Two Can Play.

 

 

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Viola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her co-lead is Jesse F-ing Andrews, aka her archnemesis. Jesse has made it abundantly clear over the years that he wants nothing to do with her—and Viola has no idea why. 

When their bosses insist a wintery retreat is the perfect team-building exercise, Viola can’t think of anything worse. Being freezing cold in a remote mountain lodge knowing Jesse is right next door? No, thank you. 

But as the snow piles on, Viola discovers there’s more to Jesse than she knew, and heat builds in more ways than one.

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Two Can Play was a cute novella, and there was part of me that wished that it was a full-length novel. I adored both Viola and Jesse, although I was hesitant about Jesse at first. I didn’t like the way he treated Viola at first, but I did wonder what his reasoning behind it was. I wondered if it was something that Viola said when the two of them met for the first time. I could feel the tension between the two of them and their attraction, even if they tried to deny it. I was eager to see what would happen between the two of them. 

I liked the fact that this book was about video game designers. I might not be into video games, but I have friends who are, and I love reading about the process behind them. I don’t know what it is but I love reading books that feature retreats; especially when everyone tries to work as a team. Two Can Play is my third book by Ali Hazelwood and so far, it’s my favorite.

Action Girlie Pop.

 

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Thank you to author,Nicole Mikell for letting me be part of her ARC Team! 

 

They’ve got grit, gadgets, and girl power.

 
Meet the KAM Kiley, Alice, and Molly. 

All three women live double lives—seemingly normal to their friends and family but actually are lethal agents when called upon. 

The trio works for a secret organization run by Mr. Mystery, an ambiguous boss whose shadowy silhouette sends them on risky missions to take down ridiculously evil men. When a popular beverage called Fruity Freeze starts making its consumers act bizarre, the ringleader of the group, Molly, is sent undercover to work at the factory and figure out what’s happening. 

Quickly the girls realize that this mission is a lot stickier than the others they’ve been on in the past, and they’re ready to take down this rotten fruity factory once and for all.

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I don’t remember the last time I laughed so much while reading a book. Action Girlie Pop was such fun story to read! The general storyline had me laughing and shaking my head sometimes. Action Girlie Pop reminded me of adult version of Powerpuff Girls mixed with Kim Possible; both of shows I loved when I was younger. I felt like Alice, Molly, and Kiley became my friends, and I was rooting for them throughout the book. 

Most of my characters had me laughing at some point. This was unlike any other book that I had read before, and that’s one of my favorite aspects about it. The moment that I picked up this book and started reading, I knew I wouldn’t put it down until I finished it. I do wish that it were a full-length book; I didn’t want it to end. However, I am excited that there is going to be more of Action Girlie Pop! I can’t recommend this novella enough; be ready for laughter, kickass women, and adventure of a lifetime.

Calamity Rayne Over The Moon(Calamity Rayne, #4)

 

 

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 Thank you to the author,Lydia Michaels and Lydia Michaels PR for E Copy, in exchange for honest review.

 

  

After throwing the wedding of the century, Calamity Rayne—a.k.a. the NEW Mrs. Davenport—is overdue for some rest, relaxation, and a lavish porn-cation! And, after months of intense wedding planning, she doesn’t want to organize a single thing. Luckily, husband of the century, Hale Davenport, has everything under control–per usual. He’s planned an eight-week honeymoon fit for royalty. What could possibly go wrong?

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I’m so glad that there is a novella about Hale and Rayne’s honeymoon. Ever since I’ve read Calamity Rayne Gets Hitched , I was curious how their honeymoon would go, especially after all the ups and downs in the previous book. This is what Rayne needed: some time to relax. This one is one of the spiciest books from the series, but it is their honeymoon, and they should enjoy it. After the stress of the wedding, I hoped she would be able to enjoy herself with her husband and not overthink everything, as she tends to. 

Once again, Rayne had me laughing few time through the story. Sometimes I can’t help but wonder how she gets herself into situations like these. At one point I couldn’t stop turning pages because I wondered what situation she would get herself into next. Hale and Rayne’s honeymoon is unlike any honeymoon I heard off; to be able to travel to different locations, I loved that. Every book, I fall more in love with Hale. I love the way he loves her and takes care of her; despite the situations she gets herself into. Part of me didn’t want this novella to end, because I know there is only one more book after and I’m not ready to say goodbye. 

Calamity Rayne is the series I cannot recommend enough. It’s worth every page, and I’m so glad I got chance to read it

The Stolen Life Of Colette Marceau.

 

 

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Two jewel thieves, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder...

 
Colette Marceau has been stealing jewels for nearly as long as she can remember, following the centuries-old code of honor instilled in her by her mother, take only from the cruel and unkind, and give to those in need. Never was their family tradition more important than seven decades earlier, during the Second World War, when Annabel and Colette worked side by side in Paris to fund the French Resistance. 

But one night in 1942, it all went wrong. Annabel was arrested by the Germans, and Colette’s four-year-old sister, Liliane, disappeared in the chaos of the raid, along with an exquisite diamond bracelet sewn into the hem of her nightgown for safekeeping. Soon after, Annabel was executed, and Liliane’s body was found floating in the Seine—but the bracelet was nowhere to be found. 

Seventy years later, Colette—who has “redistributed” $30 million in jewels over the decades to fund many worthy organizations—has done her best to put her tragic past behind her, but her life begins to unravel when the long-missing bracelet suddenly turns up in a museum exhibit in Boston. If Colette can discover where it has been all this time—and who owns it now—she may finally learn the truth about what happened to her sister. But she isn’t the only one for whom the bracelet holds answers, and when someone from her childhood lays claim to the diamonds, she’s forced to confront the ghosts of her past as never before. Against all odds, there may still be a chance to bring a murderer to justice—but first, Colette will have to summon the courage to open her own battered heart.

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The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau had me captivated from the first page until last page. Not long after I picked up the book; I knew I was in trouble. I couldn’t put this book down; I was so invested in Colette’s story. I was curious to see if she would find out who was responsible for her sister’s death, and if she find out what happened to the bracelet. I was also worried what would happen if Colette would come face to face with her sister’s killer so many years later. This is the story that had me thinking and reflecting on what I had read. When I wasn’t reading, I was thinking about it and wondering what Colette will have to endure next. 

The Stolen Life Of Collete Marceau is full of suspense; twists that you won’t see coming. Anytime that Colette was stealing, my heart was pounding; worried that this would be the time that she would be caught. I had trouble finding a stopping point, every page filled with even more suspense. From the moment that I started reading the book, I wondered how Harmel would tie up the story in the end. I loved the way that Harmel transitioned between 1940’s and 2018’s timeline. I usually have preference when it comes to dual timeline, but this time I loved them both; each was filled with so much tension. 

The character development was outstanding; you can see the way Colette grows from moment she starts stealing, to now. You couldn’t help but love her. I loved her determination, her strength and how after all this time she didn’t give up on finding out the truth. The emotions in this story; I felt them all. I felt as if I was there along with Colette. The Stolen Life Of Collete Marceau was the third book that I read by Kristin Harmel , and so far; my favorite. My only regret is that I didn’t read this amazing story sooner. This book deserves much more than five stars. Highly recommended for historical fiction and mystery fans.

The Women In White.

 

 

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   Thank you to publisher, St.Martin's Press  for providing with Earc via Netgalley. All opinions are my own. 

Extrasensory perception. 

The Gift.

 A Sixth Sense. 

Or something else…. 

 
In 1964, four remarkable young women at a prestigious university became the subjects of parapsychology experiments by a visionary scientist. On the cusp of a historic breakthrough, the women mysteriously vanished and the program was erased from history. Decades later, Riley Bell, newly divorced and desperate for a fresh start, accepts a caretaker job for an elderly widow named Betty. Riley steps into a home that is frozen in another era - no microwave, television, or cell phones, and Betty has never heard of the internet. Why has Betty lived in such profound isolation for so many years, and why does she need Riley now? 

As the story unfolds across two timelines - Betty’s 1960s era of 5 o’clock martinis and high-stakes experiments, and Riley’s quest to uncover the truth about the missing women - old secrets rise to the surface. And the only way to survive is to confront the mystery that has lingered for sixty years.

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This book…I absolutely loved this story. If it weren’t for my college classes starting, I would keep on reading it. The Women In White is one of those books that, once you start reading, you’ll find it hard to put down. From the beginning to the end, there was always something happening. The best part? Each page got even more intriguing. The Women In White is my third book by Sarah Pekkanen, but my favorite one. If I could, I would give this book all the stars. I finished it this morning and cannot seem to get the story out of my mind. I would highly recommend this book to all thriller fans. 

One of my favorite aspects of the book was that it combined thriller and historical fiction, intertwining them with some paranormal elements. I liked the way Sarah intertwined all of those. In my opinion, that made this story so much more engaging. Although I loved both present and past timelines, the 1960s timeline intrigued me more. I was always on the edge of my seat during that timeline. I wanted to see what would happen next. I loved the connection between Betty, Riley, Kathleen, Ivy, and Helen, and the way that they supported one another. I couldn’t pull myself away from their story. There was a part of me that didn’t want it to end. 

I love the mystery surrounding those experiments. The emotions those girls felt during the experiments were so real; I felt as if I were part of them. I liked the bond that Riley formed with Betty, but I did wonder the real reason that Berry hired Riley to be her caretaker. I was very intrigued and engaged by The Women In White , and I’m excited to see what Sarah has in store for us next.