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Dark Allegiance by Shelley Russell Nolan

Dec 28, 2021

Dark Allegiance by Shelley Russell Nolan

4 Stars Fantastical darkness What an intense and remarkable story in Dark Allegiance by Shelley Russell Nolan. I have just become a fan of this author! I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. I know that this is the third book in the series, and I read it to review it, but I look forward to reading the books that came before this one. The books can be read standalone, at least this one could, but I like reading books in order in the series, to g

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Metaphorically Speaking ... by Steve Shear

Dec 27, 2021

Metaphorically Speaking ... by Steve Shear

Full Title: Metaphorically Speaking : The Human Condition from the Beginning of Time by Steve Shear 5 Stars Innovative Poetry What a remarkable collection of innovative thoughts and poetry in Metaphorically Speaking: The Human Condition from the Beginning of Time by Steve Shear. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I found his "Poet's Note" most interesting, which is the perfect beginning for this collection. "I have purposely not grouped these

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Owl Magic: Your Guide Through Challenging Times by Mary Petiet

Dec 27, 2021

Owl Magic: Your Guide Through Challenging Times by Mary Petiet

4 Stars Very Informative What an informative title in Owl Magic: Your Guide Through Challenging Times by Mary Petiet45. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. The interesting part of this guide, and its topic of Owl Magic, and how it can help, is that Owl Magic can be used in Africa as being sorcery and baneful (or harmful). However, in this title, Petiet uses the interpretatio

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The Sacrifice of One by Emily Fortney

Dec 27, 2021

The Sacrifice of One by Emily Fortney

4 Stars Fantastical action and adventure What a grand story in The Sacrifice of One by Emily Fortney. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very realistic. It's not just about survival, but also the past that haunts Camilla. She was once a labor slave. This YA fantasy is worth the read by young adults and adults alike. Camilla is a survivor, and she needs to try

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The Killing Moon by Rod Glenn

Dec 22, 2021

The Killing Moon by Rod Glenn

5 Stars Dark and Twisted What a magnificently dark and twisted story in The Killing Moon by Rod Glenn. I am a big fan of this author! Glen is definitely the king of killing (and it's a good thing, I think). His writing is always dark, and twisted, but also endearing, leaving the reader to wonder if anyone will survive. This author brings the story to life. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! Survival of the fittest and strongest, and hopes for creating

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Christmas with the Mehtas by Malika Gandi

Dec 21, 2021

Christmas with the Mehtas by Malika Gandi

4 Stars A unique Christmas Story What a wonderful story in Christmas with the Mehtas by Malika Gandi. I am a big fan of this author! This author brings the story to life. It's not your ordinary family Christmas, but Christmas is. There are a lot of interruptions, and obstacles to over come to make it a grand Christmas. Rianna just wants a peaceful Christmas, but this is everything but peaceful. It's a fun story, as her family joins her in the lake house, offered by her Uncle.

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Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson

Dec 21, 2021

Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson

5 Stars Becky is back! What a drama-packed story in Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson. I am a big fan of this author! This author brings the Becky back to life. This author had a dramatic writing style, and indeed can show stories. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! I read the first 2 books in this series Rebecca Steele and enjoyed them. However, this, I think, is my favorite. Becky is strong character, and a lot of that strength com

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Life After: The Line of Duty by Bryan Way

Dec 21, 2021

Life After: The Line of Duty by Bryan Way

5 Stars How far do you to protect and serve? Way pens another magnificent undead story in Life After: The Line of Duty. I have read all of Way's Life After Series and am glad there have been more released this year. This author brings the zombies to life. The characters had a lot of depth and were very realistic. This was a very interesting perspective of zombie or the undead land, in a way that focuses on law enforcement, and how they not only have to protect themselves, but

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Over the Hedge by Paulette Mahurin

Dec 20, 2021

Over the Hedge by Paulette Mahurin

5 Stars Unputdownable!! What a magnificent story in Over the Hedge by Paulette Mahurin. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. This title was more than a plot and characters, it was a life, and dedication to those who fought to save lives. Over the Hedge is one book that I believe everyone should read. The story is based on actual events. It's based on how Nazi's were so brutal and practically sociopaths, with no allegiance to thing, including mor

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Evil Seeds: The Ultimate Movie Guide to Villainous Children by Vanessa Morgan

Dec 20, 2021

Evil Seeds: The Ultimate Movie Guide to Villainous Children by Vanessa Morgan

5 Stars Frightening and thrilling read! Morgan pens Evil Seeds: The Ultimate Movie Guide to Villainous Children, and it is what the title claims to be. A book of films and the horror that the children are or become in the films. Some I've never heard of and most, i'm not sure I would want to watch. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of their work! It is a remarkable collection, and I like not just t

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The Amber Crane by Malve von Hassell

Dec 20, 2021

The Amber Crane by Malve von Hassell

5 Stars Magnificently written! von Hassell pens a magnetically charged story in The Amber Crane. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. The characters were unique, realistic and very intense. This author brings the story to life. The characters did have a lot of depth, and the reader learns the "rules of the amber guild." And the effects of amber on Peter. The perils of war and destruction affect Peter, and he sees things in a different perspective

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The Cabin Sessions by Isobel Blackthorn

Dec 19, 2021

The Cabin Sessions by Isobel Blackthorn

5 Stars Darkness is looming Blackthorn pens a superb story in The Cabin Sessions. I have read a lot of work from this author before, and I really enjoyed each of them. The author writes very well, and always shows a great story, no matter her genre. I like that the author has a variety of stories under her pen. The characters had a lot of depth and were very realistic. Musicians, storms, and panic bring this story of a darkness that overshadows The Cabin Sessions. Struggles a

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Beyond The Masked Kid by Dan Neiser

Dec 19, 2021

Beyond The Masked Kid by Dan Neiser

4 Stars A very unique and interesting adventure What an interesting story in Beyond The Masked Kid by Dan Neiser. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. This author brings the story to life. The story is written in first person narrative and is an integral part of the story. At first, I wasn't quite sure what I was reading, but after getting into the story, I found it to be unique, and very interesting. I read a lot of stories, and I love the d

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Identity Crisis by T.K. Kanwar

Dec 15, 2021

Identity Crisis by T.K. Kanwar

5 Stars Magnificently written powerful story!!! Kanwar pens a powerful story in Identity Crisis. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. First, when you start reading, you're reading a letter, to whom it may concern, and this, reader, is you. This author brings the story to life, the details of our world's current state (the battle of Covid-19, and all its repercussions) as well a very forward and direct story of Sam, past and present, and how t

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Audiobook: Destiny Returns by Douglas Volk

Dec 14, 2021

Audiobook: Destiny Returns by Douglas Volk

Destiny Returns by Douglas Volk Narrated by: Steve Rausch 5 Stars Volk does it again! Volk pens a magnificently written story in Destiny Returns, the third book in his Morpheus Series, and has turned it into a grand audiobook. I've read the first two, and couldn't wait to dive into this one. I did read the story, and enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed this audiobook. This is the book nightmares are afraid of, and it's so intriguing and captivating, you can't stop listening

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Masters' Promise by Jamie Schulz

Dec 14, 2021

Masters' Promise by Jamie Schulz

5 Stars Intimate and personal Schulz pens a steamy story in Masters' Promise. I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth, and were very real, and I like the cowboy angle, and how Bret Masters has his owner, but to him, she's more than that. I read a lot of stories, and I love the different writing styles and storytelling abilities. I love it when a Legacy author sends me more of t

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The Tales of Peter the Pixie Vol 1: New Friends by Gary Gedall

Dec 14, 2021

The Tales of Peter the Pixie Vol 1: New Friends by Gary Gedall

4 Stars Wonderfully told story Gedall pens a grand children's story in The Tales of Peter the Pixie Vol 1: New Friends. I have read anything from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. It is a remarkable story for children, and it is done in different parts. I know this is volume one. When I started reading it, I realized the difference between this and the different "parts" of the story that have been released. I enjoyed being introduced to Peter the Pixie. I didn't kn

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Peter and the Ants Pt 1 - Read to Me by Gary Gedall

Dec 14, 2021

Peter and the Ants Pt 1 - Read to Me by Gary Gedall

4 Stars An enjoyable children's story Gedall pens an enjoyable story in Peter and the Ants Pt 1 - Read to Me. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. Peter the Pixie is a wonderful children's story, and besides his adventure, he depicts kindness and gentleness. This is a wonderful "I can read" book and would be perfect for a child who can read, but also be perfect to read to a child or have the child read it back. It's very educational and has a gre

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Population Zero by Fran Lewis

Dec 13, 2021

Population Zero by Fran Lewis

5 Stars Absolutely Chilling! Lewis pens a chilling and (very close to real life within the COVID-19 era) story in Population Zero. I have not read work from Lewis before, but I have become a big fan of this author! So, from this point, whatever this author writes, I read. This author brings the story to life. The plot, the end of people as we know it. A thrust to save humanity, and a realization of how fleeting moments are, and in a blink, they're gone. People. Moments. Even

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A Salted Slug by Joe King

Dec 13, 2021

A Salted Slug by Joe King

5 Stars Such an interesting absurdity and I loved it! King pens an interesting story in A Salted Slug by Joe King. Yes, it's a grand as the title (I get the pun of the title, and loved that). I am a big fan of this author! Whatever this author writes, I read. Reading King's work before, I knew what to expect from his writing style, and it has grown, and yet, his keen wit and story ideas seem endless and yes, absurd (which I love this word, especially in such a compliment when

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