Always with you part one
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I love Olivia and Cash. This book is good but Olivia kind of does a lot of  whining in the book. This book leaves you hanging what is going to happen with Cash, Olivia, Sophia, Isabella, Gavin, Ginger, Nash, and Marissa.
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Sally Stowe is a divorced mother of a teenage daughter, Lara, living in a small community on the outskirts of Calgary. She shares joint custody of her daughter with her ex-husband, Neil. Neil has anger management issues, but he'd never been physically violent toward Sally. She's a distinguished attorney, as well as having a shot at a judicial seat that'll soon be available. She'd lost her best friend, Beth, to cancer six months ago. Beth had been the one person she'd always been able to count on to be there for her. Her death had come as a devastating blow.

Colin Foster is a Crown Prosecutor. After losing his wife, Beth to cancer, he had been letting things slide. He knew it was time to start dealing with all her things but still wasn't quite ready to deal with it. She'd been gone for six months, and there was still a container of her favorite yogurt in the refrigerator. He'd attended law school with both Beth and Sally. He'd even asked Sally out a few times. Once, he'd given her a ride home and they'd ended up making love. However, Sally found out that he'd gone out with Beth several times. Beth was really into Colin. Therefore, Sally refused to see him anymore.

Neil let himself into Sally's home. He was there under the pretense of having her sign the paperwork for Lara to obtain a passport. However, he'd already heard about her being a front-runner for the judge position that would be opening, and he was jealous and angry over it. Sally was used to his tirades. It had been the main reason for their divorce. They usually escalated into violent behavior, but he'd never hit her before, so she was stunned when he hit her, knocking her to the floor causing several injuries. After he'd left, Sally had enough presence of mind to call somebody for help. In the past, she'd always called Beth. This time was no different, only Beth wasn't there anymore. Beth's widower, Colin found Sally in her kitchen, where Neil had left her. He doesn't believe her story that she'd accidentally fallen. He'd seen Neil's pen on the counter and knew there was more to this "accident" than Sally was telling. As Colin and Sally talked after returning from the hospital, they both realized there was still a sexual spark between them. It hadn't gone away even after all these years.

A LITTLE SECRET BETWEEN FRIENDS is a wonderfully heart-warming story of the bond between friends. It is also an extremely poignant look into domestic abuse. C.J. Carmichael has done a tremendous job of bringing domestic abuse into the open with this book. I was fascinated by Sally's life. She's such an intelligent woman, yet she'd been beaten down mentally by Neil's abuse. Even having been divorced for more than a decade, she wouldn't date a man because of fear of how Neil would react. When Colin figures out that Lara reminds him of his mother, he starts to wonder if she could really be his daughter. This book is emotionally charged and thought provoking. I alternated between anger, awe, fascination, and a disquieting sense of calm. Even though Beth was no longer alive, she was an amazingly loving person, and I couldn't help but feel empathy for the love she shows for both Sally and Colin. This is definitely a book well worth reading.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
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Great story. I have read the other books "with me" and loved them.  They are a part of my library and I will be rereading them often.
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I like the beginning of the book. I love the relationship if Cindy and her
I liked how Cindy never gave up to solve the crimes.
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One Night With You is the prequel to the Fatal Series.  It's a cute story that adds some background to an event that is mentioned in the first couple of books in the series but was not previously written about. I had already read the first 6 books in the series but I enjoyed this short story and seeing both Nick and Sam at earlier times in their lives.  I do think the price is a little high for 60 pages but it was enjoyable and I'm glad I read it.  It's also lendable so if you can find someone to lend it to you like I did - even better!  If you've read the story you'll enjoy the prequel.  It isn't necessary to read it prior to Book 1 but if you get the opportunity I would.  It reminded me how much I enjoyed the first book and Sam and Nick's chemistry.
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Zayn finds his future mate when his nephew bites the dr who saves him.  The love will be challenged.

Niall thought he would never love again. When a mysterious woman with no memory captures his heart. He knows in a matter of time Alaina will be his.
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Everly has been primed by her parents since she was 8, to become a successful attorney, just like them.  She grew up not having sleepovers, birthday parties, all the fun pleasures that children get.  Now that she is the final stages of getting her law degree, she is somehow distraught with her future.
Max grew up with wonderful parents that doted on him.  His father started the company called White Lace Productions, a film company producing pornographic movies.  Max is expected to take over the reigns when his father retires.
When Max and Everly meet at a coffee shop, he is mesmerized and wants to get to know her better.  He finds out that Everly's grandmother left her a bucket list to complete before she graduates from law school.  Max decides that in order to get to know her better, he will help her cross out items on her list.  As they tackle the different items, Everly realizes how much Max has helped her by changing her view on life and herself.
This is a very hot and beautiful love story, showing how two opposites can come together, help each other out, and live life to the fullest.
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A woman has urgent business with Perry Mason. Rita Swaine brought along a caged canary with a sore foot. She tells Perry about the problem her twin sister has with her new husband Walter Prescott, and the money he has taken from her sister Rosalind. Rosalind has been seeing her old boyfriend Jimmy Driscoll, and Rosalind's husband has threatened her. Rita explains the problem that happened that morning. The case intrigues Perry, so he agrees to take the case. Rita tells of an accident that happened around noon. Perry calls Paul Drake to investigate Walter Prescott, his business associate, the snoopy neighbors, and the man injured in that accident. Perry learns of trouble at the Prescott home (Chapter Three). Perry and Paul question the neighbors about the accident, and learn the homicide squad was at the Prescott house. The dialogue is an interesting as some trial scenes (Chapter Four).

The man injured in the accident has left the hospital, and can't be located. Perry and Paul visit Harry Trader, who drove the truck that was in that accident. Trader will tell them little, except it was the other driver's fault (Chapter Five). Perry and Della Street fly to Reno to locate Rita Swaine. They also find Rosalind Prescott and Jimmy Driscoll. Perry gets the complete story from Rosalind. Della calls to warn about the police, so Perry can call the telephone operator to report their presence. Perry gives good advice to his clients (Chapter Seven). Paul Drake tracks down "Carl Packard", who was injured in that accident; he can't be found. Perry learns he was an insurance detective who investigated fire-bugs connected with an arson ring (Chapter Eight)!

The Coroner holds an inquest and establishes that Walter Prescott was murdered with a pistol, the bullets came from Jimmy Driscoll's gun that was left with Rosalind Prescott (Chapter Ten). This makes Rita Swaine the last person in the house when Walter Prescott was alive. Now Rita tells Perry more about what happened that day. She found Walter Prescott dead when she arrived after Rosalind and Jimmy had left the house! Perry will have a difficult job defending Rita; she withheld evidence from the police. Perry gives her good advice as to her conduct in jail. Paul Drake calls Perry to tell him "Carl Packard" has been found, but will never testify in court.

In Chapter Fourteen Perry tries to imagine what could have happened. Paul Drake drops in to tell that Rita has confessed to what she found when she arrived at the Prescott house. When Perry learns that Walter Prescott's secretary is moving to Reno he comes up with an idea involving the shipping of luggage from Rita Swaine's apartment! This brings out Sergeant Holcomb to investigate. The Coroner holds another inquest into Jason Braun's death. One witness says he wants to leave because he was injured. Perry makes a suggestion, so Dr. Wallace examines a witness on the stand. A commotion breaks out, and a shocking surprise results. Perry's client will be released (Chapter Fifteen). Perry explains it all to Della Street while driving to the harbor for a well-deserved vacation. [The solution reminds me of Graham Greene's "The Third Man".]
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David is an engineer in his late twenties, living and working in a small town.  During the week he stays in a boarding house, but on the weekends he drives to his house in the country, which he bought under an assumed name.  Apparently back in the 50's you didn't need social security numbers or anything like that to get a loan.  David is in love with Annabelle, a girl he met two years previously in California, where they both lived. They had a relationship, and Annabelle told him that she loved him.  He moved to New York to earn enough money to marry Annabelle, unfortunately, one month later, Annabelle had married someone else (strangely enough, they move to New York, close to David's town).  David makes excuses for this action, and doesn't let it deter him from trying to make Annabelle his wife.  He writes her letters, which she sometimes answers, because he's sure that some certain phrase or word, which he may not even be aware of himself, will win her over.

After living in this town close to two years, Effie, age 24, moves into the same boarding house and begins making eyes at Dave.  Dave also has a friend named Wes, who works at the same place he does.  Wes has his own marital difficulties, and tends to drink quite a bit.  Both Effie and Wes are a bit too curious about David's weekend trips - they don't buy the sick mother in the nursing home story that he tells everyone.  In reality, both of Dave's parents passed away many years ago, and he goes to his weekend house to pretend that he lives there with Annabelle.

What's so great about this Annabelle?  Well, she has blue-gray eyes, brown hair, a long face, she used to play the piano, and she told Dave she had an idea for writing a book about a couple of composers.  She seems to have married only to get out of the home where she took care of her lazy unemployed brothers, disabled mother, and abusive father.  That's Dave's opinion anyway, although Effie is twenty-four, and managed to move out, get a job and her own place, so why did Annabelle have to marry the first loser who came along?  Question not answered. But it does make me come to this conclusion: Annabelle has low self-esteem, and at bottom thinks she's not good enough for Dave (what his relatives in CA who know Annabelle keep telling him: Water seeks its own level. But Dave wants to pull Annabelle up, and she doesn't want to rise). Although if Dave had stayed in California in some low-paying job, Annabelle probably would have married him.  That's why this story is so aggravating.

In any case, Dave continues with his affair of the mind, contacts Annabelle, sometimes she sees him, leads him on, and he ends up confronting her husband, the wide-hipped, fat-lipped Gerald. Gerald tells him to stop writing his wife.  Dave doesn't stop, and Gerald comes to the boarding house to confront him.  Big-mouth Effie gives him Dave's address in the country (she and Wes nosily followed him one weekend).  Gerald goes, and boy is he sorry.  He's accidentally killed, and then Dave is really in a pickle, since he bought the house under a different name.

Dave tries to lie and figure his way out of everything.  Overall, he's not really too concerned.  Then he drinks too much and makes a big boo-boo.  Meantime, Annabelle quickly marries another loser.

The ending of the story is the usual cop-out.  But the novel is worth reading for the body of the story. Dave's unrelenting obsession, his single-minded search for his objective, the  emotions of the realistic, yet persistent Effie and the infuriatingly noncomittal Annabelle, make the interaction between characters memorable.

One irritating error: at the end of the story both Annabelle and Effie end up 26 years old, although Annabelle should be 24, and Effie, at the most 25.
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This is a good beginning of a story line. I hope the other episodes will be available so we can see it turned out. I watched to see how Hugh and Deb looked when they were young.
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It took me forever to find this episode! I first watched this episode as a teenager on tv and though I only saw it once I never forgot it. I don't want to post any spoilers but I love the relationship dynamics in this episode as well as the hope that is implied at the end. Definitely worth the watch!
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This is a good story and a good start to this new series. Charley and Dylan are great. Charley thought she didn't want a permanent relationship, but then she met Dylan. Charley's mom gave up her dreams when she met Charley's father. Charley was never going to let that happen to her. Dylan is one of those steady men that would make you think of forever. Dylan is a singer who is on his way to the top. Charley may be a radio personality, but she doesn't like the limelight. Can Dylan convince her that she can have her dream and a good life with him too?
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The TARDIS materialises on the R101 as the air ship embarks on his maiden voyage.  On board the Doctor discovers a mysterious passenger in Cabin 43 and Charlotte "Charley" Pollard, a stowaway Edwardian adventuress.

The Eighth Doctor made his debut in the 1995 Fox TV movie.  Although that project was ill-conceived, Paul McGann was rather likable in the role.  Storm Warming is a great reintroduction of the character and, in my book, an instant classic.

Alan Barnes' script is epic in scope and the cast rises to the challenge, delivering excellent performances.  McGann's Doctor is positively animated, a mix of curiosity, energy and unbridled enthusiasm.  India Fisher is outstanding as Charley, one of the best developed companions of all time.  She and McGann have real chemistry and make an appealing duo.  Gareth Thomas (Blake's 7) is also memorable as Lord Tamworth.

This is one of my all-time favourite Big Finish audios.
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Can anyone tell me which episode this is from?

That aside, I love these cute little things. My best friend and I each have a half. We're both obsessed with I Love Lucy and this was such a beautiful way to express that for us.
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This is a great song. A classic. Glad to have another great song of theirs in my collection. I play it all the time. The song holds some special meanings to me but I would recommend it to anyone even if they have never heard it before as some of the young people today.
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Love that song. I watched the video as well and fell in love with there voices. This song was paired with the correct voices.
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In the first book of the series, With You Always, we followed the story of oldest sister Elise caring for her siblings in the difficult financial crisis of New York in the 1850s.

Set in the 1858, Together Forever highlights the second sister, Marianne Neumann, and Andrew Brady, who work for the Childrens Aid Society, involved with the effort to resettle orphaned, abused and abandoned children from the harsh conditions in the citywhere many turn to crime as a means of survivalto a better life in the Midwest. Marianne has taken this job in an effort to locate her younger sister, for whom she feels responsible.

Shame and guilt rule Mariannes heart as she tries to come to terms with her past mistakes. Drew also carries around a burden of a terrible accident in his past. Can they learn to forgive themselves and live in the present?

Together Forever gives a close-up view of the placing of these children as they arrive on the trains. The story exhibits the attitudes of the townsfolk where the children are sent, as well as the heart-wrenching emotions of the placement agents who feel an obligation to these children.
I couldn't help but care about the characters of this story. You will root for Marianne and Drew to lay down their burdens and live life to the fullest. Your heart will ache for the children who are torn from the only life theyve known. Hedlund does an excellent job of giving these children unique personality traits that help the reader truly know them. I wanted to reach into the story and hug so many of them. Not all have happy endings. The story has a sad reality to it but is still filled with hope and love.

As typical of Hedlunds books, Together Forever is well-written and well-edited. The story flows steadily throughout, with twists and turns to keep the reader engaged, and situations are resolved in a way that give satisfaction. As a historical romance, I give this book five stars.