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I'll rescue you by M.T. Thomas
4 Stars Great mix of sci-fi and romance There's something about a story with a character named Apollo. I enjoyed reading this story from...

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Jan 31, 2017


Random Man by Layden Robinson
4 stars Inspired by Wine! This is a collection of very short stories, maybe even wondrous thoughts of the author. Each one is grandly...

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Jan 30, 2017


RJ: The Age of Innocence by Tim Soeder
4 Stars Interesting dynamic of characters There's something about two characters who think they have nothing in common and in some ways...

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Jan 30, 2017


The Boston Ranter by Layden Robinson
4 Stars Short and Sweet! (Mixed with lunacy) This is a quick read, but it's quirky and witty and all those adjectives that go along with...

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Jan 29, 2017


Life Lessons from Grandpa and his chicken coop by Jacob Paul Patchen
5 Stars A wondrous story! This book brought out a gaggle of emotions and the tears that went with it. Tears from laughing out loud, tears...

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Jan 29, 2017


Rosamond: Growing Attachments by Annastasia Arnold
4 Stars Remarkable This is book 5 of a series, but I did not read the first four that came before it. I was still able to follow along...

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Jan 28, 2017


Virtually Deserted by I.M. Savage
4 Stars Threats are imminent! This book is interesting, thought provoking and in turn, ultimately disturbing. It's not disturbing because...

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Jan 28, 2017


Distant Origins by S. Shane Thomas
4 Stars Quite Entertaining! For me, the best part of the books were the characters. The storyline was fast-paced but it was filled with...

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Jan 26, 2017


The Angel Alejandro by Alistair Cross
5 Stars Magnificent! Something about Alejandro and the way he entered Madison's life. He definitely made an entrance. This story caught...

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Jan 26, 2017


Rarity from the Hollow by Robert Eggleton
5 Stars A unique story! It starts off simply. Faith and Lacy Dawn are studying for a spelling test. Things progress from there. It's not...

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Jan 26, 2017


GypsyRoad by Graeme Shanks
3 Stars fascinating This book could be taken in many directions, and there is not just one place it fits into. In some cases I found it...

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Jan 23, 2017


Cluster Phuk by JP Wolfe
4 Stars Detectives in a small town It's a good story that brings to life Phuk and Shanks, as detectives in this small town in Florida,...

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Jan 21, 2017


Devil's Canyon: Spanish Gold by L.K Smith
3 Stars Good read. I enjoyed this book, especially the characters and their connection to each other. It's a great story, with a grand...

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Jan 18, 2017


Stormy Weather by Glen Ebisch
4 Stars Story Weather indeed! Murder, mystery, and mother! Things are very complicated for Stormy McCloud. I really liked this story and...

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Jan 18, 2017


Best Laid Plans and other disasters by Amy Rivers
4 Stars Nothing ever happens as planned ... What a great book. I really like the character, Gwen, who is one of those planners, her...

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Jan 17, 2017


The Grey Forest by Maureen Griswold
4 Stars Compelling Collection This was a good collection of the author's work. Short stories are harder to write than longer ones, as...

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Jan 16, 2017


The Virgin of the Wind Rose: A Christopher Columbus Mystery-Thriller by Glen Craney
4 Stars Definitely thrilling Two worlds collide, the past and the present. That's the premise of this story and it does not disappoint....

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Jan 16, 2017


Money for Love by Peter Berman
5 Stars Very Complex and Intriguing This is the first of Berman's work that I've read, but I will definitely read more of his work. I...

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Jan 15, 2017


The Code of Magic by David Hammons
4 Stars A fun adventure! This book is definitely one of fun and magic. Who could ask for more than magic and monsters, and in a kid's...

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Jan 15, 2017


Made Safe by Francis Sparks
4 Stars Be prepared to get lost! This book is very gritty and intense. I love a good thriller and this is one of the good ones. Add in an...

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Jan 14, 2017


Sin by Kelly St. Clare
5 Stars Sin is a must read! I have read all of the Tainted Accords series, and I looked forward to this novella. It's one of those...

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Jan 14, 2017


Gift to those who have to wait!
As a struggling author, the only gift I can give to others is my writing. Since it is early (very early) 2018 and my TBR list is long and...

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Jan 13, 2017


The end of Time: A fabulous Narrative by T S Creager
4 Stars Deliciously strange! Filled with humor and a very light-hearted plot, it is also a time travel adventure. Some parts are indeed...

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Jan 12, 2017


Bloodwalker by L.X. Cain
4 Stars Mysterious It's a very mysterious story, and I love the suspense. The Zorka Circus draws a big crowd, but takes the children of...

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Jan 12, 2017
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