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Moron Motorists #3Re: Moron Motorists #3Sorry Human - I have confused our discussion as I edited my response without realising that you were addressing it already. Oops.
Unchain yourself-Ride a unicycle
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I misread it. i thought it was 2 lanes each way
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This is a perfect example of why it is worth buying an Air-Zound. Did it prevent the accident? Perhaps. Does the driver know that he screwed up? Definitely!
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Geez you've got some dumb-nuts up there in Brissie With that centre island coming up, making the left carriageway too narrow to share safely with an overtaking car, I'd still be claiming the lane, riding where the bike logo is at 0:08, not to the left of it. Similar to the safest practice on approach to single lane roundabouts. Riding bikes in traffic - what seems dangerous is usually safe; what seems safe is often more dangerous.
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agreed. in her mind, she just approached the intersection at normal speed, braked, then commenced turning. what else could she do? it's not her fault.. the basic concept of feathering the throttle or lifting off for a few seconds to stay behind the cyclist is beyond these drivers' skill level. i'm sure she was left wondering what went wrong.
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If it looks anything like a choke point or an intersection, ride in the middle of the lane.
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Won't stop some of 'em, I've had them overtake on the wrong side of pedestrian islands before. ...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
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Ditto, but there is only 1 thing I care about - and that is that they don't hit me, which they won't try and do if its clear they can't fit.
Re: Moron Motorists #3Agreed, but... This is a school crossing and the view of oncoming traffic is none too flash. Should an opposing move prsent at the same time, this tool is likely to unthinkingly swerve straight over the top of me. While my personal safety is paramount in how I ride, I'd hate to secore it at the cost of an innocent. You'd think that I'm able to match the speed limit in that section might make a difference...
...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
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Good memory though this one was quite closer and more brown trouser worthy I'm leaning towards jumping onto the footpath although there's a blind driveway on the corner so I think it's just going to be a corner where I'll lose all my hard earned momentum. Meh, I'd rather lose momentum than come a cropper from one of our MM friends 2012 Oppy A4
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I was about to say, school crossing would mean 40kmh limit when the flags are out. If such behaviour is on the cards I'd say it's time to call the boys in blue and get them to stake the road with speed cameras. A few nice fine file should blunt the tools Riding bikes in traffic - what seems dangerous is usually safe; what seems safe is often more dangerous.
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Ditto, on a raised zebra crossing ourtside a Primary school at that... 2010 BMC SLC01
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Which is still basically the gutter. Take the lane and force them to change lanes to pass.
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Disagree entirely. A metre out from the gutter does not equate to in the gutter... not even "basically".
Re: Moron Motorists #3can I ask a techno gumby question please - I keep clicking on these links to watch the MM drivers (i like to obviously see what you have to deal with) as well as educate myself BUT... whenever i click on the videos here and it starts to play, i only get a strip at the top and at the bottom and the video itself bit doesn't show here. Maybe it's to do with settings or something, but i can see the same shaped box and watch the timer move across the bottom of the box, except i can't watch the video - i'll see if i can post a photo to show what i mean....
(sorry if that's not clear...)
Re: Moron Motorists #3cp - click the button which opens the video in a new window.
Re: Moron Motorists #3Cp - it's not something you're doing wrong. It's your computer / browser. What browser are you using can you try another? Make sure your version if flash is up to date.
Re: Moron Motorists #3This driver I'm sure saw me but just went anyway. Unfortunately this sort of thing happens all too frequently - after all I'm only a cyclist
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CP, I've been getting the same response lately using Firefox. When it happens I just click on the 'Watch on Youtube' button, bottom right of the video screen and a new window opens with no problems Riding bikes in traffic - what seems dangerous is usually safe; what seems safe is often more dangerous.
Re: Moron Motorists #3Had an interesting encounter on the way home last night, car on a cross street looks right at me & then pulls out anyway so I brake & swerve, just missing the rear of his POS car as I pass I give the driver a free & frank character assessment that he was a fairly stupid chap, or words to that effect :wink;
Apparently this MM didn't take kindly to that & met up with me shortly thereafter, asking me to repeat what I said so I did. MM protested that he had plenty of time so I pointed out that as I had to brake & swerve to avoid him that he was wrong. When MM realised I was not going to be intimidated he drove off. . . . . . . .
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Looks to me like that MM pulled out in front of the oncoming white taxi too. Maybe he has just running late for his accident? Dent.
Re: Moron Motorists #3Had a close shave this morning (no video), coming into a set of lights where a bike lane disappears, car was maybe a centimeter off my bars.
Scared the crap outta me, and sure enough the lights were red and the driver was stopped in banked up traffic. Banged on the cars window and gave them a mouthful, they were yelling back but wouldn't wind down their window when I invited them to...
Re: Moron Motorists #3Jimboss, time to get a camera? That way you don't need to bang on the window, you just report them and it feels much better ... and is probably a lot more effective in improving their behaviour in future.
The 808 type are good enough and about $36.
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+1 I don't go anywhere, either by car or bike without my cameras. The Jumbo's are used on the bikes and the GoPro in the car. These Jumbos and the 808's are cheap to buy, give very good results and will allow the police to see exactly what took place. Graeme ***Looking For Information About Bicycle Cameras ***
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Re: Moron Motorists #3I thought the more sensible answer was to claim the lane earlier. If the bike lane is ending then unfortunately it is usually up to you to merge appropriately.
Consider it from the motorist's point of view. I was driving along in my own lane when a cyclist merged into my lane next to me without even looking. He then had the nerve to bang like a lunatic on my window and insist it was my fault. I did nothing wrong, I was travelling at a constant speed in the centre of my lane. (I'm not defending the motorist for a close shave. A good road user would have seen an up coming conflict and ensured that it did not occur, this applies equally to cyclists and motorists. The description given earlier suggests the rider did not check for oncoming traffic nor take action to ensure no conflict.)
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While Cloud Computing has been doing well for just six or seven years, The Temptations have been prospering for forty, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world.
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It was a Beautiful Day!
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All eyes are on a core group of these Democrats, including Sens. Max Baucus of Montana, Mark Begich of Alaska and Mark Pryor of Arkansas, who are up for re-election in 2014.
The Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings Wednesday.
Interest groups, lobbyists, lawmakers, crime victims and others with a stake in the outcome will be watching these senators closely for signals about what measures they might support. The answers will say a lot about what, if anything, Congress can pass in the wake of the shootings of 20 school children and six adults at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., last month.
At issue are Obamas proposals to ban assault weapons, limit ammunition magazines, crack down on trafficking and require universal background checks. Leading the charge against those ideas is the National Rifle Association. The group wields enormous power to rally public sentiment and is a particular threat to Democrats in pro-gun states who face re-election.
The political concerns of Democrats create problems for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., who has his own history with the NRA.
The powerful gun lobby endorsed him in previous elections, but stayed neutral in his most recent race, in 2010. Even before Obama announced the gun proposals this month, Reid told a Nevada PBS station that an assault weapons ban would have a hard time getting through Congress. That comment irked Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., author of such a ban.
Clearly it wasnt helpful, she said this past week in reintroducing her measure. But Feinsteins original assault weapons ban was a stern political lesson for Reid and other Democrats. Its passage as part of President Bill Clintons crime bill in 1994 was blamed for Democratic election losses that year after the NRA campaigned against lawmakers who supported the legislation. When the assault weapons ban came up for renewal in 2004, Congress, under pressure from the NRA, refused to extend it.
Reid has pledged action on gun measures. This is an issue were not going to run from, he said. But hes under pressure from all sides.
Some major pieces of legislation are shepherded by the Senate leadership to the Senate floor. But Reid is promising that the gun bills will go through the Senate Judiciary Committee, whose chairman is Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., a gun owner and Second Amendment supporter.
Reid also is promising an open amendment process, potentially a lengthy endeavor. Those signals have some gun control activists concerned that the process will go so slowly that it will grind to a halt without action. Some question whether thats just the outcome desired by some moderate Democrats.
Im concerned just because Harry Reid has a mixed record on these things and we want him to be a champion, said Josh Horwitz, executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.
On the other side, the NRA, known for rewarding friends and punishing enemies, promises it will be closely watching Reid, too.
Hes going to be torn and a lot of people are going to be torn, particularly Democrats, but I think as the debate goes on hell do more good than bad from our perspective, said David Keene, NRA president. All this stuff has been debated before and once you get into a debate and a discussion and say will this do anything to protect children, to prevent another Newtown, I think the answer is going to come out `no.
Baucus, Begich, Pryor and others have been cautious in their comments on Obamas gun proposals.
Baucus called for a thoughtful debate. Begich told his home state Fairbanks Daily News-Miner that passage of any element of the package was a long haul. ... There are some of us who just fundamentally believe in a Second Amendment right. Pryor has told Arkansas media that efforts on gun safety should start with enforcing existing laws.
Another Democrat closely watching the issue is Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, known for a 2010 campaign ad where he fired a rifle shot though a copy of Democratic-written climate change legislation.
Manchin recently told a West Virginia radio station that hes working on legislation to require background checks on most gun purchases. Details werent clear but thats the area where advocates are most hopeful of finding a solution that could get through the Senate and possibly even the Republican-controlled House.
The NRA opposes legislation mandating universal background checks and disputes gun control groups claims that 40 percent of purchases happen without such checks. NRA officials question whether background checks could be done effectively in a way that makes a difference and doesnt disrupt legitimate sales.
The NRAs executive vice president, Wayne LaPierre, is to testify Wednesday before Leahys committee.
Democrats, especially those from gun-rights states, will be weighing whether to side with the NRA or follow the president, or how best to split the difference.
Were a Second-Amendment state. I support the rights of sportsmen and target shooters and collectors to own firearms. Its an important part of our culture and tradition, Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., said in an interview. But I just hear theres such grave concern given the experiences weve had with Aurora, Columbine ... people all over Colorado want to prevent these massacres. -
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Porny props up her baby
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Jessica and Ashlee Simpson were in North Carolina this weekend promoting Porny's clothing line. Apparently some of that is maternity now? At some point during the event, Porny propped her kid up on the table for photographs. We can all agree this is a business engagement, right? So... I mean. Full Story
Ashlee Simpson, Lucky Star
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This is Ashlee Simpson's video for her song Bat For A Heart which looks to me like a millennial version of Madonna's Lucky Star. She says "f-ck" and it's supposed to be hardcore. How many different things has Ashlee Simpson tried to be? And is it unfair that we are critical of her, um, evolution because of her last name? At the beginning, when she fronted like a poseur Avril Lavigne -- in and of itself hilarious, someone posing like a poseur, and totally unironically -- Joe Simpson was all over it, and had probably created it. Full Story
Porny's Pregnant Christmas
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It's official, even though you've known about for almost a month now -- Jessica Simpson confirmed her pregnancy by posting a photo of her daughter Maxwell in "BIG SIS" pose and announcing it via a new commercial for Weight Watchers (posted below). Then, conveniently, the paps converged in Hawaii where Porny's on holiday with her family. Full Story
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I don't think I've received a single email disagreeing about my position on Porny's pregnancy style: that it's remarkably superior to her non-pregnancy style, as in it's GOOD style. Crazy talk, right? But look at her, stringing together win after win this week in New York in her maternity clothes. Finally finding the proportion in her choices in length and fit and tightness and/or looseness. Full Story
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There was a story last week about how Porny's dad is still negotiating with a magazine for a half million dollar deal to officially confirm her pregnancy which is why she hasn't said anything about it yet. Two challenges here:Jessica is apparently quite far along. Jessica is too dumb to hide it. How else can you explain why she's tottering around JFK in a tight black shirt barely concealing her own baby AND Beyonce's goose feather pillow? BumpWatch is the worst with reliability, yes, but then there's just the obvious. Full Story
Ashlee Simpson & Lucky Luciano
I could have sworn that just a month ago Ashlee Simpson and estranged husband Pete Wentz were still behaving... un-estrangedly. Well I guess that passed. Ashlee was photographed walking hand in hand with her new boyfriend in NYC the other day. They were well aware they were being papped. She made no attempt to hide. Full Story
Permanent or temporary?
I suppose when it comes to marriage these days, you can never really say. I'm the only person I know whose parents divorced and then got back together – like 10 years later. When I tell this to other people with divorced parents, it's hard to fathom. Because by then, you can't imagine your parents any other way but apart anymore. Full Story
Ashlee Simpson files for divorce
She's 26. They've been married almost 3 years. Her sister Jessica was also married about the same amount of time to Nick Lachey. She split from him at 25. Young marriages, you know? Ashlee and Pete Wentz however have a child. They were photographed just a month ago, seemingly fine, with Bronx in LA. Full Story
Porny's change pouch
Picture a waitress at a restaurant. And you ask for the check. And she reaches into her change apron and pulls it out. And you hand her your bills, and she digs around in there again and gives you some coins, and a fiver. Isn't this was what my Porny was wearing around her waist last night at the LG event hosted by Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria? Yes. Full Story
Disco Porny can't multitask
You know I have a soft spot for Jessica Simpson. She makes mistakes, she says stupid sh-t, she will always choose cheap over classy, but it also seems wrong to hate on someone so dumb. There are good intentions underneath those breasts. It just takes a lot of patience to get through the dead air to find them. Full Story
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This full moon is beaming through my window with grace. I am falling asleep encountering this intense moonlit dream. Thank God it found me. The search for the perfect sentence stops here. And what an abundance of generosity. For Jessica Simpson has gifted us with not one, but two offerings. Via Twitter Full Story
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EW is reporting that Ashlee Simpson and some other dude have been axed from the new Melrose Place. The official word is that this was the intention all along. I don't watch the show, but many of you who do have been quite expressive about how she's the worst part of it. Full Story
Ashlee > Posh
Oh Anna Wintour. She keeps throwing her acid at Victoria Beckham's face. It's amazing. This is Posh arriving in London today in a pair of pants from her own line, with black patches on the inside thigh to further accentuate the thinness. The airport is her personal runway. They say the Spice Girls are working on a stage musical. Full Story
Sigh. What will we do with her? She's just… It's like trying to mold concrete. Jessica Simpson was out on 2 occasions this weekend – first at a gala in support of Operation Smile and then in Vegas with sister Ashlee to celebrate Pete Wentz's birthday. She attended the charity benefit with her main gay Ken Paves and her parents. Full Story


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I pre-order the Death series books because I am usually so excited I can't wait and I guess somewhere in my head ordering ahead of time I think the book will get here sooner. I am a bit disappointed again. This book was not as graphic as the last book, but it does seem a bit off. I know people complained about the formula, well the formula works for me. I love the interaction between Eve, Roarke, and the other characters. When they are not included in the book it lack some of the luster. If the love scenes between Eve and Roarke are not hot and heavy to me the book suffers. I mean I count the stuff off. I like the fact that this book was a bit calmer, but it was flat. If Nora only puts out two in death books a year, then she should be able to make them good. We wait 6mos each for a installment we expect it to be GOOD. I enjoyed the book some, it is better than most other books by others, but it STILL is NOT up to J.D. Robb In death series standards. Because the older books have been so good, the not so good ones have held up the flops. It is time Nora put this series back to what made it so great to start with.
Lately, each book has me upset about something. I know it is hard to please everyone, but it seems we were mostly pleased with the older books. Sometimes when you try to change stuff you mess up. If it is not broke, don't fix it. Please please give us the answers to some of our questions, and bring back the luster, care, knick butt Lt we are all used to.
The relationship between Eve and Roarke is paramount, her bantering witth sommerset, etc. Some stuff you simply can't change, just find ways to get it into the story. I don't care if it makes sense or is not realistic, it's a fiction book. I know some of us crazy folk really love these characters like they are real. You did that for us, but if you are going to keep the books up -you have to find away to make them as exciting as they used to be. Keep us wanting more.
This is beginning to be like a series on T.V when the series lose the rating power and eventually gets cancelled. I want this series to stay fresh until you decide to end the series. I would hate it to continue to go in the direction is has been with the last few books. I though I would never say I would give up on the series. This is the first time I am not looking forward to the next book. I have read all of the books many times. After this one, you have to go back to what made us fall in love with the series in the first place. Right now, if I really want all the things that made me fall in love with the series, I have to search out an older book and reread and listen to it again. The only thing I can say remains the same is Susan she was spot on again.
I enjoyed this book. Oh it was not up to J.D. Robb standards, but I still enjoyed the book.
I am not sure I like the new doctor that is trying to date Morris. I guess it's good there are new characters involved. But it's such a tight knit group you hate to see anyone bother the balance.
I was glad most of the regulars were there. I thoroughly enjoyed that. I enjoy the banter between Sommerset and Eve. I know a lot of what takes place is redundant but it is what make the book an In Death Series book. If these things are not in the book the book suffers in my opinion. The interaction between Roarke and Eve is paramount. The private moments between them is awesome and special. I look forward to them. Even if they are arguing or angry with each other it makes the book worthwhile. This book was close to getting there but not quite there. It was still enjoyable.
The book had a lot of twist and turns to where you were not sure who the killer was. It made it a bit fun. It was nice to see the boy (teko) back and helping Eve shop.
I still want to know who the candy thief is, when will Eve make Captain, and of course when will Eve and Roarke have a family. Eve it Eve she can make it all work. I agree with some other writers it would be nice to have a book on Eve and Feeny when they were partners. There are so many ways to go with this series.
As always Susan Erickson was spot on. I would not listen to the book if she wasn't the narrator. Even on an off day she is better than most.
"Bitter - Sweet"
This was a perfect ending to a series. I enjoyed the entire series. This was not my favorite of the series, but a perfect ending. I hate to see the series end. It is a great family. I enjoyed each and every story and to end with the parents telling their story of how they met and married, which started it all, is very fitting.
This was not just a sappy story, it had drama, turmoil and love. I could read about the strong family every week. It would be nice if Ms.Bryant would write another one. It would be nice to know about the things she talked about in this book come to fruition: like Zaria having twins again, and the other brother and his wife having a child. Strong Heat tells the mother and father's story but also gave us updates on the entire family.
"Pretty Good"
This was a real sappy story, but I found it refreshing. It was a bit too sweet, but I found the drama and romance to be fairly balanced. It was really too good to be true, but sometimes, you just want a feel good book and/or one that is not too dramatic.
I enjoyed the book. This is my first book by this author and I will try others by him. I was not bored. I got pass the stuff that probably was unreal, however, some of it is truly how life really is. It was good to see an underdog, Dana, to find herself, and get what she wanted after all she had been through. She had a low-life first husband and clearly deserved more.
If you are looking for a serious book with everything in the right place, give this a pass. If you are looking to enjoy a fun, romantic book mixed with life and a bit of drama, then this will fit the bill.
The narrator did an okay job. I have heard better, and worse. she was adequate - actually when I started listening she is the one that pulled me in.
"Truly Enjoyed"
I enjoyed this book. I am a new fan of Rachel Gibson and have several of her books.
This book was pretty good, but I really like it all wrapped up in a tidy bow in the end. Maybe for me I just want too much. Delaney walks away again after Nick hurts her one more time and this time it may be for good. Yes, he is a jerk but she can't help the fact that she loves him.
It would have been nice to see what happened like what the mothers felt and did after they realized that Nick and Delaney really were getting married and loved each other to distraction.
I also felt tormented a little at the back and forth but that also kept my attention and interest in the book. The characters were developed and I think the narrator did a good job.
I had this book a while and finally listened to it this week and came away satisfied. You will not be disappointment and this book is worth the credit.
"A Little Disappointed"
I am an avid fan of the In Death Series. I can't want for each installment. I was a bit disappointed with this one. I was so hoping for something outstanding. when I heard Eve was finally getting some of what she deserves I had anxiety. I was so outdone she turns the Capt job down. Why bring it up if it was not going to amount to anything. It was a bit let down for me.
I usually really enjoy all the books. I enjoyed this one too, but I think I was expecting to see some things we have been waiting for like, the candy thief, Eve finally getting her promotion. You are the author, you can have her be Captain and do her job as she likes. Why toy with us. After waiting 6 months for this book to come out and it comes up short for me.
I still enjoyed the story and I love the formula but Nora, you have to engage the other characters more like the older books. I love that Nixie showed up and Elizabeth and Richard, but it was not enough. I think you focused too much on the killer. All the stuff about him you could have been giving us more story on the regulars and even Eve and Roarke.
All in all this was a good book but certainly not one of her best. It is one I will listen to more than once, but still I felt it was lacking some of the zest the books normally have.
I hope some of the issues are revealed/ resolved soon. I don't think I will get tired of the books, but I am getting tired of waiting for some answers.
"Narrator ruined it for me"
I read this book some time ago and was excited it finally made audio. The book version is better. Although Pete Ohms is getting better he is still not there yet. He ruined the book for me. If I had not already known the story I would have been totally disappointed. The books that were narrated by others are much better. I have continued to buy the books hoping they will get better. I have been so excited the Madaris series is on audible. I might try again, but at some point I will have to let it go. I can't continue to buy the series and dislike the narrator.
The story is fairly cute started out as a business venture and the two people ended up actually falling in love. The story is well develop and you do fall in love with the characters. This book has been around for a while but still a good one. Short and sweet.
"Sad it's Over"
This was an exciting series for me. I loved all the the stories some better than others. It was great to listen to Eric's full story and see what he is really made of. You got bits and pieces of Eric in all of the stories, but this one clearly shows who he is. The only thing I didn't like was the ending. Maybe I just didn't want it to end. It was clearly bitter sweet.
I am truly sorry this is the end of the Sinners tour. I am sad, I hope OC do more books that are just as good as this series. I can't remember ever being so pleased with an entire series where I was totally into the book and the lives of the characters so much in fact I had anxiety waiting for the next installment.
Eric's story should have been put out before Trey's story so I listen to them out of order. Nonetheless still sad it's a done deal.
Eric and Reb were perfect for each other and it was great to see Eric finally get his lady. It cost him some pain in the process. It was interesting to see how the story unfolded, with Reb's mother issues and of course her former boyfriend not being who she thought he was and the sneaky things he did and his secret. I don't want to give it away. I didn't see that coming. This story has all the stuff the rest had, love, sex and drama. You see a very vulnerable side of Eric.
Poor Rebecca thought she wanted Trey who she had been pinning for until she realized Eric was the real one for her. Trey noticed what her old boyfriend and family friend was about, and helped the situation along the way. Some of the others were briefly around but not enough for me.
You will not be disappointed.
"Just Okay"
I guess coming off the Sinners tour it is hard not to compare. Maybe the let down is that I was excited and couldn't wait for this to come out. I mean literally couldn't wait. It was okay, but I must admit I really expected more. I was a bit disappointed. Well, they warned us.
I must say Justine O did not disappoint she was right on. I still Like Olivia Cunning and now patiently waiting for Eric's story later this month. I agree with one of the other reviewer It would be nice if she tie this series up and give us more of their lives so we will know the entire scoop. It was just cut short and sort of left you hanging. I hate that- The sex was hot, but the story was lacking. Yes, I like it all tied up in a nice little bow.
"Good Book"
The story continues from Mackenzie's Mountain. Joe is all grown up now and has graduated from the academy. You get a chance to see how he developed and get a glance at the rest of the Mackenzie clan. I enjoyed the story thought it was well written and engaging. This book gives us some missing information we didn't get in Mackenzie's Mountain such as, what happened to Joe while Wolf was in jail, and while Joe was in foster care. It shows how and why there was a deep bond between Joe and Wolf and gives an insight as to how Joe became so determined. This is a really good book we get to visit with Zane as well and find out the latest with him.
The best part of the book is the relationship between Joe and Carolyn, how they met and married.
You can tell this is one of Linda Howard earlier books but it is still a solid book and one of my favorites. This books holds up to any book she has written recently it shows passion and depth. You can't go wrong with a Linda Howard book It is totally worth a credit.


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