Tag: books
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Lord And Lady Spy
If you are anything like me, you absolutely adored the movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Imagine my absolute delight when I discovered this delicious novel: a regency romance with a spy twist.
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Love On The Brain
Surly dark haired man? Check. Quirky genius woman? Check. Inability to communicate with each other like adults? Also check.
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Tricks: A Positive Perspective
I was both surprised and disappointed to learn that one of Ellen Hopkins’ books, Tricks, is banned in my local county school district.
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I’m Glad My Mom Died
This is a gut-wrenching, no punches pulled account of abuse and child stardom. At times, it can be hard to read because of what the author went through, but she manages to maintain a level of charm and humor throughout it all.
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How To Survive A Plague
You may be wondering how it is possible to have a positive perspective on a book surrounding the AIDS epidemic. Seeing the positives does not mean only focusing on light-hearted stories.
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Part Of Your World
Main character is reminiscent of Ariel from The Little Mermaid. She is a successful thirty-seven year old doctor. But she has enough flaws and insecurities to make her feel real and relatable (i.e. communication issues which just fits perfectly into the Little Mermaid vibe).
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Book Lovers
Being an ambitious woman or really just a woman with goals and dreams is often the prerequisite for being the villain of the romance novel. Because you should always follow your heart and let love guide you, fiscal planning be damned.
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The Thief: A Perfectly Positive Perspective
Whenever a character with dubious morality is the main character, the story just feels more complex. You are rooting for the person that breaks the law, that breaks the rules.
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Chapter 1
The soprano’s voice built to a crescendo causing Deputy Sheriff Dusty Taylor to tap his hand against the steering wheel and nod his head with the feel of the music. He did not look like the typical opera devotee. His closely shaved hair and beard in an indistinguishable shade between blonde and brown flecked with…
