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June 22, 2024
Review: THE MANY LIVES OF JACK WELLS by Michelle Files
Jack Wells had spent the last 20years of his life in prison for a murder that he didn’t commit. After he isexecuted, he is transported back to his 20-year-old self—before the murdershappened. Can he save those boys and prevent from going to prison? And how manylives is this going to take? Let’s go through the many lives of Jack Wells tosee if he can save those boys and himself.
Once again, this storyline grabsyou with its captivating premise. It seemed that no matter what Jack did, theoutcome always turned out the same. Fortunately, he had his mother, Ivy, whotold him about his family lineage of time-travelers. Can Jack find the realkiller? You’ll be shocked when you find out.
A thrilling read!
Rating:4 stars
Review: SALTED CARAMEL, SHOWS, AND SUSPECTS by Cindy Bell
The chocolate shop is going to beon TV! But not if the star is dead. Who could’ve wanted the sassy, egotisticalfood critic dead? It was up to Ally and Charlotte to find out.
Like all the other books in thisseries, this little mystery grabs you with its crafty sleuthing and small-towncharm. The 3 old ladies that always visit the shop are always a hoot, and yougotta love that lovable pig and cat. I enjoyed looking at every clue and goingthrough all the suspects. It all boiled down to a delightful mystery!
Rating:4 stars
Review: YOU BELONG TO ME by Mary Higgins Clark
A discussion of a woman’s strangedisappearance on live radio creates a ripple, exposing hidden truths. It beginswith a woman calling in about her whirlwind romance on a cruise, the man shemet, and the ring he gave her inscribed with the words: “You Belong to Me.”
After the radio show, the victim’smother recalled the same ring found in her daughter’s possession. The ring wasthe key! But what happens when a sadistic charmer refuses to let anyone findout about him? The results could be deadly. And this man will not stop preyingon lonely women at sea. In fact, he will kill anybody that might get in his way(and he does.)
Once again, MHC has created aneasy and captivating read right from the start. It’s a great mystery! Clark hasa way of naturally drawing in the read. And even though the predictability ofthe storyline correctly led me to the right guess, this was still a good read.
Rating:4 stars
Review: MOONLIGHT BECOMES YOU by Mary Higgins Clark
**2ND TIME REVIEW **
A successful NY photographerreconnects with her long-lost stepmother. When she goes to her house for adinner party, Maggie finds her stepmother dead on the floor. Surprisingly—toher and everyone else—Nuala had left everything she owned to Maggie, includingthe house. Why was everyone so interested in getting that house? And what didall this have to do with that fancy retirement home?
Right away, the police suspectthat it was one of the dinner guests. But who and why? With various charactersand intricate storylines, the author crafts a complex mystery that draws youin. It seems kind of long and first, but you do really get into it. You don’treally get how all this abundant information ties together, but it’sinteresting to try to figure out. Reading this gets you hooked and it does getsuspenseful toward the end.
Another great read by MHC! I’mglad I gave this a second read.
Rating:4 stars
June 20, 2024
Blog Tour: BEAUTIFUL ONE by Mary Cope
BEAUTIFUL ONE
Mary Cope
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GENRE: Young Adult Romance
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Transformation,empowerment, love and music come together in the book, Beautiful One.
ElizabethRyan is a beautiful, shy, naïve high school senior. Having never dated shemeets the boy of her dreams, Aidan Mitchell. Despite his history of womanizingLiz is drawn to him. Soon Liz becomes the envy of all the girls on campus, whenthey become a couple and her dream boyfriend sweeps her off her feet and intothe dating world that is all too new and strange for her. When other guys startto take notice of Liz, Aidan is troubled with fits of jealousy.
Elizabeththen meets the ruggedly handsome, Spencer Hayes and they quickly bond overtheir passion for music. Liz begins to struggle with the feelings that sparkbetween them. In the end Elizabeth finds herself torn between helping Aidanovercome his jealousy and anger and giving into what her heart truly wants.
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ExcerptTwo:
“Elizabeth.” My heart leapt as I opened my eyes, and mybreathing stopped for a second. My eyes roamed over his handsome face. His jawwas slightly swollen and bruised, but other than that, his face was untouched.His grey eyes were unusually light from the angle where I sat, and his darkhair was tousled in a way that made me ache to run my fingers through it.
“May I?” He motioned to the bench next to me.
I was still surprised to see him, so I just nodded.
Spencer sat and shifted his body so it was facing mine.“I’ve been looking all over for you. Didn’t you get my calls?”
In my rush to see Aidan, I had left my cell phone at home,so I shook my head no.
Spencer gave me a ghost of a smile and softly chuckled. “Areyou gonna talk to me or just nod your head?”
“I’m sorry. I’m just shocked to see you.” I shifted my bodyso it was facing his.
“After last night, I wanted to make sure you were okay.” Hissoft gaze traveled from my face to the length of my body. When he saw thebruises, his jaw clenched before he frustratingly blew out a breath of air. Hegently lifted my arm to examine it further. I could sense he was trying to reinin his anger. “Did he hurt you anywhere else?”
Spencer reached to place a stray lock of my hair behind myear.
My eyes didn’t leave his. I whispered, “No.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
MaryCope is a passionate romance writer known for her ability to craft charactersthat feel undeniably real. Drawing inspiration from both her personalexperience and vivid imagination, Mary’s words resonate with readers. Aromantic at heart, Mary believes true intimacy is what love is all about.
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Blog Tour: ADULTING: THE ULTIMATE CHEAT SHEET by Haley Cavanagh
ADULTING: THE ULTIMATE CHEAT SHEET
Haley Cavanagh
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GENRE: Self-help
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Embarkon a journey to adulting mastery with Adulting: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet.Unlock the secrets to a well-rounded adult life with clear, concise, andinvaluable advice on budgeting, cooking, time management, building meaningfulrelationships, and so much more! This comprehensive guide is your roadmap totaking charge of your life, offering you the tools and wisdom you need tosculpt the life of your dreams. This book offers practical advice anduser-friendly tips that will empower you to make the most of every aspect ofyour life, ensuring that you become the self-reliant, confident, andaccomplished person you were always meant to be. Join author, Haley Cavanagh -military veteran, devoted wife and mother, and award winning author-in wavinggoodbye to uncertainty and hesitation and embracing the fulfilling life you'veenvisioned. Don't just drift through adulthood-thrive in it. The future isyours to shape, and this book is your indispensable guide on the journey toliving the adult life you truly desire.
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ExcerptTwo:
On Taking Care of Yourself
Your life is your movie. It’s up to you to adapt to changesand sustain your health. You’re responsible for improving and flourishing inwhatever existence you carve out for yourself. Whether you have a positive ornegative mental outlook makes all the difference in your success and overallhappiness.
Treat yourself well, keep your living space clean andbright, and take care of your mental and physical health. Make decisions thatwill benefit you in the long run and make your future self proud to look backon.
Adopt healthy life habits and routines that will benefityou.
Health Records and Medical History
Ensure you have access to your health insurance information,immunization history, and contact information when visiting health careproviders or having routine checkups. If you have a medical condition, keep afile of your discharge papers, records, and receipts and be prepared to accessyour information. Keep track of any vaccination or shot information you mightneed to show when you head to specific job interviews or doctor consultations.
Checking Your Blood Pressure
When we’re young, we feel invincible. We eat what we wantand have superhuman metabolism and endless energy. Nothing can faze us. But thetruth is, the higher a person’s blood pressure, the greater their risk ofhealth problems. If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can lead tostroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and heart failure. Checking your bloodpressure can help you gauge where you stand health-wise and pinpoint anymedical treatment or preventative care needed.
You can do a few things if you suspect you have high bloodpressure. Doctor’s offices can take your blood pressure at appointments. Mostclinics will let you come in to get your blood pressure checked regularlywithout a charge. There are also free blood pressure machines at Walmart,Kroger, and CVS pharmacies. Take a minute to relax, sit, and check your bloodpressure. If it is abnormal or high, consult a doctor.
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Review: This book is a quick and easyguide to adulting. It includes tips and ideas for saving money, avoiding creditcards and loans, and budgeting. The read for each item is short and efficient.It doesn’t load you with too much information; it gives you exactly what youneed. The only thing that would’ve been useful to mention would be the freesites on taxes for those that meet the income requirements. One can find thesefree tax sources on the IRS website. In fact, including a list of resources onsome these items would help, too. Other things to help with adulting includedgetting eye glasses, checking the oil on your car, buying a home, making extramoney on the side, planning for retirement, how to improve your credit score, andso on. There’s even a little paragraph on how to do laundry. All the suggestedcleaning seemed a little much, especially for some that work more than one job.There were even some easy recipes here. And a quick brief on miscellaneous tipslike how to sanitize a sponge, how to remove paint from your clothes, and howto get rid of hiccups. Ha, ha! This book was pretty cool. It really is a cheatsheet.
A good reference how-to book forlife.
Rating:4 stars
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
HaleyCavanagh is a military veteran, wife, and mother. In 2020, she won the SilverQuill award from the League of Utah Writers for Retaliation, the second novelin her Oceanstone Initiative sci-fi series. Haley is an alumna of ColumbiaCollege and a musical theater nut, and she loves to dive into any book thatcrosses her path. Haley enjoys spending time with her husband and children whenshe's not writing. She loves to hear from her readers and encourages you tocontact her via her website or social media.
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Blog Tour: CORNBREAD, RIBS, AND MURDER by Brenda Whiteside and Joyce Proell
CORNBREAD, RIBS, AND MURDER
Brenda Whiteside and JoyceProell
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GENRE: Mystery
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It’sa rib cookoff…with a recipe for murder.
NicoleEarp and Emma Banefield are celebrating another birthday at the Dulce Inn withthe added fun of a rib cookoff in the park. Not only are chocolate martinis intheir plans, Nic has her heart set on winning the cornbread contest. But as theexcitement bakes, someone is stirring up trouble for the inn and its employees.
Strangeoccurrences at the Dulce are on the rise. Slashed tires, menacing phone calls,and unsavory characters add a vibe that threatens the sisters’ anticipatedfun-filled stay. When the hot-headed hotel owner is caught wielding a bloodyletter opener over a dead coworker, the sisters are embroiled in a caper tohelp the one person who finds their sleuthing as welcomed as a rattlesnake inher bed. But is she innocent?
TheChocolate Martini Sisters are primed to find out. First, they’ll have toeliminate a host of suspects that includes a dishonest restaurant owner, ajilted girlfriend, an ex-wife, the barkeeper, and a masseuse with a crush. Ifthey can stay off the radar of the surly chief homicide detective long enough,they can put out the fire…unless the killer burns them first.
Thethird book in this amateur sleuths, cozy mystery series will have you chucklingand on the edge of your seat as the sisters solve the murder.
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ExcerptFour:
“I did, and all emotions would be expected, consideringthey’d once been friends. He seemed embarrassed he’d missed the opportunity toreconnect with Leo. Or, if not that, embarrassed we questioned him on it.Hearing about his death shook him, and his regret was palpable.”
They’d reached the doors of the Dulce Inn. “I’m not comingin for a nightcap. I need to pack. You’ll have total peace and quiet tonight,all alone in the room.”
Em did a slow blink. “Yes, as much peace and quiet as onecan have after witnessing the aftermath of a grisly murder.”
She gave her sister a one-armed hug. “Put it aside, Em. Geta cup of tea to take to the room. Work on your next great novel or read. Enjoythe lovely inn décor without listening to hammers. I’ll see you in themorning.”
“Early?”
“No. Not too too, anyway. I’ll give a call when I’m on myway.”
Once Em disappeared through the inn entrance, she spun onher sandaled foot for the short hike to the parking lot. She truly hoped Emwouldn’t fixate on the vision of Leo. Instead, she could use her smarts toanalyze what clues they might have unknowingly collected today. As for herself,she wasn’t sure what constituted a clue from the mishmash of sleuthing they’dachieved. Jillian? Bailey? The ex-wife? And what was Bear about? She rubbed herscar. This weekend brought more than a rib cookoff and birthday celebration.The Chocolate Martini Sisters had a mystery to solve.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Afterhearing countless stories as a mental health professional, Joyce retired tocreate her own tales. As an award-winning author, she writes historical romanceand cozy mystery where all endings are guaranteed happy. She shares her home onthe prairie with a husband and a little dog with a big personality. When sheisn’t reading or writing, she likes to swim and finds baking almost as relaxingas a day at the spa.
Visithere at her website: https://joyceproell.com/ or at https://www.facebook.com/JoyceProellAuthor
BrendaWhiteside is the award-winning author of romantic suspense, romance, and cozymystery. She writes children’s books under the pen name, Brenda Sue. Afterliving in six states and two countries—so far—she and her husband have settledin Central Arizona. They admit to being gypsies at heart and won't discount thepossibility of another move. They share their home with a rescue dog namedAmigo. While FDW fishes, Brenda writes.
VisitBrenda at https://www.brendawhiteside.com or https://www.facebook.com/BrendaWhitesideAuthor
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1GPJR7
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Book Blast: PRIVATE LICENSE by Kevin R. Doyle
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Kevin R. Doyle will award a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.
All Lorie Jones wants is a little help with her divorce. Some extra information, a bit of ammunition to take into court against her no-good husband. And when she hires the biggest and best investigation firm Kansas City has to offer, that’s exactly what she gets. But after their operative wraps up Lori’s case, he decides he doesn’t want to move on, and Lori soon realizes that she’s got an even bigger problem than she had before, one that threatens her privacy, and maybe even her life.
It’s up to Sam Quinton, one-man detective agency, to take on the largest firm in the business, and as Sam digs into the background of Lori’s harasser, he soon finds something bigger, and much more dangerous, than one overzealous guy who just can’t let go.
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Thornton, his time sitting down no doubt adding to his confidence, snorted. “Lots of broads work up there, dude. How am I supposed to know . . . ”
I didn’t let him get any farther before I reached out and smacked him open-handed upside the head. I managed to do it in such a way only someone looking close could tell what had happened, meaning it was more a tap than anything. Even so, he reeled back on the bench, about half of his taco staining his blue shirt.
“Adam,” I said, keeping my voice low, “don’t give me any shit, okay? I don’t care how many women, not broads, work in your office. I’m only interested in one, and from what I hear you’re kind of interested in her yourself. Explain why I hear wrong.”
“Okay,” he said. “Now I get it. I heard something about what she’s been going through. You think I’m the one that’s been hassling her?”
“Are you?” I asked.
Actually, I’d already pretty much decided Adam Boy was a dead end. He was the kind of guy who back in the seventies would have been called a lounge lizard: tough and manly on the outside, a child on the inside.
I’d known far too many dudes like him over the years. The muscles, clothes, and general air of confidence were only a blind for a truth he didn’t want to face about himself. Not that such guys couldn’t be dangerous as hell, especially to someone weaker than themselves.
About the Author:
A retired high-school teacher and former college instructor, Kevin R. Doyle is the author of four novels in the Sam Quinton mystery series, all published by Camel Press. He’s also written four crime thrillers, including And the Devil Walks Away and The Anchor, and one horror novel, The Litter, along with numerous short horror stories published in small magazines over the years. The first Quinton book, Squatter’s Rights, was nominated for the 2021 Shamus award for Best First PI Novel, and the fifth in the series, Private License, will be out in August of 2024.
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Blog Tour: THE SILVERY PATH by Dennis Scheel
THE SILVERY PATH
Dennis Scheel
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GENRE: Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Willit end in peace or a silvery dose of fate?
Henna’smanipulation knows no bounds,
Denidais still the object of her prophecy, while Lucifer, God, and Gabriel remain inher sights.
Havingseen her son, Nina is more determined than ever to bring him back from Henna’sworld of dead souls. Meanwhile, the Darkness runs rampant across theUnderworlds and on Earth as Lucifer’s grief over Heavani’s death overwhelmshim.
Everyonehas their own goals and ends, but one thing is inescapable: the bright silverypath that Henna willed.
Canthese characters escape destiny’s hold on them, or will they become pawns inHenna’s quest for revenge?
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ExcerptThree:
Denida knelt behind Nina and rubbed her shoulders.
Nina sipped a drink, while watching her horse, Angel,grazing next to them on the outskirts of the forest near Dynasty. She squintedwith a tranquil smile. “More to the left.” She rested the glass on her lap andhunched forward.
Denida focused on her other side.
“Ouch,” she hissed. “Not so hard.”
Crap, she’s not enjoying this. I shouldn’t have tried…Denida retracted his hands. “Sorry.”
Nina glared at him, put the glass on the ground, and restedon her stomach. “Maybe you can try now, unless you’re deliberately trying todisappoint me?”
“Of course not,” Denida insisted.
Nina smiled. “Good.”
Denida resumed rubbing Nina’s back until she turned over,took Denida’s hand, and stroked it. “This is nice.”
Denida leaned in close and kissed her. She folded her armsaround him and pulled him close.
Angel moseyed farther away. He grazed until dusk, when Ninawhistled for him, and he returned to them.
With Angel close again, Nina rested her head on Denida’schest, stroking his hair. “We should spend more time together, like this, justus.”
“I always want to. Work has just been extremely busy,lately.”
“Maybe…” Nina’s fingers trailed down Denida’s chest, next toher head, and she fell into a slumber under the sunset’s orange glow.
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There’s an important scene in The Silvery Path thatallows the reader to understand the full extent of Henna’s manipulation, andget a firm, firsthand experience of how her power works. She visits a pair oftwins in the past to try to figure out how to best use them in order to bringabout her revenge plot and successfully manipulate Denida, so that he falls inline with her prophecy.
The reason this scene is so important is that it shows howHenna started intervening to bring about her prophecy before she evenintroduced herself to the chosen one who’s supposed to bring about her desiredfuture. This is the first scene that really showcases how she’s been playingthe long game with the characters you’ve seen throughout the Underworlds, whilealso showcasing that some fundamental beliefs you, the reader, have beenpresented with are lies that Henna put forth to make Denida more cooperative.
During her intervention with the twins, she identifies whichone is most receptive to her presence and makes a remark about which future isstarting to take shape. By that point, the reader was already informed thatfate is like a tree, which branches off into different outcomes based on theway events are shaping up, but this is the first time the reader sees that inpractice and gets a look at how Henna’s able to adapt and plan based on the wayevents are unfolding. It’s heavily implied that the twin that is receptive toher is not the one she thought it would be, but she still takes this change instride and puts her plan in motion regardless of the unexpected outcome.
The reason this passage is so impactful is not just becauseit gives the reader their first firsthand (as opposed to third-party) experiencewith seeing Henna’s ability to plan ahead and play the long game, but it alsoshows just how determined Henna is to manipulate the future in order to bringabout her prophecy. Prior to this moment, the reader could guess that Hennaprobably had a reason to empower Shaddai instead of Azal for a reason in myprevious book, Rejecting Destiny. The reader could also guess that Hennahad a reason for appearing before Denida for the first time when she did in RejectingDestiny, but this scene shows firsthand just how Henna manipulated Denidafrom afar for a long time, and shows how truly formidable she is as an adaptivevillain even into The Silvery Path, where her manipulation only getsmore severe.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Wringabout myself… oh, the horror!
Asa Christmas Child, I believe magic is everywhere, especially during the winter,and I try to weave that magic into my stories. After all, my firm belief inkarma and destiny has shaped who I am, so it should guide my stories, as well.
Iwas born and raised in Denmark, but faced many challenges during my life, oneof which was my inability to write my stories in Danish! I’ve had my storiesbrewing in my head since I was a child and struggled for years to express themproperly. After recovering from a diabetic attack that left me hospitalized, Imanaged to find my writer’s voice in English, and am thrilled to now have theability to share my tales with you.
Site:https://dennisscheel.com/
TheSilvery Path: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ4D4KHC
Twitter:https://twitter.com/LordDenida
Threads/IG @denscheel
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Review: NEVER TELL THEM by N.L. Hinkens
Something was odd about the newneighbors. A father and son that don’t seem to know each other. And thegrandmother that lived there before had no idea, eh? Right away there’s amystery here that grabs you.
Never tell them. Never tell themwhat? And this was you never nose around the neighbor—because you get stuckhaving to look after the son, who seemed to be traumatized and neglected.Through the boy’s little verbal slip-ups, we get a little bit more of what’sgoing on. There were still a lot of unanswered questions though. Was the boykidnapped and taken away from his mother? Who was really hurting the boy? Andwas the boy safe to go back to the neighbor, who had recently suffered anaccident and temporary memory loss?
About halfway through, we get asuspicion of the neighbor’s possible involvement in a girl’s disappearance. Ohwow! So, he could be a killer? Who’sgoing to be the real bad guy in the end?
What a shocking conclusion!Another wonderful read by N.L. Hinkens!
Rating:5 stars
