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June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Matthew’s Discovery

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Matthew’s Discovery 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Donna McGee ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Matthew’s Discovery penned by the author Donna McGee is an intriguing read. The main character of the story is a twelve-year-old boy named Matthew. He lives with his grandma Pearle. Pearle lost her husband Paul before their second anniversary. At that time, she found out that she was pregnant. Unfortunately, Pearle lost her daughter Oona when Matthew was three years old.

Pearle told Matthew about a trip to Egypt as her legal guardian and Egyptologist, Sol discovered new tombs. Soon, we see Matthew find a purple three-eyed talking worm Oopi. He met Amora – a Efamil, Emia – a dragonfly, etc. Amora told Matthew that he is of royal blood, set twice. The birthmark he has is the mark of a royal heir. Read this story to know what secrets about his family Matthew would discover.

The story is gripping. I loved every bit of it. The mystical creatures made the story even more interesting. Matthew is an immediately likable character and you would fall in love with him instantly. I loved the backdrop settings by the author. The story is well paced and readers won’t be able to put it down once they start reading it.

Those who are fans of fantasy stories should get their hands on this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

To Have and To Hold

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: To Have and To Hold 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Charlene Raddon ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
To Have and to Hold penned by the author Charlene Raddon is a gripping read. Tara Tempest Whitney is a mother of two kids: Angel and Ethan. Her husband Skeet Whitney left one day and didn’t return. It has been two years since then and Tempest has been living a lonely life.

One day, a man named Buck Maddux arrived at Tempest’s property and told her that he made a deathbed promise to Skeet to protect her. In return, Skeet deemed him half-interest in his place so he would keep the promise. Tempest’s father is a drunk man and doesn’t have the courage to protect his daughter. A man named Jonas Creedy blackmailed Tempest to marry her. With no means to support her kids, Tempest had to agree to marriage with him. Buck claimed that two years ago, he was known as Skeet Whitney. Read this story to know how the relationship between Tempest and Buck would go.

The writing style of the author is amazing. The story is gripping and pulled me in so much that I felt as if everything was happening in front of my eyes. It would be amazing to watch this story as a movie. I loved Tempest’s character the most. She is an inspiration to other women. The storyline is intriguing. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 17, 2024

Apocalypsis

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Apocalypsis 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: J. Gordon Manias ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Apocalypsis” by J. Gordon Manias marks the beginning of the Maledictus Trilogy. In this first installment, George and Ruth Callahan are aboard a ship, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, thanks to their children’s meticulous planning. Amid their joy, a letter arrives for Ruth, abruptly erasing her smile.

The couple shares the unsettling news with their family, revealing to their grandchildren that Ruth will be leaving the ship, the Skafos, never to return. George, unable to accept this fate, seeks out the Captain, Jim Richards, hoping he holds some answers. Ruth also attempts to extract information from the Captain, setting off a chain of events filled with suspense and intrigue.

The book’s imaginative world-building is compelling, and the author’s creativity shines through. The plot’s numerous twists kept me engrossed until the very end, constantly eager to discover the next development. The title is fitting, and the cover art is beautifully crafted. Dive into this book without hesitation—it’s a thrilling read from start to finish.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

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June 16, 2024June 16, 2024

When a Stranger Knocks

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: When a Stranger Knocks: a Great Depression Novel 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Peggy Ann Shumway ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“When a Stranger Knocks: a Great Depression Novel” penned by the author Peggy Ann Shumway is a gripping read. The main character of the story is Joaquina Souza. Her mother Mary Souza fed the vagrants from the train. Once a stranger saved Mary’s husband’s life and it was her way to pay back.

One unfortunate day, a stranger murdered Joaquina’s father and brother in front of her eyes. Her mom went into mourning. Joaquina asked her brother Manny to be the man of the house. But, Manny doesn’t have any idea how to handle things. Even though he doesn’t know anything, he thinks his way of handling things is the best. When a hobo, Noah Gabriel and his companion Michael McCallister came to the Souza farm, Joaquina wasn’t willing at all to trust any stranger because of whatever happened in the past. Read this story to know what happens next.

The writing style of the author is nice. The backdrop setting is done well by the author. I appreciate the author’s choice of title for this book. The cover photo is well designed. Joaquina’s character is well written and my favorite from the story. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 15, 2024

For The Love Of The Whole

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: For The Love Of The Whole 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Gregory R. Flowers ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“For The Love Of The Whole” penned by the author Gregory R. Flowers is an intriguing journal. This book would help the readers to heal themselves and the planet Earth. This book reminds readers to self-love first and love universally as well.

‘Beauty of the Morning’ teaches us to be grateful for waking up everyday as many people pass away at night in their sleep. It took the author 55 years to appreciate the beauty of the morning but the author is teaching us to be grateful every morning as it creates energy that translates throughout our day.

‘How do I feel’ inspires us to practice giving and receiving every day so we can add joy and happiness in our lives. Just by giving a simple smile to a stranger, we can bring a smile to someone’s face. This could start a pandemic of joy and happiness.

I could very well relate to ‘Continue to Give’. Sometimes we shower our love and efforts so much on our loved ones but we don’t receive them back. Ultimately, we get tired of giving so much and we start to find peace within no matter what goes on outside.

This is an engaging read. One could relate well to these journal entries. The language used in this journal is easy to understand and I was able to feel the author’s emotions behind these words. It is a thought provoking read and makes us do self-reflection. I am glad to get my hands on this book. I strongly recommend it to my fellow readers.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 15, 2024

Profound Light

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Profound Light 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Jacob Mundy ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Profound Light: Overcoming Childhood and Adolescent Trauma” penned by the author Jacob Mundy is a captivating read that hooked me till the last page. In this book, the author has shared his unbelievable battles with trauma. Jacob was born with an oval head. On diagnosis, it was found that he has ‘Macrocephaly with Ventriculomegaly.’ This was just the beginning.

Later, he was diagnosed with cancer at three years old. The first surgery killed most of the cancer and the remaining was handled by chemotherapy during his four and half months stay in a Memphis hospital. After six years, cancer returned and this was unexpected. Jacob’s family had to make difficult decisions many times like whether to get bone marrow transplant done or not.

As a debut author, Jacob has done great work in this book. His story kept me on the edge wondering how his family and himself were resilient during his battles with cancer. The support of the family plays an important role during challenging times. This book gives hope to those who are in the dark. Jacob’s story is worth reading. This story tells us that darkness is not eternal. There is a light waiting for us and we shouldn’t give up.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

Just Another Country

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Just Another Country 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: John Moody ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Just Another Country – A Novel: The Final Episode of the Hui Trilogy” penned by the author John Moody is a captivating read. The story begins in San Antonio, 1990. An Estonian man broke into the house of an American couple and pointed a gun at them. He told them that someday the Russian empire will be restored.

When Komsomol senior officer told Oulo he had been selected as an exchange student to spend a year in Georgia, he saw it as an opportunity to enhance his CV and fuel his political aspirations. Soon, we see Oulo in Mexico with Chengaz where Oulo was told that the way to destroy America was people. People from every corner of the planet want to live in the USA.

Read this story and get to know the present day comments by Rav and Henry. The author has highlighted the challenges faced by Americans. Immigration, war, enemy country conspiracies, etc are some of the issues mentioned in this book.

One could read this book as a standalone. It is for avid readers as the author has woven multiple topics. This novel kept me on the edge of my seat. Those who are interested in suspense thrillers should get their hands on it. I appreciate the author’s choice of title for this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 14, 2024

The man in the alley and other stories of hope and the fallen

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The man in the alley and other stories of hope and the fallen 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Branden B. Branden ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The man in the alley and other stories of hope and the fallen” by Branden B. Branden offers a compelling assortment of narratives.

In the story ‘Balance,’ a man is awakened by an eerie sound. He soon discovers the noise is emanating from his TV. Disbelieving his own senses, he suspects he is still dreaming. The TV persists in urging the man to turn it on and select a channel, but he remains unconvinced. Suddenly, he hears another voice, this time from a book. To find out which voice the man ultimately heeds or not, read the story.

‘The Evil Wife’ tells the tale of a woman exasperated with her spouse. She embarks on a road trip from Indiana to Florida and back. Upon reaching Florida and taking a break, she abandons her dim-witted husband there. With no money, he would soon be forced out of the hotel room. She believes she deserves a partner who meets her expectations. Read this story to find out how the woman’s trip would be. Will she meet a stranger?

This collection of stories is captivating, keeping me enthralled from start to finish. The prose is clear and accessible, making the narratives easy to follow. I relished each story and felt a deep sense of anticipation for more as I concluded the book. Branden’s skillful storytelling and intriguing plots make me eager to explore more of his work.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 10, 2024

With Wine Comes Wisdom

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: With Wine Comes Wisdom 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: J.E. Johnson ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“With Wine Comes Wisdom” is an intriguing novel penned by the author J.E. Johnson. She is the first installment in the With Wine Series. The main characters of the story are Alex Kennedy and Roman King. Alex is an investment realtor working with an agency Johnson Realtors for almost five years now. Recently she closed on a 500-unit apartment complex and earned a seven figure commission.

Roman King is a builder doing renovations on the apartment Alex sold to Stewart. Roman found Alex as the most beautiful woman and he was impressed that she wasn’t throwing herself on him like other women. Alex and Roman started seeing each other but are they destined to be together?

This is a gripping story that you would enjoy with a glass of wine. The author’s writing style is gripping and the language is easy to follow. The characters are well developed by the author and I loved Alex’s character the most. The story is unique. I strongly recommend it to my fellow readers.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 9, 2024June 9, 2024

Scandalous Hoe Fiction

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Scandalous Hoe Fiction 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Ashley M. Hardy ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Scandalous Hoe Fiction” penned by the author Ashley M. Hardy is a gripping read. The story features a few women and their lives filled with drugs, abuse, alcohol, relationships, jealousy, possessiveness, etc. Kendra has a boyfriend named Parks. She is having a party at short notice with her regulars. Juanita told her that her girlfriend has brought a gang of associates and they are looking for entertainment.

When Kay received the message about a party at Kendra’s home, she reached there. Candace was waiting for Kay at her home. When Kay showed up, she raised her gun. Kay tried relaxing her but Candace knew that she might be with Kendra. When Kay told her that she was with Kendra, Candace’s pride was hurt. Read this story to meet other characters: Friday, Banks, Drea, Harriet, etc.

Those who are party animals would definitely enjoy this story. The language used in the book is mature and therefore I recommend this book to adult readers only. Jealousy in relationships is very common and can turn you into a bad person. One could relate to a few moments. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon