Agents, you should be taking Keri Lane to lunch if she’s interested, because this lady deserves a book deal. Books like this are exactly the reason whAgents, you should be taking Keri Lane to lunch if she’s interested, because this lady deserves a book deal. Books like this are exactly the reason why I still pick up indies now and again, because the excitement of potentially finding a fresh new voice is always there.
So funny, so sexy, so fun, with perhaps one of the best examples of how to write a relationship where the love interests are on opposite sides of the fence about an issue—-in this case, whether ghosts exist. I liked that they passionately defend the nuances of their positions, particularly her standing her ground on her beliefs and what it means if he doesn’t respect them. (His relationship with his best friend gets a hat tip as well.) The arguments are fierce, their banter is witty, and the way they eventually come together (view spoiler)[ HAH (hide spoiler)] is believable and cute.
Already so well-put together (frankly better than a lot of traditionally published books that have the benefit of betas and agents and editors and proofreaders and marketing), but it will be so exciting to see what happens in the future if this author gets picked up.
Currently free on Kindle Unlimited. If you enjoy cute, light-hearted contemporary romance with zingy dialogue and great chemistry, don’t miss this one!...more
3.5 stars I enjoyed this one a bit less than the previous two, only because I’m not sure why we needed Olivia’s POV, which didn’t really add anything.3.5 stars I enjoyed this one a bit less than the previous two, only because I’m not sure why we needed Olivia’s POV, which didn’t really add anything. I liked seeing Simon Page’s POV in the last book because you see the investigation from his eyes, but Lily herself is perfectly capable of accidentally witnessing private moments between servants as well. Still an enjoyable series. I just prefer the focus on Lily.
Should be interesting to see what happens when the Captain gets home eventually….. ...more
Singularly the best pie book I've read--step by step instructions and clear photographs, with so many great tips and techniques for getting distinct, Singularly the best pie book I've read--step by step instructions and clear photographs, with so many great tips and techniques for getting distinct, beautiful designs. Takes a lot of time and care (and freezer space!) but worth it when you're feeling like putting some extra love into your bake....more
3.5 stars Cute! At first, the energy between them feels a little typical/almost mean, but eventually it gets very in sync and believable. The workplac3.5 stars Cute! At first, the energy between them feels a little typical/almost mean, but eventually it gets very in sync and believable. The workplace, friend, wedding stuff are also done well. He quietly proves his feelings (and respects his prior commitments), too.
I also love that in lieu of a bachelor or bachelorette party, they all go on a trip to a cozy b&b to Vermont together. Sign me up for that. ...more
I checked this out last Halloween and liked it so much I checked it out again this season. Nice food styling, photographs, and recipes, though I don’tI checked this out last Halloween and liked it so much I checked it out again this season. Nice food styling, photographs, and recipes, though I don’t love how the photos are cut, resized, and arranged. Also feels like it could use more photographs, or at least some beautiful black and white illustrations. It actually feels a lot like a very nice bound magazine.
On the writing/recipe side, I wish the author had written separate recipes for each dish instead of grouping them into a series of mini-feasts, as her directions lump things together and sometimes jump back and forth. I’ll decide what I’m serving, thanks. And I love Halloween and always do spooky food, but I am not an actual witch so the majority of that stuff I just skipped right over.
3.5 stars I enjoy it, but there’s not enough in it and too many minor quibbles for me to actually purchase it. But a fun library borrow for sure....more
3.5 stars Windy and witchy and perfectly Halloweeny. A little light and haphazard on plot and deeper character development and emotion, but delightful3.5 stars Windy and witchy and perfectly Halloweeny. A little light and haphazard on plot and deeper character development and emotion, but delightful nonetheless. I enjoyed their chemistry and the ridiculousness of the gothic bedroom and such.
If you’d enjoy a historical romance with witches, try to find a copy of Jill Barnett’s Bewitching. It has a similarly humorous tone, with added sweetness and sadness and tenderness....more
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