tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73584146485941814052024-03-13T23:01:38.005-05:00Mixed Book BagRecommendations and Comments About Books (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, and Romance) , Book Series, Book Related Materials, and Authors. I do not rate books on the blog but do rate on Goodreads. To see my ratings click on the Goodreads button on the right.
JC Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465446051021667245noreply@blogger.comBlogger3210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7358414648594181405.post-73665753416529275652022-01-28T00:00:00.001-06:002022-01-28T00:00:00.249-06:00Does Not Match Expectations<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711294-assassin-s-orbit" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Assassin's Orbit" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1613919503l/55711294._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55711294-assassin-s-orbit">Assassin's Orbit</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2067471.John_Appel">John Appel</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4504784081">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I thought that this must be book two of a series and I missed book one. Not so. It reads like a middle book with lots of action but no solutions. OK if you want action, not OK if you want to loose yourself in the plot. It did have interesting characters it just is not one I would recommend.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4504766876">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
It was fun to see Gideon drawn into a con. Elizabeth kept him on the outside but present as she, friends and family proceeded to con the con artist. Great story, wonderful plot and fun as well. This series stays on my TBR list.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4417125812">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Two great characters who come together again because of a horse. Of course horse Is owned by the Chance brothers and one character works on the Chance ranch. A fun read that is easy to read and easy to follow their journey to a HEA. Pick up for a afternoon of fun reading. I receive a free copy from the author.<br /><br />
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4417101338">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
The end of the story and I do not know how I feel about the ending. Loose ends are tied up and the final confrontation is presented. Irene and her friends all join her on this last journey. I just was not expecting the journey to go where it went and end as it did. Still a nice end to the series.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4391611730">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Rhain and Mal Are the first couple in the new Galactic Kings series. Their story follows the familiar path that previous series followed. Thrown across the galaxy, not way home, rescued by alien leader and then a fight to stay together. Lots of sex, tension, danger and romance. Anna Hackett always tells a good story.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4388091319">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Interesting but not as rare as first suggested. Anna is human and they are thought to be long gone. That is how the story works. Plenty of sex along with danger and tension. First in a series so not really a end just a line thrown to let us know there will be a next book.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4387522352">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
First of a new series this has two really great characters. They start as enemies and become lovers but not without a whole lot of trouble. The secondary characters are a little shallow but they do their job in creating havoc. Loved all the suiters who just did not suit. Fun read with tension all the way to the end.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4387506570">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I loved the Kinsmen's world when the first books came out. Lots of time has gone by since then so I was surprised when a new book set in the world came out. It did not disappoint. All the essential elements are present. There is danger, tension, enemies, and romance. This is a great addition to the series and I hope the success of the book leads to more exciting stories set in the Kinsmen world.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4377717246">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Lady Stirling meets Lord Stirling and things heat up. This is a fresh look at history and how being a Lord or Lady has its problems. Fun story with some interesting twists and turns. Pick it up if you want some light reading.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4377707952">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
While this reminded me of Murderbot Jax is a very different robot. For one thing he is all metal and built for war. That is something he hates and has high hopes for peace When he is called on to kill again a small human girl crosses his path. Follow his journey as he works to save Hannah and stop all the killing.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4351240554">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Alexis Brand and Culhane Travis enter the story at the crossroads and end up together again. They were partners until a corrupt sheriff fired them. Now both end up on the run. This is a fast paced plot with a lot of danger and tension. Of course there is room for romance even as danger draws near. Nice to be back in Buckhorn, Montana for the third time.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4331978607">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Bynn and Vander should not be an item. Turns out Vander cannot leave Bynn alone and they are a perfect match but not before they but heads over her job and the danger she is in. Bynn just tells Vander to stand beside her not in front of her. She needs a partner not a protector. Good addition to the story arc. Plenty of danger, tension and romance in a fast moving story.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4351205554">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
There is plenty of tension in the story. Thomar and his second, Varin are damaged and feel that they cannot claim their Interstellar Bride. She does not agree. When they face a dangerous mission all go and all are successful. That leads to a very weak ending and the reason for the 4. The big problem is just given a throw away solution almost like a afterthought. It should have been the main issue but was not.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4333666577">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A nice sweet love story. Kisses without the over the top sex. I loved the main characters. Quinn and Alex are both wonderful people who just need someone who cares in their lives. Of course they fulfill that need for each other. The children add to the story line and help keep things moving. Some funny moments, some moments with danger, and some just how a family should be.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4342728030">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Love this series and what is not to love. Brave women and hunky men are at the heart of the story. How can a LA woman and a Alaska man ever get together. That is the heart of the story. Loves both Marnie and Cobra. Neither are interesting in finds romance so when all the women arrive both take off to be alone. Guess we all see what is about to happen. Can't wait for the next book in the series. Works as stand alone but read book one first to get all the background.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4342719001">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
What do you o with loss. Especially lose that changes your career path. Tia and Seth have both experienced loss and getting together is just not in the books. I loved had Tia finally choose how to expose her loss. Now Seth just has to wise up. If he does I see a HEA fo both.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4342708099">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Another sweet story from Lauri Robinson. Joliet and Randal are made for each other but only if the get past several problems. It was fun watching them work hard to keep from falling in love only to have it win in the end.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4312284081">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I love Rico and he is a side character in Insurrection, side but important. As this came to a conclusion everything is set up for Dark Desires to start that series. Of course it came first so of course everything is ready to go. Malpheas is staying to get his powers back and he needs a lot of help. Of course there is someone he must protect and one by one the rings that bind him fall off. Great story with plot twists that keep the story line moving. Loved visiting this group of characters and finding out how they knew discovered the immorality treatment. As big surprise there.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4312273795">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A Feell good story with two HEA's. The trip to the ranch was to be a final good by to their Grandfather and to the family ranch. Things did not go as planned. Between Christmas, two cute 6 year old twins and the heat between the characters you just know the ranch will stay in the family and four of the characters will be more than just fine with that.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4165273077">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A typical Jodi Thomas story. This time there are three couples we follow through out the book. At first they have nothing in common but as time goes by their lives intertwine. Each faces a challenge as well as the danger that brings everyone together. I was sorry that it was over. I would have enjoyed seeing more of the three couples.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4281578358">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This Time it is mostly Eve who solves on one but two deaths. Each has its own unique flavor and requires time in both the past and the present. I really nice addition to the series. Plenty of tension as the plot develops and added information is added. Can stand alone but great if you started at book one.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4276780793">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Dana and Colin are interesting characters who come from different backgrounds but share a reaction to events in their lives. I loved how there was a cross over from the Wind River books. There is all the danger, tension, and romance you in the plot. One thing for sure - if there was really a Silver Creek I would be packing and moving. A town almost too good to be true and full of great secondary characters.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4276770966">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Love Wishing Tree and would love to move there. I received the Xmas ornament from Susan as well as a card with a map of the town. That added to my pleasure in the story. Reggie and Dena were really interesting sisters. Each not looking for love but finding it anyway. The tropes were familiar but made the tension in the story more real. I did thing the ending was. a little abrupt but both sisters got their HEA's.<br /><br />
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4271433392">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Aa series of essays and new thoughts for helping cope with the later years of life. Best used in small doses. This was another zoom course. We did one chapter a week for eight weeks. After the course was finished I started over at the beginning and read a few pages a day. This one is well worth doing more than once.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4271425917">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
While this stays 20 something's it is really for everybody. This time has been very stressful for me and many others. I took a mindful course that used this book. There are so many useful exercises that were part of the course. After finishing this course I am currently enrolled in a much longer course. All are part of the tool belt I am using to help with the anxiety.
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