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Charlie Dickerson & Pip Atkins #2
Precipice of Doubt
Veterinarian Jodi Bowman has lost confidence in her skills after a series of bad outcomes leave her questioning her every move. Her assistant Cole Jameson offers the support she needs to get back on her feet, and as their mutual affection deepens, Jodi wonders if Cole might not be as straight as she appears. Cole lost everything in a workplace romance once before, and she has no interest in allowing history to repeat itself. But can she resist Jodi, and her own heart?
As wildlife carers Charlie and Pip settle into their new relationship, immigration challenges threaten to tear them apart. When all four women confront the wrath of the Australian wilderness, will love be enough to guide them?
Cover Artist: Sheri Halal
Genres: Action & Adventure / Romance
Tags: Workplace Romances, Second Chance at Love
As wildlife carers Charlie and Pip settle into their new relationship, immigration challenges threaten to tear them apart. When all four women confront the wrath of the Australian wilderness, will love be enough to guide them?
Cover Artist: Sheri Halal
Genres: Action & Adventure / Romance
Tags: Workplace Romances, Second Chance at Love
268 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2018
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About the author
Mardi Alexander
4 books21 followersMardi grew up on the Mid North Coast of Australia, with big rivers, sun, surf, and sand all within reach. Among Mardi’s greatest loves are watching storms out to sea and sitting on a rock wall, fishing and watching the world go by.
She moved inland to study, where the mountains called to her and eventually stole her heart. It’s where she now calls home, along with her partner, two dogs, two cats, and a couple of hundred sheep. Life in the country is never boring, with no two days being the same. Her greatest frustration is that neither she nor anyone else has been able to create the perfect water pump that never breaks down.
Easily bored, Mardi is always on the lookout for a new project of some sort or other, including, but not limited to, music, animals, drawing, woodwork, and now writing.
When she’s not working full-time, Mardi is also a volunteer firefighter, firefighting instructor, and a member of a local wildlife rescue service looking after orphaned, sick, and injured native animals.
She moved inland to study, where the mountains called to her and eventually stole her heart. It’s where she now calls home, along with her partner, two dogs, two cats, and a couple of hundred sheep. Life in the country is never boring, with no two days being the same. Her greatest frustration is that neither she nor anyone else has been able to create the perfect water pump that never breaks down.
Easily bored, Mardi is always on the lookout for a new project of some sort or other, including, but not limited to, music, animals, drawing, woodwork, and now writing.
When she’s not working full-time, Mardi is also a volunteer firefighter, firefighting instructor, and a member of a local wildlife rescue service looking after orphaned, sick, and injured native animals.
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July 19, 2018
3.5 Stars. This book is a sequel to the book To Be Determined. While I guess you could technically start here, I would recommend reading To Be Determined first. This book picks up where the first one ended. Like the first book, this is a co-authored book. I’m not sure how Alexander and Eichler divide writing duties but the books are pretty seamless. If you are an animal lover, there is a good chance you would enjoy these books. The wildlife of Australia is like another main character so if animals are not your thing, this might not be for you.
In To Be Determined, the main characters where Pip and Charlie. In this book Pip and Charlie are still the main characters but they share lead time with Jodi and Cole. Jodi is a vet and Cole an assistant vet that we actually met as secondary characters in book 1. This book is about their work, a possible romance, and their friendship with Pip and Charlie.
With the wildlife rescuers of Pip and Charlie and the vets of Jodi and Cole, this book is filled with scenes of animals. I’m an animal lover so I enjoyed this. There are plenty of cute animals that warm your heart. There are some scenes that are a little slow, and repetitive, with the care of the animals. I didn’t mind since I found them interesting but it’s why I think you need to be an animal lover to really enjoy this book.
When it comes to the romance I thought it was about average. A little stop and start for me, but I liked that there was no crazy angst with 10% of the book left that we see in so many romances. I liked Cole and Jodi as a couple and was hoping for a HEA. I also was glad that this book continued the relationship of Pip and Charlie.
One thing I really enjoyed was there was some danger and very exciting scenes. It helped to keep me turning the pages and I could not put the book down because of it. Because this book can be a little slow at times, this excitement really added to it.
The ending of the book is super sweet, a very happy HEA. It was a little roll the eyes, how much more great can you get, but this is a romance so I’m not going to complain much. I think this may be the end of the series, but there is a new character that could form a spin-off so we will see.
If you enjoyed To Be Determined chances are high you will enjoy this. If you are new to the series and are an animal lover, you will probably like this series. As I said before Alexander and Eichler make a good writing duo so I would read more books by them.
An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.
In To Be Determined, the main characters where Pip and Charlie. In this book Pip and Charlie are still the main characters but they share lead time with Jodi and Cole. Jodi is a vet and Cole an assistant vet that we actually met as secondary characters in book 1. This book is about their work, a possible romance, and their friendship with Pip and Charlie.
With the wildlife rescuers of Pip and Charlie and the vets of Jodi and Cole, this book is filled with scenes of animals. I’m an animal lover so I enjoyed this. There are plenty of cute animals that warm your heart. There are some scenes that are a little slow, and repetitive, with the care of the animals. I didn’t mind since I found them interesting but it’s why I think you need to be an animal lover to really enjoy this book.
When it comes to the romance I thought it was about average. A little stop and start for me, but I liked that there was no crazy angst with 10% of the book left that we see in so many romances. I liked Cole and Jodi as a couple and was hoping for a HEA. I also was glad that this book continued the relationship of Pip and Charlie.
One thing I really enjoyed was there was some danger and very exciting scenes. It helped to keep me turning the pages and I could not put the book down because of it. Because this book can be a little slow at times, this excitement really added to it.
The ending of the book is super sweet, a very happy HEA. It was a little roll the eyes, how much more great can you get, but this is a romance so I’m not going to complain much. I think this may be the end of the series, but there is a new character that could form a spin-off so we will see.
If you enjoyed To Be Determined chances are high you will enjoy this. If you are new to the series and are an animal lover, you will probably like this series. As I said before Alexander and Eichler make a good writing duo so I would read more books by them.
An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.
August 1, 2018
Set in and around Yamba, New South Wales, this story follows on from To Be Determined and brings Jodi and Cole to the fore as main characters. Jodi is an accomplished vet and Cole is the practice manager and assistant. As the practice gets busier and busier Jodi finds herself under immense pressure to the extent that she barely has time to sleep. Cole does whatever she can to take some of the stress off Jodi and in the process starts realising that her feelings may not be all that platonic.
There are a number of things I really liked about this novel and the first of which is the setting. All of the characters have some involvement with the local wildlife and Australia must have the monopoly on the weirdest creatures on the planet. Also the most dangerous. I loved learning about the animals in a non-didactic way (in both this book and the first). I enjoyed the continuation of Pip and Charlie’s story and the friendship between them and Jodi and Cole. There’s a wonderful amount tension, suspense and excitement that kept me turning pages and not just the standard relationship angst. The writing flowed really well and I couldn’t tell that this was written by two people.
What did detract from my enjoyment was that I wasn’t always terribly thrilled by Jodi. I preferred Cole and try as I might, I struggled to see Jodi’s point of view in some instances. There were also times that Jodi and Cole could have communicated more on page. That said, these issues didn’t make a big dent in my overall enjoyment.
I would recommend reading To Be Determined first and it is worth it. If there is a third in the series, I will definitely be reading it.
Book received from Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
There are a number of things I really liked about this novel and the first of which is the setting. All of the characters have some involvement with the local wildlife and Australia must have the monopoly on the weirdest creatures on the planet. Also the most dangerous. I loved learning about the animals in a non-didactic way (in both this book and the first). I enjoyed the continuation of Pip and Charlie’s story and the friendship between them and Jodi and Cole. There’s a wonderful amount tension, suspense and excitement that kept me turning pages and not just the standard relationship angst. The writing flowed really well and I couldn’t tell that this was written by two people.
What did detract from my enjoyment was that I wasn’t always terribly thrilled by Jodi. I preferred Cole and try as I might, I struggled to see Jodi’s point of view in some instances. There were also times that Jodi and Cole could have communicated more on page. That said, these issues didn’t make a big dent in my overall enjoyment.
I would recommend reading To Be Determined first and it is worth it. If there is a third in the series, I will definitely be reading it.
Book received from Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
April 4, 2021
A sequel to To Be Determined. We follow up with Charlie and Pip who are enjoying their time together as a couple and working alongside each other rescuing and helping rehabilitate injured wildlife. They are also working on immigration papers for Charlie to become a permanent resident in Australia.
This time around we get more insights into the veterinary side of things, with Vet character Jodi and her vet nurse Cole who is a Kiwi and gun-shy about relationships. They've been working together for 5 years, and they care about each other as friends, and lately there's a spark of something more.
We witness a fair few sad moments of realness about sick and old frail animals, and complicated births etc. It was very raw and real. One prominent story of an old man and his lovable old dog having a paralysis tick - reminded me of my old Australian Cattle dog -Rusty - who passed of the same thing in his old age. His heart just couldn't take the toxins and treatment. So I was sobbing along with the characters during these scenes.
When Jodi starts struggling with her confidence in the vet practice, and troubling burnout symptoms - Cole is doing all she can to ease the tension and assist her through this hurdle.
A hot and sweet romance ensues - but unfortunately doesn't last long, as Cole tries too hard to take over, find solutions and 'fix' things, causing Jodi to go complete blank towards Cole. Which I was incredibly angry and frustrated about.
Like the previous book, there's forced drama that could easily have been solved by some conversation and communication. But gets stretched out until another forced dramatic moment brings them back together again.
As I've said about numerous other lesfics, if you have to have a life-endangering situation pop up to get a couple to reconnect and TALK - there's probably far more issues there than I could personally deal with. IT SHOULDN'T TAKE AN EMERGENCY FOR YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR FEELINGS OR COMMUNICATE THEM EFFECTIVELY... That's ultimately just toxic and shit behaviour, and I found myself utterly pissed off at Jodi for her cutting off Cole like that, while still actively incorporating her ideas - just being an immature hurtful cow in keeping Cole at arms length and having her feel like shite about it!!! You don't do that to someone you love for weeks!!! Cole had far more patience than I EVER would, and the poor thing ended up coming off like a doormat. Plus Jodi never did seem to apologies.
Sigh sorry ranting off, for now. It does just frustrate me so that otherwise good stories get ruined with dramatic soap opera drama that lesfic feels the need to perpetuate in it's stories.
I did enjoy the story otherwise - and especially Cole's fear of spiders - which I TOTALLY relate to!!
This time around we get more insights into the veterinary side of things, with Vet character Jodi and her vet nurse Cole who is a Kiwi and gun-shy about relationships. They've been working together for 5 years, and they care about each other as friends, and lately there's a spark of something more.
We witness a fair few sad moments of realness about sick and old frail animals, and complicated births etc. It was very raw and real. One prominent story of an old man and his lovable old dog having a paralysis tick - reminded me of my old Australian Cattle dog -Rusty - who passed of the same thing in his old age. His heart just couldn't take the toxins and treatment. So I was sobbing along with the characters during these scenes.
When Jodi starts struggling with her confidence in the vet practice, and troubling burnout symptoms - Cole is doing all she can to ease the tension and assist her through this hurdle.
A hot and sweet romance ensues - but unfortunately doesn't last long, as Cole tries too hard to take over, find solutions and 'fix' things, causing Jodi to go complete blank towards Cole. Which I was incredibly angry and frustrated about.
Like the previous book, there's forced drama that could easily have been solved by some conversation and communication. But gets stretched out until another forced dramatic moment brings them back together again.
As I've said about numerous other lesfics, if you have to have a life-endangering situation pop up to get a couple to reconnect and TALK - there's probably far more issues there than I could personally deal with. IT SHOULDN'T TAKE AN EMERGENCY FOR YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR FEELINGS OR COMMUNICATE THEM EFFECTIVELY... That's ultimately just toxic and shit behaviour, and I found myself utterly pissed off at Jodi for her cutting off Cole like that, while still actively incorporating her ideas - just being an immature hurtful cow in keeping Cole at arms length and having her feel like shite about it!!! You don't do that to someone you love for weeks!!! Cole had far more patience than I EVER would, and the poor thing ended up coming off like a doormat. Plus Jodi never did seem to apologies.
Sigh sorry ranting off, for now. It does just frustrate me so that otherwise good stories get ruined with dramatic soap opera drama that lesfic feels the need to perpetuate in it's stories.
I did enjoy the story otherwise - and especially Cole's fear of spiders - which I TOTALLY relate to!!
August 5, 2018
This is an interesting read with an amazingly beautiful setting that is awesomely described and interesting characters you care about. Australia and all its wonder and wildlife was presented in such a way that you could not only visualize but feel the interaction between the characters and their surrounding. The love of the land and respect for wildlife was heartwarming. Charlie and Pip, what a lovely couple. Jodi Bowman, loves what she does and is very good at it but she is a knucklehead to think she can go it alone and not have any physical or mental exhaustion. Cole Jameson, a women that knows what she wants and is not afraid to reach out for happiness. Enjoyable read with some back and forth angst.
ARC provided by Bold Strokes Books, Inc. via NetGalley.
ARC provided by Bold Strokes Books, Inc. via NetGalley.
August 20, 2018
Ok, so I can be at times a bit slow. It wasn't til a third of the way through this book that I realised I had already met Pip and Charlie. I me them in To Be Determined. I would say you could read this as a novel on it's own. But as a dear friend here on Goodreads always says its best to read books in order.
This one is about a veterinarian Jodi who we briefly met before and her assistant Cole. Jodi experiences a crises of confidence and Cole is there to support her. The book will make you laugh and it made me cry. You'll have to read it to understand.
If you love animals and wildlife this book is definitely for you. It's a slow building love story with some adventure mixed in. Yes I would recommend this book. It isn't too heavy. A fairly light read. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
This one is about a veterinarian Jodi who we briefly met before and her assistant Cole. Jodi experiences a crises of confidence and Cole is there to support her. The book will make you laugh and it made me cry. You'll have to read it to understand.
If you love animals and wildlife this book is definitely for you. It's a slow building love story with some adventure mixed in. Yes I would recommend this book. It isn't too heavy. A fairly light read. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
August 8, 2018
When I read Mardi Alexander and Laurie Eichler’s book ‘To Be Determined’ I was so hoping the authors would write another book about living and working in Australia. They did. ‘Precipice of Doubt’ is the book I’ve been waiting for. Pip Atkins and Charlie Dickerson are back, rescuing and treating the various animals to be released into the wild again. But this time they give us a really good look at their friends Veterinarian Jodi Bowman and her assistant Cole Jameson. Cole and Jodi have worked together for a number of years but it’s only lately they start looking at each other as a possible mate. I could go on and on about what a great read this book is but here's the deal I simply don’t know how. Can’t help but hope there might be a third book in this series. Great characters, great plot. Simply a great read. Enjoyed very, very much.
eARC via NetGalley
eARC via NetGalley
July 30, 2018
This book is a sequel to the book To Be Determined and it's wonderful. Jodi and Cole are a wonderful balance to each other. I found this book amazing in it's detail to animal wildlife/ conservation. The romance was honest and I could connect to both characters. The two writers blended an amazing book about the busy life of own your own business and the strain it places on the mind, body, and soul. The caring between the characters is obvious with a beautiful sweet ending.
Also, the danger and adventure aspect of living in the Outback was portrayed very well. I'd highly recommend this read.
ARC provided by publisher for an honest review.
Also, the danger and adventure aspect of living in the Outback was portrayed very well. I'd highly recommend this read.
ARC provided by publisher for an honest review.
July 26, 2018
Being from Australia I love all of Mardi Alexander's books. This is an excellent sequel to To be determined. It was great to see Pip and Charlie featured in this book as well as there growing relationship. Jodi and Cole had a very natural feeling chemistry. Normally I like a book with a bit more angst but this book sufficed.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 9, 2019
Mardi Alexander and Laurie Eichler author duo return with a sequel to To Be Determined. Life seems settled, relatively speaking, following the events that brought together American Pip Atkins and Charlie Dickerson as wildlife rescue and rehabilitators. Now, the new couple takes on the glorious skyscraper adventure that is government paperwork. In order for Pip to remain in Australia, she must successfully complete immigration paperwork. The couple’s stress over their uncertain status compounds with the impending bittersweet release of creatures in their care.
Animal lovers will relate with veterinarian Jodi Bowman’s dedication and passion for her job. Ever since establishing her practice in New South Wales, Jodi has done nothing but, eat/sleep/breathe for the furry family members she takes care of in the community. By her side stands former New Zealander and friend/Office manager/Vet Assistant extraordinaire Cole Jameson. When cracks appear in Jodi’s confidence following a heart-wrenching series of events, Cole attempts to intercede. Their friends-to-lovers journey is rocky, complicated by a relationship from Cole’s past and Jodi’s fraying edges.
Perched on the seaside, Alexander and Eichler envelop their cast of close-knit friends within the Australian landscape. No matter how trite it is to say this, Australia is an integral character in the lives of its human counterparts. The amount of time Jodi spends swimming or hiking shows a direct correlation to her emotional state and mental health, for example. Pip and Charlie, too, prefer to live among the kangaroos, koalas, and birds, in their care. The pair’s remote home offers solace as they navigate a future together and help their friends.
While the romances certainly pulled at me, it was the animals who made me reach for tissues. The level of empathy both authors encourage through their sensitive portrayals of lives dedicated to animals is compelling. As the novel reaches its final act, doubts and rifts are forced to a head; the remaining chapters can feel a little contrived, as each chapter resolves a remaining crises. However, if romance, veterinarians, and Australia are your jams, dig in with gusto and don’t forget to check out To Be Determined (which I will do soon!).
Animal lovers will relate with veterinarian Jodi Bowman’s dedication and passion for her job. Ever since establishing her practice in New South Wales, Jodi has done nothing but, eat/sleep/breathe for the furry family members she takes care of in the community. By her side stands former New Zealander and friend/Office manager/Vet Assistant extraordinaire Cole Jameson. When cracks appear in Jodi’s confidence following a heart-wrenching series of events, Cole attempts to intercede. Their friends-to-lovers journey is rocky, complicated by a relationship from Cole’s past and Jodi’s fraying edges.
Perched on the seaside, Alexander and Eichler envelop their cast of close-knit friends within the Australian landscape. No matter how trite it is to say this, Australia is an integral character in the lives of its human counterparts. The amount of time Jodi spends swimming or hiking shows a direct correlation to her emotional state and mental health, for example. Pip and Charlie, too, prefer to live among the kangaroos, koalas, and birds, in their care. The pair’s remote home offers solace as they navigate a future together and help their friends.
While the romances certainly pulled at me, it was the animals who made me reach for tissues. The level of empathy both authors encourage through their sensitive portrayals of lives dedicated to animals is compelling. As the novel reaches its final act, doubts and rifts are forced to a head; the remaining chapters can feel a little contrived, as each chapter resolves a remaining crises. However, if romance, veterinarians, and Australia are your jams, dig in with gusto and don’t forget to check out To Be Determined (which I will do soon!).
August 8, 2018
I didn't know this was the second book in a series either but I had no trouble following along - this book takes place in the same little world as the first book but focuses on a different couple (Jodi and Cole). For those of you who read the first one, there is still quite a bit of focus on Pip and Charlie from the first book and I'm sure you'll be delighted to continue with their beautiful story.
Jodi ad Cole have been working together for five years at Jodi's veterinary clinic where Jodi is the veterinarian and Cole is the Vet nurse. Cole is worried her boss is working herself to the bone, and Jodi herself is beginning to feel the symptoms of her physical and mental exhaustion, leaving her reeling. But is Cole just worried about her boss or is there more to her feelings?
The writing in this book was just gorgeous - the day-to-day life in the clinic and with the wildlife was described so beautifully, I felt like I was truly there in the story. The characters were so darn lovely and the dialogue was brilliant. The ending was a little drama heavy, but it came together in the end.
I'd love to go back and read the first book in the series and I know I'll pick up anything in the future from these two brilliant writers.
I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Jodi ad Cole have been working together for five years at Jodi's veterinary clinic where Jodi is the veterinarian and Cole is the Vet nurse. Cole is worried her boss is working herself to the bone, and Jodi herself is beginning to feel the symptoms of her physical and mental exhaustion, leaving her reeling. But is Cole just worried about her boss or is there more to her feelings?
The writing in this book was just gorgeous - the day-to-day life in the clinic and with the wildlife was described so beautifully, I felt like I was truly there in the story. The characters were so darn lovely and the dialogue was brilliant. The ending was a little drama heavy, but it came together in the end.
I'd love to go back and read the first book in the series and I know I'll pick up anything in the future from these two brilliant writers.
I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 28, 2019
This book is sequel of To Be Determinated. We have here the beauty of Australia, two enjoyable characters Jodi and Cole and in the background of the characters of the first book. This book is written by two coauthors, and it’s relatively rare in lesbian books.The setting is beautiful. The wild life, the landscapes are very well described, it’s as if we were there. Both characters are enjoyable even though I have a preference for Cole, determined to find happiness. I have always loved the books of Alexander and Eichler. I find them very "wild", and in this one we learn a lot about animals. I advise you to read the first book before this one. I had a great time reading it because there is tension, suspense. Read it and you will have a great time.
September 11, 2018
I've never read a book written by two authors, so really didn't know what toe expect.
I really liked the 1st half of the book, a great story with both Jodi and Cole likeable characters.
I did think that Jodi's reaction to the Cole incident was a bit OTT and if I was Cole I wouldn't have been so forgiving.
About half way through the book the story seemed to change and found myself wanting to skip a few pages as it didn't keep me hooked.
But saying that if you love to read about nature, the country side and animals then this is the book for you
I really liked the 1st half of the book, a great story with both Jodi and Cole likeable characters.
I did think that Jodi's reaction to the Cole incident was a bit OTT and if I was Cole I wouldn't have been so forgiving.
About half way through the book the story seemed to change and found myself wanting to skip a few pages as it didn't keep me hooked.
But saying that if you love to read about nature, the country side and animals then this is the book for you
July 26, 2018
I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving my review.
This is the first book by these authors that I have read but it certainly will not be the last. I was engrossed in this book from the very first page. I loved the storyline and you cannot help but feel a connection with both couples (Jodi with Cole & Pip with Charlie). The one liners that they come out with are hilarious. I would highly recommend this book.
I didn’t realise that this was book 2 of a series but it can be read as a standalone. Now I need to go get the first one to read Pip & Charlie’s story then I can re-read this one.
This is the first book by these authors that I have read but it certainly will not be the last. I was engrossed in this book from the very first page. I loved the storyline and you cannot help but feel a connection with both couples (Jodi with Cole & Pip with Charlie). The one liners that they come out with are hilarious. I would highly recommend this book.
I didn’t realise that this was book 2 of a series but it can be read as a standalone. Now I need to go get the first one to read Pip & Charlie’s story then I can re-read this one.
July 26, 2019
Second in this series. Read To Be Determined first or you'll miss the backstory on a couple of main-ish characters (Pip and Charlie).
Aussie-based story. This one following struggles of veterinarian Jodi and emerging love interest Cole, who is delightful.
Aussie-based story. This one following struggles of veterinarian Jodi and emerging love interest Cole, who is delightful.
July 2, 2024
I know I’ve read other books by Alexander and Eichler, but I can’t remember if I read the first book in this duology since it was published 7 years ago. I was able to follow along easily without recalling (or having read) the previous novel. There are two couples in this, Charlie and Pip, and Jodi and Cole. Jodi had a bad day that affected her confidence in her veterinary skills, so her vet nurse, Cole, tries to help. There are some intense moments between both them and in the other couple. The challenges they all face were interesting and definitely kept me reading, especially in the final several chapters. It got very intense at times, but the tension was relieved by the antics of various animals and wildlife. The last few chapters were riveting.
August 29, 2019
Tissue Time
This is a stand alone book but has characters from the authors first book.
This time we are at the veterinarian clinic and our vet is at odds with herself. Her assistant helps her through all her doubts and they begin their relationship.
Of course when you have women and animals there is bound to be the need for tissues, I suggest one and a half boxes for starters.
On a lighter note one of the authors and myself tried to discuss this book over dinner. One of our table companions was reading the book so we couldn’t give anything away. Anyone beyond our table listening to our conversation would have thought we were plotting something.
This is a stand alone book but has characters from the authors first book.
This time we are at the veterinarian clinic and our vet is at odds with herself. Her assistant helps her through all her doubts and they begin their relationship.
Of course when you have women and animals there is bound to be the need for tissues, I suggest one and a half boxes for starters.
On a lighter note one of the authors and myself tried to discuss this book over dinner. One of our table companions was reading the book so we couldn’t give anything away. Anyone beyond our table listening to our conversation would have thought we were plotting something.
October 31, 2018
Most lesbian romance i've read is set in the US so i love any that are set in other countries. This is set in Australia and it is great to be emerced in the Aussie landscape and wildlife. Both sets of relationships were done really well and the way that both writer dealt with the conflict created was done well. The fact it was two writers was not noticeable and their work was fit together really seamlessly. This is the second in the series so i'd really love to see how the first one compares to this!
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 16, 2018
Excellent!
I loved Precipice of Doubt. Mardi Alexander and Laurie Eichler have written another fabulous book. Drama, action, adventure, romance and animals all together in one great book. Hopefully an audio version is in the works.
I loved Precipice of Doubt. Mardi Alexander and Laurie Eichler have written another fabulous book. Drama, action, adventure, romance and animals all together in one great book. Hopefully an audio version is in the works.
October 23, 2024
Definitely a page turner. Loved the Australian wildlife setting. A bit overdrawn I thought in both the details of lesbian love and in the crisis scenes of snake bite, rescue etc. sometimes “less is more “. But certainly a ripping read.
August 10, 2018
too much of animal talk.....I dont know if you're into animal and nature that much then this book is going to be fine for you. I thought the story was so ... I dont know missing something major I just did not know what. i did not feel the chemistry and thought the doc was being over sometimes with not sleeping. I skipped so many chapters, and still got so uninterested in most of what's being said.
August 23, 2018
Before reading ‘Precipice of Doubt’ I made a point of refreshing myself on the prequel, ‘To Be Determined’. I knew I had enjoyed the story of Charlie’s arrival in Australia and the developing affair with Pip. I hoped this would be more of the same, and I wasn’t disappointed.
Jodi, the over-worked and over-committed vet, and her assistant Cole, develop a relationship and slowly progress from co-workers and friends to lovers and partners. Opposites clearly attract. Of course, there are some major moments of drama and of misunderstandings. ‘Precipice of Doubt’ is a very good romance and is made even better as we also see further developments in Charlie and Pip’s life together.
The bonus elements that lifts both books to the top of the pile, at least for me, are the landscapes and wildlife. That sounds very dry, but I had the definite sense of learning and experiencing something new while watching this story come to life.
Overall, I loved this book and it is strongly recommended. Read both books, ideally in the order they were written - it makes most sense – but both books work as stand-alone stories.
Jodi, the over-worked and over-committed vet, and her assistant Cole, develop a relationship and slowly progress from co-workers and friends to lovers and partners. Opposites clearly attract. Of course, there are some major moments of drama and of misunderstandings. ‘Precipice of Doubt’ is a very good romance and is made even better as we also see further developments in Charlie and Pip’s life together.
The bonus elements that lifts both books to the top of the pile, at least for me, are the landscapes and wildlife. That sounds very dry, but I had the definite sense of learning and experiencing something new while watching this story come to life.
Overall, I loved this book and it is strongly recommended. Read both books, ideally in the order they were written - it makes most sense – but both books work as stand-alone stories.
August 29, 2018
There is no doubt about it, 'Precipice of Doubt" gives the reader a wild emotional roller coaster of a ride. Mardi Alexander and Laurie Eichler have created a beautiful and heart-warming romance.
The story revolves around Veterinarian Jodi Bowman and her assistant Cole Jamesian. Jodi has lost confidence in her skills as a vet due to a few bad outcomes with patients. Cole tries to help her regain her confidence as a skilled vet, and of course, sparks fly as the two become closer.
We also get to see more of the main characters from a previous book by these two authors called 'To Be Determined'. Charlie and Pip are close friends with Jodi and Cole and in this book we learn of their continuing relationship and some of the obstacles they must overcome as they also try to help Jodi and Cole.
This is a lovely workplace romance filled with love, friendship, animals, action, and hurt-comfort. If you love all these elements in your reading material, then this is the book for you. I know I enjoyed it and I can highly recommend 'Precipice of Doubt'.
The story revolves around Veterinarian Jodi Bowman and her assistant Cole Jamesian. Jodi has lost confidence in her skills as a vet due to a few bad outcomes with patients. Cole tries to help her regain her confidence as a skilled vet, and of course, sparks fly as the two become closer.
We also get to see more of the main characters from a previous book by these two authors called 'To Be Determined'. Charlie and Pip are close friends with Jodi and Cole and in this book we learn of their continuing relationship and some of the obstacles they must overcome as they also try to help Jodi and Cole.
This is a lovely workplace romance filled with love, friendship, animals, action, and hurt-comfort. If you love all these elements in your reading material, then this is the book for you. I know I enjoyed it and I can highly recommend 'Precipice of Doubt'.
September 10, 2018
Two Stars. I did not really enjoy this book. This book was about two couples, Pip and Charlie and Cole and Jodie. The main focus of the book was on Cole and Jodie's relationship as this is a sequel to the story of Pip and Charlie. Jodie is a Veterinarian at her own clinic in Australia and Cole is her technician. Cole, a seemingly straight woman is working at Jodie's clinic and things evolve from there.
I don't have a lot to stay about this book good or bad, it was just okay. I didn't really enjoy the story that much, and I didn't really feel the relationship of any of the four characters. I didn't feel it really change and grow throughout the book, it was just kind of there. This is not a book I would recommend, I never really got invested in it at all.
I don't have a lot to stay about this book good or bad, it was just okay. I didn't really enjoy the story that much, and I didn't really feel the relationship of any of the four characters. I didn't feel it really change and grow throughout the book, it was just kind of there. This is not a book I would recommend, I never really got invested in it at all.
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