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This book took me far longer to read than it should have due to my pet’s antics. I found my cat hanging from the chandelier panic-inducing enough. No dog-napping was required. In any case, the furry critters are well worth checking this book out for, and their owners as well.
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If you enjoy slow-paced dual-time stories, this one is worth checking out. It was too slow for me, but the characters drew me back after my attention started to wander.
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Christa truly shines in this fun, witty romance during the French Revolution. The Kingsley siblings shine, but Christa is the story’s heart. Mary Jo Putney has a talent for not letting plots get bogged down, even when circumstances are melancholy. This re-issue is well worth diving into.
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Evan and Diana both have good reflexes, which is needed when they constantly react to others’ whims and demands. It doesn’t mean that they are pushovers. It’s tough to stand up to your abusive father or say no to a capricious ruler who considers you a new favorite. But watching them muddle through and prevail is well worth it.
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Ahh, Alaska, the big, cold wilderness where danger lurks around every bend. Dodge and Echo have their work cut out for them, fighting the elements, the wildlife, and their history with each other. But they rise to the challenge, with some bumps, bruises, and heartache along the way.
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This duo of holiday Urban Fantasy novellas is a mixed bag. I didn’t like The Gift, but I loved Home for the Holidays. I’m not impressed with the Argeneau vampires, but I want to read more about Bones’ and Cat’s makeshift family.
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Ellie Blix seems to see herself as the next coming of Mrs. Marple when she starts to investigate a former friend’s suspicious death. That is all well and good. Unfortunately, she appears to be on the verge of a mental breakdown throughout most of the book. Nevertheless, a fun small-town cast keeps things interesting, with Sylvia as a standout that makes up for Ellie’s shortcomings.
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How the Dukes Stole Christmas is another anthology that didn’t match my expectations. I have enjoyed stories from Tessa Dare and Sarah MacLean in the past, so I was hopeful that I would at least enjoy their novellas. Unfortunately, Tessa Dare’s Meet Me in Mayfair was the only one I liked.
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The great thing about anthologies entirely by an author I enjoy is that I know I will like all of the novellas, which is the case with this one. Mary Jo Putney’s collection of Christmas stories shines. The stories were written between 1990 and 2002, but they all hold up well. I laughed, smiled, and ended the book wanting to read more.
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The third Landover novel has a bumpy start but ends up as an entertaining read. I loved the character growth in Ben and Questor, and spending more time with Miles made me really like him as a character.
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