News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Toxic minds: The Damage is Done is a thriller/ drama written by author Gordon Bickerstaff Alexa always knew exactly what she wanted, she has the house, the children, but most importantly the job, and the job always came first. Her blinkered pursuit of her desire to become the CEO of Carluke Oil and Gas. Her… Continue reading Book review: Toxic Minds: The Damage is Done by Gordon Bickerstaff
What I love about Dublin is due for release on October 15th, and I warn you, it is an addictive, engrossing, contemporary romance. I was thrilled to be approached by the author Amanda Laneley who asked if I would be interested in reading a pre-release copy. Sara has fled to Dublin, escaping the life she… Continue reading Book review: What I love about Dublin by Amanda Laneley
Civilization is the second book in Stephen Drake's Displaced series. Five years have past since Murdock first found himself on this planet, and the time has come for more Humans to arrive. But there are things here that should be protected. Murdock is the guardian of the Oomah, and now it falls to him to… Continue reading Book Review: Civilization by Stephen Drake
Oric and the Alchemist's Key is a fantasy written by author Lesley Wilson Oric was appreciate to the alchemist, until Dunburton was setup on by rogues. Loyal and true Oric sought out his master, but there was nothing to be done. His master, before taking his final breath, presented him with the alchemist's key, warning… Continue reading Book review: Oric and the Alchemist’s Key by Lesley Wilson
Two Hearts Surrendered is a beautiful romance written by Tamara Ferguson. Luke, a young boy with a troubled past, sought a moment's reprieve from his step-father's abuse. He ran until his legs could carry him not further, and straight into the arms of fate. He saved the life of a young girl, but never could… Continue reading Book review: Two Hearts Surrendered
Serpent of the Shangrove by C N Lesley is a high fantasy Copper has matured to adulthood in the world belonging to the Drakken but he still has memories of his life before passing through the portal and returning home and the memory which haunts him most is the one of Jazzler. One night, after… Continue reading Book review: Serpent of Shangrove by C.N Lesley
Echoes of the Past (The Lobster Cove Series) is a magic realism, time travel, romantic novella by Emma Kaye Isabeau was born and raised in Lobster Cove, only not like everyone else. In 1962 she was accused of witchcraft and was burnt at the stake, or that had been the town's intention. Desperate to avoid… Continue reading Book review: Echoes of the Past (The Lobster Cove Series) by Emma Kaye
Kima is an inspirational fantasy written by A. H. Amin Kima suffered a great cruelness at the hand of her peers, but little did she know that their act of hatred would be her salvation. She survived, they did not. Kima was not like other people, she had an empathy, a means to understand people… Continue reading Book review: Kima by A. H. Amin
Darkspire Reaches is a high fantasy written by by C.N Lesley Raven can feel the call of the wyvern, even sheltered deep within the woods where she and Margie, an alchemist and botanical healer, live. As a baby Margie rescued Raven from being a sacrifice to the beast, hiding her away. The wyvern seeks her… Continue reading Book review: Darkspire Reaches by C.N Lesley
Light Love Rituals: Bulgarian Myths, Legends, and Folklore by Ronesa Aveela is combination of fiction and non-fiction. As the title suggests, Light Love Rituals, focuses on the Myths Legends and Folklore common to Bulgaria. It is suitable for adult and child alike and rich with stories and information. Within this book there is something for… Continue reading Book review: Light Love Rituals: Bulgarian Myths, Legends, and Folklore by Ronesa Aveela
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