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Early Release (Pre-publication reviews)
I don't advertise this service of Amy's Bookshelf Reviews, as I usually just do it based on individual request from the author. Many...

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Sep 23, 2017


True Grandeur by Cal R. Barnes
4 Stars a dramatic journey There is more than love and romance in this book, it is a journey and adventure for Conrad. The artist is now...

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Sep 20, 2017


Perfect Rhythm by Jae
4 Stars Intense and well developed This is the first time I've read one of Jae's works, but it definitely will not be the last. It's a...

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Sep 20, 2017


Flesh And The Devil by Devyn Quinn
4 Stars dark and thrilling The story is seductive, and so are the characters. This is a dark and desirable erotic story, filled with...

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Sep 20, 2017


The Missing: The Curious Cases of Will Winchester and the Black Cross by Jerico Lenk
4 Stars A story with many levels This story has different levels and an interesting back story for the character of Will. First, Will...

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Sep 19, 2017


Black & White by Nick Wilford
4 Stars Remarkable read There is a price for perfection, but who wants that anyway? It's a remarkable story that fits right in with the...

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Sep 18, 2017


Dream Job, Wacky Adventures of an HR Manager by Janet Garber
4 Stars A definite clever read. This story was very clever and witty. I found it entertaining, in a way where I would laugh out loud. It...

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Sep 15, 2017


Evil Always Finds A Way by Ted Tayler
5 Stars Non-stop Action and Adventure Book 8 in the series and it's just getting better and better. Phoenix brings a new life to a new...

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Sep 13, 2017


The Time Bender by Debra Chapoton
4 Stars Good story It's a dramatic journey for Selina in this YA sci-fi book, and she has a choice to make, a hard one. The writing is...

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Sep 13, 2017


Aaru by David Meredith
4 Stars Captivating! The premise of the story is intriguing and as I was reading it, I couldn't put it down. At first, i figured it may...

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Sep 13, 2017


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Sep 12, 2017


The Unraveling of Brendan Meeks by Brian Cohn
5 Stars Well written and dramatic This is one of those powerful stories that you won't soon forget. Enter the world of schizophrenia...

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Sep 12, 2017


Yaakov the Pirate Hunter by Nathaniel Wyckoff
5 Stars Astounding Pirate Story Of course it's for young adults, but the story is a great one to read or share with your children....

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Sep 9, 2017


Tanza by Amanda Greenslade
4 Stars Bonds of Magic A great sequel to Talon, and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I think the stories can be stand alone, but I would...

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Sep 9, 2017


Dog Eared: A Year's Romp Through the Self-Publishing World by W. Nikola-Lisa
5 Stars What a wonderfully relatable book! If you're a writer or any kind of artist, this book will lend to something that many can...

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Sep 8, 2017


A Few Minor Adjustments: A Memoir of Healing by Cherie Kephart
5 Stars Absolutely Powerful! I must warn any future readers that this book may require a box of tissues by your side when reading. It was...

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Sep 8, 2017


Lunacy Shared by T.D Edwards
4 Stars A great sequel Having read the first book, "Lunacy's Core", I was excited to read the sequel. I think that the second book could...

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Sep 5, 2017


Identity: Episode 1 to 6 by H. D. Thomson
4 Stars Thrilling I didn't read the other books in the series, but I am so glad I read this one. I was immediately drawn into the story,...

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Sep 4, 2017


The Leftover by Brooke Williams
4 Stars Romantic It's a rom-com, definitely, but it has a lot of depth. Depth of characters. Megan is one of those characters that it...

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Sep 1, 2017


Muffy and Valor by Karl Beckstrand
5 Stars A wonderful story of friendship The first thing I noticed about this book were the incredible illustrations. They told the story...

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Sep 1, 2017


Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life by Diana Raab
4 Stars Simply Blissful As I writer, I enjoyed reading this book. As a reviewer, I really enjoyed reading this work. If you are a writer...

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Sep 1, 2017


The Struggle: Mom and the Summertime Blues by Patrice Smith, Donna, Shannon, Charity, and Faith Smit
4 Stars A collaborative effort This book was a collaborative effort between mother and daughters, and it was very well written and...

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Aug 31, 2017


¡HOLA! Let's Learn Spanish by Judy Martialay
4 Stars Educational The book is intended for children to give them a head start at learning Spanish. This is a good book for anyone who...

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Aug 31, 2017


Talking Tales: Puppy's Bubble by Erica Graham
5 Stars A wonderful educational story Some books teach. Some books tell a story and some books do both. This book does just that. It...

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Aug 30, 2017
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