Dangerous Love by Momodou Sawaneh

Dangerous Love by Momodou Sawaneh is based on long-lived African traditions. You learn very well about arranged marriages and African lore in this story. It is based around Mary who is balking a traditional marriage and likes the “western ways” instead of the traditions. I was left with a suspicious feeling that this author has left open a situation that would make a wonderful sequel which I would greatly look forward to should Mr. Sawaneh decide to write on. I would be derelict in my duties if I didn’t recommend this novel to those that love a romantic story with murder and mayhem intertwined within it.




3.5 Bookmarks

Anastasia Cassella-Young

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Under Cover Alien by Barbara Romo

Under Cover Alien by Barbara Romo tells us of aliens and UFOs. She winds the tale around believers and non-believers. Gideon Cyrus is an alien “undercover” until the time when he is to teach the world of the existence of aliens and UFOs. Abduction included…this Sci-fi story makes you wonder if “they” exist.
Hannah tries to keep her UFO believers safe and finds that she might be falling in love with someone who does not believe and is full of cynicism. Can she resist him? The romance that ensues tells us that she can overcome non-believers and their telltale cynicism.

I followed Ms. Romo’s depiction of aliens and UFOs throughout this controversial subject matter with a “grain of salt”. Whether you believe or not she allows you to enjoy the secretiveness of the alien and the believers. Reading this tome might encourage you to believe and you will find the romance side of it infatuating. Whether you believe or not you will find this an encouraging read of abductions, aliens and UFOs.


3.5 Bookmarks

Anastasia Cassella-Young

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Unwise by Jane Toombs

In “Unwise” by Jane Toombs I find the age-old tradition of pre-arranged marriage an old storyline. However, Ms. Toombs combines it with a fantastical land of enchantment. Although a short story she has accomplished several plots within this novel that are believable and standard for a romance.


I feel that Ms. Toombs could have expounded on the “land of enchantment” a bit more as I expected to see more of it described in this story. All-in-all she achieved her goal that she set out to portray in this fantasy. Based on her standards of writing I feel she has met her goals. In regards to this being a fantasy I wish I had seen more although Ms. Toombs ties it in with the romance and pre-arranged marriage quite well. Fantasy readers might expect a bit more “fantasy” than what Ms. Toombs has provided. Avid fantasy readers might find this a bit lacking as I did.



2.5 Bookmarks

Anastasia Cassella-Young

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Tirnan ‘Oge by Amanda McIntyre

In Tirnan ‘Oge by Amanda McIntyre we have a love story beyond a simple love story. Roan McNamara is not just in love with Sighoge faerie named Feorin but also in love with the love and passion that Roan has to tell the stories and legends of the faeries.


While I like the story in general I wish that the author could have told some of the faerie stories as background in the book. It is a well-written book however and those who like a fantasy/romance will enjoy Tirnan ‘Oge.


3.5 Bookmarks

Carol Langstroth, Manager

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Lady of The Herd-Isabo Kelly

In Lady Of The Herd by Isabo Kelly, we find ourselves hoping that Diarmaid convinces Grace that she really is Grainne…a fairy that ran away from the faery world. You can feel that Grace doesn’t believe in the beginning of the story that she is Grainne and thinks Diarmaid is off their rocker. Then as she does some magic she starts to belive that she may in fact be Grainne.

I really wanted to like the story but I felt it lacking towards the end and left me wanting to know what happened to Grace when she reached the faery world.

3 Bookmarks

Carol Langstroth, Manager

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Borrowed Time - MJ Daley-Prado

Borrowed Time by MJ Daley-Prado brings tears to your eyes in places. Ms. Daley-Prado accomplishes a depiction of one who goes through a part of their life handling someone in their family with cancer. This story tells of the “middle child” situation in this family in the typical “middle child” air. The trials and tribulations of this “middle child” and her cancer stricken mom tells a great tale of forgiveness and strength of character.


I highly recommend this read to those who believe in Christianity and for those who do not know the battles of cancer on families they should read this to find out about them.

4 Bookmarks
Anastasia Cassella-Young
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The Return - Jan Bowles

In The Return by Jan Bowles, Marielle Stevens never thought her presumed dead husband would return back from the “dead”. Now she has a lot of explaining to do to her husband. First off can he forgive her for marrying his best friend? Secondly is that can he forgive her for not telling him about his daughter?


This book, at times, reminds me of Castaway the movie at times with various differences. The book is well written and has a couple of hot and steamy love scenes for those of us that love the hot stuff in a romance novel. The cute little father and daughter moments are so cute that it makes your heart melt.

4 Bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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Queen of Hearts by Phyllis Campbell

“Queen of Hearts” by Phyllis Campbell seemed vaguely familiar when I started this read. I found that Ms. Campbell’s twist of Cecilia being known as Doctor Lee Copeland being very suspenseful. I was kept in waiting to see when this would be discovered by the others. The discreetly written romance in this novel is tastefully done. I found this to be more of a romance than a western although it is set in the west in 1875. I did not see this as a historical western as the author has dubbed it although she has kept it in the western setting and was right on the money with her historical facts for that time. I feel this is more romance than any other genre. I look forward to reading more from this author and recommend this read to romance readers. Suspense and romance make a fine mix for this author!


4 Bookmarks
Anastasia Cassella-Young
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The Tiny Caterpillar and the Great Big Tree by Kelly Moran

“The Tiny Caterpillar and the Great Big Tree” by Kelly Moran is a delightful tale that teaches the young ones about people being different and how we judge them at our very first impression. It teaches children that being different is okay. The apologies by the characters also teach the children that saying “I’m sorry” is not a bad thing and is easy to do.


The pictures coincide with what is going on at each interval that the caterpillar has with the various insects. I recommend this story to anyone with children. The adults that read this to their children will be teaching them a very valuable lesson and the pictures will amuse even the youngest of children. The adults may learn a bit of a lesson here as well.

4 Bookmarks
Anastasia Cassella-Young
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Essential English - Book Two - Kathi Wyldeck

In Essential English Book 2 Grades 5 to 6 by Kathi Wyldeck we learn the basics of using our English language. We learn things from nouns to punctuation. She does not just teach you in the written form but also teaches you reading comprehension as well as speaking the language. As I had the pleasure of reviewing book three I found out that I did not have the knowledge of the English language that I thought I did. It’s amazing how much I learned from this author’s books. The book is a great asset to anyone teaching English.


4 Bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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The Return - Jan Bowles

In The Return by Jan Bowles, Marielle Stevens never thought her presumed dead husband would return back from the “dead”. Now she has a lot of explaining to do to her husband. First off can he forgive her for marrying his best friend? Secondly is that can he forgive her for not telling him about his daughter?


This book, at times, reminds me of Castaway the movie at times with various differences. The book is well written and has a couple of hot and steamy love scenes for those of us that love the hot stuff in a romance novel. The cute little father and daughter moments are so cute that it makes your heart melt.

4 Bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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Idle Thursday - Kelly Moran

In “Idle Thursday” Kelly Moran describes an “after-life” of someone taken from this earth way to early. She allows you to feel the dismay of watching yourself go through the death procedures. I found this story to be quite the typical story about being in limbo after death. She even mentions “the light” at one point.


I felt that I could cry at the beginning where the accident occurred. Feelings, emotions and the idealized progress this character made in her “after-life” does make you wonder what really does happen and Kelly Moran inserts her ideas about this. Her ideas are not beyond the norm.

I recommend this read to those that enjoy thoughts on the “after-life” we expect to have.

3.5 Bookmarks
Anastasia Cassella-Young
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Angel of Windword - Maggie Dove

“Angel of Windword” by Maggie Dove keeps you enthralled every minute with the twists and turns provided by her writings. Set in the late 1800s and early 1900s Angelique discovers her true love after many trials and tribulations some of which you would never expect to happen. Ms. Dove’s descriptions and conversations are not boorish to say the least. The conversations and descriptions match the era depicted. I would love to see any other writings that Ms. Dove has to offer readers.


“Angel of Windword” reads like a “feature presentation” on a movie channel such a Lifetime. I recommend this 5 bookmark rated novel for any reader of romance.

5 Bookmarks
Anastasia Cassella-Young
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Midsummer Night by Erin O'Riordan

In the sequel of Beltane, “Midsummer Night”, we find Allie and Orlando give birth to Antonio and Zen taking the first steps in becoming a Pagan Priestess. She is studying to become a nurse-midwife and a vow of celibacy for 4 seasons and boyfriend Ramesh is not too happy about it but decides that since he loves her he will wait for her.


Zen’s employee Gillian finds love in the strangest place with a woman named Astrid Dejonghe. However this romance doesn’t go smoothly. Is Astrid the right person for Gillian?

“Midsummer Night” is another winner of a book from Erin O’Riodan. The book has very interesting characters and hot steamy loves scenes. The plot makes you really look into the lives of Allie, Zen and those around them.

**** 4 Stars
Carol Langstroth
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Journey to Forgiveness - Lauren Brooks

In “Journey to Forgiveness” by Lauren Brooks, Jennifer Hinson meets Austin Grant on the way to her Aunt Violet’s house. Jenny mistakenly thinks that Austin was stealing her luggage when in fact he was just trying to return it to her. She keeps thinking ill of him when she thinks he is stealing from the congregation. Jenny learns how not to pass judgment against men and learns how to forgive in this heart warming tale.


I found this book to have warm and caring characters that seemed to jump off the pages and into my heart. It is a great book for anyone that loves Christian Romance as much as I do.

**** 4.5 stars
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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Chrystal Clear - Cindy Bauer

Crystal Clear

Cindy Bauer

"Crystal Clear" by Cindy Bauer is a masterpiece of suspense that had me holding my breath to the end. The intricate storyline filled me with anxious anticipation as I moved from page to page as one moves through the rooms of a creepy old house.

**** 4 Stars
Author/ Reviewer Marilyn Thompson
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Outlaw Children: A World Re-created - Marilyn Thompson

Outlaw Children: A World Re-created

Marilyn Thompson

In “Outlaw Children: A World Re-created” Marilyn Thompson has accomplished what she set out to do. This novel is very well written and the graphic descriptions and actions in this story were so well done that this reviewer had to put it down because it was too graphic for her.

Up to the point where I had to put it down the story was detailed and a good read. The actions were very descriptive and I found myself following it with ease until it was too graphic.

I highly recommend this read to anyone that loves to read very well done novels and ones that they don’t mind that are very graphic.

**** 4.5
Cynthia Hepner/Reviewer
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Hard Winter - N.W. Davies

Hard Winter

N.W. Davies

"Hard Winter" by N.W. Davies is a tale of survival. Set in England in the year 2118. An apocalyptic winter has occurred due to a nuclear war over oil in 2062. The nuclear winter that followed caused glacier ice to move south at an unprecedented speed. The survivors must not only battle frigid temperatures and the threat of starvation, but the things that are far worse moving ahead of the ice toward them, things that once were reserved for nightmares.

With "Hard Winter" N.W. Davies created a story that read like a full-length novel. So much was said with so very few words. Watching as Norman transformed from a selfish self-serving individual to a caring and possibly heroic figure was a fantastic journey. I was captured by this tale from the first sentence and was unable to pull myself free until I had finished. A well crafted tale. Absolutely one of the best I have ever read.

***** 5 Stars
Author/Reviewer Marilyn Thompson
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Irons in the Fire - Penelope Marzec

In “Irons in the Fire” by Penelope Marzec you will find a typical romance situation where the woman doesn’t want the man but finally falls for him. In regards to the “paranormal” part it seems lacking in the details of having psychic powers. I found the first almost 40 pages detailing many meals and various foods which, in my opinion, would be too much about food and not enough to set up the storyline. I expected a little more to come from this story but found it severely lacking enough subject matter to grasp this reviewer’s attention.


Although written well enough to maintain your attention to find out about the “paranormal” story it really isn’t much to read in the storyline. Maybe this reviewer missed the gist of the story but it took a long time to set it up and frankly I didn’t want to be bored that long.

The author does have exciting conversations within the story and some very descriptive details. As far as paranormal romance it took a long time to get to this and I feel that anyone reading paranormal romances expects to find something about it within the first 50 pages that would grasp their attention and keep it excitingly different. This author did not do that.

2 Bookmarks
Anastasia Cassella-Young
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The Company You Keep by Penelope Marzec

The Company You Keep by Penelope Marzec offers an exciting spin on cursed spirits and demons. The portal, which when opened will unleash havoc on the world, is protected by a cursed spirit. Jennifer does not want to sell her farm because of the hindrance the portal poises when it is opened because it will release demons upon her family. Kidnapping, demons and cursed spirits abound in this tale of paranormal romance.


The action starts immediately and the storyline will keep you enticed. Ms. Marzec continues to keep you attached to the story by her drama packed demonic and spirit filled tale along with the underlying love story. I found that Ms. Marzec’s paranormal romance kept my attention throughout this novel from the very first chapter. I highly recommend this paranormal romance to those interested in demons, spirits, adventure and love. Penelope Marzec hits the mark dead on!

4 Bookmarks
Anastasia Cassella-Young
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A Life Revealed - Suzi Katz

A Life Revealed By Suzi Katz is a story about Chloe Jacobs who did not know that she was in the Witness Security Program until her parents’ murders. The author did a wonderful job with the background on this book and you, as the reader, will feel the full emotions that Chloe feels as she unravels her family’s history.


****4 Stars
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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Journey to Forgiveness - Lauren Brooks

Journey to Forgiveness

Laurean Brooks

In “Journey to Forgiveness” by Lauren Brooks, Jennifer Hinson meets Austin Grant on the way to her Aunt Violet’s house. Jenny mistakenly thinks that Austin was stealing her luggage when in fact he was just trying to return it to her. She keeps thinking ill of him when she thinks he is stealing from the congregation. Jenny learns how not to pass judgment against men and learns how to forgive in this heart warming tale.

I found this book to have warm and caring characters that seemed to jump off the pages and into my heart. It is a great book for anyone that loves Christian Romance as much as I do.

***** 5 stars
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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A Cowboy's Dream by Anna Kathryn Lanier

“A Cowboy’s Dream” by Anna Kathryn Lanier intices you to read further into it right from the beginning. You want to see the romance right away which I think this author lagged a little on. I found that once the romance was accomplished this author did a great job in connecting the two main characters.


3.5 Bookmarks
Anastasia Cassella-Young
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A Matter of Trust

“A Matter of Trust”: Abby August and her daughter are hiding from an abusive husband. She is a gifted psychic who makes her living reading customers over the phone. While working she gets a client that becomes her stalker, plus she gets nervous when ex-FBI agent Matt Layton moves in next door posing as a Hollywood writer. Will she learn to trust Matt?


Matt was hired to find Abby and her daughter by Abby’s husband. Will Matt be able to rescue them from a serial killer/stalker and an abusive husband?

I found this story to be extremely well written and it kept me on the edge of my seat. The love scenes between Matt and Abby were hot and steamy yet tastefully done. I also loved the bond between Abby’s daughter and Matt.

5 Bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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Ponder Awhile - Mohit K. Misra

In “Ponder Awhile” we look at the world as Mohit K. Misra sees it in this wonderful book of poetry. In it she talks about God, relationships and death. She has some very interesting thoughts on light and death and I thoroughly enjoyed reading her work.


****4 Stars.
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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Identity Crisis by Debbi Mack

Identity Crisis by Debbi Mack is a strong well written story. The characters have depth and are easy to get attached to. The story is on a level with some of the best written crime/mystery novels of the past. The writing flows easily and is consistent. I truly enjoyed reading this book and hope that Ms. Mack will continue to write stories based on this genre. She has a real talent for making the reader believe.


Stars 5 stars *****
Author/Reviewer Marilyn Thompson
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The Gate House - Kathleen Heady

In Kathleen Heady’s The Gate House, Nora Blake had moved into her aunt’s gatehouse so that her father could get good medical care while fighting cancer. Soon after they moved in there are a set of burglaries and a murder and her and her father are quickly the suspects in the case. Can she trust Police Liaison Alex Collier to solve the case and clear her and her father or is he building a case against her?


While this book is extremely well written and tells the great story I found that the plot could have moved more quickly in the beginning and then slow down in the ending. The climax of the story could have been more in-depth. I would, however, recommend it to people that like mysteries.

***3.5 stars
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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Hell Swamp by Susan Whitfield

In Susan Whitfield’s “Hell Swamp” I found a wonderful array of action and drama. I suspected a couple of her characters as the suspect in this novel which I believe is a great format for a murder/mystery. The drama within this novel carries you through to the end with excitement. Wondering what is going to happen next will keep you reading it and you will have a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend “Hell Swamp” to those seeking a great dramatic murder/mystery novel.


4 Bookmarks
Anastasia Cassella-Young
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Frenzy by Carole Johnstone

Frenzy

Carole Johnstone

Frenzy by Carole Johnstone kept me on the edge from beginning to end. The constant rush of adrenaline injected into my brain while I read was an unusual experience for me. I found myself side by side with these characters going through the same terror and feeling the same uncertainty for my survival. If you love horror, and suspense then this is an absolute must for your collection.

***** 5 Stars
Author/Reviewer Marilyn Thompson
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Watch the Hour by J.R. Lindermuth

Watch the Hour by J.R. Lindermuth is about life in the 1870’s for the cool miners who were being exploited by the industry. During the telling of the story you learn about the Mollies Maguires and how some thought they were helping the miners and why other thought they were terrorists.


Benjamin Franklin Yeager is a coal company police officer who does his best to follow orders but still be fair to the people, He knows that the Irish are human and deserve to be treated just the same as anyone else. In fact, he falls for an Irish beauty named Jennie at a time in our history when that was frowned upon. Ben struggles with both his job and wanting to be with the girl he loves.

I found this story to be completely engaging and I loved all the background history that Mr. Lindermuth provides his readers. I recommend this book to readers that enjoy historical fiction.

**** 4 Stars
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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The Erotica Anthology - Erin O'Riordan

The Erotica Anthology

Erin O'Riordan

In “The Erotica Anthology” by Erin O'Riordan there are six short erotic stories that are hot and steamy. The title’s are “Herbert”, “Beltane”, “Anatomy of a Lesson (A Tribute to Our Bodies, Ourselves)”, “900”, “Innocent” and “Going With the Flow”.

It offers something for everyone that reads erotic stories.

This reviewer’s overall opinion is that I found this to be a decent book with tasteful scenes however I felt like the short stories were wanting for more of a plot. If you love erotic short stories then this is for you

*** 3 stars
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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