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Moral Dissipation: The Only Thing that Matters is the High by SM Jarvis
5 Stars Absolutely amazing This book was filled with the angst and pain that comes from drug addiction. It is not just the abuser of...

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Oct 8, 2017


Beside the Music by BJ Knapp
4 Stars Unexpected. It's an interesting story and the character of Brenda helps paint the picture of the story. She's a very indepth...

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Oct 8, 2017


Knocked Up Abroad Again by Lisa Ferland
5 Stars What a great collection of stories! This is a collection of stories and most of them were something that you want to read...

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Oct 7, 2017


Shattered Lies by SJ Francis
5 Stars Heartfelt and inspiring! It's one of those books that once you finish, you'll put on your shelf to read it again. I really was...

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Oct 7, 2017


Money. Power. Love by Joss Sheldon
4 Stars A story as promised This story definitely delivered what it promised "will make you laugh, cry, smile, cringe, scream and shout"...

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Oct 7, 2017


Cayleth Warding and the Scarlet One by Jessica Hernandez
4 Stars Paradise lost It's an interesting fantasy driven story, and it kinda reminds me of the old TV show, "Lost". Inhabiting a desert...

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Oct 7, 2017


Review Policy Update!
It's only a minor update, but an update nonetheless. I have disabled the "Special Request" Form at this time. Anyone who sees my...

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Oct 5, 2017


Determining Desires by Melanie Nowak
4 Stars Excitingly filled with twists The ever-continuing series of vampires and "almost-humans" continues to expand and add more...

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Oct 2, 2017


Vampire Vertigo by Melanie Nowak
4 Stars A new story and new twist You have to read the books, including the first series, that came before this one. Each volume has a...

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Oct 2, 2017


Betting on the Devil by Emma Mohr
4 Stars A dance with the devil It's an interesting story of self-preservation and the lines that one would cross if they were desperate...

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Oct 2, 2017


Snobbity Snowman by Maria Bardyukova and Quiet Riley Jr
5 Stars Fun read Snobbity Snowman is whimsical and fun, and this is a great read for younger children, and something to read to very...

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Oct 1, 2017


Barbra Streisand: On the Couch by Alma Bond
5 Stars Absolutely gripping If you're a fan, or just curious about Streisand, this is a book you won't want to miss out on. I couldn't...

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Oct 1, 2017


Aging Out by L. Lee Shaw
4 Stars Intense story Three children getting out of the system, out of a group home and are now on their own. The story is well written,...

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Oct 1, 2017


Fireburn by Apple Gidley
4 Stars Intriguing bit of history Having not being familiar with the culture of St. Croix, I definitely scanned the glossary on the front...

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Oct 1, 2017


Bent, not broken by Suki Sather
3 Stars Slow start, better pay off It may start out a little slow and some parts are a little confusing, but as the story moves forward,...

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Sep 28, 2017


Pedal by Louis K. Lowy
4 Stars A warm journey! Joanne had to deal with a major upset in her life, something that struck her passion. It turns into a major...

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Sep 28, 2017


The Strangler's Knot by Peter Berman
5 Stars Riveting! Berman has a way with words, and he brings stories to life. As a police officer, he has the experience and the...

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Sep 28, 2017


Asia-literacy and Global Competence by Alicia Su Lozeron
3 Stars Interesting premise The premise of the book is good, but there are some flaws to what I think the author was trying to...

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Sep 28, 2017


Sleep, Savannah Sleep by Alistair Cross
5 Stars Visions, death and hauntings This story will send chills down your spine. Read it if you love a good ghostly story that brings...

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Sep 25, 2017


The Dream Shelf by Jeff Russell
4 Stars Vivid and beautiful The book was written beautifully, and full of emotions with a hint of mystery. The dialogue didn't always fit...

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Sep 24, 2017


Portrait of the Artist as a Wife and Mother by JW Robitaille
5 Stars Riveting The struggles of just being a wife and mother can take its toll on anyone, but Rita is trying to live her dream by being...

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Sep 24, 2017


Coping with Chaos by Melanie Nowak
4 Stars Balancing humanity This book deals with the holidays, and for anyone, it can be hectic, but this shows a unique side. The undead...

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Sep 24, 2017


The F*cking Widow by Aurora Diamond
5 Stars Bold and enigmatic It took about a minute when reading this book to realize what it meant by "the seventh penis" and then it took...

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Sep 24, 2017


Zero Flux by Carol Van Natta
4 Stars likeable story! This novella fits perfectly between two stories and it's a wonderful story that continues from the book previous...

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Sep 24, 2017
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