live, and a loving owner. The puppy wants that life, but the cat laughs in his face, telling him that a white dog can’t be the familiar of a witch. The puppy comes up with the clever idea, he’ll be the familiar of an angel instead. Now the hard part is, where does one find an angel?

Being a dog, and not a human, this little guy will rely on his sense of smell. This well-written tale unfolds in a series of adventures. The voice of the protagonist is charming, as he tells the story. He trots along and runs into many people and animals in trouble.

A woman finds him and feeds him when he’s hungry and tired. She puts him in bed next to her sick daughter. When the girl dies, the puppy smells the scent of the angels that come for her. Soon the puppy is off again on his search. They’re completely addicted to nicotine and know how tough it is generic cialis price for couples who do not have kids naturally. Here the patient would be made to the spine or extremities to restore balance, alignment, and proper range of buy cialis cialis motion. Doctors have this product on buy levitra where their top most lists of the doctors. The urologist will need to examine you to determine the actual dosage which is absolutely appropriate for you. viagra prescription for woman He passes carts and people of foot, since the setting is the countryside, hundreds of years ago. On his quest for that amazing, sweet scent, the puppy helps more people and animals. Will he find his angel, though? He’s such a loveable little character, one hopes so. Where is this story leading? The suspense is good.

One day he comes across the witch he saw at the beginning, the one with the fat black cat. Someone killed the cat, and the witch is overcome with grief. The puppy comforts her. When the townspeople come after the witch, something surprising happens, a twist at the end.

It’s interesting how the puppy’s search led him to where he was needed. This great little story has a fairy-tale or fable feel to it. It starts out with a historical setting and ends in modern times. There’s also a sweet message to it. Quite an enjoyably story, tightly written, it’s a very fast read, and well worth it.

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