In These Words, #1

In These Words, Volume 1 by GuiltPleasure
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An intense psychological thriller, with a serial killer playing mind games with a psychiatrist. The illustrations are beautiful as the story is dark. These kinds of stories aren't really my thing, but I got caught up in Katsuya's confusion over his reactions to the killer. Is he having nightmares because he's empathizing with the victims? Are they portending future events to come, or are they manifestations of a previous connection with the killer? I hope these answers are revealed soon as the story ends in a major cliffie. Poor Katsuya I wonder what's going to happen. Definitely looking forward to reading the next volume.

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After Ben (Seattle Stories, #1)

After Ben by Con Riley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love chocolate, always have, and you might wonder what that has to do with this story. Well, for me this story was just as warm and rich as sitting down and savoring that sharp sweetness of chocolate that lingers on my tongue even after it has melted. The characters, every single one, counted and gave a wholesome feeling to and for each other. The strong sense of friendship and support made me feel part of this growing family surrounding Theo and Morgan. I read this novel through the course of a difficult time in my life and it left me with a strong attachment to the whole cast of characters. It pleases me that this is the first in a series; and though I'm looking forward to reading Peter's story, I would love if maybe Marco would get his story as well.

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A Great Miracle Happened There

A Great Miracle Happened There by Kim Fielding
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sometimes a story hits you in those painful places, reminding you of hurts that you think-for the most part-you have managed to overcome. Jude's relationship with his family was such for me and like Jude I feel that I've made a sort of peace with the fact that the connection with my family will never be as strong as I want it to be.

The way Jude and Mac met almost made me drop this, but it was a Kim Fielding story and so I had a bit of faith that there was more to come. I was glad I did. Although their 'relationship' starts with a series of bumps (and grinds), it was nice to see these two find their way towards something more meaningful.

A very lovely read; Mac's house-just reading about the artistic liberties they took upon those walls made my eyes hurt, and whatever did happen with that dissertation? ;)







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Turkey in the Snow

Turkey in the Snow by Amy Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A really heartwarming story about Hank who is trying to make a home for his niece after his flighty sister takes off leaving the little girl behind. Struggling to cope with work, social workers, and Josie's pain at her mother's sudden absence is difficult, so he releases his stress and raging emotions by working out at a gym where Justin works. Justin who is bright, funny, warm and full of 'exuberance' or what Hank considers a total drama queen.

Drama that Hank can really do without. But Hank starts to change his mind when, after Justin asks to take Josie to see Santa and allow Hank the chance to get Josie's room ready, they start talking. Little by little as they spend more and more time together, Hank discovers that he's very partial to Justin's kind of drama after all.

I loved this story, it's Amy Lane, so yeah definitely a good one. Justin is all kinds of wonderful 'flair', Josie makes me want to give her a big hug, and Hank just makes me want to cuddle up to him-he's a rock. A stable, dependable, and wonderful rock darn it! Then there was Kaden-the 8yr. old Justin spoke about-I just had this huge grin on my face wondering how he and the Kid (BOatK) would fare together. :D



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