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Rough Country (John Sandford) – Review

Rough Country (John Sandford) – Review

Virgil’s always been known for having a somewhat active, er, social life, but he’s probably not going to be getting too many opportunities for that during his new case. While competing in a fishing tournament in a remote area of northern Minnesota, he gets a call from Lucas Davenport to investigate a murder at a [...]

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No Wind of Blame – Review

Everyone had a motive but who had the means? Wally Carter’s murder seem impossible – not one of the suspects was anywhere near the weapon at the time the shot was fired. The superlatively analytical Inspector Hemingway is confronted with a neglected widow, the neighbor who’s in love with her, her resentful daughter, a patently [...]

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Hannibal’s Elephant Girl – Review

Hannibal’s Elephant Girl by Ariion Kathleen Brindley is set 229 BCE at a river camp near Carthage (North Africa) and follows Liada, a 12 year old girl, and her daily adventures. Liada is pulled from a raging river by Obolus, one of the elephants being trained for war at the camp. Liada has lost her [...]

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Perfect Timing – Review

Perfect Timing by Jill Mansell is chick lit done right! Poppy Dunbar meets the man of her dreams the day before her wedding. The chance encounter is the catalyst needed to call off her wedding and embark on an adventure in London with hopes of finding Mr. Right again. Of course, she meets an array [...]

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Loving chocolate in style (reviews/giveaways)

Loving chocolate in style (reviews/giveaways)

The holiday season is here! Time to wear that fancy new ensemble, attending get together after get together and partake in button-popping wonderful feasts. Oh, and the chocolate desserts. I am a huge fan of Project Runway and was rooting for Christian Siriano during season 4. He was so entertaining and added a spark to [...]

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