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Phoenix, AZ, United States | Member Since 2006
"Good but not great"
3-3.5 stars
This was a good story. I do think things seemed rather rushed though and wish there had been more buildup.
Hannah is sweet but has some spunk as well. She's been the secretary of Gavin for a year and is on friendly terms with all 3 brothers, Gavin, Slade, and Dex. She's fallen in love with all 3 but is very inexperienced and doesn't realize they're attracted to her. When she discovers she has a stalker she doesn't tell them in an effort to be independent and no bother them. When the brothers find out, they don't take it well.
Gavin, Slade, and Dex are brothers and own an oil company. Gavin is the eldest and rather serious. Because of past issues, he pulls himself back from Hannah, feeling he doesn't deserve her. Next in line is Slade who is laid back and usually the diplomat. Dex is the youngest, only a few months younger than Slade. He's illegitimate and grew up in the Foster care system until he was 17 and his brothers found him and brought him home. The brothers love each other but don't always get along the best. Slade and Dex have shared women before and intend to get Hannah between them, hoping to bring Gavin in as well.
When the brothers find out about Hannah's stalker they decide to take her up to their location in Alaska for her safety under the pretense of business. When she refuses to go for business purposes they kidnap her. TBH, none of the brothers handle things very well and all hurt/piss off Hannah. I really wish we'd have gotten more buildup because the beginning pretty much jumps in to things. Others from their company end up coming to Alaska as well and her stalker is in the group. Between dealing with the stalker and the halting start of the relationship between Hannah and the brothers the story doesn't lag. I actually wish it was a little longer (the story takes place over a couple days) because most of what we see is in strife. There are some good times but very little that's settled (except in the epilogue).
Overall this was a good story but I'm not sure if I'll continue with the series.
*note - The narrator was good but she seemed to talk a little slower than I'd prefer and sometimes seemed to over-enunciate words. It wasn't horrible though.
"Very good addition to the series :D"
4 stars
This was a very good story. I liked both Asher and Ella and their story was interesting and worked well for it's short length.
Ella is a Jaguar shifter and an accountant. She decided to leave her pack when her sister got mated to her Ex without even telling her first. Ella had actually been feeling restless for a while and this seemed like the perfect time to make the leap. She decides to join her cousins's pack and gets a job and a hotel owned by the Alpha.
Asher is a wolf shifter that's been around a while. He lost a mate to rogue shifters a very long time ago and spent years in the military, learning the fighting skills necessary to protect his loved ones. Asher has the power of an Alpha but doesn't want his own pack. When Asher gets tired or roaming his cousin offers him a position as head of security for his new hotel.
Asher and Ella meet up at a bar as they're both heading towards their new pack. They don't know the association they will both have and that allows Ella to loosen up enough to spend the night with Asher. They're both wowed by the night and their connection but Ella runs and Asher is left wondering why. Neither of them expected to see each other again so they're surprised to run in to each other about a week later. Ella freaks because she didn't expect to see Asher. Asher wants Ella and wants to see more of her (actually making the final decision to take the job because of her). Because of their one nighter, Ella thinks that Asher just wants something casual and she doesn't so she tries to push him away but he's not having it. It takes some work on Asher's part but he does get past her defenses. Once that happens it's pretty easy for them to come together because they just feel right together. While all this is going on there are some other issues...the main one having to do with a possible threat to Ella. Things get handled though and Ella and Asher end the story starting a sweet HEA together.
This was a very enjoyable story. Asher and Ella are both likable characters and I was happy to see them get together. The action plot was small and just enough to drive the plot further but not overtake the main story, the romance. Overall I liked this story very much. I'd recommend this story. :D
"Pretty good addition to the series :D"
3.5-4 stars
This was a pretty good story. I liked Ed and Beth and their story was interesting with both hot and sweet elements thrown in. There is a bit of a love triangle things going on here but there's no sleeping around between anyone but the MCs.
Beth is a professor in Psychology at the same university as Ivan (the hero of book #1 in the series, The Theory of Attraction). She's made friends with Ivan, Cami, Lindsey and Ben (the 2 couples from the first 2 books) and since she's in to the BDSM scene they see each other at the local BDSM club frequently. Beth used to be a sub but felt the need to expand her horizons, feeling she was more of a switch. Her Dom at the time couldn't accept her needs and she broke up with him before he left for a 6 months sabbatical.
Ed is a rocket scientist (and I do mean literally). He works at the university and is friends with Ivan, Cami, Lindsey and Ben. Ed hasn't ever been involved in the BDSM lifestyle of his friends and doesn't know anything about it.
When Ed is invited over for a cookout at Ivan's, he meets Beth for the first time but doesn't make the best first impression. They do get past the initial bad impression but Beth isn't looking to take things any further, especially since Ed doesn't seem to be in the BDSM scene. Ed is attracted to Beth and wants to see her and makes sneaky plans to contact her later. This ends up happening sooner than expected when later that night, Ed realizes he lost his phone in Ivan's car. Through a GPS app Ed finds them at the BDSM club and ends up getting an eye full. Beth ends up offering to show him around but hadn't planned anything else. Beth's ex shows up though and he's unwilling to let her go and seems determined to push her back into the spot he'd had her in before she told him it was over.
To protect herself from her Ex, Beth asks Ed to play her sub and he agrees. Things go a bit further than they expected and both Beth and Ed are surprised to find that Ed actually likes BDSM. Ed does find an interest in the sub side but also has images of controlling Beth and soon wonders if they could be both to each other. Beth also realizes that they have a very good connection that's more fulfilling than what she had before with her ex. Beth and Ed start to explore their connection and find they're very sexually compatible but more than that, they're very compatible in a friendly way as well. Beth's ex isn't ready to give up though and uses an injury to get more time with Beth. TBH, I don't know why she gave him the time of day but Beth lets him get under her skin and consider taking him back. Beth is fighting her instinct to take her Ex back (I guess because they were together so long and he used to be so much of what she wanted) and he's pushing things hard. Ed wants to be with Beth but tries to give her the space she needs. There's some drama while everything's being worked out but it does end with Beth and Ed together and starting their HEA.
I enjoyed this story very much. I liked both Beth and Ed and liked them together. I was rooting for them from the start and my main complaint with this story was the fact that Beth actually almost let her Ex convince her to give him another chance because it was kind of stupid considering their background. Outside of that part I liked the story very much. I hope there will be more from this series. I'd recommend this story. :D
* note - The narrator did an alright job but I wasn't very thrilled with Ed's voice.
"Pretty good addition to the series :)"
3.5-4 stars
This was a pretty good story. I liked Rubi and Wes and wanted to see them get together. The reality of them getting together was problematic at times though.
Rubi is a very talented computer programmer and the BFF of Lexi (the heroine from Reckless). She was raised by a rich father who didn't care at all about her and seems to enjoy making her life hell (but says it's "just business"). Rubi's mother had died when she was very young and Rubi suffered steady diet of neglect and abandonment from her father. It made her in to an adult that doesn't recognize love and doesn't know how to handle relationships. Lexi is the only person Rubi's ever felt she could rely on.
Wes is from Missouri and studied to be an engineer. The problem is that he couldn't deal with the boring life laid out before him and ended up escaping it to move to LA where he now does very well at stunt work (with some motocross racing in between). Wes has always dated "good girls" and done relationships (a hold back from his non-rebel days) but never found the right one that way.
Wes works for the Renegades stunt company, owned by his friend Jax (the hero from Reckless). When Lexi and Jax got together, Wes and Rubi found themselves thrown together a lot over the few months between the end of book #1 and the start of this book. Rubi is determined she's no good for relationships and so she only does one night stands. She likes the friendship that she and Wes have developed so she's held things strictly at a friends only level. Wes is very interested in Rubi and realizes that maybe he's been dating the wrong women all this time. Rubi is exciting and challenging and Wes is determined to figure out a way to get past her friends only barrier. Wes' brother, Wyatt, was in the service and injured his back/spine/legs. When the story begins Wyatt is just having surgery and Wes is trying to make a mechanical rig that will help him move his legs for the exercises needed for recovery. When Wes tells Rubi about the rig, she has some suggestions that help it out. Wes uses this as a way to spend more time with Rubi as she starts helping him more with some programming for the rig.
At the start of things, Rubi is dead set against anything between her and Wes and she's at least worried about it for most of the story. She just doesn't have any faith in her ability to make a lasting relationship and considering what kind of father she had I can understand her worries. The thing is that Rubi is kind of wild but she's also very sweet and smart and has a lot to give, if she can just find the right guy. Wes is determined to be that guy but he does have a detrimental flaw, he is so in to Rubi that even when he warned about her abandonment and relationship issues he doesn't trend as softly as he should have at times and tended to rush things when he knows he shouldn't. With their friendship for months I can understand Wes' not wanting to hold back any longer but most of the story takes place over about a week so obviously once things got going they escalated quickly. There are some additional issues to deal with, one being her father causing issues for her and Wes' family issues because of Wyatt's injury. Rubi and Wes do get past their conflicts (although don't expect it until the very end) and come together for a sweet HEA.
This story was pretty enjoyable. I really liked Rubi and felt for her. There were times I was a bit frustrated with her reluctance to start something with Wes but I could understand her reluctance and brief freakouts, especially when Wes started pushing things so quickly. Wes was a good guy and I liked him but I was a bit frustrated at that he couldn't see how his actions seemed from Rubi's PoV until after he'd already messed up (multiple times). Overall, this was a pretty good story and my main complaint would be that I'd have liked to see more good times between Wes and Rubi. They didn't settle things until the end and things were pretty much in a state of upheaval most of the rest of the story. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. I'd recommend this story. :D
"Pretty good start to the series :)"
3.5-4 stars
This was a pretty good story. I liked Lark and Rafe. Their story wasn't perfect but there was something about it that I still liked very much. This is the first story I've read by this author and I liked it well enough that I'll probably try more of her work in the future.
Lark own a flower farm that's been in her family for generations. Her mother was a bit of a rolling stone so Lark was raised on the farm by her grandmother. Her grandmother died and left Lark the farm but by the time that happened the farm was submerged in debts. Lark hasn't been able to make enough money to cover the mortgage and believes she'll lose the farm in less than a week but is determined to work until the end and hope for a miracle.
Rafe is a werewolf and lives in the bayou with his brothers. Rafe is over 300 years old and hasn't found his mate yet and this is causing him to have issues holding on to his humanity and it's the same for his brothers as well. The vampires have been doing their best to wipe out the werewolves and hunt both the werewolves and their possible mates to kill.
Before the blue moon, Rafe is checking out the farmer's market, trying to get a sense of who the "Blue moon bride" will be. They don't know who she is until the moon shows her on the night of the blue moon but he smells Lark and is drawn to her. He hopes that she'll be the one the moon shows. Lark feels someone watching her but doesn't see Rafe. She does get some advice from the local voodoo woman about a choice Lark has coming her way. Lark has heard about Rafe and his brothers and has been curious about them but has only ever seen one from a distance. She's heard the rumors about them as well but isn't sure if she should believe them. Rafe goes to Lark's farm to buy some flowers (for Lark but she doesn't realize it) and talk to her. There's a very strong attraction between them and Rafe hopes she'll be the bride and that she'll chose him as her mate. Rafe does warn Lark that if she doesn't want to play, she shouldn't leave her house tonight. While the pack is desperate for a mate they wont push someone unwilling. The "bride" can chose any of the pack as her mate, or none or multiple mates, it's up to her.
Lark knows the legends and I'm not sure if she really believes they're true but when she hears the howls that night she feels compelled to leave her house and runs towards the wolves hunting her. When they do turn human she seems surprised that her tentative belief about what they are proved to true but accepts things pretty quickly. She's given a choice and she chooses Rafe as her mate but doesn't realize what that means. When she wakes the next day and wants to go back to her farm things get difficult for Rafe and his pack. Rafe does his best to stay near her and try to get her to accept him. She wants to but I think it's shear stubbornness that keeps her thinking she has to turn him away and work on the farm issue (even though there's nothing she can do about that). To be honest, Lark and Rafe had a communication issue because they both left things unsaid they should have talked about...one of those things being the vampires that Rafe and his pack know are headed their way to kill them all. Yes, the vamps do come and Rafe and his pack are forced to fight them. This does help things with Lark though because I think it helped her realize her priorities. They get through the attack alright and have a bit more drama about if Lark will accept Rafe and possibly the rest of the pack. Lark does accept Rafe and the pack (view spoiler) and her and Rafe start their HEA together.
This was an enjoyable story. I liked both Lark and Rafe...they weren't perfect and because of that they felt very believable. Their story was pretty good and there was just something about it I liked (maybe it was the style of writing) and I'm sure I'll probably read more of the series in the future. I'd recommend this story. :D
* note - The narrator does a pretty good job. It's not the best Cajun accept I've heard but it still sounded good.
"Very good addition to the series :D"
4 stars
This was a very good story. I liked Bridget and Chad and their story was very good. I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked this story since I wasn't majorly impressed with book #1 in the series.
Bridget works as an assistant to her friend, Maddy (the heroine from Tempting the Best Man), both of them working in the volunteer department of the Smithsonian. Bridget is a curvy woman and has worked hard to love her curves but her past boyfriends haven't always felt the same so she hasn't dated in around 2 years.
Chad is a pitcher for the Nationals baseball team. He's in the prime of his career and is highly talented. The problem is that Chad sleeps around and parties and it's gotten to the point where his antics are outshining the baseball itself. His team management is insisting something be done or they'll drop his contact. Chad could go to any number of other teams but he doesn't want to leave his home town or his 2 brothers he's very close to.
Bridget goes to an exclusive bar with a friend of hers. Soon after arriving, Bridget meets Chad when he comes over to buy her a drink. She knows who he is but not the way he thinks. He's famous so she lets him think she recognizes him that way but really it's through Maddy. Maddy is dating Chase, Chad's brother, and although she and Chad have never met before, Bridget has heard a lot from Maddy about Chase and his brothers. Since Chad seems interested in her, Maddy doesn't tell him who she is fearing he wouldn't want to flirt with her if he knew she was friends with Maddy (due to complications later). Chad has actually been having a problem finding woman that perk his interest and he hasn't been sleeping around nearly as much as the papers make it seem. When Chad meets Bridget, she's the first woman he's found intriguing in quite a while so he decides to pursue things. They talk for hours and get along really well. Later they go back to Chad's place and things start to get hot. Unfortunately, Bridget really doesn't believe that someone as hot and famous as Chad would really want her and she lets self doubt rule her and takes off leaving Chad rather confused.
Bridget and Chad don't see each other for a while until an unexpected encounter at lunch. Chad is still interested in Bridget and when he tries to talk to her they end up kissing, a kiss that's caught by a photographer and spread all over the newspaper. Chad's team hired a publicist (Ms. Gore) to do a "makeover" of Chad's image and when the photo comes out the team management isn't happy and she blows a gasket. With her professional reputation in danger and Chad's contract threatening to be cancelled, Ms Gore decides the best way to get out of things is to get Bridget to play Chad's girlfriend until things blow over. Since Bridget is a "normal woman" it'll look really good for the press and fans. Gore tries to get Bridget to play along but Bridget doesn't want to and ends up getting blackmailed in to it by Gore with a threat to her job and her reputation. This doesn't help things when Bridget and Chad start their "fake" relationship because Chad doesn't know why Bridget agreed to the deal and isn't sure he likes the possible reasons for it (thinking maybe she's in to the fame and all that goes with dating him). Bridget goes along with the deal but tries not to get too caught up in what's going on because she finds very quickly that she could fall for Chad very easily. Regardless of Chad's concerns about her reasons, he soon finds that Bridget is still very intriguing to him. They date for a month with some ups and downs and even though she didn't want to get involved, Bridget finds that she's going to miss Chad and doesn't want it to end. Chad is feeling some deeper feelings as well and doesn't want things to end either. Unfortunately, There is some final drama that causes issues between Chad and Bridget but thankfully, Ms Gore doesn't end up being a total beast and interferes enough to help them back on track so they end the story starting their HEA together.
I enjoyed this story very much. I liked Bridget very much and Chad was a little full of himself but overall was a pretty good hero. I will say that although Ms. Gore helped things in the end I'm not sure what I feel about her being the heroine in the next book considering her actions (but I'm still planning to read it). Overall, the story was very good and had some drama to keep things going but it wasn't OTT. I'd recommend this story. Thumbs up. :)
"Decent story but very annoying heroine..."
2-2.5 stars
***warning, this review may get rather spoilerish so don't read it if you don't want possible spoilers***
This was a decent story but the sheer annoyance factor of the heroine, Mel, made me struggle to get through it. I actually found myself yelling at her about her stupidity while listening (I did this in audio) to the book. This is the first story I've read by this author and based off this I'm unlikely to try more of her work...at least unless I can be assured the heroine isn't the same type, the story itself was relatively good.
Mel is a chemist who just completed her PhD. She's gotten a position teaching that's starting soon, it being the culmination of a lot of hard work. She's been working so hard that she hasn't had a date in quite a while. Mel's BFF sets her up with a blind date for what's supposed to just be a one night stand.
Kade is an architect for the construction business he has with his family. He's also a werewolf and the oldest son of the pack alpha, making him the heir to the pack leadership. Kade thought he found his mate once but it ended up being a bad situation and she ended up with someone else.
So Kade and Mel are set up on a blind date that's also a hookup. They're in a restaurant in the ground floor of a hotel and have a room reserved for the night. Mel's freaked but does go in to meet Kade and they hit it off. Kade is surprised to find that his blind date is a possible mate. He's strongly attracted to her, much stronger than the last woman he thought might be his mate. Kade has always been a firm believer in giving his mate a choice in the matter so he decides he'll have to win Mel's heart and convince her to stay with him. Mel feels a strong attraction to Kade and they do end up in the room for the night. There's a halting start but they do have sex...a lot of sex. In the morning, Mel sees some things that freak her out and Kade ends up telling her what he is and what she is to him. Mel is too freaked to think so she gets his number and promises to call after thinking things out.
Here's where things get really dicey... As Mel's leaving the hotel, she meets another werewolf that tells her she's him possible mate as well and wants her to chose him over Kade. Mel has no interest in the new guy but doesn't want to admit she wants Kade so she doesn't tell the guy to bug off. For some reason Mel has the idea that she'll have to give up everything she's worked for to be with Kade and I'm not sure where she got that idea because I don't remember Kade telling her anything that would lead her to believe this. When it's found out that there is another possible mate, pack laws say they have to fight if she wont decide. Mel is disgusted by the thought of a fight and knows she doesn't want the other guy but yet she wont pick Kade so they don't have to fight. TBH, I just found Mel to be a real wuss. Yeah, she was being rushed in her decision making process, I get that. But through the whole story she was thinking to herself that she knew she didn't want anyone but Kade and how she missed him so much after one night. With all that crap I just couldn't help thinking that she didn't deserve Kade. Her actions were just so ludicrously stupid that I had a hard time believing that this woman had a PhD. The story does end with Mel and Kade working things out and starting their HEA.
I can't really say I enjoyed this story. There were parts I enjoyed but mostly it was ruined by my extreme annoyance with Mel. She was a wuss and there's not much I like about her except her turnaround at the end and even her actions there were a bit lackluster. Kade was a decent hero but he could have taken charge a bit more. I know he didn't want to force Mel in to anything but there's a big difference between force and standing back and letting her make all the decisions with little to no input from Kade. I have the second book already (I got it in a boxset) so I may try it one of these days if the reviews indicate the heroine is decent...
"Very good addition to the series :D"
4 stars
This was a very good story. I liked both Benny and Dimitri and was happy to see them get together. Their story was interesting and engaging.
Benny is the owner of a bakery that belonged to her family. She's lost all of her family except for her brother, Johnny, and she is determined to keep him. The only problem is that Johnny joined a gang and his behavior is going from bad to worse. The situation isn't helped by a greedy developer that's trying to strong arm them in to selling their bakery and Johnny is getting lured by the thought of easy money.
Dimitri is a Russian immigrant that came to America to find a new life, far away from the war that scarred him (both physically and emotionally). Dimitri runs a security business that provides trained bouncers for clubs and such. Dimitri does very well and has money but he lives in a small apartment above a bakery. He's been living there 6 years and normally would have moved out by now except that he's in love with the owner of the bakery, Benny.
Benny has been trying to keep the bakery running but when she inherited it from her grandmother it was far in debt and barely still open. She's been doing alright but it doesn't help that Johnny hasn't been helping around the place when he's supposed to be and precious money had to be spent on bail and lawyers for Johnny when his gang activities got him arrested. When the story begins, Benny is trying to get Johnny to help with the bakery but he's unwilling and basically being a jerk and disrespecting his sister. Dimitri comes upon this and gets on Johnny's case for disrespecting his sister and Johnny gets pissy and runs off. The problem comes when Benny realizes that Johnny's been stealing from the business and both her and Dimitri start to worry about just how bad Johnny is getting. Benny has loved Dimitri for years but never thought he'd see her as more than the friends they've been since he moved in so she's kept her silence. She's happy that Dimitri wants to help but doesn't want him to feel like she's asking too much. Dimitri realized about a year ago that he was in love with Benny and he'd do anything to help her.
Dimitri decides that the danger from Johnny's associations is too risky for Benny and he needs to protect her. Dimitri invites Benny up to his place for dinner so she can talk with him about the issues with the business and with Johnny. While they're talking, Benny imparts the fact that she hasn't dated in a couple years and Dimitri decides that has just changed. Things escalate between them and they have a hot night together. Dimitri quickly realizes that Benny isn't too sure of what he wants from her (which is forever) so he does his best to make her believe he wants her as much as she wants him. She's a little leery at first but Dimitri soon convinces her that she's it for him. Things go from 0 to 60 between them in about 2 seconds (metaphoricly speaking) as they fall in to the relationship that they'd both been wanting for a long time. This is helped along by the action plot because things are constantly hopping and Dimitri has to step up to take care of Benny. Benny mostly lets him do what he needs to do but she's not afraid to give him a piece of her mind when he goes and starts making decisions without her. I thought they worked well together once they finally took the leap. They manage to get past the issues with both the greedy developer and Johnny and end the story starting a very sweet HEA.
This was a very enjoyable story. I liked both Dimitri and Benny and had no major complaint about either of them. With the history between them, the relationship between Dimitri and Benny fell in to place relatively easily but the action plot was more than enough to keep things interesting. I'm sure I'll read more of this series in the future. I'd recommend this story.
"Great compilation of stories from the Mercy-verse"
Overall rating: 4.5-5 stars
This was a great group of short stories. I'm listening to the audio version of this (which is a total of 14 hours & 52 minutes long) so I will give lengths of each story as well a rating and short review.
Time: 0-2:36
4-4.5 stars
This was a really good prequel type story. It was interesting to find out more about Bran and Samuel and how they escaped the captivity by the witch. I was actually surprised that the relationship between Ariana and Samuel was a lot deeper than I had expected and it's rather sad how they ended up split apart. I'm just glad they find each other again in Silver Borne. :D
Fairy Gifts
Time: 2:36-3:38
4 stars
This is a story of Thomas, a young Chinese man that lived in Butt, MT in the early 1900s. He was turned in to a vampire against his will and trapped in servitude. When he enters a bargain with a Fae, Thomas ends up getting more than he expected. This was a really interesting story. I don't recognize the characters from any previous stories so I'm hoping Thomas (and maybe Maggie) will show up in the series down the line.
Time: 3:38-4:45
4-4.5 stars
Grey takes place in Chicago and is about a vampire named Elyna. She had been turned (against her will) years before and it caused her to loose everything. After finally gaining her freedom, Elyna was willing to do whatever was needed to be able to go back home. This was a touching story and I really liked how it turned out. I liked Elyna and wouldn't mind seeing her in the series in the future.
Seeing Eye
Time: 4:45-5:52
4 stars
This was a very good story about the first time Tom and Moira (from Hunting Ground) meet. Tom comes to Moira for help when his brother comes up missing adn she has to face an old enemy in the process. I liked Tom and Moira in Hunting Grounds so I found it very interesting to see how they first met and the beginnings of their relationship. :)
Alpha & Omega
Time: 5:52-8:05
4.5-5 stars
This is a great story. It's the intro story for the Alpha & Omega series which is great.
Anna is a werewolf and has been for 3 years. Unfortunately she was turned against her will and is part of a horrible pack that abuses her regularly. She has been struggling to get by but when she sees a news story about a young man that she know was in her Alpha's house she decides she needs to call in a higher authority, the Marrack (the leader of all the werewolves in North America). She's terrified because dominant wolves have always meant pain for her but she's determined to try to help the boy. When she speaks to the Marrack, she finds out he's already sent someone to Chicago and he asks her to meet his emissary.
Charles is his Father's (the Marrack) enforcer. He's an old and very Dominant. He's been sent to Chicago to investigate a few issues. He isn't expecting a last minute change in plans when he gets a message from his father to meet a female werewolf at the airport and keep her safe. He's also not expecting her to be an Omega (a rare type of werewolf that helps calm others) and that his wolf will immediately decide to claim her as his mate.
The story isn't long and only takes place over a little over a day. Charles and Anna discuss things and Charles finds out that some weird stuff has been going on in the pack (including the many instances of abuse and rape of Anna over the 3 years she's been in the pack). Things between Charles and Anna don't get much further than beginning interest (no insta-love) but it was done well and you can see the starting of a connection between them and Anna feels safe with Charles and that's something she hasn't had since she was turned. There are a couple encounters with some of the bad werewolves and a final confrontation in which the mystery is solved and the bad guys are taken out. The story ends with a possibility of a HEA (which will come about in the continuing series) as Charles asks Anna to move to Montana with him so they can explore a possible relationship together (their human sides that is, since their wolves are already there).
This is a great story. I love Charles and Anna. She's been through so much but yet is still has spirit and is willing to do what needs to be done to help others. Charles is so gruff and has to be hard in what he does for his Father but he finds in Anna, someone he wants to shelter and protect and that brings about soft feelings in him for the first time in his life (and he's had a long life so far). This story is a lead in to the series so I'd recommend planning to read the first book of the series Cry Wolf right after this as it starts immediately after this book leaves off. I'd recommend this story. 2 thumbs up!
The Star of David
Time: 8:05-9:06
4.5-5 stars
This story is about David Christianson, a werewolf from Moon Called. David had a rough life and didn't chose to become a werewolf. When he came home from Vietnam changed and found his wife with another man...well lets just say things didn't go well and he has been estranged from part of his family since then. At the beginning of this story, David's daughter, who he hasn't seen for years, calls asking for a favor. She works as a social worker and there's been some trouble with one of her charges and she suspects supernatural things are in play. David agrees to help and things get figured out and fixed. The story ends with a sweet bit of Christmas cheer that gives it a happy ending.
I have to admit that I've been a little curious about David before so I was happy to get a bit of a peak in to his life. This was a great story and I was thrilled to see something good happen for David. I hope to see more of him in the future.
A Rose in Winter
Time: 9:06-10:32
4.5-5 stars
This was a great short story. It revolves around Kara, a 13 year old girl that was turned in to a werewolf (her introduction was in Blood Bound) and now is having trouble learning to control her change. She befriends Asil (aka The Moor) and he helps her in her journey to learn how to control her change. It's a really good story with some touching moments. I loved seeing more of Asil and Kara is a pretty cool young character. I hope to see more of both of them in the future (and maybe see something finally develop between Asil and Sage?!?!). :)
In Red, with Pearls
Time: 10:32-12:01
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I loved this story! It focuses on Warren and Kyle. A zombie is sent to kill Kyle and Warren has to find out who and why. I love Warren and it was great to see his PoV and get a glimpse in to his life. :D
Time: 12:01-13:09
4.5-5 stars
This was a great short story. It basically revolves around Ben working at his job as a DBA (Database administrator). Since I work in IT myself I found the tales of his work antics funny and somewhat realistic (it's scary what code writers will do to a program...). What I really loved though was getting to see Ben start to grow. We get some insight in to Ben and get to see him realize what the true job of a dominant is and accept his instincts that tell him to do things he normally wouldn't do.
I've had mixed feeling about Ben in the past. He obviously has an issue with woman and there's an indication that he may have done some bad things in the past. In this story we do learn his background. It's rather horrifying and shows him as both the victim and person doing the victimizing which made me feel badly for him but mad at him. Ben had certain constraints that made it harder for him to do the right things and the fact that he made the effort (even if later than he should have) made it easier for me to accept his past. I like that in recent books he's been improving in attitude and such and this story really shows that improvement. I hope to see much more of Ben in the future. I'd love to see him in another short...maybe he'll eventually find love!?!?! Well, I can always hope. :D
Time: 13:09-14:30
4-4.5 stars
This was a really good story. It focuses around Mercy with a bit of Adam thrown in at the end. Mercy is approached by a someone in need of her powers with ghosts. Mercy agrees to help and has a brief adventure while helping get rid of a pesky poltergeist. It's an interesting story and we get to see Mercy dealing with some of the stuff that took place during Night Broken and I liked the glimpse.
Silver Borne outtake
This was a nice scene from Ariana's PoV that shows how she and Samuel reunited during the story. After reading their start in "Silver" it was nice to see their HEA come to life.
Night Broken outtake
Time: 14:44-14:51
This was a scene that didn't make it in to Night broken from Adam's PoV. It's basically just an interesting conversation between Adam and Coyote that takes place at the end of the story while Mercy is recovering in the hospital. I liked the scene but there's not much to it.
* note - I didn't rate the 2 outtakes separately because they're so short.
Overall, this was a great group of short stories. If you love the series already I'd definitely recommend picking this up. The stories are self contained enough that I think someone new to the series could read them without an undue amount of confusion so I'd recommend this to anyone really. :D
* note - Each story had a different narrator. All the narrators did a very good job.
"Alright start to the series"
2.5-3 stars
This was an alright story. Madison was nice but needed some backbone at times. Chase was pretty much an idiot who couldn't see how his actions affected others and lived a lie out of fear of being something he wasn't. The story was alright but the constant angst throughout the story was annoying. J. Lynn is actually a pseudonym for Jennifer L. Armentrout. I've read one book (which I liked) by her before this but it was in a different genre.
Madison works for a big museum and loves her work. She has a loving family and friends that she likes hanging out with. What Madison doesn't have is a man...this is because she's been in love with her brother's best friend, Chase, since she was very young and can't seen to find anyone remotely as good to help her get past him. She's tried to have a life but it's hard when they constantly run in to each other...like him getting an apartment in her building and always going to the gym at the same time as her...
Chase owns multiple night clubs and has done very well for himself. He's 1 of 3 brothers who were raised in a household where his father cheated on their mother and their mother drank away her sorrows. Chase decided that he's his father's son and he'll only hurt anyone he gets involved with so he decides never to get in a relationship.
So...Madison's brother and family think that her and Chase should be together so when a booking issue comes up, it's arranged so that Chase and Madison have to share a cabin. Since the resort that the wedding is taking place at is out in the boonies, there's no chance of either of them finding other accommodations. Madison is pretty much already horrified to be the Maid of Honor to Chase's Best Man and to have to bunk with him just makes it worse. She's always wanted Chase and she's the type of girl that wears her feelings on her face and doesn't lie well so it's not a hidden thing. Because of this, Madison is embarrassed when her family brings it up like it's cute. The fact that Chase treats her like a little sister doesn't help. They had one slip years before and haven't been able to get past it to their old friendship. They both miss it but don't know how to fix things.
So, Chase and Madison are stuck in a cabin together and of course Chase has trouble keeping his hands off Madison but when he does he stops and runs off like he's kissed a zombie so Madison is rightly feeling crappy about Chase's treatment of her. This is really where Chase showed how much of an idiot he is because he keeps pushing Madison away to "protect her" from the eventual heartbreak he's bound to make her feel when all the pushing away was doing the job quite nicely. Basically the drama is ongoing until the very end. Chase can't get past his determination that he's bad news (even though none of his past actions really demonstrate this) and Madison is trapped in the situation and keeps getting hurt by Chase being an idiot. Thankfully, Chase does come to his senses and goes after Madison and they have a nice ending to the story as they start planning their HEA.
This was an alright story. I liked Madison but yet at times I wanted to shake her. She was trapped in a situation she couldn't easily work around but I really felt she should have been more vocal about her issues with Chase's treatment of her...maybe he would have started realizing how his actions looked to others. Chase...well he seemed like a decent guy but he was an idiot and he just kept doing stupid things that, if he'd have thought about it from her PoV (or any other PoV other than his own), he might have figured out some things instead of things going to crap. Overall the story wasn't bad and was even enjoyable at times but the whole relationship drama seemed overdone. Hopefully this improves in the next book in the series as I've already purchased books # 2 & 3.
"Really good start to the series :D"
4-4.5 stars
This was a really good start to a new series. I liked Nevada and found her to be an interesting character. Mad Rogan is rather hard to love since he's very self centered and doesn't show much interest in the welfare of others when performing the tasks her feels need done but he grows on you... :)
This story takes place in a universe that's similar to our Earth but has magic. A century or so ago, someone came up with a potion that released the magical abilities in people. By the time people realized that this could be dangerous, too many people had taken it to stop the spread through the descendants off the people with magic. Magic became a trait to breed for and people were married and had kids in order to propagate talent instead of for love. Now days, the strongest magical families are known as houses and they wield a lot of power.
Nevada is the head of her family's investigation firm. Her father died and her family mostly cant take part in full time investigation because of age or infirmity or because they're too young. Mostly they do fine though because they take small cases involving insurance fraud and divorces, nothing that should cause too much danger. Nevada has never developed her magical talent and most people think she's a dud. She can tell when people are telling the truth but didn't want to be forced to be an interrogator.
Mad Rogan is a magical Prime (the highest ranking) and even in that ranking he's considered high on the powerful scale. He joined with the Army when he left school and he killed a lot of people and did a lot of things he doesn't like to think about. He hates his family and now that he's out of the Army he stays closed off and is rarely seen.
Rogan gets begged by a cousin that he used to care for to help her son, Gavin, who got caught up with a trouble making pyrotechnic Prime (named Adam) from a big house and is now in trouble. Rogan agrees to go try to get Gavin and take him in to the police so he doesn't get killed while being taken in. Around this time, Adam's family is tired of him causing trouble and asks a security company they know to see about bringing Adam in. That company owns Nevada's company and basically sends her to get Adam (even though it's a suicide mission) and gives her no real choice about the matter. Nevada gets a hold of Adam and knowing she can't force him to come in, she tries to convince him it's in his best interest to be brought it. Adam's not really interested but takes an interest in Nevada which gives her hope she might be able to talk him around.
Rogan comes in to the picture when he tracks some of the same leads as Nevada and finds her on Adam's trail. The problem is he thinks Nevada might be a friend of Adam's. Rogan believes that Nevada knows where Adam is so their first encounter doesn't go very well at all and after that first meeting, Nevada wants nothing to do with Rogan. Rogan realizes she's his only chance to track Adam though and isn't about to let her evade him. She resists working with Rogan because he makes his disinterest in the welfare of others very clear from the start but Nevada soon realizes she had no chance of bringing Adam in without some help and Rogan is powerful enough to do what she needs. They strike a deal to work together and Rogan will find out where his cousin is and he'll help deliver Adam to his house to fulfill her duties. It's interesting to see them working together. Nevada has a definite moral compass and sometime she has to push Rogan not to cross certain lines. Even though most people fear him, Nevada also isn't afraid to say what need to be said and enforcing certain points, forcibly if needed. The romance starts very slowly between the 2. They start out adversarial and slowly grow their relationship to something better. It's not perfect by the end though and they have an attraction but haven't gotten physical outside of a couple kisses. Nevada is resisting Rogan but he's determined to win her. The action plot is settled to a point but there's some lingering sub-plots that seems set to continue in the next book.
I really enjoyed this story. Nevada is a heroine I liked and I can't think of any real complaints about her. Rogan was compelling to begin with and I liked him more as the story continued. Now I really like him and I can't wait for the next book because I want to see Rogan win Nevada. Overall this was a very enjoyable story with an interesting plot that was very engaging. I'd recommend this story. Thumbs up. :D
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I see no problem with this. The worst offenders, the volaile ones, are in Twin Towers and this is not available to them.Many of these men are older. Anything that keeps them on a better path than they are on (as some say this does) is fine. Not every concession is a bad thing, and this one seems to be appropriate and well managed.
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Before we grant them anything, see if they cheer or not when a terrorist bomb kills and injures dozens of innocents.If they´re saddened, let them pray.
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Do Christians get to have church services by a prison chaplain every Sunday?
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Why are we using tax dollars to cater to these savages?What´s next? Foot baths? Bursa and niqab so for women inmates?Not all Muslims are terrorists - but most terrorists are Muslim.ROP? No observing Muslim customs or holidays in prison until they renounce terrorism.
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Re #4, in tis jail, yes. Christians and Jews have had regular access to services. And to chaplains. The Muslims were shorted because there were not enough volunteer imams. The rules changed and inmates can lead these sessions under the direction of a sheriff´s dept. staff member.Services are held in the Men´s Central Jail "chapel", which I imagine is a pretty spartan meeting room of some sort.From the article:An inmate in light green scrubs and a black kufi took the pulpit, counseling his fellow Muslims to keep their faith when they leave the jail."You don´t want to be my age and still coming up these stoops," he said. "Don´t be no Jumu´ah Muslim or no penitentiary Muslim."Inmate Malcolm Moore, 61, read a passage from the Koran about patience. In the end, he said, "You don´t need a prayer rug to pray."The volunteer imam, Adel Schumann, spoke about why Muslims fast during Ramadan."If you can control the core needs of your body … it´s easier to restrain yourself from committing sins," he said.I see nothing wrong with this.
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(cont´d)There are no extra costs generated by this. All of the religious counselors in the jail - pastors, rabbis, imams - are volunteers.
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Should have mentioned priests in that last bit.All volunteer their services.
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That´s really warm and fuzzy. The only thing missing was why they were in jail.
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Horace Silver, whom we lost yesterday, believed that worthwhile music arises from feeling. He thought that to be true to himself, he had a responsibility not to let fashion or artifice deflect him from what his feelings dictated. Fortunately for him, and for us, he had the skill and the imagination to transmit his feelings through his pen and his fingers. By the early 1950s, the top flight of modern jazz musicians had absorbed the theories and methods of bebop. Many were at the outer limits of … [Read more...]
Horace Silver, RIP
Word has just come in that Horace Silver died today at the age of 85. For details, see Peter Keepnews' obituary of Silver in The New York Times. Tomorrow, we will have reflections on Silver's career and importance to music. … [Read more...]
Aaron Sachs & Jimmy Scott, Gone
It is sad to hear of the recent deaths of Aaron Sachs and Jimmy Scott. Sachs was a gifted clarinetist and tenor saxophonist who never became as well known as many of his contemporaries despite yeoman work in bands led by Van Alexander, Red Norvo, Benny Goodman, Earl Hines, Benny Goodman, Tom Talbert and Buddy Rich, among others. In the 1960she became a stalwart in Latin jazz, playing for Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez. Sachs would have been 91 on the 4th of July. I recently saw him … [Read more...]
Moon Love
Tired but not ready to go to bed, I wandered into the back yard at midnight, camera in hand, to see if the full moon was visible. Slipping in and out of cloud banks that looked hand-tinted, the moon gave the southeastern sky the look of an impressionist painting. As I gazed moonstruck, a number of songs came to mind, none more powerfully than "Moon Love," adapted in 1939 by Mack David, Mack Davis and Andre Kostelanetz from the second movement of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. Glenn Miller … [Read more...]
Happy Fathah's Day
One of Earl "Fatha" Hines's greatest admirers, fellow pianist Dick Wellstood, wrote in the liner notes for Earl Hines: Quintessential Continued, Behold Earl Hines, spinner of yarns, big handed virtuoso of the black dance, con man extraordinaire, purveyor of hot sauce. Behold Earl Hines, Jive King, boss of the sloppy run, the dragged thumb, the uneven tremolo, Minstral of the Unworthy Emotion, King of Freedom. Democratic Transcendent, his twitchy, spitting style uses every cheesy trick … [Read more...]
Recent Listening: Lucky Thompson
Lucky Thompson: New York City 1964-65 (Uptown) Uptown's two-CD Thompson set, released in 2009, inspired a brief flurry of comment and soon slipped under the radar. It deserves renewed attention. The album documents two live appearances of a musician who reached less fame than his ability and importance warranted. Thompson worked in the 1940s and '50s in Dizzy Gillespie's sextet and with the big bands of Billy Eckstine, Tom Talbert and Count Basie. Hank Jones, Oscar Pettiford and Milt Jackson … [Read more...]
2014 JJA Award Winners
Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Maria Schneider and Cecile McLorin Savant were among the winners announced at the Jazz Journalists Association's awards ceremony this week. Hancock won the JJA's 2014 award for Lifetime Achievement In Jazz. McLorin Salvant was named Up And Coming Artist of the Year and Female Singer of the Year. Shorter is another double winner; JJA members named him Musician of the Year and his Without A Net album of the year. Schneider (pictured) hit a triple: She won as … [Read more...]
Other Matters: Mount Adams
This is Mount Adams, on the edge of the Yakama Indian Reservation, 60 miles southwest of Rifftides world headquarters, at 10 o'clock this morning. At 12,307 feet, Mount Adams is the second highest mountain in the Cascades chain, after Rainier at 14,410. The Yakamas call the mountain Pahto. Here's a line from the annals of the U.S.-Indian Treaty Councils: The great white mountain represents the ways of the past – the pursuit of game on the foothills, the gathering of wild plant … [Read more...]
Moscow Shadows And Igor Butman
Occasional Rifftides Moscow correspondent Svetlana Ilyicheva sent a dramatic photo by the Russian photographer Pavel Korbut. We show it to you with Mr. Korbut's permission. The shadows are those of trumpeter V. Eilenkrieg, saxophonist Dmitry Mos'pan and an unidentified third musician, possibly a bassist. Mr. Korbut caught them performing recently at the Igor Butman Club in Moscow. At 52, tenor saxophonistand club ownerIgor Butman is one of the best known Russian jazz artists. … [Read more...]
Monday CD Recommendation: Orrin Evans
Orrin Evans' Captain Black Big Band, Mother's Touch (Posi-Tone) Regulars at the uptown New York club Smoke relish not only the musicianship but also the slap-dash camaraderie that pianist Orrin Evans' big band exhibits during performances. Without the fun and games, the band is just as compelling in this studio recording. Evans' "In My Soul," slow and slinky with gospel overtones, sets the high standard that his contingent of bright youngsters and experienced veterans maintains throughout. … [Read more...]
Compatible Quotes: An Occasional Series
It bugs me when people try to analyze jazz as an intellectual theorem. It's not. It's feeling. —Bill Evans Originality's the thing. You can have tone and technique and a lot of other things but without originality you ain't really nowhere. Gotta be original. —Lester Young A chimpanzee could learn to do what I do physically. But it goes way beyond that. When you play, you play life. —Jaco Pastorius I can't stand to sing the same song the same way two nights in … [Read more...]
When Sonny Met Frank
After reading the May 24 Rifftides post about the passing of pianist Frank Strazzeri, producer Dick Bank sent a story from Los Angeles. Frank did a recording with Sonny Stitt in the Eighties at Sage & Sound studio in Hollywood. The engineer, Jim Mooney, remembers that Stitt had brought a big bottle with him, which he put next to the piano. He'd refresh himself during breaks. The bottle was emptying faster than it should have, but he said nothing. Finally, he came over to help himself and … [Read more...]
Davis And Dunbar: Summertime
On the calendar, summer is nearly three weeks away. In many parts of the United States, thermometers tell us that it is here. Whether you measure summer's arrival by time or temperature, there are few better ways to greet it than with George Gershwin's anthem to the season from Porgy and Bess. This duo interpretation was filmed at a 1972 Highlights In Jazz concert in New York. The bassist is Richard Davis, the guitarist Ted Dunbar (1937-1998). Respected among musicians for his theoretical … [Read more...]
Recommendation: Artt Frank On Chet Baker
Artt Frank, Chet Baker: The Missing Years, A Memoir Frank's personalized story is a valuable adjunct to James Gavin's dark biography of Baker, Matthew Ruddick's balanced bio and Jeroen de Valk's exploration of the trumpeter's music making. In an unpolished, conversational narrative, the drummer tells of his long friendship with the trumpeter and of sharing exhilarating high points and depressing low points in Baker's life. In more than one sense, Frank was instrumental in Baker's late-1960s … [Read more...]
Bea's Flat
As a companion to the Artt Frank-Chet Baker recommendation posted above, let's listen to something from Baker's early work. Here's what I wrote about "Bea's Flat" in the notes for Mosaic's box set The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (out of print). A book of transcriptions of Baker's solos on "Band Aid," "No Ties," "Maid in Mexico" and several other Freeman pieces was published not long after the original 10-inch Pacific Jazz LPs hit … [Read more...]
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The other day in a National Public Radio story about the Veterans Administration mess and the resignation of its director, NPR correspondent Quil Lawrence (pictured) consistently spoke of "President Obama," "Mr. Obama" and "the President." Courtesy titles have become rare enough in journalism that I was struck by Mr. Lawrence's use of them. Years ago, with few exceptions, print and broadcast news organizations began allowing references to presidents of the United States by their last names. It … [Read more...]
Desmond And The Cats
Paul Desmond died 37 years ago today. Every year, as the anniversary approaches, my cerebellum senses it and the brain starts dialing up episodes. Playwright Jack Richardson (1934-2012) got it right when he spoke at the memorial service about what it was like to be Paul's friend: I found him the best company of anyone I'd ever known in my life. I found him the most loyal friend I've ever had in my life. I found him the most artistic person I've ever known in my life. His leaving will make … [Read more...]
Herb Jeffries, Singer
After Herb Jeffries died on Sunday in Los Angeles, headlines around the world remembered him for his career as a singing cowboy in a succession of low budget 1930s Hollywood movies. Herb Jeffries dies at 100; Hollywood's first black singing cowboyThe Los Angeles Times Herb Jeffries, 'Bronze Buckaroo' of Song and Screen, Dies at 100 (or So)The New York Times Appreciative listeners are more likely to recall Jeffries as the singer who worked with the Earl Hines Orchestra, … [Read more...]
Meet Kojo Roney
With hardly a week going by in which we don't lose a venerable musician, it may be natural to wonder whether the art form will wither. That is unlikely. New players emerge and enrich the music. It is rare, however, that they emerge quite as young as Kojo Roney of the Philadelphia Roneys. He is the son of tenor saxophonist Antoine and a nephew of trumpeter Wallace. He plays drums. He is nine years old. He recently sat in for Al Foster at the Village Vanguard in New York. Although the rest of the … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Remembrance Of A Friend
This piece first appeared on Rifftides on Memorial Day, 2011. There is someone I think of every Memorial Day, and many other days. Cornelius Ram and I were among a collection of young men who accepted the United States Marine Corps' bet that we weren't tough or smart enough to wrestle commissions from it. It quickly became apparent to everyone, including the drill instructors charged with pounding us into the shape of Marines, that Corky Ram would have no problem. He was a standout in the … [Read more...]
In Memoriam: Frank Strazzeri
Reports that the veteran pianist Frank Strazzeri had died began circulating a couple of weeks ago. They were impossible to confirm until now. Strazzeri died at 84 on May 9 in his hometown, Rochester, New York, but he spent most of his career in Los Angeles. He moved back to Rochester in late April following a final engagement at the Glendale club Jax, where he often played in his final years. After attending the Eastman School of Music, in 1952 the 22-year-old Strazzeri worked as house … [Read more...]
Remember Gregory Herbert?
Gregory Herbert, one of the most talented saxophonists of his generation, was born in Philadelphia 67 years ago this month. After a brief engagement with Duke Ellington when he was 17, Herbert spent four years as a music major at Temple University in his hometown, concentrating on alto saxophone, clarinet and flute. In 1971 he joined Woody Herman's Herd, that perpetual incubator of young talent, and began to specialize as a tenor saxophonist. Based on his work with Herman, conventional wisdom in … [Read more...]
Bill Holman: 87 And Swinging
This is Bill Holman's birthday. At 87, the great arranger shows no inclination to sit around basking in the glow of his achievements. He and his band are gearing up for a concert tomorrow night at the Los Angeles Jazz Institute's Adventures In Big Band Jazz, a four-day celebration featuring music associated with 13 big bands. In the course of his career, Holman has written for at least half of them, including those of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson and Terry Gibbs, not … [Read more...]
Recommendation: Three 21st Century Trumpets
Dick Titterington & The Three Trumpet Band, Three Trumpets, No Waiting (Heavywood) Trumpet stars of the Portland jazz scene, Dick Titterington, Paul Mazzio and Thomas Barber blend and challenge one another. From the outset, the leader sets a high standard with the range, technical skill and crafty ideas of his extended improvisation on Michael Brecker's "African Skies." Mazzio's reflective solo and Barber's brief exercise in wit on John Scofield's "Gil B643" are highlights. The harmonic … [Read more...]
Bees Followup: Lionel Hampton
Rifftides reader Ted Arenson writes in response to yesterday's posting about bees and a piece of bee-oriented music: How about Hamp and the Ellingtonians great recording of "Buzzin 'Round with the Bee?" That's a fine reminder of the many all-star sessions that Lionel Hampton recorded for RCA Victor in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Victor usually listed the records as by "Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra," suggesting a studio full of musicians. In fact, the bands were combos of … [Read more...]
Other Matters: Bees
This morning a man came to the door, introduced himself as Francisco and said he was cutting the neighbors' lawn. The neighbors were away. "Do you know about bees?" Francisco said. "Let me show you." We walked over to a tree and there were two huge clumps of bees hanging from a branch. Francisco said, "When I was a kid, one time I was out playing and disturbed a nest of bees and they started to come after me. We lived near a river, and the only way I could escape them was to jump in the river … [Read more...]


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About a week ago, I received the most exciting package of nail mail ever!! I thought I had long ago accepted the fact that I would never own any Nerd Lacquers, but thanks to a few people in a Facebook group, I now have FIVE Nerds, and three more on the way that I managed to snatch up from the restock last week!!
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Anyways, the main reason I've been so awful about posting the past week or two is that I've been spending all my time watching Doctor Who. I've become completely obsessed, and have spent hours pouring over every episode of new Who (haven't got to the classics yet) but with the arrival of my Nerd Lacquers, I figured it was time to share! Who's ready to get their Whovian on with me? :D
This is *EDIT: three coats. Oops!* of I Think You Call Me... Sexy. It's a gorgeous deep blue jelly/shimmer base; there's tons of silver and blue glitters packed in there, I'm not sure how it all fits! Oh, must be bigger on the inside.
These first few photos are in my lightbox, since Sexy is so crazy reflective in all her glittery glory, and you miss all the detail without the lightbox. I only had to use one thick coat of Seche Vite for a smooth finish, which was a pleasant surprise!
And now, under Mishka's influence, matted Sexy! Topped with one coat of Essie Matte About You for a glorious velvety smooth TARDIS. No lightbox here.
How gorgeous is this polish?? Definitely a wonderful choice for my first Nerd Lacquer! I've already worn a few of the others, so expect to see those over the next week or two, (if I can tear myself away from Who episodes for long enough to write another post, that is.)
Your turn! Do you have any Nerd Lacquer polishes? Are you lusting after any? And most importantly, raise your hands all my fellow Whovians! :D


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Described as the "patron [saint] of institutional critique" by the New York Times, Asher's Biennial project consists of keeping the museum open around the clock from May 26 at 00:01 through May 28 at 23:59.
The jury responsible for selecting Asher for the prize consisted of: Adam D. Weinberg, the Whitney's Alice Pratt Brown Director; Donna De Salvo, Whitney Associate Director of Programs and Chief Curator; the 2010 curators Francesco Bonami and Gary Carrion-Murayari; and three guest panelists, Hou Hanru (San Francisco Art Institute), Yasmil Raymond (Dia), and James Rondeau (Art Institute of Chicago).
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Sorry for the short notice, folks, but things have been nuts over here.
Come on out to HeroesCon this weekend, June 20 – 22nd, in lovely downtown Bankstown. I mean Charlotte, North Carolina.
Scott Wegener will not be attending because he's beating his head against the wall to get Volume 9 finished. I keep telling him that pencils and paper would work better, but what do I know? I'm no artist.
On the bright side, sort of, you get me, your favorite/only Atomic Robo writer, Brian Clevinger! I'll be in the Artists' Alley, where I don't belong, at table AA-1521. Yes, Scott is on the guest list for table AA-1520, but he will not be there. Come by anyway and find out if I stole his table or just stuck with mine!
We've got Atomic Robo trade paperbacks for sale and maaaaybe posters? I dunno, I should be packing for the trip right now. And we're doing a panel with Nerdy Show on Sunday! Check it:
4:00 pm Room 203B
Making Comics… The Atomic Robo Way!
You know who comics are supposed to be for everyone? Well Atomic Robo, The World's Greatest Action Science Comic, actually IS! This wildly successful sci-fi adventure series made a promise: regardless of age or gender – this book is for you. Join the folks behind Robo as they discuss how the spirit of inclusiveness informs the creative process, and the future of comics.
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School Children Get A Taste For Web Design At InfoLab21
Cutting edge web design is the hot topic of the day for children at Arkholme C of E Primary School following a recent visit to NuBlue Digital Solutions, based at InfoLab21.
Top designers from NuBlue, an award-winning web design and hosting agency, showed a class of Years 5 and 6 children how websites are designed and brought to life. Mike Ashworth, NuBlue Creative Director, challenged the children to work in groups and design their own one page website for an eco-friendly electric car. The best design was chosen to be made into a site for the winning team.
Teacher Graham Brough said, "The children very much enjoyed the morning, they got a lot from this experience and they have been talking of little else since."
The school were given an added surprise at the end of the visit when NuBlue presented them with a new sponsored football kit in the school and company colours.
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Posted: 10/13/2007 - The nation's largest group of atheists and agnostics are gathering this weekend for the group's 30th annual convention in Madison.
Posted: 10/13/2007 - The nation's largest group of atheists and agnostics are gathering this weekend for the group's 30th annual convention in Madison.
Posted: 10/13/2007 - A school bus hit a sports utility vehicle, leaving two Chicago area residents dead and nine students injured in southern Wisconsin.
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Updated: 10/12/2007 - Area businesses are raising awareness and funds for breast cancer detection and research during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Updated: 10/12/2007 - A young Stevens Point burn survivor, and his mother, share their story in an effort to prevent fire and burn injuries.
Posted: 10/12/2007 - The 29-year-old Wausau woman accused of stealing a purse, then robbing a Wausau Credit Union and gas station Thursday is now charged for the crimes.
Posted: 10/12/2007 - Agricultural officials expect Wisconsin will hang on to its spot as the nation's top producer of cranberries.
Posted: 10/12/2007 - Some veterans aren't happy that the state is replacing the red, white and blue military license plates.
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Updated: 10/12/2007 - The Dane County coroner says carbon monoxide poisoning likely killed four people, including two children, sleeping in a horse trailer outside the Alliant Energy Center.
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Posted: 10/12/2007 - A 16-year-old boy is found fatally shot on Milwaukee's north side.
Posted: 10/12/2007 - Police pulled a teen from Stevens Point Area Senior High School yesterday and sent him to the Portage County Jail.
Posted: 10/12/2007 - A neighbor testified about hearing acommotion in the hallway the night two people were fatally stabbed in Madison last year.
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Updated: 10/12/2007 - More than 90,000 children's toys have been recalled for containing dangerous levels of lead.
Updated: 10/12/2007 - Wausau police are questioning a woman in connection to two robberies in the area.
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Posted: 10/11/2007 - The Wisconsin State Patrol has been aiding authorities in Forest County since Sunday's shooting rampage.
Posted: 10/11/2007 - A man accused of trying to rob a pizza-delivery man picked the wrong Milwaukee hospital from which to seek medical attention.