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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Rock Hudson: His Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Rock Hudson Page; Review: I just finished this book!! I recently have become a fan of movies made from "Old Hollywood" and like with Esther Williams, I started on my Rock Hudson collection. I started buying his movies and have loved them! And also like with Esther Williams, I wanted to see if there was a biography. Read it in just 2 days!! I am so blown away!! In a good way, in a very shocked way, in a very sad way. It just goes to show you what a BRILLIANT actor Rock Hudson was when you read about his personal life. There are so many interesting & wonderful things that stand out about his personality, his life and his career in this book. I think the thing that really stands out the most to me is his generosity. I was blown away by it. I highly recommend this book but be prepared, you'll learn quite a lot, in detail, about the man who had become the actor known as Rock Hudson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Come September; Author: Rock Ddmc 22641 Hudson; Review: I realize that Rock Hudson fans usually tend to favor the Hudson/Day films, heck, I LOVE them, too. But this one, there's just something about it that makes it different than the others and makes it stand out for me. This is my favorite of all his movies. Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida are positively sensational on screen together. I have to say that this is the most handsome I've ever seen him look and the most beautiful I've ever seen her look. And with the location of Italy, it just adds so much. And now that I've finished reading Rock Hudson's biography, it goes to show you just how brilliant & gifted of an actor he was! He has amazing screen presence in each of his films! I highly recommend this one. I'm really glad to have gotten this from Amazon! From growing up in the `80's, I've never seen these movies before or even gotten into watching movies from this era but wow, they just don't make them like this anymore. And by that I mean movies and their stars. I hope Hollywood can somehow bring back the glamor, elegance, sophistication, style & grace that the stars of the `50's and early '60's had. What an example they could then set for this current generation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Film-Star Portraits of the Fifties: 163 Glamor Photos; Author: Visit Amazon's John Kobal Page; Review: First I must give major props to Amazon! I ordered this book and it arrived damaged. Then I notified Amazon and they over-nighted a replacement to me!! Amazon ROCKS!! As for this book, there are so many incredibly beautiful pictures of so many incredible beautiful true Old Hollywood stars! They just don't make stars like this anymore. Oh how I wish the elegance, class, style, grace & sophistication loaded in this book, from cover to cover, would somehow make its way to current Hollywood. What a shame. They only nit-picky thing I have with the book is that it only has 1 picture of many of the stars, though a few of the stars get a couple extra. Only 1 picture of Esther Williams, after all of those beautiful MGM movies? Really? Well, on the flip side, was very happy to see that Rock Hudson has 3 in here. And I have to say that Im shocked that there are no pictures of Gene Kelly featured at all. I highly recommend this book to any Old Hollywood lover and as always, I highly recommend Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Idol, Rock Hudson: The True Story of an American Film Hero; Author: Jack Vitek; Review: This was such a beautifully written biography on Rock Hudson. Though since I read his autobiography Rock Hudson: His Story, there are definitely a few inconsistencies between both books. One of them in particular is the accounts of Elizabeth Taylor. I had a very different impression of her accounts after Rock Hudson's death from his autobiography to where in this one; it just puts a much different perspective. Not sure what to believe after reading both books but I will say this, this man should not be remembered for how & when he died and the circus that was created. He should be remembered for his complete & total professionalism whenever on set, for his generosity, for all the love he brought to his relationships and for all his wonderful movies. May many more people read these biographies and learn about the man who became Rock Hudson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost (and Found) in Space; Author: Visit Amazon's Angela Cartwright Page; Review: This memoir in photographs is absolutely FANTASTIC!! I'm a big fan of this show & of the actors in it and there are so many photos I've never ever seen before!! And as turn every page, it's exciting to know that Penny & Will were the ones that put this together! I found out about it because I follow them on Facebook and I'm so happy they worked on this together for all of us Lost In Space fans. I highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Twin Palms Guest House; City: Weymouth Dorset England; Review: Stayed for just one night, it was clean and comfortable. A clean room with en suite, we had a good nights sleep for a reasonable price what more can you ask for. The place was clean, we did not have breakfast as we only wanted the room for a night to visit family. We will stay again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre San Giuliano; City: Mestre Veneto; Review: We stayed here for one night before we embarked on a cruise. This hotel had everything we needed it was clean, comfortable and the staff were all great. It made a lovely location to explore from. The breakfast was more than adequate. We would recommend to anyone wishing to explore Venice or just as a stop over; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Campanile Calais; City: Calais Pas de Calais Hauts de France; Review: Typical campanile hotel, clean and basic but what more do you need for a good nights sleep. Nice location close to Calais but not in the hustle and bustle. The town is walking distance if you like walking. Tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms and free wifi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mini House Aonang; City: Ao Nang Krabi Town Krabi Province; Review: What a pretty find, the entrance is open with a fish pond. The welcome drink is a nice touch, friendly efficient staff make this hotel worth every penny and worth coming back to. The rooms are modern, clean and comfortable. You are made to feel welcome. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kyriad Dieppe; City: Saint Aubin sur Scie Dieppe Seine Maritime Haute Normandie Normandy; Review: Stayed room only, the room was clean with tea making facilities and en suite shower. Room was small but with a huge bed, we had a good night sleep. Location on the outskirts of dieppe but just a short walk to a large shopping centre, bus stop but if your avid walkers as we are town is just a 30min walk away. Good location and a good room, we will return; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Farnborough; City: Farnborough Hampshire England; Review: We stayed room only so got a good price for one night, nice clean spacious room with en suite bathroom, choice of pillows, good tea making facilities even and iron and ironing board in the wardrobe. Free Access to the spa which was a nice bonus and throughly enjoyable. Good nights sleep and a lovely swim who could ask for more. Would highly recommend a stay here; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ben Guesthouse; City: Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Province; Review: Lovely setting had a nice pool, clean room, comfortable bed, we both slept well, has ac, a fridge and access to hot water and a microwave in reception. All staff were wonderful. Downside poor water pressure in the shower and some noisy guests but other than that a very nice place to stay and explore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Infinity Suite Chiangrai; City: Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Province; Review: We booked through booking.com which said it had a pool, a kettle in the room and we booked a suite! Well there was no pool there was no kettle and the "suite" was a standard size room with a standard double bed! Not impressed! The hotel staff were very understanding and refunded the rest of our stay and only charged for one night but we did not stay as it was not what we wanted!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4; City: Hounslow Greater London England; Review: Very comfortable beds slept very well, lovely breakfast nice large selection and evening meal just what we needed after our long flight. Staff were all excellent, very helpful and friendly. Prices were reasonably for an airport hotel. We will be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BQ Belvedere Hotel; City: Palma de Mallorca Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Clean & tidy. Could not find fault with anything. Food was all good and a good selection, we were all inclusive which is excellent value for what you get. Good selection of drinks. We only stayed a couple of nights but it was exactly what we wanted just to chill for a couple of days rest and relaxation. We will be back again! Excellent value! Thank you we had a great time; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Grand Ring Hotel; City: Kemer Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: I've been there last week. The room was clean and comfortable. The private beach was too stony, but calming. The staffs can't speak english well. The entertainment team was so amusing and cool. My expectstions for the meal were not met. At all i had relaxing weak at this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annia Park Hotel Venice Airport; City: Tessera Veneto; Review: Annia park is a cute hotel. When you are looking at the outside of hotel you may feel staying at old classic village home but inside of building a little has sense of modernity and this paradox is interesting. The room and bath was clean. The breakfast was great. For breakfast there was kinds of delicious cookies and of course small donuts were the best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Berlin; City: Berlin; Review: This hotel is located on best side of the Berlin. From this Hotel accessibility to tourist areas is so appropriate. Walking in these areas is so enjoyable. The rooms was so clean and the view of the aquarium which is located at the middle of this hotel was calming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rose Rayhaan by Rotana; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: This hotel is located in Sheikh Zayed Highway and the accessibility to Dubai Mall, Borj-al-Khalifa is easy. This Hotel is one of the largest buildings in Dubai. Our room was clean and comfortable with perfect view. The breakfast was good for 4* hotel but not perfect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AZIMUT Hotel Olympic Moscow; City: Moscow Central Russia; Review: I had a very nice trip to Moscow and i had been at Azimut Hotel Olympic. At the very first moments of my staying at this hotel i had been faced with rude staffs at the reception. They were so disordered for arranging the rooms for their guests. For example the key cards of the rooms were displaced. They gave us 2 individual beds but me and my husband need a double bed. After a long period They changed our room. But the room was clean and comfortable enough. About the location, it is not in a best place of the Moscow but the shuttles are good. The breakfast was so usual and ordinary but not perfect. At the end i don't recommend this hotel for your trip to Moscow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected about Being a Mom; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa-Jo Baker Page; Review: I am the Mom of 2 teenagers. Being a parent is hard work. Sometimes it is so nice to know that we are not alone. This book was laugh out loud funny, bold and bravely written, for all the Mamas out there. Highly recommend reading this book. I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Coloring Inspirations: Art Activity Pages to Relax and Enjoy! (Design Originals) 30 Motivating & Creative Art Activities on; Author: Visit Amazon's Valentina Harper Page; Review: Great book! Love all of the quotes inside. Very fun and relaxing to color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simply Tuesday: Small-Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily P. Freeman Page; Review: This book is an awesome reminder to slow down and enjoy all of the little aspects of life that we sometimes take for granted in this busy world. It is refreshing!! Definitely worth buying and reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Every Little Thing: Making a World of Difference Right Where You Are; Author: Visit Amazon's Deidra Riggs Page; Review: Great book! Excellent read! Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barn Weddings; Author: Visit Amazon's Maggie Lord Page; Review: Beautiful photos. Very inspiring. Full of good ideas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Happiness Dare: Pursuing Your Heart's Deepest, Holiest, and Most Vulnerable Desire; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Dukes Lee Page; Review: One of my favorite authors. Highly recommended read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Starkville; City: Starkville Mississippi; Review: Nice room, no issues there. One of the staff decided to try to clean up our dinner glasses and silverware while we were still eating. "You still using that?" was the question. We were NOT finished, had not been there long and felt rushed. We were put off by this. On the plus side the desk clerk at arrival was very professional and gave us a voucher for two free breakfasts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Meridian; City: Meridian Mississippi; Review: We usually stay at Hampton, but decided to try the more upscale Hilton. If this hotel is an example, then we we will continue to stay at Hilton. No issues of any kind whatsoever. Clean room, excellent staff. The dinner we ate after our late arrival was crab and lobster bisque, and it was flavorful and filling and served by a smiling and efficient wait person. Breakfast the next day was even better. We WILL continue to stay at this hotel in the future on our way to Florida.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Paducah West; City: Paducah Kentucky; Review: When we travel to Paducah we usually stay at another hotel. Wife suggested this hotel and it was an excellent choice. This had to be the cleanest hotel we have ever stayed in. Staff was friendly and made us feel welcome. Flawless stay, will definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Paducah West; City: Paducah Kentucky; Review: I had an problem with a reservation at this location that was MY fault. I called the hotel and spoke with Donna, and when I told her the circumstances she understood, sympathized and cheerfully AND professionally resolved my issue. In my opinion, this was above and beyond what I expected. In this day when poor service and support is the norm, this hotel sets the bar VERY high for customer satisfaction!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave; City: Horse Cave Kentucky; Review: First time stay at this Hampton. I had a brief wait at the desk, then was checked in by Ashley. There was a lot of activity at the hotel at this time and she mananged all of the problems and issues with everyone, in a cheerful and professional manner. Her demeanor was a definite plus to our visit. Hotel was clean and the breakfast was good. We will stay at this location if we ever travel through this area again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hemlock Lodge; City: Slade Kentucky; Review: Chose the lodge as a quiet get-away for our 32nd anniversary. The lodge was everything we had hoped for. Check-in was flawless, as we had made reservations prior. We got the top middle room in the lodge, and it was clean andhad all we needed for our stay. LOTS of water pressure in the shower and FLUFFY clean towells! Beautiful view from the balcony. The restaurant had bufftets for both breakfast and dinner. Both were an exceptional value. Again, the staff was both pleasant and professional. This is now on my "must visit/stay" from now on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gardentree Hotels; City: Memphis Tennessee; Review: Took a chance after reading all of the reviews. This is an older hotel that is showing its age, but the minor flaws I ran into were not bad enough for me to rate it poorly. Pros: soft beds, clean linens, acceptably clean room, VERY friendly staff (Kim was TOPS). Breakfast was limited, but was acceptable. AC worked well, and drowned out the road noise. Low price; less than $70 a night for two queen beds. Cons: towel rack above toilet about to fall off, as was the robe hook on the bathroom door. Mold on edge of tub where it met the wall. Briefly, if you are a perfectionist this place is not for you. But if you need a hotel to stay in on a budget, stay here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Staybridge Suites Syracuse Liverpool; City: Liverpool Salina Finger Lakes New York; Review: We had to drive to Canada, and stopped in the Syracuse area on the way. Checked this property online, and was quite pleased with what I found. The staff was great, and helpful with restaurant choices...The hotel was spotless, and I was thrilled to find the boxspring, on the bed, covered with a plastic covering. I'm a leary traveling when I'm pulling off the highways, and this was a pleasant surprise. Will check out Staybridge Suites whenever I travel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway at NorthPointe Village; City: Lutz Florida; Review: Stayed in this Residence Inn, over the Christmas holiday, while visiting family in Palm Harbor...great staff, nice, clean rooms and an extremely pleasant visit. Would recommend this spot to anyone traveling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Hideaway Playacar; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We decided to try a new destination, after going to the same place for about 15 years. Decided on Mexico, and to be honest, I was a little hesitant. But, boy am I glad we went. Royal Hideaway is one of the most beautiful resorts I have been to. The staff was the friendliest, and the food was to die for. They have a choice of 5 restaurants, two are casual, and three are more upscale. Every night we thought we had our favorite meal, until we went to the next restaurant. I can't give enough kudos to the people who work there...they couldn't do enough for you, and they work very hard to do so. We stayed on the third floor, and Bogar came to get our bags...two couples, golf clubs, and about four pieces of luggage, besides our carry on. There are no elevators, and I felt bad he had to carry everything....NO PROBLEM....he did it with a smile, and said it was his job! Personally, I wish they would put elevators in just for the staff. I could go on and on...the gorgeous beach, the delicious food, but I would advise going there to see for yourself. We will be going back as soon as possible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Hideaway Playacar; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: I own a travel agency and decided, last February, along with my partner and her husband, to go to Royal Hideaway. We absolutely loved it. The property was beautiful, and the staff was very helpful and pleasant. I can't say enough about the restaurants....the food was wonderful. We had gone to the DR for many years, and felt we needed a change. I was a little skeptical about Mexico at first, but it turned into a very pleasant experience....so much so, that we're both already booked in for this February, 2015..and we're taking two more couples along with us. The place is great...can't wait to go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Hideaway Playacar; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Love, love this resort...love the staff, love the food...can't say enough...Everyone who works there aims to please. I was never a fan of all inclusive resorts, but , I must say, the restaurant choices here are excellent. We went with three other couples, and everyone felt the same way....looking forward to next year...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead; City: Riverhead Long Island New York; Review: Stayed two nights in Riverhead and the Hilton Garden Inn was a great place to stay. Vey centrally located and right across the street from the outlets. Clean, comfortable, and a friendly, helpful staff. The front desk people gave us recommendations for restaurants and they were right every time. If you like a clean, welcoming hotel, without spending a fortune, you won't go wrong here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North; City: Scottsdale Arizona; Review: Staying at the Residence Club.... staff, service, rooms, food... I can't find a word that describes what an amazing place this is. The accommodations are absolutely beautiful and the service is beyond excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Tampa Oldsmar; City: Oldsmar Florida; Review: Great hotel.. clean, helpful staff, good location... stayed here for three nights and would go back.. comfortable beds, good food, and a great staff.. good location... staff did everything to accommodate us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wegiel Royal 48 European Wooden Handmade International Chess Set; Brand: Wegiel; Review: This set is very nice. Quality of construction is good. The pieces do appear to be hand build. If you look close enough you can tell it's crafted quickly but for the price it is acceptable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zing Air Z-Curve Bow; Brand: Zing; Review: This bow is great. It is fast for what it is. Not really an indoor toy. It is easy to use and the arrows really fly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zing Air Hunterz Z-Curve Bow, Standard Packaging; Brand: Zing Toys; Review: Kids really like this bow. The velocity is really good. I don't recommend this for indoor use. The rounded arrows whistle when shot. Great fun for adults too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Syma 16.5CM S026G 3.5Ch 3 Channel Mini Chinook RC Helicopter Gyro Small Toy Gift Army-green; Brand: SYMA; Review: We've purchased other Syma helicopters. This one is very fun. Forward motion is fast but stable. Run time is good. I don't like the spring loaded throttle. I've read where others have removed this spring. But it's not a big deal. The LED lights blink different colors. Super fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Combat Fighter New 3.5 Channel Missile Launching Helicopter (Gray Color); Brand: UDI; Review: This item delivers. The flight characteristics are good. Forward motion is pretty slow but the rotation (left/right) is adjustable on 2 speeds. The fastest speed really whips around. Loads of fun and good flight time. Shooting the missiles is a nice touch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Ferns Guest House; City: Betws y Coed Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: Lovely rooms, if small. Great breakfast. Hosts very helpful with walking ideas. Great location; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hawkins of Bath; City: Bath Somerset England; Review: Spacious rooms and bathrooms (great finish!). Fantastic breakfast and hosts were so helpful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluff Centre; City: Tintagel Cornwall England; Review: Great time. Rooms were beautiful. Food was excellent -especially breakfast!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Casa Petrarca; City: Venice Veneto; Review: Good b&b in the centre of Venice. Rooms a bit small (but prob to be expected). Good breakfast; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kingsley Hotel; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: Great staff, so helpful with my husbands nut allergy. Great value, good nights sleep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B B la Torre; City: Verona Province of Verona Veneto; Review: We were late arriving and the staff stayed on so that we could still check in which was great. Our room was beautiful! Some street noise could be heard but we still slept well. Breakfast was ok. B&B in the heart of Verona's old city. They allowed us to leave our baggage in the B&B for most of the following day -very helpful!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Man Called Ove (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: Enjoyed this book very much!! It was sad as well as funny! I had no idea it would be on the best seller list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crow Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's Erik Axl Sund Page; Review: Was very disappointed!!! I buy a lot of books love thrillers! Low seial kills!! This was oring! Sorry!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: There's More Than One Way Home: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Levin Page; Review: Very good!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rooster Bar; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Still reading It's good!! Love large print.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle on the 17th Green: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: I needed large print!! So now I HAVE TWO BOOKS THAT I WILL DONATE; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Blythswood Square Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: A glorious building, well situated in the heart of this great city. The rooms are sumptuous, if a tad pokey. Bathrooms are marble floor to ceiling, big deep baths, etc. and it's good value (£110 for b&b). And the staff are welcoming and friendly. However, not enough attention had been paid to the little things that matter, and the end result is a confusing experience. No bath robes in the rooms, no turn down service, the remote control signal doesn't even reach the TV if you are sitting in bed, and the coffee in the restaurant is rank rotten. Little things matter in a glorious location like this. I'd gladly pay another £30 for this to be put right. And I've stayed there plenty of times, but I'm now fed up with it. Wont be back I'm afraid.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tontine Hotel; City: Greenock Inverclyde Scotland; Review: It can't be easy running a hotel in Greenock. But the Tontine does it very well. A lovely old listed 18th century building in the west end of Greenock, it has been recently modernised inside and updated. Rooms are clean, service is friendly, food is fine, and the 'function' areas are well run, professional and good value. Recommended if you are in the area or wanting to organise an event.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte Street Hotel; City: London England; Review: First time I've stated in this Firmdale Group hotel, but it won't be the last. As with all their hotels, their are timelessly and beautifully styled. I know of no other decor that I enjoy so much and makes you feel so at home Staff friendly, room 407 (which was an upgrade) was perfect - Quiet, light and airy and reasonably sized for central London The bar and restaurant area were again so wonderfully easy on the eye. Achieving that degree of casual elegance takes hard work and real skill, but it really works Food was good and reasonably priced, as was the wine, and the service. BUT (There's always a but.....) the slice of Wensleydale cheese I had was as hard as rock. Sort it guys! When you do the hard stuff well, it's pretty rubbish and very disappointing from a customers point of view to drop it on the detail.....I'll be back to check! All in all brilliant. And the rest of Charlotte street was buzzing too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Old Government House Hotel Spa; City: St Peter Port Guernsey Channel Islands; Review: Or a member of the Freemasons or rotary club.... First the good bits. The food is good and the service, expertly administered by well drilled Eastern Europeans is well nigh perfect... And that's it. The rest, well if you like your hotels with swirly carpets, cramped stuffy rooms with no mini bar, expensive, women's toilets signposted 'boudoir' (I kid you not)' flambé nights, men in high waisted slacks, cheap toilet fittings with showers that dribble, etc, etc. then THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! I was told this was the best there was on the island, and having had a quick look around, it's probably true! Buts hat no excuse in this day and age. Needs a total refurb to ring it up to the standard of the cooking and service. Next time, I'll bring a tent.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Victoria Inn; City: Holkham Wells next the Sea Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: We love Holkham and we love the Victoria, have stayed many times and were interested to see how things were going after the refurb. Well........ menu as lovely as ever and faultless food, but service somewhere between snippy and aggressive. Seriously, if you don't like people and find it tedious having to talk to them and take their orders, then maybe being a waitress is not for you. Would it kill them to bust a smile once in a while?? And when you do hand over a white hot plate to a customer maybe, just maybe, mention the fact that the plate is hot before his finger tips dissolve. Needs an urgent but simple tweak to service to make it great again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior; City: Samarkand Samarqand Province; Review: Confortable, friendly and good value. Even has a roof top pool. Recommended for any visit to Samarkand. The song birds in the lobby are a joy, and the beer was cold. Rooms decent size, beds were rock hard however, so ask for a mattress topper otherwise you will feel you have slept on the ground; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Amir; City: Karakol Issyk Kul Province; Review: Cracking hotel in a sea of grey mediocrity and much much worse. Spotless, friendly, great service, super breakfasts, and just lovely. We had some AWFUL experiences in Kyrgyzstan, in both hotels and restaurants, but this restored our faith in that it can be done if the owners have the right attitude. Stay nowhere else in Karakol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River Park Hotel; City: Novosibirsk Novosibirsky District Novosibirsk Oblast Siberian Distric; Review: Prestigious location, but everything else was crap. Awful service from start to finish, e.g. ordered a beer from room service, which took an hour to arrive and had to pay cash whilst standing in a towel (I went for a bath waiting for the darn thing to turn up), inedible breakfast, only leavened by the other guests who all looked like casting extras from a Taratino film. Avoid at all costs.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel Spa; City: Conca dei Marini Amalfi Coast Province of Salerno Campa; Review: Achingly beautiful in every way. The most romantic cliff top location, a big lazy infinity pool overlooking the Amalfi coast hundreds of feet below, super discreet service, great food and friendly attentive staff. And the Santa Maria Spa is one of the very best I've ever been too (try the hot wax massage). Rooms are a wee bit on the small side (they are old monks cells after all), and the prices are astronomical, but for the best there is it is genuinely worth it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bibi Khanym Hotel; City: Bukhara Bukhara Province; Review: Recently opened in a beautifully restored 17th century courtyarded house in the old Jewish quarter, deep in the heart of ancient mysterious Bukhara. Each of the very clean and comfortable rooms is decorated in a traditional Bukharan and features repros of some of the greatest treasures of Bukhara. The owners have obviously put a lot of money, love and attention into this hotel and it works well. The food and drink were sensuous - white figs for breakfast anyone?, and you are right at the heart of the action in Old Bukhara. For romantic adventure lovers everywhere; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Du Vin; City: St Andrews Fife Scotland; Review: I have been a big fan of Hotel du Vin for a very long time. I even spent my honeymoon in their flagship Glasgow hotel (though to be fair it was called 1 Devonshire Gardens in those days...). They promise, and used to deliver, comforting affordable luxury, with great customer service. Recently I've noticed they've started to go off the boil. Corners cut, customer service slipping, everywhere. This is nowhere more evident than in this, one of their newest additions, in the affluent and historic town of St.Andrews. This is classic Hotel du Vin territory: wealthy golfers all year round and wealthy parents of the bijou University. You wouldn't think it would be too hard to roll out the winning formula. Not so, unfortunately. Firstly the good parts. Rooms were clean, well appointed though a bit small and with some duff views. Ours was over a flat roof and into rooms opposite. And with only curtains, and no blinds, you either had to be in darkness or 'open to the world'. So a wee bit more thought here and a few more bob spent and even this could have been improved. The location is great. Near the Old Course if that's you poison, and close to the majestic West Sands, one of the worlds great beaches. Parking can be a problem, particularly at weekends, but if you drive around in circles for long enough something will come up. And you are right in the centre of the old town, which is vibrant and interesting. The front of house staff were lovely as well, and couldn't do enough. In the circumstances. Pricing is punchy, as you'd expect in a town with much more demand than supply, but that just raises the expectations of their mostly well heeled and well informed clientele. So, once your in your pokey bedroom, with depressing views, and no curtains, and you've had a good nights sleep (the beds are comfortable and the rooms quiet to be fair), its time to tackle the comedy that is the breakfast room. Friendly but obviously harassed staff (there patently weren't enough on duty the weekend we were there), it takes an age to get your order in. And an age for it come (on the second and third mornings we ordered as we walked through the door). Two mornings out of three there were no kippers, no haddock (this is the home of these Scottish specialities for goodness sake!), no pain au chocolates...and, much to the dismay of our teenage son, no hot chocolate. All these are staples, on the menu, and no we didn't turn up late and it wasn't any busier than you'd expect at a weekend. The hot chocolate was the really rubbish one. At one point I was going to buy them a jar from Tesco's round the corner. It all smelt and felt like an operation cutting corners and being run on a shoe string. And then's there's the booby trap door in the hallway. It opens outwards from the cellar and has no window to see; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Absheron Baku; City: Baku Absheron Region; Review: One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. While obviously a vanity project for someone very, very rich, this hotel does not spare any expense whatsoever. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, the facilities first rate, and for the region - this is Baku, centre of the Central Asian wild west after all - pretty good if a bit slow and stupid sometimes. The location is fantastic, right down by the waterfront, and Baku itself is amazing. History, fabulous weatlh, great shops and restaurants...the lot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Upper House; City: Hong Kong; Review: Hmmmmmmm. This place is just lovely. High above the bustle of HK (and the rather manky Marriott directly below), every single little detail has been thought through. Comfortable, discreet and oh so stylish, The Upper House is one of my favourite hotels in the world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linden House; City: Stansted Mountfitchet Essex England; Review: If you are flying out from Stansted airport, do not stay anywhere else but here! Chic, friendly, great value and a super restaurant. Friendly staff, great rooms, I could go on......Splendid. And only a ten minute taxie drive to the airport.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Seven one Seven; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Great location (800m from the Rijkmuseum), on a stunning canal front situation. Rooms are large, comfortable and well appointed. Staff are exceptional in every way. Friendly, attentive, intelligent, helpful, charming. You couldn't ask for better/more. The breakfast is wonderful, and when we were running late, they served us super quick. And when we arrived, tired and starving they fed and watered us, with a beer, white wine and snacks. There are few hotels in the world like this. Where style, individuality, value, good taste and human values collide. Seven One Seven is one such place. However, GET THE WIFI SORTED. In this day and age having to contantly log in and use a password is at least a decade out-of-date. This is the 21st century and the people want to be connected easily and simply.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soho House New York; City: New York City New York; Review: quirky, smart and stylish. Not for the Marriott points collector, but for any traveller who has a brain, appreciates style and wants to party. The rooms are, mostly, huge as well, which in New York is a true out of body experience. Higlhy recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Malika Prime; City: Samarkand Samarqand Province; Review: I first stayed in this hotel three years ago, and for the time it was fine. However things have gotten immeasurably better in Uzbekistan in that time (i've been back every year), and frankly this hotel is looking tired, dated and put of touch. First the good points: its a great central location for getting to the main sites, and its clean. However if you think in 2015 its a good idea to have hard beds, rock hard pillows, poor quality bed linen, ancient air-conditioning, surely staff, poor quality breakfasts, and wi-fi that only works within 3metres of reception (!!!!) then you are sadly deluded. There will be much better options in town than this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Malika Kheivak; City: Khiva Xorazm Province; Review: A small, friendly, comfortable hotel right at the heart of one of the most romantic spots on earth. The beds are comfortable, as are the pillows, the air-con modern, the water works, the restaurant is a sybaritic oasis of cool and the staff are friendly. One of my favourite spots on earth. Evening meals are goof, breakfasts are a bit hit and miss. Everything else is just great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bibi Khanym Hotel; City: Bukhara Bukhara Province; Review: It was great to be able to revisit this beautiful hotel 12 months on from it's opening. And we were not disappointed. The levels of comfort are second to none. The styling and detailing are breathtakingly beautiful. The hosts are warm, witty and welcoming. And the breakfasts are the best in Uzbekistan. Small, intimate and romantic, if this is your thing, then this is the hotel for you. Wonderful place. We will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Du Vin; City: St Andrews Fife Scotland; Review: As readers of my previous review will know, I have had my 'issues' with this hotel and its manager in the past. However I am happy to say, on a number of subsequent visits, things have gotten better and better. The staff on my most recent visit were genuinely brilliant: friendly, helpful and interested. The good rooms are genuinely good (try and avoid the ones at the back), and the food and drink were excellent. Avoid staying at the front of the hotel on a Tuesday night however. 'Ma Bells' watering hole, which is next door, has a very noisy student night that night, and you won't get much sleep to the wee small hours. Overall therefore, a very good place to stay. Not cheap (few places are in St.Andrews), but a very viable alternative to the Old Course.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blythswood Square Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: ...just like Glasgow itself. Located in the majestic old Scottish Royal Automobile Club building, the public spaces are grand and tastefully done. Staff are so welcoming, even if the service can sometimes be a wee bit erratic. Bedrooms fall into two categories: the ones at the back from the original refurb that are slightly too dark, low ceiling and overwhelmed in too much marble. And then the ones at the front, based out of the old RAC building, which are all high ceilings and lovely 1920's period detail. It may not be quite as refined as the 'eminence grise' of Glasgow luxury hotels, One Devonshire Gardens, but it more than makes up for it by its central location and genuine Glasgow buzz. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Scores Hotel; City: St Andrews Fife Scotland; Review: There's so much to like about this hotel. Staff are charming, location is unrivalled, and the value is the best in (this generally overpriced) town, but the beds are the most uncomfortable I have ever slept in, anywhere. The hotel itself is what you'd expect for a three star Best Western, i.e. a bit dated, with cheap fixtures and fittings (I didn't know they still made soft plastic loo seats!), but all the good sides make up for that. At 2/3ds the price of the neighbouring Hotel du Vin, I thought it was worth a try, but after two of the most uncomfortable nights sleep ever, I now realise it was a false economy. Shame really.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tennerhof Gourmet Spa de Charme Hotel; City: Kitzbuhel Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: I was lucky enough to spend 18 nights here in February as I got the rust out of my skiing. It was heaven. Great food, amazing wine, super, super service from a lovely team of staff (even 'the grumpy one' - you know who you are sir! - softened eventually). It is the perfect traditional Austrian ski hotel. However they were talking about 'modernising' it, and a few of the rooms had been spoiled as a result. Please do not! Leave the modern glass and chrome to the tasteless venues in town. Stay sweet, stay traditional, stay The Tennerhof!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ned; City: London England; Review: Opened to much fanfare and a reported £200m renovation, this is a spectacular spot right in the heart of the city. What I liked: - the rooms. Classic Soho house. Intimate and very comfortable. If you pay enough you get a good sized room, but this being central London it ain't cheap. Not everyone will like the brown wood granny chic look, but it worked for me - mini bar pre mixed cocktails and all the usual Soho House comforting goodies - the staff. Mostly absolutely brilliant and helpful and friendly. There is a whiff of that Soho House 'aren't you lucky to be here' arsiness, but it's not the prevailing culture - the sheer scale and theatre of the place. The Vault bar in the basement is very impressive. - great place downstairs for a breakfast or daytime meeting What I didn't like - downstairs at night is an absolute cacophonous zoo. If you are after a high octane wild night out, then fine, but if you aren't after a hard day in the city, you will absolutely hate it. - was 12 minutes late for my dinner reservation at the Asian restaurant and was told by a rather smug front of house girl that they only hold tables for ten minutes. After giving her a death glare she reconsidered. But ten minutes, come on! So overall very good. I do like the Soho House thang, but it might not be for everyone and the scale of this place could be overwhelming for some; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Housed in the old City Hall of Amsterdam, this is in a great location with some of the best service I’ve ever done across in a hotel anywhere. Rooms are a bit utilitarian, but still a place I would go back to again and again. Highly Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: What a wonderful place to stay. Effortless service, beautiful hotel, lovely location. Old world European charm with slick American service. If you can stretch to it, a canal view room is by far the best. Really quiet location too and twenty minutes walk from everywhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt DFW; City: Dallas Texas; Review: Airport hotels rarely make the mark. It’s something to do with their function and location. Forget all this however. The Grand Hyatt at DFW is superb. Right in the airport, easy checkin (just what you want when you’re knackered), large well equipped rooms, quiet (!), the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve ever slept in. And the piece de resistance - the in room dining - is just exquisite. A wide range, beautifully cooked and stunningly presented. Fantastic place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina; City: San Diego California; Review: What a shocker! A beautiful ocean front position disguises the horrors within. An endless stream of ‘eat yourself fat’ franchises run almost the entire length of the ground floor, which were stuffed full of grazing delegates from various conferences, their name tags prominent on their chest fronts (presumably in case of the need to be resuscitated). I should have been suspicious when the check in guy offered me two small bottles of water. Thank goodness I said yes. There is a mini bar in the room, but it is completely empty. You are expected to dine at the ‘EyF’ strip downstairs. They charge you for WiFi, $15 a day. Charge for WiFi in this day and age? You must be kidding! And, it’s not cheap. The only reason it gets two, not one star, is that the view across the bar our is nice. As I said, a shocker. Avoid at all costs; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel; City: Atlanta Georgia; Review: What a wonderful little hotel. The most amazing friendly staff, clean modern rooms, great bar area and food. If you have to stay overnight near Atlanta airport go nowhere else. Just great in every respect for this type of hotel (which means no mini bar and no bathrobes).; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Rose Court Motel; City: Rotorua Rotorua District Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: The price was really reasonable for a well kept unit. We were never short of fluffy clean towels or WIFI and the lounge and bedroom each had a nice flat screen tv with Sky. The private spa was a treat with the whole family enjoying big bubble baths after a big day out seeing the sights. This place has what it takes to make you feel like you are on vacation without breaking the bank!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Beach Motor Lodge; City: Gisborne Gisborne Region North Island; Review: This was a perfect getaway only 15 minutes from home. It was most relaxing to enjoy walks along the beach, local gourmet pizza and fine coffee and then returning to our own private spa in our room with champagne. Boyfriend and i weren't able to go away these holidays for his birthday so i opted to suprise him staying in a truly luxurious motel instead. Sharon is a delight and went out of her way to offer and help dress an already perfect room with finer details with me. Can't wait to stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chancellor Motor Lodge Conference Centre; City: Palmerston North Manawatu Wanganui Region Nort; Review: We were greeted with warmth by Louise, family to the owners, who took great care of us. We had a two bedroom apartment that was so spacious, there was almost enough room for a dance floor in the lounge, and the bedrooms and bathroom were also to scale. The space, spa, modern fittings and comfortable/clean furniture ensured we had one of the most relaxing stays while on vacation. As we were treated like family/friends during this stay, we will be sure to continue to support the whanau with their business during our future endeavours!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barcelona Motel; City: Taupo Taupo District Waikato Region North Island; Review: I don't believe we paid too much for our 5 person unit but there were simple things that have been neglected at this motel which made you feel like you were living cheap rather than finding a bargain! This included a broken cupboard handle that stuck out, few pieces of rubbish found under the bed and the fact that you get caught in the branches and weeds that had overgrown around our porch access downstairs. Your also greeted with the sight of their bins and laundry at the front of the motel which should probably be in an enclosure. Also, the spa was only lukewarm and could have done with a clean while we were there. We asked about turning the heat up but this didn't seem to do anything. The positives for this place is location as it is just a few steps from the Warehouse and close to town and the comfortable beds. We had everything we needed too so it was handy, but not luxury!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Manhattan Lodge Motel; City: Hamilton Waikato Region North Island; Review: I agree with others that this motel can do with some renovations however I couldn't care less about fancy light fittings or decorative wallpaper and furnishings when we arrived there last weekend. After a seven hour trip driving across the country and a midnight arrival I was looking forward to a hot shower, a quick cuppa and a good nights sleep. All was rewarded at the Manhattan. Our room had comfy beds and a full kitchen and bathroom. Location was also convenient to everything we needed including the Hamilton Gardens and city centre. I believe had we been able to stay longer we would have had a relaxing time away from home.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anchorage Motor Lodge; City: Napier Hawke s Bay Region North Island; Review: As said by many, the location is wonderful as you can step out to walk along the harbour and enjoy impressive views from your room. Our room was well spaced, quaint and comfortable though there is so much potential to make the place feel more luxurious with a make over. The décor and fittings are pretty standard and I had trouble changing the tap on the spa to use the shower instead though my partner could manage it OK. At times it was a little noisy just from children running past our room though we did however enjoy our stay and management were very friendly and helpful. We will stay again sometime.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vista Motor Lodge; City: Wairoa Hawke s Bay Region North Island; Review: We were a group of four adults that stayed here in October and thought it was really reasonable for what we paid. Due to our limited time staying we missed out using the pool and spa though it is not often I have come across those facilities when paying $120. The single beds were an odd set up in the lounge that we had as they were toe-to-toe however very comfy. We were happy and appreciative of a clean and comfy place to cook a meal and rest.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highwayman Motel; City: Masterton Wairarapa Greater Wellington North Island; Review: Room was quaint but dated though the beds were very comfortable. We arrived at the motel within 15 minutes of booking online and were immeditely given our keys and directed to our room without fuss. Our fan wasn't working in our room (7) which was a bummer and dishes were still a little dirty otherwise we had everything we needed and plenty of space.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Denarau Island Resort Spa Fiji; City: Denarau Island Viti Levu; Review: We checked out atleast four other resorts on the island and felt confident that The Westin was best. The pools had the best natural palm canopies in areas alognside some thatched rooves with lovely wait staff to take your poolside drink orders. All staff members were top-rate efficient and helpful and we loved how children were cared for and entertained by the staff as if they were members of their own family. The aircon unit in our room was a little noisy at times however our king size bed meant we slept through everything, including an earthquake apparently! Loved all the restaurants and hardly felt the need to leave our resort except for offsite activities which Rosies would take care of. The Serenaders at The Westin were the most special highlight of our trip. We can't wait to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airport Motel; City: Wellington Greater Wellington North Island; Review: Was a long day and couldn't wait to rest at the motel. I found the room clean but underwhelming; small with a really firm bed. Staff are really helpful and friendly and helped direct us to neighbouring shops and supermarket. It is a fair walk to closest supermarket. Booked motel due to shuttle to airport.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sigma EF-530 DG Super Electronic Flash for Canon DSLR; Brand: Sigma; Review: MY FULL REVIEW FOR THIS CAMERA IS AT THE BOTTOM, THIS IS A RECAP AND REVIEW!!! I ordered this camera on 4-20-09 and finally received a WORKING update on 5-11-09. My update on the bottom reflects this! Also, if you do happen to order this for your 50D from 47st Photo, make sure that they don't ship you an OLDER model. after i told them the PROBLEM they refuse to acknowledge me and forced me to go through the manufacturer. except for having to pay for my own shipping, SIGMA PROVIDED EXCELLENT COSTUMER SERVICE! i felt really confident about buying this flash for my 50D, seeing that amazon recommended it and all. but as soon as i got it the flash zooms in and out erratically, stops at 105mm and then overexposes the shot. very disappointing... after i discovered the problem (the first use out of the box), i google the body and flash together, and the very first link i came across was about how they were incompatible. they seem to work great with other equipment, but the 50D doesnt work with it. UPDATE: i did some digging and found this press release from sigma... "Sigma Press Release Notice to customers using Sigma's EO-ETTL II type flashguns 2008.10.29 - Sigma's EF-530 DG SUPER EO-ETTL II, EF-530 DG ST EO-ETTL II, EM-140 DG EO-ETTL II, EF-500 DG SUPER EO-ETTL II and EF-500 DG ST EO-ETTL II do not operate properly with Canon EOS 50D D-SLR camera. To overcome this, we will start supplying a free-upgrade service to our customers today. Please notice that this problem occurs with the EOS 50D D-SLR camera only. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to our customers. Upgrade will be required to overcome the following problems: 1. The Autozoom function does not work properly. 2. Exposure is not correct. List of flashguns requiring update ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-530 DG SUPER EO-ETTL II Serial Number lower than 1047200 ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-530 DG ST EO-ETTL II Serial Number lower than 1045700 ELECTRONIC FLASH MACRO EM-140 DG EO-ETTL II Serial Number lower than 2054400 ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-500 DG SUPER EO-ETTL II * This update service is only possible if the flashguns' back panel shows EO-ETTL II marking. ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-500 DG ST EO-ETTL II * This update service is only possible if the flashguns' back panel shows EO-ETTL II marking. * This upgrade service is not available if the flashgun does not support EO-ETTL-II. (They are marked only "EO-ETTL" or "EO" on the back of the body). Products shipped after today already include this updated firmware. " So after i called 47th st photo and they told me to shove off, i called Sigma and they told me to ship it to them (at my cost, another $7) and get a new replacement in a maximum of three weeks. i will happily leave a new review and samples when i get the upgraded flash. FINALLY I get to leave a fair and balanced review! This is a great flash, but it seems a little dumb, not that; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: HTC Original OEM Stereo Handsfree Headset; Brand: HTC; Review: I could not have been more disappointed by this item. I wasn't expecting it to be identical to an HTC OEM USB, but i was at at least expecting OEM specific construction. What i received was a Headset that is inferior to, lets say, trash. I am accustomed to buying third party accessories but everything about this headset is simply embarrassing. The the cable itself even feel flimsy, the headphones sound like garbage and the "control" barely works half the time and is so poorly constructed and place it boogles the mind. for some reason the controls are located 4 inches from the left headphone, cause it to dangle from your earand constantly fall out. these headphones are IMPOSSIBLE to wear for an activities that you may have to move in. they are poorly made, fraudulently marketed and simply not worth your time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CowboyStudio NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger Receiver; Brand: CowboyStudio; Review: So, these are not for the faint of heart. I use these with my Speedlites (one canon 530 and one Sigma 530 DG Super). So far i have only done test shots with them but i am satisfied so far with them. I had had zero misfires but they are far from perfect and require you to have a solid understanding of your equipment. Setting them up couldn't be simpler. You just add batteries and connect everything. The documentation that comes with them is a joke. Full of typos and a trouble shooting section that is barely literate. you are better off tossing it in the trash. Really the biggest headache I had was withthe speedlites them selves. The canon wouldnt "stay awake" and the sigma wasn't talking to the receiver. After a little bit of playing around with them i figured out the the canon needed to be set to Slave and then adjusted manually and the sigma was basically the same thing (it has its on mode for connecting to a wireless trigger (C0 SL)) once that was done the only thing i had to do was adjust power on the speedlites and on the camera and then i was getting great results. Of course these are "no frills", No E-TTL, one PC SYNC cable, only four channels. but they are $30 its a pretty hard deal to pass up. If you are comfortable shooting in full on manual then these are the triggers for you. Alot of people have also complained about their construction and although these don't feel crazy durable they are well constructed (honestly they feel alot more solid then my sigma flash) But the weight of them on my canon flash seems to stress them. But so long as they don't break on location then i am good. I will post samples within the week from them! OH and one little update. The range on these things are terrible. if you have space set aside for shooting then you will see consistent firing...but if you are walking around alot....good luck.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Polaroid Premium Package: Polaroid 5 Piece Camera/Camcorder Deluxe Cleaning; Brand: Polaroid; Review: all the parts that come with this kit are good...better then buying the same thing from a camera shop for twice the price. but the lens pen that comes with this thing is a joke and i wouldnt put it anywhere near a camera. its construction is fine but it seems to "shed" its little black fibers. They can be pulled out by hand! some times you can just brush them loose....100% UNACCEPTABLE FOR CAMERA GEAR. i would never put this lens pen into a camera and neither should you. The other items with this kit are great....i just wouldnt touch that pen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adorama Dedicated Lens Hood for Canon EF 28-135 IS Lens (EW-78B-II); Brand: Adorama; Review: Its a lens hood, its the offcial canon one, it fits perfectly, and it has taken some abuse over the time i have had it....no complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Opteka Inflatable Universal Studio Soft Box Flash Diffuser for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony,; Brand: Opteka; Review: UPDATE - I NO LONGER ENDORSE THIS PRODUCT. BUT I WILL LEAVE MY ORIGINAL REVIEW IN PLACE - HERE IS WHY! SOOOOO today I was shooting a wedding, i was using a 580exii and one of these softboxes. on no less then three fires at full power the flash got hot enough to fuse the softbox to the flash....i have never seen anything like that before, but one time is enough. i WILL NOT have a $400 flash destroyed by $1 worth of plastic. It went straight in the trash. if you are stuck with these but go close to full power. OK, so, i have been using these little guys for about a year and they are far from actually softbox. They are really small and don't diffuse light very well and tend to ad a "silvery" looking sheen to things. At least straight out of the box that is. after a little experimentation i have found that they can be really dynamic. The big problem is other then the outer sheet they don't have a diffuser at all, that outer sheet is almost transparent. they are good for making a little flash cast alot more light for groups but thats about it. the big problem is that they still cast harsh shadows over long distances. My solution was a simple one. these softboxes don't fit simple diffusers. So i cut inserts from milk jugs. this has a couple of advantages in that i can control the amount of diffused light so i can have hard or soft shadows. Another thing that helps is zooming the element all the way to the front of the flash so it doesnt have to shoot through the flash barrel and create a more direct beam of light. I have only used these off camera and on full manual. i used them on camera before and was not happy with the results. they can be great if you are willign to play around with settings and really make them yours!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fancier Studio Muslin backdrop Muslin Background 6 Inch x 9 Inch ft By Fancier Studio W004; Brand: Fancierstudio; Review: arrived fast, ironed out very well and set it up fast, it has nice color but its a little more "tie died" then i was expecting. not a big deal because it still looked good in the photos, over all i am very happy with it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yurbuds Inspire Duro Red; Brand: Yurbuds; Review: I purchased a pair of these this afternoon and returned them after one song. these are nothing but $2 headphones you can buy at a dollar store with a mildly uncomfortable tip that fits in the ear. i am really not sure what the point of these were supposed to be. they didn't block out any outside sound and claimed it was a product feature. no, thats just poor construction. They sounded like mud feeling You could buy a pair of the tips and almost any cheap headset and then get replacement tips and have the exact same product and save $30. these were just embarrassing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook; Author: Visit Amazon's The Beatles Page; Review: Good book with all the songs you need, it's just hard to work with! It's a smaller book, so it's thick and won't stay open while on the music stand... no matter how hard you bend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Blehm Page; Review: By all accounts, Adam Brown was a really great guy and father; this book talks about it at length. But if your looking to read action filled accounts of his missions , this book will disappoint . I kept waiting for the pace to pick up, but it never did. . This read like a narrative written by a proud parent of how sweet and wonderful her child was. It just didn't have much substance.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mastering Mountain Bike Skills - 2nd Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Lopes Page; Review: I read it all the time! Well written, photographed, edited, and designed, this is by far the best book of it's kind. Nice job Brian!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival; Author: Visit Amazon's Yossi Ghinsberg Page; Review: It's just not written very well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Armada (The American Heritage Library); Author: Visit Amazon's Garrett Mattingly Page; Review: 1 star Written for teens and pre_teens Comical at best for an adult. I would not recommend this book to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Armada (Easton Press); Author: Visit Amazon's Garrett Mattingly Page; Review: 1 star Written for teens and pre_teens Comical at best for an adult. I would not recommend this book to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Three takeaways from Yankees' ALCS Game 1 win over the Astros; Abstract: Masahiro Tanaka had the Astros off balance all night and that's honestly not all that surprising.; Category: sports
Title: Mac Engel: As long as these results are acceptable, Dallas Cowboys will continue to be losers; Abstract: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - No one will be fired today, of course, and some of the excuses are valid. But Jason Garrett and his team are losers. Everyone with the Dallas Cowboys is so wealthy and comfortable that they fear nothing, not even losing a game to the 0-4 New York Jets. Winning is the goal, but it's gravy. The Cowboys, the team that was at least better than the worst of the NFL, can no ...; Category: sports
Title: Kate Upton was so fired up after the Astros' big defensive play; Abstract: The Houston Astros made a great defensive play to keep Game 2 of the ALCS tied in the sixth inning, and perhaps nobody was more excited about it than Kate Upton.; Category: sports
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive in Pakistan for royal tour; Abstract: She and Prince William just touched down at Nur Khan Airbase.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Two Stars, One Look! The Best Fashion Faceoffs; Abstract: Fashion Faceoff: See Two Stars Rock One Look; Category: entertainment
Title: 20 Funny Things People in the 1970s Were Totally Guilty of Doing; Abstract: Here are 25 things that we all thought were perfectly acceptable back in the 70s that most of us wouldn't even dream of doing today.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Big Three getting back together - for H-E-B ads; Abstract: HOUSTON The Spurs' Big Three is set to be reunited on the television screen. Having retired from the NBA last summer, Tony Parker is scheduled to return to the cast of H-E-B's iconic Spurs-themed TV commercials to air this season. He will join a "legends" cast that already includes former championship running mates Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili to tout goods from the local grocery chain. The slate of active players set to appear in the H-E-B...; Category: sports
Title: Kate Middleton Just Wore a Tiara For a Very Special Reason; Abstract: She twinned with a seven-year-old girl for an impromptu tea party.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Subtle Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries; Abstract: These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease.; Category: health
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: Fan with 'Joe Buck sucks' shirt caught on Fox camera; Abstract: It's no secret that Joe Buck isn't a particularly popular national announcer and that was on full display during Friday's ALCS Game 5.; Category: sports
Title: Kate Upton Shares Rare Pic of Daughter Cheering Daddy On!; Abstract: The cutest pic on the Internet today.; Category: entertainment
Title: 10 Amazing Things at Walmart You Can't Buy Anywhere Else; Abstract: We rounded up the coolest, most unique, and most affordable items you can find only at Walmart. Get ready…get set…shop! The post 10 Amazing Things at Walmart You Can't Buy Anywhere Else appeared first on Reader's Digest.; 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: Trump botches a boast about giving away his presidential salary; Abstract: The president claimed he's the only commander in chief who's donated his paycheck since George Washington. That's not true.; Category: news
Title: 8 of the best and 8 of the worst TV shows that got canceled this year, so far; Abstract: Critics feel that some series that ended in 2019, like Netflix's "Tuca & Bertie," didn't deserve to be axed but others, like NBC's "I Feel Bad," did.; Category: tv
Title: Winners and losers from Game 1 of the World Series; Abstract: A clutch Juan Soto performance and a surprising set of starts for Max Scherzer and Gerrit Cole saw the Nationals come away with a big win in Game 1 of the 2019 World Series.; Category: sports
Title: J.J. Watt's fiancee Kealia Ohai watched his phone with serious side eye; Abstract: J.J. Watt wasn't about to miss an opportunity to watch his Houston Astros in the World Series. The Texans defensive star attended Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night along with his fiancee Kealia Ohai.; Category: sports
Title: Kate Middleton Wore a Chic Print Dress for a Private Appearance at Kensington Palace; Abstract: The Duchess of Cambridge even met Camila Cabello at the event.; Category: lifestyle
Title: World Series 2019: Stars Rooting for the Houston Astros, From Kate Upton to Matthew McConaughey (Photos); Abstract: Jim Parsons, Rico Rodriguez and Travis Scott are all hoping the 'Stros take down the Washington Nationals; Category: entertainment
Title: 5 Signs of Protein Deficiency You Should Never Ignore; Abstract: A dietitian explains the common symptoms of protein deficiency and provides helpful ways you can ensure that you're consuming adequate protein each day.; Category: health
Title: Paris Hilton Attends Funeral Service for Grandfather While Her Brother Barron Gives Heartfelt Eulogy; Abstract: Paris Hilton Attends Funeral for Grandfather, Brother Barron Gives Eulogy; Category: tv
Title: How Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the rest of the royal family will celebrate Archie's first Halloween; Abstract: Members of the royal family are known to dress up for Halloween, but the way they celebrate is typically concealed from their fans.; 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: Meghan Markle Loves This Skirt So Much, She Bought 2, and She's Not the Only Royal Fan; Abstract: Meghan Markle put a new spin on one of her most memorable outfits on Friday, when she slipped into a chic leather pencil skirt and a matching top to attend a roundtable discussion on gender equality at Windsor Castle.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 17 photos that show the ugly truth of living in a tiny house; Abstract: From cramped lofts that are hard to access to small appliances, this is what it's really like to live in a tiny house.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Joe Flacco criticizes Broncos coaches as 'afraid to lose' after Colts' comeback; Abstract: Joe Flacco made it clear he thought the Broncos weren't aggressive enough when playing with a lead late in Sunday's loss to the Colts.; Category: sports
Title: Queen Elizabeth and Michelle Obama Shared 'Instant, Mutual Warmth' When They Broke Royal Protocol; Abstract: Queen Elizabeth Welcomed When Michelle Obama Put Arm Around Her; Category: lifestyle
Title: Celebs celebrate Halloween 2019; Abstract: Here's how the stars dressed up while celebrating Halloween this year!; Category: entertainment
Title: Fashion hits and misses for October 2019; Abstract: We're rounding up the best and worst dressed stars of the month!; Category: entertainment
Title: Celebrity PDA of 2019; Abstract: See the stars kissing and hugging on the red carpet and out and about!; Category: entertainment
Title: Alex Bregman carried his bat all the way to first on moonshot home run in Game 6; Abstract: Alex Bregman continued his 2019 World Series home run celebrations by taking his bat on a trip to first base after knocking a solo home run off Stephen Strasburg in the bottom of the first to give the Astros a 2-1 lead.; Category: sports
Title: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Newest Nickname for Archie Is Halloween-Appropriate; Abstract: 'Bubba' isn't the only nickname Archie's parents call him.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Prince Harry Has the Sweetest Response When Young Student Calls Him Handsome During Japan Trip; Abstract: Prince Harry Has Sweet Response When Student Calls Him Handsome; Category: lifestyle
Title: Stars They're Just Like Us!; Abstract: Stars They're Just Like Us!; Category: entertainment
Title: Donald Trump Jr. reflects on explosive 'View' chat: 'I don't think they like me much anymore'; Abstract: After a heated appearance on "The View" Thursday, Donald Trump Jr. talked about the experience later that day with Sean Hannity on Fox News.; Category: tv
Title: Report: Stephen A. Smith strikes massive new deal with ESPN; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Meghan Markle earns Duchess Camilla's support, royal expert says; Abstract: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has been a "pillar of support" to Meghan Markle after the Duchess of Sussex admitted in a shocking documentary that the ruthless press scrutiny meant she was "existing, not living."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Senior Trump official embellished résumé, had face on fake Time cover; Abstract: State Dept. official Mina Chang claimed to be a Harvard Business School "alumna" who ran a nonprofit that worked in 40 countries.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GP Stainless Steel Diesel EXHAUST TIP 4" To 5" Bolt On 15 Degree Angle Cut 12" L; Brand: Greyhound Performance; Review: Great quality, nice look, good size. This tip is not so freakishly large that it looks out of place. Added it to my MagnaFlow cat-back and had to cut very little from the tail pipe to get the look I wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 521-122 Control Arm for Chrysler/Dodge; Brand: Dorman; Review: Right part, first time. Price is a steal when you consider what the dealer gets. Installed in about 30 min each side, perfect fit. To have the dealer do left and right was $600; this was $45 each.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ACDelco 179-1266 GM Original Equipment Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve Kit with Check Valve and Grommet; Brand: ACDelco; Review: Original AC Delco for 50% of dealer (and this is a dealer only part!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Replacement Pair Three Button Keyless Entry Remotes for Ford Vehicles - Black; Brand: Replacement; Review: Took about a minute to program, looks exactly like the OEM, works perfectly every time. Great value when you consider one new fob from Ford is about $40.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honda HRX217 (Serial Range MAGA-2200001-Up) HRR216 (Serial Range MZCG-86700001-Up) Tune-Up Kit; Brand: Honda; Review: Everything in one stop to tune up your Honda mower; all OEM parts. Seller really knows their business and is a very good resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E-Autogrilles 51-0310 Black Rock Crawler Rear Bumper (07-16 Jeep Wrangler JK Textured Heavy Duty with 2'' Hitch Receiver); Brand: EAG; Review: Went on a couple Jeep forum sites first and a lot of people were worried about this 'off-brand.' This is a solid, good looking bumper! It matches the Smitty on the front of my 2012 Unlimited Rubi perfectly. Install was a breeze, solo, and took maybe an hour (this includes detaching that factory plastic piece of $&@/). I propped it up in the middle on some stacked 5 gal buckets and, presto! Done. I would definitely recommend eAutogrilles after receiving and installing this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Synergy Manufacturing 8009-12 Jeep JK/WJ Dana 30/44 HD Ball Joint Set (2 Uppers, 2 Lowers); Brand: Synergy Manufacturing; Review: So I had the infamous JK Death Wobble. After searching and reading dozens of reviews, I settled on these Synergy ball joints. What s solidly built, well engineered product. Install ain't easy, but most things worth doing aren't. My 2012 Unlimimted Rubi only had 42k miles, but I couldn't believe how bad the lower ball joints were; hammered out and beat to death just don't describe it. Installed these and had the alignment checked, steering was tight again! Of course I also replaced the drag link and track bar, but these ball joints are fantastic. Do yourself a favor and buy them now, even if you bought your JK yesterday. These ball joints will save your drag link and your sanity; probably not the factory track bar though, it's pretty weak.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rugged Ridge 11116.07 Silver Aluminum Hood Catch Set - Pair for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU; Brand: Rugged Ridge; Review: Some reviewers have stated these are difficult to install; not so. Using a 1/4 inch drive ratchet, 6 inch extension and universal I got these done in 15 min. If your don't have a lot of tools, pull the headlights. One of the best looking, best performing additions I've put on my Jeep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ABN Black Stainless Steel & ABS Plastic Replacement Gas Cap Cover for 2007-2015 07-15 Jeep Wrangler JK; Brand: ABN; Review: This cap is every bit as good as those costing $75 or more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TeraFlex 1753418 Front Track bar (Jeep JK); Brand: Teraflex; Review: This is an absolute beast of a track bar, and a must if you have a lifted JK. This, together with Synergy ball joints and the death wobble is history. My JK rides perfectly and corners nice and flat. Anything Teraflex has had great engineering put into it. Their commitment to quality is evident in the heft of this product and the strength of the adjustable clamp. I would have bought their ball joints if had learned of them sooner, but do not hesitate to purchase this track bar to get your front axle under control. Amazon has THE BEST price on this part.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rancho RS6250B Control Arm correction Bracket - Pair; Brand: Rancho; Review: Okay, first off I'm not a Rancho fan. Can't tell you why, they've just never been my favorite suspension company. Not really any different than the Ford/Chevy/Chrysler/Toyota battles out there. These brackets are well made, fully box welded, and fit PERFECTLY. Install was a breeze without jacking my 3.25" lifted 2012 JK 4dr off the ground. If you've lifted your JK and done nothing with the front control arms, do this. I chased the Death Wobble and did ball joints, track bar and drag link. All of those fixes appropriately killed the Death Wobble. This control arm kit restored the road manners my JK lost when I lifted it. Bump steer; gone. Brake dive; gone. For the relatively small $$ investment, don't short or question yourself, buy this kit. I looked at some of my favorites like Rugged Ridge and Rough Country, but I felt this kit was superior. You won't regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daystar, Universal winch hook roller fairlead isolator, black, fits most 8k lb to 12.5k lb winches, KU70039BK, Made in; Brand: Daystar; Review: This little keeper was easy to install and looks great. When used, this pad removes any strain on your winch cable. This is a great buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smittybilt 87450 2" Ball Adjustable Tow Bar Kit - 5000 lbs. Rating; Brand: Smittybilt; Review: I purchased this tow bar to get ready for a 1000 mile vacation tow this summer. I used it to tow my 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. My JK is pretty well modified, so I weighed it; 4,860 lbs. I factored in an additional 130 pounds for the tow bar, the two inflatable kayaks and some other camping items I threw in back and figure I towed right at 5,000 lbs. The tow bar worked perfectly and showed no signs of wear at the conclusion of the tow; and we hit a lot of hills from central California to central Oregon and back. The Jeep tracked perfectly behind the motorhome. I will disclose here to all who will read this review that I was very worried about the strength of the grade 5 bolts that came with the tow bar, so for an additional $25 I changed them all out to grade 8. I knew Smitty wouldn't cover my changes if something went wrong, but the stronger bolts gave me peace of mind (and I had the back-up cam on the whole drive watching!).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeep Wrangler JK Track Bar and Lower Control Arm Bolt Upgrade Kit + Extra M14 Bolt; Brand: Ohio Diesel Parts; Review: Every bolt needed to swap out the metrics on your JKu and get peace of mind. I favor grade 8 over metric 10.8/10.9, and this is a great kit. You'll spend more buying each bolt, nut and washer separately. I kinda geeked out on the packaging; everything was neatly organized and sealed. Ohio Diesel appears to really care about what their customers receive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blazer C6304 LED Round Wireless Towing Light Kit - Under 80-Inches - Red; Brand: Blazer International Trailer & Towing Accessories; Review: These worked fine for me; used them on a 1,000 mile tow. Very convenient wireless operation. You may need to have the lights close to the sender for first use. I found that the right wouldn't work at first, so held the lights within a couple feet of the sender and checked to be sure both worked with all signals/brake. That seemed to do the trick and they have worked flawlessly since.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubicon Express RXT2000B Steering Stabilizer; Brand: Rubicon Express; Review: I read all the reviews before deciding to buy 2 of these Rubicon Express stabilizers. I have a 2012 JKU Rubicon 4 door on 35's. I had the death wobble and replaced ball joints, drag link and track bar. There was still some bump steer, so I tossed the stock stabilizer and bought a dual set up from a competitor (we'll call them 'un-smooth nation'). The dual was okay. It had two huge hydraulic shocks without protective boots; can't make a boot fit. Things still felt too spongy, so I found these gas charged stabilizers. Yes they are of smaller diameter than the un-smooth nation, but that solved any issues with the drivers side hitting on the adjustable collar of the drag link because of its fat diameter. Long story short, these are great stabilizers. I can feel the significant difference when turning the wheel or hitting uneven pavement. I love them. Wish I'd bought them first. I've read the posts where buyers have busted one of these. Truth be told, if you use your Jeep you might break one too. It's important to get the tape measure out to be sure you've mounted the brackets so that the shock can fully extend and compress without bottoming or topping out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EONPOW Black Gas Tank Cap Cover Door Fuel Filler For 2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited; Brand: ; Review: Opened to plain brown box and found a Mopar part with Mopar part number and Mopar installation instructions. Definitely a well built fuel cover for a screaming good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rampage Products 87611 Hood Footman Loop and Windshield Stop for 1997-2018 Jeep Wrangler TJ 7 JK, Black; Brand: RAMPAGE PRODUCTS; Review: First of all, the more rugged look of the footman loop is great. Now let's talk negative. Installation is a breeze, but one side of the threaded studs for the loop sheared way before it was tight. No problem, I have some metric threaded rod. Once I had new threaded rod in place, I gave the loop a quick wipe down with a terry towel and some RUBBING ALCOHOL. Yes, the 'black powdercoat' came right off. Figuring none of the finish would last, I stripped all 3 pieces and re-coated them myself. Does it look great? Yes. Was it worth the price and hassle? Maybe it was. How much would I have spent to have a machine shop make these, probably more than I spent making this set right. You make the call. Are you ready to repair and refinish this set to get the look you want!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mopar 77070052 Cold Air Intake; Brand: Mopar; Review: I put this on my 2012 Unlimited Rubicon and love it. Install was all of 30-40 minutes. The sound is awesome, not sure I gained a lot of performance. I didn't install this for huge performance gains, just wanted to reduce airflow restriction and have a washable filter. The blue Mopar logo is cool as hell and worth the price; 50 state legal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TeraFlex 1754418 JK Rear Forged Monster Track Bar Kit; Brand: Teraflex; Review: Everything TeraFlex gets an A+ for design, engineering and durability. I had a track bar relocation bracket, but noticed when going over bumps (like pavement transitions) the right rear if my 4 dr JKU Rubicon seemed to sink; kinda felt like my Jeep was wallowing. This very heavy duty track bar fixed that issue. I put a TF adjustable track bar up front over a year ago; they completely change how your Jeep handles (for the better).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superchips 3571 Flashcal F5 Tuner; Brand: Superchips; Review: If you are reading this, you are either on the fence about buying or are looking for affirmation that this is the right thing to do. It is. I have a 2012 4 dr Unlimited Rubicon. I have 35 inch tires and a host of suspension upgrades. The performance of the 3.6 has been okay, but I've felt that shift points have been way off as well as speedo. I installed a Mopar Performance cold air intake, and that helped with throttle response, but my JK has always seemed to hunt for the right gear. I serviced the WA 580 auto trans at 30k miles with full synthetic ATF +4; better, but not a full remedy. After a lot of research, and reading reviews, I opted to try the FlashCal. After a simple update on the desktop, it took a grand total of 20 minutes to reset my tire size calibration. The result was nothing short of amazing. My JK no longer felt like it didn't know what gear to be in, and shifting was smooth. I also took advantage of some of the simple features like turning off the horn chirp with door lock. Gas mileage increased from 12.3 to 14.7; might even get better when I stop jumping on the throttle. I was so please with the FlashCal that I opted for the $$ upgrade to FlashPak; nice. Using the 91 octane performance tune, my JK runs like I've changed the cam. I have an abundance of smooth power from idle to wide open throttle; love the freeway now. Bottom line regarding some of negative reviews: If you have a Mac, consider installing Parallels and Windows 10. It's not cheap (Parallels is $70 and Windows 10 is $119), but for me it works; my daughter uses Windows and Mac it for school. Read and follow the directions. Connect to Ignition and update the tuner before 1st use. If you want to upgrade to FlashPak later; no problem. Follow the instructions on the screen when hooked up to your OBD-II port; easy enough, but be patient (and know the difference between ACC and Ign On but engine not running). This thing is almost fool-proof. Many reviews have said this is over-priced and a 'one-time' use; I disagree. It's far cheaper than a cam swap if seeking more power. You can carry this tuner off-road and be able to control functions like idle and front/rear diff lock for us Rubicon owners. And for those of us in s smog state (like CA), I can set it back to stock for my bi-annual smog test, then quickly go back to performance. I'll use it every other year for sure. You won't be sorry you bought this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Post Battery Master Disconnect Switch; Brand: GAMA Electronics; Review: Well made product that installs quickly and provide more than adequate clearance. I put 3 on my motorhome to protect the batteries from discharge; fits and works like a charm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omix-ADA 16749.13 Caliper Bracket for Jeep Wrangler JK/Liberty KK; Brand: Omix-Ada; Review: Perfect replacement part.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Chrysler 82212464AB Headliner; Brand: Genuine Chrysler; Review: Very satisfied with the quality, fit and finish of this headliner. Like other reviewers, I pulled the top and painted the white interior a satin black. That, together with this factory headliner, takes the interior of my Unlimited Rubicon to a whole new level. No issues with the adhesive at all. Be sure to clean the interior surfaces with clean, lint free rags soaked in denatured alcohol or mineral spirits. Apply the adhesive strips when the ambient temperature is within the range shown, then stack on the 20lb weights for at least an hour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TeraFlex 1953100 1/2" Front Spring Spacer (Single); Brand: Teraflex; Review: Perfect fit, high quality construction, no squeeks, isolator doesn't slip, it's Teraflex, you can't go wrong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodge Chrysler & Jeep MOPAR Touch Up Paint 0.5oz Bottle (3648) PRP / JRP Deep Cherry Red; Brand: Mopar; Review: Like other reviewers, really impressed with the color match, ease of application, applicator options and clear coat. This is the best touch up I've ever used.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2007-2014 Jeep Wrangler Door Sill Entry Guards Set of 4 Jeep Logos Mopar OEM; Brand: Mopar; Review: Ok, so I bought other door sill guards that were advertised as 'OEM', but quite frankly they were terrible. These were sold by a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealer, so I thought what the heck. Superior product. Came in a Mopar box. Had the same part numbers as the others, but you could easily tell the 'others' were cheap imported copies made with poor quality plastic. These were pliable, felt more durable, and fit sooooo much better. Don't cheap out, buy these from Mopar - they fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motive Products 0103 Power Bleeder Fits Late Model Chrysler Vehicles; Brand: Motive Products; Review: Even after reading some of the negative reviews, this looked like s worthwhile purchase. It sure makes bleeding brakes after installing new lines or calipers a breeze. I didn't pressurize it above 15lbs, worked great. Easy clean-up with some alcohol and good-to-go for the next job. If you service your own brakes, and periodically flush the fluid, this is a simple to use tool of good quality for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CUTEQUEEN TRADING 4pcs 50W 6Ohm LED Load Resistors for LED Turn Signal Lights or LED License Plate Lights or DRL; Brand: Cutequeen; Review: I needed resistors to solve the hyperflash in my Jeep Wrangler JKu after installing LED front signals, this did the trick. Install took about 10 minutes and was painless. I mounted these to the metal fender braces as so many reviewers talked about the amount of heat they generate. Mine are on the flasher circuit, and I get no heat at all. This was an easy, low-cost fix that allows me to enjoy my LED lights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeep Wrangler JK Front Frame Tube Hole Cover Plugs keep out mud for all 2007 thru 2017 Models; Brand: Upper Bound; Review: So the hole is no big deal, but it can get filled with mud or rocks or become a home to insects. This little plug is a perfect fit, very snug and hasn't fallen out or become loose. Color matches all the other ABS plastic under the front.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SLDX 80w 17/19inch Single Row Off Road Led Light Bar Spot Flood Beam 16 x 5W Cree leds 12V Bar; Brand: SLDX; Review: This was a perfect fit below the license plate of my Jeep. It's not obscenely bright, but just what I wanted. The case is heavy finned aluminum and looks really good. Install snd wiring was easy; went and bought 2 shorter SLDX single row bars to put under the rear bumper. If issues come up, I'll update.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CH4x4 Rocker Switch Jeep JK Bumper LED Bar Symbol - Horizontal - Green LED; Brand: CH4X4 Industries; Review: Easy to wire, love the back light. If you're picky about your Jeep, you would put just any old rocker switch in it. I was so happy with this one I bought 3 more for underhood lights, rear lights and air compressor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Auxbeam; Brand: Auxbeam; Review: Great light for the price. Nice cast aluminum housing feels heavy duty. Multi-position mounting bracket provides good range with regard to lighting direction. Very bright, crisp, clean light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 7; Brand: SUNPIE; Review: So I read all the reviews, good and bad, and decided this was worth a look at $20. Took all of about 9.5 seconds to install. Fit is tight. I experienced no rips. I can open my console and the cover stays in place. Yes, the lock is covered. I rarely have anything in the center console that I need to lock up, but if/when I do it is not a challenge to pull the cover up slightly and put the key in. All in all this is a great value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smittybilt 2843 Black Pivot HD Oversize Tire Carrier for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK; Brand: Smittybilt; Review: Overall, this is one heavy-duty tire rack. It looks good too, and the black wrinkle finish matches the bumper. The directions are bit....off. They are not at all incorrect, but an exploded diagram would be a huge help. And I had parts in my kit that don't show up in the instructions or in the photos. Never did figure out where they go. Found where the could fit, but they weren't needed in my case. All in all I spent about 2 hours mounting this. Well worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: The Count of Monte Cristo; Author: Alexandre Dumas; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: One of my all-time favorite books. This story encompasses over twenty years, dozens of characters, plot twists and turns, and is, without doubt, the best story of revenge every written. A brilliantly written story, with a plot to keep you coming back for more. This book deserves its rank as a "classic"!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1); Author: Diana Wynne Jones; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Very different from the also-wonderful anime, this is one of the best books I've read in the last year. The main character Sophie, convinced she is meant to live in the background while her younger sisters set out to make their fortunes, in turn has the most exciting adventure of all when the Witch of the Waste turns her into an old woman. Suddenly, Sophie no longer cares what anyone thinks of her and goes about having adventures with the handsome and wicked Wizard Howl. An absolutely wonderful read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watchmen; Author: Alan Moore; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: For those of you born after the Cold War was over and the Berlin Wall was knocked down, this book may seem like an alternate-history, for others, this is satire. For nearly 50 years, the "Western" world lived in terror that eventually the Russians would drop an atomic bomb, which meant retaliation- basically, World War all over again, this time with nuclear weaponry. This book was originally written in 1986, so it is set in a near-future that is completely focused on that Cold War mentality. We read comic books about superheroes all the time. But think about it- if a bunch of people dressed up in weird costumes and went out to tackle "bad guys" on their own, we would be convinced that person wasn't a hero, but mentally ill. What type of person would become a superhero in a realistic world? Some would be soldier-types; some would be world famous athletes and public servants; some would be psychopaths (like the Comedian and Rorschach). Only one superhero in this book actually has super powers (Dr. Manhattan) - everyone else is just a regular person. In essence, this book is a murder mystery: who killed the former superhero, the Comedian? The only person who notices, or even cares, is Rorschach, a masked superhero who never hung up his mask. As he unravels the mystery of the death of a former comrade, we see conspiracy theories, politics, romance, betrayal, and an ending that is unforgettable. If I was able to do a book club, this would be my first pick. Moore uses a graphic novel in a way that is unique to the medium- between voice-overs, showing past and present through color and layout; I'm with Moore when I say I think this works best as a graphic novel- not a movie, not a novel, but this medium. Watchmen is considered by many to be one of the best novels of the 20th century, period. Between Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman (Sandman) and Frank Miller (Sin City, Return of the Dark Knight), these authors gave validity and depth to a genre that was largely discounted and looked down upon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1); Author: Kristin Cashore; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book was recommended to me when the Twilight series first came out and I was disgusted. A Teen Librarian I worked with passed me this book, and man, was she right! Katya, the heroine, is not a helpless, directionless girl who sacrifices all (including her very life) for love like Bella; she is powerful, intelligent, resourceful, and deadly! Her relationship with the hero grows from mutual respect and admiration, where they come to rely on one another strengths and protect each other from their weaknesses. I really liked how sex was handled in this book as well- a choice between two young adults who are equals that care deeply for one another. Added bonus? The heroine doesn't become a pregnant and married princess who lives happily ever after at the end, because her life and story are still ongoing. I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys YA fiction or fantasy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Author: Stephen Chbosky; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Its been a several years since I read this book, but what I remember being impressed with were the relatability and accuracy of how the author handles the characters, their choices, and interactions. The scene that sticks out to me is where they are listening to music in the car and the most appropriate phrase to describe that moment is, "I feel infinite", as only a young person can. I loved how the book didn't pull any punches or wrap life up in a pretty bow with the idea that everything will be just fine, cuz that's not how life works. You have to make it fine yourself, it won't just happen. A highly recommended title for any teen (or adult, for that matter).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Graveyard Book; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book literally opens with the murder of a husband and wife and their little girl, and the killer is looking around the house, trying to find the toddler he needs to kill in order to complete the job. Somehow, the toddler managed to get out of its crib and outside while the murderer was at his work. The child makes it down the street to a cemetery. It's at this point things get interesting, because the ghosts in the cemetery decide the raise the little boy themselves. As long as he remains in the graveyard, they can protect him. If he leaves, the killer Jack can track him down. The boy's name is Nobody, and this is his story of being raised by ghosts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks; Author: E. Lockhart; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: It's Frankie's sophomore year in high school; she had a "blooming" summer and now she returns to her prestigious boarding school (that her dad and all his friends went to) to finally grab the attention of the cutest, most popular boy at school. The author writes high school SO well- the girls that follow the boys and how they behave, how teachers act, etc. Frankie soon realizes that her boyfriend views her as that cute girl to wear on his arm, but he is keeping secrets from her and starts ditching her for his friends. Frankie is brilliant and a strategist- she figures out how to deal with her boyfriend based on what she wants; and what she wants is his attention. So, using methods that would do the Pentagon proud, Frankie sets up a series of hilarious and huge practical jokes and pranks for the whole school. I was experiencing a severe reading-drought when I finally picked up this book- and could NOT put it down! The author did a remarkable job in her creation of Frankie; on one hand, Frankie is imminently relatible as a 15-year-old girl, in love for the first time and trying to fit into her boyfriends world. On the other hand, unlike Bella from Twilight (gag!) THIS heroine has a mind, a power, and a motivation all her own, usually more powerful and perceptive than anyone around her could possibly recognize. Her intelligence, the way she reads people, the way she strategizes to get her way (I wish I had thought of all the ways to respond when your high school boyfriend ditches you for his friends) is truly wonderful. My favorite line has to be, "She wasn't a person who needed to be liked so much as she was a person who liked to be notorious". Amen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Fire and Thorns, #1); Author: Rae Carson; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: At first I had a hard time getting into this book, but by the time I got to chapter 3, I was totally hooked! I loved the protagonist, Elisa, was not your typical princess. I loved that she was frightened, insecure, overweight, clueless, and totally aware that she was all of these things. I loved that in moments of panic and confusion, somehow Elisa manages to not only save herself, but others. I love that the author had Elisa deal with emotional eating and her relationship to food, a topic many of us have personal experience with. I love that the end of the book makes me desperate for a sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boomerang Clue; Author: Agatha Christie; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I adore Agatha Christie mysteries, but find her "thrillers" a bit vapid. I couldn't get into the protagonists, the villains, the plot, or any of it. Not one of her better works.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile; Author: Bill Willingham; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Imagine that all the characters in fairy tales are real; they just live in different dimensions or worlds. Well, when "The Destroyer" comes through their worlds they are forced to cross into our world where they live in a magical exile in New York City and Upstate New York. Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and the Big Bad Wolf all play prominent characters. This is a fabulous GN series, funny, serious, and uses characters from legends and fairytales all over the world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3); Author: Loretta Chase; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This was the first romance book I ever read. The person told me to read it said, "You'll love it; she shoots him!". Sure enough, I truly enjoyed this fun read! The love scenes were steamy, the heroine spunky, and yes, she did shoot him and totally deserved it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gaudy Night (Lord Peter Wimsey, #12); Author: Dorothy L. Sayers; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This is my favorite book in the Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane love story, and probably my favorite couple in all of literature. He knows its love from the first moment; she has been so deeply burned by love that she can't even think about it. So over the course of 5 years, a couple of corpses, and several mysteries, these two adults (finally, a love story from grown-ups and equals!) finally make a match! Ever character Sayers develops is a full, real person who feels distinct and authentic. I loved this story, the setting, the build up, everything!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whale Talk; Author: Chris Crutcher; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Crutcher was a child psychologist before becoming an author, and he doesn't gloss over the horrible things that can happen to children. T.J. Jones, the only black kid in his county, is being pressured to join the high school basketball team. He, however, wants to stick it to the racist good-old-boy town he lives in and assembles a group of misfits to form the schools swimming team. While the team of guys develops into a remarkable friendship for all, in the background is how the world around them operates. This book deals with child abuse, domestic violence, racism, discrimination, and sex without pulling ANY punches. Extremely well-written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drama; Author: Raina Telgemeier; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this graphic novel about a middle school theater geek who makes friends, deals with crushes, and puts on a killer play at the same time. I like that this is a realistic story (nobody wearing capes and tights, unless its literally on stage during a performance) and all the heroic actions come form the kids themselves. It features all types of kids: the geeks, the jocks, the actors, the drama-nerds, everybody! And the fact that there are multiple realistic gay characters in it makes it even better. If you were ever a theater geek, you will absolutely get this story!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Cinder is a teenage cyborg who makes a living for her family as the best mechanic in New Beijing. Her work supports her step-mother and two sisters. Since Cinder is a cyborg, she is considered as less than human, meaning she has no rights at all. After a family disaster, Cinder's step-mother decided to be rid of Cinder once and for all by "volunteering" her to be an experimental guinea pig for the government, who are working to find a vaccine for an incredibly contagious plague that has ravaged their world for years. Its only once Cinder becomes a test subject that things really begin to take off. There isn't much here that relates to the old fairy tales: there is the prince, the awful step-family, a "magic pumpkin", and the whole lost shoe thing? Now its a whole foot! I liked the twists and turns this novel made, and the world building is strong enough to support multiple story lines. Looks to be a great series!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet (Scarlet, #1); Author: A.C. Gaughen; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: We've all heard the stories about Robin Hood and his merry men, robbing the rich to feed the poor while living it up in Sherwood Forest. Scarlet is from the point of view of Wil Scarlet; thief, sneak, liar, and one of the core members of Robin Hoods gang. Wil carries a secret that only the closest to him know- he is a she. Scarlet (as all the boys call her) has a history she won't share with anyone, even Robin (who causes her to feel all sorts of things she wishes she didn't). Meanwhile, she is fending off the attentions of Little John, and trying to stay one step ahead of the thief-taker, Guy of Gisborne. This take on the old tales is a twist, but I really saw the answers to all the "mysteries" within the first 2 chapters. A good, fast read for teens, but nothing world-shattering.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned; Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ever heard the expression "not even if you were the last man on Earth"? Well, what if you really were the last man on Earth? Yorrick Brown, an out of work escape artist, son of a congresswoman and a drama professor, is busy trying to find a job, raising a monkey, and trying to work up the courage to propose to his girlfriend Beth who is traveling in Australia. Then the unthinkable happens- every living creature with a Y chromosome dies suddenly- all men, all boys, all babies, all animals, etc. All that's left are women. How will the world respond? Who will run the government? What would you do with a real live man, if he's the last? Yorrick sets out on a journey to help the government and trying to get across the world to find the only woman he loves. Helping him on his journey is Secret Agent 355 and Dr. Mann, a specialist in reproduction. Facing thieves, crazed Amazons (who think all men were exterminated for a reason and see no reason to stop the violence), Israeli soldiers, etc. This is a very famous serious, very funny, lots of adventure, and it raises a lot of questions about gender.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seraphina (Seraphina, #1); Author: Rachel Hartman; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: In some ways it's the usual story: the protagonist is hiding a secret so huge it could not only destroy her, but also the people she loves the most. In this case, Seraphina is half-dragon and considered an aberration by both races. In order to protect herself and her family Seraphina goes through life trying to draw as little attention to herself as possible, meanwhile reviling herself as a hideous, unlovable monster. Add in falling in love with the Captain of the Guards (who also happens to be a bastard Prince and betrothed to the heiress apparent) and you have a girl going through a true identity crisis. I really, really, really liked this book. I simply LOVED how Rachel Hartman built this world and the races that inhabit it. The world is fascinating, the overlays of politics, prejudices, falling in love, self-loathing, and secrets in believable. The pacing was great (something was always happening but not too fast), I enjoyed the many characters, and I liked the ending. The only thing that really didn't make sense to me is that dragons change into human forms simply so they can talk to humans. Now that is a wacky super power my dear, but the whole plot hinges on the fact that most "people" can only spot a dragon if they are wearing identifying silver bells. Anyhoo, loved this title more than most books I've read this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends With Boys; Author: Faith Erin Hicks; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Maggie is the youngest of four with 3 older brothers. All her life, Maggie has been home schooled by her mother, who has since left the family which means Maggie is going to public high school for the first time. Getting used to the cliques, the teachers, and the school is a major adjustment and learning to make friends is even more difficult. Meanwhile, Maggie is being haunted by a ghost from the graveyard that just will not let her alone. Maggie is struggling to come to terms with why her mother left them, finding her place in her family, in her school. However, I like how Maggie is honest, she knows who she is and doesn't change for other people. Her older brothers are by terms awesome and annoying (much like real brothers). I really liked the characterization of Maggie and her brothers, her police chief dad, her new friends brother-sister combo Alistair and Lucy (what it's like to be the "freak" and to be bullied) and the "pack" or popular guys who torment anyone not like them. I loved the art and the realistic depiction of high school life. This has been on the "best of graphic novels list for teens" all year. Well worth recommending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pregnancy Project; Author: Gaby Rodriguez; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Everyone always told Gaby she would end up like her mother and all her older sisters- she would become a teen mother, and mostly like, a single teen mom at that. So even though Gaby is an honor student with a steady boyfriend, when Gaby becomes pregnant in her senior year she faces all the rumors, backstabbing, and assumptions people make of her. Until she presents her senior project to the entire school- where she pulls of her false belly to reveal she was never pregnant- her project was to see and experience what is was like to be a pregnant teen. By the time Gaby finished her presentation she became a national phenomenon, and within weeks she had a book AND a movie deal. Gaby's mother became a mother at 15, and as the youngest of 7 children, Gaby had nieces older than she was and 31 nieces and nephews by the time she was a senior. Everyone (particularly in her family) came down on Gaby and Jorge like a ton of bricks- cruel remarks to their faces, even crueler remarks behind their backs. She talks about the experience of teen parenthood she has witnessed firsthand within her own family, how the teen moms at her school struggles and were ostracized. The big message that Gaby is trying to get across is you don't have to be a statistic. You don't have to let other people be right about you and live up to their expectations instead of your own. Gaby is now in college, and the first person in her family to graduate high school. An incredible young woman, I think she will have a great future working in social services or another area of activism. Gaby herself is pro-life and dedicated to her faith is another point I think is important to mention.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?; Author: Philip K. Dick; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Set in post-apocalyptic near future after a massive nuclear war that has made nearly all animal species extinct, owning animals is a symbol of status. Most people have moved to off-world colonies cuz it's so bad down here. This world also includes androids that are used in off-world colonies but they are not allowed on Earth. Androids look, feel, and act like humans. The only difference is humans feel empathy (particularly towards animals and other people) while androids do not. Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter, is charged with "retiring" 6 android escapees. This book is heftier, reflecting on humanity, the meaning of life, etc. Blade Runner was based on this book. Unfortunately, this is one of those few books I enjoyed the film more than a book- but that's a personal preference.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Monstrumologist (The Monstrumologist, #1); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A young boy is apprenticed to a prominent doctor in his New England community. The doctor is really a monstrumologist, an expert on real-life monsters and is obsessed by his scientific search and understanding of them. The 1st chapter opens with the autopsy of a creature whose mouth and teeth are found on its torso, found in a grave with the young girl he attacked. This book raises the question- what or who is a monster? The thing that goes bump in the night, or the respectable doctor who is willing to risk the lives of anyone around him (including a child)in order to pursue his passion? This is the 1st of a trilogy. To be honest, this book freaked me out so much I couldn't finish it, but I do like recommending it to teens who enjoy horror.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pirates!; Author: Celia Rees; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Girl pirates during the early 1700s; in order to escape marriage to a horrific man, Nancy and her "slave" Minerva from Jamaica escape and join a pirate ship. For several years they dress as men, fight as men, and life like pirates. But of course, the man Nancy left at the altar is on her trail, for with her is a ruby necklace he gave her as a wedding gift. Meanwhile, Nancy's own true love, William, has become a naval captain and it's his job to track down pirates. What will William do when he finds the pirate in his possession is the girl he's loved his whole life?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Unfinished Clue; Author: Georgette Heyer; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I've just read a large stack of Heyer mysteries, and I really liked this one. I never figured out who did it (I didn't even suspect them), which is unusual. Heyer uses a different detective here, so I missed the usual banter that comes with Inspector Hemingway. Anyway, an enjoyable read!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bloody Jack (Bloody Jack, #1); Author: L.A. Meyer; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Mary "Jacky" Faber is a London orphan, a street urchin with no family, no money, no food, and no hope. So she does the only thing that makes any sense to her- become a boy, hop on a ship to a faraway land and begin again. So begins the adventures of Bloody Jack Faber. I enjoyed this book far more than I was expecting. It's a quick, enjoyable read, so I would recommend it to reluctant readers. There is adventure, romance, and some real terror (at one point Jacky is attacked by a lecherous sailor). Jacky is relatable in her imperfections: she/he is a liar, manipulator, trickster, teaser, and acknowledged coward. She plots and finagles to get her way, and really, that is the reason she is able to survive- by changing her circumstances so she has the best chance of survival. I have to say, I found Bloody Jack far more believable that Pirates be Celia Rees, mostly because Jacky is used to scavenging and doing whatever is necessary to survive on the streets of London, and therefore, more capable of conniving her way to survive on a naval ship. Overall I would definitely recommend and book talk this title with middle schoolers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Say Nothing of the Dog (Oxford Time Travel, #2); Author: Connie Willis; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: First of all, I really have no idea what genre to put this book in- there are elements of science fiction, mystery, humor, but mostly it is an homage to some of my favorite British things- comedy of manners, golden age mystery novels, and the late Victorian era. There are lots and lots of references (in both style and subject matter) to Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome, the Lord Peter Wimsey novels by Dorothy L. Sayers, etc. as well as hilarious characters and misbehaving pets. While not life changing, I really enjoyed reading this story, it was a wonderful escape while flying on airplanes and being stuck in airports!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black; Author: Youme Landowne; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Pitch Black is different than any graphic novel I've ever read. The story is quite simple: one day a woman artist starts up a conversation with a man she meets in the subway. He then begins to tell her his life story, in all its pain, loss, poverty, and violence. Abandoned at birth, shuffled through foster homes, and finally dumped in a homeless shelter, the man was illiterate, uneducated, and had no future. One day when being chased by the cops for sleeping he discovers his way down into the tunnels of the subway and discovers a whole new way to live. The art work is truly remarkable; on one hand the style is chunky, unfinished, broad strokes (definitely NOT superhero style) but it perfectly captures the dichotomy of harshness and simplicity, bleakness and honesty, and overall I found it quite moving. I would absolutely recommend this book to a reluctant reader.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles, #1); Author: Kresley Cole; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was disappointed with this novel. I have read quite a few Kresley Cole paranormal romance titles, and some of them are great and some are so-so. This (her first YA title, I believe) is definitely in the so-so category. While I enjoyed the world building & the tarot cards (so cool to see that in a book!), I didn't develop feelings for any of the characters. The protagonist, Evie, is written in a very truthful manner, but she isn't someone I would like or root for. Jackson, her teenage paramour, thinks she is useless, a spoiled rich girl who has no idea how to survive or what is truly important in life- and he's right. For the life of me I have no idea why Jackson works so hard to save Evie! And she spends the entire book trying to deny her truth, her reality, her strength, and her power. I suppose when I think that Evie is a 16 year old girl dealing with madness, death, starvation, rape, etc. I really shouldn't be so hard on her, but man! I just couldn't develop empathy or sympathy for the characters. It's possible that this series will lead to so great stories and great characters like her "Immortals After Dark" series. But as a stand alone novel? Disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eleanor & Park; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Wow. Usually I avoid teen romance like the plague, but I heard enough about this book to make it the exception. Finally, a book that accurately describes teen love, which is not Romeo & Juliet or Bella & Edward nonsense, this is the real thing. He's not the handsome jock, she isn't the pretty girl- both people feel isolated and lonely in the worlds they inhabit. It's about adoring every freckle, every wrinkle & quirk about your loved one. And its about the powerlessness you feel as a teen- being completely aware of your environment and unable to do anything about it. This book was heartbreaking and beautifully written, a very quick read (Rowell keeps an exceptional pace) and totally relatable. This book absolutely deserves 5 stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Born Chinese; Author: Gene Luen Yang; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I heard so many good things about this graphic novel and it actually lived up to expectations! American Born Chinese takes multiple stories- ancient legend mixed with the modern lives of Jin, Wei-Chen, and Danny- young men struggling to find their identity in America, as well as making peace with thier pasts. Rarely have I seen a graphic novel that explores racial prejudice and identity in the way this book has done. I loved the artwork, the coloring, the choice of language, scenery, and characters. This is a graphic novel worthy of book clubs and discussion groups, it's so good and there is so much in it to talk about!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 1 (Saga, #1); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I heard so many great things about this graphic novel- and they were all true! The art in this story is something different from what I have seen before and does a wonderful job of conveying both action and emotion. This is an intergalatic, multi-species story about two star-crossed soldiers-turned-lovers who run away from their worlds and cultures to raise their new born child together. Their child is considered a crime against nature, and governments and assassins are hunting them down- to kill the parents and experiment on the child. We go to different worlds (including Sextillion where the entire planet is a whorehouse), different species and cultures- the first volume gives a tremendous amount of room for multiple characters and storylines. My one word of advice- this novel is extremely graphic and sexual, both in pictures and in the script. Nudity is used in a variety of ways, from breastfeeding to robots having sex to huge orgies. Every scene has its purpose so I wouldn't consider it "gratuitous", but Vaughan certainly pulls no punches in either the language or the visuals. An excellent beginning to an exciting new series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You; Author: Matthew Inman; Genres: non-fiction, graphic, comics, fiction; Review: Hot to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You is a fluffy book. By that I mean it is fun and enjoyable but without real substance. It's not your average comic book, graphic novel, or book of poems. This book is an illustrated guide to the (psychotic) behavior of cats and what said behavior might actually mean to ones health and safety. The art-style is in the style of comic strips, the jokes and writing express a teenage humor, but can be enjoyed by adults as well. I would consider this a fun, humorous read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When Passion Rules; Author: Johanna Lindsey; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Usually, I have a very good understanding of the difference between reality and fantasy, historical standards versus current standards of behavior, and therefore, I usually do not get too involved in the gender politics of romance novels. However, the tone of this book was so rape-y I simply couldn't ignore it. The heroine meets her "hero" when he sexually assaults her, then forcibly strips her and locks her in a dungeon. He spends the rest of the story using his strength- physical, political, social, and sexual- to subdue and control her. I literally felt unwell reading this book and had to stop half way through.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone: The Entomological Tales of Augustus T. Percival; Author: Dene Low; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: As a person who enjoys historical British novels in the vein of Jane Austen, the Brontes, Mrs. Gaskell, and my favorite romance author, Georgette Heyer. This novel carries that tone, but injects so much whimsy, hilarity, and action that I truly enjoyed this story and would recommend it to teens who enjoy the same! Petronella is a 16 year old girl about to have her coming out party in London society. Her guardian and uncle, Augustus, accidentally swallows a beetle one afternoon and is forever changed. From that moment on, Augustus has an insatiable appetite for insects. Petronella spends a good amount of time alternately being grossed out by watching her uncle hunt for slugs in the garden, and protecting him by making sure no one witnesses this behavior (besides her closest friends). Add in the kidnapping of diplomats at her garden party, inept policemen, domineering aunts, and a bungled ransom, and I think anyone would laugh out loud at this outlandish but highly enjoyable read!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Flight of Angels; Author: Rebecca Guay; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was one of the most beautifully drawn and illustrated graphic novels I have ever read. The premise is quite simple- a fallen angel is discovered by a group of creatures from the world of magic and faerie- the group decides that each should tell a story of how they think the unconscious angel arrived there, then they will decide if the angel should be destroyed or spared. I loved the storytelling (Holly Black, Bill Willingham, Alisa Kwitney, Louise Hawes & Todd Mitchell each take a turn)in this novel, and how Guay's art changes for each story, each representation of the angel and its history. I loved the worlds that were created and executed in this novel. While aimed at adults (there is a bunch of partial nudity, the storyline is also advanced) I think many teens would enjoy the serious nature of this novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Usually the more talk I hear about a book before I read it the more disappointed I am when I finally get around to actually reading it. Fault in Our Stars is, fortunately, and exception to that rule. Yes, this book is a love story about teens with cancer- but its so much more than that. I absolutely loved the writing, the snarky humor of the characters, and I really loved how Green allowed his teens to be intelligent, thoughtful, and reflective. Hazel, as a person, is someone I can totally relate to; when I was a teen a loved classical literature, philosophy, Shakespeare, poetry, etc. Hazel is that girl. Gus is the "jock" who grew so much as a person through his experience with cancer and death that he is so much more than "just" a teenager. I think this book is so successful because the "teens" in this book are presented as real people, not some stereotype of how teens would behave in this circumstance. If anything, being a teen makes them braver than the average adult. I like how Green doesn't talk down to his audience, he raises them up. Every character felt real and authentic. Wow, it was such a good read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skim; Author: Mariko Tamaki; Genres: young-adult, comics, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: This graphic novel was a bit different than I was expecting, and a bit different from other GNS. What I loved about it is it really captures the mood of the late 1990s- goths, wiccans, the whole school-spirit-against-suicide thing (Heathers, anyone?), even the way the teenage girls speak to one another felt incredibly accurate and timely. The basic plot is Kim (nicknamed Skim, because she isn't) a high school wiccan-in-training and her best friend watch the world becomes more complex around them. The question of suicide and depression take over the school and it turns out those questions are considerably more complicated than first imagined. Friendships change and evolve, Skim falls in love for the first time- with the wrong person. This story felt authentic and real, the artwork was different than anything else I've seen.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Shadows; Author: Kiersten White; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Before I go any further, the first thing to know about this book is it is gorgeous. In the Shadows is a co-creation between an author (Kiersten White) and an artist (Jim di Bartolo) where they alternate telling the story using both mediums- words and pictures. But unlike similar books such as The invention of Hugo Cabret (which, if you haven't read, is a must), these creators manage to tell the story out of chronological order; in fact, for most of the book you aren't sure who the people in the pictures are in relation to the people in the text chapters- but as the story goes along the two storylines begin to blend into a much larger story than the reader is expecting. I found the way this story is told is just as riveting as the pictures or the story itself, and makes the story move so much more quickly! The book opens with images- a group of people have a child locked in a cage, and everyone looks sinister. The next chapter is where the story really begins for the reader- in 1900 two sisters, Cora and Minnie, live in a small boardinghouse in Maine with their family when they encounter the local witch. Soon, their father is dead, their mother turns their home into a boardinghouse, and three teenage boys come to stay: Arthur, full of mystery and secrets, and brothers Charles and Thomas. Charles is dying, Thom is a musician who will do anything to save his brother. Somehow these teens lives are interwoven with the sinister story told in images- but you are nearly to the end of the book before you figure out how. I cannot recommend this book highly enough to anyone who enjoys graphic storytelling, thrillers, supernatural elements, or just a good page-turner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Greenglass House (Greenglass House, #1); Author: Kate Milford; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book, from beginning to end! The first thing that grabbed me was the gorgeous book cover- I wanted to know more about that crazy house! Then, when the story becomes populated with crazy characters, mysteries, RPGs and a treasure hunt/ghost-story, I knew I was in for a good time! In the Greenglass House, our protagonist is Milo, the son of the innkeepers of Greenglass House, an inn notorious for housing smugglers during there runs. One year during Christmas break, Milo is expecting to have a quiet house with his parents- when unexpectedly five strangers appear, one right after the other, to stay at the inn indefinitely. What follows is a series of thefts, mysteries, clues, and uncovering a secret history of the house. To help unravel the mysteries surrounding Greenglass House and its guests, Milo relies on his alter-ego, RPG character Negret, to help him handle and navigate the house. I really, really enjoyed reading this book- it was fun, a page-turner, and not too heavy before bed. I would recommend it highly to any kid/teen/adult who likes a good mystery and adventure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mysterious Howling (The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #1); Author: Maryrose Wood; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Miss Penelope Lumley, a fifteen-year-old orphaned girl has just become the governess to the estate of Ashton Place. To her intense surprise, her 3 charges are not the offspring of her master and mistress- they are 3 children Lord Ashton found when he was hunting in the woods. The mystery surrounding the children, the woods on the estate, and the history of our protagonist, is laid for us like bread crumbs on a trail. You know its going to lead somewhere- but the destination is still hidden. I found this a very fun read, and i was surprised to fin the climax of the book was really the beginning to the story and there are more books in this series (which are currently on hold for me at the library). I loved the Jane Eyre elements, the Series of Unfortunate Events tone, and I really liked the voice of the narrator.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic; Author: Alison Bechdel; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book but I'm not sure how (or to whom) I would recommend it. First of all, I take my hat off to the author, Blechdel, for the rawness and unblinking honesty about her family and her father's death. This books is the closest things to an autobiography that I've read in the graphic novel format, and done extremely well. Blechdel tells the story of her family, the home she grew up in, her parents (both their public lives and what was hidden) lives and mixes it with her own journey of self discovery and the history of the United States. If anything, I found that the layering of stories to be one of the more remarkable things about this book- how the story of her father and his hidden sexual identity came to light right about the same time as Stonewall, the American Centennial, and the beginnings of AIDS. The artwork really contributes to the story, giving ambiance and a setting- and since her fathers renovation of the Victorian mansion she grew up in is so essentially important to this story, being able to actually show it in panes was absolutely necessary. Like I said, I'm not sure how I would recommend this book- but I absolutely want to read everything by Blechdel after this!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grasshopper Jungle; Author: Andrew Smith; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: Best friends Austin and Robby accidentally become the catalyst for releasing enormous preying mantis/grasshoppers into their small Iowa town. That's the basis of the plot. But there is so much more going on than simply an insect invasion (though that is a consistent, gory, theme). Austin is also torn between his love for his girlfriend Shann and what he feels for his best friend Robby. Robby is gay and Austin knows that Robby loves him. Shann loves Austin, too, and Austin spends most of the book trying to figure out what to do. This is all complicated by the fact that Austin is constantly (and sometimes inexplicably) horny, most of his inner dialogue includes thoughts about sex, sexual organs, sexual behavior, etc. This was my first Andrew Smith book and I really enjoyed his writing style, which is quirky, playing with different timelines, lots and lots of characters, and various reoccuring themes I would not have expected. However, I'm not particularly drawn to highly hormonal teenage boys and their thoughts, nor am I a big horror/monster fan. I can absolutely recommend this book to high school boys especially since it really feels like a book a teenage boy would write (if he had excellent storytelling skills).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Kiss of Deception (The Remnant Chronicles, #1); Author: Mary E. Pearson; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The Princess of Morrighan is being prepared to be married off to the Prince of Dalbreck in order to secure an alliance against the kingdom of Venda, a country supposedly populated by barbarians. But the Princess (Lia) has other ideas. Right before the marriage she escapes with her maid and best friend, Pauline. They run away to a small fishing village and become tavern maids. Lia is happier than she ever thought she could be and is surprised and delighted when two handsome, strange young men, Kaden and Rafe, arrive to stay at the tavern. What Lia doesn't know is Rafe is the Prince she stood up at the altar (having never met the man) and Kaden is a Vendan assassin sent to kill her. This story starts out almost as a love triangle (both men start out ready to despise Lia but find they are deeply attracted to her) but quickly turns into an epic fantasy adventure when Kaden decides not to kill Lia, but to kidnap her at take her across the known world to Venda, and Rafe takes a small group of men to follow and intercept them. Across the continent the reader gets to see the expanse of world building this author has created, with gypsies, lions, bisons, and magic at every turn. This story involves myths and legends, different cultures and languages, futures foretold, and incredibly well created characters. Our main narrator of the story is Lia herself (we also get chapters told from both Rafe and Kaden's point of view) as we can see how much she grows and changes through her experiences and understanding of what role she must play is the balance of power in her world. The story ends when Lia is about to pass into the kingdom of Venda, when Rafe appears and manages to get himself taken as well. It wasn't until this final page when Lia realizes the farmhand she fell in love with is actually the Prince she refused to marry. It's a perfect ending to set up the sequel, The Heart of Betrayal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sandman: Overture; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is, without question or comparison, the most beautiful book I have ever read. Truly. The artwork is nothing short of spectacular, particularly because what Gaiman asks JW3 to draw is as solid and real as dream itself. This volume of Sandman takes place before the original first issue of the series and tells the story of what Dream was up to when he got pulled into that magical prison in 1915. It also takes place after all the events in "The Wake". If you've never read any Sandman, you can probably still dig in to this volume but most of the characters are recurring from the series so I recommend reading them first. True to Gaiman and the Endless, you never know exactly what is going on or where everyone is, or even who everyone truly is- which makes this series so very, very wonderful! I have an instinctual distrust of any story that wraps up too neatly, too conveniently (I am looking at you, Charles Dickens), something Gaiman firmly does not believe in. After reading this book once (I borrowed it from the library) I determined I must buy my own personal copy so I can stare at the pages for as long as I want.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #1); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: All his life Jacob's grandfather has told him tales of monsters, children who can fly, an school on an island where it is always sunny, etc. As Jacob grows up he accepts what his parents and peers say, that his grandfather is just telling tall-tales, and later, that his grandfather has dementia and really doesn't know the difference between fantasy and reality. And then Jacob find his grandfather murdered- and he sees the monster who did it. Not some punk or a alligator, an honest-to-god monster. This is where Jacobs tale begins- finding the island and the school his grandfather spent his youth in, uncovering the strange connections between past and future- and finally stepping into another time/dimension where the children his grandfather knew never grow old. I was very impressed by the concept of this book as well as its highly-visual style (the author is a film maker). The photos that are inserted in the book to accompany the story are simply amazing- I can totally see how the author used these photos to develop such a unique tale! Very highly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wolf by Wolf (Wolf by Wolf, #1); Author: Ryan Graudin; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I haven't read an alternative historical novel before but I really enjoyed the concept. What is the U.S. decided to stay out of WWII? In this book that is exactly what happens and most of the world is in the power of the Reich and the Japanese empire. The main character is Yael, a jewish girl who was a victim of medical experiments in the Death Camps. These procedures had an unexpected side-effect- she is now a skinshifter- able to change her face, hair, eyes, and body structure to any other female. She uses this ability to escape the Camps and join the resistance. And now the resistance needs something from Yael- they need her to become Adele Wolfe, the only female to win the Axis Tour, a long-distance motorcycle race from German to Tokyo, because the winner of the race gets to meet Hitler- and Adele is the only person in years to get close enough to Hitler to kill him. So Yael takes her face, her place and her opportunity to meet and kill Hitler in Tokyo. That is the basic premise- now she has to deal with Adele's twin brother showing up, a frenemy in Luka Lowe, and straight-up enemy in Katsou, both former Axis champions eager to defeat Adele. What I liked about this book was how vividly the author creates this alternative world of 1956, the political ramifications, the types of technology available. Yael is not someone I would befriend for the hell of it. She is on a mission to execute Hitler in front of all the world, but she allows herself to question herself and her mission several times which nearly get her killed. I know the author is trying to show us who Yael is and who she is becoming, but let's face it, she needs to be ruthless- to betray Adele's brother, her only ally, her relationship with Luka (the first boy to see her as a girl- but the wrong girl), the lengths to which she will go to win the race- this requires ruthlessness to a degree that a "normal" teenage girl can rarely aspire to. At the same time I find Yael a hero because she remembers where she came from, who "made" her, and the people she is fighting for- no matter the cost. Really a good read that I enjoyed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hate U Give; Author: Angie Thomas; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Oh wow oh wow oh wow. I cannot believe this is Thomas's first novel! This book is so beautifully written, the characters all feel real and full, they feel like people , her descriptions of places and neighborhoods is almost sensual- like she tells you what the air spells like. The thing I most admire and seek in art is the opportunity the creator gives the the viewer/audience/reader/listener a different point-of-view, one they could never see by themselves. The Hate U Give does just that. Our protagonist is named Starr Carter, one of three children from a loving family who lives in Garden Heights, a neighborhood known for gunshots, ambulances, and dope dealing on the street. Starr and her siblings live in two worlds- they live in Garden Heights but go to a private and predominately white school because their parents want them to get an actual education, something they would not receive at their local school. One night a friend, Khalil, drives Starr home from a party. They are pulled over by a cop for a "busted taillight". Within minutes, the white cop shoots the unarmed Khalil in the back. Three times. Then he points his gun at Starr, as she kneels over he dead friend, until back-up arrives. The story from there is how Starr has to deal with the police and the legal system, her classmates and boyfriend, her family, the reactions of her neighbors, and her decision to speak or not to speak out. Will it bring Khalil justice, or will it simply place Starr and her family in danger? I loved how Thomas wrote this from Starr's perspective; we see what she saw, feels what she feels, we wear her sneakers and know what she thinks about oreos and J.Cole. She is a real girl. And she is terrified, angry, confused and feels impotent to create any real change. We also feel her love, loyalty, and gratitude for her family. Starr doesn't simply classify people as "good" or "bad" based on their race or job, but how they talk and act. Some of her white friends suck, some are awesome. Some of the cops are good guys, some aren't. But I always had this feeling while reading the book, this knowledge that there would be no happy ending, that Khalil will never receive justice- I know this because the countless unarmed black individuals (including children) that have been murdered by police in real life almost never pay for their crimes. That is what is so, so heartbreaking. And yet- Thomas ends the story with optimism and hope. I'm still not completely sure how she did it- but she made me believe in Starr and believe in her family- they are people who truly matter. I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone, its so fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Princess X; Author: Cherie Priest; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: May and Libby created Princess X on the Seattle sidewalk in 5th grade. They wrote stories and made comics about her while living their pre-teen lives. Then suddenly, Libby and her mother are killed in a car accident and May is shipped back Atlanta with her mother- but she never forgets her best friend or stops believing that somehow, Libby is still alive. Fast forward 3 years and May is visiting her Dad is Seattle- when she sees a Princess X sticker on the side of a window. This begins a sort of scavenger hunt through the Seattle, discovering Princess X, how she came to be an underground cult hero, and how May believes this is Libby's way of communicating with May and trying to tell her how to find her. This story is a modern-day mystery, it has hackers, skaters, anarchists, kidnappers and killers- and all at a pretty fast pace! Chapters are interspersed with comics of Princess X, making a good read go even quicker towards the end of the mystery. I enjoyed this book- not the best I've read this year, but certainly entertaining.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Rocketfish RF-ICAP14 Advanced Series Keyboard Capsule for iPad 2 and iPad (3rd Generation); Brand: Rocketfish; Review: I bought this product as a stand in for my other case that was being replaced. This is a good solid case. I read all of the complaints about the charging connection but if you pay attention it is fine. The case is easy to use and functions very well. It can be a little bulky but the keyboard functions great, pairs easily and works great. This would not be my first choice but for the money it is a solid stand in for the CruxCase or ClamCase.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 with Built-In Multi-Touch Touchpad; Brand: Logitech; Review: Great combination and easy to use. Perfect for the office or home, and very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BodyGuardz - Carbon Fiber Armor, Protective Skin for Apple MacBook Pro 15-Inch (2012-Present, White); Brand: BodyGuardz; Review: I returned this item. It was impossible to put on the Mac and did not protect it at all. Looks great in the picture but could not get it to work at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kuzy BLACK LEATHER Hard Case for Older MacBook Pro 15.4" with Retina Display Model: A1398 Shell Cover 15-Inch Leatherette; Brand: Kuzy; Review: Best case for the Mac. Great fit, protection and feel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGREEN Mini DisplayPort to HDMI VGA Adapter Converter 4K Thunderbolt 2.0 Compatible for Apple Mac Book Air MacBook Pro to; Brand: UGREEN; Review: Works great for both HDMI and VGA. just plug it in and it works. Definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPad Air and New iPad 2017 9.7" Keyboard, Snugg; Brand: Snugg; Review: This is a great idea but the execution and production is lacking. I have had this for three months with just normal daily use. The unit worked well at the beginning. It was nice to be able to fold the keyboard and use it as a tablet. The unit did feel flimsy and I really thought it would start to give out - I was right. The case lost a piece of plastic by the hinge. It was a small piece so I thought it would not matter that much. Not long after that the case started to come apart in multiple places. They do have good customer service and it was easy to return. I will use it and update this review.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Incipio ClamCase Pro for iPad Air 2, ClamCase Pro Bluetooth Keyboard Case [100 Hour Playtime] for iPad Air 2; Brand: Incipio; Review: This is the best iPad case if you are looking for a great keyboard that does not make using your iPad like a tablet a problem. Great functionality, awesome battery life and great quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Targus Executive Stylus + Pen for Apple iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, iPod, and Tablets, Gun Metal Gray (AMM05TBUS); Brand: Targus; Review: I do not use paper at all and this is the perfect pen! The best stylus that I have owned. Writes smooth, easy and clear. The pen is the same way. Writes very easy and clean. The pen also looks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZAGG Rugged Book Durable Case, Hinged with Detachable Backlit Keyboard for iPad Air 2 - Black; Brand: ZAGG; Review: I have been a very loyal ClamCase owner for a few years. The keyboard case is my favorite part of the iPad and I am constantly looking for the perfect case. When I got my iPad Air 2 I needed a new case. I have tried to by the ClamCase but could not find one in the right color. I read the reviews and I decided to try this one. I was concerned about having to take it a part to change the angles. I have had one like that before and I did not like it. The price of this was about $40 cheaper than the ClamCase so I decided to try it. I Just received this case and I have been very happy with it. There are things that I like better than the ClamCase. The iPad is very secure with the magnetic keyboard. It does not move at all when you pick it up. The keyboard keys are great and it is very easy to type and very smooth. Since I just got this I plan to review this again in a month. First impressions is that this is one of the better cases I have owned. UPDATE 3/12/17 This case is still great! The case has been used daily all day, I have traveled with it, dropped it and no issues with the construction the hinges or any part of the case. It is still solid and holds perfectly. The battery life is great. I do have to charge it every other week but I like to have the lights on the keyboard on all of the time. I would still highly recommend this case. Update 5/3/17 I had to go back to the Clamcase. The full rotation keyboard and size were the difference. This was a great case just not my personal favorite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Incipio ClamCase+ Keyboard/Cover Case for iPad Air 2 - Space Gray; Brand: Incipio; Review: I have between a loyal Clamcase user for years - multiple iPad versions. I have tried many other cases - my family calls it a problem. The Clamcase is hands down #1! All models I have used, this is #4, for me have paired easily, great battery life (weeks with constant use), great keyboard, turns on and pairs immediately when opened. Makes the iPad a small computer when you want it and (best part and unique to Clamcase!) fold it completely back (keyboard turns off) and it is the pad. Very thin stylish case. I use this all the time at work and almost replaces my computer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: iPhone 6/6S Plus Case, OBLIQ [Flex; Brand: Obliq; Review: fits good and easy to put on; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6 Plus Case, iPhone 6S Plus; Brand: ULAK; Review: Too flimsy was cheap made.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 Plus Screen Protector, Daswise Full Screen Anti-scratch Tempered Glass Protectors, Cover Edge-to-Edge, HD; Brand: Daswise; Review: good fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6S Plus Armband; Brand: SUPCASE; Review: Fits the phone ok and will work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6s Plus / 6 Plus; Brand: Wisdompro; Review: Again very thin. Would not order again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Asmyna IPHONE5HPCDM183NP Luxurious Dazzling Diamante Bling Case for iPhone 5 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Fairyland Butterfly; Brand: Asmyna; Review: Loved it but did not hold up very long. Started falling apart.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: Clicgear Model 3.5+ Golf Cart, Arctic/Pink; Brand: Clicgear; Review: Great purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clicgear Model 3.5+ Golf Push Cart; Brand: Clicgear; Review: Great purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seaforth Rain Gear SeaForth Waterproof Rain Hood Cover for Golf Bags, Black; Brand: Seaforth Rain Gear; Review: Very convenient and easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clicgear Push Cart GPS Holder; Brand: Clicgear; Review: I bought this gps holder because I got tired of putting my GPS in my pocket and taking it out each shot. Now I have my GPS I front of me at all times. It's super convenient and it speeds up my pre shot routine. I highly recommend this product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clicgear XL Cup Holder; Brand: Clicgear; Review: Holds full size water bottles etc. Frusterating that click gear doesn't provide this with the original purchase, but the product itself is nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: My Healthy Way-mini Food Chopper-Green-Manual Operation-Food Processor-Portion Control -PBA Free; Brand: My Healthy Way; Review: This little mini food chopper is amazing!! It reduces my prep time to almost nothing. It literally takes less than a minute to chop up whatever you need, and you can chop up just about anything. It also assembles very easily and is a piece of cake to use and then wash so this is a must-have in any kitchen! I love that it's bpa-free as well and that it's compact so you can easily transport it with you anywhere you go. I always dreaded having to chop up onions or garlic because it took forever and because the smell stays on your hands for a while, so to have this handy little kitchen tool do it for you is amazing! All you have to do is insert the blade in the right spot, put in whatever you want chopped up into the container, put the lid on and pull away on the cord till you get it the consistency you want (whether it's chopped, minced, or puried). It's so cute too btw! I'm extremely impressed with this product and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a handy addition to their kitchen tools.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Softest Bamboo Hand Towels – Lavender Kitchen Dish Bathroom Baby or Gym Towel -; Brand: Elite Homeware; Review: Incredible bamboo towels!! They're definitely luxury. I've never had more softer towels then these, I'm so impressed! The towels are beautiful and so well made, the stitching make them look so elegant and the added length is just perfect. I bought these towels for my bathroom since I needed new ones and they look beautiful in there, but you can also use them in the kitchen, they'd do a great job in there as well since they're very absorbent. I am loving that these hands towels are made out of 100% organic materials (75% bamboo fiber and 25% organic cotton) which speaks volumes on the quality of this product. The materials also allow it to be odor, mold, and allergen resistant which is a huge plus! I'm just loving these extremely soft and almost silky towels and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for some high quality hand towels! I will definitely be purchasing more. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JCC 3 Retro Twin Bell Silent Non Ticking Sweep Second Hand Bedside Desk Analog Quartz Movement Alarm Clock with Nightlight; Brand: JCC; Review: Seriously!! What a great little alarm clock! Both me and my husband are heavy sleepers so we have invested in quite a few different alarm clocks (5 to be exact) to help us wake up in the mornings but lately we've even been sleeping through those, so we knew we had to do something about it! When I saw this alarm clock I knew we had to try it, and I'm so glad we did! It's amazing how loud this little alarm clock is! Which is perfect for us heavy sleepers, and it's been waking us up every morning now! We put it on our night stand and it's been working like a charm. It's very nicely made and also very cute! I love the retro feel of it. It's battery operated so it requires just 1 AA battery which I actually love because that means we can put it anywhere since it doesn't have to be plugged in. I also really like that it's non-ticking and that it's very easy to use. It has a back light as well that you can turn on by just holding the little button on the back. Overall, both me and my husband are extremely pleased with this amazing little alarm clock and would highly recommend it to any fellow heavy sleepers! I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HomySnug(TM) Garlic Press and Peeler Set, Stainless Steel Garlic Cloves Crusher + Silicone Peeler Tube, Professional Chef Quality for; Brand: HOMYSNUG; Review: This is an amazing garlic press! I'm so impressed with it! It allows you to peel and mince garlic in seconds!! The peeler tube lets you quickly peel the garlic (where it took me at least a minute before) by just rolling the tube back and forth a few times. While the garlic press has a pretty good size chamber so it lets you mince a couple cloves at a time and It minces very thoroughly with almost nothing left in the chamber. I have to say that I'm also very impressed with the quality, it's made out of stainless steel and the handles are pretty thick and sturdy so it's easy to navigate. And the peeler tube is made out of fda approved silicone. I'm very happy with this garlic press, it makes a nice addition to my kitchen tools! I would highly recommend it! I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Organic Blooming Tea - 14-Count Variety Pack of Flowering Tea in a Gift Canister -; Brand: Kiss Me Organics; Review: Amazing tea!! In my family we are huge tea drinkers so good quality tea is always a must at our house and this is top quality! The number one thing that we love is that this tea is organic made of organic calendula flowers and natural flavoring which smells so good btw! It comes in 7 different delicious flavors. I can't get over how beautiful these blooms are too when they open up, they make drinking tea extra special. The blooms are each individually wrapped and come beautifully packaged in a tin can. So these would make a beautiful gift as well! There's also a good amount of blooms which will last you a while. I would definitely recommend this top quality product to our fellow tea drinkers out there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SanDisk SDSDQM-016G-B35A 16 GB Class 4 MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter; Brand: SanDisk; Review: SanDisk is known for being a quality product, this memory card works well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 32GB up to 48MB/s EVO Class 10 Micro SDHC Card with Adapter (MB-MP32DA/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: This is an awesome little memory card!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital 8 GB DataTraveler SE9 G2 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (DTSE9G2/8GB); Brand: Kingston; Review: Fit and finish are great on this. The key ring loop is a great touch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker SoundCore Sport Portable Bluetooth Speaker [ IPX7 Waterproof/Dustproof Rating, 10-Hour Playtime; Brand: Anker; Review: The first speaker I received had a defect, but Anker support took care of my issue incredibly fast and professionally. The replacement speaker works great. On top of the great product and fantastic support, they also provide an 18 month warranty. You can't beat it. I recommend highly Anker and their products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bushnell Powerview Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular; Brand: Bushnell; Review: Good binoculars for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandisk Cruzer 32GB USB 32 GB Flash Drive, Black - SDCZ36-032G; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Works well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pwr 2 Prong Power Cord 2 Slot AC Wall; Brand: PWR+; Review: I bought this as a replacement for a vizio TV, it fit perfectly and worked great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmeriCopy 50 Clear CPP Plastic DVD Sleeves with Flap for 14mm DVD Box Art Work; Brand: StarTechDeals; Review: These are great. They save a lot of space versus DVD cases. They hold 2 dvd's and the dvd info sleeve; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JVC CS-J6930 400W 6x9" 3-Way J Series Coaxial Car Speakers; Brand: JVC; Review: For the price, these are awesome. The right amount of bass for 6x9's; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer TS-A1686R A-Series 6.5" 350-Watt 4-Way Speakers; Brand: Pioneer; Review: These sound really good for the price. I'd buy them again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inteset USB External Infrared (IR) Kodi; Brand: Inteset; Review: Works great, connects fast. No issues; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Still with Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Thierry Cohen Page; Review: The story was very odd, but kept you riveted. You can not put it down until the book was complete.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Angel of Auschwitz; Author: S A Falconi; Review: Very touching; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shuddering; Author: Visit Amazon's Ania Ahlborn Page; Review: Bizarre; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Neon Lawyer; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Evil; Author: Visit Amazon's Greg Iles Page; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hidden Child; Author: Visit Amazon's Camilla Lackberg Page; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Psalmist: A Bowers and Hunter Mystery (Bowers and Hunter Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's James Lilliefors Page; Review: Very good; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Paradise Valley (A Virgin River Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robyn Carr Page; Review: Would recommend this whole series.starts out as a little town and each book enters new people and another storyline.feels like you know everyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Snow Falls (Whiskey Creek); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Novak Page; Review: Reading the series and am looking forward to the next book. Don't know what I will do when I read the last. One; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hiding Place (Mira Romantic Suspense); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Harper Page; Review: I have enjoyed Karen Harper's books awhile ago and I am glad to be reading her again. Always keeps you wondering and on the edge of my seat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Hope (The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: A great ending to the trilogy. Another great book by Nora Roberts. I read anything that she writes. Bravo again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last One Home: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Debbie Macomber Page; Review: A feel good story which is typical story by Debbie Macomber. Read it in two days and would recommend this to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ramada Amritsar; City: Amritsar Amritsar District Punjab; Review: Good place to stay with family and the food is also good. Wide spread available for breakfast . The only drawback is the queen size bed is too small, it is not capable of accommodating two adults. So do check the details before booking. Golden temple and jallianwala Bagh are 5 minutes walk from this place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel City Park Amritsar; City: Amritsar Amritsar District Punjab; Review: The hotel has a decent hostel like room. It has only basic features but do not expect any luxury. Even the basic facilities like tea kettle are not available in the room. The only advantage is that the hotel is very close to Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh and the market close by has lots of eating joints some of which are open 24*7. All in all it is a decent place to stay for one or two nights.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel Cotai Central; City: Macau; Review: Sheraton Macao is one of the best properties by Sherton. We were upgraded to a suite and the suite was too lavish, even bigger than a studio apartment. The Venetian and Hard rock cafe are at a walking distance and Sheraton also has its own casino. Breakfast and the business centre has amazing dishes to be offered. All in all being at this place is a super luxurious and once in a life time experience!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shivalik View; City: Chandigarh; Review: Located in sector 17, the heart of city beautiful, Shivalik view is a good property by Chandigarh Administration (CITCO). It is a good hotel. The pool side is good. Food is also nice. There are small shops on the group floor of the hotel. Don't forget to visit the restaurant at the top floor of the hotel (Chinese restaurant), the food is good plus you can see through the green cover of Chandigarh from here. The restaurant being on the 6th floor offers the highest view that one can get of the city. (Chandigarh does not have high rise buildings); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mountview; City: Chandigarh; Review: One of the oldest and the best five star hotels in Chandigarh. Hotel Mountview is well maintained and has managed to remain its standards since a long time. There are multi-cuisine restaurants available at the place and the food is really nice. There is also a 24 hour coffee shop inside the hotel. Has a good market (Sector 10 market) just across the hotel. The market has a lot of designer stores and cafe' to hang out. Mountview also has a good poolside. Rooms are also luxurious. The hotel also has a good lawn and a conference hall where weddings, seminars and conferences happen on a regular basis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aloft Manhattan Downtown Financial District; City: New York City New York; Review: Nice and comfortable place to be. The bar area is good with lots of games that one can play. The staff is friendly. Breakfast isn't complimentary, but can be purchased. Subway is very close and the entire financial centre is just walking distance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Corning; City: Corning Finger Lakes New York; Review: It is a good place to stay. The suites are well equipped for everything that one day for a comfortable living. Breakfast and laundry is also complimentary. They have sufficient parking space also. This place is walking distance from the Corning mucus of glass and the main Corning office. All in all a nice place, the only problem that I faced was of wi-fi that was too slow and did not have a stable connectivity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City; City: Philadelphia Pennsylvania; Review: It is a typical 3 star property. I had expected a lot more from the place. The room size is good, but the beds are queen sized, the very different for two adults to have a comfortable sleep. I was bored of having the same breakfast everyday that I ended up cooking of my own for the last two days. Stayed here for a week. The location of this place is fantastic as every tourist attraction is at a walking distance. Overall an average property.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Altius A Boutique Hotel; City: Chandigarh; Review: Wanted to book a table for 15 on Christmas for a family party. Called the restaurant for at least 6 - 7 times for pre- booking, but every time somebody would put my call on hold and never answer back. The staff is too rude on the phone call itself that we decided to never be at this place again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Element Harrison Newark; City: Harrison New Jersey; Review: Stayed here for a fortnight. The rooms are good and the kitchenette is well equipped. Hotel provides good amenities and being a new property it is also well maintained. Path station is just behind the hotel, so it is convenient if you need to travel to New York, but that also makes this place quite noisy. All you hear is train sounds all day. The hotel provides free shuttle to nearby places. The staff was not good here. They are inexperienced and immature. The housekeeping staff banged my room door so many times even when I had put a do not disturb sign. We had requested for a late check out and the front desk people had approved for the same but again the housekeeping staff kept knocking at our door at 10am (they do not see the DND sign) to vacate the room which was quite rude. We wanted to keep our bags in the hotel store for 3-4 days and they asked us to pay 20 bucks for the first bag and 15 for the second per day. Carrying our luggage with us turned out to be cheaper than storing 2 bags here for 4 days. I am a regular international traveller and have even stored my luggage for months without paying a single penny. So found this very strange. The last thing, I had ordered a laptop online and due to the thanks giving rush the delivery was not on time and was expected to arrive 2 days after we had checked out. I requested the front desk staff a couple of times to take the delivery and I can come and collect it from them the day it arrives. But the day my laptop arrived the front desk people refused to collect it and the order went back. I then had to call up HP a hundred times again to get my laptop back as they had sent the laptop back to China. I explained them the entire situation hundred times again, which was so frustrating and time consuming. The hotel staff had no reason to explain why they did not collect my package. Again, I travel a lot and never ever have I faced such inconvenience before. I would never go back here again!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Newark Elizabeth Liberty International Airport; City: Elizabeth New Jersey; Review: Newark airport is just 5 mins from this property and the hotel provides free shuttle to the airport every half an hour. the rooms are spacious, but even the king size beds are too small to accommodate two grown ups. The mattress was also not comfortable. Being close to the airport all you hear is the noise of aircrafts especially if the room is on the top floor. Sometimes even the Windows vibrate badly. Another problem was with the timing of evening Socials. They change the time every day, so one needs to ask at the reception all the time. Felt embarrassed so many times by reaching down and finding the place closed that I stopped going down even for breakfast. The good thing is that the outlet mall, 'The mills at the jersey garden' is just at 2 minutes walking distance from here, so that ways it is nice. This hotel is fine for a one or two days, but would not recommend it for a long term stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Scranton; City: Scranton Pennsylvania; Review: We stayed here only for one night as Scranton was mid way to New York. We were upgraded to a larger room and the stay was very cosy. The breakfast area is too small, so it is best to have your breakfast in room. Lots of shopping places around the hotel.. Was a comfortable stay for a night..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Scranton; City: Scranton Pennsylvania; Review: It is a comfortable place and maintains the good spg quality. The rooms are nice and comfortable. There is market across the road with a few restaurants for a quick bite. I lost my small victorinox knife in the room here and never got it back! :(; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan World Trade Center Area; City: New York City New Yor; Review: This is a nice place with a close proximity to world trade centre and New York stock exchange. If you are looking for a induction plate / stove, do cross check before unpacking your stuff because some rooms on the 19th floor do not have it. They serve continental breakfast everyday and the breakfast area is too small that it is always crowded..The staff is too rude here. But overall, being a new property, the place is nice and well maintained.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Scorched (Turn Up the Heat, Book One) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Desiree Holt Page; Review: Scorched Kacey Jacobs, A Bookkeeper By Day At A Discount Furniture Store Spent Her Nights Writing Romantica. She Swore Off Men At Least For A While But Would To Have A Wonderful Man In Her Arms, But She Always Chose Men That Ended Up Being Jerks! A New Neighbor Moved Across The Street From Her And With Just One Glance She Knew He Could Star In Her Books If She Ever Got The Chance To See Him............. Skyler Brody Was Wounded In The Line Of Duty And Was Forced To Take Leave As The Idiot Shot Him In His Shooting Arm, But Those Were The Breaks When You Worked Nights In The Homicide Division. Only He And His Neighbor Lived In The Cul De Sac And As He Lay In Bed, He Turned To Look Out His Window He Almost Choked On What He Saw! Book One Of The Turn Up The Heat Series Has Two Authors Driving Readers Hot, Bothered, And Panting When They Read The Book! Kacey Does Not Understand Why Skyler Evades Questions About Himself After He Knew Almost Everything About Her. Why Did He Have The Fresh Scar And What Was He Hiding? Skyler Was Burned Once When His Woman Walked Out Because She Could Not Handle The Stress Of His Job And When He And Kacey Sizzled In The Bedroom He Did Not Tell Her He Was A Cop As He Wanted To Get To Know Her Better And Size Up His Chances Before She Ran Too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guardian Agent (Second, Expanded Edition) (Agents Under Fire Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dana Marton Page; Review: Guardian Agent (Agents Under Fire) Gabe Cannon Felt Something Was Wrong As He Sneaked Quietly On A Church Roof In Venice, Brent The Team Leader Ordered Him To Take A Kill Shot. As A Former Solider And A Former FBI Agent, He Did Not Want To Kill Recklessly As He Had Killed Way Too Much Trying To Stay Alive Yet Destroyed North Village And Left Widows And Orphans To Fend For Themselves. Gabe Waited For His Chance To Take His Former Friend Down And Ignored The Thought That They Knew Each Other, Served Together But Jake Tekla Was AWOL A Wanted Man Who Had Killed Three Men....... Jasmine Tekla Had Fantasized Over Gabe When She Was A Gangly Teenager With Braces. Jake Was In A Lot Of Trouble And Would Not Tell Her What And Why All She Knew Was Her Sister And Brother Needed Medical Attention And It Was Now Up To Her To Get Them Out Of Venice Somehow As Twenty Contracted Men Meat To See Him Dead! Dana Marton Spins A Thrilling Story That Will Keep You Rapidly Reading As You Try To Help Gabe AND The Tekla's Stay One Step Ahead Of Brent And His Men. Gabe Is Sure That Brent Has A Hidden Agenda And Once He Captured Jasmine He Hoped To Convince Her To Turn Jake Over Before Someone Got Killed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Zillionaire Vampire Cowboy's Secret Werewolf Babies - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sydney Somers Page; Review: The Zillionaire Vampire Cowboy's Secret Werewolf Babies What Does A Billionaire Vampire Do When After Years Of Longing And Trying To Forget The Only Woman In His Two Hundred Years Do When He Discovers That She Inherited A Parcel Of Land That Should Have Been His Do? Rock Fangsworth Vowed To It Back....... Buffi Van Pelt Inherited The Winery From Her Grandmother And But She Had No Intention Of Going Back To Bloodsuck Texas! Unfortunately, She Lost Her Job And Had No Place To Go. After She Left After A Stormy Affair With Rock Fangsworth, Only To Discover That She Was Pregnant And She Never Told Him About The Twin Haflings............... The Nine Naughty Novlists Pen A Wacky Story And I Laughed Throughout The Story About A Vampire That Could Not Drink Blood Nor Look At Raw Meat! Rock's Girlfriend And Billy Bob Devise A Plan To Kill Buffi So That Chasity Could Marry Rock And Get All Of His Money Only To Have It Backfire.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fated (Cascadia Wolves Book 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lauren Dane Page; Review: Fated: Cascadia Wolves series Megan Warden Was Taking A Trip To Los Angeles From Seattle To Attend A Family Wedding With Just About Her Whole Family And She Was Going Crazy With Everyone In Her Car, Especially Her Mom Who Would Not Let Up On Her About Settling Down And Giving Her More grandbabbies. You Would Think That Her Sisters Were Not Giving Her The Babies But No, She Wanted Some From Her! Megan Wanted To Meet Her Mate And Had Waited For A Long, Long Time To Have Someone Look At Her As Her Sisters Mates Looked At Them. They Arrived At The Hotel And All She Wanted To Do Was Head To The Pool And Lounge, But They Were Short On Help And She Drew The Duty Of Meeting Shane At The Airport. Sitting There Sipping Her Drink, A Drop Dead Gorgeous Man Locked Eyes With Her And Flirted. She Saw That She Had Some Time To Kill And Flirted Right Back! Dr. Shane Resario Saw The Blond With The Sassy Smile And Since His Plane Was Early Coming From Las Vegas, He Decided To Kill Time Before He Called Layla And Have Her Pick Him Up For A Family Wedding. He Sat Across From Her And As They Flirted Back And Forth It Was Like He Had Known Her Forever And His Blood Headed South And Roared. He Had Never Experienced The Need To Have Sex With A Woman That He Hardly Knew And All He Knew Was That He Had To have Her Or Die Trying As His Lust Was So Profound That It Almost Scared Him!! Lauren Dane Pens A Juicy, White Hot Story That Makes You Run For Ice! Fated Is A Story Of One Werewolf Embracing Her "Otherness" And One who Pretends To Be Human As He Was Raised That It Was Wrong To Be A Were And That He Was A Monster. Megan Is The Enforcer Of Cascadia, Second In Command To The Alpha And She Takes Her Job Seriously. She Is comfortable With Who And What She Is And Proud Of Her Pack. Shane Has Been Taught By His Human Mother That It Was Wrong To Embrace His Other Half And His Dad Gave Up His Pack To Love His Mom When She Could Not Stay With His Pack. Megan And Shane Slip Up To Her Room And Devour Each Other Until A Phone Call Brings Them Down To Earth. Shane claimed Megan Without Knowing That She Was Layla Sister And While Shane Was An anchor To Layla, Megan Was Jealous Of Their Intimate Relationship And Trust. The Fur Really Flies When Shane's Mom Calls Megan And The Warden's Rally Around Their Enforcer And Poor Shane Is Just Confused!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound-Legend (Legend series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Claudy Conn Page; Review: Spellbound -- Legend All Of Maxie Reigate's Remembrance Since she Was A Child, Her Dad Told Her That She Had Special Powers That Her Mom Ignored And Put Down. He Kept Saying That She Was A Druid Priestess And Needed To Hone Her Skills But She Poo-Pooed The Very Thought Of Magic And She Hid A Snicker. After Their Annual Christmas Dinner, Maxie Saw Her Folks Off At The Airport Where They Were Headed To Africa On One Of Her Mom's Charities, But A Vision While She Drove Home Showed Her They Never Made It When Their Plane Crashed And Burned! Two Months Later Maxie Decided To Join Her Friends For A Night On The Town When Poof! A Sexy Almost Naked Man That Claimed To Be Fae Prince Breslyn Appeared Right Before Her Eyes And Kissed The Daylights Out Of Her, And Had Her Hearing Bells--No. Wait It Was The Doorbell............. 1814, Julian MacTalbot Rushed Into What Would Be His Death When He Went To Set Lamia DuLaine Straight That He Did Not Love Nor Would He Ever Would And To Stay Away From Him And His Bride, Maxine, But Little Did He Know How Powerful She Was In Black Magic That As A Druid Priest He Could Never Match! Two Hundred Years Later Julian Awoke In The Realm Of Tir Only To Be Told That Maxine Had Died Coming To His Aid, And That It Was The Dulaine And Her Lover That Set A Trap For Her, Now All He Wanted Was Revenge And This Time He Would Not Be So Arrogant And Rush In! WOW, What An Awesome Story To Keep You Glued To Your Seat With Not Only One Fight For Revenge And To Keep Maxie, A Descendant Of Maxine Safe When Lamia Discovers That Maxie Could Be Then Twin Of Maxine She Plots To Kill Her And Make Julian Fall In Love With Help From Her Lover. A Second Battle Heats Up When The Queen And The Fae Prince Discovers A Traitor In Their Realm Who Wants To Tear Down The Thin Wall Between Humans And Fae To Enslave Earth!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The One He Chose (1Night Stand Book 26) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Wendy Burke Page; Review: The One He Chose (1 Night Stand Series) Grace Witzler Missed Her Husband So Much That She Mistakenly Told Her Brother That She Wanted To Get Drunk And Have Sex! What Was She Doing Sending John An E-Mail Message Like That? She Was A Forty-Two Year Old Widow And Did Not Want Him To Worry So That She Told Him Not To Worry, She'd Be Okay And Went To Sleep. The Next Day, Her Hunk Of A Neighbor Brought Her A Fed-Ex Envelope And She Thought It Was From A Time Share Place But Jake Convinced Her To At Least Open It. Grace Went To Her Kitchen For Something To Drink Then Veered To The Bar For Ben's Favorite Liquor And His Favorite Glass Then Opened The Envelope Only To See That Been Had Planned Her A Week Long Vacation At Castillo Retreat In The Canadian National Park For A Week Of Pampering!! Wendy Burke Spins A Tearful Story That Touched My Soul And It Is A Tale That Lingers For Days After The Book Is Finished. Grace Never Left Ben's Side For Long After A Disease Wrecked His Body And She Only Agreed To A Weekend By Herself When Their Best Friend Jake Agreed To Stay With Him. Now, Her Wonderful Husband Was Taking Care Of Her From His Grave!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary Had a Little Problem - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Destiny Blaine Page; Review: Mary Had a Little Problem Mary Worthington Refused To Believe That Her Husband Was Dead Even Though She Was At His Funeral And Now Six Months Later The Navy Told Her Squat And There Was No Body! All She Wanted Was Answers But The Navy Had Sealed Luke's File And Not Even Dynamite Would Open Them. Then Anna. Her Older Sister Just Had To Meet Her For Drinks At A Club That Most Military Men Frequented And She Set Her Up To Meet Her Buddy, Brock Taylor And Once Glance At Him And Her Body Hummed Like It Hadn't Since Luke Left Her................... Brock Taylor Had Buddies With Jake Since They Met And On Guard Duty All Luke Talked About Was Mary And When Luke Showed Him A Picture Of Her With Her Poutty Lips That Women Would Die For, He Asked If He Would Share Her. No Surprised When Luke Said No, He Knew That He Couldn't Share If She Had Been His Wife Instead. Then Anna Finally Got Her Out Of Her House And Now He Could Pursue Her Openly, And Once He Set His Mind On Something He'd Pull Out All Stops To Get IT! Mary Stood No Chance Of Getting Away From Him!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Reunion Game: Ladies of Legend (The Winchesters of Legend, TN Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jan Scarbrough Page; Review: The Reunion Game (Ladies of Legend) Thirty-Three Year Old Jane Smith's Biological Clock Was Ticking And There Was Slim Pickings In Legend Tennessee! Her Fifteenth High School Reunion Was Looming And The Boy Who Rocked Her World In The Back Seat Of His Dad 's Chevy Was Attending. Jane Had Mixed Emotions, She Wanted To See If The Spark Between Them Was Still There, But Her Shy Nature Wanted Her To Run The Other Way! Graham Winchester Had Ruined Her Chances With Other Men And She Would Die A Spinster. Then Jane Got The Idea To Switch Places With Her Movie Star Twin And Playing As Dawn, She Could Let Inhibitions Go And See If The Spark Was Still There! Graham Winchester Thought He Left His Hometown In The Dust Fifteen Years Ago And Went To New York, But Corporate Law Soured Him And He Wrote A Bestseller. Graham Quit His Job And Gave Up His Apartment, And Got Writer's Block! When Jane Pretended She Was Dawn, He Went Along To See What She Was Up To And How Far She'd Go. And Just Maybe He Could Solve His Book Problem And Get An Idea For Another Story. Wow, My Reunion Was Nothing Like This! Ms, Scourbrough Pens A Delightful Story With White Hot Sex To Die For, A Great Plot As Jane Traded Places With Her Outgoing Movie Star Twin And Let Her Shyness Take A Back Seat When Set Set Her Sights On Graham!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Somewhere The Bells Ring (Somewhere in Time Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Beth Trissel Page; Review: Somewhere The Bells Ring (Christmas) Bailey Randolph Messed Up In College By Smoking Pot And Ended Up With A Man In Her Room, But How He Got There And What They Did Together She Couldn't Remember. Finally After A Dressing Down By The Dean And Then Her Dad She Was Sent To Maple Hill To "Convalesce" As Her Dad Thought She Was A Hippie. Frankly, She Was A Wannabee As When Her Brother Was Killed In Viet Nam She Went A Little Off But, She Only Did Pot ONCE Yet No One Believe Her When She Said Saw Ghost! So, Up To The Stately Mansion She Went And A Day Later, While Walking With The Dog She Saw Movement From The Window Of A Room That Had Been Locked For Over Fifty Years! Eric Burke Intended To Make A Career In The Marines, But After He Got A Buddy Who Lost His Legs To Safety, He Went Back To Get His Other Friend But It Was Too Late For Him, He Got His One Leg Hit Badly. Now, He Had Two Options, A Desk Job In The Corps Or Back To School For A Law Degree And He Returned To Meg And Maple Hill For Christmas To Put Aside His Decision For Later. Once There He Rediscovered Bailey Randolph, Could Not Believe How Beautiful She Was And Fell Head Over Heels. Meg Told Him About Bailey's Activities And He Had Trouble Thinking She Was Sane................ WOW, What A Powerful Story That Just Brought Me To Tears! Bailey Finds The Ghost Of Eric's Grandfather In His Room From Fifty Years Ago And Promises To Find Edward's Wife's Christmas Gift That Claire Hid Before She Suddenly Died And With Edward Over In The Big War He Never Got To Say Goodbye! But With The Old Mansion So Huge And Always Cold, Where Did She Start That Had Never Been Searched Before?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Every Road Leads Back to You - Kindle edition; Brand: Kori Roberts; Review: Every Road Leads Back to You Eighteen year old, Clarke Adams Was Taking Matters Into Her Own Hands, She Was Tired Of Waiting For Jackson Parker To Notice Her And Since She Was Leaving For College Tomorrow, She Meant To Get Him In Her Bed-- Well His Bed Actually. She Met Him Four Years Ago When She Was A Skinny And Gangling Fourteen Year Old And Tried Every Way She Knew How To Grab His Attention When She helped Pop's In His Restaurant But He Paid Her No Attention To Her Disgust And Finally She Was Waiting For Him In His Bed As He Drove Up To His Home. Seven Years Later, Twenty-Eight Year Old Jackson Had Tried To Sate His Need For Clarke By Having As Many Women As He Could But None Drove His Desire For Clarke Out Of His System, Years Ago, He Had Returned Home To Find Her In His Bed And Offering Herself To Him, When He Ran In To get Some Thing That He Could No Longer Remember Wanting, Amber Had Refused To Stay In His Car Like He Told Her And Surprised Them At The Bedroom Door But When She Tried To Call His Little Play Sister A Dirty Racial Name He Exploded And Amber Hurriedly Ran Out The Door. Once He Turned Back To Clarke She Was Dropping Her Dress Over Her but Not Before He Got A Look At Her And His Groin Hardened. What Was Wrong With Him? Clarke Was Jail Bait And If He Was Not A Cop And Knowing That Tony Would Kill Him Just Knowing The Randy Thoughts Going Through His Head!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: He Came Upon a Midnight Clear (1Night Stand Book 66) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Desiree Holt Page; Review: He Came Upon a Midnight Clear (1 Night Stand Series) Cody Alvarez Had A Problem, He Needed To Be Engaged By New Years Day Or The Ranch He'd Inherited From His Uncle Would Be Sold! He'd Been So Busy That He'd Had No Time To Look For A Woman, And Then One Night He'd Misspelled A Word While On The Web And Landed At 1Night Stand. He Filled Out The Form And Flew To Seattle To Hook Up With The Company's Plane. He'd Researched The Company And Madame Evangeline Said He Would Learn About The Woman She Picked Out On Christmas Eve And He Only Hoped The Woman Looked As Good As Libby! Libby Morrison Had Been Heavy All Of Her Life, Frumpy, And Boring. She Was Tired Of Friends Fixing Her Up With Pity Dates And When She Won Fifty Thousand Dollars In The Lottery She Quit Her Job As A Legal Assistant And Entered A Spa For A Two Month Stay Where She Didn't Look Like The Same Olive Morrison Coming Out! She Heard Her Friend Tolling 1Night Stand And She Wanted That Adventure Too So When She Entered The Waiting Area For Castillo Resorts She Saw One Hot Cowboy And Hoped Madame Evangeline Had A Man Picked Out For Her Even Half As Hot!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twice In A Lifetime - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Jakes Page; Review: Twice In A Lifetime Twenty-Eight Year Old Old Isabella Douglas Received Her Divorce Papers On Her Birthday And It Was Of Her Own Doing. Every Since Her Dad Walked Away When She Was Eight, She Always The Easy Way Out And Ran Away When Life Got Too Tough. Her Best Friend, Celeste Wanted To Buy Her Dinner Later, But She Just Wanted To Go Home And Cry. When Celeste Offered To Cast A Spell For Her Happiness, Izzy Joked That If Only She Could Restore The Pat Year, But Instead Was Sent Back Two And Fifty Years Ago! Ian Douglas Missed His Stubborn Wife And Once He Learned She Was A Stuntwoman For Daniel He Had To Go To Insure Izzy Was Safe After All, She Was His Only Family Since Daniel Was Responsible For His Sister's Death. Why Did He Ever Teach Izzy About The Stunt Business? Jennifer Jakes Sure Packs A Lot Of Excitement And How Sex In Her Short Story That Will Glue Readers To Their Seats And Is A Must Read!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mers (YA Mermaid Post-Apocalyptic) (Of Poseidon meets Waterworld) (Mers World Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ami Blackwelder Page; Review: The Mers, a YA Mermaid Dystopia (Mer Chronicles Book #1) Mira Always Knew She Was Different From Her Mer Parents And The Mer People, For One, She Had Flaming Red Hair And Her Eyes Were Like None Of Them, Nor Did She Have Web Feet. She Decided That It Was Time To Learn Who And What She Was So One Night She Packed Everything She'd Thought She'd Need And Slipped Out In The Dead Of Night From Her One Time Home. As She Traveled, She Was Scared About Crossing The Place The Mers Called Limbo. She Heard A Noise And Turned To See Her Long Time Friend, Nerin Waiting For Her At The Wall Dividing Liberty Shore And New Jersey. She Wanted To Ask Why She Was Given Away, Then Maybe It Wouldn't Be So Bad To Live With Her Adopted Parents. Rumors Said Something Bad Would Happen To The Mers If They Ever Left Their Own World And She Hoped That Since She Wasn't A Mer That Her Only Worry Was For Nerin. Then They Were Out Of Limbo And Saw An Amazing City Called Remnantville! The City Had Tall White Buildings They Had Never Seen Before And They Stared In Amazement At The Luxury The People Had While The Mers Had To Make Do On What The Water Brought Them! Hold On To Your Seats As Ms. Blackwelder Takes You On A Ride With Two Teenagers And The Quest For Marin's Parents. They Are Chased By The Magi, The King's Men, Pirates, And A Greystorm!! I Truly Can't Wait To Read Book 2!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intimate Exposure - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Portia Da Costa Page; Review: Intimate Exposure Vicki Renard, Worked At Wickham-Drake Insurance Company As Middle Management. Since Her Mom And Sister Finally Got Their Lives Straighten Out And Married Well, She Was Free To Concentrate On Herself. She Hurried To Work And Dropped Her E-Reader And As She Bent To Pick It Up, Her Daily Tormentor, Red Webster, Took A Photo Of Her Butt!! Why Did He Have To Always Be Where She Was Looking Her Worse? It Was Bad Enough That F. W. Shanley III Took Over The Company And All The Employees Were Worried If The All Powerful lord Owner Was Bound To Let Everyone Go, And Now He Took Her Picture To Show To The Boss? Red Webster Took Immerse Pleasure In Pushing Vicki's Buttons And The Moment He Saw Her Her He Knew He Had To Have Her. Since He Saw That She Read BDSM And The Concept Fascinated Her He Knew She Would Be A Natural. If Only They Could Spend More Time Together! Then He Got An Idea Of A Contest, Rigged For Her And Him To Be The Winners.............. Whew, Portia Does Right It Hot And Spicy! All Red Wanted To Do Was Spend More Time With Vicki While He Kept A Secret That Could Blow Them A Part If They Got Together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Light District (A Sasha Jackson Mystery) (Sasha Jackson Mysteries Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jill Edmondson Page; Review: Dead Light District (Sasha Jackson Mysteries) Sasha Jackson Was Hired By A Madame To Find One Of Her Girls Who Was Missing For Over A Week. Mary Carmen Was A Beautiful Latina That Drew The Stares Of Red Bloodied Men And Even The Dead Ones As She Walked By. Sasha Found Out More Than She Ever Wanted To Know About The Oldest Profession, But When She Got Too Close, A Car Tried To Run Her Down And Her Dad's Garage Door Had A Warning To Back Off The Case. Of Course She Did The Opposite By Trawlings The Streets At Midnight Searching For Clues To Find The Missing Woman Much To Her Brother's Disgust! Ms. Edmondson Will Have You Either Crying, Laughing, Or Both At Sasha's Antics And Witty Comebacks As She Gets In Over Her Head Again And Faced Death Again, But At Least Her Dry Spell Is Over!!! I Can Hardly Wait To See What This Wacky P. I. Gets Into Next!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IS THAT A GUN IN YOUR POCKET? - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cerise DeLand Page; Review: IS THAT A GUN IN YOUR POCKET? Sheriff. West Farraday, Had Suffered Just Watching His New Next Door Neighbor. She Had Dropped Everything And Had Come To Texas From New Jersey When He Informed Her That Her Sister And Brother-in-law Had Died In A Car Crash And Left A Toddler, Mae Montaine Gave Him Plenty Of Sleepless Nights With Her Sexy Body. He Admired Her Dedication To Care For Her Niece And Settle In Winston Instead Of Taking The Little Girl To Live In New Jersey. Mae Also Gave Him Pause As She Was A klutz he Bailed Out Of Jams, And Now There Was A Five Foot Blaze On The Other Side Of The Fence! Mae Montaine Just Knew The Hunky Sheriff Thought She Didn't Have A Brain When He Constantly Bailed Her Out Of One Mishap After Another! Truth Was, She An Account By Day And Volunteered At An Animal Shelter Back Home. She Didn't Know Anyone When She Came To Town She Had Wanted To Make A Good Impression. She Had Hoped That The Sheriff Had Feelings For Her More Than A One Night Stand But Her New Friend Told Her West Was Commitment Shy, Then She Discovered A Large Sum Of Money In Her Sister's Joint Checking Account.............. whew!! Definitely Hot Steamy Action From Ms. de Land, But What Else Would You Expect From This Author? Mae And West Bump Heads And Disagree On Issues Until Mae And Little Emma's Lives Are In Danger, Then Nothing And No One Could Stand In West's Way To Get To The Females He Loved!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drusilla Blood - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Miriam Cooke Page; Review: Drusilla Blood (The Blood Trilogy) A very powerful story that spans 3 generations where man sought to control beings of the underworld to have their power at any cost. Drusilla Blood, a child of her hippie mother who never knew the father steered her career toward archaeology instead of the family tradition of being a midwife. After the scandal involving her married lover's betrayal she took off and settled for working in an occult shop, but after three years a heavy book was sent to her that she couldn't translate, then people died in heinous ways and she thought it had something to do with the festival she had attended........... Miriam Cook pens book one of her trilogy that's bound to keep you awake all night long and rapidly reading and can't wait for book two!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Risking Trust (Private Protectors) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Adrienne Giordano Page; Review: Risking Trust (Private Protectors) Twelve Years ago, Michael Taylor, left the only woman he ever loved because he hasn't good enough and way out of Roxanne's upper crust league. He barely made enough in his construction job and since his returned from the service he had nightmares about body parts flying into the air. He discovered that she had moved away from Chicago and figured she had moved on once he hauled tail and left her without any explanation. Then he married his ex-wife but two years into the marriage he knew he made a mistake now here he was accused of her murder! Roxanne Thorgesson worship the ground Michael walked on until he left her wondering what she did wrong to make him leave her. Now, for twelve long years she racked her brain to determine why. Michael had the nerve to ask for her help in clearing him of murdering his wife and her newspaper would get an exclusive when she broke the murder. A win-win right? So why was she falling back in love with him and was he really Innocent? Ms. Gioranano spins a perfect story about two lovers risking to trust each other no matter how bad the situation got, but Michael hid something back that destroyed her faith in him. Risking Trust is an excellent story and a keeper!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bound; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lisa Kumar Page; Review: Bound by the Mist (Mists of Eria) Cal Warner had visions of strange beings in a mist that swirled around them but no one else seemed to see them. That was when she was twelve and in one moment of regret she told her friend and it was all over the school that she was crazy! Her parents even moved to another town in Wisconsin, placed her in therapy, and doped her with drugs. To make matters worse, she still had erotic dreams about a boy who now was a man with long flowing black hair! Prince Relian of Eriannon had dreams of a russet hair girl who saw them at one of their celebrations and for ten years the girl/woman haunted his dreams. He had lived many centuries being an elf and he knew his land was losing its magic and their enemies the the evil changed elves were constantly taken any unsuspecting elf to gear up their armies. Earth and Eriannon had been on one side of the thin veil after humans became bitter towards elves and they drifted apart to live and let live. Now the veil of mist had taken matters into its own hands by bringing the human girl/woman to their land to save itself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On The Edge: A short menage story in the On The Edge vampire series - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kallysten Page; Review: Before The Edge (On The Edge) Brett Andrews had longed to own his own club and meeting Lisa, his vampire girlfriend was just the beginning of his good luck! Lisa had shown him the building and helped him make his dream come true with her silent partnership money that made On The Edge THE place for humans and vampires to be!! But, after they had been together for over a year, her previous lover threatened to take her away.............. Lisa and Leo were sired by Nickolas but she grew tired of killing her prey and refused to obey his commands to kill, Leo and she decided to leave their Sire. They parted ways and fifteen years later Leo returned to Haventown, then dead blood drained bodies appeared less than two blocks from On The Edge. Who could be killing them? The Enforcer Police that Brett was hiding evidence that Lisa was guilty! Whoa, a menage with two hot guys! Lisa is so lucky to have two lovers in her life! Kallyten pens an erotic story with a twist that should warm your soul and there is a BONUS story!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I, Spy? (Sophie Green Mysteries Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kate Johnson Page; Review: I, Spy? (Sophie Green Mysteries, No. 1) Every morning Sophie Green swore that she would quit her job at Ace Airlines for making her get up at an ungodly hour but she looked good in the uniform and when anyone asked where she worked they thought it was so cool, but if she quit she would miss Sven, a hunky blonde god who was to die for. She was a ticket agent but people did not need to know that it was a boring yet stressful job and she was running late for work, as she usually did. Seeing that she had the counter next to Sven Sophie happily worked, but when Lucas trained those soulful brown eyes on her and tempted her to drag him down and have her way with him she totally forgot about Sven. Lucas was taller than her and quite muscular but not in a weight lifter's way. Most men were shorter than her and she towered over her petite girlfriends, yet when he asked her to keep an eye on a fat drab little man and not let him board at any cost then sprinted through the terminal. The drab man was in line at Sven's counter behind what she hoped was a group of tourist and hopefully giving her time to come up with some kind of plan. Dang, Sven was through with processing him what could she do now? Calling out to him, he sprinted toward the hallway and not thinking Sophie ran after him. Luke Sharpe had been planted at Ace Airlines searching for the man who finally showed after months of his being there. Only a few people knew that he worked as a special agent for SO17. He was dedicated to his job and damn good at what he did, but what ever possessed him to get Sophie Green involved? Somehow he just knew that she would be trouble. Kate Johnson tells an outrageously funny story about a ticket agent/wannabe spy who has no clue which end of a gun shoots the bullet and drives a totally conspicuous car called Ted! Given the British slang that I barely made out, I Spy was one laugh after another and it is good to see that a ditsy blonde could save the day and oh, when Luke and Sophie finally hook up readers will just not believe where! I Spy is one hot read and too funny for words. Reader's enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Worth the Risk - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lyn O'Farrell Page; Review: Worth the Risk Three years ago, Children's librarian, Amanda Lloyd was humiliated as she stood at the altar and the police led her fiancee out of the church in handcuffs, and then took her to be interviewed as well. Tim Dalton had embezzled five million dollars and they thought that she helped him! The photographer her parents hired was rapidly snapped picture after picture of the disaster and made a name for himself selling them to the Tattler tabloid! Since then, she became "the embezzler bride" and all she wanted to do was go underground and make the world go away........ Seven year old, Josh Delaney was matchmaking again to get a mom and he couldn't stop taking about "Miss Amanda" and told his ex-race car driver dad, Mitch that she was the one! Mitch didn't need Josh stirring up the waters when he was in a custody battle with his late ex-wife's parents. He knew the Sheridans were after his son's trust fund, but went he went to pick up hos son from the library and saw "Miss Amanda" he thought he son was on the money! Lyn O'Farrell pens a warm and inspiring story about a woman that feared the limelight but fell in love with a little boy and then his playboy dad. Could she risk the exposure she was sure that followed the celebrity dad and lose it all because she was afraid?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conquering Zeus (SEALs On Fire Book 7) - Kindle edition; Brand: Cerise Deland; Review: Conquering Zeus (SEALs On Fire) "Zeus" Calderon, a S.E.A.L., managed to rescue the news correspondent for ACN cable news when she and her team was abducted by Bedouin tribesmen. He was captivated when he first saw her chained to an iron bed rail, weak with dirty clothes and yet she was strong enough to smile at him. Since then once they returned to the States he felt compelled to see her and he couldn't get her out of his head. He didn't do affairs but was willing to do big bangs with one woman and no strings attached. As he swam in the Atlantic naked he was no closer to getting Kim out of his system no matter how far he swam............ Kim Stanfield wanted Zeus no matter what medical books said. She was not prone to falling in love with her rescuer! She had a raging desire to build her career and only had a hand full of lovers so when Coyote told her where Zeus was she decided to be his birthday present and see if he felt the same way she did.............. Oh my, get plenty of ice to read this one as Hurricane Kim is on the loose with a plan to conquer big bad Zeus!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enchanted Cottage (Avador series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Shirley Martin Page; Review: Enchanted Cottage Alana Cullian fled from her village a midst rocks thrown at her by the very people she had grown up with. They believed Morag Delaney's claim that she was a witch when in fact it was her who had cast a black magic spell on some of the people and cursed her to have large splotches of purple on her face all because Brendan never looked twice at her and only had eyes for Alana! She ran until she came upon a cottage that wasn't there when her brother and she had played in the glen and the cottage had everything she would need to survive since she had ran without taking anything with her except her mother's gold bracelet!! What would she eat and would she need to sleep in the forest or had the goddess provided this place to shelter her in her time of need? Colin Duffrey was a mercenary fighting with the Elegian army as he was the second son and his brother would inherit his father's vast estate once his father passed to other world. He never complained and thought he cold earn enough money to buy a portion of land, build a home for a wife and children. The battle turned against them when his commander did not heed his words and put a man in charge who lacked the proper knowledge. In the battle Colin received a nasty cut on his arm and his horse took an injury so severe that he had to put the poor thing out of misery. He walked through the forest trying to find another horse to buy and had no clue that his arm was so infected that smelly pus oozed out. He was so weak that every step was torture with carrying his heavy bag and sword that he fell and as he laid there for some time all he could think about was to return to his family. He struggled to his feet and saw a cottage that was deep in the forest and seemed that it shouldn't have been there, yet he opened the door and immediately fell inside........... Ms. Martin pens a sweet and riveting story that will capture readers hearts when they learn of the trials of poor Alana and Colin and the circumstances that kept them apart like ships passing in the dark bt will they find each other again?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reunited (1Night Stand) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sabrina Sol Page; Review: Reunited (1 Night Stand Series) Magdelena Cruz sighed as her aunts cackled that she should wish for a husband as she blew out the single candle on her flan, wouldn't it be fun to see their faces to know she wished for mind blowing, toe curling sex for just one night? She was a thirty year old aerospace engineer with her own place and a new car for crying out loud! You would think that her family would've been proud of her instead of condemning her because she was not married! She and her best friend Tommy had cooked up a charade to hook up her high school crush for a one night stand with the 1nightStand dating agency.................... Will Hudson, Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles was a workaholic since his marriage ended and he hooked up with his high school girlfriend at their tenth reunion. Stacy lasted for eighteen months and he never regretted her leaving, then swore off relationships. His co-worker talked him into signing up at a dating service and he landed in Sin City to have a night of no-stings sex.......... Whew! does Ms. Sol spin one hot hot story of a reunion long delayed!! Magdelena and Tommy cooked up a plan to have her fantasy come true with the hot hunk Will Hudson that she had a crush on since they were seniors, but Will never saw past her nerdy flaws.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ward of the Vampire (Ward of the Vampire Serial Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kallysten Page; Review: Morgan Ward's birthday party bash was coming up soon and anyone and everyone longed to see that blue colored invitation in their mailbox! The most hottest and richest bachelor in the country if not the world told his sister that he didn't need help to plan the event and to not bring any presents! Angelina did all of her bosses correspondence, prioritized it in order of importance so when she saw the blue invitation to her brother's party, she laid it on top. She was savvy to miss Deliah's vampire brother letter she knew what it held. Every woman worth her salt to see a chance to smooze Morgan but she knew she stood no chance of gaining his eye and comforted herself that she would have plenty of company........... Kallysten pens a unique story that I wish could have been much longer as I was so involved with the plot that the story was over and it left me wanting more! I wonder if readers would revolt and DEMAND more if it would make a difference? Perhaps a few more chapters or maybe a series Ms, Kallysten?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Trellah, Book One; Brand: Visit Amazon's T.S. Graham Page; Review: Thirteen year old Sophina Murray lost her dad two months ago when he never returned from the sea and her once favorite science teacher had just left her position at her school and never returned. Mrs. Tanner never even came over to her house to offer her sympathy and she acted weird which was so not like her! One night she heard her little six year old brother racing down the stairs yelling, and she leaped out of bed to go after him but was unprepared for what she saw that led him out the back door. The thing wore a cloak, had hideous red eyes, and coaxed Eliot away and no matter how much she screamed at him to stop, Eliot never slowed down until a blinding white light open in her backyard and Eliot ran into it chasing the monster, then the light faded leaving her in the dark and pouring rain.... T. S. Graham spins an intriguing YA story that peaked my interest from the beginning and I was caught up in the two alien races, their animals, plants, and insects that look like a horrible nightmare! Sophina knows that Mrs. Tanner knows something about Eliot's disappearance and when she learns that two more little children are now missing as well, she is determined to get to the bottom of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That's What Friends Are For - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bridget Midway Page; Review: Thats What Friends Are For Fiona Griffen had been best friends with Ned Cholurski for twelve years, every since they were in school. Fiona had been the head cheer leader while Ned had been the nerd that everyone made fun of except for her. Now years later, Fiona was unemployed and living with Ned while trying to land the coveted position of clerking for judge Kristoff who ruled criminal court in Virginia Beach, Virginia. So far she had no ideas to impress the judge and she did not know how long she could mooch on Ned without contributing any thing before he got fed up and kicked her out of his apartment and his life. Fiona had fallen a little bit in love with Ned from the moment that she had laid eyes on him, but was afraid up messing up their relationship with sex and even tried to fix him up with a friend but it had not worked out as she claimed he was a dud in bed. Every one in school had thought that the bubble head cheer leader would marry the football jock and pump out babies and that was so not her! Fiona did not want children as looking back on her home life with her mother and a non existence father she knew children deserved parents who wanted them and the best for them. Look at her life, she wanted to be a lawyer as it was what her mom wanted and everyone who take her seriously. Ned Cholurski sat at his desk at Meta Corporation and hated every minute of being there. He was so much more than a programmer, and he had been at his job for three years but his boss still could not remember his name. How he wished that he could just go home and be with Fiona, just looking at her made him happy and hard! They had been best friends for twelve years but he wanted more, so much more. Unfortunately, Fiona did not see him as a lover and thought that they could not be friends and lovers too but when she came up with a plan where they both could get what they wanted by pretending to be lovers he jumped at the chance. Bridget Midway spins a wonderful story that is sure to keep you hot and aching! Best friends for years and not wanting to complicate their friendship with sex Fiona comes up with a plan that is riddled with lies and then discovers too late that the best man in her life walked out. This is an awesome book that has many unsuspecting twist and is sure to be enjoyed by Ms. Midway's fans and a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daniel's Dare - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sasha Devlin Page; Review: Daniel's Dare Daniel Rich and Kaitlyn Dow had been best friends for fifteen years and they played the silly game of truth or dare almost as long, but Kaitlyn wondered what she'd been thinking to goad Daniel into this dare!! she wore a red corset and hot pants costume of Mrs, Claus and her heels were so high that she should have gotten a nose bleed, but worst yet she had to sing in front of her bed and breakfast with a full house with her butt cheeks out!! Daniel Rich knew it was a lost cause by God knew he tried to get his best friend out of his mind! He had loved Kaitlyn since the eight grade and as he grew into a man he had his share of women but non of them were Kaitlyn! He trired dating short petite blondes a total opposite of her, but at last broke it off with Sarah as he knew their relationship was headed like the rest, besides it wasn't fair to Sarah that she wasn't his best friend. Once he saw Kaitlyn working the crowd and singing, he decided to go for it and damn the heartache...............; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anaz Voohri (Ancient Enemy Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vijaya Schartz Page; Review: Anaz-Voohri (Ancient Enemy) Zack Duncan awoke to loud rumbling that shook the house, and hearing Ashley, his baby sister scream he raced for her room. They lived in California so an earthquake could be possible but the sound, like a loud siren, hurt his ears. If anything happened to Ash while his parents were away he knew that he would be blamed. Zack made his way to Ashley's room stumbling in the dark and stood frozen in her doorway. A tall alien stood over his sister and Zack screamed for it to stop, but the alien just continued to probe Ashley and he was powerless to stop it. The alien glided to the window taking Ashley with it and they stepped into a light beam and rose to the sky! Once they were in the beam, Zack was released by the force that froze him and he dashed out the window pleading to not take her and the alien zapped him with some sort of stun gun. Hours later Zack awoke and called 9-1-1 and his parents only to be told by the emergency dispatcher that other young girls were taken! Zack had made a vow to keep Ashley safe and some how he would get her back. Tia Vargas was good at West Point, so good that she excelled above the rest, since her brother was killed in the Twin Towers bombing she vowed that she would make the terrorist pay. Tia knew that she was different as her body healed itself in no time and she never tired but may be that was she grew up in Venezula jungle so may be it was her Amazon blood. Tia was called to the general's office and assigned to train new recruits; she was disappointed that she had not been shipped overseas and tried not to show it. Orders were orders, but once she met the cocky Zack Duncan, she knew she had her work cut out for her on the battlefield and the bedroom. Wow! A dynamite book that i could not put down! This book kept me on the edge of my seat and it should be a movie so I can see it on the big screen--Star Wars move over! Ms. Schartz writes a gripping novel that seemed so real, she incorporated it with today's event wonderfully and I can not wait to read the next book in the series. A must read and a keeper!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heating Up the Holidays - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marcia James Page; Review: Heating Up the Holidays Nicky Paxton had been standing in elf shoes since the store open and she was glad the store only had forty-five minutes until closing. Suddenly she was hit with a gooey gum drop and she wanted to shake the little boy, but being the head of Paxton's department store would not make for good publicity. She glanced past the boy and his mother only to see Chris Spencer in line for Santa with a little girl that must have been his daughter. Thirteen years ago they had parted with angry words as he left their small town in Virginia and headed California without a backwards glance, and now he was here for a visit............. Chris Spencer never stopped loving Nicky and although he tried with his wife, she simply wasn't the girl that he left in Paxtonville when she refused to go with him. When his wife died in a accident he put aside the long hours of being an attorney and decided to move back home and open a law office. When he met Nicky's eyes and he knew the spark still burned between them, and he just had to convince her to give him a second chance!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Score - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Beth Williamson Page; Review: The Perfect Score Twenty-eight year old Marlene McComb is a big woman who tried very hard to stay in a size eighteen, she had been big all of her life and in grade school she had gotten the name of Big Mac now, twenty years later, she still could not stand that nickname. It may be that if she could get that perfect score in the Perfect Score Tournament that she could win the ten thousand dollar prize that she could leave the tiny in Texas and then move to a bigger city like Austin or Dallas, heck any where where no one knew her and the mistakes she had made. Marlene never had a boyfriend, never went on dates, and she did not even go to her prom. The last mistake taunted her with a smirk, why had she beg this creep to take her virginity in the back seat? Marlene had made up her mind to never give her heart to any man as he would get tired of her fat body and disappear fast. Just she thought that the creep had come back to taunt her some more, she turned around from her bowling lane to tell him where to stick it then she had to look way up to the gorgeous god standing in front of her--no small feet for her five eleven frame! Thirty year old Buck Miller was a carpenter in Wichita Falls, but he needed the prize money from the Perfect Score Tournament to finish building his house, he was paired up in a doubles segment with some one named Marlene McComb and in this podunk town he hoped that she did not have gray hair. When Buck saw Marlene and their hands exchanged a sizzle that was hard for him to ignore, he got the thrill of his life when Marlene bent over to tie her shoe and he got to look at her shapely butt. Now this woman had possibilities! Buck was only in town for a week and he wondered how soon that he could get Marlene into his bed, but once he had he knew he could never get enough. Realization butted Buck straight between the eyes--he was falling in love! Buck beat a hasty retreat to the men's room and looked at his pale face in the mirror. Now what, Dude his reflection asked? Beth Willamson tells a delightful story with a plus sized woman--yay!! The Perfect Score is a book that I knew immediately that I liked as I read the first chapter! Good for you Beth, it is finally time for plus sized women to get some action. The novel is fast paced with hot sex that will singe your eyebrows and loaded with laughs--I must go bowling now! This is one novella that I totally enjoyed and highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Repo Chick Blues (The Leah Ryan Thrillers Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tracy Sharp Page; Review: Repo Chick Blues (The Leah Ryan Series - Book One (Steamy Suspense)) Leah Ryan heard a noise outside at four o'clock in the morning, and as this was the time she got up everyday to go to her construction job she went to get the morning paper. When Leah got outside she felt that some one was in the shadows hiding and she called out to him. Leah never expected to see a totally gorgeous man standing there wanting to repossess her jeep! She knew that she was behind on her payments due to the huge lawyer's fees for her brother Jesse, but was she that far behind? Leah watched as her jeep was loaded on the tow truck and since she had no way to get to the site of construction she was fired. It was that man's fault who took her jeep and he could just hire her by George! Leah had the knack of stealing cars since she was in her teens and knew that she could repossess cars--and this time it would be legal! Callahan Parker knew from the moment that he saw Leah at his office that she would be trouble, she was a woman for goodness sake! Repossessing was a dangerous job for a man much less than a woman, yet Cal found himself giving her a chance. Cal would show her the ropes and see if she could hack it, but what he did not expect was for her to be a natural at it and pissing off a drug lord! Tracy Sharp writes a very stimulating book that had me rapidly reading. The book was fast paced, filled with hot sweaty sex to make you clench your thighs, and I will forgive her calling her brother Tommy when his name was Jesse. Repo Chick Blues is a book where the heroine is a control freak who can definitely kick ass!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Reluctant Warden (Ward of the Vampire Serial Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kallysten Page; Review: My Reluctant Warden (Ward of the Vampire) AAAAAAAAAAAAAArrggggggggh,part two of the series is where Angelina discovers that miss Deliah intended for HER to be Morgan's birthday present, and she had placed a compulsion spell on her so that she couldn't leave his mansion, then she vanished with Morgan giving chase! Poor Angelina is being used as a pawn as brother and sister collide and she has no clue as to what's real and what's fantasy! All she knows is there are two men with opposite personalities and she wants the kind and caring Morgan to return. I can hardly wait to read the next part of the story!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Mysterious In Black (The Billionaire Brothers Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's S. Ann Cole Page; Review: Mr. Mysterious In Black (The Billionaire Brothers Series) Natalio Nelson only wanted a brown-eyed girl of his past, but circumstances kept them a part. He had loved Sadie from the moment he first saw her as no other girl or woman could compare even though they all flaunted themselves at him, but he only had eyes for Sadie. Then she was in the hospital from an attack as she went to school and he lost tract of her. Once he found her she was dating Cali D a drug dealer, then she lost her job and was hired by friend who owned a rich gentlemen's only strip club, and night after night he asked her for a dance in his booth but she always refused................. Sadie France' lost another job and her room mate expected her back rent when she returned from New York. She had debts to pay for her mom's care and her side business of costume designing for her stripper friend helped, but it wasn't enough. She rocked on the center pole on stage to lusty eyes and though she was told not to take off her bra she needed the generous tips. and as she clung to the pole with one hand and tried to unhook her bra with the other, she had admiration for the women that made it look so very easy, of course being drunk may have hindered her, ad then she fell................... Oh my, what an emotional an thrilling ride from a brand new author to me, and I can't say enough except YOU GOTTA READ THIS BOOK!! Well done Ms. Cole!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridesmaid Lotto (McMaster the Disaster Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Rachel Astor Page; Review: Bridesmaid Lotto (McMaster the Disaster) Josie McMasters tried hard not to live up to her name of "McMasters the Disaster" in high school, and nine years later, she was a copy writer for Walker and Walker, writing boring text, but it paid the bills. At home her room mate told her about the bridesmaid lotto held by the New York socialite Emma Van Horn who was marring Allen Hall the brother of famous movie star and millionaire, Jake Hall. Emma announced on entertyainment News that she was not having her friends as her bride maids but was holding a lotto!! All it would cost was ten dollars a ticket and Josie's room mate, Calla whoop with delight and raced to her computer for more information. Josie had no plans on ever buying a ticket as she thought it was stupid and she'd rather dream about her high school crush with Jake Hall as she was so way out of his league.............. The moment Jake Hall set eyes on the young woman he was captured by her honesty, fresh face an an intelligence she used as if born into it. Josie was everything he had in a woman as he was for real when he announced that he wanted to settle down and Josie had it in spades over any actress or model he'd come into contact! WOW, Book one sure had me laughing at the disasters that one woman could get into and her friend Mattie was a hoot! I can't wait for book two of the series and hope it's available as I really must see what Josie goes next!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Has a Name (The Billionaire Brothers Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's S. Ann Cole Page; Review: Love Has A Name (The Billionaire Brothers) Up and coming gym owner, Axia Blacksille, rolled her eyes as she talked on the phone with her best friend and wipe sweat off her face as she had just gotten off the treadmill. Earlier, Trudy had tried to eat a candy bar and they had a tug match of Trudy's purse. It appeared Trudy's presentation had been on a thumb drive that fell out of her purse, and she needed ASAP! Axia knew she had worked months on it and Trudy said she had fifteen minutes to get it to her. Well don't that be all? She had no time to shower and refresh herself so she jumped into her Jeep and hauled tail to Corded Solutions. She parked and race to the entrance and asked the floor for her best friend and sprinted to the elevators. Once the doors opened, she saw Trudy pacing and leaped toward her. Just then a door opened and a gorgeous man stepped out........... Multi-billionaire, Lovello Nelson stepped out to get his assistant as he was tired of waiting her presentation as he had a business to run, yet when he saw Axia, he got pole axed! She had a sculpted body that wouldn't quit and her shorts emphasized her round butt that was to die for. She was the most perfect woman that he had ever seen and when she placed her hands on her hips and stood toe to toe with him he knew he had to have her at least for a while as he always got what he wanted! Book two is the story of Natlio's younger brother and the trials that Axia put him through when he didn't take no for an answer! Both Love and Axia were wealthy and got whatever they wanted, but Axia had vowed to never marry as when you did you had to submit to your husband and that wasn't happening! Ann Cole penned a very funny story and I found myself laughing so hard at the tiny woman taking on a six foot three man time and time again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prophecy's Child (Prophecy series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Brenda Dyer Page; Review: Prophecy's Child (The Prophecy Series) WOW, book two continues the series with Kal and Katherine. They lock eyes across a pub and it's love at first sight, Katherine is nineteen and out with her college friends, but she spends her time between classes with Kal. Five months later Katherine awakes from a night of hot sex to see that Kal was gone. Weeks later she learns she's pregnant, that Kal ditched her without a goodbye, and she packs up to head home where her overly religious mom and dad kick her out and wanted nothing to do with her or her devil child.......... Kal Clansmon thought he was doing what was best for Katherine when he left for training in Vancouver. How could he ask her to leave all she knew for a life with him when there was no guarantee that he wouldn't die in a war against demons like his older brother and dad? Ten years later, they bump into each other at a Walmart and he sees that she is even lovely than she was at nineteen, he thought about her every day and his love had never died. Then, she turned and bolted out the door as though the hounds from hell were after her!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I'll See You In My Dreams: Hell Yeah! - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sable Hunter Page; Review: I'll See You in My Dreams (Hell Yeah!) (Volume 5) Presely Love lived with her grandmother when her mom dumped her there and left her, her grandmother was not the kind, loving, and caring that grandmothers were supposed to be. For years she was told that she was lucky to be alive, yet when question why Mabel just clammed up and told her to iron sheets in their old rusty trailer. Presely learned early that no one wanted her around with her cleft lip and she learned to hide her hurt when people said horrible things to hurt............ Zane Saucier led the good life, he had Margaret, his fiancee, who was drop dead gorgeous, a thriving law practice and ranch! He couldn't be happier, then as he was spraying chemicals on his tractor and the wind shifted and blew it in his eyes blinding him. When Margaret heard he was blind she dropped him like a hot potato then said she needed a WHOLE man! Since that time, he lived a lonely life and vowed to never trust another woman or even think about marrying one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Touched the Beast: A Sexy Modern Fairy Tale - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Skye Warren Page; Review: Beauty Touched the Beast Erin, a college student, cleaned for the reclusive Blake Morris. One side of his face was scarred due to his being a soldier but that never bother her. She enjoyed their discussions even when he won most, yet he seemed proud of her when she won! Blake had told her more than once to use his first name but he was old enough to be her father and out of respect she wouldn't do it. Blake was handsome to her the way he was and as she ran up the stairs to clean, she poked her head into his bedroom and was frozen to the spot when she saw what he was doing and calling her name......... Blake couldn't believe Erin caught him masturbating and calling her name! He was so embarrassed and feared she would quit. An old dirty man like him shouldn't be fascinated with a young and beautiful woman like her. He needed to hurry down and beg her to not leave as she was a breath of fresh air.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Strength in Numbers - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Reagan Hawk Page; Review: Strength in Numbers As children born into a life of servitude, Eterin told Sempia that he loved her and would one day save her from a life as a sex slave, but as time went on and she was shipped to another planet where she learned how to pleasure her master. Even though she was still a virgin and was the star of that nights show, she dreaded who would be the highest bidder as she was stripped naked and shown for everyone to see her be deflowered................... Eterin never ever forgot his childhood sweetheart and once he grew into a man, he became an elite warrior where he killed in the name of the government, but he grew weary of wars and he started his own intergalactic bodyguard agency. Once word reached him that Sempia was to be sold told a cruel man and to be used to pay off his debts with other men, reach flew across the universe to save the only girl he loved and couldn't get her off his mind........; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Bag Limit [Liberty Springs, Wyoming 1] (Siren Publishing Menage Amour) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kaliana Cole Page; Review: No Bag Limit [Liberty Springs, Wyoming 1] (Siren Publishing Menage Amour) For five years, romance author, Emma Duncan had been stalked by deranged man and she gave up and moved to the small town of Liberty Springs that was nestled among tall mountains with people that shocked her. To each his own, after discovering her ex banging her best friend he had the nerve to call her frigid! Three years later, Emma ran a horse ridding school for the handicapped as therapy and Ty Whelan, the ferrier had starred in many of dreams as well as books, but the big man was far too sure of himself to suit her taste! Liberty Springs kept Ty busy when his mentor retired, and the minute Emma appeared before the council to make her case for a riding school he was a captive to her amber eyes. He was tried of playing games and needed to choose a woman who'd love him, his two brothers unconditionally, and Emma rang his bell, the woman didn't know it but she was as good as theirs!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destiny; Brand: Visit Amazon's Andrea Buginsky Page; Review: Destiny is a sweet YA story about Elena Baxter who never fit into the high school click. She was daily teased by the group of girls she named the "blond bimbettes" and she grew so angry when she was teased that when she yelled back at them defending her family, all of the lockers opened and emptied their contents, a wind toppled everyone in the hall and they all stared at her. In a few days it would be her sweet 16 and she was excited to see her Aunt Isabel who was flying in for the party. As they gathered for the party, her mom gave her a special necklace that was the same as hers, aunt Isobel's, and her grandmothers. Then she was told that the book she was given at age ten and had read a million times was all true, that The Lady in the Lake was her great, great, great. great grandmother and at school break Isabel and she would travel to Avalon, a place she thought was fiction..........; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets and Sins: Malachim (A Secrets and Sins series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Naima Simone Page; Review: Elena Rainier, an Alabama attorney, feared for her life and her wealthy and reknown attorney from old money beat her for the last time ans she slipped out and called two local newspapers to meet her at the hospital to see her injuries. Normally, he hit her where it didn't show but she was tired of his treatment and pleasure in her pain. The paper told the story and Alex gave her a quick divorce before he went to jail and she reappeared as Danielle Warren in Boston. She got a job in a diner, but missed having a career in law with encouragement from Pat her boss, she took her fake resume' to Malachim Jerrod's law practice..................... Malachim Jerrod was left with a crumbling law practice because he helped his friend cover up a twenty year old murder. They were just boys when Richard started to sexually abused his friend. now they all decided to come clean and his license was up in jeopardy. To make matters worse, he was living proof of his mom's affair and since birth he had to endure Christopher's verbal abuse and snide remarks. Just when he let his guard down and allowed Tara Lincoln into his life, unaware that she had agreed to tell Christopher of their clients which he stole away...................... Naima Simone pens a story that will make you pull for Elena/Danielle, weep at the damage caused to her and Malachim, the death, the kidnappings and the beatings but I was surprised at the ending and never saw it coming!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guarding Hope - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ann Mayburn Page; Review: Daniel Escobar's life was hard with his meth addictive mom always blaming him for messing up her life one way or another since he was just a little kid. They moved from shelter to shelter where she said anything to get her way. Then they moved to Detroit to a tiny apartment and she let her dealer live with them as long as she got her drugs. Daniel had finally found someone who needed him in school and when a bunch of bully girls started to harass Hope, he stepped in, and since then they were inseparable. The end of his joy occurred when he stopped off at home instead of going for ice cream, hs mom's dealer held Hope with a knife while he threaten Hope and egging him on while his mom screamed not to hurt her boyfriend. Daniel snapped and somehow stabbed him and his knife cut Hope and all he heard as the police took him to jail! Doctor Hope Walker, a psychologist for My Sister's House, a women's shelter, had stood up to a mob boss when the man broke his wife's arm and started to beat her when she came for help at her shelter. Not knowing who he was, she maced him and his goons and now they wanted her dead. Her dad hired Contego Agency to protect her, but never in her wildest dreams did she think that the boy she hunger and searched foe a decade would reappear in her life......; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rook (Timeless Games Book 1) eBook; Brand: Estelle MacDonald; Review: Kate Graham lived with her mom in her grandmother's house, a grandmother she had never known about until she left the house in Beaver Creek, Montana. Her mom had never talked about her mother. Now, she lived in the in-law suite and went to college. She hated being the new kid and missed her friend Sean back in her old home town.................... Book one starts as Kate Struggles to understand her attraction to Chase as they hardly knew each other, but he seemed as familiar as an old pair of shoes, yet when her teacher said he was bad news and to stay away from him, she tried to, but Chase had several classes with her and waited for her to walk her to her next class! Ms. MacDonald pens an intriguing story that spans hundreds of years as Christian convinced Kali to teach him her powers and once he became powerful, he surpassed her then went on killing sprees to so called punish the guilty. No matter how far she ran Christian always found her!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rebound (Tryst Island Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sabrina York Page; Review: Christi Cross had a crush on Cameron Jackson since was a freshman in college, but she never pursued it. For one reason or another they both were in relationships at the same time. When she caught her boyfriend of three years cheating on here, she packed her bags and went to Tryst Island to hang out with her friends. As she arrived only Cam was there as the others had gone to a local bar to party. Once they sat down to play Hearts, Cam made a sexy bet............... Cameron Jackson, managed the Seattle branch of an on-line retailer, and had recently started a business with his sister who fought breast cancer. He was a computer whiz and knew the project would help is sister deal with something besides her treatments. When Christi Cross entered the house he knew that fate had intervened and given him a green light to pursued the woman he had dreamed about often and couldn't get out of his mind, and by God he was taking a chance to make her his! Sabrina York spins a delicious tale about long denied and when Christi and Cameron finally come together there's fireworks galore! What a steamy read!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Finder - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ava Bradley Page; Review: Private Investigator, Brooke Weaver thought she could sneak in, find her client, a missing teenager daughter of senator Brown and be out before anyone in her old hometown was the wiser. Unfortunately, she met with an alien bug that was hell bent on reproducing its hatchlings that would eventually kill everyone on the planet. Nor did she would hook up with a huge and gorgeous space man! It was just her luck to finally find a man to love and he wasn't from earth! Lt. Jager Tolon was ordered to intercept and find the Tetra, a monster the galaxy would be better off without it as it reproduced quicker than a nanosecond, ate anything including its young. He was a trained warrior for the Interplanetary Alliance and had sworn to never marry, but when he discovered the courageous earth woman, it made him rethink his priorities! Pamela Fryer spins a riveting tale that drew me in from the very first page! Brooke is so convinced that Jager is FBI or MIB that she can't believe he's from outer of space and he's kidding about the mutant bug until it latches onto her wanting to make her it next snack!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Price of Love (Love in a Small Town Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sienna Stapleton Page; Review: Running from her ex-husband, Vanessa Beaumont took her horse and fled in the night, only to hit a deer on the back roads of Ohio while trying to get to her friend's place in Pennsylvania. Just her luck to get caught in a rainstorm with no signal for her cell phone and no one knew where she was! When she discovered that Trevor intended to sell Ransom to cover his gambling debt, she knew she had to save him....... Sheriff , Riley Whitaker was sitting on his front porch and enjoying the show mother nature provided when he heard a loud crash. Who could be out in this weather? He and Jesse headed down the road only to see a truck and a horse trailer stuck in the ditch. As her drew closer,he saw a gorgeous curvy blond getting out of her truck....... Sienna Stapleton spins an intriguing story and you can't help falling for Vanessa and Riley! Trevor is the son of a wealthy man and used to getting what he wanted, but this time he's over his head in trouble with the police and the FBI!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bound to the Elvin King (Mists of Eria Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lisa Kumar Page; Review: Book two continues with Maggie and king Talion. Talion knew from the time Maggie stepped through the thin mist of the veil that separated his world from the human world that she was special. She was such a spitfire and a breath of freshness into his staid life and he would enjoy teasing her and pulling her into his plans. Once Maggie was attacked in his palace, he saw red and vowed to keep her safe at all cost, but the little hellion slipped away from her guards! Oh, what a joy and a terror would she caused with her smart mouth, and he wouldn't have it any other way! Maggie D'Anglo couldn't wait to get back to earth! Following her best friend, what a farce. Cal was now a princess of Eria with lots to learn while she just looked to have fun with the elves but most acted like she was a leper while the females just leered at her for taking their king's affection! Every time she was around him they fought like cats and dogs and he had the nerve to say she should be grateful? With surviving her dysfunctional parents and a cheating ex-boyfriend, there was no way she was ever settling down and when his tightness said there was an unbreakable bond between them and she would be his queen, she just sneered at him and started to flip him the bird then she realised he didn't know what it meant! Grr.................; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good Enough Husband - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sylvie Fox Page; Review: What do you say to your soul mate after years of not finding him only AFTER you said I Do? Hannah Keesling was stuck in a loveless marriage for five years, they were better off being friends. but once their friends all married and one of her spinster aunts said she regretted the lack of a husband. At thirty-seven her and Michael had tried to have a baby for five years, and she'd put aside her dream and followed him to his new job clear across the country to California! One day Hannah decided to go to Oregon to rethink their marriage as it was no longer working for her. Then, Cody, her dog got sick, she got lost and ended up in the small town of Shelter's Cove as she googled the nearest vet... Ben Cooper had followed his parents when his marriage collapsed all because his wife wanted more this and that the he discovered that she had cheated on him with a man she thought could offer more. He was used the being alone and never thought about women until a tall sexy stranger walked into his clinic, but as he swept her up and down then saw her designer clothes, he saw she was just like his wife! One thing he hated worse than an adulterer like his dad was a liar........... OMG, You have you have got to read Hannah's story!! Hannah is torn with hurting her husband as she kept the secret that she loved him but wasn't in love with him and finding the man that make her see stars and tremble! As half truths, omissions, and lies start to catch up to her, Michael ruined Ben's family holiday because she was afraid to hurt him and tell him the truth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Party Girl (Getting Physical Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tamara Morgan Page; Review: with? Noah Walker had spent his summers protecting Lincoln Fuller from childhood bullies and they'd grown very close, yet when Kendra Khuso brought his bleeding friend to him, he couldn't take his eyes off of her wearing a thin orange robe! He had left the big city life of human relations behind after being fed up with the system and had moved miles outside of Pleasant Park to live a simpler life and now Kendra had him questioning his decision....... Kendra Khuso had molded herself into the woman that she wanted to be, had graduated college and tried coporate life until she followed her best friend to the city that less marriageable men for her mother but she was all right the changing men before she decided to settle down. She had a medical spa to run and worked as hard as she played, but Lincoln Fuller banged on her door dripping blood from a knife wound and begged her not to call 911 or his brother. Tamara Morgan tells an unique story about lasting friendships that had men rapidly to see how soon Kendra would wear Noah down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love, Lex (The Undergrad Years Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Avery Aster Page; Review: Lex Easton, daughter to rocker dad and a celebrity drug addicted mom rarely saw her dad and rarely seen her mom not stoned. It was almost her eighteenth birthday ans she and her best friends were to fly to Paris where she'd give up her "Lady V" to her boyfriend Kelle and she envisioned them eating chocolates as they satisfied each other. Instead she saw her mom and her boyfriend getting it on! Ms Aster tells a hilarious story that kept me laughing so hard that my sides ached!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flawless (Jewel of the Night) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jana Richards Page; Review: London, 1942, and Hunter Smith was in prison. He was the son of an American Ambassador yet they disowned him and moved to Washington, DC As he lay on what passed as a bed, he was visited by a funny looking little man that offered him a deal to get out of prison. All he had to do was agree to fly to France in the dead of night an steal the famed Blue Heart diamond from Nazi hands...... Madeline Bertrand had hated Hunter Smith for two years as his set her husband in a trap. Jean Philippe had worshiped Hunter and didn't think twice about answering his telegram and walked into the Nazi's hands! Now, she was expected to let him helped their resistance to fight the Germans? Normally I steer away from books set in this time frame, however I was intrigued after the first chapter and didn't want to stop reading! Ms. Richards spins a believable tale that you think you were there in person!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amish Love Of A Lifetime (Amish Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sadie Palmer Page; Review: Four year old Rebecca Bieler had an opinion on anything and could talk, and talk, and talk, In school, she befriended a shy boy that was teased because of his lisp, and that was okay with Isaac Schuster t as he wasn't a talker anyway. They became inseparable as children until his parents moved to Ohio, but he wasn't happy to leave her. Later, he moved back after he finally decided to court her and his mom and dad were devastated.......... Sadie Palmer spins a sweet story of love Amish courting that opened my eyes to this simpler way of life that had me fighting back tears!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Married a Bear: A BBW Paranormal Shifter Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's A.T. Mitchell Page; Review: Laura Hirsch heard what her dad said but she couldn't believe she had to marry a BEAR! No matter that is was a pretend marriage to make the bears drop their guard so he can take their land as Tiger Bay needed lumber and the bears had plenty! So she was needed to be his Trojan Horse and send him reports? As she walked down the aisle with her dad, her knees shook wen she saw his size. As the daughter of the Alpha of Tiger Bay, Alaska she had to think about the good this marriage was to her clan, they needed peace and lumber the bears had in abundance. Her tiger snarled to break out but as she looked up, and up, and up, she fainted in front of him....... Denali Alpha, James Roark, knew his marriage would bring peace to the two clans that waged war against the others for generations, He was tired of wars and never his clans could defeat the tigers as they were much much stronger and fiercer in battle, yet when his bride fainted before him, he could help but to catch her and she felt good in his arms. A. T. Mitchell spins a steamy tale of two species trying to help their clans, but end up fighting their attraction and hatred their clans had for each other. With her power hungry dad and the old elders of the bear clan could they bring piece to Alaska?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delicious; Brand: Visit Amazon's Adrianne Lee Page; Review: Promising pastry chef, Jane Wilson, took her mom's words to heart and chose a career that didn't end up working together as a wedding planner. Her mom had married so many times that she lost count. When Rebel invited to a party she had no good excuse not to go. Rebel was a former beauty queen and craved the limelight as she just wanted to stay in the background. When she got to the party, she saw her mom's ex-husband coming toward her and she told the strange helping her with the pies to kiss her. Then she learned he was the son of the man that broke up her mom's marriage! Workaholic, Nick Taziano, was shocked when the curvy blond kissed him only to discover she was Jane the pain, his one time step-sister! Boy, talk about filling out, and that kiss curled his toes. She had him so in a daze when she flew out the door he couldn't catch her as he's dad had his hand on his arm, then he discovered his dad was REMARRYING her mother! MMMMMM, talk about pie running through my head as I could almost taste it! Jane and Nick fight their attraction as they plan how to keep their parents from wedded bliss and Ms. Lee's future books are on my TBBL!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Condemned and Chosen (Sins of Wolves: The Safe Mountain Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Destiny Blaine Page; Review: Romy Nichole had been school by her dad in case she was captured and sold into sex slavery by the corrupt government, but she was saved by Sins of Wolves motorcycle gang. She had been up in their mountain hideaway for months, learning the ends and outs to the organization, the finding your mate, and what sex entailed. Chuck Hayes, the MC president, had dreamed of finding his one true mote, but after ten years, he gave up his quest, called his friends to help him save young women from being enslaved, never believing he would find his alpha mate...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Her Kilted Wolf (Colliding Worlds Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tabitha Conall Page; Review: Mattie Sloane walked with her alpha and five others in their pack down the long hall of a haunted Scottish castle. No way would she admit she was afraid of ghosts after all she ranked six in her pack from whumping other wolves! It had been a while since she had sex as defeating members of her pack after they became lovers made it difficult and no way would she let it be said she slept her way to the top! When they were introduced to the Scottish alpha, she mingled with others then went to the restroom, and got lost! She was about to go back the other way when she smelled her mate............. Colin MacPherson, tenth in rank and rising was known as a skirt chaser. With the buxom blond wiggling on his lap, he sniffed the air and knew his mate was near so he pushed the woman away and ran to take a shower as he didn't want to explain the scent of a another woman all over him..... Tabitha Conall spins a sizzling story that left me longing for more more!! Did Mattie's and Colin's pack find a world walker to help them defeat a vampire attack? Did the Brits and the Scots call a truce?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lycanthor the Werewolf (The Dragon Fyre Blade Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Aiden Storm; Review: Jack is a thirteen year old spending the summer with his great aunt Alberta as his parents were too busy running the restaurant, besides his dad said he did fun stuff here, but since he got there all it did was rain! His aunt suggested that he explore the house as it was built in 1872 ad may hold hidden rooms. He made his way to the attic but only a few boxes and tons of old newspapers were there. Then he stood on a box and used his cell phone for light to look at the murals on the walls. When a bird's cry startled him he almost fell, but steadied himself on the wall then fell head first into another realm......... The Dragon Fyre Blade had been broken into six pieces by the demon emperor and scattered to the far reaches of the world and guarded deadly beasts. It was said that one not of this world could restore the blade, and Jasyra spent the past three years searching for the piece held by the werewolf demon and thought Jack was a spy, but she quickly learned that he could help her restore the king and her father to life when the demon emperor turned him into a statue. Aiden Storm pens book one of Jack's magical story as he learns he is the only one to find the six pieces of the the blade to restore Jasrya's father to his kingdom, but the three must face death again and again to get all the pieces; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honeybun on the Run: Romantic Suspense with a Taste of Mystery (Honeybun Heat Book 7) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sam Cheever Page; Review: Clovis Honeybun looked for the suspect as everyone loaded the bus for Vegas, but there was no one looking like the description he was given, he spoke into his mike telling his brother it was a no show, and as he headed back into the terminal a scrungy punk broke through the door with his arm across the woman's neck appearing like a choke hold. As an ex-Marine, he was trained to know that there was something wrong and without thinking he radioed his brother, slipped his headphones off, and raced to get on that buss even though he had no luggage or ticket....... U. S. Marshal Emma Banks knew that Shawn Sandon was nothing but trouble, but she had no choice but to stick with him as he had the cell phone that linked her to the man that held her daughter and nanny! If she didn't call at a certain time then they would die,and she vowed never to trust no one but herself as her boss fellow marshals all betrayed her, and she vowed to put Shawn's father behind bars for the deaths of two witness that were at a safe house and was sure there was a mole......... Sam Cheever pens book seven of her Honeybun series that drew me in after the first chapter! Fast paced and loaded with action that has the whole clan hopping to find and keep a five year old from dying. At first Emma didn't trust Clovis and tried to get rid of him by changing to a bus headed the opposite way, but Clovis is bull headed and determined to get the truth out of the tiny woman that he was attracted to, then everything goes wrong and Clovis has to make life or death decisions or keep his promise to Emma!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starfish Prime (Blackfox Chronicles Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's T.S. O'Neil Page; Review: Michael Blackfox thought he'd left behind the Marine Corps for good as he and his dad tried to stay under their radar since they snatched millions of dollars in gold coins by dubious means. After three years of island hopping with his old man, he thought he'd be bored, but Char had a knack for keeping them entertained with beer, gorgeous women, and good food. He was living the life in Columbia until the long arm of Uncle Sam found them!! Not only would his dad go to prison if he didn't take a covert mission, the USA would be plunged back into the dark ages if his mission was not a success!! Fast paced and a bit too military jargon for us non--military, but all and all one heck of a story as Michael and his team try to stop a evil Russian named Stal recovers an ICBM From an arms dealer with intent to launch a missile to detonate an EMP!! Mr. O'Neil's book is my first but definitely not my last!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love My Way - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bridget Midway Page; Review: Ananda Zelder danced on stage putting her all into the audition. She needed this job badly to pay the rent and eat but as she finished her routine, some one told her thanks and she knew what that meant! She was a damn good dancer so why had not Eagen Morton pick her for the Highstepper show instead asking a fat clod hopper to come back? It was a good thing that the roach infested room at her flea bag hotel was close for her to walk home in defeat. Just when she thought to give up Carter called and asked her do be on a reality show called Love My Way and the amount she was to be paid got her attention along with getting her revenge on Eagan if she could only make it with out being cut from the contest and what was BSDM anyway? Eagen Morton did not have his mind on the aduction as he should have been but with his star actor demanding outrageous perks and Ophelia, his submissive using him to get a contract from Hollywood how could he pick? He should have kept his mouth closed about Ophelia using him with one look in Phil's eye's he knew he would not like his idea one bit but once his idea was pitched he could see a win-win situation. Hmm, having a contest to find his next submissive from twelve women sounded like fun! Wow, does Ms. Midway give you an education in the BDSM life style! Readers will find out all that want to know from this book and then some, Love My Way is a story about revenge that suddenly backfires on Ananda and Egan coming the griefs with his past mistakes when Ananda shows him the way to open his heart again. They have white hot sex that should have sizzled the pages as they sneak around with out getting caught as his mansion is full of cameras. Ananda took to long to tell Eagen who she was a she fears it was too late for him to ever believe her and the only way she could make him understand that she was not a quitter was....... Love My Way is a tasty read that will warm you up on the coldest of days!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Stakes (Vittorio Crime Family Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Waltz Page; Review: Thirteen years ago, Adriana Baldino saw a masked man cut her dad's throat in their kitchen and had nightmares since. No one was ever brought to justice for the crime. Now ten years later she's at Columbia University in New York evading her greedy mom who's sucking every dime out of her with her wants. She was tired of seeing her wealthy roommate buying new clothes and makeup, for once she wanted what other girls had instead of a leech mother!! Maria and her were invited to a high stakes card game and she was anxious to see if she come learn new tricks, she had played with her dad and none one in collrge wanted to play as she always won. At the glitzy hotel they were short of a dealer and she was talked into dealing cards. The doors flew open and everyone greeted the drop dead gorgeous man striding in a black suit and she wanted him as she wanted no other man in her life, but at her dorm Maria told her to reject his offer of a job as he was with the mob! How could she returned the three thousand dollars in her purse and she wanted to take the job and really needed the money...... Ms. Waltz spins one terrific story about a young girl that never had her mother's love. Eventually Adriana is caught up in the sordid life of the mob family and falls in love with her boss Vince Cesare. When she learns too much, Vince offers her an out but does she take it and lose the only person that ever treated her nice and seems to love her?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Marriage Promise (Billionaire Games Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sandra Edwards Page; Review: Deidre Ferguson finally cut her aprons string at twenty-seven and flew to southern California to be with her long time friend. Three months later her mom and dad were killed and as the only child it was up to her to carry out their last request. She would have to do it alone as her friend was carrying twins and her doctor forbade flying. Deidre had always felt she was not good enough, not pretty enough, or deserve to find love as her friends have done and she choose to be alone most of the time for this reason. Her mom and dad's last request was for their ashes to be scattered in Hawaii where they honeymooned and for her to have fun for a week there..... John Sinclair still grieved for his wife and three years later, he still had her ashes and never opened her final letter to him, he knew what she would say , and he wasn't ready to let her go and remarry! His family kept hounded him to honor he wishes and he finally relented it was time, but only he and his daughters would fly to Hawaii and say their goodbyes............. Sandra Edwards pens a wonderful story of letting go the past, honoring requests, and finding happiness that may have been at fate's work. Although I only read book four, I wonder what I missed in the previous books. I received this book for an honest review and quite enjoyed the story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finder Fees (A TroubleMaker Novel): 3 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kelly Gendron Page; Review: Sloan Mathis bounced into the hotel of her latest client and took the elevator to his floor with her heavy bag. bills. She worked in her cousin's tatoo shop but she needed money to pay her bills sine she fled from Utah with only the clothes on her back grateful that Lucky took her in with no questions asked. When her client opened his door, her mouth dropped to the floor. He was drop dead gorgeous and she wanted him regardless of her poor taste in men! J. T. Renton was hired to find Max and bring her back before she lost her government job by her partner John Cole and in return he would tell him where to find a bracelet that eluded him for five years. He looked at Max's picture and he wanted her, but John said she was his and he never sampled in another man's well. He watched her pattern for two days and although she was no longer a blonde, it was still her............... Ms. Gendron spins a tale so endearing that it brought tears to my eyes. Stubborn and feisty Sloan with her quick and witty comebacks made me laugh. Can't wait to see what Kelly writes next!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoder Family Amish Restaurant (Amish Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Becca Fisher Page; Review: Sadie Zook is a typical Amish woman working as a server in a Lancaster resturant and all she wanted was a family and children of her own. Her ex-boyfriend had dumped her months ago and she had to serve him and his girlfriend when they sat at her table to rub in in! Sometimes she wish'd she'd fall in a hole rather deal with customers.............. Becca Fisher spins a lovely tale women face everywhere. Just when she thought she'd never find a man of her own, Sadie discovered he was right under her nose, but that led to more drama as policy stated no dating coworkers..................; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wolf's Desire (Caedmon Wolves Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amber Ella Monroe Page; Review: Keira Ellis' husband was brutally murdered months ago and he left most of his wealth to her, but his family had tried to run her away. Jamison's last words to her was not to let his family take something and he died before he said what it was. When letters of threat arrived she could not prove his brother was behind the vile threats, and after a break in she hired a bodyguard to keep her safe while she searched for answers of her husband's death since the police closed the casr with the so called murder's demise but she wasn't convinced............... Aiden Caedmon, a council member had retired from guarding the rich and powerful and never failed in protecting his clients. At first when he was asked to take on a client he refused then agreed to protect an heiress for four months. Ms Ellis's scent of peaches caught his nose. and the his wolf woke up as it sensed his mate......... Ms. Kirk continued where she left off in book three, and true to form I continued to read out of order! Wolf's Desire held me captive as I joined Aiden and Keira's shoot out as I grabbed a gun to help them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tequila Sunrise (Cocktail Cruises Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Allie Boniface Page; Review: Louise Jamison went on a cruise with her best friend. Cass was confident, could get any man she wanted by shacking her hips and Lou envied her confidence. Lou was singled for too long and had been dumped by her boyfriend when he went to Paris for the summer, taken his assistant who he had been dating on the side with him and rubbed it in! All she wanted from the cruise as to find a date for Valentine's Day. Oh, so she thought she was plain and could stand to loose a few pounds, but it just wasn't in her genes to be a size four! Really, is that what the world wanted instead of curves? Toby de Marco had gave up, four days of his construction job to go on a bachelor cruise with his friend. His ex had duped him three years ago and no woman had sent chills down his body until he saw a curvy woman in white shorts and he just had to meet her. His sister had got then a sweet deal as she worked for the cruise line. Once he got her to give him a card for the Omega speed dating room, he was bound ad determined to make the curvy woman his...... Ms. Boniface pens book one of her series where Lou stands by her principles when she thinks Charming Hearts is discriminating clients by coding measurements and looks. Once she comments on The Sexy Goddess's Guide it goes viral and could loose Toby's sister's job and the one man she had feelings for!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dubious Crime (A Colton Banyon Mystery Book 9) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gerald J. Kubicki Page; Review: Sixty years ago, a mad Japanese scientist put a hideous plan in motion and sent bomb balloons toward the western shores of America. It was his plan to kill as many Americans as he could while World War II M began as he performed painful and hideous torture tests on his captives in a secret facility known as Unit 731. He killed thousands and thousands of people he had captured and had giant ovens when he was through with them to get rid of the evidence. He even killed men, women, and children in small towns across Asia. including his own kind, and the Japanese government denied all knowledge and hushed it up. Now, Colton Banyon sent one of the Patel sisters to a dig site in Nevada to determine if the jar was one of the 9,000 balloons that landed in America, but he uncovers a terrible plan that has him and his team uncovering a sinister plot of the Indian Mafia and the Chinese that had one of its branches where they planned to keep the world in chaos as their henchmen planned to blow up selected sites of three countries at a set time! I missed the first eight books of the series, but Mr. Kubicki can add one more to his fan club and this book is a must read!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DRY TORTUGAS - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's AFN CLARKE Page; Review: Twenty years ago, Jake Kimble ran from his demons in Rhode Island and settle into the Florida Keys where he drank rum to avoid his past. He was weirdly famous for his one novel that made him millions and he lived a life of snorkeling and finding his beloved shells. Jake drinks to forget a daughter he hasn't seen in twenty years............... Nikki Kimble . now an heiress, had longed for her dad for years as her mom slowly drank herself to death and always said he was dead when she asked about him then cackled insanely as she clutched a drink. Eve was insane and, she only discovered how far she had gotten as she reflected back on Eve's life now that she was old enough to understand her illness. She secreted a ten year old news clipping about her dad living in the Florida Keys and even though Sam Strauss said he was Jake was dead, she took Jake's vintage car and set out to find him... Anthony Clarke pens a sensational story that started slow and to us non-nautical people a little overwhelming at times with nautical talk, but he captured readers with a dynamite plot as Jake was caught in the water as hurricane Joshua headed straight toward them! You can't help but be drawn in!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Always (Time for Love Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Miranda P. Charles Page; Review: It started when five friends made a New Year's Eve to make time for love, but Brenna Ward was having trouble with their pact. She and her ex had agreed to just be friends after going together years and years. The group was a close knit group who had known each other for twenty years, and now only her and Gemma were still single. As they walked on the beach, her best friend's brother swooped her into his arms and headed for the cold water of the ocean. It was just spring in Sydney but was still too cold for swimming as as Ash held her in his arms, she suddenly didn't feel he was brotherly............... Doctor Ashton Payne held the woman he had feelings for when she was just a kid of eight, but as she matured, she only saw him as the brother of her best friend! Every time her boyfriend broke her heart, it was him that comforted her and her on/off again with that stupid Darren made him angry every time they made up and he couldn't take it anymore! He needed to move on as Brenna would never be his and he was scared to tell her his feelings as if she didn't feel the same it would strain their friendship...... Oh wow, I missed the first three books in the series and hope to read book 5! Ms. Charles pens an interesting story where love never dies through twenty years. Then pretending a fake relationship sends Ash reeling and his heart breaks into a million pieces. Once Brenna knows how she hurt Ashton, her need to fix things turns into a disaster.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of Mine (The Glimpse Time Travel Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Red L. Jameson Page; Review: Minerva Ferguson had such a bad day with teaching both her supervisor's and her classes that she didn't have time for her research and writing on military history. Yesterday, one of her silly students tossed water on her shirt and she was sick of her boss taking credit for her work and holding up graduating for two years, but what choice did she have as she thought no one would believe her over Dr. Peabody! Years ago after her dad died, she had learned to play along with her mom's desires and not speak up for herself as it was so much easier. Her mother was always telling her what to do and wear and she secretly didn't tell about her life and her plans but made her think she was pursuing goals she thought would help her get a man. She awoke to find two women dressed in golden togas in her bedroom! Clio and her sister Erata said they were muse sisters and Clio had been watching her for years. Clio decided to give her a "glimpse" at the history she wrote about the general William Hill by sending her back two hundred years ago to the war of the American's independence from England where she could get to know general Hill personally and return to her home time to write an accurate report on the man's life! William Hill awoke in his rented mansion and heard a woman screaming across the hall from his chambers. He hurried to dress without waiting on Paul, his best friend and business manager, then he rushed out to see some of his servants standing there. He lightly knocked on his guests door but no one answered and again he heard a scream so he broke down the door to rush in but stopped when he saw a woman undressed and held a sheet to her nude body............. Red Jamieson spins a delightful story where two trickster sisters decided to take matters in their hands send Erva back in time to Brooklyn in 1776 to get to know the man she had been researching for years, Erva finally can ask the questions that she longed to know of his knowledge and tactics on battles, but she never expected to fall for the man knowing he had one week to live.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heart of Ash (Tryst Island Series Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sabrina York Page; Review: Emily Donahue, a school teacher watched from the water from the deck of the ferry that would take her and her friends to the island resort. She had made this trip with her friends many times, but not as much as she wanted, with teaching and her charities. After her almost raped when she was eighteen, she steered clear of most men and she was determined that her heart would know the Prince Charming when she saw, and would rescue her. Then her eyes locked on a gorgeous blond haired man and her heart said THAT'S HIM!................... Ash Bristol, a wealthy playboy wasn't always a womanizer. He was duped into marrying a woman who confessed her love, but after the wedding and after he made love to his wife, she told him that she was after his dad but settled for him instead! The little golddigger was after his money and once they divorced, he vowed to only have one night stands with both of them knowing the rules. He and his frat college buddies were taking the ferry to the island resort, and from the looks of a few of them they had started the party early. At a table, he noticed one woman that stirred a feeling inside of him he had thought he buried deep inside. Sabrina York pens a wonderful story about two people with trust issues and once Ash ended their one night and dumped her, he knew that he messed up badly and would do anything to get Emily back! Unknown to him, Emily's friends gave her lessons on punishing Ash and when he thought she would give him one more chance and dissolve his guilt, he jumped at the chance to do anything she asked.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CONTRITION: Noah's Choice (The Perception Trilogy Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lee Strauss Page; Review: Book three, the conclusion, takes us to the plane that Zoe, Noah, and their remaining little group fleeing for their lives in St. Louis as cyborgs try shooting them down. Safe in the Arizona desert after crash landing they sought shelter from the blazing sun. Finding a cave with a pond of water, the group nursed their wounds from the crash and set up a room so that Taylor could see what was happening since Zoe's grandpa was now the president and was enforcing his twisted plan. Grandpa V issued a one million dollar bounty on Zoe and Noah with emphasis on Noah being dead. Then they run into cyborgs training in the desert. Zoe gets weaker and weaker and Taylor's medicine does night help, so Noah makes the supreme sacrifice and takes Zoe back to Sol City without her knowing........... Wow, it is sad to see this series ending, but Ms. Strauss certainly does it with a bang!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Curse of the Lonesome Mariner: Man's Best Friend, or Canine Calamity...? - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mark David Green Page; Review: Harry Straight, a thirty-nine year old, shy, and divorced man, awoke to the pounding on his boat. It had taken him years to repair The Jessica, and he was almost done then he could sail her along England's south coast to visited his seventy-two ailing dad, and perhaps forgive each other for their harsh words neither could take back. As he opened the door he saw two men holding a leash with a little dog at the other end. He learned that it was his older brother's dog and that Keith had been arrested. Lacey, a male dog looked cute but that gave him a choice of keeping him for a few days or Lacey would go to the pound. He believed he could keep the dog for a couple of days as he planned to sail in a week and surely Keith would make bail by , but little did he know what he was in for! Mark pens a hilarious story in book one as the beer drinking dog gets him in one bad situation after another, and can't wait to read book two! If readers want to laugh then this book will do it!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Curse of the Lonesome Mariner: Man's Best Friend, or Canine Calamity...? - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mark David Green Page; Review: Book two begins with Harry desperately trying to start Jessica after he slept with the goons girlfriend, and with the big scary bull looking man barrelling down the gangway, he was just inches away from the fist that almost connected with his face!! After he settled his nerves, he and Lacey began to laugh at the freedom of sailing away and toward his dad. Unknown to him was that the girlfriend locked Harry in handcuffs to the bed and discovers the key is missing and her friends posted him almost naked on the internet! Lacey has a knack of drawing in women at every stop and getting them to give him beer! Meanwhile, Harry has women fighting over him, and has the knack of landing in their beds with no idea of how he got there. For a shy man Harry seems to have landed the golden goose! (less) flagcomment se; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forgotten Soul (Soul Searchers Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sandra Edwards Page; Review: Rio Larquette never knew her mother's love, all she did was feel her hatred. As a child she heard her mom and dad constantly arguing and her mom screaming that she hated Rio! Years later her dad told her that her mom left and was never coming back and Rio felt it was her fault. She guess that was why she was a loner and shied away from people. For the longest time she sought a way to get to Turner Atkins, the most brutal mobster in Vegas, and she finally got her chance when he set up a meeting between them. Turner was power and money hungry, he had a plan for her to pretend she was his dead lovers daughter and get Audrey's relatives to dig up the treasure that was buried somewhere on Native American land when she knew where it was buried she was to call and he would take it from there. Rio had played small cons for years and she played dumb as a redhead. How was he white skin and red hair could she convince the Tajan's that she was family?? Sandra Edwards pens book one of the Broken Wings Trilogy where we are introduced to Maggie and Tajan a Washoe Native American. Maggie and her two sisters were bank robbers dressed as men. The had pulled off successful robberies before, but this time they ran into the sheriff and his posse! When gun shots ran out, the sisters scattered heading for the forest....................; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Ghostly Gift (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Angie Fox Page; Review: They're Back! Verity Long and Frankie Valentine, the gangster ghost that's stuck on Verity's property in Sugarland!! Last we seen of the pair was when Verity and Ellis fought for their lives and correcting a wrong by finding the murderer of a young woman buried in the basement of a building that Ellis was restoring. Melody, Verity's sister asked for help in removing a ghost out of a friends store and in return Verity would gain a kitchen set as she had to sell everything in her grandmother's house to repay her ex-fiance for the wedding she never went to. Julie ran a resell shop and had trouble with ghosts moving things around. Verity and Frankie stayed the night in the shop and a room full of male ghosts started to hit on her, well, all besides a lone WWII soldier that sat at the now gone bar grieving for his lost love that he couldn't find and Verity agreed to do all she could to find her, but her time was almost up and she had sold his mother's ring to Julie's shop. Could Verity and Frankie find Maime in time?? Angie Fox pens a short story that touches the heart of everyone who reads this book! With Frankie being mad that there's no money in the job, Verity has to stick to her guns and do the right thing for the private that died so long ago and help him find his one true love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Negative's Tale eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's R. Leib Page; Review: Allon Wu spent his childhood at the Guild, where he enhanced his skills. It was determined that he was a Negative so everything was in the reverse or him. One an adult, as a Guild Member, his wife asked to investigate the death of her brother. Once he let his wife, he was involved in with was a twisted case that had him risking his life with aliens that didn't like humans! WOW, does the book have it all, from a boring and slow start but quickly grabs you by the throat!! R. Leib tells a splendid story if you get past the technics part. You do have a finely written tale!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taboo Passions: Sylvia & Zach (Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Candy Quinn Page; Review: Sylvia was alone on a Saturday night not expecting Zach to be home as he'd left early and was probably with his best friend. She decided to do some laundry and as she put away her clothes, she noticed her favorite pair of sexy panties was missing. She checked everywhere and found the in Zach room where it got off in them, she felt kinky and put them on thinking she was safe as Zach wouldn't be home until late. Then her naughty brother surprised her and caught her red handed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taboo Passions: Sylvia & Zach (Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Candy Quinn Page; Review: Taboo Passions is a cute short story about Sylvia ad her stepbrother, Zach who is three days older than her. For five years he'd teased and taunted his little sister especially now when he knew she had a crush on Jacob, his best friend. Once hr heard her scream in her bedroom, he didn't stop to knock and burst in to see her pleasuring himself! He stood and watched for a bit but closed her door before she saw him. Hr never thought about her being a woman they were off in a few months headed to college, and he still couldn't get her image out of his head! Eighteen year old Sylvia had a crush on her stepbrother's football friend and had visions of him sweeping her off her feet and getting her pregnant so she could have bigger boobs! At five feet nothing and a gymnast big boobs would keep her from competing but she didn't care. Then the next day after her self induced organasm Zach lookrd and treated her in an odd manner no longer teasing her but flying out whatever room she was in!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elite Metal: Eight-Novel Cohesive Military Romance Boxed Set (Elite Warriors Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Roxie Rivera Page; Review: Sterling sat with his biker friends trying to blend in a run down bar. They were really part of a black ops team hiding in plain sight enjoying down time and waiting for orders from their boss. When a waitress walked in with pigtails and a shimmy in her walk, he knew her face and told Steele she was a LA reporter from a sleaze magazine called The National Snoop. One thing about Sterling was he had a photographic memory and a smile that had women standing in line to jump in his bed. Every since Dancer was killed on a gone to hell mission, he harden his heart. but the waitress called to him in ways he thought he buried long ago.... Roni Banks was on the trail of a motorcycle gang reported to be close to a secure headquarters that was maybe a black ops compound. She was bound to her boss's whims as he held her younger sister in his lurches and had promised for six years to give her custody, yet he never did only dangling carrots to make her jump! She posed as a waitress at a rundown bar in hopes to hear clues on where to go next and as she smoothly slid up to one biker he screamed military although his long hair set her fingers twitching....... Sabrina York's story will have thighs clenching and hearts racing when Sterling and Roni come together! Sterling is determined to keep his "family" safe at any cost and when Roni dug too deep he had to kidnap her.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chosen (Laws of Segregation Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nina Croft Page; Review: Years ago, one witch was angry at the Order and almost destroyed everyone and everything in Arroway, but that was a thousand years ago with the world slowly dying. Cassandra had caused the warlocks to seek out every witch and killed them, but Freya, an eighteen year old pleasure slave with no enough magic to harm the Warlocks had gotten pregnant. She knew the child within her was a girl and The Order would seize her to make her life a living hell, so with an apology to her unborn, she savagely ripped at her wrist and let the blood flow......... Twenty-two years later, Shayla watched Tallon as he swept through her town. She had a secret fantasy about lying with him since she was twelve. She was in the woods of Arroway and stopped to have a wash at a lake when Tallon tried to kill her and inadvertently spoke forbidden works. There were no witches left to train her but some inner thing knew what to do. At her spoken words, she and Tallon were wisked away to a foreign land...... Tallon grew up in The Order and believed everything the warlocks said at his young age, but as he had gotten older, he had doubts. He volunteered to become an enforcer and tried to help witches escape the keep, but now he was told that a most powerful witch was slowly destroying their world, and Shayla must be killed or none would survive!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rescued; Brand: Visit Amazon's Patricia Green Page; Review: Nina Stanley was late to get home as she brought groceries on the way. Her brother often warned her against using the tunnels that would have her home faster in order to be ready for her date. Surely it be be alright once to use the tunnel and she'd served two years as a Command Security reservist before she started to teach school, maybe if she walked fast she'd be home soon. Suddenly she heard footsteps, and with three grocery bags and her pursue to slow her down, she sucked in a breath and ran as fast as she could....... Colonel Michael O'Malley never forgot the young recruit he had a one night stand with. The war made people seek comfort in any way they could. The next day he was shipped from one zone to the next and regretted not seeing her again as he thought they had something going. For four years, he was a spy on Titan and everything was set to overthrow Laricon and bring his sex slave and domination of acquiring other planets in his evil plans. It was almost time for the Federation to seize Laricon and put his plans in the toilet, he never expected the woman he had lusted over for six years to fall at his feet............ Patricia Green writes one heck of a story that may offend some as there is abuse to the sex slaves, but in my opinion, the story couldn't be told without it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolf's Honor (Caedmon Wolves Book 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amber Ella Monroe Page; Review: Connor Maxim owned Maxim Securities and in addition to helping out his pack when needed. His human dad worked for the Pentagon and asked him to stop by. The homicide rate was escalating at a rapid rate leaving dead wolf shifters and evidence pointed to one of the two packs. Either the Caedmon or the Arnou pack was guilty and the Feds gave them three days to find the killer or they'd intervene and no pack wanted humans in their business! Antonia and her twin grew up in the state's system when no one wanted to adopt them both. They never knew their mom or dad as they were dropped off in secret. It had always been the two of them as that had no one else and when Andrew got in trouble it took all of their savings to get him out then they fled to Virginia where Antonia got a job at a diner a went to college. Andrew was eager to do a courier job that would make them a lot of money, but the last time he was almost in trouble again and she agreed to go with him but this was the last time because she had a bad feeling................; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lonely Hunger: A Psychic Romance Suspense (An Elemental Series Book 7) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Larissa Ladd Page; Review: Dylan, a water elemental, looked at his older brother and his new wife. They were all exhausted with the bombing at their wedding and the three of them couldn't sleep. The terrorist act was targeting Aria because some elementals didn't want her as ruler. The act delayed their honeymoon was put off because the couple was unbeatable when united, but Leigh had told him at the wedding that she was a spy, but after kissing her, even though she'd disappeared he couldn't believe that she was responsible and he was glad that he had tasted her so he could trace her essence as he knew there was more going on and he felt he wouldn't be lonely for long any more.............; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Amish Widow's Faith Boxed Set 1-4 (Amish Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Joseph Hersh Page; Review: Samantha Yoder thought she'd never get married as she was still single and now in her mid twenties. Everyone of her friends had married and had children. Then in her thirties Robert came into her life and they were happy together with no thought of having a family. Then, one day Robert was gone at the age of thirty-two and Samantha was all alone again. She stayed indoors weeping for her lost love and decided she would never have a husband, but Gott had other plans. Long time school friend,Zeke came into her life and they dated for months without her committing to him as she lost her faith and was plagued with weakness and doubt. Could she make a leap of faith and trust her heart again? Joseph Hersh spins a wonderful story of losing faith and not trusting God. We have all been in this situation a few times, but Samantha touched my heart with her sorrow and I cheered when she took then leap again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All of Me - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gina Sorelle Page; Review: Brilliant geneticist, Kat Ciarimtaro, part of a large Italian family and was the only levelheaded one in the bunch. She discovered that she had MS and it would eventually take her life, but she vowed to fight it. With this disease, she felt it was wrong to get involved with someone, fall in love with him, and tie him up with her, only to die on him, but that's what she did when Danny McDonough came to her aid with her apartment was vandalized! As the youngest in her family, her older sisters treated her like a child even though she'd moved out of her childhood home. She fought her attraction to Danny, but he was so kind and sweet that he slipped inside of her heart before she knew it............... Cleveland police officer, Danny McDonough grew up in an abused home and at eighteen when he was too old for foster care got a tatoo. He was a broken man and felt unloved and unwanted, but he made up for lost time and found happiness wherever he could while never getting close to anyone until he answered Kat's distressed call. He forlorn face almost brought him to his needs and he discovered she too kept people at a distance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready to Were: Shift Happens Series Book One - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Robyn Peterman Page; Review: One year ago, she ran away from Hung Georgia when she thought her man cheated on her with not one but THREE women, and she went to Chicago to become a top notch agent for the paranormal council. Now, she learns her female friends are missing and her grandmother is still there and unprotected. Her instructions are to work with the sheriff that broke her heart, but she's determined to not let the past stop her from saving her friends......... Sheriff, Hank Wilson, never forgot Essie, his true mate when she left him one year ago. Essie had left in the night with no why she left. Now, she's back and the static is stronger than ever and they had to work to find the missing women while staying away from the other! Robyn Peterman spins a hilarious story the a strpper granny and a drag queen vampire best friend! I can't wait to read the sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Russian Enforcer's Feisty Lover (Russian Enforcers Series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nic Saint Page; Review: Lidiya Kotowa had a criminal history in Moscow, but she paid her debt with going to prison and had a full pardon. As she sat with Alexi Demiakov staring at her behind his desk, she never thought one of the most dangerous men in the Russian Mafia would put her behind an eight ball by threatening her! Either she locate her friend who was pretending to be Alexei and kill him or she'd never work in Moscow and possibly anywhen ever again as the Mafia had very, very long arms! What had Roman gotten them both into? Dora Liverpool, a struggling Broadway actress had been taken from her apartment and offered a huge sum of money to play his wife! Roman was a huge man with dark penetrating eyes and knew how to get what he wanted so she had little choice in the matter, besides the money was very good for a week. She soon learned that Roman Loginsky was one of Moscow's most feared enforcers!! Roman just wanted his mission to be another job, but after he hired Dora he thought he could handle her! This feisty American woman had gotten under his skin................; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maybe Baby (A Short Story) (Sapphire Bay Romance Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sandra Edwards Page; Review: Amanda Wainwright was thrilled that her sister and husband managed a resort in Hawaii and agreed to let her intern at the resort op that she could have experience for when she returned to the main land in a year and land a good position. She was ducking a deliveryman as no matter how many times she said she wasn't interested in dating him, he just continued to wear her down. After a time Amanda started getting expensive gifts that she thought was from him as hos initials were, on the card. How she wished that the hunk that came for breakfast was the one sending her expensive gifts, but he never said around for he to strike up a conversation......... No matter how many books I read from Sandra Edwards, she continues to amaze me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taboo Passions: Cole & Mackenzie (Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Candy Quinn Page; Review: Book three begins when Zach opens his eye's for the first and sees his stepsister as a woman. Knowing Sylvia has a crush on his best friend, he gets jealous and as their parents left them to have some time to themselves, he seduces her with little effort as he learns she wanted him too and was pretending to want his best friend.................. Whew! Candy Quinn sure loves to write sizzling hot stories and this one just sizzles! Is it wrong for them to fall in love and be happy? When their folks got home, what would say??; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Marriage Caper (Billionaire Games Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sandra Edwards Page; Review: Andre de Laurent vowed to never marry when he saw what dad did to his older brother, and he knew that meddling in the affairs of the males in the family had started long before he was born. Julian almost lost his wife with his dad's meddling, and although he was seeing an American and Camille's best friend he knew if he were to marry anyone he would marry Tasha. He, his older brother, and his step sister had attended the funeral of his mother's brother, yet Edouard Renault was barely in his memory as they rarely visited with the old man. Born as the second son, Andre knew that Julian would assume control of the de Laurent empire and he shoved down the bitterness that everything went Julian's way, and just once he'd like to best his older brother! Tasha Gordon hurried with her customer's orders as her stomach heaved again. Waitressing and rushing to auditions for her acting career must have took a lot out of her as all she wanted was to take a nap. As a child, her mom managed to get her auditions, but she didn't make it as a child star so now she hoped to gain her mom's love by becoming an actress as she wanted years ago. Tasha was so ill that she was let go before her shift ended and only gave a thought of the tips she wouldn't make. At home she barely got out the bathroom when the doorbell rung and Andre surprised her by being days early, but when he saw that she'd been crying he went into his protective mode..... Sandra Edwards continues with book two with Andre and Tasha's story. Andre must marry within the next ninety days or his siblings inheritance would be given to distant cousins, so off he goes to American to talk Tasha to pitch his marriage of convenience and secured her acting career, but he messed up and didn't tell her the whole clause when he found that he was in love with her, would the over sight break them a part as they were married and he couldn't let her go. But enemies are plotting to destroy him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Marriage Fix (Billionaire Games Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sandra Edwards Page; Review: Sheltered and pampered all her life by her dad, Lecie de Laurent was delighted that an unknown distant uncle left her millions in euros and a house in California! Suddenly she was free from restrictions from all the meddling males in her family, and at twenty-three it was it was past time to cut the apron strings! In California, she admired the view of the ocean. She and her friend was having a great time without worrying about their fun being stopped. It was when her two sisters in law appeared at her home that she discovered her dad wanted to deport her if she didn't return to France and Maurice always got what he wanted! She needed a fast solution but she was against finding a husband quick to back her papa from his plans. All she wanted was Nick Matthews the owner of Hang Ten, but he was getting married soon.............. Nick Matthews was delighted that Ginny agreed to marry him after they'd live together for two years. At his restaurant, they'd gather for a celebration of his upcoming marriage. Ginny was not much of a drinker, she was awfully quiet and said she had a headache and wanted to go home. At first she didn't want him to walk her to her car, but she gave in. The next morning Nick had a dread feeling, the same feeling when he couldn't protect his brother from a heroin overdose then a couple years later when his mom had died. At the church, he tried to call Ginny again and again, but she wasn't answering her phone and his gut ached even more. Was she in an accident, had a flat, overslept? Sandra Edwards tells the youngest of the de Laurent siblings story and boy did it rock the foundation of my mind! I can't imagine how she'll top The Marriage Fix!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lonely Hearts Club (Southern Charmers Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sandra Edwards Page; Review: There was never a time when Georgia Franklin never wanted Tommy Dixon. Even when he push her swing as a child before she started school. Now as a teenager, her sister asked her to sing in her place with her boyfriend's band as she felt ill. Tango allowed her to sing in his bar when the band practiced leaving her center stage with bright lights that blinded her. Tango was okay with her underaged self being in the bar as long as she stayed in the dressing room until the band got started. Suddenly she belted out on Ronnie's borrowed guitar and dazzled the band! From then on, she was a member of the band and her and Lissa were scouted out and asked to sign a contract that didn't include the guys! It had been twenty-five years since Georgia left to pursue her career, and as a singer/songwriter in the dazzling LA scene, she had to return to Cypress Falls, Louisiana to attend her niece's wedding. She had never married as she gave her heart to a boy a long time ago, but he didn't want her and now she knew she would see him again as the town wasn't that big! With her sister Ginger and her best friend Malibu in tow, they made there way back to destiny and the place it had all started...................... Sandra Edwards pens a delightful story of three southern belle sisters, ripe with a two decade old grudge, a town that hated Georgia for betraying her older sister, and long overdue love! I was given this book in exchange for an honest review, and so far Ms. Edwards has not disappointed me; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tempted; Brand: Visit Amazon's Erin Kellison Page; Review: For six hundred years Thane Ealdian, a dragon shifter had waited to avenge his murder wife and son, with the latest dig discovery he was just days from giving his family their proper rest. A clue resurfaced that his old adversary was implicated and he wouldn't stop at anything to exact his revenge! How could anyone kill an infant? The Assembly, that governed the affairs of the supernatural wanted to send a mediator to tell him that the bones of Careen and Ric were truly his, something he knew full well, but the Helostor clan claimed the bones as well, but no matter what this Emerson Clark said he would eat him when he came to his home! Orphaned at seven, Emerson Clark was passed around until she ended up with the state taken her in. As she grew, she learned to become independent and to never trust anyone. When she applied for tuition, she check dragon as her shifter although she knew dragons weren't real, but what did that say about her foster brother claim to be a wolf shifter? Nearly a year into working for the institute that payed her tuition, she was still friendless as every one there gave her a wide berth except her boss. One more week and she planned to quit and take back control of her life, even though that meant her apartment and car would be gone. She was tired of them in control all the time! Then she was assigned to mediate a dispute with the Kingman Hills project......... Book one, spins a naive Emerson Clark who denied her inner dragon until it was almost too late. At her office, a man told her to say the bones were the Heolstor's or she would die and never say anything about his message, them he shot himself and spattered blood and brains all over her office! Erin spins a great story as the first of the Dragons of Bloodfire and can't wait to read books two and three!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A DEAD RED MIRACLE: #5 in the Dead Red Mystery Series - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's RP Dahlke Page; Review: Lalla Bains Stone and her cousin Pearlie Mae Bains sought to jump start their careers as private investigators and bought into Ron Barbour's business, agreeing to be silent partners, do surveillance in his two beater cars that he made them buy gas for and when he retired in a couple of months to pay him the balance due. In return, Ron taught them the business and agreed to give recommendations to the state of Arizona in order for them to hen a Native American kid came to ask for him,as he turned to leave, but said Ron had his dad's murderer name! That scumbag was keeping clients from them in order to keep all the money, no wonder the telephones were quiet! Lget their license. Ron was mostly at the bar lately and there weren't any new clients ringing their phone, so walla and Pearlie flew out the door after they located Ron's address to give him a piece of their minds, but when they got to the address, the house looked like it should have been torn down years ago! No one answered the door when Pearlie knocked and Lalla peeked in the living room window to see a man on the floor with what appeared to be blood under his head, then she saw the oven door was open and ran to snatch Pearlie off the porch and headed for their car, only to be knocked to the ground when the house exploded! R. P. Dahlke grabs readers by the throat with just the first chapter and as more people go missing or found dead, Lalla calls on her husband Sheriff Caleb Stone's help. The plot thickens and Lalla and Pearlie Mae find themselves smack dad in the middle of a cold case with no business, a loan to pay off and a fight for their lives!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Lullaby (The Ringer's Masquerade Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sarah J. Pepper Page; Review: Catherine was grown in a petri dish to give her life to her terminally ill progenitor, she knew her time would one day end. She was a spawn and knew her purpose was to save her other self who lay cripple in a burned carcass, in a coma as her progenitor waited for the time that she would use her organs. They'd never met, yet some how their dreams merged through her paintings. Only James was her friend and introduced her to so much, but when Sebastian's lure pulled too great, she was lost in a world of his music. Something she never heard before................ OMG is book one a spell binding story, but at first it was boring. I've never read a book like this before and Ms. Pepper has me hooked and can't wait to read the others!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Russian Enforcer's Dangerous Game (Russian Enforcers Book 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nic Saint Page; Review: Emily Fox, aka Stiletto Tonya is a enforcer for the Russian Mob, and her orders were to take out a deadly Petrov brother. Mike Petro worked for a rival mob and it wouldn't be an easy job as rumors about the man were all too true. Decked out in a tight dress that showed her cleavage, she sat in a Brooklyn bar and waited for him............. Mike Petro, a loyal Mafia soldier wanted out as he'd seen enough death Emily Fox would be his last hit, but he never expected to be trapped by a gorgeous body and riveting blue eyes! When she agreed to go to his place, he couldn't believe his luck and how easy it was!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Russian Enforcer's Resistant Rescue (Russian Enforcers Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nic Saint Page; Review: Laura Armstrong sat in the dressing room of The Blue Moon, a strip club where she worked as a dancer in order to pay her college tuition, She had an interview with her slimy boss to audition for a promotion and she was nervous to be alone with him. Thank goodness her mom and dad were dead, but she constantly worried about her aunt and uncle or anyone from her college seeing her. Her friend a protector had agreed to stay for the audition to either congratulate her on the promotion or to comfort her when she lost her bid. Everyone at the club knew that Darlene was his girlfriend and kept a watchful eye on him and the girls she thought to flirt with him, since Darlene was so mean and hateful so pushed her crush on Alex way down deep............. Russian Alex Petrov heard Laura scream, her broke into his boss's office to see him with his pants down trying to rape Laura! He couldn't control his anger as he grabbed the man up off of her by his shirt decked him where he fell like a obese ton of lard off the stage a broke his skull when he landed on the floor. Th next thing he knew was Laura was in his arms and he was in a world of trouble for killing the other mafia competition's favorite cousin! Awe Heck, hr could just hear his old man now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legacy (Fractured Era Legacy Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Autumn Kalquist Page; Review: Book one of Legacy Code is Era and Dristan Corinth's story of their life on the starship Paragon. The survivors of Earth had been searching for a new planet 300 years ago. Era is asked to replaced the old Archivist while Dristan is sent with his maintenance crew were rotated down to the toxic planet Soren while Era worries about her unborn child having the defect. The survivors had been told that thanks to genetic modification to solve Earth's problems but it only made it worse. When Ea heard the rumor that her baby could be fixed if it was defective she does the unthinkable............ What an awe inspiring tale that pulls at your heart strings as Era fights for her child that must be aborted as supplies are limited and must be used for the healthy. Ms. Kalquist will make you want to read more and I can't wait to read the next book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl in the City (Leah King Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Philip Harris Page; Review: The city is in a depressed where even the food you eat is controlled by The Transport Authority forcing citizens to scavenge anything of value to trade for food and other essentials. As she must travel farther into the rural zone away from the city, Leah must avoid The Wild Ones that were said to eat people if captured and the transport. She took a risk and stayed too long finding anything she could use and had to run for safety when The Wild Ones saw her. She forced herself not to turn around and look back, but she feared that they would catch her, but she made a deadly mistake and slid off a cliff............ Oh I wished the story had been longer as I felt sympathy for the brave teenager! Perhaps we can coax Mr. Harris into a sequel? The book was only 39 pages, not including his acknowledgment, but boy was it good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel Blood (The Ryan Chronicles Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.E. Taylor Page; Review: Book 4 starts out with someone murdering people, draining them dry of their blood and the police thought it was the work of Vampires and sought Steve's help. One look at the pictures, Steve laughed and sent him to his son, Tom. Tom Ryan had been in trouble with the police as a teen, but now he co-owned a paranormal investigation agency. He had abilities but not on the scale of his brother who beat the devil and returned to the living. They both had angel blood and were the descendants of angels. When O'Keefe came to him for help and showed him the picture of a Vampire "kill", he couldn't hold his laugh back. As Tom and his partner delve deeper they find a pattern that someone is killing angel descendants and the trail is slowing coming to York Maine! Wow, do I ever wish I had started with book one, but I quickly got the gist of how the friends evolved into their close knit family. Tom must have been a hand full before he lost his tongue, then he'd never married Raven and had his little princess. Readers must run to get the series as J. E. Taylor id Not done yet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playing It Close (London Legends Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kat Latham Page; Review: I was given this book in return for a honest review although I never read book one, but had no trouble keeping up with the plot. Tess Chambers fled to Venezuela hoping for a fresh start away from the public eye with a new look and her bucket list of things the old Tess would never do, such as go skinny dipping in the sea at midnight. Unfortunately, the moon was full and it would show her nakedness so she chickened out and left her top on and swam. After her swim she headed indoors but it was chilly and her shirt was transparent! She hoped no one was in the lobby. Just her luck, a man was checking in and she hoped to reach the tiny elevator with out him noticing. In the tiny lift she pressed the close button again and again, but a very large foot block the door from closing................... Liam Callaghan, finally took his sports psychologist advice and got away from the public to come to terms with his mum dying and the guilt that he wasn't there in her hour of need. He was too busy laughing and kidding around with his mates and she'd left him a voicemail as he was on the field! As captain of the London Legends rugby team, he prided himself at keeping his mates in control, but now he needed to sort through his emotions and find out who he was..................; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bearly a Chance: A Second Chances Romance (Guardians of Espen Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alana Hart Page; Review: Benjamin Torben had dated Aria Fox throughout high school, now he planned the perfect birthday celebration with a ring hidden in his pocket that he planned on asking Aria to marry him once they finished dinner. Aria excused herself and went to the ladies room, and he couldn't help but grin at how happy she'd be. Suddenly, his stomach heaved and he thought his bones would erupt out of his skin! He threw a fifty dollar bill on the table and prayed that he had time to make it out the door before he lost his dinner, was the food bad? When Aria returned to their table Ben wasn't there, but he left a generous tip. She exited out the door and went to Ben's car but it was locked and he wasn't there. She stayed as long as she could, but it was clear that he'd dumped her and wasn't man enough to say goodbye, leaving her with a secret she hoped would make him happy! Three years later, Aria needed help and she and her daughter moved back to Espen and to her gran...........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mutation Z; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marilyn Peake Page; Review: Bored and unhappy with her life with living with her parents, nurse Emma Johnson decides to go to Liberia and help fight against the Ebola out break. Once the plane lands, she is woozy for too many drinks she drank to calm her nerves. Her shakiness is barely under control when she passes customs, but as she boards the bus she drifts in and out of sleep. Once she arrives she's paired up with five other volunteers and when a handsome doctor describes what they must do she prays that he'll be her teacher, but once her nosiness when she discovers information in the records room a sting of pain enters her neck and all she thinks about is she was bitten by an infected bat..................... Marilyn Peake will grab readers attention once the truth is learned that all is not what it seems in the compound behind the huge iron gate! There is something to think about as it could very well happen if the powers that be get their greedy way and I can't wait to read book 2!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Moment To Love: (A Whistle Stop Romance, book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Faye Page; Review: I was given this book in return for an honest review, and I have to read the rest! Cord Lawson grew up in Whistle Stop, New Mexico, and as his relatives died off one by one he gave his word that his family's land would never be sold. He'd hastily married Susan who was dirt poor, but she'd turned the whole town against him with lies and they ended up in a bitter divorce once she knew he'd never sell his legacy. That was five years ago and he swore to never let another woman near his heart. He had made a mess of taking care of his legacy and now the bank wanted to foreclose and take all he held dear. He was a rancher and never did anything else so how would he survive? Alexis Greer needed the Haggerty deal badly in order to save her dad's company and keep its employees working in New York, unknown to her dad who had a heart attack would leap into action and risk another and since her mom abandoned her he was all she had and she'd do anything so he would rest. As she drove to the town, all she saw was a town that had fallen on rough times, but she looked at what it could be once again when the resort was built and tourist flocked to the town if only she could by the Haggerty land.............; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Royal Temptation (Dynasties: The Montoros Book 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Charlene Sands Page; Review: Juan Carlos Salazar was orphaned as a little boy and grew up in America only to learn a family secret put him first in line to become king of Alma, a small country! He learned that his cousins were overjoyed that they were off the hook, but he loved Alma and its people and gladly took the reigns. A bitter dictator had almost crippled his beloved country, but as king he vowed to restore it to its formal glory! Then his eyes settled on a gorgeous woman in pale blue, and he forgot his name............... Princess Portia Lindstrom had vowed to keep a low profile once she was no longer the press' favorite after her disaster with the king of Hollywood's talk show! It almost cost career and passion of art. It took her three years and a lot of sweat so there was no way in hell that she'd let another man get close to her............... WOW, Charlene Sands pens a hot yet tearful story about two orphans that were fated to unite, but once Portia discovers her dirty family secret. How can she recover and what about Juan Carlos and their budding new love?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Basilisk's Creed: Volume One (The Basilisk's Creed #1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eme Strife Page; Review: I won this book from LibraryThing in return for an honest review, AND I WAS HOOKED WITH THE FIRST CHAPTER! Eli was so tired coming home to her crappy small apartment that all she did was fall in bed with her uniform on. She had relocated to San Francisco from the south thinking California was hot, but boy was she ever surprised! Workig two jobs, she still didn't have enough money to get a decent coat or a better apartment. That night, she dreamed she was in a field of sunflowers wearing a white cotton night gown that looked like her mom's, but then one crow flew past her then another, and another until there was a hoard of crows flying toward her and her feet were stuck in concrete! She then got herself under control and ran in the opposite direction. She ran until her breath gave out, then she had the overwhelming urge to run TOWARD them............. Matt, the Golden Reaper in command was up to his elbows in paper, with no time to visit his own mother and she said that was why he was still single. He hated to take any time off as the paperwork always seemed to double. He was used to only Golden Reapers coming and going above his office and knew their scents, but when a squeaky "hello?" followed by the most wonderful scent that he'd ever smelled in all the centuries of his existence, he was like a month driven to a flame.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Downside of the Truth (new adult romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: London Casey; Review: I received this book in exchange for an honest review, and the story just keeps getting better. Last book, AJ discovers she was adopted and Wendy had denied her the knowledge. The parents she hated was just a knock off when her real parents didn't want her! What hurt more was the fact that Bryan discovered her mom's picture in Wendy's panty draw when he talked her into getting some panties from her stripper sisten to win a bet! As usual no one wanted her and only used her to get to Wendy. Now, kicked out of college, her apartment, she needed a job and she went to the strip club to talk with Wendy AGAIN........ Bryan would never admit it but he only had eyes for AJ, but he knew she had issues and didn't want to scare her off, he was glad that she took him up on his offer to stay with him with no strings attached. As weeks went by, Bryan couldn't understand AJ's mood swings, but he knew he had to give her space.........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor-Patient Confidentiality; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eme Strife Page; Review: I was given this book in return for an honest review, and whoa did the opening page hook me! Roni Gallow is an older student in her twenties and holding down two jobs and always broke. She's a music major and was referred by the college clinic to a doctor, but she has no healthcare and instead of getting the brother of the clinical nurse, she gets the world known Dexter Frost instead, it is not determined who Roni gets involved with as the cliffhanger caught me by surprize and can't wait to read book two!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Nights before Christmas (Wild Montana Nights Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kat Latham Page; Review: I was given this book in exchange for a fair and honest review, and fell in love with Lacey and her story! Lacey Gallagher was set up by her boy friend charged with drug tracking and she was innocent! Stupid but innocent! After three years in prison, she was released the day before Thanksgiving, her new lawyer took over for the public defender and got her out early. Once she returned to the family farm, she told her brother that she would work in their back lot to stay away from the condemnation of folks that knew her, then the man that arrested her and testified against her when she was caught holding Dave's suitcase.............. Austin Wilder had caught Lacey getting on her train with a suitcase full of money that had traces of pot on it and he swore that she was guilty, but since she returned home, he never saw her work harder, and she intrigued him like no woman ever had and he knew it would be trouble getting involved with an ex-con; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wrong Guy (A New Adult Military Romance Novel) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alana Hart Page; Review: I received this book in return for an honest review and I loved anything Ms. Hart wrote regardless of who she wrote with! Former Navy SEAL, Rick Thornton chose not to follow in his family's business and opened a security firm and employed his former SEAL buddies. When Mr. Martin was sent pictures of him, his wife, and daughter covered in blood, he took on the case, knowing he had to cancel the wedding cake tasting once again, but he was one man short and had to guard Francesca knowing Caroline would have her pound of flesh, but he couldn't let anyone die...... Francesca Martin had all she could every wanted, except her parents love, so at twenty-one and fresh out of college when her dad's friend starting paying attention to her she was thrilled and became his secret lover because he was married. As Adam Hoskins introduced her to the BDSM lifestyle and took her virginity she knew that he loved her although he never said the words. Having a body guard was soo not going to work!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passing through Perfect: Family Saga (A Wyattsville Novel Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bette Lee Crosby Page; Review: I received this book in exchange for an honest review, and although this is book three I can't help but think how Ms. Crosby top it with book four! Benjamin Church left Grinders 'Corner Alabama as a skinny boy with thoughts to join the Army to learn how to become a pilot, but instead he learned how to fix them. It was 1946 and the war had ended. Two years earlier he'd learned that his mom had died, so he returned home as a big man to help his father with the farm, giving up his dream. As he walked he could see that the town had never changed, then he saw his house, his dad standing on the porch, dropped his duffel bag and ran to his dad to give him a hug. Times were tough for the poor residence both black and white trying to eke out a living as sharecroppers, but then he fell in love with a girl wearing a pretty red dress. With no rain for months, the crops died and some people left to go up north or west to start over but he'd been born here and planned to die here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Regrets (A Stepbrother Romance New Adult Novella) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emma Fawkes Page; Review: I was given this novella in return for an honest review. Olivia Radcliff was not one to be impressed easily, especially with men. All she knew about her dad was his name in a book and how he left to pursue a musical career. Her mom worked hard to give her everything she needed and she vowed to take care of her once she graduated from college,got a good job, and paid off paid off her student loans. Parker Jackson, being the only son of a billionaire, had always been a ladies man and had the choice of any female he wanted, they even came up to him and flirted to get his bed! One day after his finals in college, his dad asked him to come home and to bring a suit as he had something important to tell him face to face. He stopped at a store and tried to decide which sugar to buy when a woman took a bag of sugar off the shelf, so since she was cute he asked her, but she snapped at him and called him rude!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray Courage Mystery Series - Boxed Set: Books 1 - 4 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's R. Scott Mackey Page; Review: I received the books as they came out for the author, and although I reviewed the books individually. I want to say getting the boxset is a great way to enjoy the stories instead of waiting for the sequel to come out. I review a lot of books and had to refresh my memory! Readers will love the series and beg for more! HURRY Scott and write faster!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow of Time: The Lost Years - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jen Minkman Page; Review: I was given this book in return for an honest review. The story will make more sense if reader's read the first two of the series. He was a young Navajo man that went on his first vision quest and when he returns to the village, his father and the elders listen to his quest, some believing and some angry that he'd been favored. Once he shared his vision that white men with hair on their faces would come, take their land, and think they were gods and there was nothing they could do as men and boys would be abducted and enslaved to do their will. Through hundreds of years that same man is reborn to discover he has more he could ever imagine. His desire to live peacefully with the white man will not come true and evil will surround ever village because of it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember Me (Storm Lords Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nina Croft Page; Review: I was given this ARC in return for an honest review and I loved the story! Two thousand years ago, Torrin Stormlord, an angel did the unthinkable and gave Sorayna a human the Elixir of Life so she could be with him for eternity, he had fallen for the beautiful empath the moment he set eyes upon her. He knew he was wrong to do it, but he wanted her so much. Once his deed was discovered, he was stripped of his white wings, beaten badly and flung into the Abyss where he gave his soul to the queen and she gave him dark powers. Then he became her lover and became the Destroyer when he learned this wife had been killed. Born to a prostitute mother that never loved her and a father that left when he find out she was coming, Belladonna Dixon ran away when she was fourteen. She was sick of being called a freak. Then on the streets she became Justin's friend and learned how to con people, with her goal of no sex and not allowing anyone beyond the high walls she built, she saved her money to buy a farm in Spain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (Storm Lords) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nina Croft Page; Review: I was given this ARC in return for an honest review and I loved the story! Two thousand years ago, Torrin Stormlord, an angel did the unthinkable and gave Sorayna a human the Elixir of Life so she could be with him for eternity, he had fallen for the beautiful empath the moment he set eyes upon her. He knew he was wrong to do it, but he wanted her so much. Once his deed was discovered, he was stripped of his white wings, beaten badly and flung into the Abyss where he gave his soul to the queen and she gave him dark powers. Then he became her lover and became the Destroyer when he learned this wife had been killed. Born to a prostitute mother that never loved her and a father that left when he find out she was coming, Belladonna Dixon ran away when she was fourteen. She was sick of being called a freak. Then on the streets she became Justin's friend and learned how to con people, with her goal of no sex and not allowing anyone beyond the high walls she built, she saved her money to buy a farm in Spain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Merry Monster Holiday: A Holiday Haunted Town Romantic Comedy (Banshee Creek Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ani Gonzalez Page; Review: I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Although this is book three, I couldn't enjoy it more as I laughed so hard at that elusive "Devil Monkey"!! Hired to redecorate her ex high school boyfriend's remote rustic cabin, Lily Holoyd couldn't resist the carte blanche the Franco's gave her. She was putting the finishing touches and listening for the forecast, praying that the oncoming snowstorm would hold off until she left as she didn't want to see her ex. Heartthrob Sebastian Franco wanted to get away from Hollywood, agents, and telephones to unwind. With the woman he tried so hard to please for years, he learned she'd had an affair with their movie director while she was engaged to him! As he sat in a traffic jam, he realized that he didn't care and wondered if he ever loved her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miniskirts, Mai Tais & Dead Guys (Gianna Mancini Mysteries Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Fischetto Page; Review: I received this book in return for an honest review, although I've never heard of this author, I'm so glad I agreed even though I never read book one! How does two ghosts ruin Gianna Macini's love life? A month earlier she helped her sister avoid a murder rap, and since she died in her parent's deli freezer for a moment she saw and helped ghost move on. That was when she was eight and people thought she had an imaginary friend. Now, she was caught up in Thomas Sterling and Freezer Dude problems! The ghosts refused to move on unless she helped their loved ones and with Freezer Dude so creepy with his jumping in and out of people, she dared not make him angry....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shiftr: Swipe Left for Love (Adaira): BBW Bear Shifter Romance (Hope Valley BBW Dating App Romance Book 6); Brand: Visit Amazon's Ariana Hawkes Page; Review: I was given this ARC in return for an honest review and I loved the story!! Recluse, Leigh Canvey vowed to never be hurt again when his parents left him as a child on a camping trip. He would have been dead if not for the female bear that took him as if he was one of her own cubs. As he grew to be a tall strapping man he and his new clan brothers helped him build a cabin atop the mountain above Hope Valley. At the weddings of his brothers one of the wives talked him into signing up for a mate on a dating site with the promise of beer and against his better judgement he agreed. What was he thinking when he had everything he needed and was happy with a life without a mate? Flame haired and fiery tempered Scottish, Adaria McKenzie traveled to America to find her a shifter mate only to find him and he was too afraid to be in society! She had a new job doing research and needed to be close to her work while he wanted to stay atop his mountain. What were the chances that they could ever find their true mates? Will they have to give up each other?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tarnished Honor (Waterloo Heroes Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sabrina York Page; Review: Fia Lennox lost everything due to her brother dying at Waterloo, and left penniless, she served as a servant at a girl's school. she had to make due as she lost her status in society. She was forced to flee when Blackbottom's nephew tried to take advantage of her, so with Chelsea Grant;s help she dressed as a boy and raced to her brother's to seek shelter. Chelsea was forever trying to match her up with Charles so they'd become sister as well. The first night Fia was robbed as she slept in a loft, but she was grateful that he didn't take Chelsea's horse! Daniel Sinclair was a mess. Almost a year later, his leg wound still hadn't healed from the war he'd rather forget. Not only had his best friend died because he failed to save him, but he was back to being penniless as The Greys didn't want him anymore now that he couldn't fight. One day, he received a letter summoning him to Scot;and for some inheritance! The only thing he knew was that his mean spirited and abusive uncle was dead, but surely he left his only son and mean as a wet hen all that he owned? After traveling for awhile, he saw a fine horse just standing in the road then suddenly apples were flying to the ground! I received Sabrina York's story in return for an honest review, and although I hate this genre, I'm quite impressed with this book! Ms. York just might get me hooked on reading more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadlocked - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Libby Sinclair Page; Review: Brielle Connors, former officer for the elite bounty hunters the Cavalier Security Corp, is on a mission. To get her job back and make her old boss and ex-boyfriend look like a fool. After weeks of research and leg work, she finally discovers the holy grail of bounties and sets out to reel it in. Only, the alien Tulan bounty hunter, Finn Strydom, beats her to it. Rushing to the payload and bickering all the way, the two find themselves stranded on an abandoned ship with no hope of rescue. A last minute confession leads to a hot close encounter as the two face death. (less); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playing With Fire - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Desiree Holt Page; Review: I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review, and Ms. Holt certainly managed to keep me on the edge! Six years ago, Cassie Fitzgerald gave her virginity to the local bad boy and for two days they secretly met until she had to leave town again. The next week when she returned she was heartbroken that he had married her sister, so she fled to her friend in Florida and got a job as the only female reporter at a sports newspaper. Now that her mom had died, she had to return to Stoneham and settled the affairs. Former bad boy, Griffin Hunter had to straighten up and help his dad with his business and he had to do right by Diane, but before the ink was dry on their license, she was out the door partying and who knows what with their old group. Then, she was murdered and everyone in town thought he did it and he thanked his lucky star that he had an alibi..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dissension; Brand: K.A. Salidas; Review: I received an ARC of book one of The Chronicles of the Uprising in return for an honest review, and as I never read this author before, I am amazed at how quickly she held me captive and MUST now read the series!! After the Mayan prophecy of the end of the world came and went, a continent away Mother Earth took her revenge on mankind's abusive treatment and spewed her wrath! She took millions of lives and buried millions more under bricks of ruined city towers. Vampires were forced out of hiding and helped the remaining humans, but hundreds of years later, humans forgot how they worked together and forced vampires into slavery and to fight each other in their gladiator style games. But one tiny female was hell bent to get to freedom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alien General's Fated (Brion Brides) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vi Voxley Page; Review: was given this ARC in return for an honest review, and was sorry to never have read the first two books! Of course I have a habit of reading out of order. Yeiya as adopted from Terra Earth as a young child and raised in the senator's house as a Bronlian, but when others commented on how different she was they didn't last too long once her father heard of it. She grew up, made friends, and went off to school returning when she was of age for the test of what her career she would be a part of, but she held a secret, She had a voice that could sing birds out of the trees and everyone adored her. Her two friends wondered if they'd meet their forever mate at a reception being held and all Yeiya wanted was a safe mate that loved her and not one of those horrible warriors. But fate had other plans for her.. General Faren knew he was to become a warrior like his father, and he and his twin trained daily to be the best, but once Diego killed his brother during fight, all he felt was incomplete. Now as the most feared warrior, all he wanted was to be complete again. He knew he was called a monster and even encouraged it by killing all his rivals as he slowly let them die. Then the most beautiful woman fell into his arms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Wings (A Romantic Suspense) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Abigail Graham Page; Review: I received this ARC and agreed to give it an honest review, and all I can say is WOW!! This is my first time reading this author, and I will be looking for her other books, but can't imagine how she will top this! Ellie Roberts thought Jack had left her ten years ago because the car he drove crashed, tumbled over, and set her on fire that left her disfigured, scarred, and broken. Now he's back at her step mothers' wedding to his dad, and now he wants her back? Jack Marshall, son of the fourth riches men in the country had plans for his only son to become a senator, but the stupid sixteen year old only thought of Ellie! Away for ten years and he still wants her even though her face is ruined and she lost the use of one hand. How could he still wants her when he could have beautiful women every night?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Congressman's Wife (The Congressman Trilogy Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Charlene Keel; Review: I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review, and boy did Ms. Keel had me cursing, crying and laughing throughout the book! The story is about Eden, a girl who grew up used to privilege, but when he dad said he'd made a bad investment and her home needed to be sold to cover the debts, she and her mom had to make do with an apartment. Then they discovered that he lied about everything and set up his younger secretary in her one time home! As an adult she worked and when her mom moved the south, she vowed to never loose her head over a man, until she met Mitchell Bancroft. Years later, and with three children Eden was so bored with mothering her husband, her children, and running Mitchell's senate campaign that she thought she had to endure a lackluster sex life with no concern for her needs to keep her children together. Kaleb Stravros was penniless and worked in his father's restaurant until her studied to become a Chef in Paris. At a fundraiser the Stravou's had been invited to, he told his mom that he wasn't sitting next to Jackie, the niece of his father's old friend and the host, nor was he ever dating her again! From the kitchen, he caught a pair of emerald eyes and was intrigued with the lady only to learn that she was married.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack & Tilly - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Daniel Kelley Page; Review: I was given this ARC in return for an honest review, and although the author had me continually looking up definitions, I quite enjoyed Jack and Tilly's story and how Jack matured in school to handle three bullies and how the pair solved the key mystery!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beth's Acceptance (Destiny's Trinities Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tracy Cooper-Posey Page; Review: I received this ARC a few years ago and just got around to reviewing it, but I am sorry I didn't read it sooner! This book is the first of the Trinity Series where Beth Siegel finds there really are Vampires, Elves, and horrible things that do bump in the night! Working two jobs and going to college, she never knew what Fate had planned for her! I read so fast that I finished way to soon and can't wait to read the sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ringmaster's Heir (The Dark Carnival Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Trudi Jaye Page; Review: I was given this ARC in return for an honest review, and as I have never read this author before I just have to say WOW! Rilla Jolly was still grieving for her dad as they held his wake under the carnival tent. She had grown up in the carnival and the members were all she had left of her "family", but she had some mighty big boots to filled stepping in as the Ringmaster. For over two years, the carnival had been plagued with one accident after another and the bank was demanding payment in a not gentle way, now to top it off an old rival was staking his right to be the next Ringmaster after an absence of over thirty years when her dad kicked him out! Jack Knight tried to humor his dad but after his dad's heart attack his doctors told him to rest, yet now the fool wanted to run off and joined the circus, and with his mom's death a year ago, someone had to make sure he didn't over do it. Why a circus and after he saw him take control when all Rilla did was watch as the parade made its way down the street; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bear Princess: Bear Shifter Paranormal Romance (The Royals of Casakraine Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emma Alisyn Page; Review: I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review and fell in love with Princess Mia and Dami's story! Mia and Dami had played as kids and talked over just about everything where they met in the forest. They knew they were mates even though there was no happily ever afters as she was royal and he was just a commoner. When her older brother fled their country with his mate and their unborn child she had the task to get them back where he could do his duty as she didn't want to be queen. Dami is hiding a secret and is waiting for the right time to claim Mia for his own, the gods knows he had to force himself to be satisfied with steamy kisses, but when Queen Isobell threw a curve ball and the Assembly gave Mia 60 days to choose a mate and do her duty to their people he was forced to act quickly,,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHIFTER: Black Bear Part 1: BBW Paranormal Shifter Romance (Shifter - Black Bear) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emerald Wright Page; Review: I was given this ARC of book one in exchange for and honest review, it was read so fast that before I knew the book was read I was glad that there is a sequel which I must read! Ryker had been orphaned since he was five with his parents dying in a car crash. Since there were no other relatives, he shifted from one foster home to another and he learned to be a loner as he'd scare humans if they knew he was a black bear shifter! At eighteen he joined the military and planned to find a wife to settle down with once he was half done with a career with the military. Plus sized Charlene mistakenly thought marrying Trevor was a good idea since she loved him and she thought he loved her as well, but he was abusive and controlling. Finally as he flew to Chicago on a week business trip, she made up her mind to leave him. Where could she go that he'd never find her? Then she thought of her step aunt and uncle's cabin in Emerald Lake .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Preferred Rewards - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Michael Patrick Lewis Page; Review: I was given this book in return for an honest review and couldn't help but want to cobbler Troy! Of course Troy's problem was his eighteen year old hormones lusting after that teaser Carrie with her sassy ways and petite body! Even after dating her best friend, Gina, he still lusted after Carrie but Troy got more than he ever expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Against The Wall (Bad Boy Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alexx Andria Page; Review: I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review, and although I've not read this author before I am glad I gave her a chance as he book was overwhelming! Detective Jameson Reed had been undercover to bust a drug ring for so long that the lines of justice were bending until he was busted for being a cop and arresting a bit dope dealer when he wanted the king pin! Jameson had never worked well with others, but his partner knew him almost better than himself so when Ivy Cullen came to bail her no good brother out of jail, he took one look at her and knew he had to have her even if he had to commit career suicide. Ivy Cullen had tried to get her older brother to quit running with lowlifes and doing drugs but of course he never listened to his baby sister! Now he was in jail and SHE had to get him out, then that dirty cop, and wanted her to work with him or her brother would rot in jail!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nothing But Blue Skies - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Christie Ridgway Page; Review: I was given this book in exchange for an honest review, and I loved Zoe and Yeager's story, Firetail fish and all! After they settled on island Zoe Cash never wanted to leave. On a rare occasion her parents went off island and were killed in a tragic bus accident which left Zoe the sole support of her younger sister who beat cancer. Now the two sisters ran a B&B on the island and they never thought about leaving. Astronaut, Yeager Gates agreed to go with his friend after a freak accident sidelined him with temporary blindness. All he wanted to do was get away from the press as he was supposed to go into space, but NASA and the Navy were not willing to let him fly again. How could they trust him to handled millions of dollars of equipment? Then he smelled Zoe and parts of his body he believed were long dead can to life!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A World Apart; Brand: Visit Amazon's L.J.K. Oliva Page; Review: was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review. OMG! I must read book 2 or go insane. Humans never believe there are things that go bump in the night as they brush it off as nightmares, but Lena Alan knows and private detective Jesper McMillian is about to learn the hard way as he fights to get to Lena in time! Investigating a missing person and learning about evil he must let go all he's learned in the past!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Endless Worlds Volume I; Brand: E. R. Robin Dover; Review: I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review. These seven short works of horror and science fiction has a little something that every reader should enjoy and wish several stories were longer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twins for the Texan (Billionaires and Babies Book 2443) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Charlene Sands Page; Review: I was given this book in exchange for an honest review and fell in love with Brooke and Wyatt's story, especially the twins! On the road to her best friend's wedding, her rental car ran out of gas, with no cell service, Brooke McKay prayed for a miracle as she sat on the side of deserted road with her head on the steering wheel... Wyatt Bryant ran late going to his friend's wedding. He was still getting over his wife's death nine months ago and he tried to decline but Blake wasn't giving up so now he had to go leaving his twins in the care of an elderly housekeeper, but he had a builtin excuse to leave early. He saw a car on the side of the road, and although he ran late, he got out of his SUV to see if he could help; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bad Boy and the Billionaire: A BWWM Menage Pregnancy Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alyse Zaftig Page; Review: I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review and I loved Ben, Sarah and Raphael's story! Sarah Castillo is one of the toughest lawyers in New York and many were fooled by her tiny size, She and Raphael had met in another country and with him being a manwhore she didn't take his propositions seriously. When billionaire Ben Lavi asked her to fly across the world to get his best friend out of ANOTHER bad situation she agreed to help her friend and give him some serious talk or a fist or two! Ben Arvil was a party animal thanks to investing in his best friend's company, but this time he was in deep trouble as her found a blonde dead in his bed and the cop's caught him smoking a joint! Ben Lavi had a thing for Sarah since the moment they met, but he was too shy and a nerdy nerd to do anything about it. Then after he took her out for a hamburger they returned to his place and they both lost control..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something Old (Brides of Cedar Bend Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lena Hart Page; Review: I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review and I loved Mya and Guy's story! Two years ago, Mya Daniels had barely buried her dad when the man she'd always loved took her to the county courthouse and secretly married her. That night she had second thoughts about what she'd done and she left in the middle of the night to fly to her mom in London. Now she was older and knew exactly what she wanted and that was her husband. Arriving back in town she was pulled over for speeding and she asked the officer to call Guy as she knew he would fix this like he had in the past. Now, she sat handcuffed and in a cell was this Guy's way of telling her he no longer cared? Guy Lawson had loved the sheriff like he was his own dad and always protected Mya. He'd wanted to ask the sheriff for Mya's hand but he passed away in a freak robbery. As he stood beside her at the grave site, he couldn't help but draw her to his side and protect her like he always did, but after she crushed his heart by running away, he refused to talk to her when she called his mom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Justice; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ann Girdharry Page; Review: I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. 1960's America and Tess's mother has disappeared without a trace. The police and her stepfather said she had left them with Dirk and went to the city, but Tess knew her mom hadn't abandoned them. When Mrs. McGuire disappeared, Tess was taking the mail to her house and she blacked out. Once awake she saw the door was open and it wasn't before she blacked out. She stepped to the door and saw a copper red sustenance on the shiny floor and she stuck her finger in it knowing it was blood. Her stepfather startled her and she jumped then he told her to go home. As weeks went by and no trace of the two missing women was found Tess began to plan her trap and get answers that no one else bothered to do. But it was a dangerous game that she played.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Written On The Apple Tree; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ann Girdharry Page; Review: I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review, and although I don't believe in reincarnation, the story of Kim and Oliver was good. A moment in a past life is played out over and over again with each rebirth. Kim feels she should know Oliver but he wasn't from her village yet he seemed to know her very well, but he appears to be dangerous so why was she telling him more and more about herself when they were all alone in her favorite spot?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Missing (Shifters Unlimited: Clan Black Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's KH LeMoyne Page; Review: I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review, and as the story started out slow I quickly read rapidly as I caught up in Lena and Deacon's fight for the clan. Marlena Juarez was an ex-park ranger before she became a private investigator, and when the death of her partner she was packing up o head to LA for fun and sun. The a man begged for her help to find his missing wife and son. Lena didn't have it in her to deny a man that cried. Deacon Black , an Alpha wolf struggled to keep control over his madness that plagued an unmated as wolf as he reigned over his clan. One of the youngest female wolves he trained was in trouble and heading back home, and he sensed it wasn't her human husband she was running from but something more sinister. Then he learned a park ranger was tracking her and finds she's a sexy yet stubborn mate who's not convinced that she is his Alpha mate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Twist of Wraith (The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nic Saint Page; Review: I was given this ARC in return for an honest review and I can say Nic Saint kept me laughing! The two friends are deep into a case to help not one ghost but four ghosts, plus a cute dog find closure and this time it'll take the entire watch committee plus Felicity's' boyfriend Rick to help! Reece, Alice's movie star boyfriend is in LA filming a movie and when she said she saw a ghost in the funeral home, he calls a pet whisperer and a psychiatrist on her as he does not believe in ghost. Add to the mix, the two fired thugs of Rick's dad get in the pet snatching business and steal his dog but Spot is so adorable and steals the show!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fighter Daddy eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marci Fawn Page; Review: I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review and Raina and Lee stole my heart! Raina Feston made a big mistake trusting her boyfriend with him learning her money and she never read the fine print on the contract! How was she supposed to know he was a mob boss? Ricky was stalking her and didn't want to let his property go, he said it wasn't over between them. Then her boss hired a guy she had a crush on in high school. She remembered he never showed up to take her to the prom, so why did he still make her knees weak?? Lee Mason was kicked out of the Marines for saving the lives of school kids in Iraq. Shen then, he fought in the underground MMA . He never took nothing from anyone including his opponents and decided he wasn't taking a fall for the mobster by letting Carson win. Once the fight was over, he knew he needed to lay low and went to visit his stuffy lawyer dad and stay for dinner. What he never expected was to see the girl that still had he tied up in knots, then he learned she sign a contract with Ricky and he had accepted a deal to protect her from what he thought was a stalker.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Payne: A Bad Boy Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kim Linwood Page; Review: I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review and fell in love with the pint sized Chicago police offer and her story of doing the right thing no matter how hard. Nora Keaton followed in her dad's foot steps since he was injured in the line of duty as she too wanted to make a difference, but at five foot nothing, not even her boss took her seriously! She saved a man entering her building when some of his gear almost hit the floor then the jerk refused to let her help him carry his load. Talk about ungrateful! Payne Carter an ex SEAL was on a mission to take out his target, but every time he looked around the sexy cop was in his way. The alderman was scum and he had a bullet with his name on it, only thing he wanted to know was if Nora was in on it. His head said to leave the cop alone and to pack up and leave as he just knew she was trouble with a capital "T", but another part of his body wasn't listening and before he knew it she had him trapped without even trying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Lies 3: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Dirty Secrets) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sedona Venez Page; Review: I received this ARC of Twisted Lies#3 in exchange for an honest review, as this is m first time reading this author, I quickly subscribed to her newsletter. Betrayed by her mentor and one time friend once she learned who had financed her business and that she stupidly signed almost all of her company to her enemy she was enraged and went to kick some butt only her ex-mentor had moved out of her brownstone! She definitely needed a drink and her bestie, Jade was more than willing to hang with her so off they went to their favorite club to get wasted. Core McKay, saw that the finishing touches on The McKay Club was coming along nicely and his next business was luring Bigsby's fiance from him. The man had killed his mom when he was just a boy and he remembered the unusual ruby and diamond horseshoe gold ring he wore. He had plans to ruin him and let all his wealthy political friends see they had gotten in bed with a sex slave monster. Then and only then would he get his dose of Sin Michael's out system. Enough to make her beg for more while he left her like a bad itch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brazen Blade eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Billy Wong Page; Review: I won this ARC and agreed to give it an honest review and YA should love it although scenes in the story seemed unreal. Kathryn decided to go to the Iron Sword Military School when her sickly brother was unable to attend. She had practiced with servants with her swords and was quite good at it. Once her carriage dropped her off, she had a nervous desire to turn around and go back home, but she forced herself to enter the double doors then stood in line to await her uniform. She befriended a boy named Zach as well as Leroy, the overconfident boy and decided she liked him regardless of the tales of his feats that sounded untrue. She was the only female in the school and knew she had to work harder than the boys. Once attempts on Zach's life began, Zach decided to go home and she sneaked out after him unknowing that monsters, mercenaries, and assassins schemed against them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warrior (First to Fight Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nicole Blanchard Page; Review: I was given this ARC in return for an honest review and I loved Ben and Olivia's story! Ben Hart was home in Nassau, Florida where his best friend was giving him a farewell party as he would soon be shipped out to fight in a war he never started and he saw Jack's little sister all grown up he couldn't believe the girl he'd kissed a long time ago would morph into the beauty she'd become and he couldn't take his eye's off of her the entire night. When she agreed to drive his truck to help him take Logan home, just looking at her soft lips he knew Jack would kick his butt. Olivia Walker had been abandoned when she was five years old by parents that didn't want her and she was glad that the Walkers adopted her and gave her a good home. She was a teacher in her small town. She'd dreamed of Ben every since the night he'd kissed her and now that he was shipping out for a year she just wanted one night alone with him before he was gone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Ruthless Intrusion (Billionaire Knights Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nic Saint Page; Review: I received this ARC in return for an honest review. Kristy Walker had loved Geoffrey Holland for as long as she could remember, and at twenty-one she figured it was time to make him notice that she was not a tomboy that wore buggy clothes but a woman with curves. At her parent's party, she decided to call him up to her bedroom and kiss him. Billionaire of Knight Enterprises, along with his two brothers, Stuart Knight, had warned his cousin to stay away from Geoffrey before he deployed to Iraq, but apparently she didn't listen to him! It was bad enough when his father met his stepmother and she turned him into an addict to drugs and booze that caused him to wrap his car around a tree while she only had bruises. His dad almost caused the company his grandfather started to go under with the selfishness of the greedy ex-star.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honored: An Alpha Mob Romance (City Series Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's B. B. Hamel Page; Review: I was given this ARC in return for an honest review, and WOW DID THIS BOOK ROCK! Liam Sullivan was born into the Irish Mafia he learned the hard way through his dad's fist how to be a Right Person and he didn't want his younger elementary school brother to be involved with his addicted mom not giving a hoot about him, it was his responsibility to help his brother. One day as he went to pick the kid up, he met the kid's kindergarten teacher and bells went off when he shook her hand. The next thing he knew was boss Colm ordered him to kill her as it was his test since he no longer have his dad's protection. Ellie Boucher had turned her life around and stayed clear of drugs. It was a scary wake up call as she could have been dead. She liked teaching the kids and having a dog to depend on her, but on a nightly walk she saw something that would forever change her life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Present Deal - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Riley Murphy Page; Review: received this ARC in exchange for an honest review and loved the way Ginger Crawford took control from Keenan and offered him a deal he couldn't and wouldn't refuse while wiggling her way into his cold heart he never thought would be warm ever again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SHIFTER: Grizzly - Part 5: BBW Paranormal Shifter Romance (Shifter - Grizzly) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emerald Wright Page; Review: I received part 5 of the Shifter Gizzly series in exchange for an honest review. Although, I never read the previous episodes, I quickly caught up. Cassidy and Abe returns from the west coast newly engaged and Cassidy finds the lawsuit against her has stalled and she gives her agent and attorney 72 hours to get it done before she takes control. Much to her surprise, she receives a lot of support from plus sized people throughout the country supporting her! As this is a cliffhanger I can't tell you what happens next!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Running - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cami Checketts Page; Review: I won this book from the author. Cassidy Christensen would never forget that night when some scary goon killed her dad as he told her to run, instead she called the police as she rushed to help he dad, but the goon had a gun but she had to do something! Now, with both parents gone, she was running from mercenaries that wanted her dead too and she had no clue why. Dead Running is a fast paced page turner and A MUST READ!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder On The Menu: A Humorous Romantic Cozy Mystery (A Recipe For Disaster Cozy Mystery Book 1); Brand: Visit Amazon's Zanna Mackenzie Page; Review: I was given his ARC in exchange for an honest review and I fell in love with book one! Taking a sabbatical from her disaster of old life in London, Lizzie Carter moves into her inherited rural farm in Cumbria and takes a job to waitress in the only restaurant for miles around to supplement her income as the farm needs work. She hates her womanizing celebrity chef boss as he hits on anything that wears a skirt. She wants nothing to do with men as she has split in a nasty way from her reporter boyfriend. Now, she's the last one to see her ex-boss alive and is blamed for his murder as she lives alone and has no alibi! Special agent, Jack Smith was suspended for a breach in his duties and decides to go to Cumbria to help his brother manage his farm since his wife has been confined to hospital because she's pregnant, has high blood pressure, and they want to keep an eye on her. When two cows decide to visit the nearby farm close to midnight, he has to go get them and meets Lizzie. Reading Progress 07/03 marked as: currently-reading Post a comment Comments No comments have been added yet. Notify me when people comment comment add book/author (some html is ok) (preview) Add to my Update Feed * Notify me when people reply * Blog This Review Copy/paste the text below into your blog. Murder On The Menu: A Romantic Comedy Culinary Cozy Mystery by Zanna Mackenzie My rating:; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bachelor for Hire (Bachelor Auction Returns Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Charlene Sands Page; Review: I obtained this book with the agreement to give it an honest review. Ex-Army Sergent and now a security expert, Cody Matthews, left Texas to work at his elderly uncle's ranch in Montana. He had been in Marietta for five months and he enjoyed the hard work of a rancher life, no sooner than he hit the final nail than a pair of gorgeous legs stood behind him. Movie starlet, Haley O'Malley had a decent life after her parents dumped her on her granny without a backward glance as she was sure she was a mistake, but her grandma loved her even though she caused her grief until the day she left for Hollywood. After her grand's death she took time to got back to settle her estate and maybe rekindle the flame that burned so bright between them long ago.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Oracle Philon: A Colton Banyon Mystery - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gerald J. Kubicki Page; Review: The author supplied me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Something is causing man made sink holes, water spots and horrible atrocities that killed millions around world vortices and Kaley West was called in to retrieve valuable artifacts for her boss's insurance company and possibly earn her a sizeable percentage, but once she vaulted into the Florida sinkhole, she only found she'd opened a Pandora's Box and it would take the newly formed MAD team to put the monsters back in the box! The Oracle Philon is another AWESOME MUST READ and I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Making of Socket Greeny; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tony Bertauski Page; Review: I obtained this ARC from the author in return for for an honest review. The story was confusing and boring at first but it captured my attention as I continued to read. Sixteen year old Sockett Greeny went to his home room to see that his two friends had left him behind and enter virtalmode ahead of him. He quickly sat down plugged into the net, and looked for his two friends. He found himself in trouble and a strange feeling over came him and the next thing he knew he was back in his body and the teachers said he'd crashed the database! After school he was sent home and his home showed him where she went when she "worked". He didn't know if he was blessed or not by his psychic powers especially when he arrived at Paladin Nation, he just wanted to go home and be a normal kid again....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind The Mask - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Linda Joyce Page; Review: obtained this ARC from the author in exchange for as honest review and fell in love with Chalise and Chaz! Chalise Boudreau fell for the bad boy on the wrong side of the tracks, and because she came from wealth they had to sneak around. They dated for months, but Chaz left her waiting for him to take her to the prom and broke her heart. Chaz Riboucheaux knew he made a mistake ten years ago when he cut out on Chalise, but now he's back in town to make amends and reclaim her heart. No longer is he the poor kid across the tracks with a drunk for a father. He's now a wealthy business man and a Harvard grad and Chalise is his ticket to respectability in the town that once scorned him. He wanted that but he wanted Charlise's love more and he was determined to make her his wife. As usually, dark secrets creep out of the closet that could come between them. Would their love be enough to stand the test of the past?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marauder Cygnus (Mating Wars Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Aya Morningstar Page; Review: I obtained this ARC in return for an honest review and fell in love with the seven foot warrior! Cygus is a Marauder and had watched enough of earth's television to speak and understand the language. His whole fleet, men and women was headed to seek out their mates and all he can think about his finding his woman, but then his brother tricked him and left him on the ship with the others. His brother had a head start in landing on the red planet while he was stuck in a smaller pod going slowly, the hen saw her and all of his purple body started to zing to his attention as he had found his mate!! Aura is a scrapper searching for scrap metal to sell in deep outer space, but so far she's only found enough to keep her in some food repairs, and gas to her ship. In the distance her computer spotted an idle huge pod that would gain her extra funds if only she could get it before the pirates.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billionaire on the Loose (Billionaires and Bridesmaids Book 5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jessica Clare Page; Review: I obtained this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review and loved Loch and Taylor's story! Taylor Westfield, a tech support worked from her home in a tiny 400 square foot apartment. She played wars games on line between calls. She didn't get out much after failed attempts at love and when her best friend whined to get her way with being a tour guide from a groomsman at her wedding she sucked it up and agreed. Loch delle Scoliere didn't want to be in line to become the next king of his country as he wanted to keep his naughty ways of seducing, drinking, and playing polo with his mates. Then the queen decided he needed to go to America for a couple of years until the storm died on his cousin's marriage to an American died down. He was on his on and he was used to servants bending to his every need so how was he supposed to survive on his own in this dirty town called New York?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Messiah eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.E. Taylor Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC on my own and I was captured from the very first chapter! Colonel Matt Robbins captured an alien pod that wandered into the Earth's Galaxy and he was leery of what he'd find. He was unprepared for the stench that assaulted his nose as he stepped inside the pod. At first he thought the pod was empty until something moved in the waste... Andre was exiled because of his eye color when the Emperor killed his mom and dad and sent him to die in space when he was only six years old. He never had a chance to go to school or make friends as they never stayed anywhere long enough, but after years of dreaming to some how be saved, he was unsure that the man standing inside his pod wasn't a dream too. Hold on to your seats as Ms. Taylor takes you on the ride of your life as Matt and Andre do battle with his superiors and then fight for their lives when the Emperor finds out that Andre lives and invades Earth to kill Andre!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aloha, Baby! (A friends to lovers romance bonus novella) (The Escape Series Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ann Omasta Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC from an unknown author to me and I loved the story of the three friends and unrequited love! Leilani Mehele had always been warned to never trust Mainlanders as they would leave once their stay at the resort was over, but of course she didn't listen to her gut when it said Thomas Drake was a jerk! From the moment she checked him in his pompous swagger told the story loud and clear. The at the end of the show, she tried to get away but Tom was there and asked her for a walk on the beach. They talked and laughed all night and couldn't wait to be together off hours. Then after making marathon love, he ups and tells he was leaving the next day and it had been fun! Weeks later, she discovers that she's pregnant and she dreads telling her family as it was just another way that she had disappointed them. It seemed she was doomed at birth that she had been a girl and although she excelled with A's in high school, was the head cheerleader and Prom Queen it wasn't enough to be born a girl.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Detective: A Nathan McNamara Story (The Soul Summoner Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Elicia Hyder Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC from an author unknown to me and OH NO SHE DIDN'T leave me hanging! What a fast moving and action packed book that had me riveted to my seat, and it's only book one! Detective Nathan McNamara was on the case of eleven missing your girls all over North Carolina, and he was nowhere close to much needed answers. To top it off, he had to overlap with burglaries and was working 72 hours! Then a one night stand wouldn't take the hint and kept popping up to distract him. When burglary turned to murder, he knew he had to search harder to get the scum off the street fast!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Help Wanted; Brand: Visit Amazon's Barbara Valentin Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book. Help Wanted is a delightful story of Claire Mendez, a married woman with four boys and a stay at home dad named Paul who's quite handsome man even though they'd been married for fifteen years. When Paul lost his job, he decided staying at home for the boys was a good thing, but Claire tried to get him back in suits of corporate America and he didn't want to give up his dreams. Claire is burned out from her job, realized that her dream of becoming a best selling author was not going to happen. Frustrated beyond words, she finally pens a letter to the plate spinner advice columnist asking for help and is surprised by the answer! Now, I wish I had read book one to see how it began!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Revved Up Soul: A MC Romance (Steel Knights Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Liz K. Lorde Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC and so glad I read it as Jasmine and Luke's story almost had me in tears! Jasmine Giuseppe became a doctor to help people, her mom had left her at an early age and she didn't know why. Was she not good enough, did her mom hate her? thoughts like this ran around in her head until as an adult she shook it off, as she hadn't heard from her mom in years and she had no way to find out if she was dead are alive. Luke Reynolds was a member of the Steel Knight MC and he was grieving for his brother that he thought had been murdered by a rival club, but his President wanted proof! Luke just KNEW who had done it and he was not waiting to go after the coward, but then one of his club brothers had been targeted and left for dead. Days before he had seem a woman who called out to him that even Kayla could never do, and he decided then that he would make this woman his!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Reunion (The Friessens Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lorhainne Eckhart Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book as I am a huge fan of this author. The Reunion tells the story of what happened 45 years ago as Becky and Rodney Friessens start their family and what tore their family a part. Becky is recuperating from a stroke and working hard in therapy so she can go home, but the family does not allow her to be independent and want to do everything for her. Becky is determined to show her precious family that she is as strong as she once was. Secrets are uncovered that may have one of her son's wives divorcing him and one daughter in law goes into a decline when her mom shows up to undo all she accomplished! The family is just a hot mess as families usually are. Will the family go their separate ways or will they unite in love?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Storm Crazy: A paranormal romance saga (Destiny Paramortals Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Livia Quinn Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book and I was hooked by the story as I love paranormal. Tempest Pomeroy is a paramortal like her family and she delivers mail to humans in the town of Destiny. Tempest has only a few talents and if not for them she would have thought she was adopted. With two weeks to go until Mardi Gras and she was having a bad day with humans! Now her brother was missing and she discovered a dead body in the club house! She'd denied her heritage for way too long. Now, her ex-lover and her new man, the hunky new sheriff are in a contest staking their claim! Was it any wonder that she was having the worst MALE day?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Date with Destiny: Angel Romance Series (The Destiny Collection Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Rachel Taylor Page; Review: I freely chose to review this new author's book, and I will be a fan of hers for life! Zep Arellas is half human and half angel, a Celestia Divisa only known to the tight celestia community where they mingled with humans. His parents were special and they thought he would be doubled gifted, it was a rarity but as he was presented to the church one week after his birth, the leader said that he had no gift but it would come to him in time. Seventeen years later, Zep felt like a failure to his parents when his gift had yet to appear. He knew that most of his friends was the same as he was, but as he caught a red haired girl staring across the cafeteria at him he could swear she was one of them, but she never acknowledged his signals of one divisa to another..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eve of Chaos: A paranormal romance saga (Destiny Paramortals Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Livia Quinn Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book as I am a HUGE FAN of this author and I wanted to see what happened next, only I read book 3 before book 2, as I'm just lucky that way! The story continues with Montana, a Dinnsencha warrior living in a small town in Destiny, where there more Paramortals than humans and was saved by a 40 foot black dragon when she was attacked by a huge alligator and would have been dead if it wasn't for the jerk that laughed at her walked away when he heard the cops! Destiny was in a full melt down as the moon played havoc with the Parmortals powers! Two sides will clashed and Sheriff Jack will be wondering who will be left standing........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nothing Ventured eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jane Oldaker Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book from an unknown author. I loved the way Molly Malone stood up for herself and built a small but successful contracting business to build a prestigious housing development. All she needed was a big wad of cash from an investigator to make her dream a reality. In an all male business Molly first had problems with them showing respect in her field, but she quickly put a team together that were almost like friends who respected her talents. I fell in love with Paul Farnsworth the moment he set eyes on Molly and hoped that he didn't confuse Molly for his deceased wife, and I was giddy with joy when their relationship grew to much more than business!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Victim Of Love (Rock And Roll State Of Mind Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Christa Maurice Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book, and although the sex was too much for my taste, I did enjoy the story of Tara and Rick. Tara Fingold was on break on a 10 vacation from teaching in Conception, Chile where is was always cold, so she decided a hot beach in Brazil was just right! Rick Lincoln, bass player for the band SendDown had watch the girl in the tiny red bikini reject man after man's attempts to be with her, and it was rumored that she was a hooker like the other women at the resort. Rick only knew that she was reading an English book and she must be a tourist that spoke English and he craved talking to her and getting her to have dinner with him before he took her in her bed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: If You'd Just Listened to Me in the First Place...: Barbara Venkataraman - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Barbara Venkataraman Page; Review: I freely chose to review this short story and chuckled through it, but laughed at the end. Ms. Venkataraman spins a delightful barb as she introduces Ella Boudreaux and how she became a professional nag and found her husband as she attempted to scrap barnacles from a boat while wearing too big coveralls in the Louisiana heat! From flipping burgers to telemarketing, Ella just couldn't keep a job! Ella is a delightful no nonsense woman and her husband is glad that she doesn't nag him anymore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MURDER SECRET: A Detective Jack Creed Thriller Novel (Detective Jack Creed Murder Mysteries Books Series Book 8); Brand: Visit Amazon's C T Mitchell Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC as I'm a HUGE mystery fan. I liked the way Jo Boston-Wright stood up to the mostly an all male group that stood together as clicks often do. She was the daughter of a famous cop but she chose to not let his name give her an unfair advantage as she wanted to do it on her own. She was finally given the chance to help solve the The Tweed Coast murders, and she was determined to help out, but her boss, Jack Creed thought she was an empty headed blonde! Well she would have to show him!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cooked Goose (Big Mike and Minnie) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Susan Amanda Kelly Page; Review: I freely chose to review this short story and I loved Big Mike! Of course if I walked down the street a toward him I'd probably change sides after all who'd want to mess with a six foot 6 inch former Special Ops man? I loved that Minnie's dad invited him to California for Christmas, and I was sure that Minnie would have a fit once she knew, as her dad was a biker and head of his gang that were criminals.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bloodline (The Friessens Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lorhainne Eckhart Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book as I love the Friessen's stories and book 2 was even better! Andy had moved his fast growing family states away so that his evil, and controlling mom couldn't touch them in addition to papers he kept safely in a box, to make sure she left them alone, but one day his estranged dad told him he needed to come home as his mom had died of a heart attack. He thought about how his mom had plotted to keep him and his wife a part and he didn't want to return to the hell he had ran from. I liked the way Andy loved his family and wanted to protect them by returning to his mom's estate and left them behind as he didn't know what he would find, and I was proud of Laura for stepping out of her comfort zone, putting on her big girl panties, and having Andy's back when she thought that he needed her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laying Down The Law (The Cowboy Way Book 7) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Becky McGraw Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book, and now I am a fan of this author! I loved the way Brock Cooper took care of his son but was hindered by being a rancher AND the sheriff at the same time in order to keep up with his son's medical bills. I also loved Melanie Fox's devotion to her wacky mother that chose to walk down main street butt naked! For years Melanie had a crush on Brock and now she was headed back to Georgia this time as a doctor, no inch thick glasses, and without the ton of weight that the teens constantly teased her about! She was sure they wouldn't recognize her now, and that made her smile..........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Conjurors Collection: Epic YA Fantasy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kristen Pham Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC, and I was intrigued with Valerie's story from the first page! Hold on to your hats as we take off for the trip of your life that's filled with a Unicorn and all kind of creatures both good and bad! Valerie Days had no family and she was passed along from foster home when her foster family decided she needed to leave, but it was their children that caused the trouble and blame her! I liked that she looked out for a boy while they both lived there. Years ago, she had an imaginary friend name Cyrus and they fought creatures that would have scared her if she knew they were real! As the sickness that was killing her and the doctors thought she was nuts, until one day Cyrus showed her that he was real and asked her to come to him across the galaxy to a place called The Globe that was in a blackwormhole!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blame It on the Moon: A paranormal romance saga (Destiny Paramortals Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Livia Quinn Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book as it continued a story I was well HOOKED on and this story is AWESOME! I liked that Jack Lang, the newest sheriff to Destiny didn't go running for the hills when he saw evil creatures that were alive and bent on eating him when they should have been in the pages of a horror book; coupled with the fact that his girlfriend was a Paramortal and his daughter showing signs that she wasn't human as he thought she was, it was going to be all he could handle when his Paramortal friend's powers were ebbing just as a Para-moon was coming in days and he needed their powers if they wanted to live another day when their very nasty enemies decided to bring war to the town and to them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Leap of Faith (A Perfect Match Series Book 3) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lily Zante Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC, although I never read the first two books and only had a little trouble catching up with Ethan and Nadine's tale. I loved the way Nadine kept reminding Ethan that her money and the age difference meant nothing to her as the press labeled him a gold digger. I did understand how Nathan felt when he was homeless, dead broke, and only took the male escort position to help him get on his feet as he was a struggling artist. The two find themselves juggling overloaded work priorities that gave them little time alone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skinny Cappuccino (A Feel Good Romance) (Skinny Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alicia M Kaye Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC and never laughed so hard or wanted a skinny cappuccino so badly! I liked the way Ms. Kaye hooked her readers in so fast with Mickey racing to her coffee shop with a baseball bat when the store's alarm went off only to see a dark shadow standing in front of her shop and starts racing toward it only to remember it's almost day break and the shadow and her are the only ones up! I thought Mickey let everyone walk over her from her business partner to her best friend as she never asserted herself enough. Clive decides to take some time off at the worst possible time as bills must be paid and there is only break-ins up and down her street and she has a unsecure lock on her door. When she meets Artie Banks, she assumes that he's from the security agency and one thing leads to another bad situation as the one time she felt a spark of interest in a man, she learns that he's engaged!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tempting Cameron: A Lone Pine Lake Novel (Lone Pine Lake series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Karen Erickson Page; Review: I freely chose to review this book, and I didn't like Cameron at first since he was a womanizer and only wanted to trifle with Chloe's feelings and perhaps taunt his younger brother. I think that Chloe Dawson should steer clear of Cameron as she made a fool of herself by following him around and making puppy dog eyes when she was just a kid. As a teacher, I thought she would stop mooning over him and getting her hopes up, but one incident banished the fog from Cameron's brain that finally opened his eyes to the truth, that LOVE is a powerful thing!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Greatest Host - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ray Jay Perreault Page; Review: I freely chose to review this short ARC and wondered what were these creatures that traveled from hos to host, I was really really confused what this group of Mist had invaded and I grinned at the end! Mr. Perreault has a witty mind!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ambassador 1; Brand: Visit Amazon's Patty Jansen Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC of the first book in the Seeing Red Series, and I was intrigued with the fact that it is a futuristic tale of murder and intrigue. Young diplomat, Cory Wilson barely escaped death in the assassination of Earth's president and no one claimed responsibility, his assistant was in jail as officials believed he was responsible, but Cory had lived with the man for four years and his gut said he was innocent. Cory was given information by the president before everything went to hell and he just knew that his job as a representative to Gamra may be over.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl With Two Names; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gerard O'Neill Page; Review: I freely chose to review this ARC as I won it in a contest. I liked the way YaYa chose to free herself from an abusive husband. YaYa is Yatori Shimano's stage name as she's a rock star, but she hates herself as her contract with J-Big Company dictates her every move. After a night of abuse she quickly decides to run away with a strange man she calls Bill San, and she tastes freedom for the very first time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: His Amber Sunset - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ana E Ross Page; Review: I loved this novella from the start as I felt a kinship with Amber, how do you get over catching the man you gave your heart and soul to with cheating at every stop with the airline he worked for? Since her divorced, Amber Nolan swore off pilot as she let her best friend talked her into a weeks stay in the Caribbean on the island of Dulcina. With twin six year old daughters to raise and a flower shop her mom left when she did four years ago, she wasn't looking for a man. In two days, she had to fly back to her New York City life. I loved the way Mark Castel took what he wanted as he had waited for Amber most of his adult life although he didn't know her name until she saw her big brown eyes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Ire: A Medical Action Thriller (Jack Bass Black Cloud Chronicles Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Edwin Dasso Page; Review: OMG , if this ARC is a prequel, I can't imagine how the next book can top this! I was intrigued from the very first chapter and wondered how poor Jack could go on with his crazzyy CO! I have to read this next book as I'm not the latest fan of Mr. Dasso!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Hinky Taste Of You (Hinky Chicago Book 5) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Stevenson Page; Review: At first I was confused as this ARC was book 5, and knew I missed a lot of the story, but I fell in love with Helen and Nick! Helen became an energy Vampire when she was just seventeen, and instantly sucked her boyfriend dry by accident as they made love with him turning to ashes in her arms. She still looks seventeen, but poses as a twenty-four year old teaching hyperactive boys. She also plays roller derby with her team. Federal Anti-magic Cop, Agent, Nick Jones needs Helen to spy on a man that was on their radar for posing as magic. Magic is not allowed in Chicago or anywhere, he badgers her with so much money if she will spy that he's not worried as he knows her mom is in deep debt from her cancer treatments at the hospital .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Way the Sky Curves (Kotahi Bay Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.C. Hart Page; Review: What a marvelous story! I can't wait to read the rest! When Melody's dad tried to kiss her and have a little fun on the side with her, as she tried to get him off of her, his lips seemed as though they were glued to her mouth and suddenly he slipped to the floor dead! At seventeen, she was afraid and fled to the city where she met Robbie. As the years went on he kept her in the house more and more. I liked that Melody finally stood up for herself and returned home knowing that her mom hated her but there was no other place to go. I liked Noah from the start, but I had hoped that he was not like Robbie, but would be good for Melody as she deserved some happiness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Bitten Twice Smitten; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ariana Hawkes Page; Review: WOW, what a lucky girl Aspen should BE! I liked Aspen on the spot, but didn't like how she let others put her down because of her size until she was on a roller derby team did she finally accept her body, I was so proud of her standing up to her high school who tried to belittle her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watching You: A Thrilling Short Story - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gemma Halliday Page; Review: WOW, did the author pack a lot of goodness in this short ARC, she had me intrigued as I "saw" Dale watching Isabella. I got so involved that the story ended way way to early and I want more!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Happened in Vegas (Army Docs) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amy Ruttan Page; Review: I am so mad at myself after looking for this book for so long only to find it at the bottom of my bookcase! I fell in love with Dr. Jennifer Mills, the so called Black Sheep in her family because she hated anything to do with politics. No matter that she became a doctor while her sister embraced their dad's lifestyle she was never good enough in her dad's eyes. I found myself wanting to smack Nick Rousseau and at the same time hug him. He felt guilty for causing his brother being in a wheelchair. With a rocky start, motorcycle ride, and a trip to Hoover's Dam, these two FINALLY got their act together!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Isn't She Lovely? - Kindle edition; Brand: bobby hutchinson; Review: WOW, this is one of the many AWESOME books I've read this year and I've read 218 books so far! I am a true meat and potatoes gal, but I'd try a few of Bella's vegan recipes. Poor Bella Donovan was a preacher's daughter and had taken care of the farm and her younger siblings since she was five! She moved far away and was co-owner of a vegan restaurant as well as trying out new recipes for a cookbook she planned to publish if the baby would just quit crying! She had planned to never wed nor have babies as she had done that with her siblings and she was content with it! I loved Jake for doing the right thing by marrying Carol when she got pregnant with his baby and even though she wanted to have an abortion, he was glad they agreed to divorce and she'd stay with him until after the baby was born. After funding her a ticket back to England a money for acting school she left as soon as she could without a care of her newborn daughter!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foolproof (Darcy Walker Mystery Book 5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's A. J. Lape Page; Review: OMG, I can't believe I missed Darcy's actions in the first four books! Darcy had me laughing and crying throughout her adventure! As a senior in high school, she had the knack of trouble finding her with bodies, a bombed out neighborhood and this book was the mother of all headaches for her dad, her boyfriend, and her brohood!! I am sorry that I missed the quirky blonde's earlier escape.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hinky Brass Bed (Hinky Chicago Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Stevenson Page; Review: OMG, I never laughed so hard, and Randy is PRECIOUS! Poor Jewel Heiss, is caught up between her best friend and her boss who wanted her to trail his wife as he thought she was having an affair. Jewel is loyal to Nina and doesn't want her to end up divorced so see agrees to talk to her "sex therapist". Then the fun really begins! Chicago with smoking pigeons and PINK smog!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Soul; Brand: Visit Amazon's Shay Roberts Page; Review: OMG, NO she didn't!! I got so caught up the story that it ended before I wanted it to, fast paced a filled with nonstop action! I can't wait to see what Emma does next! I am so hooked on this series!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Appeal of Evil (The Road to Salvation Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Pembroke Sinclair Page; Review: Oh My Goodness!! How could the story end BEFORE I WAS READY? Katie, a senior in high school wants someone to love her as much as she wanted to love him, but she's caught between two guys. Wes she'd known since childhood who makes promises but doesn't keep them and the bad boy, Josh who's new in town, but is a demon from hell who pays her attention, but dare she side with him? What must she willing to give up? AND THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST BOOK!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEALs of Honor: Books 1-3 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dale Mayer Page; Review: My, the second book left me breathless and spent as I had to keep up with that stubborn couple named Hawk and Mia! Navy SEAL, Hawk Loring, decided to spend some time with his sister as his team was all on leave, but he never expected the small and quiet town to be abuzz with people running hither and there! When he almost hit a person running across the street, he decided to park his jeep and go to the only man in town who knew EVERYTHING worth mentioning. He never expected to see the man on the floor with a bullet in back of his skull! I like Mia from the first with her tough as nails style that matched her freckled face and her flaming red hair!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember Me (Sex Demon Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nanea Knott Page; Review: WOW, What a life! I liked Willow Harris for her very like human-like ways, although she was a sex demon! All the sex you ever wanted without any fear of human diseases. Only thing bad was after the night her lovers had, once they slept the night would be forgotten............ I loved the no holds barred, Detective Greg Stewart. He took every case personal, but he never let sex get in the way until he saw her standing in the rain as he investigated her friend's accident.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cry Me a River: A paranormal romance saga (Destiny Paramortals Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Livia Quinn Page; Review: ate every word of book 2 rapidly, and I couldn't get enough of this hilarious Tempestaerie! She is a force to be reckoned with, and the poor unsuspecting sheriff! SURE HOPE I HAVE BOOK 3!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death; Brand: Visit Amazon's Barbara Venkataraman Page; Review: Oh my, what a GREAT book and to find out WHAT the murder weapon is was priceless, almost as learning who done it! I liked Jamie Quinn from the first and how she went to her cousin's aid. Adam was accused of murdering his teacher and muttering that it was all his fault. Adam has Aperger disease with a very fragile mind, but the police only hear a confession! Jamie practices family law, and she needs the help of friends to get Adam off the hook. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Case of the Killer Divorce: A Jamie Quinn Mystery - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Barbara Venkataraman Page; Review: How DOES a family lawyer get so many MURDER cases to land in her lap? She was NOT a criminal lawyer for goodness sakes. First it was her cousin and now HER client's husband end up dead own the doorstep? Well that closes her case as he client is off the hook for divorce! This series just keep getting better and better, and who could not love the zany Duke?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Society of Orion: The Orion Codex (Colton Banyon Mystery Book 16) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gerald J . Kubicki Page; Review: Hold onto your seats as book 4 will ROCK YOUR WORLD!! The team heads to Ecuador to find a missing codex said to be powerful and in the wrong hands it could hold nations powerless. But once there their weapons had to be left on board the corporate jet. Defenseless against the white supremacists that had killed villagers just to house their criminal brothers, it was said that Hitler's treasures were hidden in the Tayos caves, but the monk's evil brother set a trap to kill them as they rodr to the church to see the monk who that thought did not tell him everything. OH, I CAN'T WAIT TO READ BOOK 5!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Demons and Deep Dish Pizza; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jordan K Rose Page; Review: What a very funny novel to keep you laughing! I cracked up when Chrissy just wanted to buy some shoes! Instead, she's stuck with two mischief making demons that caused her to get thirsty at a high end department store. The next thing she knew was there were two drained humans! They hid the bodies and got into her Caddy where the demons were complaining they wanted pizza! Chrissy tried to keep her Vampire husband from knowing that she messed up again, and all hell broke out when the two demons started screaming and chanting as Chrissy held up the drive through line!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Star Sapphire (Inspirational Romance): A Second Generation Jewel Series Novella (The Jewel Series Book 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Hallee Bridgeman Page; Review: Oh, I do love a Christmas story , and this Christian book just how SMALL I am in the universe! I loved that Madeline Viscolli and Pastor Joe Wescott followed their faith and let the answer come to them. I was ENRAGED with Joe's abusive dad with him beating first his wife, then Joe when he was twelve. In order to save him, his mom shipped him off to military school but she stayed as she couldn't bear to leave him. Pastor Joe had deep seated issues with wealth and what it could lead others loving money in lieu of their eternal soul. Once Joe learned that Maddie came from wealth he tried to not be around her, but everywhere he looked he saw her face. They were as different as day and night so how could they become one the way God intended?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alphas Unleashed: Part One - BBW Werewolf Paranormal Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cora Wolf Page; Review: I loved this short story and my appetite was drooling, but wanted more! Of course ths short story was intended for us to come back for more! I loved that Sara had managed on her own since she escaped the system. She was an untrained female werewolf and she hoped that she could get to be twenty years old as she had heard that most did not. I loved the flirty but troubled Connor, and the Alpha Marcus that saved her from two vampires that wanted to sell her fur at five times the going price. I can't wait to read the rest!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Light: Lightbearer Series Prequel - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tami Lund Page; Review: OH MY GOODNESS! I read so rapidly that this book was over before I knew it and thank goodness there is more as I can't quit the story NOW! I loved that Sabine showed her strength when faced with life or death. she was a food gather as her parents were before her, but she sucked at it as well as cooking! I loved the hunky king of the lightbearers, James Bennett, who saw who he wanted and he didn't back down! They were as far apart in social standings, but James did not care as he just knew that Sabine was his mate no matter WHAT his mother thought!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: GreaterGood Peaceful Garden Hooded Jacket; Brand: GreaterGood; Review: runs very big. But beautifully crafted not too heavy and not too light; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 World Sarongs Womens PLUS Size Fringeless (TM) Swimsuit Sarong; Brand: 1 World Sarongs; Review: Fabric is good quality could actually wear this as a summer dress with flat sandals I had to return mine was just way way too big and I am a curvy girl; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 World Sarongs Womens PLUS Size Asian Floral Swimsuit Sarong; Brand: 1 World Sarongs; Review: Very good quality but just way too large and I am a curvy girl. The print was very beautiful would not go wrong purchasing this item I could have actually worn this as a dress out on the town maybe at the beach with a nice pair of flat sandals. Material very soft and flowing but not sheer I would recommend this. I returned mine but only because it was just very large; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agan Traders 1015 DR Womens Gypsy Peasant Funky Asymmetrical Hem Short Dress; Brand: Agan Traders; Review: Beautiful dress can be dressed up or down great quality pictures do not do this dress Justice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 135 B Agan Traders Gypsy Assymetrical Sheer Hem Top Blouse; Brand: Agan Traders; Review: Great quality beautiful shirt can be worn with shorts capris or jeans; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASA Bridal Women's Vintage Cap Sleeve Lace Wedding Dress A Line Evening Gown; Brand: Ruolai; Review: There are not enough Stars I would actually give this dress a 10 plus it is absolutely breathtaking. Very high quality work this dress is absolutely gorgeous I just cannot get over it you will not go wrong I have read the reviews and have noticed that some say that they did not receive the same quality of work as I did. I suggest that you check to be sure that you were ordering from ASA Bridal before making your purchase. Very high quality beautifully designed I just can't stop looking at the dress I am very pleased I will post pics later :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASA Bridal Women's Vintage Cap Sleeve Lace Wedding Dress A Line Evening Gown; Brand: Ruolai; Review: There are not enough Stars I would actually give this dress a 10 plus it is absolutely breathtaking. Very high quality work this dress is absolutely gorgeous I just cannot get over it you will not go wrong I have read the reviews and have noticed that some say that they did not receive the same quality of work as I did. I suggest that you check to be sure that you were ordering from ASA Bridal before making your purchase. Very high quality beautifully designed I just can't stop looking at the dress I am very pleased I will post pics later :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Perseo; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Arrives in Florence by train and exited the station to the left and headed for the hotel. Easy to find via the map but no stand out sign so had to keep looking up to read signs. The hotel was so nice and Tani so welcoming. We had a quad with a double and 2 singles. We also had breakfast which consisted of cereals, pastries, boiled eggs, toast, yoghurts, spreads and coffees and teas. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom very clean too. Walking distance to see statue of David and markets were a treat too. We found everywhere a little expensive to eat but so was our whole holiday. We did find a self service restaurant. You walk out of the hotel and turn left and then the first left and then the first left again (Via de Pecori) and the self serve restaurant is on the right. We did a day trip to Pisa from here too. So quick and easy. Would stay here again, we had a great time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Welrome Hotel; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We arrived at Welrome from Florence and found the place very easily from the station. We were greeted by Mary and shown where we were on the map, where the nearest supermercato was and shown to our room. we had a quad so it had a very big bathroom and the room was big too with a little fridge, t.v., and free internet access. Within 10 minutes of arriving Mary knocked at the door with a pandoro (italian cake), a kettle, tea bags and coffee and sugar. We were so touched. We had this for breakfast each of the 3 mornings we were there. The fridge came in handy for the goodies we bought from the supermarket and saved us a fortune. I asked Mary where the local laundry was and she said to go around the corner and Hasan will take care of it. I did and Hasan said leave it with me and come back in 3 hours which I did and he had washed, dried and packed all our laundry. Not only did he save us hanging around his price was 18 Euro ($28 AUD) for a heap of clothes (about 2 1/2 loads). So grateful. Mary kindly suggested a very nice restaurant to eat at on our final night which was in walking distance called Restaurante Da Giovani. The kids spaghetti was under cooked but that's Italy but my cutlet and my husbands roast pork were so yummy. On our final morning my husband finally met Carlos and was disappointed he hadn't met him earlier. He said he was so full of information and showed him a lot of books he had. Thanks so much Mary for your kindness and caring nature you showed our family and to Carlo for his knowledge. We took the tour buses to see the sites and got on and off when we wanted at the stops of the sites we wanted to see. On the last day we sat on the Archaelogical bus and listened to the comentary. Half way you get off for a coffee at a little shop and get back on again to head back to the start. That was a nice way to finish our trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falcon Hotel; City: London England; Review: My husband, myself and our 2 teenagers stayed here for 5 nights in December and can't wait to go back one day. If you're the type that likes 5 star hotels then don't read on. If you're like me and a stay at a hotel is something you never do then read on. We arrived in London from Australia and boarded the Heathrow Express which I had pre-purchased tickets for before I left Australia. We travelled by Eurail through Europe and were able to purchase Heathrow Express tickets this way. We walked out of the station to the top of the hill (driveway) and if you keep walking straight (with a slight veer left) you arrive at Hotel Falcon within seriously 2-3 minutes. Our room was a quad on the ground floor with the kids on the left in a twin with their own bathroom and us being on the right in a double with our own bathroom. We could shut our own doors or just the big main door and be able to see into each others rooms. You couldn't swing a cat in the bathroom but it was beautifully clean. The rooms were small too but like you do on holiday you just use the room to sleep in. My husband would wake at 6 each morning and stroll to Paddington station for our morning coffee and the kids would slowly wake and we would go down stairs for breakfast. Breakfast was oustanding with bacon, eggs (anyway) baked beans, yoghurt, cereals, coffee, tea, toast, croissants, juices, fruit salad and you wait no more than 5 minutes once they know what you want. The station has a small supermarket, coffee houses, burger king, lot's of eats (and there's another burger king on the corner), subway around the corner, restaurants oh the list is endless. The open top big bus tour leaves from 50m away from the hotel too. Don't buy your tickets from the big bus co. either other than the bus ones as we found out you still have to cue even if you have a pre-purchased ticket for London Eye, Madame Tussaud's etc. Anyway back to the hotel, the lovely lady who ran the hotel from early morning was full of information if you asked. She put you on the right local bus to get you places and recommended we buy our local bus tickets after 9am from newsagents as they plummeted in price after this time. Internet is a very minumal fee (we can't remember). As we stayed in London at the begining of winter, it was magic. 5 degrees C each day and the sites were so fantastic. Oh the others that ran the hotel were just as nice too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hirschen; City: Zurich; Review: We were saved by Hotel Hirschen when hotel Adler wrote to us to say they could no longer accomodate us. I wrote immediately to Hotel Hirschen and they reaponded immediately offering us a great rate for a twin and double next to each other. This hotel served breakfast which consisted of croissants, coffee, tea, mini toasts, juice, cereal and spreads. The rooms we were given overlooked the square below and the square was a pedestrian street with plenty of shops. We ate at the Chinese Restaurant 200m towards the station and the kebad shop opposite. The station has shops and supermarkets below so food wasn't a problem. Zurich is so beautiful. We were only staying for 2 days to end our Europe trip and spend a day at the indoor heated pools and slides "Alpamare" This is a short train and bus trip from Zurich and if you have kids - go. You go to the ticket office at the train station and buy a combined train-bus-entrance. If you go to the tourist information first you can ask for 5 Euro discount cards before purchasing your tickets. The 10 slides are indoor apart from about 2 which tease you and make you go outside in the freezing below zero temps for a split second and the pools are outdoor but set at 30 degrees C and 33 degrees C and even a 36 degrees C pool. The wave pool is indoor and seems so chilly compared to the others but was set at about 28. Anyway back to the hotel and Zurich. It was about a 10 minute walk from the station. Really easy to find. We regret only having a day and a half as we would have ventured further. The hotel let us check in when we arrived at 12:30 so that was a huge plus to us too. Thanks Hirschen, we hope to visit your cute little hotel again one day. Internet was a small amount.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Abbazia; City: Venice Veneto; Review: We arrived in Venice from Rome and turned left out of the train station and walked no more than 100 mtrs and saw the Hotel sign on the laneway so couldn't miss it. If you know to look up as you walk you will not miss it I guarentee you. You then turn left and walk another 100mtrs and the hotel entrance is on your left. Oh my god were the words that came out of my mouth. It looked like we were in the wrong hotel. This looks to expensive to be staying here. Our room was a quad and the gentleman at the desk said to leave our bags and a guy will bring them up which he did in no time and of course we gave him a small tip. Our room was huge. The bathroom was huge too. The bells did ring at 7:15 and were loud and the dogs joined in and there were 130 tolls but hey you're on holiday so you shouldn't be asleep wasting your day. We had a beautiful brekafast pastries, mini toasts, jams, cornflakes, museli, meats and cheese, torta, flans, a coffee machine all so yummy. The vaporetti is just back up the lane and a short trip to St Marco's Square. Venice was under water but had boardwalks set up to walk on so no problem. The cafe just out of the laneway charges a heap to sit down so don't sit - stand. Food is pretty expensive but we did go to the restaurant recommended by another trip advisor which is left out of the hotel laneway and walk to the bridge and turn left again and find a bar/pizzeria on the left about 200 mtrs up. Thanks for a wonderful stay Hotel Abbazia we will recommend this hotel to everyone who will listen. Internet was free.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Stayed at The Mercure on Spring St when we came from Perth to watch the Dockers at the MCG. When I made my booking online I noticed when I booked the 2 rooms one had 2 single beds which was an error on my part. I quickly phoned the hotel and told the young man there what I had done and that I wanted 2 double rooms. He asked me for my booking number and assured me he had changed the booking and everything was set. I now had a booking for 2 double rooms. When we checked in after arriving from Perth the gentleman at the desk said right you have one double and a room with 2 singles. No I said. I told him the story of phoning the hotel and he said whoever I spoke to hadn't changed the booking and the Hotel was full so he couldn't make the change. I was very upset and he began to check all his other bookings seeing if he could change anything and came up with a positive result. We now had to doulbe rooms. I was very thankful and we went off to our rooms. My son was only staying 1 night and we were staying 2 so I needed to book the hotel shuttle for him to get to the airport first thing in the morning so wanted to arrange this a.s.a.p. I went to reception not long after check in and spoke to a young man regarding booking this service. He said he would book it and gave me a ticket and said he would leave a message on our phone to confirm the booking. When we arrived back I noticed there was no message on our phone so asked the young man back at reception. He looked like he had forgotten and said he would deal with it now and I left him to it. When we came back from the game I again asked at reception and was told the shuttle company was closed for the day and we couldn't make a booking. When I said no we have a booking we are waiting for confirmation another gentleman stepped in and realised the young man had again forgotten to book my son's shuttle and assured me my son would have transport in the morning which I must say he did (thank goodness). The next day we went out as soon as my son was on his shuttle at 8 a.m. and came back around 2p.m. and found one of our ooms had been made up and the other (4 doors away) not made up. Again we got onto reception and again we were sorted out. Apart from these 3 hiccups the stay at the Mercure was extremely comforabtle. The beds beautiful, extra pillows were delivered upon request, breakfast was unreal and the views from our room spot on. I think all hotels have days when things don't go quite right (I have them days too). They learn from this and improve. I will recommend this hotel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: We stayed here with the kids and booked 2 rooms back in September, 2010. Had problems then and again this time. This holiday was for my husband and I without the kids for the first time in 18 years. We booked the Privilege 1 queen bed Garden View with balcony. (Their description upon booking) "The ideal choice for extra comfort. Enjoy Deluxe facilities, plus gourmet tea and coffee, bathrobes, slippers, complimentary internet, welcome chocolate, mineral water, magazines and newspapers. Up to 2 adults" .We decided to splurged a bit and the room was an average $247 over 5 nights = $1235. When I checked in there were people being offered free breakfast for their June special. Oh we should qualify I thought and asked when I began my check-in. "No" the guy said, unfortunately you have booked a different offer. I was a bit upset but thought oh I bet you pay for it with a more expensive room rate. Not so. When I came home I punched in 5 nights starting on a Thursday and checking out on a Tuesday and up it comes free breakfast and a total price of $1165. So the room is cheaper and you get free breakfast? Then on our first morning we opened our door expecting our complimentary newspaper to be outside. No - no newspaper. Hey, hang on, there should be magazines too I remember when wondering about our newspaper. When we went to go out for the day I enquired at the desk. Oh no you have to order the newpapers I was told. WHAT???? And the magazines? They should be on your coffee table. I thought oh no way there aren't any there but I checked when I arrived back as I didn't want to be upset about something that was there and I just didn't see it. When I went back upstairs, sure enough no magazines. I left a note for when the room came to be made up asking if we could have some magazines and found them when we arrived back later in the day. As we had drank the coffee and tea supplies, we looked forward to this when we arrived back only to find the supplies had not been replenished. I couldn't believe it and took the opportunity to ask at the desk for more and if they considered nescafe to be gourmet coffee as listed as one of our complimentary items when booking the room. Yes the young man at the desk nodded. Well the next day as we hadn't had our tea and coffee replenished, I left the mostly empty tray on the coffee table for the rooms servicers to see and guess what? Again we came back to the exact tray of a couple of teabags. Over our 5 nights there, they gave us one hot choc sachet. No tea bags and only decaf coffee. I wasn't going to ask as this is someones job and instead of complaining I just don't go back. This hotel is so handy to trams, MCG and Crown; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: We arrived on a Wednesday from Perth about an hour prior to check-in but was given our key immediately saying our room was ready. The rrom was exactly as we had pictured from the web site. We had an Executive Suite 1 king bed. It was a room with a seperate living area to the bedroom with both rooms having a flat screen t.v. Oh the remote didn't quite work well but being on holiday we weren't there to watch a lot of t.v.!! The hotel is accessed via Little Bourke Street for taxis, shuttle buses and cars. The tram stop (runs in both directions as the hotel is close to a corner) is a stones throw away. You can catch the 96 to ST Kilda's Acland Street from Bourke Street stop (remain on the tram until the final stop) or go to Lygon Street precinct from the Swanston st tram stop. The hotel has a really nice cafe and a small amount of pokies if you feel like a flutter. China town is on Little Bourke offering the most amazing restaurants. We went to The Bamboo House (I think was it's name) which is a bit of a stroll up Little Bourke on the right hand side. It is the most amazing Chinese Restaurant (a bit fancy too). We ate breakfast at Cafe Excello on the cornor of Spring and Little Collins every morning as they have great prices and even better coffee. Oh the coffee in Melbourne is good anywhere. Anyway back to the hotel, the bed was so comfortable, the shower (in a bath) had a little mould but overall the bathroom was very clean. The room was made up each day after lunch with plenty of clean towels and flannels and all items used (e.g. shampoo, soap) was replenished. I will review the Lanes and Arcades walking tour as well as the great ocean rd tour and some restaurants so be sure to check them out. Thanks mainly go to the staff on the desk and the maids. They were spectacular.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Well had another fantastic stay at this hotel. When we arrived we were welcomed back. Because we were returning guests they asked if we drank wine which we didn't so chocolates were fetched as a special little arrival gift. The young blonde girl on reception/check-in(sorry forget her name) asked us why we were in Melbourne which I told her to shop and browse and she immediately pulled out a map to show us the main shopping districts and areas. I went this time with my daughter so had a double room with 2 double beds. Our view was of the church, Eureka sky deck and Bourke St mall. I was sooo happy with this. Everything was clean. We had our rooms made up each day when we left to go shopping and found them made up by lunch time. One morning there was no water for a good 4 hours which for me was a bit of a buggar but was the only glitch in out 4 night stay. My husband and I are booked for April to watch some footy and do some tours so can't wait to return. The noise of the street below is not that bad it actually reminded me I was on holiday and smack bang in the middle of the best place I love to visit - Melbourne. Pokey machines off the foyer are great to have 5 minutes in. Breakfast was great for me but my daughter expected croissants and muffins which there were none. So many cake and coffee shops around so a good breakfast with bircher muesli fresh fruit bacon eggs and toast and juices was by far enough for me. The best place we found to shop was left out of the hotel and a 5 minute walk to Melbourne Central Station (opposite the uni) It had 3 levels of the best shopping and another floor of movie theatres. Turning right out of the hotel it's another 5-10 minute walk to Flinders St Station. Just behind it are a set of stairs that take you down to the Yarra River (stay to the left of the station - don't go into it). When you get a little way up you can cross a bridge so you are on the left side of the river. Walking approx. 20-25 mins brings you to South Wharf DFO. You will pass Eureka Sky Deck and Crown Casino along the way. So many nice restaurants at the Casino including Cervo. There's also a food hall right at the end with a lot of variety and gelato.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Stayed here again with hubby in 1111 which is a suite with separate bedroom. Check-in took 3 mins and same with check-out. Was unwell on a Sunday night and a Dr was contacted immediately and was at my hotel room within 40 mins. Great to deal with and we have stayed here about 4 times now. Just booking for my daughter and myself again in July. So close to trams going in every direction. Walking distance to everything from the Yarra where you can get ferries up and down the Yarra and to Williamstown, or to Melbourne Central Station straight up Swanston which is a train station and a shopping person's dream with multi levels of shops, to Chinatown which is out the front door on Little Bourke, to Etihad straight up Bourke (tram or walk) or the MCG tram or walk. Since you just eat and shop in Melbourne it is good to walk everywhere so you don't feel guilty when you stop for a coffee and treat available at every cafe you pass. Oh and there's a greek strip up the rd too which has the best kebabs. Be sure to check all my restaurant reviews.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: We visited "our" hotel again this July. Alex made sure we were looked after as we had a little hiccup with our January visit. This time my daughter and I came for shopping and to see PINK! Alex kindly left a lovely bottle of wine and some delicious biscuits with a lovely card. Our stay was awesome as usual. Swanson St on the door step. BourkeSt Mall, Number 96 tram to StKilda, China Town. You can apply for your Myki travel card on line before you leave and have it delivered and registered so you can top up each time you're in this great city. I would give it 2 weeks to be certain it comes mailed to your address in time for your trip. A hint with these it to tag on EVERY time and tag off on your last trip only. If you forget to tag off it's no big deal it just charges you the maximum day trip cost which was around $7. We checked out Fitzroy for the first time which was a lovely change from the normal shopping we normally check out. You can get tram.112 from Collins St and get off on Brunswick St shopping precinct.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falcon Hotel; City: London England; Review: So we stayed here again. This time just hubby and I and this time we had to lug our suitcases up the stairs but hey that's ok for us. It may bother some older people but the guy at reception when we arrived was very helpful and took mine while hubby took his own. Yes the rooms are still small but I'll ask you again how much time are you spending in it? To sleep is my answer. Hubby had the cupboard space and I had the suitcase mount. Brekkie was again fantastic. What ever you want how you want it. I had scrambled eggs and hubby the fried eggs, bacon and beans. Plenty of toast, juices, tinned fruit, yoghurt and croissants (not as nice as France) cereals. You don't leave in the morning hungry. London is very walkable. If not, the bus stand is on the Praed Street, to the right of the station and the reception help you get everywhere. A big help I had this time was my google maps. I asked it to take me from my location to wherever it was I was going and It told me how many minutes to walk or which bus and how to there. I then took a screen shot of the map and took my ipad with us everywhere. It was our mud map wherever we went. Coffee is everywhere but the best we found was Bon Bouche. This was near KFC and Subway on Praed Street. At around 5:30 or 6 pm they would also reduce their rolls of ham, egg, tuna or whatever was left and sell them off really cheap. We often ate these for dinner. Their cakes were also discounted. Have fun if you go.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Continental; City: Genoa Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: We arrived from Nice, France via Ventimiglia. As soon as we left the train station, the hotel was in full site. Exactly how the pictures show with the flags flowing in the wind. Right next door is a chemist so look for the big green crosses if you can't spy the hotel immediately. When checking in they require you passports and once checked in you can take the so so old fashioned elevator to your room. What a treat. Both the elevator and the room. The from is bright and big and the bathroom quite a big size too. The windows block the noise but the Italian shutters are an extra darkener and noise block. Reception let you get settled then ask you to return when you're ready to receive a map and a few instructions how to get around. We were lucky enough to do some research on trip advisor so knew about the public elevators that get you from the ground to the top of the areas surrounding Genoa for some pretty pictures to take and later admire. The first public lift is right next door to the chemist adjoined to the hotel. There is a machine to buy your ticket in the entrance of the lift area. You can select your language and buy your ticket. You can buy a 24 hours pass or just a 100 minute pass. Once you purchase it, next to the machine is a validation machine so make sure you validate it so the time can be stamped and your ticket becomes "live" so to speak. Once you exit this lift directly opposite the exit is the museum which has gardens to wander through (free) or both the gardens and then pay to enter the museum. When you come back down you can walk up Via Balbi which the hotel is on (keep left) and come to an open area. Keep walking straight for another 20 steps or so past all the young uni kids sitting on the stairs and you will see the entrance to the other public lift. This one is a funicular which you use your same ticket for or buy a new one if the other has expired and you go right to the top which is called Righi. When you exit this funicular the actual building,you arrive in has stairs leading up to a viewing deck over about 4 levels that you can get great pics of the Genoa town and Port. As you exit when you come back down to the bottom turn left so you're back on the road you came on and walk past the cafés and about another 50 metres and you will see Via Garibaldi in front of you as a vehicle tunnel. You then have to get to the right side of the road and turn right (just before the tunnel) at the road named Via Cairoli. Once you have turned right up this road it becomes the Via Garibaldi pedestrian area where you take your time and enter each building to take; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Federale; City: Lugano Canton of Ticino Swiss Alps; Review: We arrived at the station above and quickly realised the map to get to this hotsl involved stairs to start with. That's ok if you have light luggage but we were from Australia and had 25kg suitcases and back packs. If you have this you should exit the station and turn right where you will see a roundabout where you can cross the road safely to the ramp/footpath that leads to the hotel. This is the beginning of walking down hill and climbing back up again over and over for your stay in beautiful Lugano. We arrived at the hotel and were told of an upgrade to a superior room from our booked comfort room. Wow we were very grateful not yet realising how grateful. We got to our room and the view was amazing. It overlooked the water, the mountains, Monte Bre and the old city oh we couldn't believe it. After settiling in we went for a walk. The only way I can describe to get to the old town is treating the hotel as a clock that is positioned at 6o'clock and you have to go past 9 o'clock to get to 12 o'clock or the other way past 3 o'clock to get to 12 o'clock . Both ways take the same time and both ways are down a steep hill that is not a,problem to get down but getting back up is oh so tiring. You get to eat what you want then climb the hill to pay for it. Haha. One big suggestion fro eating here was as you walk straight down the hill (you can veer left down some other hill) keep straight and at the bottom the funicular is there and it is a square. You can either now ever left to the building in fron of you or right. If you veer right you will walk toward the best Italian eatery for rolls, pizza, hot food you name it. For evening meals once you get this stall, turn right and walk not very far (probably 10-20metres) and turn left and you will see the sign La Tinera. This restaurant offers great traditional Italian meals and has a menu out the front so you can decide if it's for you. Just one word of warning for the shoppers, this place is pretty much shut down for Sundays. That was a let down but we made that day the one to walk the lake and have a lovely meal at one of the few places open in the square (the only place to find somewhere to eat and drink). Back to the hotel. We did have an evening meal here just to give it a go and it didn't disappoint. Very nice food and the waiter was very attentive. This is where you have breakfast in this part of the hotel and breakfast was full of the traditional Italian/Swiss food. Heaps of fruit, breads, cereal, pastries, meats and cheese and coffee. Very very nice. Upon checking out of the hotel we received a lovely little Christmas; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Engadina; City: Como Lake Como Lombardy; Review: This hotel was close to the station. When exiting we went straight down the stairs with our heavy luggage and realised as you exit you can turn right and there is a footpath leading down to the point you need to be at to reach Engadina. Once at the giant hands at the foot of the path away from the stairs you turn left and follow this road until you reach the roundabout and turn right. The hotel is just up from here on the left hand side so,you will have to walk to the lights to cross this busy road safely or be dare devils like us and pick a spot to run across. The hotel is clean and just what we needed for our 2 night stay. The road is very busy out the front but not noticeable in the lobby. In your room you do hear the cars but they weren't a problem for us to sleep. It was 5 minutes to the lake and 2 minutes up on the right is a supermarket for goods you require. We were desperate to do washing and found a coin laundry finally at Quick Wash Via Carloni 14. Probably a 20 minute walk from the hotel. Breakfast is placed at your table consisting of mini toasts, juice, coffee, pastries and yoghurt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hirschen; City: Zurich; Review: We paid just under 200 Francs per night for 4 nights here. Stayed here 4 years and as it's about a ten minute walk for the station, we stayed here again. A large stair case leads to the reception. This is a bit of a downer as we travel with 25kg suitcases and backpacks but we remembered how nice it was so hubby was ok about lugging the bags up. Breakfast is pastries and boils you own eggs, coffee, toast, meats and cheeses selection, cereals and tea. The room is fairly small but as it's expensive in Switzerland, this is a small price to pay as you are out most of the day anyway. It has a McDonald cafe just out the door and left going down about 80 metres. You may say so what but I have to tell you their McCafe latte macchiato are so nice. Another discover we made this time after leaving the hotel is turning right and walking down the second alley way toward the main road and crossing over and turning left. You get to a pedestrian bridge and turn right and you have Docle and Gabban in front of you. Walk to the left of this building but stay close by the left side and follow this alley way up and you will discover what we called the rich side of the river. It's like the old town where we stayed but full of expensive shops. You will eventually meet up with Bahnhofstrasse which will take you back to the station where there is another little city right under the platforms full of shops and restaurants. Back to the hotel and everything was clean and the bathroom to me was ok in size because we had showered in some pretty tiny spaces but this was not too bad. Sheets were changed on our third night and towels to be washed is an option as in all hotels. Leave them on the floor they change them, hang them up they stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Abbazia; City: Venice Veneto; Review: We came back after such a wonderful experience first time around. We had a beautiful room and the front desk is very friendly at check-in. They call a porter to help with the bags so be ready to give a small tip after you get to the room. Breakfast is full of pastries, fruit, cereals and a great coffee machine to get your day started. We found a great place for pastries and rolls which sold sliced salami and ham and cheeses at the back counter which you paid separately for. We would do this, then buy the rolls on the way out and make our lunch for the day. They also sold lollies and chocolate and drinks. A fantastic little shop called Rizzo. About 2 doors back is the perfect place for coffee which I have reviewed called Torrezfazione Machi. Back to the hotel and coming from the train station when you exit the train it is only one way to the front because it's a final destination station so no left or right when you get off. When you come to the end of thee platform turn left to exit the station because this is a wheelchair access ramp so you don't have to lift your heavy bags down the front of the stations stairs. Turn left when you get to the bottom of the ramp and can't walk any more forward because the water is in front of you. By now the first of many bridges will be to your right. When you are level with this bridge it is no more than 15 steps until you see the lane way which you have to left up to reach Hotel Abbazia. Go up here and the hotel entrance in about 100m up on your left. If we had to make one complaint about the hotel it would be that the shower is in the bath with no shower screen which makes for a very wet floor when you shower. I mastered it in the 3 nights we were there though so not a problem for me after the first shower. My husband on the other hand just didn't quite grasp it. To get to Rizzo for yummy food, turn left as you come out of the lane way and walk straight until your come to like a piazza square and keep going straight while veering slightly left and you're simply following everyone because it's only one way to go. When you get to the bridge directly in front of you, go over it and keep to your left. Only 100metres up on your left you will find it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: I have to start by saying what a great place this is to stay with it's faults but.......... The staff were always jumping right on their mistakes to make amends. We had 12 wonderful nights here in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. It seemed that each morning they came to service our room, they concentrated on 1 bathroom and forgot the other. It was something simple like no spare toilet roll, no towel to replace the one on the floor or even tea bag top up. But in saying that, with a phone call they were on out doorstep pronto giving us what we requested. The lounge had a few stains so we put a rug over it for our entire stay. The kitchen was great and we bought cereal from the Spencer St Coles and Woolworths along with milk and bread for toast. A real saving on our pockets not to have to buy each meal. The tram stops right outside our door leading to the MCG or around the corner for Bourke St Mall or StKilda in the other direction. The free city circle also stops across the road. There are Domino's, Nando's, 711 deli, Asian, indian, napalese, bottle shop all with in 2 mins of walking. We paid $70 each per night for 4 people $280 per night for the room which was very reasonable for Melbourne. Not sure what the standard rooms are like but would recommend the 2 bedroom apatment with no worries. The staff on the desk to the cleaning staff are very warm and welcoming and stop to greet you without fail every time you walk in and out of the building. The pool and spa were a treat after walking and shopping and site seeing. We rented a car twice from Spencer Street station which again is up the road and easy to navigate in and out of the cente of Melbourne. Crown casino is over the bridge so another 4-5 minute walk without hassle. We caught and shared a taxi to and from the airport approx $60 between 4 of us and found it much better than catching the buses that have to drop others at their hotels or the sky bus which only takes you to the station.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Citadines on Bourke Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Chose this hotel due to it's location (Bourke Street). Absolutely handy to trams and walking distance to everything in central Melbourne. Can't fault the location but due to other buildings sharing the same height, our view was of a brick wall next door. We could have paid more yes, but I emailed the hotel asking for twin beds as this isn't in the selection when booking and to have a view if possible. My email was answered with a yes for twin beds and my room with a view had been noted. Really I should have been answered that since I was getting a cheaper room, there was no chance for a view. That would have made me consider a different hotel or paying more. I do like to come back to my hotel and relax with a view so if this is not the case for you, by all means everything else about the hotel was great. Also a point to make was our room was not ready by 2pm checkin time. We came in at 1 and was told this but thought oh well we will wait the hour but it was 2:30 before someone else advised us our room was ready. It seems they delighted in telling us we were too early but then couldn't deliver with their advertised time of checkin. Maybe when they have a full hotel, they need to employ more staff. Again, a big thank you to housekeeping for keeping our room beautiful for the 5 nights we were there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel Suites Fallsview; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: The whirlpool room at this hotel is not only value for money, but honestly the best view of the most important part of our 6 week holiday. The room, clean and bed comfortable. Incline railway so close and the restaurants close by, yummy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Always love to stay here. Got one of the older rooms but still very happy with the room. Vegan breakfast (acai bowl) one morning was a real hit. Coffee made soy and beautiful. Only problem was one morning we left the "we are awake please make up our room" sign on the door at 8:30am and upon returning at 5:30pm, the room was not made up. Someone had entered the room to place a paper for guests to order lunch for days at the tennis so they didn't think the sign said do not disturb. I rang reception and requested towels and to also let them know about the room not being made up and he was very apologetic. He said someone would come and do a quick clean as well as replace the towels. We left the room for an hour so they could do this and came back to only towels being replaced. The room wasn't cleaned and the beds still unmade. Not even a $10 credit to use at their restaurants was left on the bed for us to use. A real shame as we were really happy with the service on the other days. We stayed 4 nights.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bayview Geographe Resort; City: Busselton Western Australia; Review: We booked this 7-8 months in advance. We were here for a wedding which started at 3pm and approx 4 months before he wedding, I wrote to request an early check-in. I never heard a thing back. My husband then rang approx 2 weeks to make the same request and the lady said she would note it but couldn't make any promises. Then an email came a few days before our stay asking us to email any special requests which he then next did again. We were hopeful so arrived at approx. 1pm. My husband was told our room wasn't ready and they would call. We had nowhere to go as we just needed to get ready and leave. My daughter went in at 1:30 and watched a lady being happily given her room keys to check-in. She then asked was our room ready, the lady said no. She came back and began putting my makeup on in the boot of the car in the car park. She then went back to reception at 1:50 to ask where she could begin straightening her hair and was told our room was ready. It was a mad rush to have showers and get ready and head off to Aravina Estate. What made me mad was there wasn't a straight out no. If we were told definitely no checkin til 3, we would have got ready at home. I wondered how busy they would have been on a Thursday night to have all 3 bedroom accommodations booked out and have to service them all Friday morning. We were booked in so long ago, I would think a company could say hey these guys booked early and asked for early checkin, let's reply and say yes your room will be ready at 12:30 or 1pm. Why were others given early checkin over us? Apart from that, we love the 3 bedroom set up. Everyone was comfortable and it was nice to have a fridge for our breakfast options we brought with us. There is no oven.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: Missouri man missing for a week found alive in car that crashed into ravine; Abstract: Ryan Linneman, of Lee's Summit, was found by a dirt bike rider in wreckage along Interstate 470 in Kansas City, Lee's Summit police said.; Category: news
Title: Why Professional Chefs Refuse to Cook with Truffle Oil; Abstract: Truffles are some of the priciest ingredients you can buy so how is it that they're so common on restaurant menus these days?; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Let's Talk About Armpit Pain Is It Normal or a Sign of Something Serious?; Abstract: Armpit pain is a weird thing, especially if you tend to think the worst, like whoa, cancer! Here are the more likely scenarios.; Category: health
Title: Notorious Low Bridge Known For Decapitating Box Trucks Getting Raised; Abstract: The "11-foot-8" bridge will soon be taller, but not by much.; Category: autos
Title: 50 amazing gifts for every type of person and budget; Abstract: Let the product experts at Reviewed help you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The healthiest fast food option at every well-known chain; Abstract: Did you know a White Castle Original Slider has fewer calories than a chocolate milkshake? We all crave fast food every now and again, but some menu options are undeniably healthier than others. Here we look at every major fast food chain and point out the surprising main meal menu items that will help you cut the calories.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 17 Movie Soundtracks Every Kid from the '70s Loved; Abstract: Soundtracks in the 1970s were filled with some of the most iconic film scores, including themes that have stuck with us decades later.; Category: music
Title: 14 Things That Aren't Worth Buying on Black Friday; Abstract: Black Friday is known for being a great time to pick up deals on almost everything but don't be fooled. Not every item is a bargain or even in stock, and some purchases may be better left for a different time of year. Here are some buys to skip over until you don't have to fight Black Friday crowds to get to them.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Should You Try the Controversial Cabbage Soup Diet? See What Experts Have to Say; Abstract: Have you tried the cabbage soup diet, the 7-day program where soup is most of your food? We asked the experts to chime in on its effectiveness and safety.; Category: health
Title: 100+ Funny White Elephant Gifts That'll Leave Everyone Laughing Hard This Holiday Season; Abstract: The pressure is on!; Category: lifestyle
Title: 30 Holiday Gift Bargains From Costco; Abstract: Gifts for loved ones and holiday hosts can be found cheaply and efficiently at Costco. The deals aren't limited to the warehouse giant's signature Kirkland brand. Holiday shoppers can find deals on Apple watches, mixers from KitchenAid, coffee makers from Keurig, Bose headphones, and more.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primus: Hallucino-Genetics Live 2004 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Work of Director Spike Jonze (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Doors: Soundstage Performances (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Interstate 60 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primus: Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Led Zeppelin (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pollock (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Da Ali G Show: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Clearing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves; Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Ridley Page; Review: This book is a beautifully reasoned expalnation of what makes the human race different from the animals, how this leads to continuous innovation, and how, (if we don't foul it up, which we surely still can), it can lead to a vastly more prosperous world for all of us (particularly the parts that are now poor) in the coming century. Here, briefly, are a few of his central ideas, which are all supported by the evidence he presents. These work together to support his central thesis. Specialization is good. Trade is good (and we are the only species that trades). Together, specialization and trade enable us to efficiently use our talents in the best way to get the best of what others produce. Self-sufficiency leads to poverty, because no one can master all of the skills and have all the tools necessary for anything above a subsistance living. Cross-fertilization of ideas is necessary. Rarely if ever does one invent something entirely on his own. Inventions come from putting together ideas others have had in novel and unique ways. (As a patent holder, I can attest to this.) Use of energy from other than human beings is what allowed the effective end of slavery (Yes,it still exists, but is criminal nearly everywhere). The more compact the form of energy, the better for the environment. The higher the real per-capita income, the longer and better people live. In the next century, real growth will allow us to deal with any ill effects from global climate change, and lift Africa out of poverty, if we but act reasonably intelligently. I don't have the book in front of me just now, so I may have left something out. But I assure you, Matt Ridley did not. Get it, read it, and be sure to look at the graph at the beginning of each chapter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Origins of Virtue: Human Instincts and the Evolution of Cooperation; Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Ridley Page; Review: In this book, Ridley, a zoologist by training but with an omnivorous mentality, explores the question of why virtue (as we define it) is an essential and evolved part of human civilization. He draws on every relevant discipline to do so, biology (and particularly genetics), game theory, ecology, sociology, anthropology, and economics to effectively show that our cooperative social nature grew out of the competitive advantage it gave us as a species. I've always felt that proof was too strong a term in the social sciences, but the compelling arguments he presents are as close as I've seen. Here are some key points he shows convincingly: 1) Division of labor is essential to human civilization, and indeed is the single thing that best differentiates us from the rest of the animal kingdom. Without it we would still be naked savages foraging for food. 2) Trade allows the division of labor into more categories, making us all richer, even the less successful among us. 3) Trust enables improved trade, including credit, further enriching us. 4) Cooperation within and between groups also fosters trade and division of labor, but can also, if trust fails, result in wars. 5) Property is essential to wise use of resources, and the tragedy of the commons occurs, not because of property rights, but directly because of the lack of them. I consider this an essential read for every policy maker, one that could prevent many of the bone-headed decisions we see made at every level of government, from the elected branches to the bureaucracy. My one complaint is about the printer, not the author. The book is extremely well footnoted, but while the references to the footnotes (actually endnotes) goes to the end of the book at chapter 13, the endnotes themselves cut off rather abruptly in the middle of chapter 12. It appears that at least two pages worth were never printed. Hopefully this can be resolved in future editions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crown of Renewal (Legend of Paksenarrion); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Moon Page; Review: This is the concluding book in the Paladin's Legacy series, and if you start with this one, you will be lost. You really want to read The Deed of Paksenarrion as well as the other four books in this series first. Having done this, however, you will find that the action picks up where it left off and brings most, if not all, of the plot lines to an excellent and satisfying conclusion. As with the earlier books, Moon's military experience and clearly extensive research into how life was lived in medieval times comes through in the action sequences. Also well though out are the interactions of the human characters with the non-humans, each class of which (gnomes, elves, dragon, and iynisin) are given a well drawn and clearly non-human mentality. The main plot lines are drawn around Arcolin, Mikeli, and particularly Arvid, Dorrin and Kieri, each of which have to grow and make difficult choices to face an conquer the evils around them. If you have read the others, you need to read this. If you haven't, start and the beginning: you have a treat in store for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cryptonomicon; Author: Visit Amazon's Neal Stephenson Page; Review: After loosing two copies of this under regrettable circumstances, I finally purchased this on Kindle. The fact that I repurchased a book about thousand pages long and have already read several times is indicative of how much I loved it. The story follows two parallel timelines, one in World War II and the other in the present, and involves members of two families who interact in both timelines. One of the families (the Waterhouse family) inclines toward mathematicians, and the other toward adventurers, and the present day characters really have no idea that their forbears were interacting as well. The mathematicians in both time lines are involves in cryptography, the first in breaking the Nazi codes, the second in setting up a digital currency. (The book was written well in advance of bitcoin.) There are some hilarious parts, such as the earlier Waterhouse flunking the officer exam and being branded an idiot for overthinking a simple math problem. (It can't really be that easy...) There are also great action scenes, and all of the action is intricately woven together. Also woven in are appearances by some real life characters, such as interactions with Turing, Churchill, and a young Ronald Reagan. I don't want to spoil the fun by giving too much away, but this book is the reason I've read just about everything Neal Stephenson has written. It ties in with the Baroque Cycle, which was written later but involves the same two families around the time of Newton, and which is also a must read. It also ties in, more subtly, with Anathem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Outsorcerer's Apprentice; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Holt Page; Review: This is a reasonably funny story which parodies fantasy stories and modern society. If I was a Brit, I probably would have gotten some of the inside jokes that I didn't pick up as an American, but there were plenty I did get and they were pretty good. The bits about the economy in the fantasy kingdom making no sense were funny, as were the plays on standard character types such as lawyers, elves, goblins and dwarves. There were some laugh-out-loud parts, but also some parts that dragged, but overall a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saint Odd; Author: Visit Amazon's Dean Koontz Page; Review: This book was the perfect ending for the Odd Thomas saga. The action was non-stop, the poignancy of his longing for his lost Stormy, the way the details involving the other characters raveled back together at the end, even the compelling question of how they could be reunited at the end of a story told in the first person were masterfully handled. I can't say more without spoilers, but I can say that the ending was as perfectly smooth and blue as is Odd himself. Perhaps he will find time to send us the story of his adventures with Stormy on the other side.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penric's Demon; Author: Visit Amazon's Lois McMaster Bujold Page; Review: This short novel is set in the world of The Curse of Chalion, somewhat before that story. If you liked that novel, you will like this also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luther's Large Catechism: A Contemporary Translation With Study Questions (English and German Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Luther Page; Review: I am a Lutheran layman who is responsible for preparing our eighth graders for Confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism). Study of the Lutheran Catechism is an essential part of this program. The Small Catechism is the essential starting point, but I have found this volume to be essential for the deeper study that intelligent young people need. The translation is excellent. The Large Catechism has a sermon on each of the major points in the Small Catechism, going through the Ten Commandments, Apostles' Creed, and Lord's Prayer, with sections on Holy Communion, Baptism, Prayer and Confession as well. The starkness of Luther's view on some points brings the Reformation into clear view over the five hundred years that have elapsed, and I often have to make sure this is tempered. (Luther, at the time he wrote this, was not very tolerant of either the Roman Catholic Church or of Judaism.) Nonetheless, this is an essential text for learning how and what Luther thought, and what he thought the most essential Lutheran doctrinal views were.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancillary Mercy (Imperial Radch); Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Leckie Page; Review: You want to read the previous two books first, as this is a conclusion of the trilogy. I will just say that it is a wonderfully and wholly fitting end, and not spoil it any further.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golf Omnibus; Author: Visit Amazon's P. G. Wodehouse Page; Review: This is the classic full compilation of Wodehouse's golf stories. I played exactly nine holes of golf in my entire life, and it was so embarrassing I never picked up another club except for miniature golf. Whether you are like me, or will only be reading the book because it's too rainy to play, every story in here will make you laugh. Many are told by the nameless "Oldest Member", whose play is all in the past, but who remembers every odd character and circumstance in the history of the Club. I stated there is no violence, but there is occasional violence to clubs and light humorous fisticuffs. Likewise, the sexual content is limited to love triangles resolved by 18 holes. But there is nothing here that you wouldn't read to an eight (or eighty) year old family member. As a matter of fact, I read a number of these for my father, a former golfer, when his eyesight was going. So whether you are a golfer yourself, or looking for a perfect gift for a golfer in your life, this is the book to get. I'd put it up against the Masters' for entertainment value any day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quarter Share: Golden Age of the Solar Clipper; Author: Visit Amazon's Nathan Lowell Page; Review: This story is the first of a series about Ishmael Horatio Wang, who loses his single-parent mother and is forced to leave his home planet at the age of 18. He becomes a space merchant mariner out of necessity and takes the only job available, but finds he quickly adapts to his situation and turns things in a positive direction, for him and for his crewmates. While the author has a lot of fun with the "Call me Ishmael" line, the Horatio is more apt, as this is largely a Horatio Alger story of triumph over adversity. The characters are well drawn and enjoyable, and the technological aspects are plausible for the fictional aspects, and accurate for things like ship ecology. I liked it well enough to immediately order the next book on completion of this one, and, as it was Kindle, just kept reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trust Your Next SHOT: A Guide to a Life of Joy; Author: Meadowlark Lemon; Review: This is a wonderful and inspiring book that will encourage you to reach for the best within you and make the most of your life. Recommended for everyone, basketball fan or not. I had the privilege of seeing the Harlem Globetrotters when he was starring, and it was a highlight of my childhood. This book shows how he turned the poverty and racism of his childhood around, and made himself an ambassador, not just for other blacks, but for all Americans around the world. I will carry what I learned from this book for the rest of my life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearls Before Swine 2016 Day-to-Day Calendar; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephan Pastis Page; Review: Pearls Before Swine is simply the funniest comic going, with a combination of weird characters and really awful puns. Every day is a new laugh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Half Share (Trader's Tales Of The Solar Clipper) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Nathan Lowell Page; Review: This book is the second in the series that starts with Quarter Share and continues with Full Share. The three form an uninterrupted narrative of the experience of Ishmael Wang over his two years of service on the Lois McKendrick. The bulk of this book is devoted to his experiences working in the environmental area to keep the air and water pure and flowing in an artificial environment; trading at various ports of call; and his social life both on and off the ship. Ishmael is a good guy that you want to root for, and if he has any character flaws, we have yet to see them. If you're looking for a troubled anti-hero, this is not the book. If you're looking for a hard-working good guy overcoming obstacles and meeting with success, you'll enjoy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crosstalk: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Willis Page; Review: The central character of this novel is Briddey Flanagan, an employee of a cellphone manufacturer who is beset at all sides by her family (Aunt Oona, sisters Mary Clare and Kathleen, and niece Maeve) and co-workers. All of them are constantly intruding into her life. As the story opens, she has just been asked to undergo a still somewhat experimental procedure known as an EED, which is supposed to enhance her emotional bond to boyfriend Trent, who, from the action, clearly puts his career above all else. When it becomes known that she plans to have this operation, she is warned not to by all of her family, but most forcefully by C.B. Shwarz, an eccentric young inventor who works for her company. Ignoring the warnings, she and Trent undergo the procedure anyway. The operation has a major side-effect, which I won't reveal and which forms the basis for the following 90% of the book. The flaw in the book is that Briddey, an obviously talented woman, cannot seem to stand up for herself to anyone: family, co-workers, company brass, and most of all Trent. Most of her problems would go away if she would just grow a spine, call out the bad guys who eventually emerge, and threaten to sue and expose them unless she gets a nice settlement and they leave her alone. This option never seems to occur to her. Nonetheless an entertaining read, and probably more so if you are of Irish extraction, like half the characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Penric and the Shaman; Author: Visit Amazon's Lois McMaster Bujold Page; Review: A novella in the world of the Five Gods, second in the series featuring Penric and Desdemona. Read the stories in order. Penric is a well-meaning younger son of minor nobility, who unwittingly picked up a demon (Desdemona) when the former host died. Desdemona is not evil, having previously ridden ten women, several of them noted healers. This time Penric is recruited to help capture a murderer in a case with profound spiritual implications. Or is he a murderer at all?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penric's Mission; Author: Visit Amazon's Lois McMaster Bujold Page; Review: This is a fun read, as Penric uses his (and Desdemona's) powers in some interesting ways to get out of the predicament he finds himself in at the outset. For readers of other Bujold works, he has some ideas worthy of Miles Vorkosigan. Also, a little romance in this one, or at least a hint in that direction. The three Penric stories should really be collected as a novel-length book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bronze Skies (Major Bhaajan); Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Asaro Page; Review: In this story, Major Bhaajan must track down a murderer, and in the process, confront issues of her own parentage, unlocking hidden relationships and abilities. She discovers that sometimes the most frightening thing to face is the truth about your own past. This book is Catherine Asaro at her finest, and I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Empire Games: A Tale of the Merchant Princes Universe; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Stross Page; Review: If you are like me, and enjoyed the Hidden Family series of parallel universe novels by Charles Stross, you will enjoy this continuation. This book centers on Rita, the adopted-out daughter of Miriam Beckstein of the original novels. Rita carries the genes of a world walker (who can move between universes), and the DHS in her timeline (very close to ours until 2003) has discovered how to activate her ability. In the police state that emerged after the White House was nuked in that timeline, it's an offer she cannot refuse, at least safely. Will she be able to stave off a nuclear war between the two timelines?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Among Others; Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Walton Page; Review: If you've read and enjoyed other Jo Walton novels, be prepared for something different, but excellent nonetheless. This is the story of a girl in turmoil after the death of her identical twin sister, severe injury, and estrangement from her sister. She ends up in a boarding school, literally among others as she is as different from anyone there as you can be, while remaining a teenage girl. She finds ways to no only survive, but thrive and triumph thought will, wit, and character. She is an avid reader of Science Fiction and Fantasy, so readers in those genres will see many references to things they've read, and perhaps some they haven't.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Into the Fire: Vatta's Peace: Book 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Moon Page; Review: Let me start with a suggestion to all writers of book series with the same cast of characters: Offer a short "what went before" chapter at the beginning. Such books come out at intervals that are typically a year, so the action in the previous book is not exactly fresh in the reader's mind unless they reread it just before starting the new one. In the case of the Vatta series, the first book goes back to 2004, so a review of crucial plot information will help reorient the reader to this universe. Into the Fire gets off to a slow start, and a reminder of how the characters got into the present predicament would really have helped. However, once the plot really got going about 20% of the way in, we got to the expected military thriller, with Ky Vatta once more plotting out strategies to get her friends (and herself) out of dire situations with the deck stacked against her, and culminating in the demise of a particularly vile enemy. I do have one question, below: *****SPOILER ALERT***** Ky and her allies know that two ocean ships are coming in to port bearing an invading army? Why not have the legitimate authorities demand to board and inspect them, and when refused, sink them to avoid bloodshed on your own side?; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Kisiwa House; City: Stone Town Zanzibar City Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Archipelago; Review: We stayed here for 1 night between our safari and our beach stay. Kisiwa is a nice place but I am not overwhelmed by it. The service was fine and the room was good. We stayed in the Sulaima suite and it was well appointed and large however I felt like the bathroom was lacking. The pictures on the website and far more beautiful than our bathroom and I honestly, the shower water smelled... bad. The bed was very nice. I am thankful that we had the high floor suite because the noise from the streets was very loud. The location was convenient. The rooftop breakfast was delightful and we as the server. Overall for 1 night it was nice but I did not find anything special about it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Wilmington Wrightsville Bch; City: Wilmington North Carolina; Review: I recently stayed and enjoyed my time thoroughly. The room was comfortable and the location was great. I had the misfortune of being placed in room 209. While the room itself is in good shape and the design is good as well, It is directly above the entrance. The view wasn't so good but that was not the bother. The issue is that the flood light placed above the entryway shines directly on the window. That means that even with the shades drawn, the light creeps in. I am a light sleeper so this is an issue. I think the hotel is a good choice and a good addition to Wilmington. Just change the angle on the light that shines on 209.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta; City: Atlanta Georgia; Review: I am a picky traveler and I have enjoyed my stay at this location each time (3 total so far). The central location is great for anyone looking to do some of the most popular things in ATL (aquarium, coca-cola, etc). The staff is always nice and accommodating. The views are the best! I love just staring out of the windows!! I do not know what the rooms were like before the renovations but I can say that the renovated rooms are great. They are a bit on the small side (especially the bathroom) but not too small. I enjoyed Sundial and the jazz band that was playing. I think the breakfast buffet is overpriced, especially with 20% automatically added for gratuity. Parking is pricey but that is to be expected in ATL. I will say the first time we stayed, they did not tell us to take our radar detector down and they removed it themselves. By doing this, they broke the clip that held it there. The clip is the approximate price of 1 night's valet so they just took that charge off the room. I was happy with that compensation. I would definitely recommend this hotel if you are looking for a central location, friendly staff and beautiful views.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Biltmore; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: I enjoyed my stay here for the most part. The beds were comfortable and the atrium/lobby was nice. I enjoyed having the option for free breakfast and evening reception. I thought the selections on both were low quality but it was free so I guess that is to expected. I had a difficult time sleeping due to the time change for me and the fact that the AC did not work since they were between seasons and the AC hadn't been turned on for the whole hotel. I had forgotten my toothpaste and per the directions in the room; I called their front desk for some. They said that no one could bring it up at the time because there was only 1 person at the front desk (around 7a). They said it would at least be 30 minutes. I decided to walk down and I was able to see 2 people at the front desk, 1 in the back office and a few others around the lobby/breakfast area. If the hotel really wants to provide top-notch service, they would have offered another way to get it to me so I didn't have to get dressed to walk down. I was disappointed with that. Also, I had the DND on the door and the housekeeper still knocked and asked if I wanted service. I don't mind that she asked but whats the point of the DND? Overall, I would stay here again but I think the hotel has a lot of room for improvement in service.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel Baton Rouge; City: Baton Rouge Louisiana; Review: I had to switch my first room due to the lack of cleanliness. I'm have no idea how the room was approved as clean after seeing the gross pillow. My room faced the interstate and I could hear every car and truck that drove by. The AC units are very loud. I used earplugs and a white noise app and could still hear it all. The entire room had a damp feeling. The hot water was lukewarm at best. My refrigerator barely cooled and wasn't even in its built in location. I wouldn't walk without shoes on because the floor felt sticky. The desperately need to deep clean the floors. I had to move the bedside table a bit to get the plug for my phone charger bc they didn't have an easy access for charging and I quickly realized the area around the bedside table hadn't been clean in quite some time. Hair and dirt was everywhere. I will say the breakfast was good and staff was nice which is the only reason I gave 2 stars. I went to the gym and was disgusted by the condition of the equipment. The treadmill was stained with old sweat and I thought, well that's guests fault... not if there is no cleaning product available to clean up after yourself! This is a health hazard in my opinion.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Macdonald Marine Hotel Spa; City: North Berwick East Lothian Scotland; Review: For such a prestigious group, a huge disappointment, we were disturbed twice on our stay in our room when it was really unnecessary, on check out day on Sunday at 11am housekeeping thought they would disturb us at 10am to make up the beds !! Why at that time ?. On the Sat after a long day we thought we would catch a couple of hours sleep at 5pm we were disturbed again, to tell us we should expect a 'survey' of the room from 9am on the Sunday, when putting a note under the door would do. Amateurish at best !,Also the cost of the drinks, £12.95 for a glass of white wine ! No atmosphere in the bar or lounge, spa facilities extremely dated with green algae on a lot of the tiles simply won't do, two nights cost £265, three nights cost £895 !!!! Why ?, if your not a Golfer don't go here.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rennie Mackintosh Art School Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: It's basic, it's reasonably cheap, don't expect anything fancy, staff were helpful location not ideal, up a hill and steep steps.Window that didn't lock, large hole in carpet, no soap in dispenser in bathroom; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Can't fault this hotel for friendly & informative staff and excellent facilities, great location on the riverside. Spacious dining area and very sociable bar and health club. Great for the Hydro or SECC, taxi's always waiting at the entrance to take you to City Centre for approx £6.80; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blythswood Square Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: The hotel is nice and well decorated, the food and drinks are priced sympathetically to the surroundings. The rooms are well laid out with comfortable beds and chairs, the marble bathroom was very chic and the room facilities were more than adequate. The staff are friendly and the Spa looks excellent, although I didn't have time to try it, I was given a guided tour of it and it seemed very impressive. The location of the hotel is ok but slightly away from the shops and bars etc but not by much. Breakfast was ok without being to extravagant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Biggin Hall Country House Hotel; City: Biggin by Hartington Peak District National Park Engla; Review: What a fantastic little gem of a place, we came here a long time ago but always wanted to come back, I’m glad to say it’s as good today as it was then. Friendly staff, great food, picturesque location and very quiet surroundings. All in all a great place to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Cimo Samsung Galaxy S3 Case Gloss Premium Flexible TPU Cover for Samsung Galaxy S III S3 - Frosted Clear; Brand: Cimo; Review: I wanted a case that would add some grip to the phone while still showing off the color of the phone (mine is white). This case was perfect and easily stays in my hand but also allows the phone to be simply tucked into a pocket without being too 'grabby'. If pressed to come up with a complaint; the holes cut for the camera/flash/speaker on the back are just a bit off center. They do not cover any of those items and thus have no negative performance impact, but they're not exactly lined-up. However, the holes for the USB port, volume, and power button are perfect and the case makes the lateral buttons (volume and power) much easier to manage with just one hand. A good friend that is a phone-ophile was impressed by the case and the price (which was just dropped a few dollars after my order) and is now buying one too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [180 days warranty]ZeroLemon 2x Samsung Galaxy SIII 2300mAh Slim Battery + Free Battery Charger with USB charge port; Brand: ZEROLEMON; Review: Very happy with the batteries and they seemed to work like the original when it was new. It was nice having two batteries in the order but I would have preferred to just have one at half the cost. Either way, it worked as claimed and the price was still much better than others I had seen. Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JETech Case for Samsung Galaxy S5, Shock-Absorption Cover, HD Clear; Brand: JETech; Review: I had a similar case for my S3 and was happy to find this for the S5. Except this case was even better because it truly is crystal clear. Very, very happy with it and the price was great, IMO. I only hope the case doesn't yellow or discolor with time. Specifically what I like, beyond its clear look (My S3 case was a bit more frosted looking, which I didn't like), is the case wraps around to the top of the screen, so the lip of the case is a bit higher than the face of the phone, providing a protective space when you lay your phone face down (the screen would never touch the hard surface your laying it on). The side buttons are covered by the case but the put extra material in these locations so the buttons remain easy enough to use. The volume buttons are marginally more difficult to use but barely (the case makes them maybe 10-15% harder to push, I don't even think about it). The case lines up perfectly with the camera lense, flash, speaker, charger input...so no issues there either. Also the case has a more grip than the bare phone, which I thought was kind of slippery by itself. However, the case doesn't have too much grip that renders it difficult to slide into or out of pockets. Like I said, very satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S5 Screen Protector, Tech Armor High Definition HD-Clear Samsung Galaxy S5 Film Screen Protector [3-Pack]; Brand: Tech Armor; Review: Easy to apply. Great fit. Has held up well as of this writing (about 6 months of use).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung USB to 21Pin Data Cable for Galaxy S5 and Note 3 N9000, White (Non-Retail Packaging); Brand: Samsung; Review: Samsung cable so it's good. Just like the original (OEM).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AUKEY Car Charger, Flush Fit Dual Port USB Car Charger with 24W/4.8A Output for iPhone Xs/Max/XR, iPad; Brand: AUKEY; Review: I received and used this on a 4 hour car trip. It charged my phone quickly and I only used one USB port (need to test the other to ensure it works). It is pretty low profile and I checked my phone to see if it continued to charge after I turned off the ignition and removed the key. It does not, so I assume I can leave this charger plugged in all the time and won't have to worry about it draining my battery (2009 Sonata). I think the car batter drain will depend on the car and not this product. If your vehicle cuts power to the cigarette lighter when the key is out, then there is no way this charging device could drain your battery. Great product, good price, and good purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unifix Charging Port Dock Connector with Charger Port, Headphone Jack and Mic Replacement Part for iPhone 6S (Gray); Brand: Unifix; Review: Received the kit as promised. The Charging Port Dock for about $10 and the tools for $5 in one kit. The tools for $5 was a steal and were absolutely necessary to work on my daughter's iPhone 6S. Her phone was in a coat pocket when my wife through it in the wash. It was rescued quickly but it had already gotten wet and began to die. We put it in a bag of rice for 3 days. Using youtube videos, I replaced the charging port dock and the new piece seemed of equal quality to the original. Once completed, everything worked, though the screen still has some water spots on it...but I wasn't concerned about that. This was about 2 weeks ago so initial perception is very positive for this product. Would recommend. Hardest part about the installation was not losing those tiny, tiny screws which are specific to each hole. Took me about 1.5 hours but could do it again in less than 30 minutes. Hopefully I won't have to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SWEES Phone Case Compatible Samsung Galaxy S7 (2016; Brand: SWEES; Review: Simple and effective. Allowed my S7 to charge on a charging pad, prior case was too thick.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #3); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: my Favorite Series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse, #4); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: My favorite series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse, #5); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I love this series. Well written and so much fun; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Desire (Dark, #2); Author: Christine Feehan; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: I love these book when it raining outside and I can curl up with a cup of tea and read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1); Author: Karen Marie Moning; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am enjoying this series. I have been listening to these by audio book and have throughly loved the scottish accent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark #2); Author: Kresley Cole; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: Do not care for this writing style; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Outlander (Outlander, #1); Author: Diana Gabaldon; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I enjoyed everything about the book except that she was married in a different time. I think it would have been just as good if another marriage had not been destroyed. It is the main reason I did not move on with the series. With that said it is very well written; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1); Author: Gail Carriger; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved this book. Very funny; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Super Soft Baby Alpaca Wool Reversible Shawl Wrap Cape Solid Rich Black Color; Brand: Great Gift Ideas; Review: Just love this shawl. It is warm, so soft, long enough that it stays on your arms when you move your arms. The black is very black, and has a beautiful sheen! There is no sheding or any other issue. It is lightweight. I have decided to treat myself to a second one in tan color to keep at work for those days when the AC is too much. Shipping took only 10 business days which was way faster then I expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Soft Baby Alpaca Wool Reversible Shawl Wrap Cape Solid Burgundy Color; Brand: Great Gift Ideas Etc; Review: This is the second one I've bought, I now have a black and a burgandy. They are just perfect. They as so light weight yet so very warm. They fold up beaulifully so I can carry it in my tote bag during the winter so I always have it. I live in NW Florida where it is 80ish during the day and can go down to 30 or lower at night in the winter. I leave work at 11PM and walk a mile home and I just wrap this on and go, it really is that warm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extra Wide Comfort Athletic Crew; Brand: Extra-Wide Sock Company; Review: Quality product. Just as advertised. Fits perfectly. Washes great. Will buy from here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Tahitian Cultured Black Pearl, and Diamond Dangle Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Beautiful earrings. Pearls are beautiful and well matched. Very happy with purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Diamond Accent Jewelry Set; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Beautiful set. All pearls are well matched. Very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dooney & Bourke Ostrich Zip Around Phone Wristlet; Brand: Dooney & Bourke; Review: Quality product. Just as advertised. Works perfectly. Will buy from here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pure Cashmere Pashmina Shawl 3 Ply Solid Colors; Brand: The Pashmina Store; Review: Just beautiful!! Love the large size - very hard to find. Very happy, waiting for black to come back into stock to buy also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Sunco Lighting 6 Pack 4 Inch Remodel Housing, Air Tight IC Rated Steel Can,; Brand: Sunco Lighting; Review: We are remodeling and these are perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SharkBite U416LFA 1-Inch by 1-Inch by 3/4-Inch SharkBite Lead Free Reducing Tee; Brand: SharkBite; Review: As expected, great quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SharkBite U860B100 PEX Pipe Tubing 1/2 Inch, Blue, Flexible Water Tub, 100-Foot; Brand: SharkBite; Review: Replumbed our entire house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SharkBite U870W100 PEX Pipe & Tubing, 100-Foot, White; Brand: SharkBite; Review: Just what we needed . Replumbed our house. Great quality, great brand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunco Lighting 11W 4-inch ENERGY STAR UL-listed Dimmable LED Recessed Lighting Fixture Retrofit Downlight-4000K Cool White LED Ceiling Light; Brand: Sunco Lighting; Review: Remodeled our kitchen and included these. Great quality. Have recommended to many people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 30" X 16 Steel Return Air Filter Grille for 1" Filter - Removable Face/Door - HVAC DUCT COVER; Brand: HVAC Premium; Review: Remodeled and replaced our old one. Easy to install; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SharkBite 23388 Faucet and Toilet Kit; Brand: SharkBite; Review: Shark bite products are awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Philadelphia Museum of Art; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I had such an amazing time at this museum! I enjoy museum in general but this one is huge and has a lot of different exhibits from different time periods! The pop art exhibit rocked! The American art exhibit is very cool, you can see original furniture pieces and home stuff that has change for the better! I really recommended this place for anyone that loves art, self discovery, and just have a great time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: It's a great tour of your in philly and have some time to discover this place! Be ready to be amaze on how the prison system worked back in the day. The audio tour takes about an hour but you can still walk around the entire thing at your own time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: You want a Philly cheesesteak! This is the spot to come! Cool part is that they mention that nothing is fried at their location! That's a cool and healthy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban Saloon; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Cool spot, great wings and beer! A lot of college folks, a young and hit place to visit with good food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Food is amazing! At night it turns into a club, so you can have some good food and party away! Great spot, good location, and the bar is cool. Tha music is a mix of Latin with old hip hop and a mix of Reggeaton with a hint of everything else !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Blue Summit Cottages; City: Maleny Sunshine Coast Queensland; Review: I love this place. These cottages are beautifully designed and maintained in as new condition. Great balcony to enjoy the views and cheese platter that was provided. Fully equipped kitchen with everything you could want. Breakfast hamper delivered to the door every morning with the freshest of foods. It is such a quiet, relaxing place and hosts, Lyn and Bruce do a fantastic job. I wouldn't stay anywhere else.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christchurch YMCA; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: The YMCA has only recently reopened after the February earthquake. It is situated very centrally in the city, opposite the Botanical Gardens. The 24hr check in was great, especially if arriving on the midnight flight from Australia. Pre book the shuttle bus and it will drop you at the door. We had a Deluxe room on the 5th floor, with our own bathroom, overlooking the Gardens, and we even had our own balcony. Ask for a Balcony room in your booking. The room was simple, but spacious and clean, with flat screen TV (no Sky channels), coffee/ tea facilities. The bed was very comfortable and it was quiet! The bathroom was basic, but again functional and clean. There was a fridge, but ours didn't seem to be working! There is a coffee shop conveniently located downstairs, as well as a public gym (costs extra). It is a great location if you are just having a quick stopover, or like us, catching the Greymouth train - ask reception to organise a free shuttle pick up. There is a great coffee shop only 5mins away, "The Boatshed", complete with resident cats! It's in a lovely position, and reasonably priced for breakfast and lunch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorage Motel Apartments; City: Te Anau Fiordland National Park Southland Region South Islan; Review: Our booking was for a Studio Spa room, which was spacious and well equipped. The kitchenette had everything you needed and the bathroom had heated floors and a lovely spa. Complimentary toiletries were provided, dvd player, free wi-fi and plunger coffee was a bonus! Initially I thought the towels were a bit past their use-by, but then I worked it out. This Motel is very environmentally conscious. They encourage you to take any half used toiletries with you, rather than waste the residual. Left over soap is collected to be later used as bio-fuel. There is even a compost bin in the kitchen. So when you put it in perspective, whilst the towels weren't in perfect condition, they were fine. It did get me thinking about the wastage in the Motel industry. The Motel is situated only a short walk from the town centre in a quiet street, the beds were comfortable and they had the best pillows.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 58 On Cron Motel; City: Franz Josef Westland National Park Te Wahipounamu West Coast Region So; Review: This was a great place to stay. Rooms are lovely and big, present as new and very clean. They are really well maintained and looked after. The kitchen facilities were great and it had a lovely bathroom, again all clean and as new. The little extras were nice, there was a DVD player in the room and reception had DVD's to lend out for free. Also, free internet was a bonus. Reception even had umbrellas on hand should you need one. The owners are lovely and very considerate. We loved the place and would highly recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Laurels; City: Maleny Sunshine Coast Queensland; Review: We stayed a couple of night in the Possum's Tail cottage. The Cottage is quite new, and the photos on their web site depict it well. However, you get the feeling the owners have lost interest, in fact, we didn't even see or speak to a single person from this establishment....bookings done via email, key was in the door, breakfast in the fridge. The cottage is in a lovely private, quiet position, at the end of a country lane and next to a paddock full of cows. It has a great balcony, with fantastic views and it is very easy to spend time just sitting there. The living area is located upstairs, very open plan, wooden floorboards, a log fire and huge opening sliding doors. There is only a small old CRT TV and the local TV reception is not good...so bring some DVDs. There are also walls of glass louvres in the bedrooms. There are flyscreens only on the bedroom windows. There are no ceiling fans, aircon or mobile fans, however it is always cooler in Maleny and there was a nice breeze. The linen and bedding presented well and was nice and clean, however the bed in the "queen size room" is only a double bed, and the other adjacent bedroom also has only a double bed and there is no door on this room! The bathroom is also located downstairs and has a separate shower, very small bath (suitable for small children) and toilet. Overall, there were a few maintenance issues... eg loose taps, loose fittings on walls, water damage on carpet, unprofessional finishes.......again, seems like the owners have lost interest. This cottage has great potential and if it was finished off properly, it could be 4-5 stars. The big bonus ...it is a pet friendly cottage and it was great to be able to take my two little dogs, especially as it is on a quiet road. I liked the open plan, modern feel of this cottage. Overall it could have been cleaner, but was ok..; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Ultra Green V10 Glow in the Dark Paint 1/2 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Glow; Review: I bought this to use on some of my Gundam models and sci-fi models (because everything is better if it glows!). It works incredibly well. Like all glow paints, the more direct light it gets, the better. The models on my shelves just get whatever light hits them from normal light sources throughout the day. When I turn the lights off at night they light up the room and stay that way for at least a few hours. I'd buy this stuff again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LATEST EDITION 3D Pen Kit - 3D Printing Pen, Kid Gift w/ LED Screen - Art Toy; Brand: SketchPro; Review: Full disclosure: I was given this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. When I first saw this thing I was pretty excited. It sounds like something the kids would love. I mean, what kid DOESN'T want to draw in 3D! Needless to say, when it arrived the kids were excited and couldn't wait to get started. The SketchPro comes packaged in a nice box depicting some ideas to try out. Inside the box you get your Pen, an instruction manual, the power cord and 3 rolls of filament. The pen is easy enough to get started with: Simply plug it in, load your filament, wait about 3 minutes for the unit to heat up, and you're good to go! The idea is that the pen heats up the filament and as you draw, it leaves a trail (blob, dot, pile, string, etc.) of melted plastic in its wake. It's really a mixture of drawing and sculpting. You can draw a panel of a house, for example, and then fuse it to another panel to make it 3D. Or, you can build up a bunch of little blobs into a bug or a person or anything you choose. The reality, however, is that it is VERY difficult to achieve good results. It takes far more patience than most kids have, and therefore I don't think this is for younger kids. This is more of a tween- or teenager thing. (It also gets hot enough to melt plastic - up to 175 degrees F; so children need to be careful). The pen has controls to adjust the temperature as well as the speed of feeding the filament. You hold the "feed" button as you draw, and the Pen slowly melts the filament and it oozed out the tip. There is definitely a learning curve in getting all your adjustments right to achieve desired results. Unfortunately, neither me or my kids could really get this to make anything other than some squiggly spirals and blobs of misshapen, melted plastic. We often had to struggle with getting the plastic to go where we wanted, and also to keep from getting a lot of annoying, wispy strings. Perhaps if we were more artistically inclined or had more patience the outcome would be better. The SketchPro also suffers from a couple design flaws. First, the cord is SHORT. I mean, really short. You will definitely need an extension cord to get it from the wall to your table. The cord needs to be at least 3 feet longer. Second, unless you have a few of these pens, you're going to be drawing in the same color. It's a hassle to load and unload the different colors, and when you do, you have to waste a little bit to clear out the previous color. All in all, it is not a bad device. It actually works! It just takes some patience and practice to use.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fiskars Traditional Bone Folder (2 pack); Brand: Fiskars; Review: To be sure, the description of "Traditional Bone Folder" is very misleading. This is not made of bone. It is plastic. That said, it works and gives nice, crisp folds.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 15 Yards Brodart Fold-On Archival Book Jacket Covers LARGE Roll Combo - 10, 12 & 14"; Brand: Brodart; Review: Works great at protecting my books! I love how easy it is to get on. Just make sure to get a bone folder to get your folded edges nice and crisp. and all your books will look and feel like they're off the shelf of the library.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEO CN Gravity Feed Dual Action Airbrush; Brand: NEO Products; Review: I started out with a Badger 250 airbrush that used the canned air. However, after doing a couple models with it. I could tell it was not a good brush. It gobbled up tons of paint and basically acted like a can of spray paint. I wish I would have just gotten this Neo and the Ninja Jet compressor to begin with. This Neo sips paint and it goes on nice and smooth and even. It is a WORLD different (and better) than the Badger 250 and canned air. I finally feel like I'm airbrushing my models like a pro!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Singer Sewing and Detail Scissors Set with Pink and White Comfort Grip; Brand: SINGER; Review: Nice scissors. They cut well and are very sharp out of the box. No complaints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Singer Straight Pins, 120 Count, White; Brand: Featured Brands (lbr_brands_browse-bin); Review: They are what they claim to be. Works perfectly for your sewing projects.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sewing KIT, Over 64 Quality Sewing Supplies, 32 Spools of Thread, Sewing Kit for DIY, Beginners, Emergency, Kids, Summer; Brand: ; Review: It's not the best thread around, but it was great for my daughter who is just getting into sewing. It does not jam the machine at all, but the thread is weaker than more expensive brands. Great for basic sewing or for first time sewers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
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Title: Gyro Zone; City: Tampa, FL; Review: The food is good and this is not a fast good quality restaurant. Their shawarma is one of the best i've had in the tampa area. The only thing that i do not like is their portion sizes which are tiny especially the shawarma. The prices are not expensive and i would rather if they added 1.00$ to their sandwiches and made them a little bigger.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zeko's Mediterranean Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: They have a wide selection of greek/mediterranean food. Their gyro and chicken gyro are really good and filling. Their chicken kabob is also really good. Portions are good and the food would fill you up. Their prices are a little high but the quality is good so that makes up for it. The best part is that they have a drive thru which makes things much easier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Greek Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place has really good chicken skewers and gyros but their portions are tiny and you will leave hungry for sure. The quality is not bad but the price is also kind of high and you could find food with the same quality with lower prices somewhere else. If their portions are a little bit bigger then this would be 5 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Takara Sushi & Sake Lounge; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place is not in the best location but the restaurant is nice from the inside and they provide valet parking which is helpful since parking fills up in that area. Their sushi is good but expensive and small. I had 5 sushi rolls for about 30$ and i was still hungry. The waiters are friendly and overall the restaurant has a good atmosphere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Petra Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place has some of the best middle eastern food i've had. Their mixed grill is really good and i like having the ability to choose the side. This restaurant isn't in the best location but it's worth going there for their food. I usually order for pick up and i arrive 15 minutes after i place my order and it's never ready when i arrive and i usually end up waiting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chipotle Mexican Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This branch of chipotle is the same as any other chipotle in terms of food quality and taste. I usually order through the chipotle app since i dont have time to wait there, however, i have never arrived to this location and my food was ready. I always have to wait which makes it pointless to use the app on this location.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bangkok Jazz Thai Restaurant; City: Temple Terrace, FL; Review: This place is located on a main road and i've always been able to find parking which is good. Their pad thai is really good and their portions are reasonable. The food is always really hot and if you order take out it sometimes melts the box it comes in. I've seen other thai places that put foil in bottom so im guessing that its common for pad thai to stay really hot. Some of the wait staff looks really happy and others look like they just dont want to be there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zeko's Mediterranean Grill; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: I have been to 3 different Zeko's and this one is different. Their portions here are a little smaller. The fries here are the worst fries I have ever had... each fry is the size of a potato and never fresh... they also only half fill the bag. All other Zeko's have different ones for some reason. Their gyros and sandwiches are good but also smaller than other locations. This location is in a nicer area compared to the other 2 I have been in and there's always plenty of parking.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cuenelli's Peruvian Restaurant; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place has good food but it started to change recently. I noticed that the size of the chicken recently got a lot smaller. I tried it a few weeks ago and thought that maybe it was a coincidence that the portions got smaller but I've went there again a few days ago and they're even smaller than last time. Their fries also are not as fresh as they used to be. I think that they make them in batches now instead of frying them per order. The food is still good and their special with steak and egg is also really good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rico's Acai; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place has good açaí with a good amount of options. The prices are not the cheapest but they're close to their competitors. The presentation of the bowls are really good and they always look good but sometimes the açaí is too frozen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Falafel Inn Mediterranean Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place has a lot of options but I usually only come here for their lunch special which is really good and has a good portion. The price for their lunch special is fair especially when comparing it to their regular prices. The place sometimes feels stuffy but it still has a nice seating area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McDonald's; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: Worst mcdonald's that I have ever went to. Ordered the new chicken sandwich and waited in drive thru for a while, after finally getting my order I went home to discover that the sandwich was COMPLETELY uncooked. I contacted mcdonalds and a few days later i received a call from someone that works in that franchise. After sending them the pictures they told me to go back and ask for alton to make it "right". I went to that location asked for alton and waited for over 20 mins but he never came out..... I decided to leave since it was not worth wasting anymore time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dragons Love Tacos; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Rubin Page; Review: What a hilarious book. It's nice as a parent to be able to read something for your kids that you actually enjoy as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great; Author: Bob shea; Review: One of my kids' favorite books, the illustrations are hilarious and my husband and I laugh every time we read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker (Little Boost); Author: Visit Amazon's Christianne C. Jones Page; Review: Such a cute children's book about learning to listen sometimes. My boys love this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craft-a-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Goldschadt Page; Review: Got this thinking there would be a plethora of ideas for simple crafts. It's basically the same recycled crafts every. single. week. but with a different shape hot glued on to the front. Very redundant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Awesome Book of Thanks!; Author: Visit Amazon's Dallas Clayton Page; Review: We love all of Dallas Clayton's books an the messages about positivity and love he sends. The illustrations are fun and creative, a refreshing change int he world of children's books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pink Laptop Buddha Board; Brand: Buddha Board; Review: this was very well received and she plays with it a lot. reminds me of the aqua doodle but more sophisticated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Educational Insights See And Stamp Jumbo Uppercase Alphabet Stamps; Brand: Educational Insights; Review: theser are good for fine motor control. my daughter (4 yrs old) loves to stamp with these. They have held up really well so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf on the Shelf Graphic Tee Multipack with 3 elf-sized t-shirts and keepsake tin suitcase; Brand: CCA & B; Review: Loved it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jax Doodle Dice; Brand: Jax; Review: bought one for us ands two others as gifts. Everyone loves this game!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SCS Direct Reindeer Plush 12" Christmas Pet Stuffed Doll - Great with Your Holiday Elf; Brand: SCS Direct; Review: so adorable, and **Sparkles** our Elf loves him!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO City Town 60133 Advent Calendar Building Kit (290 Piece) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: LEGO; Review: Was a gift and she really enjoyed it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Friends 41131 Advent Calendar Building Kit (218 Piece) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: LEGO; Review: was a gift and she really enjoyed it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbie Advent Calendar; Brand: Barbie; Review: was a gift and she really liked it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock Tumbler Refill – Rough Jasper of Nine Varieties (1lb); Brand: Discover with Dr. Cool; Review: Good amount of gemstones. Great seller! Good value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Scout's Count & Colors Band; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: Love leap frog toys! Great seller, good value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Ballerina Dress-Up Wooden Peg Puzzle; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Can never go wrong with age appropriate Melissa & Doug toys, sturdy, such a great value. Great seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paw Patrol Air Rescue, 8" Plush Pup Pals, Rubble; Brand: Paw Patrol; Review: Very cute, super fast delivery!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SmartLab Toys Smart Circuits Games & Gadgets Electronics Lab; Brand: SmartLab Toys; Review: My daughter is 10 going to be 11 next month, she had so much fun with this kit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: USAopoly Clue Harry Potter Board Game; Brand: USAopoly; Review: If you like board games and you are a potter fan, you have to get this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K’NEX Education STEM Explorations: Swing Ride Building Set 486 Pieces Ages 8+ Engineering Education Toy; Brand: K'NEX; Review: my daughter is 10, going on 11 next month and loved them stem kit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: JT Eaton 421CL Repeater Multiple Catch Mouse Trap with Clear Inspection Window; Brand: Eaton; Review: I researched everywhere for a product that was able to do this: * Catch multiple mice at a time (this could hold 10 mice or more) (unlike snap traps, glue, etc.) * Isn't gross to clean up (unlike snap traps, glue, etc. once I had a mouse stuck to a glue trap and alive, it was not cool for either of us) * Safe for kids (my daughter is 2 and very curious) * Good price / Quality of device * Good for long term use (I live in a city, we get new mice every 6 months) -------------------------------------------------- Conclusion: This satisfied all my requirements except one: IT DIDNT CATCH ANY MICE!! I tried all kinds of "bait" (peanut butter, water, etc.) and put it on different parts of the trap, leading up to it, etc. I tried all kinds of locations, against walls, on counters, much to my wife's disappointment. I have 6 of the dang things, they were ALL OVER THE FREAKING KITCHEN. NO MOUSE!!! arg. It drove me crazy. In the end though it turned out perfectly. I was so frustrated, I spent hours looking around and figured out where the mouse was coming in. After I plugged the hole, we've had no more mice since.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Victor Mini PestChaser Ultrasonic Rodent Repellent M753 , 3-Pack - not available in HI or NM; Brand: Victor; Review: My parents swear by these, but mice in my house aren't bothered at all. I purchased two kinds of these and they had no affect. I had mice walk 6 inches under it while 3 other ultrasonics were in use in our small 10x10 kitchen. I also tried 10 humane traps that can catch multiple mice, and probably spent 10 hours trying every trick I read online with them. Types purchased: 1x (3 pack) Victor M753 Mini PestChaser Ultrasonic Rodent Repellent 1x LENTEK INTERNATIONAL Ultrasonic Pest Patrol PR30C 8x Eaton, J. T. 421CL Multiple Catch Mouse trap ($90 spent, arg) The final solution: After looking for 2 months, I found the hole they were using to come into the house and plugged with with metal wire mesh and spackle. The mouse has not returned in over 7 months. The only previous time I had a mouse, at 3am coming back from the bathroom by freakish chance I actually caught it with a bucket and killed it. Not fun at all. I no longer use any of the useless traps listed, including these "Ultrasonic" wastes of money since so far no traps have ever worked.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ortho 0321110 Home Defense MAX Press 'N Set Mouse Trap, 2-Pack (Older Model); Brand: Ortho; Review: I hate mice and have tried all the humane traps. Every mouse in previous houses were gotten rid of by me plugging the holes or physically catching them with a bucket. When new mice moved into my freshly purchased house, I was done with the old ways. I read about these 90 degree angle mice killers and pulled the trigger. The first night they were setup (peanut butter, with the traps around the edges of the room), around 10pm at night I was woken up by hearing a bunch of loud "CRACK" sounds coming from the kitchen. All 4 mice were dead in the span of seconds. I love not sharing my home with them, and don't miss the poop on the counter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Squirrel Buster Plus 6"x6"x28" (w/hanger) Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Ring and 6 Feeding Ports, 5.1lb Seed Capacity; Brand: Brome; Review: Hilarious watching the squirrels try to get in here. I wish they would keep doing it forever... but they learn it is impossible and stop. SOOOOOOOOOOOO funny. They cling on for life and just keep sliding off. Yes the birds are cute and stuff, but nothing compares to the squirrels falling off this like ice cream falling off a cone on a hot day. The kids were giggling for an hour.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The AMES Companies, Inc 1923700, Full Size, Beige; Brand: The AMES Companies, Inc; Review: Good strong rake. I really like the design where the handle has a rod going through it. Our last rake came out and was hard to clamp back in place. Thanks!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gardener's Blue Ribbon T001B Sturdy Plastic Twist with Cutter; Brand: Gardener's Blue Ribbon; Review: Love this stuff! I used to have a higher quality version of this, but this one isn't too bad; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Captain Cook Hotel; City: Botany Botany Bay Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: This is the 3rd time back here, I am very pleased with the overall experience . Well equipped rooms that are kept very clean . Situated on 1 of the main bus routes into the city with buses every 10 minutes. A great place to stay and the staff a very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain Cook Hotel; City: Botany Botany Bay Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: I have just finished another great 5 day stay at The Captain Cook. It is always my 1st pick when staying in Sydney. As always the staff were very helpful and friendly combined with great service all round.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain Cook Hotel; City: Botany Botany Bay Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: After staying once again at this great little hotel, I once again highly recommend it as great value for money and the staff are still just as friendly and helpful as ever. It is not far from the airport and on the main bus route to the city.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sarah Nui; City: Papeete Tahiti Society Islands; Review: This was the second time I have stayed at this hotel. I find that it is in a great position, 5 minutes walk to the ferry terminal and bars along the main boulevard. There is free wifi and the rooms are very comfortable. I will be staying here on my next trip to Papeete.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AeA Sydney Airport Serviced Apartments; City: Mascot Botany Bay Greater Sydney New South Wale; Review: Stayed here for 5 nights. Spacious apartment which is well pointed and has all one needs for an extended stay. Close proximity to the airport and on main bus route to the city. very clean and tidy with a very reasonable price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sarah Nui; City: Papeete Tahiti Society Islands; Review: After another 8 days at sea, it was geat to check back into Hotel Sarah Nui, it was like coming home after a long journey. The very friendly and helpful staff were there to greet me and as always the stay was very enjoyable indeed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captain Cook Hotel; City: Botany Botany Bay Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: After a few days at sea, it was great to have 2 days R and R before flying on to Noumea and my next ship. As I always stay here when in Sydney it is the best if you just want to mix with down to earth people and friendly staff. Situated on a major bus route to downtown Sydney and Central Station. Excellent rooms and rates. And between $15 - 17 by Uber from International Airport to hotel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captain Cook Hotel; City: Botany Botany Bay Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: After yet another 3 day layover I stayed here once again for the weekend. As always the staff were welcoming and friendly. As an added bonus the restaurant management has changed and I highly recommend the grilled barramundi.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Moses Code: The Most Powerful Manifestation Tool in the History of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's James F. Twyman Page; Review: I chose to write because I was so impressed by the brand new aspect of the book thank you so much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abduction: Human Encounters with Aliens; Author: Visit Amazon's John E. Mack Page; Review: horrible writing. Not what I expected. This is an exciting subject and it was the biggest disappointment to buy this book. forget there other much more scientific and well written. NOT CONVINCING AT ALL AND BAD BAD BAD WRITING STYLE; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sage-ing While Age-ing; Author: Visit Amazon's Shirley MacLaine Page; Review: read and re-read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fallen Masters; Author: Visit Amazon's John Edward Page; Review: JUST CANNOT GET INTO THE BOOK....... DISAPPOINTING; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Talking to Heaven : A Medium's Message of Life After Death (AUDIO CASSETTE); Author: Visit Amazon's James Van Praagh Page; Review: BOOK IN PERFECT CONDITION. BUT THE CONTENTS A BIT DISAPPOINTING.... AND SINCE I AM A FAN OF "GHOST WHISPER'' THE BOOK IS REALLY NOT TO BE RECOMMENDED....... THERE ARE WAY BETTER BOOKS ON THE SUBJECT....; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Satanic Verses: A Novel (Bestselling Backlist); Author: Visit Amazon's Salman Rushdie Page; Review: SLOW READING A MUST TO ABSORB IT ALL..... BOOK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THANK YOU; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion; Author: Visit Amazon's Sam Harris Page; Review: BOOK CONDITION EXCELLENT. NO COMMENTS ON THE CONTENTS; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason; Author: Visit Amazon's Sam Harris Page; Review: DISAPPOINTED OF THE CONTENTS; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Evolving Soul: Spiritual Healing Through Past Life Exploration; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr Linda Backman Page; Review: ITS OK; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ironwood Gourmet 28130 Rectangular Pinehurst Serving Board, Acacia Wood; Brand: Ironwood Gourmet; Review: Very nice! I bought it several month ago and it works great and looks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Linus Spice Organizer Rack – 3-Tiered Storage for Kitchen Pantry, Cabinet, Countertops - Large, Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Great for pantry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JB Chef Culinary Butane Torch | Mini Torch Lighter Cooking Kitchen Blow Torch With Safety Lock & Adjustable Flame; Brand: JB Chef; Review: Worked as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherish Dream Live Italian Style Burlwood Decorative Music Musical Jewelry Box - Plays What a Wonderful World; Brand: Cottage Garden Collections; Review: Beautiful gift for mother in law.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time Timer Original 8 inch; 60 Minute Visual Timer – Classroom Or Meeting Countdown Clock for Kids and Adults; Brand: Time Timer; Review: Hit for the time management with the children; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GROSCHE Replacement Glass Beaker for French Press, 1000 ml / 34 oz / 8 cup carafe glass beaker size); Brand: GROSCHE; Review: It fit perfectly Bodum French French.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Clonakilty Park Hotel; City: Clonakilty County Cork; Review: Stayed here with My girlfiend for one night last weekend. I was visiting relations and going out that night. So, didn't see too much of the hotel i.e. restarant, bar, swimming pool etc. Nice place, clean, but abit dated. When we got to our room it turned out to be an accessable room (Toilet for disabled). Wen't back to reception and no problem changing rooms. Next room was fine. The buffet breakfast was nice and well stocked. Toast being brought to the table was a great idea, saves me standing beside a toaster waiting for toast. All in all, nice place, nothing really fancy. Not sure if it's worth the room rate; bit steep for an ok hotel; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Victoria House Hotel; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: Spent two nights here with my partner and got a special deal that was going so I wasn't going to expect much due to the low price we had. The room we got was lovely, nice and clean. No bath but that was ok. Lino on the floor in the toilet but that was ok too because you could clearly see it was clean. Room was cold during the day, said it to staff and they said they'd look into it. (My thinking is that most of the heating in the rooms are controlled from one point, it was warm in the evening by the time we were getting into bed so not all bad. We had food in the bar the evening we arrived and have to say one of the best thing about the hotel. I had 8oz beef burger and chocolate moose, partner had steak sandwich. Absolutly gorgeous and loads to go around, the pint of Murphys I had wasn't too bad either. Breakfast was also a big plus, breakfast fry was brought out to us really hot and the plate was hot too (This is one of my biggest critisim in a hotel, breakfast food gos cold very quick). They staff were very nice and helpful All in all very nice hotel, clean, cheap and worth the money; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maldron Hotel Limerick; City: Limerick County Limerick; Review: Went here on my Stag with 15 others. Although some hotels tend to be weary of Stags the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Check in was very quick, they had all the roomcards and names already allocated for our arrival! As other reviews mentioned; it is located in a very dodgey spot. But that bit didn't bother us as the activities during the day were not near the hotel and the taxi fare was reasonable. The hotel provides a phone at the front desk to ring for taxis and doesn't take long. Also, the room rates were quite good. The rooms were very clean, hot shower and used the Iron which did a good job of my shirt. The Bar is nice, modern and busy and offers very nice food. There was a really good variety in the buffet breakfast the next day and constantly gets topped up. So in a nutshell. The hotel is nice, Friendly, Modern and clean. You just want to pick it up and stick it somewhere else... (But this location may suit some); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kuredu Island Resort Spa; City: Kuredu; Review: Myself and my wife stayed here for our honeymoon for 8 nights and all I can say is that I don't regret booking it (and neither would anybody else planning on going). When we landed at male airport where we were brought straight to the lounge while awaiting our seaplane and had some light refreshments and a lovely eucalyptus (i think) damp cloth, our suitcases had been taken and all at this stage. The seaplane journey is approx. 45 minutes fly to Kuredu. This is definitely a photograph moment as the plane flys low in comparison to large planes. Look at the windows as you're boarding, our window was abit scaped and our view was slightly obscured. When we landed and steped off the seaplane at Kuredu our suitcases were once again taken care of. We sat down at seats at reception while our travel rep greeted us (with a nice fruit drink) and we sorted all the stuff with our room etc. and we were then brought to our room. We had the new 'Sultan Villas' (no. 169). These are easily the best villas on the island with it's own walled garden surrounding it, decked seating area and private (really clean) swimming pool which we made great use of. The bedroom was really big and spacious and along with it's main door it had open out french doors out onto the swimming pool, theres a spacious wardrobe area and sink. A new litre bottle of water was placed here each day. The bathroom (which is kinda outside) had a big jacuzzi bath and a lovely shower. The room boys really take great care of these rooms each day. Do not let the little geckos annoy you, they stay well away from you and gives you an indication that your room is clean. When staying in the sultan villas you have the pleasure of eating in any of the buffet restaurants without any prior reservation. I would agree that O restaurant is probably the best with Sangu coming in second. Bonthi and Komas were convenient to where we were staying. The food itself in all restaurants were really nice. We ate in francos one night which was also nice. I recommend organising a candlelit dinner out on the beach, well worth the money. We used the spa and my wife bought some of it's products, the honeymoon indulgence treatment was my favourite. Breakfast was very plentiful and had great variety. Amir, the waiter attended to us and is very worth a mentiom as he was very kind. The all-inclusive package includes a 'selection' of drinks and a coctail of the day, the lion beer is nice and the whiskey is also nice and not too strong. In Babuna bar there is entertainment every night, these are on notices for the week so very hand to plan, I would recommend 'The white party' I danced my all night. We did a quick snorkeling course and rented equipment for a few days, snorkeling off the beach is good and great when you go on; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dubai Creek; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Stayed here with my wife for 4 nights as a stop over on the way home from our honeymoon. The hotel is quite close to the airport. When we arrived we were told that our room was not ready (wouldn't have minded only it was 15.00 and we were very tired). On the upside they let us use the executive lounge untill it was ready. Our room was a deluxe room, very clean, nice view over the creek and was surprisingly quiet. We weren't looking for anything fancy as it was just a quick stop over but it was nice all the same. The biggest compliment to give this hotel would be the concierge staff. They where always very helpful and at hand if we were looking for information. On the first evening of our stay we booked all the stuff we wanted to to at the desk i.e Burj Kalifa, desert safari, atlantis etc. We could also pay in full for some of the stuff at the hotel. Taxis in dubai are cheap which is great for getting around, there are always taxis outside the hotel so no waiting around. We used the bar for a snack and a drink. The staff were very helpful and the bar itself has a nice modern relaxed feel. We used the shuttle bus one day to use the hotel at jumirah for a day at the beach, you need to put your name down on advance for this just to insure they have enough seats. So in conclusion, I would recommend this hotel, but if I visit Dubai again I might stay near the beach, just for a change from the old city.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Hotel Galway; City: Galway County Galway Western Ireland; Review: Stayed at this hotel for two nights as part of a Stag party. The hotel is a perfect location for walking around the city centre. The downside of this being in a great location is Parking, the hotel provides a subsidised rate for parking around the corner (5 minute walk). Perfect for trains as the train station is the other side of Eyre Square and a taxi rank just out the door. Could possibly be noisey at the weekends,, I was out on the town but the streets can be busy at night. The hotel itself is nice and clean. The staff where very nice and we had a very speedy check-in, even for a number of us arriving for a stag party. Barstaff very friendly, provide polite conversation or leave you alone. For breakfast we where offered a continental or a hot breakfast that would be served at the bar for an extra €5. We opted to just do with the continental which was nice and plentiful. The room was spacious and clean. All in all it was nice; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cocoon; City: Salvador State of Bahia; Review: We arrived here for 6 nights. Our rooms weren't ready yet so they minded our bags while we relaxed and jumped into the pool. Our rooms were nice. 2 downfalls: there was alot of ants (not that much of a complaint because they were everywhere anyway but they was none on our bedsheets) and we banged our legs on the edges of the concrete bed while walking around it, it sticks out a little from the mattress, we stuck pillows at the ends to remind us. The staff at the hotel were nice but it seem like the only english speakers were two ladies at reception, in the restaurant and breakfast they didn't even have a word. The restaurant was nice, after abit of work trying to order, the food was lovely and they do snacks and lunch too. Breakfast is fine, just the standard continental breakfast with a few Brazilian delicacies aswell. The location of the hotel was ok but was abit away from the city. But we didn't mind because it was alot safer place (we had a Salvador friend/family that checked it out), wasn't noisey and the beach was just down the road. The hotel will ring a 'reliable' taxi if needed, taxis are not too expensive. The pool was really nice and clean, good place to chill out. We would probably return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel Piccadilly; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We stayed here for 4 nights. We got the train into Rome and then the metro to San Giovanni stop. The hotel was a little further down this street than I thought. The hotel is very well decorated with marble and brass handrails. Check in was fine and we got a room on the 7th floor. The room was ok the bathroom was good for its size. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is a little away from the city centre so we got all the information we needed from them. The 87 bus stops right outside the hotel door. This was very useful. Breakfast is on the top floor. Nice views can be seen from here. The breakfast was good and always replenished. With the hotel being slightly outside the city I would guess it's alot quieter. The street itself is very quiet. If you dont mind being a little away from the city this hotel is a very good choice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Touring Pisa; City: Pisa Province of Pisa Tuscany; Review: Myself and my wife stayed here for two nights before moving in onto Florence. We chose this hotel because of its proximity to the hotel, airport, train station and leaning tower and it's reviews and price. Check in was good, very good English. We were on the 4th floor (I think). Reading alot of reviews on this we were expected the rooms etc. to be small, they were. The bathroom was tiny. We had a little balcony, not great views but nice all the same. Breakfast is the usual continental not a huge variety but it was ok. Reception staff were nice, gave us all information we wanted about the city. This hotel has nothing fancy. Its ok for a stop over, train station across the road.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Resort Spa Malta Golden Sands; City: Mellieha Island of Malta; Review: I stayed here for 5 nights as a group of four. Our taxi ride from the airport took about 30 minutes and was €30, check in was quick and our rooms were clean and spacious. Breakfast was very good, great variety of food and staff were very polite showing us to our table and giving us the choice to sit outside. We all used the spa and all really liked our treatments, the indoor pool is heated which we found great. The outdoor pool was cold (we were there in April so we were expecting it) but I braved it anyway and it was nice and refreshing and best of all clean. We made use of the Drifter (cab company) lady in the lobby. We planned out all our itinerary we wanted to do. Even though public transport is very cheap we still found drifter good value for money. Although this hotel is a little remote, the country itself is very small so nothing in malta is very far away so the location was fine with us. In Swizzle's bar one of the nights Kurt calleuja was playing, first time hearing him live it was a great intimate show so quality of entertainment is very good. All in all we found the Goldens Sands a great place to stay and we will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gran Hotel Monterrey; City: Lloret de Mar Costa Brava Province of Girona Catalonia; Review: Myself and my wife stayed here for 4 nights. Hotel is really nice, check in was fine even though our room was not ready yet. The room was ok, very basic but we weren't looking for anything fancy. We used the spa in the hotel. You have to pay for the indoor pool (we thought it was strange but it's too small to let it for free) my mesage was very good and the hydrotherapy bath was great too. We didn't really eat in the hotel as it was a little more expensive than what you would spend down the town and we were always out anyway. Breakfast was good. It had a good spread and all the food is replenished regularly. The outdoor pool is really nice but you have to be quick to get a Sun lounger when it's busy but there is no charge to use the loungers so it was ok. All in all this hotel was perfect for our short stay and would probably come back again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Eataly - Las Vegas; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I've been to the Eataly locations in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Although they're all cut from the same template, they all have somewhat unique personalities. NY and Chicago dedicate enough space for the Italian goods market, which is my favorite because I can buy items that I can't normally find anywhere else.
The Vegas Eataly puts a focus on selling ready-made food, and not the marketplace. I get it, given the location on the Strip, the majority of patrons are out-of-town tourists looking for something to eat. As you can imagine, prices are marked up extremely high -- way more than anything I've seen in the other locations I've been to.
The issue of crowds and lacking of seating is legit. Aside from the dedicated restaurant space that serves pasta and pizza, the other food "stations" for sandwiches, cheese, meat, etc have expensive options -- some are open 24/7. I tried the arancini and fried seafood it was horrible. The arancini was bland, too dense in texture. The seafood literally had one or two pieces of calamari, the rest were filler. The Roman-style pizza was decent.
It's definitely nice to have Eataly in Vegas, and I will undoubtedly visit multiple times. If you're a fan of the other Eataly locations, you just have to lower expectations for Vegas.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eataly - Las Vegas; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I've been to the Eataly locations in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Although they're all cut from the same template, they all have somewhat unique personalities. NY and Chicago dedicate enough space for the Italian goods market, which is my favorite because I can buy items that I can't normally find anywhere else.
The Vegas Eataly puts a focus on selling ready-made food, and not the marketplace. I get it, given the location on the Strip, the majority of patrons are out-of-town tourists looking for something to eat. As you can imagine, prices are marked up extremely high -- way more than anything I've seen in the other locations I've been to.
The issue of crowds and lacking of seating is legit. Aside from the dedicated restaurant space that serves pasta and pizza, the other food "stations" for sandwiches, cheese, meat, etc have expensive options -- some are open 24/7. I tried the arancini and fried seafood it was horrible. The arancini was bland, too dense in texture. The seafood literally had one or two pieces of calamari, the rest were filler. The Roman-style pizza was decent.
It's definitely nice to have Eataly in Vegas, and I will undoubtedly visit multiple times. If you're a fan of the other Eataly locations, you just have to lower expectations for Vegas.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eataly - Las Vegas; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I've been to the Eataly locations in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Although they're all cut from the same template, they all have somewhat unique personalities. NY and Chicago dedicate enough space for the Italian goods market, which is my favorite because I can buy items that I can't normally find anywhere else.
The Vegas Eataly puts a focus on selling ready-made food, and not the marketplace. I get it, given the location on the Strip, the majority of patrons are out-of-town tourists looking for something to eat. As you can imagine, prices are marked up extremely high -- way more than anything I've seen in the other locations I've been to.
The issue of crowds and lacking of seating is legit. Aside from the dedicated restaurant space that serves pasta and pizza, the other food "stations" for sandwiches, cheese, meat, etc have expensive options -- some are open 24/7. I tried the arancini and fried seafood it was horrible. The arancini was bland, too dense in texture. The seafood literally had one or two pieces of calamari, the rest were filler. The Roman-style pizza was decent.
It's definitely nice to have Eataly in Vegas, and I will undoubtedly visit multiple times. If you're a fan of the other Eataly locations, you just have to lower expectations for Vegas.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eataly - Las Vegas; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I've been to the Eataly locations in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Although they're all cut from the same template, they all have somewhat unique personalities. NY and Chicago dedicate enough space for the Italian goods market, which is my favorite because I can buy items that I can't normally find anywhere else.
The Vegas Eataly puts a focus on selling ready-made food, and not the marketplace. I get it, given the location on the Strip, the majority of patrons are out-of-town tourists looking for something to eat. As you can imagine, prices are marked up extremely high -- way more than anything I've seen in the other locations I've been to.
The issue of crowds and lacking of seating is legit. Aside from the dedicated restaurant space that serves pasta and pizza, the other food "stations" for sandwiches, cheese, meat, etc have expensive options -- some are open 24/7. I tried the arancini and fried seafood it was horrible. The arancini was bland, too dense in texture. The seafood literally had one or two pieces of calamari, the rest were filler. The Roman-style pizza was decent.
It's definitely nice to have Eataly in Vegas, and I will undoubtedly visit multiple times. If you're a fan of the other Eataly locations, you just have to lower expectations for Vegas.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eataly - Las Vegas; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I've been to the Eataly locations in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Although they're all cut from the same template, they all have somewhat unique personalities. NY and Chicago dedicate enough space for the Italian goods market, which is my favorite because I can buy items that I can't normally find anywhere else.
The Vegas Eataly puts a focus on selling ready-made food, and not the marketplace. I get it, given the location on the Strip, the majority of patrons are out-of-town tourists looking for something to eat. As you can imagine, prices are marked up extremely high -- way more than anything I've seen in the other locations I've been to.
The issue of crowds and lacking of seating is legit. Aside from the dedicated restaurant space that serves pasta and pizza, the other food "stations" for sandwiches, cheese, meat, etc have expensive options -- some are open 24/7. I tried the arancini and fried seafood it was horrible. The arancini was bland, too dense in texture. The seafood literally had one or two pieces of calamari, the rest were filler. The Roman-style pizza was decent.
It's definitely nice to have Eataly in Vegas, and I will undoubtedly visit multiple times. If you're a fan of the other Eataly locations, you just have to lower expectations for Vegas.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eataly - Las Vegas; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I've been to the Eataly locations in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Although they're all cut from the same template, they all have somewhat unique personalities. NY and Chicago dedicate enough space for the Italian goods market, which is my favorite because I can buy items that I can't normally find anywhere else.
The Vegas Eataly puts a focus on selling ready-made food, and not the marketplace. I get it, given the location on the Strip, the majority of patrons are out-of-town tourists looking for something to eat. As you can imagine, prices are marked up extremely high -- way more than anything I've seen in the other locations I've been to.
The issue of crowds and lacking of seating is legit. Aside from the dedicated restaurant space that serves pasta and pizza, the other food "stations" for sandwiches, cheese, meat, etc have expensive options -- some are open 24/7. I tried the arancini and fried seafood it was horrible. The arancini was bland, too dense in texture. The seafood literally had one or two pieces of calamari, the rest were filler. The Roman-style pizza was decent.
It's definitely nice to have Eataly in Vegas, and I will undoubtedly visit multiple times. If you're a fan of the other Eataly locations, you just have to lower expectations for Vegas.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eataly - Las Vegas; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I've been to the Eataly locations in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Although they're all cut from the same template, they all have somewhat unique personalities. NY and Chicago dedicate enough space for the Italian goods market, which is my favorite because I can buy items that I can't normally find anywhere else.
The Vegas Eataly puts a focus on selling ready-made food, and not the marketplace. I get it, given the location on the Strip, the majority of patrons are out-of-town tourists looking for something to eat. As you can imagine, prices are marked up extremely high -- way more than anything I've seen in the other locations I've been to.
The issue of crowds and lacking of seating is legit. Aside from the dedicated restaurant space that serves pasta and pizza, the other food "stations" for sandwiches, cheese, meat, etc have expensive options -- some are open 24/7. I tried the arancini and fried seafood it was horrible. The arancini was bland, too dense in texture. The seafood literally had one or two pieces of calamari, the rest were filler. The Roman-style pizza was decent.
It's definitely nice to have Eataly in Vegas, and I will undoubtedly visit multiple times. If you're a fan of the other Eataly locations, you just have to lower expectations for Vegas.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panna Thai Restaurant; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Decent Thai food in the area -- there are better Thai restaurants in Vegas. The dishes seem to run more on the sweeter side, I get that for pad thai but for something like pad see ew it was a little weird. The "golden cup" appetizer was probably more favorite thing that we ordered.
Service was great at the beginning when we were one of the few patrons in the restaurant, but later on when it got busy (and with their delivery orders), service was really slow and indifferent. We were just about done with our food, and the chicken satay arrived really late. With all of the other Thai restaurants in Vegas, I won't be back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panna Thai Restaurant; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Decent Thai food in the area -- there are better Thai restaurants in Vegas. The dishes seem to run more on the sweeter side, I get that for pad thai but for something like pad see ew it was a little weird. The "golden cup" appetizer was probably more favorite thing that we ordered.
Service was great at the beginning when we were one of the few patrons in the restaurant, but later on when it got busy (and with their delivery orders), service was really slow and indifferent. We were just about done with our food, and the chicken satay arrived really late. With all of the other Thai restaurants in Vegas, I won't be back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Panna Thai Restaurant; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Decent Thai food in the area -- there are better Thai restaurants in Vegas. The dishes seem to run more on the sweeter side, I get that for pad thai but for something like pad see ew it was a little weird. The "golden cup" appetizer was probably more favorite thing that we ordered.
Service was great at the beginning when we were one of the few patrons in the restaurant, but later on when it got busy (and with their delivery orders), service was really slow and indifferent. We were just about done with our food, and the chicken satay arrived really late. With all of the other Thai restaurants in Vegas, I won't be back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shang Artisan Noodle; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: One of the better hand pulled beef noodle soup spots in Vegas, and I think I've tried them all. The beef noodle soup is fine, but what puts this place over the top are the beef pancakes. Crispy and pan fried on the outside, and super oozing with juice on the inside. I recommend cutting them in the little bowl before eating. Otherwise, if you bite right into it, you'll burn yourself while squirting your eye out -- or even the people around you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Griddlecakes; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: It's a pretty standard breakfast spot with all the usual breakfast options that you can more than likely make at home. You come here for their pancakes, which are excellent -- light and fluffy and you can order either a single stack or more. Space is a bit small and cramped, and service is friendly and efficient.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Griddlecakes; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: It's a pretty standard breakfast spot with all the usual breakfast options that you can more than likely make at home. You come here for their pancakes, which are excellent -- light and fluffy and you can order either a single stack or more. Space is a bit small and cramped, and service is friendly and efficient.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Griddlecakes; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: It's a pretty standard breakfast spot with all the usual breakfast options that you can more than likely make at home. You come here for their pancakes, which are excellent -- light and fluffy and you can order either a single stack or more. Space is a bit small and cramped, and service is friendly and efficient.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yardbird Southern Table & Bar; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I wasn't a huge fan of the fried chicken. It just wasn't crispy enough on the outside and it was very greasy. However it was juicy and flavorful -- no doubt a result of their brining process. So I suppose something went wrong during the frying part. For a fried chicken and waffles dish that costs $36, you're expecting perfection!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yardbird Southern Table & Bar; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I wasn't a huge fan of the fried chicken. It just wasn't crispy enough on the outside and it was very greasy. However it was juicy and flavorful -- no doubt a result of their brining process. So I suppose something went wrong during the frying part. For a fried chicken and waffles dish that costs $36, you're expecting perfection!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yardbird Southern Table & Bar; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I wasn't a huge fan of the fried chicken. It just wasn't crispy enough on the outside and it was very greasy. However it was juicy and flavorful -- no doubt a result of their brining process. So I suppose something went wrong during the frying part. For a fried chicken and waffles dish that costs $36, you're expecting perfection!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hachi; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: My favorite izakaya in Vegas, and maybe even outside of Japan. I always order a few yakitori skewers to go with an icy mug of Kirin on draft. They have a late night happy hour starting at 10pm -- nothing intriguing except for the $1 oysters (with order of a beer). So good, refreshing, with just a slight touch of wasabi in each oyster. I also recommend anything on their daily specials board -- I always tend to over order on each visit! Parking can be a bit of a pain during peak hours, though.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Giordano's; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I'm not a big fan of deep dish pizza, but every once in a while I'll find myself eating Giordano's because it's a convenient place to meet up with friends and it has a big enough menu so that everyone can find something to their liking.
Their crust is a bit on the bland and dry side -- if I'm going to consume some cheesy calories on a deep dish pizza, I would much prefer a buttery crust from Lou Malnati's. But hey, they don't have a location in Vegas.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Giordano's; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I'm not a big fan of deep dish pizza, but every once in a while I'll find myself eating Giordano's because it's a convenient place to meet up with friends and it has a big enough menu so that everyone can find something to their liking.
Their crust is a bit on the bland and dry side -- if I'm going to consume some cheesy calories on a deep dish pizza, I would much prefer a buttery crust from Lou Malnati's. But hey, they don't have a location in Vegas.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Giordano's; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I'm not a big fan of deep dish pizza, but every once in a while I'll find myself eating Giordano's because it's a convenient place to meet up with friends and it has a big enough menu so that everyone can find something to their liking.
Their crust is a bit on the bland and dry side -- if I'm going to consume some cheesy calories on a deep dish pizza, I would much prefer a buttery crust from Lou Malnati's. But hey, they don't have a location in Vegas.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Master Kim's Korean BBQ; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Hands down, the best AYCE Korean BBQ spot so far in all of Vegas. There are other AYCE KBBQ spots, but they don't match the value and quality of Master Kim's. There are also other non-AYCE Korean BBQ spots there are excellent as well, but it's comparing apples to oranges.
Food, service, value, ambiance... everything was top notch. The atmosphere is nice and modern, and they even deliver the meats to your table on a conveyor belt system. I like how the menu is simple -- choose from 3 options. We chose the least expensive one and I thought it was more than enough food.
Certified Angus beef brisket was tender although some pieces had way more fat. The ribeye strip didn't have a lot of marbling, so after grilling it needed a dip in the salt and chili sauce. The marinated galbi was excellent. These two meats had a limit of 1 order per person, which I thought was fine.
Other than the meats, the banchan were all top notch. On top of that there is list of additional sides to choose from like kimchi pancake, corn cheese, japchae, steamed egg, and more. Plus, there is a one order per person limit of either bibimbap or cold noodles. There's even dessert -- choose from either vanilla or green tea with a cinnamon pastry.
Service was efficient on point -- our waitress was always around to ask if we needed anything else. After dropping off our bill, she even apologized because she didn't have time to "mingle." No worries, I said because she worked hard and looked exhausted. Big tip for her, of course. I would definitely return again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sidestreet Pho and Grill; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Pretty decent Vietnamese food in the area, not as good as some places in Chinatown but nonetheless not too shabby. My large bowl of pho was great, with plenty of noodles and meat. The broth surprisingly had some nice depth in flavor. The veggie egg rolls were tasty as well. I would return if the cravings hit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flower Child; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Beautiful interior space and décor, and the food is okay. If you have any ounce of culinary skills, you can cook this type of simplistic food that resembles a meal plan. The food also reminds me of the Whole Foods prepared food section. I tried both the tofu and salmon plates, with a variety of sides like curried cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, and more. They are a bit heavy handed with the salt and seasoning as well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flower Child; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Beautiful interior space and décor, and the food is okay. If you have any ounce of culinary skills, you can cook this type of simplistic food that resembles a meal plan. The food also reminds me of the Whole Foods prepared food section. I tried both the tofu and salmon plates, with a variety of sides like curried cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, and more. They are a bit heavy handed with the salt and seasoning as well.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Flower Child; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Beautiful interior space and décor, and the food is okay. If you have any ounce of culinary skills, you can cook this type of simplistic food that resembles a meal plan. The food also reminds me of the Whole Foods prepared food section. I tried both the tofu and salmon plates, with a variety of sides like curried cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, and more. They are a bit heavy handed with the salt and seasoning as well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tacotarian; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I'm definitely not a vegan nor vegetarian, but I love this place. I tried a variety of tacos for my first visit, and everything was delicious. They put some thought as far as what combination of ingredients goes into each taco, and the flavors meld well together. The tacos are on the smaller side that's why the prices are just about right. Four tacos was enough for me for a quick lunch. I will definitely return to try other menu items.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bajamar Seafood & Tacos; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Awesome fish tacos and Mexican seafood. Everything is fresh and made to order -- I tried the battered fish taco and the spicy octopus taco and was already full from eating both. The tacos are fairly large and average around $4-5 each depending on what you get. The fish taco was good, but my favorite was the spicy octopus, which wasn't very spicy at all. I will definitely return to try their tostadas and ceviche.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pastel de Nata 1881; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Excellent Portuguese egg tarts. I was suckered in by the free samples, and had to return for the 5 for $10 deal. They have just the right amount of sweetness and not too "eggy" tasting either. I shoved one in my mouth while walking away, and saved the rest for later. Stick them in the toaster oven for a few minutes and they are back to tasting fresh and piping hot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shake Shack; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I've seen this Shake Shack being constructed over the years at the North premium outlets, but this was my first time checking it out for a bite. The one thing that Shake Shack will always excel at over other burger joints is the quality and flavor of the beef patties. I will never be a fan of their squishy bun, though. Nonetheless, I enjoyed my Shack burger and cheese fries. I did try their new chicken nuggets, and it was just okay. I don't recommend getting them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tatsujin X; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Authentic 8-course teppanyaki and not the Benihana nonsense. My wife and I ordered the sea bass and the Kobe beef (American) ribeye for our main entrees but the star of the dinner are the other courses.
I won't go through each of them -- check out the pictures. Highlights were the chef's choice appetizers which included an entire fried mini crab, and the grilled oysters with seared scallop covered in white truffle shavings.
The chef was friendly and the servers explain each dish. The space is small with minimalistic décor. Located in the same plaza as Oodle Noodle and Umiya Sushi, adjacent to Palms casino and hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chanko Shabu & Bar; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Very good Japanese hot pot or shabu spot located right next to Hobak KBBQ in the same plaza. I had the Wagyu short rib steam box -- there is a good amount of meat in there, along with veggies, tofu, and even some dumplings. Everything is laid on top of a bed of bean sprouts.
You also get a bowl of rice, a small side salad, and miso soup. The best part of the entire experience is dipping everything into the sauces, which are all very good. The goma and the yuzu mustard are my favorites.
The décor inside is beautiful with Japanese inspired artwork along the walls and a large drum in the middle of the bar area. They said they hired someone to play the drums on weekends only. Even the restroom was interesting, with a TV screen playing old school Japanese commercials. They even provide toothpaste and toothbrushes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Strega; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: What a great Italian dinner and experience here. I heard about this newly opened spot through several articles and decided to snag a last minute available reservation. The place was already jam packed by the time it was 5:30pm, and they even had to turn away people for not having any reservations.
The décor is beautiful, modern, and elegant, but still has a subtle rustic Tuscany feel. The light fixtures are stunning. The crowd is very, um, Newport Beach type of crowd, if you know what I mean.
Every dish we had was excellent. Would definitely return to try other items on the menu. Highlights:
- The Italian - refreshing antipasto salad with salami, mozzarella, light pesto dressing
- Farrato - love the roasted mushroom flavor and the farro grains, essentially like a risotto
- Linguine vongole - perfect al dente linguine pasta, plenty of clams in a buttery and lemon sauce
- Stuffed whole branzino - lots of meat that was flavorful from the dill, basil, oregano, lemons
- Bay leaf panna cotta - subtle bay leaf flavor balances out with the delicate sweetness, so good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruits and Roots; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Pretty good spot if you're looking for cold pressed juices and healthy smoothies. Also tried the chicken gyro bowl and their acai bowls. Prices are on the high side, but that is expected. Location is right off the 215 freeway, exit Buffalo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yum Cha; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Decent spot for dim sum in Vegas if you have the cravings. It's nothing fancy, just straight up classic dim sum. While their hot items like siu mai, hai gao and all that are okay, the place excels at the dessert stuff. Get the brown sugar sponge cake and the hot lava custard bun. Both are excellent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yum Cha; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Decent spot for dim sum in Vegas if you have the cravings. It's nothing fancy, just straight up classic dim sum. While their hot items like siu mai, hai gao and all that are okay, the place excels at the dessert stuff. Get the brown sugar sponge cake and the hot lava custard bun. Both are excellent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yum Cha; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Decent spot for dim sum in Vegas if you have the cravings. It's nothing fancy, just straight up classic dim sum. While their hot items like siu mai, hai gao and all that are okay, the place excels at the dessert stuff. Get the brown sugar sponge cake and the hot lava custard bun. Both are excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheba Hut Toasted Subs; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I think your experience here depends on what frame of mind you're in. If you're "toasted," I'm sure anything tastes good. Otherwise, this place isn't that great especially for the prices you're paying. I ordered the "Dank" which is essentially their pizza sub -- pepperoni, marinara, provolone.
It was rather sad looking when it arrived to my table. When I asked for lettuce, tomato, pickle the guy just rolled his eyes and mumbled with an attitude "well that sandwich isn't supposed to have that." Whatever, dude. Just give what the customer wants. The bread was light and toasty, otherwise the sandwich was disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheba Hut Toasted Subs; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I think your experience here depends on what frame of mind you're in. If you're "toasted," I'm sure anything tastes good. Otherwise, this place isn't that great especially for the prices you're paying. I ordered the "Dank" which is essentially their pizza sub -- pepperoni, marinara, provolone.
It was rather sad looking when it arrived to my table. When I asked for lettuce, tomato, pickle the guy just rolled his eyes and mumbled with an attitude "well that sandwich isn't supposed to have that." Whatever, dude. Just give what the customer wants. The bread was light and toasty, otherwise the sandwich was disappointing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cheba Hut Toasted Subs; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I think your experience here depends on what frame of mind you're in. If you're "toasted," I'm sure anything tastes good. Otherwise, this place isn't that great especially for the prices you're paying. I ordered the "Dank" which is essentially their pizza sub -- pepperoni, marinara, provolone.
It was rather sad looking when it arrived to my table. When I asked for lettuce, tomato, pickle the guy just rolled his eyes and mumbled with an attitude "well that sandwich isn't supposed to have that." Whatever, dude. Just give what the customer wants. The bread was light and toasty, otherwise the sandwich was disappointing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cheba Hut Toasted Subs; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I think your experience here depends on what frame of mind you're in. If you're "toasted," I'm sure anything tastes good. Otherwise, this place isn't that great especially for the prices you're paying. I ordered the "Dank" which is essentially their pizza sub -- pepperoni, marinara, provolone.
It was rather sad looking when it arrived to my table. When I asked for lettuce, tomato, pickle the guy just rolled his eyes and mumbled with an attitude "well that sandwich isn't supposed to have that." Whatever, dude. Just give what the customer wants. The bread was light and toasty, otherwise the sandwich was disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheba Hut Toasted Subs; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I think your experience here depends on what frame of mind you're in. If you're "toasted," I'm sure anything tastes good. Otherwise, this place isn't that great especially for the prices you're paying. I ordered the "Dank" which is essentially their pizza sub -- pepperoni, marinara, provolone.
It was rather sad looking when it arrived to my table. When I asked for lettuce, tomato, pickle the guy just rolled his eyes and mumbled with an attitude "well that sandwich isn't supposed to have that." Whatever, dude. Just give what the customer wants. The bread was light and toasty, otherwise the sandwich was disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheba Hut Toasted Subs; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I think your experience here depends on what frame of mind you're in. If you're "toasted," I'm sure anything tastes good. Otherwise, this place isn't that great especially for the prices you're paying. I ordered the "Dank" which is essentially their pizza sub -- pepperoni, marinara, provolone.
It was rather sad looking when it arrived to my table. When I asked for lettuce, tomato, pickle the guy just rolled his eyes and mumbled with an attitude "well that sandwich isn't supposed to have that." Whatever, dude. Just give what the customer wants. The bread was light and toasty, otherwise the sandwich was disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheba Hut Toasted Subs; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I think your experience here depends on what frame of mind you're in. If you're "toasted," I'm sure anything tastes good. Otherwise, this place isn't that great especially for the prices you're paying. I ordered the "Dank" which is essentially their pizza sub -- pepperoni, marinara, provolone.
It was rather sad looking when it arrived to my table. When I asked for lettuce, tomato, pickle the guy just rolled his eyes and mumbled with an attitude "well that sandwich isn't supposed to have that." Whatever, dude. Just give what the customer wants. The bread was light and toasty, otherwise the sandwich was disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chile Verde Express Mexican Grill; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: This review is only for the one item I tried -- machaca breakfast burrito. It was epic. Perfect ratio of scrambled eggs, meat, green chile, cheese. Just look at the cross section picture. All of $6 plus tax. This blows away each and every Roberto's Mexican fast food place in town.
The location is a no-frills hole in a wall inside of the Choice gas station store. The outside says "Fresh Food." I will be back to try other things when I'm in the mood for Mexican food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sojo Ramen; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Since it was another scorching hot day in Vegas, I tried the tsukemen. Very good, the texture of the noodles had the perfect amount of chew. The broth could be better, and the egg could be more soft boiled.
The ramen was good, but the most memorable thing I ate was dessert. Their green tea churros were fabulous. Crunchy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside with a bit of caramel sauce. Perfect complement to that scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
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: Kevin Hart Spotted for the First Time Since Serious Car Accident: Pics; Abstract: Kevin Hart has been spotted out and about after getting into a major car accident last month.; Category: movies
Title: Falcons - Rams reactions from The Falcoholic staff; Abstract: Three writers weigh in on yet another disappointment.; Category: sports
Title: Report: Jim Harbaugh exploring potential NFL return; Abstract: Harbaugh has turned Michigan into a highly ranked program again, but has been unable to find the breakthrough into the conference title game and beyond.; Category: sports
Title: NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: Old-school football rules the day; Abstract: NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: Old-school football rules the day; Category: sports
Title: 8 of the best and 8 of the worst TV shows that got canceled this year, so far; Abstract: Critics feel that some series that ended in 2019, like Netflix's "Tuca & Bertie," didn't deserve to be axed but others, like NBC's "I Feel Bad," did.; Category: tv
Title: How to Improve 15 New Fall TV Shows (2019); Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: Kicker Nick Folk, Patriots reportedly agree to terms; Abstract: Mostly known for his work with the Jets, with whom the 34-year-old played from 2010-16, the 34-year-old kicker also played for the Cowboys and Buccaneers. He will become the third Patriots kicker this season, following Nugent and Stephen Gostkowski.; Category: sports
Title: A controversial comedian and a former child star are eliminated on 'Masked Singer'; Abstract: After some dumb thing called the World Series tragically preempted The Masked Singer for two friggin' weeks in a friggin' row prompting Twitter outrage and ruining everyone's Halloween-week fun (for Masked Singer fans, apparently there is crying in baseball) this Wednesday, Fox finally got back to focusing on America's real favorite pastime: watching C- and D-list mystery celebrities dress up in Halloween-inspo costumes and belt out Lizzo and OneRepublic hits. And it was a double-header, to use some baseball terminology, because Fox made up for lost time by airing two episodes back-to-back. Of course, double the fun meant double the eliminations, so this week we had to bid farewell to two furry friends: the Penguin, aka comedian Sherri Shepherd, and the Black Widow, aka former child star Raven-Symone. Jenny McCarthy had guessed that pretty much every female contestant since Season1 was Shepherd, so she was destined to be correct eventually. As for the Black Widow, I got that one right. I knew that eight-legged diva was so Raven from the very beginning. Anyway, while I have missed The Masked Singer like a Rottweiler misses his bone, a flower misses the sun, or a black widow misses her web, on the plus side, the past two weeks have given me some time off to reflect, furiously pore over various Google search queries and Wikipedia pages, and change my uneducated guesses since the last time many of these kooky cosplay characters rocked the mic. I now return to the show refreshed, renewed, and ready to keep my semi-winning streak going.; Category: video
Title: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce Days After Split Announcement; Abstract: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce; Category: tv
Title: Watch: 'The View' Versus Donald Trump Jr.: Loud, Low Blows, Politics, Scandals And Great TV; Abstract: Updated throughout, videos added Whoopi Goldberg wouldn't say his name, Sunny Hostin said he was lying, Abby Huntsman accused him of using "dictator" tactics. And Donald Trump Jr. gave it back, accusing Joy Behar of once wearing blackface and resurrected Goldberg's defense of Roman Polanski as not committing "rape rape," all in a; Category: tv
Title: 15 people who became billionaires in 2019 and 14 who lost their status in the three-comma club; Abstract: A proliferation of IPOs created several new billionaires in 2019, but a turbulent stock market also knocked many entrepreneurs out of the billionaire ranks.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Western; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Disclosure (1994); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Superman (1978); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rob Roy (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Rumble in the Bronx (Hont faan kui) (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Thirteen (2007); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: DREAM PAIRS OFFICE-02 Women's Classy Mary Jane Double Ankle Strap Almond Toe High Heel Pumps New; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: This shoe was the right size as described. It was comfortable for dancing. It was worth more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PrettyGuide Women's 1920s Gatsby Sequin Art Deco Scalloped Hem Inspired Flapper Dress; Brand: PrettyGuide; Review: It actually came on time. The dress fit perfectly. I wear a 14 and truly fit. No complaints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LL Womens Long Sleeve Draped Open Front Cardigan; Brand: Lock and Love; Review: This cardigan is comfortable and can be dressed up with accessories. The drape gives it a Classy look. Im very satified. I did get a size larger for my arms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: frugue Women's T-Shirt Push-Up Lift Lace Underwire Lined Bra; Brand: frugue; Review: Fits perfectly. Comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meaneor Women's Long Sleeve Rhinestone Embellished Vintage Cocktail Dresses; Brand: Meaneor; Review: love it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: beautyin Women's One Piece Swimsuits Boyleg Sports Swimwear; Brand: beautyin; Review: Not bad. I ordered a size larger but it fits true to size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: Good read! Loved it. Would recommend it to friends. Can not wait to read the rest of the series of books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Avalon: Web of Magic #5: Spellsinger; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Roberts Page; Review: My daughter had read this series at school, but they didn't have this last one. She enjoyed this last book and then donated it to her school library for all her friends to share. I was glad to get this for her and her friends. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divergent; Author: Visit Amazon's Veronica Roth Page; Review: I enjoyed the book. I hear the other two are not so good. Hope to soon find out. Liked the way the story moved along. Couldn't put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Take Me With You; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: I liked the story. I wasn't sure what to expect when I began the book,but was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend it to others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swag in Savannah (Made In Savannah) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Hope Callaghan Page; Review: I loved the book. I Have become very interested in this series. I travel to Savannah once each year and the background on the city is great. I cannot wait for the next book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trouble in Savannah (Made in Savannah) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Hope Callaghan Page; Review: That Elvira stays in so much trouble. Carlita wonders why she ever agreed in one of her apartments. She does make life interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Rittenhouse Veterinary Medical Center; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: All the folks are so amazing here. Our new fur baby's needed a vet and we were recommended here. Zeke and Ralph both had great check-ups and Dr. Soli answered all of our questions. Each time we are brought directly back so no need to worry about waiting in the waiting room. Can't say enough good about this place!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amis Trattoria; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Of all the places in Philly to eat, this had to be one of the best both for quality and service. Kate at the bar makes everyone feel special and the eclectic mix of music enhances the experience. Order anything... it will be amazing (and if you don't like it, they will make it right). A culinary delight!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J-1 Hair Salon; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Live around the corner... thought we'd stop in... very happy!!! Great shampoo and head massage and then a haircut that looks great!!! Will definitely be back and refer others!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The UPS Store; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: If you're looking for notary services... AVOID THIS PLACE. The sign on the door explaining in advance that "because of vacation" there may not be a notary available should have told me to walk away... Walked in and apparently interrupted a very important conversation between two employees... after one begrudgingly took out the notary registry it was obvious this was not what she wanted to do!! Ended up needing to take my work elsewhere... save yourself the headache!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sushi Poke; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Was recommended to try this place by a friend and glad I did!!! Got one Chi Chicken bowl... fresh, yummy, gear ingredients and the sesame dressing was great! Also had miso and some rolls, crab Rangoon and Gyoza .... everything was awesome. Can't wait to go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Gilmour Polymer Water Jet Nozzle 06WJ Teal; Brand: Gilmour; Review: it works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stens 240-975 Drive Disc Kit With Liner; Brand: Stens; Review: works on my mower.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Bird FE10-25S Drip Irrigation 1 Gallon Per Hour Flag Dripper/Emitter, 25-Pack; Brand: Rain Bird; Review: works ok !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coolaroo 301385 Black Butterfly Clips Attachment and Placement, (20 Count) Shade Fabric Accessories, Pack; Brand: Coolaroo; Review: we will see what happens when the wind picks up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G2PLUS 15x20cm Yellow Dual Sticky Fly Traps for Aphid Insects White Flies, Aphids, Fungus Gnats,Leaf Miners 10 PCS; Brand: G2PLUS; Review: it works; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marathon 4.80/4.00-8" Replacement Pneumatic (Air Filled) Tire; Brand: Marathon Industries; Review: fits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Path Less Traveled; Author: Visit Amazon's Cathy Bryant Page; Review: It is hard to let others help sometimes, but we can't do everything on our own. Sometimes we need to learn to trust others and lean on God.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hide in Plain Sight (Three Sisters Inn, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Marta Perry Page; Review: It was a good summer read. It reminds people to consider the importance of people, family, neighbors and career. Also, how an error in judgement can impact your life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blindsided - A Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Giles Page; Review: Blindsided is an interesting read. There are several twists and turns. Love, loss and strength all describe the main character. He gained strength through a grief therapist. I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diamonds and Cole (A Cole Sage Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Mr Micheal Maxwell; Review: I loved this book. It had twists and turns and makes me want to read more in this series. At more than one place it the book I had tears of sorrow and I had tears of joy. Everyone should experience love and this doesn't disappoint. I would recommend it for ages 13+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Call: A Bill Travis Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's George Wier Page; Review: The story mostly takes place in Texas. The story makes you visualize each character and become attached. There are some twists. It is an easy fun book to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Control (The Kincaid Brides Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Connealy Page; Review: I choose this rating because it was a well written book that developed each of the main people. I appreciated the references to our Creator. I would recommend for ages 13+; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Cold Day for Murder (Kate Shugak Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Dana Stabenow Page; Review: I downloaded this book because in takes place in Alaska. I was very disappointed the author choose to use swear words. I did like the history part of the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baggage Claim: Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Tru Page; Review: When a small town girl from Montana wins a trip to New York City she never imagined what an action filled trip it would be. I liked the story line and the no swearing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Lake; Author: Visit Amazon's S. K. Epperson Page; Review: This book had several disturbing things that take place. I would not recommend it to anyone to read. Don't waist your time reading it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Wolf; Author: Visit Amazon's Perry Perrett Page; Review: A fun easy to read story. The power of the position of president of the United States of America makes men abuse their power. Only through God's forgiveness can things change.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Daughter of Union County; Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Thomas Howard Page; Review: Suggested reading for age 17+. The plot centers around the white-skinned, blue-eyed daughter of Henry Hardin and his "mistress," Salome [Henry actually referred to her as a "colored wench"]. It does explore common events in a patriarchal and prejudiced environment that are, by nature, horrible and complex. There are multiple events explored, however, that are not vaguely important to the story line that are vulgar. I got it for free as a Kindle First read so I'm glad I didn't spend any money on it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Rose, Black Forest; Author: Visit Amazon's Eoin Dempsey Page; Review: The book was well written. I enjoyed the aspect of the history. The book was hard to put down as I wanted to know the outcome of the story. I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Comfort Suites Paradise Island; City: Paradise Island New Providence Island Bahamas; Review: If your sole purpose for visiting this hotel is unlimited access to Atlantis Hotel, then it's well worth the price. If you're looking for a real resort, don't stay at this hotel. Pony up the money and stay somewhere else. My only issues were (1) the bed was uncomfortable and the sheets kept coming off during the night, and (2) lack of a restaurant. There are one or two restaurants walking distance. It's not that bad, but it's nothing to brag about either. I'm a woman and I traveled solo, and the bartender and pool guys were friendly and I made a friend at Atlantis too. When it was time to go home, I wished I had a longer stay. The Bahamas is so laid back and relaxed, particularly in the middle of a New York City winter.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas; City: San Jose San Jose Metro Province of San Jose; Review: I stayed in San Jose one night to make my flight to the US the following morning. A friend who stayed in San Jose before me described it as "the strangest City she had ever seen." She was being nice. San Jose is like a big ghetto. I can say that because I live in New York City and there are plently of ghettos here. A ghetto doesn't mean the people are bad, or mean, it just means the infrastructue is lacking, and uninspired. Basically a blighted area that people with money and power don't care about. The fact that the hotel is surrouned by an electronic fence, lends to my assertion. I arrived at night, so I suppose there may be nice things there, but I didn't see any of it. The hotel was new and clean. I chose this hotel so I could use frequent flyer miles, so I didn't have to pay cash. It also had an airport shuttle included which was important to me. The inclusive breakfast was quite good. The only and main problem was that the "non-smoking" room smelled of smoke. The front desk claimed there were no additional rooms, so I had to suffer. They were nice enough to come spray in the room, but nothing can cover up days of smoking. It was a joke. The food in the casino was very expensive, but I was hungry. A shrimp ceasar salad was $20. This was not Paris, London or New York, so that was pretty ridiculous!!! It was probably so expensive because they know that guests will not leave the "compound." The casino was smoke filled. It was pretty gross, but I guess that's par for the course outside of major US cities.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Portuense; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: There was a stale musty odor eminating through the pipes in the sink and toliet in the bathroom. You notice the odor as soon as you walk in the room. At first I thought the cleaning staff did not clean the room properly because there was mold in the bathroom near the shower. But I mentioned it to the employees at the front desk, and although they were apologetic, they said there was nothing they could do. They said the building was old and although they add "detergent" to the pipes, they can't get rid of the odor. You can smell the odor in the street near the hotel also. So maybe this area of Lisbon has a sewer/plumbing problem. One night, I woke up in the middle of the night, and had a hard time falling back to sleep because the odor was so prominent, it was distracting. We stayed in a room for four, even though there were only three of us. We figured a room for four would be larger than a room for three, but the room was still very very tight. The people at the front desk were helpful, providing information on sights. The cleaning staff was nice and helpful. The beds looked new and there was a large window overlooking the street below. The breakfast consisted of bread and bad coffee. (I didn't have the coffee, but both of my travel partners said it was bad.) The hotel is located on a street with many touristy restaurants. We had a hard time finding good quality food in Lisbon, generally. Lisbon is certainly NOT LIKE cities in France or Italy. People say that Lisbon is "cheap" compared to other European cities, if that's so, you get what you pay for, although I wouldn't say that anything in Lisbon was particularly "cheap." Nothing was particularly good either. We did find a decent restaurant in the Vasco de Gama shopping mall (the only restaurant with a non-smoking section that we came upon). I NEVER shop at malls, and I NEVER eat at restaurants in malls. I'm from Manhattan in New York City for heaven's sake. But that's what we were reduced to. I would not visit Lisbon again (unless it was a completely free trip and I had nothing else to do.) I would not stay at this hotel again. It was very disappointing. Approx 85 Euro (approx $120USD) per night for a smelly moldy extremely small room.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cariblue Beach Jungle Resort; City: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Province of Limon; Review: I booked directly with the hotel via email, specially requesting the only room with a TV and air conditioner. When I got there the person at the front desk, (the owner's daughter), who acted like she was on vacation, told me that the room was $30 more per night, and on top of that, that the room was booked. After going back and forth with her, and refusing to take NO for an answer, the room was suddenly unbooked. Great way to start my stay there. The bed was felt like I was sleeping on hay, the bathroom was tiny, tiny, tiny, there were electrical wires exposed. One of the window panes were missing. The pool was very small and looked like it wasn't cleaned frequently. For breakfast they served rice, beans, eggs, toast and fruit, so that wasn't bad. Overall, however, I did not like this place. Although I would visit the Puerto Viejo area again, I would not stay at this place. What a drag.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: La Perla del Caribe; City: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Province of Limon; Review: Nadia and Antonio are great hosts. The villa is lovely, and it's in a quite area and is clean and comfortable. This is my 2nd visit to Puerto Viejo, and I very much preferred La Perla del Caribe over the last place that I stayed. Nadia can tell you of all that the area has to offer, from Cahuita to Manzanillo and more. I would recommend La Perla del Caribe to other travelers. Nadia stocked the kitchen with coffee and light snacks which was very kind and unexpected, and was available even though I arrived very late and left very early. La Perla is a 2 minute walk to the main road and next door you can rent bicycles at Om. Next door to Om is a restaurant/bar, and the entrance to Cocles beach is right there. I felt safe in the house even though I traveled solo. You can walk or rent a bike to the supermarket and to the main town Puerto Viejo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: DMC-03 Multi-Function Pedometer (color: YELLOW); Brand: Heart Rate Monitors; Review: I get these for my wife, because she'll lose the other more expensive ones. These we could practically throw away, and not cry about losing them. I compared the steps with my own expensive pedometer, and they are comparable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Replacement Wrist Band for Fitbit Flex (Navy, Large); Brand: MIC; Review: I love the Fitbit, but the band is definitely the weak link to the product. See the little black line (a window,?) It greaks right there, and it is at risk to fall off. It is hard to snap the two connectors into their slots, (see the picture.) I finally started using looser fittings to try to not have it break, and this seemed to work. Unfortunately, it fell off while I was working around the house, and I have not been able to find it since. I won't buy another fitbit, and I have a bunch of bands which I have no use for now, until I hopefully discover where the Fitbit fell off.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 2-in-1 Premium Silicone Swim Cap - Reversible - Wear It On Both Sides; Brand: SWIM ELITE; Review: This didn't work for me. I got the larges size since I have a large head, but it was so tight that I could have (but didn't) get a head ache snorkeling in the Galapagos. I might try the even larger size made for women with lots of hair. Maybe that would work for me. It does keep water out of your ears.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grabber 7+ Hour Hand Warmers - 40 Pair Box; Brand: GRABBER WARMERS; Review: These are great for your earthquake survival pack, in your car or at home. Great for hiking, camping and boating. Never had a problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Champion Sports Lacrosse Balls (2-Pack) - Blue-Pink; Brand: Champion Sports; Review: These are good for physical therapy, and rubbing out knots in your muscles. My trainer recommended them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: findway Folding Collapsible Alpenstocks Ultralight Travel Hiking Climbing Backpacking Walking Trekking Pole Climbing Stick EVA Foam Handle; Brand: findway; Review: These are for my wife, and she uses them whenever she is walking over rough terrain. She has never complained.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: I love JK Rowling's New book the casual vacancy. it's not for the faint hearted though, there are some uncomfortable subjects in the book. Pagford's favorite citizen has died suddenly and the reader is then thrown into a voyeuristic type journey into the lives, loves and losses of some of its inhabitants. Some you will love. Some you will hate and of course the ones you love to hate. I think Jk Rowling has delivered a superb piece of writing yet again. Her sentence structure is fabulous. And she has an uncanny knack of knowing how human minds work. Don't read this if you want a fairy tale ending though! It ain't gonna happen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Casual Vacancy 1st (first) Edition by Rowling, J.K. published by Little, Brown and Company (2012) Hardcover; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: I love JK Rowling's New book the casual vacancy. it's not for the faint hearted though, there are some uncomfortable subjects in the book. Pagford's favorite citizen has died suddenly and the reader is then thrown into a voyeuristic type journey into the lives, loves and losses of some of its inhabitants. Some you will love. Some you will hate and of course the ones you love to hate. I think Jk Rowling has delivered a superb piece of writing yet again. Her sentence structure is fabulous. And she has an uncanny knack of knowing how human minds work. Don't read this if you want a fairy tale ending though! It ain't gonna happen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: World Without End (Kingsbridge); Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Follett Page; Review: Loved every word! What a great story teller Ken Follett is. His narrative is superb and the research complete. I learnt more about world war 1 in this book than I had ever learnt in school, thoroughly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter of the World: Book Two of the Century Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Follett Page; Review: Really enjoyed reading this book. A bit heavy going as the subject matter is world war two and all the atrocities that went with it. Ken Follett is a brilliant writer and explains what happened and why in an easy to understand way. I had a great history lesson and can't wait for the third book to be released.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inferno; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: Dan Brown loves art and architecture and I have been to Florence so loved that it was set there for the most part. Uncomfortable subject matter, overpopulation, however he does have some valid points and perhaps we should be more pro active in finding a solution! Not sure that the one in the book is the way to go however. The story is set over one day as is usual. A quite entertaining read and enjoyed the history lesson.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Amber Room: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Berry Page; Review: The amber room was a good solid thriller, some very interesting info on lost art and looted art after the second world war and Germany's involvement in it. A little bit formula but a good read anyway. I would recommend for people who like their thrillers with some fascinating historical facts thrown in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Long Way Home; Author: Brierley; Saroo; Review: I loved the simple honest from the heart writing in this book. Saroo has done a fantastic job of writing exactly how he felt. I had tears in my eyes after reading the prologue! I haven't read a book as good as this for a while! Loved it and recommend it to anyone! If you are a mum too, like me you will cry freely and unashamedly when he finally does meet his birth mother!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Crackdown (The Thrillers #3); Author: Bernard Cornwell; Review: Although dated (setting is in the 1980's) this is still a great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memory Man (Amos Decker series); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Good read !!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fate of the Union (Reeder and Rogers Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Max Allan Collins Page; Review: Enjoyable read; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Mile; Author: ; Review: Another great David Baldacci read !!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: News Release: July 1, 1935 (Classic Reprint); Author: Pa Emergency Relief Administration; Review: Another good read by Jeffrey Archer; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Worlds Brightest Spotlight - 4000 Lumen High Power LED Rechargeable Spotlight - Portable and Easy to Carry.; Brand: Product Stop, Inc; Review: disappointed.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3- Stage Faucet Mount Filters 7 Pack. With Max- Ion Filter Technology; Brand: PUR; Review: as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUR Advanced Faucet Water Filter, Chrome, Vertical, LED Indicator for Filter Status, Carbon Filter Lasts Up to 3 Months; Brand: PUR; Review: works well. will purchase again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dremel 200-1/15 Two-Speed Rotary Tool Kit; Brand: Dremel; Review: excellent for price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dremel 710-08 All-Purpose Rotary Accessory Kit, 160-Piece; Brand: Dremel; Review: a lot for the money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brinkmann FBA_9507440 QBeam 800-2380-W Max Million III Rechargeable Spotlight Offroad Automotive/Garage /Emergency/Boating/Fishing/Hunting/Camping/Hiking/Patrolling; Brand: Brinkmann; Review: well pleased; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: adidas Men's Climacool Superlite No Show Socks (3 Pack); Brand: adidas; Review: Had to return this item.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: adidas Men's Climacool II No Show Sock (2-Pack); Brand: adidas; Review: Had to return this item; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Men's Charged Cotton No-Show Socks (Pack of 6); Brand: Under Armour; Review: Made of cheap material! Don't waste your money on this product!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: adidas Men's Climacool X II No Show Sock (2-Pack); Brand: adidas; Review: Had to return this item.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: adidas Men's Climalite II No Show Sock (2-Pair); Brand: adidas; Review: Had to return this item.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Unisex Cushion Low Cut; Brand: ASICS; Review: Had to return this item; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Intensity Single Tab Socks (3-Pack); Brand: ASICS; Review: Had to return this item.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Fairwinds Inn; City: Cullman Alabama; Review: Wifi was down due to previous days storms and breakfast was the usual, but a bit on the cold side, but we're staying again on our return trip and I requested our same room. The mattress was to die for...very clean and comfy. No body lotions available,but we survived. Nice staff .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Americas Best Value Inn Wenona; City: Wenona Illinois; Review: Not much in Wenona, but a nice quiet room and easy for relatives to find. Breakfast was a bit skimpy and they mean 6 to 9...don't be late. There's an antique mall at the next exit south on 39. A good restaurant in town is park place. Several folks recommended it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Chillicothe; City: Chillicothe Illinois; Review: In town for my husbands 50th class reunion..choices are slim and none,but this is a nice surprise. Rooms are clean and comfy and management is very helpful. Restaurants are close by are Krogers and CVS.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Pensacola Bayview; City: Pensacola Florida; Review: Thought the hotel was on the bay..no..thought balconies faced the bay ..no...thought it had a bar..no..not on Mondays. Older hotel in a great location. Large room, comfy bed, outdated layout, but very clean. The pillows left a lot to be desired. Small squares of puffed cotton..needed about 6 more for a king sized bed. Nice staff ..wish bar had been open..didn't want to be driving and drinking..would stay again due to convenience to I-10.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hickory; City: Hickory North Carolina; Review: Even though the front of the hotel faces I-40 we had a nice quiet room in the rear of the complex. Two nice chain restaurants within walking distance. Just stopped on our way up to Blowing Rock. Breakfast was the usual Best Western fare..nothing to write home about, but will hold you over till lunchtime.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Charleston Inn; City: Charleston South Carolina; Review: This is an older motel, but well kept and centrally located. The staff was outstanding. The beds were fantastic as was the shower head. My only complaints would be the carpeting and the lock striker on the door. I think that's what it's called. Looked like someone had tried to break in (which isn't very reassuring),but after going in and out realized the door must scraped it badly. We were in the back of the motel and it was very quiet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Florence; City: Florence South Carolina; Review: The motel was convenient to the interstate and the places I needed to be. The room was clean and quiet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Charleston Inn; City: Charleston South Carolina; Review: Have stayed over 7 nights in the last 6 months and have nothing negative to say about this hotel. Friendly, great location and priced right. Easy drive to downtown and several great dining places closes by if you don't feel like going downtown.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Old Powder House Inn; City: St Augustine Florida; Review: This was our second visit to the Old Powder House. We love the property and our special Enchanted Room. The current innkeepers, Suzanne and Bob, are fantastic folks. Have never felt more welcome anywhere. The breakfasts are to die for. We ate way too much, but isn't that what vacations are all about?.. Hope it won't be too long before we can get back over that way. Always enjoy St Augustine ...great food, great history and wonderful people...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Dimitri's on the Water Greek Restaurant; City: Tarpon springs, FL; Review: I usually do not write reviews especially bad ones, but I am writing this review in hopes that the owner will read it and hopefully make a positive change. I have been coming to this restaurant for a few years at least now any time I wanted greek food in the sponge docks. That is alone something for a restaurant to be proud of considering the countless greek options in the area. I used to come there for the view of the water and the quality of food which is noticeably better than the rest of the sponge docks. So much so I used to recommend to all of my friends to go there, comparing dimitri's to restaurant quality food compared to the rest of sponge docks tasting like fast food greek compared to dimitri's. Unfortunately something has happened recently to where the past few times myself and even my entire extended family who went for a birthday party even noticed. Dimitri's has gotten extremely cheap with what they give you for the money. It used to be the opposite. The prices have always been a touch higher but what they gave you i terms of portion and quality made up for it. For example. A chicken souvlaki dinner comes with a lonely one slice of tomato cut in half and one pita bread cut into quarters. So 4 quarters pita, two halves one slice tomato. So when i asked for two more halves tomato the server let me know the new kitchen manager has been slicing portion sizes in order to save/make money and the extra tomato in my opinion which should have been there in the first place would be an upcharge. The platter does not even come with rice or a side. The portion size of greek salad and toppings have also been cut down. Most of menu is ala carte but they still charge like it comes with everything. This is not ok for a place to do in a saturated market and they will start to lose customers if they keep it up. Quality alone does not bring in customers everything has to be balanced. Like the old dimitri's. Please change this. You are/were one of my only go to places to eat at in sponge docks, but i have no issue along with my entire extended family eating at a competitor who does not clearly try and take advantage of the customer. I hate to see such a gem become so tarnished.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zim Zari; City: Trinity, FL; Review: One of the best california style taco places i have ever been to. I have been here multiple times and am so grateful they are there. The food is amazing. Free chips and salsa when you order which you don't see anywhere. Great drinks a menu that stays fresh and new. Great atmosphere and cool decor. They have a great taco Tuesday with great prices that go from a couple bucks to about $4.50 per taco depending on the ingredients. Each of these tacos are great it is so hard not to order them all. Because of he ingredients the tacos are filling. The one thing i wish they would change and who knows maybe they allow it, just not the time i asked. When you order the tacos on a normal night as a meal they only come with two not three which i feel would be better and you have to choose one style taco and cannot mix and match. This technically is the only reason i try and make it on Tuesdays only for the versatility of choice. An amazing appetizer is the buffalo egg rolls. Amazing. Thank you for being a great place to eat and visit :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Social; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: Really good food and great atmosphere. My wife and i just tried this place for the first time and were pleasantly surprised. So much in fact that i even let the owner know how much i enjoyed it. Downtown new port richey had been slowly and finally making a good comeback with the choices, quality and heart of the businesses who have been moving in. Hopefully pushing out the countless barfly dive bars that have inhabited downtown for as long as i can remember. The social has a neat concept, good decor, great quality craft beer and hand crafted cocktail menu. As well as a great not the same as everyone menu. It seems that they make most of everything in house which translates to the food when you taste it. One of the best burgers i have had also. My wife and i also shared the fried green tomato caprese and the fried calamari with cherry peppers and thai sauce which were both very good. The breading they use there is less crunchy and slight bit of a puffy breading . I went less than a week ago and am already craving to try more food from the menu. We hope more places take risks and put the quality into downtown like the social has as well as a recent few of the other businesses. Thank you for making downtown a better place. I hope you keep it going well for many years to come. Just please keep doing what you are doing it shows in your food and drinks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ordinance One; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: I have been here many times because of the great craft beer menu and awesome and relaxed atmosphere. If i could take the inside of this place and put it into my house as my own little hang out spot i would. They always have a quality rotating craft beer menu. Some of my favorite beers ever i have tried here. Great live music as well as great music in general when there is not a band playing. The twins are great bartenders. You can tell they take pride in what they do. They work hard and are so pleasant to everyone. Always a smile. One of my favorite places to visit for a date night with the wife. Ordinance one is also child friendly. The area inside the bar is a little more open for a kid to have some place to play and the owner being a parent himself has some toys for kids to play with and keep them occupied. (Not endorsing bringing kids to a bar while you get wasted, i only mean having and enjoying a single beer like at a restaurant.) the only thing i would recommend that i thought was a great idea when i saw, was maybe getting a little video gaming station in the corner and maybe a bar game kind of thing to enjoy with friends. To give you something to do and keep people there longer. They had a foosball table at one point but i have not seen it recently. Either way thank you for being a great place to go and enjoy and making downtown so much better; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pete’s Grand Central; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: A breath of fresh air in downtown new port richey. Downtown has alot of bars. The unfortunate thing is that for the longest time all of the bars in new port richey were the same crappy dive bars that just brought in the nastiest people. Luckily over the past year or so there have finally been some very nice and different businesses in downtown. This is one of them. A really fun bar with well priced drinks and something different to do. There are some pinball machines, old school arcade cabinets and a few mini retro consoles to enjoy while you hang out and have a drink. Also Comfortable like you are at home. The only thing i would change about the place is the front entrance of the bar. The owner also doubles his business as an eclectic mix of collectible items from the past that he sells at the store as well as online. All of these items take up the front half of the store rather than keeping the arcade bar theme running all the way through. Maybe one day they will change this and put some more arcade consoles or something upfront with another bar to not only increase revenue but to make more space for more people to enjoy the great concept. Either way it is still definitely a spot to make sure to visit on a night out in downtown.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bourbon on Main; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: Horrible food. Rude management. Not for families. Blares music downtown for all to hear. Explicit lyrics, great for kids to hear and people to enjoy when trying to discover what downtown has to offer. I am sure the local businesses appreciate that. Not what new port richey needs. Can't wait until they are gone and someone else with a good sense of running a business comes in; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Port Richey; City: Port Richey, FL; Review: Probably the best view on the water in new port richey other than hooters. Very clean and well decorated. 3 great areas to enjoy yourself (inside, outside on patio and beach) all three are almost completely different but very enjoyable atmospheres. The reason for 3 stars is the food is extremely mediocre. I have visited about 5 or 6 times. Tried something different every time and the best thing i found on the menu was an appetizer of loaded sweet potato waffle fries with pulled pork a caribbean bbq sauce and a melted cheese. (A freaking mazing) but everything else food wise is very meh. But having a drink on the water is the reason to go; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr Souvlaki; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: Very comfortable atmosphere, good food. A little pricey but you get alot for your dollar. It isn't the highest quality greek food in the sponge docks i have had but i am a food snob with greek food since i live close to here. I have had the pleasure of dining at almost all of the greek restaurants at the sponge docks. The thing i like best about this place is how it makes me feel when i eat here. I feel like i am at families, eating good food. The lemon orzo soup is very good, the greek chow mein is one of a kind. Unlimited bread and butter with every meal. Good greek salad. If you come here once you will most likely be back and it will grow on you like it has me. Also plenty of space for large parties and special occasions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cristiano's Pizza And Pasta; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: Really really good pizza. Only other pizza that i have had that is on par is new york new york in ybor city. Very good marinara and crust, almost addictive. Very good garlic knots. Decently priced. I have not had the pleasure to try the other food they offer but that is because every time i go i cant resist the pizza. If the pizza is this good i am sure the rest must be the same. A small table or two to ear at i side if you wanted but mainly for take out. Definitely glad they have moved in to downtown npr; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Vicki's On the River; City: Holiday, FL; Review: We are locals and it was a beautiful day to be out on the water and enjoy a drink and some good food. This is what my family and i did for lunch on a saturday but unfortunately our first experience at miss vicki's was bitter sweet. No hostess, seat yourself free for all. We had to wait back and wait for a table to get up as soon as one did you have people from 3 sides coming at it like it was a fumble on the superbowl. Absolutely no way to handle seating in my opinion. When we did sit we were very much enjoying the atmosphere, the weather, our view, beers and food. (Turkey club, home made crab cakes with remoulade and my sons grilled cheese) again the seating problem kept popping up. Every five minutes into what was meant to be a relaxing enjoyable meal and someone new came up to ask if we were using one of the vacant chairs at our table. That was fun. The cherry on top was near the end of our meal. Another group of people readying to pounce on our table the second that we get up... correction the second they saw an empty plate. After that the group of at least five surrounded our table literally as we were trying to finish and trying to have an enjoyable experience and asked if we were almost done. We said yes we are close to finishing. They responded "no rush" verbally that was nice but visually they meant HURRY UP. They all were staring at us from all sides while we tried to enjoy our last 10minutes. My 6 month old rushing to finish her bottle as the rude mob drew closer and one even set her things down on our table while we were still sitting there!! They were one step away from urinating on the area to mark their territory. So we felt rushed and got up and left after we paid. The moral of this story is that if this establishment would just have a waiting area at least for people to stay until the next table got completely up and away from where they were sitting, everyone may have a little better time. I personally am never going back because this to me is unacceptable to have to pay but feel like that while doing it. Please correct this issue; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Storm Brewery - Odessa; City: Odessa, FL; Review: Good beers. Other west coast being my favorite. Cool place to hang out. My personal issue is that every single brewery i have been to that serves canned beers, or have canning or growler filling options do not care how you buy the beer, they are just happy to sell you one whichever way you would like to purchase. They fill growlers and I have tried so many times here with no avail to just literally purchase a single can or fill a growler with other west coast, but because they pre can them in 4 packs they will not let you do any of the above, ever. Their response is always "we sell them in 4 packs so you have to buy them that way". I am always taken back at this business practice and the main reason i never go there anymore to enjoy their beers. I have two very small children, so going to the tap room is next to impossible to actually enjoy and sometimes i am just in the mood to have a single beer. Yes i know i can buy the 4pack and have just one but that is besides the point. The point is, it shouldnt matter how your customer wants to purchase, if you have the ability to pour then you should sell to the customer to make them satisfied. Two examples of places that sell however you want to buy are big storm brewery also in trinity and dunedin brewery.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Port Richey; City: Port Richey, FL; Review: Probably the best view on the water in new port richey other than hooters. Very clean and well decorated. 3 great areas to enjoy yourself (inside, outside on patio and beach) all three are almost completely different but very enjoyable atmospheres. The reason for 3 stars is the food is extremely mediocre. I have visited about 5 or 6 times. Tried something different every time and the best thing i found on the menu was an appetizer of loaded sweet potato waffle fries with pulled pork a caribbean bbq sauce and a melted cheese. (A freaking mazing) but everything else food wise is very meh. But having a drink on the water is the reason to go. Adding to my review from a recent experience. We tried coming here yet again and the food was decent and this time service was some of the worst i have ever had. Waiter i think needs to be retrained on how to serve patrons.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pete’s Grand Central; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: A breath of fresh air in downtown new port richey. Downtown has alot of bars. The unfortunate thing is that for the longest time all of the bars in new port richey were the same crappy dive bars that just brought in the nastiest people. Luckily over the past year or so there have finally been some very nice and different businesses in downtown. This is one of them. A really fun bar with well priced drinks and something different to do. There are some pinball machines, old school arcade cabinets and a few mini retro consoles to enjoy while you hang out and have a drink. Comfortable like you are at home. The only thing i would change about the place is the front entrance of the bar. The owner also doubles his business as an eclectic mix of collectible items from the past that he sells at the store as well as online. All of these items take up the front half of the store rather than keeping the arcade bar theme running all the way through. Maybe one day they will change this and put some more arcade consoles or something upfront with another bar to not only increase revenue but to make more space for more people to enjoy the great concept. Either way it is still definitely a spot to make sure to visit on a night out in downtown.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dunedin Smokehouse; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: Over priced and under welming, not very good bbq. I ordered the pick four. I had an over cooked pork belly, an extremely fatty and chewy brisket, mediocre pulled pork and really good ribs. Bland coleslaw and really good sweet potato fries. My wife had a turkey club sandwich. It was decent but needed a pop of flavor maybe with a sauce or something. Their kids meals are way over priced. $6.50 for a kids meal. If you want a drink for the kids meal they up charge as well as no refills. If you want a vegetable for your side with your meal other than coleslaw they up charge. They serve zero garlic bread in house which i thought was a sin at a bbq restaurant. I know this is nit picky but again not even wet naps. Another staple at a bbq restaurant. I kept feeling like they were just being cheap and if you wanted something a meal should come with they charged more. I have never seen a kids meal that expensive and also want to up charge you for there drink. We finished off with a not so great dessert. The butterfinger cake and ice cream. No butterfinger chunks, no butterfinger evidence at all even with flavor. It literally tasted like the dessert at sweet tomatoes with a very stingy scoop of ice cream to go along with their stingy way of doing things.Everything on the menu sounded good with writing but taste wise it way underperformed. Very sorry to see we wont be back. Really had high hopes for this place.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dunkin'; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: For a dunkin donuts to tell me they only serve powdered on the weekends and every dunkin i have been to ever has always had them 7 days a week is completely absurd. 3 staple donuts (chocolate, powdered and glazed) since the beginning of donut time. Get with the program. My business will be forever given to another franchise dunkin thank you; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Original Barbershop NPR; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: Good barbers, i wish they would implement a scheduling system especially during covid to make for fewer people sitting in the barbershop waiting on a barber.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angie's Pizza; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: We have had this pizza 3 times so far. Both fresh and reheated single slices. Both times we were pleasantly suprised with the flavor of the crust, cheese and sauce. It is definitely decent quality. We just today tried joeys pizza in npr again because it had been a while and we wanted to see which we liked better. After trying both our verdict is definetly angies. Both in quality, taste and customer service. So if your interested. Angies is worth a try. Its our go to in the area when not ordering corporate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joey's New York Pizza and Italian Restaurant; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: Mediocre pizza. Rear Crust was good. Too much cheese, sloppily made, Cheese falls off pizza, crust under the cheese was soggy. This was eaten almost immediately after cooked. Not very friendly staff taking orders over the phone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tarpon Turtle Grill & Marina; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: Amazing outdoor view of lake tarpon. Great atmosphere inside and out. Looks clean on the surface and well decorated. Their prices are high. My wife and i ordered a gator bites appetizer (very good, tender, great dipping sauce, not enough gator bites), a tarpon turtle house beer (red) it was good, my wife had a stout and a blue cheese burger with fried onion straws on top. (Very good and flavorful, burger came out well and was ordered medium. Coleslaw was bright and tasty. I believe it was a pineapple slaw) and i ordered a 18$ fish sandwich!!! This was my biggest gripe for 18$ that better be the best fish sandwich i had ever eaten. It was a white fish i have never heard of. Extremely bland and extremely not worth it. My overpriced comment came from mainly the stingy portioned appetizer at a high price, the overpriced fish sandwich that was not grouper and out 70$ check from the above ordered not including tip. But again i guess you are paying for the atmosphere and view because it was amazing. Pretty good food also for the most part compared to most places like this on the water.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hooters; City: Port Richey, FL; Review: Best hooters in florida. Only hooters on the water. Amazing view. Plenty of space and seating. Food and drink are the same as any other hooters. Come for the view; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gill Dawg; City: Port Richey, FL; Review: A place on the water with actually decent food (not the most ideal water view but still nice). Every time we come we are pleasantly surprised with the food. They have space for hosting parties and events. We had my father in laws 70th birthday party here. Our own outside space with about 30 people. It went off without an issue. They also have a water rental store onsite for boat and kayak rentals as well as take people out for a fee for a pontoon cruise or sunset cruise. Very cool place that is priced right and a little different than most places on the water in a good way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sims Park; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: ; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bistro; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: My wife and i went here for the first time on a date night from the kids. We saw they had a nice spot to sit outside which we prefer because of the pandemic. If you are not as cautious as we the inside looking very nice as well. We had the nicest most attentive waitress. We ordered 2 drinks a beer for me and a coffee style martini for my wife which she enjoyed. We also had two appetizers, arancini rice balls which are fried risotto with a vodka dipping sauce and greek nachos which was basically a deconstructed gyro with chicken and home made thick squishy pita chips. Both appetizers were very enjoyable. We are excited to go back and try more. The highlight of our evening was when dessert came. They used the same deep fried, home made, warm, thick and squishy pita chips and dusted them with cinnamon and sugar and were served with a made in house whipped cream. OH MY this is one of the best desserts i have ever had. The thick pita chips/bread they make made into this dessert tasted like a warm churro doughnut that you could dip into a light vanilla and marshmallow whip cream. WOW and on top of all this the owner dan came out and was the nicest most thoughtful owners to ever come to a table. You can immediately tell he cares about his customers and their experience. 5 star experience; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr Souvlaki; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: I have lived in this area for 38 years. Frequented this restaurant over the time. As i got older and realized the difference in quality and food standards i have come to realize STAY AWAY from mr. Souvlaki.every time i come anymore its a negative experience after another. Each time i come back i am expecting a different result and nothing ever positive comes. NOT SANITARY FOOD PREP: if you like an entire kitchen staff not wearing gloves, never washing their hands and touching everything from tongs to dishrags to their faces to your food then come here. You can order togo and stand and watch the entire fiasco for usually more than 30minutes before your food comes and witness for yourself. Literally every time. MY RECENT EXPERIENCE: first one to order on Sunday at opening and it took then 34 minutes and me finally saying something for them to finally hand over my food. I ordered a chicken and gyro combo platter and gyro platter. Everything is basically already done when ordered except for my chicken so you know. But still took that long. They even gave me pork and gyro by mistake when i got home. Globs of obviously not stored properly feta pics uploaded. Had a coupon for free baklava with purchase, they refused because of togo and also said no to rice pudding. By the way it says on coupon with purchase not dine in only. Pic included. Never offered anything for my wait or for my refusal of coupon or for my visible frustration while waiting with my 2 and 4 year old. Absolutely ridiculous. Great customer service. Cook being asked where my food was, was an a hole to front of house staff also unwilling to work together. Food is always mediocre compared to other offerings locally. RESULT: do your self a favor and go around the corner to another competitor like dimitris or something. Better quality and i at least cant see the cooks unhygienically handling my food. Horrible way to keep a customer coming back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Angie's Pizza; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: Update to review. Great pizza but i have now been burned by them last two times going in. Almost to the point of giving up now. I frequented this place every other week since they opened. Second to last time i called them to get two slices to go. A girl took my order over phone i said i live around the corner and i would be right there. I came in less than five minutes later and she just handed me my slices. Didnt think to warm them up in oven. So to my "enjoyment" i ate two cold and old slices of pizza when i got home. Not wonderful. Last visit i ordered on a sunday a cheese pizza with my coupon i received for a large cheese for 11.99. Was told i could not use the coupon, that the coupon was "supposed to say mon tues only but they weren't able to tell the print shop until it was to late. So 7000 coupons got mailed out like that" i have to be honest. The difference between Sunday and Monday or Tuesday is zero to me. Selling a pizza is selling a pizza, not my issue about your print job problem. You have the potential for new customers and keep returning customers happy and coming back. Telling your customers about a print error should not be our problem if the issue is the difference of a day of the week. When i arrived to now order my more than i was planning on spending for pizza i was also informed of a price of an additional .75 cents for using my card. Again if you want to come across good to customers maybe put that .75 increase in the menu with cost of pizza or something don't burn them for using the biggest method for which people pay. I also don't feel that looks good to customers. I would rather go somewhere else now since clearly customers which should be and are clearly not at the front of the line in your business practices. Very let down at the declined business practices i very much enjoyed coming here. Fortunately for me there are mass amounts of pizza places around that may treat me as a returning customer better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Darkness Becomes Her; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Keaton Page; Review: Add Greek Mythology and combine that with Supernatural beings and you get one hell of a book. A novel that will spin you around and around and will still leave you shock at the twist and turns. I loved this book. I literally wanted to marry it. I could not put it down. I am not going to lie I have been in a reading funk lately and Kelly Keaton brought me out of it. I also have been busy with school, life, graduating, exchange ect; however that another story for another time. The Plot: Was well thought out and fast. Their is definitely not a moment in this book where you stop and ponder: "When is this going to end". Honestly it the opposite you'll think, "I hope this never ends". Sadly the ending comes faster then you want it to. It is a short book, only 273 pages, however it fits everything (without boring and overwhelming the reader) in it nicely. Kelly Keaton kept the plot twists well under wraps and it will leave the readers shocked and looking back to see the hints that led to them. The ending is of course a bit of a cliff hanger, however it will leave readers screaming for more. I am most certainly excited for the next book in the series to come out. Imagery: NEW ORLEANS. I don't see many novels set in this setting, and especially not a futuristic one I might add. The author did a mesmerizing job of capturing it and it's beauty. Ever since reading this I have been dying to go to New Orleans. I think my absolute favorite scene was the party scene where everyone dressed up (in masks might I add). That scene definitely brought my imagination to life in it's fullest. It is also easy to imagine the characters (personalities, looks and actions). Kelly Keaton did a fabulous job of bring her world to life for the readers. Romance: YAY---no love triangle (or not yet). It not often that you only see one male swooning for the female leads attention. Ari and Sebastian were a couple with real chemistry. They worked well with each other and were believable. They weren't overtop or to under-the top (if you catch my drift). I really am excited to see how their relationship develops over the course of this series. I am praying that they do not break up with each other (like in many other series). Characters: The characters all fit so well with each other. The kids at the Garden District were like a real family (who I came to love and desired to be apart of) with their separate personalities. I love them all but I definitely have a special spot for Violet who was so unique in her own little way. I absolutely adored Ari's hair and tattoo which really set her apart from everyone else. The Villain was defintely evil and deep down I wish she had more book time. I hope in the next novel she does. What was the best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die for Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Plum Page; Review: Ah I want someone to die for me. Or *cough* I would like to be able to love someone so much that I would be willingly to risk my life for them. Society needs more Vincents(male lead). Miss. Plum may I ask where I can find one like him? Because seriously either chivalry is dead or it's hiding. Vincent is like every girls dream boyfriend. He's handsome, cute, gentlemanly, a bit of a flirt, rides a vespa and will do anything for his girlfriend. Of course their is a catch, like with all paranormal male leads. He is of course a paranormal creature, and no he is not a vampire (though by the title I see where you might of got that conclusion from). I also couldn't help but imagine Thomas Mcdonell as Vincent. I wonder how that actor would sound with a french accent. However everyone must give props to Ms. Plum for creating her own, original, paranormal creature. I won't tell you what he is, you'll have to go and read it to find out. Yes other authors have created their own version of a already existing creature, but Miss Amy actually created her own paranormal myth/beings. This, in my opinion, was the best part of the novel. It makes it more interesting to the reader to not read the same-old-beings-story but to read a new-paranormal-beings-story. Don't get me wrong their is still the same Romeo/Juliet theme and the usual dilemmas in the paranormal romance genre. Now you may be wondering why I rated it 3/5 instead of 5/5. Well even though the originality, fast pace and ending-that-left-me-wanting-more score high in my book, their was still some things that made me dislike the book. First of the dialogue, even though it gave me a few good chuckles, was unbelievable. I cannot imagine anyone talking like that. Secondly the book didn't have that much action in it, not until the end, and for me that was kind of disappointing. What I liked about the book: Kate ( A Female Lead who is strong, normal, loves book and I can relate to) , the paranormal gang (Vincent's friends were awesome especially Ambrose and Jules) and the setting (which I will go into further detail below). The setting in Die for Me is Paris. A setting which you don't see often in YA books (or I haven't anyways). I have never been to Paris or any of the places that are mention in the book. Usually when a author describes a historical, beautiful place I will have to go online to get further imagery because a lot of the time the imagery isn't describe enough for me to imagine it. However Amy Plum does a fantastic, tremendous, out shining job of describing Paris and all the places in me. I applaud her because she has now made me, more then ever, eager to go Paris. I really felt I was there. Overall readers will definitely eat up this new Paranormal series. I think by the end of this book readers can agree that; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blood Red Road: Dustlands: 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Moira Young Page; Review: I dare everyone to read this. Then I dare everyone, who is reading it, to try putting it down. You can't can you? Because Blood Red Road is a addicting piece of literature. It sucks you in and won't let go. Of course it is a dystopian novel with romance and adventure. There is so many, these days, dystopian novels and in all of the ones I have read in the past year and half this is by far the best. It is a really unique story and the author isn't afraid or cautious to go deep, gritty and truthful about how evil and dangerous the world she created is with it's kidnappings and cage fights. I definitely would be to scared to live in this world. Saba is the heroine of the story. She loves her brother to death and she finds her little sister a constant reminder of her mother's death. When her brother is kidnapped her world is turned upside down and now it up to her and the new acquaintances she meets along the way to save him. I must admit that Saba is the most determined character I have ever met and I love that about her. She has a goal and she won't stop until she accomplishes it. However because she is so determine she comes off as a bit rude, un-thankful and selfish. Also she doesn't really let people into her personal life or realize her faults. She is kind of like a porcupine who lets out it spikes when people are to near. As a reader you see all of this through the eyes of her friends (as if your alongside them on the adventure to) and I won't lie it can be quite annoying. There was times when I really hated Saba and then really loved her. However her character develops majorly along the way. The writing style was different. Saba, who is telling the story, speaks in broken English. Which shows her personality and roots. I like that that because you get a better understanding of her characteristics and it easier to imagine how she speaks. Their was some scenes that could of been cut out. I felt they were unnecessary and random. However the version I read was an ARC so it could be different in the final version. There wasn't a single character I hated. I love them all with their different personalities. I especially loved Jack's cockiness and how a single crow could be used a character/important part of the story. I really didn't feel the connection because Saba and Jack but this is a trilogy so they have two more books to grow closer (or maybe father apart). I wish Saba's brother had more of a appearance in this. The ending resolved all my questions. It was very fast past. The end of the book wasn't a cliffhanger. It left me wanting more, but not be anxious as to what would happen next (since there was no cliffhanger). Overall it was a great novel. I look forward to; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seriously...I'm Kidding; Author: Ellen DeGeneres; Review: Ellen Degeneres is the only person in this entire world who can constantly self promote herself without looking or sounding self centre. Ms. Degeneres happy, carefree, determine and funny personality always shine through with whatever project she doing. Whether that is hosting her talk show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, or writing her own humorous novel. Ellen's goal has always been to make other smile and that is no different with her novels (she already has three under her belt). In Seriously...I'm Kiding she takes something serious as her own life and turns into a humorous adventure. Unlike other books she doesn't have a dramatic beginning and climax. No! She just writes about random things (or thoughts) in her life. It's one giant laugh fest. Or a better way of putting it: It's her talk show in book format. As I read this book I could not help but feel Ellen Degeneres was sitting in my living room beside me. She was right there. Beside me. Talking as if I were her best friend. She may be a celebrity but Ellen's genuine self always shine through. Ellen Degeneres is loveable and whether your reading her book or watching her show you cannot help but feel as if she is your next door neighbour. She motivates her readers and audience to another level. I, as a reader, could not help but feel refresh after reading this book. This was an awesome read. I did not once get dulled by it and finished it within a few hours. Lately, since returning from Taiwan, I have been in a reading funk. However after reading this novel I am motivated to read again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All These Things I've Done; Author: Visit Amazon's Gabrielle Zevin Page; Review: Immediately I dug into the book and devour it. It was as addictive as chocolates themselves. Sadly I went away for eight months to Taiwan and never got around to reviewing it before it was published. Now all that set aside , I just got to say that I love some of the promotional things they do with novels. The people or person that does them is both brilliant and hard working. I imagine for an author and others involve in the team it takes a lot of work to promote a novel. In this case: Coffee Covered chocolates with the main character's (whose the daughter of a dead mob boss) last name on it's package. Not only was it fun to dig into the book itself, but devouring the chocolates were also a yummy treat. So I just want to say thanks to Ksenia Winnicki @ Macmillan for sending this to me =D I found this novel to be witty, charming and overall a great read. It was easy to dive into the story. There was many circumstances where I could not put the book down. Zevin's did a amazing job with characters. She made each and every one of her character stand out and apart from each other. Every person in the novel had their own little trait about them (Natty; genius, Win;hats, Scarlett; theatre, Gable; Jerk ect;) that set them apart. The story flows flawlessly in first person. It was set in the big apple one of my favourite places. The originality of it was what peak my interest when it first arrived and through out the entire novel. Set in the future where chocolate is illegal. Who would not want to read a story like that? All These Things I've done is definitely a book I will be finding myself read over and over again. Especially since it set in NYC. After I received this novel in the mail I actually went on a vacation in NYC. So I got to see some of the many places that are actually talk about. It was cool reading the novel while actually visiting the places that the characters go to. Annie devotion and love towards her family, even when sometimes she went astray from that path, was mesmerizing and beautiful. I thought the strong sense of family ties and love (and how far you would go for them) was what made the novel more strong. The things Annie did and gave up for her family is what made her a strong protagonist. I felt heart broken every time she had to give up something up (that she truly loved) because of the situation she was in. This novel, though intriguing at every point, was not a hard read. My only complaint was that the ending did not seem satisfying enough. It did not feel like a ending but more of a cut off point. This September 2012 the sequel comes out, Because It is My Blood. I am definitely looking forward to the second novel. This is definitely a novel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mortal Instruments 5: City of Lost Souls; Author: Visit Amazon's Cassandra Clare Page; Review: I do not think there has been a single Cassandra Clare book I have not liked. Each and every one she writes get better and more exciting. I sometimes wonder how she continue on with the Mortal Instrument series so long and still have plot twists and plot ideas that boggle my mind and catch me off guard. FIRST OFF.... if you have not read the others books in the series then I suggest not reading this review for it will probably contain spoilers of the last 4 books. In the fifth book of the Mortal Instrument series, City of Lost Souls , Clary has learns that both Jace & Sebastian are missing. The Clave does not really seem to care about Jace. Worse of all is that the two boys are bound. Meaning the newly Jace thinks like Sebastian. Wants what Sebastian want. Does what Sebastian wants. So now with Sebastian cooking up an evil plan and Jace following along it up to Clary, Isabelle, Simon, Alec, Magnus, Jordan, Maia and a few others. However it must be noted that if you kill Jace then Sebastian will be killed. Kill Sebastian and Jace will die. They are bound. You cannot harm one of them without harming the other. Making it a intriguing plot mix in with all of Cassandra Clare's Specialities: Battling, Plot Twists, Emotional roller coaster, amazing description, setting and lets not forget memorable characters. I enjoy City of Lost Souls just as I have with about any other Cassandra Clare novel. In this novel I cried (at the end), I gasped at shock and hit myself for not realizing something sooner. I also through my book across the room quite a few times out of frustration. In all Clare has a way with emotions, descriptions, character development and creating. She knows how to create a believable character in a fictional world (like the Shadow Hunters) and make it work. Throw in some surprises, make her characters go through hell and you've got a work of art. Admit it there has not been a single Cassandra Clare book that has not shattered part of are heart then have us long for the next book to fix it back in place. Cassandra Clare also has a way with imagery. Her writing is flawless and is easy to imagine. It easy to dive into her books and not have a single moment of boredom. What I liked most of this novel was that it did not just stay in one place. We got to see Paris, Prague and Ireland. As I read the novel I always felt like I was beside the characters, being where they were (even though I have never been there). The humour also gets me every time. There is not a single novel without the unique humour that each and every characters shares with one another. THERE IS ALSO SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS 0_________0 I have so many questions digging in my brain. I have so many conspiracies. DAMN IT!! Cassandra Clare what are you doing to your; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Blood and Shadow; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Wasserman Page; Review: The Book of Blood and Shadow is a historical-murder case-with hints of magic involve. It talks about a young girl, Nora Kane, who lost her older brother tragically. Once she enters high school the only two people who can put her back together is her two new best friends: Chris & Adriane (who eventually become a couple).Then Nora gets her own boyfriend: Max. Everything seems to be going dandy. Nora is brilliant at Latin and spends her days (alongside Max & Chris) translating. More specifically Nora is translating Elizabeth Weston's (Historical person) diary entries to her brother. Soon an unsolved mystery is unravelled that is starting to mirror Nora's life and what is happening in the late 1500's is now happening in the twenty first century. Bad things are starting to happen: Chris ends up dead. Now it up to Nora, Adriane, Max & Eli to solve Chris's murder, unravel the mystery, figure out who Nora is and put an end to what is happening. All of this leads them to Prague. This novel has a brilliant plot concept. It part History and part magical fantasy. The author knows the past and it really shows in how she writes. It even states in her bio that she "once studied to be a historian". This isn't the authors first book. She wrote the Cold Awakening Trilogy & Chasing Yesterday Trilogy. Both of which I have not read yet, however I have on my tbr pile. As I read the novel I got to learn of Historical people that I had never once heard about (Elizabeth Weston, Edward Kelley, ect). The author states in her afterword section that "not much is known about Elizabeth Weston's youth" and "using my (her) imagination to fill in the blanks". Which I thought was pretty cool. I got to learn about people I have never heard about. To learn more, click here!! Robin Wasserman is an amazing author. I love her writing it is absolutely stunning. However even though the idea behind this novel was really good, I was not jumping up and down for joy about it. I did not hate it, however I did not love it either. It is fast pace and four hundred pages will go by in a jiffy, however I thought it was too long. It could of been shorter. The problem with The Book of Blood and Shadow is it has too much information. To much details a reader has to remember. So much details that I felt the imagery for setting and minor characters got over looked. It got confusing at times and I would easily forget the slightest details and then when it was mention a hundred pages later I would be like: what?? There was too much telling then showing. I could not really get clear imagery of Prague. I just felt like a bunch of tourist names were listed off which made it hard for me to imagine them in a foreign country. I thought the character development for Nora was brilliant. That was where this book; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 ATB Bicycle U-Lock (5-Inch x 9-Inch); Brand: Kryptonite; Review: This lock was one of the most secure ones I have seen for a reasonable price. My only complaint was that it is difficult to get around a crowded college campus bike rack.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brazil Butt Lift DVD Workout - Base Kit; Brand: Beachbody; Review: These DVDs are super fun and really work your butt. I like that they aren't extremely difficult like Insanity where you feel lightheaded or need multiple breaks if you aren't in good shape. The only complaint I have is the Cardio Axe Dvd. The dance moves are so fast and complicated that I cannot follow them and feel like I don't get a good workout. Ive started doing my own cardio instead but still love the other DVDs and the resistance band. Make sure you own or buy ankle weights because you will need them for se of the workouts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TYR Corrective Optical Goggles; Brand: TYR; Review: I am a 5'10" (not petite or small-boned) female and these are way too big for my face. However, I love the prescription option for the low price. It would be nice if they offered the option to have different prescriptions in each eye.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GO Active Insulated Water Bottle with; Brand: GO Active; Review: This water bottle is really nice quality. It doesn't feel cheap at all like the insulated bottle I got from Target that's already dented. I can't wait to see how it holds up over time. The only thing I wish is that it could be put in the dishwasher.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GO Active Insulated Water Bottle with; Brand: GO Active; Review: This water bottle is really nice quality. It doesn't feel cheap at all like the insulated bottle I got from Target that's already dented. I can't wait to see how it holds up over time. The only thing I wish is that it could be put in the dishwasher.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Red Lion Volleyball Pattern Knee High Sports Socks ( Black - Medium ); Brand: Red Lion; Review: My daughter, the soccer star, loves these socks! She wears them all of the time! Very comfy and stylish!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Messi Soccer Ball; Brand: adidas; Review: It finally warmed up enough for my child to use this ball. After a few uses, the outside of the ball has cuts and tears. No good; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seaview 180 Degree Panoramic Snorkel Mask- Full Face Design,Panoramic Plum,Small/Medium; Brand: WildHorn Outfitters; Review: I purchased this mask to go scalloping. The water is only about 4-6 feet deep. I was really excited to try it, but after its first use, I was disappointed. It worked as long as I was on the surface, but whenever I went below the water, it would fill with water. I had a hard time trying to get a seal. Also, not sure why it says anti-fog because it was constantly fogging up. I purchased this several months ago and am out of the return date, therefore I cannot return it:-(. Don't waste your money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: RISEPRO Solar Shower Bag, 5 gallons/20L Solar Heating Camping Shower Bag Temperature Indicator Hot Water 45°C Hiking Climbing C1004; Brand: RISEPRO; Review: I took this bag on a camping trip. I filled it with water and placed it in the sun. The first day, the water did not get warm. So I placed it in the sun again, and the water did warm up; not hot, but luke warm. I checked it in the late afternoon. A few hours later, after the sun set, the water was cold. It definitely does not keep the water warm without the sun.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: TMS Portable Outdoor Green Pop Up Tent Camping Shower Privacy Toilet Changing Room With Window; Brand: TMS; Review: Works perfectly for what we needed it for. Durable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IMAGE Portable LED Camping Lantern with Ceiling Fan, Hurricane Emergency Survival Kit; Brand: Odoland; Review: The LED lights are very bright. However, the fan is very soft, even at the higher setting. It puts out a very light breeze.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skatro Mini Cruiser Skateboard. 22x6inch Retro Style Plastic Board Comes Complete; Brand: Skatro; Review: Purchased for my 8 year old. He lives it. Well made and good value for the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Watch -Black; Brand: Invicta; Review: I bought this for my son for Christmas. After two months, he still loves the watch. He has found that he has to wear it every day to keep it wound, but that's good too because it helps him remember to out it on!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler RIGGS WORKWEAR Men's Ranger Pant; Brand: ; Review: Durable, comfortable, lots of pockets!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Men's Low-Rise Brief (Pack of Five); Brand: ; Review: Not thrilled about the bright colors, but that's what I ordered so I shouldn't complain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mountain Men's Chocolate Lab Face T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Bought for my wife. She really likes it, but the medium is closer to a small in size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nitrogen Men's Rectangular Sports Wrap 65mm Polarized Sunglasses; Brand: Nitrogen; Review: Frame build quality is not on par with name brand glasses. Lense quality, however, is excellent. Packaging is spartan. They came in a plastic bag, shipped in a padded envelope. No case or microfiber cloth, but what can you expect for 8 bucks? When they break, I'll buy another pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: A Texas mom is going to prison after putting her son through unnecessary medical procedures; Abstract: A Dallas mother made her son go through unnecessary medical procedures throughout the first years of his life, court documents say.; Category: news
Title: Senate to try to override Trump emergency declaration veto Thursday; Abstract: The Senate on Thursday will attempt to override President Trump's veto of a resolution nixing his emergency declaration on the border wall. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) set up a veto override vote for Thursday at 1:45 p.m., as he wrapped up the Senate's work on Wednesday and set the schedule for Thursday. The vote will come less than two days after Trump vetoed the resolution, which passed the House and Senate last month. ...; Category: news
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Title: Missing Minnesota boy, 6, and his dog, found in cornfield by drone with thermal camera; Abstract: A missing 6-year-old boy from Minnesota and his dog were found Wednesday after hundreds of volunteers including one who used his own drone with a thermal camera searched for him for hours.; Category: news
Title: Louisiana could become first state without abortion access next year; Abstract: Louisiana could become the first state not to have legal abortion access since the procedure was legalized in 1973; Category: news
Title: Mom who touted daughter's 'bucket list' accused in her death; Abstract: A Colorado mother who sought donations to cover medical treatments for her daughter and promoted the girl's "bucket list" of dreams to fulfill before she died has been indicted on a murder charge in the 7-year-old's death that was previously believed to be from a terminal disease.; Category: news
Title: A man dies in Hawaii after falling into a lava tube in his yard; Abstract: An elderly man died after falling into a lava tube on his property in Hilo, Hawaii, police announced on Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: 3 students allegedly plotted to attack their middle school: Officials; Abstract: The students, all of whom are under 16 years old, are charged with conspiracy.; Category: news
Title: State Trooper Stops Banana Car Driver, Gives Him $20 Instead of a Ticket; Abstract: Is it a crime to be this ridiculous? Not in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where a 1993 Ford F-150 4x4 was turned into . . . this.; Category: autos
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Title: Rhodesian Fire Force 1966-80 (Africa@War); Author: Visit Amazon's Kerrin Cocks Page; Review: Enjoyed; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bush War Rhodesia 1966-1980 (Africa@War); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Baxter Page; Review: Good read; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Civil War Marines 1861–65 (Elite); Author: Visit Amazon's Ron Field Page; Review: Enjoyed it; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shenandoah Valley 1862: Stonewall Jackson outmaneuvers the Union (Campaign); Author: Visit Amazon's Clayton Donnell Page; Review: Very nice. Great info; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zeppelins: German Airships 190040 (New Vanguard); Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Stephenson Page; Review: Fascinating story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale: Cold War Angolan Finale, 19871988 (Africa@War); Author: Leopold Scholz; Review: Well written technically and historically. I learned a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Amazon Says These Are Its Funniest Customer Reviews; Abstract: ; Category: lifestyle
Title: ISIS names successor to slain leader al-Baghdadi; Abstract: The militant group named Abu Ibrahim Hashimi al-Quraishi as the new leader in a message posted by its official media wing.; Category: news
Title: 12 Things U.S. Presidents Have to Pay for on Their Own; Abstract: Not everything comes for free with the (White) house. The post 12 Things U.S. Presidents Have to Pay for on Their Own appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Reports: LSU LB Michael Divinity removed from team days before Alabama game; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Mayfield's postgame outfit gets all the memes; Abstract: Social media had a field day with Baker Mayfield's postgame attire.; Category: sports
Title: Pilots' Insane Emergency Landings Caught on Camera; Abstract: When most of us board a plane to get from point A to point B, we don't always think about who is in the cockpit. But some pilots are called on to deal with emergencies and conditions that would terrify the rest of us. Their incredible emergency landings are caught on camera and their calm under pressure is on full display. We've rounded up some of those amazing emergency landings to inspire you to thank a pilot next time you fly.; Category: video
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Air Force airman missing after fall into Gulf of Mexico from C-130 aircraft; Abstract: A U.S. Air Force airman went missing Tuesday after falling from a C-130 aircraft into the Gulf of Mexico, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: Stars Who Served in the Military; Abstract: Adam Driver, Jeff Bridges, Ice-T and more stars who served in the military.; Category: entertainment | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Weatherproof Garment Co. Men's Microsuede Bomber Jacket; Brand: Weatherproof Garment Co.; Review: This replaced a 10 year old Weatherproof jacket and is a perfect weight for the New England weather. Along with the front zipper, it also has a buttoned flap over the zipper for extra warmth. The jacket is well made and looks good. It's a great jacket and a good value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Invicta Men's 12812X Pro Diver Analog Japanese Quartz Silver Stainless Steel Watch; Brand: Invicta; Review: It's a decent watch for the money and the size is good for an average sized woman's wrist. It has a Japanese Quartz movement, but was assembled in China. The watch I received was obviously a returned watch. The presentation box looked as though it was handled by someone eating pizza and the rubber band that was mentioned in many of the reviews was missing (although to be fair, there is no mention of the extra band in the actual listing). Even with my special link removal kit (which I use all the time), the pins and links were extremely difficult to remove. If I had paid more for the watch, I would have returned it, but for the money, it's an attractive watch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boody Body EcoWear Women's Classic Bikini - Sporty Cooling Underwear; Brand: Boody; Review: True to size, does not ride up or slide down, very lightweight and has a silky feel without being slippery. Will buy more when my size is available. Nice packaging too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Women's Siren Edge Hiker; Brand: Merrell; Review: The most comfortable walking shoes I've owned. This is my second pair in a different color. The 9.5 size has room enough for thicker socks without crowding the toes. I normally wear a 9.5 or 10. These are a roomy 9.5.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DJT Womens Oblique Zipper Slim Fit Hoodie Jacket; Brand: ; Review: Per comments from other buyers, I ordered up one size. I normally wear a large, but purchased the XL. It's a more fitted hoodie, but is very well made with interesting details. I washed it before wearing it with no shrinkage. For the money, it's a cut above the average jersey hoodie. (The hood is a good size.) The only thing it's missing is a deep pocket with a zipper. The pocket is too shallow to safely hold my phone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hybrid & Co. Women's Butt Lift Super Comfy Stretch Denim Skinny Yoga Jeans; Brand: HyBrid & Company; Review: Pleasantly surprised at the fit and comfort of these jeans. I usually wear a size 12,(I'm 5.7 ", 150 lbs.) but the 13 fits great. They are skinny fit at the ankle, but seem to have a bit more room in the hip and thigh area -- which was perfect for me. I washed them before I wore them with no apparent shrinkage. There is a slight smell of gasoline (which I've noticed from a lot of China-made clothing), but the smell usually dissipates over time. I've already purchased a second pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2LUV Women's Stretchy 5 Pocket Skinny Jeans; Brand: 2LUV; Review: Great fit and comfort. Ordered a second pair. Nice length.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fosmon HYBO-DUOC Slim Fit Dual-Layer Hybrid Case for Samsung Galaxy S5 (Blue and Pink); Brand: Fosmon; Review: Case is OK but make sure your hands are always clean I guess I touched something like a newspaper and the ink from it stained the back of the case and now no matter what I try it won't come off; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy S5 Case: Stalion Slider Series Polished Finish Sliding Style Protective Hard Case (Glossy White); Brand: Stalion; Review: Case is OK but make sure your hands are always clean I guess I touched something like a newspaper and the ink from it stained the back of the case and now no matter what I try it won't come off; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Caseology [Wavelength Series] Galaxy S5 Case - [Stylish & Protective] - Black; Brand: Xawy; Review: Case is OK but make sure your hands are always clean I guess I touched something like a newspaper and the ink from it stained the back of the case and now no matter what I try it won't come off; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S5 Case, Maxboost [Vibrance Series] Protective Soft-Interior Scratch Protection Vibrant Color[Slider Style] Cover for Samsung Galaxy S5; Brand: Maxboost; Review: This phone case was perfect and met every expectation absolutely beautiful case high quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S5 Case, Galaxy S5 Case, TabPow [Electroplating Series] Luxury Slim Hard Back Case Cover Bumper [Mirror; Brand: TabPow; Review: Wile the case is very pretty it hinders the phone signal and only allows me to receive one bar a phone signal when I normally can receive a full five bars. I dropped so many phone calls i was very angry.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MIDE Products 135T-2 Aluminum Pool Accessory Hooks Pair, 6-Inch Long, Tan; Brand: MIDE Products; Review: worked out great to hang my garden hose, very good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Classic Accessories 55-552-010401-00 Round Fire Pit Cover, 30", Black; Brand: Classic Accessories; Review: so far so good, it fit perfectly, keeps fire pit out of the sun, and keeps the rain out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intex 77in PureSpa Portable Bubble Massage Spa Set; Brand: Intex; Review: I have only had this up for 3 weeks, I loved it until one week ago, there is an air leak and the seems are bulging on the wall. I can not find the air leak. what do I do?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intex PureSpa Headrest; Brand: Intex; Review: It is just ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intex PureSpa Spa Seat; Brand: Intex; Review: It does the job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Garmin USB ANT Stick for Garmin Fitness Devices; Brand: Garmin; Review: nothing much to say, it works with inndoor trainging with garmin gps; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garmin Bike Speed Sensor and Cadence Sensor; Brand: Garmin; Review: great units for cadence and speed!; 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: Great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garmin Forerunner 920XT White/Red Watch With HRM-Run; Brand: Garmin; Review: The best triathlon watch; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garmin Forerunner 920XT Tri-Bundle; Brand: Garmin; Review: Love garmin 920xt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Richmonde Hotel Ortigas; City: Pasig Metro Manila Luzon; Review: checked in last June 2013, vacationing in philippines with my family for the first time I wanted to get a hotel that my kids will be comfortable with. This hotel lived to my expectations. The breakfast that I bought was excellent and the servers were nice and pleasant. Although we were turned back on our first day to eat breakfast coz my husband and my son both wearing tank tops that morning. Having just arrived from Boracay as part of our vacation we were dressed casually. But they made us feel at ease and my hubby did not mind going back to our room to change. The food were excellent, filipino breakfast is the best. Having travelled vastly in the caribbean on cruises and several latin countries, I can say filipino serves the best breakfast. my kids still rave the food in this hotel. Cleanliness in the room is great and I am picky on the mattress, their linens passed to my expectations. Having been a marriott customer for all my travels, this hotel can compete to the marriott excelence. Will be checking again in this hotel on our future trips to Manila; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Malayan Plaza Hotel; City: Pasig Metro Manila Luzon; Review: the front desk were very helpful and friendly. But like other hotel guests had said, they uses a key to get into the hotel, sort of ancient way of opening the door. The hotels room itself was large and has a full kitchen, huge dining room and 2 balcony areas which was great coz you have a view of the city. the place was clean and bathroom was updated. The only complain is that they only gave us a roll of tissue paper and the papaer is very very thin (low class kind) so I have to ask them to supply us twice during our stay of 2 nights and they only gave us a roll every time I had asked??? is toilet tissue papaer that expensive in the philippines ????? The breakfast though was great, not much of selection but food was tasty, filipino breakfast is the best they also have soup which was awesome. Overall the staff was freindly and helpful; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Mountain View Auburn Inn; City: Auburn Washington; Review: the hotel is nice and room is big and very accessible from the highway, there is a train closeby but it did not bother me coz you do not hear it at all. the hotel is located near a truck parking areas to and i wonder why every morning the working men in their work clother are all inside the breakfast area also eating breakfast with the costumers, and i did see this one several times because we were in the hotel for 4 days. i do not think that they are also checked in the hotel like us. the food is great for breakfast, only complaint i did have is the toilet not flushing well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Vancouver Mall Drive Hotel and Suites; City: Vancouver Washington; Review: the room is big enough for 2 families and has 2 bathrooms. the bed is great and decor for the room is good, only thing the sofa bed is worn out and needs updating, the cushion is sagging, it needs updating. the food is great for breakfast, location is also good easy to find from the highway. friendly staff in the morning; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Navigator Inn Suites; City: Everett Washington; Review: decor were nice and appealing, staff were friendly and breakfast was tasty. the only thing is the location of where they serve the breakfast it is right in front of the lobby. the rooms were comfortable although the bed is not updated; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Daphne Inn Suites; City: Daphne Alabama; Review: nice decor, clean place, breakfast was OK, and location was next to Mobil, Alabama. not a very busy location, the room was good and clean. great staff and great rooms. the decors were excellent and updated; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: The hotel is very close to the airport. Clean and I had the view of the burj Khalifa from our window. Although it's far you can see the magnificent view from afar. The breakfast was a plus lots of food to try especially new taste from another country. The fruit smoothie is to die for and crepes are mouth watering. All staff were friendly and courteous.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nobu Hotel Manila; City: Paranaque Metro Manila Luzon; Review: Stayed in Nobu Hotel for 3 nights. The rooms are big spacious and modern vibe on it. The view of the pool was also a plus. Breakfast was a OK considering it was quite expensive because the choices of food were not a lot just prepared nicely and it looks chic but not tasty. There were not a lot of people dining that time I guess it's not affordable to all. Our reservation came with 2 breakfast purchased at $30 each. Tip: you can go out of the property and walk across the street for some Jolibee breakfast way cheaper than the cost and also tastier. Pool is nicely managed with free cold water. There is a Gameworks park inside the hotel for kids to enjoy their stay. The entrance is cheap considering it was such a fun interactive place according to my 2 teens and mind you their taste is absolutely high.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hannah s Beach Resort Pagudpud; City: Pagudpud Ilocos Norte Province Ilocos Region Luzon; Review: The rave for this place is something I don't understand. You pay for everything under the sun. To use a restroom is with pay ??? Seriously people?? The food in the restaurant is mediocre. Pricey and limited selection. The place is not very clean and restaurants around the area is not at all great.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eric Vokel Boutique Apartments BCN Suites; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Stayed here for 4 nights and the place is updated clean and lots of room for family of 6. Bathroom are clean and beds are comfy. It's a quiet place and you can check in anytime even when the office is closed. This is an airbnb place so the receptionist is there until 5p but the is an automated kiosk to get the keys. There are small stores just few steps outside to buy food and supplies. We had cooked our breakfast to save money from eating outside. Tip: make sure to pick up toiletries and creamers of coffee from the office before they close or before you go out because they close at 5p. Extra towels or sheets are also in the office and they are helpful. Cons: the place can run out of hot water especially if everyone is taking a bath at the same time. The oven and the microwave are hard to maneuver. Washer and dryer is the same appliance so it was a new thing for me. Otherwise place is well recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Barcelona Poblenou; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: The front desk personnel was very friendly and accommodating. That's the only plus. The wifi in the room was very slow it only works in the lobby and lobby is small and crowded. The room is very very basic with no cabinets. The mattress is thin and not comfy. Furnitures in the room are basic looks new but flimsy looking. There's no free breakfast as it says in Booking.com it's about $12 per person but the food is good and considering it's expensive to eat anyway outside. We loved the coconut yogurt. Outside the hotel is a nice park that stretches couple of miles with nice restaurants and shops with lots of nice folks just hanging out. Not too crowded. Nice ambiance; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Beyond Outrage: Expanded Edition: What has gone wrong with our economy and our democracy, and how to fix it; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert B. Reich Page; Review: The first lesson from this book is that when you get beyond outrage you start ranting. The book is laced with the authors' unsupported negative and nasty perceptions of a wide range of the rich and powerful. Some of these perceptions may be true and in between the rants there are some thought provoking ideas. But, by focusing on the motivation of conservatives, the book comes across as venting. We live in a rational world of cause and effect. The current economic and political effects are obvious to all of us. Determining the correct and actionable causes is the key to change. If we get the causes wrong, things will not improve and will probably get worse. This book does not advance the illumination of actionable causes. I was looking for a rational discussion of our economic and political problems and some ideas about fixes. I was disappointed on both counts. Change leadership builds consensus with rational dialogue not rants. Look elsewhere for leadership ideas if you want change - they are not here.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: StarFire: A Vince Lombard Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Lee Page; Review: This novel is short on story, character development, and plausibility. The main character is a crude stick figure lurching through the story without motivation or purpose. Why he takes the mission is not clear and he deserves the arrest he is under as the book opens. Hopefully he will be convicted and shot to avoid any future episodes. I could not finish the book and left the hero wandering around space with a squad of troopers and two small fighters looking for a lost and perhaps rogue battleship. Our hero is lost in space and the story, and struggling to come up with a plan as I left him. Since he has been arrested after the action, apparently the plan did not go well.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Randy Johnson Page; Review: This guide is handy and a perfect size to carry with you into the park and onto the trail. This book is well organized and it is easy to find just the right hike for whatever plans you have. The book starts with general information and a safety brief. Each trail has complete information, maps, and advice all bundled into a few easy to read and understand pages. I have Falcon Guides for hiking and scenic drives and this book is a great addition to my library.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shooting Sporting Clays; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Brannon Page; Review: I am just getting started with sporting clays and this book is providing the basic information. The book is well organized and provides both general and specific information covering the sport, equipment, courses, and techniques. The book keeps your interest and has excellent illustrations that enhance the understanding.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Total Gun Manual (Field & Stream): 335 Essential Shooting Skills; Author: Visit Amazon's Phil Bourjaily Page; Review: I bought the book to learn more about shotguns and handguns. The shotgun section was just what I was looking for. Information about handguns was minimal. There is also a lot of information about rifles. Not the "total gun" I wad looking for, but a big help with shotguns.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free; Author: Joel Fuhrman M.D.; Review: This book is filled with readable science that describes how nutrition works with your body to improve your health and fight off most of the scary medical conditions associated with getting older. I've started following the nutritional information and plan presented in the book and I have seen immediate (2 weeks) improvement in energy, sleep, and general health. A recent annual physical confirmed the improvements in my blood chemistry and pressure I you are feeling like you are getting old and want to do something about it, this book has a workable nutritional approach.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The End of Dieting: How to Live for Life; Author: Joel Fuhrman M.D.; Review: Nutritional science explained in a readable way. Clear guidance on how you can apply nutritional information to improve your life through nutrition. Dr. Fuhrman makes a compelling case for using nutrition to address the root causes of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and autoimmune conditions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Hunting: An American Spymaster's Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Devine Page; Review: A CIA booster book and a continuous self-aggrandizing narrative. We need the CIA and a better book to explain the challenges and how they can efficiently be addressed. The USA seems to have gone from conducting covert operations to becoming the victim of covert action. Intelligence and homeland security bureaucracies have grown recently outside of the Central Intelligence Agency and this self-serving nostalgic narrative does little to illuminate the source of these changes and how in particular politics and bureaucracy have led to the current dispersion of intelligence efforts.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nutritarian Handbook & ANDI Food Scoring Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's Joel Fuhrman Page; Review: If you have read either "The End of Dieting" or "Super Immunity" by Dr. Fuhrman and decided to apply the principles to your menu planning then this is a portable reference with more complete ANDI scores, recipes, and summaries of the nutritarian principles. This is also a good book if you want to improve your life with better nutrition, but do not want or need to read all the details.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sting of the Drone: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard A. Clarke Page; Review: Story elements about technology and the ease of establishing methods to interfere with and hack various systems are absurd. Characters and motives are stereotypically flat. There is an apparent agenda to promote the use of drones instead of a balanced review of benefits and limitations.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Power Foods for the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory; Author: Visit Amazon's Neal D Barnard Page; Review: The narrative and data presented in this book are compelling. You do not have to go gently into old age with diminished capacity and feeble health. Neither do you need to starve and eat unappetizing meals. This book presents the data and a plan to change your path to a fuller and happier aging process. I have lived my entire life following the Standard American Diet (SAD) and thought I was getting what I needed to be happy and healthy. Over the years my weight has steadily increased and blood pressure has been an issue. Normal I thought because I was a typical middle ager with an expanding waist line and decreasing energy - you know, getting old. When I retired, one of the hobbies I started was cooking. Being an engineer I wanted to start with the science and data to ensure I was doing it right. This means solid nutrition as well as taste. I saw Dr. Bernard on TV and was impressed enough to get his book and start reading it. I took the three week challenge and felt years younger at the end of the test - weight loss, blood pressure, more energy, and thinking clearer. Since reading this book, I have also read the nutritional books "Super Immunity" and "The End of Dieting" by Dr. Furman. These books have reinforced what "Power Food for the Brain" has taught me and provided more specific food planning tools. All three make a readable reference library for nutrition and health.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Robertson Page; Review: This is the most used cooking resource in my kitchen library. Before this book, I found vegetarian cooking too time consuming and unappetizing. I am now reaching for my slow cooker and this book to make super veggie broths, beans overnight and a wide variety od stews and soups. Making and freezing a larger volume of vegetarian dishes means we have to cook less often and always have a variety of great tasting choices on hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acrylic Artist's Bible (Artist's Bibles); Author: Visit Amazon's Marylin Scott Page; Review: This was a Christmas present for my wife who has just started classes for acrylic painting. She loves this book. She has used the book to buy the right paints, equipment and brushes. She takes the book to class and uses the color sections to help get the right shades for her paintings. This book is spiral bound and sturdy. It fits perfectly in he painter's bag and travels with her whenever she paints. As she is developing ideas, she turns to this reference for tips and techniques. I do not always hit the mark with presents for my wife, but this time I hit it out of the park.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omega Rising (Omega Force); Author: Visit Amazon's Joshua Dalzelle Page; Review: Shallow characters and plot - simplistic - started out much better then the middle or end - too many "coincidences" and convenient plot twists - for example - doctor on the crew could remember the defensive codes for the evil facility they were attacking. He apparently was forced to work at the place and as a prisoner had access to all the secrets required to attack.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Double Star; Author: Robert A. Heinlein; Review: Great story and character development more then compensate for some dated science. Think of it as great science fantasy instead of science fiction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Field of Fight: How We Can Win the Global War Against Radical Islam and Its Allies; Author: Visit Amazon's Lieutenant General (Ret.) Michael T. Flynn Page; Review: Responding to terrorism is an important topic and I was looking forward to reading about potential strategic visions and tactical approaches that could be employed. This book disappointed. The first half of the book was a written account of how great the author is. He even made being a juvenile delinquent a plus! As a veteran I have encountered many officers who are "legends in their own minds". These pages do nothing to advance the subject of winning against terrorism. The next section is a series of rants about how weak and worthless politicians are. Few are spared, although Lincoln and FDR were ok. Colin Powell is also served up for criticism. General Powell is one of my heroes, a perfect example of the citizen soldier. Gen. Flynn is the opposite whose view is that the USA's elected representatives are holding the military back from winning the war on terror. I believe General Powell is correct. Politicians are only responsible to the people who elect them. Carter, Bush, Clinton, Bush, and Obama are judged at the voting poles. This is how free people govern themselves. Criticism from subordinates is not useful, advice is. One is insubordination and the other is duty and loyalty. If you cannot support the elected leaders of the USA you should resign your commission, not wait to get fired. The final section of the book deals with the plan to defeat the radical Muslims. Gen Flynn is now our NSA to President-elect Trump. We'll get to see if Gen. Flynn can effectively advise President Trump. Will his "maverick" streak help or hinder his efforts? Will past insubordination reemerge when he does not get everything he proposes? Will he be able to convince Congress to take the "handcuffs" the military to win the War on Terror? Elected representatives will stay true to the wishes of the voters and be judged by them accordingly. As a loyal veteran and citizen, I wish nothing but the best for our country and that means wishing nothing but "HUGE" successes for our new president and his administration, including Gen. Flynn. General Flynn resigned today, apparently for over stepping his authority.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Absent Superpower: The Shale Revolution and a World Without America; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Zeihan Page; Review: This well written and informative book explores what happens as the U.S. loses its appetite for foreign oil and engagement. The causes of the disengagement from the world stage are explained with facts, demographic trends, and geography. Numerous examples and anecdotes keep the narrative flowing smoothly. This book is a sequel to Peter Zeihans book Accidental Superpower and is just as well written. This book does a perfect job of avoiding political bias. Current events are described in clear and understandable detail and prose. The reader is taken on a tour of the shale energy industry and then shown how this revolution will shape a bright future for the United States. A region by region tour of the world follows with probable future scenarios presented. Finally The USAs options are explored with a focus on Southeast Asia and the Americas. In an Appendix, the author presents a realistic evaluation of carbon emissions. He shows the limitations of todays green technology and how using our shale energy resources are already reducing carbon footprints. Carbon reductions are occurring because of market driven natural gas conversions and ongoing energy efficiency efforts. This realistic review of carbon reduction is already happening and will result in reductions despite political efforts to muck it up. No one in the USA is likely shift back to coal when natural gas from shale is cheaper and cleaner. Coals best bet is export, and current trade posturing is doing nothing to help the coal miners stay in business. A great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress [Paperback] [Feb 12, 2018] Steven Pinker; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Pinker Page; Review: This is a history book of the modern world based upon available data. Mr. Pinker explores historys major aspects such as health, wealth, peace, the environment, etc. Over a dozen areas are presented. Instead of sequencing historical characters and events, each aspect is presented one at a time and to the extant that historical and current data is available. Understandable graphs and charts show the changes that have occurred over time. His insightful narrative presents great background information about each area and his theories about the how and why of each. The result is a thought provoking and compelling story of progress and improvement. It is also a book about hope. In each area the gaps between what is and what could be are also explored. In most cases logical approaches are presented that might continue improvements and solve many serious and controversial issues. The use of data to develop the information eliminates bias and establishes a firm foundation of credibility. Mr. Pinkers hypothesis is that the principles of enlightenment are the basic cause of the achievements seen to date. This causation is not fully obvious to me and is an area for future study. For now, this book is good news and a tribute to humanity. If you have become depressed and cynical about how we are doing, this book will lift your spirits and provide renewed hope. If you are wedded to extreme right or left politics, radical environmental activism or denial, or religious extremism, you can skip the parts that offend and still get a lift. An open mind and a good dictionary are all that is required. This book makes a great reference to return to as you navigate through the continuous news cycle. For me this book is the continuation of a journey that started with Peter Zeihans books The Accidental Superpower: The Next Generation of American Preeminence and the Coming Global Disorder and The Absent Superpower: The Shale Revolution and a World Without America. I highly recommend all three books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Classroom in a Book; Author: John Evans; Review: Step by step guide to all the features. Suggest going through the book page by page for the first two chapters. Experienced photo hobbyists can then dive into topics of interest. Beginners, I suggest chapter by chapter. Whichever way you go this is a great roadmap to the features and capabilities PSE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Digital Photography Book, Part 5: Photo Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Kelby Page; Review: Great how to digital photography reference book. This book is part one of a series. Once you learn your camera, this is a great go to reference for specific projects. There twelve chapters in this compact handbook that cover everything a new photographer needs to start off creating quality photos. Chapter 1, about getting sharp pictures, is a must read. I would also suggest reading chapter 11, Ten Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me. Other then those two, use the book as a primer to get ready for all the different types of photos you will be taking. Weddings, flowers, landscapes, sports travel and people photography are all covered. In addition, a couple of helpful techniques chapters will guide you to creating and sharing your photos. The guidance is short and straight to the point. Each page of each chapter presents clear steps to getting prepared and executing your photo shoot, from framing to camera settings. A must for new digital photographers and a great refresher for more experienced ones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Comfort Inn West; City: Ottawa Ontario; Review: Very professional front desk service. Clean rooms and plenty of space. Breakfast was remarkable and tasty. Restaurant section was well kept and provided a view of the grounds. Easy access off and on to the 417. The Centrum area had lots of dining spots. No real need to go into Ottawa - except to be a tourist. This place must be visited.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Batavia; City: Batavia New York; Review: Needed a great rest after a scary drive on the toll road. Rain and fog were soon forgotten on arriving. Nice staff, comfortable and quiet room. Easy location to get on and off the toll road. Will be happy to recommend this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Columbus West Hilliard; City: Columbus Ohio; Review: Ok to check in to a small room. Fortunately I was alone. The one redeeming factor was the closeness of gass stations, restaurants and the Interstate. I only stayed one night, so I will choose a non Red Roof in the future.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn West Springfield; City: West Springfield Massachusetts; Review: Rooms are well appointed, clean and very comfortable. Had a great sleep. Close by a shopping centre and a wide variety of stores. Staff were well informed and helpful. The only thing that I could give a negative comment, would be the breakfast area. A little small to accommodate the overall crowd of people wanting to take advantage of the great breakfast. And it was great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello; City: Montebello Outaouais Region Quebec; Review: A gem located on a beautiful river. Lots of boat moorings, first class view and a restaurant to keep your palette moist. Parking is a bit of a bother but you will have to be patient. Be careful yo get gas for your car as we only found one and it was crowded with motorcyclists and it was hard to get service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge; City: McKinley Village Denali National Park and Preserve A; Review: This is another attempt of the land portion of Princess Cruise line in packaging. You get what you pay for. For a Physically handicapped person, I felt empathy for them. Having to contend with other visitors is one thing, however, put in some electric door openers as required by law. The hotel, is passable as a hotel. Enough said on that matter. The staff are seasonable therefore there is no stake for them, on the success of the hotel and repeat customers. Sad but true! The saving grace for the hotel is its location. The scenery is spectacular and the 20 hour plus daylight affords lots to see - away from the hotel. If you are part of the Princess Cruise tours, expect to be herded Iike cattle on the next bus and wait tirelessly to be sent on your way to the next stop on the itinery. Hope your baggage arrives while there. Princess Cruise line has turned baggage handling, or should I say, baggage losing, into a National sport.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rimouski; City: Rimouski Bas Saint Laurent Quebec; Review: I have a bit of a problem of not placing FULL blinds on the first floor windows. Given this phenomena that the parked cars face the building and can see into the room. Consider the fact that the coming and going of the cars and their headlights - shine right into the room. When they left at the early hours - the lights came on and you was ablaze with light.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Riotel Perce; City: Perce Gaspesie Region Quebec; Review: Great location to view and enjoy the Perce rock and adjacent Bonaventure island. A great place to see the seals sunbathing, the birds nesting in the rock formations and the occasional whales. The place is a gold mine of historic Quebec. The hotel has a clear upfront view of the Rock and the Island. You can get a picture of everything - right from your porch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites; City: Branson Missouri; Review: Staff were professional and prepared to handle three bus loads of passengers. Politeness was the buzz word and their attention to detail was appreciated. Roms were roomy and well taken care of. The view from our room was outstanding. We will visit this location next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Salem Roanoke I 81; City: Salem Virginia; Review: Bad weather - but the accommodations far exceeded our traveling comfort. This place is ideally on my route for return visits. No witches though - moved to another state. We had a great stay, friendly staff and a good breakfast to get us off on the right foot- next day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Lees Summit; City: Lee s Summit Missouri; Review: Carpet smelled like urine. Initial meeting with person at desk indicated that our card had been locked by the car rental company, and couldn't be used. This guy didn't know the first thing about credit cards. Noisy premises and we decided to move to more pleasant acceptable accommodations.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Kansas City Lee s Summit; City: Lee s Summit Missouri; Review: Great location, great stay and exceptional staff. Their customer relationship meets you at the front door. It does not stop there! The place is immaculate, rooms are spacious, clean and well appointed. We were surprised with this place and I had to send out this advisory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunt for Red October, The (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pocahontas (1995); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hunchback of Notre Dame, The (1996); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evita (1996); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anastasia (1997); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Client, The (1994); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cop Land (1997); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apostle, The (1997); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: HP Pavilion DV2710US 14.1-inch Entertainment Laptop (AMD Turion 64 X 2 Dual Core TL-60 Processor, 2 GB; Brand: HP; Review: I bought this thing about 6 months ago, it is currently away at "Geek city" because I dropped it and now its broken. So word of advice, don't do that. I would not fault the computer though since for the price and the fact that you knowingly are not buying a "tough book" its understand able. Seriously though the machine runs perfectly, never over heats no matter how long I leave it sitting on my bed and is very light. The bad on this is Windows Vista which like the previous guy it annoys me with asking me permission to do anything. I have searched and searched and not found where to disable this. I guess you cant fault HP for that, or the machine its self so thats a moot point. The camera is great, very awesome quality. The built in microphone is fun to play with, I use it to record me playing guitar so I can practice soloing over the chord progression and the play back is actually pretty good. Oh and having a second head phone jack is pretty sweet. The computer handles all my programs well and rarely does it need rebooting (its still Windows so that will never go away). Over all this is a great laptop for travel and is generally reliable but I would back my stuff up incase you drop it like I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder with 1080p Upconversion (2004 Model); Brand: Panasonic; Review: This DVD player is awful. For these reasons: Slow reacting remote. - Press it and take a break cause it will be a few minutes, terrible for channel surfing!!! DVDs get corrupted - Go ahead and get the DVDrw discs and think you've outsmarted your friends paying a premium for DVR. Until you find your favorite show did not record because of an unknown error- the disc got screwed up even though they are rated to be used up to a 1,000 times!!! Tuner- Unless you use a cable provider that has not gone digital you do not need a TV tuner. This thing will not play all the channels and if Murphy has anything to do with it then it will be your favorite. Other than that I am having audio issues with it but I have not isolated that to the machine, maybe just a bad cable. DO NOT BUY THIS HUNK OF JUNK!!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, 32GB (Wi-Fi), Black; Brand: Samsung; Review: Not compatible with anything. Microsoft Office - NOT COMPATIBLE Amazon Instant Video - NOT COMPATIBLE Overall use is choppy. Not worth the price tag.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Two-Wire Surveillance Mic for MOTOROLA HT1000, JT1000, MT2000, GP900, GP9000, MTS2000, MT6000, MTX838, MTX900, MTX1000, MTX8000, MTX9000, MTX-LS, XTS2000,; Brand: Pulsat; Review: This works but it will fall apart quickly. I recommend starting out with a more expensive higher quality wire system. Mine frayed and had to be replaced in about 2 months.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Motorola S10-HD Bluetooth Stereo Headphones - Retail Packaging; Brand: Motorola; Review: They are not very loud unless you really shove them into your ears. If you work out with them then stand by in about 20 mins for sweat to be literally backed up in your ears. They are ok headphones.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital DataTraveler SE9 8GB USB 2.0 DTSE9H/8GBZ; Brand: Kingston; Review: Works like a charm and sturdy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony ICFP26 Portable AM/FM Radio; Brand: Sony; Review: The reception on AM is pretty useless. FM is good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: STURDY Recorder and Accessory Carry Travel Bag Case w/ Dense Foam fits Tascam DR-05 , DR-40 , DR-22L; Brand: CASEMATIX; Review: Very sturdy and the foam is easy to break apart to customize the shape. Also has 2 lock holes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levin Wireless Bluetooth 4.1 Headphones; Brand: Levin; Review: Excellent. I hear fine with it inside my home. Makes hands free calls easier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ECHOGEAR Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount Bracket for 26-55 Inch TVs –; Brand: ECHOGEAR; Review: The full motion tilt mount you've been looking for. Don't spend crazy amounts of money at the big box stores. Get this echogear mount. Things that I like: 1. It has a very simple design. It is not complicated to put together at all. 2. Very sturdy it feels like it holds the TV very well and isn't loose anywhere. The TV that I own is a 45 inch Samsung. I'm not sure of the weight but it is a pretty heavy TV. I was concerned about whether this mount could truly hold the TV up to 60 pounds but it does flawlessly. It is very easy to move the TV and tilted how you want it. A really nice feature is the tilt because if you don't get the mount on the stud on the wall just perfect then the TV will be off kilter. Thanks to the fact that it tilts you can simply adjust it if you make any mistake with your measurements on the wall. Instructions were also very simple with very clear pictures. Just for your information you must mount this to a stud. Go get a StudFinder before you start because you must get your screws in the center of the stud. Also some advice is that the instructions will tell you to use a 7/32 or 5.5mm. But I don't think that's a standard. So I used a similar size and had no problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Seagate Barracuda 7200 1.5 TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 32MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive ST31500341AS-Bare Drive; Brand: Seagate; Review: Seagate is my favorite HD maker and this vendor is one of my favorite vendors. They do what they say and the product is what I expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingston 4 GB CompactFlash Memory Card CF/4GB; Brand: Kingston; Review: THis is another great vendor who does what they say they will. I would buy again form them. You just cannot beat the great prices; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seagate ST980815A Momentus 5400.3 Ultra ATA/100 80 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive; Brand: Seagate; Review: This hard drive was shipped on time and is working great the price was killer too. I would purchase again from this vendor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsonite Classic Two Gusset 17" Toploader, Black; Brand: Samsonite; Review: Killer Case as one would expect from Samsonite. Everything was great from shipping to final product review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amped Wireless High Power Wireless-N 600mW Smart Repeater and Range Extender (SR10000); Brand: Amped Wireless; Review: A little tough to configure but works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PNY DDR3 4GB 1333MHz (PC3-10666) CAS 9 1.5V PC Memory Desktop Module (MD4096SD3-1333); Brand: PNY; Review: Evenn though i did not get pny memory what i got as a subsuite works fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KabelDirekt DVI to DVI Dual Link Cable (20 ft) DVI-D 24+1 High Resolution; Brand: KabelDirekt; Review: Cable is working properly and I recommend this to anyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, Desktop, Internet Splitter, Sturdy Metal, Fanless, Plug-and-Play (GS308); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: Great product as always with Netgear. Highly recommended it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech C-U0007 Unifying receiver for mouse and keyboard works with any Logitech product that display the Unifying Logo (orange; Brand: Logitech; Review: Solved my problem with my K400 wireless keyboard but you have to get the driver online for it to work and this information is in the booklet that comes with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verbatim 99202 Slimline Keyboard and Mouse - Wired with USB Accessibility - Mac & PC Compatible - Black; Brand: Verbatim; Review: Works like a charm nice back up keyboard and mouse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monoprice PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to USB Converter Adapter, Black (110934); Brand: Monoprice; Review: If you need a converter this works just fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bloodsport VHS; Brand: Jean-Claude Van Damme; Review: awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Office Space VHS; Brand: Ron Livingston; Review: good flick; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (Two-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy); Brand: ; Review: good flick; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Place Beyond The Pines; Brand: ; Review: great flick; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Counselor; Brand: Brad Pitt; Review: great flick; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don Jon; Brand: Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Review: alright flick; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prisoners; Brand: Hugh Jackman; Review: crazy twisted flick; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Hustle; Brand: Christian Bale; Review: alright flick; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup VHS; Brand: Kevin Costner; Review: greens in two; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Cop; Brand: Mathew Karedas; Review: greatest movie ever; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Floor; Brand: Marc Blucas; Review: twisted movie; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leonardo Dicaprio Triple Feature; Brand: Leonardo DiCaprio; Review: solid ldc collection; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Discraft 175 gram Ultra Star Sport Disc; Brand: Discraft; Review: Love this disc, great feel and super cool!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOR Delta BPA Free Water Bottle, 500ml, Sawgrass Green; Brand: KOR Water; Review: a bit low quality and has a smell to it that has yet to go away since I purchased it (about 4 months); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Youphoria Outdoors Microfiber Quick Dry Travel Towel - Ideal Fast Drying Towels for Travel, Camping, Beach, Backpacking, Gym,; Brand: Youphoria Outdoors; Review: Great product! Definitely recommend it :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Unisex Cushion Low Cut; Brand: ASICS; Review: slightly smaller than the assorted color ones, but made a big difference as they slip off; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Intensity Single Tab Socks (3-Pack); Brand: ASICS; Review: Love the socks as they are no show and show a little bit with the tab on the back of the socks, but they look and feel great. A tad too small though. I've been looking for great walking, running, and everyday socks, and these fit the description!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Weight Lifting Gloves with Adjustable Wrist Wrap Support, Breathable from Activtime TM , Double Stitched Palm, for Gym Workout,; Brand: ACTIVTIME; Review: The gloves have an odor to them and stained my hands after my workout. Update: used for less than a week and they're already beginning to fall apart.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ArcticBlu Instant Cooling Towel; Brand: ArcticBlu; Review: The smell is really really bad and gives me a headache. I have not used it yet.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Seasons Old Lantern; Brand: Seasons; Review: Go with the Wick, NOT Batteries.. Great Seller, Fast Shipping; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GSM DISTRIBUTION Brass Aladdin Genie Lamps Incense Burners; Brand: GSM DISTRIBUTION; Review: Making wishes...YUMMY! LOL; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LampLust Flameless Taper Window Candles with Gold Removable Holders - Set of 4, Timer,; Brand: LampLust; Review: A+!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flameless LED Tea Light Candles - Bonus Decorative Holder Wraps Included, Battery Operated, Flickering Votive Fake Tealights; Brand: Frux Home and Yard; Review: EXCELLENT IDEA!.. GREAT Seller! A+++ God Bless; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quiseen One-Touch Electric Coffee Grinder. Grinds Coffee Beans, Spices, Nuts and Grains - Durable Stainless Steel Blades (Black); Brand: Quiseen; Review: Grinds BEAUTIFULLY!.. But Wierd /FAT Shape??? WHY?; Still A+ GRINDER; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Oaksrest Vineyards Guest Farm; City: Ladismith Western Cape; Review: I stayed at Oaksrest with a group of three wheelchair users and four able-bodied people for just one night. We stayed in the Pinotage farmhouse which was extremely spacious even for our large wheelchairs. The farmhouse is beautifully furnished and equipped with everything that one requires. Our hosts (Phillip & Louisa) were phenomenal with nothing being too much trouble and we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with their three boys who shared their extensive knowledge about the farm and the surrounding area with us. Our hosts found the perfect balance of being available when required and giving us our own space to relax and go about our business. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening braai (barbecue) under the bright stars with the gurgling of the mountain stream in the background. Breakfast was prepared for us in the farmhouse, was delicious and generous. The thing that disappointed us was that we had to go home! One night was just not enough and we left planning to return so that we can share the wonders of this excellent establishment with our families.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lemoenfontein Game Lodge; City: Beaufort West Western Cape; Review: Upon our arrival we received a warm welcome from George who directed us to our room. The room itself was a good size, with ample space for my wheelchair to move around in. The bathroom was equally spacious. The fireplace in the bedroom was an unexpected bonus, with a healthy supply of wood ready and waiting to be used to keep us warm. After unpacking we enjoyed a stroll around the grounds, exploring the various nooks and crannies was a real treat while helping to get rid of the stiffness in our muscles from the long drive. The view from the veranda of the main house is memorable and from here we were able to spot Springbok and Wildebeest grazing in the distance. We enjoyed a pre-dinner drink from the honesty bar in front of the fire in the lounge. The food was delicious. The lamb, crispy roast potatoes and pumpkin fritters in particular were especially scrumptious and plentiful and ensured that we retreated to our rooms with our appetites more than satisfied. Breakfast was tasty, a combination of cereals, fruit, and yoghurts complementing the eggs, bacon, sausage etc that was available. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lodge, the only disappointment was that we had to leave so soon. The building is old and full of history & character, the service and attention to detail excellent, food scrumptious, rooms luxurious and grounds beautiful. We hope to return one day so that we can enjoy a sundowner on the veranda while taking in that awesome view.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oudtshoorn Inn Hotel and Conferencing Centre; City: Oudtshoorn Western Cape; Review: A change of plans saw us looking for accommodation at very short notice. We arrived at the hotel five minutes after having phoned to find out if they could accommodate us. Our room had already been prepared and the hotel staff were ready for us. Everyone was friendly and accommodating and tried to ensure that we were as comfortable as possible. The room was a really nice size with two comfortable double beds in it. We did unfortunately have to move one of the beds only to find a very thick covering of dust and grime. There was no hot water when we wanted to shower in the evening so contacted reception. In the morning the water was lukewarm although to be fair the staff on duty were very apologetic. We chose not to have dinner at the restaurant but rather try one of the many restaurants in the town. Breakfast was average, adequate at best. Surprised not to find any bacon or sausages on the buffet. We got the feeling that this hotel may have gone through some difficult times but that the team in charge were doing their best to improve standards. They are well on their way, I find myself wanting to give a better rating because of the wonderful attitude and willingness of the staff but unable to due to small factors that stopped the hotel from being very good. I would describe the hotel as currently being just a few details away from being "very good."; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suncoast Towers; City: Durban KwaZulu Natal; Review: I was delighted to have the opportunity to return to one of my favourite hotels and was not disappointed by my stay. Upon my arrival I was greeted with treated like a member of the family returning home with check-in taking less than a minute. Being a wheelchair user I stayed in their accessible room which is very spacious with a king-size bed, sitting area and fantastic bathroom. The room also has a sliding door and a small balcony. The only negative (I am being very pretty) thing to say about the room is that the trees around the pool area have grown over the years and now obstruct the Seaview. The room had a DVD player and other amenities to ensure that you feel spoilt.the addition of a Nespresso machine and a lovely selection of different flavours of tea. We decided to have our dinners at the adjoining complex which has a good selection of restaurants to choose from. However, the aromas coming from the hotel's own restaurant were very tempting! We stayed over a weekend when the weather was bad so most guests only came down to breakfast rather late which resulted in the dining area being full. We were asked to wait in the lounge which we did for no more than five minutes before a place became available. The breakfast itself was fantastic. A lovely variety of cold and warm food. There was so much to choose from, with the flapjacks smothered in maple syrup a real treat! The hotel is well situated, with easy access to all sorts of activities. We had a lovely walk along the promenade, enjoy the sights and sounds of the Durban beachfront. The hotel is ideal to use as a base from where to explore the surrounding area with a great range of activities that cater for the active, adventurous and those who just want to chill. Suncoast Towers did not disappoint, we had a wonderful time and forward to returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southern Sun Hemingways; City: East London Eastern Cape; Review: After a very long drive we were warmly received and welcomed to the hotel. Staff were fantastic and we were checked in and relaxing in our rooms in record time. The rooms were a really nice size, clean, light and really ticked all the boxes. On our first night we decided to have something to eat in our room and were treated to perfectly cooked steaks. On the second night we wanted to eat at the Felix Bar but were not able to as my wheelchair was too large to turn onto the ramp. This was no problem to the staff who kindly took our order and arranged for us to eat meal at the next-door Key Largo restaurant. The food that we had was superb, the lamb shank just fell off the bone and the spare ribs just as tender and tasty. The Key Lime desert was memorable and the cheesecake out of this world. We were surprised and touched to be told that desert was on the restaurant manager because of the "inconvenience" of not being able to get into the Felix Bar. Breakfast was terrific, a large variety to choose from and something to please everyone. Enjoyed a lovely hot chocolate and cappuccino with the yummy breakfast. We enjoyed a few hours lazing around the pool area and quickly relaxed and forgot about the real world. The mall is easily accessed through an interleading door and has all the shops that one could ever need. The casino is equally easy to access from the hotel. We were also treated to a Wednesday welcoming cocktail which was a lovely touch. We enjoyed chatting to some of the hotel staff and management while enjoying a drink and snack on management. The staff at Hemingways are amongst the most friendly and accommodating that I have ever come across and the service that we received from them would be reason enough to return to this hotel. Fortunately the rooms and facilities are equally impressive and I can't wait for my next visit to this awesome hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garden Court Mossel Bay; City: Mossel Bay Western Cape; Review: We broke our trip between Cape Town and East London in both directions at this hotel. On both occasions that we arrived at the hotel there was no one to help with the bags and the lady at reception seemed a little distracted and un-friendly at first. This first impression wasn't great but things did improve with time with the staff warming up and becoming friendlier and more helpful. The rooms were a pleasant surprise with a view of the swimming pool and the ocean in the distance. They were clean, fresh and light, exactly what one would expect from this brand in this hotel group. Options for dinner were rather limited and unexciting although the buffet at the restaurant in the adjoining casino was good value for money for a large selection of acceptable dishes. Our meal on our second night at the Red Cherry restaurant which is also in the casino building was underwhelming and disappointing. Breakfast was fine, exactly what one would expect from a Garden Court. The selection wasn't the greatest but everything that was there was tasty. It was fun to try out the automated pancake making machine. The hotel served its function as a stopover for us on a journey by providing us with a clean room, comfortable bed and a good night's sleep.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Protea Hotel Worcester Cumberland; City: Worcester Western Cape; Review: I travelled with a group of eight people to Protea Hotel Cumberland unsure of what to expect. From the road the hotel is very underwhelming and appears small so the actual size of the hotel proved to be quite a surprise. We received a warm welcome by friendly staff who were happy to help with bags and to show all of us to our rooms. I stayed in the accessible room which was quite isolated and separate from the other rooms in the hotel. The room was large and acceptable with comfortable pillows and an air conditioning unit that thankfully worked very well. We found the room to be very noisy with the corridor in front of the room seemingly used by staff as a thoroughfare. We listened to a lot of the staff's personal conversations which was not ideal while trying to rest after a long hard day. Breakfast was sufficient with a decent supply of the regular buffet offerings. The fruit, pastries and other goodies all seemed to be fresh and was regularly replenished. The staff at breakfast were very helpful. For dinner we decided against the buffet that was on offer and ordered off the room service but sat in the dining room/restaurant. We were not sorry, all the meals were delicious and were good value for money. We also enjoyed a few drinks in the pub and enjoyed the overall relaxed atmosphere. Overall the experience was good but I do feel that the hotel is slightly overpriced for what is offered. A quieter room would definitely have led to a higher rating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ruslamere Hotel Spa Conference Centre; City: Durbanville Western Cape; Review: I decided to celebrate my 40th birthday with family and friends at the Rusty Oak Restaurant situated on the premises of Ruslamere Hotel. The management and staff went out of their way to accommodate us and ensure that the day was a success. All of the requests that we had were met and we were always handled in a professional manner and we were made to feel that the success of our function was important to them. The food was delicious with the kitchen somehow managing to bring out 40+ different meals in very good time. The staff were friendly, accommodating and overall fantastic. All in all we had a fantastic day and I can't think of a better place to have celebrated turning 40.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belle Ombre Guesthouse; City: Vredendal Western Cape; Review: We arrived late on a Sunday afternoon unsure of what to expect. What we found was more than we had hoped for. Our hosts, Sarah & Piet gave us one of the warmest welcomes we have ever received and ensured that we were settled in, comfortable, sure of where everything was and how everything worked. After a long hot day on the road the air conditioner was most welcome and quickly cooled us down. The unit we were allocated was large and light with a kitchen equipped with most things required to prepare a light meal/snack. Breakfast was excellent value and delicious and we enjoyed eating in the dining room of what was the original farmhouse in the area. After a day spent working we enjoyed relaxing in the beautiful garden while we sipped on something cold from the honesty bar. There was ample secure parking for vehicles. All in all we had a fantastic two night stay at this guesthouse where we were most impressed by the attention to detail paid by both Sarah & Piet. The well appointed large rooms and the hospitality of the hosts ensures that we will visit again in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baleens; City: Hermanus Overstrand Overberg District Western Cape; Review: We arrived at this hotel uncertain of what to expect and our first impressions were that we had selected our hotel for our one night in Hermanus very well. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and were shown to our rooms which were nice and big, clean and light. We settled in and went for a walk to explore our surroundings which are absolutely beautiful. The hotel itself is interesting with a number of activities that would entertain family members for many hours. A nice touch is that there is a coffee and tea station in the public area that is well stocked and always available. When we went to our room to relax for the evening we realised that there were small things missing. For example, there were no batteries in our remote control for the TV and the fan in the room required an adapter to operate. The adapter was nowhere to be found. When we went to find someone to help us with these minor issues there was no one to be found. While not major issues, these are the sorts of things that impact on the overall experience of one's stay. Breakfast was tasty and served very efficiently. Egg, toast and bacon were on offer along with a selection of cereals and yoghurts. Fruit juice and the ever present coffee & tea were also there for guests to enjoy. Staff were friendly and allowed us to store our bags while we went to the appointment that brought us to Hermanus. I would describe Baleens as more of a large guest house than a hotel. I hope to return to Baleens and look forward to an improvement in the attention to the small details as I would really like to improve my writing of this property.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lamberts Bay Hotel; City: Lamberts Bay Western Cape; Review: We decided to break our trip back from Namaqualand with a night at this hotel. We only made a reservation the day before we checked in but the lady (Michelle) who assisted us to make a booking was extremely friendly and efficient. When we pulled into the parking area in front of the hotel I feared that we had made a mistake by deciding to stay at the hotel as there were a couple of undesirable characters hanging around making a bit of a nuisance of themselves. The hotel staff soon chased them away and we were then left alone. The check-in process was quick and painless and as some of our party members were wheelchair users we were given the opportunity to view a few different rooms to see where we would be most comfortable. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and seemed genuinely keen to ensure that we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay. The room was adequate, a decent size and quite comfortable although I think it could be described as being "tired." There was a dusty smell in the air, the bathroom door did not open and close properly and the television didn't have any channels tuned in. That said, it did not feel dirty and there were signs around the hotel stating that they are in the process of renovating rooms, apologising for any inconvenience. The water in the shower was nice and warm and we enjoyed sitting in the lounge area in front of our room chatting and sharing stories with other members of our party. We decided not to eat at the hotel but went across the road to what was a fantastic restaurant where we had delicious seafood that was excellent value for money. My room was right next to the bar and being a Friday night I feared that it might get rowdy and I may be unable to sleep. Fortunately this did not materialise and I had a good night's sleep. Members of our party however were on the other side of the building on the corner of the road and had a disturbed night as there was a nightclub nearby with the music playing until the early hours of the morning. The breakfast was a lovely surprise, with a healthy selection of tasty goodies, especially when one considers that breakfast is included in the very reasonable price of the room. We were able to choose from yoghurts, fresh fruit, cereals, cheeses, muffins, eggs, bacon, sausages, chicken livers etc. Overall I find this a very difficult hotel to rate as it is very affordable and offers good value for money. The breakfast was really good but the 1st impression created by the vagrants in front of the hotel coupled with the few issues in the room mean that I can only give it a rating of 3. It is however probably more accurate to give this property a rating of 3.5 as it is better than average in it's price range but just below being very good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diaz Hotel Resort; City: Mossel Bay Western Cape; Review: I have stayed at this hotel a number of times over the years and am aware of their recent financial troubles. It does seem as though the new owners are getting this magnificently positioned hotel back on its feet. Arriving in the large rather grand lobby was somewhat eerie as it was quiet with very few guests around and hardly any staff either. It was also apparent that the concierge desk has been closed completely. The check-in process was quick and painless and we went to our rooms on the 7th floor. having stayed in the room before I was looking forward to taking in the view but upon entering the room we were met by a terrible stench of chemicals. We opened the sliding door and then closed the bathroom door which seemed to help. We then went back to enjoying the view which is absolutely spectacular and worth visiting this hotel for alone. Noticeable that the air conditioning units have been removed which is much more pleasing on the eye. The rooms remain lovely and big with a bar fridge, flatscreen TV with numerous DSTV channels and a tea and coffee station. The swimming pool looked very green and definitely not appealing, would definitely not swim in it in its current state. We went down to the restaurant for a light lunch and enjoyed tasty reasonably priced food. We decided to go out into the town for dinner. We enjoyed a good nights sleep, waking to watch the sunrise over the ocean and enjoyed spending time relaxing in the room listening to the ocean. Breakfast was nice with a decent variety of warm and cold goodies. While the selection was nowhere near what it was years ago, it was still good value for money, fresh and tasty. It was once again apparent that the hotel is understaffed as there were insufficient people assisting in what was a reasonably full restaurant. Used plates and utensils stayed on the table for long periods and guests had to resort to finding their own cutlery in order to start eating. It seems to me that the hotel is on the right track and in the process of improving its service and upgrading its rooms etc. I hope it is just a matter of time before they are able to employ more staff and take care of the small issues with which detract from one's stay. I will be back, the view and sound of the ocean from the room is just too good to miss and makes up for the other small frustrations experienced.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Protea Hotel George King George; City: George Western Cape; Review: This hotel is close to the centre of George but once you are at the Hotel you feel as though you are far from anywhere. The buildings are laid out in a way that you feel like there is a lot of space between you and other guests and the dining room and lounge overlook the beautiful fairways of the local golf course. We received a lukewarm reception from the staff upon our arrival and overall didn't find the staff to be overly friendly or accommodating. Service was at times very slow, with our dinner taking forever to arrive in the restaurant. However, when it did arrive it was very tasty. We also enjoyed a drink on the very peaceful brand overlooking the golf course. The rooms are a really good size, ample space even though there are 2 double beds in them. The room we had also had a veranda which we would have used had it been easier to access... as a wheelchair user, the room that we were in was supposed to be one of the 4 accessible rooms they advertise. However there was a step to get into both the front door as well as the door leading to the veranda. This was extremely disappointing and so frustrating as it is so easy to correct. I travel regularly but will have to think twice before visiting this hotel because of the step that leads into the "accessible" bedroom that prevents me from accessing the room independently.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: T Niqua Stable Inn; City: Plettenberg Bay Western Cape; Review: A group of 8 of us checked into this piece of paradise and had a thoroughly enjoyable, albeit very brief, stay. We weren't really sure what to expect, but what we found took out breath away. The beautiful surroundings, handcrafted saloon, attention to detail in the bedrooms as well as the horse/western theme that was carried throughout the beautiful guesthouse contributes to make this a magical place to spend some time. The rooms are really well appointed with everything that you require and there is a massive lounge with beautiful fireplace where you can sit, relax and enjoy something from the honesty bar. The horses are a real treat and a joy to spend some time with. We felt energised just sitting and watching them. It was a joy to wake up to the sound of chirping birds and we then went on to enjoy a breakfast that was fresh, varied and plentiful and we left with our stomachs full. Everyone at the guesthouse was friendly and accommodating with our hosts in particular going the extra mile to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble and they went beyond the call of duty. It was a privilege and a blessing to spend time at this beautiful venue, will we be back? You can bet on that!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairy Knowe Hotel; City: Wilderness Western Cape; Review: This old lady is set on the banks of a river and surrounded by nature and seems to present a good opportunity to get away from it all for awhile. We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights and found it to be comfortable if a bit short of TLC. It was a bit like travelling back in time and the buildings and grounds could do with some attention. There is nothing offensive or bad, it just looks a bit tired. The rooms are a lovely size and there is an attempt to give each room a theme, although in the room I was an it took some figuring out what theme actually was. The furnishings were old but importantly clean. There were not a huge amount of staff members around but those that we did deal with were friendly and accommodating. They have an on-site restaurant but on our 1st night we decided to head to a restaurant in town. On our 2nd night we had a braai, with the hotel generously providing all the equipment we required. Breakfast was good, the hotel was very full because there was a conference taking place but they managed to get warm fresh food to all the guests although they only did scrambled eggs and there was no option having fried eggs or omelettes. The breakfast itself was tasty and included in the price which was already good value. With a tennis court, a swimming pool, a beautiful river to play on and a river on your doorstep this would be a lovely place to bring the family for a few days to get back to nature and just relax. There was a very strange and limited selection of channels on the TV, fine when you want to get away from it all, not so good when you want to switch off and relax in front of the TV and catch up on the latest goings on in the world. Our stay at the hotel was fine if not spectacular and I can see the appeal that this property would have too those wanting to get away although it could do with a little bit of attention and sprucing up.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Southern Sun The Ridge; City: EMalahleni Mpumalanga; Review: What a gem this hotel is. With entry to the building through the same entrance that is used for the casino one doesn't really know what to expect but when you get to the reception area you realise that you are visiting a place where the guest is king. The room that I had was large, modern, clean and had everything that I would expect or want in a hotel room. Even with 2 double beds in the room there was still more than enough space to move around and the room is furnished in a way that it does not feel overcrowded. The room was extremely quiet at night and although I am a light sleeper I was not bothered by outside noise even once during the 6 nights I spent at the hotel. I had a tree outside my room and enjoyed listening to the birds nesting as the sun was going down. Breakfast is at the nearby buffet restaurant and had a large variety to choose from with a good selection of fresh fruit, cereals, pastries and warm goodies as well. The staff were extremely helpful at breakfast and quickly got to know what our favourite drinks etc were. The restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the hotel were excellent, with a delicious rump steak and lamb chops particular favourites during our stay. The buffet restaurant also had a good variety of dishes and if you felt like something else the mall with various well-known restaurant is just a 20 m walk away. There is loads for kids(and adults!) to enjoy with a movie house, 10 pin bowling and mini golf on the premises. The swimming pool also looked incredibly inviting and was sparkling at all times. While we did not get into the pool we did sit around it, enjoying some time relaxing between appointments. we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colesview Guest House; City: Colesberg Northern Cape; Review: As a wheelchair user I had very specific needs for my stopover when travelling between Cape Town and Johannesburg and Charmaine and the team at Colesview went the extra mile to ensure that I was comfortable and that my needs were accommodated. We received a very friendly and warm welcome and were pleased to have somewhere safe and secure to park our vehicle. After a hard day on the road it was all we could do not to jump into the sparkling blue and so inviting pool as we went past it to get to our room. Our room was large and spacious, clean and well appointed and more than I was actually expecting. There was a good selection of TV channels to enjoy while resting up for the next leg of the trip. The only criticism was that the air con unit in the room did not cool things down as much as one would have liked. We enjoyed a tasty, fresh breakfast in the morning before heading off on the next leg of our trip. Colesview is a place that one can recommend to others with confidence.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Montagu Country Hotel; City: Montagu Western Cape; Review: The hotel is advertised as an "Art Deco" Hotel and that is exactly what it is. We were disappointed not to receive any assistance with our bags on arrival, especially as the parking area is quite far from the reception area. However, the staff were friendly and checked us in without much difficulty. 4 of the people in our party were wheelchair users and the staff kindly assisted us to find the most suitable rooms for them. Unfortunately the 2 most important ramps in the hotel are extremely steep and definitely do not meet with building regulations. While we were able to "make a plan" to use the ramps it is unfortunate as the steep ramps affected our ability to move around independently. The rooms were a really nice size, certainly more space than 1 associates with the more modern hotel. The decor is interesting and takes one back to a bygone era. The one thing that little or no sense was the tiny TV in the corner of the room which was so far from the bed that it was almost impossible to watch. Either a larger TV or mounting it in a different position would have made all the difference. We enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal in the restaurant while being entertained by the in-house piano player. The portions were very generous with the lamb shank an absolute winner. Breakfast was very enjoyable with more than enough to fuel us for the day ahead. Everything was fresh and tasty, with the piping hot scones a personal favourite. The staff accommodated our needs with a smile on their face and went a long way to ensure that we had a good experience during our stay. We enjoyed walking around the town although the roadworks that are currently taking placed did restrict us to a degree. There are a number of restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel and the one that we selected for our 2nd and last night was also really good. Unfortunately the steep ramps prevented us from being able to get out into the garden to explore but it certainly looked welcoming and a good place to enjoy some time relaxing. All in all we had a very pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Protea Hotel Cape Town Victoria Junction; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: Attended a week-long workshop/conference at the hotel and was booked in to stay at the hotel for 4 nights. The room that I stayed in was a good size with a very nice view of the nearby stadium. Although the hotel is in a busy area sleeping was no trouble and there was no noise to disturb me at all. The room was clean and very comfortable. I required the assistance of numerous staff members during my stay and everyone, without exception, was friendly, helpful and willing, what a pleasure it was to deal with them. The conference package was all-inclusive so we enjoyed buffet dinners at the hotel's restaurant on all 4 nights. I'm not a huge fan of a buffet, but I must admit that I enjoyed the food that was on offer. Breakfast was also very good, a selection of fresh and tasty treats to prepare you for the day. I enjoyed taking the opportunity to walk around and explore the nearby area. The waterfront is a short walk away and we also had fun exploring Greenpoint and the streets close to the hotel. All in all the hotel is very well situated, has comfortable stylish rooms, serves up tasty food and also has staff members who will make you feel as though you are the most important person in the world and that nothing is too much trouble.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Protea Hotel George Outeniqua; City: George Western Cape; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 night stay at the Protea Hotel George Outeniqua. The hotel is centrally located on the main road of George which I thought may mean noise from the road but was very pleasantly surprised that there was absolutely no traffic noise at all in my room and had a good, undisturbed sleep on all 3 nights. The rooms are not big, but what one would expect in a hotel of this class. The bedroom & bathroom were clean and the bed comfortable. The hotels breakfast was fresh and tasty with a decent selection of hot, cold and baked treats. The hot chocolate that I had on one of the mornings was delicious! The hotel does not serve lunch or dinner but this is not an issue as there are 4 restaurants literally across the road, a very short walk away. We enjoyed a particularly good meal at the Italian restaurant on our last night in the area. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and ready to go out of their way to ensure that our stay at the hotel was as comfortable and happy as possible. They succeeded with Alfred in particular going the extra mile to please. We will definitely be back next time we have work to do in the George area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windsor Hotel Apartments; City: Hermanus Overstrand Overberg District Western Cape; Review: Had to work in and around Hermanus for 5 days and 4 nights and stayed at the Windsor Hotel. As we were on a tight budget we stayed in the rooms just behind the hotel which don't have a view of the ocean. Check-in was quick and easy and we were warmly welcomed by everyone at reception despite the fact that this area was undergoing an upgrade. The work was taking place was not disruptive at all and actually didn't affect us during our stay one little bit. The room at the back that we stayed in might have been cheaper but did not skimp on anything with comfortable beds and a couch in the unit to sit and relax on. I am a wheelchair user, and while the bathroom is not accessible (I was informed in advance) the room was more than big enough to accommodate me and access to and from the room was very easy. The room was clean and light with an outdoor sitting area which we didn't utilise because of the cold weather but which would be nice in warmer weather. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise with fresh warm, cold and baked options available. The staff were helpful and good at ensuring that one's coffee cup was kept full! The view from the dining room is breathtaking and as we were there during whale season we could literally see whales from our breakfast table on 3 of the 4 mornings that we were there. The location of this hotel is truly beautiful. A lot of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel so the lack of a dinner option at the hotel almost goes unnoticed. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, I hope to return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donkin Country House; City: Beaufort West Western Cape; Review: This is a difficult review to write as the accommodation and amenities were all absolutely fine, we just felt there was a bit of warmth and hospitality missing. We arrived on a hot Sunday afternoon and were given the keys to our 2 rooms. As I am a wheelchair user I have specific needs and after seeing the rooms we were allocated (one for myself and one for my driver) we asked if we could either swap rooms or swap the beds in the rooms as the room I was allocated was quite small and while the other room was far more spacious, the Beds were too high for me. We never received a response to our request and after the 1st night just decided to make the best of the situation. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although black "stuff" came out of the kettle so we avoided using it, eventually asking for it to be cleaned which was done quickly and with no fuss. The microwave and electric frying pan meant that there was an opportunity to do an element of self catering and the fridge worked well and was very necessary as temperatures topped 35° every day that we were there. Renovations/maintenance was taking place right next to our room which was a frustration as in the afternoons when we got back from a hot and tiring day of work it was difficult to relax with the noise of the work taking place next to us. A sign, warning or apology for the inconvenience would have gone a long way. The staff in the restaurant were very friendly and accommodating, even providing me with assistance at times which was most welcome. They did what they could to ensure that we were comfortable and happy during our stay. Breakfast was tasty and there was enough of a selection of hot and cold options to ensure that the 1st meal of the day was a good one. The unfortunate sign below the fruit bowl stating that fruit had to be eaten in the restaurant and could not be taken away was unfortunate and the sort of small detail that detracted from the hospitality offered. Dinner was tasty and welcome as there are not many restaurants in the area so variety and choice is limited if you are staying for 5 nights like we were. Again, it is unfortunate that they advertise dinner as a "buffet" but then stop you from going up for a refill. The dinner was actually very reasonable, they should just advertise it as a set menu rather than as a buffet. The meal is very good value for the price. It's just that if you say it's going to be buffet then a person expects a buffet, so when your request for another Lamb Chop is turned down(unless you pay more) it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. The air conditioning unit worked very well which was necessary in what was very hot weather and being able to retreat to a lovely cool room was most; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Protea Hotel by Marriott Saldanha Bay; City: Saldanha Saldanha Bay Municipality Western Cape; Review: We stayed at this hotel for 5 nights while working in the area and thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience. Reception staff were warm and welcoming, in fact all of the staff without exception were extremely hospitable and went out of the way to make us at home and welcome. I stayed in the accessible room which is spacious, airy and light. The bathroom was also a good size and worked very well. We decided to move the bed a little bit to accommodate my large wheelchair and found a spotless floor underneath, which is I can tell you, something of a rarity at hotels and guesthouses! Although the hotel was full however it was not noisy at all and our sleep was uninterrupted and totally undisturbed. Breakfast was good with a healthy selection of hot and cold options to choose from and was pleased to be offered hot chocolate and cappuccino with breakfast. Restaurant staff quickly learned what my preferences were and were quick to offer me the same the next morning. The hotel is beautifully positioned right on the water's edge and our room had a beautiful view. The only negative is that wheelchair access has not been provided to get into the very inviting lounge with spectacular views. It would have been great to be able to sit in the lounge and relax with a cold drink after a busy day out and about working. That said, the overall experience was fantastic and given the opportunity we will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diaz Hotel Resort; City: Mossel Bay Western Cape; Review: I have been a regular guest at this hotel over the years. At one stage it went through a tough time so it is wonderful to see that the hotel is on the right track and getting back to its former glory. The rooms are large and light and the recent revamp has worked a treat. There is a fresh feel to the room and it was a pleasure to spend the night in a modern, clean room with a view to die for. Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the ocean is awesome and something always look forward to at this hotel. We had dinner at the restaurant on site and were not disappointed. Prices were reasonable, portions generous and the food tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful. All in all, not too much to complain about and a very positive experience. The only slightly negative comment I would make is that there was no one to help take our bags up to our room upon arrival or down on departure. A small thing that it does make a difference to the overall experience and the 1st impression always lasts. Good breakfast with lots of options to satisfy one's hunger and sustain you for the day ahead. Modernised, spacious room with a breathtaking view and restaurants that serve good food at reasonable prices... I will be back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Southern Sun Cape Sun; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: I had been wanting to stay at this hotel for years and finally got to do so recently. The welcome that we received was warm, heartfelt and with smiles aplenty. We were attending a workshop at the hotel so arrived quite early in the morning, well before the check in time. Gerald was a star, relieved us of our bags and ensured that they were stored safely until there was a break in the workshop and we could check in. The room that we stayed in was on the 12th floor and had a lovely view of Table Mountain. I'm sure that the rooms higher up (the hotel has 32 floors) had an even more stunning view. The room was large, comfortable and clean with 2 double beds in it. Breakfast had a very good selection of hot and cold goodies to eat and while the hotel was quite busy there was no real delay in getting food from the buffet. Staff in the restaurant were friendly throughout and always willing to accommodate and offer assistance. On the whole the staff at the hotel were extremely helpful and friendly, they always seemed to be smiling! The hotel is well located, close to a few tourist attractions and easy walking distance to the tourist friendly bus route. It was a pleasure to finally stay at the hotel and I look forward to returning in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel Conference Center; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: A dear old friend and I met up in Paris to shop, dine, and just enjoy all the splendors of the city. The hotel, unfortunately, started us off on the wrong foot. When we checked in, the manager whispered to the clerk that we should be put in a lower-floored room, I'm guessing because we'd secured our reservation through a budget auction site. (The women did not know that I spoke French and could therefore understand every word they were saying.) The viewless room was otherwise lovely, though, having all the qualities you'd expect from a Marriott. When we stood in line to ask the concierge for restaurant recommendations, the man behind us advised us not to! He said that the concierge steered him toward a terrible place the evening before. Still, we persevered in the line - but when we began our chat with the concierge, I was immediately put off by his arrogance. In the end, we branched out on our own. And by branching out, I mean a good 20-minute walk to the city center. My friend and I are both avid walkers, but this distance deflated much of our enthusiasm by the time we found lively venues for eating. We took the metro during the day, but the cramped quarters and peculiar smells weren't the most savory alternative to walking. In hindsight, we should have splurged and stayed in a more central location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Continental; City: Evian les Bains Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: My friends and I spent a weekend in Evian, relying on TripAdvisor reviews to steer us to a good hotel. Hotel Continental lived up to the positive feedback it's garnered! It's nestled in the heart of Evian's little shopping district, just a couple of quick blocks from the water and less than a 10 minute walk from the ferry (we were crossing Lake Geneva from Lausanne in Switzerland). The staff was truly welcoming, and the room was clean, sunny, and charming. We were initially worried about noise given its proximity to restaurants and shops, but sound was never an issue. I'd recommend the breakfast, too - a great deal for the selection of meats, cheeses, cereals, etc. available.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kavalari; City: Fira Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I felt immediately at home at the Kavalari. The woman who greeted me was warm and inviting, and happily accommodated my early arrival (via sea transport from Crete). The room was three levels down, accessed by outdoor steps adorned with flowers and greenery. I was thankful that I'd decided on a large backpack rather than a suitcase, although there was a gentleman there to show me to my room. My level had a few other rooms that all share a common open-air patio with umbrella-shaded tables overlooking the caldera. While I knew there were other guests, I never found myself needing to share the area. Overall, it was extremely peaceful and the view was spectacular. Every morning, I'd make my way up to the second-level terrace for breakfast: various pastries and a healthy serving of delicious Greek yogurt and fresh fruit. Beverages consisted of fresh-squeezed orange juice, plus tea or coffee. And when I found out last-minute that my sea jet reservation back to Crete had been cancelled, the front desk manager was really helpful in helping me solve the mystery with the travel agency. I could not have picked a better home base in Santorini. Superb location, sublime views, friendly staff, comfortable room, and a short walk to the bus station. Brilliant!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nostos; City: Chania Town Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: I spent a night at the Nostos hotel on a quick trip to Chania, and was thrilled to book the last single room they had available. The hotel itself is lovely and uniquely laid out, with windy stairs and hallways adorned with art and ornamental plants. The location is terrific as well, being in a central yet peaceful area of Old Town. Guests can also enjoy a sunny rooftop with inviting chairs and tables. My room, a split-level loft, provided the "lots of character" experience I was hoping for. I think my only hesitation was the cleanliness of the room - it could have used a thorough dusting. The bathroom would really benefit from an update as well. Overall, however, it was a great room for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Morpheas Apartments; City: Plakias Rethymnon Prefecture Crete; Review: I couldn't have felt more at home at Morpheas. The room was simple and spotlessly shiny, and my private balcony looked onto aquamarine waters. Olga's sweet mother met me at the front desk, and let me choose which of two rooms I preferred. And Olga and her husband provided helpful advice about local hikes (the Old Mill path through olive groves and the cliff-hugging path that begins at the end of the east beach are terrific) as well as bus schedules that helped me settle in easily in this quaint seaside town. With a grocery store just a few steps away, along with cute cafes and restaurants, you have everything you need for a low-key getaway.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 3749 Ponte Chiodo; City: Venice Veneto; Review: After wandering around Venice, I don't think I could have picked a better place to stay. 3749 Ponte Chiodo is on a quiet residential street that's within easy walking distance to all of the major sights. My travel buddy and I enjoyed a double room overlooking a small canal with two bridges, and it was nice to wake up and see individuals and families hurrying on their way to work or school. While I was disappointed that I wasn't able to meet Mattia in person (she was away on travel), she promptly answered my travel questions beforehand and loaded me up with maps, directions, and recommendations. And her assistant, Mr. Vajira, could not have been more hospitable and accommodating! A wonderful gentleman. I wish I'd taken more time to relax in the private courtyard; in a paved city like Venice, where greenery comes at a premium, this verdant patio is a rare find. One evening, my friends and I went to Antica Adelaide--one of the restaurant recommendations--and enjoyed a memorable (and reasonably priced) evening of delicious seafood, local wine, and old jazz. It's only a few doors down from the guesthouse and is well worth the visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hecht Appenzell; City: Appenzell Canton of Appenzell; Review: I recently returned to Switzerland to visit Appenzell with two good friends. It was our first time to the wonderfully charming town, and the Hotel Hecht hosts could not have been more friendly and accommodating. We met Karen when we arrived, and she cheerfully welcomed us to the hotel, answered our various questions and shared great advice, and then showed us to our room. Throughout our stay, our hosts were always eager to assist and every touch - from smiley-faced eggs at breakfast to helping us navigate our 3-day travel pass - made our stay unforgettable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Posthotel Roessli; City: Gstaad Saanen Canton of Bern; Review: As a solo traveler in Gstaad for a few days, I could not have asked for a lovelier stay. Nadia at the front desk was especially welcoming and helpful, assisting with everything from parking to luggage to dinner reservations to hiking recommendations. She was the consummate professional and made a wonderful first impression of Gstaad. The room was spacious, clean and cozy, and both breakfasts and the one dinner I had at the hotel were fabulous.The hotel is in the heart of Gstaad, which is a gorgeous town - chic without being ostentatious. Nearby hiking offers pristine vistas of the Alps and flowering meadows. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: OXO Good Grips 4-Cup Fat Separator; Brand: OXO; Review: this is great. it took a while for me to get around to using it, and now it's indispensable. i only wish that there were a way to cover the holes in the top part to seal it, so one could put stock in it and then leave it in the refrigerator overnight to let the fat rise to the top.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Noma/Inliten 48150-88 Holiday Wonderland Clear Green Wire Christmas Mini Light Set, 300 Count; Brand: Noma/Inliten; Review: these burned out within six months in tropical weather despite my best efforts to replace the bulbs that burned out. kind of pricey for something so short lived.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner, White; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: this seems like a great air purifier, but when i go to vacuum out the filter, there isn't a whole ton in it. not sure if what it's filtering is too small to see, but i have the sneaking suspicion it's just taking up power and not sucking a whole ton out of the air.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Al-de-chef Collander 9.5" Stainless Steel; Brand: Al-De-Chef; Review: was great under moderate wear in my home kitchen, then last week one of the handles broke, and it's not even six months old.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eva-dry Edv-1100 Electric Petite Dehumidifier, White; Brand: Eva-Dry; Review: it broke in less than a year, and their customer support is terrible.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon 100-Percent Cotton Box Pleat Duvet Cover Set, Full/Queen, Taupe; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: looks way more like the second and third pictures here than the first. its pretty good for the price, but hasn't held up tremendously well in the wash. gotta treat it like a lady.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach (70670) Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper, 10 Cup, Electric; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: good. well made especially for the cost. runs smooth. suction cups on bottom are nifty but mostly useless. rather large footprint.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: The Resolution for Men - Bible Study: A Small-Group Bible Study; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Kendrick Page; Review: I received this on time from Amazon as usual. Products sold and delivered by Amazon are always delivered in a timely manner (per their estimated delivery date). As for the resolution for men, the audio book,I purchased the unabridged version because I wanted the entire text. I give it four stars. I would have given it five but the tracks are not titled. I had to go through and listen and edit the tracks myself. As for audio quality it is excellent! I also purchased the written version (Kindle e-book for PC) so I'm able to read along as I listen. This proves to be an excellent learning tool, as I purchased this because it's used in my church's Sunday school, and I can now be prepared for each class just by listening. While I'm in class I can follow along using the written version. One other thing, I wish the questions for each chapter where at the end of the chapter instead of the end of the book. I would recommend this to other purchasers who prefer hearing a book then reading it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disciplines of a Godly Man; Author: Visit Amazon's R. Kent Hughes Page; Review: It was selected by my church Sunday school class. it appears to be well written and it's Scripture-based which always gets my attention. it has a solid foundation and to date, we're still going through it, I have not seen any contradictions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kingdom Man Every Man's Destiny, Every Woman's Dream; Author: Dr. Tony Evans; Review: Dr. Anthony Evans is an incredible writer. He is well versed in Christian theology. All of the data in this book is backed up by relevant Scriptures. It has taken me a while to complete the book because I copied most of the Scriptures into my Kindle book. I purchased a copy of this book to use in our Sunday school class at church. There's only so much you can cover within one hour which had a direct impact on my time of completion. I would definitely recommend this as a good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire Stick: The Ultimate Guide To Start Using Amazon Fire TV Stick Plus Little-Known Tips And Tricks! [Booklet] (Streaming; Author: Samuel Boyd; Review: I found it had good information and recommends sticking with the fire stick as opposed to the more expensive fire TV or the fire TV stick. Some of the things I did not understand since I don't have and have never used a fire stick. But I would review it again if I decide to purchase the fire stick and it would probably make more sense.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Hear from God: Learn to Know His Voice and Make Right Decisions; Author: Visit Amazon's Joyce Meyer Page; Review: I was totally amazed at how well Joyce Meyer put this book together. The whole book is backed up by scripture. Her life experiences and uncanny knowledge of the Bible comes through loud and clear in this book. You will be well on your way to understanding how to hear from GOD after reading this book. Due to my disability I use Kindle for PC to read books. I am able to copy from my Bible program Scriptures mentioned in the book so that the next time around, I DO plan on reading the book a 2nd time, all I have to do is click on the note icon in the book to read corresponding Scriptures. Since I did copy all the Scripture references it took me quite a while to get through the first time. That will not be the case the 2nd time around. The book is well worth reading and I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about learning how to hear from GOD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirit Driven Success: Learn Time Tested Biblical Secrets to Create Wealth While Serving Others!; Author: Visit Amazon's Dani Johnson Page; Review: This book has nothing to do with the things of GOD or Spirituality and everything to do with creating wealth for yourself under the guise of helping others. You should always give with a willing and cheerful heart, not because you're going to gain wealth. Just goes to show you, you should study the bible for yourself, 2 Tim 2:15, so that a few verses taken out of context will not sway you. The bible is NOT about money and influence but love; GOD and your neighbor. Danis heart appears to be in the right place but this book is all about MONEY, POWER and INFLUENCE. It is also geared more toward people in business or who want to go into business rather than an individual investor (which is why I bought it). On p. 51 Dani said Our spiritual warfare deals with gaining influence, making money, and producing excellence. I strongly disagree with this. Ephesians chapter 6 says: Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. On p. 52 Dani said. God wants you to make money because money brings influence. Here again I strongly disagree: Mathew chapter 6 says: Matthew 6:24 (NIV) 24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. On p. 55 Dani said. The Bible says that money is the answer to everything (see Eccles. 10: 19). I didn't write that. You can argue with God about that. Here is a good example of scripture taken out of context. It is also written: 1 Timothy 6:10 (NKJV) 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. I GOT TO PAGE 57 and at this point I was compelled to stop. My spirit was aroused and I could sense the spirit of mammon lurking, trying to influence me again. This book is about MAKING MONEY! Beware! Compare with: a. 1 Timothy 6:9 (NASB) 9 But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. b. 1 Timothy 6:10 (NLT) 10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. c. Matthew 6:24 (NKJV) 24 "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Buyer beware! If you're looking for a get rich quick type book this may be for you, but if you're looking; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Colbert's "I Can Do This"; Author: Don Colbert MD; Review: If your looking for a complete weight control program this is it! He rambles on a bit on some topics otherwise I would've given it five stars. He doesn't just talk about dieting but talks about a complete weight control program that covers mental, physical, and the psychological aspects of a lifestyle change. The adaptations in this book may change your life if you stick with them. At this point I have merely read the book and tried some of the recipes. If I have time I will comment on how well the program works reducing weight and keeping it off.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Mama and Baby! (Indestructibles); Author: Visit Amazon's Kaaren Pixton Page; Review: My baby loves her book! It's great for your littles that want to chew, tear and crinkle up paper!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Saga Collection; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephenie Meyer Page; Review: Amazing set and worth every penny!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Carle Page; Review: It is very small, but I love it and more importantly, my daughter loves it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rainbow Fish --2000 publication.; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Pfister Page; Review: Great for the price you pay. Small and worn, but still cute.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Awakening / The Struggle (Vampire Diaries, Books 1-2); Author: Visit Amazon's L. J. Smith Page; Review: The crappiest book I've EVER read. If you're looking to purchase because you're a fan of the T.V series of Vampire Diaries, don't waste your time. The book is horrible and doesn't even partially follow the TV series.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Flotec FPPM3600D-01/09 1/3 HP Pedestal Sump Pump; Brand: Flotec; Review: Pump works good and lifts the water five foot and out with no problem. I gave this a four star and not five, because the pump motor cover had lots of openings around the housing. I am using this in a damp area and figure it may let more moisture into the motor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Craftsman 9-17562 Nextec 12-volt Right-Angle Impact Driver; Brand: Craftsman; Review: Easy to use with one hand in tight space. Has enough power to drive long screws in. Battery seem to hold up good. I have only had it a few weeks, as of now I have no dislikes. It has done every thing I wanted to do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uxcell Motor Carbon Brushes,11/16 x 1/2 x 1/4" , 10 Piece; Brand: uxcell; Review: Product as described and worked well. Would recommend this product to anyone needing this type or style of brush set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Housmile Replacement Battery for Makita 7000 7002 7033 191679-9 192532-2 192695-4 632002-4 632003-2(7.2V 1500mAh Ni-Cd),Housmile" />; Brand: Housmile; Review: Have only had them for a short time, but they are working great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coflex Easy to Install, Fit All, Classic Sink Basket Strainer; Brand: Coflex; Review: Easy to install and they work great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Flourite Dark, 7 kg / 15.4 lbs; Brand: Seachem; Review: Good deal, and looks great in the tank. All my plants seem to be thriving!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tetra SafeStart Plus To Cycle New Aquariums; Brand: Tetra; Review: Didn't see any noticeable change in my tank's ammonia level for days after using, and definitely not immediately as advertised.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aqueon Pro Adjustable Heater,150W; Brand: Aqueon; Review: Easy to put in the tank, simple to use, heats my aquarium well. Does the job for an affordable price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature’s Miracle 2-in-1 Rake N’ Spade With Pan, Scoop, For Pet Cleanup - P-6009; Brand: Nature's Miracle; Review: I like the receptacle better than the rake. The rake is a tad flimsy - I wish the plastic was more rigid - but it works well and seems very durable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marchioro Perla 4 Bed for Pets, 29.25-Inch; Brand: Marchioro; Review: My dogs like the bed itself, and I liked that I could just throw whatever dog beds or blankets or towels I had around into it. Unfortunately I can't use it. Not only do the little tabs you see on the bottom scratch my wood floors, but every time my dog hops out of it the bed tilts up, bangs down, and then goes sliding across the floor. Makes me jump every time and scares the crap out of my other dog.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seachem Ammonia Alert; Brand: Seachem; Review: Didn't work. All of the other dip-stick tests consistently showed really high ammonia levels. This has only showed yellow ever since I put it in the tank and I know 100% that it's not accurate.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Les Villas d Or; City: Anse Volbert Praslin Island; Review: On arrival we had to wait a short time before being escorted to our villa. We were given a refreshing drink of fruit juice. As we approached our villa our first thoughts were "wow". We walked up a short garden path, two steps to the veranda where wooden garden recliners and table were in prime spot to view the sea. The main door to the villa was open the full width of the lounge. Inside was a comfortable settee and chair, large coffee table, tv with video and dvd (which we never used). The other end of the lounge was a dining area leading to the kitchen. A fridge/freezer and microwave was a welcome sight. Next to the dining area was the back door. Windows were all around the kitchen and one side of lounge. The bedroom was huge, as was the very comfortable bed. There was a door to the veranda Plenty of cupboard and wardrobe space. The bathroom was spacious. The villa was immaculate. Ceiling fans and air conditioning in the bedroom. The daily maid service kept everything clean, including towels and bedding. Every room had flowers on arrival, including the table on the veranda. During our visit the maid placed a small posy on the dining table or left flowers around the villa. The walk to the beach took all of 30 seconds. It was perfect for swimming in the clear warm water. We took a lengthy walk along the beach to some rocks to snorkel. Not many people were around so it felt like our own private beach. Just inside the grounds were showers. A swimming pool with seating was available, but we prefer the sea. Videos/dvd's and books were in the reception area. A tortoise pen was nearby. Fresh beach towels were available. The walk to the local village was along the main road or the beach. We took the beach route. There were a selection of eating places and shops. For self-catering I would bring more fresh food over from Mahe next time. Pierre, the owner, was very friendly and helpful and available to answer any questions and offered good advice and suggestions. He organised a Creole evening at a nearby hotel. This included a buffet and music. It also gave us the chance to meet other guests from Villas d'Or. This was reasonably priced. A car is recommended if you intend to eat out regularly, especially if you want to find the cheaper take-aways, although Pierre can arrange with the restaurant transport to and from. Buses are not to time as on Mahe (If this matters to you) We hired a car and also took a day trip to La Digue whilst here. We had a wonderful time and intend to return in the future. Last thought. Why is this only rated as 3* for self-catering, deserves 5*.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Albion Hotel Brighton; City: Brighton East Sussex England; Review: 12 April - 3 night stay. On arrival I noticed an "out of order" sign on the lift. The receptionist explained that there was only space available on the second floor. When I informed her that I have great difficulty climbing up/down stairs, she checked again and upgraded our room, with no extra charge, to one on the first floor. I was a bit worried at what we would find after reading some of the reviews. The room overlooked the seafront and pier. The windows were clean. The bed had crisp clean bedding and was comfortable. The bathroom was clean with fresh clean towels. The first impression was that the room was clean, but when I looked around it appeared to have had a very quick clean between guests. The curtains were hanging off the track but they did close. There were tea/coffee facilities. The television only had two channels. It was explained that storms had caused aerial damage. Next day we had two different channels, the day after all channels. The air conditioning rattled and only just coped. The windows had been painted shut. It would have been very uncomfortable if the outside temperature was higher. It was obvious the hotel was being decorated and upgraded, which I knew when booking and reading previous reviews, plus the fact we didn't pay a lot for our stay which is a sort of compensation. We had checked the rates for similar hotels along the seafront. As this was just a few days away it met our requirements at a budget price. Breakfast. The tables (which were like school dining tables) were very close together, with no table cloths. The only eggs which were available were scrambled. I noticed a lady request a poached egg, which she got. The tea and coffee were on a self-service table. I couldn't drink either as they had "stewed" so I waited until I returned to my room. I noticed that around 9 am workmen were entering the dining room. They were wearing their work clothes, some were quite dirty. If they were unable to change, I thought that they could have removed their yellow reflective vests. At least I was on my way out soon after 9 am. The staff we met were very pleasant and were trying to do their best to help people. We also choose this hotel as it was very close to all the areas that I could comfortably walk to, for example the Royal Pavilion, Museum,Pier and seafront and The Laines. We found plenty of places to eat close-by. We parked on the road very near to the Marina where there no restrictions. It's about a mile on foot along the seafront or a short bus ride. If you choose to stay at this hotel, and have paid very little in comparision to similiar hotels near-by just treat it as a base and somewhere to sleep. I hope you are as fortunate as we were.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chalets d Anse Forbans; City: Anse Forbans Mahe Island; Review: We were delighted with the location of our chalet. We counted 20 paces to the edge of the beach. The chalet was clean, comfortable and well maintained. It had an open plan lounge/dining and kitchen area with ceiling fan. The lounge had new furniture. I was pleased to see a fridge/freezer in the kitchen and found the storage containers with airtight lids extremely useful. There was also a welcome pack of food. The bedroom (which had air conditioning as well as a ceiling fan) was spacious which led into the bathroom. Table and chairs were outside on the covered patio area. Beach towels are provided upon request. The daily maid service kept the chalet clean, with fresh towels and bed linen. Brigitte and Daphnee made us feel extremely welcome and gave us useful information on where to visit, eat and shop. We were treated more like friends than guests. Brigitte gave us a lift to the local supermarket on our first morning and the owner arranged a lift back. Next to their office is a lounge which is well stocked with books, novels as well as local interest. A local Creole Chef was available to cook a candle light dinner for two on your balcony. Car hire is available. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. There are enormous tortoise which are kept in healthy condition. The gardner will cut a coconut from the tree for you. The beach has golden sand and crystal clear warm sea. We enjoyed snorkelling. It was like swimming in an aquarium. You thought it was busy if more than six people were on the beach. A four-step gentle slope to leave the beach where you found showers and your sun loungers whereever you left them. To eat out you would need to hire a car or catch a bus. The bus stop was close by. We caught the bus to Victoria to top up our local bought packet and tin food with fresh vegetables and fruit from Victoria market. We also bought a huge fish which was prepared (this is where the freezer came in handy) and spices. We enjoyed our lazy evenings cooking fresh ingredients as much as we could. We stayed here for 9 nights. It was paradise for us. We found it relaxing and away from it all and far better than a hotel as I could live in swimwear and a sarong. Perfect having the sea so close where I made good use of my underwater camera. Will we return. Guaranteed. Although we didn't chase around visiting everywhere possible, maybe next time, but we were so happy here we couldn't see the point, other than two visits to Victoria until we moved on to our next location. Highlight of the holiday. We saw a Hawksbill turtle climb the beach, dig her hole and lay her eggs. Magical. This was during the afternoon. A once in a lifetime memory experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal National Hotel; City: London England; Review: The hotel is close to tube and bus stops. Easy walking to theatres, near-by attractions and Oxford Street (starting at the top of Tottenham Court Road). If you just want a base to sleep at night and be out and about during the day then this hotel provides your basic needs. The entrance area was crowded and noisy with students waiting around in the morning and difficult to walk through. The information desk staff were helpful with information where to catch buses and which number(s) we needed. We booked this hotel through Superbreak. Considering the price we paid for central London along with good theatre seats it was good value. Large twin room. Beds were comfortable. Fairly quiet as faced inner courtyard on 7th floor. Separate toilet with bidet, soap provided but no towel or anywhere to hang a towel. Bathroom consisted of spacious bath, handbasin, soap and towels. Very hot water. No hairdryer. TV. Tea/Coffee. Safe available on ground floor. Breakfast. Difficult to find a table then had to squeeze between chairs to sit down. No tablecloths. It was like a school dining area, very noisy and if sitting next to a radiator it burnt your legs. Tea/Coffee/Juice machines. Cereal. Bread rolls. Toast. Two types of tinned fruit. English Breakfast and plenty of it. Eggs, bacon, beans, tomatoes, sausage and warm toast. We were relieved the second morning to find another room had been opened to ease the crush but the waiters were turning people away if they noticed them as they entered, shame really as it was quieter and cooler and there were tablecloths. Guests were queuing to enter the breakfast area on our first day but not the second. I nearly decided not to have breakfast on the second day after the first experience.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Park Side Hotel; City: Side Manavgat Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: It would be too easy to read and accept the bad reviews of this hotel. I think people book a 3* hotel and expect a 5* at 3* prices. In fact, the hotel was better than we expected. We received a warm welcome. When I saw the wrist-band, which irritate my skin. The member of staff smiled and told me he would seal it wide enough to remove from my wrist. Perfect. I only had to wear it around the hotel and was able to remove it at night and out-and-about. A ground floor room was requested, which we got, it over-looked the pool. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean, as was the bathroom, which had a bath with shower. The dining room is on the lower ground floor. Buffet selection for all meals. Whatever time we arrived there was always plenty of choice. The hot meals were regularly re-filled. Selection of salads. Desserts, cakes and fruit. Sadly some people wanted to make a point that it wasn’t what they were used to, talking loudly about the daily choices on offer and filled their plates with chips, bread and cakes, ignoring the “real food”. The same people, I noticed, eating crisps and sweets from large packets throughout the day. The Waiting staff was prompt to remove dirty crockery, re-lay tables and serve drinks. I had no problem collecting my own drinks when the dining room was busy. Highchairs are available. Swimming Pool. The depth is 1.60 – 1.70 cm. Generous in size. Unsuitable for non-swimmers and children unless wearing armbands or rubber rings. The children’s pool was 45 cm deep, it's a small area sectioned off from main pool. Plenty of seating around the pool. Numerous guests booked their sunbeds early, leaving empty beds for most of the day. We observed several sunbeds left with towels until late afternoon. I did notice staff sorting out seating for guests when requested. The bar is next to the pool. I saw staff serving guests seated further away and regularly collected the empties. Most people were happy to collect their own drinks. Late afternoon cakes, biscuits and fruit were served. Even though the pool and surrounding area was kept clean, I noticed people spraying suntan oil on their bodies whilst laying on their lilos in the pool and too lazy to get out of the water to eat their afternoon food and left the plates by the side of the pool where the remains on their plates were washed into the water. Except for thoughtless guests, the rooms, restaurant and general hotel were kept spotless. All staff I encountered were helpful and friendly. Possible drawbacks: Other than the pool (if a non-swimmer), getting around the hotel could cause problems for those who are less mobile. Entry to the hotel is up 4 steep steps, there is a lift from reception to other floors, except on ground floor, there are two huge steps to ground floor rooms from reception. Steps from terrace to pool area, steps down to dining room, unless you return to reception; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gatwick Cambridge Hotel; City: Horley Surrey England; Review: We have been staying at this quiet hotel for several years. Parking included in price. Check-in straightforward. Spacious room (requested twin beds). Tea/coffee facilities. TV. Spacious shower. We always visit the bar, limited choice but it’s only for one night. Restaurant excellent for evening meal. Not always booked breakfast as plenty of time once at airport. Book pick-up time for airport when checking-in. Prompt and efficient 10-12 minute journey to airport. Returning - phone hotel to be collected from pick-up point. Previously we could phone after collecting luggage and passing through security. Maybe too many people have abused this and taken too long, now have to phone when at collection point. The taxi cannot wait for long. Even so, quick to respond and collect us from phone call. Our car, which has been locked in their car park had been moved to nearer hotel entrance waiting for us to collect car keys from reception, then off and away. Staff friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Tikida Garden; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: Warm, friendly welcome and drink on arrival. Checked in quickly. Delighted in the attractive entrance lobby. Beautiful grounds. Cannot find fault with the food. Various egg dishes cooked fresh at breakfast. Same with Pasta dishes at lunch/evening. Staff friendly and keen to please. Stylish nightclub. (Non smoking) Enjoyed the African Night, forgot about the Moroccan night. We were eating in the Moroccan themed restaurant then walked around the grounds and only caught the final 5 minutes. Entertainment team work hard organising games and entertainment. Not for me, but good for those who like to take part. What I, personally didn’t like: Zanzibar Lounge – Far too many smokers, so choice was lobby or room. Smokers used the central inner-stairwell between rooms. The smoke seeped into our room, horrendous, especially at night. Steps and more steps, down into the nightclub. I couldn’t see any other disabled access. (Shows take place here). Remainder of hotel, good access. What I liked: Spacious room. Comfortable bed. “1001 Nights,” Moroccan themed restaurant. Delicious food. Loved the decor. Makes a refreshing change – no surcharge. Thomson Rep: Paul – full of information. A cheeky joke and is friendly and helpful. I nearly said no to this hotel as I wanted to be in the centre of Marrakech. Glad I didn’t. It’s a good base to relax. Only used shuttle bus once, no problem but preferred to use a taxi, walked to the road entrance of hotel where we haggled our price with a petite taxi. For our return haggled again and just laughed at some of the quoted prices and got a better deal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silver Beach Hotel; City: Trou d eau Douce; Review: Another Day in Paradise Warm friendly welcome on arrival. We were escorted to our room to discover our ‘bungalow’ was a first floor room. I have difficulty with stairs. There was no problem changing rooms to a ground floor. Maybe I should have checked before, but whenever I’ve read accommodation is a bungalow, it was a bungalow, a ground floor dwelling. There were steps down to the dining area and beach. I was able to manage but do check suitability if mobility is a concern. There are beach front ground floor rooms with level access to dining area. We had read there were problems obtaining sun beds and parasols. We brought our own parasol and a beach cover. We need not have worried. We found sun beds and parasols available even late morning. Staff were observant and brought out more parasols when the need arose. We were never ushered off our beds at 5 pm, some evenings we didn’t move until well after 6 pm. We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing holiday and enjoyed delicious food. Staff were always friendly and helpful. I did notice several children/teenagers. Other than beach, sea activities – windsurfing, pedaloes (free), and a swimming pool, the only other activity available is a snooker table. Highchairs were available in the restaurant. There is not a separate children’s pool. We enjoyed snorkelling and discovered an abundance of colourful fish. The best area is definitely at least 50 metres left of the beach hut (towel hut). Sea shoes are a good idea. It’s uncomfortable along the waterline but does get better. I soon had my feet up or fins on. We considered hiring a car. A taxi appeared to be a better option, so we could relax and there was not a lot of difference in price. Hotel taxis can be found across the road from the hotel. We met Mann (drives the Red taxi). We discussed the places we wanted to visit and go our own pace, then negotiated our price. We enjoyed an excellent day in the Black River Gorge, visiting a Tamil temple on the way, the Volcano, Sacred Lake, Coloured Earth, Waterfalls and even saw wild Capuchin monkeys then along the West coast. Lunch time we asked to stop to eat a typical Mauritius meal. We were never rushed and discovered and saw so much more with the wealth of information Mann gave us. Flacq Market. We waited for the bus outside the hotel for less than 10 minutes. It took half hour and cost 25 rupees each to the bus station opposite the market. Best prices we had seen for t-shirts and dresses and bags. Returning to the bus station we were on a bus within minutes. I was annoyed with myself as I had forgotten to visit the craft market. There are not many hotels we return to but we will certainly return here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Overstream; City: Porlock Exmoor National Park England; Review: Conveniently situated in the centre of Porlock, opposite the church – just look for the spire. Car park clearly signed to the rear of the building. We were soon at the front entrance being warmly greeted by Maggie who led us to a - First floor spacious room (lift available). Tea/Coffee/Biscuits. Wall mounted TV. Hairdryer. Alarm clock. Spare pillows in the wardrobe, plenty of hangers. Internet access available. Shower (bath available next door). We quickly unpacked since a cream tea was waiting for us; we chose to sit in the garden. It was delicious, the best cream tea we’ve had in ages. We saw a lounge with a licensed bar, daily papers, TV and books. Even though a front bedroom, it quickly quietened down in the evening, hardly noticing the minimal traffic, maybe because our bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast - Fruit juice, fruit, cereal, yoghurt (self-service). Nick delivered our pot of tea and toast almost immediately and soon after a full English. Vegetarian alternative, (including my request for slight variation). Porlock is a good base for exploring, a peaceful haven with interesting shops and plenty of places during the day and evening to eat. Exmoor and coast easily accessible. (Packed lunches can be pre-booked) It was a pity our visit was so short. We will definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shaw Country House Hotel; City: Melksham Wiltshire England; Review: Attractive hotel inside and out. Quickly signed in at reception and up to our pleasant room. No need to book evening meal. It is worth staying here just to eat! The food is absolutely delicious, plentiful, well presented and only just managed to squeeze in a dessert. Excellent value for money. Breakfast didn’t let us down either. There are two sitting rooms, one with a bar. A slight drawback: We like to sleep with the windows open and unfortunately we were above where smokers congregate. We were not affected by smoke but by loud talking late at night and very early in the morning, (mobiles we think) which was a nuisance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The White Horse Hotel; City: Brixham English Riviera Devon England; Review: We were given a warm welcome on arrival and offered a tea or coffee. Our room overlooked a sports field, so we enjoyed a quiet and good night’s sleep on comfortable beds. There were plenty of toiletries and soft towels. We noticed on the landing portable heaters and fans if required. Lounge/Bar also garden. Breakfast: Delicious and filling. I enjoyed the fresh strawberries and raspberries and yoghurt, followed by full English with toast, and were asked if we wanted more. We noticed that an evening meal could be provided too. There were no problems locating the guesthouse as it’s next to Churston Steam Railway station and tucked behind the Weary Ploughman.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mariners Guest House; City: Plymouth Devon England; Review: Elaine made us welcome and showed us to our room, which was a generous size. The beds were very comfortable and we slept well. The towels were soft, a roomy shower and plenty of toiletries. The guesthouse is in an excellent location for the Hoe, Barbican and even the City Centre, including other attractions, all within approximately 15 minutes walk or so. Breakfast was tasty and filling start to the day. There is a children’s playground further along the road which also has a pirate area. Elaine and Steve, are both very friendly. We would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Beach Hotel; City: Trou d eau Douce; Review: Value for money budget hotel. Staff work very hard, especially dining/bar/room, polite and friendly. Good variety of food available. We especially enjoyed fresh grilled fish at lunchtime. You only have to ask for an alternative on set menu nights; plus suggest arrive on time to complete meal before entertainment, at times noise levels so high sound clearly heard on beach. Most people quickly disappear after meals. We enjoyed our first holiday here but a mistake to return. No improvements. Limited areas to shelter outside other than returning to room evenings and when it rains. Larger area near reception with pool table, too far away from main facilities with very little to offer. Shortage of parasols, mainly due to selfish guests. Many, who book theirs during the night or dawn, then go out for the day. No point complaining. Noticed other guests complaining for same reason and nothing done. Hotel shop good value. Beach seller should remain on beach not annoying people on hotel property, advise checking quality and prices in comparison to hotel shop at similar price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chalets d Anse Forbans; City: Anse Forbans Mahe Island; Review: Perfect, quiet location for complete relaxation. Thirty paces from our bungalow to the edge of the beach, gentle slope down the sand, a few more paces to enter the warm sea. Bliss. Sea shoes recommended. I only wore fins as I spent my time snorkelling, spotting something different every day during our two week stay, especially the Eagle Rays, Unicorn and Batfish. Comfortable cushions for loungers, shade provided by trees. This was our third visit and we’ll definitely be returning. Chalet cleaned everyday and tea towel replaced. Sheets and towels regularly changed. We noticed suggestions regarding storage containers had been actioned. Our patio area enjoyed privacy from neighbours with a hedge. Bridgette and Daphne are a fountain of information, friendly and helpful. Bus stop nearby. Cars for hire. Short walk along the road is a small shop, useful for bread, and whatever they have to sell on the day! We brought food basics, pasta, rice, for initial few days. We asked our driver from airport to stop at a supermarket, quickly buying fresh fruit and veg and other heavy goods. We used the bus to Anse Royale, several small supermarkets but better choice and cheaper in Victoria market for fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, making good use of the cool bag and small ice block we brought with us. A morning walk along the beach will find local fishermen selling their catch. A large red snapper and Grouper cost 100 Rupees. Glad we had a freezer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Surmer Self Catering Chalets; City: La Digue Island; Review: Spacious chalet, well equipped kitchen. Gardens each side, only for appearance, but provide privacy. I appreciated the microwave. A rice cooker was a lovely surprise. Towels changed daily and bedding frequently. Take plenty of insect repellent. Even though I covered myself generously, I couldn’t sit outside in the evening without being eaten by tiny black flying insects. We hired two cycles which were thoroughly checked and serviced. Baskets on the front, lights and cycle lock. Useful for touring island and popping to the supermarket. Do try the evening meals on offer; you’ll be surprised by the quality with set price for menu of Starter, Main and Dessert, using fresh ingredients. Any queries or problems ask for Brem, assistant manager. I wondered if he was a magician arriving quickly. He always looked happy. Beach reached crossing a small fairly quiet road, just look out for cycles and electric vehicles. Loungers available, cushions collected from main office, shade from large tree. The sea is better for swimming than snorkelling or, a long walk with plenty of rises and dips when tide is out to snorkel the other side of reef. We stayed for a very enjoyable 8 nights. A good base for exploring the island.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree Resort Spa By Hilton Hotel Seychelles Allamanda; City: Anse Forbans Mahe Island; Review: We were seated inside the restaurant but I found heat from within the restaurant cooking far too hot, since other tables were fully in use our waiter moved the table outside, at our request, as we didn’t mind the only light from candles. We were informed it was a Mediterranean buffet evening. We hadn’t come to the Seychelles for this type of meal so ordered from the A la Carte Menu. We ordered Red Snapper au Creole. We were amazed at the generous serving. It was absolutely delicious too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gatwick Cambridge Hotel; City: Horley Surrey England; Review: We previously enjoyed staying at the Cambridge for many years until new management took over. This year we stayed here on 3 separate occasions. There is no longer a greeting on arrival, just an abrupt order to complete the forms. Ok, we can live with this. Our return was very poor. My husband rang from Cyprus on 20th September to check that the car would be ready for us on the 21st when we arrived around midnight. The receptionist confirmed that she would check this and we need not worry. He rang at 12.04 on the morning of the 22nd. He was told that the minibus would be sent straight away. By 12.30 two other couples were also waiting. He rang again and was told that a driver had gone sick so no bus was available. He said we could wait for a bus or get a taxi. He could not tell me where to find a taxi but said he would pay for this. We discovered there was a 1 ½ hr wait for a taxi. After managing to find a minibus all six of us arrived at the hotel. It had taken us over an hour to get to the hotel, instead of the usual 30 minutes. Our problems had not finished. The member of staff could not find our car keys. He spent several minutes searching whilst dealing with other customers. Eventually we suggested he could look in the box for the 22nd. He did this and found our keys. This was particularly annoying due to having rung to check while we were away (see above). He needed to retrieve our car from the field. He had to move a car from in front of the gate and collect our car. Our journey home started one and a half hours later than it should have done! My husband rang the hotel on Monday morning to complain, receiving no apology. The receptionist was very defensive and aggressive, saying complaints should be emailed. We expected a proper apology and explanation. Now, many weeks later no response has been received. We will be looking for another airport hotel for future trips. Also warning friends and colleagues this hotel is not to be trusted. I will also add on the morning we departed to the airport, I noticed many cars parked on the grass verge outside the hotel, on the Horley side. There was a raised manhole cover with the underside of a car only just above this. These cars would not be on their cctv monitor.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Los Zocos Club Resort; City: Costa Teguise Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Efficient check-in. Staff friendly. Also helpful during the holiday. Room - spacious, cushioned seating. Although we were AIC, if needed, fridge, hob/oven, microwave, kettle and toaster. Table with bench seats. Spacious balcony overlooking quite pools. Appreciated separate bedroom. Pity hanging space only suitable for short items, dresses just get creased. Shower with soap dispenser but only 2 slithers of soap for handbasin. El Mirador buffet restaurant. Spacious, can be noisy, probably better when able to eat outside. Friendly staff. Tried different foods. Plenty of choice from salads, hot meals. Pizza, pasta etc and Mexican. Self service for wines/beer/sangria. Even Carva at breakfast. Aguamarina - entertainment bar - stayed away from this area. Sound reverberated. Galleon cocktail bar - enjoyed our visits here. Glad we packed playing cards, useful until live acts started. Especially enjoyed Joseph singing Motown. Great personality and soon had people dancing. Again friendly bar staff though queues can build. Main pool bar for entertainment. Open longer than main restaurant, useful for salads, burgers, pasta, chips, various cakes and biscuits. Crazy golf located in this area. Two pools plus children's pool. Quiet area has two pools, one with two swimming lanes. No music (heaven). Bus stops outside hotel every 20 minutes. Thankfully first stop for outbound journey as bus fills fast within next few stops.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel24seven Bristol; City: Bristol England; Review: we stayd here in march for two days.we have no complaints,except for crazy seagull screeching outside,but this is not hotels problem.not having to collect keys means you can checkin anytime after 2.00 in the day,even if you arrive late at night.room was very comfortable and clean.tea bags,milk,sugar left in room,very thoughtfull.did not use kitchen but looked very good with good range of facilities.location is very quiet and safe with good local pub near at hand.will definitly use this place when we return to Bristol.if you get airport link bus ask to get off at Asda stop,to shorten your walk.walk to river and turn left keeping river on your right.take turn left after the church.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ebor House; City: Hawes Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire England; Review: We stayed with Stuart and Janie for a weekend for the fourth year in a row and found the welcome as warm as ever and the service as ever, professional.A very well run B&B comfortable beds,great showers and very tasty breakfasts,all in a quiet and central and beautiful area of the Yorkshire Dales.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Inn Hotel Budapest Centrum by Comfort; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: Stayed 3 nights with a group on an organised trip.Every body expressed great satisfaction with the hotel.Do not book 3 star and expect 5 star.The staff were very helpful,rooms very comfortable and hotel was spotless. The continental breakfast was extensive.Felt the area was very good,perfectly situated to explore and make use of great transport system.Plenty of bars and restaurants in the area,all the group felt comfortable exploring although we were 60+ age group.Make sure to bring bathing costume ,swim hat and flip flops to experience the thermal spa in Hero Park,a magic experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aqua Ria Boutique Hotel; City: Faro Faro District Algarve; Review: Great hotel.Better staff.Close to bus and train.Good restaurant.For quieter rooms ask for room facing to front on hotel.Rooms to rear over restaurant.No problem for us as we were there in January,so things were very quiet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Archways; City: Tagoat Rosslare County Wexford; Review: The best BnB I have stayed in.The facilities,the food and the friendly owners all add up to a very special stay.Location for the Rosslare Ferry is excellent.The breakfast was exceptional with a range of quality foods, with home made sausages from the owners free range organic pigs,a real treat.You will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Ambienthotel PrimaLuna; City: Malcesine Province of Verona Veneto; Review: We have just returned from a thoroughly enjoyable week at this hotel. Excellent with a capital E! We shalldefinitely be returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel California; City: Berlin; Review: We have just returned fron a 3 night stay at this hotel. It is in a very good location with the zoo station about 5 minutes walk - from here you can easily travel on the U bahn and S bahn network. The hotel is welcoming - very helpful staff on the reception. Our room was on the small side but the fixtures were of a high quality and it was very clean. The bathroom was especially small but the shower was excellent. The items in the mini bar were very reasonably priced. Breakfast was served in a spacious modern restaurant area with a good choice generally although the hot selection of food was a bit limited. All in all this hotel was excellent value for money and we would definitely use this hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bungalows Cordial Sandy Golf; City: Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Have just returned from our first visit and will definitely be returning. What a wonderful place to switch off and relax. Quiet and peaceful with beautiful gardens- each bungalow has it's own outdoor hedged area with exotic flowers and plants such as bananas and birds of paradise. The staff on reception were helpful and friendly as were the cleaning staff. We were there on a self catering basis. There is a small supermarket close by on the sister complex over the road and a bigger one on the Faro 2 shopping centre 5minutes walk away. There is also a selection of cafes and restaurants at Faro 2. We hired a car with the help of the reception staff - very easily arranged. Also we travelled by bus - plenty of destinations to choose from on the buses that stop at Faro 2. The beach at Maspolomas is a 20 minute very pleasant walk - either along the side of the barancca or through the dunes. The lagoon at the end of the barancca was a great place to watch a variety of birds - herons, egrets etc plus lots of small mullet in the shallows. Great place to watch the sunset too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gatwick Little Foxes Hotel; City: Crawley West Sussex England; Review: This hotel is an excellent base for pre/post flight stays. The extremely reasonable price included on site parking for the duration of our holiday. Our room was spacious, clean and the bed was very comfortable. There was plenty of tea and coffee provided to make in the room.The promised taxi service to the airport was everything that was promised. We were greeted on arrival at the hotel by a very friendly, helpful receptionist and on our return the car keys were in our hand in seconds and we were able to begin our drive home whereas on other returns to Gatwick we would still have been waiting for a shuttle bus! We shall definitely use this hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ariane hotel; City: Ieper Ypres West Flanders Province; Review: This hotel was refreshing. Perfect location 5minutes walk from the Menin Gate via the town square with its beautifully rebuilt cloth market. The hotel has a Scandinavian feel but at the same time it encompasses the essence of Ypres with lots of artefacts from the war in the reception areas. There is also a very interesting bookshop area with a range of first world war literature which includes a good selection of free leaflets. The hotel has an excellent restaurant - breakfasts and evening meal. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. It's was a great place to relax after busy days out and about - there is certainly plenty to do in the Ypres area! All this and only 1 hour away from Calais by car. We can't believe that we haven't been before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dutch Lake Resort RV Park; City: Clearwater British Columbia; Review: We spent 2 nights here and found everything to our liking. The plot for our rv was spacious with plenty of space to sit around our campfire! All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We did my have chance to try the restaurant - too busy cooking on our campfire, but other campers recommended it to us. Excellently situated for exploring Wells Grey Park. Would definitely stay here again. Be careful not to do what we did and check into the campsite behind the motel - make sure you travel about half a mile down the road off the main highway and turn right just before the bridge. Also close to a well stocked supermarket and an atm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Saint Hubert; City: Eguisheim Haut Rhin Grand Est; Review: This hotel/guesthouse is well situated on the edge of the village looking out onto vineyards. It was well signposted so easy to find with ample parking on site. We were welcomed warmly by the owner who spoke excellent English. She had an English leaflet and map of the village ready for us and another one with all the restaurants on which she explained very clearly. The centre of the village was 5 minutes walk away so everything was very accessible without needing to drive. Our room was very nice and the bathroom was lovely. Breakfast was served in a light airy conservatory type room - the home made pate was lovely. The swimming pool was a lovely surprise - bigger than expected and we had it all to ourselves!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Cle d Opale; City: Calais Pas de Calais Hauts de France; Review: We travelled with another couple and arrived straight from the tunnel to a very warm welcome. Isabelle the owner did everything she possibly could to make our stay enjoyable including recommending a place to eat within walking distance. We took advantage of the secure parking at the rear of the property but it was also very easy to park in the street. The house dates from the 1880's and has been beautifully restored. The rooms are tastefully elegant and we found them very comfortable. The tea and coffee tray was very welcome complete with a jug of fresh milk. At breakfast we were provided with a delicious selection of pastries along with bread, ham and cheese. Yogurt and cereal were also available. All in all a very convenient and very comfortable place to stay which we will certainly use again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anselmus Hotel; City: Bruges West Flanders Province; Review: We stayed here for three nights with our daughter in a triple room. We arrived late in the evening from the tunnel, and were met with a warm welcome. We opted for the extra cost parking which , at this time of year, was well worth every penny. Our car was in a very secure garage a 200 yard walk from the hotel. The owner hops in the car with you to direct you through the one way system so it could not be easier. Our room was very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice - fruit, yogurt, cereal fruit juice, boiled eggs, cheese, ham and a range of bread and pastries . All of this was served in a very pleasant breakfast room. The central location was perfect - we did not need the car again until we left. We would definitely stay here again. Wi Fi was excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ambienthotel PrimaLuna; City: Malcesine Province of Verona Veneto; Review: We have just returned from another delightful week at the Prima Luna. Great situation on the lake shore five minutes from the town. The owners and their staff do everything they possibly can to make your stay enjoyable. Love the food especially Ivo's specials!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ambienthotel Luna Rossa; City: Malcesine Province of Verona Veneto; Review: This small hotel is an absolute gem. Ideally situated just below the castle, a two minute walk to the ancient gateway into the town itself. Nothing is too much trouble for the delightful owners. We will definitely be returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villa Monica; City: Malcesine Province of Verona Veneto; Review: We didn't actually stay here but walked along the lake shore from Malcesine twice during our recent holiday. Enzo the waiter could not have been more welcoming. We sat on the sun terrace and enjoyed a very tasty lunch on each visit. The tuna salad was wonderfully fresh; the strawberry ice cream was delicious. The position of the hotel on the lake shore lovely and although it's a few kilometres out of Malcesine, a regular tourist bus runs between the hotel and the town.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BEST WESTERN Motherwell Centre Moorings Hotel; City: Motherwell North Lanarkshire Scotland; Review: We stayed here on our return journey from The Isle of Skye. Easy to find from the motorway and plenty of car parking. Our room on the first floor was pleasant - not enormous but clean and comfortable with a well stocked beverage tray. Also it proved to be very quiet - even though there was a function in full swing downstairs we heard nothing. It might have been slightly tricky for anyone with mobility issues as there was no lift. The staff were excellent - very helpful and very cheery. We enjoyed an excellent evening meal ( booking advisable as the restaurant is also popular with non residents) and then breakfast the following morning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Somerton House Hotel; City: Lockerbie Dumfries and Galloway Scotland; Review: A very convenient stopover on our way up to The Highlands, very very easy to find from the motorway but at the same time far enough away to not be affected by traffic noise. Somerton House looks impressive from the outside and we were not disappointed inside! It is beautifully decorated in the style of a grand Victorian house . Our room had a large corner bay window with glorious views out across the hills which we admired from the well placed chaise long! All the staff were very Welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed an excellent evening meal in the restaurant and followed that the next morning with a tasty breakfast - the optional haggis was much enjoyed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawksbill by Rex Resorts; City: St John s Saint John Parish Antigua Antigua and Barbuda; Review: We can honestly say we've never stayed in a hotel with its own flock of sheep before! Not all polish, marble and shiny chrome but Caribbean charming. This resort is in a beautiful setting with glorious beaches. Our accommodation was in the main block and we loved the airy feel created by shutters (and fly screens) but no glass. There was air conditioning but because the shutters were both ends of our room we rarely needed to use it. Our first floor room had a lovely balcony with sea views . The food was very good - a mix of local dishes and the more familiar. We especially enjoyed the lunches served down at the beachside grill. There was always a well stocked salad bar, a delicious soup (who'd have thought potato soup or casava soup could be so tasty to name but two!) and a selection of meat or fish from the BBQ. Most of the staff were very helpful, very cheerful and very friendly. David from the bar, Felicia and Lorna from the waiting staff and the young man still awaiting his name badge who served us on several evenings all deserve a special mention. The pool is very small but unless you are an absolute pool buff the beaches more than made up for it. Clean beach towels were plentiful. There was a slight problem for some guests on a couple of days because sun loungers were in short supply when the hotel was full . Another dozen would have made a big difference. We took a tour of the island arranged privately with the taxi company based at the hotel and we would thoroughly recommend doing that. Just a small tip - take some sort of bug spray to protect yourself from the mosquitoes. Our visit coincided with some heavy showers after a prolonged dry spell and we were very glad had some with us. Other guests were less prepared and sustained lots of bites.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Cle d Opale; City: Calais Pas de Calais Hauts de France; Review: This little gem is an excellent stopover in Calais. The owner is charming and very helpful, the rooms are comfortable, very nicely decorated and have tea and coffee making facilities . The croissants and pain au chocolat at breakfast are totally delicious. We made use of the secure off street parking again. The only drawback would be the steep stairs for anyone with mobility issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Hotel New York; City: Chessy Marne la Vallee Seine et Marne Ile de France; Review: This was our third visit to this hotel and once again we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Our rooms opened out onto a garden area at the rear of the hotel so were absolutely perfect for a quiet break away from all the excitement of the parks. All staff were very friendly and helpful especially the reception and porters when I thought I’d left something in the room after checking out. Someone even went to check the laundry bags because the beds had been stripped! We used the bar every evening and it was the service in here that has stopped me giving an excellent rating - on two occasions we waited a long time for any service after being seated.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ambienthotel Luna Rossa; City: Malcesine Province of Verona Veneto; Review: This family run hotel is superb. Luca, Paula, Luca’s Mum and all their staff are welcoming, incredibly helpful and very friendly. The whole place is a delight! Breakfast is extremely good - a great variety and plenty of it. We especially love the home made jam, the variety of fresh fruit and the yogurt. The sister hotel just along the lake is good for an evening meal or you are just a short walk from all of the restaurants in the town. The hotel is a calm, relaxing place to be in a great location. This was a return visit for us and we shall certainly be going again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sigiriya Jungles; City: Sigiriya Central Province; Review: We sadly left here this morning after a six night stay. This hotel was perfect for us in every way. From the minute we arrived we were made to feel extremely welcome, all staff were friendly and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. We must especially mention the efficiency of the room cleaners and the laundry service. The pool attendant always had a cheery smile and a friendly word and we especially enjoyed his flute playing every evening at around 6pm. The bar and restaurant staff also deserve a special mention for their unfailing cheeriness and humour. Our room was a bungalow well placed for the pool and the restaurant area. The room was spacious and clean with bottled water which was replenished daily. We also arrived back one day to find a delicious selection of fruit provided at no extra charge. The bathroom is different with two real trees behind mesh screens! A lovely rain shower always had plenty of hot water and everything was replenished daily. Over in the restaurant all the food we had was delicious. At breakfast there is a great selection - everything from fresh fruit, salad, cold meat, a range of bread and pastries, bacon, sausages, eggs cooked to your choice, waffles , fruit juice and of course tea and coffee. The toaster is one of the most efficient we’ve encountered at a hotel and be sure to try the buffalo curd as an alternative to yogurt. Snacks are available all day and there is no extra charge for room service. The evening menu had something for everyone - we especially enjoyed the Sri Lankan curry. Every time we had it the 5 or 6 dishes that came with the rice were a little bit different so we never felt we were repeatedly eating the same food. If you are lucky enough to stay while the evening buffet is operating that was superb. All in all we were sorry our stay had ended and unreservedly recommend this hotel. It is extremely well placed for visiting Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temples.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amaya Hills Kandy; City: Heerassagala Kandy District Central Province; Review: We stayed here for six nights during the England v Sri Lanka ODI tour. This hotel is in an excellent location, in beautifully kept grounds, away from the hustle and bustle of Kandy. It is a bit of a drive into the town - around 20 minutes but everything about the hotel made this worthwhile. The views from our room balcony and from the restaurant and bar terrace were outstanding. Our room was lovely with extra touches like flowers and chocolates, bottles of water were frequently replenished and it was not at all musty as mentioned in a previous review! We also recommend the laundry service which was very efficient. All of the food was excellent . We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast and we ate from the buffet and a la carte menu in the evening. There really was something to suit everyone ! All staff were helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The restaurant staff deserve a special mention especially Madumadawa who never failed to have a smile on his face and Nayomi who was simply outstanding. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed everything about our stay and would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo; City: Colombo Western Province; Review: We stayed here for a week during the England v Sri Lanka ODI series. The location is excellent. The hotel is a few minutes walk or a short tuk tuk ride away from the historic old town, the seafront or the newer shopping centres. The grounds of this hotel make it a wonderful place to stay for a visit to Colombo because they really do provide an oasis of calm in a very busy city. The gardeners deserve a mention because the grounds really are beautifully kept and trees provide welcome shade.There are plenty of places to relax around the lovely pool or looking out onto the lake. We enjoyed watching the pelicans from our loungers! The staff at the poolside bar were very friendly and helpful and we ate out here a couple of evenings because it really was beautiful sitting in the garden and it was a bit quieter than the restaurants inside the hotel. We also enjoyed the Royal Thai Buffet and the great variety of food at the buffet in the main restaurant. Breakfast was substantial with something for everyone.We especially enjoyed the range of fresh fruit available. Ishan Rodrigo, the Restaurants and Bar Manager, is one of the hardest working people we have met and sets high standards for his team. Our room was nice with an extremely comfortable bed. We had a lovely view over the pool and lake. There were good supplies of bottled water, tea and coffee and these were all replenished at least twice a day. Lifts are available to all floors and they were very efficient. We didn’t wait more than a few seconds despite the hotel being busy. Another plus was the good sound proofing between rooms. One evening we arrived back on our floor and were a little worried by the amount of noise emanating from a newly arrived group but once in our room we were not disturbed at all. Our only slight negative thought is that the main restaurant is slightly small for a hotel of this size. This wasn’t a problem at all in the evening because there were plenty of other options but at breakfast time the tables were very close together. We would definitely use this hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Grove Hotel; City: Chandler s Cross Hertfordshire England; Review: The Grove is an absolutely excellent venue and I use it frequently for quiet business meetings. Recently, I attended an overnight event that was excellent in every way - except for the Sunday breakfast. When we got down to breakfast it was manic! However this did not detract from a great customer experience and I do love a hotel where all you do is get out of your car at the front entrance and they take the luggage and park your car until the next day! Great people, Great service and Great experience!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 1898; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: With a pool and bar on the roof and a pool and spar in the basement, Hotel 1898 has great character, great rooms and a great bunch of staff who could not be more helpful. The hotel is an oasis in the middle of La Rambla making it a great jump off point for the delights of Barcelona.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grove Hotel; City: Chandler s Cross Hertfordshire England; Review: Excellent hotel with staff who really know and care about superb customer service. From check in ( and they whisked my car away) to check out and everything in between, our stay was lovely. We dined in the Glass House and the food was great. The Spa was excellent and the weekend weather was the icing on the cake.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort; City: Balaclava; Review: The hotel and resort certainly met our expectations and the staff were great and most helpful. The ocean facing rooms are lovely and the hotel, resort and grounds are very well maintained. There is a huge choice of food dishes in multiple outlets offering high quality cuisine. The resort is a little isolated in its location and we needed to hire a car to further our adventures. But overall, highly recommended as a lovely Autumn break location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ned; City: London England; Review: At night this hotel is really dark - corridors, lifts, hotel room (bathroom had a busted light) and every space in the room is crammed with products and general hotel stuff. The ground floor is great - massive space that is reminiscent of the Midland banking hall that now offers a plethora of bars and restaurants. Great atmosphere with a live band on a Friday night!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: A Lady of Letters; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrea Pickens Page; Review: The editing in this novel is so poor that it impairs comprehension. There is a combination of what could be termed "typos", missing words, and incorrect verb tenses. The plot appears engaging but I am continally distracted by my desire for a red pen. Shouldn't someone have done that job before the text got to a paying reader?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Troublemaker: A Barnaby and Hooker Graphic Novel, Book 2; Author: Janet; Evanovich, Alex Evanovich; Review: I was expecting more. I liked Metro Girl and Motor Mouth well enough, but Troublemaker was not worth the money. If I'd paid even half the cover price for these books, I'd have been angry. Part One took me only about 30 minutes to read and Part Two took less. The graphics are nice but not worth the sacrifice of storyline and detail. I will not buy future graphic novels.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Her Secondhand Groom: Groom Series, BOOK 3 (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Rose Gordon Page; Review: It's terrible. I'm halfway through it and cannot make myself continue reading. The premise is ridiculous. The "hero" is unlikeable. My overall impression is that the author does not have a good grasp of the time period in which she has set this story. The dialogue and interactions of the characters miss the mark completely. They have made me roll my eyes and put the book down too many times to continue reading. There are too many good books out there to waste time on this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Quadrille; Author: Visit Amazon's Marion Chesney Page; Review: The characters are not believable at all. The audio narrator gives the female protagonist an insipid, irritating voice. I finish any book I begin, but I was generally annoyed by the whole thing. I've read and liked many of this author's books, but I could not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Masterful Mr. Montague: A Casebook of Barnaby Adair Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephanie Laurens Page; Review: I found this book to be very slow and pretty boring. I usually rip through a book like this in two or three days, but this was more like three weeks because there was very little to draw me back to it or keep me engaged. I like the characters of Violet and Heathcote, but their storyline is bland. The love scenes between Penelope and Barnaby read like a vocabulary lesson. Their dialogue and long drawn out thoughts about personal fulfillment and balance were preachy and dry. As much as I like Mr. Montague, this novel was dreary disappointment. Also, I listened to the audiobook and the feminine voice adopted by the narrator made me switch back to the written book multiple times. It made the female characters even less likable than the written words already did.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Roda Beach Resort Spa; City: Karousades Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: The first impression when you seen this hotel is great but that is where it ends. My son had an accident at this hotel on our third day there. A patio table collapsed on him and injured his arm. The hotel were not at all concerned about his injuries only the fact that they wanted 100 Euros for the damage. My son had to see the doctor for treatment. The management and staff were very rude and ignorant. In the two weeks that we were there a total of 8 tables collapsed giving us grave concern that they must be faulty. The food in the main restaurant was not of 5 star quality, it was luke warm to cold. People were falling ill all around us with sickness and diarrhea. People were even taken to hospital. The Spa closed before the end of the season leaving a lot of people disappointed as there were no alternatives on offer. The entertainment was very disappointing you would have had better in a holiday camp. If you have teenagers there is nothing at all to keep them amused. Very disappointing and would advise people never to consider this hotel.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Wordsworth Hotel and Spa; City: Grasmere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Stayed here for a birthday celebration. The staff were really friendly. The weather was not great but it did not put us off as the whole setting was so beautiful and peaceful. The Hotel itself has really well kept grounds in fine weather we would have been able to appreciate and use the facility. The food in the Restaurant was of good quality and the service was second to none. The presentation was superb. Every detail was cared for. We also ate at the Bistro which was much lesser informal if that was your thing, again really nice friendly staff. Did not use leisure/gym vasilities, looked adequate enough for the Hotel. My only experience was that the cliental was older than ourselves by a number of years and nights were of very low key.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dolweunydd Bed Breakfast; City: Betws y Coed Snowdonia National Park North Wales Wales; Review: We had a lovely stay here. Very friendly Staff nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were decorated to a very high standard. The breakfast room was very light, and also nicely decorated. The breakfast Paul cooked for each morning has to be the nicest we have tasted. As this was our first time in a B & B we would definitely do it again after the service we had at Dolweunydd. Thank You.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Arms; City: Llanelli Carmarthenshire Wales; Review: We stayed at the hotel for a friends wedding. The room was nice and big. We had a nice welcome by the staff.The wedding reception was great. We had a great time. The breakfast in the morning was nicely presented, in a leisurely atmosphere. Enjoyed our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Lion Hotel; City: Tenby Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights. This is a very run down hotel. The rooms were very old fashion, in great need of updating. The overall decoration and up keep has a lot to be desired, The bar had no atmosphere and nothing to keep you there for a drink. The breakfast was ok nothing to write home about. The best thing about this hotel is its location.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Haydock Hotel; City: Haydock Merseyside England; Review: This hotel is set in Industrial Estate. If you want to eat outside of the hotel, you do have to travel to the nearby villages. The hotel has a nice menu but very pricey. The hotel does have a lot of seating area for you to relax.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Fiesta Hotel Castell Playa; City: Arenal d en Castell Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: Love this place and hotel and have returned many times and booked again for next year as soon as we returned. The food is yummy, the staff are friendly and very helpful (especially the Restaurant Manager and Jesus) and overall the entertainment is good if you like motown, soul etc. The bay is beautiful and sea view rooms are well worth it, although you don't get the sun in the afternoon. Only negative is the safe fee is quite expensive in my opinion - 56 euros! and the house wine wasn't as good this year has it has been in the past. Also some people insist on saving sun beds from 7 am when they are out until 3pm which spoils it for other people. There are only a couple of shops in the resort and it is quite but that is why we like it, a couple of nice bars/restaurants on the beach.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fiesta Hotel Castell Playa; City: Arenal d en Castell Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: The bay here is beautiful and returned for our fifth visit to this hotel. The hotel is a little tired but the staff are amazing and can't do enough for you. We always book all inclusive as it is really good value but unfortunately the wine is terrible! There are always problems with the sunbeds and the pool area is very cramped. However, we still keep returning as the food is very good and as previously stated the staff are excellent and really make your holiday pleasurable. Specifically, Jesus, Paco, Lumilla, Epi and the girls on reception are great. Already booked for next year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras; City: Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: We visited this hotel for a drink with a view to maybe staying here in the future. The reception area and bars were very nice and the entertainment was good. However, we ordered drinks which were very nice but never received the change! We do always tip but not 25% and would have liked it to be our choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Gran Canaria; City: Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: The hotel is very large with plenty of sunbeds available throughout the day. The food is nice and there is a good variety to choice from. Everywhere is spotless and the staff are very efficient and friendly. The gardens are lovely and very well kept. The location is excellent with some lovely designer shops at reasonable prices.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fiesta Hotel Castell Playa; City: Arenal d en Castell Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: Our 7th visit to this hotel with it's beautiful view and lovely staff. The food is varied and very good and the evening entertainment was very good - tribute bands such as Abba, Four Tops and 2 very good classical singers plus the resident duo which were very good. The entertainment during the day was very bland and mainly catered for the older residents, Previous years it has been much better with pool games and lots more varied, fun to participate or watch. Sun beds are always in demand and hardly surprising when residents save beds and don't use them until hours later. Another hotel we visit puts cards on unoccupied beds and if they are still their an hour later their belongings are removed. Special mention to Jesus, Epi and Paco who as usual provided excellent service. We have already booked for next year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Globales Cortijo Blanco; City: San Pedro de Alcantara Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andaluc; Review: We visited early July. The hotel was excellent value for money, we paid £371 AI for one week. On arrival we were allocated a room on the 1st floor, being in our sixties and both recently had operations we asked if someone could carry our suitcases up to our room and was told that there was no one to do this. However, once we explained why we couldn't carry the suitcases up the stairs the receptionist kindly re-allocated us a room in a block which had a lift. On our way to the room we came across a rep, can't recall his name but he was German a very nice young man who showed us to our room and took our suitcases for us. The food and variety was adequate, lovely fish but unfortunately overcooked. There wasn't much room inbetween the tables. The rooms were nice and everywhere was very clean. The most negative thing was there are not enough sunbeds and certainly a lack of umbrella's and unfortunately it was above 30 degrees everyday and you really needed an umbrella. San Pedro is a lovely place and we had some excellent meals there tapas, sangria x 2 and coffee all for under 9 euros. We also went on the shuttle bus to Puerto Banus which was air conditioned and very clean. Doesn't run very often so got a taxi back for 8 euros. We also had a day out in Gibraltar, 47 euros which included a boat trip and 3 hours shopping time which we purchased from a small shop next to the hotel. In conclusion would return to this hotel but would go in April/May/September when it isn't so hot and hopefully not as busy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fiesta Hotel Castell Playa; City: Arenal d en Castell Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: We absolutely love this place and it is our 8th visit. The staff are lovely and work really hard although we did miss Jesus this year but special thanks go to Epi, Paco and the reception staff. There was the usual problem with sunbeds with people reserving them and not going to them until after 1.30 pm. Although this is not the hotels fault I do believe they could do something about it ie. put cards on the beds and if they are still there an hour later remove their belongings. The AI wine is not a good quality, the food is good with plenty of choice - the gala dinner was very good. Entertainment and the reps were excellent. We visited Mahon and Fornells both of which are easily accessible by local buses at just over 2 euros each way. We have already booked for next year and looking forward to it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sandos San Blas Nature Resort Golf; City: Golf del Sur San Miguel de Abona Tenerife Canary Is; Review: The hotel is very nice, room spacious and lots of activities. The exhibition and tour of the nature reserve was excellent however, not for anyone with walking difficulties as uneven paths and many steps. The restaurant is very nice and there are many choices at all meals, however the food was only luke warm and at times cold so we didn't really enjoy it. The staff are lovely and the entertainment was good, tribute acts ie. Elton John, Eagles and Michael Jackson and if you didn't like these alternate acts were on in the bar. Unfortunately our room A401 was right next to the terrace bar and it felt like we were sitting in a gold fish bowl. To summarise I would return to this hotel but wouldn't call it luxurious which is what we were expecting as booked through Thomsons as an A La Carte.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Costa Calero; City: Yaiza Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: The hotel is lovely inside and out with the exception of the outside restaurant which I don't believe is 4 star standard. The swimming pools and outside areas are lovely although the weather meant we could not use them. Our room was outwith the hotel and nice, private with a lovely view but unfortunately not very comfortable as it was very cold. We approached the reception regarding this but they were unable to provide a solution other than an extra blanket, we already had 3 on the bed and the problem was getting showered and ready for evening meal it was torture as the room was so cold. We arrived back from sight seeing at 4.30 ish and had to get in bed to keep warm. Food was edible but didn't have one meal that I would describe as lovely. The lunches were not nice at all and the venue for lunch is not conducive with a 4 star. One day we had pork kebabs which were raw on the inside. We tried a packed lunch which was just as bad. There was a choice of wines included in the all inclusive and they were very nice, and there was plenty of choice in the AI drinks menu. The resort is lovely, nice restaurants, shops and bars. The cocktail bar at the marina was very nice and provided heaters so was lovely to sit there in the evening. The staff at the hotel were very nice and friendly and the entertainment was good, especially guitar legends. In conclusion I would go back but only in the summer and I would go half board and take advantage of the lovely restaurants at the marina. We visited the caves which were brilliant and the market at playa blanca which again was good. Liked Lanzorote very much but shame about the weather.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fiesta Hotel Castell Playa; City: Arenal d en Castell Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: Our 9th year at this hotel and yes it is a bit tired but the staff aren't - they are enthusiastic, friendly and very helpful and go above and beyond to ensure you have a good holiday. Special mention to Eppi, Lydia, Paco, Jose and Jenny but they are all really good which is why we keep returning. The resort is very quiet with only a couple of shops and bars but the bay is beautiful and if you want R&R you will enjoy it. However, the entertainment is great and therefore you probably don't need to go out. The local buses are great and we went to Mahon and Fornells on them, really cheap and lots to see in Mahon and Fornells is a lovely fishing village with excellent restaurants and some nice niche shops. They are upgrading the hotel at the end of the season but hopefully the ambience and staff will remain the same. There were various ages there but I would say 60 per cent are over 60. Already booked for next year and hoping the upgrade doesn't change the staff and ambience of the hotel. Oh and it would be good to see Jesus return. Thank you to all the staff for making a holiday, once again most enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MarBella Corfu Hotel; City: Agios Ioannis Peristeron Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: Just returned from a lovely week at this hotel. Our room was spacious, in the main block with walk in shower, lovely shampoo, conditioner, shower gel all supplied and replenished. Safe is free to use, tea and coffee making facilities and large bottle of water provided free of charge daily. The hotel is very large, spotless and reception staff speak excellent English as do most staff. The food was excellent, we stayed on a half board basis but this included one visit to the specialty restaurants, we choose the Italian and were not disappointed. You can upgrade to all inclusive for 59 euros pppd but as we don't drink we did not take advantage. The pools were excellent and the sunbeds the most comfortable I've ever known. The only negatives for us was because there are no pavements on the roads outwith the hotel you couldn't go for a walk as the road is narrow, busy and fast. The entertainment mostly consisted of easy listening music and we personally prefer something a bit more lively albeit we did enjoy the greek night! The hotel grounds although beautiful involve lots of steps and I would suggest not suitable for the disabled. Resort: there are 2 local tavernas near the hotel and both were nice for lunch/drinks. The bus service is very good and some buses come directly to reception, others just down the hill. We went to corfu for the day and another day we went in the other direction to a couple of villages nearby. We booked with Tui and the local rep was excellent and we were provided with private transport from and to the airport. In conclusion I would certainly recommend the hotel and I hope to return sometime in the future. Many thanks to all the staff for a lovely stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Abora Catarina by Lopesan Hotels; City: Playa del Ingles Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islan; Review: Overall a lovely hotel. The room was spacious with a lovely view of the garden, not overlooked and nice and quiet (312), tea and coffee making facilities available. Not many toiletries provided just combined shower/shampoo and only one shower cap. The food was really nice with plenty of choice, the restaurant very modern but a bit like a canteen. The staff were very nice and helpful. Wine was nice as were most of the drinks. There is a large pool away from the main area which we preferred as it was very quiet and not as busy. There is a bar there and toilet facilities. There is also a nice roof top bathing area but unfortunately only available to nudist. The entertainment was mainly provided by the entertainment team and consisted of different dance themes, although they were good it was too repetitive and only lasted for one hour. We were there for a week and there was only one night when they had live music, we therefore went outwith the hotel on a couple of occasions and you don't have to go far to find bars with live music. We had a good night at the Irish pub, outside the hotel turn left and just up the road. The main thing that let the hotel down was the courtesy room, which is actually the luggage room with one shower for ladies and one for gentlemen. Totally inadequate given the amount of rooms and people requiring this service. Nowhere to hang your clothes or towel and no toiletries provided whatsoever. We would return but hope that they re-think the courtesy facilities and upgrade the evening entertainment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul International Airport; City: Istanbul; Review: hotel was conveniently located close to the airport but there was really nothing around it. The buffet at the hotel was decent but it was the staff that made this hotel worth the stay. So helpful and accommodating. Rooms were clean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Regencia Colon Hotel; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: The location of this hotel could not be beat. Many places to eat and drink around the hotel. Easy to find if you get turned around. Rooms were clean and the size was fine but the bed was really uncomfortable. Windows were hard to open and there was no where to unpack your cloths. Although professional, the staff was not friendly or very helpful. I did not require a lot so it was fine. WiFi was BAD.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Premist Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: I can't even begin to say how great my stay was at the Premist. The room was clean and beautifully decorated. The breakfast was top notch and the staff may have been more helpful then when I stayed at a four seasons. May return to istanbul just to stay at this hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park House Hotel; City: Galway County Galway Western Ireland; Review: Tea upon arrival, room ready early and 5 star hospitality!! Room was HUGE. bathroom was large and clean. Breakfast was great. Its really the amazing staff that makes a stay here special. I may go back to Ireland just to stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garnish House; City: Cork County Cork; Review: a full tea upon arrival was an unexpected treat! I walked about a mile+ from where my bus had left me and was glad to sit a bit before going to the room. the room was huge!! bed was comfortable and the bathroom was large and clean. about .5 mile walk to main part of the city.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riad Nesma Suites Spa; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: What a lovely place and accommodating staff. The room was small but well furnished and spotless. The rooftop breakfast and pool area was well kept and quite large. Breakfast was different each morning and when they did not have an egg one morning I asked about it and they made one quickly even though it was not on that mornings menu. Highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walt Disney World Swan; City: Orlando Florida; Review: We got in early and had to wait a bit for the room to be ready but they upgraded (platinum elite status) us to a suite so the living room section was ready and we were able to leave our luggage there. The room was HUGE, clean and equipped with everything we could possible need. Staff was friendly and helpful, the property was well maintained and the breakfast was delicious. A perfect vacation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Step Soap Pump by Umbra, Liquid Soap Dispenser, Bathroom Accessories, White Soap Dispenser, Glossy White Finish; Brand: Umbra; Review: Perfect size and quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Toilet Brush Replacement Head; Brand: OXO; Review: serves its purpose; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Tools & Gadgets 2-Piece Nylon Spatula Set, Orange; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: Nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Axis Fruit Bowl for Kitchen Countertops - Chrome; Brand: InterDesign; Review: practical and nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: simplehuman 10 Liter / 2.3 Gallon Stainless Steel Small Semi-Round Bathroom Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel; Brand: simplehuman; Review: Fantastic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DII Cotton Oversized Kitchen Dish Towels 18 x 28" and Dishcloth 13 x 13", Set of 5; Brand: DII; Review: returned bad quality; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oggi 5429.3 Ceramic Spoon Rest, Black; Brand: Oggi; Review: fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casabella Double Sponge Holder with Sponge; Brand: Casabella; Review: nice product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Clarity Cosmetic Organizer Tray for Vanity Cabinet to Hold Makeup, Beauty Products - Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Serves its purpose; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ECVISION Makeup Organizer Large Capacity 360°Rotating Acrylic Cosmetics Storage/Revolving Makeup Organizer/Cosmetics Storage Case (Black) …; Brand: ECVISION; Review: Returned; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Copco 5220590 Non-Skid Pantry Cabinet Lazy Susan Turntable, 9-Inch, White/Gray, 2-Pack; Brand: Copco; Review: Have had before. good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greenco Chrome Paper Towel Holder, 6" W x 13" H x 5.75" D; Brand: Greenco; Review: Returned...flimsy quality and crooked.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER Paper Towel Holder with Weighted Base, Tension Loop, Quick One Handed Tear, (Fits Standard and Oversized Rolls), White; Brand: Kohler; Review: Excellent...good quality. Rubber base.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Kitchen Utensil Set - Stainless Steel & Silicone Heat Resistant Professional Cooking Tools - Spatula, Mixing & Slotted; Brand: Culinary Couture; Review: Very nice quality. Sturdy..a bit longer than I expected but very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YBM Home Chrome Utensil Holder Caddy Rack, Storage Holder Organizer 1186; Brand: YBM HOME; Review: very nice quality..looks good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premium Stainless Steel Silicone Kitchen Tongs Set, pack of 2-12 inch Barbecue (BBQ) Tongs and 9 inch Salad; Brand: KookNook; Review: love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dutis 3-Piece Dishwasher Safe Plastic Cutting Board Set with Non-Slip Feet and Drip Juice Groove, White with Blue; Brand: Dutis; Review: Love these...really nice. Blue is a real cobalt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lazery Collections Gripped Bottom Cabinet Turntable Lazy Susan (12-Inch); Brand: Lazery Collections; Review: Excellent..this is the third one Ive purchase..they come in handy for so many things. I have 2 in my bathroom closet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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