Rexx and Jester Stack the Deck~ by Chris Solaas

When a myna bird is struck by lightning and somehow survives, he discovers he's a robotic bird with no memory of his true purpose. Robots from the lab where he was created come trying to bring him back, so he can be destroyed. But Jester has a problem with that.

Meanwhile, a ranger named Rexx is given a top secret mission to save his country from a war they cannot win. A war against robots that were banned a hundred years ago.

 

About the Author

Chris Solaas was born in Memphis, TN a half-century ago, the fourth child in a happy Norwegian/Italian family. He began writing stories at the tender age of 8. He was sure he was going to be a science fiction/fantasy novelist.

He graduated from the University of Memphis in Electrical Engineering, and began a career in Computer Programming. Things don't always work out the way you plan...

He still lives in the Greater Memphis area with a wonderful wife, four ADD children, and a bi-eyed snow-white monster dog that eats trees.

Somewhere in this mess, God took hold of him and shook him. Sort of like a terrier with a rat. Or a dad with His son. "What are you doing with the time and talent I gave you?"

"Uhhh... nuffin!" he said brightly.

Since then, he's been making up for lost time, writing songs and books for the glory of the King.

His passion is writing entertaining fantasy and Science Fiction stories with a Christian Worldview for kids like his four greatest fans.

You can visit his Author Website for news, contact information, and other cool stuff at

www.lynvia.com

Amazon Review

This was a very cute and captivating read!

You will follow Rexx and Jasper on a wonderful imaginary filled adventure that will be sure to delight the wanderlust in readers of all ages!

This is the first book in this series I've read by this author, and based on this book, I look forward to reading the other antics of these characters!

It's very well written and edited, and as I mentioned above, the story will ignite your imagination and keep you interested throughout the book!

Content Rating

Drug: There is a bit of drinking.

Violence: nothing graphic.

Adult: None, squeaky clean.

Moral: The moral of the story is that discovering one's true identity can lead to unexpected courage and the drive to fight for freedom and justice.

Geared for early readers to 3rd grade. Kids up to 11 should enjoy this series.

Amazon Link:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C71WFFPR

X Link:@Lynvia

The Bervovem Chronicles 4 book series~by Victoria Simcox

The Bernovem Chronicles: Series Synopsis

In The Warble join Kristina on a thrilling adventure through the enchanting land of Bernovem. After receiving a mysterious Christmas gift, she is transported to this magical realm, where she is hailed as the "chosen one" destined to free the land from the malevolent Queen Sentiz. Armed with the legendary Warble, Kristina must navigate treacherous forests and confront zelbocks to fulfill her quest.

In the fast-paced sequel, The Shard, a prank goes awry, sending Kristina and her friends back to Bernovem. They embark on a sea voyage to Werrien's homeland, but dark forces and ghostly apparitions threaten their journey.

By the third installment, The Medallion, Kristina stays in Bernovem to help Hector Mysteria search for the hidden Book of Prophecy, all while Queen Sentiz seeks the Medallion to cement her power. Kristina's bravery takes her soaring on a dragon's back as new allies and challenges arise.

In the grand finale, The Prophecy, chaos reigns across Bernovem as Resucca and his followers unleash terror. With the fate of the realm hanging in the balance, Kristina must confront her fears and teenage dilemmas while battling against Sentiz's tyranny. Prepare for a whirlwind of events leading to a climactic conclusion that will change everything in this epic saga.

Drug Content:

The Bernovem Chronicles are generally rated G to PG. Most books contain minimal drinking, often linked to humorous situations or antagonists. One story features a prince affected by a potion. Overall, the series maintains a light tone, making it suitable for younger audiences. 

Violence content:

The Bernovem Chronicles have a violence rating ranging from G to PG-13. The first book features fantasy violence similar to that found in Narnia or Disney films, balancing humor with darker themes. The second book includes minimal violence. The third and fourth books introduce mild graphic elements with magical creatures and action-packed scenes. Overall, the series offers a blend of fantasy violence comparable to the Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia series.

Language Content:

The Bernovem Chronicles: G - The language in this series is squeaky clean.

Adult Content:

The Bernovem Chronicles have an adult content rating of G to PG. Books 1 and 2 include content similar to a Disney movie, featuring only light childhood romance. Books 3 and 4 introduce mild romantic interest, with characters occasionally leading each other on. Overall, the series maintains a light-hearted approach to romantic themes.

Christian Values:

The Bernovem Chronicles explore a variety of Christian themes throughout the series. While Book 1 focuses on faith, friendship, and the struggle against evil, Book 2 introduces elements of divine guidance and the ongoing battle between good and evil. In Book 3, the dynamics of good and evil become more evident, with themes of prayer and loyalty. By Book 4, faith and divine intervention are central, showcasing self-sacrifice and the triumph of good. Overall, the series presents a strong faith-based message, emphasizing spiritual battles and moral choices.

About the Author

Victoria was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, to an Austrian immigrant mother and a Dutch immigrant father. She now calls Western Washington home. Besides her writing career, Victoria taught elementary-school art for several years. Her past times are writing, reading, and painting watercolors. She likes to read theological and some fantasy genres.

The below link is to the author's US page where you can find the complete series, in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover as well as Victoria's second series; the heartwarming and hilarious Norma Elliot's Secret Journal. 

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B005HFJL8K/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=0c4666c0-4cf2-4f75-ae13-4e4bf877ae54&ref_=ap_rdr

Sorry, there is no universal link to author pages. For countries outside the US, please visit Amazon and search for "Victoria Simcox Author Page" under the book category.

Divine Legacy of Love by Tori Hines

One can’t choose their family; especially when adopted. Emmaline Kensington, who was diagnosed with ADHD, soon realized this when she was deemed an embarrassment to her elite parents and their gifted and beautiful younger biological daughter. Fortunately, her recently jilted friend Carrie gave her an ancestry kit for her 24th birthday that found a grandmother who had been searching for her only living kin. Together, they traveled to Charleston SC to visit and learn about her history in the weeks before ‘Belle’ passed away. Unexpectedly, Emma became an heiress and owner of a 160-year-old historic mansion that was once a B&B, soon becoming attracted to its maintenance man. Yet life was far from tranquil when previous family issues follow her involving an unexpected death that interfere with her wedding plans. Could Emma leave her past trials and tribulations behind to start over anew without chaos and disruption or would it forever follow and haunt her? Join Emma and Carrie as they attempt to rebuild their lives through faith and perseverance while seeking a new beginning.

 

 About the Author

Tori Hines

Tori Hines is a longtime booklover who attempts to read 2-3 books weekly in addition to her writings. Living in the Midwest, she enjoys the changing of seasons, visiting with her children and grandchildren, and taking walks in nature with her husband and two dogs.
 

Review

Emmaline Kensington was confirmed to have ADHD. Add to that, she was adopted but considered a humiliation to her high fluent father and mother who also have a more attractive bio-daughter to dote on.

Carrie, Emmaline’s friend, gives Emmaline a DNA ancestry kit for her birthday, and then the two of them journey to Charleston SC to meet Belle, Emmaline’s bio grandmother.

Belle, who has been searching for her long-lost relative dies, and surprisingly, Emma inherits an historic house, as well as meets the man who is the estates care taker.

Not all that shines is gold though for earlier problems shadow Emmaline concerning an unforeseen disruption that affects her nuptial day.

Full of struggles, fortitude, faith, hope, love, and romance, Divine Legacy of Love by Tori Hines is a great read to cuddle up with along with a blanket and cup of tea on a rainy day.

Content Rating

Drug: only prescribed for ADHD: 

Language - Respectful: Violence - includes a murder mystery: 

Adult - PG-13: ages high school and up: 

Moral:Christian-based, however, involves some questionable by others than the main characters.

Link 

https://books2read.com/u/3LlRae 

The Secrets She Learns: A Better Late Romance (Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances Book 4) by Jacqueline Diamond

Shocking secrets, unexpected love, a cold-case mystery—and a nosy beagle!

At the age of 50, nurse Anni discovers she has two half sisters, both of whom were hurt by a con man who has disappeared. Determined to bring her new family together and unravel the past, she hires a handsome P.I., and gets more than she bargained for. That includes his newly adopted dog, who isn’t shy about fostering a romance or digging up evidence.

Former police detective Jon, now in business for himself, is frustrated by the one who got away, a swindler who tricked folks including Jon’s own mother out of their savings. His new neighbor, appealingly warm-spirited Anni, is more than the perfect client. She’s also a woman who sends the barriers around his heart crashing to the ground.

 

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond writes romantic comedies, medical romances, Regency romances and mysteries—more than 100 titles!

A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jackie is known for her Safe Harbor Medical romance and mystery series, her Downhome Doctors series, and her Regency romances. Jackie earned a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award.

Her newest exciting venture is the Forgotten Village Magical Mystery series, beginning with A Cat's Garden of Secrets. Other recent works include the Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances series, featuring couples over age 50.

Jackie has been married for more than 40 years and lives in Southern California.

Please visit her Jacqueline Diamond Author page on Facebook. You can learn more about her books and audiobooks at jacquelinediamond dot net, and you can follow Jackie here at Author Central.

Jackie appreciates her readers and hopes you enjoy her books!

Review

The Secrets She Learns is book 4 in Jacqueline Diamond’s romantic series, A Better Late Romance (Sisters, Lovers, and Second Chances). In the previous three books we meet Gavin Everly, a narcissistic misogynist who vanishes from Rancho Allegro without a trace. For four year the police, headed by Jonathan Trimbel, searches for the man for cheating his elderly victims of their life savings. The man has no conscience. He impregnates Anni Leffler’s friend Sara and refuses to admit paternity. On top of that, on his wedding day to her friend Kiri, he seduces the maid of honor, Eden. They get caught, so he marries Eden instead, and the poor woman struggles for years in an abusive marriage.

Anni wants more than anything else for Gavin Everly to be brought to justice. When she realizes her new neighbor is Jon Trimbel, she hires the retired detective turned private eye, to uncover Everly’s whereabouts. She wants to help free her Southern California community of the pain Everly has caused so many people she loves.

Content Rating

Drug use: There are a few references to characters (off-stage) who used drugs or might be vulnerable to drug use.

Language: no swearing

Violence: discussions of past violence including a murder.

Adult: no sex scenes

Moral: exposing sins of the past can be painful, but ultimately lead to healing.

X: @JacqueDiamond

Amazom:https://books2read.com/u/mdA5Nl

Honey Bee Animal Rescue: by Peggy McGee Free~July 6th thru 10th~2024

 Learn to count to 10 while taking care of animals in this rescue!

Explore another 'I Can Read It Myself Book' where the young reader can share counting skills.

Join Honey Bee on her adventures in her animal rescue, where she helps care for and heal hurt animals.

Included are other activities to enhance the fun, ending with a special badge to wear for all those who love helping animals!

Author, Peggy McGee, author of "The Psychic Sara Series", the Orphan Train Adventures, and the Wildflower Series (to name a few) taught school, covering many grade levels and college courses in various states, during the first part of her employment years. She has a MS in Education, to include Social Sciences and a Reading Specialty. Most recently, prior to retirement, she was involved with the elderly, providing for their psycho-social needs. During this time, she published many newsletters; however, her ultimate goal was always to become an author. She has three children, five grandchildren and currently lives with her husband in Michigan.

Review

As readers follow Honey Bee's journey, they are encouraged to partake in a sense of responsibility and empathy. Whether it's counting the number of animals, tallying their needs, or identifying various objects, young readers are actively involved in the learning process.

The book concludes with a special badge, rewarding children who have demonstrated their love and dedication to helping animals. This tangible symbol serves as a source of pride and motivates children to continue their compassionate actions.

Moral: The moral of this story is that through active participation and empathy, children learn the importance of responsibility towards animals and develop a sense of compassion. The special badge at the end of the book reinforces these values, encouraging children to take pride in their efforts and continue to make a positive difference in the lives of animals.

Link

Amazon:  https://books2read.com/u/bodPBL

The Regrets of Men: (The Peter Smith Chronicles - American Revolution Historical Fiction Series) by Danny J. Bradbury

Now that the war is over, the real work begins to unify the fledgling country. Peter Smith has survived many harrowing battles against the British. He now faces his biggest challenge, which could determine the future for him and his family. After his parents' death, he receives an assignment from a surprising source. Peter must decide whether to take on this new task or fulfill a promise to stay with his family.

The relief of surviving the war for independence provides Peter with options to live safely back home in Boston. With the support of his wife, Anne, the family embarks on a new challenge to return to South Carolina to take up a different fight. Peter is faced with deep-seated hatred and institutional racism.

Peter takes on a new role as a politician, made possible by his celebrity, to try to end slavery. He is thwarted at every turn by the actions of his neighbors. When he is faced with a brutal attack on his family, he must decide to risk everything to bring the attacker to justice, face possible death or failure, or stay the course to complete his mission.

The Regrets of War is the harrowing third novel in The Peter Smith Chronicles series. You will be drawn in by the dramatic story of one man who tries to make a difference and is tested for his beliefs. Get your copy today.

 

Danny J. Bradbury

About the author

I have been writing historical fiction novels since I retired from the Insurance industry. I have a lifelong love of history and enjoy sharing my accumulated knowledge. I was born and raised in Colorado and Wyoming. I served in the U.S. Navy. My wife and I currently live in South Carolina. We have three grown daughters and four grandchildren.

 

Review

 "The Regrets of Man," the third book in The Peter Smith Chronicles, takes you on a powerful journey through post-war America.

Peter Smith, fresh from the battlefields, now faces the tough task of uniting a divided country and tackling deep-rooted racism. After losing his parents, Peter is caught between staying with his family in Boston or taking on a new mission in South Carolina. With his wife Anne by his side, he decides to fight slavery using his newfound political influence.

The story vividly shows the challenges Peter faces, especially when his family is brutally attacked. He has to make tough choices between seeking justice and sticking to his mission.

This book is an emotional and gripping tale of one man's fight for a better future. It's a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction.

Content Rating

Drugs: None

 Language: None, 

Violence: Contains violence, depicting battlefield flashbacks, racial attacks, and personal confrontations. It serves to highlight the harsh realities of post-war America and the protagonist's struggle against deep-rooted racism and slavery.

Adult: No sexual content

Moral: It underscores the importance of standing up against injustice and adversity, despite the personal sacrifices and difficult choices that may accompany such actions.

Links 

Amazon:  https://books2read.com/u/3n9xjB

 Twiiter:  @DanBradbury52

Clement: The Green~by Craig Hipkins

Normandy. The year 1161. King Henry ll sends the 14 year old Clement, Count of la Haye on a secret mission. The young count and his friends travel in the wake of the mysterious mariner known only as Sir Humphrey Rochford. Their destination? The legendary land of Vinland, known only from the Norse sagas. The journey is full of adventure and intrigue. Clement battles with a tyrannical Irish king and then finds his vessel attacked by a massive monster from the deep. The Green Ship sails to the sparse and barren land of Greenland where more trouble awaits.

About the author

Craig R. Hipkins grew up in Hubbardston Massachusetts. He is the author of medieval and gothic fiction. His novel Adalbert is the sequel to Astrolabe written by his late twin brother Jay S. Hipkins (1968-2018)

He is an avid long distance runner and enjoys astronomy in his spare time.

Review 

Fourteen-year-old Clement, Count of la Haye is sent off on a top-secret assignment in the wake of the enigmatic seafarer Sir Humphrey Rochford. Clement and his pals’ destination will be the land of Vinland.

Clement fights the evil Irish king and later discovers his vessel struck by a gigantic brute of the sea. Then more misfortune and mishaps occur when the Green Ship navigates to the scant and desolate Greenland.

Clement: The Green Ship is book 2 in the Clement series. Book 1 was excellent and book 2 was just as or even better. There are time-period maps, an index of word meanings, and character descriptions. Also wonderful writings of sea monsters and maritime and nautical tellings.

Author Craig Hipkins’ love of and knowledge of mythology, fairy tales, and fantasy shines in his writing which is intriguing, witty, humorous, and suspenseful.

Teens and adults alike who enjoy fantasy will love this tale jam-packed with escapades, battles, mystery, and phenomenal sea creatures.

Content rating

Drug Con

Drug Content: G - Casual drinking occurs in a few places.

Violence: PG - unfortunate accidents, people may be left somewhat injured. There is no deliberate harm intended, and graphic descriptions are also absent.

Language: PG - Mild expletives scattered here and there.

Adult Content: G - Some kissing and romance are depicted.

Christian content: In this book, the characters wrestle with the question of God's role in their suffering while holding steadfast to their faith. They attend church regularly and engage in nightly prayers as a family on occasion. Prayers for healing and safety are common, as are discussions about the afterlife. The protagonist's intense inner conflict, acts of self-sacrifice, and subsequent development of character are exceptionally compelling.

Links 

Amazon: https://books2read.com/u/3kXjxO

X: @CraigHipkins

tent: G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places. Violence: PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either. Language: PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives. Drug Content: G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places. Violence: PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either. Language: PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives. Adult Content: G - There is romance and some kissing. Christian content: The characters in this book struggle with where God is in their suffering but remain steadfast in their faith. Church attendance is encouraged, and nightly prayers with the family are present occasionally. Prayer for healing and safety are not uncommon. Discussion is made about people being in heaven when they die. The raw conflict, self-sacrifice, and ensuing depth of character in the protagonist is stunning.Drug Content: G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places. Violence: PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either. Language: PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives. Adult Content: G - There is romance and some kissing. Christian content: The characters in this book struggle with where God is in their suffering but remain steadfast in their faith. Church attendance is encouraged, and nightly prayers with the family are present occasionally. Prayer for healing and safety are not uncommon. Discussion is made about people being in heaven when they die. The raw conflict, self-sacrifice, and ensuing depth of character in the protagonist is stunning.AduDrug Content: G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places. Violence: PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either. Language: PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives. Adult Content: G - There is romance and some kissing. Christian content: The characters in this book struggle with where God is in their suffering but remain steadfast in their faith. Church attendance is encouraged, and nightly prayers with the family are present occasionally. Prayer for healing and safety are not uncommon. Discussion is made about people being in heaven when they die. The raw conflict, self-sacrifice, and ensuing depth of character in the protagonist is stunning.lt Content: G - There is romance and some kissing. Christian content: The characters in this book struggle with where God is in their suffering but remain steadfast in their faith. Church attendance is encouraged, and nightly prayers with the family are present occasionally. Prayer for healing and safety are not uncommon. Discussion is made about people being in heaven when they die. The raw conflict, self-sacrifice, and ensuing depth of character in the protagonist is stunning.