This book was one riveting Adventure. When France Hunter and her crew head down the Amazon River with a well-known Angler and a magazine Crew looking to do an interview with her is when the adventure really starts. Stranded in the jungle after their canoes float away and their emergency phone is destroyed the crew struggles to survive after an attack by wild animals. Every good story needs to crisis to keep up the momentum and this book does not disappoint! Ms. Drewa has hit a homerun in her first foray in fiction! I give this 5 stars for being the rousing romantic adventure it is.
A car burns in the parking lotbehind Bella Vita Hair Salon. The corpse in the front seat has a short sword pushed into his ribs. Beneath the car is a cast-iron cauldron filled with flowers. This seems to be a sacrificial rite Rebecca Nurse had been teaching Emlyn Goode. But is it? The corpse has been identified as George Malone, and earlier on this summer solstice day, he and his wife had severe argument. Could it be that Angela Malone has murdered her husband? Prodded by Elvira, an overly-large albino cat that wants the case solved so she can get some sleep, to Rebecca’s dismay Emlyn again dips into her ancient relatives Book of Shadows to find the answer before her friend and neighbor, Detective Roger Fry, can.
A.B. Funkhauser5.0 out of 5 stars A UNIQUE VOICEReviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016Bella Vita Salon is the ‘go to’ place for news of import. It’s also the launch point from which author Susan Lynn Solomon unwraps her own unique brand of storytelling. Using first person, the author confers on character Emlyn Goode the dual tasks of protagonist and narrator, sharing her insights and uncertainties with an unflinching self-deprecation that made me feel like she was sitting across from me at a shared table. A novelette, BELLA VITA gives more of what we first discovered in Solomon’s THE MAGIC OF MURDER, a 5 star full length work that focused on a modern day witch coming to terms with her inherited powers. I sense that the author in her enthusiasm just had to share her down-to-earth character one more time before the follow-up to MAGIC releases. Thank you for that. BELLA VITA is a nice bridge between the novels. 5 stars
What if you treated others the way you’d like to be treated? If everyone did that, what kind of world could there be? Please join the children’s quest to discover how to follow the Golden Rule and to share it with others.
This coloring book version of Sherrill S. Cannon’s best-selling children’s story, The Golden Rule, allows kids to enjoy reading in rhyme, as well as illustrating their own version of how children can help us be kind to each other.
The book is a winner of nine awards, including a Book Excellence Awards Gold Medal, eLit Gold Medal, Children’s Literary Classics Silver Medal and Seal of Approval, Mom’s Choice Silver Medal, Reviewer’s Choice Silver Medal, and a Finalist in the Readers Favorite, IAN Book of the Year and Pinnacle Awards.
J. C. Powelson5.0 out of 5 stars The Golden Rule Coloring Book Rules!Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021Verified PurchaseWhen my daughters were younger they enjoyed Sherrill Cannon’s original illustrated, “The Golden Rule” and all of her delightful children’s books. “The Golden Rule” is written in Cannon’s characteristic rhyming prose, which makes reading–and learning–fun! Both the illustrated and coloring editions help children learn about doing the right thing and treating other people well. The coloring book is a great way to teach children these important life lessons, but it also encourages their artistic skills. What better way to drive the book’s message home than to allow kids to color the line drawings in their favorite colors and customize the illustrations to fit their own style! The story itself is a great teaching tool, but the coloring edition allows children to be more interactive and strengthens the book’s valuable message.
Adar Genn is out to gather as much as he can of both money and power. He needs it to make Krael’s vision for his war children a reality. The recession the universe is trapped in won’t make his task any easier. Still, the dream has taken hold in Adar. He has a lot of matters that he needs to deal with. Some will pay, others won’t. A few will drain his limited resources. But when a friend comes calling, Adar can’t say no.
Jacob Langendoen has been charged by a Spirit named Celeste, to find an item she can’t touch – the Nirvana Doomblade. However, she grants Jacob with a winged tiger, which he has to nurture, naming him Sagittarius. The weapon is a sword that no one in Heaven has created, yet God wants it returned in His realm. Jacob has to travel back in time to retrieve with the help of his parents, Frank and Wanda, sending him to 1800’s New York City with Sagittarius. Soon Celeste is in deep trouble for giving Jacob not one but two gifts, and her exitance is on the line if Jacob Langendoen doesn’t come through. Lindsey, Jacob’s eleven-year-old sister, begins to confront her parents, asking questions about her older brother’s murder. And when she hears – not from God – about Jacob being in trouble, she wants to go to any length to help.
Leo and Gracie are back again, but their hearts have been broken by previous relationships and that’s keeping them apart. Even though their podcast, “It’s All About Love,” is successful, they can’t seem to take their own advice while others around them find love and happiness.
Can they forget the past and let love take its course or will they never allow themselves to be happy again? Is the timing right this time or will they miss the boat?
Chelsey McQuitty
Loved everything about it
I really loved the plot of this book. There is a lot going on and the author has written it in such a relatable way that is hard not to connect with the characters. I loved the fact that the lovebirds are podcast hosts as it adds so much to their love story and brings even more tension to their time apart. This author has an incredible way with words that will totally wrap you up and make you feel deeply connected to every chapter of the book. I’d highly recommend it.
Thalia has defeated the Justines, the Krepyons, and the Sisterhood. After claiming his Earth son Lorenz, the Maca of Don returns to Earth for a family reunion.
But the planet has changed: it’s the 1970’s, and one of their family members is trying to dismantle their business. Another has killed four men, and the doctors are beginning to suspect that there’s something strange about the MacDonald family.
Meanwhile, the newer members of the MacDonald and Rolfe clans are unaware of their alien heritage and abilities, and General MacDonald is carrying a heavy secret of other alien beings.Soon after their arrival, The Maca of Don and Lorenz learn that there is a new presence in the galaxy… one bent on conquest and destruction.
Navy Mom CVN69
5.0 out of 5 stars Embezzlement, murder and family tiesReviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
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One hundred years have passed since the Maca of Don returned. Daniel has taken his rightful place as Maca of Ishner. But his territory is broke, and losing money by the day. The sisterhood is battered and broken but not forgotten and some are still willing to murder other Thalians. Mari Collier hits this one out of the park with what may be her best work yet. This fast moving read has suspense, murder and intrigue that keeps you turning the pages. Best read after Rise and Fall of the Maca’s, you must at least read Return of the Maca in order to have the whole picture.
We grew up as Marcia and Fran. My sister was beautiful, thin and talented. She has the lead in productions of Broadway Shows in our school. These are true stories. Marcia was a ray of sunshine on a stormy day. She was rare. Never saying a negative word about anyone, always looking for the positive in people. No matter how difficult the problem, she figured out the solution. Sometimes the solution would make you smile and other times double over laughing.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020This is the 1st book I’ve read written by Fran Lewis; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
Former Army Captain, Frank Atherton, has left the dangerous life of a soldier behind. Retired from the military, he now works in a large nursing home facility, as assistant director. Things are pretty quiet, until the annoying blister of a man, Ralph Penwarren arrives, doing his best to break into his mother’s apartment. Soon after his arrival, Frank meets the lovely new psychiatrist on staff, Marka Ventimiglia, who takes his breath away. Their relationship seems to be moving swiftly ahead, until Ralph Penwarren is seriously injured by a bad fall. If that weren’t enough, Frank’s office is trashed, his car vandalized, and a dead man is found in the ravine behind his house. Are the incidents related, or simply a series of alarming coincidences?
Loss always seems to be in the cards for her. After losing both her parents, her brother, the only one she has left in the world, unexplainably disappears. After a chance meeting in a small shop that Ember seems to be drawn to, a stranger gives her the opportunity to make a wish. But, do wishes ever really come true? Feeling as if she has nothing left to lose, she tosses her dreams into the fountain, not expecting anything good to happen. Bader Grant has had a favor called in. Not happy about it at all, he reluctantly agrees to do what he can, never expecting that said favor would be the striking Ember Sloane. Now, as the sparks fly, and the heat builds, can Bade keep focused on the task at hand in order to help make Ember’s wish come true, or will they simply burst into flames as evil sets its eyes on her and gets ever closer to the woman he has promised to help. From best-selling author Darlene Kuncytes comes this sexy, sinful and fiery romance that is sure to curl your toes and keep you wanting more! Part of the Anthology Novella Series – Make a wish and see what happens!
A FAB REVIEW FOR THE WOLF NEXT DOORMobookworm4.0 out of 5 starsMade my day better
August 11, 2019 – Published on Amazon.comVerified PurchaseI can always count on her to make my day better. After a crappy week, a long day and just feeling blah, what do you do? You grab the newest release that you were hoarding for just this moment. Always makes my day brighter and helps me escape to a wonderful world AND this was needed today. Ember and Bader were definitely what I wanted…..he’s just what she needs in one of her darkest times……..little knowing he’s more then she thinks. Ember was feisty, little snarky and I would so have had her reaction to him!! Lol Perfect bedtime read…….maybe the dreams will be sweet now???
Bethia, Bet to her friends met Arthan, a Vicillian while in basic. They became partners and fought their way to the top two places in their class. Crewing on the Long Sword is any rookie’s dream berth. The gray all over alien interests her until she learns his secret. His confession doesn’t bring her closer, but Arthan felt he must be honest with Bet now that they have a place. He wants the Caletan female, but isn’t sure how to attract her. Gray hair, skin and eyes, he’s colorless. Arthan’s father is about to cause more trouble. The pirate leader wants what his father promised them and will get it from Arthan any way he can. The plan is to kidnap Bet and force Arthan to ransom her. Greenhouse 2 becomes a trap for Arthan and Bet when the pirates find them while on leave. Can they get out of the swamp alive?
Thank goodness the series continues!Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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Another well written story. As always I get caught up in the story and think they end way too soon! I can’t wait for the. Next one to come out. It is so amazing to see the whole story unfold. Once again Cherime has out done herself and is able to tell a great tale and keep a person thoroughly entire time!
At the age of 7 Carly began singing and taking dancing lessons hoping to start her on a journey to a career in singing. Carly has always been talented and looked for ways to bring music into the lives of so many others. But school was her priority and graduating from middle school and then high school took precedence over everything else. She is smart, creative and decided to try out for many competitions, but Vocal Star set her of a course for success. Her auditions were fantastic, and ten call backs really surprised her. Receiving a special award for outstanding stage presence really hit the mark and phone calls from producers came flooding in.
This is just the beginning as one producer found her amazing, able to meet any challenges and is excited that on January 1, 2021 her new and first release of we hope to be a hit on the billboard charts: EAT YOUR HEART OUT will be released along with pictures, videos and more.
They took her lover. Getting him back could be the last thing she ever does…
High-powered Atlanta attorney Sydney Jones never backs down from a case. So when her bodyguard and boyfriend is accused of murder, she’s determined to fight for him in court. Instead, the charges are suddenly dismissed, and he vanishes without a trace…
Suspecting CIA involvement, Sydney takes on a lawsuit with Chinese Black Society ties and finds a startling connection to her missing man. But as she digs deeper, she discovers that someone may kill to keep the secret.
Will this dangerous cat-and-mouse game reveal the truth or put a bullet in Sydney’s head?
Chance is the second book in the Sydney Jones psychological thriller trilogy. If you like fearless heroines, page-turning action, and shocking twists, then you’ll love Carolyn Bowen’s gripping story.
Soulless and exiled from Heaven the Dark Knights have not abandoned their duty. For millennia they’ve battled demons, protecting human kind from Lucifer’s servants. Less than a year ago hundreds of demons escaped Hell world-wide, stretching the Knights resources to their limits. Now they face the greatest challenge of all—discovering love.
Breanna Thorn spent the last ten years fighting demons with her twin brother Sam, and she’s damn good at it. But at twenty three all she really wants is a normal life with dating, college and quiet. To balance the life she wants and the life she has, Bree studies demons and other supernatural creatures in hopes of better understanding the enemy. When she meets fallen angel Bass, Bree encounters a complication she never saw coming—love.
Bass’ persona of hedonism begins to crumble when he meets Breanna. She’s beautiful, intelligent, a kick ass fighter and the vessel for his immortal soul. He knows he’s no good for her but no matter how hard he tries to make Bree hate him; she keeps finding a way into his heart. He’ll do anything to keep her safe even if it means giving up everything he is.
After their parents are killed by monsters, demons, Sam Thorn focuses his life on protecting his sister and hunting the creatures that changed their lives. Now he finds himself swept up in a world where he’s surrounded by monsters and at risk of losing his sister—something he cannot, will not allow. When the rage burning inside him breaks free Sam finds he is a greater danger than the monsters he fears.
Hogart once walked the halls of Heaven, now he battles with voices in his head driving him further and further into madness. Being taken in by his fellow fallen angels, The Dark Knights, is both a blessing and a curse. Their energy quiets the demon within him but now he is permanently housed with the twins Sam and Breanna. The voices insist he kill them; his heart says otherwise.
I am an avid reader of paranormal and I would certainly recommend this book. The story is an intriguing spin on fallen angels and demons. I can’t wait to see where the author takes these fallen angels and their soul-keepers. Along with Bass' soul-keeper Bree we are introduced to Bree's brother Sam and a new fallen angel, Hogart. The character development is handled well and a little more complicated in this book as the characters are faced with self doubt, PTSD and questions about their own future. More secrets and complications are revealed creating more questions and another mystery.
July 1, 2017Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseWow. This book is phenomenal. The writing is exquisite, and the storyline is unlike anything I’ve ever read before. Little Livie is a shining star. I just adore her. It was suspenseful, shocking, and beautiful all at the same time. There are so many layers to Nicky’s writing. Highly recommended for a complex, thought-provoking read that goes so much deeper than a murder mystery.
