Stolen Obsession by Marlene M. Bell

Book Details:

Book Title:  Stolen Obsession (Annalisse Series Book 1) by Marlene M. Bell Adult Fiction (18 +), 296 pages 
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
Publisher:  Ewephoric Publishing
Release date:   March 2018
Format available for review:  print – softback, e-book (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF), audiobook (audible download)
Will send print books out:  USA 
Content Rating:  PG. Subtle romantic interludes. No profanity.

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Book Description:

People die, but legends live on.

New York antiquities appraiser Annalisse Drury’s best friend was murdered. The killer’s identity may be linked to her friend’s expensive missing bracelet—a 500-year-old artifact that carries an ancient curse, one that unleashes evil upon any who dare wear the jewelry created for the Persian royal family.

Weeks later, Annalisse sees a matching necklace at a Manhattan gallery opening. She begs the owner to destroy the cursed piece, but her pleas fall on deaf ears—despite the unnatural death that occurs during the opening. With two victims linked to the jewelry, Annalisse is certain she must act. Desperate, Annalisse enlists the gallery owner’s son to help—even though she’s afraid he’ll break her heart. Wealthy and devastatingly handsome, with a string of bereft women in his wake, Greek playboy Alec Zavos dismisses Annalisse’s concerns—until his parents are ripped from the Zavos family yacht during their ocean voyage near Crete.

​Annalisse and Alec race across two oceans to save his parents, feared kidnapped or even dead. When the killer changes tactics and goes after Alec behind Annalisse’s back, can her plan to rescue Alec’s mother save them all?

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Stolen Obsession is the first book in the Annalisse Series by Marlene M. Bell, and I think it is a nice introduction into the series. This story focuses on an old artifact, a 500 year old bracelet that’s already responsible for the death of two people. Can Annalisse find this piece of jewelry before anyone else gets hurt?

This is my first book by Marlene M. Bell, and I enjoyed this one very much and can’t wait to read and review book two. I like Bell’s writing style, the fact that she makes you feel right there in her stories is a plus for me. I really enjoy stories more when the author has this ability.

Annalisse and Alec were quite the two to follow, taking readers to places we love, and with them, the plot is so intense it was difficult to put the book down. The author’s writing style is enjoyable and I thought pretty easy to read. The entire story is full of fast paced thrills and mystery, and is a pretty quick read. I did find myself going back to re-read some parts, to make sure I didn’t miss anything. If you enjoy a good suspense thriller/mystery, you will enjoy this one, so i encourage you to check it out. I’m giving Stolen Obsession Four Stars.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Meet the Author:

Marlene M. Bell is an eclectic mystery writer, artist, photographer, and she raises sheep in beautiful East Texas with her husband, Gregg, three cats and a flock of horned Dorset sheep.

The Annalisse series has received numerous honors including the Independent Press Award for Best Mystery (Spent Identity,) and FAPA— Florida Author’s President’s Gold Award for two other installments, (Stolen Obsession and Scattered Legacy.) Her mysteries with a touch of romance are found at marlenembell.com. She also offers the first of her children’s picture books, Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! Based on true events from the Bell’s ranch. The simple text and illustrations are a touching tribute of compassion and love between a little girl and her lamb.

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Giveaway:​

Enter the Copper Waters – A New Zealand Mystery (Annalisse Series) for a chance to win: 

One – William Morris design layered Tapestry Throw. 50 x 60.  (Made in USA)

One – Vintage Copper Tea Kettle (Circa 1960s)

One – New Leather Tote Bag as carried by Annalisse, protagonist of Marlene M. Bell’s series. (Described in the Annalisse series.)

One set Autographed Copies of Stolen Obsession, Spent Identity, Scattered Legacy and new release, Copper Waters.

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Spotlight for Two Floors Above Grief by Kevin M. O’Connor

Join us for this tour from Feb 6 to Feb 24, 2023

Book Details:

​Book Title:  Two Floors Above Grief: A Memoir of Two Families in the Unique Place We Called Home by Kevin M. O’Connor
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  318 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir
Publisher:  18th Floor Publishing
Release date:  November  2022
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (Gifted Kindle)
Tour dates: Feb 6 to Feb 24, 2023
Content Rating:  PG for two languages use and use of F-word.   

Book Description:

As a child in the 1950s, Kevin O’Connor knew his house was different than those of his friends. A stately, three-story, nineteenth century Victorian. His bed tucked next to a stage in a former ballroom. His uncle and aunt lived with their three daughters on the floor below. A large electric organ stood stately in a corner of the first-floor mortuary business. Stacked caskets and an embalming room filled the basement.

Nobody had a house like his.

​Set from the 1920s to ‘80s, Two Floors Above Grief is full of fascinating details and anecdotes about his upbringing as a funeral home child, brought to vivid life through a compelling collection of letters written by various family members who lived and worked together at the O’Connor Funeral Home in Elgin, Illinois. Blending the twenty-four-hour business of death and its constantly ringing phone with joy experienced through music, radios, pets, backyard basketball games, co-parenting, faith, and celebrations, O’Connor offers a reflective tale affirming the love of family and embracing life.

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Meet the Author:

Kevin O’Connor enjoys chronicling the stories of families and friends through tracing genealogical histories and writing. His prior writing includes a dissertation, personal letters, articles, anthologies, and presentations delivered at conferences, seminars, and webinars. He brings people together personally and professionally. Collaborating with friends and relatives, he plans family and class reunions.

He sings and performs in theaters and is active with SMART Ride, a bicycling group that rides annually from Miami to Key West, raising funds for HIV awareness, treatment, and education. Kevin was an elementary teacher, principal, professor, and curriculum coordinator in California, Illinois, and Florida from 1973 to 2020. He authored content and provided training in areas including support for substitute teachers, LGBTQ advocacy, and Sexual Health/Family Life.

Kevin resides in Ft. Lauderdale with his husband, Leon. Their family includes five sons and seven granddaughters.

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Spotlight for Dawgs by Diane Trull

Join us for this tour from Feb 6 to Feb 24, 2023

Book Details:

​Book Title:  DAWGS: A True Story of Lost Animals and the Kids Who Rescued Them by Diane Trull with Meredith Wargo
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  256 pages
Genre: Narrative Non-Fiction 
Publisher:  Citadel Press – Kensington Publishing Corp.  
Release date:  March 2020
Tour dates: Feb 6 to Feb 24, 2023
Content Rating: This non-fiction book is rated PG. There is one scene in which the shelter was broken into and several puppies were killed. The author does not go into any gory details, but this information may trigger some sensitive readers. 

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2021 Hearten Grand Prize Winner, Chanticleer International Book Awards – Uplifting & Inspiring Non-Fiction
 
Award Winner in the Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest

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Book Description:

We can all make a difference.

Elementary-school teacher Diane Trull’s life-defining moment happened when her fourth-grade reading class saw a photo of a cardboard box overflowing with homeless puppies. Her young students were determined to save these lost pups and others like them. In that moment, the Dalhart Animal Wellness Group and Sanctuary—known as DAWGS—was born.

​How Trull and her fourth graders started their own animal shelter is a story of dedication, commitment, and perseverance. Trull shares inspiring stories about animals and animal lovers of all ages in this moving story of hope and compassion. DAWGS is a testament to how love and a strong measure of determination can offer second chances—one animal, one child, and one day at a time.

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Meet the Authors:

Diane Trull’s lifelong passion for rescuing animals served as the catalyst for cofounding the Dalhart Animal Wellness Group and Sanctuary (DAWGS) with her husband, Mark Trull, and a group of fourth-grade students. Diane continues to teach those involved in animal rescue about the importance that compassion and community service play in making a difference in the lives of homeless animals.

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Meredith Wargo

Meredith Wargo​ is an award-winning author and advocate for animals. The recipient of four Maxwell Medallions from the Dog Writers Association of America, she has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Although a native Texan, Meredith currently lives in southern Utah with her husband and a menagerie of rescued pets.

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Once Upon a Times: Children’s Stories Spotlight

 

Book Details:

​Book Title:  Once Upon a Times: Children’s Stories by Alan Hilfiker
Category:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7),  58 pages  
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Publisher:  Mascot Kids
Release date:  February 7, 2023
Content Rating:  G.   

Book Description:

In this delightful and whimsical collection of short stories for children, Once Upon a Times seizes upon the classical tradition of the fairy tale and brings a fresh, new take to familiar themes. Filled with simple but stunning full-color illustrations that sync perfectly with the unique spin on fable tropes, this volume is sure to have a permanent place on any bookshelf.

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Meet the Author:

Alan Hilfiker has three children and nine grandchildren. He has spent a lifetime creating all sorts of stories and poems. Early on, he was inspired by Watty Piper’s The Little Engine That Could and Holling Clancy Holling’s Paddle-to-the-Sea. Later, by his English courses at University of Rochester. In sharing these stories, he hopes children will be inspired to read, to write, and to create.

Love is In the Air Tour by Karen M. Bobos

Join us for this tour from Jan 30 to Feb 10, 2023!

Book Details:

Book Title:  Love is In the Air (Adventures in Harmony series) by Karen M. Bobos
Category:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7),  44 pages
Genre:  Valentine’s Day Fairy Tale
Publisher:  Bobos Babes, Ltd.
Release date:   Jan 2023
Format available for review:  print-softback (USA), ebook (MOBI for Kindle, PDF)
Tour dates: Jan 30 to Feb 10, 2023
Content Rating:  G for children ages 3 to 10 

Book Description:

It’s Valentine’s Day, and the magical sisters and their favorite babysitter accidentally put a love spell on the kingdom. They must stop the enchantment before it’s too late!

It’s Valentine’s Day in the enchanted land of Harmony and the kingdom and all its magical creatures are abuzz celebrating. When the King and Queen leave their three daughters-Angel Scarlet, Princess Daphne, and Fairy Cora-with Ali the Alligator, so they can spend a romantic dinner together, the sisters are excited for a fun night with their favorite babysitter.

​Ali and the girls decide to make a love perfume in the castle’s garden. But when Angel Scarlett wants to use her wand to help stir the ingredients, an enchantment of love mistakenly wafts over the kingdom and all its inhabitants. Can the girls stop the enchantment before it’s too late? Or maybe it is just what the creatures needed, after all.

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Meet the Author:

Karen M. Bobos is the multi-award-winning author of the Adventures in Harmony series, which was created in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. While living in a city of unrest, her family left Chicago to stay with her mother in Northwest Indiana for several months. She and her husband were determined to keep life filled with wonder and magic for their three daughters, Scarlett (6), Daphne (5), and Cora (3). The Adventures in Harmony series was created to entertain her daughters during their stay at Gigi’s home and is filled with characters from the sisters’ world. Everyone deserves to escape to a land filled with love and adventure where creatures co-exist and happiness awaits.​

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BLOOMING ROSE BLASTS OFF! by Lauren Piland

Join us for this tour from Jan 10 to Jan 30, 2023!

Book Details:

Book Title:  BLOOMING ROSE BLASTS OFF! by Lauren Piland
Category:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7),  38 pages
Genre:  Children’s Picture Book
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:   Jan 10, 2023
Format available for review:  print-hardback (USA), PDF
Tour dates: Jan 10 to Jan 30, 2023
Content Rating:  G for all kids.

Book Description:

Rose loves to write, draw, and play―but what happens when she has to face a project she’s never done before?! With encouragement from her best friend, Brady, and some brainstorming with Dad, does Rose’s rocket launcher project turn out to be less than stellar or out of this world?!

Blooming Rose Blasts Off – Virtual Book Tour 2023

Kelly @ Lady Hawkeye Guest Post

Finding The Right Fit 

As a first time children’s book author, I knew I wanted to get it right. The right words. The right illustrations. The right publishing route. The right marketing plan. But as a newbie, I knew that would be a tall order. 

From the beginning, I needed to check my eagerness and excitability at the door if I was to truly create a quality story worthy of such investments. From writing, rewriting, editing, beta testing, more beta testing, and critique grouping before I even signed my publishing deal and passed my book baby along to a professional editing desk, I was feeling pretty confident by the time we stamped the FINAL approval for the manuscript.

I not only felt confident in the story and characters, but also in the overall concept, and my goal to create a meaningful series and book materials to support parents, teachers, and ultimately, our kids. 

But what came next was equally as daunting – finding an illustrator. For a picture book I know it comes as no surprise to imagine the illustrations being as important, if not more, than the words themselves. And having a somewhat picky and particular style in mind, I imagined finding “the one” would be like finding your wedding dress. When you know, you know. 

And know, I did. Not only was she one of countless portfolios that I’d flipped through that immediately caught my attention, but I also quickly found myself falling in love with each of her pieces and her overall style. It was kind of like the cherry (or veil) on top when I realized she was also right down the road. Out of amazing illustrators from around the world, I happened upon one that was also here in Texas. One that I felt could perfectly capture the rolling hills of our setting’s farm house, and the peculiar personalities of our slew of animals that I dreamed being depicted throughout the series. 

And just as imagined, with some patience and pickiness, my crazy story idea came out to be a perfectly published book. Which just so happens to be written, illustrated, and printed here in Texas. My little piece of home is now ready to travel the world. 

Blooming Rose Blasts Off is illustrated by the amazing Kristen Humphrey. 

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I love this adorable book inside and out. Your child will learn many valuable lessons as you read this book to them. They are sure to have fun looking at the beautiful pictures throughout.

Rose does perfectly well when it comes to writing, drawing and playing, but when she is given a completely different project, what is she to do? With help from her friends and dad, along with encouragement from her classmates, Rose is comfortable with her project, even though it isn’t perfect. I like that this author chose to have Rose’s project less than perfect. This teaches children they only need to do their best, even though it is not perfect, and that sometimes it takes a few times to do something to achieve your goal.

Kristen Humphrey does a splendid job with the illustrations, inside and on the cover. Children will love the sweet characters and the beautiful purple colors throughout the book. The author includes many things for those wanting to home school, or to use as lesson plans for school or home learning.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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Meet the Author:

As a former second grade and elementary art teacher, Lauren Piland is a Louisiana native turned Texas homesteader who knows the importance of engaging read-alouds both in class and at home. After taking a step back from the classroom to raise her second child, she realized the gap some campuses face between the undersupported emotional struggles of students and the overwhelming responsibilities of teachers. “When we can use tools such as books and relatable characters to open up those more meaningful conversations, both at home and in the classroom, it aids in that process of peeling back layers of getting to know each other better and building trust,” says Piland. “Children need to feel seen, feel heard, and feel protected. And we do that by tapping into our emotions.”

Piland also wanted to further support teachers by including ready-to-use, curriculum-based exercises to go along with each book that focus on learning objectives such as reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary building and word mechanics exercises, writing prompts, whole group projects and STEM exercises with differentiated versions for students in Pre-K all the way to fourth grade.

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The River of God’s Presence by Jeannine Rodriguez-Everard

Book Details:

​Book Title:  The River of God’s Presence by Jeannine Rodriguez-Everard
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  316 pages
Genre: Christian Spiritual Life
Publisher:  Images of Light Publishing, LLC
Release date:  October  2022
Content Rating:  This Christian book is rated G.

Book Description:One night, Jesus caught Jeannine up in the most vivid dream of her life. In this dream, He flew her around the world and revealed how His presence is like the river of God. By contemplating the rivers in Scripture with Him, Jeannine began to understand what happens when we encounter His presence. From Genesis through Revelation, Jesus revealed to her how the rivers in Scripture can metaphorically depict what happens in God’s presence and how Jesus invites us to commune with Him.

Regardless of your experience with God, this book will take you deeper and further in your spiritual life, and you will be more aware of His presence and all that is available to you within it. Studying the river of God will compel you to spend time with Him, where you will find the answers to all the “whats?” and the “whys?” and the “hows?” and the “what-ifs?” you’ve been asking. You will discover in His presence the best inspiration for life.

As you read The River of God’s Presence, you will become more aware of His presence, and you will learn to live from the place of His presence. As this occurs, the beauty of His presence will flow out from your relationship with Him in such a way that it affects every aspect of your life!

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

In The River of God’s Presence, Jeannine Rodriguez-Everard tell the story of how God came to her in a dream, flying her around to  revealed to her how His presence is like the river of God. They flew over all of the rivers in the world. On all of the Bible Jesus revealed to her how the rivers in Scripture can metaphorically depict what happens in God’s presence and how Jesus invites us to commune with Him.

This is a beautiful book and a nicely written book. I enjoyed reading Jeannine’s book and her encounters with God. Talking about the rivers and how they are connected to God. I have never heard this before and found it interesting. I will have to say, I’m not sure I am on the same page as Jeannine about all of this information but I did enjoy reading this book. I encourage you to check the book out. And while reading it, and if you are interested in the rivers, no matter your relationship with Him, ask God to enlighten you about the topic, and I believe he will show you the truth about His creation.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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Meet the Author:

Jeannine Rodriguez-Everard is an author, teacher, and international speaker. She is gifted in understanding the supernatural and how God speaks to His children. Jeannine seeks to help people know God and how He uniquely created them to reflect His Light and love to the world. Through her understanding of the ways of God and the importance of communion with Him, Jeannine helps people encounter God personally, while understanding their ability to bring Heaven to Earth through friendship with Jesus. Jeannine and her husband, Ian, live in Idaho with their two beloved dogs, Jimmy & Johnny. Jeannine also enjoys connecting with God and others through art, singing, and storytelling.

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The Empowered Woman by Marta Spirk

Book Details:

Book Title:  The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success  by Marta Spirk
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  104 pages
Genre:  Self-help, Women in Business, Success Self-help
Publisher:  Mom Does It All LLC
Release date:   December 30, 2021
Format available for review:  print (US), ebook (Gifted Kindle), audiobook (audible download)
Tour dates: Jan 9 to Jan 20, 2023
Content Rating:  G. no profanity or violent language

Book Description:

Is There a Path to Empowerment? Yes!Any woman can find the path to empowerment. Marta Spirk provides a five-step roadmap for success in life and business on the Empowered Woman Path. By taking the time to notice, listen, and forgive, those on the path find that empowering themselves really means embracing all that they are and reaching new levels of self-acceptance to become the most authentic versions of themselves. This is the path to happiness and fulfillment, and it is nothing short of transformation!​Are you ready to step on the path to empowerment?Become The Empowered Woman

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success by Marta Spirk is a nicely written book to help women have a better look and understanding of herself. It’s great for the lady that lacks self-confidence and self-worth. Spirk uses a Five step roadmap to help others succeed in anything they want to do.

Has life through you for a loop and shattered your world? Has living with pain got you down, or maybe your home life or your job has you at a standstill. I encourage you to pick up a copy of this little book. Its a very short book which is good because it gives you plenty of time to stop and think about what you have read. If you are at a place that you need help to change what you are doing, I don’t hesitate to encourage you to pick up this book and read through it. I’m sure you will be a different person for reading it.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

An exciting Interview with the author

What is your next project?

As I was wrapping up the editing for The Empowered Woman, I realized why authors write several books: I had so much more to say that didn’t fit the scope and focus of that book. One thing that my editor was adamant about cutting off was getting into detail about marketing and messaging. This has become such a passion of mine, but I needed to lay the foundation of inner work first. I believe my next project will focus more on finding your angle and voice through your life’s story and purpose to grow your influence, impact and brand as an entrepreneur. For now, though, I see myself publishing The Empowered Woman in a couple other languages before that. First, in Portuguese, of course, and then maybe in French and Spanish.

What genre do you write and why?

I write non-fiction with a focus on self-improvement. After discovering the world of personal development, I started having glimpses of doing something similar, but with my own principles and framework. Although there are many books in this genre, I realized I could add one more, with MY voice, MY story and MY lens. You may find a similar message elsewhere, but you will never find the same.

If you’re a mom writer, how do you balance your time?

I started writing The Empowered Woman during the pandemic when my triplets had to come home from preschool. Needless to say I felt overwhelmed and decided to hire a ghostwriter to help me. I ended up recording voice clips on each of my chapters and had her write them out. Nowadays, when it comes to writing content for my business and clients, I pace myself while the kids are in school or self-entertained. 

If you were stuck on a deserted island, which 3 books would you want with you?

The Bible because it could keep me entertained for a while besides being a timeless reference guide for anything in life.

Napoleon Hill’s Outwitting the Devil because I see it as a beautiful merge of biblical principles and self-improvement work.

Either a Human Design gates guide or Gene Keys guide. I’ve become obsessed with the overlap of Human Design and my life’s purpose found in faith as well as the overlap between Human Design and Gene Keys.

In your book you state that you didn’t feel the luxury to learn to be a mom as you went, you had to learn fast because it was triplets….why is that?

I believe the impossibility of my situation presented me with two options: remain in overwhelm or decide to take control of myself. I have been making every effort to choose the latter. Being outnumbered as a first-time-mom invited me to be resourceful in so many ways and one of them was to focus on the very source that would be caring for those babies: myself. I also had the opportunity to expand on this in my TEDx talk titled: The Transformational Power of Defeat.

Meet the Author:

​Born and raised in Brazil to an entrepreneur dad and a pastor mom, Marta Spirk demonstrated an interest for the English language and American culture very early on and began teaching English at fourteen.

She went on to get bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English, became a certified court interpreter, and married an American she met at a church conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

After the surprise and blessing of triplets in 2016, Marta found a passion for encouraging and empowering women as she learned to encourage and empower herself through the challenges of adult (and triplet) life.

In 2020, her dream of becoming a US Citizen finally came true, and her coaching business grew exponentially. She now serves thousands of entrepreneurs, helping them to stop spinning their wheels by trying random personal development resources and finally learn to boost confidence and grow their business by looking at their most valuable resource: themselves!

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Tour Schedule:

Jan 9 –Authors on iTours: Let’s Talk Books – book review 
Jan 10 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / author interview / giveaway
Jan 11 –Novels Alive – audiobook review / giveaway
Jan 11 – Novels Alive – spotlight / giveaway
Jan 11 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 12 –My WorldReads – audiobook review / giveaway
Jan 13 –Lady Hawkeye – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Jan 17 – Gina Rae Mitchell – audiobook review / guest pots / giveaway
Jan 17 – Splashes of Joy –book review / author interview / giveaway
Jan 17 – @enjoyingbooksagain – book review / giveaway
Jan 18 – The Obsessed Reader – book review / giveaway
Jan 19 – Lynchburg Reads – book review / giveaway
Jan 20 – Books for Books – book review / giveaway

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THE FIRST STATE by Tshekedi Wallace

Book Details:

Book Title:  THE FIRST STATE  (The Judgment series Book 1) by Tshekedi Wallace
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 237 pages
Genre: Thriller
Publisher: Review Tales Publishing & Editing Services
​Publication Date: August 18, 2022.
Content Rating: G

Book Description:

​England is run by the dictator and tyrant Gregory Christopher in the year 2079 from London Metropolitan state. He is crushing the citizens will by enforcing unfair laws using his statesmen, and he has used the police and his alpha hunters to put fear in the people’s hearts. Kofi Achebe and the urban fist revolution factions are fighting the evil head statesman and the men he uses to inflict pain on those who go against him as he continues to rule over the masses. The battle between the state police, unified security services, and the urban fist militia starts to become brutal and gruesome as the mad leader slowly begins to tighten his grip. He knows that he must keep the citizens in line so he can continue to rule. Slowly the despot leader begins to feel that his power is being challenged to the point where he must make the people suffer. Kofi and the urban fist militia leader Trevor Brown know that they must fight to break free of the statesmen’s evil regime and destroy the system they created once and for all. The final war in London Metropolitan becomes a fight to the death that will decide the fate of many citizens.

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Meet the Author:

Tshekedi Wallace is named after Tshekedi the Great, the King of the Bamangwato of Botswana. In keeping with his namesake, Tshekedi Wallace, who was born in Leeds, is a committed advocate for freedom due to his upbringing. He was born into a well-known family of struggle heroes who fought for the liberation of their people. He grew up listening to vigorous debates about politics, history, and issues of the day mostly discussed at the dinner table. This has given him an enduring love for history, literature, art, and politics. Although he likes to read books across all kinds of genres, he has a special love for science fiction, thrillers, poetry, and non-fiction. In his spare time, he avidly follows what’s happening in movies. He loves music from all cultures and is steeped in African culture in all its manifestations, particularly in the Caribbean and the Americas. In his spare time, he writes poetry.

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Mother Knows Worst by Sofia Bella Roma

Join us for this tour from Dec 6 to Dec 19, 2022!

Book Details:

​Book Title:  Mother Knows Worst by Sofia Bella Roma
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  280 pages
Genre: Literary Fiction, Novel
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:  December, 2022
Tour dates: Dec 6 to Dec 19, 2022
Content Rating:  PG -13 

Book Description:

After trying her hand at acting, Rose decides to change career paths and enter law school.

She enrolls in law school in a sleepy New England town, only to find that the practice of law is not all she will study. This quirky thirty-something Italian girl falls in love when she lays eyes on Anil, a handsome intellectual from India. The two discover a deep connection and quickly begin a romantic relationship. What could go wrong as their romance blossoms? Their future looks bright. They have each other. They have great friends. They also have Anil’s mother. Inspired by true events, Mother Knows Worst is a humorous and heartfelt novel. Rose is on a path to finding herself, love, and relationships, taking the reader on a delightful and often comedic journey as she explores two cultural worlds colliding.

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Meet the Author:

Sofia Bella Roma is a lawyer in North Carolina. She has been practicing law since 2009. She was first licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and then went on to become licensed attorney in North Carolina. Sofia has spent most of her career telling stories. She regularly performs to judges when litigating her cases. Mother Knows Worst is Sofia’s debut novel. This book tackles common problems in relationships and takes on mother-in-law drama with a quirky point of view. Sofia knows firsthand about difficult relationships since she has been practicing law as a divorce attorney. She currently lives with her son and their pet lizard. She has a love for the arts and enjoys making people laugh.

Tour Schedule:

Dec 6 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book spotlight
Dec 7 – JB’s Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book spotlight
Dec 8 – @sarahs.bookstack – book spotlight
Dec 8 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
Dec 9 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight
Dec 12 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight
Dec 13 – StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight
Dec 14 – Lynchburg Reads – book spotlight
Dec 15 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book spotlight
Dec 16 – Cover Lover Book Review –  book spotlight
Dec 19 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight

THE YOUNG FEDERALISTS by Abigail Readlinger

Book Details:

​Book Title:  THE YOUNG FEDERALISTS by Abigail Readlinger
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12),  72 pages
Genre: Middle Grade
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:  Dec 2022
Content Rating:  G

Book Description:

Ever heard of The Federalist Papers?
(Awaiting your confusion . . .)
Probably not, huh?
​That’s alright! Not many kids do! But I promise, this book is setting out to change that.
Join the three Kennedy siblings as they travel through the portal of American history to discover the importance behind the first Federalist Papers and its connection to the Constitution of the United States! Look out for ways that the first Federalist Papers might apply to our world today. Who knows, maybe it could help just as much now as it did back then! Oh! And watch out for a special guest appearance from . . . Alexander Hamilton!

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Meet the Author:

Abigail Readlinger is a current high school junior at The Wilberforce School, located in Princeton, New Jersey, where she enjoys participating year-round on both the sport and debating teams. Homebound during the pandemic, Abigail was inspired to create her first draft of The Young Federalists. Almost two years later, she is thrilled to have her whim become a reality and hopes readers will enjoy the lives of Reagan, AJ, and Dolley as much as she enjoyed creating them. In her free time, Abigail enjoys horseback riding, creative writing, and rereading all of her favorite Agatha Christie novels. She has two younger siblings named Sarah and Doc, as well as an honorary third sibling―her yellow lab, Daisy.

connect with the author: twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram

Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound by Paul M. Duffy

Join Us for This Book Tour from Dec 5 to Dec 16, 2022

Book Title: Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound by Paul M. Duffy

Book Details:

Book Title: Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound by Paul M. Duffy
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 342 pages
Genre:  Medieval Historical Fiction
Publisher:  Cennan Books of Cynren Press
Release date:   October 2022 
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only), and ebook (MOBI for KINDLE, EPUB, PDF).
Tour dates: Dec 5 to Dec 16, 2022

Book Description:

​On a remote Gaelic farmstead in medieval Ireland, word reaches Alberic of conquering Norman knights arriving from England. Oppressed by the social order that enslaved his Norman father, he yearns for the reckoning he believes the invaders will bring—but his world is about to burn. Captured by the Norman knight Hugo de Lacy and installed at Dublin Castle as a translator, Alberic’s confused loyalties are tested at every turn. When de Lacy marches inland, Alberic is set on a collision course with his former masters amidst rumours of a great Gaelic army rising in the west. Can Alberic navigate safely through revenge, lust and betrayal to find his place amidst the birth of a kingdom in a land of war?

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Meet the Author:

Paul Duffy, author of Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound (2022), is one of Ireland’s leading field archaeologists and has directed numerous landmark excavations in Dublin as well as leading projects in Australia, France and the United Kingdom. He has published and lectured widely on this work, and his books include From Carrickfergus to Carcassonne—the Epic Deeds of Hugh de Lacy during the Cathar Crusade (2018) and Ireland and the Crusades (2021). He has given many talks and interviews on national and international television and radio (RTÉ, BBC, NPR, EuroNews). Paul has also published several works of short fiction (Irish Times, Causeway/Cathsair, Outburst, Birbeck Writer’s Hub) and in 2015 won the Over the Edge New Writer of the Year Award. He has been shortlisted for numerous Irish and international writing prizes and was awarded a writing bursary in 2017–2018 by Words Ireland.

:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 342 pages
Genre:  Medieval Historical Fiction
Publisher:  Cennan Books of Cynren Press
Release date:   October 2022 
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only), and ebook (MOBI for KINDLE, EPUB, PDF).
Tour dates: Dec 5 to Dec 16, 2022
Content Rating:  R. The book does involve medieval warfare in a fair amount. There is limited profanity and some quick sex scenes that mention the penis, etc. There is also some mention of vaginas. These are not like hard-core sex scenes, but body parts are mentioned (e.g., a woman disguised as a man is hanged and the onlookers realize the person has a “cunny” — and are shocked that she is not the male they thought she was).

Book Description:

​On a remote Gaelic farmstead in medieval Ireland, word reaches Alberic of conquering Norman knights arriving from England. Oppressed by the social order that enslaved his Norman father, he yearns for the reckoning he believes the invaders will bring—but his world is about to burn. Captured by the Norman knight Hugo de Lacy and installed at Dublin Castle as a translator, Alberic’s confused loyalties are tested at every turn. When de Lacy marches inland, Alberic is set on a collision course with his former masters amidst rumours of a great Gaelic army rising in the west. Can Alberic navigate safely through revenge, lust and betrayal to find his place amidst the birth of a kingdom in a land of war?

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CYNREN BOOKS
AMAZON ~ APPLE ~ KOBO
ANGUS ROBERTSON ~ SCRIBD ~ B&N ~ BAM
GOOGLE ~ INDIEBOUND ~ CHAPTERS
BOOKBUB
add to goodreads

Meet the Author:

Paul Duffy, author of Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound (2022), is one of Ireland’s leading field archaeologists and has directed numerous landmark excavations in Dublin as well as leading projects in Australia, France and the United Kingdom. He has published and lectured widely on this work, and his books include From Carrickfergus to Carcassonne—the Epic Deeds of Hugh de Lacy during the Cathar Crusade (2018) and Ireland and the Crusades (2021). He has given many talks and interviews on national and international television and radio (RTÉ, BBC, NPR, EuroNews). Paul has also published several works of short fiction (Irish Times, Causeway/Cathsair, Outburst, Birbeck Writer’s Hub) and in 2015 won the Over the Edge New Writer of the Year Award. He has been shortlisted for numerous Irish and international writing prizes and was awarded a writing bursary in 2017–2018 by Words Ireland

connect with the author: website ~ website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ bookbub ~ goodreads

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Tour Schedule:

Dec 5 – Books are a Blessing – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 6 – Stephanie Jane – book review / giveaway
Dec 7 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 8 – Rockin Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 8 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 9  – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 12 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Dec 13 – My WorldReads – book review / giveaway
Dec 14 – 30-something Travel – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Dec 15 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Dec 16 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

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Needles the Forgotten Christmas Tree by Richard Wagner

Join Us for This Tour from Dec 5 to Dec 19

Book Details:

Book Title:  Needles the Forgotten Christmas Tree by Richard Wagner
Category:  Children’s Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 32 pages
Genre:  Children’s Book
Publisher:  Mascot
Release date:   Mar 7, 2023
Formats Available for Review: print-hardback USA, e-book (PDF)
Tour dates: December 5 to December 19
Content Rating:  G.  Suitable for everyone.

***** MOM’S CHOICE GOLD AWARD WINNER*****

Book Description:

The world is not always perfect. A scraggly little tree named Needles must endure taunts, criticism, and setbacks to realize his goal of becoming a beautiful Christmas tree.​This is a story of hope, dreams, desires, determination, and never giving up. It also offers the observation that what others think is beautiful may not really matter. Beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder . . . and paired with the spirit of Christmas, maybe we can make the world just a little more perfect!

Buy the Book:(release date March 2023)(pre-order now)MascotAmazon ~ B&N

Wagner grew up in Southern California. When he was 14-years old, a business friend of his father’s had a small Christmas tree delivered as a thank you. Their family already had a large tree decorated in the house. Not being able to find anyone who needed a tree, that small Christmas tree stood outside by itself for the remainder of the Christmas holiday.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Needles the Forgotten Christmas Tree is a most adorable Christmas tree story. I think it my favorite of all the Christmas tree stories I have read. No one wanted Needles and he was the last tree in the lot so the lot owner gave it to a friend. Needles was so excited. Did Needles have his dream of being someone’s beautiful tree?

Needles was what most people would call a shabby Christmas tree because no one wanted it. I would call it a Charlie Brown Christmas tree and would love to bring it in my house and decorate for all to see. I’ve done that for years. I love this story for several reasons. It teaches children that they are important to someone, no matter what, and that it doesn’t matter what we look like, we are loved. It also teaches our children to never give up. To follow our dreams.

Syndi Kruger’s illustrations are outstanding. I love the illustrations of the little Christmas tree. The nighttime pages are so beautiful. All of the illustrations on each page is just the perfect pictures to get you in the festive Christmas spirit. I love this precious book inside and out. The pages inside the book have high quality paper. They entire book is just awesome.

I think Needles the Forgotten Christmas Tree by Richard Wagner would be a wonderful addition to your child’s library. It is also prefect for any elementary classroom or library. And I think it would be an amazing Christmas gift for your child’s classroom!

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Buy the Book:
(release date March 2023)
(pre-order now)
Mascot
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Meet the Author:

Wagner grew up in Southern California. When he was 14-years old, a business friend of his father’s had a small Christmas tree delivered as a thank you. Their family already had a large tree decorated in the house. Not being able to find anyone who needed a tree, that small Christmas tree stood outside by itself for the remainder of the Christmas holiday.

Tour Schedule:
Dec 5 – A Mama’s Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
Dec 5 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 6 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 6 – Reading Authors Network – book review / giveaway
Dec 6 – Splashes of Joy  – book review / giveaway
Dec 7 – fundinmental – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Dec 7 – @regallywritten – book review
Dec 7 – My Reading Getaway – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 8 – Bootsie’s Book Nook – book spotlight
Dec 8 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Dec 9 – Character Madness and Musing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Dec 9 – Lisa’s Reading – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 12 – I’m Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 12 – @amandainpa – book review
Dec 13 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Dec 13 – The Adventures of a Travelers Wife – book review / giveaway
Dec 13 – Library Lady’s Kid Lit – book review / giveaway
Dec 13 – Library Lady’s Kid Lit – book spotlight / author interview 
Dec 14 – Older & Smarter? – book review / guest post / giveaway
​Dec 15 – Bizwings Book Blog – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 15 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 16 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review
Dec 19 – Reading is My Passion – book review / giveaway
Dec 19 – @lovemybooks2020 – book review
Dec 19 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 19 – Reading Excursions – book review

Enter the Giveaway:

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A Dress the Color of the Moon by Jennifer Irwin

Join us for this tour from Nov 21 to Dec 16, 2022!

Book Details:

​Book Title:  A Dress the Color of the Moon by Jennifer Irwin
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  360 pages
Genre: Women’s Fiction 
Publisher:  Glass Spider Publishing
Release date:  October 30, 2021
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA), ebook (PDF)
Tour dates: Nov 21 to Dec 16, 2022

Book Description:

Prudence Aldrich is a sex addict. Five weeks ago, she checked into the Serenity Hills rehab center to prevent that addiction from ruining every important relationship in her life. Now Prue must face the trail of destruction she left behind, including mending the broken bond with her teenage son, finalizing the divorce from her husband, Nick, and using a newly learned set of skills to ward off her insatiable cravings for male attention-a compulsion that puts her friendship with lifelong pal Lily to the test.

​Adding ever further complications to the hurdles in her path is the arrival into town of Alistair Prescott, her in-rehab romantic obsession, and the one person in the world most capable of throwing Prue off her recovery. Meanwhile, Serenity Hills counselor Mike Sullivan is undergoing a crisis of his own-one that will drive him to the rediscovery of a lifelong passion . . . and causing him to cross paths again with Prue, his former patient.

A Dress the Color of the Moon tracks the rocky and sometimes disastrous path to recovery-a recovery that will require Prudence and her friends to face down the demons of their pasts while learning to accept the fearful uncertainty that comes with living life on your own two feet.

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I didn’t read the first book in this series, but I had no problem picking up Prue’s story. Just out of rehab, I’m sure it was hard for her to start her new life. She has a lot to prove to everyone, and regain their respect instead of people just waiting for her to mess up again. This was not an easy book to read. Jennifer Irwin does a fantastic job of dealing with addiction with its raw emotions flying everywhere. Pure has her work cut out for her to kick this addiction. Thankfully she has several people supporting her, like her son and best friend.

There are several other really troublesome issues going on in this book. I think Irwin does a really nice job writing all of these issues into the story with sex addiction bring the main one. She also does a great job of laying everything before a reader and then start weaving it all together with the care, love and thoughtfulness needed. This us a rough journey but I’m glad I was able to go along with this part of Prue’s story. If you are in any kind of addiction and want a second chance, this is a good book for you to read. This one is getting Four Stars from me.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Meet the Author:

Jennifer Irwin’s debut novel, A Dress the Color of the Sky, was published in 2017 and has received rave reviews, won seven book awards, and was optioned for a feature film. Jennifer’s short stories have appeared in numerous literary publications including California’s Emerging Writers: An Anthology of Fiction. Jennifer is represented by Prentis Literary and currently resides in Los Angeles.

connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ twitter ~ instagram ~ youtube ~ bookbub ~ goodreads

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Tour Schedule:
Nov 21 – Viviana MacKade – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Nov 21 – Stephanie Jane – book review / giveaway
Nov 22 – Reading Authors Network – book spotlight / giveaway
Nov 23 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
Nov 23 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author– book spotlight / giveaway
Nov 25 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Nov 28 – Books Lattes & Tiaras– book review / giveaway

Nov 28 – Lady Hawkeye – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Dec 1 – Welcome To MLMopinion’s Reviews – book review
Dec 1 – Celticlady’s Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 1 – Novels Alive– book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 1 – Novels Alive – book review / giveaway
​Dec 1 – Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway
Dec 5 – Splashes of Joy– book review / giveaway
Dec 5 – Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway
Dec 5 – My Reading Getaway – book review / giveaway
Dec 6 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 7 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 8 – Book Reviews by Taylor – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 9 – Literary Flits – book review / giveaway
​Dec 9 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 12 – LeanneBookstagram – book review / giveaway
Dec 13 – The Obsessed Reader – book review / giveaway
Dec 14 – Authors on iTours: Let’s Talk Books – book review
Dec 14 – StoreyBook Reviews – book review / giveaway
Dec 15 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Dec 16 – Adventurous Jessy – book review / giveaway
TBD – Reading Authors Network – book review / giveaway
TBD – Amy’s Booket List – book review / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

On The Edge of Shattered by Kimberly Kearns

Book Details: ​Book Title: On The Edge of Shattered: A Mother’s Experience of Discovering Freedom Through Sobriety by Kimberly Kearns Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 252 pages Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir, Self-Help Publisher: Glass Spider Publishing Release date: November 2022 Rating: PG-13 + M: Intended for adults only, contains information on alcoholism Book Description:​Before she stopped drinking for good, Kim was lying to herself and everyone she knew about her daily habit—sneaking morning sips of vodka behind her husband’s back, emptying bottles of wine and hiding the evidence from her family, and convincing herself that nothing was wrong and everything was under control. Until she realized that it wasn’t, and that her dishonesty could cost her everything she loved. What would happen to her marriage if things continued in this way? And how could she be a mother to her young children if she remained trapped in this cycle of abuse? Deciding she had to make a change, Kim threw herself into a new life of sobriety seven months into the Covid-19 pandemic. But only after severing the chains of bondage did she realize how much work there was still to do. Opening the doors to buried memories and past traumas was only the beginning. Throughout her journey to sobriety, Kim would come to terms with the secrets and lies told by her parents and loved ones, allowing her a clarity and freedom she never before thought possible. MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK On the Edge of Shattered is Kimberly Kearns’ story of her own alcohol addiction. Kearns doesn’t sugarcoat anything, you will get the raw truth of what her life was like as an alcoholic. And it sure wasn’t the pretty picture Hollywood gives us. They make it look as though everyone is doing it, why not me. I’m thankful that Kearns was willing to put her story out there for all to see, not for people to bash her about it, but for those in the same place she was to be able to find help as well. It’s not easy to read parts of the book, but they are important so readers can see the whole picture. Thank you goes to this author. I pray that everyone seeing or reading her story will find the hope Kearns found. If this is something you need help with, please follow her advice. A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. BUY THE BOOK: Amazon ~ B&N ~ BAM Indiebound ~ Bookshop.org Bookbub Add to goodreads Meet the Author:Kimberly Kearns is a wife to an incredible husband and a mother to three beautiful children. She currently lives in Need-ham, Massachusetts. She continues to tell her story of sobriety and inspire others every day on her blog at kimberlykearns.com, and through her Instagram account @asoberandstrongmom. Kimberly co-hosts the podcast The Weekend Sober and is a writer for the Webby Award-winning narrative podcast F*cking Sober: The First 90 Days. Writing has always been an escape for Kimberly, even as a little girl. Being able to express herself in words and getting lost in her imagination has served as a source of comfort to her as far back as she can remember. connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ facebook ~ bookbub ~ goodreads Tour Schedule:​ Nov 1 – Book Reviews by Linda Moore – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 1 -Books are a Blessing– book review / giveaway Nov 2 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 2 – Leanne bookstagram – book review Nov 3 – Stephanie Jane – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 4 – Literary Flits – book review / giveaway Nov 7 – Just Another Mother With Books – book review Nov 8 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight Nov 9 – Novels Alive– book review / giveaway Nov 9 – Novels Alive – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 10 – Books for Books– book spotlight Nov 10- Welcome To MLMOpinion’s Reviews – book review Nov 14 – Jazzy Book Reviews– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 15 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Nov 16 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Nov 17 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Nov 18 – Reading is My Passion – book review / giveaway Nov 18 – Faith and Books – book review / giveaway Nov 21 – Gina Rae Mitchell– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 21 – Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting – book review / author interview / guest post giveaway Nov 22 – Paws.Read.Repeat– book review / giveaway Nov 22 – @allbookedupwithcyn – book review Nov 23 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Nov 25 – fundinmental– book spotlight / giveaway Nov 25 – @twilight_reader – book review / giveaway Nov 25- Women Connect Online – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 28 – Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 28 – Olio by Marilyn– book review / giveaway Nov 28 – Authors on iTours Book Reviews – book review Nov 29 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Nov 29 – Women Connect Online – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

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A Knock on the Door by Roberta K. Fernandez

 

 

Book Details:

 

​Book Title:  A Knock on the Door by Roberta K. Fernandez
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  392 pages
Genre: Crime Fiction / Thriller
Publisher:  Subplot Publishing (Imprint of Amplify Publishing Group)
Release date:  October 2022
Content Rating: PG-13 + M. The book deals with heavy themes, murder, and violence

My Rating: Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

Book Description: Lori Crawford’s world is turned upside down when her husband dies in a car accident. After twenty-five years of marriage, she thought she would forever live an uncomplicated, happy life with Jack. But just as Lori feels she’s coming out on the other side of her grief, Jack’s assistant at SpringWare, Rita Johnson, discovers information that convinces her that Jack was murdered.

​The two women vow to bring the perpetrator to justice. But time is running out, and their names are on someone’s kill list. The truth takes them down a path they never could have suspected. They set out to bring down one of the most powerful men in the country: the director of the National Security Agency. But who will believe them? And how many more will die before they do? Now, they have to decide if they have the courage—and the ability—to finish what they started.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Lori Crawford’s life was shattered when her husband was killed in an auto accident. That is, everyone thought it was an accident, until Rita, her husbands assistant stumbled upon evidence that Jack was murdered. Then other murders happened. What was going on, and who was trying to silence people? 

I enjoyed this first read for me from author Roberta K. Fernandez. There were lots of thrills and chills, and many twists and turns, which kept me turning the pages to quickly finish so I would know who this evil guy is. The character development is spot on. I like that Lori is such a strong and brave character, and was so adamant about finding her husband’s murderer. I look forward to reading the next book in this series to see what these characters will get themselves into next. If you enjoy a good thriller, you will enjoy this one. A Knock on the Door by Roberta K. Fernandez is getting Five Stars from me.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

BUY THE BOOK:
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A Measure of Serenity by Bryan Prosek Book Tour

Join us for this tour from Nov 21 to Dec 16, 2022

Book Details:

​Book Title:  A Measure of Serenity by Bryan Prosek
Category:  YA Fiction (Ages 13-17),  368 pages
Genre: YA Science Fiction 
Publisher:  CamCat Books 
Release date:  November 2022
Formats Available for Review: print – softback (USA only), audiobook (Book Funnel download), and ebook (EPUB, PDF, Book Funnel download)
Tour dates: Nov 21 to Dec 16, 2022
Content Rating: PG. There aren’t any graphic scenes, and no strong language.

Book Description:

A million thoughts, but only one right thing to do.

Eighteen-year-old Serenity Ashdown has a brilliant mind: she counts, calculates, and analyzes everything, all the time. Awkward. When her father suddenly disappears, Serenity follows his trail to a parallel dimension. The feds on the other side claim to want to help her go home, if she helps them reconstruct the right codes for the portal between worlds. But it’s soon clear they want something more: a gateway for invasion, because this version of Earth is dying.

​When Serenity learns that her alter-ego was killed in battle, she assumes “the other Serenity’s” identity and uses her unique abilities to lead the resistance in a mortal fight against the tyrannical super-government that is poised to invade her universe. Serenity has no idea how to be someone she’s not, but she has to try—or she may not have a home to return to.

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

A really good YA sci-fi read, A Measure of Serenity will sure keep your attention throughout the book. Serenity is a character that’s hard not to like. A senior at Harvard at 18, her numerical genius is astounding. It was her genius ways with numbers, in every way and everything connected to her numerical genius mind is the reason she was given the opportunity to work in the same place as her dad. But being with him is not to be.

In a world simular to Serenity but yet different, I felt that the author realy does a great job creating this different world the story is about. The characters developed well and Serenity exceeds that development as she uses her brilliant mind and work with numbers to find the answers she seeks. It was fun following Serenity until the end. If you enjoy Sci fi and fantasy type books you will enjoy this one. I’m giving A Measure of Serenity by Bryan Prosek Four Stars.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Meet the Author:

Bryan Prosek is a science fiction writer and business attorney. Along with his debut The Brighter the Stars and the forthcoming A Measure of Serenity, he has published books and articles in legal trade journals and magazines. When he isn’t writing or practicing law, you can probably find him watching science fiction movies or television shows. He loves the big screen and the small screen. There’s a good chance that he’ll be watching one of the numerous Star Trek movies or series, but he could be watching anything from Guardians of the Galaxy to The Conjuring.

connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads

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Nov 23 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / giveaway
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Nov 25 –Books for Books – book spotlight
​Nov 25– JB’s Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – audiobook review / giveaway
Nov 28 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
Nov 29 – Lady Hawkeye – book spotlight / giveaway
Nov 30 – Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway
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Dec 5 – My Reading Getaway – book review 
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Beyond Flight or Fight by Sunny Weber

Book Details:​Book Title:  Beyond Flight or Fight: A Compassionate Guide for Working with Fearful Dogs by Sunny Weber
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  186 pages
Genre: Animals/Dogs/Training/Self-Help
Publisher:  Pups & Purrs Press
Release date:  September 2016
Content Rating: This non-fiction book is rated G.

MY RATING: Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Book Description:Is your dog afraid of noises, objects, or you? Whether you have taken a fearful dog into your home, or you work professionally to save lives, Beyond Flight or Fight is an indispensable tool. Discover how to help dogs that have been neglected, abused, or are genetically timid.Fearful, timid, and/or reactive dogs are the most commonly rejected and euthanized dog personality type. Shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries often do not have the financial resources, time, or qualified staff to help these dogs adapt to life with humans. By providing a concise, easy-to-understand guide for anyone who has chosen a fearful dog to adopt, foster, or rehabilitate for other potential owners, Beyond Flight or Fight will help many people save many innocent, confused, and overwhelmed dogs’ lives.

Unique points covered include:

• How fear works: primary vs. secondary responses.
• Why rescue programs may not work
• Safe places, escape, and helping dogs think
• Flooding, aggression, learned helplessness: what happens/fixing it
• Importance of: a familiar handler, time, and leadership
• Specialized training techniques
• Developing dog self-confidence
• How to use: voice, hands, body, correction cues, and dog psychology
• Why some dogs do not respond
• Maintenance, proofing, accepting optimal levels Learn to teach “special needs” pets how to fit into the human world.

Conquer brain-flooding stress hormones and help your dog move from knee-jerk, Amygdala-based fear responses to reasoned, calm, rational evaluation based in the prefrontal cortex of the dog mind. Fearful dogs can be saved and have quality lives free of anxiety.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I knew there were lots of things dog owners who have rescue dogs need to do, but when I listened to this book, I found I didn’t know much at all. In Beyond Flight or Fight: A Compassionate Guide for Working with Fearful Dogs, Sunny Weber gives dog owners a wealth of information about owning a dog. From the fears the dog faces, to gaining the trust between dog and owner. A family member of mine got a rescue dog about 8 months or so ago and there’s much of what Weber says about rescues that I can see in their little dog. Now I know a little bit better how to handle this sweet doggie. I will purchase a copy and gift it to them. 

If you have a new dog or puppy, and especially if it is a rescue or it was adopted from a shelter, this book is a must read for you. In fact I think anyone adopting a dog should have this book on hand. And even if you have a puppy, there is so much in this book that can help you tremendously. It would be for your good as well as your new puppy or dog. This is one book I highly recommend.

I had the honor of listening to this book through Audible, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Richard Riema very much as her read this story. He did a nice job with the different voices as well. I look forward to listening to more books that he does the narration on. I’m giving Beyond Flight or Fight: A Compassionate Guide for Working with Fearful Dogs by Sunny Weber Five stars.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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Book Details:

​Book Title:  City Dog Walking Safety & Etiquette by Sunny Weber
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  110 pages
Genre: Animals/Dogs/Training/Self-Help
Publisher:  Pups & Purrs Press
Release date:  September 2018
Content Rating: This non-fiction book is rated G.

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Book Description:

Think you need just a leash & a dog? So you think dog walking is a no-brainer, right?

Just snap on the old leash and head out the door, until. . .
• Your dog pulls you off your feet or jerks your arm out of its socket
• An off-leash dog races straight at you and your dog, in attack or play
• A speeding bicyclist barely misses hitting you
• Your dog jumps on a passer-by while you are distracted
• A panting, passing runner causes your dog to go ballistic from the aggressive, fast invasion of her space
• You encounter a coyote or snake

City Dog Walking Safety & Etiquette will cover all scenarios you and your dog can expect in urban and suburban environments. You will learn simple commands to help you understand each other, find the best fit of equipment, be aware of local hazards, and appreciate basic manners so you and your pup are welcome wherever you go. Sunny Weber will help you enjoy the outdoors with your furry friend—safely!

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Meet the Author:

Sunny Weber has over 30 years in animal welfare advocacy. She has experience in rescue, fostering, medical care, service and therapy dog evaluation and training, shelter and sanctuary work and specializes in the rehabilitation of fearful animals. Sunny has rehabilitated then re-homed hundreds of dogs, cats and horses.

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Delaware Before the Railroads: A Diamond Among the States by Dave Tabler

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Delaware Before the Railroads: A Diamond Among the States by Dave Tabler

Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 100 pages

Genre: American History, Colonial

Publisher: Dave Tabler

Publication Date:Nov 2022

Tour dates: Nov 25 to Dec 16

Content Rating: G. None needed. Works for all audiences.

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“Tabler debuts with a visual feast introducing readers to the First State before the golden age of the railroad. Drawing on photographs of locations, reconstructions, and historical objects, together with brief captions and rigorous notes, Tabler weaves a rich tapestry of industry, politics, and faith. He organizes the photographs roughly chronologically, tracking Delaware’s development from Swedish settlers to American independence, and dedicates space to images that reflect Delaware’s Native American history, as well as tracing the impact that enslaved people had on the state’s historical development.” – Booklife

“If you think you know Delaware, think again. Pirates? Quakers fighting with Pennsylvania? Towns so ugly no one would settle there? With stunning pictures and straightforward storytelling, Dave Tabler opens hidden passages and describes defining moments in this founding American colony. Telling this small state’s story gives you a sense of the big picture in American history. Enjoy this fresh look at Delaware through Dave Tabler’s eyes.”— Wendy Welch, author The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap
 
“Whether discussing the colored spear tips that showed the community if a person had been found guilty or not, to the stones that identified the Mason-Dixon Line, Dave Tabler’s book on colonial Delaware offers the reader a smorgasbord of interesting stories and photos of its early years. This is another book to add to collections about the beginnings of our country.” –– Sheila Ingle, winner, South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution Historical Preservation Award for four of her young reader novels about South Carolina heroines during the Revolutionary War
 
“Thoroughly researched and well-written, Delaware before the Railroads offers a glimpse into the past through a present lens. Respected historian Dave Tabler utilizes colorful and intriguing photographs to tell Delaware’s foundational stories.” — Jan Loveday Dickens, Tennessee author and educator.

“Dave Tabler’s impeccable research and clearly written descriptives tell a truthful and provocative story for anyone interested in the subject or doing research for other works covering the same period. The colorful and informative photographs tell the story of not only Colonial Delaware residents from 1638-1832 but our American forefathers in general. We learn about every aspect of their way of life during the most critical time of our country’s history.” — Lisa Soland, author, and senior editor of Climbing Angel Publishing

“Dave Tabler has crafted a concise and fascinating photographic account of early Delaware. “Delaware Before The Railroads” is definitely a book that should be in the collection of anyone interested not only in the history of Delaware but also in the history of colonial America.”— Steve Gilly, “Stories, A History of Appalachia” podcast

“Beautifully illustrated and presented in a unique format, ‘Delaware Before the Railroads’ is an easy and informative read-sure to appeal to Early American and Delaware history buffs.”–Amelia E. Miller, Tennessee author and historian.

“Tabler’s purpose, indeed, his mission, is to create a tribute to the culture and history of Delaware before the coming of the railroad. Consequently, he not only rediscovers the past, he also preserves and celebrates it with a montage of vivid images and an insightful narrative.” — Gary Carden, author, storyteller, playwright.

Book Description:

Delaware before the railroads arrived in 1832 was hotly contested real estate. Circle back to 1610 for a ride that takes you through culture clashes, colonization, revolution and beyond.

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Meet the Author:

Ten year old Dave Tabler decided he was going to read the ‘R’ volume from the family’s World Book Encyclopedia set over summer vacation. He never made it from beginning to end. He did, however, become interested in Norman Rockwell, rare-earth elements, and Run for the Roses.

Tabler’s father encouraged him to try his hand at taking pictures with the family camera. With visions of Rockwell dancing in his head, Tabler press-ganged his younger brother into wearing a straw hat and sitting next to a stream barefoot with a homemade fishing pole in his hand. The resulting image was terrible.

Dave Tabler went on to earn degrees in art history and photojournalism despite being told he needed a ‘Plan B.’

Fresh out of college, Tabler contributed the photography for “The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics,” which taught him how to work with museum curators, collectors, and white cotton gloves. He met a man in the Shenandoah Valley who played the musical saw, a Knoxville fellow who specialized in collecting barbed wire, and Tom Dickey, brother of the man who wrote ‘Deliverance.’

In 2006 Tabler circled back to these earlier encounters with Appalachian culture as an idea for a blog. AppalachianHistory.net today reaches 375,000 readers a year.

Dave Tabler moved to Delaware in 2010 and became smitten with its rich past. He no longer copies Norman Rockwell, but his experience working with curators and collectors came in handy when he got the urge to photograph a love letter to Delaware’s early heritage.

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Are You A Pineapple? by Kathryn A. Zolman

 

Book Details:

Book Title:  Are You A Pineapple? by Kathryn A. Zolman
Category:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7),  38 pages
Genre:  Children’s Picture Book
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:   May, 2022
Content Rating:  G. Suitable for everyone.

MY RATING: Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

Book Description:

Kevin has a beautiful new puppy! But what should he name her? He wants to find a name that is unique, just like her. Kevin knows the puppy is special, but he’s about to find out just how smart she is when she helps Kevin choose her own name!

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

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I have heard a lot of stories about a boy and his dog, both real and fictional, and this is book about Kevin and his special dog. The unique thing about this dog is that he helps Kevin in picking out his name. This was a fun and very cute way to name his dog, Pineapple. 

Walter Policelli does a fabulous job with the beautiful illustrations in this book. The characters and the scenery fit the story so well and the pages are bright and colorful and just right. I love the interactions with the boy and his fur baby. It reminds me of my son with his animals when he was young. 

This is the perfect book for elementary classrooms, and any school or local library as well. I’m giving Are You A Pineapple? by Kathryn A. Zolman Five Stars.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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Meet the Author:

Kathryn A. Zolman never expected to write a children’s book, but when Pineapple came into her life and she heard the story of how this sweet, smart dog got her name, she thought it would make a fun book for parents to read to their children. Pineapple is a Bull Mastiff, German Shepherd, Chow mix, and much like a real pineapple, she knows how to stand tall and is very sweet on the inside!

Kathryn is an avid dog lover. Along with her husband and daughter, they have raised three Doberman Pinschers, each with their own unique personality and character. Kathryn is an advocate for not only raising children to respect all animals, but also to be thankful for the pure joy that they bring to our lives. In writing this book, Kathryn seeks to spread a positive message and hopes it will help children express more gratitude in their lives.

connect with the author: instagram  

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