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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Total Money Makeover; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Ramsey Page; Review: I would recommend this book to people who are looking to make a lasting change in their life and get out of debt and/or stop living paycheck to paycheck. Dave's program is specific and the book is full of great examples from people with diverse backgrounds and ages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Living Crazy Love: An Interactive Workbook for Individual or Small-Group Study; Author: Visit Amazon's Francis Chan Page; Review: Francis Chan is awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bravest Princess: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess; Author: Visit Amazon's E.D. Baker Page; Review: This is one of my favorite series I enjoy every part. I'm eather going ahhh or haha. a very good book for tweens; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunger Driven: Overcoming Fear And Skepticism Of The Supernatural Christian Lifestyle; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Nickens Page; Review: Eye opening stories of prophesy, words of knowledge, the Holy Spirit moving on people and more biblical truths of the spiritual gifts being active. The author walks you through his journey of faith to the present day and the details may surprise and encourage you. I highly recommend this book. If you are wondering about a prophetic gift, read this book. There are many practical things to learn in this book and Holy Spirit will do the rest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peter and the Starcatchers (Starcatchers (Paperback)); Author: Dr Dave Barry; Review: "Peter and The Starcatchers" is the best out of any movie, play, or other book written about Peter Pan. It shows Peter Pans life in an exciting way with plot twists throughout the book. This book fills the longing for more Peter Pan backstory. Though fangirls gush over this book, boys also love the action and adventure it holds. Some of its chapters focus on Peters rival Captain Hook which leave you with a chill after reading them, for everyone loves a good villain that can scare. The chapters about Peter cause you to lose half your fingernails as you navigate through his struggles. And Wendy also has chapters dedicated to her, though in the book her name is Molly. Mollys chapters hold so many mysteries that you cant help but reading on, scavenging for any bits and pieces that might tell you who she truly is. With the chapters being so exciting, its hard to control the time spent reading this book. I made this book sound reeeealy good and it totally is, but there's one thing that's hard to stand. The writer isn't the best. The plot was amazing, but c'mon I could have written better sentences than he did at times. If you can get past the few writing errors like I did, then I have no doubt that you'll tresure this book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dickies Unisex Everyday Scrubs (EDS) V-Neck 1 Pocket Top; Brand: ; Review: This scrub top fits well, it's good quality, and I got it at a great price. So far it is holding up well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolverine Men's W05107 Fulton Boot; Brand: Wolverine; Review: I bought these to replace my Timberland boots that recently fell apart. So far, these seem comfortable, rugged, and durable with great traction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brooks Men's Glycerin 9 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I've been an Asics wearer for years, primarily because I liked the light weight and neutral pronation. This is my first pair of Brooks in many years, and I love them. Comparable weight to my Asics 2070 but with better arch support.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's GT-2000 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I've been running in Asics for many years, most recently with GT-2170. I've only done a few runs in the GT-2000, but so far they feel fine. Good heel cushioning, same fit as previous Asics (run 1/2 size larger than most other shoes I wear). Pretty good arch support, perhaps a bit more than GT-2170.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stacy Adams Men's Hawthorne Boot; Brand: STACY ADAMS; Review: These fit OK, but had a cheap look and feel. I sensed they wouldn't hold up well and returned them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mark Nason Los Angeles Men's Dewsbury Chukka Boot; Brand: ; Review: This is my second pair of Mark Nason Skecher chukkas. Very comfortable and nice looking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mr Beams MB360 Wireless LED Spotlight with Motion Sensor and Photocell, Dark Brown; Brand: Mr Beams; Review: Easy one screw install. Compact, unobtrusive attractive appearance. Very bright light well distributed. Very sensitive at over 20 feet, would be nice to have sensitivity control.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Triangle Bulbs 0.5-Watt C7 LED Night Light Bulb, Clear, 2-Pack (4 bulbs); Brand: Triangle Bulbs; Review: Color and brightness good. Light pattern is a 180 degree "dome" over the top of the lamp leaving everything under the lamp dark.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Replacement Seal for Fleck 3/4" and 1" Stainless Steel Bypass Valve - Fleck Part # 11726; Brand: AFWFilters; Review: Fixed the leak, easy repair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BINZET AC 100-240V to DC 12V Converter Adapter High Power supply LED Driver Transformer Adapter with 12 Volt for 3528; Brand: BINZET; Review: Bought twice, neither worked.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SUPEREX Smart Universal Battery Charger with Car Charger For AA AAA 18650 26650 C CR123a lithium ion/Ni-MH 3.7V,; Brand: Superex; Review: Nice universal charger. Use for NiMh and LiIon. Up to 1A charge rate and very informative display tells you charge voltage, percentage, time, & mAh. Both AA and 18650 batteries fit. Comes with wall power supply and 12V car cord.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GE 16" LED Linkable Light Bars, 2-Pack - Easy Plug-In Operation Soft White 435 Lumens for Under Cabinet,; Brand: GE; Review: The bars are compact and sleek and provide good light. The two light bars must be "daisy chained" as only one power cord is provided.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Velleman VTDESOL3U Vacuum Desoldering Pump With Heater 30W; Brand: Velleman; Review: Combining the vacuum with the iron makes desoldering much easier. Good tool to have.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LED Concepts Under Cabinet Linkable LED T5 Light Bar – Ultra; Brand: LED Concepts; Review: Easy to mount, no "blind" screws to install. Lots of light, run cool, use only 8 watts. I split them up so I needed to get a second ac cord.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duplex (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honey (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Boss's Daughter (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Are We There Yet? (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hide and Seek (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Because of Winn-Dixie (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lost: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Date (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man of the House (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Be Cool (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kicking & Screaming (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robots (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Watch -Black; Brand: Invicta; Review: UPDATE 6/15 Wesley chose this watch to take on a 2 year Peace Corps trip to Amazonia. It is that sturdy and dependable. UPDATE 6/13 After thorough constant use and about 50 ocean dives, it still works. i have replaced the band once. It loses about a minute a week, but i can deal with that. Great bargain! *** Original review: Picture this: a Rolex look, water-resistant for most SCUBA divers, self-winding, luminous dial, timing bezel, scratch-resistant face, and more. Here's what the manufacturer says: Watch Information Brand Name: Invicta Model number: 9110 Part Number: INV9110 Dial window material type: antireflective-mineral Clasp: Buckle Case material: stainless-steel Case diameter: 41 millimeters Case Thickness: 14 millimeters Band material: Rubber Band length: mens-standard Band width: 22 millimeters Dial color: black Bezel material: black-and-stainless-steel Bezel Function: unidirectional Calendar: Date Movement: japan-automatic Water resistant depth: 660 Feet Here's what the manufacturer doesn't say: 1. Remember that "unidirectional" means one direction. It turns counter-clockwise. After using an electronic watch for many years, I was worried about the bezel getting jammed with sand or salt. There has been no problem. 2. The stem, screwed in through an "o" ring (I assume) to keep it water-tight, will slowly "unscrew" itself over time. Check it every so often. 3. I wear this watch with the face on the bottom of my wrist, and the watchband on the top of my wrist. I thought that I'd have to accept all the scratches on the face. After 6 months, there is nary a scratch. 4. The illumination isn't as bright as I'd like, but I've gotten used to it. 5. I've been happy as a clam (pun intended) when diving with it. 6. The self-winding mechanism works perfectly with my normal arm activities. The only thing I would change is to have the rubber watchband be manufactured with a slight bend in it. I have thinner wrists, so I have an extra 4.5 cm section of band sticking straight out, catching on my shirt (why not cut it off? I need the extra length if I want to wear it on the outside of a wetsuit). Highly recommended as a bargain for the discounted price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life is Good Men's Crusher Long Sleeve Tee; Brand: Life is Good; Review: This long-sleeved tee-shirt is comfortable and cozy. The sizes run large. Mine survives washing without shrinkage or obvious fading. It is my second shirt with this brand. And the graphics advertise no product except for... Life Is Good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thule TEED-117 EnRoute Escort Daypack, Black; Brand: Thule; Review: Backpacks are not "one size fits all" in terms of utility. Some need to be light, while others can be heavier. Some packs are designed to carry specific gear - climbing ropes, foul weather gear, lunch, and so on. This pack, the Thule EnRoute Escort Daypack for 17-Inch MacBook Pro and 10-Inch Tablets, is what I would call an office or school pack. There are many packs that fit this category. Here, a pack has to be able to deal with the weight of computers and books in its construction and on the back of the wearer. I've been using an Ebags product, which I like. Multiple compartments, comfortable straps, cushioned bottom. I've used this Ebag while walking, riding a bike or moped, and for international travel. But I have never been fully comfortable with having a couple thousand dollars worth of electronic gear in it while traveling in rain. And that's the bottom line, right? You can drop everything in a reusable shopping bag, but you want some protection to go along with the comfort. The Thule EnRoute pack has a dedicated laptop pocket, and while I never depend on a backpack being truly waterproof with all those zippers and stitches, I respect the pack material overlapping the main zipper, making it more difficult for water to leak in. I use it with a 15 inch PowerBook, so there is plenty of room, and the separate pocket for the iPad is easy to find, even in the dark. The main compartment will hold a few books, but you won't carry a library here. And the smaller compartments are okay. I've really not used the hardened pouch for sunglasses; I just wear them on my head when not in use. The straps clearly were less comfortable than my Ebag pack, but I found myself either breaking them in or just getting used to them. The belt strap is worthless, and I would rather not have these on the pack, hanging down. I might just cut them off. The chest strap can be useful when cycling. Overall, I am happy with this pack. It is rather pricy, but protection comes at a cost. I still keep an umbrella in one side pocket, and a coffee cup in the other, so I am ready for the downpour with either the umbrella or ducking inside a cafe until it stops raining. ADDED NOTE : After six months of daily use, it still looks as good as new. ADDED NOTE #2: after a year and a half of continual use, I can't even see a single worn spot. Nice! ADDED NOTE #3: So after about 4 years of near daily use (even three overseas trips), no worn spots!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timex Unisex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 GPS Digital HRM Watch & Flex Tech Chest Strap; Brand: Timex; Review: Addendum 4/30/15: after 2 years of continuous use, I still like it! No obvious loss of battery longevity yet. I normally use a Garmin 305 for measuring my distance and pace while running, and a Sigma BC 1009 Bicycle Speedometer while cycling. Both have some positive and negative characteristics. I compared this Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 in particular to my Garmin, which has survived drenching rains, a 6 hour ultra marathon, and probably 100 recharge cycles. But I've also used this Timex Run Trainer while bicycling. Here goes: 1. Swimming. Obviously, the Garmin 305 is not designed to be used when swimming. However, I am disappointed that the Timex IRONMAN Run Trainer is certified for only 50 m of water pressure instead of the 100 m necessary to be used when swimming. Frankly, I want a GPS watch for the whole cycle: swimming, biking, and running. I don't know about you, but I cannot put the Garmin on my wrist while I am running. Now, I have read some reviews stating that the reviewer used the Timex while swimming, but at this price, I am unwilling to experiment. Bottom line? An IRONMAN watch should be useable for all three sports. UPDATE 8/13. Today I received this note from a very responsive Timex customer representative: "We have had customers swimming with it with no problems. The main issue is to remember not to press the buttons while in the water, although that generally isn't a problem for triathletes since you are rather too busy in the water to be working with your watch. Should there ever be any moisture entry into the watch, it is covered under the one-year warranty." 2. Watch face. The Garmin 305 has been beat up, but the face is minimally scratched. The Timex is easily scratched. Be prepared for this. 3. Time keeper. No time keeping on Garmin. The Timex doubles as a watch. And it is a good looking watch at that. Comfortable, and in watch mode the battery seems to last over 2 weeks on one charge. 4. Visibility. The Timex's numerals are big and bold. However, I like the Garmin's arrangement, making it easy to see pace, distance, and time. You have to go to another screen to see total time with the Timex. 5. Time to satellite connection. Much, much, MUCH faster with Timex, like 15 seconds. The Garmin is 1-3 minutes. 6. The 305 doesn't connect with Goggle maps or other computer mapping programs. The Timex does, and the format is sweet. 7. The Timex looks like a watch, the Garmin looks like a GPS device. 8. When the low battery icon goes on for the Garmin, I have about 10 minutes before the screen goes blank. And there is no warning as to how much battery is left, meaning I have to recharge it after every long run. For the Timex, there is an indicator telling you how much battery you have left. Nice. 9. Both are easy to navigate. 10. I did have difficulties losing my initial settings when I; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 GPS Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: To date, I haven't found a need for the "bells and whistles" that come with most sport GPS devices. My needs include pace, elapsed time, and distance. For years, my Garmin 305 has been there for me, but the 305 has its limitations. These include no watch mode, no waterproofing while swimming, and slow GPS signal acquisition. So I swim with a dive watch, then put on the 305. Bother. This Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 is pretty slick. First, it is a good looking timepiece. The numerals are bold and clear, and the backlight function last about 3 seconds and is bright. In time (watch) mode, the battery lasts at least 2 weeks. I've been trying this one out continuously for the past month. It's been with me walking, running (including running in the rain), cycling (mountain and road), and swimming. I was worried about the swimming, since it is rating to 50 m and most rating systems suggest you need a rating of 100 m for swmming. But after coresponding with a Timex rep, I gave it a try in the water, and for the past 3 weeks it has been submerged in a pool or spa every day. I was apprehensive, since you don't want to soak an expensive piece of hardware and have it fail, but I have no apprehension now about swimming for an hour with it on my wrist. Addendum: I've since snorkeled with the watch in the ocean, and forgot about it when I dove down to about 30 feet. Still works! Signal acquisition the first time I used it took about 5 minutes. Since then, it seems to take 15-30 seconds. Nice! There is a battery level indicator when in time mode, and it is appreciated. With the 305, it was a wish and a prayer to how much juice was left, so it was user beware. Nothing is as frustrating as starting off on a new run and having the low battery message come up 10 minutes into your run (witht the 305, you had about 10 minutes of time left). In GPS mode, this Timex uses the battery, but it lasted at least 6 hours (longest I used it). I'm not sure it would last a 12 hour bike ride, and my longest run ever was 6.5 hours, but it looks like this will work for 99% of my activities. The trick is to turn off the GPS mode when you are done! Like I said, I don't seem to have any use (today) for the bells and whistles, those vribrating reminders, ability to transfer my route to a laptop, calorie count, and so on. Maybe someday. For now, this Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 is a good looking, functional GPS unit that is my new favorite. My previous watch was also my dive watch, but now that I have upgraded to a dive computer, I don't need it for diving. I'll just have to remember to take off this Timex, since taking it on a dive is not what it is; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag; Brand: Timbuk2; Review: I've got two other Timbuk2 messenger bags, and I've given others away as gifts. This classic model has all the features I expect and enjoy, except for one crucial one... a padded compartment for pads and computers. I, and many other cyclists, carry these devices with us, and we have to have an expectation of protecting these investments from water and shock. Even if you currently, or normally, do not carry electronic devices, in all probability you will in the future. For about the same price, you can buy a padded Timbuk2 bag. Why have two? So there is nothing wrong with this messenger bag. It's just "okay" (thus three stars) when the engineering exists to produce a more useful product.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Men's M1080v4; Brand: ; Review: Shoes are hard to review. Or rather, you should be suspicious of shoe reviews because the relationship between a shoe and a foot is , well, personal. I tend to find a brand and model that works, and stick with it. New Balance was not on that short list. Nevertheless, I gave these shoes a try. This review encompasses the following uses of this shoe. - a total of 360 miles running (2-26.2 mile runs), on concrete, asphalt, sand, gravel, grass, dirt, snow, and a treadmill, up and down hills - 160 miles on a mountain bike (wide pedals) - 47 miles walking - 2 hours on the teak deck of a sailboat My background? I'm a long-distance runner and cyclist. My shoes have to work, or they get donated to the thrift store. I'm liking these New Balance Men's M1080 Running Shoes. They are light and comfortable. I use Smartwool Men's PhD Run UltraLight Micro socks, and there is nary a hot spot on my feet. The heel drop is a little lower than I am used to, and I notice it on the uphill climbs. A runner will eventually "break in" a pair of shoes, and this wearing process is very individualistic. If the sides blow out, or the heel separates, I'll add to this review. Otherwise, I'll keep running, walking, and biking. Why not 5 stars? Well, I still plan to wear my regular shoes for the upcoming half, full, and ultra-marathons. Until I'm ready to use these shoes, comparatively, I've got to rate these shoes one spot lower. ADDENDUM: after a lot of use, the sole is holding up quite well. I'm surprised the heel hasn't worn more. Tough material! SECOND ADDENDUM: at 200 miles, holes are appearing on the outside of both shoes where there is toe flex. It looks like 200 miles is the life of these shoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Men's Lock N Load Fleece Vest; Brand: ; Review: Comfortable fleece, with a camo pattern on the inside collar. I expected this fleece to be a brighter orange. It is certainly not a "safety orange" color.... more like a dull orange (burnt orange?). Nice pockets and zipper.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Garnet and White Topaz Dragonfly Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: This is a petite necklace, with red garnets and "diamond-esque" gems on a dragonfly, all put together in a size that would fit on a dime. It's attractive enough that I ordered some earrings to match (as well as I could): Sterling Silver Garnet 3-Stone Dangle Earrings. The 18" chain is very light. Officially? This necklace is a "Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Garnet and White Topaz Dragonfly Pendant Necklace."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver, Gold Tone or Rose Tone Created Blue, White or Pink Opal 20mm Hoop Earrings; Brand: ; Review: This gift of sterling silver hoop earrings went over very well! The manufactured opal stands out, and each piece has some "heft" (they don't look or feel cheap in any way). Very secure latch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thule Departer 23L Daypack; Brand: Thule; Review: I have a Thule backpack (Thule EnRoute Escort Daypack for 17-Inch MacBook Pro and 10-Inch Tablets - Gray (TEED-117)) that has been a part of my profile for the past 2 years. I love the quality and the performance. It's a bit large when I don't have a lot to carry, however, especially if I am just taking my computer down to Starbucks. So I was excited to try out this model. First, quality. The material, the sewing, and the straps all seem to be first rate. No dings here at all. Now performance. One side has a bottle holder, and the other side has a padded pocket for either glasses or a phone. These are okay. But there are three things that I really have problems with. First, there needs to be a bit more padding at the bottom of the pack. I want enough padding in the bottom so that it it is dropped from chest height (it's a pack, right?), the edge of my computer is safe. I'll put my own padding in the bottom of the computer pocket because I don't trust the padding that this pack comes with. Second, I have always wanted a computer backpack with a watertight cover. The photo provided with this product looked like the top flap folded over, a bit like a dry bag. But it is possible for the top flap to close and the sides to be open, allowing water to enter. With my computer inside, that's a no-no. And finally, if you are thin, the straps aren't that secure on your shoulders. A chest strap would have helped here, as would have more ergonomically designed shoulder straps. Since I planned to use this when cycling to my office or Starbucks, I liked both the orange color and the loop for attaching a blinky light. I also liked the handle on top when carrying it like a briefcase.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Created Blue Opal Band Ring; Brand: ; Review: This sterling silver ring feels hefty and well-constructed. The manufactured opal is brilliant and showy. The size is true (mine was a 6). Really, this is a very nice ring, and matches well with other blue opal Beaux Bijoux products (Sterling Silver Created Blue Opal 20mm Hoop Earrings), as well as other sterling silver blue opal products (Blue Lab Opal Inlay Thin Band Ring in Sterling Silver Size 6).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver 3 Row Pave Inside-Out Cubic Zirconia CZ Ladies Hoop Earrings (2.00 cttw, 1.5 Inch = 35X35MM); Brand: ; Review: These are attractive earrings, but they ended up being much heavier than I expected. If you are used to lighter earrings, it may be an unpleasant/uncomfortable experience. The earrings look very different from front to back, with the stones located on the front. See photo.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 18k Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and Genuine Madeira Citrine Elongated Drop Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Out of the box, these 18k Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and Genuine Madeira Citrine Elongated Drop Earrings are attractive and bright. On the ears, they are LIGHT! The slightest shake of the head has these earrings moving, like aspen tree leaves in the wind.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Created Blue and White Sapphire Oval Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: The Good: The size is great - it's really elegant looking and not overpowering as a pendant. There's a nice balance between the white sapphires around the border and the blue sapphire in the middle, and the blue color is very bright! All are extremely sparkly and catch and reflect light. It's also very lightweight, which is great for an event piece (won't pull on your neck as the night goes on). The Bad: The clasp could be a little nicer looking. But that's nitpicking. Bottom Line: It's lovely!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver Onyx | Jade | Aquamarine and Diamond Accent Stud Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: These Sterling Silver Oval-Shaped Jade and Diamond Stud Earrings clearly are striking! They are large without being heavy on the ears. And did anyone notice the resemblance to a turtle? To a sea turtle enthusiast, this is a plus! I would have liked some of the "natural" lines and shade variations that you see in untreated jade. Without them, this piece looks more "fake" than I would like. As for the diamonds, they are small (natch... see price), and they are supposed to be in compliance "with the Kimberley Process to ensure that their diamonds are conflict free." How do you ever know? The 6 stones total 0.06 carats. The matching necklace would be a good complement: Sterling Silver Oval-Shaped Jade and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 18"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Created Blue Opal Designed Band Ring; Brand: ; Review: This is a very attractive ring, and the manufactured opal is very striking. The jewelers were not skimpy on either the opal or the silver! However, the thickness of the ring makes it feel very awkward on the hand (between the fingers). It is just uncomfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Oxidized Celtic Tree of Life Round Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Beautiful necklace, with the pendent larger than a US quarter, and heft that means it will stay positioned around your neck. It is a simple, yet striking piece of jewelry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Twisted Hoop Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: These Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Twisted Round Hoop Earrings are attractive, sparkly, and well-made. HOWEVER... they are heavy! I know it is all relative, but you really don't have a sense of the actual heft of an earring until it is in your hand (or on your ear). This one is just too heavy. If the weight was more balanced (to me), I would rate it higher.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 18k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Two-Tone and Created White Sapphire Wave Hoop Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: These 18k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Two-Tone African Amethyst and Created White Sapphire Wave Hoop Earrings are attractive, and I don't know whether it is because of the 18K plating, but they seem richer in a gold tone than I expected. I'm not real keen on gold plating in general, but you get what you pay for! The asymmetry of these earrings is their key characteristic. A touch on the heavy side, they are classy in a "I'm unconventional" sort of way. The clasp is firm, and the gems are attractive and firmly affixed. These earrings actually look a LOT better in my hand than in the photo. They really are an attractive piece of jewelry! Enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've been wearing 501s for, well, decades. The material is sturdy, and holds up to constant wear. Depending on what you put in your pockets, the rear pockets will show the wear (and outline) of a wallet or phone. Fading happens gradually. I've had enough pairs to know that the sizing is more erratic than I would like. Sometimes a pair fits exactly right, and other times, the waist is looser or tighter than expected, or the length is a bit short. I wonder if this is a result of the specific manufacturing plant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big and Tall 501 Original Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've been wearing 501s for, well, decades. The material is sturdy, and holds up to constant wear. Depending on what you put in your pockets, the rear pockets will show the wear (and outline) of a wallet or phone. Fading happens gradually. I've had enough pairs to know that the sizing is more erratic than I would like. Sometimes a pair fits exactly right, and other times, the waist is looser or tighter than expected, or the length is a bit short. I wonder if this is a result of the specific manufacturing plant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've been wearing 501s for, well, decades. The material is sturdy, and holds up to constant wear. Depending on what you put in your pockets, the rear pockets will show the wear (and outline) of a wallet or phone. Fading happens gradually. I've had enough pairs to know that the sizing is more erratic than I would like. Sometimes a pair fits exactly right, and other times, the waist is looser or tighter than expected, or the length is a bit short. I wonder if this is a result of the specific manufacturing plant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've been wearing 501s for, well, decades. The material is sturdy, and holds up to constant wear. Depending on what you put in your pockets, the rear pockets will show the wear (and outline) of a wallet or phone. Fading happens gradually. I've had enough pairs to know that the sizing is more erratic than I would like. Sometimes a pair fits exactly right, and other times, the waist is looser or tighter than expected, or the length is a bit short. I wonder if this is a result of the specific manufacturing plant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've been wearing 501s for, well, decades. The material is sturdy, and holds up to constant wear. Depending on what you put in your pockets, the rear pockets will show the wear (and outline) of a wallet or phone. Fading happens gradually. I've had enough pairs to know that the sizing is more erratic than I would like. Sometimes a pair fits exactly right, and other times, the waist is looser or tighter than expected, or the length is a bit short. I wonder if this is a result of the specific manufacturing plant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver, Gold Tone or Rose Tone Created Blue, White or Pink Opal Starfish Dangling Earrings; Brand: ; Review: Excellent and attractive earrings! They are light but not too small (the edges just fit inside a US quarter), and the combination of the sterling silver and blue opal is fantastic. I've also got matching rings and necklaces by Beaux Bijoux. I am impressed with this brand!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Blocking Driving Horn Rimmed Sunglasses Amber Tinted Lens 54mm; Brand: zeroUV; Review: I wore these sunglasses for 2 hours, and they gave me a headache. I can't tell you whether this was due to the optics, but I do know that they fit tight on the face (and I don't have a wide face). The tint gives everything an orange blush color, and because they are not particularly dark, you can keep them on in low light conditions.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 18k Yellow Gold and Rhodium Plated Two Tone African Amethyst, Garnet and Sky Blue Topaz Leaves Drop Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: What do you want earrings to do? You want them to tell the world about you... your sense of style, your level of wealth, and to draw attention to your face. These 18k Yellow Gold and Rhodium Plated Two Tone African Amethyst, Garnet and Sky Blue Topaz Leaves Drop Earrings are easy to put on, much lighter than expected, and really quite attractive. They shimmer as they wiggle!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patagonia Black Hole 60L Duffel Bag; Brand: Patagonia; Review: I've just used this bag for one short trip so far, but I got it for a longer trip which will include 7 days on a 14 person boat. At first, I was stumped with the detached shoulder straps... how are they connected? I finally figured it out, but some instructions would have helped. Size-wise, this is a carry-on. You can use the strap handles, the haul loops (on both ends...nice), the backpack straps, and I even used one backpack strap as a shoulder strap (it sits kinda high, however). I tried to get my coffee mug to fit in one of the haul loops, but they are too big. I may wrap something around one so I can use it as a cup holder. The material seems tougher and more durable than I was expecting. The photos make the material look flimsy, but it is robust. Outside, there is a side pocket (I keep the shoulder straps in it) and two small mesh zippered pockets inside. My only beef is with the "cool feature." From the product description: "One of the coolest features to this bag is the fact that it can be stuffed into its own pocket so you can easily store it after your trip or pack it up and take it with you to have an extra bag on your adventures." That's the side pocket. It was REALLY hard to get the new and clean bag OUT of the pocket. I see it as being difficult to put the thing back into the pocket. I started, then quit when I knew it was going to take more than a couple of minutes. It's just too much easier to mash flat and put it on the bottom of another bag.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Giovanni Navarre Men's Buffalo Leather Motorcycle Casual Vest; Brand: Giovanni Navarre; Review: Well constructed and good-looking vest. I have a small and a medium, and my complaint would be that they are short for taller people. That is, I'd like it to actually reach my hips.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SwissGear Meyrin 24.5" Expandable Spinner Suitcase, Dark Blue; Brand: SwissGear; Review: This SwissGear Meyrin 24.5" Expandable Spinner Suitcase is a bare-bones full-size (not carry-on) suitcase. It is extremely light, yet rugged in construction. In addition to the four wheels (they stick out a bit... I am worried about one getting destroyed in the loading/unloading process), the suitcase has a retractable handle plus two fabric handles (top and side) for ease in carrying when the retractable handle has to be lowered. Addendum: after an extended trip that involved... let's see.... 8 flight segments, 2 buses, 6 taxis, 4 ferries, 7 days living out of my suitcase on a boat, and I don't know what since this suitcase missed my flight and was delivered 48 hours after I returned, this SwissGear spinner was a bit dirty (light blue isn't a great color) and there were some definite spots on the edges showing wear and tear. I repaired one small cut with superglue. The wheels were fabulous throughout.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Legend Men's Flamingos Hawaiian Shirt; Brand: Pacific Legend; Review: This is my second Pacific Legend shirt. It's a rather stiff material. I like a softer, 100% cotton feel. However, the colors are vivid, the price is right, and it fits well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Men's Long-Sleeve Button Down Solid Shirt; Brand: ; Review: This Calvin Klein shirt is a thinner cotton (thus, cooler than a heavier fabric) and certainly is a "slim fit." I normally wear a medium, and I will not be able to wear an undershirt with this shirt. There is no Calvin Klein logo on the shirt's exterior (unlike some other major brands). The shirt tails are not long, so you may have difficulty with keeping this shirt tucked in. Of course, if you don't tuck in your shirts, this isn't a problem.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Men's Long-Sleeve Button Down Solid Shirt; Brand: ; Review: This Calvin Klein shirt is a thinner cotton (thus, cooler than a heavier fabric) and certainly is a "slim fit." I normally wear a medium, and I will not be able to wear an undershirt with this shirt. There is no Calvin Klein logo on the shirt's exterior (unlike some other major brands). The shirt tails are not long, so you may have difficulty with keeping this shirt tucked in. Of course, if you don't tuck in your shirts, this isn't a problem.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: IZOD Men's Doubler Crew Neck Solid Short Sleeve Tee; Brand: ; Review: This IZOD Men's Short Sleeve Basic Crew Neck Solid Doubler Tee has double fabric at the neck only, projecting the image of wearing 2 tees. I normally wear a medium, and this medium is MUCH larger. The sleeves reach to my elbows, and it is wide. I even checked twice to see whether or not I really had a size large. The fabric has a soft feel, which is nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: IZOD Men's Doubler Crew Neck Solid Short Sleeve Tee; Brand: ; Review: This IZOD Men's Short Sleeve Basic Crew Neck Solid Doubler Tee has double fabric at the neck only, projecting the image of wearing 2 tees. I normally wear a medium, and this medium is MUCH larger. The sleeves reach to my elbows, and it is wide. I even checked twice to see whether or not I really had a size large. The fabric has a soft feel, which is nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Denim Men's Original Melange V-Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: This Tommy Hilfiger Denim Men's Original Melange V-Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt is very comfortable, a nice fit (mine was a medium), and probably best used as a complement to a slimmer body. The Hilfiger logo is small and tasteful. If you are used to a crew neck tee, it may feel awkward at first, but the brushed cotton feel is just so nice! This is now my "dress up" tee shirt!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gaiam Apparel Womens Harper Tank; Brand: Gaiam; Review: Although this top will be used primarily for yoga, it is attractive and comfortable enough to be used for everything from attending a Michael Franti concert to hiking a trail (but wearing with a backpack is not recommended). The (mostly) rayon fabric is extremely soft and supple, and the spandex keeps it clinging to your body. It is a relatively thin fabric, and there is no chest support, so you will be wearing it with another shirt or bra.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Men's Long-Sleeve Button Down Solid Shirt; Brand: ; Review: I've tried the medium Calvin Klein Men's Slim Fit Infinite Cool Stripe Button Down Shirt and it really is on the tight side, even for a slim person who normally wears a medium. This large-sized shirt seems perfect for the 6 foot, 165 pound person. The sleeve length is just right, the shoulder seam is right on the edge of the shoulders, and I like the black ribbing color and style. There are removable collar inserts to watch out for when you are washing and drying this shirt. The material doesn't crease easily, but the tails aren't particularly long. The models always show this shirt untucked, perhaps because there is a tendency for this shirt to become untucked.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Denim Men's Original V-Neck Long-Sleeve Sweater; Brand: ; Review: This is an incredibly comfortable sweater shirt, both with and without an underlying tee. My Tommy Hilfiger Denim Men's Original V-Neck Long Sleeve Sweater is colored "Black Iris," but you can envision it as a navy color. The medium fits as expected. The sleeves are plenty long, and the elastic in the wrists allows you to push the sleeves up your arm, where they hug it lightly (not too tight nor too loose). This is a REALLY nice sweater! Now I want more in different colors!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thule Chasm M-70L Duffel Bag; Brand: Thule; Review: I have another Thule Chasm bag, a 40L one (Thule Chasm Bag, Red Feather/Orange, 40 L. This "medium" is a 70L. Other than an additional mesh pocket inside, it appears to have the same construction and features. I'm going to post my review below for the 40L. As noted, I'm comparing it to my Patagonia Black Hole, which is a 60L duffel). The Thule duffel material clearly is a bit stiffer and looks, to my eyes and touch, as a more "rugged" material. This makes it a tad heavier than the Black Hole. However, I'm thinking that the Thule bag will shed water and mud at least as easily as the Patagonia, and I'm guessing more. As noted with the 40L, I will revise this review as I have additional opportunities to use it. In March 2017 I'll be in the Amazon rain forest. That will be an extreme test. I have to decide, between now and then... Thule or Patagonia? If I had to choose this minute, I would take the Thule. From my 40L Chasm review (with a few edits): I've been using a Thule backpack (Thule EnRoute Escort Daypack) practically every day for 3 years. I love its dependability and its ability to withstand the wear and tear associated with the daily use of the zippers, straps, and inside pockets. This Thule Chasm Bag looks like it may also be a winner. I am comparing this duffel with my used Patagonia Black Hole 60L bag (Patagonia Black Hole 60L Duffel Bag). Obviously, this Thule is 10L larger. But here is what I like... 1. The zipper to the main compartment is sheltered with overhanging material. No zipper is completely water resistant. However, with a built in "umbrella" covering the zipper, the chance of rain getting inside the main compartment is considerably less. 2. The backpack straps are easily removed and reinstalled. 3. The inside mesh pocket is the full length of the bag, and there is another inside mesh pocket, for easily accessible snacks or maps, overlapping one end of the larger mesh pocket. A third mesh pocket extends into the main compartment. There is one small outside pocket. 4. The bottom material for the bag is rugged... 1000 denier nylon. 5. There are small clips that will keep the duffel handles out of the way when using the bag's shoulder straps. 6. The design gives you full use of the space: 17 in x 29 in x 13 in. The bag, empty, weighs 3.8 pounds. 7. The bag comes with a mesh stuff sack. This stuff sack fits a brand new bag so tightly, that I don't plan to ever put it back inside. However, I will use the stuff sack as a travel bag inside this duffel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thule Chasm Duffel Bag; Brand: Thule; Review: I have another Thule Chasm bag, a 40L one (Thule Chasm Bag, Red Feather/Orange, 40 L. This "medium" is a 70L. Other than an additional mesh pocket inside, it appears to have the same construction and features. I'm going to post my review below for the 40L. As noted, I'm comparing it to my Patagonia Black Hole, which is a 60L duffel). The Thule duffel material clearly is a bit stiffer and looks, to my eyes and touch, as a more "rugged" material. This makes it a tad heavier than the Black Hole. However, I'm thinking that the Thule bag will shed water and mud at least as easily as the Patagonia, and I'm guessing more. As noted with the 40L, I will revise this review as I have additional opportunities to use it. In March 2017 I'll be in the Amazon rain forest. That will be an extreme test. I have to decide, between now and then... Thule or Patagonia? If I had to choose this minute, I would take the Thule. From my 40L Chasm review (with a few edits): I've been using a Thule backpack (Thule EnRoute Escort Daypack) practically every day for 3 years. I love its dependability and its ability to withstand the wear and tear associated with the daily use of the zippers, straps, and inside pockets. This Thule Chasm Bag looks like it may also be a winner. I am comparing this duffel with my used Patagonia Black Hole 60L bag (Patagonia Black Hole 60L Duffel Bag). Obviously, this Thule is 10L larger. But here is what I like... 1. The zipper to the main compartment is sheltered with overhanging material. No zipper is completely water resistant. However, with a built in "umbrella" covering the zipper, the chance of rain getting inside the main compartment is considerably less. 2. The backpack straps are easily removed and reinstalled. 3. The inside mesh pocket is the full length of the bag, and there is another inside mesh pocket, for easily accessible snacks or maps, overlapping one end of the larger mesh pocket. A third mesh pocket extends into the main compartment. There is one small outside pocket. 4. The bottom material for the bag is rugged... 1000 denier nylon. 5. There are small clips that will keep the duffel handles out of the way when using the bag's shoulder straps. 6. The design gives you full use of the space: 17 in x 29 in x 13 in. The bag, empty, weighs 3.8 pounds. 7. The bag comes with a mesh stuff sack. This stuff sack fits a brand new bag so tightly, that I don't plan to ever put it back inside. However, I will use the stuff sack as a travel bag inside this duffel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Men's M980V1 Fresh Foam Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I really didn't like the color or style, but I have to tell you that these shoes are very light and performed well at the half and full marathon length. I got about 200 miles out of them before my soles really started showing wear... my always present heel strike as well as wear on the sole of the toe box. They turned me on to investing in very light performance shoes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DELSEY Paris Delsey Luggage Comete 28 Inch Expandable 4 Wheel Spinner Fuschia; Brand: DELSEY Paris; Review: Although I try to avoid the larger suitcases (because they tend to get too close to the 50 pound limit), sometimes their use is inevitable. In that case, this Delsey Luggage Comete 28 inch Expandable should work well. First, I have the fuschia colored suitcase. It tends more to the pink side; I would have liked a darker color. Light colors show dirt and dings more clearly than do darker colors. The handle is firm and easy to use, and the 4 spinner wheels work well. Inside, there are 3 pockets. One is along an edge, for smaller items. The other 2 have a nifty design. They zip up at the edges to form a "hidden compartment" - a partition - across the top of the suitcase. The bottom half of the suitcase remains open (there are elastic ties to hold your clothes in place). With the pockets zipped in, the materials in the top part of your suitcase are not readily visible, yet you have another 3 inches of space here. These 2 pockets (1 with a mesh side, and the other plastic to allow storage of damp or dirty clothes) each extend about half the length of the suitcase. On the negative side, if you don't have these pockets/partition zipped in, they hang down when you open your suitcase. I'd like a couple of snaps so that you can keep it out of the way when you don't want to use the zipper. Other helpful design features include the side handle for ease of picking it up, and the expansion feature (easily completed with a zipper). However, as I noted with the size, the expansion feature makes it even easier to exceed airline weight limits. This is a functional suitcase that should stand up to extended use. The fuschia color will probably lose its luster fairly quickly, however.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Men's Classic Packable Down Jacket; Brand: ; Review: I can't recommend this down jacket by Calvin Klein. The primary issue is the zipper... it gets stuck about 1-3 inches up, depending on how hard you are tugging on the bottom of the jacket. It looks like there's a bit of a "wave" in the zipper line (perhaps it wasn't sewn on properly?). You have to fully straighten the zipper line to get it to work, and only if you get it exactly right. I'm guessing it is a flaw in the zipper line, and the zipper pull gets caught. I don't know if this flaw is unique for this particular jacket, or if it is a flaw throughout the line. In addition, this jacket has no information of the "fill power" of the down (I couldn't find this information on the Calvin Klein site either). This fill power measurement gives the buyer an opportunity to compare the quality of this jacket to other down jackets. And without it, you really shouldn't believe any comments about "5-7 degree Fahrenheit warmth factor"... there is no way this jacket is good to that temperature unless you are wearing appropriate layer clothing underneath it. I write with the experience of owning and using "similar" jackets (in style and thickness) from Patagonia, REI, Sierra Designs, and Mountain Hardware. That's a pretty good comparison group. The tag does note that the insulation is 90% duck down and 10% feathers. The pockets are not lined (so they will be colder) and there is a draw string at the bottom for keeping the warm air inside the coat from escaping at your waist. The pocket zippers work well, and there are two inside pockets without zippers. The collar is down-filled, and the inner lining is nylon. I like the dark chromium external color (won't show dirt); the interior is black. The cuffs have elastic. Addendum: after about a month of continuous use, the zipper problem has not been resolved. I was hoping whatever was causing the zipper to catch would smooth out. It hasn't, and I don't expect it to improve.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Galiva Men's Cotton Lightweight No Show Liner Socks - 3 Pairs; Brand: ; Review: These "no show" socks are not my favorite. They work with my oxfords to give the illusion that you are not wearing socks. Get it? You are wearing socks, but you want people to think that you are NOT wearing socks! Other than this, the socks have limited use. Not good for running shoes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vasque Men's Lost 40 Snow Boot; Brand: ; Review: I've used Sorel winter boots for such a long time, that I can't help but think I am a bit of a traitor for trying out these Vasque snow boots. The only Vasque products I've ever owned were a pair of hiking boots (which were great). So how do these Vasque Lost 40 snow boots compare? First, I had looked at some reviews, and noted that they may run small. I normally wear a 10.5, and these are size 11. With a pair of wool socks, the fit seems perfect. I can move my toes around, but my feet aren't trying to heat up unused space in the shoe. I recommend ordering a half size larger. Second, I found these boots really hard to pull on. They rest higher on the calf than my Sorels. There are two sets of laces, one from the midfoot to your ankles, and another from your ankles up your calves. Even with both of these lace sets loose, and tugging on both the boot tab and the liner tab, it was some work to get them on. It's tough to decipher this. On the one hand, I want the boots to be "form-fitting." On the other hand, I would like them easier to put on. For my Sorels, you can almost use them like slippers... with the laces loose, just slide them on and wrap the laces around the boot at the ankle. It is also going to be harder for snow to pack the inside of these Vasque boots from the top... that's a good thing! One problem with ill-fitting boots is that your socks can slide down to your toes, or the liner can bunch up at your ankle bone and make it sore. I've not had this as a problem with these Vasque boots. I've owned Sorels with both a rubber bottom and a more rigid, lugged sole. These Vasque boots have a winter camo-colored Vibram sole, but the lugs are moderately sized, and the sole material seems much softer than the Vibram soles you'd expect on, say, a pair of trail hiking boots. I definitely feel a "sponginess" in each step. The Vasque info states that this is due to an "aerogel insulating foam underfoot." It is comfortable. The pattern seems particularly good for snow... good traction. My leather-sided Sorels have been through all sorts of terrain, and have proven to be rugged to the extreme. These Vasque boots have a nylon side above the ankle, and I think it is real leather below (more like brushed leather). I think they will be less resistant to abrasions from sticks, rocks, or sharp ice. On the positive side, however, they are LIGHT. It's a trade off, right? I think these boots are best for areas where snow is the primary element you are transversing (hey, they ARE snow boots!). I'm thinking about how to repair the inevitable gashes that will happen. Winter is just starting as I write this, and the snow level at my current location is barely a half an inch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Men's Rfid Security Blocking Slim Front Pocket Wallet; Brand: ; Review: Unfortunately, I have no way to test the "RFID-blocking technology" of this wallet. And the articles I've read on the need for this technology involve statements like, "If you look at the number of credit cards with RFID, you cant even represent it statistically. Its not 0 percent, but its so far below 1 percent that it might as well be 0 percent." So the utility of this function is questionable. But the customer is always right, yeah? This has a number of pockets for credit cards, a library card, or whatever. There is a front slot with a window for an ID card, a door security card, or whatever. Your bills are held with a money clip inside. It's a slim wallet... don't expect to be lugging all those coupons, George Castanza-style (Seinfeld fans know what I mean). You can use this wallet in a back pocket. It may also be a good wallet for the back pocket when wearing "tight" jeans, given its slim profile.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Women's Seamless Micro Bikini 2 Pack; Brand: ; Review: These Columbia Women's Seamless Micro Bikini undies are just perfect for the active woman. With a content of 76% nylon and 24% Spandex, they act as a "dri-fit" material, pulling moisture away from the body. They are very light and comfortable. The quick-drying nature of the fabric also makes them perfect for travel. The bikini cut is low, allowing the wearer to wear the lowest hip-hugging jeans. They are so thin to feel like... nothing! And I love these sporty colors! Got an order in for another pair!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold Plated Diamond Miracle Tree of Life Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: This "Tree of Life" pendant necklace looks hefty without weighing you down. About the size of a US nickel, the width is greater than 1/8 inch. However, the spacing between the elements of this necklace make this a light pendant. The composition is Sterling silver, with some gold plating to highlight the "Tree of Life." The total diamond content, as well as each diamond, is quite small (as I remember, .05 carat). The design really complements and highlights these small diamonds, making them appear much larger than they really are. This pendant comes with a very thin, 18" chain. The clasp looks reliable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Women's Cotton Stretch Cami; Brand: ; Review: This Columbia Women's Cotton Stretch Cami is soft and clingy, as you might expect being made with 95% brushed cotton and 5% Spandex thread. It is long enough to reach to the hips for a 5' 10" woman. The shoulder straps are thin, but the light-weight nature of this cami means you won't feel the straps.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Women's Bonded Micro Thong; Brand: ; Review: The overall look of this Columbia Women's Bonded Micro Thong is not the same as the photo in the ad. It is a skimpier fit. The fabric is a wicking synthetic, and a bit on the sheer side. Make sure you have the body for it! The material is similar to the Columbia Women's Seamless Micro Bikini.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lewis N. Clark RFID-Blocking Waist Stash Anti-Theft Hidden Money Belt, Black, One Size; Brand: Lewis N. Clark; Review: I used this extensively in the rainforest, but I learned the hard way that it is not really water resistant... Around my waist and tucked into the back of my pants, it was under my raincoat, but I think the high humidity (and sweat?) soaked through... my passport got a bad case of the wavy paper. Consider keeping those documents that need to remain dry in a ziplock bag. All in all, it was very comfortable to wear, but a bit awkward to reveal and use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Mana Bounce 2 Aramis Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I think the range of shoe designs is a good thing, because one style is not the right style for everyone. I've now used these Adidas Performance Men's Mana Bounce 2 M Aramis Running Shoes for a short 4 mile run and a longer 16 mile run. I normally wear a size 10.5 in many different brands, but these size 11 shoes are narrow enough in width that they fit well. I'll bet if you wear regular size 11 shoes, you will find these shoes tight in both length and width. The shoes don't have a lot of padding on the heels. If you are a heel striker, it may feel jarring. If you have a midfoot-striking gait, it feels normal (but without padding). The sole is reinforced at the midfoot, with a thinner layer of sole at the heel, So in addition to the lack of padding on the heel, heel strikers will probably find that the sole will wear out rapidly on the pavement. And these are shoes made for treadmills and pavement, not trails.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: elope Dr. Seuss Cat in The Hat Adult Costume Socks; Brand: elope; Review: These socks fit a size 10.5 foot and still go up over the calf. The material is a bit thinner than I would like, and I would also like a bit more elastic... I'm not sure how they will hold up over time. However, as speciality socks, they are not worn on a regular basis, so maybe that is okay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: totes Automatic Open Compact Foldable Travel Umbrella; Brand: totes; Review: This Tote mini-umbrella has a powerful spring for popping open, and a nice wide velcro band for holding it closed. The fabric, when open, is taut and smooth... looks like it will hold up in the wind! I like that it is small enough to keep in my backpack for that rainy day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reef Men's Phantom II Flip-Flop (13 D(M) US/46 EUR, Black); Brand: ; Review: I'll revisit this review after I get a good month into these sandals, but my initial reaction is that they feel good. I'm a 10.5 shoe size, so I'm always stuck in getting a 10 or 11 in sandals. I got the 11. It's a bit long, but not too wide. Addendum: So I've used these for another 2 months, on a daily basis. They seem to wear well. They do squeak when wet, however.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Mens Dress Shirts Regular Fit Stretch Solid Spread Collar; Brand: ; Review: I thought this Calvin Klein Men's Regular Fit Stretch Solid Spread Collar Dress Shirt to be a bit...bland. Hey, Calvin Klein... I expect a designer shirt. The material is thin, easily wrinkled, and a bit wider than I hoped. Funny story... I walked into a tie-dye shop, and the owner came up to me and asked if I wanted my shirt dyed. It is bright white!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Balanced Tech Women's 3 Pack Classic Seamless Hipster Brief Bikini Panties; Brand: Balanced Tech; Review: They fit, they don't ride up, and they are ideal for traveling because they dry out so easily. But does anyone else think the "tag-less labeling" printing is a bit scratchy?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gold Toe Men's Johnny Rib Crew 3 Pack; Brand: ; Review: This is a light, mid-to-upper calf sock that looks and feels well-made. The light and dark gray socks are classy and elegant, ready for the office or a date. The black sock is deep black, not "blackish." Be aware that the thinness of the material will make a shoe feel loose if you are used to wearing thicker socks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Jee Ri Haveli; City: Jodhpur Jodhpur District Rajasthan; Review: Jee ri haveli is a small hotel, run by the Tak family who also live there. One of the best things about the place is the awesome views of the main attractions of jodhpur I.e. the mehrangadh fort, jaswant thada etc. from here. Getting to the fort from here is also very easy. The main shopping area around the clock tower is within walking distance. It's also a very short autoride from the railway station. The rooms are a little small but very clean and maintained well. The staff is very helpful and the service is good. The food is also good and the ambience of the rooftop restaurant is excellent. The owners take a personal interest in the guests and are ready to help out with any special requests that you may have. Keep in mind that this is not a professionally run place, and scale down your expectations accordingly and you should not have any complaints. The main drawback is that there is no elevator and so if you have trouble climbing steps you should not stay here. Otherwise it is a very good option.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Srisuksant Resort; City: Ao Nang Krabi Town Krabi Province; Review: This is one of the many hotels facing the beach in Ao Nang, Krabi. We stayed here for three nights and had nothing to complain about. The rooms are large and well furnished and the ones facing the sea have great views. Its a short walk away from the buzz of ao nang and the staff are really polite and helpful. It takes a bit of practice to understand the way they speak but that is true of almost everyone in Thailand. Its great for families with kids as they have a large kiddies pool and playroom. Breakfast is included in the tariff and is a pretty decent spread with a lot of variety. We had a great time here and have no hesitation in highly recommending this place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aakar Lords Inn; City: Saputara Dangs District Gujarat; Review: We stayed at this hotel for two nights between 29-31 Aug. The hotel is very well maintained, the rooms are spacious and well furnished and most of them have a good view of the lake. The housekeeping and room service is extremely good and the staff is very responsive to any special requests. We were on a plan that included all meals and so we ate from the buffet at every meal. The overall quality of the food is quite good with a decent variety in the buffet. There are some dishes not quite up to the mark, but considering the variety available you certainly wont go hungry. overall its a very good place to spend a couple of days for a relaxing break. Three stars for sleep quality only because of the traffic noise. The beds are very comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JKTDC Hut Gulmarg; City: Gulmarg Baramulla District Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir; Review: The jktdc huts at gulmarg are self contained with a living room bedroom and kitchen. The one bedroom huts r located just opposite the gondola. They are quite comfortable with clean beds and good heating from the wood stove in the living room and electric blankets in the bedrooms. Kitchen is not well equipped but enough to make tea or Maggi The jktdc staff are very helpful. The care taker during our stay there, Basheer was excellent. Overall good value place for a family holiday.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Citadines Toison d Or Hotel; City: Saint Gilles Brussels; Review: Citadines combines the advantages of both a hotel and an apartment. The rooms have all the amenities you would need in including an iron and ironing board and a safe deposit locker. The kitchenette is brilliant with all the equipment required for preparing meals and a dishwasher too. The bed is very comfortable as well. There are laundry facilities available at the basement. There is a supermarket right around the corner which stocks all the stuff one could possibly need during a vacation. The hotel is a minute away from the louise metro station and also the bus and tram stops making it very easy to get around anywhere in brussels. The beautiful palace of justice is just down the road and one can also catch a glimpse of the atomium from near the palace. Overall its a perfect place for a short or long stay and very reasonable price wise. We spent three nights in june and had absolutely no complaints. Would definitely recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aparthotel Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: We have stayed at adagio aparthotels in other places but the one at dubai is by far the best one that we have seen. From the excellent service at the front desk to the superb apartments everything is first rate. The apartments have everything you would expect in a service apartment and a major plus here is that it is connected to novotel next door which has a travel desk restaurants and the other conveniences of a hotel which all adagio guests can avail of. We had a totally n complaint stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Summit Barsana Resort Spa; City: Kalimpong Kalimpong District West Bengal; Review: It is one of the better hotels in kalimpong. The rooms are big and well furnished. Bathrooms are clean and have a bathtub. There is a small garden and facilities for some indoor and outdoor games and a small gym as well. The food is good but not much variety. The tariff includes breakfast which is very good. There are spa services on offer as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Ninamma; City: Gangtok East Sikkim Sikkim; Review: Its a small hotel but located very close to the main M G road and lal bazaar areas and the taxi stand. Rooms are neat with super comfortable mattresses and bed warmers too. As we were there in may we did not need to use them though. The staff is polite, but room service is a bit slow. There is no elevator but I doubt any hotel in Gangtok has one. The hotel is at the end of an alley leading to a school so there is no vehicle parking available. Overall its a good place for a couple of days stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Boston Marriott Long Wharf; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: Got on the 4th floor so no need to pay for wireless; Use the Marriott App and make the reservation ahead and take advantage of weekend pricing; Take a bus into Boston and use the subway - the stop is right there on the Blue Line and next to the Aquarium. Relaxed and simple!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pelham Court Hotel; City: Newport Rhode Island; Review: Wanted a quick overnight in a good location and not exorbitant cost. The rooms are beautiful - we had an efficiency - and right by the waterfront. Easy walking to the shops and restaurants and easy parking (they are part of a crossway between two one-way streets).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bar Harbor Manor; City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Maine; Review: Had a single room with a bath. Enough for not wanting to prepare food or hang around, in spite of a day of fog and a morning of rain. Air conditioner blew on the bed so moved furniture to deflect it. Got warm even without the sun. Good location that we could walk anywhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Airport; City: Moon Township Pennsylvania; Review: and didn't want to travel far. Usually have a good room at Hampton, but this one was musty and needed to be aired out! Well appointed and comfortable bed and pillows. Offered free lasagna. But not up to snuff.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Omni William Penn Hotel; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: And the William Penn is a good place to relax, meet and get ready to see the city. Well located and transportation is available (who'd a thunk driverless cars were the rage?). Friendly staff and nice restaurants that don't break the bank.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hartwell House Inn; City: Ogunquit Maine; Review: needed a place that was close to town but quiet, close to Perkins Cove but not there, and within easy walking distance of the Marginal Way. This is it! Great location, comfortable rooms, great breakfast, nice afternoon tea, and a porch and backyard for relaxing. And a celebration of an anniversary!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Bulverde; City: Spring Branch Texas; Review: Needed a place where we can get together and also get a good nights sleep. Place is new and they are working hard to make everyone have a warm Texas welcome. And so did we and family. Usual amenities and a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Villa Real; City: Camp De Mar Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: If you are ok with self catering then this hotel is great. Fantastic location, clean, lovely people, nice pool and super value for money. I highly recommend it and will go again. The view from our balcony was of the mountains at the back, which was quiet. The rooms are large and airy, and the hotel is in the centre of camp de mar. A great base for swimming and hiking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rimini; City: Rome Lazio; Review: For some reason when we checked in the hotel duty manager assigned us a horrible, tiny room with very bad décor, small window and very small bathroom. We complained and asked to switch rooms (we had paid full room fee) and the actual hotel manager (Massimo?) gave us another bigger, much more pleasantly decorated room with a reasonably sized bathroom. Not sure what would have happened had he not been there. The hotel is quiet, which is good considering it is so close to the station but the décor is a bit tired in the common areas and as we found out clearly at least one of the rooms is pretty unpleasant. The breakfast is very basic, however, you do get a good cappuccino if you ask for one. Don't expect a large buffet, you get bread rolls, scrambled egg and cold meats plus the usual cereals. All in all there are worse hotels, and certainly very much better hotels. Good location but we won't make any effort to stay there again next time we visit Rome. In other words, you may get a better deal elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Naz Wooden House Inn; City: Istanbul; Review: We have stayed before but won't again. The manager is really friendly and the breakfast is good local food but the room we had was tiny and there was no sheet on the bed, just a coverlet. The street outside was noisy. It is cheap, but we will probably pay a bit more next time we go to Istanbul for a nicer room.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Trianon; City: Bucharest; Review: I stayed here with my husband on a voucher deal, but we were pleased that Tripadvisor gave this hotel a badge of excellence. First a word about Bucharest and connections from the Airport. A cursory bit of research revealed that universally travellers advise avoiding taxis in Bucharest. You will certainly get ripped off or worse apparently - and with this in mind my husband found that there is a bus to the Universiiti bus stop (the closest to the Trianon) from the Airport - the 783. You buy a card with return fare on it - ask for a return, it will cost approximately £2 for two people. The bus stop in the Airport is the Arrivals Terminal bus stop, downstairs outside the doors, where the ticket/card booth is also located. Buses every 20 mins, takes about 30mins. Stops light up and are announced, the Universiiti stop is the penultimate stop. (However, there were numerous announcements in the airport about illegal taxis and it being an offence to solicit passengers for taxis. Could be they are cracking down on the taxi drivers perhaps). You MUST put your ticket on the machine in the bus and get a green light or you could get fined. From the stop its about a 10 minute walk (you need to look at a map) to the hotel, which is in a quiet residential street off the Cismigiu park which is on the Boulevard Regina Elisabeta. Be aware that the return bus stop is not very close to the arrival bus stop, again check a map or ask. The Hotel Trianon is very clean and the night receptionist lady we met could not have been more helpful or welcoming, sadly I didn't get her name. There is a restaurant but it closes at 10pm. Our room was clean and basic, the bathroom worked just fine. In fact all the plumbing we encountered in Bucharest was excellent - much better than in some other cities we have visited (Rome I am thinking of you!)... Our room was quiet, the only issue we had was the heating was very high as it was in every public space we visited and there were no tea and coffee making facilities, but then we should have brought our travel kettle. We did get to grips with the air con and managed to cool the room down. The breakfast was generous if a bit basic, but we had no complaints at all. Don't feel you have to over eat at breakfast though, as we found that eating out in Bucharest is very cheap !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The White Horse Inn Restaurant; City: Thruxton Andover Hampshire England; Review: You must be made aware that the White Horse abuts the A303 - the front of the Inn is literally 12 feet from the concrete wall of an A303 embankment. It sits at the bottom of an underpass almost underneath the A303 which thunders past, virtually on top of the thatched roof. It is not made clear in the pictures. If you are not aware of this you will be disappointed. (See our picture). Despite having phoned them twice and booked via email on their website , we were not at first given the twin room we had booked - we were shown a truly awful room at the front - the entire view was the 40 ft high concrete motorway embankment to the immediate front of the Inn and the room was tiny and dingey. After explaining that I had booked a twin room we were given the only twin room by the owner, which was nice of but I hope the other people who had also booked that room that night were happy. If you do book to stay here, request to NOT have the dingey tiny room at the front, I would not have been happy to have paid anything at all for that. There is a Premier Inn down the road, seriously stay there in preference to that room. There was no double glazing and no air conditioning in our room which was hot, so we had the window open all night, and were kept awake by the motorway noise and the extremely noisy aircon machine/ two big extractor fans just below our window. We have had to cut short our stay to go home to sleep. The service was Ok, no more than that, the restaurant was not full but the team seemed rushed and disorganised. Because of all the great reviews we ate in the restaurant, my husband had the steak which was not that pleasant - not medium rare as he ordered, the duck fat fried potatoes were soggy and several other people complained about them. At £20 a pop you do expect a higher standard. I had fish and chips which were fine but not anything to write home about. We have had better meals at similar prices in other pubs that have not received a TA Mark of Excellence. After a really long and sleepless night we had breakfast - a full English, fine but not special, if you are a coffee lover you will be disappointed. I honestly hate not being able to give a good review (see my other reviews - if a place is good I will say so, I am not overly critical). However we would never go back - even for the admittedly very cheap Groupon room rate we paid we would have been better advised to have stayed at the Premier Inn. I wish the White Horse the best, you can see they try. However, little things like my husband's bedside lamp not even having a light bulb in it, and not having reserved the twin room; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: McCall House; City: Ashland Oregon; Review: What a beautiful place this is. My family treated us to the Victorianew Christmas dinner here, which was superb. If the food at this dinner is anything to go by then this hotel must be a fabulous place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Perseo; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Although this hotel is officially only 3 stars it feels more luxurious. Fantastically located between the train station and Duomo, don't be put off by the unprepossessing frontage and the fact that the reception is on the 3rd floor. Once you arrive you will be greeted very warmly, like a special guest and shown personally to your room. We booked a twin and it was compact but beautifully decorated, the bathroom was small but gorgeous and wonderfully clean. Breakfast was basic but nice, very fresh bread rolls, mozzarella, meats, tomatoes, capuccinos made to order, yoghurt and cereals. The restaurant area is comfy bright and modern. All in all the Perseo is fabulous value and we will definitely stay next time we come to Florence.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apartamentos Atalaya Bosque; City: Peguera Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: This apartment hotel is in central Peguera, but up a steepish hill so may not be suitable for everyone. Our apartment was clean, and a nice size with separate bedroom, living/dining/kitchen and bathroom. It also had a good sized balcony. The pool looked lovely, but we didn't use it, and in high season there is a snack bar by the pool. The owners are extremely welcoming and friendly. There is a supermarket close by at the bottom of the hill which is a bit pricey, a cheaper one at the end of carrier bosque. Not much is provided in the apartment, you need to supply washing up liquid and dish cloths, but they do give you a coffee machine and filters which is a nice touch. We loved Peguera and surrounding area, and this hotel is a great base and pretty good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre Charing Cross Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: The immediate surrounding area of the bottom of Sauchie hall Street is pretty grim but you soon walk past it and into much more pleasant areas of Glasgow, in 5 mins you are at the Glasgow School of Art. Given this is the cheapest Premier Inn in Glasgow City Centre, we think its worth putting up with the seedy surroundings. Families may like to note there is a strip club opposite, although it is tucked away and can be avoided. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the rooms spacious and comfortable, ours had a good view over Glasgow. Good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: St Regis Hotel; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: This hotel is extremely well positioned adjacent to the sky train station so if you fly into the airport it's really easy to get there by train. And the train is cheap. On arrival the concierge made us very welcome, the day before we had received a welcome email. Our room, whilst the it didn't have a view, was extremely comfortable. The beds were super comfy, the bathroom very luxurious with Occitane products and a coffee machine, believe it or not. We ate in the restaurant, our burger was tasty and not expensive and our breakfast the next day was delicious. Thoroughly recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Capitol Boutique Hotel; City: Santiago de Compostela Province of A Coruna Galicia; Review: We stayed for a long weekend of rest and relaxation rather than as pilgrims. This hotel is small but excellent, located on the edge of the old city centre and all the tourist attractions and Cathedral which are all within 10 minutes walk. The bus to Santiago Airport stops on the square 5 mins walk away. Our room was spacious with two single beds next to each other, which is perfect, guaranteeing a great nights sleep. The bathroom was lovely and large, however the bath itself was small and there is shampoo rather than shower gel, but these are very minor issues. UK visitors note there is no kettle as with many hotels in Spain and we regretted forgetting to pack our travel kettle, take one if you like a cup of tea in your room. The hotel is very quiet despite being next to a music venue. We ordered breakfast on the first day for ease, it is a decent continental breakfast selection and the cafe con leche was delicious despite coming from a machine, not sure how they managed that! Every other day we preferred to have coffee and toast in one of the nearby cafes as it is cheaper doing that. The hotel staff are extremely helpful. This is like a large 4 star hotel but on a little, intimate scale, it's a fantastic place to stay to enjoy Santiago even if you are there as a tourist and not a pilgrim.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: University Place Hotel and Conference Center; City: Portland Oregon; Review: I stayed here because I was teaching at Portland State University which owns the hotel. For my purposes it was okay, but I would not stay here if on vacation. The room was large, well lighted and equipped but the bed was way too firm. As noted in another review there are 24 TV channels which meant I couldn't watch any of my favorite shows. There was some confusion about internet hook-up, but I was told by staff that the iformation was out of date and there was no charge for the wireless in the public areas of the hotel. The room was very clean and staff were pleasant. There is a very small, sparsely equipped hotel 'store' but of course there are stores within walking distance. The continental breakfast is pretty sad compared to the hot, free breakfasts offered at some large national chains. It consisted of a variety of rather dry bakery goods, passable fruit, cereal and toasters for bread, but one toaster did not work. The lighting in the dining room for the breakfast would not make anyone want to linger too long. I'm not sure how Portland State wants to position this property but it seems to be taking advantage of the location and ties to the Univeristy instead of marketing it to the vacationing public.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 1905 Basin Park Hotel; City: Eureka Springs Arkansas; Review: I feel compelled to write a review in response to a couple of the negative reviews on the site. My husband and I visited Eureka Springs a year and a half ago and had a wonderful time. I think if you know what you are getting before staying at the Basin Park Hotel you will be very happy. For one thing the location is wonderful. One reviewer complained about the parking, but the hotel info makes it very clear that parking is off location and gives directions on accessing the hotel and the parking. Staying downtown Eureka Springs is going to be tricky for parking almost anywhere because of the nature of a historic town with hills. The reviewer also complained about their room location, but they don't indicate if they tried to move. My husband and I too had a room right next to the elevator and the first night our sleep was disturbed several times by people exiting the elevator and yelling down the hall! One thing that would have helped would have been a seal of some kind for the bottom of the room door. Anyway, we asked to be moved to a quieter room for our second night and were set up in a nice room while we were out. Our second room was much quieter until 2:15 AM when we were awakened by a huge screaming fight between a woman and her husband in the room below us. However, one call to the front desk was enough to take care of them. Our dinner at the Balcony restaurant was not the best we've had but the location for eating is great and the service was professional and friendly if though they were busy. The hotel is charming, clean, and the staff is great. The only thing we missed was cable movies, there's no movie theatre in town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites Fort Smith; City: Fort Smith Arkansas; Review: We had to evacuate our home for a week because of a gas leak. Homewood Suites made the ordeal as good as possible by being friendly, comfortable, and accommodating. The only complaint I have about the way the rooms are set up is that you cannot use the bathroom sink without lighting up the bed area. Other than that the kitchenettes have basic equipment and the furnishings are very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Fort Smith; City: Fort Smith Arkansas; Review: We had to use this hotel because of issues with our home. We live in Fort Smith and needed a hotel close to our house. We have stayed at Holiday Inn Express in other towns and have found them to be fairly consistent in quality. This one was no different. It is on the small size but that meant a short walk to everything in the hotel. The free breakfast buffet was nothing special, but does the job. The indoor pool was pleasant. There is no hotel "store", but a Dollar General Store is right behind the hotel so if you need food, toiletries, etc. you can easily access the store.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baker House Bed and Breakfast; City: North Little Rock Arkansas; Review: My husband was one of the artists for the Argenta Theafoundation arts festival and we needed a close place to stay. There are few choices unless you stay in downtown Little Rock, but we needed to set up his booth. The Baker House was around the corner so location was our first priority. The fact that it was a great place to stay was an added bonus! We had one of the smaller rooms with twin beds and the bath with no stand-up shower, but it was comfortable. Noise and some light from the hall and outside was a little distracting, but the beds were comfortable. The mirror over the sink in the bathroom is an antique and the lighting is pretty bad for make-up application, but I had a small mirror with me so it was doable. Guy, the manager, could not be more hospitable. He immediately made us feel like we were family and set us up with breakfast even though we had to be up way too early for the house breakfast. The Argenta neighborhood is wonderful with cafes, bars, art gallerys surrounded by a quiet urban neighborhood. It is very walkable, we walked to the River Market downtown Little Rock and then rode the trolley back. You get passes for the trolley from Guy. It was really a perfect set-up for us and we will certainly try to stay at the Baker House again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Vicksburg; City: Vicksburg Mississippi; Review: There is a lot of competition for hotels in Vicksburg and this La Quinta seems to be trying very, very hard to make themselves the most popular. They succeed fairly well. We stayed there on our way to Pensacola Florida and then again on the way back. The first night our room was on the third floor and was very clean and comfortable. The only complaint we had was that we could hear the people in the next room simply talking, not shouting or anything. We fixed the issue by turning the fan on our air conditioner on so it would run constantly and that was enough to drown out the visitors. The room on our way back was on the first floor directly across from the elevator and looked out on the pool which we thought would be a problem with noise, but we never heard the elevator and the only noise we had to ask about was the workout room next to our room. The people in there had turned on the TV very loudly, however, one request from us to turn it down was met with apologies, so it was fine. The breakfast selection is very middle of the road, nothing really special, but it does the trick. Only one kitchen staff person was working and the hotel was full so she was really having to hop. This meant that things would run out for several minutes until she could get to it. I would think the hotel would have at least two people on this service, but they didn't seem to. Overall, we will probably stay there again the next time we take this trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham North Little Rock; City: North Little Rock Arkansas; Review: We were pleasantly surprised at how nice this hotel was. It was very clean and comfortably decorated. It's not brand new, but not too noticeably worn. It has homey stairs to the second floor from the lobby which is a nice touch. We had to make a couple of calls to the desk about noise from above us, but it didn't last too long. The breakfast was nothing to write home about, very minimal. The bed was okay and room temp was easily controlled. Not the best hotel, but far from the worst! However, for an over-night stay it was adequate. We were attending an event in North Little Rock and this hotel is on the south side of I-40, right off the highway. It was super convenient for traveling several blocks south to the Argenta neighborhood, Verizon center etc.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Charleston Historic District; City: Charleston South Caro; Review: I stayed at this Double Tree while attending a conference based in the hotel itself. It was a wonderful venue; good location, very friendly and helpful staff and nice, comfortable rooms. The staff was particularly friendly and seemed genuine. The temperature control in the room, which was a suite, was accurate, there was a small refrigerator and good coffee maker. Our conference was not huge and the conference space seemed just right except for the light breakfast area which was rather cramped. However, the presentation rooms were a nice size and our conference planners did a good job of matching presentations with estimated size of the audiences. My only complaint was the hotel breakfast which cost $14.00 and was really just a few steps above the free breakfasts at places like Hampton Inn. I would recommend going out to one of the many restaurants in the area for a better breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Portland Downtown Convention Center; City: Portland Oregon; Review: We spent a week at this hotel on a family vacation. It smallish, but has everything higher priced and larger hotels have. The staff was super friendly and helpful. For example, instead of using the valet only parking, we parked on the street. Some of the parking involves meters so you have to have change. My husband made several trips to the desk for parking meter change, and everyone happily helped him out. Parking on the street is a little risky since the hotel is on two busy streets, but it saved money, and even better, time! Our room was a nice size with a very small sink area, however the toilet and tub are separate so two people can use things at the same time. The biggest complaint I had was the cooling system. It was very loud and was difficult to adjust for a room temperature that we considered not too cold or warm. The other issue we had was not the fault of the hotel. One reason this hotel is a great location is because of proximity to Max, the light rail train and should have also been close to the streetcar, but a week before our trip the streetcar shut down on the east side of the river for repairs. We would stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando; City: Orlando Florida; Review: I stayed here for a conference that was held in the convention center so the location for that was great, just a small hike. I didn't realize before arriving that the rooms open to the outside like a motel. I probably wouldn't have stayed here if I had realized that, but it felt safe. My room was about as far from the office as one can get. The hotel complex is huge with basically 7 separate buildings. It was probably almost a 5 minute walk from my room to the office. One of the lows about that was that many people obviously stay here because they can easily go out of their rooms for a smoke. Everything was clean in the room and the beds were very comfortable. I didn't eat in the cafe but grabbed packaged pastries to have in my room. They were okay. I went to the coffee spot one morning thinking there would be fresh pastries there but everything was pretty much the same as the convenient store. This place is certainly well priced and would probably work well for families with children since there are 3 different pools and it's within walking distance of family friendly places.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mama Shelter Los Angeles; City: Los Angeles California; Review: My husband and I are 60 somethings and this hotel is definitely focused on millennials. However, we enjoyed it immensely. It is a French boutique hotel with a wicked sense of humor. There's a little more focus on style than comfort, which shows up in the bathroom design. We would stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Little Rock; City: Little Rock Arkansas; Review: I stayed in this hotel so I could attend a meeting at the State Department of Education the next day. It was a great location, I got on I630 very easily from the hotel's parking lot. There are nice restaurants very close with one sharing the parking lot. My room was very clean and everything worked well. I especially appreciated the small picture on the shower wall showing how to turn on the shower. (How many times have you been puzzled by hotel tub/shower workings?) The only complaint I might have was the thermostat in my room would not go lower than 72/73 and with the level of humidity in the south it just wasn't cool enough for sleeping comfortably. I paid a reasonable amount for the breakfast buffet, but have had better food. However, you can ask for fresh omelets and I wish I had done that. I had scrambled eggs, bacon, a biscuit and yogurt. The bacon was well done, but the eggs were a little grainy. The biscuit was on the dry side, having been on the line for a while (I'm guessing). The hotel personnel and wait staff were all very warm, friendly and attentive. I would definitely stay here again for another business trip to Little Rock.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: University Inn Suites; City: Stillwater Oklahoma; Review: My husband and I stayed here during a football weekend in Stillwater. All the hotels closer to campus were full and normally I wouldn't have chosen this one because of its rating and distance. We were very pleasantly surprised with our experience. The first room was very stale and smokey smelling but we were moved quickly to another room that smelled fresh. Many rooms open to the outside and I believe the first room was too close to a smoking area. This hotel has been around for a long time,(I remember attending parties here in the early 70s) once being the nicest hotel in town and has obviously seen its better days The walk ways outside are chipped, trim in the room was scuffed, a plumbing fix in our room around the tub faucet was DIY caulked so was pretty messy. It reminds me of what you hear about bread at a restaurant. Critics tell you to pay attention to the quality of the bread served, that attention to details with bread can tell you a lot about how details will be taken care of in other places you can't see. Saying that should be a cautionary note to travelers and to the hotel owner. Our room and bath seemed clean, the shower was pleasant, the bed was comfortable, but I can understand other reviewers less than complimentary reviews. I noticed the decorative prints were quite old, not very attractive and were exactly the same. Seems like something like that would be an easy update. We would probably stay here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Trump's attempt to hire Trey Gowdy for legal team unravels over lobbying rules; Abstract: President Trump's attempt to hire former South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy for his legal team has unraveled over concerns about lobbying rules, Fox News has confirmed.; Category: news
Title: Chelsea Clinton debunks rumors of running for New York Rep. Nita Lowey's seat in Congress; Abstract: Chelsea Clinton appeared as a guest co-host on "The View" Wednesday following the fourth 2020 Democratic debate.; Category: news
Title: James Mattis mocks Trump's bone spurs; Abstract: Former Defense Secretary James Mattis makes light of President Trump calling him "the world's most overrated general" during his keynote address at the annual Al Smith dinner, a philanthropic event where roasts are tradition.; Category: video
Title: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Category: lifestyle
Title: Woman Spots Deadly Animal Hiding In Photo Of Her Kids; Abstract: Her unsuspecting children weren't the only ones posing for the pictures.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Here's Jennifer Lopez Wearing the Most Extra Bejeweled Wedding Dress; Abstract: She's filming a movie but still. Look at that dress!!; Category: lifestyle
Title: The King of Thailand abruptly stripped all royal titles from his 34-year-old consort, who is accused of plotting against the queen to take her place; Abstract: Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi tried to stop the king from marrying his queen, and disrespected the couple when she didn't get her wish, the palace said.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with William in ITV interview; Abstract: Britain's Prince Harry has acknowledged tensions with his older brother Prince William for the first time, saying they are on "different paths."; Category: lifestyle
Title: 17 Things You Should Never Do During a Conversation; Abstract: Want to make sure every conversation you have goes well? Begin with avoiding these 17 things you should never do, according to etiquette experts.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Jussie Smollett fails to persuade judge to drop Chicago lawsuit seeking $130,000 fine; Abstract: Jussie Smollett failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a civil suit by city seeking $130,000 for wasting police time.; Category: tv
Title: Duchess Meghan Returns to Public Eye After Africa Tour Documentary Airs; Abstract: The Duchess of Sussex attends the One Young World summit in London, where 2,000 young people have gathered to tackle global issues.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Evidence found of war crimes during Turkish offensive in Syria, says U.S. official; Abstract: President Donald Trump's special envoy for Syria said on Wednesday that U.S. forces had seen evidence of war crimes during Turkey's offensive against the Kurds in Syria, and had demanded an explanation from Ankara.; Category: news
Title: First lady speaks on opioids in only solo trip to Congress; Abstract: Melania Trump is marking the one-year anniversary of a federal law that that increases access to treatment for people addicted to opioids.; Category: news
Title: Bed, Bath and Beyond Pulls 'Blackface Pumpkins From the Shelves; Abstract: The pumpkins were removed from stores after an upstate New York community filed complaints.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Martha Stewart says Felicity Huffman looks 'schlumpy' in prison; Abstract: Martha said the actress needs to up her style while in the slammer.; Category: tv
Title: Meghan Markle's Leather Pencil Skirt is a Powerful Statement Piece; Abstract: Meghan Markle stepped out for an important guest panel appearance in a maroon long-sleeved top with an eye-catching red leather pencil skirt.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: Judge: Brad Pitt, others can be sued over New Orleans homes; Abstract: The Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate reports Pitt and other foundation directors asked the court to remove them from the lawsuit, saying they weren't personally responsible for the construction.; Category: movies
Title: The royal family refuses to watch 'The Crown' because it's too close to reality, according to a royal biographer; Abstract: The third season of "The Crown" will premiere on Netflix on November 17 with Olivia Colman playing the Queen.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The Most Untapped Destinations in the World and How to Travel Them in Style; Abstract: From remote islands to unexplored deserts and jungles teeming with wildlife...; Category: travel
Title: Dad Lied About 4-Year-Old's Role In Double Shooting: Report; Abstract: Authorities say a Milwaukee man blamed a double-shooting on his 4-year-old daughter, then changed his story to the more truthful version once police warned him about the charges he would be up against if he continued his tale.; Category: news
Title: Trump's visit to Chicago creates stir before he even arrives; Abstract: President Donald Trump's visit to Chicago is stirring up a tempest even before he arrives in the city that he's repeatedly derided as the poster child of urban violence and dysfunctional Democratic politics.; Category: news
Title: Queen Elizabeth Has Someone on Staff Break in Her Shoes Before Wearing Them; Abstract: Queen Elizabeth Has Her Shoes Broken in Before Wearing Them; Category: lifestyle
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: Felicity Huffman Spotted For First Time Since Release From Prison; Abstract: The actress and husband William H. Macy were photographed together in Los Angeles on Monday.; Category: tv
Title: Bahareh Zare Bahari: Beauty queen says she will be killed if she is deported to Iran; Abstract: An Iranian beauty queen who has spent almost two weeks inside Manila's international airport says she will be killed if she is sent back home and is seeking asylum in the Philippines.; Category: news
Title: Top Republican Defends Vindman Amid Flurry of Criticism From Trump Allies; Abstract: Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming, came to the defense of the top Ukraine expert on President Donald Trump's National Security Council.; Category: news
Title: Navy Reduces Punishment for SEAL in War Crimes Case; Abstract: The Navy SEAL at the center of one of the highest-profile war crimes cases in years had his sentence drastically reduced Tuesday by the Navy's top admiral, sparing the SEAL from the most serious punishment he still faced, a steep demotion that would have cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars in retirement pay. The unusual act of clemency comes in the case of Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher, who a year ago was facing a court-martial and...; Category: news
Title: Judge rules deputies can't put 'no trick-or-treat' signs in sex offenders' yards; Abstract: A federal judge has ruled deputies in a Georgia county cannot put warning signs where registered sex offenders live.; Category: news
Title: How Chief Justice John Roberts would lead the Senate impeachment trial; Abstract: The last time an American president was impeached, the chief justice of the Supreme Court who presides over the Senate trial portion of an impeachment drew attention mostly because of the four gold stripes on each sleeve of his black robe. Chief Justice William Rehnquist, 74 years old at the time, largely kept a low profile in 1999 during the Senate impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton. If and when President Trump is impeached by the...; Category: news
Title: Miranda Lambert Reveals the Real Reason Behind Her Secret Wedding: 'It's Not for Everybody Else'; Abstract: Miranda Lambert Reveals Why She Secretly Married Brendan McLoughlin; Category: music
Title: Former Fox News hosts want out of non-disclosure agreements; Abstract: In the wake of the Me Too movement, women are calling them unfair silencers that sweep sexual misconduct claims under the rug; Category: news
Title: Infected toe stops R. Kelly from attending court hearing; Abstract: CHICAGO (AP) R. Kelly's lawyer has told a federal judge that an infected toe prevented the R&B star from attending a hearing in his child pornography case in Chicago. Kelly is detained at a jail two blocks from the courthouse and had been expected to appear at Wednesday's status hearing. But defense lawyer Steve Greenberg said one of Kelly's toenails had to be removed as treatment and Kelly worried someone might trample on his toe as he was...; Category: music
Title: The most surprising confessions made by the Queen's dressmaker in her new tell-all book about life at Buckingham Palace; Abstract: Angela Kelly began her post in 1994 as the Queen's senior dresser, before becoming Her Majesty's in-house designer.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Analysis: California is becoming unlivable; Abstract: The state is plagued by two major issues: wildfires and a lack of affordable housing. Each problem exacerbates the other.; Category: finance
Title: Elderly mother caught in a lie; Abstract: Dear Amy: My mother is 93 years old. I found out a few years ago that she was pregnant with me when she and my father got married. I was looking through some papers, and I saw that their marriage license was in a sealed envelope.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kate Middleton Enjoys Secret Ladies Night Out; Abstract: Kate Middleton enjoyed a secret night out with the other mums from her kid's school. Buzz60's Keri Lumm reports.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Iran displays new anti-U.S. murals on the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy seizure; Abstract: One mural appeared to reference the June shoot-down of a U.S. drone.; Category: news
Title: Even 'Project Runway' Couldn't Save Zac Posen; Abstract: Back in 2002, a young designer, just shy of 21 years old, was discovered by a store that was famous throughout the land for crowning the new princes of fashion.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'sincerely' apologizes for blocking ex-Brooklyn politician on Twitter, settles federal lawsuit; Abstract: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday settled a lawsuit accusing her of violating the Constitution by blocking former Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind on Twitter, saying her heat of the moment social media decision was "wrong and improper."; Category: news
Title: Lawyer: Trump's phone records back details of woman's claim; Abstract: President Donald Trump's cell phone records show a call to a former "Apprentice" contestant on a day when she says he subjected her to unwanted kissing and groping, according to a court filing. Records filed in Summer Zervos' defamation suit and obtained Monday by The Associated Press indicate that Zervos got a call from Trump's phone on a day in December 2007, when she says he rang to invite her to dinner. She says she went...; Category: news
Title: Why Emma Watson Is Calling Herself 'Self-Partnered' Ahead of Turning 30; Abstract: Watson opens up about the stress of turning 30 in the cover story for the December issue of 'British Vogue.'; Category: entertainment
Title: Before his execution, a death row inmate told his victim's family he forgives them; Abstract: Charles Rhines, who was convicted of murder in the brutal stabbing of a 22-year-old man in 1992, was executed in South Dakota Monday, the state's attorney general said, after the Supreme Court denied a last-ditch appeal of his case.; Category: news
Title: Former Trump adviser who testified to Ukraine pressure campaign said she was victim of harassment; Abstract: Fiona Hill told Congress that Rudy Giuliani and E.U. ambassador Gordon Sondland pursued a shadow policy on Ukraine.; Category: news
Title: Bannon says Stone was Trump campaign link to WikiLeaks; Abstract: WASHINGTON (AP) Donald Trump's campaign viewed Roger Stone as an "access point" to WikiLeaks and tried to use him to get advanced word about hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton, a former top presidential adviser testified Friday. In reluctant testimony, former campaign CEO Steve Bannon told a federal court that Stone, on trial for lying to Congress and witness tampering, had boasted about his ties to WikiLeaks and its founder Julian...; Category: news
Title: A body-language expert says Meghan Markle is "politely disconnecting" from the public, and honestly, we would too; Abstract: Can we blame her? Meghan Markle is supposedly "politely disconnecting" from the public as seen in her body language, and girl, you do you.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Dean Martin's Daughter Speaks Out About John Legend's New Version of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'; Abstract: Dean Martin's Daughter on New 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' Version; Category: music
Title: You can now rent a suite in a real-life royal palace on Airbnb, and it comes with a private butler; Abstract: A luxurious suite in the 300-year-old City Palace of Jaipur, India, will be available for booking on Airbnb starting November 23.; Category: travel | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Foyer; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Foyer is a minimalist coffee shop located as part of the Beauty Shoppe co-working space but still open to the general public. They keep shorter hours (they're generally only open until 5pm during the week). Parking can be a bit trickier here. There is a free lot behind the Ohio City Galley but it can fill up quickly. After that, its limited to free street parking on one side of the street going down Detroit Avenue.
I had the masala chai tea and it was quite delicious. I'm not a coffee drinker so I love when tea and alternative options are available. They can also make any drink with almond or oat milk which I understand is a big deal! I love the handmade art on the walls of Foyer and if you're into "aesthetic" places you're likely to notice little cute details like plants, peacock trinkets and ceramic pieces.
Foyer is a lovely place, but the seating is not ergonomic. The seats are a modern wood style and not very supportive. You can stay here and work but I'm not sure how long your back will like it. Otherwise, there's plenty of outlets and natural light. I would return in the future to grab coffee with a friend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonton Gourmet & BBQ; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Sooooo close. Like, so close. Note this is a takeout order, but takeout orders still matter. Based on their positive reviews, I'm hoping we had a one-off experience!
We had a big bill. We ordered several poultry and shrimp dishes and were so bummed out they were 98% vegetables. One of our big shrimp dishes contained exactly 4 pieces of shrimp and almost no sauce. We also didn't receive some items we asked for on the side.
I have very little impression of the food because it was mostly vegetables with little flavor/sauce. But hey, they were big, colorful and fresh vegetables! Which is awesome. But we have vegetables in our fridge for the next week, and you can only eat so much broccoli and bok choy before you start to turn into a character from Veggie Tales.
I'm going to return in the future to give them another chance but for dine-in only. Maybe the experience will differ...I believe! For now, I'll try to not turn into a piece of celery.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wonton Gourmet & BBQ; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Sooooo close. Like, so close. Note this is a takeout order, but takeout orders still matter. Based on their positive reviews, I'm hoping we had a one-off experience!
We had a big bill. We ordered several poultry and shrimp dishes and were so bummed out they were 98% vegetables. One of our big shrimp dishes contained exactly 4 pieces of shrimp and almost no sauce. We also didn't receive some items we asked for on the side.
I have very little impression of the food because it was mostly vegetables with little flavor/sauce. But hey, they were big, colorful and fresh vegetables! Which is awesome. But we have vegetables in our fridge for the next week, and you can only eat so much broccoli and bok choy before you start to turn into a character from Veggie Tales.
I'm going to return in the future to give them another chance but for dine-in only. Maybe the experience will differ...I believe! For now, I'll try to not turn into a piece of celery.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wonton Gourmet & BBQ; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Sooooo close. Like, so close. Note this is a takeout order, but takeout orders still matter. Based on their positive reviews, I'm hoping we had a one-off experience!
We had a big bill. We ordered several poultry and shrimp dishes and were so bummed out they were 98% vegetables. One of our big shrimp dishes contained exactly 4 pieces of shrimp and almost no sauce. We also didn't receive some items we asked for on the side.
I have very little impression of the food because it was mostly vegetables with little flavor/sauce. But hey, they were big, colorful and fresh vegetables! Which is awesome. But we have vegetables in our fridge for the next week, and you can only eat so much broccoli and bok choy before you start to turn into a character from Veggie Tales.
I'm going to return in the future to give them another chance but for dine-in only. Maybe the experience will differ...I believe! For now, I'll try to not turn into a piece of celery.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wonton Gourmet & BBQ; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Sooooo close. Like, so close. Note this is a takeout order, but takeout orders still matter. Based on their positive reviews, I'm hoping we had a one-off experience!
We had a big bill. We ordered several poultry and shrimp dishes and were so bummed out they were 98% vegetables. One of our big shrimp dishes contained exactly 4 pieces of shrimp and almost no sauce. We also didn't receive some items we asked for on the side.
I have very little impression of the food because it was mostly vegetables with little flavor/sauce. But hey, they were big, colorful and fresh vegetables! Which is awesome. But we have vegetables in our fridge for the next week, and you can only eat so much broccoli and bok choy before you start to turn into a character from Veggie Tales.
I'm going to return in the future to give them another chance but for dine-in only. Maybe the experience will differ...I believe! For now, I'll try to not turn into a piece of celery.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wonton Gourmet & BBQ; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Sooooo close. Like, so close. Note this is a takeout order, but takeout orders still matter. Based on their positive reviews, I'm hoping we had a one-off experience!
We had a big bill. We ordered several poultry and shrimp dishes and were so bummed out they were 98% vegetables. One of our big shrimp dishes contained exactly 4 pieces of shrimp and almost no sauce. We also didn't receive some items we asked for on the side.
I have very little impression of the food because it was mostly vegetables with little flavor/sauce. But hey, they were big, colorful and fresh vegetables! Which is awesome. But we have vegetables in our fridge for the next week, and you can only eat so much broccoli and bok choy before you start to turn into a character from Veggie Tales.
I'm going to return in the future to give them another chance but for dine-in only. Maybe the experience will differ...I believe! For now, I'll try to not turn into a piece of celery.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wonton Gourmet & BBQ; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Sooooo close. Like, so close. Note this is a takeout order, but takeout orders still matter. Based on their positive reviews, I'm hoping we had a one-off experience!
We had a big bill. We ordered several poultry and shrimp dishes and were so bummed out they were 98% vegetables. One of our big shrimp dishes contained exactly 4 pieces of shrimp and almost no sauce. We also didn't receive some items we asked for on the side.
I have very little impression of the food because it was mostly vegetables with little flavor/sauce. But hey, they were big, colorful and fresh vegetables! Which is awesome. But we have vegetables in our fridge for the next week, and you can only eat so much broccoli and bok choy before you start to turn into a character from Veggie Tales.
I'm going to return in the future to give them another chance but for dine-in only. Maybe the experience will differ...I believe! For now, I'll try to not turn into a piece of celery.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wonton Gourmet & BBQ; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Sooooo close. Like, so close. Note this is a takeout order, but takeout orders still matter. Based on their positive reviews, I'm hoping we had a one-off experience!
We had a big bill. We ordered several poultry and shrimp dishes and were so bummed out they were 98% vegetables. One of our big shrimp dishes contained exactly 4 pieces of shrimp and almost no sauce. We also didn't receive some items we asked for on the side.
I have very little impression of the food because it was mostly vegetables with little flavor/sauce. But hey, they were big, colorful and fresh vegetables! Which is awesome. But we have vegetables in our fridge for the next week, and you can only eat so much broccoli and bok choy before you start to turn into a character from Veggie Tales.
I'm going to return in the future to give them another chance but for dine-in only. Maybe the experience will differ...I believe! For now, I'll try to not turn into a piece of celery.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daily Grind Coffee CLE; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Fresh Brewed Coffee is a very small coffee stop located as part of Limelight co-working space, though accessible to the general public off of Jay Avenue. When you enter off Jay Avenue, turn immediately to your left and you'll see its black and white artwork on the walls and giant windows.
I stopped in here briefly to pick up coffee for a meeting to take back into Limelight. The gal helping me was friendly and quick. They have a handful of high top seating and tables. I didn't stay to work, but two people were in there working away and they do offer their own free wi-fi.
My guests had no complaints about the coffee and actually mentioned how nice it was to have a little coffee shop adjacent to Limelight. All good vibes here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ohio City Galley; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Ohio City Galley is a food hall and restaurant accelerator featuring four unique restaurant concepts (that The Galley Group is helping launch): Tin Man, Sauce the City, Poca and The Rice Shop. In short, you can bring a couple of friends here and everyone can find something they like. All four restaurant concepts share a big seating area and you're given a table marker where your food is delivered to you.
My absolute favorite dish at the Ohio City Galley is the Mochiko Chicken rice bowl from The Rice Shop which comes with rice, Kung Pao broccoli and peanuts. The portion is HUGE (worth the value) and it is so filling. The chicken has the most amazing flavor to it and the rice is the perfect stickiness that you can pick up with chopsticks. While I'm glad The Rice Shop is here getting their feet on the ground as a restaurant, I'll be so sad if they leave! The Galley also has regular, cool special events and strives to have local music whenever possible, which I love!
The Ohio City Galley is open fairly late (about 9pm) and they have a private free parking lot in the back. They do have a back door but it isn't open yet - so keep that in mind if you need an accessible entrance. For now, you still have to walk around to the door on Detroit Avenue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Voodoo Tuna; City: Lakewood, OH; Review: I'm a huge sushi person and was excited to try Voodoo Tuna with a friend. Overall, the sushi was pretty good. We tried a couple futomaki rolls like California, Philadelphia and the Avocado. All totally fine - but its also a little hard to mess those up. We also ordered the Jamaican Bacon just for fun. It had bacon and sriracha in it -- super interesting but I don't know if we'd get it again.
The service was friendly, the prices were fine and the restaurant had cute decor. We ordered a pretty basic sushi order and it was pretty late so we didn't gather much of an impression. I hear they have a great happy hour and I would totally come back again to give it a go!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cleveland Museum of Natural History; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: I've always enjoyed the CMNH, but I am newly smitten with it after my trip this weekend to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. We had an excellent time viewing films and meeting other like-minded folks. The fest itself was well-run by the Chief Wildlife Officer and he brought a great flair to being the emcee.
I loved that CMNH coupled the film fest with an Enviro fair featuring local nonprofits and ways to get inspired with environmental activism. I had fantastic conversations with many of them and am even getting more involved with The Refugee Response because of this. At intermission we perused the Andy Warhol: Endangered Species exhibit and also met their Wildlife Center owl who was out for an educational stroll.
I'm seriously considering becoming a member here because I've noticed how interesting the programming here has become. Keep in mind, I'm not thinking in terms of a family membership, just me, a young professional. Whether the Think & Drink with the Extinct happy hours, planetary programs or this film festival, I can tell they care greatly about the events and engagement they offer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Balance Pan-Asian Grille; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Recently, I've been to Balance twice and I have zero shame about it. I cannot remember any time, ever, I was this excited about a fast casual spot. And even better, they also deliver UberEats if you're not quite on the main part of Euclid Avenue in Downtown Cleveland (where parking can be hard).
Balance is a new, healthy spot in Downtown Cleveland for highly customizable tacos, salads and bowls. You choose the starch, protein and sauce. The staff is also super friendly and always quick to offer recommendations. Because its so customizable its effortlessly gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian friendly! So far, I love the Wiseman - a simple szechuan sauce served with broccoli, carrots, corn, fresh sprouts and kale. Customize it with the steak and brown rice. The steak is seasoned perfectly! The bowl is so huge and fresh that I use but a few drops of the sauce and I never feel guilty afterwards.
I also love the bubble tea and the Swiss Beets appetizer, made with sweet pickled beets and swiss chards. I cannot explain why this tangy snack is so immensely satisfying. Like, how does a person crave beets? Who am I?! But really, any business that can help you eat your colors for this reasonable of a price should be knighted by the Queen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jim's Open Kitchen; City: Solon, OH; Review: Let's be real - Jim's Open Kitchen is somewhat of an institution in this area. If you've never eaten here, are you sure you've really experienced it all in the burbs?
My friends and I used to skip class senior year of high school and come here for huge, inexpensive pancakes. And not much has changed. Well, we don't need to skip class anymore, but the food and atmosphere remains the same, homey greasy spoon you'd expect. Sometimes, its good when things don't change.
If you're looking for the perfect hangover food, you should already be in the car with cash in-hand (they are cash only). Jim's has all the popular dishes you'd expect at a diner (eggs, hash browns, etc.) served by nice people, and it's not uncommon to see regulars here. Most people love their signature waffles, which come in a wide array of sugary goodness like Banana Foster, Reese's, and Banana Split. Its hard not to love the place! You can even skip class...they won't tell. Promise. I turned out just fine!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duck Donuts; City: Orange Village, OH; Review: I had visited Duck Donuts once before in Columbus and had an OK experience. However, this Duck Donuts is pretty great. For those unfamiliar, Duck Donuts is a chain that recently came to Cleveland here at Pinecrest.
Yes, the staff of high school kids are pretty apathetic, but that's to be expected in a donut shop. At Duck Donuts, they make everything in front of you and serve your donuts fresh. You can make your own or choose something from their creations menu, which I recommend. I ordered a few to go for my family such as the French Towst and Birthday Cake.
The donuts are legitimately warm when they serve them and the dough tastes great. I would stop by again soon if I'm ever nearby!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piccadilly Artisan Creamery; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: I love Piccadilly! I don't hang out in the University Circle Uptown area too much, but when I do, Piccadilly is worth carving out time for. I visited recently with my friend and her kids for a late-night bowl of ice cream. We had the place to ourselves at about 9:30pm.
Long story short: this may be the most unique ice cream experience in Northeast Ohio. Your ice cream is made with liquid nitrogen (which is safe) and your ingredients are mixed in the mixer. I had the goat cheese and fig ice cream with cheesecake crumbles and it pretty much tasted like a creamy piece of cheesecake. Piccadilly uses ethically sourced ingredients and you can taste the difference.
If parking scares you from coming, don't let it! They have an ample, free parking lot directly next door, which I find unusual for this area. It's probably the easiest local business to stop into. They also have plenty of seating, a cute vibe and helpful staff! Everyone loves Piccadilly...its hard not to!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Candle Studio; City: Beachwood, OH; Review: What an absolutely lovely spot! The Candle Studio is a new candle bar (and not a chain) located inside the newer Pinecrest development. It's an upscale location to create your own candles or shop their pre-made calendars and other inventory. Truly, you can assemble a beautiful gift here in a pinch.
If you choose to make something at the Candle Bar, it has three simple steps: pour, mix, create. I didn't have time to create my own candle, but I would absolutely come back here with friends to create something. They offer a small bar so you can actually order a drink and create! I shopped the pre-made scents and found them all to smell delicious. I was impressed with the clean, modern vibe of the entire store and the intergenerational groups of people around me.
As I was checking out, I noticed their custom sample candles on the tables. You can create your own candle for an above average wedding party favor! I thought this was brilliant. The Candle Studio was busy packing up a beautiful order. In general, this is a fantastic spot. I'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brassica; City: Shaker Heights, OH; Review: Brassica is now officially open (4/12) and I love them!
Located on the corner in the new Van Aken district, Brassica is a fast-casual Mediterranean spot for salads and sandwiches. The sandwiches are so big they are placed into a copper ring to help anchor the heaviness. You essentially build your own creation, starting with baba or hummus. Next, you add a protein (brisket, chicken, falafel) and a selection of Brassica-specific toppings like sweet beets, spicy cauliflower or marinated eggplant. Honestly, I never know what I'm making but it always turns out well!
Brassica also has delicious fries that are cooked to a perfect golden crisp. Most uniquely, they also don't carry soft drinks, but rather, original cold-pressed juices, a house-made beet lemonade that's amazing and Boylan's sodas on tap. I LOVE Boylan's and this made me shriek with happiness. For such an affordable price, you honestly cannot beat Brassica! I'll continue to be back when I'm in the area!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Barbeque; City: Beachwood, OH; Review: My family is a big fan of City Barbeque. Typically, we call ahead and get our order to-go because this location seems to always be poppin' - which is awesome for them.
We love City Barbeque for its meat lover menu and style of cooking. Eating their food feels like eating great home cooking from an old friend. They also have wonderful catering that I've had at local parties/events. It hits the spot in such a satisfying way.
The pulled chicken is always juicy and crave-worthy. You really can't go wrong with any of the sides. Total honesty, it's been hit-or-miss for us with the ribs. They either are cooked perfectly tender and falling off the bone beautifully or are very tough to get off the bone and then awkwardly sit in our fridge for days. When they are cooked well they are absolutely delicious! You can't beat their sauces and flavor combos. Hoping they streamline the ribs soon because we love them!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Van Aken District; City: Shaker Heights, OH; Review: I'm into the Van Aken Market Hall! In general, NEO doesn't have many retail/food hall concepts like this, so I welcome any new addition to the scene. I wish it had longer hours (some places close early), but I won't be picky!
Inside, there's several businesses like Luster (gift boutique), Brassica (Mediterranean food), STEM Soaps (all-natural soaps and lotions), Rising Star Coffee, a pasta company, Banter (poutine) and a few other dining spots. If you get there within their open hours you can hit most of the spots at once and make a nice little trip out of it. They are also housed under a shared roof with free, metered and garage parking located directly outside.
I can't wait to see how the Van Aken Market Hall will continue to grow and develop. They have open, community seating shared by most of the restaurants and its so nice to see people sitting, hanging out and working on the free wi-fi. I'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beachland Ballroom and Tavern; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: I've been visiting the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern for years now. Off the top of my head, I've been to: concerts, album releases, burlesque shows, swing dances, performance art and more. Beachland is really a catch-all for fun programming and I love that they don't limit their programming to just concerts. They also have a clear dedication to supporting local artists, which I always will adore.
They have a small parking lot but plenty of street parking exists in the neighborhood. The Waterloo area has seen so much development, and there's so much to do nearby, from vintage shopping to public art to an awesome pizza spot across the street (Citizen Pie).
They also offer a weekend brunch that is fantastic. Sometimes, they even have two events going on at once as there's two totally separate areas in the venue (ballroom and tavern, duh). For me, the Beachland is an essential part of Cleveland's music scene. Give it a visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MGM Northfield; City: Northfield, OH; Review: I should probably preface by saying I don't gamble, so I don't have much to compare it to. But my parents and I popped up here on a Monday when we were in the area to pull a few slots. We were celebrating something and wanted to try my hand at some beginner's luck.
For a Monday, it was obviously quieter, which is great for me, because I hate crowds. I'm not totally sure what one reviews in a casino, but the casino was clean, physically cool (I hate places that don't utilize their air conditioning) and the servers were very attentive about stopping by for drinks. The gaming area seemed pretty big with several options for you to lose all your money. I didn't win anything. But hey, we tried! There's worse ways to spend a Monday than trying to win a little dough.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stancato's Italian Restaurant; City: Parma, OH; Review: Stancato's is a Cleveland institution. I've long purchased their sauces in local grocers. They make a jarred piccata sauce and a marsala sauce that are both to-die for. Seriously, just throw the piccata sauce over angel hair with capers and lemon and it tastes delicious. It makes you feel gourmet and is just as good as a restaurant!
My family came here on Easter when they served their Italian buffet. I'm old enough to know that going anywhere on a holiday is probably not the best interpretation of a restaurant. It was very shoulder-to-shoulder crowded and hard to pick up the vibes of the restaurant. The food was delicious, especially the stuffed shells and marsala, but the environment definitely was not for me (when that crowded). Yet, the young guys working the buffet kept it well-stocked and really busted their butts. Excellent service.
Stancato's has a big parking lot, but if you come here during a busy night, be ready to cruise slowly looking for someone leaving to stalk for a parking spot. They are the type of homemade, delicious Italian restaurant that people will happily make the wait for. I love their sauces, but need to try the restaurant situation again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kosar's Wood-Fired Grill; City: Northfield, OH; Review: I don't gamble, nor eat in casino restaurants often, but I had a nice experience at Kosar's. I came with my family on a random weekday night to celebrate good news and pull a few slots. We had the entire place to ourselves.
Yes, Kosar's is expensive. So if you're not prepared to have an expensive meal no matter how you dice it, look elsewhere. Maybe since it was a slow night, they were extra, extra attentive to us. Overall, our food was delicious, came quickly and had beautiful presentation. As a table we split the lobster mac and cheese as an appetizer. It was creamy and had a generous portion of lobster in it. For dinner, I had the salmon with brussel sprouts and found it quite delicious. I didn't snap photos mostly because the lighting wasn't conducive to that.
I hear Kosar's is newly re-decorated. It has a nice atmosphere but isn't super memorable - in fact, I can't remember any details other than it was clean and mostly neutral colors. I haven't experienced many casinos but I thought this was a fine experience for a casino restaurant! We left very satisfied with dinner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kosar's Wood-Fired Grill; City: Northfield, OH; Review: I don't gamble, nor eat in casino restaurants often, but I had a nice experience at Kosar's. I came with my family on a random weekday night to celebrate good news and pull a few slots. We had the entire place to ourselves.
Yes, Kosar's is expensive. So if you're not prepared to have an expensive meal no matter how you dice it, look elsewhere. Maybe since it was a slow night, they were extra, extra attentive to us. Overall, our food was delicious, came quickly and had beautiful presentation. As a table we split the lobster mac and cheese as an appetizer. It was creamy and had a generous portion of lobster in it. For dinner, I had the salmon with brussel sprouts and found it quite delicious. I didn't snap photos mostly because the lighting wasn't conducive to that.
I hear Kosar's is newly re-decorated. It has a nice atmosphere but isn't super memorable - in fact, I can't remember any details other than it was clean and mostly neutral colors. I haven't experienced many casinos but I thought this was a fine experience for a casino restaurant! We left very satisfied with dinner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caffeine; City: Lakewood, OH; Review: I stopped here today for a quick meeting. Because its located on a main drag, expect to be patient for parking and find a street meter spot nearby. Caffeine is a new coffee spot in Lakewood located across the street from Melt and next to Panera Bread.
The interior is so cool - almost too cool for me! They've put so much thought into the decor. The space has sleek, tufted couches, artificial and real plants throughout, a faux fireplace and various oriental rugs. They also have listening stations with fancy headphones (not totally sure about why that is, but cool!).
They are definitely still working out kinks with service since they are new. In addition to coffee and tea, they offer croissants, frappucinos, smoothies and some other small bites. The wi-fi was fast and the seats were fairly comfortable. I would come back here soon if a good parking spot was available! I can appreciate their effort to make themselves distinct and interesting amongst all the local coffee shops.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silverspot Cinema; City: Orange, OH; Review: DO NOT BUY YOUR TICKETS ON FANDANGO! Ok, so this is so weird. We bought our tickets on Fandango with no issues. We arrive at the theater. They scan our tickets into the cinema area. We walk into the theater to find our seats...only to find out our seats do not exist (13, 14). We flagged down a staff member because we were so confused. Turns out, they don't allow Fandango tickets. The nice gal explained that we'd just have to find empty, open seats. It was so awkward to keep re-seating and awkwardly dodging people coming in to sit in their seats. How did we even get that far? We never actually had seats though we paid $17.50/piece for two that didn't exist.
Silverspot is a dine-in movie theater. Personally, I'm not super into the idea of eating dinner while watching a movie, but I think it's a brilliant concept for families who could benefit from that convenience. Just to give it a try, we ordered a piece of chocolate cake and two drinks. The cake was way nicer than we expected! The seats are comfy, but the dinning trays attached to them don't have much movement, so if you're tall, expect it to conflict with your leg room.
Anyway, I feel for them. I hope they can get in touch with Fandango and sort out that issue of them improperly vending tickets to their theater. It could make a large group or folks hoping to see a popular movie very, very unhappy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silverspot Cinema; City: Orange, OH; Review: DO NOT BUY YOUR TICKETS ON FANDANGO! Ok, so this is so weird. We bought our tickets on Fandango with no issues. We arrive at the theater. They scan our tickets into the cinema area. We walk into the theater to find our seats...only to find out our seats do not exist (13, 14). We flagged down a staff member because we were so confused. Turns out, they don't allow Fandango tickets. The nice gal explained that we'd just have to find empty, open seats. It was so awkward to keep re-seating and awkwardly dodging people coming in to sit in their seats. How did we even get that far? We never actually had seats though we paid $17.50/piece for two that didn't exist.
Silverspot is a dine-in movie theater. Personally, I'm not super into the idea of eating dinner while watching a movie, but I think it's a brilliant concept for families who could benefit from that convenience. Just to give it a try, we ordered a piece of chocolate cake and two drinks. The cake was way nicer than we expected! The seats are comfy, but the dinning trays attached to them don't have much movement, so if you're tall, expect it to conflict with your leg room.
Anyway, I feel for them. I hope they can get in touch with Fandango and sort out that issue of them improperly vending tickets to their theater. It could make a large group or folks hoping to see a popular movie very, very unhappy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Silverspot Cinema; City: Orange, OH; Review: DO NOT BUY YOUR TICKETS ON FANDANGO! Ok, so this is so weird. We bought our tickets on Fandango with no issues. We arrive at the theater. They scan our tickets into the cinema area. We walk into the theater to find our seats...only to find out our seats do not exist (13, 14). We flagged down a staff member because we were so confused. Turns out, they don't allow Fandango tickets. The nice gal explained that we'd just have to find empty, open seats. It was so awkward to keep re-seating and awkwardly dodging people coming in to sit in their seats. How did we even get that far? We never actually had seats though we paid $17.50/piece for two that didn't exist.
Silverspot is a dine-in movie theater. Personally, I'm not super into the idea of eating dinner while watching a movie, but I think it's a brilliant concept for families who could benefit from that convenience. Just to give it a try, we ordered a piece of chocolate cake and two drinks. The cake was way nicer than we expected! The seats are comfy, but the dinning trays attached to them don't have much movement, so if you're tall, expect it to conflict with your leg room.
Anyway, I feel for them. I hope they can get in touch with Fandango and sort out that issue of them improperly vending tickets to their theater. It could make a large group or folks hoping to see a popular movie very, very unhappy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heck's Cafe; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: I came here for brunch with friends and we had an excellent time. I had only visited Heck's once for dinner and didn't have a big impression. But we had an excellent time! I was so happy to find street parking very easily at 11am on a Sunday. On a slightly overcast day, I forgot how beautiful the interior is. Heck's Cafe features a spiral staircase with hanging greenery and tinted greenhouse-like windows. We snagged a last minute reservation on Open Table, which I appreciated, since Cleveland is slowly becoming a non-reservation brunch town.
For brunch, I ordered the Benedict Tournedos, which came served on a baguette with hollandaise, egg and a small piece of filet mignon. It had a side of potatoes and fruit (the fruit was just cantaloupe and red grapes). I thought the hollandaise had an excellent, creamy flavor that hit the spot. I dipped all of my potatoes in it! The Bloody Mary I ordered may have been the best Mary I've ever had in Cleveland. The house mix wasn't overly spicy and was a perfect ratio to the vodka (no watered down drinks here).
Totally random, but on my way out of the bathroom, I peeped at their party room, which I was so unaware was BEAUTIFUL. It had modern acrylic chairs, a luxe chandelier, beautiful art, a TV and two long tables. I'm adding this to my list of places to use the next time I need a special event!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rood Food and Pie; City: Lakewood, OH; Review: Rood is a super cool new spot! I was immediately smitten with the bold, photo-worthy decor. My friend and I visited for her birthday on a quiet weekday night.
I ordered the pulled chicken. Long story short, there was a pretty severe kitchen error in my dish and I lost my stomach to finish it. The manager did the right thing (she was so nice) and refunded the dish. I do echo other reviews that the service was very slow. We spent over 2 hours here during off-peak hours, though we anticipated a quicker dinner.
While we didn't have good luck with dinner, we had an EXCELLENT piece of pie and cocktail! I loved that the pie selection had unique flavors and was oddly satisfying without being a sugar bomb. I can definitely see why they're known for their niche of pies. For me personally, I think the ticket is going to be pie and drinks! I'll be back and perhaps update my review again!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rood Food and Pie; City: Lakewood, OH; Review: Rood is a super cool new spot! I was immediately smitten with the bold, photo-worthy decor. My friend and I visited for her birthday on a quiet weekday night.
I ordered the pulled chicken. Long story short, there was a pretty severe kitchen error in my dish and I lost my stomach to finish it. The manager did the right thing (she was so nice) and refunded the dish. I do echo other reviews that the service was very slow. We spent over 2 hours here during off-peak hours, though we anticipated a quicker dinner.
While we didn't have good luck with dinner, we had an EXCELLENT piece of pie and cocktail! I loved that the pie selection had unique flavors and was oddly satisfying without being a sugar bomb. I can definitely see why they're known for their niche of pies. For me personally, I think the ticket is going to be pie and drinks! I'll be back and perhaps update my review again!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rood Food and Pie; City: Lakewood, OH; Review: Rood is a super cool new spot! I was immediately smitten with the bold, photo-worthy decor. My friend and I visited for her birthday on a quiet weekday night.
I ordered the pulled chicken. Long story short, there was a pretty severe kitchen error in my dish and I lost my stomach to finish it. The manager did the right thing (she was so nice) and refunded the dish. I do echo other reviews that the service was very slow. We spent over 2 hours here during off-peak hours, though we anticipated a quicker dinner.
While we didn't have good luck with dinner, we had an EXCELLENT piece of pie and cocktail! I loved that the pie selection had unique flavors and was oddly satisfying without being a sugar bomb. I can definitely see why they're known for their niche of pies. For me personally, I think the ticket is going to be pie and drinks! I'll be back and perhaps update my review again!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Good Company; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: BOOZY MILKSHAKES! If that doesn't make you love this spot, I don't know what will. Nestled in Battery Park is Good Company, a surprising and awesome spot to grab a burger with friends in a cool, modern atmosphere. There's a handful of parking spots outside as well as on the nearby residential streets.
Onto the food: the soft pretzel was ah-mazing. I'm German and had been craving a damn good pretzel for a long time. It hit the spot. I didn't care for the Chicky Boi I ordered, but that's on me. Next time, I will opt for one of the delicious looking burgers to get that flavorful burger I was hoping for. I had a bite of my friends signature Good Boi burger and loved it!
I really appreciated the mixed options for seating - they even have chairs with real backs, hooray! If I had to sit on one more reclaimed wood stump somewhere I was going to scream. I loved the friendly, neighborhood vibe back here and will absolutely be back! This spot is highly rated for many good reasons.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smooth Rider Smoothies; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: What a lovely food truck with lovely people! I attended the Yoga Festival at Edgewater Park and stopped to the food truck area to try a smoothie. I am a smoothie lover and have been so intrigued by their concept of healthy smoothies.
I ordered the Dragon Berry, which has strawberries, blueberries, chia seeds, dragonfruit and dairy-free yogurt. This isn't something I would normally order, but I enjoyed it! It was a beautiful purple color, wasn't a sugar bomb, and very filling. I didn't feel guilty at all.
The prices may seem a bit steeper to some, but know you are paying for quality. Their service was fast and friendly! I wish I could've chatted with them more but they were so busy. I love that there's now another stop in Cleveland to get a refreshing, healthy smoothie! I will definitely be back soon to visit their brick and mortar, yum!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beviamo Cafe; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Beviamo is a vegan cafe on Professor Avenue. I should preface by saying I'm not vegan, but if you are, I bet you'll love this spot, which serves coffee/drinks, smoothies and bowls, and some snacks like avocado toast.
For me personally, I don't find it the most comfortable spot. I have physical limitations and the seating mostly lends itself to only stools being available (the chairs always get snatched up quickly). There's not a ton of natural light, but man, with a few more windows, it'd be glorious.
Beviamo has an exceptional menu, especially for non-coffee drinks! They offer delicious speciality drinks and teas. We tried the lavender lemonade and loved its punchy but not overly sweet flavor. I also think it is so amazing they partner with Greener Fields Together to commit to sourcing local produce and I love their clear commitment to sustainability and recycling. Beviamo is a great place for health-conscious folks, vegans, and non-coffee drinkers!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grog Shop; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: I love the Grog Shop! It's a Cleveland institution, IMO. Located in Coventry, the Grog is a quintessential rock venue. Its gritty. The walls, whether in the bathrooms or behind the bars, are plastered with music memorabilia, stickers, merch and graffiti. Its highly walkable for a date night to nearby restaurants and shopping, and the parking is accessible and close.
The staff works super hard to book diverse musicians. From Jamaican reggae, to bigger bands, to my favorite local indie-pop acts, I've seen them all at The Grog Shop. Its a smaller place designed for an intimate experience, which is cool if you're into seeing one of your favorite bands in a smaller setting.
It's a dive venue, so do not come here expecting an Opera House. I've seen easily hundreds of shows here since high school and it never fails to be a fun time. Come, enjoy the music, have a drink and make a friend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terrapin Coffee & Donuts; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Terrapin Coffee Co. is a small new coffee spot located next to the Tremont Animal Clinic on West 14th. The name terrapin is a play on the band Grateful Dead and the entire shop carries a Dead Head theme. There's a handful of free street spots available right outside the business (but note, I didn't see any dedicated accessible parking).
Terrapin is a smaller spot and maybe holds 8-10 people max. There's a few small armchairs in the corner and just a handful of wood benched tables. I loved the Grateful Dead concert art on the walls and the hand-painted side table! I met the owner, Jackson, and he was a really nice guy. It made me want to come back and continue to give him my business.
I can't comment much on the coffee (because I don't drink a lot of coffee). Rather, I tried an iced chai and sat for a little while to read. The prices on their menu are beyond reasonable, and in fact it was thrilling to not pay $6 for a Chai. Loved hearing the Terrapin Station album playing (Grateful Dead's 1977 studio album). I'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BurgerIM; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: My friend and I were seeing a film nearby at the Cinematheque and needed a quick bite. For some reason, everything was absurdly busy and our original plans were a bust, so we popped into BurgerIM at the last minute. It has a great, visible location in Uptown on Euclid.
BurgerIM is a California-based chain for burgers, fries and shakes. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with a side of their fries. I didn't get a photo because we were on a tight timeline, but their version of "fries" are more like circular potato chips. I wasn't a huge fan as they had an awkward taste. The chicken sandwich was just OK - to be honest, I can't remember anything about it. It was just fine. For the inexpensive price, it was what could be expected.
The service was really fast. I also loved the soda robot. Do you want diet vanilla ginger ale? Sure, the soda robot has everything, just browse and select. While the food was just OK, the soda robot surely entertained us. I thought it was really nice that the manager visited each table to check on patrons. I would come back to give it another chance because of that alone!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thai Thai; City: Lakewood, OH; Review: You're coming for the food, not the ambiance. And that's okay! Thai Thai is a hole-in-the-wall space in Lakewood (though they are upgrading soon!!) for some of the best Thai food around Northeast Ohio. But isn't that where all the best food is?
Thai Thai is infamously known for its outrageously awesome and over the top bubble teas, like Unicorn and Stranger Things bubble teas, which you've probably seen on social media. My friend Sarah E brought me here because we both agreed it was a total travesty I had never eaten here. To kick it off, we split the dumplings, which were absolute perfection (I HIGHLY recommend). For lunch, I had the pad thai - it was a bit on the sweeter side, so just FYI if that's not your thing!
The prices are reasonable, the food is authentic and the owner, Kiwi, is a wonderful person (and that alone makes me happy to patronize the business). The restaurant itself maybe fits about 10 people comfortably, so try to come during an off-time so you have a better chance of grabbing a seat! I'll absolutely come back - I'm hoping that next time I can sample a few more things.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heinen's Grocery Store; City: Rocky River, OH; Review: I love a good Heinen's! This family owned grocer has been a staple in the community since the 1920s. This isn't my most local Heinen's but if I am in the area I will stop in. It had been almost a year since I visited this location, and my experience felt very different than last time. Last time, I left super stressed out because the parking lot was basically The Hunger Games.
In the long time since I've visited, they've re-organized (or at least it seems) various parts of the store. As expected, this Heinen's is pristine, well-stocked and easy to navigate. But for me, the highlight of my recent visit was seeing an employee actively assisting an older wheelchair user with her shopping. It was a kind but simple act you don't see often, and that means a lot to me personally that they will assist customers of all abilities.
Bottom line: nice and helpful people, beautiful produce and a commitment to carrying local products. I can find my CLE Kraut, Randy's Pickles, Ohio City Pasta, Inca Tea and Lake Erie Coffee all in one spot. Woot woot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rise and Dine Cafe; City: Chesterland, OH; Review: Yelper Miranda C and I attended a yoga class at nearby Sunshine Yoga and were looking for a quick breakfast afterwards. We both don't mind a good greasy spoon, so when Rise and Dine Cafe showed up on the trusty Yelp app, it was a pretty obvious choice!
When we walked in, there was maybe 10 people sitting around waiting to be seated. We added our name to the list and were expecting a 10-minute wait, but the Cafe is so lightening fast we were sat in under 2 minutes! Rise and Dine is the quintessential neighborhood cafe. With a mismatched mug collection, quirky menu and placemats with crossword puzzles, it reminds me of somewhere my grandpa would've taken me when I was little.
I ordered the Hillbilly Breakfast (lol), which was essentially chicken, gravy, eggs and a side of potatoes. Bland gravy is the worst, but this gravy was super satisfying. The portion was huge and despite a busy atmosphere, we were served within minutes! With such a huge menu, you could find anything from healthy omelettes to an ice cream sandwich (yes, for breakfast, and you read that right).
They are also proud of their Yelp presence. Loved seeing a Yelp logo on their menu and their Yelp sticker on the door!! I'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Griffin Cider House; City: Lakewood, OH; Review: I stopped in here for a quick drink with friends and had such a nice time. I don't drink much but I do love cider, so when Miranda C said "Cider House" I was basically already in my car.
Located on Madison Avenue in Lakewood, you can find street parking, both pay and free, nearby. Expect a short walk regardless. When I walked in here, I loved it immediately. I'm a sucker for low ambient light, rustic vibes and a place where patrons are respectfully keeping to themselves (but still has a buzzing atmosphere).
I ordered the #6 cider (I forget the *exact* name) which had fruit undertones. It was soooo perfect. Whether you like sweeter ciders or dry ciders, Griffin has a sizable variety of cider options. Had we had more time, I likely would have tried the flight to sample a bit of everything. I can see myself coming back here with friends or on a date. The atmosphere is lovely and any place that serves cider fully has my heart! Yay Griffin Cider House.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simply Greek; City: Solon, OH; Review: Where is 6 stars when you need it? Simply Greek has closed their University Circle location and moved to Solon and it is with GREAT pleasure I write a review of their new locale.
Look, if you haven't eaten here by now, you're doing yourself a giant disservice. Simply Greek is one of the best restaurants in Northeast Ohio and Solon is *very* lucky to have it! Its located in an older business strip in Solon but has a free parking lot with a handful of accessible spots, too. There's limited seats inside (its smaller than its old University Circle location) but the charm, quality, and everything you expect is still there.
In short: delicious Greek food. A gyro worth making a drive for. Fries so good that my Shih Tzu was literally crying for more bites. The best baklava that melts in your mouth. A final tab that doesn't break the bank. They also offer a huge menu for carnivores and herbivores and do fantastic catering. My lunch today was one of the best meals I've had in Solon in a while.
Welcome to Solon, Simply Greek!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chick-fil-A; City: Solon, OH; Review: I hate admitting that I've been here a few times since they've opened. But we all know Solon has a lack of fast casual food options, so Chick-fil-A is filling a needed gap.
The only reason I didn't give 5-stars is because there is always a moderate amount of confusion here. They have a two lane drive thru, but sometimes, one lane is blocked off, and you don't find out until you're super close to the ordering box. Then, you have to awkwardly (and dangerously) reverse through the long line adjacent to you and try to get out. It's a miracle that no one (I think) has had a major accident yet. They should put the cones closer to the street where people can see.
They are likely still trying to figure things out though, so I'm sure this will improve with time! Ordering still can take a while as the staff aren't yet familiar with how to scan the app to redeem rewards. Again, all things they can work out! The food is always tasty and made perfectly and my order has never been wrong. I'm strangely addicted to the tart diet lemonade, I could drink a gallon of it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agora Theatre & Ballroom; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: I recently revisited the Agora after some time away from it. I am very, very happy with the new renovations in 100 different ways. My Mom and I attended the recent Jenny Lewis show and had a wonderful time.
Notable upgrades:
1. AIR CONDITIONING. The venue was rightfully cool the entire time and it was a heavenly dream compared to how it used to be.
2. ACCESSIBILITY. I was so impressed to see they had upgraded bathrooms which included a giant, private accessibility bathroom. It feels like there are more ramps throughout the venue and it was nice to see wheelchair users in attendance.
3. COSMETIC UPGRADES. You'll notice new flooring, fresh paint and a general upgraded aesthetic while still having the same gritty, historic feeling I've appreciated about its history in Cleveland. Its new without compromising its personality.
4. SOUND QUALITY. I'm not actually sure if they upgraded their sound capabilities or if Jenny Lewis is just that special (maybe a little bit of both?) but the sound quality was crystal clear impeccable.
Also, big shout out to Joseph. We were in a private box (awesome seats, by the way) and another guest spilled our drink absolutely everywhere. He was helpful in getting it taken care of quickly. Really nice night at Agora - we'll be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asiatown Food Tour; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: I attended the Asiatown Food Tour recently with Allie C and we had a fun time. The Asiatown Food Tour is put on by Night Market Cleveland, a nonprofit dedicated to activating Asiatown. We're fairly familiar with Asiatown already but welcomed the opportunity to try this heavily curated experience, which is wonderful for welcoming new people into the neighborhood. If you have never been to Asiatown before, this is a great way to do it. A bus will take you to 4 planned locations with curated menus so you don't have to worry about driving, parking, etc.
Our tour guide, Josh, was super knowledgeable. It was so clear to us how much he loves the neighborhood and I appreciated that he mixed historical context with present day information. Our tour schedule started at Asia Food Company, then hit Koko Bakery followed by Superior Pho and Bo Loong. In short: soooo much diverse food to try.
If you're in a rush, this isn't the tour for you. This tour is designed to take its time exploring and will last several hours. Keep your expectations solid, wear good walking shoes and wear stretchy pants! If you're unfamiliar with Asiatown, this is a great way for you to get acquainted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 808 Shave Ice; City: Fairview Park, OH; Review: This is my new obsession and I'm so sad it took me too long to find it. Even more sadly, Queenie T and I visited on their last weekend open. 808 Shave Ice is only open seasonally and is currently temporarily closed for winter as of October 2019.
808 Shave Ice is an authentic Hawaiian shave ice stop. This isn't one of those stops at the fair where they basically pour sugar flavor over ice. I had a lemon and lime combo and added mochi. It was the most oddly satisfying dessert I've ever had in Northeast Ohio. It wasn't a sugar bomb, but instead had a refreshing flavor. If someone would have told me 6 months ago I would enjoy eating ice I probably would have laughed at them.
From their website: "Shave Ice is a dessert made by shaving blocks of ice into a fine, snow like texture. The ice is then coated with our house made flavoring that absorbs into each and every bite. Shave Ice differs from snow cones in terms of texture, as our ice is shaved, not crushed. As a result, the flavoring is absorbed evenly throughout the product. Our flavors are flown in directly from Hawaii and hand mixed daily in our shop. Most of our flavors are made from fruit purees. We proudly pledge to use only pure 100% Cane Sugar."
Fair prices, unique concept, and super cute place to bring friends, family or a date. I'm in love. I'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Szechuan Gourmet; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Wow! What a pleasant surprise! I had a delivery order of Szechuan Gourmet and really enjoyed it, like a lot. More than I thought I would for taking a gamble on a place I've never been to.
We ordered the Shrimp with Broccoli, Fried Dumplings and Smoky Pork Fried Rice (and those are my favorites in that order). The Shrimp with Broccoli had giant pieces of shrimp, generous fresh broccoli and a light sauce that didn't overpower. The Fried Dumplings were super juicy and big enough to be a small meal, though they are on appetizer. They have just the right amount of pork in them.
We loved the food and will definitely order again as well as visit in the future! Big love for this authentic Asian food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Green Bible; Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Bibles Page; Review: The book is beautifully bound. The cover is a beautiful linen, and the text that refers to "green" items in the bible is actually printed in green! Very nice gift!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie Morgan Steiner Page; Review: She writes like a marketing major, but the point of the story is well-taken, relationship violence can creep up on you; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spandau: Secret Diaries; Author: Visit Amazon's Albert Speer Page; Review: I literally could not put this book down. I really felt as I was reading it as if I was there in the prison with him. What an incredible, sad life. Also I got to thinking about all of the Germans who ended up in the Soviet Gulags after the war. Albert Speer should consider himself lucky that he was imprisoned at Spandau.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spandau: The Secret Diaries; Author: Visit Amazon's Albert Speer Page; Review: I literally could not put this book down. I really felt as I was reading it as if I was there in the prison with him. What an incredible, sad life. Also I got to thinking about all of the Germans who ended up in the Soviet Gulags after the war. Albert Speer should consider himself lucky that he was imprisoned at Spandau.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moments of Reprieve: A Memoir of Auschwitz (Classic, 20th-Century, Penguin); Author: Visit Amazon's Primo Levi Page; Review: The book is almost like just alot of essays, or short stories. Levi describes some of the relationships and incidents that he recalls from his time in the camp. Very compelling reading, sort of like a human study of emotions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Watchmaker's Daughter: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Sonia Taitz Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. The narrative was very inspiring. I liked how the author moved back and forth between her world and the experiences of her parents during the war. I was deeply moved as she came full circle at the end of their lives. It gave me alot of things to think about and brought back memories to me of my father and mother. Written very well, reminds me of Jhumpa Lahiri's writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mortality; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Hitchens Page; Review: Good book, short book. Mostly from Vanity Fair. I read them all in Vanity Fair. It was good to have everything compiled into one book. Christopher was tough, outspoken, defiant, humorous and realistic. He will be missed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Applebaum Page; Review: I've always wanted to know how? How did it happen that the "Iron Curtain" descended upon eastern Europe after WW11? This book, in depth, explains and describes the events, politics and sheer terror that resulted from the Soviet Union assumption power post-WW11. Very powerful, sad, practically unbelieveable description of factors that led to whole countries being subjected to a cruel, punishing dictator-ship. The ironic part is that a large sector of the population truly believed that the USSR and communism were their best hope after the chaotic end of WW11. Fascinating, factual and interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knocking on Heaven's Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death; Author: Visit Amazon's Katy Butler Page; Review: This book is inspirational, but very practical. The daughter explains the trial and tribulations of parents getting older, infirm, and dying while she lives in a distant location. The book is interesting, easy to read, funny and emotional. Lots of good resource material, lots of food for thought about "dying a good death". I highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Narcoland: The Mexican Drug Lords and Their Godfathers; Author: Anabel Hernandez; Review: The CIA was involved in the formation of the original drug lords and cartels as they tried to fulfill the aspirations of Ronald Reagan and supplying arms to the contras? What a tangled web our government weaves.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Siege: 68 Hours Inside the Taj Hotel; Author: Cathy Scott-clark; Review: This is an excellent book, well written, detailed and confounding. How could this have happened, and just kept happening all day and night long! The Indian authorities, what a bunch of inept dumb and dumber fools. So many lives could have been saved. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Assassination of the Archduke: Sarajevo 1914 and the Romance That Changed the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Greg King Page; Review: Although I've always "known" about the murders in Sarajevo, this book adds the personal details that I wasn't aware of. The Archduke's whole life was difficult, and even though he married the woman he loved, he was ostrasized (as was she) in incredibly vicious ways by the emperor and court of Franz Josef. Good riddance to the "Hapsburg" empire. In the end, the result was a needless war and untold death/destruction. What a waste.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Family Life: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Akhil Sharma Page; Review: Not much depth to this tale. Sad story of: family immigration, family hopes, medical disaster, repetitive problems, no moral, nothing really compelling. I purchased the book when Aakhil was interviewed on NPR. Sounded like it may be a good story. Disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Doctored: The Disillusionment of an American Physician; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandeep Jauhar Page; Review: Very honest portrayal of personal experiences, opinions and actual events. I liked the book because it is very informative about the "behind the scenes" relationships between Dr's, hospitals and the insurance companies. My worst fears and experiences were validated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Anderson Page; Review: This book explains, through historial events, how and why the jewish/arab/muslim/palestinean troubles and disagreements have prevailed for literally 100 or more years. The "imperial powers" exacerbated problems by establishing boudaries in countries that did not make sense due to tribal, religious and historical parameters. Add to that the creation of a jewish state in Palestine, a region that was already populated and settled for hundreds of years by arabs and muslim Palestineans. This book is so compelling in that it "unravels" all of the events of the past 150 years, focussing on T.E. Lawrence and his influence, or near influence in the final outcomes after WW1. Very interesting, well-written. I highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poems to Learn by Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Caroline Kennedy Page; Review: brings back so many memories...what a treasure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Splendor to Revolution: The Romanov Women, 1847--1928; Author: Visit Amazon's Julia P. Gelardi Page; Review: Interesting, lots of detail. The book describes the lives of 4 inter-related members of European royalty descended from Queen Victoria. Literally from youth to death.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unquiet Ghost: Russians Remember Stalin; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Hochschild Page; Review: Adam Hochschild is an excellent writer. I've read several of his books, all very interesting, compelling. I especially liked his book on WW1.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Putin's Russia: Life in a Failing Democracy; Author: Anna Politkovskaya; Review: Anna P., since murdered, was one of the few brave journalists in Russia who chose to report on curruption, wars, and sad state of the political system in Russian post-Soviet era. But she does in a very compelling way by investigating and reporting individual stories of ordinary citizens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ravensbruck: Life and Death in Hitler's Concentration Camp for Women; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Helm Page; Review: The writing is slow, disconnected not very interesting. The subject is interesting, just not presented in an interesting way.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Is Journalism Worth Dying For?: Final Dispatches; Author: Anna Politkovskaya; Review: A. Politkovskaya was more than a journalist trying to get the truth out. She was an activist, a human rights advocate. What a horrible loss for the world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: AllYouNeed Hotel Vienna 2; City: Vienna; Review: my husband and I stayed in a hotel for one night, very good location, just waling distance to prater and stephansdom, friendly staff, nice breakfast :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gasthof Innbrucke; City: Innsbruck Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: the room was extremely small, my husband and i didnt mind, but im sure lots of people would complain. location is convenient,just across the bridge you are in the old town, very close to golden dachl. Breakfast very simple and small and no tea or coffee have been offered. anyway, we stayed just for one night and would go again, it is nice place, 600 years old (so no lifts :) ) there is also a pub on the ground floor,with free playstation, cards and billiard; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tsampika Hotel; City: Faliraki Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: the position is good, few minutes walk from the beach and centre of faliraki.the staff is actually every member of the family who owns this place.kids as well, who dont speak any english.(or at least pretending not to understand) the pool is public, so everyone can use it. we had a half board prepaid and every single day where leaving hungry. breakfast is every day the same- 2 bread rolls, piece of ham and cheese and 2 jams. dinner was choice of two meals,very small portions. the rooms are small,not really clean and there was no toilet paper and no soap.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Albergo Argentina; City: Genoa Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: We were lucky to find this place as we went to Genoa in October during a Boat show. Close to the station, although thats why you can hear a trains passing by. Bathrooms on the corridor were clean.There is also a little room with fridge,microwave and kettle where you can have a breakfast. FYI hotel is on the 2nd floor, but there is a lift. Place to recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence St James; City: Geneva; Review: My husband and I were very satisfied with this hotel. It was very cheap comparing to other hotels in the city and location is great. Small kitchen in the room allows you to cook and it's fully equipped. There are 2 supermarkets just round the corner,turn left from the hotel and then second left again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Garni Ramsl; City: Golling an der Salzach Austrian Alps; Review: Generaly, the hotel is OK, staff very polite and helpful. The room is clean and there was cot ready for our baby as we requested. However, there was no soap or shampoo in the bathroom. Wifi did not work at all, even at the reception. Breakfast was very simple, just bread, cheese, ham and cereals. There is free parking which is great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hauslwirt; City: Golling an der Salzach Austrian Alps; Review: We did not stayed at the hotel, only ate at the restaurant and it was really great experience. Friendly staff, big, tasty portions, reasonable prices. Staff speak english. They also have a cute kids menu.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosworth Hall Hotel Spa; City: Market Bosworth Leicestershire England; Review: Please, do yourself a favour and book somewhere else. The hotel is in a horrible state, cleaningness is unknown term and room smelled stale. Dusty corridors, carpets not hoovered. Furniture in the room health and safety hazard. Lifts not working. Billiard and football table not working. Spa, swimming pool, gym were closed for a day. Breakfast and dinner were fine, but again, dirty tables and cutlery. The only positive was polite staff.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Aqua Hotel Promenade; City: Pineda de Mar Catalonia; Review: The staff at the hotel is friendly, reception staff helpful, kids club is great, on Sundays they take kids outside next to the pools. Other days the are inside and play board games, they draw. Rooms are cleaned daily, with usual towel change, floor mopped, beds make. There is fridge in the room which is handy. The dining is buffet style and always plenty to choose from. Breakfast buffet includes sparkling wine. Yougurts, pastry, cereals, baguettes, breads, cheese, ham, fruit. Lunch and dinner are different every day and always great choice. Pineda itself is quiet, few shops and restaurants. I would recommend this hotel and I would visit again. I wouldnt recommend the little train which takes you through the town, it's uncomfortable and slow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Discount Keyless Replacement Button Pad Compatible with M3N5WY72XX, OHT692713AA, OHT692427AA; Brand: Discount Keyless; Review: I bought this to replace the rubber buttons on my original Jeep key as the symbols have all rubbed off. Within two months they have rubbed off of this one as well. I know it is cheap enough that you can just buy another, but I would like to find one that I don't need to replace every two months.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cascadia 4x4 Flipster V2 - Winch License Plate Mounting system - Hawse/Roller fairlead compatible - Made in USA/Canada; Brand: Cascadia 4x4; Review: If you live in a state that requires a front plate, this is absolutely perfect. I have a JK Wrangler with an aftermarket ("offroad") bumper that does not have a place to install the license plate. I had previously put the license plate in my windshield but some over-eager meter maid gave me a ticket for not having my front plate installed properly. I've had it on now for a month or so and haven't had any issues with it. I used some loc-tite on all the screws and I would definitely recommend that everyone who installs it does the same so that road vibration does not loosen the nuts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Made in The USA GraBars Steel Handles 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler 2DR JK Front Only - Black; Brand: GraBarsUSA; Review: This is such a simplistically wonder device it makes me wish my jeep came stock with it. The instant I installed it my hand reached for this every time I got in my car like it was second nature. Sometime when I get into other cars now I still automatically reach for this bar. If you have any sort of lift on your jeep this is a must! The install process is a little difficult as the mounting hole for the screw can shift once you take the factory bolt off (so you need to be very careful that you don't strip the threads) but once in, it is a night and day difference. Some people say that interferes with their sun visor, but on mine ('07 JK) it does not. I would assume that it may interfere with the new style interior JK ('12 and up).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OE Replacement Mini Cooper Radiator Support (Partslink Number MC1225101); Brand: Multiple Manufacturers; Review: It developed a crack during install. This is extremely disappointing because how will it stand up to road vibration/torque/etc if it can't even stand up to being installed. I guess we shall see; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SiriusLED 3157 3057 Standard Socket Adapter Decoder for Car LED Turn Signals Daytime Running Fix Hyper Flashing Rapid Blinking Canbus; Brand: SiriusLED; Review: Connected this to my LED turn signals and they started smoking when I started signalling.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi) 2012 Model; Brand: Samsung; Review: excellent product, to my opinion no need to improve on anything, I'm comfortable with the product, it is good to have a good service; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Classic Case – Camera / Hard Drive / GPS Case(blue); Brand: HandStands; Review: excellent product, very responsible, I recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 16 GB microSDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDQ-016G (Bulk Packaging) - Class 4; Brand: SDKSK9; Review: excellent product, very responsible, I recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HandStands Hard Case for GPS, Digital Cameras, and Portable Hard Drives; Brand: HandStands; Review: excellent product, very responsible, I recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FlyStone 5-in-1 Camera Connection Kit USB Stick,; Brand: FlyStone; Review: excellent product, very responsible, I recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Do You Want To Play With My Balls?; Author: Unknown; Review: Obviously a book for adults. Gets old real fast.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Mediterranean Diet: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Heart; Author: Michael Ozner; Review: absolutely love this book! So many great tips and decisions recipes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flirting with Felicity; Author: Visit Amazon's Gerri Russell Page; Review: Loves this book - it was an easy read, something fun to get lost in! I would recommend it to anyone who loves romantic but not sappy stories!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Potty (Leslie Patricelli board books); Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie Patricelli Page; Review: Perfect little potty book for my little one who is just starting to potty train. He gets so excited to read the book while he is sitting on the potty! Simple concept and drawings, makes it fun and easy to read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Enough for a Bed (Sesame Street); Author: Visit Amazon's Apple Jordan Page; Review: Cute book that I got for my son's transition to a new bed. After receiving the book, I thought $4 was a little pricey - it's a very thin book - a little cheap looking. I have gotten board books for cheaper than $4 that were a little better quality. But otherwise, the story is cute and my son loves it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Short Guide to a Long Life; Author: David B. Agus M.D.; Review: Really loved this book - it was an easy read and gave some really great tips on staying healthy! Some of it was stuff I already knew but a great reminder and then there were some new things I didn't know about! Would recommend to anyone who cares about a healthy lifestyle! Great tips!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Casual Vacancy; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: I am absolutely in LOVE with this book! As a long time Harry Potter fan, I am so thrilled they came out with an illustrated version! It will be so fun to read this to my boys when they are old enough!! As for now, I'm going to enjoy reading it myself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: I am absolutely in LOVE with this book! As a long time Harry Potter fan, I am so thrilled they came out with an illustrated version! It will be so fun to read this to my boys when they are old enough!! As for now, I'm going to enjoy reading it myself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fat Girl Walking: Sex, Food, Love, and Being Comfortable in Your SkinEvery Inch of It; Author: Visit Amazon's Brittany Gibbons Page; Review: This was a great read, Brittany was really relatable at times and I laughed out loud a bunch! I didn't mind the what some would call "inappropriate" language, I thought it was funny and very real. This was very much a memoir of her life with some inspirational writing towards the end!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas in the Manger: A Pat-and-Peek Book; Author: Nola Buck; Review: Bought this for my 3 year old and 1 year old. Fun, simple book for them to start learning about the real meaning of Christmas. Very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Homeschooling; Author: Visit Amazon's Durenda Wilson Page; Review: Absolutely LOVE this book. It has helped me stop and take a breath and reevaluate how we want to homeschool in our house. This will be my homeschooling bible - any time I get overwhelmed I can come back to this. It is a short, simple read but the message is so powerful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God Is with Me: 365 Daily Devos for Boys (VeggieTales); Author: VeggieTales; Review: Bought this book for my 3 year old. We sit and read it together. Short simple passages with a prayer at the end. It's a fun way to connect for 5 minutes a day over God. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross-Stitch to Calm: Stitch and De-Stress with 40 Simple Patterns (Craft To Calm); Author: Leah Lintz; Review: Gave this book as a gift and she absolutely loved it! Perfect for any cross stitch lover! Detailed book with tons of patterns.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like; Author: Visit Amazon's Ashley Graham Page; Review: This was a great book. Her life sounds fascinating. It held my attention the whole way through. She is very body positive and it's a great read for someone who struggles with any body insecurities. She seems like a really nice person and I enjoyed her story!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Your Body; Author: Louise Hay; Review: Great book with simple affirmations on each page for all the parts of your body including your personality. Great pick me up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Julia Rothman Collection: Farm Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, and Food Anatomy; Author: Visit Amazon's Julia Rothman Page; Review: Beautiful set of 3 books. The illustrations are so great and there is SO much information between the 3 books. Using it for homeschooling but I'm going to learn a lot too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homemade Living: Keeping Chickens with Ashley English: All You Need to Know to Care for a Happy, Healthy Flock; Author: Visit Amazon's Ashley English Page; Review: Super helpful book for keeping chickens! We are brand new Chicken owners and this has been our manual for raising them healthy and happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight; Author: Linda Bacon Ph.D.; Review: Full of so much interesting and factual information on weight and our bodies. Easy to read and not full of a ton of medical jargon that is hard to understand. It is helping me on my journey to loving my body after punishing it for so many years. I would love to read more from this author!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Cat Bearing Gifts (Joe Grey Mystery Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Shirley Rousseau Murphy Page; Review: I love this series of books by Shirley Rousseau Murphy. Besides me being a cat lover, she gives all her characters, human and animal distinct personalities and problems. She takes us to another, perhaps better, world where cats and humans work together to make a better place to live. Very entertaining series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Story (Dresden Files, No. 13); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Butcher Page; Review: Love the Dresden Files anyway; but did not know this book was out, missed it somehow and thought Dresden was dead. Just found out right before Cold Day came out and had to read quickly to get it in before I got Cold Day. How does Jim Butcher come up with such great ideas?!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Days: A Dresden Files Novel (The Dresden Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Butcher Page; Review: Love the series. This one kept me up almost all night. Fell asleep with glasses on and book on my chest. Finished it the next day. I want more!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dark on the Other Side; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Michaels Page; Review: Not one of her very best; but Barbara Michaels never, ever fails to deliver-and we are talking alot of books under several names. This woman is a National Treasure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Hollow (Experiment in Terror #6); Author: Visit Amazon's Karina Halle Page; Review: The series is good; but at this point, the on/off, up/down relationship between the two main characters is becoming a distraction from the story lines. Things should be settled between them one way or the other so the reader can concentrate on the story line.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Old Hendre Farm; City: Monmouth Monmouthshire South Wales Wales; Review: One of my favourite overnight stays, whilst walking the Offa's Dyke path. I was made so welcome, first from Gerard, who came in from working his farm to make me a cup of tea upon arrival and then from Valerie who made me feel really at home, by giving me virtually the freedom of their lovely home. The bedroom that I had, had the most magnificent views, and was so comfortable and clean, and the food was brilliant. I hope one day to pass that way again, when I will without doubt, again share with them their friendship and welcome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heath Cottage Farm B B; City: Forden Welshpool Powys Wales; Review: My stay at Heath Cottage was one of the highlights of my walk. Mary and John made me so welcome and the food was excellent. My room was lovely and comfortable and the whole cottage set the standard for comfort along the path. I am sure John will remember my delight at watching the sheep dog herding the chickens into their pen, one by one, but John assured me that he would only do it for his favourites. The chickens, totally bored with this performance, just popped out of the back of their shed and carried on with their search for food. Hilarious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Hotel; City: Pandy Abergavenny Monmouthshire South Wales Wales; Review: I was walking Offa's Dyke from North to South and my wife was driving. She arrived at the Park Hotel before me and was shown to our room, by very welcoming staff. I contacted my wife to pick me up from the path and then realised it was only some 500 metres off the path.The hotel is in a great location for those walking the path and I would recommend it highly. Our room was large with lovely comfortable clean beds. We had an evening meal in the restaurant, which was great and then retired to the bar, where we found the local company to be very friendly. The breakfast was excellent, in fact, everything about our stay could not be faulted. £80.00 B & B in lovely surroundings, go for it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De Lacy House; City: Kington Herefordshire England; Review: My wife and I stayed overnight at De Lacy house, and had not read the reviews prior to doing so. Having now read some of the reviews, we are both amazed to see that some visitors had chosen to only give four stars, the accommodation and the host are of the very best. Our room was lovely, the bathroom, ours to use only, was spacous and beautifully clean. The breakfast was superb, and whilst we were chatting to Susan, we found her to be a mine of information about the area.I was recommended this accommodation by two walkers who I passed walking North along the path and for that recommendation I am truly thankful. The house was so lovely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tyndrum Inn; City: Tyndrum Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: I had a great overnight stay at The tyndrum inn, staff were great, had loads of laughs with them, room was comfortable and the food was good and served with a smile. I just cannot understand all these negative reviews, what exactly are you expecting. I am 71 years old, been walking long distance most of my life, this place was just what was needed, great atmosphere with like minded people. If you want the Ritze, go to London; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kingshouse Hotel; City: Glencoe Village Glencoe Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: This place is the jewel in the crown on the W.H.W. fantastic location, warm friendly atmosphere and frequented by people with the same interests. My room was a single room, not exactly The Ritze, but if that's what you want, go to London. It was comfortable, with a fantastic view to the rear of the Hotel, with Deer within view both morning and evening. There are washing facilities, and a drying room, my room was not en-suite but an excellent bathroom next door, which I gratefully made full use of, after a long walk. The food was good and the breakfast was served with a smile. Coffee was supplied by a lovely lady who walked round with the pot and kept your cup replenished. Had a great evening in the lounge, with a good meal and enjoyed the company of a great crowd and left having had, maybe, a little too much Mackellan, considering the walk I had planned for the following day. Not to be missed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highland Getaway; City: Kinlochleven Lochaber Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: I have had some good accommodation whilst walking the W.H.W. but I believe this was the best. I was walking solo and the room I had was a twin. It was absolutely lovely with a fantastic en suite. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed comfortable. There is an upstairs bar with wide glass windows overlooking the river, which is fished for salmon. I asked if I could have my meal provided in this room, which the hosts where pleased to do. I had a steak which was cooked to perfection and exactly as requested. Breakfast was served in the downstairs restaurant/bar, it was a good quality breakfast. If passing through Kinlochleven, don't miss it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Foot Forward; City: Milngavie East Dunbartonshire Scotland; Review: My first stop on The Way, was just great, very comfortable room, lovely cooked breakfast, very friendly atmosphere, hope to be back next year. The guesthouse is within a half mile of the start, with a couple of nice eating houses in the village.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elmbank Drymen; City: Drymen Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: My second stop on The West Highland Way, Elmbank, could not have been better. I had a room, with a kitchen and a lovely comfortable lounge, where I could check the weather on a large screen TV. Breakfast was great and was accompanied by some interesting conversation with my host. Hope to be back next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stobahn Bed Breakfast; City: Fort William Lochaber Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: My last accommodation on the West Highland way, with an early start on the following morning.My train from Fort William was at 0640hrs. but my host was pleased to provide me with a full Scottish breakfast in time for me to catch the train. The breakfast was huge and beautifully prepared. My room was en-suite and the shower fantastic, I felt really at home at Strobahn, and would recommend others to make use of this accommodation, fantastic value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marsh Farm Hotel; City: Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshire England; Review: This was our first visit to this lovely part of the world, complimented by our stay at the Marsh Farm Hotel. Everything about our stay was just perfect. The room was warm, comfortable and homely. The food was outstanding and the staff friendly and helpful. My wife and I were very impressed with every aspect of our stay and would certainly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catalonia Oro Negro; City: Playa de las Americas Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: My wife and I have just spent a week at the Oro Negro, playa Las Americas, every thing about the hotel met with our expectations. The room was clean and comfortable, on the ground floor with a lovely patio area overlooking the pool. A great selection of food was available at each mealtime which was delicious. Entertainment in the evenings was available, if desired which we enjoyed. It was 20 minutes from the sea front which was advantageous if, like us you needed a little peace and quiet at times. Overall, just great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gordale Scar Campsite; City: Malham Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire England; Review: My wife and I have just spent 6 nights at this beautiful camp site. What you have probably read about Malcolm, the owner, is not without a whisper of the truth. Yes, he is a hourder, with his collection strewn about the toilets and shower, but I tell you what, the location of the site far outways his little eccentricities. The biggest downside for us, and we camped on the right hand side of the path, nearest point to the scar was the fact that the land has very poor drainage and after several heavy downfalls we were encased in very wet sludgy conditions and having a dog with us, that did not help with the conditions inside of the awning. No electric hookups, which we prefer anyway, just a beautiful site, with a very friendly owner. Not for the feint hearted, but beautiful beyond compare. We are both 75 years old.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New Ing Lodge; City: Shap Penrith Eden District Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Cannot speak too highly of this accomodation, extremely comfortable and run by a team of young people who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Lots of the guests were completing the coast to coast which gave me some interesting conversations as I completed the walk some years ago. If you want luxury, go to The Ritz, if you want comfortable friendly accomodation with wholesome food, do not miss the lodge. Also made our dog welcome, she also enjoyed her stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Larick House B B; City: Newtonmore Aviemore and the Cairngorms Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: This location is about 6 miles south of Aviemore. The B&B is run by a very welcoming lady and is also dog friendly. The rooms and bathroom facilities are very clean and well appointed. There are lovely walks from the house and the break fasts were superb. We found this a home from home and we were made to feel very welcome. The house itself is beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Torvean Caravan Park; City: Inverness Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: Our first stop on the North coast 500 route. Absolutely perfesct, superb facilities, flat level pitches and the location ideal, alongside the Calidonian canal which afforded a 20 minute walk into the centre of Inverness. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darwin Lake Holiday Village; City: Darley Moor Matlock Derbyshire England; Review: We chose to stay at Darwin Lakes, because of the fantastic location. It was our first visit to this beautiful holiday village. We were two couples, with two, well behaved dogs. Prior to our arrival, there had been some severe frost and sadly the first cottage we stayed in suffered burst water pipes in the roof. When this was found, we were moved to another beautiful cottage, probably even more attractive than the first. The staff were fantastic, helped us move house and insisted that they carry our luggage from one cottage to the other. I cannot speak too highly of the help that we received from the staff. The cottage was beautifully furnished, the kitchen was a delight, the bedrooms all were all en-suite. Whilst we enjoyed eating in on a couple of nights, the Forresters Bar and Restruant is within walking distance and provided excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laneside Caravan Park; City: Hope Hope Valley Peak District National Park England; Review: We stayed for three nights on one of the pleasantest sites we have visited. On arrival, the staff were brilliant, because of the previous wet weather, we were upgraded from the grass site that we booked, to hard standing. The showers, washing up facilities were as good as we have ever seen, with loads of red hot water. If you are not happy to be woken by wild geese and mallard rising from the river in the mornings. Maybe this site is not for you, we loved it. There are river walks to Hope village and then on to Castleton, we have a well behaved dog, so this was ideal We were given a site map when we arrived, which was extremely useful. The area is outstanding for those of us who like to walk, but would also be ideal to just chill. Overall, a great campsite which we will definitely return to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lathkilldale Campsite; City: Bakewell Peak District National Park England; Review: I went with my son who was entered in the annual fell race. We both have VW campers and we took them both to the camp site and were put in slot 12. The weather was not good, drizzle and I had forgot my extension cable, which I had planned to attach to a small oil filled rad. My son spoke to the owner of the site and within minutes he loaned me a cable free of charge. Had a walk round the site, which I would imagine in the summer would be wonderful. The facilities were clean and both my son and I loved the place. The village pub was brilliant, 5 minute walk from the campsite, with a fine array of ales and the food fantastic. All in all we had a brilliant stay at the camp site and will definitely be returning, this time with the wife.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Wensleydale Farmhouse Bed Breakfast; City: Aysgarth Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorksh; Review: Having just spent two days at this B&B I can highly recommend it.The owners Steph & Paul couldn't have been more welcoming providing tea and home baking on arrival, such a beautiful place to stay with stunning views from the bedroom window and the well decorated rooms and comfortable beds you couldn't ask for more,will definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Wolverhampton North Hotel; City: Wolverhampton West Midlands England; Review: Overall this hotel was great but the Breakfast staff need a lesson in public relations, one waitress in particular,the dinner staff were great especially Abbie who looked after our party of 14, she was friendly,helpful and very efficient.Room 26 needs maintenance on the extractor fan in the bathroom as it stays on for a long time after the light has been swithced off and is very annoying, otherwise a very enjoyable stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurys Inn Galway; City: Galway County Galway Western Ireland; Review: Jury's is great as it is central to everything,the lovely street entertainment ,the shops,Spanish Arch, Eyre Sq.and lots of other attractions.The hotel is lovely, the beds are so comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful.Matthew the barman deserves a special mention,he is so nice and friendly so thank you Matthew for the lovely night in the bar. Would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Powerscourt Arms Country House; City: Enniskerry County Wicklow; Review: Stayed in this hotel on July 31st, the friendly atmosphere was noticeable straight away, the bed was so comfortable and the food was gorgeous with such great variety on the menu,the staff were so pleasant and helpful especially Richie who was full of chat late at night and bright and chatty in the morning, will definitely return for a longer stay 😃😃; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Globales Pionero; City: Santa Ponsa Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Spent a week in this fabulous hotel in June, we went all inclusive which was a first for us and I was a bit sceptical having read some bad reviews and all I can say is I don't know what those people were looking for, the hotel is spotless, rooms cleaned everyday, the food was gorgeous, loads of choice, something for everyone, the beds were the most comfortable I've ever slept in while on a foreign holiday, the kids entertainment was great, the only small criticism I would have is to have some improvement to the evening entertainment, the team do their best, Chelsey is a gorgeous singer.would definitely go back. Thank you for a great holiday; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gran Amadores; City: Puerto Rico Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Have just come home having spent a week in these apartments. Had a lovely relaxing holiday, two beautiful pools, lovely poolside bar with great food,quizzes, bingo and karaoke with the lovely Sinead every night or take a taxi for 4 euro in to Puerto Rico centre for a livelier night out, the beach is gorgeous and has lots of lovely restaurants my favourites being Los Amigos, Monaco and Irish Cottage,will definitely go back, the only downside was the appartments had no air con and it was very hot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Home Fires Burning (Walking in the Rain Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's William Allen Page; Review: Book one and two were fantastic waiting for book three. William Allen writes great stories. Loved every page. Good job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragon Blood Collection, Books 1-3 eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lindsay Buroker Page; Review: I rated it a five star because it deserve it those who like science fiction should definitely read this collection; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thorn Fall (Rust & Relics Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lindsay Buroker Page; Review: Great all three books. Looking for the next one keep up the great writing. Will look for more of your books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheat eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's P.S. Power Page; Review: If you like science fiction read this book. Cheat like it all the way beginning to end. Loved the book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wizard Defiant (Intergalactic Wizard Scout Chronicles Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Rodney Hartman Page; Review: Fabulous,entertaining and exciting. Never saw the end coming. Read it as often as I could,every chance I got. Great job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE TIME STORE; Brand: Visit Amazon's Andrew Clark Page; Review: Loved it tremendously. If it was longer,I would still be a reading it. If anybody likes time travel . Read the time store; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Idempotency eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Joshua Wright Page; Review: Fantastic story. Had a hard time putting it down. Soon as I could, picked it up and started reading it again.enjoyed it alot; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lineage (The Young Ancients; Brand: Visit Amazon's P. S. Power Page; Review: Fantastic, Will Read book two of lineage.. it was leaving you clueless, of what was going to happen next . Good job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fall of the Core; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ryk Brown Page; Review: Very exciting story. Kept you on your toes through the whole book. Your a very intelligent writer . All your frontier saga stories are fabulous . Keep writing .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yvvaros; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alex Mulder Page; Review: Was invigorating,read it every day. Was confused at first . But caught on to it. Good work keep writing thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Portals of Infinity; Brand: Visit Amazon's John Van Stry Page; Review: Was definitely worth reading. Very. interesting characters. Enjoyed the book the whole time reading it. Keep up your great writing. Good job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Light Bringer (The Young Ancients; Brand: Visit Amazon's P.S. Power Page; Review: Keep writing. Love the characters. The way u introduced different magic the characters have, is great. Looking to read book 3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ambassador (The Young Ancients Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's P.S. Power Page; Review: Love the stories so far. Sure jumps from place to place. But makes it more interesting. Tor is great in this story.all the characters are awsome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strange Land (The Young Ancients Book 15) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's P. S. Power Page; Review: Read all fifteen books ,of the young ancients . Love all the characters in all the stories. Keep up the good work. Your stories are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kindred (The Young Ancients; Brand: Visit Amazon's P.S. Power Page; Review: The stories were fantastic. Enjoyed every one of them. Would love to be in those worlds. Very exciting love the unknown. Great writing,don't stop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Cinderfella; Author: Visit Amazon's Xavier Neal Page; Review: I received an arc for an honest review The book starts off pretty slow to me...really slow, to the point where I didn't think I'd be available to finish it. I struggled through the first two chapters or so but once I got past that it was hard to put the book down. I loved the bickering between Conner and Gianna. I also enjoyed the storyline as it touched on real life issues that people endure everyday. I really felt for Connor and what he was going through. I really didn't like Gianna at first but she grew on me. Overall, I think this is a good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Promises We Keep: A Made For Love Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's R.C. Martin Page; Review: I don't even know where to begin...I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK!! The Promises We Keep spoke to me on so many levels. I was able to connect with each of the characters and the challenges they faced in many ways. I love RC's writing style. The story flowed very well and it didn't seem rushed or predictable. I love that she stayed true to her characters and their faith. I love that her characters' faith continued throughout the story and that they didn't stray from the promises that they made not only to themselves but to God. I'm glad that she wrote in each of the four main characters' POV which gave me the opportunity to really get to know them on a deeper level. Grayson (oh, how I love me some Gray) is the star quarterback at Colorado St. Grayson is broken. He moved to Colorado to attend college, get away from his past life and start fresh. Grayson is lost. He thinks so poorly of who he is yet he has so much going for himself. It took the love of another for him to really understand his worth. He's far from perfect, he's perfectly imperfect. Beckham (oh, Beck) is the resident nerd, who is in school for pre-Med. He had me so frustrated the ENTIRE book up until the end. I understood his confusion and I understood the decisions he made but that doesn't mean I was happy about them. The internal challenges that he faced and the way that he responded to them are commendable. I loved that he stayed true to his faith and the plans set before him, no matter what he could have potentially lost as an outcome. And then there's the twins, Addison and Avery. I think they're both adorable in their twin ways. I love how close they are and how they encourage and support one another! When Addie's Happily Ever After falls apart, she has to really take a step out on her faith and trust that she will end up where she believes she needs to be. Avery is very shy and it's super cute. I love how she builds more confidence in herself and becomes more outgoing as her story progresses. Through all of the obstacles that she faces, she continues to fight for what she wants while staying true to herself by deciding to wait until marriage to have sex. Avery knows her worth therefore she's not willing to be with just anyone, she wants to be with THE one, which is a trait that I admire. All that being said, this is a book that I definitely plan on reading again and I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dissipate; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Mayer Page; Review: ARC received for honest review Kenzie is a 19 year old whose world gets turned upside down after her mother suddenly passes away. The one thing she knows for sure is that she needs to disappear. Kenzie faces many obstacles as she learns to co-exist in a new world. She has this undeniable inner strength that helps her persevere through the challenges that she's faced with as her journey unfolds. Dissipate is different but in a good way!! I love Kristin's writing style. The story flowed very well and wasn't rushed or predictable. I love how she brought the world of The Society to life. Kristin had me hooked from the first chapter and I did not want to put this book down. For me, there was never a dull moment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Frost: Vol 1 of a 2-part serial (TDF, #1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tanya Holmes Page; Review: I received an ARC for an honest review. Where do I begin? Oh yeah, MAJOR CLIFF HANGER, but it's worth it! The Darkest Frost started a bit slow for me but once everything started to fall into place I couldn't put it down! This story was not what I expected and is very different from other paranormal books that I've read before, but it is a great read. I loved Tanya's writing style and the way she keeps you guessing as to what's going to happen next. The characters and storyline were developed really well. Everything flowed nicely and it was filled with plenty of twists that kept me wanting to read more. I really enjoyed the intensity between the main characters and how they interacted with each other. I loved that there was a bit of humor as well. The book ended in the best place for the story, yet the worst place for me as I can only imagine what is going to happen next. I'll be impatiently waiting for Volume 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexandr's Cherished Submissive (Submissive's Wish) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Mayburn Page; Review: I really enjoyed Alexandr's Cherished Submissive. The characters and storyline were developed extremely well. Jessica was thrown into a new world after suffering from the loss of her parents. She ends up in Ireland under the care of her uncle. Throughout the story, she faces many obstacle and learns quite a few new things about her sexuality. Alex is a force to be reckoned with. He's possessive and doesn't take any crap from anyone. I really liked how these two interacted with each other. I could really feel the connection. This story had enough twists and turns that I had a hard time putting it down. The only thing I did not particularly enjoy was the ending and I don't mean the content. Once you hit 75%, everything seemed rushed. We jumped from eight months later to six and a half months later, then two years later. I just feel like this wasn't part of the story wasn't panned out very well. Considering there's going to be a volume 2, I feel like the author had a lot of room to expand but didn't. Other than that I really enjoyed Alexandr's Cherished Submissive and I can't wait for volume 2!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TOXIC; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: I would give Toxic 4 stars. The story was developed really well. There was plenty of back story to help the reader understand how the characters got to where they are in the present. Phoebe and Jeremy have an intense relationship from the beginning, yet it was based on lies. Though that intensity was twofold -- Phoebe and Jeremy were passionate about each other but the level of mistrust was just as toxic. They both had to learn through many obstacle to fight for each other instead of against one another. They had to not only learn to trust in one another but to also believe in each other.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bleeding Love (Hope Town); Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Sloan Page; Review: I received an arc for an honest review Bleeding Love is without a doubt one of the best books I've read so far this year. I love Harper Sloan's writing style. I could not put this one down. The story flowed nicely and the characters were developed really well. There was plenty of humor to make you laugh after all the tear jerking moments. I was really able to connect with Megan and the pain she was going through. I had a really hard time fighting the tears. Liam is like a breath of fresh air. I loved how Megan and Liam interacted with each other, but my favorite moments were with Liam and Molly! The love they come to find is so sweet and I was so upset when the story ended. Bleeding Love is a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Defending Pacer - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's TJ Hamilton Page; Review: This was my first time reading TJ Hamilton and I was not disappointed. Defending Pacer is fast paced and filled with plenty of drama. The storyline was developed well and I could really feel the connection between the lead characters. I had a hard time putting this book down. Pacer is a cocky, dirty talking criminal, yet to Chelsea, he is irresistible. Chelsea is one of the best barristers in Sydney, who hasn't lost a case thus far. As she works with Pacer on his case, Chelsea can't help but try to ignore the lust coursing between them. No matter how many times she reminds herself that she shouldn't get involved with her client, Chelsea gets lost in the attraction. As she fights for Pacer's freedom, they fight for each other no matter what obstacles get in their way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forget Me Knot: Crawley Creek 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori King Page; Review: Forget Me Knot is an engaging, quick read that keeps you wanting more. There was enough detail and back story for you to understand the history of Crawley Creek Ranch and how Drannon ended up there as a foster child. The story flowed well, I loved how the characters interacted with one another and you could really feel the connection between Drannon and Lacy. Forget Me Knot was a great start to the series and I can't wait to see how the rest of the brothers' stories unfold.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rough Ride Romeo (Crawley Creek) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori King Page; Review: I loved Roman's story. Roman is still dealing with the loss of Abe C rawley. He blames himself for Abe's death so he's taken to excessive drinking and women to drown out the guilt. Then he meets Franki and everything changes. I loved how these two not only fought against each other but for each other. Rough Ride Romeo was a quick read filled with laughs, heartache, and love. Lori really pulled me into the story and I was unable to put it down until I finished it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Endless Fate (Fate for Love Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Alicia Rae Page; Review: I love this series and Alicia did not disappoint with Endless Fate. Alicia takes us on yet another emotional rollercoaster ride as we continue Colton and Paige's journey. Endless Fate flowed effortlessly and kept you wanting to find out what was going to happen next. After Hank's death, Colton and Paige thought they could finally move on with their lives together and leave their worries behind them, yet life throws another curveball their way. As they fight through these obstacles they continue to learn the strength of their love and how there is nothing that they wouldn't do for each other. They learn that their love is endless.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Moonrising (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's K S Haigwood Page; Review: Midnight Moonrising is fast paced, intriguing and filled with humor. Anne Conley and K.S. Haigwood really brought this story to life. This book is written in multiple POVs and is developed really well. I enjoyed how the characters interacted with each other whether they were joking around or bickering back and forth. Midnight Moonrising flowed from start to finish and I had a hard time putting it down. There was plenty of action and drama that kept me wanting more. This ends in a cliffhanger.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Predestined Hearts: Historical Cover; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Elliott Page; Review: I really enjoyed Predestined Hearts. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the historical portion of the story but I'm glad I took a chance on it. Kelly Elliott and Kristin Mayer did not let me down. They really pulled me into the story and I was able to connect with the characters. The story flowed effortlessly as it switched back and forth from the present to the past.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reckless Surrender (Made for Love) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's R.C. Martin Page; Review: This can be read as a standalone but the characters were introduced in The Promises We Keep, book one in the Made For Love Series. 'Daphne stole a little piece of my heart in The Promises We Keep. Even though we only got a small glimpse of her, she was so mysterious yet compelling. 'Then once you add the unique non-relationship that she has with Trevor, and I couldn't wait to read their story. I must say that RC Martin did not let me down. There was just enough detail and back story so that you don't have to read book one. Reckless Surrender is captivating and heartfelt. I was able to connect with the characters in so many ways. RC pulls you into the story with her writing. She makes you feel every moment as if you are experiencing it yourself. I loved Reckless Surrender and I can't wait to see what RC comes up with next! After a careless mistake, Daphne found herself in an unfortunate situation. Through that situation, she meets Logan who becomes her strength, as her parents turn their backs on her. This causes Daphne to not only lose faith in them but in God. As she faces the obstacles before her, she learns that it was never God that hurt her but God's people. As she finds her faith in Him again, she works to forgive those who hurt her in the past. Trevor has known a lot of pain in his 28 years. He believes that he doesn't deserve real happiness. That pain has led him to live a life where he holds everyone close to him at a distance. Until he meets Daphne. She burrows her way into his heart without him even realizing it. Yet, once again he's afraid that if she knew how he truly felt about her he'd screw up their friendship. As Trevor grows throughout the story, he learns that by refusing the happiness he could potentially find with Daphne, he's slowly pushing her away. Roman evolves in Reckless Surrender. He has deal breakers when it comes to relationships. The biggest one of them all is that he wants to be with someone who believes in God. As the story progresses and he works to help Daphne find her faith in God again, Roman learns that he shouldn't count someone out just because their beliefs don't align with his own. Logan's beautiful and she knows it. She puts on a tough exterior but on the inside she just wants to love and be loved. I didn't like Logan when I first met her in The Promises We Keep and I didn't think it was possible that I ever could, but RC made me see a different side of Logan in Reckless Surrender. She's more than just a huge flirt who goes after every hot guy in a bar, she's selfless and she'd do anything for those she loves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shortstop; Author: Visit Amazon's A.M. Madden Page; Review: Quint and Annie are childhood sweethearts. They have been inseparable since they were five years old. Quint has no doubt that as he continues to follow his dreams to become a professional baseball player that Annie will always be by his side. As Quint's dreams become a reality, he's faced with obstacles that inevitably causes him to try to push Annie and his family away. As they continue on their journey, they both learn very valuable lessons on life and love. I loved Shortstop! A.M. Madden had me hooked from the beginning. I could not put this one down. Shortstop is fast paced, engaging, charming and heartfelt. I love Quint and Annie. This story was developed really well and it flowed effortlessly. I didn't like who Quint became and how he treated those that loved him when things started to fall apart, but I felt his pain. A.M. Madden really pulled me into their story through her writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metal & Lace (An Opposites Attract Novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lena Black Page; Review: Metal & Lace is a nice, quick read about a rock star and a journalist. It was fast paced and intriguing. There was plenty of humor to go along with the drama that was Gunnar and Lacey. I enjoyed how they interacted with each other from the bickering to the moments where they were falling in love. The storyline flowed really well and kept me wanting more. I was able to connect with the characters as they fought not only each other but against the obstacles that came their way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ryan's Love (Sawyer Brothers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's C.A. Harms Page; Review: Ryan is still dealing with the pain of losing his wife three years ago. He's alive but he's not living. Ryan is no longer the man he used to be. As a single father, he's doing the best he can to raise his teenage daughter with the help of his family. When he meets Amber, she stirs something inside of him. She makes him question whether he's truly ready to move on and if he can actually make room in his heart to love another woman. I LOVED Ryan's Love. It was a great start to the Sawyer Brothers Series. Ryan's Love is engaging and heartfelt. CA Harms really pulled me into this story with her writing. The story-line flowed well and I was able to connect with Ryan and Amber. There was plenty of humor to balance out the heart-wrenching moments. I really enjoyed the supporting characters as well. I can't wait for Jackson's story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Games (Steele Security) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A D Justice Page; Review: 4.5 Stars I really enjoyed Wicked Games. It is fast paced, suspenseful and I could not put it down. I loved the characters and how they interacted with each other. AD Justice really pulled me into the story with her writing and I could really feel the connection between Noah and Bri. Wicked Games is told from multiple POV but it does not take away from the flow or pace of the story. For the most part, I felt this book was developed really well, the characters were unique and the story-line wasn't very predictable though some parts were. The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because it seemed a bit rushed towards the end. I feel like the author tried to cram small chunks of extra scenes into the ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cocky Bastard; Author: Visit Amazon's Penelope Ward Page; Review: Aubrey (AH-BREE) is driving cross-country to California to start over after breaking up with her ex. Little did she know that the fresh start she needed would include a hot Australian. As she and Chance embark on their road trip, they do their best to get along and ignore the attraction. Unfortunately, fate has another plan for them. If there was any way I could give Cocky Bastard more than 5 stars, I would. I was hooked from start to finish! Cocky Bastard is fast paced, unique and enthralling. It was refreshing and unlike any book I've read this year. Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward pulled me into Chance and Aubrey's story. The tension is palpable and the connection is intense. Cocky bastard is humorous and filled with a few twists that I never saw coming. I really liked that part one of the story was told in Aubrey's POV and the 2nd part was told in Chance's. It was really nice to get in his head. The story-line flowed effortlessly and I loved all of the characters, especially Snowflake! I was so disappointed when it ended but I'm definitely reading it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love After Pain; Author: Visit Amazon's Torrie Robles Page; Review: Love After Pain is a heartfelt, second chance love story. This was my first time reading Torrie Robles and I wasn't disappointed. Overall, the story was developed really well though there were a few errors. I was able to connect with David and Olivia. Their stories were absolutely heartbreaking. I could feel David's anguish through Torrie's writing and that's what really pulled me in. This is a story growth, strength and the ability to overcome unimaginable circumstances.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Turn of the Moon (A Royal Shifters novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's L.P. Dover Page; Review: Turn of the Moon has to be one of the best paranormal romance novels that I've read so far this year. It's fast paced and thrilling. I love LP Dover's writing style. The characters were developed really well and the story-line is unique. It wasn't rushed or predictable. Ryker and Bailey were a breath of fresh air. I could really feel the chemistry between the two. Turn of the Moon is filled with plenty of action and humorous moments. This book wasn't what I expected but I loved everything about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Salvation (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Dare Page; Review: My Salvation has a lot of potential. I liked the content and story-line but I didn't like the writing so much. The writing seemed a bit choppy and redundant in certain parts. The connection between Cali and Owen wasn't very believable to me. It was briefly mentioned a few times that Owen had feelings for Cali since they were teenagers but we don't get much more than that. I think the story needed a bit more depth. I found it to be pretty predictable so for me it lacked a "wow " factor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 120 days...; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Stratton Page; Review: 120 Days is the most heartfelt book I've read so far this year. This is a story of loss, strength, growth, love and faith. Even though it was filled with many sad moments, there's also a bit of humor. M Stratton really pulled you into this story through her writing. I connected with Sam and Ethan on so many levels. I loved their story! I also loved how the story brought awareness to different terminal illnesses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Degrade (Flawed) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's T L Smith Page; Review: Degrade left me absolutely speechless. Its twisted and different from anything Ive read so far this year. The characters frustrated me but at the same time they intrigued me. Degrade is unique and unpredictable. There are so many plot twists that I never saw coming and they blew my mind. The story-line is fast paced and a bit deviant. I had a hard time wrapping my head around what was happening in the story but then once everything starts to fall into place, it all makes sense. Bexley and Zeke are an unlikely couple but at the same time they complement each other. I love TL Smith and her writing. This is definitely a book that Id read again and I cant wait for book 2!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memphis Black: Memphis Black: Rockers of Steel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's MJ Fields Page; Review: If you love rock stars then you'll love Memphis Black! This story is humorous, unique and HOT!! Memphis and Tallia are complete opposites with Memphis being the dirty talking rock star and Tallia, the preacher's daughter, yet they fit so well together. Between the bickering, teasing, passionate and steamy moments I could not put this book down. Memphis Black is fast paced and filled with twist that I didn't see coming. I could really connect with the characters and the story-line is intriguing and developed well. I really enjoyed Memphis and Tallia's story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlie Foxtrot (Code 11- KPD SWAT) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: Charlie Foxtrot is enticing, suspenseful, heartwarming and humorous. I loved Blake and Foster's story. The way that Blake and Foster interact with each other was very entertaining. From the heartfelt moments to the bickering, I really enjoyed these two! They both had to overcome hardships not only individually but as a couple. Lani Lynn Vale really draws you into their story. I loved the words of wisdom that were included before each chapter and I found myself highlighting quite a few of them. Charlie Foxtrot is fast paced and there was never a dull moment. I know Ill be reading this one again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thick Love (Thin Love) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Eden Butler Page; Review: Ransom is struggling with his inner demons. The guilt that he feels over an incident in his past has plagued not only his mind but his body. He has successfully blocked everyone out, putting on a fake smile, and existing but not livinguntil Aly. I absolutely loved this book!! Eden Butler really draws you into Ransom and Aly's story. I love how independent Aly is and how imperfectly perfect Ransom is. I could really connect with these characters. Ransom's grief was palpable and heartrending. I love how strong Aly is. No matter what life threw at her, she found a way to overcome. Thick Love flowed really well and I love how Eden incorporated the flashbacks. Even though there was plenty of heart-wrenching moments, there is also plenty of humor and a few plot twists. I found this story to be very unique, heartfelt, charming and it flowed really well. There is a cliffhanger but for once I wasn't upset when I realized that, though I was bummed it won't release until 2016! I cannot wait for the continuation of their story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Dom (Dominic Powers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A. D. Justice Page; Review: 3.5 Stars Overall, I liked the content and the story-line of Her Dom. I enjoyed the book and the plot twist at the end that I didn't see coming. I believe this story has a lot of potential but something was missing for me. I really enjoy A.D. Justices books and her writing but the pace of Her Dom is really slow up until the ending where the plot twists really started to reveal themselves. I also had a hard time feeling the connection between Dominic and Sophia. Maybe it was because the whole story is from Dominics POV (which I do not mind at all) but Sophias feelings for Dominic just wasn't really believable to me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tainted Black (A Forbidden Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Shanora Williams Page; Review: Shanora Williams never disappoints!! Tainted Black is unique, fast paced and enticing. Its a steamy read filled with humor and a lot of drama. Shanora really draws you into this story through her writing. I was able to connect with the characters, the story-line was developed really well and it wasn't rushed or predictable. Tainted Black blew my mind! It was not what I was expecting at all. It's an emotional rollercoaster ride that has you rooting for Chloe and Theo no matter what obstacles they face. The chemistry between the two is palpable and intense! I absolutely loved this book!! Tainted Black was unlike anything I've read so far this year. I can't wait to see what Shanora comes up with next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stone Walls; Author: Visit Amazon's A.M. Madden Page; Review: I loved Stone Walls! A.M. Madden really drew me into this story. It's suspenseful, heartfelt, unique and fast paced. I love that Ben and Ella are both damaged. I liked how they interacted with each other, whether they were bickering, being stubborn towards each other or finally giving into the connection they have. This story was very different from anything I've read and I really enjoyed it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot as Hale (Hale Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie James Page; Review: Hot as Hale is steamy with a bit of humor and plenty of drama. Kaleb has liked Josie since the moment he first met her. After failing at the subtle hints to get her to call him, he finally decides to ask her out. Just when things seem to be settling down, Josie starts receiving threats and Kaleb wants to do everything in his power to keep her safe. Hot as Hale is fast paced and the story flowed really well. It was a little predictable but other than that I found it to be very entertaining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indecision; Author: Visit Amazon's Elisabeth Grace Page; Review: Indecision is fast paced and entertaining. This is a story about taking chances and not letting fear keep you from living your life and being happy. For a novella, Indecision is developed really well. I didn't feel like the story-line was lacking. It isn't rushed or predictable. I was able to connect with the characters and their chemistry was intense. I really enjoyed reading Jackie and Jamie's story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fates Divided (Halven Rising) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jules Barnard Page; Review: This was my first time reading Jules Barnard and I was not disappointed. Fates Divided was unique, fast paced and suspenseful. The story grabbed my attention from start to finish. The magical world that Jules created is intriguing. The characters were developed well and I honestly couldn't get enough of Derek and Elena. I loved the chemistry between them and how they fought for the greater good knowing that their lives were on the line. This story full of plot twists, drama and love. Fates Divided is one of the best PNR books I've read so far this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ashes - Book 2: New Adult Romantic Suspense (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie Johnson Page; Review: Once again the way this one ended left me in shock! Ashes Book 2 is just as intriguing as Book 1. It's filled with even more drama and suspense. Gage and Beth are still friends with benefits though fate seems to have a different plan. One look from Beth makes Gage believe she's falling for him, so he sets out to get her off his mind. Though it isn't as easy as he thought it would be. As they continue to fight the emotions building between them, they're faced with quite a few obstacles that I never saw coming. Book 2 is fast paced and kept me wondering what was going to happen next. This is another quick read that I could not put down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wishful Thinking (Dragon Knights); Author: Visit Amazon's Gabbie S. Duran Page; Review: Wishful Thinking is one of the most beautifully written books I've read so far this year. It's heartwarming and unique. Gabbie S Duran really pulls you into this story through her writing. I felt a connection, not only with the main characters but with the supporting characters as well. Every emotion from loss, anger and heartache to joy and love, was palpable. The story and the characters were developed really well. There was a great balance of heartfelt and humorous moments. Gabbie did an amazing job with this book and I will definitely read this one again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aurora James; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Ingro Page; Review: This book had me absolutely speechless! The synopsis alone intrigued me as I've never read a book of this subject matter before and Jessica Ingro did not disappoint! I loved Aurora James!!! It's enticing, fast paced and entertaining. This was an absolute page-turner, I did not want to put this book down. I love Aurora and Xavier! They're connection was undeniable and intense. Theres plenty of drama, twists and steamy moments. This book was very realistic and it wasn't predictable. The characters and the story were well-developed and I cant wait for the next book!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Every Love (Every Soul Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's LK Collins Page; Review: Every Love is a second chance love story about trust and taking risks. Nate and Elaina's story is heartfelt, entertaining and intense. They're both dealing with their own demons and insecurities but that's what made their story so unique. They're both imperfect. I enjoyed the banter and the playfulness between the two. Every Love is a fast paced, page turner that I couldn't put down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Complicate Me: The Good Ol' Boys (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M. Robinson Page; Review: M Robinson has blown me away with this book! This is not your typical "I'm in love with my best friend" novel. M Robinson really draws you into Lucas and Alex's story. I was hooked from page one. Complicate Me is very unique, not only in content but in the way it's written. There's humor, heartache, and plenty of drama. The characters and story-line were developed well. The connection between Alex and Lucas was unbelievably intense. I could not put this book down! I can't wait to read book 2 in this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Maybe; Author: Visit Amazon's A D Justice Page; Review: I really enjoyed Crazy Maybe. The characters were well-developed, the story was fast paced, suspenseful and entertaining. I loved the banter between Luke and Andi. I was able to connect with them and I loved the intensity between the two. I liked that they were both imperfect and battling to overcome their own insecurities. AD Justice did a great job writing this one and I can't wait to read book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Winter's Date (The Date Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jess Epps Page; Review: A Winter's Date takes you on an emotional roller-coaster ride from love, joy, happiness, heartache, anguish, and everything in between. This book is fast paced, unique and heart wrenching. I could really connect with the characters and I was able to feel every emotion they felt throughout the story. A Winter's Date was well-developed, unpredictable and unique. This was a great second installment to the series and I can't wait to see where Heather and Noah's story goes from here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Air He Breathes (Elements); Author: Brittainy C Cherry; Review: This was a beautiful second chance love story. Brittainy C Cherry did an amazing job writing this book. I could feel every emotion that she wanted to portray. The Air He Breathes is endearing, unique and entertaining. There was a good balance of humor and heartfelt moments. The story-line and characters were well-developed. I could connect with Elizabeth and Tristan. I loved those two though Emma stole the show. I really enjoyed this book and I definitely plan to read this one again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back-up; Author: Visit Amazon's A.M Madden Page; Review: 3.5 Stars Honestly, I struggled to get through the first third of this book (please don't let that deter you, it got better). It starts off really slow and the story drags on until Chapter 11 or 12 where it finally started to pick up a little. At the beginning, there wasn't enough dialogue, Leila really annoyed me most of the time. Her rambling (through internal thoughts and dialogue) was overkill and I found myself looking forward to Jacks POV so that I could get a break from it. Once, I got past Chapter 11 the book became a lot more entertaining. The pace picked up, the writing was smoother and I was able to get more into the story. I enjoyed the banter between all of the characters and I liked the bond that they all have with each other. There is plenty of humor which honestly saved the book for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Lover's Lament; Author: Visit Amazon's K.L. Grayson Page; Review: This book is one of the best I've read all year. A Lover's Lament is heartfelt, engaging, unique and one of the sweetest love stories I've ever read. This is a story about loss, love, second chances and taking risk. KL Grayson and BT Urruela really pulled me into this story through their writing. I could really connect with Katie and Devin. Their love for each other was palpable and I really enjoyed reading their story. This book wasn't at all what I expected but I loved it. I especially loved the way that it ended. I definitely plan to read this one again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Screwed; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: Screwed has to be one of the most entertaining books Ive read this year. The banter between Emery and Hayden is absolutely hilarious. I could not put this book down. For such a quick read, Screwed wasn't rushed and it was developed really well. The chemistry and sexual tension between Hayden and Emery was palpable. I really enjoyed their story and I cant wait to read book 2!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Contrite; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: I LOVED this story! I could not put it down once I started. It takes you on a bit of a rollercoaster ride but it's worth it! The story as a whole was nothing I expected and I'm in a bit of distress from the ending. I'm still asking myself "What the heck just happened?" The only thing I know for sure is that I'm definitely reading it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unlawful Desire (ALFA PI) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Chelle Bliss Page; Review: Unlawful Desire is Frisco and Georgia's story. This is a story about taking risk and finding love where you least expect it. The chemistry between Frisco and Georgia is intense and I really enjoyed the banter between the two. Unlawful Desire is hilarious to say the least. There's a little suspense and plenty of drama. This was one of the most entertaining books I've read this year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Contrite; Author: Kathy Coopmans; Review: I LOVED this story! I could not put it down once I started. It takes you on a bit of a rollercoaster ride but it's worth it! The story as a whole was nothing I expected and I'm in a bit of distress from the ending. I'm still asking myself "What the heck just happened?" The only thing I know for sure is that I'm definitely reading it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swelter; Author: Visit Amazon's Nina G. Jones Page; Review: I knew from the synopsis that I would enjoy this book and Nina G Jones didn't disappoint. Swelter is filled with drama, love and steamy moments. The story-line was unique and well-developed. Bobby and Lily's love for each other was palpable. This book wasn't what I expected. I liked how the story flowed from present to past. It was fast paced and it wasn't rushed or predictable. I was able to connect with the characters and there's plenty of twists to keep you on your toes. The ending absolutely blew my mind and I'm still not sure how I feel about it. Swelter was different from anything I've read so far this year and I really enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: With a Twist (Bad Habits) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Hart Page; Review: LOVED IT! With A Twist is fast paced, humorous and filled with drama. I really enjoyed Lily and West's story. I could connect with the characters and the story was developed really well. I enjoyed the banter between all of the characters. I enjoyed Staci Hart's writing and I could not put this book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaser (Bad Habits) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Hart Page; Review: Staci Hart has done it again! I loved Maggie and Cooper's story. Chaser is a very entertaining read. I loved that we got to see a different side of Cooper. Just like book one, Chaser was filled with humor, heartfelt moments and plenty of drama. It's fast paced and there wasn't a dull moment. I really enjoy Staci Hart's writing and I can't wait to read book 3!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Baby (The Crazy Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's A.D. Justice Page; Review: Crazy Baby was so much more than what I expected. As Andi and Luke's story continues, they're faced with quite a few obstacles that have them questioning their trust in each other and the strength of their love. There's plenty of twists, heartfelt and humorous moments. I enjoyed everything about this book. It wasn't rushed and the story flowed well. I had a very hard time putting this one down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Horizons (A Horizons Novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Andrews Page; Review: This was my first time reading a book by Kathryn Andrews and I was not disappointed. I enjoyed her writing style and the characters were developed really well. The story was fast paced and flowed smoothly. There was plenty of twists, humorous and heartfelt moments. I would have loved to know more back story on Ash and Clay's rise to fame but other than that I loved Ash and Ava's story, and I was kind of bummed when it ended. I definitely plan on reading this one again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Front & Center (Book 2 of The Back-up Series); Author: Visit Amazon's A.M. Madden Page; Review: Front & Center is book 2 in the Back-up series. It continues with Jack and Leila's story as they go on tour with the rest of the guys from Devil's Lair. While touring from city to city Jack and Leila are faced with many obstacles that test their new found love. I enjoyed Font & Center. It started off a bit slow but gradually picked up as the story unfolds. There was plenty of humor and twists that I didn't see coming. I was able to connect with Jack and Leila a lot more in this book. The chemistry between the two is intense. I really like AM Madden's writing style and I look forward to reading book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The O'Conners: A Made for Love Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's R.C. Martin Page; Review: I fell in love with Grayson and Avery in The Promises We Keep, and from the moment I completed that book I knew I needed more #Gravery! RC Martin did not disappoint. The O'Conners picks up where we left off in the Epilogue of The Promises We Keep and gives you a glimpse of the obstacles facing this couple as they fight to keep the promises they made to each other since the day they said 'I do.' I'm not usually a fan of novellas but I really enjoyed this book. The O'Conners shows how Grayson and Avery have grown, not only individually, but as one in love and in faith. We get to see a different side to Grayson and Avery, and I loved it! As always, Martin pulls you into her stories through her writing and takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. I could feel every single emotion that her characters felt. The love that Grayson and Avery share is so wholehearted and pure that it takes my breath away. The O'Conners was engaging, heartfelt and made me fall in love with this couple all over again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uncovering Desire (Uncovering Love) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kacey Shea Page; Review: Uncovering Desire is book 2 in the Uncovering Love series. I fell in love with Jon in book 1 and I was so excited to find out that he and Kate were getting their story. Uncovering Desire is fast paced, steamy, and intriguing. I loved the banter between Jon and Kate. Kacey really pulls you into this story from the humorous to heartfelt moments. I like that she brought attention to the challenges that men and women in the military face after they return from deployment. I can't wait to read what Kacey comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Third Base (The Boys of Summer) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Heidi McLaughlin Page; Review: Ethan Davenport is a third baseman for the Boston Renegades and the most eligible bachelor in Boston. Daisy Robinson is a journalism major and a die-hard Renegades fan who never misses a game. When their paths finally cross the chemistry between them is instant yet Daisy has secrets that could make or break them. I absolutely love Heidi McLaughlin's writing style. She truly pulls you into this story with her detail of the game and gossip surrounding it. Third Base is fast paced, entertaining and full of drama. I enjoyed the banter between Ethan, Daisy and the supporting characters as well. There wasn't a dull moment in this book and I wasn't able to put it down until I finished it. I love Sports Romance and this may be one of the best I've read this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jackson's Destiny (Sawyer Brothers) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's C.A. Harms Page; Review: I was really looking forward to Jackson's story and CA Harms did not disappoint. After an unforeseen tragedy strikes the Sawyer family, Jackson has a hard time getting back on track until Bailey. As she fights through her own obstacles, they find solace in each other. Jackson's Destiny is fast paced, heartwrenching, and steamy. The connection between Jackson and Bailey is intense. I enjoyed the way they bantered with each other and I'm glad we got to see a different side Jackson. I look forward to reading book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Traded; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Brooke Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Traded is fast paced, heart-wrenching and very different from anything I've read so far this year. This was an absolute page turner. Rebecca Brooke is an amazing writer and she really made you feel every emotion that Elena felt. I love that Rebecca brought awareness to verbal abuse and through her writing showed that everyone deserves to not only be happy but to also be able to follow their dreams. That nothing that anyone says can hold you back from being all that you want to be as long as you believe in yourself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Contract; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Grace Allen Page; Review: When Jack and Lilly meet they never expected their lives to take them on the path it did. Jack reawakens something inside of Lilly that she hoped to keep buried while Lilly unknowingly forces Jack to come to terms with the death of his wife and the final wish that she asked of him before she died. This is the second book I've read from Rebecca Grace Allen and I can say that I really enjoy her writing style. His Contract starts off a little slow but once the pace picked up, I really got into Jack and Lilly's story. The chemistry between these two in Jack's playroom was HOT! I thought the characters and the story-line were developed well. The story flowed and wasn't rushed. There were a couple moments that I felt were a little predictable but I don't feel as though it took away from the story as a whole.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finn Beckett (Rockers of Steel) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's MJ Fields Page; Review: For Finn, life hasn't been easy, and then he gets the chance of a lifetime. As the bassist for the hot new band STD, he finally feels like he's made it through the storm. Until her. What can I say? Finn may just be my favorite. I could not wait for Finn's story and I was not disappointed. MJ Fields never fails to write an all around entertaining read. The story-line and characters are well-developed. The story flows nicely from start to finish and there was never a dull moment. It was fast paced, humorous, steamy and addictive. I loved the banter between Finn and Sonya. The chemistry between them was palpable and intense! I could not put this book down. MJ definitely left me wanting more Finn!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Encore (Book 3 of The Back-Up Series); Author: Visit Amazon's A.M. Madden Page; Review: Encore takes place about a year after Front & Center and basically serves as an update on the characters and life after Jack and Leila got married. We not only get the POV of those two but also Evan and Lori as well. I truly enjoy AM Madden's writing, I thought the story flowed and was developed well for the most part. There's a good bit of humor but I found it to be predictable. Trey and Jack steal the show and were the reason I kept reading. I don't understand why Lori and Evan's stories were thrown in it. I feel like there could have been so much more depth to Lori's story and would have been great on its own. Overall, it's a good read that is well written, there was just no 'wow' factor for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Ties (Steele Security Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's A.D. Justice Page; Review: I was really looking forward to Bull's story and AD Justice did not disappoint. I really enjoy her writing. Wicked Ties is suspenseful and engaging. The story-line flows and is developed well. I loved Bull and Chaise. I admire Chaise's strength through all the obstacles that she faces. I like that we got to get into Bull's head and how we're able to see a new side of him. There were plenty of plot twists and there was a couple that took me by surprise. The only reason I didn't give Wicked Ties 5 stars was because it was a bit predictable though overall, that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Ties (Steele Security Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's A.D. Justice Page; Review: I was really looking forward to Bull's story and AD Justice did not disappoint. I really enjoy her writing. Wicked Ties is suspenseful and engaging. The story-line flows and is developed well. I loved Bull and Chaise. I admire Chaise's strength through all the obstacles that she faces. I like that we got to get into Bull's head and how we're able to see a new side of him. There were plenty of plot twists and there was a couple that took me by surprise. The only reason I didn't give Wicked Ties 5 stars was because it was a bit predictable though overall, that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forbid Me: The Good Ol' Boys: The Good Ol' Boys Series Book Two (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M. Robinson Page; Review: After reading Complicate Me, I knew I wasn't going to get enough of this series and M Robinson has blown my mind once again! Forbid Me was so much more than I anticipated. I could not put this book down. Forbid Me is engaging and flowed effortlessly. It is fast paced, entertaining and keeps you wanting more. I was instantly drawn into Jacob and Lily's story, and their love for each other. There was no doubting the connection between the two. M Robinson takes you back to where it all started and I loved being able to see how their relationship blossomed. No matter what obstacles were thrown their way, they found a way back to each other. There was plenty of drama, humor and heartfelt moments. I could not get enough of this couple. This series is hands down one of my favorites of 2015 and I can't wait to read book 3!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lies (Phoenix Undercover Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's C.A. Harms Page; Review: Warning!! There's a major cliff hanger but it's soo worth the read! CA Harms has left me absolutely speechless with this one. I was hooked from page one and I could not put this book down. This was a quick read that you can easily finish in a few hours. Lies is a dark and suspenseful read. It was riveting, entertaining and unique. Harms really draws you into this story through her writing. My heart was seriously pounding out of my chest as I read this book and I loved every second of it. The story was developed well and flowed effortlessly. I was able to connect with the characters. Gabriella is independent and witty. Josh is your typical alpha male with a lot of charm. The chemistry between Josh and Gabriella is palpable and I really enjoyed the banter between the two. This book was filled with suspense, drama, humor and steamy moment. Lies may be one of my top favorite books from CA Harms to date. I can't wait for book 2!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where We Belong (Belong Series); Author: Visit Amazon's K. L. Grayson Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was a sweet, second chance love story. It was unique and flowed nicely. It wasn't rushed or predictable. I loved Tyson and Harley. They didn't exactly have the fairy-tail beginning but they eventually found their way, no matter how many obstacles they faced. The story-line and characters were well-developed. There was quite a few twists and I really enjoyed the banter between the characters. I really enjoyed KL Grayson's writing style and I look forward to reading more of her work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hendrix (Caldwell Brothers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Chelsea Camaron Page; Review: I loved this book! I was hooked from start to finish. The story flowed and was well-developed. There's plenty of humor, twists, and steamy moments. I love the bond that the Caldwell brothers share and how they are there for each other no matter what. I also loved how strong and independent, yet quirky Olivia is. No matter what life threw her way she found the strength to overcome. I especially enjoyed the banter between her and the Caldwell brothers. Jared seriously had me in tears and I only hope that we can read more about him as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Morrison (Caldwell Brothers); Author: Visit Amazon's MJ Fields Page; Review: Morrison and Hailey may be one of my favorite couples that I've read so far this year. I really admire Hailey's strength and I could truly connect with her on a personal level. I loved the fight in her. I couldn't wait to get inside Morrison's head and once I did, I couldn't get enough of him! I especially loved the moments he spent with Marisa. Jared, once again, had me in tears. I seriously need more of him. The story-line is intense to say the least. There's plenty of drama, humor and some suspense. I could not put this book down and I can't wait to read Jagger's story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dead of Winter (Seasons of Jefferson: Book Two); Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Ann Solano Page; Review: Well...I didn't see that coming. I thought I knew what was going to happen, that this book was going to get wrapped up in a pretty bow at the end but no. That didn't happen at all. Instead, we're left with a cliffy that had me thinking "Did that really just happen? Seriously?" The Dead of Winter starts where we left off in When Fall Breaks except it is written in Cadon's POV. The hunt for Pistol continues as the gang tries to cope with "the accident." As with book one, The Dead of Winter was very well written and it's easy to connect with the characters and what they are going through. I like that it brought attention to PTSD and so many other hardships in life that people go through every day. The pace was a bit slow for me but overall, it's a really good read. I look forward to reading book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Billionaire (The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan March Page; Review: Holly is finally get the chance of a lifetime. She's following her dream to become a country singer. Unfortunately, that dream came with some stipulations. Now she has to come to a decision that could make or break her career. Creighton gets exactly what he wants, when he wants it, no questions asked. Then he meets Holly and after one amazing night, she leaves without giving him her name or number. Now, he's going to do whatever it takes to find her and make her his. This was my first time reading Meghan March and I can honestly say it won't be the last. I was hooked from the time I read the synopsis and I was not disappointed. Dirty Billionaire is a very entertaining read to say the least. Creighton is intense, arrogant and I swear he gave me whiplash with his mood swings and things that came out of his mouth, but even after all that I seriously love him! Holly is a bit naive but I really admire her independence and resiliency considering her upbringing. Dirty Billionaire is a definite page turner! For such a short book, it was developed well. It's fast paced and dirty. Meghan really draws you into the story through her writing. Dirty Billionaire is a story about taking chances and experiencing new things that life has to offer. I can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Fall Breaks (Seasons of Jefferson: Book One); Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Ann Solano Page; Review: Warning, major cliffhanger! Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was written well and it was very entertaining. The banter between the characters was humorous. There were plenty of twists. Some were pretty predictable but then there were others that I didn't see coming. Honestly, Kaitlyn seriously irritated the heck out of me at times but I can't help but think that that's how some girls her age act when it comes to relationships with the "bad boy" type. Therefore, even though it annoyed me, it also made the story more realistic. I loved the friendship she has with Brody. The bickering between them was absolutely hilarious and Brody is such a sweetheart. I just wanted to hug him! I wish we could have gotten into his head and read from his POV. The ending was very unexpected and seriously wrecked me. I definitely didn't see that coming! I can't wait to read book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Nights (Steele Security) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's A. D. Justice Page; Review: AD Justice seriously threw me for a loop with this one. In Wicked Nights, we follow Noah and Brianna through their wait for the arrival of their baby as well as Chaise and Colton through their engagement. We also get a glimpse into Steve's fight against cancer. Life isn't so simple for the men of Steele Security though, as it throws quite a few obstacles their way. First, I can't believe AD Justice dropped that kind of bomb AT THE END OF THE BOOK! You're killing me! Second, Liz is my absolute favorite. I freaking love her. She seriously had me in tears from laughing so hard. There were some slow points in the story for me but otherwise I found it to be entertaining. Wicked Nights is suspenseful and humorous. I really enjoy AD Justice's writing and I can't wait to read the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wrath of Cain (The Syndicate Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: Calla hasn't seen her husband in six years. After she caught him in bed with another woman on her wedding day, she ran and didn't look back. Now, she wants a divorce, but getting one wasn't as easy as she thought it would be. After reading the synopsis, I knew this was going to be a unique book and I was not disappointed. Wrath of Cain is full of twists that truly caught me off guard. For me, there was never a dull moment. It's engaging and suspenseful. Calla annoyed me a little at some points because I feel like she gave in too easily when she kept telling herself that she wasn't going to. Cain is the king of mood swings, I swear he gave me whiplash. Overall though this is an entertaining read and I really enjoyed Kathy's writing style. I can't wait to read the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miles Away (Carrion) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Addison Kline Page; Review: After being set up to take the fall for a member of his family, Miles was served 15 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now he's free or so he thought. Miles was released and ready to put the past behind him only to find out that there's still a contract on his head. Miles Away has a very unique story-line and I can't say I've read anything like it. It started off a bit slow and the way it switched between the POVs of the characters was kind of difficult to keep up with but other than that, it is very well written. Miles Away is suspenseful, engaging and full of twists. I really admire how Miles and Letty's love outlasted their 15 years apart. That no matter what obstacles were put in front of them, they fought for each other. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Southern Pleasure; Author: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Ryan Page; Review: Life is full of surprises. For Evan, that surprise came when his ex-girlfriend decided she didn't want to be a mother to their unborn child. After signing over her rights to him, Evan thought the only obstacle in his way would be learning to be a single father, being both parents for his baby girl. Until his ex-girlfriend's parents try to take his baby away from him. There's no place like home. McKinley decided that 4 years in college, away from home, was more than enough for her. She's finally back on her parent's farm and she's ready to start her career. When Evan found himself in a situation that was a bit out of his control, she hopped on the chance to help him out with whatever he needed. Little did she know that her little school-girl crush would feel so different now. That it would mean so much more. I loved this book! First of all you have a cowboy with a baby. Holy hotness, I'm a sucker when it comes to men and babies. Southern Pleasure is unique, fast paced and an absolute tear-jerker. This is not your typical 'I fell in love with my best friend's sister' type of story. Theres plenty of drama and the banter between the characters is hilarious. Kaylee really draws you into Evan and McKinley's story. I did not put this book down until I finished it and now all I want is more of these two! This is a story about family whether they are blood related or not, fighting for what you want in life and finding love where you least expect it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Backstage (Book 4 of The Back-Up Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's A.M. Madden Page; Review: This is hands down my favorite book of the series. I was so excited to finally read Trey's story and I was not disappointed. It was intense to say the least. I could not put this book down. The mystery that is Trey is finally revealed and this book seriously left me wanting more of him. Backstage is unique and fast paced with plenty of drama and a little suspense. I really liked how AM Madden broke the story into the past and present. Finally knowing what made Trey so closed off broke my heart. I could really connect with him and the emotions he was feeling. AM Madden really draws you in from the beginning until the end. I would definitely read this one again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crash (The Crash Series) (Volume 1); Author: Stacey L Brandon; Review: Charli has a plan. She knows exactly what she wants to do with her life and is in the process of following her dreams of being a writer while working at The Crash. That plan does not include the hot guy at table four. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to agree. Logan has a plan. Said plan did not include the cute little waitress that he can't seem to get out of his mind. She's not the type he's usually attracted to but right now she's exactly what he wants. Overall, I thought Crash was very well-developed. It's fast paced and humorous. I loved the banter between all of the characters, it was absolutely hilarious. Olivia seriously stole the show for me. I couldn't get enough of her. I was able to feel the connection between Charli and Logan. The chemistry between those two is intense. That being said, Charli annoyed me a bit. Some of her actions were really immature which I found surprising for someone her age who is so self-sufficient.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pleasures (The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan March Page; Review: Now that they're married and the rules have been set, Holly figured things would be a little easier with Creighton. Even though his rules start to become overbearing and threaten the dream that she's worked so hard to bring to reality, there is a march larger issue at hand. She's falling for him. Dirty Pleasure is fast paced, filled with drama, and downright dirtier than the first. As with Dirty Pleasure, I could not put this book down. Holly is driving me out of my mind! I understand the angst that she feels in regards to her career with the experience she has had but her naivete drives me crazy. I love seeing this side of Creighton. I cannot get enough of him! I believe that his actions are coming from a good place even if others may not see it that way. I like that he's willing to go above and beyond (rules aside) to help Holly. Of course, Meghan left us hanging at the worst possible time and it's killing me!! I can't wait to read book 3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resisting the Moon: A Royal Shifters Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's L.P. Dover Page; Review: Tyla is cursed and she knows it as death seems to find its way to those that she loves. Deep down she knows that she'll find her happiness one day but she'll have to decide between giving into her fears or taking that chance. I absolutely love this series! Resisting the Moon is fast paced, and full of action and suspense. The chemistry between Tyla and Sebastian is palpable. I could not get enough of those two. I really wanted to smack some sense into Tyla, her stubbornness was so aggravating! Sebastian was one of my favorites from book one and I was so glad to finally get into his head. The story is unique, flowed well, and I enjoyed the banter between Tyla and Sebastian. There were quite a few twists and I cannot wait to see where LP Dover goes with this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Counter To My Intelligence (The Heroes of The Dixie Warden MC) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: Sawyer Berry is finally free. After spending eight years in jail, she is starting over in her hometown where everyone knows what she did. Between getting settled at home and doing her best to ignore the looks and the whispers from the locals, Sawyer has a lot on her plate. She isn't who she used to be and Sawyer knows that she needs to find her way on this new path in life. Little did she know that Silas Mackenzie, the president of The Dixie Wardens MC, would make his way into her life. Silas Mackenzie didn't see Sawyer coming. He definitely didn't expect to want her as badly as he did, especially because he dated her mother. He feels as if they've both suffered enough and Silas is finally going to go after what he deserves. Even if she is only 29 years old. Lani Lynn Vale never fails to pull me into her stories. She definitely didn't disappoint here with Counter to My Intelligence. I loved Silas and Sawyer. Overall, the story flowed very well. It's fast paced and I swear Lani had me in tears from laughing so hard at the quotes before each chapter. I couldn't help but sympathize with Sawyer and what she went through. Finding out the story of Silas' past and seeing his growth throughout the book, really drew me to him more. Everything about Silas is tempting from his cut, to his beard and shaved head. No wonder Sawyer couldn't say no. The chemistry between them is unmistakeable and I was really able to connect with them. Counter to My Intelligence is the perfect balance of love, humor, and suspense.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Together (The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan March Page; Review: Holly ran...again! She just didn't realize that Creighton was going to do everything in his power to track her down and bring her back to where she belongs. Back to him. Well I definitely didn't see that coming. Dirty Together is full of twists. Creighton just keeps surprising me and I love the sweet side of him just as much as his dirty side. Holly really shocked me in this book. I feel like she finally went after what she wanted instead of running from the obstacles placed in her way. As with the first two installments, I really enjoy the banter between these two. I also liked that we finally got to learn more about Creighton's past, though now I'm curious about Logan Brantley. Overall, I thought this was a pretty good ending to this serial and I can't wait to see what Meghan March comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Her Dom's Lesson (Dominic Powers) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's A.D. Justice Page; Review: As with book one, Her Dom, content wise this was a good book. It reads a lot easier than book and it was nice to have the POV from both Dominic and Sophia's perspective. Her Dom's Lesson is suspenseful and full of twists. AD Justice definitely caught me off guard towards the end with a major plot twist that I never saw coming. Tucker and Shadow seriously steal the show in this book. They are absolutely hilarious and I feel like their presence in the book was definitely needed to lighten the mood a bit. Even though we had both POVs in this installment, I still don't really feel the connection between Dominic and Sophia. I thought getting parts of the story from her perspective would solve that but their love just wasn't believable to me. At the beginning of the story, we were given the same scenario from each perspective and I honestly don't think that was necessary. It makes the story seem redundant and I'm glad the it didn't continue that way for the rest of the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Fought: Abel; Author: Visit Amazon's L.B. Dunbar Page; Review: Abel is used to being overlooked as if he doesn't exist, as if he's invisible to the world around him. He wasn't a lover or a fighter but he wanted to be. Then he saw her. The girl whose reputation proved that she had the skills that he needed to accomplish one of his goals -- to become a lover. He just didn't realize how much meeting her would change everything. That he would learn how to be a fighter because of love. This isn't your typical MMA love story but it's one of the best that I've read! LB Dunbar is an amazing writer and I loved how Abel and Elma's story unraveled. The book flowed perfectly from start to finish. Abel is far from being an alpha male and he knows it. His insecurities make him unsure of himself, though he's sweet and kind of shy. He truly grew throughout the story. He may be a beta but he certainly had alpha tendencies. I loved how possessive he could be towards things that mattered to him the most. He has a really good heart and I freaking love him! How could you not? Elma had a lot of growing up to do herself and though I don't completely agree with her choices, I couldn't quite blame her. She was spoiled and very naive. She truly had to open her eyes to what was in front of her. Overall, Paradise Fought: Abel was well developed, fast paced and keeps you guessing as to what will happen next. This is an absolute page turner and I can't wait to read book 2!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Defenseless (Salvation); Author: Visit Amazon's Corinne Michaels Page; Review: Mark and Charlie's lives are anything but normal. Charlie lives a life full of secrets and lies while Mark's life is full of danger lurking around every corner. As they both battle for control, Charlie finds herself unprepared for the feelings that Marks draws from her. Now she has to decide, does she keep fighting against the pull or just surrender? Corinne Michaels really started 2016 off with a BANG! Defenseless was everything I expected and more. It's full of angst and suspense. There was never a dull moment and there are plenty of twists that keep you guessing as to what will happen next. Defenseless is very well written. The flow and the pace of the story were spot on. I was drawn into Mark and Charlie's story from start to finish. I love the fact that Charlie is an alpha female. I really admire her independence though her stubborness really drove me crazy sometimes. Mark is your quintessential alpha male. I love how loyal he is to the people he cares about most. The banter between Charlie and Mark is absolutely hilarious and I just couldn't get enough. I would highly recommend this book to a friend though I'd take heed to the warning and read the first four books for maximum enjoyment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River James: Rockers of Steel (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's MJ Fields Page; Review: River James. Drugs, sex, and rock and roll is all he needs. And yes, in that order. After an unimaginable accident takes it all away, he can either learn to cope and face reality or lose himself completely. Keeana told herself that she'd never let another man shatter her self esteem again. After running into the hot drummer from Steel Total Destruction for a second time. She gives into her desires, she just doesn't know if that was the best choice. FINALLY! I've been waiting for River's story since we met him in Memphis Black and MJ Fields didn't disappoint. I love everything about River, especially his dirty mouth. He's possessive and knows exactly what he wants and when he wants it, no questions asked. "The chick thinks she hates me, which should be a good reason for me to leave well enough alone, but well, that **** isn't going to fly with me. I see it as a challenge, and I accept it." I could really connect with Keeana. I admire how independent and sassy she is. I can definitely agree with her when it comes to broken boys, there's just something about them. "He may not know it, but I am a stupid girl, and like so many others just like me, I am wildly attracted to broken boys. There isn't a boy I have met who is more broken than River James, though." There's plenty of humor. I was in tears multiple times from laughing so hard. There were also moments where I felt terrible for River. He didn't have the easiest life growing up and he turned to the one thing that would help him forget. River James is tantalizing and addictive. The story was fast paced with a few twists that truly took me by surprise. MJ had me hooked from start to finish and I can't wait to read Billy's story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reign (Sin City Outlaws) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M.N. Forgy Page; Review: Reign is dark, suspenseful, fast paced and addicting. There were plenty of twists that I wasn't expecting. I was able to connect with the characters and what they were going through. This was more than just an MC novel. The depth of emotion and circumstances really draws you into Zeke and Jillian's story. I really enjoyed MN Forgy's writing and I could not put this book down. Zeke is an animal and as the president of the Sin City Outlaws MC, he gets what he wants. Having been raised in the MC, that's all he knows. He's used to people fearing him, not questioning him and looking the other way when he passes by. That is until Jillian. She's breaking down his defenses piece by piece. Zeke really surprised me. He's dark and possessive but deep down I feel like he just wants to love and be loved. Jillian is as straight laced as they come. Being raised on the right side of the law made her a stickler to the rules. Then she meets Zeke and starts to bloom. She comes out of her box and gets a bit reckless. Now she's torn between what she wants and what she knows is right. Considering how naive she is, I really admired her strength and independence. Warning...there is a cliffy at the end but man I can't wait until book 2!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Room: A Society X Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's L.P. Dover Page; Review: Parker is wealthy, powerful and possessive. He has no problems getting the attention of women. Unfortunately, he has yet to find the right one. The one that wants more than just his status and his money. He decides to indulge in a business transaction, because why not try the product? Only, he didn't realize just how addicted he would become. Mia is strong willed and independent. After getting out of an emotionally abusive relationship, she's ready to find who she truly is again, put herself out there and experience new things. What she thought would be a one time thing turns out to be more than what she bargained for. Dark Room was not what I expected but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a fan of both Heidi McLaughlin and LP Dover's writing so when I heard about this book, I couldn't wait to jump in. Dark Room is sexy, mysterious and enticing. I was hooked from start to finish and I could not put this book down. There were quite a few twists that caught me by surprise though there were a couple points that were a bit predictable. Them chemistry between Parker and Mia was indescribable. These two are HOT! I really enjoyed their banter with each other and with the supporting characters. I loved the idea of Society X. The mystery of the Dark Room was very intriguing and really kept me wanting more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bait & Switch: Alphas Undone - Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was very different from anything I've read so far this year. It wasn't what I expected though I wasn't disappointed in the least. Bait & Switch is hot, intriguing and filled with angst. It's fast paced and really keeps you on your toes. The relationship between Nolan and Daniella is very unique. He's comfortable with where life is. Until Lacey comes along and stirs things up. I loved Nolan. Yeah, some of his decisions were questionable but I feel like his heart was in the right place for the most part. He's a protector and very loyal to those that he cares about. Lacey is on the run. After getting mixed up with the wrong people, she's doing her best to solve her problems on her own. She didn't expect Nolan to come and knock her off of her feet. I admire that Lacey tried to do what she could on her own instead of depending on others to solve her problems for her. She needed to prove to herself that she could make it in her own. I really enjoyed the banter between her and Nolan, and their chemistry is undeniable. Kendall Ryan really draws you into thei story from start to finish and I was so sad when it ended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legend (The REAL series); Author: Visit Amazon's Katy Evans Page; Review: This was my first time reading Katy Evans and after reading Legend, I can't believe I haven't picked up one of her books before! Which is something that will be corrected because now I have to go back and read the whole series from start to finish. I really enjoyed her writing. She really drew me into the story to where I felt like I was experiencing it right along with her characters. I loved Legend! Maverick and Reese are both a little broken in their own way. Reese is finally taking chance and stepping out of her comfort zone in order to find herself, something I really admire about her. She could have let the challenges in her past change her in a negative way but she found the strength to pull forward. The odds are against Maverick from the beginning solely based on who his father is. Instead of letting that stand in his way, he does whatever he can to prove the naysayers wrong. I loved his confidence and the fact that he wouldn't let anyone hold him back from his dreams.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Noah's Journey (Sawyer Brothers Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's C.A. Harms Page; Review: I made the mistake of starting this before heading into work one morning. CA Harms had my emotions all over the place in the first few chapters and I just knew this was going to be a great read. I was not disappointed. I loved Noah's Journey from start to finish. Noah is my favorite of the three brothers. He's charming, compassionate and fun-loving. After the initial shock of finding out that he had a son, he went above and beyond to do what was right for Austin and I love that about him. No matter what obstacle was thrown his way, he put his son first and I really admired that. I'm glad that Alena took a risk and finally followed her dreams without letting anyone get in her way. Even through all of her insecurities, she found the strength to continue to fight for what she wanted. More than anything I was really able to connect with Noah and Alena's story and I wasn't ready for it to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enshrine; Author: Visit Amazon's Chelle Bliss Page; Review: Hands down, this was one of the best books that I've read so far this year. Enshrine is gut wrenching, heartfelt, and filled with love and hope. It was more than I imagined it would be. Enshrine is very well written, Chelle Bliss really draws you into Bruno & Callie's story. This was a very heavy topic and I was grateful for the bits of humor Chelle threw into the story. It made for a great balance that kept me wanting more. I loved how it was broken up into the stages of Callie's journey. The pace was perfect and there wasn't a dull moment. I admire Callie's strength and how she found the will to fight regardless of when she wanted to give up at times. Even though she let her stubborness hold herself back during parts of her journey, I'm glad that she finally gave in to the support that she had all around her. Bruno is definitely the brooding type but I loved his heart. The banter between him and his family was highly entertaining and I couldn't get enough of it. The connection between Callie and Bruno was undeniable from the very beginning. This was an amazing yet emotional read but I'd highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LOVE on The Horizon, A Breaking the Rules Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's A.M. Madden Page; Review: Love on the Horizon was well written and unique. The pace was kind of slow for me and at first it was hard to find the instant love between Marco and Rebecca believable, though the physical chemistry between the two was pretty hot. As the story progressed, it got better. The connection between Marco and Rebecca became stronger and their story took a few turns that I didn't see coming. I found the banter between all of the characters to be very entertaining. Ricky was seriously the best, I loved him! There was plenty of drama which I really enjoyed. Overall, I thought this was a pretty good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wherever It Leads; Author: Visit Amazon's Adriana Locke Page; Review: This was my first time reading Adriana Locke and I was not disappointed. Wherever it Leads is unique, fast paced and full of angst. Adriana really draws you into the story through her writing. There's plenty of drama that keeps you wanting more. I really enjoyed the banter between Fenton and Brynne though Presley stole the show on multiple occasions. She had me in tears from laughing so hard, I freaking love her! It was very easy to connect with the characters on an emotional level. The obstacles that they faced and how they overcame them really showed their growth throughout the story. Especially Brynne. Wherever it Leads was very well written and it flowed effortlessly from start to finish. I wish we could have gotten into Fenton's head more as it's mostly told from Brynne's POV and there were a few parts that were a bit predictable but aside from that, I really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Card; Author: Visit Amazon's Carrie Aarons Page; Review: After moving to London for a fresh start, Leah is determind to find her own way, to make her own decisions without letting anyone stand in her way. Then Killian is thrown in her path and things don't quite happen as she planned. This was my first time reading Carrie Aarons and I can honestly say that I look forward to reading more of her books in the future. I really enjoyed Red Card. It's fast paced and unique. The banter was entertaining and I was really able to connect with the characters. Killian is hot even with all the brooding, he kept my attention. He's very immature at times, his temper was out of control but deep down you could truly feel how hurt he was from the obstacles in his past through Carrie Aarons' writing. Leah was so naive that I just wanted to shake some sense into her. After her plans for the future fell through, she could have given up or taken the easy way out but she decided to take control of the situation and find herself. Even then she didn't make the best decisions, but I admired her strength as she continued to fight for what she believed in. They both grew throughout the story together and individually.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Absolution of Aidan (The Syndicate Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: I swear this series just keeps getting better and better. There we bits and pieces that got a bit repetitive but other than that this story was very well written. Aidan really surprised me. He was everything I expected him to be, loyal, raw and rugged, but then deep down he has a really pure heart. I love how protective he was towards his family, whether they were blood related or not. I'm so proud of Deidre. She's seriously come a long way. Her growth from the last book and throughout this one was more than I could have imagined. Her strength to pull through the obstacles that stood in her way was really admirable. The Absolution of Aidan is fast paced, filled with drama and angst. I could not put this book down. Kathy really draws you in and man I just couldn't get enough. I'm so ready for book 4!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love In Rewind (Audio Fools) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tali Alexander Page; Review: Well I didn't see that coming...Love in Rewind was fast paced, unique and full of surprises. I really enjoyed Tali Alexander's writing style. The story flowed from start to finish and I couldn't get enough of it. At first I couldn't believe how naive Emily was though I admire how she stuck to her guns and didn't completely give in to temptation just because she liked the attention she was receiving. I really didn't trust Louis at all to be honest. He seemed too good to be true. Couple that with how naive Emily was and I just knew this was a disaster waiting to happen especially with the insta-love. I was pleasantly surprised at how the story turned out and I couldn't believe how Tali left us hanging at the end. I can't wait to read the next book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Corrupted; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexis Noelle Page; Review: 3.5 stars After reading the synopsis, I couldn't wait to read this book. It wasn't what I expected but not completely in a bad way. The content and story-line were really good. I felt that it was unique and had a lot of potential. There were plenty of plot twists and enough angst to keep you reading. I liked the characters as a whole. The instant need that Jordan felt to protect Lucy, not knowing what kind of danger helping her would put him in, was really sweet. Lucy being a fighter and doing what she could to survive was admirable. On one hand, I feel like Alexis portrayed Lucys POV really well through her writing, based on what we know of her background. After what Lucy went through with her family it would be hard to just be able to embrace a life that she wasn't used to but at the same time I wasn't really able to feel the connection between her and Jordan. I hated everything that happened to Lucy on a personal level but unfortunately as a whole the love between them just wasn't believable. The story takes place over a span of four years, so aside from a few glimpses here and there of what happened in the time in between, I didn't really get the chance to connect with them as a unit instead of individually.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hopeless Vows; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachael Duncan Page; Review: Jillian is running from her past. She just wants to start over and forget everything that happened to her as a child. Finally deciding to take matters into her own hands when it comes to her love life, she interviews to be a part of a reality tv show that will have her married to a complete stranger. Little did she know that the stranger she's supposed to marry isn't much of a stranger at all. After reading the synopsis I knew I wanted to read this though I wasn't quite sure how it was going to pan out once I realized it was going to emulate a reality tv show. I was pleasantly surprised at how it turned out. Rachael Duncan did an amazing job writing this story and I don't think it could have gotten any better. Hopeless Vows is fast paced and addictive. I could not put this book down once I started. I really liked how Jillian stepped out of her comfort zone and did something for herself. She showed a lot of strength and resilience even through her weakest moments. And Austin..OMG Austin! He had me swooning from the very beginning. I loved everything about him from the tats to the sweet words he spoke. I especially loved how open he was with his feelings when it came to those he cares about. Then you add his wit and charm, and I just couldn't get enough. Overall, this was a great read. I enjoyed everything about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lies In Rewind (Audio Fools) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Tali Alexander Page; Review: Lies in Rewind was full of surprises. It really caught my attention in the beginning. Finally getting into William and Sara's head was more than I imagined. Though I started to struggle with these two once they finally met. Certain parts dragged on for many chapters in the middle of the book which slowed the pace down. Sara and William kept going back and forth in their heads about the situation at hand and it made the book seem redundant. I honestly wanted to yell "just get it over with for goodness sake". It was very hard to get past those few chapters but once I did the story picked back up. Aside from that the content and development of the story were good. Overall, I really enjoyed their story and I can't wait to read the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Set the Pace (The Detroit Love Duet); Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: Jasper's life was rough growing up but now things are about to change. Now, his dreams are coming true and there's absolutely nothing that could possibly get in his way of accomplishing them. That is until ghosts from his past find their way into the new life he's created for himself. He hadn't seen Charlotte and years. And now with her reappearance things start to spiral out of control. Most of all the feelings that he didn't expect to have when she was near. Warningtheres a cliffhanger! I don't even know where to start when it comes to this book. Kim Karr has truly outdone herself with this one. Set the Pace is suspenseful, enticing and full of angst. There were so may twists and so much drama and I was left wondering did that really just happen? The chemistry between Jasper and Charlotte was hot and undeniable. Kim Karr seriously takes you on a rollercoaster ride with these two. My gut told me that there was going to be a cliffhanger and I must say the ending BLEW MY MIND! I loved everything about this book. Its very well written and very different from anything Ive read this past year. I still cant get over it and now Im left waiting impatiently for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whiskey Neat (The Uncertain Saints) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: When Griffin's world comes crashing down there's only one thing that will even the score. Revenge. He's not worried about what lies in the future, only that he seeks vengeance for the pain he's going through. He never expected Lenore. Didn't expect the feelings that came with the quirky little store owner. Now he has to decide whether to let her into his crazy, dangerous world or walk away. How is it possible for an author to have your heart pounding as soon as the book starts? I was floored just from reading the prologue and I just knew Lani Lynn Vale was about to put my through the wringer. Whiskey Neat is a story about heartache, loss and finding love where and when you least expect it. The pain that Griffin felt was palpable from the very beginning until the end. I could never imagine feeling that kind of hurt and for him to continue to stay strong and fight for his cause, no matter how many weak moments he had, was very admirable. I enjoyed how quirky yet independent Lenore was. As always the quotes above each chapter had me in tears. I cant get enough of those things! Im truly looking forward to book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quinn (Undaunted Men Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.C. Cliff Page; Review: Quinn is solicited for a job that he wants to refuse. Unfortunately, when you owe the mob, you can't tell them no. It didn't take him long to find her and once he did, he couldn't help but see her for who she truly was. This is my first time reading JC Cliff and I was not disappointed. Quinn is unique, fast paced and suspenseful. Once I started I could not put this book down. There's plenty of humor to balance out all of the drama. Quinn is cocky and a bit arrogant but I love how possessive he is. I especially love his relationship with Kimber. I liked Alexis but she's a little naive and very vulnerable throughout the whole book which is understandable but I hope that she finds her inner strength in the next installment. Overall, I thought this was a great read. I not only look forward to reading Quinn 2 but other books from JC Cliff as well!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 Breaths; Author: Visit Amazon's LK Collins Page; Review: 3 breaths. That's all it took for Krane's life to turn upside down. As he watched his fiance die in his arms, he knew nothing was going to be the same. He's just surviving until her. With her, he lives. From the prologue, I just knew that I was going to get hooked. You could feel the love that Krane had for Zoe and how he really struggled after he lost her. The story flowed well from start to finish and I really enjoyed the subject matter. The book was from Krane's POV so it made it hard to connect with Ivy in the sense of her feelings for Krane. It seemed a bit forced. Though, I really admired the support they showed one another through their time of lost. That they were able to find solace in each other I'm order to heal from the pain that losing a loved one would cause.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Jeffers (The Rockers Of Steel) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's M.J. Fields Page; Review: One phone call is all it took to turn Billy's life upside down. Everything he thought he knew wasn't as it seemed and now he has secrets that he prays will never see the light of day. As his world comes crumbling down around him there's only one person he can turn to. Unfortunately, she's the one person with the biggest mouth that could further crush the world that is slowly falling apart around him. I must say Billy really surprised me. Who knew Billy had all that alpha male in him? I always saw him as the good boy in the band, and maybe he is compared to the others, but after finally getting into his head, I was shocked. Madison was definitely a brat but I loved her spunk. Of all the ways I could have imagined this story unfolding, this certainly wasn't it but I definitely wasn't disappointed. Billy Jeffers is comical and addicting. The banter between Billy and Madison had me in tears. Throw in the rest of the STD crew and I swear I got stomach cramps from laughing so hard. The constant back and forth between Billy and Madison was very entertaining. Between Billy being so uptight and Madison being such a drama queen, I'd never put those two together but it really worked in this book. With that, the drama and all the heartfelt moments, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I can't wait to see what else MJ Fields comes up with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fire Between High & Lo; Author: Brittainy C Cherry; Review: Logan and Alyssa's lives couldn't have been so different yet very much the same. They were both broken in their own way. They found happiness each other in ways most didn't understand. Until one day, one decision that forever changed their lives. The Fire Between High and Lo is one of those stories that takes ahold of you and doesn't let go. This book is addicting, heartwrenching and dark. The struggles Logan went through with not only his inner demons but his family broke my heart. Yet his words and the love he felt for Kellan and Alyssa took my breath away. "You're still the air in my lungs. You're still my greatest high." He's so broken yet that's what makes him so perfect. Alyssa, though a little naive, just had a really good heart. Her resiliency in being there for those she loves no matter how hard they try to push her away spoke volumes. Even through the emotional abuse she received, she still loved hard. My heart ached reading this book. What Logan and Alyssa went through with their parents pissed me off but the way they found solace in each other brought tears to my eyes. They're relationship is quirky yet fun and truly was the light in their darkness. The emotions that Brittainy emits through her writing is astounding. You'd be crazy to pass this one up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adrenaline (Speed) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Elliott Page; Review: Malcolm Wallace didn't have time for love. He lived for the rush that only competing and racing cars could give him. Then she bumped into him, her emerald eyes captivated him and things would never be the same. Kelly Elliott never fails to write one of those feel good love stories that has you sighing with contentment once it's over. Adrenaline is fast paced, steamy and keeps you wanting more. This is a story about overcoming those demons of your past and paying attention to the happiness that is right in front of you. The banter and interaction between all of the characters kept me laughing, though there was plenty of frustration with Malcolm and Paisle to go with it. There was a little angst that I feel Kelly could have expanded on more but aside from that this was a great read and I can't wait to see what Kelly comes out with next!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Sexy Saint (Dirty Sexy Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Carly Phillips Page; Review: Dirty Sexy Saint is an entertaining, quick read about taking risks and standing up for what you believe in. It was frightening with how naive Samantha was. She was so sheltered that she seemed to lack common sense when it came to her own safety. I admired her need to want to make it on her own but at the same time I wanted to smack her for her stupidity. Clay was a true saint. He's a fighter. No matter what life threw his way, he found a way to overcome. I loved how giving he is and how he treated those less fortunate than him. The story flowed well from start to finish. There was plenty of humor and drama to keep you turning the pages. I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading more from Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shock Advised (Kilgore Fire) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: If there's any author that I turn to in order to get out of a reading funk, it's Lani Lynn Vale. First, you can't go into a review without mentioning the quotes at the beginning of each chapter, she never fails to have me laughing until my sides hurt. There are many ways to describe Shock Advised and heart-rending is one of them. Lani had me in tears in the first 15% and I had to put the book down for a bit. The most unimaginable circumstance that Mia went through truly broke my heart. Her strength and resiliency to find a way to keep pushing forward no matter how much pain she was going through was very admirable. Tai..OMG Tai..yes, he had his imperfections but the way that he did what he could to help Mia and even the support he showed her throughout the book melted my heart. Hes charming and so perfectly imperfect that I just couldn't get enough of him. Shock Advised is just one of those books that grips you from start to finish. This was a great start to a new series for Lani and I cant wait to read book 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercy (Sin City Outlaws) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M.N. Forgy Page; Review: They didn't expect to fall for each other but they did, and now complete chaos has ensued. Zeek doesn't run but if it means finding safety for the woman he loves, he'll do it. Unfortunately, safety is in the hands of the man he swore to kill if they ever crossed paths again. His brother. MERCY! The tension between Zeek and Jillian was INSANE! The trials that they faced as they found there way to safety was more than I could have imagined. The push and pull between what Jillian believed in and what she needed to do ensure she survived was tormenting. I can't say I blame Jillian for how she felt towards Zeek after what happened at the end of Reign. More than that, Zeek really surprised me. I wouldn't say he turned over a new leaf because lets face it, Zeek is Zeek. He's a monster. He did open himself up to more though when he decided that living without Jillian wasn't an option. The fierce love and protection that he showed her no matter what obstacle was put in his way made me love him even more. Mercy is suspenseful and full of angst. There wasn't a dull moment, this book had me hooked from the very beginning. You'd be crazy to pass up this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intent; Author: Visit Amazon's A. D. Justice Page; Review: I enjoyed Intent. It was well-written and fast paced with a little suspense. It's a little predictable but the emotion that emits from the story and what the characters went through made it worth the read. AD Justice really draws you into what Layne is going through from the very beginning. Her independence, strength, and the way she cares for others was very admirable. I couldn't get enough of Ace. He's charming and I love the way he interacts with River. Overall, I thought this was a pretty good read and I can't wait to see what AD Justice comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Sexy Inked (Dirty Sexy Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Carly Phillips Page; Review: Mason and Katrina's story was everything that I expected and more. They're both broken in their own way yet they found healing in their friendship. Learning about all the pain that Katrina went through in her past was heartbreaking. That she was able to find help and push through those hardships really shows her character and strength. Mason really grew from the beginning of the story to the end. He could have easily kept up his ways or shut everyone out when things got too "complicated" but he finally let his guard down and opened himself up to the love that he deserves. Dirty Sexy Inked is fast paced, humorous and there wasn't a dull moment. The banter between Mason and Katrina was entertaining, and the depth of their relationship is something I really admired. There were a few moments that were predictable but I don't feel as though it took away from the story as a whole. I can't wait to read book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slow & Steady: Alphas Undone - Book Two; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: I was seriously looking forward to this book and Kendall Ryan did not disappoint. Slow & Steady is a story about loss, love and fighting for what you deserve. It's addicting and filled with a little suspense. There were certain parts that I wish had a bit more angst but overall I do not think that took away from the story as a whole. Greyson and Finley are so perfect for each other. I admire how strong Finley is. No matter what life threw her way, she overcame. No, she didn't have the best job or the safest place to live but she did all that she needed to do in order to take care of her daughter. Greyson never gave up on Finley no matter how hard she pushed him away and I loved that about him. His only concern was taking care of Finley and her daughter. The way that they came together, finding solace in one another, healing together was so sweet. I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read what Kendall Ryan comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice (The Elite Forces Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: Warningthere is a cliffhanger First, I have to say that I love reading a book with a strong female lead, who knows what she wants, takes it and doesnt think twice about it. Jade is that female. She is a true heroine solely based on the definition of the word. Shes courageous, a true spitfire and I loved that about her. Kaleb is that typical alpha male but his dominance really blew me away. He loves to be in control and doesnt let anyone get in his way when it comes to having that control. That being said putting these two together was explosive! The intensity between, not only the attraction they have for each other, but the obstacles that they encountered made for a highly entertaining read that held my attention from start to finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fire (The Elite Forces Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: Fire picks up where Ice left off and I must say I was not disappointed with how Kaleb and Jades story turned out. The intensity that I loved so much in book one continued here in book two. I swear I cant get enough of the banter between these two. Theres never a dull moment, not when Kaleb is involved. I was able to feel more of an emotional connection between Jade and Kaleb in this book. You saw a more vulnerable side to both of them, though that vulnerability didn't overshadow their inner strength and fight that I came to enjoy in Ice. Even though I found the story to be a little predictable, that didn't take away from how well it was written. I am familiar with Kathys writing but this series was my first time getting a glimpse into Hilarys and I look forward to reading more from her.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dare to Take (Dare to Love); Author: Visit Amazon's Carly Phillips Page; Review: I looked forward to reading Dare to Take as I had only read books that Carly Phillips co-authored. I enjoyed the idea behind the story. I found the characters likable and the obstacles they faced together and separately were believable. There was enough detail about the supporting characters that kept me from being completely lost since I hadnt read the previous books, but I just needed more depth or angst where it came to the main issue of the story as far as Ella having to be saved from the island and the drama behind it. I didn't like how easy it was to figure out who was behind everything. At that point the story became predictable and just kind of fell flat for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hell On Heels; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Jolin Page; Review: Charleston is an addict. Not like most people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Shes addicted to the emotional high that she can receive from a man and once shes done using him, she walks away. That is until she needs her next fix. The title is fitting. Charleston is a hot mess and an emotional wreck. She's imperfect. She's human. I loved her independence. More than anything though her growth truly shined through as the story progressed. I absolutely loved that this book revolved around nothing but her and the battles she faced. I had no idea how this book was going to turn out in the end and it was one of the best single POV stories that I've read in a long time. Hell on Heels wasn't what I expected. This isn't your typical love story or happily ever after. This is Charlestons story about loss, heartache, addiction, strength, growth, and finding herself. Anne Jolin did an amazing job on this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Assured (Soul Serenade) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Ryan Page; Review: Cole isn't a one woman man. He doesn't give false promises. He's only in it for one thing and once he's gotten it, he moves on. Who could blame him when women are constantly throwing themselves at him. Until her. Stacy changed everything he thought he wanted. And now, he'll do anything in his power to have her. Finally! I was anxious to get my hands on Cole after meeting him in Emphatic and Kaylee Ryan didn't disappoint. Assured was a fun, light hearted read with a little suspense. There was never a dull moment when it came to Cole and Stacy. The push and pull between these two was comical to say the least. You could tell from the very beginning that they were perfect for each other. They truly grew throughout the story as they both fought their own insecurities. I loved how Stacy stuck to her guns once she put her mind to what she realized she wanted in life and didn't give in until it was right in front of her. It really showed her inner strength. I was a little surprised at how this story played out in regards to the obstacles surrounding these two and I can't wait to see how the rest of this series unfolds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jack & Coke (The Uncertain Saints MC) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: He wants her. Annie's the exception. She taught Mig that not every woman wants him for the wrong reasons. The problem. Annie's his neighbor and he's married to a woman who lied and cheated her way into his life. A woman who's carrying his unborn child. A woman that Mig despises. Yet another great read by Lani Lynn Vale. I couldn't wait to read Mig's story after meeting him in Whiskey Neat and it was so much more than I expected. Everything about Mig is intense. I loved how loyal he is and how he tried to do the right thing for his unborn child by marrying Jennifer. On that note, Jennifer drove me out of my mind. She's really a piece of work and I couldn't believe the lengths she went through to get to Mig. And even though Jennifer was the one thing keeping Mig back from pursuing Annie, you couldn't deny the fact that the connection between these two was unmistakable. Lani really drew me into their story. There was a little suspense and plenty of banter that had me in tears from laughing so hard. I couldn't get enough of these Mig and Annie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Game; Author: London Casey; Review: I struggled with Game. The pace is really slow, and the writing is choppy and redundant at times. There was a lack of depth and I just wasn't able to connect with the characters. This book wasn't for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Deliverance of Dilan (The Syndicate Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: He saved her life then he disappeared. Anna hadnt seen or heard from Dilan in months. Now hes back and all the feelings that shes tried to keep at bay are starting to resurface. He wants vengeance and Dilan won't stop until he has it. His just doesnt want his family or Anna involved. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned. I really enjoyed The Deliverance of Dilan. Anna really surprised me. She was a lot bolder than I expected though I will admit that her boldness made her a great fit for Dilan. Neither of them were afraid to speak their mind and they went after what they wanted with no hesitation. I also loved the banter between these two as well as the supporting characters. It was overall a very entertaining read but the pace was a little too slow for me. I also thought there would be more angst or suspense considering the way that book 3 ended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unspoken Words (The Unspoken Love Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's H.P. Davenport Page; Review: Unspoken Words isn't bad for a debut novel. The story has a lot of potential. There were things that I enjoyed such as the flashbacks to when Jamie and Camryn were younger and the situations that showed why they were so close. That being said, I had a hard time getting through this book. The story just didn't flow very well and its repetitive. As sweet as Jamie is, he annoyed me. He acted as is Camryn was a kid who wasn't allowed to walk more than 2 feet away from him. As far as Camryn is concerned, what she went through was heartbreaking but I just didn't feel that emotion from the characters through HP Davenports writing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Turn it Up (The Detroit Love Duet) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: Jasper thought he hated her. He definitely blamed Charlotte for his world falling apart when they were younger but now shes engrained herself in his life. But just when their relationship seems to fall in place, fate has other plans. After the way Set the Pace ended, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Turn It Up. Kim Karr did not let me down! Turn It Up is fast paced, suspenseful and full of twists. The bond that Jasper and Charlotte share is indescribable. Through every obstacle they faced, not only alone but as a couple, they came out even stronger. I loved the way they grew together throughout the story, letting down the walls that they both erected in order to share the breathtaking love that they have for one another. The unbreakable support between Jasper, Charlotte and the supporting characters was something I admired most about this book. There were many times where any of them could have put blame on one another but they stood together as a family no matter what. Turn It Up was a perfect ending to this duet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Little Rendezvous; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Hart Page; Review: One thing Leila didn't expect when going on tour with her brothers was him. After one unforgettable night in Europe a year ago, she never thought shed see Jase Masters again. But fate had other plans. If you're looking for a lighthearted read then this is definitely the book for you. Dirty Little Rendezvous is an all around entertaining read that had me laughing from start to finish. Leila is a spitfire who isn't afraid to speak her mind. Aside from all of that, I felt like you could really relate to her. Jase is charming and a little cocky but his cockiness isn't over board by any means. I really enjoyed the lengths they went to, to keep their little agreement a secret. The banter between these two and the supporting characters definitely made for some laugh out loud moments. This was just a fun read. Dirty Little Rendezvous was the first book that Ive read by Emma Hart and I look forward to going back and reading the rest of the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wasted Words; Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Hart Page; Review: From chapter one, I knew this going to be one of those cute, light hearted love stories that would have me hooked. I never expected the rollercoaster ride that Cam and Tyler were going to take me on. Cam is adorable and I just love how nerdy she is, but she drove me crazy at times. I was so glad when she finally found her way. Tyler is really reserved yet charming. Hes just one of those characters that you fall for from page one. My heart ached for him when we found out what happened to him in college and yet to see how he moved forward and was able to make a positive out of the hand that he was dealt truly showed his inner strength. Cam and Tyler have to be one of my top favorite couples that Ive read so far this year. I was really able to relate with them and the situations they experienced. Staci Hart really draws you in from start to finish. I loved everything about this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stay With Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Elliott Page; Review: Thano knew how it felt to lose someone. His friends and family tell him that its time to move on, but hes not ready to let go. Then he meets Kilyn and he cant get her off of his mind. Now Thano has to decide whether he can give in to his hearts desire and move forward or continue to live in the past. This story is a bit of a whirlwind and I absolutely loved it! Stay With Me is heartfelt and comical. Thano and Kilyn are a perfect match. Theyre both broken in their own way, battling with hardships from their past that has forced them both to put walls up around their hearts. I loved the way they were able to find solace in each other. I admired Kilyns strength and independence. After everything that shes gone through she still found a way to push forward. Internal battles aside, there was also the drama that was Thanos family. Holy cow, they were intense! I was really drawn into Thano and Kilyns story. I loved every second of it! Kelly really outdid herself with this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hustler; Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan Quinn Page; Review: Gavins a hustler and lets face it, hes the best at it. He doesnt show emotion. He doesnt have a tell and thats taken him straight to the top. He is the best at reading people, being able to to predict their next move before they even decide what move they're going to make. Until Penelope. This was one of those all around entertaining reads from start to finish. Penelope is passionate about her dreams and even though she hasn't been able to make her dreams come true yet, she isn't giving up. Even though she struggles at times, shes doing everything she can to not only help herself but her family. Gavin is a jerk but at least he knows it. Deep down though you could tell that he had a big heart, not only by the way he interacted with his friends but by the way he came to care about Penelope. The tug o war between Gavin and Penelope was intense to say the least. I really enjoyed the cat and mouse game that they played. There connection was undeniable and the banter was absolutely hilarious. I couldn't put this book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Girl (Dirty Girl Duet) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan March Page; Review: Waking up to the realization that she created a personal ad while under the influence of alcohol with her best friend the night before, Greer never thought anyone in their right mind would ever respond to it. Only thousands of men did in fact respond. Just when she thought things couldn't get any more complicated, the one man that she hasn't been able to get off of her mind after he disappeared three years ago shows up at her door. OMG! This book was so much more than I was expecting. Its fast paced from start to finish. Theres plenty of humor, drama and steamy moments that keeps you wanting more. I love Greer and how independent she is. She can easily have anything she wants but instead she chooses to earn it by working her way to the top. Cavanaugh is one of those dirty talking, alpha males that you just cant get enough of. His captivation with Greer is undeniable. More than that, hes a bit of a mystery. A puzzle that you want to solve. Meghan March kept me guessing as to what he could possibly be up to. Of all the things I thought Cavanaugh could have been keeping from GreerTHAT was not one of them! My mind was blown just trying to wrap my head around that twist that Meghan March threw in at the end of this book. It was one of those WTF moments that leaves you absolutely speechless. I cant wait to get my hands on book 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wednesday; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: They grew up together. Shaw was Chloes best friend up until the day he got married. Then his wife died and all Chloe wanted to do was be there to help him heal. To be the support he needed in his time of mourning. Without fail, every Wednesday, he was hers. Wednesday is heartfelt and Kendall Ryan really draws you into Shaw and Chloes story. You can really feel the connection between them. At first, Shaw seems to just be infatuated with Chloe and poor Chloe just seems so naive. Theyre both selfish when it comes to what they are doing with each other. They know its wrong yet they cant seem to address the big elephant in the room. I was happen when Chloe finally came to terms with the fact that she needed stand up for herself and not just give in at every turn. My only problem is that I wish it was longer so that there was more depth to the characters and their story. I would have liked to experience some parts of the story that we were just told about. Aside from that I thought it was a great quick read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RoomHate; Author: Visit Amazon's Penelope Ward Page; Review: RoomHate was amazing! I couldn't get enough of Justin and Amelia. Penelope Ward had me hooked from start to finish. The characters were fun and witty. The story was light hearted yet heartfelt at the same time. The banter between Justin and Amelia was absolutely hilarious. Justin is freaking hot and absolutely irresistible! I love his charm, sense of humor, and his dirty mouth. I really admire Amelia. There were so many ways that she could have handled the obstacles placed in front of her but she took it in strides and did what she had to do to make it work. Yes, she had her vulnerable moments but in the end they only made her stronger. This is definitely one of those books that keeps you wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crave Me: The Good Ol' Boys (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's M. Robinson Page; Review: Austin never felt like he fit in. Always following in the shadow of his best friends. The Good Ol Boys. Never feeling as if he what he wanted in life was good enough in his parents eyes. Then when the unthinkable happened and he put his best friends life in danger, he knew it was time to leave home. Once again feeling as though he was living on the outside, looking in. Then he met her and things were never the same. Crave Me is full of angst, heartache, love and loss. I loved reading everything that occurred in the first three books from Austins point of view, showing me once again why I love this series. I knew Austin was broken but I never could have imagined the extent of how far he fell down the rabbit hole. My heart truly hurt for him but to see his struggle and then his growth throughout the book was something that I could truly admire. Briggs was so much more than I expected. I cant even imagine what its like to go through what she went through at such a young age. She was far from perfect but she was perfect for Austin, and I absolutely loved her character. You could really see her strength through her vulnerability. This book seriously made my heart ache. I was so emotionally invested in Austin & Briggs' story from every high to every low. M Robinson draws you in from start to finish. It was absolutely addicting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Kiss (Sunset Cove Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ella Frank Page; Review: Derek is a no nonsense kind of guy. His easygoing demeanor is exactly what he wants people to see yet very few know who he really is. He never expected to meet Professor Jordan Devaney on his first day of school. More than that he didn't expect Jordans vivacious personality would tear down his walls. My heart hurt for Derek and what he was going through, though I admire him for pushing forward and finding his way. Jordan is absolutely FABULOUS! Hes hilarious but I especially loved how sincere he was. I enjoyed the cat and mouse game they played. You could really feel the connection between Jordan and Derek. Their banter was comical and the chemistry was undeniable. That being said I didn't really care for how quickly and frequently time changed in the book. The book spans over an 11 year timeframe and so after a chapter or two, were jumping from 6 months to a year or more later. For me, it messed up the flow of the book and it was a bit hard to keep a connection with the character.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flash Point (Kilgore Fire) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: Booth was the love of Masens life but it only took one misunderstanding for her to break his heart and hers in the process. Now hes back home after having gone through multiple deployments but he didn't come alone. Booth is married and even though Masen is in a relationship, it doesnt take her long to realize that shes still in love with him. Wow, I don't even know where to begin. Theres so much that I loved about this book. Flash Point was just an all around great read that had me wanting more and more. I was so excited to read Masen and Booths story after the way Shock Advised ended. Theres plenty of humor to balance out the more heartfelt moments. I liked how Lani shared the memories from Masen and Booths past. It was a nice addition to the story. The best part for me was that even though they weren't together they were still committed to their love and to each other. The love that they shared truly shined through no matter what they were faced with, even when it was just their own stubbornness that got in the way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Love (Dirty Girl Duet, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan March Page; Review: Shes always been his and no matter what stands in his way Cav is not going to let anything or anyone keep him from Greer Karas again. First of all, I have to say that Im so glad we got a glimpse of Logan again!!!! Secondly, WOW, just wow. After the way things ended in Dirty Girl, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Dirty Love. This was an amazing read! It was full of twists with a little angst and suspense. I could really feel Greers internal struggle through Meghans writing. There was so much thrown at her in so many different directions that I can only commend her for the way she handled it in the end. I definitely underestimated the lengths that Cav would go to in order to get Greer back. Without giving anything away I must agree with Banner, though terrifying, it was pretty hot! All in all, I thought this was a great ending to the Dirty Girl duet and I cant wait to read what Meghan March comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edge of Glory (Friendship, Texas) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Magan Vernon Page; Review: Working in her familys restaurant in a small town in Texas, Lia never in her wildest dream would have imagined that Olympic swimmer Jay Morningstar would be sitting at her table. Of course she made a fool of herself but that was just the beginning. I thought this was a really cute love story. Lia and Jay were an unlikely couple but they were perfect for each other at the same time. Edge of Glory was a story about opening yourself up to new experiences, letting your guard down and taking chances. I loved that meeting Jay was a way to help Lia blossom and let go. She opened herself up to potential heartache even with all of the warning signs flashing in her face. I only wish that we could have gotten Jays POV as well. I think that would have really helped with feeling the connection between the two of them. But sometimes, when you tear down walls and let people in, the most wonderful things can happen; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Tempted: The Beginning (Paradise Stories); Author: Visit Amazon's L.B. Dunbar Page; Review: Holy cow! That wasn't what I was expecting when it came to Cain and Sofie but I must say that I loved it! I don't particularly like novellas but Paradise Tempted was a great start to their story. This book was such a tease and only made me want to get my hands on Paradise Fought even more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homeward Bound (Journeyman) (Volume 1); Author: Mr Golden Czermak; Review: 3.5 Stars I love Paranormal Romance. This is my go to genre so I was really excited about reading this book. I must say it's been awhile since I've read in third person omniscient point of view. It took a few chapters to get readjusted to it but after that the story seemed to shift better from each characters point of view. Ill admit that I had to read a few parts over again because I wasn't sure which character was thinking/saying what. You are thrown into this story at the very beginning. There's plenty of action from start to finish, which for me is very important when it comes to PNR. There are plenty of twists. Golden also included a lot of detail and depth in this world that he created. Once the pace picked up, I found the idea behind the story to be very interesting. There was nothing slow about it yet that made parts of the story a little confusing and at times messed up the flow. I didn't feel the connection between Adrienne and Gage. There was a physical chemistry that I cant deny but I didn't feel the romance. Theyve already spent some time together so they have already built up these feelings towards each other that they haven't acted on, which is fine but like the rest of the story, were thrown into them being together. There was no real build up to the relationship, they weren't together and then they were. No real in between phase, that I tend to see as a reader. And I get it, there isn't much time to date when you're fighting demons but it would have been nice to see a more emotional connection between the two. Overall though, I thought this was a pretty good read for a debut novel. Im interested to see how the journey unfolds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ImPerfectly Matched! (The Match series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's MJ Fields Page; Review: No strings attached. Friends with benefits. **** buddies. Thats exactly what Kat found in Ricco and the arrangement couldn't be more perfect. Until its not. Imperfectly Matched starts off where Match This left off and MAN, I could not put this book down. Yes, theres a few heartfelt moments, but overall this is such a fun read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. MJ Fields threw in some twists that I didn't see coming. Theres plenty of drama but I didn't expect anything less with Kat involved. I loved Ricco and how possessive he is. More than anything though, I loved how great of a father he is to Nat. The connection between Kat and Ricco is off the charts and the banter is absolutely hilarious. This was a great conclusion to their story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Ella Bordeaux Page; Review: First please take the warning at the bottom of the synopsis seriously. Certain parts of this book may be too graphic for teens under 16. When he first saw her, he knew he was in the presence of an angel. Wyatt knew instantly that he needed to know everything about her. To understand the reasoning behind the sadness in her eyes. Constantly being faced with her past through the rumors going around her school, Skylar hasn't truly been happy. After meeting Wyatt, she felt like she was finally living again. Until the bullying gets worse and her past resurfaces in the worst possible way. My heart hurt for Skylar. To be shunned by everyone in her community after what she went through yet still find the strength to push forward was something I truly admired about her. I loved the support system that she had at home. I liked how Wyatt stood up for Skylar when he hardly even knew her. He didn't judge her based on her past, just embraced who she was in the present. It was sweet how he took the time to build a friendship with her instead of trying to rush into something more. I thought the writing was pretty good though it seemed a little rushed in some areas. The ending definitely took me by surprise. So not cool!! I cant wait to read book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Filthy Bastard (Grim Bastards MC) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Minton Page; Review: 3.5 Stars All Adyson wants is freedom. With an overbearing mothering and a brother in law that is fixated with her, she wants nothing more than to get away. She never expected to be kidnapped by the Grim Bastards MC. Even more than that she never expected to fall for Brew Decker. Filthy Bastard wasn't what I expected which isn't necessarily a bad thing. There was some suspense and a little angst. I enjoyed the banter between Ady and Brew. You could really feel the connection between them. Even though he was a no nonsense biker, Brew was so expressive when it came to his emotions and I loved that about him. I don't completely agree with what Ady had to go through in order to take care of her sister, but I admire her for wanting to protect her. That being said, I feel like certain parts of the story were glossed over. I would have liked more depth and detail. Without giving anything away, there is an initial issue at the beginning of the book, we find out who was behind it but we never find out what actually happened to the objects they were looking for or whether they even got it back. Other than that the story was fast paced and had just enough twists to hold my attention.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hartstrings (Jaded Regret) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's L L Collins Page; Review: I thought this was a great read. Hartstrings is fast paced and kept my attention from start to finish. I was able to connect with the characters and what they experienced through LL Collins writing. Tanner is guarded but he has a good heart underneath his play boy act and manwhoring ways. Learning about his past and what he witnessed on a daily basis was really sad. For him to go out of his way to help a stranger when his own life could have been placed in danger was commendable. I felt terrible for what Mackenzie. Just thinking about what she went through everyday, not knowing if the next time would be the last time made my heart ache. It took a lot of strength to walk out of the situation she was in and I loved that she was able to find solace in Tanner. I admired that she was finally able to put herself and her safety first by taking that huge step to make a change. This is just one of those reads that truly pulls at your heart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Sexy Cuffed (Dirty Sexy Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Carly Phillips Page; Review: Levi needs control. He doesnt just go for any woman. Hes not interested in anything emotional. Hes not willing to share his feelings or his past. Until he meets Sarah. Oh LeviIve been waiting so very impatiently for you! I truly enjoyed this book. Levi wasn't what I expected hed be but not in a bad way. I was pleasantly surprised at how charming yet dirty our straight-laced Levi really was behind closed doors. Levi and Sarah are different yet so much alike. They're both so guarded when it comes to their past and emotions. They both had a troubled past that they had no control over yet they did whatever they could to make a better path for themselves. It was easy to see that Levi and Sarah were perfect for each other. It was nice to get a glimpse of the brothers and their wives. Overall, I thought the story flowed pretty well. Once I started, I wasn't able to put this book down. That being said thoughOMG, that epilogue though!!! I can't freaking wait for the next book!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Princess; Author: Visit Amazon's Sapphire Knight Page; Review: This was my first time reading Sapphire Knight and I can honestly say it won't be the last. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the synopsis but I was not disappointed. I really liked her writing style and how she brought this story to life. Have you ever heard the term over the top alpha male? Well, that is the best and only way to describe Viking. Holy cow! The man is INTENSE! Hes passionate, loyal and possessive. He definitely takes the saying Id kill for you to a whole new level. Princess is a real brat. There were a few moments where all I could do was roll my eyes. I get it. I understand that she didn't have the childhood that she believes that her family deserved but she was a little over dramatic at times. Aside from that I did like how feisty she was and how she stood up to Viking. Overall, I thought this was a very entertaining read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beautifully Decadent (Beautifully Damaged) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's L.A. Fiore Page; Review: After landing her dream job, Avery was excited about this new path that she was to embark on. She never expected Rafe McKenzie, her new landlord. Rafe didn't know what hit him when Avery pulled up to his driveway. With her witty personality and delicious desserts, he got way more than he bargained for when Clovers new pastry chef moved into his home. This was an all around hilarious read. I love quirky heroines and Avery took that term to a whole new level. There was so much about her that reminded me, not only of myself but of my friends which made me love her even more. L.A. Fiore couldn't have created a more realistic heroine. And don't get me started on Rafe. The man is as close to perfect as you can get. No, he didn't have an ideal upbringing but I admire the way that he overcame it and forgave when he could have easily turned his back on his past. Yet even with the more serious parts, L.A. Fiore knew exactly how to pick her readers back up with all the witty moments. I couldn't get enough of Avery and Rafe. I really enjoyed this book from start to finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Sin; Author: Visit Amazon's Terri E. Laine Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Wow! This book had me absolutely speechless. Canaans dedication to the church blew me away. No, he wasn't perfect by any means but I loved that he put his whole heart and soul in his faith. The things he endured as a child broke my heart but I commend him for not letting those experiences change him in a more negative way. My feelings were much the same for Haven. Yet again, no child should have to go through what she experienced. Canaan and Haven were so much alike yet so different. The grief that they went through could easily be felt through the writing. The chemistry was magnetic. Their inner battle in regards to doing whats right and giving in to fire blazing between them was indescribable. I can honestly say I had no idea where this story was going to lead and I was a bit surprised by the ending and the way things played out. Overall though, this is just one of those books that you cant put down and I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Into the Nothing (Broken Outlaw Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's BT Urruela Page; Review: 3.5 He doesnt settle. Hell stop in one town for awhile just to pack up and move on to somewhere else. Growing up in foster care, Xander has never had a place that he could truly call home. That is until he meets Paige Watson in a small town that he only meant to pass through. For BT Urruelas first solo debut novel, I thought Into The Nothing was a pretty good read. I liked that Xander wasn't anywhere near perfect though he was respectful and stood up for what he believed in. He was relatable. Im not 100% sure how to feel about Paige. Shes feisty, inquisitive, you can tell that she really loves her family, but it was hard to connect with her at times. One things for sure though is that I truly enjoyed the Watson family and the bickering between them. It made the story more realistic. I loved how they welcomed Xander into their home without question. Then theres Twitch. This guy was a hoot! I freaking adored this character and he totally stole the spotlight whenever we were graced with his presence. There were some areas where Into The Nothing was a little predictable and didn't flow very well. There was one part in particular where I question timing of events. Other than that though, I found it to be entertaining. The ending definitely took me by surprise but I cant see the story ending any other way. This isn't your typical HEA and I love that BT took a chance and wrote outside of the norm.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moonshot; Author: Visit Amazon's Alessandra Torre Page; Review: Baseball. For Ty, it was her life. Yankee stadium is her home. The players are her family. Her father, a legend on the field. Everything was perfect. Until Chase Stern. She couldn't help but be distracted by the way he played the game. Then the Yankees took a turn for the worse. Women started dying and nothing would ever be the same. Moonshot wasn't like any other sports romance that Ive read before. I loved it! With an angst filled build up, Alessandra Torre kept me guessing to no avail and I loved how this story was spun. Its fast paced and suspenseful. Theres plenty of depth to the story and the characters. Not only that but the characters were relatable. I could not put this book down. I loved how Tys life revolved around baseball. How she found happiness in this sport that she shared with her father. I loved the way she interacted with him and the other players. You can really tell how passionate she is about the game and her team. I wasn't sure how to feel about Chase at the beginning but he ended up surprising me. Hes a bit of a troublemaker and comes off as cocky and entitled. Hes confident with the sex appeal to go with it. I ended up loving him though. There was so much more to Chase than I expected. Like what you see? Chase and Ty are explosive together. Their chemistry is undeniable and their love was unconditional. They didn't always make the best decisions but nothing, not even time, could extinguish the fire between them. These two are my favorite couple so far this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Intentions (Steele Security) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's A. D. Justice Page; Review: I just couldn't wait to get this book in my hands and AD Justice did not let me down. From the prologue I just knewI knew that this book was going to be AMAZING!! Wicked Intentions is all consuming, fast paced and action packed. The banter between all of the characters is entertaining and don't get me started on Liz. She had me in tears from laughing so hard. Heather and Rebels situation definitely took me by surprise. I loved getting a glimpse of their past and seeing how Rebel got to where he was in the present. I commend them for putting forth the effort to try to make their relationship work even with so many odds against them. The emotion that emitted from Rebel and Heather was so heartfelt that you could tell just how much they cared for each other and how unconditional their love truly was. I really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vodka On The Rocks (The Uncertain Saints MC`) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: Oh man, I couldn't wait to dig into this book. The Uncertain Saints is quickly becoming one of my favorite series. Vodka on the Rocks is fast paced and full of suspense. Lani Lynn Vale really knows how to pull you into her stories. What I love most is the humor that I can always count on no matter what the storyline is. Theres plenty of drama and oh s**t moments to keep you reading. I couldn't put this book down. Casten is so much more than I expected. He hides behind a tough exterior but hes loyal and protective of those he cares about. I just loved his interaction with his family and Koda! Tasha is a nut! You just never know what is going to come out of her mouth. I think out of all of Lanis heroines, shes one of my favorites. The banter between these two is absolutely hilarious and I cant count how many times I had to pause because I was laughing so hard. I truly enjoyed this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitched: Imperfect Love, Volume 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: After reading the synopsis, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. I was more than a little curious how this story was going to play out. I was hooked from the very beginning. Hitched is fast paced and can be easily read in a few hours. Noah is the quintessential playboy with his charismatic personality and good looks. He doesnt have to work hard to get women. Beneath all that though, you could tell how much he really cares for others. Olivia is fiesty and probably the biggest control freak EVER! I got a little annoyed with her at times, though I cant imagine how difficult it was for her to give up one of her dreams to help her family. What I can appreciate though is her independence. The need for control aside, I loved her take charge attitude. Yes, we are left with a cliffy as this is a 3 part serial and in all honesty, I saw the ending coming. I just knew things were too good to be true but overall I don't feel as though that took away from the story as a whole. Kendall Ryan did an amazing job writing this book and I look forward to reading Vol 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Tap; Author: Visit Amazon's M.N. Forgy Page; Review: I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about a female fighter. I more so hoped that certain scenarios wouldnt be glossed over since this was a romance novel. Love Tap is probably one of the best second chance romances Ive read so far this year. I absolutely loved it. MN Forgy did an amazing job. I loved how it was written with the flashbacks to when they were younger. Love Tap is fast paced and full of drama. Camden and Tate were seriously made for each other. Their love is truly an unconditional. I felt like nothing could break the bond they share, even if they were struggling to find their way. I was glad to see that Tate continued to fight for her dream, no matter what obstacles were put in front of her. She had so many reasons to walk away but she kept pushing forward. Camden definitely had his own inner demons from decisions he made but I loved that he was able to find the strength to fight for what he wanted. Their connection was unmistakeable. You couldn't help but want to root for these two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Drifter; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: Thirteen years. Thats how long its been since Kray Brooks left his his home in order to make his dream come true. He never expected the obstacles that that he faced. He never expected to lose his way. He just knew he needed to leave his old life behind. Now after so many years, hes faced with his past and he has to decide whether to continue to drift down the path hes on or turn in a new direction. Having read a few books from Kathy Coopmans. I found that The Drifter was different but in a good way. Kathy really draws you into Kray and Roris story. It started off a bit slow though it did hold my attention. Once I got through the first couple of chapters it picked up. I could really feel the emotions and the connection between Kray and Rori. I really liked Rori but she rambled a lot! I wanted to tell her to take a deep breath and calm down. Aside from that I commend her for making a way out of no way. She had so many strikes against her but she didn't give up. She kept fighting until she came out on top. Kray is fighting a lot of inner demons. I can only imagine how difficult his transition from his old life to where he is in the present was. More than that though I love his loyalty to Rori. It showed how deep his love was for her. My heart hurt for what they went through in their past but it hurt even more for Kray and what he was dealing with in the present. The Drifter was different from anything Ive read so far this year and I really enjoyed it. I look forward to reading what Kathy comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White (Black) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's T.L Smith Page; Review: 3.5 Stars I felt like Jake was definitely a puzzle left unsolved when we met him in Black and Red. Though I wasn't completely sure what to expect, I was really looking forward to reading his story. One thing I did know was that I wasn't going to get sunshine and roses when it came to Jake. Hes too mysterious for that. I did expect his story to be dark and gritty. I did get that to an extent. I thought the idea behind Jake and Addys story was great but it was a little rushed and a bit repetitive at times. Jakes broken and he embraces that pain and suffering that he was dealt. My heart hurt for him and what he went through. Im glad that we finally got to see glimpses into his past. I was really able to connect on an emotional level with him and the pain he endured. I didn't really get that connection with Addy. Her life is pretty twisted as I expect when it comes to TL Smith and I wouldnt have it any other way. I think I just needed a little more depth when it came to her character. That being said I do admire the decision she made to better herself so that she was able to move forward, putting herself first no matter how she felt when it came to her and Jakes situation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unexpected Reality; Author: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Ryan Page; Review: Life is unpredictable. It only takes a split second for the unexpected to occur. For Ridge, that second changed his entire life. This book was absolutely amazing. I must say this may be my favorite Kaylee Ryan novel to date. I was so wrapped up in Ridges story. Kaylee Ryan really pulled at my heartstrings with this one. Unexpected Reality is riveting. Just when I thought I knew how this book was going to play out, I was thrown in a completely different direction. The emotion emanating from Ridge when it came to his son was beautiful and heartfelt. The support system he had from his family and friends was something I truly admired. I loved how close they were, especially the banter between him and the supporting characters. The connection between Ridge and Kendall was unquestionable. These two were so sweet together. I loved every second of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Pants Required; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Its time for a fresh start. So as Makayla sits on an airplane ready to take off on a new adventure, she never expected to meet the hottie that just sat next to her. Or the attempt to join the Mile High Club with said hottie. So imagine her surprise when fate throws her a bone and that same hottie ends up being her new neighbor. Let the games begin. One thing is for sure, Kim Karr had me laughing from the very beginning with this one. No Pants Required is about new beginnings, taking chances, finding yourself and following your heart. Its fast paced with a few twists that I didn't see coming. The banter between Makayla and Cam was absolutely hilarious. The way the interacted with each other and built their friendship/relationship was very entertaining to say the least. Makayla is a quirky heroine with a type A personality. Even though there were times where I felt she was a bit over dramatic, I can understand why she felt the way she did. Cam is very charming and I loved his personality. He really surprised me. There was so much more depth to him than I initially expected. They are so different yet so much the same. They both have challenges that they have to face in order to better their future and it was nice to see that they were able to help each other find their way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stoned; Author: Visit Amazon's Mandi Beck Page; Review: She left. And it was all his fault. Living the dream as the lead singer of his band, Stone had it all. Until he threw away his heart, his rhythm. Willow is his music. Shes been by his side from the very beginning but now shes moved on and all he has left are the drugs that help him drown out the pain. I'll never look at a watermelon lollipop the same way after reading this book. Everything about Stoned was AMAZING. If you think you can kick back, relax and read this book, you'll be sadly mistaken. Mandi Beck had my emotions all over the place. My heart ached for Stone and Willow. Throughout all the challenges though, one thing was for sure, the love Stone has for Willow was something I could never question. Yes, he's an idiot and he made terrible decisions but the love emitting from him was a type of love that most can only dream about. I love the woman Willow became. Her strength and independence was something I really appreciated. She didn't just give in to what the world handed to her, she made a way for herself. She didn't take the easy way out but she made decisions that she could live with no matter how hard the climb or how much it hurt. I enjoyed everything about this book from start to finish. I cant wait to read what Mandi Beck comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Filthy English: (Stand-alone British Romance) (British Bad Boys); Author: Visit Amazon's Ilsa Madden-Mills Page; Review: After being dumped two weeks before her wedding, Remi takes off to London to enjoy her honeymoonalone. She never expected to find herself at a masquerade party and she definitely didn't expect to run into the one guy that broke her heart. I was really excited about reading Filthy English as soon as I read the synopsis. There were some moments where the pace was a bit slow but other than that it was pretty steady throughout. There were a few twists that I didn't see coming. I really enjoyed the main characters as well as the supporting ones. Dax is your typical playboy who can get any girl he wants. Remi is a clutz but she has a good heart. I love the how she goes out of her way to be there for her brother, Malcolm. I really enjoyed their interaction and he had me in tears from laughing so hard at a couple things he said. The cat and mouse game between Dax and Remi is definitely one for the record books. They are constantly running circles around each other but I must say the bickering was absolutely hilarious. You can tell from the very beginning that these two are hot for each other. The chemistry is unquestionable. That being said they're both broken in their own way. They have both experienced a situation that helps them understand each other better but also has them putting up barriers against one another. Overall, I thought this was a great read that keeps you laughing from start to finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (Hidden Scars) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's A.M. Myers Page; Review: 3.5 Stars He was her best friends brother. Daisy fell in love with Tucker twelve years ago yet never felt as if he saw her as more than the girl who hung out with his sister. Until he kissed her. Now things between them have changed. Except not in the way she expected. I like the idea of Collateral Damage. I love how close and supportive the characters are. Theres plenty of depth yet the story was a bit predictable when it came to Tucker and Daisy. You could really tell how much they cared about each other and their chemistry was unquestionable. I am glad that Daisy stood up for herself and what she wanted in the end. That she put herself first and decided that she deserved more. Tucker was very frustrating to say the least. He had his reasons for what he did but he's a bit selfish. Initially, it was like he didn't care that how he wanted things would effect Daisy as long as he got what he wanted. No, she didn't make the best decision when she agreed to it but it doesn't change the fact that he wanted things to be that way. That being said, I feel like the supporting characters and what happened in book one somewhat took over the story. Almost as if what Tucker and Daisy were going through was just filler to that issue. I understand that this was supposed to coincide with book one but at the same time I feel like if this is supposed to be Daisy and Tuckers story then thats who I want to read about. They are who the storys main focus should be on. I didn't really get that with this book. Since it does revolve around what happens in book one, I also understand that certain portions of that story should be highlighted or mentioned but it made it really hard for me to focus on what was going on with Daisy and Tucker. Aside from that, I thought Collateral Damage was written well. I just wish I could have gotten more out of the main characters and what they were going through.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitched: Imperfect Love Volume 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: 4.5 Stars The deed is done. They tied the knot and now Olivias new husband wants to consummate their marriage. Except that minor detail wasn't apart of her plan. I didn't think Noah could possibly get any hotter but Kendall Ryan has proved me wrong! This serial just keeps getting better and better. I love everything about it. Olivia and Noah are perfect for each other. I love how they balance each other out. The sexual tension between them is even stronger, and when they finally got together, it was explosive! The connection between them is unquestionable. And the ending, yeah so I saw that coming, but the build up to it is so intense that the bit of predictability doesnt take away from the story. I cant wait to read volume 3!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ball Peen Hammer (The Morgan Bothers) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Rowe Page; Review: A favor for a favor. All Maddy needs is a parking spot so that she can bring her car to school and in exchange she agrees to bring Dax Morgans brother Keane with her to LA. Theres just one problem though. Keane Morgan won't return her calls or texts. Then when they finally meet, he was nothing like she expected. Ball Peen Hammer is absolutely hilarious. Honestly after reading the first chapter that was in Keane's POV, I had my reservations. I didn't know if I was going to like where this story was going but I was pleasantly surprised. Keane comes off as an immature D-Bag but once I got past that I ended up really liking him. He's obnoxious but he's got a good heart under all that fluff. It was hard at first for me to wrap my head around the way that he talks as his speech is heavy on the slang but after a few chapters, I couldn't imagine him speaking any other way. The way he talks really fits his personality and Im glad that Lauren Rowe stayed true to that. The way he interacted with he supporting characters had me in tears from laughing so hard. I loved Maddy. Shes a little naive yet shes sweet and quirky. I feel like she was just the right amount of serious to balance out all that was Keane Morgan. I loved the way their friendship/relationship developed and how they grew together. Ball Peen Hammer is one of those all around entertaining, feel good reads that you just cant put down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stroked (Stroked Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan Quinn Page; Review: Hes Reese King. An Olympic medalist. The star of Paisleys dreams. Her infatuation. Her bosss boyfriend. This cant possibly end well for her but shes needs this job, and shell do or say anything to make sure she keeps it. Stroked is one of those fun reads that has you laughing from start to finish. I knew there was going to be a lot of drama after reading the synopsis and thats exactly what I got. There were a few twists though some of it was a little predictable. The connection between Reese and Paisley was instant. They were so cute together and I loved their banter and how they interacted with each other. Reese is definitely the type of guy that goes after what he wants. Paisley never stood a chance. Bellini's "personality" is definitely a lot to swallow. She's absolutely obnoxious. I seriously wanted to strangle her though I must say I thought her nicknames were hilarious. Shes the type of character that you love to hate. No matter how terrible Bellini was I was glad that Meghan Quinn stayed true to her character. She did a great job writing this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 27 Truths: Ava's Story (The Truth About Love) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's MJ Fields Page; Review: This book is amazing yet it broke my heart. Its beautifully written and full of love and heartache. MJ Fields had my emotions all over the place. Just when I thought I knew how the story was going to play out, I was thrown in a completely different direction. I was able to connect with Ava on so many levels. At first I thought she was just really naive. It really irritated me that she let certain people take advantage of her heart but then she finally blossomed. She truly grows throughout the book as she learns her truths and finds the unconditional love that she has always been hoping for. I love that this wasn't your typical romance novel with a conventional ending. Avas story is uniquely hers and so different from any other books that Ive read from MJ. There was no holding back the tears with this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Summer Games: Out of Bounds; Author: Visit Amazon's R.S. Grey Page; Review: 4.5 Stars I thought this was a great read. I loved the tug o war between Brie and Erik. Their connection was undeniable. I really liked Brie and how resilient she is. She knew exactly what she wanted to accomplish for herself and her family so she went after it, no matter what obstacles were placed in her way. Erik had a bit of a troubled past but he found a way to overcome it. He comes off as arrogant for most of the book but theres no denying how effected he is by Brie. The tension between them is strong. I enjoyed the bickering and banter between Erik and Brie. It was absolutely hilarious. The love/hate relationship between them is intense! There was never a dull moment with this book. I really enjoyed RS Greys writing and I look forward to reading what she comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oxygen Deprived (The Kiglore Fire Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: 4.5 Stars If Drew has learned anything, its that women are crazy and most of them hide it really well behind their good looks. Hes done with relationships. Hes over the crazies. Except fate had another plan for him. Oxygen Deprived is one of those playful, all around entertaining reads with a few twists and a lot of drama. This book is absolutely hilarious! Lani Lynn Vale never fails to have me laughing until my stomach hurts. Drew and Aspen are perfect for each other. The tension between them is magnetic. Aspen is freaking insane and I love all of her crazy antics. I cant say that I blame her for what she did in order to receive that ankle monitor and maybe that means Ive got a little crazy in me as well. Honestly, Drew is just an all around sweetheart. I admired the way he handled his ex-wife when it came to their personal matters. It showed his patience even when he wanted to lose his temper. He really does know how to attract the crazies. The banter between Drew and Aspen is hysterical. I just couldn't get enough of these two. I cant wait to read the next book in the series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Work; Author: Visit Amazon's Chelle Bliss Page; Review: 4.5 Stars I thought Dirty Work was a great read. This book is hot! Hands down theres no other way to describe it. Theres plenty of tension between Reagan and Jude throughout the whole book. Theyre complete opposites yet they have so much in common. The push and pull between them is intense. Reagan is strong and independent, which I loved. She knew what she wanted out of life and she went for it, no matter the obstacles placed in her way. You can tell how passionate Jude is about what he believes in. He also went after what he wanted and didn't care what anyone thought about his actions. These two were explosive together! I loved the cat and mouse game that they played. Even more so the bickering between them was comical. With plenty of humor and a few twists, Dirty Work is just one of those reads that you cant put down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitched (Imperfect Love) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: 4.5 Stars He did it. Owen fell in love with his fake wife. The only problem is that he broke her trust. He has to win her back though. Theres no question about it. Wow! What an ending to this serial. Hitched Volume 3 is just as intense as the first two. After the way Volume 2 ended, I couldn't wait to start this one. Olivia definitely made Noah pay for his mistakes. It only continued to show how strongly he felt for her though. I loved that he kept fighting for her even if he didn't always make the best decision in that regard. Olivia really grew in this story. She finally let loose and took a step out on faith to find her happiness. She finally took a step back and thought about what was best for her, not for the company that she was trying to save. Olivia and Noah really balance each other out. Even when they're upset with each other, theres no doubting the connection between them. I loved how this serial ended and I look forward to the next book that Kendall Ryan comes out with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eight-Second Ride (Willow Bay Stables) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Jolin Page; Review: 4.5 Stars I absolutely loved this book. Eight-Second Ride is heartfelt and engaging. The connection between Rayne and Owen was undeniable. I loved how they bantered with each other. Owen really knows how to make a woman want him. Persistence is definitely one of his strong suits. Hes charming and has a really good heart. I liked how Rayne made a way for herself even after all that she went through but she annoyed me a bit. She was a bit overdramatic at times and it was frustrating. I get why she was so upset but she cant exactly expect people to read her mind especially when she wasn't very forthcoming with personal information. Aside from that I thought the story was written very well. Anne Jolin draws you into their story. I loved how Owen interacted with his sisters and Ryley. It showed how loving and protective he was. Even though she tried to deny it, I felt like deep down Rayne knew how perfect he was for her from the very beginning. I loved how this story unfolded and I look forward to reading what Anne Jolin comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hard Rules: A Dirty Money Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: That sinking feeling that you get when there's 19 minutes left in a book and you know there's no way all the issues you've been reading about can get solved in that amount of time. Only to then get slapped in the face with an ending so intense that you scream because dang it you want to know what's going to happen! Alas, this book ends in a cliffy and that fact just about broke my heart. You've been warned. Hard Rules is gripping from start to finish. I was so engrossed in this book that I could not put it down. The confidence that Shane exudes is intoxicating! He comes off as a bit arrogant with his take charge attitude but it only makes him more alluring. Emily is a bit of a mystery. Theres so many levels to her that we haven't cracked into yet. You can tell she wants her independence yet something is holding her back. She's hiding but from what or who exactly, is the question. One thing that is blatantly obvious though is her feelings for Shane and his for her. These two are explosive together. Theres no denying the connection between them. Hard Rules is suspenseful, engaging and fast paced. I loved everything about this book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gun Runner (Mafia Made); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Hildreth Page; Review: 4.5 Stars The Gun Runner is fast paced, suspenseful and gritty. This was my first time reading Scott Hildreth but it certainly won't be the last. I thought this book was very written well. Scott really draws you into Terra and Michaels story. One word to describe Terra is feisty. Shes got a mouth on her. Id like to say shes independent but shes really not. She has life handed to her and doesnt have to lift a finger in order to get what she wants. Shes over dramatic at times and tended to overreact to situations which got a bit annoying. Michael may not have the most conventional job but you can tell that deep down hes got a good heart. He didn't let his past define him. He found a way to play the cards that he was dealt and made his own rules. I loved Michael but honestly Cap was my favorite! He was absolutely hilarious and I can only hope that he gets his own story down the line. The Gun Runner was an all around entertaining read. I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to book 2 of Michael and Terras story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matchmaker's Replacement (Wingmen Inc.); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Van Dyken Page; Review: The Matchmakers Replacement is a refreshing, witty read that keeps you wanting more. This book was absolutely hilarious. Rachel Van Dyken really knows how to draw you into a story. Lex comes off as a complete jerk. I couldn't believe some of the things that he said to Gabi. It made me want to hate him but then hed go and do something to help her and it showed how sweet he could really be. I liked Gabi. She was spunky and gave as good as she got when it came to dealing with Lex. I admired her independence and the sacrifices that she made in order to help her family. Overall, I thought this was a great read and I look forward to reading more from Rachel in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Change Rein (Willow Bay Stables) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Jolin Page; Review: Change Rein is a quick read with a few twists. Branson knew what he wanted and went after it even though he kind of went to the extreme to do so. I commend him for putting forth the effort though. At first I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about London. I thought she was going to be one of those heroines that were completely full of themselves but she surprised me. I loved how close knit her family was and how open they were with each other. I really like Anne Jolins writing style. I thought the story flowed very well and kept my attention throughout. I look forward to reading what she comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Weathered Love (The Prick Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracie Redmond Page; Review: Weathered Love is just one of those humorous, yet heartfelt stories that keeps you wanting more. I loved the support that the prick gang had for each other, no matter what they were going through individually. They stood up for each other and they had each others back from start to finish. This is a really tight knit group of friends that made me reminisce about all of my friends that I went to college with and I loved that about this book. I loved that Jessica took a chance and went after her dreams even though she didn't really have the means to do so. Cameron is messed up and I still wasn't sure about him but you could really see how he grew throughout the book. There was plenty of depth to the characters and the story which made it more realistic. The pace was a bit slow in the beginning and there were parts in the story that were predictable as well as repetitive, but overall I thought this was an entertaining read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caught in the Flames; Author: Visit Amazon's Kacey Shea Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Caught in the Flames is different from any other book that Kacey Shea has written. You can really tell how much her writing has grown since her debut novel. It starts off a bit slow but the pace picks up. There was plenty of drama, humor, as well as a few heartfelt moments. Callie is quirky and independent but shes naive. There were so many times where I just wanted to shake some sense into her. I couldn't believe she was falling for some of the crap that she was falling for. I also couldn't believe that I was supposed to like this hero. Chase is an a**. There, I said it! But Kacey threw me for a loop. Things happened and Im so glad they did. Theres some twists that caught me completely off guard which made this book pretty awesome! I especially enjoyed the supporting characters. Kiki was my absolute favorite! I loved everything about her and the relationship she built with Callie. Overall, I thought this was a great read and I look forward to reading what Kacey Shea comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie (I Like Big Dragons Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: 4.5 Stars I love Paranormal Romance so I couldn't wait to read this. I thought this was a pretty good book for Lanis first paranormal romance. I love her writing style and I thought this book was written really well. I loved the idea of dragon riders instead dragon shifters. It kind of reminded me of Game of Thrones in that sense. I loved the relationship between Keifer and Declan, and how they were connected to each other. Blythe was fun and a bit quirky. I liked that she stood up for herself and didn't just give in to all of Keifers demands. I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie is fast paced with a good bit of action to keep things exciting. This isn't a typical dark/gritty paranormal romance book. Its humorous and pretty light hearted. If youve never read PNR before, this is a good book to start with. I think this was a great start to this series and Im excited to see where it goes from here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sex Education of M.E.; Author: Visit Amazon's L.B. Dunbar Page; Review: 4.5 Stars I loved this book. It was different in the sense that I really don't read books where the main characters are over 40 but Im really glad I took a chance on this one. The story was very well written and it flowed from start to finish. I loved how Emme stepped out of her shell and did something for herself for once. She really grew throughout the book. Though at times, she just seemed too timid and gave in too easily. I really wanted her to take charge and make Merek work for it a little bit during moments where I felt things were getting more serious between them. I wasn't sure how I felt about Merek at the beginning and throughout parts of the story though he did grow on me towards the end of the book. He had a lot of secrets, some that I saw coming but others that truly took me by surprise. I think deep down he had a good heart but he was just lost and needed to find his way. Overall though I truly enjoyed this book and I look forward to what LB Dunbar comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seal of Solomon (Journeyman) (Volume 2); Author: Mr. Golden Czermak; Review: I really liked the world that Golden has created. Seal of Solomon is action packed and engaging. Some parts were still kind of difficult to follow but I felt the story flowed a lot better than the first book. There were a few twists that caught me off guard. I couldn't believe those things even took place. Im not sure that Im okay with the resolution to those situations either but it made for a more dramatic story. The one thing I loved the most is that we got a lot more Joey in this book! Theres a lot of depth to this story but one thing Ive noticed is that the romance type scenes are a bit rushed. No, Im not saying that there needs to be a whole lot of sex and feelings or even a lot of detail when it come said sex or feelings, I prefer to have more action when it comes to PNR. Im saying that when those parts do come up in the story, its almost like its thrown in there just to have a romance factor. There isn't much to it at all and makes what the characters feel for each other less believable. Id almost prefer to read the book without it. Theres so much detail to the story that I don't feel the extra is needed. Golden does a great job pulling you into this world that hes built. I loved the direction Seal of Solomon went in and I look forward to reading the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Judgment; Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan March Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Bad Judgment is humorous, fast paced and engaging. I couldn't get enough of this book. The connection between Justine and Ryker is undeniable from the very beginning. I liked how persistent Ryker was. He knew what he wanted and he went after it, but not in the creepy kind of way. He saw something in Justine that he knew he couldn't pass up and he didn't give up on her no matter how many times she denied him. I loved how resilient Justine is. Life kept handing her lemons and she did everything she could to make lemonade. Even if it meant finding work in a place that is unconventional for her. The banter between these two was nothing but entertaining and I thought Meghan March did an awesome job writing this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Can Play (Alphachat.com) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Ashley Page; Review: 3.5 Stars I really like the idea of this series. Its different and not your typical male entertainer type story. Theres plenty of humor and I enjoyed the banter between Blaze and Karma. Blaze is seriously persistent when it comes to what he wants and there was no doubting how badly he wanted Karma. Karma was a little irritating and a little irrational at times. I understood her fears initially but once we got past the midway point and the same thing was still happening, I was over it. Shes independent and I can admire that but I wish she would have just faced some of those fears more head on instead of running when it got too real for her. The physical connection between these two was hot. Theres no doubting that at all. Theres plenty of steam in this book. That being said I had a hard time feeling the emotional connection between the two. I feel like it was a bit one sided. Overall though, I thought this was a playful, quick read that keeps you wanting more of the men from the Alpha House.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stripped Down; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Hart Page; Review: I knew I had to read this book after reading the synopsis as I was quite curious as to how it was going to play out. It flowed from start to finish and it was written well. The whirlwind that was Cassie and Beck was intense to say the least. The connection between these two was undeniable. I admire Cassie for doing what she felt she had to do to take care of her family. Ciara was the cutest and I loved the interaction between them. Cassie was a bit frustrating at times though when it came to Beck. So yeah, hes a bit arrogant and stubborn but you could tell how much he wanted her, no matter how unconventional their joining was in the beginning. Her reservations weren't unwarranted in the at first but the more she pushed the more annoyed I became. There was no denying the lengths Beck was willing to go to in order to get what he wanted. If anything, he was persistent. Though some parts were predictable, I didn't feel as though it took away from the story as a whole. There was plenty of humor and a few heartfelt moments. I enjoyed the banter between Beck and Cassie as well as the silliness between the two of them and Ciara. Overall, I thought this was an entertaining read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Apple (The Uncertain Saints MC) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: Lani Lynn Vale never fails to write a book that has you laughing from start to finish. Bad Apple is another lighthearted yet humor story that keeps you wanting more. Ever since we first met Apple in this series, I couldn't wait to finally read his story and I was not disappointed. My heart hurt for some of the things that Apple went through. Though I must say he was frustrating in this book. Hes so closed off at times and I couldn't believe how he separated himself from Kitt during a time I felt she needed him the most. Kitt is fiery and I loved that about her. She had some struggles of her own and I absolutely hated what she had to go through but shes tough. I liked how she didn't take any crap from Beck or Ridley for that matter. She was exactly what Apple needed and I just loved their banter. I thought this was an all around entertaining read and I look forward to reading what Lani comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost In Rewind (Audio Fools) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Tali Alexander Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Oh Jeffery...I knew it was going to be hard hearing his side of the story. Especially after reading what happened in book 2. To me, he was selfish and deserved everything that was coming to him. He deserved to hurt the way that he did. He deserved the backlash that he received due to his choices. That being said after my frustration with him subsided, I just felt bad for him. He really thought he was doing the right thing even though he was hurting the people that mattered to him the most. I cant sit here and say that Im okay with the choices he made and the reasoning why he made them because to me there is no excuse, but I feel like he really grew throughout the book when he finally started to take responsibility for his actions. He opened his eyes and realized that he couldn't blame others for his mistakes. Lost in Rewind was nicely written. Tali Alexander really draws you into the story. No matter how frustrated I was with the characters, I couldn't put this book down. I had to know what happened next as more twists were thrown our way. This might be my favorite book of the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wide Open Spaces; Author: Visit Amazon's Aurora Rose Reynolds Page; Review: Though for me the ending was predictable, I thought this was a good read. Its engaging from the very beginning. Wide Open Spaces is heartfelt and filled with humor. I was able to connect with Zach and Shelbys story. Aurora Rose Reynolds truly draws you in and I couldn't help but root for these two. After the decisions that were made in their past and I enjoyed watching their growth as they fought to find their way back to each other. Even with the hurtles that were placed in front of them, Zach never gave up on Shelby. I loved his persistence when it came to him getting her back. I understood Shelbys fears when it came to Zach but Im glad that she didn't let that stop her from the happiness that they both deserved after the trials they faced. There was a bit of drama though not enough in my opinion. I wish there was more depth when it came to the issues they faced. The villains weren't really a big problem. Things were solved (or not solved) so easily or just became a non-issue. Aside from that and the aforementioned predictability at the end, I really enjoyed this story and I look forward to reading book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Diablo; Author: Visit Amazon's M Robinson Page; Review: M Robinson is known for the angst in her books and she did not let you down in El Diablo. She is an amazing writer, especially when it comes to the build up. She keeps you engaged from start to finish with the perfect amount of suspense to keep you wondering what is going to happen next. Alejandro is the type of man that you hate but cant help but love at the same time. Hes arrogant and ruthless but he loves hard and protects what belongs to him, no question. There were a couple parts of the book pertaining to Crave Me that shocked me. I didn't expect Alejandro to be the cause of what happened there, though I cant say Im surprised. That being saidI knew itI freaking KNEW it. I didn't want that specific mystery surrounding Lexis family to be true but deep down I knew it. I wanted to be wrong. I wanted Alejandro to be wrong but he wasn't and it pissed me off! I was so disappointed in that fact. Overall though, I thought this was a great read. El Diablo was everything I thought it would be and more. I cant wait to read what M Robinson comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viewing Room: A Society X Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's L.P. Dover Page; Review: 4.5 Stars I really like this series especially because of how different it is. I like the aspect of Society X and what it has to offer. That being said Viewing Room definitely showed us a new side to this club. Yes, we got to see what happens in a different private room but we also got to see the potential downside to what Society X has made possible. Even if it wasn't intentional. Not even some of the people who are the closest to this club really thought about what could possibly happen behind its closed doors and anonymity. Which brings me to Hunter. I loved him. He had some hardships but hes driven and will do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals. I loved the parts about him and his grandmother though we didn't get a whole lot of those scenes, it truly showed who he is as a person and how good his heart is. I also really liked Kennedy from the very beginning. I don't often find books where I like both characters from the start, not to say they're both perfect because they arent. I like where she is in her life at the moment of the book. I like that shes ready to start fresh and is going in head first. Yes, she has her fears and reservations but she didn't let that keep her from experiencing new things. Viewing Room is engaging from the very beginning, and the connection between Hunter and Kennedy is undeniable. Its fast paced with just enough drama to keep you turning pages. I look forward to reading book 3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostile Workplace: A Breaking the Rules Novel (Breaking the Rules Series); Author: Visit Amazon's A.M. Madden Page; Review: I loved this book. This isn't your typical office romance. Hostile Workplace was very well written. AM Maddens writing gets better with each book. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about Sam, especially in the beginning but he grew on me. I love how supportive the Stanton family is and even though they clearly didn't mind their own business very well, you could tell how much they wanted Sam to find his happiness. I could understand Lydias reasonings for her actions. Though I wish she would have had more of open mind to Sams side of the story. She had a right to her reservations but she was so closed off, she couldn't see what was right in front of her. There was no question when it came to the connection between Sam and Lydia. The tension was undeniable. I couldn't help but root for these two. Hostile Workplace is fast paced with plenty of humor. Liam pretty much had me in tears from laughing at some of his antics. Some parts were predictable but there were quite a few twists that I didn't see coming. There was never a dull moment and AM Madden kept me wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Junkie (Broken Doll) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Heather C Leigh Page; Review: This was my first time reading Heather C Leigh but it will not be the last. I thought Junkie was written very well. This is a dark read with some twists. Junkie is intense and I was really drawn into Miri and Jags story. I will never personally understand the things that Miri was willing to do for a fix so it was hard for me to connect with her on that front, but I was able to feel the emotions that emitted from her through Heather C Leighs writing. Even though Miri comes off as vulnerable for most of the book, she did have her spurts where she stood up for herself no matter what Jag threw her way. Im kind of conflicted when it comes to Jag. Its not that I don't like his character because I do but I feel as though he was harder, in the beginning of the book. His drug lord demeanor was easier to believe but as the story continued it just wasn't as believable. I guess the best way to explain is that I didn't feel like his demeanor was consistent throughout. He came off as less stern (I guess may be the best way to describe it). Aside from that I thought this was an engaging read and after that cliffy, I look forward to reading the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Retrieval (The Retrieval Duet) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Aly Martinez Page; Review: Retrieval is all consuming. I could not put this book down once I started! This was an absolute page turner. The love between Elisabeth and Roman is one most can only ever dream of. Theres no denying that their love is an everlasting kind of love that doesnt weaken over time, no matter what they are faced with. The whirlwind that was Roman, Elisabeth and Clare was intense to say the least. Roman is persistent. There was no doubt in his mind that he wanted his wife and family back together and he did everything in his disposal to make it happen. My heart hurt for Elisabeth and what she went through. I could never imagine that sort of pain so I really wanted her to get her happily ever after. And don't get me started on Clare. Shes so selfless. Doing whatever she could to take care of her family even when she was vulnerable herself. It was easy to figure out who Clare's hero was (or is going to be) but even then it didn't take away from the story, it made it even better. I was so excited at the end when I realized that it in fact was him. This book had my heart pounding and my adrenaline pumping. It was everything that I love about a book. I can't wait to read Transfer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilder; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Yarros Page; Review: This is my first time reading Rebecca Yarros and theres no way that itll be my last. I loved her writing style. Wilder is a fun read that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Theres a little suspense with an awesome build up to reveal a plot twist that caught me off guard. Even when I thought I knew what was going to happen, I was thrown in a different direction. Wilder is fast paced, action packed and I found the story to be very unique. I loved everything about Paxton and Leah. I loved the growth between them as the story unfolded. They both learned a thing or two about love and tackling their fears, whether it was emotional or physical. I thought they were a perfect fit for each other. You could truly feel the emotion that emitted from these characters. I really enjoyed this book and I cant wait to read the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blended: A Redemption Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sasha Brümmer Page; Review: Ive read previous books that Sasha Brummer co-wrote so I was really excited when I found out she would be writing her first solo novel. Blended is engaging with a very unique storyline. I thought it was well written. Hadley and Wade are quite a pair. These two seriously gave me whiplash. Wade seemed like a smart man so I had a hard time understanding why he stayed in that situation with Hadley after witnessing that certain side of her when they first started talking. Then as the story continued it was easy to see how much he truly cared for her and her well being. Hadley really grew throughout the book though I wish she would have confronted her issues more instead of running as soon as things got difficult. You couldn't deny her vulnerability and the internal struggles that she was fighting. It made for a very frustrating heroine but she eventually found her way. I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to what Sasha comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Player; Author: Visit Amazon's Stacey Lynn Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Dirty Player is fast paced and full of drama. Oliver is demanding and possessive. Hes also got quite a dirty mouth. He comes off as really arrogant and cocky so I wasn't really sure if I was going to like him but he surprised me. I loved how Shannon sacrificed so much to help support her family. It showed how selfless she is. The interaction between her and her brother was really sweet and you could tell how much they loved each other. Theres no denying the connection between Oliver and Shannon. From the very beginning, I knew the chemistry between them was going to be electric. There were certain parts of the story that were a bit predictable but overall I thought this was an entertaining read. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fastball (Wilde Players Dirty Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Terri E. Laine Page; Review: I enjoyed the last collaboration that I read by these two authors so I was really excited when I saw that they had another release. There were many things that I liked about the story though I felt like it fell short in some areas. Ryder and Gina are hot together! Theres no doubt that they had serious chemistry. There banter was entertaining and I loved the nicknames that they gave each other. Ryder was persistent when it came to Gina, even when he wasn't sure where things stood with her. You could really tell how much he cared for her. I really liked the relationship that Ryder has with his family. The interaction between him and his sister was hilarious. I thought Gina was the perfect mix of strong and vulnerable. Though she had her fears, for the most part, she didn't let her past hold her back. That being said, I felt like the story was rushed and parts of it were glossed over. There wasn't a lot of depth to the story which kept me from really being able to connect with it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silent Waters (The Element); Author: Brittainy C Cherry; Review: This story had me absolutely speechless. The Silent Waters is all consuming. It is beautifully written. Brittainy C Cherry drew so many different emotions out of me from the very beginning. My heart hurt for Maggie and the challenges she faced. No child should ever have to experience what she went through. She was vulnerable to her demons but she eventually found her strength to overcome. I loved her relationship with Brooks. The way they interacted as they aged was so sweet and I admire Brooks for being there for her every step of the way. Being the anchor she needed to pull through her storm and to keep her from drowning. There was no denying the bond between them. They always found a way back to each other. Their love is everlasting. I was entranced in Maggie and Brooks story from the first page to the last. More than that though I loved the message that the Brittainy wanted to bring awareness to. This is definitely one of my favorite reads of 2016. You do not want to pass up this book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jagger (Broken Doll) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Heather C Leigh Page; Review: I was looking forward to reading Jagger after the way Junkie ended. Miri showed how strong she could be as she dealt with the obstacles that were placed in her way. I was glad to see how much Miri grew since book one. She wasn't as vulnerable and I like that she didn't give up when things got difficult. I was hoping to see a more consistent Jagger when it came to his drug lord demeanor compared to how he was in book one and it did get better, but there were moments where he just wasn't believable. I was hoping that this installment would bring just as much intensity as Junkie did. It started off really well but soon the story started to drag and wasn't as engaging as I thought it would be. There were some parts that grabbed my attention but for the most part I just couldn't get into it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stroked Long (The Stroked Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan Quinn Page; Review: First of all. Ruby is so freaking quirky and I love it!! She really made this book for me. The things that come out of her mouth is out of this world and had me in tears from laughing so hard. Of all the things I thought Bodi could have been dealing with after meeting him in Stroked, this was not it. Im glad that Meghan Quinn made him so imperfect in a sense as it made Bodi more endearing to me. His obstacles throughout the story made his character more realistic, and I was able to connect with him and what he was going through. Stroked Long was very well written and I love that Meghan Quinn brought awareness to something that most don't think about on a regular basis. This was my favorite of the series so far!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Transfer (The Retrieval Duet) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Aly Martinez Page; Review: Transfer picks up where Retrieval left off and I was not disappointed. As with book one, the build up was intense and kept me wanting more. There were a few twists though the DNA results didn't surprise me one bit. You cant deny the connection between Heath and Clare. I loved how Heath did everything possible in order to take care of Clare, no matter what it cost him. I thought that some of Clares choices were questionable. I like that she got redemption but the way that she got that redemption just seemed too easy. The build up was so good up to that point that I just expected that part of the story to be explosive. I wanted a bit more for that portion of the book. I also liked the way that the story ended, but deep down I cant help but want a different outcome for Tessa. Aside from that I really enjoyed this duet. Aly Martinez did an amazing job writing these two stories and I look forward to her next book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Letter Word (Dirty Deeds); Author: J. Daniels (author); Review: J Daniels never fails to write a well written story. Four Letter Word has is humorous yet gives you the feels! I loved the idea behind the story. Brian and Sydney are quite the duo. First of all, the way that they met was epic and I could totally see my friends or myself doing the same thing. This made the story seem more realistic. Brian is charming and I loved how he used his four letter word. I thought he was way too hard on himself but I understood his grief. Its hard witnessing something like that and not feel a little bit of guilt. I admire that he did everything in his power to help even if it was a little unconventional. Sydney cried A LOT. I feel like she cried almost every chapter if not every chapter and it got a bit annoying. I understand she was in a vulnerable position but even when she was happy she started crying. Aside from that I hated what happened to her at the beginning of the book. I couldn't imagine what that feels like. I loved the bond between her and Tori. Its great to have a friend that supports you no matter what. Overall, I enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading the next one that J Daniels releases.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Controlled Burn (The Kilgore Fire Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: I think Controlled Burn is my favorite of the series. I could not wait to finally get PDs story and Lani Lynn Vale did not let me down. Its fast paced with a little suspense. July is so freaking stubborn but I love that she stands up for herself. Dean (PD) is everything I expected and more. I wasn't very happy about some of his decision making but you cant help but love him. The banter between these two is absolutely hilarious. The last half of the book was insane and I wish we could have gotten more depth into what July went through, but other than that I really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Empire (The Syndicate) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: I must say Im kind of sad that this series has ended. I really enjoyed this ride that Kathy Coopmans has taken us on. I thought the way that she wrote Empire was an awesome way to wrap up the series. I loved that it was in Calla and Roans POV. What better way to end the series than with the main couples that we started with? Empire is fast paced and suspenseful. Roan has a lot to carry on his shoulders but he doesnt have to do it alone. He has such a strong and loyal support group. Even when he had to make choices that everyone didn't agree with they stood by him. Im so proud of Calla and how far shes come. She truly showed her inner strength and how much shes grown since book one in this series. I was really able to connect with the characters and you could feel the emotions that they were each going through. It was hard to read the parts with Cain and how much he was hurting after certain decisions were made. My heart hurt for him but you could tell how much he truly loves Calla. The story flowed well from start to finish and there were a few twists to keep you guessing. Kathy did an amazing job with this one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Immortal Envy (Immortal Obsessions) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A. D. Justice Page; Review: Immortal Envy has so much potential. I think AD Justice had a great idea when it comes to this story and how it would play out. I liked the fact that there was paranormal with a historical twist to the story. I love paranormal romance so I was looking forward to reading this book as I enjoy AD Justice's writing. I thought it was a really good start for her first PNR but I was just left needing a little more. I found myself comparing this book to certain other paranormal books that Ive read as some aspects seemed a bit too similar. There are certain places where we're told about what happens more than we get to experience what happens which took away from the story for me. Like with what happened to Alea in the park or with Slade in the mountains for example. This made it seem as though the story was rushed or lacked depth. I just felt disconnected with certain parts of the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fix Up; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: FINALLY! I fell in love with Sterling in the Imperfect Love series and I was so excited when I found out he was getting his own story. There is so much more than what meets the eye when it comes to Sterling. He didn't have the best examples so I could see why he was stuck in his player ways. He truly grew throughout the story and opened up his mind to what love could be. There was no doubting the connection between him and Camryn. These two are HOT together! Camryns ex definitely played her but Im glad that she didn't allow what he did to stop her from believing in true love. The story flows from start to finish and its very well written. I always enjoy Kendall Ryans writing style. I do wish the reason they were working together was different though. It was too similar to Hitched in my opinion. It would have been nice to have a different spin on how these two ended up together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tonic; Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Hart Page; Review: First, I must say that I love that we got a little glimpse of Tricky in this book. Secondly, I LOVE Joel! Hes all alpha yet has a sweet side and I just couldn't get enough of him. I love how Annika was willing to do so much to support her family. I loved her relationship with Roxy. They were absolutely hilarious. Annika is driven and independent, yet stubborn. Putting her and Joel together in the same room ignited this undeniable flame. Their chemistry is electric and the cat and mouse game they played in the beginning was intense but humorous. Both characters grew in their own way throughout the book, whether it was coming to terms with their past or opening themselves up to the possibility of something different and new. I thought the story flowed well from start to finish and was written very well. I loved the idea and setting of it. Staci Hart never fails to write a book that keeps you engaged from the beginning. I cant wait to read what she comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Love Letter to Whiskey; Author: Visit Amazon's Kandi Steiner Page; Review: This was my first time reading Kandi Steiner and honestly, Ive found a new favorite author! Holy cow this book..I'm freaking speechless. A Love Letter to Whiskey is engaging and was written so well. I could easily connect with the characters and what they were going through. I had a really hard time putting it down. Ive never read a book with characters that are so aggravating yet I love them all the same. Brecks and Jamie are toxic and I ended up not wanting them together at certain points in the book but at the same time I did. Yet even though they were toxic, they were also perfect for each other. They meshed so well together and their chemistry was undeniable. I didn't agree with a lot of the decisions they made and I couldn't help but feel like it was best that they didn't work things out. I don't think Ive ever read a book where Id be happy if the main characters didn't end up together and still enjoy it as much as I enjoyed this book. This is definitely one of my favorite reads of 2016.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Rush (Club Altura Romance) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kym Grosso Page; Review: Lars is definitely persistent when it comes to what he wants. There was no stopping him when it came to Braelynn. Braelynn was really hard to trust in the beginning, there was too much that was unknown. I did however admire her strength and resiliency when it came to proving she had nothing to do with what happened. These two were explosive together. There was no denying the chemistry between them. Im glad that Lars didn't give up on her even with all the secrets surrounding them. Wicked Rush was fast paced with a little suspense. There was plenty of depth in the plot and it flowed well. There were also a few twists to keep you on your toes. But, OMG, the epilogue! That is all I will say about that. Im so glad it ended the way it did. I was too afraid to hope any differently. I look forward to Kym Grossos next release.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Going Down Fast (Billionaire Bad Boys) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Carly Phillips Page; Review: I seriously could never imagine going through what Maxie went through. She didn't give up or give in to every obstacle thrown her way and that seriously showed how strong she is. I loved that she wanted to stand on her own two feet. Lucas had a troubled past but he made the best of it. No matter what his parents or brother put him through, he found a way to push forward. You could really feel how much Lucas and Maxie cared for each other. Going Down Fast has a little suspense and its fast paced. There wasn't a whole lot of depth though. I feel like the main problem was solved way too easily. I liked the characters but for the most part it was hard to get into the plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 27 Lies: Luke's story (The Truth About Love) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's MJ Fields Page; Review: I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this book knowing wed finally get Lukes side to the story and knowing how he treated Ava in 27 Truths. I was team Thomas and Ava in that book even though I didn't totally agree with some choices that were made. 27 Lies has given me a change of heart. Getting Lukes side of the story and understanding why he did what he did, doesnt make what he did okay, but it definitely shined a light on a lot of misconceptions. It brought to light many things about Thomas, whether right or wrong, that I had a hard time reading because I didn't want to think negatively about him. Luke had every right to be pissed at Ava for what she kept from him. I was pleasantly surprised though that he held it together and kept his temper in check. That he focused more on what was important in their situation. Ava really aggravated me. Not that she didn't aggravate me a bit in book one but I had a harder time with her in 27 Lies. She came off as really selfish. I get why she did it but that still didn't make it right. I can understand that certain circumstances can change people but I cant help but feel like what she did wasn't fair, not only to her kids, but to the people that love her the most. 27 Lies brought out so many different emotions. I connected so much with this book, with the 27 lies and the chapter titles that speak volumes not only to what these characters were going through but what I went through in my past as well. MJ Fields did an amazing job writing this book and this may just be my favorite series that she has written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragons Need Love, Too (I Love Big Dragons Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: Dragons Need Love, Too was a great installment to the I Like Big Dragons Series. We got to see a different side of Nikolai and I loved it. Hes still broody but his actions truly showed how much he cared about Brooklyn. I felt bad for Brooklyn considering what she went through but at the end of the day it showed her strength. She was basically thrown into this world without knowing but she took it a lot better than I probably would have. I thought this story was fast paced, filled with plenty of humor and there were a few twists that really gets your heart pumping. The ending had me nervous and I didn't want to believe what happened at all. I look forward to reading book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plowed; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristen Luciani Page; Review: I thought Plowed had a lot of potential. The initial chase between Daxton and Sara was entertaining and humorous. Theres a little mystery around Sara that you cant help but want to solve. My heart hurt for Dax and what he went through when it came to his brother. I admired him for the positive he did do when no one was watching. Seeing that side of Dax made me love him. The story started off really well but by the halfway mark, I started getting annoyed with the characters and the story. It became predictable and you could tell who the villain was before they were even revealed. Aside from that there were a couple of twists that did peak my interest which is what kept me reading. This ended up being just an okay read for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty (Raw Family) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Belle Aurora Page; Review: Im not even sure where to begin when it comes to this book. Belle Aurora seriously takes you on a rollercoaster ride. Dirty is about love, betrayal, money and power. It is dark, intense and twisted from start to finish. There is so much going on in this book that it keeps your mind racing. Just when I thought things couldn't possibly get any worse for Alejandra, something else would happen. I felt so bad for her and my heart ached when reading what she went through. Julius is well Julius. What you see is what you get and even when he showed his softer side, he was still the brooding man that you cant help but love. Some of the characters really surprised me. Loyalty seemed to have a different meaning for some compared to others. I was left with so many questions after reading this book. I never could have imagined it ending the way that it did. Dirty was very well written and I look forward to reading the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. President; Author: Visit Amazon's Katy Evans Page; Review: Freaking A, Katy Evans, you're KILLING ME! Mr President really got my adrenaline pumping. I loved everything about this book. The intensity, the fast pace, the SCANDAL!! Yes, I loved it! Okay, so using the term scandal may be a bit overdramatic but regardless, this book was a great, entertaining read. I loved the plot, the characters and the story was just written really well. Charlotte is a bit naive if Im being honest but it isn't really her fault. Shes clearly lived a sheltered life. I do commend her for wanting to find her independence and make her own decisions. Id vote for Hamilton! Matt is just everything that you love when it comes to an alpha male. He is a bit selfish when it comes to Charlotte but theres no denying the way he feels about her. The chemistry between them is explosive and I loved the interaction between them. I also loved the way they found their way back to each other after so many years. The ending though seriously took me by surprise. I was NOT expecting this book to end on a cliff hanger. Usually I can see it coming but I was so engrossed in this story that I wasn't paying attention to the fact that I was on the last page until it was too late. I was gutted to say the least. And now, Ill be impatiently waiting for the next book, because I cant wait to read more of Matt and Charlottes story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beard Science (Winston Brothers Book 3) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Penny Reid Page; Review: This is a highly entertaining read. Im pretty sure I laughed the entire time I read. The characters are so quirky and unique. I loved the Winston family dynamic and how they supported each other. Though I will say the Jennifers parents are absolutely vile. I was happy when she found her backbone and started standing up for herself. No one should have to go through what she went through with her parents. Jennifer was sheltered but she didn't let that hold her back from finding her way, even if she did have a little help. I love the way Cletus mind works and the things that he would say pretty much had me in tears. He truly stole the show in this book. I thought Beard Science was a very unique story, and I also loved how Jennifer and Cletus came to be together. From start to finish, I just couldn't get enough of these two. The writing was great and there is plenty of depth to the story. I look forward to reading what Penny Reid comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Mother (The Uncertain Saints MC) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: Finally!! I think Ridleys story was the most anticipated for me because for one I didn't really like him when we were first introduced to him at the beginning of the series. I questioned a few times how much I really liked him in Dirty Mother based on decisions he made but at the end of the day, hes Ridley and I wouldnt change that. Hes been through a lot with his family and those trials have hardened him. It was nice to see the softer side of him though. You can tell he cares deeply for his family. My heart really ached for Freya. Shes been through a lot as well and things just don't seem to get better for her no matter what she does. She had some really immature moments that made me question her sanity but aside from that I liked her character. The story was fast paced and had plenty of depth. I had a hard time putting this one down. As always, Lani Lynn Vale has written another great read with a little suspense and plenty of humor. I look forward to what she releases next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rein In (Willow Bay Stables) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Jolin Page; Review: I must say this is my absolute favorite book of the series. Rein In is fast paced with some drama, but it also had plenty of humor. I love Aurora because its so easy to connect with her and what she went through. I liked that she was so different from her siblings. It made her unique. The fact that she had a big heart made her more genuine. Rhys is poetic. I loved his words and the way he spoke so sweetly to Aurora. I wasn't expecting that from him. I found his inexperience to be charming which made me like him even more. Overall, I thought this was an entertaining read and I look forward to reading what Anne Jolin comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bedwrecker; Author: kim karr; Review: Bedwrecker is absolutely hilarious. The tug o war between Keen and Maggie will have you in tears from laughing so hard. I couldn't get enough of these two. I was looking forward to Maggies story after reading about her in No Pants Required and Kim Karr did not disappoint. It was so great to finally get into Maggies head and to learn about the scandals of her past. And Keen! Omg, as frustrating as that man is, I couldn't help but LOVE him! He was everything that Maggie needed plus some. They meshed so well together. There was no questioning the instant connection between them. Even with the bits of drama, Bedwrecker was just one of those reads that makes you feel good when you're done reading it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calculated Risk; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachael Duncan Page; Review: I liked the plot of the story and I thought it was written well, though some parts were pretty predictable. I loved Marcus. He was charming and witty. He just had one of those laid back personalities that made it really easy to connect with him. I cant say the same about Lydia. At first I really felt bad for her and what she went through but as her relationship with Marcus progressed, she got really annoying. Yeah, she went through a lot but when she decided to move on and take risks then I felt like that should have been her moving forward from the past. I don't feel like that is what she did, not completely anyways. Trust was clearly an issue and I don't understand how she could let their relationship progress the way that it did with her past demons sitting right there at the forefront. I don't feel like she gave Marcus an honest chance. Which brings me to the one thing that frustrated me about Marcus. He was too forgiving of her when she threw those accusations at him. I understand that he loved her, there was no denying that, but she didn't think twice about what happened before she reacted, which made no sense considering the amount of time that they did spent together. Overall though I thought it was a pretty good read and not a bad start to this new series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Made For You; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Elliott Page; Review: Made For You is an all around entertaining read thats heartfelt yet keeps you laughing from start to finish. It was so easy to connect with the characters and I loved the support system that Holden and Emylie had from their family and friends. Lord knows if I could have knocked Holden on the head a few times I would have. The fact that he was getting played was so blatantly obvious! I can, however, understand that he just wanted to do the right thing and I can appreciate that. I admire Emylies ability to forgive considering the situation. Im not sure that I could have been in her shoes and handled it the way that she did. There was no denying the love between these two. The banter and interaction with the supporting characters was absolutely hilarious. Kelly Elliott did an awesome job with this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stroked Hard; Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan Quinn Page; Review: Stroked Hard has to be the best book of the series! This book will have you laughing from the beginning to the end. Hollis is so freaking obnoxious yet charming. I love his sense of humor and how he wasn't afraid to admit that hes a romantic. His words to Melony were so heartfelt and at times brought tears to my eyes. I knew to expect the terrible yet hilarious jokes when it came to him but I was pleasantly surprised by how romantic he ended up being. He came off so genuine and I loved that. I had a bit of a hard time with Melony. I was able to connect with her and what she went through in her past but it was hard to read the her level of insecurity at times. She ran when she could have been embracing the love that she was in fact receiving from her mother and Hollis. I did, however, love the way that she and Hollis interacted with each other. There was no denying the fire between them. This was just an all around fun read and I thought Meghan Quinn did an amazing job writing it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collecting the Pieces; Author: Visit Amazon's L. A. Fiore Page; Review: I had a hard time reading Collecting The Pieces. It wasn't because I didn't like it however. Sidneys story is so heartbreaking. It was difficult to read what she went through as a child and then even more so later on in the story after high school. She did have some high moments like when she met Jake. I thought they had the purest of friendships. As well as the time when she finally decided to move forward and make a change. Then again, when she met Abel and I felt like he was just what she needed at that time in her life. It was nice to see how much she grew throughout the book. The story is pretty fast paced and time passes really quickly. This made it seem as though some parts of the story lacked a bit of depth but I don't think it took away from the book as a whole. Aside from that I thought Collecting The Pieces was a great read and I look forward to what LA Fiore releases in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Over the Edge (The Bridge Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Meredith Wild Page; Review: Oh mythis book is HOT! Over the Edge is fast paced and intense. Meredith Wild really draws you into Olivias story. I admire how Olivia finally took charge of her life and decided to do whatever it took to make herself happy, even if what made her happy was a little unconventional. I liked that she stood up to her family when she could have easily continued to hide what she wanted. First of all, Im totally team Ian. I feel like Olivia and Ian connected on a more emotional level compared to only the physical connection that I felt between her and Will. Regardless, you could tell how much Will and Ian both cared for Olivia. There was no doubting that they would do anything in their power for her. I thought the story was written well though some parts towards the end were predictable. Overall, this was an entertaining read that kept me engaged from start to finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Torment: A spellbinding paranormal romance novel (Lords of the Underworld); Author: Visit Amazon's Gena Showalter Page; Review: The Darkest Torment is fast paced and full of action. Braden is broody yet he has a little vulnerability that makes him charming. I loved how loyal he was to his friends even when things got difficult. Katarina is quirky to say the least. It was easy to connect with her and her love for animals. The banter between her and Braden was absolutely hilarious. I loved her sense of humor. The story was engaging from the very beginning. This is just one of those series that keeps you wanting more and more. I loved everything about this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Denial: Inside Out (Careless Whispers); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: I can't believe I haven't read this book sooner. Denial is fast paced and suspenseful. I loved the plot and the mystery around the characters. Ella is completely vulnerable in the situation she's in but she still find the strength to push through and fight for the answers that she needs. Deep down I knew there was something about Kayden that I couldn't trust but I just didn't want to believe it. I love his confidence and loyalty to the people that he cares about. And holy cow, what a way to end this installment to the series!! I can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Destiny on Ice: Boys of Winter #1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's S.R. Grey Page; Review: I love sports romance and hockey so I was really looking forward to reading this book. I liked the plot and the story was humorous but it was really predictable. The characters rambled to themselves a lot which took away from the story for me. Its fast paced which is fine but the writing just seems really rushed. There were certain parts where I wish there was more depth. I feel like those situations were just skimmed over which made it hard to connect with the characters. Brent and Aubrey had good sexual chemistry but their feelings for each other just wasn't believable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hold My Breath; Author: Visit Amazon's Ginger Scott Page; Review: After reading the synopsis, I just knew that I needed to get my hands on this book. This was my first Ginger Scott novel and Im so glad I took a chance on it. Hold My Breath is heartfelt and engaging. I hated what Will went through. I cant imagine being in that same situation. He hit rock bottom, he didn't make the best decisions but I admire how he did his best to turn things around and be a better person. His guilt was truly unwarranted but I loved that he went out of his way to be there for the people who he felt needed him the most. Maddy really grew throughout the book. At first she came off as selfish. She blamed Will for things that were out of his control. I was so happy when she finally opened her eyes to what was in front of her. Finding out the truth wasn't easy for her but she eventually found her way. Ginger Scott truly pulls at your heartstrings with this book. It was so easy to connect with the characters. I thought she did an amazing job writing this book and I look forward to reading what she releases in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rusty Nail (The Uncertain Saints MC) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: Yes! Freaking yes!! This book was everything! Raven is quirky and the things that come out of her mouth are absolutely hilarious. She hasn't had the easiest life but I admire the new outlook that she decided to strive for after what she went through when we were introduced to her in Controlled Burn. Then you have Wolf. Hes been through so much and seriously deserved his HEA. I love him! Hes broody but he has a heart of gold. I loved his interaction with Nathan and the banter between him and Raven. Rusty Nail is full of action with a little suspense. Theres plenty of humor that Ive truly come to expect whenever Im reading an Lani Lynn Vale novel. She truly keeps you wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After We Fall; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Harlow Page; Review: This was my first time reading Melanie Harlow and it won't be the last. I thought After We Fall was written very well. The heartache, struggle, pain, passion and love truly emitted from the characters. At first I thought Margot was just really naive at the beginning but the more I read, the more I connected with her. After all was said and done she just wanted to be loved. My heart broke for Jack. I didn't agree with the way he treated Margot and theres no excuse for it. However, I felt bad for the way he struggled almost on a daily basis to deal with what he went through in his past. Hes broken and I admire the way that Margot dealt with him. I loved how they connected with each other. This book had my emotions all over the place but I loved it! I look forward to reading what Melanie Harlow releases next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pawn; Author: Visit Amazon's Skye Warren Page; Review: Warning..this book ends in a cliffy but its so worth the read! I have no words. The Pawn was a great start to a new series by Skye Warren. This book is suspenseful and twisted. Sometimes its hard for me to read entitled characters because for me they tend to come off so naive that it gets annoying. That wasn't the case here with Avery. Yes, shes certainly a bit naive but her loyalty spoke volumes. Even when the people she was loyal too didn't deserve that loyalty, she did whatever she could to help. If there was ever a character that you both love and hate at the same time, Gabriel is it! I hated some of the decisions he made but I love his mind. Hes smart, calculating and the unknown surrounding him made him a bit mysterious which I found intriguing. The content battle between Avery and Gabriel was electric. I could not put this book down! I cant wait until book 2 is released.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hit the Spot (Dirty Deeds); Author: Visit Amazon's J. Daniels Page; Review: I couldn't wait for this book. The tug o war between Jamie and Tori is absolutely hilarious. I had a love/hate relationship with Jamie. Hes a no nonsense type of guy. I can admit that I didn't like a couple things that he said to and about Tori in the beginning of the book, I feel like it was over dramatic and uncalled for. I did however like how blunt and honest he was when it came to what was going on between them. I love how feisty Tori is. She gave as good as she got when it came to Jamie. Though she didn't always make the best choices when it came to him, she definitely put up a good fight. I couldn't get enough of these two in Four Letter Word and J Daniels didn't disappointment when it came to the banter in Hit The Spot. If you think you can get past some crassness from Jamie in certain places in the book then I think its definitely worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Womanizer; Author: Visit Amazon's Katy Evans Page; Review: Womanizer is fast paced and engaging. Olivia is a bit quirky to say the least. Her nerves make her ramble and her ramblings were quite hilarious. I couldn't believe the things that were coming out of her mouth. Callan is supposed to be intimidating and ruthless but he never comes off that way to me. I wish we could have seen more of that side of him. Hes easygoing until things get heated between he and Olivia, then hes possessive and demanding. These two were explosive together and I loved the way they bantered with each other. From start to finish, Katy Evans delivers an all around entertaining read that keeps you wanting more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riddick (The Saints Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: Wow! Kathy did an awesome job writing this book. I absolutely loved the plot and Im so excited to see where this new series goes from here. Riddick was engaging from start to finish. There was a little angst and suspense. I loved the interaction between Riddick and Ethan. Those moments truly melted my heart. I could truly feel the love that Riddick felt for Cora and vice versa. They were so perfect for each other even with the amount of time between them. There was plenty of depth which I truly enjoy in a story. That being said the characters (mainly Cora) rambled a bit which lead to a little repetition in what was said throughout the story. Aside from that I truly enjoyed this story and I look forward to reading what Kathy comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Nowhere; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Robinson Page; Review: Wow..just wow. I can't believe how this ended. I'm still on shock and thats all Im going to say about that. I liked that it was mostly in Creeds POV. That fact showed us a whole new side within the world that she created with the Good Ole Boys series. Creed is crass but loyal to those he trusts and cares about. Hes no saint by any means but he does have a sweet and vulnerable side. Mia is a brat. Though I can't lie, I was in tears laughing at things that she would say. She really surprised me. I mean I knew she wasn't going to be a complete angel but she truly acted her age. She's too sheltered and that caused her to act out. I don't agree with the choices she made but she definitely learned from her mistakes. M Robinson really knows how to write not only an engaging book but books that seriously get your heart pounding. Road to Nowhere an emotional rollercoaster. There were moments that I had to put the book down because my heart ached for what Creed was going through, and there were moments where I just couldn't stop laughing. There is some subject matter that others may not necessarily agree with when it comes to Creed and Mia, but I feel like that subject matter made the story more realistic. Overall, I thought Road to Nowhere was a very entertaining read and I cant wait until the next book in the series is released!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Needing The Memories (The Rocker...Series Novella) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Terri Anne Browning Page; Review: This was a sweet, very well written novella that gives Drake some redemption. He was letting his guilt get the best of him but I loved the way that he decided to turn all of that around and make the best out of what he and Lana went through in their past. With a glimpse into the happenings of supporting characters, you really get a feel for what is going on with the characters from The Rocker series. I really love the support that they all show each other and I especially loved the way that this novella ended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Impulse (ALFA PI); Author: Visit Amazon's Chelle Bliss Page; Review: I freaking love Bear and Fran!! They are absolutely perfect together. Morgan's initial reaction was priceless but I must say, he took the whole situation better than I expected. Fran is a spitfire and I loved how she kept her men in check. She really stepped out of her box. Bye bye track pants! Bear is hot. Plain and simple. Hes big and broody, but I found his emotional side to be very charming. The way he cared for Fran was so sweet, and the way she supported him and helped him overcome his obstacles was admirable. Their relationship was just too cute and I loved everything about it. Wicked Impulse was engaging with a little suspense, and plenty of gossip and drama. Their story is my favorite of the series so far. I look forward to reading what Chelle Bliss comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jaded Hearts; Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Sloan Page; Review: When Harper Sloan comes out with a new book, you read it. Theres no question about it. Jaded Hearts is a great start to the Loaded Replay series. At first, I wasn't really sure how I felt about Wren. She had a rough upbringing but she came off as a bit ungrateful considering where they made it in life. As the story progressed, it got better, I understood her more and she ended up being one of my favorite heroines that Harper has written. She feisty but she loves hard. I loved Chance from the very beginning. Hes beyond loyal to those he cares about. Though he carried a lot of unwarranted guilt, I loved the support he received from Wren as he learned to let it go. These two were explosive together. Their chemistry was off the charts. The story was fast paced and engaging from start to finish. Theres plenty of humor and a little suspense though some parts are a little predictable. Overall, I thought Jaded Hearts was an entertaining read and I look forward to reading book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swing; Author: Visit Amazon's Adriana Locke Page; Review: Swing is an all around entertaining read. The banter between Lincoln and Danielle as well as with the supporting characters is hilarious. The chemistry between them is hot! There was no denying how much these two wanted each other from the very beginning. Lincoln is persistent when it comes to Danielle and I loved that about him. I liked the way he handled the situation between them knowing how easily he could scare her away. I also loved the dynamic of the Landry family and how they support each other. I had a love/hate relationship with Danielle. I understand why shes so hesitant but I feel like that hesitancy caused her unnecessary pain. I didn't like that she was already thinking negatively before things really got started because of her past. Overall though this was an enjoyable read that had me engaged from start to finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty (A Real Man, 8) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Jenika Snow Page; Review: Dirty is a fast paced, quick read that had me wanting more. Gabe is a dirty talking, mechanic that knows exactly what he wants and goes after it with no hesitation. Grease stains and all. Josephine comes off as sweet and maybe a little timid but she knows how to give as good as she gets. The chemistry between these two was magnetic. There was no doubting the fact that they wanted each other. I thought the story was written well and was engaging from start to finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Until Ashlyn: Until Her; Author: Visit Amazon's Aurora Rose Reynolds Page; Review: I thought Until Ashlyn was an enjoyable read. Theres plenty of humor with some suspense. Dillon is so temperamental that he gave me whiplash. Hes demanding and possessive but I honestly cant say I completely agree with the way he went about some things with Ashlyn. Normal is not a word that Id use to describe him though you can tell how much he cares about her. He and Ashlyn had chemistry without a doubt. I liked the interaction between Ashlyn and her family. There was never a dull moment there. Shes feisty and gave as good as she got when it came to Dillon. The biggest mishap for me was everything that revolved around Isla. I feel like even though she was more or less the main issue, she was also an afterthought. There wasn't enough depth there for me. The story also became a little predictable after the first half. Aside from that I thought this was an overall entertaining read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Satisfaction (A Lawless Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Lexi Blake Page; Review: I was looking forward to reading this book. Satisfaction is full of suspense with a few plot twists. It was engaging from the very beginning though the pace did slow down quite a bit once you hit the 50% mark. Bran is really troubled in this book. Hes been through a lot in his past and it shows in his actions how great that affected him. I loved how loyal he was to Carly even when he was second guessing things between them at times. That being said Im not sure how I really feel about Carly. Shes a bit of a pushover even though at times she seems to have more of a backbone. I just didn't connect with her very much. I did like how she did whatever she could to protect her sister and how she supported Bran even when she had every right to walk away. Overall, I thought this was an entertaining read and after the twist at the end I look forward to reading the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Prince; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: I was so looking forward to Brooklyns story and Kim Karr definitely didn't disappoint. I quickly fell in love with his bad boy persona in the previous books so there was no way I was passing this book up. He was everything I thought he would be. His lack of confidence in himself made him come off as a bit vulnerable which I found charming. I loved his possessiveness and how he took care of Amelia. I also enjoyed the interaction between these two. Amelia is sheltered but shes sassy at the same time. I felt like they complemented each other well. They both had challenges in their families that they needed to work through and they both learned more about who they were as individuals during their time together. There were a couple parts of the story that I found to be a bit confusing and didn't quite add up but aside from that I found Hollywood Prince to be engaging with plenty of humor. Im definitely looking forward to what Kim Karr comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Demand: Inside Out (Careless Whispers); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: I was really looking forward to starting Demand after reading Denial. There are so many questions that need answers. If Im honest though Ella really annoyed me in this book. I know she wanted answers to the unknown but to me she came off as more of an annoyance than demanding. Some of the decisions that she made were questionable to say the least. As far as the plot is concerned, even though some parts were confusing, I thought it was engaging. As with Denial, theres plenty of suspense and drama. The connection between Ella and Kayden definitely grew stronger as the story continues to unfold. There seems to be less doubt in how they feel for each other though there are still so many lingering questions about Ellas past. Overall though I thought this was a great installment to the series and I look forward to reading book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Painted On My Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Kindle Alexander Page; Review: This was my first time reading Kindle Alexander and I can say that I look forward to reading more of her releases in the future. I really enjoyed her writing style and the way I was able to feel every emotion that she wanted to emit through her writing. There was no denying the chemistry between Arik and Kellus. Arik was persistent when it came to Kellus and didn't let any obstacles stop him from getting what he wanted. I loved the way that Arik wanted to take care of Kellus even though Kellus fought him the entire time. There were certain times where I felt like Arik jumped to some conclusions really quickly. He knew the type of guy that Kellus was so I feel like he should have thought through what he was feeling before his assumptions got out of control. I especially loved the interaction between Arik and his family. It definitely lightened the mood of the story. My heart ached for what Kellus was going through. It was so easy to connect with him and his situation. Though I didn't agree with all of his decisions, it made him seem more realistic. I thought the story was engaging though the pace was a bit slow at some points. Overall though I really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Bride Games; Author: Visit Amazon's Clarissa Wild Page; Review: I was looking forward to reading this book once I read the synopsis but unfortunately, I really struggled with it. The writing is choppy which made it hard to connect with the characters and the story as a whole. I also didn't really care for Naomi. The only thing I did like about her is that she was playing this game for her family but thats about it. Things didn't quite add up within the first 10% and the story just got stranger from there. I don't understand how Naomi could afford some of the things she did, like taking a cab, when she kept saying that she didn't have any money. Last I knew, you had to pay for a cab. Max was supposed to have this sly and dominating demeanor but I wasn't feeling it at all. His brothers weren't any better. I thought the plot seemed interesting from the synopsis but the execution is lacking. The graphic parts of the story didn't even bother me, I just felt disconnected which made it hard to continue to read this book. I guess you could say there were a few twists but as I said due to the execution I just couldn't get into it. This book just wasn't for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Surrender: Inside Out (Careless Whispers); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: I was really looking forward to reading Surrender as I was more than ready to get the answers to all of my questions in regards to Ella. Surrender is fast paced with some suspense. There were a few twists that took my by surprise. The snitch was not who I was expecting and I was kind of sad that it was that person. I really liked that character. The connection between Ella and Kayden is even stronger than before. I loved how they worked together even when there were some doubts. They really complemented each other. The story as a whole was engaging, however, I felt like the ending was rushed. We get so much depth throughout the whole book only to have everything come to an end rather quickly in the last couple chapters. I wish there was a bit more angst to the conclusion considering how much Ella and Kayden went through to finally get there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Commander in Chief (White House) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Katy Evans Page; Review: I was so looking forward to reading this book after the way Mr President ended. I loved the scandal that Matthew and Charlotte created. Commander in Chief was just as engaging as the first book though it did seem a bit rushed. Theres a lot of depth towards the beginning of the book when Matthew officially becomes President but then the pace picks up as the author tries to squeeze in the whole 4 year term. We lost a good bit of that depth as the story progresses. Aside from that, the connection between Matthew and Charlotte is just as intense as when we first met the couple in book one. I love the way that Matthew did everything in his power to make sure that Charlotte never felt like she was an afterthought. Though time did pass very quickly in the book, I did like the glimpses that we get of these two as they grew in their relationship together while Matt continued to fight for the change that he so desperately wanted for his country.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home Run (The Boys of Summer); Author: Visit Amazon's Heidi McLaughlin Page; Review: I was so excited when I found out the next book in the Boys of Summer series was coming out and I was not disappointed. First, I was especially happy that wed still get to read the posts from the BoRe blogger, its one of my favorite parts of both books. Secondly, I LOVED Cooper! He just comes off as a genuinely nice guy. It was cute how he chased her and I could really appreciate his persistence. I admired how Ainsley supported her mother and how she sacrificed some of her happiness to make sure her mother was taken care of. I really didn't care for her mother much. Yes, she was going through a lot but she seemed to really shelter Ainsley too much. On that note, I couldn't stand Coopers father. That man was selfish and didn't care about Coopers happiness. I do like the way that Cooper handled himself in those situations even though he did question himself at some points. Overall, I thought Home Run was an engaging read that kept me wanting more. I cant wait to read the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Shot; Author: Visit Amazon's Carly Phillips Page; Review: Ive read a few books by this author duo and once again I was not disappointed. Big Shot was a fun, quick read that kept me wanting more. I loved the cat and mouse game between Natalie and Wes. The competitiveness as well as the playfulness made for an entertaining read. Their connection was hot and intense. I loved how possessive Wes was and how Natalie gave as good as she got. She didn't just give into Wes and made him work a bit for what he wanted. Big Shot is fast paced with a little drama and plenty of steam. I only wish it was a little longer but I do look forward to reading the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dealers (Dirty Players #3); Author: Visit Amazon's Tia Louise Page; Review: This was my first time reading Tia Louise and I definitely plan to go back and read other books from her. I really enjoyed her writing style. There was just enough depth to the characters and plenty of action that kept me reading. I loved Logan. Even when his feelings for Kass seemed to cloud his judgement he still remained loyal to his job. Kass didn't exactly make the best decisions but I liked how she tried to make a way out of no way. She didn't give up when things got tough, she did what she had to do to take care of her family. Overall, I really liked the plot. Its fast paced and engaging for the most part. There were a couple of parts to the story that pertained to Kass that just didn't seem very realistic at times. I wasn't 100% sold on her situation and ended up just taking it at face value. I think the timing of when we received some of the details was different, it would have been more believable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before the Lie (The Confession Duet) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's KD Robichaux Page; Review: After reading the synopsis, I was really looking forward to reading Before the Lie. I was hooked from the prologue alone and considering the rest of the book took place three years prior to that scene, I couldn't wait to see how this story unfolded. The writing was really good. I liked the plot and the characters. I do wish though that there was more depth when it came to Corbin and Vis relationship compared to the amount of detail we received in other situations. At times it made me lose focus on the characters. I loved the way Corbin was with Vi and the way he took his time with her considering the difference in experience levels. I also admired the way he helped her build her confidence. This is a duet so Before the Lie was left on a cliffy and I honestly cant believe that Vi said what she said at the end. It just didn't seem like the type of person that she was throughout the book. It definitely left me frustrated with her. The pacing of the story was pretty good for the most part. It tended to be a bit slow in certain areas but other than that I thought the story was engaging.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Room Mate; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: I was looking forward to this book after reading the synopsis and Kendall Ryan didn't disappoint. I loved the plot though I wish we would have gotten a bit more depth. It helps that Cannon and Paige have a bit of history. Im glad that the roles were reversed here with Cannon being Paiges best friends younger brother. I also liked that because Paige is a bit older than Cannon that she was a bit more distinguished. The role reversal was a nice change from the norm. I enjoyed the bickering between Cannon and Paige. Everything was so easy going between the two of them even when the tension seemed to get the best of them. The part that frustrated me the most about this book though was Allie. For such a small role, she was quickly became an annoyance. She was kind of sucky as a best friend towards the end. Aside from that I thought this was an entertaining read and I look forward to reading the next book in this new series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intertwined: A Redemption Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sasha Brmmer Page; Review: Isla and Liam were definitely two characters that instantly grabbed your attention in Blended. I couldn't wait to get my hands on their stories. Sashas writing is getting better and better with each book she releases. I was engaged from the very beginning and I really enjoyed the plot of this book. There were things surrounding Liam and RW that left me with a couple of questions but aside from that I thought there was plenty of depth. Isla and Liam are both a bit damaged and fighting demons from their past but I think that worked in their favor. I loved the way they supported each other even when they tried to push each other away. At times Liam drove me absolutely crazy but I still loved how possessive he was when it came to Isla. I never could have imagined the dark past that Isla had but it was nice to see how she grew and overcame her troubles throughout the book. For the most part, the interaction between these two is fun and lighthearted but there were also many heartfelt and agitating moments. Sasha Brummer definitely takes you on an emotional ride with this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Knight; Author: Visit Amazon's Skye Warren Page; Review: And the plot thickens!!!! I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book and once I started I couldn't put it down. Skye Warren really draws you into the plot. I was so engrossed that I was over half way through before I even realized it. I was hoping things would get better for Avery in this installment but situations never seemed to go her way. Everything just got worse and worse no matter how hard she fought. Im glad we go to see softer side to Gabriel. Hes still ruthless but I felt like he opened up a lot more when it came to Avery in The Knight. The connection between them is still as strong as it was in The Pawn even with the added tension and somewhat lack of trust. The plot was engaging and fast paced. There were a few twists which left with even more questions. I cant wait until the next installment is released!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drifter (The Nomad Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Janine Infante Bosco Page; Review: First, Im 100% Team Gina! I loved her character. Shes independent and feisty. She knows what she wants and isn't ashamed to take it. Stryker is another story. There were so many things that I liked about him yet there were some things I just couldn't get on board with. He has this hard exterior yet theres a vulnerability about him. Though Im sure his heart was in the right place, I didn't agree with some of his actions. I really enjoyed the plot though there were some parts that were a bit hard to read and terms I wasn't necessarily comfortable reading. Overall though, Drifter is fast paced and there was never a dull moment. Janine Infante Boscos writing truly drew me into the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plus One; Author: Visit Amazon's M.N. Forgy Page; Review: 3.5 Stars I was excited when I heard MN Forgy was releasing a more light hearted read and thats exactly what Plus One is. Its fun with a cocky hero and a heroine who just wants to let loose and be herself. I really liked the characters but I wasn't 100% sold on the plot of the story. Though there was plenty of humor and the banter between Max and Rae was highly entertaining, it was a bit cliche. The writing was good and it did draw me in but at times the story just didn't flow very well. Aside from that I also enjoyed Raes relationship with Quinn. Their friendship reminded me of my best friends. I think Quinn stole the show a time or two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trigger: A Circle of Justice Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's L.P. Dover Page; Review: I was so looking forward to reading Trigger and LP Dover didn't disappoint. I loved the plot and the fact that the book was based in Charleston. There was no denying the chemistry between Emma and Preston. Even though he has a hard exterior, there was an inner vulnerability to Preston that made him more endearing. I loved Emma's spunk and how she didn't back down when things got difficult with Preston. Trigger is entertaining and fast paced with a little suspense. The story flowed well and there was never a dull moment. I look forward to reading the next book on the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Singe (Guardian Protection) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Aly Martinez Page; Review: I thought Singe was very engaging. Aly Martinez really pulls you into the story from the very beginning through her writing. Rhion is quirky and sheltered but she has a great support system. I loved the relationship that she has with the boys of Guardian Protection. I was really able to connect with Jude. I didn't really agree with some of his choices but I understood the guilt that he felt and why he tried to put space between him and Rhion. His relationship with Val really pulled at my heartstrings. I think that relationship is what made my love him so much. I really enjoyed the plot and the story flowed well. There were quite a couple of twists though some parts of the story were little predictable. Aside from that I loved everything about this book and I look forward to reading more from Aly Martinez in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Letters; Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Hart Page; Review: 4.5 Stars This was such an emotional read. Staci Hart did an amazing job writing this book. There was so much depth to the characters and the story. This was a great book based on the fact that I felt so many different emotions while reading. I had a love/hate relationship with Elliott. I liked how caring and supportive she was but she came off as weak (instead of vulnerable) at times. It was frustrating to read how people treated her, however she did eventually find herself. I didn't like Elliotts family at all and don't even get me started on her sister. Im not sure what was stuck up her butt but she needed to be brought down a few levels. I was so proud of Elliott when she finally stood up for herself and did something about the way they were treating her. Wade is one of the most temperamental heroes Ive ever read. One minute I wanted to console him and the next minute I wanted to smack some sense into him. I get he was going through a lot but it was like he was playing mind games with Elliott and it was frustrating to read at times. Aside from all that, I thought the story was very engaging and beautifully written. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Shadows (Steele Security) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's A. D. Justice Page; Review: Considering Shadow is probably my favorite of the Steele Security team, I was so looking forward to reading his story. I thought Wicked Shadows was engaging for the most part but the pace is pretty slow for the majority of the book and I struggled at times. It didn't seem to pick up until the half way point. That being said I did enjoy the plot. I liked how the flashbacks were incorporated into the story and finally getting more details on Shadow. Im not 100% sure how I feel about Elle. I really wanted to like her character but I feel like she always gave in to Shadow way too easily. Even when she did fight back, I don't feel like she truly stood up for herself and what she wanted. She seemed to let him swoop right back in. There was no denying the love between the two though. No amount of time or space could diminish the feelings they emitted for each other.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Lennon; Author: Visit Amazon's K.L. Grayson Page; Review: After reading the synopsis, I was really looking forward to reading this book. I liked the characters and the way that they interacted with each other. I especially loved the relationship that Lennon built with Nova. I admired the way that Lennon stood up for herself when it came to Noah at the beginning as well as her family throughout the book. I also enjoyed the plot but I just wasn't able to connect with Lennon and Noah as a couple. I don't mind reading insta-love stories at all but it just wasn't believable. Yeah, they said sweet things to each other and their intimate moments were pretty intense but thats about all I got from it. It just needed something more. I wasn't drawn in as much as I thought I would be after the first few chapters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex Says; Author: Visit Amazon's Max Monroe Page; Review: 4.5 Stars This was my first time reading Max Monroe and it won't be the last. Sex Says has to be one of the funniest books Ive read so far this year. There was never a dull moment. The bickering between Reed and Lola was frustrating yet hilarious all at the same time. Lola is practically a saint for putting up with Reed. Hes serious a pain in the butt. It was a bit exasperating at times. I loved how quirky Lola is and how shes so different from the norm. These were the most unconventional characters Ive ever read and it was refreshing. I really enjoyed the writing as well as the plot. I especially loved that I was able to connect to more of the serious topics that arose in the columns written for sex says and reed this. I would definitely read this book again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flow, The Grip Prequel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Ryan Page; Review: 4.5 Stars This was my first time reading Kennedy Ryan and it won't be the last. I loved her writing style. I really liked the way Grip and Bristol bonded and how they got to know each other in such a short time. Grip is full of himself but he's definitely charming. Bristol is entitled but she doesn't let that get to her head. She tries to have an open mind when it comes to things she's not very familiar with. More so, I enjoyed the depth of the characters and the story. This novella was a great setup for what's to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Damage Control: A Dirty Money Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: I was waiting impatiently for the next installment in the Dirty Money series and Lisa Renee Jones did not disappoint. The game continues as Shane and Emily continue to unfold the drama that is Brandon Enterprises. Though things were a bit rocky, the connection has only gotten stronger between Shane and Emily. There were quite a few twists that were definite game changers which made the story more intriguing. As much as I love the plot there were a couple small pieces that didn't quite add up. Aside from that I thought the story was engaging and kept me wanting more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheater (Curious Liaisons); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Van Dyken Page; Review: Lucas is one of the most infuriating males I've ever read. His thought process is a bit twisted but he sure did redeem himself. Avery is silly and quirky. I admired that she tried to be independent and solve her problems on her own though I will admit she's a little immature at times. Regardless, the bickering between her and Lucas is absolutely hilarious. Rachel Van Dyken did an awesome job writing this book. There's plenty of depth and I really loved the plot. No, I don't quite agree with the choices of the characters but that definitely didn't keep me from enjoying this book. I thought Cheater was an entertaining read that had me laughing from start to finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Rivalry (1001 Dark Nights); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: I hate that this story ended. I loved the tug o' war between Harper and Ryder. The competitiveness between them was intense yet fun to read. Harper embodies confidence and independence yet she still has her vulnerabilities that make her more real. Ryder comes off as the hot nerd type that I just couldn't get enough of. There was the perfect amount of depth to the story and even the characters for such a short read. I was definitely left wanting more of these two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Running Mate; Author: Visit Amazon's Katie Ashley Page; Review: This was my first time reading Katie Ashley and I cant believe I haven't picked up a book of hers before. I absolutely loved her writing style! I thought Running Mate was comical with plenty of depth. Barrett is seriously full of himself yet he has so many endearing qualities about him. Addison is smart and so very kind hearted but shes also feisty. She didn't hesitate to stand up for herself when Barrett tried to play games with her. I especially enjoyed the bickering between the two. It made for a fast paced and entertaining read that kept me wanting more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grip; Author: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Ryan Page; Review: This book is real and beautifully written. Its full of so many truths, heartaches and misconceptions that plague our world today. I love that Kennedy Ryan brought awareness to everyday trials and was able to put a positive spin on it. I loved that she used her writing to open her readers eyes to a different perspective. This made the story and these characters more realistic. The connection I felt such a strong connection to these characters and what they were going through. Though there were quite a few times where I found myself more than aggravated with Bristol and even Grip for some of their choices, there was no doubt that they shared a special kind of love, which in turn made me love them even more. I loved the poetic aspects of this story as well. I think it gave the story a unique twist that sets it aside from the rest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Boy Like You (Like Us) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ginger Scott Page; Review: A Boy Like You is beautiful and heart breaking. The story is so unique and the writing was amazing. I was so engrossed in this book. Theres so much depth to Joss and Wes story. Joss was dealt a pretty bad hand and makes some pretty questionable decisions based on the trials in her life but theres no denying her growth throughout the story. The bond that she shares with Wes is deep. Wes is so special. Hes good for Joss but at times I felt she didn't deserve him. They understood each other on a completely different level though which in the end makes them perfect for each other. The emotion emitting from Ginger Scotts writing made A Boy Like You so realistic and true. The ending just about broke me but made me happy all at the same time. I couldn't believe what I was reading but it was so good to see Joss take control of her life again. I loved everything about this book and I cant wait to read what Ginger Scott releases next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jude (The Saints) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: FINALLY! I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. I wanted more of Jude after meeting him in Riddick. Lets just say, Kathy Coopmans did not disappoint. I freaking adore him! He made a bad judgement call when it came to Vivian when they first met but he more than made up for it. I still don't understand how she fought the pull between them for so long. I do however admire her for the way she bounced back after what happened at the end of book one. Even in her vulnerable moments in the beginning, you could tell how much she wanted things to get back to normal in her life instead of dwelling on the negative. The story was fast paced with some suspense and a few twists. Kathys writing just keeps getting better with each release. I cant wait to read the next book in this series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: THE DEEP END (The Honey Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Kristen Ashley Page; Review: This was my first time reading Kristen Ashely and I will definitely look into her other books. I enjoyed Olly and Amelies play as well as the overall dynamic between them. I liked the way Olly was able to dig deeper and find more of himself through her after the way he struggled in the beginning. I didn't really connect with Amelie that much. I wish we could have gotten more of who she is. I understand the role that she plays is a HUGE part of her life but its not the only part of her life. We got a few snippets here and there but I wish we could have gotten to know her as a person on a deeper level outside of that role. There was plenty of depth to the plot which was great but I feel like some of the details were unnecessary as it got me a bit off track which took away from the story and the initial point that was trying to be made. The writing was just okay for this one though I wouldnt let that keep me from reading this author again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Risk and Reward; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachael Duncan Page; Review: 3.5 Stars I hate what Charlotte was going through with Nate. I cant imagine how hard it was to let someone go who you have so much history with and love for. Though I do believe their separation was good for her. I think she needed time to find out who she was as a person on her own. She was also a bit frustrating at times. She clearly had a problem saying no and I feel like that got her in an even bigger mess. She tried to force something instead of seeing the red flags. There were moments where I found the story to be kind of predictable and solutions came too easy. I think there were many scenarios that could have been a bit more mysterious or suspenseful. I liked the plot but I just wasn't drawn completely into the whole story. That being said, it did get better around the half way point and I was happy that it ended the way that it did.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wanderer (The Nomad Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Janine Infante Bosco Page; Review: 4.5 Stars This series just keeps getting better. I wasn't 100% sure that I wanted to read book two of the Nomad Series but I'm so glad that I did. Wanderer is an emotional roller coaster. Jagger and Celeste have so much history though not all of it is good history. They proved that even through bad times and distance that was forced between them that true love will find a way to rise above. Jagger really held Celeste on a pedistal and I loved that. No, he didn't always make the best decisions but there was no denying his love for her. I really liked Celeste but it's apparent that she really didn't live for herself, like her career choice for example. I wish there was more in regards to her finding herself outside of Jagger and all of the trials that held a factor in the choices she made. The very end really took me by surprise. Holy cow, I can't wait until the next book is released!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brave Line; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Stewart Page; Review: I was so excited when I found out this was Rowdy's book. I loved getting in his head and understanding all of the inner demonds he was fighting through. Michelle couldn't have been a more perfect heroine for him. She's spunky with absolutely no filter and I loved everything about her. Though she's been through a lot, she found a way to take control of her life again and push forward. Kate Stewart did an amazing job with this book. I loved that she brought some attention to the adversities that are faced on a daily basis. It was so well written and kept me engaged from the very beginning. This book truly hit home for me. Having it take place in my hometown, and where I still reside, was just icing on the cake. I connected so much with the plot and what these characters went through. The Brave Line will be a story that stays with me for years to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Take Me Back; Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan March Page; Review: From the synopsis I just knew I needed to read this book and I wasn't disappointed! Meghan March did an amazing job writing this book. I was so engrossed in Dane and Kats story. I couldn't deny how much they cared for one another even when they were fighting through the struggles they were facing. There were so many secrets and miscommunications that truly weakened them as a whole. You could really connect with the characters and what they were going through as a couple. Those issues made them seem more realistic. There were some parts that I could have done without as I didn't think it was needed though overall, this was a really good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Just Want You; Author: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Ryan Page; Review: 2.5 Stars I usually love Kaylee Ryan but I Just Want You isn't what I've come to expect from her. It's predictable, there's no depth and the writing is rushed. I knew where this book was going 4% in which was a bit frustrating. I think the premise of the story as a whole has potential but it just didn't draw me in. There were a couple humorous moments and the more physical moments between Crew and Berkelee were hot but other than that I didn't connect with this book at all. I really wanted to like Crew and Berkelee but the more I read, the more frustrated I got with them. They never seemed to be on the same page. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the jealous, alpha type but it just got annoying and repetitive with Crew. He came off as more clingy than anything to me. Berkelee wasn't any better. She gave into him so easily even when she was supposedly "frustrated" with him. They both are just really naive and never seemed to show any growth or development throughout the story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Say I'm Yours; Author: Visit Amazon's Corinne Michaels Page; Review: Corinne Michaels did an amazing job writing this book! She brought forth so many different emotions in me as I read. Trent is the most frustrating man. I get it. I understand why he has reservations about having a relationship with Grace but that's no excuse for the way he treated her. I don't doubt one bit that he cares deeply for her but there was a better way to handle the situation. He could have easily had what he wanted, stress free, if he would have just communicated how he felt from the beginning. Grace wasn't any better. She enabled his behavior for way too long. I don't understand how she could expect him to respect her when she so easily gave into him every time he wanted to take her back after throwing her to the side. In my eyes they're both to blame for the situation that they found themselves in. Drama and frustrations aside, I admire how they supported each other throughout the years of their whirlwind relationship. Say I'm Yours is engaging with plenty of humor. I found the story as a whole to be a very enjoyable read. I look forward to reading what Corinne comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Castle; Author: Visit Amazon's Skye Warren Page; Review: The Castle is the conclusion to the End Game series and Skye Warren did not hold back on this one. There were quite a few twists that definitely caught me by surprise. There is nothing normal about Gabriel and Avery's relationship. I didn't think it could get any messier but I was proved wrong after reading this book. I love how Gabriel's dark demeanor persisted throughout this series even after fell for Avery. He showed how much he cared for her in his own way without coming off as soft. I felt bad for Avery. So much of what she thought she knew wasn't as it seemed. I can't imagine going through what she went through. I seriously fell in love with this world that Skye Warren created and I am sad to see this series end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oh, My Dragon (I Like Big Dragons) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: 4.5 Stars I've been wanting Ian's story since we met him in I Like Big Dragons and I Cannot Lie. There was just something about him that I instantly loved even though he wasn't the main focal point of that book. Lani Lynn Vale made me fall for him even more in Oh, My Dragon! He's definitely different from all of the dragon riders. I like that he's a bit reclusive and gives the other dragon riders a hard time on a daily basis. Even then he's still loyal to a fault. I think Wink is perfect for him. She's a bit quirky but she took the whole bonding thing a lot better than expected. I enjoyed the plot and the few twists that were brought to light about her and Ian's past. I love how this world, outside of Ian and Wink's story, continues to unfold. I look forward to seeing where Lani Lynn Vale takes this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Target: A Circle of Justice Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's L.P. Dover Page; Review: 4.5 Stars This series just keeps getting better! I loved how the plot unfolded. LP Dover had quite a few twists that seriously changed the game for me when it came to this book. The prologue drew me in instantly. There was so much that Brina went through that truly impacted her life as she got older. That impact was a lot greater than I originally expected. She was the perfect heroine for Wade. I loved him in Trigger and I was so glad when I found out this book was going to be his story. Things definitely started out with a bang when it came to him and Brina. Literally. Nothing could temper the tension between these two so I'm glad they didn't put up too much of a fight. There were a couple of slow moments in the book but aside from that this was a page turner for me. LP Dover kept me wanting more. I can't wait until the next book in the series is released.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strength In Release (The Charistown Series) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa N. Paul Page; Review: I think the premise behind the plot was a good idea and has a lot of potential but I wasn't really a fan of the execution. I enjoyed the characters and the support system that they have. Sebastian is mostly called by his last name but when we're reading in his POV, his first name is mentioned which was a bit confusing in the beginning of the book. At first, I didn't realize we were talking about the same person as there are multiple male characters who are mentioned, so I had to go back and read it again. I like that we got to read flashbacks of Lyla's past but I wish that we got to experience it instead of being told about what happened. It came off as if someone was reading about the characters to me instead of me experiencing what the characters went through with them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twist: A Dive Bar Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kylie Scott Page; Review: I always enjoy Kylie Scott's books and she definitely didn't disappoint with Twist. This was a fun read with a quirky heorine who keeps you laughing from start to finish. Alex is a bit of a mess but I loved it. Even though I think her reasoning for being so guarded is absolutely ridiculous considering her age, I can't help but love her. She definitely grew throughout the story as she finally let some of her guard down and did things outside of her box. Then there's Joe and I loved how laid back he was. He's a bit of a people pleaser which caused a bit of drama for him but he's an overall good guy. Yeah, he made some questionable choices in the beginning that I definitely didn't agree with but he more than made up for it. I enjoyed the banter between these two and how their relationship came about once the initial twists were unraveled. Joe and Alex are complete opposites but they really balanced each other out. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ends Here (Road to Nowhere) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M Robinson Page; Review: I thought M Robinson did a great job writing this one. The first 30% or so was a bit slow but the pace really picked up as I continued to read. I'm not a crier but I definitely teared up quite a few times when reading this book. So much happened that truly broke my heart. Just the thought of what these characters went through is unimagineable. I didn't think their whole situation could get any more messed up but I was proven wrong. I feel like Mia got an even bigger dose of reality in this book. I think that dose opened her eyes to the evils in the world that I feel like she chose to ignore in book one. Through all the twists thrown our way though I'm still Team Noah. I loved how he didn't back away when things became challenging between he and Creed. He went after what he wanted not willing to not take the risk even if he end result ended up not being what he wanted. I could say the same thing about Creed. He didn't give up, no matter what obstacles were placed in his way and how much time passed. He continued to fight for the love he shared with Mia. Overall, I really enjoyed Ends Here. As always, M Robinson gives us plenty of angst that keeps you wanting more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paper Fools (Hearts and Arrows) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Hart Page; Review: I'm not really sure where to start. I really like the premise of the story. It's definitely unique considering that I've never read anything like this before. I also understand that this was rewritten/re-edited so I was expecting writing along the lines of the previous books that I've read from Staci Hart. Unfortunately, I couldn't get into the story. I found it interesting in the sense that I wanted to know what happened with Lex and Dean based on the circumstances of the plot. They both have their struggles they need to overcome that I felt made the story more realistic but I wasn't pulled into the story as a whole. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and the writing. I was excited to read because of the twist on greek mythology but there was nothing about Dita and the other gods that engaged me. I thought this book had a lot of potential but it just didn't work for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Revelry; Author: Visit Amazon's Kandi Steiner Page; Review: I thought Revelry was a great read. You have these two characters who are a little broken, both mourning a loss. Wren wants to find herself again and at first Anderson just wants to be left alone to his day to day routine. The way they came together is both comical and frustrating. They wanted each other but at the same time they had to decide if they could let go of their troubles in order to make that happen. Anderson is broody as heck but deep down he's a sweetheart. Wren is a little quirky but I admire the strength she found in herself to keep moving forward. At times, some parts were repetitive but I don't feel as though it took away from the story. You could definitely feel the emotions emitting from these characters as their story unfolded. Kandi Steiner really knows how to write a unique story that keeps you wanting more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gravity of Us (The Elements Series) (Volume 4); Author: Brittainy C Cherry; Review: Every time I read a new release from Brittainy C Cherry, I fall more in love with her writing. There's just something about the way she writes that keeps me engrossed whole heartedly in the story that she tells. The Gravity of Us isn't any different. This book broke my heart and made me happy all at the same time. Everything from the emotions to the circumstanes that Graham and Lucy went through was so realistic. Graham truly surprised me considering how broody and stubborn he is. The way that he found himself again was so beautiful and showed so much about his true character. He could have just as easily given up and walked away, but he fought for what he knew was right in his heart. Lucy is so different from any heorine I think I've ever read. She's eccentric and such a breath of fresh air. Yes, she has struggles in life but she always saw the positive side in things which I really admired about her. She stepped in to support Graham no questions asked and she stuck with him even when he tried to push her away. It showed how pure her heart was. Even with all the hardships, there wasn't shortage of of comical moments that really lightened the mood. I loved everything about this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Provocative (White Lies Duet); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: This game between Nick and Faith is intense but exciting. The constant battle for control between them is what I found most entertaining about this book. Nick is ruthless. He likes to win, failure is not an option for him. He seems to be finding a side of himself that he didn't know existed when it comes to Faith. His reasoning for seeking her out isn't conventional by any means but the person she is has definitely made him question everything that he thought he knew. Faith is in a bit of a predicament that seems to be more than she can handle but she's doing everything she can to make sure that she gets the results that she wants in the end. I admire how she was willing to put her dreams aside in order to save something that meant so much to her father. Provocative is very well written with plenty of suspense that keeps you guessing. The ending though left me with so many more questions and I can't even imagine where this story is going to go from here. This was a great start to the White Lies Duet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deep Under: A Walker Security Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: Deep Under is fast paced and suspenseful. I thought the premise behind the plot was very unique and I really liked the characters. I loved the way Kyle fell for Myla. How he knew who she really was even when she was unsure of who she was deep inside. I admired Myla for the sacrifices she made in order to make sure her sister was safe. I wish we got more of her back story with Alvarez as I feel like those times had a huge impact on who she was in the present. Overall though, I enjoyed the way this story unfolds. The way that even though Myla wasn't sure if she could trust the people surrounding her, she didn't let that fear get in the way of her finding not only herself but her freedom. I look forward to reading more of this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost Rider (The Coming Home Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Sloan Page; Review: I was so excited when I heard about this book, because let's be honest, who doesn't love a good cowboy romance? Add the fact that Harper Sloan is writing it and well, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Lost Rider. Harper Sloan did not disappoint with this one. I enjoyed the plot and the banter between the characters. As broody as Maverick is, he's so hard not to love. There were quite a few twists that came with his internal battle. What he went through was heartbreaking. Leighton is a sweetheart but she's also feisty which was fun to read. She struggles with her own internal issues which made it easy to connect with her and what she went through. I think one thing I loved the most about this book is the support system that Maverick and Leighton have. It was awesome to see how many people were rooting for them to make it, even when Maverick and Leighton were battling their on insecurities about their relationship. I thought this was a great start to the Coming Home Series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. OB (St. Luke's Docuseries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Max Monroe Page; Review: 4.5 Stars If you're looking for a read that will have you laughing from start to finish. This is it! Max Monroe never fails to write a humor filled story that has you in tears from laughing so hard. First of all, Will and his family are freaking nuts! I love how uncoventional they are. I can say that same about Melody and her parents as well. The banter between them was absolutely hilarious. Melody and Will are quite the pair. The way they met defintely started things off with a bang and things just continued to go downhill (or uphill depending on how you look at it) from there. I love Will and I admire the way he handled things when it came to the docuseries. He's a sweetheart with a dirty mouth which I just couldn't get enough of. I had a love/hate relationship with Melody. I think I liked her more at the beginning of the book than I did towards the end. She comes off as a really insecure at times towards the end which didn't quite make sense to me considering she's the girl who laughed at all the crazy things that happened between her and Will from the time they met. Especially when those moments were completely humiliating. I just think she was a little over dramatic. Aside from that, I thought this was a great read. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Playboy Bachelor (The Bachelors of Arizona); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Van Dyken Page; Review: I was really excited to read The Playboy Bachelor. I thought the writing was great and I enjoyed the plot. The pace is a bit slow though. I feel like the story took awhile to really get going. One thing I did like was the characters. Bentley and Margot are both so full of insecurities. There's nothing perfect about these two which made the story more realistic. They not only fought with each other but their biggest fights were with the demons within themselves. I couldn't believe how Margot shut herself away for so long. Bentley wasn't any better with the way he "coped" with the obstacles placed in front of him. I did love the way he went about breaking down Margot's walls and the way he made her laugh when all she wanted was to hate him. It truly showed how much he cared for her even though she wasn't very welcoming at times. Margot was feisty and she was exactly what he needed. I think in the end they really balanced each other out. They were able to give each other that extra push and support that was needed in order to move forward from the past that was holding them back. The ending though has left me with plenty of anticipation as to what's to come. I can't wait to read the next book in the series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All About the D; Author: Visit Amazon's Lex Martin Page; Review: 3.5 Stars All About the D is most certainly an enjoyable read. Both Josh and Evie are fun and unique. Evie is a little self conscious but she really came out of her shell as the story progressed. I don't know what to say about Josh and his abilities. I couldn't help but laugh at all the ways he took his photos and the "detail" behind it. I loved Evie's friendship with Kendall as well as Josh's friendship with Drew. Between the four of them there were plenty of laughs. I think it was one of my favorite parts of the book. The writing though was just okay to me. It seemed a bit rushed which made it hard to connect with the characters at times. Aside from that I thought the story was entertaining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hammered: Falcon Brothers (Steel Country) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's MJ Fields Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Well hello, Daddy Gage! MJ Fields has really outdone herself with this one. Though Hammered wasn't what I was expecting, I thought it was a great read. Gage is definitely rough around the edges and has quite the mouth on him, but there's no doubting how much he cares for those who are important to him. He comes off as hard and demanding throughout the book which usually frustrates me but I didn't find myself frustrated with Gage, only intrigued. Phoenix has this inner vulnerability but she's also fiesty, and I loved it! She didn't let others walk over her and I admired the friendships that she had with Mandee and Mags. She and Gage are hot together. They really balanced each other out. I enjoyed the plot and the humor that you can only find in an MJ Fields' novel. There were a few unsuspecting twists that broke my heart and aggravated me all at the same time. The writing did seem a little rushed in some spots but aside from that I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading what MJ Fields releases next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Until Sage (Until Him) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Aurora Rose Reynolds Page; Review: I was really looking forward to reading Until Sage. Especially after the way Until Ashlyn ended and the relation there with Kim. I liked the plot, the family aspect of the story and how everyone is so supportive of each other, but the story as a whole didn't quite pull me in. It didn't hold my attention. I liked Sage and how demanding he was but Kim annoyed me a bit. She didn't really put up much of a fight and seemed to run from her issues at every turn. The physical chemistry between them was hot but I had a hard time feeling the emotional connection from both sides. I feel like even though Sage was demanding and didn't take no for an answer, I was more able to tell how much he wanted Kim. It wasn't the same way with Kim. She has her insecurities and that's fine but to me it seemed to overshadow the feelings she supposedly felt for Sage. I just needed more from her end in regards to that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pipe Dreams (A Brooklyn Bruisers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarina Bowen Page; Review: I really enjoyed Pipe Dreams. There was a perfect balance between romance and hockey. I loved that Mike and Lauren already had history, even if it was a little rocky. There was no obstacle that could diminish the love that they felt for each other. I enjoyed Mike's persistence. He didn't give up on what he knew was the one he was supposed to spend his life with, no matter how many times Lauren tried to push him away. The banter between them was entertaining and everything that happened with Elsa made the story a bit more realistic. There were some parts that were predictable but over all I thought this was a great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tyson (The Saints); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: 3.5 Stars I was really looking forward to reading Tyson as we were left with quite a bit of drama when it came to him in book two of the Saints Series. I'll start by saying that I loved the idea behind the plot and where I believe Kathy Coopmans was trying to go with this even though some of the timing didn't quite add up for me in a couple places, which made the plot a bit confusing. I liked Lynne and admire what she had to overcome in her past and with her family. Her parents are absolutely vile so the way she handled them truly showed her strength. It was great to see another side of Tyson and the way he found himself again as the story progressed. That being said, the story didn't keep my attention as much as I thought it would. It was a predictable at times and just didn't draw me in the way some of Kathy's previous books have.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Steam Tycoon (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Golden Czermak Page; Review: I was really excited about getting my hands on this book as I've never read any books in the steampunk genre before. After all is said and done, I think Golden Czermak did a great job. This book is complex but not so much that it is hard to understand. We were introduced to quite a few characters though the main characters are Jesse and Jenny. Jesse had to grow up rather quickly due to unfortunate events. However, those events didn't make him jaded. He still ended up with a good heart, wanting to help those less fortunate than he. Jenny doesn't back down from anything. She didn't let anyone take advantage of her though it seemed as she had to fight to keep things that way after every turn. I think that Jesse and Jenny had just enough in common to really click. I also loved the friendship Jenny had with Aftershock. It was definitely unconventional but you could tell that they truly bonded in the short time they spent with each other. I thought the story was flowed well. There were a few slow moments but it wasn't so bad that I lost interest in where the story was going. Golden has created a world that is truly unique and I look forward to reading more in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Jerk: An Enemies-to-Lovers, Opposites-Attract Romantic Comedy; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: At first, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about Sexy Jerk. Based on how the story starts, it somewhat reminded me of the movie Life as We Know It, except with slightly different circumstances. Even though there were similarities, the story was still engaging. Nick and Tess were quite the pair. Their connection was instant though it helped that they were somewhat familiar with each other. I loved their banter and how they fit so well together even with the misconceptions that Tess had. The way Nick interacted with Max melted my heart. There was so much more to him than what I expected. Tess was equally surprising. She isn't as "innocent" as I initially thought which made for some pretty intense chemistry where Nick was involved. I thought Sexy Jerk was well written and fast paced. There was a little suspense which also kept things interesting. Overall, this was an entertaining read. I look forward to reading what Kim Karr releases next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Slam (The Boys of Summer); Author: Visit Amazon's Heidi McLaughlin Page; Review: I think Grand Slam is by far my favorite of this series so far. The writing was great and the story flowed really well. Travis and Saylor found themselves in quite a mess. I loved how realistic the situations that they dealt with were. Especially the situation that Saylor is in because of her past. Even though she was a bit frustrating at times, I can understand why she handled things the way she did. I think my favorite part of the story though was Travis's interactions with Lucy. I absolutely loved how much they bonded. I admire Travis. Even when all odds seemed to be against him, he kept pushing forward to what he wanted out of life, no matter how much push back he got. I loved his persistence. There was no denying the way he felt about Saylor. Grand Slam was engaging from start to finish and I can't wait to read what Heidi McLaughlin comes out with next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nudes: A Hollywood Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Robinson Page; Review: I was really looking forward to the release of this book after reading the synopsis. I'll say that I enjoyed the premise of the story simply do to the fact that I haven't read any other story like this one. I also liked the message that Sarah Robinson brought to light towards the end of the book. That being said I was a little disappointed. I didn't find the story to be engaging at all. I liked Ben and Aria individually but not so much as a couple. I didn't feel the connection between them. I wasn't drawn into their romance and I found myself struggling to finish this book. I wanted to like it but it just fell short for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Girl Like Me (Like Us) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ginger Scott Page; Review: After the way A Boy Like You ended, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. A Girl Like Me drew me in from the very beginning. I felt so invested in Joss and what she believed in. I loved the strength that she found within herself to continue to push forward no matter what she was faced with. There was so much vulnerability in her due to the situation regarding Wes yet there was no denying how much she grew as a person because of it. I also love how unique and complex A Girl Like Me is. It truly keeps you guessing as there's just so many directions this story could have gone in. Ginger Scott did not disappoint!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Only With Me (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Elliott Page; Review: Only With Me is the second book in the With Me series. There was plenty of humor with a little suspese. I liked the bit of mystery that surrounded Gabi and Nic was just everything I could have imaged and more. I fell in love with the Drivas family after reading Stay with Me last year so I couldn't wait until I got my hands on Nic's book. I love the whole Greek family dynamic and don't even get me started on Katerina Drivas! I was sore from laughing so hard! The story was engaging and fast paced. Nic and Gabi fell, and they fell hard for each other. At first, I couldn't really feel the emotional connection between them. I feel like it lacked a bit more on Gabi's end though it got better as the story progressed. I wish some of the content was more spaced out than it was instead of bundled towards the end but other than that I thought this was a great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Detour; Author: Visit Amazon's Kacey Shea Page; Review: My man Trent has finally met his match in Lexi. I have been waiting so very impatiently for his story as I loved him from the first moment we met him in the Uncovering Love series. Kacey Shea did not let me down! Trent has absolutely no filter and comes off as a jerk at times, but I was surprised at how kind hearted he really was. He's quite complex. I really liked Lexi! Though she's guarded and a little vulnerable, she didn't let people walk all over her. I loved the interaction between her and the 3UG guys, especially Trent. Their banter was absolutely hilarious and their chemistry was hot! There was also the perfect amount of drama to keep things interesting. I couldn't help but get completely engrossed in their story. Kacey Shea did an awesome job with this one. I look forward to reading what she releases next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One is a Promise (Tangled Lies) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Godwin Page; Review: This was my first time ever reading Pam Godwin and it definitely won't be the last! I loved how the story was a mix of the past and the present. Danni is fun and fiesty. I love her attitude and spunk. She's got a good heart but she doesn't let any one walk all over her. My heart broke for her and Cole. You could tell how connected they were from the very beginning. You couldn't deny that they had the type of love that would last for the entirety of their lives. I can't say I particularly liked Trace. There was just something about him that rubbed me the wrong way from the very beginning and darn it I was right! Even so, I couldn't deny how much he cared for Danni. Pam Godwin spun quite the web! Right when I thought I knew what was going to happen she made me second guess myself. One is a Promise defintely didn't unfold the way I thought it was going to. It ended up being better! I can't wait to read the next installment to this trilogy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lover; Author: Visit Amazon's Marni Mann Page; Review: 3.5 Stars I knew this was going to be an interesting book after reading the synopsis. Having read Gia Riley before, I was looking forward to seeing how well her writing mixed with that of Marni Mann. Overall, I thought the story flowed well and it had a good pace. The plot was unique to me as I had never read anything like this. There was plenty of steam and quite a few surprises. West and Piper's relationship evolved in a bit of an unconventional manner but that didn't make it any less obvious how connected to each other they were. Though I liked the ending, part of me wanted things to be a bit more complicated. I felt like the issues were solved a little too easily. I don't necessarily agree with both spouses being in the wrong. I feel like this story would have had a bigger impact if there was some innocence to a party that was involved. There was a hint at drama after things unfolded with the couples but I don't feel like it ever really hit a peak. There seemed to be a lot of talk and threats but no real action.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shacking Up; Author: Visit Amazon's Helena Hunting Page; Review: This was my first time reading Helena Hunting and I must say Shacking Up is absolutely hilarious! Ruby is fun but a little over dramatic! I love that she wants to make her own way instead of doing what is expected. She could have easily given into the struggles that she faced but she kept fighting for her dream which I really admired. I loved everything about Bane. Yeah, he wasn't always great with his words but he just seemed to be so genuine considering his upbringing. I knew I was going to be in for quite the ride with this book after the way these two met. There was no denying the instant connection between them. I really liked the way their relationship evolved. Shacking Up is an all around entertaining book and I look forward to reading more from Helena Hunting in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Strong Enough; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Harlow Page; Review: I was really excited when Melanie Harlow announced that she would be co-writing a male/male novel. I love when authors decide to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. I thought Melanie and David Romanov did a great job writing Strong Enough. Maxim and Derek have a beautiful story. I admire Maxim for taking risks and doing everything in his power to achieve his dreams. Moving to a new country, not knowing what to expect is scary even if it can be a little exhilarating. I loved his demeanor and how easy going he was. He just came off as a real genuine person. I also loved the way that Derek grew throughout the book. He truly had to fight to not only find his true self but to also embrace it. He had to accept who he was as a person and be happy with it no matter what others thought. I admit that he was frustrating at times. Maxim was a saint for the way that he handled Derek as he fought his inner battles. They're total opposites yet they are so perfect for each other. I only wish we could have experienced some of the struggles that Derek had with his parents instead of being told about it. I think it would have given the story a little something extra, especially because it was a huge part of why Derek continuously pushed Maxim away. Otherwise, I really enjoyed reading their story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roamer (The Nomad Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Janine Infante Bosco Page; Review: Janine Infante Bosco takes us on quite the ride with Roamer! I knew it was going to be an emotional read. Ally has gone through so much and she really struggled to find herself again. Deuce is more than I imagined. I love how loyal he is to those he cares about even if he didn't quite agree with having certain responsibilities. I liked that we were brought back to what happen at the end of Wanderer but in Deuce and Ally's point of view. I also love how supportive this MC is. They didn't hesitate to take care of Ally, no matter what it might cost them. I thought Cobra's story was my favorite but Deuce has seriously taken the cake. I really enjoyed this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The King; Author: Visit Amazon's Skye Warren Page; Review: I was so excited when I found out that Damon was going to get his own story. I quickly fell in love with him while reading the End Game series so this was quite the treat. There's so much more to Damon then what meets the eye. He comes off as cold but really he does what he can to make life easier for those who need help. My heart broke for Penny. She has gone through so much at such a young age and the things that Jonathan Scott did to her was appaling. Her parents, especially her dad, aren't any better. Her father may not have hurt her the way Jonathan did but it doesnt make it any less harmful. As a father, he was supposed to protect her not throw her to the sharks. The King is fast paced and suspenseful. I can't believe the way this book ended and I will be impatiently waiting for book two of this duet. I love this world that Skye Warren has created!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beard Made Me Do It (The Dixie Wardens Rejects) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: The Beard Made Me Do It was engaging from start to finish with plenty of drama. I came into reading this book with mixed feelings. As a huge Seanshine fan, I wasn't exactly excited about reading Ellen's story. Obviously, we figured out that she and Jessie had some kind of past in I'm Only Here for the Beard but my heart hardened a bit towards her because of the situation. I can better understand now why she was so caught up on Jessie, even if I don't really agree with how she treated Sean. Now that all of the secrets have come to light, it's easy to tell how in love she is with Jessie, even after everything that happened with them. Jessie comes off as a bit standoffish to the others but I can't blame him! He had a tough life but I admire him for the way he took care of his responsibilities considering how young he was when his life suddenly changed. The interaction between him and Linc spoke to my heart. I loved their bond and how open they were with each other. That alone has made this book one of my favorites of the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steal (Seaside Pictures); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Van Dyken Page; Review: What an emotional ride! With so much history between Will and Angelica, it's hard not to be invested in them from the very beginning. No matter how much you want to hate Angelica, you can't. There's no denying how much she wanted to change for the better. Will is a jerk for the way he treated her at times and even though he was hurting just as much as she was, that didn't make it right. I did admire however the way he opened his eyes to his faults. He knew when he was at fault and he took ownership and apologized for his actions. I loved how supportive their friends were. You could tell that they just wanted to see Will and Angelica happy even if they had to meddle a bit. Their story really showed how much your life can truly change when you decide to forgive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Nights; Author: Visit Amazon's Winter Renshaw Page; Review: This was my first time reading Winter Renshaw and I can honestly say that I wouldn't hesitate to pick up another book from this author. Overall, I enjoyed Country Nights. Leighton is a little lost but she has this inner strength that pushes her forward. She doesn't let herself become a pushover even in her vulnerable moments. River comes off as a real jerk and he's a little hard to like at first. He's standoffish and comes off as if everyone around him is an annoyance. That being said, once he opens up, you see how much of a good heart he has. I liked the premise of the story and I thought Country Nights was written well for the most part. There were a few issues that quickly became non issues and I felt like there should have been more in regards to those situations. Specifically the situation with Leighton's ex as well as the bar owner. I think there could have been more elaboration in regards to those moments instead of it being swept under the rug.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Checkmate: This is Dangerous (Checkmate Duet Series) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Fox Page; Review: I was really looking forward to this after reading the synopsis. I liked the characters and the premise of the story. I liked the fact that Logan worked so hard to take care of his responsibilities, even when he got a lot of push back, he kept fighting and did what he had to do. There's a little suspense which keeps things interesting but aside from that I didn't find it very engaging. There were parts of the story that were a little inconsistent and a lot of it seemed a bit redundant. The characters ramble about certain things which makes the story repetitive. There was a chapter where we read a situation in Logan's POV then turned around and read the same thing in Kayla's POV in the next one. I didn't think that was really necessary especially because we didn't learn anything new from the situation at hand. I feel like there could have been a better way to read how Kayla reacted in that scene without having to read it all over again. Yeah, we were told about her day but apart from that I feel like that chapter was just filler. I think the ending was the most engaging part of the story yet I'm not sure if it was enough to make me want to read part two.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two is a Lie (Tangled Lies) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Godwin Page; Review: This series keeps getting better!! Pam Godwin seriously took us for a ride with this one. If I'm honest, I had a hard time with Danni in Two is a Lie. At times, I was 100% on her side but other times she was a bit frustrating with her indecisiveness. I feel like she came off too needy considering she put herself in the situation that she found herself in. Part of me agreed with her initial choice in regards to Cole and Trace and part of me knew that it was probably the worst decision ever! I couldn't see that ending well. I can't say I'm happy about everything that Cole put Danni through. I can understand his reasonings but knowing the way she suffered, it's hard to see his side of things. However, I loved that Cole took her on dates and made an effort to reacquaint himself with who she has become. He didn't completely let his desires control him. I couldn't deny the love he had for her. I thought my feelings towards Trace would change in this installment of the Tangled Lies series. Unfortunately, I didn't quite get the warm and fuzzies from Trace. There's just something about him that I can't connect with. He speaks pretty words to Danni but I don't trust his intentions especially after everything unfolded with these three. I wanted to believe he has her best interests at heart but I just can't. The way Pam Godwin left us hanging at the end of this left me with so many questions. With all the distrust and questions circulating, there's no telling where she'll take us in book three.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hello Forever (Hello Goodbye) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarina Bowen Page; Review: As much as I like the premise of the story, I was not a huge fan of the execution. It started off pretty well but things just kind of fell flat. I liked Caxton and Axel. I also liked how we were exposed to the two totally different sides of the spectrum as far as how people handle diversity in relationships. That being said, the writing was just okay and the story was predictable. There was just something missing. Once all of the "drama" unfolded, the rest of the story was rushed. Things were solved so easily when I feel like there could have been more angst considering the situation at hand. This was just an okay read for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Sunrise (The Darkest Sunrise Duet); Author: Visit Amazon's Aly Martinez Page; Review: I have no words! Aly Martinez has blown me away with The Darkest Sunrise! From the Prologue alone, I was emotionally invested and it didn't end there. Aly takes us on quite the emotional ride with this one. There's not much I didn't love about this book. The story was so unique and the writing was great. My heart absolutely broke for Charlotte and what she was going through. I can't imagine the turmoil she felt after everything that happened. Porter was like a breath of fresh air! Even though he too was dealing with a darkness of his own, he was truly the light that Charlotte needed. I loved his stupid jokes and the way he was totally enthralled by her from the very beginning. He didn't give up on her no matter how many times she tried to push him away. I also loved the connection they shared and how they found solace in one another. Aly Martinez really did a fantastic job with this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Southern Nights Series; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Never Page; Review: This was my first time reading M Never. Overall, I enjoyed her writing and the premise of the story. I liked the characters for the most part. There's no denying how much Kamdyn and Laney care for each other. The attraction was instant from the very beginning even if Laney tried to play hard to get. I applaud her for making him work for her attention considering his reputation. Kamdyn is definitely persistent. He went after Laney with a single minded purpose. Laney tends to run from her problems instead of facing them so by the last installment of the same thing over and over again, it got annoying. There was a good bit of drama throughout the three part series but not too much angst. I feel like the "drama" aspect was a bit redundant as it always had to do with Kamdyn and him being accused of doing something that he didn't do one way or another. Aside from that, I thought this was an okay read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss My Boots (The Coming Home Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Sloan Page; Review: As soon as I started reading, I was already liking this book more than the first in the series. I was looking forward to Quinn's story as she was quite a handful in Lost Rider. I quickly became a fan of hers as she supported Leighton. In Kiss My Boots, we get to see a more vulnerable side to her. Yeah, she's still a bit fiesty, especially in the beginning, but you could really tell how much Tate leaving affected her on a deeper level. If anything, Tate is definitely charming. Though I don't completely agree with why he went ghost on Quinn, I can understand to an extent. I feel like he could have found a way to contact her, even if it was brief. There was some drama outside of their relationship. I can't say I agree with when it happened in the story. I feel like it should have come a lot sooner in order to give the book a bit more angst but outside of that I thought Kiss My Boots was written well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elusive (Shipwreck) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's L. A. Fiore Page; Review: As soon as I started reading, I knew this was going to be one of the most unique stories that I've read this year. It's not often that I run into a romance novels about pirates and I honestly didn't know what to expect. I can say that I'm glad I gave it a chance. LA Fiore spun a pretty interestin tale about a modern day pirate while twisting in some historical aspects. For the most part, I really enjoyed the story. I thought the introduction to the characters and their past was very engaging. My heart ached for what Kace went through but I loved how he made a way for himself even when so many odds were against him. Willow may not have had as much of an unfortunate upbringing as Kace but hers still lacked. I can't say her parents were my favorite people in this book. The two people who should always put her first didn't and that was hard to read. The pace seemed to slow down a bit after the first 50%. I wasn't as engaged as I was in the beginning. The writing seemed a bit more rushed and choppy. There were some situations where I left there should have been more angst or just more conflict in general. Kace became too indecisive. One scenario that really through me off was when he decided he wasn't going to come clean about a situation. He then denied when confronted about it and even told himself he wasn't going to tell Willow, then the very next time he saw her he came clean. I wasn't expecting that situation to unravel that quickly even if deep down Willow knew the truth. Overall though, I did like the story as a whole and I am looking forward to the next book in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Shot: A Second Chance Standalone Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: I was really looking forward to Jace's story after we were introduced to him in Sexy Jerk. I knew he was going to have an interesting story, I just didn't know it would be quite like this. First, I absolutely loved how this story was written and how the story flowed seamlessly from past to present. Jace is a great dad to Scarlett and that really drew me to him. Yeah, he's still fighting some inner battles but he doesn't let that keep him from being that father that she deserves. Scarlett is a sassy little girl and I loved the interaction between the two of them. I struggled at times with Hannah. Yes, I get her hurt and frustrations. Yes, I admire her for how far she's come and how she took control of her life when it counted but she really overreacted at times and always seemed to run away from her problems. She was a bit over dramatic when she finds out certain things about Jace. I can't see how it was any of her business in the first place. I also didn't like the way she threw things from his past in his face, especially the things he didn't have control over. She says that she quit judging people based on their upbringing but she did just that whenever she got upset with him later on in the book. Aside from that I really enjoyed their story and I especially loved the ending. The Epilogue couldn't have been more perfect for this couple.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beard Up (The Dixie Warden Rejects MC) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Lani Lynn Vale Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Note: In an attempt not to give away any spoilers, I will not mention Ghost's real name or the name of his wife. After months of waiting Ghost's identity has FINALLY been revealed. I can say that I was not disappointed. It was hard not to be invested in his story after the snippets that we've received in the previous books in this series. I think what I loved the most about Ghost was his quirks. We learned so much more about him and how he was before everything hit the fan. I loved how dedicated he was to his family. He was always there for them even if they didn't know it. I also admired how dedicated his wife was to him. There was no one else for her whether there was a possibility of his return or not. I loved their connection and how everything just fell back into place for them even with the excess drama. However, I do wish the conflict was more of a "present" conflict. There were a lot of mentions of the issue based on what happened in the past but we didn't get much of it when everything started to unfold in the present. I understand that a lot of the story was based on Ghost's coming out and his true identity but I would have liked a little more drama in regards to the people who made him have to hide his identity in the first place. It didn't completely take away from the story but it would have been nice. Overall though, I really enjoyed this book and I'm definitely looking forward to the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brightest Sunset (The Darkest Sunrise Duet) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Aly Martinez Page; Review: Wow! Aly Martinez has seriously taken us on a crazy ride with the last installment of the Darkest Sunrise duet. I felt so many different emotions as I read and there was no way I could put this book down until I completed it. Though there was a lot of stress through disagreements and heartache, I loved the way everything came together in the end. I loved how even though Porter seem to get most of the backlash from everything, he still put his children first and eventually found a way to make things work for everyone involved. I was proud of Charlotte when she finally stood up for herself instead of letting everyone run over her. It was almost as if she couldn't think for herself which was frustrating. I got that she was in a bit of a peculiar situation but I felt like this was a time where she should have stood up for herself and her relationship from the very beginning. Then there's Brady. He's the most frustrating man and I wanted so badly to hate him for the way he was acting but at the same time I understood his concern. It was still hard to be on his side with the way he was acting. Aside from all the drama, I loved everything about this series and I couldn't imagine it ending more perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enrage (Eagle Elite); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Van Dyken Page; Review: All I can say is, wow! Rachel Van Dyken really knows how to write a book that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Even through all the angst, there's plenty of humor. I loved the characters and how they support one another. Even if that support was a bit violent. Dante comes off as hard and emotionless but deep down, he's a good person, no matter what path life has taken him down. El found herself in an unfortunate situation that made her vulnerable and scared but even then she didn't give up on herself or the possibility of having a true family. The chemistry between these two was hot from the very beginning. The plot had quite a few twists that I didn't see coming. Even when I thought things would simmer down a bit, it got more complex. Things happened that I seriously never would have expected. My heart broke with the situation these characters found themselves in but I'm glad things happened the way that they did. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aim: A Circle of Justice Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's L.P. Dover Page; Review: I was looking forward to getting to know the rest of the Chandler clan and reading Ian's story. I think the premise of the series as a whole has been quite interesting and unique, and I felt the same about this installment. However, I thought Aim was just okay. I wasn't as engaged in this story as I have been in the previous books. I just couldn't get into the writing which made it hard to connect with the characters. Ian and Grace had a good physical connectoin but I wasn't feeling the emotional connection at all. I liked the game that LP Dover came up with for this story and how it played out but everything just seemed to be solved way too easily. Especially, the situaton with Grace. There wasn't much angst in regards to her situation. She was there and then she wasn't. I just needed something more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mondays with you (Sunday Love) (Volume 2); Author: KJ Lewis; Review: After reading the synopsis, I was looking forward to reading Monday's With You. I really enjoyed the premise of the story as well as the characters. West and Blake became best friends at a young age, but an unfortunate situation forced them apart. I hated what Blake went through but I admire his strength for making it through those hard times. I also admire West for being confident in who he is even when he wasn't sure how others would take it. Though there was no denying how much West and Blake cared about each other, I had a hard time connecting with them at times. I struggled a little bit with the writing. The pace started off pretty quickly but gradually started to slow which made it hard to stay engaged in the story. Some parts didn't seem very realistic to me, like how quickly Blake decided that he was into West more than he expected. I would expect more hesitancy with their first intimate interaction considering how that moment unfolded. Overall, I thought this was an okay read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Deeds: A Dirty Money Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: I was really looking forward to Bad Deeds! I love the way that Lisa Renee Jones has weaved this series. There was plenty of suspense and though we're left with even more questions, we did get quite a few answers to others. Admittedly, the beginning started off a bit too slow for me. I even had a hard time feeling the connection between Shane and Emily which made me question whether I'd end up enjoying this installment of this series. The pacing did eventually get better but I feel like it picked up the most towards the end. I do however love the twist and turns of this book. Lisa Renee Jones definitely put the emphasis on keeping your friends close and your enemies closer in Bad Deeds. Characters that I didn't expect to come together were able to unite for a common cause. Bonds were made that I don't see being easily broken. We got to see a new side to not only Shane and Emily but to supporting characters as well. Bad Deeds does end in quite the cliffhanger that tells me that the next book in this series is going to take us on a wild ride. I can't wait to read the next installment!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crave, Part One (The Crave Duet) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's E.K. Blair Page; Review: This was my first time reading EK Blair and I'll say that I absolutely loved the writing. The story flowed very well and it was easy to caught up in Kason and Ady's story. It was especially easy to connect with these characters on more than a superficial level. I loved the way Kason and Ady's relationship progressed from the start. It feel as though the progression was realistic based on the ages of the characters. It was hard to read how much Kason struggled with his circumstances. It's not something that would typically cross people's mind so I thought it was great that EK Blair brought some awareness to it. I loved that Ady made him feel like he belonged no matter how different their backgrounds were. Ady also had her own struggles and I hate that she felt like an outsider to her family. The way that she was treated by the one person who should want to love and protect her the most was unacceptable. At the end of the day though, she kept pushing forward. I wasn't super happy with the ending. I didn't have a problem with the fact that it was a cliffhanger, it was just too predictable for me. However, based on the rest of the story, I'm really looking forward to reading part two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trust; Author: Visit Amazon's Kylie Scott Page; Review: I am a huge Kylie Scott fan so I was definitely looking forward to reading Trust. I don't typically read YA but after reading the synopsis, I knew I wanted to get my hands on this one. Trust is fast paced with a unique storyline. Edie and John came to know each other in an unconventional way but that situation brought them a friendship that neither realized they needed. They were able to connect with each other on a totally different level. I loved how they found solace in each other. John is a bit closed off but going through what they went through and spending time with Edie really opened him up. Edie is quirky and a mess but I found her to be absolutely hilarious. I loved her friendship with Hang and how they grew close as well. She had challenges of her own to get past but in the end she didn't let those challenges hold her back. Though, I liked the pace of the story I felt like it ended a little abruptly. I was expecting more angst and even a cliffhanger when I realized how close to the end I was considering the conflict at that point of the story, but that wasn't the case. I liked the ending, I guess I was just expecting more between the last chapter and the epilogue.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Absinthe; Author: Visit Amazon's Winter Renshaw Page; Review: 3.5 Stars I knew I needed to get my hands on this book after reading the synopsis. For the most part, I thought Absinthe was a pretty interesting story. I liked the banter between Ford and Halston as well as the way their friendship evolved. I loved that they were both into reading and found that commonality in each other. Halston didn't have the typical upbringing so for her to not only want to better herself and to also be so well read was admirable. Ford has a lot of drive when it comes to his career but not much else until Halston which made their situation a bit more complicated. Aside from their banter, I didn't really feel that emotional connection. Also, I can't say that I'm happy with the execution of the last half or so of the book. It just rushed by. I get that time was passing for each character but we went from a very in depth beginning to bits and pieces from years that have passed for each character. I would have almost preferred a two part series and got more detail from the second half of their lives as opposed to the bits that we got in this book. Otherwise, I thought this was an enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Come Back To Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: I typically enjoy books by Kathy Coopmans but I really struggled with this one. While the premise of the story was a good idea, I was not a fan of the execution. The prologue was good but other than that I just wasn't feeling it. The pace is really slow, the characters' thoughts were long winded and repetitive from chapter to chapter and I just could not feel the connection between Adriana and Blake. The situation that Adriana is going through is heartbreaking but I just didn't feel that heartbreak through the writing. The transition from past and present was confusing and didn't flow very well. I found myself putting this book down more often then not. I kept reading in the hopes that something would pull me into this story but it just never happened.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Venom & Glory (Venom Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: S. Williams; Review: I thought Venom & Glory was a great ending to the trilogy. I love how consistent Draco's character is. He has opened up but he didn't become less cold or cruel just because he fell in love. He's still the Draco we met in book one. Though I didn't quite agree with some of his actions, I don't blame him for making those decisions. He did what he had to do to protect his empire and the people he loved. Gianna has really found herself in this installment. She knew without a doubt what she wanted and she went after it. Yeah, she messed up really badly but she kept pushing forward instead of taking the coward's way out. She pushed Draco more especially when he refused to a knowledge what she had to say. She was still a pain in the butt at times but I admire her persistence. As usual, the writing was great. Shanora really knows how to draw you into a story. I was engaged from the very beginning. I only hate that this trilogy has now ended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three is a War (Tangled Lies) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Godwin Page; Review: This was the most frustrating book, a great read but frustrating nonetheless. I have been invested in this trilogy from the very beginning and it was quite the ride. Though, there were times that Danni annoyed me in the beginning, you couldn't helped but to get engrossed in her story through Pam Godwin's writing. Cole and Trace are quite the pair and made some pretty questionable choices but you could tell that they had Danni's best interest at heart. It was great to see snippets of their friendship before all the drama with Danni wedged them apart. I admit, I don't agree with the outcome. My heart was so set on this going one way but unfortunately that didn't happen which makes me even more frustrated. Once one decision was made with 20 or so percent left in the book, I knew things weren't going to end as easily as I'd hoped. Understandably, Danni made the best decision for her but it still broke my heart. I only wish that Pam Godwin will give us more closure in the future on part of the outcome of this story. I can't accept the way things turned out. The story as a whole flowed well from start to finish. Pam Godwin took us on quite the ride with this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hard Time; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristen Luciani Page; Review: Honestly, I liked the premise of the story, I thought for the most part that the plot was pretty unique, at least it hasn't been like anything I've read before. There's plenty of drama which I enjoy when it comes to books. The writing was pretty good and for the most part I enjoyed the characters. I liked how feisty and independent Ari ws and the twists that came with her background. I especially loved the relationship that she had wit her sister and the banter between them. Jeff was pretty single minded the most book when it came to the goal that he wanted to accomplish. I admire that he did want to make a change for his family even if it was a struggle for him for most of the book up until the end. He knew he needed to make things right, he just had to fight his demons to get there. That being said, the pace was way too slow for me and I felt that there was absolutely no emotional connection between Jeff and Ari. They're at odds for most of the book. They barely even acknowledged the fact that they gave a crap about each other except when they were physical and then all of a sudden, it was love. Most of the book seemed to revolve around the big elephant in the room which is fine and I'm not saying that the characters needed to be super lovey dovey because that's not them. I just didn't feel anything more than a physical burn between them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. NEURO (St. Luke's Docuseries) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Max Monroe Page; Review: 4.5 Stars This might be my favorite book of the series! I absolutely loved Nick's relationship with Lexi. He was man enough to admit that he messed up when it came to her but it was great to see him finally putting his daughter first and doing everything he could to make sure he was more present in her life. Lexi has an amazing mind and I loved it! She was definitely one of the bright points of this book. Nick and Charlotte are complete opposites but they are perfect for each other. Charlotte is quirky and independent. I loved that she just went for it with Nick. She decided she wanted him and made it happen. He's a little broody and unsure at first but he really opened up with her. I'm glad he finally realized that he deserved to be happy too, no matter what mistakes he made in the past. There was, however, plenty of humor which is never ending when it comes to a Max Monroe novel. Though, I feel like we didn't get to read as much in reference to the docuseries scenes that were filmed of Nick like we got in the previous two books. I definitely wished we could have gotten more. Aside from that, I really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sugar (Wrecked series); Author: Visit Amazon's Mandi Beck Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Sugar. Not only was I excited to get glimpses into the lives of the characters that we met from Stoned but Beau and Addy were quite the pair. Addy is independent and quirky though she doesn't a very high self esteem. She seemed unsure of how well she fit in with her friends and the industry that she worked in at times. Having to deal with Beau definitely brought her more intention than she bargained for. Beau is cocky and broody, yet guilt-ridden due to circumstances in his past. Underneath it all though, he has a good heart and I was glad that he finally confronted those demons even if he knew it was going to upset some of the people that he cared about most. Beau was also quite the charmer. He knew what he wanted and he went after it. The banter between him and Addy was hilarious and their chemisty was off the charts. I especially loved their interactions with the supporting characters. You could really tell how close they are with their family and friends. There just wasn't a dull moment. Mandi Beck did an awesome job writing this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misadventures of a City Girl (Misadventures Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Meredith Wild Page; Review: I was really looking forward to the Misadventure books and I felt like Misadventures of a City Girl was a pretty good start. Madison and Luke were quite the pair. Things got hot and heavy right from the start for these two. They both are struggling with past hurts but even when things got a bit testy, they decided to take the chance on each other anyways. I enjoyed the banter between the two and how they were able to compromise in order to make things work. There was no doubting the instant chemisty between them. That being said, the pace was just too slow for me. I hoped it would have picked up especially when Luke and Madison started to get to know each other better but it seemed to continue to move along slowly. I know that the purpose of Madison's ex was supposed to bring a bit of drama to the story but her arguing with him came off as really childish. It made me question her maturity when she seemed so strong and independent throughout the book. Overall though, I enjoyed the book and I look forward to reading other Misadventures in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Little Secret (Forbidden Desires) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Ryan Page; Review: Dirty Little Secret started off pretty well. Emma has had a hard time in her past relationships but she's no longer letting the past keep her finding the love she deserves. I admire that she was willing to take the risk with Gavin even if things were a bit unconventional. Gavin is frustrating for the majority of the book. He's so hot and cold, and I hated the way he treated Emma. Though, he's not the only one at fault. She went back to him so easily which was frustrating even after he continuously pushed her away. I was hoping she'd put up more of a fight considering she continuously mentioned not putting up with his games. The pace slowed down quite a bit after the 50% mark and the story just wasn't as engaging after that point. I found myself wanting to skin or checking to see how much longer I had in the book. We were left in a cliff hanger but I'm not really feeling the anticipation for the next release. Overall, I felt like this was just an okay read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Queen; Author: Visit Amazon's Skye Warren Page; Review: I couldn't wait for the release of The Queen. I loved this world that Skye Warren has created and I really hate to see it end. The Queen was suspenseful and engaging. The connection between Damon and Penny is stronger than ever. Penny has truly grown in this installment. She's not quite as naive as she was. She's finally stood up for herself instead of letting others control her. Damon was a jerk for most of the book yet he never failed to put Penny's wellbeing before his own. There was never a doubt in how much he cared for her. I felt like the issue outside of their relationship was solved too easily considering the intensity of the build up. I wish there could have been more fight. The war between the two of them however seemed to be the biggest challenge. Damon is a lot more vulnerable than he appears and I admire Penny for finding the strength within herself to play his game in order to show him what she deserved instead of falling victim to his crass remarks. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I really look forward to reading more from Skye Warren in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Life of Cooper Bennett; Author: Visit Amazon's Golden Czermak Page; Review: After reading the synopsis, I was really looking forward to this book. Not only is PNR my favorite genre but I've got a soft spot for werewolves so I couldn't wait to get my hands on The Secret Life of Cooper Bennett. As always with Golden Czermak, there was plenty of detail and depth to this book. Now 18, life is starting to get pretty interesting for Cooper Bennett. He's had a rough upbringing. Things aren't great for him and I felt like every day was a new battle for him. The one bright side and constant being his best friend Billy. I loved their frienship and how Billy's family embraced Cooper as if he were a part of it. This story was action packed and engaging with some humor. At times though, it was kind of hard to keep up with whose POV we were reading as it changes quite a bit. There were parts of the story I wish we could have experienced instead of being told about and there were also a couple details that were left out that I wish we could have gotten answers to but overall I thought this was an entertaining read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hot Stuff; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Hot Stuff! I loved that Kim Karr didn't gloss over the football aspect. As a huge football fan, it made the story more realistic and I felt like I was experiencing everything right along with Lucas and Gillian. Their connection was instant and the banter was hilarious. I enjoyed Gillian's sass along with Lucas' confidence. I loved how they were both chartering into new territory with each other. The conflict making things even better. The sneaking around with the possibility of getting caught making things even hotter. I was surprised when Lucas gave into how he was feeling so quickly even when he kept convincing himself that it was wrong. I thought he would have stuck to his guns but there was no denying the chemistry that they shared. I thought the storyline was engaging and flowed well from start to finish. This was just an all around entertaining read and I think Kim Karr did an awesome job writing it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sweetness of Life (Starving for Southern) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Andrews Page; Review: I've really enjoyed Kathryn Andrew's writing in the past and I definitely don't feel any differently when it comes to The Sweetness of Life. Overall, I thought this was a fun read. I was instantly drawn into the story from the very beginning. I especially loved how Kathryn included recipes that were related to each chapter. The animosity is strong from day one with Zach and Shelby. I hated that Zach didn't really seem to give Shelby a chance based on what he assumed about her from catching only part of a conversation. He instantly hated her instead of getting the facts from her. I admire Shelby for the way she handled things with Zach. She was in a peculiar situation considering she didn't really know why he was so angry with her. I loved her southern roots and I admit I'm a little biased since I'm from Charleston as well. I thought the writing was great and the story flowed very well. The Sweetness of Life is humorous, engaging and I really enjoyed the characters even when they were a little frustrating. Kathryn Andrews did an great job with this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Racer; Author: Visit Amazon's Katy Evans Page; Review: 4.5 stars I was really looking forward to this book and I can truly say that I was not disappointed in the least! Racer is too hot for his own good. I didn't really know what to expect when it came to him but he blew my mind. I loved his demeanor and how confident, and maybe even a little reckless, he is. He definitely didn't back down from any challenge. Lana is definitely a people pleaser but I admire the way she wanted to take care of her family. Even when her brothers acted like jerks, shes there wanting to put them first. On top of that I just loved the relationship she had with her dad. A couple parts seemed a bit repetitive but overall I thought the story was engaging and I loved how Katy Evans incorporated Formula 1 into the story, making it more realistic with the perfect amount of depth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misadventures of a Good Wife (Misadventures Book 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Meredith Wild Page; Review: 2.5 Stars Misadventures of a Good Wife is book two in the Misadventures series. I was really excited about this book after reading the synopsis and overall, I liked the premise of story. There's some action and suspense. I loved the connection between Price and Kate. If anything, their physical chemistry was strong. I liked the relationship that Kate had with Price's sister, Michelle, and how close they were. However, after the first couple of chapters, I wasn't very engaged in the story at all. It was predictabe and just didn't hold me attention. I was hoping that it would get better as I continued to read but in the end this book just wasn't for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Still (Grip) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Ryan Page; Review: Kennedy Ryan is an amazing writer. She never fails to pull me into her stories and leave me contemplating her words well after I'm done. The conclusion of Grip and Bristol's story is just as powerful and thought-provoking as it was in the beginning. Just like with Grip, Still touches on many controversial topics that most wouldn't think about or truly understand. The topic that resonates with me the most however is the fact that love is love, no matter your ethnicity or sexuality. Grip is unashamedly himself. He fights for what he believes in without pause. I loved the way that Grip stood up for his love for Bristol even though he shouldn't have to. I also loved the way his mother embraced Bristol considering how rocky things were in book one. I admit, Bristol annoyed me a little in the beginning but by no means did it take away from the story as a whole. She did redeem herself in my eyes by the way she handled certain situations that she shouldn't have had to experience. Yes, there are humorous moments but overall Still is an emotional yet impactful read and I thought Kennedy Ryan did an awesome job with this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From This Moment; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Harlow Page; Review: From this moment was a touching story about dealing with loss and love. I really enjoyed this book and especially the writing. Melanie Harlow really drew me into Wes and Hannah's story. Wes is shy and was a bit of a pushover when it came to his brother, but he finally found his way and fought for what he deserved. My heart hurt for Hannah and how she struggled through the grief she was feeling. Though the way she always seemed to push Wes away became frustrating very quickly. She's a runner and always needed space every time things got a little difficult. I was glad when she finally put herself first instead of worrying about what other people thought. Little Abby was adorable and possibly one of my favorite parts of the book. Lenore however really irked me but Melanie Harlow did an awesome job writing her. Everything that came out of her mouth had me gritting my teeth. Overall, I thought this book was engaging from start to finish and I look forward to reading more from Melanie Harlow in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Vault: A Sinfully Sexy Collection; Author: Visit Amazon's A. D. Justice Page; Review: I was really looking forward to reading The Vault as it includes stories from many of my favorite authors and quite a few that Ive never read before. I could never get tired of reading MJ Fields, Scott Hildreth and AD Justice. It was also great reading books from authors I hadn't read before like Katie Ashley and Liv Morris. Overall, I thought it was a great mix of hot and steamy reads though there were a couple that I wasn't very engaged in, I enjoyed the majority.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Too Deep (Doing Bad Things) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jordan Marie Page; Review: I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about In Too Deep once I started reading it. I was interested based on the synopsis but after the first couple of chapters, I wasn't really convinced that I was going to like it. However, I am glad that I continued reading this book. While, I was unsure if I really liked the writing in the beginning of the book, it got better as the story progressed. Hope is quite the character. The way she rambled and the excuses she came up with in response to situations that occurred in the story were hilarious and had me in tears from laughing so hard. That being said, she was a little frustrating at times. She had so many moments to come clean but backed out every single time out of fear. Aden was a jerk from the very beginning and I can't say that I liked him very much. I don't blame him for being angry with the situation but I also don't like the way that he took his anger out on Hope even before all the drama started. He did redeem himself a little bit but not enough for me to be completely on board with his character. That being said, this didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book. I look forward to reading more from Jordan Marie in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Little Too Late; Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Hart Page; Review: Overall, I thought A Little Too Late was a sweet story. There are parts that were heartbreaking but I definitely feeling like things happened the way they should have. What Charlie was going through with Mary is unbelievable and frustrating. I don't understand how anyone could walk away from their responsibilities the way Mary did. I felt bad for Charlie but I admire him for doing what he could even when he was unsure and lacked confidence. I do hate that it took someone from the outside for him to see what he already had at home. I liked Hannah but she is almost too nice. I wish she would have had more of a backbone. She was good at running away from her problems instead of facing them head on. I did love how well she interacted with the children. She was a natural at what she did. She embraced them in a way a mother should. I had never heard of an au pair before so it was nice to read about something new. I thought Staci Hart did a good job with this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shock Jock; Author: Visit Amazon's A.M. Madden Page; Review: I was really looking forward to reading Shock Jock. It had a steady pace for the most part though it slowed down quite a bit towards the end. The writing seemed a little rushed at times and kind of glazed over a lot of parts. I loved the idea of Vaughn and his career. I thought it was fun and it really brought something different to the story. I did enjoy that AM Madden kind of kept us in the dark as to who the love interest would be. At first, I thought it would be Haven but as I continued to read I became uncertain until it was finally revealed. I liked Haven and how quirky she is but I found myself getting annoyed with her at times. I guess I couldn't quite feel these deep rooted feelings that she had for him. It kind of came out of left field for me. She came off as so confident then we're hit with these insecurities that I just couldn't quite understand especially when Vaughn was basically telling and showing her that he was all in once he got over his initial shock. Even though I couldn't quite feel the connection on Haven's end, I can't deny the physical chemistry between these two. The fact that they've denied themselves for so long truly made the tension between them even stronger. Overall, I thought this was an enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hooking Up: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Helena Hunting Page; Review: I was excited about reading Amie's story after getting a glimpse of her in Shacking Up. Helena Hunting did not disappoint. Hooking Up was an entertaining read. I loved everything about Lexington. Yeah, he probably should have been upfront with Amie from the beginning but you can't help but want him. Amie had quite the fight ahead of her but I admire her for going after what she wanted regardless of what people thought. I enjoyed the whole premise of the book and how Amie and Lexington's relationship came about. Then you add the Armstrong factor and we were taken on quite the ride. He's the most vile character but the situations with him just made this story even better. I loved the drama that Helena brought to the table with this trio. I definitely look forward to reading more from her in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Way to You; Author: Visit Amazon's Kandi Steiner Page; Review: I thought this story was very unique. I think Cooper is crazy for just hopping in the car with Emery. I don't care how you look at it, it wasn't safe but at the same time, it was great for her. She needed that change and I'm glad she took the risk, no matter how high of a risk it was. She truly found herself on this journey in ways she least expected. I loved the way she embraced every new experience even when it was outside of her comfort zone. At first, Emery is such a mystery. There was much more to him than what meets the eye. While he had a different upbringing than Cooper, this journey was just as life changing for him as it was for her. His personal demons were deeper than I ever could have imagined when I first started reading. I loved that Kandi Steiner brought awareness to his battles as they are battles that many deal with on a daily basis. It made the story more realistic and I was really able to connect with these characters on a deeper level. On the Way to You is emotional and thought provoking. I loved everything about this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Santo; Author: Visit Amazon's M Robinson Page; Review: After meeting Damien in Ends Here, I couldn't wait to read his story. I wanted to know more about the monster that lived within this supposed "Saint". My heart ached for Amira and the things that she had to witness at such a young age. Though, it was hard at first she was able to embrace the new life she was forced into and I admire her for that. Unfortunately, I felt as though she was way too naive even with the circumstances.. Her world revolved around Damien and it was hard to read at times. Part of me felt as if she didn't know any better but I also feel like this was something that her caretaker could have opened her eyes to. She just let it happen and I don't think that was the best thing for Amira. Whatever strength she found to finally push Damien out of her life was all stemmed from the hurt that she felt from him. I feel like some of that hurt could have very well been avoided. While there was a tad bit of "Saint" in Damien, it doesn't overshadow the evil that lives within him. When I thought he'd finally redeem himself, he'd do something else to make you instantly dislike or even hate him. His list of sins are vast and while Amira was the bit of light in his darkness, it just wasn't enough. Yes, he saves her and tries to protect her the best he knows how but it doesn't make up for the way that he treated her when she just wanted to love him. And yes, he was right to push her away at times as she was too young but the cliffhanger at the end really tears you up. I couldn't believe the way that he left things after he pushed his way back into her life only to leave her once again. This isn't a book where you're going to instantly like the hero, if you can even call him that. Damien isn't exactly a hero in this story. You may not even like Amira as she is very naive. I think I felt bad for her more so than not as she didn't have that male figure to tell her that she shouldn't be treated in certain ways. That being said if you're into darker romance then this is a well written book as it evokes a lot of emotion. I think M Robinson did a great job with this one and I look forward to reading book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulled Under: Walker Security Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: Overall, I thought Pulled Under was fast paced and engaging. Lisa Renee Jones really pulled you into the mystery behind Sierra and her past until finally everything was revealed. I really liked Sierra in the beginning. She's sassy and gives just as good as she gets when it comes to Asher. Though, as time progresses I had a hard time connecting with her. Asher and the Walker crew were clearly there trying to help her, and while I somewhat understand her reasonings for not wanting their help, she kept throwing stuff about her past in Asher's face as if he doesn't know what he's capable of. Never once did he back down from being there for her yet after every turn she was ready to run away, which got a bit annoying. You couldn't help but to love Asher. Yeah, he comes off as pretty cocky at times but he was persistent when it came to Sierra. He did everything he could to ensure her safety even when she tried to push him away. I enjoyed the way the story unfolded but I felt like the ending was somewhat rushed and the resolution was too easy and predictable. Aside from that, I thought this wasn an entertaining read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manifest; Author: Visit Amazon's Golden Czermak Page; Review: 3.5 Stars I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this book before I started it and Im still not really sure how I feel about it. I commend Golden for stepping out of the box yet again and doing something different. Im going to be honest, I had a hard time reading this Manifest. Not because the writing or even the premise of the story is bad but because its weird to think about having this character speak directly to me as opposed to me reading a story the whole time. I thought Id get used to it as I read but Im not fully on board with it. That being said I really like Chance and I would love to read a full novel on him and his story, though not in the same format as Manifest was written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind the Bars; Author: Brittainy C Cherry; Review: Brittainy C Cherry is without a doubt one of my favorite authors. She never fails to write a story that pulls out every single emotion that a person could possibly feel. Behind the Bars was no exception. This book was everything! It was heartbreaking and uplifting. It made you laugh one chapter and cry the next. I loved every moment of it. My heart hurt so badly for the struggles that Elliott dealt with as a teen. No child deserves to go through what he went through yet even with all the hardships, he had a loving family and a hidden talent that blew people away. I love that Brittainy C Cherry brought attention to a matter so many go through on a daily basis. It made the story more realistic and I was really able to connect with Elliott. Even with all he went through, he persevered in the end. While Jasmine had a different experience than Elliott, she still had a difficult upbringing. I cant imagine not feeling loved by the people who are supposed to love you the most! She didn't let that nor other dark times keep her from finding her way. She was finally able to stand up for herself and realize that the guilt she was holding wasn't hers to bear. The love these two shared was beautiful and pure. Even with the obstacles they faced, their love for each other always shined through. I couldn't get enough of them. They were each the light that the other needed to find their way home. There were so many lessons to be learned in this book which made me love it more. I cant wait to ready what Brittainy comes out with next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misadventures of a Backup Bride (Misadventures Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Shayla Black Page; Review: I thought Back Up Bride was an entertaining read. Carson and Ella joined ranks in quite a peculiar situation. I admire Carson for trying to save this company for someone who he doesnt owe a thing to. He could have very well let it sink. Ella is sassy and I like that she didn't readily give in to Carsons every demand. She didn't hold out as long as I thought she would when it came to him. Carson and Ella definitely have a connection that cant be denied. Theyre more than hot for each other. Their physical connection was off the charts. That being said I didn't quite feel the emotional connection between these two until the very end of the book. The pace was also a bit too slow for me but other than that I enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: End Game: A Dirty Money Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: I was so sad yet excited about the last installment to this series. I really liked how Lisa Renee Jones broke the story up into two parts. It really added more emotional Shane and Emily have been on quite the rollercoaster ride. Through it all though, there was no doubt as far as their relationship is concerned. They had a united front throughout the story, even when they didn't agree. To say there were some shocking moments would be an understatement but in the end everything worked out for the best. I did feel like the end came to easy. Yes, I know they went through a lot to get where they ended up but once everything was said and done I felt like the issue was suddenly a non-issue without any small lingering drama. I expected more push and pull from Martinez and even Rogers but there wasnt. Thats not to say I didn't enjoy the ending, Im just surprised there wasn't more difficulty with the way things were settled.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misadventures on the Night Shift (Misadventures Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Rowe Page; Review: Ive read Lauren Rowe before so I was really looking forward to reading this installment of the Misadventures series. Its definitely different from anything Ive read before. Abby is a little quirky. She has her vices that Lauren Rowe slowly starts to unveil. I had a hard time connecting with Abby. I couldn't really get on board with her reasonings behind her past life. I guess it just didn't fit my perception of her character in the story and it just didn't work for me. I did however love that she was able to find her true self and not conform to the thoughts of others, even if those others are family. Lucas is a jerk in the beginning but you eventually see a softer side of him. I admire what he did for Abby after everything was said and done. I also liked the way things fell in place for them in the end. Their relationship was definitely unconventional to say the least.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thing About Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: At first it was kind of hard to get into the story. Jules rambles a lot and so I struggled with reading in her POV which made the pace seem slow. It does however get better once you get past the first couple chapters and I ended up really liking her character. I loved the relationship between Jake and his family. The way that he took care of his sister and grandmother was so sweet. I enjoyed the bickering between Jake and Jules. They had an instant connection that wasn't hard to see. I loved the small yet impactful pieces that linked them. It brought an extra, emotional layer to the story. I loved how they had that similarity with each other. I thought Kim Karr did a great job with this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thrive; Author: Visit Amazon's Aly Martinez Page; Review: 4.5 Stars From reading the prologue alone, I knew this book was going to be a great book. Aly Martinex did not disappoint. Lark and Mira have quite the story. They had a bit of an uncoventional start to their relationship and I loved how Aly Martinez gave us flashbacks into their past as the story progressed. It was clear that they were meant for each other even with the obstacles that stood in their way. Mira has definitely come a long way. Even though her life is far from perfect, she finally found the happiness that she hadn't found with the previous decisions she had made. It broke my heart to see all the pain Lark had been holding on to. I didn't blame him for the anger he felt towards Mira, it was more than warranted but they clearly didn't know each other as well as they thought. I loved the drama and twists that were thrown our way though I did feel like they gave into each other rather quickly. I know they had the history but considering how angry Lark was I thought there'd be more of a fight. Aside from that I really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Seams; Author: Visit Amazon's Alessandra Torre Page; Review: 4.5 Stars I love Alessandra Torres writing! She never fails to write a story thats completely engaging from start to finish. Hidden Seams wasn't what I expected. The prologue alone had me engrossed and needy for what was to come. I wasn't disappointed. Avery is sassy yet she has this vulnerability when it comes to her past and what shes gone through. Marco seems to have it all and at some points I got a little irritated with him and how he was portrayed. However, he did have a softer side that we saw more often then not. While the story was mostly serious, there was plenty of humor and I loved the supporting characters. While their relationship was unconventional in the beginning, Marco and Averys story was quite entertaining. I really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Blue; Author: Visit Amazon's L.J. Shen Page; Review: 4.5 Stars This was my first time reading LJ Shen and I wasn't disappointed in the least. Midnight Blue was filled with some heartache but with plenty of hilarious moments. Indigo is getting way over her head with the opportunity that was placed in front of her but she refused to give in and put her all into it. Alex was a pain! There was so many layers to him and most weren't good. I definitely didn't care for the way he treated Indigo nor his friends. I will say I don't agree with the way his friends handled certain situations but he didn't help these situations either. He comes off as pretty immature for most of the book. That being said these two had a connection from the very beginning. The game that they played against each other was anything but pretty but in the end Indigo was the light at the end of the tunnel that Alex definitely needed to pull himself through. I really enjoyed Midnight Blue and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling Under (Walker Security Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: I was really looking forward to reading Falling Under. While I like Jewel, I got a bit annoyed with her. She was so confusing at times but at the still I understand why shes so guarded. Jacob is incredible. I love how protective he is, whether his required protection is work related or not. I liked the suspense and unpredictability of the plot. Its engaging and keeps you on your toes wanting to solve the mystery just as badly as Jacob and Jewel do. I also admire how supportive the Walker clan is. They give each other a lot of crap which was highly entertaining but there was no doubting the bond between them. All in all, I really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Combust (The Everyday Heroes) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: 4.5 Stars Combust is a highly emotional read. I loved both Dylan and Grady. Dylan finds herself in quite the predicament and while she did run away from her problems, I believe it was much needed. She was able to find herself and grow from the situation at hand. Grady may be the most complicated man ever. You just never know what you're going to get when it comes to him. The one thing that stuck out to me the most though is that he's got a great heart. There's so many layers to these characters that it makes it impossible to not connect with them and what they're going through. They are both struggling with their own demons yet they are able to find solace and love in each other. The support system that Grady has from family and from friends was overwhelming but I loved it. I also enjoyed the humor that was thrown in that gave you some lighthearted moments to break up the painful ones. I thought K Bromberg did an amazing job writing this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Living Out Loud (The Austens); Author: Visit Amazon's Staci Hart Page; Review: Living Out Loud is an upbeat yet emotional read. Annie is very sheltered and naive which I struggled with a little bit. Her mannerisms seemed younger than her age to me and that was hard to connect with at times. That doesn't mean I was completely disconnected from her character however. I felt for her and what she was going through personally and with her family. It was so great to finally read Greg's story. He was definitely a favorite of mine and I wasn't disappointed. He's a bit guarded but I loved the way he took care of Annie and showed her things that she'd never experienced before. I also loved how their friendship blossomed over time. Yes, the attraction was instant but they actually took time to get to know each other and bond over similar life experiences. I thought Staci Hart did an awesome job on this one and I look forward to reading the next book in the series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Undefeated; Author: Reardon Stuart; Review: Overall, I enjoyed Undefeated. The story starts off pretty slow and the writing was okay. Its a bit choppy and repetitive in areas and I also wish we were able to actually read certain situations in the story instead of being told about them. However, it did get better as the story progressed. I did like that the plot wasn't all bright lights. Nick really struggled with the circumstances that he found himself in. Things happened and he truly suffered which was heartbreaking. I really liked Anna. She was really easy to connect with and I loved how passionate she was about her work. Though she wasn't perfect, which made her more realistic. I also enjoyed how their relationship grew. The interaction between them was sweet. Considering Rugby is a sport that I don't know much about, I felt we got just enough detail that it wasn't too overwhelming and it definitely intrigued me enough to make me want to watch the sport in real life.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rebound; Author: Visit Amazon's Winter Renshaw Page; Review: 3.5 Stars The Rebound is a quick read, thats full of drama. Its a little emotional yet mostly I found it to be light hearted with the tug of war between Nevada and Yardley. Nevada is one confusing man and he definitely gave me whiplash with the push and pull he had going on with Yardley. Im glad she finally stood up to him and gave him an ultimatum. She didn't deserve to be led on especially when she was only trying to be civil and later help when he found himself in a predicament. Overall, I enjoyed the plot though I wish we would have gotten a bit more depth to the story. I felt like there was so much that could have been expanded on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wildcat (Mavericks Tackle Love) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Max Monroe Page; Review: I absolutely loved this book. Quinn and Cat are so adorable. What you see is what you get when it comes to Quinn Bailey. His words alone make him sexy and the way he pursues Cat is so freaking cute! I loved how persistent he was, he didn't give her time to second guess his intentions. There was no doubting that he was all about her from the very beginning. Cat is independent and a little quirky. I liked how close she was with her parents and a bit envious of her relationship with Casey. Everyone needs a Casey!! I was really able to connect with Cat during certain situations in the story. My heart hurt for her and what she had to deal with on that last minute trip to Birmingham. It was unfortunate how close minded some people can be. WildCat is entertaining and fast paced. It was everything I expected from a Max Monroe novel. There wasn't a dull moment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Derailed; Author: Visit Amazon's Kacey Shea Page; Review: I loved this story. Ive been invested in the boys of 3UG from the start and its been quite the ride already! I was glad to see that Jess didn't go around blaming the world for her upbringing. Things were rough for her but she still cared for others, maybe even too much at times. I hated to see how she let Coy treat her however her situation made the story more realistic. Sean has a really good heart. It was great to see the comradery between the boys even when things got a bit tense. Kacey Shea definitely shattered my heart a bit when it comes to this band. I definitely didn't expect the twists that she threw in there but I feel like they definitely care out stronger in the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memphis; Author: Visit Amazon's Ginger Scott Page; Review: Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Though there were a few slow moments to the story, it kept my attention throughout. I didn't really expect Memphis to be as vulnerable as he was. I loved his relationship with Miles, it definitely showed that he had a heart of gold. I feel like he took to Liv right away almost as if she was the missing piece to his puzzle. I felt bad for Liv, she was in an impossible situation. Her family is absolutely vile and it made me angry for her. Im glad she stood up for herself and tried to take the high road even when it seemed like there was no end in sight. Even though she said she'd never date anyone like Memphis, I don't feel like she put up much of a fight. She seemed to give in at every turn which was a little frustrating. I also had a hard time connecting with her at times. Aside from that I thought Memphis was an entertaining read. I look forward to reading whatever Ginger Scott releases next!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secret Lucidity; Author: Visit Amazon's E K Blair Page; Review: 3.5 Stars I couldn't wait to read this book and I must say the writing was really good. EK Blair wove a story filled of love and lost that kept my attention from the very beginning. Cam and David were cute but at times things seemed a little awkward. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against taboo. I actually enjoy it but something just didn't qutie connect for me at times. Cam was very vulnerable for most, if not all, of the book so I think it makes their situation a lot harder to digest. I loved that he was the solace that she needed to get through her struggles but it all seemed to blend in at some point where I question whether her feelings were geniune. She seemed very co-dependent on him. I also liked that EK Blair brought awareness to things that many people struggle with on a daily basis. It was hard reading those parts with Cam and I do appreciate that it wasn't an easy fix for her. She actually had to work to get better which made the story more realistic. I do feel as though certain parts were rushed. I wish we could have experienced more of her life after everything blew up instead of being told about it. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Up In Smoke: A King Series Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's T.M. Frazier Page; Review: 4.5 Stars This was my first time reading TM Frazier and frankly I can't believe it took me so long to get my hands on one of her books. The writing was great. There was plenty of depth to the story without it being too detailed. I was hooked from the very beginning. There were so many levels to Smoke and Frankie that you couldn't help but get wrapped up in these two. Smoke is absolutely unapologetic yet he has this tender side that we get glimpses of. Frankie is nuts. I liked how there was a bit of mystery around her. You knew bits and pieces but you didn't know what you were going to get. These two were electric together. They were definitely fighting a losing battle when it came to each other. I loved every moment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Only You; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Harlow Page; Review: As much as I enjoyed this book, it was really frustrating! I loved the friendship between Emme and Nate. It's cute how they bickered with each other before things got too serious. I couldn't deny that there was some chemistry there. They definitely balanced each other out. I was really able to connect with Emme and the way she felt about relationships. I do think she forgave way too easily, especially when it came to Nate, but I get it. Nate really seemed to have his things figured out but it was an illusion. He had a bit of a hard upbringing so I can understand the way he felt the way he felt about relationships, however when things seemed to take an unexpected turn for him, he became the biggest man child and I was totally over him at that point. He gave me whiplash and I wasn't even a part of the story! There's no doubting that even the most assured can be insecure and that was Nate in a nutshell. The one thing that did save Nate for me though was that when he stopped freaking out when it came to his life changing situation, he really stepped up. Yes, he need a LOT of help but he did what he needed to do to take care of his responsibilities at the end of the day and I really admired that. All in all, I thought this was a great read. I look forward to what Melanie Harlow releases next!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What He Doesn't Know (What He Doesn't Know Duet) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kandi Steiner Page; Review: By the end of the prologue, I was questioning whether I was going to like Charlie. By the end of the first chapter, I knew for a fact that I didn't like her husband, Cameron, and this story was going to take me on a roller coaster ride. I was not disappointed. What He Doesnt Know is a frustrating yet emotional read. It was hard not to connect with these characters and what they were going through. Reese experienced something that I could never imagine going through in my life. The fact that he is trying to find his way is admirable. He really had me on his side up until the end and I cant believe the way Kandi Steiner left us hanging there. Cameron too surprised me at the end yet I couldn't help but feel like he was only doing what he did to make himself look good. That doesnt mean hell actually change and I look forward to seeing what happens there. However, I think Im most frustrated with Charlie. She really let me down at the end. I get her reasonings behind her decision but I feel like she wasn't in the right headspace to make any decision in regards to Cameron or Reese. She clearly doesnt know what she wants which makes matters even worse. I definitely cant wait to read what happens next. Kandi Steiner did an awesome job with this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Long Shot (Hoops); Author: Visit Amazon's Kennedy Ryan Page; Review: This book seriously gut me! Its highly emotional and heart wrenching. Kennedy Ryans writing is amazing. You cant help but get drawn into every emotion shes trying to portray. I love the way she brings awareness of different everyday issues in her stories. It makes everything more realistic and her characters more relatable. This book wasn't any different. I couldn't imagine going through what Iris went through. There were moments where I couldn't believe she kept herself in certain situations but at the end of the day, I get it. I cant say I wouldnt have handled things the same way. August was special. I loved his persistence and the way he was willing to go out on a limb for Iris no matter the risks. And the way he was with Sarai absolutely melted my heart. Long Shot was engaging from start to finish. I really enjoyed everything about this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Escort; Author: Visit Amazon's Skye Warren Page; Review: I enjoyed Escort. While it was a quick read, there was just enough detail to keep the story flowing without making me feel as though I was missing something crucial. There were even a few characters from Skye Warrens previous books who made an appearance which I loved. The situation that Hugo and Bea found themselves in was quite interesting. Bea isn't your typical heroine. Shes dealing with hardships that I could never imagine. Shes sheltered and too trusting yet she was able to find it in herself to step out of the box and stand up for herself when needed. I was proud of the way Hugo handled the everything with Bea for the most part. He treated her very well and didn't completely take advantage of her though some moments were questionable. I also really enjoyed the way things progressed between their relationship. I liked how Hugo didn't rush things even though Bea thought she was ready to give it all. They really balanced each other out. I thought Skye Warren did a great job with this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stone (Stone Cold Fox Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Max Monroe Page; Review: Holy cow! Max Monroe has done it again! Stone is nothing like anything Ive read from them before and Im far from disappointed. Stone is engaging from the very beginning. The constant battle between Levi and Ivy was entertaining. The chemistry between them is off the charts, there's no denying how hot they are for each other. The situation that brought them together is exciting for Ivy yet an annoyance for Levi which only fuels the fire between the two. While Ivy is a little vulnerable at times, she's definitely got sass and has no trouble sticking up for herself when it comes to Levi. There's a bit of mystery that keeps you wanting to know more about Levi and what troubles him so much. Max Monroe only hints at the details of his past that I feel I wanted to know the most. Im more than a little anxious to get my hands on book two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What He Always Knew (What He Doesn't Know Duet) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kandi Steiner Page; Review: I love reading love triangles but Ive never been so twisted over who Ive wanted the heroine to choose. After What He Doesn't Know, I was confident in my choice but from the very beginning of this book Ive been torn. That being said I was disappointed in Charlie. She wanted her cake and to eat it too. She came off as immature at times and while she said shed give Cameron a chance, I cant help but think she only did certain things with him to get back at Reese for upsetting her. I question whether she truly wanted Cameron at all as it seemed she more so wanted to punish Reese. It was a bit frustrating how she played them on this ride. It took the whole book but she finally found herself, made some grown up decisions and I admire her for the way she handled things in the end. Initially, I thought I'd be heartbroken over her choice as I felt a connection to both Reese and Cameron but I found contentment with it. I thought the emotional ride that Kandi Steiner took us on with book one was bad but this one definitely surpassed that. I can't imagine ever having to make a decision like that. I thoroughly enjoyed this duet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warning, Part Two (The Vault); Author: Visit Amazon's A. D. Justice Page; Review: 3.5 Stars Overall, I enjoyed Warning Pt 2. I liked that there was more angst and how Jillian stood up for herself more. She really made Damon see the faults in his ways when it came to the situation that occurred in Part 1 and she had plenty of help with that from his family. The connection between Damon and Jillian is just as strong even though Jillian is fighting it. I thought this installment ended up being just as engaging as the first though the pace was a little too slow for me in the beginning. It took a few chapters for me to really get into the story. There were a few surprises and the way AD Justice ended it was unfair if you ask me. I look forward to the continuation of this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The End Zone; Author: Visit Amazon's L.J. Shen Page; Review: I will start by saying there is no shortage of humor in The End Zone. I was actually taken by surprise as I expected the story to be a bit more serious based on the prologue but it was the complete opposite. While Sage is quite the jerk (and he knows it) to just about everyone he knows, when it comes to Jolie there's no mountain he wouldn't climb to be there for her. Or to be with her. He definitely pulled out all the stops when it came to what he wanted and while I don't completely agree with his tactics, I thought the moment when he realized what he truly wanted was sweet and very fitting for Jolie and his situation. Part of me did wish there was a little more football but I can honestly say that part wasn't completely missed. Secondly, while I understand this is a novella I was sad to see it end so soon, I would have loved to have read more of these two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder Notes (Lilah Love); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: I really love the plot of this story, its very unique and interesting yet a bit slow at first. I had a hard time keeping focus in the beginning. Lilah definitely rambles. I felt like some parts were a bit repetitive which I do believe tracks back to the rambling. Aside from that I like how no nonsense she is. She doesnt let anyone get over on her though Kane is clearly a weakness she cant completely seem to tamp down on. Murder Notes is suspenseful with plenty of twists. Its not easily predictable. There are a lot of moving parts and many names to keep in mind. Lisa Renee Jones has weaved this story to where its not only intriguing but it keeps you wanting more. I have so many theories in my head as to what could be going on and it makes me anxious to read the next installment in this series. I cant wait to see what happens in Murder Girl.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star (A 44 Chapters Novel) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's BB Easton Page; Review: I am SO glad that I picked up this book! BB Easton takes you on a rollercoaster ride with Star! Star is entertaining from the very beginning. While there were some serious moments, I found myself laughing for the majority of this book. Ive never read a book that made me feel like my life was boring but clearly I haven't been living. Hans is EVERYTHING, at least to BB. And considering her past, he was definitely a breath of fresh air. That is until things got complicated, but I will say Im so proud and really admire the way that BB handled the situation in the end. Yes, shes young, naive and definitely a little immature but she truly grew throughout this book. She found something within herself that I don't think she realized was always there. While, things were definitely complicated with Hans, she learned so much from being in a relationship with him which made me content with the end of the book. On top of all that, the writing was great! There wasn't a single moment where I wanted to put this book down. I cant wait to get my hands on the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Real; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Stewart Page; Review: Kate Stewart never disappoints when it comes to writing an entertaining and unique story that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Even through all the emotional moments, I found myself laughing at all the antics of these characters. I absolutely loved the way Cameron and Abbie's relationship evoled. Their coffee shop dates were cute and I enjoyed the banter. You could really tell that they were both struggling with things in their past and while we knew way more about what Abbie was going through, we didn't get hit with Cameron's situation until later and holy cow, that was definitely a situation I didn't see coming. Of all the things I thought was plaguing him, it certainly wasn't that. Kate Stewart really threw me for a loop on that one. I didn't know if I loved or hated him at that point. I can't imagine what he went through and while I don't agree with the way he brought Abbie into the situation, I did admire the way he handled the things as they occurred. Abbie was quirky and I loved her relationship with her family and friends. It was so easy to connect with her which made the story more realistic. Kate Stewart did an awesome job on this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold (Stone Cold Fox Trilogy) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Max Monroe Page; Review: This serial just keeps getting better and better. Max Monroe has really outdone themselves with this trilogy! Levi and Ivy have a lot to work through but the way that Levi finally opens up to Ivy was sweet and truly shows how much he cares about her. I knew there was more to him as well as the story behind him and Grace, and it was truly heartbreaking to read. While Cold is mostly a serious and suspenseful read, it still has that Max Monroe humor thrown in there that Ive grown to love as I continue to read their stories. There were plenty of twists and while I had a feeling I knew who was behind certain situations, the end still caught me off guard a bit. I have so many theories as to what is going on and I honestly cant wait until the next book is released. I thoroughly enjoyed this Cold from start to finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Knotted (Trails of Sin) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Godwin Page; Review: I was really engaged in the beginning of the story, especially with how close Conor, Jake and crew are. I loved how connected Conor and Jake were, even at such a young age. There was no denying the love between them. Then things took a turn and I wasn't quite sure how I felt when it came to Conor. I was heartbroken over her situation but as she grew in age and distanced herself from one problem, I struggled with understanding her and some of the decisions she made. Then when things started to circle back, I couldn't quite connect with the situation they were in. Something just seemed off to me. It wasn't necessarily the characters as I liked them but just everything else. Maybe its because we were told about what happened instead of reading about it as it occurred, so I wasn't as engaged. Im not quite sure. Regardless, I did like the way things ended for Conor and Jake, and Im definitely looking forward to reading more about Jarrett and Lorne.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Pecador (El Santo) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M. Robinson Page; Review: My first thought as I read the first few chapters was that Damien has seriously lost his freaking mind, jumped off the deep end and you know what? I loved it! The beginning really set the stage as to what was to come. And man, I was not disappointed in the least. Emotions were high for just about the whole book and the end definitely took me by surprise. I thought I knew what direction the story was going in but it took a left turn and ended up being even better than I imagined. There was a time where I got a little worried as my initial thought was that something was going to occur that we've already seen before. Thankfully things didn't quite go in that direction. Honestly, I struggled with Damien in El Santo so I wasn't sure if I was going to be completely on board with him in El Pecador. He had his moments but I believe these moments seemed more justified. He never gave up on his purpose once his purpose revealed itself. Amira really took me by surprise. She's tough, she has to be to have lived through what she's gone through but M Robinson took her character to another level that I wasn't expecting. While at times, I had a hard time with her back and forth emotions which started to frustrate me, the ending definitely brought those reasonings to light and made me more understanding. The ending also brought some other twists that makes me even more excited to read M Robinson's next release. I thought she did an awesome job with this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Flipping Love You; Author: Visit Amazon's Helena Hunting Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Its fun and unique read that had me laughing from start to finish. The banter between Rian and Pierce was absolutely hilarious. I loved the way they met and how things trickled down from there. Pierce is nothing but persistent. He didn't give up when it came to getting what he wanted as far as Rian was concerned. I admire Rian for the way she handled each situation she found herself in. She had a difficult past and because of that she and her sister really had to work for what the wanted in life. I loved her relationship with her sister. There wasn't a dull moment when it came to those two. Helena Hunting has written yet another comical story that keeps you wanting more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Exes (Liars, Inc.); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Van Dyken Page; Review: Dirty Exes wasn't at all what I expected but it was absolutely hilarious! Blaire is quirky with a little sass. She had a rough past when it came to relationships and she was struggling to find her way. Unable to trust the way she used to. Her experiences made her more relatable and I must say I loved her occupation. Especially her friendship with Isla. I wasn't quite sure how Rachel Van Dyken was going to twist Blaires situation. I thought there would have been more drama based on the circumstances. That the situation would be more sticky but it was more of a nonissue in the end. Im glad things worked out the way they did. However, the ending seemed a little rushed and it was somewhat predictable but I enjoyed the story otherwise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Down (All In) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Alessandra Torre Page; Review: I was very much anticipating the release of Double Down. I couldn't wait to read what would happen next in Dario and Bells story. Things unfolded rather quickly as Alessandra Torre throws you into this story. Just when they thought things couldn't get any worse, they were definitely taken by surprise. Even with everything going on however, they were still able to build strength in their relationship. They didn't let the unknown wedge a gap in between them. There were some comical moments with Dario and Bells roommates that practically had me in tears. I liked that we got more of a glimpse into Darios past and where hes from. Laurent is definitely a character that I would love to read more of. While I enjoyed the conclusion, I guess I expected more drama when it came to the main villain. I was left wishing we would have gotten more evilness from this character as opposed to the one who did end up complicating Dario and Bells lives even more. All in all, while the story was a bit slow at times, I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more from Alessandra Torre in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Headlines; Author: L J Shen; Review: Wow...just wow! Dirty Headlines was quite the read. The writing is great as per usual when it comes to LJ Shen and it was entertaining from the very beginning. First, I'm going to say that I really admire Jude for everything she sacrificed in order to help her dad. I absolutely loved their relationship and how close they were. I also loved Jude's drive. She was in a tough spot but she didn't give up on herself even with everything that was being thrown her way. Overall, I really liked her character except in some moments when Celian was involved. I must say that Celian is a world class a-hole. He made my eye twitch with the things coming out of his mouth. I felt like he treated Jude so harshly yet he couldn't keep his hands to himself either. I feel like Jude let his confusing behavior get the best of her up until towards the end of the book. Yes, she would bicker back but at the end of the day, all he had to do was talk dirty and she was putty in his hands. I felt like she gave in too easily. I was proud when she finally denied him because he was honestly treating her as if she was replaceable. Celian is a piece of work but underneath it all he's vulnerable. Then you add the few twists that LJ Shen threw in and you can't help but feel sorry for him. I'm not sure I would have handled things any better than he had. I can see why he was so jaded. He found his way even if took some time to get there. I really enjoyed this book. It was definitely one that was hard to put down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Fat Salmon; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This is in my opinion the best sushi place in Center City. I do not get specialty rolls when I get sushi because they are usually expensive and not really worth it BUT here there are so good. There are so many unique sushi rolls and flavor that you can't really find anywhere else. All the sushi is fresh and the rice/fish ratio is great. Bonus: they let our party stay way past 11 PM (their closing time) while we finished our wine bottle and conversation. Also, our waitress was great: quick service, packed up all our leftovers for us, and gave us extra sauces free of charge. Overall, great food and awesome ambiance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mad Rex; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The VR is absolutely worth the visit. They offer a free two minute tour but you can do a longer experience for $2 a minute. It might sound pricey but it's honestly super cool and definitely worth it. Probably a weird place to grab a meal but the VR is great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E Mei Restaurant; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I have been trying (without luck) to find a consistently good Chinese place and E Mei has finally stepped up. While E Mei is probably better known for its traditional Chinese cuisine, I opted for the Americanized dishes. I got Sesame chicken, beef with broccoli, dried string beans, and scallion pancakes. Everything was absolutely on point. Chicken was crispy with a sticky delicious sauce. Scallion pancakes had so much flavor. Delivery took around 45 minutes on a snowy Saturday night. Would ABSOLUTELY suggest to anyone looking for well done and flavorful American Chinese.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melograno; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Came here for my friends birthday with a party of seven. They were extremely attentive, bringing extra bread when we ran out, dousing our meals w fresh cracked pepper, etc. when the restaurant was completely packed. They recommended great meal Choices and everything we got was delicious. Combined with the fact that this place is a BYOB, makes it a no brainer! The pappardelle and the gnocchi of the day blew our minds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Libertine Restauraunt; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This restaurant is across the street from us and it's our first time trying. I'm always a bit weary of newer restaurants but was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. Food was awesome, service was quick and friendly and the hostess even offered us complimentary dessert. We had the conch fritters which were on special for an app and they were absolutely delicious. I had the burger for me entree, which was hands down the star of the night. Pricey but actually one of those $20 burgers that is well worth every penny. Overall would definitely recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cheesecake Factory; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This was probably the worst experience I've ever had at a Cheesecake Factory. Got there at 11 am with a party of six. Our party ordered a mix of lunch specials. My meal, the Chicken salad sandwich, was almost 100% mayo. Just pure mayo. Not even sure if there was chicken in it. My friend got the Orange chicken lunch special and it came out cold. The texture was extremely mushy, it almost disintegrated in your mouth. A burger at the table tasted and looked like they found it in the dumpster. Buffalo chicken sandwich had no buffalo sauce on it. Fries and nachos were good but not sure how you can screw those up. Some things in our table were almost inedible. Service was good and attentive but the restaurant was completely empty so can't speak to the quality when they are busier. To be fair, we didn't bring these negative comments up to our server or management as we just really wanted to get of out there but this location NEEDS to shape up and immediately.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: JFK Nails; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This nail place is close to my office and has recently become my go to place. Wait times are minimal, they actually honor reservations versus just taking every single walk-in, and do a quick but attentive job. I've gotten regular manicures there that have lasted 4 weeks!! Gel manicures are great too. Pedicure is still on in September that I got in July! Not upscale so don't expect the red carpet but a great cheaper nail salon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JJ Thai Cuisine; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: The food was incredible, we tried a few different appetizers and entrees and split them with our group. Standouts were the short rib curry dish on special, so unique and flavorful. The drunken noodles were among the best I've had. The lamb lollipops was one of the best things I've actually ever eaten. Service was speedy and friendly and it's BYOB! Highly recommend, the best Thai in CC.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yeeroh; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Got take out around 9 pm on Friday. Food came in about 50 minutes, customized salads were really good. Toppings were fresh, dressing was good. Chicken gyro meet was good not great and lacked a bit of flavor. The tzatziki dip was worth getting. Portion sizes were HUGE. Overall, good inexpensive delivery Greek food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LA Nail Bar; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Finally found my nail place in Philly! Gel manicure on average lasts FOUR weeks, longest I've ever had. You can make an appointment ahead of time where they will actually be ready to start when you arrive. They offer a complimentary beverage and the service is excellent. Price is on the lower end for some of the nail places in this neighborhood as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talula's Garden; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Went to Talula's Garden last night for a business dinner with some colleagues. The ambiance there is definitely inviting and warm and really allows you to relax and enjoy your experience there. It is winter so unfortunately we weren't able to enjoy the outdoor garden but I've heard it's gorgeous. Our server Christina was an absolute rockstar, she was super knowledgeable about the menu and made sure we never had an empty water or drink glass. Now to the food... we ordered a bunch of different things to share and the plates ranged from above average to excellent. Among the items were an excellent cheese plate, meatballs, tuna crudo, lobster ravioli, lamb pappardelle, beef and broccoli and scallops. For me, the cheese plate, meatballs, lobster and scallops were the stars of the night. The only thing I wouldn't get again would be the ahi tuna, I thought the bitter radicchio was an odd choice for such a delicate cut of fish. Excited to come back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Giuseppe & Sons; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Came here Sunday night and have mixed feelings about the experience. First and foremost, the ambience of the downstairs dining room is impressive and cozy. Very rarely in Center City are you able to have dinner where you aren't situated and crammed right next to other dining parties so the size of the restaurant was refreshing. THE GOOD: -Food was above average to very good. Our party opted out of the tasting menu as it was just too hard to narrow in one dishes as a group that we would all want to eat for dinner, apps, etc. Shrimp scampi, tomato pie, chicken marsala and veal parm were all excellent. Someone at the table got the Sunday Gravy which they really enjoyed. -Service was very attentive. THE BAD: -I'm not sure that Italian food is meant to served whenever ready. Typically you'll see Tapas places excel at this and it's clear that Sampan and Double Knot have seen success in this style. However, for Guiseppe and Sons it just seemed weird. Two of our entrees came about 15 minutes later than the rest, all were hot so it made it awkward that some people were finished and others were just starting. -The wait... we waited about an hour between our apps finishing to the first round of entrees arriving at the table. I know the restaurant is new so I would give them the benefit of the doubt that they are still working out kinks. All in all, the experience was good not great. Food was good but by no means the best I've ever had.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dim Sum Garden; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Again, I wish Yelp let you do half stars because I would give it a 3.5 over a 3 if possible. The experience was good, the food was good and the bill was inexpensive for how much food we got. THE GOOD: The dim sum portion of the menu here is where you should stay. The pork soup dumplings, shrimp dumplings, chicken on a stick, moon cake, scallion pancake were all great. Surprisingly, the dried string beans were also very good. The service was good, not the most attentive but the servers definitely got the job done and were polite and helpful. As mentioned, the prices are super reasonable so you're able to get a lot of bang for your buck. THE BAD: The General Tso's chicken was well below average , to be honest it reminded me of frozen Trader Joe's brand. I would definitely not get again. The beef ho fun was just fine, I have definitely had better at other restaurants in Philadelphia. Spare ribs were fried and super crispy (which is usually a positive) but they were dry and the flavor was not very robust They tasted old to be honest. Overall - I would definitely come back for specifically Dim Sum but would stay in that arena.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spice Finch; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This place is incredible! Been here twice and both times I have had excellent service and awesome Mediterranean, Middle Eastern food. I went with a very large party the second time and was able to try almost all of the menu which was awesome. Highlights include: all of the sauces (in particular the lemon yogurt and garlic yogurt are must haves), roasted cauliflower, carrots, grape leaves, peri peri shrimp, lamb ribs, lamb kabobs. I would highly suggest going with larger groups however - this is food that is meant to be shared and enjoyed. If you're looking for a quick traditional meal, then perhaps save Spice Finch for when you are looking to have a longer meal with company.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bistro Di Marino; City: Collingswood, NJ; Review: We had a wonderful dinner last night at Bistro Di Marino. This was one of our first times out during COVID and it was absolutely a memorable experience, one we will look back on with fond memories. Our server Dan was so kind, thoughtful and quick. The food was AMAZING - we got the fried calamari to start, lobster gnocchi, lobster fettuccine, and cheesecake. That lobster cream sauce is one of the best things we had ever eaten. We sat outdoors in this really cute, well lit patio. After we finished dessert, Dan made us feel comfortable to sit for a few minutes and finish our wine. I know the impacts of COVID have been very hard on many small businesses - the owner was outside greeting customers, cooking on the outdoor grill and you could tell he was very present and really cared about the experience. He runs a great restaurant and we will be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nora's Kitchen; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: We ordered pickup tonight from Nora's and it was wonderful! Food was so good, we both got the Santa Fe Burrito (1 Chicken, 1 Steak) and a quesadilla and chips/guac. Everything was delicious and HUGE portions. We ordered online and opted to pick up, which was super convenient.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oh Brother Philly; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This was my third time eating here and the food is consistently delicious and great portions for what you pay. I love their cheesesteaks, fries, burgers and milkshakes. If you come here, you MUST get the cookies and cream milkshake. Thanks for making great food!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scissors N Suds; City: Collingswood, NJ; Review: We love Scissors N Suds. We have a 10 month old Sheepadoodle and have been taking her here since we got her! Natalie and Jess not only give amazing grooming services but are just awesome people. You can tell they really care about the dogs and their owners. If you need a dog groomer in the area, I would highly recommend them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: PORTER-CABLE PC13CSL 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Laser-Guide; Brand: PORTER-CABLE; Review: It appears to be well built and probably worth the money but if your looking for a feature to lock the blade while removing or installing the blade, don't bother. The manual implies the you hold the blade against a piece of wood to prevent it from turning. How much did they save? 75 cents?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: WP567 LUX Universal Wallplate - Fits Thermostats TX500U, TX1500U, TX9100U, TX9600TS, TX100E; Brand: Lux; Review: As Expected. Thanks; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goodyear 3' x 1/2" Rubber Whip Hose 250 Psi; Brand: Goodyear Engineered Products; Review: Works well with no leak at swivel joint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheap Cheap Moving Boxes 72 x 80 Inches Pro Moving Blankets, Pack of 12, Blue/Black (MB104); Brand: Cheap Cheap Moving Boxes; Review: Worth the money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drill Chuck, 1/2" with 2MT Short Arbor; Brand: LittleMachineShop.com; Review: Appears well made. Works fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fein FMM350QSL MultiMaster Top StarlockPlus Oscillating Multi-Tool with snap-fit Accessory Change; Brand: Fein; Review: Ive tried other brands such as Rockwell and Dremel. None compare to a Fein!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glass Table Top Bumpers | Thin Clear Bumper Pads | 1.23 Inch Round Rubber Bumpers Self Adhesive; Brand: Picture Hang Solutions; Review: Very good quality. Better than expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maurice Franklin 2.5" Round Plastic Vent - Black - Package of 4; Brand: Maurice Franklin; Review: Quality was better than I expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: NYX Matte Lipstick, Nude; Brand: NYX; Review: I love the lipstick but it's a little lighter than my skin complexion. Before you purchase, make sure that it will blend in with your complexion. Besides that, its okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NYX Matte Lipstick, Nude; Brand: NYX; Review: I love the lipstick but it's a little lighter than my skin complexion. Before you purchase, make sure that it will blend in with your complexion. Besides that, its okay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NYX Matte Lipstick, Nude; Brand: NYX; Review: I love the lipstick but it's a little lighter than my skin complexion. Before you purchase, make sure that it will blend in with your complexion. Besides that, its okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder, Black/Gray; Brand: NYX; Review: Wonderful product. I think I might have gotten this in either late 2013 or early 2014 and I'm still using it. Blends in really well with my eyebrows and makes them look fuller. My eyebrows are actually black but with this product you can't tell. I say that as a positive factor, because instead of looking dark brown and black they just look all one color. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with faint eyebrows or to people who are sick of using pencil. I actually use a dark brown pencil in combination with this product and they always come out looking great. But you have to know what you're doing or they will look caked and shiny and people will know that they're not natural.Tip: I didn't use too much of the wax and it didn't really work too well for me anyway, but if you do want to use it (good for laying down those stray hairs) then DO NOT use a lot of it. Your brows will look shiny and disgusting and you will have to start all over again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick, Fire and Ice 720, 0.15 Ounce; Brand: Revlon; Review: Wish it was a little more red, but I like it. I don't wear it too often because I'm more into matte, but it's okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: African Shea Butter Cream (100% Pure & Raw, Gold) 8 Oz.; Brand: Aki; Review: Love this. I bought this product last year and I still have some left. It keeps my hair and skin soft.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Brightening Gel 1oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: Not worth the money. The tube is travel sized and it doesn't even work. I'm a light brown color and it didn't brighten my face or underarms like I expected it to. Maybe it only works on lighter skinned people.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Exfoliating Brightening Soap 7oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: It's okay. Big bar of soap so it lasts long and it exfoliates wonderfully. Didn't brighten my skin like I wanted it to, but the soap is good overall. Smells good too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick, Fire and Ice 720, 0.15 Ounce; Brand: Revlon; Review: Wish it was a little more red, but I like it. I don't wear it too often because I'm more into matte, but it's okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick, Fire and Ice 720, 0.15 Ounce; Brand: Revlon; Review: Wish it was a little more red, but I like it. I don't wear it too often because I'm more into matte, but it's okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Brightening Gel 1oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: Not worth the money. The tube is travel sized and it doesn't even work. I'm a light brown color and it didn't brighten my face or underarms like I expected it to. Maybe it only works on lighter skinned people.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Brightening Gel 1oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: Not worth the money. The tube is travel sized and it doesn't even work. I'm a light brown color and it didn't brighten my face or underarms like I expected it to. Maybe it only works on lighter skinned people.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Brightening Gel 1oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: Not worth the money. The tube is travel sized and it doesn't even work. I'm a light brown color and it didn't brighten my face or underarms like I expected it to. Maybe it only works on lighter skinned people.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Brightening Gel 1oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: Not worth the money. The tube is travel sized and it doesn't even work. I'm a light brown color and it didn't brighten my face or underarms like I expected it to. Maybe it only works on lighter skinned people.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Brightening Gel 1oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: Not worth the money. The tube is travel sized and it doesn't even work. I'm a light brown color and it didn't brighten my face or underarms like I expected it to. Maybe it only works on lighter skinned people.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Brightening Gel 1oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: Not worth the money. The tube is travel sized and it doesn't even work. I'm a light brown color and it didn't brighten my face or underarms like I expected it to. Maybe it only works on lighter skinned people.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Exfoliating Brightening Soap 7oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: It's okay. Big bar of soap so it lasts long and it exfoliates wonderfully. Didn't brighten my skin like I wanted it to, but the soap is good overall. Smells good too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Brite Exfoliating Brightening Soap 7oz; Brand: Xtreme Brite; Review: It's okay. Big bar of soap so it lasts long and it exfoliates wonderfully. Didn't brighten my skin like I wanted it to, but the soap is good overall. Smells good too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Purina One Urinary Tract Health Formula Adult Dry Cat Food - 7 Lb. Bag; Brand: Purina ONE; Review: I have a cat that has FLUTD. I had them on Hills C/D for many years, and without working in the vet field anymore it became a bit too expensive. I switched to this with reservations, but it has worked very well. My cats seem to enjoy it, and it seems to work just as well as C/D for my cat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PETBROO Heating Pads for Pets, 25.5X15.7IN 2018 Electric Heating Pad for Dogs; Brand: PETBROO; Review: This is one of the best scratchers I've ever gotten. My cats love the angle and will just lay on it for hours. After they noticed the little crinkle toy i the hole they love it even more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purina Pro Plan Focus Dry Adult Dog Food, Sensitive Skin and Stomach Formula, 33-Pound Bag; Brand: Purina Pro Plan; Review: I've had my dogs on this food for about six months and they LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I have one that's always just picked at his food but he gets so excited for this one. It smells pretty strongly of fish, but that seems to make them love it even more. One of my dogs has a history of pancreatitis, so we've always had him on Science Diet Sensitive Stomach. Six months ago, that became unaffordable for me and I had to switch them. I was very worried about introducing a new food, but this one seems to work just as well as the Science Diet. I would definitely recommend this food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NaturVet 240 Count Glucosamine- DS with Glucosamine and Chondroitin Tablets for Dogs; Brand: NaturVet; Review: I've had my dogs on this supplement for a couple years now. They first started by really not liking it and I had to hide it in food for them to take it. Now, I just put it in their food and they don't even seem to notice. I can give it as a treat that while they don't love it, they tolerate it enough to eat it. It's listed as stage 1, but actually has a pretty good amount of glucosamine and chondroitin and is comparable to some of the "later" stage products. I have an 8 year old great dane and a 10 year old Alaskan malamute. I started both of them on a similar product about three years ago. I switched to this about two years ago. It makes SUCH a difference. My malamute still jumps up on the bed like it's nothing. They both stand a little slow, but that's expected. I only give them 2 tabs in the morning. I really enjoy this product. If your dog is a really picky eater, then it may not work for you. My dogs have just learned to accept them as mediocre treats.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AKC Training Pads; Brand: American Kennel Club; Review: Not very absorbent and liquid escapes from the sides very easily. They were cheap, but I don't recommend them unless you're in a bind. Not worth it!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Farmers in Idaho rallied to harvest a neighbor's potatoes as a deep freeze threatened to ruin them; Abstract: With meteorologists predicting a hard freeze in southeast Idaho for Wednesday, farmers rushed to harvest all their potatoes before the surprise cold snap ruined them.; Category: news
Title: How to get 528 chicken wings from KFC for just $75; Abstract: There are 15 weeks left until Super Bowl LIV, and KFC wants to feed you during 10 of them. The fried chicken chain just introduced "Seasoned Tickets," which are, in a way, very similar to Olive Garden's Pasta Pass. For just $75 per package, ticket holders will receive 48 Kentucky Fried Wings delivered to their doorstep once a week from Nov. 7 through Jan. 15, 2020. The Most Famous Fast Food Menu Items of All Time The new bone-in chicken wings...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 11 surprising things you didn't know about Olive Garden; Abstract: From secret recipes to interesting pasts, there's a lot more to the popular casual-dining chain than just unlimited salad and breadsticks.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Sallie Mae execs tan at Maui retreat while student debt crisis tops $1.6 trillion; Abstract: As borrowers struggle to keep up with their payments, Sallie Mae flew more than 100 employees on its sales team to Hawaii to celebrate $5 billion in sales.; Category: finance
Title: Black high school security guard fired for telling student not to call him the N-word; Abstract: A black high school security guard was fired after the school said he violated their zero-tolerance policy for using the N-word when he told a student not to call him the N-word.; Category: news
Title: A burglar hid in a Costco for hours before stealing $13K in jewelry, police say; Abstract: A burglar in the Atlanta area gave new meaning to the phrase "patience is a virtue" -- but not in a good way.; Category: news
Title: The one restaurant you need to visit in every state; Abstract: These 51 restaurants best represent regional culture and cuisine, making them a must stop for any food lover.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: The Stunning Escape of El Chapo's Son: It's Like 'a Bad Netflix Show'; Abstract: MEXICO CITY Escape, it seems, is a trait shared in the Guzmán family. So is embarrassing the government of Mexico. Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the drug lord known as El Chapo, eluded the grasp of the government numerous times in tunnels, behind closets, beneath bathtubs and through steep ravines in the remote mountains of Sinaloa. He even managed to escape prison, twice. The latest family member to escape apprehension El Chapo's son, Ovidio...; Category: news
Title: Can You Find the Ghost Hidden Among the Skeletons in This Tricky Brainteaser?; Abstract: The tiny ghost blends in really well with all of the skeleton skulls. Are your eyes good enough to spot it?; Category: lifestyle
Title: The first thing 14 lottery winners have bought after finding out they were rich; Abstract: Winning the lottery may be a dream come true, but what that actually looks like is different for everyone.; Category: finance
Title: I tried McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's cheapest and most expensive burgers; Abstract: I compared the cheapest burger with the most expensive burger at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. Only one burger is worth the upgrade.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: LeBron James sends taco truck to feed firefighters in LA; Abstract: Firefighters and first responders battling the Getty Fire were treated to a warm meal courtesy of NBA star LeBron James, according to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.; Category: news
Title: Homeless camps in Austin set to be cleared after order from Governor Abbott; Abstract: Governor Abbott orders the Texas Department of Transportation to clear homeless camps from underpasses in Austin due to concerns over health and safety.; Category: video
Title: Indiana woman found dead with python wrapped around her neck, 140 snakes in 'reptile home,' police say; Abstract: A woman in Indiana was found dead Wednesday with a snake wrapped around her neck in a home that was apparently set up to collect reptiles, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: How daylight saving time works and why these states want to ditch it; Abstract: Most Americans will be moving their clocks back every fall to end daylight saving time, but at least two U.S. states are looking to end the tradition of re-setting the time twice a year altogether.; Category: weather
Title: Why McDonald's had no choice but to fire CEO Steve Easterbrook for his relationship with an employee; Abstract: Since the start of the #MeToo movement, companies have been under increased pressure to show that they're cracking down on all forms of sexual misconduct and that now they need to show that no one is exempt, even successful C-suite executives.; Category: finance
Title: Texas man executed in 2002 strangulation; Abstract: HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) The Latest on the execution of Justen Hall in the 2002 slaying of Melanie Billhartz (all times local): 6:42 p.m. A white supremacist gang member has been executed for strangling a West Texas woman over fears she would alert police about his drug operation. Justen Hall received a lethal injection Wednesday evening at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. The 38-year-old Hall was condemned for the October 2002 killing of...; Category: news
Title: 4 Bold Predictions for Alabama vs. LSU Heavyweight SEC Matchup; Abstract: Saturday will provide us the biggest matchup of the 2019 college football season so far when Joe Burrow and No. 2 LSU travel to Tuscaloosa to lock horns with Tua Tagovailoa, Nick Saban, and No. 3 Alabama. Given how potent these teams are on both sides of the ball, this game could turn into a Burrow-Tua shootout just as easily as it could a 14-7 slugfest like the Bama-LSU games of yesteryear. While these matchups rarely go according to plan,...; Category: sports
Title: Georgia executes man convicted of killing convenience store clerk; Abstract: Georgia executes man convicted of killing convenience store clerk; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jefferies Socks Little Girls' Sport Quarter Half Cushion Socks (Pack of 6); Brand: ; Review: I ordered these for my granddaughter. I only wish I could have had these for my children growing up. They feel soft and fit great. This is my third order. The cushioning is good and does not add a lot of bulk. I will continue to check Jeffries products as she grows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Men's; Brand: Simple; Review: I sent this size 14 back and ordered the 13 M (our fault) My husband thought he needed a 14 but it was way big...true size 14. The size 13 fits true to size and he loves to wear these shoes. We ordered a pair for our son for his birthday last year. He is still getting a lot of wear out of his; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit Of The Loom Women's Plus Size "Fit For Me" 5 Pack Cotton Brief Panties; Brand: ; Review: I have ordered twice and have been pleased both times. I like the feel of cotton and am glad that I ordered these; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Kids' Crocband Tropical-Print Clog; Brand: ; Review: Great shoe; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just My Size Women's Full Zip Jersey Hoodie; Brand: ; Review: lightweight and comfy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AnVei-Nao Womens Girls Stripe Cartoon Owl Pattern Cotton Soft Crew Socks 5 Pairs; Brand: AnVei-Nao; Review: so cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Funny Girl Designs; Review: My hair is white and this ivory headband does a great job. It blends and holds my hair without being too tight. Good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 925 Sterling Silver 2MM Eternity Rope Wedding Band Ring; Brand: Metal Factory; Review: Nice ring. thinner than I thought; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jelly The Pug Girls' Sweet Treats Cupcakes and More Dress; Brand: ; Review: Pretty dress; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Love 2-Piece Women's Thermal Underwear Set Waffle Knit Base Layer Thermals; Brand: ; Review: I ordered a 2X. I can easily wear a 2X. The top was narrow and I could not get it over my head. I have NEVER seen a 2X this small and I am extrememly disappointed since I wanted these to layer in our very cold weather..I would caution anyone before orderering these. I certainly will not.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's 1-1/2 Solid Straight Clip Suspender; Brand: ; Review: Gift for my husband. He really enjoys wearing these and we'll be getting another pair soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Logitech Pro 9000 PC Internet Camera Webcam with 2.0-Megapixel Video Resolution and Carl Zeiss Lens Optics; Brand: Logitech; Review: The video quality of the camera is great. The packaging was not retail, but bulk, and appeared to have been opened and the camera had some minor scratches; but since it worked correctly, I wasn't going to go through all the hassle of returning and exchanging. I expected it to be supplied by Amazon, but it appears it came from a third-party vendor. The applications that came with it on CD, worked great; then there came the notification to update. After the update the manual resolution adjustments disappeared. I re-in stalled the camera from scratch to get them back. How can manufacturers screw-up a great product??? In the last ten years, this seems to happen more frequently. If I had to do it over again, since I use the camera mostly for Skype, I would probably have purchased a lesser model.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Winegard FlatWave FL-5000 Digital Indoor HDTV Antenna (4K Ready / High-VHF / UHF / Ultra-Thin / Black and White; Brand: Winegard; Review: Considering the cost compared to others, not quite what I expected in performance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Altura Photo Professional Flash Kit for Nikon DSLR - Includes: I-TTL Flash (AP-N1001), Wireless Flash Trigger Set and Accessories; Brand: Altura Photo; Review: Well worth it for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winegard FlatWave Micro FL-2000 Digital HD TV Indoor Antenna (4K Ready / High-VHF / UHF / Ultra-Thin; Brand: Winegard; Review: Considering the cost compared to others, not quite what I expected in performance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tripp Lite 1 Outlet Portable Surge Protector Power Strip, Direct Plug In, $5,000 INSURANCE (SPIKECUBE); Brand: Tripp Lite; Review: Excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hauppauge 1213 WinTV-HVR-2255 Dual Hybrid PCI-E TV Tuner Board with Media Center Remote Control and Receiver; Brand: Hauppauge; Review: Seems to work, but too many small issues. Worst issue is the documentation and instructions. I installed their previous products in the news rooms in 19 television stations, so I'm quite familiar with the technology and applications. This product needs much better documentation, and much more timely tech support.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HAUPPAUGE WinTV-quadHD PCI Express TV Tuner Card 1609; Brand: Hauppauge; Review: Seems to work, but too many small issues. Worst issue is the documentation and instructions. I installed their previous products in the news rooms in 19 television stations, so I'm quite familiar with the technology and applications. This product needs much better documentation, and much more timely tech support.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: F Type 75 Ohm Terminator - 10 Pack; Brand: L-com; Review: As expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic Flexible Microphone/KX-TCA430; Brand: Panasonic; Review: The one we received was awful. Muffled, low voume. Was not a good experience. Returned it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Corsair SSD Mounting Bracket Kit 2.5" to 3.5" drive bay(CSSD-BRKT1); Brand: Corsair; Review: Works very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 128GBUltra Dual USB Drive 3.0, SDDD2-128G-G46(Black); Brand: SanDisk; Review: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 32GBUltra Dual USB Drive 3.0, SDDD2-032G-GAM46(Black); Brand: SanDisk; Review: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kensington Pro Fit Wired Comfort Keyboard (K72402US); Brand: Kensington; Review: Love 'em. Have three in backup. Hope they never stop making them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ARCTIC F12 Pro PWM PST - 120 mm PWM PST Case Fan | Vibration-Absorbing | PST-Port (PWM Sharing Technology); Brand: ARCTIC; Review: As advertised and on time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sangean WR-22BK AM/FM-RDS/Bluetooth/USB Table-Top Digital Tuning Receiver (Black); Brand: Sangean; Review: For me, not worth what I paid for it. Sound quality wasn't very good, AM reception was very bad (we have a 50,000-watt AM station about 30 miles away and it was quite hard to hear without lots of extra noise). Worst of all for me is my pet peave that the manual was not very good. Ex: they kept referring to the 'Standby button'; but nowhere in the manual or on its drawings was there any mention of where the 'Standby button' was or which button they were referring to. Also, the instructions didn't cover setting the alarm very well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Portable Hard Drive External USB 3.0, Red + 2mo Adobe CC Photography (STDR2000103); Brand: Seagate; Review: My third.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon 27126 EN-EL 14A Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery (Grey); Brand: Nikon; Review: As advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics AC Powered Computer Speakers; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: As advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4.1 Transmitter and Receiver, Inateck 2-in-1 Wireless Adapter with 3.5mm Stereo Output, for Headphone, Speakers, TV, MP3 / MP4,; Brand: Inateck; Review: A little tricky.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Leg Avenue Women's Vintage Set; Brand: ; Review: Not exactly well constructed but worth the $$ I paid. Wear once and toss. Cute- reproduction 3 piece set. Yes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: QinYing Brocade Bustier Steel Boning Waist Cincher Underbust Corset Lingerie; Brand: QinYing; Review: Excellent for the price. I can't comment on how it will hold up but it seems sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V-Luxury Womens 36-MINA4 Closed Toe Mary Jane High Heel Shoes; Brand: V-Luxury; Review: Very comfortable, fit well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sourpuss Teal/Black Seahorse Strapless Dress from Clothing; Brand: Sourpuss; Review: Large is slightly big but I was sure a medium would be too snug. Does not stretch. Very cute.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Short Sleeve Camp Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Returned; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vans Kids' Sk8-Hi Zip-K; Brand: Vans; Review: Would have returned for a size up but would have paid shipping and restock fee. Feet were measured and the size 3 I ordered should have fit. 35 year Vans customer-these must be irregular.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ShaperQueen 102 Thong Best Womens Waist Cincher Body Shaper Trainer Girdle Faja Tummy Control Underwear Shapewear (Plus Size); Brand: ShaperQueen; Review: The back bulge is real.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Umlilo Lodge B B; City: St Lucia KwaZulu Natal; Review: Very calm, and very nice lady to help us in whatever we need. Good localization. Will come back; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Tyrol Alpenhof; City: Seefeld in Tirol Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: We stayed 7 nights in this hotel while we went skiing. The room was good (upgrade) but the breakfast was bad! In terms of fruit just apple and Kiwi and a pineaple that I am not sure for what....maybe decoration! The staff struggled to speak English and the receptionist has very bad informed about the hotel services! Water in the pool to cold. Even they rated the hotel as a 4 stars it is far to have the services of a 4 star. No room service.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Altis Avenida Hotel; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: This hotel has amazing bed clothes and a beautiful view on their top bar. It is very nice to have breakfast there. Well located also, i love Chiado area and we can walk there. Another thing is quiet. Eventough is in area with a lot of trafic, inside the hotel you cannot listen...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: The hotel have some small rooms and toilets. I stayed on 406 and is very small. Have room service and the food was to poor for this kind of hotel. Very expensive food and drinks. Don't mind to pay if there is something good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vila Gale Cascais; City: Cascais Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: I stayed at this hotel with my family for a couple of days and I think that everything happen in these days... lunch time was a mess with very few people serving and the ones that were serving obviously didn't know what they were doing. If we ask them why the food was taking so long or why the botle of water didn't arrive they just symple said they they were not permanent at the hotel and they didn't know. The lifts were all morning without working. In the afternoon around 3 pm there was no more pool towels and at 6 pm in the pick of the afternoon all the bars supporting the pool were closed! If we need something we would have to go to the inside bar that doesn't serve ice creams to the children because the only bar that does it is the one outside and that one is closed!!!!! Anyway very bad service; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days (Left Behind #1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tim LaHaye Page; Review: Wow. That's a response that I made after reading the best book I have every read. I, for one, have never been that religious. I didn't like going to church, I didn't get all those religius books, etc. But, when I found out about this book and read it, I just had to sit back and think about the world that we live it. In this book, the world was able to finally come together and could finally be viewed at as a whole. In our world today, we have violence across the streets all over. Sometimes I wish I could live in the world the book described....until you find out what happens. This book is the starting point of the anti-christ taking over and the rapture occuring. Though it seems far-fetched at times, you have to remember that they authors, Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, got all of their information from the book of Revalation in the bible. People in the book that did not follow the ten commandments and not be a true christian were Left Behind while the others that did the right deeds disappeared leaving their loved ones behind. Left Behind gets sad at times and is a definite page turner. I suggest this book to anyone that wants to turn their life around and come to realize that we aren't around forever. If we want to make it to heaven, we need to make the right choices. Left Behind showed me that and got me in the position that I am in today. I thank you Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins for creating such a life-like and moving book. Currently I am in book 4 now and just love the series. This book builds up suspense by going through things slowly and making you think more then you thought you ever could. Honestly, everyone needs to sometime read this book and sit down and think. Think about the situations you are in now. What can you do to improve them? This book shows you the way and deserves to be a best-seller which it most certainly is. Please order this book today and you will never regret that you did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Z for Zachariah; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert C. O'Brien Page; Review: I just want to tell anyone that has the time to read this. This book, Z for Zachariah, is definitely a book in my top 10. It was well written and a great page-turner. I just never could find the will to put it down. Z for Zachariah is a book taking place right after a nuclear war. A girl is left behind and thinking she is the only on left on earth. That is until she sees a man drawing nearer and nearer to her house each and every day. She is of course scared of him and hides so he doesn't see her. Until one day when she is hiding in the mountains, he actually comes up to her yard, unloads his belongings and goes inside her house! As first I was stunned by this but then I realized that he probably tought the house was abandoned. They end up meeting eachother and story takes off from there. It's just that, is this man as nice as she thinks he is? You will find out later by prdering the book. Z for Zachariah has a really good twist to it and I thought it was very creative on how the author approached on writing the book. It has a lot of storylines, good storylines at that, that kept me and will keep you reading. I want to thank Robert C O'Brien for creating such a well-written book. Not all authors know how to grip a reader to keep reading like he did to me. This is a definite must-read for all ages. Definitely pick this book up and you will thank me that you did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mankind: Have a Nice Day - A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks; Author: MICK FOLEY; Review: Wrestler. After hearing this word, what comes to mind? Bodyslams, fake moves, swearing, etc. Please folks, don't let the author,Mick Foley, fool you. When you hear that a wrestler has just writtena book you automatically think "Big deal" unless you watchwrestling. But believe me, this book is written way better then whatyou thought. Though Foley is a professional wrestler, he wrote adarn good book. It's very long but very informational. It'sbasically an autobiography which humor throughout. The book goesthrough the life of Mick Foley and tells you all the pain and all thesuffering it took a man like Mick to make it to the WWF. The booktells you about the different organizations he had to go through, ittold you how he got his connections to the WWF, and it even told mewho his first girlfriend was! Honestly people, this wrestlerdeserves a big round of applause for writing such an awesome book. Sure, he swears pretty many times in it. But hey, he does this inreality so why not put it in their so you know more about his image. I loved this book and I will again be reading it shortly. This bookhas everything, everything a reader would want, of course. Mick haspacked his whole life into a page-turner that i could not seem to putdown and people I have talked to did the same. Once you start, youcan't stop reading. I will say it for the last time. This book, byMick Foley, is a definite must read for wrestling fans ornon-wrestling fans. It really doesn't matter what your stature isbecause you will definitely love this book and will want to read more. Please pick it up and read it, I guarantee you will like it. Thankyou very much for reading my review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guinness World Records 2000 (Guinness Book of Records, 2000); Author: Mark C. Young; Review: Guiness has yet again made a great book. In its great monstosity and colorful fotos, the Guiness Book of Records for the year 2001 is a fun and education read. This book is packed with feats mastered from around the globe with records set from anywhere between most days spent in an attic to farthest pull of a train with the use of teeth. I really enjoyed looking at the broad pictures while reading what was being performed in the fotos. These "athletes" from around the globe deserve a standing ovation for their wonderful talents and their kindness to publish their feats in a world renown book. The Guiness Book of Records is really for any ages and offers a very convenient category index so you don't have to keep searching to find the record you want to look at. As I have said, i really enjoyed this book and anyone who buys will feel the same. Happy reading and thanks for looking at my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calvin and Hobbes; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Calvin and Hobbes); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It's a Magical World: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Essential Calvin Hobbes; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calvin and Hobbes' Lazy Sunday Book : A Collection of Sunday Calvin and Hobbes Cartoons; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There's Treasure Everywhere; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scientific Progress Goes 'Boink': A Calvin and Hobbes Collection; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yukon Ho!; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes (A Calvin And Hobbes Treasury); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Revenge of the Baby-Sat; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Days are Just Packed: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Watterson Page; Review: Bill Waterson is argudably one of the best comic writers out there. Even through his retirement, he has made great books of past comics featuring his Calvin and Hobbes characters. I laugh and laugh at these comics he creates and I sometimes wonder how he comes up with such brilliant ideas sometimes with the storylines of some of the strips. Calvin, one of his best known characters, is the trouble-making kid in the school. He is funny and imaginative and likes to make funa and games with his "real" pet friend Hobbes. Through the comics, you can see the relationship between a stuffed animal and a human. In this comic though, Hobbes "comes to life" in Calvins eyes. The things that Calvin can sometimes get involved in is so hilarious and sometimes out of this world. I guarantee that anyone that loves comics will fall in love with this one and should definitely buy this book to start their collection of classic comics. All of Bill Waterson's comic books are very well done and very professional. His work is his life and it shows the time and consideration it took to make these characters come to life. Thank you Mr. Waterson for creating such a great comic and thatnk you people for reading my review!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings; Author: Visit Amazon's Shel Silverstein Page; Review: Shel Silverstein does it again. This time with "Where the Sidewalk Ends". A great compelation of poems that will have you laughing throughout the day. When I first picked this book up, I couldn't put it down for its gripping the reader techniques with such humorous poems. With characters in his poems ranging from any animal to any human, this book definitely has variety. I love the way Shel is able to rhyme things together and come up with such great stories in his poems......this is very evident in this book. Most of th peoms run about half a page, some long, some short. All of course, though, have humor and really show the work put in to them. This poem book is one of Silverstein's finest and deserves some sort of award. I want to thank Shel Silverstein for creating such a wonderful poem book and such great ideas that make you want to read the whole book in one sitting. That would definitely take time though it would be worth it. As you can see, I really recommend anyone of any age buying this book so they can enjoy it as much as I did. Thank you for reading my review and have a nice day!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Light in the Attic; Author: Visit Amazon's Shel Silverstein Page; Review: Shel Silverstein does it again. This time with "A Light in the Attic". A great compelation of poems that will have you laughing throughout the day. When I first picked this book up, I couldn't put it down for its gripping the reader techniques with such humorous poems. With characters in his poems ranging from any animal to any human, this book definitely has variety. I love the way Shel is able to rhyme things together and come up with such great stories in his poems......this is very evident in this book. Most of th peoms run about half a page, some long, some short. All of course, though, have humor and really show the work put in to them. This poem book is one of Silverstein's finest and deserves some sort of award. I want to thank Shel Silverstein for creating such a wonderful poem book and such great ideas that make you want to read the whole book in one sitting. That would definitely take time though it would be worth it. As you can see, I really recommend anyone of any age buying this book so they can enjoy it as much as I did. Thank you for reading my review and have a nice day!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mark : The Beast Rules the World (Left Behind #8); Author: Visit Amazon's Tim LaHaye Page; Review: From friends of mine, I find that the response to this book after reading it is "excellent" and "spectacular." I, for one, am not this far in the series but I just can't wait til I can finally read this book. The build-up to it is tremendous and should be read by all. After all the storyline changes as well as changes in main characters, this series still remains in my top 10. The variety these books bring to us reader's is wonderful and the anticipation for the next book to arrive is always nerve-racking. I totally love this series and this book I have heard is the best one by far. As you can tell it is pretty convincing that "The Mark" is a definite must buy if you are reading the series "Left Behind" in the present time. I recommend this book to people that believe a book can change your life....and this book and even series does that for you! Thanks for reading this and please buy the book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (a.k.a. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mummy, The (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Truman Show, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Green Mile, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story 2 (1999); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mulan (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mummy Returns, The (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Intentions (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park III (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: K-PAX (2001); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince of Egypt, The (1998); Genres: Animation, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Emperor's New Groove, The (2000); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (a.k.a. The Grinch) (2000); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Tarzan (1999); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Babe: Pig in the City (1998); Genres: Adventure, Children, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Genres: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Bedazzled (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Inspector Gadget (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bicentennial Man (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the King (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers 2000 (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misérables, Les (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Practical Magic (1998); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WALL·E (2008); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Iron Man (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matrix Reloaded, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Martian (2015); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edge of Tomorrow (2014); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Limitless (2011); Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Social Network, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skyfall (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Source Code (2011); Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Looper (2012); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quantum of Solace (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Terminal, The (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Few Good Men, A (1992); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: King's Speech, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prestige, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters II (1989); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Addams Family, The (1991); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aristocats, The (1970); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Illusionist, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Grand Budapest Hotel, The (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Whole Nine Yards, The (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bucket List, The (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Avengers, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: The Imitation Game (2014); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inside Out (2015); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Iron Man 2 (2010); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kick-Ass (2010); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gravity (2013); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Deadpool (2016); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men: First Class (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Iron Man 3 (2013); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The (2013); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tangled (2010); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (2010); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zootopia (2016); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cloud Atlas (2012); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Easy A (2010); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brave (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Now You See Me (2013); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 50/50 (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red (2010); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ant-Man (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Jurassic World (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Ted (2012); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Arrival (2016); Genres: Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oblivion (2013); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hugo (2011); Genres: Children, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maze Runner, The (2014); Genres: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Wick (2014); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Great Gatsby, The (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The (2012); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Hero 6 (2014); Genres: Action, Animation, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Despicable Me (2010); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whiplash (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010); Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Thor (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Spider-Man, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wreck-It Ralph (2012); Genres: Animation, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Perks of Being a Wallflower, The (2012); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Help, The (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black III (M.III.B.) (M.I.B.³) (2012); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: In Time (2011); Genres: Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thor: The Dark World (2013); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Theory of Everything (2014); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: The Hateful Eight (2015); Genres: Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain America: Civil War (2016); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coraline (2009); Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007); Genres: Drama, Horror, Musical, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Slumdog Millionaire (2008); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blind Side, The (2009); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nice Guys (2016); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dark Knight Rises, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Up (2009); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Space Jam (1996); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
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Title: Seahorse Resort; City: San Clemente California; Review: Best beach "penthouse" experience ever! Perfect accommodations. Perfect kitchen set up. Perfect spacious bedrooms. Absolutely perfect everything! Will return for many years to come. Thank you Seahorse!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Guanacaste; City: Playa Matapalo Province of Guanacaste; Review: We recently travelled to Guanacaste Costa Rica and stayed at the Hotel Riu. Our host couple (we share July anniversary's #39 and #35 respectively and travel together to celebrate). We went on the newly inaugurated SW flight from LAX to Liberia CR. Beautiful, five year new airport in Liberia, we no hassles or lines! The Hotel Riu shares the grounds with the more upscale Riu Palace and we very content with our rooms and service and much more fun pools! The all inclusive resort had en outstanding buffet for BLD and never went for want of any type of cuisine at the buffets. But the four specialty restaurants were exceptional (Asian, Italian, steakhouse and gourmet) and so nice to be served a more than adequate optioned meal rather than overindulging at the buffet). The ocean water temperature was at a seemingly hot 87 degrees F but refreshing in the warm humid air temperature of 88 degrees. A perfect day included a morning activity/excursion (or relaxation) with 2-3 hours in the ocean (the two Riu's share a gorgeous, exclusive beach) and then 2 hours of Funtime (always something going on around/in the pool by the Riu pool staff). Sunsets came early (around 6 p.m) so you were ready to have cocktails during an occasional lightning/thunderstorm/rain on your generous sized balcony or downstairs in the open air lobbies or bar areas. Followed by the dining experience of choice (all included in the price). At 9:00 there was an evening entertainment of music/dancing/review...each night something different and professionally performed and produced. Perfect ending to a perfect day! Don't be afraid to deal with the local leisure excursion vendors on the beach. They are no hassle and actually provided excellent tours and guides. We did one three hour ATV tour though the "jungles" and local town (yes, we saw monkeys) and another four+hour tour to beautiful beaches on the other side of the mountains to ride/swim/eat at different locales. Look/ask for Eric or Gustavo on the beach; Gabriel is any an excellent, safety conscious guide. We also did the four hour zip line tour (pre-arranged stateside) with The Congo Trail located near the hotel that was a fabulous adventure for these first time "zippers"! Ask for Luis and or Alex to guide you through the lines! We were in Costa Rica during a stage two warning for zitka/mosquitos. If you're prepared with big repellant 24/7, which we were, we didn't suffer more than a few random bites. Other than Deet products we were told or the alternate of an eucalyptus/lemon grass repellant that sounded much less toxic! But glad to be prepared regardless and won't let that warning stop us for another trip to Costa Rica hopefully soon!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polo Towers Suites; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: Through, Airbnb, we stayed for the Jimmy Buffett concert weekend in a one bedroom suite at the Polo Towers and will never stay in a big name hotel again!! All the comforts of a very large condo-style accommodation (fully equipped kitchen, living area with dining table and sleeper sofa, enormous bathroom, comfortable bedroom, lots of closet space AND a balcony). Free underground parking (valet available). Convenience store, and ATMs, fitness/spa. No casino! Go to one of your choice! No smokey casino/lobbies to walk through! The most friendly, efficient, courteous staff I've ever encountered at a LV hotel! Wait time to check-in/out: none to two minutes! Bonus: 22nd floor pool with cabanas and observation deck for the best views of the strip you'll ever see from an outside pool area! Bonus: three well equipped bbq's by the pool and frig area and tables to dine! Other resorts close their pools October 1st (one of the best LV climate months) and charge a resort fee for no pool?!? Not Polo Towers! Convenient location (walking distance to MGM Garden Arena/hotel, New York/New York, Monte Carlo, Bellagio, etc! Our counterpart friends (group of 12 friends from LA in for the JB concert) were jealous of our accommodations, our open pool and the $$ less we paid than their big name, Strip hotel across the street! It's a no brainier where to stay in Las Vegas unless you do like smokey casinos/hallways/, impersonal staff, small uncomfortable, overpriced accommodations. Almost sorry to give out this information! Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hounds Tooth Inn; City: Oakhurst California; Review: The Hounds Tooth Inn is a lovely BNB at the south entrance to Yosemite NP and just about the last establishment before leaving Oakhurst for Yosemite. Which means you need to get in your car for dining (although HTI provides an evening social hour and breakfast in the morning). The room was very, very spacious with an electric fireplace which was very welcome after a long drive from San Diego and a winter night. The rooms are comfortably heated so the fire is more for ambience but nevertheless enjoyable and special. Our room/location was quiet and did not necessarily see other guests, although the inn was full. We did not stay for breakfast but the set up we saw while checking out looked very presentable and homemade touches. We would recommend this for travelers who like the more quiet side of Oakhurst and the easiest access to Yosemite!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites San Diego Downtown Bayfront; City: San Diego California; Review: Did not know too about this new-ish hotel in San Diego to plan our Fourth of July/anniversary/stay-cation but after looking for the perfect place to watch the Big Boom fireworks on San Diego bay, it seemed the best spot out of all the San Diego downtown hotels to choose from. And we were not disappointed!! We arrived to the happiest, most sincere welcome from Sally, SpringHills best front reception clerk ever! Not only did she send us off to get complimentary bottle of wine from their convenient, well stocked market, she had wine glasses and a bucket of ice sent immediately to our room. (Our 41st anniversary started off with a great dart thanks to Sally). The room was gorgeous and impeccably clean. The view from the room was incredible (and would later in the evening provide the remarkable view for four firework shows) and rivals more expensive hotels with similar views of S.D. bay. We have never stayed at a hotel in all our travels where we never once turned on our TV. The view is that amazing and mesmerizing! Breakfast the next morning (included) is hot and wholesome and filling. Sally, our now best friend, called to make sure we had made it to breakfast before it closed! A new hotel is opening right next door in the fall. It will have a restaurant and maybe a fancier pool/deck with a bay view but we will return to SpringHill Suites without hesitation because of service, view rooms and location. Jon well done! Ten plus!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: This was a once in a lifetime trip with my adult daughter and a once in a lifetime hotel. Can’t imagine staying anywhere else in Chicago and get the ambiance, rustic luxury and feeling of going back to the early 1900s Chicago in such comfort. We also felt the presence of being in Harry Potter’s Hogwarts in the downstairs areas. So cool!Will recommend without reservation! And return next year. Thank you CAC!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Pegasus Bridge eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Stephen E. Ambrose Page; Review: If you've seen "The Longest Day" you may recall the scene in which a small band of glider-borne commandos seizes a bridge and defends it until relieved by Lord Lovett and his commandos. What you may not know is that this was a singular event- the very first combat engagement of D-Day and the first and only use of this technique by the Allies in the war. Ambrose is one of the best contemporary historians to write about World War 2, always managing to be both accurate and entertaining. Here, he gives us profiles of the men involved on both sides of the battle, the development of the glider assault technique, a detailed minute-by-minute account of the fighting, and the story of the aftermath of the battle and the lives of the men (and women) after the war, up to the 50th Anneversary D-Day ceremonies in France. If you're a history buff, this book is a must-have for your library. If you're interested in a more accurate verison of the details surrounding the battle than the movie presented, read the book. And if you simply want to understand a little better how ordinary men can acheive the extraordinary when called on to do so, read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enterprise; Brand: Visit Amazon's Barrett Tillman Page; Review: The Enterprise was arguably the most important ship in the Pacific war, and consequently it has probably had more words written about it that any other American warship of the modern era. The classic book about the Enterprise is Edward P. Stafford's The Big E: The Story of the USS Enterprise, and perhaps not surprisingly, author Tillman cites Stafford's encouragement as a factor in writing his own book. The Stafford book is twice the length of Tillman's new book, and Stafford had the advantage of drawing on the complete ship's archives as well as a large number of veterans who had served on the Enterprise during WWII and who were still living in the 1950s. When Tillman began his book, there were only four living veterans who had served on the Enterprise during WWII. [n.b. see Tillman's comment- only four "plankowners," or original commissioning crew,were still alive when he wrote this.] Consequently, Tillman's "Enterprise" draws heavily on "The Big E" for its narrative, but he also brings in a lot of material from other books Admiral Halsey's biography figures largely, along with several other books. Using these sources Tillman is able to supply multiple points of view and add perspectives from other commanders. While "Enterprise" lacks much of the detail and larger strategic perspective of the earlier book, it it nonetheless a good read, and an engaging narrative. If you've already read "The Big E" you won't find much new in this book, but the reader who hasn't read much about the ship will find this an entertaining and informative introduction to the ship, and to carrier operations in the WWII Pacific Theater.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifty Shapes of Yellow: 50 Delicious Italian Pasta Recipes - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's little BIG Books Page; Review: There are hundreds of different pasta shapes, yet most of us are only familiar with a handful. There's spaghetti, linguini, elbow, macaroni, lasagna noodles... and some funny shaped ones. But in Italy, every pasta has a purpose. Different shapes work best with different sauces, and there are a great many more sauces than the variety found on your supermarket shelf, or at the local pseudo-Italian chain restaurant. Author Giada Berlusconi has put together a collection of 50 different pasta recipes, each featuring a sauce appropriate to a specific pasta shape. Along with the familiar linguine, angel hair and penne you'll find creste di gallo (cookscomb), fisarmoniche (little accordions), and casarecci (homemade) pasta. The recipes here are simple, but that's not to say this is a cookbook for rank beginners. Berlusconi assumes a certain level of cooking experience in her readers. Her Canneroni recipe tells the reader to "Brown some garlic, onion, hot pepper and tomatoes finely chopped." How much? That's up to you. The Capelli d'Angelo begins by instructing the cook to "Season asparagus and oven roast in a 450 degree(s) oven for 2-3 minutes", which means she assumes you'll know how to roast them and how to tell when they're done. There aren't any photos of the finished dishes either. But the book with a bit of experience in the kitchen will have no trouble navigating their way through this book. You don't need a degree form CIA; just a reasonable familiarity in the kitchen. One important note: The dishes in this cookbook may be simple, but that means they rely on the use of quality ingredients for their flavor. Don't think you can get away with buying cheap olive oil or that dried, powdered Kraft parmesan cheese. The better the ingredients you use, the better the dishes will be. As for me, I'm off to the market tomorrow to buy a pound of fusilli bucati longhi and some fresh pepper to roast so that I can make Fusilli Bucati Lunghi con Salsa di Peperoni. (Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by the publisher); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men in A Boat: By Jerome K. Jerome (Illustrated + Unabridged + Active Contents) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jerome K. Jerome Page; Review: Three Men in a Boat is the prototype of a whole genre of British humor- the ordinary fellow who sets out on a journey only to be beset by one catastrophe after another- and yet he goes on. Monty Python's "The Cycling Tour" episode owes a great deal to this novel, as does The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Modern American readers are well familiar with the literature and humor of that era concerning the upper classes and the very poorest classes of the British Isles, largely owing to PBS constant stream of period dramas and comedies like Upstairs, Downstairs, Call the Midwife and so on. But there's a very rich comedic literature of that era that deals with those in between, the ordinary people of the emerging middle classes. Along with this book there's Jerome K. Jerome's "Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow," George Grossmith's "Diary of a Nobody" (a personal favorite) and many more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top 30 Chinese Cooking Recipes: Delicious And Healthy Chinese Meals For Appetizer, Main Dish And Soup - Kindle edition; Brand: Andy Roop; Review: The positive: The author does know how to cook, after a fashion, and someone who does know how to cook might be able to get a few ideas from the book. But not many. Here's the problem: Even making allowances for the fact that the author is obviously not a native English speaker, the instructions given are incomplete. Measurements are missing, in many cases, as are specifics on technique- "chop the onions"- how small? Or "add the onion powder"- how much? In one instance we're told to "Fill a saucepan with two cups and heat it" without telling us exactly what we're supposed to be heating in that pan. The. choice of ingredients is questionable, too; some recipes call for chicken stock, and others call for a chicken bullion cube- something I would never use in cooking except in a dire emergency. Much or this could have been fixed had the author simply had someone proofread the text, but there are other problems as well. A lot of these dishes don't appear to actually be Chinese in origin, like the "Benihana Fried Rice" (Benihana is a Japanese Steak House chain) or the tempura-fried green beans. Some don't appear to be Asian at all, like the potato soup made with breakfast sausages and evaporated milk. (There is a Chinese dish made with steamed potatoes and lap cheong (Chinese sausages) but it's nothing like this. I suspect a lot of these dishes are simply the kind of quasi-Asian comfort food some of my Chinese college friends used to cook. Back in the 80s recipes like these were often passed around as emails or posted to Netnews. What else: The photography, is awful, the pagination is worse, and there just aren't all that many recipes here. Someone looking for a collection of real Chinese recipes with useful instructions would do better to start with something like Fuschia Dunlop's ""Every Grain of Rice."; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: This Idea Must Die: Scientific Theories That Are Blocking Progress (Edge Question Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's John Brockman Page; Review: John Brockton was an early participant in the TED conferences, which started out as a series of thoughtful inquiries at the edge of science, but which have morphed into a sort of semi-scientific Moth show, in which people from science, politics, and show business present shallow, preferably heart-warming tales with an often tenuous connection to science. Benjamin Bratton called TED "middlebrow megachurch infotainment" which I think sums it up well. Brockman also regularly (every six months or so) releases a volume of essays that also purport to be deep intellectual works, but are typically (but not always) short, shallow, essays in the same mold as the TED talks, and that can be skimmed through without too much thought. Some of the ideas found in this book are thoughtful, and worth pondering; some are so oversimplified as to be worthless. In the former group I'd put Max Tegmark's essay on infinities, which, at 4 pages in length, is one of the longer essays in the book. In the second, Michael Shermer's essay, which seems to be simultaneously displaying the author's lack of knowledge who tilting at windmills. Many are not arguments, just opinions or argument without evidence. The opening essay, in which Geoffrey West argues agains the search for a grand unification, consists of three pages of history, and an argument presented in one assertion: The dynamics of complex systems are too complicated to be encompassed in one equation, or even a finite number of equations. Well, perhaps; but merely asserting that doesn't help the reader understand it. Some seem to be arguing against positions no one actui=ally holds, like Buddhini Samarasinghe passionate argument against the notion that "Scientists should stick to science"- seriously, is anyone really making that argument in the public forum anymore? One particularly annoying essay is Sean Carroll's diatribe against falsifiability, in which he manages to completely misrepresent Popper's notion of falsifiability. Carroll states that falsifiability is the idea that a scientific theory is only acceptable if it can muster evidence to prove what it asserts. Quoting: "String theory and other approaches to quantum gravity involve phenomena that are likely to manifest themselves only at energies enormously higher than anything we have access to here on Earth... Some scientists, leaning on Popper, have suggested that these theories are non-scientific because they are not falsifiable." But to say that is to misunderstand Popper. Popper's idea of falsifiability is intended to demarcate what kinds of statements are the realm of science, and which are not. In order for a statement or theory to be accessible to scientific method, it must include or imply in principle a methodology by which it can be disproven. Note that distinction. When Democrates proposed, sometime around the 5th Century BC, that all things are made up of indivisible parts that define their nature, he had no way of testing it. Confirmation of the atomic theory had to wait another seven hundred years. So was Democrates' assertion non-falsifiable? No, because it was stated in a manner such that one could conceivably find counterexamples. So it is with; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Syria Burning: A Short History of a Catastrophe - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Charles Glass Page; Review: In this short book Charles Glass gives a brief summary of the history of the Syria revolution as well as his own experiences from visits in 2013 and 2014. I understand that this is a revision of an earlier version of the book, and it does feel a bit like a rushed rewrite. Glass sees the roots off the current conflict not only in the 2011 protests, and the influence of the failed "Arab Spring" revolt in Egypt and elsewhere, but historical events going back to the WWI-era Syrian revolt against the Ottoman rulers. He specifically faults the NATA nations for not stepping in to stabilize Syria and protect the rebels against Assad, though surprisingly, not Obama's very public "Assad must go." Since this book was written, Russia has announced a withdrawal from the theater, ISIS forces have been weakened, Assad's grip has strengthened, thanks to the assistance of Russian forces, and Obama's change of heart and seeming willingness to give Russia a free hand in attacking opponents of the regime. Glass's prescription at the end of the book was for the UN to step in and stabilize the situation- an odd choice, given the relative ineffectiveness of the US in stopping the slaughter of Albanians in Serbia in the 1990s, and in pretty much every other campaign they've been involved in since the Korean War. Still, this is a useful addition to the literature, and one more voice helpful in understanding the current situation there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I'm sorry, but advertising that you trained in Naples doesn't mean that you automatically know how to make the pizza. The pizza was flaccid and soggy. And throwing the can of tomatoes directly on the pizza does not make it sauce. There are great thin crust pizzas here in Edmonton. This is not one of them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tres Carnales Taqueria; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I like it. You're not meant to linger, but for a REALLY tasty bite and beer this place is awesome! Totally satisfied the taco craving.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transcend Coffee - Garneau; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: These pretentious louts can take their coffee and stuff it. When you have the incompetence to get my order wrong (I ordered a coffee and she made a latte) and I say "stop, I don't want all that milk, just finish it with water and make it americano", and you have the audacity to tell me that you're not allowed to alter the drinks according to the owner's specifications (rather than be customer driven) and proceed to give me the WRONG drink, you deserve to be out of business. Hope they flounder in their plethora of their snooty coffee beans.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bistro Praha; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: The food is not fancy on white linen, but GOOD. These people got a super picky "meat and potato" person to eat steak tartare, which is amazing. I've had other steak tartare since, and this is still the best. My only "beef" is that they need more tables to accommodate the crush of people! Get in there early or late to avoid the rush.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rigoletto's Cafe; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: Unlike John A, I did eat the food. It is good, unpretentious home style Italian. Angel hair Sergio has taste and simplicity, all in one dish. The daily specials change and sometimes come back, but always worth trying, and interesting enough to make me deviate from my favorite pasta 2 out of 3 times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Padmanadi Vegetarian Restaurant; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: The curry "chicken" is amazing, as is the mushroom tofu. In addition, we went with friends that didn't read the menu that close, and had no idea it was vegetarian! We didn't fill them in until after they kept raving it was one of the best Asian dinners they'd had.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Crocs Women's Duet Busy Day Natural Shoe; Brand: ; Review: True to size. Super quick shippping!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfy Velour Jogger Pants in Gray Black Red (Plus S-XXXL); Brand: SOHO GLAM; Review: gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Signs -- MASH Adult T-Shirt; Brand: Twentieth Century Fox; Review: perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GIFTPOCKET Women's Under Bump Maternity Panties Healthy Underwear, Multi Pack; Brand: ; Review: gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Laundry by Chinese Laundry Women's Republic Rubber Rain Boot; Brand: ; Review: loved them a little big for a 7; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: 9 Muses Hotel Skala Beach; City: Skala Cephalonia Ionian Islands; Review: This was a first for us, having never visited Kefalonia before and the concept that was 9Muses was interesting to say the least. The 9 muses consists of a restaurant and bar just off the main road, and behind this but separated by an area which the coach would use to drop off or pick up, was the main reception. Just behind the reception was one of the swimming pools and the pool bar. Beyond the pool was the start of the apartment blocks which were set out in two storey blocks separated by pedestrian walkways, which were abundant in flowers and all lit up at night. Our room was 204 on the upper floor which was very adequate for us, the only negative was the size of the shower cubicle which on several occasions, my elbo and it met in battle. (How anyone bigger than 5 feet 5 inches and of slim build could get a shower, god only knows). The room had a fridge which we used all the time and the air con worked a treet. The staff were all exceptionally friendly and work very hard for their money, we singled out Athina as being very hard working but all the staff appeared to work non stop. We booked with Thompsons and because we hadn't been to Europe for a few years, it was a surprise to find that the on flight meals and entertainment had been done away with and to be replaced by the safety film and expensive snacks which aren't that nice. Kefalonia airport is tiny but did not take us long to get through to the coaches for our transfer. The island is nice but not as beautiful as we were led to believe, in fact a scrap metal merchant would have a great time picking up all the abandoned cars left rotting in the trees. Skald which is where we were based for our two week break is small and quiet with a few restaurants and bars, one of our favourite tea time treats was to walk along to Metaxa beach bar for a beer and the end of a very tiring day sunbathing. The restaurants we often used were Flamingo and Aquarius which were really nice, and with very friendly staff. We did do one trip which was ok, and we're booked to go on another trip but the boat broke down so we had to be transported back to the hotel. We also hired a car for a day and in my opinion a day is all you need to see the island, which we used to visit Fiskardo and Argostolli. If I was asked if I would go back to Kefalonia, then I would have to say possibly. The Hotel was good and the people were very friendly which would make me think long and hard about a re visit but probably not for two weeks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rooms at the Apple Pie; City: Ambleside Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We have just returned from a weekend staying at Rooms at Apple Pie, which was our third visit. And once again we weren't disappointed, the room we had this time was room 2, which appeared slightly bigger than the rooms we have had in the past. The lady on reception who we think was called Anne Marie was very friendly and helpful, the location of the property is perfect for walking around Ambleside, and your car doesn't even have to move for you to enjoy the various eateries and drinking establishments the town has to offer. Excellent place to stay and relax and would always be our first choice of places to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Langdale Chase Hotel; City: Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: I booked The Langdale Chase Hotel for lunch on Sunday 14th June 2015,as a surprise for my wife's birthday. We arrived early and were led into a conservatory overlooking the lake. We ordered a drink and were given the menu to choose our food. The menu had a wide choice of food to pick from, which was good considering this was Sunday Lunch. We were shown our table in the restaurant again overlooking the lake with magnificent views of the surrounding fells. The waitress who served us was extremely friendly and very good, she sounded French. All the food courses came with enough time in between the courses to allow for the previous course to digest, the food was incredible and delicious. The whole experience was just perfect and I just want to say a big thank you to all involved in helping to make that day very special.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jesmond Dene House; City: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear England; Review: We attended a 60th Birthday, at the Jesmond Dene House Hotel on the 2nd July 2016. The hotel was beautiful, the food was excellent and the staff who looked after us were fantastic. A special mention to Stephanie who looked after us from the minute we got their at 6:00pm to when our taxi came for us at 11:0pm. What was more remarkable was the fact that Steph had been their since early that morning. Steph your a star, thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Antiche Mura Hotel; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: We have just returned home having spent two fabulous weeks in the Antiche Mura. In August 2016, we booked our two week holiday in a hotel that we had stayed in before. That hotel was the Grand Hotel Capodimonte in Sorrento, in June I contacted the Hotel Capodimonte to see if we could upgrade our room to a room with a sea view. I was contacted by the hotel and told that they didn't have any record of us staying with them on the dates I had given them. It turned out that with 4 weeks before we were due to travel, Thomas Cook had completely messed up our booking and put us in a hotel in Naples. We were lucky that the Antiche Mura had availability and could accommodate us at such short notice. We arrived at the Antiche Mura on the 21st July and were booked into a Comfort room which was very spacious and tastefully decorated. Their was a balcony over looking the road which we used at the end of each day for a chill and to watch the world go by. On our arrival we found a bottle of champagne and a plate of fruit.The room was cleaned every day and in the evening our bed was turned back and chocolates were put on each of the pillows. Every member of staff we encountered were extremely friendly and helpful especially Mario at the poolside who kept us entertained with his singing during the day. This holiday was all about relaxation and doing very little in the way of trips which we did however, we did book a boat trip through the hotel to Capri which was the highlight of our holiday. In no way am I being paid by this hotel for the positive comments I'm making about the Antiche Mura, but I do believe in honesty and saying how I feel. The Antich Mura is one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in, staffed by very hard working and friendly staff. I do hope that one day we will return to this hotel, as for Thomas Cook, I will never book another holiday with this company again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lakelovers; City: Bowness on Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: When we arrived at Lund-Mitchell Wyke Bay, both our jaws dropped with utter amazement at the beauty of this property. The pictures on Lakelovers website do not do it justice. Living in a flat, the proportions of this property were something we were not use to. During the first week we were able to sit on the veranda,with the waters of Lake Windermere gently lapping a few feet away, whilst sampling a glass of wine or two. We were also able to take advantage of the high temperatures that first week gave us, so it was very Mediterranean. The open plan living was fantastic and all of the three bedrooms were ensuite. I cannot speak highly enough about this property and it’s location and we will certainly book again in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Panorama Am Adenauerplatz Hotel; City: Berlin; Review: Very well located, with access to subway lines and TXL bus route just across the street. I paid EUR 45/night, and I think it was a good deal. Places for a quick bite, breakfast, lunch or dinner are within a range of 100 m. It has a little bar/reception, nothing special, but it serves well to have a few drinks after meetings. The hotel is old, but the accommodations were clean and quiet. For a quick business trip or for a place to spend a couple of nights, it is perfect!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ivbergs Hotel Premium am Kurfuerstendamm; City: Berlin; Review: Excellent hotel for pleasure or business trips. I stayed for three nights in July 2015, and it surpassed my expectations. I was visiting Berlin with a group of German friends and they made the reservation in advance. The service was prompt and efficient. Its faciltiies are well-mantained, and seemed new. The rooms are moderned, and spacy. Its location is very good, near to bus or subway. It is on my reference list for hotels while visiting Berlin!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 1913; City: St Petersburg Northwestern District; Review: I spent 3 days during the high season, and the quality of the hotel was very high! It is very well located: I could go back during the afternoon to take a short nap, and then continue my tour into the city. The room was very comforble, and the internet was very good! i had to take a couple of teleconference from work and it was just fine! The staff was very kind, and they speak fluent English!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: P Hotels Brattora; City: Trondheim Trondheim Municipality Sor Trondelag Central Norway; Review: Service was actually very good, including the cleaning staff. Special mentioned to the desk manager in my 3rd day. Windows isolate very well the sound of the trains' transit, at least from the second floor on, where I stayed. All comments about breakfast and no free coffee or any other additional services are true; however, this is a budget hotel in one of the more expensive countries in the world. If you want coffee, you can walk 50 m to the Trondheim sentralstasjon. Cheapest coffee you can get is about 40-50 NOK; so if you are saving the moving for the staying, you can choose where to spend it in other things. Same thing for breakfast; the typical Norwegian breakfast could be a hard bread with some spreads, or maybe a little sandwich exactly as they get you, and again, you could use the money saved in the room, and spend it somewhere else. You could spend NOK 960-1200/night in another hotel for these perks, but from my point of view, it is not worthy. I lived in Trondheim for 2 years, and I can tell you that location is something you would value in this town, specially at night. Each bus ride costs 50 NOK. City center is 10-15 min away, Solsiden is more or less at the same distance, Bakklandet at 20-25 min, train station at 50 m (as I mentioned, and there you could find the shuttle to the airport), Rockheim and the fjord ar also 10-15 min (all time references by foot). My only comments is that they should provide "no disturb" signs in the rooms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel De La Comedie; City: Montpellier Herault Occitanie; Review: The staff was great, specially the front desk! Sabian (I am sorry if I misspelled his name) was very prompt and kind! He clearly saw I could speak only a little French so he changed to English right away! He explained everything I needed to know and even helped me getting a taxi at 02:00 am! Also, the location is just perfect: Just right in the heart of Montpellier!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Fintie iPad 2/3/4 Case - Slim Fit Folio Stand Case Smart Protective Cover Auto Sleep/Wake Feature for Apple iPad; Brand: Fintie; Review: Good case. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Intellinet 12-Port Cat6 Wall-mount Patch Panel (560269); Brand: Intellinet; Review: Perfect for home use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Firestik 2MCKB 4 Ft -122 Cm 2-Meter Base Antenna; Brand: FireStik; Review: Mounted this to the eve of a single story roof about 30feet up in Florida. Works perfectly. Tested with simplex at 6miles, 5-9's all the way on low power.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: uxcell 2 Pcs S0-239 UHF Double Female Coax Adapter Connector Plug; Brand: uxcell; Review: Worked perfectly to combine two pl259 cables.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Datacomm 45-0014-WH 1-Gang (2 Pack) Cable Plate with Flexible Opening - White; Brand: Datacomm Electronics; Review: Worked out pretty good. Ran two PL259 ham radio cables through this from a exterior cement wall with about 1.5 inches of drywall clearance. Nice and tight and served its purpose well. The two clips on the top and bottom are configured to auto rotate into position and then tighten down to make it snug. It comes with a template to cut out. I was surprised that the template was nearly as big as the outlet cover itself but I rolled with it. It came out nicely. Would buy another.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EnGenius EAP350 N300 High-Power Wireless Gigabit Indoor Access Point/WDS/Repeater, N300; Brand: EnGenius; Review: Works perfectly. Professional look. I had a dead spot on one side of the house and this filled it and then some. Configuration is easy via web interface. The 3 led lights can be toggles to be disabled if needed. PoE injector worked fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rexing V1P; Brand: REXING; Review: Took an hour to install inside of a older model Toyota Pickup truck with extended cab. The video quality of the dsh camera is amazing and worth it. The quality of the rear camera seems to be SD and not HD. Nonetheless it's an awesome purchase. The windshield double stick tape worked perfectly. I had my reservations with the tape being that it's mid 90s during the summer here in Florida were the car inside can get up to 130 degrees. So far it's still stuck and mounted perfectly. The auto start feature when the car powers on is nice. You don't have to touch it at all. Just drive. My wife now wants one for her car. I installed a 32bg card in there and its set to loop when out of space. On the highest setting is something like 2gb of video for over 20mins of driving. Mostly all the quick trips out it records separate videos and doesnt overwrite unless it has to. The 2nd camera also dual records with the primary. The files will be named A and B. Audio can be disabled so you won't be embarrassed with conversations with yourself or singing along to the radio. If there was a incident that needed to be saved, all you have to do is tap the Lock button, and it'll flag that entire drive as read only, and it'll save it under a separate folder named "RO" so it won't be overwrote(both videos A and B will be flagged). Hope that helps.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGREEN Power Esata eSATAp to Sata Cable Dual Power USB 12V 5V Combo to 22 Pin (7Pin +; Brand: UGREEN; Review: Worked perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent USB 3.0 to SSD / 2.5-Inch SATA I/II/IIIHard Drive Adapter (EC-SSHD); Brand: Sabrent; Review: Works perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters USB to USB Extension Cable (USB 3.0 Extension Cable/USB 3 Extension Cable) in Black 6 Feet; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: Works great to extend the Oculus sensors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet LAN Network Adapter; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Works perfectly for my laptop needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Glenella Guesthouse; City: Blackheath Blue Mountains New South Wales; Review: We were an extended family group containing 4 parents and 7 adult children (23 - 27). We hired 6 of the 7 bedrooms. The common area of lounges/chairs with the open fire place was excellent for us to be able to gather to catch up and have pre-dinner drinks and nibbles prior to dinner. We walked out for a meal at a local restaurant Night 1 - Fri and used the restaurant on site (thai) Night 2 - Sat. We were very grateful to have access to fridges for storing nibbles and drinks. The breakfast was very good and being able to have a proper espresso coffee with breakfast was excellent. All round a great weekend in a great venue with great hosts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gem; City: Amiens Somme Hauts de France; Review: Estelle the owner of this boutique hotel is a professional hotelier who enhanced our visit to Amiens and the WW1 sites of the Somme - our purpose for this visit. Her knowledge of Amiens and the facilities, restaurants and sites were exemplary - Estelle has lived in a variety of towns within this region and is a local of Amiens. Estelle was able to provide us with recommendations for buying lunch items at the nearby local shops 2 streets away - a charcutier, bakery, small supermarket, patisserie. Essential to have lunch items when venturing into the Somme as many villages are farming villages with no shops - this is a crop growing area and arable land is not wasted on farmhouses, land owned by farmers is not in one location but are made by separate plots hence the farm villages. Estelle's recommendations for services such as laundries, department stores, restaurants and sites to see both in Amiens and the Somme were spot on. We especially liked the communal breakfast meeting fellow guests. Breakfast is typical french - croissants, bread, fruit salad, cheese, a home made breakfast cake, juice, coffee (brewed), tea. The location is excellent as you are close to the CBD of Amiens and a variety of restaurants. There is also quick access to the ring road and roads to the north for access to the Somme sites. Our stay at The Gem was a highlight of our trip in France; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel JL No76; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: This hotel is well run. Flexible with the bookings allowed an early check-in to a upgraded room at a very reasonable price or the alternative is to store your baggage. The hotel has a restaurant and room service if required. Location is very handy to the major museums of Amsterdam - one block from Van Gogh & Stedelijk Museums and 2 blocks from the Reijks Museum. One block to the high fashion shopping street. Trams and buses available to take you into the old Amsterdam. Rooms are comfortable and clean. The staff are extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable with great recommendations of local cafe's and restaurants. A very enjoyable experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mill Hotel; City: Bankstown Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: The rooms are clean, comfortable & quiet. If you just need to stay at night it's very economic hotel accommodation. The hotel complex has a bistro, nightclub, bottle shop. This hotel is close to our relatives and we stay when family events are on. It is close to the milperra business area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Family Hotel; City: Tibooburra New South Wales; Review: Very comfortable, clean accommodation across the road from the hotel with an excellent pub menu. One of the highlights of the dining room is the kitchen concert sung by the backpacker staff - Irish, English & Welsh. The customer service in the bar, dining room & motel cabins was excellent & obliging. The bar has been painted by the artist Clifton Pugh who owned the pub at some point.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Belkin 6-Foot High-Speed HDMI to HDMI Cable; Brand: Belkin; Review: Perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Universal Air Vent Mount (Compatible with All GPS Brands); Brand: TomTom; Review: I broke it trying to get it to stay up, priced great but I couldn't get it to work. Shipped really fast.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: Occidental Margaritas; City: Playa del Ingles Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Stayed here 16th to 30th july 12. If you have already booked this hotel you will have a great time. The hotel is being refubished and rooms in main building 4th floor and above are excellent.The hotel is town location but only a short free bus ride away from beach or 3 euro in cab.we did the market trip on friday and my daughter and friend did combi trip on saturday thats camels, jeep and boat they loved it.There is a free trip and you get 45 euros for going but be aware you have to sit through 45mts of someone trying to sell you timeshare we didn't do this as i don't think thomas cook should be endorsing this and from i heard its not a good deal.If you want a good night out visit yumbo centre only 10mts walk. Bars, restaraunts and shows. All the family can go.The animation staff were brilliant but there shows were awful ( our opinion ) The reason i am saying its not 4 star is not comparing with english hotels but with other spanish.This is a family hotel but the pools were too small and there were not enough sunbeds and some of them were broken.Our first week was quiet and beds were available but second week you had to be down there by 7am to get a good spot.A very big downside to this hotel is they only have one bar open in evening so you cannot get away from show there is another bar but only opens in winter time.Food was typical spanish buffet but not enough staff clearing tables we had to wait nearly every day.Sorry i don't agree with previous review about all staff being freindly. The bar staff were miserable. Top tip make sure only one of adults checks out on departure if you have a late flight because this hotel takes your hand bands off depending on who's on reception. We normally stay at a hotel on beach but we enjoyed it here.If you have not been to gran canaria before its very laid back compared to other islands.Men don't have to wear trousers in evening so save on packing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Creta Panorama Mare; City: Panormos Rethymnon Prefecture Crete; Review: My wife and i stayed here 7th to 14th june 2013 and in 12 years of doing all inclusive this was one of the best hotels.Can i just say to those who moan, the restaraunt will be busy,and you will have to get up early for a sun bed this is the norm. Could i just say as the hotel people read these reviews. I do agree the bathrooms need updating especially the showers.Please put more sun beds out, if there was not enough in june whats it going to be like july/aug. The only negative i had about this hotel was Reception the information and communication was poor quite a few times i saw new arrivals walking around hotel not knowing where there going.On a positive note the shows were great and a big thankyou to the restaraunt manager ( sorry dont know his name ) I would recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TUI Magic Life Sharm el Sheikh; City: Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: Just returned from our 1st time in Sharm el Sheikh and this Hotel has been the best all inclusive holiday I have done. Could not fault any of the staff as they were all so helpful. Sometimes it seems they are ignoring you but that is because they are always talking to each other or telling each other what to do. No problem. Towels are free, the safe is free and you never get that anywhere else.( Before you ask you don't have to wear trousers in restaurant ) Plenty of sunbeds but don't leave it too late in morning ( before 8.30 ) The hotel as a private beach with loads of beds (free again ) there are plenty free there during day. Did not have much to do with animation team so I can't comment but people did tell me they were great with the kids. Went on 2 trips with Thompsons. seascape ( see through bottom ) Well worth doing. Also old town market with Rep. I recommend go with rep unlike previous reviewer our guide was good he stayed with you if you did not like the persistent of the traders ( good experience ) If you are going shortly it is very Hot 35deg at night and 43 to 45 in day. Take note of what the rep tells you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Belmont Hotel; City: Shanklin Isle of Wight England; Review: Stay here fairly regular for Business trip. Always friendly welcome, the rooms are nice and the food is excellent. Would recommend to anyone. Would agree about toilet and shower but it did not bother me. Des if your reading this less washing the car and turn the water pressure up; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Agadir; City: Agadir Souss Massa Draa Region; Review: Just come back from 10 days in this hotel and I can honestly say I could not fault it. We asked for 2 rooms over looking pool and next door to each other and that's what we got. The rooms were lovely and big and cleaned every day with drinks in fridge which were replaced daily (free) and believe it or not tea and coffee. Plenty of bars which serve branded drinks and food was excellent. Do not panic about sunbeds the poolside ones did go early but the area is big and you could still get beds at any time of day because the staff would find them for you. In all inclusive terms this is 5 Star and people who moan about this hotel are just trying to find fault. We did not go to beach but it is ok ( not the best I have seen though ). This is a resort for relaxing as there is not much to do in Agadir. The staff at this hotel are the best and friendliest we have met in years. You will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Belmont Hotel; City: Shanklin Isle of Wight England; Review: Stayed here again in September for my work. I could not believe it but Des and Lyn gave me room number 8. There was a four poster bed just for me. As always the food was very good. The location of this hotel is excellent if you want a nice place to stay. If you are reading this Des/Lyn I want that room again ha ha bob; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantica Sea Breeze Hotel; City: Protaras Paralimni Famagusta District; Review: First stay in Cyprus and could not have picked a better Hotel. We went in June as it fitted well with our Holidays from work. If you want a hotel that ticks all the boxes this is it. Friendly staff, clean rooms, nice food and plenty of sunbeds. ( no getting up early hooray ).We went on 3 hour boat trip, well worth it only 12 euros each. Prices in Cyprus surprised us as our reasonable they are. We did not need Thompson rep but she is around. The hotel reception staff were excellent and the bar staff also. Special thanks to lady who cleaned our room ( very nice and helpful ). This is a couples hotel ( Adult ) but we took our 20 year old daughter and hotel gave us a double bedroomed room. I may be old fashion but I think the men should have worn trousers at night to dinner. ( too casual ). Would we go here again " yes ".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 10; City: Montreal Quebec; Review: Stayed here July 16. ideal hotel for visit to Montreal , walking distance to city centre. Staff are very friendly apart from girl behind bar. She annoyed us by insisting we pay tips for her service even when we only had 2 diet cokes. In England when in a hotel it is part of the service. We change rooms first night because we were warned there is a night club below hotel ( Tip ). This hotel caters a lot for work people and conferences; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Atlantica Bay Hotel; City: Limassol Limassol District; Review: As I have done in other reviews, I tell how it is and not be a moaner. The hotel itself is a bit dated but they are revamping rooms at present. The location of hotel is not great as there is not much to do outside and only a couple of bars within walking distance. If you just want a relaxing holiday and be served drinks all day, this is the place to go. The staff are brilliant and work very hard. Special thanks to Victoria with a w who was our pool girl. For hotel to see, you need to look for better entertainers in evening apart from lee Muldoon the rest were dreary and sent you to sleep ( especially JD ) It would be an insult to Oxfam if I said that's where they got their clothes. Hotel entertainment staff were very good . Food is very good and you must do a BBQ night as well as ala cart. Rooms very good and kept clean. ( Tip. Odd numbers face pool ) Not a great view at back of hotel. Not impressed with beach at all. We also did a Boat trip. ( well worth it ); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Soffe Heavyweight Jersey Short; Brand: ; Review: The shorts are well made and comfortable. Best part is that they have pockets which are not found on most pairs of shorts used for workouts. Best waste band of any pair of shorts I have ever purchased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Men's and Women's Athens Flip Flop | Casual Sandal With Extra Soft Footbed| Lightweight Water and Beach Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I have been wearing Crocs for years. I almost never wear regular shoes anymore summer or winter. They so darn comfortable and unlike regular flip flops they have an arch and heel pocket to keep your foot from sliding around. They are very well made. I just had my first "blow out" on a pair of Athens. Not bad for constant wearing for three years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willis Judd Titanium Magnetic Therapy Bracelet Two Tone Adjustable; Brand: Willis Judd; Review: Matches my Citizens titanium and gold watch. I did not buy it for the magnets. It has fallen off three times. The latch needs to be tightened. Otherwise very well made.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Yukon Sport Men; Brand: ; Review: Not nearly as comfortable as Crocs Athens Thong which is the greatest footwear in the world. I'm sorry I bought the Yukon Sport. I would send them back if I could but they have been worn. Too late.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Men's Work N Cushion Leather KC Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: This is my third pair. I buy for comfort as well as for the Velcro straps. Once they start looking a little rough I buy a new pair and use the old pair for yard shoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Thorogood Men's American Heritage 6" Sport Hiker Safety Toe Boot; Brand: ; Review: Very satisfied with this purchase. Got 8 years of service from my last pair of Thorogoods and am expecting the same from these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ariat Men's Solid Twill Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Very Nice product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rasco FR Clothing Men's Henley T-Shirt; Brand: Rasco FR; Review: SMOOTH TRANSACTION . QUALITY PRODUCT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thorogood Men's 6" Steel Toe Hiking Boots; Brand: ; Review: GOOD QUALITY AMERICAN MADE WORK BOOTS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dockers Men's Classic Fit Perfect Short D3; Brand: ; Review: Nice product excellent fit. Will try and get another.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lamo Mens Romeo Suede Loafer Slippers; Brand: ; Review: Good quality product. I really like them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nocona Belt Co. Men's Star Basket Leather Suspender; Brand: Nocona Belt Co.; Review: QUALITY PRODUCT. SMOOTH TRANSACTION.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OMEGA Men's Regular Fit Dress Shirt w/Reversible Cuff, Mds001_white, 20-20.5Neck36/37Sleeve (4XL); Brand: Omega; Review: Nice Shirt; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Texbo Men's Genuine Cow Leather Bifold Long Wallet Brown; Brand: Texbo; Review: Very nice. Smooth transaction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suspender Store Men's 1.5 Inch Trigger Snap Suspenders; Brand: Suspender Store; Review: Nice quality product. Fast response.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Revival (Thorndike Press Large Pring Basic); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: Love Stephen King; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Life We Bury (Wheeler Large Print Book Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Allen Eskens Page; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything I Never Told You; Author: Visit Amazon's Celeste Ng Page; Review: Love it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imbibe! Updated and Revised Edition: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to; Author: Visit Amazon's David Wondrich Page; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wright Brothers (Thorndike Press Large Print Popular and Narrative Nonfiction Series); Author: Visit Amazon's David McCullough Page; Review: OUTSTANDING; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Stealing Candy (Zane Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Allison Hobbs Page; Review: After reading Stealing Candy all I can say is WOW!!!!!! So sad but tremendously TRUE. LITTLE KIDS HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS TYPE OF CRAP.THE SICK MINDS OF GROWN FOLKS. YOU WILL THINK THAT THEY ARE HERE TO PROTECT THE KIDS WHEN THEY ARE REALLY HURTING THE KIDS. ALLISON YOU DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB. YOU DID AGAIN.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entangled; Author: Visit Amazon's K. Elliott Page; Review: I started reading the book thinking I knew how the end would be. WRONG, I really enjoyed the book. When a author can get my attention and hold me there then I know you have done your thing. One or two typos but overall I feel your book was a awesome read. After reading about the different places you mention I just knew you was a Charlotte native. Keep up the good work!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Another Tear; Author: Visit Amazon's Traci Bee Page; Review: I really enjoyed Another Tear. I went back to read Two tears in a bucket again so I could continue to Another Tear and I was on edge, Felicia is a piece of work and I know she is going to come back with even more drama. If the Ricardo is the same man that was married to Angela then Ricardo and Felicia is going to make Simone life hell. Keep up the good work I really enjoy your work. I WOULD GIVE IT A 10 STAR BECAUSE IT WAS GREAT.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Decisions; Author: MIMI Renee; Review: I really enjoyed the book. Keisha was sweet at heart but she did not wait or depended on no one. She was hard headed and took matters in her own hand. This novel had me from the first chapter. Keep doing what you are doing Mi Mi Renee. I want to give you 10 stars but amazon but a cap on it. All in ALL the book was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fallen; Author: Visit Amazon's Quiana Page; Review: I started reading Fallen yesterday and I was floored right before I got about midway of the book. The main character "Ramae" had my mouth hanging open. What us ladies will do for a little TLC? But the book was really a good read. The booked flowed and I liked it. There got to be a part 2, don't leave us hanging like that. I would recommend this author and book to all of my friends. Quiana keep up the good work you have gained another fan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sinnamon, it gets dirtier; Author: Kenny Young aka Wasiim; Review: I started reading thinking this book was going to end like many others I have read. I am blown right now that sinnamon was something else. The book was interesting from the beginning to the end and I am waiting for part 2. I was wondering about Gage and the reason he went to prison but you clear that up futher in the book. Keep doing your thing....If I could In will give this book 10 thumbs up I would.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Throne (Volume 1); Author: Mr Cole Hart; Review: I was drawn in from the first page. I had to make myself put it down it was Soooooooo GOOD. This is the first book I ever read by this author and I am now a true fan. Men and the power that they think they have to have over people is sicken.......especially when its family. I don't want to give to much away so all I want to say is get the book. You will not be disappointed it's a must read. Now I am on to part 2.............. If you don't read it you will be DETHORN.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Traces Of My Lipstick: Gangstress Elite Tales (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Cha'Bella Don Page; Review: Traces of my lipstick was a book of short stories with multiple authors.. I enjoyed them all. The first one had me on edge. I really wish that was a full story. I was like I know she didn't. All the stories had women that was real about theirs. I would recommend this book to anyone. Cha bella Don did an awesome job as usual, you all did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uptown's Princess 2: House of Queens; Author: Visit Amazon's Quiana Page; Review: My title said it all. It was a fabulous book. It picks up from book one and gets you going. You will not want to put the book down. All the twist and turns makes you want more. Princess had good intentions but life had other plans for her. Overall it is a awesome book. Get the book you will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden Fruit: A Street Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Nika Michelle Page; Review: I had this book downloaded ttripo my kindle for sometime now. Just this week I decided to read it. IT KEPT MY ATTENTION and I really enjoyed the book. Diablo and Yanna was a trip they really shared a thin line between love and hate. when the book ended I did not waste anytime downloading the second book. So far the series is great I am trying to be patient for the third part. So get the book you will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foreign Exchange (Uptown's Princess); Author: Visit Amazon's Quiana Page; Review: Quaina has always put out great reads and like all the rest of them this had been a great read. Kweli is a stand up guy he was loyal to his friend Mace and he also respected the women in this book. Lauren on the other hand let her hustle get out of hand and she did not even see that Mace her (boyfriend)was using her for exactly what he saw her for. Mixing personal and business together is a disaster,The author showed that in this book. I hate it ended the way it did. I am patiently waiting on part 2 I know it is going to be a good one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hittin' It Out the Park; Author: Visit Amazon's Allison Hobbs Page; Review: There got to be a part 2. The book flowed so well with each turning page it gets all excited. The twist and turns will just blow your mind. It is a great read. You will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: GFruit Soursop Graviola Guanabana exotic fruit by This is NOT a Juice, it is 100% Healthy Fruit.; Brand: ; Review: some of the guys at work did like it some did not a little sour for me and kind of slimy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bai Flavored Water, Sumatra Dragonfruit, Antioxidant Infused Drinks, 18 Fluid Ounce Bottles, 12 count; Brand: bai; Review: good stuff...........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AROY-D Jackfruit In Syrup 565g alloy Dee jack fruit syrup [Parallel import]; Brand: Aroy-D; Review: not bad kind of like a peach; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lychee in Syrup - 20oz (Pack of 3); Brand: Aroy-D; Review: not bad taste like pears...........; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pura Fruta Cold-Pressed Passion Fruit Juice 12oz, Pack of 6; Brand: Pura Fruta; Review: THEY ARE LEAKING AND THEY EXPIRE IN 2 WEEKS WHAT GIVES/ NO MORE THATS IT!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maple Water WAHTA,Organic 8.45 OZ (Pack of 24); Brand: WAHTA; Review: very good...........; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lamies Inn and The Old Salt Tavern; City: Hampton New Hampshire; Review: Stayed one night, but had two rooms that were adjoining. Rooms were nice and fairly quiet. No elevator, but only had to carry luggage up one flight of stairs. Had supper in the restaurant and the waitress was very helpful. Food was delicious! Breakfast was adequate for a quick stop before moving on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites Wichita Falls; City: Wichita Falls Texas; Review: Stayed at this hotel for two weeks on business. Was a great place, clean, and fairly quiet. I asked for a room away from the elevator and the front desk was happy to move me when I checked in. Breakfast was delicious and varied from day to day. Rooms were spacious and it was helpful to have a kitchen for leftovers or a quick bag of popcorn after a long day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge; City: Rockport Cape Ann Massachusetts; Review: Great experience! Just got back from a two night stay. The lodge is located right on the water - you are steps away from the point where you are able to see an amazing view of the sunrise. Owners were great and very knowledgeable about the area. Rooms were quiet and you have a balcony to watch and listen to the water. Shops and restaurants were interesting to explore. Will definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Commonwealth; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: It was a nice hotel. We booked it for its proximity to Fenway. Our room looked over at the Green Monster and made it convenient for those in our party to catch a game. Very expensive hotel in downtown Boston. Room and bathroom were clean, but no coffeemaker in room and couldn't use the fridge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Sidney Nebraska; Review: Stayed a few days for business. Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful. I kept the fan running 24/7 to help cut down on the noise, but it was much quieter than I expected, especially being right next to a truck center. Make sure you firmly close the door behind you when leaving your room, my door didn't shut unless it was pulled tight. Breakfast was adequate, but is the same every day. Close to Cabela's and Walmart.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Coldwater; City: Coldwater Branch County Michigan; Review: Everyone that I encountered on the staff was very friendly and helpful! I requested a quiet room and was placed in one towards the back away from the highway. The bed was very comfortable. I was traveling on business and there was really no desk to spread items out. The internet was a little sketchy at times; If I wanted a signal, I had to move closer to the door. I walked through the large pool/atrium on my way to breakfast. The lobby and common areas were very nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pittsburgh Airport Marriott; City: Coraopolis Pennsylvania; Review: Stayed here two years in a row for a conference. Staff is very attentive and friendly. Room was clean and fairly quiet. Conference facilities were good, making it convenient to attend business meeting. Quick access to the highway and close to the airport.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn Suites Columbus Dublin; City: Dublin Ohio; Review: Stayed here for a wedding in the area. The staff was great and allowed me to check in early so I could get ready. Room was clean and quiet. Breakfast, as always, was great with many different choices to eat. Great place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Essenhaus Inn Conference Center; City: Middlebury Indiana; Review: Stayed for 2 nights and absolutely loved it! The grounds are so peaceful and the hotel is beautiful. Had 2 balcony rooms overlooking the pond. Rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated and each floor of the hotel is different. Breakfast was simple, but the restaurant is just across the parking lot. If you are looking for a relaxing place to stay, this is it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo; City: Kalamazoo Kalamazoo County Michigan; Review: Stayed here for a few nights while in the area for business. Asked and received a quiet room which was nice. Bed was comfortable and made every day as well as fresh towels provided. Breakfast was good and it was nice to have a small kitchenette. There was a layer of dust on surfaces in the room and the stairways were not swept the entirety of my stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites Kalamazoo; City: Kalamazoo Kalamazoo County Michigan; Review: The only disappointment I had was in not staying here the week before when in town for business! The front desk staff was friendly and very accommodating. I asked for a quiet room and received one on the top floor. Not the quietest hotel I've ever stayed in, but the room was clean. You have to request housekeeping, which wasn't a problem for me. I liked having the kitchen and the huge desk to spread out and work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Grand Rapids North; City: Comstock Park Kent County Michigan; Review: Stayed here for five nights while in town for business. Staff was friendly at check-in. They were able to accommodate my request for a quiet room on the top floor. Not the quietest hotel to stay in when they were full, but the top floor helped with the noise. Rooms were clean, but housekeeping skipped my room one day, had to get towels at the front desk. Breakfast was good. Hotel was close to the highway, but I couldn't hear the traffic noise in my room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Alpena Hotel Conference Center; City: Alpena Michigan; Review: Stayed a couple of nights while in the area for business. Staff was great and all were very friendly, even checking to see if I needed anything when they saw me in the hall since I had the do not disturb sign on my door. Room was dated, but clean. Hotel was very quiet and the bed was comfy. Keep in mind that if you are traveling for business, there are not many outlets. I had adapters and another cord with me which helped.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Rensselaer; City: Rensselaer Indiana; Review: Stayed here a couple of nights with a group for business. All the staff I came across was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and fairly quiet. Hotel was a little dated, but clean. Breakfast was the standard HI fare. The cookies that they offer in the afternoons were delicious.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites St Joseph Benton Harbor; City: Stevensville Berrien County Michigan; Review: Stayed one night while in the area on business as I like the Candlewood chain and the price was right. Staff was professional and very nice. Room was clean. The kitchen was not well stocked and had I been staying longer that would have been a problem - no utensils and only 1 pan. Also, be aware there was no shampoo in the room, just bar soap, so I'm glad that I had my own (ironically from another Candlewood Hotel).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Okemos Ingham County Michigan; Review: Stopped here for a night instead of traveling on. It was a nice surprise. Room was clean and my request to be in a quiet room was honored. Several restaurants are close by. Breakfast was okay. Staff was efficient and professional.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center; City: Kalamazoo Kalamazoo County Michigan; Review: Stayed a night for business in the area. Hotel is right off the highway, but the sign is small so you need to watch for it closely. All the staff I encountered were friendly and the hotel was quite busy. Asked for a quiet room and received one. Room was clean and parking was ample. One downside was no breakfast, though they do have a restaurant on site. And the wifi was a bit spotty. Would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express St Joseph; City: Saint Joseph Berrien County Michigan; Review: Stayed here with family while I was in the area for business. Have stayed in the area before but wanted to be closer to Lake Michigan. Room was nice and clean and quiet even though I was close to the stairs. I could see the lake from my room and family had a balcony with a giant room. Breakfast was good and staff was friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Chelsea Michigan; Review: Stayed while in the area for business. Front desk clerk was nice and accommodating to my request to be away from the elevator. I was placed in a room the farthest away and close to the stairs, but it was also next to the vending area which the machines are loud and run constantly. Fortunately, with the air conditioner on and back in the room, I couldn't hear that noise. Breakfast was good. Room was clean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn Suites Terre Haute; City: Terre Haute Indiana; Review: Stopped here for a night while I was on my way home from a business trip. The front desk was very accommodating for my request for a quiet room. Room was clean and quiet. Breakfast was good and all the staff were very friendly. The only downside was an overpowering smell of cleaner in my room. I turned the fan on and let it run all night and that seemed to help.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center; City: Overland Park Kansas; Review: Stayed here for a business conference held on site. Great location. All of the staff were wonderful! Food served during meals was outstanding, not like the regular conference fare. Service was first rate! Rooms were very clean and my request for a quiet room away from the elevator was accommodated (there was a little noise from the rooms around me and some from the hallway, but nothing major). The rooms were a nice size and a good view. Elevators were very fast when considering how many people were waiting to use them all at once. I look forward to staying here again next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Rensselaer; City: Rensselaer Indiana; Review: Stayed for business with a group. It's an older hotel that can use some updating. Rooms are tired and worn. Staff is very friendly and willing to help with any question. Breakfast is standard fare, and is replenished often with helpful staff. Room was fairly quiet. Hotel is close to the interstate and several restaurants.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites; City: Chattanooga Tennessee; Review: Comfort is my usual go to hotel when traveling. I was a little concerned about this one after reading the reviews then being hung up on twice when I called to make reservations, but the hotel itself is nice and so is the price. It's been renovated recently. Rooms are decent and clean. We stayed on an upper floor and it was nice and quiet. There are a lot of restaurants near by and it's just off the interstate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Richmond Hotel; City: Richmond Kentucky; Review: Stayed here for a quick overnight on our way through. We had made reservations and had two rooms. We became a little concerned at check-in when we learned the hotel was all booked up with Little League, but had absolutely no problems. Room was clean and quiet. We had rooms on the back of the hotel by the interstate and could hear none of the traffic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Plainfield Indianapolis; City: Plainfield Indiana; Review: Stopped here on my way home...just needed a hotel for the one night. Chose this because it was on the west side of town and near the highway. There are a lot of restaurants around, which was a plus. The hotel was okay. I got the "last" room. I had the one next to the elevator and honestly I never heard a thing from the elevator. It was a noisy hotel - people walking in the halls sounded as if they were in the room with me. I was on the back of the hotel so I listened to the highway traffic all night. Room was clean and I loved all the space of the huge bathroom counter. It needs some updating - there were patches on the wall where it hadn't been repainted. It's a hotel for just a night or so, easy to get to, close to restaurants and the airport. Breakfast was good and the staff working that area and the desk at check-out were nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Rehoboth Beach; City: Rehoboth Beach Delaware; Review: Stayed here for a night as I like the chain. It's an okay hotel, not far from the beach and while still more than I like to spend, it was cheaper than most of the other hotels. Room was clean. There can be some noise from others nearby. Breakfast was good. When I called for reservations, I had requested 2 king rooms, but got one queen bed and the other room was two queen beds. It worked, but not what I had originally wanted.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Ashland Hanover VA; City: Ashland Virginia; Review: Stayed here to meet family while traveling through the area. Called for reservations the day before, I asked for two king rooms and was told that only one queen was available. Booked two rooms online after I got off the phone. Rooms were clean, only complaint was the lighting. Room was quite dark even with all the lights on. Had an accessible bathroom that was extremely dark with only a light above the sink. Rooms were spacious and nice and quiet even being right across from the elevator. Breakfast choices were plentiful and the attendant came up and gave everyone a hug.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Roanoke VA; City: Roanoke Virginia; Review: Hotel looks like it has been recently renovated. It's clean and quiet, which are my top two qualifications. Had two king suites with a separate bedroom, which was really nice. I liked the separation of the living room and the bedroom. Spacious, clean, bathroom was a good size. I would have like that there been a shelf closer to the shower rather than the pictures, but it wasn't a big deal. Only other complaint that there wasn't a hot tub. This is the type of hotel that I like to stay in for more than a night because it was comfortable, clean, and quiet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas South; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: Several of us stayed here for a couple of nights while we were in town visiting family. All of the staff that we interacted with were very friendly and willing to help! Rooms were clean. I turned the fan on so I couldn't hear the hallway noise, and I was impressed that we couldn't hear the planes and helicopters that were so close by. It was in a nice location off the strip so the parking was free and there were no resort fees added. One downside was that they do not pick you up at the airport, but they do drop you off. Didn't get a chance to use the shuttle to downtown. I would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn Suites St Louis St Peters; City: Saint Peters Missouri; Review: I actually stayed here twice within a few days time - once on my way to a business meeting then on the way home. It's in a nice location with easy access to the highway. Staff is good and remembered me from the earlier stay. I stayed in a king room on the second floor overlooking the lobby and it was louder than I normally care for, but the second night I was in a queen down the hallway and heard nothing. Beds are comfortable, pillows are numerous, evening meal and breakfast are good. I would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites; City: Rensselaer Indiana; Review: Stayed here for work with a bunch of colleagues for a meeting. Hotel is newer as we have previously stayed in another hotel nearby. Lobby is very nice and the breakfast area is spacious; we actually brought in lunch and ate there, plenty of room. Breakfast was good and had many different selections. Room was very roomy and had high ceilings, which I liked. However, it was extremely loud. I was on the first floor at the end, near an exit. I heard every door slam from all the neighboring rooms as well as every footstep from every person who had the room above me. There were no hooks in the bathroom either. The hook on the back of the door had been ripped off and not replaced and there was no place to hang a towel or a toiletry bag. I would stay again, but would definitely request a higher floor and hope it would be quieter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods; City: Colorado Springs El Paso County Col; Review: I chose this hotel as it was close to the Garden of the gods. The location is easy to get to though you do have to make a U turn. Check-in went smoothly and the front desk staff were friendly. We had a two bedroom suite which made it nice for everyone to have their own space. The room I had was fairly quiet though you could hear footsteps from the room above - they did quiet down early though. The breakfast area is really small for a hotel of this size. It can be very crowded and many people just took the food back to their rooms as there was no where to sit. The breakfast area wasn't always restocked - I had toast my second morning and wanted peanut butter, there wasn't any to be found and no staff to ask.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Scottsbluff Gering; City: Scottsbluff Nebraska; Review: Stayed here when we were in the area to see Scottsbluff National Park. The hotel was nice. We had two rooms - mine had flooded so it had been redone. My room had the updated features so I could plug in and charge usb (the other room didn't). The room was clean. I think it was fairly quiet but I was so tired from traveling that I fell asleep quite quickly. Breakfast was good and the staff was friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Denver Northeast Brighton; City: Brighton Colorado; Review: We stayed here as we had a flight from Denver the next day. This is a newer hotel and honestly the nicest we stayed in during our trip. The rooms were large and comfortable as were the bathrooms. Breakfast was good and the area was nice and large. Staff was friendly and helpful and recommended a place for a great meal. I also liked that they gave us a check-in "welcome" letter that gave you direct access to the owner and manager if you had any issues. This is a great place to stay as you are coming and going from the airport. While it's about twenty minutes or so from the airport, it's worth it to not pay the premium prices and get a comfortable, quiet room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Mountain Lodge; City: Estes Park Colorado; Review: Stayed here as sort of a family gathering place. My room was one of the renovated rooms. It was small, but clean. My parents had one of the suites, which was much nicer. Room - would be nice to have a chair as the only place to sit was the bed. Had two big, very nice windows, but unfortunately if the curtains were open anyone walking by could see in. Having a layer of shear curtains would allow the light to shine in and provide a little bit of privacy. I kept the AC running so I didn't hear anything from the other rooms. Suite - very nice and clean with a large private balcony. It was a great place to gather. Saw a couple of elk on our first night close to the pool area. The motel is close to the visitor center for free parking. It's on the quiet side of town and affordable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Carmel; City: Carmel Hamilton County Indiana; Review: Stayed here as it was one of the few hotels with vacancy that was close to the hospital. Check in went well and the woman staffing the front desk was friendly. I didn't make the reservation so I was a little taken aback with the $211 charge. The next morning at checkout (no receipt under the door), we asked about the extra charge. It was then explained it was for incidentals and would be removed...that was NOT communicated at all during check in. Rooms were clean and we had two rooms next door, near the stairs. The stairs were convenient as we were in and out quite late. I was surprised that there were no lights lining the walkway to the side door. Had I been alone, I would not have been comfortable walking up there by myself. There were only soft pillows that were extremely flat even when stacked - made it very hard to sleep. Luckily the room was quiet. Decided to eat here as we didn't want to travel having been out late. We paid the $10.95 each for breakfast - eggs were cold, but the bacon was good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Bourbonnais Kankakee Bradley; City: Bourbonnais Illinois; Review: Stayed here for a conference for work. The lobby is nice and the breakfast area was large and comfortable for several of us to gather before we went out to eat. I got a room on the first floor, which I typically don't care for, but it was okay. Room was clean, but the faucet handle on the bathroom sink came off if you lifted it wrong. The conference area was nice and large as well and worked well for business. It was easy to get to and there were several restaurants and a mall nearby. All the staff that I came across was very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ACS Crossfire BMX Freewheel Gun Metal 18T; Brand: ACS BMX; Review: Much better than a dicta freewheel. Worth the extra money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redline Alloy Chain Tensioners 3/8, Pair Black; Brand: Redline; Review: These tensioners are my second set from redline. They are well built and work great. However, They do not fit on My DK sentry 24 or DK Sentry 20. The dropouts on the frame are too short. The set on my son 2002 RedLine proline mini, these tensioners are great. Make sure you have a long dropout for these to fit properly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KMC Z610HX DropBuster BMX Bicycle Chain (1-Speed, 1/2 x 3/32-Inch, 112L, Silver); Brand: KMC; Review: Good chain for the money. Better value than whats offered at the big box stores shelf for less money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RockBros Mountain Bike Pedals Cycling Sealed Bearing Pedals; Brand: RockBros; Review: My preferred pedal type is a platform flat. I'm a BMX racer from the 80's and my all time favorite pedal is the old Shimano DX. I tried a lot back if pedals back then. This may be my new favorite. I put them on my trainer bike since the old ones cracked. They are light and the cage is kinda thin. My only concern would be on MTB trail, they may not take abuse from a crash or the pedal banging off a stump or the ground. I'm going to try these on my BMX race bike since I refuse to race with clips!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VX Series VP Components VP-VX Clipless Mountain Pedal, Black; Brand: VX Series; Review: My 8 year old son is using these on his BMX race bike. This is his first time using clip in shoes (Fly Talon shoes) and pedals. Setup and tension adjustment is very easy. They are working out great so far. I wanted to go cheap for him to learn on but there is nothing really cheap about them other than price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nikon Coolpix S7000 16 MP Digital Camera with 20x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 3-Inch LCD (Black); Brand: Nikon; Review: great camera; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ActionSports Pole Aluminum Waterproof Telescoping Extension Monopod GoPro Pole for GoPro Hero 7 6 & 5 Black, 4, 3+,; Brand: UOKOO; Review: great selfie stick for the go-pro 5 black; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AntennaX Off-Road (13-inch) Antenna for (07 thru 18) Jeep Wrangler JK JL; Brand: AntennaX; Review: Had no trouble getting it installed in the Jeep's antenna mount. Looks much better than the long factory one. Did lose some signal, not much but i don't really care since i just listen to my own music from my ipod; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Head Strap Camera Mount for GoPro; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: comfortable head strap for my gopro. Makes me feel a little silly wearing it but its all in good fun; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission Cables 20ft USB Power Cable for Nest Cam, Yi Cam, Wyze Cam, etc.; Brand: Mission Cables; Review: Perfect for my YI Home dome camera!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme 32GB microSDHC UHS-I Card with Adapter - SDSQXVF-032G-GN6MA [Old Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Perfect for the GoPro hero 5!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission Cables 20ft USB Power Cable for Nest Cam, Yi Cam, Wyze Cam, etc.; Brand: Mission Cables; Review: Perfect for my YI Home dome camera!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 32GB 80MB/s EVO Select Micro SDHC Memory Card (MB-ME32DA/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: Great for extra memory on my phone; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Break-Free CLP-4 Cleaner Lubricant Preservative Squeeze Bottle (4 -Fluid Ounce); Brand: BreakFree; Review: Thanks........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pac-Kit by First Aid Only 5-910 Self-Adhering Cohesive Wrap, 5 yds Length x 1" Height; Brand: First Aid Only; Review: Thanks........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gorilla 6100101 Tape Handy Roll, 1-Pack, Black; Brand: Gorilla; Review: Thanks.......; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aketek 5 feet Replacement Tygon Fuel Line of 3 Sizes I.D. 080" x O.D.140 I.D. 3/32" x O.D. 3/16"; Brand: Aketek; Review: Thanks.......; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Duco Cement Multi-Purpose Household Glue - 1 fl oz; Brand: Duco Cement; Review: Okay; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: J-B Weld 8265S Original Cold-Weld Steel Reinforced Epoxy - 2 oz.; Brand: J-B Weld; Review: Works well; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Industrial_and_Scientific |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Silver Swan: A Novel (Quirke); Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Black Page; Review: One always does. Lovely twist on the detective himself. Twist it oh so subtlety Mr. Black. Four more words. Done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shape of Water; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrea Camilleri Page; Review: Glorious. Montalbano steps off the page. What is there not to love? He could be rounding a corner he is that close to real. Camilleri makes me happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Excursion to Tindari: An Inspector Montalbano Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrea Camilleri Page; Review: I love each Montalbano book more than the last. He is a perfection, a charm. The air around him is good and clean, even in the dark hours.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Country; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Matthiessen Page; Review: This is an epic. I read dozens of books a year and this one took me more than 4 months to get through. That is not entirely a bad thing. It was became like a cozy blanket that I retired under every night. Granted the blanket was also wrapped around various accounts of a sociopath of the first order. I get what Matthiessen was doing, exploring perspective and all of that but the fact of the matter is that it was a lot of work to arrive at the two headed idea that everyone sees things differently for different reasons and that ultimately, even when filled with regret, everyone is the hero of their own story. Durrell did it in less than a quarter of the pages.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Untouchable; Author: Visit Amazon's John Banville Page; Review: Banville can write. That is a given. That said, this is my favorite book of his to date. The narrator and protagonist is an engaging fellow who pulls you in and holds you. Something like a Peter O'Toole character. Layer on the madness of double agentry and near open homosexuality in London's highest society in the war years and you are talking some kind of story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Traitors to All: A Duca Lamberti Noir (Melville International Crime); Author: Giorgio Scerbanenco; Review: I am a big Montalbano fan and read that Scerbanenco had a big influence on Camilleri so, what the hell, I checked it out. The Duca Lamberti books are very good. They are much darker than the Montalbano series but they also have a true and vibrant character at their center. Duca Lamberti is about 4 times more flawed and oddly dangerous than Montalbano. Scerbanenco only doles out details on the man as necessary so one is never entirely sure of what Duca is capable. I often found myself saying, when Duca was in control, this could go badly for the other fellow. That sense of a body and mind more than just a little out of control make the books interesting but uncomfortable. The only real bummer here is that only two of these have been translated for the Kindle. Just as I am getting into it, they are done. Let' hope they translate a few more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Private Venus: A Duca Lamberti Noir (Melville International Crime); Author: Visit Amazon's Giorgio Scerbanenco Page; Review: Dark and angry. Duca Lamberti is a busted man trying to find his way back. A lot is unsaid or yet to be said and that makes him dangerous.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Hunt (An Inspector Montalbano Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Andrea Camilleri Page; Review: I am a crazed Montalbano fan and this is the first one I have scored less than a five star. Things are barely stitched together and so much is missing. The most gruesome elements hardly seem so, which breaks the great empathy and human touch with which Montalbano treats victims. It seems like Camilleri had the idea but did not feel it. Ultimately, everything is too obvious and neat, almost unbelievably so. It pains me and made me fear that the series had carried on to the point that something was lost. Montalbano's First Case proves that is not a worry. Read on friends, read on.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The North Water: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ian McGuire Page; Review: Very good and very similar to Blood Meridian, but ice and whaling rather than desert and Apaches and Ian McGuire is not as poetic as McCarthy. That is no slight to McGuire. Who is as poetic as McCarthy when he wants to be. I also suspect that McGuire does not have the same latitude with his publisher and that the book was deeply edited. Again, nothing against the author, just the modern publishing world's view, and the possible reality, that readers only want the most streamlined version of anything. If so, we are lucky we got ice and blood in the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imaginary Lives; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcel Schwob Page; Review: The sad thing about inventing a form is that you may not be as good as those that follow you. While crucial in moving art forward, you may suffer in comparison to your successors, who may be better writers or may expose your tricks so that your work seems tired and derivative. It is hardly fair that Mssr. Schwob had a glorious idea that so many others picked up and did better. Poor Schwob. It his not his fault but there it is.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Steel Bonnets: The Story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers; Author: Visit Amazon's George MacDonald Fraser Page; Review: Sadly, one of the most entertaining writers in my reading history turned in a clunker on this one. In The Steel Bonnets, MacDonald Fraser tries to cover too much ground and all of his wonderful eye for detail and humor goes out the window. I read on because I am interested in the subject and hoped against hope it would improve. It got a little better but not much.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quiet Days in Clichy; Author: Visit Amazon's Henry Miller Page; Review: Doesn't have the cosmic wisdom of the Tropics or the volcanic gutter smut of Under the Roofs of Paris but a good clean read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Panasonic NN-SN651W White 1200W 1.2 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology; Brand: Panasonic; Review: I am very pleased with this microwave. It cuts my cooking time by a third. It has a very stylish appearance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRU Burr Grinder, Holds 1/2-Pound Coffee Beans; Brand: Tru; Review: I love this grinder. It delivers a super grind each and every time. It is considerably quieter than my last grinder that had steel blades. It always left chunks of coffee. I love the hopper, fill it , set the grind and forget it. Sure there are a lot pricer models on the market, but you can't go wrong with this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster, Traditional Square, Black with Stainless Steel Accents, TR1400SB; Brand: Black & Decker; Review: It's a toaster.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steamfast SF-370WH Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaner; Brand: Steamfast; Review: WOW!!! This little steamer really puts out !!! It made cleaning floors a breeze.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 63325 6-Speed Stand Mixer; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: For the money, this mixer is so-so. I worked in the bakery business for 25 years, so I think I know a little bit about mixers. I found that this mixer is lacking in power to handle bread dough. The mixer strained mixing a 1.5 lb dough. I also noticed that it became quite warm during the mixing process. It also did a poor job picking up the dough from the bottom of the bowl. Would I buy this mixer again? Probably not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Viper 879V Replacement LCD Pager Case for 479V/489V/7701V Remotes; Brand: Viper; Review: Fits great but doesn't come with new key chain loop. So I still have to put it in my pocket.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Husky (81080) 21" - 37" Slide-Out Adjustable Stabilizer - Pair; Brand: Husky; Review: Out of the box ready to go. Really helps with stability of your trailer when slide is out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 55364 Replacement Strap for Battery Box; Brand: Camco; Review: Good and sturdy replacement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Littelfuse RBOX2 Redbox JCASE Fuse Module; Brand: Littelfuse; Review: Good way to stock up. Great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 25153 Vinyl Trim Insert (3/4" x 25', Beige); Brand: Camco; Review: Great product. And a great price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1983-92 Ford Ranger, 1984-90 Bronco II, 1991-1994 Explorer & 1985-1991 Ford F150, F250, F350 Pickup Truck Manual Black Folding; Brand: CPP; Review: Works and looks like OEM. Great price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lumitronics Exterior Porch Utility Light - 12v Lighting Fixture Kit with Bulb For Bright Lighting for Recreational Vehicles. Clear; Brand: Lumitronics; Review: Easy no hassle installation. Great price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Upgr8 U8501-0604 High Performance Black Cold Air Intake System Kit with Green Air Filter; Brand: UPGR8; Review: Brought back a lot of power to an engine that has close to hundred thousand miles. With the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omix-Ada 18806.03 Transmission Shift Boot; Brand: Omix-Ada; Review: Great product and fast service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OTC 5613 Vacuum/Pressure Gauge Kit; Brand: OTC; Review: Great product OTC is the way to go. Easy to use and a great storage case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 76964 Window Handle for Select AMC/Jeep Models; Brand: Dorman; Review: Great product. 100% easy on no hassle intallaton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omix-Ada 16753.01 Brake Pedal Pad; Brand: Omix-Ada; Review: Great price for OEM replacement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dee Zee DZTBLOCK1 Tool Box Replacement Lock; Brand: Dee Zee; Review: Great product.!!!! Works on just about an truck tool box or tool been. Easy out of the old lock and easy oin with the new lock.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Ford Fluid PM-22-A ULSD Compliant Cetane Booster and Performance Improver - 20 oz.; Brand: Ford; Review: Great price will be buy again when needed. Cheaper than buying the smaller bottles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ATP AT-205 Re-Seal Stops Leaks, 8 Ounce Bottle; Brand: ATP Automotive; Review: Works great. Stopped a smoall oil leek. You can put in a spray bottle and spray the bushings of you vehicle to minimize or stop squeaking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ACDelco 18A2497 Professional Front Disc Brake Rotor; Brand: ACDelco; Review: Nice price for a OEM part. Will buy again when need to replace the other side.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tooluxe 61077L Grease Gun and Lubrication Accessory Kit | Zerk Fittings | Multi-Function; Brand: Tooluxe; Review: Nice kit for a nice price. I love the small storage size of the case.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DORMAN 600-402 Four Wheel Drive Hub Locking Solenoid; Brand: Dorman; Review: Working great. Have auto locling hubs again. OEM quality at half the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pop & Lock PL9900 Black Tailgate Collar Lock (The Gate Defender); Brand: Pop & Lock; Review: Nice and a must have in today's world. If you own a truck and forget to lock the tailgate handle or not a equipped. You need this to prevent theft.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Auto Ventshade 322045 Aeroskin Flush Mount Dark Smoke Hood Protector for 2011-2015 Ford Explorer; Brand: Auto Ventshade; Review: Good looking and easy installation. A must have to protect your cars hood.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Ford Super Duty Super Crew Cab 2pcs Tape-On Window Visor Deflector Rain Guard; Brand: Auto Dynasty; Review: Great price and a way better product. I love this window vents. I've put them on everything I drive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook; Author: Visit Amazon's Gordon MacKenzie Page; Review: -I last painted with watercolors when they were in paintbox form -40 years ago in high school art. This book has been a valuable tool in getting me up to speed on present day brushes,paints and techniques. I am very pleased with the results I have been able to achieve in just a few months time. This book is a definite buy for newbies or as a refresher.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Stitches: 100+ Sweet Embroidery Designs 12 Projects; Author: Visit Amazon's Aneela Hoey Page; Review: Have followed Aneela Hoey's blog so I am familiar with her style. And this book does not disappoint. The projects and transfers are just so unique, clearly reflective of Aneela. I look forward to stitching up many of the projects. Her line of Moda fabrics will accent the handwork very nicely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Killing in the Hills (Bell Elkins Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Julia Keller Page; Review: First of all, I do not understand why "reviewers" have to go into so much detail about the actual story. A review is to comment on the style of writing, how descriptive is the content, consistency in characters and story line,etc. Not to do a "book report"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lebanese Kitchen; Author: Visit Amazon's Salma Hage Page; Review: Complete Lebanese cookbook; extensive recipes that please my family with the taste of their Mother's cooking from years past.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shell Seekers; Author: Visit Amazon's Rosamunde Pilcher Page; Review: I found this book to be so descriptive of even the most supposedly inconsequential situation to make you the reader fully present in the moment. Reading it for the third time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: AmazonBasics Hard Carrying Case for My Passport Essential; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WD 1TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBGPU0010BBK-NESN [Old Model]; Brand: Western Digital; Review: Perfect for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple MFi Certified Lightning Cable [3; Brand: Kinps; Review: Seems to be very high quality. Fits well. Nice and long. Great value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: uxcell 2.5mm Male to 3.5mm Male Audio Adapter Cable; Brand: uxcell; Review: It works; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 6 Pack 3FT iPhone Lightning USB Charging Cable Cord for iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, 6plus, 6,5s 5c 5,iPad Mini; Brand: A Cable; Review: Great value even if they don't last long.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Disney s All Star Movies Resort; City: Orlando Florida; Review: While staying at this resort, my wife's mobile phone was stolen from the room. Will never go there again. So much for the Disney magic.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: TLH Victoria Hotel; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: Good Friday - room was not serviced. Easer Saturday - Breakfast table had cutlery missing. Entertainment not up to the usual standards. I wrote all of this on the 'how was your stay' flyer. They obviously don't read them otherwise they wouldn't have sent me a link to this site. Have been going to the TLH hotels on and off for the last 15 years. This was by far the worst experience.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Loch Ness Lodge; City: Abriachan Inverness Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: Probably the best hotel in Scotland. Wonderful views of Loch Ness. Excellent service and food. Would highly recommend to anyone coming to the Inverness area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mellieha Bay Hotel; City: Mellieha Island of Malta; Review: Definitely NOT 4*. More like a 70s hotel from the Spanish Costas. Decor was OK although a little dated. Entertainment was of a high standard and drinks were in very generous measures (local spirits) Food was buffet style but adequate. Location was ideal. View over the bay was fantastic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Warner Leisure Hotels Thoresby Hall Hotel; City: Ollerton Nottinghamshire England; Review: Stayed at this hotel from Dec 23rd to 29th. A delightful location, room and ameneties. The service in the restaurant was slow, impersonal and generally poor. We had to complain several times to the 'supervisor' before things got sorted. The 'Blue Room' restaurant is in another league. Apparently the better waiting staff get to work in the Blue Room which probably explains why the rest are so bad. Entertainment was very good. The house entertainment dancers were OK. Entertainment Director (who we have seen before at Holme Lacey) is really entertaining and professional. My personal opinion is that Holme Lacey, Littlecote House and Sinah Warren (in no particular order) are better hotels. Thoresby is a close 4th.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melvill House; City: Falmouth Cornwall England; Review: Can't find anything wrong with the hotel or service. Rated as 4* but I would give it 5. Breakfast is excellent with plenty of choice. Rooms are also excellent with free wifi. Parking for 4 or 5 cars behind hotel. Only a five or so minute walk into town where there are plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Aldershot Hotel; City: Aldershot Hampshire England; Review: Good location, staff very friendly. Rooms seem fine with adequate facilities etc. Close to a supermarket (Tesco) if you have forgotten anything. Lots of parking and the restaurant next door is also very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Manchester Swinton Hotel; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: We were unlucky enough to be allocated room 204 in the basement, directly below the reception. Guests and their delightful (not!) kids were trampling around until 1.30AM. We complained and got a refund under the 'good night guarantee' but come on, Premier Inn Management, the hotel manageress has been waiting for you to visit to assess the noise since last Christmas! How about you getting off your posteriors (trip advisor wouldn't let me use anything stronger) and sort this hotel out once and for all?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clifton Private Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: For the price we paid, location (5 minutes walk from the Blackpool Tower) and convenience, we really couldn't fault it (hence the Excellent rating). However, the rooms are small, there aren't enough tables in the restaurant for breakfast on a 'full' Saturday - so I suggest you act like the Germans - get there early! Breakfast was OK. Some poor quality ingredients! It's clean (although there were some nasty stains in the shower in our room) and the owners are friendly. There is a small charge for car parking (you park about 150 yards up the road). They will ask you to leave your car keys in case they have to move your car. We would stay there again, so don't be put off by this review. There was wifi but it was secured and no sign of a password.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Southampton West Quay Hotel; City: Southampton Hampshire England; Review: There are better PIs in the Southampton area. Avoid this one. Cold food in the restaurant (Breakfast and Dinner). Also very noisy at night and no on site parking. There is a PI near to 'Peppa Pig Land' which is MUCH better than this one (and not too far from the port).; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beech Lodge Bed and Breakfast; City: New Milton New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire ; Review: Really nice welcome from the owners. Room was very very nice, overlooking the local church and grounds. Plenty of parking, breakfast was excellent. Would definitely go there again and would recommend highly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TLH Toorak Hotel; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: Hotel is getting tired and in need of a facelift. We stayed for Christmas and booked a bottle of Champagne for Christmas Lunch. It was on our table for Christmas Eve Dinner! Not a good start! Most of the waiting staff were not EFL (English as First Language). There was a lot of duplication (being asked several times by different waiters) for our food/drink orders. No kids (which was a godsend). The Toorak is the better of the four hotels (where unsupervised kids seem to run amok). Entertainment was OK, food OK. We will be back at Warners next Christmas!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cricketers; City: Clavering Saffron Walden Essex England; Review: Just got back from a lovely overnight with dinner and breakfast. Trevor and his team are great. Rooms very nice. Very quiet and tranquil. Lots of parking, both on the site and across the road. Would highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Hotel Santa Fe; City: Coupvray Seine et Marne Ile de France; Review: A remarkably clean, well managed and maintained hotel. Great value considering park tickets are included. Breakfast buffet puts some higher priced hotels to shame. Fantastic menu selection but the seating can get very full so I recommend you arrive early. Would definitely recommend for the reasons above plus the frequency of the park shuttles, great for kids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wiltshire; City: Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshire England; Review: The room was OK. Uninspiring. Toilet didn't flush properly so left some 'unwelcome guests'! Bath panel was also hanging off. Cooked buffet breakfast was only warm. Dinner (in the bar) was very good. The restaurant seemed pricey for what it was. On the 2nd night we dined at a local pub (called the hit and miss) and I would recommend you check it out. This is a Golf and country club and really wasn't up to much. My wife is disabled and when we arrived, most of the disabled parking spaces were full of electric golf carts. Admittedly they did move them when I complained, but just goes to show how little concern the management have for the disabled. The hotel did refund one night due to the poor room, but beware.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clifton House; City: Bristol England; Review: High ceilings with an impressive staircase. Great rooms and food. Easy walking distance to the local restaurants. Really worth the visit. Ample parking. Good value, considering its location (next to the BBC studios); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barrington Lodge; City: Crawley West Sussex England; Review: We booked to go on a trip on the 'Bluebell Railway' and wanted somewhere to change beforehand and stay afterwards. The Barrington was all that was available in the area. With hindsight we should have changed in the station toilets and gone straight home afterwards. When we arrived we could not find the TV remote. Eventually found it behind a radiator! The toilet seat was very badly fitted, there was no plug in the sink and the shower was filthy. I managed to plug the sink with some soap and, after I complained to the receptionist, she found a plug but unfortunately (as it transpired the people in the room before us had managed to pull the bathroom sink off of the wall) the 'pop up' mechanism wasn't working so she then couldn't get the plug out. She then reappeared with a pair of pliers and a knife from the restaurant. and tried to prise the plug out of the hole with the knife but only managed to wedge it in so tightly that it was impossible to get it out. In the meantime, the owner had suggested we use the sink in an unused room. This room was down 2 flights of stairs and was completely uninhabitable due to a water leak. The shower in this room was also filthy. I spoke to the owner on the phone (it was she that said the establishment was the cheapest in Crawley) and refused to refund any of the £57.51 the room had cost. Don't touch this place with a barge pole!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Cordelia; City: Scarborough Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: We stayed for two nights, returning from Scotland. The owner was welcoming and friendly, room was excellent with large windows and high ceilings. Breakfast was one of the best I have had. Large portions with plenty of choice. Would strongly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wight Mouse Inn; City: Chale Isle of Wight England; Review: Despite being heaving with customers, the wait time for our meal was only about 20 minutes. Very efficiently run with a huge selection of meals, both on the menu and 'specials board'. Could do with an additional till to take food orders! Booking essential.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Esplanade Lodge; City: Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear England; Review: Expensive, considering we have just paid £70 per night for a wonderful B&B on the Isle of Wight. Esplanade Lodge was £60 per night. We stayed here because of seeing Ken Dodd. Rooms were clean but very basic. Breakfast OK. Nothing much else to add.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clock House; City: Brook Isle of Wight England; Review: What a find! Amanda (hostess) couldn't do enough for us. We stayed in room 1 (en suite) which was bright, spacious and airy. Everything about this B&B is excellent. Breakfast was lovely and served in a spacious conservatory with views out over the grounds. Keep an eye out for the three gorgeous dogs. Lovely location and close to the sea. Be careful if using a satnav as you may get sent down the wrong road.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Portland Hotel; City: Chesterfield Derbyshire England; Review: Fantastic room with great bathroom and walk-in shower. GIGANTIC bed. Food and drinks in the bar were to the usual JDW standard. Breakfast on the following morning was also good (coffee was a bit naff); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lairg; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Really nice hotel. Not the Ritz but quite adequate. It is only 10 or so minutes walk to Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Parking is a bit hit and miss. Breakfast is very good with an adequate selection. Really reasonable prices too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: A-Rod safe, but ESPN may break up 'Sunday Night Baseball' team; Abstract: Alex Rodriguez, entering the final year of his deal with ESPN, is expected to remain in his current analyst role on the "Sunday Night Baseball" broadcast team, but he could be the only holdover from the current crew next season.; Category: sports
Title: Reactions to the College Basketball Preseason AP Top 25 Poll: Is This the Best Champions Classic Ever?; Abstract: Here are our reactions to the 2019-20 Preseason College Basketball AP Top 25 Poll. The post Reactions to the College Basketball Preseason AP Top 25 Poll: Is This the Best Champions Classic Ever? appeared first on Stadium.; Category: sports
Title: MLB umpire Joe West suing former All-Star Paul Lo Duca for claiming he took bribes; Abstract: Lo Duca, a four-time All-Star made comments on a podcast earlier this year alleging that the longtime umpire had taken bribes from a teammate.; Category: sports
Title: Two House Democrats break ranks with Pelosi on impeachment rules vote; Abstract: Two House Democrats broke ranks with their party leadership on Thursday's highly-contentious vote.; Category: news
Title: Anthony Mackie and wife quietly divorced last year: Report; Abstract: The actor filed for divorce in 2017, but the filing went under the radar.; Category: movies
Title: Injured Cowboys DL Daniel Ross arrested on drug, gun charges; Abstract: Cowboys defensive lineman Daniel Ross won't play this season after being placed on injured reserve in August because of a shoulder injury and any future availability may be impacted by a suspension. Ross was arrested on Wednesday morning in Frisco, Texas. The Frisco police department said, via Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, that [more]; Category: sports
Title: George Conway Says Giuliani's Tweet Alone Proves Trump 'Committed an Impeachable Offense' As Giuliani Lawyers Up; Abstract: Giuliani's tweet "establishes that Trump was not acting for the country," Conway said.; Category: news
Title: John Clay: Parity may rule college basketball, but only one team has the Marvelous Tyrese Maxey; Abstract: NEW YORK - Say hello to the Marvelous Tyrese Maxey. We had heard about Mr. Maxey. The smile. The personality. The engaging game of the terrific Texan, the 6-foot-3 guard who was the highest-rated recruit of yet another top-shelf Kentucky recruiting class, No. 10 in the Recruiting Services Consensus Index. Watching his dazzling debut Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, the spark that ...; Category: sports
Title: University of Florida student president faces impeachment for Trump Jr.'s $50K campus talk; Abstract: Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle spoke at the University of Florida campus Oct. 10 for $50,000.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hurricane Bag Archery Target - Taking the Archery World by Storm - Available in 3 Sizes; Brand: Field Logic; Review: so far so good stops cross bow bolts at point blank range. iv only had it for about 2 weeks; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carbon Express LAUNCHPAD Crossbolt Lighted Nock; Brand: ; Review: over all I like it but they are kind of a pain to get them to fit snuggly. could use a better adjustment system.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEE PRECISION 90667, Pro 1000, Load-Master Progressive Press, Case Collator; Brand: LEE PRECISION; Review: works well 90% of the time once in a while you get a casing that goes through upside down. much better then loading each case by hand.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEE PRECISION 90792, Auto Disk, Adjustable Powder Charge bar, black; Brand: LEE PRECISION; Review: I was happy with this product. I had trouble getting repeatability but it may just be the type and Qty of powder that I was using.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Competition Electronics 538002-SSI ProChrono Digital Chronograph; Brand: Competition Electronics; Review: so far i have had no trouble with this product. works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GRG Flip Up Front and Rear Back up Iron Sight; Brand: Field Sport; Review: so far so good. a little locktight goes a long way on this product to keep things from vibrating apart during firing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Explorer Tactical 12 Pistol Padded Gun and Gear Bag; Brand: Explorer; Review: I love it. Just the right size for what I needed without being too bulky some of the pockets are a little odd but that is just probably my setup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy Industries SSLI-PRC-00FT-00 Proctor Sling, Marpat; Brand: Troy Industries; Review: Excellent sling, light weight, easily adjustable. Can be a little cumbersome if you are someone who likes to take their gun completely apart a lot as it is not a quick disconnect could easily be converted to be one. Overall very satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PPC Large-Mouth 28-Ounce Aluminum Bottle With Built-In Straw (2-Pack) - Lime; Brand: Pennsylvania Products Company; Review: I loved them at first and they still work very well there is just one problem. if you fill it with a really cold beverage and then set it out and only sip on it once in a great while as it warms up the pressure builds and overflows through the straw because the valve does not allow air or liquid out only in.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elzetta Tactical Shotgun Flashlight Mount; Brand: Elzetta; Review: Good design if you are running a 12ga unfortunately I bought it for a 20ga which requires you to use inserts the problem with the insert is they tried to make it dual purpose for 410ga and 20ga so there are tabs that have to be cut out of the hard plastic insert (per manufacturer instructions) to make it fit the 20ga and while trying to cut these small tabs out the hard plastic cracks and breaks. Not sure who mounts a flashlight to a 410ga but I think they should redesign there inserts and have separate ones for 20ga and 410ga so you don't have to be cutting on your new purchase straight out of the box.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lee Precision 3 Hole Turret; Brand: LEE PRECISION; Review: works as expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEE PRECISION 90079 5 Hole Turret, Silver; Brand: LEE PRECISION; Review: works as expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hornady 095100 Lock-N-Load Auto-Progressive Reloading Press; Brand: Hornady; Review: LOVE THIS RELOADER; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GRIP MASTER Gripmaster Pro Edition; Brand: GRIP MASTER; Review: works; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Impact Bullet Puller for Reloading; Brand: Frankford Arsenal; Review: works as expected; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ 110V Vibratory Case Tumbler for Cleaning and Polishing for Reloading; Brand: Frankford Arsenal; Review: works as expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEE PRECISION Decapping Die; Brand: LEE PRECISION; Review: works as expected; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comp-Tac International Holster Glock 20/21/SF Right; Brand: ; Review: excellent holster; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CanDo Handmaster Plus Hand Exerciser, 3 Count; Brand: Cando; Review: its ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wizard Camouflage 6-Arrow Crossbow Quiver; Brand: Wizard; Review: its ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SABRE Red Pepper Gel - Police Strength with Flip Top for Safe, Fast Deployment; Brand: SABRE RED; Review: good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series 110V 7L Rotary Tumbler and Media Separator for Cleaning and Polishing for Reloading; Brand: Frankford Arsenal; Review: works great. love this over dry tumble; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GRIP MASTER Gripmaster Pro Edition; Brand: GRIP MASTER; Review: works; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peltor Sport Tactical 100 Electronic Hearing Protector, Ear Protection, NRR 22 dB, Ideal for Shooting and Hunting; Brand: Peltor; Review: of the few different brands iv tried these are the best so far and the others were all more expensive; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peltor Sport Electronic Hearing Protector, Ear Protection; Brand: Peltor; Review: of the few different brands iv tried these are the best so far and the others were all more expensive; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NPUSA Mens Large 26" Duffel Duffle Military Molle Tactical Gear Shoulder Strap Travel Bag; Brand: NPUSA; Review: poor zippers. soft bottom so it collapses; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sanabul Essential Gel Boxing Kickboxing Training Gloves; Brand: Sanabul; Review: there ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hornady 095310 Case Feeder Plate (Small Pistol); Brand: Hornady; Review: works as expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension Nitride 3-Die Set; Brand: Hornady; Review: excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hornady 095300 Lock-N-Load AP Automatic Case Feeder (110 VT); Brand: Hornady; Review: works good. can be a little touchy needing small tweaks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nikwax Hardshell Clean/Waterproof DUO-Pack; Brand: Nikwax; Review: works as advertised; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gerber Ghoststrike Fixed Blade Knife [30-001005]; Brand: Gerber; Review: works as advertised; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BSEEN 1 Pack for 2 PCS LED Armband, Running armabnd, led Bracelet Glow in The Dark-Safety Running Gear.Use; Brand: BSEEN; Review: works as advertised; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: National Hardware S804-112 V8071 Ranch Single Outlet plates in Oil Rubbed Bronze; Brand: National Hardware; Review: we wanted a darker copper color and these were perfect. I actually really appreciate the reviews of others which stated that quality is really good, strong metal and the color is dark copper which is what we were looking for. I fully agree on the quality, this is a great product, we couldn't find anything comparable locally.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley Hardware S804-104 V8070 Ranch Double Switch plate in Oil Rubbed Bronze; Brand: National Hardware; Review: we wanted a darker copper color and these were perfect. I actually really appreciate the reviews of others which stated that quality is really good, strong metal and the color is dark copper which is what we were looking for. I fully agree on the quality, this is a great product, we couldn't find anything comparable locally.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Hardware S804-179 V8073 Ranch Single GFCI plates in Oil Rubbed Bronze; Brand: National Hardware; Review: we wanted a darker copper color and these were perfect. I actually really appreciate the reviews of others which stated that quality is really good, strong metal and the color is dark copper which is what we were looking for. I fully agree on the quality, this is a great product, we couldn't find anything comparable locally.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Hardware S804-047 V8069 Ranch Single Switch plates in Oil Rubbed Bronze; Brand: National Hardware; Review: we wanted a darker copper color and these were perfect. I actually really appreciate the reviews of others which stated that quality is really good, strong metal and the color is dark copper which is what we were looking for. I fully agree on the quality, this is a great product, we couldn't find anything comparable locally.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puroma 2 Pack Combination Lock 4 Digit Padlock for School Gym Locker,Sports Locker,Fence,Toolbox,Case,Hasp Storage(Black); Brand: Puroma; Review: fairly cheaply made. took me 1 try to get the first lock code set, but then it took me about 30 mins to get the second. quality is not a big deal since the price was right and we're using them in a gym locker room not a public space; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-4639-58 Cachet Quiet-Close with Grip-Tight Bumpers Round-front Toilet Seat, Thunder Grey; Brand: Kohler; Review: I wish I had bought this from the start instead of buying a less expensive different brand. This is light weight and very easy to clean. Hopefully it lasts as long or longer as the other brand did (4 years).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-4636-7 Cachet Quiet-Close with Grip-Tight Bumpers Elongated Toilet Seat, Black Black; Brand: Kohler; Review: I wish I had bought this from the start instead of buying a less expensive different brand. This is light weight and very easy to clean. Hopefully it lasts as long or longer as the other brand did (4 years).; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Anthem for Doomed Youth: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery (Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Carola Dunn Page; Review: Consistently fine writing from Ms. Dunn continues. She captures the period and her characters breath. Her plots are simply fabulous as they wind and intertwine to present a lovely finished product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fodor's Montreal & Quebec City 2013 (Full-color Travel Guide); Author: Fodor's; Review: I always take a travel guide with me even on escorted tours. I've been to over 30 countries and used many different brands of travel guide. Although DK is probably more colorful it is also very heavy and lack detailed maps IMO. LP forget it. Moon isn't bad. By far the best are Spiral but their locations are very limited. I had a Fodor's years ago and didn't like it. I'm happy to say that the company has really improved the pictures, descriptions and maps. Book is easy to use and lightweight. Essential travel companion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Goodkind Page; Review: It's hard for me too review this because I had already read the paperback. The errors in the text were appalling and I found myself having to go back 2 or 3 sentences to see where the error was. Reading "her" instead of "him" may not seem like a big deal but when you have to go back it destroys reading flow. As far as the story, well, we know the premise by now so no surprises there. The characters and world are fairly interesting and the action good. Nowhere near the masters but not bad. Just a note:I'd stop after this one; the series deteriorates after this. Rapidly; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Alpine Xanadu (Emma Lord Mystery, Book 24); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Daheim Page; Review: I guess Mary Dahiem will have to wrap this series up after Z. that means two more books. this one is pretty good considering she has thrown out some paint-by-numbers efforts in the series with plots that were nonsensical as well as boring.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heirs of the Body: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery (Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Carola Dunn Page; Review: as a fan of this series, I'm sorry to say it has really deteriorated to the point of unimaginative, boring, and repetitive drivel. the plot is forced, unimaginative, and paper thin. characters are one dimensional erratic. Ms. Dunn writes as if she's tired of the whole thing. she shouldn't have bothered then I wouldn't have wasted my time reading this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Win: A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery (Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Daheim Page; Review: this formula is becoming tiresome without a COHERENT mystery. ms. daheim writes with wit and originality in spots, but only in spots. and the denouement is strained, rushed and unbelievable. this series has been going downhill for awhile now. the characters (with a few exceptions, read: stuffed and old) and locations are still great in the beginning but fade away to the cliches we've seen many times before in prior books. with a little more effort this series can return to it's previous entertaining level.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death of a Gossip (Hamish Macbeth Mysteries, No. 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M. C. Beaton Page; Review: I read this a long time ago and thought I'd visit Hamish again. only the first book and I find his cutesy, not exactly characteristics or mannerisms, I can't put my finger on it. but the mystery was pretty good and deserves a read of book two. let's see where that goes. I hope this doesn't deteriorate as rapidly as her A. Raisin series; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Alpine Yeoman (Emma Lord); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Daheim Page; Review: Daheim seems to have gotten new energy now that the series is coming to an end. too bad it didn't influence her bed & breakfast. anyway, the story/mystery is a little better than average but the characters are a little more than a greek chorus. as much as I liked Daheim's writing when on form, I can barely make it thru her bad. she seems to be either bad or good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder of a Sleeping Beauty (Scumble River Mysteries, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Swanson Page; Review: this series is still quite good after several books. I haven't read them all yet, but some of the series I've read get clich ridden and the characters cease to grow. the mysteries are flat or totally unbelievable (Jury, Judith Flynn, Agatha Raisin, etc). this book is a fine continuation of the series. I hope it continues to entertain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Help the Poor Struggler; Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Grimes Page; Review: . I really like the Jury novels, it's is a bit above average. there is a little more character development, not much tho. the new characters are a little tedious. the mystery nothing to write home about. follows the same formula, which is fine but needs good characters and development, not to mention a fine mystery to hang together. pretty much have to read to follow the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Found Guilty at Five (Lois Meade Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Purser Page; Review: I don't remember Purser's writing style to be so clipped. maybe it's just me. book was fairly entertaining but disjointed. and everybody hates unresolved issues.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Am the Only Running Footman; Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Grimes Page; Review: Grimes Jury in good form. I've read the whole Jury series and this is one of the better ones but not one of the best..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death of a Cad (Hamish Macbeth Mysteries, No. 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M. C. Beaton Page; Review: Well, I've enjoyed her Raisin series for the most part. But what's bad with that one is also bad with this one. yes, it's only the second book but I can already see where this is going. the tension of waiting for something to happen that you know has just got to happen is fine except when it's carried on too long. the one dimensional foil is a tired clich. the mystery is uneven though some of the characters are delightful. everybody can have an off day, so this is just barely enough to make me try the next one. I just hope it doesn't descend into a repetitive yawn fest, like Raisin.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Deer Leap; Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Grimes Page; Review: maybe 3 stars is too much? this story, now that I think about it is all over the place and only the characters hold it together, and they are sleep walking; even Cyril. very disappointing after the previous books. When I first read 'Load of Mischief" I quickly went through the whole series I enjoyed the characters so much. Now, at a slower pace I can see where the plots are weak. In those cases the characters stand out more and if they just do the same things it is a truly bad read. Fortunately Grimes is rarely weak on both points at the same time; and when she gets it balanced it's one of those books you don't want to end and when it does you start to re-read it right away. There are others in this series like that. Not this one though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder of a Snake in the Grass (Scumble River Mysteries, Book 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Swanson Page; Review: 3 1/2 stars, I like this series. This one is a little uneven but still enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clam Wake: A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery (Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Daheim Page; Review: 3 1/2 stars. The climax (?) is very weak. The cousins are in good form though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo 42 (A Richard Jury Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Grimes Page; Review: Wow, talk about mailing it in. This book was virtually incomprehensible. Choppy dialog, unwieldy plot devices to include characters, and a plot(?) that's all over the place made reading this Jury a chore instead of the usual pleasure. I thought the talking dogs were the low point for Jury; I was wrong. Very disappointing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Murder in Steeple Martin (Libby Sarjeant Murder Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Lesley Cookman Page; Review: I couldn't get past the first chapter. The writing just didn't grab me. That's just my .02.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Dangerous Place: A Maisie Dobbs Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacqueline Winspear Page; Review: Very good Masie. What I thought would be a trite beginning instead drew me right in. The writing and character development in the first 90% of the book is superb. The descriptions of the setting is excellent, I really felt as if I were there. The plot lost steam as a narative about 9/10 of the way through though the conclusion is perfectly understandable. One of the better Masies; sorry, Lady Margret.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A House on Fire: The Rise and Fall of Philadelphia Soul; Author: Visit Amazon's John A. Jackson Page; Review: 41/2. My growing up music Fascinating to read all the behind the scenes stuff. Highly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Here Comes the Bribe: A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery (Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Daheim Page; Review: I found M.D. had fallen into a predictable rut recently but in this one she seems re-energized.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 [Blu-ray]; Brand: Daniel Radcliffe; Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I was fantastic and I loved the film. The film was close to the book, but as usual, I enjoyed the book more then the movie. Good to have in your movie collectio.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP7: Deathly Hallows, P2 (DVD); Brand: Daniel Radcliffe; Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 was fantastic and I loved the film. The film was close to the book, but as usual, I enjoyed the book more then the movie. Good film to have in your movie collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ender's Game; Brand: ; Review: It's pretty true to the book. The training room scenes are really amazing. Recommended for sci-fi and fantasy movie lovers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey; Brand: Martin Freeman; Review: GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Producers VHS; Brand: Zero Mostel; Review: Excellent, great fun..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridge of Spies; Brand: Tom Hanks; Review: The acting in this move was fantastic. Having lived through the event I was thrilled that the details in the movie were very close to the actual event.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Logitech Harmony IR Extender System - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Logitech; Review: This one I was disappointed in, I never really gained any extended coverage and was much a pain arranging them around the entertainment center, it's just not for me, I would not recommend this product to my friend.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Leviton 47690-G6 1 X 6 (6-Way) 2Ghz Passive Video Splitter; Brand: Leviton; Review: Excellent, this splitter has just what I need, and gives me the top quality of a product I need to do the job, crystal clear picture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New HP Intel 4965 AGN Wireless-N WiFi Link Mini PCI-E Card 300 Mbps 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz 4965AGN MM1; Brand: Intel; Review: Worked very well, and just what I needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandisk Cruzer 32GB USB 32 GB Flash Drive, Black - SDCZ36-032G; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Great Product and super quality and fast delivery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TP-Link 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit PCI Network Adapter/Card, Includes Low-profile Bracket (TG-3269); Brand: TP-LINK; Review: Great Product works great at a good price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ematic 3 Tempered Glass Shelf Wall Mount Kit for Entertainment System Components; Brand: Ematic; Review: Great deal just what I needed and great price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ram Mount (RAM-B-238U) 2.43 x 1.31-Inch Diamond Ball Base with 1-Inch Ball (Black); Brand: RAM MOUNTS; Review: Wow just what I needed and great price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WD Blue 6TB PC Hard Drive - 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD60EZRZ; Brand: Western Digital; Review: Great deal just what I needed and great price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NineLeaf 1PK Black on Green 12mm Label Tape For DYMO D1 45019 12mm 1/2'' LabelManager PC PC2 PNP Printer; Brand: NineLeaf; Review: Great Product and super quality and fast delivery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASUS P6X58D Premium - LGA 1366 - X58 - DDR3 - USB 3.0 SATA 6 Gb/s - ATX Motherboard; Brand: Asus; Review: Wonderful and I'm using the motherboard now and it was just what I was looking for, sweet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NavePoint 6U Deluxe IT Wallmount Cabinet Enclosure 19-Inch Server Network Rack With Locking Glass Door 16-Inches Deep Black; Brand: NavePoint; Review: Great size and fits in my space perfectly, Love it and super great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPad Mini Case, iPad Mini 2 Case, iPad Mini 3; Brand: AiSMei; Review: Not my favorite, and will change to another soon; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Gold Coast: Three Californias (Wild Shore Triptych); Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Stanley Robinson Page; Review: I very much enjoyed the book. It was like someone just sitting there and relating a story, I felt comfortable with the author. I also learned something about the "gold coast"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Reinvention of Mimi Finnegan; Author: Visit Amazon's Whitney Dineen Page; Review: A light story, does not have any deep message. The right thing for relaxing and amusing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godwulf Manuscript; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert B. Parker Page; Review: nice entertaining read interesting characters; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fall from Grace; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard North Patterson Page; Review: I enjoyed the book, however, I prefer a faster pace to a story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Cain Page; Review: Real good insight. A little more technical than I needed, but still enlightening.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking; Author: Susan Cain; Review: Real good insight. A little more technical than I needed, but still enlightening.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet Joe Black (1998); Genres: Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mississippi Burning (1988); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eraserhead (1977); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hackers (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Cat, White Cat (Crna macka, beli macor) (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funeral, The (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hustler, The (1961); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Third Man, The (1949); Genres: Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Genres: Crime, Horror; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amores Perros (Love's a Bitch) (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stalker (1979); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Blue, The (Grand bleu, Le) (1988); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 13th Warrior, The (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 6th Day, The (2000); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arlington Road (1999); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antitrust (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beach, The (2000); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The (Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il) (1966); Genres: Action, Adventure, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For a Few Dollars More (Per qualche dollaro in più) (1965); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Bunch, The (1969); Genres: Adventure, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bird (1988); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boot, Das (Boat, The) (1981); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Streetcar Named Desire, A (1951); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bicycle Thieves (a.k.a. The Bicycle Thief) (a.k.a. The Bicycle Thieves) (Ladri di biciclette) (1948); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sudden Impact (1983); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Connection, The (1971); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zero Effect (1998); Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casino (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marathon Man (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1971); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Crime (1996); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man Who Knew Too Much, The (1934); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Body Heat (1981); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hope and Glory (1987); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: MPM Hotel Boomerang; City: Sunny Beach Burgas Province; Review: No atmosphere whatsoever due to the strict rules which are plastered on every wall ,bar shut at 9.o.clock People didnt hang round ,Just had 14 nights there and never met anyone else as we usually do,Shame really because the Hotel itself was fine....All the signs were about the level of fines if you did wrong ,one girl dropped a cigarette lighter off the balcony accidentally ..result a 30 lev fine ,they contacted the rep to be moved.use the safety deposit boxes and you have to be escorted by staff,never come across that before either Iv put average simply because as I said the Hotel was clean and nice The running of the place would take it down terrible but with no reflection on the work force ,they simply did as they were ordered,could say more re talking to some but they do have to work there.. This was our 2nd time in Sunny Beach ,went to Smolyan hotel last year and that was brilliant,read reviews for this before we went and to be honest ,either the ownership has changed this year or they have wrote their own...Boomerang!!..certainly no come back as far as we are concerned.Didnt get pool view even though we asked for one ,instead had a lovely view of some wasteland and the back of the bus depot; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Smolyan; City: Sunny Beach Burgas Province; Review: Came here last tear 2013 had a wonderful time decided to give the Boomerang a go this year,disaster,came back here later on again a brilliant holiday the staff are friendly ,they dont bother you all in all a wonderful place ,be coming back to Sunny Beach next and heading back to the Smolian without doubt; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Amaris; City: Sunny Beach Burgas Province; Review: Spent 2 weeks here with my partner and another couple the hotel was clean ,no one bothered you and the receptionists ,Slavena and Alex were brilliant ,the food was plentiful and above the usual B& B expectations, would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a decent hotel on a limited budget; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yade Hotel; City: Icmeler Marmaris District Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: After reading the reviews on this hotel (sic) on return Im beginning to wonder if I and 3 others in my party have for the last two weeks been holidaying in a parallel universe because the Yade Hotel we have been staying in is completely different to the reviews Iv read on here,the one we have been in had a television(postage stamp) in every room but the aerial didnt work so no picture ,it had a telephone in every room but not connected up ,it had holes in the walls where electric wires were visible and easy to touch for children ,it had light and control switches hanging off the wall,those poor children ,it had a dog running around the pool all day and night defecating and urinating all over plus it was excellent at exercising its vocal chords all night ,it had music blasting out until 2 in the morning ,usually just for the benefit of the staff and their "consorts"so those at the bottom i.e.Us got very little sleep ,it had stained mattresses..there will be pictures to follow when my fellow guests write their reviews .Is this the same manager that threatens to kick you out of the hotel when you have the temerity to complain that the food on Turkish night is raw or any complaints to be honest I have wrote reviws on here and have always given credit where its due and as such after holidays all over Europe and Africa ,maybe 30 or so it is NOT the worst Hotel I have been in but it certainly comes a close second,maybe if they replaced all the stained carpets ,got the plastering and wiring put right and generally brightened the interior up it could qualify as a 1 star..in short the place is a dump and a disaster and with the health hazards its an accident waiting to happen ,it would be shut down in less than a day in the UK; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Agua Marinha; City: Olhos de Agua Albufeira Faro District Algarve; Review: Lovely small family run hotel ,stayed April/May enjoyable experience breakfast was ample and plenty of choice .Going at this time the place was quiet but that added to the ambience ,if you can get booked in here take it but be warned its only small and it tends to get booked very early with returning guests .We would have no problems with booking here again ..Dont miss this little Gem; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: LIGHT IT! by Fulcrum 20014-301 3 LED Multiflex Task Light; Brand: LIGHT IT! by Fulcrum; Review: I seems odd to get all excited about a booklight, but this is honestly the best booklight I have ever owned and I have gone through a lot of them, being an insomniac night reader with an early-bedtime husband. The most excellent feature on this little light is the very high quality metal gooseneck. It will move absolutely any way that you want it to go with ZERO bounceback. In addition to moving effectively right and left and up and down, the head of the light twists equally well and stays put. The light itself is pleasing with 3 LEDs, and covers the page nicely from mass market paperbacks on up to hard cover releases (I have used it now for both, as well as a trade paperback.) It is light enough to not bend or damage the book or be falling backwards. The non-skid pad inside the back of the clip keeps it from sliding around the book or falling sideways as so many of my lights with slip on clips do. The only caveat that I would mention is that you have to want a light that takes standard batteries. This takes 3 AAAs, which I love as I can use rechargable batteries. They are easy to change and don't add to much weight, but does make for a larger housing than some people want in their booklights. I'll take that any day to having to dig up expensive and sometimes hard to find "watch" batteries. I have yet to need to change the batteries after three large books worth of reading thanks to the LEDs. The light has a full and dim setting which my husband appreciates when I am reading in bed. If you are looking for a new booklight (and want one with standard batteries) you have found it. I can't recommend this highly enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intermatic IW600K Astronomic Digital In-Wall Timer; Brand: Intermatic; Review: I got this to replace a previous model of in wall times for our porch light. The old one had been working strangely for a while so I was pleased to see this come up on my review options. I like the larger blue-light interface on this model much better than the previous version. I was worried at first that I would not be able to fit it in my double gang outlet (shared with a decora rocker for my overhead entryway light) because it is so large and deep - larger than the previous version. But I was able to get the wiring to all fit behind the other switch. If you have a single switch box, it could be tight, particularly if there are extra wires running through the box and/or pigtailed circuits. The neutral wire is absolutely necessary for installation. It will not work properly if capped off, so if you don't know how to do this, or don't understand what it means, then this is not a diy project for you. The programming is pretty basic. I ran into one small issue when programming for sunrise/sunset automatic off/on which is that the days if the week are on the VERY top of the screen. I am short but I still could not see these until my husband showed me that I had to bend down to look really straight onto the interface. So look out for that. Overall, I'm really happy with this upgrade and it took very little time and effort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woods Wire 0417047810 6 Outlet Surge Protector; Brand: Woods; Review: You really have to read a ways down this listing to understand what you are getting with this product. While it is an interesting idea, it isn't what I thought it was. I thought I was getting a smart strip that reduced phantom power to whatever products were plugged into it. But this is actually a strip that provides master control for, say, a computer, to power down and then automatically shut off peripherals that are connected to it. It could also work for a television. However, there are some caveats. While it seems a nice idea to shut down television peripherals these days, because of phantom power, modern blu ray players and the like store passwords and data that go away if the power supply is completely removed. We had our old dvd player and vcr connected this way, and never had a problem, but took the blu ray off shutdown after we had to reenter the amazon prime data the second time. Computers can shut down external speakers, but when do we want to shut down a modem or a printer the way we did 10 years ago? Printers also connect to mobile phones and modems control household wifi. There really is barely anything that shuts down when the computer shuts down other than speakers and monitor, and the monitor already does this automatically. We tried this out but then stopped using it because there just weren't enough devices we wanted controlled by the master.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Striker Concepts FLEXiT 2.0 Flexible Flashlight; Brand: Striker Concepts; Review: This product is every bit as cool as it looks. It can light up an entire pitch black small room, even on the lowest setting. It definitely focuses more light in the direction the LED bulbs are facing, but the light is much more ambient than it seems like it should have a right to be. There are three settings -- Low, Medium and High, as well as a blinking setting at the high intensity. I wish that you were able to press and hold to turn off, rather than have to cycle all the way through, but that is a pretty small critique. You can do so much with this light - magnet it to something - even with it's own weight the magnets are strong enough to not slide down the door or refrigerator. You can fold it outward to help the light spread more widely in a space, or fold it in on itself to help focus it down significantly, though I was not able to make it approximate anything like the beam of a typical flashlight. It has a loop that can handg on a hook or attach to a string or wire. It can also fold over on itself to hook over a chair or fence. This wouldn't be a great choice for a personal booklight if there were other people trying to sleep or to light up only a small section of a room, as it is hard to control, but it's a great choice for hiking or camping as it would light a much wider path at night than a traditional flashlight. I'm really glad to have this handy light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boerboel Gate Handle 73014320 Black; Brand: Boerboel Gate Solutions; Review: This is a really sturdy and comfortable gate handle. While it is attractive enough (though it actually has a bit smoother and less detailed contour than appear in this picture), I actually used in on the inside of my side gate, because it is an older gate that is sagging a little bit and it is very difficult to open when I unlock it for the gardeners each week. This allows me to get a good grip and torque the gate in the way that I need to get the gate open. This only took less than a minute to install. The included screws went right in, first try, easy-peasy. Nice product.. just know it is a simpler look than in the photo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Main Hardware 710120 Modern Washington Robe Hook, Satin Nickel; Brand: South Main Hardware; Review: This is a nice looking towel/robe hook, but I'm sorry to say that I was unable to install it. I installed the mounting plate easily enough, and attempted to attach the hook, but it simply won't stay. I waited a while to actually post this review, because I have come back to this a couple times, each time thinking my mojo was just off that day. But I have installed lots and lots of towel hangers and various hooks and rods in this mounting plate with catch screw style over time that after several attempts, I can fairly confidently say that this is not user error. There is either a flaw in the design of this product, or in the item I was sent.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System - ToiletWand, Storage Caddy and 6 Disinfecting ToiletWand Refill Heads; Brand: Clorox; Review: Where have these been all my life?! love them. Cheap plastic but don't really care about that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gain Fireworks In-Wash Scent Booster, Original Scent, 19.5oz; Brand: Gain; Review: definitely adds a boost of gain scent to my clothes. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Listerine Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash for Bad Breath, Plaque and Gingivitis, 1.5 l; Brand: Listerine; Review: My favorite mouthwash.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seventh Generation Baby Wipes, Free & Clear with Flip Top Dispenser, 30 count Travel Pack; Brand: Seventh Generation; Review: I really like the thickness of them, just didn't get a big enough package. Will get more next time. Scent free!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo with Coconut Essences, 33.8 fl oz; Brand: Herbal Essences; Review: Didn't see that it was coconut scented. Not for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Prime_Pantry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Encino Man (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Getaway (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Crow: City of Angels (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gauntlet (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Gingerbread Man (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CrazyFire 2.0MP HD 720P Coms 6 LEDs USB Snake Inspection Camera Pipe Locator with 5m Cable; Brand: H-Zone Technology Co.,Ltd; Review: This is an easy to use, high resolution camera. It will resolve images up to 1600x1200 which is nice for close up work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: C2G 02776 DB25 M/M Mini Gender Changer/Coupler, Nickel; Brand: C2G; Review: Not much to be said here - it's a simple gender bender; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ezdiyworld-8 Way Terminal Block Bus Bar -Splits 1 Input to 8 Out-; Brand: ezdiyworld; Review: Nice little bus bar. I wouldn't recommend trying to put a high voltage or a high amperage load through it stock, given the small lead size. But you could pop it open and replace the leads if you needed a more robust unit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RJ-45 / 8P8C to Screw Terminal Breakout Board; Brand: APRS World, LLC; Review: Very useful terminal block if you're using an RJ-45 cable for signals, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: uxcell 5 Pcs 600V 15A 6 Positions 2 Rows Barrier Screw Terminal Block Strip w Cover; Brand: uxcell; Review: These are great little terminal blocks. The plastic cover on top fits snug and guards against accidental short circuits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Encased Belt Clip Case for Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE; Brand: Tiamat; Review: Overall I like this holster. I've had problems with other models where the clip that holds the phone in (on the side) would break. THis one has that clip on the top and it is a true springed hinge and seems like it will last. The one thing I don't like is the belt clip is mounted too low on the back of the holster, which pushes the top of the holster and phone up into my waist when sitting. My 2 cents; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InstallerParts Ethernet Cable CAT5E Cable UTP Booted 25 FT - White - Professional Series - 1Gigabit/Sec Network/Internet Cable, 350MHZ; Brand: InstallerParts; Review: Overall, these cables met the need I had. I didn't read the specs very well, and was surprised at how thin they were when I received them. This doesn't have to be a problem, but you need to be careful when uncoiling them out of the package to avoid crimping the conductor. Otherwise, they are just fine. HTH; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VIZIO SB4551-D5 45” 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System; Brand: VIZIO; Review: I decided to get rid of the TV stand I was using and mount my TV on the wall, so at the same time, I decided to go with a sound bar to get rid of the cable mess. After some research, I decided on this unit. I am very pleased with it. Great sound for TV and for music. I can stream music to it from my Echo Dot with a simple voice command or two. Recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cat5e 75FT Networking RJ45 Ethernet Patch Cable Xbox \ PC \ Modem \ PS4 \ Router - (75; Brand: Cables Direct Online; Review: These are rated CAT5e and I have no reason to suspect they won't pass 1Gbit/sec, the cables themselves are very thin, so you have to be careful not to kink them. Otherwise, they work fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: The Best Photos from Kate Middleton and Prince William's Royal Tour of Pakistan; Abstract: The royals are undertaking a five-day tour of the south Asian country.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Thai King fires palace bedroom guards for adultery; Abstract: Thailand's King has fired four more palace officials, the latest in a series of high profile public dismissals that include his own royal consort.; Category: news
Title: Meghan Markle Personally Calls British Politician to Thank Her for Orchestrating Letter of 'Solidarity'; Abstract: The Duchess of Sussex thanked the British female MP for supporting her amid media scrutiny.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Brian Tarantina, 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and 'Gilmore Girls' Actor, Dies at 60; Abstract: Brian Tarantina, an actor who was known for his roles on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "Gilmore Girls," was found dead on Saturday morning. He was 60. Tarantina was found in his New York City apartment by the NYPD, a police spokesperson confirms to TheWrap. The cause of death is unknown. "On Saturday, November 2, 2019 at approximately 0040 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an unconscious male inside of 353 West 51 Street, apartment 11,...; Category: movies
Title: Lululemon Is Having a Quiet Pre-Black Friday Sale Right Now; Abstract: The ever-popular leggings are nearly 60% off.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Netflix is ending support for old devices from Samsung, Roku, and Vizio in December; Abstract: Everyone needs a set-top box eventually; Category: news
Title: Jersey Shore Cast Celebrates Angelina Pivarnick's Bachelorette in New Orleans; Abstract: Jersey Shore Cast Celebrates Angelina's Bachelorette in New Orleans; Category: tv
Title: Why Prince Harry Wore His Remembrance Poppy Differently from the Rest of the Royal Family; Abstract: Why Prince Harry's Poppy Was Worn on His Cap; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Diamonds and Cole (A Cole Sage Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Mr Micheal Maxwell; Review: I really liked the way the plot was designed and the way everything evolved. I was not in agreement with the shredding of Allen's papers, but understand the logic behind it. This was a great love story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent; Author: Visit Amazon's John Piper Page; Review: Very enlightening; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foreclosed: A Mitzy Neuhaus Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Traci Tyne Hilton Page; Review: I really liked this book. It was funny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Buried: A Leigh Koslow Mystery (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Edie Claire Page; Review: Excellent, hard to put down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hazardous Duty (Squeaky Clean Mysteries, No. 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Christy Barritt Page; Review: Kept my attention; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Younger; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Munshower Page; Review: Good coming of age for older women.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who Murdered Mr. Malone? (The Garden Girls) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Hope Callaghan Page; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Womens Sexy Bodycon Mini Dress One Size Black; Brand: AM CLOTHES; Review: This dress is super cute and I really like it. However, it is pretty baggy on me but I didn't check the measurements exactly when I purchased it so most likely my fault. Just for your reference I generally wear a size 1 to 2 and am 5'6 110ish pounds, and again it is too large.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Viva Womens Bow Sandals Summer Slip On Vacation Festival Diamante Flip Flops; Brand: Viva; Review: These shoes are very cute and I think they are even better than the picture. The fit perfectly, but they were a little uncomfortable to break in but given the price I already expected that. I am ordering another pair in black!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: alpine swiss Women's Pierina Ballet Flats; Brand: ; Review: These shoes are okay. I got blisters the first day I wore them but they are cute and seem like they will be super comfortable when they are broken in.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: alpine swiss Women's Pierina Ballet Flats; Brand: ; Review: These shoes are okay. I got blisters the first day I wore them but they are cute and seem like they will be super comfortable when they are broken in.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Volatile Women's Tank Boot; Brand: ; Review: I have been looking for a reasonably priced pair of buckle combat boots for a LONG time. I have even purchased two different pairs off of amazon but I didn't really like either because they looked so cheap. These boots were going to be my last attempt to get what I wanted for a reasonable price, and when they came and I was soooooo happy and impressed with them. They quality is excellent for the price, they are just as nice as my $150 doc martens, actually I like these better! I have not worn them a lot, but I have worn them a few times to walk my dogs a couple of miles in order to break them in and they never felt uncomfortable. I found them to fit just fine, I normally wear a 7 but I ordered a half size up because of the reviews saying they ran small, but I think a 7 would have been fine too. I really love everything about these and cannot even think of a criticism, and as soon as I wear these out I will definitely be buying a new pair again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Oversized Bold Rim Font Frame Round Sunglasses (Tortoise); Brand: zeroUV; Review: These look ridiculous on anyone! The shape is just weird...I really do not like them they are really ugly.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Nesbitt Arms Boutique Hotel; City: Ardara County Donegal; Review: Ardara is a great friendly town with loads of lovely sweater shops and fantastic publicans. The Nesbitt Arms in right in the center of this small town with easy on-street parking. We thought the lobby, pub and our smoke-free room were nice--until we returned at about midnight to try and sleep with raucous music below us for the next several hours. Granted, we were there on a Friday evening which also happened to be the day before St. Patrick's Day so it was not completely unexpected. Thankfully, the bed was comfy enough that I popped in my earplugs which helped diffuse the music downstairs. Breakfast was pretty horrible, but to be honest, we're not big Irish breakfast fans anyway so we just drank a bit of coffee with our toast and went on our merry way. If you're there in the high season, I would recommend renting a beach house nearby then popping into town for the craic in the evenings.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Old Ground Hotel; City: Ennis County Clare; Review: We had a nice one night stay at the Old Ground earlier this month. We requested a quiet, nonsmoking room in the renovated section of the hotel from the kind front desk person and received exactly what we requested. Spacious room and bath fitted with nice linens and furniture. The hotel is in a great location for exploring Ennis and the surrounding region, and they have a fairly substantial car park on hotel property. They are doing a bit of construction at the front, but it didn't really impact our short stay. We ate dinner late in the pub, and the food was pretty good--nothing extraordinary but tasty and filling all the same. We didn't eat much at breakfast--just some croissant and fruit, but what we had was good. The hotel is very well-located for getting to Shannon Airport--I think it took us about 20 minutes with weekday morning traffic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rubens at the Palace; City: London England; Review: My husband and I stayed at the Rubens earlier this month, and had a fabulous time! We booked a great deal through their website for a standard room. Our quiet room (I recommend staying at the back as Buckingham Palace Road can be quite busy) was quite large by European standards, with a lovely real king-size bed (not two twins pushed together) and a big bathroom stocked with Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. We forgot to take pictures, but the room was done in hues of brown and looked just like some of the nice recent photos I'd seen either on TA or on the hotel website (can't remember which). I just remember being pleasantly surprised by the decor and size since I was expecting a small room and perhaps a little shabby (we had that later on in our trip in Ireland). While the floors did creak a bit in the hallways, we never head a sound in our room--remarkable for being in an older building in a gigantic city. We've stayed in brand new hotels that were soundproofed less and had peeling wallpaper. The housekeeping staff were excellent. We always had the room cleaned well and they kept loading us down with additional toiletries (some hotels are stingy but the Rubens certainly isn't). Since it was unseasonably warm and sunny the entire time, we used the a/c--which was quiet and worked quite well (often a little too well since we returned one evening to find we'd turned it down too low and it was a bit frigid). The breakfast buffet was fine. Sausages and such aren't really my favorite, but they did do a nice poached egg. It was nice that tthe Rubens had fresh fruit and pastries since several places later on during our trip through Ireland had unidentifiable canned fruits and horrible white toast. The location is just amazing-- across from a busy Buckingham palace (they were setting up for Commonwealth Day and a state visit by the president of Ghana while we were there), I can't recommend the Rubens enough--especially when there are loads of hotels with less than stellar locations for double the price throughout the city. We were able to walk to all the major attractions in Westminster and it was easy to pop through the park to get over to St. James and Mayfair. We loved seeing the mail delivered by horse from the Mews as well as seeing a few royal household dogs being walked! In addition to the location, the best part of the Rubens for us was their staff in the bar. Since most London pubs and restaurants close up relatively early, we ended most of our evenings at the hotel bar. I had the best Irish coffee I've ever tasted on our first night--they make theirs with double cream and it's just wonderful. The Rubens has a large collection of Scotch whiskey, and their Scottish bar manager provided the perfect end to our stay in London with a sampling of several fine whiskeys and loads of stories about growing up in; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: We stayed for two nights at the Mont Clare in mid-March. After finding the best rate through the hotel's website, we prepaid for standard double room. The location on Merrion Square is just excellent. We really loved this area of Dublin the best for the restaurants and quiet in a busy city preparing for the upcoming crazy St. Patrick's Day weekend. While the walk to all the other touristy areas was brief, it seemed miles away from noisier and grimier areas at night. The hotel is a bit faded (peeling wallpaper, scuffmarks), but the front desk staff do try to make sure you're happy with your accomodations. We checked in about 6:30pm to find that the Mont Clare only had one double room left--a smoking room on the second floor on the only busy street they faced. The staff were very apologelic and assured us that they would do everything they could for our second night. True to their word, while we were out exploring the city, the Mont Clare staff moved all of our stuff to a much larger (and thankfully--smoke-free and quiet room) on a higher floor at the back of the hotel. Our second night was 100 times better than our first--so much so that I rescinded my initial response to put in a scathing review on TA when we returned home. They really did make up for that first horrible night of street noise and overwhelming smoke odor by putting us in such a spacious, quiet and smoke-free room with a pretty nice bathroom. We forgot to take pictures, but our second room was definitely more like the rooms you see on the Mont Clare website. We didn't have breakfast at the hotel, but there are loads of breakfast restaurants and coffee shops all around Merrion Square and Trinity College. The nice thing for us Northwesterners was that good coffee was in abundance in Dublin! While I'd probably suggest staying elsewhere in Merrion Square if you can afford it (we spent a glorious evening at the nearby Merrion Hotel's Cellar Bar with fabulous food and fantastic storytelling staff!!), the Mont Clare was not the worst option for us at only 115 Euros in this pricey city. Just be sure to check in earlier in the day so you don't end up with plugged up noses the next morning from the smoky room you get stuck with when you check in after 6pm!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Rawlins; City: Rawlins Wyoming; Review: This is a great pet-friendly choice in Rawlins. The rooms are clean, quiet and huge. Extra points for the cookies for us and the treats for our dog. We will definitely stay here again when driving through.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Montpelier Plantation Beach; City: Charlestown Nevis St Kitts and Nevis; Review: I've been meaning to submit my review of this magical place for several months. My husband and I stayed at Montpelier in late July of last year after business took us briefly to Puerto Rico (first time to the Caribbean for both of us). Not only was carefree Nevis the perfect antidote to crazy Puerto Rico, but Montpelier provided us with with the most amazing and relaxed vacation ever (my husband still talks about it as if we just got back, and it's been several months and we only spent a criminally short five nights). The grounds, the bungalows, the pool and main house are just beautiful (exactly like the photos on their website, but they really don't do the place justice because it's just that lovely). The food is remarkable too--from the the sumptuous breakfasts each morning (we still pine for corn fritters on Friday mornings) to the spectacular dinners provided by the chef hailing from a world away here in the Pacific Northwest. We ate in the sugar mill on our last evening, and it was certainly everything that all that other posters have said and more. All of the staff were an absolute delight. Everyone knows your name quickly, and you're made to feel as if you're a friend staying the weekend at a lovely country house. Janelle was a wealth of information and helped us with our car as well as a day trip over to St. Kitts. Edison was always on hand to suggest just the right drink (and introduced to the rum we ended each evening with and wish we could find up here in the States) plus we had some great conversations about Nevisian history and politics. We loved Kaddy's smile, his laugh and especially the concoctions he made for us by the pool and at tea. All of the junior staff were just amazing too considering their young ages (I was never as gracious at 19 and 20 as they all were). The housekeeping and grounds crew were wonderful too--everything was always spotless and you never felt intruded upon at all. I know my husband always enjoyed talking with Tim, and I especially loved bragging about my golf game to Tim and his father-in-law over beers at the Cat Ghaut golf course (they were the only other folks playing that day at this crazy little course that's the anti-Four Seasons created by a great American retiree). Of course, Calypso and Rudder were great replacements for our dog back home. Once they discovered that we were dog people, they were never far away (at the pool, at croquet, on our porch each morning, enticing us to play fetch during the cocktail hour). But with all the adulation they received from us, they never once violated the rules of entering the main house(our dog could never be as well-trained as those two!). We loved the fact that Montpelier was high up in the hills (only a 15 minute drive to the private beach--which is storybook btw). When we ate dinner at night, we could see the; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Manhattan at The Campus; City: Manhattan Kansas; Review: We stayed at this great Holiday Inn just before Christmas with our dog. The hotel has been recently remodeled, and our large and quiet room on the top floor was excellent with a great view of campus (which my husband the K-State alum just loved). Our room (and the hotel overall) were very clean and the staff exceptionally friendly. Because we're Priority Club members, we received a little holiday gift upon checking in (nothing much, but it was nice to receive a gift after travelling all day in the snow). While we went to the basketball game that night, the staff allowed us to let our dog stay in the room and call us if he needed anything (I think he just sacked out in his quiet room with the treats they gave him). I highly recommend staying that the Holiday Inn when visiting Manhattan and will most definitely stay there again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Story of Us (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lock (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Message in a Bottle (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Psycho (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lake Placid (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Drowning Mona (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mickey Blue Eyes (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deep Blue Sea (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Go (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Crime (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Very Bad Things (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angela's Ashes (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ready to Rumble (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EDtv (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pushing Tin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Postman (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Insurrection (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Planet Are You From? (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Starship Troopers (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Any Given Sunday (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Varsity Blues (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manhunter (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Ladies Man (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bottle Rocket (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whipped (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out Cold (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pootie Tang (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Not Another Teen Movie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Impostor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 451 (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bandits (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hearts in Atlantis (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sorry (1948); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Work (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spartacus (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House on Haunted Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Our Man Flint (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet Man (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Modesty Blaise (1966); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: How High (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shipping News (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Musketeer (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death to Smoochy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Berets (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sorority Boys (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moonlight Mile (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Trouble (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dirty Dozen (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The New Guy (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jason X (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Cowboy (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stalag 17 (1953); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Hard Day's Night: Collector's Series (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Straw Dogs (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Picture Show (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Company (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shop Around the Corner (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teen Wolf / Teen Wolf Too (Double Feature) (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stealing Harvard (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Collinwood (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Get Carter (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Apartment (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Story (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Affair to Remember (1957); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barefoot in the Park (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Backdraft (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Awful Truth (1937); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Replacements (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charade (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Catch a Thief (1955); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiscreet (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notorious (1946); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grass is Greener (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I'm No Angel (1933); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Film Noir (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father Goose (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Irene Dunne Romance Classics: Love Affair/ Penny Serenade (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Houseboat (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Philadelphia Story (1940); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Operation Petticoat (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monkey Business (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: His Girl Friday (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss Them for Me (1957); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Penny Serenade (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That Touch of Mink (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bishop's Wife (1947); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heathers (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Maltese Falcon (1941); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Noon (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On the Waterfront (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Knockaround Guys (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Guy Thing (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Nemesis (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Chick (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Jack (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marathon Man (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revisited (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gold Rush (1925); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soylent Green (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: They Drive by Night (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brian's Song (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hud (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: View from the Top (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Topkapi (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days of Thunder (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walk (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifteen Minutes (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surviving Christmas (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Down With Love (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raging Bull (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hustler (1961); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dial M for Murder (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mister Roberts (1955); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Key Largo (1948); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Homicide (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Club Dread (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Fever (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Horse Whisperer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Castle (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Your Eyes Only (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spies Like Us (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Another 48 Hrs. (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Living Daylights (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns II (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heaven Can Wait (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live and Let Die (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cannonball Run II (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fat Albert (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pale Rider (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For a Few Dollars More (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Eiger Sanction (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bubble Boy (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Boss's Daughter (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nine Months (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman & Robin (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tango & Cash (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freddy vs. Jason (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of War: Spy Games of World War II (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ultimate National Geographic WWII Collection (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Runs in the Family (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alex and Emma (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Good Company (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Sunset (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shane (1953); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Giant (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Up Baby (1938); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Network (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonnie and Clyde (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Happened One Night (1934); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The French Connection (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Easy Rider (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Porky's (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kingdom of Heaven (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pointe Plaza Hotel; City: Brooklyn New York; Review: We used this Hotel for our overnight stop before our flight back to Germany. Good and nice service. Rooms are clean and good equiped. Sleeping room was relativly small, but clean and king size. Kitchen area relativly large. Bathroom also small but clean and functional. Wireless internet worked well. Luggage could be stored before and after check in and check out. Breakfast could be more versatile and was only served with single use plastic plates and cups. Not very environmently friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fiori Hotel; City: Erbil Erbil Province; Review: Nice Hotel and good Service with friendly staff. Rooms are well equiped, Internet was working well and dinner and breakfast also well. Distance to Airport and taxi connections have also been well. Can be recommended for a stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agaoglu My City Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: Wifi not very strong Breakfast typical turkish rooms a bit old switching of lights can be a challange, not clear where to switch which light of no alarm clock needed as the Muezzin is waking you up early in the morning; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Latanya Palm Hotel; City: Antalya Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: States here for one night on a business trip. Rooms were good and well equipped. Typical turkish breakfast buffet with good variety of food. Negative was that I mixed up my room number and asked for resetting of the door card. Without checking my name the guy at reception changed my card to the room nr I told him. I got access to the room an realized that it was not my room. Therefore poor rating for lack of sense for security.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vego Hotel; City: Ganja Ganja Gazakh Region; Review: We reserved this Hotel due too good ratings on booking portal and we have not been disappointed. Rooms have been well equipped and the service was very good. Rooms are clean and practical. Restaurant was good, we did not find any other proper restaurants in town. On our departure day breakfast was offered earlier so we could enjoy it before departure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divan Express Baku; City: Baku Absheron Region; Review: -Service and staff is very friendly and helpful. -Rooms are well equiped and clean, not possible to open windows and air condtions provides not allways fresh air, should offer more non-smooking rooms, currently it seems that majority of rooms are open for smooking -Free Wifi works prefect in all parts of the Hotel. -Breakfast has big variation of hot and cold food -Kebab House inside the Hotel serves exellent food, highly recommended -Top-Roof Lounge Bar offers time to relax and water pipes... -Small fitness area avaibale for some exercise -Taxi Service to and from Airport and other Locations can be recommended. -5 mins walking distance to Haydar Aliev Cultural Center and 10mins walking to a Shopping Mall (Metropark Shopping Center) including Food Court -Price is ok for the kind of hotel and equipment of rooms. -From time to time you can hear the underground trains (Metro) as it seems the tunnel passes near by the Hotel, for me this was no problem and it was not hearable during the night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Amstel; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: We spent a weekend in Amsterdam to take part in a rowing competion. From here it was just 10 min walk to the Amstel and the rowing clubs. A bit far to walk to the next metro station but managable. Hotel itself was quite average, nothing special, but also nothing negativ. Breakfast was sufficent in choice and quality. It is a ***- Hotel with good service but also nothing special. Rooms are realtivly small but have everything which is needed. View from Rooms are either to a service station or to the main railroad line to Amsterdam main stations. Due to close highway and train lines it might be a bit noisy if you are used to sleep with open windows. Free parking in the garage is also worth mentioning as well as the easy access from the highway without getting lost in the city.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fila Men's Memory Synergy Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit Of The Loom Little Boys' 6 Pack Low Cut Socks; Brand: ; Review: excellent product, It 's just what I expected ba; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teva Pysclone 5 Sport Sandal (Toddler); Brand: ; Review: It is just what I expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carter's Fluid B Double-Strap Light-Up Sneaker (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: the battery of one of the shoes was exhausted , but the rest all right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OshKosh B'Gosh Iggy-B Athletic Sneaker (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: A little bit large, but is because that feet of my baby boy are a little bit smaller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Winco 10 Compartment Knife Bag, Black; Brand: Winco; Review: GREAT ITEM; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Chef by Master Cutlery 2-Piece Santoku and Paring Knife Set; Brand: Topchef; Review: GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZYLISS Chef's Knife with Sheath Cover, 7.5-Inch Stainless Steel Blade; Brand: Zyliss; Review: WONDERFUL/GREAT ITEM; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Butler Professional Knife Sharpener; Brand: ; Review: GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Messermeister 5-Pocket Padded Knife Roll, Red; Brand: Messermeister; Review: Great buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: F Dick 8505518 Pro-Dynamic Offset Bread/Utility Knife 7" blade high carbon steel; Brand: F. DICK; Review: great item; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victorinox 10-1/4-Inch Wavy Edge Bread Knife, Rosewood Handle; Brand: Victorinox; Review: great item.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Set of 3 - Plastic Lettuce Knife with Serrated Edges; Brand: ChefLand; Review: Work in food service. great buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vegetable Slicer Medium (Old Version); Brand: Benriner; Review: THIS IS THE BEST SLICER I HAVE EVER BOUGHT; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: First Strike (The Kurgan War) (Volume 1); Author: Mr Richard Turner; Review: enjoyed; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broke: The Plan to Restore Our Trust, Truth and Treasure; Author: Visit Amazon's Glenn Beck Page; Review: Enjoyed challenging points of view but most not achievable. As much as we say we need to learn from history, we never do. For some reason we think always smarter than others but in fact dumber. National debt is a serious problem but until middle class is directly affected will not be addressed seriously.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dancing with Max: A Mother and Son Who Broke Free; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Colson Page; Review: Challenges in life can be overcome. This book shows the importance of never saying I GIVE UP.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: Being an Account of the Recent Amazing Adventures of Professor E. Challenger... (Puffin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Arthur Conan Doyle Page; Review: Enjoyed the original literary foundation of many famous movies. Writer could not resist and put in his own survival of the fittest example,.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Crichton Page; Review: Enjoyed the original literary foundation of many famous movies. Writer could not resist and put in his own survival of the fittest example,.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Guardians: The Legacy of the Key (Ancient Guardian Series, Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's S. L. Morgan Page; Review: Very interesting plot and twists to keep one reading. Tried to be realistic future ideal society but showed perfection impossible. Did not like themes about validity of climate change can be stopped and still maintain unlimited production.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Surviving The Evacuation Book 1: London (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Tayell Page; Review: not into the 'undead' plots. Very good development of one facing a overwhelming situation. Most problem solving predicable but ending could not understand very well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Messages; Author: Visit Amazon's John Michael Hileman Page; Review: Enjoyed how everyone needs to work what is reality and what is faith. Enough plot twists to keep paging turning/; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sandman; Author: Visit Amazon's Morgan Hannah MacDonald Page; Review: Very good plot and characters. Dark material did not add any value to novel and should have been deleted.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Grave Man - A Sam Prichard Novel (The Sam Prichard Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's David Archer Page; Review: Enjoyed simple plot and some twists.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death Sung Softly - A Sam Prichard Novel (The Sam Prichard Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's David Archer Page; Review: Pretty much light plot and predicable. Chick novel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Even though one knows the ending of the 'brief' at the novel beginning, the author keeps one guessing on how the plot would be discovered and exposed to the public. Somehow believable in our present political situation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Apple A Day: Health in Every Realm; Author: Stephen De Silva; Review: Enjoyed the discussion by the various leaders in the church. i think some of their miracles were in fact natural occurrences.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Change: Episode one; Author: Visit Amazon's Angela White Page; Review: Pretty much a 'Hunger Games' spin off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ties That Bind: A Madison Knight Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Arnold Page; Review: Enjoyed the creative development of various characters. The plot appeared obvious through out but author had twists that got me reading to end.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Firm; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Very good theme. Believable until ending. Many TV shows base there beginning with this book concept.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On Which Side of the Road Do the Flowers Grow; Author: Visit Amazon's Wendell E. Mettey Page; Review: Very uplifting account of people who ones weets very day but at times we fail to appreciate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After The Ending (The Ending Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsey Fairleigh Page; Review: Difficult AT TIMES TO KEEP TRACK OF CHARACTERS and plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Abbey. Chris Culver; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Culver Page; Review: Very good development of plot with character interaction..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Malevolent: (Cases of Lieutenant Kane Series Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's E.H. Reinhard Page; Review: Enjoyed plot twists. Very well developed plot that one could not predict ending until it came.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Any Means Necessary (a Luke Stone Thriller-Book #1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Mars Page; Review: Well written and packed with action.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1914 (The War Years Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's James Farner Page; Review: Enjoyed writers point of view on war.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Any Means Necessary (a Luke Stone Thriller-Book #1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Mars Page; Review: Well written and packed with action.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Invasion (Alien Invasion) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sean Platt Page; Review: Enjoyed writers how public would react to unknown threat. Right on their description of Pittsburgh roads being under 'improvements'. Lived in the area for many years and 'orange' cones is the city's official flower.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Synchronicity War Part 1 (The Synchroncity War) (Volume 1); Author: Dietmar Arthur Wehr; Review: Enjoyed how author used character premonitions to develop believable story line.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yesterday's Gone: Season One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sean Platt Page; Review: Very good tie in of many different characters into one conclusion; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courting Murder; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Hopkins Page; Review: Good shifting of plot with new characters seemly to having involvement in intriguing mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When God Says "Wait": navigating lifes detours and delays without losing your faith, your friends, or your mind; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Laing Thompson Page; Review: Very good explanations based on solid scripture references. Waiting is explained to have a very important purpose that most people do not have the patience to understand.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: River Mourn (Judge Rosswell Carew Mystery Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Hopkins Page; Review: Characters well developed and lots of mystery within the major plot. Side plots did well to support the narrative.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unshaken: Standing Strong in Uncertain Times; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeanne Nigro Page; Review: Inspirational on how to weather the normal storms of life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: Excellent book and very creative author telling life stories in a very touching manner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Librarian: An AOI Thriller (The Justar Journal) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Brandt Legg Page; Review: Very good combination of characters who blended into good plot. Not typical ending and unexpected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The United States of Vinland: The Landing (The Markland Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Colin Taber Page; Review: Enjoyed how it would have been to begin a life on a foreign land with almost next to nothing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Echoes (Detective Matt Jones); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Ellis Page; Review: Very well written tangle of suspense.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Tales of Power Volume I - The Enemy of an Enemy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Vincent Trigili Page; Review: The main character very believable even with his unknown super powers. His investigation of this superpower leads to enjoyable plot against evil power trying to quell the main character super power.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Miracle of the Scarlet Thread Expanded; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Booker Page; Review: Very well researched book on Bible customs. Author wrote a normally 'dry' subject into a compelling argument for the truth of Christianity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Firewall; Author: Visit Amazon's William Hertling Page; Review: A good read on who--computer or human will win a battle of the wits. Plausible plot developed well to show potential interactions between AI and humans. Plot moves well and builds to great battle finish.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From a Dead Sleep (Sean Coleman Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's John A. Daly Page; Review: Very good plot development. Many different characters woven into providing plot details that supported and enhanced investigation timeline. As all was wrapping up in explaining the books breath taking beginning, the ending became unexpected surprise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In Her Name: Empire; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael R. Hicks Page; Review: Good story on never to give up due to the circumstances. Enjoyed the twisting plot that surprised the reader at the end.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Ace and A Pair: A Dead Cold Mystery (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Blake Banner Page; Review: Many characters interact to weave difficult cold case to solve. Seasoned detective picked up cues that others missed. The ending was unexpected to the reader but the detective saw i coming with new clues.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You Can Have a New Beginning; Author: Visit Amazon's Morris Cerullo Page; Review: Well biblical supported book. Many believe life is slanted against them and give up hope. The author discusses this point of view is not correct and shows how one can change .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HADRON Dark Matter; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Arseneault Page; Review: Good character interactions in solving the effects of earth takeover. Author effective in using what would be typical mob reaction to such an event and how our government would responses.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buried (Twisted Cedar Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Carmichael Page; Review: Very much liked the ending. Never saw it coming. Good characters that stayed true actions you would believe. Recommend readings other books by author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rookie Privateer (Privateer Tales) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie McFarlane Page; Review: Good characters developed by author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Naruto; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Tottoko Hamtarou; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Kids; Rating: 3.0/10.0
Title: Pokemon; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Ouran Koukou Host Club; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Death Note; Genres: Mystery, Police, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Sonic X; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Shounen; Rating: 5.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Carnival Women's Full-Figure Satin-Corset Bra; Brand: Carnival; Review: This bustier / corset is lovely and well made but I recommend ordering one size up from your normal bra size. I wear and have worn for many years a 40C and because there is no give in the fabric I could barely get it fastened.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon Ash Mesh Cap Adult hat League Expo; Brand: Pokemon; Review: I would say this is an Adult hat so if you kid is younger it probably won't fit. But other than that it is well made and looks great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Flannel Lined; Brand: ; Review: I bouth these for my husband because they looked like normal jeans. The flannel lining is super soft. He loves them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Flannel Lined; Brand: ; Review: I bouth these for my husband because they looked like normal jeans. The flannel lining is super soft. He loves them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emerica Reynolds Low Vulc Skate Shoe; Brand: Emerica; Review: Good shoe. Fits as expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Vellum (The Book of All Hours, #1); Author: Hal Duncan; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not sure yet. It is confusing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cordelia's Honor (Vorkosigan Omnibus, #1); Author: Lois McMaster Bujold; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I laughed out loud at the end when the hatbox opened and...... Twisted sense of humor, but it truly made the book for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Windup Girl; Author: Paolo Bacigalupi; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was an amazing book. One I did not want to read but in the same vein as "The Sheep Look Up." An ecological horror, sci fi type novel. Very well worth the read--I know that I will be thinking about this issues that it raised for quite a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadowrise (Shadowmarch, #3); Author: Tad Williams; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: The penultimate book in Williams' latest series. You can see the author begin to draw all the strings together from this massive world he has created. It is a finely realized world and the characters are internally consistent. The plot is fast paced yet there are places the reader can relax and draw a breath before plunging into the next round of action. The worth of the series will be determined by the last book but this 3d volume is a positive indicator for the future. I hope to be around in November to read the concluding volume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Stormlord (Watergivers, #1); Author: Glenda Larke; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: When you live in grey, rainy Seattle, it is comforting to read a fantasy novel set in an arid, hot desert land. This book has that setting plus a fully formed world and religions and excellent character development along the way. It's the first book I've read by author Glenda Larke, but it will not be my last. I'm already looking forward to no. 2 in the series which is due out in August of this year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirit Gate (Crossroads, #1); Author: Kate Elliott; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: I've blown hot and mostly cold on Kate Elliott, but I thought this was a wonderful start to a new series. The universe is well imagined and it doesn't appear to have any heroines who are powerlessly in thrall to villains. Recommend; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Except the Queen; Author: Jane Yolen; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It starts slow but finishes well, so glad I stayed with it. Reminds me of another author, whose name I cannot recall who does these urban sorts of fairy stories. Well established bloke. Not usually my cup of tea, but this one was fun.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blackout (All Clear, #1); Author: Connie Willis; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Just the one the seat of my chair, reading until very late hours, Connie Willis I adore! What's not to like? Historians at Oxford, time travelling back to WW2 England to do one small thing to get their degree and then things go really, really wrong. Highly, highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, #1); Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: In the vein of The Road only not as well written. I gave up after 3 chapters. There was nothing I could identify with in the protagonist.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: To Ride Hell's Chasm; Author: Janny Wurts; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A wonderful page turner. The story was excellent, my only quibble that a few adjectives could have been edited out, doing the book no harm. Really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Masques (Sianim, #1 / Aralorn, #1); Author: Patricia Briggs; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am so glad that Patricia Briggs is back to writing fantasy. I was in despair after finished Silver Borne--one can only play the uncertainty game in a romance for so long (even if the romance is between a werewolf and a coyote shape changer), and I think that the genre has been exhausted at this point by her. But Masques is a return to her strengths and it was great! I was completely absorbed from the first page, and even spent lunch hour at work devouring the book. Highly recommended. Cannot wait for the sequel in November!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The God of the Hive (Mary Russell, #10); Author: Laurie R. King; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I was glued to this book from the moment I started. Of course, it is the sequel to The Language of Bees and one I've been eagerly anticipating, but circumstance delayed my receipt and read of this book for far too long. I think King is at the top of her game here and highly recommend both books to readers who love Sherlock Holmes. This is the closest to Conan Doyle and yet so much more than that as well. Kudos for a well drawn mystery. And I hope my supposition about Robert Goodman is correct.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Reliable Wife; Author: Robert Goolrick; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I started reading this in July at my 40th class reunion. I finally got the library's copy yesterday and finished it in an evening. Highly, highly recommend. It's a fabulous evocation of the midwest during the time of the barons of industry in the latter 19th century and the contrast between city and rural Wisconsin life is very, very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: So Much for That; Author: Lionel Shriver; Genres: fiction; Review: As someone who has been living with cancer for the past year, I was not sure that I could read, much less finish this book. But I found it compelling reading. I think Lionel Shriver got the varied reactions that people have to cancer just right and the daily slog of what occurs is pitch perfect. Now the ending is somewhat fantastic, but hey, we can dream, can't we? I strongly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Clear (All Clear, #2); Author: Connie Willis; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Along with Laurie King, this is the best I've read this year. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parrot and Olivier in America; Author: Peter Carey; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Did not like it. The writing style is affected and I cared little for the characters. Gave up after a hundred pages and only stuck with it that long because it's nominated for the National Book Award. Go figure.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Bird of the River (Lord Ermenwyr, #3); Author: Kage Baker; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A fun read, and the first Kage Baker novel I've enjoyed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omnitopia: Dawn (Omnitopia, #1); Author: Diane Duane; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Great idea, but conventional phrasing and characterization made it less than it could have been.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crown Conspiracy (The Riyria Revelations, #1); Author: Michael J. Sullivan; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The blurb says it is a return to what made fantasy popular but it's not on the level of a Tolkien or George RR Martin. A nice, escapist read, but was hoping for a bit more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eat, Pray, Love; Author: Elizabeth Gilbert; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: eh. Just too off the wall to be believed, even if it was true. Guess I'm too much of a cynic these days.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2); Author: Patrick Rothfuss; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Boy, this book really fell off in the sex fantasy part. I'm sorry but I skimmed through the crap with Falurian. Talk about adolescent fantasies. I was really let down at that point.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragon's Path (The Dagger and the Coin, #1); Author: Daniel Abraham; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A fabulous read. Highly recommend it to readers of epic fantasy. You will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Daemon Prism (Collegia Magica, #3); Author: Carol Berg; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I can't tell you how disappointed I was with the third book in this series. The first two were so good. But Berg really reverted to her earlier style which I have found very turgid and stereotypical. She debased the tortured hero as much as she possibly could and offered no surcease from his battering for most of the book. She did it to set up the heroine, but that was only the last 10 percent of the book and by that time, I was wanting to throw my kindle across the room. When an author is so unremittingly bleak, and adds no breaks from the nastiness (which is what Tolkien and better authors do), it's very hard to finish. I am sorry I paid good money for this novel. It's really a poor effort by someone whose talent, I thought, was growing. I doubt I will read any more of her output.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand; Author: Helen Simonson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This was a fun, absorbing read. Very droll British humor. I was so entranced, I missed my bus stop on the way home. Quite a recommendation!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Thieves; Author: David Benioff; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I was drawn to this book because the author is one of the producers of the HBO series Game of Thrones. It's far different from GoT in that it is a fictional recreation of his grandfather's survival of the siege of Leningrad during WW2 but the atmosphere is reminiscent of the darkness of GoT. It's a very riveting story. Not exactly enjoyable but still a very, very good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'm as sucked in as I was with the first volume. Lord knows if he will finish before I die. If he doesn't, he should plan on a ghostly visit to haunt him for his procrastination.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirate King (Mary Russell, #11); Author: Laurie R. King; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: A fun read, but not as hair raising as her other Mary Holmes novels. With Downton Abbey's spell in ascendance, it seems to be of the period as well. Recommend it to all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Diviner; Author: Melanie Rawn; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It's an ok read. Not one of her best. But still very entertaining.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hare With Amber Eyes: A Family's Century of Art and Loss; Author: Edmund de Waal; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It's told from a very personal point of view, looking back into history where the broad outlines are better known than the specifics of the Ephrussi family situation. Still the author does a fabulous job of weaving his sources and knowledge into the larger fabric. I had checked it out before Christmas but because of travel did not get started until I returned home, and refused to turn in back into the library, running up some fines, because I really wanted to read it all the way through. It is a gem of a book. I only wish we could have had pictures of some of the netsuke.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The House of Silk; Author: Anthony Horowitz; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: I inhaled this book in a day. It's a well crafted mystery, a bit too much trying to be the voice of Watson, but the action was first rate and the author kept the reader slightly off balance most of the way through, a very Sir Conan Doyle sort of thing to do. I hope this is not his only book in this vein.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Palm Beach Hotel; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: Just came back from a week all inclusive with my partner and 8 month old daughter, had a fantastic 1st holiday but was very disappointed with hotel. Rooms were clean & cleaner came in everyday & gave you fresh towels, was shocked when I went to reception & was told they didn't even have a kettle I could pay to hire, how do they expect people to make babies bottles?? Food was fantastic best I have had at all inclusive. Entertainment didn't start until 11pm which was far to late for young children, was full of hen/stag parties & groups of men & women not many familys, you also had to pay for drinks after 11. Pool was ok but most of it was far too deep for children my partner went in & disappeared as he could not touch the bottom! View from room was of a roof! Got free tickets for waterpark & mundomar was fantastic, we went 3 days out of 7 alot more family friendly there, the hotel also provides free bus service, overall defo wouldn't recommend unless your going with no children.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Olympic Lagoon Resort; City: Ayia Napa Famagusta District; Review: We arrived on Sunday 15/9/2013. We were getting Married in the hotel so were upgraded from a standard room to a family room with a little garden. Room was lovely, bed huge, bathroom could do with updating but apart from that room was lovely & loved having a garden for my little girl to play in. Mini bar was stocked with 2 waters, fanta, coke & 2 cartons of orange on arrival, you can get bottled water from any of the bars & restaurants to take out, don't go after last orders though because they charge you. Hair dryer in room ok if you don't have much hair but would take your own if you have long hair as not very powerful. Buffet restaurant was amazing, staff very friendly & helpful, breakfast had a choice of fruit, nuts, cheeses, bacon & low fat bacon, eggs which you could get pouched, scrambled, boiled or an omelette made, tomatoes, beans, sausages, hash browns or potato croquettes, toast, bread rolls, crusty bread, pancakes, waffles with choc sauce, choc cake, muffins plain or chocolate, biscuits, yougots, choice of juices, 4 different cereals including a chocolate one for children, tea, coffee & hot chocolate, defiantly something for everyone's taste!! Lunch included pizza, chips, salad, meats, 3 x pasta dishes, various different puddings & lots more, packaged sandwiches & salads were available from snack bar. Dinner in the main restaurant had a different theme every night for 14 nights, included was steak & grill night, Italian, cyprian, Mexican. The puddings are amazing & we were so impressed we were having about 5 every night, the carrot cake & chocolate options were lovely. The American dinner was lovely, u don't have to book u can just turn up, there's starters to choose form then about 7 main courses to choose from which included cheeseburger, hotdog & an egg, bacon stacked sandwich, sides included, onion rings, chips & Curley fries, there was about 4 different puddings to choose from, the milkshakes form here are amazing & defiantly worth visiting for even if you don't want any food. The captains deck is a set menu with about 7 courses, the first 2 courses were awful but after that you got chips & lots of different meats, the last course was melon with sugary balls. It's worth going to try but we didn't want to visit again. The Kiki restaurant is a menu where you can choose what you want, I wasn't keen on the starters but the main chicken course with rice was lovely, the chocolate moose pudding was amazing, it was in a chocolate case which you could eat, would defiantly recommend. The entertainment team were amazing, they never stopped, the shows with singing & dancing in were really good. The cocktail list available was amazing for an all inclusive hotel, the strawberry dacari was lovely ( think they could offer an alcohol free one as there was always slush machines empty & kids love them). Weddings We got Married on Friday 20th September at the Olympic Gardens. Amy from; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Dumfries Hotel; City: Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway Scotland; Review: Arrived a little earlier than checkin time & got checked in no problem. Room was clean & spacious with kettle & tea/coffee. Would highly recommend the attached restaurant, we ate tea in there & stayed for breakfast, both were fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Center Parcs Whinfell Forest; City: Penrith Eden District Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We booked a central location 7 Lake Beck, would recommend paying the extra for a central location as alot of the lodges are quite a walk away. On arrival at the lodge it was clean & modern, there was tea/coffee/milk/2 dishwasher tablets/sponge/sachet washing up liquid/1 toilet roll in each toilet/soap/shampoo/shower gel, each was enough until you unpacked but you still need to take your own supplies. The wildlife outside our living room window was fab, there was constantly different kinds of birds, ducks & a visit most days from two Squrils. It was our 1st visit to centre parcs & ive never seen as many bikes, if you have young children i still wouldn't say its a place you can give them much lee-way as every walk we went on there was a centre parcs van or different cars/vans. We ate out at Dexters which was fab, £4.99 for a kids cheese burger & chips & it was enough for an adult, id take your own drinks in as its £2.50 for a reg drink, we ate at hucks which was ok but for the price would rather have had a takeaway, approx £15 per meal, we called at Lakeside inn one day & did think £1.60 for a small fruit shoot was completely taking the mick, so take your own! Had a Chinese takeaway which was really nice, we got the more expensive meal deal it was about £40 for a meal for 2 but served 4 adults & there was even some left over! We used to goto the shop daily for frzh bread & found some things were reasonably priced & some a rip off just like Sainsburys id say! The only activity we booked was the horse riding but we went & booked while we were there, its £15 if you book with the stables but id recommend booking before you go as you can't just turn up & ride, my 4 year old daughter loved it & we were out a full 1/2 hr walking back down into the centre pacs woods. The Swimming pool was amazing & both my 1 year old & 4 year old loved it, we went everyday. Mon-Fri for couple hrs each day, there is 2 outdoor pools, one that goes from the inside & right around & back in & another that you have to go out the doors too, it was freezing running out but the water was bath temperature & more than warm enough even for babies, they had several Jacuzzis, activity pool, kids pool with 2 slides, water feature bit, rapids, wave pool, there was a pool bar aswell, the only thing is looking at the pics before hand i thought you could take the pushchair in so baby could sleep but you can't you have to leave them in a buggy park (has cctv incase ur worried about it been stolen) if you wernt swimming & just sitting by the pool you had to take your shoes off, roll ur pants up & walk through a walkway; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butlin s Skegness Resort; City: Ingoldmells Skegness Lincolnshire England; Review: We stayed in 28 Starfish Court which was a Silver room. Went to our room at 3.40 & card had activated, we had 1 double room & 1 with 2 singles, both rooms had doors which i assumed were cleaning cupboards at 1st then realised they were connected to next doors room by only a key lock at the top of the door! Shortly later we heard a family in it! You could hear every word they said & when their television was on it was like it was in our room, i also had someone very clearly having a wee! Not what we expected at all, went to sleep at night hearing their kids still playing/television on & got woken up by their kids playing (they weren't been noisy just normal noise level but seen as we were more or less in same apartment everything was heard!) the room was basically given a very quick clean of what was on display, the bedside tables weren't moved to hoover, i dropped something & looked behind the dressing table, the dust was disgusting & clearly hasn't been cleaned behind for months. The shower was also dirty & needed a good scrub around the switch & on the shower curtain rail. The rooms were dated, grubby & desperate for an update. The plus side to them- heating great & warmed rooms very quickly, shower was powerful & went hot. First impression of skyline pavilion wasn't good either, went straight to use the toilet, their was someone in cleaning around sinks but it was clear the inside of cubicles hadn't been rubbed down & cleaned for weeks, their was dirty marks & stains on most & the sanitary bins were too high so touched you when you used the loo! (I'm not big either) i followed a lady in who was a bigger size & she had actually moved it out the way! We booked the half board premium meal plan which we thought was great. Breakfast was 5* - choice of a freshly cooked sandwich made in front of you by the chef, then the next food station you just ask the chef for what you would like & they plate it, bacon, sausage, hash browns, mushrooms, black pudding, fried eggs, beans. There is another station serving freshly cooked pancakes/omelettes then a help yourself hot food station with scrambled egg, kippers & some of the above, they also have fresh crusty bread, fruit, yogurts, toast with jam/butter. Drinks- fresh orange/apple/water & about another 2 juice choices then a coffee machine which had hot choc, mocha, latte, cappuccino etc. Evening meal- different choice of dinner each night, we had gammon, pork, beef, chicken & turkey with roasties/boiled potatoes/veg/gravy. Freshly cooked burgers were available each night made in front of you by the chef. They then had another station with things like lasagne, garlic bread, chips, toad in the hole, there was a salad part & always fresh bread. For puddings they had 2 hot options & about 4 dif cakes aswell as mr whippy ice; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sirenis Seaview Country Club; City: Port d es Torrent Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: I’ve given 3 star as in my opinion the food is 2/3* & the cleaning 3*. We were on holiday from the 19th-26th May 2018. Check in was ok, didn’t wait too long, there were no arrival drinks but we later realised you can help yourself at the machines near the reps to apple/orange/pineapple juice & hot drinks. We paid for a Seaview & got allocated a room in Petunia block overlooking the infinity pool which was amazing! The views day & night were beautiful & defiantly 5*. Room was clean on arrival, my daughter was sick during our stay all over the sheets etc so had to goto reception & get clean sheets, I personally think you need a procedure when guests are sick to prevent bugs etc spreading. We were given no bags for dirty sheets, no cleaner came & asked where she had been sick that night or the following day & apparently there’s no spare duvets? So if a guests sick you just change the sheets on the duvet for the next guests?? We went & found a cleaner the next day & asked for a bag which I put all the sheets & dirty duvet in but my daughter had no duvet the rest of the stay! Luckily we had a fleece blanket from the plane. It’s cleaners day off on a Thursday so No clean towels etc & on a Friday they only change the towels & bins, no cleaning or beds made. The Swimming pools are both fab & there’s something for everyone. Main pool has daily entertainment on. Infinity pool is so relaxing & the views are amazing! We got a letter on check in to say you can’t reserve sunbeds before 8am, this is not the case & sunbeds we’re been taken from 6.30am, after 3 days I started putting my towels out for 7am for front row sunbeds... The buffet restaurant is lovely at 8am when it 1st opens but all other times I visited it’s chaos, there’s kids running around everywhere, we always found a table but at times was a struggle, not much room at all between tables. The food was ok, you won’t starve but 50% of the time it was luke warm. I found the layout very strange with 2 meats & gravy at one part then the veg was dotted about randomly. Cheese pasties are amazing! I also loved the mashed potato & ice cream. Personally found the snack bar much better to eat from for dinner, the chicken kebab there was beautiful & one of our favourite meals. We visited the American diner & the Sunset Grill, both were lovely but the American diner was our favourite, hot, tasty & the staff were lovely. The resort on a whole I found very busy & was chaos a lot of the time. The food is average & the cleaning of the pool toilets needs to be reviewed. I personally won’t be returning but enjoyed our week as a family. A holiday is what you make of it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pendeen Hotel; City: Newquay Cornwall England; Review: My wife & I stayed at the Pendeen 2nd-5th June 2012 (room No 11). We found the hotel to be clean , quiet & friendly. We paid a total of £147 for 3x nights which included double a room with en-suite- the price included a full english breakfast. The hotel is a very short walk to Porth Beach but we found it easy to walk almost anywhere in the closer Newquay vicinity. The coastal path is useful for when the tide is in. The Hotel is not at the top-end of the market but is well worth the small budget.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arena House Daplace Collection; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Hotel is in great location near the Coloseum (5mins walk). Room was clean, quiet, cool air con, fridge, kettle, computer/internet, tv, plenty of hot water for showers. Staff are really friendly and helpful so don't be afraid to ask questions. If you have the legs for it you can walk to almost all of the sites and museums from the hotel except the vatican. Alternatively you can take the number 81 bus from outside the Coloseum which will take you further in to town and then on to the Vatican. All in all a nice value for money three day break. The only thing that left me feeling disgruntled (once again) is the over-the-top security checks you have to go through at British airports- i suppose you can't have everything !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyde Park Lane; City: Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Last visited here 16 yrs ago, the place hasn't changed much since then other than the annex across the road. The bungalows are clean & basic but do the job as HPL is a perfect base for the nearby beach & PDC facilities. We didn't use the pool area much as tends to be a bit crowded - why bother when there's a vast expanse of beach within walking distance + wonderful clear seas to swim in. Didn't bother hiring a car as Lanzarote seems to have developed a fantastic bus service. Catch the number 61 bus from PDC to Playa Blanca, takes 50mins & takes you through some good scenery on the way. The price for two adults is 5 euros each way. There's a market held at the new marina area every Wed & Sat Which i would say is more interesting than the Sunday market at Teguise. Most of the bungalows at HPL are semi-detached but if you fancy a bit more seclusion ask for number 130 - its detached. All in all we had a great two weeks - thankyou HPL & Lanzarote !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bungalows Playa Limones; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: My wife and I Stayed at Limones Bungalows end of July thru early August . Bungalows receive regular cleaning and change of bed linen/towels. Pleased overall but suggest management supply microwave ovens and bedroom fans as standard - we had to hire. Staff were friendly and helpful at all times especially in dealing with our request to relocate elsewhere within the complex due to a very noisy and inconsiderate family staying in the bungalow behind ours. Although we mostly enjoyed our stay here we would not return due to the unbearable racket at night emanating from nearby hotel resorts. If you like to enjoy a peaceful evening this place is not for you. Thanks for reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Ekta; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Stayed here 28th Oct for two nights. Upon arrival met with very friendly staff who upgraded us to a suite as it was my wife's birthday. The hotel was clean and decorated to a high standard in what I suppose would be 60's Art Deco with 21st century trimmings. The location is convenient with only a 2 minute walk to the Champs Élysées and metro station (George V). Despite being so close to the Champs Élysées the hotel is very quiet with soundproofed rooms. If like me you don't much appreciate noise disturbance from other guests or the traffic outside then this is the place for you. I slept for 9 straight hours on both nights in a comfortable bed without any disturbance whatsoever - wonderful ! There are tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms and also a fridge and mini bar if you need it. We didn't take the breakfast option as there are so many wonderful places to eat in Paris but the menu and price was reasonable should we had chosen to do so. This hotel is is in a great location for you to explore Paris by an efficient public transport system which ensures that you can get around just about anywhere with relative ease, but do take comfortable walking shoes ! My wife and I were able to enjoy the beauty of Paris all the more knowing that that we could rest in a lovely hotel staffed by lovely people - thank you Hotel Ekta !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Logan; City: Logan Utah; Review: If you need to stay in or close to the Logan area, Super 8 might be a good alternative for you, although it's quite pricy and there is nothing special about the place. Actually, breakfast is included but it was very poor. The bed is really comfy though, and the room is big. If you don't find another alternative or if you just don't care then stay here. If you are looking for something cozy or more valuable, don't stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Virginia Creek Settlement; City: Bridgeport California; Review: Virginia Creek Settlement is a very charming place with different kinds of housing in different price ranges. We stayed in a "tent cabin" which was extremely basic - no electrecity, no water, no toilet - and it was also very cold during the night. BUT it is very cheap and you get what you pay for. If you want to stay more comfortably they have a small motel too. There is a restaurant on site which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the staff is very friendly. If you are driving Tioga Road through the Sierras and Yosemite NP this is a perfect place to stay at and is probably much cheaper than nearby Lee Vining! You definitely get that camping and hiking feeling!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn; City: Hurricane Utah; Review: If you are going to visit Zion NP this is a good and cheap place to stay at. It is just as all other motels out there, nothing special about it at all, but it does not cost a fortune and is just about 30 minutes from the Zion entrance. That is goodf!! Breakfast is included in the price, however, it is just milk and cereals (and white toast bread and jam), so you should probably have something more prepared yourself. Besides that the breakfast was a dissapointment we had a good stay!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lazy Lizard International Hostel; City: Moab Utah; Review: This hostel offers really cheap housing close to Arches NP. We stayed in a cabin, they are really cozy and made off timber. You get that hiking feeling without having to sleep in a tent. Considering the great location it's a surprise how cheap this place was. The only bad thing with the cabin was that it was really hot inside and you could not really have the AC on during the night due to it being very loud. There are showers and toilets on the campground.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Capitol Reef Inn Cafe; City: Torrey Utah; Review: This place might be a bit difficult to find if you are driving with a GPS (follow the signs in to Torrey no matter if your GPS says you should drive towards Bicknell), but our stay at Capitol Reef Inn was very pleasant. We came late in the night but the personnel had prepared everything for us and left our room open so we could check-in anyway. There is also an outdor jacuzzi and the whole place is surrounded by the beautiful red rocks. The rooms are very cozy and roomy, and nicely decorated with Native American inspired things. Breakfast is not included (which is the only bad thing since the rooms are a bit pricy) but there is a restaurant on site which serves a variety of things. There is also a shop on site with lots of cute stuff and souvenirs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Hills Motel; City: Mount Carmel Utah; Review: This privately owned motel lies close to Zion at Mt. Carmel Junction. You take the scenic route 9 that goes through a beautiful part of the park to reach the motel. The rooms are roomy and nicely decorated - not the standard motel-look, but more cozy with flowers and some paintings, and they are clean and quiet. The price is cheap considering the location to Zion, however breakfast is not included. There is a restaurant just beside the motel though, which serves breakfast (although we did not eat breakfast there, only dinner which was ok). There is also a swimming pool on site, which looked nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trail Riders Motel; City: Granby Grand County Colorado; Review: This is a really cute motel about 30 minutes from the Rocky Mountains NP. The rooms are cozy and have nice decoration. There is a quite big bathroom. Everything is clean and there is a tv and free wi-fi. The personell is very friendly and there are lots of places to eat just beside the motel. We had a great stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Spur Motel; City: Lander Wyoming; Review: We had to stay in Lander for one night and found this motel. It's quite pricy since breakfast is not included and there is nothing really special about the place. But the rooms are good, there is tv, wi fi, micro...The staff was very friendly and the motel was quiet. So all in all, it's totally ok for one nigt if you are looking for just somewhere to sleep.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rainbow Canyon Motel; City: Caliente Nevada; Review: If you feel like going to the middle of nowhere, you should drive through Lincoln County in Nevada and visit Caliente, which is the biggest little "hood" there, with apprx. 1200 ppl. This motel is one of the 2 (or 3) places you can stay at, and it is very good. It is cheap, the rooms are clean and nice, the internet connection is fast and there is a nice tv, too. The only bad thing is that there was no breakfast included, however you will find a really nice place (name inclluded sth with iron - just ask, there is no other place there) that serves breakfast cheaply just beside the railroad. All in all, we had a nice stay in charming Caliente!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway; City: Mariposa California; Review: Staying at this hotel is a good option if you are planning to visit Yosemite National Park, however it is quite expensive for relatively little. The room was clean and the bed was very comfy, also the breakfast was OK - but way overpriced. Try to look for alternatives...Also two things may strike you as bad if you stay here: thin walls (we could hear our neighbour showering 5.50 a.m. - not fun), and the internet connection was not the most stable. If you have kids they will probably enjoy the outdoor pool we saw was used very well during our stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Jackson; City: Jackson Jackson Hole Wyoming; Review: One of the better Motel 6 we stayed in, newly renovated rooms with a nice feeling, good bed, clean room, tv, big bathroom. Location is great, Jackson Hole is a nice place in itself and it is also very close to Grand Teton. However, it is freakishly expensive and not worth the money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simple Haven B B; City: Wilson Kansas; Review: This is probably the best B&B ever! Susan and Joe, the friendly couple who runs it, are just a pleasure to meet. They are fun to talk to and really sweet. The B&B itself is extremely beutiful! It is an old house with 5 rooms and each room is so perfectly pretty decorated you want to stay there forever! There are lots of antiques and old pictures which gives the place a taste of home! In front of the house thay have som outside patios, a hammock, swinging chairs, and even a sauna with ligting stars in the roof and a radio inside it! They cook the breakfast themselves which they serve at they time you wish, and belive me - it's goood!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Denver Central Federal Boulevard; City: Denver Colorado; Review: Not much to say about our stay. It was a Motel 6 just as most of them are, however this was deffo just an average place...We just wanted a clean bed close to Denver down town, and that was what we got, but the room was kinda lousy with a really bad tv. And in the morning there were lots of noise outside, probably the cleaners, but that was a bit disturbing..Stay here if you just don't care about anything but a bed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melbourne Short Stay Apartments at SouthbankOne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: The room we got was very clean and nice. We stayed for 9 nights and there was no cleaning of the room which we thought was strange... Since we travelled with a little kid we appreciated having a dishwasher and a washing machine in the room. However - we got very few bags of laundry powder (just 2) and just a few bags of powder to the dishwasher. Considering the cost of staying here we vere surprised that the amenities were so poor and were a bit disappointed. For exemple there was just 3 forks and knives, and not so good knives for cooking. We tried the pool once but it was really cold. We saw others using the gym. The location is great and we loved that we could walk to the CBD, but the road in front of the hotel is really busy with LOTS of traffic both day and night, which disturbed our sleep a bit. The bed is big but unfortunately ours was too soft, that however, is obviously a matter of taste. All in all, its a good location but the hotel is pricy relative to what you get.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seaview Motel and Apartments; City: Apollo Bay Victoria; Review: Our family of 3 stayed for one night while driving the Great ocean road. We can not complain, the room was specious and clean with a big bed and a big bathroom. Parking is just outside and we had no problems to check in. We appreciated the little refridgerator as we had bought breakfast and also the possibility to heat up the mattress in the bed as we were quite cold after the rain. We did not use it, but there was a small outside table where you can eat your brekkie!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seahorse Motel; City: Cowes Phillip Island Victoria; Review: Our family of 3 stayed for one night in a clean and spacious room at the motel. Very close to restaurants and an easy car ride from the Penguin parade and the Nobbies. Easy check in, free wi fi, and there is a small playground and a pool at the area. Breakfast can be ordered at an additional cost, however that is not recommended since it was very poor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warrnambool Holiday Village; City: Warrnambool Victoria; Review: Our family of 3 stayed for one night in a cabin at Warrnambool holiday park as we were driving the Great ocean road. We were very pleased with our cabin, it was clean, specious and had all we needed. Some cooking facilities, a combined kitchen and living room, bathroom, and two nice bedrooms with big double beds. We really appreciated that the bed mattresses could be heated electrically as it was a cold day and the cabin was cold. We would loved to have stayed longer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Otway Gate Motel; City: Colac Victoria; Review: Our family of 3 stayed for one night at this nice motel. Nothing wrong with the room per se, it was clean and specious with a big bed. The bathroom seemed to have been refurbished very recently. We did also appreciate that a baby crib had been put up for our kid. However, to get a higher rating the following should be better: 1) Wi-fi; the connection was very poor and did sometimes not work at all 2) Lights; one of the bedside lamps did not work which made it quite dark in the room 3) Cutlery and plates; since there was a refrigeraor, a water boiler and a toaster in the room we decided to have breakfast at the motel, hence buying it at the supermarket close by, however in the morning we could not find any knifes, glasses or bowls for having cereal. We found it disappointing that all these things were lacking when the other things were there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hibiscus Motel; City: Byron Bay Byron Shire New South Wales; Review: Our family of 3 stayed for 2 nights while visiting Byron Bay. The staff is super friendly and the room was nice and clean. We enjoyed our stay a lot! Hibiscus motel is close to the Main beach, bus station, information center, restaurants and shops. It's a little walk to the supermarket though, but it is not far. We got a very nice baby crib put up for our kid without extra cost and there were both beach towels and beach umbrellas to borrow, which we appreciated a lot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Isles; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: Our family of 3 stayed for 2 nights while visiting Surfers Paradise. You should be aware of that Paradise Isles is located at Chevron Island, about a 15-20 min walk from Surfers Paradise CBD and the beach. But that is not a problem as long as you don't mind walking. Paradise Isles is a bit dated but the staff is very friendly and the apartment was clean and spacious. The kitchen had all we needed and there are patios both in back and front of the apartment. There is also a pool outside which our kid enjoyed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Savoy Crest Hotel Apartments; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Our family of 3 stayed for 2 nights at this hotel. The room was spacious and clean, the staff very helpful. Breakfast was OK. We felt the location was a bit off as we ended up doing quite a few taxi trips to typical tourist places such as The Dubai Mall (including Burj Dubai and The Dubai Fountain) and Dubai Marina. Unfortunately we didn't have time to explore the area closer to the hotel. The upside is that it is close to Dubai Airport. We had an incident with an iPad being left behind in the room on check out. At first, we believed it must have been taken from the room as we never took it out of the room ourselves. We we're quite upset with the staff and management and surely they must have been just as upset. Two weeks or so after we left, the hotel contacted us to inform us that the iPad had been found inside the safety deposit, "stuck and caught on the top inside ceiling ledge of the safe". They even sent a video to show how the iPad got stuck on the ledge - with the magnet in the cover stopping it from falling down. Turns out that we had both been right, the iPad had never been taken out of the room - not by us nor by anyone else. Lesson learned - always check the entire inside of the safe, including the inside ceiling. We we're in Australia at the time but had a stop over in Dubai going back home. The hotel was very helpful in sending a representative to the airport to deliver the iPad so that we could avoid expensive courier mail. All in all, we had a good stay and would recommend staying at this hotel as it offers good value for money. However, if you plan on spending most of your time around the big malls or Dubai Marina you should factor in taxi and/or metro trips when comparing with hotels closer to those points of interest.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Retro 4 Tier Chrome Corner Rack with Wood Shelf Tops; Brand: GloryBear; Review: Great product for my Note 3. Easy to pack, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro 12-Inch Magnetic Knife Tool Bar; Brand: Norpro; Review: It works very well. My only complaint is that I was hoping it was magnetized enough to stick to my fridge. Other than that, it is a much better solution than the knife block I was using that didn't fit my eclectic knife collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D. Charles 300 Thread Count 100% Combed Cotton Sheet Set with Extra Bonus pillowcases (Twin, White); Brand: D. Charles; Review: Editing my review. These are terrible. Not only are they more wrinkly than any sheets I have ever owned but they won't stay on on the bed. I am tugging them down several times a day. I measured before I bought them to make sure they would fit!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Off-White Czech Army Blanket 100% Wool; Brand: LS; Review: Great blanket. Thick and perfect over the foot of my bed to keep my icy feet warm during winter. I am going through a thing where I prefer to sleep with natural fiber bedding, like wool, and this is just what I needed. Yes, it stunk when it arrived but I washed it in my washing machine on gentle with a bit of shampoo and hung it outside overnight to dry and it was fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ideaworks JB6032 Slide Out Storage Tower; Brand: IdeaWorks; Review: This thing is seriously awesome. I have the world's tiniest kitchen matched up with the world's most inefficient cabinets. I ordered two and stacked them. I put all my tall canisters of flour and whatnot in here and I can finally buy and store 5 lbs of flour at one time... It is fairly narrow, so only certain storage containers will fit. It works very well for my needs though.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shoyeido - Square Charcoal (Miyako Sumi) - 48 Piece Box; Brand: Shoyeido Koh Accessories; Review: I like the charcoal, but it is smaller than I need. I have trouble keeping larger resin pieces from rolling off. However, this is a great size for just a short burst of incense, as apposed to filling the whole house like I seem to want to do. I will be ordering the same product in the larger size. My only complaint is that because it is not self-lighting, it can be hard to get it going properly. It usually takes me a few tries.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snoogle Chic Jersey - Snoogle Replacement Cover with Zipper for Easy Use - Teal; Brand: Leachco; Review: Expensive and doesn't hold up to regular washing. I got this to replace the horribly difficult to remove cover that comes on the Snoogle. I have allergies and typically wash my pillowcases weekly in warm water. In spite of not washing this as often as my regular pillowcases, it is already developing holes. I refuse to purchase another at this price, and it means that the Snoogle is unusable to me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Top Collection Small 8.5" H 7" W Guan Yin in Royal Ease Pose on Crescent Moon with Heart Sutra; Brand: Top Collection; Review: So lovely! Larger, and more substantial than I realized. Perfect for my meditation space.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STORi Premium Quality Clear Plastic Makeup Palette and Brush Holder; Brand: STORi; Review: This holds a lot of palettes! I have my mascaras and eyelash curler tucked in there too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YouCopia 06121-31-WHT TeaStand 100+ Tea Bag Organizer, White; Brand: YouCopia; Review: This is one of my favorite splurges so far this year. Several kitchen shelves were devoted to half full boxes of tea. This nicely solved the problem. One box of tea takes up two bins, so it would hold six full boxes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: POWERFUL MOTH TRAPS FOR CLOTHES MOTHS | Odor-free & Natural; Brand: West Bay Retail; Review: I was overrun with clothes moths. I put these anywhere I had items made from animal products because these moths not stop with wool! They were also eat feathers, silk, leather, and other such items if they get a good foothold in the house. Within a month or so the traps were full of dead moths and I'm only seeing the odd moth flying around occasionally. I recently ordered the refills for the traps and they are already doing their job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Brown House (The Visitor's Series #1); Author: Christy Sloat; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Really, Really, Really liked this one! I am very excited about this story. It is well written, exciting and fast-paced. I am looking forward to the continuation of this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hell's Phoenix (The Road To Hell, #2); Author: Gracen Miller; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: I loved this sequel to Pandora's Box! Where Pandora's Box teased and built up tension...Hell's Phoenix satisfies. Lots of surprises in this one...and the ending made me eager for more! Definitely looking forward to book 3!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Many Lives of Avery Snow (The Past Lives, #1); Author: Christy Sloat; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: There were some obvious issues with typos/grammar. But ignoring those, I also had a bit of a problem with the relationship development of Dallas and Avery. It seemed kinda rushed to me. I think another chapter dedicated to their getting to know each other would have really helped me like it a lot more. The story idea was amazing though, and I did laugh a few times. I read the book in a couple of hours from beginning to end, so it did keep my interest. I think it's worth a read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Isolation (Built on Fear, #2); Author: Shandy L. Kurth; Genres: romance; Review: I just finished reading this as I was given an ARC. I really liked this second installment. I found all of the characters interesting, and couldn't wait to see how it turned out for them. Of course, I want more now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On the Right Side of a Line; Author: Shandy L. Kurth; Genres: young-adult; Review: This is the fourth book by this author that I have enjoyed. I read it in two sittings. I'd love for Valen's story to continue!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Demon Spelled; Author: Gracen Miller; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: I was given a copy for an honest review. I very much enjoyed Demon Spelled, and would love to see the story of Erica and her Demons continue. This is definitely an adult book. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with prudish ideas or readers under 18. However, if you have an open mind, enjoy a good love story, and are a little bit...ok maybe a lot kinky, this is the book for you !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lie to Me; Author: Gracen Miller; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: I've read several books by this author and was given this one for an honest review. While not my favorite genre, I enjoyed the story and characters very much. As another reviewer mentioned as well James/Satan was my favorite character and I would have love to hear more about him. The end felt a little rushed but I think it was better than having a cliffhanger and waiting for a sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Teach Us To Pray; Author: Visit Amazon's ChiChi Bismark Page; Review: Pastor Chichi has done well with this book. Her explanations are simple and backed by scripture and yet the book is such a revelatory gem. Great stuff, a must have!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Spirits Of God; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Oyakhilome Page; Review: Good outline of the sevenfold Spirit. This book certainly opened my understanding of the Holy Spirit. I will be buying this book for my family; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Produced by Faith: Enjoy Real Success without Losing Your True Self; Author: Visit Amazon's DeVon Franklin Page; Review: DeVon this book is awesome. Real insight on how to serve God in the work place. I was blessed. Hope you and Meagan write something together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piercing the Darkness; Author: Frank E. Peretti; Review: This book is an amazing, thrilling read and really helps one understand the spiritual realm and it's effects on our day to day lives; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smith Wigglesworth: Apostle Of Faith; Author: Stanley Howard Frodsham; Review: I've always wondered about the great Smith Wigglesworth. This book was an eye opener on faith - simple faith. I am inspired to read and believe the word of God and trust the power of the Holy Spirit. In the middle of reading this book I stopped to buy hard copies for my friends. That's how good it is!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Millionaire Next Door; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas J. Stanley Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Think: Organizing People, Organizing Money; Author: Visit Amazon's Tudor Bismark Page; Review: This is by far Bishop Bismarks best work. It's an incredible and well written piece that deals with past and current political and socio economic issues from a biblical perspective. How do we go back to thinking the way God intended? Well buy this book and begin the journey to discovering this!! Anointed, revelatory and challenging. It will force you to think!!! It deserves 10 stars!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: LE3NO Womens Tailored Long Sleeve Button Down Shirt with Stretch; Brand: LE3NO; Review: If you want to fit well you need to order 2 sizes up. I wear medium and I bought large, which was O.K., but the shirt also shrunk a little after washing it. Otherwise it is a beautiful shirt, seam line is well done, the shirt has no flaws. The material stretches, but it still has a lot of wrinkles after washing, and requires a careful ironing - I expected the spandex will keep the wrinkles away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vintage Wide Hook Elastic Waist Belt Waistband Plus Stretchy Cinch Belt; Brand: Belle Accessories; Review: I bought medium size belt and I wear medium to large clothes. The belt fitted very well, not too tight or too loose. Very happy with the purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BIADANI Women Pearl Button Down Long Sleeve Soft Knit Cardigan Sweater Brown Small; Brand: BIADANI; Review: Beautiful blouse, the color is soft and can be matched to multiple colors. Good quality! I bought 2 sizes up as I like more loose tops and it fits nicely with a length at the middle of the hips. It can be worn separately or with a matching shirt or blouse for colder weather.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoyorule Spring Rose Flower Women Elegant Long Sleeve Chiffon Shirts Blouse; Brand: Yoyorule; Review: I wear between medium and large, and I ordered large, which fitted me very well. This is a very beautiful shirt, the material is like silk, soft to touch, but will need anti static spray as it sticks to your skin. The rose gives it a special feminine look. The seam lines are very well done. The shirt was well packed, came very fast, and I had a complimentary necklace included. I am very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SK Hat shop Winter Ladies Faux Fur Suede Crusher Crushable Foldable Bucket Ski Hat Cap; Brand: SK Hat shop; Review: The hat is stylish and gives you a " retro" look. Very well made, unfortunately does not cover the ears and this size was somewhat large for my head. However I like it and received a lot of compliments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton Inn Sulphur Springs; City: Sulphur Springs Texas; Review: The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating for our late-night arrival. We made reservations from our phone while on the road, through the reservations center. The desk clerk answered all of my questions and said he would handle any others upon checkout. We received a receipt in the morning and my only complaint was that I couldn't determine whether my Honors account was charged or was my American Express.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Mobile East Bay; City: Daphne Alabama; Review: This was a last-minute stop. We had decided to stop as darkness approached and called ahead from the road We were welcomed and helped. The access from the interstate could be "signed" better. Otherwise an excellent stay with first-class service; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn New Orleans St Charles Ave Garden District; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: Off street free parking is a major advantage. The hotel is on the street car line making a trip to the Quarter a fun experience. Two doors down from an excellent Tex-Mex restaurant. I would (and already have) recommended to family and friends.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Childress; City: Childress Texas; Review: The staff was very helpful and accommodating. We asked for suggestions and we were directed to local Tex-Mex restaurant. It was excellent. We would return to that hotel AND that restaurant if we ever returned to the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa South; City: Tulsa Oklahoma; Review: We were pleasantly surprised to enjoy the great service at this very comfortable hotel. The staff was topnotch and saw to our every need. We would definitely stay there again. My wife and several of her classmates from high school had a "mini-reunion".; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forget Paris (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best of The Muppet Show: Peter Sellers / John Cleese / Dudley Moore (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: The Wonderful World of Auto-tainment (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Flight of the Phoenix (1965); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Four Feathers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shop Around the Corner (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nicholas Nickleby (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gods and Generals (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rescuers (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An American in Paris (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet November (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tuck Everlasting (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: America's Sweethearts (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park III (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vertical Limit (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sword in the Stone (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Music Man (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: For Love of the Game (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Someone Like You (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Days of Thunder (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Now (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: That Thing You Do! (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: The Ballad of Little Joe (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forces of Nature (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jungle Book 2 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love in the Afternoon (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Dalloway (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Prelude to a Kiss (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Down With Love (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blue's Clues: Get to Know Joe! (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Guy Thing (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Joseph: King of Dreams (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Johnny English (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bob the Builder: Can We Fix It? (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blue's Clues: Shapes and Colors (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alex and Emma (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CSI: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Man for All Seasons (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jay Jay the Jet Plane: Learning Life's Lessons (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dora the Explorer: Pirate Adventure (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bob the Builder: The Big Game (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An American Tail (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Beauty: Special Edition (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Mouse Detective (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hello (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anastasia (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dora the Explorer: Dora's Map Adventures (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nick Jr. Celebrates Spring (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (Theatrical Widescreen Version) (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best of The Muppet Show: Steve Martin / Carol Burnett / Gilda Radner (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dora the Explorer: Meet Diego! (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Prejudice (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bob the Builder: Tool Power! (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caillou: Caillou's Train Trip and Other Adventures (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady: Special Edition (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dora the Explorer: City of Lost Toys (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CSI: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's New Groove (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Way We Were (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet Man (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The King and I (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bambi: Platinum Edition (1942); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Saint (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Africa (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Fever (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Walk to Remember (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Empire of the Sun (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willow (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales Classics: Josh and the Big Wall! (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harvey (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Private Benjamin (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midway (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Remains of the Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. No (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oliver & Company (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Operation Petticoat (1959); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: October Sky (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Crystal (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of N-I-M-H (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yours (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Touch of Evil (1958); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ben-Hur: Collector's Edition (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fox and the Hound (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where the Red Fern Grows (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet Joe Black (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Dog Skip (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mississippi Burning (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superman: The Movie (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: For Your Eyes Only (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primer (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Message in a Bottle (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The English Patient (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Zhivago (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Little Princess (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fighting Seabees (1944); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rooster Cogburn (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roman Holiday (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the King (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladyhawke (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue's Clues: Blue Takes You to School (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven Years in Tibet (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eight Men Out (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Circle of Friends (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Some Kind of Wonderful (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood (Disney) (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swing Kids (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inherit the Wind (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father Goose (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Miniver (1942); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Horse Whisperer (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Les Miserables (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swiss Family Robinson (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the Iron Mask (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bird on a Wire (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kundun (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Fang (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Far and Away (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rainmaker (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quiz Show (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Days (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Dreams May Come (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Contact (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bob the Builder: The Knights of Fix-a-Lot (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: Lyle the Kindly Viking (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Benny and Joon (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Mom (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aristocats (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Velvet (1944); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ella Enchanted (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man from Snowy River (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memphis Belle (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pillow Talk (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Fine Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ten Commandments (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dirty Dozen (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What About Bob? (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Howards End (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Say Anything (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: That Touch of Mink (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Love Bug (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Licence to Kill (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Always (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Zhivago (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: With Six You Get Eggroll (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Princess (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Brothers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thomas & Friends: It's Great to be an Engine (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Prejudice (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Date (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Because of Winn-Dixie (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baby Boom (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flight of the Navigator (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: War Games (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Right Stuff (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Muppet Show: Season 1 (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Majestic (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Earthsea (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mansfield Park (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Send Me No Flowers (1964); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Fullscreen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memphis Belle (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anne of Green Gables (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Brown (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bewitched (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bride and Prejudice (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Room with a View: Special Edition (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spitfire Grill (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Could Happen to You (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: With Honors (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Forsyte Saga: Series 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Time of the Butterflies (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bandits (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Regarding Henry (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 2013; Brand: ; Review: This is a very good series; I'm looking forward to the last story to be played out on screen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orphan Black: Season 2; Brand: Tatiana Maslany; Review: Inventively fun and brilliantly acted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eureka: Season One; Brand: Colin Ferguson; Review: This is a fun show with a great characters played by a great cast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Short; Brand: Christian Bale; Review: I will admit that my wife and eldest son did not like this movie as they said that it was like watching a documentary. I thought that the movie was amazing! Great story told in an interesting manner with amazing actors that did a fantastic job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Psych: The Eighth and Final Season; Brand: James Roday; Review: My kids and I love Psych! We are very excited about the upcoming TV movie: I cannot wait to catch up with Sean, Gus and the rest of the group.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Calypso Goa; City: Calangute North Goa District Goa; Review: Horrible service, Filthy Swimming pool, Broken Beds, Torn Sheets, No Cleaning, lack of management etc. etc. I could go on. The bottom line is that when we were there, the entire management had been sacked as the owner had changed and the new management had not turned up. Needless to say there were completely disorganized and did not get anything right.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cavala Seaside Resort; City: Baga North Goa District Goa; Review: Great Location, Food and overall atmosphere. The rooms are a little dated and not the best, but the price is also very reasonable. The pool area is also very nice with a lot of shade. There is also a very nice library with a good collection of books. Just dont stay near the restaurant on the days that they have live music (goes on till early morning).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brightland Resort Spa; City: Mahabaleshwar Satara District Maharashtra; Review: All the restaurants except their multicuisine restaurant is shut during the monsoon. Nice resort, but would not go back there with a young child. The good: Nicely Designed Rooms Clean Linen and Towels The Bad: Terrible plumbing : The temperature of the shower kept fluctuating due to variation in pressure of the water. Food Choice is limited: We were on an all meal package and everything on the buffet was extremely spicy (had a lot of difficulty explaining to the F&B Manager that Chilli is not the only spice). We had to order food for our child from the menu. The facilities are terrible: The have a broken Ping Pong table with broken bats and balls. The pool table had only one cue. Overall the place is well designed, but run in a very unprofessional manner (they messed up my booking internally and wanted me to sort it out). The linen is clean but the sofas were badly stained. Most of the "5 star" facilities that they refer to are in a dilapitated and broken state.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Highlands Park; City: Gulmarg Baramulla District Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir; Review: The only reason the hotel is not a 5 is because the entire place needs urgent refurbishment. The service was great, though the food was quite average. The location was away from the main town / marked and was very quite. Transport from the hotel to anywhere can be a problem if you do not have your own car.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pahalgam Hotel; City: Pahalgam Anantnag District Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir; Review: The only reason the hotel does not get a 1 star is because we did not have prior booking. We were given a room with no view, no heating and a terrible mattress. The mattress was just soft foam and I ended up with a terrible back pain. The management claimed to already know about the problem and stated that they had ordered mattresses, but could not understand why I wanted a better mattress during my stay. They acknowledged that they knew about all the problems I was stating, they could not understand why I wanted them resolved during my stay. The heater was not working in my room, though it mysteriously started working as soon as I complained to the management on the second day. They kept insisting that I should not have complained to the "room boy" or front desk, but directly to the management. They do not have a mechanism to record complaints and address them and agreed that it is left to the individual receiving the complaint to handle the same.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dina Hotel; City: Mahabaleshwar Satara District Maharashtra; Review: Ideal for a relaxing break. The location is easy to find and convenient. We were there with small children and there was plenty of space and activities to keep the children occupied. The rooms had been recently renovated and they were comfortable and very clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel; City: Guangzhou Guangdong; Review: Great Location, Rooms, Views, Restaurant, Service. Overall an excellent package. Being from India, I found the price to be reasonable. We had a small child and had room service multiple times and also ate at their restaurant. The food was excellent every time. The only negative is that Taxi's are very difficult to get in the morning and evening.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taj Bentota Resort Spa; City: Bentota Galle District Southern Province; Review: The location is fantastic with all the rooms having a sea view, some have a better view than the others. The higher floors typically have better views. The pool area was very nice and so was the beach connected to the resort. The service was excellent, the food was very average (the indian food was not like anything I have eaten anywhere in India in 40 years) but the staff made a genuine effort to provide good food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Doctor Who: Lost in Time Collection of Rare Episodes, The Patrick Troughton Years 1966-1969; Brand: Patrick Troughton; Review: This collection is a must for true Doctor Who fans and especially those who like Patrick Troughton, the Second Doctor. As has been said in other reviews, so many of the Troughton and Hartnell episodes were either destroyed or lost. So what we have here is a hodgepodge of existing episodes, clips, and even audio tracks. There's really only one full story here and that's "The Moonbase." All four parts exist but episodes #1 & #3 exist as audio tracks only. However all exisiting audio & video are presented here. I admire the BBC for putting out the audio tracks of this gem from Troughton's first year as the Doctor but it's a shame that they didn't utilize more of the exisiting photographs to give it a little bit of extra life. It was annoying listening to a 20 minute audio track with just a single picture of a Cyberman staring back from the TV screen. Along with "The Moonbase," you're getting episodes from "The Faceless Ones," "The Underwater Menace," "The Evil of the Daleks," "The Enemy of the World," "The Abominable Snowman," "The Enemy of the World," "The Web of Fear," "the Wheel in Space," and "The Space Pirates." You're also getting some BBC promotional clips, 10-15 second clips from scattered episodes, images shot off TV screens, and even a 10 minute 8mm documentary called "The Last Dalek," which showed some of the production techniques used to bring the famous metallic menaces to life. By far this is a great DVD for fans and collectors but is of little value to the casual Doctor Who viewer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Invader ZIM: Horrible Holiday Cheer - Volume 3; Brand: Andy Berman; Review: It's easy to see why Nickelodeon cancelled the series if these were the ones produced for airing during the next season. That's not meant to be a harsh statement but it is obvious that these episodes were geared more to adult fans. It has some hilarious moments especially each time Zim screams or laughs maniacally. The animation remains stylish, the stories are still delightfully decadent, and there are plenty of quirky drop-ins. My favorites tended to be all the food-related ones: "Zim Eats Waffles," "Gaz, Taster of Pork," and "The Frycook What Came From All That Space."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - The Mind Robber VHS; Brand: William Hartnell; Review: I was waiting for this one to come out on DVD because I consider "The Mind Robber" to be one of the best Doctor Who stories from the 60's. It is more fantasy than Science-Fiction because the writer, Peter Ling, said he didn't know anything about Sci-Fi when he was contracted to write it. But you wouldn't know it after viewing it. The idea of the Doctor and his companions caught in a world of fiction, where well-known characters such as Gulliver or Rapunzel can only say (more or less) the dialogue that they were given by their authors is certainly intriguing. This one also overcame a few challenges during the recording of the show in clever ways. For one thing Frazer Hines (Jamie) contracted Chicken Pox and had to take an extended leave from the studio. Since the story was already a bit unusual, they worked in a section where another actor would play Jamie for the duration, without affecting the overall storyline. Also, at the last minute, the BBC needed a 5 part serial rather than a 4-part serial, so the entire first episode was concocted to build up to the rest of the story. I was already aware of some of these things but the Special Features cover it in more detail. Watching the features was very enlightening. Since I have seen every classic Doctor Who episode multiple times I very much enjoy watching these DVD's with the Information Text and Commentary turned on. There's a good lineup of commentators from the original series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - The Invasion VHS; Brand: ; Review: I was thrilled when this DVD was released in the U.S. To me it was like watching a brand new Doctor Who story. Even though this went out in VHS in the 1990's, with narration by Nicholas Courtney to make up for the missing episodes, I had never seen this before. I was transfixed. The animation did not detract much from the feel of the show during the Troughton years. Certainly it would have been nice to have seen the original episodes but Cosgrove-Hall did a respectible job maintaining the whole atmosphere of Doctor Who. The DVD extras were a fascinating insight into the animation process and how fandom really keeps the show alive (the piece about the fans who taped the old TV shows). Most of the key actors of this particular serial were still alive 40 years later to be able to discuss their fond memories of the story and that always adds a nice effect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: Two Doctors VHS; Brand: ; Review: "The Two Doctors" is a two-DVD set packed with a lot of extras, which I really enjoyed watching. The adventure itself, complete with its continuity flaws, is a good piece of pulp Sci-Fi in my opinion. You have two alien species conspiring to take over the universe while at the same time double-crossing one another, there are scientific experiments, explosions, time travel, and a variety of outlandish costumes. But this one also reminds us of what was wrong with the Colin Baker years. I happen to like Colin Baker's obnoxious, self-centered portrayal of the Doctor although most fans of the series do not. The storyline moved around a bit too much. First we're on a space station and then we're in Spain and there are extra characters thrown into the mix for no apparent reason other than to be killed. The extras include a large chunk of raw, unaired footage, which I really like to watch because it gives the viewer a glimpse into the way the show was put together. And then there's "A Fix With Sontarans," which was a 7 minute mini-adventure created as part of another BBC TV show for a kid who won a contest. Janet Fielding (Tegan) appears in that and quite frankly it shows me that Doctor Six and Tegan might have made a good team, the way they sparred with each other. I happen to be a Tegan fan, which is also not necessarily the opinion of hardcore Whovians. This DVD is good for fans but may not be a newcomer's best introduction to the show.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - The Web Planet VHS; Brand: ; Review: Well, I am always happy when the BBC gets around to releasing the DVD's of the classic series because it takes so long for these DVD's to come out. What I don't understand is how they pick which ones to release. Part of the problem with the Hartnell and Troughton stories is that many of them are still missing from the BBC archives, so the selections are few. But there are better Hartnell stories out there than this one. I think someone has a soft spot in their heart for the alien of the story -the Zarbi. This is a slow moving story although not as slow as some of Hartnell's earlier ones. But sitting through this one can be a challenge. It feels disjointed at times. Even the extras are rather weak. It is good that some of the players are still around after all this time. Original producer Verity Lambert and William Russell (Ian Chesterton) offer commentary. I wasn't very interested in Russell's 56 minute audio readng. I don't speak Spanish so I had no interest in the Spanish soundtrack version of Episode Six. But as I suggested up top, the quicker these classic shows can be released the better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - The Mark of the Rani VHS; Brand: William Hartnell; Review: In most Doctor Who fandom quarters, Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor is revered as the least favorite incarnation of the time traveling Gallifreyan. I am not of that opinion. His obnoxious, demeaning attitude reminds the viewer that the Doctor is not human and as such will not have human characteristics. I was waiting for this one to come out for a long time. It was top on my list of Colin Baker stories to get on DVD and I picked it up on the day it was released (although I am reviewing it a year later). The idea of yet another renegade Time Lord like the Rani skirting around the Universe appeals to me. Kate O'Mara makes the role her own. And to top it all off, she teams up (reluctantly) with the Master. So now the Doctor has two enemies to fight and this one is in a 19th Century setting. The Historical Whos always look good. I love the Sixth Doctor's incredulous reaction to seeing the Rani for the first time while he's strapped to an operating table. For some reason that scene always makes me laugh. Then there is the final scene when the Doctor and Peri disappear into the vast unknown. "What do you do in there?" Doctor: "Argue...mainly." What a kick. The extras aren't extraordinary on this DVD but they're still enjoyable, particularly the "Making of" documentary. I also enjoy the Then and Now location pieces that find their way onto these DVD's like in this case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: Survival; Brand: Sylvester McCoy; Review: As is well known, this was the last story from the classic series. Let's face it, it is not one the better stories from the classic series' 26-year run but it definitely dropped hints that the show was heading toward a more darker, mysterious direction. Some of that darker mystery is evident in the 21st Century series revival. What I really liked about this 2-DVD set were the extras. Sure, deleted and extended scenes are fun but usually the story still holds up without those scenes. What I liked about those extras were the captions which described how the scene might have been used and how it was edited. Normally they just show the deleted or extended scenes and leave it at that. There was a two-part "Making of..." documentary which I found to be quite fascinating. I truly enjoyed the documentary about the circumstances building up to the show's cancellation and the discussion about the proposed 27th season that never aired. The writers discussed their script ideas using illustrations depicting what might have been. And although it was a bit odd seeing it in this fashion, it was a treat to see the late Anthony Ainley in his full Master regalia in the 1997 Terrance Dicks scripted continuity scenes from a video game. It probably would have made more sense if you were playing the game. Still it shows Anthony Ainley never lost his touch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: Robot 1974 1963; Brand: William Hartnell; Review: This wasn't a bad start to the Tom Baker era but I wouldn't put it up there in my Top 10 favorite Tom Baker stories. Baker's quirky humor is evident right off the bat and his chemistry with Elisabeth Sladen is already working. This pairing has always been a favorite Doctor-Companion team. But the story is still a King Kong wanna be and yet another UNIT story. What I like about this DVD are the features including the documentary about Baker's introduction as well as the development of the opening theme credits. The release of this DVD nearly completes the release of Baker's first season. I'm still waiting for "Revenge of the Cybermen" to complete it. Hopefully someday soon....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - Destiny of the Daleks VHS; Brand: Tom Baker; Review: When Davros was introduced in Doctor Who during "Genesis of the Daleks," I assumed that this would be the only time we ever saw him. But a few short years later, Davros returned after thousands of years in limbo in "Destiny of the Daleks." I like this one because the Daleks are fighting another robot race called the Movellans, although we don't learn that right away. The concept of two totally logical species trying to outdo each other is still a classic. One of the things I like about this is seeing the justapositions between the Doctor and Davros and how they approach the final solution. Quite frankly I was always disappointed that the Movellans never returned to the series. This is an important story in that it was the one in which (for better or for worse), Davros became a permanent fixture in the classic series. It was Romana #2's first story and the start of one of the best Doctor-Companion teams in the series' history. My favorite part about this DVD are the extras with the Prime Computer ads that Tom Baker and Lalla Ward recorded during the late '70's. I knew they did them but had never seen them and it was a great treat for me. The Terry Nation tribute was a fascinating trek through Dalek history during the '60's and '70's. This is released as part of a Davros box set, but I already owned all the Davros stories so I didn't need the box set. But in my opinion, the BBC saved the best for last.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - Timelash anglais; Brand: ; Review: Longtime Doctor Who fans rate this story in the bottom ten but I would put it a bit higher than that. The story has some flaws and continuity issues but I always liked the concept. I also thought it was fun to see H.G. Wells travel along with the Doctor for a story. But the overall DVD is just average. The story is average and the extras are average. There is a documentary about the making of the story featuring interviews with Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Paul Darrow, and Eric Saward. And all four of them share bad memories about working with a bad script...as if we need to be reminded. There are photos from the production but there is nothing else very extraordinary. There are no extended scenes, no deleted scenes, and no CGI options. It is just average overall but fans will want to have it in your collection.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - The Time Meddler VHS; Brand: ; Review: To me the William Hartnell stories from the Doctor Who videography are an acquired taste. By today's standards many of them a slow moving and a challenge to watch. But "The Time Meddler" is one of the few existing Hartnell era stories that I actually enjoy. The story is interesting, the black & white film enhances the cheesy sets, the Monk is a great nemesis for the Doctor, and Hartnell is at his most playful when he interacts with the Monk. The extras aren't anything exciting though. The Hartnell comic books history is fascinating and the tributes to the late Verity Lambert, first producer of the series, are fine. The missing scene deleted by overseas sensors was not worth the wait. It was audio only and you get thirteen seconds of the sound of screaming and grunting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - Four to Doomsday VHS; Brand: Peter Davison; Review: Like most classic Doctor Who stories I have seen them all about a dozen times. "Four to Doomsday" is never one that I bring up in conversations about Doctor Who. Regardless of that, each time another DVD comes out from the classic era I scarf it up. The one thing I liked about this story was that the special effects were a bit above par for the classic series and the sets were awesome. On the one hand the story is typical Who fodder as it it focuses on a self-centered, patronizing, egotistical frogman called "Monarch" who thinks he's God and wants to take over the earth and turn everyone into obedient androids while harvesting earth's minerals for his own evil existence. It is ingenious in that Monarch has been taking round trips around the universe for eons, snatching up representatives of the human race every few thousand years in the hopes of transplanting them back on earth under his watchful eye. The Doctor, of course, sees through all of this and saves the day. The story is important in that not only is it Peter Davison's first taped show (it was broadcast second) but it plants the seeds for the Davison era with his interaction with his companions and elements of action. Where the DVD falls down is with the extras. Since I have seen all these stories many times I look forward to the extras. The extras include about a half-hour of raw video from Davison's first day of shooting, which got a bit redundant, a contempory TV interview with Davison in which he spends more time talking about his role on "All Creatures Great and Small" than as the Doctor, and a collection of promotional photographs. But since 2-Entertain is getting these things out more quickly than Warner Brothers did, they may be spending less time producing the extras. As a longtime fan of the classic series this is still another fine addition to my collection.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - The Rescue/The Romans VHS; Brand: William Hartnell; Review: This is a nice double-DVD set to own. You get two stories for a reasonable price and a look into the world of Doctor Who during the black and white '60's. A lot of reviewers seem to like "The Romans" over "The Rescue." For me it is the other way around. "The Rescue" is a two-parter mainly designed to bring Vicki into the series. But the sets utilized were fabulous and believable for an all in-studio recording. The extras on the first DVD are almost nothing. You get a halfway decent behind the scenes documentary and a photo album. The PDF of the set designs shows just how much thought went into creating this one. "The Romans" is an amusing historical piece that is well directed and blocked. The Doctor and Vicki are never supposed to run into Barbara and Ian and that is handled admirably. The story never did much for me as it is a predictable romp that is entrenched in the cliches and imagery of Nero's Rome. I happen to like the extras more than the story on this second DVD. The behind the scenes documentary takes a wider look at the BBC's portrayal of Ancient Rome as a whole. There is also a wonderful tribite to writer Dennis Spooner and a fun piece about the Who women of the 1960's. Even the obligatory "Blue Peter" feature about the way Ancient Romans ate their meals is fascinating to watch. This is not a bad set for the price but it is really for true Who fans only.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: Frontios; Brand: Peter Davison; Review: I always sort of liked this story but I hadn't watched it in about 25 years until I bought this DVD. The story itself is an adequate example of good TV sci-fi and the in-studio sets for this are actually quite well done. But as I found out in the extras, it was a rush job that was completed in about four days. And as I watched it again I could tell that was the case. However part of the charm of the old series was the cheesey special effects and bug-eyed (literally) monsters where the actors who wore the costumes could not manuever very well. But Janet Fielding in that short black skirt....gr-rowll. There are plenty of "oops" scenes in this one due to the rush job. (Spoiler) Even before I knew it was done in four days, I never understood why Turlough seemed to lean over to the rover at the end which resulted in the downfall of one of the characters. Now I know why. They needed it to make that scene happen. Most of the better Peter Davison stories have been released on DVD as of 2011 so now all that's left are the also rans like this one. But for fans of the classic series, it's thoroughly enoyable. If you are a fan of the new series...put this very low on the list of stories you should watch to introduce yourself to the classic series. The extras are rather scant on the DVD. There's a "making of" documentary which I have already referred to, photo archives, and a few extended/deleted scenes. One of the deleted scenes gave a little back story about why the Fifth Doctor would occasionally wear glasses so that was fun. I am a collector of the classic series DVD's so I bought it to help fill out my collection. But there are plenty of other stories to buy if you have never bought one so that you don't feel like you have wasted your money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - Paradise Towers VHS; Brand: William Hartnell; Review: This story does not deserve the bad reputation it has received over the years. Some consider this to be one of the worst stories of the classic series. I happen to think this is good sci-fi. To me sci-fi reflects the way the characters are impacted by the science and the environment around them. Here we have an odd batch of people who by happenstance ended up living in the great Paradise Towers. But something went terribly wrong and as a result these scattered subgroups formed. We have the Kangs, the Rezzies, and the Caretakers who continue to perform their routines even as this great residential achievement falls by the wayside. The special effects are not really needed here although I think the Cleaners work well for the time period. The Kangs have developed their own language. The Rezzies have taken up cannibalism with a cup of tea. And the Caretakers continue to live by the rule book. But what else are they supposed to do because this is the way they have lived for years. One good thing about this story is that Mel doesn't scream quite as often as earlier stories. So that is a relief. I was a bit disappointed that neither Sylvester McCoy or Bonnie Langford were involved with the DVD commentary. Maybe even they believe this to be some of their worst work. The extras include some extended scenes and a behind the scenes documentary. There is also a short documentary about the female companions of the 80's.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who - Nightmare of Eden VHS; Brand: William Hartnell; Review: This has a reputation among Doctor Who fans as one of the worst stories from the classic years but I for one think it is one of the best. It mixes a decent dose of Sci-Fi, and intriguing story concept and a moral message of "don't do drugs." It has a little humor thanks to Douglas Adams' script editing contributions and while the special effects and the monsters are typically cheesy, setting it on a spaceship made it much more palatable. The extras on this DVD are nothing special, which is why I did not give this 5 stars. One of the things I love about buying the classic DVD's is watching the extras. There were a couple pieces on the cheesy effects and the storyline. I really did not care for the fan discussion piece. Tom Baker is not involved with the commentary but Lalla Ward is. But I only watch the extras right after I buy it and usually never again. This is one of the previously unreleased DVD's I have been waiting for so I am pleased that it has finally come out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror; Brand: William Hartnell; Review: I am glad that 2-Entertain has taken to animating a few classic Doctor Who stories because it allows fans of the classic series to still enjoy the stories from the past. As most classic Doctor Who fans know the BBC wiped many of the the stories from the Hartnell-Troughton years to save money. All of the audio exists thanks to fans who would plop their cassette recorders in front of the TV each week to to capture the original shows as they aired in the 1960's. The BBC did not have the same marketing attitude of US TV producers who kept a lot of old TV shows that some of us would like to forget. But it allowed these shows to continue on in syndication for years (and years and years). The animation here is pretty basic and I think it is done in such a way to reflect the original version in its original concept. The story is more of an historical drama rather than Sci-Fi. Granted I would prefer if the original 'live' performances still existed but this is a fine substitution. The DVD includes a "making of" documentary like the others. But we are talking about stories that are about a half-century old so, sadly, many of the original actors and crew behind this story have passed away. So instead of their input you get input from people who are knowledgeable about the inner workings of the BBC from an intelligent point of view rather than hands on. I am a collector of these DVD's so this is a great addition to my collection. But for the average person this might be a little slow to watch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: The Web of Fear; Brand: Patrick Troughton; Review: I enjoy this DVD because not only does it allow us to see a story that hasn't been seen in over 4 decades, but they do not animate the missing story. This is not a criticism of the animated DVD's that have come out over the last couple years to allow us to see the lost episodes. But I much prefer the tele-snaps being used to fill the void. It just seems to be more true to the original missing story. This s a fabulous Second Doctor story with a great Sci-Fi theme. The Yeti look lame but that was the way they did things on the classic series since they had thin budgets. This one introduces us to the Brigadier but it is too bad that Part 3 (where he makes his entrance) is the only missing story. Yet it is great to see him in the surviving stories. Still, his character makes an impact and it is easy to see why he was brought back during the 1970's. A pretty vanilla DVD but it is all about the stories right? For we Doctor Who fans this is an amazing DVD to have in our collection.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace; Brand: Patrick Troughton; Review: I bought the DVD because it includes the long lost Episode 2 that was recovered in 2011. Episode 3 had been recovered years earlier and I had seen it. The best part of the this DVD was watching Episodes 2 and 3. It is a shame that over 100 episodes of 1060's Doctor Who remain missing or lost. So when one is recovered it is like finding a pot of gold for Whovians like me. So it goes without saying that I loved watching Episodes 2 AND 3. The rest of the DVD uses photo snapshots from the original broadcasts with the original audio thanks to UK Who fans of the 1960's. The thing about the photo snaps is that they could do much more with them to make them at least a little more interesting. And they do not do that here. Whats's wrong with occasional pan or zoom on the photo snaps? It would make it more alive. And there are a couple of "censored" clips out there that could have been integrated into the snapshots. Yes, they show them in the DVD extras but why not includes them in the body of the DVD? I thought one of the extras was odd. There was a piece that included Doctor #5 and his companions reminiscing about working for the BBC in the 1980's. While it was entirely interesting I did not see this as having any relevance to the DVD at hand. This might have been a better extra on one of Peter Davison's DVDs. But generally, for a Who fan like me it is exciting to have 2 of the 4 episodes of this story and they have been cleaned up nicely to make it more watchable. I have the complete run of the available DVDs if the classic series that I started buying in 2000. My DVD shelf is full. For obsessed fans like me this DVD is a must! For casual fans - you might skip it and go with one of the completed stories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dwarf: Series X; Brand: Various; Review: The cast members are 20 years older than they were when the show first aired but their interaction is still great and the humor is also fun. This brought back some of the energy of the earlier episodes and resulted in a few laughs. Red Dwarf fans are going to buy this one I expect but those who have not seen the show should not be confused about what's going on. I do miss Holly though and even Kochanski. Still the core four are here and just as amusing as the original.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: The Queens of Comedy (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Mr. 3000 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Hunter Moon (Moon series Book 4) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jeanette Battista Page; Review: Another great Moon Series book. I love Jeanette's books and they are so fun to read. Don't want to put it down until you know what is going to happen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox Hunt (Moon series Book 5) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jeanette Battista Page; Review: Excellent book. This is such a great series. I had a hard time stopping for the night. I wanted to know exactly what was going to happen next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inferno (#2 Destroyers Series) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Holly Hook Page; Review: Another great Holly Hook book!! I loved this book! It was so unexpected. I never expected what would happen from one moment to the next. It was a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After Midnight: A Shadow Demons Novella - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sarra Cannon Page; Review: Another amazing book by Sarra!! I love that she wrote this book. It just adds so much more dimension to the Peachville Demons series. I really hope that she adds more to this story and gives us more about Allison and John.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sorrow's Gift (Eternal Sorrows Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sarra Cannon Page; Review: Wow, Sarra, this book is so amazing. I had to read it twice before I could review it. I absolutely love it. I think it is definitely your best yet. I just can't wait to see what you write next. Anyone who hasn't read Sarra Cannon needs to do so ASAP!!! This woman is an amazing author. I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Life With No Regrets (Fairhope Book 5) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sarra Cannon Page; Review: I received a ARC of this book for an honest review. I love Sarra Cannon. She is an amazing story teller. She sucks you right into a book and holds your attention. This book is amazing and a must read. It is a tear jerker and has some very important messages. This is part of a series, but can be read separately.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forgotten Darkness (The Shadow Demons Saga Book 8) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sarra Cannon Page; Review: I received an ARC of this book for an honest review. This book is amazing! This is Sarra's best book yet. This book keeps you guessin all the way through. I love the way Sarra pulls you into a story and makes you feel what is going on in the story. I love this book and can't wait for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Team Mom (Finding Love Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Delaney Cameron Page; Review: This is a cute, clean, funny story. I enjoyed the clean romantic perspective for once. It didn't have to be filled with sex.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Olympus Noise Cancelling Microphone; Brand: Olympus; Review: Very surprising quality for the cost. I recommend buying an extension cable if you will be using the mic for interviews.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockit Headphone/Microphone Splitter; Brand: Makers4Good; Review: Works perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cobra Electronics SPX 7800BT Maximum Performance Radar/Laser/Camera Detector; Brand: Cobra; Review: Update review after several road trips: After using this on several road trips, I've been able to better figure out the real versus fake alerts. Let's be straight - cops with lasers will get you. But on my last 300 mile road trip, this unit gave me about a 1/2 mile warning on 3 KA band traps, possibly saving me from tickets. The app is still close to worthless (especially compared to Escort's app), but the unit is good paired with the Waze app. I've upgraded my review to 4 stars. Original review: I just finished a 600 mile round trip drive with this unit a day after receiving it. I don't have much experience with radar detectors, but I did/do have a realistic understanding of what they do. Let's face it. If you're hit with a laser, you're done. But what I hoped was that the Cobra app would help address that. The unit itself is small, and I really enjoyed the screen shape and size. I used the MirrorMount bracket and rear view mirror power tap cable. Installation was relatively quick and easy. Note that I have not yet played with the 7800BT's settings in order to address false alarms. It showed - there were many false alarms, but I honestly expected that. During my drive, I used the Cobra iRadar app, the Escort app (free version), and the Waze app on an iPhone 4. By the end of my trip, I found myself mostly using Waze because the social updates were fantastic - weather, police, and other alerts were extremely helpful, especially thought an icy weather event in Michigan. Since I had both the Cobra and Escort apps running, I received radar notifications from the Cobra app, and user-identified police location notifications from the Escort app. By the end of the trip, this seemed to be the best setup - Waze as my open app, and Cobra and Escort running in the background with notifications to confirm the Waze data. I was really hoping to see big things from the Cobra app, because the only real way to identify laser is by having someone in front of you see and confirm it first. It was obvious that the Cobra detector/app user base is small. After 600 miles, I only had three notifications from other Cobra users, and this was on I-75 through Michigan and Ohio in mostly heavy Thanksgiving day traffic. I expected more. I received many more user notifications from the Escort app and Waze. I chose the Cobra because the price point was much more digestible than the Escort counterparts, and Bluetooth is also built into the unit. I think my setup as described above will work for future trips. However, if you are hoping that the Cobra iRadar app will help fill in the gaps that limit a traditional radar detector, you might be disappointed unless you have a larger user base in your area. I suggest that you download the iRadar app before you buy, then consider your results. My three stars are based more; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aduro U-Grip Tablet Stand Holder Adjustable Multi-Angle Universal Desk Mount Compatible with iPad and All Tablets (Black/Red); Brand: Aduro; Review: Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse, 800 / 1200 /1600DPI, 5 Buttons - Black; Brand: Anker; Review: I've had the Anker for over a month now. Before, both my wrist and elbow were in constant pain. I spend the majority of the work day in front of a computer, and I thought my use of a standard mouse was causing the pain. I'm guessing that was right, because the pain slowly subsided over the past month, and now I'm pain free with the same amount of computer use. I'm very pleased with this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: HP Officejet 6000 Color Inkjet Printer (CB051A#B1H); Brand: HP; Review: This story has a bad beginning but a happy ending! The HP6000 didn't work despite the hour-long efforts of a HP tech expert. It must have been defective and I returned it. I then got the 8000, which is a little bigger and does double-sided printing, which the 6000 does not. I like that as I am against waste! I also love the wireless feature. I use two computers. We hooked one up regularly and the other wirelessly. They both work perfectly. I have only one complaint and it applies to both models. There is just one paper feed--unless you buy a 2nd. My old Canon Pixma would feed from the top and from the paper tray. I liked this as I could put fresh paper in one and used-on-one-side paper in the other. Actually, I also wish it were quieter when it starts up. It sounds like a 300 lb. man getting out of a creaky iron bed! It does print quickly, though--at least the 8000 does. A little word of warning. Find the serial # when you install it as you will need it when you have to call HP.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic KX-TG4743B DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Answering System, Black, 3 Handsets (Discontinued By Manufacturer); Brand: Panasonic; Review: After putting up with dreadful phones by Motorola for 4 years, I did thorough research before buying this one. I read numerous reviews. Then I compared the features under Specifications and made a list of the ones I thought would be important to me. Price was not one of them.. My daughter recommended Panasonic for their reliability and I had a similar bias. So I really just checked out all the Panasonic phones. These were the features important to me; 1. The cost of batteries. This is because I had to spend $15-18 for each Motorola battery and I was replacing them every 9 mos. or so. These Panasonics use Rechargeable AAA batteries. These are still specialized and cost more than ordinary AAA batteries but not $15! I haven't had the phones long enough to comment on how long they last. 2. Sound Quality. Some people complained about that on their phones and it was important to me because some friends call me on their cell phones and have somewhat nasal voices. I basically find these satisfactory. I'd give them an A-. I think it is the DECT 6 technology that accounts for the high quality. You can also BOOST the quality if you're in an area with interference. 3. I wanted the biggest possible phonebook. This takes 70 numbers. Some of the other Panasonics accept only 50, which I find to be too few as you can have to enter some people 3 times--home, work and cell, and maybe vacation home. I don't know why cordless phones can't do what cell phones do with their phone books. This is my one complaint. A good thing though--when you enter a phone number in one phone it is automatically entered in all of them! 4. The handsets and base are backlit and have BIG numbers. Awesome! 5. There are speaker phone features on all handsets and the handset can stand up on their own. My Motorolas didn't and this allows you to write while you talk. 6. There is spoken (as well as written) Caller ID. I thought this would be great but it turns out I can't understand the name. This is because it is a digitized voice. I am sticking with it for now on the theory I will learn to adapt, like you learn to understand a small child with practice. If I don't, I can turn it off. 7. It has 4-way conferencing on this model. 8. You can silence the ring on any or all phones between certain hours--for sleep or naps, etc.. 9. Caller ID is stored in memory so you can find out who called and call back later. Basic, I guess. 10. Phones stay on for 2 hours during an outage. 11. Call Waiting actually works. You just hit the Flash button. It never worked on my Motorolas! Some other incidental features; volume can be controlled on each handset; each phone has a nice big flashing message light. All other usual features exist. I had to set the date & time manually. It kept deferring; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coupon Organizer (RED); Brand: Regal; Review: I have 2 of these because I find them very handy. I hate things loose in my pocketbook so I use these for coupons and anything else that fits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E-Z Ink Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for New Generation HP 564XL CN684WN (2 Black); Brand: E-Z Ink; Review: Just what I needed and at 3/4 the price I was paying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laneco Handheld Electric Pencil Sharpener, Adapters or Battery Operated, Heavy Duty, Including Replacement Blades, Great for Classroom, Office, School,; Brand: Laneco; Review: It seems to be a good little sharpener though I haven't used it much yet. I got it because it can handle 2 or 3 size pencils.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MobileVision Bamboo Desktop File Folder Organizer and Paper Tray, 5 Slots; Brand: MobileVision; Review: It is quite lovely, the color and design. I'll have to use it for awhile to see if it is a good way to keep important folders. Thank you for your interest!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STERILITE 17511712 6 Quart Clearview Latch Storage Container With Plum Handles; Brand: STERILITE; Review: Nice. Clear; handy size; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Castaway Resort Koh Lipe; City: Ko Lipe Satun Province; Review: this is my 2nd trip to koh lipe and also the 2nd time stayed in castaway, both trip i also book for a stay for 3 nights. During the stay, i did enjoy much with the room arrangement, this time we stayed at the front row bungalow. Enjoy sitting at the hammock , listening to the wave, watching my gal enjoying the sand play. The staff are friendly and nice, the food is well presentable and taste good. The hotel located at sunrise beach, quiet and clean ambiance, and take 5 minutes to walk to the walking street. My family have a great time here and definitely we will come back again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beacon Hotel; City: Xitun Taichung; Review: We did stayed in this hotel during my last taiwan trip. the location of this hotel is good, just in front of the Fengjia Night Market, one step out, can see mcdonald at the right hand side. the night market is open till very late, and there is still lots of shopper walking around, is happening. The breakfast is included and lots of choices. Overall the hotel is good, definitely will return again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swiss Garden Resort Residences Kuantan; City: Kuantan Kuantan District Pahang; Review: We did booked for the 3D2N family suite during this ramadhan month. We found the room is quite clean and well maintain, the suite we get is facing swimming pool have a slightly sea view. The pool was nice and my daughter love it so much becoz have few different level of water slide. For the level carpark, i feel this concept is really good, coz we can park directly at the same level with the family suite, is really convenience for the oldies and moving of luggage. Definitely will go back again ...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sailor s Rest; City: Janda Baik Bentong Pahang; Review: We book 2D1N for experienced the our 1st glamping. The tent is super big which can allow to put in the single bed for every guest. We stayed at tent which near to the river, the river water is clear at the early morning , can see some fishes swimming in, but the water is cold all the time. There is lots of fruits planted in the resort, can pick and pluck to eat anytime. The BBQ dinner is great , and the breakfast too. Overall is ok, worth to pay a visit. Definitely we will be back again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang; City: Batu Ferringhi Penang Island Penang; Review: The room is very clean and tidy and with sea view scene is perfect. My daughter enjoy the stay with the daily program which organised by the hotel. The breakfast is excellent with variety of foods to choose. We really enjoy the stay at Hilton.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riverside Majestic Hotel Astana Wing; City: Kuching Sarawak; Review: I was travel to kuching a 3D2N business trip and choosen this hotel as my accomodation. The hotel room is new , big and clean eventhough i only selected superior room and the king size bed was so comfortable. The hotel breakfast is nice and variety of food to choose too! I like the room socket which contain the usb charging , convenience for those travelers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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