Calm Before The Storm

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Summary: Potential Wasted
Review: Colonel Marcel Robicheau has spent 20+ years closeted in the military. When she retires, she and an acquaintance open an antique store in San Antonio, Texas. Several things do not ring true in this book; for instance, the first thing she does after retiring is to put rainbow stickers on her beemer. I would think that it would take more than a day to undo the 20 years discipline of being in the closet. Other things bothered me as well. She was madly in love with her best friend's lover, and valiantly stayed away from her for the longest time. But then she was over her immediately upon finding her best friend's other love interest intriguing. The book could also stand a good editor. There were misspelled words, words that were soooo overused, and instances where the writer and editor forgot what had been written a page earlier (for instance, Marcel was eating fajitas and on the next page, but at the same meal, she was eating tacos). Those are the kinds of things that detract from a book. . I'm still wondering where the title for the book came from, but that was the least of my problems with this book. This is a fluff piece that has little plot, characters that have potential, but who are not realized, and an ending so predictable that one wonders why one wasted the couple of hours it took to read the book.

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Summary: Quick read, good moments
Review: I read some of the previous reviews and agree with a few criticisms- but I did find the book pretty entertaining. It IS a very quick read, and the story starts with the Colonel retiring- so don't think you're going to get a lesbian military story here. No ma'am. But I liked the dialogue- which is really the only way you get to know the characters. And they come to life in their exchanges. I'd recommend this book as a quick, light read.

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Summary: Quick read, good moments
Review: I read some of the previous reviews and agree with a few criticisms- but I did find the book pretty entertaining. It IS a very quick read, and the story starts with the Colonel retiring- so don't think you're going to get a lesbian military story here. No ma'am. But I liked the dialogue- which is really the only way you get to know the characters. And they come to life in their exchanges. I'd recommend this book as a quick, light read.

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Summary: Excellent story, gotcha plot
Review: Peggy writes another successful gotcha plot. You always enjoy her erotic scenes, and honey, you'll like this one. She builds her characters and you get your money's worth with Peggy. Great read.

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Summary: Storm makes good reading
Review: The plot of this book flies around like a cue ball, ricocheting from one situation to another on an ever-changing table. The sex is hot and fun, which I think is the author's trademark. Marcel is a complicated character and rides the storm with a compelling tenacity, and if a few loose ends weren't tied up it was only a minor distraction. This books read fast, delivers real entertainment and many thigh-clenching moments. What's more to want?

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Summary: Don't bother
Review: The plot was ok in this book but she never went anywhere with it. It was cheesy in my opinion. If you can buy it used, it would make a good quick read I guess...don't pay full price tho.

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Summary: Excellent story, gotcha plot
Review: The writer had a God given talent for the art of an author. She grabs you up out of the nice comfy chair you are sitting in and she hurls you into her writings. You have no choice but to ignore your surroundings and delve deep into the very souls of the characters.It was as if she knew our very desires and wishes that were deep in our souls where nobody had ever gone before. She dared to tap into that very being and take us to a place of desire and need. And then.... it ended. Making me wish there was an extension of the book. Whomever contracted with this author to write for them - needs many gold stars. She is AWESOME and I will continue to read her writings.

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Summary: Calm Before The Storm
Review: The writer had a God given talent for the art of an author. She grabs you up out of the nice comfy chair you are sitting in and she hurls you into her writings. You have no choice but to ignore your surroundings and delve deep into the very souls of the characters.It was as if she knew our very desires and wishes that were deep in our souls where nobody had ever gone before. She dared to tap into that very being and take us to a place of desire and need. And then.... it ended. Making me wish there was an extension of the book. Whomever contracted with this author to write for them - needs many gold stars. She is AWESOME and I will continue to read her writings.

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Summary: Another Great one from Peggy Fleming
Review: This is a great depiction of the military background and characterization. I found calm to be intriguing, sensuous and fun. I loved the way Peggy used the innerdynamics of the story to create a fun and fulfilling read. I would receommend this book to any reader....I read all of the Bella Books releases and have never been disappointed.