Gaspard and Lisa's Rainy Day is the Best of the Series!
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I remember reading this book with my daughter when it first came out and both of us agreeing that what they were doing in the book was naughty, but we laughed and laughed. This is one of the funniest books you can get for your child and it sparks conversations about what is right and wrong - while being highly entertaining. The whole series is like that. They are a joy to read with your children and I highly recommend them, Rainy Day being at the top of the list.
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All three books in this series, along with a wonderful novella, were so well written and enjoyable.  The stories flowed, the characters were well developed and this last one brought the series to a satisfying and rewarding close.  And you get to re-visit the couples from the other 2 books as well which brought it all full circle!  I'd be hard pressed to name my favorite among these books -- Nathan, Luke and Gavin are all perfect in their own right!  Don't hesitate to buy this series -- it's well worth it!
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Having read all six of the Estilorians books, I can genuinely say I'm a fan. Of the First Born books, Elder is my favorite!
I was so pleased with how the trilogy wound out, and Clara Kate's love life was my favorite.
To be honest, I didn't love the first two the way I did the Daughters of Saraquel, but Clara Kate won me over.
If you're picky about writing style and the snobbish sort to demand perfection, then perhaps these books aren't for you (but why are you reading YA anyway?)
But if you enjoy a good plot driven story...enjoy All of Raine's work. I have. I read it in a day after all...the very day it came out :)
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Of the three "Vangles" books, so far, I liked this one the best. Of course any book
that Tante Lulu finds her way into and dragging St. Jude along, weather he wants
to come or not, Is always a hit. I like the way the character of Ivak was developed.
He may now be doing Gods work, but hasn't lost his lustful thoughts or sence of humor. I give this one 5 stars!
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I have to tell you how much I enjoyed this volume of The Timeless Series.  I think it is my favorite, so far.  Weve moved beyond much of what the first two volumes entertained us with to a volume filled with new magical characters, new locations, and a new nemesisor at leastto see him for what he really is.  Cheyennes battles are now intensified as this enchanted world that Lisa has created comes to life with full force.  Death, danger, mayhem all twirl around the reader, just like Cheyennes powers do.  Reckless choices, deadly opponents, and hearts ripped anew surprise us with each new chapter read.  I couldn't put the book down!  Loved it, Lisa!  Keep the stories coming!  The Timeless Series is a hit!  Thanks for hours of suspenseful reading.  ~Ellise
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While I have enjoyed all of the Spindle Cove novels, this is far and away my favorite. I love the insular world in which Min and Colin live on their adventure. Ms. Dare's turns-of-phrase are delightful, and I found myself sighing several times throughout the story with happiness for the way their relationship develops. There were some descriptions I found completely breathtaking, and even had to tell my husband the story from beginning to end on a recent car trip. Thank you Ms. Dare, for such a charming tale!
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The best Pimpernel of the series. Plenty of action,mystery and love. Richard E. Grant is the perfect Sir Percy. The complete foppish dandy but also the perfect romantic hero. He gets to use his clever wit not only with  his wife but also with Suzanne Bertish, as the new totaly unlikeable Madame  Tourain/Chevier D'Orly. He also gets to show his senstive side with the  dauphin. Elizabeth McGovern isn't the best Marguerite, but here shows her  complete love for Sir Percy, by risking her life for him and carries it off  very well. Martin Shaw, the best of Chauvelins,is perfect. Although, he  never catches of to Percy's intentional misprouncing of his name. I've seen  this so many times, I think I know most of the dialogue.
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I have read the first two installments of the Juliana series as well as this one, and I have to say Paris, Adrift is my favorite of the three. I recieved a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Juliana series, in itself, is a gift. Vanda's books contain lessons we can all benefit from learning, whether you're a part of the LGBT community or not. The first two books took place in NYC, while this one takes place in Paris. This gave me a glimpse into the way LGBT persons were treated in a country far, far away from home, in a time period I can only describe as difficult. Not only are Al and Juliana in a new place, they have new situations and stresses to deal with, virtually cut off from everyone else back in the States. The first two Juliana novels featured a variety of characters, and while this one does as well, it focuses mostly on Al and Juliana's relationship. That is something I absolutely loved. I think it's fair to say I will be on the edge of my seat until the next book comes out! Which I hope will be soon! If you read the first two books please do not hesitate to read this one. You can't possibly regret it!

Amanda Beilfuss
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The second one gets better than the first! My favourite among the lot of four! This one has more adventures but a great logical ending too! Loved it!! New characters are introduced in this one and believe me nothing like this book! Thank you Ms. Rowling for getting the kids off the idiot box! How can people even think of banning this series?
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This is the 3rd book in the Polwenna Bay series and it concentrates on Jules, the vicar and Danny Tremaine, the damaged war hero.

This book is written so sensitively and I really felt for Jules and Danny. It's all about secrets and trust and it just doesn't seem possible that they can ever achieve their happy ever after.

As they follow a tortuous path, the other members of the family and the residents of Polwenna Bay form a  backdrop which can be very funny at times.  We also meet Danny's estranged wife, Tara and the new doctor as well. It's always nice when new characters arrive and I enjoyed seeing them fit in with others and each other. There was one very funny line about Nurofen that made me laugh out loud!

Think this one is my favourite. I hope Issy is next but what I would really  like would be a retrospective book looking back at Alice's life and loves.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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The STARS OF MITHRA series deals with three best friends: Bailey James, MJ O'Leary and Grace Fontaine. All three are childhood friends and would trust each other with their lives, and this is just about what happens in this succession of books!

SECRET STAR is the ending to this series and what a terrific ending it is! Grace Fontaine is the other friend trusted with a huge diamond that is part of the Three Stars of Mithra. Grace is a beautiful, elegant heiress that isn't about to let anyone push her around. Seth Buchanan is a lieutenant with the local police and they run into each other at Grace's mansion that has been ransacked and her cousin murdered because of her resemblance to Grace. Now comes the twists and turns in this one! Grace and Seth try to tie up all of the loose ends in this murder mystery while reuniting the three diamonds. Of course love has it's place with this couple as well as the in the other two books in this series.

The first two books are fantastic bringing the reader along in a ride filled with my mystery, fun and romance. They're well written and keep you reading from the first page until the last. When you get to this last book, Nora Roberts appears too busy tying up all of the loose ends to charm the reader with the magic and entertainment found in the other two books. She does a great job ending everything, but SECRET STAR is not as all encompassing as HIDDEN STAR or CAPTIVE STAR.

All in all, this is a terrific trilogy full of humor, mystery and romance. Nora Roberts' talent shines with these tales!
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When it Rains was one of my favourite books of 2013 and I couldn't wait to read this next instalment. Lisa De Jong has a way with words and I love her writing style. Nothing is rushed and the development is perfect.

We are introduced to Emery and Drake in After the Rain and this is their story. Kate and Beau make appearances and that brought a smile to my face.

I loved both Emery and Drake but felt that the reasons they kept pushing each other away weren't valid enough for me. The WTF moment at around the 75% mark was a turning point in the book for me and I love it when I don't see it coming. It finished strong and I would have loved another chapter between the last chapter and the Epilogue.

This book is no where near as gut wrenching or as sad as When it Rains (because I seriously filled a bath tub with tears in that one) but it is angsty and beautifully written and a must read for fans of When It Rains.

Lisa is an auto buy author for me and I am looking forward to the final book in this series.
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The byways books all work together so well to give us insight on each of the three brothers adventures as they race each other and come across unexpected turn of events.

In this second book, the eldest brother needs to find two more traveling companions as part of the rule of the competition. And unexpectedly find two orphaned young sisters who evidently will become those needed companions. It's a very sweet turn of events filled with cute and precious moments as the sisters slowly begin to trust this gentleman who has taken upon himself to become their new guardian. This book might be my personal favorite one to the whole series.

If you love cute things, I recommend this book to you! Cuteness is guaranteed!
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The best one in the series yet...

The hero starts off on the wrong foot with the readers of the series given how much trouble he's caused in the last 3 books. So I did not expect to like his "love story" - much less cheer for him.

But by the end, I'm a convert! The darkness, the intensity, the purpose that drives Robert to be... well, Robert, is drawn out perfectly. Normally the "powers" such as the ones this heroine has would annoy me enough to rate this a lot worse but Robert's character was developed so well that I forgot to get annoyed by Persephone.

I was a huge Gideon fan before the book but now Robert - with the layers that he has to his personality- wins hands down.

A special shout out to the page where Robert's character dismisses the possessiveness the other three heroes show while on the rescue mission. Very well written and really turned the story on its head...

Also, the scene about Gideon's and Quince's first meeting in school, "his angel is hovering around him" are some of the "Aha!" moments that tie in nicely with little tidbits of information/back stories thrown in the other books. So while they do not have a bearing on the current tale, they do explain away other "niggling questions" you had re. the story. Always a good thing to have in a series....

Overall, I can't rate this any higher!

I am already waiting for Charlie to surprise me next!
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Bury Your Dead brings the Inspector Gamache series to a new level. Louise Penny balances three story lines throughout the book and further develops the recurring characters. This is my favorite book so far.

If you are just starting these books, take the time to read them in order. While each book solves the recent murder, the ensemble characters have background story lines that span the series making them much more enjoyable if read in order.
The books continue to provide insights and history about Quebec that enrich the reading. Very enjoyable.
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I didn't read the Inspector Gamache books in order which might have been better.  Even so, I devoured them.  The setting is a small village near Montreal where Inspector Gamache and his wife spend their vacations.  There is a wonderful cast of characters to delight you with their human foibles.  Each book in the series has a murder to be solved (of course).  It also explores some of the great human characteristics: Greed, Envy, Love, Wisdom.  What impressed greatly was how she showed that these take various forms and even such things as envy can be part of a greater good.  I loved these books and wish there were more.
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What a magnificent end to this series! I could NOT put it down! Tye is by far my favorite of the three worlds in this trilogy. This third and final installment not only continues Caz's perilous journey, revealing the third (and delightfully unexpected) gift, but introduces fascinating and thought-provoking new cultures. There is gentle wisdom along with tender moments and heart-stopping drama (or in Caz's case, paralyzing adrenaline spikes). This trilogy is a keeper to be re-read more than once, and this reader hopes Ms. London might decide this well-crafted universe has yet more stories to tell among the three worlds of the Granbo System.