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Vanessa is a feisty, bilingual adventurer from New Zealand. She's been happily married for over 20 years with three children and a whole village of people in her head all vying for her attention.

Her first collection of fiction novels are captivating human stories of life, loss and love. They type of books which grab you by the heart on page one and don't let go.

"Engrossing reads that will resonate in the hearts of many readers."

"Evetts dives headfirst into the "too hard basket" and does justice to weighty human experiences.”

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	Out of the Ashes 4.32 avg rating — 93 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Rebel Sisters: The epic and heartbreaking story of three extraordinary women fighting for Ireland’s freedom

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Once Gone (Riley Paige, #1)

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Vanessa Evetts rated a book it was amazing The Last Letter (The Old Curiosity Shop #2) by Kirsten McKenzie (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Another fabulous, captivating read which drives you straight into the next book, eager for more. What struck me the most while reading the Last Letter was how skilled Kirsten McKenzie is at weaving so many lives, timelines and eras into one story, wh ...more
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This was my first J.P Pomare read and it was a stunner! Strangely enough I was reading this while preparing my house for holiday rental, so there were a few wide eyed moments. I consumed this thriller in less than 24 hours and will definitely be divi ...more
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5* ++ This is a book you want to listen to, then go out and by a paperback copy of so you can take notes, highlight passages and rest with it over time. This is essential reading!
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I read this after reading the Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris and to say this was a satisfying read is an understatement. PJ Tracy masterfully explores the thin divide between good and evil and the 'right or wrongness' of good people avengin ...more
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What a phenomenal conclusion to this epic environmental fantasy. From the first pages of The Weight of a Thousand Oceans, to the final lines of The Echo of a Thousand Voices, I was completely invested in Maia's journey. Jillian Webster has done what ...more
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“Sometimes the slightest things change the directions of our lives, the merest breath of a circumstance, a random moment that connects like a meteorite striking the earth. Lives have swiveled and changed direction on the strength of a chance remark.”
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“Pride is holding your head up when everyone around you has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it.”
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“. . . besides love, independence of thought is the greatest gift an adult can give a child.”
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“Always listen to yourself... It is better to be wrong than simply to follow convention.”
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“I have found in life that everything, no matter how bad, comes to an end.”
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