News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Norah prayed for a sand gift. Every day the same prayer. As the only person ever born without one she was helpless, mocked, shunned, and ridiculed by all but her best friend and little sister. She was worthless, could contribute nothing. There was only one time when she hadn't felt like a failure, and that… Continue reading Boook review: Oceans of Sand – Jessica Flory
In Jason Meares, Paladin: The Scarlet Mace, when a young lady from the university turns up with a pouch of gold for a two-day job, Joh just knew it was going to be trouble. But two days was hardly the end of the world, especially when the pouch of coin far exceeded his normal rate… Continue reading Book review: Jason Meares, Paladin: The Scarlet Mace
In Tiffany Kahapea’s Unknown Legacy, with Danielle’s secret heritage uncovered and the truth behind twisted prophecies uncovered, Lucy thought the worst thing she had to worry about now was the apprehension of the newly awakened, and often uncooperative Mutane Sihiri. She thought wrong. When demons descend on Orchard Landing they have one thing in mind,… Continue reading Book review: Tiffany Kahapea’s Unknown Legacy
In Katherine Tirado-Ryen’s, The Secrets Inside, Connie had everything mapped out. A promising future with a scholarship meant boys had never turned her head. She’d much rather have a new project to fully immerse herself into. Chemistry was her passion, her love, that was until a different kind of chemistry turned her head. The last… Continue reading Book review: The secrets Inside- Katherine Tirado-Ryen
The Accidental Education - Kos Play The Accidental Education is book two in Kos Play’s System School series. To us, the Los Angeles Times is just an old newspaper building. But its age and history mean it has another use. Unknown to mere mortals, those of the non-magical world, the place is a front to… Continue reading Book review:
In Silver Vixen’s Between Her Pages, Allison thought she finally had everything figured out. She’d found her dream home, the perfect fortress of solitude in which to write her next book. Sure it needed some work, but she had some time before her deadline, and this place was hers, she just needed a little help… Continue reading Book review: Silver Vixen – Between Her Pages
In JCR Paulino’s The Swords of Blood and Gold, Jon had found his passion early in life and had excelled in the field of deep-sea treasure hunting. There was nothing he loved more than planning a voyage and reaping the rewards of their hard work, nothing, except maybe the comradery of his friends and colleagues… Continue reading Book review: JCR Paulino’s The Swords of Blood and Gold
In Vivian Woolf’s, Eye Contact, Isobel was a straight-A student. She was only seen as that, a nerd, a geek, brains. Whatever they said about her, however, they teased her, one thing she'd never been as seen was beautiful, at least not by a boy. That all changed the day Evan walked in. Although new… Continue reading Book review: Vivian Woolf – Eye Contact
In Charlene A. Wilson’s Awaken, in the blink of an eye, James’ life had changed. While he did what was warranted, what was needed from him, he never expected the home he’d return to wouldn't be the one he left. For him hardly any time had passed, but for everyone else, ten years had gone… Continue reading Book review: Charlene A. Wilson’s Awaken
In K J Walt’s Monstrosity, Yoska Draper was never going to settle down. He had no ties. His gypsy blood was strong and there was grief in his past he could never outrun. He thought he'd figured everything out, until an uncle he never knew left him a monstrosity in his will. As far as… Continue reading Book review: K J Walt’s Monstrosity
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