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Armageddon Cometh (Species Intervention #6609 Book Three)

From the outside things seem to be perfect for Abby, Scotty and Jose. But underneath it all each have issues they need to contend with.
Jose is in desperate need to track down his adoptive mother and sisters and with his lawyer Peter he knows exactly where to find them.
Scotty is finding the changes to his body hard. He feels lonely and can not seem to connect with a boy called Kane who is Captain Cobby's son. Then he meets Chloe and her dog Teddy and they instantly his it off. Instantly he feel so much happier.
Abby is visited by Netty and baby and told the worlds destruction is coming soon and she must save as many animals as she can (kinda like Noah and his ark). It's not an easy job and she feels the stresses of handling the knowledge of this hard, especially with Jose searching for his family. She eventually is able to confide in Captain Cobby and his son, who she and Scotty reveal themselves too.
Then there is Peter, their lawyer, who lives next door. He feels lonely and one night decides to go find himself a woman. This is where he meets Ginger Mae, who is not completely being truthful with him.
There is also a story of Omar who is hoping to become the next president. Not a nice character indeed.
This is definitely a gripping a book.
Will Jose finally managed to reunite with his family? Can Abby rescue all of those animals? Will Scotty and Chloes relationship work?
Is Armageddon really coming?????

Armageddon Cometh (Species Intervention #6609 Book Three)

Illumine by Alivia Anders

This book is definitely a must read for anyone who enjoys the supernatural world.

After nearly being killed in a demonic ritual, Essalie's life is turned upside down.
Soon Essalie discovers all is not what it seems, or rather everyone is not who they seem. Essalie should know, she has just found out that she is a Nephilim and she was made to become part of an army of war.

I definitely cannot wait to read book 2.


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Echo: Species Intervention

This book was set in the not to far off future where a young boy called Scotty goes in search for fairies, only to find Echo, who is the offspring of baby (from book one)
The world as we know it has started to change. Muslims run the majority of the world. There has been a polio epidemic and poor Scotty was left with impetigo scars and problems with his eyes. His sister Abby also has problems with her kidney and her family cannot afford to buy her a new kidney.
Times are tough. Families receive no benefits and you need an appointment to even go to the emergency room.
Then there is Jose. His family were killed when he was just a little boy and he was sent to live in America with his new adopted family. Life was tough when he did not understand english.
One day his adopted family moved in with Scotty's family as money was tight.
As time goes on and they grow up, nothing is really mentioned of Echo until Scotty's mother dies in a car accident. This is when their lives are turned upside down.
This is definitely a must read. I strongly recommend this book to everyone!

Baby Species Intervention #6609

Originally I planned on giving this a 4 star as the explanation of baby and the womb hurt my head. But Once I continued to read on I easily overlooked that as I watched the life of Netty and her brutal rapes and how she ran away from her abusive husband to start over with her rightful inheritance. But nothing is plain sailing in life and this book shows that. Her husband Robert wanted her inheritance.
Along the way Netty discovered a creature from Oolahan who was called Baby. The love for each other grew and when Netty saw a drifter named Will she never expected to fall in love.
Unfortunately this was short lived as they were all brutally murdered, but in spirit they lived on seeking revenge on her husband Robert and all the men on his pay roll.
This book is definitely a must read for everyone and I cannot wait to read the second

Author of the month

Yesterday my eldest daughter Erin came home from school and told me that I have been picked as Scottish author of the month alongside J.K. Rowling and Stuart Reid by her school. My first thought was hang on I am not Scottish lol. But my daughter told me that I live in Scotland and my Erin the Fire Goddess uses local place names. So all in all I am super happy :)

Dental cancellation charges

Living in the UK we get free healthcare but a lot of people still have to pay for dental treatment. Children and certain adults are exempt and get dental care for free. I am one of those people.
I attend regular appointments, but today my youngest daughter was off school as she is ill. Something that happens a lot (She is ill about once a month and back n forth to Drs and hospitals etc). So I decided to give my dentist a call to rearrange only to be told that I would incur a charge with it being short notice. I find this disgraceful. At least I called them to let them know. If I had just not bothered turning up then I would understand completely.
Sickness does NOT have a time frame. You do not get a telephone call or text message a week before saying 'You will ill on this date with this illness' It is absolutely shocking and something needs to be done about it!

Book Reviews

I am sorry I havent been on for such a long time, but I have been super busy.
I have however finished reading two wonderful books that I thought i would share with you all:

Yesterday I finished reading the debut novel 'Foundling Wizard' by James Eggebeen Author This is a truly captivating book and a must read for everyone

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'Foundling Wizard' is the debut novel by James Eggebeen.
After reading the title I was intrigued and wanted to read it.
As I read I became engrossed in the story and wanting to find out more that I just couldnt put it down.
The story is of a boy called Lorit and how he discovers his powers and has to leave his home to go on a journey of discovery.
I wont give away the plot but there are lots of twists in it and you feel like you are taking part in the journey with all its ups and downs.
It is definitely a must read, it will leave you wanting more. I am definitely looking forward to reading the sequel and finding out answers to the questions I have.

Another book I recently finished and totally loved is 'Ever Shade (A Dark Faeire Tale #1) by Alexia Purdy. What an amazing read. I was totally enthralled that I had to get the second in the series; which I am now reading :)
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With this book you jump in with two feet straight from the off set.
It has you gripped straight away. I absolutely loved it and have gone and downloaded the second, which I cant wait to read.
I highly recommend this to everyone.

I was recently interviewed for a friends website. Please ...

I was recently interviewed for a friends website. Please check it out http://tinyurl.com/c59tykl

The second in the Erin the fire goddess series is coming ...

The second in the Erin the fire goddess series is coming along nicely.
My daughters best friend wanted to be in the book so I have used her name and her sisters.
I read the little bit I wrote to my daughter and she loves it. I cant wait to see Charley's reaction :)

Sorry I haven't posted for so long.On Thursday 19th July ...

Sorry I haven't posted for so long.
On Thursday 19th July I gave my first ever author talk.
OMG I was sooooo nervous.
17 people turned up for it and I read 2 segments from  Erin the fire goddess: the beginning and I also gave a sneak peek at the second book in the series Erin the fire goddess: betrayal
As a request from one of the people who attended, the library would now like me to do another one for them in 3 months, but in the evening. They would also like me to do some around Edinburgh and Midlothian libraries too.
Hopefully over time my nerves will stay at home and I will become and old pro at it :)