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Poseidon by Trey Dowell

July 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment

POSEIDON
Poseidon by Trey Dowell
Publisher: Untreed Reads
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (18 pages)
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

When Dr. Julian Lambert receives millions in funding for his water-bottling operation deep in the Amazonian rainforest, workers and owners alike celebrate their good fortune. All except one man—Lambert’s mysterious foreman, Manolo—who whispers a grave warning: Opportunity is not the only thing money brings…

Manolo knows the price of success in this lawless part of the Peruvian jungle—a place where good intentions and noble pursuits often suffer violent deaths. He understands the news of Dr. Lambert’s windfall will spread like blood in the ocean, which can mean only one thing: Sharks are coming.

The jungle is full of secrets, and now that the surrounding community knows about the large sum of money Julian’s company has just received some of them are about to be ripped out of their hiding spots. Unfortunately not everyone is happy about this.

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I would have liked to see a more thorough explanation for why Julian ignored Manolo’s warning. Julian’s reluctance to listen to someone who has given him great advice on so many other occasions was a little hard to believe. While Julian is in charge of the company, Manolo is an expert on Peruvian culture, and even though It was a fairly minor flaw in an otherwise engaging story, it would have been more realistic for Julian to at least listen to what Manolo had to say.

In retrospect the final scene fits in perfectly with subtle foreshadowing early on, but I was still surprised by a decision one of the characters makes when he thinks no one is paying attention. His choice reinforces what we’re taught about his code of ethics in one of the first scenes, and it was the most appropriate ending to this tale that I could ever imagine.

Poseidon is character-driven mystery with an action-packed climax. I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy getting to know a handful of characters well before the plot thickens.

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Heaven Knows by Elaine Coffman

July 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment

HEAVEN
Heaven Knows by Elaine Coffman
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (247 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Tulip

Lizzie Robinson has loved Tavis Mackinnon all her life, but her fiery spirit, vivid imagination and flair for the flamboyant has made him see her as nothing more than a meddlesome child. Desperate to attract his attention, she dyes her hair red, and when that doesn’t work, she stuffs her bosom with batting, never dreaming she would literally drop it at Tavis’ feet at a ball. This causes her father to send her to Boston for some much needed training.

She returns years later, no longer Lizzie, but Elisabeth, a beautiful, sophisticated lady. And Tavis notices, but remains aloof, until their forced marriage drives them apart, and Elisabeth makes a life for herself without him. How could she know that one day the man who has haunted her dreams for years…the same man who abandoned her on her wedding night, would come walking down a sandy Nantucket beach, determined to win back her love.

You never miss what you had … until it’s gone. Heaven Knows is a wonderful and heartbreaking tale of unrequited love. It’s an old school romance, the likes of which I hadn’t seen in a while. The author broke my heart and made me sigh before giving me the happy ending that I craved. You know what ? I loved every word of this story.

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Then they are forced together, desire takes over and he sleeps with her. Her family finds out and force them into marriage to save Elisabeth’s reputation. She knows this will push Tavis over the edge but since she is secretly pregnant there is no other choice. Tavis thinks that she tricked him and he reacts very badly. Harsh words are said and Tavis leaves town on their wedding night, without giving Elisabeth the chance to tell him about the baby. Elisabeth is left alone for three years and in that time she faces some tragedy that changes her. By the time a repentant Tavis returns to Nantucket, her heart is hardened against him. No doubt he is shocked at some of the surprises that await him, and at his wife’s reactions. He is determined to win back the family he threw away. Now, I hadn’t liked Tavis until now. He redeemed himself in the end, by throwing away his prejudice, declaring his love and wearing his heart on his sleeve. Elisabeth made it hard and at times I was uncertain as to the outcome. Together they faced even more tragedy before he was able to win this game of love. Of course in all romance books the guy is gonna get the girl, but in this book the journey to a happy ending was filled with heartache and frustrations. It made an entertaining read, and my greedy romantic heart loved every second.

The author’s writing style and the engaging characters ensnared me right from the beginning. The plot was intriguing and and filled with romantic heartache. It was a true pleasure reading a book such as this one, with the authentic dialogue and eloquent prose. The entire book covered a good chunk of time, though, and there were some times when the story bogged down a little bit. I felt that the author gave too much detail to Elisabeth’s time in Boston and with the people she met there. The tentative romance with her friend’s brother, Harry, seemed inconsequential to me. The relationship had absolutely no effect on the heroine even though I’d thought that maybe it would. It irritated me once I’d realized that it wasn’t going anywhere, so I could’ve done without it entirely. Other than that , I felt that the book was perfect. It was a story that played on every emotion I had, I felt fruststed with Tavis, and heartache for Elisabeth. It kept me in a state of suspense with all the romantic angst. I sighed with joy at the romantic ending and the wonderful epilogue.

I suggest that anyone who loves historical romance is bound to love this book. It is romance written the way it should be and I loved it. Everyone should read at least one of Elaine Coffman’s wonderful books. I’m thinking that you won’t be disappointed.

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So This is Love by Elaine Coffman

July 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SO
So This is Love by Elaine Coffman
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (276 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Tulip

Her husband murdered, Maggie Ramsay is left the homeless widow of a Scottish duke. So she marries a California lumber baron by proxy, and sails for California to meet Adrian Mackinnon, without telling him about her three children.

Adrian wanted a beauty of a wife, but what he got was plain Maggie, who captures the hearts of his lumberjacks. She is close to capturing Adrian’s heart as well, until her children arrive, and Adrian withdraws, leaving Maggie to realize she is in love with him. Yet, the more she tries to show her love, the harder his heart becomes, and she fears he is lost to her forever. Until fate intervenes, and tragedy strikes, leaving Adrian to make a choice that will change his life forever.

So This is Love is the fourth book in the Mackinnon series. It is a heartwarming and romantic tale that took me back to the days when I first fell in love with the Historical Romance genre. It is a brilliantly written novel, with believable characters whose lives are in such turmoil that I was drawn into the story right from the start. Their path to love was strewn with heartache, grief and pain. With conflict and suspense aplenty, So This is Love is a compelling and dramatic book.

In this complex book we meet Maggie, a Scottish lass whose husband meets death at the hands of a greedy relative. Maggie and her three small children are in a bad situation, which leads her to accept a marriage to Adrian Mackinnon. Adrian is pining after his lost love, the woman who married his twin brother, Alex, in For All the Right Reasons. I must say that losing Katherine had left Adrian a bitter man indeed. In fact I found him hard to like . He has decided that he will have his brother Ross find him a suitable lady, and sends an impossibly long list of requirements for his bride to be. Ross breaks the rules and sends Maggie, leaving out the fact that she is a widow with three children.
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Adrian had some high expectations in his new wife, yet he acted less than a gentleman himself. At first he came across as cold-hearted, sending for a bride and then looking for reasons to hate her. It was almost as if he didn’t want her to replace Katherine. In fact I was sure of it as he went on worshiping her and made his feelings no secret. He was not a happy man and took it out on Maggie. I got so mad at him for some of the things he did that hurt her.

Maggie was a very likeable heroine. She was sensible and forthright, and showed great patience with Adrian. She didn’t set out to decieve her husband, she didn’t know what Ross had done. She felt guilty after realizing that Adrian didn’t know everything about her. She wanted the marriage to work and hoped to make him fall in love with her before revealing some things she knew he wouldn’t take well. I liked that she stood up to Adrian when he acted like a jerk. Not once did she come across as a simpering doormat.

The character developement was excellent, delving into personalities and showing me why they made the decisions they did. I found out that they were both conflicted about their past as well as the future. Adrian had some hidden depths that I didn’t notice right away. The story spanned several months time and the author packed a lot of heartache and turmoil in so that it never once got bogged down. Making the book even more entertaining was the suspense as someone was out to take Adrian down. Then just as Adrian and Maggie were drawing closer, the kids showed up. The story got intense at this point and I wondered if the hero could be redeemed, or even if I wanted him to be. This author knows how to make her story dramatic, it takes a near tragedy and three darling children to melt Adrian’s heart.

So This is Love is a touching and beautiful romantic novel. I found it to be a wonderful example of historical romance. I enjoyed it. I’m happy to recommend it to all lovers of romance.

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Dreamcatcher by Iyana Jenna

July 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment

DREAM
Dreamcatcher by Iyana Jenna
Publisher: Prizm Books
Genre: Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, YA
Length: Short Story (16 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 12+
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

When kids at his school begin to fall asleep and never wake up, Jordan Sullivan remembers the story his parents told him when he was a kid, a story involving his great-great grandfather, a certain warlock, and a dreamcatcher.

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Back in 1873 Zachary Sullivan was cursed by a warlock. And not just he was cursed but also his sons and great great grandsons in the future, as well as all the local children in the town.

In the present day, Jordan’s head is mostly full of basketball, but when a girl from school dies mysteriously quickly followed by another boy dying, Jordan and his friend Jamie can’t help but pay attention. Jordan and Jamie have to act quickly to unravel the mystery and solve the ancient curse.

This is a fast paced short story. I really enjoyed the two main characters Jamie and Jordan. Jordan is the descendant of a teenager who defeated the warlock. Despite the length, this book has plenty of action packed into it. Magic and mystery, curses and wizards. Even though Jordan and Jamie only appear to be in their teens it’s their belief in magical things like the dream-catcher that is the driving force behind the mystery being solved. The story jumps a little bit between the far past, the present, the near-past (2003) and back to the present again. This gave the flow of the story a bit of a jolt to me, but certainly nothing disruptive enough to confuse me. The overall plot had a great coherence and I found myself reading quickly by the end to see the resolution for myself.

A fast story, this is an excellent story and I think this would be a great short piece to re-introduce teenagers to reading. There’s a little bit of many genres I believe will appeal to a wide range of tastes, and the fact the two main characters are men makes me think this will appeal to boys as well as girls. Finally, I feel this story has a plot that’s interesting enough to capture the attention of parents too, making this a well-rounded story. There’s no swearing, no romance as such and is a clean, wholesome adventure that should be well-received by many readers.

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Circling The Drain by Stephani Hecht

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DRAIN
Circling The Drain by Stephani Hecht
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (103 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Sometimes it just takes one fresh spark to rekindle old desires

After being a paramedic for over ten years, Grif is burned out. He has seen all the worst society has to offer and then some. He’s tired and ready to hang up his uniform for good. The thrill of the job has long left him, and his life is going nowhere fast.

Then along comes his new partner, a green-behind-the-ears kid name Kevin. Not only does Kevin have zero in the way of experience, but he’s a brat to boot. A brat who actually is excited about his job. So why is it that Grif finds the kid so damn attractive?

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Grif is an EMS paramedic and totally over the percentage of clients who use the Emergency crews as their personal chauffeurs. More than ten years of working in an ambulance has ground him down and lowered his tolerance for stupidity to a bare minimum. Burnt out, he’s considering a career change, but is unable to think of anything else he’s qualified for. Grif’s cranky, bristly personality might grate on some, and it’s caused him issues in retaining a working partner. When word comes from management Grif’s going to be fired if he can’t maintain a steady working pairing, he’s partnered up with a newbie. Kevin is like a puppy, overeager and totally wet behind the ears. Kevin privately could admit it was his little head – not his large brain – that had volunteered him to be Grif’s partner, but could this mis-matched odd couple bring both Grif and Kevin a lasting happiness both secretly yearn for?

I really loved the by-play between Grif and Kevin. While at a first glance it might seem like they’re complete opposites, it very quickly became clear they’re more alike than you’d think. Kevin might be all positive and have rosy glasses on, but he’s not naïve or stupid. Bad things happen, and working in EMS you see that every day. But retaining that optimism and positive outlook keeps him seeming young and happy, even though he’s got more personal problems going on in his private life than many. The sub-plot revolving around Kevin and his family takes a back seat to the burgeoning relationship between Kevin and Grif – but still manages to help flesh out the strength of the overall story.

Grif, for all his crankiness, is just ground down by all the idiocy people can show all too often during accidents and emergencies. He’s not, however, pessimistic or fatalistic. Grif is just tired of stupid people and wasteful actions caused by the inherent selfishness so many people have. Deep down, Grif still has an urge to care for and help out in people’s darkest times of need. Under the layer of grumpy, he’s definitely an everyday hero. Grif and Kevin’s path together is somewhat rocky – particularly at the beginning, but neither man is an idiot.

I found this a heart warming story, full of spice and action. I loved how realistic both men were. Neither are campy, or over the top. They have their own issues and insecurities, but their coming together is a wonderful thing to witness. I enjoyed the author’s realism and style. There are a few sub-plots that kept the overall pace of the book moving well and I felt added to the strength of the story as a whole. At no stage did I think any particular action by Grif or Kevin was stupid, or forced. I can imagine more than a few fiery arguments in the men’s future, but the solid attraction between them and the strength of the start of their relationship has me smiling and certain they’ll work through anything that comes their way. A great M/M for those wanting a solid plot, enjoyable characters and a happy ending.

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Love On A Midsummer Night by Christy English

July 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment

LOVE
Love On A Midsummer Night by Christy English
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Action/Adventure, Historical
Length: Full Length (312 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: Best Book
Reviewed by Peppermint

How to Avoid an Unwanted Marriage:

1. Track down his first love
2. Slap his face when he propositions you to become his mistress
3. Flee the countryside with aforementioned scoundrel
4. Join a traveling troupe of Shakespearean actors
5. Don’t fall under the enchantment of a magical midsummer moon…

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When the situation turns deadly, Arabella and Raymond are forced to hide in the country. As she finds herself succumbing to Raymond’s puckish charm, Arabella starts formulating a new plan: how to persuade a rake to propose.

I could not put this book down with its enchanting characters, diabolical plots, and just all around great entertainment.

Raymond is a charming devil who can woo any woman. There is just something about the way he carries himself that causes women to follow him around like puppy dogs looking for a home. Every women but Arabella, that is, so it is only natural that she is the only woman that he craves. I’ve always been a sucker for a strong, arrogant, take charge kind of man and Raymond is all of this and more, and I just could not get enough of him.

With all of Raymond’s endearing (and not so endearing) qualities he still did not outshine Arabella. While reading this story I could not help but think that Arabella is a modern woman stuck in a historical time. While she may seem a bit shy and timid to an outsider it is clearly not the case once one gets to know her. She has spent her whole life walking on eggshells around men and she will no longer put up with it. So she finds an inner strength that she did not realize she had and declares her independence no matter the cost. As a female who also sees herself as independent I appreciated this declaration and rooted for her to find her independence, while not letting it blind her to the opportunities that have presented themselves or always existed.

The author created some intricate plot lines that really drove this story from beginning to end. The conflict  is a driving force behind the story as well as the love interest, and other sub plot that either help or hinder Arabella and Raymond keep the pages turning. The plot and the dynamic characters really seem to enhance one another and created one spectacular story. Even before I finished the story I was asking myself when I would be able to read it again. I even referred the book to others before getting to the last page. The author definitely has a winner with this story, and I would highly recommend you get it today.

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Shanghai Love by Layne Wong

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LOVE
Shanghai Love by Layne Wong
Publisher: She Writes Press
Genre: Action/Adventure, Historical
Length: Full Length (321 pgs)
Heat Level: sweet
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

Shanghai Love is a gripping novel about the unlikely love story that develops between a Chinese herbalist and a Jewish refugee in Shanghai during World War II. Peilin is betrothed to Kwan Yao, the only son of a wealthy pearl farmer. However, months before their wedding, Yao is killed by the Japanese in the Nanjing Massacre. The Kwans insist on proceeding with the wedding and beautiful Peilin is married to a ghost husband. When an uncle passes away, Peilin is sent to Shanghai to manage the Kwan family herbal shop. Meanwhile, in Berlin, Henri graduates from medical school just as Hitler rises to power and unleashes prejudice and violence against the Jewish population. He flees to Shanghai where he’s befriended by Ping, a young disfigured rickshaw driver. Ping introduces Henri to his sister Peilin. Through her kindness, Henri becomes fascinated with Chinese herbs as well as the exotic culture surrounding him. Shanghai Love is a classic story of love’s triumph over adversity.

This story caught my attention because one of the main characters was married to a ghost. Her marriage was arranged years ago and by her wedding day, her potential mate had been killed in the war. I knew about arranged marriages, but not about ghost weddings. Can you imagine being wed, living in his parent’s home and serving his mother with no hope of a real wedding and life? I can’t!

Ms. Wong sets her story back in the 40’s when the Nazi’s were persecuting Jews. She peppers her story with weak people who become strong due to circumstances. That’s a very realistic way to look at life. Her words flow well and I felt like I was back in a simpler time when all that mattered was having enough to eat and a place to live.
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She makes her characters human. Each has suffered great sorrow, each is moving on because there is no other choice. Henri is Jewish and just barely escapes Germany with his life. He uses the single ticket available to go to Shanghai because his Uncle insists. Peilin has lost her family in a fire and sent to Shanghai to take over an herb shop and help people use herbal remedies for their problems. She’s also searching for her brother. He’s her last relative and she wants to reunite with him.

This romance is very sweet. He’s white and Jewish; she’s Chinese. Their own traditions keep them apart. They enjoy their time together but feel there is no hope for more. I really enjoyed how the author handled this part of the story. She shares Chinese traditions and makes them seem real. They were foreign to me, but I can see the beauty of their traditions.

Another thing that I learned from reading this story was that there were quite a few Chinese and Jewish refugees in Shanghai. I like reading books I learn from. I also really liked this romance. The author did a lovely job of teaching you some facts and making you love her characters. I was impressed enough with this story that the book is going in my personal library as a keeper.

Why don’t you give it a read and see what you think? I bet the author steals your heart, too, with this story.

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Dragon Ice by Sue Perkins

July 30, 2013 By 2 Comments

ICE
Dragon Ice by Sue Perkins
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc.
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, YA
Length: Short Story (94 Pages)
Age Recommendation: 10+
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

Neisha meets Tane in her dreams but finds out he is real when he travels north to rescue her people from the ice dragons. Unfortunately he is injured on the journey and finishes it trapped in the humans’ underground home. A discovery regarding the ice dragons requires Tane to mediate between the northern and southern dragons and arrange the possible release of the humans. The weather turns to an icy cold winter while Neisha and Tane grow closer together. Will the humans be able to leave their underground home when the warmer weather arrives, and will they all to leave?

When the Earth became overcrowded, settlers were sent off into space to make their way on new worlds. Over one hundred years ago one such group crash landed on an icy plateau, an area which was also home to the ice dragons. The people were forced to live underground in caves because the ice dragons would not allow them to travel through the mountain pass to look for better lands.

Neisha and her community have never known anything other than life underground. She goes outside briefly whenever she can, but the weather is brutally cold and the ice dragons circle around herding her back into the caves. But in her dreams she contacts a young man named Tane. At first she doesn’t think he is anything more than a dream, but in fact, Tane is also a descendent of Earth settlers, in this instance, settlers who arrived on this world fifty years ago, but they landed in the warmer areas. When Tane learns of the plight of Neisha’s community, he and his friend Rik set out to see if something can’t be done to help Neisha’s people, because in Tane’s part of the world there is an alliance between dragons and humans, and they work and live together in harmony.

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The budding romance between Neisha and Tane is handled delicately and sensitively. Because of the weather and Tane’s broken leg, the two of them spend a lot of time together through the winter, trying to figure out how to save the community. In addition to these two young people, there are also several other well-drawn characters, and my favorite is Shonta, the oldest member of Neisha’s community. She is old, but she is smart and savvy, and certainly game to try something new.

I was impressed with the amount of detail that is given when the community has to plan how to relocate. There are a lot of elements to take into consideration and I felt these planning details are realistic and ingenious. The plot moves rather slowly in places, and while I might have liked a bit more action, the slower more deliberate pace matches both the winter season and the time needed to convince one hundred people to move out of the only homes they have known.

This is a wonderful book about dragons and also the importance of not making assumptions and talking things through. I’m sure that lovers of dragons and fantasy will truly enjoy this book.

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Extra Baggage by Anastasia Rabiyah

July 30, 2013 By 1 Comment

BAGGAGE
Extra Baggage by Anastasia Rabiyah
Publisher: Purple Sword Publications, LLC
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (82 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Ginger

Jake, a twice divorced father, has given up on finding love until his good friend, Amory, finds herself suddenly single. The complicated romance between them is hot and lusty while they remain discreet when their combined group of four children are around. Amory has never been on her own and wants to prove to herself that she doesn’t need a man to survive. Jake needs her and a good mother for his girls, but trying to convince her to give in and stay with him isn’t going to be easy, especially with his jaded past.

“There was something dangerous and desperate in his eyes, the eyes of a man who looked like he was at the end of his rope with nowhere left to go but down. She knew that feeling; she lived with it every day.”

Jake and Amory met through innocent circumstance, but this did not stop the desire and attraction that the two secretly held for the other. Jake has his rugged good looks, wears soiled work clothes and is a twice divorced, broke single father with two girls, renting a home and has credit card debt a mile long. Amory is a mother of two boys and is in a marriage where she has all the material things, but her husband is a pompous self-absorbed jerk. For the past year she has been sitting with Jake’s two girls until he gets home from work. Amory admires Jake, a simple man who loves his children and works his butt off trying to give them a decent life. This admiration is from a distance until Amory’s husband decides to walk out on their marriage.

I really enjoyed this book. The author has two people that are going though the motions of everyday living, and each knowing they are missing out on something greater. Day in and day out they deny themselves, and resist what’s right there in their face. Even after Amory knew her marriage was over she had an internal battle to take time to care for herself, to do the things she has wanted to do or follow her heart. This to me was so realistic, because this was a real life occurrence. If everything wrapped up so perfect it would have been a fantasy. For this reason I found myself rooting for Amory and Jake because they knew their faults and were willing to face them. Jake knew he had a crappy track record with women. He knew he wasn’t financially stable to keep Amory in the status she was accustom to. And he also realized his maturity in not only selecting a woman for her physical attributes but her qualities. I admired Jake and his journey into being a man and trying to handle things as a man. I think this was a very positive input by the author.
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Another plus about the book was that Amory’s boss, Claire gave her a Dr. Phil moment. This really seemed like something that would happen in real life, where as we have friends and/or family to give us uplifting and encouraging words during emotional torn times in our life. Jake’s oldest daughter was wise and unselfish for a teenager. She saw that Amory and her dad needed each other and she was for them being together.

I enjoyed the author’s writing style. She wasn’t too wordy or overly descriptive. She has a believable story that made me want to continue reading to see the out come for the characters. I connected with the characters, felt their hurts and also found myself wanting a positive ending because they deserved to be happy. I would like to have known how long Amory was married and also Amory’s and Jake’s age. This in no way took away from the storyline, but would have been a nice character accompaniment.

One line I remember from the story is “…things weren’t ideal, they already cared for each other. And that was what mattered most.” This statement made the title Extra Baggage really fitting. They each had past relationships, hurt, disappointments, etc. but they each had courage and were willing to try again.

This remarkable novella by Anastasia Rabiyah is a powerful testament that not all books have to be fantasy to give a fulfilling read. I definitely will add her previous books to my list to read.

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But I Look Terrible In Green by Jackie Nacht

July 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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But I Look Terrible In Green by Jackie Nacht
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Short Story (45 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Can a little luck help these two men’s feelings ignite during the St. Patrick’s Pub madness?

Since the beginning of his senior year in college, Jimmy has lived above the very popular Irish Pub O’Dwyer’s. Sure, the music is loud and the co-eds constantly party, but the bonus is seeing graduate student Niall come in and out of work on a daily basis. Working separate shifts hasn’t given the two much time to get to know one another. So it’s quite a shock when Niall comes pounding on his door on St. Patrick’s Day asking for help working at the pub on the busiest day of the year. Even though Jimmy just finished with his own shift, being next to Niall for the night is too tempting to resist. Will sparks finally ignite? And will Jimmy find himself having a little luck of the Irish to finally make Niall notice him?

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I really enjoyed the pacing of this novella. There was a wonderful, gradual progression between Jimmy and Niall. The chemistry and attraction is there right from the start, but instead of jumping in and going too fast the men get to know each other – with plenty of hot kisses and casual intimacies. I found this really balanced and the story of two people coming together wasn’t over-run by the sex. Character based and realistic, this was refreshing to me.

I’d strongly recommend this as a light, introduction piece to people who are curious or interested in M/M relationships but don’t want any heavy emotion, or campy over the top stories. I thought the author did an awesome job showing a realistic couple becoming attracted to each other and starting a relationship. There’s passion, interest and that lovely, golden “getting to know you” phase. Better still, it finishes on a steamy, erotic completion – and it doesn’t take too much imagination to believe this is the beginning of something wonderful for both Jimmy and Niall. A heart-warming, sexy read.

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