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Jacaranda Blues by Mehreen Ahmed
5 Stars Incredibly unique story First, I really enjoy any work from Ahmed, as she writes so well, and full of lyrical and prose, even...

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Dec 7, 2017


Little Mouse's Sweet Treat by Shana Hollowell
4 Stars An adorable story It is a wonderfully adorable story, and it is the perfect story to read to little ones. My kids are grown, but...

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Dec 7, 2017


The Galactivity Book by Maria Bardyukova and Quiet Riley Jr
4 Stars Great book of activities It's a great book for kids of all ages, especially to do with the entire family. The book has space...

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Dec 7, 2017


Awaken the Dream: 90-Day Devotional by Indiana Tuggle
5 Stars Inventively inspirational This is one of those books that inspire faith and devotion. It is a simple read, but shows the path of...

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Dec 5, 2017


The Last Savior by Jalleh Doty
3 Stars Interesting story It's a slow read, but it works for the story. It's pretty well written, and though it seems like it would be a...

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Dec 3, 2017


The Minotaur Hunt by Miriam Hastings
5 Stars Absolutely amazingly terrifying The book intrigued me when the author was nominated for one of my Best Indie Titles of 2017...

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Dec 3, 2017


Titch the Itch by BCR Fegan
4 Stars Great story, children will love this. Titch is that unexplainable itch. That is just the beginning. It's an adorable story and I...

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Nov 30, 2017


The Girl in the Bird: Romance and Alien Power in the Current Middle Ages by Christine Talley
3 Stars Good premise I liked the story, and found there could be more details that would have been helpful. I'm not familiar with SCA but...

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Nov 28, 2017


The One Who Eats Monsters by Casey Matthews
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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Nov 28, 2017


Fighting for Fall by Kayla Dawn Thomas
4 Stars Great romance 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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Nov 28, 2017


Songs to New York by Myrtle Brooks
5 Stars Lyrical indeed! Brooks paints a song of glorious and lyrical words, telling wonderful tales of the people of New York. Each story...

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Nov 28, 2017


A Compendium For The Broken Hearted by Meredith Miller
3 Stars Good collection It's a collection of stories written by Miller. They all had a similar tone but were well written, and it was a...

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Nov 25, 2017


A dark journey into the light by Josef Smythe
5 Stars A man's personal journey It's more than just about a sexual addiction, but that's the journey that this man takes. He needs to...

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Nov 25, 2017


The Elixir: A Bud Hutchins Urban Fantasy by JB Michaels
5 Stars Exciting Read! Bud Hutchins returns in this epic story. It's a fast-paced story that is one you read from beginning to end, only...

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Nov 25, 2017


Hard Fight by Laura N. Andrews
5 Stars Worth fighting for I really liked the premise of this story, and as I enjoyed another one of Andrews stories, I was interested in...

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Nov 25, 2017


Hidden Lives Anthology by Jerry Pociask
5 Stars Magnificent The book intrigued me when the author was nominated for one of my Best Indie Titles of 2017 awards on my author blog,...

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Nov 24, 2017


Unveiled by A.D. Trosper
4 Stars Powerful! The book intrigued me when the author was nominated for one of my Best Indie Titles of 2017 awards on my author blog,...

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Nov 24, 2017


Searching for Gatsby: A Ronnie Lake Murder Mystery by Niki Danforth
5 Stars Absolutely Thrilling! First, I love that the main character, Ronnie Lake, is an older PI. It brings a different perspective to...

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Nov 24, 2017


A Beginner’s Guide to Defy Divorce and Take a Stand for Your Marriage by Beth Durkee
4 Stars Being a savior for marriage It's a well put together guide on how to save a marriage. It is the hope of the guide book that a...

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Nov 23, 2017


Lesson Plan for Murder by Lori Robbins
5 Stars Thrilling A mystery behind the death of a unliked teacher. A great premise for what looks like the start of a new mystery or...

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Nov 21, 2017


Legacy by Stephanie Barr
4 Stars Great collection 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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Nov 20, 2017


The Deadly Jigsaw Puzzle by Alma H. Bond
5 Stars Mysterious and thrilling Dr. Bond pens a great story, and introduces Dr. Mary Wells, who assists the NYPD. It's a story that you...

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Nov 20, 2017


The Saint Jude Rules by Dominic Adler
4 Stars Thrilling I didn't read the first two books that came before this, but I found that I could read this as a stand alone. I may...

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Nov 20, 2017


Good Kid in Trouble by Annette Whitaker-Moss
5 Stars Wonderful and endearing story It's the life of a teen, who faces challenges and adversity. Whitaker-Moss pens a wonderful story,...

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Nov 20, 2017
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