Here are more great thrillers I read the last few months: The Old Lion–a captivating peek into what President Theodore Roosevelt was really like Gold Mountain–how the railroad was built The African Samurai–the tortured path of an African slave to becoming the first non-Japanese samurai –a note about reviews: I only review books that inspire me. … Continue reading
Here is a collection of excellent books I’ve enjoyed this past few months: The Unwitting Journeys of the Witty Miss Livingstone: Journey Key–a time travel adventure through history The Lilac Notebook–difficult life choices for three women, but mostly about the progression of Alzheimers Once Upon a Griffin–a human unwittingly falls for a alien prince, about … Continue reading
I’m excited to host good efriend, D.L. Finn, blogger and author of gripping sometimes romantic fiction like A Voice in the Silence (click for my review). We’re here today to celebrate her latest publication, In the Tree’s Shadow, a collection of short stories “where dreams and nightmares coexist”. Blurb Nestled inside these pages, you’ll meet … Continue reading
Here are three non-fiction books that discuss nature through the eye of authors who live it (in alphabetic order): Heartbeat of the Wild–a nature explorer decided to walk across Africa, joined in part by a NatGeo journalist How to Read a Tree–Tristan Gooley shows it’s not that hard to do Walking with Gorillas–the real-life adventures … Continue reading
Return to Silverhills by Sandra Cox A trail boss with a fast gun. A damaged woman. A cattle drive fraught with danger. And a combustible attraction. My Review Sandra Cox’s Silverhills (2017) was one of the first books I read written by this talented author. Since then, I’ve devoured every one of her Western-genre books … Continue reading
Two more great books by authors I follow. One is an untraditional horror story, the other heart-wrenching coming-of-age: The Hay Bale–a quiet rural home with one hay bale on the back lawn. What’s that about? Letting Go–A coming-of-age novel about the pain of misconceptions and learning from them. –a note about my reviews: I only … Continue reading
In honor of Valentine’s Day’s focus on romance, here are two romances I loved–both from the same amazing author! A Man of Legend by Linda Broday Linda Broday’s A Man of Legend (Sourcebooks Cassablanca 2022), Book 3 in the Lonestar Legends series, is the ageless story of two families at war, their hate for each … Continue reading
I love Westerns. Thanks to some very talented writers, I have begun reading more modern-day Westerns, stories that include all of the down-to-earth, morality of old Westerns but set in the Today. Here are a few I’ve enjoyed: Saddled Hearts–can Sage’s ability to talk to the dead help Colt avoid the false murder charges? Secrets … Continue reading
For those of you who love dog stories, you’ll want to check these out The Life and Times of Le Bronco… — The care and love of a 165 pound rambunctious dog who looks like a bear and acts like a best friend Standing Dead–I won’t give away what this means, but this is another … Continue reading
Damyanti Biswas second atmospheric India-based thriller, The Blue Bar, is available January 1, 2023. I’m honored to have received an ARC copy for review. I loved her first book, You Beneath My Skin. This is even better. Amazon Blurb On the dark streets of Mumbai, the paths of a missing dancer, a serial killer, and … Continue reading
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