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Tarnished Romance is a contemporary romance by Sandi K Whipple Judy had been passed from foster home to foster home. Never sure if returning to her real parents was a blessing or a curse. Her mother beat her and her brothers, but some of the things she had endured at the hands of others seemed… Continue reading Book review: Tarnished Romance by Sandi K Whipple
Strange Luck is a fantasy novel written by Amie Irene Winters Daisy Darling wants nothing more than to leave the town of Sea Salt and her family's oddity shop, Strange Luck, behind. Travel the world and study to become a writer. She has an imagination that knows no bounds, but even she can't bring herself to… Continue reading Book review: Strange Luck by Amie Irene Winters
Welcome to the Galaxy is an urban sci-fi reminiscent in some places of Douglas Addams in humour. When Quane's spaceship arrived near the International Space Station he could almost taste the sale and what would it matter if his goods were not exactly above board? He was offering the people of Earth a chance to… Continue reading Book review: Welcome to the Galaxy by M D Tabat
Dark Harvest (Dark Moon Series Book 2) is a paranormal, urban fantasy written by authors Shelly M. Burrows and Michael S. Stewart. Mike and Bentley were exiled from their home for all eternity. They knew there would be things they would miss, the sun, their friends, but they certainly wouldn't miss the trouble. They had… Continue reading Book review: Dark Harvest (Dark Moon Series Book 2)
NED is a horror/thriller written by author David Sgalambro centring around the story's main focus, NED. Homeless NED has kept to himself, posture slumped, head down, protecting his scare few belongings, memories of a better time, and perhaps catalysts to his madness. But not everyone is accepting of those down on their fortune, one particular… Continue reading Book review: NED by David Sgalambro
SNI: Thorndale: Part One (SuperNatural Investigations Book 1) is a paranormal urban fantasy written by Fox R. R. Haddock. Joanne and Janet are watching the recording of the now seemingly disbanded supernatural investigation team's latest mission and something doesn't add up. Since the events recorded that day returning to work has been difficult for them. … Continue reading Book review: SNI: Thorndale: Part One (SuperNatural Investigations Book 1) by Fox R. R. Haddock.
Spellweaver: Olive Kennedy, is the second book in the Fairy World MD series by author Tamara Grantham We join our heroine as she battles through the treacherous badlands of pixie swamps. Tension is high, especially when the arrival of some former allies heralds some disturbing news. The Everblossom is transferring its magic into Uli, its… Continue reading Book review: Spellweaver: Olive Kennedy by Tamara Grantham
The Du Lac Chronicles is a historical fiction adventure romance by Mary Yarde Freeing the man of her dreams from her father's cruel and torturous hand Annis turns against everything her father would have wanted. But why should she care? He never wanted a daughter, and the former king Alden had long been in her… Continue reading The Du Lac Chronicles by Mary Yarde
Raven. A Dark Fantasy Short Story by Angel Leya. Tiva is a woman of beauty, and during her coming of age she was approached by many suitors. Misha has loved this woman for time unspoken, and believes this feeling is mutual. Proud of his respected heritage Misha is almost assured of his victory. Certain that… Continue reading Book review: Raven. A Dark Fantasy Short Story by Angel Leya.
Sisters and Rivals by Margaret Lynette Sharp is a short romance story revolving around two sisters and their partners. Linda is a simple woman with simple needs. She wants to be loved and respected. She wants to find that special someone to build a life with but one thing stands in her way, her flirtatious… Continue reading Book review: Sisters and Rivals by Margaret Lynette Sharp
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