Fleeing the French invasion of Geneva Switzerland in the 1700s, Adam Gold books Passage to America with his family. On the ship, Adam’s daughter falls fatally ill. A mysterious man comes to Adam with a way to save his child by turning Adam into something darker than human.
Ron Miller
A good story well told
“Adam Gold” is a good story that is well-told, which is probably the best thing that can be said about any novel. The dialog is sharply and realistically written…which is probably the main reason the characters seem so well-drawn, realistic and sympathetic. Bernhardt also avoids most of the standard cliches and tropes of the vampire novel while still respecting the genre and its sources. The author especially has a deft touch with the language. I found myself stopping often to savor a particularly original…and often moving…passage. Indeed, much of the effectiveness, mood, emotion and characterization comes from Bernhardt’s adept skill at writing.
Beyond Kathryn Lucas’ first memory of her father’s tree lay a dysfunctional path of violence, heartbreak, and secrets within a family severely entrenched in the vicious cycle of abuse. A lifetime of fear drives her from her home, and the teenage girl finds refuge with an aunt and uncle determined to protect their niece.
Distressing flashbacks unravel in Kathryn’s fragile mind among the turmoil encircling her as she struggles through adolescence and descends into her pain-ridden past. When the summation of her unsettling memories allows the darkness to overtake her, she becomes desperate to unearth the light.
Inspired by a true story, Kathryn must hold on tightly to those who love her, searching for her place in a world threatening to break her as she fights to overcome life’s betrayals before she is deprived of her future.
Kindle Customer
A moving,angry, and healing story
this story meanders in twists and turns,and just when today’s mind thinks it’s figured out who is at fault, a revealing. The story of how trees leave us sad or happy,help us hide our hurt. It’s a story of cancer,divorce,marriage, abusive relationships, and life long lasting friendships. And music,sweet music. If you like emotional rides,then you in for a treat. Read between the trees. You may come away with a deeper understanding of yourself.
Life isn’t always sweet, even for girls called Candy.Candice Parker married Gerald Ford on Christmas Eve two years ago following a massive blizzard. The year before that her family was left homeless when a fire burned their apartments to the ground. Fortunately, fireman Gary had been on call and led the team that rescued Lanelle and Dakota from the blaze.Last year it all came to a head when Caroline joined their household as the nanny and housekeeper when she revealed the fire had been arson. Following the discovery, a sinister plot unfolded that almost killed them all.To say Candy is dreading the arrival of this typically happy holiday would be an understatement.However, she does have one thing going for her this year. Gary has convinced her to adopt rather than try for a baby of their own and a new addition will join their family just in time to change Candy’s view of Christmas forever.Pushing through her self-doubts, Candy must embrace the desire within her to become Joylana’s mother and champion for life, but will she have the strength to be the mom she wants to be after all the hardships she and Daks have faced in the past?
Ashley Hedden
Great Read
Christmas Joy: Sweet Christmas, Book Four was a great read by Samantha Jacobey. Christmas has been a hard time for Candice and Gary, bad things always seem to happen to them at Christmas time. Candy now dreads Christmas because she doesn’t know what bad thing will happen next. They are looking to expand their family and Gary has finally convinced Candy to adopt a child. Candy faces self-doubt in becoming Joylana’s mother. I really enjoyed this story and can’t wait to read more by Samantha Jacobey.
Life isn’t always sweet, even for girls called Candy.Candice Parker married Gerald Ford on Christmas Eve two years ago following a massive blizzard. The year before that her family was left homeless when a fire burned their apartments to the ground. Fortunately, fireman Gary had been on call and led the team that rescued Lanelle and Dakota from the blaze.Last year it all came to a head when Caroline joined their household as the nanny and housekeeper when she revealed the fire had been arson. Following the discovery, a sinister plot unfolded that almost killed them all.To say Candy is dreading the arrival of this typically happy holiday would be an understatement.However, she does have one thing going for her this year. Gary has convinced her to adopt rather than try for a baby of their own and a new addition will join their family just in time to change Candy’s view of Christmas forever.Pushing through her self-doubts, Candy must embrace the desire within her to become Joylana’s mother and champion for life, but will she have the strength to be the mom she wants to be after all the hardships she and Daks have faced in the past?
Ashley Hedden
Great Read
Christmas Joy: Sweet Christmas, Book Four was a great read by Samantha Jacobey. Christmas has been a hard time for Candice and Gary, bad things always seem to happen to them at Christmas time. Candy now dreads Christmas because she doesn’t know what bad thing will happen next. They are looking to expand their family and Gary has finally convinced Candy to adopt a child. Candy faces self-doubt in becoming Joylana’s mother. I really enjoyed this story and can’t wait to read more by Samantha Jacobey.
Visit World War II Germany, but this won’t be a pleasant holiday when two brave soldiers face dire circumstances against heavy odds – can a mystical owl lead them to safety before it’s too late?
Book Lover 222
War, and an Owl
The Christmas Owl by Viv Drewa is an inspiring story of a soldier at Christmas Time and an owl. It showcases the sacrifices made not only of our soldiers but of their entire families. This story also gives the reader a taste of normal American family life in the 1940s, coupled with a paranormal owl twist. A well-written, touching story of a very special Christmas for one American family. Refreshingly different.
When Nathaniel Crabtree travels through time to gather the forgotten details from revolutionary America, will Gwendolyn Astrid Romano be the mistake that brings his illustrious career to a devastating end?
From the outside, Brent Halston and Jordan McKenna had the perfect life: the house, the dog, fulfilling careers, and their love. However, Jordan’s past refused to leave her alone, threatening to destroy all they had built together. Without explanation, Jordan pushed Brent out of her life, leaving him devastated and confused. In an attempt to start over, Brent relocated to Fairfield Corners, bought an extravagant house, and mourned the loss of his Jojo. To keep herself from drowning in her own grief, Jordan gave everything she had to her career as a doctor, running the free clinic on the rough side of town. As the holiday season approached, a frantic phone call from Jordan’s brother pulled Brent back into Jordan’s life, giving them the opportunity to reconnect. Battling the past and present, their love must survive secrets and betrayal, giving them one last chance to be together.
Backstage Blogs
5 Stars for Last Chance Christmas
Another winner from LA Remenicky! I didn’t get into the Christmas spirit at all this year, but as I revisited Fairfield Corners this week, I decided there was no reason not to read a Christmas Story in February, and I am so glad that I made the right call. I am in love with Fairfield Corners – such an idyllic small-town setting. Add in some rockstars and hot cops, what isn’t to love? This quick read stars one of Adam’s bodyguards from his touring days, and the sister of another. (And another totally cool dog as well.) Plenty of drama, and a touch of suspense, and a HEA in a beautiful Victorian setting. This could certainly be read as a standalone, but why not read Cassie and Ragan’s stories too? I absolutely adore this author, and hope we will see more books and novellas in the Fairfield Corners series – the town is so well described it could be another character in the series, and I adore it! If the weather could be 70 degrees year-round it would probably be exactly where I would want to live.
