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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Winter of the World: Book Two of the Century Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Follett Page; Review: If you read, and liked, the first book you will appreciate this one as well. You follow the different families and much of the intrigues are the same. I suggest you should wait a while between reading the two books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Racketeer; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: It's OK. Funny story and a little bit different than other boks by Grisham. You Get the drift in the middle of the book, but I can live with that; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Four Things (Left Hand of God); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Hoffman Page; Review: The first book was ok and quite original. This time I find both the story and the characters dull. Wan't read the third book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The King's Deception: A Novel (Cotton Malone); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Berry Page; Review: It's a typical Cotton Malone adventure. The plot is good and quite creative. Easy reading for the Beach or by the pool.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Prey; Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: The book was easy to read and the plot quite OK. Even though a little obvious. The start was best. The last part lacked some of the pace you'll find in the first part; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Protocol: A James Acton Thriller (James Acton Thrillers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. Robert Kennedy Page; Review: Ok for summer reading. The plot didn't get me, and the idea about the mystery was never revealed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pillars of the Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Follett Page; Review: I'be liked all the books in the trilogy. The recent history told from the different families perspectives are intriguing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pillars of the Earth; Author: Ken Follett; Review: I'be liked all the books in the trilogy. The recent history told from the different families perspectives are intriguing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Us: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's David Nicholls Page; Review: I really liked the story and the awakening of the main character. Nicholls has a as always a special twist to the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Circle; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Eggers Page; Review: A scary perspective on the connected future. The book was a good read and gives some thoughts about social media and the willingness to share information. A little Orwell in the digital age; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rogue Lawyer: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: I have read a lot of Grisham's books. This was ok but not one of his best. The book lacks a good storyline. It's about a lawyer and his cases but without a link between the cases.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Greaser's Palace; Brand: Albert Henderson; Review: I saw this movie several times in the 70s at the Texas Union Theater on the UT campus and elsewhere around Austin. I have NEVER forgotten it, though I had to do a backwards search to determine that it was Alan Arbus who played Jesus parachuting from the sky (Arbus also played Dr. Sydney Freedman on the MASH television series.) Can't say enough about it -- the symbolism, the sets, the acting, the plot are all superb. This is perhaps the best parody ever -- and one that has not yet been re-discovered. I think it's just a matter of time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Serious Man; Brand: Michael Stuhlbarg; Review: I thought I was a fan of the Coen brothers, but after this movie I am reconsidering ... this is probably the worst movie I've ever seen. Was it some sort of childhood payback that led them to make this movie about growing up Jewish and dysfunctional? If there was a plot, it may (?) have had something to do with the meaning of life being buried in a Jefferson Airplane song, but it was impossible to tell. I tend to think that its whole purpose was little more than an indulgent piece of throwaway art. Though the acting was good, the talents of those involved were wasted on slow, boring dialogue that tries to generate sympathy for the tortured hero at the center of the film. Sadly, it never quite got there for me or those with whom I watched it. It ended with us scratching our heads and wondering how it got made. As a final note, I found this film insulting to Jews and "Goys" alike (mostly goys) sterotyping both in the most negative manner. Not a single laugh, and not even close to the Coen brothers that I thought I knew.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Departures (First Print) DVD Edition; Brand: Yojiro Takita; Review: I would be hard-pressed to try and even describe this movie to anyone. It simply must be seen to understand its message. A movie about death would never seem like such an engaging topic, but this one surpasses all expectations. Particularly poignant is the deep respect embedded in the Japanese culture for the ritual surrounding burial and death, a reverence that the rest of the world would be wise to emulate. Plot synopses are readily available everywhere, so I will simply say that this is a movie worth owning in a personal library - and pulled out for viewing in times of grief when we mortals need a reminder of the value of life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Couples Retreat; Brand: Vince Vaughn; Review: I would have rated this a zero if that option were available. People that I watched this movie with turned to each other after it was over and said, "What a waste of money!" I couldn't agree more. The script was absurd (it could have been a good concept with couples taking a trip together to a remote island full of funny characters, but those characters were not developed at all), some of the lead roles were horribly miscast, and whoever directed it failed to notice that the story line left big gaps. How do people like Vaughn and Favreau get financing when there are so many people out there with talent and real stories to tell? (The whole Judd Apatow/Seth Rogen series is another case in point-- one of their recent flicks holds the distinction of being THE WORST movie ever among my friends.) Sorta sad - and a real waste of money that could have gone for a much more benevolent cause.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Up in the Air; Brand: George Clooney; Review: The beauty of this film is in the writing imho - a very timely approach at examining the current economic climate in America and how it affects those on both sides of the issue. The nuances are brilliantly framed through the lens that is Clooney's character (whose acting definitely deserved the academy award nomination that he got), a man who is on the 'safe' side of the layoff business but whose personal life leaves much to be desired. The acting, scriptwriting, directing are all too real - if only corporate America had as much insight as this script-writer, America might still be a pretty good place to live.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life During Wartime; Brand: Shirley Henderson; Review: Despite the great cast, this film fails to make sense on any level. I suppose if that is the definition of "indy" then, yes, this is a great indy film, completely full of itself, so full that the actors are directed to stare blankly at the camera at times and just let the viewer try to figure out what is going on. Ultimately it does become clear that the film has a lot to do with pedophilia (a great actor - Cieran Hinds - given almost nothing to do except THINK about his past actions) and dysfunction (what a waste of Ally Sheedy's talent to give her a cameo as a deranged narcissist and then forget about her). It was a waste of time, money, and most especially talent. I give it 2 stars instead of 1 because the actors kept me believing that it would get better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cedar Rapids; Brand: Ed Helms; Review: I sat down to watch this just to kill some time thinking it would be as bad as Helms' "Hall Pass" (one of the worst ever imho), but to my great surprise, this movie was not only entertaining, but the acting and directing were superb. The writing fell short on a couple of occasions when it tried to dip into "R" rated territory, but even then it almost seemed to fit with the path that Helms' character took during his visit to Cedar Rapids. As another reviewer said, it could have gotten sappy but never did. The storyline is all too believable in these days of corporate fraud and manipulation, and the actors really brought it to life. John C. Reilly out-did himself in this role as a sympathetic jerk, and Isiah Whitlock, Jr., a new discovery for me, was excellent! (I will actively seek him out in other roles after this.) The biggest surprise, though, was Helms himself who has never won me over with any of his previous efforts. Here, however, he proved that he has range over and above his obvious vocal talent. "Cedar Rapids" is far from the greatest movie of the year, but it's highly entertaining, believable, and well worth the time to watch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whitechapel Series 1; Brand: Rupert Penry-Jones; Review: Great story, great acting. A gruesome plot that was hard to watch in places, but the director kept the images fast and blurred for those who can't deal. My only complaint was the dark sets, making the production dark and depressing. Probably intentional, tho, to accompany the darkness of the plot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Champion Women's All-Out Wirefree Full Figure Support Sports Bra; Brand: ; Review: Does not provide full coverage. I even went a size up per the recommendations in previous reviews.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panache Women's Non-Wired Sports Bra; Brand: Panache; Review: The bra was too small for me to give an accurate review. Returned it for a larger size and hoping it fits. Originally purchased a 36E, exchanging it for a 38E. Fingers crossed, I need something to hold these bad larrys down. Update: the 38E fits much better, doesn't cover ALL my side boob but most of it. I'll deal. Entering my second trimester so I'm sure it'll be too small soon, but it works for now so I can get to the gym.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Women's 6 Pack Brief Panties; Brand: ; Review: These are the ultimate granny panties but dear lord are they comfortable. I'm 8 months pregnant and needed something that covers everything. These are perfect, I might even buy a smaller size for when I'm no longer pregnant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Pregnancy Shirt Collection - Mom to Be Funny Maternity Tank Top; Brand: ; Review: I got this for our trip to Disney since we would be there on may 4th, I feel it ran a little large but I still got compliments on it. Overall I was happy with the purchase.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hello MIZ Maternity Floral Lace Baby Shower Party Cocktail Dress with Ribbon Waist; Brand: Hello MIZ; Review: Bought this for my baby shower that is in a few weeks, fits but have room if I grow before the shower (which im sure I will) Its not the most flattering because I was a larger lady before getting pregnant so it kind of just makes me look fat but I'm going to play with the ribbon that comes with it and see if I can make myself look pregnant and not morbidly obese. I think If you're on the smaller side this would be much more flattering.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Greenies Original Regular Size Dental Dog Treats; Brand: Greenies; Review: My dogs love these and I can really tell a difference in their breathe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Buffalo Wilderness Trail Treats Grain-Free Salmon Biscuits 10 Oz; Brand: Blue Buffalo; Review: My older yorkie was in need of extra protein aside from his regular dog food. This was recommended. It is a good size treat for a yorkie. Not a mini/tiny treat. He loves them and we have seen improvements in his health.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLUE Wilderness Grain Free Biscuits Crunchy Dog Treats; Brand: BLUE Wilderness; Review: Great treat for my yorkies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetSafe Extreme Weather Energy Efficient Pet Door, Unique 3 Flap System, White, for Dogs and Cats; Brand: PetSafe; Review: Just as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glitter Paw Pet ID Tags Custom Engraved Dog & Cat Paw Print Tag Personalized; Brand: io tags; Review: Great quality. Perfect for my yorkies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hartz Ultraguard Pro 4-15 Lbs; Brand: Hartz; Review: Great for the yorkies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Tambo del Inka a Luxury Collection Resort Spa Valle Sagrado; City: Urubamba Sacred Valley Cusc; Review: I have never written a review on TripAdvisor while I am still staying at a place but have been so impressed by Tambo Del Inka that I felt compelled to write something immediately. Others have said it already - the facility is beautiful; upscale but understated, tastefully decorated with great attention to detail. The staff is incredible. This can make or break an experience. From before we came, we conversed with our personal "butler" Lino Chacon. Every email was answered attentively and quickly. When we arrived the staff has continued to go above and beyond to be helpful. They are polite, friendly and seem to really care that your experience is a positive one. I don't need to be best friends with hotel staff but I do appreciate when people recognize that this is your vacation and you have spent a large amount of money and they truly try to make your stay worthwhile. The spa is incredible. Again, the staff is wonderful, the facility clean and beautiful with a diversity of options and the massage I had (by Yessica) was one of the best. The restaurant was lovely with superb food, attentive staff and an incredible setting. I cannot say enough about this hotel. We have traveled all over the world and rate this very very high. If I came back to this area (which I hope to do one day) this is the only place I would stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Airport; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: I never have high expectations for an airport hotel but they just keep getting better and better! This is a lovely hotel that is in beautiful condition with very spacious and tastefully decorated rooms. A great deal that includes breakfast and Wifi. Honestly, as nice a hotel as some of the more pricey resorts we stayed in throughout this trip!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lancaster Arts Hotel; City: Lancaster Lancaster County Pennsylvania; Review: This is a lovely old building that has been nicely restored. There is however a truly unattractive appearing wing over the garage (the rooms might be nice but the aesthetic from the outside isn't). Happily we were in the original building. Its a pricey hotel for the area and there were a few things missing in my opinion. The breakfast was lacking and there were no staff around to assist. There are no newspapers and although the front staff were helpful, when I asked about things to do, they had somewhat limited information and did not have maps at the ready. (Really? This is Amish country and there is a funky downtown a few blocks from the hotel). And lastly, the fitness center is in a room off the garage that was just a wee bit creepy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lakedale Resort at Three Lakes; City: Friday Harbor San Juan Island San Juan Islands Washington; Review: This is a little gem of a place located outside of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Overall, its a lovely place with a number of options for lodging from cabins to "glamping" to tent camping. We stayed in the lodge for a few nights and then the canvas cabins. (glamping). The pluses include friendly staff, a nice breakfast and quiet, beautiful scenery. There were a few notable glitches however. First, our room was not properly cleaned on either night in the lodge. Lots of apologies and excuses but 2 days in a row suggests some kind of problem with housekeeping or communication or I suppose, our bad luck. Second, the canvas cabin, which is beautifully appointed with all sorts of amenities lacks one big one... adequate illumination! A very weak flashlight is supplied rather than a nice lantern or LED lamp. We arrived a bit late back from a day out and it was irritating stumbling around in the near dark. Third, the breakfast in the "mess tent" that services the canvas cabins was pretty awful. (plastic wrapped bagels?!) . And last, we found it objectionable that there were additional fees for renting boats, etc. The lodge rooms were pricey and it seemed that these rentals should have been included in the cost. Overall, this is a really nice place with many wonderful attributes. But the glitches, mostly minor, did have an impact.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier; City: Paradise Mount Rainier National Park Washington; Review: This is a complicated review to write. This is an incredible place and maybe one of the more under-rated national parks. (nobody I know from the East Coast ever mentioned planning a trip to Mt. Rainier). However, its grandeur is remarkable. The hiking trails are beautifully maintained and not overly crowded and the ranger talks are informative. Now lets talk about the Inn. The lobby is stately, comfortable and reminiscent of older times. The rooms however, (at least in the main lodge) are the size of a postage stamp. The shared bathroom is clean as is the shower down the hall but this is pretty outdated don't you think? And no internet or cell phone? It is being worked on as I write this but really late in coming. The restaurant and the cafe are highly overpriced, which is a bit objectionable since you are a captive audience. The dinner was very good but the buffet breakfast for $16.00 quite mediocre. We had a great time at Rainier but this inn needs more renovation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shtarkman Erna Boutique Hotel; City: Nahariya Northern District; Review: This is a wonderful little gem of a place. We stayed in 2 different rooms - a suite and a regular room. The regular room is a bit small but nicely appointed. Everything is in great condition and the hotel has a charming atmosphere. The breakfast is wonderful and there is an afternoon coffee time with cake. Kudos to the staff who are friendly and extremely helpful. (making phone calls on our behalf, checking taxi prices, locating a synagogue for us). With your stay in the hotel, you get access to the beach and the country club down the street. I would absolutely stay here again if traveling to Nahariya.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avney HaHoshen; City: Safed Galilee Northern District; Review: The rooms in this very small hotel are lovely and interesting with a nice ambiance. HOWEVER, its very hard to find the hotel (a bunch of taxis wouldn't even take us as they had never heard of the place) and we were in a taxi driving around and around resulting in a very expensive ride for a place that should be about a 5 minute drive from the bus station. IF YOU ARE TAKING A TAXI, ASK TO GO TO THE RUTH RIMONIM. (its right next door) The office where you check in is down the street from the rooms and the staff does not speak much English. The breakfast is mediocre but adequate. Overall a nice and comfortable place but the difficulty in finding it diminished the experience.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv City Center; City: Tel Aviv Tel Aviv District; Review: Stayed here before leaving Israel. Its a great hotel with clean, beautiful rooms and was incredibly convenient to the train that goes right to Ben Gurion Airport. We stayed on the club level and they offered a fabulous spread in a comfortable environment. Walking distance to Sarona and convenient to buses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: World of Tanks [Download]; Brand: by
The Wargaming Company; Review: Great for starters. Good tank and gold; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nyko Modular Power Station - 2 Port Power Station with 2 Rechargeable Batteries for Xbox One; Brand: by
Nyko; Review: Love this charger station, blends into the xbox one very well. Makes it look stock. Been using this for about a month before reviewing. I can't think of a single con. Batteries last a couple days of hardcore gaming ( 6hrs or so a night ) I would definitely buy another if needed. A must have for my xbox one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nyko Intercooler Stand - Cooling Attachment with Short USB Power Cord for Xbox One; Brand: by
Nyko; Review: Great item if you don't mind it never turning off. I've had this for atleast 2 months and it has never turned off. Even when the xbox turns off it stays on. I read that when the temp hits just right it's suppose to auto turn off. My house isn't that hot and even when the xbox is off for a couple days that little fan is still pushing air. It works I'm just worried about how much longer due to it always running. I will definitely but a diffrent brand when this kills over.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 20 x Silicone Analog Controller Thumb Stick Grips Cap Cover For PS3 Xbox 360 Xbox One Game Accessories Replacement Parts-black; Brand: YUGO; Review: These work great, have them on a xbox one controller and a ps4 controller that was worn out. Definitely recommend these to help save that old analog stick that the rubber is peeling off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: eXtremeRate® Textured Black Back Panels, Comfortable Non-slip Side Rails, 3D Splashing; Brand: by
eXtremeRate; Review: Easy to install and look great, wish these had a rubberized feel to them. Don't really notice them on the controller at all. Wouldn't recommend if your looking for comfort, but if you want something that looks cool this works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: eXtremeRate® Textured Red Back Panels, Comfortable Non-slip Side Rails, 3D Splashing; Brand: by
eXtremeRate; Review: Easy to install and look great, wish these had a rubberized feel to them. Don't really notice them on the controller at all. Wouldn't recommend if your looking for comfort, but if you want something that looks cool this works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Costume Agent Inc Women's Rockford Peaches Costume; Brand: ; Review: I bought the S/M thinking it would be roomy, because according to the size chart it should fit a size 4-8. I'm a size 2 and this fit me like a glove, so I would say the costume runs fairly small. It's also unfortunately not for taller women. I had to wear leggings with this costume because the bottom of the hem didn't even reach my thigh (I'm 5'8"). It's an extremely cute, comfortable, really fun costume, but because it fit me like frilled t-shirt instead of a short dress, it just didn't look right when I wore it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Storm 2 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Great looking and comfortable, but they run a full size smaller than other Asics models (I tried on 4 different Asics shoe styles and all of the others were a consistent size except for this style.) I have really narrow, flat feet but I didn't have to lace these shoes up very tightly which never happens for me. So, I would suspect that an average sized foot might feel pinched and uncomfortable. But, for those who also have narrow feet, finally a pair of shoes that looks normal when you lace them up! The soles are a little flatter than I am accustomed to for running shoes, but they are comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J.TOMSON Womens Basic Ribbed Cotton Spandex Racer Back Tank Top; Brand: J.TOMSON; Review: Really soft comfy fabric. I bought this tank in a few colors and I am really happy with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Kahana 7 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I had an old pair of Gel Kahana 4 that I absolutely loved. They were so comfortable and I wore them until they literally started falling apart from age. Thinking this pair was from the same design lineage, I ordered these Gel-Kahana 7s as a replacement. While the shoe itself fits great, the sole has a really oddly designed arch. The shape of the arch hits in all the wrong places and causes discomfort within a few hours followed by terrible foot pain for several days afterwards. This seems to only affect this particular shoe style as I have several other pairs of Asics that don't have this problem.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fifth Parallel Threads FPT Womens Basic Ribbed Racerback Tank Top (S-3XL); Brand: Fifth Parallel Threads; Review: This tank top is extremely comfortable. I gave if 4 instead of 5 stars though because the color pictured when I ordered is not even a little bit close to the color I received. Also, as noted by other reviewers, the brand was different than what is being advertised. I decided to keep the tank anyway because it is very comfy but I don't know if I would reorder since they don't seem to advertise truthfully so you never know what you'll get...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Minded Women's Oumi Flip; Brand: Ocean Minded; Review: These are the most comfortable minimalist flip flops. Don't let the thin sole fool you, it is cushy and you can walk for hours wearing these in comfort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreamgirl Women's Ruffled Crop Top Costume Accessory; Brand: ; Review: Worked great under my Halloween costume, but it was huge. I ordered a small/medium, which was the smallest available, and had to have it taken in. I'm a size small t-shirt and I was swimming in this s/m size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: INBLUE Women,Men's Stainless Steel Ring Silver Tone Irish Celtic Knot Irish Claddagh Friendship Love Heart Royal King Crown; Brand: INBLUE; Review: I should have spotted the problem straight off from the product description "women, men's stainless steel ring..." It's a men's ring. It is available for order in a tiny band size, but the ornamentation itself is enormous. If you're looking for a chunky claddagh, this one is great, the quality was fine. I wouldn't recommend it for smaller ring sizes though. It is not as pictured in real life, but I gave it two stars instead of one because the quality was good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SpinningDaisy Handcrafted Brushed Metal Pineapple Fruit Necklace; Brand: SpinningDaisy; Review: The quality was much higher than I was expecting and I was very pleasantly surprised. The picture does not do it justice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: German Alpine Bavarian Oktoberfest Costume Hat with Feather; Brand: ; Review: Fun hat for Oktoberfest and and good quality for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Minded Women's Oumi Flip; Brand: Ocean Minded; Review: I have narrow feet and these flip flops actually fit snugly and comfortably which is rare for me. Even though the sole appears thin, it is well made and very cushioned. You can wear these flip flops all day everyday (and I often do) without your feet becoming sore and they last in good quality for years. They are so comfortable I ordered these in several colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LackingOne Vintage Classic Button Pearl Studs Earrings Ball Earrings Color Matte Light Green; Brand: LackingOne; Review: The color is a little less grey-green and more mint green in person, but they are very nice looking and interchangeable with other backings. It takes a while for them to arrive, but it is worth the wait.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miusol Women's Cut out Long Sleeves Kim Egypt Gold Foil Print Cocktail Dress; Brand: ; Review: This dress fit as expected and it looks just as nice in real life as it does in the picture. I received many compliments on how flattering it looked. The only downside is that the fabric does not have much stretch to it so ordering the right size is important. I did not mind the stiffer fabric though because it made the dress look more substantial and upscale rather than cheap and flimsy. I would buy this again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Betsey Johnson Women's Forever Perfect Demi Bra; Brand: ; Review: So comfortable! Who needs Victoria's Secret, these are way better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Hanger Women’s Metallic Stretch Leggings - Liquid Wet Look, Slim Fit, by; Brand: Red Hanger; Review: Fit and look are just as described. I only gave it 4 stars though because they are incredibly noisy when you walk or move around.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Franco Sarto Women's Maleni Riding Boot; Brand: Franco Sarto; Review: These are my new favorite boots. They fit narrow through the foot and calf which is exactly what I was looking for. They are also well made and very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nike Womens Free Rn Low Top Lace Up Running Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Love this shoe, it is incredibly comfortable. The sizing is accurate but it does run on the narrow side (which is what I like about it). I'm sure I'll be buying more in other colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milumia Women's Boho Vintage Print Pockets A Line Maxi Skirt; Brand: ; Review: If I ordered this skirt again I'd go a size up so that the waist elastic isn't as tight. The skirt looks just like the picture and is very comfortable. I would order it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ugly Christmas Sweater Men's Elf Head Chenille Sweater; Brand: ; Review: This made a great gift. I was pleased with the quality but the sizing is a little small so I would order a size up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lookbook Store Women's Red Short Sleeves Knee Length Casual Club Bodycon Dress US 4; Brand: Lookbook Store; Review: This is a cute, comfortable dress. The waist was a little big so I had to have it taken in, but I am otherwise very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Park Hyatt Busan; City: Busan; Review: The look of the hotel is so futuristic from the time you see it driving in until you are in your room. The hotel is ultra modern and located between a Marina and a Beach. How could it be better? Checking in is happening on the 30th floor which adds a lot to the dramatic of the place. The room was impeccable. Bath with TV and Shower. The concierge was ok in English but not as great as in other countries. Just learn to be patient and do use the taxis in town. They are cheap. Right outside of the hotel, you have the possibility to hop of a Busan Tour Bus. It is $15 a day. I highly recommend the tour in an air conditioned bus. You will see plenty in couple hours and can return wherever you like. The only downside of the hotel is the price of their cocktails on the 32th floor. You can find whisky ranging from $15 to $160 a glass and the beers are over $15 a glass. I stayed with the affordable one and enjoyed a magnificent view. you pay for the view and that's fair. I recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to live it up for a little while in Busan, Korea.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Saigon Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: The hotel is excellent. Starting with the great, their swimming pool is really cool. You can see inside the pool from the side window. It is also in open air which is really nice after a hot day in HCM. Also their breakfast is amazing. So much to choose from many cuisines from around the world including Vietnamese of course. I woke up 15 minutes earlier each day to insure I had time for breakfast before my meetings. The location of the hotel couldn't be best for a quick walk in town to find food. The service is great and everyone is very welcoming. They speak good English as well. The rooms are really clean, nicely updated and well lit. The bathroom has a bath and a shower. The gym is small but functional. I recommend anyone this location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AC Hotel by Marriott Guadalajara Mexico; City: Guadalajara Guadalajara Metropolitan Area; Review: This chain is affiliated with Marriott but it isn't a Marriott hotel. It won't take you long to see that. The location of the hotel is my biggest drawback. You have to walk 10 minutes to get to some decent restaurants but in that case, you should stay at hotel closer to these restaurants. The room didn't have a minibar or a fridge. My friend got stuck in an elevator for 15 minutes. If I had not informed the front desk, I am not sure if he would have been out today. The restaurant which I didn't try just didn't look engaging or fun at all. The roof top pool and bar is very sad. The bar was not opened during the week nights and the place looked like a hotel which once was but no longer. I am sadden that this didn't work better for me. I like to stay at Marriott hotels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: McMenamins Kennedy School; City: Portland Oregon; Review: We have three kids (7-5 and 6 months old). Going to watch movies isn't so easy with a young one. Kenndy School makes it possible and the ticket price is very reasonable. We check the movie schedule from KS each month as their rotation is very good. They play kids movie during the day and grown up one in the evening. We like to come here during the sad winter day of Oregon. We have eaten at their restaurant several times too. The food at the McMenamins isn't the best. Most know that. The selection is very heavy on bread and meat. Pub food really. But the attention to detail on the plate is just not there. I am still liking the atmosphere and the building and will return for that. One recommendation when going to watch movies. Buy your tickets online before to show up and show up 30 minutes before the movie starts if you want a nice couch to lay on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Hyatt Busan; City: Busan; Review: This is my third stay there. I am rating the hotel again because I expended my experience with what the hotel offers. First, the gym is great. It has about a dozen treadmills and some weights to lift with to stay fit while traveling. There is free water bottles and towels there so you can stay hydrated and dry as needed. The gym gets really warm in the early afternoon since the sun shined into it for the entire day. Yet, this add another level of water loss which is welcome by someone who wants to release the bad toxins out. I recommend using the gym from 5PM on. The gym is opened 24 hours which is really convenient. Second, the room service for food. I don’t usually use room service when I travel. However, one late arrival and a lot of work to complete had me decide to do so. I had an amazing dinner. The bibimbab, the endive salad and the tart of the day were all excellent. It took 30 minutes to be delivered. It was very good and served with many side dishes to enhance the experience. The downside is that the price is high. Comparing to any of the nearby restaurant, getting room service is an expensive treat. This hotel is excellent and I recommend anyone staying in Busan who can afford the night rate to stay there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites San Jose Morgan Hill; City: Morgan Hill California; Review: I travel some and don't look at all the details of what I am booking. So when I arrived with my family and learned that it was happy hour with all you can drink beers and wine and all you can eat little snacks, it was an awesome beginning. The beers were a nice selection of draft options. The other high of the hotel is the room which was spacious and clean. I also used their gym and was able to run on their treadmill which are in good shape. The first low of the hotel are the very cold pool which was a disappointment to my kids who waited to get there all day to swim. The other low is the very low quality breakfast. It is complimentary so I won't down rate the hotel, but it is very surprising to me that such food quality (or lack of it) is still part of the Holiday Inn business model. I guess that I have stayed at fancier hotel chains over these last years. Anyway, we will return but we will avoid the breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin San Francisco Airport; City: Millbrae California; Review: Great Swimming Pool. Nice food options inside the facility and easy access to airport were the highlights of the hotel. Our room was unfortunately right next to a VERY noisy elevator and my wife couldn't catch a night of sleep. I guess that I understand how we got a discount on the room. We also used the room service for food and the portion were very small. Unexpected from hotel room service where I have been very pleased most often. Not this time. Good thing that it was only for one night. There is nothing to do around the hotel anyway, so most people are here for one night only. I could return based on the great location but I would make sure to not be by the elevator.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Marker San Francisco A Joie de Vivre Hotel; City: San Francisco California; Review: The hotel is nice. The room are spacious and the location is cleaned. My issue is that after three nights there, we never really got any type of World Class experience. Let me explain. When you spend so much on a hotel room, you should receive little perks all throughout the day (chocolate, water, anything). It just wasn't the case. It felt like we were just regular customers who didn't need attendance. The morning coffee was always out before we can get to it. Why not have coffee for a longer period? The waters in the room are too expensive and we simply went accross the street to walgreen to get cheap water..why? Should the hotel be proactive about such thing. We never tried the restaurant because it is very expensive as expected in downtown SF. The only real positive about the hotel was that on the last day they attended to my two kids and gave them a free little toy. It was nice and this is the kind of thing I meant especially when spending close to $300 a night. So the experience was poor but the hotel itself was good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Fisherman s Wharf Hotel; City: San Francisco California; Review: The proximity to Pier 39 and the set of restaurants and entertainment all around is worth being in a lesser hotel. The deco is outdated, the reception very average and the overall feel of the place not so impressive. But being two blocks away from the Bay and from many great options makes it a very desirable hotel to be at. I recommend this hotel for tourists who are looking for convenience and who wouldn't spend much time in the hotel. I have young kids now, and hotel rooms and coziness is important as you don't get to be out and about all the time. So this hotel would not be perfect for my family now. Yet, it would be perfect for a couple who couldn't careless about the amenities of the hotel. To be fair to the hotel too, I didn't try their gym or their breakfast.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Fuzhou Minjiang; City: Fuzhou Fujian; Review: The Hotel looks nice from an aesthetic perspective. However this is the first time I go to a luxurious hotel and I am asked whether or not I will use the Bath because the one in my room was broken. They never fixed it during my stay. I was fine since I didn't plan on using it, but the fact that there were not fixing the known issue was kinda weird. Also, the toilet had issue and I had to fiddle with the flush to stop the water from running. Two technical issues which drop the review to a four star. The staff was nice and courteous.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: McMenamins Grand Lodge; City: Forest Grove Oregon; Review: You know the food and the beer. Actually this location was even short on the food options. However the location during a nice summer day is unbelievable. The kids were able to run all around and we were able to enjoy many brews before we walked for over one hour around the premise. it was fun for the family. We loved the garden in the back. We want to return for a movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Centro Historico; City: Guadalajara Guadalajara Metropolitan Area; Review: The location of the hotel is near by the Cathedral and many good restaurants. It is also very affordable. if you are looking for a scenic tour and not much taxi, then this is a great place to stay. I have had the chance to stay at better hotel in town which makes my rating harder on this hotel. I was disappointed with the room service, but I knew that it was going to be the case from reading other reviews. Stay there for the location. Eat outside.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: This Love of Mine (Raine Series #1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amanda Bennett Page; Review: omg I just finish reading this love of mine once I started to read it I could not put the book down I read it in one day and I love it even though it may me cried a little made me laugh and made me mad about the mom and ex but I felt in love with the grandparent and the raine and the friends I recommend this book to everyone I will read it again love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Road To Price - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Justine Elvira Page; Review: what can I say about this book I love it love the story the character I read this in one sitting I couldn't put the laptop down my eyes where glue to the screen I cried I laugh I enjoy the book so much that I recommend it to anyone to read it I won't give spoil alert just find out for ur self and enjoy the joy this story gives you author (Justine Elvira)did and amazing job and cant wait to read more of her books :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaotic (Imperfect Perfection Book 1) eBook; Brand: Cori Williams; Review: WHEN I STARTED READING THE FIRST THREE CHAPTER OF THIS BOOK I KEPT THINKING WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON THIS BOOK IS A EMOTIONAL ROLLER COSTER FROM THE BEGGINING TO THE END NOW I CANT WAIT TO READ THE SECOND BOOK THE CHARACTER OF DELLA I WAS NOT LIKEING IT AT THE BEGGINING CAUSE I THOUGHT SHE WAS CONCIDET AND ACTING LIKE A LITTLE B BUT AFTER READING MORE OF HER I FELL IN LOVE WITH HER CHARCTERS AFTER FINDING OUT THE REASOND SHE ACT THE WAY SHE ACT I LOVE THE CHARACTER OF JUSTIN HIS UR TYPYCALL BAD BOY ALL THE WAY I LOVE HOW CONFIDENT AND CHARMING HE IS AND LOVE HOW HE ACT DIFFERENT WHEN HIS WITH DELLA JUST LOVE HIM I RECOMMAND THIS BOOK TO YOU FOR U COULD EXPIRENCE AND ENJOY THE SAME ROLLER COSTER I WHEN THROUGH WHILE READING AUTHOR C.A.EILLIAMS DID A GREAT JOB PUTTING THIS BOOK TOGETHER AND CANT WAIT TO READ MORE; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Trust of Mine ( Raine Series #2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amanda Bennett Page; Review: just finish reading this book and I have to say I felt in love with the charters in this love of mine and to be able to read this book the story just left me breathless I spend the day reading it cause I couldn't put the book down I love Madison and kayla the love they have for each other is one of a kind its the type of love that once u find it cant let it go author Amanda Bennett did and amazing job with this book it was exactly what I expected thank you for letting me enjoy ur books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Heart of Mine (Raine Series #3) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amanda Bennett Page; Review: ALL I COULD SAY IS THAT I LOVE IT THIS SERIES COULDNT HAVE A BETTER END THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING I WAS EXPECTING TO BE I HAVE READ THE ENTIRE SERIES NOW AND I HAVE FALL IN LOVE WITH IT FROM THE BEGGINING FROM THE FIRST BOOK INTO THIS JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU THANK YOU SO DAMN MUCH AUTHOUR AMANDA BENNETT FOR INTRODUCING THIS AMAZING LOVE STORY IT IS ONE OF THE BEST STORY THAT I HAVE READ AND LOVE ALL I COULD SAY IS GO GET IT AND READ IT I GIVE THIS STORY A **********START; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hard to Resist - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Shanora Williams Page; Review: WHERE DO I EVEN START. JUST FINISH READING THIS BOOK AND HAVE TO SAY I FELT IN LOVE WITH IT. WOW MY KIND OF BOOK, I LOVE ALL THE CHARCTERES. AND THEIR ATTITUDE LOVE HOW THE MAIN CHARACTERS STARTED TO FALL IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER. LIKE THE POEMS AND THE SONG, I LOVE THE CHARACTER OF NATALIE CARMICHAEL. AFTER WALKING IN ON HER BOYFRIEND OF FOUR YEAR HAVING SEX WITH SOMEONE ELSE, NATALIE DECIDE TO MOVE TO MIAMI AT FIRST I THOUGH THAT SHE WAS GONE BE MOPING AROUND CAUSE OF A BROKEN HEART. BUT NO THAT DID NOT HAPPEND SHE MOVE ON WITH HER LIFE AND THATS WHAT I LIKE ABOUT HER SHE WAS STRONG TO MOVE ON AND MEET PEOPLE AND MAKE FRIENDS. I LOVE THE CHARACTER OF NOLAN YOUNG.WHAT CAN I SAY I END UP HAVING A CRUSH ON HIM LOL,NOLAN KNOW WHAT IT FEELS TO HAVE A BROKEN HEART. HIS SEXY,TALL WITH GREY EYES THAT ARE TO DIE FOR. LOVE TO PLAY THE GUITAR AND TO SING,HE JUST A SWEET HEART. I LOVE HOW NOLAN AND NATALIE PUSH EACH OTHERS TO MAKE THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE. I ENJOY THIS BOOK SO MUCH THAT I CULDNT PUT IT DOWN AUTHOR S.Q. WILLIAMS THANK YOU FOR WRITTING THIS AMAZING BOOK AND FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THIS GREAT CHARACTERS CANT WAIT TO READ MORE OF YOUR BOOKS, I LOVE IT AND HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY THIS STORY AS MUCH AS I DID; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jar of Hearts (Glow sequel) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Molly Bryant Page; Review: O.M.G. JUST FINISH READING THIS AND ONCE AGAIN MOLLY BRYANT DID IT AGAIN BLOW ME AWAY WITH THIS BOOK, I LAUGH I CRIED AND GOT A LITTLE MAD BUT I LOVE EVRY SINGLE MINUTE OF IT, I READ THE FIRST BOOK GLOW AND I FELT IN LOVE WITH IT I ALSO FELT IN LOVE WITH THE CHARCTER OF MARIA AND I GOT SO HAPPY WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT (JAR OF HEARTS) WAS MARIA AND ETHAN STORY AND I LOVE IT I LOVE THE CHARCTER OF MARIA ANDERSON SHE ALWAYS THOUGH THAT HER LIFE WAS BETTER WHEN SHE WAS ALONE LIKE THAT SHE WONT RUIN ANOYONE LIFE BUT HHERS, MARIA WAS SCARED OF FALLIG IN LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMITMENT. I LOVE THE CHARTCTER OF ETHAN MONTELLO HE IS EXTREMELY GORGEOUS AND SMART I LOVE THE WAY HE IS AND HOW OPEN AND HONEST HE IS WITH HIS FEELING. MARIA AND ETHAN HOOK UP TWO YEARS AGO AND THEY FELT THE CONECTION THEY HAD FOR ONE ANOTHER THEY HAD A HOT NIGHT OF SEX BUT THAT CHANGE THE NEXT MORNING WHEN MARIA TOLD HIM THAT SHE COULDN'T GIVE HIM WHAT HE WANT SO ETHAN WALK OUT OF HER APARTMENT AND OUT OF HER LIFE HURT NOW TWO YEARS LATER MARIA END UP MOVING IN WITH NESSY AND BEN CAUSE HER APARTMENT GOT FLOODS CAUSE OF HER NEIGHBORHS, THE LAST THING MARIA WAS EXPECTING WAS THE NEWS THAT ETHAN AND HIS GIRLFRIEND BROKE UP AND ETHAN ALSO MOVE IN WITH NESSY AND BEN. NOW AFTER TWO YEARS OF NOT SEEN EACH OTHER THINGS STARTED TO GET HOT BETWEEN MARIA AND ETHAN. MARIA STARTED TO HAVE FEELING THAT SHE DID NOT KNOW WHTA IT WAS BUT SEXY ETHAN NEW ALL ALONG THAT WHAT MARIA WAS FEELING FOR HIM CAUSE HE FELT THE SAME WAY. I LOVE HOW THEY ACT TOWERS EACH OTHER AND THEIR ATTITUDE AND HOW THEY FELT IN LOVE. I REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK I ENJOY IT SO MUCH THAT I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN I READ IT IN ONE DAY AND I DID NOT WANT THIS BOOK TO FINISH AT ALL THANK YOU MOLLY BRYANT FOR THIS AMAZING LOVE STORY :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Throttle (Love and Repair) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Chelsea Camaron Page; Review: FULL THROTTLE IS ( DADDY'S GIRLS # 2.5) THIS IS THE STORY OF KENNA AND JAKE. LET ME JUST START BY SAYING THAT AUTHOR CHELSEA CAMARON GIRL YOU DID IT AGAIN BLOW MY MIND OF WITH THIS STORY THANK YOU FOR THAT :) KENNA AND JAKE ARE HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS. THEY HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR NINE YEARS, THEY HAVE MANAGE THEIR RELATIONSHIP THROUGH COLLEGE AND INTO THE REAL WORKING WORLD,THEY ARE STILL TOGETHER AND GROWING STRONG. I ENJOY THIS BOOK ALOT WHILE I WAS READING THIS STORY I FELT ALL THE LOVE THEY HAVE FOR EACH OTHER, THEY GO THROUGH ALOT OF ISSUE BUT THEIR REAL LOVE IS STILL THEIR, I LIKE HOW THEIR FRIENDS ARE AROUND TO SUPPORT THEM. NOW WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT KENNA, I LOVE HER CHARACTER CAUSE SHE DONT PUT UP WITH NO ONES CRAP, SHE SAY WHATS ON HER MIND, SHE LOVES HER JOB, SHE LOVE TO DRIVE FAST CARS AND SHE SO IN LOVE WITH JAKE. OOOHHH JAKE IS A SWEETHEART BUT HE HAS SOME CHILDHOOD ISSUES THAT NEEDS TO WORK OUT,HIS HONEST, CARING, A GOOD FRIEND AND A HARD WORKING MAN. JAKE KNOW WHAT KENNA WANTS, KENNA KNOWS HOW JAKE FEELS ABOUT WHAT SHE WANTS,AND THAT PUT A LITTLE DISTANCE BETWEEN EACH OTHER . I REALLY GOT MAD AT BOTH OF THEM CAUSE THEY KEPT PUSHING EACH OTHER BOTTOMS, WORRING ABOUT A PEACE OF PAPER, THAT I THOUGH THAT THEY WOULD JUST WALK AWAY AND THROUGH ALL THOSE YEAR DOWN THE DRAIN, BUT THEN I GOT HAPPY WE BOTH CAUSE THEY CAME TO REALISE THAT THEIR LOVE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN A PAPER. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL STORY ABOUT TO HIGH SCHOOLSWEET HEART THAT PASS ALL THE TEST THAT LIFE WAS THROUGHING THEIR WAY I LOVE IT AND I HOPE THAT YOU GET TO ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DID; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love and Fire - House of Temptation eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Miranda J. Fox Page; Review: HAVE TO SAY FOR A SHORT STORY THIS IS REALLY A GOOD STORY AND I REALLY ENJOY IT SO MUCH. AFTER EMMA CHEATING BOYFRIEND LEFT HER,SHE DECIDE THAT IT WAS TIME TO GET HER SELF-WORTH BACK, HER BEST FRIEND DECIDE TO TAKE HER TO THE HOUSE OF TEMPTATION, WHICH IS A COMBINATION OF DISCOTHEQUE AND SWINGERS CLUB. ONCE THEY GET THERE, HER FRIEND GIVES HER A PILL. WICH I KIND OF LAUGH AT IT CAUSE, SHE CALL IT A FEMALE VIAGARA ,I WAS LIKE REALLY, ONCE SHE TOOK THE PILL AND FEW DRINKS LATER, SHE STARTED TO EXPLORE THE CLUB, THATS WHEN SHE END UP IN A ROOM FULL OF SCREAMING WOMAN, AND THATS WHERE SHE END UP IN MR JAMES CARTERS ARMS, OH MR JAMES CARTER HE IS TALL, RICH, AND HANDSOME. JAMES MANAGE TO SEDUCE EMMA ,AND BY DOING THAT EMMA END UP LEAVING, AND MANAGE TO FORGET THE LITTLE ADVENTURE SHE HAD. BUT JAMES DID NOT FORGET ABOUT EMMA, AND THATS WHEN HE MADE HER RECONIZE WHO HE WAS, AND HE TOLD HER THAT HE WAS GONE DO EVERYTHING HE COULD TO GET HER TO GO ON A DATE WITH HIM, FOR SHE COULD KNOW HOW SERIES HE IS ABOUT HER. THIS IS AN AMAZING SHORT STORY. AND I CANT WAIT TO READ THE SECOND PART OF THIS STORY , WHEN I FINISH I JUST WANTED TO KEEP ON READING.AUTHOR MIRANDA J. FOX DID A GREAT JOB WITH IT, AND I AM SO GLAD THAT SHE GOT TO INTRODUCE ME TO THIS AMAZING CHARACTERS, THANK I RECOMMEND THIS STORY TO EVERYONE AND HOPE YOU GET TO ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DID :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Heart eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Victoria Green Page; Review: I JUST FINISH READING THIS BOOK, AND I HAVE TO SAY I FELT IN LOVE WITH THIS STORY. I WAS GIVING A COPY OF THIS BOOK FOR A REVIEW, AND I AM SO GLAD THAT I GOT TO READ IT. FOR A NEW AUTHOR VICTORIA GREEN DID AND AMAZING JOB. DYLAN SILVER IS WHAT YOU CALL A THE PERFECT DAUGHTER, SHE DID EVERYTHING HER PARENTS WANTED HER TO DO,MEANING GO TO SCHOOL TO STUDY FOR SOMETHING THAT SHE IS NOT PASSIONATE ABOUT. HER PASSION IS TO BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER. AND TO FIND HER OWN PERSONALLY. SAWYER CARTER IS FOLLOWING HIS DREAM WICH IS A PROFESIONAL SNOWBOARD HE GOT PICK UP BY A SPONSOR WHEN GRADUTATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL HE LOVE THE WINTER AND SNOWBOARD DYLAN AND SAWYER HAVENT SEEN EACH OTHER FOR SIX YEARS. AND WHEN DYLAN BEST FRIEND COAXES HER INTO A WINTER GETAWAY TO A MOUTAIN CABIN. SHE DECIDE IT WAS A GOOD CHANCE TO FORGET ABOUT THE RESPOSIBILITIES THAT ARE WAITING FOR HER AT HOME. THAT FIRST NIGHT THEIR SHE BUMP INTO SAWYER AND EVERYTHING FROM HER PAST COMES RUSHING IN FRONT OF HER. DYLAND AND SAWYER DONT WAIST NO TIME ON CATCHING UP TO WHAT THEY BEEN UP TO FOR THE LAST SIX YEAR . I LOVE IT HOW THEY RECONNECT WITH EACH OTHER AND HOW THEY NEVER STOP LOVING EACH OTHER . I COULDNT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN AND WHEN I FINISH I JUST WANTED TO KEEP ON READING MORE, HAVE TO SAY THIS BOOK IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE WHEN IT COMES TO EMOTIONAL AND THE LOVE MAKING SCENCE I LOVE IT. THIS IS MY FAVORITE LINE FROM SAWYER THAT I JUST KEEP GOING BACK TO READING SAWYER= YOU REMIND ME OF SUMMER AND WARMTH AS I LOVE WINTER AND SHOW YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN MY SUNSHINE. EVEN DURING THE COLDEST DAYS,YOU HAD A WAY OF BREAKING THROUGH MY ICE I LOVE THAT LINE FROM HIM :) THIS IS MY FAVORITE LINE FROM DYLAN DYLAN= I'VE ALWAYS THOUGHT OF YOU AS WINTER, WINTER TASTE LIKE ICY, DANGEROUS,SEXY I REALLY ENJOY THIS BOOK SO MUCH I HOPE THAT YOU GET TO READ IT AND ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DID THANK YOU AUTHOR VICTORIA GREEN FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THIS AMAZING CARACTERS CANT WAIT TO READ MORE OF YOUR BOOKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Repair (Love and Repair Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Chelsea Camaron Page; Review: I RECIEVE AND A.R.C. OF THIS BOOK BY AUTHOR CHELSEA CAMARON FIRST I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU CHELSEA THIS SERIES COULDN'T END IN A BETTER WAY. I SPEND ALL NIGHT READING THIS BOOK CAUSE ONCE I STARTED TO READ IT I COULDN'T CLOSED MY LAP TOP. I LOVE IT FROM THE BEGGINING OF THE FIRST PAGE TO THE END. I REALLY DID NOT WANT THIS BOOK TO FINISH BUT ALL GOOD COMES TO END. I LOVE HOW THE STORY IS TELL FROM BOTH POV LOVE HOW THE CHARACTERS FROM THE PREVIEWS BOOK COME INTO THIS ONE AND HOW WE GET TO KNOW HOW THEY ARE IN THEIR LIVES LOVE IT I LOVE THE CHARACTER OF HARRISON. HARRISON AND TIFFANY HAD A LONG HISTORY OF HOOKING UP. AND HE WANTED MORE FROM TIFFANY.BUT TIFFANY WAS EMBARRASED BY HOW HARRISON IS A WORKING CLASS MAN, HARRISON DECIDED TO MOVE TO CHARLOTTE AND START A NEW LIFE. HARRISON IS FINALLY SETTLED IN CHARLOTTE, HE IS WORKING DOING WHAT HE LOVES AND HE IS SURRONDED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND IT'S IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOPHIA, HARRISON WANTS MORE HE IS READY TO SETTLE DOWN AND START A FAMILY BUT DOES SOPHIA WANT THE SAME THING? AFTER TWO YEARS TIFFANY SHOW UP IN CHARLOTTE TO DELIEVER A NEWS THAT IT'S GONE CHANGE THEIR LIVES, AFTER THE NEWS I KEPT GUESSING WHO IS HARRISON GONE PICK. BY THIS TIME I AM LIKE OK WHATS GOING ON ITS CLEAR THAT TIFFANY AND HARRISON STILL LOVE EACH OTHER, BUT HARRISON HAVE FEELINGS FOR SOPHIA , WHILE I AM READING THIS BOOK I KEEP WONDERING WHY IS IT THAT SOPHIA DONT WANT TO OPEN UP AND ONCE I FIND OUT WHY IT BROKE MY HEART. DURING THE BOOK YOU GET TO SEE HOW TIFFANY AND HARRISON START TO GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER MORE AND I H0W THEY KEEP IN TOUCH ON BEEN FRIENDS. TIFFANY IS A SPOILED SOUTHERN BELLE, SHE GROW UP IN A RICH FAMILY SHE GIVES THAT VIBE THAT SHE IS A STUCK UP B**** BUT SHE REALLY IS NOT SHES A WOMAN WHO IS TRIEYING TO FIND WHO SHE REALLY IS SHE GETS ALONE WITH EVERYONE AND SHE IS JUST A SWEETHEART, I HAVE TO ADDMITED AT FIRST I COULDN'T STAND HER BUT ONCE I GOT MORE INTO THE STORY I END UP LOVING HER CHARACTER, BUT I LOVE EVEN MORE HARRISON LOL I END UP HAVING A CRUSH ON THAT SEXY HUNK OF A MAN :) THEIR WAS A POINT THAT I CRIED AND GOT A LITTLE MAD BUT I LOVE IT EVERY SINGLE OF IT THIS IS A PERFECT BOOK OF GIVEN SECOND CHANCE AND TO LEARN HOW TO FORGIVE AND FORGET I REALLY RECOMAND THIS BOOK ITS AMAZING I HAVE READ THE ENTIRE SERIES AND I THANK AUTHOR CHELSEA CAMARON FOR INTRODUCING ME EVERY SINGLE CHARACTERS OF THIS SERIES. I REALLY RECOMAND THIS BOOK ONCE YOU READ IT I HOPE YOU WOULD LOVE IT AND ENJOY IT AS MUCH A I DID, AND I CANT WAIT TO READ MORE OF HER BOOKS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's N.L. Greene Page; Review: THANK YOU N.L. GREENE FOR THE ARC COPY OF YOUR BOOK :) LOVE THE BOOK AND CHARACTERS IN IT, I REALLY ENJOY THIS BOOK. FIRST LET ME JUST START BY SAYING THAT THIS IS THE FISRT BOO I READ BY THIS AUTHOR. I HAVE TO SAY I DID NOT THINK I WAS GONE LIKE IT, BUT I LOVE IT THIS IS THE TYPE OF BOOK THAT IF YOU WHERE BACK IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL IT WILL HAVE YOU THINKING ABOUT IF YOUR FRIENDSHIP WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND IS EVEN REAL THATS HOW THIS BOOK MADE ME FEEL. AND HOLY CRAP CAN I SAY THAT THIS IS THE PERFECT TITLE FOR THIS BOOK CAUSE THIS STORY IS REALLY IS TWISTED, WHILE I KEPT READING THIS BOOK I GOT A LITTLE MAD AT THE MAIN CHARACTER NAT. NAT IS SUCH A SWEET LOYALTI PERSON AND ALWAYS TRIEYING TO DO EVERYTHING HER BFF WHATED HER TO DO JUST TO PLEASE HER, NAT HAS SUCH A WEIGHT ON HER SHOULDER CAUSE SHE WANTS TO PLEASE EVERYONE HER PARENTS THE SCHOOL AND HER BFF. MEL LETS JUST SAY THAT I COULDNT STAND HER BUT THE WAY SHE ACTS HER CHARACTER MADE ME THINK THAT PARENTS THIS DAYS REALLY NEEDS TO KEEP A CLOSER EYES ON THEIR CHILDREND, CAUSE LET ME JUST SAY THAT MEL PARENTS ARE NOT THE BEST PARENTS AT ALL. NAT AND MEL HAVE BEEN BFF FOR SO LONG THAT SHE WAS BLINDED BY HER, THINKING THAT MEL WAS LEADING HER DOWN THE RIGHT PATH, BUT HELL TO THE NO ITS WAS NOT LIKE THAT, WHEN I WAS MORE INTO THE BOOK I KEPT SEEN HOW NAT SO CALLED BFF WAS LEADING HER DOWN THE WRONG PATH OF SMOKING AND DRUGS, AND HOW EVERYONE ELSE WHERE TRIEYING TO WARN HER ABOUT MEL. BUT NAT WOULDNT HEAR ANYTHING THEY SAID BAD ABOUT MEL, I WAS SO HAPPY WHEN SOMETHING HAPPEND AND IT FINALLY OPEN NAT EYES ABOUT HER BFF AND STAND UP FOR HER SELF THIS BOOK HAS A STRONG MESSEGE ABOUT WHO U WANT TO BE FRIENDS WITH AND WHO YOU COULD TRUST. AUTHOR N.L. GREENE DID AND EXCELLENT JOB WRITTING THIS BOOK, I LOVE HOW THE BOOK STARTED AND I LOVE HOW IT ENDED AND LOVE THE CHARACTER IN IT THANK YOU FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THIS AMAZING STORY I REALLY ENJOY READING THIS BOOK AND HOPE THAT ONCE YOU READ IT THAT YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH IT AND ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DID; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Couple (The Samantha Project Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Stephanie Karpinske Page; Review: I received this book for an exchange of an honest review. I read the first book and i really like it but i think i like and enjoy this one more. The Golden Couple starts right of where The Samantha Project left off. And i really love it when a series is pick up where the other one ends. I am loving the characters, and i am having way too much fun with this book. This is a book that is full of action packed, while reading this book i kept thinking to myself how far human will go. I am gone keep this short because i don't want to give anything away. If you haven't read the first book do it it's a great book. In this book you could expect spy like scenes, jealousy and running emotions from Sam and the journey that she and her friends had to go through just to stop their time bomb from shutting down their own bodies. I absolute love this book. I said it once i am saying it again Thank you Author Stephanie Karpinske for introducing me to another amazing story and great characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Chosen Destiny (The Samantha Project Book 3) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Stephanie Karpinske Page; Review: I received this book for an exchange of an honest review. Ok once again Author Stephanie Karpinske did it again. i don't have enough words for this one i love how this series end it, i am gone keep this short but you really gone have to read this amazing story. Ever since Samantha learned the truth about herself she has been struggling to figure out who's really in charge of her life, and she is trying to make her own choices. And i am not disappointed of how this book end it. i was so hooked on this series that i couldn't put the book down i just did not wanted to finish it and i just wanted to keep on reading more, you just gone have to read this book and i am gone keep saying it . Thank you so much Author Stephanie Karpinske for this amazing awesome trilogy i love it and can't wait to read more of your books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meant To Be (Heaven Hill Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Laramie Briscoe Page; Review: I really love to read books about MC, I been having this book on my reading list for a while and I am so glad that I finally was able to read it. I felt in love with, love the characters and I love how you get to read from different point of view from other characters. I really enjoy it and cant wait to read more from this author. this book is full of surprises and theirs a lot of things going on in this story I really love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tragically Flawed (Tragic #1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's A.M. Hargrove Page; Review: I RECIEVE A ARC COPY OF THIS BOOK THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK THAT I READ BY THIS AUTHOR AND I HAVE TO SAY I LOVE IT THIS STORY MADE ME CRIED AND LOUGH, I LOVE THE CHARACTERS LOVE HOW THIS BOOK REALLY TURN OUT TO BE. LOVE THE CHARACTER OF RIVIERA BENSON, DISCOVER BY ACCIDENT THAT SHE HAS A TALENT, SHE'S A PAINTER AND A REALLY GOOD ONE , WITH HER TALENT SHE CREATED MASTER PIECES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS OF MILLION DOLLARS HOMES AS MURALS. LOVE THE CHARACTER OF BENJAMIN SHANDON, EVERYONE KNOW HIM AS SHAN. SHAN IS THE OWNER OF SHANDOM HOMES, HE WORKS LIKE IF HE HAS A THOUSAND DEMONS ARE CHASING HIM. WHEN I STARTED READING ABOUT RIVIERA AND WHAT SHE BEEN THROUGH I CRIED, SHE END UP LEAVING HER EX SINCE SHE WAS IN A BAD ABUSED REALATIONSHIP, SHE LEFT CHICAGO NOT KNOWING WHERE SHE WAS GOING INTO SHE END UP IN A TOWN, WHERE SHE END UP LOOKING FOR A PAINTING JOB, SE GOT HIRE RIGHT AWAY, THATS HOW SHE MEETS SHAN, I LOVE HOW THIS TWO MET LOVE HOW SHAN HELP HER WITH HER DEMONDS AND HOW HE WANTS TO PROCTECT HER ALL THE TIME. LOVE HOW THEY GOT TO KNOW EACH OTHER AND HOW THEY END UP FALLING IN LOVE, LIKE HOW SHE START TO DISCOER FEELINGS SHE NEVER NEW SHE HAD, LOVE HOW SHAN HELP HER DISCOVER THOSE FEELINGS , AND OHH WOO LOVE HOW THE SEX SCENCE ARE AWESOME. I REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK I ENJOY IT SO MUCH THAT I WOULDN'T TURN MY PC OFF I REALLY RECOMANDED AND ONCE YOU READ IT HOPE YOU LOVE IT AND ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DID ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU AUTHOR A.M. HARGROVE FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THIS AMAZING CHARACTERS AND STORY YOU DID AND AMAZING JOB WITH; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crash and Burn (Love and Repair) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Chelsea Camaron Page; Review: O.M.F.G. Chelsea did it again I am speechless don't know what to say. I have read the entire series of Daddy's Girl and I love the books, when I first read restore my heart I was wondering about Dina life with her ex Michael and finally in this book we get to know the hell she when through with Michael. and it was not a good one at that, while reading this story it gave me goose bump I cried I felt the emotion and the hurt that Dina was going through. in this book you get to see the dark side of the life that she had before she could find her happiness. I still have to say that I still love Ryder and the way he is I still love Maggie love it how she was always by Dina side and never left her that's what you call a best friend and I love Harrison and how is always checking up on her I read this book in one day and I love it Chelsea Camaron girl you rock I love the way you have with words and I love all your books thank you forgiving me the chance to read another amazing story :) to the readers I hope you really enjoy and love this book as much as I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Running From Forever (The Forever Series Book 5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ashley Wilcox Page; Review: **** I Received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review **** First i just want to thank author Ashley Wilcox for giving me the chance to read this amazing story. this is the first book that i read from this author and i have to say that i really like it, I love how the story was written and how this story turned out to be i really love it, i am just gone keep this short don't want to give anything away you just gone have to find out and read how amazing this story is. I really like how the level of emotional ran in this book, and how this story is about a woman finding herself and how she knows that she needs to stop running and start finding happiness. I love the characters and how they play their part, and love it how you could tell when they were being serious or when they were joking around. Love the character of Kayla Reynolds, now Kayla recently graduate from college, she left her boyfriend that she being with for three years, to move to the big city New York to chase after her dream job. She started working and she love her job and made new friends, i love her attitude and love it that she when after what she want and gets it. Love the character of Miles Blackwell oh what can i say about this hottie. Miles is the CEO and part owner of ETV and on top of that he is a totally sexy handsome man, love his attitude and how charming he is, even though he got me mad at a point of the story i couldn't stand him but i still end up falling in love with him. Love the character of Merrick Drake oh oh now i really love Merrick, he has that bad boy image he have his own bar and have tattoo. Merrick is such a sweetheart love it how he protect and care for the ones that he loves. I love his attitude and how tough he is and he don't back down from anything i really enjoy reading about him. I love it how you get to read from their point of view and how you get to read what they are thinking and feeling. this was a different story from what i am just to reading and i love it, i also love it how this story have a twist and how this story end it, i really hope that you get to enjoy it and love it as much as i did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Heart (Cursed Hearts Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's R.L. Mathewson Page; Review: I have to say I am a fan of R.L. Mathewson I have read all her neighbor from hell series and her Pyte/Sentinel series and I love them. this book I been wanted to read it ever since it came out and I just finally got the chance to read it. I felt in love with this book from the first page to the last, I had cried and lough my butt of with this book. I love the characters, love how this story turned out to be. love the character of Marty oh what can I say about her, she is not the type of woman to put up with no one crap, she is smart and she love her job. love the character of Tristan now Tristan everyone see him as an arrogant, he has a really strong attitude and he don't follow no one else rules but his and I love the way he is. I love it how Marty and Tristan love each other and how they get on each other nerves, and how they always have a plan to get back to each other. and with all that they just showing how much they can stay away from each other whether they wan to or not. I love them as a couple. this was a different book of what I read but like I said I am a fan of R.L. Mathewson and I love her writing she just have a way with words, I really enjoy this book a lot and I hope that once you read it that you get to enjoy it and love it as much as I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eye Telling - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Maja Stubkjaer Flak Page; Review: Wow, Eye Telling was amazing I was hook, and this is what I was not expecting to like it at all, I'll have to say though at the beginning of this book I couldn't stand the main character Katherine, really at first I felt like getting her out of the story and smack her around, but then she grow on me and I end up liking her. Two different people, Two different worlds and one love of a lifetime, I don't even think its enough, Kate and Ben had me in tears, they just made my heart melt down. Katherine Newheart is engaged to her fianc, Matthew O'Connor he is a partner in Katherine father law firm that's where they met and being together for five years, Katherine has everything, she is wealthy business owner she is pampered, privileged she has Loving parents and friends, what else can she have that's where Benjamin Riley comes in, now Benjamin is everything from what Katherine will go for, he has tattoos but is very good looking with some amazing eyes, Katherine meets Benjamin one night when she's having car trouble and he decide it to help her out now what was that for, that's when their world turned up side down. I am keeping this short cause I don't want to give nothing more away, I just want to say Thank You to Author Maja Flak for introducing me to this great story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Have & To Haunt (The Possess Saga Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.A. Howell Page; Review: Wow just finish reading book, Love it I am so in love with this series is not even funny. This story pick up right where Possess My Heart finished. this book is so full of surprises and twist I love it, love the characters, love it that we finally get to find out what Harley is, I love it that you get to read it from both point of view, and we finally get to be inside Nolan head. We finally get to know more about Nolan and get to see what he when through while he was in jail. I have to say I cried knowing everything that he when through, and how he is trying to keep everything under control, love it how he get to show how much he love Harley, and how he always tried to spoil her, love it how he is always picking on her and how they going back and forth. We also finally get to know what Harley is and where she comes from. also she gets to see more ghost and murder, but while going through all of this she is trying to keep it hidey it from Nolan, but Grant is their to comfort her and she gets to see Grant as a little brother, love it how she shows how much she loves Nolan, and how much she show him that she trust him, and that she is always gone be their for him. I love how they all get alone with each other how they treat each other as a big happy family. the one character that I did not get into that I really wanted to get her out of the book and hung her up on a tree up side down was, Martha Nolan mother goodness I don't like her at all she kept getting me mad. I really had fun reading this book, and I hope that once you read it that you get to enjoy it and love it as much as I did. now I just cant wait for the next book in this series. Once Again I am Gone Say It THANK YOU AUTHOR J.A. Howell For This Amazing Series You Made Me A Very Happy Woman.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exception - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Patty Maximini Page; Review: First I have to say this is the first book that I read from this author. and I have to say it is not what I was expecting, I like the book its a long book but it was good, I am gone keep this short cause I don't want to give anything away, this book is funny, charming, witty, the characters are unique, and you never know what's gone happened next. Emily Watson life was filled with pain and abuse, and almost losing hope, that's when she decide to packed up and move across the country, that's when she found a career she love and made new friends, and started having hopes on her new life. Taylor Carter oh what can I say about Taylor, he end up losing hope on being loved and accepted, for who he was instead, that's when he decide to stop trusting the people that was not his family, and decide to focused on his work. That's when Emily and Taylor end up meeting on a coffee cart, and let me just say that the coffee tasted bad, but that did not matter from their they end up getting to know each other, what they where not expecting was for their life to turned up side down and change for ever. I really enjoy and like this book and I hope that once you read it that you enjoy it and like as much as I did. THANK YOU Author Patty Maximini for introducing me to this great characters and this great book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Road to You - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marilyn Brant Page; Review: oh wow I just finish reading this book, this is the first book that I get to read from this author, and Oh Boy let me just say that their is a lot going on in this book, and I love it love the characters and how this book turned out to be, I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. The story begging with Aurora Gray, Aurora found her brother Gideon journal, Gideon and his best friend Jeremy has been missing for two years, and one day Aurora found the journal, while she was going through the journal she came to a page where she notice that their was two different dates on it one from two years ago and the other from just few days ago. she also notice that they where some codes writing in the journal and she new she had to crack them, that gave her some hope that her brother Gideon and Jeremy might still be alive, Gideon always knew that Aurora has a gift that she is really good on solving puzzles and that her instinct are always right, that's when she end up talking to Donovan. That's when Donovan decide to go with her on this journey to find out what really happened to their brothers. I really enjoy this book a lot I felt like I was solving this mystery with them and I love it how the truth came out at the end. this author did an amazing job writing this story and she got her self one more fan. Author Marilyn Brant THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boy From The Woods; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jen Minkman Page; Review: Let me just say that this is the first book that I read from this author. and I have to say it is not what I was expecting I actually like it, like the characters and how it turned out bee. I am gone keep this short cause I don't want to give anything away. you just gone have to read the book and find out :) Julia has had a crush on Michael for years. He's popular and arrogant. She thanks her lucky stars when he shows interest in her at their senior prom, after that they when out on few dates and on their last date they had sex, and he stop calling her she did not hear from him for an entire week, when she finally bump into him he acted like he did not know her like she did not mean anything to him, and he just broke her heart. When she went for a run through the woods towards her favorite oak tree she finds Michael on the ground with his motorbike next to him. after he open his ayes the first person that he saw was Julia and what was that for. After that accident he changes and Julia cant wrap her head around it and yet she wants to believe that he is changed. This book kept me on my toes through the this story, cause I just kept thinking he is gone do something and just mess everything up. Oh wow was I wrong what it did was to make me cried and yes cried like a baby. I hope that once you read this story that you get to enjoy it and like it as much as I did. Author Jen Minkman THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome book, and this great characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forever Love Series Box Set (The Last Boyfriend, The Last Husband, and Before Lucky) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J. S. Cooper Page; Review: Book 1 The Last Boyfriend is a very steamy read! Zane is majorly secretive but also majorly HOT! I instantly was drawn to him. I loved that his character was dark and mysterious, how he was written was one of my favorite things about the novel. As you read you know he is hiding things but you do not know what, when some of his secrets are revealed I was not expecting them at all. It made me love Zane even more because he hides a lot behind his Playboy persona. I felt in love with this book and cant wait to read the last husband i have read this book twice now and cant get enough of it author J.S. Cooper did and amazing job with this book Book 2 what cant I say i finally got to read the last husband and love it. If you loved The Last Boyfriend, you'll love The Last Husband that much more! You get a closer look at the relationship between Zane and Lucky now that they're together. I love that this book was written in both Zane and Lucky's point of view (the chapters alternate between the two), so you get to read about each of their love for one another as well as their internal struggles and insecurities. J.S. Cooper once again did a great job with this book cant wait to keep reading more of her books Book 3 Oh my Zane have to say the waiting was worth for it I love it how we got to know what was going on through Zane mind when he first met Lucky. I love this book and how it turned out to be. I have read (the last boyfriend and the last husband) and I was wondering what have Zane being up to before he met Lucky and now I know. author J.S. Cooper did and awesome job writing this short story from Zane point of view and I am so happy that I got to read. I love it that Zane feeling for Lucky had always being strong. I hope that you get to enjoy and love this book as much as I did. cant say anything else cause I don't want to spoil anything but I could say that the more I read of Zane the more I love him :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Firelight - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sibylla Matilde Page; Review: First let me just say that this is the first book that I read from this author. I just finish reading this book and O.M.F.G., I felt in love with it, this book was hot, funny, and romantic, I love the characters, the sex scenes and the dam attitude, love it how this book turned out to be. Shea live up in the mountains by her self, she is very independent and don't like to depend on others, she is I little spitfire, she will tell you things how they are and she don't care if she hurts your feeling, love her attitude, when she get pissed she gets pissed, she loves her little cabin that used to be her grandpa, and she love her lonely life that's into she meets Rhys. Rhys work for a company that his boss is a jerk, for the last few years Rhys has become good at what he does, into his Boss send him to a small town call Snowcreek, for him to tried and change the mind of the only person that don't want them to built their, he agree to good but he was not expecting for what was gone happened next. After making it to the small town, Rhys made his way to meet Shea, the person that needed to change her mind, about the resort but on the way their his rental car gets stuck in a bank of snow, that's how he meet Shea, after Shea found him on the side of the road, she decide to take him back to the cabin, what neither of them was Expecting was for the chemistry and the pull that they where feeling for each other, and they where expecting for their life's to turned up side down. I really enjoy this book I did not wanted to finish reading it, and I cant wait to read more from this author Sibylla Matilde THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome book and this amazing characters you gain one more fan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtlight Series Boxed Set (Books 1, 2, 3) (Courtlight Boxed Set Series) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Terah Edun Page; Review: Book 1 First let me just say that this is the first book I read from this author. I really like this book, at first I was a little out of it cause I did not know what this book was about, but I am so glad that I end up reading it I love the characters and how this book turned out to be. Love the character of Ciardis, she is a young woman who became and orphan on an early age, ever since that she became working as a launder, but with everything she has gone throw, she knows how to take care of her self, She takes nothing from no one, She is a kind hearted soul who just needs a true friend, when she meets Serena, a women of status known as a companion, and she takes Ciardis under her wing to become a companion herself, that's when her world turned up side down, and she start to learned new things about her life and where she comes from, their is a lot going on in this book. I really enjoy reading it and now I am ready for the second book, I am not gone write no more cause I don't want to give anything away. BOOK 2 I cant say which book I love the most either the first book or the second one. I love the characters I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. Ciardis Weathervane is now Eighteen-year-old, she is a companion trainee, she begins to learn how to control the magic inside of her, she has won the friendship of royal heir, when she helps Prince Sebastian saved his claim to the throne, she is also trying to learned how to control her magic but once she is trying to do that, and keep interference in the inheritance rights all hell break lose and leaves more harm done than good. I love the friendship that she has going on with Prince Sebastian, and love their attitude. While reading this book in some part of the book, it just kept me thinking back to the first book, I really enjoy reading this book, I did not wanted to finish I just wanted more. BOOK 3 Wow this book is full of surprise, this was not what I was expecting, I love this series and I have read all three books and cant get enough of it. this book jumped right in where the second one left of,Ciardis finds herself in the North, right in the middle of the war, she being unconscious for the better part of three weeks, her mage core being drained extensively. she knows there's something wrong at the warfront, and is determined to find out what it is while simultaneously defending Sebastian, but she realized that Sebastian is not a boy anymore but a man, and oh what's that for, their feeling for each other become more deep throw their bond and their magic complementing each other. We also get to meet new; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cyrus: Steel brothers - A Family Affair (A Men of Steel Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's MJ Fields Page; Review: I just finish reading this book, and let me just say that I am totally in love with the series, I had read the first book that where the story of Jase and Carly, this is the story of Cyrus, and let me just say that I don't know which brother I am loving more right now, I love the characters, in this book made me laugh, Cried, and some time mad but I love every single minutes of it, in this boom you will find comedy, drama, Hot Sex. The story start with Tara (A.K.A.) Birdie, Tara loss her parents at the age of five, when she turned the right age to be off the system she met Tony, for the last two years Tony has being using her, and telling her that his in love with her, that's all she being believing for the last two years, one night she when to the tattoo shop with her co-workers, that was the first time that Cyrus saw her, that night she met Carly at the club. That night she end up at Cyrus house, when Cyrus saw her he new she was different, since that night he found himself thinking of her, more often after one night the shop got vandalize, and Cyrus knew who had done it, once that day he when on a mission to get Tara away from her ex boyfriend, that was the night that Tara finally open her eyes and saw who Tony really is, what they did not expected was the pull that he was feeling for her that night their life change. I love the way that Cyrus and Tara act with each other, love it how protective and possessive he was feeling for Tara, and how he knew that he needed to be there for her, love it how Tara did not put up with his crap and how she stand up to him, and how she was so interested in his tattoo and how she saw through them and knew what they are. I really love and enjoy this book a lot, and I am gone say it again Author M.J. Fields THANK YOU for this amazing characters and this awesome book. Love it cant wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let Love Shine (The Love Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melissa Collins Page; Review: Wow just finish reading this book, and I cant say which book I love the most from this series, I love the characters and love how it turned out to be, I am gone keep it short since I don't want to give anything away. This is the story of Reid and Maddy, it will tell you how their marriage life is going, and how much they still love each other, and how they still have the love of their friends and how they treat each other as a family. The story begging with Reid remembering the first time they got home from the hospital, with their son and how nerves they where, from their it also will tell you how they end up learning to change a diaper, and how they get into parenting, while learning to be new parents Reid is still with his job, and Maddy is working during the day and taking classes at night at the same time being a new mother, while we get to see what's going in the life of Maddy and Reid we also get to see how much Reid still love her and he gets to show her. Maddy is having trouble with her new body and having doubt about, but when Reid figure this out, he make sure that he gets to tell her and show her how he really feel about her, I really enjoy and love reading this book, I read this book in les than three hour, that's how good this book is I couldn't put it down, I hope that when you read it that you get to love it and enjoy it as much as I did. Author Melissa Collins THANK YOU for another great story specially from one of my favorite couple.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Torn - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eleanor Green Page; Review: Let me start by saying that this is the first book that I read from this author. I have to say I love this book, this is not what I was expecting at all, I am gone keep this short cause I don't want to give anything away. Let me just say This book puts you through so many different emotions, I felt like I was in a roller coaster, I laughed, cried, and just got angry with it sometime it made me feel like throwing my kindle away, but I love every single moment of it. Katie Harrington is going to collage, to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. During her last year of college she meets Branson Stone, after meeting him they start to get to know each other, and they end up getting engaged, and everything is going good for them that's into Katie start to have flash back of the life that she does not remember at all, once she tells Branson he lets her walk out, that's when she end up moving, once she start to heal in the new town she ends up meeting the dangerously sexy local Aidan Romero. but when Branson finds her again she is completely Torn for her feelings between this two man. I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Eleanor Green THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing book and this awesome characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Tomorrow (Tomorrows Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kathryn McNeill Crane Page; Review: This is the first book that I read from this author. I just finish reading this book, I really enjoy reading this I have to say that I cried a little, love the characters, I am gone keep this short cause I don't want to give anything away, this is a story about soulmates, love, loss, and family. Wrynn and Tripp became friend when they where kids, while growing up they started to have feeling for each other those feeling turn to love, they decide to have their Happy ever after, they became parents to three beautiful girls, but one day every thing change, now Wrynn is trying to move on and raise her daughters, with the help of her twin brother Lim, during this time Wrynn is taking us back to the past telling the story of her and Tripp, and how she is trying to move on from the grieving stage that she is now, and how to deal with her mother in law from hell. While Wrynn is telling her story you could feel how much Tripp and Wrynn Love each other, I have to say that this book had me crying like a baby when I was finish with it. like I say I will keep it short cause this is the type of book that you need to read for you could understand what I am trying to write, its so much emotional going on through me right now. Author Kathryn M. Crane THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing story and this great. characters; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sail Away With Me - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kate Deveaux Page; Review: This is the first book that I read from this author. I have to say I really enjoy reading this book, love the characters and how it turned out to be, I laugh and sometime got mad, but I felt in love with the book I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. the story begging with Jody and her girlfriends, one of Jody best friend won a trip for four, her best friend drag her to go with them, after her recent divorce to her husband of fifteen years, the last thing that Jody wanted to know about was mans. But that all change the moment that her shoe got stuck on the rail, once she was trying to get out of that situation her shoes end up flying off, that's where the Sexy Hunk of Taggart Keith come in, Taggart end up catching her shoes, once he returned her shoes they find out that his the celebrity guest, and that he has shown interest in Jody, but of course things start to change between them too and things start to get Hot, that turned out to be the one week that will change both of their life. I love they way that they act with each other, love it how Jody not so shy self comes out when she's around him, and love it when Taggart is always thinking about her, love how they just go back and forth with each other, I really enjoy this book Author Kate Deveaux THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Discovering Lucy eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Laura Dunaway Page; Review: First let me just say that this is the first book that I read from this author. Oh wow just finish reading this book an I love it, love the characters love the way this book turned out to be. I'm gone keep this short because I don't want to give anything away. Lucy is a young woman that just moved to New York, she left her ex boyfriend that she being living with for the last three years, after he basically beat the crap out of her, for the last three years she's being in an abuse relationship, into she decide to move now she is living in NY and working in the mall in a store, she is working as a sale person, one morning while she was working after helping a costumer she heard his voice, that's when she met Knox Taylor. after she sold him an aftershave lotion her co-worker asked her do you know who was that she said no, after she found out who it was she was not interested, the last thing that was on her mind was to get involved with someone else. After that day Knox made it to become her friends, he know that she has being through something and he is gone find out just what. After few weeks when by when she got out of work, Knox was outside of her job he offer her a ride home she accepted, what she was not expecting was that Knox was gone knock all the walls that she put up for her self. I love reading about this two, love it how Knox show her how a real man treats a woman, and love it how he show her what true love is, I really enjoy and love reading this book, Author Laura Dunaway THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book. cant wait to read more of your books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Bliss (Imperfect Perfection Book 2) eBook; Brand: Cori Williams; Review: I just finish reading this book and I love it, I read the first book of this series a while ago, so you could imagine how long awaited to read the second book, and Oh boy I have to say this is the right title for this book, I love the characters and love how the book turn out to be, I am gone keep this short cause I don't want to give anything away. I have to say that this book got me mad sometime just cause of the way that the main character where acting but I love every single minute of it. This book picks up few months from where the first book end. Della continue to be busy with her classes and work, and with trying to forget about Justin, and how she is still have feeling for him. Justin started to work as a police officer, and tried to get back to his old self meaning having random hooks up just to tried to forget about Della but that's not working at all. when Della received a phone call from her grandmother asking her if she had read the news about Justin her world turn up side down again. When Justin though that he would never see Della again he was shock to see her, he got so piss of at her that he told her to live, that night he decide to show up at shorty's just to make her mad that's when they both realize that they where driving each other crazy. After a whole lot of drama Della and Justin decided to give their feeling a second chance. I really love and enjoy reading this book, during the entire book it was about the drama and trying to find themselves again love the sex scene they are hot, but I love it more how the book end it even though it had its twist at the end, I was getting ready to say WTH was that but I love the result of. Author C.A. Williams THANK YOU for this wonderful characters and this amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Across The Pond: Part One - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Isabella Delvino Page; Review: First let me start by saying that this is the first book that I read from this author. I just finish reading this book and I love it, love the characters and love the story line, I am gone keep this short cause I am ready to read part two of this book, and I will start reading it as soon as I finish this review, that's how much I love reading this book that I just don't want to wait LOL. Ok this is the story of Cambria, she is a successful fashion blogger she loves her job, she is married but soon to be divorce, after she told her best friend that she was leaving her husband, her best friend told her to pack up that they where going on vacation, the story begging with Cambria getting changing her hair style and getting it back to her natural color, after that she was rushing to the airport to get on a plain, her and her best friend arrive to London and got settle down, when they when to explore the city Cambria needed to use the ladies rooms, that's when they decide that they where gone have dinner at pub across the street, they agree to meet their once Cambria was walking to find her friend she end up tripping, that's when the handsome sexy of Zander help her get up, he by them a drink and he gave her his card with his number in it, what Cambria did not expected was how much her life was gone change in the first week. I love and enjoy reading this book and I really like the twist that it has at the end. now I am going to read the second part cant wait to see where this characters does. Author Isabella Delvino THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everlasting Sin - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J. S. Cooper Page; Review: I was giving this book as a gifted by the Author J.S. Cooper I just finish reading this book and again I am speechless, J.S. did a great job, I love the way she writes a story, and I am so glad that I was giving the chance to read this book, I love the characters and love how the story turned out to be love that you get to read it from both point of view, and love it how she make it go back to the past and back to the present, and how you get to understand the characters more, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. This is the story of Riley and Hudson, now Hudson is Riley best friend brother, the story begging with Riley telling her mom that their is a little boy at her school bus that is always messing with her. After she tell her mom they end up going to Hudson house, that was the day that he promise to always look out for her, after that day the years pass by and they became best friend too, but after one night of a sleep over at her best friend house she found her self talking Hudson, that was the night that they both realize that the feelings that they have for each other was strong and special, during the years they kept in touch so little into one night change their life's for ever. I love and enjoy reading this book, love it how Hudson was Riley first kiss, first lover, well her first on everything, love it how after the years pass by Hudson feelings for Riley never change. Author J.S. Cooper THANK YOU for giving me the chance to read one more of your Awesome Amazing books love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Renegade - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Andria Large Page; Review: O.M.G. I just finish reading this book, and I have to say that I love it, this book had me laughing it kept me in a happy place, I really did not wanted to finish reading this book, I want more I love the characters and love how the book turn out to be, I found my self a new boy band, oh how I love this book, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. I love it how you could get to read from both point of view, and I love getting inside Beau head. The story begging with Beau he is twenty three years old, he is one of the member of the popular band Sweet renegade, once hi is seating at a meeting all he does is thinking about the woman that is speaking to the group. But he is not paying attention to one word that she is saying, he is thinking a way to get her to say yes, after the meeting is finish he is left alone with Lizette, while Lizette is telling Beau that he needs to pay more attention on the meetings, Beau ask her out but like always Lizette answer is no, for the last couple of years Beau has tried to get with Lizette, but Lizette answer to him is that he is to young for her and that she don't date her clients, Beau has the next two weeks of so he decide to go back home to his mom ranch, do to tour and promotion their vacation is cut short, but no one could get in touch with Beau, that's when Lizette shows up at the ranch, what she did not expected was for her life to change, and for Beau to come up with an offer, now the question is after she accepted can she walk away from him or stay with him. I really enjoy and love reading this book, I love the way that Beau and Lizette act with each other, love it how Beau prove her wrong about age is nothing but a number, love it how Beau never gave up on the feeling that he has for Lizette, and love it how Lizette decide it to give it a tried and open up to love, Author Andria Large THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome, wonderful book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Choose You (The Billionaire Brothers Series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's S. Ann Cole Page; Review: First let me just say that this is the first book that I read from this author. I have to say that I read the last book of this series first, and now I can't wait to read the first two book of this series. I felt in love with this book, OMG I did not think that sex with bitting, scratch in to you bleed was such a turn on, I have to say this book got me so mad sometimes at the characters but I love every single minute of. I love the characters and love how this book turned out to be. This story begging with trevillo arguing about how he need a new fresh look for his new project, that's when krissan is being called to his office, what Trevillo did not expected was to have the pull that he was having for Krissan and the feelings that he had never experienced before. When Krissan saw Trevillo for the first time she did not know what to think, and after he gave her the project she was so confuse of why she got the project. After she show Trevillo what she design he was more the happy, and he saw that was his chance to spend time with her. I love the way that Trevillo act with Krissan, love it that he tell her what he wants, and he let her know what he wants and that's her, love his attitude and love how he end up falling for her, I have to say that sometimes Trevillo just got on my nerves caused the way he acted, but I still love his sexy as hell character. I love the way Krissan is love her attitude, love how she don't put up with no one crap, specially when it comes to Trevillo, she will let him know when she is angry, happy,sad, or when she just want revenge, love it that she will put anyone in their place, and how she open up and felt in love with Trevillo. I really enjoy reading this book, love their sex scene, and how this couple described themselves when they together. Author S. Ann Cole THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Lies to Promises - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Faith S Lynn Page; Review: Wow let me just say I fell in love with story from the first page to the last. I love the characters love how the book end it, and love the strong message that this story has, I really enjoy it reading it, their where part of the book that made me cried and that was when she told the truth of what had happened to her. this story felt so real that anyone could actually related to. Katrina when through some strong stuff while growing up, that when she told the truth no one believed her not even her mom, when she finish high school she moved out of the town she live, and never looked back, one night at a party she run into two friends, ever since that night they became best friend. For the last three years she had made a new life going to collage and living with her friend, at the same time keeping her heart guarder and safe, into one night they when to a party, and that's where she met Ryder, from that night Ryder begging to win her trust and the chemistry that they had for each other grow stronger, when Katrina finally decide to tell Ryder about her past she was so afraid that he was gone turned his back on her. I love how Ryder started to win Katrina heart, love it how they act with each other, and how protective Ryder is over Katrina. I really enjoy and love this story Author Faith S. Lynn THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing book and this awesome characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ridge (Wild #2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Adriane Leigh Page; Review: Hot Smoking Hot, I have to say that I love the first book ( Wild ), now this book is Ridge story Lane little brother, this book made me laugh, cried, and mad but I love every single minute of it. Let me say that Ridge story is dark, you get to see how much his suffering and the pain that his going through. And you get to read about everything that he had to do and sacrifice to get the brotherly love that he needed. I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. This story begging with Ridge remembering the day that he kick Mia out of his apartment and out of his life. After he kick Mia out he started to get back to his old self, meaning drinking and having one night stand with random girls, but all that change one night that he went to the bar that he always go that's where he met Amy, after that night he got into a relationship with Amy, but even though he was dating her he still couldn't get Mia out of his head, Mia had a rough couple of weeks after she left Ridge apartment, she was also suffering and hurting she knew she couldn't live without Ridge, she Knew that he was the one that she love. This story is so full of pain and suffering and surviving, you get to read how wrong it was for Ridge and Mia to get with each other the way they did, but you also get to see how much both of this characters when through just to be with each other and fill whole again like they could finally breath. I really enjoy and love reading this book, I said it once I am saying it again author Adriane Leigh THANK YOU for keep introducing me to some amazing characters and this awesome book. now I cant wait to read the next book in this series love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Truth or Dare - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sloan Johnson Page; Review: First let me just day that this is the first book that I read from this author. I just finish reading this book and I felt in love with it, I love the characters, this is a short story so I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. This is the story of Lea and Colby, they are best friends/roommates, they being roommates for a while and the same with being best friends, but every time that Leah see him with some one else she gets mad, only her other best friend know the truth about how she really feels for Colby, on the other end Colby also have feelings for her but he haven't say anything, on one of the night that they when out with their friends, that was the night that he seen Leah with someone else, when Colby seen the condition that she was he decide to take her back home, that was the night that he made a decision that he was gone tell her how he felt, the following morning what they both where to expected was that their feelings where mutual. I really enjoy and love reading this short story, and I hope that their is a second book cause I want to know whats gone happened next with them. Author Sloan Johnson THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Reason (Just Say Yes series Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jen Andrews Page; Review: I just finish reading this book and I love it, O.M.G. I couldn't get enough of it I want more, I love the characters, love the way they communicate with each other, and love it how they both open up to a second chance at love, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with a very young Zoey, she is only eight years old and she's at home by herself, when something happened, she goes to her next door neighbor for help, but once she knock on the door she get scared and leave, her neighbor follow her and once she is helping Zoey out, they hear the door open, that's when her mother shows up with strange man, that's when the neighbor took her to her house and Zoey life change, now Zoey is a young woman she has her own business, but also is in the middle of a funk, remembering what its was to grow up in foster home, and her fail marriage all she want to do is to be alone, but that changes when her adopted mother tell her that they need to fix the apartment for the new mechanic, on the day that the new mechanic show up Zoey was not expecting for Andy to be one sexy man. Andy needed a new fresh start that's how he found the one that he has with Zoey father, Andy is also divorce and is taking life day by day, the more that he spend time with Zoey the more that he fall for her. I love reading about Zoey and Andy, love it how they communicate and heal each other with music, love it how they understand each other, and their flirtation way that they act love it, cant wait to read more from this series, Author Jen Andrews THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Revenge - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nadia Lee Page; Review: Wow just finish reading this book and love it, I love the characters and love how the book turn out, I have to say that this is the right name for this book, I did not wanted to finish reading it I just wanted more, I am gone keep this short cause I don't want to give anything away. Alex is a self-made billionaire and the CEO of his company, he has one thing in mind and won't stop into he gets it. That's to have revenge on the family that destroy his, when he met Natalie he was stun by her beauty, and he put his plan in action, but what he did not expected was to fall for her, Natalie was all ready with a bruise heart and she couldn't believe that her boss was interested in her, she also did not understand how strong she reacts about him when his near her, the more time that Alex and Natalie spend together the more the feeling grows. I love the way that this two characters are with each other, love it how Natalie don't take crap from no one, I really enjoy and love reading this book, author Nadia Lee THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book. Now I am ready to read book two; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Songbird: Book 1: Songbird Trilogy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lisa Edward Page; Review: Oh Wow I just finish reading this book and I love it, love the characters and love how this book turned out to be, cant wait to read more from this author. The story begging with Tara packing her stuff up, since she was getting the hell out of her boyfriend house, well ex boyfriend now since she left him while he was in a business trip, Tara took that chance to move in with her friends, and she had to start breaking the chain that he hold of her, for the last two years, he been abusing her it got to the point where she needed to ask him if what she was wearing was ok, that all change when she found out that he cheated on her, and that's all it took for her to live him. Now trying to make new memories and live a new life, Tara gets in roll at a gym, she gets a new apartment, and start to meet new people, she meet Jason her hairstylist who is gay and have a crush on Marcus, the owner of songbird karaoke bar, than we have Rile Kelli's boyfriend's best friend, member of the special forces, hot sexy military man, and than we have Cooper singer of a local band. Arrogant, gorgeous man-whore. The chemistry between Tara and Rile is strong but what makes it hard for them is that he is always away, also the chemistry between Cooper and her is also strong, I have to say I love Cooper cause he will tell you things straight up and won't hold nothing back. I really enjoy and love reading this story, Author Lisa Edward THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this wonderful book. you did an awesome work on this book and you have a new fan of your work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tempo - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kelly Collins Page; Review: I just finish reading this book, and I have to say that I love it from the first page to the last, love the characters, and love how the book turned out to be, in this book has a little of everything, Romance, comedy, and Drama, this is the type of book that would grab your attention from the beginning I have to say I couldn't put the book down, and now I just wanted to keep on reading more I did not want the book to finished. Karlie McKenna is an interior design, she has being through a lot, life gave her some unpleasant surprise when she was in school, do to some of those surprise it made her life to change, she became to dedicate her life to her job and to stay lonely, meaning she did not date and did not trust man at all. But all that change the moment that her boss asked her for a meeting, Karlie did not have any idea what the meeting was about, when she got to the office that's when her boss presented her with an opportunity of a life time. When Karlie accepted to go to Las Vegas, the following day she set and ready to go, once in the her air plain seat she meets the very Handsome and Sexy man Michael. During that time Michael and Karlie have a strong attraction toward each other, but too bad that she won't see him again, once Karlie was settle and ready to meet up with her new boss she was in shock to see who it was, what they both did not expect was the chemistry they had for each other was going to turned their life's up side down. I love to read about this two characters, love the banter that they have between each other, and love the way they will flirt and their sex scene are hot. I really enjoy reading this book, Author Kelley Maestas THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dazed: A Connections Novella (The Connections Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: O.M.G. I just finish reading this book and I love it, I am so In Love with this series that is not even funny, I have read the first two book of this series and I love them, love the characters and love it how it turns out to be I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Aerie, Aerie is Dahlia best friend, on the night that Aerie is going to have dinner at Dahlia house, she is making the line to buy desert she get distracted by the sexy hunk of Jagger, now Jagger is River cousin, while his making the same line as Aerie his start a conversation with her, the next thing that Aerie notice is that they skip her number, and that makes Jagger step up on the line of coursed he end up buying what Aerie wanted, Aerie end up going to Dahlia being mad and to top it off when she gets their and gets out of her car she end up falling on oil spill, when she ring the door bell and Dahlia see her in such a mess she rush to help her out, once their in the kitchen after cleaning up she seen Jagger on the door, they both where a little shock to see each other their, but what they did not expected was for their life to change, and the feeling that they where having for each other. I really love and enjoy reading this book, love the way that Jagger and Aerie are with each other, this is a book that you need to read, I said twice I am saying for the third time Author Kim Karr THANK YOU for keeping me interested on this series and on your books love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Pursuit - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nadia Lee Page; Review: I'm loving this series, I love the first book but I am loving this one more than the first. This is the story of Kerri and Ethan they are Alex and Natalie best friends, I have to say that this book made me cried and mad at the same time, but I love every single minute of it, I'm gone keep this short cause I don't want to give anything away. Seven years ago Kerri had a one night stand, being that the hottest sex of her life, she never saw him again until she arrive at the airport in Virginia, when she saw the man that was holding up a sigh with her name on it, she knew that he couldn't be a driver, when she went up to the person and she saw who it was she was speechless she couldn't believe that she would ever see Ethan again. After that one night stand that Ethan had with Kerri, he tried everything to get in touch with her, when Ethan knew that Natalie best friend was arriving he own her a favor, so he decide to pick her up what he couldn't believe was that the woman standing in front of him was the one who he being looking for, and now he know that he will not let her walk out of his life. After the slept together for the second time, with Kerri leaving In the middle of the night again, he made gave her a proposition, for her to work at his family business, what they both was not expecting was to fall hard for each other. I love the way that this two are with each other, I really love and enjoy reading this book, and I cant wait to read the next book in this series, author Nadia Lee THANK YOU for introducing to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steel & Ice (L & J Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emily Eck Page; Review: WOW I really did not see this one coming, I did not know what I was thinking when I started to read this book. But I am so glad I got to read it and love it every single minute of it, love the characters and cant wait for the next book, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story beginning with Elle, she works as a cook at Applebees, she love her smoke and hang out with the guys, after finishing her shift at the restaurant, they end up going to the bar, once she's having a drink she is scanning the bar, that's when she laid eyes on the mysterious man, tall, sexy, and muscles, she couldn't believe the way her body was reacting to the stranger, when she decide to go outside for a smoke before heading home she saw the stranger again, after that night she kept thinking about him, the following night elle and her best friend got ready to go out, once they arrive at the place and had few drinks it was time to dance, that's when J show up and dance with her, J is a member of an MC and he knows what he needs to do but the only thing that he cant seem to do is to stay away from Elle. What they both did not expected was for their life to change that night. I love Elle attitude I love how she don't put up with no one crap, love the that J and Elle act with each other, and the passion that they feel for one another, the ending really surprised me cant wait to read whats gone happened next, Author Emily Eck THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flashpoint: Reed Series - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's M.C. Cerny Page; Review: O.M.G. I just finish reading this book and I love it, I want more wholly smoke I love the characters and love how it turn out to be, their is so much going on in this book, this book have a little of everything romance, passion, suspense, and mystery, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Jacob he just got home from his last assignment, and he is ready to take it easy, he is ready to settle down and have a family, and he have one person in mind that's Katie, she is the broadcast journalist for Channel 10 news, Jacob always pay attention to the tv when she's on but only to fantasy about her, while his watching the news he get a call letting him know that theirs a meeting with his brother, since he is the CEO and face of Reed Software and Securities Company he knew he needed to be their, on the other end Katie gets a email about a story, and one night Katie and her cameraman Tully are trying to get the story but things go wrong and end up changing their life, now a year later she is trying move on with her life, during that year Jacob had kept an eye on her, when life throw them back together and danger come crashing into Katie front door, their life change again, and Jacob is not letting nothing or anyone take Katie away from him. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love the way that Katie is, she is strong, feisty, sweet, I love her attitude, and what can I say about Jacob he is an alpha male, but at the same time he is adorable, and I love the way that he protect Katie, love the passion that they have for each other, I cant wait to read the next book in this series, Author M.C. Cerny THANK YOU for this amazing characters and this great book love it.(less); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midsummer Sweetheart (Heart of Montana Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Katy Regnery Page; Review: Wow Just Wow ok I should had just read the first book first, but no I read this one first but let me just say that I love it, love the characters and how the book turned out to be I will keep this short cause I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Katrin Svenson, she's a nursed and she is dealing with her ex fianc, who is becoming madder and getting drunk, things are getting bad and The cops do show up in time, and lock Wade away for a few days, during the time that his lock up her family help her escaped, she move up north to a new home and a new job. then we have Erick who is also running away, since he wants a different life than his father and brothers, As a favor to his sister Erik agrees to take Katrin to her fresh start, what they did not expected is how much their life was gone be turn up side down. I really enjoy and love reading this story, and I hope that once you read it that you would love it and enjoy as much as I did, author Katy Regnery THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome book and this great characters cant wait to read more of your books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The REASON Series: Complete Collection - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Zoey Derrick Page; Review: WOW I just finish reading this series and I love it, I did not want this series to finish I want more, love the characters love how the series turned out to be, this series grab my attention from the very first page, I couldn't put the book down I was hooked, this is one series that everyone should read, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. Book 1 Give Me Reason, starts with Mikah Blake getting out of a meeting, all of a sudden he start to have a buzzing feeling, that's making him hurt a little, but all of that stop when was right in front of the Diner, and he sees her walk in, Vivienne Callahan has not have an easy life, all her life she has learn the hard way, her mother did not care for her, and they where always moving around, after Vivienne finish school her mother got real sick, after that she met Riley only to find out that he was as mess up as her mother used to be, she suffer from domestic violence from him, into the day that he hurt her so bad that she end up in the hospital, after that day she got help, now she is working in the Diner still trying to survive, than she meets him Mikah Blake and her life change, every night for the couples of night Mikah show up at the diner he couldn't understand what he was feeling for Vivienne, he just knew that he wanted to protect her. Book 2 Give Me Hope, picks up with Mikah getting a visit from the detective, after he finds out what's going on, he gives Red a call to make sure that Vivienne made it home, the next day he wakes up with the need of going to see her, he has the feeling that something is wrong, when he gets to her apartment he thinks that she is running late, few minutes later he see that the cab is still waiting outside, that's when he call the Detective the detective makes a call to the cop on duty, when they don't get no answer Mikah decide to go check it out, that's when he found the cop dead and found himself running inside the apartment, once he found her he knew that he life change again. In this book we finally get to know what Mikah really is and the reason for his connection with Vivienne. I love finding out a lot more about Mikah. Book 3 Give Me Desire, in this book we get to see Vivienne finally get to terms with her life. And she comes to the fact that Mikah really want to help her, without wanting anything in return, but she is still having a little bit of a problem accepting his help. I love it how we to find out that Mikah and Vivienne are sharing the same dreams, I love their sexual chemistry that they have between them, and love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rising from the Ashes (Cloverleaf Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jessica Prince Page; Review: I just finish reading this book and I love it, I know I should had read the first book, but I did it the other way now I need to read the first book, I have to say I love this book love the characters and love how it turns out to be, that's why I am gone keep this short and sweet since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Savannah while she is breaking up with the love of her life Jeremy, Now couple of years later Savannah is living her life day by day, wondering if breaking up with Jeremy was the right thing to do, Jeremy has a girlfriend and he is trying to move on but he cant keep Savannah out of his mind, Savannah cant stand seen Jeremy with another woman, and Jeremy cant stand to see her with another man, that's all it took Jeremy to do set himself free and fight to get the love of his life back. I love the way that Jeremy and Savannah act with each other, love it when Jeremy did everything to seduce her and the games that this two where playing into they gave in, I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Jessica Prince THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of the Ashes (Out of the Ashes Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's S.M. Lynn Page; Review: O.M.G. Holy Smoke I just finish reading this book and I have to say I love it. love the characters and the way this story turned out, I have to say that their where moment where I got so angry at the main characters but I have to say I love the book from the first page to the last, I am gone tried to keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Celeste Brooks, after few years of studying and focusing on school, the first night of freedom after finishing school, her best friend Gavin take her out to a club to celebrate, that was the night that she decide that she was gone get lose, after dancing to few songs with a friend she lock eyes with the Hot Sexy Ian Jacobs. Ian is the owner and the CEO of Jacobs Enterprises. After Ian lock eyes with Celeste he knew he had to have her. The following morning celeste was walking in to Jacobs Enterprise for her job interview. When Ian saw her seating down he had to find out why she was their, when he got his answer he decide to change her job position, after Celeste waited for a while and she was ready for her interview, she was shock to see who was gone interview her and the job he offer her, what they where not expected was how strong their feeling to each other where growing stronger and faster. But Celeste and Ian are both struggling with their past, but that just make them want to fight to have a future. I love the way that Celeste and Ian act with each other, and HOLY SMOKE the Sex scenes are Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book and I just want more I did not wanted to finish reading it. Author S.M. Lynn THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing book and this awesome characters love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Take Me Home (The Wakefield Romance Series Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Theresa Marguerite Hewitt Page; Review: Let me just say that I have had the first three books of this series for a while. and when the chance to read the four book in the series I knew that I was gone love to read it. This is a great story I am gone keep this short and sweet cause I don't want to give anything away. This book pick right up where the third book ends, Bobby and Ellie's story continues! Through trials and triumph this couple has overcome what most will never would have, in this book you get to see what Ellie is going through not having Bobby around and she is dealing with her past at the same time. Their where part in this book that have made me cried, I love it how you get to see the love that this two characters have for each other, now I cant wait for the next book in this series. Author Theresa Marguerite Hewitt THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing series love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jeri Williams Page; Review: First let me say that this is the first book that I read from this author. Let me just say that when I started to read this book I did not know what to expect. But I could say that I like the book I like the characters, I'm gone keep this sweet and short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Dacey, her mom die while giving birth to her, her father gave her food, roof, and clothes, but he never gave her the fatherly love that she needed, while she was growing up her father re-married now with this marriage she gain a little sister, after time when by she started to see her step mom Ann as a mom, and her step mom love her as she was her own, she saw her step sister as a sister, and they have a weird bond that only them two understand and love each other. She has a crazy family but all that change one day after they had a horrible accident, and Dacey and Aria end up losing their parents, after that their life change and they when through so much. I couldn't stand Dacey boyfriend I have to be honest after the accident happened he show his true colors I just wanted to smack him around. I really love and enjoy reading this book, now I am so ready to read the second part of this book, I want to know what's gone happened next, author Jeri Williams THANK YOU for introducing me to this great characters and this awesome book cant wait to read more of your books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: April Fools - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Karli Perrin Page; Review: Wow I just finish reading this series and I love it, but I cant say Wich one I love the most, either this one or April Shower they both are great books, I love the old characters and the new characters. I love how this book was the perfect ending to this series. I love it that this book pick right up where April Shower finish. And that you don't get to be confuse about it, for you to read this book you need to read the April Shower first but I guarantee you that you would love it. I really enjoy reading this story, love it how each character has a life of its own, and you really get to feel it once you reading. April made her choice between Isaac and Lukas, and now all she wanted to do was to concentrate on her school work and on her new relation ship, and on trying to trust Lukas again and gain her best friend back. After a horrible accident, that left Lukas in the hospital, and April without a house she agree to stay with Isaac, into she found a place to leave, Isaac and April had a wonderful day together, until his mother call and gave him a news that him or April where not happy with, that's when April decide to take Lucy offer to move in with her, On her first day back to class April found out that Lukas was out of the hospital and she did not know ho to react to that, after a long talk with Lukas she knew that their friendship could start all over again. On the second day of class April found out that her brother was waiting for her, Brody decide to stay with for few days, I love the way that Brody and Lucy act with each other, April notice that too and that's when she though she could hide her relationship with Isaac from her brother, but that did not work out, once Brody met Isaac he knew that they had feeling for each other, and April did was happy that she did not need it to hide it from Brody. While April and Isaac relationship grow stronger other people was trying to keep them apart, but I am so glad that didn't work I love it how Isaac always said it from the beginning that April was the one he was gone married. And love it how he always give her a piece of paper from his journal showing her how much he love her and that he will never give up on her that he will always fight for her. I really enjoy and love this book, and I hope that once you read it that you will feel the same way this is a beautiful series. Once again I just want to say Author Karli Perrin THANK YOU for giving me the chance to read and fall in love with this series. I cant wait to read more of your book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Across The Pond: Part Two - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Isabella Delvino Page; Review: Wow I just finish reading this book, and I have to say I love it, cant say which one I love more either the first part or the second one. Love the characters and love it how the book turn out to be I am gone keep this short cause I don't want to give anything away. This book picks up right where the first one end it, the story begging with Cambria going for a check up at the doctor. and her worries are confirm while she is trying to figure out what to do, she cant seem to stop thinking about Zander, and to top it off her ex husband don't want to give sign the divorce papers, after she came to realize that she need to talk to Zander she end up getting on a plain to London. once she gets their she goes straight to Zander house only she don't find him their, once again she feel hart broken and go back to LA, that's when she got her surprise and find Zander on her front porch, after that night everything start to fall into place. I really love and enjoy reading this book I said it once I am saying again Author Isabella Delvino THANK YOU for this awesome book and this amazing characters love it. and cant wait to read more of your books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Night With Molly: A Novella - Kindle edition; Brand: Renee Trophy; Review: Ok so I have to say that this was really different from what I read, like how the book started, now I cant wait to read about whats going to happened next. I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Shayla, she leave in a small town in Ohio, and all she ever wanted to do was to get out of their, she drops out of collage and move to West Palm Beach, everything is going great for her, into she meets McKenzie, on the night before her first shift on her new job, she decide to go out with Mckenzie, what she did not expected was for how the night would turn out to be, during the night she start to notice that Mckenzie is not a good person, and that the people around her are bad news, during the night she meets Jared, and the next day when she see the time, and know that she needs to get out of their to find Mckenzie, Jared let her know that Mckenzie had left hours ago, this surprise Shayla cause she did not thing that Jared would be pay attention, but she was wrong, Jared had been paying attention to her since the first met, he just did not like who her friend was, this was the night that change Shayla life. I really enjoy reading this book, I did not like how it end it since it has a cliff hanger, I cant wait to read whats gone happened next, author Renee Trofe THANK YOU for introducing me to this characters and this great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lily (The Blackwood Wolves Saga, #1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bonnie Bliss Page; Review: I just finish reading this book and I love it, but of coursed I love anything and everything that has to do with vampire and wolves. I love the characters and love how the books turn out to be, I love it how the author gets to explain how the characters are feeling, I did not wanted to finish reading this book at all, I love it that's why I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. Lily is a wolves she comes from a strong family of wolves, she works at a gallery she manage to put the painting on display, all she want to do is leave her life freely, she don't want the pack life, once she talk to her father about what she want to do, the permission is granted on one condition, she needs some one to watch over her, that's where her best friend, lover, and loyal Wallace come in, he goes every where with her, it has being few time where Lily though that he was her mate, one day after a new client had a meeting with her, she notice that his painting where a little creepy, after that meeting her and her other best friend they when out for lunch, that's when she bump into Bryn, after he told her that he was gone be protecting her she did not like that at all, but what she was so confuse was why he made her feel the way she was feeling, Bryn knew that Lily was his true mate and her knew that he need it to work hard for she could accept her destiny, the question is would she denied him of accept him. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love the way that this characters act with each other, love it that Lily is an Alpha wolves, love their attitude, Author Bonnie Bliss THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naughty in Norway (Nordic Lights Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Christine Edwards Page; Review: WOW, WOW, I just finish reading this book and I LOVE IT, O.M.G. I did not wanted to finish it, I felt in love with this book from the first page to the last. This book had me laughing in some part, and had me crying like a baby in other part, I love the characters and love how the book turn out to be. I have to say that this is the first book that I read by this Author, and I am so glad I got to read it, I love it I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. This story begging with Vail, Vail left her home from Huntington Beach, California, after talking to her friend Lisetta, she convince her travel over there to study Scandinavian Culture in Oslo, Norway. Vail agree to it, now she's in Oslo in a car with her friend/roommate Lisetta, their on the way to a party, not just any party is Lisetta cousin Mikkel, his the president of their MC, once Vail find out about what the party really is she is not comfortable about going, once they get their Lisetta promise her that they stay for a little while and than leave. After she introduce her to her cousin they seating down by the bar, that's when she notice the , Blond tattooed 6'6" that is name Alreck, after Mikkel give them the tour he introduce her to him, Vail is having feelings that she not describe, she is intimidate and excite at the same time, when she Is getting more comfortable at the party, she needed some air what she did not expected was to become the witness of a murder, that was the night that change her life. I love the characters of Vail and Alreck, I love the way this two act with each other, I really love it how Alreck took Vail, how all the time he was keeping her safe, I love it how Vail always tried to escape every time she had a chance, and love the tension that this two had, I love it more when Alreck took all that anger out on her. I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Christine Edwards THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flame (New Adult Romance) - #2 Fierce Series - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Clarissa Wild Page; Review: O.M.G. WOW, just Wow I just finish reading this book for the second time. That's how much I'm in love with this series, I love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, this was the perfect ending to this series, I have to say that this book got me, Angry, Laughing and crying, at some part but I love every single minute of it. I couldn't stop reading it I want more, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. This story picks right up where Fierce and Fury left off. Hunter brother Jessie just got out of prison, and Autumn and Hunter when to pick him up, when Jessie get pick up their is some tension between the brothers, even though they are happy to see each other, Jessie is not happy that Hunter got involve, with the gang to get him out, Hunter is mad cause Jessie don't want to understand that he need to do that, than Hunter gets worried to show Autumn where he grow up, cause he did not know how she will react to him, and if their relationship will change, after that but Autumn really don't care where he grow up, cause she loves him no matter what, what than she find out that Hunter is fighting again, the question is will their relationship change again, or will they fight to stay stronger. I love the way that Autumn and Hunter are with each other, love it that Autumn don't put up with his crazy attitude, love it how you can see how much Hunter love her, and let me say that the ex scene are Wow, I am so ready to read it for a third time. Author Clarissa Wild THANK YOU again for this WONDERFUL SERIES and this AMAZING characters LOVE them. and if you have not read this series get to it you will love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love, Lex (The Undergrad Years Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Avery Aster Page; Review: I was provide a copy of the book the Author for an honest review. I just finish reading this book and I love it, love the characters and love how the book turn out to be. I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. Let me just say this book had me laughing the entire time. This book tells of the week Lex Easton turns eighteen. She comes home to find her mother having sex with her boyfriend Kelle. She couldn't stand him and the best thing, she ever did was to move on from the guy who made her feel so horrible, and unattractive. But before she left she end up Blowing her mother penthouse, that's when she meets the Hot Hunk of officer Gotti (A.k. A) Ford, and let me just say that he such a sweet heart, he made her feel beautiful, would something beside friendship will happened. I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Avery Aster THANK YOU for this wonderful characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two for One (The Club Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ann B Harrison Page; Review: I was provide a copy of the book by the Author for an honest review. I just finish reading this book, and wow I love it, I love the characters, I have to say that I did not know what I was getting my self into when I started reading this book. But I am so glad that I read it, and love it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. Lizzie is going through a lot of things, she has a boyfriend who treat her Bad, she is beat down emotionally and physically, and she don't have enough money, she don't like her job, and she is stuck with a boyfriend that she is not liking, but all that gets to change when she have a talk with her best friend, when her best friend tell her to become a part of the auction at the high end gentlemans club she works for. Lizzie begging to think about it, she starts to have thought about would that make her , but knowing that she needs the money she decide to do it, she kept saying is just one weekend with one man, but what she was not expecting was for the bid to be that much, and for it to only be one man, but she end up with two, and to top it all off they are brother, That was the weekend that would change their life's, and they will make her come out of her shell. I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Ann B. Harrison THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it. now I cant wait to read the second book and find out what would happened next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nabbed in New Zealand - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Christine Edwards Page; Review: I was provide a copy of the book by the Author for an honest review. Smoking I just finish reading this book, and I love it, I have to say that for the last couple of days, I being reading books from Christine Edwards, and I have love every single one of them, I love the way she tell a story and the way she has with words, I just cant get enough of her books, ii felt in love with this book from the first word to the last one, I love the characters and love how the book turn out to be. I have to say this is one Hot book, and now I need a call shower LOL, or maybe a DOM. I am gone tried to keep this short, since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Valla, she is from Charleston, South Carolina, and every year she save up money, to go on Vacation, this is how she end up in New Zealand, on a camping trip with a small group, that's how she meets Lana, they became good friends, when they where heading to the camp site at the beach, that it was two hours away from where they where now, they are eating at a caf, and Lana and Valla where seating down, when this Tall dark and hansome, man walks in right away Valla felt an attraction for him, after that encounter they left and arrive at their campsite, and got everything settle, when it was time for dinner one of the tour guy, told them that they where gone go to their favorite place, that's when they when to a karaoke bar, that's also when she see her mysterious man, later that night when they are all back on the campsite, and everything is clear Valla gets taking away, the next thing she know when she wakes up in a room that she don't know, that's when she see her captor and learn that his name is Judge. That's also when she finds out that his a Dom, after spending time with him, he gave her a choice if she want to leave or stay, what would she chose after knowing what he is, would she get her freedom or would she stay and become his sub. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love the chemistry that is going on between Judge and Valla, and the ex scene awesome, like I say cold shower LOL. Author Christine Edwards Once again THANK YOU for this amazing characters and this awesome books, love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A home for Caroline: A Rosen Brother's novel (The Rosen Brother's Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Regina Bartley Page; Review: I was provide a copy of the book by the Author for an honest review. I just finish reading this book, and I love it I really did not want to finish reading it. I love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. This is Caroline POV, I haven't read Klay POV yet. Caroline has being homeless ever since she was old enough to know what it meant. All Caroline wanted was a real home, a place that is warm and that she feel save enough to sleep, when she talks to Maureen she tell her to get an ID and to find a job, then Maureen tell her that she could stay with her, but Caroline refuse to it and continue to stay under the stairs, after that she goes an apply for a job, she end up an lie and end up landing a job for Klay, now Klay is attracted to Caroline right away, Klay is domineering but at the same time his a sweetie, he ends up falling completely for Caroline when she stand up to his father, when Caroline end up with the job she was not expecting to find the man of her dreams, during the time that Klay and Caroline spend together, they fall more for each other. I love the way that Klay and Caroline are with each other, love the way that Klay is with Caroline, love it how he don't care where she came from, or where she leave, he just love her for who she is, I love the way that Caroline is with Klay and how she open up to him. I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Regina Bartley THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome boo love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captured in Croatia - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Christine Edwards Page; Review: I was provide a copy of the book by the Author for an honest review. O.M.G I just finish reading this book, and I love it, this book had me seating on the edge of my bed, it had me wondering what would happen next, this book has some car chasing, fighting, an a strong stubborn headed woman, the same as the man, and I love every single minute of it, I love the characters and love the way the book turn out to be, I am gone tried to keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Carew, Carew is Corporate spy she was sent to Zagreb, Croatia, to retrieve information, for a private intelligence agency, when she arrive to her destination, and find her target Mr. Juric, she does what she need to do to get invited to his place. But what she was not expecting was for his Tall handsome bodyguard Zoran, Zoran knew that their was something going on with Carew, when he saw her, he even gave her a chance to back out, but after becoming to her goal she was not gone give up that easy, after she got what she wanted, she escape with the information that she needed, that's when Zoran chase after her, now she is trap on Zoran home, and he is not gone let her go, and hi will do everything he can to get the truth out of her, but she is not gone give him the information, and on top of it all the feelings that they have for each other is getting in the way, would Carew cave in and tell him the truth, or will she keep being stubborn and stay quiet. I love the banter that its going on between Carew and Zoran, I love it how he keeps throwing things her way, and she don't break down, love the control that Zoran tried to hold, but love it more when he finally let go, and the tension that this two have is thick, I love it when they finally give in. Author Christine Edwards THANK YOU once again for this awesome characters and this great book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burn (Blood & Roses series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Callie Hart Page; Review: I just finish reading this book, and let me just tell you that I don't know which one of the book I love more. I read the first one and love it, now I am re-reading the second one and I love it, but this one I more than love it, I love the characters even though they get me mad sometime, but I have to say I couldn't put the book down, I want more, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story pick right up where (FRACTURE)finish, I love the way that Slone and eth act with each other, love how they play with each other about their mess up relationship, I like how they give each other clues, and I love it more when Slone stood up to Julio, I was so happy for her, I like how we get to see how much Zeth love her, and I love it how Zeth is bringing out an inner attitude of Slone. we also get to meet new characters, and love it how their is action, suspense,. I just love it, Author Callie Hart THANK YOU for this amazing series, and this Awesome Wonderful characters love them, cant wait to read more of your books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laurie's Time: The Fairfield Series - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Maryann Jordan Page; Review: I was provide a copy of the book by the Author for an honest review. Wow I Love, Love this story, I just finish reading it, and Love it, I felt in love with the first book, and I also felt in love with this one, I love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. This is Laurie and Rob story, the story begging with the early ages of Laurie, it will tell you how her mother met her father, we get to read how she was when she lost her mother and grandmother, and we also get to read when she turn eighteen, and now she just move to the town of Fairfield, got a new job as a teacher, and a new roommate, she is ready to explore life on her own, on her first night in her apartment she decide to cook, she when to the grocery store that's when she saw Rob for the first time, Rob is a firefighter, and he is getting tire of a one night stand, he just want to find someone that he could spend time with, that's when he saw her standing in the check out line, he knew that he wanted to meet her, he left his friend with the shopping cart to go after her, but when he got outside she was gone, now almost two weeks later and the both had dream about each other, and had missed their turn to run into each other, but all that changes the night that her roommate/ friend Carol, took her to Smokey bar for she could meet Carol boyfriend and some of his friends, that was the night that she finally met Rob, what they both where no expecting was that their life was gone change for ever. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love the banter that Laurie and Rob have with each other, love the way how rob treat her, and love it how you could feel how much they love each other. Author Maryann Jordan THANK YOU for this awesome series and this great characters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Platinum Pleasures - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kate Deveaux Page; Review: I was provided a copy of the book by the Author for an honest review. WOW HOT, HOT I just finish reading this book, and I love it, I love the characters, and how the book turn out to be, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Ainsley, she is seating in front of her computer, looking through the website that her friend recommend, for she won't have to spend Valentines day alone, after she hire a fantasy lover online, she start to get ready she know that she wants a lover younger than her, on the other end Marcus is a CEO and a widow, when he was waiting for the elevator, his secretary stop him to ask him for a favor, he ask what she told him it was to deliver a package, for one of the clients he agree to do it, when he show up to the address and when up to the pen house, after ringing the bell, Ainsley was nervous when she when to open the door their was no one, after few minutes later the bell rang again, this time when she open the door, it was not what she was expecting, when she saw the Sexy hot hunk of Marcus, would he go for it or will he play alone with it. I love the character of Ainsley, I love her attitude and love it how she go for what she want, and she is not afraid to say whats on her mind. I love the character of Marcus, love the way he is and love it how he know what he wants and love is attitude. I really love and enjoy reading this book, the scene are hot, and the way that Ainsley and Marcus are with each other love it. Author Kate Deveaux THANK YOU for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trust (Believe Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's L Chapman Page; Review: I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I have to say that this book, had me on an emotional roller coaster, and I love every single minute of it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Megan, she's in London with her friend Jenny, doing some wedding shopping, since Jenny is getting married, Megan don trust and lost faith in man, but that all changes the night that they when for a drink, after a day of shopping Jenny and Megan are getting ready to go out, once they got to the place that's when she notice him, his being the first man that had caught her attention in a while, when they seat down she notice the stranger looking at her, and she also notice him walking up to her, that's when he introduce him self as Mark, Jenny left them two alone, and mark offer to seat by the table near the window, they have a few words and he put his number down on her phone, before she said good night to him they share a dance, that's when she knew that her life was gone change. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love Mark and how he is with Megan, I love it that he takes a big part in her life, that he don't care that she's pregnant, he is such a sweet heart and a sweetie when his with her, I love how Megan act with him, I just love the book, this was a great start to the series, Author L. Chapman THANK YOU for introducing to this awesome characters and this amazing book love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Veiled (Believe Series Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's L Chapman Page; Review: WOW I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and how the book turn out to be, I have to say this book made me mad at some part, but I love how it end it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Jenny, Jenny is Megan best friend, she is getting ready for a dream wedding, she had being planning her wedding for a while now, she is happy and in love with Rich, but now that the weeding date is only a month away, things start to happened, the day that she cooked Rich his favorite dinner, and wore what he like on her, she notice that he was acting strange, that day after his run he got back home, took a shower and had a quickie with Jenny and took her to bed, everything that he did that night was out of his personality, and Jenny knew that, that was the night that she knew everything was changing, will she get to have a wedding dream after all. I really love and enjoy reading this book, love the new character, I love the friendship that she has with Megan, and I really hope that Jenny gets a second book, Author L. Chapman THANK YOU for this awesome characters and this great series love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sergeant (Cuffs, Collars, and Love Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Christa Tomlinson Page; Review: WOW HOT I just finish reading this book, and I have to say that this is the first book that I read about M/M. And I love it love the characters and how the book turn out to be, I have to say that I am gone have to read this one again, that's how much I love it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Sergeant Logan, his the Head of Houstons elite SWAT team, they just got back from a job, and he was waiting for his team to take a shower and head out, he was stress free knowing that his team was safe, special one that he really like, that is Clay, he is a Highly trained SWAT officer, when Logan came out of the shower and back into the locker room, the last person he expected to find their was Clay, that's when he ask him what he was doing their, Clay answer with that he was looking for a place to eat before going home, that's when Logan saw his opportunity, and told him to go eat with him, during the dinner, Clay throw a little flirtation his way, Logan couldn't believe it, into the next day when he gave Clay a ride home, they end up kissing, what Logan thought that he could have Clay for two night, he was not counting was that, that was the night that change their life, will they cave in and fight for what they feel. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love they how Logan and Clay are with each other, and love it how much their relationship development, I just love the book, Author Christa Tomlinson THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this wonderful book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Better as a Memory eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marilyn Baxter Page; Review: I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, an how the book turn out to be, I have to say that this book, had me laughing at some part and mad at others, but I love every second of it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Victoria, she have her own business, image consultant, which it comes cross between What Not to Wear and Man vs. Wild, when she was offer the job to turn one man image around, she did not wanted to take it, but she knew that if she take it, it will do much better for her business, that's when Max com in, Max had return home to take over his father company, as much as he don't want to know he know he have to, the only reason his doing it is cause he wants to start a camp for at risk boys. and he will need his trust fun for that, but what he was not counting on was to have his image change, and now more than ever after finding out that the one person to do that is his ex girlfriend, the woman that he once almost married. Will they get alone working side by side, will they start remembering how they felt for each other, will the finally have their happy ending. I really love and enjoy reading this book, love the banter that Max and Victoria have with each other, love it when they finally open up to each other, and how much they love one another, I love it how this is a book about second chances, and show you how important family is, I just love the book, Author Marilyn Baxter THANK YOU for this wonderful characters and this awesome book love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of Love - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's PJ Sharon Page; Review: I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and how the book turn out to be, I have to say that this book made me mad at some point, but I love every single minute of it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Alexis she is sixteen years old, and she is being getting drop of by her stepfather to the airport, she is staying the summer with her grandmother, since her mother is in the hospital, and her stepfather cant not deal with her behavior, since all she care is about partying and smoking pot, once she gets to her grandmother she takes a walk on the beach, and meet a guy, lets just say that got her in trouble, and that's when her grandmother decide to take her on a cruised, what she was not expecting was to meet Ethan, now Ethan is eighteen year old, and he is the good type of guy, his father is a famous heart surgeon, Ethan is stuck their bore with nothing to do, but all that changes when he meet Alexis, what they both where not expecting was to fall for each other. Will they stay together one the cruised is over. I really love and enjoy reading this book, love the chemistry between Ethan and Alexis, love how they are with each other, Author P.J. Sharon THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redeemed (Believe Series Book 3) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's L Chapman Page; Review: WOW this is not what I was expecting, I have read all book in the series, and I love them all, but this one just had me on an emotional roller coaster, this book had some twist and turns, that I did not see coming, and I love every single minute of it, love the characters and love how the book turn out to be. I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Mark and Megan, after what Megan have being through, she finally is happy with Mark a man that love her and word ship her, and love her daughter, but everything seem way to good to be true, when things start to happened, on the day that Mark and Megan where gone have lunch with Annabella, they end up driving over to her house, once they got their they found Annabella outside, that's when she told Megan that she wanted to show her something, that's when Mark took the chance to go see the puppy, while Megan and Annabella where in the back, the decide to go back that's when they found Mark on the ground, that's when everything started to happened, their world started to turn up side down. Would they fight for the love they have for each other, or would they let their past get in the way. I really love and enjoy reading this book, love how Mark and Megan are as a couple, and love it how you could tell how much they love each other, I love how much he love Lucy and love it when they finally got their happy ending. Author L. Chapman THANK YOU for this AWESOME, AMAZING, GREAT SERIES, AND WONDERFUL CHARACTERS, I LOVE Every single book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whiter than White: Over 90k words of pure unpredictable suspense. Gripping! Steamy! Hot! - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's G.G. Carver Page; Review: WOW HOLY SMOKE I just finish reading this book, and I Love it, Love it, I have to say that I am so surprise that this book was writing by a Man. I couldn't believe that a man wrote this book, and let me tell you he did a good damn job at it, I did not wanted to finish reading this book at all, I took my time with it and I wanted more, I love the surprises, the twist in it and the little suspense it, I have to say that this book had me in an emotional roller coaster, this book had me mad, crying, and laughing, and I love every single minute of it. Love how The character of Elena started, she was not sure of her self, she was nave and innocent in a world of circumstances, that would break anyone in two, but while the story start to unfold she start to come out of her shell. I Love The character of Conrad, even though he got me mad more than once, he is mysterious that will have you thinking what would he do next, or what surprise do he have in store for Elena, I love how he is with her when they are together, love how he treat her and protect her, I just love him, he made wish to have a man like him, too bad his not real. The story begging with Elena being sent to lunch early, she work at a bank and her hour is from nine to five, her manager have it in for her and has being sending her to lunch early, that when she ran into her old time friend Jasmine, they agree to meet up for drink, that's when Jasmine invited her to her house and that's when Jasmine told her what she did, Elena couldn't believe it at all, and Jasmine told her about the website, after registering at the website Elena started to receive messages, that's when he show up and ask her on a date, she agree to go with him, he introduce himself as Alan, on the night of the date everything was going good, into she met him Conrad, Conrad was intrigue about Elena and decide to keep an eye out on her, what Conrad and Elena where not expecting was that night their life was gone change. I love and enjoy reading this book, I love how you get to see how Elena and Conrad fall in love with each other, and how they struggle about their feelings, this was a beautiful, sexy love story, and the sex scene are hot love it. Author G.G. Carver THANK YOU so much for giving me the chance to read this awesome book and made me fall in love with this wonderful characters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BREAKING MY HEART: Book 1 in My Heart Series - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Aleya Michelle Page; Review: I just finish reading this book and I have to say that I love it. love the characters, but I have to say did not like the ending at all, now I have to wait for the second book, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. This is the story of Roxy, she is twenty four years old, she love her job, and she leaves with her best friend, when she was five years old her father left them, and ever since that she haven't let no man get close to her, she use them just for sex, she don't do the relationship at all, but all that change, the night that she was at a club with her best friend, when she saw him looking at her, she found him interesting, and decide to go to the bar for a drink, that's when she met him Kade, he ask her out on a date and she agree, that's when her life was about to change. I really love and enjoy reading this book, and now I cant wait to read the second book, Author Aleya Michelle THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Ways: A Justiss Alliance Novel - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tina Wainscott Page; Review: WOW HOLY SMOKING HOT I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, this book have some Drama, Romance, and lots of Action, this book had me seating at the edge of my bed, and I did not wanted to finish reading this book, I wanted more I couldn't put the book down, I am gone tried to keep this short. I love the character of Mollie, at first she seem like she's a shy girl, but the more you read you get to see how she start to turn out, she the type of person that when she get into something she do it with a passion, you get too see how she turn out to be brave and open up. I love the character of Julian, let me just tell you that from the very begging you get to see his tough attitude, and how passionate he is when he get into something, special when it come to fighting, and the way he talk just love it when ever he throw his Spanish word around ( mami, querida, dios mio,) just love it. The story start with Julian and his friend Rath, they are outside of a bikers bar, when Rath left and Julian was about to get on his bike, that's when he saw her pull up, the girl that he seen earlier in the gas station, after hearing a conversation that she was having, he when to her and told her that what she was about to do was a bad idea, that's when they introduce themselves, that's when Mollie told him that she was looking for her missing sister, that's when Julian saw that she was not gone give up, and that's when they knew that was the night that was gone turn their life up side down. I love how Julian and Mollie are with each other, I love how the team decide to help her out to find her sister, love the way how they fall for each other, love it how Julian help her open up, love it how Mollie stood up to Julian when ever she could, and the Sex Scene let me just tell you they where Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Tina Wainscott THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flawed and Damaged (Damaged Hearts Duet Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emily Krat Page; Review: WOW HOLY SMOKE, I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I have to say this book had me crying, mad, and laughing at the same time. I couldn't put the book down, and I wanted more this is a story about healing and trust, and second chances and finding your way, I just love the book, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Elizabeth, she is a young woman who is living in Moscow, she is working as an assistance, she move to Moscow after her parent death, she move in with her grandmother, but now for the last couple of years, she started to take care of her granny who became sick with Alzheimer, now she works to take care of her bills. On the day that Elizabeth gets her first real assignment, she is excited to get a promotion, now that she is at the airport waiting for the person that she needs to pick up, that's when Ryan walk up to her and tell her to put the paper down, he is not what Elizabeth was expecting, she found him attracted right away, Ryan couldn't believe how beautiful she is and he couldn't stop staring at her, He started to get confused about Elizabeth, he couldn't believe that his brother had send one of his assistance, but after Elizabeth told him the truth, their world just turn up side down, now Elizabeth is with out a job and Ryan is becoming with the perfect plan to spend more time with her. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love the way how Ryan and Elizabeth are with each other, I love how Elizabeth tell him the truth about himself, how she is not afraid to tell him off, I love how Ryan fall for her how he tried to fight his feeling off, I love it even more when they both finally open up to each other. I just love the book and cant wait for the second book to see what will happened next, Author Emily Krat THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this wonderful amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fracture (Blood & Roses series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Callie Hart Page; Review: I have to say I am so in love with this series, I love the characters, and love how the book is writing, I read the first book than skip to the third book, but now I am re-reading the series, and finally was able to read the second book, and I love it, can't wait to keep on reading more and follow Sloane and Zeth story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fallen (Blood & Roses series Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Callie Hart Page; Review: WoW HOLY SMOKING HOT, I just finish reading this book, and I have to say that the more I read into this series the more I love it. I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. I love the characters, and I love the way the story is continue. The story pick up right where it left, Sloane and Zeth keeps going through some hard time, Zeth and Sloane found her sister, but she was not ready to find her the way that she did, and she did not expect to hear what her sister say, now Sloane is back in Seattle fighting with her feeling for Zeth, but she is also getting to know that her life is in more danger than she expected. I love the way how Sloane and Zeth are with each other, I love how Sloane attitude had grown and how strong she becomes, I love Zeth attitude love it how stubborn he is, I just love this series, and now I am so ready to read Twisted, which is what I am gone do right now, Author Callie Hart THANK YOU for this amazing characters and this awesome series love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (Blood & Roses series Book 5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Callie Hart Page; Review: HOLY SMOKNG HOT, I just finish reading this book, and I don't even know where to start, I am so in love with this series that is not even funny, I love the characters, this book is so full of Action, Drama, and confection, I have to say that I have read all five books now, but I love this one the most, I am gone tried to keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story continue right where the fourth book end it. The story start with Zeth having one of his nightmare, that has to do with his mom when he was little, when he saw his mom get hurt and treated bad, by some man that was not his father, when he wakes up he decide to take a shower, but while his in the shower all he keep thinking about is Sloane, and how she is sleep in the room down the hall of his, that's when he goes and give her a really Hot Sexy Wake Up Call, after that he lets Lacey know that they are on lock down, and that they cant go out, but Zeth end up going out and Lacey and Sloane have others idea, that's when Michael show up, and agree to take them to see Sloane friend Pippa, but once they get to her, their world is turn up side down again, and things start to get more complicate. Pippa gets a little taste of what Sloane have being going through, also we finally get to know what really happened to Lacey and what she did, we also get to see all the unknown feelings that Zeth have for Sloane and is afraid to it, and we also get to know the real reason why Rebels tried to buy Sloane. I wish I could keep on going but I cant, all I could say that this book is so full of surprises and twist that will leave you speechless. I love how strong the Character of Sloane have become, and how she have conquer her fears, and how more out spoken she is now, and love her attitude. Love the character of Zeth, what cant I say about him, his Hot Sexy with a temper, he is the totally bad boy, love his attitude and his language, love it how he does what he feel likes, and love the way how he do everything and anything to protect those he care for. Finally we get to see what's going on inside Michael head, love it how he is just cool, calm, and collective, but also when he gets into that fighting mood, I love the way he is and wish I could read more from his point of view. I really love and enjoy reading this book, cant wait to continue reading more about Zeth and Sloane story, and let me just say that the Sex Scenes are Hot, cant wait to see what's gone happened next, Author Callie Hart THANK YOU for this awesome series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strip Teaser: Male Stripper Romance SerIes Romantic, Humour, Contemporary, Erotic (Naked Night's Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ava Manello Page; Review: Wow I just finish reading this book, and let me say that I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, this book had me laughing at some point, and I have to say that this is the right name for this book, because it really is a strip teaser, and I love it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Sally, she is a reporter, she's a loner, and she have couple of friends, she loves her job and what she does, but all that changes the moment that her boss gave her a new assignment. When her boss told her that she was going on tour for eight weeks, with a bunch of male striper, she was not that happy about it, but that change when she met them specially Alex, with the first weeks she got to see how the guys are, and she start to realized that they are not what she though they where, the more time she spend with Alex the more her feelings grow for him, the same goes for Alex the more time that he spend with her the more he wants her, will they get together. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love the way how Alex and Sally are with each other, I love it how comfortable they are with one another from the start, and how the chemistry is their, I love how Tiny see her as a sister, and how the rest of the guys become over protected of her. I just love the book Author Ava Manello THANK YOU for introducing me to another great awesome book and characters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (Sexual Misconduct Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bethany Bazile Page; Review: Wow I just finish reading this book, and wow love it, love the characters, I cant believe it end their, I started to read this book and I couldn't put it down, I read this in less than two hour, now I cant wit to read the second part, I have to say that this book has its little twits t the end, and some surprises, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Xander, he is a movie star turn into a movie producer, when he heard that his father pass away, he never thought he would go back, now being back in the town that he grow up in, its making it difficult for him to sleep and the only way that he could get few hours of sleep is right after having sex. That's when Gabriella the striper he met gave him a business card of a therapist, that's when he decided to check it out, that's when he met Dr Avery Shaw, after that first encounter they new that their world where about to turn up side down. I love how Xander and Avery re with each other, I love the chemistry that they have right away, love it how Xander just do things to get a reaction from her, and the Sex Scene are Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I cant wait into I could afford toe get the rest of the series, just to see what would happened next, Author Bethany Bazile THANK YOU for introducing me to this Awesome characters and this Amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fighting to Stay - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kasey Millstead Page; Review: Wow I just finish reading this book, and I have to say that I love it, love the characters and how the book turn out to bee, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Lacey, she had a strict childhood growing up, her father act one way outside the house, and a different way when he was home, at home he was abused he hit Lacey mother, into one night her mother when into her room, and had her made a promise, she told Lacey that when things get ruff to run just run, Lacey promise her mother that she will do that, when Lacey found a boyfriend and he hit her she took off, that's when she call he best friend Jenn, now she is in the small town where Jenn leaves, that's how she end up meeting Roam. Roam is the Vice President of the Mayhem Motorcycle Club, she had never felt so alive as the way she feel with him, but what they both did not expected was for their life change. I really love and enjoy this book, I love how Roam and Lacey are with each other, love how Roam treat her, and love it how Lacey is fighting to stay and ignore the urge to run, I love the chemistry they have with each other, and the Sex Scene are Hot. If you haven't read this book get to it, Author Kasey Millstead THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome book and this amazing characters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbound: The Pentagon Group, Book 2 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Rosemary Rey Page; Review: WOW HOLY WOW I just finish reading this book, and I love it, LOVE IT, I cat believe the ending, O.M.G. I read the fist book REBOUN and love it, but I have to say that I Love these one even more, this book had me seating at the edge of my seat, I couldn't put the book down, just cause I wanted to know what was gone happened next, I just love it and cant wait for the next book, I am gone tried to keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story of Matt and Perla continue, we get to read from Matt point of view, and we get to read how much he really love Perla, and how he will tried everything and anything just to win her back. We get to find out a little about what part Eric play in this story, we also get to uncover few more secrets, and why Brady is the way he is. The story begging right where Rebound left off, With Matt standing in his apartment thinking about Perla, and how much he already missed her, and the only person that he could call and break down is with Zipper, while he relied everything that happened with Perla to Zipper, Perla is on her way to her best friend house Carson, she tell him everything that she discover, and she cant believe how she was so happy in love one minute and the next her world come crashing down, can Perla and Matt find their way back to each other, would their love be stronger. I love how Perla attitude changes from the first book to this one. I love it how her Dominican side come out which I call it her Dominican Attitude, when she gets mad and how she took control of everything that was thrown her way, I love how Matt said that he was never gone let her go, and that she needed to deal with it, love it how he when after what he wanted, love how he protect Perla, and love it more how you could see how much they love each other. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I still cant believe the ending, now I cant wait for the next book, I hope it come out soon, Author Rosemary Rey THANK YOU one again for this AWESOME CHARACCTERS AND THIS AMAZING SERIES LOVE IT.(; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (Blood & Roses series Book 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Callie Hart Page; Review: HOLY SMOKING WOW I just finish reading the last BOOK of the series, and let me tell you this was the perfect ending for this series, I love the book, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I have to say though that their was a part of the book that made me cried, and yes I cried like a baby, in this book we find more actions and secret are reveal, I am a little sad that the series end it, I wanted more, I started reading this book and I couldn't put the book, I have to say I read almost the entire night, and than took my time reading it cause I did not wanted to finish it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story of Zeth and Sloane CONTINUE, the book pick right up where TWISTED end, Zeth, Michael, Sloane and Rebel, are heading back to the city for Sloane to meet up with detective Lowell. Once she arrive to the place where Lowell is Sloane seat down and they start talking, Sloane tell her how the plan should go if she wants answer, but what Sloane was not expecting was for Lowell to get her mad and leave, while walking out of the place Sloane becomes face to face with someone she was not expecting to see her father. After moment pass by Michael receive a phone call from Rebel letting them know that Sloane had left with a man, when Sloane arrive at the place with her father, and Lowell talking Sloane is piss at her father, after Zeth find out where Sloane is and who she is with, he end up calling her to have Sloane free. After Sloane make her way back to Zeth, everything stat getting more complicate, they are still searching for Lacey, and they gone do everything to find her, Sloane finally gets the truth from her sister, now she understand why her sister did what she had to do, Zeth pays a visit to Pippa seen her as a Doctor, and Pippa agree to help him out, things start to become more clear, and Zeth start facing his nightmare. I love the way how Zeth is with Sloane, love it how he will kill anyone who would tried to hurt her, love it how protective he is of her, and love it even more how he face his fear of sleeping in the same bed as her, I love how Sloane is always their for him and how she won't leave his side, love it that she will do anything to make him happy and protect him too, and the Sex Scene are just Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book, and this series, I love it how you could start reading a book and the chemistry is right their from the star and that is what Author Callie did in this series from the first book. The chemistry of Zeth and Sloane was; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HEAT Vol. 1: Master Chefs: Heat Series - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kailin Gow Page; Review: Wow really I cant believe that's how it end it, I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, still cant believe that's how it end it, I cant wait to read the following book, I am gone keep this short since it is a short story and don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Bobby, he just move to Paris to study at a CULINARY INSTITUTE, he was suppose to take things series, but what he really wanted to do was to make plan a different girl for a different night, but that changes when he goes for a night out, he drink something that its making him feel sick and seen double, that's when he got out of the club and tried to call his sister, but his phone when dead, he found himself walking and not knowing where he was going, that's when he ran right into a female, that he identified her as an angel, after that night he woke up at his sister place, not knowing how he got their, after he promise them that he will get his act together, it was time for his first day at the school, after having half of the girls following him around, once he turn the corner he ran right into the one person that he identified as his angel. That's when he learn her name is Lilly, Lilly was surprise to see Bobby again after she though she will never see him again, but things started to change the moment that they found out that he Bobby was the student and Lilly was the teacher. I love the way how Bobby and Lilly are with each other, I love the Sex Scene, love it how they both had feeling from the begging. Author Kailin Gow THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this Amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Devil Hills eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sarah Darlington Page; Review: HOLY SMOKE I just finish reading this book, and I love it, Love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I have to say that this is the second book that I read from this Author, and I am loving her style of writing, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Noah, Noah and Ellie had being best friends since HIGH SCHOOL, now they are business partner, and they are house mate, but they like to spend time at Ellie parents house, that's where they are now playing a game and drinking, when Noah decide to use the bathroom so did Ellie, that's when she took the down stare bathroom, and left Noah taking the bathroom in the third floor, but what he never expected was for him to walk in that bathroom, and find Ellie little sister Georgie, that night scare the hell out of him, and it change his life. Now four month later Georgie is on her way back home, she seem to be a little better, but she don't know how what she did, not only change her life but the rest of her family as well, while everyone is waiting for Georgie to show up for the movie, her mother tell everyone that she felt asleep, after everyone had gone to bed, Georgie when to take a shower in the down stare bathroom, she also when to sleep in the guestroom, but what she was not expecting was to find Noah sleep in the bed, Noah woke up to be surprise to find Geogie their, they decide to share the bed, but what they did not expected was to have feelings for each other, and for Noah to start breaking his own rules, and for Georgie to start feeling alive again. I love the way how Noah is with Georgie, I love how much he care for her, and how he lose control when he is with her, love it how Noah would do everything to make her happy, I love how Georgie acts around Noah, and how she is always their to listen to him, and I love the sex scene. I really love and enjoy reading this book, and cant wait to read what will happen next, Author Sarah Darlington THANK YOU for introducing me to this wonderful characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockstar Daddy (Decoy Series Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's K.T Fisher Page; Review: OH WOW I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Kendal, Kendal is a single mother only cause she chose to be, Kendal and Jax where a happy couple, Jax is the lead singer of the rock band Decoy, while Kendal was with Jax his band was about to get sign and his dream was about to come true. Kendal was happy with Jax but everything change the minute she took a test she knew what she needed to do. Now four years later and Jax band is famous, Kendal is racing her son alone, she does hair style for a living, but every day she regret what she has done, Now after a world tour finish Jax is ready to go back to his home town, but what he was not expecting was to find out that, Kendal is a single mother, he cant believe that she is raising her son without the help of the father, that's when things start getting complicated, will Kendal tell him the truth of whose the father of her son. I really love and enjoy reading this book, and now I am so ready to read the second book, Author K.T. Fisher THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockstar's Girl (Decoy Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's K.T Fisher Page; Review: WOW WOW I just finish reading this book, and I have to say that I am loving this series, I am loving the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The second book picks right up where the first book ( Rock Star Daddy ) end it, if you haven't read it you need to get to it. The story begging with Kendal, when she left Sophie house after the wedding, after she scream at Jax what he wanted to hear, one of the girl drove Kendal back home, as soon as she got in the house and was getting ready to take a bath her phone alert her of a new text, that was Jax asking if he could still go over for that chat. When Jax got to Kendal house he was pissed off and angry, but when he got to see how Kendal was his anger when away a little, when he seen the picture of Kendal and their son Finley, that made Kendal feel worst, that's when Jax ask her why she decide to tell him the truth, that's when Jax knew that he as gone fight to get his girl back and get to know his son Finley. I really love how Jax and Kendal are with each other, love the relationship that Jax has with Finley, and love how they are as a family. Now I cant wait to read Leo and Tanya story, Author K.T. Fisher THANK YOU for this awesome characters and this amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockstar's Angel (Decoy #3): Decoy #3 (Decoy Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's K.T Fisher Page; Review: WOW I just finish reading this book, and I have to say that I am loving this series, I love the characters, and love how the book end it, I have to say that this book got me mad in some part, but I love every single minute of it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. I love how this book turn out, This is Leo and Tanya story, but we also get to read more about Kendal and Jax. Tanya met Leo one night that she when to see them play with Kendal, she introduce them and Kendal warn her not to fall for him, but she did not listening at all, one night after a gig Leo and Tanya hook up, and after that night they kept seen each other, but Tanya wanted to keep it a secret, into one night something happen that change their life, Leo made a comment and Tanya took it the wrong way, now four year later and Leo is back in town, and trying to talk to Tanya but she won't give him the time or date, so what they keep doing to themselves is playing the little game of who will get the other jealous. That's when Leo had enough and decide to talk to her whether she like or not, that's how Tanya know that her life if about to change once again. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love the way how Leo and Tanya are with each other, love it how Leo fight for her, Author K.T. Fisher THANK YOU for this awesome series, and this amazing characters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost Until You (Until You Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.R. Grant Page; Review: WOW I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turned out to be, I have to say that this book had me crying like a baby, and mad at some part but I love every single minute of it, I have to say that their is so much drama going on in this book, I couldn't put the book down when I started reading it, and I did not wanted to finish reading it, that's how much I like the book, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. This is the story of a married couple, they are a happy married couple and are parents too, this is the story of Jazz and Brax, they met the day that Jazz graduated high school, Jazz didn't have a family, she grow up in different house Jazz don't know what the love of a family is, but all that changes the moment that one of her friends introduce her to his family, that's when she met Brax. Brax was older then her, and his was in collage, after meeting Jazz for the first time, he couldn't get her out of his head, after that night he found himself going back to her house, he asked her out and she agree, after they had their first date they where not able to stay away from each other. Now they are married and have a beautiful daughter, Brax have his own company, and Jazz have her own studio, they are happy until their friend, told her that he could tried and find out where her biological mother is, she agree to it but the day that he came with answer, that's when her world became up side down, and everything started to go down the hill, will they fight for the love they have, or will they let their marriage come to an end. I love the way how Brax is with Jazz, I love it how he don't give up on her, and the love that he have for Jazz and his daughter, I love it how he fight for her, I love how Jazz have being through so much and she keep fighting, and how it just make her stronger, and love it the love that they have for each other. I really love and enjoy reading this book, and now I cant wait for the second book, Author J.R. Grant THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing wonderful love story love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ice (Regulators MC Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Chelsea Camaron Page; Review: WOW I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, but of coursed what can I say I love to read anything that Author Chelsea writes. I also love me a great MC book, I did not wanted to finish reading this book, I was so hooked up on it that I couldn't put the book down, that's how much I love it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Ice ( A.K.A. ) Brett, he is the president of the Regulators MC, he is a father to a teenage daughter, thinking that his daughter Brooke was not going to be home, was a mistake when he heard her voice from walking in on him, while he was in a compromise situation, Ice couldn't believe what just happen. On the other side of town was Morgan she is an investment banker, she like to stay at home, she don't like to be late, and she tried everything to be perfect, but that'st how her parents raise her, they tried to make her the perfect daughter, Morgan have two sister Madyson is the middle child, and its the one that stand up to her parents, into she gets kick out of her house, that's when Morgan take her in, Madyson and Brooke are best friend and they end up doing things that they are not allow too. That's when something happen to Madyson, and that's when Brooke decide to called her father Ice, that is the night that Morgan get to see Ice, That's the time that Ice gets to realized that Morgan is getting under his skin, after few month past by Morgan seen some improvement on her sister, until the night that she did not get home, that's when she stared to worried, but everything change the night that she end up at her best friend job, going out of her mind what she did not expected was to find Ice their, that's when she told him what was happening, will the make a truce and tried to be friends, will Morgan accept Ice help. I love the way how Ice and Morgan are with each other, I love Ice bad attitude and how over protective he is of those he care about, I love Morgan attitude and how she stand up to Ice, love it how she will do anything for her sisters, I love how Morgan is with Brooke and love how great of a father he is. I really love and enjoy reading this book, and cant wait to read about Hammer story and Coal story, Authors Chelsea Cameron and Jessie Lanes THANK YOU for Introducing me to this amazing wonderful characters and this awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Mercy (The Dollhouse Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mary Martel Page; Review: HOLY SMOKE I just finish reading this book, and i love it, love the characters, and love how the book turned out to be, I did not wanted to finish reading this book at all, I wanted more this book had some action, and lots of drama, and I love every single minute of it, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Duchess, she just move into a new town few months ago, now she is about to open a bar, but what she did not know was that her neighbors was the Mercy MC, and she did not know that they have being keeping an eye out on her, when she was few days away from opening her bar she had place and ad looking for worker, that's when some member of the Mercy MC show up that's also when she knew that drama was around, that's also the day that she met Captain the MC president, after that day the guys knew that Duchess was different from the other woman that they knew. Will they claim her and her girls as one of them or will they stay away from her path. I love the character of Duchess, I love her bad ass attitude, love it how she could punch, cut, or kill without a second though, and how she protect and care for those that she love even though she don't show it. I love the way how Cap and Duchess are with each other, love how they don't hide nothing from each other, and love it how they will tried to be together, I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Mary Martel THANK YOU for introducing me to this Awesome characters and this Amazing book love it cant wait to read more of this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Off the Record - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's K.A. Linde Page; Review: Wow I just finished reading this book, and I have to say that I being waiting for a while to read this book, and I'm glad I did and love it now I'm ready to read the next book in the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stone: Single Dad Bad Boy Romance (Carolina Bad Boys Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Rie Warren Page; Review: WOW I Just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I have to say that this book had me laughing, I could't put the book down, I'm gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Josh Stone, his a mechanic and a single father, after his wife walked out on him and his son, Josh only focuses on his job and his child, but all that change away when his best friend Nickolas A.K.A. Nicky who is a writer, ask him to pretend to be his love ( Gay) Josh agree to do it, but what he was not expecting for was to meet Leelee on this trip, after Josh start to spend more time with Leelee they start to have feeling for each other, will Leelee forgive him after finding out the truth about Josh, Will Josh let her walk away from him or will he fight for her. I really love and enjoy reading this book, I love the way how Josh and Leelee are with each other, and love the banter that they have going on, and the Sex Scene are Hot. Author Rie Warren THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing book love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Declan (Wounded Heroes Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ava Manello Page; Review: WOW cant I just say that I love the way how Ava writes her story, I have read all the Severed MC books and the Strip teaser and strip back and I love them. But this book I love it even more, I am so glad that this is Declan and Holly story, this book made me cried in some part, and made me go AWW in other parts, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. If you had read the Severed series than you already met Holly, she is the Pres nice also Justice sister, also if you read Cowboy and Lucy story than you met Declan who is Lucy boss and the owner of the bar. I love it cause when I read of him in the Severed books I wanted to know what his story is, and let me tell you I am so happy that we get to get in his head and know whats going on. The story begging with Declan when his having one of his nightmares, and now his back home but he is feeling lost, and don't know what to do or how to feel, he think that he has fail his team and the guilt for don't let him move on, after one of his friend die, his best friend Cam find him and tell him to go on a trip with him to Severed to see an old friend of his, Declan agree to with him, but what he was not expecting was for him to feel right at home, and decide to buy the bar, that's when he get to see how things are, and that's when he get to meet Holly and have feeling for her, that's when he decide to give it a chance. I love the way Declan is Love it how he is always their for his friends, and love how hi is with Holly, I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Ava Manello THANK YOU for introducing me again to some awesome characters and this wonderful book love it and cant wait to read more of this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man Candy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jessica Ingro Page; Review: WOW I just finish reading this book and love it, even though their where some part that this book got me mad, at some point I wanted to strangle the female main characters. Just cause the way she was acting but than she grow on me, Now I love it that this was from the male point of view, cause I love it, love the way he thinks and love it that he goes for what he want, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Ben, his is working with a friend, when he see the woman that he being dream walk out of her car. One day on his lunch break he when to the restaurant, and order his sandwich after placing his order, he step away to let the other person order, but what he couldn't believe was that the person was the woman of his dream, after a small talk some guy came in and talk to her, that's when he knew that she was taking, that same day while his hanging out with his brother, his brother ask him for a favor to fill him in on his friend book sigh. He agree to go, while at the book sigh Merredith tell him that her cousin should arrive any minute to help out, but what Ben was not expecting was for that woman to be Rissa his dream woman. That's when they both knew that their life where about to turn up side down. I really love and enjoy reading this book, love the characters, Author Jessica Ingro THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome book and wonderful characters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil Seeker (Cycle Devils MC Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Clare Power Page; Review: I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I have to say that this book had me laughing, I love it how this boo tell you the story from both point of view, and how it SHOW you that things don't always go how you want them to go, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Kat, she just move to Florida from England, she loves to read books about bikers, she love art and she like to see how Biker world is different from where she comes from. She is loving her new life. Than theirs Backfire, his a MEMBER of the Cycle Devils MC, all he want's is to find a woman and get laid, his getting tire of the same thing, he want's something different. That's when Kat find herself at the store looking for something, and Backfire is looking for some paint, when he see Kat, after exchanging few words Backfire invite her to the party that the club is having, she AGREE to go but when the time get their and Kat is at the club house, she was never expecting for Backfire to be a patch member, and Backfire never expected to want a woman more than he want's Kat, after that first party Kat life start to change, and things start to happen will they make their relationship just a fling or will it become more. I really love and enjoy reading this book, love the way how Backfire and Kat are with each other, cant wait to see what will happen next, Author Clare Power THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome book and this amazing characters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Julian's List (The List Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Haleigh Lovell Page; Review: Wow I just finished reading this book, and I love it, love the characters and love how the book turned out to be. I'm gone keep this SHORT since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Julian, his at the job interview, that's when he meet Sadie, everyone at the office has a nickname for her, but she doesn't PAY attention to them, Sadie is a single mom and she is the one that keeping her family together. After few days of Julian working with Sadie he ask her out, and her response to him is no, Julian made it his mission to ask her out into she say yes, but when that happen what they where not expecting was for their life to change. This was a really sweet love story, I love how Julian and Sadie are with each other, love it how Julian act with her and how he show her that his not going nowhere, I love it how Sadie give her heart a second chance at love..And the Sex Scene Are Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Haleigh Lovell THANK YOU FOR introducing me to this awesome book and this amazing characters love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reclaimed (A Knights Rebels MC Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's River Savage Page; Review: Wow just finish reading this short story, and love it, I am gone keep this short since is a short story I don't want to give anything away. I love this series is if you read the first book in the series is about Nix and Kadence, and how they met and what they when through to be together, now this book is about them two. Reclaimed is about Nix and Kadence, and what they are going through, after having the baby Kadence find herself in a dark place, she is filling guilt, scared, angry, and wanting to cried all the time, she is pushing Nix away and she is feeling like she failing to be a good mother and wife, she won't talk to no one, and Nix don't know what to do he is afraid to push her to hard, he don't like it when he find her with a blank stared, and his afraid she would do something to hurt her self, that's when he knows that enough is enough, and he needs to push her all the way for her to break down and admit that she needs help, will they survive this stage in their life, or will things gets worst between them. I really like and enjoy reading this book, love reading more about Nix and Kadence, Author River Savage THANK YOU for this awesome series and this amazing characters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot in the Saddle: A 4 book set of hot alpha cowboys - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ciana Stone Page; Review: Have to say that I love me some cowboy love story and this series is one of the best love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Layers Trilogy Box Set (featuring prequel Dazzled; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lacey Silks Page; Review: Wow just finished reading this book and let me just say that this is one hot series I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Undefeated: A Step Brother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emilia Green Page; Review: I felt in love with this book from the first page, I love the characters and love how the book turned out to be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honored: An Alpha Mob Romance (City Series Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's B. B. Hamel Page; Review: WOW just finish reading this boo, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the boo turn out to be, I have to say that I too my time reading this book,cause I did not wanted to finish it, I wanted more, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Ellie, she is a teacher and she had a hard life, now that she's getting her life back on track, she love her job, and her dog, when one of her student got in trouble she was waiting to talk to the parent, but that end up being Liam, Now Liam grow up in the Mob world, and he did not now nothing beside that life, after meeting his brother teacher Ellie, he couldn't get her out of his head. One night when Ellie was waling her dog she saw something that she was not supposed to see. That's when they order Liam to eliminate the threat, he was all good for it, until he see who it was that's when he new he couldn't do it, that's when he knew that he had to do everything he could to protect and keep her safe. I love the way how Liam and Ellie are with each other, love the attitude that they have, and love it how strong Ellie is, love how Liam goes through everything to keep her safe, and how he fall for her, and the Sex Scene are Hot. Author B.B. Hamel THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome book and this wonderful characters love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stone Cold Bad: An Alpha Bad Boy Romance (Stone Brothers Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tess Oliver Page; Review: Had this book since it came out, and I just decided to read it, and I'm glad I did cause I felt in love with it, and love the characters; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor-Patient Confidentiality; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eme Strife Page; Review: Really I just finish reading this book, and I love it, but can't believe it left me hanging, I love the characters, and I want to read more about the series, once I started to read this book I couldn't put it down, and I did not wanted to finish it that's why I took my sweet time reading it, I am going to make this really short since I don't want to give anything away. This is the story of Ramona, she is a student at the collage of Wisconsin, she is studying for Vocal singer, she is the top in her class, but one Monday morning her day did not go well, her first class sucks do to some pain that she is getting on her chest, after her teacher told her to take her self to the campus clinic, she was their waiting for two hours, just to be told that she needed to get to another clinic, that's when she end up meting Doctor Dexter Frost the most handsome man she has ever met. I really cant say more since this was a short story, but I will love to continue reading this series, Author Eme Strife THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing book love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bound: The Pentagon Group, Book 3 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Rosemary Rey Page; Review: Wow I just finished reading this book, and I have to say that I didn't want to finished it, I felt in love with this series since I read the first book. And I took my sweet time reading this one, cause I knew it was the ending of the series, but I have to say that this was a great ending to the series, I love how the book turned out to be, and love the characters, this book is full of surprises and twist, it got me mad most of the time with the main male character cause of the way he was acting but I love every single minute of it. I'm going to keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story picks up right where the second book finished, With Perla being kidnapped, when Perla woke up she found herself on a jet with her hand tied up, but her biggest shock was to see who was seating in front of her, while on the net Perla was forming a way how to escape, the second surprised she got was when they told her that she had arrived to Dominican Republic, where her mother was born, the third surprised was when she met the owner of the mansion they had her captive, while all of this was going Matt was going crazy trying to find her, once Perla was out of danger, they send the company a fax informing that Perla was safe and will returned home on certain day. One she was home Matt and her relationship was being tested, Matt gave her ultimate time to make decisions, the truth started to come out and a news that turned Perla and Matt life upside down once again will they finally get their happily ever after. I love the way how Perla and Matt are with each other, love it that how Matt wants to control everything, Perla don't let him I love it how she stand up to him, and how they test each other out. I really love and enjoy reading this series, I wanted more Author Rosemary Rey THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome, amazing series and characters I love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heart of Stone: An Alpha Bad Boy Romance (Stone Brothers Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tess Oliver Page; Review: Have to say that I love the first book and after reading I wanted to read this book even more and I'm glad I did cause I love Amy and Hunter story more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE KINGSMEN MC COLLECTION: Books 1-4 - Kindle edition; Brand: Tara Oakes; Review: Wow just finished reading this series, and I have to say that I felt in love with the series , when I started reading the first book I couldn't put the book down, I love the characters, and can't wait to read the following book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hard; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sosie Frost Page; Review: Wow first book that I read from this author, and I have to say that I love it, love the characters and love how the book turned out to be, can't wait to read more of this author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kian - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tijan Page; Review: O.M.G. I just finished reading this book, and I love it, felt in love with from the very first page to the last, I did not want this book to finished, I wanted to read more about it, I love the story about Jordan and Kian, love what he did for to protect her, just love them I want more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: So Trashy: Bad Boy Next Door - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kelley Harvey Page; Review: Wow I have to say that I love this book, I was able to read the first one, and love the characters, and love how the second book turned out to be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where I Belong (Alabama Summer Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J. Daniels Page; Review: When I seen that the box. Series was on sale I knew I had to get, I'm so glad I got it, I just finished reading the first book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turned out, I will be reading it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When I Fall (Alabama Summer Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J. Daniels Page; Review: I just finished reading this book, and I am so in love with this series, now I can't seem to pick which book I love the most.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who's the Boss Now: Billionaire Romance (Managing the Bosses Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lexy Timms Page; Review: Wow just finished reading this book, and I love it, I felt in love with this series from the first book, and ever since I started reading book one I haven't been able to put them down, now I can't wait to read the next book in the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Week Fiance 2 (Four Week Fiance Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J. S. Cooper Page; Review: I just finished reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how it turned out to be, this is the second book in the series, I felt in love with the first book, but now can't seem to know which one I love more, I have to say that this book made me mad in some, and it made me cried but I love every single minute of it, I'm going to keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story picks up where the first book end it, with Mila agreeing with T. J, to be his fiance, T.J. know how Mila feels for him, while they where at a party T.J. ask her to move in with him, Mila was happy but at the same time she's afraid to read in to his feelings, T.J. didn't think that he could have Mila in his house, but what T.J. was not expecting was for Mila to start to make him feel things that he didn't know he have them, but what he was feeling so bad was cause of the secret tha he have, when that secret is out will it changed their life, Will their life be turned up side down. I love how Mila and T.J. are with each other, love it how Jealous T.J. gets when someone else tried to talk to Mila, love it how he spoiled her, and how he tried to protect her, love the way how Mila looks at T.J., love it how she tell him that she do anything for him, I love how intense their love is for each other, and what can I say the Sex Scene are Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Helen Cooper THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love At First Down; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sosie Frost Page; Review: When I seen the book I knew I had to read it and I'm so glad that I did cause I Love It, love the characters and love how the book turned out to be. Jack is a famous quarterback and Leah is his PR, Leah is always getting him out of trouble, every time that he get into it, but the last trouble that Jack gets in, he make sure to get Leah in with him, but what they both where to expecting was for the fake relationship to turn real. I really love this book I couldn't put the book down and I just wanted to read more love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heated Ride: Hellions Motorcycle Club (The Hellions Ride Series Book 7) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Chelsea Camaron Page; Review: Love it love it I just finish reading book 7 in the Hellions Ride series, and I love it I have read every single book in the series, and I have to say that I love them all, but I felt more in love with book, I read this book in less and than two hours, I couldn't put it down the book suck in right in, and I love every single minute of it, I am going to keep this short and sweet cause I don't want to give anything away. This is Ruben (Ruby) and Jenna (Vida) story, this two have being together for ever, Jenna has being in love with Ruby ever since she was nine year old, they have three kids that they love and do anything for them and keep them safe. Jenna and Ruby have been through so much, ever since they leave in Mexico, when the chance for Ruby and Julio, Jenna brother came to get out of Mexico and come to the united state they took it, but they left Jenna behind for two years while they get her here, after Jenna came over things started to change, and Ruben started to see her for what she is to him his Vida, his life. But after so many years together things start to change, and Ruby start to ask himself if that's it for his life, while he think that the passion and heat that he felt for his wife has turn off. Jenna know that their is something going on with Ruby, she know that they both change but when she ask him a question she was not expecting the answer she got, now everything between them is to tried to get that spark and heat back to life, will they get their happy marriage back. I love how Jenna attitude is, I love how strong she is and how she don't take crap from no one especially from her husband, love the way she is with her children's and the love that she has for them, I love how Ruby is with her how honest hi is, and the love that he has for her and the kids, love it how he get tried and prove how much he love is wife and her body, love it how protective of his family he is. I really love and enjoy reading this book, but what can I say I love everything that Author Chelsea Camaron writes. THANK YOU so much for giving me the chance to read and review one more awesome of your books and understand those amazing characters love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Ride (The Slayers MC Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tara Oakes Page; Review: When I receive a copy of the second book I new I had to get this book and read it. And I'm so glad that I read it, and love it now I'm ready to read the second book in the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Song: A Country Music Novella - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Casey Peeler Page; Review: O.M.G. I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I have to say that I am a big fan of Casey I love the way she writes, I am gone keep this short, since this is a short novella. This is the story of Belle, she is small town girl who love to sings, and now her dreams had come true, now she is on tour opening up for country music sexy mega star, Jake Bryant who is also had become one of her closer friends, after the last night of the concert, that they will get to have a break, Belle ask Jake to go home with her, Jake accepted but what they where not expecting was for things to get a little hot between them two, and for Belle to start seen her best friend Chase differently, the question is who will she choose. I really love and enjoy reading this book, Author Casey Peeler THANK YOU once again for introducing me to this amazing characters and this awesome book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Circle; Brand: Visit Amazon's Casey Peeler Page; Review: Losing Charley (Full Circle Book 1) First let me just say that this is the first book that read from this author. Just finish reading this book and I love it, this book grab my attention from the first page to the very last one. I couldn't put the book I did not wanted to finish it at all, I cant wait to read the next one. Let me just say that this book had me in a really good mood I just love it. Love the characters and really love how this book turned out to be. by just reading this book it gives you the filling that the book is so full of life. and it just want to make you be a part of the story. The story begging with Charlie, Charlie goes through a bad experience with her ex boyfriend, that's when she decide to move far away from her home to start college. Charlie loves to swim, she wants to experience collage the same way as everyone else once they are a fresh man, she end up being part of the swimming team, end up having some amazing friends that she knows they have her back when ever she need them, their is also the love of her, life and her best friend who is Cash Money, Cash has always being their for her on the good times and the bad times. Love how their is no secrets between Cash and Charlie, and how Cash knows everything about her, he knows when she is not ok, when she is happy, and most Important he knows how she truly feel for him, I just love Cash he is such a sweet heart with a temper, and he understand that Charlie wants to experience everything about collage, and that means Joe the one that she end up having a crush on but also turned out to be a friend that she get to trust and get to know him, but oh I was loving him into he gave me a surprise and that just change my mind about him. Love the girls from the swimming team and roommate from the second floor dorms, I love how they all get alone like a big family, I also love Charlie family and the relationship that she has with her parents and how they are always there for her. I really enjoy this book and love it now I just don't think I could wait for the next book. Finding Charley (Full Circle Book 2) This story picks up right where NO TURNING BACK left of. The night that Charlie find out how Jackpole Joe betrayed her, her world turned upside down, that was the night that she told the girls who Dylan really is, after that night she acted ad nothing has happened, when she got back home she told Cash $ and her sister Tessa and Piper the plan that she has to bring Dylan down, they all agreed and her plan started to take action. Let me just say; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden Rose (Wildflowers Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vivian Winslow Page; Review: Wow I just finish reading this book ad I love it, I love the way how this author writes, and I love the series. once I started reading the book I couldn't put it down, I wanted more of it if you read first books in the series Gilded Lily (Gilded Flower ). Than you met Alejandro and Rodrigo Cruz and know that their family is well know in the restaurant business, you also know that they have a sister Rosa Cruz well this is her story and I love every single minute of her point of view. I am going to tried and keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. Rosa Cruz had always wanted to follow her fathers foot step, she love being in the restaurants with her father, and he taught her everything she knew now she is ready to have her dream come true. To open up her own restaurant, but what she was not ready for was to agree with her brother about getting a chef who also happened to be her child hood friend. Eliseo (A.K.A.) Flaco when Eliseo met up with his friend Rodrigo and started talking, That's when he mention that Rosa was opening a restaurant and she was looking for a chef. Eliseo was not sure if he would go back to Miami where he grow up but knowing that he need a change he decided to give it a chance. After Rosa agree to hire him and he move back to Miami they started to get to know each other again, but what they where not expecting was for the attraction that they have for each other to start heating up in the kitchen. And for Eliseo past to come back into his life will the love that they have for each other be stronger than everything else. I love how Eliseo and Rosa are with each other, love it how Rosa don't put up with no one craps and stand up to her self love her attitude that she does what ever she want. Love Eliseo attitude love it how he could control what he feels and love it when he lose that control, love it how he don't hide his feeling and how he fight for what he want. And their Sex Scene are Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book, cant wait to keep reading more from this series special if is Eddie and Charo would love to read about them two. Author Vivian Winslow THANK YOU once again for giving me a chance to read and review your book love it and love the characters its one Awesome story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boxed Set: The King Trilogy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mimi Jean Pamfiloff Page; Review: O.M.G. I kept seen this series on Facebook and curiosity got the best part of me and I end up getting it. And I'm so glad that I did, I have to say that when it comes to paranormal books I'm so picky at, but I'm happy that I read this series, I couldn't put the book down, and at first I kept thinking what the hell is he and when I thought I had him figured out I get hit with a curve ball. But after I found out what he was I couldn't believe it. I really enjoyed reading this series if you want a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat this is the one now I can't wait to read Mack story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitcher's Baby eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Saylor Bliss Page; Review: I just finish reading this book and I have to say that I enjoy it, it was a good book like the characters and like how the book turn out to be. This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride, I am going to keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Lucas his a professional Pitcher. On the end of a baseball game he drove back home, a house he share with Aaron his best friend who also play baseball. But what he was not expecting was that once he got in his bed was to find another body in his bed and a crying baby. That's how he met Charlee, she is Aaron sister when she feels that their is some one in the bed with her she start screaming and end up waking the baby up, once she tell Lucas who she is she goes to the room that is going to be her. But the baby is now full on scream that's when Lucas picks her up and feel the love that he got for the baby. After that night they start to spend more time together and feelings start to begging with this too will their world get back to be put together or will they let their past control them. I enjoy reading this book, Charlee has being through so much as a child that she is still being hunted by her past. But Lucas seen right throw her and it tried to make everything worth for her. Author Saylor Bliss THANK YOU for giving me the chance to read this book love it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yours Completely; Brand: Visit Amazon's Krista Lakes Page; Review: Wow I read this book and I felt in love with it from the first page to the last one. This book got me angry, crying, and laughing at the same time and I love every single minute of it. I am going to keep this short and sweet since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Ella she is a maid at the Inn that belongs to her stepmother. But that's into her birthday which is six months away, but in the mean time she has to keep playing the maid and tried to please her stepmother. When ever she has a chance to scape she always end up in the barn, that's where she groom the two horses that she has, and that's her favorite place in the Inn but what she was not expecting was to meet the sexy good looking of Jace. Jace is part of the wedding that its taking place at the Inn. After Ella help him out to hide she couldn't get him out of her head, she kept thinking about the almost kiss, and now she think that's his the groom. O the other hand Jace cant stop thinking about Ella and his trying everything to keep running into her to spend more time. But things start to get complicate and their worlds start to go up side down, will Ella get to find her prince charming or will she let him go. I have to say that I love how Ella and Jace are with each other. Love it how Jace will tried everything to make her laugh and make her feel protective, Love it how Ella is always their to help him out, I love the chemistry that this two have and the love their sex scene. I really love and enjoy reading this book and cant wait to read more from this Author. Author Krista Lakes THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jarvis Boys: A Bad Boy Bundle - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sienna Valentine Page; Review: I have to say that I love the way this author writes, I just finished reading this book, and I love it. Love the characters and love how the book turned out to be; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unworthy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Elaine May Page; Review: Wow I have to say that this is the first book and then first time that I read and hear from this author. When I got the book I was intrigued by the title and I have to say that she gave this book the right title. I felt in love with the book from the first page to the very last one, love the characters and love how the book end it. The books is about a young woman that her mother never loved her or believe her, she has been verbally abusive and physically abused, all she wanted to do was to move away from her small town and better her life, when she seen that her life is going good she meets the handsome young man that turned out to be her boss and more than that. His the man that show her that she is Worthy of his love. I really love and enjoy reading this book and can't wait to read more books from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Damaged Hearts Duet: A Billionaire Love Story (Complete Box Set) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emily Krat Page; Review: WOW HOLY SMOKE, I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turn out to be, I have to say this book had me crying, mad, and laughing at the same time. I couldn't put the book down, and I wanted more this is a story about healing and trust, and second chances and finding your way, I just love the book, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Elizabeth, she is a young woman who is living in Moscow, she is working as an assistance, she move to Moscow after her parent death, she move in with her grandmother, but now for the last couple of years, she started to take care of her granny who became sick with Alzheimer, now she works to take care of her bills. Fears and Scars (Damaged Hearts, #2) Wow don't even know where to start, I have to say that when the author Emily ask me if I would like to read this book I agree too. I knew that I had to re-read the first one, and when I started reading the first book it reminded me why I felt so in love with the book. And after a while wondering what had happened to the rest of the story. Well now I am so glad that I read this one, I felt more in love with the characters and the book that I did not wanted to finish it I wanted more. Elizabeth ( LIz ) and Ryan love story continues, their love is put to the test, with that brings trusting, letting go of the fears and healing the broken hearts, the secrets are revels more truth are out and Ryan is trying to help with everything. Ryan is trying to protect Liz heart he don't want to keep seen her get hurts. Liz is seeking professional help talking about what she being through, its helping her out but how will she feels when Ryan goes and step his boundaries. Liz world is turn up side down once again will they ever find their happily ever after. I did say it was going to be different I wish I could write more but I cant. Cause I don't want to give anything away, in this story you will find all the answer that you did not have in the first book. I have to say I understand why Ryan did what he had to do. I love how Ryan and Liz are with each other, love it how protective Ryan is of Liz and how he will do anything and everything to keep her safe. I really love and enjoy reading this book. Author Emily Krat THANK YOU for introducing me to this wonderful and amazing characters and this awesome book love it. Now I would love to know if Nina and Mark would get their own story :) On the day that Elizabeth gets her first real assignment, she is; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel After Dark: The After Dark Billionaire Romance Series, Book #1 (After Dark Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kahlen Aymes Page; Review: Wow I couldn't put this book down, I been having this book for a while and I just finally got read it and I love it now can't wait to read the next book in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confessions After Dark: After Dark Series, Book 2 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kahlen Aymes Page; Review: Wow I'm so loving this series, I read the first book and love it, but now can say which book I love the most. But this book had me seating at the edge of my seat, with every chapter I read I couldn't guess what would happen next I love the story of Alex and Angel, love how passionate, loving, and carrying they are with each other,love it how over protective Alex is with Angel, now I can't wait to read the next book in this series love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HAMMER: Wolves MC (Riding With Wolves Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Faith Winslow Page; Review: Had to say that I enjoy reading this book, and love the characters, love Rachel attitude but love Sam attitude even more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GATOR: Wolves MC (Riding With Wolves Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Faith Winslow Page; Review: O.m.g. just finished reading this book and I have to say that I'm so loving this series, I love hammer story but I love this one even more love to read about Gator and how he was name I love it more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rogue: A Sexy Spy Thriller (Deadliest Lies) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Michele Mannon Page; Review: O.M.G. just finished reading this book and love it. This is the first book that I have read from this author and have to say that I am so glad that I read it. Love the characters and love how the book turn out to be. This book is funny Hot and Sexy it will keep you on the edge of your seat. I am going to keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begin with Kylie ( A.K.A.) Fireball. Kylie just turn twenty three and she on the path of getting revenge, after her father got kill on a drive by she got to see how her father die and she got to see who did it, after that day she decided to avenge her father death but everything change the day that she got chase by some stranger. That's how she met the Sexy Hottie of Jaxson. Jaxson is a mercenary and his about to completed another year in hell camp, his the player of the group the man whore he goes after what he want and what he want is Kylie. After being through so much everything changes in one day and both their lives are turn up side down now everything they could do is try not to kill each other will they get their happy ending. I love how Kylie and Jaxson are with each other love the chemistry they have from the start. Love it how strong and stubborn is Kylie and love it how she stand up for what she want and protect those that she loves. I love it how dark and sexy Jaxson is also how stubborn he is love it how determine he is when he wants something and how protective he get with those that he love. And what can I say the Sex Scene are Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book and cant wait to read the second book in the series. Author Michele Mannon THANK YOU for introducing me to this Awesome characters and this Amazing book love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total D*ck: A sexy romantic comedy with lawyers (Bad Bitch Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Celia Aaron Page; Review: Wow just finish reading this book and I have to say that I love it, love the characters and how the book turn out to bee I have to say that this book got me mad at some point but I love every single minute of it. I am going to keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. The story begging with Kennedy his a lawyer just like his two brothers, but Kennedy is good at what he does, That's why Scarlett ends up at his office only thing is that he thinks that she's just another woman. That's until she tell him who she work for and knowing how he is he takes the deal that she offers, but once they get more deep into the case the more danger they get into will they get their happy ever after. I love how Kennedy and Scarlett are with each other love it how she don't put up with his attitude and how she stand up for herself. Love it how Kennedy do things just to piss her off love it how protective he gets of her and the Sex Scene are Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book and cant wait to read more from this author. Author Christina Saunders THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome book and this amazing characters love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boxed Set; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mimi Jean Pamfiloff Page; Review: Wow just wow I have to say that this is the second series that I read from this author and I have to say that I love it. Love it from the first page in the first book to the last page in the third book. And let me just say that I couldn't put the book down I wanted more. Love the characters and love how the book end it love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Redemption of Roan (The Syndicate Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: Wow I'm so in love with this series. I can't get enough of it I'm so glad to read Roan story, I love the characters and love how this book turned out to be now I'm so ready for the next book in the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taming Blaze (Inferno Motorcycle Club Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sabrina Paige Page; Review: Wow this was so much fun to read I love it love the characters and love how this book turned out to be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Hundred & Thirty-Six Scars (The Devil's Own, #1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amo Jones Page; Review: Holy Smoke Love this book I couldn't put the book down. This book is so different from others book that I read, I felt in love with it from the first page to the very last one. This book has its little twist every time I though I got it figure out I got a curve ball throwing at me. I am going to tried and keep this short since I don't want to give anything away. Meadow has been through so much in life ever since she was four year old her father started to abuse her. But things worst after she turn twelve years old, all Meadow wanted to do was to end her life the suffering that she was going through, she wanted the pain to stop the day that she decided that she was going to end her life her dark angel show up. Beast grow up in a compound that they call the Army he was their since he was born. They train him to be a killing machine left him with no humanity at all. He was always trying to escape but always got caught until one day him and his best friend did make it out, that's when they show up at the westbeach where the Sinful Sin MC are that's when he met his father the Devils MC President after he met his father he new he needed sometime to himself that's how he end up at the same run down apartment as Meadow. After Beast safe Meadow he when back to his father and Meadow started to take back control of her life. After few years later Meadow was in a good place had a few close friends one of them grow up with the SS MC they when back to westbeach to stay for some time. That's when she saw Beast again for the first time and she finally was able to thank him. After Beast seen Meadow he knew he couldn't let her go and he knew he needed to have her that she was his no matter what. I love how Meadow and Beast are with each other, love it how protective and possessive Beast gets of with Meadow. I love it how Meadow acts with Beast and how comfortable she is with him, love the chemistry that they have going on with each other. And what can I say the Sex Scene are Hot. I really love and enjoy reading this book now I cant wait to read the second book in the series, Author Amo Jones THANK YOU for introducing me to this Awesome Characters and this Amazing book LOVE IT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Combust: A Devil Chaser's MC Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's L Wilder Page; Review: I really love and enjoy reading this series. I didn't want to finished reading this book, I wanted more I love the characters and love how this book turned out to be. I can't wait to read more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Ink (Wicked Ink Chronicles Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Laura Wright Page; Review: I been having this book in my library for a while and I finally decided to read it I like it the only thing is that it was short but I love the characters; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Hampton Sun SPF 15 Gel, 4 fl. oz.; Brand: ; Review: Yes, it is that time for sunscreen again, but note this product does not promote itself as a serious sun protection gel, rather it calls itself an SPF 15 Tanning Gel. That should alert you right there, this has pretty minimal protection. I liked the idea of it as I often get too lazy to slap thick white sunscreen on when I go outside, but figured I would be more likely to spray this light gel on before going out. It smells good and doesn't leave you feeling like you just put car oil all over your body, but I was hoping it would be a lot more natural. It's 3 main "protecting" ingredients are Octinoxate, Octisalate and Oxybenzone. Octinoxate and Oxybenzone block UVA rays by reflecting them, but they are also penetration enhancers that allow other chemicals to penetrate into your skin better. Oh yippee for that. I read that they are linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, and oxybenzone has been linked to cancer and harming the immune system.[...] I don't necessarily believe everything I read, but I am also not comfortable spreading penetrating chemicals over my body anymore. I guess it depends what you want to believe is good or bad for you these days. It is easy enough to do research on the computer and make your own decisions. This product clearly states what it is and what is in it. I think it is clear that it is not for fair skinned folk or people who think it will protect them all day out in the sun. Why complain it doesn't work like an SPF 30 when it doesn't claim it will? I like the way is smells and goes on, but I will keep looking for a more natural but effective product.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scott-Vincent Borba Anti-Fatigue 8 Hour SPF 29 Mineral Foundation Anti-Wrinkle Treatment and Compressed Treatment Mask; Brand: ; Review: I was pleasantly surprised to be able to give this mineral/cream foundation a try. For the last year I have been trying various powders and liquids to try and find one I really liked. At 50 years old, I have the lovely trifecta of slight rosacea, dark circles and visible pores. Not fun to try and hide. I have tried Smashbox, Estee Lauder, BareMinerals, DermaBlend, Hope in a Jar and a few others in powders and liquids. My favorite had been the Laura Geller balance and brighten face powder, but now I feel that this product with the mild moisturizing product in it, does a better job of blending onto the face. I found that liquids tended to highlight pores and get shiny after awhile. As for this product, Borba's Anti-Fatigue 8 hour mineral foundation, it does a great job. I suppose it is that hybrid between a powder and a liquid, the mixing of the 2 elements in the case gives it an easy to apply and stay on foundation. It is by no means a heavy makeup, but does enough to give the skin a healthy look while staying matte. It does not hide pores (nothing does!), but I think I can say it minimizes them, blurring their edges, while other foundations I have tried actually made them look bigger, who wants that?! The medium color is by no means dark, and I would imagine most people would use that unless you have very pale skin. I have no noticed any shimmer in it either. Applying with a good brush is a must, and although it is a bit costly, if it saves me experimenting with other lines, then I am happy to continue using it. I think it is also important that they DO NOT TEST ON ANIMALS. The SPF of 29 is also good to have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BURBERRY Weekend Eau De Parfum for Women, 1 Fl. oz.; Brand: ; Review: I am no perfume expert by any means and rarely purchase any. There are some perfumes that you can smell and right away your head starts to throb a bit from the odor. I was worried this might be one, but my first smell test of it showed that I didn't have to worry about that. It was very light and airy smelling...at first. I put some on my neck and wrists and forced my husband to sniff it and he approved. I then got in my car to drive, with windows up, and soon it became a much stronger smell and a little thicker in scent. I worried my workmates would get put off by it, but that proved not to be a problem. I really didn't even smell it much later on during the day, and alas, no one commented on it. I guess the lesson learned was to put on a bit less and do a more indirect spraying of the mist when putting it on. To me this seems like a pretty safe bet of a perfume purchase. It might not be someones favorite, but I don't think many people will hate it because it does come off as light and fresh smelling. The bottle is by no means eye catching, but I for one am appreciative of its wide base. Tall skinny bottles just get knocked over too easily, and don't get me started on cats and knocking stuff over.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BURBERRY Brit Rhythm Eau de Toilette Intense for Him, 3 fl. oz.; Brand: ; Review: I admit, I can't figure this scent out. I kept trying to find what the smells make me think of, and I suppose light musk white a hint of citrus is what resonates with me. From what I have read on another website, this is how they describe the smell, "Top notes are basil, verbena, cardamom and juniper berries; middle notes are leather, patchouli and styrax; base notes are cedar, incense and tonka bean.". I suppose that could be correct, it is unlike any scent my husband has and I am hoping he will like it. Of course, I have to like it too, which I do, but I don't think I love it. I imagine it will smell different when he wears it, so overall I feel it is pleasant. It is not a cloying, thick cloud of odoriferous scent. I also find it interesting in comparing how the eau de toilette smell is described, and to what ingredients are in it, and they are: Alcohol Denat. (SD Alcohol 39-C), Water, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Sutyl Metroxydienenzylmethane, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, BHT, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, CI 60730 (Ext. Voilet 2), CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 17230 (Red 33). I had my oldest teenage daughter smell it and she didn't really know how to describe it either, but she found it like-able also. I have a bottle of the essential oil of patchouli, so I compared it to that, and I can see a slight similarity, but thankfully the Burberry smells better than plain patchouli. And for the price, it better. My other daughter could still smell the cologne a few hours after I spray tested it and she said it was "okay". Kids these days! In all this is a unique smell for me, and will round out his collection of colognes. The bottle is quite fancy and manly too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: theBalm BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18, 2.15 fl. oz.; Brand: ; Review: Unexpectedly the best of my purchases. I went on a foundation binge awhile back. Started with Smashbox Halo and thought it was good. Tried Estee Lauder, the light and heavier versions, Philosophy Hope in a jar version, Miracle Skin, Tarte.....I was really never thrilled with any of them. Mostly they were too thick, heavy feeling, or I felt they were the wrong color even though a sales person "matched" me. I had to buy some foundation when I went on a trip and grabbed this on at a drug store. I was amazed right away how smooth and light it went on, but still covers up unevenness without making your face look like a pancake. And by golly, it was one of the cheapest purchases. I have since thrown away, what a waste, some of the expensive full bottles of foundation because after trying them several times, I hated the way they looked. The Balm is the only one that is almost empty and will get replaced. Even though it has moisturizer in it, I will still sometimes put a tiny drop of moisturizer in it and mix it up before applying with a makeup brush. Love this stuff. Bye bye expensive stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Julep Lip Gloss; Brand: ; Review: As far as lip glosses go, this one is a lot less stickier than others I have tried. The test is when the wind blows your hair on your lips. With some glosses, the hair gets really stuck and then when you remove it, you have lip gloss on your hair. With this Julep brand, hair would still stick to it, but it wouldn't feel like glue and would not coat my hair. I know, kind of gross, but that's how it is. It has a pretty good smell and doesn't taste awful. It says it is paraben and sulfate free, and the company claims it does not test on animals. It still has a long list of chemical names in its ingredient list, all of course okayed by the FDA and such. That should make you feel warm and cozy. It is hard to find lip products that are not full of things I would rather not ingest. I think the product looks good on, this is a subtle color, I am over 50 (barely), and didn't think it looked awful or that it bled around my lips. It is nice overall, but I think I would stick with glosses where the first ingredients (hydrogenated polyisobutene, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer) are not chemical derivatives.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: bliss Empowder Me Buildable Powder Foundation; Brand: ; Review: Well, I received the "Natural" color of this product, and from the picture, it looks pretty normal, but I clearly don't have what they consider natural skin tone. I tried using it dry first and it seemed almost too powdery, did not really go on smoothly, at least not as nicely as some other powders I use. Then I tried using it with a damp brush as one might do with a liquid foundation. As I was putting it on, it reminded me of Trump in his early campaign, that orange-ish color that showed up on his face when he was on TV. I can't say I was particularly enthralled with that look on me. I brushed it on to a thin layer and it covered well enough, but then I felt I should put another layer of a different powder/color on so as to look more like myself. Perhaps with the right color, I would have been more pleased, but I didn't feel this product was superior to other makeup products I had, so I will stick with what I know works. (i.e. love the Laura Gellar and Lancome foundations). I do have older skin, and I didn't feel it did a lot to make me look younger. I would be leery of buying this without being to actually test it, as the color was not what I expected from the picture.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: bliss Mad About Smooth Smoothing SPF 15 Mineral Primer, 1 fl. oz.; Brand: ; Review: A primer with a sunscreen in it sounds very nice. I have tried quite a few primers, but this is the first one I have used that comes out looking white, like a regular lotion. It is thick enough to spread over the face with your fingers, whereas others I have to use a brush application to apply as they are more of a gel/liquid. This is a very smooth, slick feeling primer, and I do feel it fills in those pesky pores in my face and makes my skin look better and smoother. It does leave the slightest white tint from the sunscreen, but with either powder or liquid foundation, that was covered over. It has no offending odor to it either. But yes, that cap they decided to put on it. Who's idea was that? Mine doesn't seem to cause a mess like others have experienced, but the primer does not come out as easy as it should. Not a deal breaker in my book, but it wins no points. I prefer this primer over my several Smashbox ones that don't seem to leave my face looking smoother. I would place this on the same level as a new Lancome LaBase primer I have that also fills in pores nicely, without irritation. Still, for the summer and when I am outside, I would choose a primer that has some sunscreen in it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ORIBE Glaze for Beautiful Color, 5.9 fl. oz.; Brand: ; Review: I had no idea what to expect from this product. I have used it once a week, as suggested, for 4 weeks and can't say I have seen any remarkable difference. It might make my hair feel a bit smoother, as I do not have straight hair, rather fine wavy hair that is naturally gray, but cheaper moisturizing products that I apply to damp hair do the same job. I colored my hair and used this, but again, I didn't notice more shine, or enough to justify the cost. I would consider it a good conditioner, but would not purchase again unfortunately.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: StriVectin Multi-Action Restorative Cream, 1.7 oz.; Brand: ; Review: Being over 50, I don't have youthful glowing skin anymore. It is actually flaky in spots and is sun damaged unfortunately. I can put cream on my face at night and wake up with my skin looking dry, particularly around my nose. I have been using pure hemp oil mainly, as that is said to be the least pore blocking natural oil, and I do like the hemp oil, but sometimes want to vary it up. I put this cream on at night, and woke up with smooth skin, no flaking, and my face didn't feel like it was slathered in thick oil like some creams can do. As for the long term effects of this cream, I truly would not expect much from any cream other than to moisturize. It goes on easily, absorbs quickly and doesn't make you look shiny. Very little odor. It is costly, but you do get a good amount of cream that will last, especially if you only do it at night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Luxury_Beauty |
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Title: Cookies; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Krouse Rosenthal Page; Review: Love the messages in this book. Great service and fast delivery! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Cookies: Sweet Little Lessons on Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Krouse Rosenthal Page; Review: Great book! Can't wait to read it to my grandkids. Super fast delivery! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Orphan Keeper; Author: Visit Amazon's Camron Wright Page; Review: Best book I've ever read. I couldn't put it down. And to know I live in the same city as the character and the adoptive parents made it even better. I never knew the story until now. Amazing book...I highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horrible Harry and the Hallway Bully; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzy Kline Page; Review: This was a fun surprise to buy for my granddaughter when she told me what her favorite books were. So I bought her 3 of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Weird School Daze 12-Book Box Set: Books 1-12; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Gutman Page; Review: My grandson is going to love these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jockey Women's Activewear Drawstring Bermuda Short; Brand: ; Review: perfect for a small framed woman; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's W550V1 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I work on concrete floors all day, and these shoes are very comfortable. I put them on the first day and have worn them everyday since. These are great for warehouse environment!!!!! Love them!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 517 Bootcut Jean; Brand: ; Review: these were darker than the picture, but I love the way the fabric feels, it's very soft for denim. the fit was just as I expected. I have bought 2 pairs of the 550s before, and they both fit differently. these 2 were exactly the same; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 517 Bootcut Jean; Brand: ; Review: these were darker than the picture, but I love the way the fabric feels, it's very soft for denim. the fit was just as I expected. I have bought 2 pairs of the 550s before, and they both fit differently. these 2 were exactly the same; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 517 Bootcut Jean; Brand: ; Review: these were darker than the picture, but I love the way the fabric feels, it's very soft for denim. the fit was just as I expected. I have bought 2 pairs of the 550s before, and they both fit differently. these 2 were exactly the same; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Scoop-Neck Tank Top; Brand: ; Review: way too large for the size; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harley-Davidson Women's Jocelyn Boot; Brand: Harley-Davidson; Review: I wish the heel was a little smaller, but the boot is great. They do fit a little large, but I wear thick socks so it's fine for me; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: tees geek T Shirts Funny How to Pick Up Chicks Men's T-Shirt; Brand: tees geek; Review: bought this for a friend who has started raising chickens. He absolutely loves it and wears it often!!!! Great purchase!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harley-Davidson Women's Flora Vulcanized Shoe; Brand: Harley-Davidson; Review: love them. fit was perfect!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGG Women's Akadia; Brand: ; Review: just didn't work for my feet; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 24" Inch Extra Long Handled Shoehorn; Brand: Shacke; Review: perfect for the elderly or someone with back problems to put their shoes on with ease; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 569 Loose Straight-Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: not your average Levi. The material is very thin but extremely comfortable. I bought another pair, but a size smaller in the waste for a better fit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's WT510V3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I work in these, but around the seam on top, it rubs my foot a little. hoping after wearing them a while, this will stop. well made shoe; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: USB3.1 to eSATA Adapter Support Port Multiplier for JMicron Chipset Enclosure - DATOptic eS3U31; Brand: DATOptic Inc; Review: I have a multi-drive eSata enclosure that was connected to a Mac Pro. The Pro died and all my photos and videos were on the external backup drive. I have been trying to find a way to get my data back to my Mac Mini to no avail until this adapter came along. Not only does it allow me to access the drive enclosure, it shows all 5 drives where the other adapters only show 1. I have recovered all my files and backed them up to a enclosure that has multiple port styles " USB3, eSata, Firewire 400, Firewire 800, " so I have the ability to attach them to computers that don't have eSata. The adapter did not require any driver on the Mac running Mountain Lion. You do have to have the drive powered up and plug in the eSata to the adapter BEFORE plugging the adapter into the USB 3.0 port on the computer. Everything popped up quickly and data transfer is fast. Apple refuses to have external eSata ports and this is a perfect fit for macbook's, mini's, and Imac systems. I would highly recommend this adapter for computers that don't accept a expansion card and need eSata! Thanks for saving my data and Sanity!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 2GB Class 4 SD Flash Memory Card- SDSDB-002G-B35 (Label May Change); Brand: SanDisk; Review: Great price and works great in Game camera for stills and video; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme 32GB UHS-I/U3 Micro SDHC Memory Card Up To 60MB/s Read With Adapte-SDSDQXN-032G-G46A [Older Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Great cards for the Gopro 4 hours at HD 1080 24; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoPro Hero 4 Battery by Limefuel Replaces GoPro Wasabi Smatree; Brand: Limefuel; Review: 4 hours recording and am out of 64Gig memory and still have just under half the battery remaining. Baddest batteries on the planet!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kupton Memory Card Case Water-Resistant Shockproof Carrying Case Protector; Brand: Kupton; Review: Great fit and finish, holds cards securely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Getagadget Huge See-Thru Mesh Beach Tote Bag…; Brand: Getagadget; Review: HUGE BAG plenty of space for two beach towels plus other things; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Girls Womens Celebrity Multi Floral Print Ladies Bodycon Midi Dress; Brand: Crazy Girls; Review: Not Bad good Material, wish straps were thicker; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: COCOSHIP 50s Retro Tie Front Bikini Set Floral Print Halter High Waist Ruched Swimsuit(FBA); Brand: COCOSHIP; Review: The top was a lil small but I still liked it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buenos Ninos Women’s Ice Silk Batwing Sleeve Beach Dress; Brand: ; Review: I didn't expect it to fit this small but it was still cute I used it as a top more then a dress; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: COCOSHIP Retro Metallic Anchor Top Nautical Sailor High Waist Bikini Swimsuit(FBA); Brand: COCOSHIP; Review: I liked the fit I'm 5'4 198lbs hope that helps; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COCOSHIP 50s Retro Navy Blue Aqua Polka Dot One Piece Pin Up Monokinis Swimsuit(FBA); Brand: COCOSHIP; Review: Love this swim suite, did wonders for my cleavage will buy again in different colors; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Mai Chau Valley View; City: Mai Chau Hoa Binh Province; Review: we had trouble with our bicycles and the manager managed, that we got a special tool sent from Hanoi per bus to us!! He phoned some guy he knew in Hanoi who went to get the tool for us and send it to Mai Chau (4h bus ride), so we didn't need to go back to Hanoi. What a service! The staff was extremely polite The breakfast is very good, you can choose as much as you like. The location is nice overlooking rice paddies The rooms are fantastic and compared to other hotels in Mai Chau inexpensive There is complementary fresh fruit and water in your room every day. The manager has good advice on bicycle and hiking trips in the area and will draw you a map. The food for dinner is good and reasonable priced. We enjoyed our time here a lot! Thank you again for the incredible service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Eden Guesthouse; City: Soppong Mae Hong Son Province; Review: ++ fantastic food at reasonable prices + very nice location on the river with pool and chill out lounge and lots of plants + friendly owner who speaks thai english and german - 800 baht simply too much for fan room with plenty of moscitoes. 500 or less would be adequate; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Piya Guest House; City: Mae Hong Son Mae Hong Son Province; Review: ++Clean and modern bungalows ++free saeco coffee all day long in nice "living room" +++ very friendly and helpful owner family ++ clean and modern pool +good location - 700 baht per bungalow a bit on the high side negotiations not possible; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Posada del Caminante; City: Puerto Villamil Isabela Galapagos Islands; Review: Room is clean but very basic and overprized. We paid 15 each and it didnt matter if you were 3 in the same room. Hotel sandrita has rooms for 10 dollar each. Location is off the main drag 5 min walk from the centre. Clothes smelled severely after Laundry. Don lauro states he doesnt get any money from tours or transport which is of course ridiculous. Youll get lower prices directly at the snorkeling. Taxi to the port is regularly 1 or 2 dollar in total. When don lauro calls it it is 2 dollar per person in our case 12!!!!!!! Only cool thing was hammocks and free oranges and the fact that germany won the wc when we were there. Check other hotels eg sandrita. For sure better value; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rubby Hostal; City: Mindo Pichincha Province; Review: Very nice wooden rooms. Norma is extremely friendly, helpful and can arrange very good bird watching tours. Breakfast is included and good. Location is a 5min walk but very quiet. Room was 13-15 dollar per person. The view from balcony is magnificent. Lovely children and dog; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaska Wasi B B; City: Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley Cusco Region; Review: went there because the location at the plaza is great and the room seemed ok. positive first: ++ location + friendly peruvian cleaning lady + clean room here comes the truth: --- owner is a young arrogant spaniard who refuses to speak spanish to you although his english is definitely worse than your spanish. when we paid the next morning with a 100 soles bill he was reluctant to accept it and proposed we should get it changed in the street. I told him, he should get it changed since he had no change. He refused and pulled out all the coins he owned and ended up giving us 44 Soles in about 1kg of coins. Seriously?? --- owner's wife didn't even say "good morning" and was also very arrogant -- price was 56 Soles and there was no discount if you didn't have time to have breakfast -- owner talked loudly until very late and you could hear everything because the room had no isolation whatsoever -- no warm water during the day - room smelled badly; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hospedaje Las Bromelias; City: Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu Sacred Valley Cusco Region; Review: +++ very friendly manager and his wife who tried to solve all our problems (eg gave me his USB charging device) ++ great location close to the main plaza to the left hand side of the church (and the post office) ++ quiet at nighttime ++ reliable fast WIFI and hot water ++ 40 Soles for a clean, big room (in Aguas Calientes a bargain!) + place for our bicycles at nighttime o flat TV without cable TV (not interested) - towels not included; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Estrellita; City: Cusco Cusco Region; Review: +++ affordable prices (40 soles including breakfast for a double room) in a +++ great location +++ lovely owner family (three brothers - one nicer than the other) ++ setting with the patio + included breakfast (bread - butter - jam - coffee - egg) + place to store bicycles or suitcases when you do a trip + plenty of information on trips to Machu Picchu, restaurants, etc. + great french bakery nextdoor / shared bathrooms - nothing really; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostel Colonial; City: Colonia del Sacramento Colonia Department; Review: We didn't stay there, but they stored our bags there for a day while exploring the city and were very friendly. The patio also seemed very nice and there was free coffee, so I guess recommended. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: One Piece Box Set: East Blue and Baroque Works, Volumes 1-23; Author: Visit Amazon's Eiichiro Oda Page; Review: Absolutely Fantastic series !! Everyone should read !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Piece, Vol. 24; Author: Visit Amazon's Eiichiro Oda Page; Review: Amazing series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neferet's Curse: A House of Night Novella (House of Night Novellas); Author: Visit Amazon's P. C. Cast Page; Review: Great Book !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyblade, Vol. 14 (Beybland); Author: Visit Amazon's Takao Aoki Page; Review: GREAT !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Revealed: A House of Night Novel (House of Night Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's P. C. Cast Page; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hold Me (Twist Me) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Zaires Page; Review: This is such an Amazing conclusion to the 3 book series!! Once again Anna Zaires did an incredible job!! Would recommend this series 100000 time over!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cable Matters 2-Pack, Gold Plated 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable in Black 3 Feet; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: I have a Belkin cable that I paid 20$ for and these are almost identical to them. Work great!! I like that it's a two pack one for each car. Thanks again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arlo - Wireless Home Security Camera System | Indoor/Outdoor | 2 camera kit (Discontinued); Brand: Arlo Technologies, Inc; Review: Great camera with great wide angle when positioned right. Yeah you have to play with the settings a little. When you have the right settings its really worth every penny. Thanks Arlo; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shure EABKF1-10S Small Foam Sleeves (10 Included/5 Pair) for E3c, E4c, E5c, E500PTH, i3c, i4c & SE Earphones (Black); Brand: Shure; Review: Work great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tenergy Propel 3V CR123A Lithium Battery, High Performance CR123A Cell Batteries PTC Protected for Cameras, Flashlight Replacement CR123A; Brand: Tenergy; Review: They drained way to fast.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apple iPad 2/3/4 Case, CINEYO(TM) 360 Degree Rotating Stand Case Cover with Auto Sleep; Brand: Cineyo; Review: Fell face first and shattered the screen.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics UV Protection Lens Filter - 82 mm; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Work great. Can't beat the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOAZOE Leather Hand Grip Strap for Canon EOS T5i T4i T3i 60D 70D 5D Nikon D7200 D7000 D600 D800 D90; Brand: TOAZOE; Review: Works great with canon t3i and Nikon d3400.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPad 2/3 / 4 Case, Hocase Rugged Slim Shockproof Silicone Protective Case Cover for 9.7 iPad 2nd / 3rd; Brand: Hocase; Review: Looked great for kids. Toy story colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Screen Protector for iPad 2 / iPad 3 / iPad 4, GARUNK Tempered Glass Screen Protector [9H Hardness] [Crystal; Brand: GARUNK; Review: Great protection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FM Transmitter, Otium Bluetooth Wireless Radio Adapter Audio Receiver Stereo Music Tuner Modulator Car Kit with USB; Brand: Otium; Review: Pretty good if you don't have anything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace of Slates 360 Degree Rotating Stand Case for iPad 4 Retina Display, iPad 3 and iPad 2; Brand: Ace of Slates; Review: Pretty clean looking with white face iPad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BlueBeach HB-69 lens hood for Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55 mm VR II Lens; Brand: BlueBeach; Review: Did not fit my Nikon D3400 camera. I had to return it .; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ESR Urban Premium Folio Case for iPad Mini 4, [Multi-Stand View; Brand: ESR; Review: Fits really good. Gotta love it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hussar Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Sports Earphones with Mic, IPX7 Waterproof, HD Sound with Bass, Noise Cancelling, Secure; Brand: Hussar; Review: Sounded OK but they started to hurt after wearing them after an hour. Had to return them.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: LANMU UNO R3 Board ATmega328P ATMEGA16U2 Compatible With Arduino UNO R3; Brand: LANMU; Review: One worked one didn't. I had to return one. The current one goes off and on. I have to reboot almost everyday. It goes offline.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red 9ft Gold Plated Design 3.5mm Male to 2.5mm Male Car Auxiliary Audio Cable Cord Headphone Connect Cable for; Brand: able; Review: Works perfect!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kuzy - Rubberized Plastic Case for Older MacBook Pro 15.4" (Model: A1286) with DVD Drive Glossy Display Matte Cover; Brand: Kuzy; Review: Works great and looks great too!! I recommend the frost really looks nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Shoeslulu 20-59" Premium Round Waxed Canvas Shoelaces Bootlaces; Brand: Shoeslulu; Review: I have these on a pair of dark brown chukkas and I get compliments every time I wear them. they are a nice waxed lace that can be tied in a tight knot that will not slip or untie itself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: US Military G.I. Leather Trigger Finger Cold Weather Mittens Size Medium; Brand: USA; Review: these aren't the most comfortable things you will put on your hands but they are the warmest that I've found. the leather palm is surprisingly soft and supple which provides good grip on whatever your holding. the wool liners are very warm however the extra finger is not well patterned and can cause discomfort.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Heusen Mens Dress Shirts Regular Fit Oxford Solid Button Down Collar; Brand: ; Review: this shirt was made for a man with an unhealthily large gut and arm fat. It is made from a stiff oxford material that makes you feel like your mom is dressing you up for church.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's 5-Pack Sports-Inspired Boxer Brief; Brand: Hanes; Review: these are decent quality, i wish they would offer normal colors though. the hem of the legs has no elastic so if you have large thighs they will constrict; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plaid Blanket Scarf Women Big Square Long Scarves Warm Tartan Checked Shawl; Brand: Dimore; Review: this thing is huge. I've used it as a blanket. everyone needs one in their life; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cap-sac Fanny pack hat for your Head - Nylon Cap with Zipper Pocket and Adjustable Closure; Brand: Cap-sac; Review: my roommate puts his toothbrush in it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberty Bags Amanda Canvas Tote - Natural - OS; Brand: Liberty Bags; Review: good quality bag for a good price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JANE STONE Fashion Pendant Necklace Leaf Y Shaped Statement Jewelry Women Girls; Brand: JANE STONE; Review: My girlfriend likes the necklace. It isn't high quality, but its nice for a piece of fashion jewelry; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mizuno Men's Wave Lightning Z BK-SL Volleyball Shoe; Brand: ; Review: these are the best volleyball shoes around. they're lightweight, the heel is the right hight to put weight on your toes and they have incredible grip; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sara Lee 5555, 1-Pack, White; Brand: Sara Lee; Review: This stuff is really great for making your white leather sneakers look a little better. it isn't going to give you a shiny finish or a finish that can be polished, but it can re-whiten the creases and scuffs that happen so easily to white leather. I will be using this for a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fashion Thin Round Dress Shoe Laces 2 Pair Pack; Brand: ShoeLacesExpress; Review: I get many compliments on these when I wear them on my black wingtips.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A.J. Morgan Castro Round Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: These glasses look great and fit my face perfectly. I really like the style and how comfortable they are. as many other people have mentioned, they aren't very sturdy. even before I wore them the center nose piece was a little loose and squeaks a little bit. I think if I'm carful with them they will last the summer. the lenses are pretty low quality as well and don't offer much relief from the sun. I like them because of the shape but when I'm driving or hiking and need durable frames and a good quality sense I will use other sunglasses; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Puma Black Low Cut Socks for Men (6 pairs)Shoe Size 6 to 12.5 sock10-13; Brand: ; Review: these are the only low cut socks i will buy. they are extremely comfortable and do not change once they are washed. the texture and softness is exactly the same after the 10th wash as it is when they are brand new. I highly recommend them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knockaround Classics Sunglasses For Men & Women, Full UV400 Protection; Brand: Knockaround; Review: I will always have a pair of Knockarounds with me. They look good and they're cheap enough I don't have to worry about being carful with them. I got these for my cousin and he loves them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Readaeer 158 Pcs Portable Watch Repair Tools Kit Set Back Case Opener Remover; Brand: Readaeer; Review: this is a really good set for a casual watch enthusiast. I can now change all my batteries and fit my straps myself. each tool has a function and is a useful part of the kit. the only complaint is that the wrench has no heads to hold the different prongs so they just fall out if its upside down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: Harley-Davidson halts production of new electric motorcycles; Abstract: Harley-Davidson has halted production and deliveries of its new LiveWire electric motorcycle after reportedly discovering a problem with its charging mechanism.; Category: finance
Title: Missing Minnesota boy, 6, and his dog, found in cornfield by drone with thermal camera; Abstract: A missing 6-year-old boy from Minnesota and his dog were found Wednesday after hundreds of volunteers including one who used his own drone with a thermal camera searched for him for hours.; Category: news
Title: U.S. Marshals Auctioning Off 149 Vehicles From DC Solar Scam; Abstract: The largest single car collection that the USMS has ever sold!; Category: autos
Title: Doing it for the 'gram? Royal Caribbean says no to that, bans guests for life; Abstract: Doing it for the 'gram? Royal Caribbean Cruises doesn't seem to think that's a good idea, particularly when it's dangerous.; Category: travel
Title: Four American Airlines flight attendants arrested at Miami airport, accused of money laundering; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at Miami International Airport Monday on money laundering charges.; Category: travel
Title: Watch This Gross 300,000-Mile Chevy Work Truck Get a Much-Needed Detail; Abstract: Larry Kosilla goes in on a tired Tahoe desperately in need of attention.; Category: autos
Title: Sinkhole Swallows Port Authority Bus On Busy Street In Downtown Pittsburgh; Abstract: A massive sinkhole opened up in downtown Pittsburgh during the Monday morning rush hour, swallowing the back half of a Port Authority bus and nearly a car as well.; Category: news
Title: Mississippi woman found after being missing for days by writing S.O.S. with rocks; Abstract: "S.O.S" spelled out with rocks saved a woman missing in a national park for days, according to a release from the National Park Service.; Category: news
Title: Australian airport worker may have been blinded after falcon attack; Abstract: Peregrine falcons are the world's fastest animals and can swoop at speeds of up to 185 mph (300 kph).; Category: travel
Title: Chevrolet Somehow Makes One (1) Electric Pickup Truck; Abstract: Chevy, a company that does not sell an all-electric mass-produced pickup truck despite being literally the best-prepared company on earth to do so, finally made one. Literally just one.; Category: autos
Title: State Trooper Stops Banana Car Driver, Gives Him $20 Instead of a Ticket; Abstract: Is it a crime to be this ridiculous? Not in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where a 1993 Ford F-150 4x4 was turned into . . . this.; Category: autos
Title: Supreme Court refuses to block lawsuit against gun manufacturer brought by Sandy Hook families; Abstract: The Supreme Court refused to shield Remington Arms Co. from potential liability for the 2012 school shooting that left 26 dead in Newtown, Conn.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hydroponic Full Spectrum High Power CFL Compact Fluorescent Fluorescent 125W Day Grow Light 5500K 125W; Brand: Hakutatz; Review: so far so good. I have not tried this bulb for budding a small plant yet, but I can report that it veg's plants good. cheap to use. I would recommend this to others who seek cheep use and decent growth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AC Infinity AXIAL 1238, Muffin Fan, 115V 120V AC 120mm x 38mm High; Brand: AC Infinity; Review: The only down side is the noise, it's a little louder then I thought it would be. It may be how I have it attached to the plywood. I have and will buy more of these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weldas 20-3200 SWEATSOpad Hard Hat Headbands, Twin Pack; Brand: Weldas; Review: Very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JSP 280-EV6161-10 Class E Full Brim Lineman's Hard Non-Vented Hat; Brand: Evolution Deluxe 6161; Review: Most comfortable hard hat I have ever owned :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greenlee 0258-14 Leather Pouch, Heavy Duty, 4-Pocket; Brand: Greenlee; Review: Great pouch!!!! Still lasting! I'd recommend to others; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dometic 3314851000 Air Conditioners 3314851.000 Adb Man Control PLR Wht F/All; Brand: Dometic; Review: Does a great job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dometic Polar White 13,500 BTU Conditioners B57915.XX1C0 Brisk Air Ii 13.5 Pw Upper Unit; Brand: Dometic; Review: Does a great jo; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dicor 501LSW-1 Self-Leveling Lap Sealant, 4 Pack; Brand: Dicor; Review: Great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airxcel 48203C966 08-0079 Mach 3 Plus 13.5 Arctic Wht; Brand: Airxcel; Review: Great product, exact match; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coleman 9430D715 Delux Ceiling Assembly; Brand: Coleman; Review: Great value exact match; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Park Hyatt Hamburg; City: Hamburg; Review: I stayed in park hyatt hamburg in the end of July and it was awesome. It is close by to hamburg Hauptbahnhof(central train station) and everything is just walking distance from you. You can easily reach to speicherstadt, hafencity or famous touristic area Reeperbahn. Rooms are well equipped and big enough. Breakfast was superb. If I'd like to go hamburg again,I'll definitely stay there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Atlas Residence; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: It is close to Hauptbahnhof and thats the best point. Big rooms but they should improve cleaning quality and soundproof window systems. They don't have a phone in the rooms which is i found that interesting; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton By Hilton Gaziantep; City: Gaziantep Gaziantep Province; Review: Well staff is nice and rooms are well equipped. Clean and tidy hotel. Just in front of the hotel there is a tramline. Behind the hotel Havas Transportation Office is available(between hotel-airport). Just 15 minutes by walk to city centre. (if you get the right directions) Heating system works fine and rooms has soundproof ability which is nice. They don't have a pool and Spa. but still fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hauserl im Wald; City: Graz Styria; Review: Nice place to stay but highly recommend to have a car otherwise if you use public transportation it takes at least 15-20 min to climb hill. Quiet and cozy place. If you stay at Hirschenhof and don't have a car, then you will live a short adventure because you need to pass forest. In the night there is no lightning so it is so horrible. But still good. Restaurant was fabulous; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Il Ventre di Napoli; City: Naples Province of Naples Campania; Review: Place is so close to archeological national museum and museo metro station. So close to city attraction streets and important shops (like famous pizzeria or pasticerias) they have two places. They moved me to another block which is new hired flat in narrow street and it is only around 200 meters away. For cheap accommodations it is fine. Breakfast served to room 10 minutes before that i ordered. Last day i had early flight so that worked well for me. Not enaugh place in bathroom to put your make up items or not even shaving sets. Tv doesn't contain international channels but that is ok 'cos i was there for vacation. Owner welcomed me and gave me some info about city which was friendly. For location 10/10 , for cleanliness 8/10 (i found cork in room and safe was locked. Balcony was dirty) , for comfort 9/10. Thanks; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BellyLady Belly Dance Hip Scarf Shawl With Fringe Tribal Triangle Tassles Wrap; Brand: BellyLady; Review: Very fragile item, sequins were falling off before I put the item on. Didn't appear to as well made as it could have been. Sent item back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Plumeria Eternity Ring with14K Rose Gold Finish; Brand: Honolulu Jewelry Company; Review: it's a beautiful ring but it is slightly uncomfortale due to the petals that stick out. Takes a bit getting use to and it does scratch my other ring on the opposite hand when I wash my hands.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clipa2 - The Instant Bag Hanger Collection; Brand: Clipa; Review: I like the ring but it didn't come in the color selected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lannaclothesdesign Women's Smocked Waist Peacock Print Harem Pants Hippie Bohemian Style; Brand: Lannaclothesdesign; Review: They fit perfectly (on the long side but I'm short and the elastic on the ankle helps). Love the pockets and the material is nice don't know how it will be after I wash them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strap Tamers Reusable Bra Strap Concealers (1 Pack); Brand: Noel & Co.; Review: They are basically a safety pin with a plastic hook for the bra strap. You have to place them exactly right because they will pull the garment if not aligned. Also one of the hooks plastic piece was sharp and kept poking me. It's a good idea but limited to your bra strap size. The the bra strap the better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Novartis Capstar Flea Tablets for Dogs and Cats; Brand: Novartis; Review: i love capstar for my dogs and puppies. i have use it for a long time. and it is great...i would tell everyone to try it. you will not be unhappy with it! DEBBIE K; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novartis Capstar Flea Tablets for Dogs and Cats; Brand: Novartis; Review: i love capstar for my dogs and puppies. i have use it for a long time. and it is great...i would tell everyone to try it. you will not be unhappy with it! DEBBIE K; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seachem Purigen for Freshwater & Saltwater; Brand: Seachem; Review: This is the best that i have ever found. i just order more. you cannot beat the these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Earthbath All Natural Pet Shampoo; Brand: Earthbath; Review: works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marineland LED Light Hood for Aquariums, Day & Night Light; Brand: MarineLand; Review: Love This Light for my Tank. will reorder... Debbie K.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thomas Laboratories Fish Bendazole Fenbendazole Powder, 250mg, 3 Packets; Brand: Thomas Laboratories; Review: works great! Debbie K.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pedigree Meaty Ground Dinner With Chopped Beef Canned Dog Food 13.2 Ounces (Pack Of 24); Brand: Pedigree; Review: Going to order more. My Dogs Love it. and this is the only place that i can get the Beef for them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 Giant Living Marimo Moss Balls (~2 Inches) + 1 Nano Marimo; Brand: Roodle; Review: Going To order More of These Little Guys. Love Them Make Sure you Keep The in Your Fish Tank. Deb K,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boyd Enterprises ABE16720 2-Pack Chemi-Bags with Ties for Aquarium; Brand: Boyd Enterprises; Review: works great! Debbie k; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seachem PhosGuard 500ml; Brand: Seachem; Review: Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zilla Reptile Décor Malaysian Driftwood; Brand: Zilla; Review: Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Water & Wood New Large Pond Filtration Foam Biochemical Fish Tank Aquarium Sponge Filter XY-380; Brand: Waterwood; Review: Love These, They work Great and really the only Filter that you will need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seachem Prime; Brand: Seachem; Review: Will Buy More...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omega One Freshwater Flakes; Brand: Omega One; Review: Love it .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Professional Aquarium Gravel Cleaner - The Professionals Secret to Naturally Maintaining a Healthier Tank, Reducing Fish Waste and; Brand: Natural Rapport; Review: Will buy More.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Prophecy of the Flame - Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lynn Hardy Page; Review: I enjoyed the story and the emerging abilities of the characters and the plot seemed ok. The characters are likeable but isolated in plot. However it has a cliff hanger ending so be aware.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prophecy of the Flame - Book Two; Author: Visit Amazon's Lynn Hardy Page; Review: I bought this book to find out what happened with the big attack at the end of the last book and this book didn't tell you anything it just pretended the attack never happened? How can they get away with this crap. So I didn't bother buying the last book nor did I continue reading this book after the first 50 pages If you are going to treat the three books as a continuing story then show the ending of the fight I still can't believe they did that.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Story (Dresden Files, No. 13); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Butcher Page; Review: This book was awesome it really keeps you going and throws in some of Harry's self interjection and some of the what would Chicago be like without Harry Dresden. I really enjoyed the role advancement that the other characters made in this book ie Butters gets off the sidelines and shows promise, Morty the ectomancer as well shows quite a bit of know how and knowledge while he was in at least one of the earlier books as a shlub. Even Bob as prior to this book was seen by me at least as a knowledgeable unknown in this book takes on a new light. Since Harry is in a passive role throughout most of the book the others shine. I didn't like how Murphy was portrayed in this book but hey you can't have everything. I can't wait to read the next book Jim Butcher Writes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sherrilyn Kenyon Dark-Hunter Boxed Set, No. 1: Night Embrace / Dance with the Devil / Night Pleasures; Author: Visit Amazon's Sherrilyn Kenyon Page; Review: Arrived in like new condition with the plastic still wrapped. I enjoy these novels Sherrilyn Kenyon knows how to keep the story going.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robert Asprin's Myth-Quoted (Myth-Adventures); Author: Visit Amazon's Jody Lynn Nye Page; Review: Always enjoy reading the myth books they are a fun read and the story lines make me laugh. Good for Jody Lynn Nye to carry on the tradition of these books that Robert Asprin started.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redoubt: Book Four of the Collegium Chronicles (A Valdemar Novel) (Valdemar: Collegium Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Mercedes Lackey Page; Review: these books are a good read keep you involved with the storyline and this one gave some insight into the character mags.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being There; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerzy Kosinski Page; Review: The movie that was based on this book is my favorite movie ever and this book was really good made me read everything Kosinski wrote but this is his best book. Peter Sellers was fantastic in the movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hello World!: Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners; Author: Visit Amazon's Warren Sande Page; Review: This was very friendly and easy to understand. The stories were fun and the topics well put together. I learned a lot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Asprin Page; Review: The condition of the book was not good it was smelly, and I didn't want to touch it at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red Country; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Abercrombie Page; Review: Love these novels they are descriptive and excellent narrative. I can't get enough Joe Abercrombie tells a good tale.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heritage of Cyador (Recluce); Author: Visit Amazon's L. E. Modesitt Jr. Page; Review: Love the series Recluse is a great world/ concept and the stories are addictive. I have read the earlier books many times and I am sure to read this one as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Courtyard Seattle Bellevue Downtown; City: Bellevue Washington; Review: I loved this hotel. It's in a great location, downtown Bellevue, but not super noisy. Our room was clean and comfortable, the front lobby is fancy, clean, and the staff are nice. Wifi was fast and easy. Definitely the best Courtyard Marriott in the Bellevue area!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extended Stay America Seattle Kent; City: Kent Washington; Review: Room was clean, comfortable, bed was pretty comfortable - there were holes in the blankets though. It wasn't overly hot or cold, but the weather was Front desk staff were cordial and not overly-friendly, although one shorter blonde lady did stand out as very helpful and friendly. I would say the hotel is conveniently located as it's right off SR 167. However you can't get anywhere major without driving, as the area seemed very much like an industrial/commercial area. Convenient gas station and Burger King across the street though! If you want to pay a low price then definitely use a travel website, don't just walk in or book directly with the hotel. The only thing I would mention is the "grab and go breakfast" - the front desk mentions the free breakfast available in the mornings but in reality it's just some coffee and muffins and not really up to standard. I would come again if I had no other options, because in general I had a positive experience, but if given the option, I would probably choose somewhere else.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2400 Motel Ltd; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: I came here twice in the last month. The rooms are cheap at $96 a night, but the bigger rooms (that come with a kitchenette) are $145/night, and there are many other places to be had for $145 a night. There are holes in the blankets, but the beds otherwise seem clean and relatively comfortable. The bathroom's relatively clean and so is the kitchen. The TV didn't work at all, even after I plugged it in it wouldn't turn on. Not all the electrical outlets worked. There was no hairdryer. I like the individual little houses though, it feels more private and almost like I'm living in a house versus in a building of units. The staff are kind of strange. One of the ladies when I checked out seemed kind of sketchy - she told me that when I checked in the clerk hadn't "taken enough money" and so I owed them $30. The other thing was when she gave me back my $200 security deposit I counted it twice and was staring at it before she said "oh!" and gave me a $20 US bill that had somehow gotten stuck in her envelope? Green money in a white envelope... kind of hard to miss that. Maybe I just look like someone who doesn't count my cash...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: America s Best Inn Suites Lincoln City; City: Lincoln City Oregon; Review: Our room was clean and comfy. Nice size, not cramped, and free really strong wifi! We had to check out one night early and since we'd paid already, the front desk gave us a nice coupon for our next stay. Good location off the main drag, easy parking. I'd come back!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Portland Downtown Convention Center; City: Portland Oregon; Review: This hotel has great housekeeping service - friendly and sweet - I loved the personalized notes. The front desk service seemed more snobby than friendly to me. The rooms are very clean; all the furniture looks glossy and well kept. The gym is clean, though small. The location is convenient enough for drivers, but since I was using transit, the walk to the MAX or even to Lloyd Center was a few blocks long. What I found really nice was the outside patio, which has cushioned seats and a fireplace and looked really cosy and comfy if you want to have a few drinks outside. I had little choice when booking this hotel, so if I chose to book in this price range again, I would probably try and find a more conveniently located Marriott. In general, I definitely prefer the Marriott family to other chains.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inn at the Convention Center; City: Portland Oregon; Review: Pros: - very conveniently located - less than a block from the MAX and parking is easy. Short transit ride to downtown. Convention center is super close too and technically you could walk to lloyd center - TV channels are better than some higher star hotels! more variety here. - nice large room, clean beds - doorless closets - i think doors take up space - closets don't need doors! - awesome table and chair, fridge and microwave, large mirror - friendly, helpful front desk staff - vending machines with advil and condoms! - laundry on site - perfect for longer stays! - i didn't find it noisy at all, although i was on the other side of the hotel from the max. Cons: - old, old furnishings and bathrooms definitely need an update. - wifi didnt seem to work but i had 4G so i could care less; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canadas Best Value Inn; City: Langley City Langley British Columbia; Review: Very clean rooms, friendly front desk staff (but they should provide a service bell to tap in case they're away from the desk), free breakfast and nice, updated furniture. The beds were comfortable and the room was a good size, with a large fridge and coffee maker. The bathroom was clean and had nice, new colors. Towels were small but the complimentary soap was better than average. The room air con worked well, and the shower heated up well if you like your water hot. I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area. The location is actually not bad for a hotel in Langley, as it is a short drive to the highway entrance. Quiet rooms. The lobby is clean, comfortable and cool on a hot day. Parking is easy. The hotel is great for families.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport; City: Richmond British Columbia; Review: I found the hotel lobby to be clean and well lit, the loft room to be clean and with two nice tvs and a comfy sofa and bed, and a nice kitchen. Overall I would stay here again, everything was nice and cool and comfy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Toronto Airport; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: I could hear doors slamming from within room. I could Hear people in hallway as if my room had no door at all. I was Woken up by people talking outside as they returned to their room late at night. I could Clearly Hear the people talking in the next room as well, and even their footsteps. Sound was so clear it startled me because it felt like it was inside my own room. I think the wood floors have something to do with that. All in all, not sound proof. Had to turn up TV to avoid listening to the loud French speakers next door. However I Never heard any planes despite being so close to the airport. Some TV channels don't work. Lobby is nice and looks grand but the hotel floors look older and not updated. Pool is heated and area is warm. Room Door doesn't close completely, or swing closed automatically like most hotels. I had to always check it was closed. I had a room on the top floor with a View of parking lots - lots of grey; looks towards Toronto and could just see the outline of CN tower. Toilet Paper holder in bathroom was far away and on the back left - hard for right handed people or anyone who isn't used to stretching their left hand like a left handed baseball pitcher. Other than that, service was fine, swimming pool was small, nothing to do or eat around the hotel except the Keg. I would not stay here again. While I was here there was also a very odd anime convention going on nearby so there were lots of young people sharing rooms and wearing odd costumes in the hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fairmont Royal York; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: This hotel is in downtown, but in the middle of winter, how 'close' it really is to anything depends on your destination. My destination was three and a half blocks away - not close when it's freezing outside, and the Path is an utter maze full of people. For me, trying to get anywhere in Toronto's Financial District was a nightmare. The bathroom is very small. The toilet paper holder is a little too close, and the shower door either opens awkwardly into the shower, so you can't get inside without squeezing by it, or opens out and hits the toilet bowl. The Shower head and switch are both on the far side, which is normal, except in this cramped space, it was impossible not to get wet. Inside the room, the only full length mirror was a tiny narrow one, on the inside of closet door with barely enough room to stand in front of it, because there was a dresser a few feet away. My view on the 5th floor was quite boring - just Grey buildings and the street below. The TV channel guide was always wrong, and never displayed the correct TV show. The Hairdryer cord wouldn't stay extended and kept retracting. The gym is very small and fills up quickly in the morning. The pool is quite small too, and didn't feel heated to my touch at all. Other than that, the room was nicely furnished, clean, not too old fashioned, and the heat could be adjusted to 28 degrees Celsius. All the staff were nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Palm Canyon Resort Spa; City: Palm Springs Greater Palm Springs California; Review: The Websites (both diamond resorts and the stand alone website) for this hotel are not very well done. Photos on the website show the same photos for all room types, and make the Rooms look old like motel rooms, and clearly haven’t been renovated or updated in years Housekeeping isn’t automatically provided - this is atypical for hotel service standards. Location is super out of the way and far from downtown, far from other surrounding cities, far from hiking trails, and is literally the worst part of town if you decide not to rent a car (Please rent a car). Diamond acquired this resort in May 2012, and the rooms and locks are very slowly being updated, 6 years later. My room was fine, I couldn't tell if it had been updated or not but it was fine for a 3 star hotel. The TV picture and sound breaks up often. There is bad to no cell service all over the resort. The WiFi service was better than the cell service, but no wifi by the pool. The lobby has been renovated recently, so that's nice, and the front desk/concierge people are all super nice, friendly and helpful. The Bed was comfy. Food from the Bar - I had a Caesar salad - that was good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paradisus Princesa del Mar; City: Varadero Matanzas Province Cuba; Review: Generally this resort was great. I loved the adults-only aspect. Staff were nice, facilities were fairly clean and I would definitely consider coming back here. What made it better was going in low season so that the Royal Service area was very quiet and mostly empty. We selected Royal Service when we booked our vacation, which is much cheaper than deciding to upgrade once you arrive. Loves: Private check in for royal service with Welcome cocktail and a mini tour of the room Free WiFi in Royal Service lobby and bar area One small and one very large private pool for Royal Service Two personal butlers - day and night shifts - both were helpful and awesome. They pre-booked our dinner resos for us and offered to help us with anything we needed. Entertainment was fairly good, when it rained they moved the show which was nice. There was a fire/torch show, a fashion show with crochet items, and a violinist The Beach sand was raked every morning by a man riding in a machine which was pretty cool. Housekeeping Vacuumed the room when we inadvertently brought a ton of sand in When it rained Staff were always busy sweeping away water and in general there were always a ton of staff around looking very busy and maintaining the resort Meals: Sakura Japanese - teppenyaki - this was good and entertaining Corona bar - cigar bar - for some reason the Guava Juice here was the best at the resort, everywhere else it seemed watered down. Marseille - advertised as French but we were told it's actually 'international' - we paid extra for lobster here, but it was dry and not very flavorful. We had better lobster off the resort. Miramar - Royal Service exclusive - Breakfast, lunch and Dinner here was good. Much better than the general restaurants. Gran Terrazza - buffet - one night they had a 'gala buffet' which included lobster (again, dry and bland). The pasta here was bland too, some of the salads had too much vinegar and the pork was tough. Hill top hideaway - Royal Service exclusive - this was good It wasn't all good: Our most annoying problem was the running toilet - it happened almost every day, making the toilet unusable as we could not flush it, and forcing us to call for help almost every morning as we could not fix it ourselves (we didn't know how). Apparently this is a frequent problem. There were stains on the duvet/blanket, and on the decorative pillows on the bed. We did not have any smaller hand towels or a bathmat in bathroom until requested. The shower stall did not have a sufficiently large counter/soap dish shelf in side. It was impossible to fit all our shampoo bottles etc. onto it. The Late night room service menu was very small, and was the same at the one 24 hour restaurant. The food came quickly but looked odd and wasn't very good - a 'baguette' was actually white sandwich bread and the burger didn't look much; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Singer Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars: 'None of My Clothes Fit'; Abstract: Lauren Alaina Has Lost 25 Lbs. on Dancing with the Stars; Category: tv
Title: 'Wheel of Fortune' fans can't believe all three contestants missed puzzle; Abstract: It was apparently a tough night for the Wheel of Fortune contestants Tuesday. All three contestants struggled to solve a puzzle, which seemed fairly simple. The final puzzle in regulation game play was a phrase, which quickly became "TH_ Q_ _STION R_ _ _INS." The first contestant guessed "the question rounds" and "the question raising." The second contestant added an "M" and then guessed "the question reminds." And finally the third contestant bought an "E" resulting in the puzzle "THE Q_ ESTION RE_ _INS." He didn't even try to guess before the buzzer sounded. Host Pat Sajak was shocked all three contestants could not solve the puzzle. And fans at home took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the matter. The puzzle came full circle and the first contestant got another crack at it. This time she guessed correctly, causing Sajak to exclaim, "Good job. I never thought it would get back to you!"; Category: video
Title: Missing West Point cadet found dead, officials say; Abstract: A U.S. Military Academy cadet who vanished last week has been found dead, officials said Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: Adele Has Been 'Incredibly Dedicated' to Her New Workout Routine: Source; Abstract: Adele Is 'Incredibly Dedicated' to Her New Workouts: Source; Category: music
Title: Model Belle Lucia Who Was Shamed for Her Small Bump Shares Her Post-Baby 'Pregnancy Transformation'; Abstract: Belle Lucia was shamed by Instagram commenters who thought her baby bump was too small, but she says she gained 44 pounds. "More than average," she said.; Category: health
Title: Tornado watch: More than 12 million Americans under a tornado watch on Halloween; Abstract: More than 12 million US residents were living in areas under a tornado watch Thursday, forecasters with the National Weather Service said.; Category: weather
Title: Trick-or-treater, 7, critically injured in Chicago shooting; Abstract: A 7-year-old girl out trick-or-treating in a bumblebee costume was critically injured Thursday night after being struck by apparent stray gunfire, police said. The girl, who was shot in the upper chest area, was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, according to Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford. A 30-year-old man was shot in the left hand and taken to a nearby hospital in good condition.; Category: news
Title: There was an unspoken pact between narcos and civilians. Then El Chapo's son was captured.; Abstract: Culiacan has long been a city of open secrets. Elaborate shrines to fallen drug traffickers dot the streets, and bouncy ballads chronicling the lives of gangsters boom from restaurants, bars and luxury cars. Behind City Hall, black-market money changers make a living turning dollars into pesos, while at a nearby cemetery, architects design two-story narco tombs.; Category: news
Title: Zac Posen, red carpet favorite, shuts down fashion label; Abstract: NEW YORK (AP) Designer Zac Posen is shutting down his namesake label. Posen has been a red carpet favorite for close to two decades, known for glamorous, body-hugging gowns, often with long trains or big, flamboyant ruffles, for stars like Katie Holmes and Rihanna.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kristen Stewart is planning to propose to her girlfriend, plus more celeb love life news for early November 2019; Abstract: Keanu Reeves and girlfriend go public, Kylie Jenner's relationship with Drake turns romantic, Reba McEntire, Nina Dobrev and Ian Ziering end relationships.; Category: entertainment | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Under the Nile Stripes and Brights Scraptopus Toy in Multi Color; Brand: Under the Nile; Review: We purchased this little guy for our daughter's first Christmas and are excited to begin using it. It's plush and perfect for hanging on the stroller or her car seat for visual stimulation and grasping. I'm also comfortable giving this to my daughter since it's made of non-toxic materials, so I'm not worried about her putting it into her mouth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chewbeads - Baby Silicone Links. Baby Safe 100% Silicone Rings for Attaching Teething Toys to; Brand: Chewbeads; Review: I'm so pleased to have found these links for my little one as I was apprehensive towards purchasing the plastic ones that could potentially get put into her mouth. We hang toys from her car seat with these, as well as from her wooden play gym and they've worked out perfectly. Before I purchased I read some of the reviews where customers complained about the opening being too big, but I haven't had that experience yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under The Nile Giraffe; Brand: Under the Nile; Review: We purchased this as a gift for one of our family members who is expecting, and it is super cute and soft! It's perfect for a baby. We love purchasing from this company as we can be confident the products are truly organic, and consist of quality material without posing any risk to your little ones who will be putting them in their mouths. Most other non-organic stuffed animals are made with harmful color dyes, and plastic pellets (stuffing) inside; think about the impact all of those chemicals may have on your little one if ingested. Children's toys are filled with toxins and flame retardants, and this is why we choose to purchase from companies such as Under the Nile.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manhattan Toy Wimmer-Ferguson Double-Feature Mirror for Self-Discovery; Brand: Manhattan Toy; Review: Buy this mirror; do not even think twice about it! This is by far one of the best purchases I've made in the past 9 months. We originally purchased this to put in our daughter's crib when she started getting flat head at 1 month. When it arrived we ended up using in her play area for tummy time, and 9 months later we have literally been using it every single day since. I either have it propped up against something or I have it hanging as my daughter just loves looking at herself in the mirror. Now that I have it hanging she likes to get under it and look at the black and white pictures on the back of it. I had done a lot of research before buying this one and decided on it because most of the other ones out there I found were made with toxic chemicals. We've been so pleased with it's functionality, and would hands down recommend this mirror.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grimm's Large Wooden Conical Stacking Tower, 11-Piece Rainbow Colored Stacker, Made in Germany; Brand: Grimm's Spiel and Holz Design; Review: While my 16 month old daughter absolutely loves this toy, the width of the pole seems like a safety hazard so it isn't something I allow her to play with without me hovering over her. The pieces are a lot lighter in weight than I thought they would be, however they're easy for my daughers little hands to pick up and stack.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Belkin N150 Wireless/WiFi N Router (Latest Generation); Brand: Belkin; Review: I am a tech professional and just wasted 2 hours of my day trying to get this piece of junk to work. 50 min to simply connect to a known working modem and another 1+10 trying to register online. I wouldn't take another BELKIN product if it was free.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: EasyAcc® 31 Watts 6.2A 4-Port USB Travel Wall Charger Multi Port USB Portable Charger battery charger for iPhone, iPad,; Brand: CovertSafe; Review: Charger worked well for the first few months. Seemed to decrease in capability as item aged. It is now DEC 2014, ~6mo after purchase and item no longer works. When it worked it was an excellent charger however only lasting 6 months is unacceptable. I would not purchase again, Item needs better quality components or a better warranty or both.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SoundBot SB517 Extreme Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, Red & Black; Brand: Soundbot; Review: Excellent. Long battery life and good sound. Definitely waterproof. I expect to buy more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIVO Quad LCD Monitor Desk Mount Stand Heavy Duty Fully Adjustable fits 4 /Four Screens up to 30" (STAND-V004); Brand: VIVO; Review: Excellent in all aspects. I have dramatically improved productivity by increasing screen size on two separate networks, Saves multiple hours of work transposing. Welcome to the Matrix!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning to USB Cable - 4-Inches (10 Centimeters) - Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: works well but lightening side is too large to work with phone cases installed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: USB Type C Cable AoLiPlus 6ft LED USB C Cable Visible Flowing Fast Charger Cord Compatible Samsung Galaxy S9 Note; Brand: AOLIPLUS; Review: Works well but docked one star for fit. Does not work with phone cases installed; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball Mouse – Ergonomic Design with Sculpted Right-hand Shape, Compatible with Apple Mac and Microsoft Windows; Brand: Logitech; Review: Perfect-almost. This is exactly what I needed. Works great as desktop and laptop and easily configured. One negative is the USB plug doesn't store in the mouse and I expect to lose it. Would give 5* of the receiver fit into the trackball.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hermitshell Travel EVA Protective Case Carrying Pouch Cover Bag Compact Sizes for Logitech Mouse M570 Wireless Trackball; Brand: Hermitshell; Review: Fits perfectly, lightweight and rugged. Will buy again. Could use dedicated storage for USB plug on trackball.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garmin Fenix 3 USB/Charger Cable; Brand: Garmin; Review: Works as advertised. Highly recommend as a backup for the FENIX.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mounting Dream MD5420 Soundbar Bracket Universal Sound Bar TV Mount for Mounting Above or Under TV Fits Most of Sound; Brand: Mounting Dream; Review: Perfect fit. Disappears when installed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics BackBeat FIT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - Waterproof Earbuds for Running and Workout, Green, Frustration Free Packaging; Brand: Plantronics; Review: Rugged, light, good sound. Use daily and will buy again to have a set at work. Best running headphones I have seen in a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Locanda Ca del Brocchi; City: Venice Veneto; Review: The Locanda Ca' del Brocchi is perfect for a solo traveler, a couple, or a family looking for a great value on a hotel in Venice. You won't find a room with a view here, but you will find a clean, spacious, elegant room with high ceilings and traditional furnishings at a price well below what you will pay closer to the Piazza San Marco. The staff is friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast is served promptly. The beds were a bit hard for our tastes, but they might not be for yours. We had a king size (two twins pushed together) and a rollaway for our son, and did not feel cramped at all. The hotel is located on a very quiet residential street, tucked away in the Sestiere Dorsoduro between the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Accademia. It's about a 15 minute walk to St. Mark's, but only a 5 minute walk to the Salute vaporretto stop. Zattere is 10 minutes, as is the Accademia Bridge. A really lovely little gem. We would stay there again without hesitation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: I stayed at the Daiwa Roynet on Karasuma-dori in Kyoto for six nights in September of 2013 and was very pleased with my experience. I chose this hotel because my trip combined an academic conference at a university way out west along Shijo-dori with sightseeing, primarily in the Higashiyama neighborhoods. The Daiwa Roynet came up on TripAdvisor as a clean, efficient, reasonably-priced hotel near a major transportation hub. It proved to be all these things. My room was impeccable and comfortable. The staff was friendly, and willing to help even when their English was limited. Breakfast came with my room, and it was both fresh and abundant. But the best thing was the location. One of the entrances to the Shijo metro stop is only 50 meters or so from the entrance to the hotel. The Shijo-Karasuma intersection, a major hub for the bus lines, is only a short walk away. I found I could get anywhere easily by metro or bus from this very central spot. The dining area of eastern downtown (Teramachi-dori, Pontocho), and the Gion district across the river were also close at hand, about a twenty minute walk, with lots to see along the way. I highly recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 751 Meridian Apartments; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: We just came back from a week in South Beach, where we stayed at unit #5 of Playa de Oro. We were extremely pleased, and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a reasonably priced rental away from the noise of the South Beach beachfront. The building seems to be an converted motel. Our unit, #5, featured two very comfortable queen-size beds, a TV with cable, free wifi, a spacious closet, a clean bathroom, and a well-stocked kitchen. There were wood floors in the main unit and tile in the bathroom and kitchen. We were supposed to have a dishwasher and no washer/dryer, but the opposite turned out to be true, which suited us fine. Make sure to ask about your specific unit. The place was quiet, the A/C worked beautifully, and the free parking was very welcome. The unit was nicely appointed, but by no means stylish or hip. On our check-in day, we received an email with instructions about how to get the key, the parking permit, etc. Everything worked the way it was supposed to, and everything was easy. Housekeeping came M-F to tidy up, make the beds, and replace the towels. Both bath and beach towels were included, which was wonderful. A clean towel for every day at the beach! The apartment came with small amounts of soap, toilet paper, etc., so we didn't have to go straight to the store upon arrival. Location was excellent. We had to walk about four short blocks to the beach, but actually preferred driving up to the parking lot on 25th street, where the beach was quieter. There's a wonderful Cuban market (Meridian Food Market) two blocks south, with coffee and Cuban pastries, and a shopping center with a Publix supermarket and a TJ Maxx about 6 blocks away (with free parking), so it's easy to keep the apartment supplied. There are also good restaurants and lots of shops within walking distance. This is not luxury living, but it's also also not luxury prices!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citadines Salcedo Makati; City: Makati Metro Manila Luzon; Review: I'm actually writing this from my room at the Citadines, where I am spending a few nights while visiting Manila on business. I chose it on the basis of its location, in Makati not far from the Ayala Museum, its affordable price, and the strong reviews on TA. I've been very pleased with my choice! I arrived in the morning, after my flight had been delayed, forcing me to spend the night in the Shanghai airport. The staff at the desk were sensitive to this, and they had my luggage taken to my room while they whisked me to breakfast, which was just about to end. I felt welcome and well-taken care of. My room is spacious. The bed is big an comfy, and the furnishings are stylish and in good shape. The iron and board have come in handy. The pool is also a very nice place to refresh oneself after a hot sweaty day in Manila. Breakfast is made fresh to order from a limited selection of set meals (American, Chinese, Cereal, Filipino, etc). It's nothing to write home about, but it's included in the room and it's filling. The restaurant staff is friendly, but not always very attentive. Coffee was quite passable. Free internet throughout, and there is both a coin-operated laundromat and regular hotel laundry service. Rooms come equipped with handy kitchenettes. If the breakfast were better, I might be raving, but I would not hesitate to stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel; City: Mount Vernon Ohio; Review: I stayed in the Mt. Vernon Grand for two nights recently while on a visit to nearby Kenyon College. I loved the hotel itself. The beds were spectacular, and the bathroom in our room well built and nicely appointed. The public areas were all very attractive, and the staff friendly. My one disappointment was the breakfast, which is included in the room. The quality of the food was rather low, particularly the eggs, which were from powder and quite distasteful. It seemed to me that this was not up to the standards of the rest of the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rose Garden Inn; City: Berkeley California; Review: The word "inn" in the name might conjure images of antiques and New England charm. Dispel those images, and replace them with scenes from an amateurish DIY job. But keep reading this review, because the Rose Garden might still be the place for you. On my latest trip to Berkeley, I stayed at both of the hotels that are within easy walking distance of the UC campus, the Rose Garden and the Shattuck Plaza. I was at the Shattuck on the university's dime, and loved it (see my review if you like), but when I decided to extend my stay for a couple of days at my own expense, I decided to move to the Rose Garden, because it came in at lest than half the cost. The RGI is basically a group of old, potentially charming houses that have been clustered together into a a multi-room inn. The space between them has been converted into a nice patio with trees, tabled, and a gazeebo, that would be a very nice place to work and hang out if the weather allowed. It was cold and rainy during my stay. Each of the houses has gone through some sort of redo, but they are long overdue for another. Everywhere in my room I saw signs of shabbiness and inexpert repair work (see pics). I had trouble getting the hot water to work in my shower, because the fixture does not seem to have been installed properly. Still, my bed was big and comfy, even moreso than my bed at the Shattuck Plaza, and I enjoyed the gas fireplace in my room (which was freezing cold, but that was better than the alternative, because I don't think the room had a/c). Breakfast was your usual hotel buffet of bad coffee, eggs, bacon, ceral, etc. served in the central house, which serves as the reception area and has a front parlor where you can meet people, etc. Would I stay here again? Perhaps. The price was great, the location excellent, and the place unique. For all its rough edges, I would rather be here than at some soulless chain hotel. But if someone else is footing the bill, I'm going to the Shattuck Plaza.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The William Henry Miller Inn; City: Ithaca Finger Lakes New York; Review: I'm actually writing this from the living room of the inn, after enjoying a delicious breakfast. Unlike most inns of this sort, which have converted the old common areas of the house into guest rooms, the WHM Inn has preserved the first floor as a collection of parlors and a dining room, with hardwood floors, beautifully restored woodwork, period-appropriate wallpaper, and comfy overstuffed chairs and couches. There are books and games to enjoy, and even a spinnet piano. The result is an incredibly hospitable, homey place. Breakfast is wonderful, homemade (even the bread and jam) with great juice and cofffee. And in the evening, they set out a dessert bar that is available all night. Last night is was chocolate cake, cookies of two varieties, and blondies. All fabulous. My room is in the adjoining carriage house, so I cannot speak to the quality of the rooms in the upper floors of the main house, but if they are anything like the common areas, they are sure to be well-appointed, comfy and spotless. My carriage house room is all those things, and spacious as well. It's clearly the HP accessible room, given the fixtures in the shower, which include railings and a bench. Lynnette, the owner, is the essence of hospitality, and will make you feel at home in an instant. She is also a wealth of information about the area. As I sit in the parlor working on the talk I will give at Cornell, I have been listening to her give advice to touritsts about things to see, how much time to spend, and how to get there by the most scenic routes. I want to come back to Ithaca just so I can stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Petzl E91 PO Tikkina 2 Headlamp, Orange; Brand: PETZL; Review: I bought this for working with electronics in an enclosed space with poor lighting. This headlamp works perfect for this purpose. I generally only use the full power mode, since my eyes have to constantly adjust for light and dark conditions. I would say that if you were using this at night, where your eyes can grow accustomed to dimmer light, the dim mode would be perfect. The band and light are comfortable to wear, with no pressure points. The batteries are easy to replace. The switch is easy to operate...I can't think of a single complaint when used for this purpose. The only shortcoming of this light is that it's probably not bright enough for hiking or spelunking...but then, if it were, it would be too bright for close up work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LASCO 17-5387 Female QCC-1 by 1/4-Inch Male Pipe Thread High Pressure Brass Adapter; Brand: LASCO; Review: Works great. I used these to build a distribution manifold to run multiple burners simultaneously for homebrewing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: General Aire G99 Media Air Cleaner Filter Gauge; Brand: Generalaire; Review: These work great if you install and use them correctly. As others have indicated, the hole that you drill is larger than the nipple, so you need to seal the hole well. Attaching to the cabinet with a large patch of double-sided foam tape with a matching hole in it works perfectly. Secondly, both when you set and check the gauge, you need to ensure that your blower is running at the highest speed that will be used with the current filter. Most modern HVAC systems have variable speed blowers, and cool and heat modes may have different maximum fan speeds. So the same mode that the gauge is SET in, should be used to CHECK it as well. If you are using a 1" filter, the filter will probably only see heating or cooling mode, but not both. If you are using a 4-6" filter, it may last a full year, and see both heating and cooling modes. In that case, figure out which mode has the highest fan speed and use that to both set and check the gauge. To set or check, turn the thermostat approximately 10 degrees above or below the actual room temp (depending on heat or cool mode) and wait a couple minutes to ensure that the air handler is running at full power. If you stand beside the air handler/furnace you should be able to hear the fan spool up to full power and then stabilize. That's when you set/check the gauge. Depending on your system, this can take several minutes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Light It! By Fulcrum, 12-LED Motion Sensor Security Light, Wireless, Battery Operated, Silver; Brand: LIGHT IT! by Fulcrum; Review: Perfect for unlit kitchen pantry. Easy to install. Has nice wide, bright beam. Motion sensing is perfect. No complaints at all. Update: It is a huge battery hog...I use 4000mAh C-size NiMh batteries with C-to-D adapters. I only get about 2-3 weeks of use out of each charge when using this as a pantry light, which is a huge PITA. Upgrading to D cells at 8AH or 10AH capacity would help, but NiMh D cells ain't cheap, and take an equally long time to recharge. I'm seriously considering just hard wiring a light in at this point. I took one star off my rating because having to constantly recharge the batteries is annoying...however, it does what it does well and I can't really see any way to improve the product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Delcast SL-RL Solder Dispenser Reel; Brand: Delcast; Review: Works perfectly for 1/2 lb and 1 lb spools. I like that the wire collet is smooth. Some of these solder dispensers come with stamped sheet metal wire collets, which can scrape and bind as you pull from off-angles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ARES 70005 | Professional Ratcheting Wire Terminal Crimper Tool; Brand: ARES; Review: Perfect crimps every time. However, I did have to loosen the adjustment wheel one notch clockwise in order to get the tool to release the crimped terminals. I received no instructions with my crimper. Fortunately I've used similar crimpers enough to know how they work. I thought I'd include some instructions for those of you that haven't: It should take one-hand to run the crimper down to the last "click" then two hands (or one really strong hand) to squeeze the last click out of the ratchet and release the terminal. If you are able to do the whole thing one handed, you may not be getting a good cold weld of the joint, in which case you need to adjust it tighter by turning the adjustment wheel one notch at a time Counter-Clockwise. Conversely, if the terminals aren't releasing even after completely compressing the handles until they touch, you need to loosen the crimp one notch at a time Clockwise until it does. You will not be able to adjust the wheel while it is stuck in the crimped state. You will need to press the shiny metal lever located in the handle, just below the adjustment wheel in order to manually release the ratchet. You may need to use a hard object like a flat bladed screwdriver to press hard enough on the lever to get it to release, depending on how much tension is on it. Then take the set-screw out, make the adjustment, reinstall the set screw, and re-try the crimp. If desired, you can use the other set screw hole to fine-tune the adjustment knob by a half-notch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 3-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: This item has a 900 volt Surge Protection Voltage rating. Regardless of the number of joules of energy it is capable of absorbing, any 120v electronics that are connected to it would be completely fried if a surge ever occurred. This is basically worthless for anything but providing USB power.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dremel EZ406-02 1 1/2-Inch EZ Lock Rotary Tool Cut-Off Wheel and Mandrel Metal Cutting Starter Kit; Brand: Dremel; Review: The new EZ Lock spindle is a huge improvement over the old screw down style spindle. Way easier to swap out grinding disks. The disks themselves seem to hold up the same as the original. Although I haven't gotten down to the 25-50% range yet of one of these new disks. I suspect they will hold up better than the older style without flying apart, due to the way it's mounted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pro'sKit 300-005 Eclipse Tools Pro's Kit AWG 20-10 Ratcheted Crimper, Non-Insulated, Open Barrel Terminals; Brand: Pro'sKit; Review: I just received this crimper and have only crimped a few terminals to test it out. It is too tight, and despite rotating the adjustment wheel, I can't get it to crimp correctly. The problem seems to be that the cam on the adjustment wheel doesn't allow enough adjustment on the loose side. That being said, short of spending $250-$500 on an OEM tool, this one does a "good enough" job for what I'm using it for. Hopefully as it use it, it will break in and loosen up. I have contacted the manufacturer and will see if maybe I just have a defective tool...I will update this review if I come up with anything.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dremel 7103 5/64-Inch Diamond Wheel Point; Brand: Dremel; Review: Worked perfectly for engraving fluid volume markings and numerals in my stainless steel brewing kettle using a Dremel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superior Pump 91330 1/3 HP Thermoplastic Submersible Utility Pump with 10-Foot Cord; Brand: Superior Pump; Review: Works perfectly for a DIY keg washer that I built. Spins a SS CIP sprayball like a grenade going off. Much better than the Marks Kegwasher pond pump tried to do. The 1/3 HP version may be overkill...the 1/5 HP version is probably sufficient...but for the price difference, why not go big?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubber Bumpers Self Adhesive Large | Rubber Pads for Cutting Board Feet; Brand: Picture Hang Solutions; Review: Works well and is easy to use; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Aparthotel Del Clos; City: El Tarter Canillo Parish; Review: This is the second year we stayed in the aparthotel, with neilson ski booked through Thomas Cook. Although we are 4 people between ages of 25-39 we found this the perfect place to stay. We were very tired from skiing in the evening so didn't need a busy night life like some might. The hotel Nordic is easy access via underground corridors and the bar has reasonably priced drinks and a nice big lounge area. Also you can use all of the facilities of the hotel, steam room, jacuzzi, pool, games room with bar and bowling. we were never bored that's for sure! The food is incredible and the service is phenomenal. The rooms were very clean and new towels and beds made daily which was lovey after a long day skiing!. Only thing was we didn't have a bath plug!! Large plus small television in our room and small kitchenette. Slopes on the backdoor, perfect location. perhaps the village should put a pathway to the local supermarket but makes an adrenaline fueled trip to the shops!! Would stay here year after year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gate House Apartments Tower Bridge; City: London England; Review: Me and my partner stayed in a studio apartment. I had read reviews on here first so made sure I put on the booking to have courtyard facing room and that I needed a quite room (as I had an all day sporting event the next day). A couple of days before I called them up and checked they had recieved this request- which they hadn't- I made it again. We arrived and were directed to another building, checked in. I asked at check in if the room was quiet and she said she didn't know as there are hundreds of rooms and didn't know which was 106 N was. Fair enough. Anyway we found our room and were pleased with the size and it was clean. When we got into bed is when the trouble started. our bed was against the wall that the lift was on the other side. Each time someone called the lift you would get a clang/clunck in your ear and then the whirring noise. If it landed on our floor we also had "floor 1, lift going up/down" in our ears. At first I tried to ignore and also thought people would stop coming back. This continued and about 2:30pm i was furious. I called the number they gave us when saying there was always someone at reception. A pleasant but non plussed man answered the phone and said he could get maintenance to come in the morning! I said I needed them to come now! He said he would call the manager then ring back. 10 minutes later no call back so my partner called and was told by the same person he can't do anything because he is the security guard and the manager is on lunch!! We finally spoke to someone who said they have a room but in a different building. After getting dressed and going to the next place, via reception the receptionist told us when to vacate the room. She had assumed we were spending the second night in the old room! I explained we would not and she said she would see what they could do but we needed to get our things early the next morning. The second room was about half the size of the room but blissfully quiet (225). Even so I didn't sleep until about 6am and had a grand total of 2 hours sleep. When i returned from my sporting event they had left a bottle of wine and compliments slip with apology in our room. My partner had spoken to the manager who seemed appalled. Check out was a drag (the receptionist was checking out and storing bags for a hen party and didn't think to quickly grab our key off us). Since then the manager has e-mailed me and agreed to refundme the nights stay, after offering a free nights stay. Since the dreadful night the staff have been polite and the manager was quick to try to resolve issues. I would actually stay here again but make sure to request the; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pullman Paris Centre Bercy; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: The hotel staff were efficient and provided prompt help. The hotel is very clean and the location is good. There is a lovely little village opposite with a good mix of restaurants. Unfortunately even though we booked as a couple they only provided one complementary biscuit and limited breakfast tea and milk. They also only provided one dressing gown and slippers. It very much felt this was a hotel room for one! I raised the issue about the tea and requested more and they came up with another tray (also with one one biscuit etc in it), this did not feel very personalised. The staff called my boyfriend by my second name as this was the name on the booking- a slight assumption! Overall very good service and business hotel but I would not return for pleasure. I completed the feedback survey and received a polite apology from customer service and have been assured they will work on this aspect.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Croft; City: Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire England; Review: Room 6. Don't expect high standard and you will be fine. It is a homely bnb with basic amenities. Could be cleaner (e.g windows, carpets) however we didn't find this a major issue. We noticed a noise problem and owner, Kevin sorted this right away. Breakfast nice and more importantly hot. I was pleased to be offered a veggie breakfast however this would be been nice to give me extra eggs or a veg sausage rather than just none of the meat! (think my beans were instead of sausage and bacon...not a fair trade off :) Overall we had a good weekend away and didn't have any major issues but probably wouldn't stay again unless there was a deal available (we did not have a deal this time) or chose a different room. Parking is very convenient as was location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Del Mar Bed Breakfast; City: Llandudno Conwy County North Wales Wales; Review: Ian welcomed us in with a smile even thought it was past 10pm. We had a very comfortable and "hotel standard" nights sleep in lovely beds. We had the twin room and the single beds were huge! Good facilities (although no specialty teas in rooms). The effort and hospitality during breakfast was outstanding. Some suggestions: -A microwave in the breakfast room might be useful. This is only because I had to wait a bit for more toast and my eggs got cold. I'm sure Ian would have heated them up for me but he was super busy and I didn't want to bother. -There were specialty teas but only fruity ones. In the morning a lemony/ginger one is nicer but didn't want to make a fuss. I would definitely stay here again and will be recommending to anyone who wants a comfy nights sleep and a good breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Avonlea Guesthouse; City: Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire England; Review: We stayed here mid December 2016. The guesthouse had been festivally decorated but not OTT. Our room was small but clean and the bed very comfy. Breakfast was amazing and they have a great vege option. The scrambled eggs were fab! Hosts pleasant and happy to help and give recommendations. We have stayed in SUA 4 times in hotels and other bnbs and avonlea was by far the best. Will stay again if ever in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nikon Coolpix S3000 12.0MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black); Brand: Nikon; Review: I'm very pleased with the camera. It takes great pictures and is easy to use. I would definitely purchase it again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VIZIO XVT553SV 55-Inch Class Full Array TruLED with Smart Dimming LCD HDTV SPS with VIZIO Internet Apps (2010 Model); Brand: VIZIO; Review: This is a great TV for the money. I've been very impressed with the quality of the picture. I've also used the instant download movie feature and it works very well. I would recommend this TV to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem/ Wi-Fi N300 2.4Ghz + N300 5GHz Dual Band Router; Brand: ARRIS; Review: The setup was simple but it was a hassle getting Comcast to activate it. I spent 3 hours on the phone waiting (had 4 hang-ups during that time and was switched to someone else twice between hang-ups) but the actual activation time was less than 10 minutes. The WPS button is great if you have a WPS activated device - makes the set-up easy on these devices. The signal could be a little stronger but overall I'm satisfied. I have 10 different devices hooked up to the router and haven't had any problems getting on-line. The wireless streaming has been great and I haven't had any problem with the video pausing while streaming movies and shows.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tartan 28 AWG High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet, Black, 12 foot; Brand: Tartan Cable; Review: Works great. No problems. I bought several sizes due to needing to hook up several devices but it works well. I would recommend this cable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters) Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K and Audio Return; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: It worked well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters 2-Pack 90 Degree Right Angle HDMI Adapter (HDMI Right Angle); Brand: Cable Matters; Review: It worked well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheetah Mounts APFMSB TV Wall Mount Bracket for 20-55” TVs Up To VESA 400 and 115 lbs including a Twisted; Brand: Cheetah; Review: Worked well. Wish it had easy releases.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Chances Are (Essence Bestselling Author); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Hill Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It was very inspirational. I would recommend this book to a friend. I would like to read more books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Office Girls (Zane Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvester Stephens Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a real page turner. I could not put this book down. I finished reading this book in one week. All the characters in this book were very interesting. I hope one day someone turns this book into a movie. I would recommend this book to a friend. I would like to read other books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wench: A Novel; Author: Dolen Perkins-Valdez; Review: This was a great book. I really enjoyed reading this book. Some parts of the story were very sad. All the characters were very interesting. I would recommend this book to a friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boss Lady; Author: Visit Amazon's Lolah Lace Page; Review: i really loved this story, The story was great from the beginning to the end. I love lolah lace writing style. Reading her stories is like watching a great movie. At first Sienna Mynx was my favorite IR writer. Now, I cannot figure out which writer I like best. Please release you next book as soon as possible. I cannot wait to read the next installment of Balls to the Walls and Free Agent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Famiglia; Author: Visit Amazon's Sienna Mynx Page; Review: I really enjoyed this story. I cannot wait to read the next story. I really love all the couple's in this story. I hope Marietta character calms down. I have a love / have feeling about this character. I am patiently waiting for the next story. I know this series will only get better,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolf and Soul: The Alaska Princesses Trilogy, Book 3 (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Theodora Taylor Page; Review: I love love all of Miss Taylor books. Especially the Alaska Wolf Trilogy. Her stories are sensual, romantic, and dramatic. I cannot wait to read the next paranormal romance. I hope I don't have to wait until 2015 to read another story by Mrs. Taylor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The White Billionaire: The Complete Series: Interracial BWWM Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Lena Skye Page; Review: I really enjoyed this story. It was very romantic. I really like the characters in this story. I have read other stories by this author. I heard that Ms. Skye plans to write another story about this couple. Please write another story about this couple. I would be the first to click this story and download it to my kindle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Fly For A White Guy #Complete; Author: Visit Amazon's Lena Skye Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this series. It was a great read. It had it ups and downs. But, this book had a happy ending. I cannot wait to read the next story by the author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thursdays in Savannah (Slivers of Love); Author: Visit Amazon's Olivia Gaines Page; Review: This is my first time reading a story by this author. All I can say is I am very impress. I am now a fan I really love the characters in this story. This was a very romantic story. I plan to read more stories by this author. You are a great writer Miss Gaines. Keep writing great romantic stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taste of Lacey; Author: Visit Amazon's Linden Hughes Page; Review: I really reading this story. It was very romantic. I cannot wait to read other stories by this author. I am now a fan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boy Is Mine - The Complete Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Lena Skye Page; Review: I read all three books in this series. It was a great read. Please read this series. You want be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Russian Surrender; Author: Visit Amazon's Theodora Taylor Page; Review: This was a great story. I have read all of Ms. Taylor stories. I am a big fan. I cannot wait to read her next novel. Job well done Ms. Taylor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savior: Motorcycle Club Romance - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Sienna Mynx Page; Review: Sienna cannot write a bad story. She is one of my favorite writers. I really love her style of writing. This story was an excellent read. I cannot wait to read her next story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taming Val (The Romanovsky Brothers Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Trevion Burns Page; Review: I really enjoyed this story. I just purchased two more stories by this author. I cannot wait to read the next stories in this series. The characters in this story are so likable. What a great story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarred (Damaged Souls) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Twyla Turner Page; Review: Reading this story is like watching a great movie. I could not put this book down. I love this writer writing style. After reading this story, I purchased the other storie by this author. I cannot wait to read part 2 of this series. I hope it is release soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Constant Reminder; Author: Visit Amazon's Lolah Lace Page; Review: Wow what a great emotional story. I could not stop reading this book. I read this story in few hours. This book took me on roller coaster ride. There were highs and lows. The chracter were so believable. I am glad this story had a happy ending. Everyone deserves to be forgiven. Great work Lolah.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear: Falling in Love with An Alpha Billionaire; Author: Visit Amazon's Amarie Avant Page; Review: Wow! What a great. This was a page turner. I read this book in a few hours. This book had everthing roamance, mystery and drama. I cannot wait to read the next installment is this series. Please don't make us wait to long to read part 2. Keep up the grat work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Obsession: Loving An Alpha Male; Author: Visit Amazon's S.K. Lessly Page; Review: If i could give this book 10 stars I would. I have read all three novels by this author. This story was just like watching a romantic action movie. I love the love story between the two characters. I cannot wait to read the next novel by this author. Sienna Mynx is one of my favorite writers. Mrs. Lessly I put you in the same character as Ms. Mynx. Please keep writing great stories. Please release a new book as soon as possible. I will be stalking you website until a new book is release.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His For Keeps; Author: Visit Amazon's Theodora Taylor Page; Review: I waited a long time for this book to be released. This book was worth the wait. I have read all the books released in this series. In my opinon, this is the best story in the seires.. This book took you on a roller coaster ride It made you laugh it made you cry. I cannot wait until the next story in this series is released. Bravo Mrs. Taylor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amore: Battaglia Mafia Series (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Sienna Mynx Page; Review: I have read all the stories in this series. All these books are great read. I cannot wait until the next story is released. Keep up the good work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valentine; Author: Visit Amazon's Jade Eby Page; Review: This story was pretty good until the end. The main character should have killed himself and not the female lead. I have read all of Kenya Wright stories. However, I did not like this story. It was a big let down.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dipping Into Sin; Author: Visit Amazon's DJ Parker Page; Review: Wow, what a great read this was a great story, I cannot wait to read the next story by this author, It will be an automatic click. There were a few editing problems but it did not take away anything away from the story, What a great ending. I love stories with strong alphas males. I cannot wait to read Nick story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chosen; Author: Visit Amazon's Sienna Mynx Page; Review: This was an excellent story. It had a everything I expecet from a good horror story. I hope there is a part two to this story. Sienna Mynx is one of my favorite authors. All of her stories are great. I hope that she doesn't make us wait for the next installment in this series. Please Ms. Mynx don't keep us wating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Dragon Everlasting: 50 Loving States, Arizona; Author: Visit Amazon's Theodora Taylor Page; Review: Theodora Taylor is one of my favorite authors. I read Her Dragon Everlasting in one day. What a great read. Great character development. I cannot wait to read the next story in this series. Wow Wow!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Male (The Carter Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Kim J. West Page; Review: I have been waiting patiently to read this story. I read the first two chapters on my FB page and I was hooked. I read this story in a few hours because I could not put this book down. Please read this story. It's romantic and spicy. Trust me you will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to read more stories by this new author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holt: Her Ruthless Billionaire: 50 Loving States, Connecticut (Ruthless Tycoons) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Theodora Taylor Page; Review: Loved it. I cannot wait for the next book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Intex Rainbow Ring Inflatable Play Center, 117" X 76" X 53", for Ages 2+; Brand: Intex; Review: We got this as a gift for our 2yr old. Not only does he love it so does our 4 yr old. The picture is very accurate as to the size of the pool. We used our air compressor to blow it up even though it says to use a foot pump but we weren't going to use our energy to blow up this huge pool. It held up pretty well but you would need a little foot pump to keep it sturdy. We bought a tarp and layed it underneath and placed it out on our backyard under our citrus trees which is nicely shaded. The first time we used it was great, but we haven't used it since. Kids absolutely loved it. I got in with the kids too (after adding 5 kettles of hot water, the water was pretty cold!) It's very enjoyable, the slide was too small for our 4yr old as her legs are the length of it and our 2yr old enjoyed it alright. the shower part was cool and with the right amount of pressure you can have it aiming onto the slide, but our water was cold so we just kept it off. the balls are fun until the kids start throwing them out, and out through the back through those little circles, you have to keep fetching them, which us parents got tired of doing. the rings to throw onto the hooks are a nice addition. Overall it is fun. I believe the older reviews there were no drains on the product, but now there are drains in both sections so we drained ours out over night. It did drained about 80% of the way and because we had ours underneath the citrus trees there were tons of bugs in it, leaves, dirt (got windy over night) and bird poop. Had we of known that, we would have bought a 2nd tarp to cover it up. It is a pain to clean up. You want your kids to enjoy it, but you also want them to enjoy a clean pool and because you have to maintain it so thoroughly, we gave it 4 stars. I am already cleaning up enough as is with a family of 5, cleaning the pool is not on the top of my priority list. If you have time, good for you this is a great pool. I'd rather just deal with a little circle pool that I can lift, drain, wipe out and store it so it doesn't get bugs, dirt and bird poop in it. Hope that helps!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table Activity Center; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: we have had this table now for 6 years and even though the phone is lost and nowhere to be found, this table has provided constant entertainment for our three children ages 6, 4 and 2. This is a definite purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gamewright Rory's Story Cubes; Brand: Gamewright; Review: we have a 6,4,2 yr oldtend the older two enjoy playing with the game. We use 3-4 dice as their storytelling doesn't use many words quite yet. But it is fun to see where their imagination is going and to hear their thought process. at this age they don't know what all of the symbols are which is fine to teach them about it, but there are a couple images that I could live without such as the alien, magic wand, a person with their shadow that is a monster.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: this is our second one. We still have the first one but some of the magnets went missing. We love this little toy even though there are 27 pieces. It keeps the little ones entertained. I would really recommend this as a definite purchase. some of the letters are hard to understand what the little character is saying but for the most part you can understand it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Auntie's Bath Toy Bag & Multi-Purpose Toy Organizer - Perfect for Bath Tubs, Cars, Bedrooms, Bathroom Mirrors - For; Brand: Auntie's Treasure Trove; Review: this does the job nicely, I had a corner basket which I did not like. I like how this one can suction anywhere for the most part and holds the toys like it's supposed to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WolVol (Set of 3) Push and Go Friction Powered Car Toys for Boys - Street Sweeper Truck, Cement Mixer; Brand: WolVol; Review: cute and just the right size for my two year old's hands. he loves any truck mostly the trash truck and these are great! plus the traction push and go is the best for any car toy! pricey? maybe but 3 at ten bucks each is probably average.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beados Gems Theme Pack - Friendship Jewelry; Brand: Beados; Review: Super cute and fun my 7 year old loves these things! Was given as a birthday gift and I had never heard of them, will definitely buy other ones; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Franklin Sports MLB Baseball Pop A Pitch - Includes 25 Inch Collapsible Plastic Bat and 3 Plastic Baseballs; Brand: Franklin Sports; Review: Pretty sweet, my boys 6 and 4 love it and have hit the balls into my neighbors backyard plenty of times. It's worth it, hope it lasts; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Reflektor; Brand: Arcade Fire; Review: great group going into the influence of lcd soundsystem. lcd produced. a little bit disco. first song reminds me of blonde.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: The Strokes; Review: better then I thought. great as a matter of fact. I like their sound. almost as good as the first - this is it !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let's Dance; Brand: David Bowie; Review: FUN FOR HIM.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Third Day; Brand: E.L.O.; Review: THIS IS ELO WHEN THEY STARTED TO MAKE THEIR MOVE TO BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Excitable Boy; Brand: Warren Zevon; Review: MISS YOU OLD BUDDY; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pornography; Brand: The Cure; Review: GET IT!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shabooh Shoobah; Brand: INXS; Review: CLASSIC SING ALONG AND DANCE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top; Brand: The Cure; Review: BETTER THAN I REMEMBERED; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mechanical Bull; Brand: Kings of Leon; Review: THEIR BACK .....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laid; Brand: James; Review: ONE GOOD SONG BUT WORTH IT; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Construction Time Again; Brand: Depeche Mode; Review: DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE GREATNESS OFF THIS ONE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Technique; Brand: New Order; Review: GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen Is Dead; Brand: The Smiths; Review: CLASSIC. BEST ALBUM MADE BY THE SMITHS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to the Monkey House; Brand: Dandy Warhols; Review: SNEAKS UP ON YOU; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seventeen Seconds Remast; Brand: The Cure; Review: CLASSIC; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Machine; Brand: Dandy Warhols; Review: UNDER ESTIMATED WHEN YOU LISTEN TO REVIEWS; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fountain; Brand: Echo & The Bunnymen; Review: GOOD. OLDER BUNNEYMEN CD.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Good Morning Vietnam VHS; Brand: Robin Williams; Review: Great movie from the past!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rise of the Planet of the Apes; Brand: James Franco; Review: Great movie with great acting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes; Brand: Andy Serkis; Review: It's a good movie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon 2; Brand: Jay Baruchel; Review: Great Movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy; Brand: ; Review: Great movie with a lot of action. It's basically a copy of the Avengers but the characters are likeable and it's pretty funny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians Of The Galaxy Region Free; Brand: Chris Pratt; Review: Great movie with a lot of action. It's basically a copy of the Avengers but the characters are likeable and it's pretty funny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy [Blu-ray]; Brand: ; Review: Great movie with a lot of action. It's basically a copy of the Avengers but the characters are likeable and it's pretty funny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Equalizer; Brand: Denzel Washington; Review: Decent movie for a Friday night. Denzel can take the average movie and add his brilliance to make it better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men: Days of Future Past 1 VHS; Brand: ; Review: good movie; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Mandarin Chinese Edition) [2 DVDs]; Brand: Andrew Stanton; Review: Great Movie!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captain America: The Winter Soldier; Brand: Chris Evans; Review: Good movie as usual; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies [DVD] [2015]; Brand: ; Review: The 2nd Hobbit was the best of the 3 movies. This last one was way too drawn out with too much extra crap thrown in.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla [DVD] [2014]; Brand: ; Review: Lame acting and lame storyline.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thor: The Dark World (Blu-ray); Brand: Chris Hemsworth; Review: Decent movie that is as good as the first one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit 3: The Battle of the Five Armies; Brand: Sean Austin; Review: The 2nd Hobbit was the best of the 3 movies. This last one was way too drawn out with too much extra crap thrown in.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max: Fury Road; Brand: Tom Hardy; Review: Great movie and action packe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max : Fury Road - Edition limitée 3D - Coffret Voiture [Blu-ray]; Brand: ; Review: Great movie and action packe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mysteries of the Unseen World; Brand: Forest Whitaker (Narrator); Review: A wonderful movie to show my students. It's worth the buy. It kept their attention the whole time and that's hard to do with 7th graders.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter - Complete 8-Film Collection; Brand: Daniel Radcliffe; Review: Decent Movie, but I was expecting more on the Harry Potter Caliber.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter Collezione Completa (8 Blu-Ray); Brand: ; Review: Decent Movie, but I was expecting more on the Harry Potter Caliber.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Wick; Brand: David Leitch; Review: Great movie if you like lots of action and violence.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: World War Z; Brand: Brad Pitt; Review: Great movie with a lot of action; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: World War Z; Brand: Brad Pitt; Review: Great movie with a lot of action; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Steel; Brand: Hugh Jackman; Review: This is a feel good family movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men: First Class; Brand: James McAvoy; Review: This was a really good movie. I was surprised at the quality because I expect just another X Men movie to be churned out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ant-Man; Brand: Paul Rudd; Review: My students told me this was a good movie but I was apprehensive about renting it because the market has been flooded with so many Marvel, DC, etc. superheroes for the past decade. The idea of an "Ant Man" sounded stupid and that the studio was just trying to throw crap in the market to make a quick buck. After watching the movie I'm really impressed and Paul Rudd did a great job and the movie was well made. I'm glad I finally rented it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JETech Case for Samsung Galaxy S4, Protective Cover, Gold; Brand: JETech; Review: good; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Slim Armor Galaxy S6 Case with Air Cushion Technology and Kickstand for Galaxy S6 2015 - Mint; Brand: Spigen; Review: good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Crystal Clear Galaxy S6 Screen Protector with Crystal Film for Galaxy S6; Brand: Spigen; Review: soso; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Replacement Belt Clip Holster for Otterbox Defender Case Samsung Galaxy S4; Brand: OtterBox; Review: good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S6 Case, Ringke [Fusion] Crystal Clear PC Back TPU Bumper w/Screen Protector [Drop Protection/Shock Absorption Technology][Attached Dust; Brand: Ringke; Review: i live; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Karin; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shounen, Vampire; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military, School, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Kodomo no Jikan (TV); Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, School; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2; Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School, Seinen, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Prismacolor 3598T Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 48 Pack; Brand: Prismacolor; Review: Very vibrant and brilliant colors! Prismacolor is a little pricey but the cost is worth it if you enjoy shading with colored pencils. I do recommend the the special sharpener for them as regular ones seems to wear down the pencils quickly. Great for adult coloring books and artists alike!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiskars 12-27457097J Gel Pen 48-Piece-Set; Brand: Fiskars; Review: Seems to be the same as the LolliZ gel pens. I ordered both to have some variety and was disappointed when I received them, they were basically the same product, the colors are identical and the pens even look the same. I think the LolliZ are rebranded Fiskars or vice versa. The LolliZ are a bit cheaper so I would recommend those on price alone. The quality of both of them are great, however.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sargent Art 22-7212 12-Count Assorted Colored Pencils; Brand: Sargent Art; Review: Love these, soft enough to do blending and shading, hold up very well. They compare great to some more expensive options such as prismacolor. I own both and the prismacolors are great but for the minimal difference in performance I would buy these and save some money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sargent Art 22-7224 24-Count Assorted Colored Pencils" />; Brand: Sargent Art; Review: Love these, soft enough to do blending and shading, hold up very well. They compare great to some more expensive options such as prismacolor. I own both and the prismacolors are great but for the minimal difference in performance I would buy these and save some money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LolliZ 96 Gel Pen Premium Set - 2 Pack of 48 each .; Brand: LolliZ; Review: Great value, inexpensive and last a long time. I use them for adult coloring books and they hold up. I didn't have any issues with defects they all worked right out of the box. They seem to be identical to the package that fiskers sells as I ordered both and besides slight variety I can't tell the difference between them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiskars 12-27457097J Gel Pen 48-Piece-Set; Brand: Fiskars; Review: Seems to be the same as the LolliZ gel pens. I ordered both to have some variety and was disappointed when I received them, they were basically the same product, the colors are identical and the pens even look the same. I think the LolliZ are rebranded Fiskars or vice versa. The LolliZ are a bit cheaper so I would recommend those on price alone. The quality of both of them are great, however.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Staedtler Color Pen Set, Set of 36 Assorted Colors (Triplus Fineliner Pens); Brand: Staedtler; Review: There are amazing markers, great assortment of vibrant colors. A must have for anyone who enjoys coloring. Great for people who enjoy adult coloring books and their intricate designs. These are very fine tipped so you can be very prcis with them. Staedtler makes a great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Holmes Carbon Filters HAPF60, Filter C, 4 Pack; Brand: Holmes; Review: Can be modified to fit various filters, works as advertised.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crane USA Humidifiers - Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, Filter-Free, 1 Gallon, for Home Bedroom Baby Nursery and Office, Pink; Brand: Crane USA; Review: Looks good, and great to have going in dry winter air or when sick. Easy to clean, easy to use. Would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MOSO NATURAL Air Purifying Bag. Bamboo Charcoal Air Freshener, Deodorizer, Odor Eliminator, Odor Absorber For Cars and; Brand: MOSO NATURAL; Review: Works well, appreciate that it can be "refreshed" with sunlight.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holmes AER1 Allergen Remover True HEPA Filter, HAPF300AH-U4R; Brand: Holmes; Review: Helps reduce allergens and scents considerably, good product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tovolo Leak-Free, Sphere Ice Molds with Tight Silicone Seal, 2.5 Inch Sphere - Set of 2; Brand: Tovolo; Review: A little extra, but fun addition to my home bar. Easy to fill and remove ice balls, no complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No. 918 Tayla Soft Crushed Linen Texture Rod Pocket Curtain Panel, 50" x 63", Teal Blue; Brand: No. 918; Review: Ok. Came a little wrinkled, and looked cheap. After flattening out, was much improved, and ok for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secura Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker 18/10 Bonus Stainless Steel Screen (1000ML); Brand: Secura; Review: Excellent press. I'm embarrassed to admit this is the third press I've bought, after breaking the two glass ones I initially purchased. I realized I can't be trusted with another glass one, but even outside of durability, I like this one more. It comes apart completely and everything can be dishwashed. It also keeps coffee extremely hot for a couple hours, and has good capacity. Very satisfied with purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALASKA BEAR - Natural Silk Travel/Toddler 14x18 Inches Pillowcase, Hypoallergenic, 19; Brand: ALASKA BEAR; Review: Nice pillowcase, but zipper started coming off after about a year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pop n' Store Decorative Storage Box with Lid - Collapsible and Stackable- Document Box - Black - Interior Size; Brand: Samsill; Review: Excellent - look more expensive than they are, and way more aesthetically pleasing than the junk that used to be sitting on my bookshelf.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Microfiber Sheet Set - King, Cream; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Bought for my guest bed, and surprised to find the quality was on par or better to the luxury set I had for my queen. Very impressed, nice sheets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100% Silk Pillowcase for Hair Zippered Luxury 25 Momme Mulberry Silk King Black; Brand: Celestial Silk; Review: Awesome pillowcase, great for hair and skin. Has held up better than the alaska bear silk pillowcase I bought previously. Comes in a cute bougie box, too. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modway Aveline 10" Gel Infused Memory Foam Queen Mattress With CertiPUR-US Certified Foam - 10-Year Warranty; Brand: Modway; Review: Bought this for visiting guest and now stash it under my queen bed when not in use. For about a month I had it in the living room, since it's pretty easy to move around and was fun for movies, but as I'm trying to be an adult I've since put it away. I will say that in that time I fell asleep on it, and it rivaled the name brand memory foam mattress I got from costco for myself, and was possibly better. Nice mattress, not just for kids. Appreciate that it's comfortable without being too thick to function as my pseudo trundle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acanva Hypoallergenic Pillow Insert Sham Cushion Form, Square, 28" L x 28" W; Brand: Acanva; Review: Great pillow. Not too soft, not too firm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modway Aveline 8" Gel Infused Memory Foam Queen Mattress With CertiPUR-US Certified Foam - 10-Year Warranty; Brand: Modway; Review: Bought this for visiting guest and now stash it under my queen bed when not in use. For about a month I had it in the living room, since it's pretty easy to move around and was fun for movies, but as I'm trying to be an adult I've since put it away. I will say that in that time I fell asleep on it, and it rivaled the name brand memory foam mattress I got from costco for myself, and was possibly better. Nice mattress, not just for kids. Appreciate that it's comfortable without being too thick to function as my pseudo trundle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modway Aveline 6" Gel Infused Memory Foam Twin Mattress With CertiPUR-US Certified Foam - 10-Year Warranty; Brand: Modway; Review: Bought this for visiting guest and now stash it under my queen bed when not in use. For about a month I had it in the living room, since it's pretty easy to move around and was fun for movies, but as I'm trying to be an adult I've since put it away. I will say that in that time I fell asleep on it, and it rivaled the name brand memory foam mattress I got from costco for myself, and was possibly better. Nice mattress, not just for kids. Appreciate that it's comfortable without being too thick to function as my pseudo trundle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EvriHolder DynoBytes Sandwich Crust Cutter (assorted colors); Brand: Evriholder; Review: Got this for my niece, and now every sandwich has to be dinos. I love it, she loves it, and my sister tolerates us both. Great addition for boosting my cool aunt cred.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Household Essentials 55975-1 Fresh Red Cedar Shavings and Lavender Sachet - Mild Scent that Repels Moths - 5-Pack; Brand: Household Essentials; Review: Bought this for a vintage storage chest. Seems to be working, really enjoy the lavender/cedar scent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whynter 20 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler with Black Tinted Mirror Glass Door; Brand: Whynter; Review: Looks good, keeps wine consistently cold, and fits the space I had available. Nice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Now Designs Tea Towel, The Great Catsby Print; Brand: Now Designs; Review: Very cute, but not that absorbent. May be better after a few washes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Calla Angel Superior 1000 Gram Egyptian Cotton Oversize 63 x 31 Bath Towel, 1 Piece, Logo White; Brand: Calla Angel; Review: Super plush, very cosy towel. Washes well, and didn't get white fuzz over everything else. Remains soft and plush even with repeated use/wash.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art3d 6-Pack Peel and Stick Mother of Pearl Shell Tile for Kitchen Backsplashes, 12" x 12" White Brick; Brand: Art3d; Review: Really gorgeous product. Tiles had good depth and dimension, though I did take the time to cut the end pieces to make the rows continuous when placed side by side. If simply placed right on the wall next to each other, tiles will not look continuous or polished, so this has to be thoughtfully placed when used. I had purchased tile cutters to aid in this process, but found this tile to be too thin to meet the minimum thickness required of the clippers, so keep that in mind.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Elarin Studios Apartments; City: Faliraki Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: A treasure of a find in faliraki.. this brilliant family run home from home is such a warm friendly place to stay .. rooms are a good size everything you would expect for self catering .. food and drink very good and reasonable price and everywhere kept spotless .. Eleni Nikos family and staff make you feel like family .. in an excellent position for bars and restaurants and a short walk to the beach.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nadler Liverpool; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: Excellent location for theatre shops and bars .. lovely modern hotel .. room decent size with small kitchen area kettle etc ..staff very efficient very friendly and very helpful .. we arrived early and they took our baggage to allow us to enjoy our stay and put it in our room for us; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elarin Studios Apartments; City: Faliraki Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: A very warm welcome awaits everyone who stays at this gem of a hotel. Eleni, Nikos girls and staff help you to feel at home. Hotel is kept spotless, rooms are what you would expect basic but with everything you need. The pool area is very well maintained with sunbeds etc there is a bar with breakfast and light snacks to suit everyone.the beach is a short 5 to 10mins walk away as is the town centre. Lots of bars shops and restaurants on the doorstep also if you don't fancy going into the town. I would highly recommend to everyone who wants to stay in faliraki. Home from home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Letchworth Guest House; City: Weymouth Dorset England; Review: Nice small b & b 6 bedroom en suite Everything you need in the room tea coffee toiletries etc Breakfast freshly cooked with a variety of choice excellent Close to the seafront and walking distance to the town for restaurants bars and shops and harbour Parking available also close to train station Sarah and kev make you feel very welcome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elarin Studios Apartments; City: Faliraki Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: We have now stayed 3 times and going back in September. I can honestly recommend the Elarin to everyone. Elani and Nikos make you feel very welcome turning into friends. Everywhere is kept spotless and nothing is to much trouble. If you want a really friendly good base then the Elarin is it. Basic rooms with everything you need well stocked pool bar with a good choice of food. Bars and restaurants a short walk as is the beach.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alex and Emma (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fled (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Money Train (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I'll Be There (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Runs in the Family (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Cooking? (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Confidence (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Life So Far (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Walk in the Clouds (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cherish (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How to Deal (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Desperado / El Mariachi (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Brown (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nick of Time (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Is My Father (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dreamkeeper (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Security (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Love and War (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duplex (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Little Lady (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Company (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benny and Joon (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Years in Tibet (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Card (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wildcats (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Astronaut's Wife (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Protocol (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Another 48 Hrs. (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's Club (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Civil Action (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the Iron Mask (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Far and Away (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Backdraft (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Homicide (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Love of the Game (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stakeout (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Associate (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder at 1600 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agnes Browne (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heart and Souls (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hope Springs (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Importance of Being Earnest (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frailty (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Juror (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fire Down Below (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Valmont (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Presumed Innocent (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Crime (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonfly (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Copycat (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mercury Rising (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Cause (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: F/X (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jack and Sarah (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Before Night Falls (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sylvia (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Cried (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chain Reaction (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mists of Avalon (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Liberty (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arabian Nights (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Absolute Power (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Music of the Heart (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suspect (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don Juan De Marco (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand and Deliver (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: St. Elmo's Fire (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Untouchables (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder in the First (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eddie (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rainmaker (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: October Sky (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect Murder (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Love Letter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parenthood (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Murphy's Romance (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepers (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Awakenings (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Private Benjamin (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Mooseport (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Practical Magic (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Bounce (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tuskegee Airmen (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in La Mancha (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lean on Me (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ned Kelly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Door to Door (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deceived (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Game (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dolores Claiborne (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Way Out (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The English Patient (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Narrow Margin (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 61* (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jagged Edge (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cool Runnings (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Splash: 20th Anniversary Edition (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Murder of Crows (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ninth Gate (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eye for an Eye (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boys on the Side (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Highwaymen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Always (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Domestic Disturbance (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mask: Director's Cut (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hurricane (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosewood (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memphis Belle (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Sir (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghosts of Mississippi (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: School Ties (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trapped (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of My Success (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Haunted Mansion (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gung Ho (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Wong Foo (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shattered (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jackal (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chances Are (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Truly (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Odd Couple (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jewel of the Nile (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Down Periscope (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Mom (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something to Talk About (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic Pizza (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: De-Lovely (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outrageous Fortune (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Surviving Christmas (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bright Young Things (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Greenfingers (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. 3000 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Flight of the Phoenix (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Grace (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wicker Park (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Around the Bend (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera: Special Edition (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and the Darkness (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vera Drake (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Only You (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Boy Scout (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Are We There Yet? (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silver City (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Own (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Regarding Henry (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shipping News (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soul Man (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Summer School (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silverado (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pale Rider (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet American (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Absence of Malice (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last of the Dogmen (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Big Man (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Horse Whisperer (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gia (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Sea (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cutting Edge (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guarding Tess (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Philadelphia Experiment (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Right Stuff (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Majestic (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Could Happen to You (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Believer (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Life Without Me (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blast from the Past (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Five People You Meet in Heaven (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Assault on Precinct 13 (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Be Cool (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chamber (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Package (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tuesdays with Morrie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Les Miserables (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P.S. (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fly Away Home (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man Without a Face (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bat 21 (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystery (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Accused (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Siege (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Door in the Floor (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Bride (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mississippi Burning (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deliver Us From Eva (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crying Game: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simply Irresistible (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hearts in Atlantis (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eulogy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Head of State (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Kid (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bandits (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Ten Yards (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tuck Everlasting (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of the Dead: Amazon Warrior Women (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fools Rush In (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Daughter (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life or Something Like It (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Long Walk Home (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eve's Bayou (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man of the House (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Very Long Engagement (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Songcatcher (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Holcroft Covenant (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Disclosure (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Class Action (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Brothers McMullen (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: America's Sweethearts (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Spanish Prisoner (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanity Fair (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silkwood (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rob Roy (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Kid (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starman (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Fullscreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the King (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladyhawke (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dawn (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Innocent Man (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: And the Band Played On (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Soldier's Story (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Places in the Heart (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nell (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti: Collector's Edition (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Abyss (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Norma Rae (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brian's Song (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Karate Kid (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Miracle Worker (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet Joe Black (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Clearing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gettysburg (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law: Bonus Material (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angie (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luther (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Castle (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Brasco (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon: The Return (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birth (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Milagro Beanfield War (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Edge (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wilde (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blind Horizon (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Seventh Sign (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Contact (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy Mine (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Payback (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Fellow Americans (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before Sunrise (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Little People Zoo Train; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: My daughter received this for her second Christmas. She loves it!! That was two years ago and it is still played with daily!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little People Animal Sounds Zoo; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: My middle daughter received this for her first birthday!! She is now 2 1/2 and it is still played with daily!! She loves it and it has helped her to learn some of her animals!!! She loves it as does my other two daughters, 4 years and 8 monthes!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony G3: Celebration Castle Playset with Music, Lights and Baby Pony Pink Sunsparkle; Brand: My Little Pony; Review: My daughter received this for Christmas last year. She loves it but doesn't play with it much because it falls apart easily. She get frustrated and moves onto other toys.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little People Animal Sounds Farm; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: My oldest daughter received this for Christmas 2 years ago and it is still played with daily!! I now have two other daughters, 2 1/2 and 8 monthes, they both love playing with it. The youngest has discovered that she can make the sounds work by opening and closing the stall doors and pushing the buttons. Well worth the money spent!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher Price Little People Fun Park; Brand: Little People; Review: My daughters received this for Christmas last year and it was a big hit!! They love using the roller coaster and the ferris wheel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strawberry Shortcake Berry Happy Home; Brand: Strawberry Shortcake; Review: My daughter had been asking for Strawberry shortcake house non-stop for Christmas so we got it for her. She loves it!! Though I do agree with the others about the stickers, and the window boxes, but she doesn't seem to mind so whatever as long as she is happy. Now finding the furniture was hard to find. I ended up only buying the bedroom set on ebay for 23. But the other two were just to high in price. I would love to get her the other furniture sets but have been unable to find them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Touch LeapPad; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: My youngest, who is two, received this for Christmas. She likes it but has a hard time turning the pages. Now my other two girls are 4 and 5. They love it and have a easier time with it. They have been helping the youngest work it. But over all We like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VTech - V.Smile - Winnie The Pooh: Honey Hunt; Brand: VTech; Review: This game is so age appropriate!!! My girls 2 3/4 and 4 1/2 love it!!! It really does help with their learning to work the joystick; another game that does this is the Elmo game. They just love making pooh bear jump; it really makes my 2 3/4 year old laugh!!! A fantastic game for learning to follow directions to accomplish a task. I highly recommend this game!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VTech - V.Smile - Scooby Doo: Funland Frenzy; Brand: VTech; Review: My 6 year old begged for this game for Christmas, she loves Scooby Doo. But once she started playing it she had a hard time with it. The spelling is well above what she is currently learning in school. We have to sit with her and basically play the game for her. We are putting it away until she is older and is able to spell at the level the game requires. It was disappointing for her, but she has enjoyed the Alphabet game that came with her system as well as the Pooh Bear one. They just need to bump up the age level for this game. Otherwise it is an excellent game that encourages learning spelling.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Washington; City: Bristol England; Review: This hotel is a real find, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and tolerant of my 2 year old! The rooms are comfortable but a little dated, although the important things are done well- I had a good bed and a really nice tray of goodies and breakfast was lovely. I will stay here again, they were all very welcoming and it was very good value for money considering the great location. Definately visit the Zoo if you have little ones but be prepared to walk up and down lots of hills if you want to venture outside Clifton!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Winchester; City: Winchester Hampshire England; Review: I was really very pleasantly surprised by this hotel. I had always had a slightly bad feeling by the big chain hotels, but most of my friends were booked in here, so I did too. Reception were very efficient - allowing me an early check in on Saturday morning and offering to allocate it close to my friends. If I was being picky..it could have been friendlier, but the check out more than made up for that! My room was really nice and new and had a really comfortable bed with a choice of pillows...not what I would expect for £56 at all! The shower was lovely and powerful (in fact too powerful..it took me be surprise and I drenched myself!!). All in all...i was impressed by the room. Breakfast was a bit pricey, but if I had been more organised I could have got it for much cheaper (recommend you book the room with the breakfast included!) but there was a good spread and it was tasty (albeit a little understaffed!). All in all, I would recommend this hotel - they have clearly put a lot of thought into making it nice for their guests...and it has paid off! I would give it 6/5 for the value for money if I could!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cranleigh Hotel; City: Reigate Surrey England; Review: I stayed here whilst attending a family Christening in June and found it to be a very friendly little hotel that is in a fabulous location for both Reigate shopping and my family! The rooms are very nicely decorated - in keeping with the era of the building and with nice attention to detail. There is a lovely (and massive) garden at the back of the hotel that is clearly looked after by someone who knows and loves gardening! Breakfast consisted of a very plentiful buffet of fruit, cereals, loads of juices, pastries and yoghurts. You can also have a full English breakfast which is freshly cooked and very tasty. I really liked the very personal feel of this hotel - it had a lovely atmosphere! If I was being very picky, I would have preferred a duvet rather than sheets and blankets and I think that proper glasses should be in the rooms rather than plastic disposable cups. I would also have appreciated a box of tissues as it would seem Reigate is not a good area for someone who suffers from hayfever!! As I say though, these are very picky points....even knowing these things would not stop me from staying again....but they have stopped me from putting 'excellent' as an overall rating. All in all, it is very good value for money and I am looking forward to my next visit!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Carpenters Arms; City: Stanton Wick Somerset England; Review: I stayed at the Carpenter's Arms last weekend as there was a family wedding nearby. Everything was dealt with in a very friendly and efficient manner and with a smile on their faces! I needed to leave the pub at 8.30 on Saturday morning and with a busy day as Bridesmaid ahead was hoping I could have breakfast but as it only started at 8.30 I feared this may not happen...it was not a problem though as when mentioned to the manager, he gladly offered breakfast at 8am instead. The rooms have all been recently refurbished and barring a lack of chests of drawers in some of the larger rooms (my cosy little room had one though!) were all equipped with everything you could need, including a very well stocked hospitality tray with fresh milk in a thermos (a great idea!). I would highly recommend this pub/hotel...they did everything right and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay...thank you for adding to what was a very enjoyable weekend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Conference Centre London Heathrow; City: West Drayton Greater Londo; Review: Stayed here as was flying early out of Heathrow early morning. Our check in was not good - the receptionist was not friendly and rushed us through the whole experience as if we were inconveniencing her - not the best start. The hotel is huge! Going to our room we went through very long corridors that smelled of smoke - though I was assured that ours was a non-smoking room, however, and to be fair it didn't smell of smoke IN the room..just in the corridor. We booked primarily as we got a deal on the airport parking, which was good value, but beware other travelers...every add on in this hotel is pricey. I would avoid the optional room service breakfast - it is extortionate. All in all, wouldn't stay here out of choice again but it is ok for 1 night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rodney Hotel; City: Bristol England; Review: I have previously stayed at 2 other hotels within this small group in Clifton - the others being full meant I was redirected here for this stay - I'm pleased I was! As with the other hotels, I found the room to be well equipped with everything I could need for a single night stay. If I were staying longer I suppose I may want more space to unpack, but that is being nit picky. All staff I encountered were delightfully friendly and efficient. I got in a bit of a pickle kept leaving my electronic key in the room, but they were obliging enough to run up the stairs and let me back in! Breakfast was delicious and the location really can't be faulted. I was lucky enough to be there on a lovely Summer's evening and made the most of the atmosphere around Clifton Village. I have been to Bristol before many times so knew what to expect, but Bristol in the sunshine has a lovely feeling! I will definitely return to this group - I was promptly signed up to their loyalty card scheme on arrival, so they've secured my business!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: BrandSimple: How the Best Brands Keep it Simple and Succeed; Author: Visit Amazon's Allen P. Adamson Page; Review: BrandSimple takes a complicated subject and makes it easy, and interesting, to digest. A must for anyone interested in better understanding how to make a good brand great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Body Surfing: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Anita Shreve Page; Review: I've read all of Shreve's books and this is the weakest. The big aha toward the end is hardly an aha. The characters are not well developed, and the actions of two characters (Mrs. Edwards and Jeffrey) are never adaquately or believably explained. Don't waste your time. There are too many good books out there.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: You've Been Warned; Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: YOU"VE BEEN WARNED...don't read this book! This book is so bad it's amazing that Little Brown (the once-reputable publisher) would agree to publish it. The incentive (or ultimatum) offered by the authors must have been huge. The story is just plain stupid and disappointing. How I wish I could get back the time I invested in reading it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BrandDigital: Simple Ways Top Brands Succeed in the Digital World; Author: Visit Amazon's Allen P. Adamson Page; Review: Allen Adamson does not disappoint. His insightful comments and approachable language make it a must-read for any marketer today. I thought I knew this territory pretty well until I read this book and realized all I didn't know.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spire: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard North Patterson Page; Review: Enjoyed this well-paced, well-written mystery, save for the fact that the "who-did-it" was obvious from the beginning.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Calculated in Death; Author: Visit Amazon's J. D. Robb Page; Review: I like mysteries, and I like NYC-based stories, as that is where I live. This book, set in the future for no apparent reason, is boring. It lacks suspense. Has no twists. Is filled with unnecessary details. Has so many characters it is impossible to keep track of all of them. And the ones I can remember don't ring true. I have not ready any of the other books in the series, and having read this one, I won't be reading any more. A big waste of time!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Reconstructing Amelia: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kimberly McCreight Page; Review: Smartly written, intriguing premise. This well-written book hooked me immediately. We think we know our kids, but do we really? Even good kids harbor secrets. I definitely enjoyed this book and liked the contemporary use of FB, texting, etc. to show communcation between characters. But some of the revelations were too implausible to be believable. The more my friend (who also read it) and I started to Deconstruct Amelia, the implausible twists started piling up. Gone Girl (which we both loved) inveiled its clues cleverly and brilliantly...the revelations in this book were more contrived than derived from the plot. Still, it was a good read. If I could, I'd have given it three and a half stars....4 for readability and interest, but 3 for too many unbelievalbe or irrelevant secrets/coincidences. And the final answer to the big mystery was underwhelming.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Woman Upstairs; Author: Visit Amazon's Claire Messud Page; Review: The book is beautifully-but overly-written. The main character is a bore and more than a bit depressing. However, the ending makes it worth the read. After finishing it a few dates ago, it still haunts me. SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!! DON"T READ MORE IF YOU HAVEN'T FINSIHED THE BOOK. Nora's ultimate humiliation is certainly not deserving. However, she has betrayed Sirena who of course must know ....the cameras film everything. So is this just payback for Nora's fooling around with her husband? Yes it's harsh, but so is covertly fooling around with your BFF's husband. I'd be curious what others think.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You Should Have Known; Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Hanff Korelitz Page; Review: Awful! Tedious and long. Unlikeable narrator. Too too much about what protagonist is thinking, and little about what happens. Kept waiting for the story to begin. It never does. Narrator writes a book...You Should Have Known...about women who don't see in their partners what they should...and of course that is true of her and her husband. Basically, that's the story. B-O-R-I-N-G. Predicable. And a neat little wrap up ending.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Boston Girl: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Anita Diamant Page; Review: Very good, if you are a third grader; otherwise, awful.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Cinderella Murder (Under Suspicion); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Higgins Clark Page; Review: Oh, Mary, what happened? I used to love your books. Easy, nice escapes. Likable (though too perfect) heroines. But when I can guess the killer only a third of the way in, well, I'd have to say you're slipping. So sad.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hush Hush: A Tess Monaghan Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Lippman Page; Review: Too many unrelated subplots. Didn't like the all-too pretentious Carla Scout. The plot was all over the place. Ended with a whimper. Unrelatable, unlikeable characters. Waiting for something to happen that never did.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Step Too Far: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tina Seskis Page; Review: An okay book, but as a reader, I don't like being manipulated, or tricked. The book's big reveal feels contrived and sneaky. Also, the book is driven by a single-plot. what's the big backstory? The protagonist is about to reveal her dark secret to her friend, but oops, doesn't. She almost spills the beans to her new boss, but then again, doesn't. The whole book feels concentrated on the big bad secret, and then once revealed, I felt like I was duped. Unsatisfying; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Vanishing Year: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Moretti Page; Review: Predictable. Preposterous. Cardboard characters. Really, how could anyone give this 4 or 5 stars? Must be a different book with the same title.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Behind Her Eyes: The Sunday Times #1 Best Selling Psychological Thriller; Author: SARAH PINBOROUGH; Review: Loved this book until the end. It's twisty, well-written, and an easy read. Keeps the reader guessing what's going to happen next. Who's manipulating whom? Who's good and who's not? Who's believable and who's not? But the end, for me, so disappoints. Turns out that I'm the one who's been manipulated the most. Not the genre it's being marketed as. Oh and by the way, a better title would have been BEHIND HIS EYES!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Marriage Lie: A bestselling psychological thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Kimberly Belle Page; Review: Full of surprises and twists until literally the very last sentence. A real page-turner. Everything fits together and is ultimately explained. Tightly written. A very good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I See You; Author: Visit Amazon's Clare Mackintosh Page; Review: Kept me interested. Well-enough written. But reminded me of MH Clark...lots of red herrings thrown out so many that almost everyone becomes a potential suspect. Even still, I guessed the villain which is something I never ever do, so couldn't have been that well-plotted. Also, the end kind of falls apart, and characters do things that aren't believable. Wanted to like it more than I did.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everything You Want Me to Be: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mindy Mejia Page; Review: An excellent read... well-written, well-plotted, and a satisfactory resolution at the end. This book kept me eager to read more. The plot keeps evolving, as the mystery keeps deepening. The characters all have their tragic flaws, which in the end cause their downfall. Someone should hurry and buy the rights... would be a great movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Let You Go; Author: Visit Amazon's Clare Mackintosh Page; Review: First half is great. The twist at the end of Part One is totally unexpected, and extremely well done. Makes me think Part 2 will be great. But oh, man, am I wrong. First, a ridiculous new character (rather caricature) is introduced. He's so awful it's almost laughable. The story becomes predictable and absurd. The big twist/reveal at the end is ludicrous. Also, don't like that there is no real resolution/explanation of Ray's son's issues. Why is the son given so much time in the book? In the movie version, he should be cut. A strong beginning but a pathetically weak end.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Good Widow: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Fenton Page; Review: Started out promising but turned to the ridiculous. Could have been so much better. Still waiting for (SPOILER ALERT) the chapter called James, After. Now that would have been a better book!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sycamore: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Bryn Chancellor Page; Review: Really a 3.5; the writing would be a 4.5, but the story meandered and the end was not all that satisfying. Never answered the question (unless I missed it) about what Maud was doing with the letters she stole. A lot of characters to keep track of and a lot of back in forth in time. A complex story well told but over-written. Not really much of a mystery or thriller, but a good story about small town living and the way all the many lives intertwine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The News from the End of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Jeanne Miller Page; Review: Very little plot. Some very unsympathetic characters. Nothing interesting or exciting about a story that's been better told before. Having some roots on the Cape, I was hoping at least the setting would portray itself as a character but it never did.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Breakdown: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's B. A. Paris Page; Review: Within first 20 pages, was able to quickly peg a bad guy. End made it more complicated/interesting, but overall, pedestrian writing and too much on and on about the same thing. Plus, too often I wanted to yell at the protagonist, "Just tell him blah blah blah." Too many actions that didn't ring true.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brighton: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Harvey Page; Review: Well-written and atmospheric, but ... too many undeveloped characters sneak in and out of every chapter making it hard to get to know any of them. So much story, so much plot, that by the end, I didn't care much about anyone or anything. A compelling-enough read, but will have forgotten it all by tomorrow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Missing, Presumed: A Novel (Manon Bradshaw); Author: Visit Amazon's Susie Steiner Page; Review: Smartly written, satisfying mystery. All the disparate pieces eventually fall together. Every time I put the book down, I looked forward to picking it up again. Liked the many flawed characters who seemed all too human. And particularly enjoyed Manon's man-screw-ups. Will be reading Ms. Steiner's second Manon mystery soon. Highly recommend..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Persons Unknown (A Manon Bradshaw Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Susie Steiner Page; Review: Closer to a 3.5. Steiner is a clever writer. Her characters, flawed though they are, are beautifully drawn. Enjoyed the writing more than the plot, which I felt was weak. But oh those inner musings of Davey and Manon. Wish I could hang out with them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lying Game: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Ware Page; Review: A slog. Moved along at a snail's pace. Too much unnecessary detail. Mystery itself okay but took way too long to develop any momentum. Lots of unlikable characters, including the baby (who, by the way, took up too many pages).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Do Not Become Alarmed; Author: Maile Meloy (author); Review: The moral issues raised were interesting but the story could have been a lot better. First, too many names to remember. Couldn't keep track of which kids belonged to which families. Hector's plight should have been given more page-time. A bit over the top. Easy to read but not very satisfying.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Even If It Kills Her: A Bailey Weggins Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate White Page; Review: Like all of Kate White's books, , this is a well-written, engrossing story. It's the kind of book you look forward to sitting down and getting lost in. One of my favorite mystery writers. But... could have been a five-star book if only ending were made stronger. And wish that Ms. White would write more often. Look forward to her books coming out, and sometimes it's a very long wait.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lie to Me: A Fast-Paced Psychological Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's J.T. Ellison Page; Review: Oh, this book had so much potential. So much like Gone Girl in structure. Every time I picked up the book I easily fell into it. There's a lot going on and it's complicated. Who's the villain? Who's not? Lots of possibilities. Kept me curious. But then....(SPOILERS AHEAD)...it was not nearly as clever or as well-plotted as Gone Girl. The big reveal was only surprising after reading the back-story that was revealed at 85%... I like mysteries where it's possible to figure out if you pay very careful attention. This book, regardless of how closely you read it, you can't guess what's going to happen because no clues are dropped. Overall, this book is well-written and interesting and held my curiosity throughout. I just found the ending to be a bit too much and revealed too late.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sometimes I Lie: A psychological thriller with a killer twist you'll never forget; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Feeney Page; Review: This book is preposterous!. It's a bit of a struggle to figure out who is whom, and then when you do, it's not worth the effort. Confusing ending with a few possible explanations, all that are flawed. Well-enough written, but a rather silly, head-scratching mess.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fluker's Repta Vines-Purple Coleus for Reptiles and Amphibians; Brand: Fluker's; Review: this plant looks better than I expexted. this picture does it no justice. I am going to buy more for my other terreriums.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exo Terra Feeding Dish; Brand: Exo Terra; Review: Very small I will order again tho alot cheaper than pet stores. Also same brand; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Exo Terra Feeding Dish; Brand: Exo Terra; Review: Very small I will order again tho alot cheaper than pet stores. Also same brand; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Exo Terra Sun-Glo Basking Spot Lamp; Brand: Exo Terra; Review: Great price. . Whish they would have lasted longer. These bulbs seem to burn out too fast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KONG Senior Dog Toy, Purple; Brand: KONG; Review: Waste of money, my dog destroyed within 3 hours. Very disappointed usually Kong is an amazing product.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Exmoor Coast Holidays at Caffyns Farm Campground; City: Lynton Exmoor National Park England; Review: As a couple with a dog we couldn't have asked for better than Caffyn's campsite near Lynton on Exmoor. The facilities were top notch, especially the clean, hot, ample showers and the neatly organised pitches. We loved the dog exercise field and of course the vast range of superb walks over Exmoor right from the campsite entrance. Lynton, Lynmouth, Coombe Martin and more are within easy reach, offering a great variety of friendly, tasty eateries and pubs along the spectacular north Devon coast. Great value, thanks to the industrious and welcoming site managers. Stay here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: The Yurrban Trafalgar is a smart, efficient and friendly hotel located in a very convenient area of Barcelona. The facilities are clean, sleek and good quality. Our 'tiny' room with en suite was indeed tiny, but comfortable and fine for our needs. The welcoming sangria was delightful, and the cheese platter a revelation. Easy walking to Sant Pere and neighbouring areas, plus good metro links. Also nice to sunbathe on the roof terrace with super views overy the city and cool off in the small plunge pool. Lovely helpful staff. Highly recommended for a city break in this super city.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bogobiri House Lagos; City: Lagos Lagos State; Review: You can't go wrong with the Thursday night open mic jam at Bogobiri. The ambience is relaxed and upbeat; the music is laid back and intimate. Lolo comperes with aplomb, and sings up a storm with reggae soul vibes coming from the scratch band beside her. A decent range of standard drinks and a fair menu round it off. The mixed crowd are as friendly and chilled as the service. Well worth a visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shoregate Hotels; City: Ikeja Lagos State; Review: There are plenty of hotels to choose from in Ikeja these days, but Shoregate stands out in terms of value for money. The rooms are comfortable, clean, convenient, well equipped and in good condition. Admittedly the restaurant food takes a while to emerge from the kitchen, but that's pretty standard in this part of the world, and the service is always courteous and with a smile. Front desk are also helpful. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apartments Zvrko; City: Cavtat Konavle Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: Although we booked quite late, Apartments Zvrko had all we hoped for and more. Our studio flat was simple, comfortable and efficient but above all had the most wonderful sunset views across the bay. We stayed on the top floor in a coast-facing apartment including a compact balcony overlooking the pool terrace and the hillside dropping down from Obod to the shore and miles of ultramarine coastlines beyond. Nothing was too much trouble for our hostess Adriana and her family: airport runs, local advice, washing free of charge, trips to local villages, home-made treats. The pool was clean and refreshing, the AC worked well, and we enjoyed local meals at Tomislav on nights we decided not to cook or walk down to the town 20 minutes away. It is a steep climb up to the apartment from Cavtat town but the view is well worth the effort. The bus or boat services to Dubrovnik or other coastal spots are close and convenient and reasonably priced. We were happy to have stayed at a quiet spot like Obod, including the spectacular walk up the Ronald Brown Pathway to a 701m asl summit behind the villa. Highly recommended, and do try to contact Adriana to book direct as she has not had great experiences with booking agent websites. We would come again: can't say fairer than that!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stumble Inn; City: Elmina Central Region; Review: Having checked out and rejected Coconut Grove resort and village, I was delighted to follow my driver's recommendation and stay at Stumble Inn instead. Whoever designed it has a good eye; it has a lovely welcoming layout of accommodation and facilities, all crafted from natural materials, amongst plant beds and tall coconut palms stretching down to the mighty crashing Atlantic surf. A granite breakwater now protects this stretch of coast but there is still access to the water and sand beyond for able-bodied adults. The ambience is laid back, friendly and helpful. The food is simple but good value, as are the rooms. I would definitely come back if visiting Cape Coast or Elmina again. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brunton Boatyard; City: Kochi Cochin Ernakulam District Kerala; Review: Brunton Boatyard is an exquisitely designed hotel, preserving the best of the original historic boatyard buildings whilst providing a beautifully ambient, relaxing and convenient setting in the heart of Fort Kochi. The staff are helpful, friendly, courteous and unobtrusive. The spacious interiors are finished to a really high standard, with fine materials and great character, very sympathetically bringing out the magic of the hotel's heritage. It's wonderful to sit and watch life stream by on the adjacent channel, especially the ferry that plies its clamouring way to and from the island opposite for which no bridge connection exists. Great also to enjoy the complimentary evening cruise and Keralan vegan cooking demo. The grounds and cloisters are as fine as the inside spaces; all in all a superb place to begin our Keralan adventure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: U2: Go Home: Live From Slane Castle (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U2: Rattle and Hum (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Depeche Mode: The Videos '86-'98 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Classic Albums: U2: The Joshua Tree (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Madonna: The Girlie Show: Live Down Under (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Madonna: The Video Collection 1993-1999 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Very Best of Cher: The Video Hits Collection (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cher: Live in Concert (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robinson Crusoe (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia 2000 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Celine Dion: The Colour of My Love Concert (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cher: The Farewell Tour (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AC/DC: Live at Donington (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VH1 Divas Live '99 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heart: Alive in Seattle (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia (1940); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enigma: MCMXC A.D (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: INXS: Live Baby Live (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Feng Shui (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: INXS: The Best of INXS: I'm Only Looking (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cat Stevens: Majikat (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rob Roy (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Blue (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thin Red Line (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savage Garden: Superstars and Cannonballs (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Savage Garden: The Video Collection (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Genesis: Live at Wembley Stadium (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daylight (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Genesis: The Way We Walk: Live in Concert (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Live at Knebworth: Parts One (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live at Slane Castle (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Journey: Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santana: Supernatural Live (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Depeche Mode: 101 (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: Live in Barcelona (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don Henley: Live Inside Job (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Duran Duran: Greatest (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Duran Duran: Arena (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: George Michael: Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annie Lennox: Totally Diva (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annie Lennox: Live in Central Park (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eurythmics: Peacetour (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eurythmics: Greatest Hits (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens: Collector's Edition (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien 3: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago: A&E Live by Request (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Classic Albums: Phil Collins: Face Value (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erasure: Hits! The Videos (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: New Order: 511 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Duran Duran: Sing Blue Silver (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alanis Morissette: Live in the Navajo Nation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peter Gabriel: Play: The Video Collection (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alanis Morissette: Feast on Scraps (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Depeche Mode: One Night in Paris: The Exciter Tour 2001 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lenny Kravitz: Live (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aerosmith: The Making of Pump (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Michael Jackson: Number Ones (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits: History #2 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sting: The Brand New Day Tour (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prince: The Hits Collection (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael Jackson: The One (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael Jackson: Dangerous: The Short Films (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Depeche Mode: Devotional (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Essential Music Videos: Totally 80s (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sting: All This Time (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sting: Inside the Songs of "Sacred Love" (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Queen: Greatest Video Hits 1 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen: Greatest Video Hits 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roy Orbison: Black & White Night (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Classic Albums: Metallica: The Black Album (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Def Leppard: Historia/In the Round in Your Face (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Janet: Live in Hawaii (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Janet Jackson: Velvet Rope Tour (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Extreme Measures (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Edge (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Predator: Collector's Edition (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glengarry Glen Ross (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ring Two (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bionicle: Mask of Light: The Movie (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: State of the Union (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Modulations: Cinema for the Ear (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Amityville Horror (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Machinist (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riverdance (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Theatrical Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cursed (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues: A Musical Journey (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mississippi Burning (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Temptation of Christ (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Legacy Lane (Harts Crossing, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Lee Hatcher Page; Review: Great book on "finding" oneself in the last expected setting. It's a good read, although a little on the short side. Good for a quick read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In The Name Of The Father; Author: Visit Amazon's Judi Coltman Page; Review: Book has a great story line, but in the beginning I found it hard to follow. Too much skipping around for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Prairie River #1: A Journey Of Faith; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristiana Gregory Page; Review: Very easy to read with a lot going on in this book. When I got to the end though, I was in shock! It left the reader hanging. Is Reverend McDuff coming after Nessa? Does Albert join her in Prairie River? Then I realize there is a sequel. Can't wait to read it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Way Home (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Lee Cartier Page; Review: Loved this book. The way the author writes, the descriptions, the story line, and the characters. I like how she explores the various relationships in Cammy's life. The description of the cold winter and the beauty of spring are so realistic that I felt I was there. And I loved the ending that I DID not see coming! Cynthia Lee Cartier's style is great to read and I look forward to reading the sequel later this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riversong; Author: Visit Amazon's Tess Thompson Page; Review: This could have been a great story but I found the "crime" line very unrealistic. To think that an old lady, a female bartender, and others inexperienced with criminals would be able to pull off what they did was fantasy! The love story angle was good as was the building of a business, but the criminal line ruined it for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Making Waves; Author: Visit Amazon's Cassandra King Page; Review: Our club recently read this book and we had a great review session. I personally felt there were just too many secondary characters. It was an easy read though once I figured out the characters. Donnette was quite the character but ended being very strong.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of a Shoe Addict; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Harbison Page; Review: I didn't realize what was involved in the book until I got into it. It was a comical yet sad read about life can change so quickly. The sex talk was just too graphic for me even as I realize that it was probably very realistic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Return To The Aegean - Book 1 (The Aegean Thriller Series) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Fuschia Phlox Page; Review: This is the best book I've read in a while. It was a selection for our book club and got rave reviews from all club members. Very detailed descriptions that made the reader feel as though we were right on an island in the Aegean, either diving the waters, showering under an outdoor shower, or stomping grapes. Highly recommend this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Doctor's Daughter: Journey to Justice; Author: Visit Amazon's Belle Blackburn Page; Review: This book is in the Nashville TN area during the Civil War. The story has a delightful group of characters going about their quest for revenge, love, and answers. The dialect is very interesting also. I enjoy surprises and the turn of events at the end was quite the surprise. Now I'll be waiting for the sequel to further define the characters and their fates.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving (Bailey Flanigan Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Kingsbury Page; Review: Didn't realize as I read this book that there was no ending. It just stopped! I wish now that I had not wasted time on it. Didn't realize that it was part of a series. I mean it was nice to read a book with no foul language or sex but it seems to be more for teenagers than adults. I will not be bothering with the sequel!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deer Season (Ray Elkins Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Aaron Stander Page; Review: The beginning of the book was interesting. The story is full of interesting characters with just enough to keep one reading. Nearing the end though it became almost forced, like the author was rushing to the finish line. The scene on the island was a bit unrealistic in my humble opinion. And then the story ties up a few loose ends and it's over! Much too rushed at the ending. .; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten Garden; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Morton Page; Review: Very well-written! The further I delved into this book, the further I had to go. Hated to put it down to do anything else. Great mystery that takes the reader on a multi-decade journey over 2 continents. Characters were well-defined over the course of the book with several surprises learned near the end. Well worth the read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Blood Moons: Something Is About to Change; Author: John Hagee; Review: A selection for our book club, everyone who read the book said they enjoyed it. Very interesting how God shows us things if we will only listen. We need to be looking up for His signs and wonders! Scientists often struggle to explain things but God can ALWAYS explain His ways. This book is well documented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy of Silence; Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Powers Page; Review: Great story line. The plot was well-defined and characters brought out in such a way that I couldn't figure out for sure who the bad guy was. The author described detail too thoroughly at times though. Not sure how many times the reader is told in detail about clothing of the main character. Even the print design on her clothes! I just thought that was a bit much. It would however, not prevent my reading more books by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Past Suspicion; Author: Visit Amazon's Therese Heckenkamp Page; Review: I found this book to be rather simple. Seems to be written more for the young generation. Very childish 17 year old for main character. Should be classified for young adult readers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Where Wildflowers Bloom: A Novel (Sisters at Heart); Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Shorey Page; Review: The main character is very headstrong which seems unusual for the time in history but not impossible. It's an easy read with interesting characters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Color of a Memory (The Color of Heaven Series) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Julianne MacLean Page; Review: Liked it so well, I went back to kindle store and bought book 1, which I've now read. It was a little confusing when the author changed to a totally unknown character though. After reading book 1, The Color of Heaven, I realize this is just the style of the author. Would like to read the entire series now. A quick, easy book to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Calls the Heart (Canadian West #1); Author: Visit Amazon's Janette Oke Page; Review: Love the descriptive writing style of this author. Felt like I was in Northwest Canada. Good easy read with enjoyable characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seeing Julia; Author: Visit Amazon's Katherine Owen Page; Review: Very good read. The characters are well-defined and explored. I could have done without the vulgar language. It would have been just as good without all that. The Kindle version needs to be edited as there are numerous grammatical errors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Children of Dreams; Author: Visit Amazon's Lorilyn Roberts Page; Review: Very interesting bio of Lorilyn's faith in God and her journeys to receive the daughters God had just for her. Loved her commentary near end of book about relationships with our children and how that relates to our relationship with God. Inspiring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Every Bush Is Burning; Author: Visit Amazon's Brandon Clements Page; Review: I may have just been slow to figure it out but the book appeared to be heresy to me early on. Not even sure why I continued to read it, except God was pushing me to finish it. It's a shame the truth was so long in coming and that's why I thought it so irreverent. Honestly don't think I can recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Covenant (Abram's Daughters) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Beverly Lewis Page; Review: Very well written. Characters are well developed. Only complaint is I wish the books in the series were independent of each other. This one left me hanging and I had to rush out to get the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allyson Rowe: What's the worth of a single life? What if it was your own?; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Thomas Page; Review: Well written, plenty of action, interesting characters. I can see this as a movie. Not well edited for Kindle though. Majority of book was highlighted in white with intermittent words randomly not highlighted. Was very distracting at first. Glad I read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Hearth in Candlewood (The Candlewood Trilogy, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Delia Parr Page; Review: Very well written with good story line. Characters were well developed with several memorable ones! Ready to read another book by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Distant Melody (Wings of Glory); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Sundin Page; Review: Well developed story line with very likeable characters (for the most part). Good descriptions of life in World War II. Didn't always understand the language during Walt's missions, but still quite interesting. Anxious to read Book 2 in the series now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baggage Claim: Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Tru Page; Review: The story was like a fairytale. Too much unrealistic action packed into short time frame. Totally unrealistic outcome at ending. Won't be reading any more by this author.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Texan's Promise: The Heart of a Hero Series - Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Shelley Gray Page; Review: At first this seemed like the usual storyline of handsome man saves pretty heroine with "arranged marriage". But it ended with good plot exploration and development of characters. One thing tho is the time apart seemed longer than stated due to the many activities performed by Clayton during that time. There are also several editing issues in the ebook conversion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Roads Lead Home (Bellingwood); Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Greenwood Muir Page; Review: This book is an easy, joyful read. Very interesting characters that "caught " me at first introduction. The author wove a story of friendship and how it can develop, with 2 side stories of drama. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder Simply Brewed (An Amish Village Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Vannetta Chapman Page; Review: A nice read that maintained my interest. Well written mystery that kept me turning pages to see who the evil one was. And still several pages to read after the drama came to a head. Good for Christian book clubs and church libraries.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder Tightly Knit (An Amish Village Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Vannetta Chapman Page; Review: Well written murder mystery. Ms Chapman involves realistic characters with well thought out plot twists. While reading I tried to solve the mystery but was left guessing till near the end. Great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Firebrand; Author: Visit Amazon's Marion Zimmer Bradley Page; Review: This third book of the trilogy was as good as the first two. Well written, with believable characters. Easily closes out the trilogy even though it began with 4 women. Interesting history in each book. Setting was well researched. Have recommended these books to fellow book club members.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Too Quiet In Brooklyn: A Fina Fitzgibbons Brooklyn Mystery (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Russo Anderson Page; Review: Book had a slow start after initial excitement. But, I'm glad I stayed with it. The characters took on realistic personalities and the plot became quite interesting. Not sure if this is/will become a series as the author did leave that possibility. I would certainly be interested in reading another book on these main characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silent Sister: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Chamberlain Page; Review: This book "caught" me in the Prologue. It's a real page turner that's quite easy to read. My only complaint is the lesbian relationship. I felt it totally unnecessary to have that. I'm so tired of TV shows, movies, and books that just have to show these. It's disgusting and I don't appreciate having it thrown at me on a daily basis. The book would have been better without it. I was originally going to recommend it to my book club but will not be passing this title on to them with this relationship as a main focal point.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jewel of His Heart: A Novel (Heart of the West 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Maggie Brendan Page; Review: Quick read about late 19th century life in the west. Wanted to read after reading first book in series. Now on to book 3. Each book is a completely stand alone book. Characters from previous books in this series are mentioned but in such a way that the reader wouldn't feel they missed out by not reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Love of Her Own (Heart of the West -3); Author: Visit Amazon's Maggie Brendan Page; Review: Another hit by Maggie Brendan. This is 3rd book in series. So glad I've read them all. This series is uplifting and full of descriptions of life in late19th century; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Doctor's Daughter: The Choice; Author: Visit Amazon's Belle Blackburn Page; Review: What a great sequel! It could pass as a standalone but I don't recommend missing the excellent writing and story in the first book. This book is full of historical facts, emotions, and compassion. These mix well to form a very good read. Hated to put it down and I was sorry to finish it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Song; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: Took me much longer to be "grabbed" by this book. Usually with this author, I'm reeled in before end of first chapter. I was halfway through the book, before I got that feeling. I hung on only because I had faith this author would get to the point. There was so much teenage drama and as a more mature reader, it seemed almost childish. But as I suspected, Mr. Sparks eventually made it more interesting. And as usual, tears near the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Moonlit Garden; Author: Visit Amazon's Corina Bomann Page; Review: A great read with wonderful character development. Ms. Bomann gives lovely descriptions of a tropical paradise. Mystery mixed with new love. Looks to the past to resolve the present. Will read more by Ms Bomann; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Moonlit Garden eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Corina Bomann Page; Review: A great read with wonderful character development. Ms. Bomann gives lovely descriptions of a tropical paradise. Mystery mixed with new love. Looks to the past to resolve the present. Will read more by Ms Bomann; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silent Child; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah A Denzil Page; Review: From the beginning, this book gripped me. I hated to put it down. Riveting story line, well developed characters, a must read. Surprising resolution to story. This is one that will stay with me a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After You: A Novel (Me Before You Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Jojo Moyes Page; Review: No disappointments here. As good or better than 1st book, Me Before You. New, believable characters introduced and developed. Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 3M Privacy Filter for 17" Standard Monitor (5:4) (PF170C4B); Brand: 3M; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3M Privacy Filter for 18.1" Standard Monitor (5:4) (PF181C4B); Brand: 3M; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3M Privacy Filter for 22" Widescreen Monitor (16:10) (PF220W1B); Brand: 3M; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP 90W Docking Station (VB041); Brand: Hewlett Packard; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics PL-VOY-PRO-PLUS Voyager Pro Plus Headset with Enhanced Voice - Wired Headsets - Retail Packaging - Black; Brand: Plantronics; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 feet Satellite Tripod Mount with 2-Inch OD Mast; Brand: Perfect Vision; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 32GB SD Class 10 SCT Professional High Speed Memory Card SDHC 32G (32; Brand: SCT; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEEWER 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light for Canon,; Brand: Neewer; Review: LEDs started burning up shortly after first use on my Nikon digital camera; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arkon Camera Bike Motorcycle Handlebar Mount Holder for Sony Samsung Panasonic Nikon Cameras; Brand: ARKON; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arkon Camera Windshield Suction Car Mount for Sony Samsung Panasonic Nikon Cameras; Brand: ARKON; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arkon Camera Car Dashboard Mount for Sony Samsung Panasonic Nikon Cameras; Brand: ARKON; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MaximalPower RHF 617-1N 3.5mm RECEIVER/LISTEN ONLY Surveillance Headset Earpiece with Clear Acoustic Coil Tube Earbud Audio Kit For Two-Way; Brand: MaximalPower; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP Elitebook 8470P 8460P 8440P 2760P 2570P 2540P 2170P Laptop Charger AC Adapter Power Supply Cord; Brand: Chicony; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDE Acoustic Tube Earpiece Mic for Motorola Radios PTT 2 Pin Walkie Talkie Earpiece Two Way Covert Surveillance For CP200; Brand: HDE; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uniden Weather Proof Video Surveillance Camera, White (GC45W); Brand: Uniden; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SCT Secure 64GB SDXC Class 10 High Speed Universal Flash Memory Card; Brand: SCT; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LotFancy® International Digital LED Satellite Finder Meter For Dish Network Directv FTA with Built-In Compass and Buzzer Audio Tone; Brand: CovertSafe; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DSTE 2pcs EN-EL3E Li-ion Battery; Brand: DSTE; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in HDD, SSD [Support UASP]; Brand: Sabrent; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics 87300-41-RB Voyager Legend Wireless Bluetooth Headset - Black (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Plantronics; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharx Security SCXSC200 4 Channel PCI Digital Video Recorder DVR and Remote Internet Access Card with Windows 7 Driver and; Brand: Sharx; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goja 67-52MM Step-Down Adapter Ring (67MM Lens to 52MM Accessory) + Premium MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloth; Brand: Goja; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laptop Keyboard for Acer Aspire 5810 5810T 5810TG 5810TZ Series Replacement for Part Number: AS5810T-8929; Brand: BrainyTrade; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Professional Hair Styler for Women 1 Inch Hair Straightener 2 In 1 Flat Iron for Hair; Brand: VANESSA; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: Cape Malay; Description: ethnic group in South Africa
Title: Laos–Philippines relations; Description: diplomatic relations between the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Republic of the Philippines
Title: Myanmar–Philippines relations; Description: diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Republic of the Philippines
Title: Brunei–Thailand relations; Description: diplomatic relations between Brunei and the Kingdom of Thailand
Title: Warung; Description: type of small family-owned business in Indonesia
Title: Bank Indonesia; Description: central bank of the Republic of Indonesia
Title: list of Brunei-related topics; Description: Wikimedia list article
Title: Pontianak; Description: Indonesian folkloric female monster
Title: Badshahi Mosque; Description: mosque in Pakistan.
Title: Malaysia Day; Description: annual holiday in Malaysia, 16 September, to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation on the same date in 1963
Title: Cambodia–Indonesia relations; Description: The foreign bilateral relations of Cambodia and Indonesia
Title: Char kway teow; Description: popular noodle dish in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia
Title: Malaysia–Vietnam relations; Description: diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
Title: Category:Relics; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Lucky Plaza; Description: shopping centre located in Orchard in Singapore
Title: South Seas Communist Party; Description: former communist party in Southeast Asia
Title: Category:Bilateral relations of Laos; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum; Description: Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown district of Singapore
Title: Khoo Teck Puat; Description: Malaysian, Australian and Singaporean businessman
Title: Philippines–Singapore relations; Description: Bilateral relations between Philippines and Singapore
Title: Indonesia–Suriname relations; Description: diplomatic relations between the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Suriname
Title: Laos–Malaysia relations; Description: Bilateral relations between Laos and Malaysia
Title: Malaysia–North Korea relations; Description: diplomatic relations between Malaysia and North Korea
Title: Indonesia–Saudi Arabia relations; Description: Bilateral relations between Saudi arabia and Indonesia
Title: Index of Oman-related articles; Description: Wikimedia list article
Title: Hussain Najadi; Description: banker
Title: list of riots in Singapore; Description: Wikimedia list article
Title: Yeoh Tiong Lay; Description: Malaysian businessman | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sterling Silver Gemstone Flower Pendant Necklace; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: It was a gift for boyfriend's daughter. She loves it and never takes it off. Looks very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Mirrored Jewelry Cabinet Armoire W Stand Mirror Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets; Brand: eHomeProducts; Review: This is great - holds everything, looks nice (mirror is NOT a fun house mirror as described in other reviews...), very easy to assemble. I am very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LOX - Mega-Grip Earring Backs Silver Tone - 2 Pair Pack; Brand: LOX; Review: Bought these for a pair of stud earrings that have very thin posts and came with small butterfly backs that were not very tight - these are perfect and very secure. I highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 14k Gold Princess-Cut Birthstone Stud Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Love these - nice cut, color and size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: kate spade new york Small Square Amethyst-Colored Stud Earrings; Brand: ; Review: I did not realize how big these are (my fault, not description)- too big for my taste, but the color and cut were really beautiful. I did return because I wanted something smaller, but recommend for anyone looking for something that big. I honestly thought about keeping just because I did like the color and cut so much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rothco Hw Canvas Classic Messenger Bag; Brand: Rothco; Review: As others have pointed out this bag is "shapeless" which I actually love. I have a pretty small frame so I like that it conforms to my shape if I don't have books/ laptop in it. The outside pockets are very sturdy and deep enough I don't worry about things falling out. There is a small zippered pouch on the inside too to keep anything small I don't want lost in the bag. It is quite spacious. The strap is thick and comfortable on my shoulder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHOESKISS Barefoot Skin Water Shoes for Women's Men's Kids Aqua Socks Surf Pool Yoga Beach Swim Exercise; Brand: SHOESKISS; Review: Terrible quality - my step daughter wore them one time in the pool and they have two holes in them. She is not particularly rough on things either. They also size very large - she is a 3.5 and the small was way too small for her. So I returned those and ordered a M, which fit fine but then fell apart at the first wearing. Going with a different brand.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: USA Gear DSLR Camera Case / SLR Camera Sleeve (Black) with Neoprene Protection; Brand: USA Gear; Review: The Canon 5D3 with 24-105 lens fits, but it is TIGHT. Probably the same is true for the Nikon full-frame cameras.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fotasy VNS Soft Multi-Color Neck Strap & Cleaning Cloth for Canon Fuji Nikon Olympus Panasonic Pentax Sony Cameras; Brand: Fotasy; Review: At least they do to me. Not a huge deal, just not what I was expecting or would have chosen in person. I will still keep and use the strap, but likely less often than the other two I just bought. The Bluecell LC-006A is man-friendly. I ordered a third one that hasn't arrived yet, so I can't evaluate it. I hope this review doesn't offend anyone. I'm cool with everybody and I believe there's room on the planet for all of us. Just pointing out that this strap is heavy on pink because I know that's not going to be acceptable to most men.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fotasy VNS Soft Multi-Color Neck Strap & Cleaning Cloth for Canon Fuji Nikon Olympus Panasonic Pentax Sony Cameras; Brand: Fotasy; Review: This strap is the exact same pattern as the Bluecell LC-006A. I bought both because I thought they were different, but when you have them in hand and you can line them up next to each other, you see that they're both the same repeating pattern. The difference is the Bluecell is six inches longer and it has the pattern on both sides of the strap. The EzFoto version is black on one side. I'm average height and the Bluecell is the better length for me. With the camera strap on my right shoulder, the camera hangs at the same level as my right hand. Obviously, I can shorten it to match the EzFoto strap, but you can't make the EzFoto strap longer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fotasy Silver Stainless Steel D-Link Screw for Quick Release Neck Strap, R-Strap; Brand: Fotasy; Review: This strap is the exact same pattern as the Bluecell LC-006A. I bought both because I thought they were different, but when you have them in hand and you can line them up next to each other, you see that they're both the same repeating pattern. The difference is the Bluecell is six inches longer and it has the pattern on both sides of the strap. The EzFoto version is black on one side. I'm average height and the Bluecell is the better length for me. With the camera strap on my right shoulder, the camera hangs at the same level as my right hand. Obviously, I can shorten it to match the EzFoto strap, but you can't make the EzFoto strap longer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Custom Brackets Digital PRO M Rotating Camera Bracket for Digital & 35mm Film Cameras.; Brand: Custom Brackets; Review: For those struggling to figure out the difference between the Pro M and the Pro M kit (because they don't clearly state the difference), you need to buy the kit. The kit comes with the mount for the flash and the mount for the camera. If you buy just the Pro M (not the Pro M kit), you'll have just the bracket with no way to attach your camera or your flash. Even with the kit, you may end up spending more money (like I ended up doing) to get the convenience and the flexibility you were looking for. The camera attaches to the Camera Mounting Plate (CMP) using a thumb screw on the CMP. The CMP attaches to the bracket using two regular screws that you need a screwdriver for. If you want to remove the camera from the bracket for some reason, you have to remove it from the CMP using the thumb screw. Once this whole apparatus is assembled with a flash and everything, it's rather awkward to handle, so removing the camera from the CMP is more challenging than you'd think. I doubt this is something anyone would want do deal with at an event. The solution to that challenge is the Camera Quick Release Subplate (C-SP) combined with the Camera Quick-Release (QR-C). Instead of screwing the CMP to the bracket with a screwdriver, you screw the CMP to the C-SP with a screwdriver. The QR-C gets screwed to the bracket with a screwdriver and now the C-SP slides in and out of the QR-C by squeezing a spring-loaded release lever. This means the camera stays thumb-screwed into the CMP and you can remove the camera from the bracket just by squeezing the release lever. Using the quick release components, you can mount the camera to the bracket or remove it in about two seconds. It takes considerably longer to mount or unmount the camera without the quick release components and, more importantly, it's just a hassle. So I consider the quick release components a necessary item for this bracket to provide all the convenience I had in mind when I bought it. The second thing I think is necessary for a "complete" kit is a second CMP. The documentation says that you can use the CMP for either a battery-gripped or an ungripped camera body, which is true, but you have to use tools to do the conversion. You have to use an Allen wrench (they provide it), a screwdriver, and you have to remove the thumb screw and screw it in the opposite way. Basically, for a battery-gripped camera, the CMP attaches one way, but for an ungripped camera, you flip the CMP over and it attach it to the camera that way. But to flip over the CMP means you have to take out all the screws and put them in on the other side and you also have to attach these little knobs for an ungripped camera that you remove for a gripped camera. This is a huge hassle just sitting in the living; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LimoStudio Photo Video Studio Lighting Boom Arm with Sandbag, AGG289; Brand: LimoStudio; Review: I bought this to use with a Canon 600EX and a 15"x15" softbox and this boom could barely support it. I don't agree with the other reviewers who seem to be using softboxes larger than mine and report good results. This boom is very cheap in price and very cheap in build. After testing this boom for a few minutes, I ordered the Avenger D600. The Avenger costs a hundred bucks more, but it is definitely worth it. The LimoStudio boom is effectively a disposable boom. I just don't see it lasting a year with any kind of regular use. But the Avenger feels like it will last a lifetime. That thing is really solid. You just need a heavy duty light stand because it's too heavy (a good thing) to use with a flimsy light stand. And I'm just a hobbyist, not a pro with high equipment demands. For a casual shooter who needs to add a boom to their setup, I say skip the LimoStudio and just buy the Avenger D600.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: JETech Case for Apple iPad Air 1st Edition (NOT for iPad Air 2), Smart Cover with Auto Wake/Sleep, Black; Brand: JETech; Review: This was my initial review: It works as it should. Just know that unlike the Apple cover, this cover is attached to a case that the iPad must go into. The case is light and thin and doesn't really change the size of the iPad, so it doesn't bother me, but some might have a problem with it not being exactly like the Apple cover. This is my experience after having it for about a week: The case that the iPad goes into is cracking and breaking apart at the corners. I can see stress fractures on one corner and on another corner, a chunk of the plastic about the size of a child's tooth broke off. I don't handle my iPad roughly. The Apple smart cover I bought with my iPad Air (the original) when it first came out lasted from whatever year that was until just now (2017). This product is breaking apart after one week.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Giro LX Gloves; Brand: Giro; Review: Material is great. The fit is Excellent. Everything about this gloves is perfect Except when you take it off. There is a problem taking it off. Some gloves have something that can help you pull it off. like my other gloves Oakley.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SRAM GXP Blackbox Ceramic Bottom Bracket; Brand: SRAM; Review: PERFECTLY DESIGNED TO MATCH THE SRAM RED CRANKS TO GIVE YOU THE OPTIMUM SMOOTH AND QUITE SPIN. NICE RED COLOR TOO. WORTH THE MONEY. # HAPPY..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SRAM Red Yaw Front Derailleur With Chain Spot; Brand: SRAM0; Review: VERY GOOD PRODUCT. IT IS PERFECTLY DESIGNED TO MATCH WITH THE 2012 SRAM CRANKSETS FOR PRECISE, SMOOTH, QUITE AND QUICK SHIFTING... SRAM IS GOOD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SRAM Red Ergo Dynamic Shifters; Brand: SRAM0; Review: PERFECTLY DESIGNED TO MATCH THE SRAM RED FRONT "YAW" D AND THE SRAM RED CRANKS TO GIVE YOU THE OPTIMUM SMOOTH, QUITE, QUICK AND PRECISE SHIFTHING. I HAVE NO REGRETS. IT IS WORTH THE MONEY. SRAM IS GOOD; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALPS Mountaineering Cyclone Stuff Sack; Brand: ALPS Mountaineering; Review: GREAT GEAR FOR CAMPING.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outdoor Products 345;Pack Ultimate Dry Sack; Brand: Outdoor Products; Review: GREAT PRODUCT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coghlan's 9309 Tent Pegs - 6 Pack; Brand: Coghlan's; Review: GREAT PEGS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YOUR Pillow! by SHO - Ultimate Self Inflating Travel, Camping & Festival Pillow; Brand: SH Online; Review: GREAT PRODUCT VERY COMFI AND GREAT SELLER TOO!!! I MIGHT ORDER ONE MORE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TekMat Sig Sauer P226 Cleaning Mat / 11 x 17 Thick, Durable, Waterproof; Brand: TekMat; Review: Great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Mike's Tactical 87711 Competition Belt, Medium/32-36-Inch; Brand: Uncle Mike's; Review: Great Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: RipStik Caster Board (G 15055030 reen); Brand: RipStik; Review: My daughter love this ripstik and easy to do it. Her fave color and perfect condition to receive it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PROTEC Original Pro-tec Classic Matte Skateboard Helmet; Brand: PROTEC Original; Review: my daughter love the helmet so much, protect her head pretty right, easy to wear it and perfect for feminist girl~; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JugLug Sleeve 32 oz.; Brand: JugLug; Review: This is for my daughter and perfect for water bottle 32 oz. She like it and use it for school. Product is sturdy and excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sea Band - Child Wrist Band - One Pair *** Camouflage ***; Brand: Sea-Band; Review: I was referral by a friend about this for my young daughter who suffering carsick. This item is ok not works very quickly. I think it is depend on individuals.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hydro Flask Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, Standard Mouth w/Loop Cap; Brand: Hydro Flask; Review: Excellent water bottle for everytrip! No smelling awful or residue inside! It does keep the water cold during hot day. No leak or broke; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydro Flask 24Oz Sm Mango Lc, 1 Each; Brand: Hydro Flask; Review: Excellent water bottle for everytrip! No smelling awful or residue inside! It does keep the water cold during hot day. No leak or broke; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duduma TR601 Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Men Women Baseball Running Cycling Fishing Driving Golf Softball Hiking Superlight Frame; Brand: Duduma; Review: My husband love this sunglass and very light and protect his eyes. Great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Loving Pets Metallic Bella Bowl; Brand: Loving Pets; Review: I wanted attractive bowl for my dogs. This is a wonderful bowl. I had wanted to use this one as a water bowl but it was smaller then I thought. But, that was my fault as it says the it is 2 QTS. or 8 cups I guess I need 1 1/2 to 2 times that size. Note I have three dogs so I think it would work fine for 1 dog.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soft Claws Feline Nail Caps - 40 Nail Caps and Adhesive for Cats; Brand: Soft Claws; Review: The kitten grew too fast. I never got to use them. I'm sure they work wonders. My Kiki learned to be gentle when playing and us using her scratch posts so there was no need to purchase a larger size.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Four Paws Magic Coat Cat Claw Clipper; Brand: Four Paws; Review: These were super easy to use. Wasn't afraid of hurting my Kiki. She seems comfortable too. I would recommend to anyone needing to trim a cats nails.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Pets Play-N-Squeak Backyard Cat Toy; Brand: Our Pets; Review: Not only did my Kiki like this toy but so did my three dogs. I would find the dogs playing with it and had to take it away from them many times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IRIS Open-Top Cat Litter Box with Clear High-Shield without Scoop, Navy; Brand: IRIS USA, Inc.; Review: Keeps mess to a minimum without enclosing the cat. Very happy with my choice to purchase and I think my Kiki is happy too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leegoal Sparkly Crystal Heart Shape Pendant PU Leather Pet Collar for Dogs Cats (Pink,M Size); Brand: SKL; Review: Beautiful. Sparkles nicely. Looks expensive. Recommend to anyone who wants to add a bit of feminine beauty to their cat or dog. Update, I still love it but a bit disappointed that many of the stones have fallen out. I ordered this for my cat, couldn't even imagine what a dog would do to it. Would I buy again? No and do not recommend.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KONG Tugga Wubba Dog Toy, Colors vary; Brand: KONG; Review: A sturdy, long lasting tug, fetch toy. Well tested in a four dog household.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG Wubba Floppy Ears Dog Toy; Brand: KONG; Review: My dogs love this toy. The poor thing has lost his nose but otherwise still in good shape considering he has four dogs playing tug of war with his ears and tossing him into the air to chase. All in all a fun sturdy toy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cat's Meow- Motorized Wand Cat Toy, Automatic 30 Minute Shut Off, 3 Speed; Brand: Cat's Meow; Review: This just arrived today. My Kiki is mesmerized by it. I think the movement is a bit fast as she won't play with it while in motion. She has been inspecting it while off. I think in a day or two she may interact with it more. My two small dogs went into total hunt mode when they saw it. Had to shut them out of the room. Given a bit of time this will be a blast to watch her play with.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moolecole Pet Dog Cat Sweater Puppy T Shirt Warm Hooded Coat Clothes Apparel with Colorful Pet Bell; Brand: Moolecole; Review: Love, love, love. My Ollie looks so darn cute in it and seems to like it and is very comfortable. It is of nice quality. I have orders other style and sizes for two of my other fur babies and can't wait for them to arrive. I will these run very small. I ordered the XL for Ollie who is all of 10 LBS maybe so be warned this line is for toy to small dogs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cat Dancer - Cat Charmer Wand Teaser Toy; Brand: Cat Dancer; Review: My cat love this toy. We spend lots of time playing with this one. Once it's destroyed I will purchase another one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casual Canine Cotton Camo Dog Hoodie; Brand: Casual Canine; Review: Love it, excellent quality. Good enough to be a humans garment. Saddly I ordered the wrong size for my Maggie. I washed it in hopes that it would shrink. I't didn't, which usually is a good thing. Too much hassle to return so if anyone out there wants an X-X large pink camo at a deep discount hit me up ;-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puppy Dog; Brand: HiSurprise; Review: This is my second pet blanket. I have four dogs and two cats and find them useful to but in their carriers when going to the vet or traveling. They seem to find comfort in the blankets because they are cozy and smell like home. They both are still in good shape and wash well. They are a good blankie size, not large, bulky or cumbersome. I'm sure I will buy many more in the coming years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: United Pets Kitty Cat Cozy Cave & Bed; Brand: United Pets; Review: I was delighted to find this product. My silly kitty took to a "plastic bag" that I had received a clothing order in the mail. We all know that plastic bags are not safe for children or pets. She insisted on getting inside and sleeping in it. I allowed her to do it only on the bed with me next to her. when I would take it away because I couldn't stay with her she would with all her might to get to it. I found this and ordered it ASAP. She loves it and seems to be over that plastic bag. I can breath easy knowing she is not only happy but safe as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quick Finder Nail Clipper; Brand: QuickFinder; Review: just ok. dogs have dark nails; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HityTech Soft Silicone Pins Silicone Washable Cat Grooming Bathbrush Shedding Massage Fur Hair Remover/Bath Brush - Safe; Brand: HityTech; Review: love; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: VIP Executive Marques Aparthotel; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: The ladies at the reception were extremely nice and provided us with very usefull information on trips etc .The room was excellent (908) and very spacious and well organised. Nice to arrange your own breakfast since the supermarket was only 300 yds away. The only negative part were the beds as they were very hard and we brought this up when we left the hotel again, but for the rest ....very good and nicely situated near the underground and even a walk into the old area would take approx 25 minutes. Furthermore found a very nice/good restaurant on which the average price for 2 persons was between euro 40/50 incl. wine/spirits.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lindner WTC Hotel City Lounge Antwerp; City: Antwerp Antwerp Province; Review: Spent the Christmas time in Antwerp at Lindners Hotel Antwerp. As we went by car it was very easy to find, parking underneath hotel and at reasonable price. Nice entrance and friendly staff. We originally got a room at the corner , but we could not get the room warm and asked for other room. No problem and received room in the middle which had a comfortable temperature. Breakfast was very good and again staff very friendly. If we would take another trip to Antwerp for sure would take this hotel, which if you dont mind walking for 20 minutes will bring you straight into the centre of Antwerp.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VIP Executive Marques Aparthotel; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Went in March 2011 for 5 days in Suites Marques and we decided to go there as it looked very specious. We were not disappointed. Of course there will always be things that are a little disappointing, the kitchen was quit small, also small fridge, and the matrasses were quit hard,but in out humble opinion also space counts and the staff was nice and our appartment was very clean and cleaned everyday. Staff very friendly and as far as ourselves concerned we could walk to everywhere we wanted or take the underground and train (to Estoril) But all in all it was very good situated and we had supermarket nearby and also very nice restaurant (forget the name) not too far walking (approx 15 mins away). Would not hesitate to go to same aparthotel again if we would ever visit Lisbon again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fletcher Parkhotel Val Monte; City: Berg en Dal Gelderland Province; Review: Spent last weekend in Hotel Valmonte, Berg en Dal very nicely situated just outside Nijmegen. We received an upgrated room with tea/coffee facilities and was quit big. The breakfast was also very nice and enough and in case there was not enough it was immediately supplemented. As we were only there for the weekend cannot add more that it was very satisfactory.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trip Inn Hotel Klee am Park Wiesbaden; City: Wiesbaden Hesse; Review: Only stayed for 1 night at this hotel however we found it perfect for our 1 day visit to Wiesbaden as it is very close to the cente and a very nice park. The room was nice although we lacked a balcony and no aircondition present which was a bit "uncomfortable"due to high outside temperature. The staff especially during breakfast was very friendly and helpfull. Although we did not see other rooms would in case of staying at Wiesbaden again choose this hotel again (but with balcony).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lleo Hotel; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Visited Hotel Lleo for 5 days and were not disappointed. We booked a standard room incl. breakfast directly with hotel and noticed that it was cheaper this way then via other internet sites. The room was standard but much to our surprise with adjustable beds, very good matrasses. The staff was nice and helpfull. Breakfast in our opinion was good and all you need is there. The Lleo Hotel is very good located as 5 minuts from Plaza Catalunya/Rambla and if you like walking around the starting point is perfect. perhaps 25 mins to Plaza Espagna /35 mins to Familia Sagrada/35 mins to the harbour area (depending how fast you wish to walk). Furthermore the T10 card for metro is very good and usefull as when you have to change trains it does not cost you more.We have great weather and thank staff for their kind assistance with everything. Based on our experience we would definately choose this hotel again, perhaps in a superior room,but like said before the standard room was quit nice aswell. Perhaps a minor poin is that TV stations are merely spanish and knowing some guests wil say why no more english/german or other foreign stations, I would say...then stay at home. Barcelona is a city to discover and not watching and argueing lack of foreight tv stations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Hotel Lippstadt; City: Lippstadt North Rhine Westphalia; Review: Enjoyed a long weekend at this hotel and van only say it was a great stay. It is situated near toen centre, you can take nice walks. The reception desk was very friendly and also provided information on the hotel and its town. We booked an upgrade room, very spacious and comfortable. As we also booked an arrangement diner was included and good. Hotel is very quitly situated,so not noisy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Hotel Munster City; City: Muenster North Rhine Westphalia; Review: Friendly staff upon arrival, nice room although somewhat dated, but beds were good. No refrigerator in room.Good WiFi receipt. Breakfast was very good and provided all you need..and more. The evening buffet was also very nice with choice of meat of fish and desert was nice aswell.No ..we would certainly come back to this hotel, close to centre and nice walks from this centre point. We parked our car 50 metres away for 10 euro p.day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Tulip Parkstad Zuid Limburg; City: Kerkrade Limburg Province; Review: We booked this hotel as at was very convenient to do some shopping in Germany as we wished to replace some items, which we could not find in Holland. Although it is located direct at a football stadium and a bit in the outskirts of town we can only say it was perfect. Every destination in that area is simply to reach, as all roads to everywhere available. The hotel itself is very nice, very pleasant staff and the the rooms are spacious and modern, bathroom/shower very nice. Breakfast provides enough and you can have a very nice meal in the evening and enjoy staying at the bar. As mentioned the location may be a bit odd, but this hotel is certainly a winner for whatever purpose. I was presently surprised.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Hotel Hagen; City: Hagen North Rhine Westphalia; Review: Spend 4 nights at this hotel last week and enjoyed the stay very much. The room was nice and clean. The bathroom is a bit small, however sufficient enough and you do not sleep in the bathroom. We were staying on the 3rd floor at the road side, but when window is closed no noise. Although the outside temps were approx 25C this was not felt inside the room.Wifi working oke and Coffee-Tea making facilities available in the room. Its a bit a pity that there is no small fridge and also no safe available in the room which for at least the safe is concerned should be available in a 4* hotel. We booked an arrangement incl. breakfast and diner and when at dinner you could choose 3 main courses and to be honest, the diner was very good. The last day they served a buffet, however it was rather limited due to fact that there were not so much people dining which I would suggest to only do this f.i. on saturday/sunday when its more busy. We left saturday morning and when taking last breakfast it was extremely crowded. Apparantly also fans of football Borussia M.G staying there to go to stadium. The staff was nice and provided us with info about visiting Hagen and areas. All in all a pleasant stay, although Hagen is not really a town attracting tourists, but its a nice place to stay if you want to do shopping and a start visiting other interesting areas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Yasutomo KWB09 Niji Waterbrush, Small; Brand: Yasutomo; Review: Great brush - I'm really enjoying using it! I bought it to use with my Sakura Watercolors Field Sketch Set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sakura XNCW-12H, 12 Assorted Watercolors Field Sketch Set with Brush; Brand: Sakura; Review: Great portable kit to use in the field or at home. I'm really enjoying using it! I bought more assorted Niji waterbrushes to use with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yasutomo Niji Water Brush with 12mm Tip, Medium; Brand: Yasutomo; Review: Great brush - I'm really enjoying using it! I bought it to use with my Sakura Watercolors Field Sketch Set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yasutomo Niji Water Brush with 12mm Tip, Flat; Brand: Yasutomo; Review: Great brush - I'm really enjoying using it! I bought it to use with my Sakura Watercolors Field Sketch Set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Half-Pan Paint Metal Set with 12 Open Spaces, Set of 12 Colors (74412097); Brand: Schmincke; Review: Great set. I just wish I had more talent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holbein Artists Gouache Set of 12, 5ml tubes" />; Brand: Holbein; Review: Great set!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ranger NSC20677 15-Inch-by-18-Inch Inkssentials Craft Sheet; Brand: Ranger; Review: Very handy to have for crafting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch Kit by We R Memory Keepers | Includes heavy-duty-plastic carrying case with teal; Brand: We R Memory Keepers; Review: Very handy to store a Crop-A-Dile and eyelets. I was keeping my Crop-A-Dile in it's original packagine, which was bulky. This case is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spellbinders S5-050 Mega Dies, Rose Creations; Brand: Spellbinders; Review: This set works great. I found that using paper instead of cardstock works better if you want to shape the petals. There's a great youtube video showing how to do this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kuretake Clean Color Real Brush Watercolour Brush Pens (Set Of 48 Colours); Brand: Kuretake; Review: Great set! I've used it quite a bit with stamping and card making projects. Blends well when I use a water brush to move around the colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fineline Applicators 20 Gauge Applicators & Bottles - Empty, pack of 2; Brand: Fineline Applicators; Review: Great for gluing tiny areas. The tiny tube doesn't get clogged with glue due to a pin that is attached to the screw on top. When you put the top back on, you align the pin with the tube and then screw on the top. I've never had success with similar glue applicators because they became clogged. I haven't had this issue with the Fineline. Every time I open the bottle to glue something, the tube is clear and there is no clogging issue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth Craft Designs Metal Die-Spiral Circle Pull Card; Brand: Elizabeth Craft Designs; Review: A great die with lots of possibilities. I've used it a couple of times and got great compliments on the cards I made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lineco 901-1008 Neutral PH Adhesive 8 Ounces - Packaging May Vary" />; Brand: Lineco; Review: Works great and is easy to use. Will purchase again when needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: Henri Affre; Description: French archivist
Title: Émile Pessonneaux; Description: French hellenist
Title: Vitruvius; Description: Roman writer, architect and engineer
Title: Histories; Description: book by Herodotus
Title: Julius Caesar; Description: Roman politician and general
Title: Clement of Alexandria; Description: Christian theologian
Title: Clotilde de Surville; Description: French writer and poet
Title: Justin Martyr; Description: early Christian martyr | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 48 Hrs. (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Murder in the First (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Shadows (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Metropolitan Opera: Puccini: Tosca (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nurse Betty (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cracker: Series 2 (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wire in the Blood: Justice Painted Blind (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: P.D. James: Cover Her Face (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Italian for Beginners (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cinema Paradiso: Director's Cut (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dorothy L. Sayers Mysteries: Gaudy Night (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L'Auberge Espagnole (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Artemisia (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Orchestra Rehearsal (1979); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Game (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Four Feathers (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Widow of St. Pierre (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gosford Park (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Morse 31: Death Is Now My Neighbour (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monarch of the Glen: Series 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bluehill Avenue (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Wasn't There (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Looking for an Echo (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Glass House (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mayor of Casterbridge (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lantana (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Deer Hunter (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Train (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Diana Krall: Live in Paris (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jeeves and Wooster: Season 3 (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All About Eve (1950); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deep Purple: Total Abandon: Australia '99 (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Vicar of Dibley: Series 3 (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Merci Pour Le Chocolat (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thesis (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reckless (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Company (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wire in the Blood: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prime Suspect 6 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Touching Evil: Series 1 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spring (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mifune (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amores Perros (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Castle (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pennies From Heaven (1978); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Living Out Loud (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boxing Helena (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Clearing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Handmaid's Tale (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quills (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 451 (1966); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Morse 19: Greeks Bearing Gifts (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sharpe 3: Sharpe's Company (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Barbarian Invasions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Slaughterhouse Five (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frightmare (1974); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Morse 20: Promised Land (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: De-Lovely (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: New York Stories (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Farewell My Concubine (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jamaica Inn (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Closet (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intimate Strangers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Close Your Eyes (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bon Voyage (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Boulevard (1950); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bullets Over Broadway (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Decline of the American Empire (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Morse 27: The Day of the Devil (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: Dark Autumn (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Morse 24: Absolute Conviction (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MI-5: Vol. 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera: Special Edition (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: Blue Herrings (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: A Worm in the Bud (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Birth (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cadfael: The Holy Thief (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pippin: Special Edition (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being Julia (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: Beyond the Grave (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poirot: Lord Edgware Dies (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monarch of the Glen: Series 1 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: Strangler's Wood (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: Market for Murder (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Merchant of Venice (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: Death of a Hollow Man (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Sea (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Save the Last Dance (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Locked Up (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Carolina (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cenizas del Paraiso (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brazil: The "Love Conquers All" Version (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: Death of a Stranger (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: Death's Shadow (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Romance (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midsomer Murders: Garden of Death (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All the Real Girls (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tracey Ullman: Live and Exposed (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Twisted Metal: Head-On; Brand: by
Sony; Review: It has a very similar feel of the original twisted metal. Many old characters are back and a few new ones make this game very amusing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PSP Protective Filter; Brand: by
Hori; Review: I read the reviews of this screen protector before I purchased it. I made sure to follow not only the instructions in the package, but also the instructions posted on here. They don't work. Bottom line I can get the film to install with no air pockets, but a day later I will have one or two. It's not possible to keep them away. I do keep the protector on though. the air pockets really don't bother me too much anyways.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PSP Car Adaptor; Brand: by
Sony; Review: It's made by Sony, its a good piece. I don't use aftermarket on chargers, so this was a no-brainer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Field Commander - Sony PSP; Brand: by
Sony; Review: I have to say, this is the only game I've purchased so far that I've really enjoyed on the PSP!!! If you are into strategy games this is the one for you!! Great game play, difficulty is really nice. It's not super easy to beat, but not impossible either. A lot of the maps differ in difficulty also. It's nice to have a easy round now and then. Definitely a "Must Have" for the PSP.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PS3 Charge Station; Brand: by
PDP; Review: I had a couple charging stations in mind when I found this one. This has to be the best looking station out there! It's sleek and goes well with my decor. Not only that but it's a snap to use. Just plug the controller in! You don't need to put anything on the controller itself, no bulky, ugly charging wires. This is a must have for PS3 owners.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PSP UMD Case; Brand: by
Sony; Review: My title says it all, the case is nice and well-built. It is bulky though and hard to keep with you. Also the UMD's are held in very tightly and are hard to get out. I've had a few times that I thought I was going to break the disc. Pretty good product overall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech PSP PlayGear Pocket - Slim; Brand: by
Jaybird; Review: I've dropped this case with my PSP in it several times and have had no damage at all!! It stays closed and does a great job. It is lined with some molded rubber and the PSP sits very snuggly. Playing the PSP inside of the case does take alittle bit of getting used to. Nice feature if you can plug the PSP in while it is still in the case. Definitely a great addition to any PSP.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PS3 Wireless Keypad; Brand: by
Sony; Review: I was pretty psyched to see this come out for the PS3. I do a lot of typing / talking on the PS3 and thought this would be a great addition. After it arrived I soon learned that: 1. It significantly adds weight to the controller and makes it "top heavy" 2. It is quite awkward to type with this and still feel like you have control of the PS3 controller. 3. The keys are very small and typo's are a huge reality for anyone with normal sized fingers. I'd say that if you are strictly interested in typing to someone on the PS3, buy a bluetooth keyboard!!! Once this thing is attached to the controller, it pretty much makes it useless for anything else.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PlayStation Portable Limited Edition Ratchet & Clank Entertainment Pack - Piano Black; Brand: by
Sony; Review: Nothing I can really say about the PSP that you can't find on Cnet or hear and Amazon. Only thing I can tell people is to do your research before you purchase something like a handheld game system. Find out which one is right for you and purchase that one. The PSP isn't for everyone. Major selling poing for myself was the UMD movie interface and the PS3 compatibility.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Performance Thermal Pad for Playstation 3; Brand: Endless Electronics; Review: I haven't actually put the PS3 back together yet, but I did cut install this material the other day. 1) It comes in a sheet, you need to remove the thermal pads from your PS3 MoBo and then trace them on the pad, use a hobby knife to cut the pieces out. 2) Be careful when you're installing it, make sure your hands are clean and try not to get any grease or anything on the pieces before installing. Overall a good product, looks to be much better than the OEM material that Sony put in there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Health from God's Garden: Herbal Remedies for Glowing Health and Well-Being; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Treben Page; Review: Speaking of my past medical history, I know these herbal remedies heal. I was diagnosed with an incurable disease of the bladder named "Interstitial Cystitis" and went to a good urologist for many years for treatment. By coincidence, my mother found this herbal book in German and told me there would be a cure in herbal science possible. My Godmother from Germany bought a tea from this book called:" Small flowered Willowrose" - I drank this tea for many months to come and I am cured because of it. I am a true believer in this and recommend this book to everyone out there who wants to get healed in a natural way without chemicals.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Selected Fables (Dual-Language) (English and French Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Jean de La Fontaine Page; Review: This book is in French and English. It is a nice tool to assist your knowledge with both languages or for intermediate learners in French (or English). I highly recommend it to every fable lovers out there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marc Chagall, 1887-1985: Painting As Poetry (Taschen Art Series); Author: Ingo F. Walther; Review: Brandnew copy of this great artist,I like all his different art work in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanish (Jane Rizzoli, Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Tess Gerritsen Page; Review: This is the second book I read from this author, and I absolutely love her writing style. The first book "Leichenraub",I read was written in German and kept me in suspense. I had a hard time putting the book down. This book "Vanish" is also very captivating and you want to know what happens next. The way Tess wrote the book is by introducing every character in each chapter and bringing the characters together towards the end of the mystery. The reader keeps guessing how the characters are related in this story plot. This thriller will keep you in suspense. I ordered more of this great author's books. Highly recommended to any mystery fan. 5 Kudo Stars; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanish: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tess Gerritsen Page; Review: This is the second book I read from this author, and I absolutely love her writing style. The first book "Leichenraub",I read was written in German and kept me in suspense. I had a hard time putting the book down. This book "Vanish" is also very captivating and you want to know what happens next. The way Tess wrote the book is by introducing every character in each chapter and bringing the characters together towards the end of the mystery. The reader keeps guessing how the characters are related in this story plot. This thriller will keep you in suspense. I ordered more of this great author's books. Highly recommended to any mystery fan. 5 Kudo Stars; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Satechi MTR-A Timer Remote Control Shutter for Canon EOS-1V/1VHS, EOS-3, EOS-D2000, D30, 1D, 1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II,III,IV, EOS-1Ds Mark; Brand: Satechi; Review: Unit works perfectly with my Canon 50D. Easy to use and simple menus will have you up and running in just a few minutes. Love the fact that it has an on/off switch. Beware that when you turn it off you must input delay, number of shots. etc. again but this is no real handicap since it is so simple to reset. Basicly gives you an unlimited shutter delay (0 secs up to 100 hrs) so you could walk miles from the camera and get into ANY shot (don't know why you'd want to do that though). Bulb settings can be set from 0 secs up to 100 hrs); intervals between shots can be anywhere from 1 sec up to 100 hrs and numbers of shots can be from 1 to 399 (so far I have only shot 4 pics per hour for 8 hours, so am going by the manual for specs). You can also use auto exposure on the camera (manual says to use the manual exposure setting) so you don't have to worry about exposure throughout long time lapse photos. Manual also says to use the Bulb setting for shutter (which doesn't make sense all the time) but can use shutter settings of bulb up to the limit of the camera on the 50D that would be 1/8000. Camera will shut down between exposures and re-awaken for your time lapsed photos. Be sure to seat plug all the way into the Remote Control Terminal. Initially my timer did not work. Thought I had a defective module but then I firmly reseated the timer control plug and it worked fine. All-in-all a great timer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mochalight Joyoldelf Manfrotto 200Pl-14 Rectangular Quick Release Plate with 1/4", 20 Screw for Ball Head; Brand: Mochalight; Review: These are well made and work great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fintie Slim Shell Case for Fire HD 8 (2015 Model 5th Gen Only); Brand: Fintie; Review: Been using for about 2 years now. Held up nicely and protects my Fire. I like the way the cover folds to make a desktop stand for the Fire.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Case Logic 17.3-Inch Laptop Bag (VNCI-217); Brand: Case Logic; Review: Perfect for what I wanted it for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wimberley WH-200 Wimberley Gimbal Head II; Brand: Wimberley; Review: Love this gimbal head. Can balance heavy equipment and smoothly follow the action.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ArmorSuit MilitaryShield - Microsoft Band Screen Protector Anti-Bubble Ultra HD - Extreme Clarity; Brand: ArmorSuit; Review: Goes on quick and easy thanks to the wet application. Unfortunately, less then 10 days later all four corners are already unglued and start to accumulate dirt underneath, giving away the protector presence. This is partially fault of MS Band design with curved corners that are difficult to properly cover with protector, but nevertheless, if you buy this shield thinking you are covered against scratches, be prepared to live with corners unstuck and al dirty.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: H2O 3-in-1 SIM Card; Brand: H2O Wireless; Review: This card is combo mini/micro card that can be cut further if you need a macro SIM. Or you could buy a Macro SIM separately. Remember, to activate this card you need three things: - SIM ID (or ActFast Code that is printed on the SIM holder that you need to keep until activation is complete) - Phone IMEI number that is usually printed behind phone cover or under battery. - H2O recharge PIN. You have to buy it separately. Buy what you would need to set up a plan you are looking for. So, if you want to have a $30 per month plan, buy $30 recharge. If you want to choose PayToGo, buy at least $10 or more. The easiest way to buy recharge card is either in store (Wal-Mart, Target, you name it), or online at Pinzoo.com. Do not try to buy code from H2O, as they require Phone # to where the code will be used and you can't have that # until your SIM is activated. Once you get a hold of all three prerequisites, go to H2Owirelessnow.com and chose Services - Activation. You can now either port your existing number, or request a new one. If you request new #, H2O does not give you a choice. It simply assigns # from a pool of available numbers in your area. This is unfortunate, as other providers usually allow to pick a number from a list of available ones. If you want to port existing #, then you would need few more things: - Name of provider who holds the # now (AT&T, Verizon, you name it) - Your existing # that you want to port - Your security PIN. This may be tricky as many people have no idea what that PIN is (you never need it to operate your phone or communicate with existing provider). You may need to call existing provider to request the PIN. In many cases they would require you to have your phone with you to finish this process, so make sure you don't discard of the old SIM or cancel old plan until the port of the # is finished. Port usually takes 10 minutes to an hour, rarely more. New number request is activated withing minute or two. Good luck!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motorola Moto G (3rd Generation) Case Cimo [Matte] Premium Slim Fit Flexible TPU Case for Motorola Moto G G3; Brand: Cimo; Review: Love the case. Very light, does not add bulk to the phone. Fits Moto G perfectly. The back is translucent with two distinct surfaces, letting some of the phone back cover color through, but not being 100% transparent. The only small issue with the case is that volume and power buttons are a bit hard to operate - I hope this will go away with daily usage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RAVPower iPhone 6 Battery Case Ultra Slim 3000mAh Extended Charge Case for iPhone 6 6s with Faster Charge; Brand: RAVPower; Review: Pros: - lots of juice; can recharge my iPhone 6S from almost dead to 100% quickly and still have some reserve left - not too bulky for the power case; adds heft and is easy to hold. - looks really nice on the phone. Most people would not even guess it's a battery case - allows you to sync your phone to laptop iTunes via regular micro USB cable (supplied). It would also charge it at the same time, so essentially converts your iPhone from Lighting to microUSB standard - has multi-color visual LED indicator on the back to give you a quick glance of the reserve power left: Blue for strong; Green for medium; Red for low; blinking red for critical Cons: - it's manually activated. Don't expect it to magically juice up your phone on it's own. If you put this case on and don't do anything, your phone will eventually completely discharge while the case would still have all the reserve power stored to itself. This is not a problem if you are using your phone and can always glance at remaining battery and activate charger, but if you just leave your phone on the desk over the weekend, the phone would discharge and shut down just as quickly with the case as without - it's manually deactivated, i.e. it would continue to try to charge the phone even after phone reaches 100%. You have to long press button on the back of the case to tell it to stop charging your phone. - It does not come with any sort of notification app to communicate between phone and the case to provide smart automatic recharging. At least there are third party apps that can more or less successfully alert you via sound or notification when battery gets too low/high, so you can manually intervene. RAVPower should seriously consider writing a simple notification app to compliment this case. - headphone jack is buried and requires adapter (supplied). Unless you have only one pair of headphones that you use with your phone, you would be constantly forgetting the adapter and be with no option. Plan to switch to Bluetooth headphones if you are seriously considering this case as daily cover.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Thin Fit iPhone 6S Case with Premium Matte Finish Coating for iPhone 6S 2015 - Crystal Clear; Brand: Spigen; Review: These cases do not last. I'm on second already in 5 months and they all start to crack at corners rather quickly. They provide zero protection from falls. The only protection is from scratches. But the case does look extremely thin and sexy and for that it warrants 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iClever Portable 45 Degree Tilt Viewing Angle Solid Base Stand for Apple Watch, Compatible for 38mm/42mm Apple Watches; Brand: iClever; Review: Nice, but completely unnecessary. What I like about this stand is that it has really heavy platform, giving it all the stability you want fron a stand that could be easily knocked off the dresser if someone is not careful. What I don't like about it is that Apple Watch would not go into a night mode as it requires to be sitting on a side to activate mode and this stand would prop the watch face up. I must also comment on the seller's tactics trying to solicit me to change the review. After the review was posted, seller send me an email saying that they were sorry it did not work for me and then another Email, saying my purchase was refunded (which it was) and asking to change review to more positive. And then another Email and another and another. I received 5 or 6 Emails from them in the matter of couple of weeks reminding me to change my review. I never asked for refund and though I was grateful that they did, I don't want to be pressured in changing the review. Since I still use this stand, I would probably come back and add a star back on my own, but now I would have to take one away because of seller tactics.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6S Case, VRS Design Pro Shield[Rose Gold] - [Military Grade Protection][Slim Fit] for Apple iPhone 6S 4.7; Brand: Verus; Review: Fantastic case. I really dig the design with brushed, sophisticated looking back and smooth curved sides. Real metallic buttons work even better then naked buttons on iPhone. Case is very slim and, considering it's a hybrid design, this is very impressive. It also works great with glass screen protector, it you have it on your iPhone. Finally, the cut out on the back to reveal Apple logo tastefully adds to the appeal of the case and let's no doubt that you own a premium phone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Orange Beach; City: Orange Beach Alabama; Review: we booked this hotel on bookit. We were not sure what to expect as we have never stayed in a Fairfield inn before on our travels. We had a lovely room on the 5th floor and we could see the sea. All the staff were were welcoming, pleasant and very helpful. The breakfast was lovely . We had a lovely stay and plan to revisit next year. The beach is less than a 10 minute walk from the hotel across the main road a bown a purpose built beach accress which is great,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Panama City Beach; City: Panama City Beach Florida; Review: We booked to stay 1 night on our way from Clearwater to Orange Beach. We stayed two nights. The hotel staff were great, they were both helpful and made us feel very welcome. The hotel was not far from the beach about 10 minute walk. The breakfast was very good and different on both mornings. The room was very clean with lots of space; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Savoy Jersey; City: St Helier Jersey Channel Islands; Review: Have just spent a perfect weekend to celeberate my husband 50th birthday. This is a great hotel in a super location not far from the centre of town. They have great rooms.Wonderful food. The staff here provide a 5 star service. Thank you for making us feel not only special but important as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel de la Plage; City: Wissant Pas de Calais Hauts de France; Review: The good points are fresh towels each day. A nice fresh breakfast each morning, A very nice helpful man on reception. nice area. The bad points, A very very small bathroom with broken shower where you have to step up in to it. When booked we requested bed breakfast and evening meal. Don't bother with the evening meal as there is no flexible from the menu. You both have to have the same main course even if you have allergies. Breakfast is from 8:30 to 9:30 and don't think about turning up early. One bedside table I moved the chair to be next to my side of the bed so that I could leave my book and glasses when finished. No carpet on the floors and no pictures on the walls in fact no frills at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Phoenix Gilbert; City: Gilbert Arizona; Review: Having arriving in Phoenix, after an 11 hour flight we drove to the hotel our travel agent had booked for us, to find the hotel was no longer a Hamptons . We called the Hilton reservation team who found this hotel for us as it was the closest to where we had booked. On arrival the staff knowing our problem were very helpful, Our room was lovely and big. The breakfast was very nice. In the morning they went out of their to sort our booking and got us to a Hilton hotel in the area of Mesa we wanted we be in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn San Diego Kearny Mesa; City: San Diego California; Review: Arrived early and was able to check in very early, that was great. Nice view from the window of the pool. The room had a very big bed that was super comfortable. The breakfast was very good, but the area was small, so it got a very busy at around 8:30 in the mornings. The lady covering the breakfast are in the morning was fantastic. She kept the food full, and the tables clean I am sorry that I forgot to check her name out. We managed a late checkout which was perfect for us. The evening reception staff were very helpful when it came to finding a place to eat. It was a great choice that they told us to go it. On return I wanted a tea, the water in the urn was only warn, so the offered to get me boiling water and I had my team. I found all the staff very pleasant and helpful, so we had a super stay thank you. It was too chilly to sit in the pool area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inn at Wecoma Lincoln City; City: Lincoln City Oregon; Review: Booked it 24 hours before we arrived. I was not sure what to expect. It is a Very nice hotel. Lovely welcoming staff that were so helpful. We had two rooms next door to each other. Nice big rooms which was beautifully clean and quite Nice breakfast with good choice even if it is the same each day. It does get busy from 8:30 so a good idea to go a little earlier if you can. I would come back and stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Key Largo; City: Key Largo Florida Keys Florida; Review: Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely comfortable stay. Great size room. Very good varied breakfast. All the staff were pleasant and helpful.. The tikki bar with Don and Mango ( the Parrot) was full of local knowledge . He gave us great places to visit, and things to do as well as great places to eat. Really enjoyed everything about the hotel and the stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites New Orleans Downtown French Quarter Area; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: This is a great place to say. Close to the Bourbon Street and elsewhere around the city. Valet parking is handy and the guys doing it are super friendly and helpful. My one issue would be that the gentleman on reception was less than friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Mobile Alabama; Review: The place is getting a make over which is great. We were given a room on the 2nd floor where we had to step over the tape that was up blocking the access to the floor. The lift did not work. The builders passed on the stairs and it did not matter that you had a suitcase with you. The paint was falling of the ceiling in the bath room. The couch in the room and the carpet could do with a deep clean. The breakfast was nothing special. The reception staff and the lady doing breakfast were very pleasant.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: LaGrange Georgia; Review: Traveled from the airport on our way to New Orleans. Very nice looking building. Very nice helpful gentleman on reception. Had a very big comfy bed in a lovely clean room Breakfast was ok and it suited our needs. Would visit again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Mobile; City: Mobile Alabama; Review: Booked a room on the way back from New Orleans. The hotel is being renovated at the moment. However they put us in a room that meant we had to step over the area that was taped off. It is a real health and safety issue. . Then the builders passed us on the stairs as we tried to bring our bags up. Really no customer care training given to them. I understand that they have a job to do, but they should be oven basic knowledge to deal with customers. The room has been repainted to the bathroom all the paint was falling off the ceiling. Breakfast looked to be a reheated job.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Panama City Beach; City: Panama City Beach Florida; Review: Three years sense our last visit and many changes to the areas. The hotel was lovely and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Great breakfast and comfy rooms. The hotel is close to everything and a five minute drive will get you to the beach.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Island by Hotel RL; City: Fort Walton Beach Florida; Review: So I thought that I had booked bed and breakfast for a two night stay. Only to be informed that I got one breakfast., but after having breakfast the first morning, I was glad. I had poor service at breakfast. I found the reception staff to have a careless attitude. I got the impression when I questioned about the breakfast , the lady was more than rude about it. As a tourist to the area, it is disappointing to find no towels for the pool. The pool room with a view that I booked was a stretch. I had a view of the corner. The bath was worn and rust on it. The only really good thing I liked about it was it was on the beach.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn Gulf Front Resort; City: Orange Beach Alabama; Review: Spent thanksgiving there, just for a week. I love the fact that it is a small total and it is on the beach. The staff were lovely and pleasant. The hotel was being refurbished in the week we were there. They showed us the room, Loved them so much, we plan to go back next year and stay a little longer. The only down thing was the breakfast was the same daily.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Easy Spirit Women's Traveltime Mule; Brand: ; Review: I absolutely love these shoes! I already had them in light blue and navy. They fit perfect, and I can wear them all day. I got a 7 for when I'm barefoot and a 7-1/2 with socks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Spirit Women's Traveltime Mule; Brand: ; Review: I absolutely love these shoes! I already had them in light blue and navy. They fit perfect, and I can wear them all day. I got a 7 for when I'm barefoot and a 7-1/2 with socks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Spirit Women's Traveltime Mule; Brand: ; Review: I absolutely love these shoes! I already had them in light blue and navy. They fit perfect, and I can wear them all day. I got a 7 for when I'm barefoot and a 7-1/2 with socks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Boot Clips, Boot Straps - Boot Snugs Pant Clips, Pant Stirrups for Smooth Jeans in Boots (Black-3"); Brand: Boottique; Review: Work well when you get them in the right place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anzermix Women's Fleece Cable Knitted Liners Rain Boot Socks; Brand: ANZERMIX; Review: Keep my feet warm, easier to get my Wellies on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everest Luggage Sporty Gear Bag - Large, Red/Black, Red/Black, One Size; Brand: everest; Review: I got these for an extended vacation. They worked beautifully! It would have been too hard traveling with regular suitcases. These were just perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everest Sporty Travel Duffel Bag, Burgundy; Brand: everest; Review: I got these for an extended vacation. They worked beautifully! It would have been too hard traveling with regular suitcases. These were just perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: INMAKER No Tie Shoelaces Kids Adults, Elastic Shoe Laces Sneakers; Brand: INMAKER; Review: These are difficult to o put on, and hurt your thumbs. DON'T follow how they have them on the cardboard. You need the largest end at the top, not the bottom. They do work though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Kite Runner; Author: Visit Amazon's Khaled Hosseini Page; Review: A great view of the transition from a peaceful progressive Afghanistan through the Russian occupation, the Taliban to current struggles through the eyes of a youth growing up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kite Runner (Chinese Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Khaled Hosseini Page; Review: A great view of the transition from a peaceful progressive Afghanistan through the Russian occupation, the Taliban to current struggles through the eyes of a youth growing up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Humanus Astrologicus - Astrological reasons in rhyme why we do what we do; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Smith Parker Page; Review: I LOVED this book! When my friend presented it to me over breakfast, she made me read my Aquarius profile prose out loud. So of course when it was right on the money, all I could say was, "That's me" and she would say, "That's you!" Deborah's ability to rhyme and reason reminds me of that improvisation show with Drew Carey, "Whose Line Is It." Somehow, those rare actors can instantly make up songs, rhymes and story lines for skits and not only make them very funny, but make sense too, most of the time! Deborah's book gives us insights into ourselves and others, and that is always a gift. Speaking of gifts, this book is a great one. PS I thought about trying to make my review rhyme, but gave up after attempting a few lines... I'll leave that to Deb. Sue Hannibal, (writing on my husband Brian's account for some reason I can't figure out!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guns: A Rebuttal - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Clark Page; Review: Short and sweet, well researched. A cognitive argument for possession of firearms for protection and the greater good. Well worth rtf he few minutes needed for reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Few Minor Adjustments: A Memoir of Healing; Author: Visit Amazon's Cherie Kephart Page; Review: Cherie has written about the human spirit and a test of endurance no one should be forced to take. She has survived more than any of us can imagine and has come through heart wrenching ordeals with a sense of gratitude that is an example to us all. An engaging true story that will not release you until the final page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Claybox Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L 16.5-Ounce 1:1 DSLR Camera Lens Coffee Tea Mug, Stainless Steel Interior, Plastic Exterior; Brand: lq; Review: So when I saw this product, I was really excited. This mug proudly says "Canon" all over and not some copy like "caiman". It's a perfect replica to the real lens! That is the main reason I purchased this mug. I just received the package, and I was giddy as a school girl! when I opened it up, I was amazed at how the mug box looks just like a real canon lens box, except it says "collectors cup" is some areas. But still, nobody will notice that while they are amazed at the lens. BUT, one of the corners was smashed. Probably because someone dropped it. UGH! This is disappointing because it takes away from the product. And what if you were to give this as a gift? a $2,500 lens, with a messed up box. Even if they knew it was a mug, it makes it look like it was broken or used. Personally, I don't think they should have shipped these out. If I were the company, I would re-package them. So I opened the mug box up and the mug was in a bubble wrap sleeve, I think it could be thicker. And... Surprise! A beautiful lens replica! But as I further inspected, there are a few issues... So: 1. One of the buttons is stuck in the middle and won't move to either side, it is also missing HALF of the paint detail. VERY unrealistic. 2. Another button moves just by me blowing on it. 3. All the buttons paint detail looks like it will come off it I touch it. There are some areas on each detail where the paint is scratched off. (That is the only area on the mug where I have paint issues, except for one letter with the wording on top ring part, below the lid.) 4. When I took the lid of, there was some metal dust inside. It just rinsed out. I am assuming this happens only after manufacturing, but I am hoping it happen again in my drinks. 5. It is NOT leak proof. Even though it has a rubber pad in the lid, it does nothing. IF: A. the rubber pad was a lot thicker and more squishy B. There was one more layer of threading C. The threads where thicker and fatter, this mug WOULD be leak proof. Those are the only issues I had with this mug. But... When I ordered this mug I knew the painting wouldn't be perfect & It would not be leak proof. Compared to all the other Lens Mugs on amazon, the Claybox ones (this product) are the BEST. These are novelty items, so don't expect a lot. This one did exceed what I was expecting in a lens mug. I did a temperature test, here are the results: Warmed the mug with hot water Filled with boiling water 10 minutes later - 185 F Another 10 minutes later - 170 F 20 minutes later - 160 F 40 minutes later - 140 F Total: Temperature went from 212 (Boil) to; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hosa GRM-114 RCA to 3.5 mm TS Adaptors, 2 Pack; Brand: Hosa; Review: Works exactly as I needed it to. It's an adapter. RCA to 1/3 inch. The quality is great, used in a professional environment. I want to say more, but like I said: It's an adapter, works perfectly and it's high quality. What else is there to say? I respond to comments if you have any questions!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hosa GRA-259 RCA to RCA Right Angle Adaptors, 2 Pieces; Brand: Hosa; Review: Works exactly as I needed it to. It's an adapter. RCA to 1/3 inch. The quality is great, used in a professional environment. I want to say more, but like I said: It's an adapter, works perfectly and it's high quality. What else is there to say? I respond to comments if you have any questions!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hosa CMP-159 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4" TS Stereo Breakout Cable, 9 Feet; Brand: Hosa; Review: I have been using Hosa cords and adapters for years now. There products are professional grade, and the prices on Amazon couldn't be any lower. When I purchased this cord, the 3 foot cord was the same price as the 10 foot cord at $3.98, so I got the 10 foot. As of writing this review, the 10-foot went up to $7.49 I really like how the 3.5mm is raised and longer than usual from the plastic base. This is so you can fit it into phone with a case that makes the audio port almost unusable with cords like these, unless you take off the case. It has worked on all my devices in cases so far. Just a note, if you only need 3-feet, then get the 3-foot cord. Since this is a double cord, it is on the thicker side and can be bulky if you have to pack it up, so pick what's right for you I respond to comments if you have any questions!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GRDE Bluetooth Earbuds, True Wireless Stereo Earphones Noise Isolation Mini Sweatproof Sports Headphones with Mic Dual in-Ear Buds Headset; Brand: GRDE; Review: I LOVE this lamp! It's extremely powerful and can light up your entire work space. The base is large enough to keep the light from falling. It can also be clipped on somthing up to 2 inches wide. There are rubber pads on the base to prevent scratches to the surface and to give more friction. The gooseneck is extremely flexible and you can move it around. The light head also spins for more flexibility in placement. The light is rechargeable and comes with the cord and AC adapter block. I love how the on/off switch is touch sensitive. You just tap the square on the base. It has 3 brightness settings, Low (25%), Medium (50%), High (100%) and then Off. I tested the battery and the running times are as advertised: 8 hours (25% brightness), 3.5 hours (100% brightness), and 5 hours (50% brightness). Or you can run plug it in and run it off AC, which is a major advantage. The battery takes about 2 hours to fully charge. There is a small red LED above the square symbol that turns on when charging. It turns off when completely charged. The entire lamp design looks similar to Apple products. Very modern and high tech. PROS: -BRIGHT 120 lumens (highest setting). -3 brightness settings. -Very even light spread with the lense -Clean, white light -Long Battery -High Tech design CONS: -I personally wish the base is heavier so I can position the lamp farther off the center of gravity. But, that would make it heavier to travel with. It still stands fine when the goose neck is in a good balanced position.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HooToo 3D VR Headset with Magnetic Trigger, Upgraded and Much Lighter Version Virtual Reality Goggles, VR Glasses(No External Remote; Brand: HooToo; Review: This is a wonderful VR headset. The build quality is great and will last a long time. It will fit most phones, and it's not hard to put the phone inside. The lenses are clean and clear, and adjustable! The magnetic switch also works great. Most importantly, the cushioning and headband on the headset is extremely comfortable. I would definitely recommend this headset in comparisons to the many other brands on Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: The Last Eagle - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Michael Wenberg Page; Review: The Last Eagle is a good WW 2 sea adventure story. Somewhat slow start gradually builds to a page turning ending. The story is loosely based on real events and told in a style reminiscent of a Douglas Reeman tale. I thought the characters were intriguing and adequately fleshed out to make them interesting. My only complaint was that some typos do distract.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Long Ride Home - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Susan Gregersen Page; Review: The Long Ride Home by Susan Gregerson is an interesting and entertaining read. It is the story of a woman who rides her bicycle from Mississippi to Montana following an EMP event that knocks out the country's power grid. Gregerson tells the story in first-person which draws the reader into the story right away. And this first-person isn't an ex-military Rambo type either but a middle-aged woman trying to get back home. We experience her fears, frustrations and victories right along with her. My one criticism is that perhaps too many "Prepper Angels" were encountered to help her along the way. Not enough to hamper the story but enough to notice and push the bounds of disbelief. The Long Ride Home isn't your average post-apocalypse shoot'em up but a character driven tale of survival that is well worth the read. I found it quite refreshing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omega Zero eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ryan Henry Page; Review: OMEGA ZERO is a post-apocalyptic story written by Ryan Henry. It grabs the reader's attention in the first scene then takes you on an action packed roller coaster ride. The plot is thrilling and offers a unique take on a world dealing with a viral plague. The characters are believable and Mr. Henry portrays them in such a way that the reader not only cares about them but roots for them. The setting and descriptions also draw the reader into the story. The editing is superb and much superior to many e-stories found on Amazon in this genre. OMEGA ZERO was an entertaining read that I would highly recommend. I'm looking forward to Mr. Henry's next published story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First, Kill All The Lawyers (The Cleary Case Files Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Patricia Clark Page; Review: First Kill All The Lawyers by Patricia Clark has great start but fizzles at the end. What drew me to this book was the premise of a serial killer targeting lawyers. What a promising premise, unfortunately Clark doesn't deliver on the promise. The beginning of the story is strong as Clark pairs up a grizzled street cop and a FBI profiler. They are exact opposites so the reader is set-up for the personality conflicts that will undoubtedly arise as the duo pursues the serial killer but these conflicts never happen because Clark regulates the street cop to the background of the story soon after the beginning. The whole story takes a nose dive at this point. As the story continues the reader has to constantly battle to suspend disbelief. For example, a brother and sister who both happen to be FBI agents stationed in the Washington D.C. area. A stretch at best but I'm willing to make it to stay in the story. However, Clark includes a famous country singer for a love interest who happens to have an uncle who is ex-CIA, who will conveniently provide all the clandestine help necessary to solve the case. This pushed suspension of disbelief to the utmost limits. The corny characters were bearable but what wasn't bearable was the ending. Clark builds the story and prepares the reader for a great climatic battle between the serial killer and the protagonist only there is no battle, just revelation of the identity of the killer. First Kill All The Lawyers had the makings of a great yarn then it just fizzled. I cannot recommend this work to others.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Homeostasis Lost eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kyan Yauchler Page; Review: Homeostasis Lost by Kyan Yauchler is an enjoyable and entertaining read. The strong suit of the book is the characters. What makes them so likeable is the fact they are so ordinary. Unlike a lot of post-apocalyptic heroes they aren't all John Rambo clones. Each character is three-dimensional and changes over the course of the story and the reader cheers for them as they do. Yauchler's Midwest setting and doomsday scenario are perfect. The plot moves quickly and keeps the reader engaged and turning pages. My only criticism is the ending. Without giving it way, it left me a little perplexed like Yauchler had tacked on a bit extra as a set-up for a sequel. I didn't care for that. If you are looking for an entertaining story full of characters you can root for then Homeostasis Lost is the book for you and I highly recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The DayZ Novel - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cherno Journo Page; Review: The DayZ Novel has a really interesting concept, The Lord of The Flies meets the Zombie Apocalypse. The story is fine as far as it goes, the problem is that The DayZ Novel is just the first few chapters of a longer novel called Survivors and Bandits, based on a popular shootem computer game. Nowhere in the book is description is it stated that The DayZ Novel is just an excerpt. While The DayZ Novel is free, it ends leaving the reader hanging, that is to be expected from an excerpt. However, since the reader isn't informed in the book description that its an excerpt, he feels like hes been taken advantage of by a marketing ploy. If The DayZ Novel is any indication then Im sure Survivors and Bandits is a decent read. But, because of the marketing scheme, I won't be buying it or recommending it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tribes (Joshua) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's John S. Wilson Page; Review: TRIBES is the prequel to John S. Wilson's other two post-apocalyptic novels JOSHUA and TRAVELER. I think all three were outstanding, but TRIBES was the most entertaining. Wilson populates his story with common garden variety people not a bunch of John Rambos. The characters aren't cardboard cut-outs that are the same at the end of the story as they are at the beginning of the story, which is refreshing in this genre. What made TRIBES so entertaining to me was how the characters reacted to the changing societal situation. Wilson not only describes what the characters have to do, but how emotionally it affects them. Wilson explores how it impacts good people when they have to do bad things to survive, like turning away starving refugees in order to prolong their food supply. TRIBES is well edited. The plot is tight and pace is fast. The story is so engaging you will want to read it in one setting. I highly recommend TRIBES. It is Wilson's best work yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Retreat #1: Pandemic - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Craig DiLouie Page; Review: Having read and reviewed past works of Craig DiLouie and Stephen Knight, I was a bit disappointed with their collaboration, THE RETREAT #1: PANDEMIC. As you would expect from these writers, PANDEMIC had all the ingredients for an entertaining read: the premise was well-thought out, the plot was plausible and the pace was quick. It just wasn't that entertaining to me. Without giving too much away and spoiling it for others, I just couldn't suspend my disbelief enough to buy into the idea that a field grade officer and second-in-command would voluntarily step aside for company grade officer to take over. Nor could I buy into a National Guard NCO allow herself to be pushed aside and let a Regular Army Specialist run a squad. The latter was even harder to buy into because the writers had the NCO pulling the scattered personnel into a tangible group. This went against the grain that had already been established for that character. Perhaps my time in the military wouldnt let me get my mind around those two concepts. Like most of the other reviewers, I kind of liked the idea of crazed klowns instead of totally mindless zombies. But, even they pushed the limits of my disbelief suspension. How was it they had the were-with-all to fire artillery and motars, a fairly complex operation, yet still mindlessly attack fixed defensive positions in waves? Unfortunately, I won't be following this series, just cant suspend my disbelief enough to enjoy it. But, if you can suspend your disbelief, you will find PANDEMIC entertaining.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: RAZORBACKS - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's George S. Mahaffey Jr. Page; Review: RAZORBACKS by George S. Mahaffey is an outstanding story that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The main character is a thirteen-year old kid, named Peter that you cant help but root for. Hes the epitome of anti-hero, a scrawny, physically-challenged, smarter-than-thou product of the trailer park. Not only is the hero and an unusual character, but the villain is as well, a Hogzilla called Brown Muzzle. The monster feral hog leads a pack of other wild pigs that hunt down humans trapped by traffic pile-up on a West Texas highway in a sand storm. Mahaffey also does a great job with the setting. He makes the sand storm another sinister character that helps and hinders humans and wild pigs alike. His descriptions are so well done that the reader can almost taste the dust. At under a 100 pages RAZORBACKS is a novella, which I think is the right format for the story. It is short enough to be read in one sitting and believe me, you will want to read it in one sitting. Stretching it into a longer work would have smoothed out the twists and turns of the rollercoaster ride that it is and taken away from enjoyment of the story. And at a penny a page, RAZORBACKS is affordable entertainment and well worth its price. I highly recommend RAZORBACKS by George S. Mahaffey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Payload (The Yard Gnome Action Team Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's RW Krpoun Page; Review: Payload (The Yard Gnome Action Team Book 1) by R.W. Krpoun is an entertaining and enjoyable read. The plot is fast paced and contained enough twists to keep the pages turning with more than enough shootem up to keep the most ardent action-adventure junkie happy. The characters are unique especially for the zombie genre and they are what really drove the story. The only criticism I have is that there were more than a few auto-correct errors that should have been caught, like war instead of way. They distract from what would otherwise be outstanding storytelling. Other than that the editing was spot on. I highly recommend Payload.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something To Fight For; Brand: Visit Amazon's W.J. Lundy Page; Review: Something To Fight For by W.J. Lundy is very entertaining. I had not read the previous 4 volumes of the Whiskey Foxtrot Tango Series, so I was a little hesitant to jump-in so late in the series, but the opening sample offered on Amazon proved to be to compelling so I went ahead and made the purchase. Im glad that I did. Something To Fight For is an entertaining read without the cliff-hanger nonsense that you find in some story series these days. Mister Lundy is a master story-teller, faultlessly weaving what could be two different stories into a single page-turning narrative. One story concerns Shane, a burnt-out vet without much reason to live and Ella, a little girl who may hold the cure to the Primal Virus. The other story is about a group of combat troops returning to the USA from overseas, who get tasked with finding the little girl, Ella. The two stories are well told, until they intersect at both stories' climax. Lundys characters are believable and the reader can empathize with them. The plot is fast-paced and action packed. The editing is above par making the story enjoyable to read. I highly recommend Something To Fight For.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parker; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ben Stevens Page; Review: The use of British English terms (torch instead of flashlight) and spellings (favourite instead of favorite) really didn't fit a story that was set in America and took away from the story telling. I was disappointed with the clich characters, which were nothing more than stereotypes. I had to wonder if this was how the author really views Americans. The plot was plodding and predictable. There are much better zombie stories available than this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Survivors - Kindle edition; Brand: Randy Hill; Review: The Survivors is an action-packed post-apocalyptic story. The characters are three-dimensional and well rounded. The plot is logical and the pacing perfect. Not only is The Survivors an entertaining tale, it does something rare in this genre, it offered hope.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RAKER eBook; Brand: Christopher A. Gray; Review: RAKER is not bad for a short story. In fact it is rather well-written as far as story mechanics go. The author creates an fascinating world and populates it with interesting characters to tell a thought-provoking tale. Yet, it falls short and fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion because the author is using this story to promote his other, longer works set in the same world as RAKER.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Immune - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jacqueline Druga Page; Review: The premise for Jacqueline Drugas Immune is very interesting. It is a telling of a zombie apocalypse through the eyes of someone who is immune to the virus that begins the whole thing. But, the way Druga told the story left this reader unsatisfied. According to the books description the main protagonist is Grace Howard. She is immune, but her children and husband are not. Of the characters that populate Immune, Grace is the most fleshed out and draws the most empathy. Unfortunately, Druga throws some other characters in the story that aren't fleshed out enough to contribute to the premise. For example, Paul, who is also immune, goes from being a self-centered jerk to self-sacrificing hero to unredeemable villain. There was nothing in the tale to explain his story arch. By the end of the book the story has become Maxs story not Graces. Druga provides two alternative endings and the second alternative should have been the one she went with. It most captured the premise that Druga started with, what would it be like for someone immune to the zombie virus go through the zombie apocalypse. In the second alternative ending, Druga writes the following line of dialogue for Grace: Being immune is a curse. We have to watch others die. I think that captured what Druga wanted to show in this story. Had Druga stuck to her premise and told the story through Grace, Immune would have been a very good read. However, she didn't and Immune isn't a satisfying read. A much better story by Jacqueline Druga is Last Woman.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: THE ACCIDENTAL HERO - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Joshua Graham Page; Review: Accidental Hero is a good short story. But, thats the rub. Its just a short story. Most of the 41 pages downloaded belong to Beyond Justice, a full length novel by the author. I assume the author thinks thats good marketing, but as a reader I was disappointed. Had he fleshed out Accidental Hero, it would have been a much better story. As it is, its little more than flash fiction.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Rodeway Inn Boise Airport; City: Boise Idaho; Review: I highly recommend this hotel. Although not expensive, it probably has the best complimentary breakfast we've ever had! Offerings include the fixings for make your own breakfast burritoes, country style potatos, plus the standards like yogurt, boiled eggs, etc. The front desk staff was extremely friendy, polite, and helpful. The room clean and nice. If we're ever traveling through Boise again, we'll definitely stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge Inn Suites Central; City: Medford Oregon; Review: This older motel is well kept up. Not modern, but updated. The carpet and bathroom tiles, floor and fixtures were all in good condition. The room was clean and tidy and nicely laid out. All the equipment in the excercise room worked--which my husband says is rare. Breakfast was adequate. The hotel clerks were very friendly and helpful. There are several restaurants nearby. We would definitely consider staying here on our next trip to California.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stardust Motel; City: Wallace Idaho; Review: This is an old motel but don't pass it by due to the outward appearance. The rooms are great. They are clean and comfortable and everything works. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. It's a great value. Be sure to talk a walk through this charming town before leaving.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canadas Best Value Inn Toronto; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: Granted, this is an older motel, but it has been refurbished. Our room was small, but clean and very cozy. And for the price, it's a great place to stay in the downtown area. What really made our stay was the exceptionally helpful (and friendly) desk clerk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stoney Creek Inn; City: Galena Illinois; Review: Stoney Creek Inn is not located within the historic old town of Galena, but it is just a hop, skip, and a jump down the highway. It's located near a Mexican restaurant and a grocery store which is convenient. The inn is beautifully decorated with very comfortable rooms and a nice hot breakfast. The front staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They have a superbly clean indoor pool & hot tub, and a wine/beer bar just off the lobby. We stayed two nights and, truly, it could not have been better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1); Author: Stephanie Meyer; Review: I read this book because several of my middle school age students talk endlessly about the books and movies and because I assume someday my own daughter will want to read and see them. I want to be armed. The book obviously does lots of things right or it wouldn't be so popular. The main character, Bella, is a loner who is unremarkable enough to be "any girl." She's insecure, young and lonely, like most girls her age might imagine themselves to be. She's pretty but not beautiful and clumsy in her own body. All of this is fine. What I find truly disturbing, and the conversation I think parents should be having with their daughters with regards to this book, is why Bella has absolutely no goals or dreams for herself and the dangers for young women who don't envision their future beyond having a boyfriend. She becomes prey for a boy but he's really a man in a boy's skin who's lived hundreds of years, so why is he attracted to some young girl instead of a woman befitting his own maturity? Now there's a story. If Bella had her own goals and talents she'd be hard pressed and more conflicted when her ultimate goal turns out to be of winning Edward and becoming a vampire. Now let's talk about Edward Cullen. He's a gorgeous perpetrator, every parent's worst nightmare. He knows a victim when he sees one--Bella, and he knows how to make her even more insecure by putting her down, building her up, putting her down again. Classic brainwashing. He spies on her. He stalks her. Had she had dreams and plans for herself she would have rejected this loser, or at least we could root for her and feel sorry for her when her individuality becomes subjugated by this powerful being. By the way, I never understand these "vampires" with a conscience. If you're so brilliant because you've lived hundreds of years and had the chance to read every book written by man, why aren't you hanging out at Oxford living with intellectuals of your caliber instead of among a bunch of vapid high school students? England is rainy, too. Also, if you don't like human blood find an interesting solution--fight and kill serial killers and child molesters using your superhuman skills or maybe become a soldier, claim the blood of the enemy as your spoils--a soldier who never dies. Now that would be really intriguing. Maybe someone should write that story. And the sparkles. Come on. Every little girl loves sparkles. That's hitting way below the belt.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Light; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen White Page; Review: It's a pretty convoluted tale about a woman who leaves her old life and husband behind just before giving birth to her second child. Her first child, Grace, is seven years-old and is psychic. Good thing, because Grace's insights always happen, coincidentally just in time to move the plot forward. Jillian Parrish, the main character, is returning to her grandmother's home which, coincidentally, came up for sale just at the right time in her life to buy it. It's never explained why the home wasn't left to her, being the only child. On her way to move in, Jillian gets into an accident. Coincidentally, the chief of police, who knows her, is driving behind her to save the day. What a coincidence too, when his daughter turns out to be the real estate agent who sold Jillian the house. Jillian didn't realize it because, unlike most people, she never laid eyes on the woman who sold her the property which she bought sight unseen. Luckily the home was in perfect shape. Also, surprise, surprise, the house came with brand new furnishings. SO this woman gets a beach front property for a steal. Boy do I want her luck! Next door lives the architect, who bought both homes which are duplicates of each other and coincidentally, came on the market at the same time for him to buy them and then sell one to Jillian. His motive: the other house is where his girlfriend Lauren, Jillian's childhood friend, went missing. What a lark he had the opportunity to buy both at the same time, because, ya know, he's now coincidentally an architect, which means he gets the plans to both houses so he can look for secret passages and such. It takes a while for Jillian to recognize him as the boy she once knew, even though she's harbored secret fantasies about him for years. Now, years later, he doesn't have any children of his own, but, coincidentally he likes kids and isn't married, and is handsome and tan, and doesn't mind that Jillian was and is pregnant with another man's kid. Jillian should buy a lottery ticket for all the luck she's having. Nothing good ever happens when it's up to Jillian, though. She's not too bright so she doesn't get the clues being constantly thrown her way. She wants to know what happened to her missing friend. But she's too stupid to ask her psychic daughter who knows the whole story. The architect former boyfriend, Linc (what?!) was accused but never convicted. Jillian should just ask Grace if he did it, but she never listens to anybody. In a flashback we learn the missing girl, Lauren, was VERY FOND of Jillian's father, who is a cad and a n'er-do-well. They share beers even though the soon-to-be missing Lauren is only 17. Next Lauren reveals she has an "older" lover and is going to run away. Of course, she is never to be seen again. The reader puts two-and-two together long before the thick-headed Jillian does. Probably because Jillian isn't even smart; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In Big Trouble: A Tess Monaghan Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Lippman Page; Review: I like this Tess Monaghan mystery so far the best of any. I started reading them because I (mostly) enjoyed Laura Lippman's stand alone books and had blazed through all of those. Tess is a little annoying. She's selfish and compartmentalized. But in this book at least she's finally out of the suffocating Baltimore so we get to compare and contrast her version of that city with her version of Texas, which is interesting and I like seeing Tess as a fish out of water. Not that I don't like Baltimore, I do. I love books that transport me to other places and Lippman does such a good job of portraying Baltimore, it's just that you get claustrophobic there after a while. Also the "boyfriend" Crow (Is he? Isn't he? I love ill-fated but somewhat comedic relationships in fiction)is the only non-jaded character in the whole series. Without him things tend to get tiring. Maybe read Butcher's Hill first just so you have some context for the relationship between Tess and Crow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Where'd You Go, Bernadette; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Semple Page; Review: You start off thinking it's just an entertaining read about self-righteous helicopter moms set in the eco-culture weirdness of Seattle written by someone with a helluva lot of wit, but it turns out to be so much more. It's a comedy of manners, a social satire, a cautionary tale, a diatribe on the creative spirit, a mystery, a character study, an escapist fantasy all wrapped up into one and set at a rollicking pace. The story is told back and forth between epistolary documentation and through the POV of Bernadette's precocious daughter's subsequent commentary on each email, letter, text and fax as she unpacks Bernadette's story and tries to figure out where the heck her mom disappeared to. Bernadette Fox by all accounts seems to be a misanthropic former architect whose only friend is a virtual assistant from India. She moves to Seattle with her nerd husband, a Microsoft tech who seems to be developing some kind of secret software he only hints at as star of a popular TED Talk. Bee, their brilliant daughter, seems like a devoted student headed straight for Choate. The neighborhood biddy appears to be a back-biting social climber bent on revenge. All of this would be intriguing enough, but of course nothing is what it seems, especially not Bernadette. Throw in the Russian Mafia, the FBI and a beautifully rendered portrait of Antarctica, and you're in for the ride of your life. I'm so jealous of you if you haven't read it yet! I wish I could erase my memory and go back in time to read it all over again from the start!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Red Thread: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Hood Page; Review: The Red Thread juxtaposes the stories of women in China who are forced to give up their daughters (and the hopes and dreams associated with them) against the women in America those daughters will live with. We don't get to know whom gets paired with whom until the book's end and one of the book's flaws is that the pairing of mom to daughter isn't necessarily foreshadowed nor do they make any sense. (I love foreshadowing. It makes me feel really smart!) I loved the premise--daughters without mothers/mothers without daughters and the social and emotional impact reaped by this ripping apart and rejoining of threads. Hood does a great job of writing the inner lives of these women and weaving their stories into a whole, especially the mothers in China, who seem very real, desperate and for the most part, heroic. The problem for me was the American women. There were six and at least three were looking to literally throw the baby out with the bathwater and start over with a new "baby" after failing to appreciate the daughters in their lives. This just layers on the suffering to an almost unbearable degree. (One woman has a step-daughter she can't open her heart to, another has an emotionally-impaired daughter she can't love and the third "loses" her daughter in a brief moment of selfish distraction.) You want the getting of the babies to feel redemptive, but somehow the ripping apart of one family to fill in the spaces of another is soul-sullying and so very, tragically American.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All We Know: Three Lives; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Cohen Page; Review: If this were a treatise on why certain women resonate through the ages while others with similar opportunity, talent and connections do not, I would have ultimately been intrigued. Unfortunately this isn't how the book bills itself. Author Lisa Cohen writes a triptych biography of three Jazz Age "modern" women, and makes a case that each one deserves our attention. Yet in spite of a worthy attempt filled with interesting research and stunning photographs, most of the book fell flat for me. The connection between the women and why she chose them over others seemed tenuous, based mainly on their post-Victorian lesbianism rather than because they were interesting or worthy characters. She has written about the wrong women. The first, Esther Murhpy, heiress to the Mark Cross fortune, is supposedly "erudite" and "dazzling." Yet page after page proves otherwise. Her friends hate her boring tirades. She collects obscure historical facts others can't refute. We are promised an unfulfilled talent of epic, Fitgeraldian proportion, but Murphy's writing (thankfully parceled out in snippets) is full of tiresome counter-narratives. Had the author used the space taken up entirely by Esther as a comparison between Esther and her more fascinating sister-in-law, Sara Murphy--grandniece to General Sherman and central figure in Tender is the Night, a Roaring 20's figure, who expatriates to France as a way to escape social stricture--I would have been riveted. Mercedes de Acosta, we are promised, is of import because she was the "quintessential fan" and embodiment of the ultimate "American" collector, who had affairs with beautiful twentieth century actresses and paid homage to them by hoarding useless ephemera. Yet once again the character who jumps off the page is instead Mercedes older sister Rita--the true collector, patroness and celebrated beauty painted by John Singer Sargent, thus securing her position in history for reasons Mercedes could not. Yet she is documented as a mere footnote to Mercedes life instead of being a central figure who would serve as an interesting juxtaposition to Mercedes failed attempts to be noticed. Even Madge Garland, the most fascinating of the three due to her early childhood ailments and the financial independence she painstakingly eked out against all odds is outshone by her more formidable lover and patroness, Dorothy Todd, the forgotten editor of British Vogue who devoted herself to empowering artists of the day. Madge Garland becomes the author's best hope to make her case as a true pioneer and heroine in her own right, but is ultimately overshadowed by the women around her whose stories evoke more empathy or interest. I'd buy the book because several historical female figures are illuminated in new ways: Natalie Barney, Garbo, Virginia Woolf, among them, and it's commentary on fashion across centuries and the way women view themselves because of and inspite of it is spot on.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Angel Face: Sex, Murder and the Inside Story of Amanda Knox; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbie Latza Nadeau Page; Review: Oh wow. The vitriol displayed in some of the negative reviews! It's rather exciting! Not since the Rainbow Fish have I seen so many people losing their tempers over a book (apparently this innocent children's fare has a hidden Socialist agenda. Check it out. The reviews are hilarious) I'm sure to get nasty comments just for liking the darn thing but here goes. I enjoyed knowing this author was on the scene throughout the trial. She's a writer for the Daily Beast and a long time Newsweek correspondent so she's got the chops. She spells out her case for why Amanda is guilty and I like hearing her voice, personality and point of view coming through on the page instead of some dry regurgitation of the facts. The prologue, written by former New Yorker editor Tina Brown lends credence. I find the Italian justice system fascinating. I liked finding out that the accused can make a spontaneous declaration and getting more into the personalities on the prosecution's side from someone who'd actually interviewed them. What a strange lot! If you're in the Amanda as victim/not guilty camp then don't bother. It will just bring out the devil in you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: StarMark Everlasting Treat for Dogs; Brand: StarMark; Review: Having a dog with 18 allergies is a real PIA. However, these treats don't have any of the forbidden ingredients, they last a long time and are easier on her teeth than bones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Zone with Feliway 2-Pack Cat Diffusers; Brand: Comfort Zone; Review: It actually works! I saw it at a friend's house and was hopeful and am glad to report that it does. Moreover, I gave a diffuser to someone who has a spraying, clawing cat and it has calmed her considerably. Another friend says her vet told her it only works 30% of the time and is expensive, so they didn't try it. I think they will now. So far we are 3 for 3 of the people I know who have tried it. And the $15/month is well worth it for happy cats! Our cat who used to never come in the house because of the other 3 cats is now in this room a lot. Sometimes with other cats! Try it, you'll like it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Zone Spray & Scratch Control Spray for Cat Calming; Brand: Comfort Zone; Review: Had such good success with the diffusers that I bought this. I really think it helped to calm them during the car ride to the vet's!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Premium Treats Chicken Wrapped Rawhide Chews with Real Chicken Breast, All Natural Gluten-Free Dog Treats for Small; Brand: Lucky Premium Treats; Review: I used to get the ones from China, but haven't since the issues with their chews. These are of even better quality and made in the USA!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BarksBar Pet Front Seat Cover for Cars - Black, Waterproof & Nonslip Backing; Brand: BarksBar; Review: WE have only used this seat cover a few times, but it seems very durable and waterproof. I wanted it for the hammock like installation so that the dog wouldn't keep trying to get into the front seat, but that only gave her space to get under it! Silly dog.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IRIS 7-Tier Cat Tree Condo; Brand: IRIS USA, Inc.; Review: Love this cat tree! The packaging was great. The instructions consisted of four pictures with very small printing so we had to get out a magnifying glass. Took us a couple of hours to put together (mostly because hubby and I have different styles). It seems like a good product. It's made with real wood, not pressed. The only problem is that even with the thingy at the top (it would have been nicer and easier if it was a spring holding it firmly to the ceiling) is not really sturdy enough to keep the whole contraption from wiggling. I think it probably could use another bar to make it more steady. After one day of use, I would definitely buy it again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: The Elf on the Shelf A Christmas Tradition with Blue Eyed North Pole; Brand: The Elf on the Shelf; Review: Loved it! Too bad the Elf forgets some nights to move on a different shelf, oops... Oh, and when the kids ask 'Mommy, why does the Elf has a tag on his back?' just answer with 'It says 'if found, return to the North Pole!''; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Wiggling Worm Grasping Toy; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: I loved having something similar in my childhood, but the boys played with his toy maybe 4 times in 3 years. They were afraid of pinching their fingers (never did though).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Numbers; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: We love fridge magnets! We use them on the fridge and on the huge magnetic whiteboard (yes, we have one of those in out home).One advice: make sure the kids don't chew on these - the colored paper gets nasty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug 20 Animal Magnets in a Box; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: we love fridge magnets! The only problem is that they appeal to the younger kids and they want to chew them - and the magnets look nasty once that happens. So, don't let the very young kids play with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: perfect for travel, perfect for home. my 5 year old is not interested in it anymore, but my 3 year old loves it. (we had this toy for about 2 years or more); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Wiggling Worm Grasping Toy; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: I loved having something similar in my childhood, but the boys played with his toy maybe 4 times in 3 years. They were afraid of pinching their fingers (never did though).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Wiggling Worm Grasping Toy; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: I loved having something similar in my childhood, but the boys played with his toy maybe 4 times in 3 years. They were afraid of pinching their fingers (never did though).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Wiggling Worm Grasping Toy; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: I loved having something similar in my childhood, but the boys played with his toy maybe 4 times in 3 years. They were afraid of pinching their fingers (never did though).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thomas the Train: Take-n-Play Tidmouth Tunnel Playset; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: a few things that prevent me from giving 5 starts:1 - the tunnel can be removed, it is not stuck in place (the more lose parts, the more likely something will get lost)2 - the train track doesn't make any sense (I added more tracks to connect it to other Thomas tracks): once the train 'enters' this oval track, the only way to exit is to back out. Try doing that with a 5-6 trains-long train.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Alpine Swiss RFID Blocking Men's Leather Spring Loaded Money Clip Wallet; Brand: ; Review: To small , fited for US dolars only. Not Euros or other European Countries.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: jeansian Men's Sport Jogger Printed Drawstring Baggy Long Pants Sweatpants S376; Brand: jeansian; Review: Got XXL and is similar with M size.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Men's Whirlwind Classic Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Nice outfit; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TSA Approved Travel Combination Cable Luggage Locks for Suitcases - 1, 2, 4 & 6 Pack; Brand: TravelMore; Review: Fit as expected; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nike Golf 3 in 1 Web Pack Belt One Size; Brand: ; Review: Good , fit as expected; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Rocking Horse Ranch Resort; City: Highland New York; Review: With over 100 Horses on site,this is a great place for those who like to ride.Even if you don't ride there are plenty of family activities to do. European Bungee jumping,water skiing,rock climbing wall,bonfires,Barb-B Que lunches with live entertainment. Panning for minerals. The evening activities are very kid friendly (mostly PG). With 3 meals included and unlimited popcorn,pastries and coffee and hot chocolate during the day you'll never starve.Overall a fun place; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fosshotel Lind; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: This is a very good Hotel in the City. Centrally located and convenient to the main shopping street There are some reasonable restaurants nearby a plus since we found food to be expensive during our trip. The Hotel rooms are small but adequate If you want a room with a safe make sure to ask. We stayed 3 times during our 2 week trip.The breakfast is also very good with a variety of food. The crisp rolls were a treat. The staff was excellent and very helpful particularly Ms.Svava Osic who gave us great directions and was very pleasant to deal with. We left luggage with them when we traveled to the North and they were very accommodating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Cliffs Lodge; City: Moab Utah; Review: Not exactly in Moab ,but a beautiful 14 mile drive away. The property is large with spectacular views of the mountains and Colorado River. The setting is very peaceful and the night sky is wonderous. The staff was helpful in giving directions and suggestions. One tip: I would shop in town for breakfast supplies, the room has a coffee pot(Kuerig a microwave and a toaster ,and refrigerator. We didn't ind the breakfast worth the price. The Dinner on the other hand was great. Eat outside and eat early for the views.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest; City: Bucharest; Review: The Hotel was a wonderful surprise . A very upscale luxury hotel in the heart of the city.The lobby,,public, areas and rooms were excellent. The pool and spa area was huge with every amenity. If you were dropped off here blindfolded you would think you must be in Miami or Las Vegas. The breakfast buffet was quite extensive and excellent.Overall a great experience; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hollywood Beach; City: Hollywood Broward County Florida; Review: The Hotel sits on the intracoastal water way very close to the beach. There is a walkway across the street that provides beach access. It is close to the Trolley stop that can take you to the boardwalk and evening concerts for a $1 per person fare. The Hotel also has a large outdoor pool area. The room was spacious and pleasant. The staff was very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Greenbrier; City: White Sulphur Springs West Virginia; Review: Had a family wedding at the Greenbrier Hotel. This is one of America’s premier resorts. It very large and sumptuous. Like all hotels in its class it is pricey .The banquet facilities were great and the food was excellent. It is more of a formal hotel(Jackets for Dinner etc.) One highlight was the under ground bunker tour. This was a secret for 30 years,where Congress and the House of Representatives who go in the event of a nuclear attack on Washington DC.You can take the bunker tour without staying at the hotel ,just call for reservations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluegreen Vacations South Mountain Ascend Resort Collection; City: Lincoln New Hampshire; Review: Stayed this past summer with 6 of us in a suite. Full kitchen allowed us to have breakfast and an occasional dinner. without going out.The location was ideal, close to many places of interest. Debi at the front desk was very helpful and made sure our stay was excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Intimo Mens Soft Knit Short Sleeve V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: My husband, who has refused to wear pajamas, loves this as a PJ top. Therefore I love it too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charles by Charles David Women's Pact Dress Pump; Brand: Charles by Charles David; Review: It is extremely difficult to find a classic set of navy dress pumps in leather. I looked and looked without luck until finding these. They are classy and appear that they will wear well. I couldn't be more pleased!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PattyBoutik Women's Boat Neck Cap Sleeve Dress; Brand: ; Review: This dress hangs perfectly on my slender frame. Its simple but classic styling allow it to be a versatile piece in my wardrobe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Russell Athletic Men's Dri-Power Open Bottom Sweatpants with Pockets; Brand: ; Review: It was a much fuller cut than I expected. My husband is very slender.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PattyBoutik Women's V Neck Ruched Side Tank Top; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful color! I thought it was too long at first, but when I put on pants, it runched up perfectly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PattyBoutik Women's Zip Pocket Tunic; Brand: ; Review: This tunic is perfect for leggings or skinny jeans. It is comfy and sexy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PattyBoutik Women’s 2 in 1 Style Inset Stretch Dress; Brand: ; Review: I just love this dress, so much so, I went back and ordered the gray.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SLPR Women's Sheepskin Fernie Slipper; Brand: SLPR; Review: These slippers are well made and very comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Floerns Women's Floral Print Sleeveless Sexy Bodycon Cocktail Party Round Neck Summer Dresses; Brand: ; Review: This is a great dress for my body style. Without being too tight it mirrored the curves of my body. It is the perfect dress for someone with a flat stomach.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PAIGE Women's Jimmy Skinny Jean; Brand: ; Review: The quality of the Paige jeans was good. The fit was larger than expected. However, since I am wearing them as boyfriend jeans a bit more relaxed fit is acceptable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Flameless LED Tea Light Candles - Bonus Decorative Holder Wraps Included, Battery Operated, Flickering Votive Fake Tealights; Brand: Frux Home and Yard; Review: So cute! When I got my box, I was pleasantly surprised at what was inside! I have been burning them around my house with the paper wraps around them, and they add a touch of elegance. I would recommend these to anybody!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AOR POWER Survival Water Filter Straw - Smallest Personal Water Filter Straw! Water Filter Travel Straw; Brand: AOR POWER; Review: I got this for my brother and sister in law because they are avid hikers and kayakers. Because they are out on the river a lot and because accidents can happen, they always carry a pack with them. I thought this would be an amazing addition to their emergency pack just in case. I gave it to them for Christmas and they were amazed at it! They said that there are other items like this out there but they're very bulky and big and they don't fit into their pack. Because this is so small it fits right into their little pack and they are good to go! I would recommend this to anyone and I will be buying more for our emergency pack for inside of the house as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brieftons NextGen Spiralizer: 4-Blade Vegetable Spiral Slicer, 150% Bigger, 50% Less Wastage, Perfect Veggie Spaghetti/Pasta Maker; Brand: Brieftons; Review: This is simply my favorite kitchen gadget at the moment. I love using it to make spaghetti squash noodles. I am a pasta lover, but wanted to eat healthier versions, so I use this to change things up a bit. I LOVE that it has four different settings and it is SUPER easy to clean!! The best part is the cap that helps you with smaller pieces of veggies that would otherwise get trapped. I have friends who have other kids and they worry about slicing they fingers. Idon't worry about that with this one!! I would recommend this to anyone!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons By Champagne Kitchen (Set Of 6) Rectangular Spoon Fits Narrow Spice Containers; Brand: Champagne Kitchen; Review: You know what I love about these? They actually fit into the spice bottles!!!! I know longer make a huge mess when I cook. They are super sturdy too which is nice. Not like the plastic ones I had before that bent and the writing smudged off. They are amazing quality and although I purchased them with a promotional discount, I am planning to buy a few more as gifts for the cooks in my life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vegetable's Chef - Onion, Vegetable, Fruit and Cheese Chopper - Dice, Slice and Chop for Salads,; Brand: Vegetable's .Chef.; Review: This is so cool! I have been trying to make healthy options for my family lately, but when you have to chop every vegetable by hand, it takes forever to do any dish. Being that I am a full time working mom of three, I don't have a whole lot of time in the kitchen before dinner! This helps tremendously! I tried it the other night and made a meal that I really love that has a ton of fruits and vegetables and this thing even cut through raw carrots! I actually look forward to making healthy meals now with this chopper because I know it's only going to take half the time now! I got this with a promotional discount, but I plan on buying one for my mom because I love it so much and she's been looking for one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cookie Sheet & Baking Sheet Liner-Large Silicone Baking Mat-Replace Parchment Paper; Brand: Perfection Baking Mats; Review: I LOVE THIS BAKING SHEET!!! I have always wanted to try one, but couldn't justify spending $15 for one. When I got the chance to buy these with a promotional code I jumped at the chance. BEST THING I have purchased for my kitchen in so long!!! Nothing sticks to it. I made cookies to try them out, they came off perfectly and I didn't lose half of the cookie to the pan. Then I made garlic bread....same thing. I am so glad I bought this, it has already replaced tin foil in so many instances, which will in the long run, save me money! WELL WORTH IT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silicone Kitchen Tongs Cooking Set - 3 Non-scratch Tongs - For All Your BBQ Grill and Serving Needs; Brand: KITZINI; Review: What a set!!! I needed new tongs very badly because all of our pans are now non-stick, and we had only metal tongs. It always made me nervous that I would scratch the pans and then need to replace them. I was able to buy these with a promotional discount, and I am so happy I did!!! First of all, the little ones. They are my favorite. It fits perfectly in my hand and I just love the way it feels to work with. I feel like I have control of the tongs, which sounds a little weird, but you will understand why you buy them. I love the silicone mit. It is perfect for hot corn coming out of the oven!! What a great little surprise you get! I've had these for less than a week and they have already been used to make about 5 meals. I love them and am so very happy with my purchase. I would recommend these to anyone!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Dangerous Liaisons; Brand: ; Review: I didn't find this interesting. I didn't finish watching it. I would not recommend it to others. There are better things to watch.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Modern Family: Season 2; Brand: Ed O'Neill; Review: I find the storyline a little dull. The characters seem very shallow. There are too many stereotypes. There are better things out there to watch.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Now You See Me; Brand: Jesse Eisenberg; Review: It could have been worse, but it's not a movie that I would recommend. The ending was really flat. Not worth the time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 42; Brand: Chadwick Boseman; Review: It was okay. There was one little interesting factoid at the end. Not a bad movie - based on a true story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor VHS; Brand: Cuba Gooding Jr.; Review: Very interesting, well written and directed, fairly good cinematography.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Schleich Dragon Battering Ram Toy; Brand: Schleich; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safari Ltd Incredible Creatures Weedy Seadragon Realistic Hand-Painted Toy Figurine Model For Ages 3 And Up – Large; Brand: Safari Ltd.; Review: it lost the paint; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Safari Ltd Incredible Creatures Pufferfish; Brand: Safari Ltd.; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Papo Figure Magic Unicorn Toy Figure; Brand: Papo; Review: good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Standing Sera Toy Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safari 875429 Rose the Fairy Queen Fantasy Figure; Brand: Safari Ltd.; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Sera in Festive Clothes Standing Toy Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Papo The Enchanted World Figure, Riding Elf with Fox; Brand: Papo; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Unicorn; Brand: Papo; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Eyela on Horseback; Brand: Schleich; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Zarinya Figurine; Brand: Schleich; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Bayala Sunaya Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Bayala Aguya Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Eyela in Festive Clothes Riding Toy Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Sera in Festive Dress on Horseback Toy Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Surah in Festive Dress on Horseback Toy Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Feya in Festive Clothes Riding Toy Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wholesale Fairy Gardens Lily Pad Pond; Brand: Wholesale Fairy Gardens; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Standing Surah Toy Figure with Bird; Brand: Schleich; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Oleana; Brand: Schleich; Review: Very Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safari Ltd Fairy Fantasies Ollie on a Snail; Brand: Safari Ltd.; Review: Very Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Delicate Lily Elf Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: Very Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich North America Bayala Lunaja Figure; Brand: Schleich; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Iloris with Leolynn; Brand: Schleich; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Female Elf on Unicorn; Brand: Schleich; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schleich Big Spell Set; Brand: Schleich; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safari Ltd Incredible Creatures Hermit Crab; Brand: Safari Ltd.; Review: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Wingate by Wyndham Panama City Area Lynn Haven; City: Lynn Haven Florida; Review: The location is Great, indoor pool and whirlpool, steam room. The entire place is spotless, HOT breakfast Will be staying here once a quarter; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Chattanooga Hamilton Place; City: Chattanooga Tennessee; Review: Clean, good management, great location only complaint was that the key had to be activated every day; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 Calvert City; City: Calvert City Kentucky; Review: This Super 8 is super clean, had a jetted tub Suite . If in the area again this is a must stay location; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Marianna; City: Marianna Florida; Review: I am a diamond member and was upgraded to a suite. Margaret was outstanding. I have already referred someone who is staying this week for two weeks. Great location net I-10; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Kingsland; City: Kingsland Georgia; Review: The hotel is totally remodeled, new carpet, bathroom, big HDTV, great channel selections. Right off of I95 south. Great location with almost every fast food restaurant and the staff is outstanding , I will stay next time in this area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Teach Yourself to Play Guitar: A Quick and Easy Introduction for Beginners; Author: Visit Amazon's David M. Brewster Page; Review: Awesome book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What to Expect When You're Expecting; Author: ; Review: Good Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (New Father Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Armin A. Brott Page; Review: My wife bought this for me and it was a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teach Yourself to Play Guitar: A Quick and Easy Introduction for Beginners; Author: Hal Leonard Corp.; Review: Awesome book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition; Author: Heidi Murkoff; Arlene Eisenberg; Sandee; Review: Good Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS 640-554) Foundation Learning Guide (2nd Edition) (Foundation Learning Guides); Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Paquet Page; Review: Bought this book for school. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Electric Throw Blankets - Sunbeam Heated Throw, Fleece Extra Soft with 3 Heat Settings & 3 Hour Auto-Off, Teal; Brand: Sunbeam; Review: This is the perfect size and warmth level ,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Press Chrome & Black (Chrome); Brand: Utopia Kitchen; Review: This is the first time I have used one, so of course I dropped it .. it seems pretty tough for glass . The plastic lid took the brunt of the hit, and chipped where the stem of the press passes through. It seemed a little brittle But, my bad! It survived, works great and went desert glamping and served us well, looks great! The only reason it isn't a 5 star...it wasn't that bad of a drop.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Selfix Holmz 21510301.36 Shower Caddy; Brand: Selfix; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PEACOCK JEWELS Premium Quality Canvas Printed Wall Art Poster 3 Pieces / 3 Pannel Wall Decor Abstract; Brand: PEACOCK JEWELS; Review: They only get crooked after an earthquake; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midori Way Thick Bamboo Wood Cutting Board with Juice Grooves - Extra Large 18x12 inches; Brand: Midori Way; Review: This is a perfect size board. Well made with great follow up tips from the maker to get the best service life out of the product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ovente 1.7L BPA-Free Electric Kettle, Fast Heating Cordless Water Boiler with Auto Shut-Off and Boil-Dry Protection, LED Light; Brand: Ovente; Review: Works great!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterilite 19148006 48 Quart/45 Liter Hinged Lid Storage Box, Clear with White Lid, 6-Pack; Brand: STERILITE; Review: Got these to protect some cabinet supplies, they worked perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PurSteam Garment Steamer For Clothes, Elite Powerful 7-1 Fabric Steamer For; Brand: PurSteam; Review: No more ironing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Novotel Geelong; City: Geelong City of Greater Geelong Victoria; Review: We spent two nights at the Four Points By Sheraton. It isn't quite the Sheraton experience one would expect, however, the hotel has a fantastic view and great service! Overall, it was a pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heritance Ahungalla; City: Ahungalla Galle District Southern Province; Review: My husband and I had amazing stay at the Heritance Ahungalla ( previously known as the Triton Hotel). The service was excellent and the view from the hotel was breathtaking! The dinner buffet was rather average but the breakfast buffet made up for it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heritance Kandalama; City: Dambulla Central Province; Review: My husband and I spent 2 nights at the Heritance Kandalama during our recent trip to Sri Lanka. The experience at the hotel was most certainly a memorable one! The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The view from our room was amazing with beautiful greenery and the distant Sigiriya rock in sight. The breakfast and dinner buffet were amazing and we particularly enjoyed the Sri Lankan buffets. We would most certainly spend some time here again ( for longer this time) when we visit Sri Lanka again in the near future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phillip Island Apartments; City: Cowes Phillip Island Victoria; Review: We recently spent 2 nights at the PIA and were incredibly happy with our accommodation. We rented a two bed room apartment which was spacious, clean and family friendly. The staff were very friendly and the unit was well equiped. Staying at the PIA certainly made out stay at Phillip Island alot more enjoyable and memorable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Esplanade Resort Spa; City: Lakes Entrance Gippsland Victoria; Review: We recently spent a night at the Esplanade Resort and Spa whilst on a road trip from Melb to Sydney. It is by no means a 'resort' as the name implies but it is most certainly a very comfortable and pleasant self contained apartment for a short stay. The apartment was well equipped with the basic necessacities and was well maintained. Certainly a good place for a short stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sage Hotel Wollongong; City: Wollongong New South Wales; Review: We recently spent 2 nights at the Sage Wollongong. The location is fantastic - close to the city and beach ( within walking distance). The accommodation was very pleasant and comfortable with great views. Would certainly recommend the Sage Hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Famosa Resort Hotel Melaka; City: Melaka Central Melaka District Melaka State; Review: This is, with no doubt, the most disappointing holiday accommodation ive used ( 2 bed room condo – tower 1). The lack of response from the management is unacceptable– tripadvisor reviewers have continuously submitted unfavourable reviews since 2008. Yet, the management has not had the courtesy or decency to reply or address any of it. This, in itself, says a lot! Pro 1) Close proximity to the Safari and Water Theme parks 2) Pleasant staff at reception And it stops there! Cons 1) Unsafe accommodation for young children/toddlers This was a major issue for me! To start off with, the lift in the block is old and almost closed on my three -year -old and husband twice (despite pressing on the open button). I was horrified when we realised that the windows in the condo were not secured (with loosely fitted handles) and opened straight out into open air without grills (we were on the 19th floor!). The bathroom had very poor water drainage which often resulted in a pool of water on the ground – I came across a previous post by a fellow tripadvisor reviewer who stated that his kids slipped on the bathroom floor as a consequence of this. To me, this is by no means acceptable from a child safety point of view – especially having unsecured windows on the 19th floor. The booking/reservation staff should be more mindful in NOT allocating these rooms to families with children. 2) Poor house keeping Where do I start?!!! The coffee basket which had partially used coffee sachets? The stained bath towels? The clearly unwashed kitchen utensils? Or perhaps the toilet roll which had clearly spent some time on the wet ground? I think most other reviews echo my frustration on the topic of house keeping 3) Poorly general maintenance We most certainly did not expect a 5 star accommodation, nor did we expect a motel standard accommodation! The place is run down with mouldy bathroom tiles, chipped wooden toilet doors, dirty/unkempt kitchen cabinets – in serious need of a facelift! With no doubt, we will not be returning here, nor will I be recommending this place to anyone. To the management – being oblivious to all the comments made on tripadvisor is rather foolish on your end!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maksoud Plaza; City: Sao Paulo State of Sao Paulo; Review: Maksoud Plaza is strategically located close to the CBD and shopping district hence making it easy to get around. The accommodation itself is rather basic. The biggest issue we experienced is lack of English speaking staff - especially at the hotel restaurant and bar. Overall, it's a functional hotel with good conference/meeting facilities, restaurant and average accommodation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kirkton Park Hotel Hunter Valley; City: Pokolbin Cessnock Greater Newcastle New South Wales; Review: We recently spent a weekend at the Sebel Kirkton Park Hunter Valley with our toddler. It's an excellent family gateway and we would highly recommend this place to anyone who intends to travel with children. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel rooms were very well equipped and clean. The pool was clean and family friendly and so was the surrounding garden. The property is about 10 mins drive away from the Hunter Valley Garden and about 15 minutes away from Cessanok. We would certainly stay at the Sebel Kirkton Hunter Valley again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gurney Resort Hotel Residences; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: The Gurney Hotel is strategically located at the heart of Georgetown with a serene view of the Malacca Straits. It's a short walk away from the mall and the Gurney Hawker centre. As for the hotel itself, it is a little dated and could do with abit of refurbishing. Nevertheless, the kids pool and adult infinity pool were both clean and easily accessible. We had a wonderful time at the pool after an exhausting day exploring Penang. The rooms were clean and well equipped. The staff were very friendly and approachable. The breakfast buffet was reasonable with a good variety and once again with very attentive staff. In summary, it was a very pleasant stay and we would certainly consider staying at the Gurney Hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel; City: Singapore; Review: We had the pleasure of staying at the Grand Copthrone Waterview during our recent stay at Singapore. The accommodation was well equipped and spacious. The staff we incredibly friendly and accommodating - we were given an early checkin on our arrival as we were traveling with a toddler. The hotel is very strategically located with a bus stop right opposite the hotel and a constant flow of taxis. It was a very pleasant stay and we would most certainly consider the Grand Copthrone Waterview for our next visit to Singapore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Suites Pioneer Sands; City: Wollongong New South Wales; Review: We spent a night at the 1 bed apartment at the Quality Suites Pioneer Sands. The apartment was very well equipped especially the kitchen. The facility was clean and very well maintained. From a location point of view, the accommodation is located a short 3 minute drive from Coles and Woolworths. This is certainly a family friendly accommodation that we would consider using again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: I recently spent a night the the Sofitel on Collins on a business trip and was impressed by the facility. The rooms were spacious, clean and well equipped. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was good and is serviced at the 36 restaurant which has a breathtaking view of Melbourne CBD. In summary, I would highly recommend Sofitel on Collins for a business or family trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island; City: Denarau Island Viti Levu; Review: We recently stayed ay the Radisson Blu resort in Nadi for 3 nights and absolutely loved it! The resort was filled with activities for the family and is a one stop holiday destination. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, the pools were very clean and kept the children well occupied. The close proximity to the beach allowed for water sports and activities. The breakfast buffet was well spread out with something for everyone. The rooms were clean, spacious and well equipped. In summary, we would most certainly be staying at the Radisson's again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoku Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: I recently stayed at Zoku on a business trip and absolutely loved it! I love the minimalist but thoughtfully furnished rooms, loved the loft with incredible views and the very friendly staff. I had never stayed in a place like this before and the experience was truly a memorable one. I would highly recommend Zoku for business trips and young couples.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rydges Wellington; City: Wellington Greater Wellington North Island; Review: We recently spent 3 night at the Rydges, Wellington and we're incredibly pleased with our stay. The accommodation was fantastic, the staff were friendly, the breakfast buffet was amazing. We would highly recommend the Rydges, Wellington; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Woolrich Women's Dorrington Barn Jacket; Brand: ; Review: The jacket fits as expected. I am pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Women's Enoki Convertible-W; Brand: Merrell; Review: I have never had a problem with any of their shoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JBU by Jambu Women's Gwen Rain Shoe; Brand: ; Review: These rain shoes are just what I wanted. I think they are comfortable to wear and run errands in wet weather when a boot is too much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Northside Women's Corona Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I wear an 8 1/2, only whole sizes available. I ordered a 9. Not a good fit. Toe box looked large. Making shoe on my foot look clunky. Shoes have been returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sakroots Women's Artist Circle Zip Id Case Coin Purse; Brand: Sakroots; Review: I love Sakroots bags.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Penguin Plush Animal Winter Ski Hat Beanie Aviator Style Winter (Short) Black/White; Brand: Super Z Outlet; Review: gift was liked; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: eBags Packing Cubes for Travel - 6pc Value Set - (Canary); Brand: eBags; Review: Used these on my trip -- they kept me organized and happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Icebreaker Merino Siren Cami Tank Top for Layering & Base Layer Undershirt, New Zealand Merino Wool; Brand: Icebreaker Merino; Review: This is a nice little cami. I bought it with the bra of the same material and together they are quite sexy. The only complaint is that the bra is a wee bit itchy and the tee, like in the photo, has the bikini straps making it only possible to wear it with the bra of the same material. I still love it though!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Icebreaker Merino Women's Siren Tank, Black; Brand: Icebreaker Merino; Review: Perfect size and shape! Brought it to Europe and worked fantastically.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Icebreaker Merino Siren Bra, New Zealand Merino Wool; Brand: Icebreaker Merino; Review: Love it but a little scratchy. Fits very well, holds everything in place permanently and really cute under the Merino Cami of the same material. I wore it a ton in Europe on my 10 day vacation in Italy, Slovenia and Croatia!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Final Fantasy XIV Online: 60 Day Time Card [Online Game Code]; Brand: by
Square Enix; Review: Worth it! If you don't have other payments to use like VISA or CRYSTA; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
Square Enix; Review: Its a great game. Alot of content. Recommended if you have friends to play with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minecraft for PC/Mac [Online Game Code]; Brand: by
Mojang AB; Review: Only good if you have server and friends!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: League of Legends $10 Gift Card – 1380 Riot Points - NA Server Only [Online Game Code]; Brand: by
Riot Games; Review: Awesome Gift ! Look if you guys want to send out riot points to others. just buy it and copy paste code on skype or discord; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: League of Legends $25 Gift Card – 3500 Riot Points - NA Server Only [Online Game Code]; Brand: by
Riot Games; Review: Awesome!!! riot games selling riots points on amazon :D Yass; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Overwatch - Origins Edition - PC; Brand: by
Blizzard Entertainment; Review: This game is too over hype and honestly this game is only fun if you have friends; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life is Strange - Episode 1 [Online Game Code]; Brand: by
Square Enix; Review: free,, thats all i can say!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fosmon [Set of 4] Analog Stick Joystick Controller Performance Thumb Grips for PS4 | PS3 | Xbox One; Brand: Fosmon; Review: so comfy :3 I love it so much!! 5 stars,, will save you for the long run!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward and Realm Reborn Bundle - PC; Brand: by
Square Enix; Review: Saves time and works with pc account; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Floor 2 [Online Game Code]; Brand: by
Iceberg Interactive; Review: This game is fun but only cons is you need friends to play with; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ayres Suites Diamond Bar; City: Diamond Bar California; Review: Immediately after pulling into the parking lot, we knew we were in for a treat. Check-in with the very friendly and professional front desk fella was very pleasant - even chatted about fishing for a bit. I think we could have talked all night about the one that "got away". The room is laid-out very nicely - one of the best shower/bathtub stalls around and after arriving with a dousy of a New England head cold, a long hot soak was jus' what I needed. The bed - it was lights out after my head hit the pillow. In this location, you do not have to worry about the sounds from a highway, railroad yard or truck depot...simply perfect. Count palm trees in your sleep...and let the comforts of your room take you away! Took advantage of the pool and hot tub one night - a nice way to end a 3-night stay. And before I close here - let me say that the breakfast was a hit with my family. The fresh fruit, selection of juices and other healthy choices, I feel, nursed me back to being myself...so thank you Ayers Suites of Diamond Bar...for everything!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Arias B B; City: Savaneta Aruba; Review: This trip was planned well in advance of our April stay. For starters - communications with Arias (owner, along with his wife Flory), were outstanding! That in itself put our mind at ease (aside from the many wonderful reviews from other happy clients that we read). We knew we would be in good hands and that the red carpet was going to be rolled-out for our honeymoon...and it was. Prior to our departure for Aruba/Club Arias, I received yet another phone call from Arias. I was told my suite was upgraded (a very nice touch), I was asked for any personal requests that I might have wanted in the room or in general, and we chatted about a car rental (rent from Arias - you won't be disappointed). Arias and Flory aim to please and definitely jump thru hoops to make your getaway a treat (get the scoop on Aruba tourist attractions and area information when you arrive - there is too much to talk about on the phone). And then...we arrived. We were greeted at the airport by Alphonso, who works at the resort, and works hard, I must say. A short drive to the airport had us at the front door in minutes and upon entering, we were greeted by palm and flowering trees, beautifully landscaped grounds, a welcoming swimming pool/wading pool and all of the amenities that you could think of. Truly - they have everything you need and if they don't, they will graciously get it for you - and that goes for Chef Gabriel who will prepare a daily, delicious breakfast along with other treats, sandwiches or meals you might want throughout the day - he is in the kitchen for YOU! Just ask. Although every suite was booked, we could easily say at times that we had the resort to ourselves. Other reviews state this - peaceful, quiet, comfortable, relaxing...and this is so true. You will leave the resort leaving what will feel like "friends" behind, and you will miss everything about Club Arias. Note: on our wedding day, my wife's dress (slip) needed to be hemmed. Flory took my wife into her home (which is on the premises) and hemmed her slip. Flory also offered to find us flowers, if needed (we thankfully found a florist near the airport). When we returned to our suite that night, to our pleasant surprise, we were left a note and a bottle of champagne - very unexpected. These are the kind of things that Arias and Flory do - without hesitation. And if you are reading this - you shouldn't hesitate either. Book your stay with a Trip Advisor winner - Club Arias, and feel good about your decision and know that once you arrive, you will be treated like family...perhaps, even better than family!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Mt Pleasant Racine West WI; City: Sturtevant Wisconsin; Review: Was in my hometown for a weekend visit and all the times that I have been home in the past 3 years to visit, this was our first time staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Sturtevant...and it won't be the last time. My wife and I pretty much had the hotel to ourselves course, it was an uneventful weekend in Racine. However, if the hotel were full with guests, I doubt very much that I would have had any issues. The room was very nice and quiet - never did hear any of the other guests that were staying on the 3rd floor just down the hall from us. Everything in the room was superb - every detail with all the amenities necessary and available. Morning breakfast was a treat and much nicer than expected - not your usual continental style and packaged goods meal. Great choices of foods both hot and cold. And then, there was the pool and hot tub. And no mom - I didn't wait an hour before going into the water! The hot tub was just the right temperature and for a cold Spring day, the pool was not anything like the weather that Ma Nature had in store for my 2-day visit - it was rather comfortable and not in the least bit cold. Did use the business center prior to checking out to print-out my flight's boarding passes and left the hotel missing Racine BUT...I promised the front desk gal that I would someday be back...and I will!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Waukegan Gurnee; City: Waukegan Lake County Illinois; Review: Came down from the northwoods of Wisconsin as this was our last night's stay of our week long vacation before heading to the airport the next morning. And it was most welcomed! Very nicely appointed rooms - rather big and pleasing to the eyes. But it was the beds that were a treat versus the saggy and rather soft and worn-out beds that we had previously stayed in earlier in the week. Was kind of nice to get back to civilization and have all the necessary amenities in our room. It all started with a most efficient gal at the front desk. My request for an upper floor was granted and my room was "locked-in" for the night away from vending machines and the elevator (my family and I are all light sleepers). I think we were all sawing logs once our heads hit the comfy pillows - we did sleep-in past 9am (I think we all caught-up on much needed rest). My only complaint was with breakfast (we choose the "Stay for Breakfast" package). I would have liked to see more options for breakfast although what we had to eat was somewhat satisfying, but not the greatest. All in all - we enjoyed our stay - the Courtyard Waukegan was a nice way to end our vacation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centerstone Resort Lake Aire; City: Tomahawk Wisconsin; Review: It was a treat to find such a nice hotel on a northwoods lake and away from civilization - my family called this home for 4 nights. Although the grounds are very nice and peaceful, it could use some up-keep especially the lakeside boat dock, room decor and a few more deck lounge chairs would have been nice. There isn't much of a beach to swim at and the week we were there, the lake had an algae bloom - very green and not swim worthy. Oh well...it wasn't exactly warm outside either. The kitchenette rooms are nice appointed. Our only complaint were the worn-out and uncomfortable beds - a bit soft and too saggy for our taste and by the 4th night, we were glad to be checking out - sore backs and all. Breakfast is your typical continental style goodies along with other prepared hot items so don't expect much more - it should suffice. Aside from that, the hotel served it's purpose. Beautiful sunsets and a bazillion stars at night. Nice memories to be had at the Best Western Lake-Aire Motel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites Charleston Airport Convention Center; City: North Charleston South Carolina; Review: Spent a long weekend in Charleston (3 nights at the hotel). Upon arrival shortly after midnight, first impression was that we were going to be in for a treat...and for the most part, we were. Check-in went very smoothly and off to the 3rd floor we went. In all honesty - these rooms have more than enough to satisfy a one night stay and beyond. The rooms are nicely appointed (for some reason, we got a handicap room) with all the amenities you can think of and wish that you had. How about those electric room darkening shades? Awesome touch! 2 separate room air conditioners/heaters, a separate television and sitting area - they thought of everything. However...our bed kind of rolled to one side and the pillows were not that comfy - not for our taste's anyway so we had to ask for additional pillows and put-up with the leaning bed. Breakfast was yummy - has some great choices to satisfy all ages and all tastes. Again - no complaints with that. Did not take advantage of their work-out room or outside pool. After all the walking we did in Charleston, we had wished that the hotel had a hot-tub but we did know ahead of time that they did not. Aside from a not-so-comfy mattress and pillows (never been to a hotel that didn't at least you give you several pillows), our stay was ok. When the room was quiet, I could hear a lot of activity from the room above us especially the walking to and fro and, believe it or not, the tinkling in the toilet. Strange thing is - I did not hear any room noises from adjoining rooms and to my knowledge, the hotel was full. I would stay here again but only for one night. I chose this hotel simply because I did not want to drive a long distance after traveling for 7 hours and arriving at midnight (when our plane got in); this hotel was 2 miles away and if I had to take advantage of their shuttle service, I knew it was available.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites South Portland; City: South Portland Maine; Review: The room was booked thru a 3rd party one month in advance of our stay - my confirmation came back stating that I would be staying in a handicap room of which, we did not need, but this is typical of this kind of booking when you don't book directly with the hotel's website. Upon our arrival, I did state to the front desk gal that we did not require a handicap room and would prefer an upper floor (we are light sleepers). Our request was granted - to the 5th floor we went (there are 6 floors to this hotel). Walking down the hallway, we noticed immediately that our room was adjacent to a room that was partaking very early in their new years festivities - along with the room directly across the hall. I didn't hesitate to turn around and head back downstairs to inform the front desk gal. A fella who was sitting down in the lobby asked me what rooms were the party folks in - I told him, and he said he was going to take care of it - he was in the elevator before I had my new room keys. In the meantime, our door keys were exchanged for a room on the 6th floor - it seemed like this floor was unused - we had an end room. The room was quiet (and very roomy) - there didn't appear to be much activity on the 6th floor so this was a good fit for us. Once we settled-in and called it a night around 10pm, it was unanimous - we both groaned to the discomfort and sagging of our king mattress. I felt like the bed was not only on an angle leaning down towards the headboard, it also sagged from side to side. I felt like I was sleeping in a hole - my wife said that she had a very restless night. Breakfast was good and caffeine was definitely needed - plenty of healthy and non-healthy choices - the flow of the people at the breakfast bar were courteous. When various items ran low or out, they were quickly replenished - the young gal that took care of the breakfast needs seemed to be on top of the many guest's breakfast needs. I would suggest though, that the breakfast egg patty thingies that this hotel has get exchanged for something else - quite nasty especially when they are cold. Aside from the bed in need of a mattress replacement, we enjoyed our stay. The hotel and grounds are in great shape and well maintained; staff is very friendly and accommodating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AmericInn by Wyndham Minocqua; City: Minocqua Wisconsin; Review: I have been going to the Minocqua area yearly for over 40 years and have seen the area change...along with the construction of so many businesses. I have previously stayed in an Americinn before and expected the same environment from what looked like a well-maintained hotel...but that was not the case in Minocqua. My folks and my wife and I spent one week at the Minocqua Americinn. For starters - there was a mix-up with our rooms at check-in so we were both upgraded to 2 queen whirlpool rooms. The rooms are not as clean as we would prefer - not sure if the carpet was vacuumed and floors were ever cleaned in my folk's room (we had a do not disturb tag stuck in our door all week so we had no cleaning done - don't like nosey housekeepers in our room no matter where we travel to). The whirlpool jets shot black residue into the water - we were disgusted with that so obviously, we didn't use it after two attempts...but didn't mention anything about this till we checked-out. This hotel allows dogs - good luck with that if you are trying to sleep in your so-called quiet room! Doors are heavy and there seems to be no consideration for other hotel guests - if you are a light sleeper like I am, prepare yourself to be woken by slamming doors. Breakfast was nothing special but I will say that the young gal who kept tending to the guest's needs was on top of re-stocking the items. One of the front desk clerks seemed to have an attitude which is not very inviting or professional - I left with the business card of the General Manger and she will eventually be receiving an email from me. For the price - our stay was kind of a bust seeing that this particular week was probably my last hoorah with my folks in Minocqua which has been our home away from home for over 40 years. Uncomfy mattresses, dirty rooms, moldy bathrooms, lousy breakfast options - this hotel needs to send-out an SOS! By the way - at check-out, we did mention a few of our disappointments to the front desk clerk (the one with an attitude) and she seemed to be put-off by our comments. We were handed 20% off cards for a return visit before November. Being that I am from New Hampshire, that will not do me any good, so I handed the cards back to the clerk. Needless to say - no matter the season, my family will not be going back to the Minocqua Americinn.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stone Harbor Resort; City: Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin; Review: My wife and I decided that Sturgeon Bay was probably going to be quieter than staying in Green Bay the night before a Lambeau Field game...and we weren't disappointed. We pretty much had the hotel to ourselves on a Saturday night, Thanksgiving Day weekend. Our whirlpool room was very nice - comfy bed and quiet upstairs room and the whirlpool was a treat after spending the day walking the many shops of Door County. The room was very clean as was the bathroom - top-of-the-line soaps and cleaning products to complete the night prior to laying our heads on soft pillows. We did take advantage of the hot tub however, we found the water to be on the cool side and the jets to be weak. Quite honestly - our room whirlpool was more powerful and comfortable than the downstairs hot tub but you wouldn't know these things if you didn't try it. There is a restaurant onsite which leads me to saying this - a breakfast voucher would be nice or in the least, a continental breakfast would be welcomed. I realize this probably wouldn't be cost effective in the Summer months when the hotel is most likely sold out but when it's quiet with just a few guests, I wouldn't think a breakfast of some sort would set the hotel back that much. Jus' a suggestion. It works with other major hotel chains... Overall...no complaints. It had been several years since I last stayed at the Stone Harbor Resort and my return was just as I expected and just as I had hoped.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Portland Scarborough; City: Scarborough Maine; Review: From the entrance, you get the feeling that you are driving into a quiet subdivision of stores and hotels but upon entering your room, you can clearly hear (and see) the Main(e) drag from the bedroom, especially loud tractor trailers rolling down the highway. The front desk gal was very accommodating when I asked for an upper floor room then got one...having brought-out a plate of warm chocolate chip cookies helped! But that night when our heads hit the pillows, my wife and I felt like we were sleeping on the striped white line! If you can get used to the road noise - great, but if you are a light sleeper like the two of us - you won't be having many sweet dreams. The rooms are rather large...and divided with two swinging doors which was nice for privacy, as our son slept (tried to) on the couch. He got to watch tv in his "own" room as we did the same. Prior to that, we all went down to the pool for a dip and some soaking in the hot tub. The pool water was comfortable as was the temp of the hot tub but the hot tub jets were rather wimpy, but going back and forth between the two felt good. Back upstairs - the bed was too hard for our taste and the morning came quickly. With a sleepy look about us, we crawled our way to the breakfast room and were met by a lot of people (the hotel was sold out this night), but the flow went smoothly. Breakfast was very good and well stocked - some nice hot choices (scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, waffles), breads, muffins, 4 dry cereals, oatmeal, fruits, yogurt and yogurt cups and a lot of different condiments. I was impressed! Check-out was a breeze and we were off. An overall ok stay...but where did the night go?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Buffalo Airport; City: Cheektowaga New York; Review: My very first taste of being a rewards member staying here for 3 nights with my family left me wondering if I should ever book a room with this chain again...and it's kind of a shame. The hotel is decent and really, I have no complaints about their rooms, facilities, grounds and perks...however, you might want to ask if there are any kid's sports teams spending a few nights during your stay. 3 separate kid's hockey teams and their parents filled the hotel to capacity. When kids take over the hot tub, pool and turn hallways into ice rinks with their hockey sticks/pucks running up and down without anything being said or done, parents not in sight, and a hands-off hotel and security staff - at this point, there is definitely no management control of the hotel...and nobody seemed to care because all this hotel saw were dollar signs. Complaints to the front desk went no where. I was told that security and management both were called but they were not getting back to the front desk personnel...so it was a free-for-all. Gee thanks - listening to banging doors with kids yelling and running up and down the stairs and hallways is just the ticket I was looking for during a family getaway to Buffalo. While the parents were in the breakfast area hooping it up in the evenings, their kids had the run of the place. And you should have seen the mess at breakfast time. I don't know how the breakfast staff kept their cool, but they did. I was given the business card of the property management. I would think considering my stay is now over, placing a call to anyone at this point would be after the fact and really, not do me any good...so I didn't bother. Hopefully, this review somehow gets back to the hotel manager and the staff. They really should be ashamed of themselves. Glad you filled the hotel rooms to capacity - must have been an awesome weekend for the financial books! Folks - there are plenty of nice hotels surrounding the airport so call ahead, ask questions and choose wisely...something I am going to do the next time I book a room. I heard Best Western has a wonderful rewards program!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Vancouver Mall Drive Hotel and Suites; City: Vancouver Washington; Review: It seems like pictures just don't capture the true ambiance of a hotel, room, facilities etc, and some photos seem to exaggerate the setting. I don't know why - this is one I had worried about and prior to our trip West, this was one hotel, based on the website photos, that I just didn't have a good feeling about. A week to go before our trip was not the time to cancel and book elsewhere...and I am somewhat glad we stuck it out. I say...somewhat. The hotel, if I remember correctly, was remodeled so it looks very new and appealing and I have to say - it's one of the nicer Best Western's that we have been to. Like I said - pictures didn't do this place justice. For the money, my wife and I were pleasantly surprised with everything...almost everything. In reverse order - breakfast was very good with a handful of hot choices along with the usual fruits, breads, yogurt and drinks. Our room was pretty and the bed was comfy at least, for us it was. I had a slight problem with the front desk though. We were on the top floor and we could, thru the walls, hear a dog yapping...this was around 8:00pm. I notified the front desk while we had stepped-out for a bite and upon our return, had asked the front desk gal how things went in locating the dog. The kicker was - she did not have any top floor guests registered with a dog so we all began thinking that perhaps the dog was quietly sneaked into a neighboring room. To make matters worse - our air conditioning unit was not working all that great and it was getting stuffy on this hot July night. We were settled-in and really - we were not going to move, and if a guest was found to have a dog, it was going to have to be them that switched rooms (or left) because we were staying put...we were very tired from hitting the road. So we asked for a fan to give us some relief from the warming room and to drown-out Bowzer should we hear any more yip-yapping. I don't feel the front desk gal did enough to seek out the dog but it appeared she was flying solo and really - how could she leave the front desk? That was a bit discouraging, but she was friendly and professional, nonetheless. There was a registered guest that my wife and I did see accompanied by a dog but it was not that particular dog that was speaking to it's master - we knew this from seeing that guest outside with her dog while we also heard Bowzer thru the drywall. Eventually, our eyelids became heavy and we never heard the ankle biter again...thankfully, cuz that could have been a long night. All in all, I would stay here again but for those of you considering this hotel for your night's stay, call ahead and confirm with the front desk that the guests you; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Rancho Cordova Inn; City: Rancho Cordova California; Review: My wife and I wanted to stay outside of Sacramento and although this was just a bit out of the way after leaving Reno, it was well worth the drive around the capitol city. This hotel and staff were so pleasant, we increased our stay for one additional night. If I am not mistaken, the front office gal said the hotel was recently renovated...and it appeared to be all new and nicely decorated. Our room was very quiet (we asked for an upper floor) but had we not, I think we would have still been pleased with our stay as it didn't seem to be that full. The security keys that are given to you for your room are also used for elevator access...nice touch. This area was experiencing unusually hot and dry weather so the pool was a treat. My wife and I also played a little putt-putt golf on their small outdoor grass green and had a non-competitive game of ping pong ( I had to say that - she gave up after a few Forrest Gump smashes of the paddle!) The only stink I had was that pool towels were not anywhere to be found so we had to use our room towels...or sit for 30 minutes in the heat and dry off, which was ok with me. Breakfast was the best part of our stay. My wife said that in all of the places we stayed in 12 days, this hotel had the best breakfast...I tend to agree! And as nice as this hotel is with all they have to offer aside from a wonderful front desk staff, I am a bit surprised that this hotel doesn't see more activity. It is far enough from the main highway and close enough to some new shopping centers and area restaurants if you don't want to venture into Sacramento for a bite to eat. Best Western hotels, for the most part, was our choice of hotel chains for our West coast vacation and the Rancho Cordova hotel was one of the best in the West!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ashley Inn of Tillamook; City: Tillamook Oregon; Review: Out of all the hotels that we were staying at on our 12-day journey thru the Pacific Northwest, I don't know why but I thought the Ashley Inn was going to be the best. Another review said - disappointing...and it was, especially for the price and what you got (or didn't get), so if your travels call for an overnight stay in this area - choose wisely! The rooms, the property and the amenities are really no different than any other hotel in this class. Although the bed was comfortable and the view out our window overlooking the cows grazing in the pasture reminded me of my home in Wisconsin, the biggest surprise, it you will, was the breakfast "buffet". A young gal came around with a menu which had around 12-14 breakfast choices. My wife and I picked some scrambled egg, pancakes and sausage choices. Now we're thinking we are going to get a breakfast similar to what you would get in a family restaurant - prepared fresh from scratch. Out comes our food - every single item was most likely frozen and frozen items when microwaved such as these breakfast items, become rubbery and tasteless - could have used the pancakes to patch broken tiles around the swimming pool! Thinking breakfast was going to restore some of our disappointment only added to the blah evening/morning and the cost of staying here. I should have milked a cow and made yogurt for my Washington cherries - would have been fresher than anything on that menu! Your management better go back to the fundamentals of offering their guests something that can be eaten!!! If it wasn't for the quiet location and the comfy mattress, this hotel would have gotten two thumbs down.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Portland; City: Scarborough Maine; Review: In all my years of traveling, I don't think I have ever been so tired after spending a night in a hotel. First...the main course. Check-in was a breeze with a very personable front desk gal. We received our room keys for our top floor room and after stepping out of the elevator, we were met by roughly 8 young kids running down the hallway. Tell me - why would a hotel place parents with kids on the top floor knowing that the kids, most likely, are going to spend some time in the pool...which is typically on the main floor!? One of the adult dads stepped out of his room and quickly reeled in some of the kids that were then told NOT to run up and down the hallway. That was nice to see...but their restraint and discipline wouldn't last. After settling-in, my wife and I went down to the hot tub...and so did the kids from our floor. Ok...I get it - kids will be kids and shortly after getting comfy in the hot tub and the kids having enough pool time , we had the place to ourselves. Don't look for dessert...cuz it didn't get sweet after this. For the next 3+ hours, we heard doors and drawers being closed/slammed and bumps, booms and bangs - non-stop! We called down to the front desk - was told that a security fella was on his way upstairs to investigate. Just as I opened our door to listen to things myself, the security guy was leaning up against a wall to hear what he could hear. He made a liar out of me as we both heard nothing. After a long day of driving and shopping, I could have used a good night's rest but that, unfortunately, was not the case as the adjoining room aerobics continued. And then came the morning...and breakfast. I have to say - not the best, not the worse but kind of lame. Milk carafe was right next to the waffle maker - that makes for very warm milk for cereal. Hot waffles right off the iron with frozen mixed fruit topping makes for cold waffles. The cereal dispenser, at least the one my wife used, appeared to be broken. What a crummy way to start the morning after a lousy night. By the way - the hot tub had some of the most powerful jets I have ever felt - the only real treat to our night's stay. The rooms are very spacious and have everything you need for a night's stay, or longer...jus' bring ear plugs.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward ; Review: My wife and I didn't want to leave...would that be enough said? This hotel was our pick for the first and last night of our southern Florida vacation. From check-in to check-out, our experience was nothing short of relaxing, educational, rewarding and gratifying... After a restful night in a very comfortable king bed, we needed to get up early as we had some driving ahead of us. The breakfast area was all set-up with plenty of hot and cold items (gotta love the warm cinnamon rolls) - there are plenty of choices here for all needs...and this is not your average continental breakfast! Jeanne was working the kitchen taking care of the morning meal service - you could definitely see that she takes pride in her work so as a way of saying "Thank you" to Jeanne for her attentive ways, I gave the General Manager, Jo Jean, a TripAdvisor Excellent Service pin to present to Jeanne (I don't jus' give these away to anyone)...Jeanne certainly deserved this TripAdvisor pin and I was very pleased to give it to her. And then there is Jo Jean and her most friendly and professional staff. I think my wife and I picked everyone's brain from asking where to shop, where to fish and where to eat (if you want to know about the area, ask a local resident and you will not be steered wrong). Aside from venturing out to the many wonderful places that were recommended to us, we checked-out on our last vacation day feeling like we left some friends behind. All hotels need to have employees like this one does - simply the best (and the bottled water and cookies are a nice touch!!) This hotel is situated very close to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, a short drive to FLL, near area restaurants, shopping and I-95 for your commuting and traveling needs...and this hotel is in a very quiet area. The Holiday Inn Express Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport gets our "Excellent" rating so book here and have a suite stay...Sweet dreams!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parmer s Resort; City: Little Torch Key Lower Keys Florida Keys Florida; Review: Although Parmer's Resort is somewhat far from civilization (Key Largo is north and Key West is south and Islamorada and Marathon are on the other side of the 7 mile bridge), my wife and I knew this when we booked our stay but being that we were literally in the middle of the Keys, we preferred it that way! So traveler - take note, although just a few miles north is Big Pine Key which has some restaurants, a Winn-Dixie, clothing store outlet and other establishments that might be of your liking. It's funny what expectations are from jus' reading reviews and looking at photos but Parmer's Resort was truly a treat for us and just what we wanted. From the very start - the folks working behind the front desk are very friendly and personable - there seemed to be different faces throughout the day and days we were there...but all just as polite and professional as the other. Unexpectedly, we were given a quick nickel tour of the grounds (upon arrival) on their golf cart - the property was more spread-out than we thought...but our room wasn't, and although an Efficiency would have been plenty for us, we were hoping for a refrigerator/microwave in the least. I guess that's why it's called an Efficiency so after the first night, we upgraded to an upper floor and more larger room which was perfect for us to have a bit more elbow room. Pool towels and ice are supplied upon request - just ask and don't be surprised to receive an unexpected ice cream treat on the house - nice touch! Do take time to enjoy the hammocks and pool unlike the very short time we chose to take a dip. We seemed to do more driving than anything and by the time we got back from running errands, snorkeling and sight-seeing, we were too tired to enjoy the property amenities - there are plenty of chairs and areas to rest in the warm breeze. Parmer's Resort offers a small breakfast (I wouldn't call it a buffet) but there are some freshly cut fruit choices, breads, juices, coffee and cereals to choose from (if you like yogurt, you may want to stop somewhere and stock your frig or cooler) and don't expect eggs and bacon or any type of breakfast sandwich - just a heads-up, but what you have available to eat should be plenty. Evenings were very quiet - you won't hear highway noise nor will you hear your neighbors (if you happen to have guests in the adjoining rooms). That in itself was a treat for us as we are both light sleepers and the beds, I might add, are comfortable - pillows were a bit funky and we both ended-up with achy necks after a few days. We did arrive in the early afternoon and perhaps, our room was not yet ready but I do have a complaint - if you are being told that your room will be ready in about an "hour" and that you will receive; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Milestone; City: Ogunquit Maine; Review: Don't let anyone convince you that just because something's always been done a certain way, it must be right...basically, my argument with the General Manager who had some emails going back and forth with my wife and I and honestly, not the treatment I expected. Check-in was a breeze on this very cold, early June Saturday - our only treat was being upgraded to a King room because of the lack of guests (not yet tourist season). We had an upper corner unit which was perfect for two light sleepers. I will say that the rooms are clean but you won't know that your back may be screaming the next morning until you spend the night - our bed was extremely hard. I get it - you can't please everyone's needs when it comes to mattresses but wow - my wife and I were aching for hours. Prior to calling it a night, we went to the hot tub and pool. The pool was refreshing even on an evening where the temps barely made it above 60 but the hot tub is tiny and can only accommodate around a half dozen guests - so be patient if the hotel is full to capacity because there may be a line up to Wells waiting to use the hot tub. Breakfast, as mentioned in other reviews, is meek with a few cereal choices (pre-packaged), bagels, bread for toasting, muffins, yogurt, bananas and juice. I guess it's better than nothing so don't expect a buffet or large amounts of food - it's limited. Here's my beef - checking-out got a bit messed-up as we were overcharged. The front desk gal (same gal who checked us in) had to thumb thru a manual to locate instructions to void or re-try the transaction...she was unsuccessful, so we were told to call and speak to the Manager whom, we emailed that night. Ok...these things happen but why not ask the guests to verify the amount charged prior to following thru with the transaction? That way - you might just avoid the hiccup of overcharging a guest and having them go thru what we did to get our credit card reimbursed. Everything I am stating in this review was shared with the General Manager however, we simply continued to be told that guests have been pleased with the hotel and the pool/hot tub, and the mattresses are of top quality and that for many, many years - they have received many nice and satisfactory compliments. So...my wife and I were not the norm and the G.M. did not know how to treat that. Just because you (G.M) and your family have been in the business for over 30 years doesn't mean what you are currently doing is right, acceptable or inviting. The front desk staff is young and inexperienced contrary to the G.M.'s statement who feels his staff has gone thru extensive training. It all starts, and ends, at the front desk and as I shared with the G.M. - I can overlook a hard bed and a small; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Coon Rapids North Metro Hotel; City: Coon Rapids Minnesota; Review: I booked this hotel well in advance of the Ryder Cup golf tournament - there were not a lot of hotel choices in the Twin Cities area UNLESS you cared to spend several hundred dollars for a room that normally books at or around $100/night. Not worth it to me - we just needed a place to lie our heads. Usually, I don't often have issues with the Best Western chain but it seems lately to be a disappointment...as this place was. Prior to turning-in for the night, my wife and I went down to the hot tub and had it to ourselves. Awesome jets and very powerful which felt good on sore backs and shoulders...and this, unfortunately, is the only positive thing I can say about our one-night stay here. There was a slew of kids at the hotel (soccer event) - shouldn't be a problem but when the parents remain downstairs whooping it up and the kids have the run of the floors running up and down, I have a problem, especially when it starts pushing 10:00 o'clock. But thinking we would eventually get some sleep didn't happen as we found the mattress to be rock hard which, after being on the road for several hours from the previous day, we could have used a comfy bed. To make things worse on this unusually warm Saturday, the air conditioning unit turned on/off all night - I could not get it to run on a single temp/speed so we were up when the unit clicked-off and were startled once it clicked-on...that makes for very little sleep. So who is hungry? Well...you may want to go elsewhere! I had a bowl of cereal...stale cereal...but the milk was ice cold! My wife and I also had a danish, and that was good but everything else was pretty lame - they had your typical fake(?) spongy egg thingie - just a blah breakfast and not worth mentioning. The hotel is off of the main drag - it's easy to find and it's in a quiet area. This wasn't the worse BW we have stayed at but there is a negative trend occurring with the BW chain and the word "best" needs to be rethought.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AmericInn by Wyndham West Salem; City: West Salem Wisconsin; Review: I am learning that just outside (a few miles) of major metropolitan areas, you can pretty much find the same quality in a hotel and pay considerably less. So why wouldn't you drive a few miles east of La Crosse and stay here? Well, my wife and I did and we pretty much had the hotel to ourselves as the Oktoberfest crowd departed prior to our early October Sunday night stay. For the most part - the AmericInn chain of hotels are all set-up the same...which is ok - nothing fancy but then, for us - it doesn't have to be, but we find them to be cozy and comfortable. But you will find everything you need for a a fair price, you'll get a good night's sleep on a comfortable bed in a quiet, clean room and wake-up to a better than average continental breakfast. This hotel is just off the West Salem I-90 exit and it's just enough of a distance off the highway that you will feel safe/secure in a quiet area (just a block away from a gas station and Subway). As I said - La Crosse & Onalaska are literally 5 miles down the road...and so are higher prices. In our 4 day travels to western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities, we had our best night's sleep here. Cheers!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Eau Claire Altoona; City: Altoona Wisconsin; Review: On a map - Altoona looks to be a several miles from Eau Claire. Truth is - that whole area along with Chippewa Falls all kind of run-in to each other. I went back and forth in looking for hotels in Eau Claire but kept coming back to this hotel in Altoona hoping it would be the perfect, middle-of-the-road stay and that a few miles drive to Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire, from Altoona, wouldn't be so bad. I am so glad I chose this Staybridge Suites! I want to say that the very polite gal working the desk on this Friday night said the hotel had recently opened in June. It still smelled new!! The workmanship in this hotel is outstanding so first - I tip my hat to those who had a hand in the building of this fine hotel - I didn't see any corners being cut and as far as housekeeping goes - keep up the awesome work! On this particular Friday, the hotel was very quiet - I don't think we had any neighbors next to our top floor room and it is far enough off the main highway - you won't hear a thing. The room itself was very well appointed - it has everything you need and will want and perhaps, you will be surprised with some of the extras that somebody put some thought in to. And what a treat to sleep on a new mattress...lights out...ni-ni! My wife and I woke-up to a very nice breakfast buffet and like our room, there were some unexpected breakfast items that you most likely will not see at other hotels. Just another treat that makes you smile knowing that this hotel rolls-out the red carpet for you. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the breakfast area overlooking the courtyard certainly makes you feel that you are not in your average hotel - and all this - in Altoona!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Milwaukee Airport South; City: Franklin Wisconsin; Review: Although the hotel is similar in style to the Staybridge Suites in Altoona WI (I am assuming they all look somewhat alike), our stay was nothing like the one in the northwestern part of the state. During this quiet Thanksgiving week, you would have thought otherwise - most travelers are staying at grandma's house and not in a hotel. Well...my mom had a full house so we had to call this "home" for 2 nights. It started-out well and finished the same way but in between was no holiday dessert. The fella checking us in was very pleasant - he was leaving shortly after we checked-in to be with his family for a feast...was happy to hear of that. Before he left - we updated our online profile with him to reflect that we are light sleepers and prefer to stay on the top floor. Done...off to the 5th floor we went. After visiting with family for turkey day, we called it a night - we were going on roughly 20 hours with no sleep, and when our head hit the pillows, it was immediately lights out! At 3:30am, I heard a lot of banging in the room next to ours. My first thought was that there were traveling and their children were being put to sleep...so I gave the adjoining room the benefit of the doubt. Then I heard what sounded like the kitchenette cupboard doors being slammed followed by a thud when someone in that room jumped into bed - and that movement was enough to make the headboard on our bed move forward and hit our wall. Now it's 4:00am and my wife is awake. Who does this at this hour of the day? I got dressed and went downstairs. It was a tad difficult to bark at the front desk gal when she was very polite - this was not her fault. So we chatted for awhile about this ordeal and I was told that 2 drunk women had just checked in to the room next to us. As empty as this hotel was - they could have had a 3-room separation for all of the guests and we could have all been comfortable and quiet. Of all the rooms to put them in - they got put next to us - light sleepers! I wanted to cut our losses and bug out and not stay another night which was acceptable to the front desk gal. But the more we talked, I allowed for her to make this right for us. We were upgraded to another room on the 5th floor and my account was credited additional IHG points. But at 4:00am, you cannot take advantage of their breakfast buffet and you can't use the pool/hot tub - too early, and we couldn't go back to sleep - we were up for the day with roughly 5 hours of sleep under our belts! So we felt that we basically got a half a night of sleep and nothing more...and paid full price. My wife was really bothered by; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hibiscus Suites Sarasota Siesta Key; City: Sarasota Florida; Review: If you look for the flaws - you will find a few, and sometimes - they aren't too difficult to locate. So consider this if you stay here (and you should stay here) - you are roughly 3/4 mile from the #1 beach...in the USA! Being that you are so close to the white, powdery sand and that you are definitely in the heart of rental properties, hotels and motels amongst thousands of tourists, coming and going, you have to give Hibiscus Suites a break - they constantly have wear and tear at their property...and to my wife and I - it was so minor and not even worth mentioning. The guys working behind the desk - Jack and Joe, are the best, and some of the most friendly, courteous and professional fellas you will ever meet! Ask anything about your stay, the area, where to eat, where to fish - you name it, and you will get an answer - they are very helpful. We were shown our very clean room and Joe made sure we knew how to operate the air conditioning wall unit which, between that and the ceiling fans, kept the rooms just perfect. We had a King suite which had a couch and chair near the front door not too far from where the tv/stand was located. In our room was also a small dinette table with 4 chairs, a full size refrigerator/freezer, 4-burner stove/oven, a large, deep sink, toaster and microwave...I might be missing something...it did feel like "home" though. The bedroom was also just as nice and aside from a very comfortable bed, there were 2 nightstands with a lamp and alarm clock, a dresser and a huge mirrored closet. Let me take you into the well-lit bathroom - nice big sink, bathtub/shower combo and obviously, the toilet. Left on the counter top were several nice assortments for your hair, body and mouth and the bathroom is plenty stocked with all size towels and washcloths. My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights/4 days and honestly - no complaints. What we noticed almost immediately after shutting the main door behind us was that you could not hear the traffic on the main road leading to the beach...and during peak hours, it gets very busy and somewhat loud but it does settle down in the evening hours. At night, we did not hear a peep from the neighboring guests of which, I shared this news with the fella the day we checked-out. Being that we are light sleepers, it was such a treat to get a good night's rest without being woken-up by rowdy guests, barking dogs or road noise. And on day 3, we got to enjoy the heated pool which was nice seeing that we really didn't get the opportunity to swim in the Gulf because Ma Nature had other ideas with the surf. The only bummer...was leaving the next day. I should mention too - the breakfast choices are mostly bread items aside from cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, and sausage (for the biscuits),; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn; City: Elkhart Indiana; Review: Sleep Inn is surrounded by many other hotels - kind of all on hotel row. Although you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, you could kind of tell just from looking at the exterior that this place was tired (no pun intended) but then, ya get what ya pay for...so don't expect the Ritz! Check-in was a breeze - our request for an upper floor room was granted on this pretty quiet Saturday afternoon. The rooms are quiet and clean as others have stated in reviews and the best part - the beds and pillows are very comfy and the air conditioning unit worked well and was quiet. But prior to laying our heads down for the evening, we went down to the very interesting looking hot tub. The hot tub is a plastic insert with about 10 jets - only one jet had some power behind it. There was a scum line round the entire hot tub - some elbow grease and Comet would eliminate that. And the somewhat cloudy water had a lot of floaties in it - it was kind of gross so before we started feeling itchy, we got the heck out. The pool, on the other hand, looked nice and the water was warm (stuck my toes in it) but we made a bee-line for our room, and as I said - comfy, but there are some details of the room that show its age. Breakfast was decent - a lot of nice bread, cereal, danish, yogurt and fruit choices including some hot sausage and bacon along with some drink options...much better than expected. Booking our room well in advance saved us some coin (we also used an AARP rate). Prior to checking-in, a couple checked-in and I believe they were a walk-in and paid considerably more than we did. So considering the rate we paid, what we got and what we didn't receive, all-in all, this was an average stay...I would, if our travels brought us back to the area, stay here again simply because we found the bed and room to be very comfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Travelers Inn; City: Brunswick Maine; Review: This was an overnight stopover before heading-out the following morning to Bar Harbor. At first glance pulling into the parking lot, I was thinking that we should jus' keep on truckin' and bite the bullet with our reservation. There was a group of "good 'ol boys" milling around the first floor corner units and partaking in early evening drinking. Oh well...what can you do except to hope for the best, right? We checked-in anyway, met the front desk fella (who was very pleasant) and headed-up to our corner, 2nd floor room. The only modern feature we encountered was the swiping of our electronic room card over the door access panel. Where do I start? As the majority of the reviews state - yes indeed - the rooms are very clean but this is a dated motel so don't expect amenities like a pool, sauna and hot tub (do your homework before you book)...but I knew this at the time I made the reservation. I didn't expect a bed that was as hard as the Rockland jetty. The main room door had open cracks to the outside and the room decor - yeah, it needs a makeover! I don't think my wife and I slept but an hour or two and we just didn't feel comfortable with our surroundings...kind of one of those places where you might want to keep one eye open at all times. Then came the morning...and the highlight of our stay...breakfast. For a small motel such as this - I don't think I have ever seen so many nice and delicious breakfast options - it's not a hot breakfast buffet but you should find sufficient choices for you to be pleasantly full when you leave. Checking out was a snap and again - a very nice fella working the front desk. Now here's the thing - to us, this was just an average motel as there was really nothing outstanding for me to say that this was "very good" or "excellent" because the plain-Jane room and the yummy breakfast kind of washes out each other and for what we paid, I think the price would have come close to paying for a more accommodating area hotel. Traveling east, stopping in(n) and heading out...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Open Hearth Inn; City: Trenton Maine; Review: I am having trouble with this review - I have some positive and not so upbeat comments...I'll finish this however, on a sweet note... Not everybody traveling to Bar Harbor is pulling a camper. We timed our 5 hour trip from NH so we would be pulling-in at check-in time. Walking back from the locked door at 2:45, a fella gardening said that the folks working the front desk are not in till 3:00 o'clock. Every place we ever checked in to - there was somebody at the front desk no matter the hour. My wife and I were 15 minutes early and the front office door is locked - really? And our room was still being cleaned - it should have been ready - your facility is in one of the busiest tourist areas in the Northeast...and you don't have a lot of cottages to clean...and your weren't ready?! So we came back around 2.5 hours later and checked-in which was annoying because after being on the road for several hours, I just wanted to rest a bit rather than getting caught in detours heading back out of Bar Harbor after dinner. And our room? Perhaps this is nit-picking but we had to sit sideways on the toilet (it's too close to the wall) and the main door knob - please replace it with something more modern - it doesn't offer much security and the old wooden door itself needed to be slammed shut to close. The cottage itself is really cute (Unit #7) and decorated nicely - I believe this cottage is the only one you can cook meals in. My wife and I were very surprised to see a window air conditioner on both ends of the cottage - what a nice touch that was and with ceiling fans, there should be no worries with humidity and comfort. Our bed was a tad hard but with the extra velux blanket that was furnished, we made it surprisingly comfy (if you are a light sleeper and like a dark room, bring some clips or clamps and dark towels - you will see sunlight very early poking thru and around the window shades and curtains). Aside from this - we really enjoyed the cottage and for me, I felt like a kid again growing-up as a child and "camping" with family on various Midwest lakes...reminiscing was fun, and "camping" in a cottage with nobody above you, below you or having to share walls was certainly a pleasure. There is a unique hot tub and setting onsite and the two nights we used it ,we had it to ourselves, and this isn't your ordinary hotel hot tub! Check it out... Although Open Hearth Inn sits on a busy corner site, it is tucked back far enough that you shouldn't hear the main highway - you will though, hear occasional airplanes landing and taking off but this is a tiny airport and after one day, you don't even think about the airplanes. All in all - we enjoyed our stay even though Mother; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront; City: Milwaukee Wisconsin; Review: A 2-day workshop took me from New Hampshire to Milwaukee - the seminar was held here. I drove-up from my parent's home just south of the hotel property the first morning of my class and rush-hour traffic changed my mind for the next day's commute so I booked a night's stay (aside from that - my wife was flying-in for the rest of the week and she wanted and needed a good night's rest). After class dismissed for the day, I reconfirmed my reservation that I made at noon and went up to the 4th floor (I requested an upper floor room). First let me say - the fella working the check-in desk was very personable, professional and accommodating (I believe his name was Leonard but perhaps I am wrong), so I was impressed with the warm welcome. I was pressed for time to get to the airport that evening but in the short time I was in the room, I took note of the pretty river view, immediately noticed how quiet the room and the 4th floor was and quickly appreciated how nicely appointed the room looked - some attractive touches and I knew too, that my wife was going to like it. And we did! I was going on 36 straight hours of no sleep and come the next morning, I felt very rested. I unfortunately did not take advantage of the pool/hot tub but while I was in my 2nd day of class, my wife took advantage of the amenities and the late check-out we had asked for. And before my day started at 8:00am, we both had a delicious breakfast buffet...and who has pineapple juice as a drink option? Good guess! The dining area seemed a bit small for a fully booked hotel (all conference rooms were booked as well) - I would have had a different table set-up to accommodate more diners because this room filled-up fast. I got to also see a side of the hotel that most people do not - a conference room, and although my class was held in the smallest of the rooms, it was comfortable, well lit and heated, directly across from the bathrooms and close to the lobby sitting areas where the class attendees and myself found ourselves for some of our sessions. Only complaint - my wife noticed very dirty windows near the fitness room and the hot tub/pool area - maybe they are permanently stained due to its environment but if not - they need some attention...but I am going to overlook the glass (no pun intended) simply because everything else about the property was exceptional. The only thing that would have made this even better, for me, would have been a fishing pier...but that's a Lake Michigan thing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dormio Resort Bonaire Village; City: Kralendijk Bonaire; Review: Considering that this "resort" is NOT in the USA...perhaps the definition of amenities and conveniences take on a new meaning in Bonaire. Unless you are good with directions - good luck finding this place as there are NO signs...anywhere, and when you do pull-up to the iron gates and concrete walls, don't hesitate to pull-in...even though the premises are now called Courtyard Village. Yes...it is very confusing, and once inside the walls - good luck finding the office because that too is not identified and if it is, it must be in a foreign language - don't know...we didn't see a sign. Not a good start and not what we needed right out of the rental car gates in the heat/humidity upon arrival in Bonaire after a 7 hour flight. It's frustrating to be "lost" in a foreign country. But...you will meet the resort hosts - Leah and Mike who are very friendly and accommodating. Leah showed us where to park and then walked us to our Unit which was very European looking and cozy. But after showing us various things in our Unit, it was after Leah walked out that we realized we only had air conditioning in the bedroom/bathroom - it was probably close to 100 sticky degrees in the living and kitchen area (we eventually went to a grocery store and purchased a floor fan - you might need one). So that set-up was a bummer and even with the fan blowing on us the few times we wanted to sit and watch tv or rest from snorkeling, it was a blast of hot air and not comforting at all, so if you plan to cook in your kitchen, you will have sweat beads dropping onto your scrambled eggs! Having a stove top, microwave and almost a full-size refrigerator was a treat as we purchased a lot of "expensive" Dutch and U.S.- made items so we could have various meals in our Unit (there is a table and chairs outside too for relaxing and dining at...and bugs). I found the canned ceiling LED lights to be very irritating and too dark to even shave and those same canned lights are in the kitchen as well - energy efficient, perhaps, but it felt like a basement and not a home. And you will be told to turn the a.c. off when you leave for a long period of time - electricity is pricey on the island and apparently, so is water. You will feel very safe here and for the most part, the grounds are quiet although we heard racing motorcycles a few evenings but we felt that boredom sets in for the area teenagers so racing bikes is their entertainment. And if you are enjoying the wonderful and cared for pool area (best part of this resort), you will hear roosters - all day long and all night (I think the constant heat has gotten the best of them). But once inside your unit, the world is quiet and so is the wall air conditioning unit. Sleep tight! Our; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Milwaukee Franklin; City: Franklin Wisconsin; Review: Unfortunately, a family funeral brought me back to southeastern WI but because my wife and I got into O'Hare rather late, we decided to stay here rather than burden my mother in Racine at a late hour of the night. My folks live in extreme northern Racine county and quite honestly, I just wanted to be out of my hometown area. It was a Monday night and there were a few other travelers' cars in the parking lot but I knew the hotel was going to be quiet and our request for an upper floor was most likely going to be met. The fella working the front desk was very polite and courteous and the process of checking-in was quick. After an elevator ride to the top floor, I didn't remember much after that until the following morning but I did recall the room was very nice as were the beds - it was perfect, although we did have an issue with the room heater/fan and had to have a hotel service worker attend to the thermostat issue but, with this said - this was not a deal breaker as we were simply looking for a little background noise (we are light sleepers - when it's too quiet, we don't sleep but sleep wasn't had this night for other reasons). Breakfast choices were a treat although we did not really have an appetite for much - the breakfast choices were delicious and awesome! I wish I could be more detailed about the room, amenities and such but the shock of my father's death clouded my senses that evening/morning and as I sit here and type-out this review, I still cannot remember much. Upon check-out when I was asked if everything was ok, I did tell the front desk gal that although the hotel was a tad out of our way, we would most certainly be back the next time we are in the area (if my mother chose to have no company in her house). I don't often give a hotel 5 stars so in doing so - this is a testament to the quality, professionalism and accommodations of the folks and property of Hampton Inn & Suites - Franklin. Nicely done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites South Portland; City: South Portland Maine; Review: Three years ago almost to the day, my wife and I were here New Year's weekend - had the hotel down the road not been so awful, this hotel's welcome and review would not be needed...but our experience needs to be shared. Without any reservations, we walked into the lobby hoping this hotel was going to have open rooms and at 11:00am, we were heading-up to our 6th floor retreat...and what a welcome it was! For starters - the fella working the front desk was very understanding of our previous night's fiasco (at the other hotel) but aside from that, he made sure we were able to get a corner room away from elevators, vending machines and other rooms - it was just what we needed. We rested for a few hours before heading to a comedian's show in Portland, came back to our room to watch the Badger's beat Miami (I had to say that being an ex-Wisconsin resident) and called it a night - a very comfortable and quiet evening! We don't often sleep well in hotels but we were wiped-out from lack of sleep the night before - I think it was close to 8:00am when we headed-down for breakfast (which seemed late for us) and the breakfast area was pretty busy (kudos to the fella working the breakfast buffet - everything was well stocked and the eating area was very clean and organized) and there were plenty of yummy choices (especially the hot cinnamon rolls the Holiday Inn are noted for). As a suggestion - on this day when temperatures barely got above zero, your carafes of hot coffee should not be in the cold of the open lobby doors and it's not fair to your employees to continue to 'try" and keep the coffee hot - make some room for this near the breakfast zone...unless you are catering to the ice coffee drinkers. This Holiday Inn Express is very embracing from the time you check-in to the time the glass doors close behind you. Nice job everyone, and a sincere -Thank You!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Portland; City: Scarborough Maine; Review: It had been awhile since last spending a night here - so long that my wife and I could not remember what our first visit was like but it didn't matter - we gave this hotel another go around. Upon arrival, there seemed to be a family get together or some other kind of function in the breakfast area as there were several people milling around - food was brought-in for their function...and a handful of dogs (on leashes) as well. Ok...someone wanna explain that? Up to our room we went and the first thing we did on this unbelievably cold night was to turn the heat up...and that's when things took a turn for the worse. The wall unit heater popped. clicked, snapped, and ticked - constantly!!! If you are a light sleeper, this doesn't make for a restful night's sleep...and neither does children running up and down the hallway floor and room doors slamming for roughly 30 minutes past 10:30pm. We called downstairs (3 times) to complain about the aforementioned and although the circus activity in the hallway eventually quieted, the heating unit did not but at 11pm, I wasn't about to move into a different room only to possibly be disappointed with the heating unit again. Don't ask me how it was I fell asleep because - I don't think I did - it was like listening to a grandfather clock...for hours!!! My wife sleeps with ear plugs so she heard nothing except the times she took her plugs out to listen to what I had to say and she indeed heard the many noises coming from the wall unit. I tried to give the heater the benefit of the doubt - we were looking to have our room temperature near 70 degrees on an evening where the outside temperature was below zero...so maybe there was some plastic expansion going on but, you would think it would have stopped after awhile. I was a groggy and ornery noodle come morning and really didn't have much energy or an appetite so I choked-down a waffle and my wife had some yogurt with granola and fruit, a scone and some dry, fake egg & herb thingie that was just awful. Remember those canines we had seen at check-in? The carpet in the breakfast area was covered in dog hair - we felt like we were eating at a Veterinarian's waiting room! Tell me why is this allowed? Upon checkout, the very friendly and apologetic front desk gal said that she had a record of our evening details as she came-in to work at the time our evening escapades occurred. I gave her a quick snapshot of what transpired and how disappointing our time there was. I don't recall her name but I will say - she was very professional and pleasant to talk to and what had happened 10 hours prior was certainly not her fault. She pleaded that we give the hotel another chance (there was no charge to us for that evening) but even with that said - it; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Augusta; City: Augusta Georgia; Review: The hotel directly adjacent to this property saw my wife and I for just a few minutes as their wall heating/a.c units were very noisy (we tried two different rooms) - this is not conducive to a good night's sleep especially being that we are both light sleepers so after checking out almost immediately after arriving (and thankfully being reimbursed), we simply went next door to here. It was pushing midnight - we jus' wanted to sleep. I have to say - to our surprise, this hotel seemed tired and surprisingly, didn't match other Courtyard properties that have higher standards than this but it served its purpose and we got a good night's rest - it's not so much the visual decor that allows you to sleep well, it's ultimately the comfort of the bed (which was a tad hard but when you are wiped-out, the zzzzzzz's come fast). The fella working the front desk was kind enough to look-up my reward's number which reduced my rate a bit, so that was nice. It was after checking-in that we realized there would be no free breakfast in the morning but we weren't about to go driving around just so we'd have some yogurt, cereal, fruit or fake eggs somewhere else. This hotel served its purpose - the lobby area was clean as was our room - no complaints - it's all good here...sleep was provided.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tru by Hilton Harbison Columbia; City: Columbia South Carolina; Review: I chose this hotel because of all of the positive/posted reviews and for the fact that I wanted to try a "new" hotel and to surprise my wife. Tru appears to be a neat concept - no carpet, no 'lil bars of soap that don't get fully used and get left behind and a room that looks like something from my college days...but this isn't a complaint. Wallace checked us in to our 4th floor room - what a pleasant and friendly guy - a perfect fit to greet guests as nobody wants to be welcomed by somebody who doesn't care about their job responsibilities or comes-off as rude. Check-in was a quick process and appreciated. Our room was almost in the corner - away from vending machines and elevator doors as we requested but the quietness of our room only lasted about 4 hours. Come 1:00am, a loud guest(s) showed-up and occupied the room next to us - first was a slammed door then a loud t.v. and constant noise which sounded like circus elephants moving furniture. The noise continued for about an hour but at 2:00am, my blood pressure wasn't allowing me to fall back asleep. Well...eventually, I did but then at 6:00am, the neighboring guest checked-out...and their parting "goodbye" was another slammed door. Tru acknowledged that my wife and I are light sleepers and tucked us near a corner of the 4th floor. The hotel this Friday night was not close to being full. Why wouldn't anybody take some notes and say "hey" - I'll put any arriving guests a few rooms away from the light sleepers. I get it - the rooms are assigned with keeping the housekeepers in mind...how 'bout keeping the guests in mind as well? Needless to say - what started-off as a very inviting start to our evening became a frustrating night with only a few hours of sleep under our belts. Breakfast...I feel previous reviews really whooped-up this hotel's breakfast options but in all honesty, we didn't feel it was anything special or anything different from the majority of the hotel chains. Initially - I was hoping to write a positive review giving Tru 5 stars with an excellent review. Due to the aforementioned shortcomings, this review, unfortunately fell a little short and I'm slamming the door on this one!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Wielder's Awakening (Wielder Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's T.B. Christensen Page; Review: ....the misspellings and wrong word usage REALLY irritates me. This is the first book by this author that I have read and although the story is terrific, the misspellings and wrong word usage really made me stop for a moment and figure out the word that was intended - very poor editing if you ask me. The authors today rely way too much on Spellcheck rather than rereading what they are typing or writing. It's a realy shame - back in 'the day', authors and publishers took more pride in their work. These days everyone lets the computer do the checking but it is far from perfect. Anyway, if you don't mind misspellings and wrong words at odd times, this is a great story. Currently reading book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wretched of Muirwood; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: More often than not these days, some of the lesser known writers make mistakes - from simple spelling errors to wrong use of a word, or worse. I've read my fair share of those. But when I came across the Legends of Muirwood series, I was intrigued by the description. The Wretched of Muirwood turned out to be such a fascinating story AND the best part was that I noticed extremely few spelling erros and no wrong use of words. I thought "Finally!! an author who pays attention to what he's writing". I was not disappointed in the least as I continued my journey through the story. The author seems to have a unique way of grabbing your attention and taking you along for the ride. I highly recommend this trilogy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Clash of Honor (Book #4 in the Sorcerer's Ring); Author: Visit Amazon's Morgan Rice Page; Review: I've already read the first 3 Sorcerer's Ring books and found the story line & characters to be engaging and very interesting. I can't wait to start in on this one. I found that this story is not filled with improper word usage and bad spelling like some of the other authors I have read in the past year. I was so happy to come across this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Osric's Wand: The High-Wizard's Hunt: Book Two; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack D Albrecht Jr Page; Review: I find that in most trilogies the 2nd book is a bit slower as far as the story line goes. A lot of in depth character stuff. Not with Book Two of Osric's Wand. I can't wait to read the third one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Mage (Reawakening Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's D. W. Jackson Page; Review: There is something to be said about jumping into a story in the middle, which is exactly what I had unwittingly done. The author apparently writes with such a style, that you're drawn into the story before you realize that this isn't the beginning. Well done D.W. Jackson. I was a couple of chapters into this when reality dawned. Since I was now invoved, with questions of my own about what transpired before, I kept going and finished it a few days later. Once I can get my hands on the previous books I can fill in the blanks, I'll be reading more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enchantress (The Evermen Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's James Maxwell Page; Review: I always seem to have a difficult time starting a new trilogy, but the Evermen Saga's first book pulled me right in. I enjoyed every bit of the story and I have to admit being stumped with a few of the characters until their involvement in the story became apparent. I'm adding the 2nd and 3rd books to my Wish List so I won't have to wait between books 2 & 3. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hidden Relic (The Evermen Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's James Maxwell Page; Review: After being captivated by "Enchantress" I was eager to read "The Hidden Relic". Now that I have finished it, I find that I can't wait to see what happens next in the next book, which I have just bought and started. I saw a review that mentioned "too much sex". In my opinion, not really. The portions where 2 characters are having sex do not take up whole chapters as the reviewer indicated - merely a few paragraphs which I basically glossed over because to me, the 2 characters having sex did nothing for the story other than to indicate their love for each other. All in all, very exciting reading that kept me flipping from one page to the next. If you have read "Enchantress", I highly recommend reading "The Hidden Relic". I doubt you will be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Path of the Storm (The Evermen Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's James Maxwell Page; Review: The story of the Evermen was ingenious, in my opinion. The characters were well rounded and the storyline moved along - sometimes at a fast pace which of course kept me reading. I hope Mr. Maxwell is able to get the next portion of the series published soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ascendancy (The Godswar Saga) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Vale Page; Review: I'm 3/4 of the way through this book and have found that it is a bit difficult to follow. It isn't the fact that it is not quite the style I'm used to reading, and it isn't the fact that this story has a 'futuristic' feel to it. I find it a little difficult to follow because of the names. The author interchangeably uses characters first and last names so if you don't memorize them in the beginning, you (like me) may become disoriented because you can't tell who is doing or saying something because the author switched from their first name to their last name. Beyond that, I have no complaints and I am entertaining the possibility of reading the next book in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spellmonger: Book 1 Of The Spellmonger Series (Volume 1); Author: Mr. Terry Lee Mancour; Review: I've never read anything by Terry Mancour before and I'm usually a bit leery about buying books by an unknown (to me) author. Luckily, Amazon has the peek inside feature so I was able to read a few pages of the first chapter. I was hooked. Great story line, some well placed humor, enough action to keep it interesting - all in all a good read for fantasy lovers in my opinion. I'm already half way through the next book..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warmage: Book 2 Of The Spellmonger Series (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Mancour Page; Review: I'm roughly 75% through this book and the more I read, the more I like the characters. I know there is one more after this one and I'll be just as happy to read that one as I was to read "Spellmonger". I enjoy the sense of humor and sarcasm displayed by the main characters and also the creative ways they come up with handling a situation. Minalan is ok in my book - no pun intended. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Well of Strands (Osric's Wand, Book Three); Author: Visit Amazon's Jack D. Albrecht Jr. Page; Review: I hope Mr. Albrecht is able to continue the story for a few more books at least. In book 1, I was dubious about wrapping my head around the characters (more, what they are). Once I got past that, the book was done before I knew it. The story carries you along with enough action, amusement & drama to keep your interest. I was not disappointed in the least, and I can't wait to see what happens in the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lore of the Evermen (The Evermen Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's James Maxwell Page; Review: I did not give 5 stars because of the usual misplaced word here & there, and the occasional spelling error that for some reason was not caught or noticed before publication. It really interrupts the flow of my reading and lessens my enjoyment of the story, but as I said - terrific story overall and if you can ignore the occasional errors, I highly recommend reading these 4 books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The White Robe (The Sword and the Spell Book 2) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Clare Smith Page; Review: So far I have enjoyed The Gray Robe. I enjoyed The White Robe too except for the improper word usage, misplaced commas and over-use of the word "whilst". The word just does not go along with the language of the story. I wish Ms. Smith would get over that word and return to using "while". If it weren't for these things that detract from my enjoyment of the story, I would have given 5 stars....but this is just my opinion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Black Robe (The Sword and the Spell Book 3) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Clare Smith Page; Review: I was rather disappointed with how it all ended. I hoped that Jonderill would actually settle in to a life of peace. Oh well. If it weren't for the misplaced commas, quotation marks and spelling errors (not to mention the occasional use of the wrong word), I would have given 5 stars, but those little things really detract from my enjoyment of the story. Perhaps Ms. Smith should read her books for herself instead of letting a computer do it. She may find a number of things to correct. The story itself is good (overall) but if you want the stories you read to be all happy-go-lucky, then this isn't for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sword of Elseerian (The White Mage Saga) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Hale Page; Review: Excellent continuation to the Chronicles of Lumineia. Currently involved with book 3 and I'm flying through it. This is one of the better series I've read over the past year. If you like magic with a twist in your stories, The Chronicles of Lumineia fills the need.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Descent Unto Dark (The White Mage Saga) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Hale Page; Review: Great continuation of the White Mage Saga. I highly recommend reading this series if you're looking for a change of pace!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Prince; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Rawn Page; Review: I read this series about 20 years ago and loved it. I had lost the first book and had been hunting on Amazon for it over the past few years. Very happy to find it as the Kindle edition, along with books 2 & 3, and have bought all three. Now if the next set in the series can be made into the Kindle editions......; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Blades (The Traveler's Gate Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Will Wight Page; Review: Personally, I wasn't overly thrilled with how trilogy started. I found it hard to keep track of what Territory someone was in and I lost interest about 3/4 of the way through. I'm sure it's a great trilogy, but just not for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Blackguard (The Blue Dragon's Geas) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Matthynssens Page; Review: Love the story line - very engaging. My only complaint these days seems to be the lack of correction to either misspelled words or wrong words used (there instead of their, for example). It seems to me that everything is left to the computers which do not catch everything. You really need to physically read the story in order to catch the errors because these errors really detract from the enjoyment of the story. I wish some of these authors would get it. As I said - I love the story line. The end of each book leaves me wanting more. I just finished book 3 only to find out that book 4 is not yet available. Grrrrr. : ); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ruby Throne 2: Shadow War; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Chester Page; Review: I really enjoyed all 3 books in this series. At times I had my doubts about how it would come together but I was not disappointed in the least. Great story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruby Throne 3: The Realm of Light; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Chester Page; Review: When I bought this series I merely hoped it would be good. I was not expecting it to be as good of a story as it is. I went through the first 4 books within a week. Easy read, easy to follow and the author got right to the point without as much introspection as some others tend to do. It is now a week later and I am almost finished with books 5-8! If you like your stories to move along, I highly recommend this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Banished of Muirwood (Covenant of Muirwood); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: I really enjoyed the first 3 books of the Muirwood series, so I was very happy to see it continued, albeit 100 years later. You don't really need to read the first 3 to get into the story line with this series. Book three of this series is due out near the end of the month....I can't wait! I highly recommend this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Void of Muirwood (Covenant of Muirwood); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: I love the Muirwood series, and "Void" is no exception. I think the reason I enjoy this series so much is because it's so very different from other stories in the same genre. Mr. Wheeler gives not only life but substance to the characters and that really helps to make the story an enjoyable experience - because you can identify with them on some level.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonhammer: Volume 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Conner McCall Page; Review: I've read better. Then again, I've read worse too. The story is interesting enough to keep me reading, but now & then appears to have been written by a junior in high school. Good detail but not a lot of finesse.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Way Into Chaos: Book One of The Great Way (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Harry Connolly Page; Review: Not bad....not bad at all. I did enjoy reading it and I just started reading Book 2 - The Way Into Magic - just as good as The Way Into Chaos. I recommend this read - the story flows smoothly and character development seems to be occurring throughout the book and on into book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enchanters' End Game (The Belgariad, Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's David Eddings Page; Review: I first read "The Belgariad" series in the 1980's (if memory serves). Since then I have re-read this series every 5 years or so - it is just that well written, in my opinion and the story line is pretty engaging, I think. Every now & then I want to read a really good Fantasy book - this is my go-to series for that reason.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Joyce Astotel; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Sorry reviewers, I was disappointed by this small hotel on a lonely street In Paris. Yes clean, with an okay breakfast, but no place for two suitcases. Don't think about grabbing a quick bite, the cafes are few and of the marginal quality. Pass on the 9th and on the Joyce.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boston Park Plaza; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: I booked rooms for me and three friends. My concerns were wonderful clean rooms, comfortable beds,a good and safe location for walking around Boston and a great lounge. My finicky friends liked the hotel a lot. And so did I. Since then, my sister and another friend stayed there as well and really liked it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport; City: Fiumicino Province of Rome Lazio; Review: Big rooms with good beds and great bathroom in this airport hotel. Reminded me of the Holiday Inn - but cleaner with a bidet. Stayed at another airport hotel on the way in (boutique style) and it was dumpy, so this was a nice surprise at the end of our vacation trip. Eat in the bar restaurant - good club sandwiches with cool beer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Artemide; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Stayed at the hotel 3 days in comfort room. Was surprised how small the room was but it was nicely done. The hotel was able to find a room with an outside window and I thank them for that. The room and hotel all very clean. Reception staff were pleasant too. Did not care for the rooftop restaurant staff - not that they were unpleasant to me, but I watched as hotel guests were turned away (twice) due to no reservations (it was storming outside) only to be called back when leaving. The breakfast dining was excellent and the staff very pleasant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grande Centre Point Terminal 21; City: Bangkok; Review: From the 29th floor, the view of Bangkok is amazing. The high ceilings in the room, plus the electric shade and block out shades allow guests to control the glare of the sun. Rooms are quiet, and the location, near the sky train and the adjoining shopping center make it convenient to get around Bangkok without the use of ground transportation for the most part. Our room had a kitchenette that fit into the room nicely and had features that we used and liked. The breakfast had many choices and had special sticky rice with Mango that was a real treat. The front desk staff are not as welcoming as other Thai hotels we have stayed in the past and their English standard is poor for a hotel of this size and did not add a nice touch to our stay. The spa area is fine and the pool is dramatically located. There is a scramble for the seats, so be there early. There is no bar in the hotel and the restaurant is has limited offerings - buffet style - and it is best to check the food court out in the nearby shopping centers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: Hi Travelers. This is an upscale large, busy, (usually fully booked) tour group/business hotel on reclaimed land adjacent to a convention center. Think of it as being on an island. Shuttle buses (often overcrowded) link it with the modern Victoria Wharf Center - (Uber can take you there for about $5 USD). That is where you will likely go for shopping and eating. Few guests walk or venture into the real Cape Town unless in huge tourist buses, even though it is a short distance away. There is no visible waterfront so think of this being a name rather than a location. This is not a resort hotel. Greeting. There is a unpleasant man serving welcoming beverages and a tiny helping of candy. Skip him. Room - modern but small - one where you need to put your loaded suitcase under the bed and pull it out when needed. The hotel has lots of twin rooms (really twins - not two queens). We asked for a king, but this was a huge upgrade in price and the hotel is not inexpensive, so stayed put in tight quarters. There was a great effort to sell us a larger room, but did we not bite. My partner and I were on a romantic holiday and were not able to sleep together. Pushing together beds did not work for us. My wifi did not work - somehow the Verizon and Android systems do not work with what the hotel has to offer. I had an unpleasant conversation with hotel guest relations who acted like I was stupid not to have rapid cellphone settings abilities and pawned me off to a wifi company representative who did not help matters - what I am saying here is do not count on your USA based WIFI to work in this hotel or for that matter in this country. Sink backed up and was fixed. Room was not regularly vacuumed or dusted and had to ask that this be done. Hotel has comforter type bedding, so it is difficult not to overheat at night. The room air conditioning system did not allow us to cool the room (only to heat it) , so we turned it off and kept the window open. I could not stretch out and do floor exercise because the size of the room. Restaurant - Great Buffet breakfast. The restaurant is abundantly overstaffed, so it takes a bit of maneuvering. Surprisingly, tea and coffee service was only provided by aggressively asking for it. Great birthday singing from staff with beautiful choir like voices. Would we stay here again for four nights? No. Maybe for one or two waiting to board a ship or a few days before leaving on safari. It's safe and familiar and will remind you of a convention hotel in any large town near office towers and busy roads.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Get What's Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security (The Get What's Yours Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Laurence J. Kotlikoff Page; Review: great information.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog; Author: Visit Amazon's Kyra Sundance Page; Review: this training books works, Don't skip go through the steps like she says and you will have an awesome dog.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ultimate Christmas Fake Book: for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Electronic Keyboard & All "C" Instruments (Fake Books); Author: Hal Leonard Corp.; Review: disappointing; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Your Happily Ever After; Author: Visit Amazon's Dieter F. Uchtdorf Page; Review: this is nicely written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Concrete Crafts: Making Modern Accessories for the Home and Garden; Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Wycheck Page; Review: great will refer to this often, great ideas; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Backyard Homestead: Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!; Author: Visit Amazon's Carleen Madigan Page; Review: Love this book so much to learn and it has what I need; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horse Notebook; Author: Dover; Review: really nice for my grandaughter; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rand McNally Signature Map of the World, 50 x 32-Inch; Author: Visit Amazon's Rand McNally Page; Review: just like it says, a map; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tetra ReptoMin Floating Food Sticks for Aquatic Turtles/Newts/Frogs; Brand: Tetra; Review: I hated buying the small bottles at the pet store. such a rip off compared to buying just one of these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exo Terra Sun-Glo Basking Spot Lamp; Brand: Exo Terra; Review: saved half off compared to store. great product my turtles love it!! this is my second and they can last years!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fluval Foam Filter Block (204/205/306 & 304/305/306)- 2-Pack; Brand: Fluval; Review: beats buying it at the store. all original items and does what its described. super easy and simple to replace!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GloFish Aquarium Gravel, Fluorescent Colors, 5-Pound; Brand: GloFish; Review: looks great will need to buy another to fill a 5 gallon tank nicely; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Koller Products Panaview 5-Gallon Aquarium Kit with LED Lighting and Power Filter; Brand: Koller Products; Review: the blue lights burned out within the first month and now BOTH lights are burned. I still have a couple of weeks left on the warranty so im hoping to have this resolved soon. thats the only issue I have with it otherwise it would be a great starter tank; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Weber's Real Grilling: Over 200 Original Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie Purviance Page; Review: I've been grilling for about three years, and I've turned out some pretty good dishes. I wish I'd had this book years ago, though; not only is it packed with great recipes, it also gives great tips on how to control the temperature of a charcoal grill (I have a Weber kettle grill), how to clean the food grate, and so on. I made one of the chicken recipes using the three-zone charcoal layout the book suggested, and it turned out fantastic! Using the tips in this book, the whole process was faster, easier, and cleaner. I didn't smell like smoke after the food was cooked! Absolutely recommended for everyone who wants to grill.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Burning; Author: Visit Amazon's Bentley Little Page; Review: Little is one of the better horror writers working today, able to create engaging characters and spooky situations which are gripping and are genuinely thought provoking. Some of his novels -- I'm thinking in particular of The Store and The Ignored -- are simply excellent, and if he'd left the supernatural elements out of them they would have been excellent mainstream novels and he would have found a wider audience. Sadly, The Burning is among Little's worst books. While he usually excels at creating multiple storylines which converge seamlessly in the book, they just don't make it in this one. There are too many loose ends, too many unanswered questions, and at least one storyline had me wondering why it had been included at all. I think that what I found most annoying, though, was the passivity of the main characters and the way that the plot just sort of rolled over them without their engaging in the story fully. Characters just "know things", instead of finding things out. Things happen to the characters, but they don't initiate any actions. He has a fine idea here, and the germ of an excellent novel, and important social commentary that needs to be made, but The Burning is unrealized potential. I suspect he was in a rush to get it done by a deadline; if he had taken more time to smooth out the rough parts, this would have been much better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Horrors Beyond: Tales of Terrifying Realities; Author: Visit Amazon's William Jones Page; Review: I picked up this book at Dragon*Con 2006 and read it on the airplane. On the whole, the stories are of decent quality; the first few in particular were engaging and very well-written. I particularly enjoyed "One Way Conversation"; I was forced to stop reading this one halfway through because our plane landed in Denver, and I was rushing to our next gate just so I could pick it up again and finish it. If you pick up this book, however, I strongly urge you to rip out pages 183 through 234 before you start reading. Two of the stories in this collection -- "The Prototype" and "False Containment" were very poorly written, with linguistic constructions that had me gritting my teeth every few sentences and very little sense of pacing. "False Containment" at least had an intriguing idea, but the story felt more like an outline than a finished piece of work to me. "The Prototype" seemed hackneyed and cliched, and I honestly could not understand how this story made it into the collection. "Dingbats" was completely incoherent, and I gave up on it halfway through, since I had absolutely no idea what was going on, despite having reread the first few pages twice, nor any sense of where the story was going, and I had no idea who I was supposed to sympathize with. After "Dingbats" the quality picks up again, though none of the stories after that rise up to the same quality as "One Way Conversation". These stories are mediocre, nothing earth shattering, but decent brain candy for a two hour flight. On the whole: there are a couple of gems in this collection which I'm glad I read, but the overall quality ranges from abysmal to mediocre. For that reason, I would hesitate to recommend this collection.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nightmare's Disciple; Author: Joseph Pulver; Review: I picked this up at Dragon*Con 2006 with high hopes; I've been longing for awhile for fiction that utilizes Lovecraftian elements that isn't pure horror, and I thought I'd found that in this murder mystery. This book might have some original ideas in it; I wouldn't know, because I couldn't make it past page 50. The writing style is clunky and amateurish at best; characters don't have dialogues, they make speeches. Lengthy speeches with little substance. Some literary references are thrown in without explanation -- one character's pale face is compared to Moorcock's Elric, with no hint as to who Elric is -- while other simpler references are accompanied by paragraphs of exposition. These speeches and exposition block any hint of narrative flow. I love Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos, but the massive amounts of expository dialogue bored me silly. I don't have a problem with the author's interpretation of the Cthulhu Mythos; Lovecraft used the elements himself as a bunch of plot points, never intending to create a cohesive mythology (Derleth took that job on himself). In short, ignore this pile of drivel, and just go back to the source: Lovecraft.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Dark: New Ghost Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Datlow Page; Review: I'm usually very skeptical whenever I purchase a collection of horror stories; most of them are poorly edited, consisting of stories that are not scary or engaging at all, marked more by pretension and arrogance rather than literary quality or actual chills. This book, however, is remarkably effective and well done. The stories are uniformly well written, and the presence of true masters of the field, such as Joyce Carol Oates and Ramsey Campbell really lends an air of authority and intelligence to this collection. I'm very glad I purchased this collection, and I recommend it highly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Infected: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Sigler Page; Review: I picked up this book with some pretty high expectations. I'd listened to two of Sigler's podcast novels, Earthcore and Ancestor, and thoroughly enjoyed them both. They made my daily commute not just tolerable, but something I actually looked forward to. I knew that actually reading Infected rather than listening to it in podcast form would be a different experience, and it was. For one thing, I pretty much devoured it, reading it in a few hours, while listening to it in podcast form would have taken several days. In Infected, a mysterious disease has cropped up in the town of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Victims become psychotic and exhibit strange growths on their bodies. As the CIA and the CDC rush to bring the plague under control and keep it from becoming general knowledge, former college football player Perry Dawson becomes its latest victim. We get to go deep into Dawson's head as he comes to grips with a disease that seems to be trying to control him, and witness his genuinely frightening slide into insanity. On the whole, I enjoyed Infected. Its fast pace and graphic descriptions are almost cinematic. Sigler has a gift for conveying paranoia in a way that from within the character's head seems very genuine, but his strength really lies in his effective portrayal of gore. Make no mistake, Sigler is a very gory writer; the other novels of his that I've read have been full of violence, graphically described. The level of gore, compared with the high concepts that Sigler employs, have earned him comparisons with Stephen King and Chuck Palahniuk. Nevertheless, there were some weaknesses to this novel. Many characters felt like stock material, almost trite: the coldly efficient CIA operative, the methodical and overworked government scientist, and so on. This contributed to the fast pace of the book, though, which is part of its appeal. These characters have easily understood motives and behavior patterns. On the other hand, they won't necessarily stand out as identifiable and sympathetic. In short: if you want a quick, bloody read full of violence and gore, with plenty of science on the side, I would strongly recommend Infected. It's a fun read, and there are plenty of times when that's exactly what you need.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Academy; Author: Visit Amazon's Bentley Little Page; Review: I've been a fan of Bentley Little's for years now; whenever I'm in the horror section at Borders, I check to see if there's a new Little book out that I haven't read yet. Some writers have compared Little to King, Straub, Barker, and other greats in the horror fiction field. One blurb on one of his books, from Stephen King, describes Little as "A Master of the Macabre"; and on Little's latest book, The Academy, there's a blurb from King that describes Little as "Horror's poet laureate". The first book of Bentley Little's book that I read was The Ignored. That book is, in my opinion, Little's best; not only is it a fine horror novel, but I think it could stand on its own as a respectable mainstream novel, with the likes of Upton Sinclair or John Updike. It's the rather hokey supernatural stuff at the end of that novel, in fact, that are its biggest undoing. Likewise with his 1998 novel, The Store. That novel can be read as a great condemnation of the influence that major "big box" retailers such as WalMart have on small towns in America. It's great satire, another brilliant novel unfortunately done in by overly dramatic supernatural influences at the end. Most of Little's books are like that: unfettered and unbridled condemnations of large institutions and their dehumanizing effects over regular people. I've never met the man (I did have the opportunity to chat with him online once), but I have this image of Little as a card-holding NRA member, secluded on his property in Arizona and probably voting Libertarian. The dehumanization in Little's books are usually shown as an institutional supernatural horror, which often brings people, particularly those in authority, to their absolute worst, in brutal and quite often sexually explicit ways. In The Association, we get a glimpse of how a home-owner's association can drive a typical homeowner to utter ruin. The Policy shows a family devastated by an evil insurance corporation, sort of Michael Moore meets Freddy Kreuger. In his more recent books, however, it feels to me that Little is scraping the bottom of the barrel in his search for ways in which he can demonstrate the inhumanizing effects that large institutions can have on people, and his supernatural elements are becoming more and more banal. In Dispatch, which I believe is Little's strongest novel since The Ignored, the "big bad" at the end turns out to be just another misshapen, evil beast. And to be honest, I'm not even sure I got the point of The Vanishing, his 2006 novel. In his newest novel, The Academy, Little takes on charter schools, and the result is, unfortunately, disappointing. While he handles the trope of a haunted school much more adeptly than Michael Paine did in The Night School, there's still quite a bit that's lacking. The dehumanized victims of the supernatural forces are brutal and vicious in typical Little ways, and in typical Little fashion we witness most of it through the eyes of people who are on the periphery,; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Loose Changeling: A Changeling Wars Novel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Andrea Stewart Page; Review: I'm not normally a fan of urban fantasy, but Stewart's "Loose Changeling" is a fun and inventive take on the genre, with elements of humor and suspense that will have you both laughing and holding your breath with anticipation. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and look forward to more in the series. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Germination (Feast of Weeds Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie Thornton Page; Review: Just when I decided the zombie genre was dead to me, along comes Jamie Thornton with an approach that is fresh and interesting. The main character, Mary, is a runaway who is trying not just to survive, but to actually thrive on the streets with her close-knit group of supportive friends. As the story progresses, things, as always, take a turn for the worse. The tale is fascinating and ultimately poignant; Thornton's narrative style is taut and fast-paced, and in this story the tension never lets up. Read this novella. I promise you, you will enjoy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 14; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Clines Page; Review: I very rarely write reviews, but in this case I feel compelled to do so. "14" is one of the best science fiction/horror novels I've read. Clines builds a world masterfully and populates it with fully realized and interesting characters, all of whom are relatable and likable. This is a key point for me: Clines relies on the horrors and mysteries of the situation to provide the drama and the intrigue, and shies away from the easy choice of making the characters insipid and motivation by hatred for each other. It's so refreshing to see this. My only complaint, and the reason I gave this novel four stars instead of five, was the number of pop-culture references. I caught many of them, but I felt each time like they distracted me from the story. Highly recommended. Mr. Clines, as a fellow fan of "Land of the Lost", I salute you!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1); Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I read a lot of YA Book Blogs. I mean a lot. I've heard so many wonderful reviews of this one so I thought I'd give it a try. I can't say I was disappointed. I find that the author was well researched on Paris, making the setting all the more real and overall the plot was nice. I would definitely read more from this author and I plan to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Anti-Prom; Author: Abby McDonald; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I went into this book with a mindset that I most likely wasn't going to like it. I'd gotten it as a gift in September for my birthday and it has been staring at me from the shelf ever since. For starters the plot just didn't sound very believable, and the three main characters seemed to be three different extremes. Not to mention the fact that it is extremely unlikely that the three of them would actually work together toward common goals. But... I was wrong. Abby McDonald did a great job in making the characters believable. In fact, as the story goes on you realize that in many ways the girls are actually a lot alike. I found that, despite my reluctance to read this book, I ended up really enjoying it. The plot had a way of being action packed without seeming rushed. You really get a peek into the lives of these girls and a rather unusual prom night. I find myself craving sequels, just to know what happens next in their lives, but at the same time I love the way the story ended. I don't know much about this author, or if she even has any more published works, but I would definitely read more from her. Edit:After checking the author page, I discovered she did have more books under her belt so I quickly updated my TBR list!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boyfriend Thief (Stolen Kiss, #1); Author: Shana Norris; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I picked this up on the edge of whether or not I'd like it. Based upon the description, you expect this to be a light, fun read. But, much to my delight, the characters go much deeper than that. Very realistic the writing style holds some similarities to that of a Sarah Dessen or Meg Cabot all while having it's own distinct flair. There were parts in the end where I felt it might go a bit fast but then it would even out before getting to that point. Definitely something I'd recommend for friends needing a quick read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Madness: A Boyfriend Thief Christmas Story; Author: Shana Norris; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Avery James is back and is now trying to help out the local community by holding a food drive. The only problem? No one seems to want to donate some cans to help give others some holiday cheer. Luckily her boyfriend Zac has one of his crazy ideas up his sleeve. But, will it help? I discovered this thanks to Goodreads right after reading "the Boyfriend Thief" conveniently on Christmas day. I found it to be a quick, fun read while on the way home from a relative's house. You get to revisit all your favorite characters from the original book while keeping everything light. I still can't believe it was as short as it was seeing as the description in the story pulled you in and made you feel as if it was much longer. Definitely an event I'd have loved to be a part of.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Let's all just admit it. John Green is just freaking amazing. There is no question on this. It's fact. There are few people who can take a novel(about kids with cancer for crying out loud!) and make you both laugh and cry in the same page, heck sometimes the same paragraph. Mr. Green has crafted a real masterpiece here. I first fell in love with his writing upon reading An Abundance of Katherines and have been looking forward to reading this book for a long time. As you can tell by my 5 star rating, I was not disappointed. Hazel was an amazing character(as were Augustus and Isaac, heck even their parents). She really helped you to imagine what someone in a situation similar to hers must be going through. It will never fail to amaze me that the author was able to so thoughtfully and truthfully craft her personality. I loved all her little quirks, even her addiction to reality TV. Then there was Augustus. Sweet, amazing, dreamer Augustus. He gave Hazel such an amazing gift by pulling her back out into the real world and encouraging her to live what life she has left. The world could use a few more Augustus Walters' and again pure character imperfectly perfect perfection(if that makes sense). Then there was all those amazing side characters who bring the whole story together. This is one where, when I have my own kids and they are teens I will be handing them this book. It's one where I am going to tell my parents, brother, friends, neighbors, the people at my doctor's office, and random people on the internet: You MUST read this book. Some people think it's crazy, when I tell them that a book can change your life or at least your point of view, but it's true. "Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book." It's funny that the book this is written in, is one that inspires that exact feeling. It's no question that I will read more by John Green. I hope my review did this book some justice, and that you will decide to read it. Reviews are always hard for me, it's difficult to convey my feelings when it comes to a book I truly love. It's like how am I supposed to express the whirlwind of emotions racing through me? How am I to express that the author is so good that you feel like you are right there with the characters? All I know, is I loved the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lovely Bones; Author: Alice Sebold; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I wanted to like this book. I honestly did. But... I couldn't. I was expecting this amazing, heartwarming tale that would leave me not just speechless, but breathless. This was based on recommendations by friends and countless online book reviews expressing it's sheer brilliance. I have rarely been so let down. I can see the appeal that made so many people want to read and claim to love this novel. The idea itself could really do wonders in the world of literature, making the book one that would be proudly displayed on high school summer reading lists and book club top picks...if it were written by someone else(or better by the original author, Alice Sebold). As it is, I think that's why I find "The Lovely Bones" so disappointing, it has so much potential. But, as previously stated from the horrible descriptions, to the awful idioms this is a novel I'd not recommend to my worst enemy. **Sorry if this offends anyone, especially the author- I'm sure she worked hard on this. I extremely dislike writing negative reviews but I felt I had a right to express my opinion. Please forgive me if you disagree. Thanks for reading.**; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lola and the Boy Next Door (Anna and the French Kiss, #2); Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Budding designer Lola Nolan doesn't believe in fashion...she believes in costume. The more expressive the outfit--more sparkly, more fun, more wild--the better. But even though Lola's style is outrageous, she's a devoted daughter and friend with some big plans for the future. And everything is pretty perfect (right down to her hot rocker boyfriend) until the dreaded Bell twins, Calliope and Cricket, return to the neighborhood. When Cricket--a gifted inventor--steps out from his twin sister's shadow and back into Lola's life, she must finally reconcile a lifetime of feelings for the boy next door. Lola is not in any way average. She is one of the most out there protagonists I've ever had the pleasure of reading about. Yes, pleasure. I loved this book. For all intents and purposes she was an extremely relatable character, which surprises me because we are night and day different. In the first place I only bought this because I loved "Anna and the French Kiss" but I wasn't expecting to like "Lola and the Boy Next Door" even more. But, from the unusual parents and wicked awesome character names to the crazy wardrobe and Nancy Drew wannabe best friend I loved every minute. In fact the only problem I had with this lovely read is that it had me so hypnotized I had to rewash a load of clothes because I forgot to stick them in the dryer. That good people. I definitely recommend, even if you haven't read "Anna and the French Kiss." I so can't wait to read Isla's story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pushing the Limits (Pushing the Limits, #1); Author: Katie McGarry; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Not many people know exactly what happened to Echo that caused her to miss the last month of the previous school year and then return her senior yeara completely different girl. The few who do don't even include Echo herself and she wants to find out why. Noah's parents died a few years back and an altercation with his first foster father came back to bite him by allowing him only limited, supervised interaction with his two younger brothers. Brought together by a twist of fate(and a slightly unorthodox therapist)they begin hatching schemes to get into their files that have the answers the both seek. Echo's tells what happened that night and Noah's holds information on his brothers' foster parents which he hopes to use when he graduates to help him gain custody of his brothers. Will Echo find out what happened and will Noah gain custody? I'd tell you but then you wouldn't have any reason to read this amazing book! Every part of this book feels real, you really get into Echo and Noah's heads and understand the way they think. I'm usually on the edge about whether or not I'll enjoy a book that has alternating points of view but this one couldn't have been more perfect. I especially enjoyed it being set in my own state of Kentucky. I honestly cannot wait for the next book to come out, which focuses on Beth, who's a character I enjoyed so much and would love to see inside her head. From what I could tell it seems like she'd make for an interesting read. All in all Katie McGarry really knows the ingredients to spin a real piece of art. I see many of her future novels on my bookshelves. *I was provided this book by the publisher and gave a 100% honest review. Check it out!*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hopeless (Hopeless, #1); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Before even beginning to write this, I know whatever review I give, whatever words I type will never-and I do mean never- ever do this novel justice. I could write out the synopsis but even that doesn't even begin to prepare you for the emotional rollercoaster you will experience when you read through this book. The story centers around Sky. She goes through the daily motions of life never really feeling much of anything. She hasn't cried since she was five years old and has never been attracted to anyone. Anyone, that is until a chance meeting in the grocery store introduces Holder into her life. You can tell that Holder is everything she feels she should stay away from, emotionally unstable he's probably someone she should walk away from. But, against all odds these two dive headfirst into a relationship all while experiencing a connection that seems unexplainable. I could not put this book down. From a first kiss that breaks the record for best first kiss without actually kissing to two crazy best friends you can't help but love and possibly one of the most heartbreaking and maybe even heart healing stories you will ever have the honor to read, this one definitely belongs on anyone who loves a great read's bookshelf. Although, I don't recommend this for the faint at heart. You will laugh, you will cry and smile and frown and every other emotion or facial expression known to this universe. But, in the end, it will all have been worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Listen; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Okay. Let's be honest here. You can say whatever you want to... but Sarah Dessen just knows how to write. That's all there is to it. You know you're reading a good book when the words alone inspire emotions, when you become the characters you read about by picturing the story so perfectly in your head. In Just Listen, that happens. It's not just some romance novel with a cookie cutter happily ever after. It's real. That, my friends, makes all the difference.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreamland; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. Being a huge Sarah Dessen fan, I had a good idea what I was in for when picking up Dreamland. Characters that are extremely easy to relate to? Check. A story line that is both beautifully portrayed and realistically written? Check. A book that kept me up until the early hours of morning telling myself just one more page? Check! Dreamland combines everything I already loved about Sarah Dessen's writing style in a haunting portrayal of one teen girl's all consuming relationship with one Rogerson Biscoe. At first, everything seems amazing. He's gorgeous, he loves her, being with him makes everything else seem okay... Until it isn't and Rogerson begins completely monopolizing her life. Though this book was quite different than past Dessen books I had read, I still found myself so completely and utterly lost within its pages. This author really has a way of getting you caught up in the book and you are left feeling so sad that it ended, but at the same time the words never truly leave you. Whether or not you've read books by Sarah Dessen in the past, I highly recommend Dreamland if you are looking for a Young Adult novel that is not only compelling, but a little bit on the dark side.This review was originally posted on Electively Paige; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Lily (Bloodlines, #2); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wanna know something funny? I thought so. I reasonably enjoyed the Vampire Academy series, but... I'm loving Bloodlines so much more. Sydney, Adrian, Jill, Eddie and the rest are just so much more enjoyable to read about than Rose ever was. I definitely recommend if you loved the first!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1); Author: Simone Elkeles; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Umm... Could someone PLEASE explain to me why I didn't read this sooner. So happy I already have the sequel. I've always been interested in reading about the complexities of gang life and this lovely novel really took me in. Both heartbreaking and yet still heartwarming, a novel(and author) I will recommend to all my friends!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving June; Author: Hannah Harrington; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: You know those books that just stay with you long after you read that last page? Yeah, Saving June is one of them. Initially, I was kind of uncertain, based purely upon the synopsis. I mean, come on how realistic is it that, when June commits suicide her sister goes on a rode trip to spread her ashes with some guy she barely knows. Um.. Hello? Can we say dangerous? But you then really get into her head, and then you start to think maybe her actions are realistic. I mean, who the hell are we ('scuse my French), to judge her. In case you didn't catch it the first time *Her sister just committed suicide* Now, I've never been in that place, and I don't have a sister, I have a brother. If something like that happened to him, and he's always wanted to visit someplace, then I would do all within my power to get him there. So, when I realized this, that's when this book really took off for me. I felt like I was on this journey with these fictional characters, right there with them. I was crying, laughing, smiling, frowning, all those emotions and more. My absolute favorite thing, though, was all the musical references throughout. Well, and a few other things, but I don't want to give the plot away. All I can say is, this is a book I can see with many rereads in the future, and one I recommend to all who feel they can handle the mature subject matter. *Received a copy of this book from the publisher.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Midsummer's Nightmare; Author: Kody Keplinger; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Whitley Johnson's dream summer with her divorce dad has turned into a nightmare. She's just met his new fiancee and her kids. The fiancee's son? Whitley's one-night stand from graduation night. Just freakin' great. Worse, she totally doesn't fit in with her dad's perfect new country-club family. So Whitley acts out. She parties. Hard. So hard she doesn't even notice the good things right under her nose: a sweet little future stepsister who is just about the only person she's ever liked, a best friend (even though Whitley swears she doesn't "do" friends), and a smoking-hot guy who isn't her stepbrother...at least, not yet. It will take all three of them to help Whitley get through her anger and begin to put the pieces of her family together. Filled with authenticity and raw emotion, Whitley is Kody Keplinger's most compelling character to date: a cynical Holden Caulfield-esque girl you will wholly care about. First off, let me just start by saying I loved the main characters name, Whitley. Then, I'll move on to the fact that I absolutely loved this book. Kody Keplinger has yet to disappoint, and this is the 3rd book of hers I've read. I love how you slowly see Whitley let down her walls and wake up to see she has people who truly love her for her. But... I won't get into that as I don't want to give away any spoilers. Let's just say that if you decide to pick up this book, you're in for a great read. Miss Keplinger is one of those authors that know people, and knows exactly how to craft and perfectly create all of those emotions. It makes the book all the more realistic. One of my favorite things about the way she writes is every book I've read by her has been in one way or another been influenced by classic literature yet made completely her own. I recommend you not just go out and buy this book, but Shut Out and The DUFF, as well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Second Chance Summer; Author: Morgan Matson; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Dicken's words rarely rang as true as they did in this amazing book. I loved every second and just could not put it down. At times, it was a real tearjerker and I got several weird looks from my family, but I believe it to have been worth every second. You really see positive changes in Taylor from the beginning of the story to the end. 'Second Chance Summer' takes place when Taylor Edward's and her family decide to spend one last summer at her family's lake house in the Poconos Mountains upon receiving devastating news involving her father. This causes Taylor to have to face the consequences of her decisions during her last visit. Having to face her former best friend and her former boyfriend isn't easy, especially with what she was already dealing with. You really grow to love these characters and can't help but smile as you watch the Edwards' family grow close again as they face this summer head on. I wonderful story and a must read. I can't wait to read more from the author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and the Goth (The Ghost and the Goth, #1); Author: Stacey Kade; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I thought this book was, quite frankly, going to be one of those that annoy me. A seemingly perfect girl dies by getting hit by a bus and then the only person who can see her is a guy who always sits in the back of the class, constantly dresses in dark colors, and can't live without his music. I mean, can you say cliche? But, then as it turns out... I really liked this book. The Ghost and the Goth was light, funny and all together entertaining, with darker parts mixed in making the characters complex. I really enjoyed reading about not just the main characters, but how these two people are, not only affected by the people around them, but affect them as well. I just really can't say anything else except for mentioning oh so casually that you MUST read this book. That is, you must read it if you are looking for a quick read with an interesting take on the paranormal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slammed (Slammed, #1); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, poetry, romance, fiction; Review: "Following the unexpected death of her father, 18-year-old Layken is forced to be the rock for both her mother and younger brother. Outwardly, she appears resilient and tenacious, but inwardly, she's losing hope. Enter Will Cooper: The attractive, 21-year-old new neighbor with an intriguing passion for slam poetry and a unique sense of humor. Within days of their introduction, Will and Layken form an intense emotional connection, leaving Layken with a renewed sense of hope. Not long after an intense, heart-stopping first date, they are slammed to the core when a shocking revelation forces their new relationship to a sudden halt. Daily interactions become impossibly painful as they struggle to find a balance between the feelings that pull them together, and the secret that keeps them apart." Oh. My. Goodness. Colleen Hoover has done it again. This book left me, well quite honestly, Slammed. The first book I ever read by this author was Hopeless, and I've since labeled it one of my all time favorite books, and "Slammed" is certainly joining the ranks. Based on the synopsis, I knew something big was going to happen that would force Layken and Will apart. But, the actually cause, and every twist and turn after, well those are things I did not see coming. I love that the book features the Avett Brothers and slam poetry, both of which I'm a big fan of. I believe that this is the type of book that can appeal to a pretty broad age group, which is one thing I'm always looking for when reading a book. I'm sixteen, and I like to ask myself if I'll still like this book in, say, ten years. With Slammed, I think that is a very likely possibility and I feel it has definite reread potential. Y'all should definitely check it out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cracked Up to Be; Author: Courtney Summers; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: The Back story: "When "Perfect" Parker Fadley starts drinking at school and failing her classes, all of St. Peter's High goes on alert. How has the cheerleading captain, girlfriend of the most popular guy in school, consummate teacher's pet, and future valedictorian fallen so far from grace? Parker doesn't want to talk about it. She'd just like to be left alone, to disappear, to be ignored. But her parents have placed her on suicide watch and her conselors are demanding the truth. Worse, there's a nice guy falling in love with her and he's making her feel things again when she'd really rather not be feeling anything at all. Nobody would have guessed she'd turn out like this. But nobody knows the truth. Something horrible has happened, and it just might be her fault." The Review: Oh. My. Goodness. One of the most real things I've ever read. This seriously sets right up there with "Easy" and "Hopeless" and all of my other faves that involve real life issues. Parker is messed up, you can tell that from the beginning, and I do mean the beginning. But, what you don't know is why. Why did this girl who seems to have it all and be as closed to perfect as physically possible end up so far in the opposite direction? This question will keep you reading page after page long after the sun goes down. You will love the side characters(okay so not every single one, but every book has some sort of witch with a "B"), and cheer for Parker to come to terms with herself and turn her life around. An emotional roller coaster from beginning to end "Cracked Up to Be" is one that will stay with you long after the last page.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Some Girls Are; Author: Courtney Summers; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I loved this book so much I read another Courtney Summers book right after! This author really knows the ingredients to mix up a novel that becomes one of those can't put down, must finish addictions. I'll add a more extensive review later, but this is definitely one for the to-read shelve y'all. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Breathe a Word; Author: Holly Cupala; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Oh. My. Goodness. This book? Life changing. When I first picked up "Don't Breathe a Word" I had no idea the roller coaster I was about to endure. Wonderfully, breathtakingly, beautifully and a hundred other adverbs written. I had never read anything else from Holly Cupala, but I can assure you that now I cannot wait to read more. Plus, a percentage of her profits goes to a wonderful cause and I am glad to contribute to that. Must read for most ages! (Maybe not best for younger teens).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel Burn (Angel, #1); Author: L.A. Weatherly; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Angels are all around us: beautiful, awe-inspiring, irresistible. Ordinary mortals yearn to catch a glimpse of one of these stunning beings and thousands flock to The Church of Angels to feel their healing touch. But what if their potent magnetism isn't what it seems? Willow knows she's different from other girls. And not just because she loves tinkering around with cars. Willow has a gift. She can look into people's futures, know their dreams, their hopes and their regrets, just by touching them. But she has no idea where she gets this power from. Until she meets Alex... Alex is one of the few who know the truth about angels. He knows Willow's secret and is on a mission to stop her. The dark forces within Willow make her dangerous - and irresistible. In spite of himself, Alex finds he is falling in love with his sworn enemy This book had me from the get go. I mean, Angels are amazing, white light, gorgeous wings, and pure and good as can be. Only.. not these angels. They're still beautiful, make no doubt about that. But, they're certainly not kind. These angels' planet is failing, so now they've turned to ours and are using the humans to feed off of. After which, the humans tend to become sick and mentally ill as well, thinking that the angels are good by some kind of sick brainwash, the Church of Angels is formed. Willow is psychic, like really psychic. But, she doesn't know why. All she knows is her father messed her mother up pretty bad and she was forced to grow up pretty fast and was completely responsible for herself and her mother from the age of six. At the age of nine, she couldn't hide her mother's mental illness any longer. So, Willow and her mother are forced to live with Willow's aunt. Having been using her psychic abilities to do readings, she is asked to do one for a fellow classmate, Beth, which changes life as she knows it. She sees Beth being fed off by an angel, which sets off a chain of events that puts everything Willow's ever known to the test. Willow is a half-angel. But, does that really mean she could save the world? Alex has been on his own for about two years, ever since the CIA took over the AK's(angel killers) and created Project Angel. But, he's been killing angels for even longer. Now, the order to kill angels comes via text. After doing this for so long, Alex doesn't even blink an eye when a text comes. But, his last text changes everything when it takes him to Willow's home. Half-angels shouldn't exist--she's an abomination. But... Alex can't help but be drawn to Willow. How are they going to keep safe when every Church of Angels member knows her face and wants her dead? This book was a real page-turner, one I honestly had trouble putting down(who needs food or social interaction? I'm reading here!). I love the build up of a relationship between Alex; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to You; Author: Priscilla Glenn; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: When Lauren Monroe first laid eyes on Michael Delaney back in high school, she had every reason to stay away from him; within minutes of their first encounter, his volatile actions confirmed his notorious reputation. But Lauren saw something in him that caused her to question his bad-boy persona, and against her better judgment, she took a chance. She had no way of knowing that the unlikely friendship they formed would become so important to her. Or that it would end so painfully. Eight years later, when Lauren begins her new job at Learn and Grow Day Care, Michael is the last person she expects to see. Refusing to revisit the hurt and confusion of their past, Lauren vows to keep her distance from him. But staying away from Michael proves to be more difficult than she thought, despite her lingering grief and her instincts for self-preservation. As Lauren and Michael recall the friendship that changed them forever and the events that tore them apart, will they finally be able to heal? Or will the ghosts of Michael's past prove to be too much to overcome? The book begins with Lauren going to her interview at Learn and Grow Day Care and getting hired on the spot thanks to her credentials. She starts the following day and soon finds out that Michael Delaney, a man from her past, had recently decided to put his three year old daughter in at Learn and Grow. As hard as it is for Lauren to be around Michael, she does her best to keep it professional talking to him only when it concerns his daughter. But, it gets harder and harder for them to resist the chemistry as the unanswered questions that ended their initial relationship finally get answered. This lovely book combines both present day scenes and flashbacks of the past, showing us the beginnings of Lauren and Michael's relationship up to the devastating ending. I found this book to be an easy read, but one that I feel will be loved by many. I would definitely read more by Priscilla Glenn and recommend this book to people looking for their next good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Comes Love (First Comes Love, #1); Author: Katie Kacvinsky; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Like his name, Gray is dark and stormy. Dylan, a girl always searching for what's next, seemingly unable to settle down, is the exact opposite: full of light and life. On the outside, they seem like an unlikely couple. But looks can be deceiving and besides, opposites attract. What starts as friendship, turns into admiration, respect and caring, until finally these two lone souls find they are truly in love with each other. But staying in love is not as easy as falling in love. If Dylan and Gray want their love to last, they're going to have to work at it. And learn that sometimes love means having to say you're sorry I fell headfirst in love with this book from the first page. Dylan has become one of my all time favorite characters. I truly hope that there are people like her in the world, and if there is there needs to be even more. Gray and Dylan are day and night, but they fast become friends after a chance meeting on the sidewalk at the local college. From there is a love that grows both slowly and quickly(if that even makes sense) and a story that will stay with me forever. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. One of my favorite things is there was no perfect happy ending, because this book transcends into being like the real world in that there is rarely that perfect happily ever after. The best part of the book though, was the author's style, it perfectly fit with the story and I felt she was able to capture both male and female perspectives and emotions perfectly. I highly recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hooked (Hooked, #1); Author: Liz Fichera; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: When Native American Fredricka 'Fred' Oday is invited to become the only girl on the school's golf team, she can't say no. This is an opportunity to shine, win a scholarship and go to university, something no one in her family has done. But Fred's presence on the team isn't exactly welcome -- especially not to rich golden boy Ryan Berenger, whose best friend was kicked off the team to make a spot for Fred. But there's no denying that things are happening between the girl with the killer swing and the boy with the killer smile... I liked the sound of this book from the beginning. I loved that you got to really see into the eyes of a modern day girl living on the "Rez" and not just some made up way that you get from similar stories. You can definitely tell the author did her research! I'd never really had much interest in golf, much to my parents' disappointment(they think I'd be a natural), but this book made me want to pick up the club. Not a story I would consider cliche, the pieces really seem to fit together perfectly to create a nicely written story with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep the reader interested. I would definitely recommend. *I received this book from the publisher, but that in no way effected my review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry, #2); Author: Simone Elkeles; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: When Carlos Fuentes returns to America after living in Mexico for a year, he doesn't want any part of the life his older brother, Alex, has laid out for him at a high school in Colorado. Carlos likes living his life on the edge and wants to carve his own path--just like Alex did. Then he meets Kiara Westford. She doesn't talk much and is completely intimidated by Carlos' wild ways. As they get to know one another, Carlos assumes Kiara thinks she's too good for him, and refuses to admit that she might be getting to him. But he soon realizes that being himself is exactly what Kiara needs right now. Yes! Carlos got a story! I believe I loved this one even more than Alex and Brittany's story(if that's even possible!) Okay I've really got to stop using exclamation points in this review before it makes me seem like I'm all hyped up on caffeine(even if I am- I stay up way to late reading sometimes). I really love how the story builds and it's not to over the top that you wouldn't believe it and has a gradual build as far as the two protagonists' romance. I honestly cannot wait for the next book in this series featuring the third and final Fuentes brother. But, it will definitely take a lot for me to like it more than this one. Simone Elkeles has definitely got herself a new fan!(That darn exclamation point again.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breathe (Sea Breeze, #1); Author: Abbi Glines; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: My very first venture into the world of amazing novels penned by Abbi Glines, definitely can't wait to read more. I could definitely get used to the town of Sea Breeze!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because of Low (Sea Breeze, #2); Author: Abbi Glines; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: So happy that Marcus got his story, and Low is awesome! Don't want to say to much to give the plot away, but this was even better than the first!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While It Lasts (Sea Breeze, #3); Author: Abbi Glines; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I really love the complexities of this one, what with both the protagonists having interesting backgrounds it makes for a great read. I'm really burning my way through these Abbi Glines' books, good thing they were on sale on Kindle!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just for Now (Sea Breeze, #4); Author: Abbi Glines; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I think this was my favorite so far(I say that every time, don't I?). Really love that Marcus's sister got her own story. One heck of a twist though, being it was with Preston. Really looking forward to the next book in Sea Breeze!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vincent Boys (The Vincent Boys, #1); Author: Abbi Glines; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I really did enjoy this, but I think my favorites by Abbi Glines are definitely that of the Sea Breeze series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Child Called "It" (Dave Pelzer #1); Author: Dave Pelzer; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This book was one of the most heartbreaking I've ever read, more so because it is a true account of horrific abuse. One I will never forget.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Author: Stephen Chbosky; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I lovely coming of age story about a young man growing up and discovering himself and the world around him. I recommend to young teens!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Avery Shaw Experiment (Science Squad, #1); Author: Kelly Oram; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: When Avery Shaw's heart is shattered by her life-long best friend, she chooses to deal with it the only way she knows how--scientifically. The state science fair is coming up and Avery decides to use her broken heart as the topic of her experiment. She's going to find the cure. By forcing herself to experience the seven stages of grief through a series of social tests, she believes she will be able to get over Aiden Kennedy and make herself ready to love again. But she can't do this experiment alone, and her partner (ex partner!) is the one who broke her heart. Avery finds the solution to her troubles in the form of Aiden's older brother Grayson. The gorgeous womanizer is about to be kicked off the school basketball team for failing physics. He's in need of a good tutor and some serious extra credit. But when Avery recruits the lovable Grayson to be her "objective outside observer," she gets a whole lot more than she bargained for, because Grayson has a theory of his own: Avery doesn't need to grieve. She needs to live. And if there's one thing Grayson Kennedy is good at, it's living life to the fullest. I found this book to be a cute, short read. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't an absolute favorite. Although, I think this book would definitely appeal to the younger teen crowd. Avery could definitely be seen as inspirational in some ways. One thing that bugged me, though, is that these two people were best friends for years(Avery and Aiden) and then all of a sudden Aiden decides that he now not only doesn't want to be science partners but wants to cut Avery completely off from his life. There really wasn't any building up to it. Despite that one bothersome detail I really did enjoy the book as a whole, especially the science fair. I would read more from the author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Prejudice; Author: Jane Austen; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Every time I read this book, I fall more in more in love with it and it's characters(as with all of Ms. Austen's novels). I cannot rave enough, and I truly hope every one has the pleasure of reading this classic. This is not the first time I read Pride and Prejudice and I promise you it will not be the last.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jane Eyre; Author: Charlotte Bronte; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Jane Eyre is such an amazing novel, both beautifully written and slightly haunting. This is my third time rereading Jane Eyre(I've been on a bit of a "classic" spree lately and I'm sure it shows), and I still really enjoyed it. I find I see little details I didn't catch the first time with each read. Cannot recommend enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emma; Author: Jane Austen; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Emma is perhaps one of my favorite books. *Gasp* I know, for some reason Emma seems to be widely acknowledged as everyone's least favorite Austen protagonist. Why? I'm not sure. I find her admirable in the way that she started out bratty and clueless and truly grew as a woman to become a very likable character. I have read this so many times that if I hadn't switched to an e-book copy for convenience my copy of Emma would be in tatters by now. I recommend everyone to give Emma a chance, I don't think you'll regret it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burn for Burn (Burn for Burn, #1); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY... THEY GET EVEN. Lillia has never had any problems dealing with boys who like her. Not until this summer, when one went too far. No way will she let the same thing happen to her little sister. Kat is tired of the rumours, the insults, the cruel jokes. It all goes back to one person- her ex-best friend- and she's ready to make her pay. Four years ago, Mary left Jar Island because of a boy. But she's not the same girl anymore. And she's ready to prove it to him. Three very different girls who want the same thing: sweet, sweet revenge. And they won't stop until they each had a taste. From two fabulous names in young adult literature comes a new series of books sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. One of those can't put down til the last page type books where I was literally up half the night reading. First we have Lillia. Lillia hasn't lived here on Jar Island all her life, used to only live here three months out of the year. But, she convinced her parents to make the move so she could spend more time with her summer friends Kat and Rennie. Her life is going pretty good, that is until the night something absolutely terrible happens to her. Then, she finds out someone close to her is been meeting up with her little freshman sister. Well, that doesn't sit well with Lillia and she needs to get even. Then we have Kat. She lost her mom a few years back and has since only had her dad and her brother Pat. She used to be best friends with Rennie, and then later on Lillia. But, right before freshman year Rennie decides to cut Kat lose. That's bad enough as it is, but then she spreads quite a few nasty rumors about Kat. It's senior year now, and Kat's just about tired of it. After all, she was best friends with Rennie for years and that gives her plenty of ammunition. Then we have Mary. Sweet, shy little Mary. Mary lived on Jar Island up until part way through 7th grade. She had always attended the Montessori School on the mainland. In her 7th grade year a boy named Reeve(who also lived on Jar Island) got a scholarship to go there as well. Thus begins quite a bit of bullying for poor Mary, who loses all her friends. Except... Reeve sort of starts to become her friend, until he doesn't. The bullying gets even more unbearable and something terrible happened that caused Mary to have to move away. But, now she's back. Reeve ruined her life, now it's his turn. Mary may have just a little something extra on her side. Fate brings these three girls together(or, back together in Lillia and Kat's case). So what's a girl to do when she's scorned? Well, get even of course! From the beginning this book had me hooked. I loved the idea and I was already a; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gravity (The Taking, #1); Author: Melissa West; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: In the future, only one rule will matter: Don't. Ever. Peek. Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed -- arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die. Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson makes her question what she's been taught about his kind. And against her instincts, she's falling for him. But Ari isn't just any girl, and Jackson wants more than her attention. She's a military legacy who's been trained by her father and exposed to war strategies and societal information no one can know -- especially an alien spy, like Jackson. Giving Jackson the information he needs will betray her father and her country, but keeping silent will start a war. This book was explosively amazing from the very first chapter. Ari was a wonderful protagonist, strong despite all she goes through. Being the daughter of someone like her father can't be easy, especially when you have to basically betray them to save them. Then there's Jackson, you just wish you could see inside that head of his as there is so much more than what is bubbling at the surface. Even though there is romance in this book, I like that the author didn't make the novel revolve around it. There are those sweet, amazingly cute moments, and then there are times when the characters know to be serious. This really is an awesome book and I can't wait to read the sequel. Melissa West really knows how to write a Scifi/Dystopian novel. Gravity harbors an eerily believable future, one that I can't wait to delve into again. I'm pretty sure I overused words like: Awesome, amazing, etc. in this review. But, this series definitely has the power to become a new favorite for me. Give it a try!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fangirl; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: From the author the New York Times bestseller Eleanor & Park A coming-of-age tale of fan fiction, family and first love. Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan . . . But for Cath, being a fan is her life -- and she's really good at it. She and her twin sister, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it's what got them through their mother leaving. Reading. Rereading. Hanging out in Simon Snow forums, writing Simon Snow fan fiction, dressing up like the characters for every movie premiere. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath can't let go. She doesn't want to. Now that they're going to college, Wren has told Cath she doesn't want to be roommates. Cath is on her own, completely outside of her comfort zone. She's got a surly roommate with a charming, always-around boyfriend, a fiction-writing professor who thinks fan fiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words . . . And she can't stop worrying about her dad, who's loving and fragile and has never really been alone. For Cath, the question is: Can she do this? Can she make it without Wren holding her hand? Is she ready to start living her own life? Writing her own stories? And does she even want to move on if it means leaving Simon Snow behind? This book was... not what I expected. I mean this in the most wonderful way. I've never read any other books by Rainbow Rowell, but I've heard lovely things. So, when giving the opportunity to read Fangirl I jumped at the chance. But, I didn't expect for it to be anything more than a light, funny, read with the ability to be quite charming, but, what I got was so much more. Fangirl is one of those books that pulls you in and doesn't let go. You really love all the characters, and even the most secondary characters are truly well developed. You become Cath as she explores life outside her sister's shadow and life as a freshman in college. She has to make her way through life without Wren and you cheer her on as she realizes that she can do it. I, personally, loved reading about her roommate as well, and would love to see a sequel involving her. I feel like Rainbow Rowell really wrote a beautiful coming of age story in which Cath faces ups and downs but ultimately finds her way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anything to Have You; Author: Paige Harbison; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Nothing should come between best friends, not even boys. ESPECIALLY not boys. Natalie and Brooke have had each other's backs forever. Natalie is the quiet one, college bound and happy to stay home and watch old movies. Brooke is the movie--the life of every party, the girl everyone wants to be. Then it happens--one crazy night that Natalie can't remember and Brooke's boyfriend, Aiden, can't forget. Suddenly there's a question mark in Natalie and Brooke's friendship that tests everything they thought they knew about each other and has both girls discovering what true friendship really means. I really enjoyed this book, especially the parts that were in Natalie's Point of View, as I never really could get myself to like Brooke that much, except almost exactly at the end. Natalie was an extremely likable character, and you feel her pain at not even being able to remember what happened that night. Especially when she finds out something even more worrisome. I love how she works through her problems, and even though it could be frustrating at times(I'd be practically screaming at her to know what I knew--yes I have conversations with fictional characters, sue me), I really enjoyed the book in it's entirety. Brooke, however, I was not a big fan of, as aforementioned. But, not in the way that I'm saying the author did a bad job. Not at all--I'm pretty sure it was intentional, as I did have moments of sympathy and moments where I wanted to shake her and be all "Get your head on straight girl!" Brooke was, to put it mildly, rather selfish. Aiden was safe for her and she didn't want to let that go. But, as the book progresses to its final pages, Brooke did begin to mature(no spoilers)and you find you really enjoyed the ride. Overall, this book is definitely something I enjoyed and would hand out to my friends(a book is a perfect birthday/Christmas/anytime present people!), as I found it to be relatable to almost anyone. I love the way the author gracefully touches on some pretty strong themes, and this book was about as real as you can get. So, when it hits the shelves in February 2014 y'all should definitely run out and get a copy. Having never read anything by Paige Harbison before, I will definitely look forward to reading more from her in the future. As always, I hope I was able to do this book justice. *I received this book as an ARC for review from the publisher, but it in no way effects my opinion*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Beauty; Author: John R. Phythyon Jr.; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Beth Shipman has been in a coma for two years. Now sixteen, her friends have abandoned her, and her mother is slowly going insane. Only one person remains interested in her -- Carl, the young man who fell in love with her on the first day of Sixth Grade. He visits two or three times a week, talking to her and hoping she will wake. Carl may just be the key to breaking the spell that holds Beth in its grip. Her mother has a desperate plan to free her Pretty Princess from eternal slumber, but it won't be easy. Carl must overcome his doubts and believe in the power of love, and Beth's father Rex isn't interested in her waking up. After all, he's the one who put her to sleep in the first place. Can True Love's First Kiss really break the curse, or are darkness, insanity, and self-doubt too strong? "Sleeping Beauty" is a creepy reimagining of a familiar story that explores what happens when parents go too far to protect their children. A cautionary tale, it reminds us there is a fine line between love and obsession, between care and cruelty. I love fairy tales, and I love fairy tales being modernized or reinvented. So, when I saw this in the Amazon Kindle store I was pretty excited to grab it. The premise sounded interesting enough, although I was a tad put off that it was a short story as I prefer stories such as this one to be more fleshed out. But, I didn't let that put me off. The premise was interesting enough, but the synopsis in itself was a bit misleading. To be honest, I didn't really "get in" to the story as I normally do when it's a great one--be it one page or five hundred. The characters weren't really built to my satisfaction and I just didn't find any one of the three main characters likable. Another thing, I would have loved for the story to go on longer, so many questions and it ends so abruptly and not in that way that leaves you wanting more either--more along the lines of anguished that you read the whole thing and(despite not really enjoying it) wanting to see it through to the end only to leave you more annoyed than before. As I've said before, I really dislike writing bad reviews, but anyone who views my reviews deserves to know my true opinion as I am not one to lie. For some, you may enjoy this book and that's great- wonderful even(I am all for supporting these lesser known authors), but this was just not for me. If the author reads this, I am so sorry for not liking your book, and I feel you have something there in your writing style(hence two stars instead of one), that makes me willing to give you another chance with a future book. But, I won't read this one again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Play With Me (Grover Beach Team, #1); Author: Piper Shelly; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Ryan Hunter's parties are legend. And tonight she's going to be there. Liza Matthews anticipates the return of her best friend and only love since kindergarten from soccer camp. But when Tony finally shows up, his mind is more focused on another girl. And worse, she's a soccer player. Fighting for the attention Liza craves, she's just a hairbreadth away from making a very stupid decision. But when extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, she's prepared to play ball to get her man. The tryouts are hell, the first match ends bloody, and the morning after the selection party she wakes up in the worst place possible--in the arms of the captain of the soccer team. The hottest guy in school. Ryan Hunter. I actually really enjoyed this novella. It was a quick, fun read and one that I felt was time well spent. Liza joins the soccer team hoping to impress her life long best friend, Tony. The only problem? Tony is interested in someone else. In walks Ryan, captain of the soccer team and (obvious to all but Liza) has quite the thing for Liza. I can't tell you much more without giving away the book, but I really did find it well written and enjoyable. The only thing I had a problem with is at times, to me, Liza's thoughts seemed a bit childish, almost to the point I was thinking of a three star rating. But, then I thought about how this book is one of the few young adult books out there right now I would happily hand a younger cousin, because of that. Plus, like I said, I really enjoyed Ms. Shelly's writing style, and to be honest I loved the book and I'm really looking forward to reading the next in Ryan's point of view. This is a book that I feel would be best for the mid teen range, but myself at 17 really loved it too. I was glad to have found this book on Kindle, as I feel these less popular authors really deserve their chance to shine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dollhouse (Dollhouse, #1); Author: Anya Allyn; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Over years, young girls are captured and kept in a macabre underground life-sized dollhouse. While searching for their missing friend, fifteen-year-old Cassie, Ethan and Lacey discover the strange dollhouse concealed beneath an abandoned mansion in the mountains. Now Cassie must figure a way to escape the dollhouse's dark clutches. * Hidden rooms and terrifying secrets * A chilling shadow that stalks the corridors * Missing girls and clocks that spin backwards * A slow-burn nightmare, a world of supernatural darkness and strange secrets. Six months ago, fifteen-year-old Cassie Claiborne reluctantly moved from her home in Florida with her social worker mom. In her new home--a remote, mountainous Australian town, Cassie meets new friends--Aisha Dumaj, Ethan McAllister and Lacey Dougherty. For the first time, Cassie falls in love. The only problem is that the boy she falls for is her friend, Ethan--and he and Aisha are already an item. When Cassie goes on a school hike to Devils Hole with her new friends, she tries desperately to keep her feelings for Ethan secret. Aisha disappears on the hike without a trace--with the police believing she was murdered. When Cassie, Ethan and Lacey return to the mountains to search for Aisha--Cassie begins to realize she never really knew any of her friends. Everyone has their own secrets. She discovers the stranger lurking inside everyone she thought she knew. The darkest secret of all waits beneath the old mansion in the mountains--a secret from which there is no escape.... I was so excited when I read about this book on Amazon, and seeing as it was free I had nothing to lose. My only problem now? I can't wait to purchase book 2 of the series! Anya Allyn's writing style reads both soothing and beautifully haunting, which makes it absolutely perfect for the story she has spun. You will find yourself on the edge of your seat as you flip page after page tumbling towards that crazy cliffhanger of an ending. As you read deep into the night you will make sure none of your childhood dolls or stuffed animals are in view. Cassie, the protagonist, was very interesting to follow as she is both brave but human. I really liked her voice in this story, and those of the other dolls/prisoners. I really don't want to give the story away, but I must say it's like something you would expect on an episode of Criminal Minds gone further than you would ever imagine. I honestly can't wait to read what happens next and Dollhouse is a book I will happily put on my "recommended" list. As I write this review(10/16/13), this book is still free on Amazon Kindle so I would pick it up while you have the chance!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angelfire (Dark Angel, #1); Author: Hanna Peach; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: They walk among us. With blades and blood magic, they have kept us safe and ignorant - so far. Earthbound for centuries and ruled by the Elders, these dark angels hunt at night, disappearing to their hidden cities before dawn. Alyxandria is a young angel warrior with a fondness for customized knives and illegal night-races. If only she could overcome the taint of her parents, who abandoned her to become Rogues. When Alyx saves Israel, a gifted mortal with a past, she is forbidden to see him again. But she can't help herself, drawn to him through their Guardian-bond, an ancient and long-forgotten bond - if he dies, she dies. But why does he need protecting? And from who? Alyx begins to dig into the Elders' secrets - two thousand years of secrets, which begin with the death of the Archangel Raphael. She is not prepared for what she uncovers. Who can Alyx trust when Good and Evil are no longer clear? The war for Earth begins. I was so excited when I found this book on Amazon for free of all prices(now still a steal at $0.99), as the world the description built had me enraptured from the beginning. Then, the actual book took me in even more. Alyx was an interesting choice for a main protagonist as she was so tiny and petite and yet she was this tough, brave lightwarrior. All of a sudden, she starts having these "visions" involving only one person- whom she later finds out is named Israel. But, Alyx starts to question everything when she realizes that Israel is human, and oh yeah, the Rogues who she'd always been taught were in league with the Darkened(demon possessed humans), may not all be so bad. You really see Alyx become her true self as she shakes off the shackles she'd grown up in and becomes her own person and realizes that she has a right to choose the life she wants to live. I enjoyed this book from start to finish and am so surprised that this book isn't more popular, as Ms. Peach has definitely created an intriguing world that I can't wait to be a part of again. It is recommended that the reader be 16+ and I assume that is because of violence and mild sexual content. Either way, I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a new world to dive into. One where right and wrong doesn't seem so black and white.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinderella Is Evil (Fairy Tales Retold, #1); Author: Jamie Campbell; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: History is told from one person's perspective. Sometimes they don't get it right. Ugly Stepsister Anna has wrongly been accused of being mean and evil. Now it is time she got the opportunity to tell her side of the story. With Cinderella so perfect and wonderful, it is no wonder Anna feels ugly in comparison. Dealing with bullies, a grumpy mother and the death of her step-father, Anna is at her wits end. When the Prince's ball approaches, Anna is told she must find a husband to save the family fortune. Attending with her sisters, the sulky Prince Charming only has eyes for Cinderella. With the burden of being the only one to unite her step-sister with the Prince, will Anna act as cupid? Or will she protect Cinderella from the arrogant Charming? A charming twist to the story of Cinderella, told completely from the point of view of the Ugly Step-Sister. I honestly don't know what to say about this one. It was a tad bit disappointing, which is sad because(as I've mentioned before)I really like fairy tale retellings. This one, though, fell through for me. I felt the majority of the story was spent sort of explaining away what happened in the original tale, making all that was told from Cinderella's point of view exaggerations, which could've been done without being so obvious. Then, I found the title to be misleading. The Cinderella in this story was rather arrogant/self-righteous and a bit of a drama queen, but she was not evil. Another thing that bugged me, and I don't consider this a spoiler, is the dress Cinderella received was said to be yellow until the next time it was mentioned in which it was pink. I try to ignore small grammatical errors in novels, but mistakes like this shouldn't be so easily overlooked. But, overall I did enjoy the book, especially the ending for Anna. Not to mention, despite all the parts I wasn't fond of, I found myself really enjoying Anna as a character. She was well written and I found her to be someone you can relate to in ways(again, despite small annoyances) So, I find that some would find this story very lovely, as it does have its charm. I would read more from Jamie Campbell.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Highways: Origins (Book 1); Author: Richard Brown; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: An interesting take on the zombie sub-genre, one I really enjoyed! I can't wait to read more. Jimmy was hilarious as our "hero" and not at all what one would expect in a leader. I enjoyed the cliffhanger ending and am definitely going to purchase the next one soon!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fiery Heart (Bloodlines, #4); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ***This is the fourth book in the Bloodlines series. Although my review will not contain spoilers of this book, it may spoil the previous books for you. So, if you haven't read books 1-3, proceed with caution!*** In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And in one breathtaking moment that Richelle Mead fans will never forget, she made a decision that shocked even her. . . . But the struggle isn't over for Sydney. As she navigates the aftermath of her life-changing decision, she still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there's still so much she must keep secret. Working with Marcus has changed the way she views the Alchemists, and Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her profound magical ability to undermine the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the threat of exposure--and re-education--looms larger than ever. Pulses will race throughout this thrilling fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where no secret is safe. Wow. Just wow. I love this series so much, maybe more than it's predecessor. Some people I've talked to seem to think that vampire series are worn out, but not when you create a world like Richelle Mead has in both theVampire Academy and Bloodlines series. I was actually pleasantly surprised with how well the back in forth chapters between Adrian and Sydney went because, let's all admit it--it's pretty cool to see inside Adrian's head, too. Plus, I'd already come to love Sydney's commentary literally since book one and I'd liked her character since the VA books. Moving on, in this book things are a pretty tough go for Adrian and Sydney. Seeing as Sydney's sister, Zoe, arrived at the end of The Indigo Spell, it has made them sneaking around to spend time together even harder. Then we have tattooing, lots of tattooing. I'll just leave it at that. This book is pretty action packed and there is danger and stress at every corner because of all the secret keeping, so I really liked that Richelle Mead instilled that same humor we've all come to love and expect in her novels, despite the circumstances. I'd really like to mention a few scenes, but I strive to be anti-spoiler so I'll just have to restrain myself. The ending, though, is something that you may have expected, but certainly not the way it happened with that huge cliffhanger! Although, again that really has become Mead's thing. Overall, I definitely recommend this book, especially if you loved the first three as much as I did! July seems so far away...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fast Forward; Author: Juliet Madison; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book opens on model Kelli Crawford out with her friend Selena and boyfriend Grant. She feels like her life is going perfectly the way it's supposed to, and that her boyfriend, Grant, will soon be her fiance. She has a wonderful career going, and the following day she will be turning twenty-five and having a big dinner party with friends and family. All this changes, though, when she goes to bed and wakes up a stranger to her own self, fifty years of age instead of twenty five. Upon a massive freak-out, in walks her supposed husband... William McSnelly, the guy that was a nerd in her high school, and they have two children together with a grandchild on the way. She goes on to find out all about this new life she's been thrown into, all while trying to find her way back. On the way, she finds out some surprising things, not only about the strange new world around her, but herself as well. This book was just what I needed, truly an enjoyable page-turner. Juliet Madison really knows how to create that perfect mix of humor and self-discovery. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happened with Kelli next. The ending, was bittersweet in the way that I just wanted to read more! I honestly can't wait to read more from this author, because if the journeys they contain are half as good this one I know I'll love them just as much. This more than deserved its five star rating!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mafia Girl; Author: Deborah Blumenthal; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: What's in a name? Everything if you have my name." At her exclusive Manhattan high school, seventeen-year-old Gia is the most hated/loved girl in school. Why? Her father doesn't have a boss. He is the boss--the capo di tutti cappi, boss of all bosses. Not that Gia cares. But life gets complicated when she meets a cop she calls "Officer Hottie" and feels a suprising chemistry. Then Vogue magazine wants to feature Gia in a fashion spread about real-life bad girls. On top of this, she's running for class president. Can Gia step out from under her dad's shadow and show everyone there's more to her than "Mafia Girl? This is one of those books that I feel could have gone either way with me, I was either going to love it or hate it. I loved it. Gia was perhaps one of the most enjoyable protagonists I've read in quite a while. This was, in part, because of the style of readability in the book-I felt as if I was reading from a personal blog or diary, I literally couldn't stop reading. Gia's life couldn't be more different from my own, the way her family is constantly at risk of one of her father's rivals retaliating, meaning trying to kill them. Yet, here I was relating to her in so many ways, as she really is just as confused and slightly unsure as the rest of us. Gia goes through so much dealing with living in her father's shadow and always being judged because of that. The thing that makes this story so amazing is that she never gives up, and is never completely resigned to just letting nature take it's course. No, she takes chances not always good, not always bad, but she takes them. Not only was Gia perfectly written into Mafia Girl, but the secondary characters were also very well-developed. Clive, I think, was my favorite. He has just as many demons in his closet as Gia, and yet there he still stands. He is one of the few that does not judge Gia by her last name, and is(like any true friend) always there when she needs him, just as vice versa. The story truly wouldn't have been the same without him. As a whole, Mafia Girl is a book that will change the way you look at the world around you, and to never judge a person simply by their name. This book, I'm not going to lie, had me absolutely bawling in places-in a good way. The emotion this book brought out in me, let's just say it was worth it. So, overall, I cannot wait to read more from Deborah Blumenthal. What's in a name? To me, a name no longer means anything. I believe anyone would benefit from knowing someone like Gia. *I received this book in exchange for an honest review via the publisher/Netgalley. This in no way affected my review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Letters to the Dead; Author: Ava Dellaira; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: It begins as an assignment for English class: Write a letter to a dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain because her sister, May, loved him. And he died young, just like May did. Soon, Laurel has a notebook full of letters to people like Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Amelia Earhart, Heath Ledger, and more; though she never gives a single one of them to her teacher. She writes about starting high school, navigating new friendships, falling in love for the first time, learning to live with her splintering family. And, finally, about the abuse she suffered while May was supposed to be looking out for her. Only then, once Laurel has written down the truth about what happened to herself, can she truly begin to accept what happened to May. And only when Laurel has begun to see her sister as the person she was; lovely and amazing and deeply flawed; can she begin to discover her own path. This book was... so interesting to me. I love the idea, an entire book composed solely of letters to dead people, but was worried about whether or not the author would be able to convey emotion, character progression, and all that good stuff using only that format. Not many people could do this. Ava Dellaira, however, did it with such a beautiful, whimsical air that I felt I was completely enraptured in the story. Page after page was turned, and I felt my heart breaking even more for Laurel, and for her friends and father and Aunt, the more pages I turned. Laurel has been through so much, not only losing her sister but basically her mother as well. I mean, what kind of mother just runs off and leaves the only child she has left? Yes, she lost a daughter, but so did her ex-husband and her other daughter(Laurel, of course)lost a sister. Anyways, besides all of that, Laurel was keeping so many secrets that I'm surprised her poor little head didn't explode. She is just...just such a gem of a character. At times, I find myself starting to be uncertain as to whether or not I liked her, but then I stop and think--considering what she'd been through-- how would I react to similar situations? You know what? I don't really know, because I didn't lose my childhood the way Laurel did. There are times when I had to remind myself: this girl is just fourteen years old! She had such a mature voice and it made her seem years older, then at times she would seem so, so young. To the book as a whole: It had me laughing and crying and smiling and aching for the characters inside it. There literally is a whirlwind of emotion inside each letter, and of the few people she wrote to that I hadn't heard of(I know of most of her letters recipients), it made me want to look them up and learn more about them. This review is so hard to write, as I'm having so much trouble conveying how much I; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mine (Northwest Passage #1); Author: John A. Heldt; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: When I was first contacted by Mr. Heldt for a review, I must say I was rather excited. I've always been a big fan of time travel-type novels, especially those that are well written. Still yet, I had my reserves as it would have been really easy to mess a book like this up. However, I found as I read on that my reservations were completely unwarranted in this case--I found myself looking forward to each and every page. The novel opens on Joel Smith, who, as the synopsis describes, was quite cocky but you could tell even then that he was rather intelligent and, despite all, seemed to have a pretty good heart. He and his friend are on a road trip before finals and graduation and they had stopped at a diner where Joel's friend had left his sunglasses. Instead of going straight back, Joel convinces his friend to let him explore an abandoned mine for "just five minutes." He reluctantly agrees, which sets forth a rather epic chain of events. This is because upon exiting the mine Joel finds himself not in the year 2000, but in 1940's. Having no luck in figuring out how he got there he decides to hop a train to Seattle where a chance meeting gets him a job at the furniture store and has him butting heads with his own grandmother. It also spells trouble, though, when he falls for a woman who's engaged to another. That's all I'm going to say on that, don't want to go giving away the story! As far as the science and history within, I found both spot on. The explanation of how he was able to travel back in time made perfect sense, and the history was spot on! Overall, The Mine is both an adventure story and a love story so epic that it is reminiscent of a Titanic sort of feel, knowing what is coming yet cheering for a happy ending all the same. There are times for tears and times for laughter as we follow Joel has he learns to balance life in the 1940's with two pressing questions. Will he ever get back to the year 2000? If so, will he want to go back? The novel is written as if a close friend is telling you the story and keeps you immersed until the end. I recommend The Mine for readers of almost all ages, the material within is timeless and there is no content within that I would worry about a young teen reading. I, myself, would definitely read more from John Heldt in the future, and I look forward to recommending this novel to others that love time travel novels as much as I do! *I received a copy of this novel for review by the author, but it in no way affected my opinion*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dear Mr. Knightley; Author: Katherine Reay; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Dear Mr. Knightley is a contemporary epistolary novel with a delightful dash of Jane Austen. Samantha Moore survived years of darkness in the foster care system by hiding behind her favorite characters in literature, even adopting their very words. Her fictional friends give her an identity, albeit a borrowed one. But most importantly, they protect her from revealing her true self and encountering more pain. After college, Samantha receives an extraordinary opportunity. The anonymous "Mr. Knightley" offers her a full scholarship to earn her graduate degree at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. The sole condition is that Sam write to Mr. Knightley regularly to keep him apprised of her progress. As Sam's true identity begins to reveal itself through her letters, her heart begins to soften to those around her--a damaged teenager and fellow inhabitant of Grace House, her classmates at Medill, and, most powerfully, successful novelist Alex Powell. But just as Sam finally begins to trust, she learns that Alex has secrets of his own--secrets that, for better or for worse, make it impossible for Sam to hide behind either her characters or her letters. When given the opportunity to review this book I was ecstatic. I've been a lifelong lover of classic literature, and some of my earliest memories are myself curled up with the likes of The Secret Garden, Little Women, and, like Miss Moore, Pride and Prejudice among many, many others. So, when setting out to read this I was hoping I would be able to connect with her character and really get into this novel. At first, I was a little worried as I had trouble forming that connection, because, like is stated throughout the book Sam does have the tendency to live in(and hide behind) her quotes instead of facing reality. Then, though, my feelings changed and I began to really like her. She has been through so much in her life, and though she at times wanted to, she never gave up. She pushed and fought and did what she could to make it in her journalism classes, classes she wasn't too fond of taking in the first place. At times, she may have come off ungrateful, but she wasn't. I relished in this opportunity to join Sam in her letters to "Mr. Knightley" and watch as she grew into a remarkable young woman. She goes through many trials, such as trying to help another foster kid find himself and maybe, just maybe, falling in love with the unexpected(yet, sort of expected) along the way. This book had me turning page after page, scanning letter after letter, and I found that I couldn't get enough. This would make a great book club read, and even has some discussion questions in the back! An astounding debut by Katherine Reay, a woman that made me fall in love with her writing style, which makes me look forward to seeing what she has in store for us next. **I received this book in exchange for an honest review via the publisher through Book Sneeze, but this in; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Summer I Found You; Author: Jolene Perry; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: All they have in common is that they're less than perfect. And all they're looking for is the perfect distraction. Kate's dream boyfriend has just broken up with her and she's still reeling from her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Aidan planned on being a lifer in the army and went to Afghanistan straight out of high school. Now he's a disabled young veteran struggling to embrace his new life. When Kate and Aidan find each other neither one wants to get attached. But could they be right for each other after all? I know, it's kind of funny reading a book with summer in the title in the middle of autumn/almost winter, but I was really anticipating Jolene Perry's The Summer I Found You so I jumped at the opportunity when offered it by the publisher via Netgalley. I've always been a big supporter of those serving our country, and on both my mother and father's side of the family are many veterans that have proudly served our country since long before I was even thought of. So, I on a personal level understand the hardships that are faced with coming back home to us, whether physically injured or not. My family also has a history of diabetes(both type one and two), including my own father. So, because of all this, I felt I was in for a really great read. However, though I did enjoy the novel overall, I found myself to be a bit disappointed in places. To start, I found Kate to be pretty childish. I know this may sound harsh consider what she was going through, but, personally, this is the impression I got. I mean, after a year of taking shots she still has to lie on the floor to do it? Not to mention, she should have definitely had the hang of keeping her blood sugar under control by then and not have those major highs and lows. Quite frankly, if it had been me(and I'm seventeen, as well) my parents would have forced me to have the insulin pump a long time ago. The thing is though, they wouldn't have to, because if I was that irresponsible I would want what is best for my health. Throughout the book, though, you see her change a bit and I feel that she sort of redeems herself, but not totally. She still has some growing up to do, but I think it will come(hypothetically, of course, there's no sequel that I know of). Then there's Aidan/Aiden(spelling changed throughout, a bit bothersome but it's an ARC so acceptable). He was really the saving grace from this being a one or two star book for me. Whereas I wasn't a fan of the way Kate was written, Aidan was truly likable and I found myself rooting for him to find out what he wanted to do with the rest of his life post-Army and to see if he'd finally begin to heal by visiting Pilot's(the man killed in the same accident he lost his arm in)wife-or if he; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Return (Second Coming, #1); Author: Carter Vance; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: When the author of The Return contacted me for a review of his novel I was intrigued. This is, quite frankly, not usually the type of novel I'd read, and though some other reviewers have compared this to The Da Vinci Code, having never read that myself I cannot make that comparison. All I can do is give my opinion on this book in and of itself. To start, you were thrown immediately into the action, without very much of a build up, Geoff finds the book that sets off the whole story on the first page. The book then keeps with that pace the entire length, and I'm just not sure this was a good thing. There are many places within the book that I found myself really enjoying the story line, and the idea itself is a fascinating one. Yet, I truly regret to say that it just did not work for me. Besides the pace, I just didn't find the emotion that I strive to find to make a novel a favorite for me. Mr. Vance certainly has it, "it" being the ability to draw readers in and make them keep reading, and because of this I feel that I would read more from him in the future. It's just in this one, I feel like it could have been twice as long and so much better. All that being said, if you happen to be a fan of this type of novel then by all means do read it, the story that it tells despite the small short-comings is riveting. Although this type of novel isn't usually my thing, and even though there were those parts I didn't like, I cannot say I find myself at all regretting having read it. I honestly look forward to seeing what Carter Vance has in store for us next! **I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review, which in no way affected my opinion.**; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aversion (The Mentalist Series, #1); Author: Kenechi Udogu; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'd been looking forward to reading Aversions ever since the author first contacted me back in November. There was just something intriguing about someone being able to stop someone from making a decision that would affect their life negatively simply by looking them in the eye for a few seconds. First, I must say that my 3 star rating is a very high 3 stars, there was just a few little nitpick-y things that kept this from being a 4 star read for me. I actually really enjoyed viewing life through the main character's eyes. Knowing she was one of the few female Averters out there would probably be pretty stressful and she seemed to handle it well. The speed of the novel I found to also be enjoyable, as one of my biggest pet peeves is when books like this one move way too fast and when the romance in them forms way too quickly. In Aversion this wasn't a problem. In fact, my only real issue with this book is that the side characters' personalities really weren't formed to my liking. I understand that that doesn't really bother most people, but for me I like to get to know the people the main character interacts with. Like I said, though, other than that I loved the book. I enjoyed following along with Gemma on her journey as she discovers her abilities and navigates through life in general. I'd definitely read book two as I simply must know what happens next! *I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the author, which in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sparks; Author: R.S. McCoy; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I'm pretty much always on the lookout for a book that will take me into a new world, and finding a world that is as spellbinding as this one rarely happens. I was quite enchanted with the whole story, and enjoyed watching both Lark and Khea grow from the starving children from Lagodon into strong young adults, with more responsibility and power in their hands than many twice their age. I enjoyed that, though the story was fast-paced in the way that it spans many years, you never felt it was moving too fast as it flowed quite smoothly. I will say I was a bit confused at one point because I was under the impression that Lark started out the book in his fourteenth summer, and then about two years later he was in his fourteenth summer. Although, that could be my mistake. Nonetheless, the world created in Sparks is one I was very happy to be given the opportunity to live in. I found the culture created to be fascinating(and a little chilling, at times) and I found the characters all around to be very well-developed. R.S. McCoy certainly knows how to create a strong background for an even greater novel. To be completely honest, the only thing I regret in reading Sparks is that it ended way too soon! "Everyone in the world has a spark, a light inside that guides them, keeps them alive." I love that line! It sort of has a double meaning, doesn't it? In Sparks, without giving too much away, these "sparks" really are the difference between life and death sometimes. There are moments that will leave you laughing, and a fair few that will leave you deeply saddened, and yet still more(and the novel as a whole), that will leave you simply smiling. I know, myself, that I look forward to finding out what R.S. McCoy has in store for us next, as she has most definitely found herself a lifelong fan in me. The world was so timeless and ageless that I found myself reminded of some childhood favorites. I wholeheartedly recommend! **I received this novel in exchange for an honest review by the author, but this in no way affected my opinion/review.**; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bountiful Blessings Cookbook: Taste and See That the Lord Is Good; Author: Barbour Publishing Inc.; Genres: ; Review: If you love creating in the kitchen, the Bountiful Blessings Cookbook is for you! Featuring hundreds of recipes--for main dishes, sides, desserts, and everything in between--that will surprise and delight for all seasons, this collection includes just the inspiration you need to create one simple dish or even a complete family feast! Ever since I can remember, I've been spending quite a bit of time in the kitchen, both with my mother and my grandmother. The Bountiful Blessings Cookbook, contains many of the recipes I remember from one that my mom and grandmother were in for their church before I was even born. It gives you a great feeling of nostalgia to be able to see all of those old favorites, and several new favorites to boot! Yes, not all of the recipes in this book are the healthiest, but a little comfort food now and then is not a bad thing. Not to mention, many of the recipes within contained suggestions for healthy alternatives. The recipe pages themselves are quite nice. The directions are all clear and concise making the steps easy to follow when trying out a new recipe. The only issue some may have is that the nutrition information is not listed. I didn't see an issue with this, though, as it's mostly a common sense thing based on the ingredients included. Overall, I think my mom and I will get some use out of the recipes in this book, and I will definitely recommend this to any one wanting to go back to their roots for some really good home cooking! **I received this cook book for review from the publisher via Netgalley, but it in no way affected my opinion!**; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Summer of Letting Go; Author: Gae Polisner; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Just when everything seems to be going wrong, hope--and love--can appear in the most unexpected places. Summer has begun, the beach beckons--and Francesca Schnell is going nowhere. Four years ago, Francesca's little brother, Simon, drowned, and Francesca's the one who should have been watching. Now Francesca is about to turn sixteen, but guilt keeps her stuck in the past. Meanwhile, her best friend, Lisette, is moving on--most recently with the boy Francesca wants but can't have. At loose ends, Francesca trails her father, who may be having an affair, to the local country club. There she meets four-year-old Frankie Sky, a little boy who bears an almost eerie resemblance to Simon, and Francesca begins to wonder if it's possible Frankie could be his reincarnation. Knowing Frankie leads Francesca to places she thought she'd never dare to go--and it begins to seem possible to forgive herself, grow up, and even fall in love, whether or not she solves the riddle of Frankie Sky. This book was just so beautiful to me. I'd heard such high praise about Gae Polisner's first book, but have never read it. So, I was sort of going into this one blind as to the the author's writing style. Which, lets face it, can change from book to book anyways. There was this sense of wariness heading in, because this synopsis is one where I felt the novel could truly go either way(I've read a lot of those lately, haven't I?). This one, though, I consider to be a new favorite for me. First, you have Frankie, who from what I could tell is pretty alone in the world. She has a mother who is lost in her own head and obsessed with volunteering at the Drowning Foundation and pretty much ignoring Frankie. Then, you have her dad, who she suspects is cheating on her mother with the woman across the street. Finally, you throw in a best friend that is pretty much ignoring her for the first part of the summer in favor of hanging out with a boyfriend who is far more fit for Frankie in the first place. Yes, she is very much alone, that is until she get's a job as mother's helper to a woman named Brooke and her lovely son, Frankie Sky, who bears a shocking resemblance to Frankie's brother that died in the ocean when she was twelve. Meeting Frankie Sky is where the book really begins to take off for Francesca/Frankie. This small four year old boy really gives Frankie a jump start into finding her way to forgiving herself and moving on to learn that the death of her brother really wasn't her fault. Although, I won't get too much into that as I don't want to give away the story to y'all. I will say that it is a wonderful read, one that will stay with me for a long, long time. The Summer of Letting Go is a new favorite for me and I will most certainly be recommending to anyone and everyone, a cannot-put-down read. I found; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Christmas Town; Author: Elyse Douglas; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was so excited when Elyse Douglas' publicist contacted me and asked me to review The Christmas Town, as I just love reading books about Christmastime during, well, Christmastime. Plus, I'm guessing you all know by now how much I adore a good time travel novel. I honestly can't say this one disappointed. The novel opened on both Megan and Jackie on a plane to Portland that had to make an emergency landing because of weather. Now rushing to get to their destination, Jackie because of spending Christmas with her fiance's family and Megan to spend Christmas with her own family, they find themselves sharing a rental car. A twist of fate in the form of a wrong turn has them crossing a bridge into the 1940's in the middle of World War II. There, they find themselves making new friends and falling in love with two young men about to head off to war after Christmas. As they search for a way to get back to their own time, they begin to find themselves questioning whether or not they actually want to. This was the perfect recipe for a good Christmas read in my opinion. The Christmas Town contained just the right amount of romance, adventure, and good old Christmas magic to keep me turning the pages long into the night. I highly recommend to read on that plane or car ride(if you're not driving!) in to visit family for the holidays, or curled up on Christmas Eve in your own home. If you're anything like me, you're sure to love it! *I received this novel for review by the author through their publicist in exchange for an honest review, but this in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once in a Blue Moon; Author: Ken Christopher Ping; Genres: fiction; Review: So, I'd never reviewed a short story collection before, but have read many. So, when Mr. Ping contacted me for a review, I figured, why not? As a whole, the collection was nice. Not absolutely breathtakingly amazing, but nice. I certainly do not regret reading, but I just feel that there was a little something missing. The first story was probably my favorite, this was the one that seemed to have the most emotion for me, and it had a great build-up and if this was the only story in the collection, it would have been a four star. I like how it shows the differences in the brothers' personalities, but even it did not have an ending that made a whole lot of sense to me. Still my favorite of the collection though. Then, the second story, though sweet, was missing something for me. I think it was the fact that it seemed to be trying too hard to get into the child's frame of mind, and therefore felt fake. The ending though, was absolutely beautiful. The last story, though, was my least favorite. The beginning had a lot of draw and I was expecting something great because of that. But, it sort of fell through for me. So, like I said, the collection as a whole was nice and I can see myself recommending to some people. For me, though, I just couldn't quite get into it. Nonetheless, the writing style flows smoothly and leaves little to be desired in that department, so I feel that was the saving grace in making me like the collection overall. Good for a quick read when your in the mood for a fairy tale-type read! *I received this book for review from the author in exchange for an honest review, but this in no way affected my opinion or review.*; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got This!; Author: Dale Barr; Genres: ; Review: When Dale contacted me for a review I was quite intrigued. A book to help people on their weight loss journeys by providing bite-size daily encouragement, no matter what their weight loss plans might be certainly sounds like a good recipe to get through that first month of full on dieting and exercise, doesn't it? Upon paging through the lovely paperback version, I found myself liking it much more than even what I initially assumed I would. Miss Barr has a no nonsense way of speaking(err... writing) that at the same time makes you feel like you're getting advice from a trusted family member or friend, yes You've Got This! is that conversational. In fact, it's almost like having your own personal cheerleader. Despite the fact that this novel is about weight loss(which some find a taboo subject for some reason), there is just the right amount of humor in the novel to keep a smile on your face even in the most frustrating parts of your journey. Speaking of weight loss, I know that that is what this book is supposed to be about, but in all honesty the encouragements within could really be beneficial to most all, no matter what lifestyle journey you are on. I think perhaps my favorite part of the book, though, is that in including her personal journey in the book, it made the tips and encouragements that much more down-to-earth. So, if you're a just beginning your weight loss journey(or any journey), and are wondering how you're going to keep on track, or maybe you've tried a time or two and had trouble staying on course, I highly recommend You've Got This! In my opinion it's basically a weight loss must have! Also, if you are wanting to start a weight loss regimen but just don't know where to start, Dale informed me that she will soon be releasing a book to help prepare one from scratch, a sort of prequel to this one so you can have your plan and be ready to use the wonderful mindset tools in You've Got This! *I received this book in exchange for an honest review via the author, which in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Reflections of Queen Snow White; Author: David Meredith; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I think it's safe to say that we've all heard the story of the now Queen Snow White, don't you? But, with all those fairy tales and "Happily Ever Afters," do we ever stop to think what happens after the "After?" In David Meredith's lovely story, we get that chance in regards to Snow White and her Charming. He's dead. Has been for a little over a year now, and their daughter Raven is getting married to her own fair Prince. The thing is, though, Snow just can't seem to be anything but in a deep depression. So, in an attempt to get away from everyone she winds up in an old abandoned tower and finds the mirror that almost caused her demise Once Upon A Time. However, this time the mirror helps Snow White as it allows her to reflect and, although she will never not love Charming, it marks the beginning of her moving on and living in the present. I really enjoyed this book, it was well written and I truly felt that it was a great story. Like I said before, no one thinks about what happens After, but Mr. Meredith certainly paints a picture that I can see happening within the world of Snow White. I must say, when contacted by David for a review, this was not what I expected. It was better. I highly recommend for anyone who loved the original tale, or just loves a great book in general. I look forward to seeing what the author writes next! *I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the author, but that in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wayfinding Bible NLT; Author: Doris Rikkers; Genres: non-fiction; Review: This was my first venture into the NLT(New Living Translation) Bible translation, and so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I've always been one to just basically read straight through the Bible when doing personal Bible reading. Yes, I of course follow devotionals and things of that sort, but when holding a Bible in my hands something always prompted me to just read everything in order. So, in paging through the Wayfinding Bible, it truly was an adventure. I found that I actually really enjoyed the readings and the full color maps here and there were beautiful. As far as what route(this Bible's version of a reading plan) I took, I paged through a little bit of each(I plan on going through each route eventually, and posting a review/my thoughts on each route individually). I found them to be well thought out and I loved the way you could look at the top of the page and see where you are at on each route be it Fly-Over, Direct, or Scenic. A feature I found really interesting was the little "side trips" throughout, they were fun and interesting while reading through. There's even a guide that shows how Jesus can be found anywhere in the Bible. I highly recommend this fun Bible for young and old. The size of the text makes it nice and readable and the content is outstanding. Plus, as far as study Bibles go, you cannot beat the price as this one is highly affordable! *I received this Bible for review from Tyndale via their review program, but this in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sword of Damocles; Author: Brian Bern; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: This book was awesomeness, plain and simple. The characters were all well developed and believable, which I will say for the millionth time(it feels like) is one of my big "make or break" pieces on whether or not I find a book enjoyable. The story itself, though really is action packed and has enough twists and turns to really make your head spin. Then there's the technology! It was so believable and thought out. Everything about the story was, as well, I was seriously engrossed in that can-not-put-down way. You will be constantly on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen, the tagline in the synopsis is right failure could cost one life or a hundred million. Will Cade and his sister be able to save the day? I don't want to give away any spoilers. Let's just say Cade and Brooke Knight are a force to be reckoned with, and I cannot wait to see what they have in store for us next! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my review or opinion*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When I’m With You (The Jane Austen Academy Series, #3); Author: Cecilia Gray; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: So, I'm a big Jane Austen fan and I've lately been reading quite a bit of modern retellings as I find I love them just as much because the themes really do carry over well and we all need our Austen "fix" every once and a while. So, I literally did a little happy dance when I found out about a series dedicated to modern retellings of Miss Austen's works. This was the first book I'd read in the Jane Austen Academy series, but I also purchased the first book on Kindle and plan on reading it soon as well. I must say, the author did a wonderful job in making the story her own-- at times I found myself forgetting that this was actually a retelling as the characters were uniquely written and extremely likable(yes, even Izzy!). Kat is set on making it into the movie as an extra, and she does with help from Izzy who is one of the stars. She finds herself forging lots of friendships with not only the stars of the film(Izzy Engel, Josh Wickham--who she is the assistant of on set, and Henry Trenton), but also people like the caterer, and makeup and wardrobe specialists. Each and every character is so well developed that when they leave the set and head to L.A. to finish up you find yourself really missing the little side-characters. To be completely honest, I can't wait to read the rest of the series as this is by far my favorite Northanger Abbey retelling to date. Kat and Henry's relationship, both the ups and the downs, are so beautifully and honestly portrayed that When I'm With You has become an instant favorite. I highly recommend for young teens on up to adults even! *I received this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley, but this in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Year After; Author: Ashley Warner; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: It took me a few days after reading this before I could write this review. In my opinion, that's the sign of something truly amazing-- when you have to take time to process it. It's almost like, in reading something like this, your life will never be the same. Ashley Warner has done something that took so much bravery, I can't even imagine. She's taken her experience, something so terrible, vile, and a million other words such as those, and documented it and turned it into this, the true 'Year After' You follow her through that first year with, as the synopsis says, unflinching honesty. You see as she does her best to move on just going through the motions, finding herself angry at every person but the one who did that most horrible thing to her. Yet, you watch her ups and her downs, and ultimately her triumphs. I cannot praise this memoir enough, one of the best I've read in a long while. Sometimes there's those books that make you feel like there aren't enough "stars" in your rating system to describe how beautiful they are. Mrs. Warner has inspired me so much by writing this, sharing her story. This will stay with me for a long while. I highly recommend, walking in Ashley's shoes by reading this has certainly given me a new outlook on a lot of things. *I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the author. This, however, in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haint She Sweet; Author: Maureen Hardegree; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult; Review: As a quick side-note before I begin my actual review- I just felt it only fair to mention that I had not read the previous three books in series, yes, definitely a major "uh-oh" moment for me. I accidentally requested via Netgalley thinking it was the first book in a seemed-totally-awesome-sounding series. It's actually the fourth. Yeah, my glasses must not of been working that day. I don't know if I've mentioned before, but unless books are stand-alone types(and even then it's iffy) I don't like reading series out of order. I have to say I am so glad I went ahead and read it anyways! I absolutely loved young Heather, she's so sweet if a little hard on her friends at times. She is going through all the motions of being a young teen as she navigates the mysteries of life and high school. The only difference is, where most freshman girls' biggest worries revolve around an invite to Homecoming or perhaps that not-so-great grade in math, our quirky heroine has much bigger problems. Like the ghosts who just won't give her a break(a girl needs to hear her teacher in class-kinda hard when someone's spouting nutritional facts in your ear!). In this installment of the series(which I now must read the rest of), Heather chooses to help a lunch lady move on by changing her and her family's eating habits for the better, and trying to get her high school to improve the food served both at lunch and in the vending machines, but she just can't seem to get her to new-found acquaintance to... how do I put this... See the light(and go for it!). Along the way, she has ups and downs with family and friends(and, sadly, mostly downs in the romance and grades departments), but you see Heather maturing and becoming pretty awesome along the way. Hey, I always try to be nutritionally mindful but this book inspired me to be even more so in its round about way. I highly recommend for anyone from tween on up as I think we can all stand to have a fun, entertaining read every once in a while. Especially one where we can learn a little something! Mrs. Hardegree has found herself a new fan and I plan on buying the rest of the series in the future. *Although I received this book for review from the publisher via Netgalley, it no way affected my opinion represented in this review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Isn't She Lovely (Redemption, #0.5); Author: Lauren Layne; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Can I just start by saying I am so happy I decided to read this! If you're a New Adult fan, or a fan of contemporary twists on classics in general, I think you will be too. Stephanie decides to stay at NYU for the summer, just so she doesn't have to go "home" and spend time with her father, step-mother and step-brother. But when her summer living arrangements fall through, what's a girl to do? Ethan decides to take a class for the summer just to avoid interning at his family's company, because there is no way he wants to spend more time than necessary with his ex-girlfriend or his former best friend. So, when these two are put together to work on a screenplay an unusual arrangement comes into play. Ethan needs someone to keep his mom from pushing his ex on him, and well, Stephanie needs a place to stay. Then, they can use the notes to create their play. After summer is over, they can happily part ways. The only problem is, the fake relationship starts to feel all to real. *Fangirl Dancing* Such an awesome book. I've mentioned before I love modern retellings/remixes of older stories and this one was, as the synopsis stated, an edgy read, one that I couldn't devour fast enough. Stephanie and Ethan's relationship had a real buildup. The way the events take place make sense, and the author has a way of making such a crazy concept an almost logical decision, as in them deciding on the whole charade. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a great read. Those spring/summer months are sneaking up on us and this will make a great beach read! *I received this book for review from the publisher via Netgalley, but this in no way affected my review or opinion*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fall For You (The Jane Austen Academy Series, #1); Author: Cecilia Gray; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Remember a while back, it wasn't too awful long ago, I read the 3rd installment in this series(When I'm With You) which is based on Northanger Abbey. Since I loved it so much, I immediately ran and grabbed this one from Amazon Kindle. It's based off of Pride and Prejudice, and I must say it was, for lack of better terminology, a slam dunk! Okay, we all know the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. It's been done and redone more times than can be counted. So, I kinda sorta wasn't expected something different. You know what I mean? I mean I already knew I loved the way Cecilia Gray writes from When I''m With You, but I still had my reservations. There was no need for such reservations, I found, as this book was just a whole bushel basket full of awesome-juice. Yes, I'm aware that that probably doesn't make sense anywhere else but in my head, but the truth's the truth! One of my absolute favorite parts of this story, I found, was the way that Georgiana got to take on a little bit of a more active role in this book versus the original classic. I liked her spunk, and I know right now that there are only books planned/written based off all of Jane Austen's original novels, but I would love to see one(or at least a novella) for Georgiana. Moving on, Lizzie and Dante were near-perfect modern representations of Elizabeth and Darcy and although I've read a few other really amazing Pride and Prejudice re-imaginings, I know this one will hold a special place in that category for me, and(to be honest) contemporary young adult romance in general for me. The story read as realistic to me, and I found the journalism/school name saving side story to be a wonderful touch. I recommend to any of Miss Austen's fans and again for those who have yet to read the original but would like to start with a lighter introduction. As a side note, I'm starting to really be a big fan of Cecilia Gray and I look forward to reading more from her. I've found out she has a completely original young adult novel I'm definitely hoping read sometime soon!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Innkeeper of Bethlehem–The Story of Santa Claus; Author: Scott Roloff; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I wasn't sure what to think about this book when Mr. Roloff first contacted me. It was an interesting idea, to say the least. Combining both our Christian version of how Christmas came to be with the story of Santa Claus. Although the story was for the most part quite well written, I just couldn't bring myself to love it. It was, however, a good story overall. There were a few little things that bugged me and kept me from loving it, one of which being that the Bible says that Jesus(even as a child!), never sinned, yet there is an instance described in which he disobeys Mary. Despite that, I think this book could definitely be a fun read-a-loud story for families looking to spend time together during the holiday season. I found it, despite the few instances like the one I mentioned, very well thought out.The writing is clear and I feel that there is definitely a place for a story like this. So, again, not a favorite to me but could be very enjoyable to read to an elementary-aged child-- it is certainly different than the usual stories you read revolving around St. Nick! *I received this book for review from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. This in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review*; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kissing Eden (Kissing Eden, #1); Author: T.A. Foster; Genres: romance; Review: Actual Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars Kissing Eden was my first book by T.A. Foster, but after reading it I see many more in my future. Eden's just not having the best day. Her boyfriend dumped her shortly before their spring break trip and when she showed up to check into her room it had already been taken, by him. So, she's forced to check in to the only place available, a little shabby-around-the-edges place(Palm Palace) with a snarky owner named Grey. Yeah, her spring break is not going as planned. I loved this book! Eden and Grey's relationship just forms so naturally and perfectly that I couldn't get enough of them. I love how, even though the book takes place during spring break, you really get to know the locals. There are many ups and downs and keep-you-on-edge moments all racked up in this almost perfect package. I think Kissing Eden would make a perfect beach read! I'm just going to come right out and say that I can't wait to read more from T.A. Foster and already plan on buying London Falling! I highly recommend for fans of New Adult genre and all around awesome romance novels in general! *Although I received this book from Inkslinger PR, this in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edna in the Desert; Author: Maddy Lederman; Genres: young-adult, children, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review* I did not like Edna at first. Not one bit. She was rude, she was selfish, she made me want to literally shake her so hard her brain rewired itself. There's a keyword there: was. She was rude, she was selfish. Was. Edna's also a teenager. Now, I know that's no excuse and if I gave that to my own mama after acting like Edna, that'd probably earn me a big ol slap upside the head. So, not an excuse, but hear me out. She's rebellious and bit of a know it all, she seems to have that "me against the world" way about her. There are times though, even in those early moments, that you see her as what she is. A vulnerable thirteen year old girl responding to the world in the only way she knows how--by acting out. Edna's life takes a drastic turn when her parents are fed up with her latest stunt and load her up in the car on the premise of a nice little day trip which turns into them dropping her off at her grandparents in the middle of the desert. No cell service, no wifi, heck there's not even modern amenities! At first, Edna is absolutely horrified. Needless to say, this is not how she planned to spend her time away from school. Her grandfather basically spends most all his time sitting on the front porch staring off into the distance, but there is a lot more to him than that. I really love how bits and pieces of him unfolded. Then there was Edna's grandmother, Mary. I'm not sure Mary knew quite what to do with a young girl, but that sort of made me like her even more. The thing that really made Edna start to change, though, was 17 year old Johnny. I just wasn't a super big fan of Johnny, but I do like how he made Edna want to be a better person. Whether Edna really becomes a better person or not, well you'll just have to read for yourself. I will say that I highly recommend this book for teens. It's a great little tale about growing up and learning how to be a better you. That may sound cheesy, but that's the best way I can explain it. Either way I really enjoyed this book and I hope you will too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gluttony (The Spider Mushroom Quest, #1); Author: Dawn Marshallsay; Genres: romance; Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this book, and I think many other readers out there will be as well. I absolutely loved it from start to finish--it was a joy to step into Ivy's head! Ivy Slaughter is a half human/half goblin, and therefore has always been treated as "less than" by her fellow goblins, including her own mother. Although she has many goblin-like features, she has an equal amount of human features, too, like the ability to have real feelings and emotions... and the ability to just really not like eating rotting meat like the rest of her family. It doesn't seem like anything is going to change until her grandmother, one of the elder goblins, offers her an opportunity to go on a quest and help each of the people that hold the seven stems of the Spider Mushroom(the eighth still being in the ground). If she completes the quest and drinks the juices from the eight stems together, she will be granted the ability to transform into anything she wants, AKA- full-blooded goblin. But, is that really what she wants? Along the way, she meets Robin, who is constantly trespassing on Trapper land in order to complete his father's map. They decide to team up to complete Ivy's mission. This book was, obviously, a little dark in places, but not in a bad way. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found myself wanting more once I turned that last page. I can't wait for book two! Dawn Marshallsay has certainly got herself an amazing start to a series here, I've never read anything else like it. If you find yourself tired of the same old stories and plot lines, or just want to try something a little different, I highly recommend you check out Gluttony, as it's a choice I don't see anyone regretting! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my opinion or this review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Even Think About It (Don't Even Think About It, #1); Author: Sarah Mlynowski; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book sounded so interesting that I just had to read it and I'm glad I did. I tried to go in with an open mind, because I figured that maybe every base wouldn't be covered as far as being able to hear everyone's thoughts. But, well, once this group of students start hearing thoughts you get to find out what's going on in everyone's head, and I do mean everyone. I'm just going to go right out and say that I was worried this book would be an absolute mess. After all, with as many main characters as Don't Even Think About It has, you'd think that only a few could be well developed, well written characters. But, Sarah Mlynowski hit the ball out of the park with this one. I knew everyone's back story and it all just seemed to really flow together perfectly. I felt that the entire plot(although unlikely, of course) was very believable in the way it was delivered. Most of all though, I felt like I had gone completely insane having never read anything by Sarah Mlynowski before. I definitely need to rectify that! Anyways, overall, I highly recommend you give this book a read because I'm positive you won't be disappointed! *Although I received this book for review from the publisher via Netgalley, this in no way affected my opinion or review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deeper We Fall (Fall and Rise, #1); Author: Chelsea M. Cameron; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Full review to come soon, both here and over at my blog. I really liked this one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Banished Love (Banished Saga, Book 1); Author: Ramona Flightner; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I'm just going to come right out and say it has been a while since I've read a really good historical romance. I love them, I do, but there seems to be some recurring themes in which the ones I've read recently turn out to be the same barn, just with different paint. I was, as you can probably imagine, rather happy to find that Banished Love wasn't that same barn. Clarissa Sullivan is a bit... let's just say clumsy. Leaving the school where she teaches to immigrant girls on a rainy day, she rushes to quickly get to her uncle's store. Ignoring the closed sign(her uncle is always happy to see her), she rushes straight in and runs right into the ladder that Gabriel McLeod is on top of, causing him to fall to the ground with a quite a few injuries. Meeting him sparks Clarissa's journey through social prejudice as she must learn to look past what society, and her own family, think and say and follow her heart. I really loved this! Thanks so much to Ramona Flightner for showing us the world of 1900 Boston through Clarissa's eyes. I absolutely adored her spirit and found this story to be way more than just a romance novel. I recommend for fans of historical romance, or good quality fiction in general. Very descriptive, I always felt like I was right there in the story. It sort of reads like one of your favorite Hallmark movies(anyone who knows me knows how much I love those!). I'm curious to see what's in store for us next from this author. *I received this book to review from the author. However, this in no way affected my review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deeper (Caroline & West, #1); Author: Robin York; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Before reading Deeper by Robin York, I had no idea how wide spread "revenge porn" is. You hear those horror stories all the time of those men(boys in my opinion, no man would do such a thing), who post there ex-girlfriends'/ex-wives'/ex-whatevers' intimate pictures on the internet for all to see with those nasty messages and crude innuendos, but you don't(or at least I didn't) realize how widespread this despicable, non-consensual pornography is. In Deeper, you get to see how a young college student's life is affected when her vengeful ex-boyfriend decides to put photos of her in very intimate positions all over the internet, along with her full name, where she's from, where she goes to school, and all kinds of other private information. This sparks a goal to get all those pictures off the internet to keep her name clean so it doesn't ruin the chance of her eventually having the career she dreams of. Kind of hard, when they keep popping up everywhere. Along the way, the college student(Caroline) develops a close "non" friendship with the guy who lives in the dorm room across from hers, West Leavitt. West has his own set of problems and really shouldn't get involved with Caroline(or so he thinks), but he can't help feeling drawn to her, and can't help punching that low-life ex-boyfriend of Caroline's when he overhears him talking about her with his friends. I really enjoyed the relationship between Caroline and West. The slow build really worked for me as it was so much more realistic than what we've come to expect in any sort of romance related novel, quite refreshing. Keep in mind though, if you do like a faster moving story as far as the relationship goes, that the story is so much more than the romance. Being friends with West really helps Caroline discover that yes those pictures are out there, and sadly they might always be, but they don't define her. I especially enjoyed following along with her as she learns to not blame herself. She did nothing wrong, just like so many other women who've been in her exact position. Trusting someone you love is not a crime, but sadly the way Caroline was treated at times made it out to be that way. I think many would benefit from reading this book, I've come away with so much more knowledge than one would expect from a New Adult Contemporary Romance, because like I said, it's so much more. So, maybe next time you hear about someone getting personal photos(especially one of a sexual nature) leaked on the internet, think twice about judging them because it really can happen to anyone. Even you. Revenge porn needs to be stopped, and I thank Robin York for helping me understand that stuff like this does happen to everyday people. Maybe, just maybe, if enough people gain knowledge of this alarming epidemic of nonconsensual porn, change can happen. To less serious matters, I really loved this book as whole and I cannot wait to read more about Caroline and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain (Rain, #1); Author: Christie Cote; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Actual Rating is 4.5 of 5 Stars--Originally posted on Electively Paige Can I just start by saying oh my goodness? Is that allowed? Round these parts in the bloggersphere I'm sort of in charge(who gave me that power, I'll never know) so I'm going to say it is. I say this a lot, but I really truly mean it this time, based on the synopsis I had no idea what to expect. Nada. Zilch. Not a clue. Something compelled me to want to read it though, that fateful day I was browsing Facebook and there was an author looking for some bloggers for her book cover reveal. "Hmm... That's nice." I thought. Cover reveals are such fun. Then I started to scroll past and then *light bulb* it hit me that, hello, I'm a blogger. So, I commented on her status and the rest is pretty much history. After learning a bit more about the book, I knew I absolutely had to read it, no question. So, after that story that y'all probably don't care about I have to say that I am so beyond happy that I did. I'm going to assume that because the synopsis is vague the fab Christie Cote wants to keep the major plot points hush, hush so I won't go into too much detail but I have to say that based on the few little quotes here and there I was able to see along the way before I read Rain that it is so much more than I thought it was going to be. This book is amazing. Just amazing. The characters are perfect in the way that they are absolutely imperfect which, you know, to me makes them perfect. I think I said perfect enough in that one sentence, don't you? This book instantly became a new favorite for me, and I cannot recommend it enough. Taylor, Kyle and everyone else were just instantly a part of me. I will take the characters in this book with me wherever I go. To me, that's something pretty special when a book just worms its way into your heart and takes root there. So, yes, Rain wasn't what I was expecting. But, what's the fun in reading if it doesn't throw you a few curve balls? From what I understand there are two more books planned and they are most definitely going on my to be read list, and I so hope you add Rain to yours. If you love amazing YA fiction, you will not be disappointed. *I received this book for review as part of this blog tour, but this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time to Retire; Author: Jon Foyt; Genres: ; Review: Actual Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars. I wasn't sure what to think when I got a review request for Time to Retire. First off, it's going to be a long long time before I'm even thinking about retirement, considering I'm only seventeen years old. So, I accepted the request because of exactly that, I didn't want to think I let a good book slip by(and from that synopsis it sounds pretty good, right?) based solely on the matter of an age gap. I can't say I'm disappointed, but I definitely understand that this book really is best read by someone who really is at or near retirement. I must say, though, the story is really engaging and one that I would happily hand to either of my grandparents or even my dad. The characters were pretty well developed and I love the car on the cover(off subject, I know)! The ending was a bit unexpected, and quite amusing. The whole book was pretty amusing, actually, there is just the right amounts of both mystery/suspense and humor to make it an altogether entertaining tale. Although I wouldn't recommend to someone my age or someone college age, I certainly would recommend to, like I said, those who are on the brink of, or are already, retirees. Which, of course, is who the book is targeted for in the first place. I would definitely suggest you head on out and buy this for your parents or grandparents as I truly think they'd enjoy it. *I received this book for review for Mr. Foyt via his publicist. This, however, in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tadeo Turtle; Author: Janis Cox; Genres: children, fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 50 Bazillion out of 5 Turtles. I don't often review children's books on here, but I do work with children almost everyday, so when Janis contacted me for a review I happily accepted. I decided the best way to review a children's book would be to see how a child reacted to it. So, I read this book to a six year old little boy I sometimes watch while his mother is at work. We shall call him J in this review. My own thoughts on reading this book to him was that it seemed to really keep his attention well, and that is saying something because, did I mention, he's a six year old little boy--not much keeps their attention! I found the story well written and I thought the illustrations were adorable. Of course, J's thoughts are the important ones here, so here's what he had to say: I asked him what he thought immediately upon finishing the book. His answer? Perfect! He talked about how he really liked the way it rhymed and that he understood what happened in the book. His favorite part, though, were the "pictures" he loved all the colors on the turtle and liked the way purple was used because "purple isn't just a girl color." So, all in all, I think J really liked this book. Suffice to say, I've had to read it to him about twenty more times since then, and this was just last week! One thing I would like to add is there is a really fun curriculum and nice little projects in the book that I plan on doing with J so I may come back and edit this after trying those out. I highly recommend you look into this book as I found it to be a nice children's book, and like I said, it kept J's attention! Oh, and by the way, as far as the rating: J insisted I use turtles instead of stars and the only possible rating would be 50 bazillion. In his words: It's just that awesome! *I received this book for review from the author. This, however, in no way affected my review or J's.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Score Project: Uncovering the Secrets of the SAT; Author: Debbie Stier; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 3.5/5 Stars I was intrigued by this book, being a teen myself. After much consideration, I decided not to take the ACT or SAT myself, and instead decided to go the Home School-College USA route to plot my degree path(I'm planning on a BA in Early Childhood Education). I did, however, use some online SAT study courses to supplement some of my classes and did my research on the test itself when still considering my options. So I know exactly where Debbie is coming from in being so overwhelmed. She just wants what's best for son and knows that a good score on the SAT can really open some doors. So, in that state of mind, Debbie set out to find which resources are truly the best(I feel it depends on the person) in terms of preparing for the SAT. Along the way, she herself took the test multiple times at multiple different locations all while testing every study material she could get her hands on. Overall, I found this book to be a pretty good read. The thing I liked best, I think, was how honest it read. If I was preparing to take the SAT, this would be a book that I'd be happy to have in my arsenal. So, in that aspect I recommend The Perfect Score Project. I also recommend to those who love a good memoir-type book in general as this read really well and had a nice flow. I think the journey Debbie went on was very admirable and I found it amazing the lengths she went to help her child have the best future possible, despite the naysayers of her project. If Debbie were to release another book, I believe I would be happy to read it! *I received this book for review via the Blogging For Books program, but this in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Revelations (Thera's Eyes, #1); Author: Leia Kiuski; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 3.5 of 5 Stars Beth is going through a pretty rough patch right now. Her parents were killed in a plane crash that put her twin brother in a coma, and that's just the start of the problems she's facing. So, she thinks it's pretty likely that the crash and what it caused are what's causing the extreme nightmares she's been having, ones where she wakes up screaming but can't remember a single second of them. So, yes, a pretty rough patch indeed and like I said, nightmares will seem like a walk in the park compared to what's coming... I really liked this book, which I'm sure some may be confused by considering the 3.5 star rating(still a good rating, I might add!). Here's my thing, there were a few grammatical errors throughout the book, along with incorrect use of words that caused some light confusion occasionally. To be completely honest, this book would have been a 4 or even 4.5 star book for me if not for those. Nonetheless I still really liked the book. The characters, especial Beth, Jake, and Leon, were all well written, and there are some really sweet moments and some really intense ones. I see this book and this series really going places, especially if this first one goes through a nice editing process. Beth seems to be pretty tough, and I feel like she was a pretty strong female character all around, which is often what I look for as I'm tired of women being portrayed as constant damsels in distress. I would certainly recommend this book, as long as you're able to overlook those minor errors. I am anxiously awaiting the release of book two, I just have to know what happens next! *I received this book for review from the author. However, this in no way affected my review or opinion*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Like Moonlight at Low Tide: Sometimes the Current Is the Only Thing that Saves You; Author: Nicole Quigley; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars This book is one of my favorites I've read so far this year! It truly is a coming-of-age type young adult novel that had me turning page after page until there were no pages left to turn and I was rushing to Goodreads to see if there were any other books by Nicole Quigley I could add to my TBR list. I was astonished to find that this was a debut, as I hadn't realized that when I was provided a review copy. I must say, Like Moonlight at Low Tide was a stunning read! The novel begins with Melissa/Missy moving back to her hometown of Anna Maria Island, FL. She hopes to fly under the radar considering the fact that when she lived there back in middle school, she was the constant subject of torment and bullying. She'd been given the nickname "Messy" and was truly convinced she was the ugliest girl in school. Melissa is such a strong character, despite the fact that she has been through quite a lot in her life. Men are in and out of her life because of her mother's failure to commit to any relationship for fear of being the one burned, so she's never really had a father figure. There's just her, her mom, her older brother, and her younger sister. I love the way the author explores bullying and eventually suicide in this book in such an open and honest way. I think that's one of the best way to get people talking about these "taboo" subjects, is to read a book like this. My favorite thing about this novel has to be the way it reads. I honestly felt the entire time like I wasn't reading a book. No, it was like Melissa was sitting beside me in some comfy diner and we were drinking sodas and sharing our life stories. So fresh and original, I already started recommending before I even finished the last page! A fabulous read for teens of all ages, I feel these subjects need to stop being taboo and I will forever be recommending this book. I honestly cannot wait to see what Nicole Quigley has in store for us next and am anxiously awaiting her next book release! *I received this book for review from the publisher via the Booksneeze program. This, however, in no way affected my review or opinion*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trapped; Author: Carrie Grant; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Trapped opens on Emily riding home from a math competition with her mom and younger sisters, and you could tell right away that her mom was not at all happy to be there. Her math competition had been further away then usual, so they weren't used to making the drive. When in the middle of driving through a big tunnel they hear this big tumbling,crashing type noise and the tunnel collapses around them and everyone else in there as well, trapping them inside... I just loved, loved loved this book! You could tell right away by the way she took charge and went to see if the other end of the tunnel was still open that Emily is one smart cookie, and(I've said this time and time again) I love when books have strong female characters, especially YA because these are the type of people you want younger teens looking up to. Emily is truly courageous, yet real at the same time by showing us just how scared she really is in the inside. I loved the twists and turns in this book and all of the little characters were developed wonderfully. It's different than a lot of what's out there right now in young adult literature which is great because, hey, who doesn't love a good mystery/suspense type book? Maybe it's me truly being my mother's daughter but there is nothing like a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and has you biting your bottom lip and cheering on your favorite characters within the story. All the little details in Trapped were so perfectly written that I actual felt like I was there. Why I'm so happy about feeling like I was trapped in a tunnel I'm not sure. But... I am, because books are supposed to take you new and exciting places and even if that means being trapped and running out of water and all these scary things then so be it. This book had a lot more to it than what I thought when I agreed to review it, but I mean that in a good way. I recommend to all fans of young adult literature from young teens on up. Carrie Grant is someone that I can really see becoming a recognized face in the genre, mostly because she really knows how to honestly portray the characters. I feel a lot of times the representation of a teenager in books like these can fall flat and stereotypical and I never felt like that in this book. So, if you're looking for an exciting new page-turner then this is certainly the book for you! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my opinion or review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Steam Ahead (Sea Swept, #1); Author: Valerie Chase; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: **Actual rating 4.5 of 5 Stars** I really loved this book! Georgia Cantwell isn't really sure it's a good idea to go on this cruise with her sorority sisters and the group of fraternity brothers also from her college. After all, one of those frat brothers just dumped her a few weeks earlier after she revealed to him her big family secret. Oh, and that's after he dropped hints that he was going to propose... Ouch! She shows up anyways though, hoping her roomie for the week, Jace, won't notice the fact that she hardly eats a meal, that big family secret is eating her up and making it virtually impossible to keep anything down. Then again, Jace is just a big player only after his next conquest. Or is he? This book was a quick read, and would be perfect for curling up in your favorite reading spot or even on a towel on the beach(or your own cruise!). Georgia is such a great character, and just like us all she's not perfect. She tries to hide from everyone else those parts of her that make her less than perfect(in her eyes), like the fact that her family is broke and the fact that she loves a good zombie book(me too!). I love seeing her progress throughout the story as Jace helps break down the walls that surround her. Oh, and then there is Jace himself. What can I say about Jace McLaren? He's misunderstood, that's for sure. But, Georgia just can't seem to associate the boy that everyone else sees with the one who understands her dreams to travel and her love of art. I was rooting for them almost from the start! I recommend this book for fans of New Adult and Contemporary Romance in general. I believe Georgia and Jace really help each other become the people they're meant to be, all while giving us one heck of a great read along the way. Valerie Chase is certainly an author I'm adding to my watch list and I can't wait for book two! *I received this book for review as part of this blog tour. This in no way affected my review*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wakefield (Mad World, #1); Author: Troy H. Gardner; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: *I was provided a copy of the book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* I was so happy when I heard about this book. Not only did Wakefield sound really unique, it had that spooky undertone just to the synopsis that let me know that when I read it I was going to be in for one heck of a ride. The book begins and gives us a nice, solid backstory that really sets the tone for the whole book, and then along the way you meet the most interesting cast of characters I've ever read about. I feel like it takes a lot to give characters distinct personalities, and to do that with this group must of been even more of a challenge but the authors did it perfectly. I felt, at times, like I was genuinely part of the story and the little twists and turns kept me on edge from start to finish. I've read other reviews and some seem to think that at times Wakefield can go a little slow, but for me the pacing was perfect-it added a nice suspenseful tone that had me anxiously turning pages to get to that wonderfully written conclusion(and looking forward to getting my hands on book two!). Overall, I recommend Wakefield for all readers that like to step out the norm and read something really interesting and just a really good story!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Princess Ever After (Royal Wedding, #2); Author: Rachel Hauck; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Although I haven't read the first book in this series, I knew when I read the synopsis for this one that it was one I was going to love. I love the way the author wrote this book. It was basically perfect in the way it was written. Rachel Hauck handles each part of the plot with grace and in such a believable way that I couldn't stop reading, it would have been a one-sitting read if it hadn't been for me having to do some school work. I enjoyed reading along as Regina and Tanner overcome their obstacles and along the way find love. The book is one I'd recommend to fans of contemporary fiction, and even historical. The author just has that kind of tone to her writing. So, yes I hadn't read the first book in the series, but after reading Princess Ever After I know I will! Plus, lets all admit that cover is gorgeous! I'm not one to judge a book by its cover, but it definitely had me intrigued. Princess Ever After by Rachel Hauck, book two in the Royal Wedding series is a novel that I know I will be rereading in the future! *I received this book for review for this blog tour by Litfuse, but this in no way affected my review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Designated Survivor; Author: J.C. Gatlin; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This short novella has enough action packed suspense to fill a full-length novel and I found it to be a very entertaining read. The Designated Survivor is certainly... different, and I don't mean that in a bad way. I felt like I'd never read something quite like it and I was delighted to find it a very entertaining story. The twists and turns had me on edge and I easily read this book in one setting. Tess is on the run after escaping from prison and hitches a ride from a not-quite-right man who is convinced she's his(dead) wife. That's crazy enough, not to mention the urn in the passenger seat and the body in the trunk. Yes, Tess is in for one crazy ride, and I was happy to ride--er, read along. I recommend for any fan of a quick, suspenseful read that's a little on the quirky side! *I received this book for review from the author, however, this in no way affected my opinion as expressed in this review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pepe: homeless slum kid versus evil wired up president; Author: Robby Charters; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Pepe was an action packed ride that I enjoyed from start to finish. Mr. Charters has a way of creating a near future in exquisite detail, and I felt like that really made the story. Pepe himself was a really well developed character, and the others were reasonably so. AlthoughI would have liked to learn more about a few of them, it didn't take away from the awesome story. I think this book will definitely appeal to the younger teen crowd, and I always like finding books I can recommend to young teen boys as there is just not a lot in that department lately and I have a younger brother myself. Don't get me wrong though, as a seventeen year old girl myself I enjoyed reading Pepe too. Even though it takes place in the future, it reads as sort of ageless which makes the world Robby Charters created all the more interesting. I would certainly read more from him, the way he writes has an almost... what's the right word here... his writing style has an almost soothing tone to it that left me ready to jump right back in every time I put the book down. I think if you were to give Pepe a chance you wouldn't be disappointed! * I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Beyond Time (Morna's Legacy #1); Author: Bethany Claire; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Actual Rating 4.5/5 Stars In case y'all haven't noticed in past reviews I love time travel novels, especially those with romance and just the right dash of suspense. So, when Bethany asked me to read and review Love Beyond Time, well, let's just say I'm glad I didn't scare her off with the fangirling I probably did in that first email. I also don't know if you know this, but I live about 20 minutes away from Glasgow Kentucky, which has this huge Highland Games festival every year celebrating Scottish heritage. So, I'd been looking for a good book that had a nice hint of Scotland flavor to it. This book did not disappoint! Brielle(love that name!) is just an ordinary Kindergarten teacher from Texas, not too adventurous. Her mother, however, convinces her to visit Scotland with her to help with a dig. While there, they discover that there is a secret room in the basement of the castle. Upon finding the room, Bri discovers a portrait that portrays a woman who looks eerily close to her in appearance. When reading the words attached to the portrait she is transported back in time to just shortly before the castle, and those inside it, are set to meet their demise. This is where the story really gets going. I loved Love Beyond Time from start to finish. Bethany Claire certainly knows how to write a book! The description of surroundings, dialogue, etc, all perfect! You learn to love every character and you just can't wait to read more! This book is definitely one of those page-turners, you know the kind where you just need to clear your schedule for an afternoon so you can just devour in one setting? Yeah, one of those. I honestly cannot wait to read more, and I can't wait to start recommending to my reader friends(if you're one of those reading this, you've been forewarned. Don't be surprised if this is Kindle-gifted to you for Easter!). As far as who I'd recommend this too: well, in short, everyone! I would caution against younger teens reading because there is some heat, but for older teens on up this is a perfect read! So, if you're like me and love time travel, romance, and just really well written books, I highly recommend you check Love Beyond Time out! *Although I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affected my opinion or review*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Beyond Reason (Morna's Legacy, #2); Author: Bethany Claire; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: * I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* After reading the first book in this amazing series, though I loved it all the same, my heart ached for Arran and Blaire. There was a lot of chemistry between these two and I knew in my heart of hearts that they should be together. The only problem? Blaire gets transported into the future. Left behind, Arran married another. Now Blaire is back to the 17th century and ready to return to Arran. That plan is slightly altered when she finds out he's married. This storyline immediately pulled me in just as quickly as the first in the series, I was on pins and needles wondering if Arran and Blaire would be able to beat the odds and finally be together. Arran is such a complex character, I both loved him and wanted to grab him by the shoulders and shake some sense into him, and then loved him again.(Tell me, who can't forgive someone with a Scottish accent, yes even in a book!) If you have read the first book in the Morna's Legacy series, I highly recommend you check out this wonderful followup to a series that is fast becoming a favorite!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thimble Down; Author: Pete Prown; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: Actual Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars I have to admit when I first heard about Thimble Down I was a little concerned about whether or not I'd like it. I'm pretty particular about books like this, set in fantasy worlds. Despite that, though, I couldn't not give it a chance because, let's face it, it sounds pretty awesome. A mystery novel meets a hobbit-type world, I mean, what's not to love? I'm happy to say I wasn't disappointed! It takes a certain kind of author to be able to craft a storybook world with such description and I think that Mr. Prown did a great job of this. I found myself submerged in the characters and almost always interested in what happens next. I will say that at times I felt it drag, but not or long. So, overall, I really enjoyed this story and I look forward to reading more from Pete Prown in the future. I honestly don't like a lot of epic-type fantasy, except a few choice favorites like the Hobbit/LOTR and (of course) one of my personal favorites Sparks by R.S. McCoy, but Thimble Down will certainly be a novel that I will look back on and maybe even reread a few times in the future. I recommend to fans of any of the aforementioned books looking for more, or fans of a good mystery!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Immortal Lies; Author: S.L. Gray; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: What can I say about Immortal Lies? I guess I can start by saying it is a seriously awesome book! I love the voice the author creates, truly unique and sarcastic(which I, of course, love!). Tybalt Jones became a favorite character right along with his girlfriend, Vi, a super awesome faerie. I think that's what I loved most about this book, their relationship, it's so unusual these days to find a story with an already established romance and I wasn't sure I would like it, but turns out it was awesomely refreshing. I think that vampire books lately have been given the short straw, so to speak. Many people seem to think they're all the same. I have to say that Immortal Lies, however, is unlike anything I've ever read. I loved every page and had it read within hours of starting it(a perfect companion to help me get through the virus that I thought I'd never shake!). I really liked the hint of mystery in the book, and the way the world was so vividly created. I cannot wait to read more from S.L. Gray and I recommend for anyone who is not afraid to pick up another vampire novel, because this one is unlike any you've read before! *Although I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affected my review or opinion*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hookup List; Author: Dakota Madison; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This book was not what I expected, but I think I love it more because of that. Ana started college and had to leave her boyfriend behind, but they plan on making it work. Then Ana shows up in her Shakespeare class and meets Christopher Knight. He's not like anyone she's ever met, and there's immediate sparks and he feels them too. But, is Ana ready to leave her boyfriend and take a chance on Christopher, or will she just play it safe. Will she even want to take a chance after finding him holding "the Hook-Up list?" Christopher was not what I was expecting. I thought he would turn out to be some sort of "player" based on what the synopsis said but he's not. He's a guy that has been through a lot in terms of love and yet still loves with all of his heart and when he finds himself falling for Ana he's willing to do just about anything to keep her by his side. I highly recommend this, it's a great New Adult read and I think it would be awesome as a beach read! In fact, I've read some awesome beach reads lately and I think I'm going to have to do an ultimate beach read round up on Electively Paige! I think this is a great book and I am definitely going to be watching this author closely as I can't wait to read more from her! * I received a copy of this book for review as part of a blog tour, but this in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire (Alec Kerley and the Monster Hunters Book 2); Author: Douglas Tanner; Genres: ; Review: I could start with a big suspenseful build up before saying how much I like this book, but y'all saw my 4 star rating up there so I'm just going to start by saying how much I loved it! I don't read a whole lot of books that fall under the horror genre, but I also don't like to limit myself based on what genre a book falls under. So, when Mr. Tanner asked me to review Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire and I read that synopsis I absolutely fell in love with the idea of this book, but also felt that it would take a certain type of person to pull this book off and make it different than any other vampire novel on the market. I'm happy to say that Douglas Tanner definitely is that person! For me, I would tentatively describe this as a modern day Dracula for middle schoolers, big time Dracula fans, please don't bash me for saying that. I just feel that the book has a strong readability for those pre-teens/young teens that aren't quite ready for the super scary/too adult horror books that are out there, but still love the genre. There's lots of action and gore, but I feel like the author kept in mind the entire time who his target audience is, yet still made it enjoyable for older teens(like myself) and adults as well. One thing I really loved about this book was the little bits of faith throughout, if you pay attention. Mr. Tanner was also kind enough to give me his description on how his faith came into play, a bit of insight into the series inspiration and why this book is more Inspirational Horror than just plain horror: "Regarding inspirational horror, I actually didn't set out to write it that way. I've loved the old movie monsters since I was a child watching them with my grandfather, and thought it would be fun to write those types of stories for this series. But I've also found that it is literally impossible for me to write anything without incorporating some level of faith into the story. I'd say perhaps I've created a new genre, but then I remember how much faith was a part of the original Dracula novel." Before I wrap up this review, I would like to point out that this is the second book in a series. Although I felt I got on okay reading this before the first book, I recommend that you check that book out first if you'd like to read the series, as there were a few times where I felt I was missing something. Overall, I found myself really enjoying the novel. In fact, I was surprised at how much I did considering I'm not really the target audience. There was just something about it that kept the pages turning and on the edge of my seat. I recommend for middle schoolers on up! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforeseen Heartbeat (Second Chances, #2); Author: Maureen Mayer; Genres: romance; Review: Let me preface this by saying that I have not read Relinquishing Liberty, which is the first book in the series. Unforeseen Heartbeat, however, read so much like a standalone that I never felt like I was missing out. Maddie, our lovely protagonist, doesn't feel like she deserves to have any kind of relationship with men other than friends-with-benefits type deals thanks to a drunken mistake when she was just sixteen years old. She believes that men only want her for one thing, and one thing only:sex. Hunter(cue fan girl swoon) enters the picture after helping her out one night when someone at a party goes too far. He wants Maddie to see that he truly does like her, for her, and not her body. Maddie doesn't want to let him in, she's afraid she'll hurt him. The way she's starting to feel about Hunter, he's not the only one who could end up hurt in the end... I absolutely loved this and it made me for sure know that there WILL be more Maureen Mayer books in my future. I'm friends with the author on Facebook, and she has such a great personality and that really shows through in the character's of Unforeseen Heartbeat. Oftentimes, you read a book like this and it feels a bit...two-dimensional, because the characters aren't fully developed. Whereas here, it was like in 3-D. I really want to hear more about Maddie's brother, and would love if he were to have a book in the future. Someone really seems to have done a number on the poor guy, can't tell you who because I don't do spoilers! Anyways, there are a lot of really great twists in it, one that I NEVER saw coming til right before it happened. So, if I were you, I'd definitely pick up a copy of this book so you can see what I'm talking about! I really love how it all ended. Like I said though, I would love it if Brett got a story! Keep in mind this book is best read by those 18 years or older, but other than that I recommend. *I was gifted a copy of this book by the author, but this in no way affected my opinion or this review*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Provoke Not The Children; Author: Michael W. Anderson; Genres: fiction; Review: Provoke Not the Children is not a type of book I read a lot of, but(as I'm sure you all must know by now) stepping out of my comfort zone is something I do practically all the time. So when I read the synopsis I was more than ready to jump straight on in. It's a speculative fiction, and takes place not too far from now in the future. Chase Stern is a Proxy Review Officer who is plagued by the choices he has made in the past. I found him to be a strongly written character which made this story all the more fascinating. The world, too, that Michael created is equally enthralling. This book was so hard to put down, but in an almost scary way. It really made me stop and think and that is honestly the highest compliment I, myself, can ever give a book. At times, there were these parts where I actually had to stop and read a few paragraphs over not because I couldn't process them, but because I just, well, felt that I needed to read the words over again. This novel would be the perfect one for a nice book discussion or debate because it has the content that is perfect for it. Don't get me wrong, though, that aspect is not the only thing I found myself loving about the story. The entire thing was engaging and I might have been so anxious to turn the page at times that I ended ended up with a paper cut once. This world is such an interesting creation, but one that really has me wondering. Can you imagine what it feels like to pretty much only care about yourself? I honestly cannot. I'm just not built that way. The world that Anderson built, however, has me shivering. I loved the story, and I'm going to be completely honest here and say there are few people that I personally know that I wouldn't recommend it to. So, I recommend you check it out as well! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Urbino unexpectedly; Author: Maria Chiara Marsciani; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 of 5 Stars I was pleasantly surprised by Urbino, Unexpectedly. It had a really nice flow to it, and it read almost as if I was reading a memoir(and y'all know how much I love a good memoir!). The story follows Clara, a twenty-two year old woman who is trying to find her way. About to become her lawyer, the story opens on her preparing to head to a conference, of which she daydreams through most of. Upon leaving, though, she bumps into a man and feels an immediate connection... Like the synopsis states, this truly is a story of the power of love and the need to follow one's one dreams, and I felt almost honored to be able to follow Clara on her journey as she navigated the ups and downs of life. I think that this is definitely a book for fans of chick lit, and it has a definite readability that is sure to span age groups. My favorite thing about this book is the wondrous picture of Italy that is painted on almost every page. The author vividly portrays her birth-country with such detail that I felt as if I was almost there. It's always been a dream of mine to visit Italy, and this book is about as close as I've ever gotten. I've read books based in Italy before, but never one that felt was an honest portrayal, until now. Maria Chiara Marsciani knows how to create breath-taking chapters and have you on edge just a bit as page after page you race to find what happens in Clara's life next. I would recommend for anyone in the market for a good Chick Lit! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Through Clouds; Author: Rajdeep Paulus; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I almost can't write this, to be honest. This book just struck so many cords within me that it makes it difficult to explain how much I loved it. This was a debut, but from reading it I can definitely say that y'all should get familiar with the name Rajdeep Paulus because this book is definitely one I recommend you read! Before I get into the deep stuff, can i just say how much I love the names? Of course, they could be named John and Jane and I'd still love Talia and Lagan. They were just... ahhh so many words to choose from so I'll just say amazing! Talia: Talia. Talia. Talia... There are just so many books out there that talk about abuse. Very few though, paint the portrait so heartbreakingly(is heartbreakingly a word--don't judge me if it's not), so heartbreakingly real. Her father just absolutely sickened me. This book literally had me in an emotional tailspin because I absolutely loved most all the characters, but very few times in my(I'll admit short) life have I ever felt such intense hatred towards a character as I did towards that man. But, I was talking about Talia, so let's get back to that. I've lived a life nothing like Talia. My parents are together, are supportive of me, and have never lifted a hand physically or mentally to hurt me. Yet, Rajdeep Paulus writing is just so... so outstanding that few characters have I related to on such a level. Yes, I know I talk often about books giving me the ability to relate to the character, but Swimming Through Clouds took that to a whole other level. I just couldn't get enough! Then there is, of course, Lagan. What can I say about him? The post-its he continually sends to Talia are just so wonderful, and will forever have me wishing for my own Lagan when I am feeling down. He just kind of worms his way into your heart so quickly you don't even know that he's there until it's too late but to love him, such a wonderful character! Like I mentioned before, this book is a whirlwind of emotions but it is so worth it. the story is amazing and I honestly cannot wait to read another book by Rajdeep Paulus. This one is going into the favorites category, and I forever see it staying there. Both poetic and powerful, Swimming Through Clouds will keep you thinking long after the last page, and ready to open it right up and read it again. *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my review or opinion.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Private Air; Author: Billie Bates; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars I wasn't quite sure what to expect of Private Air by Billie Bates. The lifestyle certainly has it's appeal, but I've never really entertained any dreams of jetting around the world. However, I was more than happy to put myself in Sierra's shoes and immensely enjoyed this book! Sierra didn't really have a lot to lose, she's been estranged from her mother since she was a child, living with her aunt and uncle(whom she's still on good terms with) and joining the Australian Air Force. When her time is up with the Air Force she reluctantly agrees to stay grounded after some convincing from her fiance. That is, until she finds him in the middle of a very compromising situation with a stripper named Arizona. Like I said, not a lot to lose. So, when her best friend lets her know about a dream job opening making a whole lot more money working for a Saudi Prince she jumps at the chance. Along the way though, she finds that the glam life may not be so wonderful. I absolutely loved this book! Although a lot of the actions the main character takes weren't ones I would make myself in that situation, the book was just so well written that she became very relatable. This book read almost like your favorite guilty pleasure and I read it all in one day. There wasn't a single character without their quirks, and that's what makes this book so, well, perfect! I rarely finish a book and look back and think that every single character in it was memorable, but this one is one of the exceptions. Upon finishing this book I found out that there is going to be a sequel, which I am seriously excited about because there is just so much more to this story that needs to be told. I highly recommend for any and all fans of chick-lit or just a good book that doesn't completely focus on the romance! *I received this book for review as part of this blog tour. This, however, in no way affected my opinion or review*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Treacle Mountain (Annie's Story - #1 ); Author: F.W. Pinkerton; Genres: ; Review: Mainly taking place in the Bronx of New York City is the story of seventeen year old Annie, an orphan who strives to help clean up the area she lives in. Now, I know what you're thinking, but not that Orphan Annie! She is, however, just as likable. F.W. Pinkerton did a fantastic job of crafting this story, with those small little twists and the view you get into Annie's head... well that's just wonderfully done. This book is one of those few that you can recommend to a wide array of people. Like Thrillers? Read Treacle Mountain. Like Tear-jerkers? Read this one and I dare you not to cry at least once! A heartbreaking read in it's honesty(so real the characters just leap off the pages) this suspenseful tale should definitely be finding it's way onto your To Be Read List! If you're anything like me you will be rooting for Annie from the start. The life she has lived is just not fair, and to come out on top by still, for the most part, being a good person is just so amazing. I've, of course, never been in Annie's position living on the streets with no place to call home or family to go home to, but I'd like to think that this is a pretty accurate portrayal and the story just has that way of gripping you and not letting go. I know that I'd read more from F.W. Pinkerton, his style of writing is one that I really respond well to. When I read the synopsis of Treacle Mountain I truly did not expect to be swept into the book as much as I was. Yes, I thought I liked the sound of it, but it did no justice for the great read I was in store for. So, next time you're going on a One-Click spree on Amazon, you might want to keep this one in mind! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jonathan’s Locket; Author: Lorraine Carey; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was very excited to read this book, it sounded like it could be a really interesting story, and it certainly was-I just wish it was longer! When I set out to read Jonathan's Locket I didn't realize that it was a novella-type story, but I feel it worked in the book's advantage. Now, I understand that there could have been a lot more to tell, but this would be a perfect book for reluctant preteen or teen readers, especially boys, to jump start them into reading. The characters were all interesting and the story was so...cool. I mean, ghosts and pirates, what more could you ask for? In a way, and as a big Mark Twain fan I feel I have the right to say this, it sort of reminds me of a tale he could have written had he still been alive today. So, saying that I have to applaud Lorraine Carey on her story-weaving skills. She's certainly an author you should keep your eye on! A swashbuckling(always wanted to say that!) tale of two boys from two different times on two different quests aboard a ship, this adventurous story will have you wanting more long after those last few pages are read. Perfect for tweens and young teens, even older teens(like myself) and adults as well. There is a lot to love about this book and it has that feel of a much loved childhood storybook. I recommend for anyone wanting to get into that state of mind, or anyone who just loves a good adventure story! *I received this book for review from the author in exchange for my honest opinion, and that is what I have given*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Guardian and the Keeper of the Magi; Author: Ashland Menshouse; Genres: young-adult; Review: Can I just say how (word that starts with a "d") excited I was to read this book? I mean chupa-freaking-cabras, this author certainly knew the way to this reader's heart. I mean, have I not been ranting to whoever who will listen how I'd like books about supernatural beings that aren't just your run of the mill ones. In fact, my bookish friends are probably pretty tired of hearing about it from me. So, anyways, I was pretty excited to read about how Aubrey and his friends were going to take down a group of Chupacabras. The imagination the author puts in the book is just amazing, so descriptive that it really puts you in the book. There were some bumpy spots-sometimes I felt just a little confused but nothing that took away from the book. I loved reading as the characters interacted, the dialogue was great and the imagery used in places was top notch. I feel like I could read this book over and over and never tire, simply because the author has a seriously good way with words. I would highly recommend this book for anyone fans of supernatural or science fiction type books, especially the young adult crowd. This book is one that you don't want to miss! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold (Kitty Hawk Flying Detective Agency, #1); Author: Iain Reading; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold had me at the part in the synopsis where it states that she's a cross between Amelia Earheart, Nancy Drew and Pippi Longstocking-what could be better than that? . This book is full of adventure, history and imagination, I recommend this book to any middle grade reader on up who wants a great story with lots of cool little twists and turns turns! One thing I really liked about this book is that I actually learned quite a bit, but in a way that didn't seem forceful and more than anything added to the story. This is the first book in a series, and I found it to be great opening! I might go as far as to say that this series has the potential to be an ageless series to the tune of the Nancy Drew books as it really does have that sort of feel to it. Kitty is an interesting character, and there really is never a dull moment when reading about her. She's extremely intelligent, witty, and oh so brave! I think she could make a wonderful role model for young girls, but I also feel that guys will enjoy this story too, with all the adventure! From going to study humpback whales, to being kidnapped by a group of gold thieves this book is action-adventure practically from page one! If you're a fan of adventure, you won't be disappointed! *I received this book for review from the publicist, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ruff and Tumble - Invasion of the Goblin Horde; Author: Royston G. Wood; Genres: ; Review: I knew that this story was for children, but being a dog lover the plot appealed to me--we all know how silly our furry little critters can be! I can certainly see the appeal to children, separated into chapters that each work wonderfully on their own it would be great for a morning story circle or a nightly bedtime story. The illustrations are simple, but still quite clean and detailed and I found myself both smiling and at times laughing at them. Really added to the book! Ruff and Tumble are absolutely adorable little characters! Ruff has got one heck of an imagination, and Tumble(though reluctant) has certainly got an imagination on her as well. It's a very entertaining read even for me, at seventeen, reading all about the adventures these two get into! I highly recommend this book for parents of Elementary age children on up. It's a lovely little book, so much so that I think your only problem will be getting the little ones to sleep if this is their bedtime story because I see many "one more chapter" requests in your future! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where Courage Calls (Return to the Canadian West #1); Author: Janette Oke; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Not sure if I mentioned this before, but I love Janette Oke, absolutely love her! I love her books, the movies that are based off of them, along with the upcoming TV show about this book in particular that I can't wait to see. Beth has been living a pretty sheltered life, but inspired by her aunt, she takes a teaching job in rugged western Canada. You really see her grow throughout the book and she and the other characters are so well developed you find yourself loving all of them dearly. This book had me really wanted to read the series involving Elizabeth, Beth's aunt. I would highly recommend When Courage Calls for fans of historic type fiction, for fans of past Oke novels, or for fans of really, really awesome books in general. This is one that heads to the favorite shelf and I can see being reread time and time again! *I received this book for review for this blog tour, but this in no way affected my review or opinion*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon's Curse (The Dragon and the Scholar #1); Author: H.L. Burke; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So I'm really into books with dragons lately. Just, you know, in case you hadn't noticed. I really loved this one, much more than most even. H.L. Burke is one of those authors that can pack both romance and action into a perfectly wrapped package that will have you ready for more before you've even finished the last page. The characters just really leap off the page, especially Shannon. She seems to have a good head on her shoulders and is just her own person in general, which I really loved about this book. This is just an honestly beautiful story, in fact it reads a lot like a fairy tale of the Princess Bride variety. Okay, it's completely different from the Princess Bride(don't hurt me die-hard fans!), but it has that sort of flow if you know what I mean. I feel like this story would appeal to a wide variety of readers, of most ages from young teens to adults. I also feel like fans of some romance, science fiction/fantasy, and(of course) dragons in general, will really love this book. I really liked the dragon in this book--that's all I'm going to say! I've tried and tried to come up with a way to mention all my favorite parts without giving the story away and I just don't think I can do it so I'll just say this--if you're looking for a great book to read, one with great characters, a well developed setting and a writing style that keeps those pages turning so fast you're at risk of a paper cut then Dragon's Curse is the book for you! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my opinions as expressed in this review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Coal Elf; Author: Maria DeVivo; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: e Coal Elf was a fresh an unique read from the very start and the author has certainly found herself a new fan in me! Ember is a female Coal Elf--one of the few. It wasn't what she expected-- her family is up above living the good life designing the stuff you usually associate elves with, but have you ever stopped to think who handles all the coal that gets handed out the the little boys and girls on the "naughty" list? Yeah, that's the Coal Elves. She has it rough from the beginning of the job, working so hard to prove herself. I found Ember extremely brave, strong, and just an altogether amazing elf to read about. I fell absolutely in love with the story line and I was turning the pages so fast it took no time at all for me to finish the book! Like it says above, Santa is real but this is far from your childhood Christmas tale-- but it sure is a great book. I honestly can't really find anything to really critique about this book. The story line flows perfectly and has you constantly looking forward to what's going to happen next. The author has that sort of "story telling" writing style(if that makes sense) that makes you feel like you're being told an old, forgotten fairy tale. I definitely recommend this book to fans of something different and I look forward to reading more from this author myself! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Between Before and After; Author: Amanda Dick; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: 4.5 of 5 Stars I was so excited going into this book. I follow this author on her Facebook page, and had seen so many amazing teasers that really drew me in. "Three years ago, Danny Morris left behind a gun, a tonne of questions and a gaping hole in the lives of those who loved him. What he didn't leave was a suicide note." Yeah, that's enough to make anyone curious! On the anniversary of his death his friends gather together at his parent's New Zealand beach house. Though this sounds morbid and scary and maybe not something you'd usually read I recommend you give it a shot. All of the characters are dealing with their pain in different ways, and the book truly brought so many emotions out in me. I was a little confused at some points, but that happens when there are so many characters I suppose. I don't feel like it took too much away from the book. I have to say, the writing style of the author so made the book. It feels like Amanda Dick was sitting in front of me telling this story. It flows that smooth. I feel like this is one of those books that needs to be written. It's not just about Danny, it's about the people left in the aftermath. The ones he left behind. Their gut-wrenching, unbearable pain. Their struggle to move on when they are just as lost and confused as when the bullet echoed. This beautiful, heart-wrenching story is one that will stay with me for a long time. To fans of books that make you think, about life, about death, about everything: this is a book you might just fall in love with. *I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Plague; Author: David Kraine; Genres: fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review.* I'm just going to start this by being open and honest, like always. I'm not usually a very big fan of this type of Science Fiction, it's not usually for me. I do read some, just not usually this kind. When I received a request to read this, however, the synopsis intrigued me enough that there was no other answer but to say "Heck Yes!" I'm so glad I did. In other books like this that I have read(I'll admit, there's been very few), the "bad guys" aren't usually human beings, but they sorta are in this book. I found myself immediately swept into reading it. It was a real page-turner type book(my favorite kind!) and had me reading long past midnight. Yes, David Kraine is to blame for me falling asleep during breakfast the next morning--just saying! I honestly could not put it down. I can't really say there were any parts that were slow as I was always ready for the next page(which I think I covered in the whole face to plate breakfast debacle). Another cool thing about this book is that there is a companion comic book series to compliment it. Now, I'm not an expert on comic books, they've never really been quite my cup of tea, but after reading the book and taking a peek at the comic I will say that if you do like comic books it certainly compliments the book perfectly! In fact, I highly recommend both the book and Ezekial #1(the comic). Both are entertaining and(I feel) really unique. All I'm saying is, if you can get a person who's not a big fan of Science Fiction to absolutely fall in love with your book, you are definitely doing something right. So, whether or not you're a fan of the genre, I recommend you check The Plague out as I don't feel you'll be disappointed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Looking for La La; Author: Ellie Campbell; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Sometimes, you just need to read a really good chick lit book. Well, at least I do. One like this book, that it doesn't really matter that you're not the exact target age group because it's just that good--they don't come along too often. I absolutely loved this book! Now, I'm going to be perfectly honest. The reason I decided to read this book was the cover. That's unusual for me, to decide I'm going to read a book before even reading the synopsis. Something about it just jumped out at me, though. So glad it did! Cathy's a homemaker in her 30's, going about her life. Then, her husband receives a love letter signed, mysteriously, with the name La La. That puts a start to an adventure that can only be describes as zany, with lots of funny little lines and mentions of certain children's show characters along the way. It's a can't-put-down type of book, but I feel I must warn you: Don't be drinking anything while reading, unless you want to snort it out your nose. Don't ask why I know this. Just don't. I loved the way each page brought about a new layer of Cathy, and you learn so much about her. It's actually kind of an emotional journey in that way. She's truly a free spirit, and maybe just a little bit kooky. All I can say is, if you love a good chick-lit, you'll love Looking For La La. *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parallel Hearts (Parallel Hearts Trilogy, #1); Author: J.E. Darnbrough; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars Can I just start by saying that I'm so excited to tell y'all about this book? I mean, I thought before I read it that I was going to like it, but as it turns out, I loved it! Anna's whole life is turned upside down when her parents die in a car accident in which her twin sister was apparently thrown from the car into the river below--never to be found. She is filled with an overwhelming sadness, and misses her family so much. Living with her grandmother, she's just taking her days one at a time. While her grandmother is away for a few days, she wakes up to a guy at the end of her bed(who she totally gets a good hit in on--just saying!). As it turns out, her world will never be the same. His name is Aaden Cross and he's from the parallel universe, Everly. Turns out, Anna's family is too, she's a Descendant and she now needs to go back. Then there's this thing with a promise that she so breaks, but I'm not going to give any spoilers. This book was such a wonderful read! Great character descriptions, nice back story and lots of awesome plot twists. While I saw the big surprise reveal coming(no spoilers, remember?), it was still done in a way that really brought the book together. I absolutely loved Aaden and, though he made a few bad decisions, they were all made with a good heart. The world of Everly is not like ours, the rules are different there--they have to be. With such a small population the Descendants do their best to keep everything under control. I truly cannot wait until book two, because I have to know what happens next! J.E. Darnbrough is new on the YA scene, this being her first book, but I have no doubts that this book is different than anything else out there in the genre. I highly recommend for young adult fans! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberty Frye and the Witches of Hessen (Liberty Frye, #1); Author: J.L. McCreedy; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I am always happy to be able to read and review a good middle grade fiction book. While I am past the target age group, I like to read a wide variety of things, and sometimes a book like this is just the ticket. It didn't take me long into reading this book to realize that Liberty Frye and the Witches of Hessen is one of my favorite kinds of books--the ones with strong female characters. Libby may be ten years old, but she has a mind that, to me, reads far beyond her age. Her as the main character creates an absolutely lovely book filled with lots of adventure. Libby's life is not as it seems to be, and she's never really understood why her parents were so overprotective of her. One day, her small town life is in for a big change when her family receives a yellow envelope that whisks her off for Christmas with grandparents in Germany she didn't even knew existed. That is where the story really gets going! I would go so far as to say that Liberty Frye is one of the best middle grade books I've read in a really long time. Right up there as a favorite with Daisy and the Pirates(who I'm doing a character interview with tomorrow), the Harry Potter series, The Spiderwick series and a few other awesome series. I would highly recommend this book for readers of all ages. It has a really good message of bravery and reads really well. To be completely honest, one day(many, many years from now, haha) when I have kids of my own this is a book that I'll read to them. It's that good! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: See How She Runs (The Chronicles of Izzy, #1); Author: Michelle Graves; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Actual Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars I was so ready to read this from the moment I read the synopsis, and it does not do it justice. I love some humor in a book, no matter what it's about I want it at times to make me laugh. For example, The Fault in Our Stars made me cry my eyes out, but it still made me laugh some too. So, I was happy to find that See How She Runs has lots of sarcasm/snark mixed right on in as I felt like it made the characters more real to me. So, for starters, that was one of my favorite parts of the book. I love the pace that this book took on, it all seemed to flow together really well which, of course, sweeps you into the book so much more. The characters were pretty much all, for lack of a better word, awesome. I found myself so lost in Izzy's world that sometimes I had to remind myself to come up for air... and laundry. Darn laundry. I definitely recommend this book if you're looking for something a little bit different than your run of the mill paranormal book since it's been a long time since I've read something with a seer in it, so it was like a breath of fresh for me. I love the fact that Izzy was seriously an awesome heroine, love when authors make their female characters independent! Oh, and there's one more reason for you to read this book-- Kennan. Just... yeah, that's all I have to say. You will so fall in love with that dude. So, if you're looking for your next world to get swept into, I highly recommend you jump head first into this one. At the time I'm writing this post(5/5/14) See How She Runs is currently free on Amazon so what have you got to lose? *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When I Grow Up I Want To Be...a Teacher!; Author: Wigu Publishing; Genres: children; Review: I don't often review children's books, but the WIGU books sounded interesting--a lot like some I remember reading in Elementary School, so I decided to read this and share my thoughts. Young Carlee wants to be a teacher when she grows up, but then her mom is hired as one at the school she goes to. I like how well the book really gets into the mind of a young girl at that age--it's quite clever really. I feel like it's a great book to read with kids as they are exploring career options at a young age. We all know that they are likely going to change their mind a few dozen times about what they want to do, but this book is a great way to get kids thinking about the future. I like how she discovers that there's no reason to worry about her mom being a teacher--her friends think she's a great teacher. In fact, there is a lot packed into this small package. Would make a great afternoon read with young ones, a wonderful bedtime story, and also wonderful for children learning how to read. My favorite thing about the book, however, is the way that she realizes that all of the possible future career paths are taught by a teacher, making her realize how important of a job it really is. *I received this book for review from the publisher, but this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When I Grow Up I Want To Be...in the U.S. Army!; Author: Wigu Publishing; Genres: children; Review: After reading When I Grow Up I Want to Be...A Teacher, I was excited about reading this children's book. When I was young, myself, I was quite fond of reading books involving around career paths. I wanted to be a teacher, a nurse, a vet, a soldier, an author(definitely this one!), and pretty much everything else under the sun. So, I guess what I'm saying is I like books like this because not only do kind of cast a light on different things kids can be when they grow up, they teach a very important lesson along the way: that they can be anything they want to be. That, I feel like, is a priceless lesson. In this book, Jake is assigned a career project in school, and he decides he wants to be a soldier. So, his dad takes him to an Army Surplus Store to see what they can come up with as far as items for his presentation. Along the way, as they are looking around the store, you get to learn more about the U.S. Army, what's involved with being a soldier, and all the different equipment and things of that sort they use. It also talks about the different ranks in the Army. My favorite part of the book, however, was how when he goes to give his speech, he talks about all the sacrifices soldiers make to protect us and our country. There's also this really helpful part in the back that covers all the Army terms throughout the book, which I think is definitely helpful seeing as this book is, of course, for children. Like When I Grow Up I Want to Be... a Teacher, I feel like this would be a perfect book to read with a child in your life, or a perfect book for young readers wanting to think about future career options. Like I said in my review of that book, there is a big chance that kids are going to change their mind many times before settling on a career, I feel like it's a great thing getting them thinking about things like this young. This book is a great kid-friendly introduction into a career in the U.S. Army. *I received this book for review from the publisher, but this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: STUBBORN; Author: Jeanne Arnold; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Avery Ross is sent off on a train from her home in New York to the oil field region of North Dakota, and she is not at all happy about it. Sure, she loves her Aunt Meggie, but she really doesn't want to spend a summer working at her boarding house with all of the rough-around-the-edges oil men. Then, however she meets Gabriel Halden, well technically all the Haldens. Gabriel, however, just might change her mind about, well, everything. I really loved this book! I mean, I thought I was going to like it but it's a bit different than the synopsis led me to believe. I expected Avery to be some sort of spoiled brat or something along those lines. She's actually pretty level-headed, for the most part at least. She's really quite smart, but it seems she's not smart in that annoying better-than-thou way. Then, there's Gabriel. Gabriel is... complicated. He has all of these layers, and this sort of hot and cold attitude. I really didn't know what to think of him. Yet, somehow, he has become one of my favorite fictional characters ever. This does not have anything to do with his awesome southernness and accent(okay, only partially!). I just, don't really know how to explain Gabriel to y'all. I feel like he really didn't want to like(and definitely not love) Avery, and yet I also feel like he liked her almost from the beginning. At only 19, he's been through a lot in his life, and I feel like Jeanne Arnold portrayed his character perfectly. To be honest, I even loved everyone else in the story(almost everyone--no spoilers!). Meggie was an amazing aunt and parental figure to Avery, a whole heck of a lot better than her parents seem to be for her. She's made some... interesting decisions in her life, but I feel like she is way stronger and more level-headed than anyone even gives her credit for. She is loved and respected by pretty much everyone, and no one messes with her. Then those other Halden brothers-- there is got to be some more of a story there! I even really loved the setting of the story, I've heard a lot about the oil fields 'out west' lately. All I'm going to say is if you love a really amazing book that dances the line between young adult and new adult contemporary, then I recommend you check Stubborn out. For me, I know that I will be reading any Jeanne Arnold book I come across. Definitely a new favorite author is this genre! *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Healing Heart (Riverview Series #1); Author: Melissa A. Hanson; Genres: fiction, children, young-adult, romance; Review: **I received this book in exchange for my fair and honest review, but this in no way affects my thoughts or opinion on this book** On the open of this book, you are immediately taken into the story. You read along as the impossible happens to Bailey, as her entire family is ripped from her. Two years later, she's still having nightmares and trying to pick up the pieces. She lives with her aunt, who happens to be her mother's twin, and her uncle. Night after night, the nightmares continue to plague her. There is one bright spot in her life, though: two year old Riley and his mother, who lost her husband in a tragic military accident overseas. Babysitting Riley brings her much joy, and also brings along a chance meeting that changes everything for her. Collin is a senior in high school, and since his mother abandoned their family a few years prior, he's spent lots of time moving around with his father and four year old sister. Settling into life in southern California, he really only allows himself one friend, until a little boy comes running up to play with his sister at the park one day. That's where he meets(officially, at least) Bailey. Immediately upon meeting each other, there is an instant connection between the two. I felt that it read pretty genuine, there are times when it toed the cliche line, but in a pleasant, comfortable way--if that makes sense. I really enjoyed this book, it was a lovely story and I felt one of the more realistic ones I've read as it went on. This couple has their problems, and there are definitely some bumps along the way. You learn a lot about each character, and I would love to read more. In fact, I know this itself is a young adult book, but I think it would be really nice to get a story for Riley's mom, she's been through a lot as well and definitely deserves her shot at happiness. Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to young adult fans, and romance fans alike. There are ups and downs with emotions galore, but the end result will leave a smile on your face. To be honest, the only thing I'm not too fond of about the book is that the ending left me wanting more! Of course, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Bailey was put through something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, and yet through this journey she begins to heal. Great for early teens on up!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daisy and the Pirates (Daisy Tannenbaum #1); Author: J.T. Allen; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review* I think I just have to start by saying I think I might just be Daisy's new number one fan! Going into Daisy and the Pirates I had high hopes just from the review request from J.T., the book's synopsis drew me in because I was in the mood for a nice adventure and, hello, you read the synopsis up there, right? What could be more adventurous than that? Daisy and her family are aboard a boat for a short journey when the ship is ambushed by pirates and the crew thrown overboard with one of the two life boats. Then, a freak storm hits causing the ship to start to sink and the pirates to abandon ship in remaining life boat, leaving Daisy, her family, and the grad student helping Daisy's father out on his archaeological project are stuck with the only light-weight rafts. The story really starts here. I found Daisy to be an extraordinary young girl, she is sharp as a tack and does really well under pressure. She immediately decides to be the one to do the fishing after crafting a spear with her trusty Swiss Army Knife, and I'm thinking everyone on the island is happy that she was an avid reader of National Geographic! This book has a style that makes it really enjoyable to read, it's as if Daisy is either right there in front of you telling you all about her amazing adventure or you are reading directly from the pages of her journal. There is a tad bit of language and some innuendos but I still would recommend this for young teens/tweens with a mature enough mind on up to older teens and adults. It's rare that a book can have a main character so young and yet have the ability to span the age groups. I cannot recommend Daisy enough for your next great adventure story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Energy Room (The Elementum Trinity, #1); Author: Styna Lane; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, young-adult; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review.* I was quite excited to read this book, the synopsis drew me in from the get-go and had me ready to dive headfirst into what promised to be an amazing book. I'm happy to say that the description I listed above doesn't even begin to do the whole book justice! Angie has been trapped in an underground prison her entire life. So, needless to say-she's had it pretty rough. The book immediately draws you in with this plot and I had the hardest time putting it down to head off to work in the garden the morning I was reading it. The thing I loved most about this book is also one of the things that terrifies me the most about it: it's so realistic! Almost every page was believable which is amazing in the way that it really gets you invested in the story and on pins and needles about what's going to happen next. Styna Lane definitely knew what she was doing with this book and was able to craft it with just the right amount of detail that made the pages sort of come to life. Angie has spent her life in this tiny little space constantly monitored with the mere thought of using her abilities literally causing her pain. I just can't imagine something like that and yet I was still able to really connect with her character. I recommend this book for fans of good, fast paced books--ones that really make you think and yet still hold an incredible story. I can't wait to read more from Styna Lane!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bold; Author: Julia Swift; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: Actual Rating: 3.5 of 5 Stars *I received this book for review from the authors, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review* Based purely on the synopsis of this book I wasn't quite sure what I was going to think about this book, it really doesn't do it justice. I didn't have to go very far into the book to realize that. The characters are very believable and realistically written and the writing itself is top notch. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Bold and feel it would be a great book for any teen to read! That is not to say that there weren't a few rough spots: there were. At times I felt like the book just moved a little too fast, not in the actual story progression but in certain scenes. Of course, that might just be for my taste. Other than that I feel that this book surprised me in a good way. I was expecting a lot of cliches and such, sadly that seems to have become a standard in books such as these. Some cliches are great if done correctly. Others-not so much. In Bold, however, I never really saw anything that falls into either of those categories. It's its own story and I can't really describe it any other way besides calling Bold well, bold. Like all books, it's all in the stories you like to read but if you like a nice book centered(basically) around finding yourself and becoming a better you--then this book is definitely for you!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wings of Dragons (The Dragoon Saga, #1); Author: Josh VanBrakle; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affected my review or opinion* I was so happy to hear about The Wings of Dragons because I happen to be a Left myself, although I'm not devil-swawned nor dangerous-- at least I don't think. Insult my family, friends or football team and I might have to change my mind! This book opened with a prologue of sorts, being in the point of view of the main character's mother and showing the death of Iren's father, and we soon find out she died as well. After that we skip to Iren as a teen, and the kingdom's only known left. Which kind of sucks seeing as left-handed people, like stated above, are considered dangerous, devil-spawned people. Not your childhood fairy tale--way better! I'd say this book runs at a medium pace, not too fast not too slow-- you really get a nice look at the setting of the book was perfectly described, I felt that I was there--which I guess I should have been scared about being a Lefty! My favorite was definitely the main, Iren, but the others were well developed as well. Iren was pretty cool, at times he was whiner but he's a teenager and all considered I think he had his reasons! I would recommend this book for teens on up through adults, and I am happy to say that I feel guys would like this book as well, not just girls. There are definitely not enough books targeted towards them so I'm always happy when I find one I can recommend when someone asks for one and recommend this book I will! Like I said before, the pacing is perfect and the author is just really talented! I honestly cannot wait for the second book. Not sure when it's set to release, but y'all should definitely get a jump start on reading this one so you're ready for it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conduit; Author: Angie Martin; Genres: mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: *I received this book via the author in exchange for my honest opinion, but this in no way affected my thoughts expressed in this review. Originally reviewed on Electively Paige* There is so much I loved about Conduit, that I don't even know where to start! I was lucky enough to have attended the Facebook release party for this book a couple of months ago and it immediately drew my attention. I'm a big fan of mystery/thriller type books, and movies too, but it seems there just aren't very many that have caught my attention as of late. Conduit, I knew just from the synopsis was a bit different than what I've read before, so I honestly couldn't wait to start reading it. Emily is a young woman who, together with her best friend Cassie, owns a P.I. company. They work everything from cases with elderly women who suspect their husbands of affairs, to figuring out whether or not someone's faking injuries for workman's comp. Sometimes, though, they work cases with the local police department, where Cassie's uncle(who's like an uncle to Emily) is a detective. He makes the difficult decision to call them on the serial killer case he's working, around the same time that Emily starts getting some pretty mysterious messages, including writing against her will. That is only the beginning. As the murders progress, the messages she receives get stronger and stronger and it is soon made evident that the killer is after Emily herself, and it doesn't look like anything is going to get in his way. Emily is such an amazing character. She's one of my absolute favorites, as y'all know how much I like strong, intelligent female leads. She is headstrong, and doesn't back down easily. Although she is the main character in this book, I have to give props to the side characters. The book would not be the same with Lionel, Barbara, Shawn, Cassie, Jake and the others. They were all so well developed and the interactions between them were carefully and intricately written that at times I might as well have been a psychic myself, listening in on real life conversations. One thing I really loved about this book is that even though there are some pretty intense situations, the author didn't feel the need to use not-so-nice words every few sentences. All I'm saying is, Angie Martin wrote this amazing book and didn't need to drop the f-bomb like she has to meet a quota to get her point across. It's oddly refreshing and I wish more authors in the genre would follow in her footsteps. Then there was David. Our serial killer. It was so scary at times being in his mind. The book was so well written that even though it switches the point of views quite often, as is a big part of this genre lately, Angie Martin managed to craft Conduit so seamlessly that the chapters would end perfectly enough to flow right on into the next character's head. I read Conduit mostly on a lazy afternoon where; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of Me; Author: Carrigan Richards; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Some books just really know how to tug at the heartstrings, to take you on a reading journey you will never forget. Pieces of Me is one of those books! This book turned me into an emotional yo-yo. I was rooting for Corinne the entire time and I must say that I connected with this character on such a deep level, I felt like I could understand her every thought and action when I put myself in her place. I was already a big fan of Carrigan's from her YA paranormal series, but this just made my love of her writing magnify. It takes a great amount of talent to cross genres so wonderfully and to write a truly amazing story both times around. I cannot wait to read more from this author, and I hope she explores her YA Contemporary side again soon. A must read for not only fans of the genre, but fans of a good, emotionally fulfilling story in general.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Burning Stars (Elemental Enchanters #2); Author: Carrigan Richards; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, romance; Review: *Though I received a pre-release review copy of this book for review, I purchased my own Kindle copy. Either way, this in no way affects my thoughts as expressed in this review.* So, after reading the first book in this series I could not wait to read more! I just knew there was more to the story and was looking forward to seeing where Ava's journey would take us next. This book, I have to say, was even better than the first. I was pretty busy around the time I read this, or I would have definitely read this all in one sitting. The book just... flows so well that I honestly was on the edge of my seat just waiting for the next page before I even finished the one I was on. Carrigan Richards has one of those unique voices to her books that truly put you in the story. Ava, to me, is an extremely easy character to relate to. Though her actions are sometimes questionable to the other members of her coven, the voice Carrigan created for her just made me feel like in the situations she was in I would do the exact same thing. Then, there's the cliffhangers. Let's just say I may have gave my bookish best friend the silent treatment after reading this one. I cannot wait to read book three! If you've read Under A Blood Moon then I recommend you pick up this book right away, you won't regret it. If you haven't read UABM, well, what are you waiting for? Both books are some of the best paranormal books I've read in a while. So, if you are looking for your next great book to get lost in, give these a chance!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under a Blood Moon (Elemental Enchanters #1); Author: Carrigan Richards; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: Actual Rating 4.5 of 5 Stars So, before starting Under A Blood Moon, I figured that yes, it was going to be a good book(wouldn't read it if I didn't think so), but I didn't think that it would be absolutely amazing. I was taken by surprise, though, by how much I got swept up in this story. I feel like one of my favorite parts of the story is that the main character and her five closest friends all start out knowing that they are Enchanters, which is kind of outside the norm, and was a pleasant surprise to me. Ava Hannigan is an Elemental Enchanter, which is a rare type of Enchanter and one that tends to be more powerful. Ava's element is water, which gives her the ability to breathe underneath it, and the other five members of her coven control the other main elements. Having been a part of this particular group since she was seven, and all the others pairing up she feels that she should stay with Thomas, her long time boyfriend and Fire Elemental Enchanter, even has he continues to be possessive and basically abusive, and even though she is in love with Peter, a human. I absolutely could not put this down! You watch as Ava slowly but surely becomes more defiant and starts to realize that what she wants is important too, even as she pushes Peter away for his own safety. I don't want to give spoilers, but I have to say that I really loved their relationship. Peter reacted honestly throughout the book. Even though he had feelings for Ava, he didn't let that get in the way when he felt he needed to say something. Not only did I enjoy Ava and Peter, but I feel like the other members of the story were well developed as well. I don't want to name names, but even the characters who were pretty much "bad guys" were so enjoyable to read about, because I feel like even they had many layers, and it didn't all read as black and white, if that makes sense. I would definitely recommend this book for fans of young adult paranormal-type books, especially if you enjoy something a little different. Book two of this series comes out in July and it's already on my Goodreads TBR List. In fact, this author also has a contemporary story that I've promptly "one-clicked." There is just something about the way she writes that kept me turning pages as fast as my Kindle could keep up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature Girl: A Guide to Caring for God's Creation; Author: Karen Whiting; Genres: non-fiction; Review: I was so excited when I was asked to review this book. I know I'm a little older than the target age group, but that's never stopped me before. I have to say, I loved everything about this book, and it's one I would happily hand this to any one of my young cousins, or my own future daughter(s). There is so much fun packed in this book that it's funny how you don't realize your learning anything until you look back afterwards. There are wonderful bits of Scripture throughout that kept a smile on my face, not to mention cool little crafts and earth-friendly recipes that made the book really interactive. I like the way that each chapter covers a different topic, that way it's not overwhelming and you can really drink it all in. This is own of those books that really is for the mind, the body and the soul. I feel like ever young girl could benefit from having a copy of this book, it focuses not only on protecting and preserving the earth, but on being yourself and being confident in yourself. I highly recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MURDERED (Click Your Poison, #2); Author: James Schannep; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: I've always love those choose-your-own adventure type games, so I was so excited when I learned about a book themed around it. I loved the mystery aspect and the fact that you got to make the choices as you worked towards finding out what's going on. I love books like these because even the most reluctant reader I feel would find it enjoyable, it's sort of like a game in that way. You really have to kind of have a strategy and know what you're doing. There are little twists throughout and it makes that much more interesting. It says that there are 3 story lines and 50 possible endings. Now, I haven't played 50 times, but I've read through several and it has yet to get boring to me. I try to always go a different route and it makes for really fun few minutes here or there. I would highly recommend this 2nd book in the Click Your Poison series to anyone who really enjoys a good book, but also a fun game. I'd almost see this as being a fun thing to do as a group: go around a circle and each person take a turn making a choice, it'd be really interesting to see how that read-through would turn out!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prophecy; Author: Stephen H. King; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult; Review: *I received this book from the author in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* As always when I accept a review request, I went into this book thinking I was going to like it. It was a little different than what I usually read, but in a good way considering I'm always searching for something a bit different. I LOVED Alyssa's character. Her whole life is flipped upside down and she sort of takes it in stride while the rest of us would, honestly, be curled up in the corner rocking back and forth like a baby in a cradle. I also really liked how she had a sort of "southern" layer to her, reminds me of well, me, in that sense. Another thing I found really cool was the society. The King and Queen aren't married in this story, instead they are allowed to choose who they're with, which is definitely unique in these type of books. Every little character made an impact in the story, at least from my perspective. Alyssa is swept into this whole new world, basically, and she doesn't really know what to expect. Everything is different, and even more so for her as she is being groomed to take over the throne. There is just so much going on in this book that I could not put it down, it's actually a decent sized book, but I devoured in about two sittings. The Queen's daughter's strive to make Alyssa's life a living nightmare, all while real life danger looms in the shadows, and attempts are even made on her life. I must say, this book is truly extraordinary in the world that King creates, and I honestly cannot wait to see what he crafts next. I could go on and on telling you all the things I absolutely love about this book, but I'll make it easy and say if you love a good fantasy-type book then definitely pick this one up. Odds are, you'll be as swept up in this new world as I was.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prophecy of Arcadia (Arcadian Wars, #1); Author: M.H. Soars; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Don't you just love a really good book? One that goes at the perfect speed, gives you time to fall in love with the characters and brings a big ol' smile to your face? I do. So, in reading this book, I was so happy to find that. The characters were easy to connect to, and I found this to be a really fun read! I cannot wait to see what happens next in this series. One thing I really, truly, loved about this book was the fact that it really didn't throw all the information at you at once. You know the books that do that? The ones that just seem to stuff the details down your throat all at once without giving you time to swallow? This one wasn't one of those. In a way, I think that the way that M.H. Soars wrote this book, in that nice, steady pacing, will make the book stay with me for a long time. One thing I should point out, there are sort of three main characters, so for those who don't like multiple POV's this may not be for you. However, I felt like the story wouldn't have been the same without it. It really made the story unfold perfectly, and I cannot wait to see what M.H. does with the next book. If you love a good paranormal/scifi/fantasy book, The Prophecy of Arcadia might just be for you! *I received this book for review from the author. This in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Blessed Blade: Wielders Saga: Book 1; Author: Jason Gallaway; Genres: ; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affected my thoughts as expressed in this review* I'm just going to preface this by saying that I didn't know what to expect of this book. I rarely do, but in this case I was really hoping for a wonderfully written book. I love Christian Fiction, but lately I just hadn't been able to find a good one, except for contemporary romance. So, to say I was excited when I heard about this book is an understatement. Still yet, when you take on a new book by a newly published author, one where you will be the first person to leave a review, to let your thoughts about this book be heard to anyone who reads this blog or the thousands, maybe millions, of people who visit Amazon or Goodreads is a lot of pressure. I, of course, wanted to like it, but I was afraid I would not. I am so happy to say I fell in love with this novel from the beginning! Jason Gallaway is what I like to call a story-teller. He beautifully crafted the words in this book as he carefully wove throughout messages of faith in such a lovely and non-pushy way. Throughout this book I was just absolutely enamored by the words on the pages. In fact, I can't even call this one a page-turner, because I honestly was so engrossed I don't even remember turning them. One minute I was on page five and it seemed like the next I was closing the book with a huge smile on my face. This is one of my absolute favorite parts about being a book blogger, a discovery such as this one. When I received this review request I'll admit that as amazing as this book sounded I was wary, but Mr. Gallaway asked me for :"TRUTH; unabashed, unrelenting truth," and I felt it was only fair to give it to him. The truth is, I love this book. All who read my blog know by now that I don't give that little 5 star rating to every book I like. It has to have something, some quality, that makes it stand out to me. You know, that has me thinking about it after I put it down, a book that you just know you will reread over and over. To me, The Blessed Blade is one of those books. I highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prey of Desire; Author: J.C. Gatlin; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affects my thoughts as expressed in this review* I was so excited to read this book! I have been a big fan of Mr. Gatlin since, not very long ago actually, I read his amazing novella. So, when I found out he had another book out I jumped at the chance to read it! A prologue opens this book and from the first page I was hooked. JC just has a way with words, let me tell you. This book will make your head spin. I was constantly on the edge of my seat. I could not put it down. You will have so many guesses as to how the book will end but you will not see the ending coming. I absolutely loved it. If you are a lover of fantastic action-packed thrillers that make you think, ones that really make your mind work over time, well this is the book for you. I considered myself a fan of this author from the first few pages of The Designated Survivor but reading Prey of Desire cemented it. He has definitely gone on my auto-read list and I cannot wait to see what he has in store for us next!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Psycho Inside Me; Author: Bonnie R. Paulson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affects my thoughts expressed below* Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars When starting this book, I thought it sounded amazing. I was a little nervous though, I'd never read anything like it so I was worried about whether or not I would enjoy it. From the first few pages, I was immediately hooked. I listened almost constantly(I read the audiobook version) and let me tell you this is not a book I recommend for a bedtime story(and i mean that in a good way)! I loved Cassie's character. Even though I really cannot relate to her as far as experiences, I found myself somehow doing just that. With every kill, every scene really, I was constantly on edge. Scared for her more-so than for her victims. It's almost scary, actually, how much the fact that she was killing people didn't really bother me. She was taking out scum, and yes it's wrong to kill period, but I had a hard time faulting her. Deegan I also liked. He is always there for Cassie whenever she needs him, from that first kill on. At the same time, though, to keep them both safe outside of killing he keeps his distance. Like Cassie, this character is perfectly crafted by the author and I just couldn't get enough of both of them in this book! Seeing as I read(well, listened to) the audiobook version of this book, I have to say the narrator did an outstanding job! She really sold the story for me, too. Her voice was the perfect one to represent Cassie and I feel like she just really knew what she was doing. The book itself was already an amazing yet chilling read, but the narrator really magnified it. So, overall, I have to say I highly recommend this book. Whether you read the book or listen to the audiobook Psycho Inside Me is a wonderful story. Just remember what I said, and maybe try not to read it right before you go to sleep!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Down (Breaking #1); Author: Calista Smith; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* I was so excited when I was invited to be a part of this blog tour! I had been wanting to read Breaking Down for such a long time and for one reason or another, I hadn't gotten to. There was just something about it that drew me to it, and I knew I had to read it when I had a lot of free time because I had a feeling that it was going to be one of those "have to read in one sitting" books, I'm sure y'all know what I'm talking about, right? Well, I was definitely right! I could not put it down. I absolutely loved Rocky! She was such a strong character, although at times when(no spoilers, but) misunderstandings or things along those lines occurred I just wanted to Gibbs slap her upside the head and be like "girl, come on now! Get it together!" She goes through a lot before and during this book, and I feel like she is really brave person. She is lucky, I have to say, to have a friend like Natalia. She's always there when she needs her, and, quite frankly, helps her keep her head on straight. Then there is Dante. What is there to be said of Dante? Like Rocky I absolutely love him but, again like Rocky, sometimes he needs a little sense knocked into him. It seems like the word conspires to keep those two apart, yet all throughout the book you can't help but root for them. I'm not going to give anything away, but darn it I'm anxious for the sequel! There is a huge cliffhanger type ending that has me ready to read Breaking Away right now. Like, right now. I definitely recommend this book, it's a new favorite!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway; Author: Renee Donne; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the publisher, this in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* I love a good historical romance, and this one sounded right up my alley. I read it all in one setting, though it was a shorter book than anticipated I will say. However, in this short book Renee Donne packed an amazing story. You really feel for Marianne as she escapes her stepfather and the hand she was promised too and heads west. You, too, become taken with the intriguing cowboy who saves her life more than once, and are rooting for them all the way. I will not give spoilers here, but I will say this: if you like a quick, read full of western-y romance and a bit of adventure, this book is for you. I loved it and can't wait to read more by the author!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: With Every Breath (Sea Swept, #2); Author: Valerie Chase; Genres: romance; Review: *I received this book for review as part of this blog tour. This in no way affected my review* I was so excited when I heard Valerie Chase had written a companion story to one of my favorite books so far this year, and I couldn't wait to dive right in! I think it's only fair to say that though I really liked the first book, I liked this one even more! The book just pulled me in, almost from the first page. After losing her sister, Yasmin takes a job on a cruise line as photographer where she meets West, her boss who, though he's pretty much a jerk, she can't help feeling attracted to. Spoiler free zone here, but I will say that after these two begin digging deeper the realize that they both had some preconceived notions about each other that aren't all that true, and you see a romance start to blossom between them. I was constantly on edge as I wondered whether or not West and Yasmin would be able pull through and come out on top, or if they would go their separate way at the end of the cruise term. Valerie Chase is fast becoming an author I know I can rely on for a really great book that feels realistic and allows you to step into the characters' shoes and enjoy the story. If you are looking for a really great read, for the beach, your own cruise, or otherwise, I recommend you grab a copy of With Every Breath and be prepared to read until the last page as you're not going to be able to put it down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Shirt: A Boundary Waters Memoir; Author: Jim Landwehr; Genres: non-fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affects my thoughts as expressed in this review* So, as you all know, I'm a big fan of memoirs. So, I was really excited to dive right into Jim Landwehr's story and I'm happy to report I was not disappointed. I absolutely loved reading all about the adventures in this book. I found every page to be both heartfelt and also kind of humorous. Jim has one of those personalities, the ones where I'm sure in person you could just sit and listen to him talk all day and he has just the right talent with the written word that that same personality flows across the page. It makes you sit and read all day, as if you are standing there listening to him tell you his stories. I do so hope that Mr Landwehr continues to write more books after this memoir because I would love to hear more of his story, or to see how how well he can craft a work of fiction. From what I saw in this book, I feel like he would be great at it! I highly recommend this book for lover of memoirs and laugh-out-loud yet heart filled stories in general!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirits; Author: R.S. McCoy; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, young-adult; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affects my thoughts as expressed in this review* After how big a fan I was of the first book in this series, it's no question that I was excited to read Spirits. RS McCoy knows how to tell a story, to create a world that you happily get lost in, I've said this before but I just have to restate it. Spirits was no different than Sparks in that aspect. I found myself reading page after page of this book absolutely devouring it. There were little surprises here and there that I did not see coming. My favorite part? The opening lines I have to say. Pulled me right back into Lark's mind and set the tone for the book. It had been several, several months since I had read Sparks(okay, I snuck a reread of it, so about 3 months) and yet I was able to step right back into this world so seamlessly. I would like to say that the author's writing style or flow or whatever you want to call it was just as good in this book as it was in the first, but I can't. That's because it was better. I highly recommend you go out right now and get yourself a copy of both Sparks and Spirits. You won't be disappointed. These timeless books will grab hold of your thoughts long after you've read them. I cannot talk about them enough! These are honestly gems of the indie/self publishing industry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitty Hawk and the Hunt for Hemingway's Ghost (Kitty Hawk Flying Detective Agency, #2); Author: Iain Reading; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: *I received this book for review from the author's publicist but this in no way affects my thoughts as expressed in this review* It's very rare these days when I can say that a second book in a series is as good as the first. With Kitty Hawk and the Hunt for Hemingway's Ghost I can happily call it an exception. I just love this series so far! I am far past the age middle grade books are written for, seeing as I will be turning 18 in September, and yet it seems to me like this book really isn't just written for that crowd. The Kitty Hawk books are some of the rare ones in that they are good, clean and fun to read no matter the age. Whether it's reading a bit each night to a little one who can't yet handle chapter books themselves, to middle schoolers still discovering a love of reading(and to help reluctant readers develop one) all the way up to me a girl in my late teens. I just love Kitty Hawk, even more so now than in the first book. The characters Mr Reading creates are all fun and approachable. These books truly belong on the shelves of young readers, I cannot rave about them enough. People ask me sometimes why I still occasional choose to read middle grade and I always say "why not?" without really thinking about it. Now that I really am sitting here and writing this review I have to say I have an idea. I've never really been a person to take genre into consideration anyways. If it sounds good, I'll read it. Looking at middle grade as a whole, though, I think it's because there's just not much stress in trying to conform to what's popular. Despite highly successful books like the Percy Jackson series and the Harry Potter series you just really don't see a whole, whole lot of middle grade. So, it's always different every time. The characters sit at that age that is just really fun to read about. Kitty Hawk has to be one of the greatest characters I can recommend a young girl(or boy!) to read about right up there with Daisy from Daisy and the Pirates. She knows what she wants and she goes for it. She's a highly intelligent young girl and she doesn't let anyone stomp on her dreams, whatever they may be. I have a strong feeling that one day(as far in the future as this may be)when I have my own children, the entire Kitty Hawk series will be one of the series that graces their bookshelves. Over all, I recommend these books for kids of any age looking for a great read. These books are fun, educational and just put a big ol' smile on your face and have you ready for the next one. Love Kitty Hawk!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Summer We Fell; Author: Amber Garza; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: *I received this book for review from the author/publicist. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed below.* Without preamble I have to say that I just love the cover for this book. So sweet! Now, to the part you all are actually here for: my thoughts(or at least that's what I tell myself!) This book really surprised me. I expected it to be good, of course, but I didn't really expect much more than a nice, sweet little story. I didn't expect it to be a book that pull me in and tug at the heartstrings, to make me fall head over heels for the characters as I put myself in the main characters'(dual POV) shoes. This book is one that I see has huge reread potential, and I think that really has to do with the personalities these characters had. They weren't what I like to call cookie-cutter and the story just really made me want more - In a good way. Amber Garza has got herself a new fan!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tunnelville (Mad World, #2); Author: Troy H. Gardner; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult; Review: *I received this book for review from one of the authors, but this in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review.* Before I start talking about how awesome this book was, I feel it fair to say that this is the second book in the series. Though I will not give spoilers of this book, there is a chance if you haven't read the first book I might provide spoilers of it. Just thought I'd let y'all know. Picking up where Wakefield left off, Astrid and the rest of the Wakefield crew are on the run and dealing with the fallout from escaping. They soon find out, though, that Dr. Lycen might not be their only threat. I was so excited to read this book after having read the first! Something about this series just pulls me right in, and I can't recommend it enough. It's not a type of story you read every day but it's one that I just couldn't put down. All I can say is I can't wait for book 3! If you read and loved Wakefield as much as I did, I recommend you grab a copy of Tunnelville now and dive back into the story! As for me, I'm going to go start in on reading Perfection, book 3 in the series. I'm guessing after y'all finish Tunnelville you'll be ready for it too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daughter of Hope (The Siaris Quartet, #1); Author: Joanna Fay; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I honestly wasn't too sure about this book, but something prompted me to read it, so I did. There were parts where I at times got a bit confused, but overall I felt like it was a great story. I loved all the characters and felt that they were well thought out and unique. I highly recommend this book for lovers of action-packed stories! It is one that I very much enjoyed and even a few days later I find myself pondering upon different scenes within the book. To be completely honest, one of my favorite things about the book were the names. So interesting, and definitely not ones you hear everyday. If you're looking for a good book to read, give this a shot!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Conall Christmas (Morna's Legacy, #2.5); Author: Bethany Claire; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affects my thoughts as expressed in this review* I just have to say, I absolutely love that Adelle got a story! The side characters in this series in both previous books(and this one too, of course) were so strong, that I already had grown to know Adelle and was so happy to dive into her story. It was set at Christmastime, which I loved. Who doesn't love Christmas in July(okay, August), after all? Even though this is a novella, it packs as much punch of any of Bethany's full-length novels, and that's saying something! All I can say is, this got me so excited for the next book and made me wish that it was Christmastime again in the real world. After all, Christmas is a magical time of year and this was a magically beautiful story!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Beyond Hope (Morna's Legacy, #3); Author: Bethany Claire; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author. This in no way affects my thoughts as expressed in this review* Hello McMillan clan! This book took me completely by surprise. It had the same great writing style of the first two full lengths and the novella, but this author's ability to create amazing, unique characters never ceases to amaze me! Mitsy is what my grandfather would have called a little spitfire. She's slightly opinionated, but you can tell that she has a good heart. Not believing Bri can travel back in time, Mitsy takes a little trip to Scotland to clear her head. She's kind of forced to believe the her, however, when she herself is transported back in time! Bethany just has that ability to not only put you in the mind of the characters, but the heart. You sort of feel what they feel, and so you're rooting for them the whole way. I cannot wait to see what she cooks up with the next book in the series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Overcomes; Author: Angela Schroeder; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the publisher. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* Having loved every single Anaiah Press title I've read to date, they've truly become a publisher I can trust, and this book sounded like something that was right up my alley. I'm one of those people who loves a good opposite sides of the tracks romance book, and this was definitely one of those! Arabella is such a wonderful character, I love her strength and the way that she seems to always put everyone else first. Then there's Jeremy, I like the way he's not quite what everyone perceives him has, and that there actually was more under the surface. Both of these have, like the synopsis says, these doubts about each other. Arabella isn't quite ready to trust Jeremy, and Jeremy isn't so sure he can handle the weight of this single mom's past. Does it work out? Well, that's for me to know and you to read about! I enjoyed most every page of this book. The story was consistent and I loved the characters. Many times - though, like I said, I love them - romances about people from "different worlds" can kind of fall through for me. They aren't as realistic as one would like, and the story just wraps things up in a neat little bow too quick for me. In Love Overcomes, I didn't get that feeling. In fact, I very much enjoyed getting lost in this book. If you are in need of a great Contemporary Romance, Love Overcomes may be just what you need!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tess in Boots; Author: Courtney Rice Gager; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: *I received this book for review from the publisher. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* I was so excited to read this book ever since I helped reveal the awesome cover a few months ago! I've always loved those Hallmark type movies that have someone from a 'big city' visiting a small town and, well, not liking it at first but eventually falling in love with the town and its people. So, this book based on the synopsis sounded right up my alley - and it was. I really enjoyed reading it! Tess and Thatcher were just such... adorable characters. I loved reading about them. This book combines great contemporary and a bit of suspense that makes for a great story that will leave you wanting your own pair of cowboy boots!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riddle of Fate; Author: Tania Johansson; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, young-adult; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* When I opened up to the first page of Riddle of Fate I was immediately drawn in. This book is told in alternating points of view between Khaya and Derrin, starting off with Derrin. Khaya lives an ordinary life with a few exceptions. One is that she has the ability to predict future events by reading things from newspapers, articles, etc and then transferring the things she senses onto paper. Another is that after being found she works for the Company, a corporation fronted by the local library that houses people with abilities just like Khaya's. Though she doesn't like that she cannot see her own predictions, life is going okay. That is, until she develops a new ability. Things start to drastically and Khaya soon learns her life could be at risk. Okay, maybe her life isn't so ordinary... I absolutely loved this book! The point of views flowed between the two main characters so smoothly. I really liked that not everything was revealed at once, it was gradual throughout the book. In fact, I found myself pretty surprised at some points! Yes, sometimes I saw things coming, but others I was almost shocked by the plot twists(in a good way!) Overall, for fans of fantasy and paranormal books this is not a book to miss!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Regent's Gamble (Spellbound Consortium, #1); Author: A. Payne; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: When I'd finally gotten my hands on this book, it had been on my TBR list for forever, so excuse me whilst I fan girl. . . Okay, I'm good. I mean, I was just really excited about The Regent's Gamble. Here lately, you don't find a whole, whole lot of books that step outside the norm, you know? Ones that you're like, "hey, this is something different." I mean let's be honest here. Mages? Trolls? Necromancers? How freaking awesome is that? Okay, so a great set up to the story, and I was anticipating reading it since the moment I hit the One-Click button on Amazon way back in June, but I kind of let it sit on my Kindle for a bit. I do that a lot actually, when you hear about a book and it just sounds like something you would absolutely love you kind of get afraid to actually read it. That happens to me pretty often. I read a book that I have all hyped up in my mind, like this one, and it falls through for me. It isn't what I expected, and I get this overwhelming sense of disappointment. With The Regent's Gamble I'm happy to report this wasn't the case. Far from it! It more than lived up to expectations for me. First off, based just on the synopsis, you kind of expected the book to revolve around just one character, a guy named Addison. Whereas you get to meet an interesting cast of characters,such as Saraia and Noah, and they truly help pull the entire story together in a way that just...flows. There are all these little sub plots and interconnecting stories that I absolutely love! I like that, unlike most authors that kind of just conform to what's "normal" and how things are "supposed to be" Payne and Taylor take the readers on a journey that, despite the wraiths, dryads and dragons, it's probably the most realistic books I've ever read. I think it's so cool how they interwove multiple romances instead of the industry standard(is it not sad that this is the standard?), and just, wow is all I can say. Definitely a new favorite, I can't go on about this enough! What I think I liked about The Regent's Gamble the most is the possibilities. It's part of a series of sorts, The Spellbound Consortium, but each book can stand alone. So now, I look forward to reading both Primal Legacy and The Collector's Treasure and every book that comes after. If you like an amazing story full of unique characters and aren't afraid to read a book unlike any other, I recommend you check out The Regent's Gamble!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarred Hearts (Blackrock, #1); Author: Elizabeth Kelly; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: From the beginning of this book you immediately feel for Bailey. She has just lost her best friend, her sister, in one of the most tragic ways you can lose a person. After everything, Bailey decides it would be best to go and stay with her dad and starts college there, and hopefully begin to heal. I really liked Bailey's character. I feel like she was portrayed very realistically considering what she has been through, and she reacted in a way one would expect throughout the book, so I felt like the author really did a great job there. The twins were awesome too, they had their own, individual personalities and they seemed to really help Bailey come out of her shell. Them, along with Paige(haha), made Bailey start to, well not get over, but come to terms with Summer's death. I will say, I did notice a few small errors in the book, but nothing that took away from the story. Which is, I must say, an awesome one. I feel it's only fair to warn y'all that this book has a major cliffhanger ending, but it's totally worth it. Now I can't wait to read the next book in the series! Overall, if you love a good contemporary story this is definitely a book you want to check out!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Baby and the Bacon; Author: H.L. Burke; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Quick and Cute Story! This is just what I needed! A super cute and quick read from the eyes of a toddler. Love pretty much everything I read from H.L. Burke and this short story is no exception!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sonata (The Rhapsody Quartet #2); Author: A.M. Hodgson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* Sonata is the second book in The Rhapsody Quartet by the fabulous A.M. Hodgson. If you all recall, I shared my thoughts on the first book, Prelude, and I absolutely loved the book. So, I was so happy to dive on into Sonata. I'm also happy to report I was not at all disappointed! This book had me entranced from chapter one, I was so ready to get back into the wonderful world A.M. Hodgson has created. I didn't really think there was anything that could be improved upon from book one to book two, but I was wrong. The characters were even stronger and more realistic than in Prelude and the overall story structure just seem to perfectly written. This book was, in some ways, a lot different than what I expected after the first in the series, but I'm actually really happy about it. The story took me by surprise and I was so sad when I had to say goodbye to this world once again at the end of the book. A.M. Hodgson has something really special in the way she writes. If you were a fan of Prelude, you should definitely check out Sonata, you won't be disappointed. If you haven't read Prelude, then what are you waiting for? With unique and overall fun to read books, The Rhapsody Quartet isn't a series you're going to want to miss!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Do I Bother You at Night?; Author: Troy Aaron Ratliff; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: * I received this book for review from the author. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* Coming up on Halloween, everyone could use a good story that will, kinda quoting the synopsis here, give you a few restless nights. I'm happy to report that this is most definitely the one! This book gave me absolute chills. I'm not usually a big reader of the horror genre(despite my *cough* slight obsession with the undead), but this one caught my attention and I just had to read it. I will warn you, this is SO not for the faint at heart. Don't shun me here, but I've never read anything by Stephen King(although I have seen movies based off his work). Therefore, I can't accurately make a comparison. All I know is DIBYAN? is an on-the-edge-of-your-seat-biting-your-nails horrific(in a good way) adventure that will have you, well, bothered at night. If you are looking for something to add a little scare to your Halloween festivities this is definitely the book for you! Just, uh, don't expect any sleep. Love thy neighbor. Happy Reading!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Falls Down (All Falls Down, #1); Author: Ayden K. Morgen; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: *I received this book for review from the author. This in no way effects my thoughts expressed in this review.* Savannah has been through a lot in life, and it gets worse when she walks in on her piece-of-scum abusive boyfriend and her supposed best friend together. Losing him may be no true loss, but it's kind of a principle thing, isn't it? So, with nowhere else to go she heads back to one of the only homes she's ever known. Things aren't actually the greatest there either though, and with a murderer on the loose they get just a tad bit more interesting. I really enjoyed reading this book. Ayden K. Morgan certainly knows how to write a wonderful, thought provoking book with characters that you'll love and, well, characters that you'll hate(in that one good way), all while keeping you tightly gripping your Kindle as you turn each page waiting for that next ball to drop. Not only does the author know how to tell a story, but she's an amazing person too, I found out 25% of the proceeds from All Falls Down will be donated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline in memory of Cassie Combs, a dear friend of hers who lost her life to her abuser at the age of eighteen. I feel so lucky to have read this book. I am lucky to have never been in a situation like Savannah had been in, but I think it's a good thing for us to try and understand what so many women(and men too)go through. It isn't easy, and Savannah, though she herself is a fictional character, has really inspired me with her bravery, and the way she pushed on even when she felt lost. To be honest, I could go on and on about this book, but I don't want to give it all away. Let's just say, if you're in the market for a great book, give this one a try!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Empress Chronicles (The Empress Chronicles, #1); Author: Suzy Vitello; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* This book took me on a tailspin type adventure of which I was not expecting. It had been on my TBR list since I was first part of the cover reveal such a long time ago, and I was so excited to be inviting onto the tour. The characters are riveting and you really get a feel for both Liz and the woman she reads about, and I absolutely loved each and every page. This book has a really whimsical sort of feel to it, if that makes sense. The plot had me riveted, as I l'm a big fan of historical novels as well as contemporary so I sort of got the best of both worlds with The Empress Chronicles. So, if you like either of the genres I think you just might enjoy this book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Case for Faith Student Edition: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity; Author: Lee Strobel; Genres: non-fiction, children, young-adult; Review: * I received this book for review from the publisher. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* There's just something about a book that, within the first few pages, the author tells you a story that resonates so deeply that you are in tears, and that's how this book starts out for me. Granted, I was in the hospital reading this, waiting to find out whether or not my dad had heart attack, so yes, that might have helped it along, but I feel like this book did indeed help me to keep myself centered. As I read, Lee Strobel's words both educated and soothed me as I sat there in that (very uncomfortable) hospital chair with my mother and brother by my side and prayed. This book not only kept me centered during that time, but it also helped me be able to answer those tough questions that life throws at you from time to time. I've always been very confident in my faith, and I so I was really looking forward to this journalistic style novel, and I'm so happy to have read it. I would highly recommend this to teens, it's a really eye opening and thought provoking read that, though short, gave me a lot to think about after.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days of Amber; Author: Alex Chu; Genres: fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* Having read a book by this author before, I was so excited to see what they cooked up in this one, as it's noticeably different than the first by the author. In the world of Amber & Associates you get an almost comical look at the way that the people of the company behave, but that all changes on a dime and the team much learn to *gasp* actually get work done. I really enjoyed this book! It was so different than the author's previous work, but it's an awesome book in its own right. If you are looking for a really good book with(scarily - in a good way) believable characters then I recommend you check this book out. It's entertaining, and actually a pretty quick read. I couldn't put it down! I think the best thing about this book is that it just takes everyday normalcy to a whole new level that is both witty and well thought out. I cannot wait what to see what this amazing author cooks up next!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas at the Cove (Templeton Cove, #4); Author: Rachel Brimble; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion with y'all. Here you go!* This was my very first novel by the fabulous Rachel Brimble, but I can tell you one thing: it won't be my last! The book opens on a chance meeting a few years earlier than the majority of the book that has Scott and Carrie meeting for the first time. There is no denying their attraction, but still yet, after their short time together is over and her vacation in Templeton Cove comes to a close, she leaves and neither of them contact each other again. Three years later, she's back in the Cove with some news that will change Scott's world forever, like it's already changed hers. I couldn't get enough of this book! Not only was it a wonderfully well written romance novel, with many ups and downs for our two main characters, but it also had a nice, Christmas theme too - my favorite type of book to read this time of year! These characters both have their flaws, oh do they have flaws, but maybe, just maybe, they'll be able to put differences aside for their sweet daughter, Belle. Christmas at the Cove hits all the right punches; stunning beginning, heartwarming ending and a whole lot of wonderful in between. A must read for romance fans!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beggar Magic; Author: H.L. Burke; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: *I received this book for review from the author. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed below* So I'm pretty sure y'all know by now what a big fan of H.L. Burke I am. If you don't, well it's safe to say you've probably been living under a rock. She has an amazing ability to write stories that pull you in and don't let go, that take you on a journey of imagination and magic and just all around awesomeness. So, yeah, I couldn't wait to dive into this new world from her. In Gelia City, music is pretty much everywhere. In fact, it holds a kind of magic, these Strains. The Highmost are able to access more of it than the Common, and that is what separates the two classes. This book is all about the story that unfolds when a Common teen girl, Leilani, rescues and befriends Highmost girl, Zebedy or Zeb as she's often called. This book was as beautiful and well written as all of Burke's previous novels I've read. I think one of the main reasons she's one of my favorite authors is she's one of the few who truly can create these magical world's that are so unique and yet charmingly realistic at the same time. I loved learning the ins and outs of the city as I read the book, and I especially loved the way information was given slowly over time so that by the end of the book I really felt like I was in Leilani's shoes, that I had the opportunity to hear the Strains and help solve the mystery that plagues them along with Zeb, Leilani and their friends they meet along the way. All I can say is if you enjoy carefully crafted worlds that will truly have you lost in them, then I recommend you try your hand at some Beggar Magic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brothers' Keepers; Author: N.L.B. Horton; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I received this book for review from the publisher. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* Though I hadn't read the first book in this series, I was intrigued by the synopsis of this one and just had to read it. The book had a really suspenseful feel to it, and the pace read almost like a heartbeat(if that makes sense), moving nice and steady but having these little jolts(the twists) here and there that kept the story all the more interesting. The story is beautifully told, and though this is my first book by this author I will be reading more in the future(and most definitely the first in this series!). If you love a good book with great characters, a memorable plot and fantastic cover(don't you love it?), then this book is for you!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Her Unwelcome Inheritance (Fayborn, #1); Author: J. Aleksandr Wootton; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: *I received this book for review from the author, but this in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* I'd posted this review on my blog ages ago, but somehow missed posting it on Amazon and Goodreads! I've always loved books with Faeries, but some just fall through for me. So, going in, I knew this was a possibility. However, when I finally decided to dive on in I could not get enough of this book. Petra(love that name!), was an altogether easy to relate to character, and one that I so enjoyed reading. There are fun little twists and such in this book that really kept it going for me, and not only was Petra well written, all of the side characters were really fleshed out too. The detail in this book is beautifully written, and at times had me feeling like I was truly seeing what the characters were and that I was right there in the story. This is one of the best Fantasy books I've read this year! It's a fresh, unique take on a Faerie realm that will leave you wanting to discover it for yourself. This book should definitely be topping the TBR piles of Fantasy readers everywhere!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jardine; Author: Leesa Bow; Genres: romance; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* LOVED this book so much! The characters were likable, realistic and really just pulled you into the story. This was my first by Leesa Bow, but it made me immediately start to read Winning the Player by her right after. Despite the fact that this was a novella, I felt like the story was well-detailed, and even though there are some words and phrases that differ in the Australian dialect versus what is generally used in the US I never felt lost. In fact, I found myself thinking in that same dialect as I read - the author pulled me that much into the story. All I can say is if you are looking for a quick, fun read Jardine will definitely do the trick. Highly recommend this author - She's definitely a new favorite!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blossom (Bloom #2); Author: Cathy Jackson; Genres: romance; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Having not read the first book in this series, I was afraid I would be lost when reading the story. I had been told it was a standalone, so I decided to give it a go. The characters in this story, the way the book started, it just pulled me right in - I couldn't stop reading. This author definitely knows how to start a book, and the character development, like I mentioned, was just outstanding. The heroine in this book had been through so much, having had an abusive husband. You really truly see her just, well, blossom as a person throughout the book. I could go on and on, but I'm just afraid I'll spoil the book. All I can say is, not only do I recommend this, I can't wait to read Bloom! Cathy Jackson is an author I will be keeping my eye on!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (Covington Cove, #1); Author: Kelly Moran; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: *I was provided a pre-publication copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Mia and Cole have a history, but it didn't end pretty. In fact, Mia doesn't want a thing to do with Cole, and after his accident in the military Cole doesn't want anything to do with, well, anybody. This book was my first by Kelly Moran, but it won't be my last. She crafted the characters into wonderfully written, complex individuals, and left you wondering what happened all those years ago that had these two, who obviously once loved each other, become so estranged. It also had me wondering if whatever happened once upon a time could be forgiven, and if maybe, just maybe, they could learn to love each other again. Kelly Moran is a serious rock star when it comes to a good romance novel, I now know this and have The Dysfunctional Test ready to go on my Kindle because I just need more from her! This book is set to release in March 2015 from Berkley and I definitely recommend you grab it as soon as you can. Kelly knows how to do romance, like I said, but she also knows that a great book isn't just made up of two people. It's the other characters that really made me fall in love with the book, the way that Mia and Cole interacted with them. Kelly Moran writes happily ever afters, but it's the getting there that makes me proud to put her on my list of favorite authors. Definitely a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sting of Summer; Author: Katherine Over; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: * I received this book for review from the author, this in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* Even though it's far from being summer time, and perhaps because of that fact(it's pretty darn cold right now!), I was excited to read The Sting of Summer. I was in the type of reading mood that only a good, contemporary YA would work for and this one was pretty near perfect! Becca thinks she knows what she wants, or, to be more precise, who she wants. Seth. And he just happens to be interning with a photographer this summer that spends a lot of time at Becca's family's wedding venue. However, as I'm sure we all know, life has a way of throwing wrenches in what we had planned, and things don't always tie up in perfectly little happily ever afters... I have to say Katherine Over did an AMAZING job on this book, truly made me feel like I was in the book along with Becca. There was so many surprises and twists within the pages that I absolutely couldn't get enough. The Sting of Summer is true to real life, in that not everything is always perfect, but also has you remember that sometimes perfect is overrated. If you are in need of a fun, yet emotionally inspiring, summer read to warm you up in this cold weather, then I recommend you give this book a try!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ataxia and the Ravine of Lost Dreams; Author: Rachel Barnard; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult; Review: Posted this on my blog waaayyy back in July and just realized I never posted here! *I received this book for review from the author. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* Ataxia and the Ravine of Lost Dreams takes place in an eerily not too far away future where main character MC attends the Academy. The premise for this book was really promising for me, and I found myself enjoying it at times, but then at times I just wished there was a tad bit more back story. In the end though, it all comes together and is a book I'd definitely recommend for teens who love a good Dystopian type novel. MC and all the characters were pretty well written, and I loved the story. Rachel Barnard definitely knows how to pull readers in and Ataxia is certainly a page turner. So, though I had my moments where I wasn't really too sure about the story, by the time I closed the book I was truly sad that it was over. The world that the author created was definitely unlike any futuristic world I'd read before(and I've read a lot), so maybe that was the reason for my confusion in the beginning. So, I guess overall if you're a teen who likes to read something a little different from the usual dystopian, this book is for you!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Salty Dog; Author: Debbie White; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I love those books that from the first page on take you on a journey, especially the ones where you never know quite where they're headed. Debbie White is a true storyteller and these books read just like that - a story that you are told over a nice cup of coffee at a cozy kitchen table. The characters are as realistic as they are unique and I found myself so caught up in their pages that before I knew it I was closing that last page. Being an animal lover, I love that a dog plays such an integral part in this novel, and was especially a true companion to Libby after she suffered heartbreaking loss. Yes, this truly is a story of overcoming loss and finding hope again, and I am so happy to have gotten lost in the pages of "The Salty Dog." Definitely recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Weekend Getaway; Author: Karen Lenfestey; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: * I received this book for review from the author. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review* I always love a good story of second chances, and so the synopsis of this book had me instantly enamored. The main character was lovely and the book read almost like a unique sort of memoir. The characters were remarkable and had me wanting to know more and more about them. They were perfectly flawed in that way that is not often portrayed in books, Karen Lenfestey did a fantastic job into create a true to life portrayal, and it had me feeling every emotion right along with the characters. This is a book that I would highly recommend to anyone who loves a good book. Full of emotion, memories, and honest character representation Lenfestey has created a gem of a story that will definitely have readers excited for more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Paynes Prairie Murders; Author: Harmony Stalter; Genres: ; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest opinion* This is my first book by Harmony Stalter, but the synopsis sounded quite different from what she'd previously published so I was curious. Well, all I can say is that line about letting the nightmares begin was true! This book had me sleeping with the bedside lamp on, and to be honest I'm not easily frightened. The author did an AMAZING job creating the characters, and even the "bad guy" had so, so many layers. I've not read a whole lot of horror, but I know talent when I see it and it took a lot of it to create the world that Harmony did. If you aren't afraid of nightmares, then I definitely recommend you give this book a read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pet Palace; Author: Debbie White; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: *I received a copy for my fair and honest review* Having been a big fan of The Salty Dog by this author, I was excited to hear that Debbie White was going to be publishing a new edition of this book as it had been off the market and it sounded like a fantastic story. The Pet Palace turned out to be just the kind of book I was looking for, a nice, inspiring tale of a young woman not afraid to go after what she wants. The romance within the pages is something I also enjoyed, really sweet and fun to read. This is a book I would describe as a "feel good" story, one that I feel would be a perfect beach read wonderful to curl up with on a lazy spring or summer afternoon. The storytelling quality to the author's writing makes it an absolute delight, and since it was my favorite part of The Salty Dog I was so happy to see it carry over into this book. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you're looking for a good quick read that will leave you with a smile on your face this is definitely the book for you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Away (Breaking #2); Author: Calista Smith; Genres: romance; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* Having fallen in love with this series and the way Calista Smith writes in Breaking Down, I was so excited to read Breaking Away. Rocky was put through the wringer in the last book and so now she's taking time away from everyone, even friends, as she gets the help she needs. This story was just as wonderful(and heartwrenching) as the first. Rocky is a bit broken, but at the same time what she has been through has made her so much more mature than in Breaking Down. She is such a wonderfully written character, and I always find myself relating to her - even when I've never experienced the things she's experiencing. I know a lot of other hardcore Breaking series fans are choosing #TeamDante or #TeamNeal but I am 100% #TeamRocky. I love the fact that she really doesn't need the guy(either one) to make her whole again. I don't want to give spoilers of the first book or this one in this review, but all I can say is you're in for a fantastic read! One more time: #TeamRocky ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halo Found Hope; Author: Helo Matzelle; Genres: non-fiction; Review: This book was so - wow. I was so amazed at the author's courage to tell her story like this. Helo does a fantastic job at not only telling us her story, but in giving us such an empowering message. Sometimes, you just need a book like this. I felt like Helo was right here with me, and we were talking face-to-face. Full of determination, hope, and ups and downs this book is definitely one that I would recommend to those who need some encouragement when all feels lost.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: War of Rain; Author: H.W. Vivian; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, young-adult; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Seeing as I'm already a huge fan of this author, I was excited to read this new book by her. It's both thought-provoking and entertaining and I found myself instantly getting lost in the story, so much so that the pages seemed to turn themselves. I really don't want to give spoilers, but I have to say you see a lot of character growth throughout the book. Not only this, but I found the story to be written in a very realistic light - the author definitely did an amazing job with this one! All I can say is, definitely give this book a read. It's beautifully written and perfectly paced, and I'm so happy I read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phoenix Rising (Phoenix #1); Author: Elise Faber; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest review* I just have to start out by saying that this has been one of the best books of this genre I've read in quite a while. The author did a fantastic job of creating a unique story line that had me anxiously awaiting what lie ahead on the next page. The love story in this was not instalove, but one in which the characters really got to know each other - I loved their banter, though sometimes I wanted to slap both of them upside the head. The world the author created was so interesting, and the "bad guys" were so chilling as they were described so well I could picture them(and it wasn't pretty). The only thing I didn't like about this book, honestly, is the ending(especially since there was an excerpt of the next book) had me wanting more! In closing, I highly recommend Phoenix Rising. It hits all the right notes for an action-packed, romance-filled read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God, Me, and Sweet Iced Tea: Experiencing God in the Midst of Everyday Moments; Author: Rose Chandler Johnson; Genres: non-fiction; Review: * I received a copy of this devotional in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* I don't even know where to begin! The author does an absolutely amazing job at combining Southern wisdom(the best kind!) with those "quiet moments of reflection" the synopsis speaks of. I found myself truly looking deep and really thinking. The devotionals really stayed with me, and I liked that they were short, sweet and to the point. The suggested scripture was spot on and really resonated with me. It was the type of devotional, to me, that sort of sneaks up on you. Quite simple, and yet carrying the deeper meaning that marks a great devotional. I highly recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Satellite (The Satellite Trilogy #1); Author: Lee Davidson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* I was instantly intrigued by this book, it sounded like it had a nice, unique premise and upon reading the book I wasn't disappointed. You find yourself really intrigued by the characters, Grant especially, as you go through the motions with him. The author's writing style was very straight forward, so I can't really say it was poetic so much as a clearly and concisely written. You feel really sorry for Grant. He is given what many would see as a great gift in the afterlife, but he is so focused on mourning his lost life with Tate that he just can't see it. He is, however, a natural at what is now his calling and that in and of itself completely made the book for me - it was so interesting seeing this afterlife style world and the author did a fantastic job conveying it. For those in the market for a good paranormal who like to read from the guy's point of view once in a while. I definitely recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caprice (The Rhapsody Quartet #3); Author: A.M. Hodgson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* In case you can't tell by the fact that I've raved about the previous two books in this series to anyone who will listen(funnily enough - I *just* told a friend about it earlier when she was asking for recommendations in this genre), I'm a pretty big fan. It's been a rough couple months for me personally and I hadn't gotten to read as much as I usually do but when I was finally able to pick this book up my Kindle basically became glued to my hands. In the same way that AM made me fall in love with her writing style in book one and then intensified it in book two, Caprice has utterly and completely cemented that even more. I honestly feel that with each passing book her writing has gotten even better. Reviews on later books in the series are always hard in the way that you want to mention things about past books or do a little comparison on a few things but for the sake of spoilers(for those who follow my reviews - you know I don't do spoilers. I mean - No. Just no.), I'm not going to say anything. For those of you who have read the previous books, we all know you have been dying to read this one since closing the last page of Sonata so what are you waiting for? I really think I might tear up a bit when the final book releases. I really don't feel like I'm ready to let it go. Kind of like how we all hold on to that hope that J.K. will pen another Potter novel even though she's pretty much said it's not going to happen, we just love the stories and the characters so much that we never truly want to say goodbye.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victor (Across Our Stars #1); Author: A. Payne; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Considering I love the Spellbound Consortium series by these two authors, I had been anxiously awaiting their debut scifi since it was first announced. The way they weave their plots and characters I knew I was in for a good book and they did not disappoint. Victor has been through the wringer lately, and he doesn't think he'll ever love again. However, when he meets kind and tough Zoe the attraction is obvious. Zoe is my idea of what a female lead should be. She isn't just a pretty face, she works hard and isn't afraid to risk her life to do her job. If you're looking for a great book about an exciting new world with interesting characters, humor and a killer twist or two along the way then I recommend you pick up this book today!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Love Like Ours (Porter Family, #3); Author: Becky Wade; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Having loved the previous book, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. I knew that the main guy in this one had a story to tell when we met him in the last book so as dove right in ready to read it. I have to say, I almost like this one even better. Jake has been through so much as an adult, that it makes it hard for him to readily give up his heart but with Lyndie's faithful determination she does not give up without a fight. The relationship between these two was just so sweet. I absolutely love the way the author puts you in the hearts and minds of her characters. Whether or not you've read the previous books in this series, they can all standalone so I recommend you pick up any one of them. I'd almost hazard to say, though, that this is my favorite. The emotion and realistic situations the author gave us in this book is something special that makes it one of those books where you know you're going to have to reread again because you love the characters so much you don't want to say goodbye!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spin Me Round; Author: Elle Carmichael; Genres: romance; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* I should preface this by saying that this book is so completely, 100% out of my comfort zone. I'd never read a book in this genre before so I wasn't sure how I'd like it. To my surprise, I wound up loving it. It was good. Really, really good. I love Gar, she's an interesting character and I like the way the author really shows the emotional war kind of going on inside her, and that she really conveys that she feels guilty about Lena. I honestly can't believe how fast I read it, even though it is short to begin with I read it so quick because I couldn't get enough and immediately started reading part two. Highly recommend, even if this genre is outside of what you normally read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Grace Sings (The Zimmerman Restoration Trilogy, #2); Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest review* I was really looking forward to this book, the premise was good and I always love books like these. I have to say, I wasn't disappointed. Oftentimes, I feel like books in the genre start just a bit slow for me but I didn't feel that way with this one. The characters all had personality, which again is another thing that sometimes fall through for me in books such as these. I absolutely loved it and devoured it in one night's reading. Definitely recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Called to Be Amish: My Journey from Head Majorette to the Old Order; Author: Marlene C. Miller; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. Being a huge fan of memoirs, and of reading fictional Amish stories, I have to say I was really interested in reading Marlene's story. I'm really glad I decided to give this book a shot, because even though(and I'm being honest here) I have no desire whatsoever to become Amish, I found myself stepping into the author's shoes and left this book with a deeper understanding not only of who Marlene is, but of the Amish community as a whole. Beautifully written, this book is definitely one I recommend for Amish/Mennonite books. It was so interesting reading about her entire journey, from childhood to where she is now. I really enjoyed it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lizzy and Jane; Author: Katherine Reay; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. Having loved a previous book by Katherine Reay, I was really looking forward to diving into this one! I have to say, it took me a little bit to get into versus the previous book, but once I did I couldn't put it down. A nice remix on the classic story that is Pride & Prejudice the characters are all enjoyable, though frustrating at times(just like the original!) and I was sad when I closed that last page. This author truly has a way of getting into the hearts of her readers and this book is no exception. If you have read and loved this author before, love classic remixes, or just love a really good, clean romance and women's fiction style novel in general then this book is definitely one to check out!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alluring Song; Author: Aimee McNeil; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion Upon starting this book, I was immediately swept up in the story. It was beautifully written - almost poetically so - and it read like a bit of a fairy tale for older teens and adults. Though there were multiple points of view, I never once got lost. I felt like all the characters, good and bad and those that toed that gray area in between, had their distinct personalities. I honestly don't think I've read anything like this before - in a good way. I felt like part of the story, the way that the author described things was done so well but gradually if that makes sense, so nothing ever seemed redundant. There were plot points that arose that I honestly never saw coming, and there was so much suspense throughout that I never felt like I knew what was coming next. If you are looking for something new and different and well, pretty darn amazing, Alluring Song is for you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spin Me Round #2; Author: Elle Carmichael; Genres: romance; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* I am SO glad I had this already and was able to start right after the first. This serial really has kept me turning pages and I cannot recommend it enough. It's so, so outside my normal genres and yet the character development and writing style of the author made me really love Spin Me Round so far. If you've read part one you HAVE to see what comes next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spin Me Round #3; Author: Elle Carmichael; Genres: romance; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* After finishing up part two of this serial I NEEDED three. The problem? I didn't have it yet. So, I waited. And waited. Then it finally landed on my Kindle and I literally dropped everything I was doing and read it - Flipping pages as fast as I could. Then I got to the end. Only, it couldn't be the end because... just no. So I kept flipping but the pages wouldn't turn anymore. This was sooo good and I cannot wait to see what happens next!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Ashes (Golden Gate Chronicles #2); Author: Karen Barnett; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. Though I have read a lot of Historical Christian Romance lately, this one is definitely a standout. The author had a way of giving voice to her characters with just the littlest touches that created a realistic edge to the story that drew me in from the start. Though this book was at times deeply emotional, it was also inspiring. Whether you are a historical romance fan or just a romance fan in general I think you will find this book to your liking. I highly recommend and look forward to more in the series!This review was originally posted on Electively Paige; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucent Sylph: A Short Story; Author: R.J. Conte; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* This book, though short, was a well written and thought provoking read that I thoroughly enjoyed. Though this was the first story I dove into by RJ Conte I can see myself reading many, many more by the author because she had such a distinct writing style that kept me pulled in and flipping the pages that it took me no time at all to absolutely devour this book. Highly recommend and I can't wait to read more from the author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gumshoe Diaries; Author: Nicholas Sheridan Stanton; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* This being my first book by this author I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I love a good whodunit that keeps me on the edge of my seat and I soon found out that The Gumshoe Diaries was just the ticket. I was immediately pulled in not only by our main character but all the quirky side characters along the way. I read this book in two sittings, and it would have been one had I not had to stop for trivial things like household responsibilities and dinner. Cannot recommend enough! From what I understand this is a first in a series and if so I cannot wait to read the rest. Packed full of mystery, suspense, nostalgia with twists along the way The Gumshoe Diaries is sure to please the pickiest of mystery lovers!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chair; Author: Kelly Marshall; Genres: romance; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Going into this book I had no idea what to expect. I wasn't sure what the genre really was, I wasn't sure what the main story line was going to entail. Immediately upon starting it, however, I was so swept up in the story that none of that stuff mattered anymore. This book was as deep and well written as it was just a little bit haunting. The kind of story that stays with you long after that last page. I found myself at times unsure exactly how I wanted the book to end. To be honest, I was really left feeling like I didn't want it to end. To me, that's the mark of a good read. If you're looking for something a little different, that keeps you turning the pages to find out what happens next give this book a try. It doesn't disappoint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cadillac River - Emily's Wish; Author: Dally Johanis; Genres: ; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* I wasn't quite sure of the genre of this book going in. It sounded a bit YA, but it sounded a bit mystery/suspense as well. All I knew for certain was that it sounded like a book I was going to absolutely love. Thankfully, I was right! This book pulled me in from page one and even though it has been days since I read the last page it still hasn't let me go. The characters are so well written that they are quite easy to imagine right in front of you. I couldn't help but get swept up in the story. If you are looking for a read that crosses genres and leaves you wanting more(in the best possible way) give Cadillac River a try!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Lies; Author: Caleb Pirtle III; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* There was something intriguing about this book that had me reading it immediately upon receiving it. It kind of put me in the mind of the thriller type books I love where you never truly know what's going on and what's the truth until the last page and that had me ready to dive right in. This book was uniquely its own and quite, using my own little made up word here, unputdownable. As the synopsis states, can a preacher's faith rise above the impact from a woman with one Little Lie? I don't want to give anything away but I have to say there are a lot of things within this book that you will not see coming, and yes, I mean that in a good way. If you love books that step outside the norm and keep you thinking then you will LOVE Little Lies!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Baby; Author: Mary Kubica; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Rating - 4.5 of 5 Stars This was my first book by Mary Kubica, but if The Good Girl is half as good as Pretty Baby I understand why she's been dubbed the master of suspense. This story begins innocently enough, a woman that cares deeply about those around her who are less fortunate runs into a young girl with an infant who is living on the streets. Several times over the course of a few days they have these chance meetings and so she makes the decision to help her - causing some animosity with her own daughter and husband. What follows, though, and the events that lead up to those chance meetings are anything but ordinary and far from innocent. Pretty Baby is so full of twists and turns, but they are the kind that sneak up on you. You slowly get all the pieces of the puzzles in both Willow's story, but also Heidi's. I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have already sent out recommendations to my suspense/thriller loving friends and family. Mary Kubica, with this one book, has firmly planted herself on my watch list. I look forward to diving into The Good Girl as well as anything she puts out in the future. With hauntingly beautiful writing that's almost poetic, this story will keep you deeply engrossed until the last page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yard War; Author: Taylor Kitchings; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. It's been a few months since I dove into a good middle grade novel, so I was excited to give this one a shot. I was a little uncertain what to expect, this book deals with some pretty tough subject matter and I was sort of afraid it would be too glossed over because of being for younger audiences. However, I was pleasantly surprised with how the author went about the book. It was a wonderful read that not only dealt with the plot in a way that did not sugar coat but also put it on the level of the readers the book targets so that they could better get an idea of what life could have been like for them not so long ago. I can actually see Yard Wars going on a recommended reading list for when this point in history is being covered in class. For me, I always liked to read about what I was learning about in a realistic way and this book would be a fantastic way to do that - especially for teen boys. Historical aspects aside, this book was well written and I found myself really enjoying the author's writing style. I hope to read more from him in the future. Though I'm not the target audience, I really love a good middle grade novel so I highly recommend if you do too - especially if you love historical fiction, and whether or not you're the targeted age group. Yard Wars will definitely be going on my list to recommend for young teens on up!This review was originally posted on Electively Paige; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Perfect Imperfections; Author: Jalpa Williby; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Having a brother who has mild Cerebral Palsy, I was a little bit cautious going into this book. Honestly, I see so many books that touch on subject matter like this that sort of grate my nerves: they aren't accurately portrayed, they're completely unrealistic, and everything is sugarcoated. I am happy to report that within the pages of My Perfect Imperfections this is not the case. In fact, in our main character Lily, it's almost heartbreaking how realistically Jalpa Williby portrayed her. At the same time, I found myself relating to Lily's sheer determination and strength. I'm going to be honest here, I teared up a few times while reading simply because of the mere magnitude of raw and just... just honest depiction of this character. Besides her, though, I truly enjoyed reading about those around her, namely Layna(and Chance too, of course!) but in this book you see how much Layna truly loved her sister and I think that's what really helped on the realism scale. Books I'd read that focused on teens with disabilities in the romance genre previously focused on just that, the romance. Whereas realistically support systems like the one that Layna provides Lily make all the difference. Overall, if I've not made it clear already I definitely recommend My Perfect Imperfections. The accurate portrayal will make the toughest critics happy and the message is one that many could stand to read. You see Lily grow so much as a character in this book through her many highs and lows, and I can't wait to pick it back up and reread sometime. If you're not afraid of books that focus on tough, real-life content then don't hesitate to pick up a copy of this novel today!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Vampire, the Handler, and Me; Author: Eileen Sheehan; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* I was really excited to dive into this book, as it had been quite some time since I'd read a book involving vampires. I'm always weary though, when diving into a book touching on vampires(and werewolves, and zombies, and faeries, and pretty much all thing fantastical...)because even though they don't exist, when I read about them I want it to be realistic. Well, I have to say that Eileen Sheehan has a true talent for that. I found her characters to be realistic and with unique personalities that really drew me into the book. This debut vampire author is definitely one you're going to want to keep your eye on, as from what I've heard this is certainly just the beginning for her. There is a little bit of romance, a little b it of action and a little bit of suspense all mixed up in a whole lot of awesome. I highly recommend to fans of the genre and fans of a good read in general - I absolutely *devoured* it(no vamp pun intended!) and will be recommending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Taming of Malcolm Grant (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs #4); Author: Paula Quinn; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. This was my first book by Paula Quinn, but since I'm a fan of Scottish/Highlander Romance I am always up for giving new-to-me authors in the genre a try! I have to say, this author certainly knows what she's doing. The characters were well written and the romance was perfectly portrayed. In fact, it was pretty hard to put down. When I first picked it up I'd just received my copy and so I thought I'd look through a couple pages to get an idea for the feel of the book. It was my night to cook dinner, so I was just going to read one or two chapters tops before I got things started. Well, we had take-out that night and I read over half the book then and completed it the following day. That's how much it pulled me in! The book progressed quickly, and the plot remained consistent both things I enjoy as I don't like when a book drags on and on without really heading in any sort of direction. Despite being blind, Emma was not weak. She was a strong, intelligent woman which sometimes I think is something this genre lacks so I'm glad that Paula Quinn was able to give us readers that in The Taming of Malcolm Grant. There are a few twists in the book that threw me for a loop - in a good way and only assisted in pulling me further into this fictional world the author crafted. I look forward to reading more of Paula Quinn's books in the future and highly recommend fans of this genre give her books a try - you won't be disappointed! a Rafflecopter giveaway This review was originally posted on Electively Paige; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tequila Sunrises over Georgia; Author: Yara Greathouse; Genres: romance; Review: I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book in exchange for sharing my opinion and when I say lucky, I mean LUCKY. Though this is a novella, and therefore shorter than a full length novel(obviously) I found myself instantly pulled into the story. I loved the idea of it, as I am all the time watching those home remodeling shows and things like that in the background and this was a fun little twist on it. Our female protagonist returns to her hometown for a remodeling project - and runs back into an old almost-flame - who happens to be her brother's best friend. I'm not going to tell you all the details, but I will say that despite being short this wasn't instalove. You actually still really got to see what went on in the characters heads - and again no spoilers but all I'm saying is be prepared to reach for the tissues! If you love stories that are short and sweet with a sexy male protog and a headstrong, career driven woman, then I recommend you give this one a go in the upcoming Southern Comforts anthology! I can't wait to read the rest of the stories :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Architects of Destiny (Cadicle, #1); Author: Amy DuBoff; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest review* As you all know, I'm a bit picky when it comes to my Scifi. Yes, I love it - but only when done 'right' - if that makes sense. Yes, I know it's all extremely subjective, but I'm talking about my personal opinion. So, I was really happy when this series caught my attention, because I had a strong feeling that Amy DuBoff knew how to tell a story just from the synopsis alone. Thankfully, I was right. Architects of Destiny is an epic start to a brand new series that will have you instantly enthralled. Though in the book's own description it recommends itself to fans of 'Dune' and Ender's Game, this book is uniquely its own. If you're looking for what I feel could possibly be 'the next big thing' in science fiction book series this is the place to start. With this first prequel-style book being free, what have you got to lose?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Veil of Reality (Cadicle, #2); Author: Amy DuBoff; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion * After falling in love with the world Amy DuBoff crafted in the first book in the Cadicle series, I was excited to see what the near future held. You always worry about the second book in a series because, let's be honest, they often don't live up to the hype you create after you fall in love with the first book. I feel like with Veil of Reality, it was a wonderfully written book that takes several years past the events in Architects of Destiny, all while giving us new, fresh and exciting content that further pulled you into the world DuBoff created. I don't think you have to have read AoD to read this book, but I personally recommend it. Immediately upon finishing this I'm going to dive into Bonds of Resolve because I look forward to seeing what happens next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonds of Resolve (Cadicle, #3); Author: Amy DuBoff; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: *I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion * My first thoughts upon finishing this book? I need more, like yesterday preferably. In this third book in Amy DuBoff's Cadicle series we follow Wil, and I honestly couldn't get enough! Just like the earlier two books, the author has a way of crafting both setting and characters to have you feeling like you are truly part of the story. I feel like with each book in this series, it's like peeling back layers. You are never bored and the plot is always moving in some way. I highly recommend this series and with the first book being free, the 2nd $0.99 and this one just $2.99 it's an absolute bargain. MUST reads!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hearts of Dragons (The Dragoon Saga Book 2); Author: Josh VanBrakle; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* I've just got to preface this by stating I have been waiting for this book for like EVER! And, like we've been talking about lately on the blog, there is always that possibility that a sequel won't live up to the expectations you put forth after falling in the love with the series' world in the first book. I have to say, The Hearts of Dragons was MORE than with the wait. Like I mentioned when I read The Wings of Dragons, the Dragoon saga is a series that is almost Harry Potteresque(rocking the made up words this week!) in the sense that it is both timeless and ageless. I have a list of books I recommend for teen boys, simply because I know my own brother who is still in his teens struggles to find material that's really targeted towards him. These books are definitely on it. To the actual story, though, I recommend you not read out of order as it really takes away from the experience. That being said, this was even better than the first. Mr. VanBrakle's writing was fantastic in the Wings, but you can tell he has improved tenfold since - and that's saying something. The setting is just so extraordinary- you are a part of this book when you read it. You step into the characters' shoes and truly experience the world around you. Simply put, amazing! I cannot recommend enough; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Crazy; Author: Kelly Siskind; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. I just knew from the moment I first heard about this book that I'd be able to relate to Nina. We're both quirky, awkward, and, okay, a maybe just a little bit crazy. Thankfully, that's not always a bad thing. This book was just... amazing. A story of conquering your fears, of facing your own kind of crazy head on and being the person you are not who you think you should be. The characters, every single one of them, have unique personalities that were 100% real. From Nina, and all her phobias(that she can recite, mind you), to Sam and his fear that no one will ever be able to look past his scars(both emotional and physical) enough to love him, and everyone in between you will see a bit of yourself in each of them. This amazing debut has me ready to add a new author to my list of favorites, and I can't wait to see what she brings us next. Quite honestly, this is one of the best NA contemporaries I've ever had the pleasure of cracking open. This review was originally posted on Electively Paige; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Misunderstood; Author: Ailene Frances; Genres: ; Review: I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Having been a huge fan of this author's works under her paranormal pen name, I was so ready to see what she did with Historical Romance in Love Misunderstood, as this is a genre I am a huge fan of, especially as of late. I am pleased to report that I found the book to be quite the enjoyable read, and it actually took a few turns I wasn't quite expecting. I knew I loved the author's style of writing because of her prior work, but this still managed to stand out and be different. I look forward to her further work in this particular genre, because I feel it's one where she really stands out. If you like her work as Eileen Sheehan, give this a try if you want to try something new. If your a fan of historical romance, then this book is definitely one you'll want to check out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Witch; Author: Eileen Sheehan; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion* Having been a fan of Eileen Sheehan's first vampire novel, I was excited to see what she came up with next. This time, our main character is Casey - and she has a bit of a problem. There are two vampire brothers in her life who love her, and she happens to love them both right back. What's a witch to do? This book was as great, if not better than the first. Actually, I'll say it was definitely better. It's amazing when you see the way an author's craft grows between one book and the next. A deeply engrossing story that really puts in the hearts and minds of the characters and despite the fact that I've been really lucky lately in picking books that do just that, Vampire Witch still managed to set itself apart. If you're looking for a read that's a bit different than the typical paranormal formula then I recommend you give it a go - I'm confident you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Full review coming... I did like it overall, but at times it was just a teensy bit predictable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Last Song (The Boys of Syracuse, Kansas #3); Author: Kristi Cramer; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Full Review Coming; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: With Malice; Author: Eileen Cook; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* Okay y'all - full review coming but I just have to say that I really, really hate that I have to rate this a 3. Love the author and the book had such promise( come one, two of my fave book genres mashed up - YA and thriller/suspense), but it just didn't work as well for me as I'd hoped. Don't get me wrong, a 3 for me means I really did enjoy it but I feel like if certain things (that I won't mention for fear of giving spoilers) were different I would have loved it. Will definitely read more from the author again in the future as she's still one I really enjoy - this particular book just wasn't for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beware That Girl; Author: Teresa Toten; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. Given my love of both psychological thrillers and young adult novels, Beware That Girl appeared to be right up my alley. I found it a good book overall, but in the end, it fell short for me. Kate was an excellent character, by far my favorite of the two point-of-views the book provides. She had been through many hardships in her life, and that had shaped her into the person she is within the pages of Beware That Girl. She is not perfect, far from it, but I feel like deep down she is genuinely... good. It is made obvious from the beginning that something isn't quite right with her; something happened in her past but what, well that would be a spoiler, so I'm not going to say. I can say she and Kate still find themselves becoming fast friends, leading to Kate moving into Olivia's home. I enjoyed reading the book, and I kept turning the pages to discover what the big reveal would be, even though I had a pretty good idea(I was right). Some of the characters were developed quite well, Kate for instance, and the woman she worked for, however, the majority you just didn't get to learn a lot about. I have a feeling this was done to give a bit of mystery, but it resulted in the vast majority being quite flat. Nonetheless, the ones that weren't kept me entranced enough to want to finish the story. Sadly, I felt like there was so much missing in the book that would have made it so much better for me. There just wasn't a lot of detail, especially after the big reveals. Things happened too fast for me from there and left me feeling like everything wasn't resolved. The ending was something I suspected would occur, though, and to me, it made up for a bit of what happened before. No spoilers, but honestly chilling. Overall, I would recommend this to YA readers who are casual thriller fans, but make sure you are okay with leaving things feeling a little unresolved. I will read more from this author in the future, because, despite the pitfalls I encountered, the author's compelling style of writing is what kept me reading til the end.This review will be posted on Electively Paige on release day; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before He Was Famous (Starstruck, #1); Author: Becky Wicks; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* When starting Before He Was Famous, I expected the standard "best friends suddenly realize they're 'perfect' for each other" type story line. You know the one? We've read it in books and seen it on the big screen and to be honest the plot has just been used to death. Even so, I still love a good love story, so I was more than happy to give it a shot. I was absolutely blown away by this book! It is so much better than I could imagine. Chloe and Noah and all of side characters too, they were just so well developed. The changing of Point of Views between Chloe and Noah flows perfectly and really added to the story. I am amazed by the amount of research that must have gone into Before He Was Famous! Chloe is a photographer, and I feel like the author definitely knew what she was talking about, but I guess having written travel memoirs before Becky had to have known what she was doing there. Still yet, Noah's a musician and then there's his manager and the tour bus and all of these things that just seem to be written so well that, to me, made me part of the story. I honestly could go on about this book for hours, but I'm going to slow this train down here and say that if you love a good New Adult type book with just the right amount of well, everything. I recommend you grab a copy of Before He Was Famous. If you don't like it, I totally give you my permission to yell at me on Twitter. Yeah, it's that good people!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Progeny (Descendants of the House of Bathory #1); Author: Tosca Lee; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* From the moment I read the blurb of this book I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy. Tosca Lee's The Progeny has so many of my favorite things in one book, which had me scared, but excited. Why scared? Well, I'd been reading quite a few books lately that had so many things I love, and they just didn't work together. In The Progeny, this wasn't the case. Combining elements of top-notch YA fiction with the fast-paced thrillers we can't get enough of this book is at the top of my must read list for 2016. The Progeny's unique backdrop has you instantly entranced. Who is this girl? Why did she go to such lengths to wipe her memory, and who can she trust to be telling her the truth? These questions will keep you turning the pages, and on the edge of your seat the entire book as reveal after reveal occurs and you spiral towards the shocking conclusion that will have you breathless and ready for book two. I cannot wait for the followup book as there are still so many questions I need answered, and, no spoilers here but I have to say that with the setup Tosca Lee gave us at the end of this book, the next one is going to be even better. If you're a history buff, a YA fan, and like your thrillers dipped in action packed conspiracy, or even just one of the above - The Progeny is a book you need to grab a copy of ASAP.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Perfect Mistake (Over the Top #1); Author: Kelly Siskind; Genres: children, romance, fiction; Review: Full Review Coming... Sooo good! Every bit as wonderful as Chasing Crazy but so different at the same time. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mystery of the Masked Marauder; Author: Peter S. Cox; Genres: ; Review: I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion The Mystery of the Masked Marauder had me from the second I read the blurb. Who wouldn't want to know what their furkids were thinking? I know I'm constantly wondering why mine do the goofy things they do and would love to chat with them for just one quick second. Upon actually reading the book, I wasn't disappointed. The Mystery of the Masked Marauder was deeply entertaining and I feel it's a book that middle grade audiences and adults alike will find a fantastic read and I highly recommend as a family read-a-loud type book. The appeal will be strong in young teens that enjoy reading about fictional worlds where magical things can happen and what's so great about this novel is I believe both boys and girls in this age group will find something to love within its pages. Peter S. Cox is a master storyteller and one that I feel is one to watch out for in the realm of middle grade fiction. I look forward to reading what he puts out next and I will be recommending this book for quite some time. You'll be seeing it on both my summer reading list and Christmas gift guide for middle grade readers this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hardass (Bad Bitch, #2); Author: Christina Saunders; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* After reading BAD BITCH, it was so much fun to read HARDASS because I really wanted to know more about Wash - and I finally got my wish. I absolutely LOVED 'the class clown' Caroline. She was fun and quirky and, though she truly does take her job seriously, she's not afraid to make work enjoyable... especially when it comes to working with Wash. Though I was able to see the twists coming, I still thoroughly enjoyed this book. The likeable (and not so likeable) characters all wrapped up together in an excellent read that left me wanting more. Can't wait to read about the next brother!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Bitch (Bad Bitch, #1); Author: Christina Saunders; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* BAD BITCH is just... wow. At first I was pretty sure I wasn't going to like the main character. I don't like the whole "bad" persona in terms of being just over the top rude to people. However, you could quickly see that this "Bad Bitch" had a lot more to her than meets the eye. She's been through the ringer quite a bit in her personal and professional life and now sh'e's on top - but lonely as can be. In comes our cocky little hero from NOLA, he has a dark past himself and *cough* likes it rough. You'd think these two would be fire and ice, and they kind of are, but they are also a lot more alike than you initially think. However, this book isn't all romance and sunshine - it's dark and there is a case at hand, and not everyone will make it out alive. Christina Saunders BAD BITCH has all of the elements for a steamy romantic suspense. This book is dark, gritty and oh, so sexy. This series is one to watch out for in terms of summer reads, it's one you'll want to have by the pool - so you can jump in to cool off afterwards.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ticket; Author: Debra Coleman Jeter; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: *I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my honest opinion* I couldn't wait to read this book, and when I did it ended quicker than I would have liked simply because I couldn't put it down. Almost immediately, I was instantly entranced by the believable characters that the author had created and that followed throughout the story. This is the type of story that, to me, would make a fantastic movie. Tray was the perfect person to have as the protagonist and she really provided perfect insight to the happenings of the book. Like so many young girls, both of today and for as long as history has been recorded, she honestly just wants to be accepted. Unfortunately, winning the lottery isn't all it's cracked up to be when it puts her family in danger. This book was so enjoyable, the perfect read that I will be personally recommending not just on this blog, but to a few friends I think this would be a perfect read for. I'm not even sure how to "label" this book genre-wise because it just has the best parts of so many genres, so I'll make it simple. If you love the sound of this book as much as I did before going in, than you're going to love it. Give it a read and you won't be disappointed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Missing; Author: Kelley Armstrong; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I was provided a copy of this book for review consideration. This in no way affects my thoughts reflected in this review Much like I've previously stated about Becca Fitzpatrick, Kelley Armstrong has found her home in YA thrillers. Again like with Fitzpatrick, I had enjoyed previous books by Kelley Armstrong but it never could have prepared me for the on-the-edge-of-my-seat rollercoaster-without-a-seatbelt feeling I experienced reading missing. Very few books I've read recently have had me playing a guessing game and this was one of them. I couldn't quite grasp how deeply the mystery was woven to figure out who was good, who was bad, and who lived on the gray line in between. The characters were so well written, so well balanced. I both loved them and hated them at times, and that is the greatest compliment I can give a book - it had me exhibiting real emotions. I cannot wait to tell everyone I know to pick up a copy of this novel. Lately it's been so hard for YA readers to find wonderfully thrilling novels like the ones authors such as Mary Kubica produce for adult fiction, but with this latest influx in authors like Kelley taking the plunge I feel like that is starting to change for the better. If you're looking for a book that truly keeps a vice-like grip on you til the final page, one where you honestly have to shirk all responsibility until you finish it, Missing by Kelley Armstrong is for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road Signs That Say West; Author: Sylvia Gunnery; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: I was provided a copy of this novel for review consideration. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review Seeing as I am a huge fan of road trip novels, I couldn't wait to dive into this one. This book had the ability to be all the things, unfortunately, it turned out to be, well, none of them. The beginning was strong, I will give this book that. The little sibling arguments and rivalry was realistic enough, but the book's overall execution left something to be desired. I felt like this book could have been much longer than it was, perhaps even somehow broken into several novels. It seemed more of an overview than a full-length novel. This left me not only unable to feel like I was truly experiencing a road trip(something I've felt in the past when reading some of my favorite road trip novels), but it also left me completely unable to connect with the characters. Sadly, that made them mostly unlikable to me. This is not to say the novel didn't have its bright points, it did. Some of my favorite scenes involved following a character that had a small, supporting role. That said, having extra viewpoints outside of the sisters sometimes left me a bit confused about what was going on. So many side stories were never resolved, and the ending was honestly very abrupt. I so, so wanted to love this book and I do not take negative feedback lightly. However, unless there is plans for future novels in a series this book left way too many loose ends for me to feel comfortable recommending it. If you want an okay read and are cool with not having all your questions answered then, by all means, give it a try! There was a lot to love within the pages, it just didn't do it for me overall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lessons in Falling; Author: Diana Gallagher; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I was provided this novel for review consideration. This in no way affects my thoughts expressed in this review I love when YA fiction takes a realistic approach to handling real teen issues and this one does just that. I feel that, when bringing these subjects to light, it can really make conversing about these topics easier to handle because teens don't have to feel so alone. This book wasn't a sad, depressing read - not at all. It was a wonderfully written, with fun characters you love to read along with. Like with real life, these "real life" issues are carefully woven throughout and cover topics such as teen suicide attempts, illegal immigration, and the aftermath that all of these things unleash on the family and friends of those affected. Savannah is not perfect, but she was just like any teen at your local high school. She struggles with what she wants to do with her future and whether or not she's willing to make it happen if it means losing a friend, if this "friend" was ever a true friend to begin with. If you're looking for a great read then this book is one I definitely recommend. Though it deals with the topics I mentioned, it never comes across as preachy and it truly felt like just another element to the story. I LOVED the gymnastics talk spread throughout, I've not seen a lot of books focusing on this sport so it was a fun change. Perfect for a teen's summer reading list! Parents, because of what this book deals with I do recommend reading before your younger teens just to make sure you feel they are ready for the subject matter without discussing it with you beforehand, as I'm sure you know - all young teens are different in terms of what they can handle.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Feeling of Forever (Love Unplugged, #2); Author: Jamie Howard; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. Having been a huge fan of Jamie Howard since Until It's Right, I was excited to dive into The Feeling of Forever. This time, she brings together the Sexiest Man and Woman alive for a photo shoot that sends sparks flying between Hollywood starlet Juliet St. Clair and recently paralyzed-from-the-waist-down drummer Felix Donovan. Their romance certainly isn't easy, what with Juliet's stalker to contend with and Felix's unwillingness to bring his injury into the eyes of the public or accept that Juliet could possibly love him, even though she's the only one that looks at him without pity. As I've come to expect from Jamie Howard the romance in the novel was great, and the characters realistic flaws and reactions make for a fantastic read that you'll want to devour in one sitting. Juliet and Felix are a couple you're going to want to root for, even when Juliet's stalker and the couples' own insecurities do their best to keep them apart. I definitely recommend for romance fans - will make for a great beach read this summer!This review was originally posted on Electively Paige; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Piper Perish; Author: Kayla Cagan; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. Piper Perish is an imaginative YA debut from page one - I couldn't put it down! At times, to be honest, I wasn't really fond of Piper because I wanted her to widen her horizons and see a bit more from some of the other characters' perspectives, but she changed and grew as a person throughout the novel. That's one of the things I loved about Kayla Cagan's writing - she really made me believe that Piper Perish was a real teenage girl, and I was truly pulled in so much that I felt like I was part of the story. Piper Perish has a real coming of age feel to it as Piper makes decisions about what path she wants to be on and comes to realizations about herself, and her family. My only complaint is that the ending felt so abrupt, not in a bad way - I enjoyed it - I just wish that it hadn't ended because Piper's story is only just beginning. I would LOVE to read more of her adventures, and I look forward to whatever Kayla Cagan's sophomore novel might be!This review was originally posted on Electively Paige; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emma in the Night; Author: Wendy Walker; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for sharing my fair and honest opinion. I think my absolute love of psychological thrillers is pretty self-evident on the blog, but just in case you're new to my reviews it's important for you to know that dark and twisty tales with whodunnits and why'd-they-do-its are pretty much my favorite kind of read. What exactly that says about me I'm not too sure, but it's the truth, nonetheless. Unfortunately, it's very rare for me to read a book that takes me almost all the way to the end before I've got it all figured out and Emma in the Night managed to do just that. Wendy Walker has a real talent for drawing you into the heart of each character and slowly feeding you puzzle piece by puzzle piece as you attempt to figure out just what happened to Cass and Emma, and where they've both been in the years that they've been missing. What enthralled me most about the book was that no single character was truly innocent, no one person perfect. I often talk about books being realistic, but in few cases is it really, truly, so as is the case with Emma in the Night. I could not quit reading. I could not quit digging further into these girls' pasts and Cass' present until the shocking conclusions started coming together. This is a book for all ages that like a thrilling read, but it's also a book that will have you looking a little closer at your friends, your neighbors, and even your own family.This review was originally posted on Electively Paige; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Kool Kooshion Wood Beaded Seat Cushion; Brand: Kool Kooshion; Review: Cheap but works well. I have it on a leather seat to help keep me a little cooler in the summer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BikeMaster Spoke Wrench 14-04; Brand: BikeMaster; Review: Used this several times now. It works but I wish it was longer for better reach and protecting knuckles.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EVS Sports 112053-0109 R3 Race Collar (Black, Adult); Brand: EVS Sports; Review: Collar seems to be a decent product. Nothing like the $300 ones, but still a good product. The attachments didn't match up to my chest protector so it would pull back onto my throat. A friend has one and he loves it, but doesn't attach it to his chest protector.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SAINT MICHAEL GUARDIAN BELL gremlin mod harley usa honda kawasaki bmw cop police; Brand: Guardian Bell; Review: I have one on my dirt bike and quad. They have held up nicely: close to 60-100 miles of desert riding and Washings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemonbest C0196 Universal Car Steering Wheel Stitch On Wrap Cover, 106 cm, Black; Brand: LemonBest; Review: So far so good. Getting it situated and deciding on a stitch pattern is time consuming. Didn't come with directions but it's easy to use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ediors® Dual Sport Dirt Bike ATV MX BMX; Brand: Ediors; Review: Broke the first time the bike went down. They look nice and when on decently easy, and there is a metal/aluminum bar under the plastic. I think this aluminum is pressed powder so it isn't strong at all. Spend the money and get something solid metal for true protection.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: West Coast Accessories W5614ST 14 mm x 1.5" Spline Closed End Truck Wheel Lug Nut Installation Kit; Brand: Wheel Pros; Review: Bought these for a full size pickup and they seem way too light weight. And the diameter of the beveled edge is smaller than factor. Would buy for a small car not a full size pickup.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Partsam Universal LED Strip for Motorcycle License Plate Tail Brake Stop Turn Signal Light Strip 32LED; Brand: Partsam; Review: Pros: These work well. They are very bright and easy to install. The tape sticks and stays in place. Cons: The positive and negative wiring is a very small Guage. The wire is easily broken while striping away the insulation. Make sure you get the light in the perfect place, because the tape is only good for one use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BADASS SHARKS Rear Fender LED Brake Red Tail Light Dirt Bike Motocross XR CRF KLX Enduro EXC; Brand: ZW Homeland; Review: So far so good, the product works. It's a bit small; can't use the factory drilled holes in the license plate since the fender is so narrow. Great if you're only needing a tail light/brake light. Doesn't have a light for a license plate either.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Audew 2-Pin Electronic Turn Signal Flasher Relay Fix Motorcycle Turn Signal Hyper Flash; Brand: Audew; Review: This relay is suppose to fix the hyper blink on LED turn signals, but you have to constantry adjust the flash rate. If you use this product place it where it is easily accessible so you can adjust the flash rate every time you turn on your ignition.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Honda Wing Red Black Graphic Sticker Decal Bike ATV Dirt 1 Sheet ST02.; Brand: Motocross; Review: Decals are fine, they are just really small; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Baggallini Horizon Lightweight Crossbody Bag – Multi-Pocketed, Water Resistant Travel Purse with Removable Wristlet; Brand: ; Review: Good for every day use but not big enough for travelling. Love the colour and the yellow inside. Middle compartment is only big enough to hold a wallet, small glasses case & with a squeeze, a pair of sunglasses front sipped pockets not large enough to hold a iPhone 6/7 plus.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baggallini Hobo Tote - Lightweight, Water-Resistant Travel Purse With Multiple Pockets and Removable Wristlet; Brand: ; Review: Great every day bag, good size and the two side pockets are good for a water bottle and mobile phone. The only thing I believe is missing is a zipped compartment inside, this would have been better than the large amount of credit card spots.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baggallini Hobo Tote - Lightweight, Water-Resistant Travel Purse With Multiple Pockets and Removable Wristlet; Brand: ; Review: Great every day bag, good size and the two side pockets are good for a water bottle and mobile phone. The only thing I believe is missing is a zipped compartment inside, this would have been better than the large amount of credit card spots.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baggallini Hobo Tote - Lightweight, Water-Resistant Travel Purse With Multiple Pockets and Removable Wristlet; Brand: ; Review: Great every day bag, good size and the two side pockets are good for a water bottle and mobile phone. The only thing I believe is missing is a zipped compartment inside, this would have been better than the large amount of credit card spots.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baggallini Excursion Travel Sling; Brand: ; Review: great size back pack ideal for travel. Will easily fit an ipad, bootle of water inside (there is no pocket for water) and other things. It's also lightweight and comfortable as a back pack; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Propet Women's Travelactiv Ss Sandal; Brand: Propt; Review: Comfortable shoe. My only negative is that the velcro closing tab is not in a very accessible area and is a little short; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Propet Women's Hartley Sandal; Brand: Propt; Review: Very comfortable but they are a little wide even though I have a wide foot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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