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Why I Swore to Never Hire a Goon (Except in Emergencies): Tales from the Jianghu Book 4 Author JF Lee

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Book Review 4.5 out of 5 stars! "They're bad luck! All they do is ruin everything!" Shi is notoriously known in his town. . .as being the town idiot. He seems to always have a dark cloud around him and no luck at all. His simple motto in life is to just lay down and take things or run and hide. But everything changes when his beloved sister is kidnapped! No one wants to touch Shi with a ten-foot pole let alone help him. Leaving Shi to turn elsewhere for potential help in getting his sister back. Shi can no longer run from things; he must face the world on his own with the help of goons. Goons who are about to broaden his world in the best way! Maybe. . ? "I never said I was a good monk. I liked the girls, and I liked the meat." - Xu Qing If you grew up watching those over-the-top martial arts movies with cool moves, English dubs that didn't align with the original language, and actors who were famous for martial arts, this author is for you! JF Lee's an ...

The Touch of Murder : Tales of the Magistrate Pt. 1 Author J.F. Lee

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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "I am bored." - Tao Jun Being stuck inside an office is no place for Tao Jun! Luckily someone tosses him a bone in the form of a missing person. Things do turn sour when the case becomes a murder investigation. But Tao Jun will gladly do anything to stay out of the office and away from his archnemesis. . .paperwork! Only things begin to go sideways when Tao Jun finds a whole nest of lies, an assassin group, and a mysterious girl with an interesting past. Not to mention a wanted conman! What was his name again? Tao Jun brandishes his sword Joy and silk robes as he tracks down his leads. Hopefully the trail will end with the correct person being arrested. "Ji Ping, you're as bad as my wife." - Tao Jun "The woman must be an incarnation of the goddess of mercy to put up with you." - Ji Ping First of all. . .I screamed, fine I squealed, when I read that this was going to be about Tao Jun. I met him in the " Tales of the Sw...

Fall of the King Saber: Tales of the Swordsmen Vol. 3 Author JF Lee

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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! You must read Volumes One and Two before you dive into this book. The books follow a continuous arc and plotline. Meaning this review will contain spoilers if you haven't read, " Sword of Sorrow, Blade of Joy " and " Fangs of the Black Tiger " first. The first two volumes are excellent and you will not be disappointed! "They may have kept you alive, but what I am teaching you will make you truly great." - Li Ming "You can't be afraid to learn something unorthodox." - Tao Jun Li Ming's agreed to being Shu Yan's master and to train her. FINALLY! Only he's soon regretting his decision as ghosts from his past begin to haunt him. Worse than the on going nightmares ever have. Not to mention the impending duel with General Shazha Kui. . . Li Ming really doesn't have time to train an apprentice and he knows he isn't a great teacher. Yet he promised!  Shu Yan never wants to get ...

Fangs of the Black Tiger : Tales of the Swordsmen Vol. 2 Author JF Lee

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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, if you haven't read Volume One first go and read it! The volumes go in order and end on cliffhangers. The next book picks up right where the first one ended, so there will be some spoilers in this review if you haven't read " Sword of Sorrow, Blade of Joy ". "A swordsmen, a magistrate, and a merchant?" Jingyi chuckled. "We sound like a bunch of heroes in a tavern story." Shu Yan's been taken and the swordsmen's trying to stay hot on the trail leading to her. But nothing is easy and Li Ming finds himself needing help. Maybe journeying alone isn't always the best. Having company makes traveling better, sometimes very entertaining. Even if the company can be annoying at times. Will Li Ming ever admit that he actually likes the girl? Will he be able to find and rescue her? "You're scared of your own fire." - Zhen Shu Yan's having to face her own array of problems. Having fo...

Sword of Sorrow, Blade of Joy : Tales of the Swordsmen Vol. 1 Author JF Lee

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Book Review! 5 out of 5 stars! "Fifteen years on the cold trail of his master's murderer, and he was now babysitting. How had it come to this?" - Li Ming Who doesn't love a grumpy legend? Li Ming's trying to stay focused on his duty of tracking down the murderer. When he's rudely interrupted by Shu Yan, who's needing his help. Begrudgingly agreeing to help her they set out together. Though her having a deep purse isn't a bad thing for Li Ming's pocket. Little do the duo know that bandits and conmen will be the least of their worries. Their journey is long but will the two be able to stand one another long enough to see the end? Both having different motives. Nobody said babysitting a fourteen-year-old girl would be easy. Will Li Ming find the person he is after? And will Shu Yan ever get to see the legendary swordsman in action with his sword? This is a wuxia genre book! "Wuxia is a genre of Chinese fiction that features itinerant warriors of ...