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Albert Camus

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Saturday, November 13, 2021

a remarkable second chance - Love's Reverie (The Stardust Duet #2) by K.G. Fletcher

"This series, yet alone this book, really plays at my heart strings, the story is unlike any other I really have dived into, and I am let with a melody in my heart that keeps on playing even after the final word that lays to rest on the final page. This sequel was amazing, and gave me all the feels the prior gave to me!" Lorrene H., Goodreads


Friday, November 12, 2021

a beautiful reflection... Ovidius by Karin Mabry


'Ovidius' follows the lives of members of the Ovidius community, a neighborhood surrounding The Ovidius Zoo, home of Worthington the Tiger. 


a mesmerizing tale of forbidden romance as deadly as... Fire and Ice (Faerie Song Saga #1) by Michele Barrow-Belisle

"I recommend this to any reader who likes fae, Sidhe and the fantasy realm. I don’t read many books twice, you should see my tbr pile, but I can honestly say that I would read this one again and I hope that the author comes out with a followup." - Marni. Goodreads


where only the lucky and most resilient survive... When I Was Her Daughter by Leslie Ferguson

"A book to be read and then placed next to memoirs like Educated, Glass House, and Angela’s Ashes, perhaps even Oliver Twist. Reading this will turn your heart inside out, and want to reach through the pages and rescue Ferguson and her brother." Sarah B., Goodreads

Can R'venin bring the peace - The Heir of the First Tower (The First Tower Trilogy #1) by Nicholas P. Adams

“This book will help you to escape the mundane world for a while, but it can do more than that. It can teach you the importance of love and the joys of serving others. It can do this all in the background while the story entertains you with its complex societies and a range of emotions to keep you reading.”—John M. Olsen, 2020-2021 President of the League of Utah Writers

you’ll love this... The Dominion: Defiant (The Dominion #2) by Chris Cloake

Defiant is the second book in the fantasy trilogy. If you like epic adventure, dark brooding menace, vivid characters and imaginative settings, then you’ll love this latest instalment by popular author Chris Cloake.

Thursday, November 11, 2021

An offer she can't refuse - The Trailblazer (Boston Hawks Hockey #7) by Gina Azzi


"Second chance romance bliss! Gina’s latest addition to this series is an emotional but fun story." - Diann, Goodreads


Intrigue, monsters and a forbidden affair. What could go wrong? - Novice Necromancer (Northern Necromancers: The Island #1) by Amy B. Nixon

"Writing in crisp prose, Nixon infuses her deeply engrossing, fast-on-its-feet tale with intriguing premise, nearly nonstop action, and high-flying emotion." - Litandcoffee, Goodreads


for a peaceful future - A Blaze of Poppies by Jennifer Bohnhoff

"This story was epic and sweeping, going from the wild, open plains of New Mexico to the WWI trenches and battlefields in France. It kept my attention the whole way through - there wasn't any point at which I felt the story flagged - and I was very invested in the characters' fates." -Nancy, Goodreads

they are determined to fulfill their mission - Mystery at Camp Esther (White Feathers Academy #2) by Phyllis Cherry


"What a great little warm story to escape in with what we are going through right now." M. Garnet, Goodreads


The unsolved case still haunts the town - Beneath Blackwater River (Detective Kay Sharp #2) by Leslie Wolfe

“Have you ever read a book that was so suspenseful and intriguing that you didn’t do anything but read it till you were finished? This is that book. I started it and finished in 2 days. I couldn’t put it down!!… SO thrilling and kept me on the edge of my seat! Loved it!!!” NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

a fun yet deadly ride... Songbird (Jax Diamond Mysteries #1) by Gail Meath

"The characters don’t just jump off the page, they pull you into their world. [...] The mystery is so well done, with puzzles and red herrings that will keep you guessing." Bonnie DeMoss, Goodreads


the courage she never knew she possessed - A Suffragette in Time by Connie Lacy

"Descriptive narrative and dialogue are well constructed in a compelling plot that leads the reader right into the story and keeps them enraptured to the very end." - Author, Goodreads


Wednesday, November 10, 2021

the ghosts of Christmases past... How the Duke Saved Christmas by Anna Harrington

"Oh! This was a warm, uplifting, romantic, and wonderful read. The writing is excellent, the story is well-told, and the characters are warm and loving. I absolutely adored the four children in the tale, and I think you will as well." - Barbara, Goodreads

It's time to sharpen the cat claws - Dawn of a Demon (Nightfly #1) by Christine Schulz

"Action, adventure, enjoyable world building and magical systems, a bit of an emotional roller coaster, and more help make me want to read more from Author Schulz. Happily this is just the first in the series." GC, Goodreads

Can an ocean of tears separate the star-crossed lovers, forever?- The Fallen Sniper Tears (Love is Forever, #2) by Marlene F. Cheng


"A fascinating read of love, duty and the need to do what our souls tell us to do." - Laura, Goodreads



The past has come back to rear its ugly head - The Counsel of the Cunning (Roger Viceroy #2) by Steven C. Harms

“Steven Harms rocks it in The Counsel of the Cunning. Murder, treachery, drugs, and a deadly trek through the Guatemalan jungle. My kind of story.”
—William Nikkel, Amazon Bestselling Author of Deadly Tide


Tuesday, November 9, 2021

a world-changing quest - Save Him by William M. Hayes

Winner - 2021 Pinnacle Achievement Awards—Time Travel
Winner - 2021 American Fiction Awards—Religious Thriller
Winner - 2021 Pacific Book Awards—Thriller
Winner - 2021 Firebird Book Awards—Time Travel
Winner - 2021 International Impact Book Awards—Military
Winner - 2020 Author Circle Awards - Novel of Excellence—Science Fiction

 

Following clues - Ninety-Five by Lisa Towles

“Heart-poundingly intense and palpably realistic, Lisa Towles’ new thriller yanks you into a story that you cannot put down” - Louis Kirby, MD, Bestselling author of Shadow of Eden

"Her descriptive character development was among the best I've read. I think Tom Hanks should have a look at this enchanting mystery thriller!" - Don Kirchner, Bestselling author of A Matter of Time

their lives are affected by her mystery and magic - Jaguar Paloma and the Caketown Bar by Jess Wells


Amid drunken monks, a roaring trade in faked marriages just for fun, and the Romani, all balance on the knife-edge between legality and the illicit.

If they fail, everyone will perish - Gemma Calvertson and the Forest of Despair (The Aepistelle Chronicles #1) by Ryan Hoyt

"This is a good start to an epic story with both memorable good guys and bad guys. Nice world building and voices for each of the players. I will be looking forward to the next one in this series." Jenny, Goodreads

Monday, November 8, 2021

The best view comes after the hardest climb - A View Most Glorious (American Wonders Collection #3) By Regina Scott

"I absolutely love the American Wonders series by Regina Scott. I have read all of them and I really hope there will be more to come." Deanne P, Goodreads


The price of loving a man - The Breath Before Forever (The Beast of Moscow #4) by Bethany-Kris



Perhaps marrying a man whose secrets weren’t entirely revealed wasn’t the smartest choice of Vera Avdonin’s life, but her new husband makes the decision hard to regret.


The old gods want the universe back - Dreams of Winter (A Forgotten Gods Tale #1) by Christian Warren Freed

Perfect for fans of the Malazan Book of the Fallen, the Safehold series, and the Horus Heresy, Dreams of Winter is the first book in the exciting military science fiction series the Forgotten Gods.


Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Have you been Aleatha’d? - Red Sin (Sin #1) by Aleatha Romig

From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new age-gap, family saga, chance meeting, contemporary romantic-suspense novel in the world of high finance, where success is sweet and revenge is sweeter.
Have you been Aleatha’d?
*Van and Julia's journey begins in the full-length novel, RED SIN, book one of the new SIN SERIES and continues in GREEN ENVY.

Monday, May 18, 2020

They like to pretend they did us a favor... Unrest by Victor Arteaga

My life is quiet and mostly non-violent but one message from my cousin could cause me to lose everything I've sacrificed for my peaceful life.



Without love, neither land nor freedom matters... For This Knight Only by Barbara Bettis

"This story captured my heart from the very first page. Set in a time period where women were property and any man with the strength and fortitude could secure lands and titles, For This Knight Only is a breath of fresh air. A strong heroine with a backbone to rival the greatest knight, a hero searching for a place to call his own. . . it’s a battle of sexes set in medieval times." N.N.Light, Goodreads

The true story is:... DIARY OF A LOST WITCH BLOG

Visit Reutbarak to begin the story featured on Reut Barak's new blog 

Molly is in trouble. Running away from home to escape the dangers of her coven, she ends up in Edinburgh at a time of Corona. Homeless and running for her life, she must find a new coven and get the help she needs to protect herself, or she is not going to make it back. 

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

he knew better than to fall in love... A Love So True (The Billionaires of Sawgrass #3) by Delaney Cameron

A guy and a girl can be just friends, but at one point or another, they will fall for each other. Maybe temporarily, maybe at the wrong time, maybe too late, or maybe forever.
~ Dave Matthews Band ~ (from the Prologue)



Even when you know better... Bad Boys Don’t Make Good Boyfriends (Life Lessons, #2) by Melanie A. Smith


Even though she knows that bad boys don’t make good boyfriends, he seems like he might be so much more. Will her quest unlock the truth behind who he really is? Or will it end their relationship for good? Either way, ready or not, Becca’s world is about to change.


Tuesday, May 12, 2020

SCANDALOUS PASSIONS (Highland Menage #1) by Nicola Davidson

18++ "Scandalous Passions was a great read that came at just the right time -- low angst, lovable characters, and tons of passionate chemistry. ¨[...] The exploration of female pleasure and power was excellent as well as the incorporation of consent, as Janet teaches Marjorie. Overall, a really great read [...]" Alex, Goodreads

Traveling with your family... R.I.P. in Reykjavik (A Traveler Cozy Mystery #2) by A.R. Kennedy

"I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and I love that it is a fast read. Naomi is funny and smart with just enough bad traits and character flaws to make her both realistic and believable. [...] I am giving R.I.P. in Reykjavík by A. R. Kennedy five stars and recommending it to all you cozy mystery readers out there." - Jennifer, Goodreads

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

for a chance at freedom... Wired by the FBI by Glenn Painter

"This book is ripped from the headlines – a real-life true-crime story!!
This book is interesting, intriguing, compelling, provocative, and stimulating!!
I have always loved crime stories, and even though this is not a typical crime story – more of a noir fiction crime book, it still incites intrigue, suspense, appeal, and entertainment!!" Ally, Goodreads

Insta Lovers: A Collection of Steamy Novellas C. Hallman & J.L. Beck

If instalove is your jam, then welcome to the party.
Each book contains an alpha hero, a heart-warming heroine and a happily ever after that will leave you deeply satisfied.

follow the trail of dead crows and missing leaders... Smoke and Ritual (Beautiful Dark Beasts, #1) by Melissa Sercia

The voices haunt her…
Their whispers taunt her with a war she never wanted…



Warrior Saints – Creator (Stonehaven Academy Saints, #1) by Carla Thorne

"The story is an exciting ride as they learn they are better and stronger together. There are forces of evil in their world and they keep finding themselves in a place to make it right. " Kimberly, Goodreads


a crazy, eclectic adventure - Trust In Love (Love Mark, #2) by Linda Kage

" Trust in Love is a wonderful fantasy romance read. [...]
Linda did a fantastic job creating a world for me to immerse myself in. I devoured this book in one day because I had to know as much about Nicolette and Farrow as I could. I swear you'll fall in love with both of them!" Isabella, Goodreads

Hate-worthy. Walking scandal.... No White Knight by Nicole Snow

"Heart’s Edge has it’s fair share of mystery and secrets. Just when you think all the turmoil is behind them, a new drama unfolds. [...] You’ll love the mystery and the search for the ultimate treasure. This enemies-to-lovers romance brings us back to Heart’s Edge with our favorite characters. This small town is a special place that I always enjoy re-visiting." Keri L.,Goodreads

Monday, May 4, 2020

a daring plan to re-shake the world… Move the Stars by Sandy Lender

"I enjoyed this story and was entertained from start to finish. Ava was a fun character. I loved her bravery, courage and determination. She goes on quite the journey and I am happy to have taken it with her." Amy, Goodreads


True love knows no boundaries - Eden's Echo by Lynn Veevers


Instead of moving on, Echo’s soul moved in. With her mother’s presence in her body, Eden can feel Echo’s emotions and hear her thoughts. 

Addictive Alessandro (Savage's Buck & Doe #3) by Anne Marie Citro

"Anne Marie has a way of having the characters resonate within me. Anne Marie is so talented, so gifted. She leaves you wanting more, I can’t wait to read Seductive Santino. Awesome job Anne Marie!! " Tina, Goodreads


F-Bomb Affirmations: rewire your brain ... by Natalie Stokell

F-Bomb Affirmations: rewire your brain and become the kickass human you were born to be!...
... In 11 easy-to-read chapters


Resistance is futile… The Right to Remain Silent by Anya Summers

18+ "I will admit this story is an emotional roller coaster ride with the various characters, the good the bad and the off-limits. Throw in an undercover officer, the mob, and your best friend’s sister---what could go wrong!" Kathy, Goodreads


knives instead of needlepoint... Mayhem and the Marquess (Lords of Havoc, #1) by Win Hollows

"I loved this book! It was a breath of fresh air! We have a tortured hero, but not anything like the usual ones we’re used to seeing." Tabetha, Goodreads



Saturday, May 2, 2020

karma is much faster... Eating the Forbidden Fruit by Roland Sato Page

The newcomer author delivers a personal journey into his rise and demise as a St. Louis City Police Officer. He takes the readers on a roller coaster ride of good ole family memories to the nightmarish reality of being a police officer indicted on federal drug charges.

What if... Kingdom Above the Cloud (Tales from Adia #1) by Maggie Platt

What inspired you to write KINGDOM ABOVE THE CLOUD?
It really started with a daydream. What if there was a world full of characters who had mastered either a deadly sin or a fruit of the spirit? I started designing characters and imagining scenes, and it took on a life of its own. By the time I was done writing it, it was a deep dive into my Christian faith on a scale I never expected! Launch - Author Interview

Hundredth (Pillow Stories from Heaven #2) by Tom Aish

At bedtime with family or in a group, both children and parents will delight in listening to the unusual adventures of Hundredth as he goes from one personal transformation to the next.



End Average: A Man's Journey to Growth in Faith, Relationships, Health, and Finances by Ryan Hansen

Ryan Hansen dives into what it takes to achieve permanent heart change that leads to balanced and consistent growth in faith, relationships, health, and finances.


the heat of their searing island... ISLAND FIRE by Bobbi Smith

18+ An untouched young girl finds a gorgeous man shipwrecked and washed up onshore on a tropical island in the Pacific and they find pure ecstasy and the promise of eternal love. 


Take a journey through the world- Escucha Means Listen by Talia Aikens-Nunez

"What a cute book! This is a fun way to teach children about sounds as well as Spanish and English terms for those sounds. The illustrations are bright and cheerful and illustrate the words perfectly." - Heidi, Goodreads