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It All Matters by Paul Cummings
4 Stars A framework of inspiration This is a great read that provides some information as well as inspiration. The author tells us that...

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Nov 19, 2017


The Journey to Authorship: A Pocket Guide for Writers by Tracy R. Powell, PhD
5 Stars Inspiring and Great advice The author was featured on "The Writer's Edge with McKensie Stewart" and also one of my nominated...

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Nov 17, 2017


Obsessed with the Kill Abdul Uncut by TJ Weeks
3 Stars Intriguing 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 17, 2017


Undying Devotion by Melanie Nowak
4 Stars Just keeps getting better and better Hunger and desire drive this story, and it continues to expose the challenges of ...

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Nov 17, 2017


Bear Medicine by G. Elizabeth Kretchmer
5 Stars Stunning It took me a minute to figure out what the connection between Anne and Brooke was, but it brought the story together so...

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Nov 17, 2017


Imperfect Mermaid by Kris Shields
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 16, 2017


REVIEW POLICY CHANGE: "THE PITCH"
After several "exception" requests from authors, I have decided to implement a new policy called "The Pitch". This will make an exception...

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Nov 15, 2017


Pico's Crush by Carol Van Natta
4 Stars New book in a great series This new book brings Pico to the main focus of the book. It's filled with twists and stunning...

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Nov 15, 2017


The Swan's Road by Garth Pettersen
4 Stars Good story A great journey that brings the reader right along in this adventurous and action filled story. Petterson writes a...

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Nov 15, 2017


Rogue Hunters by John Magna
3 Stars A war among Gods and more What happens when a God or two goes rogue? Well, this story is born. It's a good story that gives an...

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Nov 14, 2017


The Keeper of Dreams, Vol. 2 by Matthew Keefer
4 Stars Edge of writing greatness In depth writing in prose and poetry, written on the insight of dreams and what is or may not be so...

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Nov 14, 2017


Beautiful Lies, Painful Truths by Left Hand Publishers
Authors: Cara Fox, Brandon L. Summers, Steve Cameron, Terri Bruce, Paul K. Metheney, Timothy Vincent, Michael J. Hultquist, Robert James,...

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Nov 14, 2017


Zarmina and the Book of Oceans by Leigh Anderson
4 Stars Great story! It's one of those young adult fantasy stories that even the most nerdy adult will love, and I say that in a good...

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Nov 13, 2017


The Other Side Of Carrie Cornish by Kate Jay-R
5 Stars Magnificent writing! As a fan of Kate Jay-R's work, I found myself looking forward to reading this, even before I knew what it...

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Nov 12, 2017


The Struggle: 4 Girls & 1 Bathroom by Patrice, Donna, Shannon, Charity, and Faith Smith
4 Stars Another great journey Their journey? just living life and surviving. As a mother, I understand the struggle, as it's referred to....

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Nov 12, 2017


River Rising by John A. Heldt
5 Stars Excited for this one! First, I love Heldt's work. And now, he has a new series that he's starting, "The Carson Chronicles". So,...

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Nov 8, 2017


Strawberries by Casey Bartsch
4 Stars Grisly and disturbing This book is definitely not for the faint of heart. It's grisly and disturbing and all the things you hope...

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Nov 8, 2017


SHE Watches: A horror Novel 2 by David Duane Kummer
5 Stars Terrifying sequel I enjoyed SHE (book 1) and looked forward to reading this one. SHE #2 is better than the first one, and still...

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Nov 8, 2017


Wild Side by Shayne Silvers
4 Stars Intense The book intrigued me when the author was nominated for one of my Best Indie Titles of 2017 awards on my author blog, and...

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Nov 7, 2017


In for the Win by Melynda Price
5 Stars Riveting I've read book four in this series, and will eventually read books one through three. I really like this series and this...

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Nov 7, 2017


All the Tomorrows by Nillu Nasser
5 Stars Intense and gripping This is not a typical romantic story, but it's about a relationship, more like a forced relationship. Akash...

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Nov 6, 2017


Lucifer's Game by Rachael Tamayo
4 Stars Lustful temptations He has his sights on Cora, and that's just the beginning. Known by Xander in this intriguing and lustful...

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Nov 4, 2017


Son of Alpha by Raleigh Daniels Jr
4 Stars Exciting Page-turner Incredibly written page-turner, giving a new twist to the world of sci-fi. A world of fighting tyrannical...

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Nov 4, 2017


The Fatness by Mark A. Rayner
4 Stars A unique and satirical crusade Obese. Fat. Overweight, they all mean the same thing, and this story by Rayner brings the...

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Nov 3, 2017
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