The Vale of Years starts where Portrait left off. Nicole is now in modern day Paris and Susanne Bruante is in 1800’s Paris. She is found by Nicole’s mother in Nicole’s small apt. battered and bruised from coming through the portal. Nicole’s mother brings Susanne to her house and Nicole’s son knows right away this woman is not his mother. Susanne tells them that she is a relative. Read Vale of Years for the continuing story of Nicole and Susanne Bruante. This is a very good book and will keep you on the edge of your seat page after page. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it.
The Vale of Years is available here: http://www.amazon.com/Vale-Years-Sequel-Portrait-Time-ebook/dp/B00U426OE0/
Books
an original piece from Elizabeth Hughes
Since my poor laptop got a virus, I have had to go to the library and use the computers. This one is only 19 minutes left on it. I love reviewing and reading books. I love libraries and the feel of a book in my hand. With all the ebooks around, I still prefer a book, something I can hold, turn pages and the corner down to mark my place. I love to curl up with a book and a cup of tea and disappear into the world of whatever story I am reading at the time. I find it so sad when I see kids just sitting around playing games on phones and tablets and won’t pick up a book. Or parents that actually discourage their children to read books and won’t even let them check books out or have a free book. There is nothing in the world like reading a book. There are books on every subject and books that will let you get lost in your imagination.
I love mysteries, suspense, romance and thrillers the best. Since I have been reviewing books, I have read many different
kinds and it has opened my mind to all different subjects. I have the greatest respect for authors, it is very hard to write a book. Some people think it is easy, but, it is not. You can get frustrated and have writer’s block or simply wonder “will my book be good enough”. I try to suggest to people in our complex to start their kids out in reading some of the free books. They were even going to have a class in reading for the tenants, sadly, no one was interested. So, pick up a book or download one and escape into the world of books.
Rebel Song is a modern day love story set in Arelanda in Europe. It is exciting and will keep you reading from the first page to the last. It is the story about the prohibited love between Princess Elyra and the winemaker Rogan. Her father, the king, and Pantone keep the rich very rich and do not care about the poor or the ones who fought wars for Arelanda and their king. Rogan is part of a rebellion to overcome the royals when he meets and falls in love with Princess Elyra. They know that being in love can be very dangerous, yet their love does not waver. Then when things get worse……Buy Rebel Song today to find out what happens in this exciting love story between the Princess and the Winemaker. I absolutely loved the book and know that you will too!!
Rebel Song may be ordered here: http://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Song-Amanda-J-Clay-ebook/dp/B00PTC7KWA/
Dale Wiley’s The Intern
Dale Wiley’s The Intern
The Intern is a murder mystery with humor. I love those. It is the story of Trent Norris who is an intern with the National Endowment for the Arts and is in the wrong place at the wrong time and who does something quite stupid that gets him framed for murder among other things. You will laugh your way through this thrilling page turner. A must have for the mystery lover. I highly recommend it.
Dale Wiley’s novel may be ordered here: http://www.amazon.com/Intern-Dale-Wiley-ebook/dp/B00USSDLPA/
Louis Piechota’s A Rose in the Desert
A Rose in the Desert is a fantasy with plenty of suspense and adventure. It is the story of 14 year old Ethyrin who is the nephew of the King of Arandia. The King wants Ethyrin killed. Ethyrin runs and goes to Calimshaan with his cousin Prince Irudan who is leading an envoy there. Calimshaan is known as the City of Delights, the king and others also want him dead. Ethyrin meets Nuara, a girl that was kidnapped and sold into slavery. She is made to sing at the King’s whim because she has the most beautiful voice around. Ethyrin and Nuara both escape to find a way to get Nuara home with her people. On the way they encounter dangers and every adventure imaginable. This would make a great gift for the tween or teen in your life. I highly recommend it.
Louis Piechota’s novel may be ordered here: http://www.amazon.com/A-Rose-Desert-Louis-Piechota-ebook/dp/B00IJMZQL4
Tracy Ploch’s The Shoebox
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The Shoebox will make you laugh and make you want to cry. It is the story of Jessica who gets the chance of a lifetime to go to Ireland for her company. While there she makes many friends and meets a guy….Read The Shoebox and see how Jessica compares relationships to shoes. It is a fun, quick read, and I know you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Tracy Ploch’s novel may be ordered here: http://www.tracyploch.com/
Double Wow!!! This is the second book in the Ambrosia Chronicles. As soon as you start reading it, it will be like you never even put down the first, it flows right into it. In the Initiation we are introduced to Regina the evil one who gave Lucas his powers and her assistant Anna. Emma and Alex are both brought to Mytholia whee they can train and become much stronger with their powers. Alex discovers she has many powers and cannot yet control them, so they must be filtered at first. Alex and Emma both learn of their past and their families. The Initiation is a whole lot of gripping thrills and suspense and possibly a bit more growing romance. It can be read as a stand alone, but so much better after having read the first book of the series. The Initiation will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. I absolutely loved the book. I personally hope it is made into a movie. What a great movie it would make!
Karolina Simos’ Ambrosia Chronicles may be ordered here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ambrosia-Chronicles-Initiation-K-Simos-ebook/dp/B00PKE08YO/
The first two books are now available and the third in the series will come out soon.
Review of Ambrosia Chronicles: The Curse
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This is the third and last book in the Ambrosia Chronicles, and it does not disappoint the reader at all. This book will keep the reader on the edge of your seat until the very last page. It is very exciting. I absolutely loved all three of them and highly recommend them for the fantasy lover’s personal library.
In this book, it comes to the battle between good and evil. The full amount of powers of Alex and Emma are revealed. The battle is in the land of Mytholia and on the grounds of the school. The students who do not have their full powers or haven’t trained enough are evacuated and the others stay there to battle the Rogues and Regina. The battle is so exciting you will not be able to put it down until the very last page. If you love the Harry Potter series, you will love the Ambrosia Chronicles.
Review of Save Dr. Jekyll and Destroy Mr. Hyde
Save Dr. Jekyll and Destroy Mr. Hyde is a Christian self help book that makes sense to anyone, whether you are Christian or not. It teaches us how to determine whether we should take someone’s advice or adhere to their opinions. It also teaches us to think things through and how to really listen to what God wants for us. For example, if someone is telling you one thing but deep down you know you should not heed their advice, then most likely God is telling you not to follow that person’s advice or listen to their opinion. This self help book is written in such a way that we can all understand. Pastor White uses many examples from the Bible to show us how God can speak to us and the consequences of doing things on our own. I highly recommend this book for everyone’s library.
Stephen White’s Save Dr. Jekyll, Destroy Mr. Hyde can be ordered here: http://www.amazon.com/Save-Dr-Jekyll-Destroy-Hyde/dp/1621366979/
Review of My Razzle Dazzle
My Razzle Dazzle is the memoir of Mr. Todd Peterson. He gew up in the midwest and at a very young age knew that he was different. As a young boy he endured being beaten up, taunted, mocked and called names. When he discovered that his difference was that he is gay, he was afraid. He would even pray for God to make him strainght. Back in the 60’s gays would be given shock treatments because they were thought of as mentally ill. What a horrible time that was! When he came to San Francisco, California to be in the Roller Derby, he was able to embrace his differences. Mr. Peterson has written My Razzle Dazzle in such a way the story pulls you in. It is funny, sad and very deep. You will not want to put this book down until you have finished it to the last page. I absolutely loved it. The shame and pain that young Todd had to endure will make you feel like crying. This is an important book to let people know that everyone is different. Everyone deserves to be
treated with respect and dignity. I very highly recommend this book.
K.C. Simos’ Ambrosia Chronicles: the Discovery (part of a trilogy)
WOW!! Ambrosia Chronicles: The Discovery is an absolute must have for the fantasy lover. There is a hint of romance, magic, mystery, suspense and intrigue. It is the story of Alex who is going to school in Birmingham to be a lawyer. One day she runs into a classmate from grade school, Ian. He introduces her to his roommate Shan. One day she feels as though she has upset Shan and follows him to apologize when he is attacked. He hands her a pouch and tells her to stay hidden. What happens next will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. I highly recommend Ambrosia Chronicles, I absolutely loved the book!
The Ambrosia Chronicles are loosely inspired by Greek mythology and available for purchase here: http://www.amazon.com/Ambrosia-Chronicles-Discovery-K-C-Simos-ebook/dp/B00R4WWNBQ
Nicole Quinn’s Disbelief: The Gold Stone Girl Book 2
Disbelief is part two of the really great fantasy The Nightmare. It is filled with adventure and will keep the reader turning every page until the end. An SUL, Sulis, has come to Winkin City to take a life. Reve, Lord Nightmare, escapes from Winkin City and his mother, the Nightmare, in search of Rose, the Gold Stone Girl. He has fallen in love with her. He goes to the Off Grid to the people who raised her and they let him know she is not there. Rose was given to a monster in Disbelief. He now must find Disbelief in order to find his beloved Rose. I highly recommend Disbelief. I absolutely loved the book!
Disbelief, and the rest of the Gold Stone Girl series, may be purchased here: http:/www.amazon.com/Disbelief-Gold-Stone-Girl-Book-ebook/dp/B00SSJ2C7O/
Victoria Alexandra’s The Book Of Darkness: The Cora Myers Series
The Book of Darkness is an exciting fantasy in which the last Protector must find the Book of Darkness and restore the King’s throne. Cora is the last Protector and a powerful witch who agrees to help the Hunter for help in finding her father and brother. It is the tale of good and evil. The evil ones want to take over but need the Book of Darkness in order to enhance their powers. The evil ones want to kill the good ones if they do not come over to the dark side. Read Book of Darkness today and enter the exciting world of fantasy and magic. I highly recommend this book.
Victoria Alexandra’s The Book of Darkness may be purchased here: http://wwww.amazon.com/Book-Darkness-Cora-Myers-ebook/dp/B00HB97QPA/
A Far Out Galaxy is a sci fi romance. It is a must have for fans of sci fi and fans of romance. Queen Vita and Commander Will both need heirs. The cloning process has been sabotaged by Commander Will’s step brother, who also wants Queen Vita for his own. Read A Far Out Galaxy today for fun and laughter and the many adventures of the crew of the spaceship Maximum. I absolutely know you will love this book as much as I have. It will keep you on the edge of your seat page after page. This is a must have for sci fi and romance fans alike. I highly recommend this book. Happy Reading!
A Far Out Galaxy may be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Deovolante-Space-Opera-Book-ebook/dp/B00H1C9CQ8/
Michael de la Pena’s The Coyote Wars
The Coyote Wars is a suspense thriller that will keep the reader intrigued until the very end. The Coyotes are the grown children of a couple that is plotting a home terrorist scheme. I love the way the book tells about each character and their role in the story. I love the build-up of the plot. As the story unfolds you will absolutely not want to put the book down until you have finished reading every page. This is a must have for everyone’s home libraries. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it. Happy Reading!
The Coyote Wars can be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/Coyote-Wars-Michael-C-peC3B1a/dp/1492992682/
Bobby Sutton’s Reunion: The Making of a Legend
For those who love horror stories, you will love Reunion. This is definitely a must have for your home libraries. You will want to read it in one setting. It is exciting page after page and will make you want to sleep with a light on. Reunion: The Making of a Legend is the story about a group of friends who get together in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana for their 10 year high school reunion. They have all been having nightmares over the years of the friend that disappeared the night of the prom. The friends went out to the haunted house to try to see the ghost of the Old Man. They heard insane laughter coming from the darkness and thought it was one of them that was making the laughter. They decided to leave one behind as a prank, when they came back, he was gone. When they gather for their 10 year reunion, a couple of them disappear and they go out to find them. What they walk into is a nightmare in and of itself. Buy Reunion today and find out what happens to the friends as they embark on a nightmare of an adventure. Absolutely loved this book. Happy Reading.
Reunion may be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/Reunion-Making-Bobby-Sutton-Jr/dp/1502303930/
Deborah Hawkins’ Ride Your Heart ‘Til it Breaks
Ride Your Heart Til It Breaks is a very deep and thought provoking love story about the complicated love between a musician and a lawyer. It is written so that the does not get lost when Karen thinks back to the past and her relationship with Stan the musician. Karen began as a lawyer for a firm that had her sit in at a nightclub for a development company that wanted to force the owners out so they could build on the land. When she went there night after night, she developed and relationship and fell in love with Stan the musician and also the couple that owned the night club. Stan had a scarred past that kept him from loving anyone until he met Carrie. Years later Carrie marries a lawyer at the lawfirm she works at and goes by her name of Karen. She eventually becomes a judge and her marraige to Howard has been in name only for years. Then she comes across Stan again, who is, deep down still in love with Karen. Read it today and find out what happens in this love story of the complicated relationship and deep love between Stan and Karen. You will not be able to put it down until you are through. It willl keep you wanting more page after page. I absolutely loved the book!! I give it 5 stars! Happy Reading.
Ride Your Heart may be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/Ride-Your-Heart-Til-Breaks/dp/0988934736/
Another year has come and gone. I pray everyone will be blessed through the New Year. I hope everyone’s holiday has been filled with love, laughter and blessings. What a year it has been for our community of book reviewers! I have reviewed and loved many books. I loved Matteo Foschi’s Mordraud One and Two and Adina Sara’s Blind Shady Bend and Rea Nolan Martin’s The Anesthesia Game just to name a few. What a special blessing and privilege it is to be able to read and review all the books we do. I do so hope that each and every one of the reviews helps others to decide to read the books that we recommend. I hope that this upcoming New Year will bring more exciting books to read and get lost in with our imaginations. Happy New Year everyone!!
Peter & Lisa: A Mental Illness Children’s Story by Linda Baron-Katz
Peter & Lisa is written very well so that children will be able to understand it. I believe all children should either read or have it read to them. I believe it would go far in helping children understand mental illness. The more aware they are, the less likely they will be to say or do something to hurt someone else. I very highly recommend this book for all parents with children or know someone with children.
Bai Tide is an espionage thriller. If espionage thrillers are your favorites even if they are not. I highly recommend this on. It is about Bai Hsu, who is working undercover in an elite, exclusive girls school as a P.E. Teacher, Alan Broccoli. His assignment is to keep the daughter’s of a North Korean who came to the US to give nuclear secrets to the US in exchange for asylum safe. During the formal ball, someone tries to break into the school. Hsu takes off after the person, almost gets killed by a car rigged to blow up and loses the person. The next time the person shows up at a tournament the girls are playing in and one of them is kidnapped. Hsu chases after them, saves the girl and captures the person who kidnapped her. He takes her to headquarters in Los Angeles where a deal is made that if she helps to dismantle the nuclear plant, she will win her freedom. Read Bai Tide today and find out the dangerous mission that Bai and Cindy embark on. I personally loved this book. Happy Reading.
Meet Your Happy Chemicals by Dr. Loretta Breuning
Meet Your Happy Chemicals is a very interesting book on how our complicated brain works to produce our “feel good” senses. Dr. Breuning explains what all of the “happy chemicals” do and how they work. This book is very interesting. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I have. Also read her other book I,Mammal which also explains the complexities of the brain and how it compares to humans and how animals respond to the same chemical in the brain.
This book is filled with very heartfelt and deep poems. My favorites are Blue/Grass, Don’t Bother Writing It Down, Abandoned House, Hip Hop Yoga, Her and From Antonio. This is a must have for the poetry lovers out there. For those who don’t usually read poetry, give it a try. I am sure you will enjoy this book as much as I did. I highly recommend it.
Forget Me Not: A Love Story of the East by Grace Chen
Oh, what a wonderful and sad book Forget Me Not is! It is the love story of Li Ling and Zhang Lily. A love that could never be. The story opens as Li Ling gets a letter from his good friend in China, Big Head. Then he sits down and tells his wife the story of himself, Big Head and Zhang Lily. It takes place mainly in the 60’s and 70’s during the Cultural Revolution in China. The government closed down the schools and labelled the teachers and also some doctors as counter-revolutionary agents. Li Ling’s father is a well known surgeon and gets demoted to janitor. Lily’s father is a professor and has written books on China’s history. He was taken from his family and arrested. When Lily’s father becomes very ill and needs surgery, Li Ling’s father is allowed to do the surgery. The three kids, help Lily’s father escape from the hospital, where they take him to Big Head’s aunt and uncle’s in the country.
After a change comes to China and schools are opened again. Lily’s father receives a letter stating he is being offered a position as a professor at Anhui University. However, after they move, they soon find out it was a trap and he is arrested. He then uses his shoe laces and hangs himself in prison. Lily and her mother suffer for some years working the fields for long hours every day. Li Ling and Lily meet up once again when the colleges open up once again. They fall back in love, but, Lily tells Li Ling that she could never marry him. Buy the book today and find out the many adventures they have and how they cope with the hardships of living under the communist Chinese government. I very highly recommend this book. It will keep your attention page after page until the very end. I absolutely loved this book. Happy Reading!
Digital Wilderness is a must have for the suspense lovers library. It is fast paced and will keep the reader on the edge of your seat until the very last page. It is about Edward Phillips a software engineer that works at Virton Tecnologies. He gets recruited to work in their top secret facility. Working there he must have an implant and wear a PEN, a device that allows communication between employees and also has various stages of clearance for different parts of the company. Then as Edward is sitting drinking his coffee at Starbucks one day, he is contacted by NOC, an artificial intelligence that he helped to create. NOC tells him he is in imminent danger and that several employees have already “disappeared” or have been found dead by different methods. NOC devises an elaborate plan for Edward’s escape and hiding from Virton Technologies. Buy Digital Willderness today and find out what happens with this exciting and thrilling suspense novel. I highly
recommend this book, I absolutely love it. Happy Reading!!
