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review 2020-08-13 18:25
Selkie Moon – The First Lie by Virginia King @selkiemoonbooks
The First Lie (Selkie Moon Mystery Series Book 1) - Virginia King

I was introduced to Virginia King and Selkie Moon through a free Amazon copy of Laying Ghosts. I probably found it through a newsletter. Laying Ghosts is still free at the time I created this post, so I hope you take a moment to introduce yourself. Be sure and check to make sure it is still free.

 

The First Lie (Selkie Moon Mystery #1)

Amazon / Audiobook / Goodreads

 

MY REVIEW

 

I reviewed the Prequel Laying Ghosts, in the Selkie Moon Series by Virginia King, and when the author say it, she offered me a review copy of The First Lie. I love the cover, the location, Hawaii, and any kind of water…person, so there was no doubt in mind I had to continue on with the series. I was not disappointed.

 

Living in a difficult situation in Sydney she heard the call of Hawaii.

 

Selkie heard a voice, “Someone is trying to kill you.”

 

And so we begin. Is it real or a figment of her imagination? Is it Pele, warning her? Is she psychic? She’s seen the woman twice. Who is she? What does she want?

 

With the name Selkie Moon, I felt things would happen differently and The First Lie did not play out like I thought. It seemed a slow pace, but I think that is on me, not Virginia King…or Selkie herself. It takes time for her to work through her issues, her psychological introspection, growing and developing as a character to come into her own, becoming more mature, poised, and confident.

 

We have Hawaiian mysticism, and I love Hawaii, so this was that little bit extra that I look for in a good book. And, a friend, Wanda, who believes in all of it. Who doesn’t like to learn about the country they are visiting? I sure do. Years ago, Hawaii was #2 on my bucket list. I was so fortunate I was able to cross that off, though I would love to visit it again.

 

Selkie Moon almost drowned as a child and has a fear of water. The ocean calls to her, but she turns her back on it. Makes me wonder what is to come, if she won’t even get near it, let alone step into it.

 

Looking back, I appreciate the slow build and details of her life even more, walking in her footsteps and looking through her eyes. My anticipation for the next book, The Second Path, grew after reading the first chapter. I wasn’t going to read it, but seeing the next book is already out, I know there is no wait. And I do want to know what comes next…very much.

 

At first it felt hard to rate this, bouncing between a 3 and a 4, while reading. After writing this review and seeing the notes I made, I had to go with a 4.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of The First Lie by Virginia King.

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review 2020-04-04 14:03
SEALs in Love by: L.K. Shaw
SEALs in Love - L.K. Shaw

 

 

Seals in Love makes quite the impression. Shaw ekes out twice the please with a heaping helping of heartache and heat.


The Navy SEAL's Secret Baby - David and Sophie are a temptation. A romance that was years in the making culminates in a tumultuous surprise. Sexy and sassy with a hint of sensitive.


A Second Chance at Love - When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Callie and Kyle are a reminder that happiness can be just around the horizon. A little hope and ton of heart can be the perfect combination for a second chance. A Second Chance at love is all heart.

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review 2020-03-04 23:32
Great Romantic Suspense
SEAL the Deal (Alpha SEALs Book 1) - Makenna Jameison

SEAL The Deal is an excellent romantic suspense by Makenna Jameison. Ms. Jameison has crafted a well-written book populated with lovable characters. Rebecca is a lawyer, widowed with a young daughter to raise. Navy SEAL Patrick has sworn off relationships and just wants to raise his son. Patrick and Rebecca's story is packed with drama, humor, sizzle, action and suspense. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to my next book by Makenna Jameison. SEAL The Deal is book 1 of the Alpha SEALs Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

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review 2019-11-02 15:05
Review ~ DNF
Hunt the Scorpion: A SEAL Team Six Novel - Don Mann,Ralph Pezzullo

DNF @30%

 

Book source ~ NetGalley

 

I read Hunt the Wolf, book 1 of SEAL Team Six and gave it a 3. Since I had both that and this book from NetGalley I moved on to this one. Ok, I made it through the sea of testosterone in book 1, but I just can’t do it in this book. The writing itself isn’t too horrible, but the pages of weapons and equipment descriptions are snoozeable. The main character is an alpha male constantly thumping his chest and talking about how awesome he is. It gets old real quick. I love a good military thriller as much as the next reader, but this book is filled with so much dick wagging that I have no desire to slog through any more of it. While it may appeal to many readers, I am not one of them.

Source: imavoraciousreader.blogspot.com/2019/11/hunt-scorpion.html
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review 2019-11-02 14:49
Review ~ So-so
Seal Team Six: Hunt the Wolf - Don Mann

Book source ~ NetGalley

 

Chief Warrant Officer, Thomas Crocker of SEAL Team Six and his team are on the way for some mountain climbing training in Islamabad when they are given a mission. Intel puts a known terrorist at an address in Karachi, Pakistan. They are to go in, locate, and bring Abu Rasul Zaman out alive.  Except the mission goes sideways and after the smoke clears they’re told Zaman isn’ty one of the bodies left behind. He’s escaped. Mission failure. It eats at Crocker as he and his team are dismissed to go do their climb. When he meets up with a Norwegian diplomat on the mountain things take a turn that’s unexpected and now the clock is ticking. Will Crocker and his men finish the mission after all?

 

Full of action this is definitely a thrill ride with a side of mystery from beginning to end. However, it lags a bit in spots, it’s a tad repetitive in areas, and if you love descriptions of weapons then you’ll definitely love this story. Because each and every weapon is listed each and every time they gear up. In addition, I am not really a fan of Crocker. He seems to be more than a touch obsessive-compulsive about working out and pushing himself – even to the point of hurting himself. Extreme and more than a little alarming. His personality is also a tiny bit sketchy although he gets the job done, I can say that about him. Eat your heart out, John McClane. There are some POV problems, not many but enough to pull me out of the story. Otherwise, this is an adrenaline-loving, white hat vs black hat, save the girl, tale from beginning to end.

Source: imavoraciousreader.blogspot.com/2019/11/hunt-wolf.html
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