pickLisa Kleypas - Cold Hearted Rake ***
Not the best book by this author, and it took me endlessly long to get through the first 200 pages. Second half of the book was a lot better though, and I still recommend it, if only as background story for the second novel in the Ravenel-Series!
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I'm reading this and thinking this author is using way too many adjectives..... do you agree or do you think it adds to the story?
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pickKate Angell/Jennifer Dawson/Sharla Lovelace - The Cottage on Pumpkin and Vine ****
Don't expect this book to wreak havoc with your emotions, but If you're in the mood for some light, fluffy Halloween themed romances, it's quite nice.
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pickJosh Malerman - Bird Box *****
Filled to the brim with the terror of Not Knowing.
I've seen a lot of reviews mentioning the unsayisfying ending, but I don't see it that way. We're not ment to know the 'ending'. We followed Malorie from the beginning of the New World to the moment she arrives at Tucker, a new chapter in her life. And that is when we leave her, and we should.
An amazing read!
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so-soKaren Marie Moning - Beyond the Highland Mist ***
I liked it better than I thought I would. But I didn't love it. It was entertaining, I give it that. I liked Adrienne and Sidheach well enough. But seriously. Their story is just textbook example of why every once in a while you should pull up a chair, pour some tea for two and have a decent, honest conversation with each other. No matter what century you're from.
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My TBR pile for #allhallowsread ! Probably bit off more than I can chew, but hey, biting's appropriate for Halloween, isn't it? 🎃👻
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A 'Doctor Who' reference in Stephen King ❤️
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pickWendy Webb - The Tale of Halcyon Crane ****
Interesting, atmospheric ghost story. It was less creepy than expected. The main characters don't experience all that much ghost activity themselves. It's mostly through the housekeeper's storytelling we learn stuff about the ghosts.
I LOVED the Great Lakes setting. The story took place on Mackinac Island. (The author renamed the island and moved it from lake Huron to Lake Superior)
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pickRebecca Zanetti - Forgotten Sins *** 1/2
Definitely enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Even if the plot truly borders on insanity most of the time. The amount of times someone gets shot or kidnapped are off the charts! But I was intrigued by the story, loved the H/h and I just might read book two.
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pickGeorgette Heyer - These old Shades ****
It was the OSRBC's old school read of september. I just finished the devastatingly horrible new school read and found this book far more pleasing. It's really old school and British though, like Austen and Brönte. So there's humor, quite a few misunderstandings and they drink a lot of tea and French wine. But if you crave a sex-scene, you'll starve ?
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panMia Sosa - Unbuttoning the CEO *
Anyone in the OSRBC who read this September New School book and liked it? I could use some insight :)
I didn't enjoy the writing at all, found the H/h infinitely tiresome and the plot as thin as a French pancake.
I started the other New school book (Forgotten Sins) to see if it's any better. It probably is.
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pickJulia Quinn - The Duke and I ****
Started the Bridgertons and finished the first book. It was a good read, certainly entertaining. I liked both Simon and Daphne and their story was interesting enough. But not THAT special. After so many readers telling me how great this series it, I was a tad underwhelmed. I'll continue reading, see if it picks up!
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We always pick up a Good Night book for Hannah's collection whenever we're travelling the USA or Canada. I wish they had them for Europe too!
