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Book: The Broken

Author: A.L. Frances

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Broken by A.L. Frances is a story that will hook you right from the first page. It is a story of a father and a daughter. Forty seven years old Matthew Honey lives in a three-storey home with his sixteen years old daughter Evelyn Jade Honey. He is a widow who lost his wife Lauren in a tragic car accident. He has to continue living without her beautiful wife. Eve and Matthew lifted each other’s soul to come out of their grief. Matthew and Lauren weren’t that rich in their initial days. They built their empire together discussing ideas at the Sunnyside Up Café. Now, Matthew doesn’t have Lauren but the empire they built is with him and he can afford luxuries now.

He met a beautiful and elegant woman Jess at the same cafe. Matthew had immediately fallen for her. He asked Jess to join for drink at the same table on which Eve was sitting. Eve got frustrated and she bursted with anger when Matthew invited Jess for dinner. Eve felt powerless and broken with the fact that his dead gonna date Jess. Eve considers herself as the reason of her mother’s death as her mother saved Eve from the accident by running in front of the car.

Grab this book and read the story to know what will happen further in Eve and Matthew’s life. Storyline is intense. I enjoyed this novel to the most. Narration is so smooth that once I started reading this book, I couldn’t put it down. Cover photo is nice and title is apt. Story is full of different emotions and Matthew’s deep love for Lauren made me welled up.
This story reminded me a little about the movie “Sleepless in Seattle”. I like to recommend this book to my fellow readers.

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Book: The Lost Throne

Author: Samantha Gillespie

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Lost Throne is the second book in “The Kingdom Within” series. Meredith and Connor, the characters that we met in the book 1 are the same one that continues in Book 2 but with much growth in characters. Meredith and Ethan both are sad and they are mourning over Connor’s death. They want revenge now. On the other hand, Connor is living apart and he doesn’t remember much about him.

Ethan is a very kind character who is driven by his duty to his people and his kingdom. Ethan is angry that they don’t have remains of Connor’s body to identify him. Connor is such a beloved member of Alder that people are mourning his death whereas Connor is desperate to get his memories back. Meredith who is a strong female protagonist has surely won my heart.

Author has done great work in this novel. World building is amazing and the story is captivating. I like to recommend it to YA fantasy readers. Length of part 2 in the series is longer as compared to part 1 and this one has much in store for the readers.

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Book: Zandra

Author: Janet Hatch

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Zandra by the author Janet Hatch is a memoir in which author has shared about her journey of raising a strong-willed daughter Zandra who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of eleven years. When Janet took Zandra at the local hospital for diagnosis, she got to know that Zandra’s blood sugars are extremely elevated and she has ketones in her urine. Janet raised awareness about diabetes among Zandra. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes difference that she has explained, I wasn’t aware about that earlier.

In this book, author has explained about the journey that she walked with Zandra taking care of her and taking her to the doctors timely. This book has all experiences from the time Zandra was born to her young adulthood. The real pictures of Zandra that author has shared in this book helped me to feel connected more with the story. It was heart-breaking to read about the loss of Ty. I couldn’t imagine what his family must have gone through. Loss of Murphy taught Janet’s family to deal with the grief. Reading about a three years old saying I want to die was like someone has stabbed you in the heart. I appreciate Janet as a caregiver.

This book is a collection of great experiences – ups and downs in Janet and Zandra’s life. Cover photo of the book is lovely. Title is short and sweet. It is named as Zandra about whom this story is about. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. I like to strongly recommend this book to everyone so readers will get to know about the journey of a parent having a child with type 1 diabetes. Pace of the story is fine and length of the book is appropriate. I binge read it as I couldn’t put it down.

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Book: Fly Girl

Author: Bill Hellman And Sali Gear

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Recently I read the book Fly Girl written by a couple Bill Hellman and Sali Gear. Protagonist of the story is a female fighter pilot Rawley West. Her father Bud West was a Navy Fighter Pilot too. Now he has a mountain flying business in his home state of Montana. Rawley just landed the fighter plane. It was her last flight as a fighter pilot. Now, she has accepted a job to be a contract pilot for the CIA in Afghanistan.

As she received her training guidelines, she saw only guys who are shorter and heavier than her. She met her college boyfriend Rip. Rawley and Rip were inseparable in college days but one day he just disappeared and she hasn’t seen him for seven years. What will happen when she saw Rip working mysteriously for the CIA in Afghanistan.

Cover photo of the book is so eye catchy making me excited to fly. Title of the story is short and sweet. Plot of the story is realistic. Those who are in navy or military could connect well to the story and could feel the emotions of the protagonist well. Writing style of the authors are impressive. It is a great story that I enjoyed.

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Book: The Kingdom Within

Author: Samantha Gillespie

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

The Kingdom Within is the debut book of the author Samantha Gillespie. Princess Meredith is not excited about her eighteenth birthday. As she will turn eighteen, she has to marry the princess of Alder. This marriage was fixed years back by Meredith’s parents and the king and queen of Alder. When Meredith got to know about her fate, she wanted to run away. Alder is the most powerful kingdom in the Eastern Continent.

For the safety of people of kingdom of Stonefall, this alliance with Alder is important. When news reached the kingdom of Talos, king Theros wanted to kill Meredith so he can stop the marriage and as a result break the alliance between Stonefall and Alder.

A soldier of Alder was sent as an escort for Meredith. When she first saw him, she was astonished to learn that he is a soldier. Connor looks rich and dashing. Grab a copy of this book and unveil the suspense yourself.

This is a quick read. I enjoyed each and every bit of this story. Cover photo looks so eye catchy. World building is amazing and the storyline captivated me right from the first page. It is a nice story that one can read in a single sitting. Pace of the story is fine and the characters are nicely penned down. Much excited to read the sequel “The Lost Throne” now. If you are into YA Fantasy stories, don’t miss to read this one.

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Book: Below Them The Horizon

Author: Laura Allnutt

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can,should or need to do it alone. Its really important that we all have someone in our life who helps us in our difficult times and after reading this book I think that yes we all have someone in our life who takes care of us and makes us what we are.

Below them the horizon is a tale about Lucy, a girl who is dealing with mental illness and anxiety. We all know it is really difficult to deal with such kind of situation but she had her best friend Audra who came to rescue when she needed her the most. It was so mesmerizing and emotional to check out how Audra instead of having problems in her home was there with Lucy to support her. Though Lucy had her parents but then also she needed someone whom she get warmth from , and was no other than Audra. The author has so well depicted the bond between the two of them that I even got emotional at times .

I will definitely say that each one of you deserve to read the bond between these two friends. With simple language and intriguing plot the author will definitely keep the readers engrossed till the end. The book also offers motivation and courage to all the people for sure. I’ll definitely recommend all to read it and experience this excellent writing for sure.

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Book: Snow In Summer

Author: Laura Kemp

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Snow in Summer written by the author Laura Kemp is the second book in the Evening in the Yellow Wood Series. Justine’s dad has left them eleven years ago and her mom hasn’t dated anyone since then. Now her mom has met a new guy Paul at a pottery class in Kalamazoo. Justine’s dad also had an affair with Adam’s mother Pam. Justine is glad to have Adam in her life. She has a brother now without whom she can’t imagine her life.

Story is set in Michigan and Mackinac Island. Dylan and Justine’s romance continues in this part from the book 1. Justine thought that Henry Younts is taken care of but when he was found alive, Justine has to defeat him to protect her loved ones.

There is much growth in the characters in this book. Cover of the book looks brilliant. Language is simple and easy to understand. Story is intriguing and I read it in two sittings. Author has done amazing job in building an intriguing world.

I am much excited to read Book 3 in the series by Laura Kemp.

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Book: Scots Honor

Author: K.M. Hardy

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Scots Honor is a crime fiction penned down by the author K.M. Hardy. Protagonist of the story is Sampson Angus McKay, a cop in Cleveland, Ohio. Story starts with a situation to negotiate a hostage at the bank when it went wrong and the main captive Brian Cairne was shot by the robber. When Sam was in his office, he received the Divorce papers from his American wife Meredith. She had also taken sole custody of their 12 years old son Oliver.

His Hostage Negotiation team was completely disbanded by Jackson Green, son-in-law of Brian Cairne. After his divorce, he has to return to his home in Scotland. There, Sam met an American girl who is a bartender Liz. Later, while investigating the case he found out that this bartender goes by the name Erin too.

Story is full of suspense and twists. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Cover photo looks nice. There are so many characters in this story to keep track of. Plot of the story is unique and set at interesting places Cleveland, Scotland. I enjoyed reading this crime fiction and like to strongly recommend it to my followers.

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Book: A Second Chance in Tuscany

Author: Shantal Sessions

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

I love reading romance novels. “A Second Chance in Tuscany” by Shantal Sessions is a story about two main characters Selene and Josh. When they were in Haleakala on a two weeks vacation, they liked each other’s embrace. Selene’s family loved Josh. Now, on the last day of vacation, Josh promised Selene to come to Greece after finishing up the landscaping job at the resort.

As time passed by, Selene had to deal with the miscarriage of her baby alone. Josh never came to Greece to see her. What she didn’t know was that Josh came to Greece and she wasn’t there. Josh’s mother was also upset with Selene as she didn’t inform Josh that she is moving out of Greece.

Fate wanted them to meet again. So, when Josh went to Italy to fix his grandma’s house, he met Selene there who had to move to Italy with her family due to the crisis in Greece. Will Josh and Selene love each other back? Selene is now getting attention of other Italian guys at the photo shoot. Will things gonna be easy for Josh?

Story has a strong female protagonist who is happy to help her family financially. The side character of Uncle Ray is amazing. I also have someone like Ray who helped my family in difficult times. Love can happen in two weeks or in two minutes. This story is gripping and the plot is well constructed. Characters are nicely described by the author. Overall, it’s a nice story that I am enthralled to read.

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Book: Pricked

Author: Haley M. Malone

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Pricked is the first novel that I have read written by the author Haley M Malone. Protagonist of the story is Bliss Margret Stowe. Throughout her school life, Alex has been a bully and leave no chance to make fun of her. In Cheboygan’s High School also, Alex did the same and since her mother is the mayor of the town, she always rescues her daughter.

Bliss family is the owner of the camp store in the state where Alex and Bliss both work now. One day, Bliss was all in blueberry, cherry and apple and Alex was making fun of her. A handsome guy King who is also the serial killer in her nightmares is standing in her camp store. Soon, two other guys Sam and Wheeler came to the store.

Later, Bliss got to know from Wheeler that Chaos created time and space. He is also the creator of her and her two sisters Clotho and Lachesis. Chaos wanted the three sisters to kill anyone who disobey him but the sisters rebelled.

Story is unique with a captivating plot. Story is set in Northern Michigan. I really liked all the characters that author has penned down so nicely. Bliss is such a great character. Chaos is a crazy villain as demanded by the story. The twist in the story will keep you turning pages after pages. Cover photo of the book is simple. Go ahead with this novel. It’s worth reading.

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