Good Intentions by CM Spencer

Victoria Larke’s insistence that she will not marry a naval officer uproots the family from Portsmouth to Bath. There she becomes part of a love triangle with two desirable young bachelors who happen to be best friends. When it becomes apparent that the gentleman she does not choose still has feelings for her, Victoria decides that she must find him a bride.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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A Wonderful story by C.M. Spencer. I expecially liked Jemma, she did add the unexpected to the story and in my opinion was the most facinating charater. Then there was Victoria with all of her matchmaking antics, she just wanted everyone to be as happy as she was. An excellent read to be sure.



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Tickle Me by Monica Bouvier

In this tale of wanton love, decadent seduction, and dangerous liaisons, we meet Alice—a quiet, meek woman who, at 29, has never been touched by a man, let alone experienced the piercing pangs of love’s bittersweet kiss upon the heart. Alice is obsessed with Greek Mythology, and early on, she resigned herself to the fact that Lachesis, the Fate who chooses our lot in life, destined her life to be one without love—that is until Erik, a mysterious admirer, surfaces.

Communicating at first solely online, Erik’s passionate poems and erotic love stories slowly break down Alice’s self-imposed wall of isolation. Throwing caution to the wind, they begin to share the most intimate of emails, awakening Alice’s innermost desires. She finds herself falling in love with Erik and in the possibility that he could be her one true love—her soul mate—despite the fact that they have never met in person.

Has Zeus finally heard her cries and granted Cupid, the offspring of Aphrodite, permission to hurl his arrow of love in Alice’s direction? Or, will she get caught up in love’s unscrupulous web of deception and deceit after the identity of her mysterious lover is revealed? How far will Alice venture to recapture love lost—real or imaginary? How far would you go?


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Alices' first bite of love and desire is Eric who persues her with a passion. Thier story will keep you on the edge of your seat. Just when you think you have it figured out...that is not the case.
I did find the novel a bit wordy, and I almost put it down, but it picked back up, so I'm glad I didn't. All in all a good romance that will take you by surprise.
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Lunch with Charlotte by Leon Berger

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Born in Vienna just after World War I, Charlotte survived the Nazi invasion, escaping on the Kindertransport to England and then to Canada.
Every Friday for the last 25 years of her life, I had lunch with Charlotte and each week she told me more of her extraordinary story. To all appearances, she was a strong and dignified survivor, with old-world courtesies, a twinkling sense of humor, and a lilting Austrian syntax. Yet deep within, she'd been scarred by a profound personal trauma.
Finally, just before she died at the age of 91, she chose to entrust me with this profound secret, and all at once I understood how it had affected her entire adult life. This is a story of friendship and strength, of courage and betrayal. It is an epic tale set against the backdrop of history.
A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM EVERY SALE OF THIS BOOK ARE DONATED TO THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM OF HOUSTON, TEXAS.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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A delightful novel, the touching life story of Charlotte. Emotionally packed to say the least, I went from laughing to crying to amazed at her resolve. A highly recommended read for anyone, a must read for history buffs! A very well done novel by Leon Berger. I look forward to his next!



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Vows to Kill by Mark Capell


Detective Inspector Lee Eyre receives an email: 'I WILL KILL YOU ON YOUR WEDDING DAY.'

Is it a sick practical joke? Or an earnest threat? Who sent him the anonymous e-mail?

Lee is about to marry Lucy. They only met six months ago. But in the gusts of this whirlwind romance, Lee has avoided telling Lucy about his past. That past is the stuff of nightmares - gangsters with grudges, an obsessive ex-wife, and a mysterious stranger who can provide the link to a murder investigation that went tragically wrong.

Despite strange recurring dreams, Lee's approach has been to bury his head in the sand, pretending the past didn't happen. But that's not an option now.

Lee must investigate a crime that hasn't yet happened - his own murder - to prevent it from happening. But that investigation is complicated by twists and turns. It will cause Lee to question why he's a police officer and whether he can marry his perfect woman.

Will Lee and Lucy have a future? Or will it be obliterated by Lee's past?(less)
Kindle Edition
Published October 30th 2012 by The Creative Criteria
edition language
English
url
http://www.mark-capell.com


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I received this complimentary e-book from www.LibraryThing.com.

There are many facets to this nove by Mark Capell, who has cleverly woven them into a thrilling mystery that has a bittersweet aspect to it. The story is a fast paced page turner that keeps you guessing. I truely enjoyed the entire story!




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The United States of Air: a Satire that Mocks the War on Terror by J.M. Porup

Food Enforcement Agent Jason Frolick believes in America. He believes in eating air. He struggles to get the food monkey off his back. As part of the Global War on Fat, his job is to put food terrorists in Fat Camp.
When a pizza dealer gets whacked in the park across the street from the Thin House, the Prophet Jones himself asks Frolick to investigate. For the first time ever, Frolick solves a murder—but what he finds out shakes his faith.

Will he ever be able to eat air again?(less)
Paperback, 225 pages
Published September 1st 2012 by J.M. Porup (first published August 8th 2012)
ISBN
0988006936 (ISBN13: 9780988006935)
edition language
English
url
http://www.JMPorup.com/
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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Quite a parody! I could not help but laugh out loud. Loved the whol ''food police" bit. And the ditsy ATFF agents Frolick and Green, what a pair they made, they are what made this such a comedy. I do look forward to reading more from this author!



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Redemption's Lament by Carlyle Clark


INCLUDING SILVER HONORABLE MENTION WINNER WITCHBLOOD BLUES


Redemption, Arkansas exists outside of time and space and the crossroads of folklore and fantasy - a town so full of magical and mythical beings that the least likely thing a townsperson would be is . . . a person.

Junior Walker, Redemption & Me: The devil hunkers in the swamp outside Redemption, taunting and tormenting the residents of the mythical town, but man-mountain Junior Walker aims to beat the devil at his own game.

Witchblood Blues: An ancient evil carries a blizzard with him from the arctic, intent on creating a new Ice Age, only three people stand between him and success: the mysterious Mr. Amen, Madame Goodnight, and a little witchgirl . . .

The Storm: Multi-Dimensional wayfarers, Storyweaver Solly Mont and the irreverent Jack O'Green, Trickster Lord of the Faerie Court, have been lured to Redemption for a showdown with the first murderer himself, Cain Bloodspiller, and the mercenary Jacque Blaque, the gunslinging avatar of Death, but Cain ever has more than one plan . . .

Cold Night at Bludgate: Storyweaver Solly Mont and Trickster Jack O'Green play a pivotal role in sending Jimmy Stumps to Redemption's infamous Bludgate prison where he learns his life sentence could be far longer than his life.

Redemption's Lament: Living legend Junior Walker is facing execution in Redemption's main square, and the only man who can save him is the very man who arranged his unjust fate.


*Redemption's Lament contains the electronic equivalent of a ten print page sample of Carlyle Clark & Suki Michelle's Mystery Thriller: The Black Song Inside(less)

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I found it to be an interesting story, and done so through a chronological timeline. This was my first reading by this author, and it most certainly wont be my last. Well done!

My rating: 4 of 5 stars






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Us by Matthew McKay



Psychologist Dr. Matthew McKay tells the story of Margaret, a young woman tortured by her struggle with dissociative identity disorder, a severe and controversial psychological disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identity states or personalities. Treatment is aimed toward ultimately integrating the multiple personalities. Margaret chooses to live her life without undergoing this recommended integration, and wants her boyfriend, Walker, to accept her as she is—alternating between a frightened child, an angry male adolescent, a bawdy southern belle, and a suicidal woman who seems to belong nowhere. McKay uses Us to explore what happens in relationships when one is damaged, but seeks acceptance as opposed to being �fixed.” As Margaret teeters at the edge of self-destruction, Us examines the far limits of what can be given in the name of love.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Told third person, so to speak. I wasn't sure when I first started reading Us if I was going to continue reading it. Yet I found myself compelled to go further. I found both Walker and Margaret to be unique. Such a bittersweet story, I am so glad I did read on.



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