The World Through Wanderers' Eyes by Christopher Joseph Hicks

First, I want to thank Christopher Joseph Hicks for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Christopher Joseph Hicks whom wrote The World Through Wanderer’s Eyes is an incredibly gifted story teller. This book was unlike any other book I had ever read before. I was totally blown away and by a new author too. You could tell by his writing style that he was very passionate about his characters and the story-lines. The story-lines were very inspiring, motivating, and brought out many emotions in me while reading it.

This is a story of Gene who on his day off from driving wanted to see the sites of San Diego. So, he took an adventure that he would never forget on the city bus. He met some amazing people who shared some incredible stories that touched Gene in many different ways. They will also touch your heart in many ways as well.

Christopher goes into topics many don’t write about and that is what makes this book so different and so unique. Topics like what it is really like to be homelessness, second chances, lost loves, not giving up, divorce, and good Samaritans.

In between the story Christopher wrote beautiful poetry that coincided with where the story was going.

I have read many Dedications in my day but nothing as so genuine and from the heart as this one. Christopher’s Dedication was extremely beautiful in reference to his Grampa Herbert Gene Cain. Gene is the name of the main character in the book. Reading about him in his Dedication put a smile on my face and could see why he put him in his book. I also loved how he thanked Gayatri and how she introduced him to “The Alchemist.” This is mentioned in the book and Gayatri is mentioned several times. So much so that I want to read this book. She seems like an amazing woman to have this much effect on him.

This is a book that the characters will stay close to your heart well after you finish the book.

The Good Liar by Catherine McKenzie

First, I want to thank Catherine McKenzie, Lake Union Publishing, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Good Liar by Catherine McKenzie is a powerfully written book!! If you ever wanted to know the human-interest side of the terrorist attack this is the book you must read! Catherine in the prologue had me scared right along the main character Celily as she navigated the 15th floor and the streets of pure terror as the Triple Ten attack was happening.

Catherine did an amazing job with the descriptions, details, the characters thoughts, feelings of the what actually happened that day and the aftermath. She showed compassion, empathy towards her characters. This subject matter and her characters seemed close to her heart.

However, this book was not just about the devastating attack and everyone trying to heal from it. There were other storylines involved too. Like the Celily’s husband wasn’t the perfect husband everyone thought he was, the interview Fanny May did with Teo regarding her finding her Birth Mom prior to the attacks, etc. So many lives changed due to this terrible tragedy.

My heart melted for the young nephews in this book of Aunt Kate! They were so adorable!

I would definitely read anything Catherine McKenzie writes again!

When it Rains by T.K. Chapin

First, I want to thank TK Chapin for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

When It Rains by T.K. Chapin is a standalone book that is part of the Potter House Series of various authors. T.K. Chapin fans get your box of tissues ready because you will need it for the extremely powerful, moving and tearful ending he has in store for you. A bond between two people I did not see coming and the amazing thing he gave up for her. Just incredible and mind blowing to me.

This story had difficult issues subjects like teen pregnancy, single mother, divorce, separation,
infidelity, death, scary bears, etc.

If you have read the Diamond Lake Series then you recognize Pastor Charlie and his sweet wife Serenah. They make a few small appearances in this book.

After Anna by Lisa Scottoline

irst, I want to thank Lisa Scottoline for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors so it was a no brainier that when she came out with her Number 1 Best Seller After Anna that I just had to read the book. Lisa wrote one of her best books with one of the biggest twist plots you never in a million years saw coming just when you thought the book was going to end! I was speechless! She gave no clues that was going to happen whatsoever!

If you like you are the type of person who likes mysteries, thrillers, on the edge of your seat, twist and turns, reunited families, deaths, missing people, sexual abuse, murder, sex traffic ring, court case, etc then this book is definitely for you.

I would love to see this book on the big screen one day!
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Puppet Child by Talia Carner

First, I want to thank Taila Carner for providing me with this book so I may bring this review.

Puppet Child by Talia Cerner was one of those books that will stay inside your memory even after you have finished the book. If you are a parent, grandparent or even an aunt (like I am) this story will bring up many emotions in you. It might even be a trigger for many whom have gone through something like this. Warning this book has somewhat graphic scenes that are somewhat shocking. I will admit I was not expecting the first incident. That all being said Talia did an amazing job keeping my interest from start to finish. Puppet Child was unlike anything I had ever read before.

Sweet 5-year-old Ellie is the one my heart ached for the most! She was the innocent victim in all of this! She had no idea what was really going on with her father’s “Games”. Oh how I hated that man Wes! I didn’t care if he was a famous surgeon! Nobody should be doing that to his daughter!! He is a sick twisted man!! I wanted to jump into the story and make him stop and hug Ellie and say it would be ok!

Throughout reading this book I couldn’t help but think this would be a perfect movie for the big screen. It has so many twists and turns to make a good show.

The whole judicial system in this book made me so upset!! Ellie’s Mom wanted full custody but nobody was believing her that Ellie was being molested. They thought that she was blocking his rights to see the girl. Rachel had proof it was all over Elli’s body!! There were times in the book I would yell and scream at the judge!

I really liked the relationship that was forming between Rachel and Phil. However, I didn’t like how Gerald bailed on her when she needed him the most. I felt as if he was a coward.

Get Rid of Everday Stress With The Caveman Principles and enjoy Mammoth Success by Carl Rosier-Jones

First, I want to thank Carl Rosier-Jones for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Get Rid of Everyday Stress With The CaveMan Principles and Enjoy Mammoth Success by Carl Rosier-Jones is unlike any self help book you will ever read. Carl is passionate about stress management and helping others cope and manage it. One of the many ways you can tell this is he gives his website and offers his readers to reach out to him if they want to discuss any of this. He takes the time in this book to share why he wrote this book. The amazing journey he took with his hats and the realization he came to about himself in the process was in my eyes incredible. I commend him for it. It was that moment that he changed his whole perspective on life.

This book is also unique because it has illustrations, list bullet points listing who would benefit from this book, comics with appropriate themed sayings to what the chapter was about, quotes from different people, there are also simple tests in the book. Carl is very comical in the book as well. It is very well written.

Even though it is a fast read there is a lot of great material jam packed into this book. There are many things that I agreed with him on in this book that I was laughing out with. For example, the negativity on on society has become on how many soap operas are on tv. Whom has the worst possible story line and then we all gossip about it the next day. I am guilty of doing that for prime-time soaps. However, I see what he is saying that we are living their trauma’s. Their stress on the screen becomes our stress.

A funny chuckle I had is he said this book might be for you if you could not sleep. Yes, I was up at 3 am reading his book. I could not sleep!

I thought it was very sweet of Carl to dedicate this book to beautiful wife, Karen and his son Harrison.

Fat Man's Essential 40 Plant Based Recipes Quick and Easy Plant-Based Food

First, I want to thank Tim Kaufman for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

WOW!! What an incredibly inspirational story of how Tim Kaufman changed his life around by following a Whole Food Plant Based Diet In this book! Fat Man’s Essential 40 Plant-Based Recipes Quick and Easy Plant Based Food by Tim Kaufman of Fatmanrants.com is a book that educates you on what Whole Food Plant Based Diet is, his incredible story, and amazing easy to follow recipes with pictures.
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One thing I loved about this book is learning about Tim and Heather’s story. Where they started out from to where they are now. My heart went out for them in their struggles with their weight as I too have battled with that in the past as well. I love how Heather what an amazing job that Tim was doing and wanted to something about her health too. Supporting eachother every step of the way and growing closer as a couple as they became healthier, fitter, and the pounds came off.

You will get to see their amazing transformation in the pictures that Tim shares. He looks like a totally different person.

Tim gives you a background on the lifestyle of Whole Food Plant Based Eating and why it is the most optimal diet.

This man can cook for me any day! These recipes look amazing! I myself want to make the Fat Man’s Veggie Burger Base, Fat Man Peach’s for Me Oats, and Fat Man’s Crispy Tater Chips. The one that looks so good to me that I think I would absolutely love is the Fat Man’s Garden Gravy!! I must try that one!!

This book made me hungry!!! Now I want to go cook!!

My Visions, My Truths Poems and Inspirations by J.M. Sinatra Mac Neil

First, I want to thank J. M. Sinatra Mac Neil for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

My Visons My Truths Poems and Inspirations is a collection of beautiful poems and breathtaking pictures taken in and around Buffalo, NY by the author herself. What makes this book stand out from the rest is this book come from her heart and God above. When Jenn was suffering terrible chronic pain at the age of 41 from Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus Disease and didn’t know what else to do she prayed on it. Then God gave her this beautiful gift and she has not looked back since.

Now Jenn wants to share these beautiful 31 poems with her readers. It is quick read but a powerful read. A smaller book that ladies can put in your purse and read when you need motivation.

Kudos to the graphic designer whom designed the cover it is so pretty.

The dedication made me smile when she mentioned that her greatest gift from God was her husband Dylan!

Forevergreen by James Alan Ross

First, I want to thank James Alan Ross for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

I was fortunate enough to meet James Alan Ross at the Newfane Literature Book Signing Event where he gifted me a copy his latest book Forevergreen. Immediately, I loved the graphics on his book cover, the synopsis of his book, and the book trailer that he had available to show. It was a book that I had to read and he was aware of this. Needless to say the book exceeded my expectations and I loved it. I would gladly read anything that he writes.

Like I stated earlier I was given a hard copy book. When I opened to the prologue I found some pine needles in the binding. I thought it was a nice gesture seeing that the name of the book was called Forevergreen. Later did I learn the true meaning of the actual pine needles and how they played into the story. A twist to the story you never saw coming.

I loved how this story takes place in the 90’s when MTV played music. Some parts of the book brought back fond memories.
There is a pizza place that is called Greasey’s in the book. What is funny about this place is everything about this place is Greasey and it just cracked me up the way that is was described.

James did an incredible job with the mystery and the suspense he built up around the disappearance with Sadie. He made his readers want to know whom she was, who would want to take her, what really happened to her, etc. For the person you really thought did it didn’t do it. Plus, what really happened to her you never in your wildest dreams saw coming.

I am a fan of abduction and missing people storylines in books. However, his storyline is so fresh and unique that it had me so engaged the whole book.

James Alan Ross has talent! If the rest of his books are as good as this one he has a new fan in me.

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Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

First, I want to thank the library for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Alice Feeney is officially one of my new favorite authors since reading Sometime I Lie! WOW how she can get you inside the head of the main character Amber Reynolds as she lies in a coma is amazing. I was automatically fascinated by her character. Here she lies in a coma to the outside world just lays there. However, to us the reader we get to hear her thoughts loud and clear. To hear both worlds collide not knowing what the other one can hear for the reader is like unbelievable!

The book flashes back to modern day were Amber is in the coma to days before the accident.

This is a book that will have you at the edge of your seat the whole book!!

There must be two book covers to this book as the one at the library was different. I prefer the one GoodReads has. 

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First, I want to thank T.K. Chapin for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 

Journey of Faith by T.K. Chapin is the third book in the Journey of Love series and should be read sequentially. I really like in T.K.’s note from the Author that he mentions that everyone struggles when it comes to being faced with your past. Some have cleaner ones than the other. But, it isn’t what those mistakes that should define us. This is a message this reader needed to read. So, thank you T.K. 

As with any of T.K’s books he stays true to his faith and in God. Pastor Charlie, Serenah, and the Church by the Lake, and Diamond Lake are all featured in this book as in other books. 
Right off the bat my heart ached for James as he is describing the loss of his father-to the year-months-and days since he passed. As the story moves on you understand how much his father meant to him. I was touched as was James was when he was given Zelda his Dad’s car. Knowing he was going to die he wanted him to have his car and the note that was in the car. Yes, I teared up when I read the note. I was not the only one either. 

I really liked the character Faith and the friendship she was forming with James. 

I was not a fan of Victor and felt bad for what he did to Faith. 

The Pilgrim's Stone: One Woman's Unpredictable and Authentic Journey by Heather Gauthier

First, I want to thank Heather Gauthier, BScN, RN, MBA for providing me with this book so I may provide this review.

Heather Gauthier the author The Pilgrim’s Stone One Woman’s Unpredictable and Authentic Journey is truly an inspirational read. It will make you look at your life differently and be thankful for what you have. She is a first time novelist who’s writing seems like she has been writing forever-it is that good. I am so glad this nurse decided to write her own private personal story and journey and share it with the world. It needs to be told.

My heart went out to Heather when I read all about the struggles she went through with her breast cancer. She was very descriptive when she discussed her disease-down to the medication she took. Not to mention what a toll this took on her emotionally and physically.

This book is not solely based on her cancer though. It is about what she did to embrace life after to thank god for her living life! It is journey her healing emotionally, spiritually, mentally she was about to take walking 780 km around the world for 6 weeks, no cell phones, no maps, no internet. No way for anyone to get a hold of her. She traveled all over the world meeting fascinating people. Some days she walks 10 hour days. All written in a journal/diary format with titles, dates, times and pictures. Descriptions of events and what she saw and did for each day as well. She is very talented with describing things in detail.

One poem she has in the book that I really like The Journey by Mary Oliver. It represents the journey she has been on and is going on.

One part of the book touched deeply and I teared up when Heather felt God’s embrace in her heart. This journey now became more special to her it became more than she ever thought it would become. Never did she think it would be a religious experience but it did. 

Graffiti Creek by Matt Coleman

First, I want to thank Matt Coleman and Pandamoon Publishing for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Graffiti Creek by Matt Coleman was a short fast paced read that started off right from the beginning. Immediately I was drawn to the two lesbian main characters (whom wouldn’t admit to being in a relationship). But what really intrigued me why Cary was pulled over and being taken for a “ride” for something she had no clue what she did. She wasn’t even arrested. My heart went out to this character whom was scared out of her mind at what was going to happen to her. I didn’t blame her one bit! Matt did a great job keeping his readers in suspense of what was going to happen to this girl!

If you like books that have cops, mystery, suspense, mistaken identity, some curse words then you may want to give Graffiti Creek by Matt Coleman a try.

Unraveling of Brendan Meeks by Brian Cohn

First, I want to thank Brian Cohn and Pandamoon Publishing for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

If you ever wondered what it was like to be trapped in a mind of a schizophrenic patient then The Unraveling of Brendan Meeks by Brian Cohn is just the book for you. This story is unlike any other physiological thriller you will come across. Brian’s choice of wording in this were very creative, descriptive, and unique to the characters situation. Some references I found even comical. 

With Brendan’s character you couldn’t help feel compassion for the guy. His character was given a terrible mental disorder called schizophrenia. Daily he is at war battling the voices in his head, thinking people were invading his thoughts, if he owned a phone and used it people would brainwash him. He was living in his own little hell. His Mom saw this and turned her back on him only caring what society would think if they knew about her son. Needless to say she was not my favorite character. The one person that stood by his side through everything and was his rock was now Dead! 

Unraveling of Brendan Meeks is an incredibly thrilling story with a lot of twists and turns. Once I started reading this book I didn’t want to put it down until I was finished.

It was just the physiological read I had been craving to read!

The To-Hell-And-Back-Club by Jill Hannah Anderson

First, I want to thank Pandamoon Publishing’s Christina Gabriel Fulton for providing me with Jill Hannah Anderson’s book so I can bring you this review. 

The To-Hell-And-Back-Club by Jill Hannah Anderson is a book that will stay with me in my heart and in my mind way after I have finished reading it. I am not one to re-read books but this is one that I would consider reading over and over again. I would definitely say that this is by far the best book I have read in 2018 so far. Plus, I have already told the publishing company I would read anything this author writes as she is one of the best writers I have read in a long time. 

Trust me on this one-before you start this book you will need a box of tissues. This book will pull on your heart strings and bring out so many emotions like no other book you have ever read before. I was speechless, in shock and hurt incredibly for what Peyton had to witness with the horrific tragedy that happened!! My heart broke for Peyton and everyone involved. Jill Hannah was so in tuned with Peyton’s emotions and her grieving and her dealing with everything. She brought her readers into the story and made you felt like you were right there. So much so that I cried like a baby at the hospital scene! 

The To-Hell-And-Back-Club focused on tough topics such as death, grieving, drinking, drugs, marital issues, learning to live after a terrible tragedy, divorce, past secrets, abortion, infidelity, etc.

Many of the characters in this book were genuine, real and had a heart of gold. They all wanted to be there for Peyton in her healing. With the exception of Jerry. I was not a fan of his. 

This is one book that had so many great elements to be made into a prime-time TV show and do really well

Harry Life, Loss, and Love by Katie Nicholl

When I learned Katie Nicholl wrote the book Harry Life, Loss, and Love it was put on my must read book list. I don’t usually read Autobiography’s. However, growing up I was a huge fan of all things dealing with the royal family. Not to mention I am very smitten with the fellow Ginger. This book exceeded my expectations.

Katie Nicholl was the perfect choice to write this book for Harry. Knowing him since 2003 she has seen it all. She had also written two other books for the royal family.

In this book you will hear stories about Harry and his past girlfriends, his charity work that he does in memory of his mother, his birth, his military career, his wild ways, and of course Megan. However, you also hear about Charles and Camilla, Dodie and his children, etc.

The parts that really pulled on my heart strings were the stories of Harry and his love for his Mom. There were times when I teared up reading it. I was a huge Princess Diana fan and was devastated when she died. Kate speaks of the emotions and the impact that the loss of Princess Diana left on him. Reading about it I just wanted to go into the book and give him a hug. He had a very special bond with his Mom.

There are beautiful colored pictures in the book from when he was younger to today. Alongside those pictures you will see some of Prince Charles (in a kilt-that made me laugh), Prince William, Catherine, Harry’s past girlfriends, Meghan Markle, Tilly their Nanny and who could forget the beautiful Princess Diana. Plus, the cover photo is a beautiful portrait of the happy couple Harry and Meghan.

One story that was told that caught my breath was when Princess Diana’s physic friend predicted the accident that took her life. I was in total shock when I read this.

This is an amazing book for anyone that is a fan of the royal family or Harry in general. (less)

Brody Judge Heartbreakers & Heroes Book 5 by Ciana Stone

First, I want to thank Ciana Stone for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Brody Judge Heartbreakers & Heroes Book 5 is Ciana’s BEST book in the series by far!!! I am a huge fan of Ciana’s and love all of her books and amazing cover’s I must add. However, this book went above and beyond anything she has brought to this series. So much so that I hope she continues down this writing path in her following books. This one with all the multiple personalities this one character had Ciana had you sitting on the edge of your seat to see what would happen next with her. Not to mention there were some shocking revelations too!! My head was spinning in a good way when I was done reading the book. 

As with the other books in the series it is best to read them in order. Trust me with this book if you don’t read them in order you will be lost! Especially with the revelations. Characters from the past books come back for a visit in this book. 

I am a Ginger so I love how Ciana wrote in a character that was a Ginger too. Mentioning that we had fair skin. Funny…someone used to call me red as a nickname when I was younger. 

Ciana did such an incredible job brainstorming up ideas for the unique characters and plot line in this book. How will she top this one in the next book? 

The Resurrection of Griffin Ballard by Rebecca Branch

First, I want to thank Rebecca Branch for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Resurrection of Griffin Ballard by Rebecca Branch was like reading two amazing books rolled into one. This story had a little bit of everything for everyone. Plus, Rebecca even wrote herself into the storyline as herself (Molly) as one of the characters in the book. That was a unique twist that I have never seen done before by any author I have ever read before. She shared her website, platforms where you can purchase the books, and how many books she had written. Also, shared a little about her modeling days and her experimentation with the same sex. If you read between the lines you get to learn a lot about this amazing woman. However, when I first met the character I didn’t like her because I thought Griffin was cheating on Bethany with the “Dragon Lady.”

As stated earlier this book it feels like you are reading two books in one. The first part of the book pulls on your heart strings when you learn about the death’s of Griffin’s wife and Bethany’s parent’s death. How they are both mourning their loss in their own way. Griffin more so than Bethany. Griffin and Bethany meet at a park while walking he is walking his dog. There is an age gap between them that is an issue for him. However, he is extremely attracted to her physically. She finds him very intellectually stimulating unlike most guys her age of 26. Since they had so much in common. It is a unique friendship they have and how it very slowly it evolves. I really liked these two together as a couple and thought they were good for each other as well.

Then comes part 2 of the book! You would NEVER guess from the cover of the book that this was coming. Griffin and Bethany go to Amsterdam for his work function and this book turns into the hottest book I have ever read! I have read erotica before but DAM!! Bethany pulled out all the stops to get Griffins attention!! One night she turned into a redhead and took him and his coworker’s by surprise! That night was so hot that the hotel called to tell them to quiet down! They did positions that made her scream! The detail of the sex scenes were incredible! The next night she was in a black wig looking all domination. For a guy who had been celibate for 20 years he had a real awakening with Bethany!! Rebecca Branch can sure write amazing erotica!! I wish I was a fly on the wall in that hotel room!!

With this book there are stories within the main story about Griffin and Bethany. The author can definitely continue series featuring other members of Bethany’s family for example tell Jake’s story.

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My Name is River by Wendy Dunham

First, I want to thank Wendy Dunham for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

My Name Is River by Wendy Dunham is an incredibly sweet book based on the bond of that a grandmother and granddaughter has, two best friends from different sides of the tracks, and strong faith in God. Throw in some pull on your heart strings moments-which you will need a box of Kleenex for- you have yourself an amazing book in my eyes!! 

Kudo’s to Wendy’s graphic artist whom designed the front cover it is beautifully done. The girl on the cover looks like a spitting image of the tomboy River! The background is breathtaking and the cursive title is perfectly done. The book cover caught my eye first, then the unique title (I love the name River for a girl) and then I had to read he back of it. From there I just had to read it. I am so glad I did. I even picked up the second book in the series. The cover is just as beautiful with hands holding a butterfly. 

Gram had to be one of my favorite characters in the book. Some of the sayings she said reminded me of my late Gram. That put a smile on my face big time when I read about her. One thing I loved about her was once they moved and she started going to Physical Therapy she starting living life again. It was great seeing her come out of her shell! She is a spunky lady!! Sometimes way too much for someone her age!! 

I read a lot of Christian Romance and Inspirational books from various authors whom focus on faith and God in their stories. However, I have never read one on a middle school level. This aspect of the book was so needed and was so refreshing at the end of the book. Wendy puts part of scripture in the book that relates to the story going on.

Wendy taught me a lot in this book and one of those things were about Billy Rivers BFF. He was born with a Brachial Plexus Injury. Billy was born Breached. His shoulder got stuck coming out of his mom and the nerve got stretched out way too far and they got damaged. So, his arm is just lays there…it cant feel anything or do anything. I just found that interesting. I wasn’t the only one. So did River. 

You could tell Wendy wrote this book from the heart. That she cared a lot about the characters and the situations that she put them in. That faith in God is important to her as well as children with disabilities of some form. It means more to a reader when you can read between the lines and sense these things. I hope she keeps writing what she loves and is passionate about. She has a gift. 

Waiting for Murder: A Emyln Goode Mystery by Susan Lynn Solomon

First, I want to thank Susan Lynn Soloman for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Susan Lynn Soloman taught me something in Waiting is Murder: An Emyln Goode Mystery. She and I live in the WNY area. However, I never knew that this was the most haunted corner of the United States. Sure as she mentioned the Buffalo Central Train Terminal which I’m familiar with. But I had no clue that there is an Iron Island Museum, once a funeral home, has a man wandering the hall searching for his ashes, never claimed by his family. That is just freaky to me!! Now I have been to Old Fort Niagara before on trips for school back in the day. However, I had no clue a soldier roams the castle hoping to recover his severed head that was dropped into the well by another soldier. WOW the stories she shares just in the prologue about WNY blew my mind. So incredibly interesting and the fact that are all true stories are amazing. Some of the stories are things you would see on TV. Not things you would think actually happen. Scary to think they actually happened in my hometown.  

This is the second book I am reading from Susan. One thing I love about her books is that she writes about places she knows and loves-her hometown of WNY. One reason I love reading her books is that I know exactly the places she is talking about in the book. So, it brings a smile to my face that I can picture exactly where the character is. With every other book you have to imagine it…but In chapter 2 I know the I-I90 all too well and not fond of the Skyway, familiar with the grain silos (as my grandfather used to work there when he was alive), a fan of Three Dog Night, etc. There is another Hamburg?! She mentions Tops the grocery store and Shea’s Theatre places I know fondly.

I loved how she incorporated her writers group into the book and added cinnamon buns into the mix. Was shocked they were not Paula’s Donuts.

She pulled on my heart strings when she mentioned Crystal Beach. She describes the amusement park so perfectly that closed down years ago when I was a pre-teen. However, I still have fond memories of the place. No, I would not ever ride on the Comet!

Always loved the name Emyln as it was the main characters name in the book.

“Yeah. Catch ya on the flip side.” A radio disc jockey once used this term referring to the next day- I totally remembered that and used to say that all the time in the 90’s.

The Chaplin: Sacrifice of Love by Lynn Hammond

First, I want to thank Lynn Hammond for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.

The Chaplain: Sacrifice of Love by Lynn Hammond blew the lid off the water in this first book of the series!! She is an author to keep your eye out for! This story had you shocked and dumbfounded the first paragraph in. I could not stop reading the words on the page as my heart was going out to Sophia!!

However, I must warn the readers that this book contains some very difficult subjects that may be difficult for some to read. For example, rape, PTSD, anxiety attacks, abortion, self-mutilation, child out rape, etc.

You could tell Lynn was passionate about the characters and the subject matter she was writing about. Linkin’s character had a heart of gold and so much compassion to him. He was one of my favorite characters in the book. Even though it was his line of work he went above and beyond his call of duty.

Sophia’s friendship with Linkin was one of my favorite I feel of any that I had ever read in a book. How they were brought together by tragedy and yet over time became the best of friends. He was someone Sophie could rely on when things got rough. That bond that became stronger over time. It made them appreciate each other morSophia’s friendship with Linkin was one of my favorite I feel of any that I had ever read in a book. How they were brought together by tragedy and yet over time became the best of friends. He was someone Sophie could rely on when things got rough. That bond that became stronger over time. It made them appreciate each other more. It was truly something magical they had.

Many times in this book I became emotional. You will need your tissues. You will want to reach out to the characters and give them hugs. Many times I became angry with some of the characters for their actions.

This is a book that I could see as a Life. It was truly something magical they had.

Risky Lies by Lynn Hammond

First, I want to thank Lynn Hammond for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

For a first-time author Lynn Hammond really picked a great book to come out with! I loved Risky Lies part of the Loving Lies Series! Yes, I want to continue the series!! The story-line was fresh-new-never thought of before and made it such a fun read! 

Ben was NOT my favorite person in this book for what he put Jamison through!! Nick was not my favorite person either after what he to Mandy! 

Lynn had some very relatable and comical moments in this book! I laughed at the scene about the Port-A-Johns! I totally understood where the author was coming from. How Jamison and Mandy were comparing books and which one was better! 

I really liked John’s character and how his unique story-line intertwined with Jamison’s. Loved the bond they were forming. 

Lynn educated her readers about Monkeys during a scene at the zoo. I enjoyed this section as I am a fan of Monkeys just as Jamison is. If Jamison doesn’t want a monkey John could buy me one! 

The Anti-Cinderella by Tawdra Kandle

First, I want to thank Tawdra Kandle for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. Anyone who knows me knows I am a HUGE fan of the Royals and anything to do with Pop Culture. So, when I saw the cover of Tawdra’s The Anti Cinderella book and read the synopsis oh I had to read it. Not to mention she had to release the book right before the big royal wedding!!! Pure genius on her part!! I love how in the Dedication she talks about her grandmother telling her stories about two princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. That’s where her love of all things royal came to be. I grew up watching Princess Diana and had a love for her family. To this day I love all things to do with the royal family. I have been a fan of Tawdra’s writing for a while now and have enjoyed many of her past books. However, this book to me this book blew all of them out of the water. This one grabbed my attention, I loved the characters, the names of the grandparents cracked me up the book made me smile, laugh, at points made me cry, made me wish I could have a love story like this one, and excited to find out that this was going to be a series-that I must continue reading. This is my 100th book I have read this year. Out of all the romances that I have read. I don’t think there Is another love story that has touched me more than this one. I am saying that cus they met when they were young. Their families knew eachother. Well…I cant tell you the rest. You need to read it for yourself. But it is a beautiful story. If you ever wanted to know what it was like dating a celebrity or Royal then you must read this book!! Not that I have had the honor of dating one (only in my dreams have I dated Prince Harry) but man she does a great job at making you feel like you are right there in the mix of the media. I am so glad that this book is part of a series! I didn’t want this book to end. I also think that Tawdra needs to keep this writing style in her .

First, I want to thank Susan Lynn Soloman for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Susan Lynn Soloman taught me something in Waiting is Murder: An Emyln Goode Mystery. She and I live in the WNY area. However, I never knew that this was the most haunted corner of the United States. Sure as she mentioned the Buffalo Central Train Terminal which I’m familiar with. But I had no clue that there is an Iron Island Museum, once a funeral home, has a man wandering the hall searching for his ashes, never claimed by his family. That is just freaky to me!! Now I have been to Old Fort Niagara before on trips for school back in the day. However, I had no clue a soldier roams the castle hoping to recover his severed head that was dropped into the well by another soldier. WOW the stories she shares just in the prologue about WNY blew my mind. So incredibly interesting and the fact that are all true stories are amazing. Some of the stories are things you would see on TV. Not things you would think actually happen. Scary to think they actually happened in my hometown.

This is the second book I am reading from Susan. One thing I love about her books is that she writes about places she knows and loves-her hometown of WNY. One reason I love reading her books is that I know exactly the places she is talking about in the book. So, it brings a smile to my face that I can picture exactly where the character is. With every other book you have to imagine it…but In chapter 2 I know the I-I90 all too well and not fond of the Skyway, familiar with the grain silos (as my grandfather used to work there when he was alive), a fan of Three Dog Night, etc. There is another Hamburg?! She mentions Tops the grocery store and Shea’s Theatre places I know fondly.

I loved how she incorporated her writers group into the book and added cinnamon buns into the mix. Was shocked they were not Paula’s Donuts.

She pulled on my heart strings when she mentioned Crystal Beach. She describes the amusement park so perfectly that closed down years ago when I was a pre-teen. However, I still have fond memories of the place. No, I would not ever ride on the Comet!

Always loved the name Emyln as it was the main characters name in the book.

“Yeah. Catch ya on the flip side.” A radio disc jockey once used this term referring to the next day- I totally remembered that and used to say that all the time in the 90’s. 

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