Sweet Reward is only for Die Hard LCR Fans
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I'm a die hard LCR fan, so I enjoyed the book.  But  it has the feeling like it was rushed to production.  The characters didn't feel as flushed out and realistic as they normally are in a LCR book.  The clues were illogical - no sane person would have followed the threads, and I'm sorry, but it just didn't feel like a book that had captured all of the author's attention.

I've read all of the LCR  except books 7 & 8, and to be fair I've read them all out of order, but  enjoyed them immensely.  Although a series, each book is capable of standing alone and providing hours of entertainment.  Until this one.  I just read (and reviewed) "Thin Ice" by Anne Stuart which was also the swan song to a romance action series.  I wish Reese had followed suit like Stuart and tied up all the loose ends and poured her heart into the last book.

IMO:  By the way, unless you opt for  a `scratch `n dent' model, unmarried or newly married couples can't just decide to `adopt' a kidnaped American baby.  Pretty sure there would be insurmountable legal obstacles.  But hey - we all want a happy ending, and that's what Sweet Reward delivers in spades.

I guess, ultimately, I'm a little disappointed in Sweet Reward because the other books in the series were so fantastically good.  "Run to Me" had such classic good and evil characters and an overpowering emotional and physical wounding of the main characters.  "Rescue Me", her first novel blew me away with the story and suspense.  "Return to Me" had the classic romance attraction coupled with a suspense story line that had me clamoring to buy all things Christy Reese.

Sweet Reward is a good book, and you won't regret your time spent with it, but if you haven't read Reese yet, get your feet wet  with any of books 1-6 first.
4657296
Like almost everyone else, I was very excited for this game until I realized what was promised and what I got weren't not the same. This is just a grind-fest and I only played it 3 times. I know there is an update and I haven't been able to do the update to give and review on that. The graphics are cool and the premise is awesome but it just was not a fun game to play. Save your money!
3190044
Remember when Mom would give in and let you buy that cheap toy in the pretty package that broke minutes after you freed it from its cellophane prison? Well, that's the feeling I had after thumbing through this book the first time. Or, if you're too young for that reference, visualize The Christmas Story (which plays on TBS about a zillion times every holiday season).Visions of Ralphie waiting for his Little Orphan Annie decoder ring danced through my head as I awaited The Bowery Boys Movie Poster Book Volume One.  And yes, like the secret message Ralphie decoded, this book is a huge disappointment.
 The first 32 of a scant 68 pages (I knew it was only 68 before buying) deal with the pre-Bowery Boy days. The pages consist of 1 image of a poster: mostly 1-sheets. The product information reads, "To celebrate this long-running, popular film series, the Bowery Boys Movie Poster Book, Volume 1 presents, for the first time, rare, color posters from nearly 50 of their movies from the Dead End Kids to the Bowery Boys." There are no rare posters here. A footnote reads, "Half-sheets, lobby cards, window cards or inserts are substituted where. in some cases, one-sheet posters were unavailable for films represented in this book." So if we're seeing what's available, where's the rarity? Personally, I own 1-sheets for all the substituted cases except Smuggler's Cove and I've only been collecting these posters for the past five years (and it isn't hard to find an image for that poster).
 But to top it all off, there is no information about the posters or the movies.  There is a short intro (shorter than the description on Amazon's page), the medium to low quality copies of the posters with page numbers, and finally a longer finish which talks only about the author.
 Folks, SAVE YOUR MONEY$$$! You can go to my Bowery Boys Facebook page and download hundreds of images from the posters and pictures I've collected so far many of which are actually RARE.  That is, unless you want the 32 pages of pre-Bowery Boy stuff.
4786478
I bought this one on the recommendation of the reviews here. Gotta say I still haven't found any of the guitar work that I read about. Not to mention the songs stay the same speed for the most part with the same rythms and the same vocals just different words. Its like owning a disc with 1 song repeated 10 times. Not bad overall, just way below what I was hoping for. In no way would I ever compare these guys to GNR or any of the rock bands that carved the roads of the 80's and early 90's.
1793
Wow all bark no bite, bought and returned same day, not worth $60. NASCAR 15 and Inside Line were SOOOO much better. Better graphics, better damage, better engine sound, this is some 2004 bs. They put too much hype into it. Not to mention they basically force you to play career mode because everything else is pretty much locked when you install it. You literally can't do anything you want to do till you increase driver level which is through career mode. Don't waste your money. Go play forza
2210808
Was very excited when I first heard about this game and couldn't wait to get it but isn't that great. The finisher moves aren't as easily done as they claim in booklet for it.  I still can't do them actually. Plus it doesn't have none of the special features that were rumored for it.  There's no Scaffle match, no barbwire match and nothing you might of heard about. Plus most of the guys on the game never even feuded with each other. Can't have a game with Legends without guys like Ric Flair, Austin, Sting, Luger, Zbysco, Vader, Rhoades and many of the other names that are missing either. Most of the wrestlers in it were never really maineventers either, half of them a mid-carders actually. Too many of the wrestlers do most of the same moves too. Probably the best things about the game is the season mode and the graphics. Other than that it's no Smackdown: Just Bring It.  Acclaim shows that they at least improved a little, hopefully they'll get it right sooner or later.
1329050
This was WWE's attempt in trying to bring back one of their old In Your House ppv events. I don't say this is the worst event of 2003. I still think that goes to Judgment Day (which was the ppv before this one). But I do say this is the second worst ppv of the year. This event hosted the "Redneck Triathlon" between RAW's Co-GM's, Stone Cold Steve Austin & Eric Bischoff. Meaning Bischoff & Austin throughout the night competed in three different Redneck events. The first event was a Burping Contest, second was a "Pie" Eating contest, and the last event was Pig Pin Fun. Those events are entertaining to a degree but overall this event is bad to the core. I'll say it now, I don't recommend this event to anyone.

Dudley Boyz vs. Rodney Mack & Christopher Norwinski
Bad opener. The match flowed for a little bit but quickly turned into complete garbage. 1.5/5

Winner gets the Managerable Services of Stacy Keibler
Scott Steiner vs. Test
On paper this looks like a complete dud but Steiner looked to be he was actually trying his hardest to put on a good match for everybody. A few good wrestling and this turned out to be a decent match up. 3/5

Intercontinental Championship
Christian vs. Booker T
This feud started at Judgment Day where in all reality Booker T won the battle royal. But Christian cheated and won the IC title at Judgment Day. The match started slow but picked up. It became a disappointment when it ended so suddenly. 3.25/5

World Tag Team Championship
La Resistance vs. Kane & RVD
This match was only here to end whatever was left of the team of Kane & RVD. Nothing really worth noting here. Just a match to put over Kane into becoming a heel again. And for the trivia buffs out there, this is the last ppv match where Kane wrestles with his mask on. 2.75/5

Goldberg vs. Chris Jericho
I enjoyed this match. Goldberg goes for his spear early on and hurts his shoulder after crashing through the barricade wall. Jericho then trys to work on the injured shoulder. It could have been better but still one of the high notes of the night. 3.5/5

Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels
With all due respect to all of the reviewers out there. This match is not bad at all. I feel this match is defiantley one of the most under-rated matches ever. It was very entertaining and a good first back and forth encounter between these two legends. A table even makes an appearence in this match. The only problem I have though is that the match is way too short. But I loved the ending and overall I enjoy this match a great deal. Match of the night for me. 4.25/5

Hell in a Cell Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Triple H vs. Kevin Nash w/ Mick Foley as the Special Referee
I'm not going to crap on this match. I felt it was very brutal for being a HIAC match. A lot of sick spots involving a 2x4 wrapped in barbed wire and a screw driver. Foley even takes some shots too. This isn't a bad contest at all. It just didn't feel like all of the puzzle pieces fit together. 4/5

As I said, this event is not recommended. I'll pass on this event if I was you.
1445531
I listened to this album strictly due to morbid curiosity. I thought his first solo effort was worthy of purchase and there were a few songs on the album that were listenable and even enjoyable. Unfortunately I couldn't really find any redeeming value in this latest release. If you like the past few Queensryche albums then it is possible you will like this solo release. I think the last few QR albums were horrible for a number of reasons ranging from using outside writers to Tate excluding the other band members from the creative process and the studio work. That said, I was predisposed to disliking this CD, and in that regard it didn't disappoint.

The melodies are weak. The lyrics even weaker. Some are downright embarrassing. I don't want to hear about Tate's bondage fantasies. The production is classic Kelly Gray (ask Nevermore and their fans about Kelly's brilliance creating muddy, dull mixes). Kelly's guitar solos seem like disjointed noodling. It was as if they were created in a vacuum and pasted into the middle of a few songs.

I listened to the album twice and decided that was two times too many. I'll never listen to it again by choice. If you're curious about the CD you should beg, borrow or steal it and give it a listen before you throw any money at it. That way the only thing you will have wasted is your time.
1743819
I have to admit that the over all game was a little insulting to country music fans.  Where the other rock bands make the avatars look cool, this one make them look like a bunch of white trash, missing teeth, haven't showered in decades, bottom of the gene pool.  It was obviously made by people who do not like country and do not understand what it is about.  The song choices are okay.  There are a few gems and even a bunch of female vocals(I am female and like girlie songs).  They could have chosen much better songs from each artist with a few minor exceptions.  I was very excited about the country music rock band, and had in the past, even written the company begging for it, only to be told that the demand was extremely low for one.  It just felt that the people felt like making this was some sort of punishment and hated every minuet, even going out of their way to be quite insulting to country music artists as well as country music fans.  Please try harder people!  But if you are a die hard country fan, you're going to buy this anyway and enjoy it to the fullest, because that is what we do.  Don't take my word for it, go and ask others or go and buy it yourself.  I also wish there were more songs.  Maybe they will come out with a sequel to this one...
4027004
More like Tom Petty meets your typical flavor of the day post 90s poppy commercial rock. Looking at the guys on the cover you would swear they just got done playing a biker bar, but the tunes are radio aimed all the way. There are a few decent riffs here and there for certain, but the problem is that they all fall flat on their face as they just plain try too hard to be catchy. You gotta groove hard and strong IMO and these tunes just DON'T. The sad thing here is that the vocals and guitar are of an obvious very high caliber. One of two things happened with American Bang. Either (a), they were led around by a nose ring via a lame producer that was over concerned with "hooks", or (b)as a group they put all their eggs in the commercial radio basket. Either way, it's weak and typical commercial rock. BTW, what the heck are people comparing this to classic Stones or Skynyrd for??? There is NOTHING here even remotely close. That much is hype to be sure.
4013016
I am a sucker. I love sports and football, so naturally I buy Madden. I think with this iteration, I may have finally reached my limit. I defend Madden a lot because changing a football game is tough, but this year's Madden feels disturbingly similar to last year. Graphics and gameplay are the same as last year, decent if not above average. The presentation is mostly the same with some different stat overlays in-between plays and a few changes in what the announcers say. Disappointingly, the game modes are mostly untouched. The Gauntlet game type returns the same as last year, as does the Ultimate Team mode which once again offers micro transactions at every turn. Connected Franchise, which was mediocre last year, feels noticeably worse this year. The menus are incredibly slow and every feature outside of actual playing is hidden. It seemed the developers are trying to hide the fact that they didn't change anything by pushing all of the recycled content to the back of the pile of menus. Ranking up players, confidence, adjusting stadium prices, all seemingly left as is from last year. Sensing a theme? This years Madden just isn't good, it feels all too similar to last year with not enough new content to keep me playing. Outside of the people who play online a lot, I cannot recommend this game to anyone. There are better, more innovative titles coming out that require peoples attention.
4266526
Here is the information about this game.  The movement is slow, the wrestlers move like they have run out of preparation h.  To understand how to play the game you have to spend hours playing it.  Once you get past the eye candy of the wrestlers when they are standing still you realize that the moves are generic, when you can actually perform them, punches and kicks knock you down and it takes 2 minutes to get up however finishers (ie the Chokeslam, Last Ride, Rock Bottom, and the Stunner)are performed and the wrestler who gets it seems to get right back up and punch and kick like your moved helped his bloodflow.  This game is a real big let down and I can't understand why THQ thought that this was worthy of the XBOX.  I wish I had bought Wreckless.
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This game is severely lacking. Unlike its predecessors, there is no campaign, no story and no space fights.
Just a bare minimum game where you run around and shoot storm troopers or rebels, depending on which faction you chose until you score 100 kills.
How can a PS2 have more meat than a PS4? Not enough characters, not enough levels, just bare minimum.
I think it is a quick cash in on the new movie.
The graphics are breathtaking and the game play is very fluid and responsive.
It's too multiplayer friendly, that is even lacking. Character choices are lacking, where's Chewie? You are always the same soldier?
I recommend only to die hard Star Wars fans. It's certainly not worth 60 bucks. Wait for this one to go down.
I was disappointed that it didn't live up to the hype.
There are apps with more content than this.
When you purchase this game, you get half a game. You have to spend up to 50 bucks to get the rest of the game.
This is false advertising at its finest. Shame on you EA!!
1054337
There are few good things about that album.
First, the photo of the mill, which is the best.
Second, the wisdom of the motto "Never give a sucker an even break" fully applies to this re-issue on the CD. Hats off to you, guys - with so many addicts of 60/70s music around, greedily searching for lost masterpieces, there is always a chance to unload some crap for hard cash.
Third, let's be fair: for footballers "Fifth Flight" were too good musicians.
So, five football players from local high school had an inspiration to become a band. A certain Mr Ben Kazarian, Jr, in spite of supporting some good case, had an inspiration to provide financial back-up. The result had some really bright, but very rare, moments of fuzz guitar and organ, spoiled by syrupy-sweet crooning (they should have been heartthrobs at the local dances).
The major artistic achievement is miserable howling on "Summertime" (which is a disgrace to music and an insult to the audience),  supported by dispassionate rendition of "It's all over now" (Rolling Stones' original, stripped off its decadent charm), flat belting of Neil Young's "Sugar Mountain", "Try a little tenderness" (tearjerker from Frank Sinatra's repertoire), and few more 60s standards thrown in for good measure.
It might have some attraction for the pervert collectors of high-school memorabilia, otherwise I could have given a good advice what to do with the album - if profanity wouldn't be so heavily censored by Amazon
Seriously: it is a high school band (one of many) - full stop. It might be of sentimental value for few dozen people. It could be used as a soundtrack for a documentary or B-rate movie. But nothing else...
2488344
Its sucked bad really bad i suggest waiting for the paper back cuz this aint worth the 30 bucks. Outta the seris the worst ones are when eric is the central love intrest. He works as the Rockstar guy with the cocky attitude but once he is with her it doesnt work the guy is yuck and bland. There wasn't a spark that thrill of the read, i felt i was reading this not because i wanted to anymore but that i had to because of the time and money i have already invested in the series. I hope it all wraps up soon and someone stakes the life outta eric in the end.
3374127
This game looks fun and was fun for a very short time after you play for awhile you are like wait a minute something is missing and you then realize the control scheme sucks and the roster is missing a lot of stars and legends only to find you have to pay money to download them which is just a way to nickel and dime you more. I guess 59.99 for a game is not enough revenue for them so they come up with this scheme. It has several bugs that are annoying as hell like wrestlers floating just above the ramps as they walk to the ring or reversals not working when you know you hit it in time.

Graphics were the best yet however with very good visuals. The crowd even looks better than previous games. I kept the game for 2-3 days then sold on Ebay. I will not buy another game from THQ until I rent it 1st. They are a wishy washy developer and what I mean by that is they can make one game totally awesome and the next a crapper. If your a hardcore WWE fan you will probably like it I however did not. Also they show Macho Man in alot of their videos and commercials. He is NOT in the game yet and will not be available until the next DLC pack where you will pay yep more$$$ to get him as a playable toon.
1828372
First of all I would like to point out that this is not the real Skynyrd but a impersonation of the real thing. Only one original member which would be Gary Rossington unless you count Rickey Medlocke who played Drums for the pre crash band for a short period of time.

About the name of the album, original singer and older brother of current vocalist Johnny Van Zant, Ronnie Van Zant is probably rolling over in his grave right now because of this album's title. Ronnie was against Guns and wrote the song Saturday Night Special about his thoughts about Guns.

The last thing I would like to say is the current band is only out to make a quick buck. They are writing music that is so generic that it appeals to rednecks who believe Nascar is actually a sport, these people who consider this album and lineup to be truly Skynyrd prove they have some of the lowest IQ's out of the entire Rock population.