Feb 29, 2020

Review: Sea Squirt Secret A Mystery By Joe P. Attanasio

The year is 1972 and the place is Western New York, in and around Buffalo. A quirk of nature and an unexpected discovery at the research lab spells trouble for a pair of chemists. There is little the local police can do. John, a returning Vietnam veteran and nephew to one of the chemists, tackles the mystery. Sandy, the daughter of the other chemist, joins him. --- This novel does not contain graphic violence or sex. Suitable for ages 13 and up.

Review: What If By Mike H. Miller

What If: An Exploration Into the MindWhat If: An Exploration Into the Mind by Michael H. Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First, I want to thank Michael H. Miller for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.

What If An Exploration Into The Mind by Michael H. Miller was a very fascinating read. I was actually surprised as I don’t usually read books like this.

I really liked the cover and how the title What If was jumbled with other color words.

Feb 28, 2020

Review: Shift and Shine a memoir by Deborah Richards


 After surviving an early, abusive marriage in her native England, Deb Richards fled with her life and her young daughter for the dream of sunny skies in Los Angeles. It was there that she met the handsome and successful songwriter Jake, who along with Alan Merrill wrote one of the most famous rock and roll anthems of all time, "I Love Rock and Roll." Together, Jake and Deb put that dime in the jukebox of life and had a dream marriage where they balanced Hollywood, famous exes and blending families. 

Feb 25, 2020

Review: The Fog by Andrew J. Brandt


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From the author of international bestseller The Treehouse and The Abduction of Sarah Phillips, the latest thrilling novel by Andrew J Brandt.

Tucked away in Texas hillcountry, the town of Decker wakes up to find every woman has seemingly vanished in the middle of the night, leaving behind their clothing and rings in their beds.
Except one woman.
When the body of Catherine Harlow is found, the victim of a gruesome murder, the town devolves into a scene of paranoia and panic, with a power-hungry police chief pulling the strings and enforcing his will.

Thus begins this supernatural thriller from "new king of suspense" (Goodreads review) Andrew J Brandt.

Review: The Purity Ring Murders: A Gil Leduc Mystery by Jim Toner #WNYAuthor

The Purity Ring Murders: A Gil Leduc MysteryThe Purity Ring Murders: A Gil Leduc Mystery by Jim Toner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

The Purity Ring Murders a Gil Ledug Mystery by Jim Toner was a very refreshing young adult mystery with a catholic vibe twist to it.

The black and white cover of the couple and how they were positioned on the cover caught my eye. The title and the way it was placed between the couple was perfect. Kudos to the Graphic Designer for the awesome cover.

Feb 23, 2020

Review: Unfinished Suite: Poetry and Prose By Mark C. LLoyd


Mark C. Lloyd

Mark C. LloydMark C. LLoyd is a published Poet and a produced Playwright who resides in Lockport, New York. As a Playwright, Director, board member and production consultant he has worked with many theater companies in the Buffalo, New York area. To date he has directed over two dozen of his own one-act plays.

In 2009 Mark won an award for Directing from the Theatre Association of New York State and in May of 2006he won the award for Writing "Hollywood Dreams-A Monologue”. He has been the featured reader and host at numerous Poetry events and has self-produced several artistic and theater productions.

His self-published Poetry chap book from 2010 “Warm Blooded Mornings” is still available for sale as well as his 2012 miniature book “It’s The Place You’llFind Me” by Destitute Press. In 2013 Mark's book “Unfinished Suite: Poetry & Prose” was released by No FrillsPublishing and was described as “… Lloyd has mastered the art of living in each moment. He captures and brilliantly documents the details of those moments that most take for granted, as if he sees the future and recognizes the fortune in front of him. He breathes life into every day human interactions.”

PresentlyMark is working on editing another book of Poetry, a Novella and two books of Plays as well as the possibility of Writing and Directing a few independent film projects.


Feb 22, 2020

Review: Twisted But True By Darren Burch


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Retired Sergeant Darren Burch takes you on a 30-year journey of dark, humorous and depraved cases from his experiences as a patrol officer, sex crimes detectives, and night detective in homicide, starting with his harrowing teenage encounter with a fatal car fire in Twisted Metal, followed by morbidly funny and outrageous stories, each more twisted than the last.



Review: A Hope For Emily By Kate Hewitt #BookonTour #Bookouture #Netgalley


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Looking back, I wish I could find my way back to that moment. I’d snatch it and hold onto it and live in it for the rest of my life, if I could. When Emily could still throw her arms around me. Oh God, just give me that moment, or one like it again. That’s all I want.

From the moment Emily was born, reaching out with her tiny little star-shaped hand towards her mother, blinking with long eyelashes over soft blue eyes, she became Rachel’s whole world.

Feb 20, 2020

Review: The Secrets They Left Behind By Lissa Marie Redmond #WNYAuthor


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Three missing girls, no leads, a vault of dark secrets, and a case that's getting chillier by the minute, set the stage for this nail-biting procedural from former cold case homicide detective and acclaimed author Lissa Marie Redmond.

Three college freshmen go missing from their rural hometown of Kelly's Falls while on Christmas break. Their cell phones, coats, and purses are left behind, but the girls have disappeared without a trace. As the days turn into weeks and the investigation grows cold, twenty-three year old Buffalo police officer Shea O'Connor is called on to dig up leads undercover.

Feb 19, 2020

Review: A Million Dreams by Dani Atkins #BookonTour #Bookouture #USPublication #NetGalley


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The lump in my throat dissolves into tears. “They’re going to take Noah away, Pete."

“No judge will ever rule that a child should be taken away from his parents.” My husband’s voice is defiant.

“Even if it turns out we’re not his parents?”

Izzy’s eight-year-old son Noah is her whole life. With his long eyelashes, mischievous grin and boundless energy, he’s got her husband Pete’s sunny outlook and Izzy’s curious mind. When they receive a surprise phone call from the fertility center that helped them have Noah, it’s surely nothing to worry about.

Feb 13, 2020

Review: No More Bets By Mitzi Einstein

She came to Las Vegas to get away from her life. He decided to leave and start over.
When dealt a bad hand, they can either bluff or reconcile with the truth.
At the age of twenty, Rosie Bern’s life completely changed – she found out she had cancer, left school and was dumped by her boyfriend. For three years she has been struggling to get her life back on track as well as start a new relationship, after being ghosted by every man who got wind of her illness.
Determined to pull Rosie out of her pity-party, her childhood friend invites her to Las Vegas, where her father owns a luxury hotel.

Review: Sister Dear: A Novel By Hannah Mary McKinnon

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Beauty. Wealth. Success.

She’s got it all.

And it all should’ve been mine.


When Eleanor Hardwicke’s beloved father dies, her world is further shattered by a gut-wrenching secret: the man she’s grieving isn’t really her dad. Eleanor was the product of an affair and her biological father is still out there, living blissfully with the family he chose. With her personal life spiraling, a desperate Eleanor seeks him out, leading her to uncover another branch on her family tree—an infuriatingly enviable half sister.

Feb 12, 2020

Review: Operation Subdue By R.J. Castille


Ragan Jensen is in need of help. Her body sounds the alarm, leaving her desperately seeking the attention of the medical professionals at her assigned healthcare organization, Kellogg Premier. Practically ignored at every turn, Ragan is left to wonder if she will ever find someone who will listen long enough to address her obvious needs.

Elaine Cooper is a caring and patient-oriented nurse at Kellogg Premier, her new employer. She meets Ragan at Urgent Care, the department she was assigned to, and it struck her immediately as odd how little everyone else around them seemed to care. As she began to notice more, she becomes acutely aware that something is not quite right there. Unable to let it go, Elaine follows a dangerous path right into the clutches of those who work to protect those secrets.

Feb 9, 2020

Review: Want You by Joanne Dannon


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He was my childhood crush. Now he's a movie star.

When Sam Balfer comes back to Australia twelve years later, he asks me to walk the red carpet as his date. I'm an engineer--not exactly date material for Hollywood's hottest star--and I'm skilled at tripping over air.

Review: The Weekend By Suzy England

The WeekendThe Weekend by Suzy England
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

The Weekend by Suzy England was a quick fun read that had a little bit in it for everything.

This book is for her husband Jeff, whom she has been writing her own true-life romance for twenty-five plus years. Jeff has always believed in her.

Review: Under The Blood By James Toner


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Sixteen year-old Gil Leduc walks to school one day when he stumbles across the dead body of his close friend Paul Connors. Paul, who once had been active in his church youth group, had recently joined the Black Ravens, a Satanic gang.
Gil vows to find the killer, but he's told not to interfere with the investigation by Detective Patricia Daulton, a hard-nosed, by the book cop.
During the course of the investigation, Gil receives numerous threats on his life. For example, someone hangs dead animals on the gutter of his garage. Later someone calls him claiming to be Satan himself.

Feb 8, 2020

Review: The Holiday Sweet Spot By Sophia Knightly

The Holiday Sweet Spot (Falcons in Love #2)The Holiday Sweet Spot by Sophia Knightly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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

The Holiday Sweet Spot By Sophia Knightly left me craving lots of chocolate! The food that was described in this book just made your mouth water! I wanted to jump in and taste a bite or three!

It made me smile that the inspiration for Emily in this book was Sophia’s Mom Emilia. May she rest in peace.

Feb 7, 2020

Review: For the Love of Thomas Amore By Charles H. Roberts III

For the Love of Thomas AmoreFor the Love of Thomas Amore by Charles H. Roberts III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First, I want to thank Charles H. Roberts 111 for providing me with this book at Buffalo Erie County Library Indie Author Day Event so that I may bring this review to you.

For the Love of Thomas Amore by Buffalo, NY native Charles H. Roberts 111 took me by surprise. When I originally was going to read I was under the impression it was strictly a romance book. However, it was way more in-depth than that. Charles takes you on a journey and make you think about life and love.

Review: For You I Fall By T.N. Nova and Colette Davision

For You I FallFor You I Fall by T.N. Nova
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First, I want to thank T.N. Nova and Colette Davison for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

For You I Fall (Angels and Misfits Book 1) by T.N. Nova and Colette Davison really took me by surprise on how much I enjoyed it. The reason I say it surprised me is that I am not a huge fan of paranormal persay. I knew there would be an aspect of this to the story. Knowing that I enjoy reading MM Romance Novels I decided to take a chance. I am glad that I did. The aspect of paranormal and romance was a very sweet story of Seth being human and Dante being his protector angel. Plus there was a hint of mystery to it as well. So, basically something for everyone.

Review: Date and Dash By Susan Hatler

Date and Dash (Better Date than Never #10)Date and Dash by Susan Hatler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First, I would like to thank NetGalley, Susan Halter and Hatco Publishing for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Date and Dash by Susan Halter pulled on my heart strings, made me tear up at times, and even made me laugh. There were some valuable life lessons thrown into the book as well.

I absolutely loved the relationship that Grammy and Mary Ann shared growing up. I loved how sentimental Grammy’s bracelet was to her. It touched me to what great lengths she would go to protect her Grammy’s memory.

Trevor was my favorite character in Date and Dash. He had a heart of gold, was selfless, patient, kind, attractive, and most of all saw past all of Mary Ann’s flaws.

I would highly suggest this book.


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