Happy New Year

 

Across the Miles

 

Across the Distance is a collection of short stories about six couples who share one thing in common:  They are in long-distance relationships.  The couples live in different areas, have different occupations and their circumstances are a little different, but they all find ways to make their relationships work.  Author Devin Joubert is writing from personal experience, so she understands what the couples are dealing with.  She was in a long-distance relationship with her husband for 5-1/2 years before they got married.

Across the Distance is enjoyable and hopeful, and I like the positive message that although long-distance relationships can be challenging and require setting aside time for video chats and traveling to see each other, these relationships can be successful.   

Merry Christmas

 

My take...

 I may have posted this before but I think it applies even more now. 😀

Remembering Pearl Harbor

 

Freeform Beginnings

 

Pat Vogt is an agent with the Bureau of Investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects (B.I.U.F.O.) who resigns and becomes a P.I. after an investigation of what is believed to be an alien spaceship goes wrong. Allan Pritchard is a vet who discovers a dog has been impregnated by larvae that can change shape. They work together to stop aliens from taking over society.

I haven't read that many books about alien invasions, so I wasn't sure what to think at first. However, I did enjoy the story. The writing is good, the plot is engaging, and I like the interaction between Pat and Allan. There is some adult language and content, but it isn't excessive or graphic and does fit with the story. This isn't a book for young children though.

 

It does seem the assumption is that aliens want to take over everything. I do understand there has to be conflict and an antagonist, but it would be different to read a story where the aliens aren't the bad guys (something like E.T., although it has been awhile since I've seen that movie).

 

I am curious about what happens to Pat and Allan and will read the rest of the series when I can.