One wonderful thing that has come out of this virus shutdown has been my reading for the pure pleasure of reading. As I have had the time to breathe, I have been going to my To Be Read shelves and picking something just because it appeals to me. I have not read all of this … Continue reading Queen Anne’s Lace (China Bayles Mysteries) by Susan Wittig Albert
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Tattoo by Michele Rene
What if your whole history of misdeeds and bad judgments appeared on your skin? And what if someone appeared with no markings? Giving the reader a lot to think about, Michele Rene takes us into a world where the unknown causes most people to react negatively. A multilayered read that I’d love to have discussions … Continue reading Tattoo by Michele Rene
Void of Power: New Generation by Andrew C. Raiford
This book seriously made me want to change my name to Jennifer! Every character in this story is a fully developed person that I could easily have as a friend or neighbor. For a first time fiction author, this book was a very pleasant surprise in story development and keeping me intrigued. With two strong … Continue reading Void of Power: New Generation by Andrew C. Raiford
The Damned Ones (The Damned Books #2) by Chris Miller
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, “Chris Miller’s books scare the crap out of me.” So why do I keep reading them? The man can weave a story! Twenty-six years have passed since The Damned Place, and life for the characters has been mostly normal. But you know it can’t last. This … Continue reading The Damned Ones (The Damned Books #2) by Chris Miller
Seeds of Desire: A Tales of Desire Novel by Jessie Scott
This is the second book I have enjoyed from this author. While they appear as a series, each book is a standalone story with new characters. A common theme connects them. The sex is not always perfect, the characters are not perfect, their worlds are far from perfect, and all of that adds together for … Continue reading Seeds of Desire: A Tales of Desire Novel by Jessie Scott
Blue Sail (The Iron Age of Piracy Book One) by Aaron S Gallagher
One of this author's most prominent talents is the development of his characters. They are fully formed people in every aspect and that is reflected his books. This time he outdid himself. The main character, Piter has a many faceted personality and his second, Gwendolyn – well, let's just say I know who she is … Continue reading Blue Sail (The Iron Age of Piracy Book One) by Aaron S Gallagher
The Ordinary Sin by Mario Kiefer
In another addition to this “anything but Ordinary” series, Mr. Kiefer continues to weave a family saga. He has entwined Hispanic Folklore, the LGBT community, and generations of family life. Once again, he pulls the reader into a world, that even if foreign, the reader can easily relate to the characters and intense emotions contained … Continue reading The Ordinary Sin by Mario Kiefer
Manufactured Witches by Michelle Rene – Texas Author Project YA Award Winner!
It’s been a while since I read a book that transported me fully into a story. I saw this author accept the Indie Author Project Best YA Book for the State of Texas and speak with such genuine appreciation for her reading audience that I could not wait to start the book. Let's start with … Continue reading Manufactured Witches by Michelle Rene – Texas Author Project YA Award Winner!
To Squeeze A Prairie Dog by Scott Semegran
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the awards ceremony for the Indie Author Project for the state of Texas. This book won for the entire state of Texas, and after reading it, I can understand why. A humorous glance at the mundane parts of state work with glimpses into the political … Continue reading To Squeeze A Prairie Dog by Scott Semegran
Waters Plantation by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
In the continuing family saga started in the book The Doctor’s Wife, Myra McIlvain once again pulled me into the time and environment of Texas, this time in the late 1870s. She captured a difficult part of the state’s history, as well as the human emotions of that time, and did it with respect and … Continue reading Waters Plantation by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
