Maria Schneider Austin, TX
Member since Jan. 14, 2012avid reader (yes, I know, huge surprise!) gardener, hiker, love to cook and eat, author of several books
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To Catch a Bad Guy: A Romant...Marie Astor
Average wait: < 1hJanet Maple’s stellar career ended with a layoff and her boyfriend of almost five years told her that he wants to be just friends. When she lands a job at one of New York’s premier boutique investment firms, Janet begins to hope that her lu… more
Maria Schneider thanked Tessa Danielson for lending To Catch a Bad Guy: A Romantic Suspense Novel (Janet Maple Series) 2 weeks ago
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To Catch a Bad Guy: A Romant...Marie Astor
Average wait: < 1hJanet Maple’s stellar career ended with a layoff and her boyfriend of almost five years told her that he wants to be just friends. When she lands a job at one of New York’s premier boutique investment firms, Janet begins to hope that her lu… more
Tessa Danielson loaned To Catch a Bad Guy: A Romantic Suspense Novel (Janet Maple Series) to Maria Schneider 2 weeks ago
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Learn Me GoodJohn Pearson
Average wait: < 1hJack Woodson was a thermal design engineer for four years until he was laid off from his job. Now, as a teacher, he faces new challenges. Conference calls have been replaced with parent conferences. Product testing has given way to standard… more
Lendler
Maria Schneider loaned Learn Me Good to An anonymous Lendler 2 weeks ago
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It's a Dunder-Bull WifeKaren Cantwell
Average wait: < 1hDunder-Bull – the perfect little town bordering Barbara Marr’s not-so-polished Rustic Woods. Everything in Dunder-Bull is five-star rated, including the wives. As Barb puts it, “Dunder-Bull Wives make Stepford Wives look like couch potatoe… more
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An anonymous Lendler thanked Maria Schneider for lending It's a Dunder-Bull Wife 7 weeks ago
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It's a Dunder-Bull WifeKaren Cantwell
Average wait: < 1hDunder-Bull – the perfect little town bordering Barbara Marr’s not-so-polished Rustic Woods. Everything in Dunder-Bull is five-star rated, including the wives. As Barb puts it, “Dunder-Bull Wives make Stepford Wives look like couch potatoe… more
Lendler
Maria Schneider loaned It's a Dunder-Bull Wife to An anonymous Lendler 7 weeks ago
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Waiter, There's a Clue In My...Camille LaGuire
Average wait: N/AFive previously published and award nominated mystery short stories by novelist Camille LaGuire. In the title story, “Waiter, There’s a Clue in My Soup!” two police detectives sort out a poisoning case over lunch at the deli, with a little… more
Maria Schneider rated Waiter, There's a Clue In My Soup! Five Mystery Stories 9 weeks ago
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Unleashed (A Dog Days Novel)John Levitt
Mason is an enforcer, keeping magical practitioners on the straight and narrow. His “dog” Louie, is a faithful familiar who’s proven over and over that he’s a practitioner’s best friend. But this time, Louie’s in the line of fire when pract… more
Maria Schneider rated Unleashed (A Dog Days Novel) 9 weeks ago
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The Man Who Crossed Worlds (...Chris Strange
Average wait: N/AHeart-pounding, stomach-kicking, and noir-drenched, The Man Who Crossed Worlds is urban fantasy with a twist of pulp and served in a dirty glass.All freelance Tunneler Miles Franco wants is a bit of freedom and a couple of bucks to rub toge… more
Maria Schneider rated The Man Who Crossed Worlds (Miles Franco #1) (Miles Franco Urban Fantasy) 9 weeks ago
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Taken (AN ALEX VERUS NOVEL)Benedict Jacka
This time last year, I could go weeks without seeing another mage. In mage society I was an unknown and, all in all, that was how I liked it. It’s hard to say what changed. Whatever it was, I got involved in the magical world again and star… more
Maria Schneider rated Taken (AN ALEX VERUS NOVEL) 9 weeks ago
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Saving the SammiFrank Tuttle
Average wait: N/AThere’s trouble in the skies over Tirlin, and it’s Mage Meralda and her faithful houseplant Mug to the rescue! The private airship Sammi, with four souls aboard, is caught in the grip of a monstrous storm. Can Mage Meralda’s newfangled flyi… more
Maria Schneider rated Saving the Sammi 9 weeks ago
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Play Dead (A Dog Days Novel)John Levitt
Mason used to be an enforcer, ensuring that those magic practitioners without a moral compass walked the straight and narrow. But now he just wants to keep his head down, play guitar, and maintain a low profile with Lou, his magical canine … more
Maria Schneider rated Play Dead (A Dog Days Novel) 9 weeks ago
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New Tricks (A Dog Days Novel)John Levitt
Former enforcer Mason would normally be concerned with finding ghosts and vampires stalking the Castro section of San Francisco. Fortunately, Halloween provides the perfect explanation for the abundance of ghouls. But someone is trying to p… more
Maria Schneider rated New Tricks (A Dog Days Novel) 9 weeks ago
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In the Company of Ghosts (no...Stephen A. Hunt
Average wait: N/AThe Agatha Witchley Mysteries>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Book 1 of the Company of Ghosts seriesBecause sometimes, insanity and genius are indistinguishable…Agatha Witchley used to be a spy in the Cold War, but now she’s locked up in the UK’s premie… more
Maria Schneider rated In the Company of Ghosts (novella 1 of the In the Company of Ghosts thriller series). 9 weeks ago
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Fated (An Alex Verus Novel)Benedict Jacka
Alex Verus is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London. And while Alex’s own powers aren’t as showy as some mages, he does have the advantage of foreseeing the possible future—allowing him to pull off operation… more
Maria Schneider rated Fated (An Alex Verus Novel) 9 weeks ago
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Dog Days (A Dog Days Novel)John Levitt
First in a new urban fantasy series-with a bite as magical as its bark. Mason used to be an enforcer, ensuring that suspect magic practitioners stayed in line. But now he scrapes out a living playing guitar. Good thing he has Louie, his ma… more
Maria Schneider rated Dog Days (A Dog Days Novel) 9 weeks ago
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Dead Man's RainFrank Tuttle
Average wait: < 1hCan a haunted man help the dead find peace?Markhat is a Finder, charged with the post-war task of tracking down sons and fathers gone suddenly missing when an outbreak of peace left the army abandoned where they stood. But now it’s ten year… more
Maria Schneider rated Dead Man's Rain 9 weeks ago
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Cursed (Alex Verus)Benedict Jacka
Benedict Jacka’s acclaimed Alex Verus series continues with Cursed.Since his second sight made him infamous for defeating powerful dark mages, Alex has been keeping his head down. But now he’s discovered the resurgence of a forbidden ritual… more
Maria Schneider rated Cursed (Alex Verus) 9 weeks ago
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Elemental MagicAngela Wallace
Average wait: < 1hCharmed meets The Last Airbender!Aileen Donovan is an oceanographer with magical control over the element of water. While her normal focus is on research and fighting poachers, she’s about to go up against the stuff of legends—and that’s s… more
Maria Schneider thanked NanaB for lending Elemental Magic 10 weeks ago
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Elemental MagicAngela Wallace
Average wait: < 1hCharmed meets The Last Airbender!Aileen Donovan is an oceanographer with magical control over the element of water. While her normal focus is on research and fighting poachers, she’s about to go up against the stuff of legends—and that’s s… more
NanaB loaned Elemental Magic to Maria Schneider 10 weeks ago
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Under Witch Aura (Moon Shado...Maria E Schneider
Average wait: 9d, 3hThere’s an ill wind blowing in Santa Fe, and it’s touching every witch Adriel knows, including White Feather, who is far more important to Adriel than just any warlock. In search of answers, she delves into ancient magic, a family secret an… more
Maria Schneider loaned Under Witch Aura (Moon Shadow Series) to jletempt 10 weeks ago
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Demon Hunter and BabyAnna Elliott
Average wait: 11hHer boss is a fairy, her ex-lover is a Knight Templar, and she spends her days fighting the demons that plague London’s streets. But what’s really complicating Aisling McKay’s life is being a single mother to a nine-month-old baby girl.Ev… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Demon Hunter and Baby 10 weeks ago
One of the best UF books I've read.
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The Mister Trophy (The Markh...Frank Tuttle
Average wait: 1hA troll’s missing head could cause Markhat to lose his own. A Markhat story. All the finder Markhat wanted was a beer at Eddie’s. Instead he gets a case that will bring him face to fang with crazed, blood-craving halfdead, a trio of vengefu… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about The Mister Trophy (The Markhat Files) 12 weeks ago
Trolls! What more do you need to know???
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Confessions of a D-List Supe...Jim Bernheimer
Average wait: 28d, 11h“Being a supervillain means never having to say you’re sorry … Unless it’s to the judge or the parole board. Even then, you don’t really have to. It’s not like it’s going to change the outcome or anything.”Those are the words of Calvin Ma… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Confessions of a D-List Supervillain 17 weeks ago
Pretty dang good.
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Stained Glass Monsters (Eferum)Andrea K Höst
Average wait: < 1hWhen a motionless woman dressed in white appears in the village of Falk, Kendall Stockton has no inkling that the strange apparition will soon leave her homeless, and tangled in the affairs of mages and monsters. For the white figure is th… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Stained Glass Monsters (Eferum) 38 weeks ago
Good stuff--if you like strong heroines in grand fantasy adventures, this is for you.
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No One To Trust (A Lexi Carm...Julie Moffett
SWFG: Single, White, Female, Geek.That’s me, Lexi Carmichael, a reformed hacker who was gainfully employed by the National Security Agency. But a series of extraordinary events led me to leave government life behind for a fresh start with a… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about No One To Trust (A Lexi Carmichael Mystery) 49 weeks ago
Well, worth the read--too bad it isn't lendable--one of the best cozies I've read all year!
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All the Paths of ShadowFrank Tuttle
“Walk warily, walk swiftly, walk away.”The king’s orders were clear enough. “Move the tower’s shadow,” he bellowed. “I refuse to deliver my commencement speech from the dark.”As the newly appointed mage to the Crown of Tirlin, Meralda Ovis … more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about All the Paths of Shadow 1 year ago
Good, solid read.
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The Broken Bell (The Markhat Files)Frank Tuttle
Average wait: 22d, 1hAsk not for whom the wedding bells toll…The Markhat Files, Book 6There’s no way Markhat can turn away his newest client. Who is he to refuse the woman he loves—especially when she bribes him with breakfast? This time it’s Darla’s friend Tam… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about The Broken Bell (The Markhat Files) 1 year ago
A solid urban fantasy mystery. I can't wait for the next one!
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The Banshee's Walk (The Mark...Frank Tuttle
Average wait: 125d, 0hNo secret stays buried forever.A Markhat novel.When patron of the arts Lady Erlorne Werewilk hires Markhat to identify the parties who are stealthily mapping out the Lady’s estate by moonlight, Markhat anticipates the usual—greedy relatives… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about The Banshee's Walk (The Markhat Files) 1 year ago
My favorite Markhat so far! Extra points for being hilarious!
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The Banshee's Walk (The Mark...Frank Tuttle
Average wait: 125d, 0hNo secret stays buried forever.A Markhat novel.When patron of the arts Lady Erlorne Werewilk hires Markhat to identify the parties who are stealthily mapping out the Lady’s estate by moonlight, Markhat anticipates the usual—greedy relatives… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about The Banshee's Walk (The Markhat Files) 1 year ago
The best Markhat story yet! Funny, thrilling and my favorite.
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Hold the Dark (The Markhat Files)Frank Tuttle
Average wait: 173d, 1hDemons in a feeding frenzy drive the world-weary Markhat to the brink… A Markhat story. Quiet, hard-working seamstresses aren’t the kind that normally go missing, even in a tough town like Rannit. Martha Hoobin’s disappearance, though, quic… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Hold the Dark (The Markhat Files) 1 year ago
A fabulous urban fantasy! They get better with every mystery. LOVE Markhat stories!!
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Tilt-a-Whirl (The John Ceepa...Chris Grabenstein
Average wait: < 1hThe Anthony Award winning first book in the John Ceepak/Jersey Shore mysteries.”From page 1, this debut stands out as refreshingly different . Grabenstein brilliantly evokes the endearing seediness of a Jersey Shore town in summer but it’s … more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Tilt-a-Whirl (The John Ceepak Mysteries) 1 year ago
A mix of cozy characters with a thriller plot. Not a bad little read. I liked it!
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Unicorn on Speed DialJeanette Cottrell
Average wait: N/AWith a wry sense of humor, this adult urban fantasy pokes fun at American culture. Warmth and offbeat humor are the rules of the day. Kathryn Koldwell is a suburban housewife, mother of four. She and her family live in a small Oregon town … more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Unicorn on Speed Dial 1 year ago
What an awesome adventure: a cozy fantasy. Soccer mom like you've never seen her!
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A Gift of Ghosts (Tassamara)Sarah Wynde
Average wait: < 1hAkira Malone believes in the scientific method, evolution, and Einstein’s theory of relativity. And ghosts.All the logic and reason in the world can’t protect her from the truth—she can see and communicate with spirits. But Akira is sure th… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about A Gift of Ghosts (Tassamara) 1 year ago
A cute romance with some very good side ghost stories.
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Hexes and Tooth Decay: A Sho...Nancy Fulda
Average wait: N/AA grumpy rock fairy crosses paths with an impolite witch, and trouble ensues.
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Hexes and Tooth Decay: A Short Story 1 year ago
It's quick and funny!
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Salads for Every Season: 25 ...Myra Goodman
Average wait: N/AMyra Goodman knows salad. Founder with her husband, Drew, of Earthbound Farm—the largest grower of organic produce in North America—she is the author FOOD TO LIVE BY and THE EARTHBOUND COOK, sumptuous cookbooks built on the idea of fresh, s… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Salads for Every Season: 25 Salads from Earthbound Farm: A Workman Short 1 year ago
Some good ideas for salad dressings in this one!
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Snitched, Snatched (English/...Maria Schneider
Average wait: < 1hWhen a spell goes wrong, can Zoe unwind it before it’s too late?This e-book contains the short story, “Snitched, Snatched” in English and also the fully translated Spanish version.After publication, this short story inspired the novel, Drag… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Snitched, Snatched (English/Spanish Short Stories) (Spanish Edition) 1 year ago
Both English and Spanish - a Fantasy adventure!
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Take the Monkeys and Run (A ...Karen Cantwell
Average wait: < 1h“Barbara Marr is…perhaps the most hilarious amateur sleuth in literature….Cantwell handles her characters with flair and pizazz…blending page-turning action with those little tender moments that get you right in the gut…”Book 1 in t… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Take the Monkeys and Run (A Barbara Marr Murder Mystery #1) 1 year ago
A zany and fun caper; fast-paced, laughs and a good time!
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Take the Monkeys and Run (A ...Karen Cantwell
Average wait: < 1h“Barbara Marr is…perhaps the most hilarious amateur sleuth in literature….Cantwell handles her characters with flair and pizazz…blending page-turning action with those little tender moments that get you right in the gut…”Book 1 in t… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Take the Monkeys and Run (A Barbara Marr Murder Mystery #1) 1 year ago
A zany and fun caper; fast-paced, laughs and a good time!
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Cadaver Client, The (The Mar...Frank Tuttle
Average wait: 1d, 18hMarkhat’s new client is already dead and buried—or is he? The Markhat Files, Book 4 Humans, Trolls and even the halfdead have all passed through Markhat’s door—more than once—seeking his services as a finder of missing persons and lost love… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Cadaver Client, The (The Markhat Files) 1 year ago
Markhat stories are solid urban fantasy with great mystery plots.
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Wistril CompleatFrank Tuttle
Average wait: < 1hAll three of Wistril’s magical misadventures are included in this complete compilation of cantrips and catastrophes!Wistril Besieged —Wizard Wistril’s wants are simple — four meals a day, a steady supply of honey-gold Upland beer, and abo… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Wistril Compleat 1 year ago
Fun, funny and a wild fantasy ride. A wizard and his apprentice fight evil be it magic or mundane.
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Hard Spell: An Occult Crimes...Justin Gustainis
Average wait: < 1hStan Markowski is a Detective Sergeant on the Scranton PD’s Supernatural Crimes Investigation Unit.Like the rest of America, Scranton’s got an uneasy ‘live and let unlive’ relationship with the supernatural. But when a vamp puts the bite on… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Hard Spell: An Occult Crimes Unit Investigation 1 year ago
A cross between pulp fiction and urban fantasy. A good read.
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Fleeting Memory (An Enescu F...Sherban Young
Average wait: < 1hThe answer lies with Keats… With these cryptic last words, the man sprawled out on the floor of the rustic cabin expires - murdered. What could he have meant? Why Keats? Which answer? (For that matter, what was the question?)All this… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Fleeting Memory (An Enescu Fleet Mystery) 1 year ago
A nice, Sherlockian tale. A slow start that picks up and gets funny and...the plot thickens!
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Child of Fire: A Twenty Pala...Harry Connolly
BONUS: This edition contains excerpts from Harry Connolly’s Game of Cages and Twenty Palaces.Ray Lilly is living on borrowed time. He’s the driver for Annalise Powliss, a high-ranking member of the Twenty Palace Society, a group of sorcere… more
Maria Schneider added a soundbite about Child of Fire: A Twenty Palaces Novel 1 year ago
a good urban fantasy told from the viewpoint of the sidekick. Enjoyed it!
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