Book & Author Details:
Christmas Actually: Bite-sized Sweet Holiday Romance reads
Publication date: December 1st 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Synopsis:        Christmas actually is all around…
    Join eleven best-selling and award-winning authors under the mistletoe as they share bite-sized holiday romances celebrating the joy and romcom sweetness of the Christmas season!

 The Christmas Wedding Date by Shirley Jump
        When Holly McDaniels gets roped into attending her hometown Christmas ball, she convinces her handsome neighbor, workaholic Nick Corvino, to play the part of husband, giving the bah humbug bachelor a taste of Christmas magic that just might lead to a very real holiday happy-ever-after.

Gingerbread and Jingle Bells by Caro Carson
         A big-city businesswoman answers her grandma’s plea for holiday-rush help at the family bakery, only to find herself apologizing to the small town’s handsome veterinarian each time she thwarts her grandma’s matchmaking schemes—until she discovers the mastermind behind all the romantic plans wasn’t her grandma, after all.

A Merry Aussie Christmas by Stefanie London
        Their relationship is so fake it comes with costumes… Will spending a whole month as Patterson’s Bluff’s official Mr. and Mrs. Claus give a golden girl and the town outcast a second chance at love?

Mission: Merry Christmas by Nancy Naigle
         A physical therapist finds her client bah-humbugging the Christmas spirit out of everyone and decides to focus on getting him back on the nice list.

Christmas In Sweetland by Lacey Baker
        A restless hometown girl strikes a deal with the uptight guy next door to win a neighborhood holiday decorating contest—but they’ll both need a little Christmas magic to survive missing cupcakes, broken twinkle lights and falling in love.

The Matchmaking Christmas Spirit by Lindsay Emory
       An event planner and a handsome handyman keep getting thrown together by a matchmaking Christmas spirit who won’t stop meddling in matters of the heart.

Christmas Eve at the USO by Tif Marcelo
        When former college sweethearts and Army soldiers reunite at the Dallas Airport USO during a Christmas Eve snowstorm, they try to ignore the love they lost—until the Christmas spirit decides to play Cupid, leaving them with no choice but to go after the love wished they still had.

A Midnight Clear by Victoria Schade
        A dog sitter booked to spend the Christmas holiday caring for a client’s new puppy is surprised to discover that an approaching snowstorm has trapped her with the handsome man of the house.

Love Letters for Christmas by Sasha Summers
        When a soldier decides it’s time to meet his long-time teacher pen pal, his visit to her classroom brings all sort of surprises—and might just give them their greatest Christmas gift ever: love.

A Snow Maiden for Christmas by Sariah Wilson
      Christina and Jack were high school sweethearts until he left her behind to follow his dreams. Now he’s back and their meddling mothers are determined to give Christina and Jack’s former romance a second chance by forcing them to play roles opposite one another in their local winter festival.

A Merry Royal Layover by Teri Wilson
       When a veterinarian traveling to a remote European village to volunteer at an animal shelter during the Christmas holidays gets an unexpected first-class upgrade, she meets a charming stranger in the airport lounge who may or may not be the country’s crown prince.

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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
        Lina’s employment as a governess was coming to an end. Not wanting to return home to live with her beloved, yet too large, family, she discovered an ad for mail order brides. Could she actually do this? After weighing the pros against the cons, she decided she could do this daring thing. Born of an Italian family, it would be hard to leave the closeness they shared to go so far away. Still, it seemed to be the best choice for Lina.
        Once she arrived at her destination, she strongly questioned her decision.
       This is another story about the challenges that mail order brides faced by coming out West to an unknown frontier. It is also a tale about what families experienced in setting towns in the wilderness. Lina’s husband had lived with the disgrace of an alcoholic father and with the prejudice against an Indian wife. He would not let that prejudice hurt his young son.
         The characters are all very personable and well developed. The scenes are clearly described and easily “experienced”. The Title and Cover image are chosen well. The Narrator, Lara Asmundson, does a very good job in narration. The “voices “ were not as consistent as in other stout, yet were very effective.
I offer a Four Stars rating for performance and for story content. *This book was gifted me with no pressure to give a positive review. This is my honest review

  O Night Divine: A Holiday Collection of Spirited Christmas Tales
 Genres: Adult, Historical Romance, Romance   |  Publication date: December 17th 2020
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, 899 pages - Release Date: December 17, 2020

       A MASTERPIECE OF HOLIDAY STORYTELLING... Enjoy this stunning holiday collection from some of your favorite Dragonblade Publishing authors in this collection of never-before published seasonal tales! Imagine, if you will, that it is Christmas Eve. The candles are guttered, one by one, and a hush falls over the parlor. The children have gone to bed, and a tall, gloriously decorated Christmas tree looms in the shadows of the hearth’s dying embers. A tattered copy of Charles Dickens’ masterwork, “A Christmas Carol” sits, cold and lonely, upon a table nearby. A small gust of wind, hurling from the seam of an ill-fitting window, blows the cover open. The first chapter appears… “Marley’s Ghost”… The clock on the wall chimes midnight. Now, the magic happens. From the gaily bedecked halls of Regency England to the cold and crisp air of the Scottish Highlands, and everything in between, enjoy the magic of a holiday collection that has drawn inspiration from Charles Dickens’ most beloved literary works. Where the ghosts of Christmas, the incandescent spirit of a tiny disabled boy, and the joy that is the very heart of the Christmas season come alive. USA Today and Internationally bestselling authors bring you their version of a Dickens’-inspired holiday in O NIGHT DIVINE. This collection includes:

Twas the Executioner Knight Before Christmas by Kathryn Le Veque
         A medieval version of the Ghost of Christmas Future…
        No one survives an Executioner Knight and least of all, Maxton of Loxbeare. But when he married his wife and had children, three little girls right away, Maxton grew a heart. He became a devoted and dedicated father who loved his children dearly. But the Executioner Knight in him still lived. So after a very bad dream, Maxton sees that, for his daughters’ sake, he must change. Learn more about Kathryn Le Veque: https://kathrynleveque.com

The Laird’s Yulebringer by Caroline Lee
         The Mackenzies are in mourning… none so much as their laird. Since the loss of his wife, leaving Callan to raise a young son alone, he believes he’s lost his chance at happiness. As his extended family gathers to celebrate the Yule together, they can do naught to raise his spirits… until a midnight visitor—of the ghostly variety—brings him hope for the future. Learn more about Caroline Lee: https://collettecameron.com

Making Spirits Bright by Chasity Bowlin
         After a lifetime of secrets, scandal, and disappointment… Elizabeth doesn’t believe in happy endings, at least not for herself. But an unconventional nobleman, with the help of a novice Spirit of Christmas, may just change her mind… Learn more about Chasity Bowlin: https://chasitybowlin.com

The Haunted Scot by Hildie McQueen
          The allure of a reformed rake…
She’s as determined to pursue him as he is to keep his distance. After a heartbreaking debacle, Thomas Sullivan decides to give up his roguish ways and considers the priesthood. Unfortunately, the beautiful arrival gives him second thoughts. Mary Asher is not sure why the handsome new driver tries to avoid her at all costs. After being told he follows her every move, Mary decides to test him. Learn more about Hildie McQueen: https://www.hildiemcqueen.com

Never Keep a Secret at Christmas by Maggi Andersen
          ’Tis not the season to be surreptitious...
Alice Dountry’s father has gout, and she must spend Christmas with her sister, Marian, Lady Belfries. Their neighbor, the gruff, bad-tempered Earl of Hawkinge, refuses Marian’s invitation to Christmas dinner.
        While chatting with him over the garden wall, Alice suspects something deeper lies beneath his humbug opinion of Christmas. Hawkinge and his grandson, Hugh Gifford, are at odds. Alice writes to Hugh but must keep it a secret from her sister.
        When the handsome Lord Gifford arrives, there is an immediate spark between them. But Lord Hawkinge is hardly welcoming, and now, Marian and her husband argue over the secret letter. Learn more about Maggi Andersen: https://maggiandersenauthor.com

Her Star from the East by Mary Lancaster
         Miss Emma Sayle has enjoyed two London seasons and rejected many suitors. Her heart was given long ago to an exciting prince of the east, a man of another country and another faith. As Christmas approaches, she daydreams of what her life with him might have been - until his ghost walks out of the freezing fog. But is it the ghost of his past or her future?
        Learn more about Mary Lancaster: https://www.facebook.com/mary.lancaster.1656

The Remembrance of Love by Meara Platt
         Hyacinth Farthingale has known and loved Lord Innes Buchan since the day she was born. She is now in her debut season, and as Christmas approaches, it is high time this aloof and lonely lord realized his happiness depends on marrying her. Learn more about Meara Platt: http://www.mearaplatt.com

How to get an Earl of Christmas by Violetta Rand
         Learn more about Violetta Rand: http://www.violettarandromance.com/

Yuletide at Gillingham by Alexa Aston
             A lonely holiday…
          One boy abandoned by a greedy gambling father. Another boy watches his father slowly dying. A lasting friendship that will see them through the hard times—and beyond...
         Can two lonely boys draw strength from one another during a Yuletide season that only promises heartbreak? Learn more about Alexa Aston: https://alexaaston.com

A Thrill of Hope by Anna Markland
         Foiling an attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria earns Parker a medal and royal gratitude. The lunatic’s bayonet plunged into his thigh leaves him with a pronounced limp and reassignment to a small constabulary. Particularly trying is having to spend Christmas Day with his miserly uncle.
      During her family’s Yuletide celebrations, Samantha discovers she doesn’t love her straitlaced fiancé. A bleak future looms large.
       Neither realize that anarchists are plotting to blow up a newly-constructed railway bridge—although Parker might if he’d heed the mysterious warning voices he hears.
       A tale of the eternal struggle between good and evil. Learn more about Anna Markland: https://www.annamarkland.com

A Gift for Agatha by Anna St. Claire
           A visit and a warning...
        Years after her husband’s death, Lady Agatha Wendt has become a surly, cold-hearted miser, increasingly left to her own company. Childless and with little family, the wealthy widow fears falling into poverty and spurns even the smallest gestures of Christmas giving. A determined spirit visits the wealthy widow and warns her change must happen.
         Charles Bentley, her butler, sees goodness in her, and finds himself attracted to the real Agatha—despite knowing they could never be.
          Can the spirit awaken Agatha to her real fears and help her to overcome them in time to realize the gift she has always wanted? Learn more about Anna St. Claire: https://www.annastclaire.com/

The Heart is Never Silent by Aubrey Wynne
          Miss Etta Rose Comden is desperate to protect her younger sister, Horatia, after the death of their father. When the heir—and Tia’s new guardian—finds out his ward is deaf, he makes plans to send her away and marry Etta. With no one to turn to, the sisters flee in the middle of the night.
       Dr. Gus Wharren, disillusioned with his practice in London, retreats to his late grandmother’s estate. Instead of a much-needed respite, he finds two lovely females stranded along the road.
         Two sisters on the run. A London physician who has given up on humanity. The spirit of a loving grandmother. The stage is set for a holiday full of coincidence, a little Christmas magic, and a happy ever after. Learn more about Aubrey Wynne: https://www.aubreywynne.com

Of Christmas Past by Charlotte Wren
            Pride and promise before forgiveness
          At the volatile age of seventeen, Percival Josiah Northcott storms out of Highfield Hall on Christmas Eve, vowing never to return. It is a vow supported solely by pride, which, as the old adage goes, generally comes before a fall.
        Five years later, Percival has fallen about as low as a man can get. He secretly longs to return home, but pride and fear stand in his way. That is, until he’s visited by someone from his past, someone who gives him the courage to seek his family’s forgiveness.
       But first, he must promise to complete a very special task. Learn more about Charlotte Wren: https://www.facebook.com/Wrenbook/

Tidings of Comfort by Elizabeth Ellen Carter
          A boy with a remarkable talent...
        In the lead up to Christmas, Captain Kit Hardacre is in London looking for his long-lost parents. After a disappointing initial search, he finds himself in the city alone. Bringing him out of his self-pity is a call to help in a search for a missing little boy. But which one of them is more lost?
        When Kit finds Pip, he discovers a youngster with a remarkable talent for going directly into the heart of those he meets. After seeing Pip safely returned, Kit’s faith in family is restored and a kind word gives him the courage to continue his search. Learn more about Elizabeth Ellen Carter: https://eecarter.com

A Christmas Miracle by Elizabeth Johns
          Alex Hartmere, Duke of Frompton, has endured enough heartache to make any man bitter.
Having lost his wife and child in the war in Canada, he returns to England, only to inherit a dukedom from a father who dies in a scandalous duel soon afterwards.
       Repairing to his family estate for Christmas, Alex finds his first love now widowed and penniless. Can a Christmas miracle, in the form of a crippled little girl, bring them the happiness which was once stripped away from them? Learn more about Elizabeth Johns: https://www.elizabethjohnsauthor.com/

Her Christmas White Knight by Elizabeth Keysian
          England, Yuletide 1587
        The dice have really been loaded against Mistress Julia Wentworth. Little wonder she no longer trusts a soul—except for the urchin she rescued from the poorhouse. Having fallen in love with—and been abandoned by—a murderous traitor, Julia’s been turned out by her family and left to scrape what living she can on the brutal London streets. When a goose strays into her yard, it looks as if she’ll at least have something to feast on at Christmas.
       Exploding into her life in pursuit of his goose is Myall Farrar, a scarred nobleman who loathes his miserly father and can’t afford to lose the fowl for which he’s scrimped and saved all year.
         Can there be any common ground between the mismatched Myall and Julia? Is there any hope of goodwill within their families? And—perhaps more importantly—will the goose prove itself worth saving from the butcher’s knife? Learn more about Elizabeth Keysian: https://elizabethkeysian.com/

Always the Mistletoe by Emily E K Murdoch
        When a woman loves a man, it’ll take more than a little Scrooge like behavior to stop her standing by him. Her family, on the other hand... Learn more about Emily E K Murdoch: https://emilyekmurdoch.com

A Libertine’s Christmas Miracle by Emily Royal
         Christmas is a time for miracles
       Alice and Ross Trelawney are enjoying a quiet Christmas in Cornwall, until their daughter Amelia strays onto the nearby estate of Mr. Scrimgeour, the infamous Beast of Boscarne. When Amelia comes home in tears after a terrifying encounter, Alice resolves to teach the Beast a lesson.
         Haunted by his late wife’s ghost and taunted by the locals, Edward Scrimgeour hides away in his crumbling mansion. His peace is shattered when his neighbor’s hellion of a wife storms into his home on Christmas Eve. But she’s no ordinary trespasser. When events threaten to take a tragic turn, Edward is given a chance at salvation, showing that miracles can occur in the unlikeliest of places. Learn more about Emily Royal: http://www.emroyal.com/

Past, Present, Future by Lynne Connolly
Rhona sent the love of her life away once, but now Frederick is back. He doesn’t care that she’s a housekeeper, and he’s a wounded soldier and the brother of a duke. For the three nights of Christmas, he’ll give her three gifts; wooden figures he carved for her in the long nights before his last battle. They represent their past, their present, and what they could have in the future. If she doesn’t accept his love this time, he’ll leave for good. Learn more about Lynne Connolly: https://lynneconnolly.com/
 
A Yuletide Yearning by Maeve Greyson
          Regret is a sly enemy...
        Captain Tait Mackenzie doesn’t regret a life of pirating, but it’s Christmas and he’s lonely. Thoughts of dying alone trouble him. What woman would settle for a life with a pirate lord?
If wishes and dreams were oceans and streams, she’d sail her way to happiness...
Ellie has always loved Tait, but he politely ignores her. She intends to change that with a little help from the North Star.
         Can three pirate ghosts on Christmas Eve scare some sense into a Scottish rogue and make him see that the love he needs has been right in front of him all along? Learn more about Maeve Greyson: http://www.maevegreyson.com/

A Strange Christmas Game by Whitney Blake
         Mr. Charles Mason doesn’t expect a December summons to end in his own love story… Learn more about Whitney Blake: https://www.whitneyblakeauthor.net

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Fairytale Christmas with the Millionaire
(Once Upon a Fairytale #3) By Jennifer Faye
Contemporary Romance, Fairy Tale Retelling
Paperback & ebook, 256 Pages
December 1, 2020 by Harlequin Romance
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
        He thinks he has it all…
…until he meets his spirited Cinderella!
       Under threat of eviction, Alina Martin finds herself making a deal with infamous CEO Graham Toliver. He may be used to getting what he wants, but Alina’s not going to back down. Yet as Alina gets to know Graham, she realizes that there is more to the charming CEO than she initially thought—could their arrangement lead to her happily-ever-after in time for Christmas?
        From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
Alina, and the other tenants, are being evicted from their homes! Furthermore, the new owner offered a sizeable bonus if they move out by the first of the year! Move out! They can never find a residence in this city to rent near to the cost of this one, saying nothing of by the first the year!  It is the only home she has ever known and, since her father's demise, has managed the apartments. Now outraged she will do all in her power to stop the destruction of her building.

The new CEO of the family company, Graham, has had to become centered in trying to save his deceased father's company and prove he can be very capable. It will take huge "steps" in order to save the dynasty his father created.

This is a great Christmastime story! It is related to other similar themes, yet themes we all need to remember.  Jennifer is a very talented author who always manages to captivate readers.

Most characters are very endearing. They are all very well defined and realistic. The scenes are easily visualized as one progresses through the story. The Cover image and Title are both chosen well.

I offer a Four Stars rating

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About the Author
     Award-winning author, Jennifer Faye pens fun, heartwarming contemporary romances with rugged cowboys, sexy billionaires and enchanting royalty. Internationally published with books translated into nine languages. She is a two-time winner of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award, the CataRomance Reviewers' Choice Award, named a TOP PICK author, and been nominated for numerous other awards.
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Book Details:
Prospector's Run by Kevin W. Bates
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 yrs +),  277 pages
Genre: Science Fiction |  Publisher:  Kevin W. Bates
Release date:   April 2019
Tour dates: Nov 23 to Dec 11, 2020
Content Rating:  PG for mild profanity and some depictions of violence.
Book Description:
      Five thousand years ago in a savage assault, someone tried to annihilate humanity. They almost succeeded. Now, millennia after the First Stellar Civilization’s cataclysmic destruction, humans have clawed their way back from the brink of extinction and returned to the stars. Massive riches in the form of forgotten tech lie hidden in the ruins of the First Civ’s dead, shattered worlds. For a prospector with luck and the right coordinates, they are ripe for the taking. Holtz Mitsumi has neither. Down and out from a failed expedition, Mitsumi allows an enigmatic stranger to talk him into one more prospecting run. After scraping together a crew, Mitsumi embarks with high hopes. But nothing is as it seems and this run may be his last.

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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
This is a sci-fi set 5000 years in the future. It is a feasible theory but slightly depressing.
This is about politics, corruption and advanced society.

Six very unlikely individuals become a "skeleton" crew on a space ship in search of what is suppose to be a life-changing voyage. Will they be able to work together with such extremely varying backgrounds?

Each has issues he/she needs to resolve to successfully move on in life. They are a team and must be able to trust one another. Trust is easily lost and difficult to gain.

They are faced with many challenges in their journey for success.

The characters are described well and the scenes are portrayed well. The book cover image and title are a good "fit".

It was difficult for me to "get into" but as it progressed it became easier to "connect with".

I offer a Four Stars rating.
*This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.

Well, That’s Annoying By: Kevin W. Bates
        The other day I was reminded of one of my pet peeves in science fiction. And thereby, as the Bard says, hangs a tale. Here it is.
       Recently, my wife spent a couple of weeks with one of our daughters and her family. Batchin’ it is not my favorite activity and to top it off in the second week of her stay, I had to call her with tragic news. Unexpectedly, the television in our upstairs living room died.
         “Did it really die or did you kill it?” She asked.
       Shocked at this suspicion when I expected sympathy, I protested. “It died, really. I can’t believe you think I’d harm our TV. Where would that idea even come from?”
Silence.
         Not a normal silence, but one of those silences pregnant with meaning. Here the meaning was, “You’ve got to be kidding me.”
         And she was right. I knew perfectly well where her idea came from—those diabolical people at Costco. Those sneaky Costco marketers position their brand new 55 to 75 inch Ultra High Definition, 4K, OLED, HDR smart televisions with 120 Hz refresh rates at the entrance. You can’t walk into the store without seeing the slim displays that make your current TV look like a clunky 1950s era black and white box. It didn’t escape my wife’s keen eye that when we visit Costco, I slow down. She catches me eyeing those TVs every time.
         “Honest,” I said. “It just died. You know it’s been acting funny lately, and I thought it was the HDMI cable?”
          “Mmm,” she murmured, infusing a universe of doubt into that sound.
        “Turns out it was the set.” I licked my lips, struggling to keep my voice even and excitement free. “But you know, silver linings and all that.”
         “Have a good time,” she said, and the conversation moved on to other topics.
        So it was that the day after she returned home, I was experimenting with our new television, exploring its potential, when I ran across a feature that allowed us to view movies for free with minimal commercial interruption. Stargate was one movie on offer. I remembered seeing that movie in a theater with my son. So I started watching.
         Now, don’t get me wrong, I quite liked the movie, but at a certain point I had to pause the replay and complain to my wife. In the movie, the heroes on earth discover a gate that transports them across the galaxy. On the new world the heroes from earth discover that an evil alien has transported humans to the world to work as slaves in his mine.
        And there it was. One of my pet peeves in science fiction. You have a hugely advanced technological base, one which is capable of wonders like building an instantaneous galactic transportation system and you’re still using weak humans to mine things? Sure, sure, I understand all science fiction requires the suspension of disbelief, but this one really gets me. In the Hunger Games, for example, the Capitol enslaves Katniss’ people to mine coal, of all things. Coal. You mean to tell me that all the high-tech transportation and Capitol’s advanced tech is powered by Coal? It boggles the mind. Again, don’t get me wrong, I liked the Hunger Games as well. It’s just that I like my science fiction to be more consistent in its application of technologies. Using human labor when machines and non biological power sources are available seems terribly in-congruent to me.
        So, there you go. That’s one of my few pet peeves. Well, I may have more than a few. Just don’t ask my wife about my pet peeves. She is somehow under the impression that I have a million of them.

Meet the Author:

Kevin W. Bates was born in Berkeley, California and, with the exception of a couple year stint in Sydney Australia and a study abroad program in Japan, was raised there. In his Martin Luther King Jr. High and Berkeley High School years, Kevin developed a life-long fascination with science fiction (and, oddly, nuclear weapons) and a tendency to day dream. He discovered early that among the greatest joys in life is the thrill of losing yourself in a gripping space adventure soaring across the galaxy. Raised on classic science fiction authors such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Ray Bradbury, Kevin took up writing science fiction to provide the same mind expanding thrills he enjoyed from those authors and more contemporary ones like Alastair Reynolds, Iain M. Banks, David Brin and Neal Stephenson.
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Series: Mail-Order Brides of the West, Books 1, 4-5 Author: Debra Holland
Narrator: Lara Asmundson
Publisher: Debra Holland
Genre: Romance; Historical FictionSynopsis: TRUDY, BOOK 1

      The well-educated daughter of a lawyer, Trudy Bauer arrives at the St. Louis based Mail-Order Brides of the West agency full of excitement for an adventure of a lifetime. She befriends the agency's maid, Evie Davenport, and the two form a strong and lasting friendship. They vow to stay in contact through letters when Evie takes hold of her destiny and arranges a marriage on the sly. Each brave young woman is ready to face whatever an unknown groom and life in Montana can throw her way.
      In Holland's book, bride-to-be Trudy Bauer rides the train to Sweetwater Springs, in a Montana Sky Novel. In Fyffe's novel, house servant Evie Davenport travels by stagecoach to Y Knot, Montana in a McCutcheon Family Novel. Through their correspondence, the friends keep each other abreast of their hardships, trials, and tribulations - some of heartbreak, some of love.
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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
      Trudy had taken her deceased mother's place for years. Now her father was okay and her youngest sister was married. Trudy felt certain she would find it hard, at her age, to find available men for marriage in St.Louis. She applied to the agency to become a mail-order bride to someone in the West. Another girl, Evie, was also applying there.The two became friends and agreed to keep in touch with each other and share in each other's adventures.
      After receiving devastating news, in order to "save face" in his small Montana town, Seth boldly claimed to have a beautiful bride coming. He then proceeded to answer an add for a mail-order-bride.
       When Trudy arrived, the terrain was very different from what she was used to. The man she was to marry met her at the train station. They were both satisfied with the physical aspects of their new relationship, if only they were compatible. They were married and the adventures began.
       This is a very good story of a couple, from very different backgrounds, and their efforts to create a life together. It is a story of compromise, attitudes, and self discovery.
       The character were very realistic and well defined. The scenes were vividly portrayed.
       The Narrator, Lara Asmundson, did an outstanding job in creating "voices", emphasis with pleasant sounding energy.

I offer a Five Stars rating in all areas of this book and narration.
*This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.

Book Details:
 Incandescent Visions  by Lee Hudspeth
Category:  Adult fiction 18 yrs +,  64 pages
Genre:  Poetry |  Publisher:  George Lee Hudspeth Jr.
Release date:   December  2019 | 
Tour dates: Jun 1 to Jun 12, 2020
Content Rating:  PG-13. Curse words: Three total, of the “mild” variety (godd*mn, hell, sh*t... one use for each). No f-words. No violence, no sexual content, no drug use, no underage drinking.
Book Description:
Having written numerous works of nonfiction, this is Lee Hudspeth’s debut book of poetry. Incandescent Visions explores the meaning of the human experience, as the author encourages his readers to ponder the universe and their place within it, and to catalyze their own creative potential. From the sublime shores of the Mediterranean to the majestic expansiveness of deep space, this book contemplates nostalgia, perspective and the gift of love. Through five short yet powerful, thought-provoking chapters of contemporary poems—and a dash of elegant, evocative haiku—Hudspeth takes his readers on a journey across the inner landscape of struggle, triumph, self-realization and imagination.

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Three Essential Tools for Any Artist: Planning, Positivity and Creativity
           Objectively, any artistic endeavor is a multi-step, multi-variable and detailed process. Subjectively, the process will also be an emotional roller coaster. These observations are true regardless of the activity’s scale. I’ll provide two examples here. If you intend to write and self-publish a book, that’s a large-scale undertaking (perhaps as long as twelve or more months, depending on the word count). If you intend to write and post a blog article, that’s smaller scale (perhaps five to ten hours). Smaller scale activities can still be complicated, detailed and capable of raising your emotional temperature. Remember that the business and marketing side of your creative activities can be very time-consuming too.
            Now, take a deep breath. Okay...
           I suggest that you set your expectations for any project at the outset, because it’s going to be a marathon not a sprint. Keeping the big picture in mind will help you when you get tired, frustrated and confused. On the upside, at times you’ll also be euphoric, proud and confident. Keeping everything—where “everything” means the combination of your creative output and the administrative work necessary to release it to your audience—in perspective and staying positive will allow you to be your best creative self.
          Planning will help you by providing a road map of your path forward, as well as a record of how you got to where you are today. I vigorously recommend that you write everything down. I use a big Word document for this purpose. It’s my work and marketing planning diary; a repository of tips, tricks and resources; and a treasure trove of random thoughts and notes. I use Word’s Outlining feature to quickly organize this large document. (For reference, my version of this Word document now stands at 160 pages. I’m not including the dozens of data-intensive Excel workbooks I maintain. Sometimes Excel is much better suited to tracking data than Word, but that’s a topic for another blog post.)
          Staying positive of course involves being optimistic but also includes reducing negativity. Ignore any naysayers, starting with yourself. It’s easy to be self-critical, believe me. When you hear that nagging voice in your head, doubting the value of what you’re doing, ignore it. Replace negative self-talk with a strong connection to your initial vision, faith in your personal creative spark and the support of your family, friends and superfans. (One of the themes of my book Incandescent Visions is recognizing self-criticism and learning how to fight it.)
        If you’re feeling stuck or drained creatively, I suggest that you take one action, small or large; other actions will follow naturally, and you’ll find yourself on your own path to self-discovery. Several years ago I was pondering this fundamental question, “How can I be more creative?” I had put in three decades of full-time work and felt the need to renew my interest in art and creativity, and launch my “second act.” The first action I took was a visioning exercise. I found some quiet time, let my imagination run unconstrained, then wrote myself a letter describing those imaginings. One of the resulting aspirations was to do more creative writing. I decided to put effort into realizing those dreams and, long story short, twelve months later I had published this book.
        In summary, by planning ahead and setting realistic expectations for your artistic projects, you’ll better regulate the process and your emotions throughout. Staying positive encourages you to think freely, clearly and creatively. Breaking down large tasks into smaller components allows you to develop inertia and observe yourself making measurable progress: positive feedback loops are awesome!
          I wish you the best on your creative journey.

Meet the Author:

      Lee Hudspeth is a poet, writer, musician and fellow human being. Incandescent Visions is his first book of poetry. He is the co-author of ten nonfiction books in the field of Information Technology. He has written articles for professional journals like PC Computing and Office Computing. He is the author of over one hundred articles in the online magazine The Naked PC, which he co-founded and co-published. He lives in Southern California with his wife, two sons and their cat. Find out more about Lee, his books and his music at LeeHudspeth.com.

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Book Details:
The Waltz of Devil’s Creek by Justine Carver
Publication date: October 20th 2020
Genres: Adult, Historical
Synopsis:       
       Judith Campbell is dying, and she cannot take the painful truth about where her son came from to the grave with her. While on her deathbed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1994, Judith tells him the tragic story of his conception, and which of two men his birth father could be: the young man who professed his love to her, or the pastor who assaulted her.
        Set in the Deep South in 1947, The Waltz of Devil’s Creek digs into the dark crevices of racism and women’s rights during a heated political climate in an era of segregation. Combined with Judith’s lack of social stature, and at a time when reporting sexual assault was unheard of, every injustice is stacked against her from the very beginning.
       But there is a light in Judith’s young life: her best friend, Joseph Bird, who has loved her since childhood. Joseph stands up for Judith when no one else will and proves that even in the darkest of times, a light is always burning.

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AUTHOR BIO:
        Justine Carver was born and raised in the Southern United States on a heavy dose of creek-wading, lightning-bug-catching, and Saturday morning cartoons. She is a full-time writer, all-the-time reader, and every now and then, she pulls her head out of the clouds long enough to remember how much better it is up there.
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     Chances are you’ve tried and failed with spreadsheets, agendas, day planners, and other mathematical and finite ways of measuring time. Applying the strict regimes of industrial systems to a creative mind can kill creativity, damper the enjoyment of your work, and knock you off balance.
    In this workbook you will learn to balance, organize, and prioritize all you need to get done by living your life in creative cycles and seasons while maximizing your high and low energy times the way you were meant to.
   Your creativity is a powerful force that can be harnessed, focused, controlled, commanded, and become a powerful ability as you masterfully channel your desire to create into the powerful motivating force it is meant to be.
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*  *  I love green and everything that grows.
*  I love being in wind and water.
*  I love adventure with a purpose.
*  I love to read and write.
*  I love to use Earthing as a therapy.
*  I paint fire when I'm mad and oceans when I'm lonely.
*  I work with the most amazing people in the world.
*  I love riding horses and grooming them.
*  I love going to temples and sanctuaries.
*  I love rain and thunderstorms.
*  I love walking across wooden bridges.
*  I love exploring.
*  I love running for miles along the sandy coast.
*  I believe that magical things happen all the time.
*  I love seashells.
*  I love decorating with things made from nature.
*  I love designing eco-friendly homes.
* I love wearing long flowing dresses.
*  I love sleeping with my kitty in the sunshine coming through the skylight above my bed.
*  I love hot chocolate on rainy days.
*  I love being barefoot.
*  I love a completed to do list.

ABOUT the AUTHOR:
Deirdra has spent the last decade captivating audiences of all ages with her novels and fairy tales. Her specialty is paranormal theology that delves into documented historical phenomenon and natural disasters of biblical proportions.

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Book Details:
 I Will Always Love You by Ashley Lee London
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 yrs +),  287 pages
Genre: Romance  |  Publisher:  Ashley Lee London
Release date:   June 2020  |  Tour dates: Nov 16 to Dec 11, 2020
Content Rating:  PG. No F Words, I can think of several swear words and some profanity, one very mild sex scene after its conclusion.
Book Description:
      Grace Parrish made two mistakes when she fell in love. She forgot her mother’s stories of segregation. “Don’t love a white man, Grace. It’s too hard and he’ll break your heart.” Even worse, she fell in love with her best friend’s husband, Peter.
        I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU is a poignant story about the foundation of marriage: love, honor, and fidelity—and the heartache of unrequited love. The must-read story shows how the power of love can overcome adversity, the pain of loss, and rejection because of racial heritage.
      Grace honors her best friend Lori’s marriage and refuses to pursue an affair, yet her heart will not allow her to love another. The bond of Peter’s love continues after Lori’s passing. During a chance meeting between Peter and Grace, much to their surprise, a spark ignites that causes them each to wonder, “Could it be that we’ve been given a second chance to fall in love?”
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BOOK REVIEW By LAWonder10:
This is indeed, a poignant love story.. it is actually several love stories!

This is a touching emotional "roller coaster" of relationships and events. I really liked it because it is realistically a similitude of what many experience in life. It isn't a simple story of "happily ever after".

The story begins with an abusive, sad situation with Lorraine then follows her life evolving into the lives of several others. The story continues through about three generations.

The story is written quite well and includes various social situations and challenges.  It also pointed out that racial prejudice is in each racial group. The characters are well developed and the scenes portrayed well. the Title and Cover image are chosen well. The only negative, I perceive is while switching from one character's situation to another's, it was not concise enough, thus, would briefly confuse the reader. Other than this, I felt the author captivated the reader's interest and the moral of the story was presented well.

I offer a Four Stars rating for this book.
*This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.

A LOVE STORY—SAYING GOODBYE—SAVING HELLO by Ashley Lee London

Allison sat crossed legged, careful that her sneakers did not rest on the grave of Staff Sergeant Thomas McCade. She kissed her index and middle fingers and touched her husband's name on the upright stone marker at the Miramar National Cemetery in California.
"Love you, babe."
She caught sight of the sad man standing at a grave a short distance away. He bowed his head and covered his eyes with a hand. She had seen him often on weekends. A year ago, he waved when he was the first to leave. Allison always waved back.
"Sorry I'm late today," she said. "Our five-year-old daughter decided she wants to change the plans for her birthday party. This is the third change she's made. I swear, sweetheart, she takes after you. Remember when we were buying our house, and you kept going back and forth. Yes, I promise I'll bring pictures so you can see her open her presents."
She wiped away the inevitable tears that interrupted her visits. Recovery achieved, she said. "Can you believe she is going to be starting school this fall? Oh, before I forget, your kid brother has a girlfriend. Honey, I think she's the one. He can't quit talking about her."
"Oh my God. The man I keep telling you about. The one who is often here when I come. He's walking toward me."
"Excuse me," the man said. "I hope I am not interrupting. I just wanted to stop and pay my respects. My name is Randall Hunter. Your husband?'
Yes. I'm Allison McCade."
"I see your husband received the Silver Star. That is a high honor."
"He saved his unit in Afghanistan. You lost your brother?"
"My wife. She was a nurse. There was an attack at her base in Iraq.
"I'm sorry."
"Thank you. I lost her five years ago. My family keeps telling me it's time to move on. The only thing that keeps me going is our son. He's eight and plays basketball and baseball. I had to buy a van to carpool him and his teammates.
"I lost my husband three years ago. My parents and sisters nag me all the time to meet someone. I'm not ready. Maybe I'll never be ready."
"You know, the hardest thing is to find someone who understands what you and I are going through. A friend. Someone to talk to. Someone you do not have to apologize when you cry. No romance. Just a friend. There's a bench next to your car. Would you sit with me the next time you come for a visit? Tell me about all of your happy times with your husband. I'll tell you about my wife's love for life, and how she killed everything she ever planted."
The unexpected question stumped Allison, and she became quiet. At last, she turned away. What do you think, sweetheart? Someone needs to hear how much I love you and miss you. Another pause.
“Okay. Next time we see each other.”
Four years later, Randall and Allison McCade Hunter announced the birth of their daughter, Melody.

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Sprinkled with Sabotage (Love and Danger in St. Claire #3) By Allison Pearl
Christian Romantic Suspense
Paperback & ebook, 164 Pages
October 27, 2020 by Anaiah Press
BOOK BLURB:
Lizzy Bennet loves life as a lawyer in the city. And not just because of the miles it puts between her and her ex. However, when she’s attacked on the street just hours after learning her identity was stolen, she tries to call home for help and ends up with the last person she expects: the very same high school boyfriend who broke her heart. He says he’s there to help, but she’s not so sure, and now, all the endless questions and regrets are clouding her judgment and preventing her from seeing the dangerous saboteur closing in.

Small-town auto mechanic, Koby Knightly, is looking forward to seeing a car show in the city. But when an unexpected call from his old girlfriend disconnects suddenly, he rushes to her aid. Throwing his plans out the window, Koby makes it his mission to protect her and discover the identity of the person trying to frame her. Will he also be able to figure out what went wrong between them back in high school or will a killer get to her first?

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REVIEW By VICKIE:

Sprinkled With Sabotage - Allison Pearl

        Sprinkled With Sabotage is a great mystery with sweet romance and awesome faith and friendships. The mystery keeps you guessing the who, when and where and what's next.
        The characters are all well-developed and it is easy to feel their emotions. Lizzy is a smart, strong and inspiring character. I love the patience of Koby. He just keeps trying, no matter what happens. Lizzy has an amazing family. They are all there for each other.
       I highly recommend this story to everyone. There is something for every reader in this story.
I give this story a literary rating of 5/5

Top Five Things to Know if You’re New to Love and Danger in St. Claire
1. Because dessert.
Like all small Pennsylvania towns, St. Claire never runs out of sugar. Stop at Apple’s Fritters or Poppy’s Pies and Tarts for the treat of your choice.
2. Small towns are not without BIG secrets.
In a town where everyone knows everyone, you’d think there’d be nothing left to hide. You’re wrong and you’ll never believe the identities of the wolves in sheep’s clothing.
3. Heroines don’t apologize for who they are.
They’re feisty, sweet, loud, shy, career-driven, or homebodies. Crafty, outdoorsy, clumsy, nerdy, or fierce. Or maybe a little bit of everything.
4. I Didn’t See That Coming
For a slow town, danger moves fast and it’s chasing everyone. Even if they don’t realize it. Vandalism, arson, money laundering, and murder are all weapons for these villains and you never know just who’s holding them.
5. #jesus
Faith’s a skill and not often easy, but a hard journey can bring you closer to the reason to have it. My characters know they are part of something bigger. That life isn’t easy. But they’re going to live it with purpose, knowing they were bought with a price.
Now open the book and find out the rest yourself.

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ABOUT the AUTHOR:

Allison Pearl is a small-town girl who’s lived just about everywhere. She loves books, tea, chocolate, and watching old movies with her husband, black lab, and orange tabby. To keep in touch and get updates on new releases follow her Facebook page: ‘Books by Pearl’ at or follow her on Twitter at @AllisonPearl5 and Instagram at @allisonnicolepearl.

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Remembrancy
Christy's Cozy Corners
November 16th:
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Reading Is My SuperPower
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Library Lady's Kid Lit
Bookworm Lisa
November 18th:
Hearts & Sprinkles
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I'm Into Books
November 20th:
Beauty in the Binding
Rockin' Book Reviews
November 21st:
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Wishful Endings
Loraine D Nunley, Author
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Book Details:
 DON'T LOOK IN by Tom Saric
​Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 230 pages
Genre:  Thriller, Mystery
Publisher:  Severn River Publishing
Release date:  October, 2020  |  Tour dates:  Nov 9 to Nov 20, 2020
Content Rating:   PG-13 + M. No gratuitous sex, profanity or violence.
Book Description:
        A PSYCHIATRIST BECOMES PRIME SUSPECT IN THE MURDERS OF HIS PATIENTS IN A NEW THRILLER 

       The patients of psychiatrist Gus Young are turning up dead in Tom Saric’s new thriller, DON’T LOOK IN (October 6, 2020; Severn River Publishing), and he is the main suspect.
        Gus fled the big city to escape the shame, gossip and glares of his family, friends and colleagues after he tarnished his reputation. He ends up in a small, backwater rural town in Maine where no one will know him and he can start his life over. But someone is out to get him, and is framing him for the murders of his patients.
        Wanda Flynn, the sexy town prostitute who is having an illicit affair with the married mayor, is demanding that he leave his wife for her. Her brother has just been released from jail after a ten-year sentence, and is back in town. It was Wanda’s testimony that was pivotal in sealing his conviction. Suddenly she is found dead, shot in the head in front of her apartment, shortly after she had unburdened her secrets, fears and desires to Gus Young. Because of patient-client confidentiality, Gus cannot reveal that she is his client, nor what she revealed to him, even if it will help to solve the murders, or clear his name as a suspect.
        Then another patient, Ned, who is suffering from paranoia and is sure he knows the identity of Wanda’s killer, is found dead in his home after he had an altercation with Gus that left him bleeding on the floor. The police find bullets in both victims that match a rare gun, the Lee-Enfield No.4, which has mysteriously vanished from Gus’s basement. And they find Wanda’s turquoise necklace in his possession.
         All the evidence point to Gus. He is the prime suspect in the murders, but in order to protect his clients’ confidentiality, even after they are dead, Gust doesn’t reveal information that can prove his —Over— innocence. Gus puts his own life in jeopardy in a desperate effort to clear his name and track down the real killer. When his estranged daughter comes to visit him, her life and the life of his trusted friend Sheila, are in jeopardy from the real killer who wants to do them harm. As a sinister plot unravels, Gus discovers a horrible secret about his past.
        Tom Saric, who is a psychiatrist, packs his thriller with quirky characters: the cross-dresser, the married couple who don’t enjoy sex, the psychopath who is a petty criminal, the town sex-worker, and a love interest, the tall beautiful blonde who shares his love of country music and is the first woman to show an interest in him after his messy divorce.
         DON’T LOOK IN is the first in a series featuring psychiatrist Gus Young who uses his acuity in understanding the human psyche to solve murders. Fans of the HBO series, In Treatment starring Gabriel Byrne, will relish the character of Gus Young as he solves murders using psychological, not forensic, evidence.

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Author: Tom Saric/DON’T LOOK IN

          I love to read, but I am a terribly slow reader. I've met people who can plow through a book in a day, and read three to four books a week. The fastest I've ever read a book was forty eight hours, The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. It was required reading for grade twelve english class and I'd left it to the last minute. So, how quickly can I read? I'm embarrassed to say that I average about a book a month.
         I can't really tell you why I read so slowly, it just seems to be how I am. I've definitely slowed down as I've started writing. I can't seem to read a book without paying attention to how the author is telling the story, how they lay out the setting, and how they weave in the backstory. I almost enjoy noticing the craftsmanship more than simply enjoying the story!
          I read a lot of mysteries and thrillers. I love how John Grisham can write backstory that is as immersive as the most exciting chase scenes. I love how Michael Connelly has created characters that are cooler than anyone I've met. I'm a big fan of twists. The best one I've read recently was The Silent Patient by Alex Micheledes. I'm not sure how any of those writers come up with their ideas or their writing process, but I enjoy seeing how they construct the book to keep the pages flipping.
        My friend Brian Shea, a bestselling author also with Severn River Publishing, is an extremely productive writer who pointed me toward a book called 2,000 to 10,000 by Rachel Aaron. This short manual has really improved my efficiency in writing. The biggest change to my writing process was that at the start of any writing session I spend 5-10 minutes writing down what I am going to write. Details like 'Gus is going to walk into the hardware store and say 'Hi' to Denise, who he will thank for giving him cookies. He'll proceed down the aisles, until he reaches customer service where Sheila is standing....' After writing this out, I have a clear path of what needs to happen, and also gets me into the tempo and vibe of the scene. My words per hour easily doubled with that one change to my process.
         I'm hoping that with this new process I will be able to complete the next two Gus Young thrillers in 2021. I am part way through book two, and I think that I will have it submitted to my publisher by March of 2021. I hope to have book three completed by fall of 2021. If all goes well, by the end of 2021 there will be three Gus Young books out there (with hopefully more to follow).

Meet the Author:
Tom Saric, a pseudonym, has been practicing psychiatry for ?? years. He has written several thrillers, including, Indicted, and Compromise. DON’T LOOK IN is the first in a series featuring psychiatrist Gus Young. Saric lives in Canada.

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Bloom Sisters: a Contemporary Romance Box Set (Bloom Sisters, #1-3) by Brooke Stanton
Publication date: November 16th 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Synopsis:
          She’s terrified they’ll discover she’s a fake. Her sister is trying to flee their façade. Will lies ruin their pursuit of bliss, success, and love?
       Box set: 700 pages of riotous romps through the sweet adventures of two women searching for that coveted life… and the perfect man.
         Catie Bloom has built her entire high-profile career on a big fat lie. She may be America’s #1 Domestic Goddess, but her flawless marriage, immaculate home, and amazing culinary skills are all a sham. And when a major TV special risks blowing her cover, she’s in desperate need of more than a helping hand…
          Natalie Bloom slaved for years in kitchens to shore up her little sister’s pretense. But her lifelong dream of owning her own restaurant is finally within reach. So when her hunky business partner skips town with her money, she needs her sibling’s aid to hunt him down in Costa Rica.
          As the two sisters’ entangled lives plunge into despair, their future happiness depends more than ever on baring their souls and deciding who to trust. But with broken hearts, hopeless moral dilemmas, and the constant pressure to live up to impossible social expectations, their precious dreams are coming dangerously close to becoming nightmares…
Will Catie and Natalie’s authentic ambitions and ideal men all come together in a giant happily-ever-after?
          Bloom Sisters Box Set contains all three books in this sidesplitting contemporary romance series. If you like crazy characters, flirty fun, and hilarious messy mayhem, then you’ll adore bestselling and award-winning author Brooke Stanton’s deliciously fabulous frolic.
Buy Bloom Sisters Box Set to cook up love and laughter today!

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AUTHOR BIO:
After her own misadventures in New York City, LA, and London, Brooke Stanton now lives in Dallas, Texas. She's the bestselling and award winning author of the Bloom Sisters and Forbidden Romance series. Visit her website brookestantonbooks.com.

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Dreaming of Tomorrow
By Michelle De Bruin
Christian Historical Romance
Paperback & ebook, 317 Pages
November 10, 2020 by Scrivenings Press LLC
Love leads them to a lifetime of commitment where the dreams they have held onto for so long start to come true.

Popular and eligible, Logan De Witt must convince the women in town that he is engaged to be married. A quiet, simple ceremony is what he has in mind for his wedding day, but when the date and time of his bride’s arrival is published in the newspaper, the whole town joins in the celebration proving to Logan and his new wife their sincere friendship and support. Added to the excitement of Logan’s marriage is the question of what the congregation should do with the unexpected donation of an orchard.

Karen Millerson is counting the days until her long-distance engagement comes to an end and she may travel to Oswell City to marry Logan. More than anything, she wants to share in his life as a help and support, but keeping a house and finding her place in the community requires much more work than she ever expected.

Learn, laugh, and love with Karen and Logan as they start a new marriage and work together ministering to the citizens of their small town.

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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
This is a delightfully fun drama! Although there is not a lot of action, the story steadily moved along, maintaining the readers interest.

This is about a preacher, Logan, whose past has caused him to lack some confidence in himself. However, he is friendly, likable and loves the Lord and his fellowmen/women. He particularly cares for a certain young woman  he became
engaged to. As in all things in life, the engagement did not come without complications. Would Karen truly be his new wife in a few months?

The characters in this book are all very endearing - sooner or later. The reader can easily imagine himself/herself being there. As one situation led to another, there was a feeling of comradery  and acceptance.

The writing was very good, the Cover image and title were well-chosen, and the plot held some humor as well as romance.

I offer a Five Stars rating for this book.
This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.

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About the Author
           Michelle De Bruin lives in Iowa with her husband and two teenage sons. She has a bachelor’s degree in Religion with a Christian Ministry emphasis, and in Music. Michelle is the spiritual services provider for an organization that offers services for people with mental and physical disabilities. She has been a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) since 2015. Michelle writes inspirational historical romance about people who live in rural communities. Characters that bring to life the delights of farm and small-town living, whispers of Dutch heritage, and Christian faith make Michelle’s stories distinct. A romantic at heart, Michelle is always on the lookout for glimpses of God’s love through the window of a good story.
           Her first book, Hope for Tomorrow, released in 2018. The sequel, Promise for Tomorrow, released November 2019. The third book in the series, Dreaming of Tomorrow, releases November 2020.

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November 16th:Launch
Locks, Hooks and Books
Christy's Cozy Corners
Read Review Rejoice
Books & Benches
November 17th:
Peaceful Pastime
Rockin' Book Reviews
Beauty in the Binding
Red Headed Book Lady
Jorie Loves A Story
November 18th:
Lisa's Reading
Two Points of Interest
Hallie Reads
Pause for Tales
November 19th:
Hearts & Scribbles
Older & Smarter?
Heidi Reads...
Remembrancy
November 20th:
Teatime and Books
Reading Excursions
Kimber Li 
Splashes of Joy
November 21st:  Grand Finale

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Book Details:
Remember Me at Christmas (Spirit of Christmas Novella)
by Debra Curwen
Published by: Vinspire Publishing
Publication date: November 16th 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Synopsis:
        Andi has always loved Christmas. The magic, the surprises, and a precious music box she treasures inspired her to open her own Christmas workshop. Andi’s Antiques is now a thriving business, and she sees a long future ahead.
           But she hadn’t counted on Mike who wields his charm like a weapon or his determination to buy out her business and replace her quaint, antique shop with its wonder of Christmas with a bar and gaming tables.
           Andi isn’t selling no matter how convincing he may be. Sure, there’s something about the guy that’s magnetic, but it’ll take a lot more than a handsome face to make her give up on her dream. Unlocking her heart, though, may be a different story.

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AUTHOR BIO:
          I am a multi-published author of various genres. I write children's books under the pseudonym of Jaime McKoy and sensual romances under Tess Manning, although that name is being retired.
          The contemporary romances I write under Debra Curwen are sweet and wholesome, much like a Christmas movie you would see on television. My first one, Remember Me At Christmas is a novella, it will release in November 2020 from Vinspire Publishing. 
            I am also a photographer, a wife of forty-plus years, mother of two, and grandmother of four. 
          I am addicted to Dancing with the Stars, Days of Our Lives, my maltipoo, Jasper, and Halo ice cream (mint chocolate chip, please). 
Author links: Instagram ~ Twitter ~ Website

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