Category: Book Review

Book, Elizabeth Horton-Newton, Horror, Indie Authors, Suspense, thriller

Review of “Awethology Light” & “Awethology Dark”

Honored to have my short story “April Showers”, part of the Awethors Dark Awethology, recognized in this excellent review. I was thrilled to have my story included with these other wonderful authors. “My favorites here would have to be “Pennies from Heaven” and “The Lost Sheperd – A Short Reacher Story” (which made me want to read more of this author’s world immediately) and “April … Continue reading Review of “Awethology Light” & “Awethology Dark”

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Book Review, Horror, Indie Authors, Paranormal Romance, Suspense, thriller

“Goods By Hand” by Robyn Cain

Goods by Hand is an exquisite blend of sweet romance, flavored with paranormal mysteries, and spiced with psychological terror that kept me reading well past my bedtime. A mesmerizing array of characters revolves around the central character of Mina, a woman whose relationship difficulties virtually tear apart the lives of her friends. A writer who is controlled by her psychologically abusive husband, Mina begins as … Continue reading “Goods By Hand” by Robyn Cain

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Book Review, Domestic Violence

The Christmas Promise: A Short Story by Mary Marvella

Normally I would not review a Christmas story in the middle of January. However, “The Christmas Promise: A Short Story” by Mary Marvella is so compelling I think it applies to any time of year. Writing about domestic abuse is not an easy thing. If you have experienced it, it is a painful telling. If you have not experienced it, it can be difficult to … Continue reading The Christmas Promise: A Short Story by Mary Marvella

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Book Review

“Captivated By The Winter King” by Mistral Dawn

Captivated By The Winter King (Spellbound Hearts Book 3 is the second book I’ve read by Mistral Dawn. I enjoyed her first fantasy Taken by the Huntsman so much I had to read what else she has written. I skipped past her second and what she calls her “2.5” book to see what The Winter King was up to. I confess I was more than … Continue reading “Captivated By The Winter King” by Mistral Dawn

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Book Review, Uncategorized

“Boundaries” by Ica Iova

This tense thriller takes place in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Gabriela Parson has graduated law school and lands a job with a prestigious law firm headed by the very sexy Landon Godchild. What begins as a flirty romantic story with almost comic overtones quickly turns to a dark and frightening suspense story. While the relationship between Gaby and Landon is sometimes trite, when Jack Richwood … Continue reading “Boundaries” by Ica Iova

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Action, Book, Fantasy, historical fiction, Horror, Indie Authors, Paranormal Romance, Political Thriller, Romance, Romantic Thriller, Science Fiction, Suspense, terrorism, thriller

My 2015 Top Indie Book Picks

I have read an amazing number of indie books this year. When I looked back at my reviews I was surprised. The realization I had read so many started me thinking about the ones I remembered. I decided to make a list of the ones I liked the most. You will probably notice a paucity of “romance” novels. This may puzzle you since the books … Continue reading My 2015 Top Indie Book Picks

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Action, Book Review, Political Thriller, terrorism

Nothing Is Ever Forever (The Phoenix Series Book 3) by Ted Tayler

This latest book in the Phoenix series once again shows Ted Tayler’s skill at creating a thrill packed story of terrorism. His ability to weave recent events into a taut tale of good guys versus bad guys is unsurpassed. In Nothing Is Ever Forever Phoenix and the Olympus Project are faced with another high priority assignment. I didn’t think Tayler could top the action surrounding … Continue reading Nothing Is Ever Forever (The Phoenix Series Book 3) by Ted Tayler

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Book Review, Uncategorized

Echoes of Winter: A Wintery YA Short Story Collection

Echoes of Winter: A Wintery YA Short Story Collection Assorted Authors Let me begin by saying I was given a copy of this book in return for a fair and honest review. I admit to being somewhat skeptical since it is categorized as a Young Adult book. What I imagined the stories would be like is a far cry from the wonderful surprises I found within … Continue reading Echoes of Winter: A Wintery YA Short Story Collection

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Book Review

Plaint for Provence: 1152: Les Baux (The Troubadours Quartet Book 3)

“Plaint for Provence” is the third book in the Troubadors Quartet by Jean Gill. The story continues to follow the troubairitz Estela de Matin and her lover Dragonetz los Pros as they navigate the often troubled waters of political intrigue in medieval France. Now reunited with their infant son Musca and Estela beloved guard dog Nici they have settled into family life in Marselha. But … Continue reading Plaint for Provence: 1152: Les Baux (The Troubadours Quartet Book 3)

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