for his own good. When he learns he's stuck
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From the cover I assumed it was a historical, but was delightfully surprised with it being a fantasy/paranormal romance with some historical thrown in! We start with Lance in the city being hunted by bounty hunters. He's saving his money to get his pirate ship out of layaway. He goes to Marigolds enchanted castle armed to the teeth with all kinds of gadgets to help facilitate his escape. When he makes it into the castle and meets Marigold, she holds back some information that has to do with the curse, for his own good. When he learns he's stuck, we see what kind of man/hero Lance truly is! I truly enjoyed this story, it was unique!!
Patti Wissore
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How can people be helped that are caught up in life that starts with being caught up in someone else's crime and trying to get out of the circumstances.
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A sick mind writing about the depths of his own sickness. And how prolific this sickness. When he ventures off, it is as if he is the lost soul.
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Most cats have someone to care for them, to love them.  Not this cat.  He has to feed himself and protect himself.  From his home, a box in the alley, he wanders.  It's a tough way to live, a way of life that has made HIM tough.  Of course, he does return a rare kindness with kindness.  But still, he's no one's pet.  Does he like it that way?

(Picture Book:  Realistic Fiction)

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HE HAS HAD AN AMAZING LIFE.  AFTER HIS HORRIBLE ACCIDENT, HE FOUND THE DETERMINATION TO FINISH SCHOOL AND WENT ON TO BECOME A BEACON OF LIGHT.
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Initially, it was a bit difficult to operate, but eventually I figured it out. Overall, a good guy.
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Its not fun to be teased because you are less than others, and its not fun to wait for things to get better, either. But Rainbow doesnt just wait; he learns. With courage, compassion and ingenuity, he reaches out to those whose predicaments are worse than his own. Then, with his eyes finally off himself, he discovers that the promise made to him has finally come true. What a lesson for children who are disappointed with their current situation, abilities, or achievements! Rainbow did what he could when he could, following his moms advice and using his time wisely until he graduated. Mary Dalton has presented a strategy for contentment and fulfillment for all of us.
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So watch out. He'll get to the bottom of the case with a little help from his friends.  I promise.
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Kyle Morrison is a good guy. He cares about his friends, he takes care of his body, he has a fair amount of common sense, and he values work ethic enough to try and make it on his own without his parents help. So when he wins tickets to a Mariners game, it seems like it could easily be attributed to good karma. But the future has trouble in store for him. Attempting an act of heroism, he does something in the second chapter that will make most male readers cringe, and he soon has criminals on his tail as he attempts to protect Sami, a young woman he just met.

Its hard to get much deeper into the plot of Living Proof without giving too much away. This is a story which thrives on its twists and turns. And despite the relative brevity of the narrative, it is most certainly a twisty one. Samis life is complicated to say the least, and Kyles decision to get involved has major consequences. His life will never be the same, nor will the lives of his friends Mark and Madison, who were to accompany him on his trip to Seattle. In fact, the fate of one of his two friends is still technically unknown when the book reaches its cliffhanger ending (the last time we see the character in question is on the side of the road after a highly traumatic experience).

If there is one major criticism to be given, its that this book could probably use an editor. There are a number of spelling and grammar errors throughout, including a sentence that appears to have been cut off in the middle of a word. This can sometimes make the book difficult to read. It is also clear at times that author Jeremy Rain is somewhat new to the game, although his ability to craft an intriguing story does more than enough to make up for the occasionally choppy prose.

It should be noted that there are two sequels to this book. Those who enjoy the twists of the story and do not want to finish their experience without closure may wish to seek these out, as the tale of Kyle and Sami is nowhere near finished by the last page of this volume. If the sequels offer anywhere near as much suspense as this first installment, then they will be well worth the purchase.
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This is a dark story told by someone with some serious issues with relationships, finances, drugs and, well, just his life.  As you read his tale, you wonder two things: 1) How does he seem to keep coming up like a rose and 2) Why does he keep "F"ing it up?  The writing is engaging and it DOES make you want to turn the page and find out what happens, but I don't know it it was because i was internally cheering him on or wanting to see the train wreck that you KNOW is coming.
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Jack just seems to be presented with situations; and, being the person he is, he cannot help but to get involved.
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A story of self discovery - of leaving social convention behind and trusting a man based on his deeds. Compelling.
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Davy is the Wallflower.  Trying to deal with social situations brings him near to panic attacks.  He just feels lost and unable to figure people out because he was brought up in near-seclusion by a caring but agoraphobic mother.  The last thing he thinks he needs is bold, brash Gavin trying to get his notice every time he and his friends come into the ice cream parlor where Davy works.

Gavin may seem to be at ease with people and totally confident, but people are complicated.  He's trying to find his way in life, just like everyone else.  And maybe he doesn't know it all, since his persistence with Davy isn't working no matter what he does.  And, yes, Gavin continues for a while making mistakes, but hey--he's not perfect, but he's trying (and to be fair, Davy was sending seriously mixed messages).  And all he wants to do is try and get to know Davy.  But being such opposites, will this ever work out?

These characters are interesting and endearing enough to want to follow and see how things work out.  It's a relationship-focused story, no car-chases or mass-murders, but relationships have enough crazy pitfalls, as we all know, and there's a fair amount of conflicts to overcome.
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Almost everyone wonders what their true destiny will be, and this book gives the example of a shepherd boy who finds his. It is not the route that he imagines, but on his journey he learns that fate puts you in the path of those who have something to teach you - and it almost always is not the person you expect. The catch is that you have to be open to that information and be willing to act on it to find which way to go. It is a quick read but will keep you thinking for much longer.
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A. short story about a man who thinks,so little about himself until he is pushed to carry out the wishes of his family and the preacher.  As you read on there is the hope that the innocent individual will be free, in the end he prove he was not "just like a dog".  He is set free by a man who felt trapped in the community he was working and living in.  Both me find meaning to there situation.
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At first, I didn't like this book about a mean, miserable man, but as I learned more about him, I began to understand him.  Eventually, the good people around him conspired to make him relent and get some enjoyment out of life and it caused this reader to laugh a bit.  I think it is a good lesson to be reminded of:  that mean miserable people likely were made that way by circumstances.  If you can understand those circumstances, it will help you to like the person a bit more.  Of course, the good characters in the book knew nothing of the circumstances.  They were so good that they liked him in spite of themselves and were good enough to him that they helped to change his life.
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A lawyer with good intentions but in difficult, and unsavory circumstances, must do his job but Also find reward and satisfaction in his job. It's not easy and when things start to get personal can he persevere? Looking forward to the next book.