2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Monarch (Claire Lance #6)

Monarch (Claire Lance #6) by Geonn Cannon

The writing is very visual. Although a later part of a series, the book can be easily read as a stand-alone. This is – for a thriller – a bit tame, no “knucklebiter”, but rather predictable. The inner struggles of Claire are convincing, I loved Jodie’s great deed – go get them!

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2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Dead Sea (Mia Kerick Story Ballads #2)

Dead Sea (Mia Kerick Story Ballads #2) by Mia Kerick

I loved this story. The descriptions of setting and the emotionally charged atmosphere set up the storyline immediately. Lenny and Kyle are both very human characters, who are each other’s Dead Sea, as they won’t let each other sink either physically or emotionally. I like how they both grow as people, and find the courage to be true to themselves. The side characters are wonderfully drawn and a huge part of the story too.

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2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Last Romance

Last Romance by Matt Burlingame

A poignant story of a man faced with only 6 months to live and the desire to make those months more fulfilling that his previously ordered and workaday life. Despite the dark reality pf the story, the author has managed to fill it with characters who can still see the humorous side of life, who still want adventure and who still want love. HIghly recommended.

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