another fav by The Lacs
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It's a classic.  Great music & lyrics, everyone always feels like dancin" when this one comes on!  Dedicate 5 star material.
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I love this CD. Great music and AWESOME, AWESOME COVER. It's like they read my mind with the cover . . .  :-)

If you love the Chicago Blackhawks as much as I do, get the entire album. You'll get Chelsea Dagger in the album as well. The Fratellis are a Scottish band and at times, it sounds like the Beatles are singing, minus the obsessive fan named Yoko.  ;-) Enjoy.
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Like most people, I have followed the Laci Peterson case from day one when she was first reported "missing" by her husband, Scott. Even while the Rocha family initially stood by Scott, I suspected him very early on as having something/everything to do with Laci's disappearance i,e. calm demeaner, no sense of urgency, selling Laci's Land Rover and planning to sell their home within the first week of her disappeance.

In the early chapters, Sharon Rocha brought Laci back to life again as she describes her (Laci') childhood. How delightful Laci was with her sparkling personality, how everyone adored her, how much she liked to draw and dance. I appreciated her honesty. While it would have been easy for Mrs. Rocha to put Laci on a pedistal, she didn't. In fact, Mrs. Rocha even said that Laci wasn't perfect. She told us that Laci's teachers loved her, but she was a little chatty. That could be endearing.

Mrs. Rocha talks about Laci's teenage years in high school, her friends, high school activities. Then Laci's college years at Cal Poly where she meets Scott and begins a dating relationship with him and eventually they get married.

Sharon Rocha talks about her heartbreak from the time Scott called to tell her that Laci was "missing" to the time he was arrested and throughout his lengthy trial and sentencing.

One more thing, I want to say that Sharon Rocha has always held her head high, and has shown much class and dignity throughout her horrendous ordeal and has shown much compassion for the Petersons while they have not shown her any in return.

Laci and Conner will always be loved and remembered as two very beautiful souls.
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Another great one from Francine Rivers.  She has such an incredible way of making the characters come to life.  I always feel like I know them.  Although this is not a Biblical story like some of her other books (The Mark of the Lion for one) she has it steeped with Biblical/Christian principles.  Loved it.
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Another wonderful action filled story set in the Central Galactic Concordance series.  This one includes quite a few new and interesting characters, as well as some favorites from previous stories.  Jerzi Adams comes to Nila Marbela to visit his daughter Picos college where he runs into his former squadmate, Andra DeLuna, who is now teaching at the college.  Its a good thing he does because all sorts of emergencies, trouble and mayhem ensue.  It was fun to see all of the inventive ways these two former comrades find to fight the baddies, and Pico and her classmates do a pretty good job as well.  Of course having Jerzis old friends Luka and Mairwen in town on the hunt for a serial killer brings even more interesting times to the mix.  And then theres Sojaire, who works for Luka and Mairwen.  Picos had a crush on him for years, and there are enough misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and miscommunications between these two to make any relationship a struggle.  I loved seeing the friendship between Jerzi and Andra begin to blossom into something more as well, theres always room for a bit of romance in a great scifi adventure, and this one had just enough to satisfy.  I certainly look forward to more adventures set in this world, and hope to revisit some of these great characters in the future.
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I always think that Kate can't come out with another great series, and then she goes and proves me wrong. I love Chicago so it's like an extra bonus for me that her books are set there.

"Violets attention was a fresh slice of hell, because in a way it was. She reminded him of everything he couldn't have. She reminded him of the man he used to be."

Bren is moody but loveable, and Violet is sassy and fun. These two together have a lot of chemistry from the moment they meet. They are both a bit loss and looking for their place in this world after something came and flipped it upside down. Their romance is slow burn but it's oh so good. This book may have less hotness than the other books but it packs a punch with the swoon factor.

With her he felt renewed. Changed. Worthy. With her he felt like the man he was meant to be.

The Rebels all make an appearance which I appreciate. The back and forth between the guys were some of my favorite things about this book. I can't wait to find out if Kate comes out with another amazing series set in one of my favorite towns. Her books are light-hearted, fun, and full of emotion. I love them.
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This is another great album,just like "out of nowhere" and "right on time". I have been a loyal fan of this group and take every opportunity I have to see them live. Not only is their music boss but  they put on an awesome show. For all the fans out in Los Angeles who don't  already know,they're playin at House of Blues on Jan. 21'00 so don't miss  it!
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This is very different from Chicago's original art-rock leanings on their first 2 albums. It shows them nearing the conclusion of an evolution that took them 7 years. Here we have bits and pieces of all of the styles and directions that the band took up to that point.

The first track, Once Or Twice, sounds like it belongs on their 3rd album or on the soundtrack to the Blues Brothers movie. A very tasty treat from late guitarist Terry Kath. Terry tragically died after the recording of their next album from an accidental self-inflicted gun wound. The rest of the album is nothing like that song though. It takes the listener through many different styles and influences. The next song, You Are On My Mind is a latin-jazz flavored number with a Chicago aesthetic attached to it that changes it into accessible pop with enough jazz flourishes to keep it artistically valuable as well. The next song, Skin Tight, is a typical Chicago jazz/blues/rock workout with a sexy backbeat and lyric to fit. This album is never boring. Next we have the Carole King influenced, If You Leave Me Now. Probably one of the best love songs ever written and a tremendous hit for the band. This is no small feat considering that Chicago were second only to The Beach Boys in terms of number one records and singles.

With all this variety of styles, the production manages to keep the record sounding cohesive and flowing. The album, as the cover suggests, melts sweetly as you listen and relax to its adult contemporary sound. Chicago were an outstanding band with many classic albums and this is not exception. If you are new to this band and like soft rock, then prepare yourself to become addicted. You will probably get the rest of their records after this one.

Highly Recommended
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Before reading this book, I was not a big Kayla Moore fan but I was intrigued by Lachlan McGregor. After reading this book, Kayla and Lachlan became my favorite couple of this whole series. Kayla is like the 5th wheel of her group of friends - Steph, Linden, Nicola and Bram. She sees how in love her friends are and secretly hopes to find something like that on her own so Kayla is taking a step back from her usual hook-up approach and biding her time.

Lachlan, Linden and Bram's cousin, is in San Francisco to lend Bram a hand to help increase investments in Bram's apartment building for lower income families while recovering from a minor injury. Lachlan is a professional rugby player in Scotland and has a very closed off personality. Even Bram and Linden do not know many personal details about him other than that he has some hidden demons and to avoid angering or upsetting him. Kayla is really captivated by Lachlan right from the beginning when she meets him. Kayla, who typically comes off as confident, speaks her mind and is a reputed man-eater, is trying her hardest to keep her cool around Lachlan and not scare him off.

Getting to know Kayla's real personality revealed so much more about her. She sees herself as someone with a black heart, but based on how Kayla interacts with her mother, that's not true at all. While she may have deterred Lachlan initially with some of the things she says, Kayla really does make an earnest effort to curb her bluntness and to see Lachlan for who he really is. Kayla's personal struggles include being seen for her true self because up until now, she doesn't put much passion or effort into anything she does, including her job. But being around Lachlan gives her renewed purpose, partly because she's attracted to him and wants his attention, but also because she wants meaning in her life and to be proud of herself.

Lachlan is a complex guy. He is moody, quiet, doesn't like being around people or talking about his past and has a tender heart when it comes to stray dogs. The development of Kayla and Lachlan's relationship was gradual and seeing Lachlan lower his walls showed how much of his past he keeps buried, along with pain. I really loved the dynamic between the two of them. Even though they seemed like opposites on the outside, there was so much they could understand about each other. The way Kayla immediately forms a bond with Lachlan's dogs was endearing, as well as Lachlan himself in terms of the endless love and compassion he has for the dogs.

The biggest obstacle between them is the fact that Lachlan lives in Scotland and Kayla lives in San Francisco. What would they have to give up to be together? Is what they have worth that sacrifice? Not to mention Lachlan's deep issues that are already too much for him to handle, let alone someone else. My favorite parts of this book were how much Lachlan and Kayla had to stretch out of their comfort zones for one another and how they supported the other person when no one else would. To me, this is definitely the best book of the series.
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Have been waiting for a good deal on hits by Chicago.  Love them.  Saw them many times in Chicago when they were the CTA and before they moved to California and hit the bigtime.  This is an awesome collection.
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I always look forward to the next Chicagoland Vampires novel. Chloe Neill always manages to create a fun, fast paced story. Even when there are multiple different, and equally important, things going on the reader never feels lost or left behind. She also manages to leave enough unanswered questions at the end to keep us coming back for more.
We have really seen Merit grow since the first novel in the series. No longer is she fighting her vampire lifestyle. Instead she is throwing herself into it full force. Lucky for her she is good at her job. She has also moved into a positive relationship with Ethan. Now anyone who has read the series knows they have had some major up and downs (including his death) so it was nice to see them happy. Well as happy as they can be with everything else they have going on.

Very rarely does an author take me by surprise but I was totally shocked by who turns out to be the "bad guy" this time around. I won't spoil it for you but I can tell you you'll probably be surprised too. I do also have to say it was cool to see a Delia in the story. Even if she only had a minor role.

If your looking for a kick ass Vampire heroine than check out the Chicagoland Vampire series. You will be glad you did !
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Another incredible addition to the series. The plot is moving along, the characters are exploring internal struggles, the feminist topics continue to be brought up. Adrienne spends the first chapter/issue discussing her hair, which I personally adored because I love talking about hair and learning about how black women think about and treat their hair. I looked for a review from a black reader, but couldn't find any. (Please link me if you reviewed this element of the volume!) There is an on the page f/f couple in this one and one of the ladies from that couple answers some (pretty invasive) questions from Adrienne, who is wanting to learn about sexuality and specifically homosexuality (though it is pretty clear throughout the series that Adrienne is straight). I still love this series, consider it one of my favorites, and recommend it to all!
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I pretty much love anything this pair comes up with! They make a great team and I'll buy any book they write!
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This collection of outtakes is an absolute must for all fans of the Pucked universe...so much goodness here. Including more sexy times for Violet and Alex and randy's POV of a most important scene. If you love Helena Huntings work you need to one click this TODAY
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Loved this story of the continuation of the Alfonzo saga. I just wish the book was longer. S.W. has a beautiful of telling the Alfonzo stories in how she describes the scenes. I feel like I know the characters, feel what they feel and can imagine each scene vividly. This series is like crack. I can't get enough and can't wait for #18. Thanks S.W. for a wonderful series.
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This is another cool song from this band, I loved hearing this song when we would warm up before basketball games. It's great background music is powerful and makes you ready to move. It is truly a one of a kind song.

Kris L. CocKayne
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I enjoy seeing Marsha and Cindy (and the pup) every time they travel trough the midwest in their RV.  What a wonderfull way to pass on their BALM ministry through songs I continue to share to my friends and Family. This album is one of my favorites.