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Book review: When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon My rating: 4 of 5 stars Very sweet YA romance set during the summer before college. The characters are compelling, and likeable, but still flawed in specific ways that feel real. Themes of … Continue reading

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Book review: Extreme Honor by Piper J. Drake

Extreme Honor by Piper J. Drake My rating: 4 of 5 stars While military romances are not typically my thing, this one does a great job of balancing the military stuff with the story in a way that is accessible … Continue reading

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Book review: Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw

Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a lovely, snarkily-toned romp wherein a descendent of Van Helsing, Greta Helsing, is a doctor who treats the monstrous (vampires, vampyres, ghouls, demons, etc.) residents of London. … Continue reading

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Book review: A Queen from the North by Racheline Maltese and Erin McRae

A Queen from the North: A Royal Roses Book by Erin McRae My rating: 5 of 5 stars Purchased because I needed something fluffy and absorbing, and this did the trick, with authors whose work I have enjoyed before. So: … Continue reading

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Book review: An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole

An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ellen (who goes by Elle) is a spy for The Loyal League, masquerading as a slave to get information to support the Union cause. Malcolm is a Pinkerton … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell and the GOP

Dear Sen. McConnell, I’m writing because you are trying to kill Obamacare/ACA, and your choice to do that as Senate Majority Leader could force my child into an underfunded institution, or force my family into bankruptcy. I find this especially … Continue reading

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Book review: A Civil Campaign, by Lois McMaster Bujold

A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold My rating: 4 of 5 stars I haven’t read the entire Vorkosigan Saga–I read an omnibus of the first 4 novels about a decade ago, and picked this one up because dozens of … Continue reading

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Episode 136 – Knock Knock, Who’s Here.

Originally posted on VerityPodcast.com:
A spooky house, an unreachable tower, a creepy landlord, and a bunch of young folks moving in together. Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we discuss what these ingredients add up to. Was it a…

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Book review: A Taste of Honey by Kai Ashante Wilson

A Taste of Honey by Kai Ashante Wilson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Excellent novella. Stands alone quite well–I had not read the first one yet, but this story was totally understandable as it is. A kind of sweet, … Continue reading

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Book Review: Too Dangerous for a Lady by Jo Beverley

Too Dangerous For a Lady by Jo Beverley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Enjoyed this as a Regency Undercover Cop tale. Sort of. Trying to prevent a revolution, Mark Thayne accidentally endangers Hermione Merriweather. Shenanigans ensue. This was enjoyable, … Continue reading

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