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The Perfection in Love by Ronke Abidoye -Book Review by LAWonder10!

12/18/2020

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 Young ABOUT THE BOOK:
The Perfection of Love By Ronke Abidoye
  • Publisher : The Queen of the King Enterprises (October 26, 2020). 328 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 0578785315;  ISBN-13 : 978-0578785318
Book Blurb:
      When two worlds meet, can love bridge the gap?
      Young, attractive, successful and tenderly in love, Henry and Oyin Wilson appear to be the perfect couple. When Oyin’s parents and Henry’s childhood friend, Olive, come to visit, everything begins to fall apart.
       All they do is argue…when they speak at all.
      Henry knows Oyin’s mother doesn’t approve of him. Oyin is sure that Olive is in love with Henry. The longer the visitors stay, the more they are all together, the more it all unravels.
     Brimming with delightful dialogue and familiar whisperings of the still, small voice, The Perfection in Love is a touching story of true, eternal principles that govern our world—and our hearts--in these modern times.
      I currently only have one link where you can post your review (the author wants shares on social media so please do so and leave those links on the form):

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Review by LAWonder10:
This is a very sweet story of a successful, man, a woman of means from Nigeria and the biracial marriage between the two. A few of the problems shared in biracial marriages are mentioned, but this centes on inxecurities and maturing within a marriage.

This is a Christian book, centering on the importance of including God in one's marriage.

The characters are all described well and feel real. There is enough conflict and interaction to make this novel a meaningful work. It dues border on a "chick-lit".

The morals to ths story are poignant and important. It makes legitimate points.

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


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About Ronke Abidoye
      Ronke Abidoye is a Nigerian-American living in sunny South Florida. She fell in love with Jesus when she was 15 and hasn't looked back since.
      When she is not pulling an all-nighter to finish a paper for her master's degree, she is dreaming up new star-crossed characters. The Perfection in Love is her debut novel. Connect with her at:

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Heart of the Family Series by Stacy Eaton - Mistletoe and Cocoa Kisses Audio Book Tour!

12/12/2020

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Length: 4 hours 38 minutes
Publisher: Nitewolf Novels⎮2020
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: Heart of the Family, Book 1
Release date: Mar. 2, 2020
Synopsis:
Robin Cove has had enough of her boss, is over her boyfriend, and makes a split-second decision to leave it all behind. Too bad she didn’t check the weather forecast before she left. Stranded on the side of the road when her old car breaks down, Robin fears her impulsive action will be the death of her, as her body temperature steadily lowers to dangerous levels.
          Matt Landry is slowly making his way home in the storm, when he finds an unconscious woman on the side of the road and rushes her home to his father Chris to save her.

        When Robin wakes up, she finds herself in the kind of home that she has always dreamed of having, except for the handsome man with the surly attitude. As much as Robin wants to stay, she knows she’ll never win him over and needs to find the right future for herself.

        Will Robin’s future bring her back to Chris and his kids? Or, will Chris lose the chance to have the love of a woman who will never leave him and the family he has always wanted?


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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
        Rory is escaping a bad situation she can no longer endure. She is fleeing to the place she grew up in. Although her mother and grandmother have both passed away, she still has a few friends there. Avoiding the heavy traffic, she takes the back roads. Not prepared for the heavy snowstorm, even with the heat on in her car, she is still cold. Suddenly her car begins to sputter then stops. Devastated, she has to get out to get a blanket at the bottom of the pile in the back seat. After a few attempts, she is locked out of her car. She is going to die out in the cold.
        Matt Landry surprises his father with an urgent situation. Little does any of them know how their life will change.
       The characters are all defined well and the scenes are portrayed well and easily visualized.      
         This would be a great family story if explicit scenes and the few words of profanity had been excluded.
        There were some touching scenes but it was fairly predictable. It was a good story. The Narrator Lisa Beacon, did a fair job in her narration. Some of the time her voice sounded breathless, especially when the male main character was speaking .
       I offer a Four Stars rating.
     *This audio book was gifted me with no pressure at all for a positive review. This is my honest review

Series: Heart of the Family, Books 1-4
Author: Stacy Eaton - Narrator: Lisa Beacom
Publisher: Nitewolf Novels
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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About the Narrator: Lisa Beacom
      After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts from the University of Nebraska, I worked as an actor on stage and on the radio over the last 20 years.

   During this time, I studied voice extensively, and I sing jazz and other styles professionally. I am the featured vocalist for the music album “The Road” by the band Under the Bus.
     
To keep developing my acting skills, I studied improv at The Second City, Annoyance and Comedy Sports Theaters among others. Most recently, I graduated from the ACX Master Class for audiobook narrators and am now focused on my work as a professional voice actor.
      As an audiobook narrator, I’ve recorded dozens of books that are now available on Audible, Amazon and iTunes. I discovered that narration provides the perfect outlet for my unique skills and talents.
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About the Author:
       Stacy Eaton is a USA Today Best Selling author and began her writing career in October of 2010. Stacy took an early retirement from law enforcement after over fifteen years of service in 2016, with her last three years in investigations and crime scene investigation to write full time.      
    Stacy resides in southeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, who works in law enforcement, and her teen daughter. She also has a son who is currently serving in the United States Navy, and two grandchildren.

      Stacy is involved in Domestic Violence Awareness and served on the Board of Directors for her local Domestic Violence Center for three years.
      Be sure to visit www.stacyeaton.com for updates and more information on her books.
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A Shattering Glimpse by Nicole Putter Book Blitz & Giveaway! {Ends 12/17/20}

12/12/2020

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 Book Details:
A Shattering Glimpse by Nicole Putter
Publication date: December 10th 2020
Genres: Adult, Romance, Thriller


Synopsis:
      The dreams: For years, Claire Baxter has been haunted by ceaseless dreams of an FBI Agent.
      The dilemma: She has no idea who he is or if he even exists.
      The death: Right before she’s set to graduate from college, a dream reveals him dying in a brutal explosion.
      One touch and not-so-normal Portland girl, Claire Baxter, can get a glimpse of your nearby future. She considers nothing about her clairvoyance a gift, it’s a curse, to say the least. Her parents raised her with the rule that she is to keep the secret at all cost, leaving little room for relationships of any kind. As if the burden isn’t enough, FBI agent Byron Black becomes the phantom of a series of sinister dreams.
       The night before her final college exam, she has another dream, except in this one, he dies in a nuclear explosion. Does he exist? Will she find him? If so, can she save the countless lives affected by a blast that can crush steel like it’s a piece of paper, or… is this something her lost, psychic mind conjured up?
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AUTHOR BIO:
Nicole Putter is the author of the Shattering Series and several short stories. She completed four creative writing and journalism courses with honours between a successful career in finance. When she’s not writing fiction, she blogs about her passion for books and writing. She’s also happily married, and a proud mom of one son and a Jack Russel Terrier named Striker.

You can connect with Nicole on:
Author links: Twitter ~ Website  ~ Facebook ~ Newsletter ~ Goodreads

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GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
Blitz-wide giveaway (INT)
  • $20 Amazon gift card + an ebook copy
  • of both 
  • A Shattering Secret and A Shattering Glimpse
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Romance A Medieval Fairytale Series by Demelza Carlton - Silence (#5) Audio Book Tour!

12/9/2020

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Author: Demelza Carlton |  Narrator: Mary Sarah
Series: Romance a Medieval Fairytale, Books 1-6
Publisher: Tantor; Demelza Carlton  |  Genre: Fantasy; Romance


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         A little mermaid. A prince to save. Only silence can break the spell.
         Once upon a time...the mermaid Margareta saved Prince Erik from a shipwreck. Wanting to see the prince again, Margareta strikes a bargain with the master of Beacon Isle. If she saves his sons from a terrible curse, he will reunite her with Prince Erik. All she has to do is stay silent until the curse is broken.
          Silence is a virtue...until Prince Erik arrives early, searching for the mermaid who saved his life.
          Can two hearts speak louder than words?
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USA Today bestselling author Demelza Carlton has always loved the ocean, but on her first snorkelling trip she found she was afraid of fish.
She has since swum with sea lions, sharks and sea cucumbers and stood on spray-drenched cliffs over a seething sea as a seven-metre cyclonic swell surged in, shattering a shipwreck below.
Sensationalist spin? No - Demelza tends to take a camera with her so she can capture and share the moment later; shipwrecks, sharks and all.
Demelza now lives in Perth, Western Australia, the shark attack capital of the world.
Website⎮Twitter⎮Facebook⎮Goodreads

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About the Narrator: Mary Sarah
      Voice Arts Award Nominee, Mary Sarah has garnered attention for her powerfully evocative, multi-character work which spans time and place.
        With a penchant for dialects and love of culture, Sarah has spanned the globe working with rich characters set across genres of the classics, historical fiction, medieval romance, poetry, fantasy, non-fiction and children’s literature. Relz Reviewz states in reference to Tamara Leigh’s ‘The Unveiling,“ her mellifluous tones, superb voicing of emotions in dialogue and varied and accurate accents of both male and female make her a pure joy to listen to,” while her narration of “A Lady in the Smoke,” was cited as, “masterly!”
         Classically trained at The Riverside Shakespeare Academy and The Royal Shakespeare Company, Sarah loves to get to the heart of words in order to release their power and finds great comfort in the beauty of stories to transform and speak to us.! Sarah loves the power of story telling to awaken our hearts.
          Says author Claudy Conn (Lady X), “Her acting is simply sublime.”

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'Tempered Hearts' & 'Tempered Dreams' by Pamela S. Thibodeaux -Review by LAWonder10!

12/5/2020

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7 hours and 30 minutes
Author: Pamela S. Thibodeaux
Narrator: Terri England
Whispersync for VoiceReady, ASIN: B07SWVCQKZ
Audible.com Release DateJune 10, 2019
Publisher: Pamela S Thibodeaux Enterprises LLC
Program TypeAudiobook
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
     Rancher Craig Harris and veterinarian Tamera Collins clash from the moment they meet. Innocence is pitted against arrogance as tempers rise and passions ignite to form a love as pure as the finest gold, fresh from the crucible, and as strong as steel. Thrown together amid tragedy and unsated passion, Tamera and Craig share a strong attraction that neither accepts as the first stages of love.
         Torn between desire and dislike, they must make peace with their pasts and God in order to open up to the love blossoming between them. It is a love that nothing can destroy when they come to understand that only when hearts are tempered, minds are opened, and wills are softened can man discern the will of God for his life.
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7 hours and 15 minutes
Author: Pamela S. Thibodeaux
Narrator: Terri England
Whispersync for VoiceReady; ASINB081J98XDS
Audible.com Release DateNovember 18, 2019
Publisher: Pamela S. Thibodeaux Enterprises LLC
BOOK Description:
      Dr. Scott Hensley (introduced in 
Tempered Hearts) has built a wall around his heart since the death of his wife and parents. Katrina Simmons is recovering from scars inflicted on her as a battered wife. Can dreams be renewed and faith strengthened? Can they find joy and peace in God’s love and in love for one another?
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ABOUT The AUTHOR:
        Award-Winning Author, Pamela S. Thibodeaux is multi-published in fiction and non-fiction. Her writing has been tagged, “Inspirational with an Edge!” ™ and she doesn't disappoint. Her contemporary romance/women’s fiction novels speak to today's woman, rough edges and all.  She unapologetically weaves faith and hope into her characters as they journey through life's mountains and valleys-without sugarcoating them.
        Pam is the Co-founder and a current member of the Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As a former member of American Christian Fiction Writers (formerly ACRW), Golden Triangle Writers Guild, Coeur de Louisiane and RWA, she won Coeur’s 1999 “Diamond In The Rough” as well as their 2000 “Ruby” Award and received her RWA Pro Pin in 2001.
         A committed Christian, she firmly believes in God's  promises and has found the power of faith, hope and prayer in her own life.  This is often reflected in the characters of her novels, who juggle all the emotions of life ... yes, the good, the bad and the ugly ... but emerge stronger through faith, hope and love.  Pam's characters are edgy, sometimes gritty, but always come back to the hope that grounds them.
        Pam continues to work part time in the insurance industry, while pursuing her passion for writing novels that will entertain, enlighten and encourage today's women. 

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ABOUT The NARRATOR:
      "I've worked in radio as an on air personality for over 30 years.  I've done everything from news, traffic, and weather to the production of commercials and imaging.       Then, I added audio book narrator to my resume.  I absolutely love bringing someone's characters to life, giving them a voice. 

       I'm the mother of two adult daughters and one very stubborn (but smart) Doberman named Jackles.  I'm a podcaster with one podcast already on iTunes and Spotify and another one coming soon.
        I love music ... all kinds.  But, I absolutely couldn't live without classic rock.  I'm a huge Bon Jovi fan.  But, I'm obsessed with Supernatural.   I'm a Dean girl.  I love both the Stars ... Wars and Trek, and I really wish there were more seasons of Firefly.  Let's just call it like it is... I'm a geek and I'm proud of it.  Oh, and I love a great book (mostly of the hot and steamy romance variety). "
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Mail-Order Brides of the West by Debra Holland - Darcy (#5) Audio Book Tour !

12/4/2020

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Author: Debra Holland (Mail Order Brides series)
Narrator: Lara Asmundson
Publisher: Debra Holland
Genre: Romance; Historical Fiction
    
      High-society lady Darcy Russell has a dangerous secret. The only way to stay safe is to flee far away and marry a man who knows nothing about her family background or their money. All she asks for is a husband who lives in the country, is kind, and will match her intellectual interests, especially with modern philosophy.
        Shy Gideon Walker has escaped the pressures and abuse of his family and found a refuge in the forest around Sweetwater Springs, Montana. There, he's created a fairy-tale setting and crafts whimsical furniture, which few people ever see. An avid reader and student of philosophy, he longs for a wife to love and to share his gentle abode. Yet he can't bring himself to go out into the world to find her.
         When neighboring mail-order bride Lina Barrett sets up a match between the two, Darcy believes she's found her safe haven--until her secrets catch up with her.
          Mail-Order Brides of the West: Darcy takes place simultaneously with Mail-Order Brides of the West: Heather and is set seven years before Wild Montana Sky. See Caroline Fyffe's companion book, Mail-Order Brides of the West: Katherine to find out what happens to Darcy's friend and fellow mail-order bride when she travels to Y Knot, Montana.

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REVIEW By LAWonder10:
This was another delightful Mail-Order bride tale!
In 'Darcy', there are more complications and adventures than most of the others.

At Darcy's brother's wedding reception, Darcy overheard her brother and a man talking. She couldn't believe he'd be so devious! It was definitely unsafe for her to remain there. Her options for escape were nearly impossible.  Then she felt a rustling inside her sleeve and retrieved a paper. It was ridiculous, yet this way, her brother would find it very difficult to discover her whereabouts.

Darcy, in her twenties, was considered by some as being doomed to becoming a  spinster.  Still, although not very pretty, she was dignified, with a high level of self-confidence. She had high integrity and was a survivor.

After developing a brief but dedicated time with other "mail-order brides'. she would now have to depend on one's recommendation, if she were to find safety. If the others could adjust to the harsh life of the West, so could she.

So far away from her home, would she find peace and safety?

The characters are, once again, very well developed and mostly endearing. The scenes offer adventure and are easily visualized. The Title and book cover, chosen well.

Narrator, Lara Asmundson, once again, does an outstanding job in narrating.

I offer a Five Stars rating on story, performance and overall.
*Although gifted me, there was no pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review.


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ABOUT The AUTHOR:
      Debra Holland wears many “hats.” She’s a psychotherapist and corporate crisis/grief counselor, as well as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Montana Sky Series, sweet, historical Western romance.
        She’s a three-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist and one-time winner. In 2013, Amazon selected Starry Montana Sky as a top 50 greatest love stories pick. She is also the author of The Gods’ Dream Trilogy (fantasy romance).
          Dr. Debra received a master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California (USC).
           She has written the nonfiction books, The Essential Guide to Grief and Grieving and Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude: a Ten-Minute eBook. She’s a contributing author to The Naked Truth About Self-Publishing.


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ABOUT The NARRATOR:
         Lara Asmundson is a voice actor based in the SF Bay area with many VO credits including radio and TV commercials, industrial narration, video game characters and of course audiobook narration. She has even given voice to an animated toy cat!
Her journey to voice acting was a bit unusual having started her career life as a biomedical clinical researcher. The voice acting journey began as an exploration in creativity but quickly developed into a passion and finally a new career. She has been a working voice actor for 10 years. With over 40 audiobook titles to her credit she has
given life to countless characters from young immigrant women seeking new lives and
love in the 1890’s Western US to modern day romantic heroines. Her warm voice and
conversational style draws the listener in and holds them through the ups and downs of
the stories she tells.
          To hear and see examples of her work check out her Website,  or LinkedIn Profile


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The Book of Revelations by Idelle Kursman - Review by LAWonder10!

12/3/2020

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"Readers interested in a chronicle of lies, truths, and revised lives will find The Book of Revelations an emotional ride into the choices and consequences of two disparate individuals who find their lives coming full circle in unexpected ways. It's highly recommended reading for those who like to see their characters evolve later in life, and for readers who know that no story is set in stone until the end of life." -Donovan's Literary Services
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  • Print length : 340 pages
  • Publisher : MBK Publishing (May 9, 2020)
SYNOPSIS:
The past is over and forgotten. Or is it?

Christine Goldberg has finally achieved a good life after years of upheaval. She has a loving husband, great kids, and a steady job at a Boston modeling agency. Though still struggling to overcome her parents’ disappointment and her own feelings of failure, she tries to focus on all she has now.
But Christine’s comfortable life is about unravel as Ryan Monti, an ex-boyfriend she hasn’t seen in years, reenters her life in an unexpected way.
Ryan, now an A-list Hollywood actor, is a self-centered playboy who treats women as nothing more than arm candy. He’s committed to one thing: finding the career-defining role that will win him an Oscar.
When a shady blackmailer enters the picture, Christine and Ryan will be forced to reckon with their past. Will either be able to rise to the challenge?

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FOR A SHORT TIME - $.99 on Amazon Kindle!

REVIEW By LAWonder10:
It has been awhile since I read a book I "just couldn't put down", but I found one in The Book of Revelations by Idelle Kursman.

This can easily be read as a stand alone, but will be greater appreciated if the reader first reads True Mercy. This is a continuation of the bittersweet tale of three key characters.

Christine had been blessed. Having birthed illegitimate twins, she had some financial support from her parents and low paying jobs, when the twins were very young children, a very good man married her and was such a great husband and father. She now enjoyed success in a job she enjoyed. Life was good, she could deal with any problem, or could she?

The character are very endearing and seem so real. The scenes are portrayed well and easily visualized. This poignant tale is very emotionally captivating. It has several great morals in this story.

Although this book was gifted me, there was no suggestion of a positive review. This is my honest review.

OTHER BOOK IN Series:
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ABOUT The AUTHOR:

Idelle Kursman is the author of the thriller True Mercy, which was a Red Ribbon winner of the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. Her second novel, The Book of Revelations, is about self-acceptance and growth. Idelle lives in New Jersey. Visit her at www.idellekursman.com.
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Romance A Medieval Fairytale Series, Book 4, By Demelza Carlton Audio Book Tour!

12/3/2020

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Author: Demelza Carlton
Narrator: Mary Sarah
Series: Romance a Medieval Fairytale, Books 1-6
Publisher: Tantor; Demelza Carlton
Genre: Fantasy; Romance
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REVEL: TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES RETOLD, BOOK 4
        Twelve princesses. One wounded soldier. A mystery that must be solved.
          Once upon a time...
      Princess Bianca is sent with her sisters to the summer palace, a place no maiden has ever returned from. While her sisters seem perfectly happy, she has only one desire: Escape.
       Vasco, a wounded soldier on his way home from war, stumbles across the summer palace and sets out to solve the mystery no man has managed to yet. If only they let him live long enough...
        Can the fair maiden and the wounded soldier uncover the sinister secret before it's too late?
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ABOUT The AUTHOR:
USA Today bestselling author Demelza Carlton has always loved the ocean, but on her first snorkelling trip she found she was afraid of fish.

She has since swum with sea lions, sharks and sea cucumbers and stood on spray-drenched cliffs over a seething sea as a seven-metre cyclonic swell surged in, shattering a shipwreck below.
Sensationalist spin? No - Demelza tends to take a camera with her so she can capture and share the moment later; shipwrecks, sharks and all.
Demelza now lives in Perth, Western Australia, the shark attack capital of the world.
Website⎮Twitter⎮Facebook⎮Goodreads

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ABOUT the NARRATOR
        Voice Arts Award Nominee, Mary Sarah has garnered attention for her powerfully evocative, multi-character work which spans time and place.
        With a penchant for dialects and love of culture, Sarah has spanned the globe working with rich characters set across genres of the classics, historical fiction, medieval romance, poetry, fantasy, non-fiction and children’s literature. Relz Reviewz states in reference to Tamara Leigh’s ‘The Unveiling,“ her mellifluous tones, superb voicing of emotions in dialogue and varied and accurate accents of both male and female make her a pure joy to listen to,” while her narration of “A Lady in the Smoke,” was cited as, “masterly!”
       Classically trained at The Riverside Shakespeare Academy and The Royal Shakespeare Company, Sarah loves to get to the heart of words in order to release their power and finds great comfort in the beauty of stories to transform and speak to us.! Sarah loves the power of story telling to awaken our hearts.
        Says author Claudy Conn (Lady X), “Her acting is simply sublime.”
Website⎮Twitter

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Write Christmas by Tommy Hutson Blog Tour Spotlight & Giveaway! {Ends 12/10/20}

12/3/2020

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“[A] heartwarming fantasy … Christmas enthusiasts will find this hits the spot.” ~Publishers Weekly
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   Book Details:
Write Christmas by Thommy Hutson
Published by: Rosewind Books
Publication date: December 1st 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Fantasy


Synopsis:
        A contemporary, holiday fantasy with a new twist on A Christmas Carol and It’s A Wonderful Life.
       Abby Nicholson used to love Christmas. Until she didn’t.
        After leaving Winter Glen, the small town famous for its Christmas celebration and her family’s greeting card company, Abby is forced to return to the home she left behind when the unexpected passing of her father thrusts the business into her hands.
        Turning her back on the magic of the holiday beloved by her father and the town, she decides to sell the business. Signing the paperwork with the very pen her father used to create it, she is shocked to discover her hometown has become a whole new world.
         One where Christmas has vanished!
        Now stuck in a place devoid of hope, joy, and the spirit of the season, Abby sees family and friends altered in the most terrible of ways.
        Determined to set things right, though unsure how, Abby takes out her father’s pen and begins to draw. When she realizes her art is coming to life, she sets out to recreate the holiday and bring back the most wonderful time of the year.
       But some are determined to keep an iron grip on the town and will do anything in their power to stop her.

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AUTHOR BIO:
      Thommy Hutson is a bestselling, award-winning author, screenwriter, producer, and director.
        A graduate of UCLA, he began his career co-writing the story for the Warner Bros. animated hit SCOOBY-DOO IN WHERE’S MY MUMMY? He followed that with co-writing the concept and additional material for CHILL OUT, SCOOBY-DOO!
        As an author, Thommy crafted a limited-edition coffee table book detailing the making and legacy of horror icon Wes Craven’s 1984 classic A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. A trade version followed from Permuted Press/Simon & Schuster. His novel, the teen thriller Jinxed, (Vesuvian Books) is the first in a trilogy that has been called “A must-read for classic horror fans … Hutson could easily take on the mantle as the next Lois Duncan.” Hutson was named on the
7 Essential LGBTQ Horror Authors for Your Summer Reading Lists.
         Thommy wrote the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original film, A CHRISTMAS FOR THE BOOKS, which was the highest-rated scripted program the night it premiered. He co-scripted the teen thriller INSTAFAME (Lifetime), wrote a screenplay for an audio holiday project, and is in development on a family feature film. In addition, Thommy produced the critically acclaimed feature THE TROUBLE WITH THE TRUTH, an insightful relationship drama starring Lea Thompson and John Shea. He also produced DREAMWORLD, a quirky, romantic dramedy. He has also worked as a staff writer on a Hulu web series.
         A member of the Producers Guild of America, a Saturn and Home Media Magazine award-winner, and an aficionado of holiday films as well as teen movies from the 80s and 90s, Thommy continues to develop unique, compelling, and provocative projects across multiple genres for film, television, publishing, and home entertainment.


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Romance a Medieval Fairytale Series - Book 3 -FLY Audio Book Tour!

12/1/2020

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About Audiobook Fairytale Retekkings - Fly #3
Author: Demelza Carlton
Narrator: Mary Sarah
Length: 3 hours 4 minutes
Publisher: Tantor⎮2018
Genre: Fantasy; Romance
Series: Romance a Medieval Fairytale, Book 3
Release date:  May 29, 2018 

Synopsis:
     Two princesses. One prince. And the war has just begun.
      Once upon a time...Princess Ava was sent to a neighboring kingdom as a lady-in-waiting to her sister, their future queen. Until a runaway horse, a case of amnesia, and a cold-hearted king conspire to bring her to the prince's attention. Now the prince believes Ava is his bride, and her sister is just a serving maid.
      One thing is certain: the prince must marry one of the princesses, or there will be war. But when all's fair in love and war...who will win the battle for the prince's heart?

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About the Author: Demelza Carlton
      USA Today bestselling author Demelza Carlton has always loved the ocean, but on her first snorkelling trip she found she was afraid of fish.
        She has since swum with sea lions, sharks and sea cucumbers and stood on spray-drenched cliffs over a seething sea as a seven-metre cyclonic swell surged in, shattering a shipwreck below.
        Sensationalist spin? No - Demelza tends to take a camera with her so she can capture and share the moment later; shipwrecks, sharks and all.
        Demelza now lives in Perth, Western Australia, the shark attack capital of the world.

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ABOUT THE NARRATOR:
     Voice Arts Award Nominee, Mary Sarah has garnered attention for her powerfully evocative, multi-character work which spans time and place.

        With a penchant for dialects and love of culture, Sarah has spanned the globe working with rich characters set across genres of the classics, historical fiction, medieval romance, poetry, fantasy, non-fiction and children’s literature. Relz Reviewz states in reference to Tamara Leigh’s ‘The Unveiling,“ her mellifluous tones, superb voicing of emotions in dialogue and varied and accurate accents of both male and female make her a pure joy to listen to,” while her narration of “A Lady in the Smoke,” was cited as, “masterly!”
         Classically trained at The Riverside Shakespeare Academy and The Royal Shakespeare Company, Sarah loves to get to the heart of words in order to release their power and finds great comfort in the beauty of stories to transform and speak to us.! Sarah loves the power of story telling to awaken our hearts.
            Says author Claudy Conn (Lady X), “Her acting is simply sublime.”
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Montana Wedding (The Blackwell Sisters #5)
By Cari Lynn Webb
Contemporary Romance  |  Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
December 1, 2020 by Harlequin Heartwarming

BOOK BLURB:
       Can a fake date... Become the real deal?
      Triplet Georgie Harrison will do anything to keep her family—including her newfound Blackwell relatives—from worrying about her. Which is exactly why she’s enlisted way-too-charming rodeo cowboy Zach Evans to be her fake boyfriend for her sister’s Montana ranch wedding. The problem is that Georgie’s not just tempted to fall for her own ruse…she’s also falling hard for the roguish cowboy she can never have.

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The Blackwell Sisters
Book 1: Montana Welcome by Melinda Curtis
Book 2: Montana Wishes by Amy Vastine
Book 3: Montana Dreams by Anna J. Stewart
Book 4: Montana Match by Carol Ross
Book 5: Montana Wedding by Cari Lynn Webb

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Montana Wedding - Cari Lynn Webb

     This is another great story set in Montana at the awesome Blackwell Ranch. I love the Blackwell family. Big E and Dorothy are great people. It is awesome to watch their interaction with Georgie and her sisters. I can relate to big families and enjoy watching how each member of this large family is always there for the rest of them. They are always willing to help out however they can.
      The characters are all well-developed and it is easy to feel their emotions.
       The story flows well and is easy to follow along.
      I highly recommend this story to all readers. It has great life lessons and has a great romance also.


I give this story a literary rating of 5/5


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About the Author

Cari Lynn Webb lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters and assorted four-legged family members. She's been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent's 70 year marriage and her parent's marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn't always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers. Visit her at her website.

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