Review of The Blood Moon of Winter by Courtney Conant

The Blood Moon of Winter is the debut of Courtney Conant and it is a fantastic story. The character of Lily was very quirky which made her easy to like and relate to. The way Courtney Conant wrote Lily's life when she was awake and when she was in Makayra was done perfectly by the use of words that made it possible for me to picture everything that was happening. Another thing that I liked about The Blood Moon of Winter was how Courtney Conant built up the relationship between Lily and Jason rather than have them fall in love instantly. My...

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Trafficked -The Diary of a Sex Slave - Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson

By: Sibel Hodge Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson Elena is a twenty two year old widow with a four year old daughter,that are trying to make it in the world. Her best friend tells her of a job in Italy that pays well, when Elena decides to take it and leave for Italy, she is hit with a hard terror, after being blindfolded and drugged,she realises...

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Super Zombie Juice Mega Bomb by M.J.A. Ware

Synopsis: When life gives you lemons, kill zombies — turns out lemon juice neutralizes the undead. After a failed attempt at running away, best friends Nathan and Misty return home expecting to face angry parents. Instead, they discover the military has destroyed the bridges out of their rural town and everyone's fled—except a small horde of the living...

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Stay Tuned by Lauren Clark (Reviewed by Melissa)

   What do you do if you think your husband is cheating, your mother has dementia and very rarely remembers who you are and the two anchors of the news show you produce just got into a fist fight on live television? Do you run and hide? No, you Stay Tuned to see what your life turns into! Melissa Moore, the main character of the story, has...

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Best Friends Forever: Me and My Cat: What I've Learned about Life, Love, and Faith from My Cat by Patricia Mitchell

Synopsis:The relationships between owners and their pets go well beyond basic companionship. Not only do they develop a special bond, but people can gain insights on life, faith, and love from their cats and dogs. These heartwarming collections include 40 meditations each and draw from real-life experiences with the authors' own pets as well as those...

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Stumbling Silly Blog Hop 11/28

Welcome to Stumbling Silly Blog Hop!  This Stumble Upon hop is hosted by Beauty Brite and Bee’s Knees Reviews.  The purpose of this hop is to bring traffic, comments, friendship, and finding new blogs through Stumble Upon. <a href="http://beautybrite.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h472/beautybrite/cf5f8255.png"...

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Daimon by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Synopsis:For three years, Alexandria has lived among mortals—pretending to be like them and trying to forget the duty she'd been trained to fulfill as a child of a mortal and a demigod. At seventeen, she's pretty much accepted that she's a freak by mortal standards... and that she'll never be prepared for that duty. According to her mother, that’s...

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Venn and Daisy by Roxanne Hunter (Reviewed by Melissa)

   In book three of the series, Venn and Daisy, Roxanne Hunter introduces a few more characters to the cast. Chelsea in the grand-daughter of Jessie, the daughter to Maria and "Kid" and the sister of Gabe, the little boy who Venn escaped to save in book two. Also introduced is Terrence, the mentor and neighbor to Gabe. Things take another...

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Author Interview: Charmaine Gordon

   At one point in her life Charmaine Gordon has been a daytime actress, a spokesperson, has also starred in commercials and on stage. Now, after leaving it all behind she has taken up writing. She seems to have taken to it with the same zest she did her acting career! Already numerous books into it, with more to come, she's not letting...

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Author Interview: Tracy James Jones

   I was lucky enough that writer Tracy James Jones would take the time to answer some of the questions I asked. A writer through and through, but also a good person he has been told he was overprotected by the woes of the real world around him. Sadly, after the death of his beloved grandmother, who taught him to treat others as he wanted...

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Uprinting Brochure Giveway (US)

UPrinting has been a trusted leader in online printing since 2000, and are in the business of helping small businesses grow. Uprinting.com offers a wide variety of printing options, from inexpensive brochure printing to photo prints, the possibilities are endless. They have a wide selection of brochure templates, and you can customize...

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Venn: Reborn by Roxanne Hunter (Reviewed by Melissa)

   Venn is at it again! I guess this poor guy won't ever get to rest. He always has to be there to protect Jessie, and now her family, from the harm that comes their way. In part two of the series Maria, Jessie's daughter, is married to "Son", the son of Jessie/Venn's therapist. Maria now has a 3 year old son named Gabe. When the family...

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Bewitching (Kendra Chronicles) by Alex Flinn

Synopsis:Kendra Hilferty, the witch who curses Kyle Kingsbury in Beastly, tells about her immortal existence-how she discovered she was a witch and the various ways she has used her powers to help people throughout the centuries. (Unfortunately her attempts have often backfired.) As it turns out, Kendra has actually had a hand in "Hansel and Gretel,"...

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I'm a Big Girl Now! by Maleah Malcolm

Synopsis:Your little girl is growing up! I'm a Big Girl Now! embraces growing up with open arms.A big girl is growing up and realizing all of the great things she can do now as a big girl that she couldn't do when she was a baby.Sometimes thinking about your little girl growing up can make you feel blue, but this story helps both parents and children...

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Once in a Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber

Synopsis:Beware of a kiss under the full moon. It will change your life forever.Celeste Parker is used to hearing scary stories about werewolves—Legend's Run is famous for them. She's used to everything in the small town until Brandon Maddox moves to Legend's Run and Celeste finds herself immediately drawn to the handsome new student. But when, after...

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Song of Eidolons Review

Song of Eidolons By Jessica McHugh About the book: Delaney Lortal is a unique breed of girl. She is well spoken, extremely well read, and highly ambitious for love, but it is not those qualities that make her so unique. It's not even because in twenty-two years of life, she has never set foot outside of her grandfather's house. What makes her...

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Parting Ways - Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson

By: Patrick Sipperly Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson Peter Bishop has watched the preachers on tv every Sunday with his mom since he was young, he always took much pride in learning about God, once he graduates high school, he knows he wants to spread the word of God, but he doesn't want to be poor either. He becomes a Great Minister that can...

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Venn by Roxanne Hunter (Reviewed by Melissa)

   Ahhh there is something to be said about a book. The feel. The smell. The story. Awhile back I did an interview with author Roxanne Hunter. I became intrigued by her answers and let her know if she was ever interested in a review to let me know. She kindly responded that she would be, but she believes in old fashioned books and...

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The Gift of Joy - Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson

By: Valerie Maarten Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson Joy Tate's childhood was ripped from her by her abusive father , all she ever wanted was to make friends, one of the few times she was able to go out and play, she was protected from a bully by her neighbor Gabe, but when her father threatens the neighborhood kidto leave her alone they all turn...

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Into Thin Air - Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson

By: Valerie Maarten Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson Maia is a twelve year old who wants to be able to fit in at school, once she convinces her mother to ease up and give her a little more freedom, Maia meets up with a friend she met on the internet and then she disappears. For the next six years Maia endures horrible abuse and is made to watch...

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The Fledgling Handbook by P.C Cast and Kim Doner

Synopsis:Merry meet, fledgling. Welcome to a new life, a new world, and a new you. Welcome to the House of Night!This might seem like a scary time, Fledgling, but never fear! As you start your journey through the ancient halls of the House of Night, this indispensable handbook will aid you in your transition from human to fledgling. Within these pages...

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Kiera’s Quest: Awakenings Review

Kiera’s Quest: Awakenings By Kristy Brown About the book: Meet Kiera, a pretty, intelligent, and talented girl, brought up by her uncle, and abandoned by her parents. Life is as normal as she believes it to be, apart from the deep ache inside her, telling her she’s different. For years, Kiera had dreams where she ventures into a different reality....

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Author Interview: Patti Larsen (by Melissa)

An author who writes, eats, sleeps and dreams Young Adult, author Patti Larsen made herself available to me for interview. Her passion is to not only share her vision and her work with as many people as she can reach, but to encourage and nurture the same fire within others. With a love of all things creative and other passions such as screenwriting,...

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Amaranth by Rachael Wade

Synopsis:Book One of an Adult Paranormal Fantasy Romance SeriesKnowledge changes everything…Hoodoo-influenced Southern Louisiana seems like the perfect place for Camille to escape her abusive past and dysfunctional family. She doesn’t expect to fall in love with the handsome Gavin Devereaux and plummet into the world of Amaranth, a place of exile...

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The Cabin by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel (Reviewed by Melissa)

   A hauntingly beautiful story filled with plenty of characters, controversy and magic, The Cabin is a must read story. The Cabin follows, and connects, generations of the Hoffman family. The story line involves fairy magic, strong family ties, the Civil War and Underground Railroad.     The story starts off in 1846 with...

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A Cowboy for Christmas by Kristen James (Reviewed by Melissa)

   Kristen James has done it again with another romance novel to warm your heart. She has created truly down to earth and like-able characters with Missy and Brent. The story is perfect for the holidays! Not too long, not too short, I finished the book in about a day. Like her other book, More Than Memories, you become immersed in the...

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