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Secrets of Karolina

Title: Secrets of Karolina
Author: Kasalaini Sauvou 
Publisher: Inks and Bindings, LLC
ISBN: 979-8886151602
Pages: 216
Genre: Romantic Action & Adventure / Mysteries
Reviewed by: Christina Avina

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One of the most universal truths people must face is the fact that everyone, truly everyone, has a secret they keep hidden from the world. Some are pretty minor, but some can

Michael Moose Helps Santa

Title:  Michael Moose Helps Santa
Author:  Dawn Harvey Kittle
Illustrator:  Kim Sawyer
Publisher:  URLink Print & Media
ISBN:  ​​978-1684866212
Pages:  24
Genre:  Illustrated Children’s Book / Christmas
Reviewed by:  Beth Adams

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In this lovely Christmas story, author Dawn Harvey Kittle brings readers to a cozy woodsy cabin room, where bunnies and their furry friends are listening to Grandmother bunny reciting a story about Santa, being in need of

A Siren’s Call

Title: A Siren’s Call
Author: Tim B Wolfe
Publisher: Author Reputation Press
ISBN:  13 ‏979-8885148061
Pages:  317
Genre:  Fiction
Reviewed by: Dan MacIntosh 

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Tim Wolfe’s novel, A Siren’s Call, is primarily about the power of love. Love can overcome nearly every obstacle. Furthermore, when

A Collection of Children’s Stories

Title: A Collection of Children’s Stories
Author: Angela Dellafiora Ford and Contributing Authors
Publisher: Book Savvy International
ISBN:  978-1-961204-44-7
Pages: 84
Genre: Children’s Book  
Reviewed By: Ashley Miller
  

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Our morals and values are the essence of what we are; what we are decides how our lives will be. To lead a fulfilling life, we must

Angel of the Storm

Title:  Angel of the Storm
Author:  Larry Higdon
Publisher:  URLink Print and Media
ISBN:  978-1684866076
Pages:  370
Genre:  Fiction
Reviewed by:  Aaron Washington

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Johnson finds himself in a perplexing situation. Confused and disoriented, he searches for familiar names in his wallet and comes across

To Then and Back Again

Title:  To Then and Back Again:  A Memoir Part One A Collection of Uh-Oh’s, No No’s and A Few OMG’S
Author:  Jerry Bryson McMillan
Publisher:  Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN:  979-8888530733
Pages:  194
Genre:  Memoir
Reviewed by:  Rahul Gaur

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Jerry Bryson McMillan’s To Then

Decay of Sorrow

Title: Decay of Sorrow
Author: Jacqueline Garcia
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 978-1664166196
Pages: 166
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Susan Brown

 

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Mystery and fear; Supernatural activity; Romance; A Villain; Emotional distress; Nightmares. And a damsel in distress. Put these elements all together and you have the essentials of a gothic novel. Author Jacqueline Garcia, with engaging writing, has woven these elements

Lala Surviving

Title: Lala Surviving
Author: Felipe Reynoso
Publisher: Fulton Books
ISBN: 979-8-88731-288-0
Pages: 193
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Reviewed by: Candace L. Barr

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Felipe Reynoso’s Lala Surviving follows Isabella “Lala” Velez as she tries to make it through a tumultuous period in her life. The protagonist is a driven, hardworking young woman, who seems to have her life all together. She has a work life one can only wish for, a great relationship with her parents, and a

Cranky Superpowers

Title: Cranky Superpowers: Life lessons Learned from the Common CrankaTsuris Chronicles
Author: Steven Joseph 
Publisher: Enigami Publishing
ISBN: 979-8987611760
Pages: 220
Genre: Parenting & Families / Humor/Self-Help  
Reviewed by: Christina Avina

 

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One of life’s biggest challenges is finding the right means of communication. Communication is an important tool

Christmas is Love

Title:  Christmas is Love
Subtitle:  #2 Of The Magical Forest Series
Author:  Dawn Harvey Kittle
Illustrator:  Kim Sawyer
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN: 978-1684865796
Pages:  18
Genre:  Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by:  Beth Adams

 

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In this charming Christmas-themed story by author Dawn Harvey Kittle, readers are brought into a forest during winter

Blind Journey

Title: Blind Journey: A Journalist’s Memoirs
Author: Jack Hawn
Publisher: Writers’ Branding
ISBN: 978-1639457021
Pages: 340
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Manik Chaturmutha

 

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Blind Journey, by author Jack Hawn, is a memoir which traces his unexpected rise in journalism, from a copyboy – to covering iconic events and celebrities during his remarkable 43-year career.

A Sailor’s Tale

Title: A Sailor’s Tale: Miss Judith 1902-1904 Miss Molly
Author: Edward G. Hlusko
Publisher: ‎ ‎‎Edward Hlusko
ISBN: ‎ 978-1959071983
Pages: 334
Genre: Biography
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.

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A Sailor’s Tale: Miss Judith 1902-1904 Miss Molly by author Edward G. Hlusko is the second edition of the ventures of a US Navy sailor who entered the Navy in 1882 as a teenager.  He wrote letters to his supposedly thirteen-year-old niece, Miss Judith. He had been to

Rules for Dating a Demon

Title: Rules for Dating a Demon: The Get
Author: Amanda Humes
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 978-1649612540
Pages: 92
Genre: Science Fiction / Romantic Fantasy
Reviewed by: Christina Avina  

 

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If there is one overpowering force in this universe that impacts all forms of life, it has to be that feeling

The Coming: Footpath to the End of the Age

Title: The Coming: Footpath to the End of the Age 
Author: David Heeren
Publisher: ‎ ‎‎URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1684862313
Pages: 268
Genre: Christian Fiction
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.  

 

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The Coming: Footpath to the End of the Age

The Price of Thorns

Title:  The Price of Thorns
Author:  Tim Susman
Publisher: Argyll Productions
ISBN:  978-1614505808
Pages: 508
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by:  Aaron Washington

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 The Price of Thorns by author Tim Susman is an intriguing novel which takes the readers on adventures and wild rides. This book is thrilling from the beginning,

Decay of Sorrow

Title: Decay of Sorrow
Author: Jacqueline Garcia
Publisher: AuthorsPress
ISBN: 978-1664166196
Pages: 158
Genre: Mystery & Suspense / Paranormal
Reviewed by: Gabriella Harrison 

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Decay of Sorrow by author Jacqueline Garcia narrates the trauma which comes with marrying the wrong person. Esme believes she has found the one for her and is blindly in love with him, so she rushes

God and Good Horses

Title: God and Good Horses 
Author: Sallie Jo Hawken
Publisher: ‎ ‎Christian Faith
ISBN: 979-8886169928
Pages: 430
Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction
Reviewed by: Ephantus M. 

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God and Good Horses by author Sallie Jo Hawken is a heart-wrenching and faith-filled Christian

Heartbreak Falls

Title: Heartbreak Falls
Author: Jennifer Westecott
Publisher: Brilliant Books Literary
ISBN: 9798889453277
Pages: 336 
Genre: Romance
Reviewed by: Barbara Miller 

 

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The captivating romance book Heartbreak Falls by author Jennifer Westecott, transports readers into the lives of Camille and Emily, the daughters of a wealthy toy factory owner, Robert Bradley. The novel’s title, “Heartbreak Falls,” hints

Rejecting Offense, Strife, and Unforgiveness

Title: Rejecting Offense, Strife, and Unforgiveness – Rediscovering the Use of the Tongue
Author: Samuel Kioko Kiema
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN:  979-8-88963-777-6
Pages: 176
Genre: Religion / Spirituality / Self-Help
Reviewed By: Manik Chaturmutha

 

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In author Samuel Kioko Kiema’s thought-provoking book, Rejecting Offense, Strife, and Unforgiveness, the author dives deep into the profound

A Shepherd to Fools

Title: A Shepherd to Fools
Author: Drew Mendelson
Publisher: ‎ Bookmarc Alliance
ISBN: 978-1664187825
Pages: 448
Genre: Literature and Fiction
Reviewed by:  Ephantus M.

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A Shepherd to Fools is the second of author Drew Mendelson’s trilogy of Vietnam War novels. In this read, a well-laid-out deceit comes into play, to ensure the withholding of truth regarding a legendary myth.

The Vietnam jungle where the Hatchet

A Bartender’s Holiday

Title: A Bartender’s Holiday
Author: Carole Love Forbes
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN:
Pages: 148
Genre: Adult Fiction / Adventure-Romance
Reviewed by: Michaela Gordon

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Macdonald Patrick O’Neely (AKA Mac) is a Vietnam veteran living the solo life in New York. After a stint in the corporate world, he gives it up to start his own bar. But his boring and lonely life as a bartending bachelor is about to be flipped upside-down. One night, Mac is

ABC Book of Buying and Selling Real Estate

Title: ABC Book of Buying and Selling Real Estate
Author: Thaddeus Faulknor
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 979-8-88963-965-7
Pages: 156
Genre: Non-fiction
Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni

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Written by real estate mogul Thaddeus Faulknor, The ABC Book of Buying and Selling Real Estate offers readers

The Pumpkin Blessing

Title:  The Pumpkin Blessing
Author:  Aleta Spencer
Publisher:  Covenant Books
ISBN: 978-1-68526-205-1
Pages:  46
Genre:  Christian / Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by:  Beth Adams

 

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With the Thanksgiving holiday coming upon us this time of year, The Pumpkin Blessing,

Outer Realm: Advent of Fire, Part One

Title: Outer Realm: Advent of Fire, Part One (Full Color Edition) 
Author: Abdul-Azeez Ayodele Azeez
Publisher: GoTo Publish
ASIN: B0C2X7MMB1
Pages: 588
Genre: Mystery / Action / Fiction / Fantasy 
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers  

 

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It is often said the grass is always greener on the other side of

1LifeObit

Title: 1LifeObit: My Wishes, My Words, My Life
Author:  Sarah-Luisa Gosling-Berté
Publisher: Page Turner Press and Media
ISBN: 9798889639800
Pages: 193
Genre: Autobiographical / Planning Workbook
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda

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Authored by Sarah-Luisa Gosling-Berté, 1LifeObit: My Wishes, My Words, My Life is a brilliant gift of peace of mind to your loved ones as it tackles a necessary stage in everyone’s lifetime by providing well-thought questionnaires that impel the readers to explore every aspect of their