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Book Review: A Tale of Two Centuries by Rachel Harris
Genre: Young Adult Publisher: Entangled Publishing Publication Date: 8/6/2013 Alessandra D’Angeli misses her long lost distant relative. When Cat traveled back through time a couple of centuries, she completely rocked Alessandra’s world. She taught her brand new things and gave her ideas that women of that era didn’t entertain. Now that Cat has returned to her own time, life’s pretty boring for Alessandra. Except for that engagement to that handsome man. But even that’s a little off. When Alessandra discovers that her intended is no longer hers – or intended – her life takes an even more dramatic turn towards anti-drama. In other words, boredom. But soon she gets a…
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Book Review: Stealing Adda by Tamara Leigh
Genre: Chicklit, Romance Publisher: NavPress Publication Date: May 2012 Adda Sinclaire is brilliant. At least that’s what her fans think. She’s a NY Times Bestselling author and she understands romance. Unfortunately her life doesn’t show that. Her husband left her for another woman – and worse than that, it was her chief rival in publishing! Nicknamed Stick Woman, Adda cannot stand the woman and will do just about anything to one up her whenever she can. When Adda develops a nasty case of writer’s block, she’s in danger of missing deadlines and needing to extend further than she ever has before. She just doesn’t know what to do! So when…
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Book Review, Fifteen Minutes by Karen Kingsbury
Fifteen Minutes by Karen Kingsbury Publisher: Howard Books Date October 29, 2013 Karen Kingsbury’s new book asks the question: What Would You Sacrifice For Fame? (Synopsis from Amazon.com) Zack Dylan made a promise to God and his college sweetheart as he left his family’s horse farm in Kentucky to compete on the popular reality television show Fifteen Minutes: If he makes it, the fame won’t change him. Overnight, Zack is the nation’s most popular contestant, a country singer with the looks and voice of a young Elvis. As his star rises, Zack is asked to compromise and quiet his beliefs, and also something more. Something Zack could never have imagined. Just…
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Review: Memory’s Door by James Rubart
Genre: Adventure, Suspense, Thrillers Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication Date: August 2013 Reviewed by Lori Twichell The Warriors Riding are on a mission. They battle the supernatural in ways that many would never imagine. From actually entering another person’s soul to heal their wounds (I know, right?!) to meeting demons and angels in their every day activities, these people truly are warriors of a new kind. So once you’ve learned how to take the battle from the natural into the supernatural, what could possibly come next? Even more than your brain can comprehend. Trust me. Let’s see where we left our friends at the end of Soul’s Gate. (SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN’T…
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Book Review: Anomaly by Krista McGee
Anomaly by Krista McGee Genre: Sci Fi, YA Publisher: Thomas Nelson Date July 9 2013 Thalli knows that she’s got less than 15 minutes less to live. In fact, she can see the bright red numbers on the clock ticking down the rest of her life. And thus starts the story of Thalli, a genetically manipulated young woman who is a brilliant musician living in and controlled by The State. An underground facility is her residence and every moment of her day is choreographed by the Scientists – elders who remember what is was like to live above ground, grow food, laugh, play and make your own life choices. Now…
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Book Review: Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not? by Travis Thrasher
Are you Gonna Kiss Me Or Not? by Travis Thrasher and Thompson Square Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Drama, Romance Publisher: Howard Books Publication Date: June 2013 When Daniel and Casey were assigned to work together for a school project, it was something neither of them was really jazzed about doing. But they discovered, after a little time working together, that they were a pretty decent team. Even so, it took a little while longer for them to realize that they could probably make a really good couple. When they finally got together, they dated through high school and some college before drifting apart to try and find their own…
