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Oct 15, 2019
Secrets of the Sanctuary by Octavia J. Riley
4 Stars Grandly magical read Riley pens a remarkable story in Secrets of the Sanctuary. This is the first book of Riley's that I've read,...
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Oct 15, 2019
What Heals the Heart by Karen A. Wyle
4 Stars A grand historical romance This is the first story I've read from Wyle, and I really enjoyed it. It wasn't just about two people...
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Oct 14, 2019
The Phantom of the Catacombs by JB Michaels
5 Stars Another Great Bud Hutchins story First, I am a definite fan of Michaels' work, and I love the Bud Hutchins series. This one, The...
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Oct 14, 2019
In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety by Krysten Lindsay Hager
4 Stars Grand read Hager pens a grand story in In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety. It's a grand story about Cecily, and her ups...
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Oct 14, 2019
Valley of Secrets by Morgan Knight
4 Stars Intriguing story Knight pens an intriguing story in Valley of Secrets. This is the first book of Knight's that I've read, and I...
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Oct 14, 2019
The Adventures of Bella & Emily Continued by Michelle Holland
5 Stars Another grand adventure If you haven't read anything by Holland before, I recommend all of her Bella and Emily books. I've read...
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Oct 11, 2019
Sinners by Silvano Williams
4 Stars Not quite what I expected Williams's story, Sinners is an interestingly eclectic sci-fi story. I don't think the cover quite fits...
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Oct 8, 2019
The Day My Kisses Tasted Like Disorder by Emmanuella Hristova
4 Stars A Good collection An interesting collection of poetry in The Day My Kisses Tasted Like Disorder. I'm not sure I grasped the...
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Oct 8, 2019
The Path of Least Resistance by Leah Downing
5 Stars Captivating story Downing pens a captivating story in The Path of Least Resistance. This is the second book in The Shooting Stars...
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Oct 6, 2019
The Cimmerians by Theresa Jacobs
4 Stars Grandly terrifying The book intrigued me when the author was nominated for a showcase of Indie Author Appreciation Month in...
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Oct 6, 2019
Ida’s Witness: The True Story of an Immigrant Girl by Karl Beckstrand
5 Stars Wonderful story Beckstrand definitely caught the eye of this reader with his previous books, but this one, is so different from ...
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Oct 5, 2019
Smitty's Calling Card by B.R. Stateham
4 Stars Great Read Stateham pens a great story in Smitty's Calling Card. This is the first book in the author's Dark Retribution Series....
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Oct 3, 2019
The Silence of Severance by Wes Markin
5 Stars A real page-turner I expected nothing less than a wonderfully, intriguing story by Markin, and I was definitely not disappointed....
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Oct 1, 2019
Dagger and Scythe by Emilie Knight
4 Stars Interesting story Knight pens an interesting story in Dagger and Scythe. This is one of those dark fantasies that bring the...
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Sep 29, 2019
Tar by Taylor Hohulin
4 Stars Interesting story I found Tar by Hohulin to be an interesting, post-apocalyptic story. I think this story was a mix between...
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Sep 29, 2019
Dueling the Dragon by Abdiel LeRoy
5 Stars Another Great from LeRoy If he writes it, I will read, and yes, I've said that before. I have not only read the book, but I have...
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Sep 28, 2019
Silent Money by GD Harper
5 Stars Intense and captivating Harper pens a remarkable page-turner in Silent Money. Michael is absolutely a grand character, filled...
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Sep 25, 2019
Arid by Anne Joyce
4 Stars Interesting Joyce pens a great post-apocalyptic story in Arid. The pace of the story was pretty fast, but it fit with the story....
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Sep 25, 2019
Participant by Carmen Kemp
4 Stars Great Story Kemp pens a very interesting story in Participant. The story shows the readers great characters, and in the middle of...
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Sep 25, 2019
Dead Man Dreaming by Uday Mukerji
5 Stars A page-turner Mukerji pens a magnificent story in Dead Man Dreaming. David is dying, and then the story goes from there. The...
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Sep 24, 2019
Reefcake by Ellen Mint
4 Stars Interestingly and sexy Mint definitely puts together a story that is unlike any that I've read before. Mint brings Joanna's life...
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Sep 22, 2019
Thalidomide Kid by Kate Rigby
5 Stars Remarkable Story Rigby pens a grand story in Thalidomide Kid. The story premise is very good, and interesting. It's a character...
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Sep 22, 2019
Spilling Blood by L Penn
5 Stars Raw and Gritty This is a remarkable story by Penn, and definitely not for the light hearted. I have read Penn's other work, and...
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Sep 21, 2019
The Christian Reveries Collection: Tales of Divine Awakening by Abdiel Leroy
5 Stars Magnificent Duo! I have read all of LeRoy's writings, and am a big fan of his work and prolific writing style. I am adding this...
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