Jan 26, 2019

Review:Arresting Mason By Amber Daulton


Author Amber Daulton 

Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through The Wild Rose Press and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
Amber lives in North Carolina with her husband and four demanding cats. 




Summary

Once you’re in a prison gang, you’re in it for life. 

That’s what Mason Harding thought until the boss accepted his resignation. After the State releases him on parole, a sexy divorcΓ©e behind the wheel of a car almost ends his life quicker than a shank. His chance encounter with Mia Eddison results in a night of passion, but her brother—his parole officer—catches them together and doesn’t approve. 

Mia falls hard for the cocky ex-con, but not because of his chiseled body. She vows to break through his walls and discover his secrets, but never expects those secrets to threaten her life.

When members of an organized crime ring kidnap Mia to force Mason’s return to the gang, he goes up against an old friend to save the woman he loves. Will his sacrifice be enough or will everything fall apart in a blaze of gunfire?


Arresting Mason

Arresting Onyx book 1

By Amber Daulton

Review written by HeidiLynn’s BookReviews

First, I want to thank Amber Daulton for providing me with this book so I could bring you this review.

WOW!! Arresting Mason by Amber Daulton part 1 of the Arresting Onyx Series really started off the book with a bang! Right from sentence one she caught my attention by the way Mia was reacting to the traumatic scene between she and Mason. I commend Amber for that incredible hook into the story!! She had me smiling almost laughing at the way Mia was reacting but it was so cute. Understandable once you found out why.

Warning this book may trigger some of your readers. This book talks of rape between two men but also a male and female. If this bothers you may not want to read it.

Amber wrote an incredible story with two very strong characters in Mia and Mason in this book. Both had Unique pasts that they were trying to overcome. However, as a team they both complimented eachother. Mia didn’t judge Mason for his past yet she looked past it and saw the man that he truly was. She had a beautiful heart and very understanding unlike other characters in this book. I loved these two together!!

The chemistry these two had were off the charts! Amber sure knows how to write her sex scenes!!

This book has so many twists and turns that not even I saw coming! Amber kept her readers on her toes!! I love that in an author!

This book is dedicated to Greg Amber’s husband. He has read so many of the drafts of this story that he knows the characters as much as she does.

Jan 25, 2019

Review: The Girls are Gone by Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann

Author Allison Mann and Michael Brodkorb
About the Authors:
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Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann met during the 2016 Grazzini-Rucki criminal trial. Allison worked at a law firm representing David Rucki, the father, who was trying to find his girls. Michael was working for the Star Tribune, covering the story as the case developed. 

Michael and Allison have spent the last two years working together investigating and researching to find the answers to many questions that had been left unanswered for years. They have analyzed court documents, reviewed investigative files, and conducted numerous interviews to provide a completed story about how and why two children vanished from their family and friends for 944 days.  Their passion for following the case and connecting the dots to figure out the truth of what really happened led them to write “The Girls Are Gone.”

“The Girls Are Gone” provides new details about the disappearance of Samantha and Gianna Rucki and includes interviews with members of the Rucki family, including exclusive interviews with Samantha and Gianna Rucki. The book also discusses the connection between Michelle MacDonald, who is currently a candidate for the Minnesota Supreme Court. MacDonald was labeled a “person of interest” by the Lakeville Police.


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Summary
The Girls Are Gone: The True Story of Two Sisters Who Vanished, the Father Who Kept Searching, and the Adults Who Conspired to Keep the Truth Hidden’ by Michael Brodkorb & Allison Mann.

“The Girls Are Gone” tells the true story of two sisters who went missing, the father who kept searching, and the adults who conspired to keep the truth hidden.

On the evening of April 19, 2013, Samantha and Gianna Rucki disappeared. Two of five children born to David Rucki and Sandra Grazzini-Rucki, the teenage sisters vanished in the midst of their parents divorce.

The girls father, David Rucki, worked tirelessly with law enforcement to search day and night for his two missing daughters, following every lead while raising three remaining children at home. Their mother, Sandra Grazzini-Rucki, used her newfound freedom to vacation around the world, abandoning her children. And as the investigation intensified, catching the attention of the media, Sandra also disappeared.

On November 18, 2015 – 944 days after they disappeared – the girls were found living on a ranch in northern Minnesota by law enforcement.

Criminal charges were filed against four people, including the girls’ mother, for their role in the disappearance of the Rucki sisters. “The Girls Are Gone” chronicles key events during the criminal trials of the people who were later convicted or pleaded guilty for their involvement in this heinous crime.  The book examines the other adults who aided in the conspiracy to hide the truth and the Rucki sisters.


The Girls are Gone
By Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann
Review written by HeidiLynn’s BookReviews

First, I want to thank Michael Brodkorb, and Allison Mann for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

The Girls are Gone is a true story of two sisters who vanished, the father who kept searching, and the adults who conspired to keep the truth hidden. Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann both collaborated on this book together and made a fantastic team.

This book Is dedicated to the parents who never stop searching for their missing children.

Allison and Michael did an incredible job doing all the research on this case and telling it in this story. The Girls are Gone is incredibly detailed with a lot of information from the case. This book had the backstory of the couple, interviews from court, emails back and forth, explained about the rough custody battle, etc.

In the beginning of the book you get to learn about David and Sandra and how they met, fell in love, married and had a family. 
However, good things come to an end and unfortunately this book is written because of that. It is a very unique story. One that I was surprised I didn’t hear on the news myself.

My favorite part of the book was when the girls go missing and that aspect of the drama. That added some excitement into the book. Some of the scenes were drawn out with the legal end of things due to the custody hearings.

Throughout this book my heart was always with the kids and what they were put through in all of this. None of this was fair to them to have them play one parent over the other. So many times, I just wanted to give them a big hug.

The electronic copy I received was not formatted correctly. Many places the font size was different than the rest of the font making it smaller.
  

Jan 19, 2019

Review: In The Best Interest of the Child by Lily Llewellyn

  
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Excerpt 

I gripped the wheel tightly as I gazed across to the other side of the deep, vast gorge. The moors were beautiful, still, a far cry from the desperation and despair that filled my troubled mind. It would be frighteningly easy. Just a single movement of my foot on the accelerator, a few seconds and the nightmare would be over. We would be free of him. Free of the insanity and trauma we were being forced to live through every waking moment of every hellish day.
I stared ahead. The pale limestone seemed to glow against a sky that was perfectly blue. A tree swayed gently on the other side holding my attention as I sat rigid and desolate in my seat. Hysterical laughter broke through the silence as Rosie began to thrash her arms and legs before proceeding to hum and head bang the empty space in front of her. Pulling the handbrake securely on and shivering at the thought of what had just crossed my mind I climbed into the back seat and held Rosie to me. Calming her, soothing her. My mind raced. There had to be another way.

Jan 17, 2019


The Fire Inside


#NewAge #Insprirational #Mystical #Supernatural


BLURB:
Aiden, a doting husband and father, had the perfect life.  A job he loved, a beautiful son, and a loving wife.  In an instant, everything is taken from him and Aiden believes his life is over. 
Falling into a deep depression, Aiden all but gives up on his job, his friends, and himself.  But when a mysterious force grants him the power to heal those around him, Aiden is forced to pull himself out of his misery in favor of the greater good.

When he meets Ryan, a hardened, pessimistic teenager living on the streets, and Norma, a woman whose marriage is crumbling around her, Aiden acknowledges that maybe life still has a purpose, and this ability to heal may be more powerful Than he ever imagined. 

Jan 16, 2019

Review: 90 Days to Live by Rodney and Paige Stamps


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Author Rodney Stamps

Rodney is a cancer survivor, cancer researcher, author, and public speaker. He is the Chairman of the Fire Systems Design Group, a global Fire Alarm Design and Engineering firm, and is CEO of STAMPSCO Fire & Security, Inc. based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Rodney is co-founder of AttackingCancer.org.
Rodney has 30 years in the Fire & Life Safety industry, holds a NICET Level IV certification in Fire Alarm systems, and is a member of both the National Fire Protection Association and the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians. He has been featured in numerous media outlets including Fox, NewsOK, The Outlook Magazine, Security Sales & Integration, Security Systems News, Security Dealer & Integrator, and Fire Protection Engineering Magazine.

Jan 12, 2019

Review: Six Months by Mona Sedrak

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Excerpt from the book

Mikala raised her gaze to the heavens and raged. “Why? Why? Why?” With every word,
she slammed her palms into the frozen earth. “Why did you have to steal my child? Why
didn’t you just take me? Why did you give her to me only to reclaim her a few short
years later? She was a baby. She hadn’t had a chance to live yet.” Sobbing, Mikala
doubled over, her body wracked with pain. “Please, just take me to be with her. I can’t
do this anymore on my own. I don’t want to. Please have mercy.”

Jan 7, 2019

REVIEW: HOLLER AND HOWL BY SUSANNA ROGERS

AUTHOR SUSANNA ROGERS
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HOLLER AND HOWL
BY SUSANNA ROGERS
REVIEW WRITTEN BY
HEIDI LYNN’S BOOK REVIEWS

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

Susanna Rogers Holler & Howl is a 5 star must read for anyone that loves stories around rock and roll lifestyles. She instantly became one of my fave authors in this genre! Come to find out this book is part of the Mosh series I was totally excited. She has gained a new loyal reader in this reviewer!!

There were so many reasons I fell in love with this book.
 However, the main reason was the sweet adorable little boy named Thomas. He totally captured and pulled on my heart strings with the cute sayings and the funny things he did. I loved his relationship he had with his Dad. I could not get enough of that kid.

Susanna did an amazing job with the characters and making them likable and we can even relate to them. Even Nick being a superstar-anyone could relate to the position he was put in.

This book will make you smile ear to ear and you wont stop smiling.

Jan 5, 2019

Review: Incest, Murder and a Miracle by Cheryl and Rob Cuccio also by Morgan St. James

Authors Cheryl and Rob Cuccio



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Jan 2, 2019

Review: Ripe Letters by Alan Semrow

Author Alan Semrow




**Thank you to Jazzy Book Reviews for letting me be a guest reviewer on their page.**

Rise Letters by Alan Semrow
written by Heidi Lynns Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Alan Semrow for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. I would also like to thank Jasmine Jordon for allowing me to be a guest reviewer on her blog Jazzy Book Reviews.

RIPE Letters by Alan Semrow was unlike any other LGBT book I had ever read before. Then again I love when authors go outside the box and do something different. Alan decided to write letters in this book but to me it felt more like a diary. There are about 45 letters total in this book.

I had a few favorites out of the 45 that caught my interest. Dear Peter Pan cracked me up immediately!! Come on who wouldn’t crack up laughing when the first line refers “the girls and I had been carrying around this blow-up doll with an erect penis.” The letter just gets better from there!! I have never read an author say “we fucked like volcanos.” That was a priceless line for me!! Well done Alan!!

How could you not like the letter that starts with Dear Ryan Gosling Lover LMAO!! That letter was beautifully written with detail about a special connection someone has with someone visually across the room. The physical and mental connection that Is off the charts but no action is taken.

Alan would like to thank Liz Phair, Frank Ocean, Sheryl Crow and Lana Del Rey for their music that has been ringing in his ears for so many years.

He would also like to thank Peggy Benton, Liz Morgan and Ben Monty for being the family he always wanted, but never thought he deserved. Unconditionally, he loves you. You have taught him so much.

Thank you for Madison LGBT community, in all its eccentricities for letting him in. You have made him feel at home.

Most of all he is thankful to all the men who informed these letters. You have left a mark on him.

Dec 30, 2018

Review: The Mustache Fairy by Christopher Holley

Author Christopher Holley



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The Mustache Fairy by Christopher Holley
Reviewed by Heidi Lynn's BookReviews

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

The Mustache Fairy by Christopher Holley Is the best book I have read by him so far. It was the most creative and unique story I have ever read before. The illustrations were vibrant, colorful, detailed, and very fun to look at. It truly made the story come to life. I loved seeing all the different characters and the unique mustaches.

This book I would highly suggest for kids of all ages even the adults who are kids at hearts.
Christopher has a great lesson at the end of the book.

Dec 22, 2018

Review: Bully Brother by Craig M. Dial


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 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

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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!!


Dec 16, 2018

Review: The First Cut by Ellery Kane

Author Ellery Kane

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The First Cut by Ellery Kane

Review written by HeidiLynn’s BookReviews
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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. 




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Dec 13, 2018

Review: Christmas Magic by Shea Balik




Christmas Magic
By Shea Balik

Review Written By HeidiLynn's BookReviews

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

Shea Balik got me in the Christmas spirit with her book Christmas Magic. Just by looking at the cover of gorges Nick and Tim I felt like I was unwrapping a Christmas gift of my own! Never had I read from this author let alone a MM Christmas story she pleasantly surprised me in fact. I would gladly read and review for her again.


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