"How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley

How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley is about a handful of older people who band together to stop their senior center from being shut down.  I enjoyed it!  I liked the characters and it was funny at times too.  The story line kept the book moving along and there is even a dog in it which always is a good thing!  This is an enjoyable, light read.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"Bear" by Julia Phillips

Bear by Julia Phillips is about two sisters who have a dream once they get off this island.  But one night the younger sister sees a bear and is enchanted by it!  Not everyone feels the same way.  Can the bear survive?  What does this mean for the sisters' plan?  I enjoyed this book.  The sisters were very good characters.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"The Teacher" by Freida McFadden

The Teacher by Freida McFadden is about lots of inappropriate behavior.  I did not care for this one because first of all, I didn't like any of the main characters, I thought Addie was very stupid, Eve and Nathaniel were both unfaithful.  A lot of the storyline seemed too far-fetched to believe.  It had a wild ending, but not believable.  The only part that was believable for me was the bullying of Addie.  I had high expectations for this one because my husband loved it so was disappointed in it.  I did like that it was quick read!  (Karen's review, 3 stars) 

Gerard's review 6/15/24:
In The Teacher by Freida McFadden, Addie is 16 and bullied in high school.  Eve is one of her teachers who would like to befriend Addie; however, Eve finds out that sometimes it is better to leave things as they are.  This book is really good!  I LOVED IT!  The storyline is excellent and the chapters are short so it goes quickly.  I was always happy to get back into it.  What an ending!  (5++ stars)

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"Identity" by Nora Roberts

In Identity by Nora Roberts, Morgan has a plan for her life, things are going well and her future is bright.  A guy chats her up at the bar where she works.  Little does she know that all her plans will soon change.  Nora Roberts is always good.  This has characters I cared about with a good story line that kept me turning pages.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"Darling Girls" by Sally Hepworth

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth is told by three girls who grew up in the same foster home.  I loved all three of them!  Years later, they get called back to their childhood home.  You will have to read the book to find out why!  I'm not telling.  This book is really good!  The storyline kept me turning pages quickly with a fantastic ending!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros took me a long time to get through.  I liked the first book (Fourth Wing) in this series much better!  I liked the relationship building among the riders in Violet's squad and still liked the dragons.  Mostly it seemed this book centered on Violet and Xaden's relationship growing deeper.  I did not care for all the sex scenes.  The battles provided good action; however, I wasn't always clear about how the magic powers worked.  I really did not like the ending of this book at all.  I doubt if I will continue on with this series.  (Karen's review, 3 stars)

Gerard's review:

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is the second in this series.  The first was Fourth Wing and I liked this one even better!  Violet has made it through the first year of war college to everyone's surprise including her mom and sister.  But the second year is going to be tougher yet.  Now the head of the college will test Violet in ways she has never been.  Violet and her gang are back!  But now war is coming and Violet must choose which side she will be on.  

I gave the Fourth Wing highest score I could and this book is even better!  I had so many emotions while reading this book.  The good news is that this is going to be a 5-book series.  You must read these fantastic books.  This is as good as it gets!  (5++ stars)   

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"If Something Happens To Me" by Alex Finlay

In If Something Happens To Me by Alex Finlay, Ryan has been trying to put the past behind him--the night he was beat up and his girlfriend was taken.  It was 5 years ago, but when new details come to light, what Ryan thought he knew, he got all wrong!  

This was good stuff with action galore and twists and turns.  You will not fall asleep on this one!  (Gerard's review, 5+ stars)

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