Very pleasant surprise
937454
Given the price, I wasn't expecting much, but I was very pleasantly surprised. Case fits very snug on my Note5, without the added bulk of an Otterbox case. The only minor con about this case over the Otterbox is that the Otterbox is very easy to grip, this case has a tendency to slip in your grip.
2497716
Was not expecting to get a good taste, but to my surprise it was very good.  I will be ordering this again.
1042780
did not know what to expect.  was very pleasantly surprised. it maybe a short read (which can be nice before bed) but it satisfies and I wouldn't mind seeing the main two characters again.
4048607
Due to the price, I wasn't expecting great sound but I was very pleasantly surprised.  Great sound, easy to set up, works well.  I am very happy with this speaker.  I will probably buy another one.
2018931
I didn't think I would like this series, but have been pleasantly surprised.
4638482
I didn't read the description well when I "bought" it (using the word "bought" loosely, because it was free), so I expected words rather than just instrumental music. This was a pleasant surprise, and my daughter - who didn't used to care for classical music - likes it because it sounds familiar. I plan to get the rest of the CD as well.
1378304
I was surprised by this book. I did enjoy reading it quite a bit and I wasn't expecting that.

Being that it's the first book in a series, the author did a good job in the world building as well as the character development. Even the repeated mention of Alexia's Italian heritage and her nose seemed to flow pretty well. Normally, that type of repitition would annoy me, however, since the time frame is more of that historical Victorian, I would not have been surprised by this to actually happen.

I particularly liked the witty and sharp banter between the characters. The plot was different and original; even how the state of affairs for those of the supernatural I found intriguing. Not to mention that so many different aspects of genres was woven into this novel. It was well put together, which is not an easy feat.

It was an easy and light read, something that you could enjoy but not become engrossed in (as compared to Michelle Sagara West for instance).

I am looking forward to reading the rest of the novels in this series.
1119602
I thought it would be a predictable story, but it most certainly was not.  I enjoyed being surprised; great to see a movie that isn't same old, same old.
2258613
I was pleasantly surprised by this book.  I bought it on a whim and usually I am really disappointed when I know nothing about a book or the author.  This book is the exception.  I thought the main character, Mercy was believable and a strong and intelligent heroine.  I loved the two main male characters, Adam and Sam--they were believable and well-developed in the story.  I am excited to read the next book in the series and would definetly recommend this book!
1855607
My mom was Italian and lately for some reason I have grown increasingly nostalgic and have been searching for typical Italian music. I am glad I found this CD. When I received it I got a very pleasant surprise.  The quality of the sound is much better than I would have expected from such an inexpensive CD.  This is an instrumental CD, the surprise here is that the instruments played are not only mandolins, but also guitars and percussion instruments, and occasionally it even sounds like there is a piano (Caruso) and even a couple of other instruments in the background - including a tambourine, maybe?  The percussion instruments lend a certain soft cadence to each of the selections that just makes you feel like dancing.  Very romantic.  I am ready to bring out the candles and have several friends over for a night of lasagna, Chianti and mandolins!
742379
a very nice surprise. can't remember how i came across the book, but i am glad i did. endearing characters, an intriguing storyline and sub lines, and an easy and interesting primer on two of the islands of hawaii. very glad that it turns out the book is part of a series. just purchased the first in line.
405372
I was not honestly not expecting much from this novel, but it surprised me with well developed characters and an intriguing plot. I will certainly read other books by this author.
1136716
Wow! I had very little expectations based on the price but I have to admit I'm happily surprised. Not only the color is is better in person but the quality and even the way it was shipped was great.
1475937
I was actually really surprised by this book. I didn't think I'd like it, but I really did!
1483630
I hadn't read any by either of this duet of authors before, so I had no idea what to expect. I'm glad to say I found myself pleasantly surprised. The fantastical elements were just the right amount, and described/explained just enough for me to grasp and stay tuned as to the happenings. The lack of romance was a little disappointing, although there was an array of choices for the MC. I liked the MC a lot. Evalle is feisty, yet vulnerable, and totally relatable, and the plot seemed well thought out to me. My only bugbear is that the story didn't exactly end, leaving the reader no choice but to buy the next book and continue reading if they want to find out what happens next. In spite of that, I'd be happy to recommend this book to my friends. It was a decent read.
1150989
I must say I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I enjoyed this book. Was it predictable? For the most part. Was it typical of recent Sandra Brown novels? Yes. But for some reason, these things did not lessen my enjoyment of it. I was completely drawn in by the story. I was even shocked at one point in the book, enough that I gasped out loud while listening to it at work. (Quite embarrassing as it drew the attention of my co-workers.) The villain was utterly evil, a complete sociopath and very well-written. I listened to the audiobook. The reader was good but not fantastic. I thought he sounded a little too old and gravelly for the main character and he didn't do a great job with the female characters, but he wasn't horrible either. He did do a great job with the voices of the older characters like the FBI agent and the villain. Despite the unevenness of the narrator, I would still recommend this in audio format...or in print format. This is the best Sandra Brown I've read in years.
4053284
Not what I was expecting, but in a really good way!