tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67233517100935811182024-03-16T18:11:00.426-07:00Book Reviews with Content RatingVictoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.comBlogger1032125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-44890305063998643872024-03-15T17:17:00.000-07:002024-03-15T17:17:28.183-07:00 THE KALICO KIDS COLLECTION: LIFE WITH THE PUPPETS by Rachel Jamerson <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOEMQDiuVUr0ZyDZcO38Z87UvVkE23pd1d4MyEisifG7easb6GumuSlIPVIxR_XMdX3X6HZB_iRntukvsfPjAYE2wdW-BogFcmvsrB6-egzuZyGHgRRcmG06x3YTmHqWB5zjUAzAZN8XpuEwR5lkjDptM8DpBdlInzEmEpZevPgrV5KbjAIUFpPyrePYI/s1500/71ubowmmSuL._SL1500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="943" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOEMQDiuVUr0ZyDZcO38Z87UvVkE23pd1d4MyEisifG7easb6GumuSlIPVIxR_XMdX3X6HZB_iRntukvsfPjAYE2wdW-BogFcmvsrB6-egzuZyGHgRRcmG06x3YTmHqWB5zjUAzAZN8XpuEwR5lkjDptM8DpBdlInzEmEpZevPgrV5KbjAIUFpPyrePYI/w201-h320/71ubowmmSuL._SL1500_.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <span>The Kalico Kids are puppets created for use in Junior church
classes. Scripts and stories, teach Biblical principles through imagined
scenarios to which children can readily relate. Any puppet can be used.
The stories are fun and the scripts can be used in class or Bible
School. The material was created by the author including homemade
puppets.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5dPPWMT9Qsk_scMB5UlWR7eGNkVVsDhmWU-LyIpdThYaIvZf4fAZaSKHUxEiQrwh5O0lhrpXI1a0Dl7KNj89qnb95XDi9WsTbvN2mAI9-bdXKFTGzmRrAVQP7eTCjx5Kx6HIXicu4ZxOfFmKWUS14wzTWbyffPI64_irQ1o5ryHM_v235pluMBmnjeac/s1200/137228454_10217067826637842_3103559264429724206_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5dPPWMT9Qsk_scMB5UlWR7eGNkVVsDhmWU-LyIpdThYaIvZf4fAZaSKHUxEiQrwh5O0lhrpXI1a0Dl7KNj89qnb95XDi9WsTbvN2mAI9-bdXKFTGzmRrAVQP7eTCjx5Kx6HIXicu4ZxOfFmKWUS14wzTWbyffPI64_irQ1o5ryHM_v235pluMBmnjeac/w200-h200/137228454_10217067826637842_3103559264429724206_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__column__c_Zxe AuthorBio__author-bio__content__XjmhK" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__title__CO2Dr"><span style="font-family: courier;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">About the author</span></b></span></div><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__author-biography__WeqwH"><p>I have been writing for twenty-five years. My favorite resource is scripture. A hunger for God’s Word took me to the campus of Precepts International in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There I learned the Inductive Bible Study method, which completely changed the way I view scripture.</p><p>I served for five plus years in a local chapter of CONTACT USA. While there I served on the board of directors and as a crisis line specialist. In addition I am certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors in Caring for People God’s Way. I remained an active member until 2005. I am currently retired.</p><p>After becoming a Christian, my desire to write and quest for answers were dedicated to understanding God’s message to man. What exactly was He saying and why were there so many different interpretations? As a result, I became an avid student of scripture. My book ‘Spiritual Compass’ contains excerpts from various articles written over the years. It also takes the reader on a simple walk through the Word of God and offers insights derived from the personal journey of others.</p><p>I am a widowed grandmother of eight, retired and living in Southwestern Virginia.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Amazon Review </span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span>This
is an entertaining book written for grammar school age children. Its
length is perfect for that audience and though the content is different,
it is sort of reminiscent of Beatrix Potter’s books. However, the
author uses puppets instead of animals, which is effective in its
delivery. This book would be one for a parent to read to their child
before bed. I imagine it would leave a lasting impression as there are
moral lessons throughout. The chapters are not too long so it would be
perfect to read one each night. The illustrations are also effective.
Well done!</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Content rating</b></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span> </span></span></span></p></div></div>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-70355128528485384522024-03-14T13:10:00.000-07:002024-03-14T13:12:22.313-07:00From the Plains to the Sea<p> <span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2cWVna7j1xefIh7DnZ_3ru6GMa6MIrNY5aMI-jS8s9DAatsXxI9ntz5HM-aChGtg9LQ4icahc3-oBSCOnm6DYERZC6YfL-VuZQboy1Pvc8Fsesk0JnmBWbGZ01gOSvwAH6r-4BQf48-48-stDO8QVcKw_ZQrlenM-GdhyphenhyphenaS6kbObcOMYdKdJk1ikOast/s1500/71KZV5djdPL._SL1500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2cWVna7j1xefIh7DnZ_3ru6GMa6MIrNY5aMI-jS8s9DAatsXxI9ntz5HM-aChGtg9LQ4icahc3-oBSCOnm6DYERZC6YfL-VuZQboy1Pvc8Fsesk0JnmBWbGZ01gOSvwAH6r-4BQf48-48-stDO8QVcKw_ZQrlenM-GdhyphenhyphenaS6kbObcOMYdKdJk1ikOast/s320/71KZV5djdPL._SL1500_.jpg" width="205" /></a></span></div><span><br />A gripping tribute to the men who
served aboard the USS Boyd in the Pacific during World War II. Based on
true events as seen through the eyes of a fictitious sailor who grew up
in the high plains of Colorado. It's a tale of bravery and the desire to
avenge the most dastardly attack against America.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="TruncateBlock__content__g_Uao" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="BookDescription__description__fEDur"><p><span>The
book chronicles the journey of just one of the crew from the aftermath
of the attack on Pearl Harbor to the climactic end of the war. It looks
back on his life, which is an all too common example of what many young
men faced growing up during the Great Depression.</span></p><p><span>The ship and its crew face many hardships along the way and in the end they are there for each other.</span></p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTno9Gtuhxrdu2wcYev6XkWWkqHLsvAO3gpDACSgNC2zxo4g-r3PmmzihXHafpA11bKJpuutRK81_b7pJ0nqlVPLBgH4GkZ4o_aydqucvlJkBZwc_CGGL0PuRLyO84P-gh9_NaO1g9HkNI5aEKxsFfI2qlHQJPltBTraEL9H21ccoFw5tT8JX98GlNdva/s450/ae0e6ifvr9bdcbc1f3r20e5v57._SY450_CR0,0,450,450_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTno9Gtuhxrdu2wcYev6XkWWkqHLsvAO3gpDACSgNC2zxo4g-r3PmmzihXHafpA11bKJpuutRK81_b7pJ0nqlVPLBgH4GkZ4o_aydqucvlJkBZwc_CGGL0PuRLyO84P-gh9_NaO1g9HkNI5aEKxsFfI2qlHQJPltBTraEL9H21ccoFw5tT8JX98GlNdva/w200-h200/ae0e6ifvr9bdcbc1f3r20e5v57._SY450_CR0,0,450,450_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="a-section _about-the-author-card_carouselItemStyles_authorName__HSb1t"><a class="a-size-large a-link-normal" href="https://www.amazon.com/Danny-J-Bradbury/e/B0B82Q3DXH/ref=aufs_dp_mata_dsk"><h2>Danny J. Bradbury</h2></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">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 US Navy. My wife and I have three grown daughters and
two grandsons.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Amazon Review </span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span>From
the Plains to the Sea, by Danny Bradbury is an awesome read! I, like
most females, do not usually read much about war. This book turned out
to be well worth the time invested.<br />The author tells this story as if
he was actually the young man from Colorado who lived during the
Depression and II World War. His depiction of events is realistic,
exciting, and extremely entertaining.<br />Major events in the story
include a difficult upbringing, living during the Depression, and three
years spent on a Navy vessel in the heat of the conflict. He speaks of
the conflict in Iwo Jima and Okinawa as well as many others. The main
character also survived a major attack against his ship which left both
physical and emotional scars.<br />This young man made it through the war,
came back to finish high school and college, and obtained a degree in
engineering. Great story!</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Content Rating:</b></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span> </span></span></span></b><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Drug content:</b> None </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Violence content:</b> Non-graphic battle <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Adult content:</b> None <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Language content:</b> No cursing <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Moral content: </b></span>In times of adversity, camaraderie and
unity among comrades prevail, showcasing the resilience and courage of
those who serve in the face of immense challenges.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Links: </b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://books2read.com/u/3JLr9X"><b>https://books2read.com/u/3JLr9X</b></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Twiiter: <a href=" @DanBradbury52"> @DanBradbury52</a></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-89692481850795587292024-03-12T13:07:00.000-07:002024-03-12T13:07:41.396-07:00 Bandy by Craig Hipkins<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPPzygRigZkxRRaFA_npaool_RY-F-4lyhgSnoEgwkMyCwooxXVkDrg2usflW0AFiKE-iuqdZmkUNuJdlx0E87R5OFCKtcwTQdLbl4vnpLbkqFo0pV0P9F0CjshUx9dPCX3nQY5GO_9XwydwopjGuMSQlB1h4I5fYbSsUR6o8GCeVDt5wrvFZwwxjTY91/s1000/51CzREI02kL._SL1000_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="633" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPPzygRigZkxRRaFA_npaool_RY-F-4lyhgSnoEgwkMyCwooxXVkDrg2usflW0AFiKE-iuqdZmkUNuJdlx0E87R5OFCKtcwTQdLbl4vnpLbkqFo0pV0P9F0CjshUx9dPCX3nQY5GO_9XwydwopjGuMSQlB1h4I5fYbSsUR6o8GCeVDt5wrvFZwwxjTY91/w254-h400/51CzREI02kL._SL1000_.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span>Isaac’s only friend is a passenger pigeon named Bandy. He deludes
himself in believing the bird talks to him. Bullied, he is resigned to a
life of being the misunderstood bookworm by neighboring boys until a
disastrous fire kills his parents and little sisters, sparing only his
younger brother, Thomas. He and Thomas are taken in by their Uncle
Raymond, an abolitionist, who plans to send Isaac to Virginia to buy
Joy, a young slave with debilitating health, from her slave owner, Wil
Jericho. Shortly after arriving in Virginia, Isaac learns the ugly
truth. The butler who accompanied him on the journey killed his uncle
before leaving and plans to do the same to Isaac to steal Raymond’s
estate.</span><br /><span></span><br /><span>Isaac, with Joy, escape into the backwoods of Virginia.
Discovering passages of the Underground Railroad, stowing away in
carriages, hiding in churches, and outwitting the mercenaries hired by
Jericho, the two teens fight tooth and nail to make it to Boston before
they’re caught. Will Joy be taken from this life by sickness before
she’s found freedom? On their journey, they learn a lot about each
other. Isaac promises to bring Joy to Bandy's pond, a heavenly place
where peace and serenity reign.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_RYeXeihCe-b5U0oJ-U9fgXcZe5t2yqsK7zpgsehL8G2Arxi09cCQS77FxgvWdpe7LHd5qtuZC18j3uUrSv5Gd00Dy7gzK4bIGebe0Toea82a3dz-KjFzzciNGDjMRw1tXz-GbZUdKPL1128rHEpoaNPm0VejkBZCiAf_vUNMBEBb3h8oYiqcoQlgxNa/s450/33t7eg0qvn1fivqd249es6kclp._SY450_CR0,0,450,450_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_RYeXeihCe-b5U0oJ-U9fgXcZe5t2yqsK7zpgsehL8G2Arxi09cCQS77FxgvWdpe7LHd5qtuZC18j3uUrSv5Gd00Dy7gzK4bIGebe0Toea82a3dz-KjFzzciNGDjMRw1tXz-GbZUdKPL1128rHEpoaNPm0VejkBZCiAf_vUNMBEBb3h8oYiqcoQlgxNa/w200-h200/33t7eg0qvn1fivqd249es6kclp._SY450_CR0,0,450,450_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></span><br /><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__column__c_Zxe AuthorBio__author-bio__content__XjmhK"><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__title__CO2Dr"><b>About the author</b></div><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__title__CO2Dr"><h1 class="AuthorSubHeader__author-subheader__name__HkJyX"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Craig R. Hipkins</span></h1></div><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__author-biography__WeqwH"><p>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)</p><p>He is an avid long distance runner and enjoys astronomy in his spare time.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: georgia;">Amazon Review</b></p><p> <span class="a-size-base review-text review-text-content" data-hook="review-body"><span>"1860
Virginia" takes readers on an exciting journey through pre-Civil War
America, weaving together themes of friendship, freedom, and resilience.
Isaac, an orphan has a trusty pigeon friend, Bandy. He joins forces
with Joy, a sickly slave girl, in a daring escape from a cruel master.<br /><br />Their
adventure is rapid narrow escapes and heart-pounding moments as they
avoid capture and chase after their dreams of freedom. Along the way,
they discover a newfound strength in themselves and in their bond with
each other.<br /><br />I found that the author skillfully captures the
essence of the era, highlighting themes of bravery and the fight for
justice. Isaac's pledge to take Joy to a serene spot by Bandy's pond
resonates deeply, capturing their quest for a better life.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="a-size-base review-text review-text-content" data-hook="review-body"><span><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Rating</span></b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Drug Content:</b> Isaac and Joy run into a drunk who threatens them. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Violence:</b> There is mild violence. Isaac is forced to defend himself and Joy against bad people who wish to do them harm. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Language: </b>No offensive language. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Adult Content:</b> None </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-1qaijid r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Christian or Moral Content: </b>I consider this book to have a Christian ideology. Love, chivalry, friendship, & honor.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="a-size-base review-text review-text-content" data-hook="review-body"><span> Link </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="a-size-base review-text review-text-content" data-hook="review-body"><span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/bM2WwG">https://books2read.com/u/bM2WwG</a><br /></span></span></p></div></div></div><p></p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-77790022178691178212024-01-16T08:36:00.000-08:002024-01-16T08:36:39.660-08:00Of Secrets and Sorcery (A Prince of Lynvia Book 1) by Chris Solaas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJ9iBvCC-pg77YZnDMPMeV0UM4j7V2UkvHg56TBx5Bjnj3Eh-vVdQ1kaG4TehbJ6k9ik2OfEt7UgPJ8am_fy8Fd3SifAMiuuCErkBV58sDModEADOHv8n9otRsgLCEyikfaQSZrIUzrZDzjOIvtTOZtbkst4wtJIDFbxXn_muWauuqcrcJzQDu8ia5Qpa/s1500/91DZ+eUQNLL._SL1500_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="938" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJ9iBvCC-pg77YZnDMPMeV0UM4j7V2UkvHg56TBx5Bjnj3Eh-vVdQ1kaG4TehbJ6k9ik2OfEt7UgPJ8am_fy8Fd3SifAMiuuCErkBV58sDModEADOHv8n9otRsgLCEyikfaQSZrIUzrZDzjOIvtTOZtbkst4wtJIDFbxXn_muWauuqcrcJzQDu8ia5Qpa/s320/91DZ+eUQNLL._SL1500_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <span>Middle School is the least of Kyne Goodrum's problems. That is, it
would be if he could take his dragon along. When Kyne moves to a sleepy
little town in Tennessee, he has no idea the house his family is moving
into is 'haunted'. He begins having dreams of a world where dragons
live, where magic really works, and for some inexplicable reason,
everyone he meets is trying to kill him! He spends each day dealing with
bullies and burned-out teachers, and each night running for his life.
When's a guy gonna get some sleep? His only friend is a sarcastic dragon
who seems to know much more than he's saying. Wounds that Kyne receives
in his dreams last into his waking world, and he begins to wonder which
world is real... Or are they both?</span><p></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Review: </span></p><p><span> </span><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span>Kyne
Goodrum's middle school life is challenging, but it gets even stranger
when his family moves to a supposedly haunted house in a quiet Tennessee
town. What truly disturbs Kyne are his extraordinary dreams.<br /><br />Kyne
is transported to a dream world where dragons roam and magic is real,
but his waking hours are filled with bullies and unenthused teachers.<br /><br />In
his dream world, Kyne's brash dragon companion hides many secrets.
Strangely, Kyne suffers injuries that become real when he wakes up,
blurring the line between the two worlds.<br /><br />Author Chris Sollas
skillfully combines adventure, suspense, and moral reflection in this
gripping middle school mystery. It's a captivating journey that will
enthrall both young readers and those young at heart, in the enchantment
of storytelling and the wisdom of scriptures. Kyne's shift from an
ordinary town to a dragon-filled world is an exciting adventure enriched
with moral depth.</span></span></span></p><p><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Rating</b></span><p></p><p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Drugs:</b> There is no mention of drug or alcohol-related content, making it a suitable choice for a young audience. </span></p><p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Violence:</b> There are components like sword fighting, spears, arrows, and other combat scenarios typical of fantasy genres. These are portrayed in a manner appropriate for the book's target audience, generally pre-teens and young teens, and characterized as wholesome and suitable for young readers, with no emphasis on overtly violent or graphic material. </span></p><p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Adult content: </b>clean and age-appropriate book for a young audience, with a focus on fantasy and adventure themes rather than adult themes. </span></p><p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Christian content: </b>The story features scripture with moral reflections, prayer, and faith-inspired themes that may resonate with scripture, allowing readers to draw connections to religious themes without being strictly religious in content.</span></p><p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><p></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> </span><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span> </span></span></span>Chris Solaas</span>
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novel, Peter Smith is faced with the dilemma of staying with his wife and
unborn child or giving in to his calling to rejoin the fight for American
independence.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">
Can a man crippled by war and the demons of his past make the right choice?
Will his wife, Anne, be strong enough to support her husband’s decision?
Finally, can the son of one of the British murdered officers from HMS Progress
find the revenge he seeks against the cabin boy?</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXqF5jMdKH0qC7Hc4ZnD8NRrA9VVRJPOufUC5i10Kni3VyT9STeAXz8xByRfDSLS1gjkZZVJjmwfjaCPyQW0TszzCaol3jpKFoKh9e2DhiX7PuVLr2_k5ovTLRnJ29NFIMdS1VMwKbainZbB0k1O2xy5evgx5Bg67-VNurCXQO0TLV_i4GerCuMi0Kh0I/s400/Go8EgWiq_400x400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXqF5jMdKH0qC7Hc4ZnD8NRrA9VVRJPOufUC5i10Kni3VyT9STeAXz8xByRfDSLS1gjkZZVJjmwfjaCPyQW0TszzCaol3jpKFoKh9e2DhiX7PuVLr2_k5ovTLRnJ29NFIMdS1VMwKbainZbB0k1O2xy5evgx5Bg67-VNurCXQO0TLV_i4GerCuMi0Kh0I/w200-h200/Go8EgWiq_400x400.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Danny J. Bradbury</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">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 US Navy. My wife and I have three grown daughters and two grandsons.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><b>Content rating:</b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Drug: No drug content.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Violence: PG13 for battle scenes.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Adult: content PG13</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Language: G.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Moral: There is an internal struggle of the protagonist, Peter Smith, as
he grapples with the choice between staying with his family or rejoining the
fight for American independence. The story focuses on personal dilemmas and
relationships.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Link:<span> </span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/mBA9MN">https://books2read.com/u/mBA9MN</a></span></span></p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-30597822264725852032023-12-16T16:38:00.000-08:002023-12-16T16:46:20.018-08:00When the Sun Sets: A New Day Will Dawn<p> </p><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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and everyone seemed to be suffering from a loss from one or both. Daisy
Malone, after losing her pa who worked at the Willard Estate in Chicago,
was invited by her recently widowed Aunt Sally in Kansas to live with
her on the farm. </span><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span> Daisy was a pretty nineteen-year-old who suffered
from ‘word blindness’ (dyslexia) that hindered her ability at finding a
job with some labeling her as ‘slow’. However, her talents surrounded
the ability to fix and repair items taught to her by her pa and the gift
of being able to play music by ear.</span><br /><span> Upon arriving in Glenbrook, she
found her aunt in a disabled state following a fall and nursed her back
to health. In the meantime, she soon became involved in the small town
while attempting to hide her limitations, wanting to start over again.
In doing so, she came upon many other families who also suffered recent
misfortune and heartbreak with the need to heal.</span><br /><span> In the meantime,
their local church reopened again with a new pastor, who was a chaplain
during the war. As handsome and charming as he was, all the young ladies
flocked around him. However, Daisy knew she didn’t have the
qualifications to be a good pastor’s wife. Despite initially attracting
prospective beaus, would they maintain an interest once her limitations
became known? Would she ever truly be accepted and fit in? Follow Daisy
in her adventures to remain safe while attempting to overcome adversity
in her search for acceptance and love. (This is a sweet and clean CF
novel for all ages to enjoy.)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><b>Amazon Review </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span>In
the aftermath of WWI and the Spanish flu, Daisy Malone, a dyslexic yet
gifted young woman, moves to her aunt's farm in Kansas. Navigating
small-town challenges and nursing her disabled aunt back to health,
Daisy's journey unfolds against the backdrop of a reopened local church
and a charismatic new pastor.<br /><br />Despite facing initial hurdles,
Daisy's determination to overcome adversity shines through, offering a
heartwarming exploration of healing and rebuilding lives after trauma.<br /><br />Suitable
for all ages, When the Sun Sets delivers a positive message of
resilience, faith, and the transformative power of love. This
beautifully crafted tale is both uplifting and impactful.</span></span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <b>Content:</b></p><p></p><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Drug Content:<br /></b>PG
– <span class="x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x1f6kntn xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto">None - Alcohol- mafia/prohibition although main character doesn't imbibe but gets caught up in unexpected scenario...</span></span><br /><b> </b></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Violence:<br /></b>G – None<br /><b> </b></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Language:<br /></b>G – None<br /> <br /><b>Adult Content:<br /></b>G
– None<br /> <br /><b>Christian content:</b> Themes of resilience, compassion, community, and acceptance as Daisy Malone, facing challenges such as dyslexia and loss, strives to build a new life and contribute positively to her small town. It underscores the importance of honesty, authenticity, and the pursuit of meaningful relationships amidst adversity and the search for acceptance and love.</div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Link: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/496OWJ">https://books2read.com/u/496OWJ</a><br /></div><br /><p> </p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-60360806176281318412023-11-30T09:58:00.000-08:002023-11-30T09:58:05.333-08:00Really? At Your Age?: A Better Late Romance by Jacqueline Diamond~By Chris Solaas @Lynvi<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1594854121i/54546694.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1594854121i/54546694.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BK8G9MC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Really? At Your Age?: A Better Late Romance </a></p><p>by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21946.Jacqueline_Diamond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacqueline Diamond</a></p><p><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-size: 16px;">At 52, the doctor dares set her sights on love and motherhood!</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-size: 16px;">Survivor
of a painful divorce, Dr. Cody Matchett has a fulfilling medical career
but no children. After a quake rattles her small town, she’s jolted
into considering the fate of her frozen embryos—along with her
long-simmering attraction to hospital attorney Ben Wright.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-size: 16px;">But
as Cody seeks a lasting love and family, she and Ben uncover shocking
secrets. Then there’s the tricky task of choosing a surrogate... a role
for which Ben’s grown daughter volunteers!</span></p><p><b>My Take:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr.
Cody Matchett appears to have it all together - a solid career in
medicine at a local hospital in her small childhood California town. But
appearances can be deceiving. She's managed to keep the attraction she
has for the hospital attorney Ben Wright under control, since he's still
loyal to his toxic wife murdered in a robbery. As if that weren't
enough, Cody is 52 and can't have children, children she desperately
longs for. A minor earthquake rattles Cody into considering the prospect
of taking action on the six precious fragile frozen embryos she has in
the vault. And it involves Ben too, as not only is his daughter being
considered as surrogate mother to carry those embryos to term, he's the
donor father for them as well!</p><p class="MsoNormal">As Cody tries to
open dialogue with Ben about the embryos, Ben struggles with the
attraction he feels for Cody, knowing that a relationship with her will
prove difficult, as he's signed away any rights to the children they may
have. And shocking secrets are about to hit the media that will upset
both their lives.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismVuy_Pz8GYR3AhNVbWfO3xSCyg1EjFWcKdbCb-CT85Ool6ijnUNQwAOdEEVit8DMu3kY8wRr0s5RK1HqRLybKDRUbYYRlHWGvAXXJ5MA1u7hupljZrvK6HRRFhqXOqXsRMB-TtOE2sBgrsLmwmIzasPm5NphqI3B-ZEfdIeH4f_Fzy4gdEAlliqyGRc8/s726/5star.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="141" data-original-width="726" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismVuy_Pz8GYR3AhNVbWfO3xSCyg1EjFWcKdbCb-CT85Ool6ijnUNQwAOdEEVit8DMu3kY8wRr0s5RK1HqRLybKDRUbYYRlHWGvAXXJ5MA1u7hupljZrvK6HRRFhqXOqXsRMB-TtOE2sBgrsLmwmIzasPm5NphqI3B-ZEfdIeH4f_Fzy4gdEAlliqyGRc8/s320/5star.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"> <b>Content:</b></p><p></p><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Drug Content:<br /></b>PG
– There's some drinking in this, bottles of alcohol in the fridge,
casual drinking. A minor character has a drug addiction and makes bad
choices that lead to disaster. <br /> <br /><b>Violence:<br /></b>G – A murder occurred in the past, other than that, there's nothing at all.<br /> <br /><b>Language:<br /></b>PG – There are a few mild swear words.<br /> <br /><b>Adult Content:<br /></b>PG
– There's adultery, pregnancy out of wedlock, discussion of fertility
technology and sterilization surgery. There's a kiss or two but nothing
further on screen.<br /> <br /><b>Christian content:<br /></b>Not
much. There's some discussion of God, and a few characters pray. Still,
there are positive character traits on display, such as loyalty,
fidelity, diligence, and self-sacrifice. There are negative character
traits as well, infidelity, murder, lying, and the like. Plenty of life
as we know it.</div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <br /><b>Final Analysis:<br /></b>I'm
not usually a fan of lighthearted romances, but this one had me
spellbound throughout. I can see why Jacqueline Diamond is a bestselling
author. This book was well-written. The dialogue was on point, the
settings were immersive, and the emotion raw and tangible. The
characters were believable and the stakes were high. I found myself
fully invested in the main characters and their struggles, unable to put
the book down until the last page. I look forward to reading more by
this author. Five Stars!</div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>About the Author:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1461624617p5/21946.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="137" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1461624617p5/21946.jpg" width="137" /></a></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">USA
Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond has more than 100 novels to
her name! A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jackie
is best known for her Safe Harbor Medical romances (17 in all) and
mysteries (four so far).</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">She
is currently writing a series of romances about three sisters, all over
50, finding or rediscovering love. They are part of the Better Late
collection of romantic comedies by Jackie and several other authors.
Jackie's first romance in the series is Really? At Your Age?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Jackie
has been honored with a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She
and her husband, who have two grown sons, live in Southern California.
You can learn more about her books at </span><a href="http://www.jacquelinediamond.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #00635d; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">www.jacquelinediamond.net</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">,
where you can sign up for her free monthly newsletter. You can contact
Jackie at JacquelineDiamondAuthor on Facebook or as @jacquediamond on
Twitter.</span></div><p> </p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-45493584045325765322023-11-20T13:13:00.000-08:002023-11-20T13:31:20.008-08:00A Common Man: The extraordinary tale of an ordinary 21st Century businessman from South Carolina who attempts to stop the assassination of Abraham Lincoln<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmM5gHzzKQnhI4Mf7HxBuoTJkfkCq_aSIrcviPxkrQ3mWfeoFFUqFayeJt-FLLEMgHbe6oWLXQRewSSU7in_kBPdWpZLILYTvdET-ANpp4YaBbSX1TtdbW7aO8KZEqsOJCTWXY1CS2MnLHsB1FFrzU5erk4oWhvdIu6udk9n56QJROkMrJpLyW2T7y0Q7/s1500/91N0rQzB3GL._SL1500_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="998" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmM5gHzzKQnhI4Mf7HxBuoTJkfkCq_aSIrcviPxkrQ3mWfeoFFUqFayeJt-FLLEMgHbe6oWLXQRewSSU7in_kBPdWpZLILYTvdET-ANpp4YaBbSX1TtdbW7aO8KZEqsOJCTWXY1CS2MnLHsB1FFrzU5erk4oWhvdIu6udk9n56QJROkMrJpLyW2T7y0Q7/w266-h400/91N0rQzB3GL._SL1500_.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span class="a-size-extra-large celwidget" data-cel-widget="productTitle" data-csa-c-id="b3ybt0-au3uqq-r6f8hb-fk4l4u" id="productTitle"><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">The
extraordinary tale of an ordinary 21st Century businessman from South
Carolina who attempts to stop the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.</span></b></span><p></p><p><span class="a-size-extra-large celwidget" data-cel-widget="productTitle" data-csa-c-id="b3ybt0-au3uqq-r6f8hb-fk4l4u" id="productTitle"><b> </b></span><span>William Campbell is a modern, middle-aged business man who lives
in upstate South Carolina along with his wife Linda. William is an
average man who feels he has not left his mark on the world. A student
of history and an avid reader, he has often wondered how the South would
have fared at the end of the American Civil War had Abraham Lincoln
been allowed to serve out the rest of his second term and prevent the
damaging effects of reconstruction to the Southern states and how that
has affected race relations ever since.<br /><br />After having a
particularly bad day at the office, William takes a walk to clear his
mind, and subsequently suffers a massive heart attack and blacks out. He
awakens to a large crowd of people trying to help him as he lies in the
street. He is confused by the dress and manner of these people, and as
he is being examined by the local doctor, comes to the uneasy
realization that he has been transported back to 1865. As the reality of
this sinks in, he realizes that he has been given a golden opportunity
to prevent the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.<br /><br /> Over the next
three months, William takes a harrowing journey north, at times by
himself, and other times assisted by all manner of people. It is a
journey of self-discovery and peril, testing the very limits of what he
can endure to complete his mission.<br /><br />As William travels on foot,
by wagon, and train, he comes into contact with a population that has
been impacted by four years of war. He is soon given the precious gift
of a few days in Washington to plan out how he will prevent the
assassination. During this time, he becomes emboldened by his prospects,
and even though he wants to make it back to his family, he knows that
he can’t fail in his mission.<br /><br />The rest, as they say, is history...or is it?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">~Amazon Customer Review~ </span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="a-size-base review-text review-text-content" data-hook="review-body"><span>When
an ordinary man is transported to the past in an isekai-like manner (as
we wonder if he's really dead???), he grasps for purpose and meaning in
his odd situation, with no prospects at finding a way home.<br /><br />In a
concise setup that put me in mind of Stephen King's 11/22/63, William
makes it his mission to stop the assassination of Lincoln. After all,
he's the only one who possibly can!<br /><br />The story was a fun cat and
mouse chase up through New England as William sacrifices his health,
relative modern innocence, and time to beat John Wilkes Booth to that
fated moment of murder, with suspicious agents of the South's military
hot on his trail.<br /><br />Packed with intriguing historical details and a
fresh perspective on what it really might have been like during the
Civil War, this is a great read for fans of historical time travel
fantasies!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="a-size-base review-text review-text-content" data-hook="review-body"><span><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ratings </span></b></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="a-size-base review-text review-text-content" data-hook="review-body"><span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></span></b><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Drug content:</b> None </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Violence:</b> Non-graphic battle, </span>but suspense with danger. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Adult content:</b> PG </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Language:</b> No cursing, </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b>Religious or Moral:</b> Moral...determination and purpose, sacrifice, responsibility and courage.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfn47Hu57lDsfxaMMMf_NLceywLyGJkLneHJe9t27E2tQXdk4VyXrHORw9OiBoh4uFEnSxi4_jApoJiNSs5_2DC6RQUurQaky5baFqGXb_SDT449vBEOBJvxOfGw5Pxdn8RFHyQGX9Asq8UilFlkwO2eLzOnJS28WSjofQ2fdFTKFnFhTIlYRqU1d38y-/s450/ae0e6ifvr9bdcbc1f3r20e5v57._SY450_CR0,0,450,450_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfn47Hu57lDsfxaMMMf_NLceywLyGJkLneHJe9t27E2tQXdk4VyXrHORw9OiBoh4uFEnSxi4_jApoJiNSs5_2DC6RQUurQaky5baFqGXb_SDT449vBEOBJvxOfGw5Pxdn8RFHyQGX9Asq8UilFlkwO2eLzOnJS28WSjofQ2fdFTKFnFhTIlYRqU1d38y-/w200-h200/ae0e6ifvr9bdcbc1f3r20e5v57._SY450_CR0,0,450,450_.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__column__c_Zxe AuthorBio__author-bio__content__XjmhK"><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__title__CO2Dr"><b>About the author</b><h1 class="AuthorSubHeader__author-subheader__name__HkJyX">Danny J. Bradbury</h1></div><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__author-biography__WeqwH"><p>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 US Navy. My wife and I have three grown daughters and two grandsons.</p></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Links</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Amazon</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><a href="https://books2read.com/u/3LdgRw">https://books2read.com/u/3LdgRw</a></span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Twitter</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><a href="@DanBradbury52">@DanBradbury52</a> </span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="text-overflow: unset;"><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p><a class="a-size-base a-link-normal review-title a-color-base review-title-content a-text-bold" data-hook="review-title" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1ULQQPQU3A978/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B09V6HNMLB"><span><br /></span></a></p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-1397832731308810412023-10-24T16:00:00.014-07:002023-11-20T13:32:32.060-08:00 Clement: Land of the Zagwe Kings ~ by Craig Hipkins <div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTDrt5oAzDVXI0kmwV35ibk_TJZloxl_onD8uTHu6X_2dPpYbhD8VrPRjh5wDIySn5jlw3l7BRywCa1s9_qvCEjJ9dEWB6c6wOsebTrWbwszBFGE9QoUrC5FCgBDbi1qJLKTkEO5v_n-PEYFC6swDMxm-Yn2QtjEKtdOASJwjwWhB7OL5_mMo6VBf4crZ/s595/lf.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="385" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTDrt5oAzDVXI0kmwV35ibk_TJZloxl_onD8uTHu6X_2dPpYbhD8VrPRjh5wDIySn5jlw3l7BRywCa1s9_qvCEjJ9dEWB6c6wOsebTrWbwszBFGE9QoUrC5FCgBDbi1qJLKTkEO5v_n-PEYFC6swDMxm-Yn2QtjEKtdOASJwjwWhB7OL5_mMo6VBf4crZ/s320/lf.webp" width="207" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span>Clement and Dagena return for another adventure. This time, they
journey to Abyssinia on a quest to find a holy relic, and the legendary
colony of Prester John.</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nk4c-6nWl_0nBWlwhHAdrampPDqMgvUC9KkQPVul01cnSzBugVcGZ3JHEW_gkLRN7IURfO7rXnLEMkpE17tgANGbk4WHS27UvCdzLTzisepcQFJtJVASQuPz24jWOOQhbVsSdaEx8betRayYO2cJXsfpWnKjNViJ1Gr277Iouyihi9pRzUp3FHn6Dzi-/s642/33t7eg0qvn1fivqd249es6kclp._SY642_CR0,0,642,642_.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="642" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nk4c-6nWl_0nBWlwhHAdrampPDqMgvUC9KkQPVul01cnSzBugVcGZ3JHEW_gkLRN7IURfO7rXnLEMkpE17tgANGbk4WHS27UvCdzLTzisepcQFJtJVASQuPz24jWOOQhbVsSdaEx8betRayYO2cJXsfpWnKjNViJ1Gr277Iouyihi9pRzUp3FHn6Dzi-/w200-h200/33t7eg0qvn1fivqd249es6kclp._SY642_CR0,0,642,642_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__column__c_Zxe AuthorBio__author-bio__content__XjmhK"><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__title__CO2Dr" style="text-align: justify;"><b>About the author</b></div><div class="AuthorBio__author-bio__author-biography__WeqwH"><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>Craig R. Hipkins</b></i> 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)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">He is an avid long distance runner and enjoys astronomy in his spare time.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span><b>Review: </b></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="cr-widget-FocalReviews" data-hook="cr-widget-FocalReviews"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><span>In
the fourth Clement book, we accompany Clement and Dagena on an exciting
journey to Abyssinia, where they seek a unique relic and explore the
mysteries of Prester John's colony. Set in medieval times, the story
features Clement, a Templar Knight, exemplifying strong moral values
such as loyalty, generosity, and duty, along with some good old
mischief. Clement: Land of the Zagwe Kings is an engaging blend of
adventure, chivalry, and romance suitable for all ages.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Content Rating:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Drug Content:</b> PG- Only wine. This story takes place in medieval times where everyone, including children, drank wine. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Violence PG- </b>Nothing gory, however Clement does use his sword with effectiveness. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Language G- </b>No profanity. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Adult Content-</b> G- There is a romance between Clement and Dagena but only a few puppy love kisses. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Christian Content: </b>Clement is a Templar Knight, despite his youthfulness. Therefore, he is a follower of Christ and the Pope. Clement is morally straight, loyal to his friends, generous and giving in true Christian fashion.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Links </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Twitter: <a href="@CraigHipkins">@CraigHipkins</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Amazon: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/mKVgVy">https://books2read.com/u/mKVgVy</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Website: <a href="http://hipkinstwins.com">hipkinstwins.com</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><b>Blog: <a href="http://crhipkins.blogspot.com">crhipkins.blogspot.com</a> <br /></b></span></p></div></div>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-58303427309029834342023-10-17T17:05:00.001-07:002023-10-25T08:08:27.166-07:00<div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
<a href="https://books2read.com/u/bMV5PA">Norma Elliot's Secret Journal: Spring Fever</a> </h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">by <a href="https://linktr.ee/v_simcox">Victoria Simcox</a>
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<p></p></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22KqIVRnmq-MrpoBWAQsx1rEKUI5A_dZrpdnZyzXuvXnW2uV2gxx4E9vfjz9J-szom9npgjqLxaf8bnj1R4bDhXyV6iX3qHwU5ukK4Sl-tKqgUZHR_dc0YjTfVudSeuKeqEUM0xTB8_N9vOkDOP5iGnFwLWUOOGx8nqv5Zl7FALOFEoMPGvxIcMsTCj9b/s2250/Copy%20of%20Add%20a%20heading.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22KqIVRnmq-MrpoBWAQsx1rEKUI5A_dZrpdnZyzXuvXnW2uV2gxx4E9vfjz9J-szom9npgjqLxaf8bnj1R4bDhXyV6iX3qHwU5ukK4Sl-tKqgUZHR_dc0YjTfVudSeuKeqEUM0xTB8_N9vOkDOP5iGnFwLWUOOGx8nqv5Zl7FALOFEoMPGvxIcMsTCj9b/s320/Copy%20of%20Add%20a%20heading.png" width="201" /></a><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-size: 16px;"></span>It's me again, Norma Elliot. I'm still ten years old and sharper than a tack, as my dad likes to say.</div><p style="text-align: justify;">"Spring
Fever" is my second book, about what I did last spring—mostly learning
life lessons again and talking to God in my secret journal. The title is
a great big hint of how I felt for at least part of the season.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'm still not a perfect angel kid; actually, the more I write in my journal, the more I realize I'm surely not perfect.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Working
at my first job, planting a garden, dealing with an annoying drunk
slug, as well as annoying people, are some of the things you'll read in
this book.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you liked my first
story, "’Tis the Season," then I hope you'll like "Spring Fever." I
think, I mean, I hope you'll like it just as much or maybe even more.</p><p><span style="color: #1e1915;"><b>Latest Customer Review</b></span><br /></p><div class="a-row"><a class="a-size-base a-link-normal review-title a-color-base review-title-content a-text-bold" data-hook="review-title" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R329MXZORK6JZY/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B09KF387WY">
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</a></div><span class="a-size-base a-color-secondary review-date" data-hook="review-date">Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023</span><div class="a-row a-spacing-mini review-data review-format-strip"><a class="a-link-normal" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?nodeId=G75XTB7MBMBTXP6W" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="a-size-mini a-color-state a-text-bold" data-hook="avp-badge-linkless">Verified Purchase</span></a></div><div class="a-row a-spacing-small review-data"><span class="a-size-base review-text" data-hook="review-body"><div class="a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container" data-a-expander-collapsed-height="300" data-a-expander-name="review_text_read_more" style="max-height: 300px;"><div aria-expanded="false" class="a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content" data-hook="review-collapsed">
<span>Having read Norma Elliot's T'is the Season', I could not wait
to read the sequel 'Spring Fever'. What began to be a 'Journal to God'
as a Christmas gift expanded to a secret diary about Norma's
'mis'-adventures growing up as a ten-year-old. Somehow with every little
thing, some kind of disaster occurred that included some learning
experience she would share with God. In a typical family, relationships
with her siblings, best friend Taylor, and boy-pests in her class,
nothing turned out as she had envisioned. Seeing life through the eyes
of a ten-year-old provided much reminiscing of my own youth, now looking
at it with a sense of humor. Most enjoyable, very funny book that both
the young and old will find extremely entertaining.</span>
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drinks a beer. Also, beer is used to kill slugs. Norma’s aunt Gail asks for a wine
spritzer but is given ginger ale instead.</p>
<p><b style="color: #1e1915;">Violence: </b>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">G – No violence</p>
<p><b style="color: #1e1915;"> </b><b style="color: #1e1915;">Language:</b>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">G – No bad language </p>
<p><b style="color: #1e1915;"> Adult Content:</b>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">G - There is no adult content. </p>
<p><b style="color: #1e1915;">Christian content:</b>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">There are elements of Christian
faith, moral lessons, and conversations with God in a journal. Also, each
journal entry has a scripture reflected on by Norma.</p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><br /></span></p><p><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-size: 16px;"></span></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><b></b></span></p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx-iFYNLboeGDEYF0HqH_Cgcj1B_3RjreQ4basfFWXVBazyPsf5JxNYCOq6Hleuik1hmc0djOODe1Jiljkl34n8FiMCwEvs39QUacofZPzR9zOiZjw0GLme71ZH7w8LAzjFTFgbK_KWSKguzlU0C8GoQEHpjSAiN9TkzVI5SSQlztsl995-Y1WQqhRW12k/s280/677c4a22c1001ce5f8897c69583b2286.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="280" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx-iFYNLboeGDEYF0HqH_Cgcj1B_3RjreQ4basfFWXVBazyPsf5JxNYCOq6Hleuik1hmc0djOODe1Jiljkl34n8FiMCwEvs39QUacofZPzR9zOiZjw0GLme71ZH7w8LAzjFTFgbK_KWSKguzlU0C8GoQEHpjSAiN9TkzVI5SSQlztsl995-Y1WQqhRW12k/s1600/677c4a22c1001ce5f8897c69583b2286.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br /><b><br />About the Author:</b></span><p>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, painting
watercolors. She likes to read theological as well as some fantasy
genres. Two authors she is fond of are R.C. Sproul and C.S. Lewis. </p><p></p><p>Blog: <a href="http://victoriasimcox.blogspot.com">victoriasimcox.blogspot.com</a></p><p>Face Book: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/victoriasimcoxauthor">https://www.facebook.com/victoriasimcoxauthor</a></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Visit & contact her through her website <a href="https://victoriasimcox.wixsite.com/mysite-1">https://victoriasimcox.wixsite.com/mysite-1</a></span></span></p><p> </p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-76927092511336385132023-10-12T08:45:00.002-07:002023-10-25T08:09:55.428-07:00<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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Edwards & Cole Rivers have been best friends since grade school.
"Blood brothers forever" they declared, after Chad saved Cole's life.
Years later in college at the University of Tennessee, Chad is a student
of Sports Medicine, and Cole is the Vol's star quarterback. That's
where they meet Maggie Thompson. Ask either one of them and they would
tell you, "Maggie is perfect". So, it's no surprise they both fall in
love with her. As fate would have it, Maggie falls in love too, but only
one of them is the recipient of her affections. It's what happens next
that will surprise you.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-size: 16px;">They made a pact as boys. Can they keep that pact as men?</span></p><p><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p><p><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><b>My Take:</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #1e1915;">Chad
Edwards saved Cole Rivers' life one day when he pulled him from a
flood-swollen and dangerous river. Since that time, Chad has been
looking out for Cole, making sure he doesn't flunk his classes and get
tossed off the football team. Quietly making sure his reputation isn't
ruined. Cole is destined for greatness, a star quarterback in High
School who goes on to QB the Tennessee Vols in college. Chad, who wants
to go into sports medicine, follows him there, and continues to keep
Cole out of trouble. It seems that nothing could come between these two
friends.</span></p><p><span style="color: #1e1915;">Except, perhaps, Maggie.</span></p><p><span style="color: #1e1915;">Beautiful,
talented, compassionate, and full of life, Maggie is perfect. And Chad
quickly falls for her. But Maggie falls for Cole. Devastated, Chad has
to decide whether to keep his true feelings secret, hurt the two people
he loves best, or quietly fade away.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><b>Content:</b></span></div><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><b>Drug Content:</b></span></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;">G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places.</span></p><p><b style="color: #1e1915;">Violence:</b></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;">PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either.</span></p><p><b style="color: #1e1915;">Language:</b></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;">PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives.</span></p><p><b style="color: #1e1915;">Adult Content:</b></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;">G - There is romance and some kissing. </span></p><p><b style="color: #1e1915;">Christian content:</b></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;">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. </span></p><p><b style="color: #1e1915;">Final analysis:</b></p><p>Things He Hadn't Told Her <span style="color: #1e1915;">by
Vicky Whedbee is a heartwarming tale of unrequited love. The characters
have tragic real-life struggles and deal with them in a faith-filled
and realistic way. The settings are immersive, and the dialogue
engaging. The author has a talent for drawing on common emotional
situations, and depicting them well enough to bring even an old granddad
like me to tears. This book covered multiple years of interaction in
the main characters. During the first half of the novel, the level of
detail in the interactions and experiences of the characters was a bit
overwhelming, but it set a gorgeous backdrop for the back half of the
story, when things really took off. I was well satisfied with the end,
and thought Vicky Whedbee did an excellent job carrying the reader
through. Good plot, excellent characters, raw emotions and a
heartwarming conclusion. Five Stars!</span></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><br /></span></p><p><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915; font-size: 16px;"></span></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><b><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1494344091p5/15860965.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1494344091p5/15860965.jpg" width="200" /></a></b></span></div><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><b><br />About the Author:</b></span><p></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Vicky
Whedbee was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she
resided until her 40's when she relocated to San Mateo, Florida, where
she currently resides with her husband. An avid reader, she wrote her
first novel over a period of years as a labor of love and fulfillment of
a life long dream that began with the encouragement of her Engish
teacher in high school.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">With
a diagnosis of cancer for her dad, she decided to become an independent
author and published her novel on her own in order to present a
finished product to her father before his demise. She was in the process
of reading said novel, "Things He Hadn't Told Her", to him at the time
of his passing.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">She
wrote her second novel "Sarah's Song", which was a collaboration with
her father set in the time of his childhood in the rural Appalachian
mountains, with notes taken prior to his demise. Both books have been
met with stellar 5-STAR reviews on Amazon & Goodreads, as well as
awarded the 5-star review seal from Reader's Favorite.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">After
numerous requests, she wrote a sequel to Sarah's Song, titled Sarah's
Home, which could also be read as a stand-alone. It, too, is being
received with love and 5-STAR reviews.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">She is currently working on her next novel.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Visit & contact her through her website </span><a href="https://crwvao.wixsite.com/vickywhedbee" rel="noopener nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #00635d; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">https://crwvao.wixsite.com/vickywhedbee</a></span></p><p><span face="Proxima Nova, Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1e1915;">Check out Chris Solaas' blog at <a href="https://christianindiebookreviews.blogspot.com/p/interviews.html">https://christianindiebookreviews.blogspot.com/p/interviews.html</a><br /></span></p><p> </p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-17987518059178259252022-12-21T09:07:00.000-08:002022-12-21T09:07:00.810-08:00A Fire in the West: Stonegate Book 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13;">From author Harry James Fox, and co-author, Lucia Mudgway, comes an epic Christian fantasy, third in the Stonegate saga. In this gripping finale, Donald of Fisher and Rachel of Westerly as well as Carla and other favorite characters return to face another attempt by the evil False Prophet to overwhelm the free towns of the East. However, this tale centers around Donald and Rachel’s son, Robby, as he confronts all of his demons— his forbidden love for Ari, his cousin, and his conflicts with his father, Donald. Ari, Carla’s daughter, also finds herself in the heat of battle and is tested as she had never imagined. Family secrets emerge amid the threat of war, but courage, duty, and love become more important than ever. Will the False Prophet finally succeed in stamping out freedom, or will good finally triumph over evil? Will Robby find redemption for his decisions, and will the shocking truth about his past set him free to be with Ari?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span id="author_biography">Harry James "Jim" Fox has ridden horseback over much of the landscape that appears in his novels, since he was born and raised on a ranch in western Colorado. His love of horses and ancient/medieval weapons, as well as his military training (US Army Command and General Staff College, Air Force War College) make his discussion of military matters (ancient and modern) gripping and credible.<br /><br />His first book, "CrossCurrents" was a finalist in the International Book Awards competition.<br />His novel, "The Stonegate Sword" was an Award-Winning Finalist in the 2015 International Book Awards Competition. It also is a 5-Star rated book by Reader's Choice.<br /><br />He has a B.S. and M. S. from Colorado State University, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, a Ph.D. in Theology, and has served as an army officer, natural resource manager, counterintelligence agent, pastor, missionary and seminary teacher. He currently serves as an elder of Calvary Baptist Church in Las Cruces, New Mexico.<br /><br />Jim was raised in a Christian home. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior in 1949 (age 7) at an old-fashioned tent revival. A few years after his marriage to Carroll, his wife of nearly 47 years, both became active in a small church in Arizona, and have actively served Christ together ever since.<br /><br />His novel, The Stonegate Sword, wan the bronze medal in the "Fiction: Fantasy/Alternate History" category of the 2016 Global eBook Awards.</span></span></div>
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children, teens and young adults affected in a devastating way because they
didn’t always excel. The results ranged from heartache in children over not
winning a race or making all As to suicide attempts and suicide in young
adults. I’m not sure if these sad situations crossed my path more than they did
that of others or not, but the more pain I witnessed, the more I wished these
children, teens and young adults had believed they did not have to be the best,
but do their best. Even though the drive seemed to originate from different
sources - parents, siblings, peer pressure or within - I wanted to tell them
that God had given each of them a gift or gifts to use for Him, and they didn’t
need to be #1. The theme rattled around in my head for years until finally, I
put it in <b>Stopped Cold.</b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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school swimming and hanging out with friends—until the day her brother, Sean,
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vows to make the criminals pay. Even the cop on the case can't stop her from
investigating. Looking for justice, she convinces two friends, Jimmy and Emily
to join her in a quest that takes them through a twisted, drug-filled
sub-culture they discover deep in the woods behind the school. Time and again
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this book in one evening! Even though this is a young adult book, I really
enjoyed it. It is told from the first person point of view which is my favorite
way to tell a story. It is written from Margaret, a teenager's point of view.
It has a little suspense and a little romance in it. I would definitely
recommend this book to everyone! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">I loved this story. Took me only 1 1/2 days to read. The
book contains romance, mystery, love of family and also family problems, drug
abuse and peer pressure. Told from a teenagers perspective and how she deals
with a family crisis. She has a strong love for her brother and will stop at
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Showing the dangers of drugs, Stopped Cold is a book that all teens should
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connect with the characters. I loved the way the suspense is built. And as for
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<br />Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-13811059871451447662022-04-18T12:02:00.000-07:002022-04-18T12:02:09.498-07:00Silver's Redemption<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ieyK8Mxr9mhNUY2gLPjb8LRKvbp3ttRVbVL_llT7NFWpgpwcATQwlObaa13X0yqZE8514Ur3qhyphenhyphendi9UIWn3iK-Td_1fz-QeswaQ9kehXUjAOLYAbUzX_P8DWNFeHKXXAv-wc3tJLVnfo/s346/41%252B8Olm77kL._SY346_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="217" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ieyK8Mxr9mhNUY2gLPjb8LRKvbp3ttRVbVL_llT7NFWpgpwcATQwlObaa13X0yqZE8514Ur3qhyphenhyphendi9UIWn3iK-Td_1fz-QeswaQ9kehXUjAOLYAbUzX_P8DWNFeHKXXAv-wc3tJLVnfo/w251-h400/41%252B8Olm77kL._SY346_.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Source Sans Pro;">Silver Fellowes didn’t see it coming. At fifty-six years old, she is a
high paid professional PR executive for a prominent company. Or at
least, she was. Unexpectedly, she is fired and replaced by a tall blonde
bombshell. <br />In a blur, she leaves the office with a few of her
belongings and heads home. Her pent-house style apartment has served as a
refuge for over ten years.<br />Silver is a strong, independent woman, but now, becomes a lost, little girl completely alone. <br />She cries into the night, totally immersed in self-pity. <br />Until morning. <br />All
emotion leaves her. Now, she must depend on her practical side. She
decides to leave and head to her father’s West Texas ranch. A far cry
from city life, but she needs a complete change. Cut off from society
and it’s pettiness. A new world. <br />The ranch is nestled in the
foothills twenty miles from Diamond Gulch. It is broken down, neglected,
and the answer to her prayers. She bought a mule named Joey. They
traversed the desert to Diamond Gulch once a month for supplies. She met
a few people. Rosalee, owner of the hotel, Smokes, the stableman, and
Foley, the sheriff. <br />Sheriff Foley sees her enter the town with Joey
and decides to get Smokes, the stable hand to do his dirty work. He told
him to warn Rosalee to keep Silver away from Lily, his girlfriend. He
didn’t want the two to meet. He has plans for Silver.<br />Smokes and
Rosalee are a thing. Sort of. He hadn’t worked up the courage to ask her
out. Foley told him to use that as an excuse to warn Rosalee. When he
walked toward the hotel, he saw Ash Ericcson enter in front of him. <br />Gulch
Inn Hotel stood in the middle of town, and Rosalee, the hotel manager
became a trusted friend. Rosalee always tries to find Silver a man. She
resists. <br />While they enjoyed a traditional shot of whiskey, a man
bounded through the front door. Ash Ericcson, hand at the local hardware
store, handsome, with a shock of rusty colored hair, blue eyes, and an
appealing muscular build.<br />Rosalee introduced them. Her purpose was to push the two together. <br />There was something about him. Good-looking, confident. A small spark burned, but she resists again. <br />What
happens to a woman whose value was demeaned and chooses isolation
instead of socialization? Silver is a woman fighting age related demons
and who doesn’t trust her own ability. <br />Ash Ericcson finds Silver
attractive. Her silver hair suits her name, green eyes and tanned skin
make her a vision to behold. Ash has his share of admirers, even Foley’s
girlfriend, Lily, but Silver is different. No one knows he is an
undercover Texas Ranger. <br />When Ash finds out Foley wants Silver’s
mine, he springs into action to hatch a plan to catch him. He draws
Silver in to get close to her, a grave mistake. <br />Ash stays with
Silver at the ranch. Love blossoms for the first time and in a real way
for Silver. She envisions a future with him. <br />Together, they work to set a trap for Foley, but before they can close the noose, Silver is kidnapped. <br />Ash comes to her rescue, along with Smokes and Rosalee, but as the plan is executed Ash’s real identity is uncovered. <br />Rescued, Silver is grateful, but feels betrayed that Ash didn’t confide in her and pushes him away. <br />Rosalee suggests Silver run for the mayor position. <br />Silver protests, but Rosalee presses her on the matter. <br />Silver rediscovers her value, wins the mayor’s race, and becomes a strong force in Diamond Gulch. <br />This
story is about an older woman, who faced with rejection because of age,
finds her worth, regains her confidence, finds love, and brings older
and younger women together for a common good. <br />Romance, mystery, and intrigue abound while addressing the difficulties of aging in this modern world. </span></span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Source Sans Pro;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">About Patty Wiseman</span></span></span></span></span></h1><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Source Sans Pro;">
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Source Sans Pro;"><span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span id="author_biography">Master
of the unexpected twist, breathtaking depth, and contagious storylines,
romance novelist, Patty Wiseman is the daughter of a WWII Navy vet who
survived Pearl Harbor. She was raised in Washington State,attended The
Wesleyan College in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, then moved to Northeast
Texas where she has resided for over 30 years. Several of her short
stories have been published in 'Angie's Diary'. Patty is the creator of
the Velvet Shoe Collection, historical romantic mysteries set in the
1920's. An Unlikely Arrangement, is the first of the series. An Unlikely
Beginning, the second book was released in July of 2012. The third in
the series, An Unlikely Conclusion, was released in August of 2013.
Fourth book in the series, An Unlikely Deception, was released August 5,
2016. Her self motivational book Success Your Way was published in
March of 2016. She is published through Desert Coyote Productions. There
are two more series in the works. One is a romantic comedy. <br /><br />Patty
is a VIP 2013 member of the WorldWide Who's Who Women's Entrepreneurs
and a member of the GFWC-Texas Federation of Women's Clubs-Marshall
Women's Club. She is also a member of the Texas Association of Authors, a
member of East Texas Writers Association and NETWO. <br /><br />Patty's 2nd
book in the series, An Unlikely Beginning won 1st place in Romance with
the Texas Association of Authors. Patty is a winner in the 50 Great
Writers You Should Be Reading Contest and has a 2nd place finish in the
Forward National Literary Awards contest in Romance, for the 1st in her
series, An Unlikely Arrangement. Her 2nd book won 1st place in the Texas
Association of Authors contest in Romance and the 3rd book of the
series won 1st place, as well. The 4th in the series won Honorable
Mention in the same contest. She has entered and finished twice in the
National Novel Writing Month challenge and won both times. 2007 &
2011. <br /><br />An avid league bowler, Patty is proud to maintain a 145
average on her ladies league. The league quickly turned into a book
signing event the 1st day she timidly displayed her 1st novel. She sold a
total of 20 books and in the same day bowled her highest series yet, a
521 with a high game of 197. Heady stuff indeed. <br /><br />Patty is
married to husband Ron, and has two grown sons and 11 grandchildren. She
currently lives in Texas with her husband and her dog Cutter.<br />You can find out more about Patty on her website <a href="http://www.pattywiseman.com/">www.pattywiseman.com,</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Source Sans Pro;">
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<span style="color: black;">About Frank Scozzari
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</span></span></span><p><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;">Frank Scozzari is an American novelist
and screenwriter. A five-time Pushcart Prize nominee, his short stories
have been widely anthologized and featured in literary theater.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><span style="color: black;">Amazon:</span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UMD99KM/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UMD99KM/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2</a> <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><span style="color: black;">Twitter: </span><a href="@ScozzariFrank">@ScozzariFrank</a> <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"> </span></span></span></p>
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</div>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-16946647061230495802022-04-15T09:47:00.000-07:002022-04-15T09:47:50.773-07:00I Live In A Doghouse<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0g29C5Q_GvMfhTCRY9utsI4dX6R3bIJIWTcTFEFhgqoZgz-Su9cwg5I1tlBdmBeZtwbyJken6ij0jjWjUlItTznaqteTMEag9O27IEFKaIRRc5ngeAqE0BwZLVtGbtk-fKKScyjhvKkl/s499/519lslXQ4yL._SX322_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="324" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0g29C5Q_GvMfhTCRY9utsI4dX6R3bIJIWTcTFEFhgqoZgz-Su9cwg5I1tlBdmBeZtwbyJken6ij0jjWjUlItTznaqteTMEag9O27IEFKaIRRc5ngeAqE0BwZLVtGbtk-fKKScyjhvKkl/w260-h400/519lslXQ4yL._SX322_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: courier;"> Eleven-year-old Nick Cassidy's stepsister delights in calling him gross
names. His half-sister loves for Nick to push her in the stroller, to
his embarrassment. What if the guys from school see him? All Nick wants
is his father to come back and take him away from this crazy family. Is
it any wonder he sometimes lives in the doghouse? I LIVE IN A DOGHOUSE
is the story of a boy's struggles to accept his new family while he
longs for the old. When his father finally returns, will Nick's dreams
come true? Or will he discover that memories sometimes are faulty, and
it’s best to forget the past and treasure the present?</span></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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contemporary and historical fiction novels, some with a ghostly touch,
some based on real events. Her latest YA novel is Princess Breeze, the
sequel to Just Breeze. She has fifteen books published, several of them
having won awards in the Children's Literary Classics, Next Generation
Indie Awards, and Eric Hoffer Awards. She also has stories in three
Chicken Soup For The Soul Anthologies. A former school teacher, Beverly
is a long-time member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and
Illustrators. She also teaches a women's Sunday school class at her
church. <br />Thank you for visiting my page. I'd be delighted if you
would follow me. The nicest thing you can do for an author is review her
books. I'm grateful for your time and thoughts.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: courier;">
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</div><p><br /></p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-34856041582317374142022-04-12T09:17:00.000-07:002022-04-12T09:17:54.180-07:00Ruse & Romance (The Beaucroft Girls Book 1) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-58203197762008574772022-04-10T09:28:00.000-07:002022-04-10T09:28:34.123-07:00World Deception (Apocalypse Series Book 3)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<p><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><i>Fans of the popular Left Behind series may enjoy this series!</i></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><b>Mysterious attacks. Disappearances. Fear.</b></span></span></span></p><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;">
The world must take sides as WWIII wreaks havoc on the earth. A fourth
of the earth's population has disappeared without explanation while
another fourth has been slaughtered. Serenity Lambert and her friends
are still on the run. Each day brings them new trials and tribulations.
She feels so lost and hopeless. Why are people hunting her down? What
did she do to deserve this?</span></span></span><p><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;">Italian President Nicolaitanes
Balac has become one of the world's most powerful men. He can do things
no mortal man can. Who is this man? Why is the world looking up to him?
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<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><span><span><span><span id="author_biography">I am the proud grand-daughter of a pastor and have had the pleasure of learning about God at an early age. I am a Christian author who enjoys writing various genres in the Christian genre. My love of reading and writing led me to begin writing for the enjoyment of others. I am thankful for the many creative writing classes I had back in elementary school.<br /><br />Recommendations for "Operation Dark Angel"<br /><br />This is such an important story at such a relevant time. I am so glad to see this is already published, and I do hope it it getting into the hands of many people. You tell the story very well, and Mariel and Nicolaitanes are well-drawn. I particularly like the way you incorporate "historic" events such as 9/11 to make it feel current and relatable. Excellent work! I wish you every success with it!-Faith Rose<br /><br />This isn't my usual kind of read. I have to say you have a very interesting premise here and you very cleverly weave fact fictions and Bible passages into the work. You are clearly knowledgeable about the subject matter and have put a lot of work into the writing. -Lenny<br /><br />You have picked a great subject and has done marvelous things with it. I read the story and it is accurate to the bone. This subject is needed to be heard by everyone. All you describe here is sad but true. You have chosen the Antichrist to be born in Italy and I could not agree with you more. It is not the first book on the subject yet I believe that the more this subject is explored, the better it is for the reading community. I will be eagerly awaiting the completion of the series. -Alexandria<br /><br />A very exciting start to your book as Mariel hears a voice telling her she is to have a child. She's every right to deny the suggestion...she knows better than anyone that she can't be--she's pure. Mariel meets up with Rosalind who explains that she is to give birth to a son, Nicolaitanes and that she would be her protector until the day of the birth. What Mariel doesn't know, is that she will be discarded following the birth and first feeding of the child.<br />You've given the reader plenty to hang on to, good description and the question of why and what will happen next. The arrangements for the birth and the killing of Mariel signify that there's a powerful reason for Nicolaitanes to arrive on the scene. The book is written well, good dialogue, scenes that are easily taken in from well balanced description. It creates deep thinking on subjects such as the United World Religions trying to be invoked upon the common people and the reason for the appearance of Nicolaitanes in the first place. There's so much more to come in this book--to provide the answers to many questions. I can see this thriller becoming a top seller and worthy of a purchase. -Neville</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;">
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Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-24981209926476159062022-04-08T09:20:00.000-07:002022-04-08T09:20:04.390-07:00Misty Treasure (Misty Point Mystery Series Book 4)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0BLEWs5gkvtiYtn5GzCu5w0AYHKsSANOhB72Am2wNOXtnBUTcA9Kx7wpuI4bVcKhhO2adZQA6wt8EXZj516rMFqW7UmLBojnhmW43Pf3c4kFsnq4rIhw5Av2zQFh9WCGJOjhuGFHrGc4QusMQNsp5rE1fcofceA-G3PMuQ0SalMFy2RfpzEEAhe79Cw=s346" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="219" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0BLEWs5gkvtiYtn5GzCu5w0AYHKsSANOhB72Am2wNOXtnBUTcA9Kx7wpuI4bVcKhhO2adZQA6wt8EXZj516rMFqW7UmLBojnhmW43Pf3c4kFsnq4rIhw5Av2zQFh9WCGJOjhuGFHrGc4QusMQNsp5rE1fcofceA-G3PMuQ0SalMFy2RfpzEEAhe79Cw=w254-h400" width="254" /></a></div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">When renovations in the library of Misty Manor lead to the discovery of a
hundred-year-old treasure map, chaos erupts in the town of Misty Point,
NJ. To confirm the map is real, Megan seeks the help of a professional
surfer who specializes in shipwrecks. But before the treasure hunt
starts, a dead body is found under the boardwalk with a bloody photo of
Misty Manor nearby.<br />In the midst of greed, confusion and terror, Megan and Nick must find the treasure and a killer before it's too late. </span></span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAObxrxu6VYsUUmndKlGhuugGVkSRwkQIsmX2FGkXCOigu8Pg-tGISj19US9-G7s_s4C_zyNDCN7ZR5E4H-ni4Yaokow5ZYZsLuDa4iXu2uLrTitDZvGfJhKDYFe7NQc0dwZ7_w6nu_NmbplvYr7t1K3kF7aT7yQFdPDrAf7t9NS-3B6VJN6Z2D9S7PQ=s601" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="601" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAObxrxu6VYsUUmndKlGhuugGVkSRwkQIsmX2FGkXCOigu8Pg-tGISj19US9-G7s_s4C_zyNDCN7ZR5E4H-ni4Yaokow5ZYZsLuDa4iXu2uLrTitDZvGfJhKDYFe7NQc0dwZ7_w6nu_NmbplvYr7t1K3kF7aT7yQFdPDrAf7t9NS-3B6VJN6Z2D9S7PQ=s320" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"></span></span></span></div><p></p><p></p><h1 class="a-text-bold" id="authorInfoHeading" style="text-align: center;">
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a child, I loved to read, whenever and whatever I could get my hands
on. I started to write my own "Nancy Drew" type mystery in fifth grade.
As a student, I studied Biology in Vermont, Sciences and Literature in
college and eventually became a physician. I enjoy writing mysteries
that contain medical and light spiritual content. Either way, a good
murder mystery is always fun.<br />Misty Manor - Three years have passed
since Hurricane Sandy devastated the New Jersey Shore as Megan Stanford
returns to her childhood home to find her elderly grandmother and the
family Grand Victorian home in a state of shocking neglect. As the town
threatens to sue to ensure demolition of the guest cottages behind Misty
Manor, mystery unfolds in the once quiet town of Misty Point, NJ. A
dead body found in the debris, threatening messages, and vandalism,
combined with an eerie sixty year old photograph, bring the
investigation closer to home. Megan continues to dig for the truth and
unwittingly begins to unravel a decades old secret, which threatens her
and the future of Misty Manor.<br />My first book, The Bench, is set in
the fictional town of Rocky Meadow, VT. The Rocky Meadow Mystery series
then continues with Fatal Breach. Dr. Amy Daniels is a former trauma
surgeon from Boston who moves to Rocky Meadow, VT to escape family
tragedy. There she meets, Father Michael Lauretta, the psychologist
pastor of St. Francis church and Rocky Meadow Retreat Center. Together,
they solve mysteries with the help of Katie, the church cook, Willow, a
teenage millionaire and Father Victor, visiting priest from Chicago. In
Fatal Breach, the characters become involved with a murder at a local
soup kitchen. <br />While solving crimes, the main characters deal with
life, loss, starting over and developing an appreciation for the friends
and loved ones in their lives.<br />Linda Rawlins lives in New Jersey with her family. When she is not working in medicine, she is writing.<br />Come visit me <a href="http://at www.lindarawlins.com">at www.lindarawlins.com</a> - sign up for my newsletter.<br />You can also find me on <br />Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lindarawlinsauthor">www.facebook.com/lindarawlinsauthor</a> , <br /><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/LindaRawlins">www.goodreads.com/LindaRawlins </a></span><b><span class="username u-dir" dir="ltr"> </span></b></span></span></span><br /></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">Davis Summerfield thought he was retired and living the good life, that was before he had to accept an offer he wasn’t at liberty to refuse. Interplay, a secret government agency wants him to head up their space exploration/research department. Not cooperating was not in his best interest. Not knowing what his position as head of the department entails, he is surprised when he finds out it includes an exploration mission to outer space. During the mission, he has his first encounter with the strange ships. Just before their craft, Algenon I, is pulled into the black hole, the unknown ship comes in between them and stops them from being sucked in. Why did they help? Who are they?<br /><br />Davis soon learns there is an infiltrator inside Interplay, which places him in an uncomfortable position. He must find out who it is and report them to his superior, but can he trust them? With contacts from his past life, he begins an investigation of his own which only puts him in danger. What is Interplay’s role? How far will they go to keep their secrets? <br /><br />Along with his staff, he discovers the missing link in the human DNA. Only, he can't tell anyone. Who would believe him anyway? What he found would change how the inhabitants of Earth would view themselves, and they probably wouldn’t be able to handle it anyway. <br /><br />The answer to the lifelong mystery only leads Davis to find out other shocking truths that Interplay are hiding…conspiracy, kidnapping, murder. Davis joins the underground rebels to stop Interplay and help keep the group safe inside their protected facility. Outside, a battle ensues over planet Earth. Thousands have already died. Is Earth’s total annihilation going to be the outcome?<br /><br />Davis discovers his true destiny from a Zarion spiritual leader who comes to him, and he must now face the biggest challenge of his life. He must help save mankind. The clock is ticking, and the countdown has begun. Will he be able to convince them to trust him in time or is their survival doomed?</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"> <span id="author_biography">J.E. Grace was born in California and has a background in Retail Management. <br /><br />She now resides in the Midwest and retired from a career in real estate in 2012 to pursue her writing. Her interests include poetry, painting in traditional oils/pastels, digital art and photography. Her work can be viewed on Society 6, Zazzle, and Fine Art America. She also runs Literary Reflections Book Blog online. <br /><br />"The Zarion-Saving Mankind" was her debut science fiction novel. Her writing has spiritual overtones due to deep roots in her faith. More of her writing can be found in the Author's Den.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.authorsden.com/jegrace">http://www.authorsden.com/jegrace</a><br /><br />Her new Pacific Cove Series; Time of Haunted Beginnings-Book 1 and Time of Second Chances-Book 2, were published in March 2016." A Walk with Heavenly Spirits" was released 12/5/17. <br /><br />She released a Christian suspense novel titled,"Redemption at Shadow Lake" April 2018, and is currently working on another mystery novel, Book 3 of the Pacific Cove series, and the sequel to The Zarion.<br /><br />Interview with the Author<br /><br /><a href="http://bookgoodies.com/interview-with-author-j-e-grace/">http://bookgoodies.com/interview-with-author-j-e-grace/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://ow.ly/6vuk30igY3q">http://ow.ly/6vuk30igY3q</a><br /><br /><span id="goog_679564790"></span>Website: <a href="http://jegrace.webs.com/">http://jegrace.webs.com</a></span></span></span></div>
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Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-31581967354521754372022-04-06T09:41:00.000-07:002022-04-06T09:41:47.826-07:00The Black Pudding Murder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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their likelihood of success seems dubious. One is blind, two have
hearing problems, one uses a crutch—and the two youngest members are
from America, not Scotland.<br />Dubbing themselves the Fog Busters, the
friends vow to solve a murder that local police have labeled as Death by
Misadventure. Indeed, misadventure seems to follow the Fog Busters when
the killer attempts to stop them from investigating. <br />Add in a lost
treasure of rare Scottish coins, a false prophet, a string of house
breakings and dog nappings, and a dog fighting ring—and the Fog Busters
have the recipe for laughter and danger. With four unattached members of
their group, they also have a chance at romance. But do they have the
ability to solve the string of crimes that haunt their small village—and
will all of them survive throughout the investigation?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stephanie Parker McKean Biography</b><br /><br /> I’ve survived mauling by an African lion.<br /> I’ve survived being bitten by a water moccasin snake.<br />
I’ve emerged victorious from having been sexually abused as a child.
Fleeing that abuse, I lived under a bridge and washed myself and my
clothes in the river—even during the coldest months of the year. I
painted signs in exchange for money for meals. If I didn’t make enough
money, I didn’t eat. Now instead of living under a bridge, I write about
them as in Bridge to Nowhere, released by Sunpenny Publishing.<br /> I’ve
learned that what doesn’t make you bitter makes you better. As trite as
the saying is, you can’t make lemonade without the lemons.<br /> And
thank God, I’ve made the transition from atheist to Christian. My two
favorite Bible verses are: in everything give thanks, and all things
work together to good to them that love the LORD.<br /> The worst day in
my life was the day that I lost my job; my mother died and I couldn’t
make plans to attend her funeral because my husband had just been sent
home from the hospital to die; our sheepdog died, and my truck caught on
fire in downtown San Antonio. With flames shooting up from under the
hood, I raised my hands to the sky and thanked God. I was safe!
Everything bad that could happen to one person in one day had already
happened to me. It could only get better. It did.<br /> Thanks to Sunpenny
Publishing, Bridge to Nowhere joins my other Christian
mystery-romance-suspense books: Heart Shadows, Until the Shadows Flee,
and Shadow Chase. I’m now married to wonderful Alan McKean, author of
The Scent of Time and The Scent of Home. We live in the lovely Black
Isle of Scotland with our rough collie, Angel Joy. But I bet you want to
hear more about the lion.<br /> First, I was born in Texas, which was at
that time the biggest state in the U.S. I learned at an early age that
everything in Texas is bigger and better. When Alaska became a state, I
cried. But what about the lion?<br /> Along with an innate pride for
Texas, I was born with a love for animals. At age four, my first pet was
a large grasshopper that I carried around on a silver spoon. When I
accidentally dropped spoon and grasshopper down the radiator in the
upstairs apartment building, I sobbed at the tragic loss of my pet. My
mother sobbed right along with me. The spoon had been a wedding gift.<br />
History repeated itself years later when my four-year-old son’s pet
grasshopper was consumed by a much smaller spider. He sobbed
inconsolably. Son Luke Parker is now a U.S. Marine, which would make any
parent proud. But I’m most proud of him for walking with God. But back
to the lion.<br /> My love for animals led to the snake bite. Because I
was an unpopular child, I made pets out of snakes. Other girls were
afraid of them. Riding a bicycle with a snake around my neck made boys
notice me—they thought I was crazy! The day after I appeared on a local
television show explaining how to tell a poisonous snake from a harmless
snake, I caught a snake to see which it was. It was poisonous—a water
moccasin—and it bit me. Now, finally—the lion!<br /> Ebenezer arrived in
the back of a station wagon to join our family’s roadside zoo, a
collection of animals that included opossums, raccoons, assorted
harmless snakes, a fox, a large boa constrictor, monkeys, a skunk, and a
jaguarundi. The 200-pound pet fit right in with our family, until he
reached 400 pounds and became a lion.<br /> Sadly, when I became mature
enough to quit riding bicycles with snakes in my quixotic attempt to
impress boys, I remained immature enough to use a gimmick like an
African lion. I invited a fellow college student home to see Eb. Not
realizing that Eb had transformed from pet to lion overnight, I boldly
walked up to him. Eb grabbed me by the stomach, threw me to the ground,
and began mauling me. My terrified college friend jerked me out of the
cage—which made Eb bite even harder because he was about to lose his
toy. “I hope I did that right,” he panted. “I’ve never had to rescue
anyone from a lion before!” I never saw him again.<br /> And now you know
about the lion. And when you read Bridge to Nowhere, an adult Christian
mystery-romance-suspense set in Three Prongs, Texas, where the misfits
fit, you’ll understand a bit more about Texas.<br /> And hopefully, you’ll
learn how to make lemonade out of lemons. Because what doesn’t make you
bitter makes you better. And with God's help, all you need to add is a
little prayer, a little praise...a little sugar. </span></span></span></div>
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and Maggie Porter are still enjoying their honeymoon phase as they
settle into married life. Maggie is enthusiastic about Frank’s dream to
build a homeless shelter and they both celebrate as work begins at the
site donated by their church. The shelter is progressing at record speed
until an arrogant workman starts trouble that could halt the project.<br />Maggie’s
fashionista sister, Christina, has formed a friendship with Harry and
they often meet for dinner and coffee. Christina finds herself falling
for Harry, and is shocked when she thinks he only wants to be friends.
Determined to find out for sure, she has to rely solely on her faith,
courage, and maybe a trip to the mall.<br />Maggie and Frank agree to
host six teens for a church conference unaware that one of the girls
will touch their hearts in ways they never expected -- especially when
the girl and her mom show up on their doorstep long after the conference
is over.<br /><br /><b>Don’t miss a moment of the fun!</b><br /><br />While "Forecast:
Sunny with a Chance of Hope" can be read as a standalone novel, you may
enjoy reading Maggie and Frank’s love story in the first book in the
series, "Forecast: Stormy with a Chance of Love."</span></span></span></div>
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the Bay Area, and currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with
her forever husband and best friend, Robert. They met online in the
pioneer days of the Internet and have been together twenty years. She
has four children and four grandchildren scattered from coast-to-coast.
When she isn't writing, Dyanne can be found quilting, gaming, or
reading.<br /><br />Dyanne welcomes emails from readers at <a href="mailto:DyanneGordonGreen@gmail.com">DyanneGordonGreen@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span id="author_biography"></span>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-25769831386598359182022-04-04T09:16:00.000-07:002022-04-04T09:16:53.497-07:00Her Sweet Billionaire Romance Boxed-set <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8HQhL1fHnSmlJaO6SJrpZq2xrT1AU7gHlglg8ep7cVSi0Ao-KCk5OuyeEedpYxzEp9Ic9EDoGcwuILf7i6pLY1RP2NaQ0HTcEAFcd6YAjX3CBxVFAx-Cv0jl1P7c9wtDyHZn-FkrKZMO/s346/51KXJgGmeYS._SY346_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="230" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8HQhL1fHnSmlJaO6SJrpZq2xrT1AU7gHlglg8ep7cVSi0Ao-KCk5OuyeEedpYxzEp9Ic9EDoGcwuILf7i6pLY1RP2NaQ0HTcEAFcd6YAjX3CBxVFAx-Cv0jl1P7c9wtDyHZn-FkrKZMO/w266-h400/51KXJgGmeYS._SY346_.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Her Billionaire Dream</b><br />Chandler
Jones has no time for a serious relationship, no need for a woman, and
dates his high school sweetheart only because she is equally rich,
extremely independent, and looks good on his arm. But when she ducks out
on him on the most important weekend of the year, he is desperate.</span></span></span><p></p><div dir="auto" id="iframeContent"><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dena
Gysler wants nothing to do with her rich, arrogant employer. She cleans
his office, and he doesn't know she exists. That suits her just fine.
When he offers her ten thousand dollars to accompany him on a weekend
business conference, Dena is appalled. But ten thousand dollars is a lot
of money for a cleaning lady to refuse. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dena and Chandler agree to a strictly-business plan that benefits them both.<br /><br /><b>Her Billionaire Jackpot</b><br />Billionaire
Max Cromwell has lost his mojo and is desperate to get it back. Where
better than Vegas? And he's determined to have an anonymous, fulfilled
weekend.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Chloe's not looking for love, but she is looking for a
husband. Someone needs to run the family business, and Chloe's not
interested. Her only desire is to open a hair salon, but that can't
happen unless she complies with her father's wishes ... find a husband.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When
unforeseen circumstances push them together, Max and Chloe find
themselves in a situation beyond their control, trouble that transcends
their imagination and a love that exceeds their expectations.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Her Billionaire Wish</b><br />Chelsea
has lived a spoiled life and needs to make some drastic changes. She’s
got a plan and is determined to see it through. A cruise is just what
she needs to get herself together.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Single dad Zach promised Ana, his ten-year-old daughter a vacation and a cruise was all he found that didn't drain his pockets.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">On
the pier, there’s an instant connection, but Ana is not having it.
Unwilling to share her father with anyone, she acts out. Chelsea is
taken with the girl who reminds her so much of her former self, not to
mention Zach, who seems to be at a loss on how to tame his wayward
daughter.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">But Ana isn’t the only challenge …<br /><br /><b>Her Billionaire Chauffeur</b> <br />When
Lara’s heart is broken … again, she wants nothing to do with love.
She’s had enough of men. Determined to live her life in complete
isolation, she just might get her wish. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Callan AKA Boss is the
faithful chauffeur to banking billionaire Chandler Jones. He doesn’t
speak about the past that has haunted him for over ten years. With
wounds too deep to mend, he pretends to be someone he’s not. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When
Lara and Boss take a flight out of the country, their worlds turn
upside down. They end up in the worse predicament imaginable when their
plane crashes on a deserted island. With dangers around every corner,
surviving long enough to be rescued is their only concern. They soon
find out that love has no boundaries. Not even a deserted island can
hold it at bay.<br /><br /><b>Her Billionaire Scoundrel</b><br />Jewel Davies
has been in trouble all her life. When finally, she's ready to settle
down, she knocks on the door to the home of her sister, Lara, and her
husband Boss. Jewel is given a chance to get her life back together, but
things aren't so easy as her past creeps in on her. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jackson
Palmer is a, well, he's a scoundrel. Having never known his father, he's
gotten himself into quite a mess of trouble. But when his mother
passes, revealing the name of his wealthy, yet dead, father, he’s
determined to take what rightfully belongs to him. Half of what his
father left behind. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jewel and Jax are forced together by the man
who has given them both a second chance – Chandler Jones. As they head
on a journey to pick up the famous HGTV star and bring her back to Los
Angeles, things get a bit heated - in more ways than one. Love is in the
forecast ... if they don't kill each other first.</span></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoR4nKjk-Ln1R7qZjtJI7oH2Oz3QDGfQcadmTvK7SIJcCL-oIyJAKlf22mLh_CHluPsRGuCEUSd4at4VlhH3rCkVSv6nKIGWM7638wLuDoqkdd88AtOTX5Cv0BnomjdCc9n6jO67Obrq-a/s584/t5130viaqqvg7c2d60938s98je._SY600_.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="467" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoR4nKjk-Ln1R7qZjtJI7oH2Oz3QDGfQcadmTvK7SIJcCL-oIyJAKlf22mLh_CHluPsRGuCEUSd4at4VlhH3rCkVSv6nKIGWM7638wLuDoqkdd88AtOTX5Cv0BnomjdCc9n6jO67Obrq-a/s320/t5130viaqqvg7c2d60938s98je._SY600_.jpg" width="256" /></a><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></span></div><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> <span><span><span><span><span><span><span>About <span style="color: #666666;"><span><span>Tayla Alexandra</span>
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Tayla Alexandra is the author of sweet romances
from everything to billionaires to beasts, modern-day cowboys to small
town romances. <br /><br />She loves sweet romances and happily ever after
endings. In fact, if she were given a wish she'd rather live in a book. A
sweet romance to be specific. One where she's not the author but the
main character. <br /><br />But for now, Tayla is satisfied with living vicariously through her characters. It's not much but it will have to do. <br /><br />To
get a glimpse of her writing, feel free to grab the free novella called
To Trust Again. It's part of the Her Sweet Billionaire Romance Series,
but there's no billionaire in this one- go figure. Anyway if you'd like
to check it out here's the link -
<a href="https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/239786da-1dd4-11eb-abef-0b6dedf859eb">https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/239786da-1dd4-11eb-abef-0b6dedf859eb</a><br /><br /><br />Want to connect? You can follow Tayla on any of the following venues. She'd love to hear from you. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://facebook.com/talexandraromance/">https://facebook.com/talexandraromance/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/alexandratayla">https://twitter.com/alexandratayla</a><br /><br /><a href="https://taylaalexandrabooks.com">https://taylaalexandrabooks.com</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.bookbub.com/profile/tayla-alexandra">https://www.bookbub.com/profile/tayla-alexandra</a><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18243118.Tayla_Alexandra"><br /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18243118.Tayla_Alexandra">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18243118.Tayla_Alexandra</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylaalexandrabooks/"><br /><br />https://www.instagram.com/taylaalexandrabooks/</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span id="author_biography">Amazon: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L934Z7L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o09?ie=UTF8&psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L934Z7L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o09?ie=UTF8&psc=1</a><br /> </p><p> </p></div><p> </p>Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-79442933527145217782022-04-03T09:32:00.000-07:002022-04-03T09:32:13.315-07:00Seasons of Change<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Katie MacKenna experienced one storm after another in her life. When
Leukemia stole her mother from her and her father, Katie was only
seven-years-old, and her father didn’t know how to cope after such a
catastrophic loss. His response was to shut down and become abusive. The
overwhelming devastation which surrounded Katie throughout her journey
in life forced her to shut down just to survive as well.<br /><br />Trust is
a difficult thing for many people, but for Katie it’s virtually
impossible. Every life has Seasons of Change. Will those seasons open
Katie to new opportunities or will they forever isolate her in survival
mode? Will she be able to overcome the storms that have surrounded her
to answer a call for help?<br /><br />Ecclesiastes 3:1-4:<br />To everything
there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A
time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck
up that which is planted;3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time
to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to
laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.</span></span></div>
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About C.J. Peterson
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span id="author_biography">I was raised in a Christian
military home, but it was far from tranquil. Like many young people, I
left home as soon as possible, and went my own way, thinking I knew
better. To me anything was better than where I was. Unfortunately, some
of the choices I made led me away from the Lord, and sometimes that path
was a dangerous one.<br />God is faithful, even when His children are
lost and wandering. When I needed Him most, the Lord was there for me.
He led me out of that danger and into a new life...a life where I am
loved and appreciated. He taught me what 'real love' is, and what it's
supposed to look like through my family and wonderful husband.<br />Who
knew that "Prince Charming" actually existed? I hoped and prayed he was
out there, and I found him! He is a 24 year Navy veteran and the love of
my life! With his encouragement, I rediscovered the creativity I
thought I had lost a long time ago, and have begun to publish the books I
have written through the years. The words in these books helped me
through my struggles, and my prayer is they will help others.<br />The way
in which I write my Christian Books, is unique to say the least. I am a
realistic Christian. People are people, they stumble, they fall, they
trip, but God continues to dust us off, and set us back on the path
again, if we just learn to trust in Him.<br />The challenges faced in my
past give me a perspective on the realities of living the Christian life
that some people may never see. There are times we wander away from
God...there are times when we draw closer to Him. In our arrogance we
think we can make it on our own. However, the One who made this world,
and who made you, has the answers, and thankfully, He forgives our
impudence and petulance and loves us through it all. God is a God of
love, mercy, grace, and guidance. He loves us and only wants the best
for us.<br />Those who have read my books, describe them as encouraging,
frustrating, and a wonderful read all at the same time. The same
character that could have you crying one minute, will have you cheering
the next! One of my editors, stated that 'she was so into the story,
that she forgot to edit, and had to go back to do the editing'.<br />I pray you will enjoy my books as well!<br /><br />While the stories are fiction, the journey is real.<br /><br /><br />Visit CJ's website -<a href="http://cjpetersonwrites.com/"> http://cjpetersonwrites.com/</a><br /><br />Follow her on FB - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/writingbycjpeterson">http://www.facebook.com/writingbycjpeterson</a><br /><br />Follow her on Twitter - <a href="http://authoress_cj/">@authoress_cj</a><br /><br />Follow her on Pinterest - <a href="http://pinterest.com/authoresscj/">http://pinterest.com/authoresscj/</a></span></span></span></div>
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Victoria Simcox Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01467670345771466788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723351710093581118.post-90783300033477243472022-04-02T12:08:00.000-07:002022-04-02T12:08:38.381-07:00Murder at the Heights: A Faye-Lynn Johnson Mystery<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeBvM3ywybAXBoL92dAuXyVS7xYP5_FShBWviM9T_EMubsjsojUTznOY7kiZSIGqK9-63F99ASoSPa00at-SmQ64lSk5nWqjqTOwnbZT8-2PcUBlav_MlJnLmhf0uZBeFu2f6geh1RT2S/s346/41Mz8S4qZ1L._SY346_.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="224" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeBvM3ywybAXBoL92dAuXyVS7xYP5_FShBWviM9T_EMubsjsojUTznOY7kiZSIGqK9-63F99ASoSPa00at-SmQ64lSk5nWqjqTOwnbZT8-2PcUBlav_MlJnLmhf0uZBeFu2f6geh1RT2S/w259-h400/41Mz8S4qZ1L._SY346_.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><b>IS SHE THE PERFECT WIFE?</b><br />A beautiful spring day in Frederick
is shattered when the home of a family of six becomes a crime scene:
five of them dead, one—the mother—missing. Was she lucky to have
escaped? Or is her absence evidence of something sinister?<br /><b>OR IS SHE THE PERFECT KILLER?</b><br />Detective
Faye-Lynn Johnson is on the case seeking justice and must make sense of
the clues left behind. The young woman who, whether as victim or
suspect, is silently pleading, <i>Look for me.</i></span></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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resides in Frederick Maryland with his wife Chrissy. He worked as a
Builder/Contractor for over 25 years. His Contracting background sparked
his first book How to be Your Own Contractor which was publish in 1996.
As an avid reader of murder mysteries, Ricky was inspired to write his
first crime fiction in 2014, The Lipstick Murders, followed by The
Bicycle Gang in 2015. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">
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