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October 5, 2023

The Reflex

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Reflex 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Maria Denison ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
The Reflex written by the author Maria Denison is the first book in The Reflex Book Series. The main character of the story is Cara. She is married to a handsome husband Nic. Cara and Nic are the parents of a teenager: Max and Mia. They are twins. Dealing with two teenagers seems like a lot of work to Cara. Jinx is Cara’s friend. They were roommates in Washington, DC for ten years. After Jinx, Cara came to Cleveland.

Cara’s best friend Connor Mitchell Reed is the Director of the CIA. He knows Cara more than Nic. While working at the agency, Cara was misunderstood by many colleagues. They used to think that Cara gets favors from Reed and she sleeps with him. Nic doesn’t like Reed to be around Cara but over the years, he has accepted the fact that he is Cara’s best friend and would stay in her life. Read this story to know about Cara’s work as a spy.

The twists and turns in the story made it an interesting read. The characters are written by the author well. I was amazed how Cara’s character picked up from being a wife, mother to being a spy. The writing style of the author is nice and the title is suitable. Looking forward to reading the second book in the series.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

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October 3, 2023

All I See are Dark Clouds

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: All I See are Dark Clouds 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: M. C. Ryder ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“All I See are Dark Clouds” is an intriguing read that hooks the readers until the last page. The story features a paranormal character i.e. a vampire who was killed by another vampire Marc. The protagonist wants to kill Marc for taking her human life.

When there was a mess going on, the protagonist killed her best friend Nadine instead of someone else. She now regrets this a lot. She couldn’t forgive herself for what she had done. She couldn’t reverse her actions. The trauma of killing a friend stayed with her and she has been attending sessions for peace and healing.

Also, as a punishment, the protagonist starved herself of human blood and has been living on animal blood. The character of Cammie is depressing but one would have a great time reading this book.

The author has written a gripping story. It involves wolf characters too. The backdrop setting is nice and the language is lucid. The title of the story is perfectly suitable. I had a great time reading this book. I strongly recommend it to my fellow readers.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 3, 2023

Nina’s Whisper

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Nina’s Whisper 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Sheena C. Howard ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Nina’s Whisper written by the author Sheena C. Howard is a captivating story that hooked my attention till the last page. The main character of the story is Nina. She was in her late twenties. After buying her own house in Sumneytown, Texas and having a permanent position as a pediatrician at Dallas Children’s Hospital, she felt like she had accomplished everything from her bucket list except one thing. Nina was still single.

Nina met a girl named Page whom she dated a few times. Within two months, Page moved in with her. Page soon lost her job and Nina supported her financially. As their relationship moved further, soon Nina found Page talking to her rudely. She felt as if she was a punching bag for Page. After being provoked too much from Page, Nina started getting angry. Read the story to know what happens next.

This is a good story. One could learn a few things about relationships from this book. The storyline is interesting and it kept me on edge. I could relate to Nina’s character a lot. I have also achieved many things from my bucket list and am only looking for my soulmate. The story fits my reading taste. The writing style of the author is nice. Narration is smooth and strong. Add this book to your tbr without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 2, 2023

Daughter of the Mountain

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Daughter of the Mountain 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Sherry Parnell ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
I love reading stories with many characters. Sarah Parnell’s “Daughter of the Mountain” is a captivating read. The book hooked my attention from the beginning until the last page. Effie Bilfrey is the mother of many children. She lives in Talon Ridge with her many kids. When her daughter Sarah was a year old, a local witch told her to keep an eye on her daughter Sarah.

Effie didn’t know that Sarah would leave everything behind, even her daughter Lottie. Sarah’s younger brother Curtis used to think that Sarah would never leave him. But later, Curtis realized that Sarah hasn’t only left him but also her own daughter Lottie. Even though Sarah’s other siblings, especially Frank, weren’t that loving, Curtis loved his niece Lottie. Lottie sometimes feels hatred for her mother for abandoning her. Like other kids at school, she wanted her mother to be there for her to hear her secrets, braid her hair, etc.

As Lottie grows up, she isn’t very happy in Talon Ridge. She wanted to leave this place and wanted to unfold the secrets about her mother’s disappearance. Grab your hands on this book to find out the truth. The twists and turns in the story made it more interesting. The story is well paced and I wasn’t bored anytime while reading it. The characters are written nicely by the author. Add this book to your tbr without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Stories Written Along COVID Walls

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Stories Written Along COVID Walls 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Melissa R. Mendelson ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Stories Written Along COVID Walls” written by the author Melissa R. Mendelson takes the readers down the memory lane to the days of the pandemic.

“Meeting with Tomorrow” is a story about a group of people who are waiting to talk to a therapist. During the pandemic, they have lost their loved ones and seen horrible sides of the people. Those who were in need of help didn’t get any. This made people worried about the kind of future we would be having.

“At the Orange Light” is a story about a man named Ben who is quite old and a woman named Valerie who is in her forties. The virus has affected their lives. Val was told that she couldn’t have a kid and Ben knew that he would pass away soon. Val wanted to have a kid of her own but she realized it quite late that she was in a toxic relationship. Would Ben survive?

These stories reminded me of the painful time of the pandemic. I have seen my known people passing away in COVID. It hurts to think about those who had lost a loved one because of this virus for which nobody was prepared. The writing style of the author is nice. Anyone could relate to these stories easily as we all have been victims of the pandemic.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

September 26, 2023

Altered Existence

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Altered Existence 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: April Simons ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

“Altered Existence” written by the author April Simons is an interesting read. The main character of the story is Korie. She is the second oldest daughter of her father. Korie’s dad is a father of five girls. Since the time they were toddlers, his dad had trained them to be self-sufficient and prepared for any situation. Korie has learned a lot from her dad.

She wanted to be trained more but the unexpected things happened and her family’s world turned upside down. When Korie’s mother and sister didn’t return to Haven one day, her dad left in search of them. He searched for them for a month but no luck. He left the Haven again and hasn’t returned since then. Korie has been in command since then and has taken all the responsibilities of Haven on her shoulders along with her friend Dean.

Read this story to know will Korie be successful in keeping her world safe? This is an interesting story. It’s an unputdownable book and I enjoyed every bit of it. The writing style of the author is nice and the title of the book is suitable. I am definitely interested in reading more books by the author.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

September 26, 2023

Tangle with Fire

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Tangle with Fire 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Theresa Gage ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Tangle with Fire” written by the author Theresa Gage is the first installment in the Flame Series. The main character of the story is a fifteen-year-old boy named Aidan. He wanted to learn warrior skills like his elder brother. Aidan’s father promised to teach him warrior skills if he learns to hunt first. When his father took him for a hunting lesson, he was stabbed in the back by a hooded figure.

The king is dead now and Aidan feels like he lost his mentor and his hero. After his father’s death, Aidan learned about his special powers. If he would have known about them earlier, he could have saved his father’s life. Read this story to know how Aidan learns to manage his powers. How will things go without a king?

The story is intriguing and hooked my attention until the last page. The writing style of the author is amazing and the cover photo looks nice. The characters are written well by the author and I loved Aidan’s character the most. Those who love reading fantasy stories should definitely get their hands on this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

September 23, 2023

Nature Unveiled

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Nature Unveiled: 40 Reflections on Experiencing God’s Creation 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Jill Smith ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Nature Unveiled: 40 Reflections on Experiencing God’s Creation” is a must read book written by the author and former forester Jill Smith. In this book, the author has shared her story about her love for nature and how during pregnancy she sought God. The author received clear connections between nature and the Word of God.

Jill has mentioned how nature is in the backdrop of our world because of the busy lifestyle but we need to bring nature’s beauty into the foreground of our lives. ‘Faithfulness Heartwood’ is my favorite reflection from this book. It suggests we journal so we can record our history with God. In moments of despair, we can read our cries for help and His response. We will realize that He is always faithful to us.

‘Direction Trail Hike’ reminds us to have faith in God during challenging times. It tells us that God allows obstacles but He accompanies us on the path. So, in difficult times, we shouldn’t worry too much. Instead, we should take comfort as we know that God is always with us.

This book is a beautiful read. I am glad to get my hands on this book. The way the author has connected nature with the Words of God is impressive. This book deepens your faith in God. I was too worried about the things that aren’t happening in my life but this book reminded me to be patient as God’s plan is and would be the best for my life.

This is a well written book. I strongly recommend this book to everyone. Spiritual readers would be glad to get their hands on this book. The title of the book is suitable and the cover photo is eye-catching.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

September 23, 2023

The Forbidden Fruit

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Forbidden Fruit 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Tina Scott ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Forbidden Fruit” written by the author Tina Scott is a true story of Sex, Drugs, and the Afterlife. In this book, the author has shared about her life since childhood. After college, Tina got married. Her first husband was the love of her life. After ten years of togetherness, it ended up in divorce leaving Tina as a single mother of three children.

When Tina met Steve, he also had his three children. They got married and raised six kids. Steve was with Tina for twenty-two years. He lost his life because of the stomach ulcers that deteriorated his condition every passing day. Tina is a spiritual person with her belief in God. Even though Steve didn’t believe in her spiritual concepts earlier, he started accepting God later in life.

After Steve, Tina was alone and went on a solo trip to Nepal. Read this story to get a sneak peak into the author’s life and learn from her experiences. The writing style of the author is raw and she has shared the honest account of her life with the readers.

Those who love reading memoirs should definitely get their hands on this book. It took me on a rollercoaster ride full of various emotions.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

September 23, 2023

Fostering Love

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Fostering Love: A Glimpse into Foster Care 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kathleen Paydo ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Fostering Love: A Glimpse into Foster Care” written by the author Kathleen Paydo is an insightful read. The author has explained the different types of foster care. It’s important for us to understand the foster child’s point of view. A child who comes to foster care not only loses his surroundings but his parents and siblings as well. Such children go through post-traumatic stress disorder.

The author has explained about her foster care career with her husband Ron. Like others, I used to think that foster care means the children need to be kept forever. This book broadened my mind about foster care. The author has also fostered sibling groups. The behavior of traumatized and non-traumatized children are different and they bring their own challenges. One could work directly with the foster children’s family as it proves to be more rewarding.

This is a well written book that has enhanced my understanding of the foster care system and the needs of the children in foster care. Those who want to become foster parents or are curious to know how the foster system works can read this book. It is an informative read. I appreciate all the insights shared by the author in this book. The author has shared various real stories in the book to explain us well about the foster system. I am glad to read this book. The practical strategies shared by the author would be definitely helpful.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon