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The Misadventures of Callie Compton: A Sapphic Romance Kindle Edition

by Alyson Root (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 157 ratings
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It’s not everyday you find out that your sweet, sweater knitting, church going grandma is the UK’s most prolific crime boss. For Callie Compton, that day became a reality on her eighteenth birthday. Not being criminally inclined, Callie did the only thing she could. She bided her time, stole her grandma’s little black book of scumbag employees, and ran for her life.
Six years later Callie finds herself in a small café in Sweden, her Spidey sense is tingling. Someone is watching her. How did they catch her trail? And what is she going to do next?

Daisy Simpson knew from the age of sixteen that Callie’s grandma was a bad person, just like her own dad. How she regrets not telling Callie before leaving for university all those years ago. Maybe then Callie wouldn’t have disappeared without telling her. Not only was Callie her best friend, and first unrequited love, she was also Daisy’s biggest supporter. Being born deaf into a family like hers wasn’t easy.

Using skills she’s not at liberty to discuss, Daisy tracks Callie to Sweden. After a few days of playing hide and seek, Callie and Daisy are finally reunited. The duo set out to bring Betty, aka Queen B, to her knees. Easy, right? Wrong!

Callie and Daisy must navigate their growing feelings toward each other, deal with several less than happy women, overcome flooded caves and one raging bull. This is no adventure. It’s quite the opposite.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CBL3YGS4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 30, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 30, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1425 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0CDJZ8X3F
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 157 ratings

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Alyson Root

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Alyson was born and raised in the heart of England. She moved to Paris in 2015 when she met her wife. Together they moved to the west of France where they now live with their two dogs and pet bird. Alyson spends her time running a small campsite and holiday home. During her off time, she loves to read lesbian romance books, write and Scuba Dive.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Linda Norton
5.0 out of 5 stars So fun.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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Yes the adventure and intrigue was a bit over the top at times but it was so fun and laugh out loud funny at times. I don’t think I have ever laughed so much reading a book. Loved all the characters.
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Bandy
5.0 out of 5 stars What a rollercoaster of joy
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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This book was suspenseful, tragic, hilarious, embarrassing, and sweet. I felt whiplash every time I turned the page but it was an absolute blast of a ride. I did not know what to expect from the blurb, but whatever my brain had surmised was completely wrong and I enjoyed the entire adventure, or in this case the misadventure.
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Awagner
4.0 out of 5 stars Daisy + Callie
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
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Spicy: 3/5

Daisy is on a mission to find her high school best friend, Callie, who happens to be the secret love of her life. It’s been six years, and she is still determined to find her until Queen B (Callie’s aunt) gives her an ultimatum: find Callie or your brother dies.

Callie has been on the run for six years, and every location she stopped means a new name and a new woman to sleep with, but lately, she can’t get her non-hearing best friend out of her mind. It’s been six years. Why now?! If only she had told Daisy in high school that she loved her.

Will Daisy’s mission outweigh her love for Callie? Will Callie trust Daisy after six years?

There is more than one twist, and it will be a wild ride.
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M. Gravestein-Bloem
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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Super great story. Well written characters. There is suttle humour and a few cute twists, that makes the story fast forward.
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Diana Kanaan
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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Very well written. Highly recommended
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the ride!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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Thank you AR, I'm going to call you that.
For people who haven't read one of AR's stories and are looking for people, characters, who you are there with to get to know each other, I recommend this book.
For those who have read her writing, you know it's good. You're may be like me, and not sure if this story is the mood you are looking for right now, but keep it on your read list.
Thank you again AR . I enjoyed this one a lot.
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Ashlee
3.0 out of 5 stars Romantic Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
The Misadventures of Callie Compton was the first book I've read by Root and seemed to have an interesting premise. Callie is running from her crime boss of a grandmother and has been for a few years when her childhood best friend, Daisy, finds her and they go about taking down Grandma.

The adventures seemed to take a back seat here to Callie and Daisy's romance and history and I was a bit disappointed to lose some of the focus on the plot that really drew me in. The two are cute together but I felt like we missed some details throughout the story that made it all feel a bit surface level both in terms of the romance and the adventures along the way. I had a few points where I ended up a bit confused or where the character's actions just didn't seem to make sense for two people who seem to specialize in covert operations. The addition of Chris' character, though I liked him, just didn't make sense either and he seemed to be more on top of staying undercover at times than Callie did.

The writing style was a bit different as well here and it just didn't quite work for me. I couldn't tell the two MC's apart as their perspectives changed and they also talked to the reader in some points which felt a bit off. In addition Daisy is deaf and there's a big focus on sign language which I loved but there are also points where it seems her deafness is forgotten and it kind of drew me out of the story.

Overall this was an interesting plot and I liked some points and the overall direction but the writing style and some of the details, or lack of them, drew me out of the story. This is a popular book though and I think I'm in the minority so please read other reviews but it didn't quite hit the mark for me.
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Charlotte Demescko
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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Thank you, Alyson Root, for sharing this terrific story with us! You sure know how to spin a good story. Has everything an adventure requires
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Patrícia S.P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Who would think grandma could be this loathsome
Reviewed in Brazil on December 5, 2023
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This was so much fun. I had a great time with these two, especially with them being dummies towards each other. Would love to see more of them to catch up
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shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Good, interesting read
Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2023
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On the run from the UK mob (who is also her granny) Callie is shocked to be tracked down by her childhood friend, Daisy. But can they overcome various challenges to get a happily ever after?

Good read. Callie and Daisy are interesting, the book moves along at a good pace, and the romance worked for me.
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Ciara Belle
5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Sapphic Crime-Thriller
Reviewed in Germany on May 2, 2024
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Now it is very well possible I just haven't stumbled upon the right corner of the sapphic literature community yet, but I believe action-packed, Jason Bourne -esque thrillers aren't the most prevalent of genres there. Which, I must say after reading this book, really is a shame, because this was absolutely brilliant.

Following the approach she somewhat started in Always Emily, Alyson now completely leaves the formulaic patterns of a classic romance novel behind and instead leads us into a wild hunt accross europe, with two perfectly quirky (and beautifully in-love) protagonists whose trust and love for each other really overcomes everything thrown at them, even when things get tough. Writing these great, intuitive connections between characters in a believable way is something Alyson excels at, and I am glad she has thrown the "need" for a third act breakup completely over board now, giving us a story full of action, chaos, thrills and fun instead.

The books perspective is a little unusual and could be described as "self-narrated, 4th-wall-breaking highschool drama (you know the ones) meets stream of consciousness". If you read Alyson's short story "Love on a Checklist", you will recognize the style. It takes a little getting used to, and it can feel very fast-paced at times, but I think it suits this kind of story well, and the way the characters often make fun of themselves in their inner monologue is hilarious.

In addition, I enjoyed all the little details in the depiction of Daisy's deafness, and also the highlights on nice places all across the continent.
I am looking forward to more sapphic romance (mis)adventures in the future!
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Rach LH
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, full of adventure and sexy.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2024
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The misadventures of Callie Compton by Alyson Root

Callie grew up in a crime family, only she had no idea what was going on until it was too late. Her sweet grandma who goes to church and knits is actually the UK’s biggest crime boss. Trained to be a chameleon Callie works with her grandma until she can come up with a plan, save enough money and escape. And escape she does, she finds her grandma’s little black book and disappears.

Daisy Simpson worked out what Callie’s grandma was before Callie did, but how do you tell your best friend that their grandmother is actually a top crime boss? Daisy was born deaf and has been ignored for most of her life by everyone except Callie. Callie is not only her best friend but her first love. Not knowing what to do, Daisy leaves for university thinking she has time to talk to Callie. If only she’d told her what she knew, then maybe Callie wouldn’t of disappeared from her life.

6 years later and Daisy finally tracks Callie down using skills from a job that she is not at liberty to talk about. Queue a reunion, a lot of feelings that both woman must deal with, and a plan to bring down Queen B aka Callie’s Gran.

This book is brilliant. It’s funny, clever, sexy and full of adventure or misadventures so to speak. Weirdly for a book that has so much going on it’s a surprisingly easy read. What could of been a very heavy book is actually pretty light and broken up with fun, love, and friendships.

Callie and Daisy are running for their lives yet the author throws in enough comedy to sometimes make you forget how series their situation is. Think race across the world (Europe) meets gangster granny, meets killing Eve and that’s the vibe.

I loved it! There are twists, surprises and a whole lotta romance going on.
It’s well written in a narration style from both Callie and Daisy’s viewpoints. You get both characters thoughts on certain moments which I really enjoyed because it’s laugh out loud funny when they think the complete opposite to each other.

Throughout it all there is a message of acceptance, love and wanting to be safe. Of knowing if you find the right people then that’s all the family you need. It’s very touching.

5 stars from me. A very entertaining and enjoyable read.
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SandiJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! A wild ride!
Reviewed in Australia on September 4, 2023
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I love this book. It has everything. A wild plot that sweeps along at a fast pace, keeping you riveted. Characters that are as large as life and as familiar as long lost friends, or at least friends you wish you had. The different perspective of each main character gives the story so much depth. It's a mystery, romance, with light humour that keeps you engrossed. Well done Alyson Root, this is a definite addition to my favorites
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