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Sometimes, Ms Sayle writes dark and deadly, sometimes things are just plaIndependent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
Sometimes, Ms Sayle writes dark and deadly, sometimes things are just plain weird (rhubarb!) and sometimes, they are so delightfully cute and warm and fuzzies that the world is a brighter place.
This book falls into the last category, and I bloody loved it!
Ollie and Beckett meet online, and their relationship blooms over time. But Ollie will not let Beckett see him properly. Ollie is scared that Beckett will catch one look at him and run far away. But Beckett is far deeper than Ollie thnks, and the boy just needs to give Beckett a chance to prove that. Leeson's wedding cruise is that time.
I loved that Ollie and Beck got to know each other over time, their feelings brewing for the better part of a year. It meant that when they did meet, it was more about getting Ollie to see just how much he meant to Beckett, and how much Beckett wanted to be Ollie's Daddy, if only he'd let him.
I loved that there was overlap with Denton and Vic's book, Cruising Right Into Love. This book takes place alongside that one, on the cruise.
I loved how the focus of this book was NOT about the physical side of their relationship, but more about the emotional one. There is smexy times, but I found them very much low key and fade to grey, rather than up-in-yer-face type scenes. Loved it, to be honest.
This is part of the 3rd A Little Christmas series, a multi author series. I haven't read the others, but it's not necessary to really enjoy this one.
So much love in this book, and it hits all the warm and fuzzies and too stinking cute and low angst spots and I bloody loved it!
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This is book 8 in the Once Upon A Holiday series, a multi author series Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 8 in the Once Upon A Holiday series, a multi author series joined ony by the Hook's Book Nook Travelling Library, which pops up in all the books. I have not read any of those, and they can all be read as stand alone books.
Luther is suffering after being medically discharged from the Marines, fostering his daughter and trying to make ends meet. Meeting Doug at the local craft market, and the pair embark on a tentative relationship, that sees Doug away from long periods. Can they make it work?
I liked this, a good deal.
It's sweet and cute, its warm and fuzzies and low angst. Not ever so explicit, but I didn't miss that. It's more about the budding relationship between these two, than the smex. I liked that it was low steam, to be honest.
I kinda didn't feel their connection at the beginning though. I felt they met, met again and then jumped into bed together. It just felt a little off, to ME, that's all. The connection DOES build, just that intial bit didn't quite work for me.
LOVED the way Luther introduces Mila and Doug, and how they all get along with Violet, Luther's sister. She has a story to tell, I'm sure! Oh and Oscar! Children and dogs for the win!
A good read, one that passed a very dull shift at work. One that made me smile.
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This is book 2 in the Obsessions series, and you should probably read booIndependent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 2 in the Obsessions series, and you should probably read book 1, Demon's Obsession before this one. It sets the scene as to why Merihem is banished to Earth, but also tells how RARE the Blissful Ones are. And you know, it's bloody good!
Now, this is IS good, but it doesn't quite hit the spot that Demon's did and I've no idea why! *insert wailing!*
What I DID like about it, though, was the beautiful way that Merihem, quite literally, flipped on a Peni (oooh see what I did there!), and was devoted to Peni, from that very first meeting, even if the goat kicked him in the nuts!
Merihem takes his pleasure when and where he wants to, but meeting Peni? No one else will do. Once Peni bites Merihem, and he can hear Peni's thoughts and, more importantly, his GOAT'S thoughts, Merihem is able to modify his behaviour to suit Peni, even if he wants to do all sorts of dirty things to his little pygmy mate!
I found it relatively low angst, and so flipping cute, and low on the steam factor. It suits THIS book that it is written that way, given Peni's past and his aversion to full on smex. The smexy times that are here, are wonderfully written, and absolutely perfect for these two.
I loved that we caught up with Dakata and Silas, and their news! We get a bit of Wanda's book, who is Silas' sister and of Scott's book, who is Dakata's assistant. I was surprised at the route that Wanda's book takes, and I look forward to seeing how Sayle and Oliver deal with that, given they write MM rather than FF books!
A thoroughly delightful addition to the series, I really did enjoy it!
Noel and Jed have been best friends forever. Noel has been in love with jed for just as long. But Jed is straight. BI was gifted my copy of this book.
Noel and Jed have been best friends forever. Noel has been in love with jed for just as long. But Jed is straight. But after a christmas movie marathon, the lines get blurred. And Jed starts to question everything he thought he knew about himself, and how he feels about Noel.
This is book 1 in the new Colliers Creek series. You don't need to have read the others, but Ryecart's book in series 1 was awesome, and Lucien and Arlo pop up here.
And this was awesome too! It's cute and sweet, and warm and fuzzies and super low angst and I bloody LOVED IT!
And there really isn't much more for me to say!
I loved that everyone else could see these two were meant to be together, even if Jed couldn't. But once he starts to question everything, every feeling, every MEMORY of Noel and he together, he can really SEE Noel and the love that Jed has for him. He doesn't really question it after that.
There is steam and passion, and some angst, but mostly on Noel's part at starting this new chapter of their book with Jed.
I'm fairly certain I've said it before, and I will probably say it again at some point, but Ms Ryecart does super low angst beautifully!
This is book 2 in teh new series of Collier's Creek but you don't need to have read any others. They are all stand I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 2 in teh new series of Collier's Creek but you don't need to have read any others. They are all stand alone within the series. Previous characters pop up though.
Nivk and Jordan have been friends a long time. Jordan is the town's trouble maker, but Nick really sees Jordan. Community service means the two spend a lot more time together, and a dare takes theor relationship to a new level, one Nick hoped for.
A super low angst book from Ms McIntyre? Oh hell yes! She does the darker, kinkier books awesomely, and when she sets her mind to it, the sweetest books come out just as good!
I bloody loved this!! (I think I might be saying this a lot about these books!)
I loved that, once Jordan's eyes were opened to Nick (and NICK, not Rogue as is his nickname) he sees something he never thought he'd have: a future partner in crime, his plus one, his forever person. That Nick is a man, never really passed across his radar. Jordan jumps in with two feet and goes full bore at Nick. Nick is a little hesitant, though. he never saw anything happening between them.
It's steamy, oh yes. Jordan wants to try everything with Nick, and takes every opportunity to do so.
A super sweet, cute, warm and fuzzy book, if ever there was one!
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This is book 3 in the Mission City series. I have not read all of book 1Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 3 in the Mission City series. I have not read all of book 1 and book 2 not at all, YET. They can all be read as stand alone, and will only really give you spoilers for the previous book. I WILL get to them, I really enjoyed this one.
Ryan is at The Healing Horses Ranch for some major healing, both physically and mentally. Being in a war zone will do that to a man, add in all his team NOT coming home, and Ryan is a mess. Simeon is the handy man at the ranch and after a fraught first meeting, they begin as friends and develop into more. But Ryan will be leaving soon. Can Simeon give his heart only for Ryan to take it with him?
What I loved MOST about this book, was that while Ryan's trauma was front and centre, Simeon's was not. There were hints and clues dropped along the way but it wasn't til Simeon admitted it, even if to himself, what his trauma was. I wasn't able to put the clues together fast enough. My book brain was whirring, but not in the right direction.
I loved that Simeon felt comfortable around Ryan, right from the start. His stutter was not really a thing for Ryan. Simeon was just Simeon and very quickly Ryan found a safe place with Simeon.
It's fairly midrange angst, and is a SUPER slow burn, but I LOVED that it took til near the very end of the book, for Ryan and Simeon to get to the main event. Oh, its steamy and smexy but the smxey times are not what this book is about. It's super gentle, and sweet and almost warm and fuzzies but due to the emotional aspect.
It's about finding your forever person, when you least expect to, and being accepted into an extended family in a way your own family didn't really did.
Oh, I loved that Ryan's dad came good. Ryan had a complicated relationship with him before he left for the Ukraine, and it took time to repair that. I wasn't sure he would, to be honest.
As I said, not really necessary to read the other books first, but I will go back and read them.
5 full and shiny stars
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This is a spin off from the MIndependent reviewer for GRR, I was gifted my copy of this book.
My apologisies for the delay in getting this review out!
This is a spin off from the Monsters Hollow series. I've read a couple of them, and really enjoyed them but it's not necessary for you to enjoy this one.
Noah gets fired, has a Tarot reading and jumps on a plane all the way to England on his way to Scotland. But his bad look is following him, someone wants to drug him and then . . .the man of his dreams whisks him away to a freaking CASTLE, no less. Well, not really the man of his dreams, but the GARGOYLE. Elryk has been guarding the ley line under his castle for a long time, and he needs the power of the ley line to keep it going. But for that he needs a Conduit. Finding out that not only is Noah a Conduit, but his fated mate was a shock. Now he just needs to keep Noah alive!
Chloe Archer has a way with quirky characters and Noah is her latest and I loved him! I got almost all the film references too!
I thoroughly enjoyed this. It's not a difficult or complicated read, and it fell in my queue right when I needed it to. (Even if I am running behind!) It's got drama and angst (but not too much) It's got steam and smexy times (lots of those :-) ) It's got emotional bits and so much lighter bits!
I found it an easy read, that was just perfect for me at this time.
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What this is, right, is a perfect example of battling your demons and winning!
I meaIndependent reviewer for Neon, I was gifted my copy of this book.
What this is, right, is a perfect example of battling your demons and winning!
I mean, not just for Marsh and Marshall (Data) but for me too. Cos this book is first person, present tense AND multiple point of view. If you follow my reviews, you'll know that this is a personal dislike of mine and I have dumped many MANY books, cos I just cannot.
This one, though?? Is a wonderfully written tale of actually realising what you had, before you messed it all up, and finally deciding that you cannot live without the love of your life.
Marsh and Data (love the explanation of the nickname!) split 6 months ago, and are getting ready to sell their mountain cabin. Enter snow, stage left. Enter hot break up smex, stage right. And jobs a good un!
I really REALLY found myself rooting for both of them, once Marsh gets his point as to why he split with Data. But he should've trusted Data and their love. Once Data gets that, they both talk, really talk and finally, they are on the make up smex!
It's emotional, deeply in some places, but full of lighter, funnier moments. Marsh is, afterall, a stand up comic and much of that comes over here and I really needed those lighter moments.
It's smexy, cos these two have been together for 8 years, they know each other's tells and spots and what to do and say to get the other hot under the collar!
But what I loved most about this was, that these guys are NOT perfectly bodied guys! They have bellies, and moobs, and not washboard abs, and perfectly sculpted chests and I loved it!
First I've read of this author, I think. I'd like to read more!
4 very VERY good stars (only because it IS written this way!)
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This book is part of the Road to Rockoberfest 2024, but can be read as a Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This book is part of the Road to Rockoberfest 2024, but can be read as a stand alone to the other books in the series.
Owen is the fiddler in Flightless, an up and coming rock band. Jared joins as a stand in when the keyboard player takes some family time. But time is short for Owen and Jared.
For the most part, I liked this book.
Both Jared and Owen have a say, and they say a great deal. I liked that I was able to get into their minds a good deal.
It's not overly explicit but there are smexy times. No real angst or drama, I didn't think.
I did like the way it all played out.
It's an easy read, a Nice book.
*insert sigh*
I just felt I was missing MUCH information. About both men, and their history. Case in point: these guys met before, The Beer Guy incident. I needed that explained. I don't fully get that and I wanted it. I also found it was a little . . . flat . . .on the romance. They meet, they kiss, and they are in love. I wanted more build up.
BUT like I said, I did enjoy it, I'm just saying what I wanted that I didn't get.
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I have to say, for such a short book, 2hours and 5 minutes(73 pIndependent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted the AUDIO version of this book.
I have to say, for such a short book, 2hours and 5 minutes(73 pages), it packs quite a punch!
Tyler knows about werewolves, his fav soap is based around them, but he also knows that there is more to them than the soap portrays. When not one, but TWO alphas start to pay him some attention, he gets all flustered but one touch and his busy mind stills. That Tyler is a human is not what the alphas think, either!
I really only have one niggle, and it really is my being greedy, but I know short books come with some restrictions. Only Tyler has a say, in the third person. I would have loved to hear from Blaze and Rocky, I really would.
But the best bit?? The best bit for me was, that although this has steamy and smexy times between all three of them, the main event is absolutely faded to black! Yes, I know I like my books on the smexy side, but I loved that we don't get down and dirty with the guys, just the assuming aftermath!
Chad White narrates. I've not listened to him before, and I really enjoyed the voices he does for all three men. Blaze is super Alpha male, and Rocky, is kinda simple sounding but really isn't and Tyler fits right between the two. I loved all the voices, really and White's reading voice is deep and even and I had no trouble keeping up.
I'd like to listen to more read by White, but also, I'd like to read more of Hunt. My first of his, and I'd like to read something a bit longer, with a more indepth story.
4 stars for the book 4 stars for the narration 4 stars overall.
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This is book 2 in the Divergent Omegaverse series, but you don't need to Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 2 in the Divergent Omegaverse series, but you don't need to have read book 1, Alpha's Divergent Omega to follow this one. That is more of a short introduction into this group of men, and how things work in their world. You should though, cos it's short and steamy and packs a punch!
Taylin has worked with Hollis for 5 years. He wants Hollis but Hollis has made no indication that Taylin's want is reciprocated. When a meeting away coincides with Hollis' heat, that all changes. Taylin is considered divergent, and Hollis is not, since he can shift into his animal form, and Taylin cannot. Would Hollis really want Taylin?
What I loved about this, was that once Hollis set his sights onto Taylin, like PROPERLY, Taylin really didn't see it coming, and he was just a little bit blindsided by Hollis and this meeting away. Had he been paying more attention, he would have known it was Hollis' heat but he was too busy oogling Hollis!
These guys have wanted each other for so long, and once they get with the programme, they are all in and I loved that! Steamy and emotional, for me, a perfect combination!
I loved that all the boys of Lane and Derick have been instilled with the beliefs and views of their parents, both those born into the family and those who were bought into it for whatever reason. When they discover the omegas being mistreated in the factory, they ALL jump in, to set them free.
I loved that Taylin's brothers were ribbing him about being mated, but their fathers were like "just you wait!" and the brothers were like "nope, not happening!" and then, boom, book 3 is all laid out for you! Next one to fall is Booker.
Now, I have to admit, I had to google what a slow loris was, cos Taylin thought Hollis was cute in his shifted form, and I couldn't picture what they looked like, but oh my days! Cute is about the best word I could use to describe a slow loris! Especially when Hollis is curled up, in shifted form, on Taylin's chest. So bloody cute, that image.
I've followed Sayle from the very beginning. I mean, I almost slated her first book! But she has a way that pulls you in, and sets my book brain off with questions! It knows it has questions about Lord knows what about this book, but in true Sayle fashion, my brain can't voice them . . yet . . . maybe even at all!
So I'll leave this review with, I bloody loved it and I can't wait to watch the other brothers fall for their mates, in whichever way they do.
Calvin wants to bury his head in the sand, or his blanket fort, he's not fussy, and totally ignore the invite to h I was gifted my copy of this book.
Calvin wants to bury his head in the sand, or his blanket fort, he's not fussy, and totally ignore the invite to his best friends wedding. Problem is not that he doesn't want to go, just that he will meet the Daddy who broke his heart last year. Enter, Saul. Doing this one thing as a favour seemed like a good idea, even is Saul isn't really a Daddy. But seeing Calvin for the first time does . . . . .something. . . .inside of Saul. Can they really pretend?
What I loved about this was how quickly they both knew, and admitted, that this wasn't pretend anymore. I loved how Saul settled into the Daddy role with way more ease that he thought he would, and that he seemed to know what Calvin needed WAY before Calven did. That was the biggest thing for me. That Saul never really knew he was a Daddy, but with Calvin, he absolutely was.
I found it heavy on the emotional side, but a bit lighter on the steamy side. Oh it's steamy, yes indeed, but not explicit. It's more about the emotional connection between Saul and Calvin, rather than the physical one.
Low on the angst scale, but high on the warm and fuzzies slash too stinking cute scale! I read this in one sitting.
I loved that the rotten daddy gets his comeuppence!
And I loved catching up with all the couples that live in Rainbow key!
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This is a short (50 odd pages) introduction and scene setting for the DiIndependent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is a short (50 odd pages) introduction and scene setting for the Divergent Omegaverse series. It tells of Lane and Derick, married for 40 years, and their plans for their future.
It packs a powerful punch though, even as short as it is.
Lane is an omega who has an inner animal but cannot shift and is deemed second class to those who can shift. Derick loved Lane from the very beginning and together they built a fashion empire, fully inclusive and non prejudiced. They had 3 sons and adopted 5 more, making a family of other divergents, cast aside by society.
Lane and Derick now plan to retire, and they gather those 8 sons to tell them the news. Suffice to say, it doesn't go down very well!
Steamy and punchy, I loved this very brief glimpse into Lane and Derick and look forward to seeing what those two men have in store for their sons.
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This is the start of a new series by these 2 authors, and I have to say,Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is the start of a new series by these 2 authors, and I have to say, very different from the Tangled Tentacles and I loved that it is!
Silas goes to town once a week to sing. He can only manage short times away from his tree and the forest, being a dryad. Dakata is a demon, living in the human world, managing music acts. Dakata's demon reacts to Silas, making Dak aware that his Blissful One is near. But others are against the mating. And danger looms.
I just gotta mention the cover! When I got my copy, it didn't have a cover, and I only saw the cover AFTER I read it. It fits, perfectly! The scene it's taken from? Comes over exactly like the cover! Love it!!
I loved this, I really did. It's a bit different, with Silas being a dryad. He is bonded to a tree, and cannot be far from it. The tree talks to Silas, but also is able to move freely. Which makes for some fun times, especially when Dak is near and they get down and dirty! Phew!! Dak's demon talks to the tree too.
I liked that the danger was simple jealousy. No complicated plot with twist and turns to follow. I even liked the way Dak's demon dealt with that threat.
So, I have a couple of questions!
Will Wanda get a book? I mean, she has three trees she is bonded to, will she get three partners?
Will Dougal and George get stories too?? I loved these two and hope they do.
And just who is the goat, in dak's apartment that kicks Merihem in the nuts??!!
It's a little bit out there, but Sayle is becoming a master at the out there troupe!
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This is book 2 in The Rhubarb Effect series, and you should probably readIndependent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 2 in The Rhubarb Effect series, and you should probably read Sticky for You, book 1, before this one. There is a bit of an ongoing story arc and that book sets the scene for this one. And you know, it's a FUN read!
As is this one! THis is Ricky and Burke's story. Ricky is a pole dancing rhubarb stalk and Burke is a mini bull. There are lots and LOTS of one liners in this book. Full of rhubarb jokes again, but also with poles, and balls and bull jokes. SOme very funny moments, but also some emotional ones.
Burke is very sensitive and Ricky is a bit like a (I apologise for using this, but I really couldn't find any other words that would fit!) bull in a china shop! He wants Burke, balls and all, and Burke just wants to be wooed.
I'm loving these books. They really are perfect for just having a quick, slightly silly read. Smexy, yes but with humour, and a touch of drama.
The monsters are still about, and no one knows who they are, but Max has a clue who they might be. I'm looking forward to finding out!
Book 3 is set up nicely, with that one about Apollo, another lion like Max and a rather grumpy rhubarb stalk!
4 insane stars (cos, I mean, where do they get these ideas from!)
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Did you ever read a book, and think "What the ever loving heck did I justIndependent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
Did you ever read a book, and think "What the ever loving heck did I just read??" (only, you know, more sweary words than some review sites will allow!) Well, this is such a book!
Max moves to Valentine Growville with his odd little pride and immediately feels at home. Meeting Tim, his mate, knocked him for six. I mean, Max is an Alpha lion and Tim is. . .well . .Tim is rhubarb. A rhubarb omega. Can they make this work?
It's so much fun, it really is and I laughed a lot, A LOT reading this book and I rarely react out loud when reading, (listening is a whole 'nother matter, though!)
Max is an Alpha of a pride of lions, bulls, llamas and other things that I forget already but they all have a love of rhubarb. Moving to Growville was a necessity, since they got hounded out their last pride. Tim is.. . . excitable! He really is a bit of a live-wire and he likes to sing. Especially once he realises he is Max' mate and Max can hear him in his head. Singing becomes the easiest way to woo Max and I have to admit, I found myself singing along with those songs that Tim sang, but changed some words for to make it fit better for him and Max.
It's steamy . . but in a kinda weird way. The way rhubarb mate is a little offputting, I will admit, but now I know what to expect, I'll be better prepared.
It is a lot of fun, it really is, right up to the point where things go wrong for Tim, but if he had just talked to Max, it could all have been avoided.
And also the point where the real monsters come to town. But that was not explained, and you have to piece the clues already thrown at you to figure out who they are. I'm fairly certain, but with Sayle at the helm, one can never be too sure!
I loved the references to fingerlings!
I love Sayle, you know I do, and I've read some Brown before, with 4 and 5 star reads from her on my shelves. How they came up with this idea, I have no clue, but it really was a fun read! The setting is set nicely for book two, and I see now whay the whole of Max' pride love rhubarb!
Will it win any literary awards? Nope, but I don't care cos I thoruoghly enjoyed it!
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Kal kidnaps Caitlyn to save his niece. Finding that she is his mate was not wIndependent reviewer for Book Sirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
Kal kidnaps Caitlyn to save his niece. Finding that she is his mate was not what he expected!
I liked this, I did.
It's a fun read, that doesn't take much brain power to process and follow. It has some drama, with Kal struggling to find the traitor. Its a steamy read *fans self!* oh yes. And a quick read!
I liked that I saw who the traitor was, as soon as they were mentioned. I liked the way that all went down, even if it meant Kal had to put Caitlyn in danger.
I picked this up after reading another book by O'Connor. It doesn't quite push my buttons as much as that book but it really was a nice, easy read that you need from time to time to lense the palate between much heavier, darker books, which was where this book fell on my list and it was JUST what I needed at that time.
This is part of the Diner Days series, and I think, for ME, it took me a while to figure out where CI was gifted my copy of this book via BookFunnel.
This is part of the Diner Days series, and I think, for ME, it took me a while to figure out where Claude and Arlene fit, on the . . rainbow? Is that the correct term? It took me a long, LONG time to figure out just how these two fit into the premise of the series, you know??
There is much talk of The Video, that made Claude step back from their YouTube career. I never did get the whole story of that video. There is talk of it, but I never managed to put the pieces together as to what the video was fully saying, you know? I got that Claude was coming out, somewhat, as asexual and nonbinary, but I struggled with the bigger picture about it.
It's a very sweet book, though, and I liked that Arlene's introduction into BDSM was a soft one, and that Claude knew very quickly that Arlene was their person. That Claude was a pleasure Domm. I'm not entirely sure about the importance of using 2 m's in the word, but that was how the book spelt it, and it feels right to use it here.
You don't need to have read the other books in this series, but if you have, you'll catch up with Avery and Myles from Written at Randys, and with Ray from Cramming. I think as you read more, we'll cath up with more throughout the series.
From what I can see, this is the first I've read of Emily Alter. Will I read more? Possibly, if the blurb grabs. This one just fell a little short with me.
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3 stories, about three young men, finding themselves in 1812 London.
I fouIndependent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
3 stories, about three young men, finding themselves in 1812 London.
I found these easy reads, not too taxing on the emotional or angst side, and they were a welcome change after a couple of books that were high on both scales.
I loved watching each man fall, in a way they did not expect. Given the time, these men could have been hanged if they were caught, but what I liked about these was THAT particular fact wasn't too stressed. In some historical books, those things are shoved down your throat on almost every page, but not so here. Oh it's mentioned, don't get me wrong, but it's mostly in passing, what might happen if they get caught.
The three shorts aren't particularly explicit, but they are really rather sweet in the steaminess level. I liked that, a lot. And they were all a bit different, so that was good.
Two things stopped me giving it 5 stars.
This is the first I've read of this author. I'm not sure if it's her general style, or just these books, but it was very WORDY. Lots of words used to describe things. I found it a bit off putting in places, to be honest.
And I found the three shorts kinda ended, totally out the blue! Very abrupt endings, that threw me!
The short bonus chapters made up for some of it, but still.
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