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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sasquatch

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Sasquatch 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Roxanne Seubert ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Sasquatch penned by the author Roxanne Seubert is an interesting story for middle grade readers. The story features Connor and his sister Penny. He has a golden retriever puppy named Dax. Connor loves going on campouts with his dad. It has been at least eight years since he began coming to Money Creek campground.

When Connor, Penny and their dad went for the camping this time, Connor noticed that Dax was missing. They began searching for him but couldn’t find him anywhere. According to Penny, a giant bear-like creature was coming to her, when Dax chased the creature and they both went far away. Meanwhile their dad was warned by the Ranger about a wild animal disturbing many campsites.

Connor and Penny are finding excuses to stay at the campsite and to keep looking for Dax but the dangerous creature could be there and their dad wants them to go home with him. Read this story to find out more about this strange creature.

This is a great story for middle grade readers. The language used in the book is smooth and I enjoyed every bit of this story. The story is so gripping that I couldn’t put this book away without finishing it. Roxanne should write more middle grade stories.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Cloud Warriors

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Cloud Warriors 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Rob Jung ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Cloud Warriors” by Rob Jung is a gripping paranormal thriller centered around Professor Terry Castro. Castro, leading four students from Berrie University’s summer anthropology program, ventures into the Peruvian Amazon unaware of the local inhabitants’ hostility.

The narrative takes a dire turn when Castro is struck by a poisoned dart, leading to his urgent hospitalization in Peru and subsequent transfer to the United States. The medical team at UCSF struggles to identify the poison without a sample to analyze. Castro falls into a coma during surgery, leaving the team desperate for answers. Enter Carrie Watters, a psychic medium with the extraordinary ability to communicate with late-stage Alzheimer’s patients. Her unique skills become crucial in understanding Castro’s thoughts and potentially finding an antidote.

This novel is a standout, brimming with suspense and consistently maintaining a brisk pace. The story captivates from start to finish, with an impressive backdrop and a fitting title. The cover art is striking, perfectly complementing the narrative. “Cloud Warriors” is an enthralling read that will leave you eager for more of Jung’s works.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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Missed Cue

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Missed Cue 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Lynn Slaughter ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Missed Cue penned by the author Lynn Slaughter is a murder mystery. The main character of the story is Lieutenant Caitlin O’Connor. She is a homicide detective and is working on the case of a deceased woman named Lydia along with her partner Sergeant Stan Bisso.

Lydia Miseau was in perfect health but she died onstage and everyone was shocked by her sudden demise. People who knew Lydia appreciated her for her dancing skills, kindness and mentorship. Lydia had no enemies. In the initial investigation, the detectives didn’t find anything that would have caused her death. Lydia was six weeks pregnant when she died. Lydia as a principal dancer was insured by the company and she was insured for ten million.

Cait is having troubles in her personal life too. She falls for the wrong guys and therefore she has started seeing a therapist. Read this story to find out where the investigation would lead Cait.

Cait is an inspiring character. I love reading stories with female protagonists. The plot is gripping and it keeps me on the edge of my seat. Lynn has done impressive work in this book. I am definitely interested in reviewing more books by her in the near future.

  • 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

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