Sade is a Soldier of Love
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Sade maintains her style without compromising her taste.  A true fan will recognize and enjoy her sounds, still, today.  Fabulous.  I enjoyed the two new song styles on Soldier of Love and remark about her traditional taste.  Sade is timeless and classic on this CD/Album.  She continues to make brilliant music that captures your heart and stirs your soul.  Well, I guess to keep your style and flavor, you have to be a soldier for what you love and cultivate it.  It is unfortunate, the times which Soldier of Love could be indicative about.  by ShuGaimes
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If you haven't heard Sade sing, you need to listen to her.  If you have heard her and you don't like her, well, you probably have lousy taste because she is amazing! :)
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I have to admit, I was very confused at the beginning of the book - Sade was crazy to me, and I just couldn't figure him out or what was happening.  Maybe because I had yet to realize the depths of his sadomasochism, and in my head somehow, somewhere in the text, I think I felt he might not be as bad as he appeared...so I had to keep reading to find out.  I didn't know anything about this book, or what to expect;  I recently read Lucian Bane's "Dom Wars" series, and loved it, it too, was a page turner for me.  So clearly, I enjoy his storytelling...very much!

This is the story of Mercy and Sade, two strong, but broken people due to horrible early childhood trauma.  Their first encounter with each other, not quite by chance, but Mercy decides her mission is to help Sade.  Sade is not quite keen on the idea, but there's that something about Mercy that intrigues him...the contradictions - sexy but innocent, hot and cold, and a lot of fierceness - enough to take him on.

As she sets out to heal Sade, she begins to banish some ghosts of her past with Sade's help.

Lucian paints vivid images of this process and all that they go through - rage, lots of it(!), fear, and sexy erotic moments.  I could clearly see, and feel what was happening, and other times I felt like a voyeur in the scenes....where all my senses were involved.

Loved the book - pick up this dark, gritty, suspenseful (stuff I don't want to give away) story that definitely ends on a cliffhanger.  So be prepared for "No Mercy" the next in the trilogy.
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Sade Peters is like many women: She allows love to blind her from the truth.

After seventeen years of what she considered a happy marriage, she painfully learns that the union is just a facade for her Down-low husband, Andre. The revelation forces Sade to face hard realities and her life is forever changed.

This is an EXCELLENT offering from Linda R. Herman. She draws you into the characters and allows you to feel their pain.

I strongly recommend this novella to everyone, especially men, who's ready to deal with the truth about how sexual secrets destroy the innocent.
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Few times in my life have I been touched so hauntingly the feeling echoes in my mind for days.  After reading through, and re-reading you book War Songs, I find myself strangely moved and delightfully visited by emotions of sweet sorrow.

As an artist in my own right, I congratulate you on your brevity and wit.  As a lover of art I stand in awe.  How special a man that can make the horrors of war into beauty yet cut deeply alike?

A fine work of love and art Doctor!

Best regards,
MJ Mancini
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Sergeant First Class Shane Garrison has military in his blood. He puts his life on the line for his country and keeps his men safe on the battlefield. He's more than ready to go back to war with his men. It's not until the night before departure that he begins having doubts. A night out with his brothers-in-arms lands him in the arms of the only beautiful woman to ever make him wish he wasn't headed to war. One kiss from her feeds Shane's fantasies and has him eager to return home. However, he never intended to come home quite as soon as he does.

Jen St. James is an army nurse with scars that run deep. Her friend is tired of watching her sit at home alone and persuades her to go out for some fun. Jen is nervous because of her scars and it's been awhile since she waded in the dating pool. Jen never counted on meeting a man that would knock her off her feet and then have to watch him head off to war.

The connection between Shane and Jen grows as does the distance between them. When Shane is severely wounded and sent home to recuperate Jen is put in the perfect position to heal his body as well as his heart. Can he do the same for her or will his fear for those he's left behind prevent him from living the life he has now?

Because of You is a beautiful and realistic romance novel that stands out among today's military themed romances. Shane and Jen are two characters that you could meet on the street. Their strengths and weaknesses make them complex and completely entrancing. Because of You takes a hard look at military life and what the soldiers that protect our country and the people they love go through. The many emotions explored in Because of You are amazing and sometimes hard to take but this is part of what makes the novel more powerful. I feel like Because of You is a vital story that needs to be told today. It is important for people to get a glimpse into the lives of those that give so much, even if it is fictional. The story broaches many subjects that the average person never thinks about. To get inside the head of a dedicated soldier is enlightening and inspiring. Because of You doesn't ooze gushy typical romance but sheds light on the seriousness of military life and slowly builds a beautiful romance that can withstand the stuff thrown at it. I love that Jessica Scott shows us different sides to military men. Shane is our serious compassionate leader and then we have Carponti, a man that can come off abrasive with his bawdy humor but when you get past his humorous shield you find a smart and brave man underneath. I found that Carponti brought levity to this sometimes tense story. Because of You is a winner for its marvelous characters and captivating story. I cannot wait to learn what happens next to the characters I've come to love.

Reviewed by Miranda
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I've never heard Sade's music played better. If you are a fan of hers, buy this CD. Amazing!
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A great first book and one from the heart of Ishmael.  Not only is war bloody and distructive, but look at the effects on the child soldiers of Sierre Leone.  They become inhuman, living, taking drugs, and killing.  Ishmael describes both being the recipient of this behavior and also doing it to others.  He talks about slitting a person's throat in a contest, shooting rebels in combat and captivity, and then having some prisoners buried alive.  This is nasty stuff and shows the inhumanity of the people who performed this behavior.  The child soldiers can be blamed for some of this, but the real leaders (like former Liberian president Charles Taylor) and RUF must also be blamed.  They instituted this genocide.

This is one man's journey from childhood to inhumanity to humanity.  These child soldiers need love and nourishment, and not the torment of bad leaders.  This story depicts man's inhumanity to man.
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Saige and ty are the perfect couple so happy they found eachother..i fell in love with ty from the start hes an amazingly loving guy
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Mists of the Serengeti is an epic love story that brings two broken people together in order to make each other whole again. With action, passion, tenderness, and beauty this story has left me completely awestruck. Set in Africa amidst a world of chaos and quiet beauty, we find that we are all connected in a unique and extraordinary way.

Rodel Emerson is a young teacher who is living a happy life. When she is in the middle of purchasing a new home and feeling hopeful about putting down her roots, she receives a call that will change her life forever. In one moment, her life is shaken, and she decides to make the journey to Africa to find some semblance of peace. Jack Warden, a farmer in Tanzania, is also experiencing a significant loss. Desperate to be left alone in his misery, it is the introduction to Rodel that begins to break down his walls. Once their paths are crossed, they come together on a mission that has the potential to save lives.

As Jack and Rodel venture out into the African countryside, they face many adversaries. Africa is beautiful. Africa is violent. Africa becomes everything. The friendship between Jack and Rodel blossoms and quietly transitions into so much more. After experiencing so much loss, it seems a betrayal for them to find a sliver of happiness in each other. When their mission comes to an end, will Jack and Rodel find a way to be together or will Rodel return home and leave Africa (and her heart) behind?

Told in dual POV, Mists of the Serengeti is an absolute masterpiece. The lyrical writing style of Ms. Attar flows naturally and is full of vibrant colors. The characters are complex, and their circumstances make the stakes high for each of them to find solace and peace in the chaos of this world. The real life connections only further enhance the impact of this story because the events and circumstances are in fact parallel to actual events and circumstances taking place in Africa today. Jack and Rodel share such an intimate and beautiful connection, and because it follows such horrific losses for them both, it makes their relationship even more precious. The supporting characters offer comedic relief with their dynamic presence and witty dialogue. There were countless moments in the book when I found myself highlighting, re-reading, and re-living each second because I could not get enough! In short, this is truly so much more than a romance novel as the message is so clearly and eloquently delivered. We are all connected in a special and unique way. Life sometimes moves in a direction we least expect. We will face losses, but even in those moments, there is beauty and love.

If there is only one book that you read this year, it should be Mists of the Serengeti. Although I have attempted to share a glimpse into its greatness through this review, the truth is everyone should experience this epic romance. This journey to Africa is one that I will simply never forget! Leylah Attar is an author who takes the time to develop each and every moment and delivers it to her readers with expert care and precision. If you haven't checked out her work, you need to!!!! You will be so glad that you did!
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Nadia grew up in a religious sect, raised by her mentally abusive grandmother. Her only moments of freedom were found in newcomer Jude, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy who didn't follow the devout Christian standard.

Saving her from an arranged marriage, Jude and Nadia ran away at nineteen and married.

Though Nadia loves Jude, the vibrant life she shared with her husband has sorrowfully faded, and the laughter that once filled their home has gone silent.

Nothing is truer than a guitar. You know why its hollow? It needs room to house the musicians soul.

Bo is an up and coming musician who doesnt believe he has the capacity to love after trying for years with his on-again-off-again ex, Ingela. He lives only for the dream of making music.

From groupie to groupie, Bo feels nothing. The only things that can stir emotions inside of him are the songs he createsuntil Nadia stumbles into the room. The wedding band on her finger should deter him, but the way she recognizes the sweet agony in his melody only captivates him.

Something like hope throbs in my chest, in that place where my love muscle should sit. Mine is just a heart. An organ. A blood pump.

How can Nadia choose between devotion to the man who saved her from a life of abuse and the overwhelming passion she feels for the man who saved her from herself?

How is one person afforded two deep loves in one lifetime?

Bo, Nadia, and Judes story is one that will have your heart breaking right along with the characters.

What are you doing?
 Memorizing how your face looks while I love you.
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***Possible Spoilers***

Mercy drew me from the moment I opened it. The words seemed to dance right off the page and into my imagination. I was taken from my warm comfy bed to a dark alley where a fight had broken out, then to a tattoo parlor with a secret room set up for sadomasochistic pleasure. Next to a sterile basement that screamed torture chamber, and finally to a small rustic cottage tucked away in the woods. These images did not just happen in my head, no, I was there. I was a bystander looking in as Sade's and Mercy's bodies and souls entwined with one another.

When I first read that Mercy wanted to calm Sade's sexual appetite down to more "normal" and socially acceptable acts, I was afraid she'd ruin him and take away the things that he needed. As the story progressed, Mercy did, in fact, calm his sexual needs, however, Sade brought out Mercy's darker side as well. Sade learned that he could love, that it was okay to love and care for someone, and to accept those emotions from someone else.

They each bared their souls to one another, laying out the reasons behind their sexual appetites, scars, both emotional and physical, and personalities. As I read Mercy's confession of her scars and deformities, I was in tears. My heart ached for her and the torture she endured at the hands of evil men. Sade's revelation about his mother brought me to tears as well.

I found myself gasping at the end of the story when the lights were shut off and there was a blood trail from the bed. Mr. Bane certainly outdid himself in this book. I cannot wait for the continuation. I do hope Mercy follows through with the tattoo though.
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This is a wide sampling of the wonderful Nigerian songstress, Sade Adu. The exotic blend of her band's rhythms and the smooth stylings of Sade come together to form a unique musical experience like no other.

First came the jazz flavored "Diamond Life." "Smooth Operator" burst from the radio like a tidal wave, her fresh, clean sound washing over us and immediately garnering millions of loyal fans who couldn't wait for the next release.

Blue was the color of Sade's second album, "Promise." Her music has always been an eclectic mix of light jazz and blues, and in her follow up to the more jazz oriented "Diamond Life" she colored this one with the blues. Fast and rhythmic tunes such as "The Sweetest Taboo" were mixed in with the blues like a sudden rain shower.

Sade and her band gave "Stronger Than Pride" a lighter tone than the previous release. It had the feel of sandy shores at twilight and the nightlife of palm trees and exotic drinks with flowers in them. It was a lush but spare production of rhythms and vocals blending perfectly to create a special atmosphere. No matter where you were, or what you were doing, once it was playing you were somewhere better. Songs such as "Paradise" conjured thoughts of exotic beaches and sandy shores.

Love Deluxe was Sade's concept album on love. It was filled with the euphoria of loving and being loved romantically. Even the love of a mother desperately trying to feed her daughter was touched upon. Soulful and deeply moving efforts like "Pearls" and elegantly sensual songs like "Kiss of Life" were blended into a rhythmic and intoxicating martini of music.

While not as encompassing as The Best of Sade, a great CD cover and album tracks such as "Frankie's First Affair" which are not included in the former, make this one worth owning for the Sade completist. The 16 tracks include: Smooth Operator, Kiss of Life, Your Love is King, Paradise, The Sweetest Taboo, No Ordinary Love, Nothing Can Come Between Us, Love is Stronger Than Pride, Jezebel, Like a Tattoo, Pearls, Why Can't We Live Together, Hang On to Your Love, Frankie's First Affair, Is It a Crime, and Sally.

Sade reaches into her soul and lays bare both the joy and misery love can bring upon us. Anyone who loves Sade and her music could hardly go wrong picking up this one.
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I love how Pepe and Cara' s love came shining through. Out of the ashes of their heartbreak came love that was pure and powerful. This is a keeper for me. Great job.
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I loved this album instantly even though it was different from her previous CDs. It's more stripped down and acoustic, and the production is less polished. What we get is the immediacy and intimacy of a live performance, and this is unusual for a Sade album. For those listeners who've complained about the demo-like quality of the album, Sade has suggested in interviews that it was deliberately done to capture an intimate vibe. In USA Today, she said that more polished cuts of some tracks (like Flow) were discarded for slightly less perfect cuts because they contained a vibe that the band couldn't replicate. The approach works. Early albums like Diamond Life were slick, polished, and generally excellent, but there was an emotional distance to them that seemed calculated to construct the "Sade mystique" (listen to Your Love Is King and No Ordinary Love, which are almost disconcerting in their iciness and detachment). On Lovers Rock, there is a richness, subtlety, and emotional range to Sade's singing that wasn't apparent before. The simplicity of the arrangements only serves to accentuate the raw beauty of her voice. Listen to the emotionalism of King of Sorrow, or her restrained and delicate phrasing on the title cut; but especially listen to her stark singing on the knockout last song, Only Love Gets You Through, accompanied only by a mournful organ, and you'll feel, despite the lack of production finesse, her soulful vibe like before. I've been a fan since Diamond Life but I never really thought of Sade as a true soul singer (her style was more suggestive of soulfulness than actually being soulful). But with this album I've changed my mind. Lovers Rock amply demonstrates that she is one of the most remarkable soul singers around.
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I don't know where to begin. I love Sade and Mercy's relationship, their brokenness, their stubborness and their love for each other. Mercy is my favorite heroine. She is tuff as nails and in my opinion wasrhe perfect match for Sade. I love Lucian Bane's ability to draw you into the lives of these characters, and their emotions. I was crying on momemt, barely making it through the page, only to be laughing the next. I'm sorry to see their story end but loved every moment of it.
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From the moment I began reading 1SG Steen's story, I found it hard to put the book down. This book almost puts you in the middle of the battles the soldiers of Black Knight Alfa fought and there were many. Despite being out numbered on most missions, the soldiers of Black Knight Alfa fought bravely, courageously, but most of all they fought wisely. Using their enemy's tactics against them, the men of Black Knight Alfa outfoxed and defeated their enemy. The speed at which they humped the bush, the mountains and flatland in order to ambush their enemy was superhuman. Their patrol of the Ay Shau Valley was nothing short of a miracle. A miracle that they could bring so much death and destruction to the enemy while keeping their movements secret. One can almost feel the heat and humidity of the jungle as 1SG Steen tells his soldier's story in that God forbidden valley.
1SG Steen truly loves his brave soldiers. He is certainly an NCO who who knows what it means to be an NCO. Never an easy job but a job that is very rewarding if done correctly always placing the soldiers first.
God Bless you men of the Black Knight Alfa (alpha and omega) wherever you might be today. You were victorious! Thank you for your service.