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Review: The Judgment Stone by Robert Liparulo
The Judgment Stone: An Immortal Files Novel by Robert Liparulo Genre: Science Fiction, religious Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication Date: May 14, 2013 Jagger Baird is a tough guy. He’s a former Army ranger and he’s worked in security for years. He’s not someone you should cross or take for granted. After discovering that there are immortals walking around from Bible days, Jagger was pretty sure he’d seen it all. Except that there’s something new and it’s so dangerous that it has Jagger completely stunned. And this time, he is determined to protect his family and keep them out of harm’s way. Except that he’s one of the only people on…
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Review: Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck
Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Romance, Drama Publisher: Zondervan Publication Date: May 7, 2013 Susanna Truitt has her life planned. She’ll marry Adam, the man she’s dated for twelve years, and they will live happily ever after. One day, when she thinks there’s a chance he might propose, he stuns her with a completely different revelation: He’s found the right ring, but not the right girl. Absolutely reeling with everything that Adam told her, (he’s found someone else, he thinks she was in love with an idea instead of him…there’s a lot for her to process) Susanna isn’t sure about where her next…
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Book Review: The Ryn by Serena Chase
The Ryn by Serena Chase Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: Amazon Digital Services Publication Date: March 23, 2013 An ancient prophecy. A queen murdered. A baby born. Can the child save them from the evil that has stalked the land? More importantly, how can they save her from that evil? The land of E’veria has been plagued by the Cobeld for longer than anyone can remember. Determined to destroy the entire kingdom, they will stop at nothing to put an end to everything they hate; even the murder of hundreds of innocents while looking for the young woman who will fulfill the prophecy. Raised by different sets…
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Book Review: Home Run by Travis Thrasher
Genre: Drama Publisher: David C. Cook Publication Date: March 1, 2013 Reviewed by Lori Twichell Baseball star Cory Brand has a perfect life. Or nearly perfect. As a star player in the big league, he seems to have everything someone could ask for in life. Fame. Talent. Wealth. What more could someone need? But behind the scenes, when the lights at the field are out and Cory’s on his own, his life is a far different story. Years spent running away from memories of an abusive and demanding father have left Cory as an alcoholic who battles heavy rage issues. Convinced he can keep going the way he has been…
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Book Review: Chronicles of Downton Abbey
Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Publication Date: November 13, 2012 The Great War has ended. Almost everyone made it home and the residents of Downtown are beginning to pick up the scattered pieces of life before the conflict. However, with war, many changes have come, and going back to the way it used to be is not nearly as simple as one might imagine. It comes as no surprise to many of you that I am a huge fan of Downtown Abbey. I loved the first book (check out my review here) so when I saw that there was another one scheduled to coincide with the new season, I wasted…
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Book Review: The Elite by Kiera Cass
Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Fantasy, Romance Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: March 8, 2013 America Singer is hanging in there. In a nationwide reality television program, she’s vying with girls from all over the country to win the hand of the most eligible bachelor in the world; Prince Maxon. When she was first chosen (in the first book, The Selection) she really didn’t care. With a boyfriend at home, she was completely content to stick around for a while, earn some benefits for her family and her region, and then go home. She couldn’t have cared less whether she even met Prince Maxon or not. But things have definitely…
