![]() While they have their fans, they are often assailed by detractors, not only for Brenda’s approach to storytelling but the rather shallow characters she tends to create.īeing erotic romance, the DeWarenne Dynasty series of novels is highly sensual, with some of Brenda Joyce’s critics often complaining about the unnecessary emphasis she places on sex. With the majority of these novels situated in times long past, the author rarely delves deeply into the minutiae of the historical times within which her novels her set, the DeWarenne Dynasty series of novels instead prioritizing the tales of love and passion developing during these chaotic times.īrenda Joyce’s novels are typical of the erotic romance genre and do little to separate themselves from their rivals in this literary field. The novels are wide ranging and tell stories spanning a thousand years. DeWarenne Dynasty is a series of romance novels from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda JoyceĭeWarenne Dynasty has been described as a series of novels chronicling the lives of the powerful and privileged men both within the DeWarenne Dynasty Family and around them, and the women that would dare to love them. ![]()
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I am very impressed with the photoshopping going on here.Īlvermina Holmes is the daughter of Mycroft Holmes-and the niece of famed consulting detective Sir Sherlock Holmes. And the steampunky gears add an element of intrigue. ![]() I typically really hate big bugs, but the natural color and beauty of the scarab draws me in. Relationship Status: Partners in Crime (Solving) Bonus Factors: Alternate History, Steampunk, Egyptian Mythology, Mysterious Loner Dude ![]() ![]() ![]() The prologue was really difficult to read and I ended up skipping over that when I got the picture of what was happening. There were no problems in this area of the book. The writing, pacing and characters are all good. I also did not finish the book, stopped about 75% the way through. Since I rated this story so low I feel compelled to say why. He could have kissed the heroine, but felt it disrespectful to do to her.Īnimal abuse- H saves a horse from being whipped. It was part of a party game, and he had no emotions about it. Hero kisses chastely (not romantically) a girl at a party in front of the h. I would definitively recommend this one and will certainly read more by this author.Ĭheating-No, they are their first only and last. ![]() I loved all the characters and I especially love the country atmosphere and time period feel. I mean it is about a preacher's daughter. There is a little bit of bible quoting but I don't feel there is anything offense, nor would I call this a religious read. So if you like sweet & tender.respectful and pure. I really love super sweet romances sometimes even more so than erotic ones. I wouldn't exactly call this a clean read because there are some very sensual parts, but the actual act itself is kinda glazed over, so it's borderline clean IMO. Not too distracting.(Could just be me).Ī super sweet low anxiety read with a perfect hero and a perfect heroine. 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The narrating author meets a young girl on the train, who offers to narrate to him an account with a prerequisite that he will have to convert it into his 2nd publication. A call that alters everything.Īlthough, it is vastly based on this story of 6 characters, the book initiates with a train journey from Kanpur to Delhi. The call centre receives one call from a very special caller, GOD. In America, it is the THANKSGIVING time and the phone lines are ringing frantically. The 6 characters, Shyam, Priyanka, Esha, Vroom, Radhika and Military Uncle are friends, who are all working on this particular night shift together. At this particular call centre, the employees are focused on giving technical support to American clients. ![]() ‘One Night at the Call Centre’ focuses on the story of one night’s happening with 6 people working together at a call centre in Gurgaon, India. ![]() ![]() ![]() Goodbye, Things explores why we measure our worth by the things we own and how the new minimalist movement will not only transform your space but truly enrich your life. The benefits were instantaneous and absolutely remarkable: without all his “stuff,” Sasaki finally felt true freedom, peace of mind, and appreciation for the present moment. You can read this before Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom.įumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert he’s just a regular guy who was stressed at work, insecure, and constantly comparing himself to others-until one day he decided to change his life by reducing his possessions to the bare minimum. 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