Hidden seams is a rare jewel. I loved every single page!
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I confess that I had my eye on this ever since it was announced, and Alessandra Torre just blew me away with this wonderful Book. Hidden Seams has a magnificent original story that I devoured in less than 5 hours because I couldn't let it go without getting to the end. The book is really well written and shows us the glamorous world of fashion and its downsides, it has a web of lies but is also quirky and fun with tons of awkward situations and sarcasm. Is it to early to say its on my top 3 of 2018? I think not!

The plot is just amazing. The story manages to stay interesting until the very last page and combining the glamorous and rich lifestyle with the illegal one is just too good. And I cant stress this enough, but this book is so original! The story that a gay man that spent the last decade with his boyfriend to build an empire is just amazing. She develops this story by bringing up topics such as grief, unconditional love, friendship and deception, adding them to the book in genius ways.

The author made two completely opposite people  Marco and Avery  somehow turn perfect for each other. I loved their interaction from day one. Avery is looking for her father and somehow thinks its Vince, and Marco just lost his best friend and is fighting the feeling of being alone. Both are searching for something. And both will find it. They also shared a tremendous connection, a sexual and emotional one. And seeing that relationship that started off in the wrong path turn into such an happy ending always puts a smile on my face.

Hidden seams is a rare jewel. I loved every single page, loved the characters, the storyline, the writing and the cover is just beautiful. There is absolutely nothing bad I could say about this. In fact, my mom already stole the book away for me and is loving it to. If my mom loves it then I know its good! And I must commend the author for this because she did a spectacular job!
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It's not often that I start reading a book and worry every time I turn the page that I'm getting closer to the end. I did not want this story to end. It started with tears and ended with tears. But Eva and Cage had my heart on every page. Everything about this book was perfect. The F-bombs and hot descriptions of intimate moments were just right. I had a clear picture of the characters in my mind because of the authors choice of colorful language. Ha! 'colorful language'. I really don't have adequate words to say how much I love this book.
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I loved every single page of this book!  I absolutely could not put it down from start to finish, I read the whole thing in one sitting!  I was hoping it would be nothing like Julie and Julia and it wasn't! I can hardly wait for a sequel!
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I loved every page of this book! It is an interesting and tangled web that the main character finds herself in when she attends her 20th high school reunion...something most people find stressful!!  While I would consider the story to be light reading, it has plenty of depth as well with muti-dimensional characters, a plot that keeps you wanting to read more and a story you won't want to end! Simon-Gunn is someone to put on your reading list! I can't wait to check out more of her writing!!
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I couldn't put this book down; cover to cover in one weekend! A love story filled with unexpected surprise at the turn of each page. A must read and congratulations to this author for putting out such a heartfelt and beautifully written first publication. I look forward to reading her next book!
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Gorgeous book. I have enjoyed every single page. Interesting story that can happen anyone, very real and very interesting.
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Don't you just love when you start reading a book having no expectations whatsoever one way or another and then you discover after reading only 20 pages that this is one of those books you'll just LOVE forever? This book and its sequel The Redhead Revealed were those books for me.

I was so in love with every page of this story that I didn't want it to end ... ever. Ms Clayton is not just a great storyteller; she creates characters that you wish you knew in real life. Her writing style is so engaging that I found myself highlighting entire paragraphs, pages sometimes, wanting to read them again at a later stage, over and over again. The humour and the romance in this book are so exquisitely intertwined together. The story flows beautifully and naturally and you find yourself giggling like a schoolgirl the whole time.

I don't want to write about the storyline, really, I feel that anything I would write could not possibly do it justice. I just want to say that Grace is my personal hero and I want to be her. I completely understood her as a character, I loved her wit and personality, but I also felt that her issues of self-esteem and struggle to accept the wonderful reality of what was happening to her were very real and believable. I mean, what woman in her 30s would not want to pinch herself every second of the day if a 24 year old man like Jack was in love with her? And Jack, oh Jack... what can one say about Jack without becoming a blubbering idiot? He is truly Grace's soul mate, if one were inclined to believe in soul mates. I have never come across two characters, or personalities for that matter, that are so perfectly matched like Crazy and Sweet Nuts. He is her equal in wit, intelligence and ability to love. I simply adored their love story and I will proudly admit that I will re-read parts of this book every time I feel blue and I need something to pick my spirits up.
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I'm not even sure where to start...this book had me glued from the first page. I absolutely could not put it down! From the laughs to the tears to the hope that transpired in my heart, I couldn't help but fall in love with this story. Kudos to Krupa for encapsulating so many emotions into a single story.
I've passed this book along to my mom and sisters- it's a great gift!
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Loved every page of this book!!!  Started out weird, but then led you right down to the ending with bated breath!  Thought it was ended and then, bam!  Surprise!
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Tuesday I had some free time so I decided to rest and maybe take a shout nap.
So I pushed back the recliner and picked up your Dream On, Dancing Queen and was hooked in the very first page.
Oh, I have never had a book speak to me like yours did.  The engagement was 100% right from the beginning and continued unabated.
Your short snippets style of writing was refreshing and constantly motivating me to keep reading.
I laughed, I cried, and expressed to Anita your depth of character and succinct method of telling your story.
I felt so engaged!
Effie had a bit of a mouth  Im completely surprised!  I never suspected that in her.  But a close friend should be truthful  even painfully pointed, right?

Then the conclusion  Oh Chloe, how you surprised me!  What a wonderful way to put something painful to a deep grave.  Magnificent!

Next time we are together will you autograph our book for us?

And I now hold you in even higher esteem and depth of character.
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From the moment I touched the elegant suede-like cover while reading the personally selected pieces by Richard, the Master Poet himself, I knew this book was going to be very special.

Behind the Smile ~ Exceptional Poetic Renderings of Richard W. Jenkins would definitely be a welcome addition to the most discerning collectors personal Library.  Within the pages,  you will find that Richard has a way of writing that allows his words to touch each and every reader in some special way.

While reading his literary offerings you may experience a myriad of emotions ... Laugh, Cry, Dream, Fantasize and may even become alittle Philosophical ~ but one thing I know for sure, you will definitely be left with a Smile after reading this amazing book.
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Love goes beyond what the eyes can see.

Samantha Crawford (Sam), creator of children's stories, has a gifted talent for art and the written word. When her husband dies tragically one night her world becomes compromised but she soon discovers that her greatest challenge lies ahead.

Joe Bradford appeared in recognizable form, a face and voice from the distant past that Sam was as drawn to then as she is now. Sam wondered where Joe's life has taken him since she had last seen him. She is about to find out.

In the cruelty of loss, memories can remain in the heart ready to burst forth with keen accuracy.

Unconditional is unforgettable! I absolutely loved and cherished this engaging read!! You will smile, cry and wrestle with raw emotions with a storyline that has honesty and faith woven throughout with absolutely no dull parts whatsoever. I sat on my comfy chair to read this book and before I knew it I was finished. The book cover first drew me in, I feel the cover accurately portrays how the characters might look themselves, and from the first chapter I was hooked literally, but that is the way it is with all of the author's books that I have read, I became so involved into the storyline the pages flew. Excellently creative character development (feels like they are friends), smooth flowing crisp and captivating plot and believably realistic scenery make this book stand out among others. Very well written and impossible to put down! Make this book your next read! I will highly recommend this book to others. Thanks to B&H Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC for my review.
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I loved every word on every page, front to back!  Thank you, Beth, for putting such great love (and loss) into words.  I especially loved the poem  - named after the book's title...it made me cry.  It resonated...... along with the chapter titled "Honoring the Matriarchs".  You captured the feelings of loss, longing and missing that is born out of deep love...exactly or at least to me, it was VERY poignant.  I think that everyone who reads your book will "feel" your message.
Thank you for sharing with us this part of you!  It helps the healing process for us all!
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I adored the first book in this series Ink and Bone, it was captivating. So well written and right up my wheel house. I loved the rich historic feel to it and the steampunk tendencies. It was everything I was looking for and more than I could have imagined, which, is why I jumped right into the sequel without hesitation and with expectations running high.

I can say with absolute honesty that I adored Paper and Fire, maybe even more so than Ink and Bone. I don't even know where to begin with just how much more this book was.

Let's stop and appreciate the cover for a moment, it is gorgeous and I absolutely love it. It is the type of cover that demands attention. The kind that catches your eye and makes you stare at it. And wonderfully, the cover matches what is inside.

We get so much in this story, from the background of the library itself to the people that run it, to Jess, Santi, Wolff, and all the others. There are surprises around every corner, danger constantly in the foreground, and new wonders revealed. We truly just do get so much more. I don't even know where to begin to describe how great this sequel was.

If you are on the fence about it, don't be. It has all the right elements and just the right blend of genres to make anyone want to read it and love it.

*ARC copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
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Going Underground grabbed my attention from the very first page. As the mystery unfolded, I was captivated by the interactions of Hooley with his autistic partner. By including Roper, Leese not only enhanced his plot, but also shed light on an often misunderstood special need.
I cant wait to read more!
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It's absolutely beautiful !! I had to know what happened every time I turned the page! Read it in a few hours!
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Wayne's story was told extremely well. Can't believe how much I learned about this hugely talented man. Loved reading every single page!