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Jane Williams is born during a Christmas blizzard and receives a rather unique gift - one that allows her to literally see true love. On the day of her 29th birthday, she learns about her gift from Colette Dubois. Anyway, in order for Jane to experience true love in her life she must identify the six types of love before the full moon following her 30th birthday - agape, eros, ludus, mania, pragma, and storge.
I enjoyed reading the six mini subplots that reminded me of short love stories. For example, "agape" - unconditional, altruistic love - Mary, Jane's friend, is in love with Luca, her Italian builder, he moves back to the USA to marry her and become the father of her unborn child. "Eros" - passionate love - Katie, Jane's friend, totally and completely loves her husband Josh no matter the obstacles. "Ludus" - playful, non-committal love - Lo, Jane's assistance, falls in love with Grant, a married man who has no plans of leaving his wife. "Mania" - obsessive love - Flynn, Jane's brother, is driven by compulsive love for Celeste, someone he has never met who happens to live in the next building over. "Pragma" - love driven by the head, not the heart - Elaine, Jane's friend, falls in love with her neighbor, Charles, but decides to stay with her husband, Matthew. "Storge" - love born from friendship - Mel, Jane's friend, falls in love with Vivian, a lady who frequently visits his newsstand.
This was a wonderful, heartwarming story that I definitely recommend.


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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover


I couldn't quite buy that the witch in hiding and the witch hunter fall for each other so quickly when each was using the other. And the twists didn't see very twisty.






I was kind of mixed overall on this one. The story kept me turning the pages but in the end I was somewhat disappointed. The killer was obvious from early on in the story. I kept waiting for some kind of twist that would point in another direction but it never came. And then the ending was a cliffhanger with some loose ends. Will these be resolved in the next book in the series? Also the characters in the novel were for the most part flawed, especially Sheriff Morrelli who seemed clueless along with the rest of his police force. I admit this was overall a suspenseful read but it's doubtful that I will be reading more in this series.


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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
This one keeps you guessing until the end as to whom the killer is, and even then there is another surprise. Plus, I couldn't figure out the title until it was explained in the end.
Some of the books in this series are hard to find, but I've found they don't really need to be read in order.


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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A camping trip turns deadly!
A Camping Conundrum is the fifth book in author Stacy Wilder's excellent Liz Adams Mystery series, which features the private investigator and her husband, Brad, attempting to enjoy a weekend camping trip to one of his much-loved childhood destinations. Brad, the last living member of his nuclear family, wanted to recapture some of the highlights of his childhood by visiting a campground that was the scene of many happy memories with his parents and younger sister, now all gone. But unbeknownst to Brad, Liz was traumatized as a child on her only camping experience, but she agrees to attend without divulging her past. While at the campground, they discover that guests have been plagued by thefts from their campsites, a factor that reminds Liz of her traumatic childhood trip, making her all the more anxious about their plans. But nature and the otherwise tranquil setting work their magic on Liz until Brad discovers the body of a local woman in the lake, and her death is no accident.
Liz and Brad are a lovely couple, and each is super responsive to the other's emotional needs, as is their perceptive canine companion, Duke. Both husband and wife are willing to bend to accommodate the special circumstances they encounter during their trip, such as Brad's need to re-live happier times versus Liz's unfortunate memories from her one and only attempt at camping when she was a young Girl Scout. I enjoyed all of Liz's shopping throughout the story, and even Brad gets some new gear; this inevitably led to her crossing paths with the unpleasant commercial landlord in Sumter.The plot is well-paced, with the discovery of the victim occurring early in the story and unfortunately mirroring the death of Brad's younger sister, deeply affecting him in the process. The victim was a real piece of work, so it was easy to see the writing on the wall that she was not long for this world. Her nasty attitude and interactions with her business tenants during her life created a wide pool of suspects for her murderer. Liz searches for answers in a methodical and practical manner, and even with some surprising twists, the final resolution is quickly at hand.
I recommend A CAMPING CONUNDRUM to cozy mystery readers, especially those with an interest in camping and shopping while on vacation.I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours.


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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback


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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
There are multiple kings in this world and there are shifting alliances and competitions based on historical conflict. No dragons but plenty of magic.


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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
One night while there she finds a dead body in the alley and thus the investigation by the amateur sleuth commences.
The historical aspect is interesting but overall as I said the story is slow moving and hard for me to keep up with.




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Genres: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Medicine
Book Type: Paperback




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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Sports & Outdoors, Crafts, Hobbies & Home
Book Type: Paperback


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Genres: Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback




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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
I ached for Richard, who is in a heartbreaking situation. I liked how he cleared the air with Sorcha about that night and where he stands, but it doesn't solve their problem. Matters become more complicated when they discover that Sorcha is pregnant. Now they must figure out how to coparent their baby while fighting their chemistry and growing feelings for each other.
I enjoyed watching Richard and Sorcha work through the obstacles that kept them apart. It isn't easy, and each must face their own troubled pasts before they have a chance for a life together. Their support for each other eased their way, and I loved seeing them navigate their way through the obstacles. The ending was very well done and realistic.




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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Book Type: Hardcover
One left the battle alive, while the other didn't.
The author also adds commentary to their diary entries and what is happening in the greater picture of the two armies in their movement to their clash in the greatest battle ever fought in North America.
There are two small problems which don't detract from the narrative. The author has a Union officer discovering Robert E. Lee's plans wrapped around cigars just before the Battle of Antietam in September 1862. Actually, it was two Union enlisted men who discovered the plans. And the author states not many casualties resulted from the use of bayonets. As causalities were recorded at hospitals, this overlooks the number who died from bayonet wounds. As the bayonet was a triangular blade, a wound received from it didn't close. So, unless the bayoneted man received prompt medical assistance, he quickly bled to death and never made it to a hospital.


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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover


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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback


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Genres: Science & Math, Engineering & Transportation, Outdoors & Nature
Book Type: Paperback
This book was published by an academic press, but it is written in an accessible style and there are lots of photos. It opens with a history of veterinary care in zoos (early zoos were resistent to veterinarians), and then goes on to describe aspects of zoo operations such as feeding, captive breeding, habitat design, and even some stories about quirky zoo visitors.
I particularly appreciate the authors acknowledgement of the concerns many people have about zoos, and his discussion of animal rights versus animal welfare. Although published in 2007 it does not feel dated, as his argument that resisting extremes and instead finding common ground will result in the best outcomes for the animals is still true today.


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Genres: Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
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