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Bittersweet by Aliya Dalrae
4 Stars Great Story. The book intrigued me when the author was nominated for one of my Best Indie Titles of 2017 awards on my author...

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Jan 17, 2018


"Your Laugh Line Humorous Book Awards"
I was honored to be asked to serve as one of the judges in this Your Laugh Line Humorous Book Awards contest on yourlaughline.com, and I...

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Jan 16, 2018


Abandoned by the Vatican by Jack Doherty
5 Stars Wonderfully controversial Doherty takes on the church, and it's an interesting look inside his visit and research of Russia and...

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Jan 15, 2018


Cutting the Gordian Knot: Simple Solutions to Complex Societal Problems by Stanley Korn
3 Stars Solving societies problems The author writes well and lends solutions for solving some of society's major and challenging...

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Jan 15, 2018


The Doll and other stories: strange tales by Miriam Hastings
4 Stars Wonderfully creepy I read all of the stories and each one was creepy and sinister, but my favorite was the title story "The...

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Jan 15, 2018


SMART PARTNERS: Building Successful Relationships in Business and Life by Jim Burba & Bob Hayes
4 Stars Partnership that works This is a book that is written from experience. The partnership between the authors is not just in writing...

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Jan 14, 2018


A Touch Of Love by Sheryl Lister
4 Stars Chemistry at its best I was made aware of this author on the Writer's Edge with McKensie Stewart's radio show. I am so honored...

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Jan 14, 2018


Call Me Grandma by Jerry Pociask
5 Stars Adoring and magnificent story! Call me Grandma is one that will definitely touch your heart. If you are a grandmother, have a...

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Jan 10, 2018


Curse of the Jenri by Stephanie Barr
4 Stars compelling and gripping Barr certainly can tell a good story, and she created this magical fantasy that is a clean, and...

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Jan 9, 2018


Wreckers Gate by Eric T Knight
4 Stars A good start In reading this story, I think it's the starter book for the series. The characters need a little more developing...

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Jan 9, 2018


Murder on the Streetcar by Alma H. Bond
5 Stars Another great mystery Book two of the Dr. Mary Wells series, and it is just as wonderfully written as the first one. The more I...

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Jan 9, 2018


Born for Life: A Midwife's Story by Julie Watson
4 Stars Fascinating story. A memoir from a midwife, who also suffered her own loss of a child. It's a story filled with emotion, up and...

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Jan 8, 2018


Fading Heart by S.L. Whyte
4 Stars Great sequel This is book two of the series, and I read the one that came before this, and enjoyed it. Whyte spins a great story...

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Jan 8, 2018


Finding Tir Na Nog by S.L. Whyte
4 Stars Adventurous This is the first book I've read by Whyte, and I look forward to more. She is an amazing storyteller and this book is...

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Jan 8, 2018


Another Heart to Another by Annette Whitaker-Moss
5 Stars Poetry in motion This collection of poetry by Whitaker-Moss is as expected, a wonderful grouping of free verse prose. Her words...

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Jan 8, 2018


Esquire: The Lawyer of Faith by T K Ware
5 Stars A real page-turner Something about receiving a 9mm gun as a gift, especially when it was inscribed, made this story one of those...

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Jan 5, 2018


Kids, Camels, & Cairo by Jill Dobbe
5 Stars Amazing journey I found this book just simply amazing. It was a fascinating learning experience and a wonderful journey. I felt I...

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Jan 2, 2018


Why Does Love Hurt?: Attachment, Evolution & the Mind by Phongmanus Budsayaprateep
4 Stars A nonfiction comic A great concept of writing for a serious thought, especially for the intended audience of teens. Giving ideas...

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Jan 1, 2018


The Robot Depot by Russell Moran
4 Stars Moran just got a new fan This is the first book of Moran's that I've read, but I look forward to reading more of his work. I...

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Jan 1, 2018


The Escape Artists by Chris Wallace
4 Stars I was thrown by the cover I didn't know what to expect from this story, as the cover didn't do the story justice. The story...

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Jan 1, 2018


The Judas Codex by Mark Everett Stone
4 Stars A great sequel This one is just as good as the first, or maybe a little better. The story has a great impact of action and...

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Jan 1, 2018


Amy's Bookshelf Reviews: 2017 Year in Review
Another year has come and gone, and Amy's Bookshelf Reviews is wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. If you're a writer,...

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Dec 27, 2017


Unraveling by S.P. Aruna
5 Stars Simply superb! Aruna writes a tale about Katrina, who has DiD or multiple personalities. Each personality is unique and...

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Dec 27, 2017


Revenge Comes In Many Colours by Ted Tayler
5 Stars Another Intriguing Story It's book number 9, and I hope that this series never ends. I just loved each and every one of these...

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Dec 27, 2017
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