The Magic of Believing Revisited (Audiobook) → Claude Bristol

MERCURY by Margot LiveseyKirkus Star MERCURY by Margot Livesey Another probing study of the way character shapes our destinies from the author of The Flight of Gemma Hardy (2012), etc. It’s perhaps a bit much to make Donald an optometrist, given that he confesses shortly after disclosing his occupation that he failed to see wife Viv’s obsession with a horse named Mercury until it was much too late. But Livesey, a Scottish transplant whose brilliant novels are underknown in her adopted country, rings so many dazzling changes on the subjects of eyesight, hindsight, and blinkered sight that she may be forgiven the whiff of contrivance in her setup. Donald’s personality is utterly credible: cautious, precise, Scottish-ly phlegmatic yet roiled by deep feelings of loss. They go back to boyhood, when his family’s move from Edinburgh to Boston cost Donald his best friend, and have been elevated to devastating levels by the recent death of his father after a long siege of Parkinson’s disease. The intensity of Donald’s attachment to his father is palpable but never really explained; Livesey has a healthy respect for the mysteries of the human heart. Viv, who narrates the novel’s middle section, is rendered with somewhat less nuance: her lifelong need to be the best, focused on riding in adolescence and only temporarily derailed to a career in mutual funds, re-emerges with a scary edge when Mercury arrives at the stable she now runs with her best friend, Claudia. It’s hard to be entirely sympathetic when she tells Donald (accurately), “Since your dad died you’ve been MIA,” as we see Viv driven into secrecy and lies by her hysterical need to make Mercury a champion and herself a star. But Donald also keeps secrets, one of which contributes to a ghastly act of misdirected violence that leads to a dance of regret, recrimination, and indecision bringing further losses for husband and wife. A sharply sketched supporting cast adds to the depth and cumulative power of this grimly great novel. Uncharacteristically dark, yet more evidence of Livesey’s formidable gifts. Pub Date: Sept. 27th, 2016 ISBN: 978-0-06-243750-1

ARCADE by Drew Nellins Smith ARCADE by Drew Nellins Smith Email this review KIRKUS REVIEW A Texas-based debut novel about a man controlled by his sexuality. When Sam finally realizes that his sexual orientation might be different from what society expects of him, he resorts to the internet to find satisfaction. But the Missed Connections vertical on Craigslist is not enough for him. To his surprise, he happens upon a roadside arcade that guarantees anonymity to its customers, that allows for a quick release, and that carries the potential for a connection. For all intents and purposes a XXX video store, the arcade is where the confused Sam soon spends most of his days and nights. There, he meets a cast of men, ranging from a “tweaker” to “a big bull of man,” and engages in a variety of activities­—most of which will elicit chills and a raised eyebrow. “I could have something like an encounter [at the arcade], a vicarious experience completely free of any fears of infection or the face-to-face intimacy I didn’t know how to process,” Sam says. The novel oscillates between telling Sam’s story outside of the arcade and framing it only in terms of his homosexuality (“I had seen porn magazines before…I remember shaking all over and coming in my pants….I kept shaking after that, searching my room for a hiding spot where no one would look….That was the moment when I knew…I might really be the kind of person you weren’t supposed to be”). Smith has created a narrative that entrances its readers, constantly giving us excitement and depicting with audacity the rawness of sexuality. However, the text rarely explores the complexity of coming out in a contemporary environment, reverting to hypersexualized stereotypes of gay men. Smith offers few glimpses into Sam’s life outside the arcade, with brief appearances by the genuine love interests and connections Sam has made, but quickly returns to the arcade—as if sex was the only thing on his mind or the only thing he was capable of. Nevertheless, Smith has crafted a daring and compelling debut that sheds light on a rather unusual lifestyle. A sexy and poignant novel that could have done well with a more original exploration of gay mores.

Reading Wrap Up | May 2016

The Last Star Review*Spoiler Full*

DON'T YOU CRY by Mary Kubica

NERVE by Jeanne Ryan | Book Review

Top 10 Books I Want to Read in 2016!

Top 15 books I Want to Read In 2015!

MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2016

On not getting published....

I've been avoiding you. Not because I stopped loving you. I promise I haven't given up. Sometimes it's just hard to feel the pain of my tornado-fueled dreams, crashing like waves against a jagged shoreline. I know I could instead be that lighthouse on...

The Stranger by Harlan Coban

Title: The Stranger Author:  Harlan Coban Published: 24 March 2015 Genre: Mystery Add on Goodreads:  The Stranger The Blurb The Stranger appears out of nowhere, perhaps in a bar, or a parking lot, or at the grocery store. His identity is unknown....

Burning Embers by Hannah Fielding

The Blurb Coral Sinclair is a beautiful but naive twenty-five-year-old photographer who has just lost her father. She’s leaving the life she’s known and traveling to Kenya to take ownership of her inheritance–the plantation that was...

The Andalucian Nights series by Hannah Fielding

The Blurb book #1 – Indiscretion: An exotic and romantic epic family saga set in the 1950s riddled with secrets, danger and passion under the Spanish Sun (The Andalucian Nights Trilogy) A young woman’s journey of discovery takes her to a...

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

Genre: Mystery Thriller Published: 2 July 2015 How I read it: Audible Author: Karin Slaughter The Blurb #1 internationally bestselling author Karin Slaughter returns with a sophisticated and chilling psychological thriller of dangerous secrets,...

The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson

The Blurb A devious tale of psychological suspense involving sex, deception, and an accidental encounter that leads to murder. This is a modern re-imagining of Patricia Highsmith's classic  Strangers on a Train from the author of the acclaimed The...

I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes

The Blurb A breakneck race against time…and an implacable enemy. An anonymous young woman murdered in a run-down hotel, all identifying characteristics dissolved by acid. A father publicly beheaded in the blistering heat of a Saudi Arabian public square....

Hot New Release! Hard as Stone by Sarah O'Rourke

  Title: Hard as Stone (Passion in Paradise: The Men of the McKinnon Sisters) (Volume 2) Author: Sarah O'Rourke Genre: Adult Erotica Synopsis Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, the beautiful town of Paradise is the perfect place to...

A Light At The Ranch.

Justin stumbled through the hallway, kicking into the lamps which held no lightbulbs, they were more decorative than functional now. His sigh of relief was cut short by the pain that shot through his chest as he bumped into the stool that held his grandma's...

The Magick of Dark Root: A Paranormal Fantasy (Daughters of Dark Root Book 2)

The Magick of Dark Root: A Paranormal Fantasy (Daughters of Dark Root Book 2) “There are rules that must be followed, Maggie.” “Even in witchcraft?” “Especially in witchcraft. What someone puts into the world comes back to them.” “You mean karma?” “Like karma, yes. But for a witch it comes back threefold. Never forget that.” “That doesn’t seem fair.” “Who said life was fair?” In the second installment of The Daughters of Dark Root series, Maggie Maddock and her sisters are back, training under their coven-leading mother Miss Sasha Shantay to take over as the new leaders of The Council. But life isn’t as smooth as Maggie had hoped it would be. Harvest Home’s taxes have come due, and her mother’s illness has returned, stronger than ever. Desperate, Maggie and Eve devise a scheme to make money through witchcraft. And that’s when things go terribly wrong. *Author's Note* This is the second book in a series but can be read as a stand alone novel. If you are interested in reading the entire Daughters of Dark Root Series I suggest you begin with The Witches of Dark Root as the second book contains spoilers for the first book. About the Author April Aasheim was the second oldest of six children. Her mother was a tarot card reader and a traveler, exposing April and her siblings to many different people, religions, and belief systems. April has a degree in social work. She also studied world religion, anthropology, astronomy, and literature. April considers herself a life-long learner and continues to educate herself on the subjects of ancient cultures, religion, psychology, and the supernatural. April currently resides in Oregon with her husband and children and her familiar: Boots the Cat. The Magick of Dark Root is her third novel The story of the sisters and Dark Wood continue with even more complications to their life. Maggie finds herself pregnant, he old boy friend shows up and asks her to marry him. Who will she choose her new love Shane or her old love Micheal? She also is experiencing losing her mother and she wants to use magic to keep her, will she defy the laws of nature and use magic to save her Mother. Will she make a pact with the dark side to save her mother. Does she have the touch of death like her father? You will only find out by reading the book. It is an exciting read. I can't wait to read the next book in the sequel. join our community and receive 20% off on everything on the site

The Witches of Dark Root (Daughters of Dark Root Book 1) Kindle Edition by April Aasheim (Author)

The Witches of Dark Root (Daughters of Dark Root Book 1) Kindle Edition by April Aasheim (Author) "There are some secrets darker than witchcraft." - Dora Maddock Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest is a small village called Dark Root, a town steeped in magic, mystery, and secrets. But for Maggie Maddock, Dark Root is also a prison - a place where she is forced to work in her mother's Magick Shoppe while the rest of the world moves forward without her. When a mysterious stranger offers to take Maggie away from it all, she leaves without looking back. Seven years later, Maggie is called home by her beloved older sister. There she is confronted with a renewed sibling rivalry, a mother suffering under a mysterious illness, and a town that's lost it's literal magic. Now Maggie must decide if she will use her newfound abilities to aid those she loves or run from her responsibilities once again. In the tradition of Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic and Rebecca Wells' Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, The Witches of Magic seamlessly weaves the past with the present, the magical with the mundane. It is a tale of family, forgiveness, and the healing power of love that will leave readers believing in magic long after the story ends. Review "The story was full of action, drama, and just really interesting. I found myself finishing this book in about three days and that was because I had to chase after my children. I strongly recommend this book and I am positive you will enjoy it just as much as I did. My hat is off to you author for doing such a great job on your story through and through." - Librarything Review Jennifer35k "I loved how this book showed the magical side to life, love and family. It transports you to the town Dark Root and makes you want to be a part of bring it back to life. I can't wait to read the second part of this story and see what happens next with these sisters. This book was a greatread, I very much enjoyed it and would recommend it to others!!!" - Goodreads Review Theresa El-Thomas About the Author April Aasheim spent her childhood traveling around the Southwestern portion of the United States with her gypsy mother and her get- rich-quick stepfather. During those years she spent time traveling with the carnival, living in an abandoned miner's shack, and learning to read Tarot Cards. After spending her early adult years in California, Tennessee, and Arizona, she finally settled down in Oregon where she has lived for the last decade. April is a mother, a wife, and a reluctant homemaker. She has written several short stories and maintains an active blog. The Witches of Dark Root is her second novel. This was a really rewarding read I laughed and cried and wondered what would happen next. The Witches of Dark Root (Daughters of Dark Root Book 1) The interaction of the sisters was really real and it kept me reading. They were well defined characters that I could easily see as real in my mind. I am big on characters. I loved that they were so different but the love that held them together practically jumped off the page at you. They had left Dark Root because they wanted to find out who they were without the influence of a Mother with a really strong personality who wanted them to follow in her footsteps. Like all teens they wanted to fly on their own. This is a really believable part of the story. They did not prosper while they were gone and neither did the town, which they immediately started restoring, which was not quite as believable. However, there were a lot of life lessons in the story and the magic was only part of the solution. The plot kept me on edge. I could not put the book down. A couple of places it did not jive like at the first of the book it said the bookstore was closed and just after that before the shops had reopened it said a women went into the bookstore. The there was the accent of the aunt I did not understand why she talked that way. It was like she was not quite right and she was suppose to be a wise elder. But on a whole I loved book, in fact, I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel. Join our community and receive 20% off everything on the site

Book review by Judi Singleton of End of Eternity by Loretta Lost

She thought her life was getting better.

Until she found her new husband hanging from a chandelier...

Six months pregnant and devastated, Carmen Winters is forced to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Before she can even begin to grieve, she finds herself being pursued by Bradford West, her late husband's best friend. Brad's strange behavior puzzles Carmen, but she is too distraught and overwhelmed to push him away.

As she grows obsessed with understanding the madness that took her husband, Carmen finds her own mind unraveling dangerously to the brink of insanity. She is convinced that her sister Helen was the last person to see her husband alive, and might have some information about his death.

When a kind doctor named Owen takes an interest in Carmen's well-being, she finds herself slowly beginning to recover. His infectious sense of humor is able to distract her from her misery, and she finds herself leaning on her new friend for support.

But Carmen doesn't know that there are darker events to unfold that could destroy what little sanity she has left...

***This is book one of a series. Expect cliffhangers. The Clarity series is the prequel to End of Eternity.**

Review

"End of Eternity" is an amazing story - written with depth, passion and poetry. 5+ pure-intensity stars.  - The Book Enthusiast

Loretta Lost's writing style is like a force of nature in End of Eternity. - F. Reede

Ms. Lost's words are, once again, unrivaled by many authors. It pops and is fast-paced enough for the modern reader by being fun and to-the-point, yet almost has a vintage-like vibe of a very experienced classical romance author. - Paige Turner

Loretta has done it again by writing a story that grips you from the first page, satisfies you throughout, and leaves you wanting more at the end. - Sam, Goodreads

Judi's review Despite all the good reviews on this book I found it on the verge of porno and just no plot. The  characters were weakly developed and I don't think anyone acts like this in the real world.   Carmen Winters is pregnant but has sex with her husbands best friend on the top of his coffin. Then she stays all night snuggling with a man she just met. She states she cannot raise this child alone. She just likes being married. Nothing wrong with that but she says she was deeply in love with her husband who went mad and committed suicide.  But only a day goes by before she is involved with someone else. I got this for free, it was a real time waster so I did not buy the series. 

Join our community and receive

Judi Sigleton reviews The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza

The Girl in the Ice: A gripping serial killer thriller (Detective Erika Foster crime thriller novel) (Volume 1) 

Her eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice…She is not the only one.

When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation.

The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound and dumped in water around London.

What dark secrets is the girl in the ice hiding?

As Erika inches closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is closing in on Erika.

The last investigation Erika led went badly wrong… resulting in the death of her husband. With her career hanging by a thread, Erika must now battle her own personal demons as well as a killer more deadly than any she’s faced before. But will she get to him before he strikes again?

A page-turning thriller packed with suspense. If you like Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter, discover Rob Bryndza’s new series today – at a special launch price.

Watch out for more from DCI Erika Foster

She’s fearless. Respected. Unstoppable. Detective Erika Foster will catch a killer, whatever it takes.

What people are saying about The Girl in the Ice

‘I loved, loved, loved this book and Erika Foster is most definitely my kind of heroine. She is smart, tenacious, direct and passionate, and the story drew me along beautifully. I found the writing tight, evocative and enthralling. I CAN NOT wait for the next installment.’ Angela Marsons

'An intriguing web of lies, secrets and suspense. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Foster and am already looking forward to the next book.' Mel Sherratt

‘I enjoy this type of crime-thriller, especially one with a lot of twists and turns and with surprises thrown in to keep the reader off balance... I certainly was not disappointed.’Booked: The Crime Fiction Club

‘The Girl In The Ice is a brilliantly clever crime thriller. It is a steady read which towards the end had me hurtling at full speed, until WHAM!!!! with an ending that just totally blew me away! An absolute must read for all you crime fanatics out there.’ By The Letter Book Reviews

‘This is an outstanding book, Erika is a tremendously complex and intriguing character.’For the Love of Books

‘Engaging, thought provoking, full of suspense this is one murder mystery you won't want to miss.’ Erisea Magazine

‘With a great plot that really digs into the depths of human nature and some fascinating characters that really were excessive shades of light and dark…The book keeps you guessing and on edge, you will think you have it ALL worked out, but the twisty reveal was very impressive, loved it.’ Book Lover Cat Lady

‘I found myself racing through the chapters…it has plenty of twist and turns, with enough red herrings to keep the reader captivated to the very last page, it's addictive, compulsive and much more.’ The Book Review Café

Writer, Robert Bryndza's presentation of the novel Girl in the Ice  was a mystery/thriller......Once I began I couldn't quit turning the pages......The plot is intricate, intense with a lot of unsuspected twists, detours, and  and turns.......It had a surprise ending I would never of guessed who the killer was......That to me is great writing......Great inside and out portrayal of all the players....Especially, DCI Erika Foster a lady who is battling with past problem the loss of her husband on the job due the death of her husband, who died in a drug raid that she was leading. .....She blamed herself and was grieving her loss and att the same time attempting to earn her place back on the police force......Excellent police procedures and crime scene investigation that went into this novel......It had a climatic, hazardous, activity pressed closure with a surprise.......... 

The young lady on ice is 23 year old Andrea Douglas-Brown that was accounted for missing four days prior by her family....Her family is the surely understood and associated, mogul, Lord Simon Douglas-Brown and Lady Diana Douglas-Brown....They don't care for DCI Erika Foster and the way she is taking care of the case.......In the interim more young ladies' bodies are being found with the same MO.....Now there is a serial executioner free and he has his eyes on the following casualty already...........They have numerous associates yet a piece with the riddle is still missing..... ..What is sister, Linda Douglas-Brown's dull concealed secret........Will DCI Erika Foster and her group have the capacity to get the executioner in time before he strikes again.....

Join our community and receive 20% off everything on the site

New Book By Author Lee Johndrow

Author Lee Johndrow has released a new book this week. Volume 1 of his series,entitled Made In His Image, You Are More Than A Conqueror . The book is described as follows: A 30 day inspirational on who you are in Christ and what He has placed in you....

Book Review: The Carpenter

Over the last few months, I picked up and put down Jon Gordon's book, The Carpenter , more than a few times. Why I didn't buy it the first time I looked at it, I can't tell you. Dumb on my part as I fell in love with Gordon's best-selling book, The Energy...

In Too Deep by Sherry Ficklin ( @AuthorSherry )

Clean Teen Publishing is proud to present the cover for #Hacker: In Too Deep, the follow up to Sherry Ficklin's highly anticipated book #Hacker: Playing With Fire, releasing October 27, 2015. One talented hacker. One dead body. One explosive secret....

The40TYEp62 HallowReads BookFest Part1

The Millennium Malevolence: The Time Spanning Revenge Endangerment

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015C1Z4XE   In the medieval times, there was an immortal that was the perceived scourge back then. Chorlisr, a protector from the Ktaldeik (Tal-DEEK) had to defend the village against the eternal. He had to use witchcraft...

A Review of A Funny thing happened on the way to menopause. review by Judi Singleton

Snicker your way from "all of a sudden single" gloom to "joyfully you" repair All of a sudden single, recently you? Life inquisitive and bio-accessible? Disposition and diversion are everything with regards to internet dating, purchasing condoms, getting exposed and being single at 50. Sex and the City go on an introductory engagement with Carl Jung and Jerry Springer, then Godzilla shows up when you wouldn't dare to hope anymore. Giggle your approach to unbalanced self-acknowledgment before you jump into bed for commonly agreeable sex and figure out how to peruse the notice signs as you explore your way through the entanglement of prospering, messy singles making a course for self-revelation and locate your new closest companion in transit – you! This book is an extraordinary indication of how human we all are. It will speak to the all of a sudden single, the deserted, the sexually mindful, the individuals who are reluctant, the individuals who don't love themselves just yet, cheerfully marrieds since they shouldn't underestimate what they have and any individual who needs a decent giggle in light of the fact that, occasionally life can simply be excessively funny.

Join our community and receive 20% off everything on the site

Alison’s Journey: Author: Amey Tippett Book Review by Judi Singleton

The dedication in this book is a work of poetry in itself. I had a distinct recollection of ‘Sleeping with the Enemy’ when reading this book, but this story has some very unique twists and turns. The characters seemed very real to me – I live in a small town and we are just like that!
  
 Here, we are shown the psychological cycle of the victim of domestic violence (Alison) and her growing awareness that some things can change for the better, trust can be had and given, and faith in inner strength can grow.

Like many who crawl out of hellish conditions, Alison did not do it on her strength alone, but through a few strong, giving individuals who contributed a gesture or a friendship along the way. Yet, most healing of all is to find a new, healthy love and good, solid relationships with others – a most difficult thing for victims of abuse to do. If it was the author’s intent to use the main character to bring depth and understanding into what people go through in situations like these, then she accomplished this goal admirably!

Readers are shown how being rich, good looking and well-educated – having all the benefits one could desire - cannot lead to happiness. Mr. Bruce Cockburn says it best in a song of his which says ‘though chains be of gold, they are chains just the same’.

Amey Tippett has accomplished a work of art with this book. I really felt like I was right there watching the children play during the festivals and feeling the pain and fright of impending danger, and endured the hellish nightmares along with Alison.

This was a fantastic read and I would not hesitate to recommend Alison’s Journey.

ISBN#: 1413740073

Join our community and receive 20% off everything on the site

MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2015

Join our community and receive 20% off everything on the site

BOOK WHISPERING CHALLENGE

Join our community and receive 20% off everything on the site

NAME THAT BOOK CHALLENGE

Join our community and receive 20% off everything on the site

115 Ways to Prevent Anxiety

Mike Marcoe composes from direct involvement in his book 115 Ways to Reduce Anxiety, giving exhortation from the perspective of one who has ventured to every part of the street of nervousness for quite a while, experiencing treatments and sifting through heaps of exploration. His experience has brought about this self improvement manual for individuals searching for approaches to deal with their condition in a proactive and sound estate.

Mike has an enthusiasm for verifiable instructive and self improvement sorts. He has accomplished a BA in English and has been in the composition business for various years executing as a writer, duplicate editorial manager, editor, a database gatekeeper and has likewise worked for a daily paper.

115 Ways to Prevent Anxiety will give perusers astute healthful guidance, natural cures that might ease tension side effects and a lot of positive, the proactive state of mind improvement aptitudes. The creator gives astounding instruments to getting peace from nervousness issue.

News to me was the means by which parchedness has an impact in anxious issue – something I will be considerably more mindful of later on. I am totally inquisitive about how rationality can have an impact and I plan to research this plausibility when I have additional time. Likewise, I am supported by having it affirmed that taking up an assortment of exercises - drumming, carrying on with a dynamic life, consistently doing reflective and breath upgrading yoga, strolling the pooch and cultivating - has been a decent stride in the right heading for me. I really feel like I am destined for success to taking the force into my own hands to carry on with an existence free of tension.

There are no squandered words here. At just 88 pages, the content can be viewed as quick and painless. The writer's purpose for his book is to tempt perusers to dig profound inside and find what triggers their tension, why this happens and figure out how to anticipate reoccurrence.

People can procure rewards from this self improvement, true to life guide - be that as it may, instructors would unquestionably advantage in utilizing this as an exercise manual as a part of uneasiness care groups. This book is likewise accessible in print and electronic arrangements to fit an assortment of necessities

NAME THAT BOOK CHALLENGE

Join our community and receive 20% off everything on the site

Madeline Hatter's Story by Shannon Hale review by Judi Singleton

Madeline Hatter's Story (Ever After High: Storybook of Legends 0.4)

by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author)

 4.07  ·   Rating Details  ·  1,751 Ratings  ·  121 Reviews

Join Madeline Hatter, daughter of the Mad Hatter in Wonderland, for a positively upside-down day at her father's Mad Hatter of Wonderland's Haberdashery Hat & Tea Shoppe. Read all about it in this exclusive Ever After High short story by Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale.

Judi Review   I bought this book for my great-granddaughter Astra. I liked this story a lot! I love the fact she is the daughter of the mad hatter. The mad hatter having his own tea shop is very imaginative. I loved the character of Maddie Hatter, she is the kind of person I would want to be friends with, she is kind and loving, compassionate. This is a cute children's series, I would recommend it to any parent. 

Ugly Love - it's going to be a movie!

I love everything Colleen Hoover writes and this is the first book by her that I've listened to on Audible.  I'm excited to hear that Ugly Love is going to be a movie, scroll down to see the gorgeous cast! The blurb #1 New York Times bestselling...

The Hopeless series - so intense and full of surprises!

 ** Updated with more information about the whole Hopeless series **  With the release of the 3rd book in the Hopeless series, I thought I should update this page with more information about the books.  This entry was one of the first...

When connectedness hurts

  Do you catch others' emotions or moods like some people catch the common cold? When you're socializing in a group of people or even just shopping by yourself in a public place, have you ever experienced your energy bottom out for no reason?...

5 reasons I love Jon Ronson's books

            I've gone through a sort of ' Jon Ronson ' binge if you can call it that and listened to every book he's got on audible at the moment.   Jon Ronson is so realistic on audible.  I LOVE the fact that...

The Liar

I really didn't know what to expect when I started listening to The Liar by  Nora Roberts .  I have never read one of her books before but I've definitely heard of her so I thought I would give it a go. The Blurb The extraordinary new novel...

The Cormoran Strike series gets better with each book!

This 3rd book in the series Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike #3) has been my most highly anticipated book of 2015. I have been waiting all year for this release and as soon as it came out I downloaded it on Audible (free trial for new members) and started...

Life or Death - an unfolding story by Michael Robotham

The blurb was what hooked me in with this story.  I was looking for a mystery/thriller type book and this one was really good!  I highly recommend it if you feel like something different. The blurb Why would a man who has served a long prison...

New Book By Author Lee Johndrow

Author Lee Johndrow has released a new book this week. Volume 1 of his series,entitled Made In His Image, You Are More Than A Conqueror . The book is described as follows: A 30 day inspirational on who you are in Christ and what He has placed in you....

Angel On Board by EJ Thornton' review by Judi Singleton

Editorial Reviews Review One of the best angel books I have ever read! Angel on Board is a masterpiece of fiction, but it isn't fiction - not really. This is one of those angel books that will stay with you FOREVER! Angel On Board felt like it was written just for me. It'll feel that way for you too! It helped me get through some of the toughest days of my life! The parallels to my life were astounding! I lent it to a friend who lost her mom. She was so grateful she read it when she did, it helped her cope through her grief. And said she would read it again! So I gave it to her and bought another one... It is that awesome!!! --Vicki Steffan, author I've been able to find peace with mom's passing. I highly recommend it to anyone going through loss. I can sense when my guardian angels are working with me... This is one of those angel books that will make you laugh and cry at the same time. I don't know how, but it was very healing for me to read. Thank you EJ Thornton. Angel On Board is a God-send. --Deb Estes, author of Apollo's Creed Guardian angel book - Angel on Board by EJ Thornton is a delightful and often whimsical read about issues of love, abandonment, angels and spirituality. These concepts about angels are addressed through the often discussed belief or non-belief in guardian angels. Ms. Thornton takes the reader on an imaginary journey in which all the above mentioned concepts are presented using wonderful character development and intriguing plot lines. One finishes the book with a warm feeling, an almost confident and assured belief that we travel through life with a constant invisible companion who intuitively guides and assists us in life's journey. I was amazed by this book's unique spirituality and intend to search out more offerings from this original and intriguing author. --TA Roach, business owner Florence CO The angel book to beat all angel books! --Sparkle Phillips, author Guardian angel book - Angel on Board by EJ Thornton is a delightful and often whimsical read about issues of love, abandonment, angels and spirituality. These concepts about angels are addressed through the often discussed belief or non-belief in guardian angels. Ms. Thornton takes the reader on an imaginary journey in which all the above mentioned concepts are presented using wonderful character development and intriguing plot lines. One finishes the book with a warm feeling, an almost confident and assured belief that we travel through life with a constant invisible companion who intuitively guides and assists us in life's journey. I was amazed by this book's unique spirituality and intend to search out more offerings from this original and intriguing author. --TA Roach, business owner Florence CO --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Born in 1961, EJ is a devoted Christian. She began writing Angel on Board over 4 years ago. The character of Jeannie in the book is closely modeled after EJ. The writing of this book was inspired by real events in EJ's life. All through the period of the pregnancy of her son, EJ felt an extra dimension of protection around her and her unborn child. The pregnancy was unexpected and the grandfather of the baby died just a couple of weeks before the child was conceived. The connection EJ felt with the baby's father's father was unlike anything EJ had ever experienced. Many of the human events in the book depict real events. EJ never aspired to be a writer, but this book wouldn't let her rest until she put in on paper. The angels definately helped her author this book. Goodness! When you begin to peruse this blessed messenger book, the characters (even the dead ones) wake up. You get acquainted with a radical new measurement and it is amazing! On the off chance that you never had confidence in blessed messengers, you will after this. The portrayals and the symbolism make it so natural to see this occurrence surrounding you - even while you're perusing the book. You ponder who may be understanding it with you! You're completely serious - keep an eye out for blessed messengers looking out for you! I altogether appreciated "Heavenly attendant on Board," The story was profoundly amusing and imaginative and consoling for anybody whose family has had a great deal of what is considered on this plane of presence as catastrophe. Most interestingly as you read it, you find that it appears to clarify a considerable measure of seemingly insignificant details that happen in everyday living also, or possibly we simply begin searching for them. Whatever the case it is a gift Biography EJ Thornton's first novel about guardian angels was named Angel On Board and it started her on career as an author, but what she didn't know at the time is that those same guardian angels were launching her career as a publisher. Frustrated with the publishing options available for a first-time author, EJ Thornton set out to create Books To Believe In - a publishing business that worked for the first-time author's book and all their subsequent books. Join our community and get 20% off everything on the site (excluding shipping) www.bjewelu.com

New Year's Day Backintyme Authors 2016

Backintyme Authors 2016 Scott Sewell, Lars Adams and Margo Williams Broadcast in Social Networking tomorrow at 10:00 pm Backintymedotbiz unfollow Call in to speak with the host h:801557 s:8185715 upcoming   Play Free People of Color Research Books...