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Anesthezea

Member since March 6, 2011, Patron since May 24, 2011

I am a 30-something geek that loves to read. My favorite genres are historical mysteries, gay fiction, and romantic suspense.

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    The Whistle EchoesM. Liza Marte

    1 rating
    Average wait: N/A

    The Whistle Echoes is a sequel to Elizabeth Gaskell’s classic English Novel, North & South. Margaret Hale has declared her love for John Thornton. The two lovers journey back to Milton to prepare for their wedding and to begin their new lif… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about The Whistle Echoes 15 weeks ago
    Good story & characterization, too many sex scenes that didn't further the plot. Felt like filler.
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    HoneyboneA.J. Llewellyn

    1 rating

    Warning: Contains references to a serial killer of young people. US Federal Marshal Dean Honeybone is accompanying extradited child killer Richard Stance to Australia when their plane crashes off the north-east coast of the island continent… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Honeybone 39 weeks ago
    A very frustrating read. I hung in there until the end but wish I'd saved myself the teeth gnashing.
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    Wake Me Up Inside (The Mates...Cardeno C.

    6 ratings
    Average wait: 49d, 22h

    A Mates Series Story Zev Hassick is surprised and confused when he finds himself attracted to his best friend. His very human, very male best friend. Zev is the son of the pack Alpha, regarded as the strongest wolf in generations, born to l… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Wake Me Up Inside (The Mates Series) 39 weeks ago
    Had to suspend disbelief on one particular plot point. Still, a sweet soulmate/shifter romance.
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    Fifty Shades of GreyE L James

    61 ratings

    5 STARSINTENSE! Fifty Shades of Grey was not at all what I expected… it was fifty times better!”Spencer Freeman, Roaming through Romance5 STARS”a captivating novel. I was delightfully enlightened.”Stacey, Write to Make a Living4 STARS”insa… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Fifty Shades of Grey 48 weeks ago
    It's like a train wreck. So awful, you can't look away. There are better BDSM romances out there.
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    In Heat (In Heat Shapeshifte...Felicity Heaton

    3 ratings
    Average wait: < 1h

    A heat wave isn’t the only thing making London too hot for lawyer Kim. She’s been spending each night with a man who sets her body and heart on fire. The problem? He’s a man that always sprouts black fur and purrs, and he’s only a dream. Wa… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about In Heat (In Heat Shapeshifter Romance Series #1) 1 year ago
    Quick, so-so read. Build up fell a little flat, ending was too easy. World building shaky, at best.
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    His Hearth (The Warder Series)Mary Calmes

    2 ratings
    Average wait: 165d, 23h

    Julian Nash should be excited: he’s just earned a huge promotion at work and is going out to celebrate. But his happiness fades when he discovers his date cheating on him an hour before. Suddenly alone when everyone knows he’s supposed to h… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about His Hearth (The Warder Series) 1 year ago
    Promising, but ultimately inconsistant and niggling. Wanted more plot and less filler.
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    The Pearl at the GateAnya Delvay

    6 ratings
    Average wait: < 1h

    For her transgression, she will pay—with screams of forbidden pleasure.After a lifetime of hard work, Captain Roake Barbenoir finally has all he has ever wanted. Wealth, social position, and the epitome of an ideal wife, the beautiful and w… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about The Pearl at the Gate 1 year ago
    Assumptions and mis-communication abound, but still a short, enjoyable read.
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    Pride and Prejudice: The Wil...Jane Austen, Michelle Pillow

    8 ratings
    Average wait: < 1h

    It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife … in bed. Unfortunately, you’ve never been able to see Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam indulging their every desire between t… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Pride and Prejudice: The Wild and Wanton Edition (Wild & Wanton) 1 year ago
    Austen's original work with Pillow's "naughty" cookie-cutter additions sprinkled throughout. Ho-hum.
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    IcecapadeJosh Lanyon

    3 ratings

    On the eve of the new millennium, diamond thief Noel Snow seduced FBI special agent Robert Cuffe, then fled into the dawn. Now a successful novelist, Noel uses his capers as fodder for his books, and has modeled his hero’s nemesis (and pote… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Icecapade 1 year ago
    A solid holiday short from a favorite author. Recommended for a winter afternoon. :)
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    Love MeKelly Jamieson

    1 rating
    Average wait: < 1h

    How far does she have to go to get his attention? Another girl’s arms? Melina Wenham is worried and frustrated. Lately, her boyfriend of six months seems to have lost interest in her. Yes, she knows he’s stressed about his big project at wo… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Love Me 1 year ago
    Immature heroine, cardboard hero, useless threesome scene, aggravating ending. Ugh and ugh again.
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    Lily Mine: A Historical FantasyAnnabel Joseph

    7 ratings
    Average wait: 27d, 15h

    When Lily wends her way down the country lane to Lilyvale Manor, she hopes the coincidence of names bodes well, for she is in dire straits. She’s been disowned by her London family and finds herself desperately in need of a job. Lord Ashbou… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Lily Mine: A Historical Fantasy 1 year ago
    Funny, sweet, and sexy. Loved it!
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    More Than FriendsEvangeline Anderson

    2 ratings
    Average wait: 126d, 3h

    Zach and Emily have been best friends since high school but Zach wants much more. Emily is the girl of his dreams—and unfortunately taken. Zach knows her jerk of a fiancé isn’t good enough for sweet, perfect Emily, but what can he do? The a… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about More Than Friends 1 year ago
    Contrived plotline, likable characters, unrealistic reactions, BDSM-Lite, somewhat enjoyable.
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    Sappho's SistersBerengaria Brown

    1 rating

    Lady Eustacia Lumley is the only child of the Earl of Wentworth. It is her duty to marry well and ensure the succession.Margaret Durrell is the fourth daughter of a gently born, but near penniless vicar. She has no option but to marry a man… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Sappho's Sisters 1 year ago
    2D characters; stilted writing style; implausible plotline.
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    Fire Burn And Cauldron Bubbl...H.P. Mallory

    34 ratings
    Average wait: 2h

    From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, HP Mallory, comes FIRE BURN AND CAULDRON BUBBLE, the 1st book in the Jolie Wilkins series!A self-deprecating witch with the unique ability to reanimate the dead. A dangerously handsome w… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Fire Burn And Cauldron Bubble: The Jolie Wilkins Series, Book 1 (Paranormal Romance) 1 year ago
    Annoying heroine; frustrating & wandering plot, silly dialogue & exposition.
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    The Lovely BonesAlice Sebold

    12 ratings

    This deluxe trade paperback edition of Alice Sebold’s modern classic features French flaps and rough-cut pages.Once in a generation a novel comes along that taps a vein of universal human experience, resonating with readers of all ages. The… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about The Lovely Bones 1 year ago
    A great hook, but fizzles too soon. Ridiculous writing style & descriptions. Huge disappointment.
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    Unlikely HeroSean Michael

    1 rating
    Average wait: 208d, 22h

    Eric doesn’t know where else to turn when his daughter is kidnapped, so he calls on his powerful ex-lover, Brock. Brock never expected to hear from Eric again, but he never got over the man, either. When Eric comes to him to help find the t… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Unlikely Hero 1 year ago
    A sweet m/m romance about family and choices - with a little suspense thrown in.
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    Cattle Valley: Sweet ToppingCarol Lynne

    3 ratings
    Average wait: 12d, 8h

    Book three in the Cattle Valley Series Wheelchair-bound, Kyle Brynn loves his home above the bakery he owns and runs. He’s proud of everything he’s managed to accomplish since the accident six years ago that took the use of his legs. At th… more

    Anesthezea added a soundbite about Cattle Valley: Sweet Topping 1 year ago
    Awkward writing style; characters needed more dimension; sweet story overall.
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