Author Craig M. Dial
Craig grew up in Marin County in the late 1960's and 1970's
Where he experienced the hippie love culture from a child perspective. He is married and now lives
near Sacramento, CA.
David Dial
Dec 22, 2018
Dec 20, 2018
Review: Breathe In by Michelle Bellon
Author Michelle Bellon
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Breathe In by Michelle Bellon
Review by HeidiLynn's BookReviews
First, I want to thank Michelle Bellon for providing me with
this book so I may bring you this review.
Michelle Bellon title Breathe In is the spot on representation
for this book. This title was represented many of times throughout the book in
many unique situations Tessa put herself into.
This book is dedicated to all the woman of the world whom
have survived abuse of any kind. You have faced a darkness and fear that most
have not. Your heart and soul have overcome doubt, insecurity, and
hopelessness. In the mist of it all, you dug deep and found your inner warrior.
You screamed at the top of your lungs to let loose of your rage. Then, when you
felt your power again, you fought and remained true to our will to survive.
This was an incredible story that captured my interest from
the start of the book. I hate to admit it but in the beginning, I saw a little
of me I Tessa. I could see myself in her relationship with Tom Hanging to the
hope of getting a text from. Sadly, not getting one and holding on the hope that
I meant something to him. Later did we find out he wanted to end things with
her. She was crushed. Needless to say her self esteem was crushed. She was kind
of obsessed with this guy. On the other hand you had Gerald who she was also
seeing but she didn’t like him the same way as she liked Tom. That too was a
confusing mess.
If that whole scenario was confusing enough Michelle puts in
another huge twist that will test how strong of a person Tessa really is. The
twist is something you would never see coming.
Dec 18, 2018
Review: A Fool's Circle by Suzanne Seddon
#NetGalley
Author Suzanne Seddon
A Fool’s Circle
By Suzanne Seddon
Review written by HeidiLynn’s BookReviews
First, I want to thank Suzanne
Seddon for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
If you are looking for a light read coming into Fool’s Circle you will not be getting that with this book. Suzanne Seddon takes you deep into a couple’s domestic violence relationship. This book may not be suited for everyone as it does contain triggers. It does contain very graphic language that ruins one self-esteem, domestic violence, and a rape scene. I am a huge fan of psychological thrillers but this one shook me to the core and then some!!
If you are looking for a light read coming into Fool’s Circle you will not be getting that with this book. Suzanne Seddon takes you deep into a couple’s domestic violence relationship. This book may not be suited for everyone as it does contain triggers. It does contain very graphic language that ruins one self-esteem, domestic violence, and a rape scene. I am a huge fan of psychological thrillers but this one shook me to the core and then some!!
Dec 16, 2018
Review: The First Cut by Ellery Kane
Author Ellery Kane
The First Cut by
Ellery Kane
Review written by
HeidiLynn’s BookReviews
#CandidBookReviews
First, I want to thank Ellery Kang
for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.
The First Cut by Ellery Kane is the best
psychological thriller that I have ever read from her. She grasped my attention
at the prologue like no other book of this genre has before. From then on out
it just more intense.
Kudos goes out to Giovanni Auriemma
for unforgettable covers. Plus, Mallory Rock for the amazing job she has done
on artwork inside. She is incredibly talented as I known her to work with other
authors I read and review for.
Dec 14, 2018
Review: Dreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
Author Joanne Dannon
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Dreaming of Christmas
By Joanne Dannon
Review written by HeidiLynn's BookReviews
First, I want to thank Joanne Dannon for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
Dreaming of Christmas by Award Winning Author Joanne Dannon’s cover was as beautiful as a Christmas Card. Only when you open it up you are blessed with not just one but four totally out of the box Christmas short stories. Stories filled with trips to historic places many people dream of going, men woman dream of meeting, experiences many never experience, etc.
In Dreaming of Christmas, it is broken up into four short stories. A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish, and Christmas Kiss in London.
Even though I enjoyed them all my favorite would have to be A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem. I say that because this story was unlike any Christmas story that I had ever read. The characters in the book were so intriguing to read about! I could not get enough of Jaques character. Not just because he was described as handsome but because of his so many other qualities that overpowered that. Intellect, well cultured, a good heart, family orientated and a romantic man will get your attention every time. Not to mention he and his family ran the tour she and her Gran were going on. Kiera was visiting from Australia with her Gran for Christmas. They both had a very special Christmas tradition that they both did but this year was different Kiera’s Grampa passed.
Joanne definitely has a way with words and storytelling. She has some extremely interesting stories about the characters past to share with the readers. Not only that but the breathtaking places she brings you to. She describes the places so vividly that I could see myself there with the characters. I had never thought of ever going there until I read about that experience.
This story will definitely transport you away from your reality and into another place and time. It will also make you smile and believe in love in unexpected times in your life! It will also make you take chances.
For me It made me miss my Gram and wish she were still here with us. I would have loved to gone on a trip like that with her.
In July of 2014, Joanne Dannon was fortunate to be selected by a dynamic woman’s movement to travel to Israel. During that time she was there she too fell in love with the culture and the history of that amazing country.
Some of her highlights of her trip she included in this book. Joanne did swim in the Dead Sea-float actually-after coating her skin and mineral mud. Yes, she had camel rides too.
You can tell why this story and these characters are so very passionate to her. I could tell by reading this that this story was close to her heart. Many authors who write what they are passionate about come out with some amazing reads. Joanne is no exception to this rule.
Joanne Is someone I would gladly read and review for again.
Dreaming of Christmas by Award Winning Author Joanne Dannon’s cover was as beautiful as a Christmas Card. Only when you open it up you are blessed with not just one but four totally out of the box Christmas short stories. Stories filled with trips to historic places many people dream of going, men woman dream of meeting, experiences many never experience, etc.
In Dreaming of Christmas, it is broken up into four short stories. A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Another Magical Christmas in Jerusalem, Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish, and Christmas Kiss in London.
Even though I enjoyed them all my favorite would have to be A Magical Christmas in Jerusalem. I say that because this story was unlike any Christmas story that I had ever read. The characters in the book were so intriguing to read about! I could not get enough of Jaques character. Not just because he was described as handsome but because of his so many other qualities that overpowered that. Intellect, well cultured, a good heart, family orientated and a romantic man will get your attention every time. Not to mention he and his family ran the tour she and her Gran were going on. Kiera was visiting from Australia with her Gran for Christmas. They both had a very special Christmas tradition that they both did but this year was different Kiera’s Grampa passed.
Joanne definitely has a way with words and storytelling. She has some extremely interesting stories about the characters past to share with the readers. Not only that but the breathtaking places she brings you to. She describes the places so vividly that I could see myself there with the characters. I had never thought of ever going there until I read about that experience.
This story will definitely transport you away from your reality and into another place and time. It will also make you smile and believe in love in unexpected times in your life! It will also make you take chances.
For me It made me miss my Gram and wish she were still here with us. I would have loved to gone on a trip like that with her.
In July of 2014, Joanne Dannon was fortunate to be selected by a dynamic woman’s movement to travel to Israel. During that time she was there she too fell in love with the culture and the history of that amazing country.
Some of her highlights of her trip she included in this book. Joanne did swim in the Dead Sea-float actually-after coating her skin and mineral mud. Yes, she had camel rides too.
You can tell why this story and these characters are so very passionate to her. I could tell by reading this that this story was close to her heart. Many authors who write what they are passionate about come out with some amazing reads. Joanne is no exception to this rule.
Joanne Is someone I would gladly read and review for again.
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